Introducing the single In A Dream, publicist Rebecca tells us that its creator Rosie Frater-Taylor is “one of the most electrifying forces in contemporary British jazz”. She adds that “with her album Featherweight landing widespread critical acclaim, the multi-faceted singer, songwriter and musician releases a bold addition with Featherweight – Deluxe”. She continues: “Rosie is a virtuoso guitarist and vocalist of remarkable emotional depth . . . She seamlessly weaves rock, alt-pop, neo-soul, new-school jazz, and folk into her singular sound. Drawing inspiration from icons like Joni Mitchell, Pat Metheny, Kate Bush . . . Rosie’s music is a vibrant tapestry of influences.”

Publicist Mark says of Chicago’s Christopher Dammann Sextet that it breaks new ground with its debut album and shares that he is “so stoked” to announce its arrival. He continues: “Please have a listen to this stellar record, all at once familiar to fans of the deep history of Chicago’s rich improvised music scene, and also a refreshing expression of something new and very personal.”

Publicist Riyah tell us that for the London Jazz Festival 2024, NYJO has teamed up with “the legendary vocalist Cleveland Watkiss” to present Sun Ra Reimagined, 23 November at Milton Court. Riyah says it will bring a new dimension to Sun Ra’s “iconic” works.

Publicist Julie announces the return of Neil Cowley, the pianist who successfully combined what some viewed as quirky standup and self-consciously eccentric jazz trio some two decades ago. She says his reconvened trio have a magnificent new recording, Entity and became one of the fastest selling shows at the 2024 LJF. They tour in spring 2025, an event that sees Cowley “reunited with his ‘brothers’ and close musical allies, bassist Rex Horan and drummer Evan Jenkins”. She describes their reacquaintance as “a tearful, yet joyful reunion”.

Publicist Leah tells us that Parisian multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer Cédric Hanriot has produced a“vital and ground-breaking new album” featuring “talented guests” such as Erik Truffaz and Soweto Kinch. Leah says the music on the album carries “echoes of Bill Evans, while other songs embrace hip-hop, funk, soul and electronica”. As a pianist, Hanriot is notable for his exciting mastery of a style developed by Herbie Hancock and McCoy Tyner half a century ago. Maybe the new ground is conceptual. Leah reports Hanriot’s inspirations for the album: “For some time now, quantum physics has been shedding scientific light on some of life’s mystical phenomena. My belief is that quantum physics and spirituality are not antagonistic in nature, but rather speak of the same thing, a synchronized tautology of sorts, thus it became a critical catalyst for this album. We are Energy, Music is Energy and Life is magic!”