In 1999 guitarist/composer/singer/arranger Joel Harrison relocated to New York City from the West Coast, where the multi-talented musician spent years leading various groups and ensembles, as well as freelancing as a much in-demand session player around the San Francisco area. His electrifying blend of creative jazz, modern classical and ethnic fusion has spawned seven critically lauded albums as well as numerous film and documentary scores.

DIALOGUE

FUZZY LOGIC

ACROBAT: MUSIC FOR & BY DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH

GOOD OLD LIGHT

DAYBREAK

Acclaimed musical polyglot Guillermo Klein continues to astound listeners with his unique conception of modern music, a unique blend of sounds from a multitude of influences including popular, modern classical, tango and jazz. On his 2012 recording, Klein returns with his devoted Los Guachos as they prove that they are one of the most diverse and capable ensembles performing today. The eclectic repertoire on the album includes original compositions by Klein and members of Los Guachos along with arrangements of pieces written by famed Argentine composers Juan Carlos Cobi�n and Alberto Ginastera.

UNIFIED

REFLECTIONS

VICTORY

Musical genres seem superfluous in describing Becca Stevens. The evolution of the singer / songwriter has let to absorption of all forms and thus unique music from the distillation. Stevens has mastered this art and displays her fantastic ability to command a listeners attention on her new Sunnyside recording WEIGHTLESS.

ASCENSION

Sometimes the only preparation needed to record a stirring album is a longtime friendship. Bassist Ali Jackson, pianist Aaron Goldberg and drummer Omer Avital have known each other since their years in college, have played more gigs then they count and consider each best of friends. On Their new CD YES!, the three came together to record a spirited program of original compositions from each member of the group along with some tremendous interpretations of material from artists like Abdullah Ibrahim, Duke Ellington and Thelonious Monk.

CHOICE

FIVE PEDALS DEEP

NATURAL SELECTION

GOING EXPRESS

SNUCK OUT

WHEN I WAS LONG AGO

MUSIC FOR NONET & STRINGS: CHAMBER SONGS

BLACK HAWK DANCE

BOMBELLA

On the N.Y.C. contemporary jazz scene, electric guitarist Steve Cardenas has been one of the more reliable sidemen, playing with dozens of different ensembles. While not a distinctive player, his ability to blend into ensembles with his melodic and pliable sound is admirable. Bassist Ben Allison and drummer Rudy Royston offer supple and substantive support for Cardenas, as this music rolls along without a hitch throughout.

On their stunning duo release Bloom, guitarist Ben Monder & saxophonist Bill McHenry boldly exhibit total simpatico, complete trust in each other and the ability to thoroughly listen to each other to bring forth a true work of musical art. On ten tracks, they take the listener to a spectacular sound world of textural chords, evocative percussive effects, spontaneously created melodies and deep musical telepathy. Monder, whom Pat Metheny described as "a very evolved kind of musician" and the New York Times wrote was "a terror on his instrument" plays with an ethereal sound - a mainstay with a variety of artists from Paul Motian to Norah Jones - purrs instead of pounces, seduces rather than shouts, and caresses instead of crashes.

BIENESTAN