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Jazzwise Editor Choices - May 2026
1st May 2026by Maddy Allison
May brings a fresh Jazzwise round-up, with the editors spotlighting their essential picks for the month…
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New Release Round-Up - 1st May 2026
1st May 2026by Maddy Allison
From Gustaf Ljunggren’s atmospheric minimalism and Lars Jansson and Erik Söderlind’s lyrical interplay, to Kazuki Yamanaka’s spiritual explorations, this week brings the best of new jazz releases.
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The Oscar Peterson Trio - At Baker's Keyboard Lounge
30th Apr 2026by Dan Spirrett
Celebrate International Jazz Day this year with the recently released album from the Oscar Peterson Trio, and the uncovered recordings from Baker's Keyboard Lounge!
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Elina Duni & Rob Luft - Reaching for the Moon
24th Apr 2026by Dan Spirrett
Vocalist Elina Duni and guitarist Rob Luft embark on a new duo project. Building on the quartet albums Lost Ships and A Time to Remember, they continue their cross-genre journey in a more intimate duo setting.
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New Release Round-Up - 24th April 2026
24th Apr 2026by Maddy Allison
Composer and conductor Miho Hazama returns with a bang in her big band album Frames, whilst pianist Joe Lyssarides keeps things lyrical and intimate in Late on Earth.
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Eddie Gripper on Americana
23rd Apr 2026by Maddy Allison
The pianist shares the incredible inspiration behind his latest album, and the influences of adventure, nature, and enduring friendship.
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Jazz FM Awards 2026: Winners
17th Apr 2026by Maddy Allison
Presenting the winners from this year's Jazz FM Awards, recognising the best of today's talent in jazz, soul and blues!
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Hedvig Mollestad Weejuns - Bitches Blues
17th Apr 2026by Maddy Allison
The guitarist, famously known for her ‘Jazz Sabbath’ sound, returns with her Weejuns trio, channelling a classic fusion sound alongside intricate and ambitious interplay.
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New Release Round-Up - 17th April 2026
17th Apr 2026by Maddy Allison
From an archived Oscar Peterson gem, to the Nordic sounds of Lis Wessberg and the Ethio-jazz sounds of Abate Berihun, this week’s releases are sure to have something for everyone.
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Lars Danielsson with Magnus Öström, Gregory Privat & John Parricelli, Lars Danielsson (cello, double bass, electric guitar, piano), Magnus Öström (drums, percussion), Gregory Privat (piano), John Parricelli (6-string acoustic guitar), Arve Henriksen (trumpet), Magnus Lindgren (flute, alto flute), Carolina Grinne (horn)
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Mike Westbrook (1936-2026)
15th Apr 2026
The pioneering British jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader whose genre-defying work reshaped the landscape of European jazz has died at the age of ninety.
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Judith Berkson - Thee They Thy
10th Apr 2026by Maddy Allison
Experimental, free and yet refined, the vocalist puts her own spin on the jazz trio and embraces the world of the avant-garde.
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Kevin Figes on Wallpaper Music III
10th Apr 2026by Maddy Allison
The multi-instrumentalist discusses the latest instalment in his Wallpaper Music series, and the creative process behind his compositions.
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New Release Round-Up - 10th April 2026
10th Apr 2026by Maddy Allison
Highlights this week include the bold, instinctive energy of Force of Nature by Swedish Grammis winner Sara Aldén and the genre-blurring soundworld of People in Orbit in Viewpoint.
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Stacey Kent - A Time For Love
3rd Apr 2026by Maddy Allison
The vocalist makes a sparkling return, her latest album filled with charm aplenty and infused with her signature warmth.
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New Release Round-Up - 3rd April 2026
3rd Apr 2026by Maddy Allison
American drummer Gregory Hutchinson celebrates the centenary of Miles Davis, trumpeter D!ma Loginov blends jazz with Kazakh folk music, and guitarist Biréli Lagrène reimagines a Weather Report classic.
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Alice Coltrane
1st Apr 2026by Dan Spirrett
A foray into the life and journey of Alice Coltrane’s devotion to music and spirituality, producing intense and transcendent albums including Journey in Satchidananda and Universal Consciousness.
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Jazzwise Editor Choices - April 2026
1st Apr 2026by Maddy Allison
Presenting all the latest picks from the Jazzwise editors for the month of April, including the one and only reissue of Miles Davis: The Complete Live at the Plugged Nickel 1965…
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Jasper Høiby - Conversations of Hope
27th Mar 2026by Maddy Allison
The bassist releases his third album alongside his 3Elements trio members Naíma Acuña on drums and Xavi Torres on piano.
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New Release Round-Up - 27th March 2026
27th Mar 2026by Maddy Allison
Highlights this week include the striking duet interplay of Miroslav Vitouš and Michel Portal on Mountain Call, alongside the expansive, high-impact ensemble writing of Simon Hanes’ GARGANTUA.
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Miroslav Vitouš (doublebass), Michel Portal (clarinet, bassclarinet), Jack DeJohnette (drum), Bob Mintzer (clarinet, bassclarinet), Esperanza Spalding (vocalist), Gary Campbell (sopranosaxophone, tenorsaxophone), Gérald Cleaver (drum), Czech National Symphony Orchestra
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Sarah L King on The Light Ahead
26th Mar 2026by Maddy Allison
The vocalist and composer discusses the optimistic feel of her latest album, as well as her nuanced approach to genre...