Alden Hellmuth, Ben Wendel, Kris Davis, Franco D'Andrea, Gato Barbieri & More [Mondo Jazz 305-3]

Master saxophonists of yesterday and today, piano trios from both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, and a piano-bouzouki duo exploring uncharted territories should give you plenty of pleasure and surprises in this week's Mondo Jazz set. The playlist features Ben Wendel; Alden Hellmuth [pictured]; Joel Lyssarides, Georgios Prokopiou; Gato Barbieri; Franco D'Andrea; and Kris Davis. Happy listening! Photo credit: Pete Agraan.