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Tim Berne (w/ Rainey, Taborn, Ultan, Nealand) - 'Deflection Pool' (2026)

Tim Berne (w/ Rainey, Taborn, Ultan, Nealand) – ‘Deflection Pool’ (2026)

For ‘Deflection Pool,’ Tim Berne leads a star-studded group of master improvisers in a club date just too good not to release.

Matthew Shipp + William Parker Duo - 'A Whole System Of' (2026)

Matthew Shipp + William Parker Duo – ‘A Whole System Of’ (2026)

‘A Whole System Of’ unveils the true essence of both Matthew Shipp and William, due to their long-running simpatico and a shared sense of borderless, dauntless jazz rooted in spirituality and perfected by virtuosity.

Unjustly Overlooked 'Menlove Ave' Actually Put John Lennon In His Best Light

Unjustly Overlooked ‘Menlove Ave’ Actually Put John Lennon In His Best Light

Released 40 years ago this week, ‘Menlove Ave’ contains unvarnished demos and other miscellaneous musings cut by John Lennon during mid-’70s sessions.

Ernesto Cervini Quartet, "Waiting For A Win" from 'Water Pistols At Dawn' (2026): Video premiere

Ernesto Cervini Quartet, “Waiting For A Win” from ‘Water Pistols At Dawn’ (2026): Video premiere

Here is the video premiere of “Waiting For A Win” by The Ernesto Cervini Quartet from their 2026 release ‘Water Pistols At Dawn.’

Marc Ribot - 'Hurry Red Telephone' (2026)

Marc Ribot – ‘Hurry Red Telephone’ (2026)

Making an all-instrumental ostensibly jazz record like ‘Hurry Red Telephone’ has only served the underscore the easily identifiable but stubbornly unclassifiable sound of Marc Ribot.

Trio Imagination (David Virelles, Reggie Workman, Andrew Cyrille) - 'Creative Inspirations' (2026)

Trio Imagination (David Virelles, Reggie Workman, Andrew Cyrille) – ‘Creative Inspirations’ (2026)

Trio Imagination is just that, a collective that powerfully combines the limitless imaginations of Andrew Cyrille, Reggie Workman and David Virelles.

The Orchestral Side of Satoko Fujii: Something Else! Interview, Part 2 of 2

The Orchestral Side of Satoko Fujii: Something Else! Interview, Part 2 of 2

Here is Part Two of our two-part interview with composer/painist/bandleader Satoko Fujii, as we talk about her recent batch of big band releases.

The Orchestral Side of Satoko Fujii: Something Else! Interview, Part 1 of 2

The Orchestral Side of Satoko Fujii: Something Else! Interview, Part 1 of 2

Here is Part One of our two-part interview with composer/painist/bandleader Satoko Fujii, as we talk about her recent batch of big band releases.

Thollem - 'DoReMiantiFa Symphony' (2026)

Thollem – ‘DoReMiantiFa Symphony’ (2026)

A lot of musical talents can craft a meaningful and rich listening experience if given enough time. Thollem doesn’t need much time.

Nick Maclean's Snaggle feat. the Ali Bros., "Arkady" from 'Foundation' (2026): Sneak peek

Nick Maclean’s Snaggle feat. the Ali Bros., “Arkady” from ‘Foundation’ (2026): Sneak peek

Here is an advance single “Arkady” from Nick Maclean and Snaggle’s upcoming jazz fusion album ‘Foundation.’