Tamba Trio: Tamba Trio – LP
They say : The most talented bossa nova group of the ’60s, Tamba Trio perfected a swinging version of bossa nova vocal jazz that proved incredibly influential throughout the world. Presented here is their debut album, ‘O Barquinho’ (Little Boat), which was a huge hit in Brazil and throughout South and Central America. Comprising pianist Luiz Eça, bassist Bebeto, and drummer Helcio Milito, the trio not only played a wide range of instruments but also contributed incredibly close vocal harmonies. (Jazz Samba 709107)
Taylor, Laura: Think I’m In Love
They say : Inspired by pianist-arranger Uli Geissendoerfer, she sings everything from swinging pieces to ballads and her first recording of the title cut, made famous by Diana Ross. (Vegas Records VR1030)
The Afton Project: vol. 1: between fading photograhs
They say : The Afton Project, led by bassist and composer Devin Patten, is a chamber jazz ensemble that transforms the singer-songwriter aesthetic into an impressionistic soundscape with elements of improvisation. The collection of songs on this record are arrangements of works from Patten’s friends, former collaborators and mentors that share stories of great vulnerability, promote curiosity and which seek to reveal the interconnected struggles that reach across our differences. (Elastic Recordings ER 023) Hear The Afton Project.
The Triggermen, & Lizzy: Live At Joe’s Pub
They say : While Billionaires Bet Big on Bots, Lizzy & the Triggermen Goes All In on the Irreplaceable Power of Human Artistry in “Live at Joe’s Pub.” (Independent)
Theorem Of Joy: Feux
They say : French jazz quintet Theorem of Joy comes back with Feux, their third album, out on the 09.19.25. Led by bassist-composer Thomas Julienne, music blends jazz with Indian, classical, post-rock, and electronic influences. Nine original tracks explore humanity’s inner and collective fires through past, present, and future. With two new members : Raphaëlle Brochet (vocals) and Anthony Winzenrieth (guitar), and still with Robin Antunes (violin) and Tom Peyron (drums). (Déluge DLG 016) Hear Theorem of Joy.
Thomson, Patrisha: Your Love
They say : Jazz vocalist Patrisha Thomson sings many of her favorite standards on her third album, Your Love. Joined by some of Los Angeles’ top musicians and three guest vocalists, the singer creates fresh and inventiveideas during the continually enjoyable and swinging set. (PT Designs Productions)
Tillotson, Aretha: Kinda Out West
They say : Edmonton bassist Aretha Tillotson returns with Kinda Out West, the follow-up to her Western Canadian Music Award-winning debut Introducing Aretha Tillotson. Inspired by the landscapes and spirit of Western Canada, the album pays tribute to Alberta and BC’s resilient, community-minded artists. Featuring sisters Ingrid and Christine Jensen on horns, the chordless quartet evokes the adventurous energy of Sonny Rollins and Ornette Coleman while showcasing Tillotson’s modern, expressive writing. Kinda Out West releases November 7, 2025. (Bent River Records BRR202508CD)
Toftemark/Benack III Quintet: Roadmap
They say : Denmark’s leading outlet for forward-thinking jazz, April Records, proudly presents a new signing in the Toftemark/Benack III Quintet, led by Emmy-award winning trumpeter/vocalist Benny Benack III (Christian McBride, Peter Bernstein) and European Jazz Master saxophonist Andreas Toftemark. Bridging Nordic lyricism with the hard-driving energy of New York, their debut album ‘Roadmap’ is set for release on November 14th, 2025. (April Records)
Tone Of Voice Orchestra: Running From The Devil
They say : 2nd album from Scandinavian genre-benders Tone of Voice Orchestra. TOVO is an award winning Scandinavian roots & beyond ten-piece from Copenhagen. Their songs blend their Scandi roots with jazz and inspiration from all over the world. Their line-up: Four female vocalists, Hurdy‑gurdy, bagpipes, cittern, violin, saxophones, flutes, double bass, 2 percussion. TOVO delivers a bold musical tapestry with a variegated blend of voices and instruments that, as critics have repeatedly pointed out, is very much their own. prominent grooves, catchy hooklines, lush instrumental textures, improvised solos, moments of quietude and intimacy are typical of TOVO’s multifaceted dynamic. On top of that, four voices effortlessly shift from unison to extravagantly layered harmonies as the band seamlessly straddles the divide between roots music, folk, alt.pop and jazz.“Clearly voiced from a female perspective” As Roots World Magazine put it, the lyrics are “whip smart, witty and surprising and clearly voiced from a female perspective” (Word for Word Records)
Torres, Ian: Comprovisation
They say : Comprovisation finds the sweet spot where structure meets spontaneity – Torres’s jazz roots anchor horn writing, synth textures, and rhythm-section interplay into a modern, cinematic statement. (Independent)
Tromans, Steve: Tala++
They say : Tala++ is an original work for piano and two tablas composed by pianist Steve Tromans. The work is in three movements and features Tromans on piano alongside the tabla talents of Mitel Purohit and Denis Kucherov (ZerOclassikal Rekords)
Tsilimparis, Victor / Tsolis, Sotiris / Palamiotis, George: The Persistence Of Doubt
They say : Recorded live in Athens and reshaped through extensive editing and reassembly, The Persistence of Doubt recalls Teo Macero’s work with Miles Davis’s electric era—free improvisation transformed through the studio into new form. Synths, bass, and drums collide and dissolve, creating seven vivid soundscapes that balance structure and abstraction. Released on Byrd Out, it’s a cinematic, time-bending meditation on uncertainty and transformation. (Byrd Out)
Underground Spiritual Game: Of Time
They say : Of Time is Underground Spiritual Game’s debut LP. The Baritone sax, electric bass and drums trio from NY exploring the space between groove and atmosphere. Their sound blends Ethiopian jazz, Afrobeat, and cosmic free jazz. Dusty, meditative, and raw, the music dissolves the boundary between deep listening and dance floor energy, offering a truly distinctive trio sound that bridges diverse traditions with rhythm-driven expression. Link to EPK: https://www.livnehran.com/epk (Vibromonk Records)
Valley Voice: Stars, Engines
They say : Valley Voice is a dexterous and luminous outfit whose collective sonority is explored thoroughly in their leader Harrison Argatoff’s compositions. Stars, Engines offers a potent collection of these works and variously conjures nostalgia, wonder, and introspection with its graceful arrangements and thoughtful virtuosity. The album is a vehicle for Argatoff’s unique compositional voice which hybridizes warm, intricate jazz writing and modern chamber music. (Elastic Recordings ER 017)
Various Artists: C’est Si Bon – Foreign Artists Singing in French 1931-1962 – Anthony Perkins, Eartha Kitt, Marlene Dietrich, Louis Armstrong, Billy Eckstine
They say : An irresistible invitation to a journey into the heart of the “so chic” glamour of 1950s and 1960s France! This 2-CD box set, curated by Olivier Julien, brings together tracks from major international artists like Blossom Dearie, Eartha Kitt, Marlene Dietrich, and Louis Armstrong, who ventured into French, the language of love. These unforgettable performances transport us back to an eternal Paris, with its restaurants, its fashion, and its music at the forefront of global sophistication. Patrick FRÉMEAUX (Frémeaux & Associés FA5910)
Ventling, Alex: Wavemakers
They say : Trondheim based, Swiss-New Zealand pianist, composer, and filmmaker Alex Ventling unveils his new quartet album Wavemakers – a richly textured project where chamber-jazz lyricism meets Nordic atmospheres, cinematic grooves, and meditative forward motion. Built on the interplay of four distinctive voices, the music explores momentum, fragility, and transformation, inviting listeners into a sound world that feels both organic and expansive. (Independent)
Verbrugge, Angela: In The Wonder Of The Night
They say : Canadian jazz vocalist and songwriter Angela Verbrugge unveils In the Wonder of the Night, an intimate voice–piano collaboration with esteemed New York pianist Ray Gallon. Blending witty, lyrical originals with inventive takes on songbook classics, the duo explores nocturnal themes through rhythm, nuance, and heartfelt interplay. (G² Records and Publishing – DEX101025)
Vorobiov, Dmytro: Wandering Spaces
They say : Wandering Spaces is a debut album by composer and multi-instrumentalist Dmytro Vorobiov. Performed entirely solo on EWI, piano, synths and percussion, the record blends ambient textures with jazz fusion and improvisation. The sound references Miles Davis’ electric era, extended forms and open harmonies, while maintaining a modern ambient feel. Release: 21 November 2025. More info: https://dvor.me/epk (https://dvor.me/)
Wakan: Being Dantès
They say : South-Korean pianist Francesca Han, French double bassist Pierre Fenichel, and drummer Fred Pasqua combine their unique talents and worlds in Wakan. ‘Being Dantès’ is the first fruit of this collaboration: a repertoire of compositions where obvious, familiar melodic lines navigate complex and unique structures. « I listen carefully: the sounds around me describe variable and frayed shapes and spaces.» Italo Calvino « Le comte de Monte-Cristo » in ’Ti con zero’ Et° du Seuil 1967. (Hanji HJCD002 / HJLP002)
Was, Don & The Pan Detroit Ensemble: Groove In The Face Of Adversity
They say : Don Was, the 6x GRAMMY® Award-winning musician, producer and composer, pays tribute to his hometown of Detroit with his new band, Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble, and their debut album Groove In The Face of Adversity. The band includes long-time collaborators like saxophonist Dave McMurray, keyboardist Luis Resto, trombonist Vincent Chandler, trumpeter John Douglas, drummer Jeff Canady, percussionist Mahindi Masai, guitarist Wayne Gerard and vocalist Steffanie Christi’an. (Mack Avenue Records, MAC1238)
Watson, Bobby: Perpetual Groove – CD
They say : Perpetual Groove is one of saxophonist Bobby Watson’s earliest dates as a leader and his first of several recordings for Red Records. Recorded live at the Scimmie Jazz Club in Milan over two nights, these 1983 performances followed his departure from Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers as the band’s music director and saxophonist. Supported by an all-Italian trio, Watson delivers powerful performances on such standards as Cherokee, Oleo, Blue ‘N’ Boogie, and his own composition Perpetual Groove. (Red Records RR1231722)
Webster, Ben: King Of The Tenors – LP
They say : Producer by Norman Granz, ‘King of the Tenors’ is the result of two sessions, both of which feature Ben Webster with musicians who were part of Jazz at the Philharmonic touring entourage at the time. While one of the sessions has Webster sharing the front line with Benny Carter and Harry “Sweets” Edison, the other presents Webster as the sole horn backed by the Oscar Peerson Trio. (Waxtime 772374)
White, David: While You Were Sleeping
They say : Guitarist David White has been pushing boundaries for 3 decades. With this incredible trio (John Lockwood, bass, of Joe Lovano fame) and Mark Walker (drums, of Paquito D’Rivera), they combine post-bop, lush chordal arrangements, and virtuosic blowing over interesting odd-meter grooves. It’s modern jazz that goes well beyond into Latin, rock, and Americana territory: fusion in the truest sense, echoing Bass Desires, Return to Forever, or Snarky Puppy, but unlike anything else in jazz today. (https://www.dwhitejazz.com)
Will Barnes Quartet: Outside the Light
They say : Following the critical acclaim of their debut album ‘Source of the Severn’, the Will Barnes Quartet returns with ‘Outside the Light’ — a bold and expressive new chapter in their artistic journey. Drawing inspiration from local folklore and Celtic mythology, the album explores themes of light, seasons and changing landscapes. This second album deepens the group’s exploration of the interplay between jazz improvisation and the evocative landscapes of Mid Wales and the Welsh Marches. (Cambrian Records)
Williams, Jordan: Playing By Ear – CD
They say : There is something surprisingly natural about the way pianist Jordan Williams presents himself to the world with this debut album. ‘Playing by Ear’ is more than an aesthetic statement: it is a stance on spontaneity and reliance on emotion even before structures. Featuring jazz standards such as Herbie Hancock’s ‘One Finger Snap’, and Horace Silver’s ‘Peace’, this is an auspicious debut with Wilson accompanied by musicians, Jeff ”Tain” Watts on drums and Wallace Rooney Jr. on trumpet. (Red Records RR1233582)
Winding, Kai: Duo Bones – CD
They say : Kai Winding was a Danish-born American trombonist and jazz composer, particularly remembered for his collaborations and solo exchanges with fellow trombonist J. J. Johnson, so fans of their classic album ‘The Great Kai & J.J’ (Impulse!) will welcome ‘Duo “Bones” with Kai trading solos with renowned Italian valve trombonist Dino Piana. Highlights are three original compositions by Kai, ‘Duo Bones’, ‘Lady H’, and ‘Stop Following Me’, and one by Piana aptly titled, Kai & Dino. (Red Records RR1231432)
Winding, Kai: Duo Bones – LP
They say : Kai Winding was a Danish-born American trombonist and jazz composer, particularly remembered for his collaborations and solo exchanges with fellow trombonist J. J. Johnson, so fans of their classic album ‘The Great Kai & J.J’ (Impulse!) will welcome ‘Duo “Bones” with Kai trading solos with renowned Italian valve trombonist Dino Piana. Highlights are three original compositions by Kai, ‘Duo Bones’, ‘Lady H’, and ‘Stop Following Me’, and one by Piana aptly titled, Kai & Dino. (Red Records RR1231431)
Winkelmann, Wink: Be It Known
They say : “Be It Known” marks the long-anticipated debut of bassist and composer Wink Winkelmann—a bold and genre-defying statement from an artist whose musical path has been anything but conventional. After a 15-year hiatus spent studying medicine and practicing dermatologic surgery, the Venice, California–based Winkelmann quietly cultivated his sound as a self-taught composer. His breakthrough moment came with the hauntingly evocative score for the critically-acclaimed film by Duane Hansen Fernandez, “A Place to Fall Down.” Building on that momentum, Winkelmann assembled a powerhouse ensemble of world-class musicians to bring his artistic vision to life. The result is “Be It Known;” a modern spiritual jazz odyssey that draws from sacred tradition while seamlessly weaving together influences of meditation, classical and heavy metal music. (Independent)
Won, Yoorim: Iklim: Memory and Curve
They say : Yoorim Won, a Korean composer, arranger, singer, and flutist, releases her debut album Iklim: Memory and Curve on 14 Nov 2025. The album blends jazz with traditional Korean music, showcasing her innovative flute techniques and jazz arrangements of Korean folk songs. Using a sliding embouchure flute, she creates sounds unique to her homeland’s instruments. Based in Paris for over a decade, she forms a quartet with top emerging French jazz talent. Concert at Sunset Sunside, Paris, on the 28th of November. (Inouie Distribution)
Wyatt, Kate: Murmurations
They say : Montréal pianist and composer Kate Wyatt returns with Murmurations, an electrifying new trio album with bassist Adrian Vedady and drummer Louis-Vincent Hamel. Inspired by the breathtaking movement of starlings in flight, the music embodies trust, empathy, and near-telepathic interplay. Featuring original compositions by all three members alongside a playful reimagining of Mack the Knife, Murmurations highlights Wyatt’s inventive voice, following the acclaim of her debut Artifact. Release date: October 10, 2025. (Independent)
Yates, Yoko: Eternal Moments
They say : A follow-up to her 2022 debut “Mystic Life” (SteepleChase), Sapporo-born/NYC-based pianist/composer Yoko Yates’s new album utilizes the same quintet, with whom she’s worked for the last ten years: Jamie Baum, f/af; Sam Sadigursky, cl/bcl/as; Aryeh Kobrinsky, b; Jeff Hirschfield, d. Yoko’s label name Banka means “‘many different kinds of flowers’ & ‘changing in various ways,’ so ‘kaleidoscope’ is a good description of my music, with many compositions about nature involving different styles & elements.” (Banka Records)
Zibziner, Menachem: Pulse
They say : Pulse is Menachem Zibziner’s homecoming album born from a turbulent period when music became his lifeline reconnecting him with creativity and family. Leading a trio with his son on drums and Ron Barzilai on bass the album blends contemporary and spiritual jazz with atmospheric influences. Seven tracks include originals FAM and The Night Before alongside covers of Jakob Bro Tomasz Stanko Luke Howard McCoy Tyner and Eviatar Banai creating music for emotional connection. (https://mzmusic.art)
