Jazz (2000– ) (Reference)

The reference list includes records that have been obtained and/or rated (in blue) as well as many other records that have been recommended from various sources.

Anders Aarum

• Absence in Mind [2002–3, Jazzaway], B+
• First Communion [2005, Jazzaway], B+(***)

Josh Abrams

• Cipher [2003, Delmark], B

Across 7 Street

• Made in New York [2004, Smalls], B–

Active Ingredients [2003– ]

• Titration [2003, Delmark], B+

Ben Adams (1976– )

• Old Thoughts for a New Day [2005, Lunar Module], B+(*)

Ahleuchatistas [2004– ]

• What You Will [2005, Cuneiform], B+(*)

Jason Ajemian

• The Art of Dying [2007, Delmark], B+(*)

Ambrose Akinmusire (1982– )

• Prelude [2008, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)

Ralph Alessi

• Look [2005, Between the Lines], B+(***)

Aaron Alexander

• Midrash Mish Mosh [2004, Tzadik]

Don Aliquo

• Jazz Folk [2006, Young Warrior], B

All Ones [2006– ]

• Bloom [2006, Number], B+(*)

Dave Allen

• Real and Imagined [2007, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)

Esmée Althuis

• Lisbon Improvisation Players: w/Albert Van Veenendaal: The Mystery of Guests [2000–7, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Rodrigo Amado (1964– )

• The Space Between [2003, Clean Feed]
• Lisbon Improvisation Players: Spiritualized [2006, Clean Feed], B+(***)
• w/Kent Kessler, Paal Nilssen-Love: Teatro [2004, European Echoes], B+(**)
• w/Carlos Zíngaro, Tomas Ulrich, Ken Filiano: Surface: For Alto, Baritone and Strings [2006, European Echoes], B+(*)

Buyu Ambroise

• Blues in Red [2004, Justin Time], B+

Scott Amendola

• Cry [2003, Cryptogramophone]
• Believe [2005, Cryptogramophone], A–

Among 3 [2004– ]

• Among 3 [2004–6, Fresh Sound New Talent], B

Scott Anderson

• Nia Quintet: End of Time [2005, BluJazz], B+(**)

Stephen Anderson

• Forget Not [2008, Summit], B+(**)

Ray Appleton

• w/Melvin Rhyne: Latin Dreams [2004, Lineage], B+(**)

Nacho Arimany (1976– )

• Silence-Light [2006, Fresh Sound World Jazz], B+(*)

Bruce Arkin

• Wake Up! [2006, Fresh Sound New Talent], B

William Ash

• The Phoenix [2004, Smalls], B+

Michaël Attias (1968– )

• Credo [1999, Clean Feed], B+(**)
• Renku [2004, Playscape], B+(**)

Gilad Atzmon

• Exile [2003, Enja/Justin Time], A–
• Musik [2004, Enja], B+

Gregg August

• Late August [2003, Iacuessa], B+
• One Peace [2006, Iacuessa], B–

Jean-Jacques Avenel

• Waraba [2004, Songlines], A–

The Bad Plus [2000– ]

• The Bad Plus [2000, Fresh Sound New Talent], A–
• These Are the Vistas [2003, Columbia], A–
• Give [2004, Columbia], A–
• Suspicious Activity? [2005, Columbia], B
• Prog [2006, Heads Up], B+(**)

Noah Baerman (1973– )

• Patch Kit [2004, Lemel], B+

Jim Baker

• w/Steve Hunt, Brian Sandstrom, Mars Williams: Extraordinary Popular Delusions [2005, Okka Disk], B+(*)

Juan Pablo Balcazar

• The Heckler: Heckler City [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)

Lucian Ban (1969– )

• w/Alex Harding: Tuba Project [2005, CIMP], B+(*)

Sam Bardfeld

• Periodic Trespasses [2004, Fresh Sound New Talent], B

Jorge Lima Barreto

• Zul Zelub [2005, Clean Feed], :U

Gilad Barkan

• Live Sessions [2004–6, New Step, 2 CD], B

Andrew Barker

• w/Matthew Shipp, Charles Waters: Apostolic Polyphony [2001, Drimala], A–

Jeff Barnhart

• w/Anne Barnhart: Romances in Ragtime [2004, Jazz Alive]
• w/John Sheridan: Around the World [2005, Summit World]
• In My Solitude (Arbors Piano Series, Volume 16) [2005, Arbors], B

Jeff Barone (1970– )

• Open Up [2008, Jazzed Media], B

Daniel Barry (1955– )

• The Jazz Police: The Music of Daniel Barry [2000, Origin]
• Walk All Ways [2007, OA2], B+(**)

Sam Barsh

• I Forgot What You Taught Me [2008, RazDaz/Sunnyside], B+(*)

Richie Barshay (1983– )

• Homework [2004–5, AYVA], B+(***)

Nik Bärtsch (1971– )

• Ritual Groove Music [2000–1, Ronin Rhythm], B+(***)
• Randori [2001, Ronin Rhythm], B+(**)
• Piano Solo [2002, Ronin Rhythm], A–
• Live [2002, Ronin Rhythm], A–
• Rea [2003, Ronin Rhythm], A
• Aer [2003, Ronin Rhythm], A–
• Stoa [2005, ECM], A–
• Holon [2007, ECM], A–

Al Basile (1948– )

• The Tinge [2007, Sweetspot], B+(**)

Michael Bates

• A Fine Balance [2004, Between the Lines], B+(**)

Bayashi [2001–1904]

• Help Is on Its Way [2001, Ayler]
• Rock [2004, Jazzaway], B+(***)

Allen Beechey

• Bridging the Gap [2002, Lake]

Bix Beiderbecke Centennial All Stars [2003– ]

• Celebrating Bix! [2003, Arbors], B

Marco Benevento (1977– )

• Live at Tonic [2006, Ropeadope, 3 CD], B+(*)
• Invisible Baby [2007, Hyena], B

Bryan Beninghove

• Organ Trio [2007, CDBaby], B+(***)

Gorka Benitez (1966– )

• Solo la Verdad Es Sexy [2003, Fresh Sound New Talent, 2 CD], B+
• Bilbao [2003, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)

Bernard Berkhout

• Royal Flush [2000, Timeless], B+

Jordi Berni

• w/Santi de la Rubia: Afinke [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)

Big Neighborhood

• 11:11 [2006, Origin, 2 CD], U

The Birdhouse Project

• Free Bird [2006, Dreambox Media], B–

Andy Biskin

• Early American: Melodies of Stephen Foster [2000, Strudelmedia], B+(***)
• Trio Tragico [2005, Strudelmedia], B+(*)

David Bixler

• Call It a Good Deal [2005, Zoho], B+(*)

Raoul Björkenheim (1956– )

• w/Lukas Ligeti: Shadowglow [2003, TUM], A–
• w/William Parker, Hamid Drake: DMG @ the Stone: Volume 2 [2006, DMG/ARC], A–

Jim Black (1967– )

• AlasNoAxis [2000, Winter & Winter]
• Splay [2002, Winter & Winter]
• Habyor [2004, Winter & Winter], B+
• Dogs of Great Indifference [2006, Winter & Winter], B+(**)

Ron Blake

• Up Front and Personal [2000, Tahmun]
• Lest We Forget [2003, Mack Avenue]
• Sonic Tonic [2004, Mack Avenue], B+
• Shayari [2007, Mack Avenue], U

Michael Blanco

• In the Morning [2004, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)

Walt Blanton

• Monuments [2006, Origin], B+(*)

Blink

• The Epidemic of Ideas [2008, Thirsty Ear], U

Ryan Blotnick (1983– )

• Music Needs You [2007, Songlines], B+(***)

The Blue Series Continuum [2003– ]

• The Good and Evil Sessions [2003, Thirsty Ear], B+
• The Sorcerer Sessions: Featuring the Music of Matthew Shipp [2003, Thirsty Ear], B+

The Blueprint Project

• The Blueprint Project [2003, Creative Nation Music], A–
• w/Han Bennink: People I Like [2006, Creative Nation Music], B+(***)

Stan Bock

• Your Check's in the Mail [2006, OA2], B+(*)

Luigi Bonafede

• w/Pietro Tonolo: Peace [2005, ObliqSound], B+(**)

Mihály Borbély

• w/Quartet B: Crystal Mountain [2003, Fono], A–

Frederic Borey

• Maria [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)

Michiel Braam

• Bik Bent Braam: Extremen [2008, BBB], U

Geof Bradfield

• Urban Nomad [2007, Origin], B+(*)

Wolfert Brederode (1974– )

• Currents [2006, ECM], B+(***)

Georg Breinschmid (1973– )

• Wien Bleibt Krk [2008, Zappel Music], B+(**)

Bridge Quartet

• Day [2007, Origin], B+(**)

Tad Britton

• Black Hills [2006, Origin], B

Howard Britz (1961– )

• Here I Stand [2007, Tee Zee], B

Zach Brock

• Chemistry [2005, Secret Fort], B+

Paul Brody

• Beyond Babylon [2004, Tzadik], B+

The Brooklyn Repertory Ensemble

• Pragmatic Optimism [2006, 360 Degree], B–

Brooklyn Sax Quartet [2000– ]

• Far Side of Here [2005, Omnitone], B

Damon Brown

• Blues on the Run [2000, Jazz House]
• Good Cop Bad Cop [2000–1, 33 Jazz]

Guillermo E. Brown (1976– )

• Soul at the Hands of the Machine [2002, Thirsty Ear], B+

John Brown

• Merry Christmas, Baby [2006–7, House of Swing], B+(*)
• Terms of Art: A Tribute to Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, Vol. 1 [2007, House of Swing], B+(*)

Maurice Brown

• Hip to Bop [2004, Brown], B+

Build an Ark

• Peace With Every Step [2004, Plug Research], B

Greg Burk

• Checking In [2002, Soul Note]
• Carpe Momentum [2002, Soul Note], B+
• Nothing, Knowing [2003, 482 Music], B+

Scott Burns

• Passages [2005, Origin], B+(*)

Burnt Sugar/The Arkestra Chamber [2001– ]

• Blood on the Leaf: Opus No. 1 [2001, Trugroid], A–
• That Depends on What You Know: Fubractive: Since Antiquity Suite [2002, Trugroid], B+
• That Depends on What You Know: The Sirens Return: Keep It Real 'Til It Flatlines [2002, Trugroid], B+
• That Depends on What You Know: The Crepescularium [2002, Trugroid], B
• w/Butch Morris, Pete Cosey, Melvin Gibbs: The Rites: Conductions Inspired by Stravinsky's Le Sacre Du Printemps [2003, Trugroid/Avantgroid], B+
• Black Sex Yall: Liberation and Bloody Random Violets [2003, Trugroid, 2 CD], B

Chris Byars (1970– )

• Night Owls [2001–2, Smalls], B+(**)
• Photos in Black, White and Gray [2006, Smalls], A–
• Jazz Pictures at an Exhibition of Himalayan Art [2007, Smalls], B+(**)

Neal Caine

• Backstabber's Ball [2005, Smalls], B+

Ila Cantor

• Mother Nebula [2007, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)

Domenico Capezzuto

• Piccola Luce [2001, Splasc(h)]

Santi Careta

• Obertura [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B

Paul Carlon (1968– )

• Other Tongues [2005–6, Deep Tone], B+(*)
• Grupo Los Santos: Lo Que Somos Lo Que Sea [2007, Deep Tone], A–
• Roots Propaganda [2008, Deep Tone], B+(**)

Stian Carstensen

• Farmers Market [2000, Winter & Winter]
• Backwards Into the Backwoods [2002, Winter & Winter], B

Daniel Carter

• w/Reuben Radding: Luminescence [2003, Aum Fidelity], B+
• w/Matt Lavelle: Live at Tower Records [2006, Tubman Atnimara], B–

Gilbert Castellanos

• Underground [2005, Seedling], B+(**)

Sara Caswell

• But Beautiful [2004, Arbors], B

Jesse Chandler

• Somewhere Between [2003, Fresh Sound New Talent], B

John Chin (1976– )

• Blackout Conception [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)

Aaron Choulai (1982– )

• Place [2004, Sunnyside], B–

Evan Christopher (1974– )

• Delta Bound [2006, Arbors], B+(**)

Gerald Cleaver (1963– )

• Adjust [2001, Fresh Sound New Talent]
• Gerald Cleaver's Detroit [2006, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)

Club D'Elf [2000– ]

• Now I Understand [1998–2006, Accurate], A–
• Perhapsody: Live 10.12.06 [2006, Kufala, 2 CD], B+(**)

Tim Coffman

• Crossroads [2004, BluJazz], B+

Ryan Cohan (1971– )

• One Sky [2007, Motéma], B

Avishai Cohen [trumpet]

• Third World Love Songs [2002, Fresh Sound World Jazz]
• Third World Love: Sketch of Tel Aviv [2005, Smalls], B+(**)
• Third World Love: New Blues [2007, Anzic], B+(***)

Joe Cohn

• Restless [2006, Arbors], B+(***)

Tim Collins

• Valcour [2005, Arabesque], B
• Fade [2004–7, Ropeadope], B

Bill Coon

• w/Oliver Gannon: Two Much Guitar [2005, Cellar Live], B+(**)

George Cotsirilos

• On the Rebop [2005, OA2], B

François Couturier (1950– )

• Music for a While [2002, Émouvance]
• Nostalgia: Song for Tarkovsky [2005, ECM], B+(*)

Neil Cowley

• Dis-Placed [2006, Hide Inside], A–

Dan Cray

• Save Us! [2005, BluJazz], B+

Crimetime Orchestra

• Life Is a Beautiful Monster [2004, Jazzaway], B+(**)

The Crimson Jazz Trio

• The King Crimson Songbook Volume One [2005, Voiceprint], B+(***)

Tom Christensen

• Paths [2001, Playscape]
• New York School [2004, Playscape], A–

Sarah Jane Cion

• Moon Song [2000, Naxos]

The Classical Jazz Quartet

• Tchaikovsky's the Nutcracker [2001, Recording Arts/Vertical Jazz]
• Plays Bach [2002, Recording Arts/Vertical Jazz]

Anat Cohen

• Place and Time [2005, Anzic], A–
• Noir [2006, Anzic], B+(***)
• Poetica [2006, Anzic], B+(*)
• 3 Cohens: Braid [2006, Anzic], B+(*)
• Notes From the Village [2008], U

Raynald Colom

• My Fifty One Minutes [2004, Fresh Sound New Talent], B–

Common Ground

• High Voltage [2004, Delmark], B+

Cosmosamatics [2001– ]

• The Cosmosamatics [2001, Boxholder]
• The Cosmosamatics II [2001, Boxholder]
• Three [2003–3, Boxholder], B+

Dylan Cramer

• Bumpin' on Sunset [2003, Nagel Heyer], B+

Alexis Cuadrado

• Visual [2004, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+
• Puzzles [2007, Bju'ecords], B+(**)

Paulo Curado

• The Bird, the Breeze and Mr. Filiano [2006, Clean Feed], U

Claire Daly

• Movin' On [2002, Koch International]

Roger Davidson (1952– )

• Pensando en Ti [2005, Soundbrush], B+(*)
• Bom Dia [2007, Soundbrush], B+(**)

Kris Davis

• Lifespan [2003, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+
• The Slightest Shift [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)
• Rye Eclipse [2007, Fresh Sound New Talent], A–

Mel Davis

• It's About Time! [2006, TomTom], C+

Guillaume de Chassy

• w/Daniel Yvinec: Wonderful World [2004–5, Sunnyside], B+(*)

Deep Blue Organ Trio

• Deep Blue Bruise [2004, Delmark], B
• Goin' to Town: Live at the Green Mill [2005, Delmark], B+(*)
• Folk Music [2007, Origin], B

Lew Del Gatto

• Katewalk [2000, Naxos]

Eli Degibri

• Emotionally Available [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B

Delirium

• Eclexistence [2005, TUM], B+

Jon De Lucia

• Face No Face [2005, Jonji Music], B+(*)

Les DeMerle (1946– )

• Cookin' at the Corner, Vol. 1 [2005, Origin], B+(***)
• Cookin' at the Corner, Vol. 2, B+(*)

Alessandro D'Episcopo (1959– )

• Meraviglioso [2005, Altrisuoni], B+(**)

Michael Dessen

• Between Shadow and Space [2007, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Jorrit Dijkstra

• Tone Dialing: Rigop Me [2006, Evil Rabbit], B+(**)

Mike Dillon

• Battery Milk [2006, Hyena], B+(**)

Dominique Di Piazza (1959– )

• Princess Sita [2007, Sunnyside], B+(*)

Ron di Salvio (1946– )

• Essence of Green: A Tribute to Kind of Blue [2005, Origin], B–

Philip Dizack

• Beyond a Dream [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)

Dr. Macaroni Brass Band [2004– ]

• Cum Laude [2004, TCB], B+

Bryan Doherty

• Rigamarole [2007, Origin], B+(*)

Chet Doxas

• Sidewalk Etiquette [2004, Justin Time], B

Scott DuBois (1978– )

• Banshees [2007, Sunnyside], A–

Ismael Dueñas

• La Tiranía de la Cosa [2003, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+
• Mirage [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)

Greg Duncan

• Unveiled [2007, OA2], U

Duo Nueva Finlandia

• Short Stories [2005, TUM], B+

Zé Eduardo

• A Jazzar No Zeca [2004, Cleen Feed]
• w/Jack Walrath: "Bad Guys" [2004, Clean Feed], B+(*)

Mathias Eick (1979– )

• The Door [2007, ECM], B+(**)

Taylor Eigsti (1984– )

• Resonance [2003, Bop City]
• Lucky to Be Me [2005, Concord], B–
• Let It Come to You [2008, Concord], B

Harris Eisenstadt (1975– )

• Jalolu [2004, CIMP], B+
• The Soul and Gone [2004, 482 Music], B+

Eldar (1987– )

• Eldar [2005, Sony Classical], B
• Re-Imagination [2006, Masterworks Jazz], B+(*)

Duke Ellington Legacy

• Thank You Uncle Edward [2007, Renma], B+(**)

Moppa Elliott (1978– )

• Mostly Other People Do the Killing: Shamokin!!! [2006, Hot Cup], A

Mike Ellis

• Chicago Spontaneous Combustion Suite [2000, Alpha Pocket], B+(**)
• Bahia Band [2005, Alpha Pocket], A–

Steve Elmer (1941– )

• Fire Down Below [2008, Steve Elmer], B+(*)

Amir ElSaffar (1977– )

• Two Rivers [2007, Pi], B+(***)

Empty Cage Quartet

• Stratostrophic [2006, Clean Feed], B+(*)

Johannes Enders (1967– )

• Enders Room: Hotel Alba [2006, Tuition], B+(**)

The Engines [2006– ]

• The Engines [2006, Okka Disk], B+(**)

Hannes Enzlberger

• Tango 1–8 [2001, Between the Lines]

Equal Interest [2000– ]

• Equal Interest [2000, Omnitone]

Wayne Escoffery (1975– )

• Times Change [2001, Nagel Heyer]
• Intuition [2003, Nagel Heyer], B–
• Veneration [2006, Savant], B+(***)
• Hopes and Dreams [2007, Savant], B+(*)

Vicente Espí

• Tras Coltrane [2006, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)

John Ettinger

• August Rain [2003, Ettinger Music], B+(**)
• Kissinger in Space [2006, Ettinger Music], B+(***)

Peter Evans

• The Peter Evans Quartet [2007, Firehouse], B+(***)

Douglas Ewart (1946– )

• Angles of Entrance [1990–98, Aarawak]
• Songs of Sunlife: Inside the Didgeridu [2004, Innova]

The Exciting Trio [2004– ]

• In Chicago There Is Willy [2004, 482 Music]

Exploding Customer [2004– ]

• Live at Tempere Jazz Happening [2004, Ayler], B+(***)

Exuberance

• Live at Vision Festival [2003, Ayler], B+

Alon Farber

• Exposure [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
• Optimistic View [2006, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)

Fast 'N' Bulbous [2005– ]

• Pork Chop Blue Around the Rind [2005, Cuneiform], B+

Fattigfolket

• Le Chien et la Fille [2005, ILK], B+(**)

Miguel Fdez-Vallejo

• w/Miguel Villar: El Perro [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)

Michael Fein

• Four Flights Up [2005, Dreambox Media], B

Michael Felberbaum

• Sweetsalt [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)

Alan Ferber (1975– )

• The Compass [2006, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)

Agustí Fernandez

• w/Peter Kowald: Sea of Lead [2000, Hopscotch], B+(*)

Alvin Fielder (1935– )

• A Measure of Vision [2005–6, Clean Feed], B+(***)

Joe Fiedler (1965– )

• Plays the Music of Albert Mangelsdorff [2005, Clean Feed], B+(***)
• The Crab [2007, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Ken Filiano

• Subvenire [2002, Nine Winds]
• w/Steve Adams: The Other Side of This [2002, Clean Feed], B+(*)

David Finck

• Future Day [2007, Soundbrush], B

James Finn

• Plaza de Toros [2005, Clean Feed], B+

Firehouse

• Live at Glenn Miller Café [2004, Ayler], B+

Jean-Marc Foltz

• w/Bruno Chevillon: Cette Opacité [2003, Clean Feed], B+(*)

Anat Fort

• A Long Story [2004, ECM], B+(***)

The Four Bags

• Live at Barbès [2006, NCM East], B

Billy Fox (1965– )

• The Uncle Wiggly Suite [2004, Clean Feed], B+(*)

Jamie Fox

• When I Get Home [2006, Rare Cat], B+(*)

Dominic Frasca

• Deviations [2003, Cantaloupe/Serious Music], B+(***)

The Free Zen Society

• The Free Zen Society [2003, Thirsty Ear], B

Lori Freedman

• w/Scott Thomson: Plumb [2007, Barnyard], U

Bob French

• Marsalis Music Honors Bob French [2006, Marsalis Music/Rounder], B+(***)

Frequency [2006– ]

• Frequency [2006, Thrill Jockey], B+(*)

Joe Friedman

• Cup O' Joe [2006, NAS Music], B+(*)

Full House [2002– ]

• Champagne Taste [2002, Nagel Heyer], B

Tia Fuller

• Healing Space [2006, Mack Avenue], B+(*)

William Gagliardi (1947– )

• NHLAHLA [2003, CIMP]
• Hear and Now [2003, CIMP], B+

Towner Galaher

• Panorama [2007, Towner Gallaher Music], B+(**)

The Gang Font

• The Gang Font Feat. Interloper [2007, Thirsty Ear], U

Jacob Garchik (1976– )

• Abstracts [2004, Yestereve], B+(**)
• Romance [2007, Yestereve], B–

Rob Garcia

• Heart's Desire [2005, Connection WOrks], B–

Derrick Gardner (1965– )

• A Ride to the Other Side . . . of Infinity [2007, Owl Studios], B+(**)

Charles Gatschet

• Step Lightly [2006, Barnstorm], B+(**)

Stephen Gauci (1966– )

• Substratum [2006, CIMP], B
• Nididhyasana [2007, Clean Feed], B+(***)

Tobias Gebb

• An Upper West Side Story [2008, Yummy House], U

Jonathan Gee

• Chez Auguste [2000, Jazz House]

Jay Geils (1946– )

• Jay Geils-Gerry Beaudoin and the Kings of Strings [2005, Arbors], B+(**)
• w/Duke Robillard, Gerry Beaudoin: New Guitar Summit: Shivers [2008, Stony Plain], U

Leo Genovese

• Haikus II [2004, Fresh Sound], B+

Rick Germanson

• You Tell Me [2004, Fresh Sound New Talent], B

Chris Gestrin (1972– )

• w/Ben Monder, Dylan van der Schyff: The Distance [2004, Songlines], B–
• After the City Has Gone: Quiet [2007, Songlines, 2 CD], B+(*)

Lafayette Gilchrist

• The Music According to Lafayette Gilchrist [2004, Hyena/Shantytone], B+
• Towards the Shining Path [2005, Hyena]
• Three [2007, Hyena], B
• Soul Progressin' [2008, Hyena], U

Marshall Gilkes

• Edenderry [2005, Alternate Side], B+
• Lost Words [2008, Alternate Side], U

Robert Glasper

• Canvas [2005, Blue Note], B
• In My Element [2006, Blue Note], B+(*)

Dave Glasser

• Dreams Askew, Dreams Anew [2001, Artemis]
• Above the Clouds [2006, Arbors], B+(*)

Hans Glawischnig (1970– )

• Panorama [2006, Sunnyside], B+(**)

Shawn Glyde

• Alternate Rhythm [2006, Imuso], B+(*)

Gold Sparkle Trio

• w/Ken Vandermark: Brooklyn Cantos [2002, Squealer], B+
• Thunder Reminded Me [2003, Clean Feed]

Ned Goold

• The Flows [2004, Smalls], B+
• March of the Malcontents [2005, Smalls], B+(*)

Enrico Granafei

• In Search of the Third Dimension [2008, Miles High], B

J.A. Granelli

• w/Mr. Lucky: Homing [2006, Love Slave], B+(**)

Matt Grason (1976– )

• Motel: Lost and Found [2007, MGM], B+(**)

Gordon Grdina

• w/Gary Peacock, Paul Motian: Think Like the Waves [2006, Songlines], B+(**)
• Unlearn [2006, Spool/Line], U

Tony Grey (1975– )

• Chasing Shadows [2008, Abstract Logix], B+(*)

Brian Groder

• Torque [2006, Latham], B+(**)

Groundtruther [2004– ]

• Latitude [2004, Thirsty Ear], B+
• Longitude [2005, Thirsty Ear], B+(***)
• w/John Medeski: Altitude [2006, Thirsty Ear], B

Guaranteed Swahili

• Three More Years [2004, Fresh Sound New Talent], B

Jostein Gulbrandsen (1976– )

• Twelve [2007, Fresh Sound New Talent], A–

Tord Gustavsen (1970– )

• Aire and Angels [2002, Bergland]
• Changing Places [2001–2, ECM]
• The Ground [2005, ECM], B+
• Being There [2006, ECM], B+(***)

Gutbucket [2001– ]

• Sludge Test [2005, Cantaloupe], B+(*)

Gypsy Schaeffer [2003– ]

• Portamental [2005, PeaceTime], B

Iro Haarla

• w/Ulf Krokfors: Heart of a Bird [2003, TUM], B+
• Northbound [2004, ECM], B+(*)
• w/Ulf Krokfors, Loco Motife: Penguin Beguine [2005, TUM], B

John Hagen (1950– )

• Segments [2001–2, Cadence], A–

Larry Ham (1954– )

• Just Me, Just You [2007, Arbors], B

Doug Hamilton

• Jazz Band [2008, OA2], U

Tardo Hammer (1958– )

• Tardo's Tempo [2004, Sharp Nine], B+
• Look Stop and Listen: The Music of Tadd Dameron [2007, Sharp Nine], B+(*)

David Haney (1955– )

• w/Julian Priester: Ota Benga of the Batwa [2006, CIMP], B+(*)

Richie Hart

• Blues in the Alley [2004, Zoho], B+
• Greasy Street [2005, Zoho], B

Taylor Haskins

• Wake Up Call [2004, Fresh Sound New Talent]
• Metaview [2004, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)

Matt Haviland (1961– )

• Beyond Good and Evil [2002, Connotation], B+(**)

Percy Heath (1923– )

• A Love Song [2002, Daddy Jazz], A–

Dan Heck

• Compositionality [2008, Origin], U

Steve Heckman (1950– )

• Live at Yoshi's [2001, World City Music], B+

Heernt

• Locked in a Basement [2005, RazDaz/Sunnyside], B+(*)

Alex Heitlinger

• Green Light [2004, Synergy Music], B

Gilad Hekselman (1983– )

• Split Life [2006, Smalls], B+(*)

Anke Helfrich

• Better Times Ahead [2005, Double Moon], B+(**)

Jon Hemmersam

• w/Dom Minasi: The Jon Hemmersam/Dom Minasi Quartet [2006, CDM], B+(*)

Ian Hendrickson-Smith

• Up in Smoke! [2003, Sharp Nine], A–
• Still Smokin' [2004, Sharp Nine], B+

Steve Herberman

• Thought Lines [2001, Reach Music]
• Action:Reaction [2006, Reach Music], B+(**)

Peter Herbert (1960– )

• B-A-C-H: A Chromatic Universe [2000, Between the Lines]

Todd Herbert

• The Path to Infinity [1999–2003, Metropolitan], B+(*)
• The Tree of Life [2007, Metropolitan], B+(**)

John Heward

• Let Them Pass (Laissez-Passer) [2004, Drimala], B+

Matt Hilgenberg

• Rasa [2000, Double-Time]

Hiromi (1979– )

• Another Mind [2003, Telarc]
• Brain [2004, Telarc], B+
• Spiral [2005, Telarc], B+(**)
• Time Control [2007, Telarc], B–
• Beyond Standard [2008, Telarc], U

Reuben Hoch

• Of Recent Time [2006, Naim], B+(**)

Ari Hoenig

• The Painter [2003, Smalls], A–

John Hollenbeck

• No Images [2001, Blueshift]
• The Claudia Quintet: I Claudia [2004, Cuneiform], A–
• w/Jazz Bigband Graz: Joys & Desires [2004, Intuition], B+(***)
• A Blessing [2005, Omnitone], B+
• The Claudia Quintet: Semi-Formal [2005, Cuneiform], A–
• The Claudia Quintet: For [2006, Cuneiform], A–

Will Holshouser

• Reed Song [2002, Clean Feed]
• Singing to a Bee [2004, Clean Feed], B

Sarah Hommel

• A Sarah Hommel Drum All [2003, Sahara Ford], B+(*)

Honolulu Jazz Quartet [2004– ]

• Tenacity [2006, HJQ], B+(*)

Chris Hopkins (1972– )

• Daybreak [2000, Arbors]

Hot Club of Detroit

• Hot Club of Detroit [2006, Mack Avenue], B+(*)

HR-Bigband

• Once in a Lifetime [2003, TCB], B–

Bruno Hubert

• w/B3 Kings: A Cellar Live Christmas [2005, Cellar Live], B–

Monk Hughes

• A Tribute to Brother Weldon [2004, Stones Throw], B+

Jason Kao Hwang

• Graphic Evidence [2000, Asian Improv], B+(***)
• Edge [2005, Asian Improv], B+(**)
• w/Sang Won Park: Local Lingo [2006, Euonymus], B+(**)
• Stories Before Within [2007, Innova], B+(***)

Rocco John Iacovone

• The Rocco John Group: Don't Wait Too Long [2006, Coalition of Creative Artists], B+(**)

Adrian Iaies (1960– )

• w/Michael Zisman: Vals de la 81st & Columbus [2008, Sunnyside], U

Ibrahim Electric [2004– ]

• Ibrahim Electric Meets Ray Anderson [2004, Stunt], A–

Iconoclast

• The Dreadful Dance [2005, Fang], B+

Nikki Iles (1963– )

• Everything I Love [2002, Basho]

Ilmiliekki Quartet

• March of the Alpha Males [2003, TUM], B+

Chie Imaizumi

• Unfailing Kindness [2006, Capri], B+(**)

IMI Kollektief

• Snug as a Gun [2005, Clean Feed], B

Implicate Order [2001– ]

• Sound Quest [2001, Cadence]

In the Country [2005– ]

• This Was the Pace of My Heartbeat [2004, Rune Grammofon], B+

Independence Hall Jazz Band

• Louis: The Oliver Years [2002, Stomp Off]

Industrial Jazz Group

• The Star Chamber [2004, Innova], B+(**)
• Industrial Jazz a Go Go! [2004, Evander Music], B+(***)
• Leef [2008, Evander Music], B+(*)

François Ingold (1977– )

• Song Garden [2006, Altrisuoni], B+(**)

The Inhabitants

• The Furniture Moves Underneath [2007, Drip Audio], B

Jon Irabagon

• Jon Irabagon's Outright! [2008, Innova], B+(*)

Aaron Irwin

• Into the Light [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B

Todd Isler

• Soul Drums [2006–7, Takadimi Tunes], B+(**)

Anne Mette Iversen

• Best of the West + Many Places [2006–7, Bju'ecords, 2 CD], B+(**)

Keefe Jackson

• Ready Everyday [2006, Delmark]
• Just Like This [2007, Delmark], B+(*)

Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey

• Walking With Giants [2004, Hyena], B+
• The Sameness of Difference [2005, Hyena], B+(**)
• Lil' Tae Rides Again [2007, Hyena], B+(*)

Jazz Jamaica All Stars [2001– ]

• Massive [2001, Dune], B

Jazzmob

• Pathfinder [2003, Jazzaway], B
• Infernal Machine [2005, Jazzaway], B+(*)

The Jazz O'Maniacs

• Sunset Cafe Stomp [2005, Delmark], B+(**)

JC and the Jazz Hoppers

• Chillin' at Home [2006, Jazz-Hop], B–

Brent Jensen

• The Sound of a Dry Martini: Remembering Paul Desmond [2002, Origin]
• Trios [2006, Origin], B+(***)
• w/Bill Anschell, Jeff Johnson, John Bishop: One More Mile [2006, Origin], A–

Chris Jentsch

• Brooklyn Suite [2005, Fleur de Son], B+(*)

Jing Chi [2002– ]

• 3D [2004, Tone Center], B–

Russ Johnson

• Save Big [2004, Omnitone], B+

Jessica Jones

• Nod [2003, New Artists], B+
• Word [2005, New Artists], B+(**)

Sean Jones (1978– )

• Gemini [2005, Mack Avenue], B
• Roots [2006, Mack Avenue], B
• Kaleidoscope [2007, Mack Avenue], C+

Kidd Jordan (1935– )

• w/Hamid Drake, William Parker: Palm of Soul [2005, AUM Fidelity], A–

Matt Jorgensen (1972– )

• Quiet Silence [2002, Origin]
• Another Morning [2007, Origin], B

Jumala Quintet

• Turtle Crossing [2000, Clean Feed], B+

Ron Kalina

• w/Jim Self: The Odd Couple [2008, Basset Hound], U

Plamen Karadonev

• Crossing Lines [2007, Mu], B+(*)

Kartet

• The Bay Window [2007, Songlines], U

Kassaba

• Dark Eye [2007, CDBaby], B+(**)

Manu Katché (1958– )

• Neighbourhood [2004, ECM], A–
• Playground [2007, ECM], B+(*)

Spencer Katzman (1974– )

• 5 Is the New 3 [2006, 6V6], B+(**)

Arthur Kell

• Traveller [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], A–

Grace Kelly (1992– )

• w/Lee Konitz: GraceFulLee [2008, Pazz Productions], B+(***)

Phil Kelly

• My Museum [2006, Origin], B

Peter Kenagy (1977– )

• Little Machines [2003, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+

Ray Kennedy

• w/Joe Cohn: Plays the Music of Arthur Schwartz [2006, Arbors], B+(***)

Kent Kessler

• Bull Fiddle [2002, Okkadisk], U

Carla Kihlstedt

• w/Satoko Fujii: Minamo [2002–5, Henceforth], B+(**)

Soweto Kinch (1978– )

• Conversations With the Unseen [2003, Dune], B+
• A Life in the Day of B19: Tales of the Tower Block [2006, Dune], B–

Kaki King

• Everybody Loves You [2003, Velour]

Oleg Kireyev

• Mandala [2008, Jazzheads], U

Omer Klein (1982– )

• w/Haggai Cohen Milo: Duet [2006, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
• Introducing Omer Klein [2007, Smalls], B+(***)

Pat Klobas

• w/Tommy Kesecker: No Gravity [2007, KKEnsemble], B+(**)

Meinrad Kneer (1970– )

• w/Albert van Veenendaal: The Munderkingen Sessions: Part 1 [2004, Evil Rabbit], B+(*)

Kirk Knuffke

• Bigwig [2007, Clean Feed], B+(*)

Toby Koenigsberg

• Sense [2005, Origin], B+(**)

Dmitri Kolesnik

• Five Corners [2006, Challenge], B

Alex Kontorovich (1980– )

• Deep Minor [2006, Chamsa], A–

Ted Kooshian (1961– )

• Ted Kooshian's Standard Orbit Quartet [2007, Summit], B+(*)

Hakon Kornstad

• Space Available [2000, Jazzland]

Martin Krusche

• Friendship Pagoda [2000, Naxos]

Martin Küchen

• Angles: Every Woman Is a Tree [2007, Clean Feed], U

Jonas Kullhammar

• Plays Loud for the People [2002, Moserobie]
• Nacka Forum [2002, Moserobie]

David Kweksilber

• w/Guus Janssen: David Kweksilber + Guus Janssen [2003–6, Geestgronden], B+(***)

David Lackner

• Chapter One [2006, Dreambox Media], B+(*)

Steeve Laffont

• w/Gino Roman, Yorgui Loeffler, Chriss Campion: Latchès [2008, Sunnyside], U

Mário Laginha (1960– )

• Espaço [2007, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Timo Lassy

• The Soul and Jazz of Timo Lassy [2007, Ricky Tick], B

Matt Lavelle (1970– )

• Handling the Moment [2002, CIMP]
• Trumpet Rising Bass-Clarinet Moon [2004, 577 Records], B+(**)
• Matt Lavelle and Daniel Carter [2006, Downtownmusic.Net], B
• Spark Trio: Short Stories in Sound [2006, Utech], B
• Eye Contact: War Rug [2006, KMB Jazz]
• Spiritual Power [2006, Silkheart], A–
• Cuica in the Third House [2007, KMB Jazz], B

Jay Lawrence

• Thermal Strut [2006, OA2], B

Piers Lawrence

• Stolen Moments [2007, JazzNet Media], U

Jerry Leake

• The Turning: Percussion Expansions [2006, Rhombus Publishing], B+(***)
• Vibrance: Jazz Vibes & World Percussion [2005–6, Rhombus Publishing], B

Brad Leali

• Maria Juanez [2004, TCB], B+(***)

Gordon Lee

• Flying Dream [2004, OA2], B

Steve Lehman

• Structural Fire [2001, CIMP]
• Artificial Light [2003, Fresh Sound New Talent], B
• Demian as Posthuman [2005, Pi], A–
• On Meaning [2007, Pi], B+(***)
• Manifold [2007, Clean Feed], B+(***)

Bradley Leighton (1961– )

• Groove Yard [2003, Pacific Coast Jazz], B
• Just Doin' Our Thang [2005, Pacific Coast Jazz], B

João Lencastre

• One! [2006, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)

Bernd Lhotzky

• Piano Portrait [2005, Arbors], B+(*)

Art Lillard

• Reasons to Be Thankful [2000, Summit], B+(**)

Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra

• A Love Supreme [2005, Palmetto], B–
• Don't Be Afraid . . . The Music of Charles Mingus [2005, Palmetto], B–
• Higher Ground: Hurricane Relief Benefit Concert [2005, Blue Note], C+

Jason Lindner

• Premonition [2000, Stretch]
• Live: UK [2004, Sunnyside]
• Ab Aeterno [2004, Fresh Sound World Jazz], B+(***)
• Live at the Jazz Gallery [2005, Anzic, 2 CD], B+(*)

Rob Lockart

• Parallel Lives [2006, Origin], B

Luis Lopes

• Humanization 4Tet [2007, Clean Feed], B+(***)

Russ Lossing

• w/Ed Schuller, Paul Motian: As It Grows [2002, Hatology]
• Phrase 6 [2004, Fresh Sound], A–
• w/Mat Maneri, Mark Dresser: Metal Rat [2006, Clean Feed], B+(*)

Lionel Loueke

• Karibu [2007, Blue Note], B+(*)

Lucky 7s

• Farragut [2006, Lakefront Digital], B+(**)

Lyambiko [2002– ]

• Shades of Delight [2002, Nagel Heyer], A–

Frank Macchia (1958– )

• Landscapes [2007, Cacophony], C+

Laura Macdonald

• Awakenings [2003, Spartacus]

Raymond MacDonald

• w/Günter "Baby" Sommer: Delphinius and Lyra [2006, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Robert MacGregor (1983– )

• Refraction of Light [2006, Black Tri], B+(*)

Pedro Madaleno

• The Sound of Places [2003, Clean Feed], B+

Carl Maguire

• Floriculture [2002, Between the Lines], B+(***)

Chad Makela

• Flicker [2004, Cellar Live], B+(*)

Rafi Malkiel

• My Island [2007, Raftone], A–

Manhattan New Music Project

• Performs Paul Nash: Jazz Cycles [2004, MNMP], B+(**)

Chuck Manning (1958– )

• Notes From the Real [2005–6, TCB], B+(*)

Ray Marchica

• In the Ring [2005, Sons of Sound], B+

Klemens Marktl (1976– )

• Ocean Avenue [2004, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)

Thomas Marriott (1975– )

• Both Sides of the Fence [2006, Origin], B
• The Cool Season: An Origin Records Holiday Collection, Vol. 2 [2007, Origin], B–
• Crazy: The Music of Willie Nelson [2006, Origin], B+(*)

Billy Martin (1963– )

• Drop the Needle / Illy B Eats [2002, Amulet, 2 CD], B
• Solo Live Tonic 2002 [2002, Amulet], B+(*)
• w/Grant Calvin Weston: Live at Houston Hall [2002, Amulet], B+(***)
• The Turntable Sessions, Volume 1 [2001–3, Amulet], B+
• w/Grant Calvin Weston, DJ Logic: For No One in Particular [2003, Amulet], B
• Illy B Eats, Volume 2 [2004, Amulet], B
• w/Socket: January 14 & 15, 2005 [2005, Amulet], B+
• Starlings [2006, Tzadik], B
• w/John Medeski: Mago [2006, Amulet], B+(**)

Jean Martin

• Barnyard Drama: I'm a Navvy [2005, Barnyard], B+(*)
• w/Evan Shaw: Piano Music [2007, Barnyard], B+(**)
• w/Colin Fisher: Little Man on the Boat [2007, Barnyard], U

Roger Mas

• Mason [2006, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)

Nicolas Masson (1972– )

• Yellow (A Little Orange) [2004, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)

Jordi Matas (1976– )

• Racons [2004–5, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)

Earl May (1927– )

• Swinging the Blues [2005, Arbors], B+(*)

Alexander McCabe

• The Round [2005, Wamco], B+

Barney McClure

• Spot [2006, OA2], B+(**)

Marc McDonald

• It Doesn't End Here [2008, No End in Sight], U

John McLean

• Better Angels [2004, Origin], B

Scott McLemore (1973– )

• Found Music [2000, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)

Eric McPherson

• Continuum [2007, Smalls], B+(***)

José Alberto Medina (1979– )

• First Portrait [2004, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+
• In My Mind [2007, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)

Giacomo Merega

• w/David Tronzo, Noah Kaplan: The Light and Other Things [2006, Creative Nation Music], B+(*)

Metta Quintet [2002– ]

• Subway Songs [2005, Sunnyside], B+(**)

The Metz Family

• Metz'n Around: A Late Night Party With the Metz Family [2004, Arbors], B

Misja Fitzgerald Michel (1973– )

• Encounter [2005, No Format/Sunnyside], B+(**)

Doug Miller

• Regeneration [2005–6, Origin], B

Nicole Mitchell

• Hope, Future and Destiny [2004, Dreamtime]
• w/Harrison Bankhead, Hamid Drake: Indigo Trio/Live in Montreal (Paperback Series Vol. 3) [2005, Greenleaf Music], B+(***)
• Black Unstoppable [2007, Delmark], B–

Wolfgang Mitterer

• Radio Fractal / Beat Music: Live at Donaueschingen 2002 [2002, Hatology], B+

Yoko Miwa (1970– )

• Fadeless Flower [2002, P.J.L], B+
• Canopy of Stars [2004, P.J.L], B+(*)

Mold

• Rotten in Rødby [2005, ILK], B+(**)

Ravish Momin

• Climbing the Banyan Tree [2003–4, Clean Feed], A–
• Miren (A Longing) [2006, Clean Feed], B+(***)

Marc Mommaas

• w/Nikolaj Hess: Balance [2005, Sunnyside], B+(**)

Monk's Music Trio

• Think of One [2004, CMB], B+
• Monk's Bones [2004, CMB], B+(**)
• Monk on Mondays [2005, CMB], B

Steve Moore (1976– )

• Stebmo [2008, Mount Analog], B+(*)

Nick Moran

• The Messenger [2006, CAP], B+(*)

Bill Moring

• Spaces in Time [2008, Owl Studios], U

Sarah Morrow

• American All Stars in Paris [2005, O+ Music], B+

Alan Morse

• Four O'Clock and Hysteria [2007, InsideOut], U

Morthana

• Morthana [2004, Jazzaway], B

Kjeril Møster

• w/Per Zanussi, Kjell Nordeson: MZN3 [2005, Jazzaway], B+

Moutin Reunion Quartet [2002– ]

• Something Like Now [2005, Nocturne], B+

Maksim Mrvica

• The Piano Player [2003, MBO/EMI], B+

Justin Mullens

• Justin Mullens and the Delphian Jazz Orchestra [2004, Fresh Sound], B–

Tisziji Muñoz (1946– )

• Divine Radiance [2003, Dreyfus], B+

Mylab

• Mylab [2004, Terminus], A–

Quinsin Nachoff

• Magic Numbers [2004, Songlines], B

Zaid Nasser

• Escape From New York [2007, Smalls], A–

Natto Quartet [2003– ]

• Thousand Oaks [2004, 482 Music], B

Abdoulaye N'Diaye

• Taoué [2001, Justin Time], A–

Josh Nelson

• Let It Go [2007, Native Language], B+(*)

Alípio C. Neto

• The Perfume Comes Before the Flower [2006, Clean Feed], B+(*)

New York Electric Piano

• Blues in Full Moon [2007, Buffalo Puppy], B

New York Trio [2001– ]

• Blues in the Night [2001, Venus]
• The Things We Did Last Summer [2002, Venus]
• Love You Madly [2003, Venus]

Next Order

• Live-Powered Nexus [2005, Lolo], B+(*)

Paal Nilssen-Love (1974– )

• w/Håkon Kornstad: Schlinger [2000, Smalltown Supersound], B+
• w/Mats Gustafsson: I Love It When You Snore [2001, Smalltown Supersound], B+
• w/Ken Vandermark: Dual Pleasure [2002, Smalltown Supersound], A–
• w/Ken Vandermark: Dual Pleasure 2 [2003, Smalltown Supersound, 2 CD], B+
• Townorchestrahouse [2005, Clean Feed], B+(***)

Anders Nilsson

• Blood [2004, Kopasetic], A–
• Janus [2005, Kopasetic], B+(***)
• Fulminate Trio: Fulminate Trio [2007, Generate], B+(**)

Vincent Nilsson

• Jazz Trombone Spirituals [2000, Storyville]

Hilary Noble

• w/Rebecca Cline: Enclave [2004, Zoho], A–

Sebastian Noelle

• Across the River [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)

Russ Nolan

• w/Kenny Werner: With You in Mind [2007], B+(**)

NOMO [2004– ]

• New Tones [2005, Ubiquity]

Sean Noonan

• Brewed by Noon: Stories to Tell [2006, Songlines], B+(*)

Vince Norman

• w/Joe McCarthy: Words Cannot Express [2005–6, OA2], B

Alex Norris

• A New Beginning [2002, Fresh Sound New Talent]

Oz Noy

• Ha! [2005, Magnatude], B+

NYNDK [2004– ]

• Nordic Disruption [2007, Jazzheads], B+(*)

Andreas Öberg

• My Favorite Guitars [2008, Resonance, CD+DVD], U

Bill O'Connell (1953– )

• Latin Jazz Fantasy [2003, Random Chance], B
• Triple Play [2007, Savant], B+(*)

John O'Gallagher

• Line of Sight [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+

Michiko Ogawa

• . . . It's All About Love! [2003, Arbors], A–

Miles Okazaki (1974– )

• Mirror [2006, CDBaby], B+(**)

Nils Økland

• Bris [2005, Rune Grammofon], B

Mark O'Leary

• Levitation [2000, Leo]
• Self-Luminous [2002, Leo]
• On the Shore [2003, Clean Feed], B+(*)
• Closure [2005, Leo]
• Awakening [2006, Leo]
• Waiting [2007, Leo]

Darek Oleszkiewicz (1963– )

• Like a Dream [2004, Cryptogramophone]
• Los Angeles Jazz Ensemble: Expectation [2007, Kind of Blue, CD+DVD], B+(**)

One More

• Music of Thad Jones [2005, IPO], A–
• The Summary: Music of Thad Jones, Vol. 2 [2005, IPO], B+(**)

Michael O'Neill (1955– )

• Ontophony [2005, Songlines], B

The Onus [2000– ]

• Triphony [2003, Hipnotic], B+(***)

Eivind Opsvik

• Overseas II [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+

Orquestra Jazz de Matosinhos

• Invites Chris Cheek [2006, Fresh Sound New Talent], C+

Organissimo [2003– ]

• This Is the Place [2005, Big "O"], B

Eddy Orini (1943– )

• Divine Mustache: Musical Tribute to the Genius of Salvador Dali [2003, TCB], B–

Out to Lunch

• Excuse Me While I Do the Boogaloo [2007, Accurate], B

Vardan Ovsepian

• Akunc [2004, Fresh Sound], B+

Brian Owen

• Unmei [2005, OA2], B+(*)

Klaus Paier

• w/Stefan Gfrerer, Roman Werni: Live, Vol. 1 [2002–3, PAO], B+

Afonso Pais

• Terranova [2004, Clean Feed], B+

Francisco Pais (1976– )

• Not Afraid of Color [2004, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)

The Paislies [2005– ]

• The Paislies [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B–

Mitch Paliga

• Fall Night [2006, Origin], B+(**)

Paradigm Shift

• Shifting Times [2004, Nagel Heyer], B+

Jeff Parker

• Like-Coping [2003, Delmark]
• w/Scott Fields: Song Songs Song [2004, Delmark], B
• The Relatives [2005, Thrill Jockey], B+

Rick Parker (1978– )

• New York Gravity [2002, Fresh Sound], B+

Aaron Parks

• Invisible Cinema [2008, Blue Note], U

Bennett Paster

• w/Gregory Ryan: Grupo Yanqui Rides Again [2006, Miles High], B

Jaco Pastorius Big Band

• The Word Is Out [2006, Heads Up], B

Ben Paterson

• Breathing Space [2007, OA2], B+(**)

Peloton

• Selected Recordings [2007, Parallel], B+(**)

Jeremy Pelt (1976– )

• Profile [2002, Fresh Sound New Talent]
• Close to My Heart [2003, MaxJazz]
• Shock Value: Live at Smoke [2007, MaxJazz], B–

Oscar Peñas

• The Return of Astronautus [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B

Jukka Perko

• Music of Olavi Virta [2000, Blue Note]

Ben Perowsky

• Camp Songs [2003, Tzadik]

Sacha Perry (1970– )

• Eretik [2005, Smalls]
• Not Brand X [2006, Smalls], B+(*)
• The Third Time Around [2007, Smalls], B+(**)

Eddie Arjun Peters

• Arjun: Pieces [2007, Pheromone], B

Gianluca Petrella (1975– )

• X-Ray [2001, Auand]
• Indigo 4 [2004, Blue Note], B+(***)

Misha Piatigorsky (1981– )

• Aya [2007, Misha Music], B+(**)

Adam Pieronczyk (1970– )

• Amusos [2002, PAO], B+

Leslie Pintchik

• So Glad to Be Here [2004, Ambient], B+
• Quartets [2007, Ambient], B+(**)

Planet Jazz

• In Orbit [2005, Sharp Nine], B

Play Station [2006– ]

• #1 [2006, Evil Rabbit], B+(**)

Mikkel Ploug (1978– )

• Mikkel Ploug Group [2006, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)

Kerry Politzer

• Labyrinth [2004, Polisonic], B+

Lewis Porter (1951– )

• w/Furio Di Castri, Fabrizio Sferra: Italian Encounter [2006, Altrisouni], B+(*)

Positive Knowledge

• First Ones [2005, Charles Lester Music], B

Tineke Postma (1978– )

• A Journey That Matters [2007, Foreign Media Jazz], B+(*)

Noah Preminger (1986– )

• Dry Bridge Road [2007, Nowt], B+(**)

Quartet San Francisco

• Whirled Chamber Music [2007, Violin Jazz], B+(*)

Rake-Star [2004– ]

• Some Ra [2004, Spool/Line], B+

Kristjan Randalu (1978– )

• w/Bodek Janke: Live [2007, Jazz 'n' Arts], B+(*)

Andrew Rathbun

• True Stories [2000, Fresh Sound New Talent]
• w/George Colligan: Renderings: The Art of the Duo [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)

Edward Ratliff

• Barcelona in 48 Hours [2002, Strudelmedia], B+

Mike Reed (1974– )

• Proliferation [2007, 482 Music], A–
• The Speed of Change [2007, 482 Music], B+(***)

Randy Reinhart

• At the Mill Hill Playhouse: As Long as I Live [2004, Arbors], B+(***)

Dave Rempis

• Out of Season [2004, 482 Music], B+

Júlio Resende

• Da Alma [2007, Clean Feed], B+(***)

Bob Reynolds

• Can't Wait for Perfect [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], A–

Logan Richardson (1980– )

• Cerebral Flow [2006, Fresh Sound New Talent], A–

Jason Rigby

• Translucent Space [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)

Claire Ritter

• Castles in the Air [2001, Zoning]
• Greener Than Blue [2004, Zoning], B+
• Waltzing the Splendor [2006, Zoning], B+(**)

Matana Roberts

• The Chicago Project [2007, Central Control], B

Carol Robbins

• Jazz Play [2005, Jazzcats], B+(*)

Pete Robbins (1978– )

• Waits & Measures [2004, Playscape], B+(**)
• Do the Hate Laugh Shimmy [2007, Fresh Sound New Talent], B

Bryn Roberts

• Ludlow [2003–4, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+

Tom Roberts

• In the Lion's Den [2003, Stomp Off]

Luis Rodríguez (1978– )

• U-Turn [2006, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)

Adam Rogers

• Allegory [2002, Criss Cross]
• Apparitions [2005, Criss Cross], B+

David Rogers

• The World Is Not Your Home [2007, Jumbie], B+(*)

Ari Roland (1972– )

• Sketches From a Bassist's Album [2005, Smalls], B+(**)
• And So I Lived in Old New York . . . [2007, Smalls], A–

Josh Roseman (1969– )

• Cherry [2001, Knitting Factory], B
• Treats for the Nightwalker [2003, Enja/Justin Time]
• New Constellations: Live in Vienna [2005, Accurate], B+(***)

Noah Rosen

• Trips Jobs and Journeys [2000, Cadence]

Jordi Rossy

• Wicca [2007, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)

Daniel Bernard Roumain (1971– )

• Etudes 4 Violin and Electronix [2007, Thirsty Ear], B

Roundtrip

• Two Way Street [2004, Jazzaway], B+

Doug Beavers Rovira (1976– )

• Jazz, Baby! [2006, Origin], B+(**)

Greg Ruggiero (1977– )

• Balance [2006, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)

Nick Russo

• Ro [2005–6, On the Bol], B+(**)

Jerome Sabbagh (1973– )

• North [2004, Fresh Sound], B+
• Pogo [2006, Sunnyside], B+(**)

Sabertooth [2001– ]

• Dr. Midnight: Live at the Green Mill [2007, Delmark], B–

Hironobu Saito

• The Remaining 2% [2003, Fresh Sound New Talent], B
• The Sea [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B–

Sakésho

• We Want You to Say . . . [2005, Heads Up], B

Samo Salamon (1978– )

• Two Hours [2004, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)
• Government Cheese [2004, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)

Mark Saltman

• w/William Knowles: It's About the Melody [2007, Blue Canoe], B

Antonio Sanchez

• Migration [2007, CAM Jazz], B+(**)

Sangha Quartet

• Fear of Roaming [2004, Fresh Sound], B+

Jesús Santandreu

• Out of the Cage [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], U

Martin Sasse

• w/Peter Bernstein: A Groovy Affair [2003, Nagel Heyer]
• w/Vincent Herring: Close Encounter [2003, Nagel Heyer], B+

Matt Savage (1992– )

• Quantum Leap [2006, Savage], C+
• Hot Ticket: Live in Boston [2008, Savage], U

Paul Scea

• Contemporary Residents [2005, BluJazz], B

Michiel Scheen

• Dance, My Dear? [2003, Data], B+

Jenny Scheinman

• Live at Yoshi's [2000, Avant]
• The Rabbi's Lover [2002, Tzadik]
• Shalagaster [2004, Tzadik], A–
• 12 Songs [2004, Cryptogramophone], A–
• Jenny Scheinman [2008, Koch]
• Crossing the Field [2008, Koch]

Alexander Schimmeroth

• Arrival [2004, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+

Dean Schmidt

• I Know Nothing [2007, OA2], U

Ben Schwendener

• w/Uwe Steinmetz: Apfelschaun [2003, Gravity], B+
• w/Marc Rossi: Living Geometry II Volumes 1 & 2 [2003, Gravity, 2 CD], B

Christian Scott

• Rewind That [2005, Concord], B+(*)
• Anthem [2007, Concord], B–

Kendrick Scott (1980– )

• The Source [2005–6, World Culture], B

Seattle Women's Jazz Orchestra

• Meeting of the Waters [2005–6, OA2], B

Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra [2002– ]

• Sacred Music of Duke Ellington [2001–5, Origin, 2 CD], B+(*)

Jim Seeley

• w/Arturo O'Farrill: The Jim Seeley/Arturo O'Farrill Quintet [2003, Zoho], B+

Vince Seneri

• Street Talk [2005, SenFul], B+
• The Prince's Groove [2007, Prince V], B+(***)

Ken Serio

• Live . . . in the Moment [2006, Tripping Tree Music, 2 CD], B+(*)

SF Jazz Collective

• SF Jazz Collective [2005, Nonesuch], B+
• SF Jazz Collective, Vol. 2 [2006, Nonesuch]

Sha (1983– )

• Chessboxing Volume One [2007, Ronin Rhythm], B+(***)

Paul Shapiro

• It's in the Twilight [2005, Tzadik], B+(**)
• Essen [2007–8, Tzadik], A–

Steve Shapiro

• w/Pat Bergeson: Low Standards [2005, Sons of Sound], A–

Jim Shearer

• w/Charlie Wood: The Memphis Hang [2008, Summit], U

Aram Shelton

• Arrive [2005, 482 Music], B+

Shining

• In the Kingdom of Kitsch You Will Be a Monster [2005, Rune Grammofon], B–

Shot x Shot

• Shot x Shot [2006, High Two], B+(***)
• Let Nature Square [2007, High Two], B+(***)

Adam Shulman

• On Second Thought [2007, Kabocha], B

Matt Shulman

• So It Goes [2006, Jaggo], B

Todd Sickafoose

• Blood Orange [2006, Secret Hitch]
• Tiny Resistors [2007, Cryptogramophone], B+(*)

Martin Siewert

• Too Beautiful to Burn [2003, Erstwhile]

James Silberstein

• Song for Micaela [2004, CAP], B+
• Expresslane [2008, CAP], B+(*)

Yotam Silberstein

• The Arrival [2003, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+

Liam Sillery

• w/David Sills: On the Fly [2005, OA2], B–

Adam Simmons

• Happy Jacket [2002, Dr. Jim's], B+

Sergi Sirvent

• Free Quartet [2003, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
• 9 Muses [2004, Fresh Sound New Talent, 2 CD], B
• Unexpected: Plays the Blues in Need [2004, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)
• w/Santi Careta: Anacrònics [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)
• w/Jordi Matas, Marc Cuevas, Òscar Domènech: Hat [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], A–
• w/Xavi Maureta: Lines Over Rhythm [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)

Skerik

• Skerik's Syncopated Taint Septet [2003, Rope-a-Dope]
• Husky [2004, Hyena], B+(*)

Daniel Smith (1939– )

• Bebop Bassoon [2004, Zah Zah], B
• The Swingin' Bassoon [2004, Zah Zah], B–

David Smith

• Circumstance [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)

Joe Smith

• Melodic Workshop [2003, Fresh Sound], B

Walter Smith III

• Casually Introducing [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)

Bob Sneider

• w/Paul Hofmann: Escapade [2004, Sons of Sound], B
• w/Joe Locke: Fallen Angel [2005, Sons of Sound], B+(*)

Solar Fire Trio

• Rise Up [2006, Foreign Frequency], B

Mark Solborg (1972– )

• 1+1+1+1 [2007, ILK], B+(*)

Emilio Solla

• Conversas (Al Lado del Agua) [2007, Fresh Sound World Jazz], B+(*)

Sonic Liberation Front [2000– ]

• Water and Stone [2000, Eye Dog], A–
• Ashé a Go-Go [2004, High Two], A
• Change Over Time [2006, High Two], A–

Tyshawn Sorey (1980– )

• That/Not [2007, Firehouse, 2 CD], A–

Magali Souriau

• Birdland Sessions [2000, Koch Jazz]
• Petite Promenade [2003, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+

South Florida Jazz Orchestra

• South Florida Jazz Orchestra [2008, MAMA], U

Speak in Tones

• Subaro [2003–4, Alpha Pocket, 2 CD], B+(**)

Gust Spenos

• Swing Theory [2007, Swing Theory], U

Russ Spiegel (1962– )

• Chimera [2006, Steeplechase], B+(**)

Rossano Sportiello

• Heart and Soul [2005, Arbors], B+(*)

Jesse Stacken (1978– )

• That That [2006, Fresh Sound New Talent], U

Colin Steele

• Twilight Dreams [2000, Caber]
• The Journey Home [2002, Caber]

Billy Stein

• Hybrids [2005, Barking Hoop], B+(***)

Jason Stein

• A Calculus of Loss [2007, Clean Feed], B+(*)

The Stein Brothers

• Quixotic [2007, Jazzed Media], B+(*)

Andrew Sterman

• The Path to Peace [2007, Orange Mountain Music], B+(*)

Jamie Stewardson

• Jhaptal [2003, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)

Sticks and Stones [2002– ]

• Shed Grace [2004, Thrill Jockey], B

Joan Stiles

• Love Call [1998–2002, Zoho], B
• Hurly-Burly [2005, Oo-Bla-Dee], A–

Robert Stillman

• Horses [2004, Mill Pond], B+(*)

Harri Stojka

• A Tribute to Gypsy Swing [2004, Zoho], B–

Geoff Stradling

• Les Is Mo' [2006, Origin], B+(**)

Colin Stranahan

• Dreams Untold [2004, Capri]
• Transformation [2005, Capri], B+(*)

Marcus Strickland (1979– )

• Quartets: Twi-Life [2005–6, Strick Muzik, 2 CD], B+(***)
• Open Reel Deck [2007, Strick Muzik], U

String Zone

• Mystery Bag [2003, Nagel Heyer], B+

Thomas Stønen (1972– )

• Parish [2005, ECM], B+(**)
• Pohlitz [2006, Rune Grammofon], B+(***)

Suhkan Uhka

• Suhka [2003, TUM], B+

Helen Sung

• Helenistique [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)
• Sungbird [2006, Sunnyside], B+(**)

Tom Tallitsch

• Medicine Man [2007, OA2], B+(*)

Francesca Tanksley

• Journey [2001, DreamCaller]

Leo Tardin

• Grand Pianoramax: The Biggest Band in Town [2008, ObliqSound], B

David Taylor (1944– )

• w/Steve Swell: Not Just . . . [2005, CIMP], B

The Taylor/Fidyk Big Band

• Live at Blues Alley [2005, OA2], B+(*)

Ten Part Invention

• Unidentified Spaces [2000, Rufus]

Ignasi Terraza (1962– )

• IT's Coming [2004, TCB], B+

Rave Tesar

• You Decide [2006, Tesar Music], B+(**)

François Théberge (1963– )

• Music of Konitz [2002, Effendi]
• Elenar [2003, Effendi]

The Thing [2000– ]

• w/Joe McPhee: She Knows . . . [2001, Crazy Wisdom]
• Garage [2004, Smalltown Supersound], B+

Michael Thomas

• It Is What It Is [2006, JazHead Entertainment], B

Rob Thomas

• w/Dave Storrs, Dick Sarpola, George Sarpola: Time Share [2005, Louie], B+(***)

Kris Tiner (1977– )

Dave Tofani

• Nights at the Inn [2007, SoloWinds], B+(*)

Julius Tolentino

• Just the Beginning [2005, Sharp Nine], B+(***)

Toph-E and the Pussycats

• Live in Detroit [2004, CD Baby], B+(**)

Gian Tornatore

• Sink or Swim [2003, Fresh Sound New Talent], A–
• Blackout [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)

Transit [2001– ]

• Transit [2001, Clean Feed], B+(*)

Triage [2001– ]

• Premium Plastics [2001, Solitaire]
• Twenty Minute Cliff [2003, Okka Disk], A–
• American Mythology [2004, Okka Disk], A

Trio East

• Stop-Start [2005, Sons of Sound], B+
• Best Bets [2005, Origin], B+(**)

Trio Mundo

• Rides Again [2004, Zoho], B+

Triot

• w/John Tchicai: Sudden Happiness [2004, TUM], A–

Francesco Tristano (1981– )

• Not for Piano [2005, Sunnyside], B+(**)

Vassilis Tsabropoulos

• Achirana [2000, ECM]
• w/Anja Lechner: Melos [2007, ECM], U

Akiko Tsuruga

• Sweet and Funky [2006, 18th & Vine], B+(*)

Mike Tucker

• Collage [2005, www.tuckerjazz.com], B+(**)

Jeremy Udden

• Torchsongs [2003–5, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)

Lars-Göran Ulander

• Live at the Glenn Miller Café [2004, Ayler], B+

Tomas Ulrich

• w/Elliott Sharp, Carlos Zingaro, Ken Filiano: T.E.C.K. String Quartet [2007, Clean Feed], B+(*)

Adam Unsworth

• Excerpt This! [2006, Adam Unsworth], B+(*)

Upper Left Trio [2003– ]

• Sell Your Soul Side [2006, Origin], B+(**)
• Three [2007, Origin], B+(*)

The Uptown Quintet

• Live in New York [2004, Cellar Live], B+(*)

Diego Urcola

• Soundances [2003, Sunnyside]
• Viva [2005, CamJazz], B+(*)

Johnnie Valentino (1957– )

• Stingy Brim [2004, Omnitone], B+(***)

Giulia Valle (1972– )

• Colorista [2004, Fresh Sound New Talent], B
• Danza Imprevista [2006, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)

Corrie van Binsbergen (1957– )

• CRAM: For a Dog [2008, Broken], B+(**)

Bo van de Graaf

• Live: Jazz Is Free and So Are We! [2007, Icdisc], B+(**)

Dylan van der Schyff

• The Definition of a Toy [2003, Songlines], B+

Peter Van Huffel

• Silvester Battlefield [2006, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)

Albert Van Veenendaal (1956– )

• w/Fabrizio Puglisi: Duets for Prepared, Unprepared and Toy Pianos [2004, Evil Rabbit], B+(**)
• w/Meinrad Kneer, Yonga Sun: Predictable Point of Impact [2006, Evil Rabbit], A–

Emmanuel Vaughan-Lee

• Borrowed Time [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+

Nick Vayenas

• Synesthesia [2007, World Culture Music], B

Javier Vercher (1978– )

• Introducing the Javier Vercher Trio [2003, Fresh Sound], B+

Vibrational Therapists

• The Radius of the Mind [2002, Vibrational Therapists], B+

Jerry Vivino

• Walkin' With the Wazmo [2006, Zoho], B

Ken Walker

• Terra Firma [2002, Synergy Music], B+

Greg Wall

• Later Prophets [2004, Tzadik], B+

Priska Walss (1964– )

• Intervista [2000–2, Intakt]

Doug Wamble

• Bluestate [2004, Marsalis Music/Rounder], B–

Jabbo Ware

• Vignettes in the Spirit of Ellington [2001, Y'all of New York], B+

Chris Washburne

• Paradise in Trouble [2002, Jazzheads]

Marcin Wasilewski

• w/Slawomir Kurkiewicz, Michal Miskiewicz: Trio [2005, ECM], B+
• w/Slawomir Kurkiewicz, Michal Miskiewicz: January [2007, ECM], B+(***)

Waverly Seven [2006– ]

• Yo! Bobby [2006, Anzic, 2 CD], B

Florian Weber

• w/Jeff Denson, Ziv Ravitz: Minsarah [2006, Enja/Justin Time], B+(**)

Aaron Weinstein

• A Handful of Stars [2005, Arbors], B+(***)
• w/John Pizzarelli: Blue Too [2007, Arbors], B+(**)

David Weiss

• The Mirror [2004, Fresh Sound], B+

Ezra Weiss (1979– )

• Persephone [2005, Umoja], B+
• Get Happy [2006, Roark], B

Mort Weiss (1935– )

• The B3 and Me [2003, SMS Jazz], B+(**)
• Mort Weiss Meets Sam Most [2006, SMS Jazz], B+(*)

Björn Wennås

• Static [2004, Beartones], B

Westchester Jazz Orchestra

• All In [2007, WJO], B+(*)

James Westfall (1981– )

• The Wee Trio: Capitol Diner Vol. 1 [2007, Bionic], B+(***)

Glenn White (1973– )

• Sacred Machines [2007, OA2], B

Matt White

• Fight the Big Bull: Dying Will Be Easy [2006, Clean Feed], B+(*)

Howard Wiley

• The Angola Project [2006, CDBaby], B

Rob Wilkerson (1973– )

• Imaginary Landscape [2002, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+

Corey Wilkes (1979– )

• Drop It [2007, Delmark], U

The Mary Lou Williams Collective

• Zodiac Suite: Revisited [2000–3, Mary], B+(*)

Whit Williams

• Featuring Slide Hampton and Jimmy Heath [2004, MAMA], B+(*)

Spike Wilner (1966– )

• Late Night: Live at Smalls [2002–3, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+

Abram Wilson (1975– )

• Jazz Warrior [2004, Dune], B–
• Ride! Ferris Wheel to the Modern Day Delta [2007, Dune], B+(**)

Tony Wilson

• Pearls Before Swing [2007, Drip Audio], B
• w/Peggy Lee, Jon Bentley: Escondido Dreams [2007, Drip Audio], B+(*)

Ethan Winogrand

• Tangled Tango [2005, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Wishful Thinking

• Wishful Thinking [2005, Clean Feed], B+(*)

David Witham

• Spinning the Circle [2006, Cryptogramophone], B+(**)

Josh Workman

• Jumpin' at the Border [2004, Tetrachord Music], B+

Eri Yamamoto

• Cobalt Blue [2006, Thirsty Ear], B+(**)
• Duologue [2008, AUM Fidelity], U
• Redwoods [2008, AUM Fidelity], B+(**)

Saco Yasuma

• Another Rain [2006, Leaf Note], B+(***)

Alon Yavnai (1969– )

• Travel Notes [2008, ObliqSound], B+(***)

Yerba Buena Stompers [2001– ]

• Dawn Club Favorites [2001, Stomp Off], A–
• Barbary Coast Favorites [2001, Stomp Off], B+(**)
• New Orleans Favorites [2002, Stomp Off], A–
• San Diego Favorites [2002–3, Diamondstack], B+(*)
• San Francisco Bay Blues [2005, Stomp Off], B+(***)
• Duff Campbell's Revenge [2005, Diamondstack], B+(***)
• The Yama-Yama Man [2007, Stomp Off], A–

Jacob Young (1970– )

• Evening Falls [2004, ECM], B+
• Sideways [2006, ECM], B+(*)

Yuganaut

• This Musicship [2005, ESP-Disk], U

Paul Zauner

• Soil [2006, PAO/BluJazz], B+(***)

Miguel Zenón

• Looking Forward [2002, Fresh Sound New Talent]
• Ceremonial [2004, Marsalis Music/Rounder], B+
• Jíbaro [2004, Marsalic Music/Rounder], A–

Pete Zimmer

• Burnin' Live at the Jazz Standard [2006, Tippin], B+(*)
• Judgment [2006, Tippin], B+(*)

Jesse Zubot

• ZMF Trio: Circle the Path [2005, Drip Audio], U

Bret Zvacek

• CNY Jazz Orchestra: Then, Now & Again [2007, CNY], B+(*)

Various Artists

• Blue Series Essentials [2000–2, Thirsty Ear], A–
• The Blue Series Sampler: The Shape of Jazz to Come [2002–3, Thirsty Ear], A–
• CIMPosium: Volume 12 [2002–3, CIMP], B+
• Cryptogramophone Assemblage 1998–2008 [1998–2008, Cryptogramophone, 2CD+DVD], U
• Funky Organ: B3 Jazz Grooves [1997–2006, High Note], B
• The Harlem Experiment [2007, Ropeadope], B+(**)
• Jazz After Midnight [1998–2006, High Note], B–
• Jazz Moods: Sounds of Autumn [1977–2003, Concord], B–
• Jazz Moods: Twilight in Rio [1982–99, Concord], B
• Jazz Yule Love II [2006, Mack Avenue], B–
• Kopacoustic: Music From the KopaFestival 2006 Volume 1 [2006, Kopasetic], U
• Kopalectric: Music From the KopaFestival 2006 Volume 2 [2006, Kopasetic], U
• The Philadelphia Experiment [2001, Ropeadope/Atlantic]
• Putumayo Presents: Swing Around the World [1964–2004, Putumayo World Music], B+
• Re-Bop: The Savoy Remixes [1945–59, Savoy Jazz], B+(**)
• The Sound of New York Jazz Underground [2004, Fresh Sound New Talent, 2 CD], B
• Thirsty Ear Blues Series Sampler [2002–6, Thirsty Ear], B+(**)
• Thirsty Ear Presents: Nu Jazz Today [2002–6, Thirsty Ear], B–
• VisionFest: VisionLive [2002, Thirsty Ear], B+
• Vision Volume 3 [2003, Arts for Art, CD+DVD], B+(**)