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Meshell Ndegeocello – ‘The Omnichord Real Book’ (2023)

Meshell Ndegeocello – ‘The Omnichord Real Book’ (2023)

This creative burst mostly came with help from jazz luminaries, but ‘The Omnichord Real Book’ still sounds like the singular Meshell Ndegeocello.

Trombone Shorty – ‘Lifted’ (2022)

Trombone Shorty – ‘Lifted’ (2022)

With the lively ‘Lifted,’ Trombone Shorty lifts up people with feel-good music rooted in the 20th century but is the perfect tonic for the 21st century.

Julian Lage – ‘Squint’ (2021)

Julian Lage – ‘Squint’ (2021)

Guitarist extraordinaire Julian Lage’s ‘Squint’ is the record of an established veteran composing, playing and leading on a high plane.

Julian Lage, “Saint Rose” from ‘Squint’ (2021): Something Else! sneak peek

Julian Lage, “Saint Rose” from ‘Squint’ (2021): Something Else! sneak peek

“Saint Rose” is the advance single from Julian Lage’s upcoming new release for Blue Note Records, ‘Squint.’

The Nels Cline Singers – ‘Share the Wealth’ (2020)

The Nels Cline Singers – ‘Share the Wealth’ (2020)

Whatever expectations you can make about a new Nels Cline Singers release, ‘Share the Wealth’ exceeds them all.

Ron Miles – ‘Rainbow Sign’ (2020)

Ron Miles – ‘Rainbow Sign’ (2020)

Ron Miles’ music is always both relaxed and cerebral, a rare combination of qualities that few can pull off so convincingly. But once again with ‘Rainbow Sign’ he does, and with the ample help of some very special friends.

Bill Frisell – ‘Valentine’ (2020)

Bill Frisell – ‘Valentine’ (2020)

Sublime simplicity comes from attention to detail, a Bill Frisell hallmark found all over ‘Valentine.’ It’s another fine entry point into his massive discography.

Blue Note at 80: Revelatory Reissues From Kenny Burrell, Andrew Hill + Others

Blue Note at 80: Revelatory Reissues From Kenny Burrell, Andrew Hill + Others

Tone Poet audiophile reissues of classic albums by Kenny Burrell, Dexter Gordon and Andrew Hill continue Blue Note’s celebration of its 80th year.

Wynton Marsalis Finally Learned How to Have Fun Again With ‘The Magic Hour’

Wynton Marsalis Finally Learned How to Have Fun Again With ‘The Magic Hour’

Wynton Marsalis signed with the Blue Note label 15 years ago, then released an album worthy of that bastion of earthy joy.

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Wayne Shorter – ‘Emanon’ (2018)

Wayne Shorter has delivered a late-period masterpiece: The music on ‘Emanon’ is wonderful, the expectation delivered.