30th July 2020: Partisans ‘Nit de Nit’ ★★★★ from Jazzwise, UK Vibe and The Jazz Mann + coverage from Jazz Views, All About Jazz and more

Partisans (comprised of electric guitarist Phil Robson, saxophonist Julian Siegel, electric bassist Thaddeus Kelly and drummer Gene Calderazzo) focus on collective improvisation, bringing bags of power and personality to this release. Recorded in their old Stoke Newington stomping ground The Vortex, Nit de Nit is an alchemic concoction of groove, homage and energy, laced with humour and joie de vivre.

Nit de Nit is available for CD / DL / Stream &  180g Limited Edition 12″ LP here.

Here’s a summary of of press reaction to Partisans’ release

“Turbo-charged, feral yet playful post-bop… Nit de Nit documents Partisans’ strong signature and versatile palette of undiluted jazz and rock sub-genre fascinations at its peak.”
★★★★ Jazzwise Magazine (website)

“The playing is on point throughout and the whole is shot through with an irrepressible sense of fun; this release should re-state Partisans’ claim to be one of the most creative groups in UK jazz and act as a reminder of their endlessly forward-thinking vision. “
Jazz Views (full review)

“This is compelling music, and some of the very best to be heard anywhere on the planet.”
All About Jazz (full review)

“A very engaging, stimulating and varied work.”
Bebop Spoken Here (full review)

“They can fill any venue with a wall of sound while their playing remains crystal clear and approachable… Turn it up Loud!”
★★★★ UK Vibe (full review)

“Nit De Nit reveals Partisans to still be one of the UK’s most exciting live bands, their music a fascinating and immensely enjoyable amalgam of power and intelligence.”
★★★★ The Jazz Mann (full review)

“With this sparkling performance, PARTISANS offer a mix of electric and acoustic fusion jazz… Compelling.”
Musikreviews (full review)

“Partisans has a definite voice and style. Unique colors in the palette. A mix of styles, trends.”
Jazzma (full review)

“An exciting hour full of new compositions and reinterpreted treats from the back catalog.”
Medien-Info (full review)