Sun Ra Arkestra: Swirling
Since becoming the musical director of Sun Ra's Arkestra in 1993, long standing member Marshall Allen has diligently orbited Ra's...
Reviewed by Edwin Pouncey in issue: December/2020
Trevor Tomkins’ Sextant: For Future Reference
Brian Smith | Chris Pyne | Jimmy Hastings | John Horler | Paul Bridge | Phil Lee | Trevor Tomkins
Drummers have always played a vital role in the development of jazz, from the days of Baby Dodds with Louis...
Reviewed by Chris Welch in issue: May/2023
Nils Landgren: The Moon, The Stars And You
Landgren loves a concept. If he’s not funking up Abba, his mellifluous trombone is gracing, as with this charming, guileless...
Reviewed by Andy Robson in issue: October/2011
Sérgio Mendes: In the Key of Joy
Brazilian icon Sérgio Mendes loves a musical adventure, which is evident on this mighty double album of works past and...
Reviewed by Jane Cornwell in issue: March/2020
Maria Schneider: Data Lords
While Maria Schneider's last album, the critically acclaimed The Thompson Fields, came in pastel shades, reflective moods and a wistful...
Reviewed by Stuart Nicholson in issue: August/2020
Kairos 4tet: Everything We Hold
The third release from Adam Waldmann's Kairos 4tet group alternates between airily song-like jazz instrumentals and acoustic songs, one rolling...
Reviewed by Selwyn Harris in issue: June/2013
Various Artists: The Tempo Anthology: British Modern Jazz 1954-60
In the period immediately following the Second World War, there was a renewed interest in jazz among young Brits. This...
Reviewed by Roy Carr in issue: February/2017
Various Artists: Jazz Trumpet: Four Classic Albums
On the face of things this latest Avid collection might seem a bit of a grab bag, united only by...
Reviewed by Simon Spillett in issue: March/2019
Jaco Pastorius: Anthology – The Warner Bros Years
Barely a year passes without another, often worthwhile, appreciation or tribute appearing to the intense musical genius that was bassist...
Reviewed by Mike Flynn in issue: February/2015
Alternative Guitar Summit: Honoring Pat Martino Vol 1
No fewer than 14 guitarists and three rhythm sections make up the Alternative Guitar Summit – an annual live event...
Reviewed by John Fordham in issue: June/2022
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