“In Flight” The Zela Margossian Quintet is now available for your listening enjoyment: ropeadope.com/news/2025/8/...

This week in Ropeadope history… Gary Novak, Tim Lefebvre, and Scott Kinsey are joined by Kokayi, Rachel Eckroth, Jason LIndner and more on this explosive album. Favorite Track: Bloody Leaves End Of Daze by Ego Mondo: ego-mondo.bandcamp.com/album/end-of...

Andrea Molinari’s “Red Light, Green Light” was featured on CKCU FM 93.1 Yow Jazz Mixtape. Follow the link below to learn more. CkCU FM 93.1 Jazz Mixtape: cod.ckcufm.com/programs/639...

This week in Ropeadope history… The great Shaun Martin presented his third solo effort alongside friends and bandmates Mike Mitchell on drums and Matt Ramsey on bass. The album is titled Three-O. Three-O by Shaun Martin: shaunmartin.bandcamp.com/album/three-o

Jim Shahen Jr. of Times Union review of Bright Dog Red’s “Never Would We”, calling it a fresh, free-form journey through the band’s boundary-pushing sound. Never Would We album review: www.timesunion.com/music/articl...

This week in Ropeadope history…After years of live collaborations, Charles Owens. Andrew Randazzo, and Devonne Harris spent a day putting down 'A Day With Us’. A Day With Us by The Charles Owens Trio: charlesowens.bandcamp.com/album/a-day-...

This week in Ropeadope history… Krishna Booker and Diana Purim Moreira brought this gem to us in 2021. A wide range of style is focused and unique. País Da Maravilha (Wonderland) by Eyedentity: eyedentity.bandcamp.com/album/pa-s-d...

This week in Ropeadope history… It’s about seizing the opportunity to do something with your craft, to make an impact and share a perspective.' (Sarah Elizabeth Charles) Black Canvas by Sarah Elizabeth Charles: ropeadope.com/store/sarah-...

Congratulations to Lakecia Benjamin on her 2026 Grammy nomination!

Jonathan Patrizio of The Metroland reviews Bright Dog Red’s Never Would We, praising its bold fusion of jazz, metal, and experimental sound. “Never Would We” Album review: www.themetroland.com/blog-main/al...

Sampled by Adam Meckler Orchestra is now available for your listening enjoyment: ropeadope.com/news/2025/11...

This week in Ropeadope history… From the roots twang to the distorted overdrive, the guitar is the perfect vehicle for the delivery of the strikingly eclectic music of Olli Hirvonen. Kielo by Olli Hrvonen: ollihirvonen.bandcamp.com/album/kielo

This week in Ropeadope history…2007 - the third in The Experiment Series, produced by Aaron Levinson. Deep dive into Harlem history. The Harlem Experiment by The Harlem Experiment: ropeadope.bandcamp.com/album/the-ha...

Join Sonya Belaya tomorrow night at Joe’s Pub (NYC) for the release of her new album Dacha, as she performs the work live! Sonya live showcase: publictheater.org/performances...

This week in Ropeadope history… Another interesting project from Nick Bockrath, with Barney Cortez. Home recordings before home recordings were everywhere. Loverdose by Rich Mystics: richmystics.bandcamp.com/album/loverd...

This week in Ropeadope history… A solid collection of classic American tunes from southern soulman Greg Hester. Get a copy here: ropeadope.com/store/greg-h...

Author Sisgwen delves into an elegant exploration of Steve Dyer’s latest release Multipolar, revealing the inspirations and insights that shaped his latest work. Link below: sisgwenjazz.wordpress.com/author/sisgw...

Paul Giess Just uploaded a live performance “A Falling Tree Makes More Noise Than a Growing Forest” on YouTube. Learn more here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkAi...

This week in Ropeadope history…. Chromatic Harmonica with Jazz - yes please. Ariel Bart shows us a new style, proving that Jazz can travel anywhere. Get a copy here: arielbart.bandcamp.com/album/docume...

Multipolar by Steve Dyer is now available for your listening enjoyment: ropeadope.com/news/2025/9/... “MULTIPOLAR aims to reflect the shaping of music through differing stylistic forms colliding and collaborating. We are one revolving Earth.” - Steve Dyer

This week in Ropeadope history… Master Bassist Bill 'The Buddha' Dickens displays his years of craft and expertise on this one. Get a copy here: billdickens.bandcamp.com/album/tha-tr...

This week in Ropeadope history…The launch of Jellowstone Records, and introduction to the greater world of this unique band. Deliberately low fi, like mist rolling in over the hills. “All Purpose Music” by Butcher Brown: ropeadopeselect.bandcamp.com/album/all-pu...

We are thrilled to reveal the new album from Steve Dyer 'Multipolar'. Learn more: ropeadope.com/news/2025/9/...

Check out this Interview Between Sarah Elizabeth Charles and Morgan Enos (UK Jazz News) talking about Sarah’s Latest project DAWN. Read more here: ukjazznews.com/mondays-with...

Check out this article from JazzTimes Top picks for the month of October Featuring Sarah Elizabeth Charles! “Her pure, clear vocal tones and the uplift of her fluttering wordless prayers are a gift to behold on Dawn.” - A. D. Amorosi (JazzTimes) Read more here: jazztimes.com/reviews/albu...

This week in Roepadope history…Back in 08, before Nick Bockrath as an international guitar hero, he had a funky band in Philly. Just lay back and enjoy the flow. Get a copy here: ropeadope.bandcamp.com/album/bounce

Check out this between  Steve Dyer did with Nicky B on the world show, KayaFM you can stream/ share/ download from here: www.kaya959.co.za/shows/the-wo...

Check out this Interview between Steve Dyer and Relebogile Mabotja as they sit down and his award-winning musical journey as a saxophonist and composer. Check it out here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0joO...

This week in Ropeadope history… The third in The Centennial Trilogy, and title alone tells the tale. Chief Adjuah in a pivotal moment in his tyransformational journey. Get a copy here: ropeadopeselect.bandcamp.com/album/the-em...

This week in Ropeadope history… All the way back to 2001, Montreal outfit Bullfrog dropped in with this classic featuring Kid Koala. A time when genre hopping was still fresh and new.

Elsewhere Now by Hamish Smith is now available for your listening enjoyment: ropeadope.com/news/2025/8/... Personal reflections, global questions, and the will to move forward.

This week in Ropeadope history… An entire album about the ocean and its inhabitants? Of course. Get a copy here: danalynmusic.bandcamp.com/album/aqualude

This week in Ropeadope in history… Will Rast and his cohorts deliver their unique fusion of cultures, with a solid groove. Favorite Track 'Fugue State' Get a copy here: funkark.bandcamp.com/album/man-is...

This week in Ropeadope history… Her first social justice album, Captivity situates Caroline Davis’ electro-free compositions alongside the lives of eight heroes who kept hope alive through incarceration. Get a copy here: carolinedavismusic.bandcamp.com/album/alula-...

This week in Ropeadope history… Mike Clark, Donald Harrison, Bill Summers, and Chris McGrew carry on the oh so funky tradition of The Headhunters. Get a CD or Vinyl here: CD: ropeadope.com/store/the-st... Vinyl: ropeadope.com/store/the-st...

This week in Ropeadope history… British-Bahraini composer and instrumentalist Yazz Ahmed graced us with her third album, Polyhymnia, in 2019. Polyhymnia is a celebration of female courage and determination. Get a copy here: yazzahmed.bandcamp.com/album/polyhy...

Hamish Smith upcoming album “Elsewhere Now” is on EVEN for early access! Plus there's a chat community where you can speak to the artist and other fans! Check it out here on EVEN: www.even.biz/r/elsewhere-...

Never Would We by Bright Dog Red is now available for your listening enjoyment: brightdogred.bandcamp.com/album/never-... "Just when you think we wouldn’t, we could." - Bright Dog Red

This week in Ropeadope history… Our now favorite cat from the north, Aaron Dolton started with us back in 2008 with this funky and smooth album. Favpite track 'Catch 77’. Get a copy here: huwmusic.bandcamp.com/album/amplexus

Check out this Interview with Sonya Belaya and Post Genre on Sonya’s latest project “DACHA” Check it out here: postgenre.org/tether-dacha...

This week in Ropeadope history… Self described 'psych rock pop folk' band Vancant Church bundled up some deep feelings for Stabilizer. Somewhere in the thread between Johnny Cash and Beck, we just call these good songs. Get a copy here: ropeadope.com/store/vacant...

This week in Ropeadope history… Another unique recording from Michael Kammers - haunting and edgy. Fave track - Cloth Of Gold. Get a copy here: mkmkmk.bandcamp.com/album/analog...

This week in Ropeadope history… In 2022, Rami Atassi assembled his group, The Cosmic Dance Band—a vehicle to explore his love of desert guitar & maqam jazz, blending sounds of the Middle East with jazz harmony & a modern sonic palette Get a copy here: ramiatassi.bandcamp.com/album/dancin...

This week in Ropeadope history… The Ropeadope ambassador of eclecticism and subtletextures, Richard X Bennett delivers a timeless piano album, a gently soothing reflection opn life in the 21st century. Get a copy here: richardxbennett.bandcamp.com/album/what-i...

DACHA by Sonya Belaya is now available for your listening enjoyment: sonyabelaya.bandcamp.com/album/dacha “Dacha Weaves Personal Loss and Collective Memory into a Sonic Tapestry of Resistance”

Check out this Review about Sarah Elizabeth Charles latest project “DAWN” from Post Genie! “Dawn is Charles’s fifth album and reflects on birthing, loss, joy, grief, hope, and personal growth....” - Jim Hynes (Post Genre) Read more here: postgenre.org/review-sarah...

Bright Dog Red upcoming album “Never Would Be ” is on EVEN for early access! Plus there's a chat community where you can speak to the artist and other fans! Check it out here on EVEN: www.even.biz/artists/brig...

This week in Ropeadope history…Fully Improvisational outfit Bright Dog Red arrives at ropeadope with the fist of many records caporturing their explosive sound. Get a copy here: ropeadope.com/store/bright... #listen #listening #album #music #artist #musician #musicians #supportmusic

This week in Ropeadope history… Jamaican born jazz pianist Greg Satterthwaite is an artist whose work is multifaceted, melodic, soulful and sophisticated. Satterthwaite creates music that infuses his Afro-Caribbean roots with the jazz tradition. Get a copy here: ropeadope.com/store/crossi...

This week in Ropeadiope history… Double Bassist Ellen Andrea Wang returned in 2024 with Rob Luft and Jon Fäit and the followup to her album Closeness. Get a copy here: ropeadope.com/store/closen...