Shards (Red Hook, 2026) is the follow-up to Refract (Red Hook, 2023) by the trio of pianist Jason Moran, electronic…
With Alkebulan (Outside in Music, 2026), the Javier Nero Jazz Orchestra returns to explore the diasporic roots of its leader…
Lauren “Lo” Steele’s debut, Only a Drop (Little Village), is in some respects the female equivalent of Kurt Elling’s Superblue, though invariably even…
Just about everywhere you turn in the jazz universe in 2026, there are albums and tours celebrating the centennial birthdates…
Seldom will one hear a full album of blues on a jazz recording today, particularly performed as imaginatively as on…
Most are probably familiar with Adam O’Farrill for his sidemen work, including with Hiromi’s Sonicwonder, Mary Halvorson’s Amyrillis sextet, Anna…
Prolific saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Jon Iragabon released two albums simultaneously on March 13, 2026. First is Focus Out (Irabagast,…
Future Present Past (Impulse!, 2026) is Irreversible Entanglements’ second release for the legendary label after a five-year gap between albums.…
With Mountain Call (ECM, 2026), Miroslav Vitous suddenly reemerges on Manfred Eicher’s label after a decade long absence. During the…
Saxophonist and composer Luke Norris has a penchant for experimentation, merging the acoustic and electronic to create interesting soundscapes. His…