New avant-garde jazz releases: November 2 – 8, 2026

This week's avant-garde jazz releases highlight a range of innovative approaches, from Henry Threadgill and Zooid's continued explorations to Silke Eberhard's interpretive performance of Threadgill's work. New albums by Tony Malaby, Bruno Chevillon, and Stephan Crump reflect deep personal visions, while archival discoveries like the first release of the Lost John Coltrane Recordings offer fresh perspectives on jazz history. Collaborations such as Colin Stetson and Brìghde Chaimbeul’s 'All the Light in the World' and Matthew Shipp and William Parker’s free-form dialogue underscore the genre's evolving textures. Additional releases from Carmen Quill, Billy Mohler, and others, alongside reissues and critical reviews, present a diverse and introspective landscape.

1. 01

   Henry Threadgill

   Henry Threadgill et Zooid

   Nov 8 · 1 outlet

2. 02

   Tony Malaby

   Tony Malaby

   Nov 8 · 1 outlet

3. 03

   Henry Threadgill

   Silke Eberhard joue Henry Threadgill

   Nov 8 · 1 outlet

4. 04

   Jim Hall

   Jim Hall's Concierto de Aranjuez, New Releases and more

   Nov 8 · 1 outlet

5. 05

   Carmen Quill, Billy Mohler, Bruno Chevillon, Gilbert Holmström, Michael Wollny

   Carmen Quill, Billy Mohler, Bruno Chevillon, Gilbert Holmström, Michael Wollny

   Nov 7 · 1 outlet

6. 06

   John Coltrane

   Lost John Coltrane Recordings The Tiberi Tapes Released for First Time Ever

   Nov 6 · 1 outlet

7. 07

   Wyclef Jean, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Muhammad Ali

   Wyclef Jean Talks “The Greatest” Muhammad Ali & Why He And Ms. Lauryn Hill Are Superheroes

   Nov 6 · 1 outlet

8. 08

   Katerine, John Coltrane, Miguel Atwood‐Ferguson

   Six albums à découvrir cette semaine, de l’introspection dépressive de Philippe Katerine à la relecture de John Coltrane par Miguel Atwood-Ferguson

   Nov 6 · 1 outlet

9. 09

   Bruno Chevillon

   Bruno Chevillon : Etats des lieux

   Nov 6 · 1 outlet

10. 10

    Enrico Rava, Joe Lovano

    Enrico Rava Fearless Five with Joe Lovano: Corners review | John Fordham's jazz album of the month

    Nov 6 · 1 outlet

11. 11

    Jenny Scheinman

    ALBUM REVIEW: Jenny Scheinman’s ‘One Hundred Years Today’ Echoes Across a Century

    Nov 5 · 1 outlet

12. 12

    Colin Stetson, Brìghde Chaimbeul

    Colin Stetson & Brìghde Chaimbeul – All the Light in the World

    Nov 5 · 1 outlet

13. 13

    Stephan Crump

    Bassist and Composer Stephan Crump Debuts a New Quartet

    Nov 5 · 1 outlet

14. 14

    Matthew Shipp, William Parker

    Matthew Shipp and William Parker Discover Structure in Freedom

    Nov 4 · 1 outlet

15. 15

    Charles Tolliver, Irène Schweizer, Enrico Rava, Michael Blake

    Charles Tolliver, Irène Schweizer, Enrico Rava, Michael Blake and More

    Nov 3 · 1 outlet

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