Clark Terry One on One (Chesky/Fusion III) This is a beauty by a living trumpet legend--14 duets with as many pianists, including Geri Allen, Kenny Baron and the late John Lewis. 9 (LD)

Various Spirit of the Streets (Burning Heart/Sonic Unyon) Twenty bristling street-punk stompers, old school (Business, Agnostic Front) and new (Rancid, Bombshell Rocks). 8 (RB)

J.J. Cale Live (Back Porch/EMI) Ol' Slowhand ain't got nothin' on J.J., the man behind "Cocaine," "Call Me the Breeze," "After Midnight" and "Ride Me High." 8 (JC)

Ron Sexsmith Blue Boy (Interscope/Universal) Simple yet smart, romantic, world-weary pop with a classy country twang. 7.5 (LC)

The Angel No Gravity (Supacrucial/Outside) Despite hook-ups with Tre Hardson, Navigator, Mystic and Divine Styler, the Angel's solo debut doesn't quite pack as strong a punch as her film scores and TV themes. 7 (KE)

Hoods Time... the Destroyer (Victory) Metal-core that manages go beyond the pale--barely. 6 (JC)

Electric Light Orchestra Zoom (Epic/Sony) Zoom! Vroom! Off goes Mr. Jeff Lynne to the classic-rock dinosaur graveyard! 3 (RB)

The Proclaimers Persevere (Nettwerk) Scots twats strike out again with odious, obnoxious, Celt-country pop. Horrific stuff. 1 (LC)

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