Album Releases by Genre
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Freedom Fables
by Nubiyan Twist
March 12, 2021
The third full-length release for the London-based collective features guest appearances from Cherise, Soweto Kinch, K.O.G., Ego Ella May, Ria Moran, Nick Richards, and Pat Thomas.
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Source
by Nubya Garcia
August 21, 2020
The debut full-length studio release for the British jazz saxophonist was produced with Kwes.
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Source: We Move
by Nubya Garcia
October 22, 2021
Moses Boyd, Dengue Dengue Dengue, DJ Harrison, KeiyaA, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Nala Sinephro, Nala Sinephro, Suricata, and Kaidi Tatham remix the 2020 debut full-length release from London-based saxophonist Nubya Garcia.
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Odyssey
by Nubya Garcia
September 20, 2024
The second full-length release from London-based saxophonist/composer Nubya Garcia features the Chineke! Orchestra and guest appearances by Georgia Anne Muldrow and KOKOROKO's Richie.
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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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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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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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Shebang
by Oren Ambarchi
September 30, 2022
The latest full-length solo release for Australian composer Oren Ambarchi features contributions from Chris Abrahams, Johan Berthling, BJ Cole, Sam Dunscombe, Jim O'Rourke, Julia Reidy, and Joe Talia.
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Caracoles
by Orquesta Akokán
July 12, 2024
The third full-length release from Cuban mambo band Orquesta Akokán features a guest appearance by Carolina Oliveros.
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Motion I
by Out Of/Into
December 6, 2024
This is the debut full-length release from the jazz supergroup Out Of/Into (was previously known as The Blue Note Quintet) featuring Gerald Clayton, Matt Brewer, Joel Ross, Kendrick Scott, and Immanuel Wilkins.
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Orchestrion
by Pat Metheny
January 26, 2010
The latest solo album for the Grammy Award winner features machines that mimic the sound of a full orchestra.
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What's It All About
by Pat Metheny
June 14, 2011
The latest album for the artist is a solo acoustic guitar album that covers some classic pop songs from 1960 to the 1970s.
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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 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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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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Pat Metheny: Road to the Sun
by Pat Metheny
March 5, 2021
The latest full-length release for the the composer/guitarist features Jason Vieaux and the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet.
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Side-Eye NYC (V1.IV) [Live]
by Pat Metheny
September 10, 2021
The latest full-length release for the jazz guitarist features some live tracks from two New York City concerts in 2019 at the Sony Music Hall with Marcus Gilmore and James Francies.
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Dream Box
by Pat Metheny
June 16, 2023
The latest full-length release from jazz guitarist Pat Metheny feature nine tracks he has little memory of recording that he found on his laptop.
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MoonDial
by Pat Metheny
July 26, 2024
The latest full-length solo release from jazz artist Pat Metheny Pat Metheny features only his nylon-string baritone guitar.
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Side-Eye III+
by Pat Metheny
February 27, 2026
The latest full-length release from jazz guitarist Pat Metheny features Chris Fishman on keyboards and Joe Dyson on drums.
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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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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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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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Fuego
by Phish
June 24, 2014
The 12th studio release for the jam band was was produced by Bob Ezrin.
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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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That Wasn't A Dream
by Pino Palladino And Blake Mills
August 22, 2025
The second full-length release from the collaboration between Pino Palladino and Blake Mills features contributions by Chris Dave and Sam Gendel.
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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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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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Polar Bear
by Polar Bear
July 28, 2008
The British jazz band releases its third album.
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Peepers
by Polar Bear
March 16, 2010
The Mercury Prize-nominated experimental jazz band releases its fourth album.
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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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Isla
by Portico Quartet
August 31, 2010
The British jazz quartet's follow-up to Knee-deep In The North Sea, its Mercury Prize-nominated debut album, was recorded at Abbey Road Studios with producer John Leckie.
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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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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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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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Monument
by Portico Quartet
November 12, 2021
The second release in 2021 for London-based Portico Quartet features more electronic sounds than the more ambient release, Terrain (released six months prior).
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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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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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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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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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Otherworldly
by Pyramids
September 10, 2012
This is the first album in 35 years for the Ohio Afro-jazz group.
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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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Traveling Light
by Rafael Toral
October 24, 2025
The latest release from Portuguese guitarist Rafael Toral features six jazz standards and was self-produced.
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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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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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Re: ECM
by Ricardo Villalobos
September 6, 2011
Techno artist Ricardo Villalobos and experimental artist Max Loderbauer teamed up to produce music inspired by music label ECM's catalog.
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Pieces of Treasure
by Rickie Lee Jones
April 28, 2023
The latest full-length release from Rickie Lee Jones features standards from the Great American Songbook and was produced by Russ Titelman.
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Dimensional Stardust
by Rob Mazurek
November 20, 2020
The latest full-length release from the Chicago jazz composer was recorded with a new group of musicians separately over several studio sessions spanning seven months.
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Lightning Dreamers
by Rob Mazurek
March 31, 2023
The latest full-length release from Rob Mazurek and the Exploding Star Orchestra was recorded mostly in Texas in September 2021.
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The Ritual Begins at Sundown
by Robby Krieger
August 14, 2020
The first full-length solo release in 10 years for the Doors' guitarist features contributions from such artists as Arthur Barrow, Jock Ellis, Sal Marquez, Tommy Mars, and Chad Wackerman.
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Robby Krieger & the Soul Savages
by Robby Krieger
January 19, 2024
The first full-length release from former Doors guitarist Robby Krieger with his new band The Soul Savages was recorded at his studios in Glendale, California.
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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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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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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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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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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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For the Ghosts Within
by Robert Wyatt
November 9, 2010
The distinguished British musician returns with another solo effort showcasing his ability to reimagine classic jazz standards as well as revitalize a few from his own catalogue.
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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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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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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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COOKUP
by Sam Gendel
February 24, 2023
The latest full-length release from saxophonist Sam Gendel features a guest appearance from Meshell Ndegeocello on the album of covers of R&B songs by such artists as Aaliyah, Erykah Badu, Beyoncé, Boyz II Men, Ginuwine and SWV.
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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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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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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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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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Kalak
by Sarathy Korwar
November 11, 2022
The latest full-length release for London-based Sarathy Korwar was produced by Photay and features guest appearances from Kushal Gaya, Kodo, and Noni-Mouse.
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Perceive Its Beauty, Acknowledge Its Grace
by Shabaka
April 12, 2024
The debut full-length solo release from British jazz artist Shabaka Hutchings under the name Shabaka features flutes and contributions by such artists as André 3000, Floating Points, Lianne La Havas, Laraaji, Jason Moran, Carlos Niño, Esperanza Spalding, Moses Sumney, and Saul Williams.
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Of The Earth
by Shabaka
March 6, 2026
The latest full-length solo release from British jazz artist Shabaka was self-produced.
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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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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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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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Les Égarés
by Sissoko Segal Parisien Peirani
March 31, 2023
The debut full-length release for the collaboration between Mali kora player Ballaké Sissoko, French cellist Vincent Segal, French saxophone player Émile Parisien, and French jazz accordionist Vincent Peirani was recorded in France.
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Small Medium Large
by SML
June 28, 2024
The debut full-length release from Los Angeles-based quintet SML was partly recorded at ETA, a jazz and oyster bar in Highland Park, California.
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How You Been
by SML
November 7, 2025
The second full-length release from Los Angeles-based quintet SML was recorded live in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, and Seattle.
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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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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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Empire Central [Live]
by Snarky Puppy
September 30, 2022
The 16-track release for Dallas jazz fusion ensemble Snarky Puppy was recorded live over eight performances at the Deep Ellum Art Company and features the late Bernard Wright.
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Thirteen
by Soft Machine
March 13, 2026
The latest full-length release from British jazz-rock band Soft Machine is the first with new drummer Asaf Sirkis (John Marshall died in 2023).
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Rollins in Holland [The 1967 Studio & Live Recordings]
by Sonny Rollins
December 4, 2020
The two-disc set features the jazz saxophonist's music recorded over three days in May 1967.
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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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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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Black to the Future
by Sons of Kemet
May 14, 2021
The fourth full-length release for the Shabaka Hutchings-led jazz quartet features guest appearances from Angel Bat Dawid, D Double E, Joshua Edelin, Lianne La Havas, Moor Mother, Kojey Radical, and Steve Williamson.
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To Feel Embraced
by Sparkle Division
October 23, 2020
The debut full-length release for William Basinski and Preston Wendel as Sparkle Division features contributions from Xeli Grana, Henry Grimes, and Leonora Russo.
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Double Demon
by Starlicker
June 10, 2011
The debut album for the jazz trio composed of trumpeter Rob Mazurek, vibraphonist Jason Adasiewicz, and drummer John Herndon.
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The Mancy of Sound
by Steve Coleman & the Five Elements
September 5, 2011
The latest album from the jazz saxophonist and his band features a four-piece suite inspired by the West African Yoruba people.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Swirling
by Sun Ra Arkestra
October 30, 2020
The first studio release in over 20 years for the jazz group led by Marshall Allen features new arrangements of past Sun Ra songs was recorded in Philadelphia.
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Living Sky
by Sun Ra Arkestra
October 7, 2022
The latest full-length release for jazz group Sun Ra Arkestra without Sun Ra (who passed away in 1993) features three compositions from bandleader saxophonist Marshall Allen and its first on the Omni Sound label.
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Lights On a Satellite
by Sun Ra Arkestra
November 22, 2024
The latest full-length release from the 24-member avant-garde jazz ensemble Sun Ra Arkestra was led by 100-year-old Marshall Allen.
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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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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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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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3
by Susanna And The Magical Orchestra
September 1, 2009
This is the thrid album for Norwegian Susanna Wallumrod.
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Savoy
by Taj Mahal
April 28, 2023
The latest full-length release from blues artist Taj Mahal features classic American songs that would have been played at Harlem's Savoy Ballroom.
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Fly Moon Die Soon
by Takuya Kuroda
September 18, 2020
The sixth full-length release for the Brooklyn-based Japanese jazz trumpeter features a guest appearances from Corey King.
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