The architect of classic Isleys slow jams like “Footsteps” and “Between The Sheets” is at it again.

The unexpected solitude the master cellist found from the five day loss of power in lower Manhattan from Hurricane Sandy gave him the perspective and focus that provided the material for his bluegrass-tinged combo’s second release, Nighthawks.

Burn List represents Seattle’s edgier notion of jazz, and represents it well.

2 is a blatant display of doom but not blatant display of chops, at least, not in the jazz sense of chops. It’s a temperament thing, and much of 2 moves at a glacial pace, and yet, the fury is all there. Slow motion death metal.

Anglo-American outside jazz achieve near-perfect symmetry and empathy when pianist John Escreet expands his trio with the great Evan Parker. You May Also Like: John Escreet – ‘Seismic Shift’ (2022) John Escreet – ‘the epicenter of your dreams’ (2024) In celebration of the Evan Parker’s complex, trippy The Moment’s Energy

For whatever reason, we don’t often see the collision of pop music and art rock anymore.

‘Amplified Soul’ is Incognito’s usual great stuff, which qualifies as well above average classic-style soul.