New jazz fusion releases: November 2 – 8, 2026

This week in jazz fusion, archival releases and fresh reinterpretations highlight a dynamic cross-section of the genre's evolution. Notable among these are new box sets from Soft Machine and Allan Holdsworth, alongside long-awaited demos from Chris Poland and Gar Samuelson's pre-Megadeth project. Artists like Emma-Jean Thackray and Stephan Crump introduce new quartet work, while collaborations and tributes to figures like Miles Davis and Carlos Santana continue to resonate. The week also features visualizers for Pat Metheny and Brad Mehldau's latest, alongside diverse releases from Michael Pagan Big Band and others.

1. 01

   Soft Machine

   Soft Machine Announces New Audio/Video Box Set

   Nov 4 · 2 outlets

2. 02

   Carlos Santana, Edgar Barrera, Natalia Lafourcade

   Natalia Lafourcade and Edgar Barrera discuss collaboration with Carlos Santana

   Nov 2 · 1 outlet

3. 03

   Chris Poland, Gar Samuelson, Megadeth

   CHRIS POLAND And GAR SAMUELSON's Pre-MEGADETH Band THE NEW YORKERS To Release Collection Of Never-Before-Heard Demos And Live Tracks

   Nov 8 · 1 outlet

4. 04

   Soft Machine

   Soft Machine’s Live History on Bandcamp

   Nov 8 · 1 outlet

5. 05

   Allan Holdsworth

   [News] Mascot Label release Allan Holdsworth’s “Live At Yoshi’s” on 4xLP and two CD/Bluray Boxsets

   Nov 6 · 1 outlet

6. 06

   Emma‐Jean Thackray, Miles Davis

   Emma-Jean Thackray Reinterprets Miles Davis’ ‘Tutu’

   Nov 6 · 1 outlet

7. 07

   Tim Lefebvre, i4M2, Heckle Chamber

   Perusal #85: Dan Rosenboom, Tim Lefebvre & Caleb Dolister, i4M2, Heckle Chamber…

   Nov 6 · 1 outlet

8. 08

   Phil Manzanera, The John Sally Ride

   The John Sally Ride Share ‘Stranded After Touring Stranded’ Video Featuring Phil Manzanera

   Nov 6 · 1 outlet

9. 09

   Jenny Scheinman

   ALBUM REVIEW: Jenny Scheinman’s ‘One Hundred Years Today’ Echoes Across a Century

   Nov 5 · 1 outlet

10. 10

    Stephan Crump

    Bassist and Composer Stephan Crump Debuts a New Quartet

    Nov 5 · 1 outlet

11. 11

    OMA, Nujabes

    On se met bien en écoutant le Nujabes Mix d’OMA

    Nov 5 · 1 outlet

12. 12

    Makoto San, Makoto

    En VYG avec Makoto San

    Nov 4 · 1 outlet

13. 13

    Pat Metheny, Brad Mehldau

    Pat Metheny, Brad Mehldau - Bachelor's III (Visualizer)

    Nov 4 · 1 outlet

14. 14

    Τάνια Γιαννούλη, Nik Bärtsch

    Tania Giannouli & Nik Bärtsch - Metakosmos (Fuga Libera, 2026)

    Nov 4 · 1 outlet

15. 15

    Chercán

    [Review] Chercán – Canto De Silencio

    Nov 3 · 1 outlet

16. 16

    Fire‐Toolz

    Fire-Toolz – Groupés autour de ma ouverture !

    Nov 3 · 1 outlet

17. 17

    Miles Davis

    Miles Davis Released “Water Babies” 50 Years Ago Today

    Nov 3 · 1 outlet

18. 18

    Ron Vincent, Azar Lawrence, Emmaline, Clay Giberson

    Six new releases from Michael Pagan Big Band, Ron Vincent, Jon DeLucia, Azar Lawrence, Emmaline and Clay Giberson

    Nov 3 · 1 outlet

19. 19

    Mike Clark

    Mike Clark – Kuon Ganjo

    Nov 2 · 1 outlet

20. 20

    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

21. 21

    Pat Metheny, Brad Mehldau

    Pat Metheny, Brad Mehldau - Say the Brother's Name (Visualizer)

    Nov 2 · 1 outlet

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