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Independent coverage of contemporary jazz, smooth jazz, fusion & world music. Album reviews, artist features, festival coverage & new music discoveries.

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Scottish trumpeter Malcolm Strachan returns with Look On The Bright Side, a groove-led third solo album blending soul-jazz, Latin rhythms and Afrobeat touches with a cinematic 1970s jazz feel.jazzchill.blogspot.com/2026/…
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Barcelona Art Orchestra and Miguel Zenón unite for Expressions – Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra, a new large-scale work exploring the many dimensions of human expression through four interconnected movements. #Jazz #MiguelZenón jazzchill.blogspot.com/2026/…
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The Phoenix Trio—Mark Turner, Joe Martin & Marcus Gilmore—make a stunning debut with Tomorrow Is Today. #Jazz #MarkTurner #MarcusGilmore #JoeMartin jazzchill.blogspot.com/2026/…
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Multimedia artist Belton Mouras Jr. has debuted the official video for his chart-climbing contemporary jazz single #Dynamo, featuring Gerald Albright and Tony Saunders. #Jazz #NewMusic #BeltonMourasJr jazzchill.blogspot.com/2026/…
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The 5th Dimension – Let the Sunshine In: The Soul City & Bell Albums 1967–1974. A landmark 6CD set covering their classic Soul City & Bell years. Includes “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In,” “Wedding Bell Blues,” “Up, Up and Away” & more. jazzchill.blogspot.com/2026/…
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OUT TODAY 🚨Moyses Dos Santos – Maria A stunning debut from the London-based, Brazilian-born bassist & composer. Featuring: Theo Croker, Arthur Verocai, Mauricio Maestro & Lynda Dawn. A deeply personal record rooted in family, faith, and the rhythms of Brazil.
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Detroit vocal trio Dames Brown make a powerful statement with their debut album Take Me As I Am. Blending soul, house, funk, gospel, and Detroit groove, the project honors the legacy of mentor Amp Fiddler. #DamesBrown #DetroitSoul #NewMusic jazzchill.blogspot.com/2026/…
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Paris funk collective Jéroboam is making a major statement with its debut album on Favorite Recordings. Blending boogie-funk, soul, disco, and modern groove influences, the 11-piece powerhouse delivers eight infectious tracks. jazzchill.blogspot.com/2026/…
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Jazz trumpeter Jun Iida returns with Bellflower, a melodic and deeply personal album inspired by his Japanese heritage, Pittsburgh roots, and diverse musical influences. Blending jazz, soul, blues, hip-hop, and cultural storytelling. jazzchill.blogspot.com/2026/…
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Drummer and percussionist Agneya makes a powerful statement with AGNEYA. Blending Indian, African, jazz, folk, and contemporary influences, the project brings together musicians from Europe, Canada, and India in a celebration of rhythm. #NewMusic jazzchill.blogspot.com/2026/…
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Jazz vocalist Kay Kostopoulos returns with All This Is Possible, an album that blends timeless jazz standards with Mediterranean influences inspired by her Greek-American heritage. #Jazz #NewMusic #KayKostopoulos jazzchill.blogspot.com/2026/…
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2X GRAMMY winner Nicole Zuraitis delivers her most ambitious work yet with The Devil I Knew, a concept album exploring heartbreak, accountability, and healing through jazz, poetry, and orchestral storytelling. #Jazz #NicoleZuraitis #NewMusic jazzchill.blogspot.com/2026/…
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Boston-based Ize Trio returns with Global Prayer, a stunning new album blending jazz, classical, and Middle Eastern traditions into a deeply reflective musical journey. Featuring Grammy-winning bassist John Patitucci. #Jazz #WorldMusic #IzeTrio jazzchill.blogspot.com/2026/…
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Pianist Randy Ingram honors the enduring legacy of Bill Evans with Sound Within: A Celebration of Bill Evans, featuring Evans trio alumni Joe La Barbera and Rufus Reid. #Jazz #BillEvans #RandyIngram jazzchill.blogspot.com/2026/…
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Smooth Jazz and R&B w/Boney James, Norman Brown, Kirk Whalum, Gerald Albright, Gerald Veasley, Jeff Bradshaw, Marcus Anderson, Lin Rountree, Karen Briggs, Althea Rene, Erin Stevenson, JJ Sansaverino, Marqueal Jordan, and more. #LakeArborJazzFestival #SmoothJazz #JazzFestival
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The Montreal International Jazz Festival has announced its 2026 award recipients: Patrick Watson, Christian McBride, KOKOROKO, Cécile McLorin Salvant, and rising Montreal vocalist Najib Fenaoui. #Jazz #MontrealJazzFestival #FIJM2026 jazzchill.blogspot.com/2026/…
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Vocalist and songwriter Gergana Velinova turns five transformative years into Free, a deeply personal new album blending contemporary jazz, Bulgarian influences, bossa nova, blues, and lyrical ballads. #NewMusic #GerganaVelinova jazzchill.blogspot.com/2026/…
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The New England Jazz Collaborative debuts with Tributaries, a collection of 6 big band works. From swings and ballads to modern jazz and West African highlife, this is a vibrant showcase of contemporary large-ensemble creativity.#BigBandJazz jazzchill.blogspot.com/2026/…
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Step into a laid-back soundscape of smooth jazz and chill grooves. Silky sax lines, mellow keys, and deep, soulful rhythms come together in a vibe that feels warm and atmospheric. open.spotify.com/playlist/0r…
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Hannah Gill unveils I Like the Sunrise, a heartfelt tribute to Duke Ellington. Featuring warm, guitar-driven arrangements and timeless interpretations of Ellington classics, the album showcases Gill’s elegance, versatility, and emotional depth. jazzchill.blogspot.com/2026/…
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