Blue Note レコード& CD

Review: Donald Byrd was joined by tenor saxophonist Hank Mobley, alto sax wizard Jackie McLean, Duke Pearson on piano, bassists Doug Watkins and Reggie Workman and drummer Lex Humphries on this stunning session from 1960. It's a record packed with highlights, not least a powerful ballad on 'Little Girl Blue', or the hard bop swing of 'My Girl Shirl' and 'Lex', the last of those two in particular features a soulful solo from Mobley that really stays with you. This is part fo the Tone Poet series which places particular focusses on exceptional audiophile Blue Note LP reissues presented by Music Matters.

Review: A few years after its release this Robert Glasper gets a well deserved deluxe edition. Black Radio is a landmark album that boldly stakes out new musical territory and transcends any notion of genre, drawing from jazz, hip-hop, R&B and rock, but refusing to be pinned down by any one tag. Black Radio also features many of Glasper''s famous friends from the spectrum of urban music, seamlessly incorporating appearances from a jaw-dropping roll call of special guests including Erykah Badu, Bilal, Lupe Fiasco, Lalah Hathaway, Shafi q Husayn (Sa-Ra), KING, Ledisi, Chrisette Michele and many more.

Review: Sonny Rollins' Night At The Village Vanguard: The Complete Masters is a jazz treasure trove capturing the great man's legendary performances at the iconic New York venue. This comprehensive collection showcases him at the peak of his improvisational prowess and delivering electrifying saxophone solos backed by a stellar ensemble. From the pulsating rhythms of 'A Night In Tunisia' to the introspective melodies of 'I've Got You Under My Skin,' each track shows just how unique he was when it came to improvisation and jazz innovation. The remastered recordings offer pristine sound quality, allowing listeners to experience the vibrant energy of Rollins' live performances with unparalleled clarity.