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Mary Halvorson – ‘Cloudward’ (2024)

Mary Halvorson – ‘Cloudward’ (2024)

‘Cloudward’ offers a rare chance to see how Mary Halvorson’s music evolves when everything else is kept the same.

Five Moments of Eternal Brilliance From Steely Dan’s ‘Pretzel Logic’

Five Moments of Eternal Brilliance From Steely Dan’s ‘Pretzel Logic’

Released 50 years ago today, Steely Dan’s ‘Pretzel Logic’ remains a pinnacle achievement for the premier jazz-pop rock band. Here’s a handful of reasons why.

Why the Beatles Were the First Global Cultural Phenomenon

Why the Beatles Were the First Global Cultural Phenomenon

The Beatles leapt onto the international stage some 60 years ago. Mike Tiano returns to that remarkable era to explain how it happened.

David Torn, Tom Rainey, Tim Berne + Trevor Dunn – ‘Disco Tent/Ravens Low & Ready 2’ (2024)

David Torn, Tom Rainey, Tim Berne + Trevor Dunn – ‘Disco Tent/Ravens Low & Ready 2’ (2024)

David Torn, Tom Rainey, Tim Berne & Trevor Dunn came together make an instant album that’s explosive, urgent and intense, even when it isn’t loud.

Why You Shouldn’t Overlook the Doobie Brothers’ ‘What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits’

Why You Shouldn’t Overlook the Doobie Brothers’ ‘What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits’

Released 50 years ago this month, ‘What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits’ found the Doobie Brothers at a near-peak of their early-era powers.

Ivo Perelman, Barry Guy + Ramon Lopez – ‘Interaction’ (2024)

Ivo Perelman, Barry Guy + Ramon Lopez – ‘Interaction’ (2024)

‘Interaction’ really all of one big collection of amazing moments, a continuum of passion and a brainstorm of original ideas filtered through three highly trained instruments.

‘Journey: Worlds Apart,’ by Nick DeRiso (2023): Books

‘Journey: Worlds Apart,’ by Nick DeRiso (2023): Books

Nick DeRiso’s ‘Journey: Worlds Apart’ offers an unblinking narrative, but it’s also crammed with enough breakout information to make this a first-rate reference tool.

James Brandon Lewis – ‘Transfiguration’ (2024)

James Brandon Lewis – ‘Transfiguration’ (2024)

James Brandon Lewis’ quartet albums showcase other sides of his advanced artistry and that heavyweight band. ‘Transfiguration’ is jazz soul music of the highest order.

Vijay Iyer – ‘Compassion’ (2024)

Vijay Iyer – ‘Compassion’ (2024)

Rarely ever going far outside, Vijay Iyer continues to pursue his piano trio jazz revolution from within with a persistent creative spark and an inspired rhythm section.

Kaze – ‘Unwritten’ (2024)

Kaze – ‘Unwritten’ (2024)

The highly improvisational quartet Kaze makes their first 100% improvisation record ‘Unwritten’ and it’s just as unconventionally delightful as they are with written pieces.