While not as adventurous as the preceding “Dreamtime,” this simply fantastic ballad is executed with the level of finesse expected from Yes.

Trombone Shorty’s tenure as one of New Orleans’ main music ambassadors began 10 years ago today with the release of ‘Backatown.’

Here is the world premiere of a trio of tracks from San Francisco Bay area guitar provocateur Karl Evangelista, from his upcoming album ‘Apura!’

‘Witch ‘n’ Monk’ transcends definition, cheerfully sitting on the outer reaches of contemporary music, jazz-punk and experimental music.

With every member having chops, pipes and creative flair, ‘Threesome Vol. 1’ introduces the Lickerish Quartet as Jellyfish’s rightful successor.

Though I wouldn’t call it a Robert Lamm co-written masterpiece, Chicago’s “Forever” remains a beautiful, thought-provoking love song.

‘A Tribute to Keith Emerson and Greg Lake’ once again opens doors of nice colors, better words, weird and interesting stuff, and quasi-intellectual ideas.

Issued 10 years ago this week, the John Coltrane-inspired ‘To the One’ showed there was still a lot of artistic life left in fusion icon John McLaughlin.

Make no mistake, Austin *does* have an avant-jazz/improv music scene that’s just not as well known outside of town. With more records like ‘Tau Ceti’ from Lisa Cameron, Tom Carter and Ingebrigt Håker Flaten, that should all change.

Ross Boissoneau caught up with Todd Rundgren for a discussion on growing as an artist, learning through listening, and shared musical experiences.