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Emmet Cohen’s most recent album, Vibe Provider, released on Mack Avenue, is so enjoyable you’ll probably find yourself listening to it on a loop. With a dozen albums to his name, Emmett Cohen is hardly a newbie on the jazz scene, having received many positive feedback, reviews and mentions in the press.
Slowly Rolling Camera ‘Flow’ (Edition) 4/5 - ukvibe
Aug 7, 2023 · Slowly Rolling Camera ‘Flow’ (Edition) 4/5. 7th August 2023 ukvibe. Slowly Rolling Camera’s 2021 release “Where The Streets Lead” successfully continued the band’s sublime blend of jazz/ambient soundscapes with some mouthwatering tunes to enjoy. Their latest release, “Flow” captures the same spirit as their preceding albums, but ...
Ubunye 'Ubunye' CD (33 Jazz) 5/5 - ukvibe - astral travelling since …
Apr 1, 2022 · Ubunye ‘Ubunye’ CD (33 Jazz) 5/5. 1st April 2022 ukvibe. “Ubunye is a joyous celebration and proof, should it be needed, of the creative energy and unity possible when cultures meet through the medium of music.”. It’s a fairly succinct declaration of intent and while it is one that is absolutely built around genuine sincerity, it is ...
Surya Botofasina ‘Ashram Sun’ 2x180g Vinyl/CD (Spiritmuse) 4/5
2 days ago · ‘Ashram Sun’ marks the new album release from pianist Surya Botofasina whose incredible new project finds its home on Spiritmuse Records. Reaching us a mere two years after his captivating debut in 2022, the quick turnaround is noted – and massively appreciated – as reportedly Botofasina’s debut ‘Everyone’s Children’ took a staggering ten years before … Continue reading Surya ...
Album Reviews Archives - ukvibe - astral travelling since 1993
His saxophones and woodwinds have graced the ranks of the Midnight Follies Orchestra, the Pasadena Roof Orchestra, the Humphrey Lyttleton band, and the hard-bop stylings of the Tommy Chase quartet. He recorded his first album as leader in 1987 and David Newton was at the piano. In 1993, he again recorded with Newton, this time in a duo format.
ukvibe at 25 - ukvibe - astral travelling since 1993
Jan 1, 2018 · What a journey we have had these past twenty five years and a huge thank you to the contributors new and old, active and dormant, who set the seed all those years ago and have fed our musical growth ever since. Michael J Edwards, Tim Stenhouse, Sam Turnell, Mark Wallace, Andy Allen, Donald Palmer, Thomas … Continue reading ukvibe at 25 →
Alan Barnes / David Newton ‘Tis Autumn’ LP/CD (Woodville) 5/5
5 days ago · The duo partnership of Barnes and Newton was established when the two met whilst both studying at Leeds College of Music. That was in the late 1970s. After leaving Leeds, Alan Barnes started to pursue a professional career in music which can only be described as eclectic. His saxophones and woodwinds have graced the ranks … Continue reading Alan Barnes / David Newton ‘Tis Autumn’ LP/CD ...
No. 23: Touchstones - ukvibe - astral travelling since 1993
In keeping with the spirit of the ECM Records’ “Touchstones” releases, it has been a pleasure to put together an ECM playlist, featuring some of my own personal favourites from the last 50 years. Some, but not all of the tunes I’ve chosen, are featured on the “Touchstones” reissues. I hope they bring back fond … Continue reading No. 23: Touchstones →
UK Vibe Staff Selections 2021 – Mike Gates Pt.1
My favourite albums of 2021 (In No Particular Order) Part 1 – New Releases Belmondo Quintet – Brotherhood (B-Flat Recordings) Review Here Muriel Grossmann – Union (RR Gems) Review Here Piers Faccini – Shapes of The Fall (Beating Drum/No Format!) Review Here Floating Points with Pharoah Sanders – Promises (Mr Bongo) John McLaughlin – Liberation … Continue reading UK Vibe Staff ...
pawky 'pawky' LP (Havtorn) 4/5 - ukvibe - astral travelling since 1993
Nov 6, 2023 · Hailing from Malmö, pawky is a vehicle for the compositions of pianist Alice Hernqvist and bassist Aaron Mandelmann, two-thirds of contemporary jazz trio, Post-Sun-Vision. The quintet is completed by the twin reeds of Hannes Bennich on alto sax and Isak Ingvarsson on saxophones and clarinet with drummer Emma Lönnestål. pawky is also the name of … Continue reading pawky ‘pawky’ LP ...