Album Releases by Genre
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Robby Krieger & the Soul Savages
by Robby Krieger
January 19, 2024
The first full-length release from former Doors guitarist Robby Krieger with his new band The Soul Savages was recorded at his studios in Glendale, California.
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Black Radio
by Robert Glasper
February 28, 2012
The jazz pianist's latest album of original and cover songs features guest appearances by Bilal, Erykah Badu, Lalah Hathaway, Shafiq Husayn, Ledisi, Lupe Fiasco, KING, Chrisette Michele, Mos Def, Musiq Soulchild, Meshell Ndegeocello, and Stokley Williams.
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Covered: The Robert Glasper Trio Recorded Live at Capitol Studios
by Robert Glasper
June 16, 2015
The latest release from the jazz trio led by pianist Robert Glasper features a guest appearance from Harry Belafonte.
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Everything's Beautiful
by Robert Glasper
May 27, 2016
Robert Glasper took master takes and outtakes of Miles Davis' work and produced new songs with vocals from Erykah Badu, Bilal, Hiatus Kaiyote, Illa J, Ledisi, KING, Laura Mvula, John Scofield, and Stevie Wonder.
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Black Radio 2
by Robert Glasper Experiment
October 29, 2013
The follow-up to the jazz musician's Grammy-winning R&B release includes contributions from such artist as Marsha Ambrosius, Brandy, Common, Dwele, Faith Evans, Anthony Hamilton, Lalah Hathaway, Norah Jones, Jill Scott, Snoop Dogg, Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump, and Malcolm Jamal Warner.
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ArtScience
by Robert Glasper Experiment
September 16, 2016
Written and produced together for the first time, the latest release for the group that features influences of jazz, R&B, hip-hop and pop was recorded in New Orleans.
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For the Ghosts Within
by Robert Wyatt
November 9, 2010
The distinguished British musician returns with another solo effort showcasing his ability to reimagine classic jazz standards as well as revitalize a few from his own catalogue.
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Different Every Time
by Robert Wyatt
November 17, 2014
The two-disc compilation for the guitarist includes one disc with Wyatt's work as part of Soft Machine, Matching Mole, as well as a solo artist and the second disc includes collaborations and guest appearances with such artists as Bjork, Anja Garbarek, Hot Chip, Jeanette Lindstrom, Mike Mantler, and Phil Manzanera.
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Connected
by Robin Fox
October 23, 2012
Experimental guitarist Oren Ambarchi and electronic artist Robin Fox came together in 2011 to work on this soundtrack for the Australian dance company, Chunky Move.
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Satin Doll
by Sam Gendel
March 13, 2020
The latest release for the jazz saxophonist is his first on the Nonesuch Records label features contributions from Gabe Noel and Philippe Melanson.
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COOKUP
by Sam Gendel
February 24, 2023
The latest full-length release from saxophonist Sam Gendel features a guest appearance from Meshell Ndegeocello on the album of covers of R&B songs by such artists as Aaliyah, Erykah Badu, Beyoncé, Boyz II Men, Ginuwine and SWV.
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Guzo
by Samuel Yirga
September 25, 2012
The Ethiopian pianist melds American jazz, funk, and his native music together on his debut release.
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Day to Day
by Sarathy Korwar
July 8, 2016
The debut full-length release for the British-based producer features the Sidi Troupe of Ratanpur, Indian folk music, electronica, and jazz music.
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My East Is Your West [Live]
by Sarathy Korwar
November 9, 2018
The latest jazz and Indian classical music album from Sarathy Korwar was recorded live at London's Church of Sound with the UPAJ Collective.
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More Arriving
by Sarathy Korwar
July 26, 2019
The second full-length studio release for the London-based artist features guest appearances from Zia Ahmed, Prabh Deep, MC Mawali, Aditya Prakash, Mirande Shah, Delhi Sultanate, TRAP POJU, and Deepak Unnikishnan.
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Kalak
by Sarathy Korwar
November 11, 2022
The latest full-length release for London-based Sarathy Korwar was produced by Photay and features guest appearances from Kushal Gaya, Kodo, and Noni-Mouse.
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Perceive Its Beauty, Acknowledge Its Grace
by Shabaka
April 12, 2024
The debut full-length solo release from British jazz artist Shabaka Hutchings under the name Shabaka features flutes and contributions by such artists as André 3000, Floating Points, Lianne La Havas, Laraaji, Jason Moran, Carlos Niño, Esperanza Spalding, Moses Sumney, and Saul Williams.
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We Are Sent Here by History
by Shabaka & the Ancestors
March 13, 2020
The second full-length release for the Sons of Kemet saxophonist's project features poems written and sung by Siyabonga Mthembu.
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International Blackjazz Society
by Shining
October 23, 2015
The seventh full-length studio release for the Norwegian group led by Jørgen Munkeby was mixed by Sean Beavan.
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Oneiric Formulary
by Sir Richard Bishop
April 17, 2020
The first full-length solo release for the Sun City Girls guitarist in five years.
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Les Égarés
by Sissoko Segal Parisien Peirani
March 31, 2023
The debut full-length release for the collaboration between Mali kora player Ballaké Sissoko, French cellist Vincent Segal, French saxophone player Émile Parisien, and French jazz accordionist Vincent Peirani was recorded in France.
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Sylva [Live]
by Snarky Puppy
May 26, 2015
The fifth live album for the Brooklyn jazz funk collective is a collaboration with the Metropole Orkest orchestra.
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Culcha Vulcha
by Snarky Puppy
April 29, 2016
The first studio release in eight years for the Brooklyn-based jazz-influenced collective.
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Empire Central [Live]
by Snarky Puppy
September 30, 2022
The 16-track release for Dallas jazz fusion ensemble Snarky Puppy was recorded live over eight performances at the Deep Ellum Art Company and features the late Bernard Wright.
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Rollins in Holland [The 1967 Studio & Live Recordings]
by Sonny Rollins
December 4, 2020
The two-disc set features the jazz saxophonist's music recorded over three days in May 1967.
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Burn
by Sons of Kemet
October 8, 2013
This is the debut full-length release for the British jazz quartet of Shabaka Hutchings, Oren Marshall, Tom Skinner, and Seb Rochford.
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Your Queen Is A Reptile
by Sons of Kemet
March 30, 2018
The third full-length release for the jazz quartet led by the tenor saxophonist Shabaka Hutchings features contributions from Josh Idehen and Congo Natty.
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Black to the Future
by Sons of Kemet
May 14, 2021
The fourth full-length release for the Shabaka Hutchings-led jazz quartet features guest appearances from Angel Bat Dawid, D Double E, Joshua Edelin, Lianne La Havas, Moor Mother, Kojey Radical, and Steve Williamson.
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To Feel Embraced
by Sparkle Division
October 23, 2020
The debut full-length release for William Basinski and Preston Wendel as Sparkle Division features contributions from Xeli Grana, Henry Grimes, and Leonora Russo.
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Double Demon
by Starlicker
June 10, 2011
The debut album for the jazz trio composed of trumpeter Rob Mazurek, vibraphonist Jason Adasiewicz, and drummer John Herndon.
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The Mancy of Sound
by Steve Coleman & the Five Elements
September 5, 2011
The latest album from the jazz saxophonist and his band features a four-piece suite inspired by the West African Yoruba people.
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Functional Arrhythmias
by Steve Coleman & the Five Elements
March 26, 2013
Saxophonist Steve Coleman returns with Jonathan Finlayson, Miles Okazaki, Sean Rickman, and Anthony Tidd backing him on the release inspired by the functions of the human body.
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The Story of Light
by Steve Vai
August 14, 2012
The concept album from guitarist Steve Vai is the second of a planned trilogy that began with 2005's Real Illusions: Reflections.
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Singles: The Definitive 45's Collection
by Sun Ra
December 9, 2016
The three-disc compilation of the 45 RPM singles released between 1952-1961 from the jazz artist.
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Thunder of the Gods
by Sun Ra
April 7, 2017
The three track release from the avant-garde jazz artist features three previously unreleased recordings from 1972's Universe in Blue and 1966's Strange Strings sessions.
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In the Orbit of Ra
by Sun Ra & His Arkestra
September 23, 2014
Marshall Allen, the current member of the Arkestra worked on this compilation of the jazz musician's works from the 1950s to the '70s.
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To Those of Earth & Other Worlds
by Sun Ra & His Arkestra
October 30, 2015
The two-disc compilation of 35 tracks by Sun Ra was mixed by Gilles Peterson.
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Swirling
by Sun Ra Arkestra
October 30, 2020
The first studio release in over 20 years for the jazz group led by Marshall Allen features new arrangements of past Sun Ra songs was recorded in Philadelphia.
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Living Sky
by Sun Ra Arkestra
October 7, 2022
The latest full-length release for jazz group Sun Ra Arkestra without Sun Ra (who passed away in 1993) features three compositions from bandleader saxophonist Marshall Allen and its first on the Omni Sound label.
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Wild Wild East
by Sunny Jain
February 21, 2020
The fourth full-length solo release for the Brooklyn-based drummer features influences from Bollywood, spaghetti Westerns, Indian folk, jazz, psychedelic and surf guitar music.
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13
by Supersilent
September 30, 2016
the 13th release for the avant-garde Norwegian trio of Arve Henriksen, Helge Sten (aka Deathprod) and Ståle Storløkken was recorded from the music coming out from its stage PA system.
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Wild Dog
by Susanna
May 8, 2012
The eighth release for the Norwegian singer-songwriter features Emmett Kelly of Bonnie "Prince" Billy and Jeremy Gara of Arcade Fire as guests.
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3
by Susanna And The Magical Orchestra
September 1, 2009
This is the thrid album for Norwegian Susanna Wallumrod.
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Savoy
by Taj Mahal
April 28, 2023
The latest full-length release from blues artist Taj Mahal features classic American songs that would have been played at Harlem's Savoy Ballroom.
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Fly Moon Die Soon
by Takuya Kuroda
September 18, 2020
The sixth full-length release for the Brooklyn-based Japanese jazz trumpeter features a guest appearances from Corey King.
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New Bodies
by Tangents
June 15, 2018
The third full-length release for the Australian experimental instrumental five-piece was recorded and mixed by Richard Belkner.
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Absence
by Terence Blanchard
August 27, 2021
The latest full-length release from the jazz trumpeter features the E-Collective and the Turtle Island Quartet.
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The Mosaic Project
by Terri Lyne Carrington
July 19, 2011
The fifth album for the jazz drummer features such guests as Dianne Reeves, Sheila E, Esperanza Spaulding, and Cassandra Wilson.
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Rainbow Revisited
by Thandi Ntuli
November 17, 2023
The debut full-length release from Thandi Ntuli with Carlos Niño was recorded in Venice Beach and includes a new version of "Rainbow (Skit)".
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We Are on the Edge: A 50th Anniversary Celebration
by The Art Ensemble of Chicago
April 26, 2019
The first full-length studio release in 15 years from the Chicago avant-garde jazz group includes a live CD of a concert from Ann Arbor's Edgefest 2018 as well as a studio session.
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These Are The Vistas
by The Bad Plus
February 11, 2003
This is not your ordinary jazz trio. For their major-label debut, The Bad Plus work with alt-rock producer Tchad Blake, and include covers of Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit," Blondie's "Heart of Glass," and Aphex Twin's "Flim" among their seven original tracks.
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Give
by The Bad Plus
March 9, 2004
The modern-jazz trio stick to the formula of their well-received 2003 debut on this sophomore effort, working again with producer Tchad Blake on a mix of originals and unlikely covers (this time out including Black Sabbath's "Iron Man" and The Pixies' "Velouria").
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Prog
by The Bad Plus
May 8, 2007
The rock-influenced piano trio's fifth album mixes originals with covers of songs by David Bowie ("Life On Mars"), Tears For Fears ("Everybody Wants To Rule The World") and Rush ("Tom Sawyer").
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For All I Care
by The Bad Plus
February 3, 2009
The jazz trio introduces vocals by Wendy Lewis on its latest album of cover songs.
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Made Possible
by The Bad Plus
September 25, 2012
This is the second release for the jazz trio of bassist Reid Anderson, pianist Ethan Iverson, and drummer David King.
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The Rite of Spring
by The Bad Plus
March 25, 2014
The jazz piano trio's latest release is an interpretation of Igor Stravinsky's 1913 work, Rite of Spring.
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The Bad Plus Joshua Redman
by The Bad Plus
May 26, 2015
This is the debut release for the collaboration between The Bad Plus and jazz saxophonist Joshua Redman.
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The Bad Plus [2022]
by The Bad Plus
September 30, 2022
The latest full-length release for jazz quartet The Bad Plus features a new lineup with Ben Monder and Chris Speed joining Reid Anderson and Dave King.
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The Jazz Age
by The Bryan Ferry Orchestra
February 12, 2013
Bryan Ferry re-recorded 13 songs from Roxy Music's catalog as well as his own solo work as jazz instrumentals.
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Royal Toast
by The Claudia Quintet
May 18, 2010
The experimental jazz quintet led by Grammy-nominated John Hollenbeck invites Gary Versace for its fifth album.
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Trust in the Lifeforce of the Deep Mystery
by The Comet Is Coming
March 15, 2019
The second full-length release for the London-based jazz trio of Max Hallett, Shabaka Hutchings and Dan Leavers features a guest appearance from Kate Tempest.
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The Afterlife
by The Comet Is Coming
December 6, 2019
The second full-length release in 2019 for the British jazz trio was recorded at the same sessions as Trust In The Lifeforce Of The Deep Mystery and features a guest appearance from poet Joshua Idehen.
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Hyper-Dimensional Expansion Beam
by The Comet Is Coming
September 23, 2022
The London-based trio recorded improvisations over four days for its third full-length release.
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13 Degrees of Reality
by The Heliocentrics
April 30, 2013
The latest release for the the British ensemble includes influences of jazz, rock, and world music with instruments such as kalimba, the koto, marimbula, and santur.
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Infinity of Now
by The Heliocentrics
February 14, 2020
The first release on the Madlib Invazion label for the London-based jazz fusion band.
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Purple Naked Ladies
by The Internet
January 31, 2012
The debut disc for the duo of Odd Future DJ Syd tha Kid and Matt Martians incorporates jazz, hip-hop, and R&B.
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Understand What Black Is
by The Last Poets
May 18, 2018
The first release in over 20 years for the Harlem trio of Abiodun Oyewole, Umar Bin Hassan, and Baba Donn Babatunde was produced by Ben Lamdin and Prince Fatty.
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Mindset
by The Necks
November 22, 2011
The latest release from the Australian jazz trio is composed of only two tracks, with each being over more than 20 minutes long.
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Open
by The Necks
October 29, 2013
The 17th release for the Australian improvised jazz trio is an over hour piece.
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Vertigo
by The Necks
October 30, 2015
The 18th release for the Sydney-based experimental jazz trio features one 44-minute long track.
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Body
by The Necks
August 17, 2018
The 20th full-length release for the Australian trio of Chris Abrahams, Lloyd Swanton, and Tony Buck consists of a single nearly 57-minute-long piece.
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Three
by The Necks
March 27, 2020
The 21st release for the Australian instrumental trio of Chris Abrahams, Tony Buck, and Lloyd Swanton features three 20+-minute long tracks.
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Travel
by The Necks
February 24, 2023
The latest full-length release from Australian trio The Necks features four 20-minute improvisational tracks.
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The Sounds of Crenshaw, Vol. 1
by The Pollyseeds
July 14, 2017
Producer Terrace Martin brought together a group of musicians that included Chachi, Robert Glasper, Rose Gold, Trevor Lawrence Jr., Brandon Owens, Wyann Vaughn, and Marlon Williams for this album of music inspired by the west coast jazz, R&B and hip-hop.
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Revelators Sound System
by The Revelators
June 17, 2022
The debut full-length release for the collaborative project of Hiss Golden Messenger's M.C. Taylor and Cameron Ralston feature four instrumental tracks.
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Unlock Your Mind
by The Soul Rebels
January 31, 2012
The eight-piece ensemble based in New Orleans mixes jazz, R&B, funk, rap, and brass band music on its debut release.
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Solidarity
by The Souljazz Orchestra
September 18, 2012
This is the fifth release for the Canadian group who combine the influences of Afro-beat, Caribbean, Latin, and tropical music with jazz, funk, and soul.
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Inner Fire
by The Souljazz Orchestra
February 25, 2014
The sixth release for the Canadian collective was produced by Pierre Chrétien and Jason Jakunas.
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Resistance
by The Souljazz Orchestra
September 4, 2015
The seventh full-length release for the Canadian Afro-jazz group features influences from French Caribbean and Francophone West African music.
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Boot!
by The Thing
November 19, 2013
The latest release for the Scandinavian free jazz trio of baritone saxophonist Mats Gustafsson, bassist Ingebrigt Håker Flaten, and drummer Paal Nilssen-Love includes three originals and two jazz standards.
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Les Liaisons Dangereuses 1960
by Thelonious Monk
June 16, 2017
The previously unreleased soundtrack sessions for Roger Vadim's film Les Liaisons Dangereuses 1960 featured Sam Jones, Charlie Rouse, Art Taylor, and Barney Wilen.
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Palo Alto: Live at Palo Alto High School
by Thelonious Monk
September 18, 2020
In 1968, Danny Scher, a 16-year-old student at Palo Alto High School, invited the jazz legend to perform and the 47-minute set was recorded by the janitor.
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Black Jazz Signature
by Theo Parrish
September 3, 2013
The Detroit house DJ/producer mixes tracks from the 1970s label Black Jazz Records for the latest compilation of DJ mixes from Snow Dog Records.
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Fyah
by Theon Cross
February 15, 2019
The latest full-length release for the Sons of Kemet tuba player features contributions from Moses Boyd, Nathaniel Cross, Tim Doyle, Wayne Francis, Nubya Garcia, and Artie Zaitz.
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Intra-I
by Theon Cross
October 29, 2021
The second full-length release for the British jazz composer and tuba player features contributions from Afronaut Zu, Ahnansé, Consensus, Remi Graves, Shumba Maasai, and Oren Marshall.
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Thought Gang
by Thought Gang
November 2, 2018
The debut full-length jazz side-project of David Lynch and Angelo Badalamenti was recorded between 1991 and 1993.
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Snakeoil
by Tim Berne
February 7, 2012
Manfred Eicher produced the first album on ECM for saxophonist Tim Berne and his trio of musicians: Oscar Noriega, Matt Mitchell, and Ches Smith.
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Kel Tinariwen
by Tinariwen
November 4, 2022
Previously released on cassette in Mali in 1992, the eight-track album from Tinariwen was recorded in 1991 in Ivory Coast's Abidjan and features a guest appearance from Keltoum Sennhauser.
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The Source
by Tony Allen
September 8, 2017
The latest solo release for the Afrobeat artist features influences from jazz music with the backing of an 11-piece ensemble that included Damon Albarn, Mathias Allamane, Indy Dibongue, Jean Phi Dary, Jean Jacques Elangue, Nicolas Giraud, Yann Jankielewicz, Remi Sciuto, Vincent Taurelle, and Daniel Zimmermann.
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Rejoice
by Tony Allen
March 20, 2020
The posthumous release of the collaboration between Tony Allen and Hugh Masekela was recorded by Nick Gold in 2010.
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There Is No End
by Tony Allen
April 30, 2021
The posthumous release from the drummer features beats recorded before he passed away in 2020 and completed by producer Vincent Taeger and co-producer Vincent Taurelle with vocals from Nate Bone, Danny Brown, Nah Eeto, Jeremiah Jae, Koreatown Oddity, Lava La Rue, Lord Jah-Monte Ogbon, Marlowe, Ben Okri, Sampa The Great, Skepta, Tsunami, and Zelooperz.
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Duets II
by Tony Bennett
September 20, 2011
This second installment of the legendary singer's Duets pairs him with Aretha Franklin, Norah Jones, Willie Nelson, and the late Amy Winehouse, among many others.
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Love for Sale
by Tony Bennett
October 1, 2021
Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga reunite for an album of Cole Porter songs accompanied by the Brian Newman Quintet with arrangements by Marion Evans & Jorge Callandrelli.
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Maze
by TrioVD
May 21, 2012
The latest release for the British trio continues its melding of jazz and rock music.
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For True
by Trombone Shorty
September 13, 2011
The second album for the New Orleans jazz artist who not only plays the trombone, trumpet, piano, and drums, but also sings features such guests as Jeff Beck, Warren Haynes, Kid Rock, Lenny Kravitz, and Ledisi.
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Parking Lot Symphony
by Trombone Shorty
April 28, 2017
The fourth full-length studio release for Troy Andrews was produced by Chris Seefried.
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Ornithophobia
by Troyka
January 26, 2015
The third full-length release for the British electronic jazz band that includes Kit Downes and Chris Montague was produced by Petter Eldh.
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Mesmerism
by Tyshawn Sorey
July 8, 2022
The first release for Tyshawn Sorey with his new jazz trio that includes pianist Aaron Diehl and bassist Matt Brewer was produced by Michael Carvin.
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IC-01 Hanoi
by Unknown Mortal Orchestra
October 26, 2018
The fifth full-length release for the Oregon-based New Zealand psychedelic rock band was recorded during the same session as Sex & Food.
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Red Hot + Rio 2
by Various Artists
June 28, 2011
The Red Hot Organization's follow-up to its successful 1996 compilation to raise HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention features 34 songs with international and Brazilian stars including Aloe Blacc, Beirut, Bebel Gilberto, Seu Jorge, John Legend, Marisa Monte, Of Montreal, and Caetano Veloso.
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