Marius Neset: Five Albums I Can’t Live Without
- Friday, February 23, 2024
The Norwegian sax star selects the five albums that are the most important to him
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Mary Halvorson interview: “I can feel how the flow of a basketball game can be analogous with music”
- Tuesday, February 20, 2024
One of the most gifted – and exciting – guitarists of her generation, Mary Halvorson is back with a thrilling new album that pays tribute to two undersung musical heroes and explores the mysteries of Tarot cards
Taking Off: Billy Marrows
- Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Guitarist, composer and bandleader Billy Marrows’ latest project is inspired by the death of his mother – but as Eddie Myer discovers, it’s no funereal rite, but a joyous celebration of a life well lived
Taking Off: Hejira
- Tuesday, February 20, 2024
The band Hejira, who perform covers of Joni Mitchell’s jazzier material, are no mere tribute act. Instead they offer entertaining new insights into some extraordinary music. Peter Jones meets the group’s leader, guitarist Pete Oxley, and singer Hattie Whitehead
Ambrose Akinmusire interview: “I’ve never been comfortable with the jazz trumpet soloist vibe”
- Friday, February 16, 2024
Oakland-raised Ambrose Akinmusire has always eschewed the usual trumpet clichés to forge a unique sound full of powerful emotions. Leaving the Blue Note label after five acclaimed albums, he begins a new adventure on Nonesuch with Owl Song, with Bill Frisell and Herlin Riley
Editor's Choice: March 2024 | The best new jazz albums
- Thursday, February 15, 2024
Outstanding new releases from Charles Lloyd, Julian Lage, Vijay Iyer Trio, Empirical and more
The Player: Chris Botti
- Thursday, February 15, 2024
Ahead of his headline show at London's Barbican on 23 May, Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Chris Botti spoke to David Gallant about his life in music and the instruments he’s played over the years.
Duke Ellington: 10 Essential Albums
- Monday, February 5, 2024
A great introduction to just a few of Duke Ellington's finest moments on record selected by Brian Priestley
Editor's Choice: February 2024 | The best new jazz albums
- Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Featuring outstanding new albums from Ambrose Akinmusire, Joey Alexander, Mary Halvorson, Anaïs Reno and more
The 100 Jazz Albums That Shook The World
- Monday, January 1, 2024
Not just another “greatest jazz albums” list of favourite recordings and biggest sellers but a fully annotated look at the albums that actually changed jazz and changed lives