Nick Sorensen writes, “This is a band that is not to be missed.”
FEATURE/INTERVIEW: John Law’s Congregation – ‘CONFIGURATION’ (Album Launch 27 October)
LJN’s Jon Turney writes, “John Law has more reason than most to be frustrated by the long interruption to live music we all just endured. The pianist’s brilliant new quartet, newly signed to Ubuntu, saw their CD CONFIGURATION released last May, just after touring ground to a halt. The fact that it made several “best of the year” lists at the end of 2020 is small consolation for not being able to take the music on stage.”
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The best jazz recordings released in 2020 so far
A list of the greatest jazz albums released so far this year, as chosen by the BBC Music Magazine critics. Two of the 12 albums are Ubuntu Music releases.
Review: John Law's Congregation
The Morning Star’s Simon Duff writes, “an ambitious palette of sonic textures”.
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★★★★★ John Law's Congregation / CONFIGURATION ★★★★★
A Five Star Review from BBC Music Magazine!
Another Rave Review for John Law's Congregation!
Jazz Matter’s Darren Harper writes, “Law has found yet another boundary to push or, at least, push further. It’s, largely, a very different sound to what some might expect from him and, personally, I really like it.”
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REVIEW: John Law's Congregation / CONFIGURATION
All About Jazz’s Bruce Lindsay writes, :judicious combinations of instruments combine in often surprising and always enjoyable ways.”
REVIEW: john law's Congregation / CONFIGURATION ★★★★1/2
The Jazz Mann’s Ian Mann writes, “Configuration represents one of Law's most satisfying albums to date with its multi-faceted writing allied to a blend of electric and acoustic sounds and a wide range of musical influences.
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REVIEW: John Law’s Congregation – “Configuration”
London Jazz News’ Adrian Pallant writes, “It’s a privilege to track the evolution of a musician’s career over many years, especially when, like pianist John Law’s, it simply goes from strength to strength.”
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