Bob Holz - Next In Line - MVD Audio
Drummer, composer, producer and MVD Audio recording artist Bob Holz returns with Next in Line due out on November 6th, 2026 featuring Rolling Stones’ bassist Darry Jones, John McLaughlin, Jean Luc Ponty, Larry Coryell, Randy Brecker, Stanley Clarke and Mike Stern. Next In Line is a “best of Bob Holz” compilation of ten remastered tracks selected from Bob’s eight previously released albums on MVD Audio. The Executive Producer is Rob Stathis. The first track, “Jammin Man”, is reggae fusion at its best with a blistering bass solo from Stanley Clarke. “Shooting Range” features trading solos between Larry Coryell, Randy Brecker and Steve Weingart. “World Turned Upside Down” is a mini Mahavishnu Orchestra reunion featuring John McLaughlin, Jean Luc Ponty and Ralphe Armstrong. “Larry’s Blues” is a heartfelt tribute to Larry Coryell featuring beautiful guitar playing by Mike Stern.
Steve Johns - Extrasensory - Steeplechase Music
As a first-call sideman for many of New York’s finest, drummer Steve Johns has exemplified the complete musician behind the kit. His new recording, Extrasensory – his third as a leader and second for SteepleChase – finds Johns’ dual gifts as drummer and composer in full bloom. The core ensemble consists of Monte Croft on Vibraharp, Harmonica & Vocals, John Hart on Guitar, Greg Murphy on Piano and Joris Teepe on Acoustic & Electric Bass. However, this time around, Johns decided to add saxophonist Troy Roberts on a few tracks. The intervening years have strengthened the band’s collective identity, deepening its cohesion. “I think the band is more used to each other,” Johns reflects. “We’ve built a gig history, so there’s more grit in our playing. That familiarity really comes across on this record.” From its first downbeat to its final cadence, Extrasensory affirms Johns as a masterful drummer, bandleader, and composer. – C. Andrew Hovan
The Mambo Legends Orchestra - No Hay Que Hablar (There Is No Need To Speak) 'Nuff Said! – TRR
This is the Mambo Legends Orchestra. This is salsa— the culmination of Afro-Cuban music, mambo, and Latin jazz, born in New York and raised by those of us who have spent our lives playing it. These are raised by those of us who have spent our lives playing it. These are the sounds that traveled the world – on ships from the islands to the cities, carried by those who came before us, and passed from one generation to the next in their rhythms and melodies. This music has been part of our lives for as long as we can remember, and now, we’re playing it for you. This album brings together some of the world’s foremost maestros of this music. — Jose Madera (Full personnel list included on Press Release in Dropbox)
Amy London - Alto Madness - FiveCat Records
New York jazz vocalist, lyricist and educator Amy London has announced Alto Madness, out October 16 on the FiveCat label. The album features London on vocals, Mike Hashim (alto sax), Janice Friedman (piano), Ralph Hamperian (bass), Mike Campenni (drums), Ron Horton (trumpet, flugelhorn), and special guests The Royal Bopsters, marking London’s first solo album in eight years.
Aymée Nuviola ft. Kemuel Roig - Live at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club - WE&M LLC
Grammy® winner and multiple Latin Grammy® winner Aymée Nuviola writes a new chapter in Cuban music history with the release of Aymée Nuviola ft. Kemuel Roig Live at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, a project whose significance extends beyond that of a live album to become an event of a particular historical importance. Recorded during performances by Aymée Nuviola and her band on July 4 and 5, 2025, at London’s legendary Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, the album documents Aymée leading her own band, with virtuoso Cuban pianist Kemuel Roig appearing as a special guest artist. The release formally places Nuviola within the remarkable recording tradition associated with Ronnie Scott’s, a stage where some of jazz’s most important voices left historic documents, including Ella Fitzgerald, Carmen McRae, Sarah Vaughan and Nina Simone.
Tom Zygmont - Lumina Way - Neckbone Music
Seasoned drummer Tom Zygmont releases his debut album Lumina Way — a groove-forward blend of blues, jazz, rock, and funk. Tom and his musical friends make every moment on the album feel alive — from the tropical sway of “Afro Blue” and breezy charm of “It’s Complicated,” to the high-octane pulse of “Lumina Way” and the playful blues-funk of “Better From a Distance.” Fire burns in “Contusion,” warmth fills “Sixteen Words,” and global flavor emerges in “Pacifica,” “Big Dipper,” and “Just Friends With Benefits,” culminating in the hypnotic, atmospheric “Seikilos,” — a perfect reminder of their curiosity and freedom. Produced by longtime collaborator Terry Wollman and recorded mostly live at Sunset Sound in Hollywood by Kenji Nakai, the album radiates the energy of musicians who listen, respond, and inspire one another. It’s more than a studio project — it’s a celebration of long friendships and the joy of creating together. “There’s a looseness to it that I love,” Tom says. “It’s the sound of musicians having fun — no overthinking, just playing.” Lumina Way is an irresistible journey — music to move to, smile with, and return to again and again.
Johannes Enders - Phantom Happiness - Enja Records
With Phantom Happiness, Johannes Enders presents a new international jazz quartet at the highest artistic level. At his side are pianist Rainer Böhm, American bassist Doug Weiss, and legendary drummer Jorge Rossy. Four strong musical personalities united by a shared sonic ideal of depth, freedom, and narrative power. At the core are exclusively new compositions by Johannes Enders — music that oscillates between lyrical intimacy and energetic urgency. Phantom Happiness explores fragile moments of happiness, fleeting moods, and the tension between inner calm and restless motion. Melodic clarity meets open forms, complex rhythms meet spontaneous interaction. The quartet captivates with an exceptionally sensitive interplay: Enders’ distinctive, expressive tenor saxophone sound unfolds over Rainer Böhm’s richly colored harmonies, supported by the deep, elastic pulse of Doug Weiss and the refined yet powerful rhythmic language of Jorge Rossy. Phantom Happiness is modern jazz with depth and conviction —personal, contemporary, and uncompromisingly musical.
Zuri Alexander - Hear Me - Deniscott Music Publishing
HEAR ME is the debut album from jazz vocalist Zuri Alexander. Though not autobiographical, it traces the emotional arc of a person’s decision to go no contact with a parent. Six original songs move alongside reimagined standards, “April in Paris” and “The Gentle Rain”, carrying the story from tension to clarity and release. The album explores what happens when speaking up feels more dangerous than being disrespected. She voices her feelings in the spoken word piece “Writing Journal Entry 334”. In “Hear Me”, she speaks her truth and declares she is going no contact. “Through the Truth” finds her facing the unknown. HEAR ME is a record of rare emotional truth framed by pianist Hiro Morozumi, bassist Jeffery Littleton, drummer Jimmy Ford, guitarist Mitchell Long, and saxophonist Louis Van Taylor.
Rob Dehlinger & His Alpha Rhythm Kings - Party Time - Dehlinger Productions
Trumpeter, arranger, composer, and vocalist Rob Dehlinger has been leading The Alpha Rhythm Kings since 2017, delighting audiences from California to New York with their exuberant blend of retro swing and jump blues. Critics and fans alike praise the band’s “badge of authenticity,” a testament to their stylistic precision and irresistible onstage energy. The group now celebrates the release of their second full length album, PARTY TIME. Although the musicians are top tier interpreters of 1930s and ’40s swing and the band is exceptionally tight, the album’s “magic sauce” lies in Dehlinger’s spot on arrangements. He captures the essence of vintage swing and jump blues while giving each track a contemporary spark, never straying far from the heart of the music. Even modern tunes are convincingly transformed into period authentic showpieces. PARTY TIME says it all. It’s music for celebrations, good times, and anyone who likes to hit the dance floor. With his impeccable arrangements and deep command of vintage style, Dehlinger proves that this joyful, swinging, and timeless music never goes out of fashion.
Thelonius Monk - Live In Paris 1967 Vol 2 - Rhythm-A-Ning Entertainment
Thelonius Monk – Live In Paris 1967 Vol 2 continues the story, and is inseparable from the first volume, while developing its own atmosphere. The introduction is long, the presenter takes time to announce the program, and the audience responds with another tremendous burst of applause. You can almost picture the Salle Pleyel: the musicians under the powerful stage lights, working in the heat of the room, concentrating intensely on one another while the audience waits for the next musical encounter. Despite the physical demands of the performance, there is an unmistakable sense of happiness in the room. The musicians are not merely fulfilling an engagement. They are enjoying the privilege of being together and sharing their music with an audience that is completely receptive. Personnel: Larry Gales – Bass, Gigi De Leo – Coordinator, Ben Riley – Drums, Thelonious Monk – Piano, Charlie Rouse – Tenor Saxophone. Includes: Blue Monk, ‘Round About Midnight, Hackensack, Straight, No Chaser.