S. Victor Aaron picks the best of 2014’s fusion jazz, including Nels Cline Singers, Jaco Pastorius, Elizabeth Shepherd and others.

Here’s a review of ‘Bridges of Souls,’ a tasteful fusion excursion from Hungarian drum ace Ferenc Nemeth and Hugarian guitar ace Attila Laszlo.

Summer time is here and we could go for a sunny groove, right? Cue up the sounds of beach-lovin’, LA-based Norwegian saxophonist Terje Lie.

Impossibly labyrinthine but appealing harmonies combine here with a high level of acumen.

Harvey Mason’s upcoming debut on the Concord Music label puts the iconic session drummer squarely into his old jazz-funk environs where he made a name for himself back in the 1970s. You May Also Like: Jason Stein Quartet – Lucille! (2017) James Brandon Lewis Trio – No Filter (2016) JeffRead More

A fresh new funky tune with a percolating groove, twisting sax/keyboard lines, and bubbling, tasty jazz guitar licks. That can only mean one thing: The Jeff Lorber Fusion is set to return You May Also Like: Jeff Lorber Fusion – Prototype (2017) Jeff Lorber Fusion – ‘The Drop’ (2023) JeffRead More

On Mother’s Day, r&b/jazz singer, songwriter, and yes, mom, Carol Duboc will present in digital form her newest release Smile. You May Also Like: Jeff Lorber Fusion – ‘Space-Time’ (2021) Jeff Lorber Fusion – Prototype (2017) Jeff Lorber Fusion – ‘The Drop’ (2023)

Dave Haskell is back, which is undoubtedly significant news for longtime followers of the San Francisco Bay Area’s jazz and blues scenes. And if you’re a fusion fan from any other locale, then let me tell you why that should be significant to you, too. You May Also Like: HowRead More

Amazon.com Widgets Billy Sherwood, both with Yes and on his recent helming of the Prog Collective, has already established himself as a staunch advocate for the 1970s’ signature rock style. So why shouldn’t he do the same with 1970s jazz? You May Also Like: Billy Cobham’s Crosswinds Project, March 28,Read More