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Mainstream jazz is a sophisticated blend of swing, bop, and modern jazz elements, emphasizing strong melodies, fluid improvisation, and dynamic interplay among musicians. Rooted in the bebop and hard bop traditions, it balances accessibility with technical fluency, often featuring lyrical phrasing, expressive solos, and a refined harmonic sense. Artists in this genre frequently incorporate blues-infused lines, warm tonalities, and a rhythmic drive that swings effortlessly. While paying homage to classic jazz traditions, mainstream jazz allows for contemporary influences, creating a timeless yet evolving sound that appeals to both seasoned listeners and new audiences.

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After the Last Train

Cara Myers Trio

Single - Released August 7, 2026

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August 7, 2026

After the Last Train
Cara Myers Trio
1 tracks
July 24

Say It (Over And Over Again)
Carl Winther•
Anders Mogensen
1 tracks
July 24

Say It (Over And Over Again)
Carl Winther•
Anders Mogensen
1 tracks
July 10

As It Falls
Derek Hines Trio
1 tracks
July 3

So Many Lovely Things (Live in Brecon)
Kenny Barron•
Ray Drummond•
Ben Riley
10 tracks
July 3

Rainlight on Cassette Tape
Cara Myers Trio
1 tracks
June 26

Centenary Coltrane (Ballads for Meditation)
Carl Winther•
Anders Mogensen
8 tracks
June 26

Centenary Coltrane (Ballads for Meditation)
Carl Winther•
Anders Mogensen
8 tracks
June 5

When We Were Young
Cara Myers Trio
1 tracks
May 29

I'll Wait and Pray
Carl Winther•
Anders Mogensen
1 tracks
May 29

I'll Wait and Pray
Carl Winther•
Anders Mogensen
1 tracks
May 24

Funkturm
Doug Weiss
6 tracks
May 23

The Perfect Spell
The Jazz Trio
10 tracks
May 22

Ben Webster Reminiscence
Anders Mogensen
6 tracks
May 22

Everything Softens
Kristian Hart Trio
1 tracks
May 22

Gone With You
Bill Parker
1 tracks
May 22

Earned Peace
Enzo Orefice Trio
1 tracks
May 22

Dream Dancing
Charles Chen
1 tracks
May 15

Colinas Azules
Eric Rowland
1 tracks
May 15

Lonesome Highway
James Earle Trio
1 tracks
May 15

We Almost Stayed
Derek Hines Trio
1 tracks
May 15

Back2Bag - Homage2Tee (Live)
Carl Winther
4 tracks
May 12

Massimo Farao' Plays The Great American Composers - Rodgers And Hart Vol.2
Massimo Faraò
12 tracks
May 10

The Great American Jazz Composers (Cole Porter Vol 3)
Massimo Faraò•
Davide Palladin
12 tracks
May 8

Line It up
Anthony Hide Trio
1 tracks
May 8

Silver Lining
Cara Myers Trio
1 tracks
May 8

Call Ahead
Håkan Broström•
Karl-Henrik Ousbäck
1 tracks
May 1

A Case Of You
Ari Bragi Kárason•
Karl-Martin Almqvist•
Anders Mogensen
1 tracks
May 1

They Say It's Wonderful
Carl Winther•
Anders Mogensen
1 tracks
May 1

Where the Day Ends
Douglas Ruby Trio
1 tracks
May 1

They Say It's Wonderful
Carl Winther•
Anders Mogensen
1 tracks
May 1

Echoes of Yesterday
Art Beckett
1 tracks
May 1

I Wouldn't Know
Anthony Hide Trio
1 tracks
May 1

A Case Of You
Ari Bragi Kárason•
Karl-Martin Almqvist•
Anders Mogensen
1 tracks
May 1

Massimo Farao' Plays The Great American Jazz Composers - Rodgers And Hart V
Massimo Faraò•
Bobo Facchinetti•
Nicola Barbon
12 tracks
May 1

Echoes of Coltrane
Gustav Lundgren
5 tracks
April 23

Massimo Farao' plays The Great American Jazz Composers -Cole Porter Vol 2
Massimo Faraò•
Davide Palladin
11 tracks
April 21

Italian Ballads
Massimo Faraò
11 tracks
April 17

Portrait in Time
Rasmus H Thomsen Trio
1 tracks
April 17

Time Remembered
David Jenau
1 tracks

July 3, 2026

So Many Lovely Things (Live in Brecon)
Kenny Barron•
Ray Drummond•
Ben Riley
10 tracks
June 26

Centenary Coltrane (Ballads for Meditation)
Carl Winther•
Anders Mogensen
8 tracks
June 26

Centenary Coltrane (Ballads for Meditation)
Carl Winther•
Anders Mogensen
8 tracks
May 24

Funkturm
Doug Weiss
6 tracks
May 23

The Perfect Spell
The Jazz Trio
10 tracks
May 22

Ben Webster Reminiscence
Anders Mogensen
6 tracks
May 15

Back2Bag - Homage2Tee (Live)
Carl Winther
4 tracks
May 12

Massimo Farao' Plays The Great American Composers - Rodgers And Hart Vol.2
Massimo Faraò
12 tracks
May 10

The Great American Jazz Composers (Cole Porter Vol 3)
Massimo Faraò•
Davide Palladin
12 tracks
May 1

Echoes of Coltrane
Gustav Lundgren
5 tracks
May 1

Massimo Farao' Plays The Great American Jazz Composers - Rodgers And Hart V
Massimo Faraò•
Bobo Facchinetti•
Nicola Barbon
12 tracks
April 23

Massimo Farao' plays The Great American Jazz Composers -Cole Porter Vol 2
Massimo Faraò•
Davide Palladin
11 tracks
April 21

Italian Ballads
Massimo Faraò
11 tracks
April 3

Spring
Tamir Hendelman
12 tracks
April 3

Three Track Mind
Gary Versace
10 tracks
March 27

Night Songs
Rob Barron
4 tracks
March 27

Jackson Plays Dylan
Javon Jackson
11 tracks
March 27

New Lines
Marc Perrenoud
11 tracks
March 25

Massimo Farao' Plays the Great American Jazz Composers - Cole Porter Vo
Massimo Faraò•
Davide Palladin
10 tracks
March 20

Tales & Chronicles, Pt. 3
Enzo Orefice Trio
4 tracks

August 7, 2026

After the Last Train
Cara Myers Trio
1 tracks
July 24

Say It (Over And Over Again)
Carl Winther•
Anders Mogensen
1 tracks
July 24

Say It (Over And Over Again)
Carl Winther•
Anders Mogensen
1 tracks
July 10

As It Falls
Derek Hines Trio
1 tracks
July 3

Rainlight on Cassette Tape
Cara Myers Trio
1 tracks
June 5

When We Were Young
Cara Myers Trio
1 tracks
May 29

I'll Wait and Pray
Carl Winther•
Anders Mogensen
1 tracks
May 29

I'll Wait and Pray
Carl Winther•
Anders Mogensen
1 tracks
May 22

Gone With You
Bill Parker
1 tracks
May 22

Everything Softens
Kristian Hart Trio
1 tracks
May 22

Dream Dancing
Charles Chen
1 tracks
May 22

Earned Peace
Enzo Orefice Trio
1 tracks
May 15

We Almost Stayed
Derek Hines Trio
1 tracks
May 15

Colinas Azules
Eric Rowland
1 tracks
May 15

Lonesome Highway
James Earle Trio
1 tracks
May 8

Line It up
Anthony Hide Trio
1 tracks
May 8

Call Ahead
Håkan Broström•
Karl-Henrik Ousbäck
1 tracks
May 8

Silver Lining
Cara Myers Trio
1 tracks
May 1

A Case Of You
Ari Bragi Kárason•
Karl-Martin Almqvist•
Anders Mogensen
1 tracks
May 1

Where the Day Ends
Douglas Ruby Trio
1 tracks