Latest News: Jazz
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Recording of the Week,
J.D. Allen, 'Americana Vol. 2' 9th September 2022The saxophonist and composer offers a record reflecting on roots, American history and blues music, joined by long-time bandmates Rudy Royston and Gregg August, as well as virtuoso guitarist Charlie Hunter.
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New Release Round-up,
Jazz New Release Round-Up - 8th September 2022 8th September 2022The latest jazz releases include duos by Enrico Rava & Fred Hersch, Joshua Redman's quartet returning for a second post-reunion album, and saxophonist J.D. Allen exploring the blues with guitarist Charlie Hunter.
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Presto Chart,
The Jazz Chart - August 2022 5th September 2022Our 25 best-selling titles across all formats for August, including new entries from Keith Jarrett, Kokoroko and Julian Lage.
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Recording of the Week,
Yellowjackets, 'Parallel Motion' 2nd September 2022After four decades of the band's existence and numerous line-up changes, American fusion group Yellowjackets prove they're still as solid as ever on Parallel Motion.
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New Release Round-up,
Jazz New Release Round-Up - 1st September 2022 1st September 2022The latest picks for our jazz release round-up include new recordings by the Julia Hülsmann Quartet and Dave Sear, as well as live reissues from Miles Davis and Michel Petrucciani.
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Obituary,
Joey DeFrancesco (1971-2022) 30th August 2022The American jazz composer and multi-instrumentalist, known mainly for his contributions in reviving the jazz organ in modern music, has died aged 51.
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Recording of the Week,
Masao Nakajima Quartet, 'Kemo-Sabe' 26th August 2022At a time when acoustic jazz ensembles were falling out of style, Masao Nakajima's 1979 debut album managed to push traditional sounds into new territories, and finally gets its due as a reissue from Barely Breaking Even.
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New Release Round-up,
Jazz New Release Round-Up - 25th August 2022 25th August 2022The latest jazz releases include a reissue of the classic World of Cecil Taylor from Candid, the latest album by fusion veterans Yellowjackets, and an Al Foster session at Smoke Jazz Club.
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Jazzwise Choices,
Jazzwise Editor's Choices - September 2022 23rd August 2022Jazzwise Editor's Choices from the September 2022 issue include the Avishai Cohen Trio's Shifting Sands, Julian Lage's View With a Room featuring Bill Frisell, and a bootleg compilation of early '80s Miles Davis.
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Recording of the Week,
DOMi & JD BECK- NOT TiGHT 19th August 2022From teenage YouTube sensations to pukka Blue Note artists in just a few years, DOMi & JD BECK's debut album NOT TiGHT is a riot of live breakbeats and dazzling keyboards, with some starry guest artists joining in the fun.
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New Release Round-up,
Jazz New Release & Reissues Round-Up - 18th August 2022 18th August 2022The latest jazz new releases, including Emma-Jean Thackray, Mike Westbrook and Tom Harrell.
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Recommended New Release,
Rahsaan Roland Kirk, 'Live at Ronnie Scott's 1963' 16th August 2022This rare live recording enjoys a loving reissue from Gearbox Records, featuring Roland Kirk playing with a trio of local British musicians; Stan Tracey, Malcolm Cecil and Ronnie Stephenson.
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Recording of the Week,
Clark Terry & Big B-A-D Band, 'Live in Holland 1979' 12th August 2022This archival recording by Clark Terry and his classic Big B-A-D Band showcases the trumpeter on top form with a selection of arrangements by Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Phil Woods and more.
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New Release Round-up,
Jazz New Release Round-Up - 11th August 2022 11th August 2022The latest jazz releases include duets by Barre Phillips and György Kurtág Jr, jazz vocalist Noriko Miyamoto reissued on Barely Breaking Even, and a new offering from Norwegian prog-rockers Motorpsycho.
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Interview,
The Bad Plus on the band's new chapter 10th August 2022We sat down with Reid Anderson, David King, Chris Speed and Ben Monder to chat about the latest incarnation of The Bad Plus, their new self-titled album, and plans for the band going forward.
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Artist Profile,
5 Essential Jaco Pastorius recordings 9th August 2022We recommend some of our favourite recordings by the enigmatic electric bassist, from his solo records to contributions in studio sessions.
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Recording of the Week,
Kokoroko, 'Could We Be More' 5th August 2022Following up their successful 2019 self-titled EP, the London octet draw on their love of Afrobeat and contemporary jazz sounds for their diverse debut full-length album.
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New Release Round-up,
Jazz New Release Round-Up - 4th August 2022 4th August 2022The latest jazz releases include a reissue of Dave Holland's seminal Conference of the Birds, London collective Kokoroko's Could We Be More, and Italian library music-inspired tunes from Lorenzo Morresi & Tenderlonious.
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Presto Chart,
The Jazz Chart - July 2022 1st August 2022Our 25 best-selling titles across all formats for July, including new entries from Jasmine Myra, Steve Baker and Gard Nilssen.
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Recording of the Week,
Blind Spot, 'Frontmirror' 29th July 2022The guitar-led jazz trio bring formless ambient and psychedelic blues rock sounds to their JazzSick Records debut, led by up-and-coming axeman Philipp Wisser.