Latest News: Jazz
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Recording of the Week,
Sean Khan - Presents The Modern Jazz & Folk Ensemble 24th May 2024
In a fitting nod to his Celtic heritage and eclectic taste, the Broken Beat pioneer revisits some of the most famous British folk rock tracks of the '60s and '70s with a band that refreshingly combines rising young stars and legends who reflect the spirit of the times.
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New Release Round-up,
Jazz New Release Round-Up - 24th May 2024 24th May 2024
Swedish hypno-jazz with strings, an Anglo-South African celebration, an authentic and vulnerable singer-songwriter and friends, a pillow-talking saxophonist and two old pals from London offering their take on the theme of 'home'...
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Interview,
Bill Frisell on Michael Gibbs 22nd May 2024
Following a recent string of UK dates, the American guitarist discusses the former mentor whom he had the privilege of working with on his latest album, Orchestras, as well as how he keeps his own beloved trio in such good order.
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Obituary,
Palle Danielsson (1946-2024) 21st May 2024
The Swedish double bassist, known for his work as part of Keith Jarrett's European Quartet, has died aged 77.
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Recording of the Week,
Arild Andersen / Daniel Sommer / Rob Luft - As Time Passes 17th May 2024
An impromptu meeting between this trio of gifted musicians perfectly combines their international skillsets into an experience greater than the sum of its parts, in what marks the first chapter of an ongoing trilogy for the upcoming Danish drummer.
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New Release Round-up,
Jazz New Release Round-Up - 17th May 2024 17th May 2024
A multi-disciplinary pianist dipping his toe in the world of classical music, the UK's fiercest Afro-jazz ensemble add a famous face to their line up, a cinematic Swedish jazz orchestra led by an amateur angler, unheard live material from a West Coast drummer and a pair of AACM-associates take us on a trip round one of Manhattan's most famous landmarks...
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Obituary,
David Sanborn (1945-2024) 14th May 2024
The American saxophonist, known for his role in establishing the appetising sound of smooth jazz and beyond, has died aged 78.
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Interview,
Bryony Jarman-Pinto on Motherhood, Society and Self-Expression 13th May 2024
Following the success of 2019's Cage & Aviary, the Lancaster-based singer, songwriter and musician returns with Below Dawn, another sun-kissed voyage of personal discovery. She joins us to talk about the making of the album and the recent period in her life that inspired it.
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Recording of the Week,
Gregory Groover Jr. - Lovabye 10th May 2024
The new recording from the tenor saxophonist, bandleader and educator (and his first album on Criss Cross) consists of an emotive series of original compositions and is supported by a stellar cast of players.
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New Release Round-up,
Jazz New Release Round-Up - 10th May 2024 9th May 2024
The return of a contemporary superstar is met by the arrival of a new Swedish vocalist, a long-lost recording between two former ECM bandmates, the comeback of the UK's leading quartet and an exclusive reissue of 2020's lauded Blue Note Re:imagined compilation...
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Interview,
Fred Hersch on 'Silent, Listening' 7th May 2024
The New York jazz veteran sits down to discuss his ECM solo debut, the joy of finding the right musical partners and the many surprises the piano still holds in store for him.
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Jazzwise Choices,
Jazzwise Editor's Choices - May 2024 6th May 2024
Jazzwise Editor's Choices from the May 2024 issue include new music from Equal Spirits, Amaro Freitas, Bill Frisell, Fred Hersch and Mark Lockheart, as well as Record Store Day releases from Cannonball Adderley, Yusef Lateef, Sun Ra, Art Tatum and Mal Waldron & Steve Lacy.
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New Release Round-up,
Jazz New Release Round-Up - 3rd May 2024 3rd May 2024
Folklore is the name of the game this week, with two new releases that capture the magic of this sceptred isle from a mystical Northern ensemble and a critically acclaimed Scottish pianist. Elsewhere, a pair of sensitive European trios (including one that swaps drums for a clarinet player) and a sensational UK diva who's got some stories to tell.
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Recording of the Week,
Jasmine Myra - Rising 2nd May 2024
The Leeds-based musician's sophomore album is a convincing reminder of her skills as bandleader, composer and soloist... Expanding on a message of quiet strength and resilience, this unique talent is truly coming into her own.
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Audio Interview,
At Home with John Surman & Karin Krog 1st May 2024
Our first episode features a conversation with one of ECM's finest legacy artists and his partner, the grande dame of Nordic jazz, interviewed at their home near Oslo during a snowstorm.
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Announcement,
Jazz Picks from the BBC Proms 2024 29th April 2024
Jazz fans are in for a treat this season, with a niche selection of international talent making its way to the Albert Hall in time for the summer.
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New Release Round-up,
Jazz New Release Round-Up - 26th April 2024 26th April 2024
A Snarky Puppy member tries his hand at writing for string orchestra, a brilliant Danish pianist steps up to the plate and two new releases in Verve's Great Women of Song series are complemented by a talented young entry onto the European scene... plus more!
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Recording of the Week,
Charlie Pyne Quartet - Nature is a Mother 26th April 2024
This nurturing second album from the double bassist and vocalist is a beaming ray of sunshine, with uplifting songs that herald the coming of spring.
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Classic Recordings,
Sonny Rollins, 'A Night At The "Village Vanguard"' 24th April 2024
Following a reissue of this exemplary live date in all its glory, we examine the recording that features the great tenor saxophonist during one of his most dynamic and powerful stages of improvisational development.
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New Release Round-up,
Jazz New Release Round-Up - 19th April 2024 19th April 2024
Traditional Celtic folk, bombastic Brazilian brilliance, a self-assured Swedish drummer and two recent entries from the Blue Note roster.
