Sax Trio Sends “Morning Calls,” the New Contemporary Jazz Album Upcoming Release by Darryl Alexander
“Morning Calls,” the upcoming contemporary jazz album release by Darryl Alexander will be released on January 30, 2026 and includes the previous hit singles “Rise Up” and “Seen it Before.“
Jordan Williams Channels the “Sound of Philly” on His Debut Solo Release Playing by Ear ft. Jeff “Tain” Watts, Nat Reeves, and Wallace Roney Jr. for a Cross-Generational Collaboration
The 29-Year-Old Pianist’s First Album as a Leader on Milan’s Red Records Fuses Stride, Post-Bop, and Spiritual Improvisation Steeped in History Yet Grounded in the Immediacy of Now
Pianist Jordan Williams makes a striking first statement with Playing by Ear, his debut as a bandleader for the storied Milan-based label Red Records.
Shanachie Entertainment Signs Chart-Topping Saxophonist & Sci-Fi Author Jackiem Joyner
Every Part Of Me Set for Release January 16, 2026
The Chart-topping and thrilling saxophonist and Sci-Fi author Jackiem Joyner is the newest artist to join Shanachie Entertainment’s illustrious roster of acclaimed Contemporary Jazz artists.
“Let It Go” – The NEW single from guitarist JJ Sansaverino
JJ starts 2026 with a brand new radio single, “Let It Go”. Written and produced by him in NYC, the tune was mixed by cutting edge engineer Rob DeBoer from the iconic group Four80 East. With drummer Brian Dunne from the Hall and Oates band at the helm, JJ’s blending of urban club grooves stays signature to his style making him stand out in smooth jazz.
Jazz Guitarist Christophe Goze Releases New Project “City Lights”
City Lights is a nu jazz travel of sound: each track a brief escape into an influential world city, from neon nights to seaside dawns. Smooth grooves, modern harmonies, and lounge-soaked textures capture local moods—inviting you to wander, breathe, and get lost in light.
Mike Boone Releases New Tribute Album “Ben Vereen: For You”
Mike Boone: It was April 1974 in NYC. I was 17. I was nearing the end of high school at Music & Art H.S. I was a classical double bassist heading to Rochester, NY, to study at Eastman School of Music. My dream, at the time, was to be the first Black bassist in the NY Philharmonic Orchestra. Lofty aspirations.
MELISSA ALDANA ANNOUNCES FEB. 13 RELEASE OF FILIN
A STUNNING BALLADS ALBUM PRESENTING SONGS
DRAWN FROM CUBA’S FILIN MUSIC TRADITION
PERFORMED BY A QUARTET FEATURING
GONZALO RUBALCABA, PETER WASHINGTON & KUSH ABADEY
PLUS SPECIAL GUEST VOCALIST CÉCILE McLORIN SALVANT
On Feb. 13, Melissa Aldana will release Filin, a stunning ballads album that presents a collection of songs drawn from Cuba’s filin music tradition performed by a remarkable quartet featuring pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba, bassist Peter Washington, and drummer Kush Abadey, as well as special guest vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant.
AT 96-YEARS-YOUNG, PIANIST, VOCALIST. COMPOSER AND L.A. JAZZ LEGEND BETTY BRYANT (“COOL MISS B”) RELEASES HER 15th ALBUM
NOTHIN‘ BETTER TO DO
BETTY BRYANT is a Los Angeles treasure. The singer, pianist, and composer has been a regular on the Southern California jazz scene since 1955, when she moved from her hometown of Kansas City, MO, where she was mentored by the late, great Jay McShann.
Contemporary jazz guitarist Chris Standring embraces a new chapter on a nostalgic new album
“Time of Change,” dropping March 20, will be previewed by the jazz-funk single “Hollywood Hustle” on February 2.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (19 DECEMBER 2025): Getting married for the first time and the passing of his father have signaled a time of change for Billboard chart-topping contemporary jazz guitarist Chris Standring.
Start Your Smooth Jazz New Year with Kim Scott’s NEW single!
Kim Scott’s newest single, “Hide & Seek,” co-written with Paul Brown and Jeffrey Smith, showcases her signature blend of soulful artistry and impeccable flute technique. Produced and mixed by Paul Brown at The Funky Joint, this marks their second collaboration, destined to captivate smooth jazz radio and fans alike.
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