Patrick Ames’ ‘The Virtualistics’ encompasses the good and bad of the pandemic, but the overriding message is hope.

On ‘Telepathy,’ long-established veterans Denny Zeitlin and George Marsh act like young upstarts, showing the jazz world a fresh new approach.

Joe Bailey joins Preston Frazier to discuss the U.K.-based prog-rocker’s new solo project, his creative process and plans for another Dark Monarchy album.

Closing ‘Night and Day: Big Band’ triumphantly, “Take the ‘A’ Train” makes me wish Chicago had included more big-band covers on their earlier albums.

With ‘Love Life Choices,’ Rebecca Angel’s sense of self and individuality shine like a veteran.

As Anthony Braxton continues to push forward one of America’s greatest art forms, he also takes opportunities to demonstrate just how jazz got to be so great.

‘Be Ready When I Call You’ is the unvarnished blues that comes off earnestly, because Guy Davis is a seasoned storyteller and a messenger of hard truths, balanced by a humble wit.

Listening to the opening of “Spanish Sea,” you may be forgiven for thinking that this sounds like classic Toto.

Curved Air co-founder Darryl Way’s ‘Destinations 2’ features more solo instrumentals inspired by imagined journeys to exotic places.

Beverley Beirne’s new album is far different than the fun-filled ‘Jazz Just Wants to Have Fun,’ showing a completely different side and strength.