Ep 35 Bitesize Edition: Nadia Washington sings of perseverance and faith, passionate South African vocals from Vusi Mahlasela and the fantastic Joe Locke

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Courtney Pine selects an eclectic, global selection of new releases in this edition of Courtney Pine Global (a Jazzwise Media Partner)

A coffee break’s worth of cool jazzy vibes to whet your appetite for the full show. Commercial free, and hand-picked by Courtney for a vibrant, and soulful listen! This week: Nadia Washington sings of perseverance and faith, passionate South African vocals from Vusi Mahlasela and the fantastic Joe Locke.

  1. Joe Locke - Love for Sale (Makram) Circle 9. Glistening with spirit, ingenuity, musicianship and inquisitiveness, Locke returns to his celebrated quartet on Makram. This lineup includes pianist Jim Ridl, bassist Lorin Cohen and drummer Samvel Sarkisyan.
  2. Vusi Mahlasela, Norman Zulu & Jive Connection 'Roots' (Face To Face) STRUT South African singer-songwriter Vusi Mahlasela, from Pretoria, was an important voice during the anti-apartheid struggle, singing for freedom but also for reconciliation and a positive future.
  3. Nadia Washington - Nabi (Hope Resurgence) Self-Release. Powerhouse vocalist Nadia Washington makes her debut statement with Hope Resurgence,Next week on CPG: Rachel Therrien's Latin Jazz, 100 yrs of Wes Montgomery & Soweto Kinch goes full Symphony.

Subscribe from only £5.83

Never miss an issue of the UK's biggest selling jazz magazine.

Subscribe

View the Current
Issue

Take a peek inside the latest issue of Jazzwise magazine.

Find out more