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Chris Wheatley

Live in Avignon (rec. 1994)

A wonderfully lyrical bassist who announced himself as a solo artist back in 1973 (with the excellent The Colours Of Chloe), Eberhard Weber has, since then, cemented what amounts to the perfect fit between artist and label. Weber’s highly atmospheric [...]

Recording a solo jazz album must be a daunting project. With nowhere to hide and no band-mates to rely on, you must really have to be fearless and totally confident in your ability. Then again, if you do possess those [...]

An intriguing collaboration here, between electronic dance producer Chloé Thévenin (who performs simply as Chloé), and marimba player Vassilena Serafimova. Both are notable talents. Thévenin grew to prominence as a DJ in the 1990s Paris nightclub scene, releasing a string [...]

A change of musical direction here for Casablanca-born Karen Ruimy. Black Coffee sees the artist move away from flamenco and firmly into jazz territory. This should not come as a complete surprise, given Ruimy’s eclectic background. Since leaving the world [...]

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