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Title track of Momentism streams ahead of Jamie Safir Ronnie’s date
The pianist reunites with Iain Ballamy on a new studio quartet album of Safir originals
Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves honour John Coltrane’s centennial
It will be 100 years on 23 September since the world changing man from Hamlet, North Carolina was born
Simone Locarni and Tom Arthurs, Alianti, Abeat **** recommended
Landing empathetically in the special place that is the Kenny Wheeler and John Taylor universe, this is an album introducing a new duo...
Billy Childs, Triumvirate, Mack Avenue ****
Originals win the day
Peter Erskine, Peregrine, Hard Wag Records **** highly recommended
A winning array of Keith Jarrett, Phoebe Snow, Alan Pasqua, Peter Erskine, Brian Wilson and Jimmy Webb material contained within what's crafted as...
Julian Joseph, Voyage of the Faithful, Rivetation Records *****
An event release. A giant of British jazz piano returns with a bangingly swinging trio exhibition, on what is blindingly obviously a milestone...
Biréli Lagrène, Elegant People, PeeWee! ****
Swinging French guitar icon Biréli Lagrène does not disappoint with his best album in simply years. Its sentimental insouciance and savoir faire are...
Sara Colman and Rebecca Nash, Ribbons Vol. 1, Stoney Lane ****
A brooding, serious work stocked with more than a few great moments.
Alexis Marcelo, Solo Piano, Intakt ***
A pianist who isn't afraid of taking risks.
Ivo Neame, Zettalogue, Ubuntu **** recommended
Textbook piano led small group jazz from an English master - Django Bates of his generation, Ivo Neame.
Neil Cowley – return of the trio
The Neil Cowley Trio, l-r: Rex Horan, Neil Cowley, Evan Jenkins Letting go of the pause button One of the biggest reunions of...
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...
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...
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
National Concert Hall gig on 11 March 25 A significant event for the Irish jazz scene next year is in the offing with...
Monkin’ Around, 4 in 1, Ubuntu ****
Shaken not stirred Along with Duke Ellington the music of Thelonious Monk is among the most recorded body of jazz composition anywhere by...
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