Oceana EP. Review by Carl F Gauze.

The Unforgettable Sounds of Esquivel (Exotica For Modern Living). Review by Carl F Gauze.

The distance between Eunice Waymon and Nina Simone is explained and explored for Jessica Whittington in this somewhat dry biography.

Evening Harvest (Phonica Records). Review by Carl F Gauze.

The Definitive Thelonious Monk on Prestige and Riverside (Concord Music Group). Review by Scott Adams.

Black Sabbath (Idelsohn Society For Musical Preservation). Review by Carl F Gauze.

The Plaza Theatre in Orlando showcases the talents of a newcomer and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and eventually lures Carl F Gauze out to the streets.

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.