Different Noises

A double dozen of brand new releases which covers the wide world of jazz. North and South America, Canada, and Europe are represented. From well established musicians, through emerging stars, and recent graduates this selection effectively demonstrates the ongoing health of the jazz world.

Featuring

John Donegan Irish Sextet with special guest Hugh Buckley

With over 1,000 new releases being sent my way, or purchased, this year it has been difficult to keep a perspective on the year as it has been generally very good indeed. As I turn my mind to the inevitable “end of year” lists I wonder if it is going to be possible to narrow down so many releases - perhaps it ought to be an artists/labels of the year list? - this might give me the flexibility I need. This selection is no exception with a variety of genres and styles in play all of which could be well placed in any such list.

Featuring music from

Occult Character

2024 is proving to be a very busy year for new jazz releases. The seventeen new albums featured on this edition demonstrate a healthy and developing jazz world where tradition and modernism share equally the goal of creating memorable listening experiences.

Featured artists : 

Pritesh Walia

Some of my favourite bands are back this week with brand new music. After a bit of a gap Inca Babies return with a single. After similar hiatuses The Stress of Leisure and Godspeed You! Black Emperor have new albums out. Metal Postcard Records serve up three new releases and Dave Graney & Clare Moore give us a taste of their new album with an early single.

Featuring:

Inca Babies

This time around a bit of a change, with a raft of recent albums featuring female vocalists it seemed timely to feature a selection of new and old releases with the women of jazz.

Featuring:

Jocelyn Gold

As previously trailed the featured album is the stunning live collection from Tropical Fuck Storm - a tour de force summation of their work to date. The usual featured albums are here including a first album proper from North West UK legends VeeVV. I’ve also had a rummage through the archive for some old favourites.

Music from:

TFS

On this show there is another selection of excellent new jazz releases for your listening pleasure. In addition I feature a 1992 performance from Keith Jarrett with Gary Peacock and Paul Motian from the legendary Deer Head Inn which has just been released.

Featuring music from

Ryan Keberle & Catharsis

As detailed in my recent interview with Tim Lyons this show concludes with the new single from The Sandells. Before that a raft of excellent releases from Cardinal Fuzz, some contemporary composition, the usual suspects and a lot more including The Aints!

Includes music from:

Salem Trials

A selection of brand new jazz releases kicks off with a wonderful vocal performance from LA based Michael Mayo. Arun Ramamurthy Trio’s New Moon album  demonstrates musical practitioners at the height of their craft, seamlessly blending Carnatic traditions with jazz, pushing both genres forward in exciting ways. There is also music from the legendary Headhunters and  much more from USA, Canada, Australia, and Greece.

Featuring music from:

• Michael Mayo
  

If you’ve not aware of the music of the Snarski Brothers hitherto then you are in for a treat. If you have, then some fond memories should come rushing back. Mark and Rob were born in London, to Polish refugee parents, and grew up on a 36 hectare farm on the outskirts of Perth, Western Australia. Their musical career began in 1983 with the band Chad’s Tree after which they took separate career paths - Mark with The Jackson Code and The Nearly Brothers as well as two solo albums ; Rob has toured the globe with The Blackeyed Susans and as a guest vocalist with The Triffids and The Go-Betweens, as well as an impressive set of solo albums, and a new band with Lindy Morrison. October 2024 sees the release of Waiting For The Bell, a new album recorded by the two brothers . It’s the first recording they’ve worked together since their days in Chad’s Tree. Once that is out I will be sharing it with you - in anticipation of that release and to get you warmed up I have selected some highlights from the brothers careers. In addition there is the usual featured albums plus a selection of new releases towards the end of the show.