Kenny Wheeler Big Band: The Long Waiting

Stan Sulzmann | Mark Nightingale | Duncan Lamont | John Parricelli | Derek Watkins | Dave Horler | Henry Lowther | John Taylor | Julian Argüelles | Barnaby Dickinson

It doesn't seem that long a wait, but this collection of original material is a most welcome companion to the...

Reviewed by Brian Priestley in issue: April/2012

David Linx, Rhoda Scott, André Ceccarelli: Rock My Boat

André Ceccarelli | Rhoda Scott | David Linx

It's difficult to keep up with David Linx's output, such is his prodigious work rate. A typically eclectic 12-track collection,...

Reviewed by Peter Quinn in issue: April/2012

Mário Laginha/Julian Argüelles/Helge Norbakken: 20 Anos de Jazz no Parque

Mário Laginha | Julian Argüelles | Helge Norbakken

This recording comes live from the lush green surroundings of the Jazz in the Park festival in Fundação Serralves, Porto....

Reviewed by Selwyn Harris in issue: April/2012

Wes Montgomery: Grooveyard

Bobby Thomas | Wes Montgomery | Monk Montgomery | Buddy Montgomery

Several reference books give Wes Montgomery's RIverside debut, in particular The Incredible Guitar of Wes Montgomery, as his first quartet...

Reviewed by Jack Massarik in issue: April/2012

Chick Corea/Eddie Gomez/Paul Motian: Further Explorations

Paul Motian | Eddie Gomez | Chick Corea

Inspired by the Bill Evans album Explorations from 1961, Corea revisits material associated with the late pianist together with originals...

Reviewed by Stuart Nicholson in issue: April/2012

Irène Schweizer: To Whom it May Concern

Known for her open-minded piano only excursions, this is the Swiss free improv pianist live solo in Zurich covering Carla...

Reviewed by Selwyn Harris in issue: April/2012

Max Roach Plus Four: Quiet as it's Kept/Parisian Sketches

These two fine albums by the piano-less quintet featuring the Turrentine brothers and Julian Priester are essential post-Clifford Brown examples...

Reviewed by Alyn Shipton in issue: April/2012

Teddy Edwards/Howard McGhee: Together Again

This 1961 reunion of the men who really brought bop to the West is their best latterday get-together, immeasurably helped...

Reviewed by Alyn Shipton in issue: April/2012

Duck Baker Trio: Amnesia in Trastevere

UK guitarist Richard ‘Duck’ Baker transmutes blues and country fingerpicking to a swing jazz situation in trio with brilliantly diverse...

Reviewed by Selwyn Harris in issue: April/2012

Mats/Morgan Band: Live

Gerald Watkins | Jason Marsalis | Jasen Weaver | Oscar Rossignoli

Swedish keyboardist Mats Öberg and drummer Morgan Ågren once toured with Zappa and their funky cocktail of prog and jazz...

Reviewed by Selwyn Harris in issue: August/2020