Peter Madsen's Seven Sins Ensemble: Never Bet The Devil Your Head

Inspired by the writings of Edgar Allen Poe, this well-established pianist's compositions combine spidery strings arrangements with a smart jazz...

Reviewed by Selwyn Harris in issue: June/2018

Christian Howes (and Robben Ford): Out Of The Blue

Gene Tyranny | Jane Sharp | Kathy Morton | Lynne Morrow | Maggie Payne | Patrice Manget | Peter Gordon | Steve Bartek

The blues is never far away when Robben Ford’s around, but Colombus-based jazz violinist Christian Howes covers many bases with...

Reviewed by Selwyn Harris in issue: September/2019

Ingrid Laubrock + Aki Takase: Kasumi

Aki Takase | Ingrid Laubrock

All the accumulated wisdom and curiosity of a half-century at the sharp end of jazz – but none of the...

Reviewed by John Fordham in issue: February/2020

Tiffany Austin: Unbroken

Ashlin Parker | Carl Allen | Cyrus Chestnut | Mitch Butler | Rodney Whitaker | Teodross Avery | Tiffany Austin

This follow-up to Austin's acclaimed 2015 debut Nothing But Soul will only serve to enhance the Bay Area vocalist's burgeoning...

Reviewed by Peter Quinn in issue: November/2018

Album Interview: Django Bates’ Belovèd: The Study of Touch

Django Bates | Peter Bruun | Petter Eldh

In a world of piano trios, Belovèd are a world apart. A decade on from their first coalescence, this is...

Reviewed by Andy Robson in issue: Dec/Jan/2017/2018

Emma Smith: Meshuga Baby

Conor Chaplin | Emma Smith | Jamie Safir | Luke Tomlinson

It’s remarkable to think that 10 years have elapsed since Emma Smith’s brilliant 2012 debut, The Huntress. Recently shortlisted for...

Reviewed by Peter Quinn in issue: August/2022

Iskra 1903: Goldsmiths

Barry Guy | Derek Bailey | Paul Rutherford

The main part of this newly unearthed treasure (all but two short, undated pieces) is a live recording of an...

Reviewed by Daniel Spicer in issue: March/2012

Sławek Dudar Quartet: Inside City

This Polish, Wroclaw-based saxophonistcomposer's mostly folk-derived themes (including a sombre ballad paying tribute to Esbjörn Svensson) are driven by rock,...

Reviewed by Selwyn Harris in issue: May/2014

Various Artists: Live at the Little Gem Saloon

Bill Summers | Davell Crawford | Devone Allison | Dr. Michael White | Gerald Watkins | Greggory Stafford | Irvin Mayfield | Jameson Ledonio | Jasen Weaver | Jason Marsalis

Basin Street Records have documented the distinctive flavours of New Orleans jazz since 1997. The label celebrated its 20th anniversary...

Reviewed by Mike Hobart in issue: March/2019

Mariah Parker Indo Latin Jazz: Live in Concert

Blending East Indian rhythms with latin syncopations, Californian pianist Mariah Parker's band includes reedsman Paul McCandless and takes an easy-listening...

Reviewed by Selwyn Harris in issue: April/2017