‘Reflexology’ continues with Groder’s open-ended mastery, with a rhythm section that acts as a natural extension of its leader.

Why “Shake It Off” when you can “Give It Away”? Hawley answers that question.

‘Over The Honeymoon’ glows as much as it grooves.

The consummation of many years of study, practice, talent and a wide-open mind.

“Your Song” is as dynamic and full of nifty little turns as life itself.

Wadada Leo Smith and his band of free jazz icons show the young guys how it’s done.

Reconciling the icy precision of electronic music with the immediacy of fusion.

With or without the fourth player, the Core Trio exemplify what free jazz sounds like when the minds behind it are set free.

Embracing technology in the making of music doesn’t guarantee good results, of course, but it always helps when time-honored principles and philosophies are also applied. And, of course, an open, creative mind. Johnny DeBlase held true to all of these things when crafting the darkly ambient ‘Guided Motion.’

It’s clear from “Night In Tunisia” that Michael Carvin is the Bill Parcells of drums.