Carlo Mombelli's patience is profound. Long a believer in allowing music to unfold at its own pace, the veteran South African bassist/composer demonstrates incredible composure in his every pursuit.

The prolific collaboration between Mathias Eick and ECM founder Manfred Eicher reveals a shared artistic vision that has reshaped contemporary jazz aesthetics. Eick's appearances on over a dozen ECM ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Chiu is a freelance music writer based in New York. On the surface, a jazz album inspired by guitar-driven rock and punk may ...