Mal Waldron’s Mal/2 and Yusef Lateef’s Eastern Sounds OJC reissues deliver pristine 180g vinyl and showcase bold jazz innovation. Essential for serious fans. Have you ever packed and unpacked the same ...

The sensitivity reflected in much of Mal Waldron's music was a deep aspect of his psyche. The Harlem-born pianist, who died in Brussels, Belgium, in 2002, worked downtown with saxophonist Ike Quebec ...

The music of this pianist, who played with giants like Billie Holiday, Charles Mingus and John Coltrane, can feel mysterious and private, but it rewards deep listening. Explore these 11 songs. Credit.

Mal Waldron and Steve Lacy first played together in 1958 at the Bowery neighborhood's Five Spot. Their association was long, if not necessarily prolific on record. Though their personal styles ...