Articles by: S. Victor Aaron

Nolatet, "Somethin' to Relax With" from 'Somethin' to Relax With' (2026): Something Else! Sneak Peek

Nolatet, “Somethin’ to Relax With” from ‘Somethin’ to Relax With’ (2026): Something Else! Sneak Peek

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.’

The Early - 'I Want To Be Ready' (2026)

The Early – ‘I Want To Be Ready’ (2026)

If you like your post-rock with healthy doses of passion and freedom, The Early’s ‘I Want To Be Ready’ is here to serve you.

Maria Schneider, “American Crow” from ‘American Crow' EP (2026): Something Else sneak peek

Maria Schneider, “American Crow” from ‘American Crow’ EP (2026): Something Else sneak peek

“American Crow” is a new recording from pre-eminent jazz orchestra leader Maria Schneider, which she describes as “an extension” of her magnificent double album ‘Data Lords.’

Joe Chambers - 'Double Exposure' (1978, 2026 Reissue)

Joe Chambers – ‘Double Exposure’ (1978, 2026 Reissue)

The re-release of Joe Chambers’ ‘Double Exposure’ should provoke a long overdue re-examination of a career that touched on several turning points in jazz using multiple talents.

Cecil Taylor New Unit - 'Words and Music - the last bandstand' (2016, 2026 release)

Cecil Taylor New Unit – ‘Words and Music – the last bandstand’ (2016, 2026 release)

We long knew that Cecil Taylor was an intensely creative artist, and it’s remarkable to behold this intensity that never waned even at the end of a sixty-plus year career.

Mamas Gun + Brian Jackson "DIG!" from 'DIG!' (2026): Something Else! sneak peek

Mamas Gun + Brian Jackson “DIG!” from ‘DIG!’ (2026): Something Else! sneak peek

Here is the second advance single from Mama Guns’ 2026 album ‘DIG!’, the title track with special guest Brian Jackson.

Tomeka Reid Quartet, "Oo long!" from 'Dance! Skip! Hop!' (2026): Something Else! sneak peek

Tomeka Reid Quartet, “Oo long!” from ‘Dance! Skip! Hop!’ (2026): Something Else! sneak peek

Here is “Oo Long!”, the second advance single from cellist Tomeka Reid’s album ‘Dance! Skip! Hop!’.

Woody Shaw - 'Love Dance' (1976, 2026 reissue)

Woody Shaw – ‘Love Dance’ (1976, 2026 reissue)

Zev Feldman’s Time Traveler Recordings is set to give Woody Shaw’s lost 1976 classic ‘Love Dance’ the high-quality vinyl release treatment.

Christopher Hoffman - 'REX' (2026)

Christopher Hoffman – ‘REX’ (2026)

A solo cello record might not sound like an exciting proposition for some, but with ‘REX,’ Christopher Hoffman puts the instrument at the forefront of modern music.

Camila Nebbia, James Banner + Max Andrzejewski - 'Presencia' (2025)

Camila Nebbia, James Banner + Max Andrzejewski – ‘Presencia’ (2025)

Camila Nebbia, James Banner and Max Andrzejewski successfully capture the spirit of creating live while innovating, making ‘Presencia’ an exciting new entry in the catalog of free jazz.