Marçal Perramon, Waiting, Fresh Sound New Talent
A master/student playing relationship applies as Chris Cheek guests on a convincing album of Catalan saxist Marçal Perramon's.
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Big changes sweep in for Mammal Hands
The adventurous trio embark on an exciting new phase.
Ethan Iverson, Vortex
A visit by US pianist Ethan Iverson in the company of two British players was illuminated by joyous stride and choice, well aimed standards.
Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Gonzalo Plays Pino, Itinera
Lively and at times tender interpretations of songs by Neapolitan singer Pino Daniele led by Cuban piano legend Gonzalo Rubalcaba and featuring vocals by Maria Pia De Vito plus a simpatico band flavoured by the Gato Barbieri like sax playing of Daniele Sepe.
BIG BAND ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Christian McBride, Without Further Ado Vol 1, Mack Avenue
A strong big band album that's on another plane entirely from all others in the same idiom this year. There's also an array of top singers taking part including Sting, Jeffrey Osborne, Samara Joy, José James, Cécile McLorin Salvant, the greatest living female jazz singer Dianne Reeves and Philly connection Antoinette Henry. It's the full package.
Old songs. Deep Purple
Sassy's version beats allcomers even if you think the song is as much for singers as for clarinettists.
Tom Ollendorff, Where in the World, Fresh Sound
The melodicist's melodicist scores a winner once again.
Ches Smith Clone Row, Vortex, Dalston ***1/2
Tone rows, microtonalism, punk jazz and more from an edgy 2 guitar sporting four-piece on crunching form.
Trondheim Jazz Orchestra & Ole Morten Vågan, This is Wuppertal! Jazzland
Spirited avant Eurojazz big band.
Tim Vermeulen Quartet, Tales of a Six Cornered Snowflake
Belgian new generation prowess captures the night
Eurojazz – top 10 reviewed, ranked, rated
So far in 2025. Latest revised reckoning. Top albums led by a Europe based artist (who isn't British or Irish - see separate lists).