Tim Garland: Refocus review – a classic 60s fusion revisited The saxophonist takes Stan Getz’s unique collaboration with Eddie Sauter in a bold new direction
John Coltrane: Giant Steps 60th Anniversary Edition review – more a giant leap in jazz This celebratory reissue includes outtakes that confirm the original’s brilliance and a sense of a jazz genius in transition
Allison Neale: Quietly There review – cool intimacy personified Neale’s uniquely delicate alto sax sound holds its own
Andrew McCormack: Solo review – prepare to be seduced Phenomenal technique of the most unshowy kind proves irresistible on this compelling solo piano set
Mino Cinélu/Nils Petter Molvær: SulaMadiana review – inventive duo connect Norway and the Caribbean Percussionist and trumpeter create sparkling musical conversations across disparate cultural backgrounds, recalling Miles Davis, Afrobeat and more
Idris Ackamoor and the Pyramids: Shaman! review – brilliant shape-shifting This blend of Afro-funk and free jazz is driven by fiery sax and a lyrical flute
Harry Beckett: Joy Unlimited review – a lost classic from 1975 The late trumpeter and friends simply dazzle in this immaculate, feel-good set
Andrew Oliver: No Local Stops review – a masterclass in early jazz piano Works by Jelly Roll Morton and other early 20th-century piano greats just fly in the hands of this 21st-century virtuoso
Kamaal Williams: Wu Hen review – genre-bending prodigy strikes again The London keys player and house DJ brings together funk, club culture and cool jazz
Kamaal Williams: Wu Hen review – jazz-soul revivalist’s fitful return The London producer is happy to foreground his collaborators on his second solo album, but doesn’t make the most of them
Maria Schneider Orchestra: Data Lords review – digital dystopia in jazz The US composer, bandleader and Bowie collaborator protests big tech’s invasion of our lives on this powerful new album
Callum Au and Claire Martin: Songs and Stories review – Claire Martin in big band shock The celebrated vocalist and young arranger breathe new life into jazz standards
Mulatu Astatke & Black Jesus Experience: To Know Without Knowing review – an absorbing ride The Melbourne ensemble reunite with the father of Ethio-jazz for a driving Cuban, funk, reggae workout
Kansas Smitty’s: Things Happened Here review – irresistibly groovy The east London bar-band’s knowing patchwork of jazz styles is ambitious and fun
Mulatu Astatke & Black Jesus Experience: To Know Without Knowing review – bright Ethio-jazz The Melbourne collective and 76-year-old Astatke play wedding songs, political rap and cross-continental fusions