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This week's releases: ECM, Blue Note, David Chesky and Ween

New Enrico Rava and Jan Garbarek editions join all-analog Blue Note titles, high-resolution Chesky concertos and a 14-CD Ween concert collection.

ECM's October 16 releases include Corners, featuring Enrico Rava and his Fearless Five with saxophonist Joe Lovano. The label also lists a double-vinyl edition of Jan Garbarek's Rites. Its catalog listing is separate from individual retailers' shipping and stock status.

Blue Note's Classic Vinyl Series adds Jackie McLean's Swing, Swang, Swingin' and Lou Donaldson's Sunny Side Up, both mastered all-analog by Kevin Gray. David Chesky's The Venetian Concertos is available through NativeDSD in high-resolution formats.

Rhino's Boognish Provides collects seven previously unreleased Ween concerts across 14 CDs, with a condensed double-LP edition also offered. These releases span new recordings, catalog reissues and live archives; follow the individual label and retailer listings for current formats and availability.

Primary sources & further reading

  1. ECM: Enrico Rava / Fearless Five with Joe Lovano, Corners
  2. ECM: Jan Garbarek, Rites
  3. Blue Note: 2026 Classic Vinyl release schedule
  4. Blue Note Store: Jackie McLean, Swing, Swang, Swingin'
  5. Blue Note Store: Lou Donaldson, Sunny Side Up
  6. NativeDSD: David Chesky, The Venetian Concertos
  7. Rhino Store: Ween, Boognish Provides

Announcement-based reporting. This article does not represent hands-on testing or a product endorsement. Specifications and availability can change.

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