Faithfull, Marianne: Eye Communication
They say : Released in time to mark what would have been Marianne Faithfull’s 80th birthday on December 29, this rare live recording captures a powerful performance at the Wax Museum in Washington D.C. on October 2, 1983, at the height of her early-’80s resurgence. Transferred from the original analogue tapes and restored and mastered by Andrew Batt, the recording delivers exceptional clarity while preserving the raw intensity of the original performance. (Time Traveler Recordings)
Farao, Antonio: Kind Of…
They say : Internationally acclaimed pianist and composer Antonio Faraò unveils Kind Of…, his very first solo piano album. A leading figure of Italian jazz on the world stage, Faraò takes a new artistic step with this record: an intimate, virtuosic performance blending technical mastery with raw emotion, exploring the solo piano format for the first time as an inward dialogue with his instrument. The album features eight original compositions alongside four reinterpreted standards by Harry Warren, Chico Buarque, Thelonious Monk, and Richard Rodgers. (Autre Distribution NA001 – CD)
Favata, Enzo: Ritornare
They say : Enzo Favata’s Atlantico quintet explores the musical space where jazz, chamber music dynamics and improvisation meet. Led by Sardinian saxophonist and clarinettist Enzo Favata, with long-time collaborator Marcello Peghin on guitar, bandoneonist Daniel Di Bonaventura, double bassist Salvatore Maltana and drummer UT Gandhi, on Ritornare – Favata’s first recording for ECM. The album was recorded in Munich, January 2026 and produced by Manfred Eicher. (ECM 2883 – CD)
Figes, Kevin: Sound Dimensions
They say : The project began in 2025 when Figes received an Arts Council grant to write music based on the compositional techniques of three great twentieth century Italian composers: Bruno Maderna, Luigi Nono and Ennio Morricone. A new landmark in Figes’ compositional journey, the pieces use a variety of techniques which include serialism, chance, atonalism, conventional scoring, tape, electronics and free improvisation. The orchestra, and their fantastic musicianship, offers huge possibilities in combination of sounds. (Pig Records PIG23 – CD)
Filthy Six, The: Return Of The Swagger Junkies Vol 1
They say : Nick Etwell and The Filthy Six return in blistering form with Return of the Swagger Junkies: Vol. 1 out November 27th a warm, analogue-soaked celebration of Soul Jazz, Funk and Latin Boogaloo. Recorded live to tape, the sextet delivers soaring horns, Hammond grit, soulful guitar and irresistible grooves throughout. From the hard-driving ‘The Favourite’ to the poignant ‘Shindig for Sharon’, the album balances dancefloor energy with heartfelt tributes, reaffirming The Filthy Six as masters of contemporary instrumental soul/ Jazz (Color Red)
Fiola, Ally & The Next Quest: Exit 10
They say : Nova Scotian saxophonist and composer Ally Fiola celebrates her Annapolis Valley roots on Exit 10, a joyous musical homecoming blending groove-driven jazz with East Coast traditions. Inspired by places and memories from her childhood, the album pairs soulful melodies and swampy funk with fiddle, accordion, tap dancing, brass-band textures and ocean soundscapes. Featuring The Next Quest and special guest vocalist Jah’Mila, Exit 10 captures Fiola’s renewed connection to home and her distinctive, evolving artistic voice. (Independent)
Flanagan, Tommy: Made In Dublin
They say : Pianist on both Sonny Rollins’ Saxophone Colossus and John Coltrane’s Giant Steps, Tommy Flanagan also served two spells as Ella Fitzgerald’s accompanist. In 1984, Flanagan played a concert in Dublin with New York bassist Lindsey Horner and local drummer John Wadham. Wadham persuaded Flanagan to go into a studio afterwards. The tapes from the session lay undiscovered until recently. Five trio tracks and three solo piano pieces reconfirm Flanagan’s refined and expressive art. (Livia Records LRCD 2603)
Flanagan, Tommy: So In Love
They say : So In Love captures legendary pianist Tommy Flanagan in a remarkable live performance recorded in Milan on November 17, 2000, almost exactly one year before his passing. Accompanied by bassist Rufus Reid and drummer Albert “Tootie” Heath, Flanagan delivers an intimate concert that reflects the elegance, lyricism, and effortless swing that made him one of jazz’s most admired pianists. Produced independently of any touring commitments, the performance stands as a deeply personal artistic statement and a fitting celebration of a lifetime devoted to jazz. (Red Records RR1233671 – LP)
Flanagan, Tommy: So In Love
They say : So In Love captures legendary pianist Tommy Flanagan in a remarkable live performance recorded in Milan on November 17, 2000, almost exactly one year before his passing. Accompanied by bassist Rufus Reid and drummer Albert “Tootie” Heath, Flanagan delivers an intimate concert that reflects the elegance, lyricism, and effortless swing that made him one of jazz’s most admired pianists. Produced independently of any touring commitments, the performance stands as a deeply personal artistic statement and a fitting celebration of a lifetime devoted to jazz. (Red Records RR1233672 – CD)
Freedman, Mike: Our Time In Space
They say : Toronto guitarist and composer Mike Freedman explores the world we share on Our Time in Space, an album of 11 original contemporary jazz compositions. Addressing artificial intelligence, reconciliation, memory, family, collaboration and hope, Freedman combines strong melodies with space for improvisation and spontaneous interaction. Recorded live off the floor with Matt Newton, Chris Adriaanse, Max Senitt and special guest Anh Phung, the album feels personal, timely and alive to possibility in an uncertain world today. (Independent)
Fri3ser: Fri3ser
They say : Basel-based pianist and composer Lucca Fries introduces Fri3ser, a new trio project built around rhythm, repetition. With electric bassist Sarah Zaugg and drummer Luca Ramella, FRI3SER turns the piano trio into something darker, heavier and more physical: droning piano patterns, driving bass riffs and hard-hitting drums unfolding into long arcs of tension. (Independent)
Fuzz Kitchen: Fuzz Kitchen
They say : Brand new music and songs written by bassist/singer Simon Thorpe in the ‘Canterbury Scene’ tradition of the early 1970s. Fuzz Kitchen is an album of thirteen tracks, instrumental and vocal, with a blend of composed structure and improvisation. It follows the continuum of a distinctively English style of music with a unique combination of rock, jazz and folk tunes with witty, whimsical lyrics. (FK101CD) Hear Fuzz Kitchen.
Garbarek, Jan: Rites
They say : Jan Garbarek’s powerful double-album Rites, with the Norwegian saxophone master in the company of his long-time collaborators Rainer Brüninghaus and Eberhard Weber as well as percussionist Marilyn Mazur and electronics artist Bugge Wesseltoft, was originally released in 1998. Part of ECM’s Luminessence series, Rites arrives on vinyl for the very first time, issued in a tip-on gatefold jacket plus comprehensive booklet featuring texts and photographs and all the original material from the initial CD release. (ECM 1685 (Luminessence Series 2-LP))
Garland, Red: All Mornin’ Long
They say : ‘All Mornin’ Long by the Red Garland Quintet released in April 1958 through Prestige Records. It features only three pieces, the album’s title track by Garland, Gershwin’s ‘They Can’t Take That Away From Me’, and Tadd Damerons’ ‘Our Delight’, performances which belong to the hard bop subgenre and distinguish themselves by being fast-paced and bluesy. The quintet’s distinguished personnel include John Coltrane and Art Taylor, who along with Garland are all famously known for their collaborations with Miles Davis. (Jazz Wax JWR4655LP – LP)
Garrick, Michael: Voyages – The Argo Studio Albums Vol. I
They say : Fontana Records continues its acclaimed British Jazz Explosion series with Voyages – The Argo Studio Albums Vol. I, a four-album vinyl box set celebrating the work of British modern jazz pioneer Michael Garrick MBE. Released on November 6th 2026, the collection brings together four landmark albums originally issued on the Argo Records imprint between 1970 and 1974: The Heart Is A Lotus, Mr Smith’s Apocalypse (as Garrick’s Fairground), Home Stretch Blues and Troppo. Each album is being reissued on vinyl for the first time since its original release, coinciding with the 15th anniversary of Garrick’s passing in 2011. Remastered directly from the original stereo master tapes at Abbey Road Studios, the limited-edition four-LP set is housed in a lift-off-lid box, with each album presented in its original artwork. The set also includes extensive new liner notes by Stuart Nicholson, an introduction by British Jazz Explosion executive producer Tony Higgins, rare photographs and images of the original tape boxes. (Fontana)
Gatton, Danny and Gordon, Robert: The Humbler – Robert Gordon and Danny Gatton Live From the Berkeley Square
They say : The legendary Humbler recording started out as a bootleg cassette copied and passed amongst guitar players in the 1980’s. It earned an official release in 1996 on NRG Records, sold 25,000 copies and went out of print by the year 2000. Gress Records has released a lovingly remastered version that includes two newly discovered Danny Gatton bonus studio tracks recorded in 1968. (Gress Records, 0068)
Gelin, Giveton: Island Dreamer: III Of III
They say : Bahamian trumpeter/multi-instrumentalist Giveton Gelin releases Island Dreamer: III of III; his jazz-inflected, Caribbean-cadenced musical tribute to the Bahamas. (ID Records – 00002)
Getz, Stan: The Sound in San Francisco: Live at Keystone Korner
They say : This powerful album captures saxophone icon Stan Getz with his quartet of pianist Joanne Brackeen, bassist Clint Houston and drummer Billy Hart, along with the legendary Brazilian vocalist/guitarist João Gilberto, live at the Keystone Korner in San Francisco, CA in May of 1976. The elaborate booklet includes liner notes by James Gavin and Ted Panken, plus interviews with Joanne Brackeen and Billy Hart, and more. (Resonance Records)
Gewelt, Terje : The Old Tree
They say : Norwegian bassist Terje Gewelt reunites with saxophonist Tommy Smith alongside pianist Erland Slettevoll and drummer Erik Smith on an album that highlights Gewelt’s masterly upright electric bass playing in state-of-the-art melodic Scandi jazz with occasional Scottish elements. Gewelt and Tommy Smith formed the acoustic quartet Forward Motion at Berklee in the 1980s and the bassist has gone on to feature on 100-plus albums (with eg Billy Cobham, Michael Shrieve) as an in-demand international session player. (Resonant Music) Hear Terje Gewelt.
Gillespie, Dizzy: On The French Riviera
They say : Culled from sessions recorded live in France and at a New York studio in 1962, Dizzy on the French Riviera marked Dizzy Gillespie’s first incursion into the realm of Bossa Nova, though he had already been a pioneering force in the development of Latin jazz. The album features backing by small groups ranging from quintets to septets, and boasts such stars as pianist Lalo Schifrin, who arranged all the music, and saxophonist Charlie Ventura. (20th Century Masterw 350308 – LP)
Giuffre, Jimmy: Anthologie 1947-1992
They say : A visionary composer, arranger, saxophonist and clarinetist, Jimmy Giuffre (1921–2008) occupies a unique place in modern jazz. Released alongside Pierre Carles and Daniel Baillon’s book Jimmy Joue Free, this 2-CD set traces the path of a musician who, long before free jazz, developed a personal language rooted in collective interaction and formal freedom. An essential anthology celebrating one of the twentieth century’s most innovative jazz pioneers. Patrick Frémeaux (Frémeaux & Associés, FA5939)
Gordon, Kayvon: Blood Memory
They say : Kayvon Gordon’s debut recording as a leader, Blood Memory, released on Close Up, features Joel Ross, David Leon, Elias Stemeseder, Dean Torrey and Gordon on drums. Drawn from four completely improvised live sets recorded over two nights, the album consists of continuous excerpts rather than assembled edits. Inspired by Wayne Shorter’s quartet and Farmers By Nature, the project explores spontaneous composition: creating coherent collective form in real time without predetermined material. (Close Up – 2496) Hear Kayvon Gordon.
Grim, Tobias: Where Are We Now?
They say : “Where Are We Now?” is a genre-blending album that reflects Tobias Grim’s rich musical journey across cultures and continents. Rooted in improvisation, it weaves together original compositions with influences from Sweden, Senegal, North America, and Brazil. In a time of uncertainty, Tobias explores whether music can unite us—offering a deeply personal, expressive, and hopeful reflection shaped by a profound love for sound and human connection. (Howling Jazz – HOWL052) Hear Tobias Grim.
Grossman, Steve: My Second Prime
They say : ‘My Second Prime’ (1991) is the last piece that completes the cycle of albums that New York saxophonist Steve Grossman (1951 -2020) recorded for Red Records; the two previous ones being, ‘Way Out East’ from 1984 and ‘Love Is The Thing’ from 1985. ‘My Second Prime’ not only testifies to a Grossman in great shape, but it also captures the moment of his career relaunch and return to the circuit. Steve Grossman, Fred Henke – piano, Gilbert Rovere – bass, Charles Bellonzi – drums. (Red Records RR1232462 – CD)
Grupo Elegua: Inner Outer Alignment
They say : oruba inspired jazz led by Kevin Haynes, an excellent saxophonist who came up playing drums in the Jazz Warriors Big Band in the 80’s and has since collabed with all sorts of great musicians, from Clifford Jarvis, to Courtney Pine to Paul Weller. Here is the new album featuring an all-star band of Moses Boyd, Daniel Casimir, Deschanel Gordon, Joe Armon-Jones & more – this will be released digitally with a limited run of vinyl (Grupo Elegua Records GE003)
Guaraldi, Vince Trio: Jazz Impressions Of Black Orpheus
They say : Vince Guaraldi Jazz Impressions of Black Orpheus was the pianist’s first session with his then new trio (1961) featuring Monty Budwig on bass, and Colin Bailey on drums. It includes selections from Antônio Carlos Jobim and Luiz Bonfá’s score for Marcel Camus’ classic film Black Orpheus, plus an original composition by Guaraldi titled Cast Your Fate to the Wind, released as single and a huge hit around the world, reaching gold status success and a Grammy Award for Best Original Jazz Composition. (Waxtime 772388 – LP)
Gumenyuk, Bogdan: Stream Of Hope
They say : Drawing on Gumenyuk’s years of exploring the sopilka, trembita (the long, wooden alpine horn on the album cover), tylynka and rih, Stream of Hope blends distinctive folk timbres with jazz improvisation, contemporary composition, spoken word, and a dynamic acoustic ensemble. The album reflects Gumenyuk’s ongoing artistic journey to reconnect with his Ukrainian musical heritage and to expand its possibilities within contemporary music. Stream of Hope includes original works and new interpretations of Ukrainian folk songs. (LabelWhoAble) Hear Bogdan Gumenyuk.
Gutman Levitt, Yosef: Perfect Traveler
They say : Jerusalem-based Yosef Gutman Levitt plays five-string acoustic bass guitar alongside ECM pianist Yonathan Avishai, with Gilad Ronen on woodwinds and Daniel Dor on drums on some tracks. Recorded over two days in his Jerusalem studio, much of it found in the moment, Perfect Traveler moves between old Yemenite and Moroccan liturgical melodies, original pieces and, for the first time, his own poetry, spoken on four tracks. Mixed and mastered by Stefano Amerio at Artesuono. (Soul Song Records CAT020)