This new arrival is a somewhat disappointing fare.
The essence of the spring season has been bottled in all of its barely containable...
...winning the 2007 Rising Star category in the BBC Jazz Awards...
Produced by Courtney Pine for his Destin-E label, the respected saxophonist is clearly...
Nothing untoward happens, but the playing is pristine throughout, very slightly...
Ana Hina is set to be one of the year's finest albums.
More blues, maybe? More twanging rock'n'roll, perchance?
Mostly, the music doesn't invoke the time or spirit of Joyce, and usually the...
Neither ropey nor exceptional, this collection inhabits the sturdy middle ground...
Cowley's very usage of the term 'trio' when naming his band suggests that he's quite...
This music is always aurally compelling...
The London trio capitalise on their newly-found rapport.
A greater dynamism compared with the too-relaxed trio outings.
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False endings are a favourite tactic...
Is 'DJ' sometimes just another word for 'producer'?
The Acetre sound is something of a folksy hybrid.
Despite its retro-experimental aura, this album still possesses the tension and...
Long-lost gems and rarities from the man who burned down his own studio!
Songs Of Praise is the best Billy Jenkins album of this Millennium so far.
Brosseau encourages open emotion in his listeners, as well as fearful distress.
James T covers Motown, but why?
Hugely informal, but warmly winning in his organic production and arrangement...
This recording's primed with excitement.
A classy archive treat from Jarrett, Peacock and DeJohnette...
Avant gardists-turned jazz fusionists return after a lengthy spell.
Ms Bley in a fine combo with Paolo Fresu...
...her third album nevertheless retains a strong sense...
Recorded at a 31 strong musical gathering.
The Connick croon remains supple and lightweight, and his voice still has the...
Home-made ruminations from the Norwegian singer...
Even though Koité's delivery could be deemed mellow, this quality is not at the...
Dazzling new release on Gilles Peterson's own label.
Stark and beautiful. Ms Wallumrod returns without her magical Orchestra...
A tabla-tastic collection from the world/jazz legend.
Ms Arulpragasam returns with an even better fusion of western and eastern street...
A mixed bag from the Uzbekistan legend...
'Trane's classic Atlantic sides collected together in one easy to consume package!
Despite guest appearances by R&B royalty, this side step from Poncho's signature sound...
Not so much an involving variety as a confusion of stylistic droppings.
This one's quite unlike any other jazz album.
No one is exactly like CocoRosie...
Chandelier, kettle, typewriter, bicycle wheel and assorted kitchen utensils are all...
...Piles virtually everything they know into one mini-concerto of hyperactive...
Murphy manages to translate harsh, neurotically discordant punk-funk values into a...
...The power and naturalness of her onstage bearing tends to save her from any...
...cranky and ratchety, but with a strong sense of purpose...
He's calm and reflective, and the signature sound is now smoother, with less of a...
A recording of Derek Bailey's last UK appearance...
Many of Ade Bantu's songs still retain that distinctively wobbling sound, generated by...
...a dignified, stratospheric sound...
