Borrowing from principles established by the original Mahavishnu Orchestra, Five Time Surprise develops music with no constrictions.

Strong musical personalities impose themselves on these Dave Douglas originals, and it makes for a riveting trio that sounds like no other.

“Teddy Boy” may not rank as one of Paul McCartney’s best-known tracks, but it does preview his successful solo career.

The three musicians in Shifa have played together in various combinations before but never recorded, so this is a first – and it is glorious.

Bernie Chiaravalle joined Preston Frazier to discuss collaborating with Michael McDonald, early inspirations and his next solo release.

Fleur Stevenson makes very clear nods to the song’s original composers, but ‘Follow Me’ is also imbued with a remarkable originality.

Far from this being a quick cash-in, ‘Demos (1973-75) Volumes 1 & 2’ is a quality expansion of Azymuth’s sparse early discography.

What’s striking about the Tori Freestone Trio’s ‘El Mar de Nubes’ is how strongly themed each track is, yet it’s all played with incredible imagination.

On ‘Ride Angles,’ the band is an extension of Sam Ospovat’s mind, a very fertile mind at that.

Released 40 years ago this month, Robben Ford’s ‘The Inside Story’ was more than just a crisp, well-executed fusion set.