Newvelle Records proudly announces the release of Stars, the stunning new album from renowned bassist and composer Martin Wind, featuring legendary pianist Kenny Barron, clarinettist Anat Cohen, and drummer Matt Wilson. Recorded at EastSide Sound in New York City on February 5–6, 2025, Stars captures a rare meeting of kindred spirits—masters of their craft whose collective warmth and deep respect radiate through every note.
[ March the 21st, 2025 release on TMR Music: Ted Rosenthal Trio – High Standards ]
Release Date: March 21st, 2025
Pianist and composer Ted Rosenthal is set to release “High Standards,” the first of four distinct new albums over the next year, titled “Trio in 4 Acts,” on TMR Music.
“Rosenthal is a pianist of the rarest skill, weaving rapid single-note lines that expand into rich chordal patterns, parallel octaves, and hints of the blues,” – Leonard Feather, Los Angeles Times.
“There are not many modern jazz pianists as dexterous as Mr. Rosenthal,” – Nate Chinen, New York Times.
“A musician’s musician who expertly balances technique and taste,” – The New Yorker.
[ February the 25th, 2022 release via Laika Records: Martin Wind’s New York Bass Quartet – Air ]
release date: 25.02.2022 on Laika Records
Rufus Reid calls Air – bassist Martin Wind’s new album with four double bassists – “a tour de force.” Ron Carter agrees, saying “marvel at the music and arrangements of these 4 bassists and their very special guests.” This extraordinary album, available February 25, 2022 via Laika Records, features the double bass in an entirely new way: making it the center of the action.
[ November the 12th,2021 release via Laika Records: Martin Wind’s Quartet – My Astorian Queen ]
release date: 12.11.2021 via Laika Records
Martin Wind is one of a few German jazz musicians that have been able to establish themselves and remain on the New York jazz scene. My Astorian Queen is a heartfelt thank you note to “this city and its welcoming artistic community in general, and some very special human beings in particular, that have guided and formed me over the last quarter of a century.” With this album he celebrates a 25 years in NYC, with his trusted quartet featuring Scott Robinson, Bill Mays and Matt Wilson.