It was a good month for Ubuntu artists.
THE 3 MAJOR MUSIC COMPANIES GENERATED $1BN MORE IN THE FIRST HALF OF 2023 VS. THE FIRST HALF OF 2022
Music BusinessWorldwide writes, “the three majors combined generated an average of approximately $72 million per day in the first half of this year… or roughly $3 million per hour.”
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RECORDING OF THE WEEK: Matt Carter
Presto Music’s Barney Whittaker writes, “There’s much to be said for the generosity of this impressive recording.”
REVIEW: Mark Lewandowski
All About Jazz’s Ian Patterson writes, “Lewandowski's heartfelt homage to Billie Holiday is full of grace, grit and soul—much like her incomparable voice. A second volume of such splendid fare would not go amiss.”
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REVIEW: Uriel Herman
France’s La Gazette Bleue writes, “a delightful album to listen to without moderation! We are eagerly awaiting the return of Uriel and his musicians to our region!” FIVE STARS ★★★★★
REVIEW: Wandering Monster
Jazz Mann’s Ian Mann writes, “Another impressive offering from Wandering Monster with four distinctive & intelligent original compositions augmented by two well chosen covers that receive imaginative interpretations from the band.”
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REVIEW: Matt Carter
Jazz View’s Nick Lea writes, “If Matt Carter writes and arranges like this for an octet, just imagine what he could do with a big band at his disposal!”
FEATURE: Photographer Monika S Jakubowska
Women in Jazz Media pays tribute to one of London’s finest jazz photographers.
REVIEW: Matt Carter
A glowing FIVE STAR review from UK Vibe’s Alan Musson: “This is an auspicious debut from an octet that we are sure to hear more from in the coming months. Treat your ears to the delights of Matt Carter and his music and life will seem just that little bit more fun.” ★★★★★
REVIEW: Matt Carter
Presto Music’s Barney Whittaker writes, “this is one of the most enjoyable new releases to have emerged from the London scene in the past few years.” RECORDING OF THE WEEK
