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Sep 26, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 26, 2026 · Derek Ansell - 03 December 2024

    JJ 09/96: Julian Arguelles - Home Truths - Jazz Journal (opens the original)

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    Thirty years ago, Mark Gilbert thought the quality of soloists Arguelles and Mike Walker did much to offset any shortfall in the repertoire department. First published in Jazz Journal September 1996 Although all the members of this quartet can swing with authority, Arguelles has cho­sen in this record, like other young British players, to pur­sue an abstract reading of folk and blues music which is reminiscent of Keith Jarrett’s highly-strung folk-jazz-gospel amalgams of the late sixties and ear

  2. Article · Sep 5, 2026 · Derek Ansell - 04 April 2024

    New releases August-September 2026, H-L - Jazz Journal (opens the original)

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    Records offered for review to Jazz Journal in July-August 2026, including Ryan Keberle, Frode Kjekstad, Tim Kliphuis, Kris Davis Trio, Las Vegas Boneheads // Editor's pick: Frode Kjekstad They say : Saxophonist Rich Halley and his quartet with trombonist Michael Vlatkovich, bassist Andrew Jones and drummer Carson Halley in five incisive new Halley compositions plus three spontaneous improvisations that together showcase the power, depth and intuitive interaction of the group. (Pine Eagle Records

  3. Article · Aug 27, 2026 · Derek Ansell - 04 July 2023

    JJ 08/96: Charlie Hunter Quartet - Ready... Set... Shango! - Jazz Journal (opens the original)

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    Thirty years ago, Mark Gilbert applauded guitarist Hunter's second album even as he pointed out the apparent debt to John Scofield. First published in Jazz Journal August 1996 Charlie Hunter’s second album for Blue Note (his third altogether) follows the exam­ple set by the first (Bing, Bing, Bing!, reviewed February 1996) in presenting more Scofield-styled swamp boo­gie and broody ballads and again using an exclamation mark at the end of its title. The band is, however, augmented by another sol

  4. Article · Aug 24, 2026 · Derek Ansell - 11 August 2019

    JJ 08/86: George Russell - The African Game - Jazz Journal (opens the original)

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    Forty years ago, Mark Gilbert found the work of the distinguished theorist and composer teetering under the weight of its pretensions. First published in Jazz Journal August 1986 It’s difficult not to see some yawning flaws in such an am­bitious and bravely pretentious work as this. Russell has stretched so far in both concep­tual and musical terms that he was almost bound to topple over, but luckily for him, he falls on his feet. The concept (as in the ‘concept albums’ beloved of so many rock t

  5. Article · Aug 20, 2026 · Derek Ansell - 02 October 2020

    JJ 08/66: John Coltrane And Don Cherry - The Avant-Garde - Jazz Journal (opens the original)

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    Sixty years ago, Graham Boatfield said this then six-year-old session no longer matched its title. First published in Jazz Journal August 1966 I am not sure if the intention is to mislead, but this six-year old recording, although it may well have been the ‘avant garde’ of its day, certainly could not wear that coat today. To indicate that it is not in fact the latest thing is perhaps to do it a favour. It represents the work of some major musicians who have gone their own way since that time. C

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