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Andrea Rinciari on Soho Sessions
The guitarist discusses the love for bop and swing that inspired his new album Soho Sessions, drawing inspiration from jazz greats such as Barry Harris and Bud Powell.
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Various Artists - Chet Baker Re:imagined
A selection of artists unite from around the world to celebrate the music of trumpeter and vocalist Chet Baker, seventy years after he released his famous album Chet Baker Sings.
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New Release Round-Up - 16th May 2025
Brand new releases this week include Chet Baker Re:imagined, bringing fresh voices to classic songs, while Béla Fleck’s BEATrio fuses global sounds with bold improvisation. Lucía is a fresh self-titled debut from the Mexican-born singer and both Andrea Rinciari and Eric Scott Reed offer a unique, modern spin on jazz tradition.
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Eric Scott Reed on Out Late
From his new album Out Late to chocolate cake recipes, the American pianist and composer joins me to discuss all things jazz.
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Eric Scott Reed
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Brandon Woody - For The Love Of It All
Baltimore trumpet player Brandon Woody delivers a striking debut album, with music designed to move, liberate and inspire connection. Through six original pieces, Woody transports listeners with the help of his band, Upendo.
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New Release Round-Up - 9th May 2025
Genre-defying artists is certainly the theme for this week’s set of new releases: from the ambient sounds of Glasgow DJ/producer Rebecca Vasmant to the eclectic music of The Action 4s and the Horst Hansen Trio. For more traditional sounds, the latest from jazz trio Brigitte Beraha, Alan Barnes and Barry Green captures all the intimacy and elegance.
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Happy 80th Birthday, Keith Jarrett!
To celebrate the 80th birthday of one of the most influential and pioneering musicians in jazz, we assemble this essential guide to the albums of the one and only Keith Jarrett.
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Scandinavian Ice and American Fire: A Tale of Two Belongings
The saxophonist's Blue Note debut honours the recording that introduced Keith Jarrett’s ‘European Quartet’ to the world in 1974. But how do the two stack up against each other today?
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Emmalisa Hallander - Out of Reach
Up-and-coming Swedish vocalist Emmalisa Hallander releases her second album Out of Reach, a collection of unique originals that hark back to the vocal jazz sounds of the mid-twentieth century.
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New Release Round-Up - 2nd May 2025
From jazz-rock to the new ECM supergroup, there are plenty of releases this week that are certain to capture your ear.
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Miles Davis All Stars - Walkin'
More than sixty years old, Walkin’ remains a landmark album in jazz history. Recorded in 1954, it features Miles Davis leading top musicians in both quintet and sextet formats and played a crucial role in shaping the hard bop genre that Davis helped to define.
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Shai Maestro on Solo: Miniatures & Tales
The jazz pianist discusses his first venture into solo piano work for his new project Solo: Miniatures & Tales, exploring the breadth of composition with both short improvisations and longer, previously developed compositions.
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Joe Lovano - Homage
Titan saxophonist Joe Lovano blends exploratory improvisation and lyrical depth with the Marcin Wasilewski Trio, featuring long-form originals that are expertly produced by ECM legend Manfred Eicher.
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Jazz FM Awards 2025: Winners
On Thursday evening, Jazz FM celebrated the best of jazz, soul and blues and honoured recipients by presenting them with their respective awards. Check out the winners now!
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New Release Round-Up - 25th April 2025
Powerful arrangements from pianist Janette Mason, new offerings from Norway musicians Daniel Herskedal and Bugge Wesseltoft, and a classic easy listening sound from Hollywood regular Jeff Goldblum all make for the exciting new releases this week.
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Presto Presents... Jazz at Presto Music
In this latest episode of Presto Presents, our Piano Specialist Duncan Fairweather joins Dave Olney (Acoustic Bass) and Myke Clifford (Sax/Flute/Vocals) for an evening of Jazz standards in our first live Jazz event!
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Janette Mason on ReWired
Pianist, composer and arranger Janette Mason has had an illustrious career. We discuss her latest project ReWired, take a closer look at her musical influences and achievements, and delve into her innate ability to arrange even the most familiar of tunes and turn them into something refreshing and new.
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Janette Mason
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Hakan Başar - Maiden Voyage
Recording his debut album at only fifteen years old, Hakan Başar is a jazz pianist that should be on everyone’s radar (if he isn’t already). Now at twenty, he presents his new album Maiden Voyage with Red Records, a fantastic collection of familiar tunes that have been adapted and reshaped for his piano trio.
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New Release Round-Up - 18th April 2025
Grammy winner Rhiannon Giddens explores fiddle and banjo traditions, guitarist Charlie Ballantine blends Americana roots with jazz, and vocalist Angela Verbrugge delivers soft yet stylistic nuance when undertaking familiar melodies.
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Paolo Fresu - Kind of MILES
Paolo Fresu crafts a theatrical concert surrounding the legacy of Miles Davis, featuring classic material and brand new originals composed by Fresu himself. Separated into acoustic and electric sets, the Italian trumpeter and his ensemble celebrate the spirit and musical genius of the Prince of Darkness, all whilst keeping it personal and innovative.
