Aadal Michael: Stories
They say : Michael’s upcoming release on Clonmell Jazz Social is entitled ‘Stories’, and will be his first solo guitar release. The album has a very intimate sound that directly reflects the space in which it was recorded, consisting mainly of short improvised pieces. (Clonmell Jazz Social)
Acosta Teich, Dario : Tierra Infinita
They say : Blends and jazz-folk fusions are themes heard throughout the album. Read more: https://conta.cc/3XIKltb (self released)
Acts: The Unconscious
They say : Acts is an international modern jazz vibraphone trio consisting of Axel Filip (ARG). Gard Kronborg (NO) and Amund Stenøien (NO). Through the identities of the three composers and the unique sound of vibraphone with pedals, acoustic bass and drumset, their music has a strong background in American, Norwegian and Argentinian jazz tradition. (ears&eyes records EE:24-228)
Adderley, Cannonball & Sergio Mendes: And The Bossa Rio Sextet
They say : Nothing. (Jazz Samba 709121 LP)
Adema, Nick: Urban Chaos
They say : Trombonist/composer Nick Adema looks at life and loss in the modern city. The album’s core quartet is Adema, pianist Joy Shechter, bassist Azubike Onwuka and drummer Chen Har-Even with special guests: Noah Preminger on tenor, vocalist Liva Dumpe, guitarist Ante Medic, alto saxophonist Micheal Murray, and a string quartet. (Zennez)
Adleman, Zach: We Make: Stories for a New Day
They say : When unified, these separate tales come together on his Cellar Music Group debut WE MAKE: Stories for a New Day, a comprehensive anthem that speaks to the souls of its listeners and beckons them out into something more. (Cellar Music Group)
Alawari: Leviathan
They say : Young Jazz Competition (Denmark) winners ALAWARI have garnered a reputation for themselves across Europe for their explosive live performances, symphony-like grandeur and intricate compositional style. Their sophomore album Leviathan is a journey through spirituality, transformation and the human experience. (April Records APR138)
ALFa Duo and Friends: Ecstatic East
They say : AlFa Duo and Friends“…the mallets fly with virtuosity when Fabian Homar and Aleksandar Georgiev stand in front of their marimbas and inspire the audience with rhythmically concise, but also emotionally subtle music”(OÖ Nachrichten, Dr. Michael Wruss)On this gripping concert evening, the AlFa Duo attempts to create synergies with musical friends and companions. There are no limits to this project in terms of instrumentation andprogram. “AlFa Duo and friends” expands a percussion duo into a jazz and world music quintet, in which the unmistakable AlFa Duo sound is lifted into new spheres with the active support of keyboard/jazzpiano, electric bass and drums. The audience can enjoy arrangements by Avishai Cohen, Andy Akiho, Michael Jackson, Luis Fonsi and many more. (ATS-Records CD-1021)
Allen, JD: The Dark, the Light, the Grey and the Colorful
They say : Tenor saxophonist JD Allen’s latest recording features the acoustic and electric basses of Gregg August and Ian Kenselaar and drummer, Nic Cacioppo. These men have worked with Allen on many of his previous Savant recordings and together, they delve into themes of culture and history, offering moving narratives through their sophisticated approach and improvisational skills. (Savant Records SCD2217)
Alvarez, Holman: Hidden Objects
They say : Pianist/composer Holman Alvarez sees the world through a compositional lens. On his newest release, Hidden Objects, he leads an all-star band—which includes trumpeter Adam O’Farrill, bassist Drew Gress, and drummer Satoshi Takeishi—through nine expressive, serpentine compositions that reveal a unique musical worldview. (Sunnyside Records)
Amato, Gino : Latin Crossroads
They say : Pianist-arranger Gino Amato gathers together a large cast of jazz greats on Latin Crossroads to perform Latinized versions of a wide range of colorful material. Drawing themes from Broadway shows, the Beatles, the Great American Songbook, classical music, Steely Dan, and Thelonious Monk, Amato transforms the music into creative Afro-Cuban jazz. (Ovation Records OV-04-GA)
Anders Jornim; Arne Jansen; Uwe Steinmetz: The Pilgrimage
They say : That these three musicians came together can only be described as a case of cosmic happenstance: On double bass we have Anders Jormin from Sweden, who is one of the most important bassists. Arne Jansen on guitar (2 ECHOS JAZZ) played with David Helbock, Orchestra Baobab… Uwe Steinmetz on sax (Tord Gustavson, Joe Maneri). The special connection between the three musicians was immediately apparent. (Traumton Records (LC 05597))
Andersen, Arild: Landloper
They say : Arild Andersen, one of jazz’s most widely acclaimed bassists, presents his first solo album, “Landloper”. Characteristically broad in its musical scope and creative range, the choice of repertoire reflects on Arild’s artistic journey, and the performances combine his masterful playing with the real-time creation of electronic loops, bringing an atmospheric dimension to his solo playing. (ECM Records 7512580)
Anderson, Bob: Live
They say : Famous as “The Singing Impressionist,” Bob Anderson steps out in his own warm voice on Bob Anderson LIVE! (Jazz Hang Records JHR910BA)
Angell & Crane: Angell & Crane
They say : For more than two decades, guitarist Simon Angell and drummer Tommy Crane have been making music with a parade of celebrated band-mates across the jazz, indie rock, and experimental music scenes. Now, working as a duo for the first time, the long-sought-after Montreal-based instrumentalists have decided to pursue their own project. They began by improvising freely, recording days worth of their explorations. Next, they began to transfigure and re- sculpt these sessions, applying a full suite of modern production techniques to temper and reassemble the raw material. (For the Living and the Dead (FTLATDLP04))
Anick, Jason and Jason Yeager: Sanctuary
They say : Violinist Jason Anick and pianist Jason Yeager reunite for their second co-led album, featuring co-written originals and a core group of trumpeter and flugelhorn player Billy Buss, bassist Greg Loughman and drummer Mike Connors, with guest appearances by trumpeter Jason Palmer, tenor saxophonist Edmar Colón and cellist Naseem Alatrash. (Sunnyside Records)
Arbor: Arbor
They say : A reference to the wildfires that have been ravaging Greece every summer for decades, and a protest against the mismanagement and destruction of the nation’s natural habitats, newly founded trailblazing contemporary jazz quartet ‘Arbor’ proudly presents their self-titled debut, featuring four highly sought after musicians based in Athens and Amsterdam. (ΠΚ Music)
Archer, Martin & Jan Todd: Private View
They say : Songs, instrumentals and abstracts from the Orchestra Of The Upper Atmosphere prime composers. (Discus 185CD)
Armstrong, Louis & Dave Brubeck: The Real Ambassadors
They say : Nothing. (Jazz Wax 4640LP LP)
Atlanticus: Oceanic
They say : The latest album from Atlanticus includes Oceanic (the suite) – an original set of five pieces set to film, reflecting humanity’s relationship with the oceans (It is UNESCO’s Ocean Decade) An organ, horns and drums band with members from UK & USA. The album also includes 3 other tracks. (Union Records URCD 0015)
Attias, Michaël: Quartet Music Vol. II: Kardamon Fall
They say : Michaël Attias – Quartet Music Vol. II: Kardamon Fall, featuring Santiago Leibson, Sean Conly, and Tom Rainey, exists in the special zone of overlap between contemporary jazz and Post-Romanticism. RIYL: Paul Motian, Ornette, Monk. (Out Of Your Head Records | OOYH 031)
Backman, Thomas: Nothing
They say : “Crime Jazz”, “Jazz for a new generation” & “slow-burn yearning widescreen chamber pop; there are many ways trying to describe the unique sound of reed player Thomas Backman’s band. On March 7, 2025, the reputable Swedish band leader presents his tertiary feat, Nothing, showcasing his versatile blend of free jazz, shoegaze, hip hop, and orchestral pop. (self-released)
Bad Plus, The: Complex Emotions
They say : After 21 years spent redefining the parameters of the piano-bass-drums trio this ever-adventurous group metamorphosed into a boundary-defying quartet. Founding members Reid Anderson (bass) and Dave King (drums) enlisted guitarist Ben Monder and saxophonist Chris Speed to conjure a new incarnation which, on the eight original compositions that make up “Complex Emotions”, offers boundless possibilities. (Mack Avenue Records MAC1215)
Baevsky, Dmitry: Roller Coaster
They say : Dmitry Baevsky (alto saxophone) Peter Bernstein (guitar) David Wong (bass) Jason Brown (drums). NYC saxophonist Dmitry Baevsky invited one of the artists he admires the most, for his approach to jazz and for his musicality: guitarist Peter Bernstein. They have in common a soulful sound, and an inspired playing. (Fresh Sound New Talent 688)
Bailis, David: Tree Of Life
They say : Guitarist David Bailis debuts four thoughtful and picturesque originals on Tree Of Life along with his solo version of Bobby Caldwell’s “Open Your Eyes.” The EP features the guitarist heading a quartet that includes tenor-saxophonist Chris Speed, performing music that is both thoughtful and creative. (Create or Destroy)
Baker, Chet: Late Night Jazz
They say : Nothing. (Elemental Music 73401 LP)
Baker, Chet: Sings
They say : Nothing. (Number One Essentials 291013 LP)
Baker, Chet: Late Night Jazz
They say : Nothing. (Elemental Music 74401 CD)
Bancroft, Tom: Playtime, Morse Code Through The Lights
They say : Featuring Laura Jurd, Byron Wallen, Ernst Reijseger, Denys Baptiste, Satoko Fujii & Natsuki Tamura, Iain Ballamy and Corey Mwamba. When Covid caused lockdown, nearly everybody in the world was stuck in their house and Playtime decided to explore the possibilities of improvising music together online, partly for something to do, and partly because it was something they could do for their audience. The prevailing view was that improvising online was difficult or impossible – certainly if it involved playing rhythmic music with a shared pulse, due to audio latency or delay as signals travel over the internet from one musician to the others. Playtime had for 6 years been doing a proportion of their performances as continuous whole-set improvisations and they quickly discovered that it was possible to do this together despite audio latency. They were even able to play with a shared rhythmic pulse – although they weren’t and still aren’t 100% sure why it works! (Interrupto, IM010)
Barber. Rahsaan: Six Words
They say : Leading his group Everyday Magic, now a sextet featuring his twin brother Roland on trombone & the great Chicago trumpeter Pharez Whitted, saxophonist Rahsaan Barber takes inspiration from a something Wynton Marsalis once told him: “There is power in this music,” the title inspiration for Barber’s 6th album. (Jazz Music City Records)
Barron, Kenny & Buster Williams: The Complete Two As One
They say : Nothing. (Red Records RR1233362 CD)
Bartsch, Nik Ronin: Spin
They say : Alongside his band Ronin, Swiss pianist Nik Bärtsch releases ‘Spin’ combining new pieces and reinterpretations of older material. Ronin’s first independent release, it features their signature sound; repeating notes, hypnotic, incendiary grooves, slow-build tension and release erupting into something magnificent. Melodically sparse and rhythmically robust. (Ronin Rhythm Records – RON 040CD)
Bearzatti Francesco, Risso Stefano, Barbieri Mattia: Behind Anatomy
They say : A very original tribute to Duke Ellington’s soundtrack for Otto Preminger’s film “Anatomy of a Murder” (Auand AU9108)
Beck, Gordon: Gordon Beck’s Gyroscope: Progress
They say : On download, streaming and CD for the first time ever, the only Gyroscope album ‘One, Two, Three… Go!’ ever released, expanded with live and studio recordings from the archives. (Jazz In Britain JIB-12-S-CD)
Bergstrom, Johan Tobias: Nova
They say : Nothing. (Losen Records LOS3082 CD)
Berke Can Özcan & Jonah Parzen-Johnson: It Was Always Time
They say : Two strangers weave a texture of explosive percussions, raw samples, and bold sax melodies – in an era of apathy and cynicism, their music is a reminder that the antidote to polarization is curiosity. Two strangers weave a texture of explosive percussions, raw samples, and bold sax melodies – in an era of apathy and cynicism, their music is a reminder that the antidote to polarization is curiosity (We Jazz Records WJLP77)
Besson, Airelle, Sebastian Sternal & Jonas Burgwinkel: Surprise!
They say : Nothing. (Autre Distribution AJT787619 CD)
Besson,Airelle Sebastian Sternal & Jonas Burgwinkel: Surprise!
They say : Nothing. (Autre Distribution AJT787619LP LP)
Bitelli, David & Usiskin, Ollie: Harlesden Sessions
They say : Harlesden Sessions’ is a collection of duo recordings between versatile saxophonist David Bitelli and gifted drummer Ollie Usiskin, whose imaginative improvisations take us on a journey through post-bop, jazz-funk and free jazz landscapes. (SLAM Productions SLAMCD2116)
Blue, T.K: Planet Bluu
They say : Drawing from his deep roots in Afro-diasporic music and a profound connection to African culture, the album fuses jazz with rhythms from across the globe (Jaja Productions)
BMP (Bromberg, Brian/Brown, Paul, Paulo, Michael): Seriously
They say : BPM is Grammy-nominated and hit-making bassist Brian Bromberg, 2X Grammy-winning guitarist/producer Paul Brown chart-topping saxophone sensation Michael Paul. This is their first album together. They have been first call for such iconic artists like Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Aretha Franklin, Stan Getz, and Sarah Vaughan, among others. (Shanachie Entertainment)
Bonfa, Luiz: Plays And Sings Bossa Nova
They say : Nothing. (Jazz Samba 709120 LP)
Boom Yeh: Near-Earth Objects
They say : Thunderous jazz-funk powerhouse from London The Boom Yeh releases third album ‘Near Earth Objects’, with 8 concise instrumental grooves that cut all the excess and get straight to business, featuring a host of musicians that have worked with Jamiroquai, The Brand New Heavies, Incognito, Alice Russell and Leroy Hutson. (Cosmosium Records)
Bourne, Catriona: Triquetra
They say : Triquetra is a selection of original music by the harpist, flautist and vocalist Catriona Bourne. Her debut album unites carefully curated elements from classical, folk and jazz traditions, around themes of nature and mythology. (Self-Release CB001)
Bradfield, Geof: Colossal Abundance
They say : 12 -piece ensemble led by Chicago saxophonist and composer Bradfield featuring Greg Ward, Anna Webber, Ben Goldberg , and more. Progressive takes on Wayne Shorter, Henry Threadgill, Jaki Byard and John Coltrane alongside original compositions infused with African and other world music influences. (Calligram Records 013)
Brennan, Patricia: Breaking Stretch
They say : Vibraphonist/marimbist/composer Patricia Brennan’s fiercely original third album features Brennan, bassist Kim Cass, drummer Marcus Gilmore and percussionist Mauricio Herrera plus an adventurous trio of horns – Jon Irabagon on alto and sopranino saxes, Mark Shim on tenor, and Adam O’Farrill on trumpet and electronics. (Pyroclastic Records)
Bro, Jakob w/ L.Konitz, B.Frisell, J.Moran, T.Morgan, A. Cyrille: Taking Turns
They say : “Taking Turns”, recorded in 2014, finds guitarist Jakob Bro joined by a multi-generational cast of improvisers, highly distinctive players all. Saxophonist Lee Konitz, drummer Andrew Cyrille, guitarist Bill Frisell, pianist Jason Moran and bassist Thomas Morgan lend their energies to a session that bypasses conventions of the “all-star” band and puts the emphasis on teamwork. (ECM Records 7506872)
Brooks, Donna: Soft and Slow + I’ll Take Romance
They say : Donna Brooks (vcl), Bobby Scott, Alex Smith (p), Chuck Wayne (g), Milt Hinton, Paul Worthington (b), William Exiner, Angelo Paoli (d) (Fresh Sound Records FSRV 141)
Brooks, Tina Quintet: The Complete Recordings – Master Takes
They say : Nothing. (Essential Jazz Classics 2618 CD)
Brubeck, Chris & Dan; English, Paul; Young, Horace Alexander: The Voice of Brubeck, Vol. 1
They say : The Voice Of Brubeck, Vol. 1 from Navona Records showcases the legendary artist Dave Brubeck’s contributions to symphonic, chamber, and sacred vocal music, and explorations of new musical forms. The album offers a diverse palette of celebrated and previously-unrecorded choral and orchestral works that Brubeck regarded as some of his finest. Featuring the Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir alongside a 19-piece orchestra and the Brubeck Brothers and Paul English Quartets, The Voice Of Brubeck, Vol. 1 carries on the legacy of the widely influential pianist and composer’s body of work so that future generations may enjoy his music for years to come. (Navona Records, NV6668)
Bruford, Bill: The Best Of Bill Bruford – The Winterfold & Summerfold Years, 3CD Box Set
They say : a 35-track, 3CD box set re-issue of two long out of print albums that together cull the best of drummer- composer-bandleader Bruford’s recordings for the two labels. (Cherry Red BBSF031)
Buczek, Vivian: Le Grand Michel
They say : Having collaborated with some of the finest names in Jazz including Jan Lundgren and Seamus Blake, Polish/French vocalist Vivian Buczek presents a personal homage to one of her personal heroes, French film composer Michel Legrand. (Naxos Prophone Records)
Burnell, Anne and Mark Burnell: This Could Be the Start of Something Big
They say : Nothing. (Spectrum Music & Video)
Butcher, John – Florian Stoffner, Chris Corsano: The Glass Changes Shape
They say : These three artists don’t need volume or soloing to get their message across. Their message is inscribed in elegant lower-case and rarely used aural fonts. You will find yourself leaning forward because not a note or whisper should be missed. (Relative Pitch Records RPR1207)
