Nothing brings out the true character of virtuosic musicians Aruán Ortiz and Ramón López like the ‘Ephemeral Shapes’ improvisation sessions with Ivo Perelman.

David Udell’s ‘It’s Worth It’ is a wonderfully weird pop/psych-rock concoction that bubbles with an expansive, really cool ’70s vinyl euphoria.

Joan Torres’s All Is Fused may be known as a fusion jazz band but on ‘Embrace Form,’ their improvisational skills come to the fore.

Released 30 years ago today on ‘Voodoo Lounge,’ the shoulda-been-hit “Love Is Strong” showed the Rolling Stones hadn’t lost their flair for a snarky come-on.

In many ways, Phillip Golub’s astounding debut ‘Abiding Memory’ evokes the budding genius of early Vijay Iyer.

The few who heard him described Sterling Harrison’s music as “deep soul,” with a voice that conjured up aural images of Otis Redding and Wilson Pickett.

‘Weight of the World,’ the latest release from prog-metal multi-instrumentalist Mark Anthony K and Joe Bailey, continues Dark Monarchy’s upward progression.

Velvet Crush had already made a critical splash before ‘Teenage Symphonies to God’ arrived 30 years ago today. Then something amazing happened.

‘Penny Singleton: A Biography’ author Steve Randisi joins Mike Tiano to discuss the long-running Blondie star’s remarkable life and career.

As an advanced bassist and composer, Kim Cass with his star colleagues meet his challenges head-on, making ‘Levs’ such a breathtaking ride.