Dexter Gordon – Tokyo 1975 (Elemental Music 5990428. CD Review by Leonard Weinreich) In all likelihood, Dexter Gordon is the only tenor saxophone player with an Oscar nomination for Best Actor in […]
CD REVIEW: Dexter Gordon Quartet – Tokyo 1975
CD REVIEW: Phronesis – We Are All
Phronesis – We Are All (Edition. EDN1118X/Y. CD Review by Patrick Hadfield) We Are All is Phronesis‘s eighth album in 11 years, and their sixth for Edition Records, who are making the […]
CD REVIEW: Jack Sels – Minor Works
Jack Sels – Minor Works(SDBAN Records SDBANCD10D. CD review by Dan Bergsagel) I’d never heard of saxophonist Jack Sels (1922-1970). Now, there are lots of things that I’ve never heard of which […]
CD REVIEW: Scott Petito – Rainbow Gravity
Scott Petito – Rainbow Gravity(Planet Arts 820428301813. CD review by Sebastian Maniura) With an impressive line up including players such as Peter Erskine, Bob Mintzer and Jack DeJohnette, award-winning, composer, producer, engineer […]
CD REVIEW: Bansangu Orchestra – Bansangu Orchestra
Bansangu Orchestra – Bansangu Orchestra(Pathway Records – PBCD 0121. CD Review by Jane Mann) Bansangu Orchestra was formed in 2014 by English saxophonist Paul Booth with Sardinian guitarist/oud player Giorgio Serci and […]
CD REVIEW: Night Trains – Lovesick 1987-2017
Night Trains – Lovesick 1987-2017(Acid Jazz AJXCD417. CD review by Mark McKergow) This excellent compilation brings together tracks from Acid Jazz veterans Night Trains’ 30 years in the groove, from early sample-driven tracks […]
CD REVIEW: Ingi Bjarni Trio – Fundur
Ingi Bjarni Trio – Fundur (Dot Time Records DT9079. CD review by Adrian Pallant) Icelandic pianist and composer Ingi Bjarni Skúlason’s 2015 album, Skarkali, was released under the name of the Skarkali […]
CD REVIEW: Sketchbook Quartet – When was the last time Vol I?
Sketchbook Quartet – When was the last time Vol I?(Sessionwork records SWR108. Review by Peter Slavid) Sketchbook Quartet is a Vienna-based group who describe themselves as post-jazz. I’m never entirely sure what […]
CD REVIEW: Tony Kofi and The Organisation – Point Blank
Tony Kofi and The Organisation – Point Blank (The Last Music Company LMCD2019. CD review by Adrian Pallant) The sight of Tony Kofi picking up baritone sax never fails to produce a […]
CD REVIEW: Alder Ego – II / Various Artists – Berlin 27.10.17
Alder Ego – IIBlack Motor/Bowman Trio/Jaska Lukkarinen Trio – Berlin 27.10.17(We Jazz Records. Review by Peter Slavid) We Jazz Records is an unusual label. Based in Helsinki it is an offshoot of […]
