Jim Mullen had his first big breakthrough with Pete Brown & Piblokto – and later as a member of Brian Auger's Oblivion Express and The Average White Band.

The first album of the saxophonist who breaks the codes!

One of the most spiritual sets ever recorded for the excellent Nilva label – material originally cut in the 70s, with a very cool mix of righteous jazz modes! The group's led by reedman Khaliq Al-Rouf – who plays soprano sax and flute – and other instrumentation includes trombone, guitar, piano, bass, and lots of percussion – some of which is played by Alvin Queen. There's a bit of vocals on the record too – sung by Beatrice Parker, who brings in a hip vibe that pushes the record even higher towards the heavens – and the record has a really great sound that's somewhere in the territory of the Strata East albums by Dick Griffin or Charles Davis. Titles include "Sunset In Venus", "Elephant Trot Dance", "Sweet Eve", "Libra", and "Malcolm The Call".

The 8-Bit Big Band’s fifth studio release expands its “Great Video Game Songbook” with a widescreen, 70-minute voyage through large-ensemble jazz. Conductor/arranger Charlie Rosen marshals a New York-based 30-piece orchestra—plus special guests Matthew Whitaker, Martina DaSilva, Michael Rodriguez and others—to transform twelve iconic game themes (from Wii Sports, Metroid, Super Mario, Persona 5, Sonic 2, Undertale and more) into horn-driven extravaganzas. Earth, Wind & Fire-style funk fanfares, Afro-Cuban grooves, bossa-nova balladry, hard-swinging big-band charts, gospel praise breaks and even Rage-Against-the-Machine–tinged brass rock all collide in a jubilant affirmation that game music belongs on the same pedestal as the American jazz canon.

"I recorded Open Space with in a single continuous take: my cello, an amp, and a distortion pedal. I was watching a film that was a static shot across a very large canyon, the light slowly shifting. I hope it offers the listener room to breathe and dream."

Blue Canoe Records proudly announces the highly anticipated return of the Dave Pope Trio with their new album “Skyline,” available July 18, 2025. This release reunites drummer Dave Pope, pianist and bassist Mike Pope, and world-renowned bassist John Patitucci in a soulful, spontaneous, and deeply expressive collection of originals and jazz standards.

The album "Ever Playful", composed for the ABC Classic and Jazz Composer Commission 2024, explores the ways he grew up, straddling the line between his Telugu and Australian background and how that continues to shape him and help him grow. The album draws from stories of his father’s Hindu background, exploring the idea that to experience positive growth and wisdom, one must also experience equal strife and hardship.

The AAPI Jazz Collective is an all-star ensemble featuring up-and-coming AAPI jazz artists throughout the tri-state area. For this group, proper AAPI (which stands for Asian American Pacific Islanders) representation in the jazz landscape is important to achieve a deeper understanding of their respective cultures, especially in response to the repeated hate crimes that arose from the pandemic. Formed in 2019 by Taiwanese-American trombonist, Peter Lin, this ensemble strives to promote empathy through passionate musical expression.

We at Real Gone Music were so knocked out by The Skipper and The Skipper at Home, the two Black Jazz-label releases we put out from Henry Franklin, that we hunted down the rights to his next record, Tribal Dance, recorded in 1977 for the little-known Catalyst label.

Nizar Rohana Trio’s The MCO Session is an EP that honours the past, embraces the present, and lays the foundation for what's to come.

Celebrated British jazz vocalist Emma Smith, already a musical force with a devoted and ever-growing following in the UK and European markets, embarks on captivating the US fans with her forthcoming album, Bitter Orange, due out July 18th on La Reserve Records. Known for her virtuosic chops and signature vivacious live shows, Smith, who is a multi-million streams artist, is the first UK artist to join the label’s roster and brings a lifetime of stories to these shores.

A great little set – warmly spiritual soul jazz, recorded as one of the few mid 70s releases to grace the Catalyst label. Pianist Mark Levine leads the set – and he's got a gentle west coast touch that fits perfectly with the album's horn work by Tom Harrell, Mike Morris, and Ray Pizzi. The set's got some nicely grooving numbers that spiral out with a bit of modal, a bit of Latin rhythms, and a free dancing soul that will keep you coming back to this one more than you'd expect! Titles include "Ixtlan", "Up Til Now", "Sweet Pea", and "Something Old, Something Blue".

This Was Then is the ninth full-length album by pianist/composer Erik Deutsch. His long-running NYC sextet has once again been enlisted to conjure their magic: Tony Mason on drums, Jeff Hill on bass, Avi Bortnick on drums, Mike McGinnis on Reeds, and Brian Drye on trombone; plus special guests Mauro Refosco on percussion and Victoria Reed on vocals. In between touring full time with The Black Crowes, piloting multiple projects, and recording with an incredible variety of artists, Deutsch has found the time to create an excellent new album of original material.

Ferenc Nemeth returns with UnStandard Too, a bold follow-up to his groundbreaking album UnStandard.
A powerful statement on individuality in a world that increasingly values conformity, this album champions artistic freedom and the courage to break away from the norm. Featuring Nemeth on drums, percussion, and vocals, alongside bassist Massimo Biolcati and alternating saxophonists Dayna Stephens and Marcus Strickland, the trio pushes musical boundaries with modern interplay, original compositions, and the use of a vocal harmonizer. Drawing from classical, Hungarian folk, and jazz traditions, UnStandard Too is not just an album - it's a movement that celebrates embracing uniqueness and redefining freedom in music and life.

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of modern jazz with Art Hirahara's latest album "Peace Unknown" from Posi-Tone Records.