A weekly tally of noteworthy things that got stuck in my ears, May 25–31, 2026.

Samuel Barber – Vanessa – Nicole Heaston, J’Nai Bridges, Matthew Polenzani, Susan Graham, Thomas Hampson, University of Maryland Concert Choir, National Symphony Orchestra/Gianandrea Noseda (National Symphony Orchestra; 2026)

Sonny Rollins – G-Man (Milestone; 1987)

Sonny Rollins – Saxophone Colossus (Prestige; 1957)

Sonny Rollins – Tour de Force (Prestige; 1958)

Sonny Rollins – A Night at the “Village Vanguard” (Blue Note; 1957)

Sonny Rollins – Freedom Suite (Riverside; 1958)

Sonny Rollins – The Bridge (RCA Victor; 1962)

Sonny Rollins – Our Man in Jazz (RCA Victor; 1962)

Sonny Rollins – The Solo Album (Milestone; 1985)

Sonny Rollins – Without a Song: The 9/11 Concert (Milestone; 2005)

Samuel Barber – Vanessa – Christine Brewer, Susan Graham, Catherine Wyn-Rogers, William Burden, Neal Davies, BBC Symphony Orchestra/Leonard Slatkin (Chandos; 2004)

Phish – LivePhish 15: The Omni, Atlanta, GA 10.31.96 (Elektra; 2002)

Steve Roach – Subterra (Steve Roach Exclusive; 2026)

Punch Brothers – The Unsung Adventures of Punch Brothers (Nonesuch; due July 24, 2026)

Pierre Boulez – Polyphonie X; Poésie pour pouvoir – SWF-Sinfonieorchester Baden-Baden/Hans Rosbaud, Pierre Boulez (OTRJ; 2026)

Krzysztof Penderecki – Anaklasis – Southwest German Radio Orchestra/Hans Rosbaud; The Dream of Jacob – Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra/Krzysztof Penderecki (OTRJ; 2026)

Karlheinz Stockhausen – Studie I; Studie II; Gesang der Jünglinge (OTRJ; 2026)

Goose – Electric Brixton, London, England, May 22, 2026 (self-released; 2026)

Willie Nelson – Dream Chaser (Legacy; 2026)

The Fierce and the Dead – Complete Studio Recordings 2010–2023 (self-released; 2026)

Giorgos Koumendakis – Désert Mediterranéen – Stephanos Thomopoulos (Kairos; 2026)

Dead Kennedys – Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables (Cherry Red; 1980)

Black Flag – Damaged (SST; 1981)

The Cramps – Songs the Lord Taught Us (I.R.S.; 1980)

Death – Spiritual Healing (Deluxe Reissue) (Combat/Relapse; 1990/2012)

Jeffrey Alexander + The Heavy Lidders – The Man and The Journey (Bandcamp subscriber exclusive; 2026)

I’m With Her – Sing Me Alive (Rounder; 2026)

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Title key: Samuel Barber/Gian Carlo Menotti, “Must the winter come so soon”