Jazz Reviews

Shuteen Erdenebaatar & Nils Kugelmann – Under The Same Stars

12th Sep 2025by Maddy Allison

The duo craft their most explorative project yet in Under The Same Stars, where lyrical piano meets the unique sound of the contra-alto clarinet.

Harold López-Nussa - Nueva Timba

5th Sep 2025by Maddy Allison

The Havana-born pianist returns with the follow-up to his Blue Note debut, continuing his journey chronicling and reimagining the Latin music of Cuba.

Brad Mehldau - Ride into the Sun

29th Aug 2025by Maddy Allison

In his latest album, the jazz pianist explores the nuanced material of late singer-songwriter Elliott Smith.

Paul Cornish - You're Exaggerating!

22nd Aug 2025by Maddy Allison

A new resident on the Blue Note block joins the label’s roster with a contemporary trio album that blends the avant-garde and the lyrical.

Ivan Farmakovskiy - Epic Power

15th Aug 2025by Maddy Allison

Recorded over ten years ago, the Russian pianist’s sophomore album is finally released, featuring the talents of bassist Christian McBride and drummer Jack DeJohnette.

Frida Touray - Homebody

8th Aug 2025by Maddy Allison

The vocalist releases her latest EP with Edition Records, making it her first foray back into music-making after a period of recovery and rebuilding.

Freddie Hubbard & Woody Shaw - The Eternal Triangle

7th Aug 2025by Dan Spirrett

A high-octane Blue Note release showcases the masterful playing of trumpeters Freddie Hubbard and Woody Shaw, supported by a dynamic rhythm section.

Max Marsillo - Short Stories

1st Aug 2025by Maddy Allison

The Ohio drummer makes his La Reserve debut in Short Stories, a blend of influences across a range of original compositions written and arranged for his guitar quartet.

Fabia Mantwill Orchestra - In.Sight

25th Jul 2025by Maddy Allison

Taking inspiration from rich arrangements and cinematic scores, the Berlin bandleader teams up with Snarky Puppy's Michael League and Greek composer Magdalini Giannikou for her most ambitious orchestral jazz project to date.

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Emma Smith - Bitter Orange

18th Jul 2025by Maddy Allison

The UK singer delves deep into the traditional world of vocal jazz, collating together classic melodies in an intimate and cabaret-style trio setting.

Theon Cross - Affirmations: Live At The Blue Note New York

11th Jul 2025by Maddy Allison

The UK tuba player presents his latest album capturing performances from his debut at the Blue Note New York.

Fred Hersch - The Surrounding Green

4th Jul 2025by Maddy Allison

The American pianist releases his third ECM album and returns to a traditional trio setting, exploring original compositions alongside arrangements of twentieth-century jazz tunes.

Alex Sipiagin - Reverberations

27th Jun 2025by Dan Spirrett

Reverberations, the fourteenth album from renowned Russian-born jazz trumpeter Alex Sipiagin, highlights his ongoing growth as a bandleader and composer. The album weaves together Sipiagin’s original compositions with fresh interpretations of jazz standards, creating a dynamic and engaging release.

GoGo Penguin - Necessary Fictions

20th Jun 2025by Maddy Allison

In keeping with their signature genre-defying sound the pioneering jazz trio return with their latest album, leaning further into the use of modular synthesisers and making this their most collaborative project yet.

Ahmad Jamal At The Pershing: But Not For Me

18th Jun 2025by Dan Spirrett

Recorded at Chicago’s Pershing Lounge in 1958 with Israel Crosby and Vernel Fournier, the album features eight tracks selected from forty-three recorded that night and showcases Jamal’s minimalist style and dynamic trio interplay.

Brandee Younger - Gadabout Season

13th Jun 2025by Maddy Allison

The harpist continues to push boundaries and promote her instrument in the world of jazz, featuring Alice Coltrane's very own harp on her latest release.

Danny Grissett - Travelogue

6th Jun 2025by Maddy Allison

Inspired by the travelling experiences and reflections of a jazz artist out on the road, the American pianist is joined by drummer Bill Stewart and bassist Vicente Archer in his new trio album Travelogue.

Keith Jarrett - New Vienna

30th May 2025by Maddy Allison

The piano legend presents another unreleased concert recording from the ECM archives, as part of the celebrations for his eightieth birthday earlier this month.

Jimmy Smith - Back At The Chicken Shack

28th May 2025by Dan Spirrett

Back at the Chicken Shack is a landmark 1963 soul jazz album, showcasing the virtuosic Hammond organ talents of Jimmy Smith. Performing alongside Stanley Turrentine and Kenny Burrell, this album is full of bluesy grooves, soulful melodies, and impeccable quartet chemistry.

Snowpoet - Heartstrings

23rd May 2025by Maddy Allison

London-based duo Snowpoet present their new album Heartstrings, an immersive collection of compositions that artfully bridge the gap between acoustic and electric sounds.