Jazz

The Puppini Sisters Dance, Dance, Dance Millionaire Records Guest Artists: The Pasadena Roof Orchestra With five albums under their waist-cinching belt, the Puppini Sisters are now regarded as the world’s leading close-harmony group and count HRH Prince Charles, the Manhattan Transfer, and Michael Buble among their fans. Available April 17 12830072 $18.99

Nduduzo Makhathini Modes of Communication Letters from the Underworlds Blue Note What one can learn from the career of pianist, composer, and producer Nduduzo Makhathini is that an artist has achieved a tremendous breakthrough when they can tell a story so layered that its reach is limitless. Available April 3 12850372 $15.99

Linda Lavin Love Notes Club 44 Before she was working at Mel’s Diner on Alice, Linda Lavin was a Tony Award nominee for her work on Broadway. From songwriters including Cole Porter, she has carefully selected songs that connect her with her audience. 12846855 $15.99

Robby Krieger The Ritual Begins at Sundown The Players Club Robby Krieger, legendary guitarist and songwriter for the Doors, releases his first solo album in ten years. The ten-song instrumental release features alumni from Frank Zappa’s band. Available April 24 12904500 $20.99

Avishai Cohen & Big Vicious Big Vicious ECM On this album, textures from electronica, ambient music, and psychedelia are part of the blend, as are grooves and beats from rock, pop, trip-hop, and more. Available April 3 12842468 $24.99

Harold Mabern Mabern Plays Mabern Smoke Sessions Records Pianist Harold Mabern at his absolute best, playing his favourite original compositions with a sextet of close friends and associates in front of a live audience at Smoke Jazz Club in New York City. 12810151 $23.99

Kassa Overall I Think I’m Good Brownswood Recordings Guest Artists: Joel Ross, Theo Croker Fast-rising musician Kassa Overall masterfully dissolves the barriers between hip-hop and jazz music. Taking cues from Karriem Riggins, Madlib, and Flying Lotus, the album matches jazz improvisation with beatmaker ingenuity. Parental Advisory 12734511 $19.99

John DiMartino Passion Flower Sunnyside The greater part of recorded examples of Billy Strayhorn’s masterworks were by the Ellington Orchestra or by players from that revered organization. Now John DiMartino’s uniquely personal interpretations can be added to that illustrious list. Available April 10 12882761 $22.99

Matthew Tavares & Leland Whitty Visions Mr. Bongo A new collaborative album from BadBadNotGood co-founders Matthew Tavares and Leland Whitty, this is the latest upshot of their incredibly fruitful, Grammy-winning partnership. Available April 3 12766226 $26.99

Roscoe Mitchell & Ostravaska Banda Distant Radio Transmission Wide Hive Records Four new recordings and compositions by 2020 NEA recipient and Art Ensemble of Chicago founder Roscoe Mitchell. Here Mitchell performs with the Czech Orchestra Ostravaska Banda and the Nonaah Trio. 12764928 $20.99

Al Di Meola Across the Universe earMUSIC Al Di Meola releases an homage to the Beatles and their influence on generations of music lovers all over the world. The recognizable melodies blend into the unique style of one of the greatest jazz guitarists of this time. 12810147 $19.99

Matthew Whitaker Now Hear This Resilience Music Blind since birth, Matthew Whitaker has created a truly remarkable album combining original compositions and covers of songs that have influenced him throughout his life. 12392839 $14.99