Latest Jazz & Blues Reviews 
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Functional Arrhythmias Steve Coleman and Five Elements
The most exciting and substantial Coleman release of the last few years.reviewed by Martin Longley
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The View From Here Kyle Eastwood
Eastwood’s finest album to date, with a timeless quality.reviewed by John Eyles
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El Tiempo de la Revolucion Érik Truffaz Quartet
Truffaz remains one of the most consistently creative trumpeters around.reviewed by Alyn Shipton
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Minute by Minute The James Hunter Six
Hunter’s latest cuts recall the golden ages of soul and blues.reviewed by Martin Longley
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Birds Marius Neset
An engrossing, beautifully produced album from a player and composer to watch.reviewed by Peter Marsh
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Money Jungle: Provocative in Blue Terri Lyne Carrington
Ellington et al would be proud of Carrington’s 21st century reinterpretations.reviewed by Daniel Spicer
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Places Aquarium
Assured and sophisticated acoustic jazz with deep roots in the tradition.reviewed by Daniel Spicer
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Ellington in Anticipation Mark Lockheart
Seems sure to appeal equally to fans of Polar Bear, Lockheart and the Duke.reviewed by John Eyles
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Blak and Blu Gary Clark Jr.
A good introduction, albeit a wandering one.reviewed by Marcus J. Moore
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The Sirens Chris Potter
The union of ECM with Potter promises to be a happy and fruitful one.reviewed by John Eyles
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Without a Net Wayne Shorter Quartet
The jazz great evokes this music’s golden era on a new set of live songs.reviewed by Marcus J. Moore
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Get Up! Ben Harper with Charlie Musselwhite
Inter-generational summit sets the standard for 21st century blues.reviewed by Ninian Dunnett
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The Orchestrion Project Pat Metheny
A pale live release, recommended for the hardcore only.reviewed by Peter Marsh
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Live in Europe 1969 – The Bootleg Series, Vol. 2 Miles Davis Quintet
An important, enlightening document of Miles in a state of stylistic transition.reviewed by Alyn Shipton
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Wind Ibrahim Maalouf
Trumpeter’s fourth LP tours the musical globe for compositional inspiration.reviewed by Daniel Spicer
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Live at Legends Buddy Guy
Super live cuts and studio extras which offer proof of Guy’s ageless appeal.reviewed by Robin Denselow
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Texas Flood – Legacy Edition Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble
Vaughan’s retooling of the blues made it relevant to a new generation.reviewed by Sean Egan
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No Beginning No End José James
James refines his sound on this Blue Note debut, with impressive results.reviewed by Marcus J. Moore
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Spontaneous Combustion Decoy & Joe McPhee
Relentlessly entertaining, life-affirming stuff, crackling with muscular energy.reviewed by Peter Marsh
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Songs of the Metropolis Gilad Atzmon & The Orient House Ensemble
A calmer-than-usual concept set from the virtuoso saxophonist.reviewed by Martin Longley
