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.

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

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.’

Jeff Jones’ vision and extensive legwork that went into this one-off jazz fusion gem ‘The People’s People Present The Spirit Of David’ resulted in a quality electric jazz record that’s held up pretty well over the years

The Rolling Stones accomplished something 20 years ago today that hadn’t happened in a quarter century: They put out a good record.

Dan Rosenboom has developed a fine career making adventurous music of many stripes. With ‘Coordinates,’ he masterfully pulls it all together.

Jacob Garchik’s ‘Ye Olde 2, At The End of Time’ is a fun listen in spite of its complexity because you can feel the apparent fun that went into playing it.

Ingebrigt Håker Flaten (Exit) Knarr’s ‘Drops’ is confrontational and reflective, aggressive and unassuming. It’s never, ever boring.

Here’s the satisfyin’ retro-soul single “Say It Again” from Shawn Lee (Young Gun Silver Fox) and Kelly Finnigan (The Monophonics).