Album of the Week
February 2025
Fabienne Ambuehl, Thrive, Ubuntu ***
An auspicious profile raising introduction to an on the up pianist and singer to be reckoned…
Alex Koo, Blame It On My Chromosomes, W.E.R.F. Records **** recommended
An original vision. Catchy tunes, crunching chords pianist Alex Koo punches above his weight. Here's how.
Micheal Murray’s Colourfield, Rounded Nature, ZenneZ Records ***
Irish saxist Micheal Murray impresses as an instrumentalist. But the material on Rounded Nature isn't varied…
Track of the Week: Hetta Falzon’s ‘Sobering’ ****
Intimacy and an original sense of gracious reflection resound, in this very lyrically strong song of…
Album of the Week: Kenny Wheeler Legacy feat. Royal Academy of Music Jazz Orchestra and Frost Jazz Orchestra, Some Days Are Better: The Lost Scores, Greenleaf Music *****
A for the ages freshly realised journey towards the humane essence of the enduring Kenny Wheeler…
Ambrose Akinmusire, Honey From a Winter Stone, Nonesuch ***
Adventurous but far too sprawling - the latest from trumpeter composer Ambrose Akinmusire.
David Ferris Septet, Sketches, Stoney Lane ***1/2
A well chosen Carousel cover is part of the blend that so immeasurably ups the profile…
Hans Luchs, The Spell Is Broken, Fresh Sound New Talent ***1/2
Ideas to burn from on-the-up guitarist Hans Luchs. He's not out to lunch. But the recipe…
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