All posts tagged “Ambrose Akinmusire

July August September 2025 - New Jazz releases

Jazz July, August, September 2025

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.

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January February March 2025

Jazz January, February, March 2025

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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Best Jazz Albums of 2014

this post, we will explore the Best Jazz Albums of 2014—each one a unique journey that contributed to making this year a new unforgettable chapter in the history of jazz.

No rank, nor order, just high-quality jazz, by outstanding artists. Listen to the Spotify playlist and scroll through the art covers. Comments on the current selection and suggestions for albums you believe should have made the list are very welcome in the comments section at the end of the post!

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