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Ian Patterson's Best Jazz (And Beyond) Albums Of 2024
NorthboundPernille Bevort
Gateway Music
"There is a poetic economy, a focused intensity, to these intimate, moving narratives. But do not be fooled, for when the siren calls her, Bévort leads this rhythmically vital trio with real brio."
Some Of Us Are Looking At The StarsLee Meehan
Self Produced
"It would be easy to take Meehan's technical prowess for granted, so familiar is the language he trades in. But what is not so simple to dismiss is the emotional currency in his playing."
Live AlbumNout
Gigantonium
"A riot of musicianship, foundation-shaking noise and fearless originality."
Journey to WhereTrish Clowes and Ross Stanley
Stoney Lane Records
"Just one full spin of the disc reveals the surprising breadth of the musical panorama."
All Black EverythingAmy Gadiaga
Jazz Re:freshed
"Distinctive and alluring compositions... a vibrant calling card that announces the arrival of a musician, composer and bandleader of undoubted class—an original voice."
Six Hands Open As OneIzumi Kimura, Barry Guy, Gerry Hemingway
Fundacja Sluchaj
"Fearless interplay. Challenging yet ultimately edifying music that haunts the memory."
The Dublin ConcertLouis Stewart and Jim Hall
Livia Records
"Two modern day jazz guitar masters at their best. A rare treat indeed."
TimelessMiklós Lukács
BMC Records
"A performance of beautifully weighted virtuosity and pronounced sensitivity. A gently uplifting joy from start to finish."
Say PlutoSue Rynhart
Mrsuusuerecords
"A richly woven, Gothic-folk tapestry... beautifully sculpted lyrics..."
Acoustic Guitar DuetsLouis Stewart and Martin Taylor
Livia Records
"Two undisputed virtuosos of their instrument reveling in each other's company and fairly knocking it out the park."
Live Upon Nassim HillJeremy Monteiro
Jazznote Records
"A soulful, swinging, bluesy celebration. In other words, vintage Jeremy Monteiro."
MilimoNiwel Tsumbu
Diatribe Records
"A fascinating hybrid language that revels in the passions and grace of flamenco, Congolese rhythms, jazz and European classical music. Potent and seductive in equal measure."
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