Jazz performances from 2017 provided a variety of multimedia experiences that challenged definitions and expectations. Some highlights included: - A duo of pianist Kris Davis and drummer Billy Drummond at Winter Jazzfest that featured Davis's dense playing complemented by Drummond's fluid style. - Bassist Melvin Gibbs's distorted bass with the trio Harriet Tubman that created an immersive sound between genres. - Performances at the Vision Festival including alto saxophonist Darius Jones with Farmers by Nature and a fluid sound from the Artifacts Trio using flute, cello, and cymbal-heavy drumming.