New free jazz releases: November 2 – 8, 2026

This week's free jazz releases highlight long-lost recordings, reimagined classics, and new explorations of improvisational freedom. Among the highlights are newly unearthed John Coltrane sessions, Emma-Jean Thackray's rework of Miles Davis' 'Tutu,' and collaborative efforts by Matthew Shipp and William Parker. Additional releases feature reinterpretations of jazz icons by Miguel Atwood-Ferguson and Anna Webber, alongside works from Charles Tolliver, Irène Schweizer, and Mats Gustafsson with Kimmo Pohjonen. The week also includes archival discoveries and a focus on keyboard-driven experimentation.

1. 01

   John Coltrane

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

   Nov 6 · 1 outlet

2. 02

   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

3. 03

   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

4. 04

   Emma‐Jean Thackray, Miles Davis

   Emma-Jean Thackray Reinterprets Miles Davis’ ‘Tutu’

   Nov 6 · 1 outlet

5. 05

   Anna Webber

   Anna Webber, “it’s easier to imagine the end of the world…”

   Nov 4 · 1 outlet

6. 06

   Matthew Shipp, William Parker

   Matthew Shipp and William Parker Discover Structure in Freedom

   Nov 4 · 1 outlet

7. 07

   Brandi Carlile, Leon Thomas, Magnus Ferrell, JYT

   Brandi Carlile, Leon Thomas & Magnus Ferrell Christmas Covers (Plus a JYT Original) Adorn Starbucks’ First Holiday Album in More Than a Decade

   Nov 4 · 1 outlet

8. 08

   Thelonious Monk, John Donegan, Tom Schuman

   Keyboard Special: Thelonious Monk, John Donegan, Tom Schuman and others

   Nov 3 · 1 outlet

9. 09

   Charles Tolliver, Irène Schweizer, Enrico Rava, Michael Blake

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

   Nov 3 · 1 outlet

10. 10

    James Emery

    Overdue Ovation: James Emery

    Nov 2 · 1 outlet

11. 11

    Sunn O))), Boris, William Basinski, Ingrid Laubrock

    Newsbits: Sunn O))) and Boris, The Elemental, William Basinski, Ingrid Laubrock

    Nov 2 · 1 outlet

12. 12

    Mats Gustafsson, Kimmo Pohjonen

    Mats Gustafsson / Kimmo Pohjonen : Two Balls Are Enough

    Nov 2 · 1 outlet

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