Album Releases by Genre
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Aytche
by Joseph Shabason
August 25, 2017
The debut full-length solo release for the Toronto-based saxophonist who has worked with Destroyer and DIANA features contributions from Destroyer's Nic Bragg, Philippe Melanson and Bram Gielen.
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Art in the Age of Automation
by Portico Quartet
August 25, 2017
The fourth full-length release for the British band (2015's Living Fields was released as a trio under the name Portico) was recorded in London and sees them returning as a four-piece.
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Far from Over
by Vijay Iyer
August 25, 2017
The latest release for the jazz pianist includes Stephan Crump, Graham Haynes, Steve Lehman, Mark Shim, and Tyshawn Sorey to form a sextet.
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The Right to Love
by Liane Carroll
August 18, 2017
The latest full-length release for the British jazz singer was produced by James Macmillan.
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The Sounds of Crenshaw, Vol. 1
by The Pollyseeds
July 14, 2017
Producer Terrace Martin brought together a group of musicians that included Chachi, Robert Glasper, Rose Gold, Trevor Lawrence Jr., Brandon Owens, Wyann Vaughn, and Marlon Williams for this album of music inspired by the west coast jazz, R&B and hip-hop.
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The Usual Suspects
by Jah Wobble's Invaders of the Heart
July 7, 2017
The latest release for the bassist and The Invaders Of The Heart features 23 tracks includes songs from his solo work and with Public Image Limited with guest appearances from Aurora Dawn and Holly Macve.
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Les Liaisons Dangereuses 1960
by Thelonious Monk
June 16, 2017
The previously unreleased soundtrack sessions for Roger Vadim's film Les Liaisons Dangereuses 1960 featured Sam Jones, Charlie Rouse, Art Taylor, and Barney Wilen.
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Journey to the Mountain of Forever
by Binker & Moses
June 2, 2017
The second release for the collaboration between jazz saxophonist Binker Golding and drummer Moses Boyd features Evan Parker, Yussef Dayes, Tori Handsley, Sarathy Korwar, and Byron Wallen.
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Towards Language
by Arve Henriksen
June 2, 2017
The ninth full-length solo release for the Norwegian trumpeter under his name was recorded live in a studio.
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Small Town [Live]
by Bill Frisell
May 26, 2017
The debut full-length release of the collaboration of Bill Frisell and Thomas Morgan was recorded live at New York City's Village Vanguard.
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Truth, Liberty & Soul: Live in NYC: The Complete 1982 NPR Jazz Alive! Recording
by Jaco Pastorius
May 26, 2017
The complete recording of the jazz bass guitarist and his Word of Mouth Big Band at George Wein's Kool Jazz Festival at New York City's Avery Fisher Hall on June 27, 1982 includes 40 minutes of additional music that was not aired on NPR's Jazz Alive! program. An 100-page liner book features essays, interviews and photos.
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Turn Up the Quiet
by Diana Krall
May 5, 2017
The latest release of songs from the Great American Songbook for the jazz singer/pianist was produced by Tommy LiPuma.
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World Spirituality Classics 1: The Ecstatic Music of Alice Coltrane Turiyasangitananda
by Alice Coltrane
May 5, 2017
Tracks from the four spiritual albums released to members of the jazz artist's ashram in the 1980s-90s are remastered and collected in this 10-track compilation.
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Parking Lot Symphony
by Trombone Shorty
April 28, 2017
The fourth full-length studio release for Troy Andrews was produced by Chris Seefried.
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All This I Do for Glory
by Colin Stetson
April 28, 2017
The sixth full-length solo release for the saxophonist was recorded live with no overdubs or loops and was self-produced.
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Charlie Watts Meets the Danish Radio Big Band [Live]
by Charlie Watts
April 21, 2017
The Rolling Stones drummer recorded the album live with the Danish Radio Big Band in 2010 at the Concert Hall of Denmark.
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Thunder of the Gods
by Sun Ra
April 7, 2017
The three track release from the avant-garde jazz artist features three previously unreleased recordings from 1972's Universe in Blue and 1966's Strange Strings sessions.
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My Foolish Heart
by Ralph Towner
February 3, 2017
The latest solo release for the acoustic jazz guitarist was produced by Manfred Eicher.
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Prick of the Litter
by Delbert McClinton
January 27, 2017
The 19th full-length studio release for the Texan blues rock artist was co-produced with Bob Britt and Kevin McKendree.
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I Go Back Home
by Jimmy Scott
January 27, 2017
The final album for the jazz artist who passed away in 2014 was produced by Ralf Kemper and features guest appearances from Kenny Barron, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Till Brönner, Oscar Castro Neves, Joey DeFrancesco, Monica Mancini, Gregoire Maret, James Moody, Renee Olstead, Joe Pesci, and Arturo Sandoval.
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Umbrella Weather
by Led Bib
January 27, 2017
The eighth full-length release for the British avant-jazz group led by Mark Holub was recorded in Vienna.
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Piano Song
by Matthew Shipp
January 27, 2017
The latest release for the jazz piano trio formed by Matthew Shipp with Michael Bisio and Newman Taylor-Baker is the final album for the Thirsty Ear label.
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Up and Coming
by John Abercrombie Quartet
January 13, 2017
This is the second full-length release for the jazz quartet led by guitarist John Abercrombie that includes Marc Copland, Drew Gress, and Joey Baron.
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Hot Coffey in the D: Burnin' at Morey Baker's Showplace Lounge
by Dennis Coffey
January 13, 2017
The 1968 recording from Morey Baker's Showplace Lounge in Detroit features the live set from the Motown guitarist with Melvin Davis and Lyman Woodard. [Originally released in limited vinyl release Nov 2016 as part of Record Store Day]
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Singles: The Definitive 45's Collection
by Sun Ra
December 9, 2016
The three-disc compilation of the 45 RPM singles released between 1952-1961 from the jazz artist.
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Future Standards
by Howe Gelb
November 25, 2016
The latest solo release from the Giant Sand artist is a jazz-influenced album with a duet with Lonna Kelley.
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Snake Pit
by Harvey Mandel
November 18, 2016
The latest solo studio release for the blues-rock guitarist who played with such artists as Canned Heat, John Mayall, and the Rolling Stones, was recorded in two days.
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Black Focus
by Yussef Kamaal
November 11, 2016
The debut full-length release for the collaboration between Yussef Dayes and Kamaal Williams was produced by Malcolm Catto.
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Beyond Now
by Donny McCaslin
October 21, 2016
The saxophonist is better known for his recent work on David Bowie's Blackstar and this release was inspired by the pop icon, including two covers of his songs.
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Miles Davis Quintet: Freedom Jazz Dance: The Bootleg Series, Vol. 5
by Miles Davis
October 21, 2016
The three-disc set from the Miles Davis Bootleg Series includes recordings from rehearsals, with partial and alternate takes.
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America's National Parks
by Wadada Leo Smith
October 14, 2016
The six-movement suite from the composer/trumpeter was inspired in part by Ken Burns' documentary series "The National Parks: America's Best Idea" and Smith's own research.
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Big Boat
by Phish
October 7, 2016
The 13th full-length release fro the jam band led by Trey Anastasio was produced by Bob Ezrin.
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Day Breaks
by Norah Jones
October 7, 2016
The singer-songwriter returns to her jazz roots on her sixth full-length solo release that includes three cover songs.
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I'm Glad Trouble Don't Last Always
by Luke Winslow-King
September 30, 2016
The fifth full-length release for the New Orleans-based blues singer-songwriter was influenced by his divorce in 2015.
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13
by Supersilent
September 30, 2016
the 13th release for the avant-garde Norwegian trio of Arve Henriksen, Helge Sten (aka Deathprod) and Ståle Storløkken was recorded from the music coming out from its stage PA system.
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In Dub
by Jah Wobble
September 23, 2016
The collection of 37 tracks from the former PiL bassist's career as a solo performer includes works from his band The Invaders of The Heart, Temple of Sound, The Chinese Dub Orchestra, and The Nippon Dub Ensemble.
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ArtScience
by Robert Glasper Experiment
September 16, 2016
Written and produced together for the first time, the latest release for the group that features influences of jazz, R&B, hip-hop and pop was recorded in New Orleans.
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Secular Hymns
by Madeleine Peyroux
September 16, 2016
The eighth full-length studio release for the jazz singer was recorded in one day at the Saint Mary Church in Great Milton, Oxfordshire, England.
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Stripped
by Macy Gray
September 9, 2016
The jazz-influenced ninth full-length studio release for the R&B singer was recorded in a church with one microphone.
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Everything Is Nothing
by Jah Wobble's Invaders of the Heart
September 2, 2016
The release from the British artist was produced with Youth and features influences from jazz, afro-beat and funk music.
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Blade of Love
by Battle Trance
August 26, 2016
The second full-length release for the tenor sax jazz quartet led by Travis Laplante was recorded in Vermont.
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Lovers
by Nels Cline
August 5, 2016
The instrumental jazz double-album from the Wilco guitarist features an ensemble of 23 musicians conducted by Michael Leonhart and was produced by David Breskin.
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Day to Day
by Sarathy Korwar
July 8, 2016
The debut full-length release for the British-based producer features the Sidi Troupe of Ratanpur, Indian folk music, electronica, and jazz music.
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IV
by BadBadNotGood
July 8, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the Canadian jazz group features guest appearances from Future Islands' Samuel T. Herring, Mick Jenkins, Kaytranada, Colin Stetson, and Charlotte Day Wilson.
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American Tunes
by Allen Toussaint
June 10, 2016
Produced by Joe Henry, the final release for the New Orleans artist, who passed away in November 2015, features guest appearances from Bill Frisell, Rhiannon Giddens, Greg Leisz, Charles Lloyd, and Van Dyke Parks.
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You & I
by Ala.Ni
June 10, 2016
This is the debut full-length release for the London-based singer-songwriter who was a back-up singer for such artists as Damon Albarn, Mary J Blige, and Andrea Bocelli.
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Jackie Lynn
by Jackie Lynn
June 10, 2016
Chicago-based singer-songwriter Haley Fohr, who also released music under the name Circuit des Yeux returns as Jackie Lynn in this concept album.
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Blues and Ballads
by Brad Mehldau Trio
June 3, 2016
As the title states, the latest release for the trio features ballads and blues songs.
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Everything's Beautiful
by Robert Glasper
May 27, 2016
Robert Glasper took master takes and outtakes of Miles Davis' work and produced new songs with vocals from Erykah Badu, Bilal, Hiatus Kaiyote, Illa J, Ledisi, KING, Laura Mvula, John Scofield, and Stevie Wonder.
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Fool
by Jameszoo
May 13, 2016
The debut full-length release for the Dutch producer Mitchel van Dinther features contributions from such artists as Steve Kuhn, Thundercat, and Arthur Verocai.
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Take Me to the Alley
by Gregory Porter
May 6, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the soul-jazz singer-songwriter was produced by Kamau Kenyatta.
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The Unity Sessions
by Pat Metheny
May 6, 2016
The album contains music from Pat Metheny Unity Group's performance at New York's Black Box Theatre in December 2014.
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Culcha Vulcha
by Snarky Puppy
April 29, 2016
The first studio release in eight years for the Brooklyn-based jazz-influenced collective.
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Become Alive
by Dave Harrington Group
April 15, 2016
The debut full-length solo project for the former Darkside member was inspired by jazz album of the 60s and 70s.
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Tropix
by Céu
March 25, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the Brazilian pop singer-songwriter was co-produced with Naçao Zumbi's Pupillo and Hervé Salters.
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A Cosmic Rhythm with Each Stroke
by Vijay Iyer
March 25, 2016
The debut full-length release for the duet between Vijay Iyer and Wadada Leo Smith was produced by Manfred Eicher.
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Emily's D+Evolution
by Esperanza Spalding
March 4, 2016
The fifth full-length solo release for the multiple Grammy-winning artist is a concept album built around her muse named Emily (which is also her middle name) and was produced with Tony Visconti.
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Summertime: Willie Nelson Sings Gershwin
by Willie Nelson
February 26, 2016
Produced by Buddy Cannon, the country singer-songwriter covers songs by the Gershwin brothers features guest appearances from Cyndi Lauper and Sheryl Crow.
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Man Made Object
by GoGo Penguin
February 5, 2016
The third full-length release for the British jazz trio of Rob Turner, Nick Blacka, and Chris Illingworth features influences from electronic music.
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I Long to See You
by Charles Lloyd
January 15, 2016
The latest release for saxophonist Charles Lloyd features Bill Frisell and Greg Leisz as well as guest vocals from Willie Nelson and Norah Jones.
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The Blue Hour
by Federico Albanese
January 15, 2016
The latest release for the Berlin-based Italian pianist was mixed by Francesco Donadello.
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Nursery Rhymes
by Bill Wells
November 27, 2015
The latest release from the Scottish jazz pianist and composer are nursery rhymes turned into songs sung by such guests as Amy Allison, Isobel Campbell, Michael Cerveris, Karen Mantler, Deerhoof's Satomi Matsuzaki, Hospitality's Amber Papini, Syd Straw, Bridget St. John, and Yo La Tengo.
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10 Years Solo Live [Box Set]
by Brad Mehldau
November 13, 2015
The four disc collection features live recordings from a variety of the jazz pianist's concerts from the past ten years.
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To Those of Earth & Other Worlds
by Sun Ra & His Arkestra
October 30, 2015
The two-disc compilation of 35 tracks by Sun Ra was mixed by Gilles Peterson.
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Vertigo
by The Necks
October 30, 2015
The 18th release for the Sydney-based experimental jazz trio features one 44-minute long track.
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International Blackjazz Society
by Shining
October 23, 2015
The seventh full-length studio release for the Norwegian group led by Jørgen Munkeby was mixed by Sean Beavan.
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Rattle That Lock
by David Gilmour
September 18, 2015
The fourth solo release for the Pink Floyd guitarist was produced with Phil Manzanera.
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Late Night Tales
by Nils Frahm
September 11, 2015
This is the latest Late Night Tales mix album from Nils Frahm.
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Resistance
by The Souljazz Orchestra
September 4, 2015
The seventh full-length release for the Canadian Afro-jazz group features influences from French Caribbean and Francophone West African music.
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Miles Davis at Newport: 1955-1975 The Bootleg Series, Vol. 4
by Miles Davis
July 17, 2015
The fourth volume of the trumpeter's live Bootleg Series features performances at the Newport in 1955, 1958, 1966, 1967, 1969, 1971, 1973, and 1975.
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Into the Deep
by Galactic
July 17, 2015
The eighth full-length studio release for the New Orleans jazz-funk-jam group features guest appearances from Brushy One String, Macy Gray, JJ Grey, Maggie Koerner, Ryan Montbleau, David Shaw of the Revivalists, Mavis Staples, and Charm Taylor.
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Nina Revisited: A Tribute to Nina Simone
by Various Artists
July 10, 2015
The tribute album to the High Priestess of Soul was co-executive produced by Lauryn Hill and Robert Glasper with artist such as Mary J. Blige, Common, Lalah Hathaway, Gregory Porter, Lisa Simone, Alice Smith, Jazmine Sullivan, and Usher covering her standards.
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Covered: The Robert Glasper Trio Recorded Live at Capitol Studios
by Robert Glasper
June 16, 2015
The latest release from the jazz trio led by pianist Robert Glasper features a guest appearance from Harry Belafonte.
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Currency of Man
by Melody Gardot
June 2, 2015
The fourth full-length release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Larry Klein.
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Starfire
by Jaga Jazzist
June 1, 2015
The sixth studio release for the Norwegian experimental jazz ensemble was inspired by Lars Horntveth's move to Los Angeles.
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Sylva [Live]
by Snarky Puppy
May 26, 2015
The fifth live album for the Brooklyn jazz funk collective is a collaboration with the Metropole Orkest orchestra.
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The Bad Plus Joshua Redman
by The Bad Plus
May 26, 2015
This is the debut release for the collaboration between The Bad Plus and jazz saxophonist Joshua Redman.
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Live+
by Jeff Beck
May 19, 2015
The live album includes live tracks from the British rock artist's 2014 tour as well as two studio recordings featuring guest vocals from Veronica Bellino and Ruth Lorenzo.
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Tenderness
by J.D. Souther
May 12, 2015
The third studio release for the singer-songwriter since he returned in 2008 was produced by Larry Klein.
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The Epic
by Kamasi Washington
May 5, 2015
The debut full-length release for the Los Angeles jazz saxophonist features his ten-piece band, as well as a 32-piece orchestra, and a 20-person choir.
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Never Were the Way She Was
by Colin Stetson
April 28, 2015
The debut full-length collaboration between Arcade Fire's saxophonist Colin Stetson and violinist Sarah Neufeld was produced by Hans Bernard.
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Entanglement
by Michael Price
April 14, 2015
The latest release for the composer better known for his television soundtrack work was created over two years and recorded in Berlin.
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Same As You
by Polar Bear
April 14, 2015
The sixth full-length release for the British experimental jazz band led by Seb Rochford was produced by Ken Barrientos.
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Something in the Water
by Pokey LaFarge
April 7, 2015
The seventh full-length release for the Americana singer-songwriter was produced by Jimmy Sutton.
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My Weekly Reader
by Nellie McKay
March 24, 2015
The sixth studio release for the singer-songwriter is a 1960s covers album was co-produced with Beatles producer Geoff Emerick.
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Lost and Found
by Buena Vista Social Club
March 24, 2015
The latest release for the Cuban band includes unreleased tracks from its original 1996 EGREM studios sessions as well as live tracks and rehearsal sessions from other albums.
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Cortar Todo
by Zu
March 23, 2015
The latest release for the Italian experimental jazz-metal band is its first with new drummer Gabe Serbian.
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Ol' Glory
by JJ Grey & Mofro
February 24, 2015
The latest studio release for the Florida southern rock/funk band features guest appearances from Luther Dickinson and Derek Trucks.
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Break Stuff
by Vijay Iyer Trio
February 10, 2015
The latest release from the jazz trio features music inspired by Detroit techno DJ Robert Hood, Thelonious Monk, West African music, and the novel Open City.
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Wallflower
by Diana Krall
February 3, 2015
Postponed from its October 2014 release due to pneumonia, the 12th full-length studio release from the Canadian jazz singer features songs that inspired her and was produced by David Foster.
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Ornithophobia
by Troyka
January 26, 2015
The third full-length release for the British electronic jazz band that includes Kit Downes and Chris Montague was produced by Petter Eldh.
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Different Every Time
by Robert Wyatt
November 17, 2014
The two-disc compilation for the guitarist includes one disc with Wyatt's work as part of Soft Machine, Matching Mole, as well as a solo artist and the second disc includes collaborations and guest appearances with such artists as Bjork, Anja Garbarek, Hot Chip, Jeanette Lindstrom, Mike Mantler, and Phil Manzanera.
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Everlasting Arms
by Luke Winslow-King
September 30, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the singer-songwriter from New Orleans features a duet with Esther Rose King.
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In the Orbit of Ra
by Sun Ra & His Arkestra
September 23, 2014
Marshall Allen, the current member of the Arkestra worked on this compilation of the jazz musician's works from the 1950s to the '70s.
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Offering: Live at Temple University
by John Coltrane
September 23, 2014
The often-bootlegged concert sees a complete official recording from master tapes on a two-disc set of the jazz saxophonist at Philadelphia's Temple University on November 11, 1966.
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All Rise: A Joyful Elegy for Fats Waller
by Jason Moran
September 16, 2014
The jazz pianist worked with Meshell Ndegeocello and Don Was on a tribute album to Fats Waller after Moran had been commissioned to create one as part of the Harlem Stage Gatehouse Jazz Shrines series.
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I've Been to Many Places
by Matthew Shipp
September 9, 2014
The ninth solo release from the New York jazz pianist features new arrangements of standards as well as his own work with other collaborators.
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Ske-Dat-De-Dat: The Spirit of Satch
by Dr. John
August 19, 2014
Dr. John's tribute album to Louis Armstrong features James "12" Andrews, Terence Blanchard, the Blind Boys of Alabama, Shemekia Copeland, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Anthony Hamilton, Mike Ladd, Ledisi, The McCrary Sisters, trumpeter Nicholas Payton, Bonnie Raitt, and Arturo Sandoval.
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Standards, Vol. III
by National Jazz Trio of Scotland
July 22, 2014
This is the third full-length studio release for the alternative jazz quartet led by Bill Wells.
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Enter
by Fire! Orchestra
July 22, 2014
The free jazz trio of Mats Gustafsson, Johan Berthling, and Andreas Werliin worked with a 28-piece Nordic jazz ensemble on its latest release.
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