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

The leadoff single from Henry Bateman’s upcoming album ‘A Ghost Inside’ combines COVID-19 produced angst with a catchy melody and inspired musicianship.

Bob Salmieri Bastarduna Quintet’s ‘And Mama Was a Belly Dancer’ is appealing and incisive, tapping into connections felt by many people with many cultures.

Tony Malaby’s ‘Turnpike Diaries Volume 1’ features these seasoned masters stretching out under an expressway over two long jams as few can do in such a coordinated way, each able to sense what the song is headed and react with infallible instincts.

Walter Becker has a message for us from beyond the grave on how we should approach 2021. Check out the new (to us) song “Golden City” from the folks at Walter Becker Media.

We already knew that Chris Potter is good, but know we now know that he’s good even he has to do everything by himself.

Over in Barcelona, Spain, David Philips found his own sunny angle, a silver lining to all this despair: Mother Nature is getting a much-needed break.

These tracks reveal the full artistry of master folk singer and guitarist David Philips, no matter how primitive the setting.

We asked acclaimed jazz musician Daniel Bennett a few questions about how he sees the world becoming a better place once the virus threat subsides.

Accomplished jazz musician Daniel Bennett makes a case for musicians to stay optimistic and pushing forward with their craft during the COVID-19 pandemic.