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Most jazz records are made in studios with perfect acoustics. Ours was made in a French château surrounded by vineyards. And the acoustics were perfect too. The atmosphere was as rich and complex as the region’s finest vintages—a setting... 

November 11, 2006 was a very emotional evening. After almost 20 years together and thousands of concerts worldwide, the Finnish Trio Töykeät around pianist Iiro... 

Endless introduces the new Adam Bałdych European Quartet: Adam Bałdych on violin, Daniele di Bonaventura on bandoneon, Jacob Karlzon on piano and Michel Benita on double bass. Four outstanding musical personalities meet in a rare chamber-jazz formation, creating a... 

Live recording of the ""Jazz at Berlin Philharmonic"" concert marking Nils' 70th birthday at the Berlin Philharmonie. it is also a tribute to his idol and later collaborator, the late Joe Sample, built around songs with a deep personal connection... 

Limited Edition, Magenta colored vinyl With Circadia, their ACT debut, Mammal Hands open a bold new chapter: deepening their rhythmic language, expanding their sonic palette and reaffirming their place among the UK’s most boundary-defying instrumental artists. Drawing on jazz, contemporary... 

The new recording from the Jazz at Berlin Philharmonic series captures a moment rich in both history and renewal, marking the series’ fiftieth concert while paying tribute to Siggi Loch’s early triumph as a producer with... 

With this solo piano album, Daniel García explores the universal experience of transformation, inspired by Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey. Rather than telling a literal story, the music unfolds as a series of emotional landscapes, reflecting moments of change, tension, and... 

Little North have built a distinct voice with their blend of Nordic lyricism, cinematic depth, and the vibrant energy of the New York jazz scene. “Crossing Currents” marks a pivotal chapter in their journey. In November 2023, the trio traveled to New York, bringing new... 

First Time on Vinyl! ""Past is Present"" is a curated deep dive into the ACT catalogue, bringing forward outstanding albums that have either never been released on vinyl or have long been unavailable. These recordings still resonate strongly today, and... 

Past is Present"" is a curated deep dive into the ACT catalogue, bringing forward outstanding albums that have either never been released on vinyl or have long been unavailable. These recordings still resonate strongly today, and this series gives... 

Unspoken is Mahan Mirarab’s most personal and intimate album to date - a work shaped by reflection, vulnerability, and emotional clarity. Stripping back complexity, he creates a direct and honest musical language that allows his deepest feelings to surface. Recorded with close... 

Transara is the gateway to an invisible world, a path leading beyond a state of consciousness. Breaths combine, oscillate, vibrate...rhythms meld into textures...all forming part of the same multi-sensory experience. The stories in this narrative are all introspections, and... 

Dialoge is an album built on encounter, spontaneity, and the meeting of musical worlds. Bringing together composed works from the classical repertoire and immediate improvisation, the project unfolds as a series of musical conversations between pianist Johanna Summer and four remarkable... 

Renowned Swedish bassist and composer Lars Danielsson returns with the latest chapter in his celebrated Liberetto series, a project that began in 2012 and has captivated audiences with its blend of jazz, classical, and folk influences. Written with his longtime collaborators... 

(Originally released 2013) The “Jazz album of the decade 2000 – 2010” (London Times) now available on vinyl: 4er LP Collector’s Edition remastered and including a 12 page Vinyl-size booklet (with photos by star photographer Jim Rakete): The... 

As part of their 125 Years of Jazz campaign, ACT is proud to present four exceptional albums back on vinyl, each in a special colored pressing, in limited editions. Youn Sun Nah / vocals Ulf Wakenius / guitars Lars Danielsson / bass & cello Vincent Peirani / accordion & accordina... 

As part of their 125 Years of Jazz campaign, ACT is proud to present four exceptional albums back on vinyl, each in a special colored pressing, in limited... 

As part of their 125 Years of Jazz campaign, ACT is proud to present four exceptional albums back on vinyl, each in a special colored pressing, in limited editions. Snarky Puppy founder, multi-instrumentalist and Grammy winner Michael... 

As part of their 125 Years of Jazz campaign, ACT is proud to present four exceptional albums back on vinyl, each in a special colored pressing, in limited editions. Drummer Wolfgang Haffner is one of Germany's most successful jazz-band leaders, in addition... 

For Swedish piano rising star Joel Lyssarides, substance and depth always come before flashy concepts, emotion and expression before sheer virtuosity. The strengths of his long-standing trio are equally found in the details: in subtle nuances, the finest facets of harmony, groove... 

For Swedish piano rising star Joel Lyssarides, substance and depth always come before flashy concepts, emotion and expression before sheer virtuosity. The strengths of his long-standing trio are equally found in the details: in subtle nuances, the finest... 

Joachim Kühn has no interest in looking back. At over 80, he is more driven, productive, and fearless than ever—composing and improvising daily in a restless pursuit of freedom, growth, and renewal. On Joachim Kühn & Young Lions, this lifelong refusal to... 

“From the very start of SHALOSH, we have always said that we would never commit to any one genre but keep our music as open as possible,” drummer Matan Assayag says. “It’s the best way to bring ourselves fully to each song and the only way to stay truly authentic.” In... 

Walking Distance is a journey through sound that bridges cultures, genres, and everyday experiences. Blending post-bop jazz, Arab melodies, Latin grooves, blues, funk, and the rhythms of Ghanaian music, the album celebrates the deep connections that exist between seemingly different... 

With Circadia, their ACT debut, Mammal Hands open a bold new chapter: deepening their rhythmic language, expanding their sonic palette and reaffirming their place among the UK’s most boundary-defying instrumental artists. Drawing on jazz, contemporary classical, electronica, folk... 

With Circadia, their ACT debut, Mammal Hands open a bold new chapter: deepening their rhythmic language, expanding their sonic palette and reaffirming their place among the UK’s most boundary-defying instrumental artists. Drawing on jazz, contemporary classical, electronica, folk... 

Nils Landgren marks his 70th birthday with Love of My Life — an album that reflects not only the scale of his achievement, but also the astonishingly wide range of roles his life in music has embraced. As one of the most successful European jazz musicians of the past... 

Nils Landgren marks his 70th birthday with Love of My Life — an album that reflects not only the scale of his achievement, but also the astonishingly wide range of roles his life in music has embraced. As one of the most successful European jazz musicians... 

Over three decades, Viktoria Tolstoy and Jacob Karlzon have built a musical dialogue grounded in trust, curiosity, and quiet daring. Their new duo album reflects and renews that bond — an intimate conversation shaped by time, friendship, and change. The... 

The Vision String Quartet stands out for its fearless blend of classical mastery, original composition, and genre-defying energy-fusing classical with rock, jazz, and more. in the fields is the young quartet’s bold return - their ACT debut and first recording in... 

The album PLAY unites for the first time two of the most important American musicians of the current generation charting new paths in jazz & way beyond: trumpeter Theo Croker and pianist Sullivan Fortner. The two have known each other for more than 20 years, but PLAY... 

The album PLAY unites for the first time two of the most important American musicians of the current generation charting new paths in jazz & way beyond: trumpeter Theo Croker and pianist Sullivan Fortner. The two have known each other for more than 20 years, but... 

“Shiraz”, the ACT debut by Dhafer Youssef, is the most personal album in the career of the world-renowned oud player and singer. In vibrant songs, it tells the story of the most important encounter of his life: meeting his wife, Shiraz Fradi. These are songs about love and... 

“Would you like to make a Christmas record?” asked Siggi Loch, the legendary founder of the ACT record label. He was in Oslo to collect music for a Christmas album compilation when we first met in the fall of 1997. I hesitated — not being a huge fan... 

Blue Vinyl - Limited Edition! “Would you like to make a Christmas record?” asked Siggi Loch, the legendary founder of the ACT record label. He was in Oslo to collect music for a Christmas album compilation when we first met in the fall of 1997. I... 

INKYRA is an album that has been waiting to be made for many years now, so to finally be at this point is quite surreal. The whole project is extremely close to my heart and it has been a privilege to realise this project with such special people. The seed of this album began at... 

Someone once asked me: is there not an end to Christmas songs? The answer is simple: no, there is not. As long as we celebrate Christmas, there will be songs celebrating the occasion in one way or the other. There is no way I can describe the feeling when another... 

It’s not often you find yourself recording alone in a church at 3am. I’m not religious, but I experienced something unique while playing through the night as the streets around me slept. It felt like the music was telling me what to play and I was the passenger. Lumen grew out... 

Yesterday, 2011: Vincent, Yoann, Tony, Julien... and one more. A group of pals, each one having left Nice independently and ended up in Paris. They adopt Emile, also from Southern France, but from further west. Today: natural affinities, a leader who calls the shots, and... 

With “ok”, his new album and ACT debut, French trumpeter ‘daoud’ offers a quiet manifesto — a record shaped by contrast and contradiction, by collapse and the stubborn act of beginning again. Built around the idea of accepting what cannot be changed. He explains: “The whole record is... 

The more new discoveries you make, the more you go back to the beginning,” observes pianist Vincent Meissner. The music on his third album, “Eigengrau”, is characterized by an inward gaze, by his reflections on experiences and encounters that have been meaningful to... 

Jazz, Middle Eastern traditions, metal, electronica, classical music... ‘Trigger’ is the sum of Israeli pianist and keyboardist Sharon Mansur’s influences, and yet it also reflects the music of her home country. She says: ‘There is no distinct Israeli traditional music. Because... 

Three continents, three musical world citizens. Morocco-born Majid Bekkas, Franco-Vietnamese Nguyên Lê and American Hamid Drake have combined their astonishing musicality, their origins and their global experiences to create a captivating live... 

Four unique top-flight European jazz pianists, each with limitless freedom of expression. Limitless joy too for the audience in the completely full main hall of the Philharmonie Berlin. But perhaps there is also something... 

Wolfgang Haffner's Life Rhythm Live captures the immersive energy and rhythmic brilliance of his tour, transforming the studio recordings into a vibrant, real-time experience. ""Playing this music live has been an incredible journey,"" says Haffner. ""It's about more... 

Gen-Z trio jazz! Instrumental songs full of groove, melody and cinematic intensity. With Life Score, Nils Kugelmann creates a personal soundtrack for life—music that captures emotions and everyday moments like a film score without a movie. Life Score is my personal soundtrack... 

Visionary jazz vocalist and composer Andreas Schaerer invites you to explore Anthem for No Man’s Land, a bold musical journey toward a borderless, inclusive society. Schaerer transcends genres with an extraordinary fusion of vocal artistry and imaginative composition. This... 

Living Ghosts"" by the Michael Wollny Trio invites listeners on an immersive and spontaneous journey where past compositions evolve in real-time through collective improvisation. The album captures one evening in spring 2024, where the trio performed entirely by... 

Cabaret"" by the renowned Norwegian saxophonist and composer Marius Neset showcases a vibrant blend of global influences, virtuosity, and playful improvisation. Recorded on a remote island with his trusted collaborators (including the drummer Anton Eger), this album is a celebration of... 

The duo of pianist Johanna Summer and saxophonist Jakob Manz represents a rare stroke of luck for contemporary German jazz. Both are standout figures of their generation, blending supreme virtuosity with fearless creativity and unmistakable individuality. Rooted in... 

In their latest album, Safe Place, German jazz duo Roman and Julian Wasserfuhr craft an intimate refuge through music. This is not about a physical destination—it’s a state of mind, a sanctuary for reflection and focus amidst the noise of modern life. Joined by... 

Since its founding exactly ten years ago, the Jazzrausch Big Band has united seemingly opposites: techno, jazz, classical, underground and electric, concert hall and club, young and old. Contrast as a concept. It doesn't work, it doesn't exist. The band often covers a... 

Joel Lyssarides from Stockholm combines great virtuosity with impressive ease and a strong sense of mood and dynamics. He has performed with artists as diverse as Anne Sofie von Otter, Benny... 

In its ten-year history, the Jazzrausch Bigband has established itself as an institution that makes the impossible possible: jazz meets techno meets big band? No problem. Sold-out concerts at electro clubs, jazz festivals and classical venues? It's on! And anyone... 

A series of dark, warm string chords opens the curtain on a vista of spaciousness and great sonic depth. Soon after, an intense rhythm develops, classically light and tightly grooving at the same... 

Most jazz records are made in studios with perfect acoustics. Ours was made in a French château surrounded by vineyards. And the acoustics were perfect too. The atmosphere was as rich and complex as the region’s finest vintages—a setting unlike... 

November 11, 2006 was a very emotional evening. After almost 20 years together and thousands of concerts worldwide, the Finnish Trio Töykeät around pianist Iiro... 

Endless introduces the new Adam Bałdych European Quartet: Adam Bałdych on violin, Daniele di Bonaventura on bandoneon, Jacob Karlzon on piano and Michel Benita on double bass. Four outstanding musical personalities meet in a rare chamber-jazz formation, creating a... 

Live recording of the ""Jazz at Berlin Philharmonic"" concert marking Nils' 70th birthday at the Berlin Philharmonie. it is also a tribute to his idol and later collaborator, the late Joe Sample, built around songs with a deep personal connection... 

The new recording from the Jazz at Berlin Philharmonic series captures a moment rich in both history and renewal, marking the series’ fiftieth concert while paying tribute to Siggi Loch’s early triumph as a producer with...