CLÉLYA ABRAHAM – Atacama

CLÉLYA ABRAHAM - Atacama
Jazz
Plus ambitieux que son prédécesseur, cet album inscrit résolument Clélya Abraham parmi les artistes jazz contemporaines à suivre. Et de près.

Nanami Haruta – The Vibe (ENG review)

Nanami Haruta – The Vibe
Jazz
More than just the joy of discovering a new artist, the dazzling beauty of this album, its near-flawless execution, and its sheer artistic brilliance propel The Vibe into our collection of “Indispensable” albums.

Ariane Racicot – Danser avec le Feu (Dancing with Fire)

Ariane Racicot – Danser avec le Feu (Dancing with Fire)
Jazz
With passion and intensity, the Montreal-based pianist continues her exploration of a hybrid fusion of jazz, Latin music, metal, classical, and progressive rock. The eight compositions showcase her exuberance and her deep passion for music.

Yellow Jackets – Fasten Up

Yellow Jackets – Fasten Up
Jazz
For countless aspiring musicians, Yellowjackets has long been a source of inspiration. Yellowjackets has continued—and still continues—its mission with brilliance.

Strat Andriotis – EXITS

Strat Andriotis – EXITS
Jazz
A strident cacophony of needless verbosity, a guitar that suffocates everything in its path, and a rhythm section that appears deeply disengaged, except when contributing sporadic bursts of noise to the prevailing disarray.

Jon Irabagon – Server Farm

Jon Irabagon - Server Farm
Jazz
Jon Irabagon navigates between composition and improvisation with such fluidity that one cannot discern whether the written framework holds more significance than the aesthetic setting.

Marius Van Den Brink – Live at Dizzys Club

Marius Van Den Brink – Live at Dizzys Club
Jazz
There is something almost timeless about this album—a bridge between past and present. Listen closely, and you will discern echoes of rock, funk, even world music, all woven together with an effortless grace.

Adam Ben Ezra – Heavy Drops (ENG review)

Adam Ben Ezra – Heavy Drops
Jazz
For over a decade, the double bass phenomenon and multi-instrumentalist Adam Ben Ezra has been redefining his instrument, inspiring thousands of musicians across the globe with his virtuosity and singular approach.

Mark Scott III – Soft Light

Mark Scott III – Soft Light
Jazz
This guitarist is undoubtedly a brilliant technician, but the compositions on this album fail to transcend familiarity.

Jackson Potter – Small Things

Jackson Potter – Small Things
Jazz
Particularly striking is the fact that these are original compositions, in which the guitarist has evidently afforded his guests remarkable freedom.

JOHAN DUPONT TRIO – Lydia

JOHAN DUPONT TRIO - Lydia
Jazz
Imprégnée d’enfance et de nostalgie, peuplée de souvenirs doux-amers d’un paradis perdu, la musique de Johan Dupont nous touche au coeur et à l’âme. Un album qui déborde d’émotivité et de beauté.

Eldad Tarmu – Silver on Aluminum

Eldad Tarmu – Silver on Aluminum
Jazz
What’s particularly delightful here is the inversion of roles—the piano’s traditional parts are now entrusted to the vibraphone.