Jazz

'The Beginning' has a very informal sound to it despite the tightness of the musicians. The songs come across as casual, as if the product of a bunch of guys jamming together on a Saturday afternoon. The result is an understated artfulness that is uncommonly vivid and starkly forceful.

Reviewed here are fresh, new interpretations of Brazilian and Cuban jazz.

All Bokar’s passions are on display on his February release, 'Guitar Balafonics.'

Close your eyes and Atherton’s cello embodies not one, but the many voices of the unique singer.

New albums from contemporary jazz singers with varying agendas.

Music is music, and in the hands of the right musician any and all music is ripe for creative renewal.

Gary McFarland, the jazz musician, composer and arranger who 'should have been a pop star,' left behind and eclectic discography and a wealth of superb material that deserves just such a tribute as this.

Postmodern jazz old and new.

'In the Beginning' is not the mature Wes Montgomery at the top of his game, but early Montgomery is nothing to sneer at.

An impressive roster of talent highlights the new album from Harold Mabern.