Joseph Yun joined Preston Frazier to discuss his debut, subsequent live dates as a leader, and plans for future projects with the legendary David Benoit.

The John Scofield Trio’s ‘Swallow Tales’ shows that Steve Swallow songs are the sound of quality modern jazz, even with a small band playing in no-nonsense bop style.

Duotrio’s ‘In the Bright and Deep’ is an enjoyable outing, one that like its too-brief solos leaves the listener looking forward to more.

Dinosaur’s ‘To the Earth’ creates a range of moods and themes, while also stepping back to past influences and forward into new territory.

Threadbare finds Jason Stein expanding the bass clarinet into more areas previously thought off limits to the instrument.

A new venture from Chris Montague, Warmer Than Blood brings the composer and guitarist together pianist Kit Downes and electric-bassist Ruth Goller.

Across five tracks of varying length is a showcase not just for the finesse of Sabir Mateen, Patrick Holmes and Federico Ughi but also the ingenuity and diverse talents of Mateen himself.

Whit Dickey has been an understated but sturdy and vital figure on New York City’s Downtown scene for the last 30 years.

Some current notables from Chicago’s progressive music scene got together and formed 85bears, named after the town’s the most celebrated football team.

Released 10 years ago today, this intimate LP recalled Keith Jarrett’s overlooked ‘The Melody at Night, With You’ – but with one key difference: Charlie Haden.