Latest Jazz & Blues Reviews 

Functional ArrhythmiasSteve Coleman and Five Elements
The most exciting and substantial Coleman release of the last few years.reviewed by Martin Longley

The View From HereKyle Eastwood
Eastwood’s finest album to date, with a timeless quality.reviewed by John Eyles

BirdsMarius Neset
An engrossing, beautifully produced album from a player and composer to watch.reviewed by Peter Marsh

Minute by MinuteThe James Hunter Six
Hunter’s latest cuts recall the golden ages of soul and blues.reviewed by Martin Longley

El Tiempo de la RevolucionErik Truffaz Quartet
Truffaz remains one of the most consistently creative trumpeters around.reviewed by Alyn Shipton

Money Jungle: Provocative in BlueTerri Lyne Carrington
Ellington et al would be proud of Carrington’s 21st century reinterpretations.reviewed by Daniel Spicer

PlacesAquarium
Assured and sophisticated acoustic jazz with deep roots in the tradition.reviewed by Daniel Spicer

Ellington in AnticipationMark Lockheart
Seems sure to appeal equally to fans of Polar Bear, Lockheart and the Duke.reviewed by John Eyles

Blak and BluGary Clark, Jr.
A good introduction, albeit a wandering one.reviewed by Marcus J. Moore

The SirensChris Potter
The union of ECM with Potter promises to be a happy and fruitful one.reviewed by John Eyles

Without a NetWayne Shorter Quartet
The jazz great evokes this music’s golden era on a new set of live songs.reviewed by Marcus J. Moore

Get Up!Ben Harper with Charlie Musselwhite
Inter-generational summit sets the standard for 21st century blues.reviewed by Ninian Dunnett

The Orchestrion ProjectPat Metheny
A pale live release, recommended for the hardcore only.reviewed by Peter Marsh

Live in Europe 1969 – The Bootleg Series, Vol. 2 Miles Davis Quintet
An important, enlightening document of Miles in a state of stylistic transition.reviewed by Alyn Shipton

Live at LegendsBuddy Guy
Super live cuts and studio extras which offer proof of Guy’s ageless appeal.reviewed by Robin Denselow

WindIbrahim Maalouf
Trumpeter’s fourth LP tours the musical globe for compositional inspiration.reviewed by Daniel Spicer

Texas Flood – Legacy EditionStevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble
Vaughan’s retooling of the blues made it relevant to a new generation.reviewed by Sean Egan

No Beginning No End José James
James refines his sound on this Blue Note debut, with impressive results.reviewed by Marcus J. Moore

Spontaneous CombustionDecoy & Joe McPhee
Relentlessly entertaining, life-affirming stuff, crackling with muscular energy.reviewed by Peter Marsh

Songs of the MetropolisGilad Atzmon & The Orient House Ensemble
A calmer-than-usual concept set from the virtuoso saxophonist.reviewed by Martin Longley