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The article focuses on recordings of the performances of the jazz musicain Ahmad Jamal at the Petnthouse, and mentions that the recordings cap[tured creative and commercial prime of the musician. Topics discussed include collection of material recorded at night club before an audience, preference of Jamal to refer to music as American classical music, and music album "Emerald City Lights."

This article presents a musical critique of recent jazz albums by acclaimed musicians such as Pat Metheny, Kamasi Washington, Jeremy Pelt, and the Tomeka Reid Quartet. It examines their distinctive approaches to instrumentation, improvisation, and composition, highlighting their contributions to contemporary jazz.

The article focuses on what blues means to guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd and mentions the music album "Uncivil War" by musician Shemekia Copeland. Topics discussed include work of Shepherd with chords and a vocal melody, the reality of concert booking during COVID pandemic, and views of guitarist Carolyn Wonderland on blues.

The article features how jazz organist Joey DeFrancesco produced his album "More Music." DeFrancesco formed a trio with organist Lucas Brown drummer Michael Ode after he decided to devote himself to playing both trumpet and tenor. DeFrancesco performed tenor saxophone, trumpet, piano, keyboard and organ in the album. Brown also played solo on organ in a couple of tracks.

The article focuses on the impact of COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement on blues music, as of February 2021. It presents views of guitarist and singer Christone Kingfish Ingram on the efforts of musicians to revive blues music during the pandemic. It also highlights challenges faced by musicians in the composition of blues music.

The article review the jazz concert by Jane Bunnett & Maqueque held in Harbourfront Centre in Toronto, Canada in September 2019.

The article offers information on guitarist Lionel Loueke, his musical development, and his new album "The Journey." Topics discussed include his life as an immigrant in the U.S. and his views on immigration; his work with violinist Mark Feldman and musician Robert Sadin; and his performances as the member of Chick Corea & Steve Gadd Band.

The article focuses on jazz musician Charlie Parker who remains basis for modern mainstream jazz and amount of avant-grade and mentions that Parker's music is component in understanding how language works. Topics discussed include graffiti campaign organized by poet Ted Joans for Parker after his death, school music experience of the musician and musical performances of Parker.

The article explores the music of guitarist Grant Green. The author announces the release of the albums "Funk In France: Paris And Antibes (1969-1970)" and "Slick! Live At Oil Can Harry's." Emphasis is given to topics such as Green's merging of jazz and funk styles, critical reception, his recording with saxophonist Rusty Bryant, and the success of live albums such as "Live at the Lighthouse."