Latest News: Jazz, Barely Breaking Even (BBE) (label)
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Recording of the Week,
Alina Bzhezhinska & Tony Kofi - Altera Vita 5th April 2024An engrossing ambiance, beautiful pieces and spirited performances make for a recording augmented with a certain otherworldliness from these two close-knit musical partners.
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Recording of the Week,
Alina Bzhezhinska & HipHarpCollective, 'Reflections' 14th October 2022The London-based harpist's sophomore album expands her sonic palette and indulges her wide-ranging music taste alongside her new 'HipHarpCollective'.
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Recording of the Week,
Masao Nakajima Quartet, 'Kemo-Sabe' 26th August 2022At 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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Featured Label,
J Jazz and Beyond: Favourites from Barely Breaking Even (BBE) Music 24th July 2022We take a look at some of our favourite jazz releases from British independent label Barely Breaking Even, from their J Jazz Masterclass series to archival reissues and new music from current artists.
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Recording of the Week,
Koichi Matsukaze Trio, 'At the Room 427' 21st January 2022The latest in Barely Breaking Even's 'J Jazz Masterclass' series is an intimate trio set recorded in a university classroom, featuring some of the Japanese jazz scene's early free jazz experiments.
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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.