The union of four highly seasoned masters of improvisation in Ivo Perelman, Matthew Shipp, William Parker and Bobby Kapp got results that matches their lofty reputations.

The Bob Nell & Michael Bisio Trios’ ‘We Are Here’ is more than a meeting of old friends, it’s a testament of the enduring attractiveness of the venerable jazz piano trio with fresh songwriting that hearkens back to beloved jazz standards.

The Tonino Miano Trio’s ‘MOSS/Electric’ uses intuitive skills and technical abilities to make interesting music from mixing circuited technology into unplugged jazz.

Miles Okazaki’s ‘Boomtown’ obliterates easy categorizations because he and his cohorts have both the audacity and wherewithal to make a record like this.

Ottawa-based pianist, composer and bandleader Peter Hum sat down to talk with S. Victor Aaron of Something Else! and opens up about his new album ‘Steps to Redemption.’

There’s no limit to what Lewis can conceive and put into action and ‘Omni’ is yet another major achievement for him and his Quartet.

‘Steps To Redemption’ makes it four winning records in a row for Ottawa’s appealing pianist/composer/bandleader Peter Hum.

With ‘Duologue: Core of Existence,’ Ivo Perelman found yet another perfect duet partner in bassist Damon Smith.

Here is the advance single “Illumination” from Cindy Blackman Santana’s upcoming album ‘Coherence.’

Tyshawn Sorey selection of a single entry in Max Roach’s historic discography speaks to Tyshawn Sorey’s focus and the ability to distill his hero’s overall genius.