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Musicians:CARLA MARCIANO – ALTO AND SOPRANINO SAXOPHONES, ALESSANDRO LA CORTE – PIANO AND KEYBOARDS, ALDO VIGORITO – DOUBLE BASS (1, 3, 4, 6-8), GAETANO FASANO – DRUMS, DARIO DEIDDA – ACOUSTIC BASS (5), PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA OF THE “GIUSEPPE VERDI” THEATER, SALERNO (1-5) CONDUCTOR: ANTONIO SINAGRA (1-5)Artist: Carla MarcianoTitle: DaydreamingLabel: Challenge […]

Musicians:Mitch Marcus – tenor saxophone, Evan Francis – alto saxophone, flute ,Jeff Miles – guitar, Peter Brendler – bass, Jerad Lippi – drumsArtist: Mitch Marcus QuintetTitle: InAroundLabel: mmm mitchmarcusmusic DIGITAL ONLY RELEASEArtist Website: mitchmarcusmusic.comRelease Date: 2026/09/18

Musicians:Pedro Luis Ferrer – lead vocals, harmony vocals, batá drums, timbales, keyboards, lute, tres, guitar, bass guitar, strings, brass, piano, Lena Ferrer – harmony vocals, marímbula, cajón, hand and pedal claves, güiro, güir.n, maracas, keyboards, pianoArtist: PEDRO LUIS FERRERTitle: LA BUNGALabel: Dot Time Records DT9196Artist Website: concertedefforts.com/artist/pedro-luis-ferrer/Release Date: 2026/08/28UPC Code: […]

Musicians:Curt Miller – Trombone/Leader, Nathan Tanouye – Trombone, Nate Kimball – Trombone, David Philippus – Trombone, Sonny Hernandez – Bass Trombone, Ralph Pressler – Bass Trombone, Dave Richardson- Piano, Steve Flora – Bass, Johnny Friday – DrumsArtist: Las Vegas BoneheadsTitle: Stretchin’ OutLabel: Curt Miller MusicArtist Website: www.curtmillermusic.comRelease Date: 2026/08/03UPC Code: […]

Musicians:Julian Davis Reid (piano), Tramaine Parker (vocals), Lenard Simpson (alto sax), Ethan Philion (bass), James Russell Sims (drums)Artist: Julian Davis Reid and Circle of TrustTitle: Mercy We NeedLabel: Too Lost DistributionArtist Website: www.juliandavisreid.com/Release Date: 2026/09/25

Musicians:ROBEONE All Instruments Keyboards used Moog Muse Moog subsequent 37, Mellotron M4000D & Micro Module Korg M3, Korg Karma, Kurtzweil Artis, Kurtzweil K2600, Ashun Sound Machines, Hydrasynth Ashun Sound Machines, Leviasynth Roland AX Edge, Yamaha S80 Expressive,_E Osmose Roli Seaboard, Technics KN7000. 100% Goes to The Bob Moog Foundation Artist: […]

Musicians:Justin Pierce — saxophone, Ashley Pierce — vocals, Sean Michael Giddings — piano, Young Heo — bass, Matt Young — drumsArtist: Justin PierceTitle: SwayLabel: Justin Pierce Music JPM-001Artist Website: justinpiercemusic.comRelease Date: 2026/08/14UPC Code: 195269421892

Musicians:Christian Finger: drums/compositions , Ralph Alessi: trumpet, Ben Monder: guitar ,Vadim Neselovskyi: piano, Adam Armstroing: double-bass Artist: Christian FingerTitle: Zeit Zirkel Label: Finger Music CF 11001Artist Website: www.christianfinger.comRelease Date: 2026/10/01UPC Code: 1952 6943 0849

Musicians:DAVID BORGO – tenor & soprano saxophones, gaita chuana (8), Irish low whistle (10) JOSH NELSON – piano, LUCA ALEMANNO – double bass, DAN SCHNELLE – drumsArtist: David BorgoTitle: Panta Rhei Label: Borgoriginals DIGITAL ONLY RELEASE Artist Website: sites.google.com/ucsd.edu/davidborgoRelease Date: 2026/10/01

Musicians:Luis Alas-Alto Sax, Edard Menifee (Keys), Marcus William (Drums/MD), Deshone William (Percussion), Kevin Walker (Guitars), Myron Carroll (Bass)Artist: Luis AlasTitle: High Life DIGITAL ONLY EPLabel: Indie LA-HL-001Artist Website: luisalas.comRelease Date: 2026/06/26UPC Code: 821526147235

Musicians:Jazz Sinfónico Mexicano, by Orquesta Filarmónica de la UNAM conducted by Vince Mendoza – Antonio Sánchez: Special guest soloist, drums Orquesta Filarmónica de la UNAM: Vince Mendoza: Guest conductor, Antonio Sánchez: Special guest soloist, drums , Tim Mayer: Alto sax, soprano sax, Juan Manuel Navarro: Alto sax, Diego Franco: Tenor […]

Musicians:Jason Kao Hwang: composer/violin, Andrew Drury: drum set, gongs, aluminum pots, stainless steel bowls, Tibetan prayer bowl, bells, seed pods, oyster & mussel shells, wood block, cowbell, bronze gear, sink faucet escutcheon, Ken Filiano: string bass Artist: JASON KAO HWANG Human Rites TrioTitle: Second LifeLabel: True Sound Recordings. TS07Artist Website: […]

Musicians:Michael Eaton: Tenor and Soprano Saxophone, Nicki Adams: Piano, Francisco Mela: DrumsArtist: Nicki Adams and Michael Eaton feat. Francisco MelaTitle: ArrivalLabel: J-man RecordsRelease Date: 2026/09/10UPC Code: 755491382691

Musicians:Rob Dixon-saxophones, Dave Stryker-guitar, Sam Fribush-organ, Richard “Sleepy” Floyd-drumsArtist: Rob DixonTitle: Naptown Soul Label: Strikezone Records 8829Artist Website: www.indyjazzfoundation.org/inductee/rob-dixonRelease Date: 2026/08/21UPC Code: 19526942763

Musicians:Sarah Pillow – Voice, Donny Maccaslin – Tenor Sax, Nicola Caminiti – Alto Sax, Joey Curreri – Trumpet, Marc Wagnon – Vibraphone, Dave Kikoski – Piano, Joe Martin – Bass, Mike Clark – DrumsArtist: Sarah PillowTitle: WandererLabel: Buckyball Records BR046Artist Website: sarahpillow.comRelease Date: 2026/10/05UPC Code: 697855004620

Musicians:Judi Silvano-voice & percussion, Haruna Fukazawa-flutes, Claire De Brunner-bassoonArtist: Judi Silvano’s Garden WindsTitle: First FlightLabel: JSL Records #011Artist Website: judisilvano.comRelease Date: 2026/10/01UPC Code: 655469178434

Musicians:Alex Roitman, bandoneon, Nayiri Piloyan, violin, Mayu Funaba, piano, Carlos Maldonado Cisneros, double bass Artist: Alex Roitman Tango EnsembleTitle: La Cocina de TangoLabel: ARTE-FL Records AFR-001Artist Website: arte-fl.com/Release Date: 2026/08/25UPC Code: 195269429256

Musicians:Roni Ben-Hur-guitar, Alejandro Falcón-piano, Pedro Pablo Gutiérrez-acoustic bass, Ruy López-Nussa-drums, Octavio Rodríguez Rivera-percussion, Emir Santa Cruz-tenor saxophone (tracks 1, 4, 5, 7), Osdalgia Lesmes-vocals (tracks 3, 5)Artist: Roni Ben-HurTitle: Abriendo PuertasLabel: Dot Time Records DT9192Artist Website: ronibenhur.comRelease Date: 2026/06/26UPC Code: 604043919222

Musicians:Colin Heshmat – Piano, Ryo Sasaki – Trumpet, Yuma Takagi – Bass, Ben Cliness – DrumsArtist: Colin Heshmat QuartetTitle: Elastic GrooveLabel: HMC RecordsArtist Website: www.colinheshmat.com/musicRelease Date: 2026/07/23UPC Code: 199900596437

Musicians:Alex Mercado: piano, Rosino Serrano: Conductor, Juan Ramos: Alto sax, flute, Tim Mayer: Alto sax, flute, Ernesto Ramos: Tenor sax, clarinet, Carolina Mercado: Tenor sax, Abel Sánchez: Baritone sax, flute, clarinet, bass clarinet, Isidro Martínez: Trumpet, Jerzaín Vargas: Trumpet, Francisco López: Trumpet, César Barreiro: Trumpet, flugelhorn, Esteban Rivera: Trombone, Manuel […]

Musicians:Rebecca Rafla : vocals and flute, Steve Allee: piano, Kenny Phelps and Richard “Sleepy” Floyd: drums, Patrick Wright: guitar, Jesse Wittman: bass, Rob Dixon: saxophone, John Raymond: trumpet, Brian Pattison: trombone, Kathryn Hershberger, Yoonhae Swanson, Anna Czerniak, Rachel Patrick: stringsArtist: Rebecca RaflaTitle: Fundamentally UnfinishedLabel: Rebecca Rafla MusicArtist Website: www.facebook.com/share/1BEtkonR6c/?mibextid=wwXIfrRelease Date: […]

Musicians:Tom Ricci – Vocals, Guitar, Arranger; Pablo Sanguinetti – Piano, Arranger; Bruno Migotto – Bass; Oscar Giunta – DrumsArtist: Tom RicciTitle: Happening in Buenos Aires Live at Borges 1975Label: Self-ProducedArtist Website: tomriccimusic.comRelease Date: 2026/06/20UPC Code: 745558712233

Musicians:Liz Cracchiolo: Lead Vocals, Benny Benack III: Trumpet , Vocals, Russell Hall: Upright Bass, Edward W. Hardy: Violin, Savannah Harris: Drums, Marcus Lolo: Piano/Rhodes/Organ, Jonathan Michel: Upright Bass, Lisette Santiago: Percussion, Erica von Kleist: Alto Saxophone, Flute, Hajime Yoshida: Guitar, Drew Wutke: Piano, PercussionArtist: Liz CracchioloTitle: Just a Girl I’m […]

Musicians:DIGITAL ONLY RELEASE Empire Child aka Ruth Rothwell-vocals, Mariano Diaz piano/keyboard, Rene Rossano/Guitar, Mikel Urreta/Drums, Daniel Pozo/Bass, Tomi Lujan, Percussion plus others.Artist: EMPIRE CHILDTitle: The Empire ChildLabel: Fine Roots Recordings FRoot001Artist Website: www.empirechild.com/Release Date: 2026/05/15

Musicians:Reza Khan-guitar, Mauricio Zottarelli-drums, Mark Egan-bass; “Sunset Walk” The First Single from Reza Khan’s Forthcoming Album Shadow DancersArtist: Reza KhanTitle: Sunset WalkLabel: PMLLCArtist Website: rezakhanmusic.comRelease Date: 2026/05/08

Musicians:Rich Willey — Trumpet, Tuba, John Swana — EVI, Carey Deadman — Trumpet, Jim Gailloreto — Flute, Soprano Sax, Alto Sax, Geoff Bradfield — Tenor Sax, Steve Duncan — Trombone, Bass Trombone, Paul Mutzabaugh — Piano, Keyboard, B3 Organ, Chuck Webb — Electric Bass, Upright Bass, Felton Offard — Electric […]

Musicians:Jon Schapiro-Conductor, Composer, arranger; Trumpets: Bryan Davis, Andy Gravish, Eddie Allen, Noyes Bartholomew Trombones: Alex Jeun, Deborah Weisz, Andrea Neumann, Brandon Moodie (tracks 1, 2, 9), Walter Harris (tracks 3-8) Reeds: Ken Robinson, Nathan Bellott, Paul Carlon, Rob Middleton, Matt Hong Piano: Simona Premazzi Guitar: Sebastian Noelle Bass: Bob Sabin […]

Musicians:Kemuel Roig – PianoArtist: Kemuel RoigTitle: Both Sides Now Label: Life in Music LIM202605Artist Website: www.kemuelroig.comRelease Date: 2026/05/15UPC Code: 859735609343

Musicians:Joe Syrian – drums, Adam Birnbaum – piano, Paul Bollenback – acoustic & electric guitars, banjo, Lorin Cohen – acoustic & electric bass (1, 5, 7, 8, 10), Boris Kozlov – acoustic & electric bass (2-4, 6, 9), Carl Maraghi – alto & bari saxophones, clarinet (6, 10), Tim Ries […]

Musicians:Christine Fawson Vocals, Trumpet, Producer; Tim Ray Piano, Arranger; Dave Zinno Bass, Casey Scheuerell Drums, Percussion; Co-ProducerArtist: Christine FawsonTitle: It Could Happen To YouLabel: Self ProducedArtist Website: www.christinefawson.comRelease Date: 2026/06/01UPC Code: 012345678905

Musicians:Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra: conductor and artistic director Charlie Young; saxophone section Steve Williams, Lead Alto Saxophone, Bill Mulligan, Scott Silbert, Luis Hernandez, Leigh Pilzer; trumpet section Josh Kauffman, Lead Trumpet, Barbara Laronga, Ally Hany Albrecht, Kenny Rittenhouse trombone section Jennifer Krupa, Lead Trombone Matt Niess, Bill Holmes rhythm section […]

Musicians:Kathy Ingraham -vocals, Randy Brecker-Flugelhorn, Joel Rosenblatt-Drums, Pete Levin-Piano, Strings-Bass, Elliott Randall-Guitar, Evan Christopher-Clarinet, Matt Wensor-Guitar, William Galison-Harmonica, Lily Del Rosso-Backing VocalArtist: Kathy IngrahamTitle: Jazz DreamsLabel: Peirdon Records 4Artist Website: www.kathyingraham.com/Release Date: 2026/03/16UPC Code: 199900926968

Musicians:Alejandro Falcón piano, Arnulfo Guerras Bass, Ruy López Nussa Drums, José Julián Morejón Bongos, Percusión With special guests: Orlando Valle Maraca, flute, Ted Nash Tenor Sax, Rachel Terrien, trumpet, Roni Ben-Hur, guitar, Emir Santa Cruz, tenor sax, Mayquel González, trumpet, Janio Abreu , soprano and tenor sax, Pedro Pablo Gutiérrez, […]

Musicians:Tomas Janzon-guitars, Nedra Wheeler-bass, Tony Austin-drums (tracks 1-6), Chuck McPherson-drums (tracks 7-10)Artist: Tomas JanzonTitle: Jazz DiaryLabel: Changes Music CM116Artist Website: www.tomasjanzon.comRelease Date: 2026/04/10UPC Code: 195269411886

Musicians:Doug MacDonald – Guitar, Wayne Cobham – Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Flugelbone, Richard Turner, Jr. – EP, Piano, Organ, Strings, Percussion, Del Atkins – Bass, Ronnie Kaufman – Drums, Percussion (4, 6, 8), Eric McKain – Percussion (1, 2, 3, 5, 7)Artist: Doug MacDonaldTitle: Tribute to South CentralLabel: Dmac Music DM 29Artist […]

Musicians:Bobby Sanabria – musical director, drums, whistle, wind chimes, background vocals; Oreste Abrantes – congas, lead and background vocals; Matthew Gonzalez – bongó/cencerro, background vocals; Takao Heisho – guiro macho, maracas, claves, gongui, vibra-soap; Darwin Noguera – piano; Leo Traversa – electric bass;  SAXOPHONES: David Dejesus – lead alto, soprano, flute; […]

Musicians:Christopher Sánchez baritone singer, Jazmine Saunders soprano singer (2, 3, 6), Dayramir González piano, Carlos Mena upright bass, Keisel Jimenez timbal, Edgar Martinez Ochoa congas, bongo & percussion, Giovanni Siveroni trumpet, Xito Lowell trombone, Monica Davis violin, Yesu Woo violin, Angela Pickett viola, Laura Metcalf violoncelloArtist: Christopher SánchezTitle: Latin Jazz […]

Musicians:Paul Kahn – vocals, Matt Munisteri – guitars, Russell Hall – bass, Shawn Pelton – drums, percussion, Catherine Russell – backing vocals, mandolin (1,2), keyboard (1) Layla – backing vocals, Ben Rosenblum – accordion (5,6), Sara Caswell – Hardanger Fiddle (3), Glenn Patscha – Hammond C3 (2,4), Veronica Dye – […]

Musicians:Marie-Paule Franke – vocals • Amir Mankovski – saxophone • Dongfeng Liu – acoustic piano • Marcos Varela – double bass • Mathias Künzli – drums & percussionArtist: Marie-Paule FrankeTitle: Through the Cracks the Light is BornLabel: MariPosa Records MP003Artist Website: www.mariepaulefranke.comRelease Date: 2026/06/26UPC Code: 821311401733

Musicians:Digital Only Release: Kristen Mather de Andrade clarinet, Toomai String Quintet, Vitor Gonçalves PIANO AND ACCORDION, Eduardo Belo DOUBLE BASS, Vinícius Gomes GUITAR, Dennis Boolyoins (Bulhões) DRUMS, Lívio Almeida SAXOPHONE, Katrina OwensFLUTE, Bill Owens TRUMPET, Alaina Alster TROMBONE SPECIAL GUEST: Sean Jones, Trumpet on Hermeto Pascoal’s “Frevo Novo”Artist: Kristen Mather […]