This week renowned saxophonist Emma Rawicz returns with INKYRA, a powerhouse follow-up to her debut that features all original compositions and a fusion sound, whilst Swedish vocalist Jenna Nyman makes a striking debut with Idag känns allting skit igen, blending Scandinavian visa traditions and American jazz. Saxophonist Örjan Hultén presents Peaceful Warrior, a poetic and introspective project featuring guest vocalist Isabella Lundgren in a meditation on peace and connection, and the acclaimed Danish trio featuring pianist Carsten Dahl, bassist Lennart Ginman, and drummer Thomas Blachman return with Play Ballads, a contemplative take on jazz standards that highlights their decades-long musical chemistry. To finish this week, guitarist and American singer-songwriter Boz Scaggs takes a smooth, soulful turn on his latest album Detour.
INKYRA
Emma Rawicz
Saxophonist Emma Rawicz reveals her latest album INKYRA in all its colour, exploring 1960s psychedelia, prog rock and the soft lyricism of Joni Mitchell. All original tracks and workshopped with her tight-knit ensemble, Rawicz embarks on her latest chapter with her signature flair but with plenty of new twists and turns.
Available format: Download & Streaming (up to 96 kHz, 24 bit)
Idag känns allting skit igen
Jenna Nyman
Jazz vocalist and composer from Sweden Jenna Nyman blends across genres and countries through her combination of Swedish traditions and classic American jazz. Her debut album Idag känns allting skit igen captures themes of reflection and playful “future nostalgia,” showcasing her lyrical storytelling and expressive improvisation.
Available formats: CD, Download & Streaming (up to 44.1 kHz, 24 bit)
Peaceful Warrior
Örjan Hultén
Saxophonist Örjan Hultén introduces his new project, the Peaceful Warrior Quartet, featuring original compositions alongside guest vocalist Isabella Lundgren on the final track. Exploring themes of peace and introspection through lyricism and groove, Peaceful Warrior brings together a fresh quartet bound by shared creativity, ensemble interplay and expressive improvisation.
Available formats: CD, Download & Streaming (up to 96 kHz, 24 bit)
Play Ballads
Lennart Ginman, Thomas Blachman, Carsten Dahl
The Danish trio featuring pianist Carsten Dahl, bassist Lennart Ginman, and drummer Thomas Blachman return with their new album Play Ballads, a reflective collection of fifteen jazz standards. Drawing on a decades-long collaboration, the trio breathes new life into familiar tunes, striking a balance between tradition and innovation.
Available formats: CD, Download & Streaming (up to 96 kHz, 24 bit)
Detour
Boz Scaggs
Grammy-winner Boz Scaggs delivers his new album Detour, blending his signature soulful style with classic grooves and sophisticated arrangements. Featuring smoky vocals and laid-back rhythms, the album pays homage to timeless standards and introduces one original track.
Available formats: CD, Download & Streaming (up to 88.2 kHz, 24 bit)
