The recording the duet's performances under the policy that “a good performance should not only disappear after a moment, but also be preserved as a record. Arimasa Yuki started playing with tenor saxophonist Suzuki Hisatugu in August 2008. The memorable first performance was held here at Jazz Club-UNAMAS on August 12 TOKYO. ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Contemporary Jazz
At The Gate Of Horn (Remastered 2025 - MONO)
These sides for Vee-Jay in Chicago are without doubt one of the most beautiful parts of Memphis Slim's rich discography. A beautiful brass section (John Calvin, Alex Atkins, Ernest Cotton) and an outstanding guitarist (Matthew Murphy) perfectly support Slim at his best. The music oscillates between Jazz, Blues and Rhythm & Blues. ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Jazz Blues
Be-Bop! kicks off in exhilarating fashion with Dizzy’s quintessential composition, “A Night in Tunisia,” originally composed in 1942 when he was a member of Benny Carter’s band and which marked the beginning of Gillespie’s unique blending of Afro-Cuban rhythms with American jazz. Grasso achieves an astonishing balance of ...
Genre: Guitar
Subgenre: Jazz
‘About Ghosts’ features eight new compositions by guitarist/composer Mary Halvorson performed with her sextet Amaryllis, the improvisational band featured on her critically acclaimed albums Amaryllis, Belladonna and Cloudward: Patricia Brennan (vibraphone), Nick Dunston (bass), Tomas Fujiwara (drums), Jacob Garchik (trombone) and Adam ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Contemporary Jazz
The new album from violinist Niklas Walentin and the Snorre Kirk Trio is a heartfelt tribute to Svend Asmussen, one of Denmark's greatest jazz violinists. Known for his rich tone, playful phrasing and extraordinary charisma, Asmussen remains an inspiration to violinists across genres, from classical to jazz. ...
Composer: Edward Kennedy 'Duke' Ellington (1899-1974), George Gershwin (1898-1937), William Christopher Handy (1873-1958), Jerome Kern (1885-1945), Spencer Williams (1889-1965)
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Contemporary Jazz
Although it is my second album, it feels like this is the first time that my true development as a player, composer, and bandleader will be on display. I wrote and arranged all of this music while living in my new home city of Los Angeles. First Impressions is my calling card, and it encapsulates the variety of genres that I’ve explored over the years. ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Modern Jazz
Multi-Grammy and Emmy Award-winning artist and producer Robert Glasper releases his new album, Let Go. As one of the foremost recognized jazz musicians in the world, Glasper delivers a 13-track serene listening experience that emerged from fans sharing their different uses for his music. “My whole career, everybody’s been saying my music is meditative,” ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Contemporary Jazz
It all started with a word-of-the-day email. Harpist Brandee Younger, bassist-producer Rashaan Carter and drummer Allan Mednard were on the road when they learned about the gadabout — a carefree pleasure-seeker who is always in motion, seeking out fun no matter the circumstances. ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Contemporary Jazz
Berlin-based double bassist and composer Haggai Cohen-Milo returns with Gravitations, a new album that pushes classical repertoire into uncharted territory. Out June 13, 2025, and recorded live at Hamburg’s Laeiszhalle, the project features original compositions sparked by works from Mahler, Verdi, and Debussy. ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Contemporary Jazz
Black Thunder is the fully improvised new album by Seattle-based musician Brittany Davis, featuring her on keys and vocals, Evan Flory-Barnes on bass, and D’Vonne Lewis on drums. The trio, who barely knew each other prior to recording, created the album in just two days, bringing an intense, interactive energy to the studio. ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Vocal
This album contains two different orchestral works: ‘Concerto for Trombone and Jazz Orchestra’ and ‘Concerto for Jazz Orchestra’. Both works, composed by conductor Joan Reinders, interweave jazz with classical influences. In the 1st ‘Concerto’ trombonist Mark Nightingale (UK) plays a leading role. Mark is a multiple winner of a ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Big Band
A Bold New Voice in Jazz: Rising jazz vocalist Tyreek McDole will release his much-anticipated debut album, Open Up Your Senses, on June 6 via Artwork Records. A rich baritone with a deep connection to the jazz tradition, McDole makes a bold and enthralling statement on this rich debut, establishing him as one of the most compelling young ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Vocal
Lush Life: The Lost Sinatra Arrangements
A groundbreaking new album featuring twelve, never-before-heard Frank Sinatra arrangements, brought to life by Grammy-nominated artist Seth MacFarlane, and a 70-piece orchestra comprised of all-star players from Los Angeles and London at the coveted Skywalker Sound Studios in Marin County, CA. The album includes masterful arrangements ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Vocal
Crashbox builds on Monkey House's chart-topping success, blending jazz, rock, and pop with sophisticated songwriting and world-class musicianship. Crashbox, the new twelve-song opus Monkey House founder Don Breithaupt calls “the best album we’ve ever done, from the standpoint of songwriting, performance and production,” is ready for the world. Monkey House’s fifth album for ALMA Records will be released on June 6. ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Fusion
An underrated gem from one of the Japanese jazz greats, Susto is essentially Masabumi Kikuchi doing his best Miles Davis electric period impression… and it works! Kikuchi brings on former Davis sax players Dave Liebman and Steve Grossman along with his good friend Terumasa Hino and some of the best New York session musicians to craft four long-form electronic fusion ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Avantgarde Jazz
Legendary Danish jazz fusion band Santa Cruz is set to release their new digital album, Roses. Featuring a powerhouse lineup of five of Denmark’s most accomplished musicians, Frans Bak (keyboards), Poul Halberg (guitar), Bo Stief (bass), Hans Ulrik (saxophone), and Klaus Menzer (drums), the album showcases the band's signature blend of rich harmonies, ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Bebop
Swinging All The Way With Frances Faye (Remastered)
Swinging All the Way with Frances Faye is a 1962 jazz vocal album by American singer and pianist Frances Faye. Known for her bold and theatrical style, Faye delivers a dynamic performance on this record, blending elements of jazz, swing, and vocal pop. The album features arrangements and conducting by Marty Paich, who leads three distinct ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Vocal
This album and the words come straight from the heart, with eternal love and respect. On June 9, 2024, drummer Alex Riel—one of the greatest personalities in Danish music history—passed away. For seven decades, he helped shape Danish and European music across several genres. ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Contemporary Jazz
Ones & Twos (Expanded Edition)
Pianist and composer Gerald Clayton is set to unveil Ones & Twos: Expanded Edition on May 30, an expanded digital release of his 3rd Blue Note album which presents the culmination of the project. “Ones & Twos is an experiment—an idea inspired by the art of turntablism,” says Clayton. ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Nu Jazz
Giacomo Smith was born in Italy but grew up in upstate New York. His early encounter with jazz was mainly due to his mother's great enthusiasm for Dave Brubeck, and he started playing piano at the age of 5. At the age of 10, the clarinet followed and soon the saxophone. ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Contemporary Jazz
