Tineka Postma: The Dawn of Light
Esperanza Spalding | Frans Van Der Hoeven | Marc Van Roon | Martijn Vink | Tineke Postma
The fifth album from one of Holland's most sophisticated young post-bop saxophonists, The Dawn of Light is also a notable...
Reviewed by Selwyn Harris in issue: June/2011
Brubeck Bothers Quartet/Paul English Quartet/Horace Alexander Young / Houston Chamber Choir/Robert Simpson: The Voice of
Alongside his scintillating work in a variety of small groups, Dave Brubeck wrote and performed on a far larger scale,...
Reviewed by Alyn Shipton in issue: February/2025
Blossom Dearie: The Early Years Collection 1948-60
There have been various box sets of Blossom Dearie’s material, including a slightly scattershot portfolio of her early work on...
Reviewed by Alyn Shipton in issue: November/2022
Alternative Guitar Summit: Honoring Pat Martino Vol 1
No fewer than 14 guitarists and three rhythm sections make up the Alternative Guitar Summit – an annual live event...
Reviewed by John Fordham in issue: June/2022
Ralph Lalama: Staycation
Akiko Tsuruga | Clifford Barbaro | Joe Magnarelli | Nicole Pasternak Lalama | Ralph Lalama
This is sub-titled ‘a family affair’ and so it is. Ms Pasternak (heard on three tracks) is Mrs Ralph Lalama...
Reviewed by Peter Vacher in issue: July/2022
Yosvany Terry: Today's Opinion
Yosvany Terry is currently a member of the Eddie Palmieri band. Born in central Cuba, he studied at the prestigious...
Reviewed by Tony Hall in issue: July/2012
Volker Kriegel & Friends: Jazzfest Berlin '81
Eberhard Weber | Ralf Huebner | Thomas Betterman | Volker Kriegel | Wolfgang Schlüter
Guitarist Volker Kriegel (1943-2003) proved to be an impressive partner for vibist Dave Pike who were both inspired by...
Reviewed by Stuart Nicholson in issue: March/2013
Satori: In the Corners of Clouds
Dave Whitford | James Maddren | Josephine Davies
Since winning the Perrier Young Jazz Award and graduating from NYJO, Josephine Davies has developed her musicianship playing with bands...
Reviewed by Selwyn Harris in issue: September/2018
Henrik Jensen: Above Your House
Dave Smith | Esben Tjalve | Henrik Jensen
Congratulations to Oliver Weindling for keeping the Babel label going for 30 years, marked by this release, his first for his...
Reviewed by Stuart Nicholson in issue: November/2024
Chris Morrissey: North Hero
Aaron Parks | Chris Morrissey | Mark Guiliana | Mike Lewis
Chris Morrissey is a young New York-based bassist originally from the Minnesota area with a circle of collaborators that that...
Reviewed by Selwyn Harris in issue: Dec/Jan/2013/2014
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