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WEBClaire Martin ‘Almost in Your Arms’ LP/CD (Stunt) 5/5. 15th September 2024. Vocalist Claire Martin grew up surrounded by music. Her parents were jazz lovers. Her inspiration to study music came via the Ella Fitzgerald Song Book series of albums. Her professional career began at the age of 19 employed as a singer in a band at London’s ...
Rasmus Sørensen ‘Balancing Act’ LP/CD (April) 4/5 - ukvibe
WEB29 minutes ago · The iconic but precariously balanced water towers of New York are prominent on the sleeve art of Rasmus Sorensen’s new release for Copenhagen based April Records, the imagery gives a sense of where Danish pianist Sørensen is coming from these days. Since locating to New York in 2018 for a full time scholarship at the … Continue reading Rasmus Sørensen ‘Balancing Act’ LP/CD (April) 4/ ...
Trgve Seim / Frode Haltli ‘Our Time’ CD (ECM) 3/5 - ukvibe
WEB7 hours ago · Saxophonist Trygve Seim and accordionist Frode Haltli first started playing together in 2000, when the accordionist joined Seim’s large ensemble just prior to the release of the award-winning album “Different Rivers”. Since then they have collaborated on a number of recordings for the ECM label, including “The Source And Different ...
Keith Jarrett / Gary Peacock / Paul Motian 'The Old Country: More …
WEB1 day ago · The original Live at the Deer Head Inn album – released 30 years ago – has stood the test of time as one of Jarrett’s finest trio recordings. Capturing perfectly the spirit of a jazz trio in full flight, I’ve always regarded it as one of my ‘go-to’ Jarrett albums (of which there are many). … Continue reading Keith Jarrett / Gary Peacock / Paul Motian ‘The Old Country: More from ...
Cyrille Aimée ‘À Fleur de Peau’ LP/CD (Whirlwind Recordings) 5/5
WEB2 days ago · ‘À Fleur de Peau’ marks the latest album release from singer, songwriter and musician Cyrille Aimée, who heralds her arrival with the UK’s Whirlwind Recordings in fairly sublime fashion. With releases dating back to 2006, Aimée has cultivated not only an incredible catalogue of releases in that time but also a devoted following who have … Continue reading Cyrille Aimée ‘À Fleur ...
Apifera ‘Keep The Outside Open’ LP (Stones Throw) 3/5
WEB6 days ago · Described as a ‘psychedelic jazz supergroup’, Apifera is back for their second album on California’s vibrant multi-genre Stones Throw records. “Keep The Outside Open” is a 14-track album covering numerous musical styles and influences by this four piece US group. The major change from this album to their debut release “Overstand” in 2020, is the … Continue reading Apifera ...
Bill Laurance & Michael League ‘Keeping Company’ LP/CD (ACT …
WEBSep 24, 2024 · Pianist and keyboard-player, composer and arranger Bill Laurance is probably best know as a member of the jazz-funk fusion band Snarky Puppy as well as being the founder of the Flint Music record label. Born and raised in North London, he later attended the University of Leeds. During this time he met University of North … Continue reading Bill Laurance & Michael League ‘Keeping Company ...
Best jazz albums of 2018 - ukvibe - astral travelling since 1993
WEBDec 31, 2018 · To read our full year-end round up jump HERE 1. Muriel Grossmann – Golden Rule (RR GEMS) Review here 2. Ayanda Sikade – Movements (Self-released) Review here 3. Jamie Saft Quartet – Blue Dream (RareNoise) Review here 4. Sinsuke Fujieda – Hyper Harmony (SoFa) 5. Web Web – Dance of the Demons (Compost) Review here … Continue reading Best jazz albums of 2018 →
Ubunye 'Ubunye' CD (33 Jazz) 5/5 - ukvibe - astral travelling since …
WEBApr 1, 2022 · Ubunye ‘Ubunye’ CD (33 Jazz) 5/5. 1st April 2022 ukvibe. “Ubunye is a joyous celebration and proof, should it be needed, of the creative energy and unity possible when cultures meet through the medium of music.”. It’s a fairly succinct declaration of intent and while it is one that is absolutely built around genuine sincerity, it is ...
Kyle Shepherd (2021) - ukvibe - astral travelling since 1993
WEBHaving recently completed scores for two movies, ‘Barakat’ and ‘Swirl: A Letter to Hair on the Cape Flats’, award-winning South African composer Kyle Shepherd has now delivered his seventh album and first solo work, ‘After the Night, the Day Will Surely Come’, released for the Matsuli Music label. Having now absorbed the album in its … Continue reading Kyle Shepherd (2021) →