The result of a years-long search for a meaningful way to draw upon his trove of sideman experience across boundaries in the improvising world, Canopy is pianist Lex Korten’s own unprecedentedly original statement of purpose. In his debut, a five piece band unorthodox in its makeup of piano, voice, alto saxophone, guitar and drums brings to life a stirring volume of works composed by the bandleader, each of which evokes entirely unique worlds of color, texture and meaning.

Recorded live on February 19 & 20, 2010 at Smalls Jazz Club, Greenwich Village NYC.

The new album "If Not Now" by Clarinetist James Danderfer. Recorded at the legendary Rudy Van Gelder Studio. The music was composed over a focused few months and reflects a deeply personal snapshot of the artist's life–his family, his musical influences, and the players he was writing for. At the heart of the project is Danderfer's clarinet, guiding the narrative with warmth, lyricism, and clarity. Danderfer plays clarinet & bass clarinet. The first rate band features Steve Davis on trombone, Cory Weeds on tenor saxophone, Atley King on vibraphone, Miki Yamanaka o piano, Tyrone Allen on bass and Kush Abadey on drums.

Bass player and composer Noah Garabedian’s music wrestles with the tension and harmony between solitude and community — a push and pull at the core of his creative philosophy. “Community and socialization are essential ingredients to music, especially improvised music,” he says. “But as I have grown older, I have learned how to celebrate and cherish being alone; how to find comfort in being by yourself.”

Trombonist extraordinaire Michael Dease goes with the "Flow" for his 11th album for Posi-Tone. For this session Dease features some old friends, like alto saxophonist Sharel Cassity and pianist Geoffrey Keezer, while introducing the arrival of newcomers bassist Jared Beckstead-Craan and drummer Gary Kerkezou to his musical family.

The concept of these recordings is to give the listener the complete Groover experience as you would hear it live in a club. Many recordings today are limited for time so you don’t get the full experience of hearing solos develop and people stretching out like you do on live dates. And then there’s the energy of the audience feeding the band which I think is an essential part of playing music. These recordings were made as if we weren’t recording at all so the listener gets a completely uninhibited performance that sounds great.

STRUNG TOGETHER from Navona Records pairs the virtuosity of Sirius Quartet, Benda Quartet, and Arneis Quartet with the dynamic string quartet writing of several contemporary composers. These works — personal, structural, and spiritual — explore themes of transformation, memory, and emotional depth. From modal and medieval echoes to Fibonacci-driven processes, each composer bends tradition to their own expressive ends. Whether driven by grief, nature, math, spirit, or imagination, the music shares a deep respect for the quartet form as a vessel for both introspection and innovation — a musical showcase “strung together” by curiosity, craft, and connection.

Window is the new studio album from acclaimed cornetist Kirk Knuffke, presenting both his distinct approach as an instrumentalist and, on three tracks, a seldom-heard vocal facet of his artistry. Joined by bassist Stomu Takeishi and legendary jazz drummer Bill Goodwin, Knuffke offers a 13-track exploration in jazz minimalism. This is music that breathes, spacious and unhurried. A deeply patient trio recording, Window touches on the ambient in its approach to composition, sound, and group interplay.180-gram vinyl, CD, and digital formats via Royal Potato Family.

Trailblazing outlet for forward-thinking Danish Jazz, April Records proudly presents the debut from trumpeter/composer Rolf Thofte; a vivid and personal record that blends lyrical melodies, inventive rhythms, and subtle harmonic exploration. Written while Thofte adjusted to fatherhood – the album captures moments of joy, reflection, and experimentation, brought to life by a handpicked quintet of Denmark’s most exciting young jazz talents.

First reissue of the Tony Rice Unit’s 1982 album. Led by the bluegrass guitar master, Tony Rice, the Unit explores the intersections of jazz, country, new wave, and more, creating a truly unique listen. The instrumental album features both originals and the band’s rendition of well-known tunes such as “My Favorite Things.”

Goodwin is the solo project of Rob Goodwin. Frontman and baritone vocalist of Manchester’s cinematic, indie-pop band, The Slow Show.

PRAISE ANIMAL is the incredible sophomore album from South London artist and songwriter Max Pope - written and co-produced with Riley Macintyre (Arlo Parks, Glass Animals). Where his acclaimed debut 'Counting Sheep' offered a smooth, soulful introduction, 'Praise Animal' steps deeper into raw, unfiltered territory - a guitar-driven, indie-psychedelic soul record that explores the wilder, more instinctive sides of human nature.

Rev Theory (formerly known as Revelation Theory) is an American rock band formed in 2002 in Long Island, New York. The band has released five studio albums:

Recorded June 13, 1963 at Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ. The Eastern Moods of Ahmed Abdul-Malik is an album by the double bassist and oud player Ahmed Abdul-Malik that was released through Prestige Records label in November 1963.

Jean-Marie Leclair is the father of the French violin. His concertos combine virtuosity and elegance. Stephanie-Marie Degand leads her ensemble La Diane Française in a masterful performance of these complete works, capturing the essence of the French Baroque style. This triple album, her fourth for NoMadMusic, is part of an already rich and acclaimed discography, testifying to her dedication to exploring and sharing the treasures of the violin repertoire.