In this post, we take a closer look at the Best Jazz Albums of 2009—another year filled with remarkable releases. From bold innovations to standout performances, these albums capture the diversity and creative spirit of jazz. We’re thrilled to present this selection and invite you to explore the music that made 2009 a standout year for jazz:
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We can already tell that the end-of-year selection for 2025 is going to be a tough call, especially in the duet category. During the first three months of the year—January, February, and March—an overwhelming number of outstanding duo albums have been released. This is great news for us–jazz enthusiasts–but it also means we will face a real challenge when the time comes to decide which ones stand out the most (though isn’t that always the case?).
This year’s opening quarter has set a high bar. In this post, we will explore the albums that have already captured our attention and perhaps set the tone for the rest of the year. So, here it is, our selection of jazz for January, February, & March 2025.
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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 high-quality jazz, by outstanding artists. Listen to the Spotify playlist and scroll through the art covers. Comments on the current selection and suggestions for albums you believe should have made the list are very welcome in the comments section at the end of the post!
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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 three selections per category, for a total of 21 albums. We also added one category for “Artist of the Year”, and one for “Archive of the Year”, thereby adding two albums to the final selection, for a grand total of 23 albums that sum up how great 2023 was for jazz.
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What should you expect from jazz this month? Welcome to our September 2023 (and a little of August actually) selection of albums that have already been or will soon be released this month. These albums grabbed our full attention, and they are worth your time. They are listed in order of release date.
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