Editors' Review: Risky as avant-garde sax was in the mid '60s, a truly freed rhythm section was simply revolutionary. In his work with the day's wildest scale navigators, from Coltrane on down, Ali showed how drums co... more »

From the artist: The New Bop Brigade is a modern jazz quintet that performs original post-bop compositions by founders Steve Messick and David Franklin. The music is both accessible and melodic, but it is never smooth... more »

From the artist: "Martus' classical/acoustic upbringing shines throughout, as do the ghosts of Joe Pass and Bill Evans, creating an album of luminous passion and harmonic elegance." - Andrea Canter, Jazz Police

Editors' Review: A Berklee grad now residing in Tokyo, Stalnaker reveals his status as a recovering big-bander in the occasional fortissimo riff or first-chair's cavalcade of arpeggios. But it's clear the show-off stu... more »

Editors' Review: Nearly every year jazz-erati seem to uncover another "indispensable" thought-to-be-lost recording. Well, this one really matters. The Voice of America collabs of Coltrane and Monk's quartet are meeti... more »

From the artist: Bop-based jazz guitar trio, featuring originals and jazz standards.

Editors' Review: This Oslo-based guitarist plays with a similar combination of rambling spirit and harmonic grounding that distinguishes Philadelphia's Pat Martino. But beneath his coolly contemporary lines, JC's tune... more »

Editors' Review: Crisp production and a bright, clean tone add to the upbeat vibe of Rick Klane's contemporary post-bop ensemble. Led by smooth sax lines and swirling piano phrases that are equal parts bold and gracef... more »