Album Releases by Genre
|
New Blue Sun
by André 3000
November 17, 2023
The first full-length solo release from OutKast's André 3000 in 17 years is an instrumental album featuring a variety of flutes.
|
|
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)".
|
|
Jardins Mystiques, Vol. 1
by Miguel Atwood-Ferguson
November 10, 2023
The debut full-length solo release from Los Angeles-based Miguel Atwood-Ferguson features contributions from such artists as Brandon Coleman, Jamael Dean, DOMi & JD Beck, Marcus Gilmore, Bennie Maupin, Carlos Niño, Jeff Parker, Deantoni Parks, Austin Peralta, Lara Somogyi, Thundercat, Burniss Travis II, Kamasi Washington, and Jamire Williams.
|
![Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 3: The Asylum Years 1972-1975 [Box Set]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/2/4581ff4a3c133037f8888059db19117d-98.jpg)
|
Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 3: The Asylum Years 1972-1975 [Box Set]
by Joni Mitchell
October 6, 2023
The third box set of unreleased material from Joni Mitchell includes demos, recording sessions with Graham Nash, David Crosby and Neil Young, and the entire live recording of her performance at Carnegie Hall in 1972.
|
|
Coin Coin Chapter Five: In the Garden
by Matana Roberts
September 29, 2023
The fifth of a planned 12-part Coin Coin album series from Matana Roberts features the story of an ancestor who died after complications from an illegal abortion.
|
|
Afro Futuristic Dreams
by Idris Ackamoor & the Pyramids
September 22, 2023
The first full-length release from Idris Ackamoor & The Pyramids in three years was recorded in London and San Francisco.
|
|
For Mahalia, with Love
by James Brandon Lewis
September 8, 2023
The latest release from saxophonist James Brandon Lewis and the Red Lily Quintet reimagines the gospel songs made famous by Mahalia Jackson into jazz.
|
|
Bewitched
by Laufey
September 8, 2023
The second full-length release from Icelandic-Chinese artist Laufey features elements of jazz, pop, and classical music.
|
|
Come with Fierce Grace
by Alabaster DePlume
September 8, 2023
The latest full-length release from British jazz saxophonist Alabaster DePlume features music from the same recording sessions as 2022's Gold.
|
|
Black Classical Music
by Yussef Dayes
September 8, 2023
The debut full-length studio release from British jazz drummer/producer Yussef Dayes features guest appearances by Jamilah Barry, Chronixx, Nathaniel Cross, Theon Cross, Elijah Fox, Shabaka Hutchings, Miles James, Masego, Sheila Maurice Grey, Misch, and the Chineke! Orchestra.
|
|
Protect Your Light
by Irreversible Entanglements
September 8, 2023
The fourth full-length release from free jazz collective Irreversible Entanglements is its first on the Impulse! Records label.
|
|
Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die (world war)
by Jaimie Branch
August 25, 2023
The posthumous release from jazz trumpeter Jaimie Branch was recorded in April 2022 and completed by her family, her band and label after her death in August 2022.
|
|
World Music Radio
by Jon Batiste
August 18, 2023
The latest full-length release from jazz artist Jon Batiste features guest appearances by Michael Batiste, Jon Bellion, Camilo, Lana Del Rey, Fireboy DML, Kenny G, J.I.D, Leigh-Anne, Lil Wayne, Native Soul, Newjeans, and Rita Payés.
|
![Joni Mitchell at Newport [Live]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/2/0d4eaf07b821eb303aac28b8875135a1-98.jpg)
|
Joni Mitchell at Newport [Live]
by Joni Mitchell
July 28, 2023
The live recording of Joni Mitchell at the Newport Folk Festival in 2022 features guest appearances such artists as Brandi Carlile, Shooter Jennings, Wynonna Judd, and Marcus Mumford.
|
|
Days in the Desert
by High Pulp
July 28, 2023
The third full-length release from Los Angeles-based experimental jazz collective features guest appearances Daedelus, James Brandon Lewis, Mononeon, Jeff Parker, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Telemakus, ans Brandee Younger.
|
|
New Future City Radio
by Damon Locks
July 28, 2023
The debut full-length collaboration from Damon Locks and Rob Mazurek features contributions from Brandi Augustus, Helado Negro's Roberto Carlos Lange
and Mauricio Takara.
|
|
Connection
by Marc Ribot's Ceramic Dog
July 14, 2023
The fifth full-length release from Marc Ribot's Ceramic Dog features contributions from Anthony Coleman, Greg Lewis, James Brandon Lewis, Oscar Noriega, and Syd Straw.
|
|
Tony Allen JID018
by Adrian Younge
July 7, 2023
The 18th Jazz Is Dead release features recordings of Afrobeat drummer Tony Allen from the summer of 2018 and was produced and mixed by Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad.
|
|
Blowout
by John Carroll Kirby
June 30, 2023
The latest full-length release from John Carroll Kirby was inspired by a trip to Costa Rica.
|
|
Loving You
by Bobbie Nelson
June 23, 2023
The debut full-length collaboration between Amanda Shires and the late Bobbie Nelson was recorded in 2021 and features a guest appearance by Willie Nelson.
|
|
Dream Box
by Pat Metheny
June 16, 2023
The latest full-length release from jazz guitarist Pat Metheny feature nine tracks he has little memory of recording that he found on his laptop.
|
|
Animals
by Kassa Overall
May 26, 2023
The third full-length release from Seattle-based Kassa Overall features guest appearances by Bendji Allonce, Danny Brown, Theo Croker, Ian Fink, Francis And The Lights, Nick Hakim, J. Hoard, Vijay Iyer, Mike King, Lil B, Andrae Murchison, Laura Mvula, Tomoki Sanders, Shabazz Palaces, Anthony Ware, and Wiki.
|
|
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.
|
|
Pieces of Treasure
by Rickie Lee Jones
April 28, 2023
The latest full-length release from Rickie Lee Jones features standards from the Great American Songbook and was produced by Russ Titelman.
|
|
Variables
by Alfa Mist
April 21, 2023
The fifth full-length release from British jazz pianist Alfa Mist features guest appearances by Bongeziwe Mabandla and Kaya Thomas-Dyke.
|
|
I Came from Love
by Dave Okumu
April 14, 2023
The second solo full-length release from Dave Okumu features guest appearances from such artist as Raven Bush, Eska, Grace Jones, Anthony Joseph, Wesley Joseph, Kwabs, Robert Stillman, and Byron Wallen.
|
|
Since Time Is Gravity
by Natural Information Society
April 14, 2023
The latest full-length release from Chicago's Natural Information Society features contributions from such artists as Josh Berman, Kara Bershad, Ari Brown, Hamid Drake, Ben Lamar Gay, Nick Mazarella, and Mai Sugimoto.
|
|
Enigmatic Society
by Dinner Party
April 14, 2023
The second release from 9th Wonder, Robert Glasper, Terrace Martin, and Kamasi Washington as Dinner Party features guest appearances from Ant Clemons, Phoelix, Arin Ray, and Tank.
|
|
Lightning Dreamers
by Rob Mazurek
March 31, 2023
The latest full-length release from Rob Mazurek and the Exploding Star Orchestra was recorded mostly in Texas in September 2021.
|
|
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.
|
|
London Brew
by London Brew
March 31, 2023
Nubya Garcia, Shabaka Hutchings, Tom Skinner and other musicians recorded an improvised set inspired by Miles Davis' Bitches Brew after a planned concert series was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
|
|
Requiem for Jazz
by Angel Bat Dawid
March 24, 2023
The latest full-length release from Angel Bat Dawid was inspired in part by Edward O. Bland's 1959 film "The Cry of Jazz" and features live recordings from 2019's Hyde Park Jazz Festival.
|
|
Love in Exile
by Arooj Aftab
March 24, 2023
The debut release for the collaboration between Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer and Shahzad Ismaily was recorded live at a New York City studio.
|
|
Melusine
by Cécile McLorin Salvant
March 24, 2023
The latest full-length release for jazz artist Cecile McLorin Salvant features five originals as well as songs that range from the 12th century to covers of songs by Kate Bush, Gregory Porter and Sting.
|
|
Travel
by The Necks
February 24, 2023
The latest full-length release from Australian trio The Necks features four 20-minute improvisational tracks.
|
|
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.
|
|
Your Mother Should Know: Brad Mehldau Plays the Beatles
by Brad Mehldau
February 10, 2023
The live solo release from composer/pianist Brad Mehldau features nine songs by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, one by George Harrison and one by David Bowie.
|
|
Eye of I
by James Brandon Lewis
February 3, 2023
The latest full-length release for jazz tenor saxophonist/composer James Brandon Lewis features a guest appearance from The Messthetics.
|
|
Dance Kobina
by Joe Chambers
February 3, 2023
The latest release for composer and multi-instrumentalist Joe Chambers was influenced by AfroCuban guaguancó and was recorded in New York and Montreal.
|
|
Portrait of a Dog
by Jonah Yano
January 27, 2023
The second full-length release for Montreal-based artist Jonah Yano features guest appearances from Slauson Malone, Sea Oleena, and Leland Whitty and was co-produced with BadBadNotGood.
|
|
Permanent Damage
by Joesef
January 13, 2023
The debut full-length release for Scottish soul singer-songwriter Joesef was produced with Barney Lister.
|
|
Anyhow
by Leland Whitty
December 9, 2022
The debut solo full-length release for BADBADNOTGOOD's multi-instrumentalist Leland Whitty features contributions from bandmates Chester Hansen and Alexander Sowinski, as well as Julian Anderson Bowes, Matthew Tavares, and his brother, Lowell Whitty.
|
|
Trios: Sacred Thread
by Charles Lloyd
November 18, 2022
The third and final album in Charles Lloyd's Trio of Trios album project features Julian Lage and Zakir Hussain.
|
|
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.
|
|
Four
by Bill Frisell
November 11, 2022
The latest full-length release for jazz guitarist Bill Frisell features Gerald Clayton, Greg Tardy, and Johnathan Blake.
|
|
Where I'm Meant to Be
by Ezra Collective
November 4, 2022
The second full-length release for British jazz quartet Ezra Collective features guest appearances from Nao, Kojey Radical, Sampa The Great, and Emeli Sandé.
|
|
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.
|
|
Mondays at the Enfield Tennis Academy
by Jeff Parker
October 28, 2022
The first live release from Tortoise's Jeff Parker was recorded at Los Angeles' ETA bar over three dates in 2019 and 2021 with Anna Butterss, Jay Bellerose, and Josh Johnson.
|
|
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.
|
![Empire Central [Live]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/3/a0e024e146bacc8d3ee441a42d25dffc-98.jpg)
|
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.
|
![The Bad Plus [2022]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/6/0643937ced14426babcf09a558d43529-98.jpg)
|
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.
|
|
Bordeaux Concert
by Keith Jarrett
September 30, 2022
The latest full-length release of jazz pianist Keith Jarrett features his last concert in France recorded in 2016 at the Auditorium de l'Opéra National de Bordeaux before he experienced two strokes in 2018 that has left him unable to perform.
|
|
Shebang
by Oren Ambarchi
September 30, 2022
The latest full-length solo release for Australian composer Oren Ambarchi features contributions from Chris Abrahams, Johan Berthling, BJ Cole, Sam Dunscombe, Jim O'Rourke, Julia Reidy, and Joe Talia.
|
|
Trios: Ocean
by Charles Lloyd
September 23, 2022
The second release for saxophonist Charles Lloyd's Trios series features Gerald Clayton and Anthony Wilson.
|
|
In These Times
by Makaya McCraven
September 23, 2022
The latest full-length release for Chicago-based jazz composer/producer Makaya McCraven features contributions from Marquis Hill, Jeff Parker, Junius Paul, Joel Ross, and Brandee Younger.
|
|
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.
|
|
Bootleg Series, Vol. 7: That's What Happened 1982-1985
by Miles Davis
September 16, 2022
The seventh release in the Miles Davis Bootleg Series features unreleased material from recording sessions from 1983's Star People, 1984's Decoy, and 1985's You're Under Arrest; alternative and outtakes; as well as a 1983 live concert from Montreal.
|
|
LongGone
by Joshua Redman
September 9, 2022
The second full-length release from Joshua Redman, Brad Mehldau, Christian McBride, and Brian Blade since the jazz quartet reunited 26 years ago for 2020's RoundAgain features six new songs.
|
|
Could We Be More
by Kokoroko
August 5, 2022
The debut full-length release for London-based eight-member Afrobeat collective Kokoroko includes influences from funk, jazz, soul and West African music.
|
|
NOT TiGHT
by DOMi & JD BECK
July 29, 2022
The debut full-length release for DOMi & JD BECK features guest appearances from Anderson .Paak, Busta Rhymes, Herbie Hancock, Mac DeMarco, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Snoop Dogg, and Thundercat.
|
|
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.
|
|
Pink Dolphins
by Anteloper
June 24, 2022
The latest full-length release for Jaimie Branch and Jason Nazary as Anteloper was produced by Jeff Parker.
|
|
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.
|
|
This Is Brian Jackson
by Brian Jackson
May 27, 2022
The first solo release in over 20 years for Brian Jackson was produced by The Phenomenal Handclap Band's Daniel Collás.
|
|
'Flicted
by Bruce Hornsby
May 27, 2022
The latest full-length release for Bruce Hornsby features guest appearances from Z. Berg, Ethan Gruska, Danielle Haim, Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend, Blake Mills, Rob Moose, and yMusic.
|
|
Amaryllis
by Mary Halvorson
May 13, 2022
One of two releases from Amaryllis guitarist/composer Mary Halvorson features Patricia Brennan, Nick Dunston, Tomas Fujiwara, Jacob Garchik, and Adam O’Farrill, as well as The Mivos string quartet on three of the songs.
|
|
Belladonna
by Mary Halvorson
May 13, 2022
One of two albums released by guitarist/composer Mary Halvorson features the Mivos Quartet on five compositions.
|
|
If You Will
by Flora Purim
April 29, 2022
The first new full-length studio release in 15 years for Brazilian jazz artist Flora Purim was produced by Roberta Cutolo.
|
|
Glass Effect
by Ben Marc
April 22, 2022
The debut full-length solo release for the London-based producer features guest appearances from Ceasar C, Joshua Idehen, Judi Jackson, and MidnightRoba.
|
|
Gold
by Alabaster DePlume
April 1, 2022
The 19-track release from Alabaster DePlume was recorded over a two-week period in the summer 2020 with Kristian Craig Robinson.
|
|
Jacob's Ladder
by Brad Mehldau
March 18, 2022
The latest full-length release for jazz pianist Brad Mehldau was inspired by progressive rock music he listened to growing up.
|
|
Pray for Me I Don't Fit In
by Melt Yourself Down
March 4, 2022
The fourth full-length release for Melt Yourself Down, the London-based band led by Pete Wareham was recorded and produced by Ben Hillier.
|
|
Ghost Song
by Cécile McLorin Salvant
March 4, 2022
The latest full-length release for jazz singer Cecile McLorin Salvant features originals as well as covers of songs by such artists as Kate Bush, Gregory Porter and Sting.
|
|
Feeding the Machine
by Binker & Moses
February 25, 2022
The latest full-length release for British free jazz duo Binker & Moses was recorded by producer Hugh Padgham.
|
|
Cold as Weiss
by Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio
February 11, 2022
The third full-length release for Seattle jazz-funk-soul band Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio is the first with new drummer, Dan Weiss.
|
|
The 7th Hand
by Immanuel Wilkins
January 28, 2022
Brooklyn-based alto saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins returns with Micah Thomas, bassist Daryl Johns, and Kweku Sumbry, with guest appearances by flutist Elena Pinderhughes and the Farafina Kan Percussion Ensemble on his second full-length release.
|
|
Gong Splat
by John Dwyer
December 17, 2021
The latest full-length release from Osees' John Dwyer features improvised collaborations with Greg Coates, Anders Renteria, Ryan Sawyer, and Wilder Zoby.
|
|
Forfolks
by Jeff Parker
December 10, 2021
The latest full-length solo release from Tortoise guitarist Jeff Parker features six originals and two covers he recorded over two days at his home studio.
|
|
Open Arms to Open Us
by Ben LaMar Gay
November 19, 2021
The latest full-length release for Ben LaMar Gay features guest appearance from Angel Bat Dawid, Gira Dahnee, A.Martinez, Dorothée Munyaneza, Ohmme, Onye Ozuzu, Tomeka Reid, and Ayanna Woods.
|
|
Tempest Revisited
by Hedvig Mollestad Trio
November 19, 2021
The latest full-length release from Hedvig Mollestad was inspired by Arne Nordheim's The Tempest.
|
|
Deciphering the Message
by Makaya McCraven
November 19, 2021
The latest full-length release for Chicago-based jazz drummer Makaya McCraven features remixes of Blue Note jazz songs with contributions from Matt Gold, Marquis Hill, De’Sean Jones, Jeff Parker, Junius Paul, Joel Ross, and Greg Ward.
|
|
Open the Gates
by Irreversible Entanglements
November 12, 2021
The third full-length studio release for free-jazz group Irreversible Entanglements was recorded in a day.
|
|
Monument
by Portico Quartet
November 12, 2021
The second release in 2021 for London-based Portico Quartet features more electronic sounds than the more ambient release, Terrain (released six months prior).
|
![Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 2: The Reprise Years 1968-1971 [Box Set]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/5/8c7d2b79980b045f41a17e41cb339cd9-98.jpg)
|
Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 2: The Reprise Years 1968-1971 [Box Set]
by Joni Mitchell
November 12, 2021
The second volume of the Joni Mitchell Archives series features five discs of unreleased demos, radio broadcasts, and live recording from 1968-1971.
|
|
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.
|
|
A Love Supreme: Live In Seattle
by John Coltrane
October 22, 2021
The live recording of the jazz legend performance of the Love Supreme suite at Seattle's Penthouse club from October 1965 expanded the band to include Pharaoh Sanders, Carlos Ward, and Donald "Rafael" Garrett.
|
|
Source: We Move
by Nubya Garcia
October 22, 2021
Moses Boyd, Dengue Dengue Dengue, DJ Harrison, KeiyaA, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Nala Sinephro, Nala Sinephro, Suricata, and Kaidi Tatham remix the 2020 debut full-length release from London-based saxophonist Nubya Garcia.
|
|
Talk Memory
by BadBadNotGood
October 8, 2021
The latest full-length release from the Canadian trio features guest appearances from Laraaji, Terrace Martin, Karriem Riggins, Brandee Younger, and Arthur Verocai.
|
|
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.
|
|
Delta Estácio Blues
by Juçara Marçal
September 30, 2021
The second full-length solo release for Brazilian singer-songwriter Juçara Marçal was inspired by how Danny Brown created his beats before his lyrics on his 2016 album Atrocity Exhibition.
|
![Side-Eye NYC (V1.IV) [Live]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/4/7227629333843002751223fbb67f1a53-98.jpg)
|
Side-Eye NYC (V1.IV) [Live]
by Pat Metheny
September 10, 2021
The latest full-length release for the jazz guitarist features some live tracks from two New York City concerts in 2019 at the Sony Music Hall with Marcus Gilmore and James Francies.
|
|
Space 1.8
by Nala Sinephro
September 3, 2021
The debut full-length release for London-based jazz/ambient artist features guest appearances from Nubya Garcia, Ahnansé and James Mollison.
|
|
Cracks
by Bendik Giske
August 27, 2021
The Norwegian saxophonist worked with producer André Bratten on the five-track release.
|
|
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.
|
|
Yellow
by Emma-Jean Thackray
July 23, 2021
This is the debut full-length release for the British jazz composer/multi-instrumentalist/producer.
|
|
Septet
by John Carroll Kirby
June 25, 2021
The latest full-length release for the Los Angeles jazz composer/producer features Logan Hone, David Leach, Nick Mancini, John Paul Maramba, Deantoni Parks, and Tracy Wannomae.
|
|
Liberation Time
by John McLaughlin
June 18, 2021
the latest full-length release for the British guitarist was recorded mostly remotely during the COVID-19.
|
|
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.
|
|
GGP/RMX
by GoGo Penguin
May 7, 2021
The British trio's 2020 album is remixed by 808 State, Clark, Cornelius, Nathan Fake, James Holden, Yosi Horikawa, Machinedrum, Portico Quartet, Rone, Squarepusher, and Shunya.
|
|
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.
|