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Jazz June, July, August 2026

As the summer went by, the June 2026 new jazz selection has to become the new jazz selection for June, July, and August 2026. And although I am sorry for the delay, it somehow helped me make a heartfelt selection for two main reasons I would like to share.

First, for the first time in years, I have spent more time listening to my record collection than forthcoming releases. I listened to some albums I was wondering whether to discard — as it helps me keep a tight collection — but mostly to all my favorites, from 1959 to 2025. It made my summer such a wonderful, laid-back moment, filled with music I love. So I must admit that, while I know I am running this blog primarily to help discover the next albums that will be part of my/your best-ever list, the rush of trying to achieve it makes me miss a key goal: enjoying the ones I already have. I will definitely reclaim this goal, as it helps keep the outcome alive (listening to outstanding music we want to return to) and sets the bar.

Jazz April 2026

Where should you start your next jazz discovery? April brings a rich and varied set of releases, from raw, collective energy and uncompromising free improvisation to intimate solo explorations and finely balanced chamber textures. These are the albums that stood out.

Here is our New Jazz Releases selection for April 2026, featuring records genuinely worth your listening time, presented in order of their release dates.

David Maranha, Rodrigo Amado – Wrecks

Wrecks is a duet album by David Maranha and Rodrigo Amado. It was recorded at Escola do Largo in Lisbon, Portugal, on June 4th, 2023, during a special evening dedicated to duets, and released on October 25, 2024, by Nariz Entupido.

Best Jazz Albums of 2017

Here is the finest jazz offerings of 2017, a year that gifted us with a kaleidoscope of sonic adventures, with each album being a testament to the genre’s ability to inspire, challenge and transcend musical boundaries. The albums featured in this Best Jazz Albums of 2017 list–which is in no order–represent styles, moods, and narratives that collectively embody the essence of jazz in its myriad forms.

So here are the 10 jazz albums that made 2017 an unforgettable chapter in the ever-evolving saga of this enchanting genre:

Jazz October 2023

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.