Album Releases by Genre
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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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No Fools, No Fun
by Puss N Boots
July 15, 2014
This is the debut release for the alternative country side project that includes Norah Jones, Sasha Dobson, and Catherine Popper.
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Fuego
by Phish
June 24, 2014
The 12th studio release for the jam band was was produced by Bob Ezrin.
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Last Dance
by Charlie Haden
June 17, 2014
The second release of jazz classic from Keith Jarrett and Charlie Haden are from the same 2007 sessions as those on 2010's Jasmine.
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The People In Your Neighbourhood
by Led Bib
May 13, 2014
The latest studio release for the British jazz-rock band led by Mark Holub was funded through contributions from a Kickstarter campaign.
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III
by BadBadNotGood
May 6, 2014
The third release for the Canadian hip-hop jazz trio of Chester Hansen, Alex Sowinski, and Matthew Tavares was produced by Frank Dukes.
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Haul Away!
by Liz Green
April 14, 2014
The second release from the British singer-songwriter was produced by Liam Watson.
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The Rite of Spring
by The Bad Plus
March 25, 2014
The jazz piano trio's latest release is an interpretation of Igor Stravinsky's 1913 work, Rite of Spring.
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Miles at the Fillmore - Miles Davis 1970: The Bootleg Series, Vol. 3
by Miles Davis
March 25, 2014
The four-disc set collects the full concerts from Miles Davis' [backed by a band that included Steve Grossman, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette, Airto Moreira, Chick Corea, and Keith Jarrett] 1970 performances at the Fillmore East between June 17 and 20, that were originally edited down for the 1971 double LP release. In addition there is three tracks from the April 11th performance at Fillmore West.
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The Imagined Savior Is Far Easier to Paint
by Ambrose Akinmusire
March 11, 2014
The jazz trumpeter's second release on the Blue Note label with hi with his quintet was self-produced.
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Inner Fire
by The Souljazz Orchestra
February 25, 2014
The sixth release for the Canadian collective was produced by Pierre Chrétien and Jason Jakunas.
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If You Knew Her
by Zara McFarlane
February 11, 2014
This is the second full-length solo release for the British jazz singer.
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by Pat Metheny Unity Group
February 4, 2014
The second release for the Pat Metheny band that includes Chris Potter, Antonio Sanchez, and Ben Williams is its first with new member Giulio Carmassi.
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Piano Nights
by Bohren & der Club of Gore
January 28, 2014
This is the seventh full-length release for the German ambient jazz band led by Christoph Clöser and Morten Gass.
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No End
by Keith Jarrett
November 25, 2013
The pianist plays not only piano but bass guitar, drums, electric guitar, percussion, recorder, and tabla on this release recorded in 1986.
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Boot!
by The Thing
November 19, 2013
The latest release for the Scandinavian free jazz trio of baritone saxophonist Mats Gustafsson, bassist Ingebrigt Håker Flaten, and drummer Paal Nilssen-Love includes three originals and two jazz standards.
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Open
by The Necks
October 29, 2013
The 17th release for the Australian improvised jazz trio is an over hour piece.
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Black Radio 2
by Robert Glasper Experiment
October 29, 2013
The follow-up to the jazz musician's Grammy-winning R&B release includes contributions from such artist as Marsha Ambrosius, Brandy, Common, Dwele, Faith Evans, Anthony Hamilton, Lalah Hathaway, Norah Jones, Jill Scott, Snoop Dogg, Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump, and Malcolm Jamal Warner.
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Burn
by Sons of Kemet
October 8, 2013
This is the debut full-length release for the British jazz quartet of Shabaka Hutchings, Oren Marshall, Tom Skinner, and Seb Rochford.
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Black Jazz Signature
by Theo Parrish
September 3, 2013
The Detroit house DJ/producer mixes tracks from the 1970s label Black Jazz Records for the latest compilation of DJ mixes from Snow Dog Records.
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Out Here
by Christian McBride Trio
August 6, 2013
This is the second studio release for the bassist in 2013.
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The Vigil
by Chick Corea
August 6, 2013
Charles Altura, Hadrien Feraud, Tim Garland and Marcus Gilmore form the latest band for the jazz pianist's latest release.
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The Big Dream
by David Lynch
July 16, 2013
The second full-length solo release from the film director includes a cover of Bob Dylan's "The Ballad of Hollis Brown and a guest appearance from Lykke Li.
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That's It!
by Preservation Hall Jazz Band
July 9, 2013
This is the first release of original music from the New Orleans jazz band was co-produced with My Morning Jacket's Jim James.
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Melt Yourself Down
by Melt Yourself Down
June 25, 2013
The debut release for the avant-garde jazz group that includes Kushal Gaya, Ruth Goller, Shabaka Hutchings, Satin Singh, Tom Skinner, and Pete Wareham was produced by Leafcutter John.
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Sound the Alarm
by Booker T. Jones
June 25, 2013
The multiple Grammy-winning R&B/soul singer returns to the Stax label with an album featuring guest appearances from such artists as Gary Clark, Jr., Estelle, Anthony Hamilton, Mayer Hawthorne, Luke James, Sheila E., and Vintage Trouble.
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Ghil
by Okkyung Lee
June 24, 2013
Produced by Lasse Marhaug, the album of cello music was recorded on a cassette recorder in a variety of locations in Norway.
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Big Sur
by Bill Frisell
June 18, 2013
The first release on Sony's Okeh label, the music written while the jazz musician was in Big Sur was commissioned by the Monterey Jazz Festival.
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Everything We Hold
by Kairos Quartet
June 18, 2013
The third release for the jazz quartet led by Adam Waldmann includes vocals from Emilia Mårtensson as well as guest vocals from Marc O'Reilly and Omar.
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Every Man Should Know
by Harry Connick, Jr.
June 11, 2013
Kim Burrell, Leroy Jones, Branford and Wynton Marsalis guest on the latest album from the New Orleans jazz singer-songwriter.
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Somewhere
by Keith Jarrett Trio
May 28, 2013
Keith Jarrett's trio with Gary Peacock and Jack DeJohnette return with its first new release in four years with this six-track album recorded live in 2009 at Luzern.
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Momentum
by Jamie Cullum
May 20, 2013
The sixth studio release for the British jazz-pop artist was recorded with such items as iPhone apps, old keyboards, and cassette recorders.
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Live with Britten Sinfonia
by Jaga Jazzist
May 14, 2013
The live release of the collaboration between the Norwegian jazz-rock band and the British chamber orchestra Britten Sinfonia was recorded in London in 2012.
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My Garden State
by Glenn Jones
May 14, 2013
The sixth solo release for the guitarist was written and recorded in New Jersey while he was taking care of his mother.
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All of Them Witches
by Hedvig Mollestad Trio
May 14, 2013
This is the second release for the Norwegian instrumental jazz rock/metal trio band.
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Spirityouall
by Bobby McFerrin
May 14, 2013
The latest release for the multiple Grammy-winning includes Esperanza Spalding as a guest vocalist.
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Walking Shadows
by Joshua Redman
May 7, 2013
The saxophonist is backed by producer/pianist Brad Mehldau, bassist Larry Grenadier and drummer Brian Blade on this jazz orchestral release.
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13 Degrees of Reality
by The Heliocentrics
April 30, 2013
The latest release for the the British ensemble includes influences of jazz, rock, and world music with instruments such as kalimba, the koto, marimbula, and santur.
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Your Turn
by Marc Ribot's Ceramic Dog
April 30, 2013
The mostly instrumental second release for Marc Ribot's experimental trio was produced by Greg Saunier of Deerhoof.
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New History Warfare, Vol. 3: To See More Light
by Colin Stetson
April 30, 2013
The final volume to the saxophonist's New History Warfare series was produced by Ben Frost and features guest vocals Bon Iver's Justin Vernon on four tracks.
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Let's Face the Music and Dance
by Willie Nelson
April 16, 2013
The latest release from the country singer with his backing band, the Family, includes covers of classic country and standard songs.
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Ballads
by Liane Carroll
April 15, 2013
The British jazz singer's latest release was produced by James McMillan.
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Functional Arrhythmias
by Steve Coleman & the Five Elements
March 26, 2013
Saxophonist Steve Coleman returns with Jonathan Finlayson, Miles Okazaki, Sean Rickman, and Anthony Tidd backing him on the release inspired by the functions of the human body.
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Selected Studies, Vol. 1
by Lloyd Cole
March 5, 2013
British rock singer-songwriter Lloyd Cole was contacted by krautrock musician Hans-Joachim Roedelius, who had remixed Cole's 2001 ambient solo album Plastic Wood on his own. Although, never released, they stayed in contact and now years later, they have teamed up to release a new ambient electronica album.
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The Blue Room
by Madeleine Peyroux
March 5, 2013
Produced by Larry Klein, the jazz singer's second release on Decca features songs from Ray Charles' 1962 album, Modern Sounds In Country & Western Music.
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Hagar's Song
by Jason Moran
February 26, 2013
The album of jazz originals and standards from saxophonist Charles Lloyd and pianist Jason Moran includes a five-part suite dedicated to Lloyd's great-great grandmother.
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The Jazz Age
by The Bryan Ferry Orchestra
February 12, 2013
Bryan Ferry re-recorded 13 songs from Roxy Music's catalog as well as his own solo work as jazz instrumentals.
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Without a Net
by Wayne Shorter
February 5, 2013
The third live release from the Wayne Shorter Quartet was recorded during the group's 2011 tour.
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The Sirens
by Chris Potter
January 29, 2013
The concept album inspired by Homer's The Odyssey is the first album with the saxophonist leading a group of musicians.
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Live in Europe 1969: The Bootleg Series, Vol. 2
by Miles Davis Quintet
January 29, 2013
The four-disc CD/DVD box set features three live performances in Europe, including the Antibes Jazz Festival in 1969 by Miles Davis with Wayne Shorter, Chick Corea, Dave Holland, and Jack DeJohnette.
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No Beginning No End
by José James
January 22, 2013
The R&B/jazz singer-songwriter's fourth full-length was co-produced with Pino Palladino and Brian Bender.
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FIDLAR
by FIDLAR
January 22, 2013
This is the debut full-length release for Los Angles surf punk rock quartet.
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Cross Culture
by Joe Lovano Us Five
January 8, 2013
This is the third release from the tenor saxophonist with the Us Five quintet.
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The Taxidermist
by Nostalgia 77
November 20, 2012
This is the latest release from jazz producer Benedic Lamdin as Nostalgia 77 and the Monster.
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Stones
by Colin Stetson
November 9, 2012
The four-track release from Mats Gustafsson and Colin Stetson was recorded live at the Vancouver Jazz Festival in 2011.
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Connected
by Robin Fox
October 23, 2012
Experimental guitarist Oren Ambarchi and electronic artist Robin Fox came together in 2011 to work on this soundtrack for the Australian dance company, Chunky Move.
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Alone Together
by Karriem Riggins
October 22, 2012
Jazz, hip hop, electronic, rock, and funk are just some of the music styles influences on the debut solo 34-track release from the jazz drummer and hip hop producer.
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Archipelago
by Hidden Orchestra
October 9, 2012
The latest release from the Joe Acheson's jazz collective features contributions from such musicians as Su-a Lee, Mary MacMaster, Floex, and Phil Cardwell.
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Glad Rag Doll
by Diana Krall
October 2, 2012
Produced by T-Bone Burnett, the covers album from Diana Krall includes songs culled from the collection of 78s her father had.
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St. Peter & 57th St. [Live]
by Preservation Hall Jazz Band
September 25, 2012
The jazz group celebrated its 50th anniversary with a live concert at Carnegie Hall with such guests as Steve Earle, Givers, Merrill Garbus (aka Tune-Yards), Mos Def, My Morning Jacket, and Pete Seeger's grandson, Tao Rodríguez-Seeger.
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1619 Broadway: The Brill Building Project
by Kurt Elling
September 25, 2012
The Grammy-winning jazz singer covers songs by the songwriters who lived in the Brill Building in the '50s and '60s.
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Made Possible
by The Bad Plus
September 25, 2012
This is the second release for the jazz trio of bassist Reid Anderson, pianist Ethan Iverson, and drummer David King.
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Guzo
by Samuel Yirga
September 25, 2012
The Ethiopian pianist melds American jazz, funk, and his native music together on his debut release.
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Solidarity
by The Souljazz Orchestra
September 18, 2012
This is the fifth release for the Canadian group who combine the influences of Afro-beat, Caribbean, Latin, and tropical music with jazz, funk, and soul.
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Where Do You Start
by Brad Mehldau Trio
September 18, 2012
Brad Mehldau's second album in 2012 with his jazz trio is a covers album of songs by such artists as Sufjan Stevens, Alice in Chains, Elvis Costello, Nick Drake, and Jimi Hendrix.
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Otherworldly
by Pyramids
September 10, 2012
This is the first album in 35 years for the Ohio Afro-jazz group.
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Hot House
by Chick Corea
September 4, 2012
Pianist Chick Corea and vibraphonist Gary Burton team up again on this album of pop and jazz cover songs.
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The Story of Light
by Steve Vai
August 14, 2012
The concept album from guitarist Steve Vai is the second of a planned trilogy that began with 2005's Real Illusions: Reflections.
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Four MF's Playin Tunes
by Branford Marsalis Quartet
August 7, 2012
On the latest release for the quartet led by Branford Marsalis includes new drummer Justin Faulkner with returning members, pianist Joey Calderazzo and bassist Eric Revis.
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Christian a Tunde Adjuah
by Christian Scott
July 31, 2012
The latest album from the New Orleans trumpeter was inspired by the history of jazz, Mardi Gras Indians, and his own African ancestry.
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Konkoma
by Konkoma
July 3, 2012
This is the debut release for the London-based Ghanaian Afrobeat band featuring Alfred "Kari" Bannerman and Emmanuel Rentzos.
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Another Country
by Cassandra Wilson
June 26, 2012
The 19th release for the jazz singer is her first album not released by Blue Note and was produced with Fabrizio Sotti.
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Saltash Bells
by John Surman
June 26, 2012
The latest solo album for saxophonist John Surman was inspired by his childhood of growing up near Saltash Passage.
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Spirit Fiction
by Ravi Coltrane
June 19, 2012
The first album on new label Blue Note for the saxophonist Ravi Coltrane features two different groups backing his compositions. One led by his long-time pianist Luis Perdomo, bassist Drew Gress, and drummer E.J. Strickland and the other led by trumpeter Ralph Alessi, pianist Geri Allen, bassist James Genus, and drummer Eric Harland who worked on his second album, From the Round Box.
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Flight
by Dave Stapleton
June 19, 2012
Dave Stapleton's latest album features saxophonist Marius Neset and the Brodowski String Quartet on works that combine jazz and classical string elements together.
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The Cherry Thing
by Neneh Cherry
June 19, 2012
Neneh Cherry worked with the Norwegian/Swedish jazz trio The Thing on this jazz-inspired album.
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Unity Band
by Pat Metheny
June 12, 2012
The latest album for Pat Metheny features an ensemble that includes Antonio Sanchez, Ben Williams, and Chris Potter.
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The Absence
by Melody Gardot
May 29, 2012
Melody Gardot's third studio album was inspired by the music of Argentina, Brazil, and Portugal and was produced by Heitor Pereira.
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Ten Freedom Summers
by Wadada Leo Smith
May 22, 2012
The four-disc set from the jazz trumpeter was inspired by the Civil Rights Movement.
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Maze
by TrioVD
May 21, 2012
The latest release for the British trio continues its melding of jazz and rock music.
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Double Exposure
by John Pizzarelli
May 15, 2012
Jazz guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli re-arranges popular pop and rocks songs together into a jazz mix.
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Wild Dog
by Susanna
May 8, 2012
The eighth release for the Norwegian singer-songwriter features Emmett Kelly of Bonnie "Prince" Billy and Jeremy Gara of Arcade Fire as guests.
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Live in Detroit 1986
by Fela Kuti
May 8, 2012
The four-track (but with a two and a half hour runtime) live recording of Fela Kuti and Egypt 80 concert from November of 1986 at the Fox Theater in Detroit.
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Seeds from the Underground
by Kenny Garrett
April 10, 2012
This is the second release on Mack Avenue for jazz saxophonist Kenny Garrett.
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All Our Reasons
by Billy Hart
March 27, 2012
This is the latest album for the jazz quartet that includes pianist Ethan Iverson, saxophonist Mark Turner, bassist Ben Street, and for the first time, Billy Hart as the sole leader of the band.
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Ode
by Brad Mehldau Trio
March 20, 2012
The first studio release with the new jazz trio line-up of Mehldau, bassist Larry Grenadier, and drummer Jeff Ballard is an album of tributes to both real and fictional people.
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Jazz Mind
by Ed Schrader's Music Beat
March 20, 2012
This is the debut rock release from the collaboration between Ed Schrader and Devlin Rice.
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Radio Music Society
by Esperanza Spalding
March 20, 2012
The fourth release for the 2011 Grammy-winning Best New Artist is described as a more upbeat album with two cover songs.
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Accelerando
by Vijay Iyer Trio
March 13, 2012
The third album from pianist Vijay Iyer with bassist Stephen Crump and drummer Marcus Gilmore includes several original compositions as well as cover songs from jazz, disco, R&B, and electronic music.
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Black Radio
by Robert Glasper
February 28, 2012
The jazz pianist's latest album of original and cover songs features guest appearances by Bilal, Erykah Badu, Lalah Hathaway, Shafiq Husayn, Ledisi, Lupe Fiasco, KING, Chrisette Michele, Mos Def, Musiq Soulchild, Meshell Ndegeocello, and Stokley Williams.
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Carnivale Electricos
by Galactic
February 21, 2012
The New Orleans ensemble bring the sounds of Mardi Gras and Carnivale to its latest album of funk.
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Montauk Variations
by Matthew Bourne
February 21, 2012
The British jazz pianist's debut release on The Leaf Label features solo piano pieces.
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Snakeoil
by Tim Berne
February 7, 2012
Manfred Eicher produced the first album on ECM for saxophonist Tim Berne and his trio of musicians: Oscar Noriega, Matt Mitchell, and Ches Smith.
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Unlock Your Mind
by The Soul Rebels
January 31, 2012
The eight-piece ensemble based in New Orleans mixes jazz, R&B, funk, rap, and brass band music on its debut release.
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Purple Naked Ladies
by The Internet
January 31, 2012
The debut disc for the duo of Odd Future DJ Syd tha Kid and Matt Martians incorporates jazz, hip-hop, and R&B.
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Portico Quartet
by Portico Quartet
January 30, 2012
The third album for the British jazz band incorporates electronic elements to its sound.
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Sparrowmania!
by Mighty Sparrow
January 24, 2012
The two-disc set collects songs recorded from the late 1960s to 1970s by Trinidad's "Calypso King of the World."
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The Face of Mount Molehill
by Neil Cowley Trio
January 23, 2012
Jazz pianist Neil Cowley's latest release includes a strings group and guitarist Leo Abrahams.
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Further Explorations [Live]
by Chick Corea
January 17, 2012
Bill Evans collaborators pianist Chick Corea, bassist Eddie Gomez, and the late drummer Paul Motian recorded the tracks during a two-week period at New York's Blue Note club in 2010.
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Mindset
by The Necks
November 22, 2011
The latest release from the Australian jazz trio is composed of only two tracks, with each being over more than 20 minutes long.
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