Jazz - CD

Joshua Redman's second Blue Note album, Words Fall Short, is a collection of original compositions that serves as the introduction of his new quartet, featuring pianist Paul Cornish, bassist Philip Norris and drummer Nazir Ebo, which formed as a working band for the world...

You're Exaggerating! features Cornish with the rhythm tandem of bassist Joshua Crumbly and drummer Jonathan Pinson, performing nine original compositions, most of them inspired by personal memories, reflections and idols. Helmed by a generous, uplifting bandleader, the trio chops up and reinvents the groove...

Openness Trio is the debut album by a unique collective comprised of guitarist and producer Nate Mercereau, saxophonist Josh Johnson, and percussionist Carlos Nin~o. Free-thinking creators who bring a depth of experience from wide-ranging collaborations with the likes of Andre 3000, Meshell Ndegeocello, Kamasi...

For The Love Of It All is more than trumpeter and composer Brandon Woody's recording debut; it is a manifesto, a ritual, a hymn to the enduring power of love. Joined by his band Upendo - Troy Long (piano, organ, Rhodes, keyboards), Quincy Phillips...

Chet Baker Re:imagined, a collection of songs recorded by a varied selection of international talent to celebrate the legacy of one of the most unique, charismatic and influential figures in the history of jazz. Released to mark the 70th anniversary of seminal album Chet...

Savina Yannatou's fifth ECM album revolves around the theme of water in its many manifestations. Water as a blessing and a curse. A life-sustaining source and a mortal threat in the elemental power of the storm. Multicultural in their musical passions, and daring in...

After his acclaimed solo album Silent, Listening, Fred Hersch comes back on ECM with Drew Gress and Joey Baron for a new trio recording: The Surrounding Green.

The Essential is a testament to Melody Gardot's enduring artistry. This collection spans 14 years of her career and includes 25 tracks that showcase the breadth of her musical abilities. Featuring selections from her six studio albums", remixes", live recordings and previously unreleased tracks",...

Recorded live in Birmingham during a Contemporary Music Network tour in 2002, Tramonto finds UK pianist John Taylor in a celebratory, outgoing mood, fronting one of his most dynamic and quick-witted groups, with US musicians Marc Johnson and Joey Baron. Here, the repertoire features...

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Orchestras (2CD)

Samara Joy -"Linger Awhile" - Samara Joy is a two-time Grammy winner - BEST NEW ARTIST and BEST JAZZ VOCAL ALBUM. At just 23 years old, her Verve debut 'Linger Awhile' shows that with a voice, tone, and phrasing that harkens back to the...

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Erik Truffaz is one of the most brilliant musicians of his generation. A prime world jazz reference, his style is often compared to that of Miles Davis; his music is driven by fusion and sonic discovery. With 'Rollin', Truffaz revisits and add his unique...

Harold L?pez-Nussa makes his striking Blue Note label debut with Timba a la Americana, a vibrant album teeming with joy and pathos that was inspired by the pianist's recent decision to leave his Cuban homeland and begin a new life in France. Timba a...

Afro-Harping is the first of a rarefied and outstanding trilogy of soul-jazz albums by Dorothy Ashby. Remastered from the original tapes, Afro-Harping is filled front-to-back with sumptuous and hypnotic grooves. Its African percussion, soulful orchestrations, in-the-pocket rhythms and Dorothy's virtuosity take it beyond jazzy...

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BRAND NEW STUDIO ALBUM FROM MAREK POSPIESZALSKI OCTET FEATURING ZOH AMBA.Brand new studio album from Marek Pospieszalski Octet featuring Zoh Amba.„This band turned our to be an effective working unit from day one," Pospieszalski admits. „Its musical concepts leave a lot of space for...

1968 JAZZ/MOD/BEAT RARITY REISSUED ON CDThe Excursion released "Night Train" in 1968. The jazz group was led by organist Jerry Allen. The album blends elements of jazz, mod, and beat music. Genre: Jazz/Mod/Beat. Notable Tracks: Includes a version of "Green Onions". The album has...

Richard Marx's "After Hours" reimagines the Great American Songbook for a new generation. Recorded entirely live with a 24-piece orchestra, the album features Marx's original compositions alongside classic standards-all performed in complete takes, just as Sinatra and Martin once did. Featuring collaborations with Rod...

FIRST ENCOUNTER IS THE FIRST PROJECT OF A GERMAN-AMERICAN JAZZ/FUNK FRIENDSHIP WHICH, WITH ITS VISION, SHOULD BE A MODEL FOR TRANSATLANTIC TEAMWORK.Craig Handy (born in 1962), who is one of the best saxophonists of his generation (countless recordings with Betty Carter, the Mingus Big...

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Strut present the first international release in over 30 years by legendary Afro-jazz group Oneness Of Juju with their new album Made Through Ritual on 4th July 2025. First international album in over 30 years by the Afro-jazz legends Plunky & Oneness of Juju...

In 1994 the Pee Wee Ellis Trio toured in Europe. Here is the complete concert from March 21st 1994 captured in pristine audiophile sound ON TWO CDS."The Storyteller" is a highlight in the history of the classic jazz line-up of tenor, bass and drums...

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THERE IS A FOUR-WAY FREEDOM AT PLAY, STRUCTURES BUT LIBERTIES AND NO NEED FOR ELABORATE EXPLANATION. EVERYONE SPOKE THE SAME LANGUAGE. The band showed up, four folks from three different spots on the globe - Chicago (Vandermark, Reid); Nickelsdorf, Austria (Gustafsson); Philadelphia (Taylor). They...

ROSCOE MITCHELL AND MICHELE RABIA ARE MADE FOR EACH OTHER, BECAUSE THEY'VE ALWAYS MADE EVERYTHING AUDIBLE IN THEIR RESPECTIVE MUSIC AND IMPROVISATIONSIf you listen to nature, all the sounds are done in a confident way. I'm trying to do that. Roscoe MitchellIn these turbulent...

Erwan Keravec - In C // 20 Sonneurs / It does, however, offer an unusual interpretation by 20 pipers of IN C (Terry Riley) as a thrilling field of play / IN C (1964) consists of 53 ordered patterns. The musicians repeat them at...

JAZZ GUITARIST AND OUD PLAYER AMOS HOFFMAN BLENDS MIDDLE EASTERN SOUNDS WITH JAZZ ON MINOR OPERATION, FEATURING SANTI DEBRIANO AND LENNY WHITE.Amos Hoffman, is an internationally-recognized jazz guitarist and oud player, celebrated as a pioneer in blending Middle Eastern rhythms and melodic themes with...

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A two-disc set that includes the original audio from We Like It Here remixed and remastered, along with a companion record of never-before heard alternate takes of the album, including the song “Gretel” that was recorded and released on Snarky Puppy’s Sylva.About the album:...

A bossa nova inspired follow up to 2024's global dance smash BREAD; butter is a fan-focused companion album and exploration of the band's softer side + the continued influence of the music of Brazil and its many iterations. CD Digipak, 4-panel, 12-page booklet +...

The most requested Miles Davis reissue arrives for his centennial in spectacular style. What began as a holiday residency at Chicago's Plugged Nickel Café became the crucible where the Second Great Quintet forged it's identity. Miles, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, and Tony...

GoGo Penguin, the Manchester trio that has inspirationally blended jazz, classical, and electronic influences since forming in 2012, has reached a thrilling moment with their new album, “Necessary Fictions.” This release finds pianist Chris Illingworth, bassist Nick Blacka, and drummer Jon Scott digging deep...

Between January and April 1975, the classically trained, multi-award-winning jazz pianist and composer Dick Hyman – whose astounding résumé includes playing with Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker and Benny Goodman, writing and arranging for Count Basie, and scoring most of the films of Woody Allen...

Theo Croker’s seventh album LOVE QUANTUM on Star People Nation/Sony Music Masterworks sees the GRAMMY® Award-nominated trumpeter, composer, producer and artist exploring the most powerful life force in the known universe, LOVE. From life to death, human to cosmic, Croker has enlisted several instrumental...

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The leader of 'David Bowie's Last Band' releases an album inspired by and dedicated to the legendary alt-pop innovator.Deeply influenced by his extraordinary experience collaborating with David Bowie on his final release, 'Blackstar', Donny McCaslin steps forward with BEYOND NOW, a heartfelt dedication to...