Effra is a deeply personal record for bassist, composer and bandleader Misha Mullov-Abbado; here he celebrates an aspect of the South London landscape that has shaped his adopted home and the lives of those who have historically inhabited the area. The title, EFFRA, refers to the ‘Brixton Creek’ or river, now mostly culverted that flows … Continue reading Misha Mullov-Abbado ‘Effra’ LP/CD (Ubuntu Music) 5/5 →

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Henriette Eilertsen & OJKOS 'Om tålmodighet' LP/CD (Nice Things) 4/5 - ukvibe - astral travelling since 1993

“Om tålmodighet” is the latest wax from Oslo-based jazz orchestra/composer collective OJKOS. For each project, an OJKOS member takes the reins as main writer and for this one, it’s co-founder and flautist Henriette Eilertsen. Here’s ten tracks “aimed at capturing different aspects of patience through music”. The set begins with “Dorging ved midnatt”, a brief … Continue reading Henriette Eilertsen & OJKOS ‘Om tålmodighet’ LP/CD (Nice Things) 4/5 →

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19.02.2025

John Patitucci 'Spirit Fall' 2LP/CD (Edition) 4/5 - ukvibe - astral travelling since 1993

John Patitucci’s new partnership with Edition Records represents a fantastic new chapter for each of them. Patitucci’s arrival to the UK-based record label is actually heralded by the release of two albums, ‘Spirit Fall’, along with a live project aptly named ‘Live in Italy’, with the latter a performance dating back to the summer of … Continue reading John Patitucci ‘Spirit Fall’ 2LP/CD (Edition) 4/5 →

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19.02.2025

Jim Mullen Quartet 'For Heaven's Sake' 180g Vinyl/CD (Stunt) 5/5 - ukvibe - astral travelling since 1993

Guitarist Jim Mullen has led a long, illustrious and varied career in music. The Glasgow-born musician developed an original sound and style early in his career. A left-handed guitarist who plays right-handedly picks with his thumb rather than using a plectrum, somewhat like fellow guitarist Wes Montgomery. Early work, saw Mullen abandoning a promising career … Continue reading Jim Mullen Quartet ‘For Heaven’s Sake’ 180g Vinyl/CD (Stunt) 5/5 →

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Misha Mullov-Abbado 'Effra' LP/CD (Ubuntu Music) 5/5 - ukvibe - astral travelling since 1993

Henriette Eilertsen & OJKOS 'Om tålmodighet' LP/CD (Nice Things) 4/5 - ukvibe - astral travelling since 1993

John Patitucci 'Spirit Fall' 2LP/CD (Edition) 4/5 - ukvibe - astral travelling since 1993

Jim Mullen Quartet 'For Heaven's Sake' 180g Vinyl/CD (Stunt) 5/5 - ukvibe - astral travelling since 1993

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