Nik Bärtsch's Ronin - Modul - 49_44 If you like polyrhythms this band will satisfy. They describe themselves as 'Zen Funk' and they really are one of the most interesting listens I've come across recently. Hypontising and deeply groovy. Some of my favourite compositions come from this band. Gretchen Parlato - Weak Lovely smooth sound with tasty female vocals leading the pack. Not much more to say. Terje Rypdal, Miroslav Vitous, Jack DeJohnette - Sunrise This one has more ambient styling. Sprawling compositions that amble along but with enough musical flair to keep your attention. It's inspiring to just sit back and let this wash over you; the musicianship is unparalleled. Portico Quartet - Ruins A very contemporary sound. This band has actually now lost a member and renamed themselves simply as 'Portico'. However, their albums as a quartet are still their strongest material. Bring in electronic elements and the use of the ever beautiful Hang gives this lot their unique character. Tommaso Cappellato & Astral Travel A modern masterpiece that as far as I know goes relatively unknown. Coming out on the always excellent Jazz Re:freshed label, its a dreamy and groovy dive into the mind drummer and composer namesake. It's got that spiritual jazz vibe. Matthew Halsall - Fletcher Moss Park Another band on the spiritual tipped side of things. Matthew Halsall, who owns his own label which puts out great material, takes us on a smooth ride. GoGo Penguin - Kamaloka Attaining a mercury prize for album of the year for 2014, these guys shouldn't be overlooked. A really cool fusion of genres.