Joe Morris and Elliott Sharp are among the only guitarists who can make a guitarist improvisation duet session with electronics sound alien while staying coherent and insightful. They thrive doing so on ‘Realism.’

John Lawler was joined by Andy Platts and Sean Lee of the U.K.-based yacht rock duo Young Gun Silver Fox for this exclusive Something Else! Interview.

‘Flashing Spirits’ by Cecil Taylor & Tony Oxley gives us another glimpse into this special musical alliance between two masters of improvised music during a time when the two were just getting to know each other.

Three-Layer Cake once again bakes some of the most indescribably outlandish music with’Sounds The Color Of Grounds,’ where gonzo meets prowess.

The availability of these 40 year old recordings from a living, historic jazz figure leading one of his best ensembles is great way to mark Anthony Braxton’s 80th birthday.

Reaching deep down within himself is how Matthew Shipp can create a record like ‘The Cosmic Piano’ that rises well above being simply a ‘solo piano’ venture.

The convening of Ivo Perelman, Matthew Shipp, William Parker and Mat Maneri on ‘Armageddon Flower’ is a confluence of saxophone, piano, bass and viola for the ages.

After Jon Anderson’s exit, I thought I’d never again experience the joy that Yes brought to me in the past. I was happy to be proved wrong at this concert.

The Claudio Scolari Project has made originative music by fearlessly taking chances every time the tape rolls. For ‘Bloom’ they also took a chance by expanding the group and that, too, paid off.

The Blackbyrds’ ‘City Life’ stands as a hallmark of ’70s jazz funk, blending smooth grooves, socially aware lyrics and impressive instrumentation.