Releases of the week

Hard bop releases, week 41

· 11 releases

This week's hard bop highlights include Miles Okazaki's solo guitar exploration of Thelonious Monk's complete catalog, alongside new releases from Henri Texier, Enrico Rava and Joe Lovano, and a vinyl reissue of Miles Davis's 1969 Copenhagen concert. Tributes to legacy figures such as Coleman Hawkins, John Coltrane, and Emily Remler are featured, including a documentary announcement and a commemorative collection marking 87 years of Hawkins's iconic recording. Artists like Bobby Watson, Christine Tobin, Carmen Lundy, and Ahmad Jamal contribute to a vibrant mix of new music and reissued classics. The month also celebrates Thelonious Monk's birthday with performances from Paris and New York, reflecting the genre's enduring international reach.

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