As we step into the musical landscape of 2024, the jazz genre continues to evolve and captivate audiences with its rich tapestry of improvisation and innovation. Anticipation brews within the jazz community as a diverse array of releases promises to shape the genre’s trajectory next year.
From seasoned veterans pushing the boundaries of tradition to emerging artists and labels injecting new life into the genre, the upcoming releases of 2024 stand poised to contribute to the ongoing narrative of jazz’s artistic dynamism. In this overview, we look at some highly anticipated jazz albums slated for release in the coming months, each promising a unique exploration of sound and a testament to the enduring vitality of this genre.
Andrè 3000 New Blue Sun (Epic Records)
Takumi Moriya Black Nation Night Dream 7″ (Jazz Room Records)
Julian Lage Speak To Me (Blue NoteRecords)
Jahari Massamba Unit YHWH is Love (Law of Rhythm Records)
Vijay Iyer, Linda May Han Oh, Tyshawn Sorey Compassion (ECM Records)
Tremendous Aron A Drama on Richard Street (Hip Dozer)
Nubya Garcia Fortify (Concord Jazz)
José James 1978 (Rainbow Blonde Records)
Muriel Grossman Calm Devotion (self-released)
Greg Foat & Ayo Salawu Interstellar Fantasy (Blue Crystal Records)
Ariel Kalma, Jeremiah Chiu, & Marta Sofia The Closest Thing to Science(International Anthem Recording Company)
divr Is This Water? (We Jazz Records)