Introducing "Awakenings," an album released on September 25, 2026, by Jordan Corda, a vibraphonist from Sardinia, Italy.

This European jazz album, featuring a quintet lineup of vibraphone, alto saxophone, piano, bass, and drums, delivers a smooth, yet sometimes intense, listening experience. However, it doesn't confine itself to the simple framework of jazz, possessing a free and avant-garde side. Shorter tracks that aren't part of the quintet—such as vocals in "It Will Forget Us," a bass solo in "We," a piano solo in "Forget," and a saxophone solo in "Ourselves"—provide a dynamic range that keeps the listener engaged. The vibraphone playing is also versatile, sometimes intensely melodic alongside the alto saxophone, and other times playing rhythmically subdued chords in the background. Drawing on his experiences and memories from both his native Sardinia and mainland Italy, this album is a full-fledged expression of Jordan Corda's unique style.