Release Date: 14.10.2025
Out on the 14th of November comes the latest, third recording from the New York-based Guitarist & Composer Tony Davis, the “Jessamine“. The regular quartet consists of, apart from the leader, pianist Chris McCarthy and the rhythm section made of bassist Matt Dwonszyk and drummer Jonathan Barber. Additionally, the release was honoured by the presence of saxophonist Matt Knoegel and another drummer/percussionist, Daniel Prim, each of them on one track, respectively.
Maxximus, out November 14, 2025 via Trytone Records, finds the core band – saxophonist/artistic director Tobias Klein, trumpeter Bart Maris, saxophonist John Dikeman, guitarist Jasper Stadhouders, bassist Gonçalo Almeida and drummer Philipp Moser – joined by vibraphonist Evi Filippou, cellist Elisabeth Coudoux and violist Jessica Pavone.
“For nearly two decades, [Spinifex] have forged original music from seemingly incompatible elements—mathematical structures, punk aggression, free jazz fire.” – Lawrence Peryer, All About Jazz
“[Spinifex] continue to push boundaries, crafting a compelling combination of meticulous complexity and primal energy, captivating both the intellect and the senses.” – Tim Larsen, Jazz Views
“During its 20 years as one of Europe’s foremost improvising groups,” wrote Ammar Kalia in DownBeat Magazine earlier this year, the Amsterdam-based sextet, Spinifex, “has honed a fiery blend of free jazz, hard-hitting rhythms and time-bending orchestrations that produce live shows full of explosive moments.”
Full of heart, intimacy, and searing depth, Marina, out November 14, 2025 via Fresh Sound Records, features Bloch’s quintet with vocalist Kyoto Kitamura.
“Bloch’s sound suggests the complex worlds of players like Warne Marsh, richly moving yet never cliched.” – Donald Elfman, New York City Jazz Record
“…unwaveringly cohesive…bone-deep gorgeousness…complex, compelling and beautiful, sounds of the highest quality and inspiration.” – Dan McClenaghan, All About Jazz
Drummer Brandon Sanders, a former college hoops player and Compton DJ, leaves a Lasting Impression with his deeply swinging third album. Out November 7, 2025 via Savant/HighNote Records, Lasting Impression features Warren Wolf, Stacy Dillard, Eric Scott Reed, Eric Wheeler and guest vocalist Jazzmeia Horn.
“Brandon Sanders, a Harlem favourite, is a swinging drummer who always establishes a good feel for whatever group he’s playing with.” – Drummer Lewis Nash
“You may not hear a more tasteful, delightfully hard-swinging jazz album [than] Compton’s Finest.” – Matt Collar, All Music Guide
Vibraphonist and composer Mark Sherman leads a stellar all-star session, featuring bass icon Ron Carter, on his 22nd album as a bandleader. Bop Contest, out November 7, 2025 via Miles High Records, also includes pianist Donald Vega, drummer Carl Allen and special guest trumpeter Joe Magnarelli.
“Vibraphonist Mark Sherman has always dared to be different.” – Gary Walker, WBGO
“The award-winning vibraphonist continues the great traditions of Milt Jackson and Lionel Hampton as an eloquent voice on the instrument, and… embodies the pure lyricism and melodic resonance that made his predecessors so popular with their fans.” – Paula Edelstein, AllMusic
“After having a moment to listen to this CD of Mark Sherman’s music, I’m thrilled to recommend the voice of this remarkable player on the ‘vibes.’” – Maestro Ron Carter
The duo of tenor saxophonist Ivo Perelman and trumpeter Nate Wooley have released their album Polarity 4, out November 7 on Burning Ambulance Music.
Guitarist/composer Diego Caicedo will release Eidos Daimonium, a stunning fusion of extreme metal and avant-garde chamber music, on November 7 on Burning Ambulance Music.
An earlier version of this press release misspelt the album’s title. It is Eidos Daimonium, and it is now available for pre-order on Bandcamp. The track “Islas de Estabilidad” is available for streaming and embedding in any news stories, reviews, etc.
release date: 07.11.2025 on Obliquity Records
Sara Serpa & Matt Mitchell explore intimacy, trust, and sonic freedom in new duo album End of Something.
“Her subtlety and sureness command serious attention.” – Steve Futterman, The New Yorker
“A pianist of burrowing focus and an indispensable fixture of the contemporary vanguard.” – Nate Chinen, The New York Times
Groundbreaking composer and vocalist Sara Serpa and visionary pianist and composer Matt Mitchell present End of Something, a bold, intimate new duo album out November 7, 2025 on Obliquity Records. With 15 striking tracks weaving through composition and improvisation, the album captures the deep musical connection Serpa and Mitchell have cultivated over years of collaboration.
Out November 7, 2025 on Miguel Zenón’s Miel Music, Live in Saint Louis, Senegal captures Pannier’s quartet with Yosvany Terry, Thomas Enhco and François Moutin sharing the stage with an eight-piece ensemble of West African sabar drummers. French drummer-composer Raphaël Pannier blends jazz and sabar in a historic collaboration with Senegalese master drummer Khadim Niang.
“[Pannier is] an imaginative colourist, and a master of textures whose light touch on the drum kit brings to mind the delicate brushstrokes of an impressionistic painter.” – Ed Enright, DownBeat
“Whether conversationally swinging [or] leading the band through mutable machinations… Pannier proves impressive. His technique is second to none, he feels music with both firmness and pliancy, and he shapes every arc—large or small—with dynamic intention(s).” – Dan Bilawsky, All About Jazz
Newvelle Records, the audiophile label which is “arguably producing today’s best sounding new jazz recordings,” (HiFi+), celebrates its tenth anniversary with The Newvelle Ten Collection a curated series of five extraordinary vinyl releases from some of the most exciting voices in contemporary jazz. The series kicks off on January 30, 2026 with Stars from Martin Wind with Kenny Barron, Anat Cohen, and Matt Wilson. Check a full list of albums below.
