#AnAlbumADay 2026-40
Zuversicht - Nils Wülker
Nils was unknown to me, but the rest of the personnel are all jazz heavyweights. A solid listen that I will definitely come. back to.
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#jazz #trumpet #music
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#AnAlbumADay 2026-39
Cosmique Hyptnotique (self-titled)
This record sounds like what you'd get if you'd asked a talented high-schooler to compose an avant-garde soundtrack for Spongebob Squarepants.
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#weird #music
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#AnAlbumADay 2026-38
Rites & Revelations - Laura Jurd
One of the few albums that's given me a similar listening experience as Bitches Brew. The best avant garden record I've heard in a while.
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#jazz #trumpet #music
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#AnAlbumADay 2026-37
Minimal - Percussions de Strasbourg
A mallet percussion record that evoked some strong but forgotten memories. Oh, and it also has some beautiful music on it.
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#minimal #percussion #music
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#AnAlbumADay 2026-36
We Want Waan - Waan
I took a chance on an electronic record and was pleasantly surprised. Maybe I need to listen to more electronic music...
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#electronic #music
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#AnAlbumADay 2026-35
Solo Three - Erik Hall
A fascinating study in texture that prompted me to reflect on what makes repetition in music interesting and not boring.
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#minimal #classical #music
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#AnAlbumADay 2026-34
Lost in The Wonder - Cory Wong
Lightweight and frivolous. Maybe that's what makes it worthwhile.
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#pop #guitar #music
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#AnAlbumADay 2026-33
Gospel Music - Joel Ross
A few great moments, but otherwise a flat landscape without much emotional topography.
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#jazz #music
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#AnAlbumADay 2026-32
Indigo -- Nabou
A wonderfully introspective album from a Belgian trombonist who might be one of modern jazz's most unique voices.
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#jazz #trombone #music
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#AnAlbumADay 2026-31
R&B Organ Trio - Corey Fonville, Sam Fribush, Charlie Hunter
Medicinal music for a late-night recharge. The only downside is that it only lasts 18 minutes.
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#soul #music
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#AnAlbumADay 2026-30
Flowers - Soulive
It's great to hear more from Soulive. Especially since Flowers—released today!—has that "it" factor.
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#funk #music
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#AnAlbumADay 2026-29
Hourglass - Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra
Sounds like 100-grit sandpaper, and works like it to, to scrub off the crud off your soul. Big recommend.
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#funk #music
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#AnAlbumADay 2026-28
Stories of Life - Triosence
Pretty, but I was hoping for something a bit more untamed. The bass is the best part.
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#jazz #piano #music
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#AnAlbumADay 2026-27
Olha Maria - Hugo Lippi
A nice return to reality after yesterday's brain melting sonic trip.
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#jazz #guitar #music
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#AnAlbumADay 2026-26
Inkyra - Emma Rawicz
The first real "holy shit" moment in this series. This record set a new bar, and I'm worried it's too high.
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#jazz #music
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#AnAlbumADay 2026-25
Starting To Get Light - Chris Ballew
A whimsical little ditty with some surprising depth to it.
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#music #review
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#AnAlbumADay 2026-24
Loup(s) - Matthis Pascaud
Relaxing grooves. Great for background music while working or reading, but not much else.
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#music
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#AnAlbumADay 2026-23
Scenes From Above - Julian Lage
I have been (im)patiently waiting for this record on @bluenoterecords.bsky.social for a couple of months. It was well worth the wait.
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#jazz #music
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#AnAlbumADay 2026-22
Elipsis - Michael League, Pedrito Martínez, Antonio Sánchez
Polyrhythm mania. A nice blend of Afro-cuban percussion, Yoruba chants, and jazz fusion.
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#music #cuba #percussion
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#AnAlbumADay 2026-21
Light Rivers - Brad Allen Williams
A cosmic journey. Full of vintage sounds that never sound old.
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#fusion #music
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#AnAlbumADay 2026-20
Aquáticos - Fabiano do Nascimento & E Ruscha V
An ambient electronic record with subtle jazz fusion sensibilities. Takes you on a trip to alien water planets.
Check out the full review on my blog.
#music #ambientmusic #fusion
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#AnAlbumADay 2026-19
Zbonprés Sessions - Wajdi Riahi
The closest thing I've ever heard to the classic Jarret / DeJohnette / Peacock trio, while still sounding new. Riahi is definitely one my top pianists now.
Check out the full review on my blog.
#jazz #music
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#AnAlbumADay 2026-18
Shaking Hand - Shaking Hand
A bore. There's one good song.
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#music #review
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#AnAlbumADay 2026-17
Resisei Lyla - Yosef Gutman
Just when I thought I knew what jazz is, someone like Yosef Gutman comes along and kicks my little sand castle over.
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#jazz #music
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#AnAlbumADay 2026-16
Stand On My Shoulders - Ya Tseen
I listened twice. I probably won't listen again.
#music #review
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#AnAlbumADay 2026-15
Chapter 1 - Sault
A welcome diversion from perfection and virtuosity.
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#music #review
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#AnAlbumADay 2026-14
Bright Sparkling Light - Matthew Halsall
They said it was "spiritual" jazz but all I got was dogma.
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#jazz #music
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#AnAlbumADay 2026-13
Dolce Vita - Louis Matute
American grooves from a Genevan guitarist. Political music that "speaks to your body, not your mind."
Check out the full review on my blog.
#jazz #music
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#AnAlbumADay 2026-12
Lumen - Bill Laurence
Another solo piano album today, from one of the founding members of the great Snarky Puppy. Most songs felt a little meh, with one major exception.
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#piano #music
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#AnAlbumADay 2026-11
Oaks & Maples - Suwon Yim
I've never heard a piano sound like this. Wet and organic, like it's living and breathing. A beautiful, introspective solo album from a young pianist with a bright future.
#piano #music #musicsky
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