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New Release Round-Up - 29th August 2025

29th Aug 2025by Maddy Allison

A vibrant mix of jazz for this week’s new releases, featuring Christian McBride’s big band brilliance, Caity Gyorgy’s orchestral debut, and Nate Smith’s genre-blending grooves.

Following Footprints: The Wayne Shorter Guide

22nd Aug 2025by Dan Spirrett

Standing as one of the most influential musicians in jazz as an innovative saxophonist and composer, Wayne Shorter’s unique voice shaped modern jazz spanning six decades.

Paul Cornish - You're Exaggerating!

22nd Aug 2025by Maddy Allison

A new resident on the Blue Note block joins the label’s roster with a contemporary trio album that blends the avant-garde and the lyrical.

New Release Round-Up - 22nd August 2025

22nd Aug 2025by Maddy Allison

A jam packed selection of new releases this week, including the latest from international vocalist Laufey and Grammy-winning pianist Jon Batiste.

Celebrating 100 Years of Oscar Peterson

15th Aug 2025by Maddy Allison

On the special occasion of Oscar Peterson's 100th Birthday, we take a deep dive into the Grammy-winning pianist's life, music, and legacy.

Ivan Farmakovskiy - Epic Power

15th Aug 2025by Maddy Allison

Recorded over ten years ago, the Russian pianist’s sophomore album is finally released, featuring the talents of bassist Christian McBride and drummer Jack DeJohnette.

New Release Round-Up - 15th August 2025

15th Aug 2025by Maddy Allison

This week’s releases include gritty rhythm and blues in Go Get Gone, a bold international jazz trio in Epic Power and reflective minimalism in Eigengrau.

Frida Touray - Homebody

8th Aug 2025by Maddy Allison

The vocalist releases her latest EP with Edition Records, making it her first foray back into music-making after a period of recovery and rebuilding.

New Release Round-Up - 8th August 2025

8th Aug 2025by Maddy Allison

A heartfelt collection of jazz vocal numbers from Donna Byrne, a meeting of minds for all things blues in Devon Allman's latest project, and classic jazz meets the turntables in Verve Remixed.

Freddie Hubbard & Woody Shaw - The Eternal Triangle

7th Aug 2025by Dan Spirrett

A high-octane Blue Note release showcases the masterful playing of trumpeters Freddie Hubbard and Woody Shaw, supported by a dynamic rhythm section.

Max Marsillo - Short Stories

1st Aug 2025by Maddy Allison

The Ohio drummer makes his La Reserve debut in Short Stories, a blend of influences across a range of original compositions written and arranged for his guitar quartet.

New Release Round-Up - 1st August 2025

1st Aug 2025by Maddy Allison

This week jazz meets ‘folk nihilism’ in the Spafford Campbell duo, trumpeter Adam Hall brings a sense of rock and roll, and funky, soulful grooves are the emphasis for guitarist LEMEK.

New Orleans Jazz - Part Two

30th Jul 2025by Dan Spirrett

Continuing on from Part One, we take a closer look at the New Orleans Jazz style in a later context, where traditional roots meet the modern influences of more recent years.

Dame Cleo Laine (1927-2025)

25th Jul 2025

The pioneering British vocalist known for her four-octave range and widespread career across jazz, classical music, and theatre, has died at 97.

Fabia Mantwill Orchestra - In.Sight

25th Jul 2025by Maddy Allison

Taking inspiration from rich arrangements and cinematic scores, the Berlin bandleader teams up with Snarky Puppy's Michael League and Greek composer Magdalini Giannikou for her most ambitious orchestral jazz project to date.

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New Release Round-Up - 25th July 2025

25th Jul 2025by Maddy Allison

This week’s new releases include the 1985 live recordings by the late Louis Moholo-Moholo, Larry Stabbins and Keith Tippett, saxophonist Alexa Tarantino’s collaborations with Keita Ogawa and Cécile McLorin Salvant, and a blend of jazz, soul and funk from Danny Widdicombe and Trichotomy.

Joe Farnsworth on The Big Room

23rd Jul 2025by Maddy Allison

The US drummer joins us to discuss his latest album, as well as the lessons he's learned from his collaborations with the jazz greats across the years.

Polar Bear Vinyl Reissues

18th Jul 2025by Maddy Allison

Over twenty years since their debut, the experimental jazz ensemble release their first two albums on vinyl for the very first time - a strong reminder of their immense impact on the landscape of British jazz.

Emma Smith - Bitter Orange

18th Jul 2025by Maddy Allison

The UK singer delves deep into the traditional world of vocal jazz, collating together classic melodies in an intimate and cabaret-style trio setting.

New Release Round-Up - 18th July 2025

18th Jul 2025by Maddy Allison

From intimate vocals, to cross-cultural instrumentation and creative reimaginings, this week's new releases cover a whole range of styles and sounds.