Jazz

Plus Christina Perri, Rob Thomas, The Plain White T’s, Nate Ruess of fun., The Smashing Pumpkins, David Sanborn, Mavis Staples, Jeff Beck, James Taylor, and More

Dizzy Gillespie’s 'Live at Ronnie Scott’s: Volumes 1-4' makes for the kind of treasure that will warm the ears of happy jazz fans all over the planet.

Here are quick takes on a mix of jazz albums you might have missed.

'Invitation to Openness' is one of those albums that speaks not only to jazz enthusiasts, it is an album that will bring a smile to all lovers of intelligent music.

A new documentary tells Sinatra's story through archived interviews and commentary from friends and family; the new collection 'Ultimate Sinatra' is packed with key recordings from Sinatra's recording career.

Criscuolo's music takes off with new ideas, but only after it has been grounded in form.

Great soloists, tight ensemble work. Classic big bands are the crowning glory of the middle of the last century.

Plus Tori Amos, John Patitucci, Wale, Zac Brown Band, Johnny Winter, Tony Bennett & Bill Evans, and More

Age has not dimmed Henderson. If anything, like a great wine, it has enriched his playing.

Out of My Dreams is as fine an album of jazz vocals as you’re likely to hear this year.