Jan Grabowski – Jazz Mysteries
Self Released – Street date – July 10, 2026
Summary: On Jazz Mysteries, pianist and composer Jan Grabowski blends international influences,
elegant improvisation and acoustic warmth into a deeply personal jazz statement. Recorded across Cuba,
the United Kingdom and the United States, the album showcases sophisticated musicianship,
memorable melodies and a refreshing commitment to authenticity.
Kilter – Ten Billion Years / Ten
Alter-Nativ Publishing – Street date :June 19, 2026
Summary: On Ten Billion Years/ Ten, Laurent David and Kilter transform the birth and death of the solar system into a daring musical journey that blends jazz, metal,
progressive rock, and contemporary composition. Inspired by concepts of cosmic time and artistic experimentation, the trio delivers an immersive,
intellectually challenging work that pushes beyond genre boundaries and rewards adventurous listeners.
Rik Wright’s Fundamental Forces – Fool’s Fate
HipSync records – Street date : July 13, 2026
Summary: On Luminescence, Seattle guitarist and composer Rik Wright leads Fundamental Forces through
a captivating series of musical landscapes that blur the boundaries between rock, jazz and cinematic sound design.
Rich in atmosphere, subtle improvisation and collective interplay, the album rewards adventurous
listeners with a deeply immersive experience that reveals new layers with every listen.
Rich Willey – Laid Back, Vol.1
Boptism music – Street date : Available
Summary : On Laid Back, Vol.1, trumpeter and composer Rich Willey combines jazz, reggae and world music influences with sophisticated big-band arrangements, creating a melodic,
uplifting album that balances accessibility with musical depth.
John Clayton – Two-O Duo
ArtistShare – Street date : Available
SUMMARY: Two-O Duo is a deeply intimate jazz album by John Clayton and René Marie,
built on voice-and-bass duos and select trios, blending standards and originals into a warm,
minimalist, and emotionally rich listening experience.
Ferg’s Imaginary Big Band – The New Atomic
Trash City Records – Street Date : June 26, 2026
Summary: A wildly inventive big band album blending jazz, noise, folk and British humor, Ferg’s Imaginary
Big Band delivers a fearless and imaginative take on contemporary large ensemble music.
Zen Zadravec – New Paradigm
Marmite Records – Street date : Jube 26, 2026
Summary: Canadian composer and multi instrumentalist Zen Zadravec delivers a bold and cinematic jazz experience on New Paradigm,
blending post bop intensity, classical orchestration and emotional storytelling into a strikingly original modern album.
Michael Dease Big Band – Return Trajectory
Origin Records – Street Date : June 19, 2026
Summary: On Return Trajectory, trombonist and educator Michael Dease transforms a
Michigan State University ensemble into a fearless collective voice, blending explosive brass arrangements,
daring improvisation and emotional depth into one of the most compelling modern big band recordings of the year.
Paul Kahn feat. Catherine Russell & Matt Munisteri – Willingness
CarlCat Records – Street date: June 19, 2026
Summary: On Willingness, songwriter Paul Kahn and jazz vocalist Catherine Russell create a deeply human album that blends reggae, jazz,
sophisticated pop and poetic storytelling into one of the season’s most emotionally rewarding releases.
Built on subtle arrangements, honest songwriting and luminous performances, the record offers a refreshing alternative to today’s overproduced music landscape.
Ocean Fanfare – Third Nature
Barefoot records – Street date : June 12, 2026
Summary: Ocean Fanfare’s Third Nature blends free improvisation, European folk influences and ecological themes into a bold
contemporary jazz album exploring climate anxiety, collective expression and sonic experimentation.
David Janeway Trio – Live at Blue Llama
SteepleChase – Street date : Available
Summary: Pianist David Janeway delivers an elegant and deeply human live recording alongside Billy Hart and Robert Hurst,
blending Detroit jazz tradition with subtle contemporary emotion on Live at the Blue Llama.
Sergio Pereira – Colors Of Time
SP Music – Street date : May 18, 2026
Summary: Brazilian guitarist and composer Sergio Pereira blends bossa nova, jazz and smooth Latin rhythms into
a refined and atmospheric album that captures the elegance of contemporary Brazilian jazz.
Stella Heath – For Billie
MattherHorn records – Street date: May 15, 2026
Summary : Stella Heath delivers a poised debut, reinterpreting Billie Holiday with subtle originality,
emotional clarity, and a contemporary sensibility that preserves the music’s enduring power.
Carlos Henriquez – Monk Con Clave
Self released – Street date : Available
Summary: A richly textured album blending Thelonious Monk’s legacy with Afro-Latin rhythms, Monk con Clave showcases Carlos Henriquez’s masterful arrangements,
standout musicianship, and seamless fusion of jazz and Cuban influences.
Gabriel Espinosa – The Brazilian Project
Origin Records – Street date : May 22, 2026
Summary: The Brazilian Project by Gabriel Espinosa is a richly layered jazz album that blends subtle Brazilian influences with global styles,
offering elegant compositions, intricate arrangements, and a vibrant, cross-cultural sound.
Joe Syrian Motor City Jazz Octet – A Blue Time
Circle 9 records – Street date : April, 27, 2026
Summary: Joe Syrian’s A Blue Time reimagines jazz standards with inventive arrangements,
strong solos, and standout ensemble chemistry.
Ben Flocks – Moonshades
West Cliff Records – Street date : Available
Summary : Ben Flocks’ Moonshades is a contemplative jazz album blending warmth, subtlety,
and lunar-inspired introspection into a quietly immersive listening experience.
Rebecca Rafla – Fundamentally Unfinished
Self Released – Street date : April 17, 2026
Summary: Rebecca Rafla’s Fundamentally Unfinished is a confident jazz debut, blending classic elegance with contemporary sensibility,
most compelling when she performs her own intimate, cinematic compositions.
Ben Markley Big Band – Tuesday Morning Feeling
OA2 Records – Street date : April 17, 2026
Summary: Ben Markley’s latest big band album blends original compositions and bold arrangements,
delivering precise orchestration, inspired solos, and jazz brilliance.
Brian Lynch (Featuring Charles McPherson) – Torch Bearers
Hollistic MusicWorks – Street dare: March 23, 2026
Summary: A refined post-bop album where Brian Lynch and Charles McPherson deliver a vibrant,
intergenerational jazz dialogue, elevated by Samara Joy’s poised vocals.
BLCK Madonna – Between the Lines
Downtown music – Street date March 27, 2026
Dave Schumacher & Cubeye – Agua Con Gas
Cubeye music – Street date : April 17, 2026
Summary: Baritone saxophonist Dave Schumacher delivers a bold and rhythmically rich statement with his album Agua Con Gas,
blending jazz, fusion and Latin influences into a cohesive musical vision. Built as a patchwork of original compositions and reinterpretations,
including Prince of Darkness by Wayne Shorter, the album highlights Schumacher’s inventive arranging and the expressive power of the baritone saxophone.
The result is a dynamic project that resists easy categorization while showcasing the depth of Schumacher’s artistic journey.
Steve Kovalcheck – Buckshot Blues
OA2 records – Street date : April 3, 2026
Summary: Buckshot Blues by Steve Kovalcheck showcases a masterful jazz trio featuring
bassist Jon Hamar and drummer Jeff Hamilton. Blending straight-ahead jazz, blues grooves,
and subtle fusion influences, the album highlights Kovalcheck’s expressive guitar and richly textured compositions.
The result is a vibrant, deeply musical recording that honors jazz tradition while
Owen Chen & Eternal Wind – The Ghibli Collection
OA2 Records – Street date : April 3, 2026
Summary: Owen Chen’s Eternal Wind reimagines Studio Ghibli classics with modern jazz,
blending guitar mastery, cinematic storytelling, and Asian-American artistry.
Ida Sand – I Will Be Right There
ACT music – Street date : Marc 13, 2026
Oná Ensemble – Traces Of Brasil – Voices Of Torronto
Self released – Available
John Pizzarelli – Dear Mr Bennett
Green Hill Music – Street date : March 3, 2026
Steve Berndt – Heart of Hearts
Self Released – Street date : Available
Charlie Apicella & Iron City – Live in NYC
Zoho Music – Street date : February 6, 2026
Anna Kolchina – Reach For Tomorrow
OA2 records – Street date : February 27, 2026
James Fernando – Philly 3
Spring Garden Records- Street date: February 6, 2026
Baltimore Jazz Collective (self-titled album)
Stricker Street Records – Street date : January 30, 2026
Alexa Tarantino – The Roar And The Whisper
Blue Engine Records – Street date : January 19, 2026
Vance Thompson – Lost And Found
Moondo Records – Street date: January 16, 2026
Bruce Guertz Quintet – Octopus Dreams
Open Mind Jazz – Street date : Available
Steve Rosenbloom Bigband – San Francisco 1948
Music Glory – Available
Wes Smith – We, The Funky
Volume 1 // Smith music – Street date: January 11, 2026
Nils Landgren with Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra – Love of My Life (FR review)
Act Music – Street date : February 13, 2026
