Latest News: Jazz
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New Release Round-up,
Jazz New Release Round-up - 30th June, 2023 30th June 2023This week's round-up includes new releases from Alex LoRe & Weirdear, Tyshawn Sorey, Tchicai/Skovbakke/Pasborg, Phi-Sonics and John Hadfield.
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Recording of the Week,
Uriel Herman - Different Eyes 30th June 2023Depicting a concoction of memories and personal experiences drawn from his own life so far, the Israeli pianist's latest album is a keenly sensitive affair that also features the talents of trumpeter Itamar Borochov.
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Interview,
Michael League on Bokanté's 'History' 28th June 2023The hardworking bandleader talks Bokanté's new album, cultural appropriation and authenticity in music-making.
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Recording of the Week,
Meshell Ndegeocello - The Omnichord Real Book 23rd June 2023For her debut outing on Blue Note, the acclaimed musician returns with the help of various special guests for an album entrenched in deep feeling and emotional resonance.
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New Release Round-up,
Jazz New Release Round-up - 23rd June 2023 23rd June 2023This week's round-up includes new releases from Dexter Gordon, Roscoe Mitchell, Klaus Koenig and Orrin Evans. There's also some experimental Norwegian folk from Nils Økland & Sigbjørn Apeland whilst Maia Wackernagel presents an album of solo keyboard music.
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Recommended New Release,
Charles Mingus - Changes: The Complete 1970s Atlantic Recordings 21st June 2023Celebrating the centenary of one of jazz’s most formidable personalities, this boxed set gathers all seven studio releases from the master’s overlooked final years as bandleader.
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Recording of the Week,
Elina Duni & Rob Luft - A Time To Remember 16th June 2023Reprising their established ECM-outfit, musical partners Elina Duni and Rob Luft return for a comforting blend of intimately-delivered poetry and Albanian folk song.
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New Release Round-up,
Jazz New Release Round-up - 16th June 2023 16th June 2023This week's round-up features new releases from Pat Metheny, Marquis Hill and Caesar Frazier. Plus, there's a debut recording from guitarist Steve Banks as well as vocalist Gabriela Garrubo.
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Artist Profile,
Rahsaan Roland Kirk's Bright(est) Moments 14th June 2023We explore the work of the iconoclastic multi-instrumentalist over the course of his intensely active career on the jazz scene.
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Recording of the Week,
Magnus Öström Group - A Room For Travellers 9th June 2023The former e.s.t.-drummer returns with a clear and passionate rendering of his frustration with mankind’s lack of respect for nature.
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New Release Round-up,
Jazz New Release Round-up - 9th June 2023 9th June 2023This week's roundup highlights releases from Jonny Greenwood & Dudu Tassa and Cecilie Strange. There's a reissue of Sphere and Wynton Marsalis' latest orchestral work receives its first release. Plus, the latest compilation from the eclectic DJ Luke Una.
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Obituary,
Astrud Gilberto (1940-2023) 8th June 2023The Brazillian chanteuse, synonymous with the bossa nova craze of the 1960s, has died aged 83.
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Jazzwise Choices,
Jazzwise Editor's Choices - June 2023 7th June 2023Jazzwise Editor's Choices from the June 2023 issue include new music from ARTEMIS, Donny McCaslin, Joe Lovano, Magnus Öström, Snazzback, David Preston, Peter Brötzmann, Native Dancer and Brandee Younger, as well as an archive reissue from the Stan Tracey Quartet.
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Jazz Genre Guides,
Latin Jazz - Part Two 7th June 2023In the second part of our Jazz Genre Guide, we explore the ecstatic rhythms of salsa before reflecting on the fusion stylings of Return To Forever and noting several contemporary performers who are crushing it on the current scene.
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Recording of the Week,
Joshua Jaswon - Polar Waters 2nd June 2023Having moved to Berlin and formed his own ensemble, UK-born composer and saxophonist Joshua Jaswon's Polar Waters is a compelling album that combines jazz, poetry and song to memorable effect.
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New Release Round-up,
New Release Round-up - 2nd June 2023 2nd June 2023This week's new releases include straight-ahead trio efforts from Kenny Barron and David Hazeltine, a stellar album from Peter Somuah and a full-length Sun Ra soundtrack. Plus, there's some groove-infused 70's funk and an atmospheric solo performance from Evan Parker.
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Recording of the Week,
Joy - Joy (1976) 26th May 2023Our featured recording this week is a reissue of the sole album from Joy, a post-bop outfit that exemplified the vibrant musical cross-pollination taking place during the mid-70s British jazz scene.
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New Release Round-up,
Jazz New Release Round-Up - 26th May 2023 26th May 2023This week's round-up highlights a straight-ahead release from Linley Hamilton plus a Scandinavian outfit's take on Milton Nascimento. Also featured are the guitar-piano duo Heinen & Kitchman, some rare funky Latin jazz, a piece of classical crossover and the new album from folk legend Shirley Collins.
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Jazz Genre Guides,
Latin Jazz - Part One 23rd May 2023Our latest Jazz Genre Guide explores some of the essential recordings made amongst the early years of Latin Jazz as musicians took influence from the rich cultures of Cuba and Brazil during the post-war period.
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New Release Round-up,
Jazz New Release Round-Up - 19th May 2023 19th May 2023This week sees a new spiritual jazz release from New Zealand and a live recording from tenor titan George Coleman. Two guitar-trio albums come from Nordic ECM-exponent Jacob Young plus the Berlin-based newcomer Gur Liraz. Also, Hermeto Pascoal's bombastious debut receives a reissue for the first time in over four decades!