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House music meets jazz, soul and gospel! Louie Vega’s Elements Of Life returns with ‘Soar,’ a new single featuring Lisa Fischer. The live-instrumentation lineup includes multi-Grammy-winning bassist Christian McBride, Josh Milan, Tony Cintron, Luisito Quintero and Ivan Renta.
Meet Izzie Yardley and her remarkable debut album, Diving The Unknown! Produced by Brit Award-winning Ethan Johns, this free-flowing blend of classical, folk and jazz captures the magic and unpredictability of life.
Discover the timeless magic of Cesária Évora! Her acclaimed 1999 album Café Atlantico blends the soulful traditions of Cape Verdean morna with captivating Brazilian influences.
Celebrating the genius of Willie Hutch! Keep The Fire Burning – The Willie Hutch Songbook shines a spotlight on the late soul legend’s extraordinary gifts as a songwriter, bringing together almost two dozen songs he penned for some of music’s biggest names.
A Southern soul essential! Never Like This Before gathers all 14 of William Bell’s early Stax singles, featuring classics like “You Don’t Miss Your Water,” “Every Day Will Be Like A Holiday” and “A Tribute To A King. jazzchill.blogspot.com/2026/…
A landmark recording returns on vinyl! Cameroonian bassist, vocalist and composer Richard Bona's Reverence, originally released in 2001, arrives January 8, 2027, in a new black vinyl edition from Music On Vinyl. Blending African rhythms, jazz, bossa nova, Afrobeat, funk and pop.
A hard bop classic returns! Donald Byrd's Fuego, recorded in 1959 and originally released in 1960, is coming back on vinyl December 4, 2026, via Ermitage. Featuring an outstanding quintet with Jackie McLean, Duke Pearson, Doug Watkins and Lex Humphries.
Martin Freeman & Eddie Piller are back with Jazz On The Corner 3! The latest collection serves up a mix of rare grooves, funk, soul and jazz featuring Gary Burton, Mandrill, Buddy Rich, Ike Turner, Julie Driscoll & Brian Auger, and more. jazzchill.blogspot.com/2026/…
Brazilian music icon Joyce Moreno returns with Never Too Soon, an album celebrating more than five decades of musical creativity. The release features legendary guitarist Toninho Horta and an exceptional lineup of Brazilian musicians. jazzchill.blogspot.com/2026/…
GRAMMY®-nominated trombonist Hank Bilal goes “Astronomical”! The producer assembles top musicians for an all-star jazz-funk collaboration featuring Phil Denny, Marcus Anderson, Marcus Johnson, Nathan Mitchell, Lin Rountree and more. jazzchill.blogspot.com/2026/…
Pacific Records is celebrating three releases earning 2026 GRAMMY® consideration: Sandollar’s Sunny Day, Slack Key ‘Ohana’s The ‘Ohana Sessions, and Kevin Peter Jones’ Blues Alley. jazzchill.blogspot.com/2026/…
Incognito mastermind Bluey returns with Skint, his fourth solo album—a deeply personal 13-track journey through soul, jazz, groove, and resilience. jazzchill.blogspot.com/2026/…
Miguel Atwood-Ferguson honors John Coltrane’s enduring legacy with ANANTA: Spirit Of Coltrane, a powerful new album featuring Flying Lotus, Immanuel Wilkins, Brandee Younger, Shabaka Hutchings, Jeff Parker, and more. jazzchill.blogspot.com/2026/…
A harp, a guitar, and 13 years of musical connection. 🎶 On OPEN, mother-and-son duo Isabelle and Raphaël Olivier blend jazz, folk, swing, improvisation, and intimate vocals into a journey of discovery, reflection, and connection. jazzchill.blogspot.com/2026/…
The TD James Moody Jazz Festival @ NJPAC in Newark, NJ, w/Gregory Porter, Jesse Cook, Bruce Hornsby with Christian McBride, Charles Lloyd Quartet, Jon Faddis & Friends in Miles @ 100, Ben Vereen’s 80th Birthday Concert & more!
Funky jazz, deep soul & vintage grooves collide on Martin Freeman & Eddie Piller Present Jazz On The Corner 3! Curated by two serious music heads, this stellar 2LP compilation dives into the mod-inspired sounds of the ’60s and the adventurous jazz-funk and soul of the ’70s.
Two African music legends meet in a groove-filled celebration of rhythm and jazz! Tony Allen and Hugh Masekela’s Rejoice brings together Allen’s masterful percussion and Masekela’s soulful flugelhorn, blending Afrobeat, jazz, and irresistible rhythms.
Bassist Emma Dayhuff leads a powerful, spiritually charged musical journey on Mountains, her latest release on Division 81. Featuring saxophonist Isaiah Collier, trumpeter Corey Wilkes, pianist Paul Cornish, guitarist Andrew Renfroe, and drummer Jonathan Pinson.
Josh Johnson steps into the spotlight with Animative, a compelling new release, blending saxophones, Fender Rhodes, piano, bass clarinet, guitar, electronics, and samples, Johnson creates a sound that balances warmth, texture, and adventurous contemporary jazz.
Roy Ayers gets a fresh dancefloor makeover! Delfonic returns with Delfonic Reworked #2, reimagining six classics from the vibes legend, including “Liquid Love,” “I Am Your Mind,” and “Touch Of Class.” Out Friday, October 23, on limited 12” vinyl and digital via BBE Music.
