This week, we dive into Jeff Parker’s latest effort “The Way Out of Easy.” Plus, new music from MJ Lenderman, Tirzah, Vegyn, Joshua Idehen and more.

Highlights for Dec. 12-18 include Wilco, Los Lobos, Tower of Power, Jose James, Brother Ali and Tina Schlieske’s VaJamma Party.

Manley, who has been playing the trumpet for more than 50 years, will do his "Very Manley Holiday" at Jazz St. Louis Dec.