Caine, Elliott Quintet: Furiositee!
They say : Trumpeter Elliott Caine leads an impressive quintet on a set of original modern hard bop. The music, seven Caine compositions and a cha-cha-cha version of “East Of The Sun,” features swinging and inventive solos from the leader, tenor-saxophonist Scott Gilman, and pianist Michael Boito. (EJC Music)
Campus, Filomena : Theatralia
They say : Filomena Campus’ new album brings her quartet with Steve Lodder, Charlie Pyne and Rod Youngs into a multilingual, cross-cultural world where improvisation meets theatre and poetry. Featuring original compositions shaped by years of musical collaboration, it bridges Sardinia and London while reaching beyond both, weaving memory, mythology, female genealogy and literature. At its centre is Campus’s playful approach to vocality: moving between song, text and vocal improvisation, embracing experimentation across musical and artistic boundaries. (33Jazz Records)
Cazzetta, Alessio: Emaho
They say : To see wholeness and beauty in a broken, exhausted, fragmented world, and to feel joy in spite of it all: that is Emaho, an exclamation of wonder from Old Tibetan. Sung in three syllables, E-Ma-Ho, as the passage from confusion to wisdom, and as an expression of insight and of gratitude for the deep beauty of the natural world. On his sixth studio album Emaho, guitarist and composer Alessio Cazzetta turns that insight into a profoundly personal musical journey. Born in Switzerland, with Italian and South African roots, the jazz guitarist and composer ranks among the most accomplished musicians of his generation. (Unit Records)
Celloman: The Jazz Sessions
They say : As a cellist, Ivan Hussey has played on over 400 albums.As an artist, Ivan releases his 10th album under the artist name Celloman. The album, written for cello trio and performed by himself, features a style of playing called ‘Arpezzato’ which uses finger techniques imported from a wide range of instruments and styles. Here, the Arpezzato cello acts as rhythm section providing, on one cello part, the harmony, the bass and the rhythm. (Jambila Music Classics JAMBCD025)
Cervini, Ernesto Quartet: Water Pistols At Dawn
They say : Drummer, composer and bandleader Ernesto Cervini opens a new chapter with Water Pistols at Dawn, the recording debut of his quartet with trumpeter Kae Murphy, guitarist Andrew Marzotto and bassist Mark Godfrey. Drawing inspiration from Radiohead, The Smile, Avishai Cohen, Nir Felder, The Bad Plus and Pat Metheny, the album pairs three melodic, rhythmically adventurous originals with imaginative arrangements of Glenn Miller, Thelonious Monk and The Smile, capturing four musicians discovering a fresh collective voice. (TPR Records TPR-0020)
Charles, Ray: Ray Charles Live In Concert
They say : Originally released in 1965, Live in Concert captured Ray Charles working an adoring LA crowd at the Shrine Auditorium, becoming an immediate R&B Top Ten hit. But with over 30 minutes cut to fit one LP, it only told half the story—until now. Tangerine Records presents the expanded edition on vinyl for the first time, restoring the full 75-minute show, remastered by Michael Graves and mastered for vinyl by Jeff Powell. (Candid Records, LPTGR2251)
Clayton, David: Dreaming Of The Funk Master
They say : Dreaming of the Funk Master is the second solo album from ex-Simply Red keyboardist David Clayton, a mix of instrumental jazz-funk, Latin grooves and infectious jazz fusion. Co-produced, mastered and engineered by Clayton’s great friend Jon Russell. Joined by guitarists John Etheridge, Kenji Suzuki and Patrick Murdoch, bassists Tom Traint and Steve Lewinson, drummer Roman Roth and others. Available on heavyweight black vinyl and 6-panel digipak / bonus track on CD and digital version (Herisson Records HRCD02X/HRLP02)
Coltrane, John: The Tiberi Tapes
They say : Among the most fabled and mythologized recordings of the last 65 years, The Tiberi Tapes have long been the subject of rumor and intense speculation throughout the jazz world. Recorded by saxophonist Frank Tiberi beginning in 1960, the tapes document Coltrane on the bandstand, searching, experimenting and pushing his music forward in real time. In the summer of 1960, Tiberi bought a Concertone TR-100 Transicorder, a portable reel-to-reel machine with a small condenser microphone, and began carrying it to Coltrane’s performances in Philadelphia and New York. Across 11 selections, the collection offers a window into Coltrane’s musical development and the restless spirit of discovery that defined his performances. The set opens with two versions of “Giant Steps,” documented at strikingly different tempos of 226 and 262 BPM, and encompasses “Thing in D Flat,” “Lover,” “West 42nd St.,” “Impressions,” an untitled original in F minor, “Satellite,” “Good Bait,” “Resolution” and “It’s Easy to Remember.” (Impulse!)
Courvoisier, Sylvie: Amalthea
They say : Acclaimed pianist/composer Sylvie Courvoisier assembles a quartet of boundless possibilities with vibraphonist Patricia Brennan, bassist Thomas Morgan and drummer Dan Weiss. Amalthea, an audacious album that takes its name from Greek mythology, embodies heady complexity and bracing passion in new compositions written with the quartet’s technical virtuosity and expressive range in mind, as well as reworkings of earlier Courvoisier originals. (Pyroclastic)
Cowell, Stanley: Illusion Suite
They say : On Illusion Suite – Cowell’s only recording for ECM – the pianist’s trio is completed by bassist Stanley Clarke and Jimmy Hopps on drums. In his liner note, accompanying the Luminessence vinyl reissue of this album, pianist and writer Ethan Iverson calls the album “a fearless and experimental excursion that embraces multitudes.” Re-issued as part of ECM’s Luminessence series, Illusion Suite arrives in a tip-on gatefold jacket with new liner notes and an archival photograph. (ECM 1026 (Luminessence Series LP))
Danish Radio Big Band & Moreno, Joyce: Jobim Extravaganza
They say : Jobim Extravaganza brings the Danish Radio Big Band and Brazilian singer Joyce Moreno together in a live tribute to Antônio Carlos (Tom) Jobim on the centennial of his birth. Recorded at DR Koncerthuset in Copenhagen on October 25, 2025, the album presents ten Jobim compositions, several co-written with Vinícius de Moraes and Aloysio de Oliveira, in arrangements by Michael Abene and conducted by Magnus Lindgren. (Storyville Records, 1014373)
Das Ende der Liebe: Live at MS Stubnitz 2024
They say : Cologne/Berlin quartet Das Ende der Liebe present their first live album: one night aboard the MS Stubnitz in Hamburg, 14 November 2024, heard in seven parts as one continuous arc. Guitarist Andreas Völk, bassist and Game Boy player Kenn Hartwig, drummer Thomas Sauerborn and Laurenz Gemmer on Yamaha CP70 compose everything in real time, drifting through the borderland of electronics, krautrock and psychedelia, where band and room end up in the same place. Digital release, 1 December 2026. (Anunaki Tabla – AT-024)
Davies, Richard: High Notes From In The Sky
They say : Driven by expressive soprano saxophone lines by Richard Davies, High Notes From In The Sky merges jazz, ambient, and electronic influences into a high altitude soundscape. It’s melodic, atmospheric, and crafted with a cinematic sense of space that invites close listening. (Independent)
Davis, Jamie: Steppin’ Out
They say : On his new album, “Steppin’ Out,” Jamie Davis presents a stellar collection classic jazz standards with masterfully reimagined arrangements suited for his deep, rich and sultry baritone voice. Supported by an all-star cast of musicians and arrangers, the tracks effortlessly glide through bossa nova, ballads, swing, blues, and bebop, refreshing timeless originals with reharmonizations and unparalleled vocal charisma. (Womani Jazz)
Davis, Steve: Steve Davis Meets Hank Jones, Vol. 2
They say : Trombonist Steve Davis celebrates the long-anticipated release of second recording with legendary pianist Hank Jones. Featuring thrilling music from an intimate 2008 recording session with Davis, Jones, and bass great Peter Washington. (Smoke Sessions Records SSR-2603)
DeFrancesco, Joey: Live At Keystone Korner
They say : Joey DeFrancesco’s legacy was solidified decades ago—not only by resurrecting the organ’s prominence in jazz, but through the passion in every note he played on any instrument. Live at Keystone Korner, his first posthumous album, was recorded weeks before his 2022 passing and stands as his final known recording as a bandleader, capturing a virtuoso at his peak—on organ, trumpet, sax, and even vocals. Joey’s influence will resonate for generations. (Mack Avenue, CDMACK1219)
DeLorenzo, Daniel: Can You Not
They say : Can You Not by Daniel DeLorenzo is the latest exploration of his anomalous compositional style and approach to the guitar. DeLorenzo’s playing is complemented by the masterful musicianship of Theous Jones (drums) and Casey Toll (bass). The album features six original compositions and a reimagining of Robert Schumann’s Kinderszenen Op.15 (Scenes from Childhood). (www.danieldelorenzo.com)
Derej, Hania: Don’t Look Behind, Always Forward!
They say : 21-year-old composer and pianist Hania Derej adds to her impressive repertoire of 130 original compositions (!) with Don’t Look Behind, Always Forward!, out on ZenneZ Records on September 4. Offering her signature blend of jazz, chamber music, and electronics, Don’t Look Behind, Always Forward! is an apt name for this forward-thinking release. (ZenneZ)
Di Gioia, Roberto & Lefebvre, Tim: Natural Environment
They say : A warm and hazy instrumental LP from Web Web’s Roberto Di Gioia and acclaimed bassist Tim Lefebvre (David Bowie, Elvis Costello, Sting). Born from an unscripted studio session, this 13-track album “Natural Environment” is a quiet study of mood and intuition. Operating somewhere between spiritual Kraut-jazz, meditative chillwave, and wild avant-garde excursions, the record unfolds as a vibrant stream of consciousness. (Into Trembling Silence)
Do, Jacob: First Chorus
They say : Edmonton tenor saxophonist Jacob Do introduces a distinctive new voice on First Chorus, his debut full-length album. Rooted in bebop and shaped by his perspective as a young Asian-Canadian musician, the recording brings together mentors and longtime collaborators, including special guest PJ Perry. Recorded in a single nine-hour session, First Chorus moves between hard-swinging originals, inventive standards and tributes to Eddie Harris and Lee Konitz, celebrating jazz tradition while carrying its language confidently forward today. (Bent River Records)
Donegan, John: Which Direction?
They say : In thrall to both the jazz and his native Irish traditions, pianist Donegan adds fellow Irishman, the superb saxophonist Richie Buckley to his trio here on four tracks and plays two more solo. Bill Evans and McCoy Tyner are influences often through a Celtic lens. The title reflects Donegan’s liking for keeping listeners guessing what style might be next and refers to Donegan’s tendency to surprise his musicians through unexpected chord sequences and melodic developments. (Jayde Records)
Down For The Count: Count Down To Christmas
They say : Count Down to Christmas, the second festive album from UK swing orchestra Down for the Count, is released on Friday 27th November. Recorded at London’s Angel Studios and funded by 400 fans, it pairs seasonal standards with lesser-known gems in sumptuous big-band-and-strings arrangements by Mike Paul-Smith and Simon Joyner, in the style of the Capitol Studios orchestras of the 1950s. Highlights include a new orchestral take on Joni Mitchell’s “River” and a spirited Christmas mambo. (Independent)
Dupas, Armel: Nocturnes
They say : French pianist, composer and producer Armel Dupas brings together melodic jazz, warm acoustic textures and understated improvisation on Nocturnes, the sixth album from his trio. Perhaps their most intimate recording to date, the album explores a quieter, more contemplative side of the group, drawing on the nocturne tradition to reflect on change, reinvention, friendship and the search for calm. (Independent)
Egbo-Egbo, Thompson: Just A Thought
They say : Pianist and composer Thompson Egbo-Egbo enters an ambitious new chapter with Just A Thought, expanding the intimacy of his longtime trio through cinematic arrangements and the rich textures of the Odin Quartet. Original works exploring time, space and legacy sit alongside imaginative interpretations of Oscar Peterson, Kenny Garrett, Robert Glasper and others. Both reflective and forward-looking, the album considers music’s power to transcend the present while revealing Egbo-Egbo’s evolving artistic voice and vision. (T.Sound TSND-003)
Ellis, Joy: One Hundred Years
They say : One Hundred Years is the fourth studio album from pianist, singer and composer Joy Ellis, bringing together ten original compositions for jazz quartet and large ensemble. Inspired in part by Virginia Woolf’s A Room of One’s Own, the album considers inequality, loss, hope, friendship and community. Ellis is joined by Mike De Souza, Jonny Wickham and Adam Osmianski, alongside Engines Orchestra, directed by saxophonist and conductor Phil Meadows. The recording was co-produced by Meadows and Tim Garland. (Oti-O Records – OTI-O 010D/CD/LP)
Enigmalion : Enigmalion
They say : Enigmalion: a new beginning, the mystery comes to life. Exploring the inner theater, all in your beautiful imagination. Ambient breakbeats, a tune about togetherness, a tune about joy, a tune about walking around in New York City. All original music, instruments (saxophone, guitar, electronics ) and visuals by independent multimedia artist Paul-Alexandre Meurens. Live shows coming up in NYC, UK and Europe. www.enigmalion.com (Skloop (independent))
Euman, Christian: Xmas Euman
They say : For the past ten years, drummer Christian Euman has hosted the “Xmas Euman” show as a way of celebrating the holiday with his musician community in his adopted home of Los Angeles. We can now join in the fun on this warm and soulful recording featuring vocalist Michael Mayo, saxophonist Josh Johnson, pianist and pump organist Josh Nelson, bassist Anna Butterss and guitarist Andrew Renfroe. (Chill Tone)
Eva Cassidy: Jazzed
They say : Eva Cassidy – JAZZED. Released 30 years since her passing, JAZZED features the singers vocal atop four brand new jazz arrangements by Chris Willis, rendered by the London Symphony Orchestra, as well as six further tracks taken from her back catalogue. Further info, assets and press releases here: https://www.republicmedia.net/artist-assets/view/202 (MVKA – G210127)
Evans, Bill: Across The Alps
They say : This release marks the first appearance of these historic trio performances by Bill Evans, recorded in Lugano, Switzerland, in 1967 and in Pescara, Italy, in 1969. Evans is joined by bassist Eddie Gomez on both recordings, with Arnie Wise and Marty Morell alternating on drums. The Lugano set offers a particularly rare opportunity to hear Wise’s interplay with Evans, as this trio configuration was seldom recorded. (Elemental Music 5990566 – LP)
Evans, Bill: Across The Alps
They say : This release marks the first appearance of these historic trio performances by Bill Evans, recorded in Lugano, Switzerland, in 1967 and in Pescara, Italy, in 1969. Evans is joined by bassist Eddie Gomez on both recordings, with Arnie Wise and Marty Morell alternating on drums. The Lugano set offers a particularly rare opportunity to hear Wise’s interplay with Evans, as this trio configuration was seldom recorded. (Elemental Music 5990466 – CD)
Evans, Oscar: Sound Permutations
They say : Sound Permutations is an experimental free improvised record on which Evans plays everything himself: upright and electric bass, drums, trumpet and effects. It contains six acoustic and six electric tracks that have playful dynamism as well as impressive melodic coherence. Tracks 1-6 draw from traditional jazz styles with an added provocative flair. Tracks 7-12 are punchy sonic explorations drawing from influences spanning psychedelic rock, jazz, funk music, and dance beats. Available on double vinyl/streaming. (Independent)