Neta Raanan – Unforeseen Blossom (ENG review)

Neta Raanan - Unforeseen Blossom (ENG review)
Jazz
As a saxophonist and composer, she positions herself as a storyteller, guiding us from one tableau to the next. There are seven in total, each as meticulously crafted and inspired as the last.

Ben Solomon – Echolocation (ENG review)

Ben Solomon – Echolocation
Jazz
This generation of saxophonists shows a profound desire to serve as a bridge between the past and the future, maintaining a high standard while offering a fresh, forward-looking vision of their music.

Ben Markley – Live At Nocturne (ENG review)

Ben Markley – Live At Nocturne
Jazz
A truly fine album, far from obvious, with a generous approach that deserves reflection, taking time to appreciate it and placing it atop our cherished pile of “essential” albums.

Médéric Collignon – Arsis Thesis

Médéric Collignon Arsis Thesis
Jazz
L’élégance de l’écriture musicale de Médéric Colligon, tout comme le choix des artistes qui l’accompagnent sur ce projet, ainsi que les arrangements, font de cet album un album d’exception.

Samy Thiébault – In Waves

Samy Thiébault - In Waves
Jazz
Admirateur de John Coltrane et Pharoah Sanders (qu’il honore d’ailleurs sur ce disque), Samy Thiébault nous offre avec ces vagues un album imposant et majestueux comme peut l’être l’océan!

Al Jarreau & NDR Bigband – Ellington (ENG review)

Al Jarreau & NDR Bigband - Ellington (ENG review)
Jazz
“It was Al’s style and personality that held everything together. The whole program was a fusion of Jarreau’s musical mastery and Ellington’s genius—it captivated audiences all over Europe, who loved the show.”

Zach Adleman – We Make: Stories for a New Day

Zach Adleman – We Make : Stories for a New Day
Jazz
Born out of the pandemic, reflections on nature, and the experience of a bustling city like New York being hit hard by COVID, *Ballad for the Night* is a musical tribute to the importance of night.