Uneasy rests the saxophonist being juxtaposed against John Coltrane, in general — and with regard to his monumental 1965 release A Love Supreme, in particular. Sam Newsome, however, sidesteps such direct comparisons on the forthcoming Art of the Soprano, Vol. 1 You May Also Like: Jacob Garchik – ‘Assembly’ (2022)Read More

New York acoustic folk-pop duo Maggie Kraus and Hannah Hickok are the perfect melding of Simon and Garfunkel and the Indigo Girls, offering quietly resonant songs conveyed through a shimmering vocal interplay. You May Also Like: Kevin Godley, “Hit the Street” from ‘Muscle Memory’ (2020): One Track Mind

Julie Slick’s second solo album, just issued after a successful Kickstarter campaign, advances every thrilling notion about her playing, and her creative vision, first hinted at during the 20-something bassist’s stint with the Adrian Belew Power Trio. You May Also Like: Adrian Belew Power Trio’s ‘e’ Opened the Door toRead More

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Look Out Now! begins with a top-of-their-head improvisation, and this loping, light-filled groove says everything about what the Gaddabouts, and their new album, are all about: Serious fun. You May Also Like: The Chick Corea + Steve Gadd Band – Chinese Butterfly (2018)

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The self-taught, turban-wearing Dr. Lonnie Smith has rarely failed to surprise and delight.

Returning with another batch of tastefully shimmering, open and revealing pop, Haley Dreis doesn’t swerve from the ready-made template of her recent recordings on Lady with a Rocket, so much as tinker around the edges. You May Also Like: Thrift Store Halo – ‘Pop-Rocket’ (2017): On Second Thought

Band of Horses is still pushing their love of dusty-booted Americana through a busted guitar amp, only this time they’ve turned it up a little. You May Also Like: James McMurtry – ‘The Horses and the Hounds’ (2021)