Articles by: Sammy Stein

Deelee Dube – ‘Trying Times’ (2020)

Deelee Dube – ‘Trying Times’ (2020)

Deelee Dube combines a stellar African musical lineage, a London upbringing’s eclectic tastes, and a deep love and respect for the jazz tradition.

Cesar Cardoso – ‘Dice of Tenors’ (2020)

Cesar Cardoso – ‘Dice of Tenors’ (2020)

There’s a healthy dose of complexity on ‘Dice of Tenors,’ but Cesar Cardoso’s melodic and musical respect for the original source material remains.

Giancarlo Romani – ‘Naif’ (2020)

Giancarlo Romani – ‘Naif’ (2020)

Giancarlo Romani’s ‘Naif’ has nine original compositions, and they create nine paintings of different emotions, life experiences and ideas.

Ian Dury – ‘Hit Me: The Best of Ian Dury’ (2020)

Ian Dury – ‘Hit Me: The Best of Ian Dury’ (2020)

‘Hit Me: The Best of Ian Dury’ is pure nostalgia, but curated in such a way that you get a real insight into his musical persona.

Jess Gillam – ‘Time’ (2020)

Jess Gillam – ‘Time’ (2020)

‘Time’ is a journey of discovery, not only in Jess Gillam’s mastery of her instrument but also in re-worked compositions.

Champian Fulton – ‘Birdsong’ (2020)

Champian Fulton – ‘Birdsong’ (2020)

‘Birdsong’ is a respectful and classy homage to Charlie Parker and the music which has influenced Champian Fulton since she was small.

Dinosaur – ‘To the Earth’ (2020)

Dinosaur – ‘To the Earth’ (2020)

Dinosaur’s ‘To the Earth’ creates a range of moods and themes, while also stepping back to past influences and forward into new territory.

Warmer Than Blood – ‘Warmer Than Blood’ (2020)

Warmer Than Blood – ‘Warmer Than Blood’ (2020)

A new venture from Chris Montague, Warmer Than Blood brings the composer and guitarist together pianist Kit Downes and electric-bassist Ruth Goller.

Erodoto Project – ‘Mythos – Metamorphosis’ (2020)

Erodoto Project – ‘Mythos – Metamorphosis’ (2020)

There is a dreamlike quality to the sound which Erodoto Project creates on the forthcoming ‘Mythos – Metamorphosis,’ and a sensuality.

The Hot Club of Philadelphia – ‘Gypsy-Americana’ (2020)

The Hot Club of Philadelphia – ‘Gypsy-Americana’ (2020)

The Hot Club of Philadelphia’s ‘Gypsy-Americana’ is joyful, very listenable and well worth the five-year wait for fans.