This week’s new releases includes the much-anticipated album from Dee Dee Bridgewater and Bill Charlap in Elemental, a mystical musical exploration that brings together the finest musicians of jazz voice and piano, and Trees On Wheels by Tony Malaby, Jozef Dumoulin, and Samuel Ber leans heavily towards an experimental sound. Tom Lyne reconfirms his dedication to the double bass through his new album Well Mixed Blue alongside the talents of pianist Dave Milligan, an acoustic guitar and strings setup is the focus for Tom Brunt’s sextet in Today, and classical composers get a jazz twist through the work of Haggai Cohen-Milo in GRAVITATIONS.
Elemental
Dee Dee Bridgewater & Bill Charlap
Jazz tradition with a cosmic, mystical twist is the foundation for Elemental, the new album from highly acclaimed vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater and legendary pianist Bill Charlap. Both recognised as jazz musicians at the very top of their field, this collaboration brings the luscious phrasing and ambitious vocal improvisations that Bridgwater is known for alongside the versatile and creative piano work of Charlap. Together, they craft a sublime album built on palpable musical connection and authentic storytelling.
Available format: CD
Dee Dee Bridgewater & Bill Charlap
Dee Dee Bridgewater & Bill Charlap
Available format: Vinyl Record
Trees on Wheels
Tony Malaby, Jozef Dumoulin, Samuel Ber
Recorded across three distinct settings, Tony Malaby, Jozef Dumoulin, and Samuel Ber present a selection of composed and improvised music from the Jazzdor Festival in Strasbourg, a Paris studio, and an impromptu live performance at a private Paris venue. The recordings, edited together with a cinematic approach by Ber, reflect the trio’s dynamic, playful spirit. Trees On Wheels pushes traditional boundaries, putting the focus on a stream-of-consciousness listening experience.
Available formats: CD, Download & Streaming (up to 96 kHz, 24 bit)
Well Mixed Blue
Tom Lyne, Dave Milligan
The latest release from bassist, composer and sound designer Tom Lyne showcases his distinctive voice in an intimate duo setting with pianist Dave Milligan. Written during the pandemic, the album reflects Lyne’s renewed dedication to the double bass and draws inspiration from jazz duos like Sheila Jordan and Harvey S. The music moves between meditative originals, playful reinterpretations, and heartfelt tributes, threaded together through an essence of sonic exploration.
Available formats: CD, Download & Streaming (up to 48 kHz, 24 bit)
Today
Tom Brunt's Extended Acoustics
Led by Swiss guitarist and composer Tom Brunt, this acoustic sextet fuses the refinement of chamber music with the spontaneity of jazz and the experimental edge of contemporary improvisation. Featuring an unconventional lineup of three acoustic guitars, violin, viola, and double bass, the group crafts textually rich compositions where each piece blends tradition and innovation in Today.
Available format: Download & Streaming (up to 48 kHz, 24 bit)
GRAVITATIONS
Haggai Cohen-Milo
In a bold reimagining of classical works from Mahler, Verdi, and Debussy, composer Haggai Cohen-Milo creates entirely new compositions rooted in jazz, improvisation, and spoken word. Rather than arranging or adapting, he treats the classical canon as a gravitational force and developed this project as part of a three-part concert series. GRAVITATIONS is an album that explores the emotional heart of music of the past, and looks at ways to connect this with the here and now today.
Available format: Download & Streaming (up to 96 kHz, 24 bit)
