Grammy and Pulitzer prize winner Rhiannon Giddens celebrates North Carolina fiddle and banjo traditions in her new album, alongside her former Carolina Chocolate Drops bandmate Justin Robinson. Recorded outdoors at locations tied to their musical roots, including the homes of their mentors Joe Thompson and Etta Baker, the album captures not only the music but the natural soundscape around them, including cicadas and birdsong. Embracing serendipity and history, the album features eighteen tracks and acts as a tribute to mentors and continues Giddens’ career-long mission to spotlight overlooked voices in American music.

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Markus Burger presents his new deeply personal album, shaped by transformative experiences, landscapes, and relationships in his life. Created alongside longtime duo partner Jan von Klewitz and jazz legends Peter Erskine and Bob Magnusson, the music reflects moments from a memorable tour through Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, as well as a powerful performance at Hallgrimskirkja in Reykjavik, Iceland. Each piece captures a story, emotion, or setting: from serene nights and rhythms that reflect the ocean to the stillness of an Icelandic winter. With meaning and personal reflections at its heart, Burger invites listeners to journey through his most personal memories.

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Baltimore-based guitarist Charlie Ballantine delivers his new release, blending his Americana roots with influences of Wes Montgomery and Freddie Hubbard. Since relocating to the East Coast, his music has absorbed new energy from the vibrant scene and new collaborations, particularly with renowned New York drummer Dan Weiss who joins him on this album. Long-time musical partner and fellow Indiana native Quinn Sternberg completes the trio on bass, bringing depth from his extensive experience in New Orleans, and resulting in a rich, dynamic interplay throughout the album.

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The Portland-based Medler Sextet – led by bassist Ben Medler and saxophonist Michelle Medler – release their debut album featuring six original compositions, inspired by harmonic grooves and nods to jazz greats like Mingus, George Russell, and Gil Evans. Supported by pianist Clay Giberson and drummer Todd Bishop, with Paul Mazzio on trumpet and John Moak on trombone, the ensemble brings depth and color to thoughtful and acoustic arrangements.

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In her new album singer Angela Verbrugge delivers light-touch and casual-sounding vocals, giving her unique take on well-known standards and classic melodies. With the intention of getting to the heart of the songs she’s singing, Verbrugge and her ensemble chart a journey crafting individual musical ‘landscapes of feeling’, exploring material from jazz composers such as Gershwin and Bernstein.

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