Best New Jazz: March 2026 Recap [Top 5 Albums]

If you are looking for the best new jazz albums released in March 2026, this video has you covered. In this instalment of my monthly jazz recap series, I take a look at five standout jazz releases that really caught my attention over the past month. From modern London jazz fusion to Brazilian influenced grooves and more exploratory contemporary sounds, there is a great mix of styles here for all types of jazz listeners. Discovering new jazz music can sometimes be a challenge, so the aim of this series is to highlight some of the best new jazz albums and help you find something worth adding to your rotation. If you enjoy jazz album recommendations and want to keep up with new jazz releases in 2026, make sure to subscribe and join me for future instalments. Let me know in the comments which albums you have been enjoying from March 2026. I am always keen to hear your recommendations. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:59 Nubiyan Twist - Chasing Shadows 03:08 Neves E Silva - Ladeiras De Santa Teresa 05:13 Mark Turner - Patternmaster 07:18 Brian Landrus - Just When You Think You Know 09:05 Hendrik Meurkens - Samba Tonto 10:40 Final Thoughts and Outro This video is part of a monthly series focused on new jazz albums, jazz recommendations, and the best jazz releases of 2026. If you are a fan of modern jazz, contemporary jazz, Brazilian jazz, or jazz fusion, there should be something here for you. Thanks for watching and I will see you in the next one. #jazzmusic #jazz2026 #jazz