Julian Lage’s ‘Arclight’ is Lage’s first serious foray into the electric guitar on a record, with a seriously powerful trio and delving further into modern jazz and other forms.

Pat Metheny aimed to construct a performance that could only spring from the fertile mind of his mentor Eberhard Weber. And, he succeeded.

Chris Potter’s string quartet-supplemented ‘Imaginary Cities’ is ambitious, maybe the high-water mark of ambition so far in Potter’s career.

The classically trained, Croatian born pianist Matija Dedic’ certainly wears his Euro-classical heritage on his sleeve, and why not? You May Also Like: Poncho Sanchez, Kelley Suttenfield, Ikebebe Shakedown + Others: Five for the Road Victor Assis Brasil – Toca Antonio Carlos Jobim (1970, 2017 reissue)

Having turned seventy this year with an ample legacy stretching more than fifty years, Gary Burton could be excused if he kicked back and coasted by this time. No dice. You May Also Like: Julian Lage – ‘Squint’ (2021) Miles Okazaki Quartet – ‘Thisness’ (2022)

It’s clear from his latest recorded offering Bridges that the pianist and composer David Ake has a lot to say musically, but this being only his third record over a period of fifteen years, he hasn’t had much time to say it. You May Also Like: David Ake – HumanitiesRead More