Debut album by LA saxophonist / flautist co-produced by Carlos Niño documents a transformative recovery from major illness. By no means a secret, but certainly in the category of IYKYK, saxophonist/flautist Aaron Shaw is one of Los Angeles's brightest young jazz musicians. A player's player, and frequent fixture at The World Stage in Leimert Park, Shaw has collaborated with the likes of Anderson Paak, Dave Chapelle, Herbie Hancock, Mary J. Blige, and Shawn Mendes.
Tracklist:
Soul Journey
Heart of a Phoenix
Windows to the Soul
The Path to Clarity
Echoes of the Heart
Jubilant Voyage
Inner Compass
Never Catch Me Out of Alignment
UPC: 198704743085Label: Leaving RecordsRelease Date: 3.20.26Format: Vinyl
"RBGxDD", the inaugural release on Uno Loop Records, marks the debut collaboration between producer Abderraouf B. Grissa (Pink Siifu, DJ Abstract Abder on Radio alHara) and drummer/producer Dan Drohan (Nick Hakim, Olden Yolk, CARRTOONS, Andrew VanWyngarden of MGMT). Blending experimental hip hop, jazz, and psych-leaning groove music, the album has received wide early support with airplay on BBC Radio, Worldwide FM, KCRW, WFMU, and Bandcamp Weekly, alongside coverage from Bandcamp Album of the Day, Stereofox, Frequency State, and others. For fans of CAN, The Heliocentrics, Tommy Guerrero, and Makaya McCraven, "RBGxDD" sits comfortably between beat culture and live improvisation, appealing across multiple bins.Featuring contributions from Ahmad Kafari (Sudan Archives, Pink Siifu), Jarrett Gilgore (Jamie Branch, Heart of the Ghost), and Bobbie Johnston, and mastered by Kelly Hibbert (Madlib, Knxwledge, Flying Lotus), "RBGxDD" is both musically adventurous and immediately accessible. The LP is packaged with artwork licensed directly from the family of celebrated American printmaker Carol Summers, designed by Daniel Rocha, giving the release strong visual and collectible appeal. As the first title in the Uno Loop catalog, "RBGxDD" establishes the label's curatorial identity. UPC: 5050580868809Label: Uno LoopRelease Date: 5.1.26Format: Vinyl
Limited colored vinyl LP pressing. The album was also included in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. Water From An Ancient Well features the pianist/composer with a very strong septet. Such superior musicians as tenor saxophonist Ricky Ford, altoist Carlos Ward, baritonist Charles Davis, and trombonist Dick Griffin are heard at their most creative and emotional on these eight Ibrahim originals. Many of the melodies (particularly "Mandela," "Song for Sathima," "Water From an Ancient Well," and the beautiful "The Wedding") are among Ibrahim's finest compositions.
Tracklist:
Mandela
Song for Sathima
Maneberg [Revisited]
Tuang Guru
Water from An Ancient Well
Wedding
Mountain
Sameeda
UPC: 767522922219Label: Enja RecordsRelease Date: 5.8.26Format: Vinyl
Electric is the seventh studio album from 2025 Billboard Artist of the Year and 19-time Billboard #1 guitarist / producer Adam Hawley-a forward-thinking collection that pushes contemporary jazz deeper into the streaming era while staying rooted in melody, groove, and emotional connection.
Tracklist:
Electric (feat Everette Harp)
Power Move (feat Jeff Ryan)
New Jack (feat Marion Meadows)
Roller Sk8
Water (feat Kat Hawley)
Automatic (feat Dave Koz)
One Moment
Don't Stop Runnin'
Right on Time
Call Me
UPC: 615678910577Label: A-train/mbfRelease Date: 5.15.26Format: Vinyl
Limited Edition 180 Gram Vinyl. Captured at Brooklyn's Roulette Intermedium in February 2023, Archaisms II focuses on the unique approach to conducted improvisation that each has devised, with a trio of collaborators from the new music relm: Sae Hashimoto and Russell Greenberg of Yarn/Wire and Levy Lorenzo of the International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE).
Tracklist:
Part 1 21:55
Part 2 25:23
UPC: 5214002111359Label: DefkazRelease Date: 5.15.26Format: Vinyl
Sunrise is Rudolph's 63rd release as a leader/co-leader and the result is music that exists on it's own terms, reflecting the wonderful alchemy of the artists as they spontaneously create dialogues, unique orchestrations, and sonic moods in an organic way. This bold, experimental approach is an undercurrent that runs throughout Rudolph's diverse career. As Rudolph explains: "With every record I make, I try to do something have I not done before." Sunrise arrives on the heels of the percussionist's 2025 trio release Beingness with NEA Jazz masters Dave Liebman and Billy Hart. "Creating and spending time with Billy and Dave added to what I learned from so many great elder musicians. I am so fortunate to have been mentored by artists like Yusef Lateef and Don Cherry. What they shared is much more than information; it is a deep kind of transmission of creative attitude and spirit," says Rudolph. "What I gleaned from all my mentors is how important it is to infuse each note of the music with one's spirit, soul and sincere feeling."
Tracklist:
Clouds of Joy 3:16
Stumbled Upon 4:45
Tide Activity 5:28
Nebula 5:25
Lunar Mind 3:22
Sidereal 8:59
Inception 4:41
A Glimmer Glimpsed 3:04
UPC: 638977103211Label: MetaRelease Date: 5.15.26Format: Vinyl
aja monet is a Surrealist Blues Poet, recording artist, and bandleader whose work moves fluidly between poetry, music, and political expression. Emerging from New York City’s Lower East Side spoken word scene, she became the youngest recipient of the Nuyorican Grand Slam Poetry title before expanding her practice into genre-defying musical performance rooted in jazz, blues, and experimental sound.
Her debut poetry album, when the poems do what they do, earned a Grammy Award nomination for Best Spoken Word Poetry Album in 2024, positioning monetas a singular voice in contemporary Black music and performance. The project blends poetry with live instrumentation and improvisation, exploring themes of resistance, love, and joy through a collaborative, ensemble-driven approach. As a touring bandleader, she has performed at major festivals and venues worldwide, including Newport Jazz Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival, Montreal Jazz Festival, the Guggenheim, Lincoln Center, the Barbican Centre, and Fremantle Biennale.
In addition to her recorded work, monet is an acclaimed poet and author. Her first full poetry collection, my mother was a freedom fighter (2017), earned a NAACP Image Award nomination for Poetry. Her most recent book, florida water, published by Haymarket Books, draws from several years living and organizing in South Florida and continues her exploration of place, movement, and collective memory.
Her honors include the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Award for Poetry, the Nelson Mandela Changemaker Award, the Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award, the EBONY 100 Artist in Residence Award, and the Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Vanguard Award. She also serves as Artistic Creative Director for V-Day, the global movement to end violence against women and girls, and is the creator of VOICES, a 2022 audio play amplifying the stories of Black women across the diaspora and the African continent.aja monet’s sophomore studio album, the color of rain, will be released in May 2026 on drink sum wtr.
Tracklist:
say it with your chest
elsewhere (feat. Meshell Ndegeocello & Georgia Anne Muldrow)
withness
hollyweird
skinfolk
for the Congo
i came to the poem
to sister (feat. Ganavya & Brandee Younger)
i know that i don’t know
working class musicians
love is a choosing (feat. Mereba)
song of myself
melting clocks (feat. Mick Jenkins & Vic Mensa)
every media minute
indigo
UPC: 617308007343Label: Drink Sum WtrRelease Date: 5.22.26Format: Vinyl
Alto saxophonist and flutist Alan Braufman first emerged as a singular voice in New York's 1970s loft-jazz scene with his 1975 debut Valley of Search, a record that would later be recognized as a landmark of spiritual and free jazz. After decades outside the spotlight, Braufman returned with a new wave of acclaim, releasing two highly regarded albums in 2020 and 2024 that reestablished him as both an essential elder and a vital contemporary presence-long described as "a legend in free music" (Gilles Peterson / BBC).Recorded in a single day in the fall of 2025, Anthem for Peace is a fully new studio album that captures Braufman in the present tense. Leading a quartet with vibraphonist Patricia Brennan, bassist Luke Stewart, and drummer Chad Taylor, he delivers concise, hook-forward compositions that move fluidly between gospel-tinged anthems, buoyant post-bop, and hypnotic, eastern-influenced themes. Brennan's vibraphone-shimmering acoustically and occasionally treated electronically-adds depth and color, while Stewart and Taylor form a deeply locked, responsive rhythm section. The result is music that is "playful and light, yet texturally dense" (NPR): optimistic, focused, and driven by a clear sense of forward motion.
Tracklist:
Angels
The Journey
Anthem for Peace
Snow in Central Park
UPC: 650384039310Label: Valley Of SearchRelease Date: 5.15.26Format: Vinyl
Modern jazz guitarist Alex Wintz returns with Collage-a soul-stirring, groove-laden exploration of growth, memory, and life's unpredictable rhythms. Featuring acclaimed players Victor Gould (piano), Matt Penman (bass), and Jimmy Macbride (drums), this vibrant collection of originals and select covers reflects Wintz's journey through marriage, fatherhood, and the road-tested life of a touring musician. From the joyful propulsion of "Pondhop" to the reflective warmth of "Better Half," Collage offers a rich sonic palette that bridges modern jazz, blues, and world influences. A must-have for fans of Pat Metheny, Julian Lage, and Lionel Loueke, this album highlights Wintz's deep compositional voice and masterful guitar tone. Recommended If You Like: Joshua Redman, Etienne Charles, Gilad Hekselman. For Fans Of: Modern jazz, lyrical guitar, small group interplay, NYC jazz scene
Tracklist:
Pondhop
Apt 3C
Innings Eater
Better Half
The Shadow Of Your Smile
The Wheels Of Justice
Isn't It A Pity
It's Been A Minute
UPC: 199891009077Label: Outside In MusicRelease Date: 4.10.26Format: Vinyl
Vinyl LP pressing. NYC bass wizard Alexander Claffy brings his favorite musicians back to hallowed Philly ground on this live album recorded at Chris' Jazz where he has played since he was 14. A full circle moment captured on tape, across two nights. This is the first of two volumes of live experimentation featuring the stellar lineup of Seamus Blake, Kevin Hays, Bill Stewart, Jaleel Shaw and Sean Jones.
Tracklist:
She
Bass Introduction
Hard Time Killing Floor Blues
Piano Introduction / Be My Love
Oriental Folk Song
Without a Song
Just for the Love
UPC: 628308831555Label: Cellar LiveRelease Date: 5.1.26Format: Vinyl
Digitally remastered using 20-bit technology by Erick Labson (MCA Music Media Studios). Recorded at the Coltrane Studio, Dix Hills, New York on November 8, 1970 and live at the Village Gate, New York, New York on July 4, 1970. Originally released on Impulse (9203). Includes liner notes by Alice Coltrane. The death of John Coltrane left not only a musical, but a spiritual void among his many followers and admirers. By aligning himself with the searchers among the new generation, John Coltrane legitimized their quest and set a daunting standard of excellence for those who experiment outside the mainstream of modern jazz. Among those searchers was young Alice McLeod of Detroit, a virtuoso on the vibraphone, piano, organ and harp. John Coltrane had always expressed a fondness for the harp, and while young McLeod never did bring that instrument into the context of Trane's working groups, she did bring her rolling, ecstatic style of piano to bear in the saxophonist's last quartets and quintets as Mrs. Alice Coltrane. JOURNEY IN SATCHIDANANDA, recorded in the fall of 1970, is a serene, composed meditation on the lessons of the 1960's, a mystical work of enduring sweetness and spiritual longing. The concluding cut "Isis And Osiris" (recorded earlier that summer at the Village Gate), is a global village of texture and song, animated by Pharaoh Sanders' gently wafting soprano and Rashied Ali's quicksilver brushwork, as Vishnu Wood's feathery oud, Charlie Haden's woody bass and Coltrane's sweeping harp combine to create a dreamy vortex of sound. The title cut and "Shiva-Loka"-centered around Cecil McBee's sonorous, lyric bass vamps and Tulsi's droning tambourine-are gorgeous evocations of modal jazz and Indian ragas, again exploiting the contrast between Sanders' reedy chants and Coltrane's blissful arpeggios. And then there's "Stopover Bombay" and "Something About John Coltrane, " which reveal the melodious symmetry of Alice Coltrane's piano playing, a singular style deeply imbued in the old time testimonies of the spirituals and the blues.
Tracklist:
Journey in Satchidananda
Shiva-Loka
Stopover Bombay
Something About John Coltrane
Isis and Osiris
UPC: 011105022811Label: Impulse RecordsRelease Date: 6.17.97Format: Vinyl
André 3000's 7 piano sketches is a collection of instrumental music recorded solo on the piano, marking the first release of new material since his globally lauded 2023 instrumental album, New Blue Sun, earned three GRAMMY nominations, including Album of the Year. Partially composed and recorded prior to New Blue Sun, the beginnings of 7 piano sketches came about almost a decade ago, while staying in a house in Texas with his son that had only a piano, their beds and TV screens. Having lived with the recordings for a time, André was drawn to the idea of creating more and sharing them in the Spring, a time of year that promises that life, creativity, and possibility are ever-renewing. This 10” 45 RPM vinyl is pressed on 120 gram black vinyl.
Tracklist:
bluffing in the snow
and then one day you’ll …
when you’re a ant and you wake up in an awesome mood, about to drive your son to school, only to discover that you left the lig
hotel lobby pianos
blueberry mansions
off rhythm laughter
i spend all day waiting for the night
UPC: 198029419870Label: EpicRelease Date: 1.23.26Format: Vinyl
Recorded at Studio Opus with Jacques Roy (Tales from the Treetops, B'langer & Bisson & ndash;Conversations), Anne Bisson's 2025 album "Guilty Pleasures" features Anne's takes on hits like "Wild Horses," "In the Ghetto," "Harvest Moon" and "Comfortably Numb," plus an "Autumn Leaves" duet with special guest Bruno Pelletier and 2 originals. The hand-numbered, limited edition 180g One-Step was mastered by Bernie Grundman and pressed at Record Technology, Inc. One-Step 33rpm 180g Vinyl LP! Hand-Numbered, Limited to 3,000!
Tracklist:
I'm Leaving You
Harvest Moon
Once Upon a Summertime / How Insensitive
Autumn Leaves / Les Feuilles Mortes
Comfortably Numb
In the Ghetto
In Your Eyes
The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress
Wild Horses
Music and Travels
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
UPC: 619061702152Label: Camilio RecordsRelease Date: 4.10.26Format: Vinyl
Mal Waldron's first tribute to Billie Holiday, titled Left Alone, was recorded in 1959, mere months before the singer's death. He returned to salute the legendary vocalist on several occasions since then, with this recording likely being his final tribute, recorded less than a year before his own death. Waldron, who worked with Holiday during her last years, is intimately familiar with her takes of the six standards heard on this disc, along with her own 'Lady Sings the Blues.' Archie Shepp's often gritty tenor sax is reminiscent of the texture of Holiday's voice, yet he perfectly complements Waldron's lush piano. They also pack a punch with their stark performance of 'Left Alone' (Shepp's occasional reed squeaks seem deliberate, as if to imitate breaks in her voice). Waldron also recites Holiday's lyrics set to his composition at the conclusion of the LP. Shepp switches to soprano sax for an emotional take of 'Everything Happens to Me' and 'I Only Have Eyes for You,' with the latter song sounding as if the unheard singer is being ignored by her love interest. Shepp's 'Blues for 52nd Street' is both sassy and swinging. This instrumental salute to Billie Holiday is one of the best albums ever to honour her memory.
Tracklist:
Easy Living
Nice Work If You Can Get It
Everything Happens to Me
Left Alone
When Your Lover Has Gone
I Only Have Eyes for You
Blues for 52nd Street
Porgy
Lady Sings the Blues
Left Alone (Spoken Lyrics)
UPC: 5060149623466Label: Pure PleasureRelease Date: 4.10.26Format: Vinyl
Tracklist:
Movie Sinfónica
Intro Aria
Aria
A Thing of Me
Why
Nachtschicht
Justitia
Jerusalem
Love Theme
Getting Better
Passo Regia
Dolce Vita
UPC: 4012116428612Label: NeuklangRelease Date: 4.3.26Format: Vinyl
'S Make It, recorded in 1964 and released the following year on Limelight, captures drummer Art Blakey leading a transitional edition of his Jazz Messengers. At the time, Blakey was navigating the departure of several key members and searching for a new configuration, resulting in a distinctive short-lived lineup within the band's long history. The sextet featured Lee Morgan (trumpet,) Curtis Fuller (trombone,) John Gilmore (tenor saxophone,) John Hicks (piano,) and Victor Sproles (bass.) Together, they delivered a hard-driving program that reflects both Blakey's established hard-bop intensity and the shifting personnel landscape of the mid-1960s Messengers. Blakey's drumming anchors the session throughout with the galvanic rhythmic command that defined his leadership across decades. The Verve Vault Series is always mastered from analog tapes and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.
Tracklist:
Faith
's Make It
Waltz for Ruth
One for Gamal
Little Hughie
Olympia
Lament for Stacy
UPC: 199957010221Label: VerveRelease Date: 4.17.26Format: Vinyl
Crazy World is the bold and genre-blurring new album from As Is, the Philadelphia-based project fronted by vocalist Stacey Schulman and guitarist Al Schulman. This stunning release fuses vocal jazz with poetic commentary, rich orchestration, and experimental textures - including two compositions that creatively integrate AI-generated instrumentation. From the soaring opener "From This Very Moment On" featuring Grammy-nominated artist Kokayi, to a haunting jazz reinterpretation of "Tiny Dancer," and the aching balladry of "A House Is Not a Home," Crazy World balances technical artistry with emotional urgency. With appearances by Jeff "Tain" Watts, Gil Goldstein, Corcoran Holt, and a full string section, the album delivers both depth and dynamism. Tracks like "PrAilude" and "Children's Games" explore the intersection of humanity and machine - using Suno AI to challenge how we perceive musical authorship, while still grounded in melodic integrity and lyrical intention. Whether you're a jazz collector, audiophile, or a fan of modern vocalists pushing boundaries, Crazy World is a daring, deeply musical experience.
Tracklist:
From This Very Moment On (Radio Edit)
Better Than Anything
Children's Games
PrAilude
Double Rainbow
A House Is Not a Home
The Moon's a Harsh Mistress
Tiny Dancer
Crazy World
UPC: 199891667819Label: Outside In MusicRelease Date: 5.1.26Format: Vinyl
After making her professional debut as the cool, breathy voice behind the historic 1964 crossover smash “The Girl from Ipanema,” Brazilian singer Astrud Gilberto became a major force in popularizing the bossa nova sound. Her understated yet magnetic delivery is spotlighted on this collection, showcasing her instantly recognizable approach to songs.
Tracklist:
The Girl From Ipanema
Once I Loved
Água de Beber
Fly Me To The Moon
Summer Samba (So Nice)
Manhã de Carnaval
It Might As Well Be Spring
Corcovado (Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars)
How Insensitive
Só Tinha De Ser Com Você
(Take Me To) Aruanda
O Morro (Não Tem Vez)
Berimbau
The Shadow Of Your Smile
UPC: 602455885463Label: VerveRelease Date: 10.27.23Format: Vinyl
Released on Verve in 1965, The Shadow of Your Smile captures Astrud Gilberto in the early ascent of her solo career, placing her understated, conversational vocal style at the center of lush yet subtle arrangements by Don Sebesky and Klaus Ogerman that emphasize clarity, warmth, and emotional transparency across bossa nova, jazz, and mid-’60s pop material. Produced by Creed Taylor, the album frames her soft, unforced delivery with gentle orchestral color, whether on the newly minted standard of the title track, Brazilian selections, or contemporary ballads, allowing the nuances of her timbre and phrasing to carry the music. As a whole, it marks a key moment in Gilberto’s evolution from guest vocalist to fully realized solo artist and affirms her as a defining voice of the bossa nova era.
A1 Love Theme From "The Sandpiper" (The Shadow Of Your Smile)A2 (Take Me To) AruandaA3 Manha De CarnavalA4 Fly Me To The MoonA5 The Gentle RainA6 Non-Stop To BrazilB1 O GansoB2 Who Can I Turn ToB3 Day By DayB4 TristezaB5 Funny World (Theme From "Malamondo")
Tracklist:
Shadow Of Your Smile
(Take Me To) Aruanda
Manha de Carnaval
Fly Me To The Moon
Gentle Rain
Non-Stop To Brazil
O Ganso
Who Can I Turn To?
Day By Day
Tristeza
Funny World
UPC: 602488163347Label: VerveRelease Date: 3.27.26Format: Vinyl
Eternal Child, Avishai Cohen's new album, will be released in May and showcases the full depth of his artistry as a bassist and composer. Years later, he reunites with drummer Jeff Ballard on selected tracks, recalling their strong musical connection forged alongside Chick Corea. Recorded at the renowned Studio de Meudon in Paris, Eternal Child stands as a major new chapter in Cohen's work. UPC: 3700187692575Label: NaiveRelease Date: 5.29.26Format: Vinyl
The Love Unlimited Orchestra were the instrumental voice of Maestro Barry White. Rhapsody in White, the group's debut LP written and produced by BW, was issued in 1974, following his breakthrough solo success the year before. Mostly instrumental, it's highlighted by their No. 1 signature song, "Love's Theme," a.k.a. The launchpad of the 1970s disco movement - but also includes Barry White vocal appearances on the wildly popular LP cuts, "Midnight and You" and "Baby Blues." 140g Limited Edition Black Vinyl
Tracklist:
Barry's Theme
Rhapsody in White
Midnight and You
I Feel Love Coming on
Baby Blues
Don't Take It Away from Me
What a Groove
Love's Theme
UPC: 8435395505311Label: Elemental Music Rec.Release Date: 3.27.26Format: Vinyl
From renowned bassist and composer Ben Wolfe comes Any Time After Now, a deeply expressive new album that brings together some of the most exciting voices in modern jazz. Featuring Joel Ross (vibraphone), Sullivan Fortner (piano), Chris Lewis (tenor saxophone), and Aaron Kimmel (drums), the album explores original compositions with elegance, swing, and a cinematic sense of storytelling. Wolfe's signature sound - lyrical, grounded, and harmonically rich - anchors a set of ten tracks that range from uptempo swingers and bluesy grooves to lyrical waltzes and a closing bossa nova. Any Time After Now is a journey through mood and melody, featuring standout soloing and deeply intuitive ensemble interplay. Perfect for fans of acoustic jazz, post-bop, and artists like Ron Carter, Christian McBride, and Bobby Hutcherson, this album blends tradition with a contemporary touch that feels timeless.
Tracklist:
Any Time After Now
Waltz II
If Only
Blues
5-4 Groove
Do You Love?
Down With Gravity
Always Four
'Til Next Time
UPC: 199891404148Label: Outside In MusicRelease Date: 5.15.26Format: Vinyl
Dizzy Gillespie wrote his classic 'A Night in Tunisia' in 1942 when he was working with Benny Carter. Thirty-four years later the two recorded it together for this album and gave it one of it's most luminous performances. In this encounter, Carter, at 70, and Gillespie, at 60, were inspired to some of the best playing of what might be described as their later years if it weren't for the fact that, at this writing, both were going strong into the 1990s.Among the pieces are two less well-known masterpieces, Gillespie's 'Constantinople' and Carter's 'The Courtship.' Gillespie's superb bassist of the great 1947-48 big band, Al McKibbon, is in the rhythm section with Tommy Flanagan, Joe Pass, and Mickey Roker.Mastered by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab from the original analog master tape. Pressed at Quality Record Pressings for superior sound quality, and housed in a Stoughton Printing tip-on single pocket jacket.180-gram vinylMastered by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab from the original analog master tapePressed at Quality Record PressingsHoused in a Stoughton Printing tip-on jacketTracklist:Side 11. Sweet And Lovely (10:38)2. Broadway3. The CourtshipSide 21. Constantinople2. Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen3. Night In Tunisia UPC: 753088018619Label: Analogue Prod.Release Date: 4.24.26Format: Vinyl
Portrait in Jazz was Bill Evans' third album as a leader, following New Jazz Conceptions (1956) and Everybody Digs Bill Evans (1958). It was also Evans' first album as a leader with the talented bassist Scott LaFaro. Their superb interaction is evident from the very first track, and Evans was certainly aware of this. The collaboration between Evans and LaFaro would reach it's peak with their recordings made in June 1961 at the Village Vanguard in New York City. LaFaro died shortly afterward in a car accident (July 6, 1961), at the age of 25.
Tracklist:
Come Rain or Come Shine
Autumn Leaves
Witchcraft
When I Fall in Love
Peri's Scope
What Is This Thing Called Love?
Spring Is Here
Someday My Prince Will Come
Blue in Green
Blue in Green (alt tk) (Bonus Track)
UPC: 8435723702054Label: Wax TimeRelease Date: 2.20.26Format: Vinyl
Ready yourselves, jazz aficionados, for modal piano brilliance, Bill Evans style! Released in 1977, Bill Evans - Quintessence, has the maestro diving headfirst into a lush, melodic hornscape - an elegant, smoky surprise.Let's start with the man himself. By 1977, Bill Evans was less of a pianist and more of a philosopher with 88 keys. His technique? Still gentle, still whispery, still capable of melting diamonds. But here, he brings his lyrical poetry into a new context: a quintet. That's right - not just his beloved trio format, but a quintet, people.No safety net. No piano bench to hide behind. Just sheer harmonic magic.The Evans dream team of supporting players was a stellar lineup. Starting with Harold Land (tenor sax) - The West Coast legend whose tone is so smooth it could pass as jazz-flavored gelato. Warm, reflective, and the perfect foil to Evans' crystalline touch. Next, there's Kenny Burrell (guitar). Playing with such subtlety you'd swear he was painting chords with a sable brush. Never flashy, always perfect. On bass, Ray Brown - The anchor of jazz itself. You want groove? He'll give you groove. You want soul? He's got that in spades too. And on drums, Philly Joe Jones. Because if you're gonna swing, you call the guy who made Miles Davis' band sweat.Together, they form a unit so tight it's basically a telepathic jazz circle. They're not just supporting Bill - they're expanding him!What's On the Menu?'Sweet Dulcinea' - A tune that proves you don't need to play fast to say something profound.'Bass Face' - Ray Brown gets the spotlight, and boy does he shine.'Martina' - A waltz so beautiful it should come with a warning label: may cause reflective gazing into middle distance.'Second Time Around' - A standard for an album that's all about elegance, subtle swing, and refined musicianship.'A Child Is Born' - The kind of rendition that makes you think maybe the world isn't so bad after all.So why add Quintessence to your collection?Because this is Bill Evans unplugged from the trio comfort zone, letting his lush harmonic sensibilities dance with top-tier horn players and rhythm gods. This album is meditative but never sleepy, introspective but never self-indulgent. It's rich, warm, and brimming with the quiet confidence of a master stretching his wings just because he can.This reissue brims with superior quality. Mastering by Kevin Gray and Steve Hoffman at Acoustech Mastering, double LP cut at 45 RPM and pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Quality Record Pressings! Plus it's housed in a Stoughton Printing Old Style Tip-On gatefold jacket with scuff-resistant matte finish.Bottom line, if your jazz collection is missing Quintessence, it's like owning a Picasso with a blank corner. This is the kind of record that sneaks up on you - not flashy, but unforgettable. Go ahead. You deserve this kind of quintet magic.Mastering by Kevin Gray and Steve Hoffman at Acoustech MasteringDouble LP cut at 45 RPM and pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Quality Record Pressings!Stoughton Printing Old Style Tip-On gatefold jacket with scuff-resistant matte finish UPC: 753088208072Label: Analogue Prod.Release Date: 4.24.26Format: Vinyl
Billie Holiday is captured live at Storyville in Boston in 1951 and 1953. The discreet recordings capture Lady Day in prime emotive voice. On most selections she is accompanied by the Carl Drinkard Trio, but six others find her joined by Buster Harding’s Trio; the great tenor Stan Getz sits in on three of these numbers. Previously out of press for over 25 years, this historic recording has now been remastered and pressed on audiophile-grade vinyl at Pallas Group in Germany.
Tracklist:
I Cover the Waterfront
Too Marvelous for Words
I Love You Porgy
Them There Eyes
Willow Weep for Me
I Only Have Eyes for You
You Go to My Head
He's Funny That Way
Billie Blues 1
Miss Brown to You 1
Lover Come Back to Me 1
Ain't Nobody's Business If I Do 1
You're Driving Me Crazy
UPC: 711574702824Label: Org MusicRelease Date: 2.3.15Format: Vinyl
The recordings included on the classic album Lady Sings the Blues come from two different studio dates, a complete session recorded in 1956, and four tunes from a 1954 date. An additional track from the latter session has also been added here as a bonus. The emphasis on both sessions is placed on Billie's singing. Although important musicians are present on both dates (Charlie Shavers, Tony Scott, Paul Quinichette and Wynton Kelly, on the 1956 session, and Harry "Sweets" Edison, Willie Smith and Barney Kessel, on the 1954 date), little room is left for any instrumental improvisation. THE COMPLETE ALBUM + 1 BONUS TRACK- 180-GRAM CRYSTAL CLEAR VINYL - LIMITED EDITION
Tracklist:
Trav'lin' Light 3:10
I Must Have That Man! 3:06
Some Other Spring 3:39
Lady Sings the Blues 3:46
Strange Fruit 3:04
God Bless the Child 4:00
Good Morning, Heartache 3:32
No Good Man 3:18
Love Me or Leave Me 2:34
Too Marvelous for Words 2:12
Willow Weep for Me 3:06
I Thought About You 2:46
P.S. I Love You 3:35*
UPC: 8435723702023Label: Wax TimeRelease Date: 1.23.26Format: Vinyl
Trumpeter Blue Mitchell's soulful, swinging style embodied the Blue Note ethos. His 1964 debut for the label, The Thing To Do, showcased his sound across a diverse set of tunes from hard bop to ballads to Calypso with an exceptional quintet featuring Junior Cook (tenor saxophone,) Chick Corea (piano,) Gene Taylor (bass,) and Al Foster (drums.) This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is stereo, all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.
Tracklist:
Fungii Mama
Mona's Mood
Thing to Do
Step Lightly
Chick's Tune
UPC: 602475806967Label: Blue Note RecordsRelease Date: 4.17.26Format: Vinyl
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