Kevin Whitehead

Doin' the Gigi showcases Gigi Gryce as a swinging saxophonist and writer of quirky melodies.

The Chicago-based Deep Blue Organ Trio combines a Hammond organ with a guitar and drums. The group's fourth album Wonderful! pays tribute to the Stevie Wonder songbook. Critic Kevin Whitehead says more jazz musicians should cover Wonder, because his tunes are "jazz waiting to happen."

Songs of Mirth and Melancholy takes cues from the brooding romantic music of 19th century Europe.