Sounds Of April & Randall – Dishes Ain’t Clean
SOARING RECORDS – Street date : August 21, 2026
Summary: April May Webb and Randall Haywood’s Dishes Ain’t Clean blends jazz, soul, R&B and pop into an authentic, vibrant album about love,
imperfection and self acceptance, highlighted by Webb’s remarkable voice and Haywood’s inventive musicianship.
Janis Siegel – The Art Of Vocalese
Origin Records – Street Date : September 18, 2026
Summary: Janis Siegel revisits the tradition of vocalese with elegance, experience and a voice shaped by decades of music,
creating a moving bridge between The Manhattan Transfer’s legacy and the present.
Amber Weekes – To Oscar With Love
Amber Inn Records – Street date : August 7, 2026
Summary: Amber Weekes honors jazz legend Oscar Brown Jr. with To Oscar with Love, a powerful album blending timeless songwriting,
contemporary arrangements, and deeply emotional vocal performances. A tribute to a cultural icon and one of 2026’s standout jazz recordings.
Claudia Acuña – Ave de Luz: Chilean Jazz & Soul
Delfin Records – Street date : July 10, 2026
Summary: Ave de Luz: Chilean Jazz & Soul finds Claudia Acuña at the height of her artistry,
blending Chilean folk traditions with contemporary jazz through breathtaking vocal performances and elegant arrangements.
This in-depth review explores the album’s emotional depth, cultural significance, and why it stands among the most compelling vocal jazz releases of recent years.
NICOLEYVETTE – SAY YES
Self Released – Street date : August 7, 2026
Summary: NicoleYvette’s Say Yes is a stunning vocal jazz album, blending original songwriting, masterful performances by Kurt Elling,
Terri Lyne Carrington and an exceptional ensemble, with timeless artistry, emotional depth and remarkable musical intelligence.
Ellinoa – Mejiro (ENG review)
Self Released – Street date : Available
Summary : French vocalist and composer Ellinoa delivers a poetic and deeply immersive journey with Mejiro, blending chamber music,
contemporary jazz and Japanese-inspired imagery into one of Europe’s most ambitious vocal jazz releases.
Mark Winkler – Love Comes First
Cafe Pacific Records – Street date : May 1st, 2026
Summary: With Love Comes First, veteran lyricist Mark Winkler steps into focus as a subtle, deeply expressive jazz vocalist. Blending classic influences with modern sensitivity,
he delivers a carefully arranged, intimate album where storytelling, balance, and understated emotion take center stage.
Dawn Clement – Dear Ms. Dearie
Origin Records – Street date : May 22, 2026
Summary: Dawn Clement takes on Blossom Dearie’s songbook with poise and subtlety,
blending close-up vocals and elegant piano into a tribute that lands somewhere ageless and quietly her own.
Patricia Moreno – Volver
The Audiophile Society – Street date : Available
Summary: Patricia Moreno’s Volver is an intimate, acoustic album blending Venezuelan folk, tango, and jazz,
marked by emotional depth, refined vocal artistry, and a timeless, understated elegance.
Catherine Russell – Live At Jazz At Lincoln Center
Dot Time Records – Street date : April 24, 2026
Summary : At Lincoln Center, jazz vocalist Catherine Russell delivered a powerful tribute to the historic roots of jazz and blues. Drawing inspiration from the Hot Club of New York,
she revived rare repertoire linked to the African American musical legacy. With the vibrant participation of tap dancer Michela Marino Lerman,
the performance blended history, rhythm, and emotion. The result was an evening that confirmed Russell as one of today’s most authentic interpreters of classic American jazz.
Ella by April Varner
Cellar Music – Street date : March 20, 2026
Sonia Ziccardi – Driade
A.MA Records A.MA Edizioni – Street date: Available
Youn Sun Nah – Lost Pieces
Warner Music Art – Street date : February 20, 2026
Kurt Elling & WDR Big Band – In The Brass Palace
Big Shoulders Records – Street date : March 23, 2026
Aubrey Johnson – The Lively Air
Greenleaf Music – Street Date : Mars 20, 2026
