War – Greatest Hits (1976; 2014 reissue)
A force in its day, the music of this seminal funk-jazz-rock combo remains very much potent today.
Articles by: S. Victor Aaron
Richard Pinhas and Oren Ambarchi – Tikkun (2014)
These three extended pieces take minimalism to exotic – and redemptive – places
Joel Harrison – Mother Stump (2014)
‘Mother Stump’ covers a lot of ground, with Harrison’s blues-inflected progressive jazz guitar as your guide.
Gato Libre – DuDu (2014)
Gato Libre makes the difficult decision to go forward after the loss of a key member.
Ben Goldberg, Adam Levy, Smith Dobson – Worry Later (2014)
An album shaped by both interpretations of Monk and the interaction among these three.
On Second Thought: Jamiroquai, “Canned Heat” (1999)
College student Matt Bray demonstrates the power of anyone with a little imagination and a whole lot of time can have to single-handedly put a long-forgotten dance floor hit back in the spotlight.
Tohpati, with Jimmy Haslip and Chad Wackerman – Tribal Dance (2014)
Impossibly labyrinthine but appealing harmonies combine here with a high level of acumen.
Something Else! sneak peek: Blue Mother Tupelo, “Meet Me Down River” (2014)
Direct, pure and oh so soulful, ‘Only Sunshine’ is another handmade treat.
Jamie Saft, with Steve Swallow and Bobby Previte – The New Standard (2014)
‘The New Standard’ puts an edge into the oftentimes prosaic jazz trio format.
One Track Mind: Chris Jasper, “The One” from The One (2014)
The architect of classic Isleys slow jams like “Footsteps” and “Between The Sheets” is at it again.
