Kind of Jazz - New Releases

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Matthew Ruddick

Editor
Author of Funny Valentine, an acclaimed new biography of the jazz trumpet player and singer, Chet Baker.

New Releases

The new albums that we think are worth your attention

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Esther Bennett and Terence Collie - Safe Places

By Matthew Ruddick

Singer Esther Bennett and pianist Terence Collie team up for a very personal project.
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Shez Raja - Tales From The Punjab

By Matthew Ruddick

Magical journey to the Punjab with bass player Raja.
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Zoe Gilby - Aurora

By Matthew Ruddick

Award-winning singer Zoe Gilby returns, tackling the compositions of trumpet player Tom Harrell.
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Sarah Moule - Stormy Emotions

By Matthew Ruddick

Sarah Moule delivers a gorgeous collection of songs by Fran Landesman and Simon Wallace.
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Marta Capponi - Life Within

By Matthew Ruddick

Kim Cypher reviews the new album by Marta Capponi.
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Georgia Mancio & Alan Broadbent - Quiet Is The Star

By Matthew Ruddick

Delightful new collaboration.
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Veronica Swift - This Bitter Earth

By Matthew Ruddick

Breathtaking new album addresses some of the problems we face today.
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R+R=NOW - Live

By Fernando Rose

A great album that reminds us of what we have to look forward to.
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Fergus McCreadie - Cairn

By Hilary Robertson

The landscape of jazz.
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Brian Charette - Power From The Air

By Matthew Ruddick

Hammond organ player Charette draws his power from the air - and computers.
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Doug Carn - JID005

By Hilary Robertson

The latest offering from pioneering Jazz Is Dead label.
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Allison Neale - Quietly There

By Matthew Ruddick

Alto saxophonist returns to the West Coast.
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Gemma Sherry - Let's Get Serious

By Matthew Ruddick

Australian-born singer gets cheeky, not serious.
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QOW Trio - QOW Trio

By Matthew Ruddick

Saxophone trio, Rollins-style.
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Gabriel Latchin - I'll Be Home For Christmas

By Hilary Robertson

Here's hoping I’ll Be Home For Christmas
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Matthew Halsall - Salute To The Sun

By Matthew Ruddick

The welcome return of Manchester's finest.
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