Take Five

Hear the latest from singers Jazzmeia Horn and Kate McGarry, saxophonists Kenny Garrett and Ken Vandermark, and trumpeter Terence Blanchard.

Hear new music from Pat Metheny, Ledisi, Theo Croker, the Hank Roberts Sextet — and Newvelle's ambitious tribute to Frank Kimbrough.

Hear tracks from five excellent new solo recordings, including Gregg Belisle-Chi's revelatory acoustic guitar treatment of Tim Berne compositions.

New music from saxophonists Dave McMurray and Jon Irabagon, keyboardists Denny Zeitlin and Jeff Lorber, and the dynamic duo of Matt Mitchell (piano) and Kate Gentile (drums).

This week's freshest tracks include the latest from Nate Smith, Esperanza Spalding, Joel Frahm, Lauren Henderson and Dave Rempis.

This week's batch of new music includes simmering R&B from a saxophonist-turned vocalist, a swinging standard by a jazz veteran, and the latest soul exploration from across the pond.

Hear standout tracks from their new releases, along with a recent flex by trumpeter Alex Sipiagin.

Along with a trio album by Kevin Hays, Ben Street and Billy Hart; and new releases by Josh Johnson and Dahveed Behroozi.

Latin music legend Tito Puente was profoundly influenced by his time overseas during World War II. His fellow percussionist Bobby Sanabria, host of Latin Jazz Cruise, explores that legacy here.