2R+2B: Live At The Tbilisi Jazz Festival 1978
They say : One of the most important Latvian jazz ensembles of the 1970s – quartet “2R + 2B”. These recordings have been made at the first Tbilisi Jazz Festival 1978 in Georgia. LP comes with extended liner notes and photos (Jersika Records)
A Plane To Catch: Soul Piece
They say : Bonded over a mutual love for Motown, Soul, and improvisation, Denmark’s renowned outlet for jazz, April Records, proudly presents the sophomore release from ‘A Plane To Catch’, leaning into the energy, joy and sound of 60’s Funk and Soul music. (April Records APR136)
Ackerley, Jessica: All Of the Colours Are Singing
They say : Ackerley has established themself as a unique and versatile guitarist, composer, and improviser, working alongside notable musicians such as Tyshawn Sorey, Daniel Carter, and Patrick Shiroishi, to name a few. All Of the Colours Are Singing, touches on their eclectic musical background, masterfully intertwining ambient, classical, jazz improvisation, and art-rock. (AKP Recordings)
Alice & The Mountain: Stripped
They say : Nothing. (Losen Records LOS2932 CD)
Allemano, Lina + Andrea Parkins: Lina Allemano’s Ohrenschmaus with special guest Andrea Parkins, Flip Side
They say : Trumpeter Lina Allemano releases new album, Flip Side, on Oct 4, 2024 from her Berlin based power trio OHRENSCHMAUS, featuring special guest Andrea Parkins on 3 of the 7 tracks. Lina Allemano (CA) trumpet, Dan Peter Sundland (NO) electric bass, Michael Griener (DE) drums, Andrea Parkins (US) accordion, objects, electronics. (Lumo Records LM 2024-16)
Alvey, John: Loft Glow
They say : Nashville drummer John Alvey debuts with “Loft Glow” & some of Nashville’s finest: Roland Barber, tb/arr; Joel Frahm, ts; Jovan Quallo, as; Matt Endahl, p;Jacob Jezioro, b. Alvey’s very first jazz inspiration was Benny Golson, whose “Terminal 1,” featured here, fits the aesthetics of the disc’s three originals. (Jazz Music City)
Ambrosetti, Franco: Sweet Caress
They say : Accompanied by an all-star group of pianist Alan Broadbent, guitarist John Scofield, bassist Scott Colley and drummer Peter Erskine, plus a 29-piece orchestra arranged by Broadbent, flugelhornist Franco Ambrosetti pulls heartstrings on “Sweet Caress”, a programme of originals and covers including Mal Waldron’s “Soul Eyes”, J. Russel Robinson’s “Portrait of Jennie” and Charlie Haden’s “Nightfall”. (Enja Records ENJ9852)
Amirault, Greg: A Change of Pace
They say : Called “one of the most significant jazz guitarists/composers on the scene today” by The Whole Note magazine, Greg Amirault announces the release of A Change of Pace, his 4th album as a leader. For this recording, the Montreal based guitarist returns to leading a trio – his favourite musical format – having previously recorded with a quartet on his critically acclaimed third recording News Blues. (Independent)
Anders Malta Almost Big Band: Introducing
They say : Belonging to a new generation of musicians with a deep love and knowledge of the jazz tradition, ‘Introducing’ sees the band pay tribute to the timeless Hardbop sound of the 50’s and 60’s, whilst offering a contemporary European perspective on the classic large ensemble format. (APR131 (April Records))
Avishai, Yonathan: Shapes and Sounds
They say : Five years after his last album with ECM, French-Israeli pianist Yonathan Avishai (a member of the Avishai Cohen Quartet) releases a new album which celebrates this trio’s 10th anniversary. It includes 6 new original compositions and 2 covers “When You’re Smiling” and Leo Ferré’s “La Melancolie”. (jazz&people JPCD824005)
Baczkowski, Steve: Cheap Fabric
They say : This recording of solo improvisations was initiated and realized by Steve’s longtime friend and collaborator David Bailey. They recorded nearly all of these pieces on the evening of a lunar eclipse, after David brought his vintage reel-to-reel tape machine to Steve’s old warehouse living room. The process and timing created an energy of focused intensity and stark intimacy, which is apparent in the music. (Relative Pitch Records RPR1187)
Ban, Lucian & Mat Maneri: Transylvanian Dance
They say : On their second ECM album, Romanian pianist Lucian Ban and U.S. violist Mat Maneri find fresh inspiration as they revisit the music of Béla Bartók, the great Hungarian composer. Recorded live in October 2022 as part of the Retracing Bartók project in Timisoara, Romania, these performances bear testimony to the two musicians’ finely attuned understanding. (ECM Records 6513053)
Bancroft, Phil: Swings and Roundabouts
They say : Scottish saxophonst Phil Bancroft reissues his 1997 debut album. Recorded with Steve Watts (bass) and Marcello Pellitteri (drums), it features five originals, including the playful Jiggle and the tender ballad B’s Niece, plus brother Tom’s Space Buffie 1999, Pellitteri’s Rock House, a free improvisation by the trio, and Duke Ellington’s I Got It Bad. (Myriad Streams MYRIAD 004)
Banfield, Bill: Take Time to Listen
They say : Guitarist Banfield is unbelievably accomplished, having composed and performed in 12 symphonies, 7 operas & 9 concerti in No. America’s finest orchestras. His new release is a solo guitar project of pop classics and jazz standards and his guitar work is bluesy, funky, sonorous and abstract. (Mesa/BlueMoon Recordings)
Barbieri, Gato: Standards Lost and Found
They say : Nothing. (Red Records RR1233472 CD)
Barbieri, Gato: Standards Lost and Found
They say : Nothing. (Red Records RR1233471 LP)
Barnes, Alan & David Newton: Tis Autumn
They say : There is a reflective quality to this duo release from award-winning reedsman Alan Barnes and pianist David Newton. Here, Newton combines taste, touch and innate harmonic sense while Barnes plays saxophones and clarinets with touching candour. ‘Tis Autumn’, a carefully programmed set bookending bossas, ballads, Bacharach and Bernstein, is Barnes and Newton’s best outing yet. (Woodville Records WVCD154)
Bartholomew, Zachary: Balancing Act
They say : Pianist and composer Bartholomew’s debut of his inventive originals covers the gamut of contemporary jazz styles and modes of expression. He’s one of the most sought-after musicians in south Florida, and listening to his debut, one can see why. (Self Released)
Bates / Debono, Charlie / Helena: A Thousand Nights
They say : Two of the UK’s most exciting young performers and rising stars in the world of jazz have joined forces to create A Thousand Nights: a unique big band / orchestral album with many modern twists and a plethora of surprises at every turn. This formidable new project sees multi-award-winning pianist, composer and arranger Charlie Bates, team up with rising star vocalist Helena Debono, in a tour de force of jazz brilliance. (Independent BD01)
Beasley, John & Frankfurt Radio Big Band: Returning To Forever
They say : It was In 2019 when John Beasley first embarked on the ambitious project: reimagining Return To Forever’s music for the three-time GRAMMY-nominated Frankfurt Radio Big Band. While some of Chick Corea’s pieces had been performed in various ways over the years, they had never been adapted for a large jazz orchestra at this level. However, due to the COVID pandemic the music was not recorded until 2023 – and it was well worth the wait! (Candid Records CAN33352)
Belsitzman, Maya & Herman, Uriel: Pauses In Shades
They say : Leading British jazz label Ubuntu Music proudly presents the cinematic, meditative, transportive upcoming collaborative release from esteemed Israeli musicians Maya Belsitzman and Uriel Herman. A suite of ten improvised pieces on piano, cello, voice and effects, ‘Pauses in Shades’ is set to release on September 27th. (Ubuntu Music)
Benoit, Yannick: Le Repere
They say : Saxophone player and composer Yannick Benoit offers a beautiful debut album to celebrate the birth of his first child. His quartet explores eleven of his original compositions, with influences from Coltrane, J.D. Allen or Pharoah Sanders. Line-up : Yannick Benoit (comp. & sax.), Sylvain Le Ray (p), Tom Guillois (b), Jean-Baptiste Loutte (d). “Disque du Jour” TSF JAZZ (week of the 11st of March, 2024). (Welcome Home)
Blakey, Art: Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers With Thelonious Monk
They say : Nothing. (20th Century Masterworks 350272 LP)
Blåly: Nystalgi
They say : With a reputation for championing Denmark’s most special emerging creative voices to the world, April Records is home to many of the country’s finest contemporary musicians and composers. This Autumn the label proudly presents the contemplative debut release from ‘Blåly’, a brand new trio motivated by the transformative and healing powers of music. (April Records APR128)
Blue, T.K.: Planet Bluu
They say : T.K. Blue, is thrilled to announce the release of Planet Bluu, one of his most compelling and significant works to date. Having performed and recorded closely with the likes of Dizzy Gillespie and NEA Jazz Masters Dr. Randy Weston, Abdullah Ibrahim and Jimmy Scott, leading saxophonist, flutist, composer, arranger, and educator T.K. Blue offers this latest release as his 14th album as band leader. (Jaja Productions)
Bokar, Pascal: I Can Tell
They say : The pinnacle of versatility, talent, and musicianship, Pascal Bokar impresses everyone with his innovative combination of musical styles culminating into the unique blend he calls AfroBlueGrazz. The name derives from combining Afro-Funk, Blues, Bluegrass and Jazz to form a completely new sound blending the familiarity heard across a multi-genre performance. (Pascal Bokar/Sugo Music)
Bover, Albert: A Parisian Affair
They say : Albert Bover (p), Yoni Zelnik (b), Philippe Soirat (d) (Fresh Sound Records FSRCD 5132)
Braden, Don & Teepe, Joris : Joris Teepe Don Braden Quartet At PizzaExpress Live – In London
They say : Veteran saxophonist Don Braden, who first came to prominence in the 1980s as a sideman for the likes of jazz stars Betty Carter, Freddie Hubbard and Tony Williams, has announced a new live album with longstanding friend and revered bassist Joris Teepe. (PX Records )
Brott, Alexander: Leon’s Lullaby
They say : New original music by guitarist Alexander Brott dedicated to composers’ son featuring some of NYC’s strongest voices on the contemporary bebop scene (Stefano Doglioni – Bass Clarinet, Ari Roland – Bass, Keith Balla- Drums). “Alexander Brott is one of my favorite young players on the scene.” – Peter Bernstein (Fresh Sound Records (Swing Alley) SA050)
Brownbridge, Myra: The Voyage Out
They say : London upright bassist Myra Brownbridge presents her debut record – drawing on folk, swing, bossa nova, afro cuban rhythms, and the writings of Virginia Woolfe, ‘The Voyage Out’ features guitar virtuoso Tom Ollendorff as well as a feature from UK sax legend Tony Kofi. (Self Release)
Bushman, Raffy: Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
They say : Raffy’s 5th project in 5 years ‘Here Now, Gone Tomorrow’ blends post-bop arranging with contemporary rhythms taken from trap, hip-hop and broken beat. Supported by musicians including Johnny Woodham (Alfa Mist), Theo Erskine (The Banger Factory) and Arran Kent (Jasmine Myra), the project tells the story of a lifelong musical journey through hip-hop, jazz, classical, and gospel. (Bridge The Gap – BTG214)
Butler, Isrea: Congo Lament
They say : Grammy award-winning Count Basie Orchestra lead trombonist Dr. Isrea Butler of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (Vegas Records VR 1026)