Tandy, Sarah: Delicious Capricious
They say : Rising London artist Sarah Tandy’s debut long player ‘Delicious Capricious’ will be self-released on October 16th 2026. The album draws together a number of different music threads and features guest performances from K.O.G., Kyra, Tee Peters and Akin Soul… A freewheeling ride incorporating elements of psychedelic funk, hiphop, grime, trip hop and soul, the album is bound together with a palpable love for the wildness and exuberance of jazz. (Independent) Hear Sarah Tandy.
Tara Davidson’s Marni Project: The Reflection Of An Echo
They say : Saxophonist and composer Tara Davidson returns to solo bandleading with The Reflection Of An Echo, her ninth album and the debut of her new quartet, the Marni Project. Joined by Florian Hoefner, Dan Fortin and Ethan Ardelli, Davidson presents eight original compositions exploring memory, family, anxiety, connection and loss. Named in honour of her beloved cat Marni, the project balances deeply personal inspiration with Davidson’s distinctive melodic voice, adventurous writing and expressive improvisational spirit. (T.Sound TSND-005)
Tharpe, Sister Rosetta: Gospel Train
They say : Tharpe was one of the few female electric guitarists of her day. She played the guitar not just to accompany herself, but as a lead instrument, and she ornamented her songs with intricate fingerpicking and flashy R&B licks. Presented here is one of her finest LPs, cut during the highpoint of her career – the masterpiece, Gospel Train (1957). (Waxtime 772390 – LP)
Thelonious, Monk: Monk’s Dream
They say : Monk’s Dream is the first album jazz musician Thelonious Monk released on Columbia Records. It was recorded in 4 days in autumn 1962 and issued a year later. The Thelonious Monk Quartet consisted of Monk (piano), Charlie Rouse (tenor sax), John Ore (bass), and Frankie Dunlop (drums). Jazz scholars and enthusiasts alike also heralded this combo as the best Monk had been involved with for several years. (Waxtime Clear Vinyl 526040 – LP)
Tobin, Christine: Pseudologia Fantastica
They say : A major departure finds the distinctive-voiced Irish singer Christine Tobin exploring themes of disinformation, the war on words, the misappropriation of new technologies, the rise of far-right ideologies and, ultimately, the corresponding rise of resistance, community, kindness, and power of the human spirit. Through spoken word, layered vocals, electronic soundscapes, song, beats, cello grooves, guitar, steel tongue drum and a deceptively simple, recurring piano figure, Tobin vents with feisty directness. (Trail Belle TBR06) Hear Christine Tobin.
Toby Gad, Dave Eggar: The Summer Concert
They say : Two Grammy-winning musicians known for shaping pop history, Toby Gad, “All of Me” (John Legend) songwriter/producer, and cellist Dave Eggar “Viva La Vida” (Coldplay) have come together again, to create a fully improvised, neoclassical jazz journey through piano and cello with their new album, Summer Concert. Reuniting at Gad’s Los Angeles recording studio during the Summer of 2026, the duo constructed a spontaneous follow-up to their debut collaboration, The Eureka Concert. (Kite Records, Inc.)
Tocaia Trio: Tocaia Trio
They say : Tocaia Trio is an instrumental trio from Porto Alegre, southern Brazil, featuring Pedro Saul (Rhodes and synthesizers), Diego Fagundes (six-string bass) and Pablo de la Rocha (drums). Their self-titled debut features nine original compositions moving between contemporary jazz, post-bop and fusion, with influences from rock and Brazilian music. Built around collective interplay and improvisation, the album was recorded live in the studio over three days to preserve the trio’s dynamics and spontaneity. (Independent) Hear Tocaia Trio.
Torrent, Gilles: World Jazz Sound
They say : Jazzman Records press Gilles Torrent’s World Jazz Sound to vinyl for the first time. Originally released on CD in 2010, the Coltrane-rooted modal jazz record arrives as an audiophile-standard 180g double LP, alongside CD and digital editions. The Swiss saxophonist taught himself the instrument at 21 and spent 11 years studying Coltrane’s concepts before turning to traditional music from other cultures (Jazzman Records) Hear Gilles Torrent.
Tyner, McCoy: Reaching Fourth
They say : Coming to prominence as the pianist of the legendary John Coltrane Quartet, McCoy Tyner recorded more than 80 albums between his 1962 debut as a bandleader, ‘Inception’, and his final release, ‘Solo: Live from San Francisco’ (2009). Tyner, who died in 2020, won five Grammy Awards and significantly expanded the boundaries of jazz by blending modal jazz and fusion with hard bop and free jazz. Reaching Fourth was his second album as a leader. (Soundsgood 66428 – LP)
Us3: Snap, Crackle & Bop!
They say : Legendary fusionists Us3 return with highly anticipated 11th album ‘Snap, Crackle & Bop!’, a vibrant, genre-bending collection of tunes blending jazz, hip-hop, Afrobeats, Amapiano, Latin and Caribbean influences, produced by Geoff Wilkinson, with vocals by MC Akil Dasan. The album’s twelve tracks deliver what the title promises: a playful, groove-heavy collection designed to make you Snap, Crackle & Bop! —while reminding listeners why Us3 is a distinctive force at the intersection of jazz and hip-hop. (Us3.com) Hear Us3.
Vanadzinsh, Kristaps: Piano is my Temple!, Vol.2
They say : *Piano Is My Temple!, Vol. 2* continues Kristaps Vanadziņš’s intimate solo piano journey, exploring silence, spirituality and personal memories. Recorded entirely on an acoustic grand piano without overdubs, the album blends original compositions with interpretations of Gershwin, Jobim and Latvian classics. A deeply personal and contemplative musical statement, following the critically acclaimed first volume. (Independent) Hear Kristaps Vanadzinsh.
Various: Nordic Drift Vol. 1, (High Coast Frequencies)
They say : Nordic Drift, Vol. 1: High Coast Frequencies is a cinematic, ethereal take on Sweden’s High Coast, a UNESCO site where land rises from the sea after 10,000 years. The album blends jazz, atmospheric electronica, indie folk, ambient textures, and minimalistic songwriting, capturing misty fjords, ancient forests, and the northern sea. Each artist reflects nature’s rhythm, from waves and wind to the stillness of stone—a musical journey from the North. (Howling Jazz – HOWL046) Hear Nordic Drift Vol. 1.
Various: Make Jazz Punk Again (Ground Zero)
They say : Howling Jazz!!! is Bark At Your Owner’’s jazz insurgency. No smoky lounges here – just colour, esoteric frenzy, and border-breaking grooves and spectacular improvisations. Attitude abounds. Borders are crushed and redefined. This compilation is a series. This is ground zero where it only artist from our labels. 2026 brings signing heat with Tobias Grim and new signings from Poland, France, Ukraine and Sweden. The next albums coming in spring and will be released as Digital, LP and CD with artist from Poland, UK, Germany, Holland, Sweden, Chile, Canada, Finland and France. We seek bold, fearless youthful artists ready to live by our manifesto: Make Jazz Punk Again. (Howling Jazz – HOWL037) Hear Make Jazz Punk Again.
Vignali, Claudio, featuring Gretchen Parlato: Flow
They say : Pianist and composer Claudio Vignali presents Flow, released by Alman Music, blending contemporary jazz, hip-hop and lyrical improvisation. The core trio features Frank Martino on eight-string guitar and electronics and Marco Frattini on drums. Special guests include Gretchen Parlato on “Believe” and rapper Devon Miles. Original compositions explore odd metres, rich harmonies and collective interplay. (Alman Music ALMAN26144) Hear Claudio Vignali, featuring Gretchen Parlato.
WDR Big Band & Bob Mintzer: Bluegrass
They say : In this extraordinary concert project by the WDR Big Band, two musical genres are ‘married’, which despite their many similarities, have so far led an isolated existence: bluegrass and large orchestral jazz. Bob Mintzer, chief conductor of the WDR Big Band, wrote the arrangements and two high-calibre virtuosos of modern bluegrass were recruited for the solo parts: mandolinist Mike Marshall and violinist Darol Anger. (A-Train MCGJ1061 – LP)
Webster, Ben: Soulville
They say : Legendary tenor saxophonist Ben Webster really hit his stride on the Verve label, and particularly with Soulville. This 1957 date with the Oscar Peterson Trio is one of the highlights of that golden ’50s run. After starting off with two bluesy originals, Webster gets to the heart of things on five wistful ballads. Providing sympathetic counterpoint, Peterson forgoes his usual pyrotechnics for some leisurely compact solos; his cohorts – guitarist Herb Ellis, bassist Ray Brown, and drummer Stan Levey, are equally assured and splendid. (20th Century Masterw 350309 – LP)
Who Parked The Car: Wrong Answers Only
They say : It all started in 2017 at IMEP (International Music Event Production), where a group of young musicians discovered the pleasure of improvisation, before reconnecting a few years later through Paris’s jam session circuit. From that encounter came the band Who Parked The Car, a collective of eight artists from France and Latin America. Everyone composes, writes, and takes part in artistic decisions, creating music where pop energy, jazz freedom, funk and improvised music meet without ever losing sight of the groove. (Autre Distribution RSLO010 – CD & LP)
Wick, Jacob: I’ll Make You Coffee While You Still Sleep
They say : American-born, Mexico City-based trumpeter, composer and improviser Jacob Wick explores the quiet moments that define queer relationships on I’ll Make You Coffee While You Still Sleep, a new album from his longstanding quartet. Blending original compositions with imaginative reworkings of standards, the record combines lyrical improvisation, expressive ensemble playing and a distinctly nonlinear approach to musical storytelling. (Ropeadope Sur)
Wollny, Michael: Eine Winterreise
They say : Michael Wollny’s new solo album ‘eine winterreise’ (a winter journey) is a re-imagining of the iconic song cycle by Franz Schubert that goes way beyond the original. Wollny charts a path through the ice which is uniquely his. Alongside fragments from Schubert’s original, it features passages which are newly composed, others that are freely improvised…plus we hear motifs from Kate Bush…Björk…Louis Cole… This music represents a thoroughly contemporary approach to the piano, while also being deeply rooted in the past.Full of contrasts, it can by turns be rugged, beautiful or enigmatic. (ACT Music)
Womack, Bobby: The Preacher in Paris
They say : Get ready for a heavy dose of gritty vintage soul thanks to this two-LP set capturing the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame titan and his fiery touring band as they blaze through a set of soul/funk classics in one of Paris’ most historic venues on March 15, 1976. Using the ORTF’s original tape reels for remastering, this 180-gram double album release includes a deluxe package with rare photographs taken by legendary photographer Jean-Pierre Leloir. (Elemental Music)
Yamasaki, David: A Christmas Wish
They say : The three guitarists explore a variety of moods on “Frosty the Snowman,” “A Child is Born,” “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” and the original “A Christmas Wish.” (Yamasongs 02)