Latest News: Jazz
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New Release Round-up,
Jazz Vinyl Round-Up - 26th August 2021 26th August 2021The latest jazz vinyl available at Presto Music includes reissues from Wes Montgomery and Don Rendell, as well as the latest releases from Kenny Garrett and Lars Danielsson.
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Obituary,
Charlie Watts (1941-2021) 25th August 2021The drummer, known for his time with rock 'n' roll band The Rolling Stones, has passed away aged 80.
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Recording of the Week,
Another Side of John Coltrane 20th August 2021A new compilation from Craft Recordings focuses on John Coltrane's work as a sideman, featuring the master saxophonist on recordings by Sonny Rollins, Miles Davis, and more.
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New Release Round-up,
Jazz New Release Round-Up - 19th August 2021 19th August 2021This week’s pick of the latest jazz releases include jazz covers of David Bowie and a meeting of New York jazz vets Mike Clark and Michael Zilber.
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Jazzwise Choices,
Jazzwise Editor's Choices - September 2021 16th August 2021Jazzwise Editor's Choices for September include Kenny Garrett and Julian Siegel, as well as reissues from Roy Brooks and Ken Wheeler.
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Recording of the Week,
Slowly Rolling Camera, 'Where the Streets Lead' 10th August 2021Slowly Rolling Camera's second outing as an instrumental trio finds them delving further into cinematic territory, complete with an eight-piece string section and handful of excellent guest collaborators.
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New Release Round-up,
Jazz New Release Round-Up - 12th August 2021 10th August 2021The latest jazz releases include archival sessions from Lester Young, solo saxophone from JD Allen, and funky hip-hop-infused tunes from Brazilian instrumentalist Vasconcelos Sentimento.
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Favourites,
Reading Material - Biographies of Jazz Legends 9th August 2021Get stuck into a good book with these biographies of jazz legends, from Miles Davis’s casual recounting of his wild and varied life, to Nina Simone’s involvement in the civil rights movement, to Glenn Miller’s disappearance over the English Channel.
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Recording of the Week,
Journeys In Modern Jazz: Britain 6th August 2021This new compilation explores the rich back-catalogue of recordings from the British jazz explosion, including rare cuts by Kenny Wheeler, Neil Ardley, Mike Westbrook and more. Journeys In Modern Jazz proves to be an excellent primer to Britain's unique jazz sound.
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New Release Round-up,
Jazz New Release Round-Up - 5th August 2021 5th August 2021This week’s jazz releases include Manchester improvisational trio Revival Room, jazz-meets-pop octet OK Aurora, and pianist Benjamin Croft’s sophomore record Far and Distant Places.
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Recording of the Week,
Matt Ridley, 'The Antidote' 30th July 2021The UK bass player's third release sees him pooling influences from rock, folk, and classical music, balancing memorable melodies with fluid improvisation.
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New Release Round-up,
Jazz New Release Round-Up - 29th July 2021 29th July 2021We’ve reissues galore in our latest new release round-up, including Albert Ayler, The Fourth World Quartet and Bill Evans, as well as new album releases by Keith Brown Trio and saxophonist Alistair Martin.
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Interview,
Samara Joy on Sarah Vaughn and the thrill of live performance 27th July 2021We caught up with rising jazz vocal talent Samara Joy to discuss her new album, live performance and early influences.
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Jazzwise Choices,
Jazzwise Editor's Choices - August 2021 24th July 2021Jazzwise Editor's Choice selections available at Presto Jazz include young artists Matt Ridley and Michael Mayo, as well as the latest album by jazz fusion veteran John McLaughlin.
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Recording of the Week,
Kohsuke Mine - First 23rd July 2021A hidden gem of '70s Japanese jazz is reissued for the first time, courtesy of British record label Barely Breaking Even. Kohsuke Mine's debut studio recording proves to be a key piece of the J-jazz narrative, embracing the experimental new sounds of the time.
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New Release Round-up,
Jazz New Release Round-Up - 22nd July 2021 22nd July 2021The latest jazz releases include a historical compilation of British jazz from the '60s and '70s, bassist William Parker's new guitar trio and fusion hero John McLaughlin.
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Recording of the Week,
Amaro Freitas - Sankofa 16th July 2021The Brazilian pianist explores his cultural heritage with the exciting and creative Sankofa, conceptualised around African philosophy and Afro-Brazilian history.
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New Release Round-up,
Jazz New Release Round-Up - 15th July 2021 15th July 2021New jazz releases include a box set chronicling the music of late trombonist and bandleader Chirs Barber, Grateful Dead tributes from Blue Note saxophonist Dave McMurray, and a handful of new albums by budding young artists on Unit Records.
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Classic Recordings,
Sonny Clark - Cool Struttin' 12th July 2021One of the many products of an incredibly fruitful period for Sonny Clark, Cool Struttin' is one of the best works from the pianist whose life was sadly cut short.
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Recording of the Week,
Wollny / Parisien / Lefebvre / Lillinger - XXXX 9th July 2021Michael Wollny and friends inject some fun into electro-acoustic improv on XXXX, an enjoyably wild, yet coherent, record assembled from live recordings made at Berlin's A-Train club in 2019.