After a period of intense study, composer and pianist Alan Goldberg released 1984’s ‘Fuel for the Fire.’ It did well but felt somehow incomplete.

The Daniel Bennett Group’s 11th album features ever-inventive interpretations of songs by Joni Mitchell, Horace Silver, Wes Montgomery, Lennon and McCartney, among others.

Guido Spannocchi’s ‘Kammermusik’ avoids cliches by presenting a new blended sound. Yet there’s a sense of solace in our currently unpredictable world.

Mark Wade’s ‘New Stages’ is simply unclassifiable. Record stores might not like that, but listeners do because there is something for every musical palette.

Stephen Godsall’s fun, experimental ‘Tingling Skin, Buzzing Wires’ proves the banjo fits just fine into an ensemble. Along the way, he elevates this humble instrument to new heights.

Rachel Sutton’s ‘Realms’ is a gorgeous album, skillfully put together with the perfect mix of emotion, light-hearted numbers and good ballads.

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.