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J.D. Allen, 'Americana Vol. 2'
9th Sep 2022by Joshua Lee
The 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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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 8th September 2022
8th Sep 2022by Joshua Lee
The 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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The Jazz Chart - August 2022
5th Sep 2022by Joshua Lee
Our 25 best-selling titles across all formats for August, including new entries from Keith Jarrett, Kokoroko and Julian Lage.
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Yellowjackets, 'Parallel Motion'
2nd Sep 2022by Joshua Lee
After 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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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 1st September 2022
1st Sep 2022by Joshua Lee
The 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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Joey DeFrancesco (1971-2022)
30th Aug 2022by Joshua Lee
The 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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Masao Nakajima Quartet, 'Kemo-Sabe'
26th Aug 2022by Joshua Lee
At 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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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 25th August 2022
25th Aug 2022by Joshua Lee
The 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 Editor's Choices - September 2022
23rd Aug 2022by Joshua Lee
Jazzwise 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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DOMi & JD BECK- NOT TiGHT
19th Aug 2022by Matt Groom
From 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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Jazz New Release & Reissues Round-Up - 18th August 2022
18th Aug 2022by Joshua Lee
The latest jazz new releases, including Emma-Jean Thackray, Mike Westbrook and Tom Harrell.
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Rahsaan Roland Kirk, 'Live at Ronnie Scott's 1963'
16th Aug 2022by Joshua Lee
This 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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Clark Terry & Big B-A-D Band, 'Live in Holland 1979'
12th Aug 2022by Joshua Lee
This 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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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 11th August 2022
11th Aug 2022by Joshua Lee
The 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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The Bad Plus on the band's new chapter
10th Aug 2022by Joshua Lee
We 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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5 Essential Jaco Pastorius recordings
9th Aug 2022by Joshua Lee
We recommend some of our favourite recordings by the enigmatic electric bassist, from his solo records to contributions in studio sessions.
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Kokoroko, 'Could We Be More'
5th Aug 2022by Joshua Lee
Following 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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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 4th August 2022
4th Aug 2022by Joshua Lee
The 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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The Jazz Chart - July 2022
1st Aug 2022by Joshua Lee
Our 25 best-selling titles across all formats for July, including new entries from Jasmine Myra, Steve Baker and Gard Nilssen.
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Blind Spot, 'Frontmirror'
29th Jul 2022by Joshua Lee
The 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.