Various Artists: British Traditional Jazz: At a Tangent Vol 6: Classic Style Bands

An anthology of 23 tracks of British traditional bands who modelled their playing on 1920s Chicago, with some rare sides...

Reviewed by Alyn Shipton in issue: November/2014

Topology and Trichotomy: Healthy

Bernard Hoey | Pat Marchisella | Sean Foran | Christa Powell | John Parker | Robert Davidson | John Babbage | Kylie Davidson

What at first sight looks like the title of a study book in mathematics, turns out to be something far...

Reviewed by Selwyn Harris in issue: November/2014

Rigmor Gustafsson: When You Make Me Smile

Martin Höper | Rigmor Gustafsson | Jonas Holgersson | Jonas Östholm

Fans of Swedish vocalist Rigmor Gustafsson will know that she seeks out unique musical situations for her recordings: think of...

Reviewed by Peter Quinn in issue: November/2014

Federico Casagrande: At the End of the Day

This contemporary acoustic guitarist's mesmerizing new recording boasts an elegant ensemble in the shape of percussionist/electronics Michele Rabbia and cellist...

Reviewed by Selwyn Harris in issue: November/2014

Eple Trio: Universal Cycle

An attractive sounding Norwegian recording possessing all the characteristics – the whispered dynamics, zen groove and meditative vibe – of...

Reviewed by Selwyn Harris in issue: November/2014

Christian Muthspiel & Steve Swallow: Simple Songs

Steve Swallow | Christian Muthspiel

This disc from Austrian trombonist Christian Muthspiel and US bassist Steve Swallow would have fitted in seamlessly with ACT's current...

Reviewed by Robert Shore in issue: November/2014

Elio Villafranca: Caribbean Tinge Live at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola

Camilo Molina | Juango Butierez | Terell Stafford | Vincent Herring | Lewis Nash | Greg Tardy | Carlos Henriquez | Nelson Mated | Greg August | Elio Villafranca

Another exceptional fusion of latin and jazz, this time from a different angle. Inspired by what legendary New Orleans pianist...

Reviewed by Tony Hall in issue: November/2014

Charlie Wood: New Souvenirs

Dudley Phillips | Charlie Wood | Chris Allard | Nic France

While Charlie Wood's previous release on the Memphis-based independent label Archer Records, his fine 2012 album Lush Life, served up...

Reviewed by Peter Quinn in issue: November/2014

Blue-Eyed Hawk: Under the Moon

Alex Roth | Laura Jurd | Corrie Dick | Lauren Kinsella

Young musicians coming out of the cosseted world of jazz academia might feel the need to let their hair down...

Reviewed by Selwyn Harris in issue: November/2014

Avishai Cohen's Triveni: Dark Nights

Nasheet Waits | Avishai Cohen | Gerald Clayton | Anat Cohen | Keren Ann | Omer Avital

Not to be confused with the bassist of the same name, Avishai Cohen the trumpeter has gradually emerged as an...

Reviewed by Selwyn Harris in issue: November/2014