This week’s jazz releases include Manava Lery’s lively “Peach Bubble Tea,” Marvash’s cultural fusion in “Az Zagros Ta Zuiderzee,” MANTRA’s heartfelt “Song for Avishai,” Schäffter’s nostalgic “The Old Jazz Beats,” and Igor Yakovenko’s innovative “PROMENADE,” each offering unique explorations in jazz.

Grey Duck Music’s album enchants with a blend of classic and contemporary holiday tunes reminiscent of familiar TV Christmas movies, offering a soundtrack that bridges past and present festive traditions.

This week’s jazz highlights feature The All’s Eye Trio’s psychedelic “West Hill Road,” Mateusz Smoczyński’s cinematic “Adam’s Apple,” Michael Friedinger’s wintry “First Snow at Night,” Andrea Longato’s genre-fusing “Wishlist,” and The Leif’s innovative jazz-rock “Det er en egen lomme,” each redefining their musical landscapes with unique flair.

This week’s Flip & Flow showcases Pangaea’s Latin jazz-infused “Te Espere,” Martin Brown’s art-rock-inspired “Weird Day!,” Aki Himanen and Aleksi Kinnunen’s ambient “Dual Reality,” Auris Delan’s orchestral fusion in “Honest Mention,” and Zéphyr’s jazzy lofi “Le temps qui passe.” Each artist crafts unique soundscapes that push jazz boundaries with innovation and creativity.

Nico Moreno’s “Cornerstone” deftly blends classic jazz warmth with modern cinematic influences. Featuring NYC jazz talents, the album embodies innovation and camaraderie, pushing the boundaries of contemporary jazz.