Magazine tagged Jazz

April 2, 2013

Angeline Morrison – Are You Ready Cat? (Freestyle Records)

Already familiar to fans of Freestyle Records acts Frootful and Lack Of Afro after supplying her memorable voice to tracks by both, as well as working with masters of the mellow; The Ambassadors Of Sorrow, Angeline Morrison's ability to craft subtle, yet

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March 18, 2013

The debut album from Angeline Morrison has landed

Already familiar to fans of Freestyle Records acts Frootful and Lack Of Afro after supplying her memorable voice to tracks by both those acts, as well as with masters of the mellow: The Ambassadors Of Sorrow, Angeline Morrisons' ability to craft subtle, y

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March 12, 2013

The Xaver Fischer Trio returns with a new cast and a bang

The pianist and keyboarder Xaver Fischer founded a trio in 1997 together with Hannes Vesper (bass) and Eric Harings (drums). This trio took up the challenge to transform then up-to-date club music like lounge, house and drum'n'bass into their very own com

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February 5, 2013

New album from Mark De Clive-Lowe & the Rotterdam Jazz Orchestra

"Take The Space Trane" is the new album from producer, composer and musician Mark de Clive-Lowe in collaboration with the Rotterdam Jazz Orchestra. Joining forces for the first time here, they deliver big orchestral jazz grooves with a nod to club product

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January 15, 2013

Barney Wilen – Moshi Too (Sonorama)

Another world premiere from the estate of French jazzman Barney Wilen. A deep journey into the world of his unknown tapes from psychedelic Africa. 80 minutes of previously unreleased recordings from 1969-70, not to be found on the tenor player's regular "

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January 2, 2013

Nat Birchall

Aptly hailed by Gilles Peterson as "one of the best musicians in the UK", saxophonist Nat Birchall remains one of the UK's hidden jazz treasures. Playing tenor and soprano saxophones, he is a band leader, composer and arranger (and occasional DJ) who has

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November 28, 2012

Nostalgia 77 And The Monster

"The Taxidermist" is the upcoming album from Nostalgia 77 and the Monster - a fresh new project from one of the leading lights of the UK jazz scene, which sees him revisiting his experimental instrumental roots. Nostalgia 77 has been heartily championed b

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October 29, 2012

Timo Lassy

Saxophonist Timo Lassy has cemented his position at the helm of the burgeoning Finnish jazz scene. Gearing up for the release of his third solo album, Lassy has steadily been building his reputation and now it seems that the big time is here for the sax m

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September 6, 2012

Various – Spiritual Jazz Vol.3 (Jazzman)

At the end of the '50s, Miles Davis' Kind of Blue heralded the revelatory arrival of modal jazz. As the vibrations of these giant steps resonated across the world, European jazz musicians reassessed their bearings and began to steer a new course. Across t

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August 31, 2012

“Spiritual Jazz Vol.3″ – esoteric, modal and deep jazz from the European undergound

At the end of the '50s, Miles Davis' Kind of Blue heralded the revelatory arrival of modal jazz. As the vibrations of these giant steps resonated across the world, European jazz musicians reassessed their bearings and began to steer a new course. Across t

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April 16, 2012

Sought after spiritual jazz funk album by Mladen ‘Bobby’ Gutesha …

Sought after spiritual jazz funk album recorded 1972 in Germany, arranged and conducted by Serbian maestro Mladen "Bobby" Gutesha with band, orchestra and choir. Towering anti-war statement and a tribute to Martin Luther King, rooted deep in funk and spir

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March 6, 2012

Raw, earthy, deep jazz – Spiritual Jazz at its finest! …

"A whole album of earthy, deep and sublime Spiritual Jazz - a definition of the genre" - Suffused with spiritual uplift but lacking any saccharine in either content or production values, Azanyah communicates in a language that harks back to the great mess

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February 13, 2012

“Jazz In Camera” – a recording session with Donald Byrd & Barney Wilen …

Unreleased soundtrack album of an aborted film project, produced 1958 by Sandro Bocola and Dennis Bailey in Paris. Excellent hard bop and modern jazz session featuring Donald Byrd (trumpet), Barney Wilen (tenor saxophone), Jimmy Gourley (guitar), Walter D

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February 10, 2012

The Unity Sextet is about recognizing the past but stil walking a step ahead …

The Unity Sextet is a special kind of band. Buddy Franco, Fats Young Jr., Cassius Farqhuar, Junior Oliver, Chuck Waldron and 'Fat Thumbs' Ronnie met in spring of 2011 whilst playing at different jazz festivals in different bands with different genres rang

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January 16, 2012

Greetje Kauffeld – Heaven’s Open (Sonorama)

New set of lost tracks by one of the outstanding European jazz singers, recorded between 1969 and 1986. Compilation with eleven deeply emotional songs: Greetje Kauffeld performs sensitive ballads, with bands and orchestras arranged and conducted by such m

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January 9, 2012

New set of lost tracks by legendary jazz singer Greetje Kauffeld …

New set of lost tracks by one of the outstanding European jazz singers, recorded between 1969 and 1986. Compilation with eleven deeply emotional songs: Greetje Kauffeld performs sensitive ballads, with bands and orchestras arranged and conducted by such m

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December 6, 2011

New album by British saxophonist and composer Nat Birchall …

Over the last few years British saxophonist and composer Nat Birchall has carved out a singular niche for himself. A deeply soulful, spiritual saxophonist whose beautiful recordings for the Gondwana label have moved people to suggest that the spirit of Co

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December 6, 2011

Composer Kerkko Koskinen is the author behind one of the brightest jazz highlights of 2011 …

Composer Kerkko Koskinen is the author behind one of the brightest jazz highlights of 2011, "Trains & Letters". The latest release on Helsinki's Ricky-Tick Records, the album finds Koskinen's music interpreted by a big band consisting entirely of Finnish

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December 5, 2011

Kerkko Koskinen

Kerkko Koskinen is an awarded Finnish composer, who has previously worked with the chart-topping leftfield pop ensemble Ultra Bra. Koskinen has always been intrigued by big orchestras and his first recording for Ricky-Tick, "Agatha" was a logical step tow

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September 12, 2011

Robert Mitchell creates chamber jazz of astonishing beauty …

Robert Mitchell should really need no introduction, an award winning pianist, composer, arranger and teacher, since his recording debut a decade ago he has been one of the most powerful, creative presences on the British jazz scene. A deft, inventive pian

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July 5, 2011

Brand new collabo album by The Jussi Lampela Nonet and trumpet star Jukka Eskola …

The latest release by Helsinki's Ricky-­Tick Records, "Lampela X Eskola", is the fruitful meeting of composer Jussi Lampela and trumpet star Jukka Eskola. The Jussi Lampela Nonet, featured on the album with Eskola on trumpet, is a tough collection of Fin

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July 1, 2011

The finest recordings made during a lifetime in jazz from an exceptional yet neglected French genius …

A lifetime in jazz from the illustrious French musician, producer, composer, arranger, band leader, sound engineer, music teacher, label-owner, and multi-instrumentalist par excellence! Introduction It's always an honour for us to re-release cool & ob

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June 30, 2011

The Five Corners Quintet’s “The Helsinki Sessions” captures the magic of a live recording on tape …

During the past six years, The Five Corners Quintet has become known as a dazzling live unit, which has notched some 200 performances worldwide to great acclaim. Now Ricky-Tick Records finally captures the magic on tape, releasing "The Helsinki Sessions",

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June 30, 2011

Mysterious space jazz collective Astro Can Caravan returns with a full-length album …

Astro Can Caravan made their Ricky-Tick debut with 2008's "The Nagual Julian" EP. Now the mysterious space jazz collective returns with a full-length album, "Planet Caravan". Originally hailing from the woods outside of Kuopio, a smallish town in Easte

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June 20, 2011

“Swiss All-Stars” – excellent modern jazz session of the Swiss jazz elite from 1964 …

"Swiss All-Stars" - excellent modern jazz session of the Swiss jazz elite from September 1964 in Bern, arranged and led by George Gruntz, with a top class 11-piece ensemble featuring Bruno Spoerri, Hans Kennel, Raymond Droz, Pierre Cavalli and the young F

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May 23, 2011

The Greg Foat Group – Dark Is The Sun (Jazzman)

To catch the attention of our discerning, critical and cynical ears, any demos that people send to us here at Jazzman have to be pretty damn good. Yes they all get listened to, but very few make it this far as an official Jazzman CD and vinyl release. In

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May 17, 2011

American jazz with a beautiful Swedish accent by The Swedish Modern Jazz Group …

American jazz with a beautiful Swedish accent: Legendary and highly sought after album for four saxes and rhythm section recorded in Stockholm 1960, originally released on the Swedish Barben and the British Tempo label only. High class ensemble led by com

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May 17, 2011

Jazzman Records presents the debut album by The Greg Foat Group …

To catch the attention of our discerning, critical and cynical ears, any demos that people send to us here at Jazzman have to be pretty damn good. Yes they all get listened to, but very few make it this far as an official Jazzman CD and vinyl release. In

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May 16, 2011

Spiritual jazz from Manchester by DJ, bandleader and trumpeter Matthew Halsall …

Manchester based, DJ, bandleader and trumpeter Matthew Halsall is one of the UK's brightest talents. A gifted trumpeter with a beautiful, expressive tone, his music draws on his love of the transcendental, spiritual and modal jazz of Alice and John Coltra

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May 16, 2011

Matthew Halsall

Matthew Halsall picked up the trumpet at just 6 years old after being taken to a jazz gig by his parents. From the age of 14 Matt has toured the world playing in France, Italy, Spain, Russia, Holland, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Australia and America. His de

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April 14, 2011

First selection of early works by Italian songstress Jula De Palma …

First selection of early works by one of the most excellent Italian female voices. Stunning interpretations of timeless jazz classics like "I've Got You Under My Skin", "Blues In The Night", "Night And Day" or "One For My Baby", all songs from her sought

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March 14, 2011

Nostalgia 77

Nostalgia 77's fervent fanbase has been clamouring for his return and can now rest assured that it has been worth the wait, as the spoils of those extra-curricular excursions inform a refreshed stylistic palette and intensity on the new LP. Although Nosta

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March 1, 2011

The first Nostalgia 77 studio album in four years …

Nostalgia 77's fervent fanbase has been clamouring for his return and can now rest assured that it has been worth the wait, as the spoils of those extra-curricular excursions inform a refreshed stylistic palette and intensity on the new LP. Although Nosta

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January 6, 2011

Unreleased treasures by the venerated piano player and singer Elsie Bianchi …

Elsie Bianchi "Fly Me To The Moon" - Unreleased Swiss Radio Jazz 1960-62. Newly found treasures from the Swiss DRS Radio Archives: 12 previously unreleased tracks by the venerated piano player and singer Elsie Bianchi, produced with different musical form

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November 22, 2010

The Jazzinvaders are ready for their next ride …

Club credibility comes from years of inspiration and hard work and Phil Martin, the creative captain of the Jazzinvaders (and Socialbeats Records), knows exactly how to get there. From his musical vision, the Jazzinvaders have already reached and touched

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November 16, 2010

The Ricky-Tick Big Band is a noteworthy addition to the contemporary jazz scene …

Ricky-Tick Big Band ranks among the most notable newcomers in the international jazz circuit in 2010. Led by composer/guitarist Valtteri Pöyhönen, also the leader of the successful Ricky-Tick sextet Dalindèo, the 15-strong ensemble displays a remarkabl

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November 3, 2010

Mochilla’s Timeless series celebrates the music of Arthur Verocai …

Folk-jazz composer/arranger Arthur Verocai was born in Rio de Janeiro. He has created challenging arrangements and compositions for Brazilian artists Jorge Ben, Ivan Lins, Leny Andrade and Gal Costa. Arthur Verocai has composed and arranged for such gi

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October 26, 2010

Sun Ra and His Mythic Science Arkestra live at the Theatre du Chatelet Paris …

Sun Ra live at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, 1971. A double pack including unpublished pictures from the concert by Jorg Becker and liner notes by Arkestra member Knoel Scott. The Art Yard / Kindred Spirits collaboration series continues with this

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October 26, 2010

Mochilla’s Timeless series celebrates the music of J Dilla …

"Timeless: The Composer/Arranger Series" is the name of a concert series that was created in homage to the composer/arrangers who have influenced hip-hop in the most literal and profound ways. Timeless was conceived by production house Mochilla in Los Ang

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October 25, 2010

Mulatu Astatke – Mochilla Presents Timeless (Mochilla)

"Timeless: The Composer/Arranger Series" is the name of a concert series that was created in homage to the composer/arrangers who have influenced hip-hop in the most literal and profound ways. Timeless was conceived by production house Mochilla in Los Ang

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