Jazz Recommendations
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New Release Round-Up - 17th April 2026
17th Apr 2026
From an archived Oscar Peterson gem, to the Nordic sounds of Lis Wessberg and the Ethio-jazz sounds of Abate Berihun, this week’s releases are sure to have something for everyone.
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Liberetto V: Echomyr
Lars Danielsson with Magnus Öström, Gregory Privat & John Parricelli, Lars Danielsson (cello, double bass, electric guitar, piano), Magnus Öström (drums, percussion), Gregory Privat (piano), John Parricelli (6-string acoustic guitar), Arve Henriksen (trumpet), Magnus Lindgren (flute, alto flute), Carolina Grinne (horn)
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New Release Round-Up - 10th April 2026
10th Apr 2026
Highlights this week include the bold, instinctive energy of Force of Nature by Swedish Grammis winner Sara Aldén and the genre-blurring soundworld of People in Orbit in Viewpoint.
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New Release Round-Up - 3rd April 2026
3rd Apr 2026
American drummer Gregory Hutchinson celebrates the centenary of Miles Davis, trumpeter D!ma Loginov blends jazz with Kazakh folk music, and guitarist Biréli Lagrène reimagines a Weather Report classic.
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Jazzwise Editor Choices - April 2026
1st Apr 2026
Presenting all the latest picks from the Jazzwise editors for the month of April, including the one and only reissue of Miles Davis: The Complete Live at the Plugged Nickel 1965…
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New Release Round-Up - 27th March 2026
27th Mar 2026
Highlights this week include the striking duet interplay of Miroslav Vitouš and Michel Portal on Mountain Call, alongside the expansive, high-impact ensemble writing of Simon Hanes’ GARGANTUA.
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Mountain Call
Miroslav Vitouš (doublebass), Michel Portal (clarinet, bassclarinet), Jack DeJohnette (drum), Bob Mintzer (clarinet, bassclarinet), Esperanza Spalding (vocalist), Gary Campbell (sopranosaxophone, tenorsaxophone), Gérald Cleaver (drum), Czech National Symphony Orchestra
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New Release Round-Up - 20th March 2026
20th Mar 2026
This week presents the latest from ECM pianist Marilyn Crispell and bassist Anders Jormin, the collaborative originals from bassist Jon Henriksson, and the dynamic sounds from drummer Steve White.
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New Release Round-Up - 13th March 2026
13th Mar 2026
The fusion band Soft Machine make a bold return this week, alongside Mark Turner on ECM, and Peter Somuah on ACT Music.
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Douglas J. Cuomo: a raft, the sky, the wild sea - feat. Joe Lovano
12th Mar 2026
In a Presto Music vinyl exclusive, the jazz saxophonist stars as the soloist in a new concerto written by Douglas J. Cuomo, exploring feelings of belonging and the traversing of unpredictable landscapes.
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New Release Round-Up - 6th March 2026
6th Mar 2026
A selection of jazz hard-hitters release new albums this week, including Shabaka, Shai Maestro, and Mark Lockheart.
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Jazzwise Editor Choices - March 2026
2nd Mar 2026
Spring is on the way, and with it comes a new Jazzwise round-up!
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New Release Round-Up - 27th February 2026
27th Feb 2026
From looped jazz beats to a rare and unique display of the mezzo-soprano saxophone, this week has all the new jazz releases you need to round-off February.
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New Release Round-Up - 20th February 2026
20th Feb 2026
This week’s round-up spans futuristic Ghanaian grooves, heartfelt tributes, and prog rock jazz.
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New Release Round-Up - 13th February 2026
13th Feb 2026
Our new releases bring all the dynamic energy this week: from energetic gypsy and 60s inspired Latin jazz, to the expansive sound of smooth orchestral big band.
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New Release Round-Up - 6th February 2026
6th Feb 2026
Legendary bassist Ron Carter joins Ricky Dillard in a new Blue Note release this week, and a new reissue puts avant-garde ambient composer William Basinski in the spotlight.
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Jazz at the Grammys 2026
2nd Feb 2026
After an exhilarating awards ceremony yesterday, the results are in for the 2026 Grammy jazz winners!
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Portrait
Samara Joy (vocalist), Jason Charos (trumpet, flugelhorn, recordingarranger), David Mason (altosaxophone, flute, recordingarranger), Kendric McCallister (tenorsaxophone, recordingarranger), Donavan Austin (trombone, recordingarranger), Conor Rohrer (piano), Felix Moseholm (bass), Evan Sherman (drumkit, recordingarranger)
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Jazzwise Editor Choices - February 2026
1st Feb 2026
New month, new Jazzwise round-up! The editors at the jazz magazine recommend their best picks for February.
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Box of Tricks
Gareth Lockrane, Mark Nightingale, Ross Stanley, Mike Outram, Nadim Teimoori, Graeme Blevins, Steve Fishwick, Tom Walsh, Pat Levett, Henry Collins, Ian Thomas, Trevor Mires, Sam Mayne, Mike Chillingworth, Tom Smith (saxophone), Olli Martin
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New Release Round-Up - 30th January 2026
30th Jan 2026
As we come to the end of January, this week’s round up includes some of the first releases of the year from Blue Note, Edition Records and Whirlwind Recordings, as well as an unreleased Lester Young album.
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Miles Davis Box Set Reissues - The Complete Plugged Nickel Live 1965
29th Jan 2026
Celebrating the jazz legend's centenary, Legacy Recordings finally releases their reissue of the iconic 1965 performances at Chicago's Plugged Nickel Café.
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New Release Round-Up - 23rd January 2026
23rd Jan 2026
This week brings grooves from Bangs & Talbot in their Acid Jazz release Smokin’ Aces; the blend of folk, songwriting, and jazz in Lucy Mellenfield’s Tell The Water She Will Listen; and the latest Björn Meyer in ECM album,Convergence.
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New Release Round-Up - 16th January 2026
16th Jan 2026
Guitars are the order of the day: the new releases are headlined this week by guitarists Gil Livni and Paul Ricci, and they're accompanied by new quartet albums and vocal compilations.
