This week the ensemble Ruby Rushton expand their vibrant sound with deeper studio textures in Legacy!, while Hollie Cook’s Shy Girl delivers sun-drenched “tropical pop”, infused with the warmth of reggae and an emphasis on storytelling. Zack Lober’s So We Could Live channels grief into lyrical and exploratory improvisation, and at eighty-seven Charles Lloyd remains a towering creative force in Figure In Blue, a deeply expressive double album featuring Jason Moran and Marvin Sewell. To finish up this week, Örjan Hultén’s Peaceful Warrior quartet blends introspective compositions with poetic vocals, inviting stillness and shared connection.
Legacy!
Ruby Rushton
Legacy! marks a new chapter for UK jazz group Ruby Rushton, blending their signature one-take approach with layered studio production by bandleader Tenderlonious. The result is a richer, more expansive sound, showcasing the group’s textured horn and flute arrangements.
Available formats: CD, Download & Streaming (up to 44.1 kHz, 16 bit)
Shy Girl
Hollie Cook
Vocalist Hollie Cook confidently refines her signature “tropical pop” sound, a sun-soaked blend of rock, reggae, and heartfelt storytelling, into twelve tracks in Shy Girl. Written over three years and across four cities with longtime collaborators The General Roots Band, and featuring dub legend Horseman, the album marks both a personal and artistic homecoming.
Available format: CD
So We Could Live
Zack Lober
So We Could Live is a heartfelt tribute by bassist Zack Lober to his late father, blending emotional depth with the trio’s signature mix of lyrical melodies and bold improvisation. Joined by Dutch jazz luminaries Sun-Mi Hong, Suzan Veneman, and special guest Jasper Blom, the album continues the adventurous spirit that defined Lober’s debut.
Available format: Download & Streaming (up to 44.1 kHz, 24 bit)
Figure In Blue
Charles Lloyd
Figure In Blue captures Charles Lloyd’s boundless creativity at eighty-seven, uniting with Jason Moran and Marvin Sewell for a spacious, exploratory double album recorded just after his birthday concert. Moving fluidly from tender ballads to raw Delta blues, the record pays homage to Duke Ellington and Zakir Hussain whilst charting new emotional and musical terrain.
Available formats: 2 CDs, Download & Streaming (up to 96 kHz, 24 bit)
Peaceful Warrior
Örjan Hultén
With his new Peaceful Warrior quartet, Örjan Hultén presents a lyrical and introspective album of original compositions, joined by guest vocalist Isabella Lundgren for moving interpretations of poetry and song. Rooted in a spirit of inner peace and collective creativity, the music invites reflection and connection.
Available formats: CD, Download & Streaming (up to 96 kHz, 24 bit)
