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CD Reviews, Interviews & Articles About Jazz & Improvised Music
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Wishing a very happy 94th birthday to the great Sheila Jordan! . We've published an in-depth Portrait of the vocalist (Nick Lea & @GeorgiaMancio) as well as reviews of her 2021 recordings Live at Mezzrow and trioTrio. All available via
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RT @RLPGBooks: .@JazzViews calls Matt Phillips' recent biography of John McLaughlin “a compelling study of the man, his music and his marve….
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Matt Phillips ISBN 9781538170946 (e-book also available) 288 pages Rowan & Littlefield (2023) John McLaughlin is a guitarist whose jazz, rock, fusion and world music explorations have wowed music...
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RT @Jazzfuel: British jazz people: what were your favourite gigs, venues & festivals in 2023?. ► (Please feel free….
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"This album is planted directly in the soil of nostalgia and authenticity, flourishing into a sentimental collection of beautifully written songs.". Check out this album review on @LauraLantano's "Returning to Myself"👇.
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This album is planted directly in the soil of nostalgia and authenticity, flourishing into a sentimental collection of beautifully written songs. Self Release – Available from Bandcamp Laura Lantano...
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RT @EmilKarlsen: Appreciate this latest review by @JazzViews (Ken Cheetham) for me and Mark Sanders' duo 'Muted Language'. "This is a very….
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"Restrained and tight and a lovely reminder of what can be done with minimal resources". Chris Tribble reviews the latest release from @joelovano on @ECMRecords here.
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Restrained and tight and a lovely reminder of what can be done with minimal resources ECM 2777 / 487 7746 Joe Lovano (Tenor Saxophone, Tarogato, Gongs); Marilyn Crispell (Piano); Carmen Castaldi...
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"…five young musicians who share a love for Afrobeat, soul, Motown, and Ethiopian jazz.". Read the full album review on "Moko Jumbie," and album by A Plane To Catch 👇.
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…five young musicians who share a love for Afrobeat, soul, Motown, and Ethiopian jazz. April Records Andreas Toftemark – Saxophone; Rolfe Thofte – Trumpet; Mads Norgaard – Guitar; Anton Langebaek –...
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"…’Through the Lens’ delivers copious lyricism and profuse sentiment…". Check out the album review on @FalknerEvans's "Through the Lens"👇.
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…’Through the Lens’ delivers copious lyricism and profuse sentiment… Consolidated Artists’ Productions CD: CAP 1072 Falkner Evans, piano Recorded May 11th 2022 at Samurai Studio, Astoria Queens, New...
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"The songs are weightless and weighty at the same time, thanks to the musician’s considerable talent and pedigrees.". Read the full album review on "This is the Good One" by KOMBO 👇.
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The songs are weightless and weighty at the same time, thanks to the musician’s considerable talent and pedigrees. Shanachie SHA-2916 Ron Pedley (Hammond b3, Rhodes and Minimoog); John Pondel...
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"…Leaving you wanting more.". Check out this review on Dominic Miller's "Vagabond"👇.
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…Leaving you wanting more. ECM 2704 / 458 9048 Dominic Miller (guitar); Jacob Karlzon (piano, keyboard); Nicholas Fiszman (bass); Ziv Ravitz (drums) Recorded April 2021 The guitarist’s previous...
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"…No recourse to licks or clichés here, just good swinging jazz and solid invention.". Read the full album review on @fivewaysplit's "All The Way"👇.
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…No recourse to licks or clichés here, just good swinging jazz and solid invention. Ubuntu Music UBU0129 Quentin Collins (trumpet); Vasilis Xenopoulos (tenor & soprano saxophone); Rob Barron (piano);...
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"The album shows the trio and their new musical partners pushing boundaries as exploring new territories.". Read the full review on @Trichotomymusic's latest album "To Vanish"👇.
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The album shows the trio and their new musical partners pushing boundaries as exploring new territories. Earshift Music EAR 070 Sean Foran (piano); John Parker (drums); Samuel Vincent (double bass);...
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" ‘Book of Ways’ offers a unique insight into the possibilities of the clavichord that takes the instrument out of the familiar and into unknown territory.". Read the full review on Keith Jarrett's "Book Of Ways" here:.
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‘Book of Ways’ offers a unique insight into the possibilities of the clavichord that takes the instrument out of the familiar and into unknown territory. ECM 1344/45 / 7751480 Keith Jarrett...
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"London Brew is a classic illustration of how creativity can grow out of adversity.". Check out the full album review on London Brew 's "London Brew"👇.
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London Brew is a classic illustration of how creativity can grow out of adversity. Concord Jazz 88077 Dave Okumu (guitar); Martin Terefe (guitar, electronics); Nubya Garcia (saxophone, flute); Benji...
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"…it brings something novel to what is classified as jazz.". Read the full review on "Sketches of the 20th Century" by Franco D'Andrea here:
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…it brings something novel to what is classified as jazz. Parco Della Musica MPR148CD Franco D’Andrea (piano, compositions); Tonino Batista (conductor); Eduardo Rojo (arrangements); with the Jazz...
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"Such a virtuoso parade of formidable authority and delicacy…". Read the full review on Satoko Fujii & Otomo Yoshihide's "Perpetual Motion"👉.
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Such a virtuoso parade of formidable authority and delicacy… Ayler Records CD: ayl-CD175 Satoko Fujii, piano; Otomo Yoshihide, electric guitar Recorded at the Pit Inn, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan, on...
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"This gentle album sounds like the end of winter in search of spring and offers a sojourn well worth taking.". Read the full album review on @ingibjarni's "Farfuglar" here:
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This gentle album sounds like the end of winter in search of spring and offers a sojourn well worth taking. NXN Recordings NXN2014 (CD) Ingi Bjarni Skulason (piano); Jakob Eri Myhre (trumpet); Merje...
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"…Thoughtful and calming album should make you feel right at home.". Read the full review on "Closer," an album by @FlorisKappeyne Trio👇.
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…Thoughtful and calming album should make you feel right at home. Zennez Records Floris Kappeyne – piano, synthesizers; Tijs Klaassen – double bass; Wouter Kuhne – drums Closer by Floris Kappeyne...
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"The music and its creator’s shimmer with the vivacity reflected by all free processes which allow such art to flourish.". Check out the full album review on "Live in Carrboro" by @ivoperelman / Shipp / Cosgrove 👇.
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The music and its creator’s shimmer with the vivacity reflected by all free processes which allow such art to flourish. Soul City Sound Ivo Perelman: tenor saxophone; Matthew Shipp: piano; Jeff...
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"Not just for bass aficionados, but for all that relish in the art of the solo performer.". Read the full review on "Walk Alone," an album by Phil Donkin 👇.
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Not just for bass aficionados, but for all that relish in the art of the solo performer. KLAENG Records 076 Phil Donkin (double bass) Recorded May 2021 Walk Alone by Phil Donkin Phil Donkin releases...
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"…It’s fresh, it’s vibrant and is a fitting homage to the musical legacy of Miles Davis.". Check out the full album review on Jason Miles's "Kind of New – Miles to Miles" here:.
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…It’s fresh, it’s vibrant and is a fitting homage to the musical legacy of Miles Davis. Ropeadope RAD-710 Studio band: Jason Miles (keyboards and effects); Aaron Heick (alto sax, soprano sax); Barry...
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