Hard bop releases, week 43

This week's hard bop releases highlight a dynamic mix of archival discoveries and fresh interpretations, featuring reimagined works by Miles Davis, Clifford Jordan, and Sun Ra alongside new recordings from Cory Weeds, David Champagne, and Leigh Pilzer. Artists such as Hendrik Meurkens, Christian McBride, and Ekep Nkwelle contribute original material, while tributes to Wayne Shorter and Joe Zawinul emerge through Émilie Aridon-Kociołek and Samy Thiébault. The ongoing Monktober series includes performances of Thelonious Monk’s compositions by Abbey Lincoln, Art Blakey, and Chick Corea, alongside new contributions from Janis Siegel and Bobby Watson. The selections reflect both the enduring legacy and evolving spirit of hard bop.

1. 01

   Miles Davis, Clifford Jordan, Ruben Fox

   From Plato's Cave to Señor Blues: new voices and classic tracks from Miles Davis, Lucas Walters, Clifford Jordan, Ruben Fox and more

   Oct 24 · 1 outlet

2. 02

   Weather Report, Wayne Shorter, Joe Zawinul

   Émilie Aridon-Kociołek et Samy Thiébault revisitent Weather Report, Wayne Shorter et Joe Zawinul

   Oct 22 · 1 outlet

3. 03

   Cory Weeds, Rahsaan Barber, Joey DeFrancesco

   Cory Weeds, Rahsaan Barber, David Champagne, Joey DeFrancesco and more

   Oct 22 · 1 outlet

4. 04

   Hendrik Meurkens, Christian McBride, Ekep Nkwelle, Donald Vega

   Four new releases from Hendrik Meurkens, Christian McBride, Ekep Nkwelle and Donald Vega

   Oct 21 · 1 outlet

5. 05

   Leigh Pilzer, Tyshawn Sorey, Jackie McLean, Sun Ra

   Leigh Pilzer, Tyshawn Sorey, Jackie McLean, and Sun Ra

   Oct 21 · 1 outlet

6. 06

   Abbey Lincoln, Art Blakey, Chick Corea, Billy Higgins, Janis Siegel, Bobby Watson

   Monktober continues with covers from Abbey Lincoln, Art Blakey, Chick Corea, and Billy Higgins. Also new music from Janis Siegel, Bobby Watson, and Others

   Oct 20 · 1 outlet

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