Reviewed: Nina Simone | Mark Adams & The Neo Soul Allstars
The recent re-emergence of Nina Simone’s 1961 live recordings from The Village Gate and the contemporary release of Mark Adams’ latest project provide a comprehensive look at the trajectory of…
Reviewed: Daniel Zimmermann | Alain Métrailler | Loren Stillman
Daniel Zimmermann and the Eclectic Vision of Snapshots French trombonist Daniel Zimmermann has long been recognized for his ability to navigate the intersection of traditional jazz and contemporary popular forms.…
Reviewed: Freddie King | Charlie Wood | Caleb Wheeler Curtis
Historical Context and the 1975 European Tour By the mid-1970s, Freddie King had successfully navigated several distinct phases of his career. Born in Gilmer, Texas, in 1934 and later moving…
Reviewed: Joel Ross | Gary Peacock & Ralph Towner | Aneta George
The Evolution of Spiritual Jazz: Joel Ross and the Blue Note Legacy The release of vibraphonist Joel Ross’s second major project for Blue Note Records represents a significant departure from…
Reviewed: Mal Waldron | Yusef Lateef | Marilyn Crispell, Anders Jormin
The global jazz landscape has been significantly enriched by the simultaneous release of three distinct recordings that bridge the gap between archival preservation and contemporary innovation. Resonance Records has unearthed…
Reviewed: House Of The Black Gardenia | Cuba – Cha Cha Chá 1950-1962 | Sarah L King
House of the Black Gardenia: A New Chapter for Vintage Swing House of the Black Gardenia, a Newcastle-based nonet, has officially released its second full-length album, Mazurka In Jazz, marking…
Reviewed: Woody Shaw | The Descendants Of Mike And Phoebe | QOW Trio
The global jazz landscape continues to undergo a significant transformation as archival preservationists and modern independent labels bridge the gap between historical mastery and contemporary innovation. This duality is currently…
Reviewed: Ingrid Jensen | Mateusz Smoczynski | Håkan Broström
The international jazz landscape in 2025 continues to be defined by a synthesis of traditional mastery and avant-garde exploration, as evidenced by three major new releases from prominent instrumentalists across…
Reviewed: Ben Rosenblum Nebular Project | Joe Harvey-Whyte, Geir Sundstøl | Jazz Sabbath
The global landscape of contemporary jazz and instrumental music has been significantly enriched by three major releases that challenge traditional genre boundaries and redefine the expressive potential of their respective…
Reviewed: Ron Carter & Ricky Dillard | Roy Powell | Simon Hanes
The Convergence of Sacred and Secular: Ron Carter and Ricky Dillard’s Sweet, Sweet Spirit In a landmark joint venture, Motown Gospel and Blue Note Records have released Sweet, Sweet Spirit,…
















