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Mali Sheard readies to tour Hayfever
Ankora saxophonist Sheard has roots in Tomorrow's Warriors and studied at the Royal Academy of Music
Christ-Stéphane Boizi
Blindingly obviously a new trombone star comes knocking at the door
Zak Irvine – Finding My Voice
Mentored by Scott Flanigan, encouraged by Linley Hamilton, inspired by Robert Glasper, superlative new Northern Ireland jazz talent Zak Irvine describes how he...
Blair/Huber surface
Not even a case following frequent replay of once smitten twice shy.
Hetta Falzon, Henrietta, Last Recordings on Earth ****
The extended version of 'Sobering' with its rococo introduction and exquisite melody is one of many highlights on an EP that counts as...
Nabou, Indigo, Edition ***1/2
At times downcast and introspective. But there's a lot to like on this latest from Nabou, especially as the overall effect is so...
Niklas Lukassen, Still Waters, Heartcore **** recommended
Extremely impressive debut from imaginative bassist and singer Niklas Lukassen
Check out a live version of Miles Mindlin’s ‘Bennett Park’ ahead of release
There's a rich stream of UK jazz guitar talent around at the moment. By Water is part of that wave.
Karim Saber, Sundance, No Label **** Recommended
Outstanding from Karim Saber in the first significant UK jazz release of the year. He's changing how we think about jazz guitar in...
Introductions in the dark – Blair/Huber
From the 1970s post-punk Mancunian thinking of The Durutti Column outside the box to Brad Mehldau and Joshua Redman within the jazz village...
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