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Recording

Armen Donelian Crafts A Unique Pianistic Perspective On 'Inquiry,' Set For June 5 Release By Sunnyside Records

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
April 26, 2026

Ever restless, pianist-composer Armen Donelian takes yet another bold creative turn with Inquiry, his 15th album, to be released June 5 on Sunnyside Records. The result of a four-year, carefully conceived and painstakingly executed studio process, the album is a haunting and introspective work with no real precedent in Donelian’s long career. Beginning life as an unaccompanied demo recording of Donelian’s then-newest compositions and arrangements, Inquiry evolved considerably from that genesis. While musing on the timbral possibilities on some of ...

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Recording

Psychedelic Cowboy Gary Van Miert Returns With 4th LP Of cosmic Gems On 'Music Sounds Better When You're Stoned'

Source: 1888 Media
April 25, 2026

Gary Van Miert, the New Jersey-based “Psychedelic Cowboy," is at it again as he continues to snatch melodies from the cosmos for his project The Sensational Country Blues Wonders! This time out, he expertly validates the age-old adage that “Music Sounds Better When You're Stoned" with a crafty set of modern day classics hitting the ether June 19. “The songs on his latest album are about time, weed, the universe, and mortality," explains Van Miert. Channeling Hank Williams on a ...

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Recording

Brian Eaton Returns With A Sprawling Wooden-Hewed Epic ‘Parable Of The Trees’

Source: Eatin' Records
April 24, 2026

Brian Eaton has never been one for the path of least resistance, and his eighth studio outing, Parable of the Trees, proves the veteran musician and composer is still chasing the horizon. This new release deftly grafts Americana grit with the intricate architecture of prog-rock, along with his signature “cowboy jazz” mode—a sound as expansive as the high plains. The album is now available across all major digital platforms through his Eatin’ Records imprint. The seven original compositions contained within ...

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Recording

Chicago Saxophonist Michael Hudson-Casanova Releases 'Heyman 2' On Each And Only

Source: Michael Hudson-Casanova
April 23, 2026

Led by Chicago saxophonist and composer Michael Hudson-Casanova, Heyman presents its sophomore release as an ensemble. The quartet continues to explore the jazz repertoire from exciting new angles in this 8-track record, with five new compositions from Hudson-Casanova and three from the band’s guitarist, Mike Lorenz. This album is a studio documentation of the music played on their May 2025 tour. Heyman’s immense dynamic range is evident from the first track, “Ladybug," which also features the variety of grooves and ...

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Music Industry

Calm And Collected Music Group Expands Into Podcasts With Launch Of 'Jazz Language'

Source: Ann Braithwaite
April 22, 2026

Calm and Collected Music Group (CACMG) is expanding into podcasts with the launch of Jazz Language, a new project produced by its jazz label, Chill Tone Records. The 10-part series, available in both audio and video formats, features candid conversations with artists and notable figures shaping modern jazz, offering insight into their creative process, influences, and evolving sound. Hosted by acclaimed saxophonist Noah Preminger, Jazz Language will release new episodes biweekly on Fridays at midnight ET. The first episode, available ...

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Award / Grant

Hyphen Dash Wins First Prize In the Inaugural Ukrainian Jazz Prize 2025

Source: Ian Patterson
April 21, 2026

The Ukrainian Institute, in partnership with the Europe Jazz Network (EJN), is proud to announce the winners of the first Ukrainian Jazz Prize 2025, a national award established to recognise outstanding Ukrainian jazz musicians and support their international development. The Prize highlights the diversity, innovation, and resilience of the Ukrainian jazz scene and aims to strengthen its presence within the European and global music landscape. Best Ukrainian Jazz Band 2025 The Grand Prix has been awarded to Hyphen Dash. The ...

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Website

All About Jazz Launches All About Jazz Media, Expanding Into a New Era of Storytelling and Artist Support

Source: All About Jazz
April 20, 2026

For nearly three decades, All About Jazz has served as one of the world’s leading platforms for jazz journalism, connecting millions of readers with the music, the artists, and the stories that define the genre. Today, All About Jazz announces the launch of All About Jazz Media, an evolution of its mission—designed to not only tell those stories, but to support the people behind them in more direct, sustainable ways. All About Jazz Media is a global content and funding ...

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Performance / Tour

NEC's Contemporary Musical Arts Spring Ensemble Festival Highlights Students Performing Music From A Range Of Traditions including West African, Middle Eastern, Jewish, American Roots, And Indie/Punk/Art Rock

Source: Braithwaite & Katz Communications
April 19, 2026

Join a trio of joyful celebrations of community, tradition, and great music at the CMA Spring Ensemble Festival, a series of end-of-semester events featuring student ensembles from across the program. The performances present the work NEC students have developed throughout the semester in collaboration with faculty mentors and fellow performers. The festival highlights the CMA program’s wide-ranging musical approaches, including original compositions, experimental works, collaborative projects, and innovative interpretations of contemporary repertoire. The festival culminates in a day-long event showcasing ...

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