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Laufey's third album, A Matter of Time, is a beautiful masterpiece of introspection about the anguish that comes with life and love. 

Masterful trio interplay reliant on deeply honed three-way communication and a refined sense of understatement make Fred Hersch’s third... 

Many people got to know Vince Guaraldi through his 1963 Grammy®-winning song, “Cast Your Fate To The Wind,” or via the group Sounds... 

Two guitars gently envelop the uniquely evocative bandoneon of Dino Saluzzi on El Viejo Caminante, (‘The Old Wanderer’). Here, the... 

One of the very early records in the MPS catalogue and long collector’s item. Recorded in 1965, a time when the Afro-American Davis... 

Further Ahead: Live in Finland (1964-1969), a stunning new collection... 

A stunning new collection of never-before-heard performances by the legendary alto saxophonist Art Pepper, An... 

“Miles Davis Quintet – The Complete Studio Recordings 1965-1968” is a 6-CD box set originally released... 

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After nearly two years, Okonski returns with Entrance Music — an album that finds the trio at the height of their improvisational prowess and... 

On View At The Five Spot Café: The Complete Masters expands Kenny Burrell’s 1959... 

Dolphy’s complete April 4, 1964 Town Hall concert, a wonderful set in splendid Stereo sound quality. This... 

In the spirit of New York's loft scene of the '70s, master drummer Robby Ameen searched out performance alternatives when faced... 

Embarking... 

Over the dozen albums from her four-decade career, Delia Fischer: Beyond Bossa represents the first English language recording from the... 

Developing his voice in Austin's fertile music scene over the last 20 years, saxophonist Russell Haight recorded Go Forth just days before... 

With Open Up Your Senses, his highly anticipated debut album, Tyreek McDole makes a bold statement as one of the most compelling young... 

The recipient of the 2023 American Piano Awards and Steinway Artist, pianist/composer Isaiah J. Thompson... 

Jazz interprations of Lutosławski compositions. 

With this duo, Jeroen Van Herzeele (Ben Sluijs, Mâäk’s Spirit, Toots... 

The Jazz faculty that Western Michigan University quietly assembled over the years is an impressive collection... 

Vinyl LP pressing of rare vocal album recorded by Moondog when he was in his sixties, these ten art songs blur the boundaries between classical and... 

Brad Turner is that rare, multi talented artist that conveys truth and beauty in a myriad of ways. Whether the channel is... 

Thanatosis Records (Stockholm) and Corbett vs. Dempsey (Chicago) proudly present Love, the second album from the exploratory quartet Das B. Featuring Maya... 

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This is his third album, but he is only 23 years old. No question about it: Mathieu Clement, the drummer, composer and arranger from Luxembourg, goes... 

This second pairing of the dominant trombonist of our time and the prolific idiosyncratic composer Gregg Hill... 

There are good reasons why the names of all those involved in this album are listed as equal... 

Seeking to interpret trumpeter/composer Kenny Wheeler's music with the boundless sense of adventure and nuance needed to honor his unique... 

With the release of her second recording, Mai-Liis has come into her own with a fresh set of tunes that are signature to her compelling musical... 

A delicate beginning and a deeply romantic start: Lukas Mohl does... 

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Forceful and mystic, with a beauty and intensity that reminded him of his first hearings of Miles, Mingus, or... 

Contemporary take on Monk classics! 

Pianist Tyler Henderson's debut album for Cellar Music features Caleb Tobocman on bass, and Hank Allen-Barfield on drums and Jacob... 

Modern jazz attack! 

For Tony Tixier everything is connected. Poetry for him is the link between dreams, thoughts and the lived reality where we spend our... 

Soft Ffog is a Norwegian progressive jazz-rock band celebrated for its exceptional virtuosity and high musicianship levels. The... 

With Wu Wei, Ingolf Burkhardt, and Florian Weber, three outstanding musical personalities have come together in the Silk Jazz trio. Their... 

The introduction of bebop to the musical melting pot that was... 

Sarah Vaughan was one of the peerless female sophisticated pop vocalists of the post-war decades who established herself... 

Christer Bothén’s artistry transcends genre, tradition, and the tangible. A key figure in avant-garde jazz and global improvisation, he... 

2024 release from jazz pianist Kris Davis. Seamlessly melding composition with improvisation, this album stands as a testament to... 

Poets of Forest is a musical journey where the soul of jazz blends with the mysteries of nature. Drummer... 

Zuhour (flowers in Arabic) is an album of improvised pieces by the duo of guitarists Ayman Fanous and Joe Morris. While firmly rooted... 

Renowned jazz bassist Arvid Jullander releases Banne mig!, an album bursting with energy, spontaneity, and pure musical joy. Featuring Leo... 

I grew up in a literary household with parents who paid close attention to the written word. My father was a Goethe scholar, and... 

“Phi-Psonics is a spiritual exploration of being together and connecting,” says acoustic bassist Seth Ford-Young of the immersive project... 

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Imagine it’s late afternoon, you’re... 

A jazz vocal album dedicated to Sheila Jordan. There are lyrics from John Hendrix's posthumous work. The... 

"Boys & Girls" is originally released worldwide in August 5, 2018. Strictly Jazz Solo Piano. Oe... 

Pete announces the newest release of the Pete McGuinness Jazz Orchestra “Mixed Bag” out in May 2025 on the Summit Record... 

New album from Austrian born jazz pianist. 

• Oscar Peterson was probably the greatest, certainly the best-known pianist... 

• Great 3CD compilation of the legendary guitarist Larry Carlton.
• Featuring... 

The French violinist Jon-Luc Ponty broke barriers as a sideman with Frank Zappa and the Mahavishnu Orchestra and with his... 

Banjo. Drums. Harp. Huh? To be sure, the new all-star trio of Béla Fleck, harpist Edmar Castañeda and drummer... 

On her Candid Records debut "Reflection of Another Self," trumpeter, flugelhornist and... 

Jazz is full of legends – the Duke, the Count, the Lady. We know their names, study their harmonies, and... 

José James just can’t leave the ’70s alone. Or maybe it’s the other way... 

Elipsis is the convergence of three musical personalities deeply rooted with one foot in the tradition and one foot in the future. Pedrito Martínez... 

Three classic Nino Simone albums in one package. Essential jazz! 

Master pianist Eric Scott Reed leads an invigorating top-shelf session, capturing the late-night vibrations... 

Like his favourite Jazz albums, the "Grunge" albums of the early 1990's spoke to Chris Smith because they offered what he perceived to... 

With Suite for Piano in 2022, Zorn began exploring classical forms in the context of the jazz piano trio. The second CD in the series was a... 

"Art is not merely an act of creation but... 

"If you make a new album you should call it: Dream Sequence!"

That’s what... 

Visionary vibraphonist, marimbist and composer Patricia Brennan returns with an adventurous new septet exploring the extremes... 

From 1975 and 1976 come two albums, originally released on Bronze Records . ‘Sunshine Day’ and ‘Dance To... 

After having studied music and living in Paris, France for 3 years Johnny Britt decided to name his new album “Midnight In Paris” which... 

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Swiss pianist Sylvie Courvoisier and American guitarist Mary Halvorson show... 

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After an outpouring of seven acclaimed albums over a decade, accompanied by rapturously received touring all over Europe... 

The Seventh edition of the late-great Carl Saunders... 

The most influential and strikingly original guitarist-composer of his generation makes a radical leap in his musical direction on Caipi, the... 

As one of the original Award-winning stars of the off-Broadway production of 'And The World Goes 'Round', Mason has a personal connection... 

Esquina Explores Reinvention and Experimentation as Michael Sarian’s Quartet Blends Jazz Fusion with Electric Exploration. 

Sonic River is the latest album from award-winning saxophonist and composer Tobias Meinhart.

Blending... 

Welcome to the world of Vinterhagen. A sphere where songs grow, sounds expand, and ideas branch into a musical ecosystem where one can dream... 

Founded in 2019 by Swiss improvisers Soraya Berent (v, syn), Michel Wintsch (pf,syn) and Samuel... 

Time 2 Groove is overflowing with heartfelt melodies and infectious grooves. Highlights include the driving collaboration... 

VOLO is a large ensemble formed by Sofia Will, alto saxophonist and composer, which unites the young jazz scenes of... 

New Peter Vuust Quartet album! 

Wolfgang Haffner's Life Rhythm Live captures the immersive energy and rhythmic brilliance of his tour, transforming the studio recordings... 

Irène’s Hot Four is a resounding posthumous release from the great jazz pianist, activist and icon Irène Schweizer, who died... 

James Brandon Lewis is on the top of the international jazz world. With a powerful, direct and rich tenor... 

DOLTANG is a music collective consisting of five musicians who stand out in the Korean jazz scene, led by pianist Yonglee, Lee... 

After two years of solo touring, Yaron Herman presents his new... 

Founded in 1951 by Erwin Lehn, the SWR Big Band has been nominated for a Grammy several times and received the German Jazz Award... 

"Glacial Voyage" is an evocative exploration of sound and memory, brought to... 

Legendary jazz concert! 

For a few fleeting moments during a sunset, the sky is cast a vivid shade of amber. A dramatic flare of colour, a... 

Rosenwinkel and Brodbeck team up again off the heels of their successful first collaboration... 

"Movements of Air" is the highly anticipated fifth album from Daniel Herskedal's acclaimed... 

A piano trio that plays standards, including ubiquitous ones such as "Stella By Starlight" and "Body... 

The Scandinavian project Arcanum brings together four artists all well-known to followers of... 

Chet Baker Re:Imagined, a collection of songs recorded by a varied selection of international talent to celebrate the legacy of one of... 

The Emil Brandqvist Trio plays in the top league of European piano jazz formations. After reaching No. 2 on the German Jazz... 

Vilhelm Bromander Unfolding Orchestra returns with Jorden vi ärvde ("The Earth We... 

This album feels more exploratory and dynamic, a collection of songs trailing samba, MPB, pagode, pop, jazz, and electronica, with ease and precision. 

AVID Jazz continues with its 'Classic Album' series with a re-mastered 2CD release from Coleman Hawkins, complete with original... 

Art Blakey was a jazz drummer and bandleader who made his name in big bands in the early '40s before espousing... 

On September 30, 1963, American saxophonist and... 

Kneebody returns with Reach, their first studio album in six years, showcasing their singular musical vision with a reinvented lineup. Reach acts as... 

File Under: Jazz / Free Jazz. Bassist Luke Stewart isn't afraid of blurring boundaries and blending bands, with... 

Nadia Maria voice I Henrique Gomide piano I João Luis Nogueira guitar I Calvin Lennig bass I Conrad Noll cello & bass... 

Experience the groundbreaking sound of Charlie Rouse on Two Is One - a funk-infused exploration of jazz that embodies the innovative spirit... 

Pharoah Sanders' Izipho Zam (My Gifts) is a groundbreaking jazz masterpiece. Recorded in 1969, two years after John Coltrane's passing, and... 

For his latest album on Cellar Music, NYC pianist Spike WIlner was re-inspired by the music of... 

Featuring stunning solo piano work by Strata-East co-founder Stanley Cowell, Musa: Ancestral... 

For the first time ever, Charles Tolliver's Live at Slugs', Volumes... 

The concept for Mister Smooth emerged as I reflected on my early years as a guitarist and music lover. I vividly recall the infectious grooves... 

Celebrated jazz pianist and band leader Beegie Adair shines on classic recordings from The Great American Songbook. From... 

From March to May 2015, John Zorn composed 300 new tunes that were eventually collected into a book of music he called The... 

The immensely talented and gifted Johnny O'Neal deserves more recognition than he gets, both as a singer and a pianist. O'Neal, one... 

A collaboration between US label Astral Spirits and Sweden’s Thanatosis... 

Storyville Records is proud to present Danish pianist and... 

A magical evening of Jazz and Blues, Texas... 

With his younger musicians, Ulrich Gumpert revives jazz history and places the tradition in... 

Rigmor Gustavsson is without a doubt one of Sweden's most successful jazz singers of all time. She studied in New York in the 90's... 

“Phase II” is the brilliant sophomore album from jazz keyboardist Charles A. Kelly. Building upon his successful debut album, “You’re... 

Feet Off the Ground is a jazz quartet album led by guitarist Jeff Libman, inspired by jazz guitar masters such as Wes Montgomery, Grant... 

Unreleased 19-track set recorded at the Peninsula library on Long Island in 1972 of the... 

Kim Scott's 6th album, "Livin' It Up", is a vibrant celebration of life, blending upbeat energy with soulful artistry. Co-written with acclaimed... 

Two-time Grammy Award-Winning Violinist, Mads Tolling pays tribute to his favorite jazz... 

Canadian supergroup Trioiogy are joined by tenor saxophone legend Scott Hamilton for their new... 

The new live album from Enemy, marking their fourth release, captures a decade of fearless exploration and... 

The 11-song album covers all of DePlume's musical touchstones: lush and gentle instrumentals informed by ghostly... 

For the first time ever, Vince Guaraldi's 1974 "It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie... 

Roi is the new album from Sultan Stevenson, one of the most compelling voices emerging on the UK and European jazz scenes.Known for his... 

Back in May 2023, at Charlotte’s invitation, we came together for the first time, not knowing what to expect and wondering if there would be a... 

"Primal Colors," composed by renowned jazz artist Jim McNeely, is an extraordinary collaboration between the Frankfurt Radio Symphony and... 

' The album The 2nd Crusade by The Crusaders was released in 1973. The album represents a fusion of jazz, funk, and soul, showcasing the... 

Hyldon, Brazil’s highly revered vocalist, musician and producer, has partnered with... 

“It is amazing with what a deep sense of beauty this composition for church, choruses and cello is imbued” said Mstislav Rostropovich... 

Two brothers, cello and voice, creating hauntingly beautiful music without borders. Their intimate jazz and world music fusion... 

Gen-Z trio jazz! Instrumental songs full of groove, melody and cinematic intensity. With Life Score, Nils Kugelmann creates a... 

Joe Lovano and his Polish conspirators from the Marcin Wasilewski trio are endowed with an especially adventurous spirit on their second joint endeavour... 

Can we go back a hundred years in time? Pianist Florian Noack’s new album pushes back the gates of time to rediscover the... 

At the time of this recording in 1980, Art Pepper had been a mainstay in the world of jazz for nearly four decades. Starting out as a... 

Originally formed as backing group to Herbie Hancock / Includes “God Make Me Funky (Feat. the Pointer Sisters),” a... 

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Rauke (trans: arugula): this peculiar word from the plant world is above all one thing for... 

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Blurb: Kaisa’s Machine, the quintet led by Finnish bassist and composer Kaisa Mäensivu, is already a powerhouse lauded as a “band of... 

AVID Jazz continues with its 'Classic Album' series with a re-mastered 2CD release from Ronnie Scott, complete with original artwork, liner... 

Vega Trails is the brainchild of jazzer Milo Fitzpatrick and friend Jordan Smart on sax, reuniting for their second long-player. The record... 

Saxophonist, clarinetist and composer Silke Eberhard has been shaping the Berlin jazz scene for many years. Her trio with Jan... 

As a working band that has existed for over 10 years and toured extensively all over the world, Pilgrim has developed its... 

Go Ahead! features five original compositions by saxophonist Jon Bentley, with additional classic works written by Wayne Shorter, Brad Mehldau, Duke... 

Daggerboard and Erik Jekabson: THE AXES: The first in a series of four concerts performed Summer... 

A student of the Great Tony Monaco, Joe Kennedy performs brilliantly on... 

Lafcadio Hearn is an author who spent much of his life researching, documenting, and preserving the ancient folk tales of Japan. He... 

'Happy Faces' by the Dave Robbins Big Band is nothing less than a landmark, revelatory recording in Vancouver jazz history. Robbins... 

One of the most versatile and in-demand percussionists in the Downtown scene, Ches has worked with everyone from Marc Ribot, Tim Berne, and... 

The Chicago-based multi-instrumentalist, composer, and improviser describes the collection as 'a love letter to the moments... 

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Award-winning jazz artist Pureum Jin brings together a group of up and rising female saxophonists and NYC's most sought-after rhythm trio for... 

Medeski, Marsella, Hollenberg, and Grohowski are Chaos Magick—a powerful electric quartet formed to perform Zorn’s twisted and... 

From March to May 2015, John Zorn composed 300 new tunes that were eventually collected into a book of music he called The... 

We are thrilled to release our first collaboration with visionary pianist and composer Myra Melford - a mesmerizing debut album from the new... 

"MELODIC VOICE is the second release with MWENDO DAWA as a trio after Ove Johansson, tenorsax, passing... 

Fourth Page: Meaning of a Nest is the highly anticipated fourth studio album, and second with Edition Records, by renowned... 

The debut recording from one of jazz music's most revered pianists! "Byard is absolutely brilliant...highly recommended." - All Music Originally... 

The legendary vocalist's debut album! "A 100% must for my record of the year" - Jazz Journal Review Remastered by... 

Rain Sultanov is a leading jazz saxophonist and composer who has made significant contributions to the development of jazz culture... 

Sun Ra was a master of misdirection. Tape boxes wrongly labeled—whether by accident or design—are legendary among Ra archivists. One... 

The James Taylor Quarter were the original group on the Acid Jazz scene, and In The Hand Of The Inevitable was... 

Uhlmann Johnson Wilkes is the debut album from Gregory Uhlmann (SML, Anna Butterss, Duffy x Uhlmann, Perfume... 

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AVID Jazz continues with its 'Classic Album' series with a re-mastered 2CD release from Ethel Ennis & Ernestine... 

Emmalisa Hallander, vocals Filip Ekestubbe, piano Niklas Fernqvist, bass Henrik Jäderberg, drums Daniel Migdal, violin 1 Jonna Simonsson, violin... 

Adding to her lovingly-long list of Brazilian repertoire and recordings, five-time Grammy Nominee Karrin Allyson embarks on yet... 

Live Life This Day: Celebrating Thad Jones is... 

Macondo Trio proudly announces the release of their latest album, Morayò, a vibrant celebration of... 

Los Angeles-based composer/arranger/keyboardist Geoff Stradling has spent most of his decades-long career focused on... 

Now almost 15 years into her New York City life, South Korean pianist and composer Jihee Heo has thrived during her deep journey into the city's towering... 

Trombonist, composer & arranger Zach Rich's Solidarity is an expansive, vivid program of original music, orchestrated for his Denver-based jazz... 

Detroit-bred trumpeter and composer Anthony Stanco is a 5th generation Italian-American, steeped in the tenets of Black American Music: blues, bebop, and... 

In a very casual-sounding way, Canadian vocalist Angela Verbrugge offers truths of the heart, urgent and genuine. A gentle authenticity without... 

In a time when musical genres are constantly in... 

Am Are features special constellations of superb musicians that spans both generations and styles, and... 

The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra’s eighth album release features new works by Canadian composers Fred Stride and... 

The celebrated trio of Richard Galliano (accordion), Jan Lundgren (piano), and Paolo Fresu (trumpet) return... 

Leszek Możdżer, Lars Danielsson, and Zohar Fresco celebrate 20 years as one of jazz’s most celebrated trios... 

Big Visit marks the beginning of an exciting musical partnership between Emma Rawicz and Gwilym Simcock. The album features original... 

Big Visit marks the beginning of an exciting musical partnership between Emma Rawicz and Gwilym Simcock. The album features original... 

For over a decade, ACT Music's Jazz at Berlin Philharmonic series has celebrated extraordinary moments... 

For over a decade, ACT Music's Jazz at Berlin Philharmonic series has celebrated extraordinary moments... 

The first quarter of the 21st century is drawing to a close, and with the world in the grip of uncertainty, the only prescription... 

There are numerous near-inaudible layers that haunt every track on Jairus Sharif's forthcoming album Basis of Unity. His decision to... 

Anchored in the idea that, despite all obstacles, the human experience casts a net of possibilities, Defiant Life – Vijay... 

Kali Trio’s new album, The Playful Abstract, could be a soundtrack to the air we breathe. Repeated listens to this tranquil, ever-shifting... 

• Four CD box set of jazz legend Eddie Harris, that includes the albums ‘Is It In’, ‘I Need Some Money’, ‘Bad... 

Oríkì is an album blending jazz, Fuji and Afrobeat in a powerful tribute to Yorùbá heritage. Featuring Mercury Prize-shortlisted Moses... 

Following their acclaimed debut The Summoned on Acid Jazz in 2023, Mama Terra return with a new album... 

This release is a wide-ranging, expansive... 

The Young Mothers return with their third album, Better If You Let It, blending a genre-defying mix... 

Bassist/composer/arranger John Patitucci's intense sessionography is so extensive, and further enhanced by... 

John Patitucci stands as a towering figure in the global jazz scene, renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to modern jazzfusion and... 

The Moment Of Truth: Ella At The Coliseum was recorded at the Oakland Coliseum on June 30, 1967, and was... 

Eight years after Blue Maqams, Anouar Brahem returns with a poignant project, titled after a line of verse by poet Mahmoud Darwish, which... 

When Shadows Dance is the new album from Eyolf Dale’s acclaimed trio with Per Zanussi and Audun Kleive, building on theexcitement of... 

This beautiful 7CD clamshell boxset contains Chet Baker’s complete Timeless Records album collection with the... 

Henry House is a recurring dream song. Combining closely tuned instruments and sinetones, tape-music editing techniques, field recordings, and... 

Greg Abate - alto sax John Rangel - piano Terry Burns - bass David Post - drums "...one of the most gifted alto and soprano saxophonists... 

Pianist/vocalist Fabienne Ambuehl leads a jazz trio with bassist Matt Ridley (Darius Brubeck) and drummer Jon Scott (GoGo Penguin, Mulatu Astatke) through... 

Count Basie’s career was revived in late 1957 thanks to the success of the Neal Hefti-arranged LP... 

This album consists of 9 pieces based on scenes, photos, people, and experiences from my own life, plus two free... 

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Led by pianist Sante Palumbo, Sway is an excellent album heavily influenced by early 70s Miles Davis, even without the presence of trumpet. Throughout, the... 

Born from a chance musical encounter at Chicago’s Uptown Poetry Slam in 2017, The Last Word Quintet is a collaboration between four... 

Constantly swinging, harmonically rich, and with infectiously inviting compositions, the members of Live Edge Trio earned their rapport through... 

Among the vanguard of today’s contemporary composers and big band arrangers, trombonist Ben Patterson and his Washington, DC-based... 

The Shona, "Ngatibatanei," translates to a call for unity and kinship, emphasizing the interconnectedness of... 

It’s a gift that has been handed to Jasper: the ability to... 

Follow up to the critically acclaimed Big Bad Bones' "Emergency Vehicle Blues"; this is Bigger Badder Bones... 

Joe Syrian, veteran drummer and leader of the Motor City Jazz Octet, offers a refreshing, classics-oriented, eclectic... 

If there is one distinctive feature of European jazz, it is the difficulty its artists face... 

Gifted bassist Misha Mullov-Abbodo's 'Effra' is a collection of eight original pieces written for a jazz sextet. Unified by the sound of... 

Hope, wonder, worry. Grief, love, fury. Joy, romance, time travel. Everything is... 

Leading his "West By Northwest" band of five years on this live date, bass player Tom Wakeling focuses on doing what he loves most: propelling... 

Premiere release of the complete Vince Guaraldi score for the classic Peanuts holiday animated special celebrating its... 

Composer and trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire's 'honey from a winter stone', which he calls a 'self-portrait', features improvisational... 

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Self-released avant garde jazz – reissued for the first time! Recalling Kraftwerk precursor the Organisation, or contemporaries like... 

Walk in! Step in... Listen to the enchanting new jazz quartet under the direction of legendary Slovenian-American accordionist/composer... 

With their 27th studio album, the GRAMMY® Award-winning, jazz-pioneering Yellowjackets return to redefine jazz fusion once again. Known for... 

Visionary jazz vocalist and composer Andreas Schaerer invites you to explore Anthem for No Man’s Land, a bold musical... 

Living Ghosts"" by the Michael Wollny Trio invites listeners on an immersive and spontaneous journey where past compositions evolve... 

Cabaret"" by the renowned Norwegian saxophonist and composer Marius Neset showcases a vibrant blend of global influences, virtuosity, and playful...