Hip-hop merges with swing and sensuous Ellingtonia sits on a sparse contemporary pulse

This concert smoothed out the edges of Mingus’s work, but the instrumental guests were impressive

The rhythm section delivers the sense of form that enhanced the keyboardist’s recent gig

The pianist revealed his confident grasp of jazz lineage

The nine originals in this album balance melody and form

Two bands from the ‘new London jazz scene’ merged groove and swing with confidence

A lattice of fresh statements, standout solos and knowing references

The saxophonist was at ease and visibly focused at this intimate London performance

The New York-based ensemble began a week-long residency in impressive style

The Scottish saxophonist captures the open-hearted energy of John Coltrane without losing his own identity

A double album packed with strong moods and epic narratives

The jazz pianist led a performance that ranged from melancholy to an uptempo romp

The long-time session drummer’s debut album delivers an eclectic mix of sounds

The partnership between saxophonist and singer continues to flourish

A delightful set of understated duets, recorded live, with the title track reverberating with strong emotions

Jazz pianist Thelonious Monk’s compositions were brought thrillingly to life by the 15-piece ensemble

Homage to The Beatles’ album features Stuart Hall’s electric sitar weaving round slurred trombones

The jazz trumpeter and his band combined clarity with complexity

A packed weekend’s highlights came courtesy of Herbie Hancock and Christian Scott

The singer teams up with the trumpeter on a set ranging from Burt Bacharach to Donny Hathaway and John Coltrane

Full-on fusion-jazz from the keyboard player and his band