Month: December 2025
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.
Big changes sweep in for Mammal Hands
The adventurous trio embark on an exciting new phase.
Ethan Iverson, Vortex, Dalston ****
A visit by US pianist Ethan Iverson in the company of two British players was illuminated by joyous stride and choice, well aimed...
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...
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...
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
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