This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is stereo, all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.

This underrated but talented version of the Dave Brubeck Quartet (featuring tenor-saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi, drummer Randy Jones and Chris Brubeck on electric bass and bass trombone) performs "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?," a sparkling version of "Like Someone in Love," Howard Brubeck's "Theme for June" and three fairly recent Dave Brubeck compositions. Bergonzi's Coltranish tenor acts as a perfect foil for Brubeck's unpredictable piano, making this album worth searching for.

This is the Keith Jarrett Trio's – featuring bassist Gary Peacock and drummer Jack DeJohnette – elegy for their former employer Miles Davis, recorded only 13 days after the maestro's death. The lonely figure in shadow with a horn on the cover contrasts with the joyous spirit of many of the tracks on this CD, yet there is still a ghostly presence to deal with – and in keeping with Miles' credo, Jarrett's choice of notes is often more purposefully spare than usual. There is symmetry in the organization of the album, with "Bye Bye Blackbird" opening and the trio's equally jaunty "Blackbird, Bye Bye" closing the album, and the interior tracks immediately following the former and preceding the latter are "You Won't Forget Me" and "I Thought About You." The centerpiece of the CD is an 18-and-a-half-minute group improvisation, "For Miles," which after some DeJohnette tumbling around becomes a dirge sometimes reminiscent of Miles' own elegy for Duke Ellington, "He Loved Him Madly." As an immediate response to a traumatic event, Jarrett and his colleagues strike the right emotional balance to create one of their more meaningful albums.

While pianist Luis Perdomo has earned plenty of praise for his work in Latin jazz settings with different artists such as percussionist Ray Barretto and saxophonist Miguel Zenon, classifying him as a "Latin jazz pianist" would be a mistake. Perdomo may earn his daily bread playing piano with many Latin luminaries and legends-to-be, but his work with saxophonist Ravi Coltrane and his own albums place him at the vanguard of modern jazz, in all of its expansive and inclusive glory. Universal Mind is the Venezuelan-born pianist's fourth release as a leader, but it marks the debut of this compelling trio. Bassist Drew Gress and Perdomo built a chemistry and musical bond through their shared experiences in Coltrane's outfit, but the real story here is the connection between Perdomo and drummer Jack DeJohnette. The two push, prod and propel one another to great heights, while creating music that's thought-provoking, powerful, and unique.

BBE Music’s celebrated J Jazz compilation series reaches its fifth and final volume in early 2026, culminating in a track list that maintains the exceptionally high standard first set with volume one back in 2018.

Six-time Grammy-nominated alto saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Lakecia Benjamin announces 'We Dream', her powerful new studio album to be released June 5, 2026 via Artwork Records. Conceived as a deeply collaborative project, the album brings together an extraordinary cast of innovators including Terence Blanchard, Hiromi, Chris Potter, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah, Bilal, Tarriona “Tank” Ball, and co-producer Kassa Overall. Blending groove-driven modern jazz, spoken word, and fearless improvisation, 'We Dream' unfolds as a cinematic and poetic journey shaped by collective imagination. Following the breakthrough success of 'Phoenix' and the Grammy-nominated single “Noble Rise,” Benjamin channels a message of resilience, light, and forward motion - bringing together a remarkable collective of boundary-pushing artists to illuminate the present moment through sound.

Tales of… Gary Peacock is a spectacularly comprehensive, deeply exploratory, and historically monumental avant-garde and acoustic jazz anthology masterfully chronicling the legendary career of American double bass titan Gary Peacock, released in 2006 by the esteemed Italian publication and label Musica Jazz. Spanning over 72 minutes across 12 brilliantly selected tracks, this high-fidelity archive showcases Peacock's unmatched harmonic fluidity, deep resonant tone, and historic mastery of both structured post-bop swing and untethered free jazz improvisation. Serving as a breathtaking historical document, the collection brings together an absolute powerhouse vanguard of international jazz royalty, capturing Peacock across various decades in dialogue with his most iconic collaborators. Listeners are treated to interactions with a legendary piano matrix featuring Keith Jarrett, Paul Bley, and Marilyn Crispell, alongside a shifting percussion engine helmed by master drummers Jack DeJohnette, Paul Motian, and Tony Oxley. From the soaring European chamber jazz textures of saxophonists Jan Garbarek and John Surman to the avant-garde vocal presence of Annette Peacock and the crystalline acoustic guitar lines of Ralph Towner, every track represents a historic masterclass. Exceptionally preserved in pristine dual-format lossless and high-bitrate audio with full retail scans, this essential compilation stands as an absolute mandatory cornerstone and a prized collector's holy grail for global purists of modern acoustic bass artistry, ECM-era avant-garde, and progressive jazz history.

Triple Entente is a spectacularly explosive, virtuosic, and historically monumental avant-garde and post-bop masterpiece by the premier European acoustic jazz triumvirate of pianist Joachim Kühn, drummer Daniel Humair, and double bass icon Jean-François Jenny-Clark, released in 1999 by the acclaimed EmArcy label. Spanning nearly 60 minutes across 11 deeply complex, high-velocity compositions, this high-fidelity document serves as a poignant and definitive final testament to one of the most celebrated, long-running piano trios in modern creative music history, capturing some of the absolute last recorded tracks of Jenny-Clark before his tragic passing. Operating with an unparalleled level of telepathic group empathy and relentless rhythmic drive, the Franco-German engine masterfully balances jaw-dropping classical precision with intense free-jazz abandon. Kühn's lightning-fast, harmonically dense keyboard attacks are brilliantly flanked by Jenny-Clark’s muscular, flawlessly precise bass lines and Humair’s masterfully inventive, polyrhythmic drumming structures. The tracklist is an absolute tour de force of contemporary acoustic interplay, highlighting the fiery opening homage 4 Ornette, the shifting structural geometry of La Galinette, and the expansive, emotionally charged textures of Missing A Page and Sunny Sunday. Exceptionally preserved in pristine dual-format lossless and high-bitrate audio, this landmark archive stands as a mandatory cornerstone and a prized collector's holy grail for global purists of European avant-garde jazz history, elite piano trio evolution, and post-bop heritage.

Young At Heart is a profoundly elegant, swinging, and historically monumental acoustic piano trio masterpiece masterminded by the legendary American drumming pioneer Tony Williams, released in 1996 by Columbia Records. Standing as one of the final studio sessions captured before his tragic passing in early 1997, this high-fidelity document reveals a fascinating, deeply mature side of the former Miles Davis wunderkind. Renowned for inventing jazz-rock fusion and commanding high-velocity avant-garde textures, Williams pivots brilliantly here into a sophisticated, beautifully unhurried acoustic setting. Operating as a perfectly locked, democratic engine, Williams is flanked by an absolute powerhouse rhythm vanguard: the brilliant, harmonically rich Detroit piano icon Mulgrew Miller and the impeccably steady, resonant double bass work of Ira Coleman. Together, the trio balances lightning-fast polyrhythmic interplay with moments of breathtaking lyrical intimacy and structural grace. The expansive 11-track list features fiery original compositions by Williams, such as Promethean and Neptune: Fear Not, alongside deeply moving, definitive interpretations of timeless standards including On Green Dolphin Street, Bill Evans' classic How My Heart Sings, Bobby Timmons' soulful This Here, and a gorgeous deconstruction of The Beatles' Fool On The Hill. Exceptionally preserved in pristine dual-format lossless and high-bitrate audio with full retail booklet scans, this magnificent archival testament stands as an absolute mandatory cornerstone and a prized collector's holy grail for global purists of modern acoustic piano trios, Tony Williams' late-career history, and timeless post-bop swing lineage.

One for My Baby is a profoundly elegant, deeply lyrical, and masterfully swinging hard bop and post-bop piano trio masterpiece by the legendary American jazz pianist George Cables, released in 2001 by the prestigious European jazz institution SteepleChase. Spanning over 66 minutes across eight beautifully unhurried, expansive performances, this high-fidelity studio archive captures one of acoustic jazz's most revered modal architects and premier accompaniment masters leading a stellar contemporary trio. Flanked by the flawless rhythmic foundation of bassist Jim Anderson and the impeccably crisp, interactive drumming of Yoron Israel, Cables commands the keyboard with incredible spatial clarity, rich harmonic voicings, and an effortlessly swinging touch. The tracklist is a magnificent tour de force of sophisticated group interplay, balancing joyous historical explorations with moments of breathtaking romantic intimacy. Together, the trio navigates Duke Ellington's bouncy Drop Me off in Harlem, Billy Taylor's Capricious, and a pair of complex, modal masterpieces by Wayne Shorter including Virgo and Anna Maria. The session reaches its emotional peak during exquisite, deeply moving readings of timeless standards like My Foolish Heart, Johnny Mandel's Emily, and the towering 10-minute title track masterpiece One for My Baby (And One More for the Road). Exceptionally preserved in pristine lossless audio quality, this rare archive stands as a mandatory cornerstone and a prized collector's treasure for global purists of modern acoustic jazz piano history and elite post-bop trio evolution.

Quiet Fire is a profoundly elegant, deeply soulful, and masterfully swinging hard bop and post-bop tour de force by the legendary American jazz pianist George Cables, released in 1995 by the prestigious European jazz imprint SteepleChase. Spanning over 57 minutes across eight exquisitely executed compositions, this high-fidelity document captures one of modern jazz's most revered accompaniment masters and modal architects stepping brilliantly into the spotlight as a leader. Known for his historic collaborations with giants like Dexter Gordon, Art Pepper, and Woody Shaw, Cables displays his full arsenal of lyrical phrasing, rich harmonic voicings, and absolute rhythmic authority on this session. The album seamlessly balances explosive, hard-driving swing with moments of breathtaking acoustic intimacy and spatial clarity. The tracklist is meticulously curated, highlighting Cables' stunning compositional prowess on the driving opening track Uncle Bubba and the beautiful, moody contours of the Title Track. The trio also delivers definitive, deeply respectful deconstructions of classic jazz lore, including Dexter Gordon's playful Fried Bananas, a lush reading of Kurt Weill's My Ship, and John Coltrane's elegant Naima's Love Song. Exceptionally preserved in pristine lossless audio quality, this rare archive stands as a mandatory cornerstone and a prized collector's treasure for global purists of modern acoustic piano trios, SteepleChase catalog history, and timeless post-bop piano evolution.

Treasure Chest is a profoundly brilliant, hard-driving, and masterfully sophisticated post-bop masterpiece documenting an extraordinary, high-fidelity acoustic jazz summit released by Timeless Records and Solid Records Japan in 2015. Spanning over 61 minutes across ten complex compositions, this highly prized archive showcases the exceptional talents of American jazz pianist and educator Joe Gilman alongside one of the most explosive and celebrated rhythm sections in modern creative music. Backed by the thunderous, telepathic tandem of double bass titan Bob Hurst and the legendary, polyrhythmic drumming powerhouse Jeff "Tain" Watts, the ensemble operates at an astonishing level of energy and structural empathy. Heavily elevated by special guest appearances from the iconic, historic tenor saxophone pioneer Joe Henderson, the collective expands into an unstoppable post-bop vanguard. Moving seamlessly through intricate modern modal pathways and fiery swing parameters, the performance delivers an absolute clinic in acoustic quartet and trio interaction. The tracklist is an absolute tour de force, highlighting Gilman's harmonically rich title track original Treasure Chest, a searing, modal deconstruction of Wayne Shorter's classic Nefertiti, and a towering, burning 9-minute exploration of Cole Porter's It's All Right With Me alongside its fascinating alternate take. Exceptionally preserved in pristine lossless audio quality with full retail artwork booklet scans, this definitive document stands as a mandatory cornerstone and a prized collector's holy grail for global purists of modern acoustic piano trios, Joe Henderson's late-career session history, and elite contemporary post-bop evolution.

The second Concord album was recorded the day after the first with the same lineup: guitarists Herb Ellis and Joe Pass, bassist Ray Brown and drummer Jake Hanna. Pass would sign with Pablo but Ellis would be a fixture on the Concord label throughout the 1970s. If anything, the guitarists' rematch was a bit stronger than their first due to material better suited for jamming including "In a Mellotone," a speedy "Seven Come Eleven," "Perdido" and "Concord Blues." Although Pass would soon be recognized as a giant, Ellis battles him to a draw on this frequently exciting bop-oriented date.

A nicely bold record from pianist Masaru Imada – one of his most strongly-grooving records of the 70s, and a set that features some great hork work as well! The core trio features Kunimitsu Inaba on bass and Fumio Watanabe on drums – both of whom bring out a more soulful groove than on some of Imada's other albums of the time – which then gets really expanded by some excellent work from Seiichi Nakamura on tenor and Shigeharu Mukai on trombone – both very welcome players here, who really make the album shine! Titles include "Seeking Blue", "Piko", "Wake Up", and "Morning Sunrise".

Eastward is a profoundly intimate, deep-listening, and historically monumental acoustic piano trio masterwork documenting a legendary 1970 Tokyo studio session by the towering American avant-garde bassist Gary Peacock, beautifully reissued in high-fidelity by Sony Music Japan in 2015. Spanning exactly 60 minutes across seven expansive, deeply exploratory tracks, this rare archive captures a crucial turning point in Peacock's career during his extended stay in Japan, teaming up with two giants of the Japanese modern jazz vanguard: the visionary, microtonal pianist Masabumi Kikuchi and the impeccably crisp drummer Hiroshi Murakami. Moving far beyond the traditional framework of a soloist backed by a rhythm section, the trio operates as a singular, democratic organism, creating spontaneous, fluid musical architecture built on shared silence, intense modal dialogue, and deep structural empathy. Kikuchi commands the keys with space-conscious, avant-garde elegance, beautifully flanked by Murakami’s fluid, painterly brushwork and cymbal accents. At the center of it all is Peacock’s legendary, muscular bass playing—commanding the upper register with incredible harmonic agility and a thick, woody acoustic resonance that anchors the entire session. The tracklist is a masterclass in progressive post-bop, highlighted by the intricate, non-linear counterpoint of Lessoning, Peacock’s own classic modal composition Moor, and the sprawling, volcanic 13-minute Title Track epic. Exceptionally preserved in pristine lossless audio quality with full Japanese booklet scans, this definitive historical archive stands as a mandatory cornerstone and a prized holy grail for global purists of advanced piano trio history, Japanese jazz-vanguard heritage, and elite post-bop evolution.