Bassist Michael Formanek who has a reputation for consistently coming up with novel creative approaches to jazz just put his imagination into overdrive for ‘New Digs.’

Once again, multi-faceted artist Alabaster DePlume defies neat categorization with this new instrumental single “Bringing Up the Nakba”.

‘ELEPHANT’ shows Adam O’Farrill’s daring to innovate new jazz with disparate non-jazz components comes from the acumen to conceive it and execute it with confidence.

Peter Somuah knows how to push jazz forward to present-day vibes without losing any of jazz’s vintage vitality, and he does it his own way.

New drummer Asaf Sirkis didn’t remake Soft Machine in his image but adds a piece that helps to keep a band started in 1966 viable in 2026 with their newest studio album ‘Thirteen.’

Devin Gray has always successfully tackled challenging music, but the Berlin Underground bent of ‘Hz Of Gold’ may be the biggest challenge he’s met yet.

Triple Blind’s ‘Cold Walk’ chronicles a band finding its signature approach to contemporary jazz that combines that headiness of modern jazz with the freshness of today’s indie pop.

Brandon Seabrook puts all sides of his virtuosity to work on ‘Hellbent Daydream:’ imaginative composition, elite musicianship and band leadership.

‘In My Dreams’ is a perfect reminder of why Bill Frisell one of the most important figures of American music, always connecting the majesty of the past with vision for taking it into the future.

We check out New Orleans-based supergroup Nolatet’s “Somethin’ to Relax With,” their swingin’ advance single from the upcoming album ‘Somethin’ to Relax With.’