Tenor saxophonist Andrew Rathbun and pianist Gary Versace-longtime collaborators on several acclaimed SteepleChase sessions-meet for the first time as a duo on Episodes, revealing a striking new dimension in their musical partnership. Versace's chameleon like ability to shift color, texture, and groove pairs seamlessly with Rathbun's ever evolving compositional voice, whose pieces here range from unmetered shapes to baroque tinged counterpoint and driving ostinati. The duo's interplay is vivid and deeply attuned: Versace favors linear, wriggling motion over harmonic cushions, while Rathbun's improvisations unfold with narrative clarity, balancing modern language with melodic focus. Across the surreal, atmospheric 'Episodes' series and the contrasting standalone works, the two push themselves into unfamiliar territory, crafting music that feels exploratory and quietly daring-an inspired debut for a duo with limitless potential.'Rathbun is a unique voice on saxophone with a style and sound of his own.' (Ed Sapiega - Jazzview)'All For Now (SCCD 31933) makes a solid case for what an all-around inventive player Gary Versace is. ' (DownBeat) UPC: 716043402427Label: SteeplechaseRelease Date: 8.21.26Format: CD
Celebrating those who provided mentorship and momentum through his musical development, trombonist Andrew Kim's debut album offers a result that is so much more than a senior capstone project. "Lineage" is a formidable album, a testament to Kim's embrace and diligent immersion in the jazz tradition under the guidance of master musicians; most importantly, Michael Dease at Michigan State (the producer here), and lately with Marshall Gilkes at Eastman - displaying a clear sign that he's poised to benefit this living legacy through his own innovative contributions. Along with saxophonist Sharel Cassity, pianist Xavier Davis, bassist Rodney Whitaker and drummer Ulysses Owens Jr., Kim's arrangements of classics by JJ Johnson & Curtis Fuller, along with five of his own compositions, bristle and swing from the outset, delivering a listening experience full of fire, fury and fun. "Andrew Kim is a part of the current renaissance in jazz. His playing is expressive, precise and shockingly virtuosic. He is a wonder." -Randy Napoleon "He's got the chops, he's got the taste, and he's got that big golden sound. Because of that, the future of jazz trombone? Yeah, it's looking real bright." Michael Dease
Tracklist:
[5:53] Kimposter
[5:52] The World Falls Away
[6:42] Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
[4:51] Cube Steak
[5:31] Nostos
[5:37] Welcome Home
[5:50] Discovered Ease
[5:52] Bit of Heaven
[4:58] Awaken
[6:08] Stella by Starlight
UPC: 805558295720Label: Origin RecordsRelease Date: 7.24.26Format: CD
Pianist & composer Andrew Moorhead offers a strikingly personal suite of etudes-music born of inquiry, discipline, and risk. Conceived as a kind of private journal, these pieces explore phased time signatures, interlocking melodic cycles, and the elusive space between muscle memory and pure spontaneity. Moorhead's long pursuit of "total liberation" at the piano-having reshaped his technique after catastrophic injuries from a 47-foot fall in 2011-yields a language where skeletal gestures bloom into fluid counterpoint. The result is music that feels at once architectural and airborne. Finding the perfect bandmates in the towering bassist FranÃois Moutin, and one of the most idiosyncratic drummers in jazz, Ari Hoenig, their deep rapport generates a kinetic, almost telepathic interplay. Mirage stands as a bold trio statement-intellect and intuition in vivid balance, and a compelling new chapter in Moorhead's evolving voice. "I thought I'd heard just about every approach to the piano, then Andrew Moorhead's new album came along - it's a great reminder that true originality is still out there." Scott Kinsey "... The music is exceptional and consistently engaging. A wonderful recording." All About Jazz
Tracklist:
[4:16] Faster Etude
[8:54] Intro Tune
[5:59] Intervals
[7:11] Phased Voices
[8:37] Mirage
[4:31] Slower Etude
[3:49] Boogie
UPC: 805552225426Label: Oa2Release Date: 5.22.26Format: CD
After more than two decades as a sought-after sideman and collaborator, pianist and composer Andrew Toombs releases his long-awaited debut as a leader with Alloy. Blending jazz, soul, and hip-hop influences, the album features Makaya McCraven on drums, Junius Paul on bass, guest trumpeters Marquis Hill and Maurice Brown, and spoken word by J. Ivy. What emerges on Alloy is not a debut so much as a declaration: the sound of an artist stepping fully into himself.
Tracklist:
The Slot
Past Souls
Marlou Lane
Subconscious
Off to the Races
Unexpected Party
Beyond
Moodism
Untangling
UPC: 824296417997Label: Shifting ParadigmRelease Date: 10.16.26Format: CD
Swedish vocalist Anna Pauline celebrates over two decades in jazz with her new album, Lucky To Be Me, out June 26 on Storyville Records. The album is a culmination of years of artistic exploration, mentorship, and collaborative discovery. It features standout performances, including a trumpet solo by jazz legend Randy Brecker on Pauline's original composition Just One Song and a duet with Janis Siegel of the Manhattan Transfer on the title track.This 10-track recording includes one original composition and nine interpretations of jazz standards, cinematic favorites, and musical theatre classics. The repertoire reflects Pauline's deep engagement with the Great American Songbook, the narrative richness of musical theatre, and the improvisational possibilities of jazz. Each track captures a moment of musical conversation and spontaneous discovery, anchored by Pauline's luminous voice and emotional depth.The project gained momentum in 2023, when Pauline met Siegel in Sweden through pianist Mattias Nilsson. Their first duet sparked a musical understanding that quickly evolved into mentorship and collaboration. Siegel later introduced Pauline to pianist, arranger, and producer John Di Martino, whose arrangements and artistic direction shape the album's sound. Di Martino assembled a group of top New York jazz musicians and crafted each arrangement to showcase both Pauline's voice and the ensemble's improvisational interplay. The sessions were recorded in New York with a strong emphasis on live interaction, allowing the music to unfold naturally.For Pauline, Lucky To Be Me realizes a long-held dream while marking a personal and musical turning point. Recording in New York, the birthplace of much of the music that inspired her, was both symbolic and deeply meaningful. Working closely with Di Martino, Pauline blended her Nordic sensibility with the rhythmic vitality and storytelling of American jazz. This creative dialogue has produced arrangements that honor the original material while highlighting her distinctive interpretive voice.This collaborative approach shape the album's repertoire, which combines an original composition with reinterpretations of classics from jazz, film, and musical theatre. Tracks like Leonard Bernstein's Lucky To Be Me and Michel Legrand's Les Parapluies de Cherbourg showcase Pauline's capacity to inhabit each song fully, while Rodgers & Hammerstein's The Sound of Music and Josef Myrow's Autumn Nocturne highlight her subtle phrasing and improvisational creativity. Collaborators including saxophonist Aaron Heick, trumpeter Freddie Hendricks, and percussionists Khalil Kwame Bell and Vince Cherico bring drive and textural richness to each performance.Recorded at Trading 8s Recording Studio in New Jersey, with duets tracked in Sweden, and mixed and mastered by Dave Darlington at Bass Hit Studio in New York City, the album unites two musical worlds: a Nordic jazz voice in dialogue with American tradition, enriched by mentorship and musical lineage. Lucky To Be Me is a celebration of connection, creativity, and the joy of jazz storytelling, bringing together musicians, traditions, and generations in a shared musical journey. UPC: 717101854721Label: Storyville RecordsRelease Date: 6.26.26Format: CD
Recorded at Studio Opus with Jacques Roy (Tales from the Treetops, B'langer & Bisson 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. Contains 11 songs. The Ultimate High Quality CD reproduces audio with greater precision and at a level that is impossible to achieve using conventional CD production technology! Packaged in an XRCD-like luxury digipak complete with full color CD booklet. Playable on any CD player, the Ultimate High Quality CD greatly surpasses all previous CDs before it! Numbered, Limited Edition Japanese Import UHQCD!
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: 619061353729Label: Camilio RecordsRelease Date: 4.24.26Format: CD
Anthony Ferrara's fourth SteepleChase release, Straight Into The Sun Vision, marks a striking new chapter for the rising tenor saxophonist. After three acclaimed albums: SCCD 31920 Early Spring, SCCD 31932 Cold Faded, and SCCD 31975 Factory Fresh with his "dream team" veteran rhythm section, Ferrara now leads a working quartet of peers whose shared history brings a fresh cohesion to his music. In a familiar group of contemporaries, the performances took to a newly open personal level of expression. Ferrara's original compositions range from high-velocity, odd-meter burners to lyrical, atmospheric pieces, all unified by his distinctive voice and narrative improvising. Two vocal features reveal yet another facet of his artistry, including the reflective title track penned by Ferrara. Straight Into The Sun Vision captures a rapidly maturing artist stepping fully into his sound-bold, inventive, and unmistakably his own."What is particularly impressive about Ferrara is that he not only has a mature, confident, and appealing sound, but also is finding his own voice. Ferrara is also a capable composer, penning a diverse set of songs that invite repeated hearings, a huge challenge for any musician at the beginning of their career." (Ken Dryden - NYCJR on SCCD 31938 Cold Faded) UPC: 716043400522Label: SteeplechaseRelease Date: 5.8.26Format: CD
Tracklist:
Otti
Remembering Duke
Around
My Little Dancer
One Finger Snap
Joey's Smile
Do It!
Melancholy of Rita
Sweet
UPC: 3521383504628Label: Noteasong AgRelease Date: 7.10.26Format: CD
ARBRE is a collective consisting of three focused musicians: Me'lusine Chappuis sings and plays keyboards, Paul Butscher sings, plays flugelhorn and keys, and Xavier Almeida plays drums. The three are constantly evolving, both individually and as a band, as their album history already documents. Their clear and airy sound is underpinned by clever grooves and compact interplay. Despite it's lightness, the music becomes dense, raw, intricate and touching. The fragility of the tracks and songs is given solid roots, anchored in the depths of the sea: they form a mysterious and precise ecosystem of sound and groove.The instrumentation carefully balances analogue and electronic elements. The vocals alternate between English and French, coming from two different places, both stylistically and emotionally. ARBRE's rhythms are multi-layered, and the melodies are clear and purposeful, with an indie pop flair.There is much to discover on ARBRE's third album, 'Wrap a Tear in Cellophane', it's cosmos being carefully developed by the band over a long period of time. Despite all it's energy, the music addresses human fragility and develops a precise yet relaxed, instinctive power. ARBRE does not present it's musical language as art for art's sake, but rather to convey a message: community and compassion are essential for coexistence on the planet. ARBRE works explicitly as a collective, in which all decisions, whether artistic or otherwise, are made jointly by all members. The decision to think and act together is an essential and consequential value that the three musicians consciously cultivate, demonstrating that making music together clearly transcends the individual and can unleash a greater power. UPC: 610098168669Label: Ronin Rhythm RecordsRelease Date: 7.3.26Format: CD
Tracklist:
Movie Sinfónica
Intro Aria
Aria
Thing of Me
Why
Nachtschicht
Justitia
Jerusalem
Love Theme
Getting Better
Passo Regia
Dolce Vita
UPC: 4012116428636Label: NeuklangRelease Date: 4.3.26Format: CD
Tracklist:
Sketches of Cedar
East of the Village
Blues Up and Down feat. Cory Weeds
My Shining Hour
All About
Introduction to Darn That Dream
Darn That Dream
Just One of Those Things
Silver Tones
The Eternal Triangle feat. Steve Kaldestad
Midnight Paradox
Bu's Message
The Theme
UPC: 628308831616Label: Cellar LiveRelease Date: 6.26.26Format: CD
As a leader, Donelian has composed over 90-100 works and produced more than a dozen critically acclaimed albums for labels such as Sunnyside, Playscape, Odin, and Atlas, including "Stargazer," "A Reverie: Solo Piano," "Secrets," "Mystic Heights," "Full Moon Music," and "Oasis." His projects often explore Armenian and Middle Eastern themes, notably his work with reedman Souren Baronian on "Positively Armenian" and his role in Ara Dinkjian's group Night Ark, which blended jazz with Middle Eastern modalities. Critics have praised albums like "Leapfrog" for balancing compositional complexity with collective improvisational freedom, underscoring his reputation as a consummate modern jazz musician. Parallel to his performing career, Donelian is a prominent educator. Since the 1980s he has taught at The New School's jazz program and at William Paterson University, and he has given clinics and master classes worldwide, including work as a Fulbright Scholar in Armenia. He is the author of several influential pedagogy texts, notably "Training the Ear, Vol. 1," which has been published in multiple languages and used internationally in ear-training curricula. Through his playing, compositions, and teaching, Donelian occupies a distinctive place in contemporary jazz, uniting rigorous craft with cross-cultural musical insight.
Tracklist:
Beyond
Somewhere
Blue in Green
Dark Moon (Lune Noire)What Is
Inverted Reality
Petite Triste
Weeping Willow
Too Soon Gone
Aqua Reminiscence
UPC: 016728404020Label: SunnysideRelease Date: 6.5.26Format: CD
Historic 4 hours of previously unissued 1959 live Art Pepper recorded at Vancouver, Canada's legendary jazz club The Cellar.The release of Art Pepper's Everything Happens To Me: 1959 - Live At The Cellar is the stuff music archivists can only dream of finding. Recordings by an historic and important jazz artist, at a storied venue, at a time when the artist was making some of their most essential work. In this case, catching Pepper on tape at The Cellar in 1959 finds him in the midst of creating and straddling landmark releases like, Art Pepper Meets The Rhythm Section (1957), Modern Art (1957), Art Pepper + Eleven (1959) and Gettin' Together (1960). Though Pepper was going through a down time, Vancouver, Canada's jazz club, The Cellar was in full swing and in the middle of its seven-year run (1956-1963).Dave Quarin, a saxophone player himself, managed The Cellar at the time, "The Cellar years were a good time for us," Quarin states. "There were a half a million or so people in Vancouver then. We had CBC radio in the late 1950s, and they did live shows from Vancouver. We were very in-touch with American news, so I knew about the good musicians." It was Quarin who captured Art on tape. Pepper was accompanied by pianist Chris Gage, bassist Tony Clitheroe and drummer George Ursan.Everything Happens To Me: 1959 - Live At The Cellar utilizes a fly-on-the-wall approach that includes all the existing music as the recordings happened. As a result, the 4-CD / Digital set includes some incomplete tracks, but most songs run near to completion. The producers Laurie Pepper (Art's widow) and Omnivore Recordings', Cheryl Pawelski didn't want to omit the near hour of additional music just because tape ran out on a track. Restoration and mastering engineer Michael Graves, restored and unified the existing audio to welcome you into The Cellar environment despite microphone placement changes within the club with nearly every change of tape.Album notes by Kirk Silsbee include interviews with Laurie Pepper and Dave Quarin who also provided archival photos from the era, and the album art is built around the linocut that used to hang above the bar at The Cellar, a stunning piece called The Trio by Harry J. Webb (1954).It's not often that ephemeral moments at pivotal times during an artist's career are captured such that nearly 70 years later they are ours to experience, but Art Pepper's 1959 visits to The Cellar were transformative, "Pepper would later say that the experience was so emotionally satisfying that he would subse¬quently recommit himself to jazz."Art Pepper ~ Live At The Cellar
Tracklist:
When You're Smiling
Cherokee
Over the Rainbow
All the Things You Are
Indiana (Back Home in Indiana)
Lover Man
Yardbird Suite
Sweet Georgia Brown
What Is This Thing Called Love?
Yardbird Suite
Band Intros
What's New?
Holiday Flight
Stompin' at the Savoy
Allen's Alley
These Foolish Things (Remind Me of You)
Holiday Flight
Tangerine
The Way You Look Tonight
Everything Happens to Me
Bernie's Tune
I Surrender Dear
Over the Rainbow
Allen's Alley
Brown Gold
Holiday Flight
Strike Up the Band
Somebody Loves Me
There Will Never Be Another You (Part 1)
There Will Never Be Another You (Part 2)
Allen's Alley
Walkin'
UPC: 810075115475Label: Omnivore RecordingsRelease Date: 2.20.26Format: CD
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 (feat. Kokayi)
Better Than Anything
Children's Games
PrAilude
Double Rainbow
A House Is Not a Home
The Moon's a Harsh Mistress
Tiny Dancer
As Falls Westphal
From This Very Moment On (Reprise)
Crazy World
UPC: 199891667796Label: Outside In MusicRelease Date: 5.1.26Format: CD
Tracklist:
Bell Ringers
Lotus Moon
Wise Eyes (Dedicated to My Mom Zehava)
Exorcisms
Out From the Mist
Bright Night, Light Flight
Mindful Breath
UPC: 3341348170268Label: Jojo RecordsRelease Date: 5.15.26Format: CD
Brand new reissue of this 2001 sophomore effort from instrumental jazz-metal supergroup, Attention Deficit!AD is comprised of Testament founding guitarist Alex Skolnick, renowned bassist Michael Manring, and founding drummer for Primus, Tim "Herb" Alexander!The perfect album for those who think jazz is boring and tiresome, an absolute thrill-a-minute rollercoaster ride that blends cruchy riffs with unexpected rhythmic shuffles and death defying musicianship!
Tracklist:
American Jingo
Any Unforseen Event
The Risk Of Failure
Low Voter Turnout
Unclear, Inarticulate Things
RSVP
My Fellow Astronauts
Dubya
The Killers Are To Blame
Nightmare On 48th St
Public Speaking Is Very Easy
UPC: 889466745027Label: CleopatraRelease Date: 7.31.26Format: CD
Tracklist:
Maintenance Phase
Lamplight
Another One
Green Place
My Reward
Petra and Schoobie
Cagy52500029 (Button People)
Let's Give Up
Left Foot Right
Commodore '25
Grateful Woman
Everything You Wanted
I Have You
Swan Song
UPC: 195269400767Label: Chronograph RecordsRelease Date: 7.10.26Format: CD
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: 3700187692568Label: NaiveRelease Date: 5.29.26Format: CD
Tracklist:
Windflower
Source
From Us to You
Tree of Stars
Weaving
Sea Is Still
Spring
Driftwood
Dissolving Sun
UPC: 199957443135Label: Ecm RecordsRelease Date: 8.28.26Format: CD
GIANTS is jazz guitarist Barry Greene's most fully realized recording to date-a powerful tribute to the players who shaped his musical voice, including Pat Martino, Grant Green, Wes Montgomery, and Russell Malone. Spanning organ trio, modern ensemble, and solo guitar settings, the album reflects a lifetime of deep immersion in the jazz tradition, delivered with authority, swing, and an unmistakable personal voice. With Pat Bianchi on B3 organ and drummer Ulysses Owens Jr., Greene captures the raw energy and soulful drive of the classic organ trio. The broader sound palette of his quintet setting with David Kikoski on piano, Steve Nelson on vibraphone, bassist Marco Panascia, and Owens, yields richly textured performances that balance fire, lyricism, and harmonic depth. More than a tribute, Giants is a statement-an artist at the peak of his powers honoring the lineage while speaking unmistakably in his own voice. "Monster chops, soulful feel, full/rich classic jazz tone, and virtuosic harmonic techniques establish him as a top-tier guitarist." - Benedetto Guitars. Barry Greene is just about one of the best; not only as a player, but also as a writer and a teacher & a world-class musician. Pat Martino
Tracklist:
[9:41] Backtrack
[7:14] Unit 7
[3:54] Green Street
[12:49] Question and Answer
[6:44] SOS
[3:02] My One and Only Love
[5:51] Mugshot
[6:29] In Her Room
[6:10] Jingles
[6:41] El Hombre
UPC: 805558294822Label: Origin RecordsRelease Date: 4.17.26Format: CD
2020 release. Solo piano performances. Pianist Beegie Adair (pronounced B-G) has accompanied such legendary performers as Chet Atkins, Johnny Cash, and Dolly Parton, and worked with such entertainers as Neil Diamond, Mama Cass Elliott, and Peggy Lee in her position as in-house pianist for The Johnny Cash Show for ABC-TV. Adair serves as adjunct professor in jazz studies at Vanderbilt University's Blair School of Music and currently teaches singers repertoire at the Nashville Jazz Workshop.
Tracklist:
It Had to Be You
I Left My Heart in San Francisco
Deep in a Dream
Again
A Kiss to Build a Dream On
Dream
Once Upon a Time
I Get Along Without You Very Well
Can't We Be Friends 1
Old Man River 1
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes 1
Begin the Beguine 1
Sukiyaki 1
Here, There, and Everywhere 1
Only the Lonely 1
By Myself 1
Moments to Remember 1
God Bless America
UPC: 792755628829Label: Green Hill Prod.Release Date: 7.10.20Format: CD
Beegie Adair returns with The Great American Songbook Vol 2, a stunning collection of jazz trio interpretations celebrating America's greatest 20th-century composers. Featuring timeless classics from Gershwin, Ellington, Rodgers, Kern, Carmichael, and Berlin, Beegie's masterful touch brings new warmth to favorites like "My Romance," "My Funny Valentine," and "'S Wonderful." A perfect companion to Volume 1-and the ideal soundtrack for any occasion.
Tracklist:
Blue Skies
'S Wonderful
Satin Doll
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
My Romance
Skylark
They Didn't Believe Me
I've Got A Crush On You
Caravan
My Funny Valentine
In The Cool, Cool, Cool Of The Evening
Isn't This A Lovely Day
UPC: 792755670323Label: Green Hill Prod.Release Date: 8.14.26Format: CD
For a decade, the trio of Ben Allison, Steve Cardenas, and Ted Nash has coalesced into a singular ensemble highlighting impressive group interplay and creative interpretations of the music of their favorite composers. After years of focusing on the music of others, the drummer-less trio found it the right time to take on the compositions of it's members on the new recording, Triological.The relationships between Allison, Cardenas, and Nash have spanned decades. Woodwind master Nash enlisted Allison for the bassist's first professional gig in 1990. Their bond deepened later in the decade as they became members of the Jazz Composers Collective. Guitarist Steve Cardenas was brought into Allison's orbit in 2004, the two discovering a deep connection evidenced on the many projects they have worked on together. The trio came together when Cardenas and Allison were approached with a gig in Upstate New York. For the performance, they decided to focus on the music of guitar legend Jim Hall. After a first rehearsal, Cardenas and Allison decided to add a horn to the mix in homage to the revolutionary trio of Jimmy Giuffre, which had featured Hall and bassist Ralph Pena. Their choice of Nash as the woodwind voice was inspired and the trio has been impressing listeners ever since.The configuration of the trio may owe much to the model of that Giuffre group. They reference, but do not intend to duplicate, that trio's example, as the instrumentation has allowed for an openness to explore any musical direction, from free to folk, all in the most conversational of manners. Naturally, the group's first recording, Quiet Revolution (Newvelle and Sonic Camera Records, 2016/2018), featured their arrangements of Hall and Giuffre. Their next recording, Somewhere Else: West Side Story Songs (Plastic Sax Records, 2019) presented the trio's takes on the music of Leonard Bernstein's beloved musical. Their 2022 Sunnyside recording, Healing Power, celebrated the genius of Carla Bley and their 2024 release, Tell The Birds I Said Hello, shined light on the brilliance of Herbie Nichols.When faced with choosing another composer to feature, the trio reached a creative dead end. They felt that it was time to do something conceptually different and that provided a reflection of where they were as an ensemble. Each being a celebrated composer in his own right, the trio decided it was time for a new challenge: To write for this themselves.The trio members knew that a program of original music from each member would provide a fantastic mix of music, as they all write so differently from one another. The trio brought three pieces each (plus one more for Allison) to record at Matt Balitsaris's Maggie's Farm Studio over two days in late June 2025.The trio of Ben Allison, Steve Cardenas, and Ted Nash has spent ten years honing an individual group sound by funneling the influences, their years of experience, and their love of discovery. It is through that prism that their new recording, Triological, highlights a new side of the trio's personality, as they explore their own compositions.
Tracklist:
Peace Out There
Ida's Spoons
Back Home
For Bill
By Heart
Milton
Fellas with Umbrellas
Burnt Toast ; Avocado
Puddle Jumper
See Forever
UPC: 016728181129Label: SunnysideRelease Date: 4.10.26Format: CD
First transforming the iconic music of Cedar Walton into stellar big band arrangements, followed by a dive into the idiosyncratic rhythmic mastery of Ari Hoenig, pianist and composer Ben Markley's two big band albums displayed a formidable voice, always searching for challenges while reveling in surprise. With Tuesday Morning Feeling, Markley steps decisively into his own voice, delivering seven originals and several new arrangements of Thelonious Monk and Cedar Walton. He balances authority and openness, pairing strong melodic ideas with flexible frameworks that invite conversation, risk, and momentum. The band itself is a blend of long-standing Front Range collaborators and world-renowned guest artists, including Terell Stafford, Steve Nelson, Steve Davis, Bijon Watson, and David Wong, whose presence adds both fire and depth to the ensemble sound. Solos burn, the ensemble breathes as one, and the rhythmic engine never loses sight of swing. Tuesday Morning Feeling captures a big band in it's stride: grounded, evolving, and driven by the joy of making music. "a depth of melodicism and harmonic sophistication at work amidst rhythmic brilliance" DownBeat"classic big band sounds, an upbeat take on the format, full of adept arrangements and intricate soloing" DownBeat
Tracklist:
[6:13] Tell The Truth
[7:25] JIFE
[6:20] Ben's Tune
[6:32] Off Minor
[8:17] Snowy Range Blues
[8:26] Old Folks
[6:45] Tuesday Morning Feeling
[7:29] 1330
[7:41] NPS
[6:18] 'Mon Back
[6:33] Groundwork
UPC: 805552225129Label: Oa2Release Date: 4.17.26Format: CD
Fueled by the musically eclectic, disciplined and packed days of being the music director for the Airmen of Note, trombonist/composer Ben Patterson and his tight circle of DC-area colleagues have carried that energy on since. Over the last decade, guitarist Shawn Purcell, pianist Harry Appelman and drummer Todd Harrison have been central to seeing through Patterson's vision, always there to support, but also to spur him to places unexpected. On "Stretch," bassist Miles Brown joins the team as they careen through a wide-ranging set of 10 originals, several reflecting influences on Patterson's music, such as Michael Brecker with "Missing Michael," the Tower of Power rhythm section with "David and Francis," while hints of John Scofield and Pat Metheny also permeate the musical landscape. "... a pen and mind untrammeled by norms and expectations, and a tight crew of musical compatriots" - All About Jazz An absolute joy from start to finish, brought to life by a phenomenal ensemble. PARIS MOVE
Tracklist:
[6:06] Unbridled
[4:50] Oops, Wrong Timeline
[5:00] Ship of Fools
[7:38] David and Francis
[6:36] This Is What I'm Doing
[5:38] Or Maybe You Would
[6:09] Confidence and Doubt
[6:36] Stretch
[8:04] Missing Michael
[5:47] Phrenetic
UPC: 805558295324Label: Origin RecordsRelease Date: 6.26.26Format: CD
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
Green (Bonus Track)
UPC: 199891404131Label: Outside In MusicRelease Date: 5.15.26Format: CD
For more than four decades, Benny Green has been celebrated as one of jazz's definitive trio pianists. With Renovation, his first live solo piano recording, Green embraces the freedom of the unaccompanied format while drawing on a lifetime of experience alongside Betty Carter, Art Blakey, Freddie Hubbard, Ray Brown, and Oscar Peterson. Recorded live at Dizzy's Club in New York City, the 13-track program features original compositions alongside music by Bobby Timmons, Randy Weston, Hoagy Carmichael, Frank Loesser, Matt Dennis, and Tom Adair. Renovation captures Green at his most spontaneous and expressive, reaffirming his place among the foremost pianists in jazz today. UPC: 016728181723Label: SunnysideRelease Date: 9.18.26Format: CD
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