Espen Eriksen Trio, Almost There, Runne Grammofon ***1/2
A bit too brief but it is pure balm. And someone should write words to the very beautiful 'Another Day'
Linda May Han Oh & Melissa Aldana, Beneath Lifted Skies, Biophilia ***1/2
Deep duetting into bebop. But the originals and improv blended in are just as interesting.
Birmingham Jazz hits the nifty 50s
A promoted scene that continues to punch far above its weight
Pete Roth Trio, Group Chat, Winterfold/ Cherry Red **** recommended
I'm looking forward to seeing this band at Magy's Farm
Asaf Yuria, In Light of a New Moon, Jojo ***1/2
One for every lover of the sound of Mr Beautiful
Chris Cheek, Dear Paul: Chris Cheek, Zach Radwine and Bob Deboo Play Music By Paul Motian, Fresh Sound ****
A certain curatorial wisdom at play
Chucho Valdés, Uncut, InnerJazz/InnerCat *****
AfroCuban jazz piano doesn't get any better than this
Enzo Favata, Ritornare, ECM ***
Unhurried sounds that could almost have been specifically designed for laidback Sunday listening.
Branford Marsalis Quartet & Dianne Reeves, Dedicated To You, Blue Note Records *****
Knocks all the current tributes to Coltrane completely into a cocked hat
Clips from Eclipse: lift off for Blair/Huber
After a stirring EP provided a first glimpse, Eclipse ups the ante immeasurably further
Lucian Ban and Elevation, Rush, Sunnyside ****
There's a certain humility in the serene grandeur that this group shapes
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