The 10 Best British Jazz Albums
Jazz is an American art form, and its roots are deeply embedded in the history and culture of the United States. However, across the pond, there has long been a thriving jazz scene, played out in smoky...
View ArticleThe Best Christmas Jazz Albums
The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration—and of course, music! What better way to get into the festive spirit than with some jazz-infused Christmas tunes? Jazz and Christmas music have been...
View ArticleBest Jazz Albums of 2023
The following selection is our definitive “Best Jazz Albums of 2023” list. The selection is divided into albums featuring solos, duets, trios, quartets, quintets, sextets, and larger ensembles, with...
View ArticleBest Jazz Albums of 2017
Here is the finest jazz offerings of 2017, a year that gifted us with a kaleidoscope of sonic adventures, with each album being a testament to the genre’s ability to inspire, challenge and transcend...
View ArticleJazz January 2024
What should you expect from jazz this month? Welcome to our January 2024 selection of albums that have already been released or will soon be released this month (“What to Wait For”). These albums got...
View ArticleThe Best Charles Mingus Albums
Is there another jazz legend with a discography as far-reaching and ambitious as Charles Mingus? His influence extended beyond traditional jazz, reaching into other genres like avant-garde,...
View ArticleLisa Ullén – Heirloom
Heirloom is a solo recording by pianist Lisa Ullén. It was captured during two sessions—with an audience—on June 6 and 8, 2023, at Fylkingen in Stockholm, Sweden. The two concerts were identical, each...
View ArticleVijay Iyer Trio – Compassion
Compassion is the second release by the Vijay Iyer Trio, featuring Linda May Han Oh on double bass and Tyshawn Sorey on drums. The 12 tracks were recorded in May 2022 at Oktaven Audio, Mount Vernon,...
View ArticleBest Jazz Albums of 2024 (So Far)
As we journey through 2024, we have been treated to an array of captivating albums. From soul-stirring spiritual jazz to avant-garde experiments, this year has already delivered remarkable...
View Article2024 New Jazz Music Releases
What about trying to list all the 2024 new jazz music releases? If we all participate in building it, we may be able to list 6,000 releases as Tom Hull was guessing a few years back. Maybe even more....
View ArticleSatoko Fujii, Natsuki Tamura – Aloft
Aloft is the ninth duet album by life partners, pianist Satoko Fujii—who released her 100th album as a leader in 2022—and trumpeter Natsuki Tamura. The album was recorded on December 13, 2003, at...
View ArticleBest Jazz Albums of 2014
this post, we will explore the Best Jazz Albums of 2014—each one a unique journey that contributed to making this year a new unforgettable chapter in the history of jazz. No rank, nor order, just...
View ArticleAre My EOY Best-of Lists Biased Against Digital Releases?
As a lists lover, every year, I want to order the latest sounds, compiling end-of-the-year best-of lists that represent, from my point of view, the best releases in jazz. It’s a process I deeply enjoy,...
View ArticleRez Abbasi: Top 5 Must-Hear Picks
To be a musician is to have authenticity. Amidst myriads of notable contemporary artists, pioneering jazz guitarist and composer Rez Abbasi has checked that box from the onset of his emergence in the...
View ArticleThe Susceptible Now by Tyshawn Sorey Trio
The Susceptible Now is the new release from drummer Tyshawn Sorey’s trio, with Aaron Diehl on piano and Harish Raghavan on bass. They present 4 long tracks: (1) the McCoy Tyner classic “Peresina” from...
View ArticleBillie Holiday’s 10 Best Songs
41 years after her death, Billie Holiday was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She “changed jazz forever,” claims their website. They’re right! Billie’s haunting voice has lingered in music...
View ArticleFabiano Do Nascimento: Top 5 Must-Hear Picks
Born from Brazil’s rich and diverse musical heritage, Fabiano Do Nascimento is one of the most prominent and celebrated contemporary Brazilian guitarists and composers. His intricate compositional...
View ArticleBest Jazz Albums 2013
In this post, we take a look at the Best Jazz Albums of 2013—each one providing a unique experience that has contributed to an important part of jazz history. Instead of ranking them, we’re...
View ArticleJulian Lage: Top 5 Must-Hear Picks
From the African rhythmic rituals, Jazz originated in the African-American communities of Louisiana and underwent multiple astounding transformations over a century. Now, it is unequivocally accepted...
View ArticleBest Jazz Albums 2012
In this post, we highlight the Best Jazz Albums of 2012—each one offering a unique experience that has made a significant impact on the world of jazz. Rather than ranking them, we want to celebrate the...
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