{"title":"DownBeat May 2026 Featured Selections","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"241\"\u003eFour distinctive new jazz and blues releases arrive this May, each highlighting virtuosity, tradition, and forward-thinking expression across the spectrum of contemporary roots and improvisational music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"751\"\u003eAcclaimed fingerstyle guitarist \u003cstrong data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"289\"\u003eTerry Robb\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers a masterclass in acoustic blues on \u003cem data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"350\"\u003eHowlin’ Waters\u003c\/em\u003e. Blending ragtime, folk, and slide guitar traditions, Robb’s 13 original compositions showcase his intricate fingerpicking and deep connection to the lineage of American blues. 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Over a career spanning 50 years, the Rhode Island-born saxophonist has become the torchbearer for the classic swing tradition of Ben Webster and Zoot Sims. Known for his 'sound that makes time stand still,' Hamilton is a master of nuance, blending effortless elegance with a powerful, melodic presence.\u003cbr\u003eThis album marks the seventh collaboration with his long-standing European rhythm section--Bernhard Pichl (piano), Rudi Engel (bass), and Michael Keul (drums). Expanded to a quintet with vibraphonist Tizian Jost, the ensemble displays a rare musical intimacy. Owning this 180g vinyl edition offers the ultimate listening experience: a nocturnal cityscape in sound, perfect for a quiet evening with a glass of whisky. 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Timeless jazz gems on CD\/Vinyl. A masterpiece of elegant swing.\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith his new album, 'In The Still Of The Night,' jazz legend Scott Hamilton celebrates his debut on the GLM Music label. This 2026 release features a world-class quintet performance, available on CD and 180g vinyl, showcasing the delightful and rare combination of tenor saxophone and vibraphone.\u003cbr\u003eThe album offers a masterful program of both familiar standards and rarely heard gems. Highlights include a blues-infused rendition of Cole Porter's 'In the Still of the Night,' Milt Jackson's 'The Prophet Speaks,' and a fresh take on Lucky Thompson's nearly forgotten 'The World Awakes.' Hamilton's signature warm tone also shines on soulful ballads like Hank Jones' 'Angel Face,' Mal Waldron's 'Soul Eyes,' and the MJQ classic 'Django.'\u003cbr\u003eScott Hamilton is widely considered one of the greatest living storytellers on the tenor saxophone. 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