Wendy Eisenberg and Shane Parish – ‘Nervous Systems’ (2019)
Wendy Eisenberg and Shane Parish’s ‘Nervous Systems’ is just two masters of experimental guitar in an impromptu meeting of the minds.
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Samantha Boshnack’s Seismic Belt – ‘Live In Santa Monica’ (2019)
Samantha Boshnack takes her ambitions to the next level and then puts it all on the line with a new band in front of a live audience. No sweat.
Joe Martin – ‘Étoilée’ (2019)
Reaching within his household for inspiration, bass master Joe Martin takes a rare turn leading a star-studded group.
How Bennie Maupin Left Mwandishi Behind on ‘The Jewel in the Lotus’
Bennie Maupin went solo 45 years ago this month, taking concepts (and players) from his time with Herbie Hancock – but using a far different approach.
Joey DeFrancesco, with Pharoah Sanders – ‘In the Key of the Universe’ (2019)
Can both transcendental and earthly jazz coexist on the same record? With ‘In the Key of the Universe,’ Joey DeFrancesco answers with an emphatic ‘yes.’
Jeff Cosgrove, with Matthew Shipp + William Parker – ‘Near Disaster’ (2018)
The enthusiasm that Jeff Cosgrove, Matthew Shipp and William Parker invest in pushing jazz into sweet freedom shines through on ‘Near Disaster.’
David Torn with Tim Berne + Ches Smith – ‘Sun of Goldfinger’ (2019)
The supremely creative ‘Sun of Goldfinger’ is unlike anything else out there – apart from other David Torn records.
How Joe Bonamassa Finally Arrived With ‘The Ballad of John Henry’
10 years ago this week, Joe Bonamassa discovered the perfect balance between his penchant for blues covers and ’70s-style hard rock.
Nick Hempton – ‘Night Owl’ (2019)
The deep soul of ’60s organ jazz is at the heart of Nick Hempton’s latest venture.
Chris Potter – ‘Circuits’ (2019)
‘Circuits’ is another directional change for the supremely talented Chris Potter, but with the same high mark of accomplishment and ingenuity that’s found on nearly all of his recordings.
