Reviews 
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24 Nov 2009
Dark Eyes Tomasz Stańko Quintet
Offers a feeling of drama that never threatens to stray into theatricality.reviewed by Colin Buttimer
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24 Nov 2009
Testament Keith Jarrett
These concerts served as sink or swim lifelines he threw himself.reviewed by Colin Buttimer
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11 Nov 2009
Narrada Jim Hart's Gemini
Contrast is Gemini's not-so-secret weapon.reviewed by Martin Longley
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6 Nov 2009
Fill It Up With Ghosts trioVD
The flow of brilliant and busy ideas is unstoppable and breathtaking.reviewed by Sid Smith
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6 Nov 2009
Restored, Returned Tord Gustavsen Ensemble
Bolsters the man’s already admirable jazz credentials.reviewed by Lara Bellini
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4 Nov 2009
Hermeto + Huw Warren
Packed with outstanding tracks, this hour-long listen feels like a suite.reviewed by Phil Smith
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30 Oct 2009
Think Free Ben Allison
The sound of a musician rapidly nearing a creative peak.reviewed by Kevin Le Gendre
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19 Oct 2009
Isla Portico Quartet
A second Mercury nomination shouldn’t be out of the question.reviewed by Chris Parkin
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10 Jul 2009
Night Time On The Middle Passage Zed-U
Suggests the band have the capacity to grow and evolve into something very special...reviewed by Sid Smith
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3 Jul 2009
By Proxy Partisans
Power aplenty without ever getting showy.reviewed by Sid Smith
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3 Jul 2009
Troyka Troyka
A transgressive sound, full of bent notes and shiny contortions.reviewed by Martin Longley
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1 Jun 2009
Infernal Machines Darcy James Argue's Secret Society
A nearly perfect creative synthesis between tradition and innovation.reviewed by John Eyles
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25 May 2009
Sensible Shoes Led Bib
When they let rip... Led Bib pack a formidable punch.reviewed by John Eyles
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18 May 2009
Last Night The Moon Came Dropping Its Clothes In The Street Jon Hassell
Offers up an impeccable soundworld.reviewed by Colin Buttimer
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1 May 2009
Bugs In Amber Get the Blessing
Twisting explorations leading to dizzying explosions of sound.reviewed by Chris Jones
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24 Apr 2009
Movements in Colour Andy Sheppard
A cumulatively entrancing array of colours and moods.reviewed by Michael Quinn
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10 Apr 2009
Udentity Denman Maroney Quintet
A surprisingly accessible successreviewed by Chris Jones
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3 Apr 2009
Sound Is Rob Mazurek Quintet
Leaves you a long way from whence you started.reviewed by Chris Jones
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27 Mar 2009
New York Days Enrico Rava
An American combo who have brought out the best in him for a long time.reviewed by Chris Jones
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6 Mar 2009
Love Songs Reflexions Henri Texier Red Route Quartet
A tender and incredibly tasteful addition to Texier's CVreviewed by Chris Jones
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