The names of jazz tunes can be as interesting as the music itself, and some of my favorite titles come from Thelonious Monk. They seem to fit his music: Quirky. Angular. Innovative. Offbeat. Playful. Atonal. Sentimental. So much is wrapped into his music!

Released in June, the new recording by legendary bassist Ron Carter and guitarist Yotam Silberstein combines their talents to bring you a masterful series of duets—a bit of cool shade for a hot summer’s day.

Lucy Yeghiazaryan’s new album, “Hey Love” takes her back to the American Songbook, with some new arrangements and tweaks.

Just released by Mack Avenue Records, “Universal Truth” is a timely follow-up to Cohen’s Miles and Coltrane at 100 Tour.