Editor's Choice: May 2024 | The best new jazz albums
- Wednesday, May 22, 2024
This month we welcome new releases from Fred Hersch, Kandace Springs, Black Lives, Amaro Freitas, Equal Spirits, Bill Frisell, Mark Lockheart
This month we welcome new releases from Fred Hersch, Kandace Springs, Black Lives, Amaro Freitas, Equal Spirits, Bill Frisell, Mark Lockheart
Dublin-born, Austria-raised, Berklee-educated bassist Ciara Moser is a gifted musician in her own right, but the fact she’s blind from birth makes her truly remarkable. Michael Jackson caught up with this low-end prodigy to find out how she’s challenging preconceptions and winning fans
Shabaka Hutchings's decision to stop playing the sax last year and switch to numerous flutes has now borne fruit with his new album, Perceive its Beauty, Acknowledge its Grace, marking the start of a new artistic journey
With Clarinet Fantasy, Adrian Cox may have made UK jazz’s first ‘clarinet noir’ album. Peter Jones meets the musician and attempts to get the story behind this powerful, organic-sounding new record
Peter Quinn examines Sarah Vaughan’s life and legacy, and asks top contemporary vocalists what Sassy means to them, and why she still matters today
Whether you’re planning a jazz weekend or a long break, Tim Dickeson’s guide through the myriad of festivals across the UK and the continent is a must-read. All details may be subject to change so always check carefully before booking. Have a great festival season!
This month we welcome new releases from Melissa Aldana, James Brandon Lewis Quartet, Trio HLK, Chris Potter and more
Maria Christina Harper is one of a new generation of players raising the harp's profile. Eddie Myer finds out how she's building on the legacy of Ashby and Coltrane
Now well into his ninth decade, sax legend Charles Lloyd shows no sign of slowing down. Stuart Nicholson talks to the great man and discovers a musician still brimming with energy and creativity
From in-demand session player to a stand-out solo artist, Poppy Daniels mixes up post-bop with funk and fusion. Despite her effortless playing, the trumpeter’s confidence as a bandleader was hard-won, as Gail Tasker discovered when they spoke