New hard bop releases: November 2 – 8, 2026

This week's hard bop releases highlight rare archival discoveries and fresh reinterpretations, including newly uncovered John Coltrane recordings from the Tiberi Tapes and Emma-Jean Thackray's reimagining of Miles Davis' 'Tutu'. Artists such as Enrico Rava and Joe Lovano explore bold new directions in their collaborative work, while others like Fabian Almazan and Florian Hoefner bring eco-conscious sounds to the forefront. The spotlight also falls on Thelonious Monk and other keyboard innovators, alongside contributions from Charles Tolliver, Irène Schweizer, and a wide range of emerging and established voices.

1. 01

   John Coltrane

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

   Nov 6 · 1 outlet

2. 02

   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

3. 03

   Emma‐Jean Thackray, Miles Davis

   Emma-Jean Thackray Reinterprets Miles Davis’ ‘Tutu’

   Nov 6 · 1 outlet

4. 04

   Enrico Rava, Joe Lovano

   Enrico Rava Fearless Five with Joe Lovano: Corners review | John Fordham's jazz album of the month

   Nov 6 · 1 outlet

5. 05

   Joey DeFrancesco, Fabian Almazan, Ekep Nkwelle, Florian Hoefner

   Joey DeFrancesco all the way live + Eco Friendly tunes from Fabian Almazan, Ekep Nkwelle and Florian Hoefner

   Nov 4 · 1 outlet

6. 06

   Miles Davis

   Miles Davis Released “Water Babies” 50 Years Ago Today

   Nov 3 · 1 outlet

7. 07

   Thelonious Monk, John Donegan, Tom Schuman

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

   Nov 3 · 1 outlet

8. 08

   Charles Tolliver, Irène Schweizer, Enrico Rava, Michael Blake

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

   Nov 3 · 1 outlet

9. 09

   Branford Marsalis, Dianne Reeves, Michael Blake, Greg Adams, Christian McBride, Ursa Major, Dida Pelled, Stew Cutler, Lauren Henderson

   Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves, Michael Blake, Greg Adams, Margaret Slovak, Christian McBride and Ursa Major, Dida Pelled, Stew Cutler, Lauren Henderson and More

   Nov 2 · 1 outlet

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