Niklas Lukassen – ‘Still Waters’ at Jazz Cafe Posk, 12 June
German bassist Niklas Lukassen has issued his debut leader album *Still Waters* on Kurt Rosenwinkel’s Heartcore Records, with the guitarist co‑producing and appearing on several tracks. The record showcases Lukassen’s original compositions performed by an international quartet featuring Ben Van Gelder, Kit Downes and Francesco Ciniglio, plus guest artists. To celebrate the release, Lukassen will launch the album at London’s Jazz Cafe POSK on 12 June with a different all‑star lineup of Will Vinson, Tom Cawley and Marc Michel. The show marks his deepening roots in the UK jazz scene while maintaining a pan‑European presence.
Gerry Mulligan – ‘Gerry Mulligan Meets – Classic Collaborations 1957-59’
The newly released three‑CD box set “Gerry Mulligan Meets – Classic Collaborations 1957‑59” compiles the baritone saxophonist’s most celebrated Verve sessions from the late 1950s, including partnerships with Stan Getz, Paul Desmond, Ben Webster, Johnny Hodges, and rare Mulligan‑Monk recordings....
Immanuel Wilkins Quartet – ‘Live at the Village Vanguard Vol. 1, Vol. 2 & Vol. 3’
Grammy‑nominated alto saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins released a three‑volume live set recorded over two nights at the Village Vanguard in May 2025. The recordings showcase extended, 20‑minute improvisations that blend bebop tradition with modern free‑jazz sensibilities, highlighted by a rare Glissotar...
Amaury Faye NOLA Quartet Feat. Herlin Riley in Berlin
The Amaury Faye NOLA Quartet, featuring veteran New Orleans drummer Herlin Riley and saxophonist Julian Lee, opened the 18th Jazzdor Strasbourg‑Berlin Festival at Berlin’s intimate Gretchen Club. Their set blended classic second‑line grooves with modern swing, showcasing original pieces like...
George – ‘Looking For Consonance’
John Hollenbeck’s new album "George – ‘Looking For Consonance’" drops on May 8, 2026, a tribute to George Floyd that fuses political urgency with avant‑jazz composition. The record mixes intricate four‑to‑the‑floor grooves, synth‑driven textures, and improvisational flair, featuring covers of a Lebanese...
Scott Hamilton/Nat Steele – “Afternoon In Paris – The Music of John Lewis & The MJQ”
Vibraphonist Nat Steele and tenor saxophonist Scott Hamilton have issued a new album, “Afternoon In Paris – The Music of John Lewis & The MJQ,” honoring the Modern Jazz Quartet. The record, available on CD and 180‑gram vinyl, follows a...
Mondays with Morgan: Helen Sung’s Oracles Big Band with Ron Carter at Dizzy’s NYC
Pianist‑composer Helen Sung celebrated the release of her Oracles big‑band album at Dizzy’s Club, Jazz at Lincoln Center, with a special duet and performance alongside mentor Ron Carter, who turned 89. The concert highlighted their decades‑long relationship that began in the...
Jon Onabowu – ‘Now’s The Time’
British drummer Jon Onabowu releases his debut full‑length album, Now’s the Time, on May 15, 2026. The record, described as "cosmic fusion," builds on his long‑standing residency at Ronnie Scott’s and his work with the Balimayo Project. Drawing on the...
RIP Sonny Rollins (1930-2026)
Legendary jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins passed away at his Woodstock, New York home on May 25, 2026, at age 95. The announcement came on the same day the world marked the centenary of Miles Davis, underscoring a symbolic passing of...
Lauren Bush
Canadian‑born jazz vocalist Lauren Bush, now based in London, completed a FACTOR‑funded 2025 Canadian tour, performing in nine cities with a different local trio each night. The tour, which featured 27 musicians across nine dates, underscored her community‑first ethos and...
Jasmine Myra in Solingen, Germany
British alto saxophonist Jasmine Myra performed a concert for about 165 listeners at Solingen’s Theater & Konzerthaus during the Walder Theatertage cultural series. Backed by pianist Jasper Green, guitarist Ben Haskins, bassist Sam Quintana and drummer George Hall, she presented...
Lars Danielsson Liberetto V – ‘Echomyr’
Swedish bassist and composer Lars Danielsson releases the fifth Liberetto album, Echomyr, on 17 April 2026. The record maintains the series’ chamber‑jazz and European folk aesthetic, featuring the core quartet of Magnus Öström, Grégory Privat, John Parricelli and guest trumpeter Arve Henriksen. Tracks...
Alexander Hawkins – ‘Willow Music’ at Cafe Oto
Alexander Hawkins presented "Willow Music" at London’s Cafe Oto with an 11‑musician ensemble, delivering two near‑hour sets of intricate, boundary‑pushing compositions. The pieces, ten in total, share a harmonic DNA built from a single note and blend directed motifs with...
Sarah L King – ‘The Light Ahead’
Sarah L King’s sophomore album The Light Ahead drops on March 20, 2026, expanding on the promise of her 2024 debut Fire Horse. The record features eight original compositions and four reinterpretations, ranging from breezy swing to soulful pop. King...
Eurovision – Слава Лелеці! – Supporting Ukrainian Contestant Leléka
Ukrainian vocalist Viktoria Leléka, performing under her band name Leléka, is set to represent Ukraine at this year’s Eurovision. UK Jazz News broke its usual neutrality to publicly back her, highlighting her recently released album “Sonce u Serci”. The album...