Orchestras
The guitarist leads his trio on this lush orchestral collaboration with arranger Michael Gibbs.
The guitarist leads his trio on this lush orchestral collaboration with arranger Michael Gibbs.
The second Blue Note long-player by the U.K. jazztronica duo is a top candidate for the soundtrack of summer in 2024.
The alto saxophonist leads his quintet at New York's Smoke night club on this ebullient homage to pianist Barry Harris.
The Texas troubadour slides into a soulful groove on this exceptional sequel to his breakthrough The Man from Waco.
Magnificent performances of Brahms and Schumann cello works, capturing their full range of expression.
The band's tenth album is packed with the surging emotions and melodies fans expect, as well as a surprising amount of wisdom and joy.
A sprawling, futuristic space exploration inspired by the artist's residency with the SETI Institute.
A deep and rich tribute to the elements from the multi-instrumentalists, assisted by their Lettuce and Butcher Brown bandmates.
An auspicious debut from this Scotland-based European duo who weave together neo-soul, contemporary jazz, hip-hop, funk, and electronica.
A moon-dappled solo piano album showcasing the pianist's artful blend of jazz and classical.
More great songs (and maybe the last) from the band moving forward into California's rich musical past.
The Detroit-area supergroup turn from free-flowing drones to riff-heavy prog and hard rock on their third album in two years.
Unreleased, revisited, and live tracks from a lesser-known band in Athens, Georgia's vibrant college rock scene of the '80s.
The two fingerstyle guitar aces converge for a third volume of intricate and tasteful duets.
Still beaming in from an unknown galaxy, this cosmic indie songwriter turns in her most human-sounding set of songs.
Exceptionally smooth Mozart pianism from a newcomer does not foreclose a wealth of detail.
On her ambitious fourth album, the L.A.-based singer/songwriter directly addresses difficulty, pain, empathy and transformation in funk, blues, and soul.
Produced by Sam Kassirer (Josh Ritter, Lake Street Dive), an accomplished debut that merges alt-country, indie folk, dreamy psych, and dolefulness.
Elegant solo singing and bright, clean playing bring this grim martyrdom oratorio alive.
A jazzier, more collaborative fifth album from the U.K. singer/songwriter, informed by working with Logic and Kwes., and inspired by major life events.
Meshell Ndegeocello explores the music and example of Sun Ra, aided by a star-studded cast that includes Marshall Allen and Immanuel Wilkins.
Full-length debut from the award-winning singer/producer, seamlessly blending jungle's head-rush breakbeats with neo-soul introspection.
Double-CD reissue of the U.K. techno duo's seminal debut, including rarities, remixes, and two previously unreleased tracks.
Working again with producer S. Carey, Mike Kinsella's 11th solo outing finds him a little older and more accepting but far from contented.
An unexpectedly sleek and streamlined evocation of the alt-rock band's 1990s prime.
Second album of psychedelic sounds with head-nodding beats and flashy guitar work, this time with folk and Turkish influences.
Drawing on industrial, grunge, ska, and more, Annie Clark expresses the terror and exhilaration of being alive with ferocious, candid songs.
The great songwriter and producer's first set of new songs in almost 20 years is simple, eloquent, and emotionally powerful.
Archival compilation fills out the timeline of this Joe Meek-affiliated mid-'60s band with a wealth of previously unreleased material.
A two-disc set combining their last four proper studio albums (1970-1972), three of which had not previously been issued on CD.
A set of reflective and subdued songs from this Bay Area jangle pop outfit brings back some of the textural dreaminess of their earlier output.
This collection of single tracks and live cuts helps present a complete picture of the group's gripping blend of gothic drama and noise-damaged guitar rock.
A marvelous Duruflé Requiem in which young voices bring out the composer's swirling counterpoint.
A highly personal, often transcendent album features mostly works by Baltic composers.