Campbell, Peter: Haunted Melody
They say : Peter Campbell’s Haunted Melody (Sept 12, 2025) is a lush, poignant collection of vocal jazz shaped by profound personal transformation. Co-arranged with Reg Schwager and featuring Joel Frahm, Ernesto Leite, and leading Canadian jazz artists, the album blends jazz, French chanson, and Brazilian influences. With moving interpretations of Leonard Cohen, Jacques Brel, and rare gems alongside Brazilian repertoire, Campbell delivers a deeply personal narrative of love, loss, and renewal, marked by warmth and sophistication. (Independent)
Carter, Ron & Rosa Passos: Entre Amigos
They say : Highly regarded as an audiophile jazz collectable, Entre Amigos is a collaboration between Brazilian singer Rossa Passos and legendary jazz bassist Ron Carter featuring chording and solos from guitarist Lula Galvão. This album is a beautiful union of the enchanting rhythms of bossa nova and the sophistication of jazz. Standout tracks from the album include Garota De Ipanema, Desafinado and Corcovado. This release is available on SACD Hybrid Stereo. (Chesky Records)
Casenave, Gustavo: Real
They say : Three-Time Grammy Winner and Steinway Artist Gustavo Casenave releases Real, his boldest work to date: a fully improvised solo piano album recorded at Faro House Studio in José Ignacio, Uruguay. Captured over two days in February 2025 with no script, no edits, and no retakes, Real is an unfiltered journey into Casenave’s creative intuition. (Fula Records 202502)
Cornish, Paul : You’re Exaggerating!
They say : A former student at the prestigious High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (alumni includes Robert Glasper, Jason Moran, Eric Harland & Kendrick Scott), Cornish was one of seven jazz prodigies worldwide to be awarded the esteemed Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz at UCLA. A current member of Joshua Redman’s band, Cornish has also toured with Terrace Martin, Louis Cole, Kanye West and Mark Guiliana. (Blue Note Records )
Craig, Kai: A Time Once Forgotten
They say : “Kai Craig, what can I say? He’s the next wave of badass dudes who can take the instrument to a new level. He’s got the tools to be great” Gregory Hutchinson. Debut album featuring Kai Craig on drums, Sean Payne on saxophone, James Copus on trumpet, Rainer Böhm on piano and Géraud Portal on bass. (Whirlwind Recordings WR4835)
Cuttill, Olivia: …And Writing And Singing And Tunes To Be Swingin’
They say : Olivia Cuttill, jazz trumpeter, composer and winner of the 2024 Peter Whittingham Jazz Award, announces her new album …And Writing And Singing And Tunes To Be Swingin’. Influenced by New Orleans and artists such as Louis Armstrong and Nina Simone, the album blends lyrical storytelling with vibrant trumpet improvisation. Featuring Issey Chivers, Tom Harris, Josh Vadiveloo, Miles Pillinger and Alex Fisher, it explores themes of love, loss and gratitude. Highlights include the gospel-inspired ‘Show Biz Casino’, a joyful take on musical life, and ‘There’s A House Down By The Station’, featuring recordings of Cuttill’s late grandfather, jazz pianist Geoff Cuttill. (Olivia Cuttill Music – OCQ001D)
Daniel, Peter : Quartets
They say : After years as a standout sideman for international acts like Lauryn Hill & the Fugees, Father John Misty, and ODESZA, Seattle-based saxophonist Peter Daniel takes center stage with his debut solo album, Quartets. Backed by a rotating cast of the Pacific Northwest’s finest rhythm sections, this ten-track collection is both a showcase of musical versatility and a love letter from the vibrant jazz and groove scene of the region. Quartets blends the raw power of funk, the sophistication of jazz, and the warmth of soul. (Music Factory Records )
David Gordon Trio: In C: Live in London
They say : What happens when a jazz trio performs an entire set in the key of C: live, unedited, and with no safety net? In In C (Live in London), the David Gordon Trio delivers a daring, uninterrupted journey of bold improvisation and deep musical connection. The album captures raw interplay, Baroque echoes, Latin grooves, and unexpected twists. To be released on September 5 with the official launch, Sunday 7 September, PizzaExpress Jazz Club, Soho. (Mister Sam Records SAMCD006)
Davies, Richard: The Unfortunate Collision Of Everything At Once
They say : The Unfortunate Collision of Everything at Once is a vibrant new album that pushes the boundaries of jazz. Featuring improvisations on saxophone and intricate compositions, this album offers original storytelling through sound. From the laidback grooves of ‘Cat on a Window Sill’ to the introspective beauty of ‘Sea Creatures’. This is a meticulously crafted journey that showcases top sax playing and ambient melodies. It’s for anyone seeking jazz that’s both intellectually stimulating and deeply moving. ()
Dijkstra, Jorrit: Blink
They say : Jorrit Dijkstra’s new group BLINK is the latest project of The Porch Trio: an electric guitar band that features the Trio augmented by two electric guitars. The band uses a microtonal tuning system between the instruments, which gives it a mesmerizing and dreamy sound, inspired by classic African High Life bands, Indonesian Gamelan and delta blues guitar players. Dijkstra’s compositions are full of collective melodic and multi-rhythmic layerings, and form a spring board for open improvisations. (Driff Records CD2501)
Dresel, Bernie (with The BBB): Number One Son
They say : “Number One Son”, the new album from The BBB Featuring Bernie Dresel brings the majestic power of Big Band Jazz back to vinyl, where it truly belongs. Recorded all-analog live at EastWest Studios (Studio 1) in Hollywood, this jazz orchestra is comprised of 16 seasoned pros on the Los Angeles studio scene who support Bernie Dresel. The sound has a contemporary and dynamic energy with a focused edge to it that is like no other combo. (SoundScapes Media)
Duncan, Georgia: Four Ways To The Sun
They say : An intimate, exploratory debut blending folk, jazz, and songcraft from London-based vocalist Georgia Duncan. Developed collaboratively with acclaimed improvisers Ruth Goller, Yusuf Ahmed, and Harry Christelis, the album drifts between intricacy and minimalism. Echoes of Karen Dalton, PJ Harvey, Joni Mitchell, and Beth Gibbons surface, yet the sound is distinctly Duncan’s—uncompromising, atmospheric, and rich with shifting light, shade, and musical depth. (Clonmell Jazz Social CJS010CD)
Easy Rollers, The: …and another thing
They say : The Easy Rollers are a dynamic British jazz septet bringing 1920s–30s Harlem, Kansas City, and New Orleans to life. Fronted by Dani Sicari’s vintage vocals, they blend authenticity with flair, performing cabaret shows, festivals, and original songs to keep this vibrant jazz era fresh, engaging, and alive today. (self-released)
Ebi Soda: frank dean and andrew
They say : Out Friday 19th September, jazz-disruptors Ebi Soda return with their latest album frank dean and andrew, harnessing the chaos born from endless jams in a remote, rented farmhouse. The album dives deeper into their punk approach to jazz, while opening up space for long-nurtured fascinations with electronic textures and cinematic oddities available on vinyl, CD and cassette. As their third album, it features previous singles like feely, bamboo, when pluto was a planet and everything was cool, and milk in my console. (Tru Thoughts TRULP466)
Einarsson, Anna: Necessities
They say : With her new album Necessities, Einarsson releases her eighth full-length album. For three decades, this genre-defying vocalist and composer has crafted a musical world that moves between jazz, contemporary classical music, and improvisation. She holds an artistic doctoral degree in music, has composed numerous commissioned works, and most recently created the critically acclaimed opera Fotografen (2024). Joakim Milder – saxophone, Stefan Wingefors – piano, Christian Spering – double bass, Peter Danemo – drums. (Anna Einarsson Music – AEM007)
Evans, Bill Trio: Portrait In Jazz
They say : ‘Portrait in Jazz’ was Bill Evans’ third album as a leader, following ‘New Jazz Conceptions’ (1956) and ‘Everybody Digs Bill Evans’ (1958). It was also Evans’ first LP with the talented bassist Scott LaFaro. As opposed to his previous albums, there are no solo piano selections included here – the trio is heard throughout the whole LP. (Number One Essential – 291036 LP)
Evans, Peter – Being & Becoming: Ars Ludicra
They say : ‘Ars Ludicra’ is the third studio album from Peter Evans’ group Being & Becoming, recorded in 2024 at the legendary Van Gelder Studios in New Jersey. Featuring Evans on a range of trumpets, piano, and electronics, Joel Ross on vibraphone and synth, Nick Jozwiak on bass and synth, and Michael Shekwoaga Ode on drums, the album captures the band in peak form during a period of extensive touring and intense musical development. (More Is More Records)
