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This album cover image released by Jagjaguwar shows "Sable, Fable" by Bon Iver. (Jagjaguwar via AP)

Music Review: On Bon Iver’s ‘SABLE, fABLE,’ love inspires a chilly, robotic R&B patchwork

“SABLE, fABLE” is the first album in six years from Justin Vernon’s project Bon Iver. It is an epilogue to his three-song EP “SABLE” released last fall. Those tunes open the album with Vernon lamenting impermanence while also seeking something new.

This cover image released by Southeastern Records/Thirty Tigers shows "Foxes in the Snow" by Jason Isbell. (Southeastern Records/Thirty Tigers via AP)

Music Review: An unplugged Jason Isbell electrifies on new album, ‘Foxes in the Snow’

Jason Isbell is accompanied by only his 1940 Martin acoustic guitar on his new album, “Foxes in the Snow.” It’s Isbell’s first solo acoustic album, and his first album since 2013 without his band, the 400 Unit.

This album cover image released by Verve shows "The Moment Of Truth: Ella At The Coliseum" by Ella Fitzgerald. (Verve via AP)

Music Review: Ella Fitzgerald is in fine form on 1967 concert album, ‘Ella at the Coliseum’

A new album documents jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald in concert in Oakland, California, in 1967. The album is titled “The Moment of Truth: Ella at the Coliseum,” and it will be released Friday.

This album cover image released by Sub Pop Records shows “Mahashmashana” by Father John Misty. (Sub Pop Records via AP)

Music Review: Father John Misty’s ‘Mahashmashana’ offers cynical, theatrical take on life and death

Father John Misty’s sixth studio album is titled “Mahashmashana,” a reference to cremation. Religious overtones mix with the undercurrent of a midlife crisis atop his folk chamber pop.

This cover image released by Sony Legacy Recordings shows "The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban)" by Whitney Houston, (Sony Legacy Recordings via AP)

Music Review: Whitney Houston is some singer on live ‘The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban)’

A new live album by Whitney Houston will be out Friday, following the limited theatrical release of a film commemorating the 30th anniversary of Houston’s three 1994 concerts in South Africa.

This cover image released by Verve Records shows “Bird In Kansas City (Live)” by Charlie Parker. (Verve Records via AP)

Music Review: Rare hometown recordings, ‘Bird in Kansas City,’ capture Charlie Parker’s playful mood

The new album “Bird in Kansas City” captures jazz pioneer Charlie Parker’s grace and greatness in casual settings. The material, much of it never heard before, dates from 1941 to 1951.

This album cover image released by Dead Oceans Records shows "Five Dice, All Threes" by Bright Eyes. (Dead Oceans Records via AP)

Music Review: Bright Eyes’ ‘Five Dice, All Threes’ contemplates death, the Mets and much more

Bright Eyes’ new album, titled “Five Dice, All Threes,” is a sound and word collage. In a review, The Associated Press’ Steven Wine says the album is dense, dizzying and dark, yet catchy and engaging.

This album cover image released by Walkie Talkie Records shows “Every Time I Think About You” by The Cactus Blossoms. (Walkie Talkie Records via AP)

Music Review: The Cactus Blossoms offer sweet harmonies and more on ‘Every Time I Think About You’

The Cactus Blossoms, the country-folk band of brothers Jack Torrey and Page Burkum, have built a career on classic sibling singing. On their new album, titled “Every Time I Think About You,” harmony vocals are only part of the charm.

This cover image released by Verve/UMG shows “Louis in London (Live at the BBC)” by Louis Armstrong. (Verve/UMG via AP)

Music Review: ‘Louis in London,’ a 1968 live album, captures a joyful, late-career Louis Armstrong

A new Louis Armstrong album is heralded in promotional material as his “last great performance.” The set, titled “Louis in London,” captures Armstrong and a five-piece backing combo recorded before an audience at the BBC in 1968.

This album cover image released by StorySound Records shows "Proxy Music" by Linda Thompson. (StorySound Records via AP)

Music Review: Linda Thompson’s family and friends sing her songs on ‘Proxy Music’

Linda Thompson is often remembered for music she made with Richard Thompson, including several classic albums before their marriage ended in 1982.

This cover image released by New West Records shows "Ship to Shore" by Richard Thompson. (New West Records via AP)

Music Review: British guitarist Richard Thompson’s ‘Ship to Shore’ is a gem, with dazzling solos

Richard Thompson’s new album ends a five-year hiatus, the longest break of his career. The release, titled “Ship to Shore,” will be out Friday.

FILE - Dickey Betts, a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, exits the funeral of Gregg Allman at Snow's Memorial Chapel, June 3, 2017, in Macon, Ga. Guitar legend Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, “Ramblin’ Man,” died Thursday, April 18, 2024. He was 80. (Jason Vorhees/The Macon Telegraph via AP, File)

Allman Brothers Band co-founder and legendary guitarist Dickey Betts dies at 80

Guitar legend and Allman Brothers Band co-founder Dickey Betts has died at age 80. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer wrote the band’s biggest hit, “Ramblin’ Man.”

This cover image released by ECM Records shows "Silent, Listening" by Fred Hersch. (ECM Records via AP)

Music Review: Jazz pianist Fred Hersch creates subdued, lovely colors on ‘Silent, Listening’

Jazz pianist Fred Hersch fully embraces the freedom that comes with improvisation on his new solo album “Silent, Listening.”

This cover image released by Royal Potato Family Records shows "All This Time" by Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams. (Royal Potato Family Records via AP)

Music Review: Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams sing about the power of love on ‘All This Time’

Drawing from personal experience, husband and wife duo Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams sing about first-rate romance on their latest collaborative album, “All This Time.”

This image released by Mack Avenue Music Group shows "But Who’s Gonna Play The Melody?" by Christian McBride with Edgar Meyer. (Mack Avenue Music Group via AP)

Music Review: Bass duets by genre-defying virtuosos Christian McBride and Edgar Meyer swing, rumble

The new album from eclectic virtuosos Christian McBride and Edgar Meyer will work out your sound system. They play double bass duets on their first joint album, titled “But Who’s Gonna Play the Melody?”

This cover image released by Strolling Bones Records shows "Magnet Factory" by Pylon Reenactment Society. (Strolling Bones Records via AP)

Music Review: New album by Pylon Reenactment Society revives Pylon’s style of funky art punk

Generations of bands and trends have come and gone since the group Pylon’s heyday as a rock influencer. But singer Vanessa Briscoe Hay is still contributing distinctive yips and yelps on “Magnet Factory,” a new album by Pylon Reenactment Society.

This cover image released by PeeWee! shows "Face to Face" by Giorgi Mikadze Trio. (PeeWee! via AP)

Music Review: Giorgi Mikadze Trio builds engaging musical bridge linking jazz to Eastern Europe

A new jazz album from the Giorgi Mikadze Trio is titled “Face to Face: Georgian Songbook Vol. 1.” Mikadze is a native of the country of Georgia, and “Face to Face” is his first record leading a traditional piano jazz trio.

This album cover image released by Signature Sounds Recordings shows "Critterland" by Willi Carlisle. (Signature Sounds Recordings via AP)

Music Review: Folk singer Willi Carlisle’s album about life in the hills and hollers is a wild ride

Willi Carlisle’s folk music focuses on the folks in the shadows of the hills and hollers, or, as he calls it, “Critterland.” That’s the title of his new album, a compelling follow-up to Carlisle’s 2023 breakout release, “Peculiar, Missouri.”

This cover image shows "Desert Pavement," a self-released album by Ismay. (Ismay via AP)

Music Review: A sweet and savory mostly acoustic mix from Avery Hellman’s ISMAY on ‘Desert Pavement’

Avery Hellman is the rural California singer-songwriter behind the musical moniker ISMAY and the new album “Desert Pavement.”

This cover image released by Aimless Records/Thirty Tigers shows "Crank It, We’re Doomed" by Todd Snider. (Aimless Records/Thirty Tigers via AP)

Music Review: Todd Snider’s great ‘Crank It, We’re Doomed’ finally arrives after 16 years in the can

Todd Snider recorded the album “Crank It, We’re Doomed” in 2007 before shelving it. Much of the material subsequently surfaced elsewhere and will be familiar to fans when “Doomed” is finally released Friday.

This cover image released by Lee Mendelson Film Productions shows the original soundtrack recording for "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" by Vince Guaraldi. (Lee Mendelson Film Productions via AP)

Music Review: An expanded soundtrack marks 50th anniversary of ‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving’

An expanded soundtrack for the Thanksgiving season is reason to do the Snoopy dance. “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” celebrates the 50th anniversary of the “Peanuts” TV special, which first aired in November 1973.

This cover image released by Topic Records shows “Nothing But Green Willow: The Songs of Mary Sands and Jane Gentry” by Martin Simpson and Thomm Jutz. (Topic Records via AP)

Music Review: Martin Simpson and Thomm Jutz revive folk songs on ‘Nothing but Green Willow’

The new album from Martin Simpson and Thomm Jutz is titled “Nothing But Green Willow.” It’s a real oldies collection, with ballads that date back generations and have roots on both sides of the Atlantic.

This cover image released by New West Records shows “In the Throes” by Buddy and Julie Miller. (New West Records via AP)

Music Review: Rootsy harmonies and spiritual uplift from Buddy and Julie Miller on ‘In the Throes’

Buddy and Julie Miller have been married for 40 years. Their new album, “In the Throes,” celebrates the melding of their distinctive voices. The 12-song set is filled with the Tennessee duo’s rootsy harmonies that bridge genres.

This cover image released by Dreams We Share shows "She Said Mahalo" by Lee Oskar. (Dreams We Share via AP)

Music Review: Harmonica guru Lee Oskar’s all sunshine on funky instrumental album ‘She Said Mahalo’

On the instrumental album “She Said Mahalo,” Lee Oskar plays funk, reggae, a lullaby and more, all while using less than a dozen harmonicas.

This cover image released by Thirty Tigers shows "Everything is Alive" by Darlingside. (Thirty Tigers via AP)

Music Review: Boston indie-folk quartet Darlingside sings the blues with a lovely, inviting intimacy

The new album from the Boston quartet Darlingside, “Everything Is Alive,” achieves a melancholy-inducing beauty from the sum of its parts. The band members share lead vocals, which lends variety to the album.

This cover image released by Omnivore Recordings shows “Grand Salami Time!,” by The Baseball Project. (Omnivore Recordings via AP)

Music Review: A soundtrack for the season from rock band that includes former R.E.M. members

The new album “Grand Salami Time!” comes from a rock band with extensive knowledge of the sport. The album is the fourth by the Baseball Project, which includes former R.E.M. members Peter Buck and Mike Mills.

Review: Joe Ely’s new album is for children of all ages

Joe Ely’s new children’s album, “Flatland Lullaby,” was a long time in the works. Some of the material dates from the 1970s, and Ely began recording it in his home studio in Austin, Texas, in 1984 as a gift to his infant daughter, Marie.

Review: Stylistic shift for singer-songwriter Parker Millsap

Parker Millsap begins his new album ready to roll, playfully exploring the flexible verb on a song titled “Rolling.”

No. 1 Barty repeats as Miami champ when Andreescu retires

No. 1-ranked Ash Barty has won her second successive Miami Open championship when No. 8-seeded Bianca Andreescu got hurt and retired while trailing during the second set.

Marlins’ pioneering GM Ng: ‘Failure is not an option for me’

The Miami Marlins’ season starts Thursday, and general manager Kim Ng says failure is not an option for her. Ng joined the Marlins in October as the first female GM in the four major North American professional sports leagues.