New England Jazz Collaborative – Tributaries
ACP records – Street date : July 17, 2026
Summary : A richly orchestrated and inspiring debut,
Tributaries showcases the New England Jazz Collaborative’s remarkable blend of contemporary jazz composition,
superb ensemble playing, and bold artistic vision.
Ayn Inserto and WDR Big Band – Jagged Edges Elegant Lines
Summit Records – August 7, 2026
Summary: On Jagged Edges & Elegant Lines, composer Ayn Inserto and the WDR Big Band deliver a thrilling live performance that combines sophisticated orchestration,
powerful melodies, and exceptional solo work from Sean Jones, confirming Inserto as one of the leading voices in contemporary large ensemble jazz.
Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band – Incarnadine
Self released – Street date: Available
Summary : Julia Keefe’s Incarnadine is a powerful and deeply human jazz album that blends Indigenous history,
emotional storytelling, and masterful big band composition into one of the year’s most important contemporary jazz recordings.
The Paul Keller Orchestra – Thank You Notes – The Music of Gregg Hill
Cold Plunge Records – Street date : Available
Summary: Thank You Notes showcases Gregg Hill and the Paul Keller Orchestra in a rich, modern big band jazz collaboration.
Chicago Soul Jazz Collective – No Wind & No Rain
Calligram – Street date : April 10’ 2026
Summary: A rich, genre-blending album, No Wind & No Rain by the Chicago Soul Jazz Collective captures
the spirit of Chicago through soulful compositions, tight arrangements, and a powerful sense of musical heritage and resilience.
Dave Slonaker Big Band – Shifty Paradigms
Origin Records – Street date : February 27, 2026
Heisenberg Uncertainty Players – Return To The Enchanted Forest
Huplayers – Street date : January 26, 2026
