Avant-garde jazz releases, week 38

This week's avant-garde jazz releases and events highlight a convergence of legacy and innovation. Tributes to Sonny Rollins, John Coltrane, and Miles Davis underscore ongoing reverence for foundational figures, while new works by Mary Halvorson, Jon Irabagon, and Alexandra Grimal explore experimental textures and sonic architecture. Collaborations across generations, such as Pat Metheny and Ornette Coleman's reissued visualizers and the ensemble Dollar Brand/Don Cherry/Carlos Ward, reflect the genre's enduring spirit of cross-pollination. Live performances and reissues alike continue to expand the boundaries of improvisational expression.

1. 01

   Joshua Redman, Sonny Rollins

   Joshua Redman annonce un album en hommage à Sonny Rollins

   Sep 16 · 2 outlets

2. 02

   Randy Weston, John Coltrane, Miles Davis

   Detroit Jazz Festival 2026 to Honor Centennial Honorees Randy Weston, John Coltrane, Miles Davis

   Sep 15 · 2 outlets

3. 03

   Jon Irabagon

   Jon Irabagon, compositeur dans le vent

   Sep 20 · 1 outlet

4. 04

   Alexandra Grimal

   Alexandra Grimal - Marée Basse (Self-Released, 2026) Sculpting Silence 3

   Sep 18 · 1 outlet

5. 05

   John Coltrane, Miles Davis

   Miles Davis and John Coltrane Complete Columbia Recordings Reissue Announced

   Sep 18 · 1 outlet

6. 06

   Pat Metheny, Ornette Coleman

   Pat Metheny, Ornette Coleman - Mob Job (Visualizer)

   Sep 16 · 1 outlet

7. 07

   Mary Halvorson

   Mary Halvorson Announces Fall Performances and New Fire & Water Quintet Album

   Sep 15 · 1 outlet

8. 08

   Carlos Ward, Abdullah Ibrahim, Don Cherry

   Dollar Brand/Don Cherry/Carlos Ward :: The Third World-Underground

   Sep 15 · 1 outlet

9. 09

   Skinny Hightower, Ralph Alessi, Buster Williams, Jon Madof

   Skinny Hightower, Ralph Alessi, Neves E Silva, Buster Williams, Jon Madof, Rob Dixon

   Sep 15 · 1 outlet

10. 10

    David Thomas Broughton, Matthew Bourne, Neil Turpin

    David Thomas Broughton, Matthew Bourne, Neil Turpin – Pensées musicales

    Sep 15 · 1 outlet

11. 11

    Leïla Martial, Valentin Ceccaldi

    Jazz | Cie la Barde (Leïla Martial et Valentin Ceccaldi). Se métamorphoser avec Le jardin des délices

    Sep 15 · 1 outlet

12. 12

    Henry Threadgill, Rich Halley

    Henry Threadgill, Shipp/Parker, Glass Triangle and Rich Halley

    Sep 14 · 1 outlet

13. 13

    Pat Metheny, Ornette Coleman

    Pat Metheny, Ornette Coleman - Song X (Visualizer)

    Sep 14 · 1 outlet

14. 14

    Hayden Chisholm

    Hayden Chisholm: To Bee Ritual at Neu St. Alban Church, Cologne

    Sep 14 · 1 outlet

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