Dr. Lonnie Smith Returns to Blue Note: The Groove is the Thing

Dr. Lonnie Smith, Evolution (Blue Note) — Lonnie Smith forever has been all about celebrating and tweaking the classic ’60s …

Best Jazz CDs of the Year?

It’s always one of a music critic’s toughest jobs. How do you pick out the “best” recordings, of any genre, …

Best Jazz CDs of 2008? Down Beat Looks Back

Down Beat’s official critics poll, which isn’t hinged to the calendar year, won’t arrive until August. But the January issue …