Claudio Roditi’s Gorgeous ‘Brazilliance x4’ Deftly Balanced His Many Influences
Claudio Roditi returned to the music of his homeland 10 years ago today, but this salute to Brazil boasted a unique approach.
Claudio Roditi returned to the music of his homeland 10 years ago today, but this salute to Brazil boasted a unique approach.

Larry Grenadier’s ‘The Gleaners’ is a declaration that this long-time in-demand sideman is a seriously viable artist in his own right.
The lackluster “Window Dreamin'” showed that Chicago had more serious problems than their problem-child lead guitarist.

It’s tempting to call this a tilt toward Ben Harper territory. But ‘Are You Open?’ might be the most “Seth Walker” record Seth Walker has ever made.
Ben Folds treated us to a much-needed “de-master” of ‘Way to Normal,’ 10 years ago this week.
Matthew Shipp returns to his trio, using a common setup to make music that’s uncommonly advanced and stimulating.

In celebrating her starting point with ‘Planet D’earth,’ Kait Dunton ends up revealing more about what she’s now capable of.

Preston Frazier caught up with former Yes keyboardist Tom Brislin just as he began a new tenure with Kansas.
This lost Toto track’s best moments are, unfortunately, what keeps it mired in a bygone era.

It feels like the vocal talent of Dwight Trible has been one of the best-kept secrets in jazz. Well, not now, it isn’t.