New Releases

Thelonious Monk’s Brilliant Corners, a Timeless Masterpiece Returns

In the world of jazz, few names carry the same weight and innovation as Thelonious Monk. Known for his unique approach and a penchant for pushing boundaries, Monk’s impact...

Album Preview: Thimo Niesterok’s “Stepping Forward”

This coming autumn, German trumpeter Thimo Niesterok gears up to release his third album, “Stepping Forward,” on October 20th, 2023, on the  Mons Records label....

Chris Botti Unveils a return to jazz with “Vol. 1”.

Renowned trumpeter and Grammy-winner Chris Botti is set to release his much-awaited album, “Vol. 1,” with Blue Note Records on October 20th. Marking his return after a...

Album Preview: Mária Reháková’s “TOPOĽANA,”

Mária Reháková, the Slovak-born flautist, singer, and composer, is poised to unveil her debut album, “TOPOĽANA,” accompanied by her London-based sextet. This...

Mette Juul, announces the release of Celeste

Mette Juul, the accomplished Danish jazz singer, songwriter, and guitarist, is set to release her sixth release as a leader, “Celeste,” slated for November 10, 2023....

Itamar Borochov Unveils ‘Arba’ on Greenleaf Music.

Today New York based trumpeter Itamar Borochov prepares to drop his latest masterpiece, ‘Arba’ (‘Four’ in Hebrew). This release marks Borochov’s...

Matt Ruddick and the Funkiest Man Alive

Matt Ruddick co-founder of Kind Of Jazz and author of Funny Valentine: The Story Of Chet Baker has recently published his second book Funkiest Man Alive: Rufus Thomas and Memphis...

Emma Rawicz’s Chroma, Discovering the Colors of Music.

Every now and then a new artist emerges from the scene generating a substantial buzz and there’s little doubt that London based saxophonist Emma Rawicz falls into this...

Album Preview: Luca Boscagin, Nada Para O Carnaval

Ubuntu Music is pleased to introduce the forthcoming release of “Nada Para O Carnaval,” the debut album from accomplished Italian guitarist and composer Luca Boscagin....

Gig review: Alex Scheuerer & Najwa Ezzaher at Pizza Express

Launching his new album La Vie En Soul featuring Najwa Ezzaher on July 10th, Alex Scheuerer showed us that Pizza Express Soho, London, was the place to be. The new album launch...

YOU Are The Song: Jean-Michel Pilc, François Moutin, Ari Hoenig

Pianist Jean-Michel Pilc, Bassist François Moutin, and Drummer Ari Hoenig, seasoned musicians with a shared history dating back to their university days in France, have once...