Taylor McFerrin, Collin Shook Trio

On 2014’s Early Riser from Flying Lotus imprint Brainfeeder Records, Taylor McFerrin swirls jazz experimentation, soulful singing, and funk bounce. Unlike his guest-heavy debut that included Thundercat and Hiatus Kaiyote’s Nai Palm, the L.A. producer’s sophomore album Love’s Last Chance sets him apart from merely being Bobby McFerrin’s kid and stakes a warm alto floating through spacey and lush textures. – Alejandra Ramirez