Nothing is lost when Nik Bärtsch, bandleader, becomes Nik Bärtsch, solo pianist. It’s still captivating music, only played through the single vessel of piano.

Everyone is looking toward a future in which live music can again become a shared experience. Todd Rundgren has a different future in mind.

A less forceful, more subtle Brian Charette Organ Sextette has its own, new charms in addition to a lot of the old ones. The evolution of Charette’s best ensemble is coming along just fine with ‘Power From The Air.’

A prominent figure in the histories of rap, metal, country, rock and more, Rick Rubin is the premier music producer of our time.

Sarah Moule has a voice that inspires and comforts at the same time. The quality of her vocals makes you realize all is well in the jazz world.

Here is the video premiere of “Sycamore,” an advance track from TuneTown’s upcoming album ‘Entering Utopia.’

If you think the organ-guitar-drums concept has run its course, I present the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio and their super-funky new release, ‘I Told You So.’

“Get On This” was ballsy, adventurous and risky — things Chicago had arguably not been in a long time. So, why’d they leave it on the cutting-room floor?

‘1918’ is vibes/percussion outlaw Mike Dillon’s unfiltered, homegrown manifesto about living in a pandemic world.

CJ Vanston joins Anthony Sonego to discuss his early days as a jingle writer, collaborations with Richard Marx, and how he initially connected with Toto.