Eivind Austad Trio – Northbound (Losen Records, 2019) Eivind Austad Trio’s Northbound album, features Eivind Austad on piano, Magne Thormodsæter on bass, and Håkon Mjåset…
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Izabella Effenberg’s Electrifying Genre-Defying Performances
Izabella Effenberg – Impressions In Colours Feat. Yumi Ito (Glm Music, 2024) The double album Impressions In Colours by composer and multi-instrumentalist Izabella Effenberg presents…
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Kurt Elling and Charlie Hunter Captivate with Exquisite Album ‘SuperBlue The Iridescent Spree’
Kurt Elling and Charlie Hunter – SuperBlue The Iridescent Spree (Edition Records, 2023) American jazz singer Kurt Elling is highly regarded for his unparalleled mix…
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Atlanta Pianist Joe Alterman Releases Stunning Tribute Album ‘Big Mo & Little Joe’ in Honor of Mentor Les McCann”
Joe Alterman – Big Mo & Little Joe (Joe Alterman Music, 2023) Joe Alterman, an Atlanta-based jazz pianist, honors his mentor and friend, the legendary…
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Breezily Eclectic Billie Bottle’s Temple of Shibboleth
Billie Bottle’s Temple of Shibboleth – Billie Bottle’s Temple of Shibboleth (2023) Billie Bottle is a highly talented vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, masterful arranger, and composer who…
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A dash of fusion by dynamic American duo, Sherbet Image
Jazz with just enough fusion flavor makes “Canyonlands” by American duo Sherbet Image a winner. Trumpet and bass take turns leading the way, and they’re…
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Doug MacDonald, a Guitarist Enamored with the Magic of Timeless Jazz
Doug MacDonald – Sextet Session (self-release2024) Los Angeles-based guitarist Doug MacDonald reemerges with Sextet Session, a melodic jazz set that intertwines original compositions with timeless…
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Daggerboard Continues to Impress with Escapement
Daggerboard – Escapement (Wide Hive Records, 2024) The album Escapement features an impressive lineup of highly talented contemporary jazz musicians: bassist Henry “Le Skipper” Franklin…
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Amber Navran, Jacob Mann & Phil Beaudreau Launch Debut Song “What I’ve Found”
Catpack, a new project formed by Amber Navran (of Moonchild), Jacob Mann, and Phil Beaudreau, have released the debut song “What I’ve Found.” The trio,…
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Magnus Lindgren & John Beasley’s Butterfly Effect, Inspired by Chaos theory
Magnus Lindgren & John Beasley – Butterfly Effect (ACT, 2024) Magnus Lindgren & John Beasley present a captivating recording in Butterfly Effect (ACT, 2024), mirroring…
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