Interviews

The last album of Christian Sands is a jazz journey to embrace the dawn: a place where we meet ourselves and delve into introspection.

Behind her latest album, The Queen of Kings County, composer and vibraphonist Nikara Warren explores the heart of Brooklyn through jazz.

RISE by Agnes Darelid challenges the voices of those who claim there are no new musical proposals. Each track presents fresh and genuine music.

In his latest album, Digital Jazz Man, Saul Madiope introduces stories, voices, and rhythms that transcend the jazzistic borders of Africa.

I Owe It All To You is an album that journeys from gratitude to leadership. Luther Allison’s trio sounds like a much larger ensemble.

Claro e Escuro, the debut album from Justin Stanton and Chris Bullock, emerges from the pulse of Rio de Janeiro: a sonic diversity from Brazil.

Each piece of Silver Shadow is a movie in itself, with distinct scenes and emotions. The music of Slowly Rolling Camera breaks the fourth wall.

Mambo Jazz Party by Jonathan Powell can be seen as the great dance of life, which is born in the intimacy of learning from the great masters.

iLadi is a ritual, an album, and a state of mind. The notes played by Linda Sikhakhane reinforce the interconnection between people.

Phoenix, the second production by Eyrie, is an unequivocal demonstration of the constant resurrection of Osamu Tezuka and his mangas.

Across the album Enlightenment - Solid Waves, June Yun invites us to explore introspection and the shades of life that lead to authenticity.

Through his compositions, Ola Kvernberg demonstrates that emotions can be amplified through a diverse range of musical instruments.

Her hands float in the air while Korean percussions intertwine with traditional jazz brass. Jihye Lee presents her new album Infinite Connections

Star of Spring blooms from ephemeral inspirations and perpetuates itself as a haven to which we can return to escape the arid soil of daily life.

ALDEBARAN is my most sensitive album. I have focused on sensitivity and versatility. I think the audience can hear that I’ve grown as a composer.

With Phoenix, Grégory Privat has found in his voice a way of forging connections with the audience and perpetuating his musical legacy.

Oran Etkin built profund connections with musicians across the globe. In Zimbabwe, discovered a new facet as a musician: being a soldier of peace.

Drømmesyn, a Danish word that translates to dream vision. It may seem like a simple concept, but for me, these musical ideas emerge spontaneously

Motherland?2K14 encapsulates both a question and a statement: What is the motherland? and the year in which Russia’s invasion of Ukraine started.

Throughout 12 songs, it’s possible to witness structural elements that capture the transition between the simplicity and complexity of life.

Rivers In Our Veins: an album that will take you on a cinematic adventure. Put your headphones on, and allow yourself to immerse in the music.

KARPEH is an album, a surname, and an open letter that allows us to delve into the life of the multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Cautious Clay

Johnathan Blake plays tribute to those who had touched his soul, making Passage a traditional jazz record with a modern flavor.

Within this climate crisis, Sofia leaves the door open for her sonic journey to find the spirituality and evolution needed to continue and grow.

‘Be Still’ is more than an album; it’s a living record that documents the changes in the life of vibraphonist Jalen Baker.

In her loneliness, German baritone saxophonist Kira Linn found new ways of expression and composition.

‘Astronaut’ is unequivocal proof that reality is never enough: while people take refuge in music, musician Ash Walker explores the Universe.

In Umoja, contemporary sounds emerge to dispel the fog that covers the light we need. Musician Nicola Conte believes it’s possible to shine again

Her voice comes from the soul; hence it remains suspended in the air pervading all spaces. Magos Herrera talks about ‘Aire,’ her last album.

The echoes of this orchestra expand into dozens of sparks, which one by one become fire. In their flames: chaos, beauty, and darkness.

Under the power of music, Elina embarks on a journey where sounds and phrases from a different era prompt a wistful affection for the past.

How It Is Now: the progression of the melodies creates an immersive encounter where it’s possible to discover a mix of different elements.

Through her voice and compositions, it’s possible to explore the shades of love.

Across the multiverse, the sound of Aga Derlak reverberates in each corner, shaping the atmosphere with her compositions, poems, and soul.

The art of maintaining rhythm through time: a practice that goes beyond the physical act of counting beats or following a metronome.

Padmāsana is an album constructed from experiences and samples trumpet player Nick Walters encountered while traveling around India.

The voice from Hartmann continues navigating. Her musical exploration will make sense each time someone pays attention to the whisper of the sea.

The roots of Peter Somuah continue to expand. In his mind, the influence of jazz legends, while in its sound, conversations with the cosmos.

When I play the double bass and have the chance to create music as a composer, it seems I reach a certain inner balance and harmony.

Painted music: a style that has led him to capture the sounds and beats that come from the deep of the soul.