Eric Siereveld’s “Sweet William” arrives as a warm, swinging testament to the enduring vitality of organ-driven hard bop. Released on the Shifting Paradigm label, the album unfolds across eight robust tracks, blending compositional maturity with seamless ensemble interplay. The opener, “Growl,” kicks off with a CTI-flavoured shuffle that nods to Siereveld’s Cincinnati roots. It immediately … Continue reading Eric Siereveld’s Organic Quintet ‘Sweet William’ LP/CD (Shifting Paradigm) 3/5 →

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Jake Baldwin 'Vanishing Point' LP/CD (Shifting Paradigm) 5/5 - ukvibe - astral travelling since 1993

With “Vanishing Point”, trumpeter Jake Baldwin plants himself firmly at the ever-shifting crossroads of jazz, rock, and ambient dream-logic. It’s his boldest, most cohesive statement to date – vivid, immersive, and dripping with creative assurance. Baldwin, already a fixture of the Minneapolis scene with credits ranging from the Minnesota Orchestra to Archer, brings a versatility … Continue reading Jake Baldwin ‘Vanishing Point’ LP/CD (Shifting Paradigm) 5/5 →

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Andrew Staniland 'The Laws of Nature' CD (Leaf Music) 2/5 - ukvibe - astral travelling since 1993

Technology eh? Love it or loathe it, it’s here to stay. Fascinating and frustrating in equal measure I’m guessing most of us would say. Andrew Staniland’s The Laws of Nature is a technical marvel – built around the decade-long development of JADE, a digital instrument that translates dancers’ EEG brainwaves into musical material. Incredible really. … Continue reading Andrew Staniland ‘The Laws of Nature’ CD (Leaf Music) 2/5 →

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Mike Osborne / Stan Tracey ‘Original’ CD (Cadillac) 4/5 - ukvibe - astral travelling since 1993

In the early 1970s, London’s jazz scene thrived as a hotbed of innovation and collaboration, with venues such as the 100 Club on Oxford Street, the Swan at Stockwell, and Greenwich Theatre regularly showcasing some of the most adventurous musicians of the day. Among these, Stan Tracey and Mike Osborne emerged as key figures, frequently … Continue reading Mike Osborne / Stan Tracey ‘Original’ CD (Cadillac) 4/5 →

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Eric Siereveld's Organic Quintet 'Sweet William' LP/CD (Shifting Paradigm) 3/5 - ukvibe - astral travelling since 1993

Jake Baldwin 'Vanishing Point' LP/CD (Shifting Paradigm) 5/5 - ukvibe - astral travelling since 1993

Andrew Staniland 'The Laws of Nature' CD (Leaf Music) 2/5 - ukvibe - astral travelling since 1993

Mike Osborne / Stan Tracey ‘Original’ CD (Cadillac) 4/5 - ukvibe - astral travelling since 1993

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