Latest News: Jazz, Recording of the Week
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Recording of the Week,
Tomasz Stańko Quartet - September Night 19th July 2024This unreleased live recording from the late Polish trumpet master is a contemplative piece that captures the serene and reflective atmosphere of an autumn evening.
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Recording of the Week,
Louis Armstrong - Louis in London 11th July 2024This newly released archive of BBC recordings from 1968 is a remarkable showcase of Satchmo's enduring talent and charisma, offering a vibrant and nostalgic glimpse into the jazz legend's live performance prowess during his final years.
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Recording of the Week,
Norma Winstone & Kit Downes - Outpost of Dreams 4th July 2024The senior voice in British jazz joins forces with one of the country's most tasteful pianists for a profound dialogue of equals, delicately articulated and brimming with atmospheric nuance.
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Recording of the Week,
Julius Rodriguez - Evergreen 27th June 2024The versatile "jazz pop-hop" prodigy's new album reflects his desire to remain dynamic and adaptable, much like the verdant plant that inspired its name.
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Recording of the Week,
Vidya - Adi Shakti 21st June 2024The Swedish-Indian vocalist triumphs over grief with indispensable confidence, lending a reliable strength of character for her musical collaborators (Jon Fält, Magnus Bergström and Rob Luft) to take in and enjoy.
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Recording of the Week,
Jasper Høiby - 3Elements: Like Water 13th June 2024For the second chapter in a new trilogy of trio albums with changing personnel, the ex-Phronesis leader and bass player continues on a wild dance through nature and time.
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Recording of the Week,
Arooj Aftab - Night Reign 7th June 2024The bewitching new album from the Pakistani-American vocalist merges boundaries between traditional folk, jazz and other global sounds, resulting in an embalming and all-encompassing musical canvas.
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Recording of the Week,
Ron Miles - Old Main Chapel 31st May 2024This live recording made over a decade ago sees the cornet player, who sadly passed away during the pandemic, join forces with long-term collaborators Bill Frisell and Brian Blade for a nuanced performance of subtle delicacy and emotional gravitas.
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Recording of the Week,
Sean Khan - Presents The Modern Jazz & Folk Ensemble 24th May 2024In a fitting nod to his Celtic heritage and eclectic taste, the Broken Beat pioneer revisits some of the most famous British folk rock tracks of the '60s and '70s with a band that refreshingly combines rising young stars and legends who reflect the spirit of the times.
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Recording of the Week,
Arild Andersen / Daniel Sommer / Rob Luft - As Time Passes 17th May 2024An impromptu meeting between this trio of gifted musicians perfectly combines their international skillsets into an experience greater than the sum of its parts, in what marks the first chapter of an ongoing trilogy for the upcoming Danish drummer.
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Recording of the Week,
Gregory Groover Jr. - Lovabye 10th May 2024The new album from the tenor saxophonist, bandleader and educator (and his first on Criss Cross) consists of an emotive series of original compositions, supported by a stellar cast of ensemble players.
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Recording of the Week,
Jasmine Myra - Rising 2nd May 2024The Leeds-based musician's sophomore album is a convincing reminder of her skills as bandleader, composer and soloist. Expanding on a message of quiet strength and resilience, this unique talent is truly coming into her own.
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Recording of the Week,
Charlie Pyne Quartet - Nature is a Mother 26th April 2024This nurturing second album from the double bassist and vocalist is a beaming ray of sunshine, with uplifting songs that herald the coming of spring.
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Recording of the Week,
Ill Considered - Precipice 19th April 2024The London-based trio return to their stripped back roots, combining riotous free improvisation and deep grooves.
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Recording of the Week,
Alice Coltrane - The Carnegie Hall Concert 12th April 2024Only previously released in unofficial capacities, this definitive recording of a 1971 benefit concert features an all-star lineup of spiritual jazz heroes.
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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,
Michiel Stekelenburg - Catharsis 27th March 2024Guitarist / composer Michiel Stekelenburg takes us on a moving journey through his deepest inner emotions, looking for resolution and closure for himself, and offering up a compelling long player for us all to enjoy.
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Recording of the Week,
Trish Clowes & Ross Stanley - Journey To Where 22nd March 2024Recorded live at Wigmore Hall in 2021, this collaboration between saxophonist and pianist is a charmingly sophisticated affair containing as many pleasingly interwoven musical references as you care to mention.
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Recording of the Week,
FIRE! - Testament 1st March 2024The raucous Scandinavian trio go back to basics, tearing up the rulebook and starting all over again in the expressionistic fashion they know best!
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Recording of the Week,
Joel Ross - nublues 23rd February 2024On his exceptional fourth album for Blue Note, the vibraphonist explores the ins-and-outs of the blues with the help of a fresh mindset and an equally reflective band.