Latest News: Jazz
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Recording of the Week,
Bab L' Bluz - Nayda! 23rd July 2020One of the most thrilling releases to pass across our desks in recent months, in any genre, Bab L' Bluz's Nayda! is the sound of Morocco's youth reclaiming their heritage, powered by a love of the blues.
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New Release Round-up,
Jazz Vinyl Round-Up - Whirlwind Recordings 17th July 2020This week, we go through some of the latest vinyl releases from diverse London-based label Whirlwind Recordings.
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Recording of the Week,
TRIO IVOIRE XX - Enchanted Forest 16th July 2020Trio Ivoire's twentieth anniversary record is a celebration of their well-honed fusion of West African music and European jazz, with new guest collaborators and intriguing arrangements to boot.
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New Release Round-up,
Jazz New Release Round-Up 10th July 2020 10th July 2020This week's round-up includes new recordings by the Marcin Wasilewski Trio, bluegrass fusion from Yo-Yo Ma & friends, and a collection of solo pieces by Nordic tubist Daniel Herskedal, among others.
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Classic Recordings,
Herbie Hancock - Maiden Voyage 9th July 2020Herbie Hancock's nautical concept album remains some of the eminent pianist and composer's most enduring work from his early period, a culmination of his time spent with Miles Davis and honing his sound on the prestigious Blue Note label.
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Recording of the Week,
Sunwatchers - Oh Yeah? 6th July 2020On their fourth album New York’s Sunwatchers deliver an exhilarating blend of jazz and psychedelia, infused with the rough-and-ready spirit of a hootenanny, through a deceptively tight set of paeans to freedom.
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Classic Recordings,
Sarah Vaughan with Clifford Brown 29th June 2020Josh appreciates the brilliant chemistry between vocalist Sarah Vaughan and trumpeter Clifford Brown on the singer’s eponymous record.
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New Release Round-up,
Jazz New Release Round-Up 26th June 2020 26th June 2020This week’s round-up includes reissues of Marion Brown and New York Contemporary Five, sunny West-Coast vibes from the Gianmarco Scaglia & Paul Wertico Quartet, and a self-titled album from Norwegian singer Silje Nergaard.
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Recording of the Week,
Connie Han - Iron Starlet 24th June 2020Steinway artist Connie Han's sophomore album, Iron Starlet, sees her confidently harkening back to the heyday of bebop piano.
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New Release Round-up,
Jazz New Release Round-up - 19th June 2020 19th June 2020This week’s round-up includes a reissue of a long-lost classic, some silky smooth jazz-rock and a dash of Pakistani classical music.
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Classic Recordings,
The Amazing Bud Powell Volumes 1 & 2 19th June 2020Matt revisits timeless recordings from the genius who defined bebop piano, Bud Powell.
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Obituary,
Keith Tippett (1947-2020) 19th June 2020The jazz pianist and composer, considered Britain's finest solo improvisers, has died aged 72.
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New Release Round-up,
Jazz New Release Round-Up - 12th June 2020 12th June 2020A round-up of some of the most recent releases that have caught our ears, with a strong 6-string flavour from the likes of John Scofield, Allan Holdswoth and Michael Olatuja.
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Recording of the Week,
GoGo Penguin 12th June 2020Josh enjoys GoGo Penguin's latest, eponymous album, marvelling at how the small details make for such a rewarding listening experience.
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Jazz Genre Guides,
Free Jazz 4th June 2020The first instalment in a new series exploring the many genres within jazz finds Matt jumping straight in at the deep end and recommending some of the most enduring recordings loosely grouped under the heading of 'free jazz'. May the skronk be with you!
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Recording of the Week,
The Piccolo: Tender Plays Tubby 3rd June 2020Josh enjoys the latest offering from prolific London multi-instrumentalist Ed ‘Tenderlonious’ Cawthorne, this time a tribute to English saxophonist Tubby Hayes.
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New Release Round-up,
Jazz New Release Round-Up - 29th May 2020 29th May 2020Josh recommends some of the latest jazz new releases, including a couple of bassists, some jazz harmonica, a bit of free-form improv and electronica experimentation.
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Classic Recordings,
Miles Davis - In a Silent Way 29th May 2020Josh revisits Miles Davis's pivotal recording In a Silent Way, quieter little brother to the following year's Bitches Brew.
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Recording of the Week,
Stefanie Kunckler Ymonos - Amateur 13th May 2020Josh enjoys the heady mix of accordion, piano, and bass clarinet on Stefanie Kunkler Ymonos's Amateur, composer and double bassist Kunklers's eminently listenable second album for Unit Records.
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Classic Recordings,
Herbie Nichols 7th May 2020Between 1955 and 1957 pianist and composer Herbie Nichols recorded four classic albums before passing away in obscurity in 1964, leaving it to later generations to discover his true genius. Matt argues the case for placing Nichols alongside Monk in the pantheon of jazz pianists.