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Paul Hecht, "Rejoice," from 'Pyrography' (2025): video premiere

Paul Hecht, “Rejoice,” from ‘Pyrography’ (2025): video premiere

Here is the video premiere of spindly piece “Rejoice,” from jazz pianist Paul Hecht and his trio.

Nels Cline - 'Consentrik Quartet' (2025)

Nels Cline – ‘Consentrik Quartet’ (2025)

‘Consentrik Quartet’ proves that even within a conventional jazz quartet format, Nels Cline retains that hunger to thrive on the edge.

Seth Walker, "Why The Worry," from 'Why The Worry,' (2025): Sneak peek

Seth Walker, “Why The Worry,” from ‘Why The Worry,’ (2025): Sneak peek

Here is a video of the title tune from Seth Walker’s 2025 release, “Why The Worry”

Sylvie Courvoisier + Mary Halvorson - 'Bone Bells' (2025)

Sylvie Courvoisier + Mary Halvorson – ‘Bone Bells’ (2025)

With their third collaboration ‘Bone Bells,’ Sylvie Courvoisier and Mary Halvorson have become a entity that’s a major force unto itself.

Five Deep Cuts Underscore the Overlooked Brilliance of Steely Dan's 'Katy Lied'

Five Deep Cuts Underscore the Overlooked Brilliance of Steely Dan’s ‘Katy Lied’

Let’s return to a handful of lesser-known moments from Steely Dan’s ‘Katy Lied,’ which arrived 50 years ago this month.

Why I Still Can't Bring Myself to Mourn Peter Yarrow of Peter Paul and Mary

Why I Still Can’t Bring Myself to Mourn Peter Yarrow of Peter Paul and Mary

I’ve always been a fan of Peter Paul and Mary, but we have to talk about Peter Yarrow’s disgusting, criminal acts.

David Dower Trio - 'Sonder' (2025)

David Dower Trio – ‘Sonder’ (2025)

Jazz, rock and popular music meet Bulgarian folklore on David Dower’s ‘Sonder,’ in a combination that is unique yet utterly compelling.

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Alister Spence Trio – ‘Gather’ (2025)

Through imaginative composing and arranging combined with telepathic interaction, Alister Spence and his Trio make cutting-edge jazz out of an old format with ‘Gather.’

These Moments Still Stand Out on 'Toto XIV'

These Moments Still Stand Out on ‘Toto XIV’

I was a little underwhelmed when the last genuinely new Toto album arrived 10 years ago today – but there were a few stand-out songs.

Tim Berne's Snakeoil - 'Snakeoil OK' (2025)

Tim Berne’s Snakeoil – ‘Snakeoil OK’ (2025)

Just in case you forgot what a badassed band Tim Berne’s Snakeoil was, here’s a not-so-gentle reminder with the live souvenir ‘Snakeoil OK.’