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New Single from Jung Stratmann Duo Only In Your Memory
27.04.2025 The Korean-German Contemporary Jazz Duo Jung Stratmann is set to release their second EP, "Tree Huggers, " on May 9, 2025. This collection of four original compositions explores themes of nature and memory, showcasing the unique interplay between pianist Sujae Jung and double bassist Wolf Robert Stratmann. read more

Jason Miles' Lisbon Electric 4tet
27.04.2025 Grammy-winning producer, composer, and keyboardist Jason Miles — known for his pioneering work with legends like Miles Davis, Marcus Miller, and Luther Vandross — unveils his latest project: The Lisbon Electric 4tet. This exciting new release marks a powerful new phase in a career defined by innovation, groove, and global collaboration. read more

ICYMI: Masha Campagne, Alegre Menina (Impetus Records)
26.04.2025 With her fourth studio album dropping in spring 2025, Campagne returns with deeply personal tributes to great songwriters and iconic singers of Brazil. Her heartfelt renditions of compositions by Veloso, Caymmi, and Guinga, effectively convey the concept of 'saudade'. Her Brazilian-inspired originals capture the soul of Rio—its rhythms, its passion, and its people. Alegre Menina is bound to hit the top Jazz Charts, solidifying Campagne's unique space in the world of Brazilian and jazz music. read more

May 23 – Pete McGuinness Jazz Orchestra approaches 20th year with Mixed Bag on Summit
26.04.2025 Out May 23, 2025 on Summit Records, Mixed Bag features a stellar band of experienced NYC virtuosos with a guest appearance by Grammy-winning pianist Bill Charlap read more

Emerging Pianist Eduardo Elia Prepares a Feast for Improv-Lovers’ Ears in Debut Album with 577 Records - Release date: June 20th, 2025
26.04.2025 Listen as improv wizard and rising pianist Eduardo Elia leads us on a spontaneous journey that delivers raw emotion, whimsy, tones of deep mystery, and unbridled exploration. It's all happening inside Desvíos, his upcoming album and his first with 577 Records. The recording is comprised of unique pieces that will instantly drive you to the internet in search of more. read more

NYO Jazz's 'Live in Johannesburg' (w/ Sean Jones & Alicia Olatuja) is out June 20, 2025 via Carnegie Hall
26.04.2025 Carnegie Hall is thrilled to announce the June 20, 2025 release of NYO Jazz's first live album and second full-length album, Live in Johannesburg. Recorded at South Africa's historic Market Theatre, the album features artistic director and bandleader/trumpeter Sean Jones and vocalist Alicia Olatuja and includes special appearances by South African artists Romy Brauteseth (bass) and Linda Sikhakhane (saxophone). read more

NEW RELEASE FROM CAROL LIEBOWITZ & NICK LYONS “THE INNER SENSES”
26.04.2025 Pianist Carol Liebowitz and Alto Saxophonist Nick Lyons have a highly personal duo concept that has developed through nearly two decades of playing together (their collaboration began in 2007). Their original music possesses a natural and beautiful ensemble sound and incorporates wide ranges of texture, dynamics, mood, rhythm, and form. Through a shared drive to express their musical imaginations spontaneously and intuitively, and through their instrumental virtuosity, Carol and Nick create pieces of intrinsic character and feeling, read more

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"Which Way Do We Go?" - the new album from Brandon Santini
11.04.2025 Recorded in his former hometown of Memphis, TN, Which Way Do We Go?' showcases Santini at his most authentic, weaving deeply personal songs written during the pandemic and its aftermath into a tapestry of raw emotion and masterful musicianship. read more

Linwood Taylor Band (with Sol Roots) perform in Washington D.C.
11.04.2025 "Two champions of the blues on one stage!" "Linwood Taylor's raw guitar power meets Sol Roots' funk-fueled soul as two blues titans collide on April 9, in Washington D.C." On Wednesday April 9, two world class performers, Linwood Taylor and Sol Roots, join forces for a powerful concert of deep blues, energetic rock and funk, and heartfelt soul. Experience an electrifying night of blues and soul as Linwood Taylor, a bluesman steeped in the traditions of Howlin' Wolf, Jimi Hendrix, and Albert Collins, takes the stage at Takoma Station in Washington D.C. read more

Sol Roots performs in Alexandria VA (Funk, Soul, Jazz, Blues)
04.04.2025 On Friday April 4, the Sol Roots trio performs a night of dynamic funk, upbeat jazz, deep blues and soul, and hypnotic rhythms at Two Nineteen in Old Town Alexandria, VA. The Sol Roots band performs an award-winning blend of New Orleans influenced funk, upbeat jazz, deep blues and soul, and hypnotic rhythms. Known for his ferocious guitar skills and soulful vocals, Sol has toured around the world with many musical legends. read more

Good Friday Blues Friday, April 18th Noon to 3PM St. Mark's In-The-Bowery
03.04.2025 People of all Faiths Welcome to In-The-Bowery 's Good Friday Blues Service 4.18.25 12:00-3:00 pm A dramatic Good Friday experience with Blues and Jazz music Preachers: Pádraig Ó Tuama, Nell Gibson, the Rev. Nontombi Naomi Tutu read more

world music news

Edson Natale & Paulo Brandão - Ruidagem, a garagem das sete lembranças
25.04.2025 For nearly ten years, Brazilian musicians and sound artists Edson Natale and Paulo Brandão have been quietly crafting something extraordinary—an immersive exploration of how everyday noises shape our lives. Their ambitious project, rooted in the concept of ruídos afetivos (affective noise), weaves together sound, memory, and storytelling through an album and a companion book, set to launch in tandem. The Genesis: A Sonic Archive of the Everyday read more

Out May 30 - Dickson and Familiar 'All the Light of Our Sphere'
15.04.2025 What happens when a cutting-edge klezmer artist and a former rock musician come together to make music? The extraordinary electro-acoustic sound showcased on All the Light of Our Sphere, the new album by clarinetist Glenn Dickson and electronic musician Bob Familiar. Due May 30, 2025 on the Sounds Familiar label, read more

World music sprinkled with jazz sensibilities Dave Sharp Worlds Quartet & Elden Kelly
15.04.2025 Dave Sharp Worlds Quartet & Elden Kelly Catalyst The Music of Gregg Hill Label: Cold Plunge Records Add Date: May 12, 2022 Street Date: May 16, 2025 Artist Website: davesharpworldsquartet.com For every household name in music, there are countless creative musicians who remain largely unrecognized. The Dave Sharp Worlds Quartet is composed of such exceptional artists, and this year marks a decade of their work together as one of the most intriguing yet underappreciated world music groups on the scene today. read more

Niloo - Neesa
15.04.2025 On May 2, Victoria's Niloo will drop her new single pre-revolutionary Iranian pop tune "Nessa" from her upcoming LP Sour Cherry. Niloo Farahzadeh is a musician, singer-songwriter, and visual artist whose work is as captivating as it is genre-defying. Based in Lekwungen Territory (Victoria, BC, Canada), Niloo blends shoegaze, dreampop, folk, and Iranian pop into a soundscape that feels both otherworldly and familiar, read more


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