Tomeka Reid

On her new album, inspired by artist Cy Twombly, pianist Myra Melford convenes an all-star group with guitarist Mary Halvorson, cellist Tomeka Reid, saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock, and percussionist Susie Ibarra.

Charles Lloyd, “Requiem (Live From the Loberto Theatre)”For saxophonist Charles Lloyd, 2018 unfolded as a festive year: his 80th, with celebrations at the…

Along with two other recommended albums — a total of six. (We’re feeling generous.)Chick Corea Trilogy, “Crepuscule with Nellie”Chick Corea, the eternally…

What does our music sound like now?We mean “now” as in right now — fall of 2019? There’s no simple answer to that question, but The Checkout is here to…

Autumn brings a cornucopia for jazz fans. Must-have albums, can’t-miss festivals, sounds both old and new. WBGO has gathered 88 highlights for your…

Famoudou Don Moye was in his early 20s, an expatriate jazz drummer working in Paris, when he got the invitation to join the Art Ensemble of Chicago. With…