S, Harvie: Bright Dawn
They say : On Bright Dawn, his 21st recording as a leader, Harvie S reaffirms why he remains one of the most expressive and sought-after bass voices in modern jazz. Long celebrated for bass lines that function “like the deep roots of a tree,” Harvie uses this session to explore the full sonic and emotional range of the instrument, shaping music that is at once grounded, lyrical, and quietly adventurous. (Origin 82947) Hear Harvie S.
Sands, Christian, Fonnesbæk, Thomas & Kihlberg, Rasmus – North Meets West Trio: Between Then And Now
They say : On June 19, Storyville Records releases Between Then and Now, a new trio album by acclaimed American pianist Christian Sands, joined by Danish bassist Thomas Fonnesbæk and Swedish drummer Rasmus Kihlberg. An international collaboration that captures contemporary jazz at the intersection of American tradition and Nordic musical sensibility. (Storyville Records 1018546)
Sartori, Fabio: Maqam
They say : Produced by Dodicilune and distributed by IRD and Believe Digital, “Maqam”, released on 11 February 2026, is the new album by pianist, composer and educator Fabio Sartori, featuring Marco Colonna and Cristiano Calcagnile. Recorded live in the studio before an audience, the project draws on the Middle Eastern Maqam tradition, exploring modal systems from Arabic, Turkish, Persian and North African music while seeking connections with Western musical languages through a collective, improvised approach. (Dodicilune – ED606-3). Hear Fabio Sartori.
Sato, Shane: Wavelength
They say : L.A.-based Japanese-American multi-instrumentalist, producer and songwriter Shane Sato announces his sophomore album ‘Wavelength’, an expansive eleven-track release that fuses lofi jazz, indie R&B and neo soul into a warm, fluid soundscape shaped by collaboration, emotional depth, and the soothing, connective pull of water, that follows up from his breakthrough debut album ‘Until We Meet Again’ that drew north of a million streams in its wake. (Mixto Records – MR1111)
Satoko, Fujii – Orchestra Kobe: After The Storm
They say : Six years ago, during the global Covid-19 pandemic, composer-pianist Satoko Fujii tried to imagine what the world would be like after the danger passed. After the Storm, embodies her vision of the future. “I was dreaming that the world would finally find complete peace after the pandemic,” she says. “After the pandemic, there were so many wars and so much conflict and I was so disappointed.” But she still felt her message of optimism and hope was worth recording. The result is one of her most uplifting albums, a hymn to the human potential for love and community. (Libra Records)
Seamen, Phil: The Late Great Phil Seamen Vol. 2
They say : Phil Seamen – one of the world’s great jazz drummers. Born 1926, Burton-on-Trent, a legend in his own lifetime, he died in 1972. Amongst others, Kenny Clarke, Louis Bellson, Joe Morello, Philly Joe Jones were all big fans, James Blades called him a ‘percussion genius’, to Ginger Baker he was ‘God’. This is our second album of highlights of his playing. Enjoy the cosmic spark that was Seamen’s unique talent – it makes this music timeless. (SWP Records, SWP 074)
Shadowlands: Two Minds
They say : Following the internationally acclaimed debut of Ombres, Shadowlands return with Two Minds, a striking new album blending traditional Irish song with contemporary improvisation and original compositions shaped by folk and European jazz. French saxophonist Robin Fincker and British pianist Kit Downes first collaborated more than two decades ago before their paths diverged across different corners of Europe. Reuniting in 2023 alongside Irish singer Lauren Kinsella, the trio found a new shared language through the meeting of traditional songs, contemporary poetry and improvisation. (BMC Records)
Silver, Horace: Silver’s Blue
They say : Horace Silver’s fourth LP ‘Silver’s Blue’ taped for the Epic label during two sessions in 1956. The session was to be the last LP he cut for the label, following which he returned to Blue Note. The longevity of Silver’s tenure with Blue Note was down to a deep friendship with the label’s boss Alfred Lion, who allowed him greater input on aspects of album production than was usual at the time. ‘Silver’s Blue’ includes Blue Note stable mates Donald Byrd and Hank Mobley. (Pan Am Records 9152341 LP)
Smoldas, Libor: Sorry, Miles!
They say : Did Miles Davis really write all tunes credited to him? Prague-based guitarist Libor Šmoldas marks the centenary of Miles Davis’s birth with Sorry, Miles!, a project focusing on long-debated authorship questions surrounding key works associated with Davis. Revisiting Solar, Donna Lee and Tune Up in new arrangements, the album explores disputed origins of these standards alongside original compositions inspired by Davis’s music and visual art. Performed by Libor Šmoldas, Mikuláš Pokorný, Tomáš Baroš and Jesse Simpson. (Bivak Records BR017) Hear Libor Smoldas.
Solomon Gundy Band: Hancestry
They say : Debut album Hancestry is a powerful statement of resilience and return, representing a bridge between the 80s Jazz Warriors pioneers and the UK ‘new thing’, Sean Corby assembles a multi-generational line-up of international talent with guest appearances from Courtney Pine, Sultan Stevenson, Julie Dexter and Trinidad’s Drew Gonsalves. Led by veteran trumpeter and UK jazz catalyst Sean Corby, Hancestry is the culmination of a decades-long struggle through music, personal crisis, and emergence. Their debut album blends soul-jazz, Afro-diasporic rhythms and sound-system sensibilities into a contemporary statement that reflects both tradition and experimentation. Mixed by Ashley Slater (Loose Tubes) (Dundas Records CD & LP)
SongAh Chae Trio: All Day Long
They say : South Korean pianist and composer SongAh Chae presents All Day Long, a new release from the SongAh Chae Trio and the concluding chapter in a three-part project built around long-form, narrative composition. Based in Valencia, Chae has developed a distinctive approach where structure and improvisation unfold as one continuous thread, shaped by space, restraint, and collective interaction. (Independent)
Steele, Colin: Stramash II
They say : Stramash II is the long-awaited follow-up to Colin Steele’s Stramash, an album of widespread acclaim that fused the melodic soul of Scottish folk music with the harmonic sophistication and improvisational fire of jazz. With Stramash II, Steele reclaims the helm with his trailblazing ten-piece ensemble and delivers a set of deeply personal, strikingly beautiful compositions. Folk-rooted melodies intertwine seamlessly with jazz harmony, groove and improvisation, creating music that is cinematic, evocative and utterly distinctive. (Gadgemo Records GAD003) Hear Colin Steele.
Strong, Anthony: And Then We Kiss…
They say : Nearly two decades on from his debut album, British singer-pianist Anthony Strong returns this summer with And Then We Kiss…, a timeless celebration of love that pairs his long-standing quartet with a full string orchestra. Drawing on repertoire from Broadway, the Great American Songbook and classic pop, the album brings together thirteen standards that have long shaped the language of jazz. These songs, by some of the 20th century’s most enduring writers, are presented here in newly crafted arrangements by Strong, expanded through the lush string orchestrations of Callum Au (Michael Bublé, Quincy Jones, Jamie Cullum). (Guaranteed! Records)
Suncuts: Collective Heliophobic Dream
They say : Suncuts transforms the dual nature of the sun — life-giving yet destructive — into sound. Band name reflects both primordial energy and its darker implications, an idea mirrored in their music: cathartic, aggressive, yet subtly luminous. Musicians moving between jazz, and experimental scenes. Across the album, explosive saxophone eruptions, driving bass pulses, metallic percussion, and electronic textures dissolve genre boundaries. Moments of raw power give way to structural nuance, fragmentation, and reassembled collective force. (Unit Records UTR 5269) Hear Suncuts.
Supereon: Phase 1
They say : Phase I marks the recorded debut of Supereon, a Norwegian trio formed in August 2024 and rooted in the ever-evolving Scandinavian jazz scene. Consisting of Alexander Hoholm on double bass, Martin Gjerde on piano, and Raymond Lavik on drums, the ensemble brings together three distinct musical voices in a collective pursuit of sound, texture, and rhythmic interplay. (Losen Records LOS3312 CD, LOS3311 LP)
Sverrisson, Skúli and Bill Frisell Duo: For All Your Flowers
They say : A luminous new chapter in the extraordinary collaboration between Icelandic bassist-composer Skúli Sverrisson and iconic guitarist Bill Frisell, this duo recording captures a dialogue of rare intimacy and depth. (Newvelle)
Tanaka, Ayumi: Windflower
They say : Ayumi Tanaka / Thomas Morgan / Thomas Strønen. Ayumi Tanaka – piano. Thomas Morgan– double bass. Thomas Strønen – drums. All pieces by Tanaka, Morgan, Strønen except “La Source” by Ayumi Tanaka. Recorded May 2025 Studios La Buissonne. Engineer: Gerard de Haro. Liner Photos: Sam Harfouche. Cover Photo: Nadia F. Romanini. Mixed by Manfred Eicher and Michael Hinreiner (engineer) in Munich, 2026. Design: Sascha Kieis. Produced by Manfred Eicher. (ECM 2859)
The Black Nothing & Anders Filipsen: Midt I En Fremtid (In The Middle Of A Future)
They say : The 10-piece price-winning electro-acoustic ensemble The Black Nothing & Anders Filipsen releases their new album Midt i en Fremtid. Through music and text, it expresses the emotional experiences that arise when someone close is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. The music moves between fully composed passages, free improvisation, and graphic scores. The album functions as a tableaux of moments marked by gradual decline, silence, and repetition – a landscape where presence and memory meet in sound. (Ilkmusic, ILK380) Hear The Black Nothing & Anders Filipsen.
Tommaso Starace Organ Trio: Live At The Beaver Inn
They say : Produced by Dodicilune and distributed by IRD and Believe Digital, “Live at The Beaver Inn” is the new album by Milanese saxophonist Tommaso Starace, a British resident since 1994. Leading his Organ Trio with Martin Jenkins on Hammond organ and Pip Harbon on drums, Starace recorded the album live at The Beaver Inn, a historic jazz club in northern Devon, UK, renowned for hosting leading British jazz musicians over the past two decades. (Dodicilune – ED619-3) Hear Tommaso Starace.
