Latest News: Jazz, Blue Note (label)
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Interview,
Nduduzo Makhathini on uNomkhubulwane 10th June 2024
The South African pianist, philosopher and healer dials in from New York to tell us more about his visionary new album, the traditional Zulu mythology underlying its meaning and the cultural legacy he seeks to uphold.
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Recording of the Week,
Ron Miles - Old Main Chapel 31st May 2024
This live recording made over a decade ago sees the cornet player, who sadly passed away during the pandemic, join forces with long-term collaborators Bill Frisell and Brian Blade for a nuanced performance of subtle delicacy and emotional gravitas.
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Interview,
Bill Frisell on Michael Gibbs 22nd May 2024
Following a recent string of UK dates, the American guitarist discusses the former mentor whom he had the privilege of working with on his latest album, Orchestras, as well as how he keeps his own beloved trio in such good order.
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Classic Recordings,
Sonny Rollins, 'A Night At The "Village Vanguard"' 24th April 2024
Following a reissue of this exemplary live date in all its glory, we examine the recording that features the great tenor saxophonist during one of his most dynamic and powerful stages of improvisational development.
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Recording of the Week,
Joel Ross - nublues 23rd February 2024
On his exceptional fourth album for Blue Note, the vibraphonist explores the ins-and-outs of the blues with the help of a fresh mindset and an equally reflective band.
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Presto Playlist,
Bluer Than...: Vocal Jazz from the Blue Note Vaults 15th November 2023
This mix charts the evolution of singers on the esteemed label, from early featured vocalists including Sheila Jordan to the hit Horace Silver-classic, 'Señor Blues', before expanding into the broader appeal of jazz-funk from the likes of Marlena Shaw and the timeless cats of today.
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Recording of the Week,
Erik Truffaz - Clap! 10th November 2023
The Swiss-French trumpeter applies a fresh reel of film for the second part of his cinematic Blue Note odyssey.
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Recording of the Week,
Joshua Redman - where are we 22nd September 2023
For his latest album, the American saxman seeks to refine our understanding of our own place and surroundings in a compelling thematic journey across the United States.
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Recording of the Week,
Johnathan Blake - Passage 18th August 2023
The established drummer's second solo foray on Blue Note is absolutely brimming with subdued emotion and charm, as he and his fortified quintet serve a life-affirming tribute to his late father.
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Recording of the Week,
Kendrick Scott, 'Corridors' 10th March 2023
The American drummer and composer scales his band back to a trio - featuring Walter Smith III and Reuben Rogers - on a set of groovy originals on his latest studio album.
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Recording of the Week,
Joe Chambers, 'Dance Kobina' 10th February 2023
The American drummer, vibraphonist and composer finds familiarities between jazz and the music of Latin America & Africa on his latest Blue Note album, and third as bandleader.
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Recording of the Week,
Blue Note Records, 'Blue Note Re:imagined II' 30th September 2022
The second volume of Blue Note Re:imagined again sees the best up-and-coming jazz, soul and R&B artists from the UK let loose into the Blue Note vaults, with brilliant results.
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Recording of the Week,
Julian Lage, 'View With a Room' 23rd September 2022
Julian Lage returns with another trio record, following up 2021's Squint, featuring David King and Jorge Roeder with contributions from Bill Frisell. A diverse set of excellent original tunes make View With a Room a consistently enjoyable and refreshing release.
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Recording of the Week,
DOMi & JD BECK- NOT TiGHT 19th August 2022
From teenage YouTube sensations to pukka Blue Note artists in just a few years, DOMi & JD BECK's debut album NOT TiGHT is a riot of live breakbeats and dazzling keyboards, with some starry guest artists joining in the fun.
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Recording of the Week,
Ronnie Foster, 'Reboot' 22nd July 2022
Reboot finds Ronnie Foster returning to Blue Note with an irresistable set of originals (and one cover), for his first album in 36 years.
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Recording of the Week,
Charles Lloyd, 'Trios: Chapel' 1st July 2022
The first in Charles Lloyd's 'trio of trios' series sees him teaming up with the indominable duo of Bill Frisell and Thomas Morgan.
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Recording of the Week,
Melissa Aldana, '12 Stars' 18th March 2022
Melissa Aldana's Blue Note debut acts as a new beginning for the Santiago-born saxophonist, exploring ideas of family and self-acceptance.
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Recording of the Week,
Immanuel Wilkins, 'The 7th Hand' 4th February 2022
Immanuel Wilkins follows up his celebrated debut Omega with an equally ambitious project, exploring spiritual and free jazz sounds in pursuit of what the saxophonist calls 'vesselhood'.
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Recording of the Week,
Johnathan Blake, 'Homeward Bound' 17th December 2021
The American drummer debuts his new 'Pentad' quintet, featuring young rising stars Joel Ross and Immanuel Wilkins, on a set of inspired originals.
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Recording of the Week,
Bill Charlap Trio, 'Street of Dreams' 10th December 2021
Bill Charlap and his long-standing trio swing their way through a selection of American Songbook tunes, including charts from Duke Ellington, Dave Brubeck, and Kenny Burrell. Unmissable for fans of straight-ahead piano trio jazz.
