World of Jazz 804

Music has always been a reflection of the moment—an ever evolving landscape shaped by innovation, tradition, and reinvention. This selection of new releases brings together a fascinating cross-section of contemporary sounds, moving from expansive large-ensemble arrangements and intricate modern jazz compositions to free improvisation and avant-garde exploration. Whether driven by deep grooves, striking dynamic contrasts, or quiet moments of acoustic intimacy, each piece offers a distinct listening experience. PLAYLIST Sam Blakeslee Large Group “Slow Growth/New Growth (Feat. Matt Pavolka and Martha Kato)” from New Blood (Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records) 00:00 Russ Spiegel “Lydian Dream” from Timepieces (Ruzztone Music) 10:47 Charles Tolliver All Stars “Peace With Myself” from Right Now And Then (Strata-East) 21:37 Eduardo Elia “La Templanza” from Las Nubes (Club Del Disco) 31:02 Kevin Sun “Hold Music” from Kevin Sun 1 (Endectomorph Music) 39:09 Raymond Roussel “Black Is The Colour” from No One Asked Us Yet (Halocline Trance) 44:58 Tres Hongos “Skipped Rocks Don’t Not Dance” from More Chips (Relative Pitch Records) 55:20 Mick Goodrick “In The Tavern Of Ruin” from In Pas(s)ing (ECM Records) 1:07:07 Florian Stoffner “bijou f” from bijou (Relative Pitch Records) 1:18:28 Chad Taylor Trio featuring Brian Settles and Neil Podgurski “Between Sound And Silence” from The Daily Biological (Cuneiform Records) 1:27:38 Finola Merivale Catherine Sikora “Des Os” from Abhaile (Relative Pitch Records) 1:39:40 Joanna Mattrey, Camila Nebbia, Camilo Ángeles & Violeta García “1” from Heavy Handed (Relative Pitch Records) 1:58:13