Jazzwise Choices,
Jazzwise Editor's Choices - July 2023
New Releases
“This third album on ACT by the exceptionally talented, Vancouver-born vocalist, pianist, and songwriter Laila Biali, showcases a remarkable collection of classic tunes from the Great American Songbook [...] a must for all lovers of vocal jazz.”
Available Format: CD
“There are pleasant surprises along the way [...] as intimate and soulful as any of Cohen’s projects.”
Available Formats: CD, MP3, FLAC, Hi-Res FLAC
“You’d have difficulty getting to sleep after listening to this – quite simply, you’ll want to put the album on again. De Finti truly understands the concept of space and the power of silence.”
Available Formats: CD, MP3, FLAC, Hi-Res FLAC
“[...] His continuing desire to play is once again evident in this spirited release, the usual hard bop template modified to place Nelson’s vibes front and centre, the voicing with Burton, a Hayes sideman since 1998, pleasingly effective.”
Available Formats: CD, MP3, FLAC, Hi-Res FLAC
“One of the key musical adventurer-eclectics of the last three decades, Meshell Ndegeocello remains pleasingly difficult to second guess.”
Available Formats: CD, MP3, FLAC, Hi-Res FLAC
Archives & Reissues
“What’s especially striking about this music is its minimalism, which allows the rhythms and composer Cindi’s infectious melodies to breathe. For anyone with an interest in African jazz, these will be essential purchases.”
Available Format: Vinyl Record
“The tunes, all self-composed, are exceptionally strong and the playing - and interplay - superb.”
Available Formats: CD, MP3, FLAC, Hi-Res FLAC
“If you’re looking for the interaction between free jazz and fun, here it is”
Available Formats: CD, MP3, FLAC
Available Format: Vinyl Record
Barney Whittaker
