William Soovik Grand Finale plays Rustic Music. What is it, one might ask? Partly it is the name of the band's first album but it is also a whole philosophy around the band's music and what expressions it can take one. Think of that heavy cast iron pan that sits in the back of a cupboard in a summer cottage somewhere. Long since replaced by a sophisticated non-stick pan with nano-ceramic coating. An old wooden beer tray that has become storage for old nails or half-empty glue bottles in a carpenter's shed in a forest.

Alan Leonard Broadbent MNZM (born 23 April 1947) is a New Zealand jazz pianist, arranger, and composer known for his work with artists such as Sue Raney, Charlie Haden, Woody Herman, Chet Baker, Irene Kral, Sheila Jordan, Natalie Cole, Warne Marsh, Bud Shank, and many others.

2019 saw Led Zeppelin - the 70’s iconic rockband - celebrate the 50th anniversary of their debut album. That release - as well as all their subsequent albums - dazzled and litterally shook the world of music, and created a whole new direction in rock’n’roll. Their music is now being revisited by a band consisting of some of the most in demand players on the Danish and European jazz scene.

In 1975, the New York City alto saxophonist Alan Braufman released his debut album, Valley of Search on the India Navigation label. Recorded at the now legendary 501 Canal St. loft, the album was heralded by Village Voice jazz critic Gray Giddins, who wrote, "These are the musicians who are taking the chances today and their gifts and commitment ought to be attended." Braufman went on to record and tour with everyone from Carla Bley to The Psychedelic Furs, and didn't release another album under his name until 2020's The Fire Still Burns. Fire featured Braufman's longtime collaborator, Cooper-Moore, and a then up-and-coming James Brandon Lewis, and received rave reviews from The WIRE, Downbeat, Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, NPR, and many others.

Founded by saxophonist and composer Johan Jutterström, the Swedish septet STHLM svaga has emerged as one of the most intriguing and distinctive jazz ensembles of the 2000s. Their expertise lies in crafting jazz with remarkably soft dynamics, resulting in a wholly distinctive and captivating ensemble sound. Plays Carter, Plays Mitchell, Plays Shepp is their new release and features specially composed pieces by three iconic figures in jazz history: Ron Carter, Roscoe Mitchell, and Archie Shepp, penned exclusively for the ensemble. Alongside these pieces are compositions by Per-Henrik Wallin and John Coltrane, all expertly interpreted by the ensemble.

The relationship between Alex Harding and Lucian Ban has been long and fruitful. Their combination of elements of improvisational music have helped the pair develop a unique musical language that transcends the expectations of the jazz genre. Their new recording, Blutopia, highlights their attuned rapport while allowing their music to unfold with their own singular ensemble, propelled by the tuba stylings of the great Bob Stewart.

After trips to New-Yord and Cuba and inspiring human encounters, Jeanne Michard concretize her desire to form her own solo project et to imagine a repertoire that feature jazz, latino music and afro-caribbean music.

Naked Bass II is a captivating album by Peter Herbert, released by Unit Records. This album showcases Herbert's exceptional talent as a bassist and composer, offering a unique blend of jazz, world music, and contemporary sounds.

Fabulae is the latest album by Clara Vetter Trio, released by Unit Records. This captivating jazz album showcases the trio's exceptional musical talent and creativity, offering a unique listening experience for jazz enthusiasts.

Fresh and intense solo piano. Debut album produced by Makoto Ozone. After graduating from Keio University, she moved to the U.S. and was selected for the Berklee Global Jazz Institute, where Danilo Perez serves as music director. In November, she held her first recital "Departure" at the Ginza Yamaha Hall. In November, she held her first recital "Departure" at Ginza Yamaha Hall. Her debut album, produced by Makoto Ozone, consists entirely of her own original compositions. The album is a perfect showcase of her talent, with original compositions reminiscent of Rachmaninoff, Chopin, and others, and her fresh and intense playing reminiscent of a young Keith Jarrett. The sound of the piano, recorded in a classical hall, is also notably beautiful.

The latest release by bassist and composer James Ilgenfritz presents his work in four contexts: Almostness is a work for solo contrabass in Just Intonation scordatura with Autonomous Mechanical Instrument Array, while Trust Fall is a work for saxophone quartet, recorded live at Ilgenfritz’s 2018 residency for John Zorn’s The Stone at the New School series. Apophenia V features the Ghost Ensemble, recorded live at Redcat in Los Angeles, while Subject-Object-Abject was written and recorded in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic, and represents the acute feelings of disassociation from reality that marked those days.

For her new album Plateaux, Clara Haberkamp chooses to work with infinitely subtle, high-caliber performers from a slightly older generation: bassist Oliver Potratz is one of the most sought-after instrumentalists in Germany; Jarle Vespestad has many years of experience with Farmers Market and Tord Gustavsen's trio. Each of them has released over 100 albums.

Raw, authentic chamber pop with refined arrangements, where rock, jazz, world and classical music intertwine.

Chimneys is the latest album by the dynamic jazz group We Blow! We Don't Suck, released by Jazzlab. This highly anticipated album showcases the band's innovative sound and unique approach to jazz music.

Tony is a jazz trumpeter and all around amazing musician. He is one of the most prolific creatives on the NY music scene right now, and besides being a world class trumpet player, he is a pianist, singer, songwriter, producer, and composer. His music is influenced by everyone from Stevie Wonder to Miles Davis.