All posts tagged “Makaya McCraven

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Best Jazz Albums of 2020

The best jazz 2020 in 20 essential albums.

3 solos, 3 duets, 3 quartets, 3 quintets, 3 larger ensembles, 1 artist of the year, and 1 archive of the year.

No rank, no order, just 20 albums and a playlist summing it up at the end of this post to enjoy outstanding music.

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Jazz September 2022

Jazz September 2022

What should you expect from jazz this month?

Welcome to our September 2022 selection of albums that have already been released or will soon be released this month (“What to Wait For”). These albums got our full attention and are worth your time. They are listed in order of release date.

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The Best Acid Jazz Albums

Acid jazz (also known as “club jazz”) is a genre that combines elements of jazz, soul, hip-hop, and funk. It is hugely inventive and often extremely groove-based. So, if you’re looking to get into jazz, then the list hereafter features some of the best acid-jazz albums to start with.

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Jazz November 2021

What should you expect in Jazz this month? This is our November 2021 Selection of albums that have already been released or have yet to be released this month (What to Wait For?). These albums got our full attention and should be worth your time.

The albums are ordered by the release date.

A playlist with one track per selected album is available at the end of the post.

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Best of Jazz 2015

In this post, we dive into the Best Jazz Albums of 2015—each a remarkable journey that helped shape an unforgettable chapter in jazz history.

There’s no ranking or order here, just exceptional jazz crafted by extraordinary artists. Take a listen to the Spotify playlist and browse through the album covers. Feel free to share your thoughts on the current selection, and don’t hesitate to suggest albums you think should have made the list in the comments section below!

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