Celebrating a schizoid mashup of comedy, drama, kitsch and romance.

‘The Signal’ is bold, personal and completely lucid audio art from Elizabeth Shepherd. It wouldn’t be overstating it at all to assert that this is the most important vocal jazz record of 2014.

Gillan has worked on behalf of the country since a devastating 1988 earthquake.

She explores this turbulently resonant tale with a South African guest vocalist.

What gives them this iron-clad durability, not to mention musical depth?

Leading by example, Wadada Leo Smith inspired Saft, Morris and Pandi to reach even deeper into themselves as well. Group improv like you’ve never heard it before.

Our panel of Steely Dan fanatics reminisce about that magic moment when their minds were blown away by the artful brilliance of Donald Fagen and Walter Becker.

Anchored by a cool-cat groove, this ropes together swing, jazz, and pop.

A canny amplification of Barrett’s muse, beyond the hippie-fied stuff.

Faithfull’s take on a Roger Waters song finds new depths of emotion.