Dave Gelly

A brief, last-minute session yielded solid gold for this spontaneous jazz grouping

Harrell’s sometimes complex compositions exude leisurely warmth

American session drummer Kenny Wollesen and sax player Ned Ferm join forces on a record infused with Scandinavian cool and folk notes

The British singer, who captures Landesman’s lyrics so well, is joined by composer Simon Wallace and Dave O’Higgins on sax

Galliano shows masterly technique on his instrument, with virtuosic backing on this live recording

The ensemble’s programme aimed at remixing the genre’s gender balance has resulted in an ambitious and arresting LP

The saxophonist and his top band eschew improvisation in favour of faithful renditions of classic tunes, from Cole Porter to Paul Anka

Irish folk singer Cathy Jordan, with Clarvis and Noble on percussion and piano, works her magic on songs ranging from Duke Ellington to Mose Allison

In its best moments, the Italian pianist’s tribute to the American classical-jazz pioneer is breathtaking

This rare live recording captures all that was best about the old jazz pub circuit, with a great band on top form