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Charles Lloyd - Figure In Blue
31st Oct 2025by Maddy Allison
At eighty-seven, the pioneering saxophonist reveals his latest album featuring new trio members Jason Moran on piano and Marvin Sewell on guitar.
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New Release Round-Up - 31st October 2025
31st Oct 2025by Maddy Allison
All treats and no tricks this Hallowe'en, with releases from Emma Rawicz, Jenna Nyman and Örjan Hultén.
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Jesse Harris on If You Believed In Me
28th Oct 2025by Maddy Allison
The composer discusses his latest album, his enduring passion for songwriting, and partnerships that have shaped a remarkable career in music.
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Jack DeJohnette (1942 - 2025)
27th Oct 2025
The groundbreaking American drummer and composer, celebrated for his contributions across an array of jazz genres, has died at 83.
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Miles Davis (trumpet), Don Alias (congas), Jumma Santos (shaker), Chick Corea (piano), Bennie Maupin (bass clarinet), Wayne Shorter (soprano saxophone), Dave Holland (bass), Larry Young (piano), Jack DeJohnette (drums), Joe Zawinul (piano), John McLaughlin (guitar), Lenny White (drums), Harvey Brooks (bass guitar), Jumma Santos (congas), Don Alias (drums), Dave Holland (bass guitar), Lenny White (percussion), Billy Cobham (drums), Airto Moreira (percussion)
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Fergus McCreadie - The Shieling
24th Oct 2025by Maddy Allison
The pianist and his ensemble deliver the latest lyrical blend of Scottish folk and jazz in a collection of original compositions, recorded in the depths of the Scottish Highlands.
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New Release Round-Up - 24th October 2025
24th Oct 2025by Maddy Allison
From free saxophone improvisations to undiscovered gems from pianist Horace Silver, this week has something for every jazz fan.
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Howl Quartet on Night Song
23rd Oct 2025by Maddy Allison
Ensemble members Harry Brunt, Dan Smith, Pete Komor and Matt Parkinson come together to discuss the origins of their group the Howl Quartet, as well as the creation and sound of their latest album Night Song.
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Francisco Correa on Songs from Beyond
17th Oct 2025by Maddy Allison
The guitarist explores the crossover between jazz standards and the sounds of classical guitar in his latest album that honours the legacy of John W Duarte.
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Laura Jurd - Rites & Revelations
17th Oct 2025by Maddy Allison
In a blend of folk, grunge and avant-garde, the trumpeter unveils her new album after returning to the jazz world for the first time since becoming a mother.
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New Release Round-Up - 17th October 2025
17th Oct 2025by Maddy Allison
This week’s releases span intimate duos, fresh debuts, and genre crossovers from the likes of The Getdown, Jason Palmer, and Viktoria Søndergaard.
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Petter Eldh - Projekt Drums Vol. 2
10th Oct 2025by Maddy Allison
Continuing his project that delves into hip-hop beats and jazz, the bassist’s second instalment reunites him with guest drummers for the latest jazz/hip-hop fusion album.
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New Release Round-Up - 10th October 2025
10th Oct 2025by Maddy Allison
This week’s releases include the latest from Charles Lloyd in a double disc celebrating the sounds of his recent birthday concert, and Hollie Cook brings tropical sounds in her latest album Shy Girl.
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Anmol Mohara on Across the Sea
9th Oct 2025by Maddy Allison
The percussionist shares the inspiration behind his debut, and how his homeland Nepal has shaped his musical sound.
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Dave Kikoski - Weekend at Smalls
3rd Oct 2025by Dan Spirrett
Acclaimed American pianist Dave Kikoski captures the essence of the New York Jazz scene with a live post-bop performance at Smalls Jazz Club.
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New Release Round-Up - 3rd October 2025
3rd Oct 2025by Maddy Allison
This week features Alfa Mist’s genre-blending Roulette, Matthew Shipp’s boundary-pushing solo piano album The Cosmic Piano, and the Polish all-female quartet O.N.E. with their dynamic fusion of modal jazz and free improvisation.
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Acid Jazz
1st Oct 2025by Dan Spirrett
This guide explores acid jazz’s origins in London’s club scene with its fusion of funk, soul, jazz, and hip-hop, highlighting how rare groove culture and key artists shaped the genre.
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Jamiroquai, Gary Barnacle (flute), Stuart Zender (bass), John Thirkell (trumpet), Gary Barnacle (saxophone), John Thirkell (fluegelhorn), Nick van Gelder (drums), Toby Smith (keyboards), Kofi (percussion), Simon Bartholomew (guitar), Glenn Nightingale (guitar), Maurizio Ravalio (percussion)
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Nate Smith on Live-Action
27th Sep 2025by Maddy Allison
The GRAMMY-nominated musician gives a glimpse into his latest album Live-Action.
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Nate Smith (drums, musician, keyboard), Josh Johnson (musician, saxophone), Sebastian White (designer), Marquis Hill (trumpet, musician), JSWISS (musician), Lalah Hathaway (chanting, musician, voice, vocal_arranger), Michael League (musician, bass), Lionel Loueke (musician, voice), säje (musician, voice), Amanda Taylor (vocal_arranger), Sara Gazarek (vocal_arranger), Erin Bentlage (vocal_arranger), Johnaye Kendrick (vocal_arranger), Kiefer, CARRTOONS, Ben Williams (bass, musician), Jeannette Jang (musician, violin), Anna Bishop (musician, violin), Kimberly Ryan (musician, viola), Peter Greydanus (musician, cello), Charlie Hunter (musician, guitar), DJ Harrison (keyboard), Jermaine Holmes (musician, voice), DJAY HARISSON (musician, rhodes)
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Wolfgang Muthspiel Trio - Tokyo
26th Sep 2025by Maddy Allison
The guitarist continues his tradition of alternating between acoustic and electric setups in his latest ECM trio album Tokyo.
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New Release Round-Up - 26th September 2025
26th Sep 2025by Maddy Allison
This week’s jazz highlights include Robert Plant’s roots-inspired Saving Grace, pianist Bill Laurance’s intimate solo Lumen and Donny McCaslin’s genre-blending Lullaby for the Lost.
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Craig Ogden on Tango at Tetbury, Dancing with Piazzolla and Latin Connections
25th Sep 2025by Matthew Ash
Ahead of opening the 2025 Tetbury Music Festival with the London Tango Quintet, and the release of a new Aquarelle Guitar Quartet album in October, Craig Ogden chatted with Matthew Ash about the breadth of his musical passions, the joys of chamber music and his choice of strings, giving insight into an instrument that is all too often unfairly viewed as sitting at the periphery of classical music.