Samara Joy, Portrait, Verve ****
Fresh and Sassy in more ways than one from the US jazz vocals star
Hackney Colliery Band, Collaborations: Volume Two ****
Great guests, brassy motion, super sonics. Steve Pretty and co join the dots spanning jazz, soul and more with much gusto.
Sue Rynhart and Katharine Timoney featured in the playlist
Dubliner Sue Rynhart's album ''Say Pluto'' represents a powerful Gothic influenced new direction in the avant singer's approach. And another Irish singer Belfast...
Ellen Andrea Wang, Closeness II, Ropeadope ***1/2
Loose and bluesy second helpings are even better from Norwegian bassist and singer Ellen Andrea Wang's trio featuring Rob Luft.
Exploring Joel Lyssarides’ Arcs & Rivers
Swedish Greek pianist Joel Lyssarides collaborates with bouzouki virtuoso Georgios Prokopiou, blending modern jazz with traditional rebetika sounds. Their album, featuring tracks like...
9 top Euro jazz club GIGS coming up plus today’s PLAYLIST
Jump on the Trans-Europe Express to pick one of these acts coming up. You don't even have to be a Kraftwerk fan!
Sylvie Courvoisier, To Be Other-Wise, Intakt ****
Solo bliss from Sylvie Courvoisier many years since her last equivalent recording.
Jake Richter, Listen to the Birds, Endectomorph ***1/2
New from a young American drummer who casts an introspective spell in his writing and whose knowing touch is influenced by Jeff Ballard.
Christian Dillingham, Halcyon, Greenleaf Music ***1/2
The Haden-esque Halcyon, dedicated to American bassist Christian Dillingham's late father, blends Americana, country and jazz strands. It's a bewitching blend. Highlights include...
Aaron Parks, Little Big III, Blue Note ****
A lot of heart from Aaron Parks and Little Big who have delivered one of the year's most compelling jazz releases.
Introducing Lophae
In Lophae's 'Fall Out' newly released from this psychedelic jazz quartet led by guitarist Greg Sanders the piece introduces upcoming work, including 'Dedication...
Svaneborg Kardyb, Superkilen, Gondwana ***1/2
Svaneborg Kardyb offer a contemplative blend of Scandi jazz with their latest Superkilen that showcases simplicity and melodic charm.
Essential jazz gigs + the Monday playlist
Recommended gigs steppin' out and 10 great tracks to start your week
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