The James Brandon Lewis Quartet is an eminent ensemble for a number of good reasons and every one of those reasons can be found on ‘Abstraction Is Deliverance.’

With James Brandon Lewis and the Son Lux rhythm section, Dave Douglas keeps pushing forward fresh ideas with that same old vigor he’s had from the start.

James Brandon Lewis’ quartet albums showcase other sides of his advanced artistry and that heavyweight band. ‘Transfiguration’ is jazz soul music of the highest order.

With Ches Smith’s recently-earned reputation comes higher expectations, and his upcoming ‘Laugh Ash’ lives up to it with another ambitious project that’s not a mere repeat of what he’s done before.

‘For Mahalia, With Love’ is an inspiring manifestation of the gospel music from Mahalia Jackson long embedded inside James Brandon Lewis.

With ‘Connection,’ Marc Ribot and his rabble-rouser super trio Ceramic Dog are back leading the hell raising contingent of loud, improvised music.

James Brandon Lewis typically alters his approach from album to album but with his forceful new quartet, the second go-around ‘Code of Being’ is not a bad idea at all.

James Brandon Lewis’ ‘Jesup Wagon’ feels just like the musical embodiment of George Washington Carver.

‘Molecular’ uses the double helix DNA component structure as a compass to guide James Brandon Lewis’ own harmonic map.

James Brandon Lewis summons the ghosts of Ornette Coleman and Charlie Haden to inspire him to think differently about his art.