Album Releases by Genre
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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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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 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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Made Out of Sound
by Chris Corsano
March 26, 2021
The latest full-length collaboration between Chris Corsano and Bill Orcutt were recorded separately due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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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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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Out Here
by Christian McBride Trio
August 6, 2013
This is the second studio release for the bassist in 2013.
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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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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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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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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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Lantern
by Clogs
February 7, 2006
This is the fourth album for the improvisational, instrumental, genre-defying four-piece, which shares a guitarist (Bryce Dessner) with The National.
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New History Warfare, Vol. 2: Judges
by Colin Stetson
February 22, 2011
The second album from the Polaris prize-nominated saxophonist was recorded solo, live, and in a single take. Stetson employed circular breathing and used approximately two dozen microphones, placing them on the studio walls, throughout his bass saxophone, and on his throat to produce this otherworldly-sounding album.
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Those Who Didn't Run
by Colin Stetson
October 17, 2011
On his follow-up to his second solo album, History of Warfare II, Judges, Stetson employs circular breathing.
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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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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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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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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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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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Now
by Damon Locks
April 9, 2021
The second full-length release for the Chicago-based artist and the multi-member Black Monument Ensemble was influenced by the events of 2020.
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New Future City Radio
by Damon Locks
July 28, 2023
The debut full-length collaboration from Damon Locks and Rob Mazurek features contributions from Brandi Augustus, Helado Negro's Roberto Carlos Lange
and Mauricio Takara.
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List Of Demands
by Damon Locks
January 31, 2025
The latest full-length release from Chicago-based Damon Locks features samples and contributions by Ralph Darden (aka DJ Major Taylor), Krista Franklin, Ben LaMar Gay, and Macie Stewart.
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Spirit Moves
by Dave Douglas
June 16, 2009
The latest album for the jazz musician was influenced by Lester Bowie and his Brass Fantasy band.
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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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I Came from Love
by Dave Okumu
April 14, 2023
The second solo full-length release from Dave Okumu features guest appearances from such artist as Raven Bush, Eska, Grace Jones, Anthony Joseph, Wesley Joseph, Kwabs, Robert Stillman, and Byron Wallen.
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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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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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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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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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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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I Told You So
by Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio
January 29, 2021
The second full-length studio release for the soul-jazz band is the first with new drummer Dan Weiss.
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Cold as Weiss
by Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio
February 11, 2022
The third full-length release for Seattle jazz-funk-soul band Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio is the first with new drummer, Dan Weiss.
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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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The Girl In The Other Room
by Diana Krall
April 27, 2004
New husband Elvis Costello co-wrote six of the tunes on this latest disc from platinum-selling jazz vocalist Diana Krall.
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From This Moment On
by Diana Krall
September 19, 2006
The Canadian singer/pianist tackles American standards, backed by a big band on most of the tracks.
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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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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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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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This Dream of You
by Diana Krall
September 25, 2020
The latest full-length release for the Canadian jazz artist features songs from her recording sessions from 2017's Turn Up The Quiet.
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Enigmatic Society
by Dinner Party
April 14, 2023
The second release from 9th Wonder, Robert Glasper, Terrace Martin, and Kamasi Washington as Dinner Party features guest appearances from Ant Clemons, Phoelix, Arin Ray, and Tank.
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Optometry
by DJ Spooky
July 9, 2002
This latest installment in Thirsty Ear's Blue Series of progressive/experimental jazz recordings is the work of turntablist DJ Spooky (Tha' Subliminal Kid), whose own mixing, bass, and kalimba are joined by jazz notables such as Matthew Shipp, Guillermo Barreto Brown, William Parker, and Medeski, Martin & Wood's Billy Martin.
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NOT TiGHT
by DOMi & JD BECK
July 29, 2022
The debut full-length release for DOMi & JD BECK features guest appearances from Anderson .Paak, Busta Rhymes, Herbie Hancock, Mac DeMarco, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Snoop Dogg, and Thundercat.
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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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Lullaby For The Lost
by Donny McCaslin
September 26, 2025
The latest full-length release from saxophonist Donny McCaslin was recorded with Zach Danziger, Jason Linder, Tim Lefevbre (who also produced), Ben Monder, and Nate Wood.
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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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Help
by Duval Timothy
August 7, 2020
The latest full-length release for the London-based artist was co-produced with Rodaidh McDonald and features guest appearances from Melanie Faye, Desta Haile, Lil Silva, Mr Mitch, Dave Okumo, Twin Shadow, and Vegyn.
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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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High Water (Mark)
by El-P
March 9, 2004
The Def Jux rapper expands into the realm of modern jazz, with the help of Blue Series stalwarts Matthew Shipp, William Parker and Guillermo Brown.
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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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Yellow
by Emma-Jean Thackray
July 23, 2021
This is the debut full-length release for the British jazz composer/multi-instrumentalist/producer.
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Weirdo
by Emma-Jean Thackray
April 25, 2025
Kassa Overall and Reggie Watts guest on the second full-length solo release from British jazz artist Emma-Jean Thackray that was planned to explore themes of mental health, but its focus shifted to grief and individuality following her partner's passing in 2023.
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Excerpts
by Ensemble
January 25, 2011
This is the third album for Montreal's Olivier Alary, who previously worked with Bjork and Cat Power.
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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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Leucocyte
by Esbjorn Svensson Trio
September 30, 2008
With the death of pianist Esbjorn Svensson in June 2008, this is the last album for Sweden's Esbjorn Svensson Trio.
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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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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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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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Where I'm Meant to Be
by Ezra Collective
November 4, 2022
The second full-length release for British jazz quartet Ezra Collective features guest appearances from Nao, Kojey Radical, Sampa The Great, and Emeli Sandé.
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Dance, No One's Watching
by Ezra Collective
September 27, 2024
The third full-length release from British jazz-funk quintet Ezra Collective features guest appearances by Olivia Dean, Yazmin Lacey, M.anifest, and Moonchild Sanelly.
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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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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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FIDLAR
by FIDLAR
January 22, 2013
This is the debut full-length release for Los Angles surf punk rock quartet.
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Rong Weicknes
by Fievel Is Glauque
October 25, 2024
The latest full-length release from Rong Weicknes was recorded three times, with the third featuring improvisation and the three versions were pieced together and mixed by Steve Vealey.
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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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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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Honora
by Flea
March 27, 2026
The debut full-length solo jazz release from Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea features six original songs and guest appearances by Nick Cave and Thom Yorke.
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Promises
by Floating Points
March 26, 2021
The nine-part project from Floating Points, Pharoah Sanders and the London Symphony Orchestra was recorded in Los Angeles and London.
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If You Will
by Flora Purim
April 29, 2022
The first new full-length studio release in 15 years for Brazilian jazz artist Flora Purim was produced by Roberta Cutolo.
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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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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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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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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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We're New Here
by Gil Scott-Heron
February 22, 2011
Remixed by Jamie XX, R&B and hip hop samples are added to Gil Scott-Heron's 2010 album I'm New Here, creating this latest release.
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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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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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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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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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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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GGP/RMX
by GoGo Penguin
May 7, 2021
The British trio's 2020 album is remixed by 808 State, Clark, Cornelius, Nathan Fake, James Holden, Yosi Horikawa, Machinedrum, Portico Quartet, Rone, Squarepusher, and Shunya.
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Necessary Fictions
by GoGo Penguin
June 20, 2025
The latest full-length release from British trio GoGo Penguin features guest appearances by the Manchester Collective, Daudi Matsiko and Rakhi Singh.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Tempest Revisited
by Hedvig Mollestad Trio
November 19, 2021
The latest full-length release from Hedvig Mollestad was inspired by Arne Nordheim's The Tempest.
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Bitches Blues
by Hedvig Mollestad Weejuns
April 17, 2026
Norwegian guitarist Hedvig Mollestad's second release with Ståle Storløkken and Ole Mofjell as Hedvig Mollestad Weejuns features six instrumental tracks.
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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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Days in the Desert
by High Pulp
July 28, 2023
The third full-length release from Los Angeles-based experimental jazz collective features guest appearances Daedelus, James Brandon Lewis, Mononeon, Jeff Parker, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Telemakus, ans Brandee Younger.
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Silver In Seattle: Live At The Penthouse
by Horace Silver
October 24, 2025
The live recording of Horace Silver's August 1965 performance at Seattle's The Penthouse with Joe Henderson, Roger Humphries, Woody Shaw, and Teddy Smith was mastered by Matthew Lutthans from the original KING-FM tapes.
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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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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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Shaman!
by Idris Ackamoor & the Pyramids
August 28, 2020
The latest full-length release for the saxophonist and his band was produced by Malcolm Catto.
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Afro Futuristic Dreams
by Idris Ackamoor & the Pyramids
September 22, 2023
The first full-length release from Idris Ackamoor & The Pyramids in three years was recorded in London and San Francisco.
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Preliminaires
by Iggy Pop
June 2, 2009
Hal Cragin produced the rock legend's latest album, influenced by jazz music.
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Mayhem
by Imelda May
July 19, 2011
The Dublin-based singer fuses blues and rockabilly on her rocking new album.
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The 7th Hand
by Immanuel Wilkins
January 28, 2022
Brooklyn-based alto saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins returns with Micah Thomas, bassist Daryl Johns, and Kweku Sumbry, with guest appearances by flutist Elena Pinderhughes and the Farafina Kan Percussion Ensemble on his second full-length release.
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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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Open the Gates
by Irreversible Entanglements
November 12, 2021
The third full-length studio release for free-jazz group Irreversible Entanglements was recorded in a day.
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