Kamasi Washington: Harmony of Difference
Harmony of Difference is arguably one of the best pieces of modern jazz since the Los Angeles native’s 2015 triple LP, The Epic.
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The Barr Brothers: Queens of the Breakers
The Barr Brothers wrote the 50 minute folk fantasy that is Queen of the Breakers with a Quebec cabin as the backdrop for a reflective album.
David Weiss & Point of Departure: Wake Up Call
A jazz album in its own right, David Weiss’s project is a long cup of coffee and a nice summer’s day sit down album.
Albin Lee Meldau: Lovers
Albin Lee Meldau's EP is bursting with bluesy belting tones and scattered fiery sparks of originality.
Pheonix Afrobeat Orchestra: PAO!
PAO brings these elements in with the tribal elements of African drum circles, chanting words, and an overall theme of acceptance...
Erroll Garner: Ready Take One
Anyone can play some musical notes; but not everyone can make them sing.
Shawn Maxwell: Shawn Maxwell’s New Tomorrow
A relaxing and altogether enjoyable jazz ensemble.
Michael Vlatkovich: Myrnofant’s Kiss
A distincly jazzy album with a freestyle vibe this peice is a relaxing instrumental composed mostly of a easy tempos and novel tones.
Blood Orange: Freetown Sound
Blood Orange's Devonté Hynes uses slam poets and pop stars alike to create an album that is both art and revolution.
BADBADNOTGOOD: IV
The Canadian pioneers known as BADBADNOTGOOD continue their brand of hip-hop- and electronica-influenced jazz with their fourth solo studio album...
Mike Dillon: Functioning Broke
Functioning Broke is an emic view into the musical persona of Dillon through the vibraphone.
Esperanza Spalding: Emily’s D+Evolution
Self-admittedly piqued by fusion, Emily's D+Evolution is the height of the once-prodigy's polarity between rock and jazz.
Dr. Lonnie Smith: Evolution
The tenure Smith shows on Evolution demands reverence as this album will safely stand out in the 2016 jazz landscape.
Pixel: Golden Years
The avant garde techniques of Pixel create an enjoyable and accessible jazz album for the modern world.
Raoul Bjorkenheim/eCsTaSy: Out of the Blue
Bjorkenheim and eCsTaSy loaded this album with as much texture and imagination as they could.
Jeff Jenkins Organization: The Arrival
The Arrival makes a statement as the debut album from organ jazz trio Jeff Jenkins Organization.
Tom Collier: Across The Bridge
Tom Collier, with an all star lineup composed of Larry Coryell, Bill Frisell, Dan Dean, John Bishop, and Ted Poor, displays mastery on vibes.
Manuel Valera & Groove Square: Urban Landscape
Manuel Valera's first album with Groove Square offers a funky, upbeat take on today's jazz.
Stanley Clarke, Biréli Lagrène, and Jean-Luc Ponty: D-Stringz
A rare collaboration between jazz virtuosos, D-Stringz is a throw back to the vibe of early jazz with an acoustic feel throughout the album.
Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey: The Battle For Earth
With its 27th release in 20 years, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey brings trippy, intricate acid jazz to your ears.
John Scofield: Past Present
Scofield is nimble by nature in this release and resilient as ever.
The Bad Plus Joshua Redman: The Bad Plus Joshua Redman
Powerful, entrancing, and sultry jazz from four astronomically talented musicians.
Organ Jazz Trio: New Standards For The Green Lady
Having played together for over 12 years, Organ Jazz Trio define cohesiveness.
Robert Glasper: Covered
Easy listening jazz with familiar melodies and sprinklings of dissonance on Covered keep the listener drawn in.