Reviews music

The best of the week, beginning-of-autumn edition.

A gem of a disc full of beautiful lush sounds and luxurious tones.

Charles Mingus takes you to school, but it was never this much fun

Live in Tokyo provides an opportunity to hear the easier pieces Mingus came up with and nothing he ever did was easy.

This is the best Weird Al album ever. Seriously.

Fans wondering if this tour is more about 30 years or HC will be pleased or disappointed to know, depending on your perspective.

I don't think I have heard such wonderfully wild energy as is on display in the music of this CD.

Refreshing alternative rock that reminds us of a time before the rise of angst-ridden boy bands with ironic names.

This collection of recordings John Coltrane made as a session leader for Prestige in 1957 and 1958 helps trace his transition from sideman to jazz giant.

Peyroux offers different glimpses onto the many-faceted jewel that is love.