Album Releases by Genre
| Vesper Sparrow by JJJJJerome Ellis November 14, 2025 The second full-length release from Virginia artist JJJJJerome Ellis features guest appearances by Haruna Lee, James Harrison Monaco, Ronald Peet, and S T A R R (busby). |
| How You Been by SML November 7, 2025 The second full-length release from Los Angeles-based quintet SML was recorded live in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, and Seattle. |
| Silver In Seattle: Live At The Penthouse by Horace Silver October 24, 2025 The live recording of Horace Silver's August 1965 performance at Seattle's The Penthouse with Joe Henderson, Roger Humphries, Woody Shaw, and Teddy Smith was mastered by Matthew Lutthans from the original KING-FM tapes. |
| Off The Record by Makaya McCraven October 17, 2025 The two-disc release from Chicago-based jazz drummer Makaya McCraven collects together four EPs - Techno Logic, The People’s Mixtape, Hidden Out!, and PopUp Shop - features live improv recordings. |
| Disquiet by The Necks October 10, 2025 The three-disc release from Australian trio The Necks features one track over an hour long and another at just over 57 minutes (plus two over 25-minute-long tracks). |
| Figure In Blue by Charles Lloyd October 10, 2025 Jazz saxophonist Charles Lloyd collaborates with Jason Moran and Marvin Sewell on his latest full-length release. |
| Mulatu Plays Mulatu by Mulatu Astatke September 26, 2025 The latest full-length release from Ethiopian jazz artist Mulatu Astatke was produced by Dexter Story and features contributions by Kibrom Birhane and Carlos Niño. |
| Lullaby For The Lost by Donny McCaslin September 26, 2025 The latest full-length release from saxophonist Donny McCaslin was recorded with Zach Danziger, Jason Linder, Tim Lefevbre (who also produced), Ben Monder, and Nate Wood. |
| Kaleidoscopic Visions by Tom Skinner September 26, 2025 The second full-length release from Sons of Kemet co-founder Tom Skinner features contributions by Contour, Meshell Ndegeocello, Portishead's Adrian Utley, and Yaffra. |
| Oh Snap by Cécile McLorin Salvant September 19, 2025 The latest full-length release from jazz artist Cécile McLorin Salvant features guest appearances by Kate Davis and June McDoom. |
| Joni's Jazz [Box Set] by Joni Mitchell September 5, 2025 The four-disc compilation release features 61 tracks of Joni Mitchell's jazz music including rare and unreleased live tracks, demos, b-sides and alternate takes. |
| Ride Into The Sun by Brad Mehldau August 29, 2025 The latest release from Brad Mehldau is an album of Elliott Smith's songs with guest appearances by Daniel Rossen and Chris Thile. |
| That Wasn't A Dream by Pino Palladino And Blake Mills August 22, 2025 The second full-length release from the collaboration between Pino Palladino and Blake Mills features contributions by Chris Dave and Sam Gendel. |
| Hyperglyph by Chicago Underground Duo August 15, 2025 The first full-length release from Chicago Underground Duo in over 10 years was recorded and mixed by Dave Vettraino. |
| Tuff Times Never Last by Kokoroko July 11, 2025 The latest full-length release from London-based collective Kokoroko features guest appearances by Azekel, Demae and LULU. |
| Necessary Fictions by GoGo Penguin June 20, 2025 The latest full-length release from British trio GoGo Penguin features guest appearances by the Manchester Collective, Daudi Matsiko and Rakhi Singh. |
| Gadabout Season by Brandee Younger June 13, 2025 The latest full-length release from New York harpist Brandee Younger was recorded in her apartment in Harlem with Rahsaan Carter and Allan Mednard as well as contributions from Courtney Bryan, Ele Howell, Shabaka Hutchings, Josh Johnson, Makaya McCraven, Niia, and Joel Ross. |
| About Ghosts by Mary Halvorson June 13, 2025 The latest full-length release from Brooklyn-based jazz guitarist Mary Halvorson was produced by John Dieterich and adds Immanuel Wilkins and Brian Settles to her Amaryllis ensemble. |
| Yowzers by Ben LaMar Gay June 6, 2025 The latest full-length release from Chicago composer/cornetist Ben LaMar Gay and his band (Matthew Davis, Tommaso Moretti, and Will Faber) also features contributions by Rob Frye, Ugochi Nwaogwugwu, Tramaine Parker, and Ayanna Woods. |
| Weirdo by Emma-Jean Thackray April 25, 2025 Kassa Overall and Reggie Watts guest on the second full-length solo release from British jazz artist Emma-Jean Thackray that was planned to explore themes of mental health, but its focus shifted to grief and individuality following her partner's passing in 2023. |
| Belonging by Branford Marsalis Quartet March 28, 2025 The latest full-length release from the Branford Marsalis Quartet features new interpretations of Keith Jarrett's 1974 album of the same name. |
| Consentrik Quartet by Nels Cline March 14, 2025 The latest full-length release from Wilco's Nels Cline features his Consentrik Quartet that includes Ingrid Laubrock, Chris Lightcap, and Tom Rainey. |
| A Blade Because A Blade Is Whole by Alabaster DePlume March 7, 2025 The latest full-length release from London-based saxophonist Alabaster DePlume features strings arrangements by Macie Stewart. |
| A Paradise In The Hold by Yazz Ahmed February 28, 2025 The fourth full-length release from British-Bahraini trumpeter/composer Yazz Ahmed features contributions from such artists as Natacha Atlas, Brigitte Beraha, Martin France, Randolph Matthews, and Alba Nacinovich, and Corrina Silvester. |
| New Dawn by Marshall Allen February 14, 2025 The debut full-length solo release from The Sun Ra Arkestra's Marshall Allen features a guest appearance by Neneh Cherry. |
| Apple Cores by James Brandon Lewis February 7, 2025 The latest full-length release from jazz saxophonist James Brandon Lewis with percussionist Chad Taylor and bassist/guitarist Josh Werner was recorded over two sessions. |
| List Of Demands by Damon Locks January 31, 2025 The latest full-length release from Chicago-based Damon Locks features samples and contributions by Ralph Darden (aka DJ Major Taylor), Krista Franklin, Ben LaMar Gay, and Macie Stewart. |
| honey from a winter stone by Ambrose Akinmusire January 17, 2025 The latest full-length release from jazz trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire features contributions by Justin Brown, Chiquitamagic, Sam Harris, Kokayi, and the Mivos Quartet. |
| On A Modern Genius, Vol.1 by Xhosa Cole January 10, 2025 The third full-length release from British jazz saxophonist Xhosa Cole features guest appearances by Liberty Styles and Heidi Vogel. |
| Motion I by Out Of/Into December 6, 2024 This is the debut full-length release from the jazz supergroup Out Of/Into (was previously known as The Blue Note Quintet) featuring Gerald Clayton, Matt Brewer, Joel Ross, Kendrick Scott, and Immanuel Wilkins. |
| The Way Out of Easy [Live] by Jeff Parker November 22, 2024 The second full-length release from Jeff Parker and the ETA IVtet features four tracks (all 16 minutes or longer) recorded live in January 2023. |
| Lights On a Satellite by Sun Ra Arkestra November 22, 2024 The latest full-length release from the 24-member avant-garde jazz ensemble Sun Ra Arkestra was led by 100-year-old Marshall Allen. |
| Miles in France 1963 & 1964: Miles Davis Quintet: The Bootleg Series, Vol. 8 by Miles Davis November 8, 2024 The eighth release in the Miles Davis Bootleg Series features previously unreleased performances at the 1963 Festival Mondial du Jazz with George Coleman, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter and Tony Williams and the 1964 Paris Jazz Festival with Wayne Shorter taking over at tenor saxophone. |
| Retrospective: Selected Recordings 1973-2023 by Bryan Ferry October 25, 2024 The 81-track compilation of the solo career of Roxy Music's Bryan Ferry features a disc of rare and unreleased tracks and a 100-page hardcover book. A single disc with the 20 best-of tracks is also available separately. |
| Rong Weicknes by Fievel Is Glauque October 25, 2024 The latest full-length release from Rong Weicknes was recorded three times, with the third featuring improvisation and the three versions were pieced together and mixed by Steve Vealey. |
| Bleed by The Necks October 11, 2024 The latest full-length release from Australian trio The Necks features one 42-minute track and was recorded and mixed by Tim Whitte. |
| Mighty Vertebrate by Anna Butterss October 4, 2024 The second full-length solo release from Los Angeles-based composer/bassist Anna Butterss features a guest appearance by Jeff Parker. |
| Dance, No One's Watching by Ezra Collective September 27, 2024 The third full-length release from British jazz-funk quintet Ezra Collective features guest appearances by Olivia Dean, Yazmin Lacey, M.anifest, and Moonchild Sanelly. |
| Odyssey by Nubya Garcia September 20, 2024 The second full-length release from London-based saxophonist/composer Nubya Garcia features the Chineke! Orchestra and guest appearances by Georgia Anne Muldrow and KOKOROKO's Richie. |
| Viewfinder by Wendy Eisenberg September 13, 2024 The latest full-length release from guitarist/singer-songwriter Wendy Eisenberg was inspired by Eisenberg's laser eye surgery experience. |
| Endlessness by Nala Sinephro September 6, 2024 The second full-length release from experimental jazz composer Nala Sinephro features contributions from Lyle Barton, Nubya Garcia, Dwayne Kilvington, Kokoroko's Sheila Maurice-Grey, Ezra Collective's James Mollison, black midi's Morgan Simpson, and Sons Of Kemet's Natcyet Wakili. |
| Milton + Esperanza by Milton Nascimento August 9, 2024 The debut full-length collaboration between Milton Nascimento and Esperanza Spalding features guest appearances by Tim Bernardes, Maria Gadu, Lula Galvão, Guinga, Lianne La Havas, Orquestra Ouro Preto, Elena Pinderhughes, Dianne Reeves, Carolina Shorter, and Paul Simon. |
| No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin by Meshell Ndegeocello August 2, 2024 The latest full-length release from jazz artist Meshell Ndegeocello is a tribute to James Baldwin and features contributions from such artists as Hilton Als, Jebin Bruni, Staceyann Chin, Justin Hicks, Josh Johnson, Kenita Miller-Hicks, Julius Rodriguez, Abe Rounds, and Jake Sherman. |
| MoonDial by Pat Metheny July 26, 2024 The latest full-length solo release from jazz artist Pat Metheny Pat Metheny features only his nylon-string baritone guitar. |
| Caracoles by Orquesta Akokán July 12, 2024 The third full-length release from Cuban mambo band Orquesta Akokán features a guest appearance by Carolina Oliveros. |
| Small Medium Large by SML June 28, 2024 The debut full-length release from Los Angeles-based quintet SML was partly recorded at ETA, a jazz and oyster bar in Highland Park, California. |
| Let's Walk by Madeleine Peyroux June 28, 2024 The latest full-length release from jazz singer-songwriter Madeleine Peyroux was recorded in New York and produced with Jon Herington and Elliott Scheiner. |
| Sweet Whispers: Celebrating Sarah Vaughan by Zara McFarlane June 14, 2024 The latest full-length release from British jazz artist Zara McFarlane was produced by Giacomo Smith (who also played clarinet and saxophone on the album). |
| Night Reign by Arooj Aftab May 31, 2024 The latest full-length release from Brooklyn-based Pakistani composer/singer Arooj Aftab features contributions by such artists as Chocolate Genius, Inc., Cautious Clay, James Francies, Maeve Gilchrist, Shahzad Ismaily, Vijay Iyer, Kaki King, Moor Mother, and Joel Ross. |
| Placenta by Carlos Niño May 24, 2024 The latest release from Carlos Niño & Friends features appearances by Michael Alvidrez, André 3000, Annelise, Michael Bolger, Surya Botofasina, Devin Daniels, Tiffany de Leon, Jamael Dean, Sam Gendel, Haize Hawke, Iasos, Ariel Kalma, Cavana Lee, Nate Mercereau, Maia, Moses, Deantoni Parks, Jesse Peterson, Photay, Andres Renteria, Adam Rudolph, Aaron Shaw, Dexter Story, and Jamire Williams. |
| Fearless Movement by Kamasi Washington May 3, 2024 The fifth full-length studio release from jazz saxophonist Kamasi Washington features guest appearances by Andre 3000, Ras Austin, Taj Austin, George Clinton, Brandon Coleman, D Smoke, DJ Battlecat, Terrace Martin, Patrice Quinn, and Thundercat. |
| Orchestras by Bill Frisell April 19, 2024 The latest full-length release from jazz guitarist Bill Frisell features the 60-piece Brussels Philharmonic and the 11-piece Umbria Jazz Orchestra performing songs arranged by Michael Gibbs. |
| Blue Eclipse by Blue Lab Beats April 19, 2024 The fourth full-length release from British jazztronica duo Blue Lab Beats features guest appearances by such artists as Daley, Poppy Daniels, IDK, Kojey Radical, Jay Prince, and the Urban Soul Orchestra. |
| Perceive Its Beauty, Acknowledge Its Grace by Shabaka April 12, 2024 The debut full-length solo release from British jazz artist Shabaka Hutchings under the name Shabaka features flutes and contributions by such artists as André 3000, Floating Points, Lianne La Havas, Laraaji, Jason Moran, Carlos Niño, Esperanza Spalding, Moses Sumney, and Saul Williams. |
| The Carnegie Hall Concert by Alice Coltrane March 22, 2024 The previously unreleased Alice Coltrane concert at Carnegie Hall was recorded in February 1971 features Ed Blackwell, Jimmy Garrison, Cecil McBee, Pharoah Sanders, and Archie Shepp. |
| The Sky Will Still Be There Tomorrow by Charles Lloyd March 15, 2024 The latest full-length release from jazz saxophonist Charles Lloyd features Jason Moran, Larry Grenadier, and Brian Blade. |
| Y’Y by Amaro Freitas March 1, 2024 The fourth full-length release from Brazilian jazz pianist was inspired by the sounds of the Amazon and features contributions from Hamid Drake, Shabaka Hutchings, Jeff Parker, Aniel Someillan, and Brandee Younger. |
| Speak To Me by Julian Lage March 1, 2024 The latest full-length release from jazz guitarist Julian Lage was produced with Joe Henry and features contributions from Levon Henry and Patrick Warren. |
| nublues by Joel Ross February 9, 2024 The fourth full-length release from vibraphonist Joel Ross features ballads and blues with a band that includes Jeremy Corren, Jeremy Dutton, Gabrielle Garo, Kanoa Mendenhall, and Immanuel Wilkins. |
| Compassion by Vijay Iyer February 2, 2024 The second full-length from Vijay Iyer, Linda May Han Oh, and Tyshawn Sorey was produced by Manfred Eicher and Iyer. |
| Cloudward by Mary Halvorson January 19, 2024 The latest full-length release from Brooklyn jazz guitarist Mary Halvorson and her band features Laurie Anderson on one track. |
| Robby Krieger & the Soul Savages by Robby Krieger January 19, 2024 The first full-length release from former Doors guitarist Robby Krieger with his new band The Soul Savages was recorded at his studios in Glendale, California. |
| New Blue Sun by André 3000 November 17, 2023 The first full-length solo release from OutKast's André 3000 in 17 years is an instrumental album featuring a variety of flutes. |
| Rainbow Revisited by Thandi Ntuli November 17, 2023 The debut full-length release from Thandi Ntuli with Carlos Niño was recorded in Venice Beach and includes a new version of "Rainbow (Skit)". |
| Jardins Mystiques, Vol. 1 by Miguel Atwood-Ferguson November 10, 2023 The debut full-length solo release from Los Angeles-based Miguel Atwood-Ferguson features contributions from such artists as Brandon Coleman, Jamael Dean, DOMi & JD Beck, Marcus Gilmore, Bennie Maupin, Carlos Niño, Jeff Parker, Deantoni Parks, Austin Peralta, Lara Somogyi, Thundercat, Burniss Travis II, Kamasi Washington, and Jamire Williams. |
| Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 3: The Asylum Years 1972-1975 [Box Set] by Joni Mitchell October 6, 2023 The third box set of unreleased material from Joni Mitchell includes demos, recording sessions with Graham Nash, David Crosby and Neil Young, and the entire live recording of her performance at Carnegie Hall in 1972. |
| Coin Coin Chapter Five: In the Garden by Matana Roberts September 29, 2023 The fifth of a planned 12-part Coin Coin album series from Matana Roberts features the story of an ancestor who died after complications from an illegal abortion. |
| Afro Futuristic Dreams by Idris Ackamoor & the Pyramids September 22, 2023 The first full-length release from Idris Ackamoor & The Pyramids in three years was recorded in London and San Francisco. |
| For Mahalia, with Love by James Brandon Lewis September 8, 2023 The latest release from saxophonist James Brandon Lewis and the Red Lily Quintet reimagines the gospel songs made famous by Mahalia Jackson into jazz. |
| Bewitched by Laufey September 8, 2023 The second full-length release from Icelandic-Chinese artist Laufey features elements of jazz, pop, and classical music. |
| Come with Fierce Grace by Alabaster DePlume September 8, 2023 The latest full-length release from British jazz saxophonist Alabaster DePlume features music from the same recording sessions as 2022's Gold. |
| Black Classical Music by Yussef Dayes September 8, 2023 The debut full-length studio release from British jazz drummer/producer Yussef Dayes features guest appearances by Jamilah Barry, Chronixx, Nathaniel Cross, Theon Cross, Elijah Fox, Shabaka Hutchings, Miles James, Masego, Sheila Maurice Grey, Misch, and the Chineke! Orchestra. |
| Protect Your Light by Irreversible Entanglements September 8, 2023 The fourth full-length release from free jazz collective Irreversible Entanglements is its first on the Impulse! Records label. |
| Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die (world war) by Jaimie Branch August 25, 2023 The posthumous release from jazz trumpeter Jaimie Branch was recorded in April 2022 and completed by her family, her band and label after her death in August 2022. |
| World Music Radio by Jon Batiste August 18, 2023 The latest full-length release from jazz artist Jon Batiste features guest appearances by Michael Batiste, Jon Bellion, Camilo, Lana Del Rey, Fireboy DML, Kenny G, J.I.D, Leigh-Anne, Lil Wayne, Native Soul, Newjeans, and Rita Payés. |
| Joni Mitchell at Newport [Live] by Joni Mitchell July 28, 2023 The live recording of Joni Mitchell at the Newport Folk Festival in 2022 features guest appearances such artists as Brandi Carlile, Shooter Jennings, Wynonna Judd, and Marcus Mumford. |
| Days in the Desert by High Pulp July 28, 2023 The third full-length release from Los Angeles-based experimental jazz collective features guest appearances Daedelus, James Brandon Lewis, Mononeon, Jeff Parker, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Telemakus, ans Brandee Younger. |
| New Future City Radio by Damon Locks July 28, 2023 The debut full-length collaboration from Damon Locks and Rob Mazurek features contributions from Brandi Augustus, Helado Negro's Roberto Carlos Lange and Mauricio Takara. |
| Connection by Marc Ribot's Ceramic Dog July 14, 2023 The fifth full-length release from Marc Ribot's Ceramic Dog features contributions from Anthony Coleman, Greg Lewis, James Brandon Lewis, Oscar Noriega, and Syd Straw. |
| Tony Allen JID018 by Adrian Younge July 7, 2023 The 18th Jazz Is Dead release features recordings of Afrobeat drummer Tony Allen from the summer of 2018 and was produced and mixed by Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad. |
| Blowout by John Carroll Kirby June 30, 2023 The latest full-length release from John Carroll Kirby was inspired by a trip to Costa Rica. |
| Loving You by Bobbie Nelson June 23, 2023 The debut full-length collaboration between Amanda Shires and the late Bobbie Nelson was recorded in 2021 and features a guest appearance by Willie Nelson. |
| Dream Box by Pat Metheny June 16, 2023 The latest full-length release from jazz guitarist Pat Metheny feature nine tracks he has little memory of recording that he found on his laptop. |
| Animals by Kassa Overall May 26, 2023 The third full-length release from Seattle-based Kassa Overall features guest appearances by Bendji Allonce, Danny Brown, Theo Croker, Ian Fink, Francis And The Lights, Nick Hakim, J. Hoard, Vijay Iyer, Mike King, Lil B, Andrae Murchison, Laura Mvula, Tomoki Sanders, Shabazz Palaces, Anthony Ware, and Wiki. |
| Savoy by Taj Mahal April 28, 2023 The latest full-length release from blues artist Taj Mahal features classic American songs that would have been played at Harlem's Savoy Ballroom. |
| Pieces of Treasure by Rickie Lee Jones April 28, 2023 The latest full-length release from Rickie Lee Jones features standards from the Great American Songbook and was produced by Russ Titelman. |
| Variables by Alfa Mist April 21, 2023 The fifth full-length release from British jazz pianist Alfa Mist features guest appearances by Bongeziwe Mabandla and Kaya Thomas-Dyke. |
| I Came from Love by Dave Okumu April 14, 2023 The second solo full-length release from Dave Okumu features guest appearances from such artist as Raven Bush, Eska, Grace Jones, Anthony Joseph, Wesley Joseph, Kwabs, Robert Stillman, and Byron Wallen. |
| Since Time Is Gravity by Natural Information Society April 14, 2023 The latest full-length release from Chicago's Natural Information Society features contributions from such artists as Josh Berman, Kara Bershad, Ari Brown, Hamid Drake, Ben Lamar Gay, Nick Mazarella, and Mai Sugimoto. |
| Enigmatic Society by Dinner Party April 14, 2023 The second release from 9th Wonder, Robert Glasper, Terrace Martin, and Kamasi Washington as Dinner Party features guest appearances from Ant Clemons, Phoelix, Arin Ray, and Tank. |
| Lightning Dreamers by Rob Mazurek March 31, 2023 The latest full-length release from Rob Mazurek and the Exploding Star Orchestra was recorded mostly in Texas in September 2021. |
| Les Égarés by Sissoko Segal Parisien Peirani March 31, 2023 The debut full-length release for the collaboration between Mali kora player Ballaké Sissoko, French cellist Vincent Segal, French saxophone player Émile Parisien, and French jazz accordionist Vincent Peirani was recorded in France. |
| London Brew by London Brew March 31, 2023 Nubya Garcia, Shabaka Hutchings, Tom Skinner and other musicians recorded an improvised set inspired by Miles Davis' Bitches Brew after a planned concert series was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. |
| Requiem for Jazz by Angel Bat Dawid March 24, 2023 The latest full-length release from Angel Bat Dawid was inspired in part by Edward O. Bland's 1959 film "The Cry of Jazz" and features live recordings from 2019's Hyde Park Jazz Festival. |
| Love in Exile by Arooj Aftab March 24, 2023 The debut release for the collaboration between Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer and Shahzad Ismaily was recorded live at a New York City studio. |
| Melusine by Cécile McLorin Salvant March 24, 2023 The latest full-length release for jazz artist Cecile McLorin Salvant features five originals as well as songs that range from the 12th century to covers of songs by Kate Bush, Gregory Porter and Sting. |
| Travel by The Necks February 24, 2023 The latest full-length release from Australian trio The Necks features four 20-minute improvisational tracks. |
| COOKUP by Sam Gendel February 24, 2023 The latest full-length release from saxophonist Sam Gendel features a guest appearance from Meshell Ndegeocello on the album of covers of R&B songs by such artists as Aaliyah, Erykah Badu, Beyoncé, Boyz II Men, Ginuwine and SWV. |
| Your Mother Should Know: Brad Mehldau Plays the Beatles by Brad Mehldau February 10, 2023 The live solo release from composer/pianist Brad Mehldau features nine songs by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, one by George Harrison and one by David Bowie. |
| Eye of I by James Brandon Lewis February 3, 2023 The latest full-length release for jazz tenor saxophonist/composer James Brandon Lewis features a guest appearance from The Messthetics. |











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