USA/FRANCE: Stanley Clarke/Biréli Lagrène/Jean-Luc Ponty-D-Stringz (Impulse! 2015)

The sound on D-Stringz is warm and bright, but so pristine, it lends an intimate living room feel to the proceedings. All the playing is relaxed, inquisitive and inventive. D-Stringz is the sound of musical invention and delight put on offer directly. It is a thoroughly enjoyable listening experience.(Thom Jurek/allmusic.com)