Month: April 2023

Joy Ellis – Dwell (Otio)

Joy Ellis – Dwell (Otio)

Mastering “The whole of Dwell is nicely tied together by a distinctive sound which fully explores traditional jazz harmonies along with somewhat off-kilter rhythmic grooves. The pleasing variety of styles balances the powerful and rhythmic and the more reflective and calm textures. There are two instrumental tracks that shine as well: Mick Coady Says Hello and Let Sleeping Dogs […]

Joy Ellis – Life On Land (F-IRE CD) 

Joy Ellis – Life On Land (F-IRE CD) 

Mastering “Startling debut from british singer-pianist-songwriter who sets her cool, poetic meditations on urban living to a suitably restless, sophisticated jazz soundscape, all asymmetrical grooves, harmonic density and courageous melodies. There’s a flavour of jazz-era Joni in the sheer musical facility and lyrical candour, but largely, this is highly original work that creates a world […]

John McLaughlin & the 4th Dimension/Jimmy Herring – Live In San Francisco 

John McLaughlin & the 4th Dimension/Jimmy Herring – Live In San Francisco 

Mastering “After hearing this album, one can only speculate why McLaughlin waited so long to revisit the treasure trove of groundbreaking MO material. The 9-piece Meeting of the Spirits band delivers deft new readings of these MO staples with expanded depth and modern sound quality. There’s an undeniable thrill transmitted in the opening blasts of […]

Jeff Healey– Mess of Blues (Ruf Records) London   

Jeff Healey– Mess of Blues (Ruf Records) London   

Live tracks recorded by Andrew Sadly, Jeff Healey died shortly before the release of Mess Of Blues, his first blues-rock oriented recording in eight years. The rare form of cancer that robbed Healey of his eyesight at the age of one finally caught up with him and took his life. Mess Of Blues shows that the singer, guitarist, […]

Tim Richards Hextet – Telegraph Hill

Tim Richards Hextet – Telegraph Hill

Mastering “British jazz. Over more than three decades, the ever-changing personnel of his bands has included some of our finest musicians, often at the very start of their careers. His own work, as player and bandleader, has been amazingly consistent – attractively melodic, harmonically rich and refreshingly unpompous. Hextet maintains the standard. Trumpeter Dick Pearce […]

Frank Harrison & Brigitte Beraha – The Way Home (Linus Records)   

Frank Harrison & Brigitte Beraha – The Way Home (Linus Records)   

Mixing & Mastering “This is a stunningly beautiful album from this intrepid duo. Full of wonderful melodies, sensitive accompaniment, and Beraha’s unique voice, this is a recording that I frequently finding myself getting lost in the intimate world of these remarkable musicians.” “There has always been a penchant within jazz for quiet chamber like music, a different […]