Satoko Fujii Orchestra Kobe’s ‘After The Storm’ is a testament to all musicians involved who constantly took chances & never faltered to make something truly memorable

The union of four highly seasoned masters of improvisation in Ivo Perelman, Matthew Shipp, William Parker and Bobby Kapp got results that matches their lofty reputations.

The Bob Nell & Michael Bisio Trios’ ‘We Are Here’ is more than a meeting of old friends, it’s a testament of the enduring attractiveness of the venerable jazz piano trio with fresh songwriting that hearkens back to beloved jazz standards.

Reactions were mixed for some reason as ‘Pleasant Dreams’ arrived 45 years ago today, but this stands as the Ramones’ last truly great album.

‘Boy George and Culture Club’ is a story about identity, friendship, love, reinvention and resilience, all told by the people who lived it.

Here is “Puma and the Spider Monkey,” an advance single from percussionist Mike Dillon’s upcoming album ‘Mike & Beignet Go to the Zoo.’

The Tonino Miano Trio’s ‘MOSS/Electric’ uses intuitive skills and technical abilities to make interesting music from mixing circuited technology into unplugged jazz.

Here is “The Subtext,” the second advance single from the Kris Davis Trio’s upcoming album ‘Lost In Geneva’. This is what acoustic jazz in the 21st century sounds like when it’s on its game.

Miles Okazaki’s ‘Boomtown’ obliterates easy categorizations because he and his cohorts have both the audacity and wherewithal to make a record like this.

Ottawa-based pianist, composer and bandleader Peter Hum sat down to talk with S. Victor Aaron of Something Else! and opens up about his new album ‘Steps to Redemption.’