Various Artists: Svensk Jazzhistoria Vol. 11 (Swedish Jazz History 1970-1979)

Alice Babs | Appendix | Arbete & Fritid | Bernt Rosengren | Bobo Stenson | Christer Boustedt | Egba | Eje Thelin | Georg Riedel | Iskra

For those who might think Swedish jazz history begins with Esbjörn Svensson Trio, the compendium CD box series Svensk Jazzhistoria...

Reviewed by Selwyn Harris in issue: February/2018

Rebecca Nash/Atlas: Peaceful King

Chris Mapp | Matt Fisher | Nicholas Malcolm | Nick Walters | Rebecca Nash | Sara Colman | Thomas Seminar Ford

Drawing on players from Entropi, Paradox Ensemble and other projects she plays in, pianist Rebecca Nash has assembled a like-minded...

Reviewed by Tony Benjamin in issue: October/2019

Chick Corea: Piano Improvisations Vol. 1

Chick Corea

The contemporary solo piano record could well be said to have begun with this 1971 album by Chick Corea for...

Reviewed by Stuart Nicholson in issue: June/2019

Robben Ford: Bringing it Back Home

This guitarist/vocalist has hired jazzers such as organist Larry Goldings for a return to his roots, presenting a mostly classic...

Reviewed by Selwyn Harris in issue: March/2013

WorldService Project: Live from London

Conor Chaplin | Dave Morecroft | Ellen Andrea Wang | Erik Nerheim | Kristian Harnes | Kurt Andre Aase | Neil Blandford | Ole Adland | Ralph Clarkson | Tim Ower

Led by keyboardist Dave Morecroft, London-based quintet WorldService Project are engaged in an ambitious quest to connect with like-minded fellow...

Reviewed by Daniel Spicer in issue: August/2012

Ignacio Berroa Trio: Straight Ahead from Havana

Have you ever wondered what Afro-Cuban classics might sound like as straightahead swing tunes? No neither have I, but drummer...

Reviewed by Selwyn Harris in issue: September/2017

Bob James: Once Upon A Time: The Lost 1965 New York Studio Sessions

Bob James

This reviewer has been fairly well insulated from Bob James, apart from the inevitable ‘Angela/Theme From Taxi’ and his very...

Reviewed by Brian Priestley in issue: October/2020

Roscoe Mitchell: Splatter

Roscoe Mitchell

Art Ensemble of Chicago leader Roscoe Mitchell has a tremendous body of work comprising projects outside of that legendary group,...

Reviewed by Kevin Le Gendre in issue: October/2020

According To The Sound: In-Tension

Adam King | Adam Parry-Davies | Alex Fryer | Alex Hutchings | Ambrose Akinmusire | Gary Alesbrook | Jake Goldbas | James Carter | James Morton | Jim Barr

This is the second release from British ‘concept studio band’ According To The Sound, aka core duo, pianist Adam Parry-Davies...

Reviewed by Robert Shore in issue: October/2022

Ed Jones: For Your Ears Only

Brigitte Beraha | Ed Jones | Riaan Vosloo | Ross Stanley | Tim Giles

The meaty tone, rhythmic focus and gutsy articulation that are hallmarks of Ed Jones’ approach to sax reflect dues paid...

Reviewed by Mike Hobart in issue: June/2018