Volume 1 (Strut). Review by Carl F Gauze.

Wishing Well (PKO Records). Review by Carl F Gauze.

Great Performances from 40 Years of Jazz at NEC (New England Conservatory of Music). Review by Carl F Gauze.

Chez Viking (Lovitt Records). Review by Carl F Gauze.

“How High The Moon,” indeed. Imelda May’s tribute to Les Paul & Mary Ford - with Jeff Beck along for the ride - not only caused quite a sensation at the Grammys, it opened America’s eyes and ears to an Irish singing sensation on the rise. Steve Stav recently talked to Ms. May about her big night, guitar god Beck, and her upcoming U.S. tour.

From New York City to Addis Ababa (Strut). Review by Matthew Moyer.

Athens (!K7). Review by Carl F Gauze.

After thirty years, music critic Gary Giddins is still listening, still watching, and still… writing a multi-volume biography of your grandma’s favorite crooner, Bing Crosby? Ink 19 sat down with Giddins to talk about the shape of jazz to come.

Idiosyncratic and in relentless pursuit of perfection, Sonny Rollins cut a swath through jazz music that has yet to fade out. Scott Adams examines this documentary of his musical achievements.

An Introduction to Bill Bruford’s Winterfold Records (Winterfold). Review by Carl F Gauze.

Invisible Cities (Ubiquity). Review by Aaron Shaul.

From gothic siren to torch singer, Gitane Demone has been through it all. This new double-disc DVD collection chronicles the many phases and changes of her long and overlooked life and art.

Legendary drummer Bill Bruford recounts his life with Yes, King Crimson, and the Progressive Rock movement.

Reflections (Uproar). Review by Scott Adams.

Loneliness In America (Self Released). Review by Carl F Gauze.

Shelton Hull finds there is much to learn in this collection of conversations with the enigmatic and innovative trumpeter, not nearly as reticient with interviewers as legend has it.

Raya Yarbrough (Telarc). Review by Carl F Gauze.

Oh Hell…Just Throw ‘Em All On There (Darin Di Pietro /BMI). Review by Carl F Gauze.

Silhouette (Skeemin’ Productions). Review by Carl F Gauze.

MVP (Broken Sparrow). Review by Carl F Gauze.