There is no escaping one's formative years when music—and much else—leaves an indelible mark, like a tattoo on the soul. For Lafayette Gilchrist, the jazz, hip-hop, funk and soul he imbibed growing up ...

Baltimore-based pianist, keyboardist and composer Lafayette Gilchrist is one of our favorites. The newest member of the Sun Ra Arkestra, he reconvenes his funk and go-go fueled nonet New Volcanoes for ...