I.P.A. – GRIMSTA (2022) (Cuneiform Records)
I.P.A. might be considered is something of a Scandinavian jazz supergroup, with Atle Nymo on tenor saxophone, Magnus Broo on trumpet,...
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- 6 days ago
- 9 min
A REVIEW AND INTERVIEW WITH STEVEN Mc CABE discussing “Kicking the Olive Branch” and a Christmas CD
When originally released as a digi-pak, “Kicking the Olive Branch” sold out within two weeks. It was recorded in the studio and on...
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- 6 days ago
- 2 min
THE BRINGERS OF CHANGE – THE VIEW FROM THE CHEAP SEATS (2023) (Falling A Records)
The brainchild of Mark Dunn with encouragement and assistance from Tim Jones at Stone Premonitions and Barry Lamb at Falling A Records...
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- 6 days ago
- 2 min
KARISMA RECORDS – HOME OF MAGIC PIE, SEVEN IMPALE, WHITE WILLOW ET AL (PART ONE)
Quite a few of my favourite prog bands reside here. I have reviewed MAGIC PIE in the past. Their last album was “Fragments of the 5th...
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- 6 days ago
- 1 min
LION MUSIC – PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES OF PROGRESSIVE MUSIC SINCE 1998
I have decided to put the spotlight on some Prog distributors and labels this week and LION MUSIC has developed an incredible concept-...
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- 6 days ago
- 1 min
KRAAN – ZOUP (2023) and PORTA WESTFALICA (1975/2023)
Quite by chance I came upon a new Kraan record released on 24th November; I had no idea they were still around, but HELMUT HATTLER...
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- 6 days ago
- 2 min
RE DISS-COVERY HATFIELD AND THE NORTH (1973)
I’ve always underestimated this album probably because I was obsessed with ‘Fitter Stoke Has A Bath’ which I played regularly on the...
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- 6 days ago
- 1 min
PROG MAGAZINE – THE DECEMBER ISSUE IS OUT
There are some really interesting stories in the latest PROG including an interview with EDGAR BROUGHTON (I saw them once and am still...
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- Nov 21
- 1 min
TORRE DE TIZA – GRABACIONES 2007-2007 (Mylodon Records, 2023)
It’s hard to believe that this music from Mexico’s Torre de Tiza is from the early 21st century for it sounds more a nascent blues and...
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- Nov 21
- 2 min
DUKE ELLINGTON: A JAZZER SUPREME: STEELY DAN WOULD AGREE!
Tributes have been flowing in to mark the 100th anniversary of the foundation of the Duke Ellington Jazz Orchestra. Ellington was a force...
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- Nov 21
- 2 min
SPOTIFY’S RELEASE RADAR TOP 10
Although, as those who know me know, I prefer physical product, especially vinyl, which is getting rather expensive these days! However,...
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- Nov 21
- 1 min
SHAULI EINAV – LIVING ORGANS (2023) (Bandcamp)
A band of four soloists: Einav on alto, soprano and tenor sax and flute; Laurent Coulondre on piano, organ and synth; Evan Har Ever on...
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- Nov 21
- 1 min
MIKE STERN/BOB BERG BAND – ESTEVAL JAZZ (Kipepeo publishing, 2023)
I discovered this label through Bandcamp: the releases I’ve seen curate jazz concerts of old at the affordable price of £3 for a...
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- Nov 21
- 1 min
A MUST FOR PINK FLOYD COLLECTORS – ATOM HEART MOTHER!
Following the discovery of a 16 mm film in a fan’s garage a CD/ Blu-ray set will be released on 8th December, 2023. This was PINK FLOYD’s...
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- Nov 21
- 2 min
ASTRAL MAGIC featuring BRIDGET WISHART – AD INFINITUM (2023)
This is a full review to follow my review of the promo. ‘Shine’ begins the album, a great vehicle for the voice of Bridget Wishart of...
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- Nov 21
- 2 min
JANEL LEPPIN – ENSEMBLE VOLCANIC ASH (2022) (Cuneiform Records)
Janel Leppin’s formidable body of work is difficult to categorise: is it Chamber Jazz with touches of Rock in Opposition and Punk ethic...
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- Nov 15
- 3 min
THE BEATLES 1962-1966; 1967-1970 3 x LP/ 2 x CD – 2023 (EMI/ Apple)
The last reissue of “The Beatles 1962-1966” was in 2014, if memory serves, and a new copy can still be bought on Amazon for around £40....
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- Nov 15
- 1 min
SOFT MACHINE – THE DUTCH LESSON (1973/2023) (Cuneiform Records)
First of all: an audiophile warning- this album was recorded on a portable tape recorder at De Lantaren in the Netherlands on 26thy...
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- Nov 15
- 1 min
UROBORO – A STORY LIKE FIRE (2023) 2 x CD (Discus Music)
Uroboro is named after the symbol for a serpent eating its own tail and also, apparently a symbol of connection, continuity and renewal....
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- Nov 15
- 1 min
ASTRAL MAGIC featuring BRIDGET WISHART – AD INFINITUM (2023)
‘Shine’ begins the album, a great vehicle for the voice of Bridget Wishart of HAWKWIND and SPIRITS BURNING fame, as the unmistakeable...
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