Meva’s Journal – Kit Sebastian “Meva’s Journal” is the enchanting new album from Kit Sebastian, blending vibrant Latin rhythms, psychedelia, and a touch of dreamy jazz. With lush instrumentation and evocative vocals, the album weaves a narrative of personal introspection and exploration, drawing on influences from across the globe. “Meva’s Journal” feels like a journey through a kaleidoscopic […]
Category: Album of the Week
Albums of the Week: Tryp Tych Trio -Warsaw Conjunction // Jerome Blaze – Living Room
Trip Tych Trio – Warsaw Conjunction “Warsaw Conjunction” from the Tryp Tych Trio offers a captivating blend of avant-garde jazz, experimental sounds, and intricate musicianship. With a rich interplay of textures, the trio crafts a unique sonic journey that feels both exploratory and grounded. The album draws inspiration from Warsaw’s vibrant cultural landscape, merging spontaneous improvisation […]
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Albums of the Week: Mulatu Astatke & The Hoodna Orchestra – Tension // Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – Wild God
Malatu Astatke & The Hoodna Orchestra – Tension “Tension” sees the legendary Mulatu Astatke, the father of Ethio-jazz, teaming up with the talented Hoodna Orchestra for an electrifying new release that builds on his iconic fusion of Ethiopian rhythms, jazz, and funk. The album pulses with Astatke’s signature vibraphone playing, interwoven with rich horn sections, groovy […]
Albums of the Week: Flock – Flock II // Fat Freddy’s Drop – SLO MO
Flock – Flock II UK supergroup Flock return with their highly anticipated sophomore album, Flock II. Comprising an exceptional lineup—Bex Burch (fresh from her debut solo album on International Anthem), Sarathy Korwar, Tamar Osborn (Collocutor, Dele Sosimi, Unknown To Known), Danalogue (The Comet Is Coming / Soccer96), and Al MacSween (Kefaya)—the album showcases their unique ability […]
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Album of the Week: Lucy Clifford – Between Spaces of Knowing // Dogo Du Togo & The Alagaa Beat Band – Avoudé
Lucy Clifford – Between Spaces of Knowing Following off the back of her recent EP release ‘Meeting Place’, this latest full-length album serves as a continuation into Lucy’s creative identity and features a collective of Sydney’s diverse artists in improvised music, including Thomas Avgenicos on trumpet, David Reglar on tenor saxophone, Freyja Garbett on piano, […]
Albums of the Week: Peter Evans – Extra // Emma Volard – Alibi
Peter Evans – Extra Peter Evans makes his We Jazz Records debut with Extra, a new album out 25th October. The band formation includes Evans on trumpet, Petter Eldh (Koma Saxo / Post Koma) on bass and Jim Black on drums. Peter Evans, an acclaimed trumpet player, improvisor, and composer based in New York City […]
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Albums of the Week: Terceiro Mundo – Nomade Orquestra // Worth Control – CINTA
Terceiro Mundo – Nomade Orquestra Nômade Orquestral’s latest album, Terceir Mundo, is a beautiful blend of genres, infusing Brazilian roots with jazz, funk, and soul influences. The São Paulo-based group is known for their rich, layered compositions, and this album exemplifies their ability to create something deeply rhythmic and culturally expansive, while still feeling modern […]
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Albums of the Week: A Willed and Conscious Balance – Tomin // Ripple on a Wing – Ella Thompson
A Willed and Conscious Balance – Tomin Tomin’s debut full-length work, A Willed and Conscious Balance, answers a set of questions left unasked in recent years, as a new generation of artists re-energizes the tradition often referred to as “jazz” into its own directions. Ripple on a Wing – Ella Thompson Ella Thompson’s new record […]
Albums of the Week: Proffer – Lance Gurisik // Weather & Weeds – Holli Scott (ft. Tal Cohen & Jamie Oehlers)
Proffer – Lance Gurisik Proffer—the latest album by Australian composer Lance Gurisik—is at once compelling and intimate. Featuring Gurisik’s signature minimalist feel, the record is an immersive tapestry of delicate piano work and subtle layers of sound. Over 40 minutes, Proffer meanders through an eclectic blend of genres, from contemporary classical music to ambient experimentation. […]
Albums of the Week: Ashes – Ashley Ballat // RETURN TO THE SPIRIT – SUN ATLAS
Ashes – Ashley Ballat Immediately upon listening, it is clear that Ashes—the second studio album by trumpeter and composer Ashley Ballat—is a record with a vision. Featuring a sublime soundscape of acoustic and electronic sounds, and layer upon layer of rich sonic tapestries, Ashes is a coherent aesthetic as much as it is a collection […]
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Albums of the Week: Where We Are Now – Mosaic // The Making of Silk – Allysha Joy
Where We Are Now – Mosaic Where We Are Now is the entrancing debut album from Sydney jazz group Mosaic. The 10-piece ensemble has established themselves as one of the most exciting new acts in the city’s jazz scene, their sound coloured by an intricate mix of brass, piano, saxophones and percussion. Their debut record—composed […]
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Albums of the Week: Mighty Vertebrae – Anna Butterss // Rhapsody – The Harlem Gospel Travellers
Mighty Vertebrae – Anna Butterss Anna Butterss has established themselves as one of the most in-demand bassists on the scene, having worked with world-renowned pop artists like Boygenius and Phoebe Bridgers. Their solo work, though vastly different in sound, is no less impressive. Mighty Vertebrae, Butterss’ second studio album, is a wonderfully diverse collection of […]