BSDE 4TET: Live At Parma Jazz Frontiere (GleAM Records AM 7034) This group recorded its first album back in 2021 which received a positive response from the Italian critics, leading to personal accolades for leader Daniele Nasi, a saxophonist whose creative talents are displayed here, as he impresses on both tenor and soprano. The group […]

Jazz Journal

19.02.2025

Reviewed: Natsuki Tamura, Satoko Fujii & Ramón López | Kira Kira | The Jazzmen - Jazz Journal

In a previous column I reviewed a couple of albums by Satoko Fujii, commented on the astonishing statistics of her output (over 100 albums as leader in 29 years, plus her work as a member of various co-operative groups) and speculated that more would be released before my review appeared. Here are two of them! […]

Jazz Journal

20.02.2025

Jazz FM awards return for 2025 - Jazz Journal

Jazz FM, the London-based radio station, this year resumes it jazz awards scheme, with categories including soul and blues acts of the year. Nick Pitts, Jazz FM content director, says of the awards, launched in 2013 and last held in 2022, that they have been “a benchmark of excellence in the jazz community”. Jazz FM […]

Jazz Journal

20.02.2025

Reviewed: Ambrose Akinmusire | Nicole McCabe| Marta Warelis, Toma Gouband and Sakina Abdou - Jazz Journal

Ambrose Akinmusire: Honey From A Winter Stone (Nonesuch 0075597905984) Heart-rending low tones and soul-splitting high notes characterise Ambrose Akinmusire’s trumpet voice. But you don’t get much brass for your buck on his recent records. This ninth release as leader continues Akinmusire’s gradual disappearance from his own music. His writing is tonally and texturally rich, flooded […]

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Reviewed: BSDE 4TET | Donald Harrison | Paquito D’Rivera | Otis Spann - Jazz Journal

Reviewed: Natsuki Tamura, Satoko Fujii & Ramón López | Kira Kira | The Jazzmen - Jazz Journal

Jazz FM awards return for 2025 - Jazz Journal

Reviewed: Ambrose Akinmusire | Nicole McCabe| Marta Warelis, Toma Gouband and Sakina Abdou - Jazz Journal

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