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Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves honour John Coltrane’s centenary with Dedicated to You
The centennial of John Coltrane's birth fast approaches
marlbank23 July 2026
Marius Neset, Time To Live, ACT ****
Impeccable, imaginative big band writing from the greatest Norwegian saxophonist since Jan Garbarek - pride of the great city of Bergen, Marius Neset.
marlbank11 March 2026
Sara Colman and Rebecca Nash, Ribbons Vol. 1, Stoney Lane ****
A brooding, serious work stocked with more than a few great moments.
marlbank1 March 2026
Oh People, Part-Time Elegance, April ***
A certain acoustic alchemy from pre bebop loving Danish quintet old souls Oh People is an active ingredient.
marlbank19 January 2025
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...
marlbank24 October 2024Marius 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...
marlbank12 October 2024JD Allen, The Dark, the Light, the Grey and the Colorful, Savant ***1/2
Capable of great things JD Allen is a unique player who travels that bit more deeply than most.
marlbank11 October 2024
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