Shalosh, What We Are Made Of, ACT ***
Covering Oasis, Muse and Aqua is not only a bit but a lot gimmicky. Otherwise beyond the purist baiting the trio continue doing...
1 April 2026
The Bad Plus, Chris Potter, Craig Taborn, Barbican, City of London ****
Playing the music of the Keith Jarrett American Quartet on their farewell tour, The Bad Plus were on uncompromising kickass form.
31 March 2026
Alexander Claffy, Alive in Philadelphia, Vol. 1 (At Chris’ Jazz Cafe), Cellar Music ****
Leaps out of the speakers: what a very happening live album from a stellar US band playing a Coltrane tune you rarely hear...
30 March 2026
Paul Carrack, For One Night Only – Live in London, Carrack UK ***1/2
"Say it loud, say it clear: You can listen as well as you hear" - a joy as so often from Paul Carrack...
29 March 2026
Steve White trio, Soul Drums: The Jazz Sessions Vol. 1, Acid Jazz ****
One for the Modfather fan in your life, toned down welly delivered at an arm’s length hell for leather jazz distance, direct from...
29 March 2026
Track of the Week: Angel – Marvin Muoneké, Alex Webb & the Copasetics ****
Tonight Marvin sings in Soho duetting with Down for the Count's Lydia Bell
28 March 2026
10 reasons why clubs are miles better for sheer experience and everything else
The unique combination of intimacy, atmosphere and musical freedom found in jazz clubs offers an experience that's hard to beat. The connection between...
28 March 2026
Stefano Bollani All Stars, Tutta Vita Live, Ponderosa ***1/2
Sprawling and as so often with the ever puckish Italian pianist Stefano Bollani riotously creative. While it's not up there with his greatest...
27 March 2026
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, We The People, Blue Engine **** recommended
State of the art big band jazz couched in Ellingtonia and the classic traditions of jazz as reimagined by an orchestra that is...
25 March 2026
Harvie S, Bright Dawn, Origin ***1/2
Originals and a super cover of Chick Corea's 'Humpty Dumpty' work well. For the jazz double bass lover in your life.
25 March 2026
Aubrey Johnson, The Lively Air, Greenleaf *****
Keeper of the Lyle Mays flame and more - so much more so remarkably - new from singer-composer Aubrey Johnson.
24 March 2026
Jasper Somsen, Carsten Lindholm, Jan Gunnar Hoff, Human Vibe, Challenge ****
Delicious Eurojazz from this sensitive trio. While Dutch bass master Jasper Somsen's album featuring Dutch guitarist Anton Goudsmit released last year also appeals...
23 March 2026
Joshua Burnside, It’s Not Going to Be Okay, Nettwerk ****
Quite the homespun folk masterpiece from the widely regarded Northern Irish folk musician on his most heartfelt and humane album yet.
23 March 2026
Noa Levy and Paul Edis Trio, Portrait in Evans, Dot Time Records **** recommended
Unveiling their swinging new "modern jazz" album together inspired by the hugely influential Miles Davis Kind of Blue pianist Bill Evans, Noa Levy...
23 March 2026
Sarah Jane Morris, The Sisterhood 2, Fallen Angel ***1/2
Eminently listenable. The most jazz relevant track is the convincing Amy Winehouse tribute 'The Edge Is Where The Magic Is Found' - as...
19 March 2026
The Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival is to host a Dutch jazz strand this summer
A chance to sample a range of top new Dutch jazz talent is an attractive opportunity this summer in Edinburgh.
19 March 2026
Tina Carr: Moon Over Mildmay ***1/2
A delightful sense of saudade, classic movie noir and more from singer Tina Carr whose lyrics also fit in seamlessly.
19 March 2026
Introducing Kind of Now new soon from Gregory Hutchinson
A Miles Davis centennial spring is in store. 'Orbits' from a must hear new tribute album streaming proves a fillip for the senses...
19 March 2026
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