The Checkout x Jazz Night in America: Top 5 Collabs

Angel Bat Dawid leads a fearless expedition to 'Afro Town' at Winter Jazzfest

Vijay Iyer shares lessons in stillness for our turbulent time

Cory Henry walks back the timeline to his 'First Steps,' with a new concert recording

Michael Bourne in his element at the Montreal Jazz Festival, with Diana Krall and more

When Booker T. Jones met Robert Randolph, at a session hosted by Michael Bourne

From Rat Pack to J Dilla: José James Serves a Holiday Vibe

Dave Douglas and Joe Lovano aim for the stratosphere on Sound Prints' 'Other Worlds'

Rachel Eckroth, a most mysterious pianist and singer

Everybody Should 'Really Care' About Melanie Charles

Nate Smith flips an awkward youth into a skyward path on 'Kinfolk 2: See the Birds'

BADBADNOTGOOD, a band beloved in hip-hop circles, rediscovers its jazz voice

Switch on your senses: Steph Richards sniffs out the possibilities

Hiromi finds the bright side, with fast fingers, on 'Silver Lining Suite'

Checkout Sesh (Almost Lost): Knower's Genevieve Artadi & Nay Flutist Faris Ishaq

Mndsgn's 'Rare Pleasure' Dials Up a '70s Fusion Vibe

9 Horses: A Chamber Trio Scales Up with 'Omegah'

Staunchly Original: Marking 20 Years of Pi Recordings

Honoring Frank Kimbrough with a Sprawling Tribute

Hiatus Kaiyote Is Back With A Grand Howl (and Crooning Bats) on The Checkout