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Jazz Reviews
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Judith Berkson - Thee They Thy
10th Apr 2026by Maddy Allison
Experimental, free and yet refined, the vocalist puts her own spin on the jazz trio and embraces the world of the avant-garde.
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Stacey Kent - A Time For Love
3rd Apr 2026by Maddy Allison
The vocalist makes a sparkling return, her latest album filled with charm aplenty and infused with her signature warmth.
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Jasper Høiby - Conversations of Hope
27th Mar 2026by Maddy Allison
The bassist releases his third album alongside his 3Elements trio members Naíma Acuña on drums and Xavi Torres on piano.
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Immanuel Wilkins Quartet: Live at the Village Vanguard Vol. 1
20th Mar 2026by Maddy Allison
The young saxophonist releases the first volume of three to come this year, with recordings taken from his live performances at New York’s Village Vanguard.
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Ben Wendel - BaRcoDe
13th Mar 2026by Dan Spirrett
Visionary saxophonist and composer Ben Wendel unveils BaRcoDe, a new electroacoustic project for saxophone and four mallet players. Developed through residencies at The Jazz Gallery, the album interlaces intricate composition, chamber textures and electronics into a cohesive and immersive sound world.
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Bill Frisell - In My Dreams
6th Mar 2026by Maddy Allison
Inspired by a pivotal dream that transformed how he understood music, the guitarist releases his latest album alongside his favourite musicians.
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Mammal Hands - Circadia
27th Feb 2026by Maddy Allison
The UK ensemble return for their latest album, featuring former Go-Go Penguin drummer, Rob Turner.
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Vital Spark (Music of Kenny Wheeler)
20th Feb 2026by Maddy Allison
Norma Winstone, Dave Holland, and Pete Churchill with the London Vocal Project join forces to honour the one and only Kenny Wheeler, performing a selection of his final compositions.
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Bram De Looze, Felix Henkelhausen, Eric McPherson - Vice Versa II - Rebounce
13th Feb 2026by Maddy Allison
The Belgian pianist presents the second instalment of his trio project, exploring a flexible approach to rhythm and the sonic world of the avant-garde.
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Jesper Thorn - Stille
6th Feb 2026by Maddy Allison
The double bassist presents his second album with April Records, a collection of originals that serve as a tranquil reprieve from the daily noise of the outside world.
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Julia Hülsmann Octet – While I Was Away
30th Jan 2026by Maddy Allison
ECM strikes again this January, this time hailing the return of the German pianist with her new octet.
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Julian Lage - Scenes From Above
23rd Jan 2026by Dan Spirrett
Scenes from Above demonstrates Julian Lage’s expansive range as a performer and writer, bringing a new quartet to the table, each with their own unique voice that excels on the bandleaders’ fifth Blue Note release.
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Craig Taborn – Dream Archives
16th Jan 2026by Maddy Allison
In ECM’s first release of 2026, the 2025 MacArthur Fellow and pianist delivers his trio debut, and explores the limitless possibilities of avant-garde jazz.
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Matt Garrity - Suits And Scotches
9th Jan 2026by Maddy Allison
The New York sideman finally steps into the spotlight as bandleader for the first time in his debut, exploring a variety of original compositions and fresh takes on classic standards.
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Jacob Collier - The Light For Days
2nd Jan 2026by Maddy Allison
The internationally-acclaimed multi-instrumentalist trades orchestras and more ambitious ensembles for a solo acoustic sound, musically returning to the place where his career began.
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Presto Music Jazz - The Ones That Got Away 2025
26th Dec 2025by Maddy Allison
The jazz team here at Presto Music round up the very best of the albums that (almost) got away during 2025, and finally put them in the spotlight.
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Ella Fitzgerald - Ella Wishes You A Swinging Christmas
19th Dec 2025by Maddy Allison
Widely considered a holiday classic since 1960, nothing beats this cosy and warm Christmas collection from the very finest voice there is in jazz.
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Adam Forkelid - Dreams
12th Dec 2025by Maddy Allison
A staple of the Scandinavian jazz scene, the pianist presents his latest album: a collection of solo piano improvisations and song sketches taken from his live performance at Krematoriet.
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Out Of/Into - Motion II
5th Dec 2025by Maddy Allison
Blue Note’s celebrated supergroup, created for their 85th anniversary, returns with their follow-up album featuring a collection of originals recorded during their anniversary tour.
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Michael Garrick - Late Autumn Sunshine
28th Nov 2025by Maddy Allison
A pioneer of British jazz during the 1960s and 1970s, pianist and MBE holder Michael Garrick shines in the previously unreleased BBC Radio 1 sessions from 1973 and 1978.