Michael Blake

The 17 Best Jazz Albums of 2023
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The 17 Best Jazz Albums of 2023

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 / 11 December 2023

Some of it is conventionally beautiful and some thrills by rubbing against the edges of tonality. But all of the best jazz of 2023 serves a vision.

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JazzMatters: The Best New Jazz of April and May 2023
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JazzMatters: The Best New Jazz of April and May 2023

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 / 31 May 2023

Our jazz columnist chooses the best new jazz albums of the past two months while reflecting on the passing of Ahmad Jamal and highlighting Walter Smith III.

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Michael Blake: Tiddy Boom
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Michael Blake: Tiddy Boom

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 / 22 January 2015
A relaxed but interesting tribute to tenor sax giants Coleman Hawkins and Lester Young from one of today's most eloquent players.
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Michael Blake Sextet: Amor de Cosmos

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 / 19 December 2007