BaRcoDe.

The article focuses on recent jazz album releases and projects by notable musicians, highlighting their artistic approaches and contributions. Alyn Shipton’s New Orleans Friends, formed to celebrate clarinettist George Lewis’s music, features experienced players who have studied New Orleans jazz traditions firsthand. Soft Machine’s album *Thirteen* introduces drummer Asaf Sirkis, who brings fresh compositional input while honoring the band’s legacy. Ben Wendel’s *BaRcoDe* is an innovative ensemble of one saxophone and four vibraphones, exploring melodic and rhythmic textures with minimalist influences. Walter Smith III’s *Twio Vol 2* showcases his tenor saxophone in a sparse trio setting with prominent guests, emphasizing refined phrasing and interplay. Shabaka Hutchings’s *Of The Earth* is a self-produced solo album blending saxophone, flutes, synthetic textures, and hip-hop elements, including his first foray into rapping, reflecting a multifaceted creative process and musical evolution. [Extracted from the article]