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New York, NY — April 15, 2026 — To celebrate its tenth anniversary, Newvelle Records has partnered with Acoustic Sounds to present the Newvelle Ten Collection, a curated series of five extraordinary vinyl releases from some of the most exciting voices in contemporary jazz. Each album in the collection pairs meticulous recording and production, with striking original artwork by internationally acclaimed visual artist Ragnar Kjartansson, creating a unified experience of sound and vision that exemplifies the label’s commitment to artistry in every form.
Newvelle Records is proud to announce this collaboration with Chad Kassem and Acoustic Sounds, the world’s most respected audiophile music company. This collaboration brings together two organizations united by shared values: deep respect for musicianship, obsessive attention to sonic detail, and a belief in vinyl as a living, expressive art form.
All five releases in the series were recorded and mixed with care by Marc Urselli (and Rocky Russo on select sessions), mastered by Matthew Lutthans, and pressed at Quality Record Pressings (QRP), ensuring that the sonic quality of each release is as exceptional as the music itself. Newvelle Ten Collection represents a decade of dedication to uncompromising artistry, remarkable collaborations, and a unique vision of vinyl as a medium for immersive musical experiences.
The collection, which launched at the top of the year and continues through August, began with Martin Wind’s Stars (Jan 30), featuring a stellar quartet including Kenny Barron on piano, Anat Cohen on clarinet, and Matt Wilson on drums. With a setlist combining Wind originals and revered standards, Stars captures the warmth, spontaneity, and deep mutual respect of seasoned masters.
Ingrid Jensen’s Landings (Feb 27), a fearless group with Gary Versace (organ), Marvin Sewell (guitar), and Jon Wikan (drums), plus a guest appearance by tenor legend George Coleman. Jensen’s lyrical and adventurous trumpet lines navigate a landscape of intricate compositions and improvisational freedom, resulting in music that is vibrant, swinging, and richly textured.
Elan Mehler’s Renee Said (Mar 17) brings together a seven-piece ensemble including Loren Stillman, Scott Robinson, Ben Monder, Tony Scherr, Matt Wilson, and Francisco Mela. This ambitious recording balances eight originals with two covers of Paul Motian and Frank Kimbrough, capturing a completely unique band in full creative flight.
Loren Stillman’s Seer (Apr 24) features a remarkable trio with Craig Taborn on piano and Thomas Morgan on bass. Stillman’s distinctive alto and soprano saxophone voice is complemented by Taborn’s harmonic sophistication and Morgan’s lyrical depth. The result is music that is meditative, precise, and profoundly expressive—an intimate and compelling statement.
Finally, the collection closes with Skúli Sverrisson and Bill Frisell’s For All Your Flowers (Aug 1). Building on the critical success of their 2018 collaboration Strata, this duo recording finds the pair further refining a sound entirely their own. Sverrisson’s intricate bass work supports Frisell’s signature guitar voice, yielding an intimate, transformative dialogue that is both tender and expansive.
Newvelle Ten is proudly sponsored by Nordost Cables. Nordost is known worldwide for rigorous build quality and a distinct, highly resolving sound, widely respected by reviewers. All of the cabling for the recording of Newvelle Ten was supplied by Nordost.
Newvelle Ten Collection — Album Details
- Stars — Martin Wind with Kenny Barron, Anat Cohen, Matt Wilson (Jan 30)
- Landings — Ingrid Jensen with Gary Versace, Marvin Sewell, Jon Wikan (Feb 27)
- Renee Said — Elan Mehler with Loren Stillman, Scott Robinson, Ben Monder, Tony Scherr, Francisco Mela, Matt Wilson (Mar 17)
- Seer — Loren Stillman with Craig Taborn, Thomas Morgan (Apr 24)
- For All Your Flowers — Skúli Sverrisson with Bill Frisell (Aug 1)
The Newvelle Ten Collection is available to reserve now, each record will ship on its release date.
Founded in 2015, Newvelle Records emerged from a simple but radical idea: that recorded music could once again be treated as a complete artistic object. Built around a subscription-based model, the label paired newly commissioned recordings by leading improvisers with museum-quality vinyl, original visual art, and carefully considered design, inviting listeners into a deeper, more intentional relationship with the music. From the beginning, Newvelle prioritized long-term artistic vision over market trends, fostering collaborations that emphasized trust, risk, and creative freedom. Over the past decade, the label has released a wide-ranging catalog featuring many of the most distinctive voices in contemporary jazz, earning international recognition for its sound quality, curatorial coherence, and commitment to honoring both artist and audience through craftsmanship, care, and community.
“Newvelle is arguably producing today's best sounding new jazz recordings.” — HI-FI+
“The return of Newvelle Records after a pandemic-induced hiatus is one of the best pieces of news to hit the jazz community this year.” — PASTE
“If Newvelle Records is any indication, jazz's future looks bright.” — Stereophile
About Acoustic Sounds
For over forty years, Acoustic Sounds has championed the art of vinyl, reissuing historic recordings with the utmost care and precision. The company was founded by Chad Kassem, whose unlikely journey from a small apartment-based vinyl resale operation to the helm of the world’s largest vertically integrated vinyl production facility has transformed the high-end audio industry. His Salina, Kansas-based company houses Acoustic Sounds in its entirety, a reissue label (Analogue Productions), state-of-the-art pressing plant (Quality Record Pressings), a mastering facility (The Mastering Lab at Acoustic Sounds), a recording studio and concert venue (Blue Heaven Studios), print shop (Consolidated Printing) and original recordings label (APO Records). Kassem’s relentless dedication to sound quality and preservation of historical recordings has made Acoustic Sounds a trusted source for high-fidelity music. Today, the company presses over a million records each year, bringing legendary labels and artists – from Verve, Impulse, Atlantic and Contemporary Records, to John Coltrane, Jimi Hendrix, Steely Dan and The Doors – as they’ve never been heard before to fans worldwide. Chad Kassem’s commitment to excellence has redefined the boundaries of high-quality vinyl production and built an empire grounded in authenticity and quality.
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