Standards are treated with respect, but still given a striking individuality on violinist John Pearce’s debut ‘Just Friends.’

That feeling of not being able to fully grasp what’s unfolding is at the heart of the thrill of listening to ‘Radical Invisibility’ by Daniel Carter, Stelios Mihas, Irma Nejando and Federico Ughi.

Released 10 years ago today, ‘e’ did more than advance Adrian Belew’s considerable legacy. It introduced us to a pair of exciting new talents.

Greg Granger is joined by the up-and-coming Kenya-based group Refuge, now set for their first international gig at Germany’s Bautz Music Festival.

Bloody Hammers strike the perfect mix of riffs, mood, melody and camp to drive a stake right through my metal heart.

Don Breithaupt joins Preston Frazier to discuss ‘Friday,’ Monkey House’s long-awaited follow up to 2016’s ‘Left.’

‘The Fine Line’ leaves you wondering why the wider public hasn’t picked up on what all insiders have known for years: Bob Sheppard is a top-shelf jazz musician.

I probably would have loved the record Patti Scialfa issued 15 years ago this week, even without the weight of the past chiming in.

Barb Jungr hinted that this could be her last album. I, for one, sincerely hope not.

The Jason Stein, Greg Ward-led project ‘Nature Work’ is highly recommended for those who like adventurous, impulsive jazz.