Latest News: Jazz
-
Artist Profile,
Abdullah Ibrahim - For A Few Dollars More... 7th February 2024
In light of his latest release which, amongst other things, highlights a rapturous performance at EFG London Jazz Festival last year, we take a deep dive into the life and career of the Cape Town crusader.
-
Awards,
Jazz at the Grammys - Winners & Nominees 2024 5th February 2024
The results are in! Discover the recipients from this year's ceremony including Best Jazz Performance, Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album, Best Alternative Jazz Album, Best Contemporary Instrumental Album and Best Global Album.
-
New Release Round-up,
Jazz New Release Round-Up - 2nd February 2024 2nd February 2024
From easy-going smoothness to the raucously avant-garde, our latest-round up contains a different mood for each week of the year so far... featuring sublime Danish vocals, a loose Austrian drummer, an introspective Swede and a fiery American sax player.
-
Recording of the Week,
Fabiano do Nascimento & Sam Gendel - The Room 2nd February 2024
This intimate meeting of two musical minds results in a congruously flowing dialogue between their different languages, cultures and philosophies.
-
Interview,
Ron Carter shares his 'Foursight' and more! 30th January 2024
We sit down with the prolific bassist to find out what makes him tick, the differences in attitude he brings to the stage when compared with the studio as well as his honest reflections on achieving greatness.
-
Recording of the Week,
Keyon Harrold - Foreverland 26th January 2024
This uplifting album from the widely-acclaimed 'mugician' plants the latest flag in the ground at the intersection of jazz, hip-hop and R&B with the help of a stellar supporting cast.
-
New Release Round-up,
Jazz New Release Round-Up - 26th January 2024 26th January 2024
A dazzling mixture of refreshing music from upcoming new champions such as John Nilsson to growing favourites including saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock and pianist Espen Berg — all of which straddle the conventional and the unorthodox with a daring sense of reform.
-
Artist Profile,
Rufus Harley, The Pied Piper of Jazz 24th January 2024
Take a look at the unique performer who, for a while, brought bagpipes into the mainstream and was called on by several leading musicians of his day.
-
Recording of the Week,
Tony Kofi Quartet - Plays Monk 19th January 2024
A new release on the twentieth anniversary of Kofi's original recording makes for a perfect introduction to the unpredictable jazz genius. Misterioso!
-
New Release Round-up,
Jazz New Release Round-Up - 19th January 2024 19th January 2024
This week's Round-Up highlights some forward-thinking jazz from Anna Webber, Shake Stew's global grooves, straight-ahead energy from David Janeway and the Mads Vinding Trio, plus the feathery compositions of Claire Cross & Harry Cook.
-
Tangents,
Music for a Japanese Listening Bar 17th January 2024
Find out more about the history of Japanese 'kissa', the unique listening experience that sparked a cultural revolution for the country and its lovers of jazz.
-
Recording of the Week,
Henri Texier - An Indian's Life 12th January 2024
The outstanding French double bassist delivers an atmospheric set prompted by his lifelong appreciation of Native American culture as well as the friends and inspirations he's lost along the way.
-
New Release Round-up,
Jazz New Release Round-Up - 12th January 2024 12th January 2024
Our latest New Release Round-Up contains atmospheric new recordings from Sylvie Courvoisier, Henrique Gomide's solo piano debut, the engaging Myele Manzanza trio, a live recording by some of ECM's finest plus the final album from Tony Oxley.
-
Artist Profile,
Don't Git Weary... Max Roach at 100 10th January 2024
Marking the centerary of this drummer par excellence, we explore the life of one of the figureheads of bebop and his tireless fight as a civil rights activist.
-
Jazz Genre Guides,
Arabic Jazz 9th January 2024
Our latest genre guide covers the many artists to have been influenced by Middle Eastern sounds as well as the international musicians who proudly wear their heritage on their sleeves.
-
Recording of the Week,
Geri Allen & Kurt Rosenwinkel - A Lovesome Thing 5th January 2024
A live recording of the sole performance from this stellar pairing is both tender and poignant, and is almost certainly destined to become a future classic.
-
New Release Round-up,
Jazz New Release Round-Up - 5th January 2024 5th January 2024
Our first Round-Up of the year contains solo piano music by Nitai Hershkovits and Fergus McCreadie, Jasper Høiby's locked-in new trio, bluegrass from the charming Invoke quartet as well as one of the legendary Hank Jones' final appearances alongside Steve Davis.
-
Artist Anthologies,
60 Years of Airto Moreira & Flora Purim 4th January 2024
With a new boxset celebrating their threescore years in the business, explore the lives and careers of the coregent figures of Brazilian Jazz along with some of their greatest works and collaborations.
-
Awards,
The Guardian Best Jazz Albums of 2023 27th December 2023
John Fordham, The Guardian's chief jazz critic, reveals his top picks of the year.
-
Obituary,
Jazz Farewells 2023 26th December 2023
As the year draws to an end, we reflect on the numerous greats who won't be here to ring in the new. Our video pays tribute to the brightest sparks to have faded over the past twelve months, from Wayne Shorter to Astrud Gilberto and Carla Bley.
