The Sounds of Brooklyn and Beyond

Featuring another new jam from keys whiz Marco Benenvento; the US and Finland mash-up courtesy of Panic and Elizabeth Ziman; a selection from Erik Deutsch’s CDMX improv night Scorpio Session: legend Steve Swallow and his latest ECM offering; Oscar Peterson and his majestic trio live at Baker’s Keyboard Lounge in Detroit; Joe Lovano’s tasty new ensemble Paramount Quartet; and underrated piano maestro Michel Petrucciani live in Santa Cruz in 1987.

Featuring a fresh cut from Marco Benevento’s brilliant new jam “Glera”; the special talents of Kris Davis and her trio; the best band you don’t know about, Tank and the Bangas; vintage fusion courtesy of Milky Way; new jams from expansive legend Wadada Leo Smith; one of the greats, Chick Corea, solo in 1972; and a killer remix of a Nina Simone anthem.

Featuring a brand new banger from Barbie Williams, French Braids, and YoSoyMatt; a bust-out from British pianist Jami Safir; incredible depth from Kaoru Watanabe; string genius Brandon Seabrook; prolific composer and bassist Stephan Crump; Spencer Zahn and Will Graefe as a duo; Brooklyn newcomers Slow Tiger; the lovely and conceptual Ensemble for These Times; and a reissue of modern jazz giants: BIll Conners w/Jan Garbarek, Gary Peacock, and Jack DeJohnette.

Featuring a new joint from NOLA legend Tondrae; a fresh collab between masters Skulli Sverrinsson and Bill Frisell; recent ECM offerings from Ralph Alessi and Steve Swallow; John Hollenbeck’s brilliant ensemble GEORGE; and the genius of Ahmad Jamal and Freddy King.

Featuring the genius of string-master Brandon Seabrook; the prolific voice of MIke Dillon; a thoughtful interpretation of Monk by Jon Batiste; Italian folk music courtesy of Alla Boara; vocal icon Kurt Elling; NYC supergroup Droid; masters Mick Goodrick and Fred Hersch from their new duo recording on ECM; the tasteful pop stylings of Kirk Schoenherr; and a mother-and-son new age duo.

Featuring the brand new single from NYC chanteuse Sasha Dobson; a brilliant offering from Kaoru Watanabe; NYC drumming legend Matt WIlson’s latest ensemble; Switzerland meets Colorado in the world of hip hop; a tasty reissue of Chick Corea solo in 1972; downtown icon Frank London; genre bender Janel Leppin; vintage fusion from the obscure supergroup Milky Way; and another stellar remix of the late, great Nina Simone.

Featuring soul titan Lo Steele; Mexico meets Espana courtesy of Benjamin Garcia and Lucas Martinez; modern master Mark Turner and his quartet; LA/NY pianoman Jonah Smith; an ensemble of New Orleans mainstays, Nolatet; Argentine piano whiz Leo Genovese; and Erik’s CDMX improv project Scorpio Session.

Featuring the brilliance of Steven Bernstein and long-time collaborator Scotty Hard; the majestic Ensemble for These Times; and a host of legends: Freddie King, Buster Williams, Kenny Barron (w/Ray Drummond and Ben Riley) and Magic Sam.

Featuring the brilliance and joy of NOLA’s Tank and the Bangas; a fresh BK sound from Slow Tiger; the extreme multi-talents of Sophie Wellington; an outstanding project from saxophonist Jeff Lederer; spacey vibes courtesy of Claire Dickson; stellar vault releases of live performances from Randy Ingram and Joe Henderson; and CDMX astro groovers Hate Love Trio.

Featuring a vibey bop from CDMX songstress Isa Casale with a little help from Barbie Williams; guitar whiz Molly Miller serving it up; a brand new drop from Brooklyn/NOLA legend Tondrae; Jon Batiste’s foray into the world of classical crossover; piano icon Marilyn Crispell and her latest ECM release; BK baddies ContraPunctus; a stellar reissue of genius Mal Waldron; and the one and only Funkadelic.