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New releases Feb–March 2025, E-G

Records offered for review to Jazz Journal in January-February 2025, including Duke Ellington, Fred Frith & Shelley Burgon, Grant Green, Vince Guaraldi and Buddy Guy

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Ebba Åsman: When You Know

They say :  Nothing. (Dorado Records)

Echt!: Boilerism

They say :  Since ECHT!’s debut, one question remained: should their music be heard live or in a packed club? With their third album, Boilerism, the band settles the debate, embracing club culture and bringing the vibrant energy of the dance floor to their live performances. (Sdban Ultra, SDBANULP42)

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Ellington, Duke: Piano In The Foreground

They say :  Nothing. (20th Century Masterworks 350275 – LP)

Ellis, Anita; Lawrence, Carol: The World in My Arms + Tonight at 8:30 (2 LP on 1 CD)

They say :  Anita Ellis, Carol Lawrence (vcl), Peter Matz (arr, cond) (Fresh Sound Records FSRV 144)

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Enji: Sonor

They say :  Enji is combining Jazz and Folk with the traditions of Mongolian song. Featuring Elias Stemeseder on piano, Robert Landfermann on Bass, Julian Sartorius on drums and Paul Brändle on guitar. (Squama / SQM033)

Ennis, Ethel / Anderson, Ernestine: Four Classic Albums Plus (Lullabies For Losers / Change Of Scenery / Have You Forgotten? / The Fascinating Ernestine)

They say :  Four Classic Albums Plus (Lullabies For Losers / Change Of Scenery / Have You Forgotten? / The Fascinating Ernestine) (AMSC1464) (AVID Jazz, AMSC1464)

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Evans, Bill: Further Ahead: Live in Finland 1964-1969

They say :  Nothing. (Elemental Music 5990551 – 2LP)

Evans, Bill: Sunday At The Village Vanguard

They say :  Nothing. (20th Century Masterworks 350279 – LP)

Evans, Bill: Further Ahead: Live in Finland 1964-1969

They say :  Nothing. (Elemental 5990451 – 2CD)

Fiedler, Joe: Dragon Suite

They say :  an expressive tour-de-force, which finds these three co-conspirators stretching their melodic and harmonic range, traversing sundry rhythmic trails, and generally sticking their necks out musically (Multiphonics Music)

Fizgerald, Ella: Live At The Coliseum

They say :  The Moment Of Truth: Ella At The Coliseum was recorded at the Oakland Coliseum on June 30, 1967, and was recently unearthed in the private tape collection of Verve Records founder Norman Granz. The album spans nine tracks, most never heard before, and features Fitzgerald accompanied by members of The Duke Ellington Orchestra at its prime. (Verve)

Fort, Joan: So Far, So Good

They say :  Joan Fort (g), Philip Lewin (b), David Puime (d) (Fresh Sound Records FSRCD 5133)

Fort, Kevin: Everything I Love

They say :  Everything I Love features Kevin’s fresh arrangements of several jazz classics alongside five original compositions. Inspired by the great bebop pianists of the past and present the album offers a joyful exploration of the swinging, straight-ahead side of the piano trio tradition. (JeruJazz Records / JJR-21-CD)

Frith, Fred & Burgon, Shelly : The Life and Behavior

They say :  Compiled from two archival sessions in 2002 and 2005, Fred and Shelley achieve telepathic synchronicity in these concise and precise pieces. (Relative Pitch Records RPR1202)

Fujii, Satoko: Altitude 1100 Meters

They say :  Pianist/composer Satoko Fujii creates a new kind of soundscape with her first ever string ensemble. Simply titled GEN, which means string in Japanese, the new ensemble features Fujii with Yuriko Mukoujima and Ayako Kato – violins, Atsuko Hatano – viola and electronics, Hiroshi Yoshino – bass and Akira Horikoshi – drums. (Libra Records)

Gall, Chris: Impressionists Improvised

They say :  Chris Gall is one of the most respected German pianists of his generation, consistently expanding the boundaries of jazz through his global performances with Quadro Nuevo, two trio releases on ACT, award-winning orchestral film soundtracks, performances with the Salzburg Philharmonic, and more. Blending iconic works by Debussy, Ravel, and Satie with his own inspired compositions, Gall’s new record reimagines these classics with bold improvisations and a contemporary sensibility. (GLM Music)

Garbin, Daniel: Rising

They say :  Guitarist Daniel Garbin combines strong melodies with vibrant solos on his wide-ranging jazz album “Rising.”Utilizing a top-notch quintet, Garbin performs seven originals that contain plenty of variety along with infectious grooves. (6×20 Records)

Ghazi Al-Mulaifi, Boom.Diwan & Arturo O’Farrill: Live In The Khaleej!

They say :  A jazz ensemble led by Arturo O’Farrill brings together elements of pearl diving music from the Arabian Gulf and the Afro-Latin Caribbean, exploring the common roots of cosmopolitan seafaring cultures and the African diaspora and bringing it into the present tense. (Self-released)

Glebe: Gaudí

They say :  Gaudí is the forthcoming album from multi-faceted musicians and composers Kieran Gunter and Chris Band. Gunter and Bland present a captivating selection of original songs, partly inspired by the great guitar/piano led ensembles such as The Pat Metheny Group and The Impossible Gentlemen. (Daggio Records, DR001)

Gofa, Nassia: Herkyna – Nassia Gofa & The Jazz Tales ” From Darkness To Light”

They say :  Jazz singer Nassia Gofa and her band “The Jazz Tales” have recently released their album “Herkyna”. It contains a series of new compositions by Stefanos Kozanis with lyrics by Karina Rubinstein. The tracks of the album represent various jazz idioms and narrate the great journey of mankind from darkness to light … (Jazz Breeze Records JBR023)

Graf, Tom: Struttin’

They say :  Tom’s 8th release as a Jazz Songwriter and first since 2020. Unique in that he is the songwriter but not a player on the album. Players include San Francisco finest (Ray Obiedo, Mike Olmos and others) (Borrowed Time Music)

Grasso, Pasquale: Fervency

They say :  Jazz guitar virtuoso Pasquale Grasso comes out swinging on his bold new trio album “Fervency.” The repertoire spans hallmarks of jazz history, while selectively avoiding common standards. Grasso extends his masterful fretboard flights and elaborate arrangements on tunes by established bygone jazz titans. (Sony Music Masterworks)

Green,Grant: Gooden’s Corner

They say :  Nothing. (Jazz Wax JWR4629 – LP)

Griffith, Boyce Justice: The Point

They say :  Saxophonist Boyce Justice Griffith posits that there are such universal moods and experiences that form the building blocks of every person. Griffith’s album The Point expounds on this idea through the timeless mediums of swing and blues to explore key existential elements like faith, solitude, arrogance, justice, confidence, and rest. (Outside in Music OiM2410)

Grimal, Alexandra; Di Domenico, Giovanni : Shakkei

They say :  These duets exemplify a compelling musical interplay, characterized by symmetrical encounters and an organic, intuitive dialogue that seamlessly weaves together elements of core improvisation, contemporary classical influences, and jazzy choruses, resulting in a rich tapestry of sound that is captivating in its spontaneity and depth. (RPR1216)

Guaraldi, Vince: It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown

They say :  Available for the first time ever, the complete Vince Guaraldi soundtrack for It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown feautures drummer Mike Clark and bassist Seward McCain. The full soundtrack album includes the original 25 cues that comprise the score of the special. (Lee Mendelson Film Productions)

Guy, Buddy: Stone Crazy 1958-1963 Recordings

They say :  Nothing. (Hoo Doo Records 3036 – CD)

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