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Jackson Browne's 'Hold Out' Was Both Successful, and a Notable Stumble

Jackson Browne’s ‘Hold Out’ Was Both Successful, and a Notable Stumble

Released 40 years ago today, ‘Hold Out’ took Jackson Browne to the top of the charts and bottom of critic’s lists. What happened?

Marcin Wasilewski Trio feat. Joe Lovano - 'Arctic Riff' (2020)

Marcin Wasilewski Trio feat. Joe Lovano – ‘Arctic Riff’ (2020)

On ‘Arctic Riff,’ this temporary quartet of the Marcin Wasilewski Trio + Joe Lovano never lose their footing through challenging compositions.

The Jerry Granelli Trio - 'Plays Vince Guaraldi & Mose Allison' (2020)

The Jerry Granelli Trio – ‘Plays Vince Guaraldi & Mose Allison’ (2020)

It took a while for Jerry Granelli to look back to two of his most famous ex-employers, but once he found the perfect partners, he knew he could do it the right way.

Bluey - 'Tinted Sky' (2020)

Bluey – ‘Tinted Sky’ (2020)

Even when Bluey makes you think, he never loses sight of music’s main mission to make you feel good and make you move on his latest solo groover ‘Tinted Sky.’

Steve Fidyk - 'Battle Lines' (2020)

Steve Fidyk – ‘Battle Lines’ (2020)

As post-bop dates go, ‘Battle Lines’ a fine example of the form. This is in no small part because Steve Fidyk knows the style and the tradition.

How 'Stanley Clarke Band Featuring Hiromi' Recalled a Funky Past

How ‘Stanley Clarke Band Featuring Hiromi’ Recalled a Funky Past

‘Stanley Clarke Band Featuring Hiromi’ reminded us 10 years ago this week that the bassist extraordinaire could still deliver substantial jazz fusion.

Ed Roth - 'Can't Find My Way Home' (2020)

Ed Roth – ‘Can’t Find My Way Home’ (2020)

Despite its title, this album finds Ed Roth completely at home while performing piano-focused updates of songs by Deep Purple, Lou Reed and Pink Floyd.

Paula Cole - 'Revolution' (2019)

Paula Cole – ‘Revolution’ (2019)

As we struggle with a pandemic and, especially, the aftermath of protests sparked by George Floyd’s murder, time has seemingly caught up with Paula Cole.

Sonar with David Torn - 'Tranceportation (Volume 2)' (2020)

Sonar with David Torn – ‘Tranceportation (Volume 2)’ (2020)

Hypnotic as background music that becomes compelling with deep listening, ‘Tranceportation (Volume 2)’ continues a match made in heaven between Sonar and David Torn.

Denny Zeitlin, with Buster Williams + Matt Wilson - 'Live At Mezzrow' (2020)

Denny Zeitlin, with Buster Williams + Matt Wilson – ‘Live At Mezzrow’ (2020)

From serene moments to uninhibited flashes, Denny Zeitlin’s trio with Buster Williams and Matt Wilson found themselves in particularly good form that spring night at the Mezzrow Jazz Club.