GRAMMY Winning Pianist Sullivan Fortner Announces New Album Leave That In There – out August 28 via Artwork Records Artwork Records is thrilled to announce the August 28, 2026 release of Leave That In There, the sixth album by GRAMMY Award-winning pianist, composer, and bandleader Sullivan Fortner. Co-produced by Derrick Hodge and Jack DeBoe, Leave … Read More
“From the streets all the way to the stage”: Viral music trio New Jazz Underground announces debut studio album Hoodies, out May 29, 2026 via Artwork Records The jazz trio, especially the chordless jazz trio, has long been a genre staple, and has historically provided a vehicle for the boldest of musicians to venture forth … Read More
ACCLAIMED 6x GRAMMY NOMINATED ALTO SAXOPHONIST, COMPOSER, AND BANDLEADER LAKECIA BENJAMIN ANNOUNCES WE DREAM FEATURES GUEST APPEARANCES BY TERENCE BLANCHARD, HIROMI, CHRIS POTTER, JEFF “TAIN” WATTS, CHIEF XIAN ATUNDE ADJUAH, BILAL, AND TARRIONA “TANK” BALL, ALONG WITH CO-PRODUCER KASSA OVERALL TO BE RELEASED JUNE 5 2026 VIA ARTWORK RECORDS We Dream is the new studio … Read More
Southern Nights has been nominated for Best Jazz Instrumental Album at the 68th GRAMMY® Awards. Sullivan Fortner, the celebrated pianist-composer and two-time GRAMMY® winner, is celebrating his fifth career GRAMMY® nomination for Southern Nights in the Best Jazz Instrumental Album category. Released on February 14, 2025 via Artwork Records, Southern Nights showcases Fortner’s artistry at … Read More
Lakecia Benjamin Signs to Artwork Records & Earns Sixth Career GRAMMY® Nomination for “Noble Rise” (Featuring Immanuel Wilkins & Mark Whitfield) Renowned alto saxophonist-composer Lakecia Benjamin has officially signed to Artwork Records, marking a major new chapter in her artistic trajectory. The announcement arrives alongside the news of her sixth career GRAMMY® nomination for her … Read More
Roberto Fonseca & Vincent Segal Unite for Intimate Duo Album Nuit Parisienne à la Havane, out January 30 on Artwork Records Celebrated Cuban pianist and French cellist deliver a stripped-down musical dialogue that bridges classical influences, Afro-Cuban traditions, and contemporary improvisation. Acclaimed Cuban pianist Roberto Fonseca and renowned French cellist Vincent Segal join forces for … Read More
NEA Jazz Master Kenny Barron Unveils New Vocal Collection Songbook, out November 14 on Artwork Records Landmark recording features Kenny Barron’s original compositions with lyrics by Janice Jarrett, Performed by an extraordinary cast of vocalists including Cécile McLorin Salvant, Kurt Elling, Catherine Russell, Jean Baylor, Ann Hampton Callaway, and rising stars Kavita Shah, Ekep Nkwelle, … Read More
Tyreek McDole’s Debut Album Open Up Your Senses – Releasing June 6, 2025 via Artwork Records – Introduces a Bold New Voice in Jazz Rising jazz vocalist Tyreek McDole will release his much-anticipated debut album, Open Up Your Senses, on June 6 via Artwork Records. A rich baritone with a deep connection to the jazz … Read More
GRAMMY-winning Pianist Sullivan Fortner Showcases New Orleans Spirit with Bassist Peter Washington and Drummer Marcus Gilmore on Joyful Trio Album Southern Nights — out February 14, 2025, via Artwork Records Artwork Records proudly announces the February 14, 2025 release of Southern Nights, the latest album by Grammy-winning pianist Sullivan Fortner. Recorded during an unforgettable weeklong … Read More
NEA Jazz Master and consummate pianist Kenny Barron Earns His 14th Career GRAMMY® Nomination for Beyond This Place (Artwork Records) Beyond This Place has been nominated for Best Jazz Instrumental Album at the 67th GRAMMY® Awards Listen to ‘Beyond This Place’ here “…delightfully wide-ranging…” – The Financial Times “Barron’s had a career of over sixty … Read More
