Album Releases by Genre
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There Is a Place
by Maisha
November 16, 2018
The debut full-length release for the British jazz group that includes Jake Long, Yahael Camara-Onono, Tim Doyle, Twm Dylan, Nubya Garcia, Amané Suganami, and Shirley Tetteh was recorded over three days by David Holmes.
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![My East Is Your West [Live]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/0/1b43aaaceae4c5f2b9a69b7c2f31548a-98.jpg)
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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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The Capitol Studios Sessions
by Jeff Goldblum
November 9, 2018
Recorded live in studio with an audience, the debut full-length release for the actor/jazz pianist with his band, The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra and features guest appearances from Till Bronner, Imelda May, Haley Reinhart, and Sarah Silverman.
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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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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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Universal Beings
by Makaya McCraven
October 26, 2018
The two-disc release from the jazz drummer/producer was recorded in four different cities (Chicago, London, Los Angeles and New York) with musicians including Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Anna Butterss, Daniel Casimir, Dezron Douglas, Nubya Garcia, Ashley Henry, Shabaka Hutchings, Josh Johnson, Carlos Niño, Jeff Parker, Junius Paul, Tomeka Reid, Joel Ross, and Brandee Younger.
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Origami Harvest
by Ambrose Akinmusire
October 12, 2018
Featuring contributions from Kool A.D., Mivos Quartet, Marcus Gilmore, and Walter Smith III, the sixth full-length release for the trumpeter was a commissioned from Judd Greenstein of Manhattan’s Ecstatic Music Festival and Kate Nordstrum of St. Paul's Liquid Music Series.
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Battle Lines
by Bob Moses
September 14, 2018
The second full-length studio release for the Canadian electronic duo was co-produced with Lars Stalfors.
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Resistance
by Brandon Coleman
September 14, 2018
The second full-length solo release for the Los Angeles artist features guest appearances from N’Dambi, Patrice Quinn, Sheera, and Techdizzle.
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Emanon
by Wayne Shorter
September 14, 2018
The three-disc release from the saxophonist includes a six-track live set recorded in 2016 and a graphic novel.
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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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Vanished Gardens
by Charles Lloyd & the Marvels
June 29, 2018
The collaboration with Lucinda Williams, the saxophonist and the Marvels (Bill Frisell, Greg Leisz, Reuben Rogers, and Eric Harland) features new versions of Williams' songs “Dust,” “Ventura” and “Unsuffer Me,” as well as Thelonious Monk’s “Monk’s Mood,” Jim Hendrix’s “Angel,” and three original instrumentals.
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Both Directions at Once: The Lost Album
by John Coltrane
June 29, 2018
A copy of the legendary jazz saxophonist's March 1963 session with producer Bob Thiele and Coltrane's band: McCoy Tyner, Elvin Jones, and Jimmy Garrison features two never heard before songs. A deluxe edition includes seven alternative takes, including four of "Impressions."
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Heaven & Earth
by Kamasi Washington
June 22, 2018
The second full-length release for the Los Angeles jazz saxophonist features contributions from Tony Austin, Ronald Bruner, Jr., Brandon Coleman, Cameron Graves, Terrace Martin, Miles Mosley, Patrice Quinn, and Thundercat.
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Collagically Speaking
by R+R=Now
June 22, 2018
The debut full-length release inspired by Nina Simone for the group formed by Robert Glasper includes Derrick Hodge, Terrace Martin, Taylor McFerrin, Christian Scott, and Justin Tyson with guest appearances from Goapele, Omari Hardwick, and DJ Jahi Sundance.
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Lower East Suite, Pt. 3
by Onyx Collective
June 15, 2018
The debut full-length release for the New York City jazz band was inspired by its own challenges of finding and keeping practice space in the Big Apple.
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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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Happysad
by Kiefer
June 8, 2018
The second full-length release for the Los Angeles pianist and producer features elements of jazz, hip-hop, and electronic music.
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The Return
by Kamaal Williams
May 25, 2018
The debut full-length release for the British jazz artist features a guest appearance from Mansur Brown and influences from drum 'n' bass, 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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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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![The Final Tour: The Bootleg Series, Vol. 6 [Box Set]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/2/ae1d2821cd11a71be3b26fd8bbb6eb7a-98.jpg)
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The Final Tour: The Bootleg Series, Vol. 6 [Box Set]
by Miles Davis
March 23, 2018
The sixth volume of Legacy's Miles Davis Bootleg Series feature five concerts in March 1960 with John Coltrane: Two at Paris' L'Olympia, two at Stockholm's Konserthuset, and one from Copenhagen's Tivolis Koncertsal.
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![Ceremony of Dreams: Studio Sessions and Outtakes 1972-1977 [Box Set]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/7/be20c5d953231a84035485a0b6e2c4f6-98.jpg)
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Ceremony of Dreams: Studio Sessions and Outtakes 1972-1977 [Box Set]
by Entourage
March 23, 2018
The three-disc box set includes 30 previously unreleased tracks from the 1970s experimental group whose full name was The Entourage Music & Theatre Ensemble.
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American Dollar Bill - Keep Facing Sideways, You're Too Hideous To Look at Face On
by Keiji Haino
February 23, 2018
The collaboration between Keiji Haino and Sumac was recorded during improvised sessions.
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A Humdrum Star
by GoGo Penguin
February 9, 2018
The fourth full-length release for the Manchester-based jazz trio features elements of electronic music.
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The Hands
by Fire
February 9, 2018
This is the sixth full-length release for the Swedish trio of Mats Gustafsson, Johan Berthling and Andreas Werliin.
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Modern Lore
by Julian Lage
February 2, 2018
The second full-length release for the California jazz guitarist with Scott Colley and Kenny Wollesen features a more rock influences.
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Nat King Cole & Me
by Gregory Porter
October 27, 2017
The fifth full-length release for the Grammy-winning jazz singer is an tribute to Nat "King" Cole.
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Black Notes From the Deep
by Courtney Pine
October 27, 2017
The tenor saxophone is central to latest release for the British jazz that also features guest vocals from Omar Lye-Fook.
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Solo: Reflections and Meditations on Monk
by Wadada Leo Smith
October 20, 2017
The latest release from the trumpeter/composer features four new songs and four Thelonious Monk compositions that were were recorded in Finland.
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The Emancipation Procrastination
by Christian Scott
October 20, 2017
The third and final release for the New Orleans trumpeter's Centennial Trilogy was produced with Chris Dunn and Louis Marks.
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Arise
by Zara McFarlane
October 6, 2017
The third full-length release for the British jazz singer features a guest appearance from Shabaka Hutchings and was produced by her drummer, Moses Boyd.
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Lilies
by Melanie De Biasio
October 6, 2017
The third full-length release for the Belgian jazz singer was self-produced.
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![Harmony of Difference [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/7/e1f58064e972f54586779fe843a084b2-98.jpg)
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Harmony of Difference [EP]
by Kamasi Washington
September 29, 2017
The six-track EP from the avant-garde jazz artist premiered as part of the 2017 Whitney Biennial featuring a series of projected paintings created his sister Amani Washington.
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Dreams and Daggers
by Cécile McLorin Salvant
September 29, 2017
The fourth full-length release for the jazz singer was recorded live with her pianist Diehl, bassist Paul Sikivie and drummer Lawrence Leathers.
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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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Aytche
by Joseph Shabason
August 25, 2017
The debut full-length solo release for the Toronto-based saxophonist who has worked with Destroyer and DIANA features contributions from Destroyer's Nic Bragg, Philippe Melanson and Bram Gielen.
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Art in the Age of Automation
by Portico Quartet
August 25, 2017
The fourth full-length release for the British band (2015's Living Fields was released as a trio under the name Portico) was recorded in London and sees them returning as a four-piece.
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Far from Over
by Vijay Iyer
August 25, 2017
The latest release for the jazz pianist includes Stephan Crump, Graham Haynes, Steve Lehman, Mark Shim, and Tyshawn Sorey to form a sextet.
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The Right to Love
by Liane Carroll
August 18, 2017
The latest full-length release for the British jazz singer was produced by James Macmillan.
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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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The Usual Suspects
by Jah Wobble's Invaders of the Heart
July 7, 2017
The latest release for the bassist and The Invaders Of The Heart features 23 tracks includes songs from his solo work and with Public Image Limited with guest appearances from Aurora Dawn and Holly Macve.
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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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Journey to the Mountain of Forever
by Binker & Moses
June 2, 2017
The second release for the collaboration between jazz saxophonist Binker Golding and drummer Moses Boyd features Evan Parker, Yussef Dayes, Tori Handsley, Sarathy Korwar, and Byron Wallen.
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Towards Language
by Arve Henriksen
June 2, 2017
The ninth full-length solo release for the Norwegian trumpeter under his name was recorded live in a studio.
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Small Town [Live]
by Bill Frisell
May 26, 2017
The debut full-length release of the collaboration of Bill Frisell and Thomas Morgan was recorded live at New York City's Village Vanguard.
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Truth, Liberty & Soul: Live in NYC: The Complete 1982 NPR Jazz Alive! Recording
by Jaco Pastorius
May 26, 2017
The complete recording of the jazz bass guitarist and his Word of Mouth Big Band at George Wein's Kool Jazz Festival at New York City's Avery Fisher Hall on June 27, 1982 includes 40 minutes of additional music that was not aired on NPR's Jazz Alive! program. An 100-page liner book features essays, interviews and photos.
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Turn Up the Quiet
by Diana Krall
May 5, 2017
The latest release of songs from the Great American Songbook for the jazz singer/pianist was produced by Tommy LiPuma.
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World Spirituality Classics 1: The Ecstatic Music of Alice Coltrane Turiyasangitananda
by Alice Coltrane
May 5, 2017
Tracks from the four spiritual albums released to members of the jazz artist's ashram in the 1980s-90s are remastered and collected in this 10-track compilation.
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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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All This I Do for Glory
by Colin Stetson
April 28, 2017
The sixth full-length solo release for the saxophonist was recorded live with no overdubs or loops and was self-produced.
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Charlie Watts Meets the Danish Radio Big Band [Live]
by Charlie Watts
April 21, 2017
The Rolling Stones drummer recorded the album live with the Danish Radio Big Band in 2010 at the Concert Hall of Denmark.
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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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My Foolish Heart
by Ralph Towner
February 3, 2017
The latest solo release for the acoustic jazz guitarist was produced by Manfred Eicher.
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Prick of the Litter
by Delbert McClinton
January 27, 2017
The 19th full-length studio release for the Texan blues rock artist was co-produced with Bob Britt and Kevin McKendree.
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I Go Back Home
by Jimmy Scott
January 27, 2017
The final album for the jazz artist who passed away in 2014 was produced by Ralf Kemper and features guest appearances from Kenny Barron, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Till Brönner, Oscar Castro Neves, Joey DeFrancesco, Monica Mancini, Gregoire Maret, James Moody, Renee Olstead, Joe Pesci, and Arturo Sandoval.
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Umbrella Weather
by Led Bib
January 27, 2017
The eighth full-length release for the British avant-jazz group led by Mark Holub was recorded in Vienna.
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Piano Song
by Matthew Shipp
January 27, 2017
The latest release for the jazz piano trio formed by Matthew Shipp with Michael Bisio and Newman Taylor-Baker is the final album for the Thirsty Ear label.
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Up and Coming
by John Abercrombie Quartet
January 13, 2017
This is the second full-length release for the jazz quartet led by guitarist John Abercrombie that includes Marc Copland, Drew Gress, and Joey Baron.
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Hot Coffey in the D: Burnin' at Morey Baker's Showplace Lounge
by Dennis Coffey
January 13, 2017
The 1968 recording from Morey Baker's Showplace Lounge in Detroit features the live set from the Motown guitarist with Melvin Davis and Lyman Woodard. [Originally released in limited vinyl release Nov 2016 as part of Record Store Day]
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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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Future Standards
by Howe Gelb
November 25, 2016
The latest solo release from the Giant Sand artist is a jazz-influenced album with a duet with Lonna Kelley.
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Snake Pit
by Harvey Mandel
November 18, 2016
The latest solo studio release for the blues-rock guitarist who played with such artists as Canned Heat, John Mayall, and the Rolling Stones, was recorded in two days.
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Black Focus
by Yussef Kamaal
November 11, 2016
The debut full-length release for the collaboration between Yussef Dayes and Kamaal Williams was produced by Malcolm Catto.
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Beyond Now
by Donny McCaslin
October 21, 2016
The saxophonist is better known for his recent work on David Bowie's Blackstar and this release was inspired by the pop icon, including two covers of his songs.
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Miles Davis Quintet: Freedom Jazz Dance: The Bootleg Series, Vol. 5
by Miles Davis
October 21, 2016
The three-disc set from the Miles Davis Bootleg Series includes recordings from rehearsals, with partial and alternate takes.
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America's National Parks
by Wadada Leo Smith
October 14, 2016
The six-movement suite from the composer/trumpeter was inspired in part by Ken Burns' documentary series "The National Parks: America's Best Idea" and Smith's own research.
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Big Boat
by Phish
October 7, 2016
The 13th full-length release fro the jam band led by Trey Anastasio was produced by Bob Ezrin.
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Day Breaks
by Norah Jones
October 7, 2016
The singer-songwriter returns to her jazz roots on her sixth full-length solo release that includes three cover songs.
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I'm Glad Trouble Don't Last Always
by Luke Winslow-King
September 30, 2016
The fifth full-length release for the New Orleans-based blues singer-songwriter was influenced by his divorce in 2015.
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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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In Dub
by Jah Wobble
September 23, 2016
The collection of 37 tracks from the former PiL bassist's career as a solo performer includes works from his band The Invaders of The Heart, Temple of Sound, The Chinese Dub Orchestra, and The Nippon Dub Ensemble.
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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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Secular Hymns
by Madeleine Peyroux
September 16, 2016
The eighth full-length studio release for the jazz singer was recorded in one day at the Saint Mary Church in Great Milton, Oxfordshire, England.
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Stripped
by Macy Gray
September 9, 2016
The jazz-influenced ninth full-length studio release for the R&B singer was recorded in a church with one microphone.
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Everything Is Nothing
by Jah Wobble's Invaders of the Heart
September 2, 2016
The release from the British artist was produced with Youth and features influences from jazz, afro-beat and funk music.
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Blade of Love
by Battle Trance
August 26, 2016
The second full-length release for the tenor sax jazz quartet led by Travis Laplante was recorded in Vermont.
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Lovers
by Nels Cline
August 5, 2016
The instrumental jazz double-album from the Wilco guitarist features an ensemble of 23 musicians conducted by Michael Leonhart and was produced by David Breskin.
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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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IV
by BadBadNotGood
July 8, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the Canadian jazz group features guest appearances from Future Islands' Samuel T. Herring, Mick Jenkins, Kaytranada, Colin Stetson, and Charlotte Day Wilson.
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American Tunes
by Allen Toussaint
June 10, 2016
Produced by Joe Henry, the final release for the New Orleans artist, who passed away in November 2015, features guest appearances from Bill Frisell, Rhiannon Giddens, Greg Leisz, Charles Lloyd, and Van Dyke Parks.
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You & I
by Ala.Ni
June 10, 2016
This is the debut full-length release for the London-based singer-songwriter who was a back-up singer for such artists as Damon Albarn, Mary J Blige, and Andrea Bocelli.
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Jackie Lynn
by Jackie Lynn
June 10, 2016
Chicago-based singer-songwriter Haley Fohr, who also released music under the name Circuit des Yeux returns as Jackie Lynn in this concept album.
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Blues and Ballads
by Brad Mehldau Trio
June 3, 2016
As the title states, the latest release for the trio features ballads and blues songs.
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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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Fool
by Jameszoo
May 13, 2016
The debut full-length release for the Dutch producer Mitchel van Dinther features contributions from such artists as Steve Kuhn, Thundercat, and Arthur Verocai.
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Take Me to the Alley
by Gregory Porter
May 6, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the soul-jazz singer-songwriter was produced by Kamau Kenyatta.
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The Unity Sessions
by Pat Metheny
May 6, 2016
The album contains music from Pat Metheny Unity Group's performance at New York's Black Box Theatre in December 2014.
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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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Become Alive
by Dave Harrington Group
April 15, 2016
The debut full-length solo project for the former Darkside member was inspired by jazz album of the 60s and 70s.
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Tropix
by Céu
March 25, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the Brazilian pop singer-songwriter was co-produced with Naçao Zumbi's Pupillo and Hervé Salters.
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A Cosmic Rhythm with Each Stroke
by Vijay Iyer
March 25, 2016
The debut full-length release for the duet between Vijay Iyer and Wadada Leo Smith was produced by Manfred Eicher.
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Emily's D+Evolution
by Esperanza Spalding
March 4, 2016
The fifth full-length solo release for the multiple Grammy-winning artist is a concept album built around her muse named Emily (which is also her middle name) and was produced with Tony Visconti.
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Summertime: Willie Nelson Sings Gershwin
by Willie Nelson
February 26, 2016
Produced by Buddy Cannon, the country singer-songwriter covers songs by the Gershwin brothers features guest appearances from Cyndi Lauper and Sheryl Crow.
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Man Made Object
by GoGo Penguin
February 5, 2016
The third full-length release for the British jazz trio of Rob Turner, Nick Blacka, and Chris Illingworth features influences from electronic music.
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I Long to See You
by Charles Lloyd
January 15, 2016
The latest release for saxophonist Charles Lloyd features Bill Frisell and Greg Leisz as well as guest vocals from Willie Nelson and Norah Jones.
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The Blue Hour
by Federico Albanese
January 15, 2016
The latest release for the Berlin-based Italian pianist was mixed by Francesco Donadello.
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Nursery Rhymes
by Bill Wells
November 27, 2015
The latest release from the Scottish jazz pianist and composer are nursery rhymes turned into songs sung by such guests as Amy Allison, Isobel Campbell, Michael Cerveris, Karen Mantler, Deerhoof's Satomi Matsuzaki, Hospitality's Amber Papini, Syd Straw, Bridget St. John, and Yo La Tengo.
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10 Years Solo Live [Box Set]
by Brad Mehldau
November 13, 2015
The four disc collection features live recordings from a variety of the jazz pianist's concerts from the past ten years.
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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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