Review of Ed Jones/Emil Karlsen: From Where Light Falls

Ed Jones/Emil Karlsen: From Where Light Falls

Ed Jones | Emil Karlsen

FMR Records

Rating: ★★★★

There isn’t much saxophonist Ed Jones hasn’t done in terms of the broader spectrum of jazz, from acid jazz with...

Reviewed by Selwyn Harris in issue: October/2021

Review of Sean Jones: Im.pro.vise Never Before Seen

Sean Jones: Im.pro.vise Never Before Seen

Luques Curtis | Obed Calvaire | Orrin Evans | Sean Jones

Mack Avenue

Rating: ★★★

For the purposes of jazz industry marketing, Jones may be profiled as the great post-bop hope, nouveau Freddie et al....

Reviewed by Kevin Le Gendre in issue: September/2014

Review of Dave Liebman: Trust and Honesty

Dave Liebman: Trust and Honesty

Ben Monder | Dave Liebman | John Herbert

Editor's Choice

Newvelle

Rating: ★★★★

If Dave Liebman is not the most recorded artist in jazz, then he must be pretty close. The liner notes...

Reviewed by Stuart Nicholson in issue: February/2023

Review of Ed Jones: For Your Ears Only

Ed Jones: For Your Ears Only

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

Impossible Ark Records

Rating: ★★★

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

Review of Darius Jones: Legend Of e’Boi (The Hypervigilant)

Darius Jones: Legend Of e’Boi (The Hypervigilant)

Chris Lightcap | Darius Jones | Gerald Cleaver

AUM Fidelity

Rating: ★★★★

Alto saxophonist Darius Jones has been building an impressive body of work since the early 2000s, and this new release...

Reviewed by Kevin Le Gendre in issue: November/2024

Review of Elvin Jones: Illumination/Dear John C.

Elvin Jones: Illumination/Dear John C.

Charles Davis | Charlie Mariano | Elvin Jones | Hank Jones | Jimmy Garrison | McCoy Tyner | Prince Lasha | Richard Davis | Roland Hanna | Sonny Simmons

Impulse!

Rating: ★★★

It is interesting to reflect that in the generation before Elvin Jones’, musicians who achieved great things as members of...

Reviewed by Stuart Nicholson in issue: Dec/Jan/2011/2012

Review of Elvin Jones and Richard Davis: Heavy Sounds

Elvin Jones and Richard Davis: Heavy Sounds

Billy Green | Elvin Jones | Frank Foster | Richard Davis

Impulse!/Verve By Request Series

Rating: ★★★

Originally conceived by Elvin Jones and bass virtuoso Richard Davis as a trio recording with guitarist Larry Coryell (who was...

Reviewed by Jon Newey in issue: November/2024

Review of Aki Rissanen/Jussi Lehtonen Quartet: …With Dave Liebman

Aki Rissanen/Jussi Lehtonen Quartet: …With Dave Liebman

Ozella

Rating: ★★

This Finnish piano trio set features master saxophonist Dave Liebman and is a mix of folk music, modal/free jazz traditions...

Reviewed by Selwyn Harris in issue: May/2015

Review of Joe Armon-Jones: Starting Today

Joe Armon-Jones: Starting Today

Asheber | Big Sharer | David Mrakpor | Dylan Jones | Ego Ella May | James Mollison | Joe Armon-Jones | Kwake Bass | KwAkE BaSs | Maxwell Owin

Brownswood BWOOD0177LP

Rating: ★★★★

Best known as part of Ezra Collective, Joe Armon-Jones’ debut calls in the cream of London's new jazz scene, but...

Reviewed by Nick Hasted in issue: June/2018

Review of Joe Armon-Jones: All The Quiet Part I

Joe Armon-Jones: All The Quiet Part I

Ife Ogunjobi | James Mollison | Joe Armon-Jones | Kwake Bass | Mutale Chashi | Natcyet Wakili | Nubya Garcia

Aquarii Records

Rating: ★★★

Ezra Collective member Joe Armon-Jones has of late been at the forefront of the London jazz scene. Co-writing and performing...

Reviewed by Ammar Kalia in issue: April/2025

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