Feed LA: More Feed
They say : On sophomore album ‘More Feed’, Berlin-based collective Feed LA, with members from famed German funk outfit Poets of Rhythm and future jazz group Faruk Green, weaves freely across experimental jazz, punchy funk, library grooves and low rock treadings, sidestepping neat categories and market gridlines while leaning into the joy of music – rich in wandering detours, pivoting surprises, and intricate conversations between players – where every murmur, pause, and sudden spark waits to be discovered. (ME002 Mighty Eye Records)
Franks, Dom (StrayHorn): Duality Pt.2
They say : the new album by saxophonist Dom Franks’ StrayHorn: ‘Duality Pt. 2’ – which in addition to his core group also features guitarist Aidan Pope (known for his work with Emma Rawicz) and the Carducci String Quartet, all expertly tied together with the quintet through the work of Rio de Janeiro-raised arranger Luiz Morais. (self-released)
Fujii, Satoko & Natsuki Tamura: Ki
They say : On Ki, their tenth duo album, pianist Satoko Fujii and trumpeter Natsuki Tamura showcase their lyrical side. Thanks to the duo’s astonishing control of all aspects of music making and the intimacy of their performances, Ki is full of surprise, variety, finely crafted detail, and emotional depth. (Libra Records)
Garnett, Carlos: Cosmos Nucleus
They say : Zev Feldman launches Time Traveler Recordings with the label’s Muse Master Edition Series: masterpiece reissues from the Muse Records catalog. Cosmos Nucleus, a rare 1976 recording from Panamanian tenor saxophonist Carlos Garnett features a 26-piece ensemble with 20-year-old Kenny Kirkland on keys. (Time Traveler Recordings)
Gertz, Bruce: Octopus Dreams
They say : Bruce Gertz’s Octopus Dreams debuts seven of the prolific bassist’s compositions performed by an impressive and inventive quintet. The post-bop music is both explorative and soothing. (Open Mind Jazz OMJ—17-D)
Girard, Théo, Quartet: Mobke
They say : Mobke is a transatlantic quartet standing at the intersection of diverse musical influences and identities. The project was first conceived by French double bassist Théo Girard following a formative trip to the United States, where he was struck by the quiet yet intense energy of the New York jazz scene. Deeply inspired by all eras of American jazz, Girard set out to bring together musicians with bold artistic voices—artists capable of embracing this legacy while asserting a resolutely contemporary sound. (Discobole)
Godtet: .+Sydney Symphony Orchestra
They say : A new kind of resonance. Godtet’s upcoming release captures the alchemy of their landmark performance with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House. At once bold and nuanced, this album explores the friction between improvisation and orchestration. Where the orchestra is anchored in fully composed material, Godtet remains free – navigating the work’s harmonic architecture with instinct and spontaneity. Structures are fixed, but expression is fluid. (La Sape Records)
Gustavsen, Tord: Changing Places
They say : Reissue on vinyl of the 2003 debut album by Tord Gustavsen (piano), Harald Johnsen (bass) and Jarle Vespestad (drums). They said back then: “Tord Gustavsen’s young group, already making waves in the Far North – where “Changing Places” has soared into the pop charts – is telling new stories within the framework of the jazz traditions. The songs Gustavsen writes sound like standards-in-the-making lyrical, immediately memorable songs. The trio improvise with flair and originality, inside their structures.” (ECM 1834 – LP only)
Hagberg, Alex: With Hope
They say : With countless collaborations alongside some of the most celebrated names in jazz and global music – from Shakti and Avishai Cohen to Marilyn Mazur and Jon Hassell – Swedish flutist and saxophonist Anders Hagberg returns with With Hope, his second solo album with his Nordic ensemble. Set for release on October 3rd via Prophone Records, With Hope is a poignant and timely response to a world in turmoil — a record that acknowledges the sadness of war, polarization, and climate change, while seeking resilience, wonder, and connection in the spaces between. (Prophone Records)
Harrison, Paul: Encontros
They say : A brilliantly accomplished and versatile musician, Glasgow-based pianist Paul Harrison gained the blessing of Egberto Gismonti himself for this celebration of the Brazilian’s music. Scot Laura Macdonald (alto saxophone) and Brazilians Mario Caribe (bass) and percussionist Edmundo Carneiro are among the cast. (Harriphonic 005)
Haynes, Phil’s Free Country: Liberty Now!
They say : Drummer Phil Haynes reunites his band Free Country on their first new album in over a decade. Pairing an album of new compositions touched by protest and grief with a compilation of songs tracing the turbulent history of America, the album features Haynes with Hank Roberts, Jim Yanda and Drew Gress. (Corner Store Jazz)
Hunter, Charlie : Different Strokes for Different Folks
They say : Different Strokes for Different Folks marks a full-circle moment for Ella Feingold, who first saw Charlie Hunter in the ’90s and now records with him as a peer and friend. Their duo explores musical conversation through rhythm, space, and groove, blending funk, jazz, and minimalism. The project highlights raw, improvisational interplay where silence and sound hold equal weight, celebrating guitar-driven innovation, authenticity, and deep human connection. (SideHustle Records)
I Hold The Lion’s Paw: Potentially Interesting Jazz Music
They say : Celebrated Australian experimental jazz outfit I Hold the Lion’s Paw – led by ARIA-nominated trumpeter Reuben Lewis – are back with their third studio album, Potentially Interesting Jazz Music. Due for release on 26 September 2025 via Earshift Music, the album continues the ensemble’s fiercely inventive spirit across nine capriciously crafted tracks. Uninterested in adopting any particular idiom or norm, Potentially Interesting Jazz Music is as bold and unpredictable as its title suggests. (Earshift Music)
Ineza: Ibuka
They say : Born in Rwanda, raised in Belgium, based in London, Ineza is a true jazz vocalist with a remarkably distinct voice. With impeccably articulated vocals, she moves effortlessly between contemporary jazz and soul, blending elegant sophistication with raw vocal power. Ibuka is Ineza’s debut album as a leader. Meaning ‘remember’ in Kinyarwanda (the national language of Rwanda), its title encapsulates the spirit of the album. It tells Ineza’s personal story through a collection of eight songs. (Ineza Music – INEZA01CD & INEZA01LP)
Ingham, Chris: Walter/Donald
They say : Following his acclaimed recorded celebrations of Hoagy Carmichael, Dudley Moore and Stan Getz, singer/pianist Chris Ingham concludes his Repertoire Quadrilogy with eleven achingly literate and musically refined Walter Becker/Donald Fagen songs, lovingly repositioned for jazz quintet. Featuring inspired contributions by Harry Greene (sax), Paul Higgs (trumpet), Geoff Gascoyne (bass) and George Double (drums), Walter/Donald is full of compositional and improvisational riches, as is the associated live show, Chris Ingham’s Steely Jazz. (Downhome Records DOHO007)
Joshua, Ari (with Delvon Lamarr, Skerik, & Grant Schroff) : Pork Fat
They say : A deep-cut revival from Ari Joshua and Delvon Lamarr’s early days, “Pork Fat” features Ari on guitar, Skerik from Les Claypools Flying Frog Brigade, Delvon on Hammond B3 organ, and Grant Schroff from The Polyrhythmics on drums. This raw organ trio jam oozes soul-jazz flavor with funk grit. Engineered by Mel Dettmer and Jason Gray and mastered by Doug Krebs to capture the immediacy of a live session, it reflects the payers roots in the underground club scene, where weekly gigs forged their sound. Unfiltered and greasy, this one’s for groove lovers. (Music Factory Records )
Karayorgis, Pandelis (Julia Werntz, Randy Peterson, Nate McBride): Climbing To Sleep
They say : A collaboration with composer Julia Werntz, the Pandelis Karayorgis Trio (Nate McBride, bass and Randy Peterson, drums) and pianist Eric Moe. Moe performs Werntz’s microtonal piano piece Capricious Nocturnal Variations, and the trio takes the variations and runs with them! The trio uses a specially tuned keyboard (mapped to a a twelve-note, microtonal scale) alongside a standard piano. New originals by Karayorgis and Werntz, as well. (Driff Records CD2502)
Karayorgis, Pandelis (Noah Campbell, Brittany Karlson): Atmos
They say : This intergenerational trio brings together saxophonist Noah Campbell, bassist Brittany Karlson, and pianist Pandelis Karayorgis in six originals and six improvisations. The emphasis on phrasing, space and dialog, evokes the sensation of watching vapor rise and dissolve, hence the album name, Atmos, after the Greek word for vapor. The trio has been active since 2023, in the Boston area. (Driff Records CD2503)
Kay, Harben: The World I Live In
They say : Harben Kay is excited to announce the release of their highly anticipated new album, The World I Live In (Sulis Records, October 3rd 2025). This album represents a deeply personal exploration of identity, transformation, and the way change influences creativity. Featuring Harben Kay on tenor saxophone and flutes, Peter Johnstone on piano, Calum Gourlay on double bass and Alyn Cosker on drums. (Sulis Records SUL002)
Keller, Rick: Heroes
They say : Saxophonist Rick Keller pays tribute to some of the giants of the fusion era on Heroes. On his set of originals, Keller and his sidemen hint at some of fusion’s pioneers while creating memorable new music. (Vegas Records VR 1032)
Kertsman, Miguel: Paradoxes
They say : Kertsman has composed, produced, arranged, conducted and played keyboards across genres such as contemporary classical, jazz, rock, and world, but Paradoxes is a special affair. “Growing up, I was surrounded by classical music and Jazz, and the rich musical life of Brazil. Moving to NYC introduced me to even more musical languages.” Paradoxes is an album whose parts are all played live-in-studio on vintage instruments, along with drums, bass, guitars, and vocals. (Aurua Sounds)
Kjær, Rasmus: Underlake
They say : The latest project from Copenhagen-based pianist and composer Rasmus Kjær. Recorded in Switzerland just before his return to Denmark, the trio album is inspired by Kjær’s time living by Lake Geneva – an exploration of how water resonates emotionally and physically in our lives. At the heart of the record is a unique 7-tone mode invented by Kjær, giving the music a distinct harmonic identity. Alongside him are multi-instrumentalist Noé Franklé (drums) and ECM recording artist Nicolas Masson (saxophone), bringing both texture and depth to this dark but beautiful sound world. (Hobby Horse Records)
