Miles Davis sideman Lenny White joined us to discuss recording the groundbreaking, genre-shattering ‘Bitches Brew,’ released 50 years ago this week.

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

The Jimmy Greene of 2020’s ‘While Looking Up’ is the same Jimmy Greene of 2009’s ‘Mission Statement’: a man of faith, eternal hope and steely determination. And, a danged fine musician.

Brian Blade joined Preston Frazier to discuss his new recording with guitarist Wolfgang Muthspiel’s trio, and how the coronavirus has impacted things.

Liberty Ellman’s new PI Recordings release ‘Last Desert’ is some cerebral jazz, yet avoids the clutter of some music that often falls into that category.

A mix of contoured creations, Julie Campiche’s ‘Onkalo’ is one of those albums which improves listen by listen.

‘The Fantastic Mrs. 10’ boils down to Matt Mitchell’s simple words: Tim Berne’s designs provide a context for insanity. Sweet insanity.

Satoko Fujii and Tatsuya Yoshida are heavyweights in Japan but are both world-class vanguard musicians. ‘Baikamo’ is a welcome return to their summit meetings on the edge of what is possible with just a piano and drums.

Murmullo features five young and very talented musicians whose surety and confidence in what they do is growing.

#Bloomerangs has achieved something which is not easy on ‘Moments and Fragments,’ linking many different influences and musical references.