Eden, Joanna: The Road To Paysandú
They say : Recorded in Montevideo, mixed in LA and inspired by journeys through Uruguay, Joanna Eden’s seventh studio album The Road To Paysandú reflects on new horizons, perspectives and life rhythms. It features South American keyboard supremo Hugo Fattoruso alongside UK Latin-jazz scene’s leading bass player, Uruguayan and new husband Andrés Lafone. Like her hero Joni Mitchell, Joanna’s lyrics reflect on life’s changes with a disarming honesty wit and an underlying warmth. (Mr Riddles Music) https://www.joannaeden.net/paysandu-roadmap
Efternøler, Anne & Lige Børn: Brugskunst
They say : Danish trumpeter and composer Anne Efternøler returns with a bold new release, an album that redefines ensemble interplay with an unconventional lineup: trumpet and three double basses. Showcasing Efternøler’s distinct compositional voice, the album balances structured ideas with free-flowing improvisation, all while embracing an exploratory, minimalist approach. (Hobby Horse Records)
EH3 (Erland Helbo, Frode Berg): Close To Nothing
They say : The bedrock of Norwegian jazz EH3, led by guitarist Erland Helbo, is jazz-rock with a solid pointer to American tradition, the blues, but with jazz’s expanded language and harmonic richness. It’s also not possible to escape the influence of soul, funk, and classic rhythm & blues. In the Norwegian jazz guitar tradition, there are musicians who have left their own mark on Helbo and developed the tonal language of EH3: Terje Rypdal for instance. (Losen Records LOS3172 CD)
Electric Gumbo: It’s On!
They say : Featuring Simon Paterson, Stevie Smith, Paul Deats, Magnus Hawker-French, Rachel Foster, Toni Kofi, Sharp Little Bones, Alistair Parnell, Benny Lee, Emily Shell, Paul Emmett, Peter Beardsworth, Reuben Paterson, Thom Whitworth, Lucy Blick, Matt Eris, Matt Ratcliffe. Electric / upright bassist and founder of Nottingham’s popular ‘Sharp Little Bones’ ensemble presents Electric Gumbo: An ode to the vibrant musical talents of the East Midlands. (Full Beam Music, FBM001) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPbF8hz9m_c
Ferguson, Lance: L’Océan De Toi
They say : Music maestro Lance Ferguson (The Bamboos / Rare Groove Spectrum / Machines Always Win / Menagerie and lately, The Ferguson Rogers Process), releases his newly composed score to long-lost 1981 French cinematic gem ‘L’Océan de toi’, with languid cinematic funk, dreamy lounge-exotica and moody easy listening that evoke the film’s hazy, sun-kissed atmospheres. (Pacific Theatre PT016) https://lanceferguson.bandcamp.com/album/loc-an-de-toi-original-soundtrack-recording
Filipsen, Anders (Anders Filipsen Trio): Aldebar Nights Of Mangos
They say : On its debut album, the Anders Filipsen Trio creates a musical landscape in perpetual transformation, where jazz merges with classical music, experimental rock and free music. The music balances catchy melodies, playful rhythms and inexhaustible curiosity. Anders Filipsen first encountered jazz through headphones, which were placed on his mother’s stomach and through which Zoot Sims poured out. The traditions of this music form the intuitive basis for AFT’s music (ILK368CD) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bruFot3w0lE&list=OLAK5uy_kUWXuI4fTO-4K81zPBv3omd3OmrAg31AY
Fries, Lea Maria: Cleo
They say : Lea Maria Fries emerges from Switzerland’s expanding music scene with her debut album ‘Cleo’. Predominantly written and composed by the artist, with production coming from her bassist, Julien Herné. This deep and delicate work is full of stories recounting an artist’s quest to write her own future. Tales told with confidence, maturity and sensitivity. Her music, rooted in black music and jazz also has some experimental leanings, jumping from different styles and even languages, these 13 tracks showcase sonic leanings with elegance and beauty. (Heavenly Sweetness)
Frisell, Bill & Chris Cheek: Keepers of the Eastern Door
They say : Bill Frisell and Chris Cheek colloborate on this fantastic analog recorded album by the Analog Tone Factory New York A body of work including originals and covers from the Beatles to henry purcell, henry mancini the album captures a spiritual communion with the natural world and harmony of life (Analog Tone Factory)
Fujii, Satoko: Dream a Dream
They say : Pianist/composer Satoko Fujii’s mesmerizing Tokyo Trio is releasing its first studio album featuring bassist Takashi Sugawa and drummer Ittetsu Takemurahave. (Libra Records)
Fujii, Satoko’s This Is It!: Message
They say : Pianist-composer Satoko Fujii has an uncanny talent for picking musicians who can bring out unexpected aspects of her music. That ability is on full display on “Message,” the third album by her trio This Is It!, featuring trumpeter Natsuki Tamura and percussionist Takashi Itani. They are all deep listeners who are unafraid to strike off in new directions, and together they seemingly travel anywhere they like, resulting in an album of boundless creativity. (Libra Records)
Galante, Adrian: Introducing Adrian Galante
They say : Growing up in Perth, Australia, clarinetist Adrian Galante was drawn to the sounds of the great vocalists he heard. Now 28, living in NYC & making his debut as a leader, he chooses a program of standards from rich ballads to heady swingers, with Tamir Hendelman, p; Larry Koonse, g; Alex Frank, b; & Joe LaBarbera, d. (Zoho Records) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMmT7ysfUlg
Garbin, Daniel: Rising
They say : A fresh, fearless voice in jazz, Romanian-American guitarist and sitarist Daniel Garbin fuses Indian, Afro-Cuban, and Brazilian influences into modern jazz with striking fluency. Rising features seven original compositions with memorable melodies, fiery solos, and intricate harmonies, performed by the stellar Camila Cortina (p), Scott Litroff (as), Eddy Khaimovich (b), and Brian Woodruff (d). The title track premieres as All About Jazz’s Song of the Day on May 24. Mastered by multi-Grammy winner Mike Marciano. More info: https://www.dgarbin.com/rising.html (6X20 Records, Toufette Records) https://youtu.be/hN640TT2WUk?si=qGMNJNm9Gv_NQps1
Gray, Macy: Stripped
They say : In 2016, Macy Gray arrived at The Hirsch Center, a former Roman Catholic Church in Brooklyn, to make “Stripped,” one of the most unusual and extraordinary albums in her discography. A project put together by the audiophile label Chesky Records, Stripped was recorded in two days with Gray accompanied by guitarist Russell Malone, bassist Daryl Johns, drummer Ari Hoenig, and trumpeter Wallace Roney, all seasoned, well-pedigreed jazz cats. This title is reissued on SACD Hybrid Stereo in 2025. (Chesky Records) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHeHJINdhAI
Gregory, Steve: Frolic
They say : Steve Gregory’s album Frolic is a collection of instrumental tracks rooted in soulful jazz and flavored with earthy rock, blues and funk. He’s toured as guitarist for Ray Charles, Frankie Valli, Alphonse Mouzon, and Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band. Joining Gregory is Jimmy Kimmel Live keyboardist Jeff Babko (James Taylor, Sheryl Crow, Steve Martin), bassist Eric Sittner (Patti Austin, Josh Nelson), and drummer Ray Brinker (Tierney Sutton, Joe Cocker, Pat Benatar). (JRL-SGS Records)
Guilfoyle, Ronan’s Bemusement Arcade: At Swing, Two Birds
They say : Ronan Guilfoyle is a hugely experienced musician with credits including gigs with pianist Brad Mehldau, saxophonist Dave Liebman and guitarist Larry Coryell. He combines a relatively rare specialism in jazz – the acoustic bass guitar – with a love of composing in compound time signatures and making them swing. This new album reflects this and features his group with his son, Chris on guitar, saxophonist Sam Norris and drummer Darren Beckett. (Livia Records) https://soundcloud.com/atswimtwobirds
Gunnar, Jan Hoff Group: Voyage
They say : ‘Voyage’ is the debut album by super group led by pianist Jan Gunnar, a quartet with guitarist Nguyên Lê, bassist Per Mathisen, and drummer Gary Husband. (Losen Records – LOS3042 CD)
Gurtu, Trilok: Mirror
They say : On “Mirror”, Indian master drummer-percussionist Trilok Gurtu is joined by the stellar Arké String Quartet (violinist and conductor Carlo Cantini, second violinist Valentino Corvino, violist Sandro di Paolo and bassist Stefano Dall’Ora). His third release on Jazzline is a reunion of two musical forces – they last worked together on Gurtu’s “Broken Rhythms” (2004) and “Arkeology” (2006) – and melds jazz, classical, South Indian Carnatic and Celtic musical traditions into an organic whole. (Jazzline CD31456)
