Truly entering the world of Bill Evans doesn't just mean great technique; it means, first and foremost, possessing a unique sensitivity, capable of sustaining a harmonic language of rare emotional intensity with chords that don't simply sound good, with pauses that transform silence into a living part of the musical discourse, and melodic lines that seem to spring from Chopin and Bebop at the same time. Few musicians can approach this world without being overwhelmed by it or, worse still, without retreating into sterile imitation.

Badge Blues Time is an Eric Clapton tribute band. They perform "a tribute to the most bluesy Clapton," covering iconic tracks such as "Badge" (originally by Cream) and other blues-rock standards. The band is active in the European live circuit, frequently performing at venues like Roger's Temple where they have recorded live sessions.

The songbook craze wheels around to the compositions of Keith Jarrett, which ought to be an oxymoron since we're dealing with an artist who usually makes up things on the wing. Yet it works, for not only does this package isolate and spotlight some nice tunes by the prolific pianist; it also honors his eclectic bent by roaming all over the spectrum in search of diverse idioms. Bruce Hornsby is delightfully funky on piano in a second-line New Orleans treatment of "Backhand," which goes through some riotous passages. Pianist Chucho Valdes bumps through "U Dance" with the unorthodox help of baritone saxophonist Jay Rodriguez, while guitarist John Scofield is relaxed as he meanders through "Coral.".

'Too Hot For Words' blends the tight-knit swing of the Metropolitan Jazz Octet with the unerring musicianship of Dee Alexander to mark the 60th anniversary of Billie Holiday's departure from the planet, mixing Holiday classics with some of Lady Day's lesser- known repertoire. The arrangements sparkle, and Alexander shines as bright as ever. But at no point does she attempt to mimic Holiday. (What would be the point of that)? And the arrangements don't try to imitate the little 'orchestras' that accompanied Holiday's greatest recordings. (No point in that either.) These new settings respect the songs, but reframe them for our era. The album becomes a sort of telescoping time capsule: sterling musicians of the 21st century, building upon an octet sound crafted 50 years earlier, revitalizing songs that Holiday began recording in the 1930s.

From hand-selecting the songs to giving it her all in the studio, this series has been a journey you won't want to miss. While the first three installments found Williams tackling Tom Petty, southern soul and Bob Dylan, Lu's Jukebox Vol. 4 includes a selection 60's country classics like "Apartment #9," "Together Again," "Make The World Go Away," "Long Black Limousine," "Fist City," "Gentle On My Mind" and "Funny How Time Slips Away" among others.

Streisand On Guitar is an elegant, instrumental reimagining of the iconic songbook of Barbra Streisand. Jack Jezzro, a master of melodic interpretation, strips away the grand orchestral arrangements typically associated with Streisand's hits, replacing them with the warm, intimate tones of the nylon-string guitar.

Lisa Ono's new album, recorded in November 2025 at Onkio Haus in Tokyo, presents an intimate piano duo collection of beloved Antonio Carlos Jobim melodies performed with pianist and producer Masaki Hayashi, featuring Lisa Ono on vocals and guitar, Masaki Hayashi on piano, whistle and chorus, and guest musician Sadao Watanabe on alto saxophone for tracks 03, 07 and 12, creating a warm and improvisational reinterpretation of Jobim's masterpieces in celebration of his 100th birth anniversary in January 2027, with liner notes written by Haruki Murakami and marking Ono's first Jobim-focused release in 19 years as well as her first recording collaboration with Watanabe since their reunion at the April 2025 festival Tsukiji Jam following their original meeting in Sao Paulo when she was nine.

It was the idea of Peter Bursch, the guitar teacher of the nation and bandleader of the Krautrock legend Bröselmaschine, 20 years after the death of Jimi Hendrix to put together an illustrious crowd of hip musicians and to organize a Rockpalast tribute concert in 1991. Rockpalast mastermind Peter Rüchel and director Christian Wagner were quick to get enthusiastic about this idea. Through his personal contacts Peter was able to find some really competent musicians who were willing to deal with this idea. So an All Star Band was formed from very different exceptional musicians like Uli Jon Roth (Scorpions), who also took over the musical direction of this project, Jack Bruce (Cream, West, Bruce and Laing), John Wetton (King Crimson, Roxy Music, Uriah Heep, UK, Asia etc.), Simon Phillips (The Who, Toto, Asia etc.), Randy Hansen and many others.

This all-new all-star tribute to Miles and his music was recorded under the expert leadership of Gregory Hutchinson, “the drummer of his generation” according to Jazz Magazine. The album arrives just in time for the centenary of one of the most innovative, influential, iconic and acclaimed figures in the history of music. Its ten state-of-the-art interpretations of classic Milesiana range from the trumpeters Bebop origins in the 1950s all the way to the electric openness he spearheaded with “Bitches Brew” in 1970, while the three “Hutch” originals are as much grounded in these origins of everything we call Jazz today as they open a new chapter.

Midway through Martin Luther King Jr.’s historic speech at the 1963 March on Washington, a voice rang out from behind him: “Tell them about the dream, Martin!” That voice belonged to Mahalia Jackson, King’s close friend and one of the most revered gospel singers of the 20th century. Glorious Mahalia, a visionary tribute to Jackson’s life by the internationally renowned Kronos Quartet, uses that moment as a springboard to explore the depth of Jackson’s musical craft and its impact on the Civil Rights Movement, including her relationship with Clarence Jones and Studs Terkel, other luminaries of the time. Featuring compositions by Stacy Garrop and Zachary James Watkins, a new arrangement of Jackson’s astonishing version of the Antonio Haskell composition “God Shall Wipe All Tears Away,” and archival audio of Jackson’s voice, the album illuminates Jackson’s historic artistry and advocacy.

I'll Be Your Mirror: A Tribute to the Velvet Underground & Nico, is a contemporary tribute to the Velvets debut, with each of the album's songs performed by one of the band's noteworthy artistic descendants. Featured artists include Kurt Vile & the Violators, Sharon Van Etten, Iggy Pop & Matt Sweeney, Michael Stipe, Matt Berninger of The National, Courtney Barnett, King Princess, Fontaines D.C. and more.

Zappa In Jazz is a 2026 jazz tribute album by Bebo Best (also known as Bebo Baldan) and the BBC Contemporary Orchestra. Released through the Irma La Douce label, the project reimagines iconic Frank Zappa compositions with modern jazz, funk, and orchestral arrangements.