Carolyn Hume – ‘Uncoiled’
British avant‑garde pianist Carolyn Hume releases her third solo piano album, *Uncoiled*, on Leo Records on 1 April 2026. Recorded on a Kawai BL‑71 and mixed by James Welch, the album blends composed material with free‑form improvisation, creating dreamy, cinematic soundscapes. Guest contributions include vocal trio Sonja Galsworthy and a cello cameo by Sonia Hammond, adding texture to the otherwise intimate piano work. The release continues Hume’s modest yet distinctive interventions in the growing ambient‑piano genre popularized by artists like Ludovico Einaudi.
Matthew Liebeck
London-born trumpeter Matthew Liebeck, now based in Berlin, is set to release his quartet’s second album “Wishes”. The record blends drum‑and‑bass rhythms with post‑bop jazz, reflecting his influences from jungle, bebop and 70s fusion. After two years of playing Berlin’s...
Louis Stewart – ‘Joyce Notes’
Louis Stewart’s 1982 jazz suite "Joyce Notes," commissioned for James Joyce’s centenary, finally sees its first official release after 44 years. The six‑part work intertwines readings of Ulysses passages by actor Eamon Morrissey with Stewart’s bebop‑inflected guitar and an Irish‑American octet....
Brian Molley Quartet – Scottish Tour Dates Mar-May 2026
Glasgow saxophonist Brian Molley’s quartet will tour Scotland from March to May 2026 to promote its sixth album, Tùs/Origin, which explores Scottish musical roots such as Gaelic psalm singing and incorporates elements like Louisiana gospel, jigs and hoedowns. The tour...
Ben Wendel – ‘BarCoDe’
Ben Wendel’s new album BarCoDe, released March 13 2026 on Edition, pairs his tenor saxophone with an unprecedented quartet of vibraphonists—Joel Ross, Simon Moullier, Patricia Brennan and Juan Diego Villalobos. Over six tracks, Wendel writes original pieces that weave vibraphone, marimba, balafon and subtle electronics into a...
Alyn Shipton’s New Orleans Friends – ‘The Oxford Concert’
Alyn Shipton’s New Orleans Friends recorded a live concert on May 11, 2024, in an Oxford church, pairing New Orleans jazz with sacred space. The ensemble—led by Shipton and clarinettist Tom Sancton—performed seven tracks, five drawn from gospel‑originated hymns. The recording showcases clarinet‑driven...
Marco Mezquida Trio at Bergson Kunstkraftwerk, Munich
Barcelona‑based pianist Marco Mezquida debuted his award‑winning trio at Munich’s newly opened Bergson Kunstkraftwerk, performing material from the freshly released album Táctil. The concert showcased the trio’s tactile approach to improvisation, blending piano, cello and Iberian percussion in a 90‑minute...
A Weekend With Ute Lemper – Canterbury and Bradford-on-Avon
Ute Lemper delivered two weekend concerts in Canterbury and Bradford‑on‑Avon, presenting a Kurt Weill tribute and a Marlene Dietrich homage. The shows combined scholarly reverence with personal passion, supported throughout by pianist Vana Gierig. While the Dietrich segment resonated emotionally,...
Sarah L King – ‘The Light Ahead’
Sarah L King releases her second album, The Light Ahead, on March 20, 2026. The record shifts from the intimate confessional tone of her debut to a groove‑led, jazz‑funk sound inspired by late‑80s and early‑90s influences. Produced by Claire Martin,...
Mondays with Morgan: Willy Rodriguez – New Album ‘In The Unknown (I Will Find You)’
Puerto Rican‑born drummer Willy Rodriguez will release his new album In The Unknown (I Will Find You) on March 13 via Sunnyside Records. The record features a bassless trio with saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock, pianist Leo Genovese and spoken‑word contributions from...
Shapeshifter – Shapeshifter
Mark Lockheart’s new trio—featuring bassist Huw V Williams and drummer Jay Davis—has released the self‑titled debut album Shapeshifter. The record fuses jazz improvisation with rock‑driven grooves across a 47‑minute runtime, showcasing Lockheart’s rich saxophone tone supported by a locked‑in rhythm...
Laura Jurd and RAM Jazz Orchestra
Laura Jurd’s newly arranged big‑band suite premiered with the RAM Jazz Orchestra, transforming her small‑group compositions into a vibrant, folk‑rock‑infused performance. The concert featured a full complement of brass, woodwinds, strings, and guest vocalists, highlighting her return to large‑ensemble writing...
Metropole Orkest at 80 – a Musician’s Perspective
The Metropole Orkest celebrated its 80th anniversary, highlighting its evolution from a post‑war Dutch government‑founded ensemble to a genre‑bending laboratory. Horn player Pieter Hunfeld reflects on the orchestra’s singular configuration and its role in bridging jazz, pop, film scores and...
Parents In Jazz: Monika Herzig
Monika Herzig, a German‑born pianist, Vice Rector at Jam Music Lab University and leader of the all‑female jazz ensemble Sheroes, shares how she balances a global performance career with parenting two adult children. She stresses the need for a reliable...