This week the Vincent Meissner Trio turn to introspection in Eigengrau, crafting thoughtful, present-focused compositions. In Session: Live at The Church Studio sees guitarist Chris Combs lead his ensemble through immersive, groove-driven soundscapes and Cass McCombs’ Interior Live Oak takes two decades of musical exploration and collates this into a stripped-back album rooted in collaboration. Blues group Special Hot Sauce channel the energy and soul of the classic blues on Go Get Gone, while Ivan Farmakovskiy’s Epic Power marks a bold SteepleChase debut, pairing the hard-bop tradition with modern flair alongside jazz giants Christian McBride and Jack DeJohnette.
Eigengrau
Vincent Meissner Trio
Formed in 2019, the Vincent Meissner Trio is known for honest and unfiltered delivery, shaping their artistic identity around the intention of being as authentic as possible. This third album from the group serves as a shared space for emotional exploration, capturing the present in a way that flows effortlessly.
Available formats: CD, Download & Streaming (up to 96 kHz, 24 bit)
In Session: Live at The Church Studio
Chris Combs
The Church Studio’s In Session series is designed to offer an immersive headphone-based experience. And first off in the collection is guitarist Chris Combs, leading an genre-blending ensemble that members of Turnpike Troubadours and Trombone Shorty, through a session full of rich grooves and sounds that blend jazz and soul.
Available format: Download & Streaming (up to 48 kHz, 24 bit)
Interior Live Oak
Cass McCombs
Interior Live Oak brings two decades of Cass McCombs’ experimentation into a focused, emotionally resonant album marked by clarity and hope. Drawing on long-standing collaborations and recorded between the Bay Area and New York, the project prioritises reflective songwriting and integrity.
Available format: CD
Go Get Gone
Special Hot Sauce
Texas blues band Special Hot Sauce present their new album Go Get Gone, a deep dive into heartfelt rhythm and blues, and inspired by legends like Slim Harpo, Jimmy Reed, and Junior Wells. Led by Bruno Laube and Christoph Hennebeil, the duo channel their deep love for the genre into a sound that honours the gritty spirit of classic blues recordings.
Available format: Download & Streaming (up to 44.1 kHz, 16 bit)
Epic Power
Ivan Farmakovskiy
Russian pianist Ivan Farmakovskiy makes a powerful SteepleChase Records debut with Epic Power, blending his hard-bop roots with modern jazz alongside legends Christian McBride and Jack DeJohnette. Winning multiple awards and prizes in the 1990s, Farmakovskiy demonstrates his skill as a pianist of tradition and commanding presence.
Available formats: CD, Download & Streaming (up to 44.1 kHz, 16 bit)
