While some musical partnerships are carefully planned, while others like Conversations, the newly unearthed five-track EP by vocalist Suzanne Pittson and pianist, composer and arranger Bevan Manson, evolve and emerge almost by instinct. Originally recorded as an unreleased demo session in 2002 and finally completed more than two decades later, the collection captures two adventurous improvisers listening, responding and challenging one another with remarkable trust and sponta

Few contemporary jazz artists have chronicled Brazil’s rich musical heritage with greater imagination than pianist, composer and arranger Antonio Adolfo. Yet after years of celebrating the timeless works of Antonio Carlos Jobim, Milton Nascimento, Cole Porter and the songs of Carnaval, his dazzlingly performed and arranged, rhythmically dynamic Balaios may be his most personal statement yet. Rather than looking outward for inspiration, the internationally acclaimed Brazilian

One of the enduring powers of America’s great patriotic songs is their ability to preserve not only the nation’s history but the deeply personal stories woven into it. Penned by immigrants, Broadway composers, military veterans and devoted citizens, these timeless melodies celebrate freedom, sacrifice, gratitude and hope in ways that continue to resonate across generations. As America marks its 250th anniversary, versatile vocalist Judy Whitmore honors that remarkable legacy

One of jazz’s greatest gifts is its ability to transform life’s hardest-earned wisdom into something graceful, spontaneous and quietly uplifting. That spirit resonates throughout I Still Rise, Lisa Rich’s deeply satisfying second act—a beautiful, intricately crafted collection that continues her remarkable return to trademark form. The unveiling she began with Long As You’re Living now reveals an artist whose interpretive depth has only deepened and continues to evolve with

Behind a massive soundproof door in an otherwise unremarkable industrial park in Burbank, a remarkable effort is underway to preserve and expand the legacy of one of contemporary music’s most celebrated creative forces. Inside The Dreaming Tree - a production facility known for creating feature films, documentaries and commercials, film, TV and video games - session singer, vocal contractor, educator and longtime Big Phat Band singer Vangie Gunn-Goodwin and her co-host, award

There are few musical experiences more liberating than hitting the open road with nowhere to be but the next freewheeling adventure. Keith Fiala captures that magical carefree spirit on “Road Trippin’,” an exuberant jazz fusion celebration that transforms real-life miles, shared memories and infectious grooves into four minutes of pure summer exhilaration. Inspired by two unforgettable journeys Fiala and his girlfriend, French horn player Brenda Muhlenkamp, took while balanci