Walter Smith III Reprises His Twio Concept
With March 6 Release Of Twio, Vol. 2
Featuring Joe Sanders & Kendrick Scott
Plus Special Guests Ron Carter & Branford Marsalis
On March 6, Walter Smith III reprises his acclaimed Twio concept with the long-awaited release of Twio, Vol. 2, a 10-track set of classic jazz songs that exudes a playful sense of joyful freedom.
Recent Billboard Artist of the Year, Adam Hawley, introduces his sensual new track, Call Me
In the past decade, Adam Hawley has gifted his audiences with a masterful smooth jazz guitar – a blend of the stylish funk and sophisticated ballads.
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.“
Mark Adams — Longtime Roy Ayers Keyboardist and Musical Director — Returns With This is Neo-Soul
A Ten-Track Album Featuring Veterans of the Roy Ayers, Chic, Lonnie Liston Smith, Luther Vandross, Gloria Gaynor and Chaka Khan Bands
DownJazz Records is thrilled to announce This Is Neo-Soul, a new album from keyboardist, composer, and longtime Roy Ayers music director Mark Adams, arriving March 20, 2026 — just over a year after Ayers’ passing at 84.
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.
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