Articles by: Sammy Stein

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Joan Torres’ All Is Fused – ‘Revolution’ (2019)

‘Revolution,’ Joan Torres’ forthcoming album with the aptly titled All Is Fused, offers a tight-as-a-coffin-lid blend jazz, soul and funk.

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Kate Williams + Four Plus Three With Georgia Mancio – ‘Finding Home’ (2019)

What do we get when Kate Williams and Georgia Mancio, two of the most influential jazz women in the U.K., create an album?

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The Near Jazz Experience with Adrian Sherwood – ‘Afloat in Dub’ (2019)

As Adrian Sherwood helps transform these Near Jazz Experience songs, the listener gains a much wider viewpoint.

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Ivo Perelman – ‘Strings 3’ (2019)

Ivo Perelman has added Nat Wooley on trumpet. ‘Strings 3’ answers the question of whether that was bonkers or completely wonderful.

33Jazz Records at 30: As Always, a Fierce Advocate for Women

33Jazz Records at 30: As Always, a Fierce Advocate for Women

33Jazz Records’ initial raison d’etre was the support of women in music, and that’s very much part of their ethos today.

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Weegee, February 21, 2019: Shows I’ll Never Forget

A trip to a North London vegan cafe turned into a moment of musical discovery with Weegee.

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Garden District Trio – ‘Upward’ (2019)

The Garden District Trio’s ‘Upward’ emphasizes the currently in-vogue NOLA beat – and, with this trio, it’s expertly delivered.

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Graham J. – ‘Cry’ (2019)

Cabaret-noir singer Graham J.’s ‘Cry’ is an album of surprises, one which hits you both aurally and emotionally.

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Arema Arega – ‘The Red Soundtracks’ (2019)

There is nothing usual, easy listening or ordinary about Arema Arega’s ‘The Red Soundtracks.’ It is completely different.

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Dwight Trible – ‘Mothership’ (2019)

It feels like the vocal talent of Dwight Trible has been one of the best-kept secrets in jazz. Well, not now, it isn’t.