Pearring Sound is the moniker affixed to music led by alto saxophonist Jeff Pearring, and that sound is jazz that’s sometimes playful and always daring.

Permeated with literary, historical, and mythological references, Big Big Train’s ‘Grand Tour’ is a clever and exquisitely arranged musical journey.

The only way to lose with Ameondola Vs. Blades’ funky delight ‘Everybody Wins’ is if you miss out on putting an ear to it.

Miles Davis was grazed in a hail of bullets on Oct. 10, 1969 – but why? And who did it? Unpacking one of jazz’s most violent and puzzling moments.

As frontman David Lee Roth celebrates his 65th birthday today, we return to a handful of Van Halen favorites.

Divergent, fearless, unpredictable and vulnerable, Jaimie Branch has made good on the great promise of ‘Fly or Die’ by soaring again on ‘Fly or Die II: bird dogs of paradise.’

We find John Coltrane on the cusp of a breakthrough with ‘A Love Supreme,’ with perhaps his best ensemble of musicians ever.

I’ve seen concerts with skilled musicianship, but for the total package – spectacle, performance and passion – Iron Maiden can’t be beat.

My only intersection with Ginger Baker became one of the most amazing nights of music I’ve ever seen.

Perhaps ‘Good Hope,’ the new collaboration from Dave Holland, Zakir Hussain and Chris Potter, was meant to be. It sure sounds that way.