Latest News: Jazz
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New Release Round-up,
Jazz Hi-Res Round-Up - 14th August 2020 14th August 2020Josh highlights some new additions to the Presto Jazz digital catalogue, all available as crisp high-definition downloads, including the final album from sax legend Jimmy Heath, an archival release from Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers, and many more.
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Classic Recordings,
John Abercrombie - Timeless 11th August 2020John Abercrombie's debut put the guitarist in the company of Jan Hammer and Jack DeJohnette for a sequence of contrasting mood pieces, from the fiery to the ethereal, and helped cement the ECM sound.
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Recording of the Week,
Hedvig Mollestad - Ekhidna 7th August 2020Hedvig Mollestad’s latest studio offering is jazz-rock fusion, with an emphasis on the rock. With a selection of dynamic pieces and fierce energy, there’s both awesome riffs and deep complexity to be found in Mollestad’s music.
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Classic Recordings,
Paul Motian Trio - It Should've Happened a Long Time Ago 7th August 2020Paul Motian’s seminal trio record with Bill Frisell and Joe Lovano showcased the key components of Motian’s classic quintet with some forward-thinking twilit jazz, proving to be one of the most important releases of all the trio’s careers.
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New Release Round-up,
Jazz New Release Round-Up - 7th August 2020 7th August 2020This week's new releases include up-and-coming trumpeter James Copus, socially conscious jazz from Immanuel Wilkins, and a melodic free jazz trio, among others.
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Recording of the Week,
Per Oddvar Johansen - The Quiet Cormorant 31st July 2020Norwegian drummer Per Oddvar Johansen’s latest record sees his trio exploring vastness and introspection with a minimal palette.
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New Release Round-up,
Jazz New Release Round-Up - 31st July 2020 31st July 2020This week's new release round-up includes a tribute to the old-school by Black Art Jazz Collective, a reunion after twenty-five years for Joshua Redman and friends, and rewarding free jazz from Collage Project.
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Classic Recordings,
Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Cole Porter Song Book 27th July 2020Ella Fitzgerald’s take on classic Cole Porter tunes served not only as the beginning of the now-legendary Verve Records, but a springboard for the singer that reinvigorated her mid-career.
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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.