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The Emily Masser Quintet: Songs With My Father
by Neil Duggan
Rising vocal talent Emily Masser has already attracted positive attention from British jazz luminaries Claire Martin, Liane Carroll and Clark Tracey. This is no small feat for an artist who has recorded an album while still studying at London's Guildhall School of Music and Drama. She is also helped by having on-tap mentorship and artistic guidance ...
Johanna Summer / Jakob Manz: Cameo
by Neil Duggan
Cameo showcases the remarkable partnership between pianist Johanna Summer and saxophonist Jakob Manz. While their instrumental prowess shines throughout, the duo's true strength lies in their diverse musical influences. These varied inspirations infuse their compositions with unexpected twists that transcend the conventional boundaries of their chosen instruments. Classical music can often be found at ...
Alessandro Di Liberto: Punti Di Vista
by Neil Duggan
The island of Sardinia can be found west of the Italian peninsula. It is the second largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and is one of the 20 regions that make up Italy. It has a strong affinity for jazz, with Sardinian native Paolo Fresu founding the annual Time in Jazz festival. It is also home ...
Misha Mullov-Abbado: Effra
by Neil Duggan
Effra is the fourth album from multi-award-winning bassist, composer and arranger Misha Mullov-Abbado. It is a collection of the music he has written for his long-standing sextet over the last four years. An experienced bandleader and multifaceted sideman, his talents have led to him working alongside Tim Garland and Rob Luft. He is probably best known ...
Julian & Roman Wasserfuhr: Safe Place
by Neil Duggan
There is a place where jazz, classical and chamber music converge and it is home to German brothers Julian & Roman Wasserfuhr. Trumpeter Julian and pianist Roman, both outstanding musicians, have been releasing albums on the ACT Music label since 2006 and captivating global listeners with their distinctive approach. Their compositions are both rigorously crafted and ...
Fabienne Ambuehl: Thrive
by Neil Duggan
Swiss singer and pianist Fabienne Ambuehl emerged onto the jazz scene with her debut album Glitterwoods (Traumton) in 2015. She cultivated her musical skills at the Lucerne School of Music, also studying with Asaf Sirkis and Gwilym Simcock. Following a move to London, she releases her follow-up album Thrive. To help realise her evolving ...
Glebe: Gaudi
by Neil Duggan
Few jazz groups have a name as uniquely tied to their shared history as Glebe. The band's name reflects their early days living in a shared flat above a fish and chip shop on Glebe Place, where guitarist Kieran Gunter and pianist Chris Bland lived after meeting at Leeds College of Music (now Leeds Conservatoire). Since ...
Joe Robson: Home
by Neil Duggan
Many artists draw inspiration from their homeland's folk traditions, which are often reflected in their compositions and playing style. This fusion is particularly evident in Scottish jazz, where prominent performers like Fergus McCreadie, Norman Willmore and Stephen Henderson incorporate strong folk elements. Guitarist Joe Robson advances this blend in his ambitious project Home, achieving a complete ...
Sara Oschlag: Yeah!
by Neil Duggan
Sara Oschlag cannot be accused of being overly prolific. The Danish-born, UK-based artist last released an album in 2013. Since then she has been focusing her time on building a reputation as one of the UK's leading jazz vocalists and amassing over 12 million followers on YouTube. In addition, she has performed as a featured vocalist ...
Jakob Bro, Lee Konitz, Bill Frisell, Jason Moran, Thomas Morgan, Andrew Cyrille: Taking Turns
by Neil Duggan
Despite being recorded a decade ago, this album from Danish guitarist Jakob Bro sounds as fresh and contemporary as any 2024 release. Taking Turns was originally recorded in New York in 2014; the album release was delayed by ECM Records, who initially preferred to highlight Bro's trio work. The postponement proves fortuitous, as Bro's melodic compositions ...
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