Cadotsch, Lucia, LIUN + The Science Fiction Band: Does It Make You Love Your Life?
They say : A breathtaking five-year journey in the making, the album sees Cadotsch and Slavin stretch the edges of possibility—both musically and emotionally. Featuring a 13-piece string ensemble and a constellation of Berlin’s most visionary players, Does it make you love your life? is an electroacoustic opus that embraces contrasts: analogue warmth and digital precision, fragility and force, grief and euphoria. Kurt Rosenwinkel—who mastered the record—calls it “a masterpiece.” (Heartcore Records)
Candido: Conga Soul
They say : Cuban-born percussionist Cándido de Guerra Camero (1921 – 2020), known simply as Candido, was one of the foremost pioneers of Afro-Cuban jazz and an innovator in conga drumming along with along with Diego Iborra and Chano Pozo. Candido was responsible for embracing the tuneable conga drum, the first to play multiple congas, and for developing techniques that all conga players use today. Candido played with Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Billy Taylor, Stan Kenton, among many others. (Descarga 637012 LP)
Catarov, Tereza: Koren
They say : Koren is the poignant and powerful debut album, blending traditional Balkan folk with intricate jazz, composed and led by London-based vocalist, Tereza Catarov. Featuring celebrated musicians: Christos Sylianides (trumpet), Alex Simu (clarinet), Cem Evin (guitar), and Yiorgos Bereris (piano), Koren intertwines Romanian and Bulgarian heritage with contemporary jazz, honouring women’s stories and struggles across generations. Rich with exquisite arrangements and expressive vocals, Koren is a flawless, at times harrowingly lucid yet luxuriantly beautiful album. (PKmusik ΠΚ0028)
Charles, Etienne: Gullah Roots
They say : Following up on his big-band album “Creole Soul,” trumpeter/composer Etienne Charles travels to the Gullah Geechee communities of coastal South Carolina & Georgia. His friendship with drummer/percussionist Quentin E. Baxter, whose own Gullah musical roots run deep, led him to explore the connections between Gullah culture & that of Etienne’s native Trinidad. Charles & Baxter co-produced the dates, featuring (among others) Godwin Louis, as; Christian Sands, p; & Alex Wintz, g. (Culture Shock Music)
Choquette, Mira: Hier Encore
They say : Mira Choquette’s Hier Encore showcases her warm, expressive voice in a collection of emotionally rich songs, performed largely in duet with Armenian jazz pianist Samvel Gasparyan. The album features fresh takes on works by Michel Legrand, Thelonious Monk, Charles Aznavour, and others, with select tracks adding bass, drums, and horns. Sung in English, French, and Spanish, this mature, deeply felt recording—her fourth—highlights Choquette’s range and artistry in what she calls “a jazz album for grownups.” (Independent Release)
Christos Yerolatsitis Trio: Daydreaming
They say : A captivating fusion of modern jazz with Mediterranean influences – Petros Klampanis. The Christos Yerolatsitis trio is led by Cypriot pianist and composer Christos Yerolatsitis, featuring double bassist Greek Grigoris Theodoridis and Hungarian drummer Attila Gyárfás. The band often creates an unconventional dynamic, with the drummer exploring an expansive range of sounds and the bassist supporting the music with improvised lines. Their interplay produces an unexpected sound, steering away from traditional roles. (PKmusik ΠΚ0018)
Chrome Hill: En Route
They say : Taking divine inspiration from mood masters such as Ennio Morricone, Paul Motian and Bill Frisell, Chrome Hill squeeze every nuance of feeling, passion and promise from Asbjørn Lerheim’s spacious compositions on this seventh full length (the first two recorded under the quartet’s previous moniker, Damp). Combining dexterous arrangements with scintillating passages of free improvisation, the group forge a uniquely atmospheric soundtrack. (Clean Feed Records CF683CD, CF683LP)
Cohen-Milo, Haggai: Gravitations
They say : Berlin-based double bassist and composer Haggai Cohen-Milo announces Gravitations, out June 13. Recorded live over three performances at Laeiszhalle, the album reimagines the works of Mahler, Verdi, and Debussy through jazz, improvisation, and spoken word. Featuring a stellar ensemble, Gravitations is less a fusion than a reinvention – pulling apart traditions to build something raw, immediate, and alive. At its heart, it’s about community, risk, and rethinking what music can be. (XJAZZ! Music 0199350370182)
Colin Steele Quartet: The Blue Nile – Jazz Interpretations Of The Blue Nile Songbook
They say : Scotland’s best jazz musicians meet one of the best and most influential bands from Scotland! The Colin Steele Quartet play the music of The Blue Nile, undisputed masters of Sophisti-Pop. The beautiful and atmospheric, often synth-driven songs of The Blue Nile get the deluxe jazz treatment in exciting new arrangements. (Marina MA 99)
Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra: Golden Lady
They say : “Golden Lady” is a genre-defying album that showcases the power and virtuosity of featured vocalist Tatiana LadyMay Mayfield in the CJRO’s most ambitious big band album yet. Infused with deep gospel roots, modern R&B, and explosive jazz big band energy, Golden Lady is a groove-forward, joy-filled celebration of songwriting, artistic collaboration, and the ever-evolving sound of contemporary jazz. Features guest artist Bob Reynolds, artistic director Drew Zaremba, and composers like Remy Le Boeuf, Annie Booth, Zach Rich, Zaremba, and more. (Bespoke Jazz WL2514)
Coltrane, John Quartet: Africa/Brass
They say : Africa/Brass was John Coltrane’s first album with a big band. The unique instrumentation included four French Horns, tuba, two euphoniums, two trumpets, three reed players, and a rhythm section including two bassists. The tight arrangements were primarily penned by Trane and McCoy Tyner and orchestrated by Eric Dolphy. (20th Century Masterw 350286 LP)
Counterfictionals, The: ”An Incomplete Encyclopedia of Gentle Emotions”
They say : Hailing from the hip Copenhagen scene, The Counterfictionals is a six-piece group of men and women hailing from the city’s rich jazz, rock, and theatre communities. Embracing their diverse influences, The Counterfictionals draw from cinema, connecting each piece on An Incomplete Encyclopedia of Gentle Emotions to a specific film moment. (self-released)
Cox, Adrian: Club Croco
They say : Club Croco is the new album by the Adrian Cox Trio. As one of the world’s leading exponents of New Orleans style clarinet, Adrian Cox’s extensive work within this unique genre has seen him collaborate with some of the biggest names in jazz, including two concerts with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra in both London and New York. Flashing forward to the present day (and having gained a plethora of accolades including four nominations for The Parliamentary Jazz Awards), Adrian is proud to present Club Croco, a new recording that celebrates the great masters of New Orleans, featuring an elite trio of New Zealand born guitarist Honey Boulton and Parisian bassist Alex Gilson, a true world class power house that leaves audiences spellbound. (APP Racords)
Crane, Tommy and David Binney: The Isle
They say : Recorded in Montreal during the late summer of 2023, The Isle is a striking new collaboration between Montreal-based drummer/composer Tommy Crane and Los Angeles-based saxophonist/composer David Binney. The album is an immersive listen—texturally rich, rhythmically adventurous, and melodically fluid. The sonic landscape blends acoustic and electronic elements, embracing jazz, ambient, and experimental influences without leaning too far in any single direction. (Mythology Records (MR29)/Elastic Recordings (ER 022))
Cygnet Quartet: Live At Sutton Coldfield Jazz Club
They say : This is the debut album from Cygnet Quartet, recorded live. Playing jazz from across the 20th Century and around the World, the overall spirit is that of joy and fun. Multi-instrumentalist Diane Arthurs’ performance on Tenor and Baritone saxes, Flute and Vocals is the secret weapon, wrapped in the killer rhythm section of Emma Breese (Piano), Graham Niblett (Bass) and Diane’s husband Paul Arthurs (Drums). (Cygnet Studios CS001)
Danny Widdicombe & Trichotomy: Iridescence
They say : Genre-defying Australian trio Trichotomy reunites with acclaimed songwriter Danny Widdicombe for a new collaboration that fuses jazz interplay with the heartfelt storytelling of roots, folk, and soul music. Building on the success of their award-winning collaboration Between the Lines (2020), Iridescence—out July 25th on Earshift Music — sees the group deepening their shared language in a sound that’s both timeless and sonically adventurous. (Earshift Music)
Dave Redmond Quartet: All In Motion
They say : David Redmond Announces New Album All in Motion Featuring Jazz Luminaries George Colligan, Stéphane Mercier & Darren Beckett — Out September 3, 2025. Celebrated Irish bassist and composer David Redmond proudly announces the release of his latest project, All in Motion, a powerful new album featuring his dynamic All in Motion Quartet. The album will be released on September 3rd, 2025, and marks a vibrant new chapter in modern European jazz. (Step by Records)
Davis, Miles: Miles The New Miles Davis Quintet
They say : By 1961, with the recording of ‘Into Something’ and ‘Eastern Sounds’, Yusef Lateef’s dominant presence within a group context had emerged. His “Eastern”’ influences are clearly audible in all these recordings. The tunes themselves are a mixture of jazz standards and blues. ‘Into Something’ marked the second out of just two preserved collaborations by Lateef with drummer Elvin Jones, whom by the time of this recording was already a member of the John Coltrane Quartet. (Waxtime 772371 LP)
DeRose, Dena: Mellow Tones
They say : Jazz vocalist and pianist Dena DeRose is back with a superb new recording that showcases her signature blend of swing and heartfelt balladry, solidifying her place among the most communicative and sophisticated artists in jazz today. Her latest project features musical compadres Martin Wind (bass) and Matt Wilson (drums), plus (on two tracks), remarkable trombonist Ed Neumeister. DeRose’s compelling composition, “Hold Fast to Your Dreams,” based on the poetry of Langston Hughes, is also unveiled. (HighNote Records HCD7354)
Dickson, Glenn: All The Light Of Our Sphere
They say : All the Light of Our Sphere is the extraordinary new electro-acoustic album by clarinetist Glenn Dickson and electronic musician Bob Familiar. The tracks, recorded live with no overdubs, beat tracks or midi timers, become immersive soundscapes unfolding with sophisticated development and sensitivity. Their approach rejects the static nature of much drone and electronic space music in favor of incorporating melodic development, tonal modulation, and evolving loops. The resulting All the Light of Our Sphere is a deep collaboration between two modes of sound production, with each musician bending toward the other. (Sounds Familiar)
Dolphy, Eric Quintet: Outward Bound
They say : Presented here is the complete original LP Outward Bound, Eric Dolphy’s first album as a leader. The album features Dolphy in a quintet format with Freddie Hubbard and the first of several collaboration with the great trumpeter. (20th Century Masterw 350285 LP)
Donato, Joao: A Bossa Muito Moderna
They say : An iconic figure of the Bossa Nova movement, Brazilian pianist, composer, and arranger Joao Donato (1934-2023) introduced a new original rhythm pattern to the genre. He was profoundly influential, having inspired generations of musicians, including guitarist Joao Gilberto. Donato’s solo career includes 29 albums, among which ‘A Bossa Muito Moderna’ is one of his most highly rated. A quartet session, it features drummer Milton Banana, known for his playing with João Gilberto and Stan Getz. (Jazz Samba 790128 LP)
