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Best Jazz Albums of 2026 (So Far)

A few months in, and certain albums have already settled in as records you return to without really thinking about it. This selection of the Best Jazz Albums of 2026 (so far) is simply about choosing what is certainly worth sitting with. Of course, time will tell. But for now, these albums have made a real impression; they have stayed with us, finding their way back onto our stereos again and again.

You will find a mix of directions and styles here. But each of these records, in its own way, is already making 2026 feel like a great year for jazz. We will be adding new releases as the months go by, and will share the final selection, as always, in early December.

Jazz March 2026

Where should you start your next jazz discovery? March delivers a strong set of releases, and these are the ones that stood out. Here is our New Jazz Releases selection for March 2026, featuring memorable albums that should be genuinely worth your listening time.

Kurt Rosenwinkel: Top 5 Must-Hear Picks

Contemporary jazz has seen numerous artists taking it by storm, but a handful of them have been around for decades and crowned for being remarkable and distinctive. Guitarist and composer Kurt Rosenwinkel is one of the elites even among these chosen ones. Revered for having one of the most original styles of composing and guitar playing as well as distinct guitar tones, it is a herculean task to find modern guitarists who Rosenwinkel’s music has not swayed.