Whimsical "trad" vintage trumpet and vocals flavoured sounds that largely work on their own terms. A…
July 2025
Iain Ballamy and Daniel Szabo, No Blues on the Danube, Fonó Budai Zeneház **** recommended
Waltzing into the album of the week slot, it's an Anglo-Hungarian collaboration that features the Loose…
Live review: Francesco Turrisi and Shannon Barnett, Hawk’s Well, Sligo
A review of a Saturday afternoon show that formed just a small part of this year's…
Track of the Week: Fergus McCreadie, Wayfinder, Edition ****
Hug a hut: Track of the week is a buoyant Fergus McCreadie original that's part of…
Nicole Glover, Memories, Dreams, Reflections, Savant **** recommended
Inspired playing from the US tenorist and a well curated range of material that moves from…
Singer Ineza introduces her upcoming album Ibuka
"The music is rooted in contemporary jazz, though I also took inspiration from folk and neo-soul''…
Alexa Tarantino, The Roar and the Whisper, Blue Engine ***1/2
Favourite tracks include a Strayhorn gem and the more-ish Tarantino original, 'All Along'
Hugh Pascall, Viewfinder
Originals, a hard bop haven of a destination ahead. Expect a sprightly version of 'Without A…
Charlie Hunter and Ella Feingold, Different Strokes for Different Folks, SideHustle ****
Made with a lot of love - catnip for guitarists. There's nothing disposable here.
Track of the Week: the Anat Fort version of Paul Motian Psalm piece, Yahllah
Drawn from The Dreamworld of Paul Motian.
Dawn Clement, Delight, Origin ***1/2
Refreshment with bite and worth a dekko. When love is dead love an Angel instead. Delight…
Tanhai Collective release their latest track Kind of New
There's word on their approach and sound from Tanhai Collective's Billy Hare found in this brand…
Nate Mercereau, Josh Johnson, Carlos Niño, Openness Trio, Blue Note **** recommended
Mindful, stirring, naturalistic original vibes that harness the energy of the great outdoors like the circles…
Theon Cross, Affirmations: Live At The Blue Note New York, New Soil ***1/2
Tuba re-imagined - live in a top jazz club.
Anita Donndorff, Thirsty Soul, Fresh Sound New Talent ***
Singer Anita Donndorff from Argentina debuts. The saving grace of the album is the version with…
Jaleel Shaw, Painter of the Invisible, Changu Records ****
An engrossing listen from Jaleel Shaw full of respect for people he honours and admires and…
Track of the Week: ‘Cypher Nutria’ from Pharos led by Trevor Mires and Paul Dunlea
Recorded in America at Van Gelder's in New Jersey - shrine of shrines, the most revered…
Kokoroko, Tuff Times Never Last, Brownswood ***1/2
One of UK jazz's biggest crossover acts in recent years - the Kokoroko angle is sheer…
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