This seeps into any prog lover’s soul as Emerson Lake and Powell embrace the classics, folk, rock and perhaps (if truth be told) a bit of pomposity.

By painting impressionistic portraits out of cues and basic figures for ‘Words Unspoken,’ John Surman got the best contributions from his quartet.

‘Cloudward’ offers a rare chance to see how Mary Halvorson’s music evolves when everything else is kept the same.

Released 50 years ago today, Steely Dan’s ‘Pretzel Logic’ remains a pinnacle achievement for the premier jazz-pop rock band. Here’s a handful of reasons why.

Here is the streaming premiere of “Farewell Forever” from cellist Christopher Hoffman’s upcoming album ‘Vision Is The Identity.’

Craft Recordings’ new vinyl pressing of ‘Smack Up’ is flawless, a term that also describes this music from the late alto saxophonist Art Pepper.

The Beatles leapt onto the international stage some 60 years ago. Mike Tiano returns to that remarkable era to explain how it happened.

David Torn, Tom Rainey, Tim Berne & Trevor Dunn came together make an instant album that’s explosive, urgent and intense, even when it isn’t loud.

Released 50 years ago this month, ‘What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits’ found the Doobie Brothers at a near-peak of their early-era powers.

Here is the video premiere of “Libra,” from Last Ark Out featuring Hailey Niswanger on woodwinds. New album ‘Lift’ releases February 23rd 2024.