Tobin Mueller's upcoming studio recording: Blue Side

Volume One available April 21, 2026
Sneak peek: Blue Side playlist

Blue Side is a collaborative project between jazz pianist Tobin Mueller and alto saxophonist Tomás Martinez (hailed as an "up and coming sensation"). The music runs the jazz gauntlet, from contemporary jazz, blues, be-bop, and modal post-bop. Most compositions are by Mueller, examples of his fluid, stream-of-consciousness Impressionist Modernism compositional style. The recordings are predominantly duets, saxophone and piano, or trios (with Martinez layering in two sax parts, or Mueller overdubbing standup bass). Mueller also contributes standup bass and organ on a few tracks. Martinez solos on both alto and tenor saxophones. Martinez's fellow Argentinian, Juan Torres Fernández, plays backing tenor sax for one track on each volume. Occasional percussion is added by hand percussionist Ruben de Ruiter (The Netherlands) and drummer Shahar Haziza (Israel).

Blue Side will be release digitally as two separarte volumes, April 12 and June 2, 2026. It will also be released as a double album CD, date TBA, for those who still enjoying owning their music, physically.

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One of the most diverse and talented jazz composers today. Contemporary jazz at its finest."

Jazziz Magazine

Mueller first encountered Martinez when he was looking for a saxophonist for his previous project, Fragments. At that time, Martinez was living in Buenos Aires, Aregntina. Upon the release of Fragments in January 2025, Martinez moved to New York City, becoming Mueller's neighbor. So they decided to record an entire album together. While in NYC, Martinez recorded an album of hos own originals and covers at Rudy Van Gelder Studios, In Good Company, with Michael Weiss, David Wong and Kenny Washington, as well.

Tomás Martinez

Blue Side is co-produced by Kenny Cash, who has also produced such albums as Prestidigitation, Fragments, Standard Deviations, Müller's Wheel, Come In Funky, as well as the Best of Tobin Mueller Most of the tunes on Blue Side were originally recorded by Mueller as solo piano pieces. The addition of saxophone, and in some cases bass and percussion, has change the character of many of the compositions. The result is yet another unique addition to Mueller's catalog.

Tobin Mueller

Cover art for Blue Side is by Denise Mayotte.

This webpage will be updated as each recording is conceived and drafted.

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