Year: 2026
Ferg’s Imaginary Big Band, The New Atomic, Trash City Records ***
Zany big band mayhem from the north of England that aims to break the mould
8 July 2026
Zak Irvine, Before Dusk and Dawn EP ****
The Scott Flanigan mentored Robert Glasper inspired Zak Irvine boosts the Irish scene.
7 July 2026
Conrad Herwig, The Latin Side of Chick Corea, Savant **** recommended
Feel good all over
7 July 2026
Michael Wollny and Émile Parisien, Freiheit, ACT ****
Dynamic duo play
6 July 2026
Empirical, Like Lambs: To the Slaughter, Whirlwind ***1/2
Empirical sound brand new. Personnel and approach have undergone a rejig.
5 July 2026
The Last of Komeda’s Astigmatic Players Günter Lenz Dies Aged 87
Lenz was the final survivor of Krzysztof Komeda’s 1965 masterpiece, Astigmatic.
4 July 2026
The Alessi Brothers Are Heard In A Rare Improvisational Setting
Always of interest what Ralph Alessi is up to. Appearing with his brother is novel on this brand new release
3 July 2026
Still thinking about that gig you just went to on the last train home
Share your words with a community willing to read what you have to say.
1 July 2026
Playlist thinking: Wednesday themed – Ming’s the thing and more
Thoughts on when playlists fill the gap and spur you into listening differently
1 July 2026
Hannah Marks, Feed the Fire, Endectomorph Music **** recommended
Geri Allen, Bob Hurst, Dewey Redman and Hannah Marks originals sit together very well
30 June 2026
Cécile McLorin Salvant Covers Cy Coleman, Stephen Sondheim & Billy Strayhorn on Her 1st Orchestral Album
A sumptuous return to form
29 June 2026
New Podcast
A new look marlbank, 'Classified' cool and some butterfly stride
28 June 2026
Track of the Week: Soon I Will Be Done – Lizz Wright and Kenny Banks Sr
Gospel grace, poise and passion
28 June 2026
Vibes & sax add a lot to what Little North can now deliver
Beefed up instrumentation and the Brooklyn buzz suit the Danes
27 June 2026
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