‘In Lieu Of’ is another captured moment when the magic of Tim Berne’s Snakeoil quartet was happening, making exceptional music that only these four people could carry out.

The placidity Natsuki Tamura and Satoko Fujii opted for with ‘Ki’ reveals the other characteristics of a couple whose talent and creativity knows no bounds.

The constant, ‘going for the jugular’ posture uncorking one unexpected thunderbolt after another make ‘Trio of Bloom’ a sum greater than its substantial parts.

Written by Steve Porcaro and Jude Cole, “2x Lover” is a showcase not only for their songwriting but also a powerful reminder of Porcaro’s producer skills.

The book on Henry Threaadgill’s amazing career has already been published but ‘Listen Ship’ keeps this compelling story going.

Colin Hancock’s new collaboration with Catherine Russell showcases tasteful arrangements, stellar playing and first-class vocals.

Well, actually seven. Limiting it to just five Supertramp songs would have been … the “crime of the century.”

The Miguel Zenon Quartet’s ‘Vanguardia Subterranea: Live at the Village Vanguard’ is fantastic, forward-leading jazz by musicians at the top of their game.

Pink Floyd released ‘Wish You Were Here’ 50 years ago today. It’s been perpetually underrated ever since.

The all-percussion ensemble might have been around a while, but there’s probably no one better today than Tomas Fujiwara for taking this idea further, with ‘Dream Up.’