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Etienne Charles: Creole Orchestra review – jazz trumpeter’s big band dream come true
https://www.theguardian.com/music/article/2024/sep/07/etienne-charles-creole-orchestra-review-jazz-trumpeters-impeccable-big-band-dream-come-true
Published: September 7, 2024 15:00
(Culture Shock)The Trinidad-born musician and his 22-piece ensemble excel in all styles, from Benny Goodman and Eartha Kitt to Charles’s own Carib-flavoured compositions Continue reading...
Fred Again: Ten Days review – pop house with unfulfilled pretensions
https://www.theguardian.com/music/article/2024/sep/06/fred-again-ten-days-review
Published: September 6, 2024 13:57
(Atlantic)An album of lofty intentions and muttered musings from the dance artist de jour is saved by a gift for a nagging hook and uplifting melody Continue reading...
Nala Sinephro: Endlessness review – cosmic jazz musician’s cycle-of-life meditation
https://www.theguardian.com/music/article/2024/sep/06/nala-sinephro-endlessness-review-cosmic-jazz-musicians-stellar-cycle-of-life-meditation-nubya-garcia-james-mollison-sheila-maurice-grey-morgan-simpson
Published: September 6, 2024 11:45
(Warp)The harpist-composer follows her remarkable debut with 10 lush, spacey electro-acoustic tracks featuring guests such as Nubya Garcia Continue reading...
MJ Lenderman: Manning Fireworks review – joyously weird alt-Americana
https://www.theguardian.com/music/article/2024/sep/06/mj-lenderman-manning-fireworks-review-joyously-weird-alt-americana
Published: September 6, 2024 10:30
(Anti-)Featuring possibly his best track yet, the North Carolina guitarist-songwriter goes to the sparse and seamy side on this worthy successor to Boat Songs Continue reading...
Mercury Rev: Born Horses review – a lush and serene return
https://www.theguardian.com/music/article/2024/sep/06/mercury-rev-born-horses-review-a-lush-and-serene-return
Published: September 6, 2024 10:00
(Bella Union)With a half-new lineup, the US rock band’s first album of new material since 2015 finds them in dreamy, reflective mode Continue reading...
Floating Points: Cascade review – an enthralling record of out-and-out bangers
https://www.theguardian.com/music/article/2024/sep/06/floating-points-cascade-review-an-enthralling-record-of-out-and-out-bangers
Published: September 6, 2024 10:00
(Ninja Tune)The eclectic British producer returns with a more dance-focused album laden with giddy modular synths Continue reading...
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Party: Chain of Light review | Ammar Kalia's global album of the month
https://www.theguardian.com/music/article/2024/sep/06/nusrat-fateh-ali-khan-and-party-chain-of-light-review-real-world
Published: September 6, 2024 08:00
(Real World)The late, great musician confirms his mastery of the Sufi tradition in a hitherto unheard and surprise-laden cycle that soars with spirituality Continue reading...
Fat Dog: Woof review – a boisterous debut with more bark than bite
https://www.theguardian.com/music/article/2024/sep/06/fat-dog-woof-review-domino
Published: September 6, 2024 07:00
(Domino)Outlandish musical choices from oompah to sleaze should make the Londoners’ debut feel fresh, but they’re the latest interlopers in a crowded experimental field Continue reading...
72 Preludes: Chopin, Scriabin, Yashiro album review – Fujita’s no frills approach brings care and clarity
https://www.theguardian.com/music/article/2024/sep/05/72-preludes-chopin-scriabin-yashiro-album-review-mao-fujita-sony-classical
Published: September 5, 2024 14:00
Mao Fujita(Sony Classical)Fujita’s attention to detail serves the Scriabin miniatures well, although the Chopin needs more character Continue reading...
Elgar: Violin Concerto album review – Vilde Frang’s exceptional performance makes this one of the finest to appear on disc
https://www.theguardian.com/music/article/2024/sep/05/elgar-violin-concerto-album-review-vilde-frang-robin-ticciati
Published: September 5, 2024 13:30
Vilde Frang/Deutsches Symphonie-Orchestre Berlin/Ticciati(Warner Classics)In a startling, authoritative performance of Elgar’s demanding masterpiece, the Norwegian violinist and Robin Ticciati are utterly convincing Continue reading...
Nala Sinephro: Endlessness review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week
https://www.theguardian.com/music/article/2024/sep/05/nala-sinephro-endlessness-review-heavenly-harp-swaps-easy-ambience-for-agitation
Published: September 5, 2024 11:00
(Warp)The follow-up to Space 1.8 pulses with meditative, spiritual-jazz elements, but amid soothing orchestrations, tension and surprise upend easy listening Continue reading...
Meyerbeer: Le prophète review – wild operatic oddity is given a breathless ride
https://www.theguardian.com/music/article/2024/aug/31/meyerbeer-le-prophete-review-wild-operatic-oddity-is-given-a-breathless-ride
Published: August 31, 2024 11:00
London Symphony Orchestra/Elder(LSO Live)The composer’s 1849 work is one of extremes, but Mark Elder, the LSO and a top cast give as good as they get in this live recording Continue reading...