Latest News: Jazz
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Recording of the Week,
Fergus McCreadie - Cairn 5th February 2021Young Scottish pianist, composer and bandleader Fergus McCreadie beats the sophomore slump with a celebration and exploration of his Scottish heritage. Inspired by both modern jazz music and Scottish folk tradition, Cairn is a continually engaging listen.
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New Release Round-up,
Jazz New Release Round-Up - 4th February 2021 4th February 2021Futuristic yet nostalgic piano playing from Mack Avenue records, standards for bebop electric guitar and free jazz-meets-big band are amongst our inclusions for this week's new release round-up.
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Classic Recordings,
Red Garland - Groovy 2nd February 2021Red Garland was amongst many fine bebop pianists to be overshadowed by titans like Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk, so it's time he got a bit of attention, as we revisit his 1957 classic Groovy.
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Recording of the Week,
Joe Lovano - Garden of Expression 29th January 2021Joe Lovano's second recording under the 'Trio Tapestry' project further hones the controlled, meditative sounds of the project, making for a highly evocative record.
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New Release Round-up,
Jazz New Release Round-Up - 28th January 2021 28th January 2021John Coltrane's A Love Supreme as imagined for an electric band, evocative classical-jazz crossover from Scotland's 'Best Instrumentalist', and intimate contemporary vocal jazz from Janne Mark are among our picks for this week's round-up.
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Classic Recordings,
Pat Metheny - Bright Size Life 25th January 2021Pat Metheny's debut studio recording featured a blending of ECM-style jazz, fusion and Americana sounds, proving the young guitarist was already a force to be reckoned with.
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Recording of the Week,
Wynton Marsalis & Jazz at Lincoln Centre Orchestra - The Democracy! Suite 22nd January 2021The Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and trumpeter finds inspiration in a tumultuous period for the United States, with a suite that spans many eras of jazz.
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New Release Round-up,
Jazz New Release Round-Up - 21st January 2021 21st January 2021Highlights this week include Will Glaser's Climbing in Circles, Arthur Hnatek Trio's Static, a mash-up of jazz and consort music, and Soweto-based Urab Village's Udondolo
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Classic Recordings,
Herbie Mann - Push Push 18th January 2021Herbie Mann's embracing of funk and rock music wasn't met with the kindest words, but the funk-jazz crossover is just as deserving of a classic status as Miles Davis' similar experiments in the 1970's.
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Recording of the Week,
Matchbox Bluesmaster Series - Volumes 1 & 2 15th January 2021Matchbox commences an important archival project with the Bluesmaster series, with Volumes 1 & 2 focussing on country and ragtime blues, and great harp players from the period 1926-1934.
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New Release Round-up,
Jazz New Release Round-Up - 14th January 2021 14th January 2021New vinyl from Keith Jarrett, a compilation of mid-2000s nu jazz from Brotherly, and an unearthed live recording from Dexter Gordon's time in Copenhagen.
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Classic Recordings,
Alice Coltrane - Ptah, the El Daoud 11th January 2021An early entry in Alice Coltrane's bandleading discography, Ptah, the El Daoud, sees the renowned harpist explore the spiritual sounds from her collaboration with her late husband. However, Alice remains a voice of her own.
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Recording of the Week,
3M&Co - Start On 8th January 2021The Italian jazz trio channel some early 70s fusion with a pinch of Jaco Pastorius into their modern, funky debut.
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New Release Round-up,
Jazz Vinyl Round-Up - 6th January 6th January 2021This week's latest additions to the Presto Jazz vinyl catalogue include nu-jazz versions of Sun Ra classics, a television score from Kamasi Washington, and a live set from veteran drummer Jeff Williams.
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Obituary,
2020 Jazz Goodbyes 4th January 2021A short tribute to remember some of the jazz musicians we lost in 2020.
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Obituary,
Eugene Wright (1923-2020) 4th January 2021The last surviving member of the classic Dave Brubeck Quartet lineup, bassist Eugene Wright, has passed away aged 97.
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Recording of the Week,
Barbara Thompson at the BBC 30th December 2020A staggering 14 CD collection of saxophonist Barbara Thompson's music, recorded by the BBC over a 21 year period. With a biography due in 2021 this is an ideal introduction to this multi-faceted artist's oeuvre.
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Interview,
Per Oddvar Johansen on finding inspiration in isolation 22nd December 2020We sat down with Presto Award-winner, drummer Per Oddvar Johansen, to discuss his latest album The Quiet Cormorant, as well as his compositional process and hopeful plans for next year.
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New Release Round-up,
Jazz Hi-Res Round-Up - 17th December 2020 17th December 2020Josh lends an ear to some recent hi-res new releases, including British saxophonist Chris Potter, Nels Cline's improv band, GoGo Penguin, and Rebekka Bakken’s Winter Nights.
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Awards,
Jazzwise Albums of the Year 2020 17th December 2020Jazzwise reveal their favourite new albums of 2020 with a selection reflecting just how exciting the current jazz scene is, with newer artists vying with the old guard.