Larry Coryell: The Lift

Lumpy | Matt Montgomery | Larry Coryell | Chester Thompson

For his third Wide Hive release Coryell continues to plough his much visited power rock furrow. While his last outing...

Reviewed by Andy Robson in issue: August/2013

Terje Rypdal: Melodic Warrior

Sebastian Perlowski | The Hilliard Ensemble, | Terje Rypdal | Bruckner Orchestra Linz | Dennis Russell Davies | Wroclaw Philharmonic Orchestra

Actually two epic orchestral works, either of which would stand as a major release. Melodic Warrior is a breathtaking fusion...

Reviewed by Andy Robson in issue: August/2013

Louis Armstrong: Musical Autobiography Vol.1 and 2

Despite the claim that this is “remastered for probably the finest ever sound quality” this Avid reissue (with two bonus...

Reviewed by Alyn Shipton in issue: August/2013

Ralph Alessi and Fred Hersch: Only Many

Ralph Alessi | Fred Hersch

Pianist Fred Hersch and trumpeter Ralph Alessi are long time collaborators and both regularly perform in a duo setting. Here...

Reviewed by Selwyn Harris in issue: August/2013

Chet Baker: Chet is Back

Originally on RCA, this 1962 set was recorded in Rome shortly after Chet left jail, and long regarded as among...

Reviewed by Alyn Shipton in issue: August/2013

Marlene Ver Planck: Ballads… Mostly

An accomplished veteran in the standards-singing business, and her generous, soothing vocal is backed by guests Houston Person and Jay...

Reviewed by Selwyn Harris in issue: August/2013

Ntjam Rosie: At The Back Of Beyond

The Magic Strings | Ntjam Rosie | Tjaco Oostdijk | Jorn ten Hoopen | Peter Delannoye | Alexander Van Popta | Jorn Ten Hoopen | Alexander van Popta | Reinier Bas | Florian Sperzel

According to established protocol, jazz has composers, and soul music songwriters. Yet the link between the two is melody, and...

Reviewed by Kevin Le Gendre in issue: August/2013

Sonny Stitt Quartets: Rearin' Back/Tribute To Ellington

Ronnie Matthews | Paul Chambers | Sonny Stitt | Lou Levy | Arthur Harper | Lex Humphries | Stan Levey

Over the years, the copyright holders of Duke Ellington’s compositions have probably generated far more greenbacks from the innumerable cover...

Reviewed by Roy Carr in issue: August/2013

George Benson: Inspiration: A Tribute to Nat King Cole

George Benson

Acknowledged by Benson as one of his biggest inspirations, this loving salute from one master to another presents 12 sparkling...

Reviewed by Peter Quinn in issue: August/2013

Jussi Fredriksson: Tidewaters

A young Finnish piano trio, featuring sax, with an energetic interaction that’s as swayed by straight ahead swing as it...

Reviewed by Selwyn Harris in issue: August/2013