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Contemporary jazz releases, week 43

· 8 releases

This week in contemporary jazz features new work from James Brandon Lewis, whose album 'Calling Antonin' explores expressive depth and musical dialogue. Collaborations and solo projects highlight the genre’s diversity, with releases from Pat Metheny and Brad Mehldau, as well as contributions from Jorge Roeder, Florian Arbenz, Greg Osby, Bill Frisell, Josh Lawrence, Enrico Rava, Keith Jarrett, and others. The ongoing Monktober celebration includes fresh interpretations of classic pieces by Abbey Lincoln, Art Blakey, Chick Corea, and Billy Higgins, alongside new compositions from Janis Siegel and Bobby Watson. These releases reflect a broad spectrum of approaches within contemporary jazz, from intimate trio settings to expansive, cinematic collaborations.

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