With their fourth album ‘Brain Drain’, Gorilla Mask is often in your face. That said, their tactics with rhythm and harmony remain an integral part of their attack, too.

There’s no better way to remember the brilliance of the late Paul Bley and Paul Motian – as well as that of the still-thriving Gary Peacock.

Avant garde jazz could use more joy and wit, which is Reut Regev R*Time’s secret weapon for making you want to listen.

Dig deeper into Grover Washington Jr. – who died 20 years ago today – and you’ll see why he retains the title of Mister Magic for us.

Walter Becker, the same guy who often came up with some cold putdown lines, wrote a dozen stanzas here full of aching poetry.

Pat Metheny’s “You Are” is the scintillating second advance single from his upcoming album ‘From The Place.’

Released 25 years ago, ‘Ain’t Gonna Be Your Dog’ became a perfect companion piece to the huge Howlin’ Wolf Chess box – if you can find it.

Dave Stryker and his crack, soul-jazz combo offer their fourth ‘Eight Track’-branded album, where the only difference is the festive season theme.

Ivo Perelman and Matthew Shipp continue to relentlessly push the envelope after all these years.

Byron Asher’s “Blues Obligato” is kind of like Dixieland informed by a hundred years of music development.