Enjoyable, well-honed and expertly delivered, Erodoto Project’s ‘Molon Labe’ is a really engaging recording.

Jeff Goldblum has a style that’s light-fingered, dexterous and at times pithy. You get the sense he is not out to prove anything.

ARQ’s ‘Short Stories’ is a thing of beauty, an album that celebrates life rather than dwelling on losses that sparked three of its tracks.

Day and Taxi’s ‘Devotion’ is an outstanding album with a rich combination of improvisation, tonal musicality and depth.

We find John Coltrane on the cusp of a breakthrough with ‘A Love Supreme,’ with perhaps his best ensemble of musicians ever.

Viviana Zarbo can switch from being as sensual as breathing to being as scary as a she-devil in a heartbeat.

Carmen Sandim’s ‘Play Doh’ is full of surprises, as things which would not seem that attractive in theory work out beautifully.

Standards are treated with respect, but still given a striking individuality on violinist John Pearce’s debut ‘Just Friends.’

Barb Jungr hinted that this could be her last album. I, for one, sincerely hope not.

Charlie Carter’s ‘Every Ounce of Love’ was written from the soul, sung from the heart and delivered with quality.