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

Slide-guitarist Luke Winslow-King joins Ross Boissoneau to discuss influential records by Bob Dylan, Ry Cooder and Mark Knopfler.

‘Live at the Baked Potato’ shows that you can’t keep a good band down. But does this edition of Soft Machine stand up to what went before?

Steve Smith, of Journey and Vital Information fame, joins Ross Boissoneau to discuss Max Roach, Buddy Rich, Herb Alpert and others.

Baltimore-based prog and jazz guitarist Mark Papagno joins Ross Boissoneau to discuss albums by Yes, Allan Holdsworth and David Sylvian.

Richie Goods, dubbed “my left-hand man” by Mulgrew Miller, joins Ross Boissoneau to discuss the albums that shaped his hall of fame career.

Will the jazz police appreciate this? Doubtful. But those who choose to actually listen to the Brecker Brothers’ ‘Live and Unreleased’ will be rewarded.

As we struggle with a pandemic and, especially, the aftermath of protests sparked by George Floyd’s murder, time has seemingly caught up with Paula Cole.

Darren Barrett takes a side trip to delve into the innovations of Nyle Steiner, creator of the EWI, popularized by such innovators as Michael Brecker.

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.