Aarset, Eivind: Strange Hands
They say : Joined by violinist Sara Övinge, pullankulal player Mira Thiruchelvam, and producer–engineer Bjarne Stensli, Aarset, Audun Erlien, Wetle Holte, and Erland Dahlen refine their shared language into something both more direct and more unpredictable. The music feels closer to the bone: fewer adornments, sharper impact, yet still suffused with the cinematic play of light and shadow that defines Aarset’s work. (Jazzland Recordings) Hear Eivind Aarset
Adams, Mark – Neo Soul All Stars: This Is Neo Soul
They say : Known as the abundantly skillful keys player and band leader in Roy Ayers’ ‘Ubiquity’, collaborating with the legendary musician for over 25 years, Mark Adams has also worked with artists including Ron Carter, Ronnie Laws, Erykah Badu, Maisa, Hugh Masekela, Bobbi Humphrey, Bilal and Jocelyn Brown to name just a few. Adams now leads the newly formed Neo Soul Allstars, an elite ensemble of master musicians who have enhanced the projects of Roy Ayres, Lonnie Liston Smith & the Cosmic Echoes, Chaka Khan, Gloria Gaynor, Luther Vandross, Chic and many more. (Down Jazz)
Aldana, Melissa: Filin
They say : Filin features the Cuban pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba with Peter Washington on bass and Kush Abadey on drums, as well as special guest vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant on two tracks. It’s a ballads album that draws inspiration from the Filin music tradition of Cuba, a style of popular song from the 1940s-60s that was deeply influenced by American musicians such as Nat King Cole. (Blue Note)
Alm: Alm EP
They say : Alm is an instrumental trio based in Berlin. On March 13th, they will be releasing their self-titled debut EP consisting of 5 tracks. Their music is strongly shaped by the repetitive and minimalist patterns of the ambient genre with a core in the contemporary jazz world. In the music they seek to create an ego free, vulnerable and slow-moving soundscape where every little sound is given space and importance. (Boomslang Records Boom2204)
Andersson, Richard – with Mahall, Rudi, Tuznik, Artur and Tom Kasper : Monk & More
They say : Monk & More brings Danish bassist Richard Andersson together with bass clarinetist Rudi Mahall, pianist Artur Tuznik and drummer Kasper Tom in a modern jazz quartet revisiting Thelonious Monk alongside Tristano, Coleman, Konitz and Giuffre. Swing, free improv and Nordic lyricism meet Mahall’s virtuosic, idiosyncratic bass clarinet and Andersson’s driving leadership. Playful, sharp and conversational, the album reimagines jazz standards with humor, risk and contemporary European energy. (Hobby Horse Records HH32)
B.I.T. (Back In Time): R-Esistenze
They say : The acclaimed Italian female jazz duo B.I.T. (Back In Time) — Danielle Di Majo (saxophone) and Manuela Pasqui (piano), presents their new album “R-Esistenze”, a poetic and powerful journey through memory, identity, and resistance.R-Esistenze stands as a reflection on cultural heritage and the resilience of the human spirit, a theme symbolically tied to Italy’s Liberation Day, marking the 80th Anniversary of the Italian Resistance (Filibusta Records)
Baker, Chet: Shine
They say : Never before released live performance by Chet Baker and his European quartet, including his long -term associate Nicola Stilo on flute and guitar. Recorded in Ferrara, Italy on the 9th of December 1987. This live performance finds the legendary trumpeter at his creative and performance best and captured in sound quality more akin to a studio session. Chet Baker – trumpet, vocals. Nicola Stilo – flute, guitar. Michel Graillier – piano. Rocky Knauer – bass. Recorded live 9th of December 1987, Ferrara, Teatro Estense. (Red Records LP)
Baker, Chet: Shine
They say : Never before released live performance by Chet Baker and his European quartet, including his long -term associate Nicola Stilo on flute and guitar. Recorded in Ferrara, Italy on the 9th of December 1987. This live performance finds the legendary trumpeter at his creative and performance best and captured in sound quality more akin to a studio session. (Red Records CD)
Bellbird: The Call
They say : Montreal-based quartet Bellbird returns with The Call, their second album and first for Constellation Records, out February 6, 2026. Inspired by the white bellbird’s piercing cry, the album explores interconnectedness through collective composition, improvisation, and expanded instrumental roles. Recorded at Hotel2Tango, The Call balances raw power and vulnerability, blending avant-garde jazz with elements of rock and folk while addressing themes of climate, solidarity, and shared human experience through bold sound, deep listening, and unified intent. (Constellation )
Berkson, Judith: Thee They Thy
They say : After Oylam (2010), Judith Berkson, mezzo-soprano, pianist, composer and improviser, returns with another unclassifiable, and strangely compelling, artistic statement. On Thee They Thy, she leads a trio with Trevor Dunn and Gerald Cleaver through a radically changing programme addressing new settings for prayer (Berkson is also a cantor), original songs, vocal experimentation, improvised piano and more. Thee They Thy, recorded at Oktavaen Audio Studio, Mt Vernon, New York. Produced by Manfred Eicher. (ECM Records ECM 2741)
Besson, Airelle – Lionel Suarez: Blossom
They say : ‘Blossom’, the new album by trumpet virtuoso composers and arrangers Airelle Besson and accordionist Lionel Suarez, a series of duets written and refined over the ten years they have played together as a duo. (Autre Distribution CD)
Besson, Airelle – Lionel Suarez: Blossom
They say : ‘Blossom’, the new album by trumpet virtuoso composers and arrangers Airelle Besson and accordionist Lionel Suarez, a series of duets written and refined over the ten years they have played together as a duo. (Autre Distribution LP)
Blotnick, Ryan: The Woods
They say : East-coast guitarist Ryan Blotnick presents a breathtaking set of hummable tunes, soundscapes and quiet anthems. Recorded “live”in one room at The Woods recording studio with pianist and organist Tyler G Wood (Glass Ghost, Joan as Police Woman), Adam Chilenski (Kolumbo, Here We Go Magic) and drummer Otto Hauser (The War on Drugs, Vetiver, Cass McCombs), the group shares a common love of jazz, with roots in rock and psychedelia. (Fishkill Records FKR17) Hear Ryan Blotnick
Brass Funkeys: Blow Horn!
They say : The Brass Funkeys are trailblazers in the new generation of UK Brass Bands. Over 14 years of tearing up clubs and festival stages across the UK and Europe, they’ve refined an eclectic and powerful sound that brims with creativity, groove, and infectious energy, marrying the vibrancy of New Orleans with multiple globe spanning influences. (Independent)
Broom, Bobby: Notes Of Thanks
They say : Guitarist Bobby Broom’s trio of more than 20 years’ standing (bassist Dennis Carroll & drummer Kobie Watkins) convenes for this deep dive into the songbook of Sonny Rollins, with whom both Broom & Watkins had worked on stage & on record. In addition to “Alfie’s Theme,” “Doxy,” & the first movement of “The Freedom Suite,” the trio essays less obvious but equally rewarding choices such as “Allison,” “Paul’s Pal,” “Kim,” “Valse Hot,” & “Pent-Up House.” (Steele Records) Hear Bobby Broom
Brown, Clifford – Max Roach: Brown And Roach Incorporated
They say : Recorded at Capitol Studios in Los Angeles in August 1954, this was the first Emarcy recording of the legendary Brown & Roach Quintet featuring the great Harold Land on tenor sax, Richie Powell on piano and George Morrow on bass. Under the direction of two jazz masters, trumpeter Clifford Brown and drummer Max Roach, the quintet shines through a fine set of classic standards, including ‘Stompin’ at the Savoy’, ‘I Get a Kick out of You’, plus two Brown-Roach originals. (Waxtime LP)