CD Reviews

CD Review: Franz von Chossy Group, Mirror 9

Franz von Chossy’s latest release, Mirror 9, set for release this coming Friday delivers an ambitious and thoughtful nine-part suite, offering the listener a multi-layered...

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CD Review: Edgar van Asselt & Ack van Rooyen, Song for Lost Friends

Song for Lost Friends is a poignant and understated tribute to one of the Netherlands’ most cherished jazz voices, Ack van Rooyen. Recorded live at the intimate Huis Kernhem,...

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CD Review: Webber/Morris Big Band, Unseparate

With “Unseparate,” saxophonists and composers Anna Webber and Angela Morris build on the high bar set by their debut “Both Are True,” pushing the edges of the modern big...

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CD Review: Ineza, IBUKA

Ineza Kerschkamp’s “IBUKA” is like opening a window in a genre sometimes clouded by tradition and imitation. For regular followers of UK jazz circuit, Ineza has been an up...

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CD Review: The Easy Rollers, And Another Thing

The Easy Rollers’ latest release, “…And Another Thing,” is a deeply informed dive into the world of 1930s swing and early jazz, crafted for those who savour historical...

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CD Review: Marianne McGregor, Make Believe

Orcadian, multi-award-winning vocalist Marianne McGregor is one of the UK jazz scene’s most talented performers, with her third album Make Believe, released digitally on 20th...

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CD Review: Joe Sanders, Parallels

Joe Sanders’ “Parallels”, his third as a leader, is an album that seeks to capture the complexity and breadth of the bassist’s musical journey so far. Released on...

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CD Review: Germana Stella La Sorsa & Tom Ollendorff

Critically acclaimed Italian singer and storyteller Germana Stella La Sorsa and exciting, rising star guitarist Tom Ollendorff are set to release a new studio album ‘After...

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CD Review: Cloudmakers Trio, A Drop of Hope in the Ocean of Uncertainty

Fifteen years after their formation, Cloudmakers Trio take a decisive step forward with “A Drop of Hope in the Ocean of Uncertainty”. The group consisting of Jim Hart...

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CD Review: Zurich Jazz Orchestra, Neat Little Songs

Marking its 30th anniversary, the Zurich Jazz Orchestra’s (ZJO) latest studio album, *Neat Little Songs*, signals a clear and deliberate shift in direction for the ensemble. It...

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CD Review: Eishan Ensemble, Northern Rhapsody

“Northern Rhapsody” is the latest album by Eishan Ensemble, a group renowned for their innovative fusion of Persian classical music with jazz and contemporary sounds....

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