There are moments in jazz when an artist steps into the full light of their vision, unfiltered and unafraid. “Painters of the Invisible”, the latest offering from alto saxophonist Jaleel Shaw, is exactly that moment – a masterstroke of emotional clarity, musical daring, and intuitive ensemble interplay that cements Shaw’s place as one of the … Continue reading Jaleel Shaw ‘Painter of the Invisible’ CD (Changu) 5/5 →

UK Vibe

16.07.2025

Danny Widdicombe & Trichotomy 'Iridescence' LP/CD (Earshift Music) 3/5 - ukvibe - astral travelling since 1993

Australian trio Trichotomy reunites with singer-songwriter Danny Widdicombe on “Iridescence”, a gently crafted collection that leans into atmosphere and feeling over fireworks. Following the success of their 2020 collaboration “Between the Lines”, this latest effort feels like a natural continuation, maybe somewhat looser in execution, but warm in tone, and unafraid to drift across stylistic … Continue reading Danny Widdicombe & Trichotomy ‘Iridescence’ LP/CD (Earshift Music) 3/5 →

UK Vibe

16.07.2025

Josh Lawrence 'Still We Dream' CD (Posi-Tone) 3/5 - ukvibe - astral travelling since 1993

Trumpeter Josh Lawrence returns with “Still We Dream”, his seventh release for the ever-consistent Posi-Tone label. This time, Lawrence takes on the formidable task of reimagining the music of Thelonious Monk and Frédéric Chopin – two giants from strikingly different musical worlds. What unfolds is a sincere and steady effort that aims high, fusing classical … Continue reading Josh Lawrence ‘Still We Dream’ CD (Posi-Tone) 3/5 →

UK Vibe

16.07.2025

Yosef-Gutman Levitt 'Shir Yedidot' (Soul Song) 5/5 - ukvibe - astral travelling since 1993

Yosef-Gutman Levitt is a singular voice in contemporary jazz—a bassist and composer whose journey from rural South Africa to Jerusalem’s heart informs a deeply personal musical vision. A Berklee College of Music graduate who came up alongside Lionel Loueke, Ziv Ravitz, and Dayna Stephens, Gutman was active in New York’s early 2000s jazz scene before … Continue reading Yosef-Gutman Levitt ‘Shir Yedidot’ (Soul Song) 5/5 →

home›UK Vibe

UK Vibe

Music

Jaleel Shaw 'Painter of the Invisible' CD (Changu) 5/5 - ukvibe - astral travelling since 1993

Danny Widdicombe & Trichotomy 'Iridescence' LP/CD (Earshift Music) 3/5 - ukvibe - astral travelling since 1993

Josh Lawrence 'Still We Dream' CD (Posi-Tone) 3/5 - ukvibe - astral travelling since 1993

Yosef-Gutman Levitt 'Shir Yedidot' (Soul Song) 5/5 - ukvibe - astral travelling since 1993

home
›
UK Vibe