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How Chicago Shaped Jazz Over More Than a Century, in a New Book wttw.com/playlist/2026/10/21…
A 60th Anniversary Look at Zappa’s Jazz-Jammed Invention of Freak Out-edness jazztimes.com/reviews/albums…
The Best New Jazz Albums: Jazzwise Editor's Choice (October 2026) jazzwise.com/content/feature…
Smooth jazz documentary examines the future of a genre in flux artsatl.org/smooth-jazz-docu…
Marcus Milller takes to the seas for the "Journey of Jazz" music cruise wbgo.org/music/2026-10-14/ma…
Bassist Christian McBride brings new ensemble Ursa Major to Athens news.uga.edu/bassist-christi…
Belgrade Jazz Festival 2026, Serbia
Dom Omladine - Velika Sala and Club Amerikana. 21-24 October ukjazznews.com/belgrade-jazz…
Elis Regina & Antonio Carlos Jobim – Elis & Tom. A Brazilian music masterpiece returns on 180g vinyl! Originally released in 1974, this legendary collaboration blends Elis Regina’s extraordinary vocals with Jobim’s timeless bossa nova compositions.
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers – A Night In Tunisia.
A hard-bop masterpiece gets the Blue Note Classic Vinyl treatment! Featuring Wayne Shorter, Lee Morgan, Bobby Timmons & Jymie Merritt, this 1960 classic bursts with fiery energy and timeless jazz brilliance.
Grant Green – Green Street -a guitar jazz classic on limited-edition 180g blue vinyl! This essential trio session strips things back to guitar, bass & drums, letting Green’s effortless, soulful playing shine.
Chet Baker – Late Night Jazz - A rare 1988 quartet performance, recorded just three months before Chet’s passing, arrives on vinyl worldwide for the first time! This 2LP gatefold edition includes 3 alternate takes, a 12-page booklet, rare session photos and essays.
Blue Mitchell – Blue Soul - originally released in 1959, this hard-bop gem returns on limited clear vinyl LP from Destination Moon. Featuring “Minor Vamp,” “Nica’s Dream” and more timeless jazz brilliance.
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Randal Clark reimagines the Stylistics’ timeless “You Are Everything” as a warm, soulful contemporary jazz showcase. With Jimmy Haslip, Joe Vannelli, Allen Hinds, and Zach Danziger, this heartfelt new take brings a beloved melody into a fresh, expressive soundscape.
Smooth jazz favorites Acoustic Alchemy are hitting the road this fall. With Greg Carmichael, Greg Grainger, Gary Grainger, Jay Rowe and guest guitarist Nate Najar, the GRAMMY-nominated group brings its signature acoustic-electric sound to stages across the Northeast and Florida.
Kim Scott’s new single “FaceTime” brings connection to life through vibrant grooves, soulful flute melodies, and sleek contemporary jazz. Produced by double GRAMMY winner Paul Brown, this melodic gem celebrates the magic of feeling close—even miles apart.
Tony Moreno honors his mentor, jazz legend Elvin Jones, with A Celebration of Elvin Jones, with an all-star ensemble and 10 reimagined tracks, the album celebrates Jones’ revolutionary drumming, musical humanity and lasting influence.jazzchill.blogspot.com/2026/…
Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble honor Bob Weir and the Grateful Dead’s Blues for Allah with Live Dispatch Vol. 1: Blues for Allah ’26. Featuring live takes on six Dead classics, including “The Music Never Stopped. jazzchill.blogspot.com/2026/…
Verve Records celebrates its 70th anniversary with Always Hip: Verve at 70 Ron Carter, Monty Alexander, Buster Williams, Lenny White and more. Featuring fresh takes on classics by Monk, Gillespie, Bill Evans and Wes Montgomery.jazzchill.blogspot.com/2026/…
Diana Krall’s landmark The Look of Love turns 25! A deluxe anniversary edition arrives Nov. 20, featuring five bonus tracks, including “But Not for Me,” available digitally for the first time today. jazzchill.blogspot.com/2026/…
