Jackie Mittoo's "Macka Fat"

Album: Macka Fat (1970, Studio One)

Artist: Jackie Mittoo

Vibe: Chill Jamacian intrumentals from Skatalites keyboardist/organist Jackie Mittoo.

Matthew Halsall & The Gondwana Orchestra's "When The World Was One"

Album: When the World Was One (Gondwana Records, 2014)

Artist: Matthew Halsall & the Gondwana Orchestra

Vibe: Groovy spiritual jazz from British trumpeter-led octet.

Jon Stickley Trio's "Lost at Last"

Album: Lost at Last (2015, Self-Released)

Artist: Jon Stickley Trio

Vibe: Passionate and intense instrumental bluegrass from Asheville.