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06/02/2026

Geri Allen & Kurt Rosenwinkler - A Lovesome Thing - Motema
A Lovesome Thing is the one-and-only recorded collaboration between jazz greats Geri Allen and Kurt Rosenwinkel, which took place live at the famed Philharmonie de Paris on September 5, 2012. The two play as if with one mind. Geri spoke often of her desire to do a studio recording to document the 'flow and freedom" she experienced playing with Kurt that night in Paris. Unfortunately, we lost her before that date ever materialized, but fortunately, that concert was recorded. Produced by Kurt Rosenwinkel and Motema's Jana Herzen, A Lovesome Thing is warmly dedicated to Geri's memory. This album is truly a 'lovesome thing' for fans of Geri, of Kurt, and of piano and guitar jazz fans at large.

https://open.spotify.com/album/47b74rWLSpPJjFfmw3gLUh?si=gJnyqAINQN2jT-_SJhvcTQ

Kurt Rosenwinkel · album · 2023 · 8 songs

06/02/2026

Django Festival Allstars - Evolution - Motema
Django Festival Allstars: EVOLUTION is a dazzling, high-octane audiophile studio album of striking new gypsy jazz compositions. Celebrating 25 years of the historic Django Reinhardt NY Festival—where the Allstars first united in 2002—the album captures one of jazz’s most exhilarating ensembles at full power. The group both honors and expands the legacy of Reinhardt and Grappelli’s “Gypsy Swing,” the sound that electrified Paris in the 1930s and ’40s and is now enjoying a global resurgence. Core members Samson Schmitt (guitar), Ludovic Beier (accordion/accordina), and Pierre Blanchard (violin) shine not only as from within this astonishingly cohesive quintet, but also as virtuosic jazz soloists and composers of the highest order. EVOLUTION is more than a celebration—it’s a statement of artistic growth, a testament to enduring legacy, and a thrilling glimpse into the future of gypsy jazz.

https://open.spotify.com/album/0bAn9aM8SS1BaxEl20Ptw9?si=bnHJBYeIQqaxM4GBtXxPhw

Django Festival Allstars · album · 2026 · 12 songs

06/02/2026

Shuteen Erdenebaatar and Nils Kugelmann - Under the Same Stars - Motema
German Jazz Prize winners Shuteen Erdenebaatar (a Motéma artist and a Downbeat 2025 Critics Poll Rising Star Artist of the Year) and Nils Kugelmann (a celebrated ACT Music artist) converge on Under the Same Stars, a captivating duo album blending jazz, classical, and cinematic music into a poetic and thrilling musical adventure. This exquisite follow-up to Erdenebaatar’s breakout debut, Rising Sun pairs her evocative piano with Kugelmann’s rare contra alto clarinet, creating an intimate and unexpected sonic palette. As partners in both life and sound, their natural chemistry has been honed through over 300 performances since they first met in 2020, including more than 100 concerts across Europe and Asia in the past year alone. The album features original compositions by both artists. Highlights include the luminous “Mirror Under Water,” the joyous “Tiny Wonders,” and “What Will Remain,” a Kugelmann ballad that features the haunting sound of the Morin Khuur (Mongolia’s iconic horsehead fiddle), as well as Erdenebaatar’s gorgeous “Whispers Beyond Time” featuring special guest Jakob Manz on alto recorder. Drawing inspiration from celestial mythology of Erdenebaatar’s Mongolian homeland, Under the Same Stars is the second volume in a trilogy Erdenbaatar is releasing via the Grammy-winning Motéma Music label. It showcases two remarkable young artists whose musical connection is both intuitive and profound.

https://open.spotify.com/album/5a126wVRebCJbCizk0Dvm2?si=wylnAcisR7a1V_zGb6UTmQ

Shuteen Erdenebaatar · album · 2025 · 10 songs

06/02/2026

Deepak Thettu - "On Deck" - Sodara Music
In his own words: "I wanted to record a song that captures that spark of pure anticipation, that excitement when you can feel something meaningful about to unfold. You’ve put in the work, you’ve dreamed it forward… And now the moment is finally here… The result, is “On Deck”, the title track of my upcoming debut CD. From its opening swell and brisk tempo, to the dancing guitars and soaring saxophone, “On Deck” is aimed to light a spark in you. I am blessed to create with my dear friend, producer, saxophonist and composer Judah Sealy whose touch on this track is nothing short of stellar. I Can’t Wait for you to hear it… Step “On Deck” with me and enjoy the experience"

Artist · 928 monthly listeners.

06/02/2026

Marion Meadows - "Say What" - Shanachie
Smooth Jazz Superstar Marion Meadows is without question one of the most popular and unique talents on the jazz scene today. Blessed with movie star looks and the smoothest saxophone tone on the on the planet, Marion has sold over two million albums in his brilliant career. His constant string of radio hits and relentless touring have garnered legions of fans, and his appearances with such varied artists as The Temptations, Michael Bolton and Will Downing are a testament to his broad audience appeal. Just Doing Me, Marion's most intimate and heartfelt album to date, takes the listener on a sensuous journey through a soundscape of brilliant original compositions and masterful improvisations. The album is produced by the top producers in smooth jazz: Marion's long-time collaborator, Chris "Big Dog" Davis (Will Downing, Gerald Albright, Maysa), Wirlie Morris (Norman Brown, Charlie Wilson), and Paul Brown (Boney James, Peter White)! Highlights include the deeply sensuous "Pink Glass," the funky and spirited "Say What," and much more!

https://open.spotify.com/track/27TMU6od4TGOyczOzHe7Rk?si=f5cdce07970d4153

Marion Meadows · Just Doing Me · Song · 2024

06/02/2026

Horn & Holland - "Make It Count" - Horn Records
Keyboardist/producer Darren Horn and saxophonist Dr. Sean Holland have combined their extensive and diverse musical backgrounds to create a fresh new sound and vision for the smooth jazz genre. Their trademark is the ability to blend jazz, R&B, and gospel — music that is intensely grooving, uplifting, and designed to take the listener on a journey. Their new single "Make It Count" is described as a soulful, intentional piece focusing on creating meaningful moments. The steady rhythm glides along with the sleek melody awakening the smoothest grooves for the tapping of toes or the snapping of fingers. This is the song that inspires your day, then after hours has you on the dance floor dancing like a pro. Every note, every beat does exactly what the title says - Make It Count. Music that shifts the atmosphere!

https://open.spotify.com/track/2XHTM3reHN4VaC6YBYzPcB?si=a7454dd5abbb449c

Horn and Holland · Make It Count (Live) · Song · 2026

06/02/2026

Congratulations to Phylicia Rae! #1 on Billboard, Mediabase and The Smooth Jazz Network!

05/20/2026

Lakecia Benjamin - We Dream - Artwork Records
We Dream is the new studio album by New York–based alto saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Lakecia Benjamin. Conceived as a deeply band-driven project, her sixth album and Artwork Records debut centers on Benjamin’s frequent collaborators in pianists Oscar Pérez and Miki Hayama and bassist Elias Bailey — along with new associates in trumpeter Sean Jones, and drummer Jonathan Barber — alongside an expansive cast of guest collaborators drawn from across jazz, R&B, hip-hop, and experimental music. We Dream reflects what Benjamin describes as a shift in perspective — a response to the present moment and the world around her. “I started thinking about the idea of being a bright light in a dark space. Things feel really dark right now — everywhere — and we’re trying to be that light.” Rather than assembling guests for ornamentation, Benjamin approached the project as a collective statement, bringing together artists she admires for their capacity to evolve, innovate, and reshape musical language.

https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/4xb4LQcCGHcrqacInK4Q3c?si=cbb21cbc07ce40a8

Lakecia Benjamin · Upcoming album · Releases on Jun 5, 2026 · 11 songs

05/20/2026

Eva Cortes - La Malinche - Truth Revolution Records
La Malinche is a record born from urgency. From ICE raids and systemic racism to abuse of power and erased histories, this album is Eva Cortés singing back—loudly, rhythmically, and without apology. She calls it “Protest meets Rhythm”: music as vindication, memory, and collective dance floor. The title references La Malinche, the Indigenous woman enslaved during the Spanish conquest who became translator, survivor, and mother of the first mestizo child recorded in colonial chronicles. Cortés reclaims her not as a traitor, but as a symbol of resilience, forced hybridity, and Indigenous endurance. From Ushuaia (Argentina) to Utqiagvik (Alaska), the album insists on a radical truth: despite borders, colonization, and attempts at erasure, the Indigenous peoples of the Americas are one continuum—alive, strong, and still reclaiming their destiny. Musically, La Malinche blends jazz with flamenco, Afro-Latin and Indigenous influences. The result is music that invites you to dance, think, and stand up at the same time. At its core, La Malinche isn’t about nostalgia or victimhood. It’s about joy as resistance, rhythm as survival, and music as a place where history, protest, and hope move together.

https://open.spotify.com/album/3LWt06PzcVOT74g4PtT5FI?si=h5OkAFCmTRO0qWGWCEOt-Q

Eva Cortés · single · 2026 · 1 songs