What is striking about the Antonio Farao and Stephane Belmondo Quartet’s ‘Do It!’ is how it unites traditional jazz influences with improvised, free playing.

Benjamin Dean Wilson’s four-part musical radio play ‘Until the House Falls’ delves into all manner of human emotions, emerging as a fun and quirky project.

Wojtek Mazolewski’s wonderful new album ‘Solo’ relaxes, inspires, excites, and above all, engages the listener.

Every so often, someone comes along like a breath of fresh air. With ‘Reflection of Another Self,’ Milena Casado becomes the next one.

There is a sense of contained energy about Luis Ianes and Noel Akchote’s ‘Seuil,’ and listening is at once relaxing and stimulating.

Jazz, rock and popular music meet Bulgarian folklore on David Dower’s ‘Sonder,’ in a combination that is unique yet utterly compelling.

The James McGowan Ensemble’s ‘Reaching Out’ is a blend of powerful solos, cleverly arranged ensemble work, and rich sound that’s uplifting and satisfying.

Joan Torres’s All Is Fused may be known as a fusion jazz band but on ‘Embrace Form,’ their improvisational skills come to the fore.

Replete with a new band and some imaginative compositions, ‘Vertigo’ offers a different side to Julian Costello’s music.

Eric Anders and Mark O’Bitz have worked together for more than 20 years in various genres but their musical home has always been in folk and Americana.