Emily Remler’s string of records during her short lifetime revealed an astonishing, groundbreaking guitar talent but didn’t reveal how that talent translated to the stage. ‘Cookin’ At The Queens, Live In Las Vegas 1984 & 1988′ at long last rectifies that.

‘Maximum Swing: The Unissued 1965 Half Note Recordings’ with the Wynton Kelly Trio only bolsters the case that Wes Montgomery is the greatest jazz guitarist of all time.

With the long-deferred release of ‘The Lost Album From Ronnie Scott’s,’ there is now a significant new addition to the Charles Mingus catalog to discover and marvel at.

‘Once Upon a Time’ explores the possible directions that Bob James largely eschewed in favor of a more melodic – and popular – approach.

Bob James’ ‘Once Upon a Time’ helps to complete our understanding of an artist far more adventurous than his popular works come close to suggesting.

This constitutes the most significant addition in a very long time to the catalog of – and insight into – the brilliant but enigmatic Eric Dolphy.

Great audio quality and Jack DeJohnette’s rare presence makes ‘Another Time: The Hilversum Concert’ a “new” Bill Evans album that’s also easy to recommend for reasons well beyond merely completing a catalog.

‘Smokin’ in Seattle: Live at the Penthouse (1966)’ will quench the thirst of anyone wanting more of Wes Montgomery with Wynton Kelly.

The magic, and the mystery, of ‘In the Beginning’ is in hearing a frisky young Wes Montgomery start his journey toward greatness.

This goes much farther out than the celebrated rock music of its time.