Jazz Recordings of the Year - Winners 2024(presto)
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Topic: Jazz Recordings of the Year - Winners 2024(presto)Posted By: snobb
Subject: Jazz Recordings of the Year - Winners 2024(presto)
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2024 at 12:36pm
Last month we revealed the full list of nominations across this year's jazz categories for the Presto Awards. In addition to our shortlist for Jazz Recordings of the Year, we celebrate standout achievements with special prizes for Label of the Year, Archive/Reissue, and Newcomer in Jazz. Explore the full list of 2024 winners, each demonstrating what a remarkable year it was for this artform called jazz.
The Presto Music jazz team would also like to thank you for your support over the past year. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the winners, and some of your own suggestions... who did we miss? Here’s to another exciting year of reviews, features, interviews, and more!
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Jazz Recordings of the Year - Winners
Za Górami - Alice Zawadzki, Fred Thomas & Misha Mullov-Abbado
“The trio’s collective approach reflects their deep understanding and rumination over the compositions; understated interactions, tenderness and respect for the music is a constant throughout.”
https://www.prestomusic.com/jazz/articles/6138--recording-of-the-week-alice-zawadzki-fred-thomas-misha-mullov-abbado-za-gorami" rel="nofollow - Read our review of Za Górami
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Alice Zawadzki, Fred Thomas & Misha Mullov-Abbado
Available Formats: CD, MP3, FLAC/ALAC/WAV, Hi-Res FLAC/ALAC/WAV
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Replies: Posted By: snobb
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2024 at 12:38pm
Perceive Its Beauty, Acknowledge Its Grace - Shabaka
“It makes sense that this creative left-turn had been a while coming. Shabaka has always played the long game, and will no doubt continue striving towards the artistic integrity he knows himself to be capable of achieving.”
https://www.prestomusic.com/jazz/articles/5878--artist-profile-shabaka-hutchings-the-next-chapter" rel="nofollow - Read our Shabaka artist profile
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Shabaka
Available Formats: CD, MP3, FLAC/ALAC/WAV, Hi-Res FLAC/ALAC/WAV
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As Time Passes - Arild Andersen, Daniel Sommer, Rob Luft
“Rhythm, of course, is the key aspect of this album's success. It underlies Andersen's gently assured pizzicato lines as well as Luft's cascades of rainbow-arcing mystique, [and] trembles out of Sommer's elusive drumming…”
https://www.prestomusic.com/jazz/articles/5929--recording-of-the-week-arild-andersen-daniel-sommer-rob-luft-as-time-passes" rel="nofollow - Read our review of As Time Passes
https://www.prestomusic.com/jazz/products/9626327--as-time-passes" rel="nofollow - As Time Passes
Arild Andersen, Daniel Sommer, Rob Luft
Available Formats: CD, MP3, FLAC/ALAC/WAV, Hi-Res FLAC/ALAC/WAV
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nublues - Joel Ross
“Navigating with his glassy chimes in tow, Ross incorporates bluesy and balladic elements, supplemented further by the stirring soul-cries of fellow Blue Note all-star, Immanuel Wilkins.”
https://www.prestomusic.com/jazz/articles/5789--recording-of-the-week-joel-ross-nublues" rel="nofollow - Read our review of nublues
Available Formats: CD, MP3, FLAC/ALAC/WAV, Hi-Res FLAC/ALAC/WAV
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Posted By: snobb
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2024 at 12:40pm
Journey To Where - Trish Clowes & Ross Stanley
“The sense of palpable motion with which they set off allows the pair to recalibrate their journey [...] free from predetermined clichés as they go.”
https://www.prestomusic.com/jazz/articles/5838--recording-of-the-week-trish-clowes-ross-stanley-journey-to-where" rel="nofollow - Read our review of Journey to Where
https://www.prestomusic.com/jazz/products/9607109--journey-to-where" rel="nofollow - Journey To Where
Trish Clowes & Ross Stanley
Available Formats: CD, MP3, FLAC/ALAC/WAV, Hi-Res FLAC/ALAC/WAV
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Best Archive/Reissue Release - Winner
Louis in London - Louis Armstrong
"What greater proof of the man’s innate ability for bringing people together than when he commends the crowd in correctly clapping on the offbeat — how many times can you be sure that’s happened since? What a wonderful world it really must have been."
https://www.prestomusic.com/jazz/articles/6040--recording-of-the-week-louis-armstrong-louis-in-london" rel="nofollow - Read our review of Louis in London here
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Louis Armstrong
Available Formats: CD, MP3, FLAC/ALAC/WAV, Hi-Res FLAC/ALAC/WAV
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Posted By: snobb
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2024 at 12:42pm
Label of the Year - Winner
"Fred Bolza's brilliant New Soil exemplifies everything a contemporary jazz label should aspire to be - vibrant, innovative, and ready to invest time nurturing young talent."
https://www.prestomusic.com/jazz/labels/5784--new-soil" rel="nofollow - Explore the New Soil catalogue here
Newcomer in Jazz - Winner
Joe Webb
"Joe Webb blends classic jazz influences with an eclectic modern flair. His lyrical improvisations, intricate harmonies, and dynamic swing showcase a deep respect for tradition while pushing boundaries, establishing him as a vital voice in contemporary jazz piano."