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Fabienne Ambuehl - Thrive
17th Jan 2025
Back with her second album, pianist and vocalist Fabienne Ambuehl dazzles with her fusion of jazz and folk on Thrive. With melodic and finely tuned arrangements, Ambuehl takes her love of poetry and contrasting surroundings to deliver a high quality album, supported by a dynamic ensemble.
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New Release Round-Up - 17th January 2025
17th Jan 2025
Highlights this week include the sublime Fabienne Ambuehl presenting Thrive, the contemporary family trio in Madre Tierra, a diverse selection of styles in Oh People's Part Time Elegance, and Benjamin Lackner's return in his new quintet album Spindrift.
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Martin Hummel (1955-2025)
15th Jan 2025
The warmly influential business executive, who founded Ubuntu Music in 2015, has died aged 69.
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Xhosa Cole - On a Modern Genius Vol.1
10th Jan 2025
Previous BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year winner and saxophonist, Xhosa Cole brings a fresh new take on the classic compositions of Thelonious Monk, including "Straight No Chaser", "'Round About Midnight", and "Misterioso". Featuring both tap dancer Liberty Styles and singer Heidi Vogel, Cole transforms well known classics into something new.
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New Release Round-Up - 10th January 2025
10th Jan 2025
The new year brings with it new releases; such as Carl Allen's Tippin', Brown Spirits' psychedelic Cosmic Seeds, Flygmaskin's creative Ianchelevici, Xhosa Cole's tribute to Thelonoious Monk with On a Modern Genius Vol. 1, and finally Malia's vocal One Grass Skirt to London.
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Arve Henriksen - Places of Worship
8th Jan 2025
Guest writer Spencer Grady waxes lyrical about Arve Henriksen's haunting Places of Worship. Prepare yourself for a near-mystical experience...
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Arve Henriksen
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The Jazz Composer's Orchestra
23rd Dec 2024
A sprawling opus of sixties avant-garde jazz, The Jazz Composer's Orchestra is Michael Mantler’s bold vision of orchestral chaos and free improvisation. Featuring legends like Pharoah Sanders and Cecil Taylor, it’s a dark, brooding masterpiece that challenges conventions, rewarding those ready to embrace its dense, anarchic beauty.
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Oz Noy - Fun One
20th Dec 2024
Fun One combines guitarist Oz Noy’s signature fusion style with traditional jazz, marking his debut on the prestigious Criss Cross Jazz label.
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Alexi Tuomarila - Departing the Wasteland
13th Dec 2024
Departing the Wasteland celebrates 20 years of Alexi Tuomarila's core trio, while marking a fresh creative direction in contemporary jazz composition. New faces join him on this latest release, adding richness and texture through electronics and synthesized tones.
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New Release Round-Up - 13th December 2024
13th Dec 2024
This week features Tommy Whittle and Alan Barnes on the vibrant Straight Eight, Emily Remler’s poignant Cookin' at the Queens, Erik Palmberg’s introspective Faces, Nik Bärtsch’s grooving Spin with indie touches, and John-Paul Muir’s thoughtful Home Now.
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Cannonball Adderley Quintet in Chicago
11th Dec 2024
Capturing two saxophone giants, Cannonball Adderley and John Coltrane, in a pivotal 1959 hard bop recording session that preceded by only a matter of months, some of the genre's most influential recordings.
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Out Of/Into - Motion I
6th Dec 2024
Out Of/Into's debut album Motion I showcases the collective's progressive sound, featuring original compositions by its members; the album embodies the Blue Note ethos, celebrating the label's 85th anniversary.
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New Release Round-Up - 6th December 2024
6th Dec 2024
Orchestre Incandescent blends jazz and Baroque, Rasmus Sørensen cements his voice in modern jazz, Freddie Roach’s Good Move gets a deluxe reissue, Bill Evans' 1970 Kongsberg concert surfaces, and Tony Williams' Emergency! returns to vinyl, retaining its explosive energy.
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Sylvaine Hélary (flute, voice), Jim Hart (instrumentalist, drums), Lynn Cassiers (instrumentalist, voice, electronics), Antonin Rayon (instrumentalist, keyboard), Christiane Bopp (instrumentalist, trombone), Elodie Pasquier (instrumentalist, clarinet), Maëlle Desbrosses (instrumentalist, viola), Guillaume Magne (instrumentalist, guitar), Chloé Lucas (instrumentalist, violone), Alexis Persigan (instrumentalist, trombone), l'Orchestre Incandescent
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Jazz Recordings of the Year - Winners 2024
5th Dec 2024
The results are in! We are thrilled to reveal the recipients of our hotly-anticipated Jazz Recordings of the Year in addition to Label of the Year, Best Archive/Reissue and Newcomer in Jazz.
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Brad Mehldau, Mark Turner & Peter Bernstein - Solid Jackson
29th Nov 2024
The powerhouse New York-based frontline of Brad Mehldau, Mark Turner and Peter Bernstein reunites with bassist Larry Grenadier for the first time in 30 years, breaking bread and recovering old ground while paving the way for fresh explorations.
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New Release Round-Up - 29th November 2024
29th Nov 2024
This week offers a diverse range of musical experiences, from experimental soundscapes to global fusions. Explore the acoustic side of Oz Noy, the minimalist trio of Danielsson, Parricelli and Pohjola, and the innovative compositions of Norman McLaren. Additionally, you can delve into the world of improvised music with Tippetts and Figes, and experience the energetic sounds of Or Bareket and Thomas Strønen.
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Give Back Friday 2024
28th Nov 2024
For four days we will be donating 5% of all the revenue we receive to three incredible charities that align with our passion for music and its power to transform lives: Making Music, London Youth Choirs and Orchestra of the Swan.
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Wynton Marsalis - A Jazz Ambassador
27th Nov 2024
Wynton Marsalis is a celebrated trumpeter and composer, renowned for his contributions to jazz and classical music, blending tradition with innovation.
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Charlie Parker - Bird in Kansas City
22nd Nov 2024
Consisting of several rare, unheard performances, the early Bird doesn’t only catch the worm on this archive release, but flaunts it. This is Bird captured in his key years, 1941–1951, these primordial recordings serving as a timely reminder that there really is nothing new under the sun.
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Charlie Parker (altosaxophone), Efferge Ware (guitar), Edward “Little Phil” Phillips (drumkit), Jay McShann (piano, orchestramember), Orville Minor (trumpet), Bernard Anderson (trombone), Harold Bruce (trombone), Joe Baird (trombone), Joe Coleman (vocalist), Harry Ferguson (tenorsaxophone), Bob Mabane (tenorsaxophone), Gene Ramey (bass), Gus Johnson (drumkit), John Jackson (altosaxophone)
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Vinyl Round-Up - 22nd November 2024
22nd Nov 2024
With all the inclement weather and dark nights, now is the perfect time to show your turntable some love. In our vinyl round-up we explore reissues: Miles Davis in Paris, Diana Krall’s debut, McCoy Tyner and Joe Henderson Live at Slugs' Saloon, a trio of Blue Note releases, and a Nigerian highlife fusion compilation.
