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  New Release:  Ode to the Possible from Tom Lippincott Label:  Self-Released Release Date:  February 27, 2026 Website: tomlippincott.com   Jazz guitarist and composer Tom Lippincott offers Ode to the Possible , a conceptual album that focuses on musical themes, portraying futuristic impressions and coursing improvised expeditions.  The recording features Lippincott's original compositions with him performing on 8-string guitar and electronics, and joined by David Fernandez on tenor and soprano sax, Marty Quinn on bass, and Lucas Apostoleris on drums.  Chilean guitarist and vocalist Camila Meza makes a guest appearance on "Zakir," a soothing ballad that emotes tranquility and reflection.   Her chanting vocals infuse a spiritual quality in the arrangement, encircled by the balmy ripples of Fernandez's sax, causing the atmospheric tune to standout.  Reverberating effects contour "Sisters and Brothers" with a soothing mist, as the litheso...

  New Release:  The Night Sky from The Robert Jospé Quartet Label:   Self-Released Release Date:   January 11, 2026 Website:    www.robertjospe.com   The Night Sky from the Robert Jospé Quartet features nine original compositions and two interpretations of jazz standards.   Led by drummer-percussionist-composer-educator Robert Jospé, the quartet includes Daniel Clarke on piano and keyboards, Christ Whiteman on guitar, and Paul Langosch on acoustic bass.   Their music has a strong Latin flare in the samba grooves of   "Samba Sunrise" and the festive shimmies of "Pyramids," both original works by Robert Jospé.    His cool jazz tune "Desert Dream" fuses smooth blues with a classic jazz strut, cradled in Whiteman's funky guitar pumps and the sleek threads of Clarke's keys.   The title track weaves an adult contemporary vibe, hitching glistening keys to a light, frolicking beat.    The soft bluesy swells of Leonard Be...

       Piano adjudicator Ashley Wass observed there is a "strong pedagogical presence in Singapore” < article found at https://www.sso.org.sg/press/young-virtuosos-shine-national-piano-violin-competition-announces-2025-winners >. This thirst for higher education gave birth to the Singapore Symphony Group (SSG) . A vehicle, which violin adjudicator Mira Wang encourages, “What a wonderful opportunity the Singapore Symphony Group has created for Singapore’s young string talents. Their dedication and artistry shine on stage, and I wish them every success as they grow.” The Singapore Symphony Group encompasses the performing groups: Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Singapore National Youth Orchestra, and Singapore Symphony Chorus. Hans Sørensen has served as Director of Artistic Planning for the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) from 2019 to 2025. During his term, he also worked on the artistic planning for the Singapore National Youth Orchestra and the Singapo...

  Agua Con Gas from Dave Schumacher and Cubeye Label:   Cubeye Music Release Date:   April 17, 2026 Website:   cubeyemusic.com   Baritone saxophonist and Chicago native Dave Schumacher leads his jazz ensemble Cubeye along a whirlwind ride on Agua Con Gas.   A mix of Schumacher's originals sprinkled with jazz standards, Schumacher entwines Latin jazz with swing, bop, and improvisation.  Their tailored creations are finely detailed and seamlessly threaded.  Schumacher's original tune "Al Rosé" is harnessed in a bopping strut as he performs a series of dynamic acrobatics on the sax while Alex Norris carves out a path of spiraling toots on the trumpet.  Their embellishments on B. Reid's softly ambient "The Gypsy" demonstrates Schumacher's nimble playing, threading sprightly curlicues along Silvano Monasterios's lightly stroking keys, followed by the billowy ruffles of Jesus Ricardo's trumpet.  "Amosaya,"composed and arranged by Schumach...