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WEBSuperposition ‘II’ LP/CD (We Jazz) 4/5. 13th September 2024. With four years now having passed since Superposition’s We Jazz debut, the Finnish super group return with their sophomore album release, imaginatively titled, ‘II’. Superposition’s self-titled debut album (We Jazz, 2020) introduced their free jazz and improvisational ...
Best jazz albums of 2021 - ukvibe - astral travelling since 1993
WEBFor our best jazz albums of 2020 click here 2021 felt like a fight for survival. Artists, venues, festivals and labels had to make some tough decisions. The team here were swamped with new music. It made the year a beautiful one for creativity and our busiest listening year ever. So there’s no round-up this … Continue reading Best jazz albums of 2021 →
Dusha Connection 'Outside: A jazzy Tribute To Erik S.' LP …
WEB4 hours ago · The Viennese ensemble Dusha Connection pay homage to pianist and composer Erik Satie on this intriguing record with eight reworked variations on Satie’s musical themes. In their own words they ‘translate well known melodies from the works of Erik Satie into a contemporary jazz language’. The record is also inspired by Satie’s life story, in … Continue reading Dusha Connection ...
Best jazz albums of 2020 - ukvibe - astral travelling since 1993
WEBJan 10, 2020 · Of the 47 albums received at the very start of the year, Nick Walters ‘Active Imagination’, Alex Jønsson ‘Heathland’, Andrew Canniere ‘Ghost Days’, Jonah Parzen-Johnson ‘Imagine Giving Up’, Muhammad Dawjee ‘Otherness’ and Nick Walters ‘Active Imagination’ were to be some of the most memorable. And although we had ...
Bill Laurance & Michael League ‘Keeping Company’ LP/CD (ACT …
WEB4 hours ago · 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 ...
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WEB18th September 2024. Emmet Cohen’s most recent album, Vibe Provider, released on Mack Avenue, is so enjoyable you’ll probably find yourself listening to it on a loop. With a dozen albums to his name, Emmett Cohen is hardly a newbie on the jazz scene, having received many positive feedback, reviews and mentions in the press.
Antonio Dayyani ‘Trop Op’ LP/CD (April) 4/5 - ukvibe
WEB4 days ago · Danish drummer Antonio Dayyani marks the release of his sophomore album release by aligning with the esteemed April Records to unveil ‘Trop Op’. Translating to “step up”, ‘Trop Op’ is an album that expresses its ideals towards the notion of communities, whether they be within small social circles or larger scale groups representative of where … Continue reading Antonio Dayyani ...
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 ...
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 →
No. 23: Touchstones - ukvibe - astral travelling since 1993
WEBIn keeping with the spirit of the ECM Records’ “Touchstones” releases, it has been a pleasure to put together an ECM playlist, featuring some of my own personal favourites from the last 50 years. Some, but not all of the tunes I’ve chosen, are featured on the “Touchstones” reissues. I hope they bring back fond … Continue reading No. 23: Touchstones →
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