Presto Music’s Matt Groom writes, “While Polar Waters tackles weighty and earnest subjects, the album actually possesses an unexpected lightness of touch. Jaswon fuses the commanding force of a big band with the delicate intimacy found within a small ensemble.”
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A Lost (and Found) John Coltrane Recording
A New York Times feature story.
John Coltrane featuring Eric Dolphy, ‘Impressions’
VIDEO OF THE DAY: Joshua Jaswon Octet
Jazzwise Magazine writes, “The British-born Berlin-based saxophonist shares the first track from his latest album, Polar Waters, which is released on 2 June via Ubuntu Music.”
Video of the day: Joshua Jaswon Octet share ‘Swirl and Gather’ from new album Polar Waters
PREVIEW: Israel Flute Festival
The Jerusalem Post writes, “Let’s hope the Flute Festival becomes a fixture on the Israeli culture calendar, and Klein et al get some more opportunities to blow us away.”
REVIEW: Eddie Gripper
Jazz Views’ Nick Lea writes, “Gripper’s melodic compositions have an easy charm about them that demand repeated listening.”
Jazzwise Magazine - April 2023
Ubuntu artists continue to fill the Magazine’s pages!
Tristan Banks
Asha Parkinson
Five-Way Split - 4 Stars!
Tristan Banks - 3 Stars!
Enzo Zirilli’s ZiroBop - 4 Stars!
REVIEW: Joshua Jaswon Octet
The Guardian’s Neil Spencer writes, “It’s a heartfelt album, but more playful than its earnest themes suggest.” FOUR STARS!
REVIEW: Sharp Little Bones
Jazz Views’ Ben Miller writes, “Despite their considerable talents, they aren’t trying to show off, and the non-traditional jazz elements they marshal into their songs sound organic and polished. This is a band to watch to see what happens next.”
FEATURE/INTERVIEW: Mark Lewandowski
LJN’s Sebastian Scotney speaks with the young, exceedingly accomplished bassist.
