Album Releases by Genre
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Wu Hen
by Kamaal Williams
July 24, 2020
The second full-length release for the London-based artist features guest appearances from Miguel Atwood-Ferguson and Lauren Faith.
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Night Dreamer Direct-to-Disc Sessions
by Gary Bartz and Maisha
July 24, 2020
The debut release for the collaboration between Gary Bartz and Maisha was recorded over two days at the Night Dreamer studios.
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Data Lords
by Maria Schneider
July 24, 2020
The latest full-length release for the Grammy-winning jazz artist is about the divide between the digital and organic world features an 18-piece orchestra.
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Songs of an Unknown Tongue
by Zara McFarlane
July 17, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the London-based jazz singer-songwriter was inspired by her trip to Jamaica to look into her own heritage and was produced by Kwake Bass and Wu-Lu.
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RoundAgain
by Joshua Redman
July 10, 2020
26 years after 1994's MoodSwing, Joshua Redman, Brad Mehldau, Christian McBride, and Brian Blade return for the jazz quartet's second full-length release together.
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Keleketla!
by Keleketla!
July 3, 2020
The collaborative project brought together by Coldcut and Keletetla! Library founders Rangoato Hlasane and Malose Malahlela features appearances from such artists as Tony Allen, Antibalas, Shabaka Hutchings, Nono Nkoane, Tamar Osborn, Afla Sackey, Dele Sosimi, Tenderlonious, Thabang Tabane, The Watts Prophets, and Sibusile Xaba.
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On Sunset
by Paul Weller
July 3, 2020
The 15th full-length solo release for the British singer-songwriter was produced with Jan "Stan" Kybert.
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Roy Ayers JID002
by Ali Shaheed Muhammad
June 19, 2020
Roy Ayers co-wrote the songs and plays the vibraphone on seven of eight tracks on Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad's second release from their Jazz Is Dead studio sessions series.
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Pick Me Up Off the Floor
by Norah Jones
June 12, 2020
The seventh full-length solo studio release for the singer-songwriter features songs that were not included on 2016's Daylight Again.
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GoGo Penguin
by GoGo Penguin
June 5, 2020
The latest full-length release for the British instrumental trio was co-produced by Joe Reiser and Brendan Williams.
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Yeo-Neun
by Okkyung Lee
May 8, 2020
The latest release for South Korean cello/experimental artist is her first on the Shelter Press label.
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Oneiric Formulary
by Sir Richard Bishop
April 17, 2020
The first full-length solo release for the Sun City Girls guitarist in five years.
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Rock Bottom Rhapsody
by Pokey LaFarge
April 10, 2020
The latest full-length solo release for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter is his first on the New West label.
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100% Yes
by Melt Yourself Down
April 3, 2020
The third full-length studio release for the British group was produced by Youth and Ben Hillier.
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Three
by The Necks
March 27, 2020
The 21st release for the Australian instrumental trio of Chris Abrahams, Tony Buck, and Lloyd Swanton features three 20+-minute long tracks.
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Rejoice
by Tony Allen
March 20, 2020
The posthumous release of the collaboration between Tony Allen and Hugh Masekela was recorded by Nick Gold in 2010.
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Who Sent You?
by Irreversible Entanglements
March 20, 2020
The second full-length release for the free jazz ensemble includes Camae Ayewa (aka Moor Mother), Keir Neuringer, Aquiles Navarro, Luke Stewart, and Tcheser Holmes was recorded in Philadelphia.
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Circles Around the Sun
by Circles Around the Sun
March 13, 2020
The third full-length release for the instrumental band is the last with Neal Casel who died in August 2019.
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We Are Sent Here by History
by Shabaka & the Ancestors
March 13, 2020
The second full-length release for the Sons of Kemet saxophonist's project features poems written and sung by Siyabonga Mthembu.
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Satin Doll
by Sam Gendel
March 13, 2020
The latest release for the jazz saxophonist is his first on the Nonesuch Records label features contributions from Gabe Noel and Philippe Melanson.
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Rose Golden Doorways
by Pulled by Magnets
March 6, 2020
The debut full-length release for the band that includes Seb Rochford, Neil Charles and Pete Wareham was recorded live in a London church.
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8: Kindred Spirits Live at the Lobero
by Charles Lloyd
February 28, 2020
The recording of the jazz saxophonist's 80th birthday concert at Santa Barbara's Lobero Theatre that included Julian Lage, Gerald Clayton, Reuben Rogers, and Eric Harland.
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From This Place
by Pat Metheny
February 21, 2020
The first full-length release of new material in five years for the jazz guitarist with features contributions from his band (Antonio Sanchez, Linda May Han Oh, and Gwilym Simcock), Grégoire Maret, Meshell Ndegeocello, and the Hollywood Studio Symphony conducted by Joel McNeely.
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Wild Wild East
by Sunny Jain
February 21, 2020
The fourth full-length solo release for the Brooklyn-based drummer features influences from Bollywood, spaghetti Westerns, Indian folk, jazz, psychedelic and surf guitar music.
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Dark Matter
by Moses Boyd
February 14, 2020
The debut full-length release for the British jazz artist features guest appearances from Poppy Ajudha, Joe Armon-Jones, Obongjayar, and Nonku Phiri.
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Infinity of Now
by The Heliocentrics
February 14, 2020
The first release on the Madlib Invazion label for the London-based jazz fusion band.
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We're New Again: A Reimagining by Makaya McCraven
by Gil Scott-Heron
February 7, 2020
The final release of Gil Scott-Heron is reimagined by Makaya McCraven with contributions from Jeff Parker, Junius Paul, Brandee Younger, as well as samples from Agnes Zimondi and the Stephen McCraven Quartet.
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Massive Oscillations
by Waclaw Zimpel
January 31, 2020
The second full-length solo release for the Polish composer features guest appearances from Holly Hock and Wojciech Traczyk.
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ACCA
by Ala.Ni
January 31, 2020
The second full-length release for the Paris-based British singer features guest appearances from Iggy Pop and Lakeith Stanfield.
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Suite for Max Brown
by Jeff Parker
January 24, 2020
The latest full-length solo release for the Tortoise guitarist features a guest appearance from Ruby Parker.
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The Hot Rats Sessions [Box Set]
by Frank Zappa
December 20, 2019
The six-disc box set of the rock artists' 1969 album features four discs of session recordings, a disc of rare remixes and a disc of outtakes.
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ISM
by Junius Paul
December 6, 2019
The debut full-length solo release for the Chicago jazz bassist features contributions from Jim Baker, Vincent Davis, Justin Dillard, Marquis Hill, Makaya McCraven (who also produced the album), Shanta Nurullah, Irvin Pierce, Tomeka Reid, Isaiah Spencer, and Corey Wilkes.
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The Afterlife
by The Comet Is Coming
December 6, 2019
The second full-length release in 2019 for the British jazz trio was recorded at the same sessions as Trust In The Lifeforce Of The Deep Mystery and features a guest appearance from poet Joshua Idehen.
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If You're Going to the City: A Tribute to Mose Allison for Sweet Relief
by Various Artists
November 29, 2019
The tribute to the late jazz/blues artist features 15 covers that include his daughter Amy, Dave Alvin & Phil Alvin, Anything Mose!, Jackson Browne, Peter Case, Elvis Costello, Robbie Fulks, Ben Harper, Chrissie Hynde, Iggy Pop, Charlie Musselwhite, Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, Richard Thompson, The Tippo All Stars, and Loudon Wainwright III.
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DJ-Kicks
by Kamaal Williams
November 15, 2019
The latest installment of the DJ-Kick mix series features tracks curated by the British electronic producer who has released music under the names Yussef Kamaal (with Yussef Dayes), Kamaal Williams and Henry Wu.
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Trophy
by Kate Davis
November 8, 2019
The third full-length solo album from the indie singer-songwriter was produced by Tim Bright.
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I Shouldn't Be Telling You This
by Jeff Goldblum & the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra
November 1, 2019
The second full-length release for the actor/jazz artist with his band the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra features guest appearances from Fiona Apple, Anna Calvi, Miley Cyrus, Inara George, and Sharon Van Etten.
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Coin Coin Chapter Four: Memphis
by Matana Roberts
October 18, 2019
The fourth of a reported 12-part project from the saxophonist features a new band that includes Hannah Marcus, Sam Shalabi, Nick Caloia, and Ryan Sawyer.
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STIR
by Bill MacKay
October 11, 2019
The debut full-length release for the collaboration between Bill MacKay and Katinka Kleijn was inspired partly by the Herman Hesse novel Steppenwolf.
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Memory Streams
by Portico Quartet
October 4, 2019
This is the fifth full-length studio release for the British jazz band.
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Harmony
by Bill Frisell
October 4, 2019
The first release on the Blue Note label for the guitarist features contributions from Luke Bergman, Hank Roberts, and Petra Haden.
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Blue World
by John Coltrane
September 27, 2019
The previously unreleased 1964 recording by John Coltrane and his Classic Quartet was originally for Gilles Groulx's film Le chat dans le sac, which only 10 minutes ultimately were included in the movie.
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Turn to Clear View
by Joe Armon-Jones
September 20, 2019
The second release for the Ezra Collective's keyboardist features guest appearances from Asheber, Nubya Garcia, Jehst, Georgia Anne Muldrow, and Obongjayar.
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Valve Bone Woe
by Chrissie Hynde & the Valve Bone Woe Ensemble
September 6, 2019
The Pretenders singer's jazz classics covers album was produced by Marius de Vries and Eldad Guetta.
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Rubberband
by Miles Davis
September 6, 2019
The jazz artist's album with producers Randy Hall and Attala Zane Giles was originally shelved after a few months of recording and is now completed with contributions from Davis's nephew Vince Wilburn Jr., Lalah Hathaway, Medina Johnson, and Ledisi.
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Blume
by Nérija
August 2, 2019
The debut full-length release for the British jazz collective was produced by Kwes.
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More Arriving
by Sarathy Korwar
July 26, 2019
The second full-length studio release for the London-based artist features guest appearances from Zia Ahmed, Prabh Deep, MC Mawali, Aditya Prakash, Mirande Shah, Delhi Sultanate, TRAP POJU, and Deepak Unnikishnan.
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Tall, Dark, And Handsome
by Delbert McClinton
July 26, 2019
The latest release for the Texas singer-songwriter was produced with Bob Britt and Kevin McKendree.
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Sacrificial Code
by Kali Malone
July 19, 2019
The latest full-length release for the Stockholm-based artist features three live tracks recorded with Ellen Arkbro.
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Psychedelic Backfire II [Live]
by Elephant9
July 5, 2019
This is the second volume of the Norwegian jazz-rock trio's show recorded live over the two nights at Oslo's Kampen Bistro with guitarist Reine Fiske.
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Love Will Find a Way
by Philip Bailey
June 21, 2019
The first solo release in 17 years for the Earth, Wind & Fire singer features contributions from such artists as Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, Casey Benjamin, Bilal, Chick Corea, Steve Gadd, Robert Glasper, Derrick Hodge, Lionel Loueke, Christian McBride, Kendrick Scott, Kamasi Washington, and will.i.am.
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Ranaldo/Jarmusch/Urselli/Pándi
by Lee Ranaldo
May 24, 2019
The debut full-length release for the collaboration between Lee Ranaldo, Jim Jarmusch, Marc Urselli, and Balázs Pándi was recorded live and in analog by Urselli.
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Jazz Fest! The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival [Box Set]
by Various Artists
May 10, 2019
The five-disc box set features select live tracks from The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival's first 50 years.
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A State of Flow
by Ishmael Ensemble
May 3, 2019
The debut full-length release for the British experimental jazz quartet led by Pete Cunningham features guest appearances from Yazz Ahmed, Holysseus Fly and Yama Warashi.
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We Are on the Edge: A 50th Anniversary Celebration
by The Art Ensemble of Chicago
April 26, 2019
The first full-length studio release in 15 years from the Chicago avant-garde jazz group includes a live CD of a concert from Ann Arbor's Edgefest 2018 as well as a studio session.
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You Can't Steal My Joy
by Ezra Collective
April 26, 2019
The debut full-length release for the five-piece British jazz collective features guest appearances from Loyle Carner, KOKOROKO and Jorja Smith.
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Mandatory Reality
by Joshua Abrams & Natural Information Society
April 12, 2019
The four-track LP was recorded live to tape with the Joshua Abrams-led group features all acoustic instruments.
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Coltrane '58: The Prestige Recordings [Box Set]
by John Coltrane
March 29, 2019
The five-disc box set features remastered chronological sessions from 1958 by the jazz saxophonist and a 75-page book with photographs and liner notes by Grammy-winning American music historian Ashley Kahn.
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Trust in the Lifeforce of the Deep Mystery
by The Comet Is Coming
March 15, 2019
The second full-length release for the London-based jazz trio of Max Hallett, Shabaka Hutchings and Dan Leavers features a guest appearance from Kate Tempest.
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Ancestral Recall
by Christian Scott
March 15, 2019
The latest full-length release for the Grammy-nominated jazz musician features guest appearances from Mike Larry Draw, Elena Pinderhughes, Chris Turner, and Saul Williams.
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Gathered
by Howe Gelb
March 8, 2019
The latest solo release from the Giant Sand artist features guest appearances from Pieta Brown, his daughter Talula Gelb, Anna Karina, Kira Skov and M. Ward.
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Fyah
by Theon Cross
February 15, 2019
The latest full-length release for the Sons of Kemet tuba player features contributions from Moses Boyd, Nathaniel Cross, Tim Doyle, Wayne Francis, Nubya Garcia, and Artie Zaitz.
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Smells Funny
by Hedvig Mollestad Trio
February 1, 2019
This is the sixth full-length release for the Norwegian instrumental electric jazz and rock trio of Hedvig Mollestad, Ellen Brekken and Ivar Loe Bjørnstad.
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Bitter-Sweet
by Bryan Ferry
November 30, 2018
The latest release for the Roxy Music frontman features jazz-influenced songs inspired by his recent work on the Sky Atlantic/Netflix series Babylon Berlin.
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Anne
by Joseph Shabason
November 16, 2018
The second full-length release for Canadian experimental jazz saxophonist was inspired by his mother's struggles with Parkinson’s disease.
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There Is a Place
by Maisha
November 16, 2018
The debut full-length release for the British jazz group that includes Jake Long, Yahael Camara-Onono, Tim Doyle, Twm Dylan, Nubya Garcia, Amané Suganami, and Shirley Tetteh was recorded over three days by David Holmes.
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My East Is Your West [Live]
by Sarathy Korwar
November 9, 2018
The latest jazz and Indian classical music album from Sarathy Korwar was recorded live at London's Church of Sound with the UPAJ Collective.
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The Capitol Studios Sessions
by Jeff Goldblum
November 9, 2018
Recorded live in studio with an audience, the debut full-length release for the actor/jazz pianist with his band, The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra and features guest appearances from Till Bronner, Imelda May, Haley Reinhart, and Sarah Silverman.
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Thought Gang
by Thought Gang
November 2, 2018
The debut full-length jazz side-project of David Lynch and Angelo Badalamenti was recorded between 1991 and 1993.
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IC-01 Hanoi
by Unknown Mortal Orchestra
October 26, 2018
The fifth full-length release for the Oregon-based New Zealand psychedelic rock band was recorded during the same session as Sex & Food.
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Universal Beings
by Makaya McCraven
October 26, 2018
The two-disc release from the jazz drummer/producer was recorded in four different cities (Chicago, London, Los Angeles and New York) with musicians including Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Anna Butterss, Daniel Casimir, Dezron Douglas, Nubya Garcia, Ashley Henry, Shabaka Hutchings, Josh Johnson, Carlos Niño, Jeff Parker, Junius Paul, Tomeka Reid, Joel Ross, and Brandee Younger.
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Origami Harvest
by Ambrose Akinmusire
October 12, 2018
Featuring contributions from Kool A.D., Mivos Quartet, Marcus Gilmore, and Walter Smith III, the sixth full-length release for the trumpeter was a commissioned from Judd Greenstein of Manhattan’s Ecstatic Music Festival and Kate Nordstrum of St. Paul's Liquid Music Series.
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Battle Lines
by Bob Moses
September 14, 2018
The second full-length studio release for the Canadian electronic duo was co-produced with Lars Stalfors.
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Resistance
by Brandon Coleman
September 14, 2018
The second full-length solo release for the Los Angeles artist features guest appearances from N’Dambi, Patrice Quinn, Sheera, and Techdizzle.
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Emanon
by Wayne Shorter
September 14, 2018
The three-disc release from the saxophonist includes a six-track live set recorded in 2016 and a graphic novel.
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Body
by The Necks
August 17, 2018
The 20th full-length release for the Australian trio of Chris Abrahams, Lloyd Swanton, and Tony Buck consists of a single nearly 57-minute-long piece.
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Vanished Gardens
by Charles Lloyd & the Marvels
June 29, 2018
The collaboration with Lucinda Williams, the saxophonist and the Marvels (Bill Frisell, Greg Leisz, Reuben Rogers, and Eric Harland) features new versions of Williams' songs “Dust,” “Ventura” and “Unsuffer Me,” as well as Thelonious Monk’s “Monk’s Mood,” Jim Hendrix’s “Angel,” and three original instrumentals.
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Both Directions at Once: The Lost Album
by John Coltrane
June 29, 2018
A copy of the legendary jazz saxophonist's March 1963 session with producer Bob Thiele and Coltrane's band: McCoy Tyner, Elvin Jones, and Jimmy Garrison features two never heard before songs. A deluxe edition includes seven alternative takes, including four of "Impressions."
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Heaven & Earth
by Kamasi Washington
June 22, 2018
The second full-length release for the Los Angeles jazz saxophonist features contributions from Tony Austin, Ronald Bruner, Jr., Brandon Coleman, Cameron Graves, Terrace Martin, Miles Mosley, Patrice Quinn, and Thundercat.
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Collagically Speaking
by R+R=Now
June 22, 2018
The debut full-length release inspired by Nina Simone for the group formed by Robert Glasper includes Derrick Hodge, Terrace Martin, Taylor McFerrin, Christian Scott, and Justin Tyson with guest appearances from Goapele, Omari Hardwick, and DJ Jahi Sundance.
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Lower East Suite, Pt. 3
by Onyx Collective
June 15, 2018
The debut full-length release for the New York City jazz band was inspired by its own challenges of finding and keeping practice space in the Big Apple.
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New Bodies
by Tangents
June 15, 2018
The third full-length release for the Australian experimental instrumental five-piece was recorded and mixed by Richard Belkner.
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Happysad
by Kiefer
June 8, 2018
The second full-length release for the Los Angeles pianist and producer features elements of jazz, hip-hop, and electronic music.
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The Return
by Kamaal Williams
May 25, 2018
The debut full-length release for the British jazz artist features a guest appearance from Mansur Brown and influences from drum 'n' bass, hip hop and R&B.
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Understand What Black Is
by The Last Poets
May 18, 2018
The first release in over 20 years for the Harlem trio of Abiodun Oyewole, Umar Bin Hassan, and Baba Donn Babatunde was produced by Ben Lamdin and Prince Fatty.
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Your Queen Is A Reptile
by Sons of Kemet
March 30, 2018
The third full-length release for the jazz quartet led by the tenor saxophonist Shabaka Hutchings features contributions from Josh Idehen and Congo Natty.
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The Final Tour: The Bootleg Series, Vol. 6 [Box Set]
by Miles Davis
March 23, 2018
The sixth volume of Legacy's Miles Davis Bootleg Series feature five concerts in March 1960 with John Coltrane: Two at Paris' L'Olympia, two at Stockholm's Konserthuset, and one from Copenhagen's Tivolis Koncertsal.
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Ceremony of Dreams: Studio Sessions and Outtakes 1972-1977 [Box Set]
by Entourage
March 23, 2018
The three-disc box set includes 30 previously unreleased tracks from the 1970s experimental group whose full name was The Entourage Music & Theatre Ensemble.
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American Dollar Bill - Keep Facing Sideways, You're Too Hideous To Look at Face On
by Keiji Haino
February 23, 2018
The collaboration between Keiji Haino and Sumac was recorded during improvised sessions.
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A Humdrum Star
by GoGo Penguin
February 9, 2018
The fourth full-length release for the Manchester-based jazz trio features elements of electronic music.
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The Hands
by Fire
February 9, 2018
This is the sixth full-length release for the Swedish trio of Mats Gustafsson, Johan Berthling and Andreas Werliin.
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Modern Lore
by Julian Lage
February 2, 2018
The second full-length release for the California jazz guitarist with Scott Colley and Kenny Wollesen features a more rock influences.
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Nat King Cole & Me
by Gregory Porter
October 27, 2017
The fifth full-length release for the Grammy-winning jazz singer is an tribute to Nat "King" Cole.
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Black Notes From the Deep
by Courtney Pine
October 27, 2017
The tenor saxophone is central to latest release for the British jazz that also features guest vocals from Omar Lye-Fook.
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Solo: Reflections and Meditations on Monk
by Wadada Leo Smith
October 20, 2017
The latest release from the trumpeter/composer features four new songs and four Thelonious Monk compositions that were were recorded in Finland.
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The Emancipation Procrastination
by Christian Scott
October 20, 2017
The third and final release for the New Orleans trumpeter's Centennial Trilogy was produced with Chris Dunn and Louis Marks.
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Arise
by Zara McFarlane
October 6, 2017
The third full-length release for the British jazz singer features a guest appearance from Shabaka Hutchings and was produced by her drummer, Moses Boyd.
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Lilies
by Melanie De Biasio
October 6, 2017
The third full-length release for the Belgian jazz singer was self-produced.
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Harmony of Difference [EP]
by Kamasi Washington
September 29, 2017
The six-track EP from the avant-garde jazz artist premiered as part of the 2017 Whitney Biennial featuring a series of projected paintings created his sister Amani Washington.
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Dreams and Daggers
by Cécile McLorin Salvant
September 29, 2017
The fourth full-length release for the jazz singer was recorded live with her pianist Diehl, bassist Paul Sikivie and drummer Lawrence Leathers.
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