Kevin Harris Project: Vitruvian Echoes
They say : For this new music discourse, pianist, composer and Yamaha artist, Kevin Harris has drawn his inspiration both from Leonardo Da Vinci’s insights and from the often under-recognized contributions of artists whose work exemplifies originality and human expression. For the album recording Harris was joined by masters in the international jazz community, bassists Rufus Reid and drummer Neal Smith. During his Preview Tour, nationally and internationally, Harris was accompanied by prominent and new on the scene musicians. (Kevin Harris Project) Hear Kevin Harris Project.
Kim, Jin Hi: The Jin Hi Kim Collection
They say : 10 hour, 9-CD set archival release of komungo pioneer composer/improvisor with Derek Bailey, Bill Frisell, Hans Reichel, Elliott Sharp, Oliver Lake, William Parker, Gerry Hemingway, Kronos Quartet, ACO, BMOP, Zeitgeist, Either/Or, Min Xiao-Fen, Anne LaBerge, Susie Ibarra, Henry Kaiser,… (Neuma 236) Hear Jin Hi Kim.
King, Arthur: UMN (Fantastic Planet)
They say : Announcing the latest entry in Arthur King’s ongoing live quadraphonic scoring experiments, UMN (Fantastic Planet). Reaching for and pulling from the stars, on Fantastic Planet the ensemble unfurls a transcendent piece punctuated by the ceremonial spirit of cosmic jazz and collective improvisation. Deep jams, heady space. (AKP Recordings AKP054)
Kirsten Sym Undectet: Somehow It Will Be
They say : Kirsten Symczycz presents a deeply personal debut for her 11-piece jazz ensemble on Somehow It Will Be, a collection of original compositions shaped by place, memory and artistic growth. Drawing on influences from contemporary large-ensemble jazz while maintaining a strong sense of individuality among the players, the album captures a formative period in the Perth-based composer’s creative development. (Independent)
Krupka Trio: Hymns In A Jazz Mood Vol. 3
They say : Krupka Trio plays melodic, tonal, and improvised jazz that takes its source of inspiration from the rich heritage of Norwegian hymns, which forms part of the trio’s cultural heritage and arranges them into a modern jazz musical expression. Krupka Trio consists of Ulf Krupka on the piano and organ, Line Falkenberg on saxophones and Tine Asmundsen on double bass. The trio has played together since 2010 and this CD is the third in a series that begun in 2014. (Losen Records LOS3262 CD)
Kwella & Stowell: The Room
They say : The two internationally acclaimed jazz guitarists, Stowell (US) and Kwella (DK), is a musical meeting between two guitarists from different continents. Since 2009, they have performed regularly and over time they have developed a shared language and musical universe on stage — their own “room”. After their tour in 2025, they spent a single day in the studio recording nine tracks without overdubs or corrections, which are now being released on the Danish label Gateway. (Gateway Music) Hear Kwella & Stowell.
Landscape Trio: Sailing Through
They say : Landscape Trio was formed when musicians Emiliano Bez on guitar, Christian Guidolin on double bass and Andrea Pellarin on drums came together. The band offers a modern and personal take on the jazz trio: through original compositions, which blend the ECM sound with prog and fusion influences, crafting soundscapes that shift between lyricism, rhythmic drive and spontaneous improvisation. The sound breathes, expands and transforms, creating an immersive listening experience with a strong narrative sense. (Davinci Jazz C01159)
Lema, Ray & Ensemble Partage: Passion Congo
They say : Composer and pianist of international renown, Ray Lema has forged over the decades a unique musical language nourished since childhood by both the European classical repertoire and the musical traditions of the more than two hundred ethnic groups of the Democratic Republic of Congo. His art lies in a remarkable capacity to fuse apparently distant worlds, creating sonic bridges between Africa and Europe. (Autre Distribution 1DROP11 CD)
Lilja, Oddrun: Muna
They say : Muna began life as a commissioned work for the 50th anniversary of Vossa Jazz in 2023. The melodies begin in Nordic modal shapes before stretching toward Middle Eastern or Carnatic contours; familiar forms are gently displaced until they sound both ancient and newly made. Guitarist Oddrun Lilja is joined by nu-jazz stalwarts Beate Lech aka Beady Belle (vocals), Bugge Wesseltoft (keys) contemporary folk pioneer Anders Roine (vocals, langeleik, Jew’s harp, guitar) Jo Skaansar (bass) and Helge Norbakken (percussion). (Jazzland 3779794)
Lloyd, Charles: Sangam & Friends
They say : Charles Lloyd pays homage to his dear friend and longtime collaborator Zakir Hussain with the July 24 release of Sangam & Friends, an extraordinary document of the deep musical affinity between the legendary saxophonist/flutist and tabla master along with their Sangam trio mate drummer Eric Harland. The album is built around studio recordings made in Mumbai in 2009 for an album that was begun but never completed featuring an expanded ensemble with Carnatic singer Vijay Prakash, Rakesh Chaurasia on bansuri, Sabir Khan on sarangi, Ranjit Barot on keyboard, and Niladri Kumar on sitar. (Blue Note Records)
Lowther, Henry and the London Jazz Orchestra: Primetime
They say : Nothing (Analogue Records)
Loxbo, Finn: Lummerknikt
They say : Known to some for his ensemble work with Anna Högberg Attack or Magnus Granberg’s Skogen this is a solo outing for the Swedish guitarist. On Lummernikt, Loxbo’s guitar often sounds more like a concert harp or the West African kora as he shifts a set of melodic fragments and extended lines through rapid-fire arpeggiated permutations with a spontaneous energy that is countered only by his extraordinary touch on the instrument and an undeniable sensitivity to his material’s dynamic potential. (Fönstret-17)
Madre Vaca: Tunnel To The Moon
They say : The Florida-based composer-led collective Madre Vaca releases the wild improvisational collection of songs Tunnel to the Moon on May 22 on its own label. The continuous-form work unfolds as a hybrid of rock opera, chamber music, and song-cycle. Built around a sprawling poetic text written by Charlie Shuck nearly two decades ago, the album traces a surreal journey through shifting states of perception, mythic imagery, and cycles of destruction and rebirth. (Madre Vaca Records – 001) Hear Madre Vaca.
Mangione, Chuck: Everything For Love
They say : The final album recorded by the late double-Grammy-winning Chuck Mangione, Everything for Love, was the flugelhorn maestro’s second outing for Chesky Records, a New York label renowned for its audiophile-quality recordings and for cutting its artists live in what producer David Chesky described as “reverberant spaces” using a single microphone. (Chesky Records) Hear Chuck Mangione.
Martin Speake Big Band: Hidden Vision: The Arrangements Of Charlie Rees
They say : British altoist Martin Speake’s newly formed big band debuted in October 2025, recording 18 leading musicians, including Mark Nightingale, with arrangements by 24-year-old Charlie Rees. Inspired by a 2021 conversation, Rees expanded Speake’s music for big band, with the London Jazz Orchestra premiering many arrangements before they were refined for this ambitious project, showcasing a carefully curated programme drawn from Speake’s diverse catalogue. (Pumpkin Records 016) Hear Martin Speake Big Band.
Matharu, Jay: Disillusion
They say : British-born guitarist and composer Jay Matharu steps forward with Disillusion, a new album that marks a decisive shift into jazz fusion. Now based in Uppsala, Sweden, Matharu has built a reputation across Europe as a versatile player, moving between jazz, progressive rock, and Indian classical influences. Here, those threads come together in a personal, introspective project shaped by improvisation, melodic focus, and rhythmic detail. (Independent)
Matthiessen, Ole: Subcurrents
They say : Danish pianist Ole Matthiessen celebrates his 80th birthday with the release of Subcurrents. A remarkable compilation spanning more than five decades of musical exploration. The album brings together 7 performances from 1968 to 2025, offering a rare glimpse into some alternative, improvisational currents that have defined Matthiessen’s career. (Storyville Records 1014370)
Maza, Ana Carla: Alamar
They say : Ana Carla Maza: Alamar (Autre Distribution ACM83662026LP LP) (Autre Distribution ACM83662026LP LP)
Meneghini, Nicola: Metropolitan Views
They say : Produced by Dodicilune and distributed by IRD and Believe Digital, “Metropolitan Views”, released on 25 February 2026, is the new album by trumpeter, composer and arranger Nicola Meneghini. Leading his band Synergika, founded in 2019, Meneghini explores an original sound between electric jazz and fusion alongside Fabio Pavan, Samuele Donadio, Christian Guidolin and Gabriele Grotto. The project emphasizes collective interplay and musical synergy over individual virtuosity. (Dodicilune – ED612-4) Hear Nicola Meneghini.
Miles, Jason: 100 Miles For Miles Davis
They say : American keyboardist, composer, producer, and arranger Jason Miles has spent over 50 years pioneering the global music industry, and over 5 of those years by Miles Davis’ side, helping him pivot a new jazz fusion sound on albums such as TuTu, Music from Siesta, and Amandla. Honoring what would be his colleague and friend’s 100th birthday, Jason now presents 100 Miles for Miles Davis on May 1, a collection of tracks inspired by his time spent alongside one of the most legendary musicians of our time. (Independent)
Mingus, Charles: Mingus Ah Um
They say : One of Mingus’ most personal albums, and one that produced a series of songs that have become standards. “Better Git It in Your Soul” is inspired by gospel singing and preaching of the sort that Mingus would have heard as a child growing up in Watts, Los Angeles, California, while “Goodbye Pork Pie Hat” is a reference (by way of his favoured headgear) to saxophonist Lester Young who died shortly before the album was recorded. (Number One Essential 291048 LP)
Miniaci, Francesco: Pithagóras feat. Falaut Flute Orchestra
They say : Produced by Dodicilune and distributed by IRD and Believe Digital, “Pithagóras”, released on 6 May 2026, is the new project by pianist and composer Francesco Miniaci, featuring soloist Roberta Ferraro and the 22-member Falaut Flute Orchestra conducted by Paolo Totti. Blending classical and jazz elements, the work explores the dialogue between solo piano and flute orchestra, combining structure and improvisation in a contemporary musical language. The album includes liner notes by Davide Ielmini. (Dodicilune – ED618-6) Hear Francesco Miniaci.
Møster: Bolts
They say : 13 years after forming Kjetil Møster (saxophone) Nikolai Eilertsen (bass) Kenneth Kapstad (drums) and Hans Magnus “Snah” Ryan (guitar) release Bolts. Recorded live in Duper Studio, Bergen over four days in August 2025 captures Møster’s blend of electric jazz, psychedelic rock and free music. (Action Jazz ACJ016LP)
Mueller, Tobin & Martinez, Tomás: Blue Sides, Vols. 1&2
They say : Blue Side Vols. 1 & 2 runs the jazz gauntlet, from contemporary jazz, blues, bee-bop, post-bop, with a little chill thrown in. Most are intimate duets, scaled down arrangements, including a gorgeous rendition of Gershwin’s “Summertime” and numerous tunes that demonstrate the breadth of Mueller’s writing, such as the heartfelt and evocative “The Shape of Love” and the cinematic, soaring “Just Above the Ground,” featuring a gorgeous saxophone contribution from Martinez. (ArtsForge L212)
