Reggie Watkins – Rivers

Reggie Watkins – Rivers
Jazz
Originality, creativity, open-mindedness; Watkins challenges and inspires, prompting reflection both musically and intellectually. His music nourishes the soul, drawing from a wealth of diverse experiences.

Aaron Shragge – Cosmic Cliffs – Whispering Worlds

Cosmic Cliffs – Whispering Worlds
Jazz
Close your eyes, and the images will emerge on their own: a vast, star-strewn galaxy, its black holes and luminous bodies as mesmerizing as they are unsettling. The journey through this album begins now…

Steve Knight – For Years Gone

Steve Knight – For Years Gone
Jazz
In many ways, this album is a reflection of Knight’s journey; offering no surprises beyond its undeniable pleasantness.

Broodmen – Liminality (ENG review)

Broodmen – Luminaty (ENG review)
Jazz
“This is who we are—Broodmen—and if you ask us, this is the most honest expression of ourselves.” An album as singular as it is captivating—do not miss Liminality by Broodmen.

Pitch, Rythm and Conciousness Rythm – Sextet

Pitch, Rythm and Conciousness Rythm - Sextet
Jazz
This creation stands apart from conventional paths, offering an unparalleled richness in both musical and intellectual dimensions. It is an album to be experienced as one would admire a painting by Roland Cat; with wonder and awe.

Phil Brown – Rule Of Three

Phil Brown - Rule Of Three
Jazz
Yet if this album succeeds in evoking a sense of joy, it is thanks to the collective brilliance of its musicians, whose rhythmic mastery is undeniable.

Peter Smith – Smitty Straightens Out

Peter Smith - Smitty Straightens Out
Jazz
An album that captivates from the very first notes, drawing the listener into a world where the composer and pianist masterfully channels his years of experience into a singular, compelling, and spectacular style.

EMMANUEL BEX – Eddy m’a dit

EMMANUEL BEX - Eddy m’A Dit
Jazz
Voici le tribute aussi affranchi que rafraîchissant d’un émule envers l’un de ses maîtres assumés, comme en atteste le poignant bonus track en solo intégral.

José Luiz Martins – Odissey Mixtape

José Luiz Martins – Odissey Mixtape
Jazz
Audacious new album from the São Paulo-born, Washington D.C.-based pianist. Martins draws upon every musical influence that has shaped his life, and the outcome is breathtaking.

FRANCK AMSALLEM – The Summer Knows (un été 42)

FRANCK AMSALLEM - The Summer Knows (un été 42)
Jazz
Une musique vivante, douce et tendre à la fois, d’une spontanéité et d’une générosité sans limites. Une succession de petits tableaux mélangeant l’expressionisme et l’impressionisme d’un jazz en mouvement. 

Gustavo Cortiñas – The Crisis Knows No Borders

Gustavo Cortiñas - The Crisis Knows No Borders
Jazz
A man of his time, Cortiñas blends classical music, rock, jazz, and world influences into an inspiring creation that commands both respect and an intimate, thoughtful listening experience.

Matthieu Saglio & Camille Saglio – Al Alba

Matthieu Saglio & Camille Saglio - Al Alba
Jazz
Matthieu Saglio est l’un des violoncellistes les plus passionnants de sa génération. A preuve, il est notamment l’un des précurseurs de l’introduction du violoncelle dans le flamenco.

Ingrid Laubrock – Purposing The Air

Ingrid Laubrock - Purposing The Air
Jazz
This is an album of extreme quality, though it is undoubtedly aimed at an informed audience, one more inclined toward contemporary classical music.

Sebastian Voltz & Gilles Grethen – Chroma

Sebastian Voltz & Gilles Grethen – Chroma
Jazz
An album like this does a world of good. It breaks us out of our usual listening habits, offering a moment of serenity. A work as “indispensable” as it is essential.