Well, Ricky Leroy Brown has gone and done it, presenting us with "SEXUAL MANUAL FOR EXPERTS," and I confess, the title alone sent my mind skittering off like a startled cat at a séance. This solo Madrileño, who conjures entire soundscapes from his own hands and instruments, is clearly still communing with the spirit of Prince, all slinky guitars and a rhythm section that...

The most current jazz composition by Fiona Ross is named "Thoughts, Conversations, and To-Do Lists." Through listening to this piece, one may completely submerge themselves in the complexities of everyday life. Ross deftly crafts an album that takes into account both the splendour and the difficulties of daily existence, resulting in a piece of art that not only elicits powerful feelings but also leaves an...