Claudio Roditi returned to the music of his homeland 10 years ago today, but this salute to Brazil boasted a unique approach.

Larry Grenadier’s ‘The Gleaners’ is a declaration that this long-time in-demand sideman is a seriously viable artist in his own right.

It’s tempting to call this a tilt toward Ben Harper territory. But ‘Are You Open?’ might be the most “Seth Walker” record Seth Walker has ever made.

Matthew Shipp returns to his trio, using a common setup to make music that’s uncommonly advanced and stimulating.

In celebrating her starting point with ‘Planet D’earth,’ Kait Dunton ends up revealing more about what she’s now capable of.

Here is the video premiere of ‘Boom’ from Trapper Keaper’s upcoming LP ‘Trapper Keaper Meets Tim Berne & Aurora Nealand.’

Willie Nelson released a terrific collaboration with Asleep at the Wheel 10 years ago today that was by turns reverent and then rambunctious.

‘New York United’ is a balance between the unpredictable and the mulled over, between live performance and dreamy, electronic production values.

Elaine Elias had paid tribute to Brazil’s great contribution to jazz long before this album arrived 10 years ago. But ‘Bossa Nova Stories’ was different.

Jeff Ballard moves further away from mainstream jazz, while keeping himself challenged on the drums.