Divergent, fearless, unpredictable and vulnerable, Jaimie Branch has made good on the great promise of ‘Fly or Die’ by soaring again on ‘Fly or Die II: bird dogs of paradise.’

We find John Coltrane on the cusp of a breakthrough with ‘A Love Supreme,’ with perhaps his best ensemble of musicians ever.

My only intersection with Ginger Baker became one of the most amazing nights of music I’ve ever seen.

Perhaps ‘Good Hope,’ the new collaboration from Dave Holland, Zakir Hussain and Chris Potter, was meant to be. It sure sounds that way.

Released 10 years ago today, ‘Testament Paris/London’ marked a continuation of Keith Jarrett’s striking tightrope walks without a net.

Hiatus? What hiatus? The Ivo Perelman / Matthew Shipp creation train keeps on rolling.

Poncho Sanchez, Ikebe Shakedown and Kelly Suttenfield are among those featured in this occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.

Tone Poet audiophile reissues of classic albums by Kenny Burrell, Dexter Gordon and Andrew Hill continue Blue Note’s celebration of its 80th year.

Viviana Zarbo can switch from being as sensual as breathing to being as scary as a she-devil in a heartbeat.

With ‘Alula,’ the ever-thirsty Caroline Davis thrust herself into the company of vital artists at the frontier of jazz.