Inez Jones: Have you met…

A lovely voice made even more relaxed than usual by the fine guitar of Oscar Moore, this collection is a...

Reviewed by Alyn Shipton in issue: May/2013

Sidney Bechet/Mezz Mezzrow: The King Jazz Records Story

This 5CD set has been out in various separate issues before, but this collection is the most convenient yet, assembling...

Reviewed by Alyn Shipton in issue: May/2013

Bill Evans: Empathy + Pike's Peak

Shelly Manne | Percy Heath | Walter Perkins | Bill Evans | Connie Kay | Cannonball Adderley | Herbie Lewis | Monty Budwig | Dave Pike

This is relatively minor Evans, but interesting nevertheless. Dating from the year following Scott LaFaro's death, it avoids his new...

Reviewed by Brian Priestley in issue: May/2013

Christian Muthspie: Seaven Teares (A Tribute to John Dowland)

Franck Tortiller | Matthieu Michel | Steve Swallow | Christian Muthspiel

In this reworking of the compositions of 16th century English Renaissance composer John Dowland, the 50-year-old Austrian trombonist Christian Muthspiel...

Reviewed by Selwyn Harris in issue: May/2013

Benny Bailey/Phil Woods: Big Brass/Rights of Swing

The two principals, plus Tommy Flanagan and French horn player Julius Watkins in two settings, of which the first –...

Reviewed by Alyn Shipton in issue: May/2013

Maya Homburger/Barry Guy: Tales of Enchantment

Barry Guy | Maya Homburger

On this duo recording, the versatile bassist-composer Barry Guy, and the Baroque violinist Maya Homburger lay down their unique interpretations...

Reviewed by Selwyn Harris in issue: May/2013

Reijseger Fraanje Sylla: Down Deep

A spiritually mesmerising world-jazz trio (featuring inspirational Dutch cellist Ernst Reijseger and Wolof vocalist Mola Sylla) has recorded scores for...

Reviewed by Selwyn Harris in issue: May/2013

Stephane Huchard: Panamerican

The Parisian Brooklyn-based drummer Huchard hires an interesting crossover band featuring Chris Cheek and Jim Beard in a sharply stylish...

Reviewed by Selwyn Harris in issue: May/2013

The Sidewinders: A Little Busy

As this young Belgian quintet's (with pianist Eve Beuvens) name suggests, it's a retro hard bop dedication, but to the...

Reviewed by Selwyn Harris in issue: May/2013

‘Killer’ Ray Appleton: Naptown Legacy

Brian Lynch | Little Johnny Rivero | Ian Hendrickson-Smith | Bob Sabin | Todd Herbert | Rick Germanson | Peter Bernstein | Ray Appleton

Though the concept of this CD pays tribute to the musicians born in his hometown of Indianapolis – like Wes...

Reviewed by Tony Hall in issue: May/2013