Cannonball Adderley’s 1958 classic Somethin’ Else is a masterpiece of the hard bop era. Featuring the great Miles Davis on trumpet, the album features a mix of blues, bebop, and soulful ballads. The title track is one of Adderley’s most… Read More »Cannonball Adderley – ‘Somethin’ Else’ (1958) review
The Incredible Jazz Guitar is an album that needs no introduction. The album is an absolute classic and it is still regarded as one of the greatest jazz guitar albums of all time. Wes Montgomery’s guitar playing is nothing short… Read More »Wes Montgomery – ‘The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery’ (1960) review
Django Reinhardt’s legendary live performance in Brussels in 1949 is a must-listen for any fan of jazz guitar. The recording captures the virtuoso guitarist at the peak of his powers, effortlessly weaving his way through a set of standards and… Read More »Django Reinhardt – ‘Django Reinhardt in Brussels’ (1992) review
Brad Mehldau’s latest album Day Is Done is a mesmerizing and beautiful exploration of jazz, classical and contemporary influences. The album is full of gorgeous, intricate melodies that are both inventive and accessible. Mehldau’s trio of bassist Larry Grenadier and… Read More »Brad Mehldau Trio – ‘Day Is Done’ (2005) review
Herbie Hancock’s Head Hunters is an undisputed classic of jazz-fusion, and a cornerstone of the genre from the early 1970s. The album is an exploration of funk, jazz, and soul music, as well as a unique combination of electric and… Read More »Herbie Hancock – ‘Head Hunters’ (1973) review
Dave Brubeck’s 1959 album Time Out is one of the most iconic jazz albums of all time. It was the first jazz album to feature time signatures other than the standard 4/4, and it has been a huge influence on… Read More »Dave Brubeck – ‘Time Out’ (1959) review
Ah Um is a stunning masterpiece of jazz and a defining moment of Charles Mingus’ career. Here, Mingus brings together a stellar lineup of musicians, including saxophonist John Handy, drummer Dannie Richmond, and trumpeter Booker Ervin, to create an album… Read More »Charles Mingus – ‘Ah Um’ (1959) review
John Coltrane’s Blue Train is one of the most important recordings in jazz history. It is a landmark of the hard bop genre, an album that both defined and expanded the boundaries of jazz. The album features Coltrane’s signature tenor… Read More »John Coltrane – ‘Blue Train’ (1958) review
Monk’s Dream is a classic album that still stands the test of time. It features some of the jazz legend’s best compositions, including the title track and the classic ‘Blue Monk’. The album features a tight, energetic trio, featuring Monk… Read More »Thelonious Monk – ‘Monk’s Dream’ (1963) review
The Look of Love is a collection of classic love songs from the 1960s and 1970s. Krall’s voice is as smooth and seductive as ever, and her interpretations of these timeless tunes are both respectful and modern. She is accompanied… Read More »Diana Krall – ‘The Look of Love’ (2001) review