Monthly Jazz Selections – For every month, discover a selection of 10 jazz albums released that month, with full details and playlist.
Where should you start your next jazz discovery? February delivers a strong set of releases, and these are the ones that stood out. Here is our New Jazz Releases selection for February 2026, featuring memorable albums that should be genuinely worth your listening time.
What does jazz sound like in January 2026? The opening month of the new year often arrives quietly, once the end-of-year lists have settled and the rush has passed, creating space for new records again. This January 2026 jazz selection brings together albums that value nuance, beauty, and strong artistic intent. These are releases that stayed with us, each in its own way, and felt worth sharing to start the year with focus, curiosity, and open ears.
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Summer 2025 is now behind us. Our Jazz Summer 2025 roundup revisits the most exciting new jazz albums released in July, August, and September 2025. From bold big band to intimate solo, here are the eleven highlights worth remembering, and returning to.
If you would like to write a jazz album review or put together your own selection of new releases, I wouldd love to feature it. This space is meant for more than just one perspective, so if you feel like stepping up and adding yours, get in touch.
Curious about what jazz has in store this month? We are excited to share our June 2025 selection of albums set to drop later this month. These releases have caught our ear and we are certain they will captivate yours too. From fresh sounds to unforgettable performances, each album is a must-listen. Explore them in the order of their release dates as you won’t want to miss a single one.
What should you expect from jazz this month? Welcome to our May 2025 selection of albums, featuring those already released or set to drop later this month in our “What to Wait For” section. These albums have captured our full attention and are definitely worth your time. They are listed in order of their release dates.
April 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting month for jazz, with a range of new albums covering both contemporary and avant-garde styles, there is plenty to look forward to. In this post, we highlight six upcoming jazz releases that you won’t want to miss.
We can already tell that the end-of-year selection for 2025 is going to be a tough call, especially in the duet category. During the first three months of the year—January, February, and March—an overwhelming number of outstanding duo albums have been released. This is great news for us–jazz enthusiasts–but it also means we will face a real challenge when the time comes to decide which ones stand out the most (though isn’t that always the case?).
This year’s opening quarter has set a high bar. In this post, we will explore the albums that have already captured our attention and perhaps set the tone for the rest of the year. So, here it is, our selection of jazz for January, February, & March 2025.
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What should you expect from jazz this month? Welcome to our January 2024 selection of albums that have already been released or will soon be released this month (“What to Wait For”). These albums got our full attention and are worth your time. They are listed in order of release date.
Note: you are very welcome to add/submit any new release to this Google Sheet. Read more about the project here.
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What should you expect from jazz this month? Welcome to our October 2023 selection of albums that have already been or will soon be released this month. These albums grabbed our full attention, and they are worth your time. They are listed in order of release date.
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What should you expect from jazz this month? Welcome to our September 2023 (and a little of August actually) selection of albums that have already been or will soon be released this month. These albums grabbed our full attention, and they are worth your time. They are listed in order of release date.
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