Stella Heath | “For Billie”
With Stella Heath’s Debut Album, For Billie, the San Francisco Bay Area Jazz Vocalist Shines a Penetrating Light on Billie Holiday’s Legacy, Interpreting a Smartly Curated Program of Songs Inextricably Linked to the Legendary Lady Day Available Today via Matterhorn Records Stream “Strange Fruit” On Spotify “Stella Heath is a stylist. Sometimes I hear shades of Esther Phillips in her…
Read MoreMatt White | “Matt White’s Dolly”
Trumpeter, Composer & Cultural Documenter Matt White Reimagines Dolly Parton’s Songbook on Matt White’s Dolly South Carolina Trumpeter Connects Gullah Musical Traditions, Southern Folk Memory, and Contemporary Improvisation Available Tomorrow on Adhyâropa Records “[Matt White’s Dolly employs] a musical concept that is previously unheard, truly fresh, brand new, creative, and exciting.”” — Modern Drummer Matt White’s Dolly is the forthcoming album…
Read MorePaul Carlon | “Between Us Three”
Tenor Saxophonist and Composer Paul Carlon Releases Between Us Three, His Seventh Album as a Leader The Album Highlights the Intensely Intimate Conversation Between Three Virtuosic Musicians Speaking the Language of Jazz and Afro-Caribbean Music Traditions Available July 17, 2026 via Truth Revolution Recording Collective Triple threat saxophonist/composer/arranger Paul Carlon’s second trio release, Between Us Three, highlights the intensely intimate conversation…
Read MoreSean Imboden | “Uncharted Realms”
Indianapolis’ Acclaimed Sean Imboden Large Ensemble Returns with its Vibrant Second Album Uncharted Realms Finds the Big Band Exploring New Sonic Terrain Available Now “Imboden’s contemporary vision unfolds with clarity and creativity, reflecting a composer who understands how to draw the best from his ensemble. Uncharted Realms is another ambitious and cohesive musical statement.” — Jazz Trail Indianapolis-based saxophonist,…
Read MoreDaniel Pinilla | “Single Handed”
Colombian-Born Guitarist Daniel Pinilla Announces Single-Handed, a Solo Guitar Album Exploring Intimacy, Structure, and Responsibility Available July 10, 2026 via Daniel Pinilla Music Colombian-born guitarist Daniel Pinilla announces Single-Handed, a solo guitar album that explores the instrument as a complete musical environment. Rather than treating the guitar as a reduced ensemble, Pinilla approaches it as a self-sufficient voice, capable…
Read MoreConnor Bernhard | “Pathways”
Chicago Trumpeter and Clinician Connor Bernhard Celebrates the Release of Pathways Wednesday, April 29 Chicago, IL Jazz Showcase 8:00PM & 10:00PM Tickets Available Here On Pathways, Connor Bernhard, who has Worked with Ernie Watts, Randy Brecker, Neal Francis and Many More, Reflects on Years of Musical and Personal Development Available Now, Pathways Features Pianist Julius Tucker, Guitarist Jeff Swanson, Bassist Evan…
Read MoreJudith Berkson, Elina Duni & Rob Luft | “TheeTheyThy”, “Reaching for the Moon”
Mezzo-Soprano, Pianist and Composer Judith Berkson Returns on ECM With the Compelling New Album, Thee They Thy, Featuring Drummer Gerald Cleaver and Bassist Trevor Dunn Berkson, Who is Also a Cantor, Leads Her Trio Through a Radically Changing Program Addressing New Settings for Prayer, Original Songs, Vocal Experimentation, Improvised Piano and More Available Today via ECM “…There’s…
Read MoreEli Howell | “Steps Taken”
Trombonist & Composer Releases His Electrifying Debut Album, Steps Taken Featuring Trumpeter Bryan Lynch, Saxophonist Sharel Cassity, Pianist Xavier Davis, Bassist Rodney Whitaker and Drummer Ulysses Owens Jr. Available Tomorrow via D Clef Records Album Release Show Friday, April 10 at Townhouse Venice Venice Beach, CA 8:00PM Tickets Available Here “Whether it’s a captivating improvisation, leading…
Read MoreGregory Hutchinson | “Kind of Now – The Pulse of Miles Davis”
GREGORY HUTCHINSON KIND OF NOW – THE PULSE OF MILES DAVIS Ambrose Akinmusire (trumpet), Ron Blake (tenor saxophone, bass clarinet), Jakob Bro (guitar), Gerald Clayton (piano), Emmanuel Michael (guitar), Joe Sanders (double bass), Gregory Hutchinson (drums) Available Tomorrow CD, Vinyl, Digital (Warner Music) Drummer Gregory Celebrates the Release of Kind of Now – The Pulse…
Read MoreMiroslav Vitous | “Mountain Call”
Mountain Call, Miroslav Vitous’s First ECM Leader Date in Ten Years, is a Peak Achievement in the Bassist’s Music, Presenting Him in Varying Ensemble Configurations That Prominently Include the Late French Clarinetist Michel Portal and Late American Drummer Jack DeJohnette Also Featuring Esperanza Spalding, Bob Mintzer, Gary Campbell, Gerald Cleaver and Members of Czech National Symphony Orchestra Available…
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