As Adrian Sherwood helps transform these Near Jazz Experience songs, the listener gains a much wider viewpoint.

Ivo Perelman has added Nat Wooley on trumpet. ‘Strings 3’ answers the question of whether that was bonkers or completely wonderful.

Charles Rumback’s ‘Cadillac Turns’ has all the energy and capriciousness of a free-jazz blowing session but still retains a strong sense of melody.

33Jazz Records’ initial raison d’etre was the support of women in music, and that’s very much part of their ethos today.

‘Return to Forever: Returns’ arrived 10 years ago today as a reminder of everything we loved about this cosmic, muscular and damned funky band.

Samantha Boshnack takes her ambitions to the next level and then puts it all on the line with a new band in front of a live audience. No sweat.

Fernando Perdomo, Alexis Evans, and a new prog supergroup are part of this occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.

Wynton Marsalis signed with the Blue Note label 15 years ago, then released an album worthy of that bastion of earthy joy.

Reaching within his household for inspiration, bass master Joe Martin takes a rare turn leading a star-studded group.

‘Echos la nuit,’ which translates into “echoes the night,” is a unique moment for Michaël Attias: This is his first unaccompanied album.