SML announce live album, Spontaneous Music Live

SML have announced a live album. The L.A.-based jazz group—comprising bassist Anna Butterss, synthesist Jeremiah Chiu, saxophonist Josh Johnson, drummer Booker Stardrum, and guitarist Gregory Uhlmann—have announced Spontaneous Music Live, featuring 48 minutes of fully unedited live improvisation. It’ll be released on June 26 via International Anthem. Today they’ve shared the 24-minute, side-long “Roundabouts,” which you can hear below. Make yourself comfortable.

SML’s last album, How You Been, is featured on our list of the 50 Best Albums of 2025.

SML live dates:

June 26 – Los Angeles, CA – Teragram Ballroom
June 27 – Los Angeles, CA – Teragram Ballroom

July 12 – Rotterdam NL – North Sea Jazz
July 15 – Molde Municipality NO – Moldejazz
July 17 – Kirjurinluoto, Pori FI – Pori Jazz Festival
August 2 – Newport, RI – Newport Jazz Festival
August 9 – Lisboa PT – Festival Jazz em Agosto

November 6 – Columbus, OH – Wexner Center
November 14 – Groningen NL – Oosterpoort (Rockit Festival)
November 15 – Rotterdam NL – LantarenVenster
November 21 – Den Bosch NL – November Music Festival