Dave Douglas: Engage
It’s Douglas’ gift that his music is not compromised by his politics or vice versa. The music expresses the politics,...
Reviewed by Andy Robson in issue: February/2020
Oregon: Lantern
Mark Walker | Paolino Dalla Porta | Paul McCandless | Ralph Towner
The cover may look like a Dignitas brochure – why so dark when the music is so light? – but...
Reviewed by Andy Robson in issue: August/2017
Louis Sclavis Quintet: Rouge
Bruno Chevillon | Christian Ville | Dominique Pifarély | François Raulin | Louis Sclavis
I don't know what the Frenchman's inspiration for the title of this recording was – Rouge (Red) – but there's...
Reviewed by Robert Shore in issue: June/2019
Ulrich Elbracht/Zoltan Dekany: Silhouettes
Ulrich Elbracht | Zoltan Dekany
A well-considered little gem from the Lamplight Social label based in Leeds, run by saxophonist James Mainwaring, best known for...
Reviewed by Stuart Nicholson in issue: June/2024
Ivo Perelman/Matthew Shipp/Jeff Cosgrove: Live In Baltimore
Most jazz musicians worry about where their next album is coming from, but Ivo Perelman isn’t most jazz musicians and,...
Reviewed by Philip Clark in issue: Dec/Jan/2017/2018
Mark Lewandowski: Under One Sky
Addison Frei | Kush Abadey | Mark Lewandowski
Young British bassist/composer Mark Lewandowski made a striking album debut with Waller, in 2017 - dedicated to the 1930s piano...
Reviewed by John Fordham in issue: December/January/2021/2022
Michael Gibbs and the NDR Big Band: Play A Bill Frisell Set List
Two significant and, more importantly, outrageously enjoyable releases from three parties whose relationship goes back four decades. The only wonder...
Reviewed by Andy Robson in issue: September/2015
Gerald Clayton: Happening: Live At The Village Vanguard
Gerald Clayton | Joe Sanders | Logan Richardson | Marcus Gilmore | Walter Smith III
In the same month that this set was recorded at New York's legendary Village Vanguard, West Coast resident Gerald Clayton...
Reviewed by John Fordham in issue: August/2020
Ivo Perelman/Matthew Shipp/Nate Wooley: Philosopher's Stone
Most jazz musicians worry about where their next album is coming from, but Ivo Perelman isn’t most jazz musicians and,...
Reviewed by Philip Clark in issue: Dec/Jan/2017/2018
Georgia Mancio & Alan Broadbent: Quiet Is The Star
Alan Broadbent | Georgia Mancio
A follow-up to their outstanding Songbook album released in 2017, Quiet Is The Star presents a further nine beautifully crafted...
Reviewed by Peter Quinn in issue: April/2021
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