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Best Jazz Albums of 2007

We have curated 10 standout albums from some of the most impressive releases of the year: the best jazz albums of 2007. These selections represent a mix of innovative compositions and masterful performances that defined jazz in 2007. The tracks are listed in no particular order, allowing you to explore the diverse sounds that shaped the jazz scene that year.

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Best of Jazz – Year 2016

In this post, we explore the Best Jazz Albums of 2016—each offering a unique journey that contributed to a memorable chapter in jazz history.

There’s no specific ranking here; instead, we present exceptional jazz created by extraordinary artists. We’d love to hear your thoughts on this selection, and please feel free to suggest any albums you believe should be included in the comments section below!

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Best Jazz Albums of 2021

Discover our final and definitive “Best Jazz Albums of 2021” list.

This year, the selection is divided into albums featuring solos, duets, trios, quartets, quintets, and larger ensembles, with three selections per category, for a total of 18 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 20 albums that sum up how great 2021 was for jazz.

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