Editor Pick: Music

Catching up with some recent jazz releases.

Mick Rock visits the hometowns of an eclectic assortment of top-tier musicians from different eras in the new OvationTV series debuting this Sunday, August 2.

Bill Evans is certainly one of the most influential jazz pianists of his era, and his work for Fantasy Records makes why abundantly clear.

Rhino’s two-disc retrospective of the Yes guitarist’s solo work is a must-have for prog rock enthusiasts.

When the songwriting and his melodic and vocal talents click, they click securely, and sailing through the whole set is Rodriguez's fine voice, a pleasure to listen to whatever he's singing about.

DeLaria is one stylish jazz singer with a voice belied by her television image.

4AD's remasters of the legendary Scottish shoegazer/dream pop pioneers' two 1985 EPs and long out of print 1986 compilation on 180 gram vinyl are each a "treasure" to behold.

The combination of great music, intelligent improvisation, and solid technique makes for exciting listening.

A good effort that could make do with some major fine-tuning.

In a world of old styles clashing with new fads, the familiarity Scott Krokoff pulls off will be welcomed by many.