Two stars of international jazz, an amazing orchestra, a truly fresh repertoire and outstanding arrangements developed for a unique event to take place: the meeting of Antonio Sanchez on drums, Vince Mendoza as conductor and arranger and the WDR Big Band. Two invaluable CDs packed with everything you may dream)when you are about to listen to such a stellar Big Band that is conducted by a genius like Mendoza and plays music by an undisputed giant like Sanchez.

Devon Hoff, Yuka C. Honda, Michael Leonhart, João Nogueira, Mauro Refosco, Ches Smith, Johnny Mathar, Sean Ono Lennon. Tzadik is proud to present Asterisms, a beautiful and exploratory instrumental project by Sean Ono Lennon, one of the most creative and versatile musician/composer/producer/songwriters working today. Sean has written countless songs, composed film scores, produced, and performed on dozens of albums—and here he steps out as the leader of an all-star band of Downtown luminaries. Years in the making, the music is powerful, trippy, and intensely imaginative, blending rock, electronics, jazz, and more into an exciting new musical soundscape. With driving rhythms, a stunning lyricism, and a brilliant sense of orchestration, this album is sure to surprise and delight music fans the world ’round. Beautifully recorded, this is modern instrumental music at its very best—essential!

Almost 30 years after their first concert together, and after the release of three superlative albums that have cemented a unique relationship, Michel Camilo & Tomatito return with a new album: SPAIN FOREVER AGAIN. A new work by the Dominican pianist and the Andalusian guitarist where the understanding between them reaches unique heights, the conversation between piano and guitar is constant, intimate and playful. A journey that we must savour with luxury, calm and voluptuousness, given that we are approaching a universe that aspires, above all, to offer an oasis of order and beauty.

Bruckner's Breakdown by Jazzrausch Bigband is a dynamic and innovative album released by Act. This electrifying fusion of jazz and electronic music showcases the band's unique sound and creative approach to reimagining classical compositions.

Gregory Groover's Criss Cross debut, recorded on the Boston born-and-bred tenor saxophonist's thirtieth birthday, is a tour de force. Joined by a bespoke sextet of his favorite players, all New York-based, Groover presents a recital of 11 original tone-parallels to family and friends, his intentions anticipated, illuminated and fulfilled by his gifted bandmates.

Ennio is a captivating album by Gregoire and Collin Maret, released by Act. This collaboration showcases the unique blend of Gregoire's piano skills and Maret's harmonica expertise, resulting in a mesmerizing collection of tracks that effortlessly fuse jazz, classical, and cinematic influences.The album takes listeners on a musical journey filled with intricate melodies, emotive performances, and rich textures. Gregoire's delicate touch on the piano complements Maret's soulful harmonica playing, creating a dynamic interplay that keeps the listener engaged from start to finish. Each track on Ennio is carefully crafted to evoke a range of emotions, from introspective moments of contemplation to lively bursts of energy. The duo's seamless chemistry is evident throughout the album, as they explore different moods and atmospheres with precision and artistry.Ennio is a testament to the talent and creativity of both Gregoire and Collin Maret. Their ability to push boundaries while maintaining a sense of cohesion makes this album a must-have for fans of contemporary jazz and instrumental music. With its evocative compositions and masterful performances, Ennio is sure to leave a lasting impression on all who listen.

Bloom, the ACT debut of pianist and composer Bill Laurance as leader, marks the transition from the smallest possible form of musical interaction to a large-scale, broadband format: Following the internationally acclaimed ACT release Where You Wish You Were in duo with multi-instrumentalist and Snarky Puppy bandmate Michael League, Laurance now teams up with Manchester-based 18-piece string orchestra The Untold Orchestra and creates a work of convincingly epic pro-portions. Combining Bill Laurance’s classical sensibilities with jazz, pop grooves, and powerful orchestral synchronicity, Bloom runs the gamut of emotions and moods.

This album, the first under the band's name in six and a half years, is a jazz alternative album with a multilingual and hardcore taste that differs greatly from previous albums.

With their new album Mart Soo and Esa Pietilä combine the worlds of acoustic playing and diverse use of live-electronics. The Sonic atmospheres of the album are inspired by both artist´s interest in different sceneries at sea – this time their focus is at the most fascinating Lighthouses of the Finnish and Estonian coastlines which rise up imaginary stories out. The two talented musicians have made a significant impact in the international jazz scene and are known for their exceptional improvisational skills, making each performance a unique and dynamic experience. Their ability to create and develop ideas on the spot also with live electronics, sets them apart as some of the most talented musicians in the scene.

Amsterdam based Slovenian pianist and composer Miha Gantar has a very personal and very wide music vision, and the simultaneous release of several of its aspects seems logic, from the point of view of the artist but also of the listener, who is capable, this way, to achieve a complete experience of that sound world of a new, fresh, surprising and much welcomed player in the international creative music game.

Albright revisits his best tunes and unleashes the funk like never before on his forthcoming studio album ’30’! representing 30 years since the release of his debut Album, Just Between Us.

Introduced in The New York Times in 1994 as "one of the thirty artists poised to shape the trajectory of American culture in the following three decades," pianist Jacky Terrasson has lived up to this acclaim by becoming the most widely heard French jazz musician on digital platforms.

Silent, Listening is a major addition to ECM’s distinguished line of solo piano recordings, featuring one of the outstanding improvising pianists and jazz masters of our time: Fred Hersch. The album features seven original creations and a handful of well-chosen standards, including Billy Strayhorn’s “Star-Crossed Lovers”, Sigmund Romberg’s “Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise”, Alec Wilder’s “Winter Of My Discontent” and Russ Freeman’s “The Wind”, all played with the focus, sensitivity and gracefulness for which Hersch is renowned. Developed with producer Manfred Eicher in the responsive acoustics of the Lugano studio, the album was recorded in May 2023.