ECM became renowned for innovation in jazz in the '70s and now they're launching an audiophile-focused vinyl reissue imprint called Luminessence.
Songwriter, musician, actor, writer, humorist, and everything in between, Tom Waits has lived a colorful, avant-garde life and is truly one of the most talented artists America has ever produced.
On 'Welcome to Doc City' the artist/producer of the same name defies all the bad names given to smooth jazz.
This set, titled 'The Birth of Bop,' represents an essential introduction to this vital period in jazz music and includes pioneers like Charlie Parker, Dexter Gordon, Stan Getz, and more.
On 'Let Sound Tell All,' rising jazz star Julius Rodriguez does exactly what the album title says.
With 'Everybody's Children,' Surya Botofasina delivers a true spiritual jazz gem.
Pharoah Sanders’ classic 1969 album 'Karma' will be pressed on 180-gram black vinyl as part of Verve/UMe’s acclaimed audiophile vinyl reissue series.
On 'Midnight Crisp' trumpeter Takuya Kuroda truly delivers excellent modern jazz fusion that doesn’t shy away from combining jazz and hip-hop in all its forms and guises.
On 'I get along without you very well', Ellen Arkbro & Johan Graden come up with musical explorations that are at the same time experimental, meditative, and introspective.
We got a chance to talk with the multi-hyphenate artist 9m88 about her new album '9m88 Radio', juggling her different cultural backgrounds, working with Oddisee, Taiwan, and more.
'Here It Is: A Tribute to Leonard Cohen' will feature big-name artists like Peter Gabriel, Iggy Pop, and Mavis Staples.
Charles Mingus was one of the most important and influential composers of twentieth-century music. He was a true pioneer, who pushed the boundaries of jazz and classical music to create a unique and powerful sound that is still being explored by musicians today.
The 'Happy Birthday, Miss Simone' campaign is a rolling invitation to celebrate the unique artist’s outstanding career and enduring impact across music, fashion, and more.
Christina Galisatus' debut album 'Without Night' drops out of nowhere, leaving us to marvel at its exceptional quality.
In the late 'sixties '60s French jazz label, BYG set out to record and capture a growing market of 'freestyle' jazz artists, like Archie Shepp, and now most of their catalog is being re-released by Charly Records.
Jazz Master Tracks is set to launch “Album in an App”: a series of full-length albums recorded by master musicians, alongside their stems to become an engaging practice tool.
When jazz pianist Vince Guaraldi released his soundtrack for A Charlie Brown Christmas back in 1965, he probably never thought that this holiday special would become one of the best-selling jazz albums of all time.
'Donald Byrd’s Live: Cookin’ with Blue Note at Montreux' from Blue Note's legendary showcase at 1973's Montreux Jazz Festival remained unreleased until now.
On 'Americana Vol. 2' saxophonist JD Allen continues his excellent music explorations primarily between jazz and blues.
On 'Arkinetics,' drummer/composer Dan Kurfirst goes beyond just a set of rhythmic patterns and delivers something compelling.
On 'Between All Things,' through their ambient approach, OHMA is able to aurally fill the gap between all things, real or imagined.
With 'Love of the Tiger' guitarist/vocalist Dida Pelled shows what crossover jazz should really sound like.
John Coltrane’s groundbreaking 'Blue Train' album will be released in two special editions as part of Blue Note’s acclaimed Tone Poet Audiophile Vinyl Reissue Series.
The two photography exhibits ("Jazz Greats" and "Billie Holiday at Sugar Hill") will feature images of Billie Holliday, Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald, and many other jazz legends.