Rhapsody Streamnotes: Year 2023 Index

December 31

  1. A.S.O.: A.S.O. (2023, Low Lying) A-
  2. Actress: LXXXVIII (2023, Ninja Tune) B+(**)
  3. Aesop Rock: Integrated Tech Solutions (2023, Rhymesayers Entertainment) B+(**)
  4. Ambrose Akinmusire: Owl Song (2023, Nonesuch) B+(*)
  5. Lina Allemano Four: Pipe Dream (2021 [2023], Lumo) B+(***)
  6. Lina Allemano: Canons (2022 [2023], Lumo) B+(*)
  7. Lina Allemano/Uwe Oberg/Matthias Bauer/Rudi Fischerlehner: SOG (2022 [2023], Creative Sources) B+(***)
  8. Aluna: Mycelium (2023, Mad Decent) A-
  9. Ray Anderson: Marching On: Solo Trombone (2022, Double Moon) B+(**)
  10. Ray Anderson & Bobby Previte: Double Trouble (2023, Double Moon) B+(***)
  11. André 3000: New Blue Sun (2023, Epic) B
  12. Artchipel Orchestra With Jonathan Coe: Suspended Moment: The Music of Jonathan Coe (2021 [2023], British Progressive Jazz) B+(**)
  13. Assiko Golden Band de Grand Yoff: Magg Tekki (2023, Mississippi) B+(*)
  14. Avelino: God Save the Streets (2023, More Music/OddChild Music) B+(**)
  15. Baby Queen: Quarter Life Crisis (2023, Polydor) A-
  16. David Bandrowski & the Rhumba Defense: French Onion Superman (2021 [2022], self-released) B+(**)
  17. Bar Italia: The Twits (2023, Matador) B+(***)
  18. Richard Baratta: Off the Charts (2023, Savant) B+(**)
  19. Michael Bates: Metamorphoses: Variations on Lutoslawski (2022 [2023], Anaklasis) B+(**)
  20. McKendrick Bearden: Bright as the Mines Out (2023, self-released) B+(*)
  21. Benny Benack III: Third Time's the Charm (2023, La Reserve/Bandstand Presents) B+(**)
  22. Biig Piig: Bubblegum (2023, RCA, EP) B+(*)
  23. John Blum/David Murray/Chad Taylor: The Recursive Tree (2022 [2023], Relative Pitch) A-
  24. Antonio Borghini: Banquet of Consequences (2023, We Insist!) B+(***)
  25. Bounaly: Dimanche à Bamako (2023, Sahel Sounds) A-
  26. Vilhelm Bromander: In This Forever Unfolding Moment (2021 [2023], Thanatos) A-
  27. Danny Brown: Quaranta (2023, Warp) A-
  28. VV Brown: Am I British Yet? (2023, YOY) B+(***)
  29. ML Buch: Suntub (2023, 15 Love) B+(*)
  30. Buck 65/Doseone/Jel: North American Adonis (2023, Handsmade) B+(***)
  31. Dave Burrell: Harlem Rhapsody (2023, Parco Della Musica) B+(***)
  32. Butcher Brown: Solar Music (2023, Concord Jazz) B
  33. Adriana Calcanhotto: Errante (2023, Modern/BMG) B+(**)
  34. Call Super: Eulo Cramps (2023, Can You Feel the Sun) B+(**)
  35. Jim Campilongo/Steve Cardenas: New Year (2023, Sunnyside) B
  36. Laura Cantrell: Just Like a Rose: The Anniversary Sessions (2023, Propeller Sound) A-
  37. Ken Carson: A Great Chaos (2023, Opium/Interscope) B+(**)
  38. The Cash Box Kings: Oscar's Motel (2023, Alligator) B+(**)
  39. Filipe Catto: Belezas Sao Coisis Acesas Por Dentro (2023, Joia Moderna) B+(*)
  40. Ed Cherry: Are We There Yet? (2022 [2023], Cellar) B+(**)
  41. Chicago Edge Ensemble: The Individualists (2023, Lizard Breath) B+(**)
  42. Chory Thicket [Christy Doran/Ronan Guilfoyle/Gerry Hemingway]: A Breath of Time (2023, Auricle) B+(**)
  43. Chouk Bwa & the Ängstromers: Somanti (2023, Bongo Joe) B+(**)
  44. Cigar Box Serenaders: Spasm (2022 [2023], self-released) B+(**)
  45. Avishai Cohen & Abraham Rodriguez Jr.: Iroko (2023, Naïve/Believe) B+(*)
  46. Jessi Colter: Edge of Forever (2023, Appalachia) B+(**)
  47. Creation Rebel: Hostile Environment (2023, On-U Sound) A-
  48. Crosslegged: Another Blue (2023, self-released) B+(*)
  49. Dan Ex Machina: Ex's Sexts (2023, self-released) A-
  50. Harold Danko: Trillium (2023, SteepleChase) B+(**)
  51. Ryan Davis & the Roadhouse Band: Dancing on the Edge (2023, Sophomore Lounge) B+(**)
  52. Michael Dease: Swing Low (2023, Posi-Tone) B+(**)
  53. Alabaster DePlume: Come With Fierce Grace (2023, International Anthem) B+(**)
  54. Hannah Diamond: Perfect Picture (2023, PC Music) B+(*)
  55. Aaron Diehl & the Knights: Zodiac Suite (2023, Mack Avenue) B-
  56. Marike van Dijk Nonet: Stranded (2022 [2023], Brooklyn Jazz Underground/ZenneZ) B+(**)
  57. Mike Dillon & Punkadelick: Inflorescence (2023, Royal Potato Family) B+(*)
  58. DJ +1: Aromáticas (2023, También) B+(*)
  59. DJ Maphorisa/Tman Xpress: Chukela (2023, New Money Gang) B+(***)
  60. Marcelo Dos Reis & Luís Vicente: (Un)prepared Pieces for Guitar and Trumpet (2022 [2023], Cipsela) A-
  61. Marcelo Dos Reis: Flora (2023, JACC) B+(***)
  62. David Dove/Joe McPhee: Where's the Wine? (2023, C.I.A.) B+(***)
  63. Nick Dunston: Skultura (2022 [2023], Fun in the Church) B
  64. Hilario Duran and His Latin Jazz Big Band: Cry Me a River (2023, Alma) B+(**)
  65. Silke Eberhard/Céline Voccia: Wild Knots (2021 [2023], Relative Pitch) B+(**)
  66. Ekiti Sound: Drum Money (2023, Crammed Discs) B+(*)
  67. The End: Why Do You Mourn (2021-22 [2023], Trost) B+(**)
  68. Shuteen Erdenebaatar Quartet: Rising Sun (2021 [2023], Motéma Music) B+(***)
  69. The Feelies: Some Kinda Love: Performing the Music of the Velvet Underground (2018 [2023], Bar/None) B+(**)
  70. Alan Ferber Nonet: Up High, Down Low (2022 [2023], Sunnyside) B+(**)
  71. Diego Figueiredo: My World (2023, Arbors) B+(**)
  72. Don Fiorino/Andy Haas: Accidentals (2023, Resonant Music) A-
  73. Five-Way Split: All the Way (2023, Ubuntu Music) B+(*)
  74. Mick Flannery: Goodtime Charlie (2023, Oh Boy) B
  75. Michael Formanek Elusion Quartet: As Things Do (2022 [2023], Intakt) B+(***)
  76. Sullivan Fortner: Solo Game (2023, Artwork, 2CD) B+(*)
  77. Frog & Henry: England & Italy: 2020-2022 (2020-22 [2022], self-released) B+(**)
  78. Funkwrench Blues: Soundtrack for a Film Without Pictures (2023, Need to Know) B+(*)
  79. The Garden of Joy: Bouncin' Around (2022 [2023], self-released) B+(**)
  80. Ghost Train Orchestra and Kronos Quartet: Songs and Symphoniques: The Music of Moondog (2023, Cantaloupe) A-
  81. Hannah Gill: Everybody Loves a Lover (2023, Turtle Bay) B+(***)
  82. The Go! Team: Get Up Sequences Part Two (2023, Memphis Industries) B+(***)
  83. Muriel Grossmann: Devotion (2023, Third Man, 2CD) B+(***)
  84. Laura Groves: Radio Red (2023, Bella Union) B+(*)
  85. Gunna: A Gift & a Curse (2023, YSL/300 Entertainment) B+(***)
  86. Mats Gustafsson & Ensemble E: EE Opus One (2022 [2023], Trost) B
  87. Mats Gustafsson: Hidros 9: Mirrors (2022 [2023], Trost) B+(*)
  88. Charlie Halloran and the Tropicales: Shake the Rum (2023, self-released) B+(***)
  89. Charlie & the Tropicales: Presents for Everyone! (2023, self-released) B+(**)
  90. Hamell on Trial: Bring the Kids (2023, Saustex) B+(**)
  91. Jaimee Harris: Boomerang Town (2023, Thirty Tigers) B+(**)
  92. Lafayette Harris, Jr.: Swingin' Up in Harlem (2023, Savant) B+(*)
  93. Big Chief Donald Harrison Jr.: Congo Square Suite (2023, Truth Revolution) B
  94. Kevin Hays/Ben Street/Billy Hart: Bridges (2023, Smoke Sessions) B+(**)
  95. Miho Hazama's M_unit: Beyond Orbits (2023, Edition) A-
  96. Headie One x K-Trap: Strength to Strength (2023, self-released) B+(**)
  97. Benjamin Herman: Nostalgia Blitz (2023, Dox) A-
  98. Nitai Hershkovits: Call on the Old Wise (2022 [2023], ECM) B+(*)
  99. Anthony Hervey: Words From My Horn (2023, Outside In Music) B+(**)
  100. Lisa Hilton: Coincidental Moment (2023, Ruby Slippers) B+(**)
  101. Eric Hofbauer/The Five Agents: Waking Up! (2023, Creative Nation Music) B+(***)
  102. Jasper Høiby's 3 Elements: Earthness (2023, Edition) B+(***)
  103. Malcolm Holcombe: Bits & Pieces (2023, Singular) B+(***)
  104. Ron Horton: A Prayer for Andrew (2023, Newvelle) A-
  105. Hotline TNT: Cartwheel (2023, Third Man) B+(*)
  106. The Human Hearts: Viable (2023, Open Boat) B+(**)
  107. Ice Spice: Like . . ? [Deluxe] (2023, 10K Projects/Capitol, EP) A-
  108. Wata Igarashi: Agartha (2023, Kompakt) B+(**)
  109. Mick Jenkins: The Patience (2023, BMG) B+(**)
  110. Jungle: Volcano (2023, Caiola/AWAL) B+(*)
  111. Arthur Kell Speculation Quartet: Live at Lunàtico (2022 [2023], Origin) B+(***)
  112. King Krule: Space Heavy (2023, XL/Matador) B+(*)
  113. Terry Klein: Leave the Light On (2023, self-released) B+(***)
  114. Max Koch: Ten Bulls (2021 [2023], Jazzwerkstatt) A-
  115. Koma Saxo: Post Koma (2021 [2023], We Jazz) B+(*)
  116. Karina Kozhevnikova & Krugly Band: Polyphonic Circle (2022 [2023], Leo) B+(**)
  117. Alexey Kruglov: Synchronization of Time (2022, Leo) B
  118. Lambrini Girls: You're Welcome (2023, Big Scary Monsters, EP) B+(***)
  119. Mary Lattimore: Goodbye, Hotel Arkada (2023, Ghostly International) B+(*)
  120. Ingrid Laubrock: Monochromes (2022 [2023], Intakt) B+(*)
  121. Marthe Lea Band: Herlighetens Vei (2023, Motvind) A-
  122. MJ Lenderman and the Wind: Live and Loose! (2023, Anti-) B+(**)
  123. Lenhart Tapes: Dens (2023, Glitterbeat) B+(***)
  124. Janel Leppin: The Brink (2023, Shiny Boy Press) B+(*)
  125. Gregory Lewis: Organ Monk Going Home (2022 [2023], Sunnyside) B+(*)
  126. Helge Lien Trio/Tore Brunborg: Funeral Dance (2022 [2023], Ozella Music) B+(***)
  127. Joe Locke: Makram (2021-22 [2023], Circle 9) B+(*)
  128. Antti Lötjönen Quintet East: Circus/Citadel (2023, We Jazz) B+(***)
  129. Lage Lund Quartet: Most Peculiar (2022 [2023], Criss Cross) B+(**)
  130. Tkay Maidza: Sweet Justice (2023, 4AD) B+(**)
  131. Man on Man: Provincetown (2023, Polyvinyl) B+(***)
  132. Mat Maneri Quartet: Ash (2021 [2023], Sunnyside) B+(***)
  133. Maps: Counter Melodies (2023, Mute) B+(*)
  134. Sean Mason: The Southern Suite (2023, Blue Engine) B+(*)
  135. MC Yallah: Yallah Beibe (2023, Hakuna Kulala) A-
  136. Robin McKelle: Impressions of Ella (2023, Doxie) B+(***)
  137. Joe McPhee/Mette Rasmussen/Dennis Tyfus: Oblique Strategies (2018 [2023], Black Truffle) B
  138. Joe McPhee & John Edwards: Tell Me How Long Has Trane Been Gone (For James Baldwin and John Coltrane) (2019 [2022], Klanggalerie) B+(**)
  139. Lubomyr Melnyk: The Sacred Thousand (2022 [2023], Jeriska) B+(***)
  140. MIKE: Burning Desire (2023, 10K) B+(*)
  141. Palle Mikkelborg/Jakob Bro/Marilyn Mazur: Strands: Live at the Danish Radio Concert Hall (2023, ECM) B+(*)
  142. Rainy Miller/Space Afrika: A Grisaille Wedding (2023, Fixed Abode) B
  143. Nicki Minaj: Pink Friday 2 (2023, Young Money/Republic) A-
  144. Roscoe Mitchell Orchestra and Space Trio: At the Fault Zone Festival (2022 [2023], Wide Hive) C+
  145. Lesley Mok: The Living Collection (2023, American Dreams) B+(***)
  146. Nils Petter Molvær/Norwegian Radio Orchestra: Certainty of Tides (2023, Modern) B+(***)
  147. Paul Mottram: Seven Ages of Man (2023, Ubuntu Music) A-
  148. Mozart Estate: Pop-Up! Ker-Ching! and the Possibilities of Modern Shopping (2023, West Midlands/Cherry Red) B+(*)
  149. Tisziji Muñoz: Burning Down Hades (2023, Ra Kalam) B+(***)
  150. Roy Nathanson: 82 Days (2023, Enja/Yellowbird) B+(***)
  151. Nation of Language: Strange Disciple (2023, PIAS) B+(*)
  152. Marius Neset: Geyser: Live at Royal Albert Hall - BBC Proms (2022 [2023], ACT Music) A-
  153. The New Wonders: The New Wonders (2023, Turtle Bay) B+(**)
  154. NewJeans: Get Up (2023, ADOR, EP) B+(**)
  155. Sam Newsome/Dave Liebman: Soprano-Logues (2021 [2023], Some New Music) B+(*)
  156. Sam Newsome & Jean-Michel Pilc: Cosmic Unconsciousness Unplugged (2022 [2023], Some New Music) B+(**)
  157. Nihiloxica: Source of Denial (2023, Crammed Discs) A-
  158. Lisa O'Neill: All of This Is Chance (2023, Rough Trade) B+(**)
  159. Maciej Obara Quartet: Frozen Silence (2022 [2023], ECM) B+(***)
  160. OMD [Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark]: Bauhaus Staircase (2023, 100%) B+(**)
  161. Ryoko Ono/Satoko Fujii: Hakuro (2023, self-released) B+(***)
  162. Endea Owens and the Cookout: Feel Good Music (2023, BassBae Music) B+(**)
  163. Pangaea: Changing Channels (2023, Hessle Audio) B+(***)
  164. Michel Pastre/Louis Mazetier/Guillaume Nouaux: Fine Ideas (2023, Camille Productions) B+(***)
  165. Jeb Patton: Preludes (2021 [2023], Cellar Music) B+(**)
  166. Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra: Take Me to the Ragtime Dance (2023, Rivermont) B
  167. Maisie Peters: The Good Witch (2023, Gingerbread Man) B+(**)
  168. PinkPantheress: Heaven Knows (2023, 300 Entertainment) B+(***)
  169. Augusto Pirodda Septet: The Monkey and the Monk (2021 [2022], El Negocito) B+(**)
  170. Anthony Pirog: The Nepenthe Series Vol. 1 (2023, Otherly Love) B+(*)
  171. Pizza Hotline: Level Select (2022 [2023], We Release Whatever the Fuck We Want) A-
  172. Polobi & the Gwo Ka Masters: Abri Cyclonique (2023, Real World) B+(**)
  173. Tineke Postma: Aria (2022 [2023], Edition) B+(**)
  174. Grace Potter: Mother Road (2023, Fantasy) A-
  175. Eddie Prévost/NO Moore/James O'Sullivan/Ross Lambert: Chord (2022 [2023], Shrike) B+(*)
  176. Priya Ragu: Santhosam (2023, Warner) B+(**)
  177. Mette Rasmussen/Paul Flaherty/Zach Rowden/Chris Corsano: Crying in Space (2019 [2023], Relative Pitch) B+(***)
  178. Amy Ray: If It All Goes South (2023, Daemon) B+(**)
  179. Regal86: La Onda: Groove In-Groove Out (2023, self-released) B+(***)
  180. Logan Richardson: Holy Water (2023, Wax Industry) B
  181. Amy Rigby: Cut & Run (2022, Southern Domestic) B+(**)
  182. Amy Rigby: Cut Two (2023, Southern Domestic) B+(**)
  183. Ernesto Rodrigues/Dirk Serries/João Madeira/José Oliveira: Dripping (2023, Creative Sources) B+(*)
  184. Aksel Røed's Other Aspects: Do You Dream in Colours? (2023, Is It Jazz?) B+(**)
  185. André Roligheten: Marbles (2022 [2023], Odin) A-
  186. Kurt Rosenwinkel: Undercover: Live at the Village Vanguard (2023, Heartcore) B+(**)
  187. Adam Rudolph/Tyshawn Sorey: Archaisms 1 (2023, Defkaz) B+(***)
  188. Molly Ryan: Sweepin' the Blues Away (2022, Turtle Bay) B+(***)
  189. Say She She: Silver (2023, Colemine) B+(***)
  190. Scree: Jasmine on a Night in July (2023, Ruination) B
  191. Alex Sipiagin Quintet: Mel's Vision (2022 [2023], Criss Cross) B+(**)
  192. Slowdive: Everything Is Alive (2023, Dead Oceans) B+(**)
  193. Smoking Time Jazz Club: Six Blues, Five Joys & a Stomp (2023, self-released) A-
  194. Soggy Po Boys: It's Good to Laugh Again (2022, self-released) B+(***)
  195. Guido Spannocchi: Live at Porgy & Bess Vienna (2022 [2023], Audioguido) B+(***)
  196. Simon Spillett Big Band: Dear Tubby H (2023, Mister PC) B+(***)
  197. Haralabos [Harry] Stafylakis: Calibrating Friction (2023, New Amsterdam) B+(*)
  198. Chris Stapleton: Higher (2023, Mercury Nashville) B+(*)
  199. Elias Stemeseder/Christian Lillinger: Umbra (2022 [2023], Intakt) B+(***)
  200. Sultan Stevenson: Faithful One (2022 [2023], Whirlwind) B+(**)
  201. Loren Stillman: Time and Again (2022 [2023], Sunnyside) B+(***)
  202. The Streets: The Darker the Shadow the Brighter the Light (2023, 679/Warner Music UK) B+(**)
  203. Earl Sweatshirt & the Alchemist: Voir Dire (2023, ALC/Tan Cressida) B+(*)
  204. The Third Mind: The Third Mind/2 (2023, Yep Roc) B+(***)
  205. Thollem/Terry Riley/Nels Cline: The Light Is Real (2021-22 [2023], Other Minds) B+(*)
  206. Micah Thomas: Reveal (2022 [2023], Artwork) B+(**)
  207. Isaiah J. Thompson: The Power of the Spirit (2023, Blue Engine) B+(***)
  208. Leon Thomas III: Electric Dusk (2023, Ezmny/Motown) B+(***)
  209. Dlala Thukzin: Permanent Music 3 (2023, Dlala) B+(***)
  210. Titanic: Vidrio (2023, Unheard of Hope) B+(**)
  211. David Toop & Lawrence English: The Shell That Speaks the Sea (2023, Room40) B
  212. Two Shell: Lil Spirits (2023, Mainframe Audio, EP) A-
  213. Tuba Skinny: Hot Town (2023, self-released) B+(***)
  214. Tyvek: Overground (2023, Ginkgo) A-
  215. U SCO: Catchin' Heat (2019 [2023], self-released) B+(**)
  216. Martina Verhoeven Quintet: Driven: Live at Roadburn 2022 (2022, Klanggalerie) B+(***)
  217. VHS Head: Phocus (2023, Skam) B+(*)
  218. Brad Walker + Extended: Side by Side (2021 [2023], self-released) B+(***)
  219. J.D. Walter: The Last Muse (2023, Arkadia) B-
  220. Marta Warelis: A Piece of Earth (2021 [2022], Relative Pitch) B+(**)
  221. Web Web x Max Herre: Web Max II (2023, Compost) B+(*)
  222. Colin Webster Large Ensemble: First Meeting (2022 [2023], Raw Tonk) B+(***)
  223. Westside Gunn: And Then You Pray for Me (2023, Griselda/Empire) B+(**)
  224. Hailey Whitters: I'm in Love (2023, Big Loud/Pigasus, EP) B+(**)
  225. Mareike Wiening: Reveal (2023, Greenleaf Music) B+(***)
  226. Wilco: Cousin (2023, dBpm) B+(*)
  227. Lucinda Williams: Stories From a Rock N Roll Heart (2023, Highway 20) A-
  228. WILSN: Those Days Are Over (2023, Ivy League) B+(***)
  229. Jack Wright: What Is What (2023, Relative Pitch) B+(***)
  230. Libby York: Dreamland (2021 [2023], OA2) B+(**)
  231. Neil Young: Before and After (2023, Reprise) B+(**)
  232. Jeppe Zeeberg: Occasionally, Good Things Do Happen (2023, self-released) B-
  233. John Zorn: Parrhesiastes (2023, Tzadik) B+(**)
  234. Hasaan Ibn Ali: Reaching for the Stars: Trios/Duos/Solos (1962-65 [2023], Omnivore) B+(**)
  235. Geri Allen/Kurt Rosenwinkel: A Lovesome Thing (2012 [2023], Motéma Music) B+(**)
  236. As-Shams Archive Vol. 1: South African Jazz, Funk & Soul 1975-1982 (1975-82 [2023], As-Shams Music) B+(**)
  237. Axolotl: Abrasive (1981 [2023], Souffle Continu) B+(*)
  238. Albert Ayler Trio: 1964 Prophecy Revisited (1964 [2023], Ezz-Thetics) B+(**)
  239. Albert Ayler: Summertime to Spiritual Unity Revisited (1964 [2023], Ezz-Thetics) A-
  240. Albert Ayler Quartets 1964: Spirits to Ghosts Revisited (1964 [2023], Ezz-Thetics) B+(***)
  241. Albert Ayler: 1965: Spirits Rejoice & Bells Revisited (1965 [2023], Ezz-Thetics) B+(***)
  242. Albert Ayler Quintet: Lost Performances 1966 Revisited (1966 [2023], Ezz-Thetics) A-
  243. Albert Ayler: More Lost Performances Revisited (1962-67 [2023], Ezz-Thetics) A-
  244. Derek Bailey & Paul Motian: Duo in Concert (1990-91 [2023], Frozen Reeds) B+(**)
  245. John Butcher & Gerry Hemingway: Roulette - New York City (2005) (2005 [2023], Auricle) B+(**)
  246. Baikida E.J. Carroll: Orange Fish Tears (1974 [2023], Souffle Continu) B+(***)
  247. Clairvoyance Is the Dance (2023, Huveshta Rituals) B+(*)
  248. Graham Collier Music: Smoke-Blackened Walls & Curlews (1970 [2023], British Progressive Jazz) B+(*)
  249. Miles Davis: Turnaround: Rare Miles From the Complete On the Corner Sessions (1972-73 [2023], Columbia/Legacy) B+(***)
  250. Steve Davis: Meets Hank Jones, Vol. 1 (2008 [2023], Smoke Sessions) B+(**)
  251. Don Ellis: How Time Passes (1960 [2023], Candid) B+(**)
  252. Bill Evans: Tales: Live in Copenhagen (1964) (1964-69 [2023], Elemental Music) B+(**)
  253. Jean-Marc Foussat: Abattage (1973-81 [2023], Fou) B+(***)
  254. Ibrahim Hesnawi: The Father of Libyan Reggae ([2023], Habibi Funk) B+(*)
  255. Dick Hyman: One Step to Chicago: The Legacy of Frank Teschemacher and the Austin High Gang (1992 [2022], Rivermont) A-
  256. Joy: Joy (1976 [2023], Cadillac) B+(*)
  257. Roland Kirk: Live at Ronnie Scott's 1963 (1963 [2022], Gearbox) A-
  258. Malombo Jazz Makers: Malompo Jazz (1966 [2023], Strut) B+(*)
  259. Malombo Jazz Makers: Malombo Jazz Makers Volume 2 (1967 [2023], Strut) B+(*)
  260. Wynton Marsalis: Wynton Marsalis Plays Louis Armstrong's Hot Fives and Hot Sevens (2006 [2023], Blue Engine) B
  261. Amina Claudine Myers: Song for Mother E (1979 [2023], Leo) B+(***)
  262. Phineas Newborn Jr.: A World of Piano! (1961 [2023], Craft) B+(***)
  263. Mike Osborne: Starting Fires: Live at the 100 Club 1970 (1970 [2023], British Progressive Jazz) B+(***)
  264. Pet Shop Boys: Smash: The Singles 1985-2020 (1985-2020 [2023], Parlophone, 3CD) A-
  265. Luis Russell: At the Swing Cats Ball: Newly Discovered Recordings From the Closet, Volume 1 1938-1940 (1938-40 [2023], Dot Time) B+(*)
  266. Todd Snider: Crank It, We're Doomed (2007 [2023], Aimless) A-
  267. Stanley Turrentine: Mr. Natural (1964 [2023], Blue Note) B+(**)
  268. Bernie Worrell/Cindy Blackman Santana/John King: Spherical (1994 [2023], Infrequent Seams) B+(**)
  269. Don Fiorino/Andy Haas: American Nocturne (2018, Resonant Music) B+(***)
  270. Lenhart Tapes: Duets (2021, Novo Doba) B+(**)
  271. André Roligheten: Homegrown (2016 [2017], Clean Feed) B+(***)
  272. Molly Ryan: Let's Fly Away (2014 [2015], Loup-Garous Productions) B+(**)
  273. Molly Ryan: Swing for Your Supper! (2013, Loup-Garous Productions) B+(**)
  274. Dlala Thukzin: Permanent Music (2020, Dlala) A-
  275. Dlala Thukzin: Permanent Music 2 (2021, Dlala) B+(***)
  276. John Zorn: Nove Cantici Per Francesco D'Assisi (2019, Tzadik) B+(*)

November 27

  1. Jason Adasiewicz: Roscoe Village: The Music of Roscoe Mitchell (2023, Corbett vs. Dempsey) B+(**)
  2. Ambrose Akinmusire: Beauty Is Enough (2023, Origami Harvest) B+(*)
  3. Susan Alcorn/Septeto Del Sur: Canto (2023, Relative Pitch) B+(**)
  4. Lina Allemano/Axel Dörner: Aphelia (2019 [2023], Relative Pitch) B+(*)
  5. JD Allen: This (2023, Savant) B+(***)
  6. Rodrigo Amado/The Bridge: Beyond the Margins (2022 [2023], Trost) A
  7. Darcy James Argue's Secret Society: Dynamic Maximum Tension (2023, Nonesuch) B+(***)
  8. Atlantic Road Trip: One (2023, Calligram) B+(**)
  9. Balimaya Project: When the Dust Settles (2023, New Soil) B+(***)
  10. Maria Baptist Quintet: Essays on Jazz (2023, self-released, 2CD) B+(***)
  11. Bruce Barth Trio: Dedication (2021 [2022], Origin) B+(**)
  12. Dave Bayles Trio: Live at the Uptowner (2023, Calligram) A-
  13. Carlos "Bechegas"/João Madeira/Ulrich Mitzlaff: Open in Finder (2023, 4DaRecord) B+(*)
  14. Jerry Bergonzi: Extra Extra (2023, Savant) B+(*)
  15. John Bishop: Antwerp (2023, Origin) B+(**)
  16. Brian Blade & the Fellowship Band: Kings Highway (2023, Stoner Hill) B+(*)
  17. BlankFor.Ms/Jason Moran/Marcus Gilmore: Refract (2022 [2023], Red Hook) B+(***)
  18. Bombino: Sahel (2023, Partisan) B+(***)
  19. Boygenius: The Rest (2023, Interscope, EP) B
  20. Rob Brown: Oceanic (2021 [2023], RogueArt) B+(***)
  21. Rob Brown Quartet: Oblongata (2022 [2023], RogueArt) A-
  22. Zach Bryan: Summertime Blues (2022, Warner, EP) B+(**)
  23. Zach Bryan: Boys of Faith (2023, Warner, EP) B+(**)
  24. Buck 65: Punk Rock B-Boy (2023, self-released) A
  25. Jane Bunnett and Maqueque: Playing With Fire (2023, True North/Linus Entertainment) B+(*)
  26. John Butcher/Pat Thomas/Dominic Lash/Steve Noble: Fathom (2021 [2023], 577) B+(*)
  27. Calcanhar: Jump (2023, Clean Feed) B+(*)
  28. Gunhild Carling: Good Evening Cats (2022, Jazz Art) B+(***)
  29. Daniel Carter/Leo Genovese/William Parker/Francisco Mela: Shine Hear Vol. 1 (2021 [2023], 577) B+(**)
  30. Joan Chamorro & Friends: Jazz House Sessions With Scott Hamilton (2023, Associació Sant Andreu Jazz Band) B+(**)
  31. Chief Adjuah: Bark Out Thunder Roar Out Lightning (2023, Ropeadope) B+(***)
  32. CMAT: Crazymad, for Me (2023, AWAL) B+(***)
  33. Emmet Cohen: Master Legacy Series Volume 5: Featuring Houston Person (2023, Bandstand) A-
  34. Sylvie Courvoisier: Chimaera (2022 [2023], Intakt, 2CD) A-
  35. Yussef Dayes: Black Classical Music (2023, Brownswood/Nonesuch) A-
  36. Mike DiRubbo: Inner Light (2023, Truth Revolution) B+(***)
  37. DJ Shadow: Action Adventure (2023, Mass Appeal) B+(*)
  38. Dry Thrust: The Less You Sleep (2020 [2023], Trost) B+(*)
  39. Antoine Drye With Strings: Retreat to Beauty (Oblation Vol. 3: Providence!) (2021 [2023], Cellar Music) B+(*)
  40. Paul Dunmall Ensemble: It's a Matter of Fact (2022 [2023], Discus Music) B+(**)
  41. Paul Dunmall: Bright Light a Joyous Celebration (2022 [2023], Discus Music) A-
  42. Paul Dunmall New Quartet: World Without (2021 [2023], 577) B+(**)
  43. Mia Dyberg Trio: Timestretch (2022 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(*)
  44. Nataniel Edelman Trio: Un Ruido De Agua (2022 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(***)
  45. Kurt Elling: SuperBlue: The London Sessions (2022, Edition, EP) B+(*)
  46. Kurt Elling/Charlie Hunter/Neal Smith: SuperBlue: Guilty Pleasures (2022 [2023], Edition, EP) B+(*)
  47. Kurt Elling/Charlie Hunter: SuperBlue: The Iridescent Spree (2023, Edition) B
  48. Peter Evans [Being & Becoming]: Ars Memoria (2022-23 [2023], More Is More) B+(***)
  49. Robert Finley: Black Bayou (2023, Easy Eye Sound) B+(**)
  50. Sue Foley: Live in Austin Vol. 1 (2023, Stony Plain) B+(**)
  51. George Freeman: The Good Life (2022 [2023], HighNote) B+(**)
  52. Eric Friedlander: She Sees (2023, Skipstone) B+(*)
  53. George Gee Swing Orchestra: Winter Wonderland (2023, self-released) B+(**)
  54. Kate Gentile: Find Letter X (2021-23 [2023], Pi, 3CD) B+(***)
  55. Terry Gibbs Legacy Band: The Terry Gibbs Songbook (2022 [2023], Whaling City Sound) B+(***)
  56. Lafayette Gilchrist: Undaunted (2022 [2023], Morphius) B+(**)
  57. Frode Gjerstad With Matthew Shipp: We Speak (2022 [2023], Relative Pitch) B+(**)
  58. Phillip Greenlief/Scott Amendola: Stay With It (2017 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(***)
  59. Grupo Frontera: El Comienzo (2023, VHR Music) B+(**)
  60. Gabriel Guerrero & Quantum: Equilibrio (2019 [2023], Origin) B+(**)
  61. Rich Halley Quartet: Fire Within (2023, Pine Eagle) A-
  62. Matthew Halsall: An Ever Changing View (2023, Gondwana) B+(**)
  63. Scott Hamilton Quartet: At PizzaExpress Live: In London (2022 [2023], PX) B+(***)
  64. Fritz Hauser & Pedro Carneiro: Pas De Deux (2022 [2023], Clean Feed) B
  65. Hermanos Gutiérrez: El Bueno Y El Malo (2022, Easy Eye Sound) A-
  66. Eirik Hegdal/Jeff Parker/Ingebrigt Håker Flaten/Øyvind Skarbø: Superless (2022 [2023], Øyvind Jazzforum) B+(***)
  67. Scott Hesse Trio: Intention (2023, Calligram) B+(**)
  68. Henry Hey: Trio: Ri-Metos (2023, self-released) B+(***)
  69. The Hives: The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons (2023, Disques Hives) B+(***)
  70. Homeboy Sandman: I Can't Sell These Either (2023, self-released) A-
  71. William Hooker: Flesh and Bones (2023, Org Music) B+(**)
  72. Horse Lords: Live in Leipzig (2022 [2023], RVNG Intl., EP) B+(*)
  73. David Ian: Vintage Christmas Trio Melody (2023, Prescott) B
  74. Mikko Innanen/Stefan Pasborg/Cedric Piromalli: Can You Hear It? (2022 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(**)
  75. I.P.A.: Grimsta (2022 [2023], Cuneiform) B+(**)
  76. Val Jeanty/Candice Hoyes/Mimi Jones: Nite Bjuti (2021 [2023], Whirlwind) B+(**)
  77. Jon-Erik Kellso and the EarRegulars: Live at the Ear Inn (2023, Arbors) B+(***)
  78. Snorre Kirk: Top Dog (2021 [2023], Stunt) B+(***)
  79. Guillermo Klein Quinteto: Telmo's Tune (2023, Sunnyside) B+(**)
  80. Russell Kranes/Alex Levine/Sam Weber/Jay Sawyer: Anchor Points (2022 [2023], OA2) B+(**)
  81. L'Rain: I Killed Your Dog (2023, Mexican Summer) B+(**)
  82. Lil Wayne: Tha Fix Before Tha VI (2023, Young Money) B
  83. Liquid Mike: S/T [Self-Titled] (2023, Kitschy Spirit, EP) B+(***)
  84. Liquid Mike: Stuntman (2021, Lost Dog) B
  85. Liquid Mike: You Can Live Forever in Paradise on Earth (2021, Sweet Chin Music, EP) B
  86. Liquid Mike: A Beer Can and a Bouquet (2022, self-released, EP) B+(**)
  87. Location Location Location [Michael Formanek/Anthony Pirog/Mike Pride]: Damaged Goods (2023, Cuneiform) B+(*)
  88. Harold López-Nussa: Timba a la Americana (2023, Blue Note) B+(**)
  89. Hannah Marks: Outsider, Outlier (2022 [2023], Out of Your Head) B+(*)
  90. John Paul McGee: A Gospejazzical Christmas (2023, Jazz Urbano) B
  91. Nellie McKay: Hey Guys, Watch This (2023, Hungry Mouse) B+(**)
  92. Sarah McKenzie: Without You (2023, Normandy Lane Music) B+(*)
  93. Myra Melford's Fire and Water Quintet: Hear the Light Singing (2022 [2023], RogueArt) A-
  94. Mercury [Nicolas Caloia & Lori Freedman]: Skin (2023, Clean Feed) B+(**)
  95. Allison Miller: Rivers in Our Veins (2023, Royal Potato Family) B+(***)
  96. Steve Million: Perfectly Spaced (2023, Calligram) B+(**)
  97. Hedvig Mollestad Weejuns: Weejuns (2022 [2023], Rune Grammofon) B+(***)
  98. Joshua Moshe: Inner Search (2023, La Sape) B+(**)
  99. David Murray/Questlove/Ray Angry: Plumb (2022 [2023], JMI/Outside In Music) A-
  100. Simon Nabatov 3+2: Verbs (2022 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(**)
  101. Simon Nabatov: Extensions (2022 [2023], Unbroken Sounds) B+(***)
  102. Thandi Ntuli With Carlos Niño: Rainbow Revisited (2019 [2023], International Anthem) B+(**)
  103. Aruán Ortiz: Pastor's Paradox (2022 [2023], Clean Feed) A-
  104. Øyvindland Med Eirik Hegdal & Erik Johannessen: Nonett (2021 [2023], Øra Fonogram) B+(**)
  105. Engin Ozsahin: Conversations in Chaos (2023, self-released) B+(**)
  106. Ivo Perelman/Matthew Shipp: Tryptych II (2022, SMP) B+(**)
  107. Ivo Perelman/Matthew Shipp: Tryptych III (2022, SMP) B+(***)
  108. Ethan Philion Quartet: Gnosis (2023, Sunnyside) B+(***)
  109. Robert Prester & Adriana Samargia: Quenara (2023 [2024], Commonwealth Ave. Productions) B+(*)
  110. Quartet San Francisco/Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band/Take Six: Raymond Scott Reimagined (2023, ViolinJazz) B+(***)
  111. R. Ring: War Poems, We Rested (2023, Don Giovanni) B+(*)
  112. Red Hot + Ra: Solar [Sun Ra in Brasil] (2023, Red Hot Org) B+(***)
  113. Red Hot + Ra: Nuclear War: A Tribute to Sun Ra: Volume 1 (2023, Red Hot Org) B+(**)
  114. Remembrance Quintet: Do You Remember? (2023, Sonboy) B+(***)
  115. Ernesto Rodrigues/João Madeira/Hernâni Faustino: No Strings Attached (2023, Creative Sources) B+(**)
  116. Jason Roebke: Four Spheres (2022 [2023], Corbett vs. Dempsey) B+(**)
  117. Sam Ross: Live at the Mira Room, Vol. II (2023, self-released) B+(**)
  118. Ned Rothenberg: Crossings Four (2022 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(***)
  119. Andreas Røysum Ensemble: Mysterier (2022 [2023], Motvind) B+(**)
  120. Jerome Sabbagh: Vintage (2020 [2023], Sunnyside) B+(**)
  121. Sampha: Lahai (2023, Young) B+(*)
  122. Jeff Sanford's Cartoon Jazz Orchestra: Playland at the Beach (2023, Little Village) B+(**)
  123. A. Savage: Several Songs About Fire (2023, Rough Trade) B+(**)
  124. John Scofield: Uncle John's Band (2022 [2023], ECM, 2CD) B+(**)
  125. Dave Sewelson/Stephen Moses/Jochem van Dijk/Steve Holtje: Orca Uprising (2023, MechaBenzaiten) B
  126. Elijah Shiffer: Star Jelly (2021 [2023], self-released) A-
  127. Elijah Shiffer: City of Birds: Volume 1 (2023, self-released) B+(***)
  128. Apostolos Sideris: Past-Presented (2023, Parallel) B+(*)
  129. Troye Sivan: Something to Give Each Other (2023, Capitol) B+(**)
  130. Speakers Corner Quartet: Further Out Than the Edge (2023, OTIH) B+(**)
  131. Russ Spiegel: Caribbean Blue (2023, Ruzztone Music) B+(**)
  132. Hemlocke Springs: Going . . . Going . . . Gone! (2023, Good Luck Have Fun, EP) B+(***)
  133. Jason Stein/Damon Smith/Adam Shead: Hum (2022 [2023], Irritable Mystic) B+(**)
  134. Elias Stemeseder/Christian Lillinger: Penumbra (2021 [2022], Plaist) B+(**)
  135. Yuhan Su: Liberated Gesture (2023, Sunnyside) B+(***)
  136. Kevin Sun: The Depths of Memory (2021-22 [2023], Endectomorph Music, 2CD) B+(***)
  137. Grzegorz Tarwid Trio: Flowers (2022 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(***)
  138. Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers: I Love You (2023, Domestic La La) B+(**)
  139. Trespass Trio Feat. Susana Santos Silva: Live in Oslo (2018 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(**)
  140. Trio Grande: Urban Myth (2023, Whirlwind) B+(**)
  141. Trio San: Hibiki (2022 [2023], Jazzdor) B+(***)
  142. Jeremy Udden: Wishing Flower (2023, Sunnyside) B+(*)
  143. Daniel Villarreal: Lados B (2020 [2023], International Anthem) A-
  144. Anna Webber/Matt Mitchell: Capacious Aeration (2023, Tzadik) B+(**)
  145. Anna Webber: Shimmer Wince (2022 [2023], Intakt) B+(**)
  146. Jennifer Wharton's Bonegasm: Grit & Grace (2023, Sunnyside) B+(***)
  147. Mars Williams/Vasco Trilla: Critical Mass (2021 [2023], Not Two) B+(***)
  148. Joe Wittman: Trio Works (2023, self-released) B+(**)
  149. Joe Wittman/Vito Dieterle/Jesse Breheney/Josh Davis: Night Out (2022 [2023], self-released) B+(*)
  150. Miki Yamanaka: Shades of Rainbow (2023, Cellar Music) B+(**)
  151. Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad: Jazz Is Dead 17: Lonnie Liston Smith (2023, Jazz Is Dead) B+(*)
  152. Dhafer Youssef: Street of Minarets (2023, Back Beat Edition) B+(**)
  153. Miguel Zenón/Dan Tepfer: Internal Melodies (2023, Main Door Music) B+(***)
  154. Chantal Acda & Bill Frisell: Live at Jazz Middelheim (2017 [2023], self-released) B+(*)
  155. Barry Altschul/David Izenson/Perry Robinson: Stop Time: Live at Prince Street, 1978 (1978 [2023] NoBusiness) A-
  156. Fred Anderson: The Milwaukee Tapes, Vol. 2 (1980 [2023], Corbett vs. Dempsey) B+(***)
  157. Peter Brötzmann/Sabu Toyozumi: Triangle: Live at Ohm, 1987 (1987 [2023], NoBusiness) B+(***)
  158. Roy Campbell/William Parker/Zen Matsuura: Visitation of Spirits: The Pyramid Trio Live, 1985 (1985 [2023], NoBusiness) A-
  159. Graham Collier: Down Another Road @ Stockholm Jazz Days '69 (1969 [2023], My Only Desire) A-
  160. Eric Ghost: Secret Sauce (1975 [2022], Jazz Room) B+(***)
  161. Milford Graves With Arthur Doyle & Hugh Glover: Children of the Forest (1976 [2023], Black Editions Archive) B+(***)
  162. Johnny Griffin: Live at Ronnie Scott's (1964 [2023], Gearbox) B+(***)
  163. Roy Hargrove: The Love Suite: In Mahogany (1993 [2023], Blue Engine) A
  164. Kim Dae Hwan/Choi Sun Bae: Korean Fantasy (1999 [2023], NoBusiness) B+(***)
  165. Ahmad Jamal: Emerald City Nights: Live at the Penthouse 1966-1968 (1966-68 [2023], Jazz Detective/Elemental, 2CD) B+(***)
  166. Les McCann: Never a Dull Moment! Live From Coast to Coast 1966-1967 (1963-67 [2023], Resonance, 3CD) A-
  167. Jouk Minor/Josef Traindl/Jean Querlier/Christian Lété/Dominique Regef: Enfin La Mer (1978 [2023], NoBusiness) B+(***)
  168. Wes Montgomery/Wynton Kelly Trio: Maximum Swing: The Unissued 1965 Half Note Recordings (1965 [2023], Resonance, 2CD) B+(***)
  169. Alon Nechushtan: For Those Who Cross the Seas (2006 [2023], ESP-Disk, 2CD) A-
  170. Michel Petrucciani: The Montreux Years (1990-98 [2023], BMG/Montreux) A-
  171. Cal Tjader: Catch the Groove: Live at the Penthouse 1963-1967 (1963-67 [2023], Jazz Detective/Elemental, 2CD) A-
  172. Peter Evans/Joel Ross/Nick Jozwlak/Savannah Harris: Being & Becoming (2019 [2020], More Is More) A-
  173. Dexter Gordon Quartet: Bouncin' With Dex (1975 [1976], SteepleChase) A-
  174. Dexter Gordon Quartet: Stable Mabel (1975, SteepleChase) B+(***)
  175. Dexter Gordon Quartet: Cheese Cake (1964 [1979], SteepleChase) B+(**)
  176. Dexter Gordon Quartet: I Want More (1964 [1980], SteepleChase) B+(***)
  177. The Hives: Barely Legal (1997, Burning Heart) B+(*)
  178. The Hives: The Black and White Album (2007, A&M/Octone) B+(*)
  179. Elijah Shiffer and the Robber Crabs: Unhinged (2017 [2018], self-released) A-
  180. Howard Shore/Ornette Coleman/London Philharmonic Orchestra: Naked Lunch [The Complete Original Soundtrack Remastered] (1991 [2014], Howe) B+(*)
  181. Kate Gentile/International Contemporary Ensemble: B i o m e i.i (2022 [2023], Obliquity) +
  182. Irreversible Entanglements: Protect Your Light (2023, Impulse!) A
  183. Steve Lehman/Orchestre National de Jazz: Ex Machina (2023, Pi) A

October 31

  1. Idris Ackamoor & the Pyramids: Afro Futuristic Dreams (2023, Strut) B+(***)
  2. Affinity Trio [Eric Jacobson/Pamela York/Clay Schaub]: Hindsight (2022 [2023], Origin) B+(***)
  3. Afro Peruvian New Trends Orchestra: Cosmic Synchronicities (2023, Blue Spiral) B+(***)
  4. Constantine Alexander: Firetet (2023, self-released) B+(**)
  5. Farida Amadou/Jonas Cambien/Dave Rempis: On the Blink (2022 [2023], Aerophonic) A-
  6. Zoh Amba: O Life, O Light Vol. 2 (2021 [2023], 577) B+(***)
  7. Emil Amos: Zone Black (2023, Drag City) B+(*)
  8. Florian Arbenz: Conversation #10: Inland (2023, Hammer) B+(**)
  9. Armand Hammer: We Buy Diabetic Test Strips (2023, Fat Possum) B+(***)
  10. Dmitry Baevsky: Kid's Time (2022, Fresh Sound New Talent) B+(***)
  11. Bark: Loud (2023, Dial Back Sound) B+(**)
  12. Ron Blake: Mistaken Identity (2021 [2023], 7ten33 Productions) B+(***)
  13. Bowmanville: Bowmanville (2023, StonEagleMusic) B+(**)
  14. Geof Bradfield/Richard D Johnson/John Tate/Samuel Jewell: Our Heroes (2023, Afar Music) B+(***)
  15. Kyle Bruckmann/Tim Daisy/Phillip Greenlief/Lisa Mezzacappa: Semaphore (2022 [2023], Relay) B+(**)
  16. Sarah Mary Chadwick: Messages to God (2023, Kill Rock Stars) B+(***)
  17. Chai: Chai (2023, Sub Pop) B+(**)
  18. Tyler Childers: Rustin' in the Rain (2023, Hickman Holler/RCA) B+(***)
  19. Margo Cilker: Valley of Heart's Delight (2023, Fluff and Gravy) B+(***)
  20. Brent Cobb: Southern Star (2023, Ol' Buddy/Thirty Tigers) B+(**)
  21. Jeff Coffin/Jordan Perlson/Viktor Krauss: Coffin/Perlson/Krauss (2023, Ear Up) B+(***)
  22. Hollie Cook: Happy Hour in Dub (2023, Merge) B+(*)
  23. Corook: Serious Person (Part 2) (2023, Atlantic, EP) A-
  24. Caroline Davis' Alula: Captivity (2021 [2023], Ropeadope) A-
  25. DJ Sabrina the Teenage DJ: Destiny (2023, Spells on the Telly) B+(*)
  26. Paul Dunmall/Olie Brice: The Laughing Stone (2021 [2023], Confront) B+(***)
  27. Espen Eriksen Trio With Andy Sheppard: As Good as It Gets (2023, Rune Grammofon) B+(**)
  28. Flying Pooka! [Dani Oore & Florian Hoefner]: The Ecstasy of Becoming (2021 [2023], Alma) B+(*)
  29. The Front Bottoms: You Are Who You Hang Out With (2023, Fueled by Ramen) B+(*)
  30. Arina Fujiwara: Neon (2023, self-released) B+(*)
  31. Charles Wesley Godwin: Family Ties (2023, self-released) B+(*)
  32. Grrrl Gang: Spunky! (2023, Big Romantic) B+(*)
  33. Laurel Halo: Atlas (2023, Awe) B
  34. Louis Hayes: Exactly Right! (2022 [2023], Savant) B+(**)
  35. Heather Lynne Horton: Get Me to a Nunnery (2023, Pauper Sky) B-
  36. Loraine James: Gentle Confrontation (2023, Hyperdub) B+(*)
  37. Jlin: Perspective (2023, Planet Mu, EP) B+(***)
  38. Darius Jones: Fluxkit Vancouver (Its Suite but Sacred) (2022 [2023], We Jazz) A-
  39. Sunny Kim/Vardan Ovsepian/Ben Monder: Liminal Silence (2023, Earshift Music) C+
  40. Frank Kohl: Pacific (2022 [2023], OA2) B+(***)
  41. Sofia Kourtesis: Madres (2023, Ninja Tune) B+(**)
  42. Andrew Krasilnikov: Bloody Belly Comb Jelly (2023, Rainy Days) B
  43. Marie Krüttli: Transparence (2022 [2023], Intakt) B+(*)
  44. Nils Kugelmann: Stormy Beauty (2022 [2023], ACT) B+(**)
  45. Jeff Lederer With Mary LaRose: Schoenberg on the Beach (2023, Little (i) Music) B+(*)
  46. Jeff Lederer/Morningside Tone Collective: Balls of Simplicity: Jeff Lederer Notated Works 1979-2021 (2023, Little (i) Music) B+(**)
  47. Lewsberg: Out and About (2023, self-released) B+(**)
  48. Ivan Lins: My Heart Speaks (2023, Resonance) B+(**)
  49. Fred Lonberg-Holm/Tim Daisy: Current 23 (2022 [2023], Relay) B+(**)
  50. Lydia Loveless: Nothing's Gonna Stand in My Way Again (2023, Bloodshot) B+(*)
  51. Chien Chien Lu: Built in System: Live in New York (2023, Giant Step Arts) B+(***)
  52. Martin Lutz Group: LoLife/HiLife (2023, Gateway, 2CD) B+(***)
  53. Madre Vaca: Knights of the Round Table (2022 [2023], Madre Vaca) B+(*)
  54. Astghik Martirosyan: Distance (2021 [2023], Astghik Music) B+(*)
  55. Francisco Mela and Zoh Amba: Causa Y Efecto Vol. 1 (2021 [2023], 577) B+(***)
  56. Mendoza Hoff Revels: Echolocation (2023, AUM Fidelity) B+(***)
  57. Vic Mensa: Victor (2023, Roc Nation) B+(*)
  58. Colette Michaan: Earth Rebirth (2022 [2023], Creatrix Music) B+(*)
  59. MIKE/Wiki/The Alchemist: Faith Is a Rock (2023, ALC) B+(*)
  60. Billy Mohler: Ultraviolet (2023, Contagious Music) B+(***)
  61. Money for Guns: All the Darkness That's in Your Head (2023, Money for Guns) B+(**)
  62. Azuka Moweta & Anioma Brothers Band: Nwanne Bu Ife (2022, Palenque) B+(***)
  63. Michael Musillami/Rich Syracuse/Jeff Siegel: Flight of Evangeline (2021 [2022], Playscape) B+(**)
  64. Wolfgang Muthspiel: Dance of the Elders (2022 [2023], ECM) B+(**)
  65. Quinsin Nachoff: Stars and Constellations (2022 [2023], Adyhâropa) B+(***)
  66. The National: Laugh Track (2023, 4AD) B+(***)
  67. Angelika Niescier/Tomeka Reid/Savannah Harris: Beyond Dragons (2023, Intakt) A-
  68. Gard Nilssen's Supersonic Orchestra: Family (2022 [2023], We Jazz) A-
  69. Elsa Nilsson's Band of Pulses: Pulses (2023, Ears & Eyes) B+(***)
  70. No-No Boy: Empire Electric (2023, Smithsonian Folkways) B+(***)
  71. Alogte Oho & His Sounds of Joy: O Yinne! (2023, Philophon) B+(***)
  72. Oneohtrix Point Never: Again (2023, Warp) B
  73. Graham Parker & the Goldtops: Last Chance to Learn the Twist (2023, Big Stir) B+(**)
  74. Jessica Pavone: Clamor (2023, Out of Your Head) B+(***)
  75. Ivo Perelman/Nate Wooley: Polarity 2 (2023, Burning Ambulance) B+(**)
  76. Precarious Towers: Ten Stories (2023, Shifting Paradigm) B+(***)
  77. Ratboys: The Window (2023, Topshelf) B+(***)
  78. Mike Reed: The Separatist Party (2023, We Jazz/Astral Spirits) A-
  79. Chappell Roan: The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess (2023, Amusement/Island) B+(**)
  80. Matana Roberts: Coin Coin Chapter Five: In the Garden (2023, Constellation) B+(**)
  81. The Rolling Stones: Hackney Diamonds (2023, Polydor) B
  82. Jim Rotondi Quintet: Over Here (2023, Criss Cross) B+(**)
  83. Gonzalo Rubalcaba: Borrowed Flowers (2023, Top Stop Music) B+(**)
  84. Bobby Rush: All My Love for You (2023, Deep Rush/Thirty Tigers) B+(***)
  85. Allison Russell: The Returner (2023, Fantasy) A-
  86. The Angelica Sanchez Nonet: Nighttime Creatures (2021 [2023], Pyroclastic) B+(***)
  87. Joe Santa Maria: Echo Deep (2023, Orenda) B-
  88. Sara Serpa & André Matos: Night Birds (2022 [2023], Robalo Music) B
  89. Slayyyter: Starfucker (2023, Fader) B+(***)
  90. Slow Pulp: Yard (2023, Anti-) B+(**)
  91. Chris Speed Trio: Despite Obstacles (2022 [2023], Intakt) B+(***)
  92. Terell Stafford: Between Two Worlds (2023, Le Coq) B+(***)
  93. Steep Canyon Rangers: Morning Shift (2023, Yep Roc) B+(*)
  94. Sufjan Stevens: Javellin (2023, Asthmatic Kitty) B+(*)
  95. Veronica Swift: Veronica Swift (2023, Mack Avenue) B-
  96. That Mexican OT: Lonestar Luchador (2023, Manifest/Good Talk/Good Money Global) B+(**)
  97. Tinashe: BB/ANG3L (2023, Nice Life, EP) B+(*)
  98. Gianluigi Trovesi: Stravaganze Consonanti (2014 [2023], ECM) B+(*)
  99. True Stomach of a Bird [Ulf Mengersen/Lina Allemano/Kamil Korolczuk]: Computation Intensive Spontaneousness (2023, self-released) B+(*)
  100. Brad Turner Quintet: The Magnificent (2023, Cellar) B+(*)
  101. Dan Tyminski: God Fearing Heathen (2023, 8 Track Entertainment) A-
  102. Andrea Veneziani Quartet: The Lighthouse (2022 [2023], self-released) A-
  103. Fay Victor: Blackity Black Black Is Beautiful (2023, Northern Spy) B+(**)
  104. Pabllo Vittar: Noitada (2023, Sony Music) B+(**)
  105. Pabllo Vittar: After (2023, Sony Music) B+(*)
  106. Håvard Wiik/Tim Daisy: Slight Return (2023, Relay) B+(***)
  107. Simón Willson: Good Company (2022 [2023], Fresh Sound New Talent) B+(**)
  108. Ben Winkelman: Heartbeat (2023, OA2) B
  109. John Wojciechowski: Swing of the Pendulum (2022 [2023], Afar Music) B+(**)
  110. Jamila Woods: Water Made Us (Jagjaguwar) B+(***)
  111. Peter Xifaras: Fusion (2023, Music With No Expiration) B+(*)
  112. Miguel Zenón & Luis Perdomo: El Arte Del Bolero, Vol. 2 (2023, Miel Music) B+(***)
  113. Bailey Zimmerman: Religiously: The Album (2023, Warner Nashville/Elektra) B+(**)
  114. John Zorn: New Masada Quartet (2021, Tzadik) A-
  115. John Zorn: New Masada Quartet, Vol. 2 (2022 [2023], Tzadik) B+(***)
  116. John Zorn: The Fourth Way (2022 [2023], Tzadik) B+(***)
  117. John Zorn: 444 (2022 [2023], Tzadik) B
  118. John Zorn: Multiplicities: A Repository of Non-Existent Objects (2022, Tzadik) B+(*)
  119. John Zorn: Multiplicities II: A Repository of Non-Existent Objects (2023, Tzadik) B+(**)
  120. John Zorn/Bill Laswell: Memoria (2023, Tzadik) B+(*)
  121. John Zorn: Quatrain (2023, Tzadik) B+(*)
  122. John Zorn: Homenaje A Remedios Varo (2023, Tzadik) B+(***)
  123. John Zorn: Full Fathom Five (2023, Tzadik) B+(**)
  124. John Zorn: Nothing Is as Real as Nothing (2023, Tzadik) B+(**)
  125. Gabe Baltazar Quartet: Birdology (1992 [2023], Fresh Sound) A-
  126. Basie All Stars: Live at Fabrik Vol. 1: Hamburg 1981 (1981 [2023], Jazzline) B+(**)
  127. Eddie Bert Sextet: The Human Factor (1987 [2023], Fresh Sound) B+(**)
  128. Miles Davis Quintet: In Concert at the Olympia, Paris 1957 (1957 [2023], Fresh Sound) B+(**)
  129. The Frustrated Bachelors: In the End It Wasn't Enough: All the Good Ones 2003-2006 (2003-06 [2023], Money for Guns) B+(**)
  130. Holy Church of the Ecstatic Soul: A Higher Power: Gospel, Funk & Soul at the Crossroads 1971-83 (1971-83 [2023], Soul Jazz) B+(*)
  131. Les Rallizes Dénudés: Citta' '93 (1993 [2023], Temporal Drift) B+(***)
  132. Jan Lundgren Trio/Herb Geller: Stockholm Get-Together! (1994 [2023], Fresh Sound) B+(***)
  133. Paul Moer Trio: Plays the Music of Elmo Hope (1991 [2023], Fresh Sound) B+(***)
  134. Money for Guns: Dead Tracks (2007-20 [2022], Money for Guns) B
  135. Jack Nimitz Quartet: Confirmation (1995 [2023], Fresh Sound) B+(***)
  136. The Dave Pell Octet: Plays Again (1984 [2023], Fresh Sound) B+(**)
  137. Bill Perkins: Perk Plays Prez: Bill Perkins Recreates the Historic Solos of Lester Young (1995 [2023], Fresh Sound) B+(***)
  138. Frank Strazzeri and His Woodwinds West: Somebody Loves Me (1994 [2023], Fresh Sound) B+(**)
  139. Farida Amadou/Pavel Tchikov: Mal De Terre (2020 [2021], Trouble in Mind) B+(*)
  140. Eddie Bert Quintet: Kaleidoscope (1953-59 [2005], Fresh Sound) B+(**)
  141. Big Bill Broonzy: Big Bill's Blues (1937-41 [1969], Epic) A-
  142. Big Bill Broonzy/Washboard Sam: Big Bill Broonzy With Washboard Sam (1953 [1962], Chess) A-
  143. The Golden Era of Rock & Roll 1954-1963 (1954-63 [2004], Hip-O, 3CD) A
  144. Little Willie Jackson & the Original Honeydrippers: Jazz Me Blues [The Legendary Modern Recordings] (1947-48 [2000], Ace) A-
  145. Willis Jackson: The Remaining Willis Jackson 1951-1959 (1951-59 [2005], Blue Moon) B+(*)
  146. Willis Jackson/Pat Martino: Willis . . . With Pat (1964 [1998], 32 Jazz) B+(**)
  147. Willis Jackson/Richard "Groove" Holmes: Live on Stage (1980 [2003], Black & Blue) B+(***)
  148. Kashmere Stage Band: Texas Thunder Soul 1968-1974 (1968-74 [2011], Now-Again, 2CD) B+(***)
  149. Martin Lutz Group: It's Swing Not Rocket Science (2011, Calibrated) B+(*)
  150. Wild Bill Moore: The Complete Recordings Volume 1: 1945-1948 (1945-48 [2004], Blue Moon) B+(**)
  151. Wild Bill Moore: The Complete Recordings Volume 2: 1948-1955 (1945-48 [2004], Blue Moon) B+(***)
  152. Wild Bill Moore: Bottom Groove (1961 [2002], Milestone) B+(**)
  153. Wolfgang Muthspiel/Scott Colley/Brian Blade: Angular Blues (2018 [2020], ECM) B+(**)
  154. Jack Nimitz and Friends: Yesterday and Today (1957-2007 [2008], Fresh Sound) B+(**)
  155. Alogte Oho & His Sounds of Joy: Mam Yinne Wa (2019, Philophon) B+(***)
  156. Ernst-Ludwig Luten Petrowsky/Uschi Brüning/Michael Griener: Ein Résumé (2013, Jazzwerkstatt) B+(**)
  157. Sam Price and the Rock Band: Rib Joint: Roots of Rock and Roll (1956-59 [1979], Savoy) B+(***)
  158. The Roots of Rock'n Roll (1948-57 [1977], Savoy) B+
  159. The Rose Grew Round the Briar: Early American Rural Love Songs, Vol. 1 (1920s-30s [1997], Yazoo) B+(***)
  160. The Rose Grew Round the Briar: Early American Rural Love Songs, Vol. 2 (1920s-30s [1997], Yazoo) A-
  161. Zoot Sims: For Lady Day (1978 [1991], Pablo) B+(**)
  162. Zoot Sims: The Swinger (1979-80 [1981], Pablo) B+(**)

September 25

  1. Zoh Amba/Chris Corsano/Bill Orcutt: The Flower School (2023, Palilalia) B+(*)
  2. Corinne Bailey Rae: Black Rainbows (2023, Thirty Tigers) B+(**)
  3. Jon Batiste: World Music Radio (2023, Verve) B+(**)
  4. Be Your Own Pet: Mommy (2023, Third Man) B+(**)
  5. Adam Birnbaum: Preludes (2023, Chelsea Music Festival) B+(**)
  6. Johnathan Blake: Passage (2023, Blue Note) B+(**)
  7. Benjamin Boone: Caught in the Rhythm (2019-21 [2023], Origin) A-
  8. Jaimie Branch: Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((World War)) (2022 [2023], International Anthem) B+(***)
  9. Zach Bryan: Zach Bryan (2023, Warner) B+(***)
  10. The Chemical Brothers: For That Beautiful Feeling (2023, Virgin EMI) B+(*)
  11. Billy Childs: The Winds of Change (2023, Mack Avenue) B+(**)
  12. Mike Clark: Kosen Rufu (2022 [2023], Wide Hive) A-
  13. Scott Clark: Dawn & Dusk (2021-22 [2023], Out of Your Head) B+(**)
  14. Theo Croker: By the Way (2023, Masterworks, EP) B+(*)
  15. Dave and Central Cee: Split Decision (2023, Neighbourhood, EP) B+(**)
  16. Kris Davis Diatom Ribbons: Live at the Village Vanguard (2022 [2023], Pyroclastic, 2CD) A-
  17. Doja Cat: Scarlet (2023, Kemosabe/RCA) B+(***)
  18. Open Mike Eagle: Another Triumph of Ghetto Engineering (2023, Auto Reverse) B+(***)
  19. Michael Echaniz: Seven Shades of Violet (Rebiralost) (2023, Ridgeway) B+(*)
  20. Tomas Fujiwara: Pith (2023, Out of Your Head) B+(***)
  21. Vince Gill & Paul Franklin: Sweet Memories: The Music of Ray Price & the Cherokee Cowboys (2023, MCA Nashville) B+(*)
  22. Darrell Grant's MJ New: Our Mr. Jackson (2023, Lair Hill) B+(**)
  23. The Handsome Family: Hollow (2023, Loose) A-
  24. Eddie Henderson: Witness to History (2022 [2023], Smoke Sessions) B+(***)
  25. Carlos Henriquez: A Nuyorican Tale (2023, self-released) B+(**)
  26. Homeboy Sandman: Rich (2023, Dirty Looks) B+(**)
  27. Irreversible Entanglements: Protect Your Light (2023, Impulse!) A-
  28. José James: On & On (2023, Rainbow Blonde) B+(*)
  29. Per Texas Johansson: Den Sämsta Lönningen Av Alla (2023, Moserobie) B+(***)
  30. Per Texas Johansson: Orkester Omnitonal (2023, Moserobie) B+(***)
  31. Bobby Kapp: Synergy: Bobby Kapp Plays the Music of Richard Sussman (2023, Tweed Boulevard) B+(**)
  32. Laufey: Bewitched (2023, AWAL) B+(*)
  33. Pascal Le Boeuf: Ritual Being (2016-19 [2023], SoundSpore) B+(***)
  34. Steve Lehman/Orchestre National de Jazz: Ex Machina (2023, Pi) A-
  35. Low Cut Connie: Art Dealers (2023, Contender) B
  36. Ashley McBryde: The Devil I Know (2023, Warner Music Nashville) B+(**)
  37. Vince Mendoza/Metropole Orkest: Olympians (2023, Modern) B-
  38. Buddy & Julie Miller: In the Throes (2023, New West) B+(**)
  39. Kylie Minogue: Tension (2023, BMG) B+(**)
  40. Joni Mitchell: Joni Mitchell at Newport (2022 [2023], Rhino) B
  41. Mitski: The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We (2023, Dead Oceans) B+(*)
  42. Victoria Monét: Jaguar II (2023, RCA) B+(**)
  43. Megan Moroney: Lucky (2023, Sony Music Nashville) B+(***)
  44. Todd Mosby: Land of Enchantment (2022 [2023], MMG) B
  45. Jenni Muldaur/Teddy Thompson: Once More: Jenni Muldaur & Teddy Thompson Sing the Great Country Duets (2021-23 [2023], Sun) A-
  46. Róisín Murphy: Hit Parade (2023, Ninja Tune) B+(***)
  47. Bobbie Nelson and Amanda Shires: Loving You (2021 [2023], ATO) B+(***)
  48. Willie Nelson: Bluegrass (2023, Legacy) B+(*)
  49. Octo Octa: Dreams of a Dancefloor (2023, T4T LUV NRG, EP) B+(**)
  50. Joel Paterson: Wheelhouse Rag (2021 [2023], Jalopy) B+(**)
  51. Ivo Perelman/Matt Moran: Tuning Forks (2023, Ibeji Music) B+(***)
  52. Jean-Michel Pilc: Symphony (2021 [2023], Justin Time) B+(*)
  53. Pink Monads: Multiple Visions of the Now (2022 [2023], 4DaRecord) B+(**)
  54. Pretenders: Relentless (2023, Rhino) B+(*)
  55. Darden Purcell: Love's Got Me in a Lazy Mood (2023, Origin) B+(**)
  56. Joshua Redman: Where Are We (2023, Blue Note) B+(**)
  57. Doug Richards Orchestra: Through a Sonic Prism: The Music of Antonio Carlos Jobim (2022 [2023], self-released) B+(**)
  58. Olivia Rodrigo: Guts (2023, Geffen) A
  59. Romy: Mid Air (2023, Young) A-
  60. Jeff Rosenstock: Hellmode (2023, Polyvinyl) B+(*)
  61. Brandon Sanders: Compton's Finest (2023, Savant) B+(**)
  62. Matthew Shipp: The Intrinsic Nature of Shipp (2023, Mahakala Music) B+(**)
  63. Nick Shoulders: All Bad (2023, Gar Hole) B+(**)
  64. SLUGish Ensemble: In Solitude (2023, Slow & Steady) B+(**)
  65. Smoke DZA & Flying Lotus: Flying Objects (2023, The Smoker's Club, EP) B+(*)
  66. Speaker Music: Techxodus (2023, Planet Mu) B+(**)
  67. Speedy Ortiz: Rabbit Rabbit (2023, Wax Nine) B+(*)
  68. Chris Stamey: The Great Escape (2023, Car) B+(*)
  69. Michael Jefry Stevens Quartet: Precipice (2022 [2023], ARC) A-
  70. Melissa Stylianou: Dream Dancing (2018 [2022], Anzic) B+(**)
  71. Superposition: Glaciers (2019-22 [2023], Kettle Hole) B+(**)
  72. Teddy Thompson: My Love of Country (2023, self-released) B+(**)
  73. Tirzah: Trip9love (2023, Domino) B+(*)
  74. Ulaan Passerine: Sun Spar (2021 [2022], Worstward) B
  75. Underscores: Wallsocket (2023, Mom + Pop) B+(***)
  76. Sachal Vasandani & Romain Collin: Still Life (2022, Edition) B-
  77. Vin Venezia: The Venetian (2023, Innervision) B+(**)
  78. Alex Ventling/Hein Westgaard: In Orbit (2021 [2023], Nice Things) B+(**)
  79. Claudia Villela: Cartas Ao Vento (2023, Taina Music) B+(***)
  80. Maddie Vogler: While We Have Time (2022 [2023], Origin) B+(**)
  81. Morgan Wade: Psychopath (2023, Ladylife/RCA) A-
  82. Hein Westgaard Trio: First as Farce (2022 [2023], Nice Things) A-
  83. Ben Wolfe: Unjust (2021 [2023], Resident Arts) B+(***)
  84. Wreckless Eric: Leisureland (2023, Tapete) B+(***)
  85. Lizz Wright: Holding Space: Live in Berlin (2018 [2022], Blues & Greens) B+(**)
  86. Yeule: Softscars (2023, Ninja Tune) B+(***)
  87. Bobby Zankel/Wonderful Sound 8: A Change of Destiny (2022 [2023], Mahakala Music) B+(***)
  88. Atmosphere: Sad Clown Bad Dub II (2000 [2023], Rhymesayers Entertainment) B+(**)
  89. Brian Blade Fellowship: Live From the Archives: Bootleg June 15, 2000 (2000 [2022], Stoner Hill) B
  90. John Blum: Nine Rivers (2013 [2023], ESP-Disk) B+(**)
  91. François Carrier Ensemble: Openness (2006 [2023], Fundacja Sluchaj, 3CD) A-
  92. Dizzy Gillespie: Portrait of Jenny (1970 [2023], BBE) B+(***)
  93. Alan Goldsher: The Complete Pocket Sessions (2019 [2023], Gold Note) B-
  94. The Jazz Doctors: Intensive Care/Prescriptions Filled [The Billy Bang Quartet Sessions 1983/1984] (1983-84 [2023], Cadillac) B+(***)
  95. Roberto Magris & the JM Horns: High Quote (2012 [2023], JM) B+(*)
  96. Charlie Parker: The Long Lost Bird Live Afro-Cubop Recordings (1945-54 [2023], RockBeat) B+(***)
  97. Ernst-Ludwig Petrowsky: Luten at Jazzwerkstatt Peitz (2011 [2023], Jazzwerkstatt) B+(***)
  98. Mark Reboul/Roberta Piket/Billy Mintz: Seven Pieces/About an Hour/Saxophone, Piano, Drums (2004 [2023], ESP-Disk) B+(***)
  99. Pharoah Sanders: Pharoah (1976 [1977], India Navigation) B+(***)
  100. Pharoah Sanders: Pharoah [Expanded Edition] (1976-77 [2023], Luaka Bop) B+(***)
  101. Sonny Stitt: Boppin' in Baltimore: Live at the Left Bank (1973 [2023], Jazz Detective) A-
  102. Art Ensemble of Chicago: The Meeting (2003, Pi) B+(*)
  103. Art Ensemble of Chicago: Sirius Calling (2003 [2004], Pi) B+(*)
  104. Art Ensemble of Chicago: Chi Congo (1972, Decca) B+(**)
  105. Art Ensemble of Chicago: Live in Paris (1969 [2003], Charly, 2CD) B+(**)
  106. Art Ensemble of Chicago: Live Part 1 (1969 [1975], BYG) B+(**)
  107. Art Ensemble of Chicago: Live Part 2 (1969 [1975], BYG) B+(**)
  108. Art Ensemble of Chicago: Live in Berlin (1979 [1998], West Wind, 2CD) B+(*)
  109. Baba Zula/Mad Professor: Ruhani Oyun Havalan (Psychebelly Dance Music) (2003, Doublemoon) B+(***)
  110. Bobby Blue Bland: Blues at Midnight (2003, Malaco) B+(**)
  111. Brooks & Dunn: Red Dirt Road (2003, Arista Nashville) B
  112. Jimmy Buffett: A White Sport Coat and a Pink Crustacean (1973, ABC) B+(***)
  113. Jimmy Buffett: Living and Dying in 3/4 Time (1974, ABC) B
  114. Jimmy Buffett: Havana Daydreamin' (1976, ABC) B+(*)
  115. Jimmy Buffett: Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes (1977, ABC) B+(**)
  116. Jimmy Buffett: Son of a Son of a Sailor (1978, ABC) B+(*)
  117. John Cale: Hobo Sapiens (2003, EMI) B+(***)
  118. Johnny Cash: American V: A Hundred Highways (2003 [2006], American) B+(***)
  119. Constantines: Shine a Light (2003, Sub Pop) B+(*)
  120. Rodney Crowell: Fate's Right Hand (2003, DMZ/Epic) B+(***)
  121. The Darkness: Permission to Land (2003, Atlantic) B
  122. Richard Davis: One for Frederick (1989 [1990, Hep) B+(***)
  123. DonaZica: Composição (2003, Tratore) A-
  124. Kathleen Edwards: Failer (2003, Zoë) B+(*)
  125. Entropic Advance: Monkey With a Gun (2003, Symbolic Insight) B+(**)
  126. Sleepy John Estes: The Legend of Sleepy John Estes (1962 [1963], Delmark) A-
  127. The Fugs: The Fugs' Second Album (1966 [1994], Fantasy)
  128. Barry Guy/Evan Parker: Studio/Live: Birds & Blades (2001 [2003], Intakt, 2CD) A-
  129. Corey Harris: Mississippi to Mali (2003, Rounder) B+(*)
  130. King Geedorah: Take Me to Your Leader (2003, Big Dada) B+(***)
  131. Elvin Jones and Richard Davis: Heavy Sounds (1968, Impulse!) A-
  132. Elvin Jones: Poly-Currents (1969 [1970], Blue Note) B+(***)
  133. The Knife: Deep Cuts (2003, V2) B+(**)
  134. Steve Lehman: Xenakis and the Valedictorian (2020, Pi, EP) A-
  135. Linkin Park: Hybrid Theory (2000, Warner Bros.) B+(*)
  136. Linkin Park: Meteora (2003, Warner Bros.) B+(*)
  137. Patty Loveless: On Your Way Home (2003, Epic) B+(**)
  138. Marcelo D2: Looking for the Perfect Beat [A Procura Da Batida Perfeita ] (2003, Mr. Bongo) A-
  139. Metric: Old World Underground, Where Are You Now? (2003, Last Gang) B+(**)
  140. Jenni Muldaur: Jenni Muldaur (1992, Reprise) B
  141. My Morning Jacket: It Still Moves (2003, ATO) B
  142. The New Pornographers: Electric Version (2003, Matador) B
  143. Johnny Otis: The Johnny Otis Show Live at Monterey! (1970, Epic) B+(***)
  144. Pernice Brothers: Yours, Mine & Ours (2003, Ashmont) B+(*)
  145. Pet Shop Boys: Pop Art: The Hits (1985-2003 [2003], Parlophone, 2CD) A-
  146. Ernst-Ludwig Petrowsky: Ein Nachmittag in Peitz (1981 [2008], Jazzwerkstatt) B+(***)
  147. Ernst-Ludwig Petrowsky/Conny Bauer: Wanderung Durch Den Thüringer Wald (2011 [2019], Jazzwerkstatt) B+(**)
  148. Steely Dan: Everything Must Go (2003, Warner Bros.) B+(*)
  149. Richard Thompson: (Guitar, Vocal ( A Collection of Unreleased and Rare Material 1967-1976) 1967-76 [1976], Island
  150. Richard Thompson: Mirror Blue (1994, Capitol) B+(**)
  151. Richard Thompson: Mock Tudor (1999, Capitol) B+(**)
  152. T.I.: Trap Muzik (2003, Atlantic/Grand Hustle) B+(**)
  153. TV on the Radio: Young Liars (2003, Touch & Go, EP) B
  154. Bennie Wallace: Big Jim's Tango (1982 [1983], Enja) A-
  155. Ying Yang Twins: Me & My Brother (2003, TVT) B+(***)
  156. Otis Spann: Otis Spann Is the Blues (1960, Candid) B+(**)

August 28

  1. Rauw Alejandro: Playa Saturno (2023, Duars Entertainment/Sony Music Latin) B+(**)
  2. Aline's Etoile Magique: Eclipse (2023, Elastic) B+(**)
  3. Anitta: Funk Generation: A Favela Love Story (2023, Republic, EP) B+(**)
  4. Anohni and the Johnsons: My Back Was a Bridge for You to Cross (2023, Secretly Canadian) B+(**)
  5. Bambii: Infinity Club (2023, Innovative Leisure, EP) B+(***)
  6. The Baseball Project: Grand Salami Time (2023, Omnivore) B+(**)
  7. Bdrmm: I Don't Know (2023, Rock Action) B+(*)
  8. Gordon Beeferman/Michael Evans/Michael Foster/Shelley Hirsch: Glow (2021 [2023], Tripticks Tapes) B+(*)
  9. Will Bernard & Beth Custer: Sky (2023, Dreck to Disk) B+(*)
  10. Blue Lake: Sun Arcs (2023, Tonal Union) B+(**)
  11. Itamar Borochov: Arba (2022 [2023], Greenleaf Music) B+(***)
  12. Geof Bradfield Quintet: Quaver (2021 [2023], Calligram) B+(***)
  13. Grian Chatten: Chaos for the Fly (2023, Partisan) B+(**)
  14. The Clientele: I Am Not There Anymore (2023, Merge) B+(*)
  15. Bethany Cosentino: Natural Disaster (2023, Concord) B+(***)
  16. Claire Daly With George Garzone: VuVu for Frances (2021 [2023], Daly Bread) B+(**)
  17. Dazegxd & Quinn: DSX.FM (2023, DeadAir, EP) B+(*)
  18. Christian Dillingham: Cascades (2021 [2023], Greenleaf Music) B+(***)
  19. Dream Wife: Social Lubrication (2023, Lucky Number) B+(***)
  20. Ember: August in March (2023, Imani) A-
  21. Kent Engelhardt & Stephen Enos: Madd for Tadd: "Central Avenue Swing" & "Our Delight" (2020 [2023], Tighten Up, 2CD) B+(***)
  22. Tianna Esperanza: Terror (2023, BMG) B+(***)
  23. Jad Fair and Samuel Lock Ward: Happy Hearts (2023, Kill Rock Stars) B+(**)
  24. Miya Folick: Roach (2023, Nettwerk) B+(**)
  25. Foo Fighters: But Here We Are (2023, Roswell/RCA) B-
  26. Michael Foster: The Industrious Tongue of Michael Foster (2022, Relative Pitch) B+(*)
  27. Frog Squad: Special Noise (2023, Mahakala Music) B+(*)
  28. Leo Genovese/Demian Cabaud/Marcos Cavaleiro: Estrellero (2023, Sunnyside) B+(**)
  29. Georgia: Euphoric (2023, Domino) B+(***)
  30. The Ghost: Vanished Pleasures (2023, Relative Pitch) B+(***)
  31. Rhiannon Giddens: You're the One (2023, Nonesuch) B+(**)
  32. Girl Ray: Prestige (2023, Moshi Moshi) B
  33. Margaret Glaspy: Echo the Diamond (2023, ATO) A-
  34. Gloss Up: Shades of Gloss (2023, Quality Control) B+(**)
  35. Cory Hanson: Western Cum (2023, Drag City) B+(*)
  36. Home Is Where: The Whaler (2023, Wax Bodega) B+(**)
  37. J Hus: Beautiful and Brutal Yard (2023, Black Butter) B+(**)
  38. Mike Jones Trio: Are You Sure You Three Guys Know What You're Doing? (2022 [2023], Capri) B+(**)
  39. Barb Jungr and Her Trio: My Marquee (2023, Marquee) B+(**)
  40. K-Lone: Swells (2023, Wisdom Teeth) B+(*)
  41. Kimbra: A Reckoning (2023, self-released) B+(**)
  42. John La Barbera Big Band: Grooveyard (2023, Origin) B+(*)
  43. Låpsley: Cautionary Tales of Youth (2023, Believe) B+(**)
  44. James Brandon Lewis Red Lily Quintet: For Mahalia, With Love [Expanded Edition] (2023, Tao Forms, 2CD) A-
  45. Lil Tjay: 222 (2023, Columbia) B+(**)
  46. Lindstrøm: Everyone Else Is a Stranger (2023, Smalltown Supersound) B+(**)
  47. Damon Locks/Rob Mazurek: New Future City Radio (2023, International Anthem) B+(*)
  48. Andy Fairweather Low: Flang Dang (2023, Last Music) A-
  49. Lowcountry: Lowcountry (2023, Ropeadope) B+(***)
  50. Pete McCann: Without Question (2022 [2023], McCannic Music) B+(***)
  51. Chad McCullough: The Charm of Impossibilities (2022 [2023], Calligram) A-
  52. Pat Metheny: Dream Box (2021-22 [2023], Modern) B+(*)
  53. Haviah Mighty: Crying Crystals (2023, Mighty Gang) B+(**)
  54. Blake Mills: Jelly Road (2023, New Deal/Verve Forecast) B
  55. Nakhane: Bastard Jargon (2023, Star Red/BMG) B+(**)
  56. Lucas Niggli Sound of Serendipity Tentet: Play! (2023, Intakt) B+(**)
  57. Noname: Sundial (2023, self-released) A-
  58. Jesper Nordberg: Trio (2023, Gotta Let It Out) B+(***)
  59. Arturo O'Farrill: Legacies (2023, Blue Note) B+(*)
  60. Okonski: Magnolia (2020-21 [2023], Colemine) B+(*)
  61. Kresten Osgood/Bob Moses/Tisziji Muñoz: Spiritual Drum Kingship (2022 [2023], Gotta Let It Out) A-
  62. Matt Otto: Umbra (2022-23 [2023], Origin) B+(**)
  63. Chuck Owen and the WDR Big Band: Renderings (2019-21 [2023], MAMA) B+(***)
  64. Genesis Owusu: Struggler (2023, Ourness/AWAL) B+(**)
  65. Evan Parker/Matthew Wright Trance Map+ Peter Evans/Mark Nauseef: Etching the Ether (2022 [2023], Intakt) B+(**)
  66. Ivo Perelman/Aruan Ortiz/Lester St. Louis: Prophecy (2023, Mahakala Music) B+(***)
  67. Ivo Perelman/James Emery: The Whisperers (2023, Mahakala Music) B+(***)
  68. Ted Piltzecker: Vibes on a Breath (2022 [2023], OA2) B+(*)
  69. Yunè Pinku: Babylon IX (2023, Platoon, EP) B+(**)
  70. Rachael & Vilray: I Love a Love Song (2022 [2023], Nonesuch) B+(*)
  71. Sebastian Rochford/Kit Downes: A Short Diary (2022 [2023], ECM) B
  72. Bobby Rozario: Spellbound (2019-21 [2023], Origin) B+(***)
  73. Knoel Scott/Marshall Allen: Celestial (2022 [2023], Night Dreamer) B+(***)
  74. Travis Scott: Utopia (2023, Cactus Jack/Epic) B+(**)
  75. Todd Sickafoose: Bear Proof (2023, Secret Hatch) B+(**)
  76. Snooper: Super Snõõper (2023, Third Man) B+(***)
  77. Kate Soper Feat. Sam Pluta: The Understanding of All Things (2022, New Focus) B-
  78. Tamara Stewart: Woman (2023, self-released) B+(**)
  79. Susanne Sundfør: Blómi (2023, Bella Union) B+(*)
  80. Tainy: Data (2023, Neon16) B+(*)
  81. Aki Takase: Carmen Rhapsody (2023, BMC) B+(**)
  82. Aki Takase/Alexander von Schlippenbach: Four Hands Piano Pieces (2021 [2023], Trost) B
  83. Techno Cats: The Music of Gregg Hill (2023, Cold Plunge) B+(*)
  84. Kris Tiner/Tatsuya Nakatini: The Magic Room (2023, Epigraph) B+(**)
  85. TisaKorean: Let Me Update My Status (2023, Jazzzy) B
  86. Tujiko Noriko: Crépuscule I & II (2023, Editions Mego, 2CD) B
  87. Veeze: Ganger (2023, Navy Wavy) B+(*)
  88. David Virelles: Carta (2022 [2023], Intakt) B+(**)
  89. Anthony Branker & Ascent: Spirit Songs (2004 [2023], Origin) B+(***)
  90. George Cartwright: The Ghostly Bee (2005 [2023], Mahakala Music) B+(*)
  91. George Cartwright: A Tenacious Slew (2007 [2023], Mahakala Music) B+(*)
  92. Julee Cruise: Floating Into the Night (1989 [2023], Sacred Bones) B
  93. Nastyfacts: Drive My Car + 2 (1981 [2022], Left for Dead, EP) A-
  94. Sonic Youth: Live in Brooklyn 2011 (2011 [2023], Silver Current) B+(***)
  95. Taylor Swift: Speak Now (Taylor's Version) (2023, Republic) A-
  96. Abdul Wadud: By Myself: Solo Cello (1977 [2023], Gotta Groove) B+(**)
  97. Neil Young: Chrome Dreams (1974-77 [2023], Reprise) B+(***)
  98. 808 State: Ex:el (1991, ZTT/Tommy Boy) B+(**)
  99. Aaliyah: Age Ain't Nothing but a Number (1994, Blackground) B+(*)
  100. Aaliyah: One in a Million (1996, Blackground) B+(**)
  101. Aaliyah: Aaliyah (2001, Blackground) B+(**)
  102. Change: The Glow of Love (1980, RFC/Warner Bros.) B+(**)
  103. Džambo Aguševi Orchestra: Brasses for the Masses (2020, Asphalt Tango) B+(**)
  104. Duran Duran: Rio (1982, Capitol) B-
  105. Electronic: Electronic (1991, Factory) B+(***)
  106. Electronic: Raise the Pressure (1996, Parlophone) A-
  107. Ember With Orrin Evans: No One Is Any One (2020 [2021], Sunnyside) B+(**)
  108. Everything but the Girl: Walking Wounded (1996, Atlantic) B+(***)
  109. Amy Grant: Heart in Motion (1991, A&M) B
  110. The Human League: Dare (1981, A&M) B-
  111. Ice Cube: AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted (1990, Priority) B+(**)
  112. Barb Jungr: Every Grain of Sand: Barb Jungr Sings Bob Dylan (2002, Linn) B+(***)
  113. Barb Jungr: Waterloo Sunset (2003, Linn) B+(**)
  114. Barb Jungr: Love Me Tender (2004 [2005], Linn) B+(*)
  115. Barb Jungr: Just Like a Woman (Hymn to Nina) (2008, Linn) B+(*)
  116. Barb Jungr: Man in the Long Black Coat: Barb Jungr Sings Bob Dylan (2003-11 [2011], Linn) B+(***)
  117. Barb Jungr: Hard Rain: The Songs of Bob Dylan & Leonard Cohen (2014, Kristalyn) B+(**)
  118. Barb Jungr: Shelter From the Storm: Songs of Hope for Troubled Times (2016, Linn) B+(*)
  119. Barb Jungr/John McDaniel: Come Together: Barb Jungr & John McDaniel Perform the Beatles (2016, Kristalyn) B+(**)
  120. Barb Jungr: Bob, Brel, and Me (2019, Kristalyn) B
  121. The London Suede: Dog Man Star (1994, Nude/Columbia) B
  122. Mighty Sam McClain: Give It Up to Love (1993, Audioquest) B+(***)
  123. Kylie Minogue: Fever (2002, Capitol) B+(**)
  124. Róisín Murphy: Overpowered (2007, EMI) B+(*)
  125. Lucas Niggli Zoom: Spawn of Speed (2000 [2001], Intakt) B+(**)
  126. Lucas Niggli Zoom: Rough Ride (2002, Intakt) B+(*)
  127. Lucas Niggli Drum Quartet: Beat Bag Bohemia (2007 [2008], Intakt) B+(**)
  128. Sinéad O'Connor: I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got (1990, Ensign) B+(***)
  129. Alexander O'Neal: Hearsay (1987, Tabu) B+(**)
  130. René & Angela: Street Called Desire (1985, Mercury) B+(***)
  131. René & Angela: René & Angela (1980, Capitol) B
  132. Kris Tiner: In the Ground and Overhead: 14 Miniatures for Muted Trumpet (2020, Epigraph, EP) B+(*)

July 31

  1. Jason Adasiewicz: Roy's World (2017 [2023], Corbett vs. Dempsey) A-
  2. African Head Charge: A Trip to Bolgatanga (2023, On-U Sound) B+(**)
  3. Aila Trio: Shaped by Sea Waves (2022 [2023], Edgetone) B+(***)
  4. Akmee: Sacrum Profanum (2022, Nakama) B+(**)
  5. Susan Alcorn/José Lencastre/Hernâni Faustino: Manifesto (2022 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(*)
  6. The Harry Allen Orchestra: With Roses (2023, Triangle7) B
  7. Aphex Twin: Blackbox Life Recorder 21f/In a Room7 F760 (2023, Warp, EP) B+(*)
  8. JoVia Armstrong & Eunoia Society: Inception (2021 [2023], Black Earth Music) B
  9. Jeff Babko/David Piltch: The Libretto Show (2022 [2023], Tudor Tones) B+(*)
  10. Jalen Baker: Be Still (2022 [2023], Cellar) B+(*)
  11. Caterina Barbieri: Myuthafoo (2023, Light-Years) B+(**)
  12. João Barradas: Solo II: Live at Festival D'Aix-En-Provence (2022 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(*)
  13. Tor Einar Bekken/Inga-Mei Steinbru: Jungle One Jungle Two Jungle Blues (2023, self-released) B+(**)
  14. Carlos Bica: Playing With Beethoven (2022 [2023], Clean Feed) B
  15. Big Freedia: Central City (2023, Queen Diva) B-
  16. Selwyn Birchwood: Exorcist (2023, Alligator) B+(*)
  17. Ice Cold Bishop: Generational Curse (2023, Epic) A-
  18. Samuel Blaser: Routes (2021-22 [2023], Enja) B+(***)
  19. Blur: The Ballad of Darren (2023, Parlophone) B+(*)
  20. Pony Bradshaw: North Georgia Rounder (2023, Black Mountain Music) B+(**)
  21. Dee Byrne: Outlines (2021 [2023], Whirlwind) B+(**)
  22. Julie Byrne: The Greater Wings (2023, Ghostly International) B+(**)
  23. Carook: Best of Carook (So Far) (2021-22 [2023], Atlantic) B+(***)
  24. Carook: Serious Person (Part 1) (2023, Atlantic, EP) B+(***)
  25. Valentin Ceccaldi: Bonbon Flamme (2023, Clean Feed) B+(***)
  26. Alex Coke & Carl Michel Sextet: Emergence (2022 [2023], PlayOn) B+(*)
  27. Shirley Collins: Archangel Hill (2023, Domino) B+(*)
  28. The Cucumbers: Old Shoes (self-released, EP) A-
  29. Chuck D as Mistachuck: We Wreck Stadiums: Homage to Rap & Baseball Heroes (2023, SpitSLAM) B+(***)
  30. Maria Da Rocha/Ernesto Rodrigues/Daniel Levin/João Madeira: Hoya (2022 [2023], Creative Sources) B+(**)
  31. Oivia Dean: Messy (2023, EMI) B+(*)
  32. Deer Tick: Emotional Contracts (2023, ATO) B+(*)
  33. McKinley Dixon: Beloved! Paradise! Jazz! (2023, City Slang) B+(*)
  34. Entoto Band: Entoto Band (2023, Guitar Globetrotter) B+(**)
  35. Gabriel Espinosa: Bossas and Boleros (2022 [2023], Zoho) B-
  36. Orrin Evans: The Red Door (2020-22 [2023], Smoke Sessions) B
  37. Drayton Farley: Twenty on High (2023, Hargrove) B
  38. Sammy Figueroa: Something for a Memory (Busco Tu Recuerdo) (2022 [2023], Ashé) B+(**)
  39. Ingebrigt Haker Flaten & Paal Nilssen-Love: Guts & Skins (2022 [2023], PNL) B+(**)
  40. Aldo Fosko Collective: This One Time (2023, Hitchtone) B+(**)
  41. Paulo Fresu/Omar Sosa: Food (2023, Tuk Music) B+(**)
  42. Gabriels: Angels & Queens (2023, Atlas Artists/Parlophone) B+(**)
  43. Gel: Only Constant (2023, Convulse) B
  44. Max Gerl: Max Gerl (2023, JMI) B+(*)
  45. Gloss Up: Before the Gloss Up (2023, Quality Control) B+(***)
  46. Ricardo Dias Gomes: Muito Sol (2023, Hive Mind) B+(***)
  47. The Sofia Goodman Group: Secrets of the Shore (2023, Joyous) B+(*)
  48. Allan Harris: Live at Blue Llama Jazz Club (2023, Love Productions/Live at Blue Llama) B+(**)
  49. Kevin Harris & the Solution: Jazz Gumbo (2023, Blujazz) B-
  50. PJ Harvey: I Inside the Old Year Dying (2023, Partisan) B+(*)
  51. Aaron Yale Heisler: The Bechet Century: A Centenary Celebration of the Music of Sidney Bechet (2023, 2nd Bechet Century) B+(**)
  52. Daniel Hersog Jazz Orchestra: Open Spaces: Folk Songs Reimagined (2022 [2023], Cellar) B+(*)
  53. High Pulp: Days in the Desert (2023, Anti-) B+(**)
  54. HIIT: For Beauty Is Nothing but the Beginning of Terror (2022 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(**)
  55. Jason Kao Hwang Critical Response: Book of Stories (2023, True Sound) A-
  56. The Japanese House: In the End It Always Does (2023, Dirty Hit) B+(*)
  57. Jelly Roll: Whitsitt Chapel (2023, BBR Music Group) B+(**)
  58. Carly Rae Jepsen: The Loveliest Time (2023, Silent) B+(***)
  59. Russ Johnson Quartet: Reveal (2022 [2023], Calligram) B+(**)
  60. Kala Jula & Gangbé Brass Band: Asro (2019 [2023], Buda Musique) B+(**)
  61. Izumi Kimura/Gerry Hemingway: Kairos (2022 [2023], Fundacja Sluchaj) A-
  62. John Carroll Kirby: Blowout (2023, Stones Throw) B-
  63. Kool Keith: Black Elvis 2 (2023, Mello Music Group) B+(**)
  64. Sarathy Korwar: KAL (Real World) (2023, The Leaf Label) B+(**)
  65. Jessy Lanza: Love Hallucination (2023, Hyperdub) B+(*)
  66. Large Unit: New Map (2021 [2022], PNL) B+(**)
  67. Large Unit: Clusterfuck (2021 [2022], PNL) B+(**)
  68. Bettye LaVette: LaVette! (2023, Jay-Vee) A-
  69. Brennen Leigh: Ain't Through Honky-Tonkin' Yet (2023, Signature Sounds) B+(***)
  70. The Lemon Twigs: Everything Harmony (2023, Captured Tracks) C+
  71. Jenny Lewis: Joy'all (2023, Blue Note) B+(**)
  72. Lil Uzi Vert: Pink Tape (2023, Generation Now/Atlantic) B+(**)
  73. Doug MacDonald: Edwin Alley (2022 [2023], DMAC Music) B+(**)
  74. Mach-Hommy/Tha God Fahim: Notorious Dump Legends Vol. 2 (2023, self-released) B+(*)
  75. Mahalia: IRL (2023, Atlantic) B+(***)
  76. The Malpass Brothers: Lonely Street (2023, Billy Jam) B+(***)
  77. Gabriela Martina: Homage to Grämilis (2023, self-released) B+(*)
  78. Donny McCaslin: I Want More (2023, Edition) B
  79. Lori McKenna: 1988 (2023, CN) A-
  80. Militarie Gun: Life Under the Gun (2023, Loma Vista) B
  81. Aja Monet: When the Poems Do What They Do (2023, Drink Sum Wtr) A-
  82. Near Miss: The Natural Regimen (2022 [2023], Kettle Hole) B+(***)
  83. Rita Ora: You & I (2023, BMG) B+(**)
  84. Okwy Osadebe and Highlife Soundmakers International: Igbo Amaka (2023, Palenque) A-
  85. Margaux Oswald/Jesper Zeuthen: Magnetite (2022 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(***)
  86. Palehound: Eye on the Bat (2023, Polyvinyl) B+(**)
  87. Gretchen Parlato/Lionel Loueke: Lean In (2022 [2023], Edition) B+(*)
  88. Bruno Parrinha/Vine Leaf: Tales of Senses (2022 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(***)
  89. Bruno Parrinha: Da Erosão (2023, 4DaRecord) B+(*)
  90. Emanuele Parrini/Samo Salamon/Vasco Trilla: Eating Poetry (2022 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(**)
  91. Kim Petras: Feed the Beast (2023, Island) B+(*)
  92. Phiik & Lungs: Another Planet 4 (2023, Tase Grip/Break All) B+(*)
  93. Peso Pluma: Génesis (2023, Double P) B+(**)
  94. Marek Pospieszalski: No Other End of the World Will There Be: Based on the Works of Polish Female Composers of the 20th Century (2022 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(**)
  95. Nate Radley & Gary Versace: Snapshots (2023, SteepleChase) B+(**)
  96. The Rempis Percussion Quartet: Harvesters (2023, Aerophonic, 2CD) A-
  97. Marc Ribot/Ceramic Dog: Connection (2023, Knockwurst) B+(**)
  98. Ernesto Rodrigues/Florian Stoffner/Bruno Parrinha/João Madeira: Altered Egos (2023, Creative Sources) B+(***)
  99. Ernesto Rodrigues/Fred Lonberg-Holm/Flak/João Madeira/José Oliveira: The Giving Tree Moving On (2023, Creative Sources) B+(**)
  100. The Rodriguez Brothers: Reunited: Live at Dizzy's Club (2023, RodBros Music) B+(*)
  101. Rome Streetz: Wasn't Built in a Day (2023, De Rap Winkel) B+(*)
  102. Brandon Ross: Of Sight and Sound (2019 [2023], Sunnyside) B+(*)
  103. Arman Sangalang: Quartet (2022-23 [2023], Calligram) B+(**)
  104. Mehmet Ali Sanlikol & Whatsnext?: Turkish Hipster (2023, Dunya) B
  105. Bill Scorzari: The Crosswinds of Kansas (2022, self-released) A-
  106. Marina Sena: Vicio Inerente (2023, Sony Music Brasil) B+(***)
  107. Sexyy Red: Hood Hottest Princess (2023, Heavy on It) B+(*)
  108. Lisa Marie Simmons/Marco Cremaschini: NoteSpeak 12 (2023, Ropeadope) A-
  109. Isach Skeidsvoll: Dance to Summon (2021 [2023], Ultraääni) B+(***)
  110. Skrillex: Quest for Fire (2023, OWSLA/Atlantic) B+(*)
  111. Skrillex: Don't Get Too Close (2023, OWSLA/Atlantic) B+(**)
  112. Sam Smith: Gloria (2023, Capitol) B
  113. Emilio Solla/Antonio Lizana: El Siempre Mar (2023, Tiger Turn) B+(*)
  114. Sonar With David Torn and J. Peter Schwalm: Three Movements (2022 [2023], 7d) B+(**)
  115. Tyshawn Sorey Trio: Continuing (2022 [2023], Pi) A-
  116. Joanna Sternberg: I've Got Me (2023, Fat Possum) A-
  117. Sundy Best: Feel Good Country (2023, self-released) B+(*)
  118. Dudu Tassa/Jonny Greenwood: Jarak Qaribak (2023, World Circuit) B+(*)
  119. Felo Le Tee/Mellow & Sleazy: The III Wise Men (2023, New Money Gang) A-
  120. Tiny Ruins: Ceremony (2023, Ba Da Bing) B+(*)
  121. Josie Toney: Extra (2023, Like You Mean It) B+(**)
  122. Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway: City of Gold (2023, Nonesuch) B+(***)
  123. Paul Tynan & Aaron Lington: Bicoastal Collective: Chapter Six (2022 [2023], OA2) B
  124. Pictoria Vark: The Parts I Dread (2022, Get Better) B+(*)
  125. Liba Villavecchia Trio: Birchwood (2022 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(***)
  126. Colter Wall: Little Songs (2023, Black Hole/La Ronda) B+(***)
  127. The War and Treaty: Lover's Game (2023, Mercury Nashville) B+(**)
  128. Sam Weinberg Trio With Chris Lightcap & Tom Rainey: Implicatures (2022 [2023], Astral Spirits) A-
  129. WiFiGawd & Soudiere: 36 Chambers of Pressure Vol. 2 (2023, Purple Posse, EP) B
  130. Wild Up: Julius Eastman Vol 3: If You're So Smart, Why Aren't You Rich? (2023, New Amsterdam) B+(***)
  131. Jess Williamson: Time Ain't Accidental (2023, Mexican Summer) B+(***)
  132. YMA & Jadsa: Zelena (2023, self-released, EP) B+(*)
  133. Young Thug: Business Is Business (2023, Atlantic) B+(**)
  134. Adrian Younge: Jazz Is Dead 18: Tony Allen (2018 [2023], Jazz Is Dead) B+(*)
  135. Denny Zeitlin: Crazy Rhythm: Exploring George Gershwin (2018 [2023], Sunnyside) B
  136. Nicole Zuraitis: How Love Begins (2022 [2023], Outside In Music) B+(*)
  137. Brew: Heat/Between Reflections (1998-2019 [2023], Clean Feed, 2CD) A-
  138. John Coltrane With Eric Dolphy: Evenings at the Village Gate (1961 [2023], Impulse!) B+(***)
  139. Joel Futterman: Inneraction (1984 [2023], Mahakala Music) B+(***)
  140. L'Orchestre National Mauritanien: Ahl Nana (1971 [2023], Radio Martiko) B+(***)
  141. Madonna: Finally Enough Love: 50 Number Ones (1982-2019 [2022], Warner, 3CD) B+(***)
  142. Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra: 60 Years (1961-2019 [2023], The Village) B+(***)
  143. Piconema: East African Hits on the Colombian Coast (1978-84 [2023], Rocafort) A-
  144. Arthur Russell: Picture of Bunny Rabbit (1985-86 [2023], Audika) B+(**)
  145. Nina Simone: You've Got to Learn (1966 [2023], Verve) B+(*)
  146. Luther Thomas: 11th Street Fire Suite (1978 [2023], Corbett vs. Dempsey) C+
  147. Johnny Adams: There's Always One More Time (1983-97 [2000], Rounder) B+(**)
  148. Aila Trio: Aila Trio (2018, Hoo-Ha) B+(**)
  149. Count Basie/Tony Bennett: Basie/Bennett: Count Basie and His Orchestra Swings/Tony Bennett Sings (1958 [1959], Roulette) B+(*)
  150. Tony Bennett: Cloud 7 (1954 [1955], Columbia) B+(*)
  151. Tony Bennett: The Beat of My Heart (1957 [1996], Columbia/Legacy) B+(**)
  152. Christer Bothén 3: Omen (2019 [2021], Bocian) B+(***)
  153. Bashful Brother Oswald: Dobro's Best (1976 [2008], Gusto) B+(*)
  154. Tony Fruscella: Tony's Blues: The Unique Tony Fruscella (1948-55 [1992], Cool & Blue) B+(**)
  155. High Pulp: Pursuit of Ends (2022, Anti-) B+(*)
  156. Izumi Kimura: Asymmetry: Piano Music From Japan and Ireland (2009 [2010], Diatribe) B+(**)
  157. Izumi Kimura/Cora Venus Lunny: Invisible Resistances (2022, Farpoint) B+(*)
  158. Roots of Rock (1927-37 [1979], Yazoo) B+(***)
  159. Shuckin' Stuff: Rare Blues From Ace Records (MS) (1955-81 [2002], Westside, 2CD) B+(***)
  160. Co Streiff-Russ Johnson Quartet: In Circles (2011, Intakt) B+(*)
  161. The Ultimate College Party: 50s & 60s Party Anthems (1953-62 [2014], Jasmine, 2CD) A
  162. Elle King: Come Get Your Wife (2023, RCA) A-

June 26

  1. 6lack: Since I Have a Lover (2023, Interscope) B+(**)
  2. Gracie Abrams: Good Riddance (2023, Interscope) B+(***)
  3. Amaarae: Fountain Baby (2023, Interscope) A-
  4. Roxana Amed/Frank Carlberg: Los Trabajos Y Las Noches (2022 [2023], Sony Music Latin) B+(*)
  5. Charlie Apicella & Iron City Meet The Griots Speak: Destiny Calling (2022 [2023], OA2) B+(***)
  6. Amber Arcades: Barefoot on Diamond Road (2023, Fire) B+(*)
  7. Vicente Archer: Short Stories (2022 [2023], Cellar) B+(**)
  8. Christian Artmann: The Middle of Life (2021-22 [2023], Sunnyside) B
  9. Asake: Work of Art (2023, YBNL Nation) B+(**)
  10. Nanny Assis: Rovanio: The Music of Nanny Assis (2023, In + Out) B+(**)
  11. Atmosphere: So Many Other Realities Exist Simultaneously (2023, Rhymesayers Entertainment) B+(***)
  12. Baby Rose: Through and Through (2023, Secretly Canadian) B+(*)
  13. Kelsea Ballerini: Rolling Up the Welcome Mat (2023, Black River, EP) B+(**)
  14. Bar Italia: Tracey Denim (2023, Matador) B+(***)
  15. BC Camplight: The Last Rotation of Earth (2023, Bella Union) B
  16. Beach Fossils: Bunny (2023, Bayonet)
  17. BigXthaPlug: Amar (2023, United Masters) B+(*)
  18. Michael Bisio/Timothy Hill: Inside Voice/Outside Voice (2022 [2023], Origin) B+(*)
  19. Black Country, New Road: Live at Bush Hall (2023, Ninja Tune) B+(*)
  20. Robert Sarazin Blake: One Summer Night: Live at the 2018 Subdued Stringband Jamboree (2023, Same Room) B+(**)
  21. Blondshell: Blondshell (2023, Partisan) B+(*)
  22. Blue Cranes: My Only Secret (2022 [2023], Jealous Butcher/Beacon Sound) B
  23. Bully: Lucky for You (2023, Sub Pop) B+(**)
  24. Chris Byars Quartet: Look Ahead (2023, SteepleChase) B+(***)
  25. Buselli/Wallarab Jazz Orchestra: The Gennett Suite (2023, Patois, 2CD) B+(***)
  26. Gail Caesar: Guitar Woman Blues (2023, Music Maker) B+(**)
  27. André Carvalho: Lost in Translation Vol. II ((2022 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(*)
  28. Eddie Chacon: Sundown (2023, Stones Throw) B+(*)
  29. Clark: Sus Dog (2023, Throttle) B
  30. Conway the Machine: Won't He Do It (2023, Drumwork/Empire) B+(**)
  31. Mario Costa/Cuong Vu/Benoît Delbecq/Bruno Chevillon: Chromosome (2022 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(*)
  32. Davido: Timeless (2023, DMW/Columbia) B+(**)
  33. Clarence "Bluesman" Davis: Shake It for Me (2023, Music Maker) A-
  34. Indigo De Souza: All of This Will End (2023, Saddle Creek) B+(*)
  35. Depeche Mode: Memento Mori (2023, Columbia/Mute) B-
  36. Dinner Party: Enigmatic Society (2023, Sounds of Crenshaw, EP) B
  37. Dropkick Murphys: Okemah Rising (2023, Dummy Luck Music) B+(*)
  38. Jeremy Dutton: Anyone Is Better Than Here (2023, self-released) B+(**)
  39. Bob Dylan: Shadow Kingdom (2021 [2023], Legacy) B+(***)
  40. The Ekphrastics: Special Delivery (2023, Harriet) B+(*)
  41. En Attendant Ana: Principia (2023, Trouble in Mind) B
  42. Ensemble 0: Jojoni [Made to Measure Vol. 49] (2023, Crammed Discs) B+(**)
  43. Kari Faux: Real B*tches Don't Die! (2023, Drink Sum Wtr) B+(*)
  44. Feeble Little Horse: Girl With Fish (2023, Saddle Creek) B+(***)
  45. Feist: Multitudes (2023, Polydor) B+(*)
  46. Amanda Fields: What, When and Without (2023, Are and Be) B+(**)
  47. Béla Fleck/Zakir Hussain/Edgar Meyer: As We Speak (2023, Thirty Tigers) B+(*)
  48. Caesar Frazier: Tenacity (As We Speak) (2022, TrackMerchant) B+(*)
  49. Caesar Frazier: Live at Jazzcup (2023, Stunt) B+(**)
  50. Debby Friday: Good Luck (2023, Sub Pop) A-
  51. Tomas Fujiwara's Triple Double: March On (2019 [2023], self-released) B+(***)
  52. Noah Haidu: Standards (2023, Sunnyside) B+(**)
  53. Jack Harlow: Jackman (2023, Generation Now/Atlantic) B+(*)
  54. Alexander Hawkins Trio: Carnival Celestial (2022 [2023], Intakt) B+(*)
  55. Phil Haynes/Drew Gress/David Liebman: Coda(s): No Fast Food III (2022 [2023], Corner Store Jazz, 2CD) B+(***)
  56. Heinali: Kyiv Eternal (2023, Injazero) B+(*)
  57. Keigo Hirakawa: Pixel (2022 [2023], Origin) B+(**)
  58. Ben Howard: Is It? (2023, Island) B+(*)
  59. Ian Hunter: Defiance Part 1 (2023, Sun) B+(*)
  60. Illegal Crowns: Unclosing (2022 [2023], Out of Your Heads) B+(**)
  61. Império Pacifico: Clubs Hit (2023, Variz) B+(**)
  62. Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit: Weathervanes (2023, Southeastern) A-
  63. Javon Jackson: With Peter Bradley: Soundtrack and Original Score (2021-22 [2023], Solid Jackson) B+(***)
  64. Boldy James & Rich Gains: Indiana Jones (2023, self-released) B+(**)
  65. Christine Jensen: Day Moon (2023, Justin Time) B+(**)
  66. Stephen Jones & Ben Haugland: Road to No-Where (2021 [2023], OA2) B+(**)
  67. JustVibez + Negro Justice: Art of the Craft (2023, self-released) B+(**)
  68. Kaisa's Machine: Taking Shape (2022 [2023], Greenleaf Music) B+(**)
  69. Ryan Keberle's Collectiv Do Brasil: Considerando (2023, Alternate Side) B+(**)
  70. Kill Bill: The Rapper: Fullmetal Kaiju (2023, Exociety) B+(**)
  71. Killer Mike: Michael (2023, Loma Vista) B+(**)
  72. Ladytron: Time's Arrow (2023, Cooking Vinyl) B+(*)
  73. Larkin Poe: Blood Harmony (2022, Tricki-Woo) B+(*)
  74. Gordon Lee Quartet: How Can It Be? (2022 [2023], PJCE) B+(**)
  75. SG Lewis: AudioLust & HigherLove (2023, PMR/EMI) B+(***)
  76. Lil Yachty: Let's Start Here (2023, Quality Control Music/UMG) B+(*)
  77. The Mark Lomax Trio: Tapestry (2022 [2023], CFG Multimedia) A-
  78. Bill Lowe and the Signifyin' Natives Ensemble: Sweet Cane: Suites and Other Pedagogical Prompts (2021 [2023], Mandorla Music) B+(***)
  79. M83: Fantasy (2023, Mute/Virgin) B
  80. Mandy, Indiana: I've Seen a Way (2023, Fire Talk) B+(**)
  81. Gia Margaret: Romantic Piano (2021-22 [2023], Jagjaguwar) B+(*)
  82. Brian McCarthy Nonet: After|Life (2022 [2023], Truth Revolution) B+(**)
  83. Ryan Meagher: AftEarth (2021 [2023], Atroefy) B+(***)
  84. Greg Mendez: Greg Mendez (2023, Forged Artifacts, EP) B-
  85. Metro Boomin: Heroes & Villains (2022, Boominati/Republic) B+(**)
  86. Metro Boomin: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse [Soundtrack From & Inspired by the Motion Picture] (2022, Boominati/Republic) B+(*)
  87. Model/Actriz: Dogsbody (2023, True Panther Sounds) B+(***)
  88. Noshir Mody: A Love Song (2023, self-released) B+(*)
  89. Janelle Monáe: The Age of Pleasure (2023, Bad Boy) A-
  90. MSPAINT: Post-American (2023, Convulse) B+(**)
  91. Nakibembe Embaire Group: Nakibembe Embaire Group (2023, Nyege Nyege Tapes)
  92. Meshell Ndegeocello: The Omnichord Real Book (2023, Blue Note) B+(*)
  93. Tracy Nelson: Life Don't Miss Nobody (2023, BMG) B+(**)
  94. Nourished by Time: Erotic Probiotic 2 (2023, Scenic Route) B
  95. Kevin O'Connell Quartet Featuring Adam Brenner: Hot New York Minutes (2023, Ignoramus Music) B+(**)
  96. Oddisee: To What End (2023, Outer Note) B+(***)
  97. Linda May Han Oh: The Glass Hours (2023, Biophilia) B
  98. Dave Okumu & the Seven Generations: I Come From Love (2023, Transgressive) B+(*)
  99. Orbital: Optical Delusion (2023, London) B+(*)
  100. Overmono: Good Lies (2023, XL) B+(*)
  101. Panic Shack: Baby Shack (2022, Brace Yourself, EP) B+(**)
  102. Pere Ubu: Trouble on Big Beat Street (2023, Cherry Red) B+(**)
  103. P!nk: Trustfall (2023, RCA) B+(**)
  104. Rozi Plain: Prize (2023, Memphis Industries) B+(*)
  105. Pony: Velveteen (2023, Take This to Heart) B+(*)
  106. Shelton Powe: Shelton Powe (2022, Music Maker) B+(**)
  107. Smokey Robinson: Gasms (2023, TLR) B+(**)
  108. Caroline Rose: The Art of Forgetting (2023, New West) B+(*)
  109. Esther Rose: Safe to Run (2023, New West) B+(**)
  110. Frankie Rose: Love as Projection (2023, Slumberland) B
  111. Rust Dust: Twere but It Were so Simple (2023, Omad) B+(**)
  112. Samia: Honey (2023, Grand Jury) B+(*)
  113. Jacques Schwarz-Bart: The Harlem Suite (2021 [2023], Ropeadope) B+(*)
  114. Dave Scott: Song for Alice (2022 [2023], SteepleChase) B+(**)
  115. Jeffrey Scott: Going Down to Georgia on a Hog (2023, Music Maker) B+(***)
  116. Screaming Females: Desire Pathway (2023, Don Giovanni) B
  117. The Selva: Camarão-Girafa (2021 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(**)
  118. Shalom: Sublimation (2023, Saddle Creek) B+(***)
  119. Edward Simon: Femeninas: Songs of Latin American Women (2023, ArtistShare) B+(*)
  120. Paul Simon: Seven Psalms (2023, Owl/Legacy) B
  121. Skech185 & Jeff Markey: He Left Nothing for the Swim Back (2023, Backwoodz Studioz) B+(**)
  122. Son Volt: Day of the Doug: The Songs of Doug Sahm (2023, Transmit Sound) B+(*)
  123. Sparks: The Girl Is Crying in Her Latte (2023, Island) B-
  124. Squid: O Monolith (2023, Warp) B+(**)
  125. Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives: Altitude (2023, Snakefarm) B
  126. Stuck: Freak Frequency (2023, Born Yesterday) B+(**)
  127. Superviolet: Infinite Spring (2023, Lame-O) B+(*)
  128. Tinariwen: Amatssou (2023, Wedge) B+(*)
  129. Don Toliver: Love Sick (2023, Cactus Jack/Atlantic) B
  130. MF Tomlinson: We Are Still Wild Horses (2023, Prah) B+(*)
  131. Juanma Trujillo: Contour (2021 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(**)
  132. Dara Starr Tucker: Dara Starr Tucker (2023, Green Hill Productions) B+(**)
  133. Tanya Tucker: Sweet Western Sound (2023, Fantasy) B+(**)
  134. Yves Tumor: Praise a Lord Who Chews but Which Does Not Consume (Or Simply, Hot Between Worlds) (2023, Warp) B+(**)
  135. Uncle Waffles: Asylum (2023, Kreativekornerr) B+(**)
  136. U.S. Girls: Bless This Mess (2023, 4AD) B+(**)
  137. Ray Vega & Thomas Marriott: East West Trumpet Summit: Coast to Coast (2021 [2023], Origin) B+(***)
  138. Rufus Wainwright: Folkocracy (2023, BMG) B
  139. Water From Your Eyes: Everyone's Crushed (2023, Matador) A-
  140. Young Nudy: Gumbo (2023, RCA) B+(*)
  141. Youth Lagoon: Heaven Is a Junkyard (2023, Fat Possum)
  142. Zulu: A New Tomorrow (2023, Flatspot) B+(*)
  143. Roger Bekono: Roger Bekono (1989 [2023], Awesome Tapes From Africa) B+(**)
  144. Walter Bishop Jr.: Bish at the Bank: Live in Baltimore (1966-67 [2023], Reel to Real) B+(***)
  145. Alan Braxe/Fred Falke: The Upper Cuts [2023 Edition] (2005 [2023], Smugglers Way) B+(***)
  146. Ernesto Djédjé: Roi Du Ziglibithy (1978-82 [2022], Analog Africa) B+(**)
  147. Dave Douglas and Elan Mehler: If There Are Mountains (2019 [2023], Greenleaf Music) B+(*)
  148. Johnny Hodges Septet: In Concert: Falkoner Central, Copenhagen, March 17, 1961 (1961 [2023], SteepleChase) B+(***)
  149. Clifford Jordan: Drink Plenty Water (1974 [2023], Harvest Song) B+(***)
  150. Sonny Rollins With Heikki Sarmanto Trio: Live at Finlandia Hall, Helsinki 1972 (1972 [2023], Svart) A-
  151. RP Boo: Legacy Volume 2 (2002-07 [2023], Planet Mu) B+(*)
  152. Nkono Teles: Love Vibration (1982-84 [2023], Soundway) B+(**)
  153. Ali Farka Touré: Voyageur (1991-2004 [2023], World Circuit) B+(***)
  154. Tyler, the Creator: Call Me if You Get Lost: The Estate Sale (2021 [2023], Columbia) B+(**)
  155. Muddy Waters Blues Band Featuring Otis Spann: Live Paris 1968 (1968 [2023], Lantower) B+(**)
  156. Neil Young and the Santa Monica Flyers: Somewhere Under the Rainbow: Nov. 5, 1973 (1973 [2023], Reprise, 2CD) B
  157. Big Joanie: Sistahs (2018, Daydream Library Series) B+(***)
  158. Peter Brötzmann/Alexander von Schlippenbach/Sven-Åke Johansson: Up and Down the Lion-Revised (1979 [2010], Olof Bright) A-
  159. Peter Brötzmann/Maleem Mahmoud Gania/Hamid Drake: The Wels Concert (1996 [1997], Okka Disk) B+(***)
  160. Peter Brötzmann: Sprawl (1996 [1997], Trost) A-
  161. Peter Brötzmann/Peeter Uuskyla/Peter Friis Nielsen: Noise of Wings (1999-2001 [2009], Jazzwerkstatt) B+(***)
  162. Peter Brötzmann/William Parker/Hamid Drake: Never Too Late but Always Too Early: Dedicated to Peter Kowald (2001 [2003], Eremite, 2CD) B+(***)
  163. Peter Brötzmann/Michiyo Yagi/Paal Nilssen-Love: Head On (2007 [2008], Idiolect) B+(**)
  164. The Campbell Brothers: Can You Feel It? (2005, Ropeadope) A-
  165. The Campbell Brothers Featuring Katie Jackson: Pass Me Not [Sacred Steel Guitars - Vol. 2] (1997, Arhoolie) B+(**)
  166. Cesaria Evora: Distino Di Belita (1990, Lusafrica) B+(**)
  167. Cesaria Evora: Miss Perfumado (1992, Lusafrica) B+(*)
  168. Fokn Bois: Coz Ov Moni (2010, Pidgen Music) B+(**)
  169. Fokn Bois: Fokn Wit Ewe (2012, Pidgen Music) A-
  170. Fokn Bois: Coz Ov Moni 2 (Fokn Revenge) (2014, Pidgen Music) B+(**)
  171. Fokn Bois: Fokn Ode to Ghana (2016, Hobo Truffels/Yoyo Tinz) B+(**)
  172. Forever, for Always, for Luther: Volume II (2006, Rendezvous) B
  173. Rory Gallagher: Big Guns: The Very Best of Rory Gallagher (1970-90 [2005], Capo, 2CD) B+(*)
  174. Mother Earth: Living With the Animals (1968, Mercury) B+(*)
  175. Mother Earth: Make a Joyful Noise (1969, Mercury) A-
  176. Mother Earth: Satisfied (1970, Mercury) B+(***)
  177. Mother Earth: Bring Me Home (1971, Reprise) B+(*)
  178. The Swimmers: Fighting Trees (2007, Mad Dragon) B
  179. Taj Mahal: Savoy (2023, Stony Plain) A-

May 29

  1. Alaska & Steel Tipped Dove: The Structural Dynamics of Flow (2023, Fused Arrow) B+(**)
  2. Nia Archives: Sunrise Bang Ur Head Against Tha Wall (2023, Island, EP) B+(*)
  3. Artemis: In Real Time (2023, Blue Note) B+(*)
  4. Bas Jan: Baby U Know (2022, Lost Map) B+(***)
  5. William Bell: One Day Closer to Home (2023, Wilbe) B+(**)
  6. Richard X Bennett & Matt Parker: Parker Plays X (2021 [2023], BYNK) B+(***)
  7. Tim Berne/Hank Roberts/Aurora Nealand: Oceans And (2022 [2023], Intakt) B
  8. Eric Bibb: Ridin' (2023, Stony Plain) B+(***)
  9. Big Joanie: Back Home (2022, Kill Rock Stars) B+(***)
  10. David Binney: Tomorrow's Journey (2022, Ghost Note) B+(*)
  11. Michael Blake: Dance of the Mystic Bliss (2020 [2023], P&M) B+(*)
  12. Rory Block: Ain't Nobody Worried: Celebrating Great Women of Song (2022, Stony Plain) B+(**)
  13. Blue Moon Marquee: Scream, Holler & Howl (2021 [2022], Ilda) B+(*)
  14. Joe Bonamassa: Tales of Time (2023, J&R Adventures) B-
  15. Patrick Brennan Sonic Openings: Tilting Curvaceous (2021 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(**)
  16. Peter Brötzmann/Majid Bekkas/Hamid Drake: Catching Ghosts (2022 [2023], ACT) A-
  17. Buck 65: 14 KT Gold (2023, self-released, EP) B+(**)
  18. Buck 65: Super Dope (2023, self-released) A-
  19. Daniel Caesar: Never Enough (2023, Republic) B+(*)
  20. Lewis Capaldi: Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent (2023, Captiol) B+(*)
  21. Brandy Clark: Brandy Clark (2023, Warner) B+(***)
  22. George Coleman: Live at Smalls Jazz Club (2022 [2023], Cellar) A-
  23. Luke Combs: Gettin' Old (2023, River House Artists) B+(*)
  24. Sylvie Courvoisier & Cory Smythe: The Rite of Spring/Spectre D'Un Songe (2021 [2023], Pyroclastic) B+(**)
  25. Theo Croker: Live in Paris (2021 [2022], Masterworks, EP) B+(*)
  26. Rodney Crowell: The Chicago Sessions (2023, New West) B+(**)
  27. Cydnee With a C: Confessions of a Fangirl (2023, Bread & Butter, EP) B+(*)
  28. Day & Taxi: Live in Baden (2021 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(***)
  29. Defprez: It's Always a Time Like This (2023, Closed Sessions, EP) B+(**)
  30. Orhan Demir: Solo Guitar: Freedom in Jazz (2019, Hittite) B+(***)
  31. Orhan Demir: Solo Guitar: Freedom in Jazz Vol. 2 (2020, Hittite) B+(**)
  32. Orhan Demir: Solo Guitar: Freedom in Jazz Vol. 3 (2022 [2023], Hittite) B+(***)
  33. Fatoumata Diawara: London Ko (2023, Wagram Music) B+(*)
  34. Mark Dresser: Times of Change (2019-22 [2023], Pyroclastic) B+(***)
  35. EABS Meets Jaubi: In Search of a Better Tomorrow (2023, Astigmatic) B+(***)
  36. Rachel Eckroth: One (2022 [2023], Blackbird Sessions) B+(*)
  37. Eluvium: (Whirring Marvels In) Consensus Reality (2023, Temporary Residence) B+(*)
  38. Kahil El'Zabar's Ethnic Heritage Ensemble: Spirit Gatherer: Tribute to Don Cherry (2022 [2023], Spiritmuse) B+(*)
  39. Avalon Emerson: & the Charm (2023, Another Dove) B+(***)
  40. Wayne Escoffery: Like Minds (2022 [2023], Smoke Sessions) B-
  41. Everything but the Girl: Fuse (2023, Buzzin' Fly/Virgin) B+(*)
  42. Joe Farnsworth: In What Direction Are You Headed? (2022 [2023], Smoke Sessions) B+(*)
  43. Fire! Orchestra: Echoes (2022 [2023], Rune Grammofon, 2CD) B+(***)
  44. Ruthie Foster: Healing Time (2022, Blue Corn Music) B
  45. Fred Again/Brian Eno: Secret Life (2023, Text) B
  46. Fruit Bats: A River Running to Your Heart (2023, Merge) B+(*)
  47. Satoko Fujii: Torrent: Piano Solo (2022 [2023], Libra) B+(**)
  48. Champian Fulton: Meet Me at Birdland (2022 [2023], Champian) B+(**)
  49. Asher Gamedze: Turbulence and Pulse (2020-21 [2023], International Anthem/Mushroom Hour) B+(***)
  50. Alison Goldfrapp: The Love Invention (2023, Skint/BMG) B+(***)
  51. Frank Gratkowski/Simon Nabatov: Tender Mercies (2022 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(*)
  52. Devin Gray: Most Definitely (2023, Rataplan) B+(**)
  53. Gordon Grdina/Mat Maneri/Christian Lillinger: Live at the Armoury (2023, Clean Feed) B+(*)
  54. Wolfgang Haffner: Silent World (2022 [2023], ACT) B+(***)
  55. Gerrit Hatcher: Solo Five (2021 [2023], Kettle Hole) B+(***)
  56. Hamish Hawk: Angel Numbers (2023, Post Electric) B
  57. Lauren Henderson: Conjuring (2023, Brontosaurus) B+(***)
  58. James Holden: Imagine This Is a High Dimensional Space of All Possibilities (2023, Border Community) B+(*)
  59. François Houle Genera Sextet: In Memoriam (2022 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(**)
  60. Ice Spice: Like . . ? (2023, 10K Projects/Capitol, EP) B+(*)
  61. Kara Jackson: Why Does the Earth Give Us People to Love? (2023, September) B+(*)
  62. Jeremiah Johnson: Hi-Fi Drive By (2022, Ruf) B
  63. Durand Jones: Wait Til I Get Over (2023, Dead Oceans) B+(*)
  64. Marc Jordan: Waiting for the Sun to Rise (2023, Linus Entertainment) B+(*)
  65. Sass Jordan: Bitches Blues (2022, Stony Plain) B+(*)
  66. Wesley Joseph: Glow (2023, Secretly Canadian, EP) B
  67. Faten Kanaan: Afterpoem (2023, Fire) B+(*)
  68. Kaytraminé [Aminé/Kaytranada]: Kaytraminé (2023, Venice Music) B+(***)
  69. Jason Keiser: Shaw's Groove (2022 [2023], OA2) B+(*)
  70. Tyler Keith & the Apostles: Hell to Pay (2023, Black & Wyatt) B+(**)
  71. Kesha: Gag Order (2023, Kemosabe) B+(*)
  72. Kid Koala: Creatures of the Late Afternoon (2023, Envision) B+(**)
  73. Kiko El Crazy: Pila'e Teteo (2023, Rimas) B+(**)
  74. Elle King: Come Get Your Wife (2023, RCA) B+(**)
  75. Toshinori Kondo/Massimo Pupillo/Tony Buck: Eternal Triangle (2019 [2022], I Dischi Di Angelica) B+(*)
  76. Yazmin Lacey: Voice Notes (2023, On Your Own/Believe) B+(**)
  77. Lankum: False Lankum (2023, Rough Trade) B+(**)
  78. The Adam Larson Trio: With Love, From New York (2022 [2023], Outside In Music) B+(**)
  79. The Adam Larson Trio: With Love, From Kansas City (2021 [2022], Outside In Music) B+(**)
  80. Le Boeuf Brothers: Hush (2021 [2023], Soundspore) B+(**)
  81. Joëlle Léandre/Craig Taborn/Mat Maneri: hEARoes (2022 [2023], RogueArt) B+(***)
  82. Jinx Lennon: Walk Lightly When the Jug Is Full (2023, Septic Tiger) B+(**)
  83. Asbjørn Lerheim/Roger Arntzen/Michiyo Yagi/Tamaya Honda: Chrome Hill Duo Meets Dojo: Live at Aketa No Mise (2020 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(*)
  84. Max Light: Henceforth (2022 [2023], SteepleChase) B+(**)
  85. Johan Lindström/Norrbotten Big Band: Johan Lindström & Norrbotten Big Band (2020 [2023], Moserobie) B+(**)
  86. Aynsley Lister: Along for the Ride (2022, Straight Talkin') B
  87. Logic: College Park (2023, Three Oh One/BMG) B+(*)
  88. London Brew: London Brew (2020 [2023], Concord, 2CD) B+(***)
  89. Luis Lopes Abyss Mirrors: Echoisms (2022 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(**)
  90. Brandon Lopez Trio: Matanzas (2023, Relative Pitch) B+(**)
  91. Alex LoRe & Weirdear: Evening Will Find Itself (2021 [2023], Whirlwind) B+(**)
  92. Russ Lossing: Alternate Side Parking Music (2019 [2023], Aqua Piazza) B+(***)
  93. Joe Lovano Trio Tapestry [Marilyn Crispell/Carmen Castaldi]: Our Daily Bread (2022 [2023], ECM) B+(*)
  94. Allen Lowe and the Constant Sorrow Orchestra: America: The Rough Cut (2014-22 [2023], ESP-Disk) A-
  95. Allen Lowe and the Constant Sorrow Orchestra: In the Dark (2022 [2023], ESP-Disk, 3CD) A-
  96. Baaba Maal: Being (2023, Marathon Artists) B+(**)
  97. Taj Mahal: Savoy (2023, Stony Plain) B+(**)
  98. Denman Maroney/Scott Walton/Denis Fournier: O KOΣMOΣ META (2021 [2022], RogueArt) B+(***)
  99. Bill Mays: Autumn Serenade (2023, Sunnyside) B+(**)
  100. Sei Miguel Unit Core: Road Music (2016-21 [2023], Clean Feed) B
  101. Sei Miguel: The Original Drum (2015-21 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(*)
  102. Luiz Millan: Brazilian Match (2022 [2023], Jazz Station) B+(**)
  103. Dominic Miller: Vagabond (2021 [2023], ECM) B+(*)
  104. Steve Millhouse: The Unwinding (2022 [2023], SteepleChase) B+(***)
  105. Matt Mitchell: Oblong Aplomb (2022 [2023], Out of Your Head, 2CD) B+(***)
  106. Mud Morganfield: Portrait (2022, Delmark) A-
  107. Van Morrison: Moving on Skiffle (2023, Exile/Virgin, 2CD) B
  108. Move: The City (2022 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(**)
  109. Matt Muntz: Phantom Islands (2023, Orenda) B-
  110. Graham Nash: Now (2023, BMG) B-
  111. The National: First Two Pages of Frankenstein (2023, 4AD) B+(**)
  112. Natural Information Society: Since Time Is Gravity (2021 [2023], Aguirre/Eremite) A-
  113. Navy Blue: Ways of Knowing (2023, Def Jam) A-
  114. Naya Bazz [Rez Abbasi/Josh Feinberg]: Charm (2021-22 [2023], Whirlwind) B+(**)
  115. Joy Oladokun: Proof of Life (2023, Amigo/Verve Forecast/Republic) A-
  116. Bill Orcutt: Jump on It (2023, Palilalia) B+(*)
  117. Aruán Ortiz Trio: Serranias: Sketchbook for Piano Trio (2022 [2023], Intakt) B+(**)
  118. Kassa Overall: Animals (2023, Warp) B+(*)
  119. Afonso Pais/Tomás Marques: The Inner Colours of Bogin's Outline (2022 [2023], Clean Feed) B
  120. Paramore: This Is Why (2023, Atlantic) B+(*)
  121. Parannoul: After the Magic (2023, Top Shelf) B
  122. Arlo Parks: My Soft Machine (2023, Transgressive) A-
  123. Ed Partyka Jazz Orchestra: Hold Your Fire (2022 [2023], Neuklang) B+(*)
  124. Jeremy Pelt: The Art of Intimacy, Vol. 2: His Muse (2023, HighNote) B+(*)
  125. Ivo Perelman/Elliott Sharp: Artificial Intelligence (2022 [2023], Mahakala Music) A-
  126. Ivo Perelman/Dave Burrell/Bobby Kapp: Trichotomy (2021 [2023], Mahakala Music) A-
  127. Ivo Perelman/Matthew Shipp/Jeff Cosgrove: Live in Carrboro (2017 [2023], Soul City Sounds) B+(***)
  128. Ivo Perelman/Ray Anderson/Joe Morris/Reggie Nicholson: Molten Gold (2022 [2023], Fundacja Sluchaj) A-
  129. John Pizzarelli: Stage & Screen (2021 [2023], Palmetto) B+(***)
  130. Iggy Pop: Every Loser (2023, Gold Tooth/Atlantic) B+(*)
  131. Popcaan: Great Is He (2023, OVO Sound) B+(**)
  132. John Primer: Teardrops for Magic Slim: Live at Rosa's Lounge (2022 [2023], Blues House) B+(***)
  133. Princess Nokia: I Love You but This Is Goodbye (2023, Arista, EP) B+(**)
  134. Bruno Råberg: Solo Bass: Look Inside (2022 [2023], Orbis Music) B+(*)
  135. Rae Sremmurd: Sremm 4 Life (2023, Eardruma/Interscope) B+(*)
  136. Raye: My 21st Century Blues (2023, Human Re Sources) B+(**)
  137. Eric Reed: Black, Brown, and Blue (2022 [2023], Smoke Sessions) B+(**)
  138. Dave Rempis/Elisabeth Harnik/Fred Lonberg-Holm/Tim Daisy: Earscratcher (2022 [2023], Aerophonic) A-
  139. Mike Richmond: Turn Out the Stars (2023, SteepleChase) B+(**)
  140. Diego Rivera: Love & Peace (2023, Posi-Tone) B+(**)
  141. Roots Magic Sextet: Long Old Road: Retold Pasts and Present Day Musings (2022 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(***)
  142. Whitney Rose: Rosie (2023, MCG) B+(***)
  143. Dan Rosenboom: Polarity (2022 [2023], Orenda) B+(***)
  144. Rough Image: Rough Image (2023, WV Sorcerer) B+(***)
  145. Rudy Royston Flatbed Buggy: Day (2022 [2023], Greenleaf Music) B+(*)
  146. Felipe Salles Interconnections Ensemble: Home Is Here (2022 [2023], Tapestry) B+(**)
  147. SBTRKT: The Rat Road (2023, Save Yourself) B
  148. Brandon Seabrook: Brutalovechamp (2022 [2023], Pyroclastic) B+(**)
  149. Sexmob: The Hard Way (2023, Corbett vs. Dempsey) B+(***)
  150. Matthew Shipp/Mark Helias: The New Syntax (2020 [2022], RogueArt) B+(***)
  151. The Shootouts: Stampede (2023, Soundly Music) B+(***)
  152. Lauritz Skeidsvoll & Isach Skeidsvoll Duo: Chanting Moon, Dancing Sun: Live at Molde International Jazz Festival (2020 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(**)
  153. Skyzoo & the Other Guys: The Mind of a Saint (2023, First Generation Rich) B+(***)
  154. Steve Smith and Vital Information: Time Flies (2022 [2023], Wounded Bird, 2CD) B+(**)
  155. Alan Sondheim: Galut: Ballads of Wadi-Sabi (2023, ESP-Disk) B+(**)
  156. Star Feminine Band: In Paris (2022, Born Bad) B+(**)
  157. Bobo Stenson Trio: Sphere (2022 [2023], ECM) B+(*)
  158. Angela Strehli: Ace of Blues (2022, Antone's/New West) A-
  159. Sunny War: Anarchist Gospel (2023, New West) B+(***)
  160. Brit Taylor: Kentucky Blue (2023, Cut a Shine) B+(***)
  161. Joanne Shaw Taylor: Nobody's Fool (2022, Keeping the Blues Alive) B+(*)
  162. Henry Threadgill Ensemble: The Other One (2022 [2023], Pi) A-
  163. Erik Truffaz: Rollin' (2023, Blue Note) B+(**)
  164. Billy Valentine: Billy Valentine and the Universal Truth (2020-22 [2023], Acid Jazz/Flying Dutchman) B+(***)
  165. Ken Vandermark & Hamid Drake: Eternal River (2021 [2023], Corbett vs. Dempsey) B+(***)
  166. Ally Venable: Real Gone (2023, Ruf) B+(*)
  167. Ramana Vieira: Tudo De Mim (All of Me) (2023, self-released) B+(*)
  168. Joe Louis Walker: Weight of the World (2023, Forty Below) B
  169. Doug Wamble: Blues in the Present Tense (2022, Halcyonic) B+(**)
  170. Jessie Ware: That! Feels Good! (2023, PMR/EMI) A-
  171. Wednesday: Rat Saw God (2023, Dead Oceans) B+(*)
  172. Alex Weitz: Rule of Thirds (2022 [2023], Outside In Music) B+(***)
  173. Gaia Wilmer Large Ensemble: Folia: The Music of Egberto Gismonti (2023, Sunnyside) B+(**)
  174. Withered Hand: How to Love (2023, Reveal) B+(***)
  175. Billy Woods & Kenny Segal: Maps (2023, Backwoodz Studioz) A-
  176. Yonic South: Devo Challenge Cup (2023, Wild Honey, EP) B+(*)
  177. Jacob Young/Mats Eilertsen/Audun Kleive: Eventually (2021 [2023], ECM) B+(**)
  178. Brandee Younger: Brand New Life (2023, Impulse) B+(*)
  179. Ruth Anderson/Annea Lockwood: Tête-À-Tête (1974-2020 [2023], Ergot) B+(*)
  180. Thomas Anderson: The Debris Field: Lo-Fi Flotsam and Ragged Recriminations, 2000-2021 (2000-21 [2023], Out There) A-
  181. William Bell: Never Like This Before: The Complete 'Blue' Stax Singles 1961-1968 (1961-68 [2022], Kent Soul) B+(**)
  182. William Bell: The Man in the Street: The Complete 'Yellow' Stax Solo Singles 1968-1974 (1968-74 [2023], Kent Soul) B+(**)
  183. Ray Charles: Live in Stockholm 1972 (1972 [2022], Tangerine) B+(*)
  184. Ornette Coleman: Genius of Genius: The Contemporary Albums (1958-59 [2022], Craft, 2CD) B+(***)
  185. Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis With Shirley Scott: Cookin' With Jaws and the Queen: The Legendary Prestige Cookbook Albums (1958 [2023], Craft) B+(**)
  186. Les DeMerle Sound 67: Once in a Lifetime (1967 [2023], Origin) B+(**)
  187. DreddFoole and the Din: Songs in Heat 1982 (1982 [2023], Corbett vs. Dempsey) B+(*)
  188. Bill Evans: Treasures: Solo, Trio & Orchestral Recordings From Denmark (1965-1969) (1965-69 [2023], Elemental, 2CD) B+(**)
  189. Buddy Guy & Junior Wells: Live From Chicago Blues Festival 1964 (1964 [2022], Good Time) B+(***)
  190. Galcher Lustwerk: 100% Galcher (2013 [2022], Ghostly International) B+(**)
  191. Mahlathini and the Mahotella Queens: Music Inferno: The Indestructible Beat Tour 1988-89 (1988-89 [2023], Umsakazo) A-
  192. Evan Parker/X-Jazz Ensemble: A Schist Story (2012 [2022], JACC) B+(*)
  193. Oscar Peterson: On a Clear Day: The Oscar Peterson Trio - Live in Zurich, 1971 (1971 [2022], Mack Avenue) B+(**)
  194. Abbey Rader/Davey Williams: In One Is All (1999 [2023], Abray) B+(**)
  195. Pharoah Sanders Quartet: Live at Fabrik: Hamburg 1980 (1980 [2023], Jazzline) A-
  196. Shirley Scott: Queen Talk: Live at the Left Bank (1972 [2023], Reel to Real) A-
  197. Tolerance: Anonym (1979 [2023], Mesh-Key) B+(**)
  198. Tolerance: Divin (1981 [2023], Mesh-Key) B+(***)
  199. Joshua Abrams & Natural Information Society: Mandatory Reality (2017 [2019], Eremite, 2CD) B+(***)
  200. Bas Jan: Yes I Jan (2018, Lost Map) B+(***)
  201. Bas Jan: Yes We Jan (2018, Lost Map) B
  202. Dave Brubeck Quartet: Park Avenue South (2002 [2003], Telarc) A-
  203. Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis: The Eddie "Lockjaw" Cookbook (1958, Prestige) B
  204. Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis: The Eddie "Lockjaw" Cookbook Vol. 2 (1958 [1959], Prestige) B+(**)
  205. Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis With Shirley Scott: The Eddie "Lockjaw" Cookbook, Volume 3 (1958 [1961], Prestige) B+(**)
  206. Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis With Shirley Scott: Smokin' (1958 [1963], Prestige) B+(***)
  207. Day & Taxi: Less and More (1997 [1999], Unit) B+(**)
  208. Noah Howard: At Judson Hall (1966 [1968], ESP-Disk) B+(**)
  209. Khan Jamal Creative Arts Ensemble: Drum Dance to the Motherland (1972 [2017], Eremite) B+(***)
  210. Tuli Kupferberg: No Deposit No Return (1967, ESP-Disk) B+(*)
  211. Mike Lipskin: Spreadin' Rhythm Around (2002, Buskirk) B+(***)
  212. Star Feminine Band: Star Feminine Band (2020, Born Bad) B+(**)

April 24

  1. 100 Gecs: 10,000 Gecs (2023, Dog Show/Atlantic) B+(*)
  2. 100 Gecs: Snake Eyes (2022, Dog Show/Atlantic, EP) B+(*)
  3. Arooj Aftab/Vijay Iyer/Shahzad Ismaily: Love in Exile (2023, Verve) B+(**)
  4. Konrad Agnas: Rite of Passage (2021 [2023], Moserobie) B+(***)
  5. Susan Alcorn/Patrick Holmes/Ryan Sawyer: From Union Pool (2022 [2023], Relative Pitch) B+(*)
  6. Ralph Alessi Quartet: It's Always Now (2021 [2023], ECM) B+(***)
  7. Algiers: Shook (2023, Matador) B+(*)
  8. Florian Arbenz/Greg Osby/Arno Krijger: Conversation #9: Targeted (2023, Hammer) B+(***)
  9. Florian Arbenz/Jorge Vistel/Wolfgang Puschnig/Oren Marshall/Michael Arbenz: Conversation #8: Ablaze (2022, Hammer) B+(***)
  10. Dave Askren/Jeff Benedict: Denver Sessions (2022 [2023], Tapestry) B+(**)
  11. AVA Trio: Ash (2021 [2023], Tora, EP) B+(*)
  12. Matt Barber: The Song Is You (2023, MB) B+(*)
  13. Kenny Barron: The Source (2022 [2023], Artwork) B+(***)
  14. Belle and Sebastian: Late Developers (2023, Matador) B+(***)
  15. Daniel Bingert: Ariba (2023, Moserobie) A-
  16. Gina Birch: I Play My Bass Loud (2023, Third Man) B+(***)
  17. Bktherula: LVL5 P1 (2022, Warner, EP) B+(*)
  18. Boygenius: The Record (2023, Interscope) B
  19. Hailey Brinnel: Beautiful Tomorrow (2023, Outside In Music) B+(***)
  20. Peter Brötzmann/Heather Leigh/Fred Lonberg-Holm: Naked Nudes [Brötz 80th at ADA 2021] (2021 [2023], Trost) B+(*)
  21. John Cale: Mercy (2023, Domino) B+(*)
  22. Ann Hampton Callaway: Fever: A Peggy Lee Celebration (2023, Palmetto) B+(**)
  23. Rodrigo Campos: Pagode Novo (2023, YB Music) B+(***)
  24. Canadian Jazz Collective: Septology: The Black Forest Session (2022 [2023], HGBS Blue) B+(*)
  25. Joe Chambers: Dance Kobina (2023, Blue Note) B+(**)
  26. Slaid Cleaves: Together Through the Dark (2023, Candy House Media) B+(***)
  27. Tom Collier: Boomer Vibes Volume 1 (2023, Summit) B+(*)
  28. Miley Cyrus: Endless Summer Vacation (2023, Columbia) B+(**)
  29. Das Kondensat: Andere Planeten (2020 [2023], WhyPlayJazz) A-
  30. Jesse Davis: Live at Smalls Jazz Club (2022 [2023], Cellar) B+(**)
  31. Angel Bat Dawid: Requiem for Jazz (2019-20 [2023], International Anthem) B
  32. Michael Dease: The Other Side: The Music of Gregg Hill (2022 [2023], Origin) B+(*)
  33. Lana Del Rey: Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd (2023, Interscope/Polydor) B+(**)
  34. Marc Ducret: Palm Sweat: Marc Ducret Plays the Music of Tim Berne (2022 [2023], Screwgun/Out of Your Head) B+(***)
  35. Bokani Dyer: Radio Sechaba (2023, Brownswood) B+(**)
  36. Yelena Eckemoff: Lonely Man and His Fish (2021 [2023], L&H Production, 2CD) B+(***)
  37. Vince Ector Organotomy Trio +: Live @ the Side Door (2020 [2023], Cabo Verde) B+(**)
  38. El Michels Affair & Black Thought: Glorious Game (2023, Big Crown) A-
  39. Emperor X: Suggested Improvements to Transportation Infrastructure in the Northeast Corridor (2023, Dreams of Field, EP) B+(**)
  40. Michael Feinberg: Blues Variant (2022 [2023], Criss Cross) B+(***)
  41. Mark Feldman/Dave Rempis/Tim Daisy: Sirocco (2022 [2023], Aerophonic) A-
  42. Fever Ray: Radical Romantics (2023, Rabid/Mute) B+(**)
  43. Nick Finzer: Dreams Visions Illusions (2022 [2023], Outside In Music) B+(**)
  44. Anat Fort Trio: The Berlin Sessions (2022 [2023], Sunnyside, 2CD) B+(**)
  45. Robbie Fulks: Bluegrass Vacation (2023, Compass) B+(***)
  46. Girl Scout: Real Life Human Garbage (2023, Made, EP) B+(**)
  47. GoGo Penguin: Everything Is Going to Be OK (2023, XXIM) B+(**)
  48. Mette Henriette: Drifting (2020-22 [2023], ECM) B
  49. Hieroglyphic Being: There Is No Acid in This House (2022, Soul Jazz) B+(***)
  50. The Hold Steady: The Price of Progress (2023, Positive Jams) A-
  51. Lonnie Holley: Oh Me Oh My (2023, Jagjaguwar) B+(*)
  52. Islandman Feat. Okay Temiz/Muhlis Berberoglu: Direct-to-Disc Sessions (2021 [2023], Night Dreamer) A-
  53. JPEGMafia x Danny Brown: Scaring the Hoes (2023, AWAL) B+(*)
  54. Larry June and the Alchemist: The Great Escape (2023, Empire) B+(*)
  55. Karol G: Mañana Será Bonito (2023, Universal Music Latino) B+(***)
  56. Kate NV: Wow (2023, RVNG Intl) B
  57. Kaze & Ikue Mori: Crustal Movement (2021-22 [2023], Libra) A-
  58. Kelela: Raven (2023, Warp) B+(**)
  59. Jason Kush: Finally Friday (2021 [2023], MCG Jazz) B+(***)
  60. Julian Lage: The Layers (2022 [2023], Blue Note, EP) B+(**)
  61. Las Vegas Boneheads: Sixty and Still Cookin' (2023, Curt Miller Music) B
  62. Mark Lewis: Sunlight Shines In (2019 [2023], Audio Daddio) B+(**)
  63. The Long Ryders: September November (2023, Cherry Red) B+(**)
  64. Brandon Lopez: Vilevilevilevilevilevilevilevile (2023, Tao Forms) B+(**)
  65. Loscil & Lawrence English: Colours of Air (2023, Kranky) B+(*)
  66. Rob Mazurek Exploding Star Orchestra: Lightning Dreamers (2023, International Anthem) B+(**)
  67. Christian McBride's New Jawn: Prime (2021 [2023], Mack Avenue) A-
  68. Brad Mehldau: Your Mother Should Know: Brad Mehldau Plays the Beatles (2020 [2023], Nonesuch) B
  69. Francisco Mela Featuring Cooper-Moore and William Parker: Music Frees Our Souls Vol. 2 (2020 [2023], 577) B+(***)
  70. Gurf Morlix: Caveman (2022, Rootball) B+(**)
  71. Gurf Morlix: I Challenge the Beast (2023, Rootball) B+(***)
  72. MUEJL [Michel Stawicki/Uygur Vural/Elisabetta Lanfredini/João Madeira/Luiz Rocha]: By Breakfast (2022 [2023], 4DaRecord) B+(*)
  73. Willie Nelson: I Don't Know a Thing About Love: The Songs of Harlan Howard (2023, Legacy) B+(**)
  74. Billy Nomates: Cacti (2023, Invada) B+(**)
  75. Grant Peeples: A Murder of Songs (2023, self-released) B+(**)
  76. Caroline Polachek: Desire, I Want to Turn Into You (2023, Perpetual Novice) B+(*)
  77. Margo Price: Strays (2023, Loma Vista) B+(*)
  78. Quasi: Breaking the Balls of History (2023, Sub Pop) B-
  79. Joakim Rainer Trio: Light.Sentence (2021 [2023], Sonic Transmissions) B+(**)
  80. Javier Red's Imaginary Converter: Life & Umbrella (2023, Desafio Candente) A-
  81. Rent Romus/Heikki Koskinen: Itkuja Suite, Invocations on Lament (2022 [2023], Edgetone) B+(*)
  82. Taiko Saito: Tears of a Cloud (2022 [2023], Trouble in the East) B+(*)
  83. Ryuichi Sakamoto: 12 (2023, Milan) B
  84. Cécile McLorin Salvant: Mélusine (2023, Nonesuch) B+(*)
  85. Kendrick Scott: Corridors (2023, Blue Note) B+(**)
  86. Sleaford Mods: UK Grim (2023, Rough Trade) B+(***)
  87. Slowthai: Ugly (2023, Method/Universal) A-
  88. Peter Smith Trio: Dollar Dreams (2022 [2023], Real Magic) B+(**)
  89. Wadada Leo Smith and Orange Wave Electric: Fire Illuminations (2023, Kabell) A-
  90. Walter Smith III: Return to Casual (2023, Blue Note) B+(*)
  91. Something Blue: Personal Preference (2021 [2023], Posi-Tone) B+(*)
  92. Mark Soskin/Jay Anderson: Empathy (2022 [2023], SteepleChase) B+(***)
  93. Bruce Springsteen: Only the Strong Survive (2022, Columbia) B
  94. Marcus Strickland Twi-Life: The Universe's Wildest Dream (2023, Strick Music) B+(*)
  95. Natsuki Tamura/Ittetsu Takemura: Lightning (2022, Libra) B+(**)
  96. Lucas Traxel: One-Eyed Daruma (2023, We Jazz) B+(***)
  97. The Tubs: Dead Meat (2023, Trouble in Mind) B+(*)
  98. Luis Vicente 4tet: House in the Valley (2021 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(**)
  99. Waco Brothers: The Men That God Forgot (2023, Plenty Tuff) B+(**)
  100. Ben Wendel: All One (2020-22 [2023], Edition) B
  101. Petter Wettre: The Last Album (2021, Odin) B+(**)
  102. Buster Williams: Unalome (2022 [2023], Smoke Sessions) B
  103. Yaeji: With a Hammer (2023, XL) B+(*)
  104. Young Fathers: Heavy Heavy (2023, Ninja Tune) B+(***)
  105. Chet Baker: Blue Room: The 1979 Vara Studio Sessions in Holland (1979 [2023], Jazz Detective, 2CD) B+(**)
  106. The Birth of Bop: The Savoy 10-Inch LP Collection (1944-49 [2023], Craft, 2CD) B+(***)
  107. Bill Charlap: All Through the Night (1997 [2023], Criss Cross) B+(**)
  108. Dream Dolphin: Gaia: Selected Ambient & Downtempo Works (1996-2003) (1996-2003 [2023], Music From Memory, 2CD) B+(**)
  109. Jeff Johnson: My Heart (1991 [2023], Origin) B+(**)
  110. JuJu: A Message From Mozambique (1972 [2023], Strut) A-
  111. D.B. Shrier: D.B. Shrier Emerges (1967 [2023], Omnivore) A-
  112. Dick Sisto: Falling in Love (1994 [2023], SteepleChase) B+(**)
  113. Steve Swell's Fire Into Music: For Jemeel: Fire From the Road (2003-04 [2023], RogueArt, 3CD) A-
  114. Mose Allison: The Word From Mose Allison (1964, Atlantic) A-
  115. Mose Allison: Mose Allison Sings (1957-59 [2006], Prestige) B+(***)
  116. Derek Bailey/George Lewis/John Zorn: Yankees (1982 [1983], Celluloid) B
  117. Kenny Baker and Warren Vaché: Ain't Misbehavin' (1996-97 [1998], Zephyr) A-
  118. Billy Byers & Martial Solal: Jazz on the Left Bank & Réunion à Paris (1956 [1998], Fresh Sound) B+(***)
  119. Das Kondensat: Das Kondensat (2016 [2017], WhyPlayJazz) B+(**)
  120. Das Kondensat: 2 (2020 [2021], WhyPlayJazz) A-
  121. Dick Mills/Billy Byers/William Bouchaya/Martial Solal/Wessel Ilcken/Benoit Quersin: Jazz on the Left Bank (1956 [1957], Epic) B+(**)
  122. Ralph Reichert Quartet With Randy Sandke: Reflections (2002 [2004], Nagel Heyer) B+(**)
  123. The Ralph Reichert/Jerry Tilitz Quintet: Back to Back (2002 [2006], Nagel Heyer) B+(***)
  124. Jim Snidero: The Music of Joe Henderson (1998 [1999], Double-Time) B+(***)
  125. Martial Solal: Réunion à Paris (1956 [1957], Vogue) B+(***)
  126. Martial Solal: Improvise Pour France Musique (1993-94 [1994], JMS, 2CD) B+(***)
  127. Martial Solal With Peter Erskine and Marc Johnson: Triangle (1995, JMS) B+(**)
  128. Martial Solal Trio: Balade Du 10 Mars (1998 [1999], Soul Note) B+(**)
  129. South Frisco Jazz Band: Sage Hen Strut (1984, Stomp Off) B+(***)
  130. South Frisco Jazz Band: Broken Promises (1987, Stomp Off) B+(***)
  131. Bobo Stenson/Anders Jormin/Jon Christensen: Reflections (1993 [1996], ECM) B+(***)
  132. Sun Ra: St. Louis Blues: Solo Piano (1977 [1978], Improvising Artists) B+(***)
  133. Sun Ra: We Travel the Spaceways/Bad & Beautiful (1956-61 [1992], Evidence) B+(**)
  134. John Surman & Friends: The Dawn Sessions: Where Fortune Smiles/Live at Woodstock Town Hall (1971-75 [1999], Sequel, 2CD) B+(***)
  135. John Surman: Glancing Backwards: The Dawn Anthology (1970-75 [2006], Sanctuary, 3CD) A-
  136. Ralph Sutton: Ralph Sutton at Café Des Copains (1983-87 [1990], Sackville) A-
  137. Ralph Sutton: More Ralph Sutton at Café Des Copains (1988-89 [1994], Sackville) B+(***)
  138. Ralph Sutton/Kenny Davern: Ralph Sutton & Kenny Davern (1980 [1998], Chiaroscuro) A-
  139. Martin Taylor: In Concert: Recorded at the Manchester Craftsmen's Guild (1998 [2000], Milestone) B+(***)
  140. John Tchicai: Grandpa's Spells (1992 [1993], Storyville) A-
  141. Henri Texier Transatlantik Quartet: Izlaz (1988, Label Bleu) A-
  142. Jean Thielemans: Man Bites Harmonica (1957 [1958], Riverside) B+(**)
  143. Toots Thielemans: Live (1974, Polydor) B+(**)
  144. Radka Toneff: Winter Poem (1977, Sonet) B+(**)
  145. Mel Tormé: The Duke Ellington & Count Basie Songbooks (1960-61 [1984], Verve) B+(***)
  146. The Trio: Conflagration (1971, Dawn) A-
  147. The Trio: Meet the Locals (1998 [1999], Resonant) A-
  148. The Trio: In Color (1999 [2000], Resonant) B+(***)
  149. Gianluigi Trovesi Octet: From G to G (1992, Soul Note) B+(***)
  150. Gebhard Ullmann: Kreuzberg Park East (1997 [2000], Soul Note) B+(**)
  151. Warren Vaché and Brian Lemon: Play Harry Warren: An Affair to Remember (1995 [1997], Zephyr) B+(***)
  152. Warren Vaché/Tony Coe/Alan Barnes Septet: Jumpin' (1997 [1999], Zephyr) B+(**)
  153. Warren Vaché & Alan Barnes: Memories of You (1997 [1999], Zephyr) B+(**)
  154. Warren Vaché & Tony Coe: Street of Dreams (1997 [1999], Zephyr) B+(***)
  155. Warren Vaché/Allan Vaché: Mrs. Vaché's Boys (1998 [1999], Nagel Heyer) B+(***)
  156. Warren Vaché: I Can't Get Started: Warren Vaché Meets Derek Watkins Again! (2000, Zephyr) B+(***)
  157. Kid Thomas Valentine: Kid Thomas in California (1969 [1994], GHB) A-
  158. Tom Varner: Martian Heartache (1996 [1997], Soul Note) B+(***)
  159. Joe Venuti and Dave McKenna: Alone at the Palace (1977, Chiaroscuro) A-
  160. Vienna Art Orchestra: Suite for the Green Eighties (1981 [1990], Hat Art) B+(**)
  161. Vienna Art Orchestra: Quiet Ways: Ballads (1996 [1997], Amadeo) B+(**)
  162. Vienna Art Orchestra: All That Strauss (2000, TCB) B+(*)
  163. Miroslav Vitous: Journey's End (1982 [1983], ECM) A-
  164. Philipp Wachsmann/Paul Lytton: Some Other Season (1997 [1999], ECM) B+(**)
  165. Mal Waldron/Reggie Workman/Billy Higgins: Up Popped the Devil (1973 [1974], Enja) B+(**)
  166. Mal Waldron & Steve Lacy: Live at Dreher Paris 1981 (1981 [2003], Hatology, 4CD) A-
  167. Jack Walrath: Master of Suspense (1986 [1987], Blue Note) A-
  168. Jack Walrath: Unsafe at Any Speed (2014 [2015], SteepleChase) B+(***)
  169. Priska Walss/Gabriela Friedli: Intervista (2000-02 [2003], Intakt) B+(***)
  170. Cedar Walton: Roots (1997 [1999], Astor Place) B+(***)
  171. Weather Report: The Best of Weather Report (1973-80 [2002], Columbia/Legacy) B+(**)
  172. Weather Report: Live in Tokyo (1972, Columbia, 2CD) B+(**)
  173. Eberhard Weber: The Colors of Chloë (1973 [1974], ECM) B+(*)
  174. Eberhard Weber: Yellow Fields (1975 [1976], ECM) B+(***)
  175. Eberhard Weber: Pendulum (1993, ECM) B+(***)
  176. Bobby Wellins: The Satin Album (1996, Jazzizit) B+(**)
  177. Bobby Wellins Quartet: Don't Worry 'Bout Me (1996 [1997], Cadillac) B+(***)
  178. Kate Westbrook: Cuff Clout (2001 [2004], Voiceprint) B+(**)
  179. Mike Westbrook Trio: Love for Sale (1985 [1990], Hat Art) A-
  180. Mike Westbrook: Westbrook-Rossini (1986 [1988], Hat Art) B+(*)
  181. Mike Westbrook: Westbrook-Rossini, Zürich Live 1986 (1986 [1994], Hat Art, 2CD) B+(**)
  182. Mike Westbrook: Glad Day: Settings of William Blake (1997 [1999], Enja, 2CD) B+(**)
  183. Mike Westbrook: Chanson Irresponsable (2002 [2003], Enja, 2CD) B+(*)
  184. Mike Westbrook: After Abbey Road (1996-2009 [2019], Westbrook) B-
  185. Petter Wettre Quartet: Pig Virus (1998, Curling Legs) B+(***)
  186. Petter Wettre Quintet: Household Name (2002 [2003], Household) B+(**)
  187. Petter Wettre/Dave Liebman: Tour De Force (2000 [2004], Household) B+(**)
  188. Gerald Wilson: The Artist Selects (1961-69 [2005], Pacific Jazz) B+(**)
  189. Gerald Wilson Orchestra: New York New Sound (2002 [2003], Mack Avenue) B+(***)
  190. Steve Wilson Quartet: Four for Time (1994 [1996], Criss Cross) B+(***)
  191. Norma Winstone: Edge of Time (1971 [1972], Argo) B+(***)
  192. Nils Wogram: Root 70 (2000 [2001], 2nd Floor) A-
  193. Nils Wogram: Odd and Awkward (2000 [2001], Enja, 2CD) B+(***)
  194. Nils Wogram's Root 70: Getting Rooted (2003, Enja) B+(**)
  195. Bojan Z Trio: Transpacifik (2003, Label Bleu) B+(**)
  196. Jeppe Zeeberg: It's the Most Basic Thing You Can Do on a Boat (2014, Barefoot) B+(***)
  197. Jeppe Zeeberg: Riding on the Boogie Woogie of Life (2015, Barefoot) B+(**)
  198. Jeppe Zeeberg: The Four Seasons (2017, Barefoot) B+(*)
  199. Jeppe Zeeberg: Eight Seemingly Unrelated Pieces of Piano Music (2018, Barefoot) A-
  200. Jeppe Zeeberg: Universal Disappointment (2019, self-released) B
  201. Monica Zetterlund: Swedish Sensation (1958, Columbia) B+(**)
  202. Stu Martin/John Surman: Live at Woodstock Town Hall (1975 [1976], Pye) B+(***)
  203. John McLaughlin/Dave Holland/John Surman/Stu Martin/Karl Berger: Where Fortune Smiles (1971, Dawn) B+(***)
  204. Sun Ra and His Myth Science Arkestra: We Travel the Space Ways (1956-60 [1960], El Saturn) B+(*)
  205. Mr. Sun Ra and His Arkestra: Bad and Beautiful (1961 [1972], El Saturn) B+(**)
  206. Steve Lacy & Mal Waldron: Live at Dreher Paris 1981, Round Midnight Vol. 1 (1981 [1996], Hat Art, 2CD) A-
  207. Mal Waldron & Steve Lacy: Live at Dreher Paris 1981, The Peak Vol. 2 (1981 [1996], Hat Hut, 2CD) A-

March 27

  1. Sarah Bernadette: Sad Poems on My Phone (2023, Blujazz, EP) B
  2. Jim Black & the Schrimps: Ain't No Saint (2022 [2023], Intakt) A-
  3. Ludovica Burtone: Sparks (2020 [2023], Outside In Music) B+(**)
  4. Sara Caswell: The Way to You (2019 [2023], Anzic) B+(***)
  5. Che Noir: Noir or Never (2023, Poetic, EP) B+(**)
  6. Andrew Cyrille: Music Delivery/Percussion (2022 [2023], Intakt) B+(**)
  7. DJ Black Low: Impumelelo (2023, Awesome Tapes From Africa) B+(***)
  8. East Axis: No Subject (2023, Mack Avenue) B+(***)
  9. Robert Forster: The Candle and the Flame (2023, Tapete) A-
  10. Bára Gisladottir: Silva (2023, Sono Luminus) B+(**)
  11. Brad Goode: The Unknown (2022 [2023], Origin) B+(**)
  12. Christoph Irniger Pilgrim: Ghost Cat (2022 [2023], Intakt) B+(**)
  13. Floy Krouchi/James Brandon Lewis/Benjamin Sanz: Cliffs (2022, Off) A-
  14. Ingrid Laubrock: The Last Quiet Place (2019 [2023], Pyroclastic) B+(***)
  15. Bill Laurance & Michael League: Where You Wish You Were (2022 [2023], ACT) B+(**)
  16. Joëlle Léandre: Zurich Concert (2022 [2023], Intakt) B+(**)
  17. Leap Day Trio: Live at the Cafe Bohemia (2020 [2023], Giant Step Arts) B+(***)
  18. James Brandon Lewis Trio: Eye of I (2021 [2023], Anti-) A-
  19. Liv.e: Girl in the Half Pearl (2023, In Real Life) B+(**)
  20. Manzanita Quintet: Osmosis (2021 [2023], Origin) B+(*)
  21. Andrew Moorhead: Interleaved (2022 [2023], OA2) B
  22. The Necks: Travel (2023, Northern Spy) B+(**)
  23. Aymée Nuviola: Havana Nocturne (2022 [2023], Worldwide) B+(**)
  24. Christopher Parker & the Band of Guardian Angels: Yeah Yeah! (2019 [2023], Mahakala Music) B+(**)
  25. Ivo Perelman/Joe Morris: Elliptic Time (2021 [2022], Mahakala Music) A-
  26. Rich Perry: Everything Happens (2021 [2022], SteepleChase) B+(**)
  27. Scott Petito: Many Worlds (2022 [2023], Planet Arts) B
  28. Chris Potter: Got the Keys to the Kingdom: Live at the Village Vanguard (2022 [2023], Edition) B+(***)
  29. Mason Razavi: Six-String Standards (2021-22 [2023], OA2) B+(**)
  30. Dave Sewelson/William Parker/Steve Hirsch: The Gate (2022, Mahakala Music) B+(***)
  31. Steve Swell/Joe McPhee/Chris Corsano: Sometimes the Air Is (2022 [2023], Mahakala Music) B+(***)
  32. Rich Thompson: Who Do You Have to Know? (2023, Origin) B+(*)
  33. Triogram: Triogram (2023, Circle Theory Media) B+(**)
  34. Dan Trudell: Fishin' Again: A Tribute to Clyde Stubblefield & Dr. Lonnie Smith (2019-21 [2023], OA2) B+(***)
  35. Kali Uchis: Red Moon in Venus (2023, Interscope) B+(**)
  36. Stephen Ulrich: Music From This American Life (2023, Barbès) B+(***)
  37. Nadia Washington: Hope Resurgence (2023, New) B-
  38. Wednesday: Mowing the Leaves Instead of Piling 'Em Up (2022, Orindal) B+(*)
  39. Yo La Tengo: This Stupid World (2023, Matador) A-
  40. Balka Sound: Balka Sound (1981-83 [2022], Strut) B+(***)
  41. Sil Austin: Swingsation (1957-61 [1999], Verve) A-
  42. Charlie Barnet & Jimmy Dorsey: Swingsation (1936-46 [1999], GRP) B+(**)
  43. Wild Bill Davis & Johnny Hodges: In Atlantic City (1966 [1999], RCA) B+(**)
  44. Tommy Dorsey & Artie Shaw: Swingsation (1950-53 [1999], GRP) B+(*)
  45. Ella Fitzgerald With Chick Webb: Swingsation (1937-39 [1998], GRP) A-
  46. Benny Goodman: Swingsation (1956 [1999], GRP) B+(**)
  47. Barry Guy & the London Jazz Composers Orchestra: Harmos (1989, Intakt) B+(**)
  48. Barry Guy & the London Jazz Composers Orchestra: Double Trouble (1989 [1990], Intakt) B+(*)
  49. Barry Guy/The London Jazz Composers Orchestra: Portraits (1993 [1994], Intakt, 2CD) B+(**)
  50. Barry Guy/London Jazz Composers Orchestra/Irene Schweizer/Marilyn Crispell/Pierre Favre: Double Trouble Two (1995 [1998], Intakt) B+(***)
  51. Lionel Hampton: Swingsation (1942-47 [1998], GRP) A-
  52. Stefon Harris/Jason Moran/Greg Osby/Mark Shim: New Directions (1999 [2000], Blue Note) B+(***)
  53. Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra: Castle Rock (1951-52 [1955], Verve) A-
  54. Johnny Hodges: Duke's in Bed (1956 [1957], Verve) B+(**)
  55. Johnny Hodges and the Ellington Men: The Big Sound (1957, Verve) B+(**)
  56. Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra: Not So Dukish (1958, Verve) B+(**)
  57. Johnny Hodges: Sandy's Gone (1963 [1964], Verve) D+
  58. Bobby Hutcherson: Components (1965 [1966], Blue Note) B+(***)
  59. Italian Instabile Orchestra: Litania Sibilante (1999 [2000], Enja) B+(***)
  60. Milt Jackson: Ain't but a Few of Us Left (1981 [1982], Pablo) A-
  61. Milt Jackson: Wizard of the Vibes (1948-52 [2001], Blue Note) A-
  62. Milt Jackson: Early Modern (1949-54 [1999], Savoy Jazz) B+(***)
  63. Milt Jackson/Coleman Hawkins: Bean Bags (1958 [1959], Atlantic) A-
  64. Milt Jackson & John Coltrane: Bags & Trane (1959 [1988], Atlantic) B+(***)
  65. Milt Jackson: Memories of Thelonious Sphere Monk (1982, Pablo) B+(**)
  66. Milt Jackson/Ray Brown/Cedar Walton/Mickey Roker Quartet: It Don't Mean a Thing if You Can't Tap Your Foot to It (1984, Pablo) B+(**)
  67. Milt Jackson Meets the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra: Explosive! (1999, Qwest) B+(*)
  68. Illinois Jacquet: Jacquet's Street [The Definitive Black & Blue Sessions] (1976 [2003], Black & Blue) B+(**)
  69. Ahmad Jamal Trio: Cross Country Tour: 1958-1961 (1958-61 [1998], Chess, 2CD) A-
  70. Ahmad Jamal: À L'Olympia (2000 [2001], Dreyfus Jazz) A-
  71. Jazz at the Philharmonic: Best of the 1940s Concerts (1944-49 [1998], Verve) A-
  72. Jazz at the Philharmonic: J.A.T.P. in Tokyo: Live at the Nichigeki Theatre 1953 (1953 [1990], Pablo, 2CD) B+(***)
  73. Jazz at the Philharmonic: Stockholm '55: The Exciting Battle (1955 [1974], Pablo) B+(**)
  74. Jazz at the Philharmonic: J.A.T.P. in London, 1969 (1969 [1989], Pablo, 2CD) B+(***)
  75. The Jazz Tribe: The Jazz Tribe (1990 [1992], RED) A-
  76. The Jazz Tribe: The Next Step (1999, RED) B+(***)
  77. The Jazz Tribe: Everlasting (2008 [2009], RED) B+(**)
  78. Billy Jenkins: Beyond E Major (1984 [1985], Allmusic) B+(**)
  79. Billy Jenkins: Motorway at Night (1987 [1988], De Core) B+(**)
  80. Billy Jenkins With the Voice of God Collective: First Aural Art Exhibition (1984-91 [1992], VOTP) A-
  81. Billy Jenkins With the Blues Collective: Life (2001, VOCD) B+(***)
  82. Leroy Jenkins: Themes & Improvisations on the Blues (1994, CRI) B+(*)
  83. Jan Johansson: 8 Bitar (1961, Megafon) A
  84. Jan Johansson: Innertrio (1962, Megafon) B+(***)
  85. Jan Johansson: 8 Bitar/Innertrio (1961-62 [1989], Heptagon) A-
  86. Jan Johansson: Jazz På Svenska (1962-64 [1964], Megafon) B+(***)
  87. Jan Johansson: Jazz På Ryska (1967, Megafon) B+(***)
  88. Jan Johansson: Folkvisor (1962-67 [1994], Heptagon) B+(***)
  89. Charlie Johnson's Paradise Band: Harlem in the 1920s (1925-29 [2018], Digital Gramophone) B+(***)
  90. Etta Jones: Sings Lady Day (2001, HighNote) A-
  91. Etta Jones: Don't Go to Strangers (1960, Prestige) B+(***)
  92. Etta Jones: Lonely and Blue (1962, Prestige) B+(**)
  93. Etta Jones: My Buddy: Etta Jones Sings the Songs of Buddy Johnson (1997 [1998], HighNote) A-
  94. Etta Jones: All the Way: Etta Jones Sings Sammy Cahn (1999, HighNote) B+(**)
  95. Etta Jones: Easy Living (2000, HighNote) B+(**)
  96. Quincy Jones: This Is How I Feel About Jazz (1956 [1957], ABC-Paramount) B+(***)
  97. Quincy Jones: Go West, Man! (1957, ABC-Paramount) A-
  98. Louis Jordan: Swingsation (1939-53 [1999], GRP) A-
  99. Theo Jörgensmann & Eckard Koltermann: Pagine Gialle (1995 [2001], Hatology) B+(***)
  100. Egil Kapstad: Cherokee (1988 [1989], Gemini) B+(**)
  101. Egil Kapstad Trio: Remembrance (1993 [1994], Gemini) B+(***)
  102. Jan Kaspersen Quintet: Live in Sofie's Cellar in Copenhagen/Vol. 1 (1991, Olufsen) B+(***)
  103. Stan Kenton: Innovations in Modern Music (1950, Capitol) B
  104. Stan Kenton: New Conceptions of Artistry in Rhythm (1952 [1989], Capitol) B+(*)
  105. Stan Kenton: Easy Go (1950-52 [2001], Capitol) B+(*)
  106. Stan Kenton: City of Glass (1947-53 [1995], Capitol) B
  107. David Kikoski: Almost Twilight (1999 [2000], Criss Cross) B+(***)
  108. Rebecca Kilgore With Dan Barrett's Celestial Six: I Saw Stars (1994 [1995], Arbors) B+(**)
  109. Rebecca Kilgore: Harlem Butterfly: A Remembrance of Maxine Sullivan (2000 [2001], Audiophile) B+(***)
  110. Jonny King: The Meltdown (1997, Enja) B+(***)
  111. Ryan Kisor: Power Source (1999, Criss Cross) B+(***)
  112. Hans Koch/Martin Schütz/Fredy Studer & El Nil Troop: Heavy Cairo Traffic (1995 [1997], Intuition) A-
  113. Steve Kuhn: The Best Things (1999 [2000], Reservoir) B+(**)
  114. Lambert, Hendricks & Ross: The Hottest New Group in Jazz (1959, Columbia) B+(**)
  115. Lambert, Hendricks & Ross: Sing Ellington (1960, Columbia) B-
  116. Lambert, Hendricks & Ross: High Flying (1961, Columbia) B
  117. Lambert, Hendricks & Ross: The Hottest New Group in Jazz (1959-62 [1996], Columbia/Legacy, 2CD) B
  118. Joëlle Léandre's Canvas Trio: L'Histoire De Mme. Tasco (1992 [1993], Hat Art) B+(***)
  119. Joëlle Léandre & Kevin Norton: Winter in New York (2006 [2007], Leo) B+(***)
  120. John Lewis: The John Lewis Piano (1956 [1957], Atlantic) B+(***)
  121. John Lewis/Bill Perkins/Percy Heath/Chico Hamilton/Jim Hall: Grand Encounter: 2° East - 3° West (1957, Vogue) B+(***)
  122. John Lewis: Improvised Meditations & Excursions (1959, Atlantic) A-
  123. John Lewis: Essence (1960-62 [1964], Atlantic) B+(*)
  124. Ove Lind Quartet: One Morning in May (1975 [1991], Phontastic) A-
  125. Joe Lovano: Sounds of Joy (1991, Enja) B+(***)
  126. Jimmie Lunceford: Swingsation (1934-37 [1998], GRP) A-
  127. Junior Mance/Martin Rivera: For Dancers Only (1983, Sackville) B+(**)
  128. Mat Maneri Trio: So What? (1998 [1999], Hatology) B+(***)
  129. Mat Maneri Trio: For Conseqeuence (2001 [2003], Leo) B+(**)
  130. Albert Mangelsdorff Trio: Triple Entente (1982 [1983], MPS) B+(***)
  131. Albert Mangelsdorff: Three Originals: Never Let It End/A Jazz Tune I Hope/Triple Entente (1970-82 [1995], MPS, 2CD) B+(***)
  132. Michael Mantler: More Movies (1979-80 [1980], Watt) B+(**)
  133. Michael Mantler: Movies/More Movies (1977-80 [2000], Watt/ECM) B+(***)
  134. Bill Mays Trio: Summer Sketches (2000 [2001], Palmetto) B+(***)
  135. Ron McClure Quintet: Closer to Your Tears (1996 [1997], SteepleChase) B+(**)
  136. Howard McGhee/Milt Jackson: Howard McGhee and Milt Jackson (1948 [1955], Savoy) B+(***)
  137. Marian McPartland: Contrasts (1972-73 [2003], Jazz Alliance, 2CD) A-
  138. Misha Mengelberg: Mix (1994, ICP) B+(***)
  139. Helen Merrill: At Nalen With Jan Johansson (1959 [2012], Riverside) B+(***)
  140. Butch Morris: Homeing (1987 [1989], Sound Aspects) B+(**)
  141. New Winds: Potion (1997 [1998], Victo) B+(**)
  142. New Winds: Digging It Harder From Afar (1989-94 [1995], Victo) B+(***)
  143. David Newton: 12th of the 12th: A Jazz Portrait of Frank Sinatra (1995, Candid) B+(**)
  144. Anita O'Day: Anita O'Day's Finest Hour (1954-62 [2000], Verve) A-
  145. The Original Dixieland Jazz Band: The First Jazz Recordings 1917-1921 (1917-21 [1998], Timeless) B+(***)
  146. Greg Osby: Zero (1998, Blue Note) B+(***)
  147. Greg Osby: Inner Circle (2002, Blue Note) B+(***)
  148. Greg Osby: St. Louis Shoes (2003, Blue Note) B+(**)
  149. Oslo 13: Off Balance (1987 [1988], Odin) B+(***)
  150. Tony Oxley: Ichnos (1969 [1971], RCA) B+(**)
  151. Tony Oxley: 4 Compositions for Sextet (1970, Columbia) B+(***)
  152. Tony Oxley/Derek Bailey: Quartet (1993 [2008], Jazzwerkstatt) B+(***)
  153. Tiny Parham: Tiny Parham 1928-1930 (1928-30 [1996], Timeless, 2CD) B+(***)
  154. Evan Parker/Keith Rowe: Dark Rags (1999-2000 [2000], Potlatch) B+(***)
  155. Evan Parker Trio & Peter Brötzmann Trio: The Bishop's Move (2003 [2004], Victo) A-
  156. Evan Parker/Barry Guy/Paul Lytton: Zafiro (2006, Maya) A-
  157. Evan Parker/Matthew Wright/Adam Linson/John Coxon/Ashley Wales: Trance Map +: Crepuscule in Nickelsdorf (2017 [2019], Intakt) B+(**)
  158. Partisans: Max (2004 [2005], Babel) A-
  159. Rich Perry: Beautiful Love (1994 [1995], SteepleChase) A-
  160. The Rich Perry Quartet: What Is This? (1995 [1996], SteepleChase) B+(***)
  161. Rich Perry Quartet: So in Love (1997 [1998], SteepleChase) A-
  162. Rich Perry: Doxy (1998 [2000], SteepleChase) B+(***)
  163. Rich Perry: O Grande Amor (1999 [2000], SteepleChase) B+(**)
  164. Rich Perry Quartet: Hearsay (2001 [2002], SteepleChase) B+(***)
  165. Enrico Pieranunzi/Marc Johnson/Joey Baron: Current Conditions (2001 [2003], CAM Jazz) B+(**)
  166. Jean-Michel Pilc Trio: Together: Live at Sweet Basil (1999 [2000], Challenge, 2CD) A-
  167. Paul Plimley/Trichy Sankaran: Ivory Ganesh Meets Doctor Drums (1996-98 [1998], Songlines) A-
  168. Valery Ponomarev: Live at Sweet Basil (1993 [1994], Reservoir) B+(***)
  169. Michel Portal: Dockings (1997 [1998], Label Bleu) A-
  170. Chris Potter Quartet: Sundiata (1993 [1995], Criss Cross) B+(***)
  171. Mel Powell: Trios: Borderline/Thigamagig (1954 [1993], Vanguard) A-
  172. Quartett: No Secrets (1988, New Albion) B+(**)
  173. Freddy Randall & His Band: My Tiny Band Is Chosen: The Parlophone Years 1952-1957 (1952-57 [2017], Lake) B+(**)
  174. The Recyclers: Visit (1995 [1997], Babel) B+(**)
  175. Buddy Rich: Compact Jazz: Buddy Rich (1955-61 [1987], Verve)
  176. Howard Riley: Flight (1971, Turtle) A-
  177. Howard Riley: Feathers With Jaki (1984-88 [1996], Slam) B+(***)
  178. Howard Riley: Consequences (2003 [2005], 33 Records) B+(***)
  179. Howard Riley: Short Stories (Volume Two) (2004-06 [2006], Slam, 2CD) B+(**)
  180. Max Roach: With the New Orchestra of Boston and the So What Brass Quintet (1993-95 [1996], Blue Note) B+(**)
  181. Max Roach: To the Max! (1990-91 [1992], Enja, 2CD) B+(**)
  182. Renee Rosnes: Art & Soul (1999, Blue Note) B+(**)
  183. Jim Rotondi: Iron Man (2005 [2006], Criss Cross) B+(***)
  184. ROVA Saxophone Quartet: Bingo (1996 [1998], Victo) B+(**)
  185. Paul Rutherford/Philipp Wachsmann/Barry Guy: ISKRA NCKPA 1903 (1992 [1995], Maya) B+(**)
  186. Samo Salamon Quartet: Ornethology (2003 [2004], Samo) A-
  187. Samo Salomon Sextet: Ela's Dream (2004 [2005], Splasc(H)) B+(***)
  188. Marit Sandvik: Song, Fall Soft (1995, Taurus) B+(***)
  189. Michel Sardaby Trio: Night Cap (1970, Disques Debs) A-
  190. Dave Schnitter: Sketch (2001 [2004], Omix/Sunnyside) B+(***)
  191. Irene Schweizer/Maggie Nichols/George Lewis/Joëlle Léandre/Günter Sommer: The Storming of the Winter Palace (1986-88 [1988], Intakt) B+(***)
  192. Jimmy Scott: Dream (1995, Sire) A-
  193. Cecil Taylor/Bill Dixon/Tony Oxley: Cecil Taylor/Bill Dixon/Tony Oxley (2002, Victo) B+(**)
  194. Sam "The Man" Taylor: Swingsation (1954-56 [1999], Verve) B+(***)

February 27

  1. Don Aliquo: Growth (2022 [2023], Ear Up) B+(**)
  2. Kwesi Arthur: Son of Jacob (2022, Ground Up Chale) B+(**)
  3. Anthony Branker & Imagine: What Place Can Be for Us? A Suite in Ten Movements (2022 [2023], Origin) A-
  4. Iris DeMent: Working on a World (2023, Flariella) A-
  5. Margherita Fava: Tatatu (2022 [2023], self-released) A-
  6. Satoko Fujii/Otomo Yoshihide: Perpetual Motion (2022 [2023], Ayler) B+(***)
  7. Skip Grasso: Becoming (2022 [2023], Barking Coda Music) B
  8. Scott Hamilton: Talk to Me, Baby (2022, Blau) B+(***)
  9. Thomas Heberer/Ken Filiano/Phil Haynes: Spontaneous Composition (2022, Corner Store Music) B+(**)
  10. Jo Lawry: Acrobats (2022 [2023], Whirlwind) A-
  11. Yosef Gutman Levitt/Tal Yahalom: Tsuf Harim (2023, Soul Song) B+(***)
  12. Dave Liebman: Live at Smalls (2022 [2023], Cellar Music) B+(***)
  13. Delfeayo Marsalis Uptown Jazz Orchestra: Uptown on Mardi Gras Day (2022 [2023], Troubadour Jass) B+(***)
  14. Jason Moran: From the Dancehall to the Battlefield (2022 [2023], Yes) A-
  15. Ben Rosenblum Nebula Project: A Thousand Pebbles (2023, One Trick Dog) B+(*)
  16. Markus Rutz: Storybook (2023, Jmarq) B+(**)
  17. The Dave Stryker Trio: Prime (2022 [2023], Strikezone) B+(***)
  18. Eldad Tarmu: Tarmu Jazz Quartet (2022 [2023], Queen of Bohemia) B+(**)
  19. Rachel Therrien Latin Jazz Project: Mi Hogar (2022 [2023], Outside In Music) B+(**)
  20. Greg Ward's Rogue Parade: Dion's Quest (2021 [2023], Sugah Hoof) B-
  21. Alex Weiss: Most Don't Have Enough (2023, Ears & Eyes) B+(*)
  22. Walter Blanding: The Olive Tree (1999, Criss Cross) B+(**)
  23. Ray Brown: The Best of the Concord Years (1973-93 [2002], Concord, 2CD) B+(**)
  24. Terri Lyne Carrington/Adam Rogers/Jimmy Haslip/Greg Osby: Structure (2003 [2004], ACT) B+(***)
  25. Betty Carter: Look What I Got! (1988, Verve) B+(*)
  26. Ron Carter/Jim Hall: Telephone (1984 [1985], Concord) B+(*)
  27. Soesja Citroen: Soesja Citroen Sings Thelonious Monk (1983 [1994], Timeless) B+(**)
  28. Soesja Citroen: Songs for Lovers and Losers (1996, Challenge) B+(**)
  29. The Johnny Coles Quartet: New Morning (1982 [1983], Criss Cross) B+(***)
  30. George Colligan: Agent 99 (1999 [2001], SteepleChase) B+(**)
  31. Eddie Condon: 1928-1931 (1928-31 [1995], Timeless) B+(**)
  32. Eddie Condon: The Town Hall Concerts Five and Six (1944, Jazzology) B+(***)
  33. Eddie Condon's All-Stars: Jam Session Coast-to-Coast (1954, Columbia, EP) B+(***)
  34. Eddie Condon: Bixieland (1955, Columbia) A-
  35. Eddie Condon: Eddie Condon's Treasury of Jazz (1956, Columbia) B+(***)
  36. Eddie Condon: Bixieland/Treasury of Jazz (1955-56 [2003], Collectables) B+(***)
  37. Eddie Condon: In Japan (1964 [2002], Chiaroscuro) B+(***)
  38. Chick Corea: Rendezvous in New York (2001 [2003], Stretch, 2CD) B+(**)
  39. Johnny Costa: Classic Costa (1990-91 [1991], Chiaroscuro) B+(***)
  40. The Sonny Criss Orchestra: Sonny's Dream (Birth of the New Cool) (1968, Prestige) B+(***)
  41. Meredith D'Ambrosio: It's Your Dance (1985, Sunnyside) B+(***)
  42. Lars Danielsson Quartet: Poems (1991, Dragon) A-
  43. Stefano D'Anna Trio: Leapin' In (1991 [1992], Splasc(H)) B+(***)
  44. Stefano D'Anna Quartet: Carousel (1998, Splasc(H)) B+(***)
  45. Stefano D'Anna: Runa (2003 [2004], Splasc(H)) B+(***)
  46. Carlo Actis Dato: Ankara Twist (1989 [1990], Splasc(H)) B+(***)
  47. Carlo Actis Dato Quartet: Bagdad Boogie (1992, Splasc(H)) B+(**)
  48. Carlo Actis Dato Quartet: Blue Cairo (1995 [1996], Splasc(H)) B+(**)
  49. Carlo Actis Dato Quartet: Istanbul Rap (2002 [2003], YVP) A-
  50. Wolfgang Dauner/Charlie Mariano/Dino Saluzzi: Pas De Trois (1989, Mood) B+(**)
  51. Iris DeMent: The Trackless Woods (2015, Flariella) B+(*)
  52. Danny D'Imperio: Blues for Philly Joe (1991 [1992], V.S.O.P.) A-
  53. Danny D'Imperio: Hip to It (1992 [1993], V.S.O.P.) B+(**)
  54. Johnny Dodds: The Chronological Johnny Dodds 1927 (1927 [1991], Classics) A-
  55. Arne Domnérus Quartet: Sugar Fingers (1993, Phontastic) B+(***)
  56. Kenny Drew Jr.: Third Phase (1989, Jazz City) B+(***)
  57. Dutch Swing College Band: Live in 1960 (1960 [1988], Philips) B+(***)
  58. Billy Eckstine: Everything I Have Is Yours: The MGM Years (1947-58 [1994], Verve, 2CD) B+(**)
  59. Marty Ehrlich: Pliant Plaint (1987 [1988], Enja) B+(**)
  60. Marty Ehrlich: New York Child (1995 [1996], Enja) B+(***)
  61. Roy Eldridge & Vic Dickenson: With Eddie Locke and His Friends Feat. Budd Johnson, Tommy Flanagan, Major Holley: Recorded in Concert at St. Peter's Church, NYC, May 20, 1978 (1978 [1995], Storyville) B+(**)
  62. Ethnic Heritage Ensemble: Three Guys From Chikago (1981, Moers Music) B+(**)
  63. Bill Evans: The Brilliant (1980 [1990], Timeless) A-
  64. John Fedchock: New York Big Band (1992 [1995], Reservoir) B+(***)
  65. Maynard Ferguson: Birdland Dream Band (1956 [1957], Vik) B+(***)
  66. Maynard Ferguson: Birdland Dream Band: Volume 2 (1956 [1957], Vik) B+(**)
  67. Free Jazz Quartet: Premonitions (1989, Matchless) B+(***)
  68. Chico Freeman: Chico (1977, India Navigation) B+(***)
  69. Chico Freeman: Kings of Mali (1977 [1978], India Navigation) B+(**)
  70. Chico Freeman: The Outside Within (1978 [1981], India Navigation) A-
  71. Chico Freeman Quartet: No Time Left (1979, Black Saint) B+(***)
  72. Chico Freeman/Von Freeman: Freeman & Freeman (1981 [1989], India Navigation) B+(***)
  73. Chico Freeman: You'll Know When You Get There (1988 [1989], Black Saint) B+(***)
  74. Don Friedman: My Romance: Solo Piano (1996 [1997], SteepleChase) B+(***)
  75. Richard Galliano: Concerts Inédits (1996-98 [1999], Dreyfus, 3CD) A-
  76. Vincent Gardner Quintet: Elbow Room (2005, SteepleChase) B+(**)
  77. Charles Gayle Quartet: More Live at the Knitting Factory: February, 1993 (1993, Knitting Factory Works, 2CD) B+(***)
  78. Michael Gibbs: Michael Gibbs (1970, Deram) A-
  79. The Mike Gibbs Orchestra: Big Music (1988-90 [1996], ACT) B+(***)
  80. Jon Gordon: The Things You Are (2005 [2007], ArtistShare) B+(***)
  81. Stéphane Grappelli/Michel Petrucciani: Flamingo (1995 [1996], Dreyfus) B+(**)
  82. Benny Green/Russell Malone: Jazz at the Bistro (2002 [2003], Telarc) B+(**)
  83. Bobby Hackett and His Jazz Band: Coast Concert (1955 [1956], Capitol) B+(**)
  84. Bobby Hackett/Jack Teagarden: Jazz Ultimate (1957 [1958], Capitol) B+(**)
  85. Bobby Hackett: Hello Louis: Bobby Hackett Plays the Music of Louis Armstrong (1964, Epic) B+(***)
  86. The Bobby Hackett Quartet Plus Vic Dickenson: This Is My Bag (1968 [1969], Project 3) B+(**)
  87. Charlie Haden/Egberto Gismonti: In Montreal (1989 [2001], ECM) B+(**)
  88. Charlie Haden/Jan Garbarek/Egberto Gismonti: Magico (1979 [1980], ECM) B+(*)
  89. Charlie Haden/Jan Garbarek/Egberto Gismonti: Folk Songs (1979 [1981], ECM) B+(**)
  90. Charlie Haden/Billy Higgins/Enrico Pieranunzi: First Song (1990 [1992], Soul Note) B+(***)
  91. Jim Hall: Jazz Guitar (1957, Pacific Jazz) B+(**)
  92. Jim Hall: Dialogues (1995, Telarc) B+(***)
  93. Bengt Hallberg: Time on My Hands (1994-95 [1995], Improkomp, 2CD) B+(***)
  94. Scott Hamilton: From the Beginning (1977-78 [2002], Concord, 2CD) A-
  95. Scott Hamilton: Tenorshoes (1979 [1980], Concord) B+(***)
  96. Lionel Hampton: Ring Dem Bells [Bluebird's Best] (1937-40 [2002], RCA Bluebird) A-
  97. Lionel Hampton: Vol. 2: The Jumpin' Jive: The All-Star Groups: 1937-39 (1937-39 [1990], RCA Bluebird) A-
  98. Lionel Hampton and His Orchestra: Midnight Sun: The Original American Decca Recordings (1946-47 [1993], MCA) B+(**)
  99. George Haslam: Duos East West (1997 [1998], Slam) B+(***)
  100. George Haslam/Paul Hession: Pendle Hawk Carapace (2002, Slam) B+(**)
  101. George Haslam/Borah Bergman/Paul Hession: The Mahout (2003 [2004], Slam) B+(**)
  102. Jon Hazilla Trio: Tiny Capers (2001, Double-Time) B+(**)
  103. Thomas Heberer/Dieter Manderscheid: Chicago Breakdown: The Music of Jelly Roll Morton (1989 [1993], Jazz Haus Musik) B+(***)
  104. Thomas Heberer/Dieter Manderscheid: What a Wonderful World (2001 [2002], Jazz Haus Musik) B+(**)
  105. Peter Herborn: Large One (1997 [1998], Jazzline) B+(**)
  106. Fred Hersch/Jay Clayton: Beautiful Love (1994 [2017], Sunnyside) B+(**)
  107. John Hicks: Live at Maybeck Recital Hall, Volume Seven (1990 [1991], Concord) B+(***)
  108. John Hicks: Impressions of Mary Lou (1998 [2000], HighNote) B+(***)
  109. Andrew Hill: Grass Roots (1968, Blue Note) B+(*)
  110. Andrew Hill: Grass Roots [Connoisseur Series] (1968 [2000], Blue Note) B+(*)
  111. Andrew Hill: Lift Every Voice (1969 [1970], Blue Note) B
  112. Andrew Hill: Lift Every Voice [Connoisseur Series (1969-70 [2001], Blue Note) B-
  113. Andrew Hill Trio: Invitation (1974 [1992], SteepleChase) B+(**)
  114. Andrew Hill: Spiral (1974-75 [1975], Arista/Freedom) A-
  115. Andrew Hill: Divine Revelation (1975 [1994], SteepleChase) B+(**)
  116. Andrew Hill Trio: Strange Serenade (1980, Soul Note) B+(***)
  117. Andrew Hill: Faces of Hope (1980, Soul Note) B+(*)
  118. Dave Holland Quintet: Points of View (1997 [1998], ECM) B+(**)
  119. Dave Holland Quintet: Not for Nothin' (2000 [2001], ECM) B+(**)
  120. Yuri Honing: Seven (2001, Jazz in Motion/Challenge) B+(**)
  121. Tristan Honsinger: A Camel's Kiss (1999 [2000], ICP) B+(***)
  122. Elmo Hope Ensemble: Sounds From Rikers Island (1963 [2003], Fresh Sound) B+(***)
  123. Shirley Horn: May the Music Never End (2003, Verve) A-
  124. Wayne Horvitz: 4 + 1 Ensemble (1998, Intuition) B+(***)
  125. Dick Hyman & John Sheridan: Forgotten Dreams: Archives of Novelty Piano (1920's-1930's) (2001 [2002], Arbors) B+(***)
  126. Abdullah Ibrahim Trio: Yarona (1995, Tiptoe) A-
  127. Abdullah Ibrahim: Cape Town Flowers (1997, Tiptoe) B+(**)
  128. Albert King: The Very Best of Albert King [Blues Masters: The Essential Blues Collection] (1960-73 [1999], Rhino) A-
  129. Dave Liebman: Drum Ode (1974 [1975], ECM) A-
  130. David Liebman/Richard Beirach: Double Edge (1985 [1987], Storyville) B+(**)
  131. Dave Liebman Group: Miles Away (1994 [1995], Owl) B+(**)
  132. Bobby Marchan: There's Something on Your Mind: The Greatest Hits (1960-72 [2014], Fuel 2000) B+(**)
  133. The New York Allstars: Oh, Yeah! The New York Allstars Play More Music of Louis Armstrong (1998, Nagel Heyer) B+(***)
  134. The New York Allstars: Hey Ba-Ba-Re-Bop!: The New York Allstars Play Lionel Hampton: Volume One: (1998 [1999], Nagel Heyer) A-
  135. Return to Forever: The Anthology (1973-76 [2008], Concord, 2CD) C
  136. Return to Forever Featuring Chick Corea: Hymn to the Seventh Galaxy (1973, Polydor) C
  137. Return to Forever Featuring Chick Corea: Where Have I Known You Before (1974, Polydor) C
  138. Return to Forever Featuring Chick Corea: No Mystery (1975, Polydor) C-
  139. Return to Forever: Musicmagic (1977, Columbia) C-
  140. Huey "Piano" Smith & His Clowns: Having a Good Time (1957-58 [1959], Ace) A-
  141. Huey "Piano" Smith: That'll Get It: Even More of the Best (1956-62 [1999], Westside) B+(**)
  142. Tough Young Tenors: Alone Together (1991, Antilles) B+(***)
  143. Junior Wells & the Aces: Live in Boston 1966 (1966 [2010], Delmark) B+(**)
  144. Junior Wells: Live at Theresa's 1975 (1975 [2006], Delmark) B+(***)
  145. Simon H. Fell: Composition No. 12.5: Compilation II for Improvisers, Jazz Ensemble and Electronics (1990 [1999], Bruce's Fingers) ++
  146. Simon H. Fell: Composition No. 30: Compilation III: For Improvisers, Big Band and Chamber Ensemble (1998, Bruce's Fingers) +
  147. Paul Hession/Alan Wilkinson/Simon H. Fell: Foom! Foom! (1992, Bruce's Fingers) +

January 31

  1. 75 Dollar Bill: Social Music at Troost Vol. 3: (Other) People's Music (2015-17 [2022], self-released) A-
  2. Ab-Soul: Herbert (2022, Top Dawg) B
  3. Courtney Marie Andrews: Loose Future (2022, Fat Possum) B+(**)
  4. Archers of Loaf: Reason in Decline (2022, Merge) B+(*)
  5. Art Ensemble of Chicago: The Sixth Decade From Paris to Paris: Live at Sons D'Hiver (2020 [2023], RogueArt, 2CD) A-
  6. Asake: Mr. Money With the Vibe (2022, YBNL Nation/Empire) B+(***)
  7. Authentically Plastic: Raw Space (2022, Hakuna Kulala) B+(**)
  8. Avantdale Bowling Club: Trees (2022, Years Gone By) B+(***)
  9. Backxwash: His Happiness Shall Come First Even Though We Are Suffering (2022, Ugly Hag) B+(**)
  10. John Bailey: Time Bandits (2022 [2023], Freedom Road) B+(**)
  11. Kelsea Ballerini: Subject to Change (2022, Black River) B+(*)
  12. Lucian Ban: Ways of Disappearing (2021 [2022], Sunnyside) B+(**)
  13. Barcelona Art Orchestra: Ragtime Stories (2021 [2022], UnderPool) B+(***)
  14. Batida: Neon Colonialismo (2022, Crammed Discs) B+(**)
  15. Ecko Bazz: Mmaso (2022, Hakuna Kulala) B+(**)
  16. Lakecia Benjamin: Phoenix (2022 [2023], Whirlwind) A-
  17. Bruno Berle: No Reino Dos Afetos (2022, Far Out) B+(**)
  18. Blackpink: Born Pink (2022, YG Entertainment) B+(***)
  19. Bliss Quintet: Dramaqueen (2022, Jazzland) B+(*)
  20. The Bobby Lees: Bellevue (2022, Ipecac) A-
  21. Bodysync: Radio Active (2022, self-released) B
  22. Apollo Brown & Philmore Greene: Cost of Living (2022, Mello Music Group) A-
  23. Buruklyn Boyz: East Mpaka London (2022, self-released) B+(**)
  24. The Cactus Blossoms: One Day (2022, Walkie Talkie) B
  25. Bill Callahan: YTILAER (2022, Drag City) B+(*)
  26. Loyle Carner: Hugo (2022, EMI) B+(**)
  27. Paul Cauthen: Country Coming Down (2022, Thirty Tigers/Velvet Rose) B+(*)
  28. Sarah Mary Chadwick: Flipped It (2022, Kill Rock Stars, EP) B
  29. Chat Pile: God's Country (2022, The Flenser) B+(*)
  30. Che Noir: The Last Remnants (2022, TCF Music Group, EP) B+(**)
  31. Brent Cobb: And Now, Let's Turn to Page . . . (2022, Ol' Buddy) B+(**)
  32. Luke Combs: Growin' Up (2022, Columbia Nashville) B+(*)
  33. Alaide Costa: O Que Meus Calos Dizem Sobre Mim (2022, Tres Selos) B+(***)
  34. Madison Cunningham: Revealer (2022, Verve Forecast) B+(**)
  35. Rosalie Cunningham: Two Piece Puzzle (2022, Machine Elf) B
  36. Czarface: Czarmageddon (2022, Silver Age) B+(***)
  37. Lucrecia Dalt: ¡Ay! (2022, RVNG Intl) A-
  38. Sarah Davachi: Two Sisters (2022, Late Music) B+(*)
  39. Richard Dawson: The Ruby Chord (2022, Domino) B-
  40. DJ Lag: Meeting With the King (2022, Ice Drop) B+(***)
  41. Drake: Honestly, Nevermind (2022, OVO Sound/Republic) B+(*)
  42. Drake & 21 Savage: Her Loss (2022, OVO Sound/Republic) B
  43. Falkner Evans: Through the Lines (2022 [2023], CAP) B+(**)
  44. Brent Faiyaz: Wasteland (2022, Lost Kids) B+(*)
  45. First Aid Kit: Palomino (2022, Columbia) B+(*)
  46. Focalistic: Ghetto Gospel (2022, 18 Area Holdings) B+(***)
  47. Mimi Fox Organ Trio: One for Wes (2022 [2023], Origin) B+(*)
  48. Mabe Fratti: Se Ve Desde Aquí (2022, Unheard Of Hope) B+(**)
  49. Fred Frith/Susana Santos Silva: Laying Demons to Rest (2021 [2023], RogueArt) B+(***)
  50. Gabriels: Angels & Queens Part 1 (2022, Atlas Artists/Parlophone) B+(**)
  51. Moktar Gania & Gwana Soul: Gwana Soul (2022, MusjoMusic/Nuits d'Afrique) B+(***)
  52. George: Letters to George (2022 [2023], Out of Your Head) B+(***)
  53. Ghost: Impera (2022, Loma Vista) B-
  54. Gilla Band: Most Normal (2022, Rough Trade) B
  55. Keiji Haino: My Lord Music, I Most Humbly Beg Your Indulgence in the Hope That You Will Do Me the Honour of Permitting This Seed Called Keiji Haino to Be Planted Within You (2019 [2022], Purple Tap/Black Editions) B+(*)
  56. Hallelujah the Hills: The Music of the Beatles as Channeled in 1958 by the Echo Lake Home for the Potentially Clairvoyant (2022, Hallelujah the Hills) B+(*)
  57. Hard Rubber Orchestra: Iguana (2022, Redshift) B+(*)
  58. Marina Herlop: Pripyat (2022, Pan) B+(*)
  59. Fred Hersch & Esperanza Spalding: Alive at the Village Vanguard (2022 [2023], Palmetto) B+(***)
  60. Honey Dijon: Black Girl Magic (2022, Classic) B+(***)
  61. Horse Lords: Comradely Objects (2022, RVNG Intl) B+(***)
  62. Hot Chip: Freakout/Release (2022, Domino) B+(*)
  63. Ryoji Ikeda: Ultratronics (2022, Noton) B+(*)
  64. Jeremy Ivey: Invisible Pictures (2022, Anti-) B
  65. Gisle Røen Johansen: Kveldsragg (2018 [2022], Jazzaggression) B+(***)
  66. Sly Johnson: 55.4 (2022, BBE) B+(**)
  67. Khruangbin & Leon Bridges: Texas Sun (2020, Dead Oceans, EP) B+(**)
  68. Khruangbin & Leon Bridges: Texas Moon (2022, Dead Oceans, EP) B+(*)
  69. KMRU & Aho Ssan: Limen (2022, Subtext) B+(*)
  70. Knucks: Alpha Place (2022, Nodaysoff) B+(**)
  71. Pierre Kwenders: José Louis and the Paradox of Love (2022, Arts & Crafts) B+(*)
  72. Anysia Kym: Soliloquy (2022, self-released, EP) B+(*)
  73. Lambchop: The Bible (2022, Merge/City Slang) B
  74. Mike LeDonne/Eric Alexander/Jeremy Pelt/Vincent Herring/Kenny Washington/Peter Washington: The Heavy Hitters (2022 [2023], Cellar) B+(**)
  75. Leroy [c0ncernn]: Dariacore 3 . . . At Least I Think That's What It's Called? (2022, self-released) B+(***)
  76. Leroy: Dariacore (2021, self-released) B+(**)
  77. Leroy: Dariacore 2: Enter Here, Hell to the Left (2021, self-released) B+(**)
  78. Linqua Franqa: Bellringer (2022, Ernest Jennings) B+(**)
  79. Live Forever: A Tribute to Billy Joe Shaver (2022, New West) A-
  80. Zack Lober: No Fill3r (2022 [2023], Zennez) B+(*)
  81. Logic: Vinyl Days (2022, Def Jam) B+(**)
  82. Lyrics Born: Vision Board (2022, Mobile Home) A-
  83. Doug MacDonald: Big Band Extravaganza (2022 [2023], DMAC Music) B
  84. Madalitso Band: Musakayike (2022, Bongo Joe) A-
  85. Kali Malone: Living Torch (2022, Portraits GRM) B
  86. Marlowe: Marlowe 3 (2022, Mello Music) A-
  87. The Mars Volta: The Mars Volta (2022, Clouds Hill) B
  88. Martha: Please Don't Take Me Back (2022, Dirtnap) B+(*)
  89. The Master Musicians of Jajouka Led by Bachir Attir: Dancing Under the Moon (2022, Glitterbeat, 2CD) B+(*)
  90. Joanna Mattrey/Gabby Fluke-Mogul: Oracle (2022, Relative Pitch) B+(**)
  91. MC Bin Laden: Invasão Dos Fluxos (2022, Kondzilla) B+(***)
  92. Fergus McCreadie: Forest Floor (2022, Edition) B+(**)
  93. Carson McHone: Still Life (2022, Merge) B+(*)
  94. Joe McPhee & Tomeka Reid: Let Our Rejoicing Rise (2021 [2022], Corbett vs. Dempsey) B+(**)
  95. Metropolitan Jazz Octet: The Bowie Project (2020-22 [2023], Origin) B
  96. Tyler Mitchell Octet: Sun Ra's Journey (2021 [2022], Cellar) B+(***)
  97. Montparnasse Musique: Archeology (2022, Real World) A-
  98. Moonchild Sanelly: Phases (2022, Transgressive) A-
  99. Simon Moullier: Isla (2022 [2023], self-released) B+(**)
  100. Nas: King's Disease III (2022, Mass Appeal) B+(***)
  101. Native Sound System: Nativeworld (2022, Native) B+(*)
  102. Youssou N'Dour Et Le Super Etoile De Dakar: Special Fin D'Année 2022 (2022, self-released, EP) B+(**)
  103. Nerves Baddington: Micro (2022, Apt. B Productions) B+(***)
  104. Nerves Baddington: Macro (2022, Apt. B Productions) B+(***)
  105. Maggie Nicols: Are You Ready? (2021 [2022], Otoroku) B+(*)
  106. Noori & His Dorpa Band: Beja Power! Electric Soul & Brass From Sudan's Red Sea Coast (2022, Ostinato) B+(***)
  107. Nord1kone/DJ Mrok: Tower of Babylon (2022, SplitSLAM) A-
  108. Obongjayar: Some Nights I Dream of Doors (2022, September) B+(**)
  109. Oort Smog: Smeared Pulse Transfers (2017 [2019], Sweatband, EP) B+(*)
  110. Oort Smog: Every Motherfucker Is Your Brother (2022, AKP) B+(**)
  111. Ozzy Osbourne: Patient Number 9 (2022, Epic) B-
  112. Oùat: Elastic Bricks (2021 [2022], Umlaut) B+(**)
  113. Kim Petras: Slut Pop (2022, Republic, EP) A-
  114. PinkPantheress: Take Me Home (2022, Warner Music, EP) B+(*)
  115. Pongo: Sakidila (2022, Virgin) A-
  116. Simona Premazzi: Wave in Gravity: Solo Piano (2021 [2023], PRE) B+(**)
  117. Aaron Raitiere: Single Wide Dreamer (2022, Dinner Time) B+(***)
  118. Rema: Rave & Roses (2022, Marvin/Jonzing World) B+(***)
  119. Dawn Richard & Spencer Zahn: Pigments (2022, Merge) B
  120. Rizomagic: Voltaje Raizal (2021, Disasters by Choice) B+(**)
  121. Scrunchies: Feral Coast (2022, Dirtnap) B+(***)
  122. Séketxe: Funjada (Kandendue Kaluanda) (2022, Chasing Dreams) B+(**)
  123. Elliott Sharp/Eric Mingus: Songs From a Rogue State (2022, Zoar) B+(*)
  124. ShrapKnel: Metal Lung (2022, Backwoodz Studioz) B+(*)
  125. Jim Snidero: Far Far Away (2022 [2023], Savant) B+(***)
  126. Somadina: Heart of the Heavenly Undeniable (2022, self-released) A-
  127. Stormzy: This Is What I Mean (2022, Def Jam) B
  128. Styroform Winos: Styrofoam Winos Play Their Favorite M. Hurley Songs (2022, Sophomore Lounge) B+(*)
  129. They Hate Change: Finally, New (2022, Jagjaguwar) B+(*)
  130. Pat Thomas: Pat Thomas Plays the Duke (2021 [2022], New Jazz and Improvised Music) B+(*)
  131. Vieux Farka Touré & Khruangbin: Ali (2022, Dead Oceans) B+(***)
  132. Kalia Vandever: Regrowth (2022, New Amsterdam) B+(***)
  133. Phil Venable: Bassworks, Vol. 1 (2022, Soul City Sounds) B+(*)
  134. Skip Walker: Tina's Contemplation: A Reflection on the Genius of Tina Brooks (2022, Skip Walker Music) B+(***)
  135. Wau Wau Collectif: Mariage (2022, Sahel Sounds) B+(*)
  136. The Wonder Years: The Hum Goes On Forever (2022, Hopeless) B
  137. Yelawolf/Shooter Jennings: Sometimes Y (2022, Slumerican) B
  138. Terry Allen & the Panhandle Mystery Band: Smokin the Dummy (1980 [2022], Paradise of Bachelors) B+(**)
  139. Terry Allen & the Panhandle Mystery Band: Bloodlines (1983 [2022], Paradise of Bachelors) B+(***)
  140. Ashbury Stabbins Duo: Fire Without Bricks (1976 [2021], Corbett vs. Dempsey) B+(*)
  141. Chet Baker Trio: Live in Paris: The Radio France Recordings 1983-1984 (1983-84 [2022], Elemental Music, 2CD) B+(*)
  142. Broadcast: The Maida Vale Sessions (1996-2003 [2022], Warp) B+(*)
  143. Miles Davis: Miles Davis With Tadd Dameron Revisited: Live 1949 at the Royal Roost NYC & in Paris at Festival Internationale De Jazz (1949 [2023], Ezz-Thetics) B+(***)
  144. Miles Davis Quintet: 2nd Session 1956 Revisited (1956 [2022], Ezz-Thetics) A-
  145. Disco Reggae Rockers (1973-86 [2022], Soul Jazz) B
  146. Iftin Band: Mogadishu's Finest: The Al-Uruba Sessions (1982-87 [2022], Ostinato) B+(***)
  147. Laddio Bolocko: '97-'99 (1997-99 [2022], Castle Face) B+(***)
  148. Laddio Bolocko: The Strange Warmings of Laddio Bolocko (1997, Hungarian) B+(**)
  149. Laddio Bolocko: In Real Time (1998, Hungarian) A-
  150. Laddio Bolocko: As If By Remote (1999, Hungarian, EP) B+(**)
  151. Pedro Lima: Recordar É Viver: Antologia Vol. 1 (1981-87 [2022], Bongo Joe) B+(***)
  152. Mainstream Funk: Funk, Soul, Spiritual Jazz 1971-75 (1971-75 [2022], WeWantSounds) B+(**)
  153. Rise Jamaica! Jamaican Independence Special (1962 [2022], Trojan, 2CD) B+(***)
  154. Freddy Roland Y Su Orquesta De Moda: Freddy Roland Y Su Orquesta De Moda (1968 [2022], Vampisoul) A-
  155. Abash [Tommy Skotte/Anders Ekholm/Nils Danell]: Abash (1993, Dragon) B+(***)
  156. Arcana: The Last Wave (1995 [1996], DIW) B+(***)
  157. Albert Ayler: Nuits De La Fondation Maeght 1970 (1970 [2002], Water) A-
  158. Derek Bailey: Drop Me Off at 96th (1986-87 [1994], Scatter) B+(**)
  159. Chet Baker: The Best Thing for You (1977 [1989], A&M) A-
  160. Chet Baker Quartet Featuring Phil Markowitz: Live at Nick's (1978 [1989], Criss Cross) B+(***)
  161. Chet Baker Quintet Featuring Warne Marsh: Blues for a Reason (1984 [1985], Criss Cross) A-
  162. Chet Baker Trio Featuring Philip Catherine: Chet's Choice (1985 [1989], Criss Cross) A-
  163. Jon Balke & Magnetic North Orchestra: Kyanos (2001 [2002], ECM) B+(**)
  164. Dave Bartholomew: The Big Beat of Dave Bartholomew: 20 of His Milestone Productions 1949-1960 (1949-60 (2002), Capitol) B+(**)
  165. Berlin Contemporary Jazz Orchestra: Berlin Contemporary Jazz Orchestra (1989 [1990], ECM) B+(***)
  166. Tony Bevan/Paul Rogers/Steve Noble: Bigshots (1991 [1992], Incus) B+(*)
  167. Tony Bevan/Alexander Frangenheim/Steve Noble: Twisters (1995 [1996], Scatter) B+(*)
  168. Michiel Borstlap: The Sextet Live! (1995, Challenge, 2CD) B+(**)
  169. Anthony Braxton: In the Tradition (1974 [1989], Steeplechase) B+(**)
  170. Anthony Braxton: In the Tradition: Volume 2 (1974 [1987], Steeplechase) B+(**)
  171. Anthony Braxton: Five Compositions (Quartet) 1986 (1986, Black Saint) B+(***)
  172. Anthony Braxton: Ninetet (Yoshi's) 1997 Vol. 1 (1997 [2002], Leo, 2CD) B+(***)
  173. Bob Brookmeyer New Art Orchestra: New Works/Celebration (1997 [1999], Challenge) B+(**)
  174. Reuben Brown Trio: Ice Scape (1994 [1997], SteepleChase) B+(***)
  175. Reuben Brown: Blue and Brown (1994 [1998], SteepleChase) B+(**)
  176. Dave Brubeck: Octet (1948-49 [1991], Fantasy/OJC) B+(**)
  177. Dave Brubeck Quartet: Jazz at the College of the Pacific (1953 [1987], Fantasy/OJC) B+(***)
  178. The Dave Brubeck Quartet: Brubeck Time (1954 [1955], Columbia) B+(***)
  179. The Dave Brubeck Quartet: Jazz Impressions of the U.S.A. (1956-57 [1957], Columbia) B+(***)
  180. The Dave Brubeck Quartet: Jazz Impressions of Eurasia (1958, Columbia) B+(**)
  181. The Dave Brubeck Quartet: Jazz Impressions of Japan (1964, Columbia) A-
  182. The Dave Brubeck Quartet: Jazz Impressions of New York (1964 [1965], Columbia) B+(***)
  183. Gary Burton/Keith Jarrett: Gary Burton and Keith Jarrett (1969-70 [1971], Atlantic) B
  184. Doc Cheatham: Hey Doc! [The Definitive Black & Blue Sessions] (1975 [1997], Black and Blue) B+(**)
  185. Stoney Edwards: Mississippi You're on My Mind (1975, Capitol) A-
  186. Jan Garbarek Quartet: Afric Pepperbird (1970 [1971], ECM) B+(***)
  187. Jan Garbarek/Bobo Stenson/Terje Rypdal/Arild Andersen/Jon Christensen: Sart (1971, ECM) B+(***)
  188. Jan Garbarek/Arild Andersen/Edward Vesala: Triptykon (1972 [1973], ECM) B+(***)
  189. Jan Garbarek: Places (1977 [1978], ECM) A-
  190. Mon Laferte: Mon Laferte Vol. 1 (2015, Intolerancia) B+(*)
  191. Jackie McLean & Tina Brooks: Street Singer (1960 [1980], Blue Note) A-
  192. Bernt Rosengren: Notes From Underground (1973 [1992], EMI Svenska) B+(***)
  193. Bernt Rosengren: Stockholm Dues (1965 [1989], Columbia) B+(**)
  194. Jimmy Rowles and George Mraz: Music's the Only Thing That's on My Mind (1976 [1981], Progressive) B+(**)
  195. Jimmy Rowles: Shade and Light [The Definitive Black & Blue Sessions] (1978 [2001], Black & Blue) B+(***)
  196. Terje Rypdal: Lux Aeterna (2000 [2002], ECM) B-
  197. Terje Rypdal: After the Rain (1976, ECM) B
  198. Randy Sandke and the New York Allstars: The Rediscovered Louis and Bix (1999 [2000], Nagel Heyer) A-
  199. Louis Sclavis/Dominique Pifarély/Marc Ducret/Bruno Chevillon: Acoustic Quartet (1993 [1994], ECM) B+(***)
  200. Louis Sclavis Sextet: Les Violences de Rameau (1995-96 [1996], ECM) B+(**)
  201. Louis Sclavis Sextet: Ellington on the Air (1991-92 [2016], Ouch!) B+(***)
  202. Louis Sclavis Quintet: L'Affrontement Des Prétendants (2000 [2001], ECM) B+(***)
  203. Bud Shank: The Doctor Is In (1991 [1992], Candid) B+(***)
  204. Tommy Smith: Spartacus (2000 [2001], Spartacus) B+(**)
  205. Gianluigi Trovesi: Around Small Fairy Tales (1998, Soul Note) B+(**)
  206. Gianluigi Trovesi/Gianni Coscia: In Cerca Di Cibo (1999 [2000], ECM) B+(**)
  207. Gianluigi Trovesi: Dedalo (2001 [2002], Enja) A-
  208. Gianluigi Trovesi Ottetto: Fugace (2002 [2003], ECM) B+(***)
  209. Lucinda Williams: Little Honey (2008, Lost Highway) B+(***)
  210. Alexisonfire: Otherness (2022, Dine Alone) -
  211. PinkPantheress: To Hell With It (2021, Parlophone, EP) A-
  212. Immanuel Wilkins: The 7th Hand (2022, Blue Note) A-