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Lisa Hilton: Extended Daydream

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Lisa Hilton's success story continues with her 31st release, Extended Daydream. Her considerable body of work makes frequent chart appearances and measures streams in millions. She appears in various group formats, but on this occasion, the focus is on her quintet. That quintet is based around her longtime trio with bassist Luques Curtis and ...

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Dexter Gordon: More Than You Know (1981)

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More Than You Know is a previously unreleased live recording by jazz legend Dexter Gordon. It is the first in the GleAM Records series dedicated to the giants of jazz. The recording features saxophonist Gordon performing with his early 1980s quartet: Kirk Lightsey on piano, David Eubanks on bass and Eddie Gladden on drums. Dating from ...

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Florian Arbenz: Convergence: Moon

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For over 30 years drummer Florian Arbenz has taken his drumming style into new genres. His Conversation series produced 12 albums with 12 different ensembles and as part of the VEIN trio, he recorded eight albums, collaborating with Dave Liebman, Marc Johnson and Andy Sheppard. Classically trained, he has also worked as a percussionist in numerous ...

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Ruby Rushton: Legacy!

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Legacy! is the fifth studio album from Ruby Rushton. For the avoidance of doubt, Ruby Rushton is a band named after the grandmother of the bandleader Ed Cawthorne, who prefers to be known under his stage name of Tenderlonious. Fortunately, there is no confusion when it comes to their original compositions, written by Tenderlonious and keyboard ...

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Martin Nodeland: Tributaries

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Tributaries is the third album from Norwegian guitarist Martin Nodeland, following on from Debut (Smeik, 2019) and Origins (Smeik, 2020). A significant figure in the Norwegian jazz scene who has garnered praise far beyond Scandinavia, Nodeland's distinctive guitar playing and compositional style draw heavily on American jazz traditions while maintaining a distinctive voice. Those ...

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Sebastian Rochford: Finding Ways

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Finding Ways is the first chapter in a major project for British drummer and composer Sebastian Rochford. He is one of the most versatile drummers working today, as evidenced by his work with his band Polar Bear and collaborations with major artists as diverse as David Byrne, Herbie Hancock, Adele, Kit Downes and Brian Eno.

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Kate Wyatt Trio: Murmurations

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Murmurations, the dazzling aerial spectacle of starlings swirling together to form ever-changing shapes, is an apt title for this album from the Kate Wyatt Trio. The trio show a similar intuitive understanding, moving in unity while remaining attuned to each member's subtle shifts. Kate Wyatt is a Montreal pianist with a string of recordings ...

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Shuteen Erdenebaatar, Nils Kugelmann: Under The Same Stars

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Mongolian-born pianist Shuteen Erdenebaatarand German multi-instrumentalist Nils Kugelmann both garnered considerable praise for their debut albums, which focused on group formats. Under The Same Stars finds them united in an intimate duo debut. The duo has been performing together for many years. In addition to upright bass, Kugelmann plays contra-alto clarinet. The combination of ...

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Fergus McCreadie Trio: The Shieling

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After four thoughtfully crafted releases, the Fergus McCreadie Trio adopted an entirely different approach for their fifth album. They journeyed to the Isle of Skye, took the ferry to North Uist in the Scottish Outer Hebrides and spent five days recording The Shieling in a remote cottage. Whoever was responsible for transporting McCreadie's piano to this ...

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Yakir Arbib & Conti Bilong: Afro Baroque

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The fusion of jazz, baroque piano, vocals and traditional Central African and Middle Eastern rhythms might sound like an ambitious overreach, with too many influences competing for space. Yet Afro Baroque proves that what could have been a chaotic collision of styles instead shows how rhythm, melody and cultural expression can complement each other to produce ...


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