Month: October 2024
New French jazz from the Baptiste Castets Quintet, Patience, Fresh Sound New Talent ***1/2
Charming impressionistic French jazz beckons.
Track of the Week: Out Of/Into and ‘Ofafrii’
'There is a part of me that's always true'. (Elvis Costello) Sounds from the latest Blue Note family band Out Of/Into lead us...
Essential lives
Soft Machine legend John Etheridge's Blue Spirits, at the Verdict in Brighton on Saturday, is one of this week's top live selections on...
Trends in ’24 – Wrapped in Rhythm Vol. 1 is Album of the Year + Looking Ahead to El Roi
This year has pointed to a remarkable cycle of jazz vocal releases. Danish artists have also made significant contributions. Eurojazz is also thriving...
As rare as hen’s teeth
Freshly unearthed highly inspirational Bird in today's playlist.
Stunning from Arild Andersen
An incredibly powerful new album from Arild Andersen is a big highlight of November's run of new ECM releases.
Album of the week – Jason Keiser, Kind of Kenny, OA2 ****
A beautiful tribute to Kenny Wheeler that includes the great trumpeter and flugel player's work plus apt tunes blended in by guitarist Jason...
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