‘Good Intentions’ is an astonishing start from a saxophonist and composer still absorbing the more daring sides of jazz, because Alden Hellmuth is not interested in biding her time before putting her own imprint on the music form.

‘Sonorous Present’ is an immersive journey into Alex E. Chavez’s life, with elements of tragedy, isolation, and discovery.

On ‘Breaking the Shell,’ Bill Frisell, Andrew Cyrille & Kit Downes get to expand their home base of creatively improvised music using the stately yet otherworldly sounds of the pipe organ.

‘The Data’ is some of Matthew Shipp’s most heartfelt and ardent of his solo piano albums, informed with a lifetime of jazz and classical studies behind it.

‘Conversance’ picks up where the Chris Greene Quartet left off with 2017’s ‘Boundary Issues,’ showcasing the arranging and playing talents of each band member.

Here is the world streaming premiere of “Avrils,” from alto saxophonist Michael Attias’ upcoming new album ‘Quartet Music Vol. II: Kardamon Fall.’

Dave Bainbridge may be the best progressive rock keyboardist that’s flown under your radar.

Chris Greene joins us to discuss the forthcoming ‘Conversance,’ his first studio effort since 2017’s ‘Boundary Issues.’

Throughout ‘Luminary,’ Tonino Miano often takes chances and stretches out while somehow making the music very melodic and pretty at the same time.

Thumbscrew’s elusive sound radically mixes studied with spontaneity and incorporating fresh novel ideas each time around, with ‘Wingbeats’ representing yet another step forward.