From the artist: Playing the saxophone has always been emotionally intense for Erly Thornton. Each performance is a connection this artist and his audience mutually enjoy!

Editors' Review: The D.C.-area outfit correctly describe its latest as "a collection of studies on intersections." Each track features some sublime new weave of styles, from Afrobeat-soul blends to brews of classical ... more »

Editors' Review: Simone worship is common among softcore jazz-soul-poppers, but they tend to gloss over her firebrand side. "Protest Anthology" presents Simone as the edgy and outspoken singer she was, collecting seve... more »

From the artist: Rapture is a band from Brisbane, Australia and it features the talents of Chris Perera and John Meerabux. Their debut album, Whispers From The Heart drew on their life's experience.

Editors' Review: From the purism of Krall to the mass appeal of Jones, fans of vintage jazz vocals have been kept surprisingly sated in the new millennium. That continues with Johannesburg's Kokot, who offers a soft n... more »

Editors' Review: Hip-hop producers are famed for their love of "vintage" samples, and it doesn't get more vintage than the classic nightclub swing of jazz's greatest vocalist. In this must-hear remix project, Holiday'... more »

Editors' Review: Putting the "ooh" in "smooth jazz" is this Chicago sax man. In a subgenre that, if it's not careful, can fall into glissy supermarket specials, Cole keeps things lively without sacrificing trademark c... more »