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Tyshawn Sorey, Ola Tunji, Fred Pasqua, Your Brother's Keeper, Gary Bartz

by Ludovico Granvassu
June 20, 2026

From intimate reflection to expansive improvisation, here is a string of new albums connecting Jobim to Bartz, Olatunjii to Roach, Paris to London, through artists who balance compositional craft, exploratory spirit, and a commitment to jazz as a living art form. Happy listening! Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted ...

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Virginia MacDonald, David Sánchez, Marta Sánchez, Rachele Amore & More

by Ludovico Granvassu
June 16, 2026

Striking debuts, new chapters in established careers, and yet more surprises from relentlessly curious artists--this is a playlist designed to keep your ears on high alert.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 David Sánchez “Lumbalú" Tambó (Ropeadope) 0:16 Host talks 7:21 Virginia MacDonald “Stardust" In ...

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Virginia MacDonald: Last Call at Dimitri's

by Ludovico Granvassu
June 14, 2026

It is rare for a debut album to emerge as a contender for “year-end best-of" listicles. An exception to the rule may well be In Search Of..., the superb debut release by clarinetist Virginia MacDonald. A debut as a leader, that is: before stepping into the spotlight herself, MacDonald had already appeared on some twenty recordings ...

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Simon Moullier, André Fernandes, Eleonora Strino, Alexis Cuadrado & More

by Ludovico Granvassu
June 13, 2026

Here's a little more music for curious ears, restless spirits, and anyone who finds algorithms far too predictable. Happy listening! Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Simon Moullier “Low Blues" Ceiba (Self-produced) 0:16 Host talks 4:42 Felice Clemente “Sparkling Blue" Le nuvole e il fulmine ...

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Ben Flocks: Moon and Sand

by Ludovico Granvassu
June 12, 2026

Moonshades--a collection of twelve compositions inspired by the moon--is the third album by Ben Flocks. At a time when, with the Artemis II mission, we seem to be entering a new--and perhaps more ominous--space age, the Los Angeles-based saxophonist prefers to look at the moon the way generations of artists, poets and philosophers have: as a ...

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Simon Moullier: Iron Giant

by Ludovico Granvassu
June 11, 2026

Witnessing Simon Moullier perform live is invariably impressive, without the French vibraphonist ever attempting to show off. On stage, Moullier is constantly in hot pursuit of the next necessary note or chord, balancing laser-like focus with complete connection to his bandmates. Ceiba--the sixth album in a discography that has been growing annually since 2020, ...

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Chris Potter: Osawatomie Brown

by Ludovico Granvassu
June 10, 2026

Dire che Chris Potter sia uno dei sassofonisti più portentosi della scena contemporanea è un po' come raccontare a un napoletano perché la pizza è buona. Ma quando Potter incastona il suo virtuosismo strumentale all'interno di composizioni altrettanto solide e li ammanta di sofisticati arrangiamenti la sua arte raggiunge vette sublimi. Alive with Ghosts ...

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Jeff Parker, Oan Kim, Matthew Stevens, Gabrielle Cavassa & More

by Ludovico Granvassu
June 9, 2026

A playlist full of delightful surprises, offering music lovers a welcome counterweight to the darker surprises the news keeps delivering.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Oan Kim & The Dirty Jazz “Habanera" Habanera--Single (Artwork) 0:16 Host talks 3:54 Guillaume Hazebrouck Sextet feat. James Noël ...

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Chris Potter: Osawatomie Brown

by Ludovico Granvassu
June 8, 2026

Telling you that Chris Potter is one of the most spellbinding saxophonists on today's scene feels a bit like explaining the virtues of pizza to a Neapolitan. Yet, it is when his formidable instrumental command is framed by equally strong compositions and imaginative arrangements that his artistry shines brightest. Alive with Ghosts Today (Edition ...

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Alexis Marcelo, Chris Potter, Nite Bjuti, Luke Norris, Adam Rudolph, Tyrone Allen II

by Ludovico Granvassu
June 6, 2026

Here's another weekly dispatch of compelling recent releases from across the ever-expanding jazz spectrum.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Chris Potter “Sister Annie" Alive with Ghosts Today (Edition) 0:16 Host talks 6:01 Luke Norris “Circular" Moment from the Past (Luke Norris) 7:29 Tyrone Allen ...