Contemporary jazz releases, week 41

This week in contemporary jazz, new works from Gayance, Julian Lage, and the Branford Marsalis Quartet with Dianne Reeves highlight a rich exploration of improvisation and collaboration. Releases such as 'Roaming' and 'Aberdeen' offer expansive sonic landscapes, while reimagined duets by Pat Metheny and Ornette Coleman underscore enduring artistic dialogues. Projects featuring artists like Larry Goldings, Gretchen Parlato, and Dinner Party reflect a vibrant ecosystem of creative exchange. Mark Isham and John Scofield also contribute insights and new music, reinforcing the genre’s dynamic evolution.

1. 01

   Gayance

   Gayance Shares New Album ‘roaming’

   Oct 9 · 2 outlets

2. 02

   Button Masher, Thundercat

   Thundercat Announces 'Sonic'-Themed Song with Button Masher

   Oct 7 · 2 outlets

3. 03

   Mark Isham

   Mark Isham discusses his music and creative process

   Oct 5 · 2 outlets

4. 04

   Billy Mohler

   Billy Mohler

   Oct 11 · 1 outlet

5. 05

   Julian Lage

   “Aberdeen" was written for the quartet with the idea of having a world to improvise within..

   Oct 9 · 1 outlet

6. 06

   The Branford Marsalis Quartet, Dianne Reeves

   Branford Marsalis Quartet and Dianne Reeves: Dedicated to You review – eloquent Coltrane tribute

   Oct 9 · 1 outlet

7. 07

   Julian Lage, John Medeski, Jorge Roeder, Kenny Wollesen

   Julian Lage - Aberdeen (Visualizer) ft. John Medeski, Jorge Roeder, Kenny Wollesen

   Oct 9 · 1 outlet

8. 08

   Terrace Martin, Robert Glasper, Kamasi Washington, 9th Wonder, Dinner Party

   Dinner Party – Peace of Mind (feat. 9th Wonder) (ft. Terrace Martin, Robert Glasper, Kamasi Washington, 9th Wonder)

   Oct 7 · 1 outlet

9. 09

   Gretchen Parlato, Kevin Sun, Eberhard Weber

   Gretchen Parlato, Kevin Sun, and Eberhard Weber

   Oct 7 · 1 outlet

10. 10

    Pat Metheny, Ornette Coleman

    Pat Metheny, Ornette Coleman - Long Time No See (Visualizer)

    Oct 7 · 1 outlet

11. 11

    Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein, Bill Stewart

    Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein, Bill Stewart, Argot Lunaire and More

    Oct 6 · 1 outlet

12. 12

    John Scofield

    John Scofield: Meant To Be

    Oct 5 · 1 outlet

13. 13

    Pat Metheny, Ornette Coleman

    Pat Metheny, Ornette Coleman - Song X Duo (Visualizer)

    Oct 5 · 1 outlet

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