In der aktuellen Ausgabe von Jazzwise

• JOSEPHINE DAVIES TAKES 5
  The award-winning saxophonist selects the albums she can’t live without
• DANGER ON THE JAZZ BEAT
  Former Melody Maker scribe Chris Welch remembers his early days exploring the London night club jazz scene when parents warned of the dangers of mixing with Beatniks, Bohemians and Teddy Boys. Were they right? Now read on…
• The listening project
  A prodigiously talented young pianist and composer, Jahari Stampley has been drawing admirers from across the world of jazz, including no less a giant than Herbie Hancock. Jane Cornwell meets him
• Born to be Blue
  Kevin Whitlock tells the tragic story of Beverly Kenney, the hugely gifted 1950s singer-songwriter who took her own life at the age of just 28
• Miles: THE FRENCH CONNECTION
  Still reeling from John Coltrane’s departure from his band, the early 1960s saw Miles Davis in transition. With the release of Miles in France – Miles Davis Quintet 1963/64: The Bootleg Series, Vol. 8, we get to hear at length the next stage of this sonic evolution. With a new line-up of Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, Tony Williams with first George Coleman and then Wayne Shorter, Davis rose phoenix-like from the ashes of ill-health and a creative low, to hit extraordinary new highs. Stuart Nicholson connects the historical dots behind this undersung yet vitally important time for Miles
• “He’s really finding his range on the trumpet and stretching to new heights rarely heard on studio recordings”
  Trumpeter Jay Phelps on Miles’s boundary pushing playing on Miles In France…
• “Tony [Williams] was the shot in the arm that Miles needed – it was clear to Miles that Tony was a serious student of jazz as well as a phenomenal drummer”
  Miles In France producer Richard Seidel speaks to Stuart Nicholson about the complex interpersonal relationships that fuelled this period of Miles' music
• A Brazilian Awakening
  Long mutual admirers, bassist esperanza spalding and legendary Latin singer-songwriter Milton Nascimento recently released an acclaimed album, Milton + esperanza. Jane Cornwell spoke to both of them about this magical cross-generational collaboration
• Downtempo State of Mind
  Known for their roles in stadium-filling band Snarky Puppy, pianist Bill Laurance and bassist/oudist Michael League’s disarming 2023 duo album Where You Wish You Were revealed a starkly beautiful new sound. As its follow up Keeping Company is released, Ammar Kalia speaks to the pair about how they turned up the quiet
• From Denmark to Downtown… with unexpected twists
  Blending Scandi atmospherics with New York hipness, Jakob Bro is one of the most in-demand of contemporary jazz guitarists. As Taking Turns, his latest album on ECM, is released, he speaks to Peter Jones about the driving forces behind his sound
• “I listened to it in the darkness and somehow I fell into a kind of trance”
  Miles Davis percussionist Marilyn Mazur tells Brian Glasser how her former employer’s fusion masterpiece Bitches Brew that changed her musical life
• Albums: New Releases
  The UK’s biggest and most authoritative jazz reviews section
• The 30 best sounding jazz albums ever! (Part Five)
  In the penultimate of his series of articles, Kevin Whitlock chooses another quintet of sonic wonders
• ETIENNE CHARLES
  The Trinidadian-born, US-based trumpeter speaks to David Gallant about how he got started in music and the instruments he’s played over the years
• Instrument News & Reviews
  David Gallant and Mike Flynn review the latest instruments, accessories and software for professional and serious amateur musicians
• Gig Guide DEC 24/JAN 25
  Rosie Hanley previews the must-see gigs and concerts. Send future listings to roseanne.hanley@gmail.com