Ben Patterson, Stretch, Origin Records ***
Earthy and passionate trombone led originals.
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Simone Locarni and Tom Arthurs, Alianti, Abeat **** recommended
Landing empathetically in the special place that is the Kenny Wheeler and John Taylor universe, this is an album introducing a new duo that wards off ennui and rewards deep listening so tenderly.
Mick Goodrick and Fred Hersch, Feebles, Fables & Ferns, ECM ****
A one off from the 1980s released for the first time.
Dad jazz
Chiming with the coincidence – or is it? – of Father’s Day arriving in both the UK and…
Jas Kayser paying tribute to Tony Allen and Cassie Kinoshi at a ramped up Hackney Wick
Autumn happening coming together in east London
Your Brother’s Keeper, Gary Bartz, Where Rivers Meet, Brownswood Recordings ★★★★☆ recommended
A groundbreaking meeting of minds music of the spheres
Moyses Dos Santos’ Maria
Positivity personified
The Alessi Brothers Are Heard In A Rare Improvisational Setting
Always of interest what Ralph Alessi is up to. Appearing with his brother is novel on this upcoming release
Essential from Emil Brandqvist
Current essential Eurojazz listening for a Wednesday.
Helen Sung Big Band, Oracles, Sunnyside **** recommended
Big bands haven't gone away, you know
Giant of jazz Abdullah Ibrahim whose sound moved the world has died
Abdullah Ibrahim has died in Germany aged 91
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Previously Unheard 1968 Pierre Favre Trio Recording to Receive First-Ever Release
Vintage free-jazz uncorked
Cream of the crop: top Eurojazz
Eurojazz best-of so far in 2026
Eleonora Strino, Lumithia, CAM JAZZ **** recommended
Guitar heaven from Eleonora Strino playing solo and mainly her own tunes. There's also a gem of a vocal on her reading of 'Alfonsina y el mar.'
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