Matthew Shipp

From "Spiderweb" to "Zombie Tune," this edition of Take Five brings the Halloween vibe (complete with a funk jam by Scary Goldings).

This Presidents' Day, we thought you'd enjoy a jazz playlist for 46. Clifford Brown, “Now’s the Time”The most celebrated jazz musician from Joe Biden's…

Along with a standards album by Becca Stevens and a trio session led by saxophonist Ivo Perelman.Miguel Zenón and Luis Perdomo, “La Vida Es Un Sueño”Alto…

As we embark on a new year, open up to some new music.Jazzmeia Horn, “Where We Are”The title of Jazzmeia Horn’s new single, “Where We Are,” refers to more…

Plus a taste of Michael Olatuja’s new album, featuring Regina Carter.Roy Ayers, “Gravity”Pardon the pun, but right about now it would make perfect sense…

Chris Potter, “Circuits”He has plugged in before, to excellent effect. But Chris Potter is chasing after a different goal with Circuits, his invigorating…

Sullivan Fortner, “Beans and Cornbread”Soulful sustenance has always been a core priority for Sullivan Fortner, whether he’s holding down the piano chair…

In this installment of Take Five, our weekly playlist, you'll find fathers and sons, a couple of farewells, and more than one refurbished jazz standard.…