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New Release Round-Up - 21st February 2025
21st Feb 2025by Maddy Allison
From swinging new releases from the likes of Tom Smith and Hazy Osterwald, to the fusion sounds of Andorra, this week has plenty to offer. Plus, Grammy nominees Chuck Owen and Richard Baratta release new albums that blend genre and give classic 60s rock a twist.
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New Release Round-Up - 14th February 2025
14th Feb 2025by Maddy Allison
There's lots to love this Valentine's Day with new releases from trumpeter Matthew Eick, saxophonist Jordan Vanhemert and experimental pianist Elliot Galvin. The ensemble Mama Terra pay tribute to Herbie Hancock and bassist John Patitucci crafts an intricate trio album in his debut with Edition Records.
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New Release Round-Up - 7th February 2025
7th Feb 2025by Maddy Allison
New releases this week include funk and soul grooves with Danish group Tabloid, genre cross-overs in Solidarity and BelleJazzClub, and an avant-garde sound in Honey From A Winter Stone. A softer sound in Martin Budde's Back Burner and a blend of jazz and Afro-Caribbean styles with Clélya Abraham.
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New Release Round-Up - 31st January 2025
31st Jan 2025by Maddy Allison
This week includes releases from the talented bassist Misha Mullov-Abbado, Loek van den Berg and his quintet, and the Mani Padme Trio. Violinist Pierre Blanchard turns his attention to on-screen favourites, and the Julia Hülsmann Quartet return with a guest trumpeter in tow.
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New Release Round-Up - 24th January 2025
24th Jan 2025by Maddy Allison
Matt Berry steps away from the screen to bring us his next album Heard Noises with Acid Jazz, saxophonist Jakob Dinesen encourages listeners to take things easy in Slow Flow, and a tribute from Nicole Zuraitis to female American songwriters in siren songs volume 1.
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New Release Round-Up - 17th January 2025
17th Jan 2025by Maddy Allison
Highlights this week include the sublime Fabienne Ambuehl presenting Thrive, the contemporary family trio in Madre Tierra, a diverse selection of styles in Oh People's Part Time Elegance, and Benjamin Lackner's return in his new quintet album Spindrift.
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New Release Round-Up - 10th January 2025
10th Jan 2025by Maddy Allison
The new year brings with it new releases; such as Carl Allen's Tippin', Brown Spirits' psychedelic Cosmic Seeds, Flygmaskin's creative Ianchelevici, Xhosa Cole's tribute to Thelonoious Monk with On a Modern Genius Vol. 1, and finally Malia's vocal One Grass Skirt to London.
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New Release Round-Up - 13th December 2024
13th Dec 2024by Matt Groom
This week features Tommy Whittle and Alan Barnes on the vibrant Straight Eight, Emily Remler’s poignant Cookin' at the Queens, Erik Palmberg’s introspective Faces, Nik Bärtsch’s grooving Spin with indie touches, and John-Paul Muir’s thoughtful Home Now.
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New Release Round-Up - 6th December 2024
6th Dec 2024by Matt Groom
Orchestre Incandescent blends jazz and Baroque, Rasmus Sørensen cements his voice in modern jazz, Freddie Roach’s Good Move gets a deluxe reissue, Bill Evans' 1970 Kongsberg concert surfaces, and Tony Williams' Emergency! returns to vinyl, retaining its explosive energy.
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Jazz Recordings of the Year - Winners 2024
5th Dec 2024by Matt Groom
The results are in! We are thrilled to reveal the recipients of our hotly-anticipated Jazz Recordings of the Year in addition to Label of the Year, Best Archive/Reissue and Newcomer in Jazz.
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New Release Round-Up - 29th November 2024
29th Nov 2024by Matt Groom
This week offers a diverse range of musical experiences, from experimental soundscapes to global fusions. Explore the acoustic side of Oz Noy, the minimalist trio of Danielsson, Parricelli and Pohjola, and the innovative compositions of Norman McLaren. Additionally, you can delve into the world of improvised music with Tippetts and Figes, and experience the energetic sounds of Or Bareket and Thomas Strønen.
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Vinyl Round-Up - 22nd November 2024
22nd Nov 2024by Matt Groom
With all the inclement weather and dark nights, now is the perfect time to show your turntable some love. In our vinyl round-up we explore reissues: Miles Davis in Paris, Diana Krall’s debut, McCoy Tyner and Joe Henderson Live at Slugs' Saloon, a trio of Blue Note releases, and a Nigerian highlife fusion compilation.
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Jazz Recordings of the Year - Finalists 2024
21st Nov 2024by Matt Groom
We are delighted to reveal the 25 finalists for our Jazz Recordings of the Year Awards, with the 5 winners being announced on Thursday 5th December.
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New Release Round-Up - 15th November 2024
14th Nov 2024by Matt Groom
This week’s releases feature Colin Vallon Trio’s organic grooves, Stephan Micus’s global soundscapes, Jon Batiste’s Beethoven with the blues, Emile Londonien’s genre-blending rhythms, and archival recordings from Oscar Peterson and Michel Petrucciani.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 8th November 2024
8th Nov 2024by Matt Groom
Jazz highlight this week include the pairing of Lionel Loueke and Dave Holland, a never-heard-before Keith Jarrett trio recording, standards from both Marilena Paradisi & Bob Nieske, and also Fred Hersch, and younger upstarts in the form of The Banger Factory and OTOOTO.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 1st November 2024
1st Nov 2024by Matt Groom
This week’s new releases include releases from tenor saxophonist JD Allen, drummer Brandon Sanders, classical leaning improvisation with Sarah Neufeld, Rebecca Foon and Richard Reed Parry, Philip Clemo, Stína Ágústsdóttir, and Dick Sisto and Andy LaVerne.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 25th October 2024
25th Oct 2024by Matt Groom
New releases from Paul Dunmall & Kevin Figes, BADBADNOTGOOD, Glen Manby, John Gibbon Trio, Faz Tempo, Stefan Schöler, Danilo Pérez, Bohuslän Big Band, and a rarity from Sphere.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 18th October 2024
18th Oct 2024by Matt Groom
This week's highlights include albums from Aaron Parks, Josephine Davies, Pentadox, Sidsel Endresen, Jan Bang, and Erik Honore, Guy Davis, and vinyl reissues for Sun Ra, Donald Byrd, and Art Blakey.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 11th October 2024
11th Oct 2024by Matt Groom
This week’s jazz releases include Immanuel Wilkins exploring themes of heritage, whilst Ashley Henry blends introspective lyrics and lush jazz melodies. Ilario Ferrari's offers a fusion of styles, Joe Sanders gives us genre-blending compositions, and there's a refreshing reunion between Oscar Peterson and Herb Ellis.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 4th October 2024
4th Oct 2024by Matt Groom
This week's highlights include Michael Mayo's versatile Fly, Dario Miranda's chamber jazz in La Dormiente, Ben Wendel's vibrant live album Understory, and David Preston's Purple/Black Volume 2.