This is a gorgeous record. Alan’s extrovert élan always satisfies, but this CD reveals the gentler, intensely lyrical side of his play­ing. He swings at even the quietest tempo, but for the major­ity ...

Milky smoke from an incense stick is pirouetting around a dozen porcelain cats and one bowl of dry-roasted peanuts. Alto saxophonist Caroline Davis lights a candle. Then she opens a copy of Before The ...

Yet another jazz dynasty may be upon us as Bill Evans’ grandson releases a recital of Evans compositions. Evans On Evans (Shamus Records) features Bill Evans pieces reinterpreted by the 16-year-old ...