Wadada Leo Smith: Reflections and Meditations on Monk | A Fitting Tribute to Thelonious
Reflections and Meditations on Monk, Wadada Leo Smith's solo trumpet album dedicated to Thelonious Monk, is a compelling and ear-opening tribute.
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Kamasi Washington: Harmony of Difference | A Perfect Introduction
Kamasi Washington's new EP Harmony of Difference is a short, compelling record, making it great for old fans and newcomers alike, writes B.G.M.'s M Milner.
Oxbow: Thin Black Duke | Passion, Determination, Skill
I am still wrestling with Oxbow's Thin Black Duke. I am still trying to understand the depths of the record and to gauge more understanding from each spin.
Ex Eye: Sure to Make Metal Heads Quiver
Ex Eye may at times be repetitive and occasionally long-winded, yet this debut album is a treasure to be found in the metal world and deserves a listen.
A Lost Soundtrack Uncovered At Last: Thelonious Monk | Les Liaisons Dangereuses 1960
In 1959, Thelonious Monk recorded his only soundtrack. Unissued for decades, Sam Records issued them in a 2-LP set in 2017. M Milner looks at this lost LP.
With His Back To The Crowd: Art Jackson’s Atrocity’s Live In Europe | Lost Live Jazz Recording
An archive from the B.G.M. vault revisits a lost live recording from one of Jazz music's most talented and obscure acts, Art Jackson's Atrocity.
Alice Coltrane: World Spirituality Classics 1 | Jazz Music Like You’ve Never Heard Before
When Alice Coltrane died a little over a decade ago, she left behind a considerable music legacy. There...
Bill Evans: On a Monday Evening | Jazz Trio Perfection
The live album, On A Monday Evening is a welcome look at the Bill Evans trio in 1976, an overlooked period of his music with an under-represented lineup.
Thundercat: Drunk | 70s soul jazz grooves, deep introspection, and a quirky sense of humor.
Thundercat's new record Drunk is a stunning mix of 70s soul jazz grooves, deep introspection and a quirky sense of humour. M Milner reviews.
I Get Sentimental Over Nothing (Imagine How I Feel About Nat “King” Cole)
Here is an absolutelychill playlist of Nat King Cole's music and everything you need to know in order to separate the killer from the filler.