Brian Jackson JID008 is the first full album released by the great man in 20 years and it's a testament to his multifaceted talents that while there are moments throughout that hint at his game-changing history and track record.

João Donato brings his “Sambolero” flavor, now near synonymous with his name, to a new album in the Jazz Is Dead series with Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad: Joāo Donato JID007.

The shadow that Gary Bartz casts over the last six decades of progressive Black music, and his continued dedication to same, makes him a logical and very welcome contributor to the Jazz Is Dead label.

Adrian Younge releases The American Negro, his most important work to date. The album is an unapologetic critique detailing the systemic and malevolent psychology that afflicts people of color.

“I’m sacrificing myself to deliver a message,” says the composer, multi-instrumentalist and now podcast-maker Adrian Younge. “We aren’t aware enough of black history, nor of the integral role black people have played in building America.”

Doug Carn JID005 helmed by Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad, takes his unique and timeless art and places it within the context of a musical culture that has always taken cues from his ‘70s classics.

On this unique Jazz Is Dead recording with Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad, the trio once again demonstrates their ability to elevate their collaborators while also showcasing their distinctive sound.

This historic collaboration with Jazz Is Dead’s Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Adrian Younge marks the first time Marcos Valle has recorded music in the U.S. in nearly 50 years

With great pride, we announce a new album with Adrian Younge, Ali Shaheed Muhammad and the godfather of neo-soul Roy Ayers: Roy Ayers JID 002.

LA Times spoke with Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad to discuss the inaugural release of the Jazz Is Dead label. Read the full article here.

The inaugural release of Jazz Is Dead is a futuristic nod to the past: a dream come true for two Producers that started their careers DJing and sampling some of the greatest jazz icons.

ROLLING STONE: On new comp 'Jazz Is Dead 001,' Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad team up with jazz veterans like Roy Ayers, pictured, and Gary Bartz.

We could not have envisioned a more epic night. Katalyst brought the world to life and our very own Loren punctuated the evening with his enrapturing vocals alongside the man of the hour, Lonnie Liston Smith.

Three concerts with Digable Planets this past weekend. LA showing major love to Shabazz Palaces, Ladybug Mecca, and Doodle Bug, and the whole crew!

There was a glowing full moon over the city, but you already know that nothing could outshine Black Jazz Records all-stars Jean Carne, Doug Carn, Calvin Keys, and Henry “Skipper” Franklin on Sunday night at The Lodge Room.

An incredibly special start to our Black History Month celebration with a whole stage full of our musical heroes. It’s not everyday that such greatness comes together.

Jazz Is Dead, now 2 full years old, is picking up steam. We are thrilled to be once again celebrating musical black excellence, we hope you will join us!

Flaunt spoke with Adrian Younge, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, and Andrew Lojero about how the idea for Jazz is Dead came about.

To talk about Marcos Valle and the energy he brought to the Lodge Room, we would have to say it was a feeling of gratitude. This was the absolute best way to close out this series.

It was all out of a dream; from the beautiful Brazilian vocalists, mixed with all of the live instrumentation, Arthur continued to remind us just how important his legacy is to music and why its necessary for us to keep it thriving.