Editors' Review: A true sax player's sax player, Joe Henderson's work was a remarkable mix of the cerebral and the visceral, the airy and the gutty. All that came into full flower on seminal 1969 set "Power to the Peo... more »

From the artist: Underset is a Canadian based duo that combines jazz colors with an electro tint. The band presents pieces in a spirited alternative jazz style that has a dark touch. Thus creating a unique soundscape ... more »

Editors' Review: An icy-cool take of his bandmate Herbie Hancock's "Maiden Voyage" sets the tone for the vibraphonist's supremely mellow 1966 quartet set, "Happenings." Those glowing vibe peals prove an ideal outro to... 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: By introducing the cyclical scalesmanship of South Philly living-legend Pat Martino to the round tone of gentle master Wes Montgomery, Atlanta's Baraszu tempers post-fusion bop into something deeply... more »

Editors' Review: This Vancouver-born and Berklee-bred jazz pianist finds intriguing middle spaces between influences Bill Evans and Keith Jarrett. In tight, mellow combo arrangements, Wang blends Evans' masterful chor... 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 »