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A World of Their Own: How 'Aja' Changed Everything For Steely Dan

A World of Their Own: How ‘Aja’ Changed Everything For Steely Dan

Steely Dan signaled a shift in direction 45 years ago today with the release of ‘Aja,’ a finely tuned lyrical and musical triumph.

Dan Kurfirst's Arkinetics, "Not Yet" (2022): Something Else! video premiere

Dan Kurfirst’s Arkinetics, “Not Yet” (2022): Something Else! video premiere

Here is the video premiere of the chilled ethno-jazz jam “Not Yet” from Dan Kurfirst’s Arkinetics.

Why I Avoided Herbie Hancock's Triumphant 'River: The Joni Letters' For So Long

Why I Avoided Herbie Hancock’s Triumphant ‘River: The Joni Letters’ For So Long

Issued 15 years ago this week, ‘River: The Joni Letters’ took flight by celebrating Joni Mitchell without making Herbie Hancock a sideman on his own LP.

Greg Davis - 'New Primes' (2022)

Greg Davis – ‘New Primes’ (2022)

The ambient, computer-generated drones of ‘New Primes’ produced by Greg Davis is a deep harmonic bath that uses your ears to transport your mind.

Ernesto Cervini, "Ruth's Rosa" (2022): Something Else! video premiere

Ernesto Cervini, “Ruth’s Rosa” (2022): Something Else! video premiere

Here is the video premiere of “Ruth’s Rosa” by acclaimed drummer, composer and bandleader Ernesto Cervini.

Gordon Grdina, Mark Helias + Matthew Shipp - 'Pathways' (2022)

Gordon Grdina, Mark Helias + Matthew Shipp – ‘Pathways’ (2022)

If you’re looking for a guitar / piano / acoustic bass combo that breaks all the rules, there’s probably only Gordon Grdina, Matthew Shipp and Mark Helias.

Michael Formanek Quartet, w/ Tim Berne, Craig Taborn + Gerald Cleaver - 'Other Zones' (2022)

Michael Formanek Quartet, w/ Tim Berne, Craig Taborn + Gerald Cleaver – ‘Other Zones’ (2022)

Michael Formanek’s composing prowess had set a high standard for this ensemble. Sometimes, though, you just gotta let guys run off the leash. And, as we now know with ‘Other Zones,’ he did.

Rocío Giménez López, Matthew Golombisky + Matias Formica, "wha tekau ma iwa" (2022): Something Else! video premiere

Rocío Giménez López, Matthew Golombisky + Matias Formica, “wha tekau ma iwa” (2022): Something Else! video premiere

Here is the video premiere of “wha tekau ma iwa,” from the fully improvisational ‘4.9’ album by Rocío Giménez López, Matthew Golombisky and Matias Formica.

Jon Cowherd Trio - 'Pride and Joy' (2022)

Jon Cowherd Trio – ‘Pride and Joy’ (2022)

With ‘Pride & Joy,’ piano ace Jon Cowherd leads a top-shelf trio with two very special guests to make high-quality jazz richly inspired by personal experiences.

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Yellowjackets – ‘Parallel Motion’ (2022)

With ‘Parallel Motion,’ the Yellowjackets continue to defy the tendency of even the best bands to run out of steam and go stale.