Jazz

Visions' is a new collaborative album from BADBADNOTGOOD co-founders, Matthew Tavares and Leland Whitty. The Grammy Award winning, multi-platinum producers have been performing and writing music together for 10 years. They have achieved international...

Visionary improvisers Adam Rudolph, Hamid Drake and Ralph M. Jones envision a vivid new world of sound on their second outing as the inventive Karuna Trio. The mesmerizing new album embarks on an exploration of undiscovered lands and their musical...

Virtuoso trombonist Herwig limns the outer partials of consonance on an unrelentingly swingin' sextet date, propelled by pianist David Kikoski, bassist James Genus & the turbo-charged drummer Jeff "Tain" Watts - also features tenor sax man Seamus Blake &...

Virtuoso jazz, sax and flute player Najee released his sophomore cut in 1988. He quickly established himself as a leader of the smooth jazz movement. The title track is as tranquil as his mindset, one that approaches life day by day.1. Personality 2. Day...

Virtuoso guitarist, composer and extrasensory wizard On Ka'a Davis delivers a kaleidoscopic blend of jazzed-out Afrobeat, mutant interplanetary funk and vital message on his latest opus Seeds of Djuke. A card-carrying veteran of Sun Ra's Arkestra, Donald...

Virtuoso guitarist Mimi Fox has earned international renown as a live-wire performer, a startlingly poised improviser who can transform just about any tune into a thrilling and unpredictable instrumental adventure. While best known for wielding her...

Virtuoso guitarist Joe Beck, veteran bassist Santi Dibriano and drummer Thierry Arpino make an inspiring combo! Here, Beck and his friends jam through ten masterfully performed tunes, including 2 originals.1. Impressions 2. But Beautiful 3. Laura 4. My...

Virtuoso bassist, composer, leader, innovator, talent scout and storyteller, David Friesen offers another of his many gifts in Triple Exposure through the original visual art that graces the cover. David's subtle art work is at one with the spiritual...

Virtuoso and volcanic, with an extraordinary sense of lyricism, that allows him to enchant or overwhelm all with his uncommon musical energy. "Live at Fazioli Concert Hall" is an high level live recording that combines the Carnovale's virtuosism with the...

Virtuosic pianist/ composer Hiromi electrifies audiences with a creative energy that encompasses the boundaries of jazz, classical and pop. With her new band, Hiromi's Sonicwonder, she introduces their debut album, Sonicwonderland, out October 6, 2023...

Virtually features outstanding live performances from the classic line-up of Wyatt, Hopper, Dean and Rutledge. Originally broadcast on German radio, these recordings are available for the first time commercially.1. Facelift 2. Virtually 3. Slightly All...

Violist/improviser/composer Mat Maneri envisages his music as one of activity in stasis, or motion within stillness. His music continues from the lineage of master improvisers Paul Bley and Paul Motian with a sound that is distinctly his own and...