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George Coleman | George Coleman with Strings
September 5, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: Bill Dobbins, Café da Silva, David Hazeltine, George Coleman, Joe Farnsworth, John WebberGeorge Coleman with Strings unfolds as a graceful late-career statement from a jazz master whose tenor voice has long embodied both wisdom and warmth. Backed by his longtime rhythm section of pianist David Hazeltine, bassist John Webber, and drummer Joe Farnsworth, Coleman’s richly expressive ...
Randy Napoleon | Waking Dream
September 2, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: Ben Turner, Chris Minami, Jocelyn Gould, Langston Kitchens, Luke Sittard, Lynne Brown, Michael Dease, Michael Reed, Quincy Davis, Randy Napoleon, Rick Roe, Rodney Whitaker, Walter BlandingWith Waking Dream, guitarist Randy Napoleon explores the range of possibilities of a multi-guitar ensemble. Joined by guitarists Luke Sittard, Chris Minami, Jocelyn Gould, and Ben Turner, Napoleon crafts textures that are both lush and transparent, anchored by Rick Roe on piano, Rodney Whitaker ...
Kelly Green | Corner of My Dreams
August 29, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: Andromeda Turre, Evan Hyde, Kayla Williams, Kelly Green, Luca Soul Rosenfeld, Ludovica Burtone, Maria Figueroa, Tomoko AkaboshiKelly Green’s emotionally resonant new release, Corner of My Dreams, is a tender yet boldly orchestrated journey through grief, memory, and healing, unfolding with the intimate clarity of a shared confidant. Anchored by the supple interplay of Green’s piano and vocals with Luca Soul Rosenfeld’s ...
Gabriel Alegría Afro-Peruvian Sextet | El Muki
August 26, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: Freddy “Huevito” Lobatón, Gabriel Alegría, Hugo Alcázar, Jocho Velásquez, Laura Andrea Leguía, Mario CubaGabriel Alegría Afro-Peruvian Sextet’s El Muki captures the group’s 20-year journey with a blend of folklore, storytelling, and jazz invention that feels both celebratory and deeply rooted. Alegría’s trumpet and the saxophone of Laura Andrea Leguía carry the melodies with warmth and clarity, ...
Nadav Remez | Summit
August 22, 2025 / No CommentsSummit by guitarist and composer Nadav Remez presents music drawn from nearly two decades of his own writing, bringing long-developed ideas into a unified and thoughtful second recording in his repertoire. Remez is joined by Gregory Tardy on saxophone and clarinet, Guy Moskovich on piano, Ben ...
Jim Witzel | Very Early
August 21, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: Dan Feiszil, Jason Lewis, Jim Witzel, Phil AaronWith his 4th album, Very Early, guitarist Jim Witzel presents a thoughtful tribute to the music of Bill Evans, joined by Phil Aaron on piano, Dan Feiszli on bass, and Jason Lewis on drums. The quartet interprets Evans’s repertoire with a clear respect for the original material while also ...
Jennifer Madsen | Reimagine
August 19, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: Brent Edstrom, Clipper Anderson, Howard Levy, Jennifer Madsen, Mark Ivester, Sean JonesJennifer Madsen’s new album Reimagine is a wonderful recording, where familiar songs are not merely revisited but reborn with emotional depth and refined sensibility. Anchored by the quietly powerful partnership between Madsen’s voice and the keenly empathetic playing and inventive arrangements ...
Jon Irabagon | PlainsPeak
August 15, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: Clark Sommers, Dana Hall, Jon Irabagon, Russ JohnsonOn PlainsPeak, alto saxophonist Jon Irabagon leads a pared‑down yet powerful quartet that includes trumpeter Russ Johnson, bassist Clark Sommers, and drummer Dana Hall, traversing a sonic map of Chicago. This work of original compositions balances playful invention with the horn interplay and ...
Mark Winkler | Hold On
August 8, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: Bob Sheppard, Brian Schultz, Christian Euman, Eric Reed, Gabe Davis, Greg Gordon Smith, Jamieson Trotter, John Beasley, Mark Winkler, Tamir HendelmanOn his wonderful 22nd album, Hold On, Mark Winkler continues to prove that artistic vitality only deepens with time. His signature blend of wit, warmth, and lyrical storytelling is as sharp as ever, delivered with the ease of a seasoned performer who knows exactly how to shape a phrase. Joined ...
Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra | Golden Lady
August 8, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: Drew Zaremba, Jonathan Powell, Remy Le Boeuf, Tatiana LadyMay Mayfield, Zach RichWith Golden Lady, the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra crafts a majestic fusion of gospel‑infused R&B and dynamic big‑band jazz, anchored by the fantastic presence of vocalist Tatiana LadyMay Mayfield and the inventive arranging and saxophone of artistic director Drew Zaremba. Featuring ...
