Release Date: July 31, 2026
A partnership in life and sound: Michelle Lordi and Matthew Parrish release “Live at Dirty Dog“, out now on all streaming platforms!
22
Jul
[ July 24th, 2026 release on Tony Grey Music LLC – Tony Grey & Bob James – Nostalgia ]
release date: 24.07.2026 on Tony Grey Music LLC
Bassist Tony Grey teams up with legendary keyboardist Bob James on the new release “Nostalgia“
“Tony Grey is a natural and will develop into one of the great and innovative musicians of our time. He and the bass were made for each other.” – John McLaughlin
“Wonderful composer, fantastic bass player. Anybody at any level can learn from Tony. He is smokin‘!” – Mike Stern
“Tony Grey is one of the most melodic bass players in the world. He has an amazing technique, and the combination of his warm and dark tone is truly beautiful. It is such a wonderful opportunity to get to understand his unique concept and approach to music-making.” – Hiromi
15
Jul
[ July 17th, 2026 release via ACP Records – New England Jazz Collaborative – Tributaries ]
Tributaries, out July 17, 2026 via ACP Records, features six new works for big band by four composers: founder Jeremy Cohen, Darryl Harper, Matan Rubinstein and Sam Spear
“The compositions offer a diverse range of styles, textures, and moods, highlighting the strength and versatility of the musicians. Each performer contributes a dynamic presence and expression to the music, creating a vibrant soundscape that defines the ensemble’s creativity, individuality, and collaborative spirit.” – Regina Carter
“The music on this new album by the New England Jazz Collaborative is fantastic… I hear the individual voices of Jeremy, Matan, Darryl, and Sam… It’s refreshing and uplifting to hear this music.“ – Ben Allison
“The uniform excellence and diversity of the present music has created a powerful debut…” – Bob Blumenthal
10
Jul
[ July 10th, 2026 release on BMG – Brent Birckhead – Exchange, a Live at The Keystone Korner ]
release date: 10.07.2026 on BMG Records
Saxophonist/Composer Brent Birckhead to release “Exchange, Live At The Keystone Korner“
“When I moved back to Baltimore, Keystone became my musical home. It was only right to record there.” – Brent Birckhead
“One of the most riveting young improvisors in New York” – New York Times
08
Jul
[ July 10th, 2026 release on Libra Records – Satoko Fujii’s Bunker Ulmenwall Orchestra ]
Newly Discovered Recording of a Satoko Fujii Orchestra Project Is a Revelation.
Satoko Fujii’s Bunker Ulmenwall Orchestra to be released July 10, 2026, via Libra Records. First of five orchestra albums Fujii will release in 2026, and her 24th orchestra album overall!
“It’s difficult to find another composer like Fujii who can write improvised music for a large ensemble so well and I doubt that there ever will be.” – Nick Davies, London Jazz News
“The orchestra is her instrument … and she uses it to make epic gestures.” ― John Chacona, Coda
07
Jul
[ July 10th, 2026 release on Chill Tone – Randy Ingram’s Sound Within – A Celebration of Bill Evans ]
release date: 10.07.2026 on Chill Tone
Pianist Randy Ingram’s Sound Within: A Celebration of Bill Evans, featuring Evans trio alumni Joe La Barbera and Rufus Reid.
“A pianist of taste and resourcefulness.” – Steve Futterman, The New Yorker
“Everything about Ingram’s music is completely self- assured and big, creating extended aural landscapes that envelop and excite, soothe and invigorate.” – Bud Koopman, All About Jazz
05
Jul
[ July 05th, 2026 release on Groundtone Records – The Pentland/Bergonzi Quartet – Windward ]
release date: 05.07.2026 via Groundtone Records
The Pentland/Bergonzi Quartet is an intersection of generations and singular voices, where saxophone legend Jerry Bergonzi joins forces with bassist/composer Sean Pentland, pianist Julian Shore, and drummer Jongkuk Kim. The eminently individual sounds of the tenor master and younger luminaries animate Pentland’s intricate and vivid compositions, which feature colourful, contrapuntal harmonies and nuanced, polyrhythmic grooves,
24
Jun
[ June 26, 2026 release via Dealers Choice – Early Times – Border Crossing ]
Border Crossings is the newest album by New York guitarist and composer Early Times. This is a straight-ahead jazz album spiced with soul and Latin rhythms.
23
Jun
[ June 26, 2026 release via Miel Music – Miguel Zenón & Barcelona Art Orchestra – Expressions ]
release date: June 26, 2026 on Miel Music
Barcelona Art Orchestra & Miguel Zenón explore the many faces of human expression in a new large-scale work. Expressions – Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra, a collective composition by four leading voices of the Barcelona jazz scene.
