David Sánchez, Tambó, Ropeadope ***1/2
One of the most distinctive authorial voices of modern Afro-Caribbean jazz today.
Isaiah Collier expresses Joy ahead of Ronnie Scott’s date
A new five-track EP called Joy is Collier’s latest release as a bandleader, composer and multi-instrumentalist. The lead single, 'Joy', has been released.
“The alternative to curiosity is indifference” – Brad Mehldau
As anyone who has read Brad Mehldau's brilliantly vivid and honest memoir Formation will know, the pianist is a fine prose writer as...
Brubeck Living Legacy Prize returns with £7,000 award for emerging jazz artists
Applications open in June.
Alejandro Falcón, Falcón In Blue, Dot Time Records ***1/2
Afro-Cuban jazz is experiencing a moment thanks to this.
Miles Davis centenary marked with broadcast
One Jazz marks 100 years of Miles Davis with a 48-hour global broadcast
Africa Oyé Returns to Liverpool
Liverpool’s Sefton Park is the place to be this summer for a major 2026 line-up led by Fatoumata Diawara, Patoranking and Janet Kay....
Gustaf Ljunggren, Along the Low Road, April Records ***
A naturalistic, gentle listen full of sweeping chordal washes and mindful malarkey.
Steve Wilson, Enduring Sonance, Smoke Sessions **** recommended
There's a lot of spirit in the rendition here of a strong selection of tunes including material by Quincy Jones and Milton Nascimento.
Hermine Deurloo and Anton Goudsmit, Unfiltered, Challenge ***1/2
Charming harmonica and guitar duetting. Includes tunes by Bill Frisell and Enrico Pieranunzi.
Scott Hamilton, In the Still of the Night, GLM Music ****
The use of vibes against sax and the choice of tunes are some of the reasons to like this swinging latest from Scott...
Full Circle Quartet, Same Sky, No label ***
A south coast of England sound that is big on mindfulness and gentle melodic development.
Matthew Stevens, Matthew Stevens, Candid ****
An ambient, late night kind of listen factoring in originals of Canada born guitarist Matthew Stevens plus Leadbelly and Sonny Sharrock numbers
John Beasley with the SWR Big Band, Invisible Piano, O-tone music ****
The SWR has had a good year for releases. I liked the collab with Paul Carrrack. Even better is this from John Beasley....
Knats, A Great Day in Newcastle, Fontana **1/2
This homage to the north east is certainly about local pride. Its appeal if you are not from there is more debatable.
Lorikeet, Woven, Babel ***1/2
Jaunty, rather lovely, English folk and some Americana and improv directions figure on newly surfacing Somerset band Lorikeet's Woven.
Jarrod Lawson, Just Let it, Dome ***1/2
Laugh at Yourself stands out most, where Eric Roberson duets winningly.
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