Jazz Reviews
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Snowpoet - Heartstrings
23rd May 2025
London-based duo Snowpoet present their new album Heartstrings, an immersive collection of compositions that artfully bridge the gap between acoustic and electric sounds.
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Various Artists - Chet Baker Re:imagined
16th May 2025
A selection of artists unite from around the world to celebrate the music of trumpeter and vocalist Chet Baker, seventy years after he released his famous album Chet Baker Sings.
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Brandon Woody - For The Love Of It All
9th May 2025
Baltimore trumpet player Brandon Woody delivers a striking debut album, with music designed to move, liberate and inspire connection. Through six original pieces, Woody transports listeners with the help of his band, Upendo.
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Emmalisa Hallander - Out of Reach
2nd May 2025
Up-and-coming Swedish vocalist Emmalisa Hallander releases her second album Out of Reach, a collection of unique originals that hark back to the vocal jazz sounds of the mid-twentieth century.
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Miles Davis All Stars - Walkin'
30th Apr 2025
More than sixty years old, Walkin’ remains a landmark album in jazz history. Recorded in 1954, it features Miles Davis leading top musicians in both quintet and sextet formats and played a crucial role in shaping the hard bop genre that Davis helped to define.
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Joe Lovano - Homage
25th Apr 2025
Titan saxophonist Joe Lovano blends exploratory improvisation and lyrical depth with the Marcin Wasilewski Trio, featuring long-form originals that are expertly produced by ECM legend Manfred Eicher.
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Hakan Başar - Maiden Voyage
18th Apr 2025
Recording his debut album at only fifteen years old, Hakan Başar is a jazz pianist that should be on everyone’s radar (if he isn’t already). Now at twenty, he presents his new album Maiden Voyage with Red Records, a fantastic collection of familiar tunes that have been adapted and reshaped for his piano trio.
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Paolo Fresu - Kind of MILES
11th Apr 2025
Paolo Fresu crafts a theatrical concert surrounding the legacy of Miles Davis, featuring classic material and brand new originals composed by Fresu himself. Separated into acoustic and electric sets, the Italian trumpeter and his ensemble celebrate the spirit and musical genius of the Prince of Darkness, all whilst keeping it personal and innovative.
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Hiromi's Sonicwonder - Out There
4th Apr 2025
Hiromi's Sonicwonder return in their thrilling new album Out There. With fusion sounds that meet classical, funk, ska and more, Hiromi demonstrates her flair and virtuosic piano playing alongside a stellar ensemble.
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Anouar Brahem - After The Last Sky
28th Mar 2025
Anouar Brahem returns to ECM in After the Last Sky, titled after a Palestinian line of verse. Poignant and melancholic, Brahem’s new project is deeply reflective and draws on a variety of musical influences for compositions that are crafted for oud, cello, piano and bass
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Dave Holland Quintet - Extended Play (Live At Birdland)
27th Mar 2025
A stellar lineup of musicians recorded over the course of four days at New York's iconic Birdland jazz club, becoming one of Dave Holland’s essential recordings to have.
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Lost Threads - Daniel Sommer, Artturi Rönkä, Thommy Andersson
21st Mar 2025
The trio ensemble of Daniel Sommer (drums), Artturi Rönkä (piano) and Thommy Andersson (bass) come together to conclude Sommer’s musical trilogy in Lost Threads, embodying the spirit of Nordic improvisation. Prioritising ensemble interaction and spontaneity between one another, the ensemble delivers a collection of emotive and original compositions.
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Sun-Mi Hong - Fourth Page: Meaning of a Nest
14th Mar 2025
Amsterdam-based drummer, Sun-Mi Hong, delivers an eagerly anticipated follow up to her 2022 album Third Page: Resonance. Released by Edition Records, Meaning of a Nest explores the South Korean’s journey from her homeland to a new environment.
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Ella Fitzgerald - The Moment Of Truth: Ella At The Coliseum
13th Mar 2025
Ella does it again in the latest addition to her outstanding catalogue: The Moment Of Truth: Ella At The Coliseum. Performing alongside the Duke Ellington Orchestra, this previously undiscovered concert from 1967 emerges from the vaults of Verve founder Norman Granz and instantly becomes a classic.
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Folk Devils - AuB
7th Mar 2025
AuB's Folk Devils features dynamic twin tenors by Alex Hitchcock and Tom Barford, blending intricate melodies with powerful rhythms, creating a captivating contemporary jazz experience.
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Artemis - Arboresque
28th Feb 2025
The all-female jazz ensemble Artemis return with their new album Arboresque, an incredible collection of originals and arrangements that highlight the intricate ensemble interplay between some of the finest jazz stars of today.
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Roy Hargrove - Earfood
27th Feb 2025
Serving up a delicious blend of tradition and modernity, Earfood proves that hard bop can still be a feast for the ears in the 21st century.
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Yellowjackets - Fasten Up
21st Feb 2025
On their 28th album in a musical career spanning decades, Yellowjackets continue to make their presence known on the jazz fusion scene in Fasten Up. Famous for their consistent ability to chart new musical paths, their latest instalment is a reminder why they're a multi-Grammy award winning ensemble.
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Yuval Cohen Quartet - Winter Poems
14th Feb 2025
In his ECM debut, Yuval Cohen pushes traditional quartet boundaries in his new album Winter Poems. Leading from the front with his soprano saxophone, Cohen steers his chamber jazz ensemble through a collection of original pieces that hold improvisation and lyricism at their centre.
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Alexander's Swing-Time Orchestra ft. Florian Bramböck - Swinging Colossus
7th Feb 2025
Austrian jazz saxophonist Florian Bramböck joins forces with Alexander Kuttler’s Swing-Time Orchestra in their new big band album, the aptly named Swinging Colossus. In a mixture of studio and live recordings, both Bramböck and Gstrein (lead alto) contribute original charts that are made for swinging the night away.
