Avant-garde jazz releases, week 43

This week's avant-garde jazz releases highlight a diverse range of voices and collaborations, from James Brandon Lewis's tribute album 'Calling Antonin' to Ivo Perelman and Matt Shipp's latest duet recording. New works by Marion Brown, David Murray, and Émilie Aridon-Kociołek and Samy Thiébault reflect ongoing explorations of legacy and innovation. Additional releases from Norma Winstone, Tom Challenger and Evan Parker, and a series of Monk-inspired performances underscore the genre's dynamic continuity.

1. 01

   Bruno Chevillon

   Bruno Chevillon

   Oct 25 · 1 outlet

2. 02

   James Brandon Lewis, Antonín Dvořák

   James Brandon Lewis announces album 'Calling Antonin'

   Oct 22 · 2 outlets

3. 03

   Marion Brown

   Marion Brown

   Oct 25 · 1 outlet

4. 04

   James Brandon Lewis

   James Brandon Lewis flashes his range on Calling Antonín

   Oct 25 · 1 outlet

5. 05

   Ivo Perelman, Matthew Shipp

   Ivo Perelman and Matt Shipp - Duologues 7: Distillation (Squid Note, 2026)

   Oct 24 · 1 outlet

6. 06

   Norma Winstone

   Norma Winstone : A Timeless Place

   Oct 23 · 1 outlet

7. 07

   Weather Report, Wayne Shorter, Joe Zawinul

   Émilie Aridon-Kociołek et Samy Thiébault revisitent Weather Report, Wayne Shorter et Joe Zawinul

   Oct 22 · 1 outlet

8. 08

   Josh Lawrence, Enrico Rava, Keith Jarrett

   New Music From Josh Lawrence, Enrico Rava, Keith Jarrett And More

   Oct 22 · 1 outlet

9. 09

   David Murray

   David Murray, Year One

   Oct 21 · 1 outlet

10. 10

    Tom Waits

    Tom Waits Released “Bad As Me” 15 Years Ago Today

    Oct 21 · 1 outlet

11. 11

    Leigh Pilzer, Tyshawn Sorey, Jackie McLean, Sun Ra

    Leigh Pilzer, Tyshawn Sorey, Jackie McLean, and Sun Ra

    Oct 21 · 1 outlet

12. 12

    Dave Holland, Anna Webber, J.D. Allen

    Dave Holland at 80 + New Music from Anna Webber, JD Allen and Danny Green

    Oct 21 · 1 outlet

13. 13

    Tom Challenger, Evan Parker, False Walls

    Tom Challenger & Evan Parker - May Spring Last A Lifetime (False Walls, 2026)

    Oct 21 · 1 outlet

14. 14

    Abbey Lincoln, Art Blakey, Chick Corea, Billy Higgins, Janis Siegel, Bobby Watson

    Monktober continues with covers from Abbey Lincoln, Art Blakey, Chick Corea, and Billy Higgins. Also new music from Janis Siegel, Bobby Watson, and Others

    Oct 20 · 1 outlet

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