This week’s podcast

PLUS TRACK OF THE WEEK IS NEW FROM KEITH JARRETT – ‘IT’S A LONESOME OLD TOWN’ – CHECK OUT OUR PLAYLIST THAT INCLUDES IT AND OTHER OF OUR FAVOURITE VERSIONS OF THE 1930s SONG

It’s a lonesome old town
When you’re not around
How I wish you’d come back to me
Harry Tobias

Moisés P. Sánchez, Where Light Begins, Fresh Sound ***1/2
Rhapsodic piano at the heart of a vibrant release. One stand out track is dedicated to Lyle Mays
Espen Eriksen Trio, Almost There, Runne Grammofon ***1/2
A bit too brief but it is pure balm. And someone should write words to the very beautiful ‘Another Day’
Linda May Han Oh & Melissa Aldana, Beneath Lifted Skies, Biophilia ***1/2
Deep duetting into bebop. But the originals and improv blended in are just as interesting.
Lizz Wright and Kenny Banks Sr, Nearness, Blues & Greens/Candid Records ****
Praise be
Birmingham Jazz hits the nifty 50s
A promoted scene that continues to punch far above its weight