Album Releases by Genre
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cracks
by Bendik Giske
August 27, 2021
The Norwegian saxophonist worked with producer André Bratten on the five-track release.
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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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Yellow
by Emma-Jean Thackray
July 23, 2021
This is the debut full-length release for the British jazz composer/multi-instrumentalist/producer.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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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The Fellowship
by Joseph Shabason
April 30, 2021
The latest full-length release for the Canadian saxophonist is about growing up in a dual-faith (Jewish and Islamic) family and his and eventual renunciation of it.
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Bring Backs
by Alfa Mist
April 23, 2021
The fourth full-length for the British artist features guest appearances from Lex Amor and Kaya Thomas-Dyke.
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Descension (Out of Our Constrictions)
by Natural Information Society
April 16, 2021
The sixth full-length release for Josh Abrams-led jazz band was recorded at London's Cafe OTO in July 2019.
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Now
by Damon Locks
April 9, 2021
The second full-length release for the Chicago-based artist and the multi-member Black Monument Ensemble was influenced by the events of 2020.
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Uneasy
by Vijay Iyer
April 9, 2021
The first full-length release in six years for Vijay Iyer as a part of a trio but his first with Linda May Han Oh and Tyshawn Sorey.
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Promises
by Floating Points
March 26, 2021
The nine-part project from Floating Points, Pharoah Sanders and the London Symphony Orchestra was recorded in Los Angeles and London.
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Made Out of Sound
by Chris Corsano
March 26, 2021
The latest full-length collaboration between Chris Corsano and Bill Orcutt were recorded separately due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Freedom Fables
by Nubiyan Twist
March 12, 2021
The third full-length release for the London-based collective features guest appearances from Cherise, Soweto Kinch, K.O.G., Ego Ella May, Ria Moran, Nick Richards, and Pat Thomas.
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Pat Metheny: Road to the Sun
by Pat Metheny
March 5, 2021
The latest full-length release for the the composer/guitarist features Jason Vieaux and the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet.
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I Told You So
by Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio
January 29, 2021
The second full-length studio release for the soul-jazz band is the first with new drummer Dan Weiss.
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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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Dimensional Stardust
by Rob Mazurek
November 20, 2020
The latest full-length release from the Chicago jazz composer was recorded with a new group of musicians separately over several studio sessions spanning seven months.
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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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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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Universal Beings E&F Sides
by Makaya McCraven
September 25, 2020
The latest full-length release from the Chicago drummer features 14 tracks from six recording session for 2018's Universal Beings.
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This Dream of You
by Diana Krall
September 25, 2020
The latest full-length release for the Canadian jazz artist features songs from her recording sessions from 2017's Turn Up The Quiet.
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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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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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Mama, You Can Bet!
by Jyoti
August 28, 2020
The third full-length release for Georgia Anne Muldrow under the name Jyoti features a guest appearance from Lakeica Benjamin.
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Shaman!
by Idris Ackamoor & the Pyramids
August 28, 2020
The latest full-length release for the saxophonist and his band was produced by Malcolm Catto.
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Bent Arcana
by Bent Arcana
August 21, 2020
The debut full-length release for the group that includes The OSees' John Dwyer, Brad Caulkins, Tom Dolas, TV On The Radio's Kyp Malone, Sunwatchers' Peter Kerlin, Laena "Geronimo" Myers-Ionita, Andres Renteria, Joce Soubiran, Marcos Rodriguez, and Ryan Sawyer was recorded over five days.
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Source
by Nubya Garcia
August 21, 2020
The debut full-length studio release for the British jazz saxophonist was produced with Kwes.
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The Ritual Begins at Sundown
by Robby Krieger
August 14, 2020
The first full-length solo release in 10 years for the Doors' guitarist features contributions from such artists as Arthur Barrow, Jock Ellis, Sal Marquez, Tommy Mars, and Chad Wackerman.
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Gift of Sacrifice
by King Buzzo
August 14, 2020
The latest solo release for the Melvins's Buzz Osborne features Mr. Bungle bassist Trevor Dunn.
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Pyramid
by Jaga Jazzist
August 7, 2020
The four-track album from the Norwegian ensemble was self-produced and created over two weeks in Sweden.
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Help
by Duval Timothy
August 7, 2020
The latest full-length release for the London-based artist was co-produced with Rodaidh McDonald and features guest appearances from Melanie Faye, Desta Haile, Lil Silva, Mr Mitch, Dave Okumo, Twin Shadow, and Vegyn.
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Wu Hen
by Kamaal Williams
July 24, 2020
The second full-length release for the London-based artist features guest appearances from Miguel Atwood-Ferguson and Lauren Faith.
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Night Dreamer Direct-to-Disc Sessions
by Gary Bartz and Maisha
July 24, 2020
The debut release for the collaboration between Gary Bartz and Maisha was recorded over two days at the Night Dreamer studios.
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Data Lords
by Maria Schneider
July 24, 2020
The latest full-length release for the Grammy-winning jazz artist is about the divide between the digital and organic world features an 18-piece orchestra.
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Songs of an Unknown Tongue
by Zara McFarlane
July 17, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the London-based jazz singer-songwriter was inspired by her trip to Jamaica to look into her own heritage and was produced by Kwake Bass and Wu-Lu.
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RoundAgain
by Joshua Redman
July 10, 2020
26 years after 1994's MoodSwing, Joshua Redman, Brad Mehldau, Christian McBride, and Brian Blade return for the jazz quartet's second full-length release together.
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Keleketla!
by Keleketla!
July 3, 2020
The collaborative project brought together by Coldcut and Keletetla! Library founders Rangoato Hlasane and Malose Malahlela features appearances from such artists as Tony Allen, Antibalas, Shabaka Hutchings, Nono Nkoane, Tamar Osborn, Afla Sackey, Dele Sosimi, Tenderlonious, Thabang Tabane, The Watts Prophets, and Sibusile Xaba.
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On Sunset
by Paul Weller
July 3, 2020
The 15th full-length solo release for the British singer-songwriter was produced with Jan "Stan" Kybert.
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Roy Ayers JID002
by Ali Shaheed Muhammad
June 19, 2020
Roy Ayers co-wrote the songs and plays the vibraphone on seven of eight tracks on Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad's second release from their Jazz Is Dead studio sessions series.
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Pick Me Up Off the Floor
by Norah Jones
June 12, 2020
The seventh full-length solo studio release for the singer-songwriter features songs that were not included on 2016's Daylight Again.
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GoGo Penguin
by GoGo Penguin
June 5, 2020
The latest full-length release for the British instrumental trio was co-produced by Joe Reiser and Brendan Williams.
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Yeo-Neun
by Okkyung Lee
May 8, 2020
The latest release for South Korean cello/experimental artist is her first on the Shelter Press label.
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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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Rock Bottom Rhapsody
by Pokey LaFarge
April 10, 2020
The latest full-length solo release for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter is his first on the New West label.
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100% Yes
by Melt Yourself Down
April 3, 2020
The third full-length studio release for the British group was produced by Youth and Ben Hillier.
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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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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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Who Sent You?
by Irreversible Entanglements
March 20, 2020
The second full-length release for the free jazz ensemble includes Camae Ayewa (aka Moor Mother), Keir Neuringer, Aquiles Navarro, Luke Stewart, and Tcheser Holmes was recorded in Philadelphia.
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Circles Around the Sun
by Circles Around the Sun
March 13, 2020
The third full-length release for the instrumental band is the last with Neal Casel who died in August 2019.
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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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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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Rose Golden Doorways
by Pulled by Magnets
March 6, 2020
The debut full-length release for the band that includes Seb Rochford, Neil Charles and Pete Wareham was recorded live in a London church.
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8: Kindred Spirits Live at the Lobero
by Charles Lloyd
February 28, 2020
The recording of the jazz saxophonist's 80th birthday concert at Santa Barbara's Lobero Theatre that included Julian Lage, Gerald Clayton, Reuben Rogers, and Eric Harland.
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From This Place
by Pat Metheny
February 21, 2020
The first full-length release of new material in five years for the jazz guitarist with features contributions from his band (Antonio Sanchez, Linda May Han Oh, and Gwilym Simcock), Grégoire Maret, Meshell Ndegeocello, and the Hollywood Studio Symphony conducted by Joel McNeely.
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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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Dark Matter
by Moses Boyd
February 14, 2020
The debut full-length release for the British jazz artist features guest appearances from Poppy Ajudha, Joe Armon-Jones, Obongjayar, and Nonku Phiri.
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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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We're New Again: A Reimagining by Makaya McCraven
by Gil Scott-Heron
February 7, 2020
The final release of Gil Scott-Heron is reimagined by Makaya McCraven with contributions from Jeff Parker, Junius Paul, Brandee Younger, as well as samples from Agnes Zimondi and the Stephen McCraven Quartet.
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Massive Oscillations
by Waclaw Zimpel
January 31, 2020
The second full-length solo release for the Polish composer features guest appearances from Holly Hock and Wojciech Traczyk.
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ACCA
by Ala.Ni
January 31, 2020
The second full-length release for the Paris-based British singer features guest appearances from Iggy Pop and Lakeith Stanfield.
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Suite for Max Brown
by Jeff Parker
January 24, 2020
The latest full-length solo release for the Tortoise guitarist features a guest appearance from Ruby Parker.
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The Hot Rats Sessions [Box Set]
by Frank Zappa
December 20, 2019
The six-disc box set of the rock artists' 1969 album features four discs of session recordings, a disc of rare remixes and a disc of outtakes.
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ISM
by Junius Paul
December 6, 2019
The debut full-length solo release for the Chicago jazz bassist features contributions from Jim Baker, Vincent Davis, Justin Dillard, Marquis Hill, Makaya McCraven (who also produced the album), Shanta Nurullah, Irvin Pierce, Tomeka Reid, Isaiah Spencer, and Corey Wilkes.
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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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If You're Going to the City: A Tribute to Mose Allison for Sweet Relief
by Various Artists
November 29, 2019
The tribute to the late jazz/blues artist features 15 covers that include his daughter Amy, Dave Alvin & Phil Alvin, Anything Mose!, Jackson Browne, Peter Case, Elvis Costello, Robbie Fulks, Ben Harper, Chrissie Hynde, Iggy Pop, Charlie Musselwhite, Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, Richard Thompson, The Tippo All Stars, and Loudon Wainwright III.
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DJ-Kicks
by Kamaal Williams
November 15, 2019
The latest installment of the DJ-Kick mix series features tracks curated by the British electronic producer who has released music under the names Yussef Kamaal (with Yussef Dayes), Kamaal Williams and Henry Wu.
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Trophy
by Kate Davis
November 8, 2019
The third full-length solo album from the indie singer-songwriter was produced by Tim Bright.
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I Shouldn't Be Telling You This
by Jeff Goldblum & the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra
November 1, 2019
The second full-length release for the actor/jazz artist with his band the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra features guest appearances from Fiona Apple, Anna Calvi, Miley Cyrus, Inara George, and Sharon Van Etten.
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Coin Coin Chapter Four: Memphis
by Matana Roberts
October 18, 2019
The fourth of a reported 12-part project from the saxophonist features a new band that includes Hannah Marcus, Sam Shalabi, Nick Caloia, and Ryan Sawyer.
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STIR
by Bill MacKay
October 11, 2019
The debut full-length release for the collaboration between Bill MacKay and Katinka Kleijn was inspired partly by the Herman Hesse novel Steppenwolf.
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Memory Streams
by Portico Quartet
October 4, 2019
This is the fifth full-length studio release for the British jazz band.
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Harmony
by Bill Frisell
October 4, 2019
The first release on the Blue Note label for the guitarist features contributions from Luke Bergman, Hank Roberts, and Petra Haden.
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Blue World
by John Coltrane
September 27, 2019
The previously unreleased 1964 recording by John Coltrane and his Classic Quartet was originally for Gilles Groulx's film Le chat dans le sac, which only 10 minutes ultimately were included in the movie.
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Turn to Clear View
by Joe Armon-Jones
September 20, 2019
The second release for the Ezra Collective's keyboardist features guest appearances from Asheber, Nubya Garcia, Jehst, Georgia Anne Muldrow, and Obongjayar.
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Valve Bone Woe
by Chrissie Hynde & the Valve Bone Woe Ensemble
September 6, 2019
The Pretenders singer's jazz classics covers album was produced by Marius de Vries and Eldad Guetta.
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Rubberband
by Miles Davis
September 6, 2019
The jazz artist's album with producers Randy Hall and Attala Zane Giles was originally shelved after a few months of recording and is now completed with contributions from Davis's nephew Vince Wilburn Jr., Lalah Hathaway, Medina Johnson, and Ledisi.
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Blume
by Nérija
August 2, 2019
The debut full-length release for the British jazz collective was produced by Kwes.
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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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Tall, Dark, And Handsome
by Delbert McClinton
July 26, 2019
The latest release for the Texas singer-songwriter was produced with Bob Britt and Kevin McKendree.
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Sacrificial Code
by Kali Malone
July 19, 2019
The latest full-length release for the Stockholm-based artist features three live tracks recorded with Ellen Arkbro.
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Psychedelic Backfire II [Live]
by Elephant9
July 5, 2019
This is the second volume of the Norwegian jazz-rock trio's show recorded live over the two nights at Oslo's Kampen Bistro with guitarist Reine Fiske.
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Love Will Find a Way
by Philip Bailey
June 21, 2019
The first solo release in 17 years for the Earth, Wind & Fire singer features contributions from such artists as Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, Casey Benjamin, Bilal, Chick Corea, Steve Gadd, Robert Glasper, Derrick Hodge, Lionel Loueke, Christian McBride, Kendrick Scott, Kamasi Washington, and will.i.am.
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Ranaldo/Jarmusch/Urselli/Pándi
by Lee Ranaldo
May 24, 2019
The debut full-length release for the collaboration between Lee Ranaldo, Jim Jarmusch, Marc Urselli, and Balázs Pándi was recorded live and in analog by Urselli.
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Jazz Fest! The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival [Box Set]
by Various Artists
May 10, 2019
The five-disc box set features select live tracks from The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival's first 50 years.
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A State of Flow
by Ishmael Ensemble
May 3, 2019
The debut full-length release for the British experimental jazz quartet led by Pete Cunningham features guest appearances from Yazz Ahmed, Holysseus Fly and Yama Warashi.
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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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You Can't Steal My Joy
by Ezra Collective
April 26, 2019
The debut full-length release for the five-piece British jazz collective features guest appearances from Loyle Carner, KOKOROKO and Jorja Smith.
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Mandatory Reality
by Joshua Abrams & Natural Information Society
April 12, 2019
The four-track LP was recorded live to tape with the Joshua Abrams-led group features all acoustic instruments.
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Coltrane '58: The Prestige Recordings [Box Set]
by John Coltrane
March 29, 2019
The five-disc box set features remastered chronological sessions from 1958 by the jazz saxophonist and a 75-page book with photographs and liner notes by Grammy-winning American music historian Ashley Kahn.
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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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Ancestral Recall
by Christian Scott
March 15, 2019
The latest full-length release for the Grammy-nominated jazz musician features guest appearances from Mike Larry Draw, Elena Pinderhughes, Chris Turner, and Saul Williams.
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Gathered
by Howe Gelb
March 8, 2019
The latest solo release from the Giant Sand artist features guest appearances from Pieta Brown, his daughter Talula Gelb, Anna Karina, Kira Skov and M. Ward.
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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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Smells Funny
by Hedvig Mollestad Trio
February 1, 2019
This is the sixth full-length release for the Norwegian instrumental electric jazz and rock trio of Hedvig Mollestad, Ellen Brekken and Ivar Loe Bjørnstad.
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