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Essential Jazz Gigs This Week

This week’s gig highlights include Sarah Jane Morris and Tony Remy performing in Brighton. Key UK jazz venues are listed, showcasing regular quality acts. Katya Gorrie trio celebrates jazz and blues roots. Up north the Leyburn Jazz Festival features various artists, including Zoe Gilby and Jim Mullen in a buzzing weekend of music.

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Marius Neset, Leif Ove Andsnes, Who We Are, Simax Classics ****

Most of the album consists of two suites: the 4-part ”Who We Are” suite commissioned by the pianist co-leader for the Rosendal Chamber Music Festival, a summertime affair set in a 17th century manor house in a remote western Norwegian setting; and a second formed of three chaconnes.

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Peter Bernstein, Better Angels, Smoke Sessions ****

Strong originals, a nostalgic feel, consummate instrumentalism and great standards. Modern mainstreamer, jazz guitar nut, Mehldau spotter and Bernstein appreciator: who could ask for more? Not so much -esque is more – much as we admire faithful homage. But what counts is context, that step up curatorially, cloaked by vision.

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Louis Sclavis, Benjamin Moussay, Unfolding, ECM ****

The autumn release from ECM features chamber jazz with diverse European influences, highlighting French clarinettist Louis Sclavis. His serious, ascetic compositions paired with pianist Benjamin Moussay blend classical and jazz elements. Notable tracks showcase pristine piano lines and deep resonances, appealing to both genres’ fans. The album invites broader appreciation.

Guest blogs

Dave O’Higgins on Monkin’ Around’s 4 in 1

Dave O’Higgins on how in 2017 Luke Fowler and Dave O’Higgins discovered their shared love with him for Thelonious Monk’s music, resulting in a successful tour and recordings. They later formed the Monkin’ Around project, featuring different ensembles to reinterpret Monk’s compositions. The album showcases a diverse take on Monk’s work and highlights their creative process, leading to a tour promoting it.

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Michael Mayo, Fly, Mack Avenue/Artistry Music **** recommended

Definitive post-Bobby McFerrin interpretations The Fly personnel includes pianist-keyboardist Shai Maestro, bassist Linda May Han Oh and drummer Nate Smith,

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Tickets go on sale this morning for Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra who are to play Ireland for the first time

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