Cotatcha Orchestra – Bigbandová elektronika / Bigband Electronics (Big Round records, 2020) Bigbandová elektronika / Bigband Electronics presents the innovative Czech Cotatcha Orchestra from Brno.…
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LRK Trio – Memory Moment (Losen, 2020) LRK Trio is a superb Russian contemporary jazz outfit. The Trio plays exquisite cutting edge instrumental music centered…
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André Mehmari Trio – Na Esquina do Clube com o Sol na Cabeça (Tratore, 2019) Composer André Mehmari is one Brazil’s leading piano and keyboard…
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Ilugdin Trio – Reflection (Losen Records, 2020) An album of cinematic piano music rooted in classical music and jazz forms. This Russian band from Moscow…
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Telergy – Black Swallow I have already reviewed a few of Telergy’s albums and they are usually very good. Telergy released their fourth album, Black…
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Chico Pinheiro – City of Dreams (Buriti, 2020) City of Dreams is a contemporary instrumental jazz album from Brazilian guitarist Chico Pinheiro. The guitar virtuoso…
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Budapest Concert is the title of the new album from celebrated pianist Keith Jarrett. It is the second complete show to be issued from Keith…
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Fluid Architecture (Cuneiform Records) is the title of the new album from British experimental jazz guitarist Ray Russell. Ray Russell released various influential experimental albums,…
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Duende Libre – The Dance She Spoke (Duende Libre, 2020) Seattle-area band Duende Libre plays fantastic contemporary jazz fusion with a world music edge. It…
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Craig Green – Love Notes in Binary Code (Discus Music, 2020) Guitarist and composer Craig Green has released this superb instrumental album that crosses musical…
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