The The Rolling Stones are already back in the studio, according to saxophonist Courtney Pine. The jazz musician recently revealed that he recorded with Mick Jagger just weeks ago, marking a swift return to the creative process only three months after the band released their 25th studio album, Foreign Tongues.

Speaking on BBC Radio 3’s Private Passions, Pine shared his experience of the recent collaboration: “I’ve just done another session a couple of weeks ago with him for The Rolling Stones. Mick’s an amazing artist. That whole pop world is completely different to anything that I know.”

Pine, who previously collaborated with Jagger on his 1993 solo effort Wandering Spirit, noted the legendary frontman’s relentless work ethic. While there is no official confirmation that these sessions are intended for a specific upcoming project, the news aligns with comments Jagger made to NME earlier this year, where he hinted that he had begun writing new material before Foreign Tongues was even released.

“I’ve already started writing songs anyway,” Jagger noted in June, leaving the door open for a potential follow-up record. “I’m very open-minded to it. I’ve got a lot of stuff, and not all of it’s suitable for The Rolling Stones. It shouldn’t stop me writing them, you know.”

Keith Richards has echoed these sentiments, previously stating that his bandmate “won’t bloody stop” creating music. The momentum from the success of Foreign Tongues—which became the band’s 15th UK Number One album—appears to have fueled this ongoing creative streak.

While the band’s future in the studio seems secure, their touring plans remain a subject of discussion. Although a 2026 UK and European stadium tour was scrapped, both Jagger and Ronnie Wood have expressed a strong desire to return to the stage. Wood recently noted his readiness to perform, emphasizing that while the band members may have varying levels of enthusiasm, the drive to continue the legacy of The Rolling Stones remains a central focus.