New Releases

Duo with Jim Hall leads Livia’s latest Louis Stewart releases

A previously unreleased live guitar duo recording with Jim Hall leads Dublin-based Livia Records’ latest set of albums featuring Irish virtuoso, Louis Stewart. The Dublin...

Etienne Charles Set to Release “Creole Orchestra”

Trinbagonian trumpeter, composer, and arranger Etienne Charles is poised to release his latest album, “Creole Orchestra,” on September 14, 2024, throughout Europe. The...

Saxophonist Jon De Lucia Revisits Dave Brubeck Octet.

Brooklyn-based alto saxophonist and musicologist Jon De Lucia is set to release a new album, “The Brubeck Octet Project,” on July 12, 2024, through his own Musæum...

Heartcore for Nepal: A Musical Bridge Across Cultures

Heartcore Records, the independent music label founded by guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel, has announced its latest initiative: Heartcore for Nepal. This project, the seventh annual...

Craft Recordings Unveils New Original Jazz Classics Reissues

Craft Recordings, home to one of the world’s largest and most essential collections of master recordings, has announced the final batch of 2024 reissues for its acclaimed...

Meshell Ndegeocello’s Powerful Homage to James Baldwin

Meshell Ndegeocello has announced her second Blue Note album, a profound tribute to the legendary writer and activist James Baldwin. Titled No More Water: The Gospel Of James...

Milton Nascimento and Esperanza Spalding Unite on New Album

On August 9th, Concord Records will unveil ‘Milton + esperanza,’ a dream collaboration between Brazilian legend Milton Nascimento and the decorated musician/composer...

Saxophonist Mike Monford to release “The Cloth I’m Cut From”

The choice of Cliff Bell’s as the setting for the recording of “The Cloth I’m Cut From” is significant. The legendary jazz club, named after John Clifford...

Pat Metheny Unveils ‘MoonDial’ and UK Tour Dates

The legendary American guitarist, composer, and improviser Pat Metheny has once again pushed the boundaries of his artistry with the announcement of his newest album,...

Livia Records lives again for love of Louis

Dublin-based Livia Records continues its programme of reissues of the Irish guitar virtuoso Louis Stewart’s albums by making his debut recording, Louis the First, available from...

Album Preview: Lizz Wright, Shadow

Vocalist Lizz Wright explores a newfound artistic freedom through a classic recording that spans her 20-year career since the release of her debut album, “Salt,” on...