Brad Mehldau Pushes Forward on ‘Variations on a Melancholy Theme’
The truly great thing about Brad Mehldau’s Variations on a Melancholy Theme is that it rewards casual as well as careful listening.
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kd lang Resurrects ’90s Club Culture on ‘Makeover’
On Makeover, kd lang revisits some of her most-loved tracks in their classic club remix form and sets the tone for a pride-filled summer.
Rhiannon Giddens Remains Timeless and Contemporary on ‘They’re Calling Me Home’
Rhiannon Giddens, joined by collaborator Francesco Turrisi, has put together a set of new and traditional songs exemplifying her rootedness in music history.
Lake Street Dive High 5: Rachael Price, Bridget Kearney Bring “Letter” to Life for New Album
Lead singer Rachael Price and bassist Bridget Kearney reflect on their deeply personal and emotional journey for “Nobody’s Stopping You Now” while helping Lake Street Dive continue to thrive with ‘Obviously’.
Mariza Pays Tribute to Portuguese Fado and Its Queen
Mariza breathes new life into a traditional genre, rattling the rafters, but also showing how technique, control, and artistry can demonstrate another kind of power and ability to enrapture a listener.
Joshua Redman, Brad Mehldau, Christian McBride, and Brian Blade Come ‘RoundAgain’
Joshua Redman's 1994 quartet of young jazz lions reunites as contemporary masters on RoundAgain.
Lianne La Havas Is Reborn After a Long Layoff
British soul artist Lianne La Havas rediscovers herself on her self-titled new album. It's a mesmerizing mix of spirituality and sensuality.
Pat Metheny Adds Strings to His Quartet on ‘From This Place’
On From This Place, Pat Metheny's recent and superb quartet is supplemented by orchestral arrangements on ten new Metheny originals.
Rachael & Vilray Update Swing-Era Music on Their Debut
Rachael & Vilray is an absolute reflection of the jazz era while also firmly integrating the sound and energy into the contemporary moment.
Terry Riley Shoots the Kronos Quartet into Space with the Beautiful, Moving ‘Sun Rings’
The decades-long partnership between composer Terry Riley and the Kronos Quartet continues – with a little help from NASA – on the brilliant new album, Sun Rings.
On Her U.S. Debut ‘Maria’, Fado Singer Carminho Finds Beauty in Melancholy
Maria finds Carminho at her most intimate and personal, a collection of original tunes that honor the past while still defining her own voice as a trailblazing vocalist.