Mana, the new album by trombonist and vocalist Kalia Vandever, is named after a Native Hawaiian term for spiritual energy or sacred power. It’s an intentional gesture from an artist who has always had the instinct of a shape-shifter.

Emmet Cohen is a pianist who puts connection at the center of his performance ethic, whether he's burning down the bandstand or lighting up a livestream. During a recent stop on his "Miles and Coltrane at 100" tour, he stopped by The Late Set for a lively chat about building an audience, preserving jazz history, and the meaning behind his new album, 'Universal Truth.'