Small Medium Large – SML Released June 28, 2024 SML—Anna Butterss, Jeremiah Chiu, Josh Johnson, Booker Stardrum and Gregory Uhlmann—turn improvisation into a playful experiment on Small Medium Large. Recorded live over two nights at LA’s now-closed ETA, the quintet chop, loop and rearrange their performances into hypnotic, polyrhythmic grooves. The results nod to Herbie […]
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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 […]
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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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 […]
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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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, […]
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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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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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 […]
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. […]
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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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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