Jazz (1980–90s) (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.

Aaly Trio

• w/Ken Vandermark: Hidden in the Stomach [1998, Silkheart]
• w/Ken Vandermark: Stumble [1998, Wobbly Rail], B–
• Live at the Glenn Miller Café [1999, Wobbly Rail]
• w/DKV Trio: Double or Nothing [1999, Okka Disk], B+(*)
• I Wonder If I Was Screaming [2000, Crazy Wisdom]

Abash

• Abash [1993, Dragon]
• Jazz [1995, Dragon]

Rez Abbasi (1965– )

• Out of Body [2002, Feroza Music]
• Snake Charmer [2005, Earth Sounds], A–
• Bazaar [2005, Zoho], B+(*)

Greg Abate (1947– )

• Bop City: Live at Birdland [1991, Candid]
• Bop Lives! [1996, Blue Chip Jazz]

Chris Abelen

• Dance of the Penguins [Bvhaast]

Rabih Abou-Khalil

• Between Dusk and Dawn [1986, MMP]
• Nafas [1988, ECM]
• Bukra [1988, Enja/MMP], B+
• Al-Jadida [1990, Enja], B+
• Blue Camel [1992, Enja], A–
• Tarab [1992, Enja], A–
• The Sultan's Picnic [1994, Enja], B+
• Arabian Waltz [1996, Enja]
• Odd Times [1996, Enja]
• Cactus of Knowledge [2001, Enja]
• Morton's Foot [2003, Enja/Justin Time], A–
• w/Joachim Kühn: Journey to the Centre of an Egg [2004, Enja/Justin Time], A–
• Em Português [2007, Enja], B+(**)

Bob Ackerman

• Old & New Magic [1993, Silkheart]
• Who Decides [1998, M]

Bruce Ackley (1948– )

• The Hearing [1997, Avant]

Steve Adams

• In Out Side [1991–92, New Winds]

Aesop Quartet [1999– ]

• Fables for a New Millennium [1999, 8th Harmonic Breakdown], A–

Ron Affif (1965– )

• Vierd Blues [1994, Pablo]
• 52nd Street [1996, Pablo], B
• Ringside [1997, Pablo]

Affinity [1993– ]

• Plays Nine Modern Jazz Classics [1993, Music & Arts], A–
• A Tribute to Eric Dolphy [1995, Music & Arts], A–
• This Is Our Lunch [1995, Music & Arts]
• w/Dewey Redman: A Tribute to Ornette Coleman [1995, Music & Arts], B+

Kei Akagi

• Mirror Puzzle [1994, Audioquest]

Noël Akchoté

• Lust Corner [1998, Winter & Winter]
• Cabaret Modern: A Night at the Magic Mirror Tent [2003, Winter & Winter], B
• Sonny II: The Music of Sonny Sharrock [2004, Winter & Winter], B+

Howard Alden (1958– )

• Swing Street [1986, Concord]
• Plays the Music of Harry Reser [1988, Stomp Off]
• The Alden/Barrett Quintet Salutes Buck Clayton [1989, Concord]
• A Good Likeness [1992, Concord], B
• Encore! Live at Centre Concord [1994, Concord]
• Your Story — The Music of Bill Evans [1994, Concord], A–
• w/Dan Barrett: Live in '95 [1995, Arbors], B+
• Take Your Pick [1996, Concord]
• Full Circle [1998, Concord, 2 CD]
• My Shining Hour [2002, Concord]
• In a Mellow Tone [2003, Concord]
• w/Ken Peplowski: Howard Alden and Ken Peplowski's Pow-Wow [2006, Arbors], B+(***)

Eric Alexander (1968– )

• Stablemates [1995, Delmark]
• Too Soon to Tell [1997, Sharp Nine]
• Man With a Horn [1997, Milestone]
• w/John Hicks, George Mraz, Idris Muhammad: Solid! [1998, Milestone], B+
• The First Milestone [1999, Milestone]
• The Second Milestone [2000, Milestone]
• Summit Meeting [2001, Milestone]
• Nightlife in Tokyo [2002, Milestone]
• Dead Center [2004, HighNote], A–
• w/Vincent Herring: The Battle: Live at Smoke [2005, High Note], B
• It's All in the Game [2005, HighNote], B+(**)
• Temple of Olympic Zeus [2007, High Note], C+
• Prime Time: In Concert [2007, High Note, CD+DVD], B+(**)

Steve Allee

• Colors [2006, Owl Studios], B+(**)
• Dragonfly [2008, Owl Studios], B+(**)

Carl Allen (1961– )

• The Dark Side of Dewey [1992, Evidence], B+(*)
• w/Rodney Whitaker: Get Ready [2007, Mack Avenue], B+(**)

Eddie Allen (1957– )

• Sãlongo: Sãlongo [2007, DBCD], B+(**)

Geri Allen (1957– )

• The Printmakers [1984, Minor Music], B+(***)
• Home Grown [1985, Minor Music]
• Etudes [1987, Soul Note]
• Live at the Village Vanguard [1990, DIW]
• The Nurterer [1990, Blue Note], B+
• Maroons [1992, Blue Note]
• Twenty-One [1994, Somethin' Else], B+
• Eyes in the Back of Your Head [1995–96, Blue Note], B+
• The Gathering [1998, Verve], B+
• w/Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette: The Life of a Song [2004, Telarc], A–
• Timeless Portraits and Dreams [2006, Telarc, 2 CD], B–

Harry Allen (1966– )

• How Long Has This Been Going On? [1989, Progressive], B+
• A Night at Birdland Vol. 1 [1993, Nagel Heyer], A–
• A Night at Birdland Vol. 2 [1993, Nagel Heyer], B+
• The King: Jazz im Amerika Haus Vol. 1 [1994, Nagel Heyer], B+
• w/Keith Ingham: The Little Brown Book: A Celebration of Billy Strayhorn's Music, Vol. 1 [1994, Progressive]
• w/Keith Ingham: The Intimacy of the Blues: A Celebration of Billy Strayhorn's Music, Vol. 2 [1994, Progressive]
• Blue Skies [1994, John Marks], A
• w/John Pizzarelli: Meets John Pizzarelli Trio [1995, RCA], B+
• Tenors Anyone? [1996, BMG Novus]
• w/Randy Sandke: The Music of the Trumpet Kings [1997, Nagel Heyer], B
• A Little Touch of Harry [1997, Mastermix]
• Night Birds [1997, Gemini]
• Eu Não Quero Dançar (I Won't Dance) [1997, RCA], B+
• Day Dream [1998, RCA]
• Plays Ellington Songs [2000, RCA], A–
• Love Songs Live [2000, Nagel Heyer], B+
• w/Joe Cohn: Hey, Look Me Over [2004, Arbors], A–
• Hits by Brits [2006, Challenge], B+(***)
• w/Joe Cohn: Music From Guys and Dolls [2007, Arbors], A–
• w/Joe Cohn: Stompin' the Blues [2007, Arbors], B+(**)

J.D. Allen (1974– )

• In Search Of [1996, Red]
• Pharoah's Children [2001, Criss Cross]
• I Am I Am [2008, Sunnyside], B+(***)

Ben Allison (1966– )

• Third Eye [1999, Palmetto]
• Riding the Nuclear Tiger [2000, Palmetto], B+
• Peace Pipe [2002, Palmetto]
• Buzz [2003, Palmetto], B+
• Cowboy Justice [2005, Palmetto], A–
• Little Things Run the World [2007, Palmetto], A–

Bill Allred (1936– )

• Absolutely [1995, Nagel Heyer]

Misha Alperin

• North Story [1995, ECM], B
• First Impression [1997, ECM]
• Her First Dance [2006, ECM], U

Myriam Alter

• Alter Ego [1997, Intuition]

Jimmy Amadie

• Live at Red Rock Studio: A Tribute to Tony Bennett [2003, TP], B+
• Let's Groove! A Tribute to Mel Tormé [2006, TP], B+(***)
• The Philadelphia Story: The Gospel as We Know It [2006–7, TP], B+(**)

Ari Ambrose (1973– )

• Cyclic Episode [1998, Steeplechase]
• Chainsaw [1999, Steeplechase]
• Early Song [1999, Steeplechase]
• United [2002, Steeplechase]

Franco Ambrosetti (1941– )

• Gin and Pentatonic [1983–85, Enja], B
• Live at the Blue Note [1992, Enja]
• Grazie Italia [1999, Enja]

The American Jazz Orchestra [1985– ]

• The Music of Jimmie Lunceford [1991, Musicmasters], B+

American Jazz Quintet

• From Bad to Badder [1987, Black Saint]

Franck Amsallem (1961– )

• w/Gary Peacock, Bill Stewart: Another Time [1990, A Records], B
• Is That So [1997, Sunnyside]

Ray Anderson (1952– )

• Old Bottles — New Wine [1985, Enja], A–
• You Be [1985, Minor Music]
• w/Mark Helias, Gerry Hemingway: Bass Drum Bone: Wooferlo [1987, Soul Note], B–
• Blues Bred in the Bone [1988, Enja], B+
• What Because [1989, Gramavision], B+
• Wishbone [1991, Gramavision], A–
• Every One of Us [1992, Gramavision], B+
• w/George Gruntz: Big Band Record [1994, Gramavision], B+
• Don't Mow Your Lawn [1994, Enja], B+
• Azurety [1994, Hat Art], B
• w/Craig Harris, George Lewis, Gary Valente: Slideride [1994, Hat Art], B+
• w/Han Bennink, Christy Doran: Cheer Up [1995, Hat Art], A–
• Heads and Tails [1995, Enja], B+
• w/Mark Helias, Gerry Hemingway: BassDrumBone (Hence the Reason) [1997, Enja], A–
• Funkorific [1998, Enja], B+
• Where Home Is: Ray Anderson's Pocket Brass Band [1998, Enja]
• Bonemeal [2000, Raybone], B+
• BassDrumBone: The Line Up [2005, Clean Feed], B+(***)

Reid Anderson

• Dirty Show Tunes [1997, Fresh Sound New Talent]
• Abolish Bad Architecture [1999, Fresh Sound New Talent], A–
• The Vastness of Space [2000, Fresh Sound New Talent], A–

Krister Andersson

• About Time [1993, Flash Music]

Bill Anschell

• More to the Ear Than Meets the Eye [2006, Origin], B+(*)

Tatsu Aoki

• Basser Live II [2004, Asian Improv], B+(*)

Apaturia Quintet

• Apaturia [1994–95, YVP], B+(***)

Peter Apfelbaum (1960– )

• Jodoji Brightness [1992, Antilles]
• It Is Written [2005, ACT], B–

Arcado [1989– ]

• Behind the Myth [1990, JMT]

Arcana

• The Last Wave [1995, DIW]
• Arc of the Testimony [1997, Axiom], B+

Julian Arguëlles (1966– )

• Scrapes [1995, Babel]
• Escapade [1999, Provocateur]

Kenneth Arnström (1946– )

• Jazz Feeling Vol. 1: Baby Face [1997, Phontastic]

Lynne Arriale (1957– )

• The Eyes Have It [1993, DMP]
• With Words Unspoken [1996, DMP]
• A Long Road Home [1997, TCB]
• Live at Montreux [1999, TCB]
• Inspiration [2000, TCB], B+
• Arise [2002, Motema]
• Live [2005, In+Out/Motema], B+(***)

Joe Ascione (1961– )

• My Buddy: A Tribute to Buddy Rich [1996, Nagel-Heyer]
• Movin' Up [2007, Arbors], B+(*)

Available Jelly

• Available Jelly [1984, Ramboy]
• In Full Flail [1988, Ramboy]
• Al(l)ways [1989, NOM]
• Monuments [1993, Ramboy]
• Happy Camp [1996, Ramboy], B+
• Bilbao Song [2004, Ramboy], B+(**)

Teodross Avery (1973– )

• My Generation [1995, Impulse]

Franck Avitabile

• Right Time [2000, Dreyfus], A–
• Bemsha Swing [2002, Dreyfus]

Omer Avital

• Asking No Permission [1996, Smalls], B+(*)
• Room to Grow [1997, Smalls], B+(***)
• The Ancient Art of Giving [2006, Smalls], A–
• Arrival [2006, Fresh Sound World Jazz], B–

Azymuth [1979– ]

• Flame [1984, Milestone]
• Crazy Rhythm [1988, Milestone]

Ab Baars (1955– )

• w/Terrie Ex: Hef [2002, Atavistic], B+
• Party at the Bimhuis [2003, Wig]
• Kinda Dukish [2005, Wig], B+(**)
• w/Ig Henneman: Stof [2006, Wig], B+(*)
• w/Ken Vandermark: Goofy June Bug [2007, Wig], B+(**)

Back Bay Ramblers [1993–1999]

• 'leven Thirty Saturday Night [1993, Stomp Off]
• My Mamma's in Town [1994, Stomp Off]
• Cuttin' Up [1999, Stomp Off]

Ginger Baker (1939– )

• Horses and Trees [1986, Celluloid]
• Middle Passage [1990, Axiom]
• Goin' Back Home [1994, Atlantic], B+
• Falling Off the Roof [1996, Atlantic], A–
• Coward of the Country [1998, Atlantic], B+

Jon Balke (1955– )

• Further [1993, ECM]
• Kyanos [2001, ECM]
• Diverted Travels [2003, ECM], B
• w/Batagraf: Statements [2003–4, ECM], B+(***)
• Book of Velocities [2006, ECM], B

Iain Ballamy (1964– )

• All Men Amen [1993, B&W]
• Acme [1996, B&W]
• Food [1998, Feral Records]
• Food Organic and GM [2000, Feral]
• Veggie [2002, Rune Grammofon]

Ballin' the Jack [1999– ]

• Jungle [1999, Knitting Factory], A–
• The Big Head [2001, Knitting Factory]

Dave Ballou (1963– )

• The Floating World [1999, Steeplechase]

Denys Baptiste

• Let Freedom Ring! [2003, Dune], B+

Bardo State Orchestra [1994– ]

• The Ultimate Gift [1994, Impetus], B+
• Wheels Within Wheels [1995, Impetus]

Guy Barker (1957– )

• Isn't It [1991, Spotlite]
• Into the Blue [1994–95, Verve], A–
• Timeswing [1996, Verve]
• What Love Is [1997, Emarcy]
• Soundtrack [2001, Provocateur]

Dale Barlow (1959– )

• Hipnotation [1990, Spiral Scratch]
• Live [2001, Jazzhead]

Alan Barnes (1959– )

• Here Comes Trouble [1996, Fret]
• Yesterdays [1996, Zephyr]
• The Pollwinners Playing Girl Talk [1999, Zephyr]
• Summertime [2000, Concord]
• Manhattan [2000, Concord]
• Swingin' the Samba [2002, Woodville]

Joey Baron (1955– )

• Tongue in Groove [1992, JMT], B+
• RAIsedpleasuredot [1994, New World], B+
• Down Home [1997, Intuition], A–
• We'll Soon Find Out [2000, Intuition]

Dan Barrett (1955– )

• Strictly Instrumental [1987, Concord]
• Moon Song [1995, Arbors]
• Dan Barrett and Tom Baker in Australia [1997, Arbors]
• Melody in Swing [1997, Arbors]
• w/Rebecca Kilgore: Blue Swing [2000, Arbors]

Carlos Barretto

• Lokomotiv [2003, Clean Feed]
• Radio Song [2002, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Bruce Barth (1958– )

• Morning Call [1994, Enja]

Baseline

• Baseline Returns [1996, Challenge]

Django Bates (1960– )

• Winter Truce [1995, JMT], B
• Like Life [1997, Storyville]
• Quiet Nights [1998, Screwgun]

Alvin Batiste (1937– )

• Musique d'Afrique Nouvelle Orleans [1984, India Navigation], B–
• Bayou Magic [1988, India Navigation]
• Songs, Words and Messages, Connections [1999, SLM]
• Marsalis Music Honors Alvin Batiste [2006, Marsalis Music/Rounder], B+(**)

Steffano Battaglia (1966– )

• Explore [1990, Splasc(h)]
• Confession [1991, Splasc(h)]
• Baptism [1993, Splasc(h)]
• Sulphur [1993, Splasc(h)]
• Unknown Flames [1995, Splasc(h), 2 CD]
• When We Were [1997, Splasc(h)]
• Omen [1997, Splasc(h)]
• Raccolto [2003, ECM, 2 CD], B+(**)
• Re: Pasolini [2005, ECM, 2 CD], B+(*)

Bobby Battle

• w/David Murray: The Offering [1990, Mapleshade], B+

Conrad Bauer (1943– )

• Reflections [1986, FMP]
• Plie [1994, Intakt]
• Aventure Québécoise [1998, Victo]
• Between Heaven and Earth [2001, Intakt]
• Zentralquartett: 11 Songs — Aus Teutschen Landen [2005, Intakt], A–
• Bauer Bauer [Intakt]

Johannes Bauer

• Organo Pleno [1992, FMP]

Jamie Baum

• Slight Unheard [1997, GM]
• Moving Forward, Standing Still [2004, Omnitone], B
• Solace [2007, Sunnyside], B+(*)

John Beasley (1960– )

• A Change of Heart [1993, Windham Hill]
• Mose the Fireman [1994, Rabbit Ears Video]
• Letter to Herbie [2008, Resonance], B+(*)

BeatleJazz [1999– ]

• With a Little Help From Our Friends [2005, Lightyear], B
• All You Need [2006, Lightyear], B

Gerry Beaudoin

• Just Among Friends [1998, Linn]

Bebop and Beyond [1984–1991]

• Plays Thelonious Monk [1990, Blue Moon]

Tom Beckham

• Suspicions [1999, Fresh Sound New Talent]

Bob Belden (1956– )

• Treasure Island [1989, Sunnyside]
• Straight to My Heart: The Music of Sting [1989, Blue Note]
• La Cigale [1990, Sunnyside]
• Black Dahlia [2000, Blue Note], B
• Three Days of Rain (Original Soundtrack) [2001, Sunnyside], B+(***)
• Miles From India [2007, Times Square/4Q, 2 CD], B+(**)

Marcus Belgrave (1936– )

• w/Lawrence Williams: Working Together [1992, Detroit Jazz Musicians Co-op Productions]

Gregg Bendian (1963– )

• Bang! [1994, Truemedia Jazzworks]
• Counterparts [1996, CIMP]
• Interzone [1996, Eremite]
• Espiritu [1997, Truemedia]
• Trio Pianissimo [1998, Truemedia]
• Myriad [2000, Atavistic]
• Requiem for Jack Kirby [2001, Atavistic]

Roni Ben-Hur

• Sofia's Butterfly [1997, TCB]
• Anna's Dance [2000, Reservoir], B+
• Signature [2004, Reservoir], B+
• Keepin' It Open [2005, Motéma Music], B+(*)

Don Bennett (1941– )

• Chicago Calling! [1990, Candid]

Bob Berg (1951–2002)

• Steppin' [1982, Red]
• Enter the Spirit [1993, Stretch], B+
• Riddles [1994, Stretch], B
• Another Standard [1997, Stretch], A–

John Bergamo

• On the Edge [1986, CMP]

Anders Bergcrantz (1961– )

• Touch [1986, Dragon]
• In This Together [1994, Dragon], B
• C [1996, Dragon], B+
• Twenty-Four Hours [1998, Dragon]

David Berger

• The Harlem Nutcracker [1996, Such Sweet Thunder], B+(*)
• Doin' the Do [2000, Such Sweet Thunder]
• Marlowe [2004, Such Sweet Thunder], B
• Hindustan [2005, Such Sweet Thunder], B
• I Had the Craziest Dream: The Music of Harry Warren [2008, Such Sweet Thunder], B+(**)

Totti Bergh (1935– )

• I Hear a Rhapsody [1985, Gemini]
• Remember [1995, Gemini]

Sean Bergin (1948– )

• Copy Cat [1999, BVHaast]
• Mob Mobiel [2002, Data]
• Song Mob: Fat Fish [2005–6, Data], B+(*)

Jerry Bergonzi (1947– )

• Featuring Bruce Gertz [1984, Not Fat]
• Standard Gonz [1989, Blue Note]
• Lineage [1989, Red]
• w/Joachim Kuhn: Signed By [1991, Deux]
• Vertical Reality [1994, Musidisc]
• Just Within [1997, Double Time]
• Lost in the Shuffle [1998, Double Time]
• Wiggy [1999, Double-Time]
• A Different Look [1999, Double-Time]
• Dreaming Out Loud [2003, Whaling City Sound]
• Tenor of the Times [2006, Savant], B+(**)
• Tenorist [2006, Savant], B+(***)
• Tenor Talk [2008, Savant], A–

Gunnar Bergsten (1945– )

• The Good Life [1995, Arietta]
• Somewhere [1998, Arietta]
• Play Lars Gullin [2000, Proprius]

Dick Berk (1939– )

• Bouncin' with Berk [1990, Nine Winds], A–
• Let's Cool One [1991, Reservoir]
• One by One [1995, Reservoir], B+

David Berkman

• Handmade [1998, Palmetto], A–
• Communication Theory [2000, Palmetto], A–
• Leaving Home [2001, Palmetto]
• Start Here . . . Finish There [2004, Palmetto], B+

Berlin Contemporary Jazz Orchestra

• Berlin Contemporary Jazz Orchestra [1989, ECM]
• Live in Japan '96 [1996, DIW]

Will Bernard

• Directions to My House [2004, Direct to Disk], B+
• Party Hats [2007, Palmetto], B+(*)
• w/Andrew Emer, Benny Lackner, Mark Ferber: Night for Day [2007, Bju'ecords], B+(*)

Tim Berne (1954– )

• Caos Totale: Pace Yourself [1990, JMT], B
• Diminutive Mysteries [1992, JMT], B
• Nice View [1993, JMT]
• Lowlife: The Paris Concert [1994, JMT], B
• Poisoned Minds [1994, JMT]
• Memory Select [1994, JMT]
• Unwound [1996, Screwgun, 3 CD]
• Visitation Rites [1996, Screwgun]
• Discretion [1997, Screwgun]
• I Think They Liked It Honey [1997, Winter & Winter]
• Bloodcount: Seconds [1997, Screwgun, 2 CD+DVD], A–
• Cause and Reflect [1998, Level Green]
• Empire Box [(1998), Screwgun, 4 CD]
• The Shell Game [2001, Thirsty Ear], B+
• Open, Coma [2001, Screwgun, 2 CD]
• Science Friction [2001, Screwgun]
• The Sevens [2002, New World], B–
• The Sublime And: Science Friction Live [2003, Thirsty Ear, 2 CD], B+
• Big Satan: Souls Saved Hear [2003, Thirsty Ear], A–
• Hard Cell: Feign [2005, Screwgun], B+(***)
• Paraphrase: w/Drew Gress, Tom Rainey: Pre-Emptive Denial [2005, Screwgun], A

Marc Bernstein

• Dear Tom Harrell [2001, Storyville]

Peter Bernstein (1967– )

• Heart's Content [2002, Criss Cross]

Steven Bernstein (1961– )

• Diaspora Soul [1999, Tzadik]
• Diaspora Blues [2002, Tzadik]
• Diaspora Hollywood [2004, Tzadik], A–
• MTO Volume 1 [2005, Sunnyside], A–
• Diaspora Suite [2007, Tzadik], A–

Bob Bertles

• Cool Beans [1997, Rufus]

Tony Bevan

• Bigshots [1991, Incus]
• Twisters [1995, Scatter]
• Nothing Is Permanent But Woe [2000, Foghorn]

David Binney (1961– )

• Luxury of Guessing [1995, Audioquest]
• South [2000, ACT]

Jeb Bishop

• 98 Duets [1998, Wobbly Rail], U

John Bishop

• Walk Spirit, Talk Spirit [1997, Origin]
• Nothing If Not Something [2006, Origin], B+(**)

Michael Bisio (1955– )

• Undulations [1996, Omnitone]
• Zebulon [1998, CIMP]
• Circle This [2006, CIMP], B+(**)

Ketil Bjørnstad (1952– )

• The Sea [1994, ECM]
• w/Terje Rypdal: Life in Leipzig [2005, ECM], B+(*)

Cindy Blackman (1959– )

• Works on Canvas [1999, HighNote]
• Music for the New Millennium [2008, Sacred Sound, 2 CD], B+(**)

Brian Blade (1970– )

• Fellowship [1998, Blue Note], B–
• Perceptual [2000, Blue Note]
• Season of Changes [2008, Verve], B+(**)

Michael Blake (1964– )

• Kingdom of Champa [1997, Intuition]
• Slow Poke: At Home [1998, Palmetto], A–
• Drift [2000, Intuition]
• Elevated [2002, Knitting Factory]
• Blake Tartare [2002, Stunt], B+(***)
• w/Ben Allison, Jeff Ballard: Right Before Your Very Ears [2004, Clean Feed], B+
• Amor de Cosmos [2005, Songlines], B+(*)

Seamus Blake (1969– )

• Four Track Mind [1994, Criss Cross]
• Echonomics [2000, Criss Cross]

Rob Blakeslee

• Lifeline [1992, Nine Winds]
• Spirit of the Times [1997, Nine Winds]
• Last Minute Gifts [2000, Louie]

Terrence Blanchard (1962– )

• Malcolm X [Original Motion Picture Score] [1992, Columbia], B–
• The Malcolm X Jazz Suite [1992, Columbia], B+
• The Billie Holiday Songbook [1993, Columbia], B–
• Romantic Defiance [1994, Columbia], B–
• The Heart Speaks [1995, Columbia]
• Jazz in Film [1998, Columbia], A–
• Wandering Moon [1999, Sony Classical], B+
• Let's Get Lost [2001, Columbia], B+
• Bounce [2003, Blue Note]
• Flow [2004, Blue Note], B
• A Tale of God's Will (A Requiem for Katrina) [2007, Blue Note], B+(***)

Jane Ira Bloom (1955– )

• Art and Aviation [1992, Arabesque], B+
• The Nearness [1996, Arabesque], B
• The Red Quartets [1997–99, Arabesque]
• Sometimes the Magic [2000, Arabesque]
• Chasing Paint [2003, Arabesque]
• Mental Weather [2007, Outline], B+(**)

Eric Boeren (1959– )

• Cross Breeding [1995, Bimhuis]
• Joy of a Toy [1997–99, Bvhaast]

Stefano Bollani (1972– )

• Mambo Italiano [1997, Philology]
• Les Fleurs Bleues [2001, Label Bleu]
• Concertone [2004, Label Bleu]
• Piano Solo [2005, ECM], B+(**)

Paul Bollenback (1959– )

• Original Visions [1995, Challenge]
• Brightness of Being [2005, Elefant Dreams], B+(*)
• Invocation [2007, Elefant Dreams], B

Salvatore Bonafede

• Plays . . . [1991, Ken Music]
• Plays Gershwin [1993, Splasc(h)]
• Journey to Donnafugata [2004, CAM Jazz], B+

Ntshukumo Bonga

• Tshisa! Urban Ritual [1994, Slam]

Raymond Boni

• Le Gout du Jour [1991, Celp]

Mike Boone

• Better Late Than Never [2000, Encounter]
• Yeah, I Said It . . . [2005, Dreambox Media], B+(**)

Michael Borstlap

• The Sextet Live! [1995, Challenge, 2 CD]

René Bottlang

• Round About Boby [1992, Plainisphare]

Richard Boulger

• Blues Twilight [2007, City Hall], B

Jean-Paul Bourelly (1960– )

• Jungle Cowboy [1988, JMT]
• Tribute to Jimi [1995, Koch]
• Fade to Cacophony Live! [1996, Evidence]
• Rock the Cathartic Spirits: Vibe Music and the Blues [1997, Koch], B
• Boom Bop [2001, Jazz Magnet], B+
• Trance Atlantic (Boom Bop II) [2002, Challenge], A–

Pierre Boussaguet

• Trio Europa [1998, Emarcy]

Ralph Bowen

• Movin' On [1992, Criss Cross], B+
• Soul Proprietor [2001, Criss Cross]

Don Braden (1964– )

• Wish List [1991, Criss Cross]
• After Dark [1993, Criss Cross]
• The Open Road [1996, Double Time]
• The Voice of the Saxophone [1997, RCA], B+(*)
• The Fire Within [1998, RCA]
• Brighter Days [2001, HighNote]
• The New Hang [2003, HighNote]
• Workin' [2005, HighNote], B+(*)

Anouar Brahem (1957– )

• Barzakh [1991, ECM]
• Le Pas du Chat Noir [2002, ECM], B
• Le Voyage de Sahar [2005, ECM], B+(*)

Kelly Brand

• The Door [2008, Origin], B+(**)

Joshua Breakstone (1955– )

• Self-Portrait in Swing [1989, Contemporary]
• Evening Star [1992, Contemporary]
• Let's Call This Monk! [1996, Double-Time]
• A Jamais [2003, Capri], B

Michael Brecker (1949–2007)

• Michael Brecker [1987, Impulse], B
• Don't Try This at Home [1988, GRP]
• Two Blocks From the Edge [1998, Impulse], B
• Time Is of the Essence [1998, Impulse]
• Nearness of You: The Ballad Book [2001, Verve], B
• Wide Angles [2003, Verve], B–
• w/Joe Lovano, Dave Liebman: Saxophone Summit: Gathering of Spirits [2004, Telarc], C+
• Pilgrimage [2006, Heads Up], B+(**)

John Wolf Brennan (1954– )

• The Beauty of Fractals [1988, Creative Works]
• Shooting Stars and Traffic Lights [1995, Bellaphon]
• . . . Through the Ear of a Raindrop [1997, Leo]
• The Well-Prepared Clavier [1995–97, Creative Works]
• Momentum [1998, Leo]
• Flugel [1998–2002, Creative Works]
• Zero Heroes [2002, Leo]

Patrick Brennan (1954– )

• Sudani [1999, Deep Dish]
• The Drum Is Honor Enough [2004, CIMP]
• Sonic Openings Under Pressure: Muhheankuntuk [2006, Clean Feed], B+(***)

Cole Broderick

• In a Dream [2005, Cole Broderick], B+(*)

David "Bubba" Brooks (1923–2002)

• Polka Dots and Moonbeams [1999, TCB]

Cecil Brooks III (1961– )

• Hangin' with Smooth [1990, Muse]
• Double Exposure [2000, Savant], B

Bobby Broom (1961– )

• No Hype Blues [1995, Criss Cross]
• Waitin' and Waitin' [1997, Criss Cross]
• Song and Dance [2005, Origin], B
• The Way I Play: Live in Chicago [2007, Origin], B+(*)

Ari Brown (1944– )

• Ultimate Frontier [1995, Delmark], B+
• Live at the Green Mill [2007, Delmark], B

Anthony Brown

• Asian American Jazz Orchestra: Big Bands Behind Barbed Wire [1998, Asian Improv], A–
• Far East Suite [1999, Asian Improv], B+
• Monk's Moods [2000, Water Baby], A–

Donald Brown (1954– )

• The Sweetest Sounds [1988, Evidence]
• Send One Your Love [1992, Muse]

Reuben Brown

• Ice Scape [1994, Steeplecahse]
• Blue and Brown [1994, Steeplechase]

Rob Brown (1962– )

• w/William Parker, Jackson Krall: High Wire [1993, Soul Note], B+
• Scratching the Surface [1997, CIMP]
• w/Matthew Shipp: Blink of an Eye [1997, No More]
• The Big Picture [2004, Marge]
• The Diplomats: We Are Not Obstinate Islands [2004, Clean Feed], B
• Sounds [2006, Clean Feed], B+(**)
• Crown Trunk Root Funk [2007, AUM Fidelity], A–

Jimmy Bruno (1953– )

• Live at Birdland II [1996, Concord]
• Polarity [2000, Concord]
• Solo [2004, Guitar Sessions]
• Maplewood Avenue [2007, Affiliated Artists], B+(*)

Gai Bryant

• High Jinx [1997, Rufus]

Bucketrider [1998– ]

• Guignol's Band [1998, Dr. Jim's], B+
• Le Baphomet [2001, Dr. Jim's], B+
• L'Événements [2004, Dr. Jim's], B

Jane Bunnett (1955– )

• Spirits of Havana [1991, Denon]
• The Water Is Wide [1993, Evidence]
• Jane Bunnett and the Cuban Piano Masters [1993, World Pacific], B–
• Ritmo + Soul [2000, Blue Note]
• Alma de Santiago [2001, Blue Note]

John Burgess

• The Beautiful Never [1997, Urge 2 Burge]

Chris Burn

• Music for Three Rivers [1995–97, Victo]
• Navigations [1997, Acta]

Abraham Burton (1971– )

• Closest to the Sun [1994, Enja], A–
• The Magician [1995, Enja], A

André Bush

• Start From Silence [2005, Old Culture], B

John Butcher (1954– )

• Thirteen Friendly Numbers [1991, Acta]
• Concet Moves [1991–92, Random Acoustics]
• London and Cologne [1994–96, Rastascan]
• The Scenic Route [1998, Emanem]
• Music on Seven Occasions [1996–98, Meniscus], B–
• Light's View [1998, Nuscope]
• Apples of Gomorrah [1999, Grob]
• Intentions [2000, Nuscope]
• Vertices and Angels [2000, Emanem]
• Fixations (14): Solo Saxophone [2000, Emanem]
• Tincture [2001, Musica Genera]
• w/Paal Nilssen-Love: Concentric [2001, Clean Feed], B
• Invisible Ear [2002, Fringes]
• w/Mike Hansen, Tomasz Krakowiak: Equation [2003, Spool/Field], B+
• w/Torsten Muller, Dylan van der Schyff: Way Out Northwest [2007, Drip Audio], B+(**)

Henry Butler

• Orleans Inspiration [1989, Windham Hill]
• Blues and More, Volume 1 [1992, Windham Hill], U
• For All Seasons [1995, Atlantic]

Taylor Ho Bynum (1975– )

• And Only Life My Lush Lament [1999, Sachimay]
• The Middle Picture [2005–6, Firehouse 12], B+(**)

Don Byron (1958– )

• Tuskegee Experiments [1992, Elektra Nonesuch], B+
• Plays the Music of Mickey Katz [1992, Elektra Nonesuch], B+
• Music for Six Musicians [1994, Elektra Nonesuch], A–
• No-Vibe Zone [1996, Knitting Factory], B+
• Bug Music [1996, Elektra Nonesuch], B+
• Nu Blaxploitation [1998, Blue Note], B+
• You Are #6: More Music for Six Musicians [2001, Blue Note]
• Ivey-Divey [2004, Blue Note], A–
• Do the Boomerang: The Music of Junior Walker [2005, Blue Note], B+(*)

Michael Cain (1966– )

• Circa [1996, ECM], B
• Phfew [2000, M.A.]

Elliott Caine

• Blues From Mars [2005, EJC Music], B

Uri Caine (1956– )

• Sphere Music [1992, JMT], B+
• Toys [1995, JMT], A–
• Urlicht / Primal Light [1997, New Edition/Winter & Winter]
• Blue Wail [1998, Winter & Winter], B+
• Gustav Mahler in Toblach: I Went Out This Morning Over the Countryside [1998, Winter & Winter, 2 CD], B+
• The Sidewalks of New York: Tin Pan Alley [1999, Winter & Winter], A–
• Zohar Keter [1999, Knitting Factory]
• The Goldberg Variations [2000, Winter & Winter, 2 CD]
• w/La Gaia Scienza: Robert Schumann: Love Fugue [2000, Winter & Winter], C+
• Bedrock [2001, Winter & Winter], A–
• Solitaire [2001, Winter & Winter], B
• Rio [2001, Winter & Winter], B
• Live at the Village Vanguard [2004, Winter & Winter], B+
• Bedrock: Shelf-Life [2004, Winter & Winter], A–
• Plays Mozart [2006, Winter & Winter], U

Joey Calderazzo (1965– )

• In the Door [1991, Blue Note]
• Haiku [2002, Marsalis Music/Rounder], B
• Amanecer [2006, Marsalis Music/Rounder], B

Will Calhoun

• Native Lands [2005, Half Note], B+

Michel Camilo (1954– )

• Michel Camilo [1988, Portrait]
• On Fire [1989, Epic]
• On the Other Hand [1990, Epic]
• Thru My Eyes [1996, RMM]
• Live at the Blue Note [2002, Telarc, 2 CD], B+
• Solo [2005, Telarc], B
• Rhapsody in Blue [2005, Telarc], C–
• Spirit of the Moment [2006, Telarc], B+(**)

John Campbell (1955– )

• After Hours [1989, Contemporary]
• At Maybeck: Maybeck Recital Hall Series, Volume 29 [1993, Concord], B
• Workin' Out [2001, Criss Cross]

Roy Campbell (1952– )

• New Kingdom [1991, Delmark], B+
• Ancestral Homeland [1998, No More], B+
• Ethnic Stew and Brew [2000, Delmark]
• It's Krunch Time [2001, Thirsty Ear]
• Akhenaten Suite [2007, AUM Fidelity], A–

Arrigo Cappelletti (1949– )

• Samadhi [1986, Splasc(h)]
• Singolari Equilibri [1992, Splasc(h)]
• Ananda [1996, Splasc(h)]
• Little Poems [2001, Splasc(h)]

Frank Carlberg

• Blind Drive [1992, Accurate]
• State of the Union [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)

Fredrik Carlquist (1969– )

• It's About Time, It's About Love [1998, Dragon]

James Carney

• Fables From the Aqueduct [1993, Jacaranda]
• Green-Wood [2006, Songlines], B+(*)

François Carrier

• Play [2000, 482 Music], B+
• Travelling Lights [2003, Justin Time], B+(***)
• Happening [2005, Leo, 2 CD], A–
• w/Dewey Redman, Michel Donato, Ron Séguin, Michel Lambert: Open Spaces [2006, Spool/Line], B+(***)
• w/Michel Lambert: Kathmandu [2006, FMR], B+(**)
• w/Michel Lambert, Jean-Jacques Avenel: Within [2007, Leo], A–
• Great Love: The Digital Box [2008, Ayler, 7 CD], U

Terri Lyne Carrington (1965– )

• Structure [2003, ACT]

Baikida Carroll (1947– )

• Shadows and Reflections [1982, Soul Note]
• Door of the Cage [1994, Soul Note]

Bill Carrothers (1965– )

• Swing Sing Songs [2000, Birdology]
• Ghost Ships [2002, Sketch]
• Shine Ball [2003–4, Fresh Sound New Talent], A–
• Home Row [2008, Pirouet], U

James Carter (1969– )

• JC on the Set [1994, DIW], A–
• Jurassic Classics [1995, DIW/Columbia], A–
• The Real Quietstorm [1995, Atlantic], A
• Conversin' With the Elders [1996, Atlantic], A
• In Carterian Fashion [1998, Atlantic], A–
• Chasin' the Gypsy [2000, Atlantic], A+
• Layin' in the Cut [2000, Atlantic], A–
• Live at Baker's Keyboard Lounge [2001, Warner Brothers], A–
• Gardenias for Lady Day [2003, Columbia], B–
• Out of Nowhere [2004, Half Note], B+
• w/Cyrus Chestnut, Ali Jackson, Reginald Veal: Gold Sounds [2004, Brown Brothers], B–
• Present Tense [2007, Emarcy], B+(***)

Joe Carter

• w/Nilson Matta: Two for Two [1999–2000, Empathy], B

Regina Carter (1966– )

• Rhythms of the Heart [1998, Verve], B+
• Motor City Moments [2000, Verve], B+
• Paganini: After a Dream [2003, Verve], B–
• I'll Be Seeing You: A Sentimental Journey [2006, Verve], B+(***)

Marc Cary (1967– )

• Listen [1996, Arabesque]
• Focus [2006, Motema Music], B+(**)

Frank Catalano (1980– )

• Live at the Green Mill [2001]
• Bang! [2008, Savoy Jazz], B+(**)

Matt Catingub (1961– )

• My Mommy and Me [1983, Sea Breeze]
• Hi-Tech Big Band [1984, Sea Breeze]
• I'm Getting Cement All Over Me [1990, Sea Breeze]

Dave Catney (1961–94)

• Jade Visions [1991, Justice]

Tommy Cecil

• Samba for Felix [1999, Slider Music]

Joaquin Chacón

• San [1996, Fresh Sound]
• Out of This World [2004, Fresh Sound], B+

Eugene Chadbourne (1954– )

• Kitchen Concert [1981, House of Chadula]
• Chicken on the Way [1983, Parachute]
• There'll Be No Tears Tonight [1987, Fundamental]
• Vermin of the Blues [1987, Fundamental]
• LSD C&W [1987, Fundamental]
• Dear Engine [1987, Placebo]
• 69th Sinfunny [1989, House of Chadula]
• Songs [1993, Intakt]
• Beauty and the Bloodsucker [1997–99, Leo], B
• Young at Heart / Forgiven [2000, Leo]
• The Hills Have Jazz [2003, Boxholder], B+
• The Jack and Jim Show Presents: Hearing Is Believing [2005, Boxholder], B+(***)

Thomas Chapin (1957–98)

• Radius [1990, MU], B+
• Insomnia [1992, Knitting Factory], A–
• Night Bird Song [1992, Knitting Factory], B
• You Don't Know Me [1994, Arabesque]
• Menagerie Dreams [1994, Knitting Factory]
• Ride [1995, Playscape], B+(***)
• Haywire [1996, Knitting Factory], A–
• Alive [1990–96, Knitting Factory, 8 CD]
• Sky Piece [1997, Knitting Factory], B+

Bill Charlap (1966– )

• Souvenir [1995, Criss Cross]
• Written in the Stars [2000, Blue Note], A–
• Stardust [2001, Blue Note], B+
• Live at the Village Vanguard [2003, Blue Note], U
• Somewhere: The Songs of Leonard Bernstein [2004, Blue Note], B
• w/Sandy Stewart: Love Is Here to Stay [2004, Blue Note], B–
• Plays George Gershwin: The American Soul [2005, Blue Note], B+

Chris Cheek

• I Wish I Knew [1996–97, Fresh Sound New Talent]
• A Girl Named Joe [1997, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+
• Vine [1999, Fresh Sound New Talent]
• Guilty [2000, Fresh Sound]
• Lazy Afternoon [2000, Fresh Sound]
• Blues Cruise [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)

Ed Cherry (1954– )

• First Take [1993, Groovin' High]

Andrew Cheshire

• Water Street Revival [1990–92, Joule]
• Another View [1997, Joule]

Cyrus Chestnut (1963– )

• Nut [1992, Evidence, 2 CD]
• Revelation [1993, Atlantic], A–
• Dark Before the Dawn [1994, Atlantic]
• Earth Stories [1995, Atlantic], B
• Blessed Quietness: A Collection of Hymns, Spirituals, and Carols [1996, Atlantic], B
• Cyrus Chestnut [1998, Atlantic], B+
• Soul Food [2001, Atlantic], B
• You Are My Sunshine [2003, Warner Brothers], B
• Genuine Chestnut [2005, Telarc], B
• Cyrus Plays Elvis [2007, Koch], B+(*)

Chicago Underground

• Possible Cube [1998, Delmark], B
• Synesthesia [1999, Thrill Jockey]
• Flamethrower [2000, Delmark], B+
• Chicago Underground Quartet [2000, Thrill Jockey]
• Slon [2004, Thrill Jockey], A–
• In Praise of Shadows [2005, Thrill Jockey], B
• Chronicle [2006, Delmark], B+(**)

Billy Childs (1957– )

• Portrait of a Player [1993, Windham Hill]
• Bedtime Stories [2000, 32 Jazz]
• Lyric: Jazz-Chamber Music Vol. 1 [2005, Lunacy Music], B

Jodie Christian (1932– )

• Experience [1991–92, Delmark]
• Front Line [1996, Delmark]
• Reminiscing [2000, Delmark]

Denny Christianson

• Shark Bait [1993, Justin Time]

Antonio Ciacca (1969– )

• Rush Life [2008, Motéma], B+(*)

Jim Cifelli (1961– )

• Bullet Trane [1998, Orchard]
• Groove Station [2005, Short Notice Music], B+

Clarinet Summit

• Southern Bells [1987, Black Saint]

Clarion Fracture Zone

• What This Love Can Do [1993, Rufus]

Curtis Clark

• Amsterdam Sunshine [1984, Nimbus]

Mike Clark

• w/Paul Jackson: The Funk Stops Here [1991, Enja]
• Blueprints of Jazz, Vol. 1 [2006, Talking House], B+(*)

Classic Jazz Ensemble

• Twice in a While [1991, Delmark]

The Classic Jazz Quartet [1984–1986]

• The Complete Recordings [1984–86, Jazzology, 2 CD]

Thomas Clausen (1949– )

• She Touched Me [1988, MA]
• Psalm [1994, Storyville], B+
• Turn Out the Stars [1997, Storyville]
• Prelude to a Kiss [2000, Stunt], B
• My Favorite Things [2001, Stunt]
• Balacobaco [2003, Stunt]

The Buck Clayton Legacy

• All the Cats Join In [1993, Nagel Heyer]

Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra

• Groove Shop [1989, Capri]

Alex Cline (1956– )

• Sparks Fly Upward [1998, Cryptogramophone]
• The Other Shore [1999, Cryptogramophone]
• The Constant Flame [2000, Cryptogramophone], B

Nels Cline (1956– )

• Silencer [1990, Enja], B
• w/Gregg Bendian: Interstellar Space Revisited: The Music of John Coltrane [1998, Atavistic], B+
• Instrumentals [2002, Cryptogramophone], B+
• The Giant Pin [2003, Cryptogramophone], A–
• w/Wally Shoup, Chris Corsano: Immolation/Immersion [2005, Strange Attractors], C+
• New Monastery: A View Into the Music of Andrew Hill [2006, Cryptogramphone], B+(**)
• Draw Breath [2007, Cryptogramophone], B+(**)

Clusone Trio [1988– ]

• I Am an Indian [1993, Gramavision], B+
• Soft Lights and Sweet Music [1993, Hat Art], A–
• Love Henry [1996, Gramavision], B+
• Rara Avis [1996, Hatology]

Jimmy Cobb (1929– )

• Marsalis Music Honors Jimmy Cobb [2005, Marsalis Music/Rounder], B+(**)

Michael Cochrane

• Elements [1985, Soul Note]

Gil Coggins (1924–2004)

• Better Late Than Never [2001–2, Smalls], B+(**)

Avishai Cohen (1971– )

• Adama [1997, Stretch]
• Colors [2000, Stretch]
• Unity [2001, Stretch]
• At Home [2005, RazDaz/Sunnyside], A–
• Continuo [2006, RazDaz/Sunnyside], B+(***)
• As Is . . . Live at the Blue Note [2006, Razdaz/Half Note, CD+DVD], B+(***)

Greg Cohen

• Way Low [1996, DIW]

Porky Cohen (1924–2004)

• Rhythm and Bones [1996, Bullseye], B+

Tom Cohen

• The Guitar Trio Project [1999–2001, Dreambox Media], B

Bill Cole (1937– )

• Live in Greenfield, Massachusetts, November 20, 1999 [1999, Boxholder, 2CD]
• w/The Untempered Ensemble: Duets & Solos, Volume 1 [1999–2000, Boxholder], B
• w/The Untempered Ensemble: Duets & Solos, Volume 2 [1999–2000, Boxholder], B+
• Seasoning the Greens [2001, Boxholder], A–
• Proverbs for Sam [2001, Boxholder], A–
• w/William Parker: Two Masters: Live at the Prism [2004, Boxholder], B+

Richard Cole

• Shade [2000–7, Origin], B

Anthony Coleman

• Sephardic Tinge [1995, Tzadik]
• Selfhaters: The Abysmal Richness of the Infinite Proximity of the Same [1996, Tzadik], B

Steve Coleman (1956– )

• Motherland Pulse [1985, JMT]
• Sine Die [1988, Pangaea], B
• Rhythm People (The Resurrection of Creative Black Civilization) [1990, Novus], B
• w/Dave Holland: Phase Space [1991, DIW], B+
• Rhythm in Mind [1991, Novus], A–
• The Tao of Mad Phat / Fringe Zones [1993, Novus], A–
• w/Robin Eubanks, Greg Osby, Cassandra Wilson: Flashback on M-Base [1993, JMT], U
• Curves of Life [1995, RCA], B
• The Sonic Language of Myth: Believing, Learning, Knowing [1999, RCA]
• Resistance Is Futile [2001, Label Bleu, 2 CD]
• On the Rising of the 64 Paths [2003, Label Bleu]

John Colianni (1963– )

• Blues-O-Matic [1988, Concord]

Denis Colin

• Something in Common [2001, Sunnyside], A–

Collective Identity

• The Mass [1999, Palmetto]

Collective Quartet

• The Ropedancer [1994, Leo Lab]
• Orca [1996, Leo Lab]

Scott Colley (1963– )

• This Place [1997, Steeplechase]
• Initial Wisdom [2001, Palmetto], B+(**)
• Architect of the Silent Moment [2005, Cam Jazz], B+(*)

George Colligan (1970– )

• The Newcomer [1997, Steeplechase]
• Stomping Ground [1997, Steeplechase]
• Constant Source [1998, Steeplechase]
• Small Room [1998, Steeplechase]
• Desire [1999, Fresh Sound]
• Agent 99 [1999, Steeplechase]
• Twins [2000, Steeplechase]
• A Wish [2001, Steeplechase]
• Past-Present-Future [2003, Criss Cross], B+(***)
• Realization [2004, Sirocco Music], B+(***)
• Blood Pressure [2006, Ultimatum], B+(*)
• Runaway [2007, Sunnyside], B+(*)

Ravi Coltrane (1965– )

• Moving Pictures [1997, RCA], A–
• From the Round Box [1999, RCA]
• Mad 6 [2002, Eighty-Eights/Columbia], B+(*)
• In Flux [2002, Savoy Jazz], A–

The Contemporary Piano Ensemble [1989– ]

• The Key Players [1993, DIW/Columbia], U

Contraband [1988– ]

• Live at the Bimhuis [1988, Bvhaast]
• De Ruyter Suite [1991, Bvhaast]
• Hitit [1997, Bvhaast]
• Pale Fire [2000, Bvhaast]

Marty Cook

• Nightwork [1986–87, Enja]
• Borderlines [1990, Tutu]

India Cooke

• RedHanded [1996, Music & Arts]

Jackie Coon

• The Joys of New Orleans [1993, Arbors], B

Lindsay Cooper (1951– )

• Oh Moscow [1989, Victo]

Marc Copland (1948– )

• All Blues at Night [1990, Jazz City]
• Stompin' With Savoy [1993, Savoy]
• Second Look [1996, Savoy]
• Softly . . . [1997, Savoy]
• Paradiso [1997, Soul Note]
• That's for Sure [2000, Challenge]
• Lunar [2001, Hatology]
• Double Play [2001, Steeplechase]
• Round and Round [2002, Nagel Heyer]
• w/Greg Osby: Night Call [2003, Nagel Heyer], B+
• w/John Abercrombie, Kenny Wheeler: Brand New [2004, Challenge], B+
• w/Gary Peacock, Bill Stewart: New York Trio Recordings, Vol. 1: Modinha [2006, Pirouet], B+(**)
• w/Gary Peacock, Paul Motian: New York Trio Recordings, Vol. 2: Voices [2006, Pirouet], B+(***)
• Another Place [2007, Pirouet], B+(***)

Jon Corbett

• w/Steve Done: Another Fine Mess [1994, Slam]

Anthony Cox

• Dark Metals [1991, Antilles], B+

Marilyn Crispell (1947– )

• Spirit Music [1981, Cadence]
• Selected Works: 1983–1986, Solo Duo Quartet [1983–86, Leo Golden Years of New Jazz, 2 CD]
• Gaia [1987, Leo]
• For Coltrane [1987, Leo], B+
• Labyrinths [1987, Victo]
• Live in San Francisco [1989, Music & Arts]
• Overlapping Hands: Eight Segments [1990, FMP]
• Piano Duets [1991, Leo, 2 CD]
• Highlights from the 1992 American Tour [1992, Music & Arts]
• Hyperion [1992, Music & Arts]
• Santuerio [1993, Leo], B
• Spring Tour 1994 [1994, Alice]
• Band on the Wall [1994, Matchless]
• w/Fred Anderson, Hamid Drake: Destiny [1994, Okka Disk], B+
• Live at Mills College, 1995 [1995, Music & Arts]
• The Woodstock Concert [1995, Music & Arts]
• Contrasts: Live at Yoshi's [1995, Music & Arts], A–
• Nothing Ever Was, Anyway: The Music of Annette Peacock [1997, ECM, 2 CD], B
• w/Stefano Maltese: Red [1999, Black Saint]
• w/Gary Peacock, Paul Motian: Amaryllis [2000, ECM], B+
• Storyteller [2003, ECM], A–
• Vignettes [2007, ECM], B+(**)

The Crown Royals [1997–1999]

• All Night Burner [1995–97, Estrus], B
• Funky-Do [1998, Estrus], B+

Stephan Crump

• Rosetta [2005, Papillon Sounds], B+(*)

Laurent Cugny

• Yesternow [1994, Verve]

Bill Cunliffe (1956– )

• Live at Bernie's [2001, Groove Note]
• How My Heart Sings [2003, Torii]

Leo Cuypers

• Zeeland Suite and Johnny Rep Suite [Bvhaast]

Tony Dagradi

• Images from the Floating Wind [1990, Core]
• Live at the Columns [1993, Turnipseed]

Jorge Dalto (1948–87)

• Urban Oasis [1985, Concord]

Dameronia

• Live at the Théâtre Boulogne-Billancourt, Paris [1989, Soul Note], B+

Paolo Damiani

• Song Tong [1991, Splasc(h)]

Franco D'Andrea (1941– )

• Chromatic Phrygian [1989, YVP], B
• Airegin [1991, Red], B+
• Jobim [1997, Philology]
• Solo 5: Duke [2001, Philology]
• Magicians at Work [2002, Philology]

Lars Danielsson (1958– )

• New Hands [1985, Dragon]
• Poems [1991, Dragon]
• Fresh Enough [1991, L+R]
• Origo [1995, Curling Legs]
• w/Leszek Mozdzer: Pasodoble [2006–7, ACT], B+(***)

Stefano D'Anna (1959– )

• Leapin' In [1991, Splasc(h)]
• Runa [2003, Splasc(h)]

James Dapogny (1940– )

• Laughing at Life [1992, Discovery], B+
• Original Jelly Roll Blues [1993, Discovery], A–
• Hot Club Stomp: Small Group Swing [1994, Discovery], A–

David Darling (1941– )

• Cello [1991–92, ECM], B

Carlo Actis Dato (1952– )

• Ankara Twist [1989, Splasc(h)]
• Zig Zag [1989, Splasc(h)]
• Dune [1991, Splasc(h)]
• Blue Cairo [1995, Splasc(h)]
• Pasodoble [1997, Splasc(h)]
• Son Para El Che [1997, Splasc(h)]
• Delhi Mambo [1998, YVP]
• Wake Up With the Birds [1998, Leo]
• Paella and Norimaki [2000, Splasc(h)]
• Fes Montuno [2000, YVP]
• The Moonwalker [2001, Leo]
• Istanbul Rap [2002, YVP]
• Garibaldi [2003, Leo]
• Swingin' Hanoi [2003, Splasc(h)]

Dave's True Story [1996– ]

• Sex Without Bodies [1998, Chesky]

Anthony Davis (1951– )

• w/Mal Waldron: Interpretations of Monk, Vol. 2: Evening Concert [1981, Koch, 2 CD], B

Jesse Davis (1965– )

• High Standards [1994, Concord]
• From Within [1996, Concord], B+
• First Insight [1998, Concord], U

Richard Davis (1930– )

• Persia My Dear [1987, DIW]
• One for Frederick [1989, Hep]

Steve Davis (1967– )

• Crossfire [1997, Criss Cross]
• Portrait in Sound [2000, Stretch]

Ernest Dawkins (1953– )

• Jo'burg Jump [2000, Delmark]
• Cape Town Shuffle: Live at Hot House [2003, Delmark]
• Mean Ameen [2004, Delmark], B+
• Misconceptions of a Delusion Shades of a Charade [2005, Dawk], B+
• The Messenger: Live at the Original Velvet Lounge [2005, Delmark], B+(***)

Day and Taxi

• About [1997, Percaso]
• Less and More [1997, Unit]
• Private [2001, Percaso]

Santi Debriano

• Panamaniacs [1997, Evidence]

The Dedication Orchestra [1992– ]

• Spirits Rejoice [1992, Ogun]
• Ixesha (Time) [1994, Ogun, 2 CD]

Joey DeFrancesco (1971– )

• All of Me [1989, Columbia]
• Where Were You? [1990, Columbia], B
• The Champ [1999, High Note]
• w/Jimmy Smith: Legacy [2005, Concord], B+

Papa John DeFrancesco

• Comin' Home [1994, Muse]
• Desert Heat [2006, Savant], B

Dick de Graaf

• Heartbeat [1994, Timeless]
• Trio Nuevo: Jazz Meets Tango [2006, Soundroots], B
• Moving Target [2006, Soundroots], B+(**)

Peter Delano (1976– )

• Bite of the Apple [1994, Verve], B
• For Dewey [2008, Sunnyside], U

Benoît Delbecq (1966– )

• Pursuit [1999, Songlines], B+
• Phonetics [2003, Songlines], A–

Diane Delin

• Offerings for a Peaceable Season [2005, Blujazz], B–

Tom Dempsey

• w/Tim Ferguson: What's Going On? [2007, City Tone], B+(**)

Barbara Dennerlein (1964– )

• Straight Ahead! [1988, Enja], B+
• Hot Stuff [1990, Enja], B
• That's Me [#} [1992, Enja]
• Take Off! [1995, Verve]
• Junkanoo [1997, Verve], B+
• Outhipped [1999, Verve]

Ted Des Plantes

• Midnight Stomp [1991, Stomp Off]
• Ain't Cha Got Music? [1992, Jazzology]
• Ohio River Blues [1994, Stomp Off], B+
• Shim Sham Shimmy Dance [1997, Stomp Off]
• Railroad Man [2000, Stomp Off]
• Thumpin' and Bumpin' [2006, Stomp Off], A–

Bob DeVos

• Breaking the Ice [1999, Savant]
• Playing for Keeps [2007, Savant], B+(**)

Laurent De Wilde (1960– )

• The Back Burner [1995, Columbia]

Ramón Díaz

• Diàleg [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], A–
• Unblocking [2007, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)

Stefano di Battista (1968– )

• A Prima Vista [1998, Blue Note]
• Stefano di Battista [2000, Blue Note], A–
• Parker's Mood [2004, Blue Note], B+

Denis DiBlasio

• View From Pikes [2006, Dreambox Media], B+(**)

Furio DiCastri (1955– )

• Mythscapes [1995, Soul Note]
• Wooden You [1999, Splasc(h)]
• Fellini [1999, Audion]

Robert Dick (1950– )

• The Other Flute [1986, GM]
• Tambastics [1992, Music & Arts]
• Third Stone from the Sun [1993, New World], A–
• Worlds of If [1994, Leo], B
• Instinct [1996, Bellaphon]
• Aurealis [1997, Victo]
• Jazz Standards on Mars [1998, Enja], A–

Whit Dickey (1954– )

• Transonic [1998, Aum Fidelity]
• In a Heartbeat [2004, Clean Feed], B+
• Sacred Ground [2004, Clean Feed], B+(***)

Neville Dickie (1937– )

• Shout for Joy [1989, Southland]
• Charleston Mad [1996, Stomp Off]
• Don't Forget to Mess Around [1998–99, Stomp Off]

Danny D'Imperio (1945– )

• Blues for Philly Joe [1991, VSOP]
• Hip to It [1992, VSOP]
• Glass Enclosure [1994, VSOP]
• The Outlaw [1994–96, Sackville]

Gene DiNovi (1928– )

• Renaissance of a Jazz Master [1993, Candid]
• w/Spike Robinson: At the Stables [1997, Hep], B+
• Plays Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn [2002, Baldwin Street]

Joe Diorio (1936– )

• We Will Meet Again [1992, RAM]
• More than Friends [1993, RAM]
• To Jobim With Love [1995, RAM]
• I Remember You: A Tribute to Wes Montgomery [1998, RAM]

The Dirty Dozen Brass Band [1975– ]

• Live Mardi Gras in Montreux [1985, Rounder], B
• Voodoo [1987, Columbia], B
• The New Orleans Album [1989, Columbia], U
• Jazz Moods: Hot [1987–92, Columbia/Legacy], B

Mike DiRubbio (1970– )

• Keep Steppin' [2001, Criss Cross]
• Human Spirit [2002, Criss Cross]

Bruce Ditmas

• What If [1994, Postcards], A–

Christian Minh Doky

• Letters [1991, Storyville], B+

Niels Lan Doky (1963– )

• Here or There [1986, Storyville]
• The Truth [1987, Storyville]
• Close Encounter [1989, Storyville], B
• Friendship [1990, Milestone]

Sophia Domancich

• Funerals [1991, Gimini]
• La Part des Anges [1997, Gimini]

Miles Donahue (1944– )

• In the Pocket [1999, Amerigo], B+(*)
• Bounce [2004, Ameerigo], B

Michel Doneda

• M'Uoaz [1995, Scissors]

Armen Donelian

• A Reverie [1984, Sunnyside]
• Oasis [2007, Sunnyside], B+(**)

Christy Doran (1949– )

• Phoenix [1989–90, Hat Art]
• Corporate Art [1991, Winter & Winter], B+
• What a Band [1991, Hat Art]
• w/John Wolf Brennan: Henceforward [1988, Leo Lab], A–
• Race the Time [1997, MGB]

Double Trio

• Green Dolphy Suite [1994, Enja], B

Dave Douglas (1964– )

• Parallel Worlds [1993, Black Saint], B
• The Tiny Bell Trio [1993, Songlines], B+
• Constellations [1995, Hat Art], A–
• In Our Lifetime [1995, New World], A–
• Five [1995, Soul Note], B+
• Sanctuary [1996, Avant, 2 CD]
• Tiny Bell Trio: Live in Europe [1996, Arabesque], B–
• Stargazer [1996, Arabesque], B
• Magic Triangle [1997, Arabesque], B+
• Charms of the Night Sky [1997, Winter & Winter], B+
• Moving Portrait [1997, DIW]
• Convergence [1998, Soul Note], B+
• Leap of Faith [1998, Arabesque], B
• Songs for Wandering Souls [1998, Winter & Winter], B+
• Soul on Soul [1999, RCA], A–
• A Thousand Evenings [2000, RCA], C
• El Trilogy [2001, RCA]
• Witness [2000, RCA], B+
• The Infinite [2002, RCA], B+
• Freak In [2002, Bluebird], B
• Strange Liberation [2003, RCA], B+(**)
• w/Louis Sclavis, Peggy Lee, Dylan Van Der Schyff: Bow River Falls [2004, Premonition], A–
• Mountain Passages [2004, Greenleaf Music/Koch], B+
• Keystone [2005, Greenleaf Music], B+(***)
• Meaning and Mystery [2006, Greenleaf Music], B+(*)
• Live at the Jazz Standard [2006, Greenleaf Music/Koch, 2 CD], B+(***)
• Moonshine [2007, Greenleaf Music], A–

Hamid Drake (1955– )

• w/Mats Gustafsson: For Don Cherry [1995, Okka Disk], B
• w/Joe McPhee: Emancipation Proclamation: A Real Statement of Freedom [2000, Okka Disk]
• w/Assif Tsahar: Soul Bodies, Vol. 1 [2001, Ayler]
• Brothers Together [2001, Eremite]
• w/Assif Tsahar: Live at Glenn Miller Café [2002, Ayler], B+(***)

Mark Dresser (1952– )

• Force Green [1994, Soul Note], B–
• Eye'll Be Seeing You [1998, Knitting Factory], B
• w/Mark Helias: The Marks Brothers [2000, Dewerf]
• Duologues [2001, Victo]
• Aquifer [2001, Cryptogramophone], B+
• w/Ray Anderson: Nine Songs Together [2003, CIMP]
• w/Denman Maroney: Time Changes [2003–4, Cryptogramophone], B+
• Unveil [2003–4, Clean Feed], B+(**)
• w/Ed Harkins, Steven Schick: House of Mirrors [2006, Clean Feed], B

Kenny Drew Jr. (1958– )

• The Flame Within [1987, Jazz City]
• Third Phase [1989, Jazz City]
• A Look Inside [1992, Antilles]
• At Maybeck, Volume 39 [1994, Concord]
• Portraits of Mingus and Monk [1994, Claves]
• w/Lynn Seaton, Marvin "Smitty" Smith: Secrets [1995, TCB], A–
• This One's for Bill [1995, TCB]
• Crystal River [1995, TCB], B+
• Passionata [1998, Arkadia]
• Winter Flower [1998, Milestone]
• Remembrance [1999, TCB]
• Live at the Montreux Jazz Festival 99 [2001, TCB]

Billy Drummond (1959– )

• The Gift [1993, Criss Cross]
• Dubai [1996, Criss Cross]

Ray Drummond (1946– )

• Continuum [1994, Arabesque]
• Vignette [1995, Arabesque]

Goff Dubber

• Clarinet Marmalade [1996–97, Lake]

Marc Ducret (1957– )

• Le Kodo [1988, Label Bleu], B+

Lajos Dudas

• Jazz on Stage [2008, Jazz Stick], U

Paul Dunmall (1953– )

• Soliloquy [1986, Matchless]
• Quartet and Sextet / Babu (Trio) [1993, Slam, 2 CD]
• Ghostly Thoughts [1996, Hatology]
• Bebop Sunburst [1997, Cuneiform], B+
• Totally Fried Up [1998, Slam]
• East West North South [1998, FMR]
• The Great Divide [1999, Cuneiform Rune]
• I You [1999, FMR]
• Hour Glass [2002, Emanem, 2 CD]
• Rylickolum: For Your Pleasure [2003, Creative Improvised]
• Awareness Response [2003, Emanem]
• w/Paul Rogers, Kevin Norton: Go Forth Duck [2003, CIMP], B–
• I Wish You Peace [2003, Cuneiform], B

Cornell Dupree (1942– )

• Bop 'n' Blues [1994–95, Kokopelli], B+

Hilario Duran (1953– )

• Killer Tumbao [1997, Justin Time]
• Habana Nocturna [1998, Justin Time]

Phil Durrant

• Dach [2001, Erstwhile]

The Dutch Jazz Orchestra [1995– ]

• The Lady Who Swings the Band: Rediscovered Music of Mary Lou Williams [2005, Challenge], B+(**)

Dominic Duval (1944– )

• Live in Concert [1998, Cadence]
• The Navigator [1998, Leo]
• w/Jason Kao Hwang: The Experiment [1999, Blue Jackel], U
• Under the Pyramid [2000, Leo]
• w/Mark Whitecage: Rules of Engagement, Vol. 1 [2003, Drimala], A–
• w/Joe McPhee: Rules of Engagement, Vol. 2 [2004, Drimala], B+

Jim Dvorak

• This Isn't Sex [1999, Slam]

Matt Eakle

• Flute Jazz [1998, Acoustic Disc]

Bill Easley (1946– )

• Easley Said [1994, Evidence]
• Business Man's Bounce [2006, 18th & Vine], B+(***)

Peter Ecklund (1945– )

• Ecklund at Elkhart [1994, Jazzology], B+
• Strings Attached [1992–95, Arbors]

Marty Ehrlich (1955– )

• Pliant Plaint [1987, Enja]
• The Traveler's Tale [1989, Enja]
• Emergency Peace [1990, New World], B
• Side by Side [1991, Enja]
• Can You Hear a Motion [1993, Enja], B
• New York Child [1995, Enja]
• Just Before the Dawn [1995, New World], B+
• w/Ben Goldberg: Light at the Crossroads [1996, Songlines], B+
• Live Wood [1996, Music & Arts, 2 CD]
• Relativity [1998, Enja], B+
• Malinke's Dance [1999, Omnitone], A–
• The Long View [2002, Enja]
• Line on Love [2002–3, Palmetto], A–
• News on the Rail [2005, Palmetto], B+(**)
• w/Myra Melford: Spark! [2007, Palmetto], B+(**)

8 Bold Souls [1986– ]

• Eight Bold Souls [1986, Sessoms]
• Sideshow [1991, Arabesque O103]
• Antfarm [1991, Arabesque O114], B+
• Last Option [1999, Thrill Jockey]

Bruce Eisenbeil (1968– )

• Mural [1999, CIMP]
• Opium [2001, CIMP]
• Inner Constellation: Volume One [2004, Nemu], B+(**)

Either/Orchestra [1986– ]

• Radium [1987–88, Accurate]
• The Half-Life of Desire [1989, Accurate]
• The Calculus of Pleasure [1990, Accurate], A–
• The Brunt [1993, Accurate], B+
• Across the Omniverse [1986–95, Accurate, 2 CD]
• Afro-Cubism [2002, Accurate], B+
• Éthiopiques 20: Live in Addis [2004, Buda Musique, 2 CD], A–

Mark Elf (1949– )

• A Minor Scramble [1996, Jen Bay]
• Liftoff [2005, Jen Bay], B+(*)

Eliane Elias (1960– )

• Cross Currents [1988, Denon], U
• Plays Jobim [1990, Blue Note], B–
• Solos and Duets [1994, Blue Note]
• The Three Americas [1996, Blue Note]
• Sings Jobim [1997, Blue Note], A–
• Impulsive! [1997, Stunt]
• Everything I Love [1999, Blue Note]
• Something for You: Eliane Elias Sings and Plays Bill Evans [2007, Blue Note], B+(***)

John Ellis

• Roots, Branches and Leaves [2002, Fresh Sound New Talent]
• One Foot in the Swamp [2005, Hyena], B+
• By a Thread [2006, Hyena], B+(**)
• Dance Like There's No Tomorrow [2007, Hyena], B+(**)

Lisle Ellis

• Sucker Punch Requiem: An Homage to Jean-Michael Basquiat [2005, Henceforth], B+(*)

Liberty Ellman (1971– )

• Tactiles [2003, Pi]
• Ophiuchus Butterfly [2005, Pi], B+(**)

Kahil El'Zabar (1953– )

• Ethnic Heritage Ensemble: Three Gentlemen from Chikago [1982, Moers]
• Sacred Love [1985, Sound Aspects]
• Another Kind of Groove [1986, Sound Aspects]
• The Ritual [1987, Sound Aspects]
• Hang Tuff [1990, Open Minds]
• Ethnic Heritage Ensemble: Dance With the Ancestors [1991, Chameleon], B+
• Big Cliff [1994, Delmark]
• Ethnic Heritage Ensemble: 21st Century Union March [1995, Silkheart], B+
• Ethnic Heritage Ensemble: The Continuum [1997, Delmark], B+
• w/David Murray, Fred Hopkins: Love Outside of Dreams [1997, Delmark], A–
• Jitterbug Junction [1998, CIMP], B+
• Papa's Bounce [1998, CIMP]
• Ethnic Heritage Ensemble: Freedom Jazz Dance [1999, Delmark]
• w/Pharoah Sanders: Africa N'Da Blues [2000, Delmark], B+
• w/Billy Bang: Spirits Entering [2001, Delmark], A–
• The Power [2000, CIMP]
• w/David Murray: One World Family [2000, CIMP], B+
• We Is: Live at the Bop Shop [2000, Delmark], B+
• Live at the River East Art Center [2004, Delmark], B+
• Transmigration [2005, Delmark], A–
• Ethnic Heritage Ensemble: Hot 'N' Heavy [2006, Delmark], B+(***)

Jorgen Emborg (1953– )

• Over the Rainbow [1992, Storyville]

James Emery (1951– )

• Exo Eso [1987, FMP]
• Turbulence [1991, Knitting Factory]
• Standing on a Whale Fishing for Minnows [1996, Enja]
• Spectral Domains [1997, Enja]
• Luminous Cycles [2000, Between the Lines]
• Fourth World [2001, Between the Lines]
• Transformations [2001, Between the Lines]

Frank Emilio (1921– )

• Ancestral Reflections [1998, Blue Note]

Giuseppe Emmanuele

• Reflection No. 2 [1996–98, Splasc(h)]

Bobby Enriquez (1943–96)

• Wild Piano [1987, Portrait]
• Live! in Tokyo [1989, GNP]

Peter Epstein

• Staring at the Sun [1999, MA]
• w/Brad Shepik, Matt Kilmer: Lingua Franca [2003–4, Songlines], A–

Peter Erskine (1954– )

• Peter Erskine [1982, Contemporary OJC]
• Transition [1986, Denon], B
• Sweet Soul [1991, Novus]
• Time Being [1993, ECM]
• w/Palle Danielsson, John Taylor: As It Is [1995, ECM], B
• Behind Closed Doros Vol. 1 [1991–96, Fuzzy Music]
• Juni [1997, ECM]
• w/Alan Pasqua, David Carpenter: Live at Rocco [1999, Fuzzy Music, 2 CD], B+
• w/Tim Hagans, Norrbotten Big Band: Worth the Wait [2006, Fuzzy Music], B+(*)

Lars Erstrand (1936– )

• International All Stars: Live at Uttersberg '98 [1998, Gemini]
• Lars Erstrand Meets Rebecca Kilgore [2003, Gemini]

Christian Escoudé (1947– )

• Holidays [Emarcy]
• In LA [1993, Emarcy]
• Cookin' in Hell's Kitcen [1994, Verve], B

Dave Eshelman

• Deep Voices [1988, Sea Breeze]

Ellery Eskelin (1959– )

• Setting the Standard [1988, Cadence]
• Forms [1990, Open Minds]
• Figure of Speech [1991, Soul Note], A–
• Premonition [1992, Prime Source], B
• w/Andrea Parkins, Jim Black: One Great Day [1996, Hatology], A–
• Kulak 29 and 30 [1997, Hatology]
• w/Andrea Parkins, Jim Black: Five Other Pieces (+2) [1998, Hatology], B+(***)
• Dissonant Characters [1998, Hatology]
• The Secret Museum [1999, Hatology]
• Ramifications [1999, Hatology], B+(***)
• Vanishing Point [2000, Hatology], B+(**)
• w/Andrea Parkins, Jim Black: 12 (+1) Imaginary Views [2001, Hatology], A–
• Quiet Music [2006, Prime Source, 2 CD], B+(***)

Bruce Eskovitz

• One for Newk [1993, Koch Jazz]
• Invitation [2007, Pacific Coast Jazz], B+(**)

John Etheridge (1948– )

• Chasing Shadows [2001, Dyad]

Kevin Eubanks (1957– )

• Spirit Talk [1993, Blue Note], B+

Robin Eubanks (1959– )

• Different Perspectives [1988, Winter & Winter]
• Dedication [1989, Winter & Winter]
• Wake Up Call [1997, Sirocco]
• 4:JJ/Slide/Curtis and Al [1998, TCB]
• Live Vol. 1 [2006, RKM, CD+DVD], B+(**)

Bill Evans [2] (1958– )

• The Alternative Man [1996, Blue Note], C+

Orrin Evans (1975– )

• Justin Time [1996, Criss Cross]
• Captain Black [1997–98, Criss Cross]
• Listen to the Band [1999, Criss Cross]
• Blessed Ones [2001, Criss Cross]

Excelsior Brass Band

• Jolly Reeds and Steamin' Horns [1983, GHB]

Peter Fairclough

• Wild Silk [1995, ASC]
• Permission [1997, ASC]

Digby Fairweather (1946– )

• Squeezin' the Blues Away [Spirit of Jazz]

Charles Fambrough (1950– )

• The Proper Angle [1991, CTI]

Allen Farnham (1961– )

• Allen Farnham Meets the RIAS Big Band [1996, Concord], B–

Claudio Fasoli

• Welcome [1986, Soul Note]

Riccardo Fassi (1955– )

• L'Amico Immaginario [1994, Splasc(h)]
• Walkabout [1996, Splasc(h)]
• Bellevile (Vite in Sospeso) [1998, Splasc(h)]

Dan Faulk (1969– )

• Focusing In [1992, Criss Cross], B+
• Spirits in the Night [1996, Fresh Sound New Talent]

Rick Fay (1927–99)

• Tunes for Tommy [1996, Arbors]

Enrico Fazio

• Euphoria! [1989, Splasc(h)]

John Fedchock (1957– )

• New York Big Band [1992, Reservoir]
• On the Edge [1997, Reservoir]
• Hit the Bricks [2000, Reservoir]
• No Nonsense [2002, Reservoir]
• Up and Running [2006, Reservoir], B

Avram Fefer (1965– )

• Calling All Spirits [1999, Cadence]
• w/Bobby Few: Kindred Spirits [2004, Boxholder], B+
• w/Bobby Few: Heavenly Places [2004, Boxholder], B

Mark Feldman

• Music for Violin Alone [1995, Tzadik]
• Music for Piano and Violin [1999, Avant]
• What Exit [2005, ECM], B

Simon Fell (1958– )

• Compilation I [1985, Bruce's Fingers]
• Termite [1989, Bruce's Fingers]
• Composition No. 12.5 [1990, Bruce's Fingers]
• Max [1991, Bruce's Fingers]
• Bogey's [1991, Bruce's Fingers]
• Foom! Foom! [1992, Bruce's Fingers]
• The Horrors of Darmstadt [1993, Shock]
• Frankenstein [1992–96, Bruce's Fingers]
• Composition No. 30: Compilation III [1998, Bruce's Fingers, 2 CD]
• Ghost Notes [1997–98, Bruce's Fingers]

Eric Felten

• T-Bop [1991, Soul Note], B+
• Meets the Dek-Tette [2005, VSOP], B+

Scott Fields (1959– )

• Fugu [1995, Geode]
• Dénouement [1997, Clean Feed], B+(*)
• Mamet [2000, Delmark]
• Beckett [2005, Clean Feed], B+(**)
• Bitter Love Songs [2007, Clean Feed], A–

Amina Figarova

• Come Escape With Me [2005, Munich], B
• September Suite [2005, Munich], B+

Sigi Finkel (1960– )

• Sweet Sue [1993, Alex Merck Music]

Five Play [1999– ]

• On the Brink [1999, Arbors]
• Five Play . . . Plus [2004, Arbors], B
• What the World Needs Now [2007, Arbors], B+(*)

Paul Flaherty

• Fat Onions [1993, Cadence]
• Ringtaw [1996, Zaabway]
• Anahad [1998, Cadence]

Béla Fleck (1958– )

• Crossing the Tracks [1979, Rounder]
• Béla Fleck and the Flecktones [1990, Warner Brothers]
• Flight of the Cosmic Hippo [1991, Warner Brothers]
• Tales from the Acoustic Planet [1994, Warner Brothers], B–
• Tabula Rasa [1996, Waterlily Acoustics]
• Greatest Hits of the 20th Century [(1999), Warner Brothers]
• The Hidden Land [2006, Columbia], B+(*)

Chris Flory (1953– )

• City Life [1993, Concord]
• Word on the Street [1996, Double Time]
• For You [2007, Arbors], B+(**)

The Flying Luttenbachers [1994– ]

• Revenge of the Flying Luttenbachers [1996, Skin Graft], B

Chuck Folds

• Hitting His Stride [1996, Arbors]

Fool Proof

• No Friction [1988, Gramavision], B+

Joe Fonda (1954– )

• Full Circle Suite [1999, CIMP]
• Distance [2001, Leo]
• w/Barry Altschul, Billy Bang: Transforming the Space [2003, CIMP], A–
• w/Michael Jefry Stevens: Forever Real [2005, 482 Music], B+

Mitchel Forman (1956– )

• Now and Then [1992, Novus]
• Perspectives [2005–6, Marsis Jazz], B+(*)

Michael Formanek (1958– )

• Wide Open Space [1990, Enja], A–
• Loose Cannon [1992, Soul Note]
• Low Profile [1993, Enja], B+
• Nature of the Beast [1996, Enja], B

Al Foster (1944– )

• Love, Peace and Jazz! [2007, Jazz Eyes], B+(**)

Four80East [1998– ]

• The Album [1998, Boomtang]

Donal Fox (1952– )

• w/David Murray: Ugly Beauty [1993, Evidence], B
• Gone City [1994, New World]

Mimi Fox (1956– )

• Against the Grain [1987, Catero]
• Turtle Logic [1991, Monarch]
• Perpetually Hip [2005, Favored Nations Cool, 2 CD], B+(**)

Joel Frahm (1969– )

• Sorry No Decaf [1998, Palmetto]
• The Navigator [2000, Palmetto]
• w/Brad Mehldau: Don't Explain [2004, Palmetto], B+
• We Used to Dance [2006, Anzic], U

Yves François

• Blues for Hawk [1981–82, Delmark], B+

Hugh Fraser

• Pas de Problemes [1989, CBC]

Free Jazz Quartet [1989– ]

• Premonitions [1989, Matchless]

Free Range Rat [1998–1999]

• Nut Club [1999, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Paolo Fresu (1961– )

• Mamut: Music for a Mime [1985–86, Splasc(h)]
• Ballads [1991, Splasc(h)]
• Contos [1993, EGEA]
• Ensalada Mistica [1994, Splasc(h)]
• Metamorfosi [1998, RCA]
• Melos [2000, RCA Victor]
• Scores! [2002, CAM]
• w/Richard Galliano, Jan Lundgren: Mare Nostrum [2007, ACT], B+(**)

Fred Fried (1948– )

• When Winter Comes [2002, Ballet Tree], B
• The Wisdom of Notes [2006, Ballet Tree], B+(**)

Erik Friedlander

• Quake [2003, Cryptogramophone]
• Maldoror [2003, Brassland]
• Prowl [2005, Cryptogramophone], A–
• Block Ice and Propane [2005, Skipstone], B+(***)
• w/Mike Sarin, Trevor Dunn: Broken Arm Trio [2008, Skipstone], U

The Fringe [1978– ]

• It's Time for The Fringe [1992, Soul Note], B+
• Live in Israel [1997, Soul Note]

Bill Frisell (1951– )

• In Line [1982, ECM]
• Rambler [1984, ECM]
• Lookout for Hope [1987, ECM]
• Before We Were Born [1989, Elektra], B
• This Land [1992, Elektra Nonesuch], B+
• Have a Little Faith [1993, Elektra Nonesuch], B
• Go West: Music From the Films of Buster Keaton [1995, Elektra Nonesuch]
• High Sign / One Week [1995, Atlantic]
• Nashville [1995–96, Elektra/Asylum], B
• Bill Frisell Quartet [1996, Elektra Nonesuch], B+
• Gone, Just Like a Train [1997, Elektra Nonesuch], B+
• Good Dog Happy Man [1999, Elektra], A–
• Ghost Town [1999, Nonesuch]
• Blues Dream [2001, Nonesuch], B
• The Willies [2002, Nonesuch]
• The Intercontinentals [2002, Nonesuch], B+(***)
• Unspeakable [2004, Nonesuch], B+(**)
• Richter 858 [2005, Songlines], B–
• East West [2003–4, Nonesuch, 2 CD], A–
• w/Ron Carter, Paul Motian: Bill Frisell/Ron Carter/Paul Motian [2005, Nonesuch], U
• Floratone: Floratone [2007, Blue Note], B+(***)
• History, Mystery [2002–7, Nonesuch, 2 CD], A–

Frisque Concordance

• Spellings [1992, Random Acoustics]

Mike Frost

• Comin' Straight At Ya' [2006, Blujazz], B

Wolfgang Fuchs

• Binaurality [1992, FMP]
• Trigger Zone [1998, FMP]

Cor Fuhler

• Bellagram [1998, Geestgronden]
• The Flirts [2001, Erstwhile]
• Corkestra [2004, Data], B+

Satoko Fujii (1958– )

• Something About Water [1995, Libra]
• Kitsune-Bi [1999, Tzadik]
• Past Life [1999, Libra]
• Double Take [2000, Ewe]
• April Shower [2001, Buzz]
• Illusion Suite [2003, Libra], B+
• Sketches [2004, NatSat], B+(*)
• Zephyros [2004, NatSat], A–
• Blueprint [2004, NatSat], B+(**)
• Live in Japan 2004 [2004, P.J.L], B+(**)
• Angelona [2004, Libra], B+(**)
• Junk Box: Fragment [2004, Libra], A–
• Orchestra NY: Undulation [2005, PJL], B+(*)
• Orchestra Tokyo: Live!! [2005, Libra, CD+DVD], B+(*)
• When We Were There [2005, Libra], A–
• w/Natsuki Tamura: In Krakow in November [2005, Not Two], B+(***)
• Orchestra Kobe: Kobe Yee!! [2006, Crab Apple], B+(*)
• Orchestra Nagoya: Maru [2006, Bakamo], B+(***)
• Fujin Raijin [2006, Victo], B+(**)
• Natsuki Tamura, Angelo Verploegen, Misha Mengelberg: Crossword Puzzle [2005, Libra], B+(*)
• Bacchus [2006, Onoff], C+
• Junk Box: Sunny Then Cloudy [2006, Libra], B+(**)
• Trace a River [2006–7, Libra], A–
• Heat Wave [2008, Not Two], U

Fun Horns [1990– ]

• Live in South America [1992, Klangraume], B+

Stephane Furic

• The Twitter-Machine [1992, Soul Note]
• Crossing Brooklyn Ferry [1996, Soul Note]

Joel Futterman (1946– )

• Southern Extreme [1997, Drimala]
• w/Alvin Fielder, Ike Levin: Resolving Doors [2004, Charles Lester Music], B+(***)
• w/Alvin Fielder, Ike Levin: Live at the Blue Monk [2006, Charles Lester Music], B+(**)
• w/Alvin Fielder, Ike Levin: Traveling Through Now [2007, Charles Lester Music], B+(*)

Anders Gahnold

• Flowers for Johnny [1983–85, Ayler, 2CD], A–

Richard Galliano (1950– )

• Spleen [1985, Dreyfus], B
• Laurita [1994, Dreyfus], B+
• New York Tango [1997, Dreyfus]
• w/Michel Portal: Blow Up [1998, Dreyfus]
• French Touch [1999, Dreyfus]
• Concerts / Inedits [1996–2000, Dreyfus, 3 CD]
• Gallianissimo! The Best of Richard Galliano [1985–2001, Dreyfus], A–
• If You Love Me [2006, CAM Jazz], B+(**)

Christoph Gallio (1957– )

• w/Urs Voerkel, Peter K Frey: Tiegel [1981, Atavistic], B+(**)

Joe Gallivan

• Innocence [1991, Cadence]
• The Origin of Man [No Budget]
• Orchestral Meditations [New Jazz]

Bob Gallo

• Wake-Up Call [2005, CD Baby], B

Frank Gambale (1958– )

• Live [1989, Legato]

Vyacheslav Ganelin (1944– )

• Opuses [1989, Leo]
• On Stage ... Backstage [1992–93, Leo]

Renaud Garcia-Fons (1962– )

• Alborea [1996, Enja]
• Entremundo [2004, Enja/Justin Time]
• Arcoluz [2005, Enja/Justin Time, CD+DVD], B+(**)

Jeff Gardner (1953– )

• The Music of Change [1999, Axolotl Jazz]

Laszlo Gardony (1956– )

• Changing Standards [1990, Sunnyside]
• Natural Instinct [2006, Sunnyside], B+(*)
• Dig Deep [2008, Sunnyside], B+(**)

Tim Garland

• Rising Tide [2003, Sirocco Jazz]

Kenny Garrett (1960– )

• Introducing Kenny Garrett [1984, Criss Cross]
• Black Hope [1992, Warner Brothers], A–
• Triology [1995, Warner Brothers], B
• Pursuance: The Music of John Coltrane [1996, Warner Brothers], B+
• Songbook [1997, Warner Brothers], B
• Simply Said [1998, Warner Brothers], B
• Happy People [2002, Warner Brothers], B+
• Standard of Language [2001–2, Warner Brothers]
• Beyond the Wall [2006, Nonesuch], B
• Sketches of MD [2008, Mack Avenue], U

Michael Garrick (1933– )

• A Lady in Waiting [1993, Jazz Academy]
• Meteors Close at Hand [1994, Jazz Academy, 2 CD]
• Parting Is Such [1995, Jazz Academy]
• For Love of Duke . . . and Ronnie [1995–97, Jazz Academy]
• Down on Your Knees [1999, Jazz Academy]
• The New Quartet [2001, Jazz Academy]

George Garzone

• Four's and Two's [1996, NYC], B+
• Moodiology [1998, NYC]

Geoff Gascoyne

• Voices of Spring [1995, Jazzizit]
• Autumn [1999, Jazzizit]

Jacques Gauthé

• Someday, Sweetheart [1989, GHB]
• Creole Jazz [1992, Stomp Off]
• Yerba Buena Style [1994, GHB]
• Echoes of Sidney Bechet [1997, Good Time Jazz], B+

Jeff Gauthier (1954– )

• Mask [2002, Cryptogramophone]
• One and the Same [2005, Cryptogramophone], B+(*)
• House of Return [2008, Cryptogramophone], B+(*)

Charles Gayle (1939– )

• Spirits Before [1988, Silkheart]
• Touchin' on Trane [1991, FMP], A–
• Repent [1992, Knitting Factory Works], B
• More Live [1993, Knitting Factory Works, 2 CD]
• Consecration [1993, Black Saint], B
• Translations [1993, Silkheart]
• Raining Fire [1993, Silkheart]
• Kingdom Come [1994, Knitting Factory], B–
• Unto I Am [1994, Victo]
• Testaments [1995, Knitting Factory], B
• Daily Bread [1995, Black Saint], B+
• Solo in Japan [1997, PSF]
• Shout! [2004, Clean Feed], B+
• Consider the Lilies . . . [2005, Clean Feed], B+(**)
• Time Zones [2006, Tompkins Square], B+(*)
• Live at Glenn Miller Café [2006, Ayler], B+(***)

Gianni Gebbia

• Cappuccini Klang [1992, Spassc(h)]
• Body Limits [1995, Splasc(h)], B
• Il Libro degli Eroi [1997, Victo]

George Gee

• If Dreams Come True [2007, GJazz], B+(*)

Moncef Genoud (1961– )

• Aqua [2004, Savoy Jazz], A–

Bruce Gertz

• Red Handed [1998, Double Time]

Terje Gewelt

• Hide and Seek [1998, Resonant]

Maurizio Giammarco (1952– )

• Inside [1993, Soul Note]

Joe Giardullo

• No Work Today: Nine for Steve Lacy [2004, Drimala], B+(***)

John Gill (1951– )

• Looking for a Little Bluebird [1994, Stomp Off]
• Take Me to the Midnight Cakewalk Ball [1995, Stomp Off]
• Listen to that Dixie Band [1997, Stomp Off]

Joe Gillman (1962– )

• Time Again: Brubeck Revisited, Vol. 1 [2004, Sunnyside]
• View So Tender: Wonder Revisited, Vol. 2 [2007, Capri], U

Vince Giordano

• Quality Shout! [1992–93, Stomp Off]

Frode Gjerstad

• Hello, Goodbye [1992, Emanem]
• Seeing New York From the Ear [1996, Cadence]
• Invisible Touch [1998, Cadence]
• The Welsh Chapel [2002, Cadence Jazz]

Ole Amund Gjersvik

• Appasionata Criminelle [1991, Acoustic]

Aaron Goldberg

• Turning Point [1999, J Curve]
• Worlds [2003, Sunnyside], B+(**)

Ben Goldberg

• Eight Phrases for Jefferson Rubin [1996, Victo]
• The Door, the Hat, the Chair, the Fact [2004, Cryptogramophone], B+(***)

Larry Goldings (1968– )

• The Intimacy of the Blues [1991, Verve]
• Caminhos Cruzados [1993, Novus]
• Whatever It Takes [1995, Warner Brothers]
• Moonbird [1999, Palmetto]
• As One [2000, Palmetto]
• Sweet Science [2002, Palmetto]
• Quartet [2006, Palmetto], B–

Mac Gollehon

• In the Spirit of Fats Navarro [2000, Half Note]

Eddie Gomez (1944– )

• Live in Moscow [1992, B&W]

Dennis Gonzalez (1954– )

• Stefan [1986, Silkheart], A–
• Namesake [1987, Silkheart]
• Catechism [1987, Music & Arts]
• Debenge, Debenge [1988, Silkheart], B
• The Desert Wind [1989, Silkheart]
• The Earth and the Heart [1989, Konnex]
• Hymn for the Perfect Heart of a Pearl [1990, Konnex]
• Welcome to Us [1993, Koch], B+
• Boston Project: No Photograph Available [2003, Clean Feed], B+(**)
• NY Midnight Suite [2003, Clean Feed], B+
• Nile River Suite [2003, Daagnim], A–
• Idle Wild [2004, Clean Feed], A–
• At Tonic: Dance of the Soothsayer's Tongue [2003–4, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Jerry Gonzalez (1949– )

• Rumba Para Monk [1988, Sunnyside], B+
• Obatala [1988, Enja]
• Earthdance [1990, Sunnyside]
• Moliendo Cafe: To Wisdom the Prize [1991, Sunnyside]
• Crossroads [1994, Milestone], B+
• Pensativo [1995, Milestone]
• Fire Dance [1996, Milestone]
• Jerry Gonzalez y los Piratas del Flamenco [2001, Sunnyside], A–

Brad Goode (1963– )

• Shock of the New [1988, Delmark]
• Toy Trumpet [2001, Steeplechase]
• Hypnotic Suggestion [2005, Delmark], B
• Nature Boy [2006, Delmark], B+(*)

Mick Goodrick (1945– )

• Biorhythms [1990, CMP]

Gordon Goodwin

• Big Phat Band: Swingin' for the Fences [2001, Silverline], B

Frank Gordon

• Clarion Echoes [1985, Soul Note]

Jon Gordon

• Ask Me Now [1994, CrissCross], B+
• Witness [1995, Criss Cross]
• Along the Way [1997, Criss Cross]
• Currents [1998, Double Time]
• Possibilities [2000, Double Time]

Peter [Laurence] Gordon (1951– )

• Innocent [1986, FM], B
• Brooklyn [1987, Columbia], B+
• Leningrad-Xpress [1990, New Tone]

Wycliffe Gordon (1967– )

• What You Dealin' With [2001, Criss Cross]
• Joyride [2000, Nagel Heyer], B
• United Soul Experience [2001, Criss Cross]
• Dig This! [2002, Criss Cross]

Danny Gottlieb (1953– )

• Whirlwind [1989, Atlantic]

Simon Goubert

• Haiti [1991, Seventh]

Paul Grabowsky (1958– )

• Ringing the Bell Backwards [1994, Origin]
• PG3 [2000, Origin]
• Tales of Time and Space [2003, Warner Music Australia]

Alex Graham

• Brand New [2007, Origin], B

Jerry Granelli

• Another Place [1992, Verabra]
• Broken Circle [1996, Songline]
• Enter, a Dragon [1997, Songlines], B
• Crowd Theory [1998, Songlines]
• Sandhills Reunion [2005, Songlines], A–
• The Sonic Temple: Monday and Tuesday [2006, Songlines, 2 CD], B+(***)

Darrell Grant (1962– )

• New Bop [1994, Criss Cross]
• Smokin' Java [2000, Lair Hill]
• Truth and Reconciliation [2005, Origin, 2 CD], B+(*)

Lou Grassi (1947– )

• Mo' Po [1997, CIMP]
• Infinite POtential [2005, CIMP], B+(*)

Frank Gratkowski (1963– )

• Quicksand [2000, Meniscus]
• GratHovOx [2000, Nuscope]
• Kollaps [2001, Red Toucan]
• Arrears [2002, Red Toucan]
• Spectral Reflections [2002, Leo]

Georg Gräwe (1956– )

• Sonic Fiction [1989, Hat Art]
• w/Ernst Reijseger, Gerry Hemingway: The View from Points West [1991, Music & Arts], B+(*)
• Flex 27 [1993, Random Acoustics]
• w/Ernest Reijseger, Gerry Hemingway: Saturn Cycle [1994, Music & Arts], A–
• Concert in Berlin 1996 [1996, Wobbly Rail]
• Melodie und Rhythmus [1996, Okka Disk], B+
• Fantasiestücke I-XIII [2000, Nuscope]

Benny Green (1965– )

• Lineage [1990, Blue Note]
• Greens [1991, Blue Note], B+
• Testifyin'! Live at the Village Vanguard [1991, Blue Note]
• Kaleidoscope [1996, Blue Note]
• These Are Soulful Days [1999, Blue Note]
• Naturally [2000, Telarc]
• Jazz at the Bistro [2002, Telarc]
• w/Russell Malone: Bluebird [2004, Telarc], B–

Jesse Green (1973– )

• Sylvan Treasure [2002, Chiaroscuro]

Thurman Green (1940–97)

• Dance of the Night Creatures [1994, Mapleshade]

Green Room

• Hidden Music [1994, Leo Lab]
• Live Trajectories [1996, Leo Lab]

Jimmy Greene (1975– )

• Forever [2003, Criss Cross]

Sonny Greenwich (1936– )

• Fragments of a Memory [2001, Cornerstone]

Drew Gress (1959– )

• Spin and Drift [2001, Premonition]
• 7 Black Butterflies [2005, Premonition]
• The Irrational Numbers [2006, Premonition], B+(*)

Carola Grey

• The Age of Illusions [1994, Jazzline]
• Girls Can't Hit! [1996, Lipstick], B

Frank Griffith (1959– )

• The Suspect [1990, Hep]

Steve Grismore

• w/Paul Scea: Just Play [1993, Accurate]
• Of What [1997, Accurate]
• w/Paul Scea: Well Behaved Fish [2004, Accurate], B+(*)

Don Grolnick (1947–96)

• Weaver of Dreams [1989, Blue Note]
• Nighttown [1991, Blue Note], A–
• The Complete Blue Note Recordings [1989–91, Blue Note, 2 CD], B+
• The London Concert [1995, Fuzzy Music]

Richard Grossman

• 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 [1986, Nine Winds]
• Trio in Real Time [1989–90, Nine Winds]
• In the Air [1989, Nine Winds], B+
• Even Your Ears [1990–92, Hatology]

Steve Grossman (1951– )

• w/McCoy Tyner: In New York [1991, Dreyfus], A–
• A Small Hotel [1993, Dreyfus]
• Time to Smile [1993, Dreyfus], B

Marty Grosz (1930– )

• Sings of Love and Other Matters [1986, Jazzology]
• Marty Grosz and the Keepers of the Flame [1987, Stomp Off]
• Swing It! [1988, Jazzology], B+
• Extra! [1989, Jazzology]
• w/Keith Ingham: Unsaturated Fats [1990, Stomp Off], A–
• Rhythm For Sale!