Jazz (198090s) (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 [1996, Silkheart], B+(**)
- 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+(*)
- w/Ken Vandermark: I Wonder If I Was Screaming [2000, Crazy Wisdom], B+(**)
Aardvark Jazz Orchestra [1993 ]
- Psalms and Elegies [199496, Leo Lab]
- Impressions [20062013, Leo]
- Faces of Souls [20152019, Leo], B+(*)
Eivind Aarset (1961 )
- Électronique Noire [1998, Jazzland], A
- Eivind Aarset's Électronique Noire: Light Extracts [2001, Polygram], B+(***)
- Connected [2004, Jazzland], B+(**)
- Sonic Codex [2007, Jazzland], B+(**)
- Eivind Aarset & the Sonic Codex Orchestra: Live Extracts [2010, Jazzland], B+(**)
- Dream Logic [20112012, ECM], B+(**)
- w/Jan Bang: Snow Catches on Her Eyelashes [2020, Jazzland], B+(*)
- Phantasmagoria, or a Different Kind of Journey [2021, Jazzland], B+(***)
Abash [1993 ]
- Abash [1993, Dragon], B+(***)
- Jazz [1995, Dragon]
Greg Abate (1947 )
- Greg Abate Quartet: Bop City: Live at Birdland [1991, Candid], B+(***)
- Straight Ahead [1992, Candid], B+(**)
- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde [1995, Candid], B+(*)
- Bop Lives! [1996, Blue Chip Jazz], B+(**)
- Evolution [2002, 1201 Music], B+(***)
- w/Alan Barnes: Birds of a Feather [2007, Woodville], A
- Greg Abate Quintet Featuring Phil Woods [2012, Rhombus], B+(*)
- Motif [2014, Whaling City Sound], A
- w/Phil Woods, Tim Ray: Kindred Spirits: Live at Chan's [2014, Whaling City Sound, 2CD], B+(**)
- w/Tim Ray: Road to Forever [2016, Whaling City Sound], B+(*)
- w/Tim Ray Trio: Gratitude: Stage Door Live @ The Z [2019, Whaling City Sound], B+(***)
- Magic Dance: The Music of Kenny Barron [2021, Whaling City Sound, 2CD], B+(**)
Rez Abbasi (1965 )
- Third Ear [1995, Cathexis]
- Modern Memory [1998, Cathexis]
- Out of Body [2002, Feroza Music]
- Snake Charmer [2005, Earth Sounds], A
- Bazaar [2005, Zoho], B+(*)
- Things to Come [20082009, Sunnyside], B+(**)
- Natural Selection [2010, Sunnyside], B+(**)
- Suno Suno [2010, Enja], B+(*)
- Continuous Beat [2012, Enja], B+(***)
- Intents and Purposes [2014, Enja], B+(*)
- Rez Abbasi & Junction: Behind the Vibration [2015, Cuneiform], B+(**)
- Ulfiltered Universe [2016, Whirlwind], B+(**)
- A Throw of Dice by the Silent Ensemble [2017, Whirlwind], B+(*)
- Django-shift [2019, Whirlwind], B+(**)
- Naya Bazz: w/Josh Feinberg: Charm [20212022, Whirlwind], B+(**)
Chris Abelen
- Dance of the Penguins [Bvhaast]
Rabih Abou-Khalil (1957 )
- Between Dusk and Dawn [1986, MMP], B+(***)
- 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 [2000, Enja], A
- 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+(**)
- The Flood and the Fate of the Fish [20172018, Enja], B+(**)
Chris Abrahams (1961 )
- Mike Majkowski, James Waples: Raft of the Meadows [20132014, NoBusiness], B+(***)
Idris Ackamoor (1951 )
- We Be All Africans [2016, Strut], B+(***)
- An Angel Fell [2018, Strut], B+(**)
- Shaman! [2020, Strut], A
- Idris Ackamoor & the Pyramids: Afro Futuristic Dreams [2023, Strut], B+(***)
Bob Ackerman
- Old & New Magic [1993, Silkheart], B+(***)
- Who Decides [1998, M]
Bruce Ackley (1948 )
- The Hearing [1997, Avant]
- w/Fred Frith, Henry Kaiser, Aram Shelton: Unexpected Twins [2016, Relative Pitch], B+(**)
Beegie Adair (1937 )
- w/Don Aliquo: Too Marvelous for Words [2015, Adair Music Group], A
Steve Adams (1952 )
- In Out Side [199192, New Winds]
- Surface Tension [2000, Clean Feed], B+(**)
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 (1968 )
- 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+(***)
Ahmad Alaadeen
- Ahmad Alaadeen and the Deans of Swing [1995, ASR]
- Blues for RC and Josephine Too [1997, ASR]
- Time Through the Ages [1997, ASR]
Rashied Al Akbar
- w/Muhammad Ali, Earl Cross, Idris Ackamoor: Ascent of the Nether Creatures [1980, NoBusiness], 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+(***)
- I Remember Django [2010, Arbors], B+(*)
- w/Andy Brown: Heavy Artillery [2012, Delmark], B+(***)
Eric Alexander (1968 )
- Stablemates [1995, Delmark]
- 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, High Note], A
- w/Vincent Herring: The Battle: Live at Smoke [2005, High Note], B
- It's All in the Game [2005, High Note], B+(**)
- Temple of Olympic Zeus [2007, High Note], B
- Prime Time: In Concert [2007, High Note, CD+DVD], B+(**)
- Revival of the Fittest [2009, High Note], B+(***)
- Chim Chim Cheree [2010, Venus]
- Don't Follow the Crowd [2010, High Note], B+(**)
- w/Vincent Herring: Friendly Fire [2011, High Note], B+(**)
- Touching [2012, High Note], B+(**)
- Song of No Regrets [2017, High Note], B+(**)
- Leap of Faith [2019, Giant Step Arts]
- Eric Alexander With Strings [2019, High Note], B+(*)
- A New Beginning: Alto Saxophone With Strings [2021, HighNote], B+(**)
Steve Allee (1950 )
- 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+(**)
- The Aggregation: Groove's Mood [2008, DBCD], B+(***)
- Jazzy Brass for the Holidays [2009, DBCD], B
- Push [2013, Edjalen Music], B+(**)
Geri Allen (19572017)
- The Printmakers [1984, Minor Music], B+(***)
- Home Grown [1985, Minor Music]
- Etudes [1987, Soul Note]
- Live at the Village Vanguard [1990, DIW]
- w/Charlie Haden, Paul Motian: Live at the Village Vanguard: Unissued Tracks [1990, DIW], B+(**)
- The Nurturer [1990, Blue Note], B+
- Maroons [1992, Blue Note]
- Twenty-One [1994, Somethin' Else], B+
- Eyes in the Back of Your Head [199596, Blue Note], B+
- Some Aspects of Water [1997, Angel]
- 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
- Flying Toward the Sound [2008, Motéma Music], B+(*)
- w/Timeline: Live [2009, Motéma Music], B+(**)
- A Child Is Born [2011, Motéma Music], B
- Grand River Crossings: Motown and Motor City Inspirations [2012, Motéma Music], B+(**)
- w/Kurt Rosenwinkel: A Lovesome Thing [2012, Motéma Music], 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: Are You Having Any Fun? A Celebration of the Music of Sammy Fain [1994, Audiophile], B+(**)
- w/Keith Ingham: The Intimacy of the Blues: A Celebration of Billy Strayhorn's Music, Volume Two [1994, Progressive], B+(***)
- Blue Skies [1994, John Marks], A
- w/John Pizzarelli: Meets John Pizzarelli Trio [1995, RCA], B+
- Tenors Anyone? [1996, BMG Novus], A
- Love Songs Live [199396, Nagel Heyer], B+
- Love Songs Only! [199396, Hagel Heyer], B
- w/Randy Sandke: The Music of the Trumpet Kings [1997, Nagel Heyer], B
- w/Randy Sandke: Turnstile: Music of the Trumpet Kings [1997, Nagel Heyer], B
- A Little Touch of Harry [1997, Mastermix]
- Here's to Zoot [1997, BMG Novus], B+(***)
- Night Birds [1997, Gemini]
- Eu Não Quero Dançar (I Won't Dance) [1997, RCA], B+
- Day Dream [1998, BMG Novus], A
- When I Grow Too Old to Dream [1999, BMG Novus], B+(***)
- Once Upon a Summertime [1999, BMG Novus], B+(***)
- Plays Ellington Songs [2000, RCA], A
- Cole Porter Songbook [2001, BMG Novus], B+(***)
- Dreamer [2001, BMG Novus], B
- I Can See Forever [2002, BMG Novus], B+(*)
- I Love Mancini [2002, BMG Novus], B
- The Harry Allen Quartet [2003, self-released], A
- w/Joe Cohn: Hey, Look Me Over [2004, Arbors], A
- The Harry Allen and Joe Cohn Quartet [2005, self-released], B+(**)
- 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+(**)
- w/Joe Cohn: Plays Music From South Pacific [2008, Arbors], B+(***)
- New York State of Mind [2009, Challenge], B+(**)
- w/Rossano Sportiello: Conversations [2011, GAC], A
- Rhythm on the River [2011, Challenge], B+(***)
- Plays Music From the Sound of Music [2011, Arbors], B+(***)
- w/Scott Hamilton: 'Round Midnight [2012, Challenge], B+(***)
- w/Rossano Sportiello, Joel Forbes: I Walk With Music: The Hoagy Carmichael Songbook [2013, GAC], B+(**)
- For George, Cole and Duke [2015, Blue Heron], B+(***)
- Harry Allen's All-Star Brazilian Band: Flying Over Rio [2015, Arbors], A
- Something About Jobim [2015, Stunt], B+(***)
- Harry Allen Quartet: London Date [2015, Trio], B+(***)
- Harry Allen's All Star New York Saxophone Band: The Candy Men [2016, Arbors], B+(*)
- w/Mike Renzi: Rhode Island Is Famous for You [2019, GAC], B+(***)
- The Bloody Happy Song [2020, GAC], B+(**)
- w/Mike Karn: Milo's Illinois [2021, GAC], B+(**)
- My Reverie by Special Request [2022, TYR1102], B+(**)
- Play the Music of Phil Morrison [2022, GMAC], B+(*)
- The Harry Allen Orchestra: With Roses [2023, Triangle7], B
J.D. Allen (1972 )
- In Search of J.D. Allen [1998, Red], B+(***)
- Pharoah's Children [2001, Criss Cross], B+(**)
- I Am I Am [2008, Sunnyside], B+(***)
- J.D. Allen Trio: Shine! [2008, Sunnyside], B+(**)
- Victory! [2010, Sunnyside], B+(***)
- The Matador and the Bull [2012, Savant], B+(*)
- Grace [2012, Savant], B+(**)
- Graffiti [2015, Savant], A
- Americana: Musings on Blues and Jazz [2016, Savant], A
- Radio Flyer [2017, Savant], B+(***)
- Love Stone [2018, Savant], B+(**)
- Barracoon [2019, Savant], A
- Toys / Die Dreaming [2020, Savant], A
- Queen City [2020, Savant], B+(*)
- Americana Vol. 2 [2022, Savant], B+(**)
- This [2023, Savant], B+(***)
- The Dark, the Light, the Grey and the Colorful [2024, Savant], B+(**)
Marshall Allen (1924 )
- w/Lou Grassi: PoZest [1999, CIMP]
- w/Hamid Drake, Kidd Jordan, William Parker, Alan Silva: The All-Star Game [2000, Eremite]
- Sun Ra Arkestra: Live at the Paradox [2008, In+Out], B+(***)
- w/Matthew Shipp, Joe Morris: Night Logic [2009, RogueArt], B+(***)
- Sun Ra Arkestra Under the Direction of Marshall Allen: Babylon Live [2014, In+Out], B+(**)
- Sun Ra Arkestra: Swirling [2020, Strut], A
- Sun Ra Arkestra Directed by Marshall Allen: Living Sky [2022, Omni Sound], A
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
- Think Free [2009, Palmetto], A
- Action-Refraction [2011, Palmetto], B+(***)
- The Stars Look Very Different Today [2013, Sonic Camera], B+(*)
- w/Steve Cardenas, Ted Nash: Quiet Revolution [2015, Sonic Camera], B+(***)
- Layers of the City [2017, Sonic Camera], B+(**)
- Moments Inside [2021, Sonic Camera], B+(*)
- w/Steve Cardenas, Ted Nash: Tell the Birds I Said Hello: The Music of Herbie Nichols [2023, Sonic Camera], B+(***)
Bill Allred (1936 )
- Absolutely [1995, Nagel Heyer]
John Allred (1962 )
- Focused [1998, Applejazz]
- w/Jeff Barnhart, Danny Coots: The ABC's of Jazz [2008, Arbors], B+(*)
Misha Alperin (19562018)
- North Story [1995, ECM], B
- First Impression [1997, ECM]
- Her First Dance [2006, ECM], B+(**)
Myriam Alter
- Alter Ego [1997, Intuition]
Jimmy Amadie (19372013)
- 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 [20062007, TP], B+(**)
- Live! At the Philadelphia Museum of Art [2011, TP], A
Ambiance
- Into a New Journey [1982, BBE], B+(**)
Ari Ambrose (1973 )
- Cyclic Episode [1998, Steeplechase]
- Chainsaw [1999, Steeplechase]
- Early Song [1999, Steeplechase]
- United [2002, Steeplechase]
Scott Amendola (1969 )
- Scott Amdenola Band [1999, Artofmyheart]
- Cry [2003, Cryptogramophone]
- Believe [2005, Cryptogramophone], A
- The Good Life: The Animals Took Over [2009, self-released], A
- Lift [2010, Sazi], B+(***)
- Fade to Orange [2014, Sazi], B+(*)
- Amendola vs. Blades: w/Wil Blades: Greatest Hits [2015, Sazi], B+(**)
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]
- Gotham Goodbye [2018, Jazz & People], B+(***)
Clifton Anderson (1957 )
- Decade [2007, Doxy/Emarcy], B+(**)
Jay Anderson (1955 )
- Deepscape [2018, SteepleChase], B+(**)
Reid Anderson (1970 )
- 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
- w/Dave King, Craig Taborn: Golden Valley Is Now [2018, Intakt], B
Krister Andersson
- About Time [1993, Flash Music]
Lotte Anker (1958 )
- w/Craig Taborn, Gerald Cleaver: Triptych [2003, Leo], B+(***)
- w/Craig Taborn, Gerald Cleaver: Live at the Loft [2005, ILK Music], B+(***)
- w/Sylvie Courvoisier, Ikue Mori: Alien Huddle [2006, Intakt], B+(**)
- w/Craig Taborn, Gerald Cleaver: Floating Islands [2008, ILK Music], A
- w/Fred Frith: Edge of the Light [2010, Intakt], B+(*)
- w/Rodrigo Pinheiro, Hernani Faustino: Birthmark [2012, Clean Feed], B+(***)
- w/Jakob Riis: Squid Police [2014, Konvoj], B+(*)
- What River Is This [2012, ILK Music], B+(*)
- w/Pat Thomas, Ingebrigt Håker Flaten, Ståle Liavik Solberg: His Flight's at Ten [2016, Iluso], B+(**)
Bill Anschell
- More to the Ear Than Meets the Eye [2006, Origin], B+(*)
- w/Brent Jensen: We Couldn't Agree More [2008, Origin], B+(***)
- Figments [2010, Origin], B
- w/Brent Jensen, Chris Symer: Blueprints [2012, Origin], B+(***)
- Rumbler [2016, Origin], B+(**)
- Shifting Standards [2017, Origin], B+(***)
- Improbable Solutions [20202023, Origin], B+(*)
Tatsu Aoki
- Basser Live II [2004, Asian Improv], B+(*)
Apaturia Quintet
- Apaturia [199495, 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], B+(***)
- Arc of the Testimony [1997, Axiom], B+
Gene Argel
- Luminescent [2014, Origin], B+(**)
Julian Arguëlles (1966 )
- Scrapes [1995, Babel]
- Escapade [1999, Provocateur], B+(***)
- Partita [2005, Basho], B+(***)
- Ground Rush [2009, Clean Feed], B+(***)
- Let It Be Told [2012, Basho], B+(***)
- Tetra [2014, Whirlwind], B+(***)
- Tonadas [2017, Edition], B+(**)
Tim Armacost
- Fire [1996, Concord]
- Live at Smalls [1998, Double-Time]
David Arnay
- 8 [2013, Studio N], B+(*)
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/Motéma], B+(***)
- Convergence [2010, Motéma], B+(***)
- Solo [2011, Motéma], B+(*)
- Give Us These Days [2017, Challenge], B+(*)
- Lynne Arriale Trio: The Lights Are Always On [2021, Challenge], B+(**)
- Being Human [2023, Challenge], B+(**)
Bob Arthurs
- Notes From the Underground [1999, Zinnia]
- w/Steve Lamattina: Jazz for Svetlana [2012, self-released], B+(**)
Joe Ascione (1961 )
- My Buddy: A Tribute to Buddy Rich [1996, Nagel-Heyer]
- Movin' Up [2007, Arbors], B+(*)
Michaël Attias (1968 )
- Credo [1999, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- Renku [2004, Playscape], B+(**)
- Renku in Coimbra [2008, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- Twines of Colesion [2009, Clean Feed], B+(***)
- Spun Tree [2012, Clean Feed], B+(***)
- Renku: Live in Greenwich Village [2014, Clean Feed], B+(***)
- w/Simon Nabatov: Brooklyn Mischiefs [2014, Leo], B+(**)
- Nerve Dance [2016, Clean Feed], B+(***)
- Échos La Nuit [2018, Out of Your Head], B+(**)
- Quartet Music Vol. I: LuMiSong [2024, Out of Your Head], U
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+(**)
- Missolonghi: More From 2004 [2004, Ramboy], B+(**)
- Plushok, Baarle-Nassau, Set 1 [2007, Ramboy 28A], A
- Plushok, Baarle-Nassau, Set 2 [2007, Ramboy 28B], B+(***)
Teodross Avery (1973 )
- In Other Words [1994, GRP], B+(**)
- My Generation [1995, Impulse]
- Teodross Avery and the 5th Power: New Day, New Grooved [1998, 5th Power], B+(*)
- Bridging the Gap: Hop-Hop Jazz [2008, BTG Music], B
- After the Rain: A Night for Coltrane [2019, Tompkins Square], B+(***)
- Harlem Stories: The Music of Thelonious Monk [2020, WJ3], B+(***)
Franck Avitabile
- Right Time [2000, Dreyfus], A
- Bemsha Swing [2002, Dreyfus]
Omer Avital (1971 )
- Asking No Permission [1996, Smalls], B+(*)
- Room to Grow [1997, Smalls], B+(***)
- Think With Your Heart [2001, Fresh Sound New Talent]
- The Ancient Art of Giving [2006, Smalls], A
- Arrival [2006, Fresh Sound World Jazz], B
- Free Forever [2007, Smalls], B+(***)
- New Song [2014, Motéma], B+(*)
- Qantar [2017, Jazz Family]
- Omer Avital Qantar: New York Paradox [2019, Jazz & People], B+(*)
Axolotl [19811984]
- Abrasive [1981, Souffle Continu], B+(*)
Don Ayler (19422007)
- In Florence 1981 [1981, Railroad Town Music], A
Jay Azzolina (1952 )
- Local Dialect [2007, Garagista], B
- w/Dino Govoni, Adam Nussbaum, Dave Zinno: Chance Meeting [2016, Whaling City Sound], B+(**)
Ab Baars (1955 )
- Krang [1989, Geestgronden]
- Sprok [1995, Geestgronder]
- 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+(**)
- w/Ig Henneman, Misha Mengelberg: Sliptong [2008, Wig], B
- w/Meinrad Kneer: Windfall [2008, Evil Rabbit], B+(**)
- Time to Do My Lions [2008, Wig], B+(*)
- Double Tandem: w/Ken Vandermark, Paal Nilssen-Love: Cement [2001, PNL]
- Double Tandem: w/Ken Vandermark, Paal Nilssen-Love: OX [2012, dEN], B+(***)
- w/Ig Henneman: Duo Baars-Henneman
- Autumn Songs [2012, Wig], B+(***)
- Ab Baars Trio & NY Guests: Invisible Blow [2014, Wig], B
- Slate Blue [2014, Wig], B+(***)
- Duo Baars Henneman & Dave Burrell: w/Ig Henneman, Dave Burrell: Trandans [2016, Wig], B
Back Bay Ramblers [19931999]
- 'leven Thirty Saturday Night [1993, Stomp Off]
- My Mamma's in Town [1994, Stomp Off]
- Cuttin' Up [1999, Stomp Off]
Choi Sun Bae
- Arirang Fantasy [1995, NoBusiness], B+(***)
Sheryl Bailey (1966 )
- The Power of 3! [2002, Pure]
- Live @ the Fat Cat [2006, Pure]
- A New Promise [2008, MCG Jazz], B+(**)
- w/Harvie S: Plucky Strum: Departure [2017, Whaling City Sound], B+(*)
Ginger Baker (19392019)
- 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 )
- w/Magnetic North Orchestra: Further [1993, ECM]
- w/Magnetic North Orchestra: Kyanos [2001, ECM], B+(**)
- Diverted Travels [2003, ECM], B
- Batagraf: Statements [20032004, ECM], B+(***)
- Book of Velocities [2006, ECM], B
- Siwan [20072008, ECM], B+(*)
- w/Batagraf: Say and Play [2009, ECM], B+(**)
- Warp [2014, ECM], B+(*)
- Discourses [2019, ECM], B
- w/Siwan: Hafla [2021, ECM], B
Iain Ballamy (1964 )
- Balloon Man [1988, EG]
- All Men Amen [1993, B&W]
- Acme [1996, B&W]
- Food [1998, Feral Records]
- Food: Organic and GM Food [2000, Feral]
- Food: Veggie [2002, Rune Grammofon]
- Food: Molecular Gastronomy [2007, Rune Grammofon]
- Food: w/Thomas Strønen: Quiet Inlet [20072008, ECM], B+(**)
- Food: Mercurial Balm [20102011, ECM], B+(*)
- Food: This Is Not a Miracle [2013, ECM], A
Ballin' the Jack [1999 ]
- Jungle [1999, Knitting Factory], A
- The Big Head [2001, Knitting Factory]
Dave Ballou (1963 )
- The Floating World [1999, SteepleChase]
- Solo Trumpet [2015, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- Dave Ballou & BeepHonk: The Windup [2017, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- The MacroQuarktet: The Complete Night: Live at the Stone NYC [2007, Out of You Head], B+(***)
Denys Baptiste (1968 )
- Let Freedom Ring! [2003, Dune], B+
- The Late Trane [2017, Edition], B+(**)
Richard Baratta
- Music in Film: The Sequel [2022, Savant], B+(*)
- Off the Charts [2023, Savant], 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 [199495, Verve], A
- Timeswing [1996, Verve]
- What Love Is [1997, Emarcy]
- Soundtrack [2001, Provocateur], B+(***)
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
- Manhattan [2000, Concord]
- Swingin' the Samba [2002, Woodville]
- w/Harry Allen: Barnestorming [2006, Woodville], B+(*)
- 60th Birthday Celebration: New Takes on Tunes From '59 [2019, Woodville], B+(**)
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]
- w/Robyn Schulkowsky: Now You Hear Me [2016, Intakt], B+(**)
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]
Darren Barrett
- Live and Direct 2014 [2014, dB Studios], B
- Energy in Motion: The Music of the Bee Gees [2014, dB Studios], B
Carlos Barretto
- Lokomotiv [2003, Clean Feed]
- Radio Song [2002, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- Labirintos [2009, Clean Feed], B+(*)
Bruce Barth (1958 )
- Morning Call [1994, Enja]
- Hope Springs Eternal [1998, Double-Time]
- Live at Smalls [2011, Smalls Live]
- Three Things of Beauty [2012, Savant], B+(**)
- Daybreak [2013, Savant], B+(**)
- w/Jerry Bergonzi: Sunday [2017, Blau], B+(**)
- Bruce Barth Trio: Dedication [2021, Origin], B+(**)
Baseline
- Baseline Returns [1996, Challenge]
John Basile (1955 )
- Quiet Passage [1986, Pro Jazz]
- Amplitudes [2011, StringTime Jazz], B+(*)
- Penny Lane [2015, StringTime Jazz], B
- Heatin' Up [2024, StringTime Jazz], B+(*)
Django Bates (1960 )
- Winter Truce [1995, JMT], B
- Like Life [1997, Storyville]
- Quiet Nights [1998, Screwgun]
- w/Frankfurt Radio Big Band, Eggs Laid by Tigers: Saluting Sgt. Pepper [2016, Edition], B
- Django Bates' Beloved: The Study of Touch [2016, ECM], B+(*)
Alvin Batiste (19372007)
- 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+(**)
Stefano Battaglia (1965 )
- Explore [1990, Splasc(h)]
- Confession [1991, Splasc(h)]
- Baptism [1993, Splasc(h)]
- Sulphur [1993, Splasc(h)]
- Bill Evans Compositions, Vol. 1 [1993, Splasc(h)]
- Bill Evans Compositions, Vol. 2 [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+(*)
- w/Michele Rabbia: Pastorale [2009, ECM], B+(***)
- The River of Anyder [2009, ECM], B+(**)
- In the Morning: Music of Alec Wilder [2014, ECM], B+(***)
- Pelagos [2016, ECM, 2CD], B+(**)
Bobby Battle (1944 )
- w/David Murray: The Offering [1990, Mapleshade], B+
Johannes Bauer (1954 )
Jamie Baum
- Slight Unheard [1996, GM]
- Moving Forward, Standing Still [2004, Omnitone], B
- Solace [2007, Sunnyside], B+(*)
- In This Life [2012, Sunnyside], B
- Bridges [2018, Sunnyside], B+(*)
- Jamie Baum Septet+: What Times Are These [2023, Sunnyside], B+(*)
Jim Beard (1960 )
- Revolutions [2008, Sunnyside], B+(*)
- Show of Hands [2012, 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+(*)
- Presents MONK'estra Vol. 1 [2016, Mack Avenue], B
- Presents MONK'estra Vol. 2 [2017, Mack Avenue], B
- MONK'estra Plays John Beasley [2020, Mack Avenue], 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]
- The Return: The Gerry Beaudoin Trio With Harry Allen [2011, Francesca], B+(**)
Bebop and Beyond [19841991]
- Plays Thelonious Monk [1990, Blue Moon]
Tom Beckham
- Suspicions [1999, Fresh Sound New Talent]
Albert Beger (1959 )
- The Primitive [1995, NMC], B+(**)
- Albert Beger Quartet: Art of the Moment [2000, NMC], B+(*)
- Albert Beger's 5: Listening [2004, Earsay], B+(**)
- w/Gerry Hemingway: There's Nothing Better to Do [2011, OutNow], B+(*)
- Albert Beger Quartet: The Gate [2017, NoBusiness], B+(***)
- w/Ziv Taubenfeld, Shay Hazan, Hamid Drake: Cosmic Waves [2023, No Business], A
Burkhard Beins (1964 )
- w/Martin Pfleiderer, Peter Niklas Wilson: Yarbles [1996, Hatology], B+(*)
Tor Einar Bekken
- w/Inga-Mei Steinbru: Jungle One Jungle Two Jungle Blues [2023, self-released], B+(**)
Bob Belden (19562015)
- 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+(**)
- Miles Español: New Sketches of Spain [2011, Entertainment One, 2 CD], B+(**)
- Animation: Machine Language [2014, Rare Noise], B
Louie Belogenis
- Exuberance: w/Roy Campbell Jr, Hilliard Greene, Michael Wimberley: Live at Vision Festival [2003, Ayler], B+
- w/Shanir Ezra Blumenkranz, Kenny Wolleson: Unbroken [2006, Tick Tock]
- Old Dog: By Any Other Name [2007, Porter], B+(**)
- Flow Trio: w/Joe Morris, Charles Downs: Rejuvenation [2008, ESP-Disk], B
- Tiresias [2008, Porter], B+(***)
- Flow Trio: Set Theory: Live at the Stone [2009, Ayler], B+(**)
- Blue Buddha [2015, Tzadik], B+(***)
- Flow Trio With Joe McPhee: Winter Garden [2020, ESP-Disk], A
- Terton: w/Trevor Dunn, Ryan Sawyer: Outer, Inner, Secret [2023, Tzadik], B+(***)
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 (1962 )
- Sofia's Butterfly [1997, TCB]
- Anna's Dance [2000, Reservoir], B+
- Signature [2004, Reservoir], B+
- Keepin' It Open [2005, Motéma Music], B+(*)
- Fortuna [2007, Motema], B+(***)
- w/Santi Debriano, Duduka Da Fonseca: Our Thing [2011, Motema], B+(***)
Gorka Benitez (1966 )
- Solo La Verdad Es Sexy [2003, Fresh Sound New Talent, 2 CD], B+(***)
- Bilbao [2003, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)
- Gasteiz [2012, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
Don Bennett (1941 )
- Chicago Calling! [1990, Candid]
Bob Berg (19512002)
- Steppin' [1982, Red]
- Enter the Spirit [1993, Stretch], B+
- Riddles [1994, Stretch], B
- Another Standard [1997, Stretch], A
Shelly Berg (1955 )
- Will: A Tribute to Oscar Peterson [1997, CARS]
- The Nearness of You [Arbors Piano Series, Volume 19] [2008, Arbors], B
John Bergamo
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 (19352012)
- I Hear a Rhapsody [1985, Gemini]
- Remember [1995, Gemini]
Sean Bergin (1948 )
- Copy Cat [1999, BVHaast]
- Mob Mobiel [2002, Data]
- Song Mob: Fat Fish [20052006, Data], B+(*)
- Chicken Feet: Live at the Bimhuis [2007, Pingo], B+(*)
Jerry Bergonzi (1947 )
- Featuring Bruce Gertz [1984, Not Fat]
- Standard Gonz [1989, Blue Note]
- Lineage [1989, Red]
- Inside Out [1989, Red], B+(**)
- w/Joachim Kuhn: Signed By [1991, Deux]
- Vertical Reality [1994, Musidisc]
- Just Within [1997, Double Time]
- Jerry Bergonzi Trio: Lost in the Shuffle [1998, Double Time], B+(**)
- 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
- Simply Put [2008, Savant], A
- Three for All [2008, Savant], B+(***)
- Convergence [2008, Savant], A
- Shifting Gears [2012, Savant], A
- By Any Other Name [2012, Savant], B+(**)
- w/Dick Oatts: Intersecting Lines [2012, Savant], A
- Rigamaroll [2012, Savant], A
- Dog Star [2017, Savant], B+(***)
- Spotlight on Standards [2016, Savant], B+(***)
- The Seven Rays [2019, Savant], B+(*)
- Nearly Blue [2019, Savant], A
- The Modern Trio With Jerry Bergonzi: Straight Gonz [2021, AMM], B+(**)
- Extra Extra [2023, Savant], B+(*)
Gunnar Bergsten (19452011)
- The Good Life [1995, Arietta]
- Somewhere [1998, Arietta]
- w/Peter Nordahl: Play Lars Gullin [2000, Proprius], B+(***)
Dick Berk (19392014)
- Bouncin' with Berk [1990, Nine Winds], A
- Let's Cool One [1991, Reservoir]
- One by One [1995, Reservoir], B+
David Berkman (1958 )
- Handmade [1998, Palmetto], A
- Communication Theory [2000, Palmetto], A
- Leaving Home [2001, Palmetto]
- Start Here . . . Finish There [2004, Palmetto], B+
- Live at Smoke [2006, Challenge], B+(***)
- Self-Portrait [2011, Red Piano], B+(**)
- Old Friends and New Friends [2014, Palmetto], B+(**)
- The David Berkman Sextet: Six of One [2018, Palmetto], A
- David Berkman Plays Music by John Coltrane and Pete Seeger: Solo Piano [2020, Without], B+(**)
Berlin Contemporary Jazz Orchestra
- Berlin Contemporary Jazz Orchestra [1989, ECM], B+(***)
- 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+(*)
- Blue Plate Special [2008, Palmetto], B
- Just Like Downtown [2013, Posi-Tone], B+(**)
- Freelance Subversives [2020, Ropeadope], B
- Pond Life [2022, Dreck to Disk], A
- w/Beth Custer: Sky [2023, Dreck to Disk], B+(*)
Marc Bernstein (1961 )
- Dear Tom Harrell [2001, Storyville]
- Hymn for Life [2012, Origin], B+(***)
Peter Bernstein (1967 )
- Somethin's Burnin' [1992, Criss Cross]
- Signs of Life [1995, Criss Cross]
- Brain Dance [1997, Criss Cross]
- Earth Tones [1998, Criss Cross]
- Heart's Content [2002, Criss Cross], B+(***)
- Stranger in Paradise [2004, Tokuma]
- Live at Smalls [2008, Smalls Live], B+(**)
- Signs LIVE! [2015, Smoke Sessions, 2CD], B+(**)
- Let Loose [2016, Smoke Sessions], B+(*)
- What Comes Next [2020, Smoke Sessions], B+(*)
Steven Bernstein (1961 )
- Diaspora Soul [1999, Tzadik]
- Diaspora Blues [2002, Tzadik]
- Diaspora Hollywood [2004, Tzadik], A
- MTO Volume 1 [2005, Sunnyside], A
- Steven Bernstein's Millennial Territory Orchestra: We Are MTO [2005, Mowo!], A
- Diaspora Suite [2007, Tzadik], A
- w/Marcus Rojas, Kresten Osgood: Tattoos and Mushrooms [2008, ILK], B+(***)
- Steven Bernstein's Millennial Territory Orchestra: MTO Plays Sly [2011, The Royal Potato Family], B+(**)
- w/Paolo Fresu, Gianluca Petrella, Marcus Rojas: Brass Bang! [2014, Bonsai Music], B+(*)
- Community Music [2020, Royal Potato Family, EP], B+(***)
- Steven Bernstein's Millennial Territory Orchestra: Tinctures in Time (Community Music, Vol. 1) [2021, Royal Potato Family], B+(***)
- Steven Bernstein's MTO: Good Time Music (Community Music, Vol. 2) [2022, Royal Potato Fammily], B+(***)
- Steven Bernstein and the Hot 9: Manifesto of Henryisms (Community Music, Vol. 3) [2020, Royal Potato Family], B+(***)
- Steven Bernstein's Millennial Territory Orchestra: Popular Culture (Community Music Vol. 4) [2020, Royal Potato Family], B+(**)
Bob Bertles
Tony Bevan (1956 )
- Bigshots [1991, Incus], B+(*)
- w/Alexander Frangenheim, Steve Noble: Twisters [1995, Scatter], B+(*)
- Nothing Is Permanent But Woe [2000, Foghorn]
Carlos Bica
- Azul [1995, Emarcy]
- Twist [1999, Enja]
- Carlos Bica + Matéria-Prima [2010, Clean Feed], B+(***)
- Things About Carlos Bica & Azul [2011, Clean Feed], B+(***)
- Carlos Bica & Azul: Azul in Ljubljana [2015, Clean Feed], B+(*)
- Carlos Bica and Azul: More Than This [2016, Clean Feed], B+(***)
- w/Daniel Erdmann, DJ Illvibe: I Am the Escaped One [2018, Clean Feed], B+(*)
- Playing With Beethoven [2022, Clean Feed], B
- 11:11 [2024, Clean Feed], B+(**)
David Binney (1961 )
- Luxury of Guessing [1995, Audioquest]
- South [2000, ACT], B+(**)
- Third Occasion [2008, Mythology], B+(**)
- Graylen Epicenter [2010, Mythology], B+(***)
- Lifted Land [2012, Criss Cross], B+(*)
- Anacapa [2014, Criss Cross], B+(*)
- The Time Verses [2016, Criss Cross], B+(**)
- Here and Now [2018, Mythology], B
- w/Kenny Wollesen: Basu [2020, Mythology], B+(*)
- A Glimpse of the Eternal [2021, Criss Cross], B+(*)
- Tomorrow's Journey [2022, Ghost Note], B+(**)
Nat Birchall (1957 )
- World Without Form [2012, Sound Soul and Spirit], B+(***)
- Live in Larissa [2013, Sound Soul and Spirit], A
- Invocations [2015, Jazzman], A
- Creation [2016, Sound Soul & Spirit], B+(***)
- Cosmic Language [2018, Jazzman], B+(***)
- w/Alan "Breadwinner" Redfern: Sounds Almighty [2018, Tradition Disc], B+(**)
- The Storyteller: A Musical Tribute to Yusef Lateef [2019, Jazzman], B+(**)
- Mysticism of Sound [2020, Ancient Archive of Sound], B+(**)
- w/Al Breadwinner: Tradition Disc in Dub [2020, Tradition Disc], B+(**)
- w/Al Breadwinner: Upright Living [2020, Tradition Disc], B+(***)
- Exaltation: Live in Athens Vol 1 [2018, Parafono], B+(*)
- Ancient Africa [2021, Ancient Archive of Sound], B+(***)
- Afro Trane [2022, Ancient Archive of Sound], A
Jeb Bishop (1962 )
- 98 Duets [1998, Wobbly Rail], B+(*)
- w/Harris Eisenstadt, Jason Roebke: Tiebreaker [2008, Not Two], B+(**)
- Jeb Bishop Trio: 2009 [2009, Better Animal], B+(***)
- w/Jorrit Dijkstra: 1000 Words [2011, Driff], B+(**)
- w/Tim Daisy: Old Shoulders [2012, Relay], B+(**)
- Jeb Bishop Flex Quartet: Re-Collect [2015, Not Two], A
- Three Valentines and Goodbye [2016, 1980 Records], B
- w/Jaap Blonk, Weasel Walter, Damon Smith: JeJaWeDa: Pioneer Works Vol. 1 [2019, Balance Point Acoustics], B+(*)
- Centrifugal Trio [2019, Astral Spirits], B+(**)
- w/Pandelis Karayorgis, Damon Smith: Duals [20212022, Driff/Balance Point Acoustics], B+(**)
John Bishop
- Walk Spirit, Talk Spirit [1997, Origin]
- Nothing If Not Something [2006, Origin], B+(**)
- Antwerp [2023, Origin], B+(**)
Michael Bisio (1955 )
- Undulations [1996, Omnitone]
- Zebulon [1998, CIMP]
- Circle This [2006, CIMP], B+(**)
- Live at Vision Fest. XII [2008, Not Two], B+(**)
- w/Kirk Knuffke, Fred Lonberg-Holm: Requiem for a New York Slice [2018, Iluso], B+(*)
- w/Kirk Knuffke, Fred Lonberg-Holm: The Art Spirit [2018, ESP-Disk], B+(***)
- Michael Bisio Quartet: MBefore [2020, Tao Forms], B+(***)
- w/Timothy Hill: Inside Voice / Outside Voice [2022, Origin], B+(*)
Raoul Björkenheim (1956 )
- w/Krakatau: Ritual [198890, Cuneiform], B+(***)
- Krakatau: Volition [1991, ECM], B
- Krakatau: Matinale [1993, ECM], B+(*)
- w/Ingebrigt Håker Flaten, Paal Nilssen-Love: Scorch Trio [2002, Rune Grammofon], B+(***)
- w/Lukas Ligeti: Shadowglow [2003, TUM], A
- w/William Parker, Hamid Drake: DMG @ the Stone: Volume 2 [2006, DMG/ARC], A
- Scorch Trio: Brolt! [2007, Rune Grammofon], B+(**)
- w/Anders Nilsson, Gerald Cleaver: Kalabalik [2012, DMG/ARC], A
- Ecstasy [2012, Cuneiform], B+(***)
- Out of the Blue [2014, Cuneiform], B+(***)
- Raoul Björkenheim Triad: Beyond [2016, Eclipse Music], B+(**)
- Raoul Björkenheim Ecstasy: Doors of Perception [2017, Cuneiform], A
- Solar Winds [2019, Long Song], B+(***)
Ketil Bjørnstad (1952 )
- The Sea [1994, ECM]
- w/Terje Rypdal: Life in Leipzig [2005, ECM], B+(*)
- w/Tore Brunborg, Jon Christensen: Remembrance [2009, ECM], B+(***)
- w/Svante Henryson: Night Song [2009, ECM], B+(**)
- La Notte [2010, 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
- Brian Blade Fellowship: Perceptual [2000, Blue Note], B+(**)
- Brian Blade Fellowship: Live From the Archives: Bootleg June 15, 2000 [2000, Stoner Hill], B
- Season of Changes [2008, Verve], B+(**)
- Landmarks [2010, Blue Note], B+(*)
- Body and Shadow [2017, Blue Note], B
- Brian Blade and the Fellowship Band: Kings Highway [2023, Stoner Hill], B+(*)
John Blake Jr. (1947 )
- Rhythm and Blu [1985, Gramavision]
- A New Beginning [1988, Rhino]
- Motherless Child [2010, ARC], 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+(*)
- w/Kresten Osgood: Control This [2006, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- In the Grand Scheme of Things [2012, Songlines], B
- Tiddy Boom [2014, Sunnyside], A
- Fulfillment [2016, Songlines], B+(*)
- Combobulate [2022, Newvelle], B+(***)
- Dance of the Mystic Bliss [2020, P&M], B+(*)
Seamus Blake (1969 )
- Four Track Mind [1994, Criss Cross]
- Echonomics [2000, Criss Cross]
- Live in Italy [2007, Jazz Eyes, 2 CD], B+(**)
- BANN: w/Jay Anderson, Oz Noy, Adam Nussbaum: As You Like [2010, Jazz Eyes], B+(***)
- Superconductor [2015, 5Passion], B
- w/Chris Cheek: Let's Call the Whole Thing Off [2015, Criss Cross], B+(**)
- Guardians of the Heart Machine [2017, Whirlwind], B+(***)
Rob Blakeslee
- Lifeline [1992, Nine Winds]
- Spirit of the Times [1997, Nine Winds]
- Last Minute Gifts [2000, Louie]
Terence 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], B+(**)
- Flow [2004, Blue Note], B
- A Tale of God's Will (A Requiem for Katrina) [2007, Blue Note], B+(***)
- Choices [2009, Concord], B+(*)
- Red Tails [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] [2011, Sony Classical], C+
- Magnetic [2013, Blue Note], B+(*)
- Breathless [2015, Blue Note], B+(**)
- Live [2018, Blue Note], B+(*)
Walter Blanding (1971 )
- The Olive Tree [1999, Criss Cross], B+(**)
Urs Blöchinger (195495)
Jane Ira Bloom (1955 )
- Mighty Lights [1982, Enja], B+(***)
- Slalom [1988, Enja]
- Art and Aviation [1992, Arabesque], B+
- The Nearness [1996, Arabesque], B
- The Red Quartets [199799, Arabesque], B+(***)
- Sometimes the Magic [2000, Arabesque], B+(**)
- Chasing Paint: Meets Jackson Pollock [2002, Arabesque], A
- Like Silver, Like Song [2004, ArtistShare], B+(***)
- Mental Weather [2007, Outline], B+(**)
- Wingwalker [2010, Outline], B+(***)
- Sixteen Sunsets [2013, Outline], B+(**)
- Early Americans [2015, Outline], A
- Wild Lines: Improvising Emily Dickinson [2017, Outline, 2CD], B+(***)
- w/Mark Helias: Some Kind of Tomorrow [2020, Radio Legs], B+(**)
- w/Mark Helias: See Our Way [20212022, Radio Legs]
- Picturing the Invisible: Focus 1 [2022, self-released], B+(***)
Blue Note All Stars [1996 ]
- Blue Spirit [1996, Blue Note]
Eric Boeren (1959 )
- Cross Breeding [1995, Bimhuis]
- Joy of a Toy [199799, Bvhaast]
- Song for Tracy the Turtle: Live at Jazz Brugge 2004 [2004, Clean Feed], B+(*)
Mike Bogle (1961 )
- Live at Stoney's [2015, MBP/Groove], B
Stefano Bollani (1972 )
- Mambo Italiano [1997, Philology]
- Les Fleurs Bleues [2001, Label Bleu]
- Concertone [2004, Label Bleu]
- Piano Solo [2005, ECM], B+(**)
- Stone in the Water [2008, ECM], B+(*)
- Joy in Spite of Everything [2014, ECM]
Paul Bollenback (1959 )
- Original Visions [1995, Challenge]
- Brightness of Being [2005, Elefant Dreams], B+(*)
- Invocation [2007, Elefant Dreams], B
Salvatore Bonafede (1962 )
- Plays . . . [1991, Ken Music]
- Plays Gershwin [1993, Splasc(h)]
- Journey to Donnafugata [2004, CAM Jazz], B+(*)
- Sicilian Opening [2009, Jazz Eyes], B+(**)
Ntshukumo Bonga
- Tshisa! Urban Ritual [1994, Slam]
Raymond Boni (1947 )
- Le Gout du Jour [1991, Celp]
Mike Boone
- Better Late Than Never [2000, Encounter]
- Yeah, I Said It . . . [2005, Dreambox Media], B+(**)
Karen Borca
- Karen Borca Trio Quartet and Quintet: Good News Blues: Live at the Vision Festival 1998 and 2005 [19982005, No Business], A
Thomas Borgmann (1955 )
- w/Wilber Morris, Denis Charles: Organic: Live in Karlsruhe Germany, 1977 [1997, Lotus Sound]
- Stalker Songs [1997, CIMP]
- w/Wilber Morris, Denis Charles: Boom Swing [1998, Konnex]
- w/Wilber Morris, Denis Charles: The Last Concert: Dankeschön [1998, Silkheart], B+(***)
- w/Wilber Morris, Reggie Nicholson: Nasty and Sweet [199899, NoBusiness, 2CD], A
- One for Cisco [2015, NoBusiness], B+(***)
- Keys & Screws: w/Jan Roder, Willi Kellers: Some More Jazz [2017, NoBusiness], A
Michiel Borstlap (1966 )
- The Sextet Live! [1995, Challenge, 2CD], B+(**)
Christer Bothén (1941 )
- w/Bolon Bata: Trancedance [1984, Black Truffle], A
- Christer Bothén Trio: Triolos [20032004, LJ], B+(**)
- Christer Bothén 3: Omen [2019, Bocian], B+(***)
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 (1961 )
- Movin' On [1992, Criss Cross], B+
- Soul Proprietor [2001, Criss Cross]
- Dedicated [2008, Posi-Tone], B+(**)
- Due Reverence [2009, Posi-Tone], B+(*)
- Power Play [2009, Posi-Tone], B+(**)
- Total Eclipse [2011, Posi-Tone], B+(*)
Phil Bowler (1948 )
- Phil Bowler and Pocket Jungle [2013, Zoho Music], B+(*)
Michiel Braam (1964 )
- Bik Bent Braam: Extremen [2008, BBB], B+(**)
- w/Pieter Douma, Dirk-Peter Kölsch: Non-Functionals [2009, BBB], B+(**)
- Hybrid 10tet: On the Move [2011, BBB], B+(**)
- EBraam 3 [2012, BBB], B+(*)
Don Braden (1964 )
- Don Braden Quintet: The Time Is Now [1991, Criss Cross], B+(**)
- Wish List [1991, Criss Cross]
- After Dark [1993, Criss Cross], B+(**)
- Organic [1994, Epicure], B+(**)
- The Open Road [1996, Double Time]
- The Voice of the Saxophone [1997, RCA], B+(*)
- The Fire Within [1998, RCA]
- Brighter Days [2001, HighNote], B+(*)
- The New Hang [2003, HighNote]
- Workin' [2005, HighNote], B+(*)
- Gentle Storm [2008, High Note], B+(*)
- Luminosity [20102014, Creative Perspective Music], B+(*)
- w/Joris Teepe: In the Spirit of Herbie Hancock: Live at De Witte [2019, O.A.P.], B+(***)
- Earth Wind and Wonder Volume 2 [2023, self-released], B
Anouar Brahem (1957 )
- Barzakh [1991, ECM]
- Le Pas du Chat Noir [2002, ECM], B
- Le Voyage de Sahar [2005, ECM], B+(*)
- The Astounding Eyes of Rita [2008, ECM], B+(***)
- Blue Maqams [2017, ECM], B+(**)
Kelly Brand
- The Door [2008, Origin], B+(**)
Wayne Brasel
- If You Would Dance [2009, Brajazz], 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
- No One New [2009, Capri], B+(**)
- With the Wind and the Rain [2013, Capri], B+(*)
- 2nd Avenue [2014, Capri], B+(*)
- w/The Cello Quartet: 88 [2016, Capri], B+(**)
Michael Brecker (19492007)
- Michael Brecker [1987, Impulse!], B
- Don't Try This at Home [1988, Impulse!], B
- Now You See It . . . (Now You Don't) [1990, GRP], B
- Tales From the Hudson [1996, Impulse!], B+(*)
- Two Blocks From the Edge [1998, Impulse], B
- Time Is of the Essence [1998, Verve], B+(**)
- 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]
- w/Alex Cline, Daniele Patumi, Tscho Theissing, John Voirol: Shooting Stars and Traffic Lights [199397, Leo], B+(**)
- . . . Through the Ear of a Raindrop [1997, Leo]
- The Well-Prepared Clavier [199597, Creative Works]
- Momentum [1998, Leo]
- Flugel [19982002, Creative Works]
- Zero Heroes [2002, Leo]
- Pilgrims: w/Tony Majdalani, Marco Jencarelli: Oriental Orbit [2017, Leo], B+(*)
Patrick Brennan (1954 )
- Sudani [1999, Deep Dish]
- The Drum Is Honor Enough [2004, CIMP]
- Sonic Openings Under Pressure: Muhheankuntuk [2006, Clean Feed], B+(***)
- w/Abdul Moimême: Terraphonia [2019, Creative Sources], B+(*)
- Patrick Brennan Sonic Openings: Tilting Curvaceous [2021, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Tad Britton
- Cicada [199293, Origin], B+(*)
- Black Hills [2006, Origin], B
Cole Broderick
- In a Dream [2005, Cole Broderick], B+(*)
Cecil Brooks III (1961 )
- Hangin' with Smooth [1990, Muse]
- Double Exposure [2000, Savant], B
- Hot Dog [2008, Savant], B
David "Bubba" Brooks (19232002)
- Polka Dots and Moonbeams [1999, TCB]
George Brooks
- Summit [2002, Earth Brother Music]
- Spirit and Spice [2010, Earth Brother Music], 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+(*)
- Plays for Monk [2009, Origin], B+(*)
- My Shining Hour [2014, Origin], B+(**)
- Soul Fingers [2018, MRi], B
- Keyed Up [2021, Steele], B+(**)
- The Bobby Broom Organi-sation: Jamalot Live [20142019, Steele], B+(*)
Anthony Brown
- Family [1996, Asian Improv]
- 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
- Rhapsodies [2005, Water Baby]
- India and Africa: A Tribute to John Coltrane [20092010, Water Baby], A
Ari Brown (1944 )
- Ultimate Frontier [1995, Delmark], B+
- Live at the Green Mill [2007, Delmark], B
- Groove Awakening [2013, Delmark], B+(***)
Donald Brown (1954 )
- The Sweetest Sounds [1988, Evidence]
- Send One Your Love [1992, Muse]
Reuben Brown
- Reuben Brown Trio: Ice Scape [1994, SteepleChase], B+(***)
- Blue and Brown [1994, SteepleChase], B+(**)
Rob Brown (1962 )
- Rob Brown Trio: Breath Rhyme [1989, Silkheart], B+(**)
- 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]
- Jumping Off the Page [2000, No More]
- Visage [2000, Marge]
- Round the Bend [2002, Bleuregard]
- Rob Brown Quartet: The Big Picture [2004, Marge], B+(**)
- The Diplomats: We Are Not Obstinate Islands [2004, Clean Feed], B
- Radiant Pools [2005, RogueArt]
- Sounds [2006, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- Crown Trunk Root Funk [2007, AUM Fidelity], A
- Live at Firehouse 12 [2008, Not Two], B+(**)
- w/Daniel Levin: Natural Disorder [2008, Not Two], B+(*)
- Unexplained Phenomena [2011, Marge]
- w/Jean Pablo Carletti: Fertile Garden [2020, NoBusiness], A
- Oceanic [2021, RogueArt], B+(***)
- Oblongata [2022, RogueArt], A
Dale Bruning (1934 )
- Tomorrow's Reflections [2002, Jazz Link]
- Plays the Music of Charles Eakin [2006, Jazz Link]
Jimmy Bruno (1953 )
- Live at Birdland II [1996, Concord]
- Polarity [2000, Concord]
- Solo [2004, Guitar Sessions]
- Maplewood Avenue [2007, Affiliated Artists], B+(*)
Gai Bryant
Bucketrider [1998 ]
- Guignol's Band [1998, Dr. Jim's], B+
- Le Baphomet [2001, Dr. Jim's], B+
- L'Événements [2004, Dr. Jim's], B
Dewa Budjana (1963 )
- Joged Kanyangan [2013, Moonjune], B
- Hasta Karma [2014, Moonjune], B+(*)
David Budway
- A New Kiss [2011, MaxJazz], 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]
- Embracing Voices [2008, Sunnyside], B+(*)
- w/Hilario Duran: Cuban Rhapsody [2011, ALMA], B+(*)
- Jane Bunnett and Maqueque [2014, Justin Time]
- Jane Bunnett and Maqueque: Oddara [2016, Linus Entertainment], B
- Jane Bunnett and Maqueque: On Firm Ground / Tierra Firme [2019, Linus Entertainment], B
- Jane Bunnett and Maqueque: Playing With Fire [2023, Linus Entertainment], B+(*)
Markus Burger (1966 )
- Ultreya [2003, Artists Own NRW]
- Accidental Tourists: The L.A. Sessions [2012, Challenge], B+(**)
John Burgess
- The Beautiful Never [1997, Urge 2 Burge]
Chris Burn (1955 )
- Music for Three Rivers [199597, Victo], B+(*)
- Navigations [1997, Acta]
Jon Burr
- Just Can't Wait [2007, JBQ, CD+DVD], B+(**)
Abraham Burton (1971 )
- Live at Visiones, NYC 1993 [1993, self-released], B+(***)
- Closest to the Sun [1994, Enja], A
- The Magician [1995, Enja], A
- Abraham Burton/Eric McPherson Quartet: w/Eric McPherson: Cause and Effect [1998, Enja], B+(***)
- w/Lucian Ban: Black Salt [2018, Sunnyside], B+(**)
- Burton/McPherson Trio: w/Eric McPherson: The Summit Rock Session at Seneca Village [2021, Giant Step Arts], B+(**)
Ark "Turk" Burton (1946 )
- Spirits: Then and Now [19832015, ATB], B+(**)
- Ancestral Spirits [2019, T N' T Music], A
André Bush
- Start From Silence [2005, Old Culture], B
Garvin Bushell (190291)
- One Steady Roll [1982, Delmark], B+(*)
John Butcher (1954 )
- Thirteen Friendly Numbers [1991, Unsounds], B+(*)
- Concet Moves [199192, Random Acoustics]
- London and Cologne [199496, Rastascan]
- The Scenic Route [1998, Emanem]
- Music on Seven Occasions [199698, 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/Gerry Hemingway: Roulette New York City (2005) [2005, Auricle], B+(**)
- w/Gerry Hemingway: Buffalo Pearl [2005, Auricle], B+(***)
- w/Torsten Muller, Dylan van der Schyff: Way Out Northwest [2007, Drip Audio], B+(**)
- Weightless: w/Alberto Braida, John Edwards, Fabrizio Spera: A Brush With Dignity [2008, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- w/Damon Smith, Weasel Walter: The Catastrophe of Minimalism [2008, Balance Point Acoustics], B+(**)
- Bell Trove Spools [20102011, Northern Spy], B
- w/Thomas Lehn, Matthew Shipp: Tangle [2014, Fataka]
- w/Ståle Liavik Solberg: So Beautiful, It Starts to Rain [2015, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- Last Dream of the Morning: w/John Edwards, Mark Sanders: Crucial Anatomy [2018, Trost], B+(**)
- w/Veryan Weston, Øyvind Stonesund, Dag Erik Kriedal Andersen: Mapless Quiet [2018, Motvind], B+(**)
- w/Sharon Gal, David Toop: Until the Night Melts Away, B
- w/Dominic Lash, John Russell, Mark Sanders: Discernment [2020, Spoonhunt], B+(*)
- w/Pat Thomas, Dominic Lash, Steve Noble: Fathom [2021, 577], B+(*)
- w/Dominic Lash, Emil Karlsen: Here and How [2022, Bead], B+(**)
Henry Butler (19492018)
- The Village [1987, MCA]
- Orleans Inspiration [1989, Windham Hill]
- Blues and More, Volume I [1992, Windham Hill], B+(*)
- For All Seasons [1995, Atlantic]
- Vu-Du Menz [2000, Alligator]
- Homeland [2004, Basin Street]
- w/Steven Bernstein: Viper's Drag [2014, Impulse], B+(***)
Taylor Ho Bynum (1975 )
- And Only Life My Lush Lament [1999, Sachimay]
- w/SpiderMonkey Strings: Other Stories (Three Suites) [20032005, 482 Music], B+(*)
- The Middle Picture [20052006, Firehouse 12], B+(**)
- Taylor Ho Bynum Sextet: Asphalt Flowers Forking Paths [2008, Hatology], B+(**)
- Positive Catastrophe: Garabatos Volume One [2008, Cuneiform], B+(*)
- w/Spidermonkey Strings: Madeleine Dreams [2009, Firehouse], B
- w/Tomas Fujiwara: Stepwise [2009, Not Two], B+(***)
- w/Joe Morris, Sara Schoenbeck: Next [2009, Porter], B
- Apparent Distance [2011, Firehouse 12], B+(***)
- Navigation (The Complete Firehouse 12 Recordings) [2012, Firehouse, 4CD], B+(***)
- Enter the Plustet [2016, Firehouse], A
- The Ambiguity Manifesto [2019, Firehouse], 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+(*)
- Love, Peace, and Soul [2011, Savoy Jazz], A
- w/Aruán Ortiz: Random Dances and (A)tonalities [2017, Impakt], B+(***)
Michael Cain (1966 )
- Circa [1996, ECM], B
- Phfew [2000, M.A.]
- Solo [2011, Native Drum Music], B+(*)
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+
- Solitaire [2001, Winter & Winter], B
- Bedrock [2001, Winter & Winter], A
- Rio [2001, Winter & Winter], B
- Live at the Village Vanguard [2004, Winter & Winter], B+
- Bedrock: Shelf-Life [2004, Winter & Winter], A
- The Othello Syndrome [2005, Winter & Winter]
- Plays Mozart [2006, Winter & Winter], B+(***)
- The Classical Variations [2007, Winter & Winter]
- w/Tim Lefebvre, Zach Danziger: Bedrock: Plastic Temptation [2009, Winter & Winter], B
- w/Arditti String Quartet: Twelve Caprices [2010, Winter & Winter], B+(*)
- Siren [2010, Winter & Winter], B+(***)
- w/Han Bennink: Sonic Boom [2010, 816 Music], B+(***)
- w/Clarence Penn, Mark Helias: Calibrated Thickness [2015, 816 Music], B+(***)
Joey Calderazzo (1965 )
- In the Door [1991, Blue Note]
- Secrets [1995, Audioquest]
- Haiku [2002, Marsalis Music/Rounder], B
- Amanecer [2006, Marsalis Music/Rounder], B
- Live [2013, Sunnyside], B+(*)
- Going Home [2014, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Will Calhoun (1964 )
- Native Lands [2005, Half Note], B+(***)
- Life in This World [2012, Motéma], B
- Celebrating Elvin Jones [2016, Motéma], 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+(**)
- Mano A Mano [2011, Decca], B+(**)
- What's Up? [2013, Okeh], 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 (19522014)
- w/William Parker, Zen Matsuura: Visitation of Spirits: The Pyramid Trio Live, 1985 [1985, NoBusiness], A
- New Kingdom [1991, Delmark], B+
- Roy Campbell Pyramid: Communion [1994, Silkheart], B+(**)
- Ancestral Homeland [1998, No More], B+
- Ethnic Stew and Brew [2000, Delmark], A
- It's Krunch Time [2001, Thirsty Ear], B
- Akhenaten Suite [2007, AUM Fidelity], A
- New Atlantis Octet: Unto the Sun [2010, Not Two]
Jim Campilongo (1958 )
- w/Steve Cardenas: New Year [2023, Sunnyside], B
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+(***)
- The American Dream [2007, Red Piano], B+(*)
- w/John Hebert, Gerald Cleaver: Tivoli Trio [2009, Red Piano], B+(***)
- Uncivilized Ruminations [2011, Red Piano], B+(**)
- Frank Carlberg Trio: Reflections 1952 [2021, 577], B+(***)
- Frank Carlberg Large Ensemble: Elegy for Thelonious [2022, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Fredrik Carlquist (1969 )
- It's About Time, It's About Love [1998, Dragon]
- Playing Cool [2010, FCJazz], B+(**)
James Carney (1964 )
- Fables From the Aqueduct [1993, Jacaranda]
- Green-Wood [2006, Songlines], B+(*)
- Ways & Means [2008, Songlines], B+(***)
- James Carney Sextet: Pure Heart [2020, Sunnyside], B+(***)
Ralph Carney (19562017)
- Ralph Sounds [1997, Birdman]
- I Like You (A Lot) [1999, Akron Cracker/Birdman], B
- This Is Ralph Carney [2003, Black Beauty]
- Carneyball Johnson [2006, Akron Cracker], A
- Ralph Carney's Serious Jass Project [2009, Akron Cracker], A
- Ralph Carney's Serious Jass Project: Seriously [2011, Smog Veil], B+(***)
François Carrier (1961 )
- w/Dewey Redman, Michel Donato, Ron Séguin, Michel Lambert: Open Spaces [1999, Spool/Line], B+(***)
- Play [2000, 482 Music], B+
- Travelling Lights [2003, Justin Time], B+(***)
- Happening [2005, Leo, 2 CD], A
- w/Michel Lambert: Kathmandu [2006, FMR], B+(**)
- The Digital Box [19992006, Ayler, 7 CD], A
- w/Michel Lambert, Jean-Jacques Avenel: Within [2007, Leo], A
- w/Michel Lambert: Nada [2008, Creative Sources], B+(***)
- Entrance 3 [2002, Ayler], B+(**)
- François Carrier Ensemble: Openness [2006, Fundaca Sluchaj, 3CD], A
- w/Alexey Lapin, Michel Lambert: Inner Spire [2010, Leo], B+(***)
- w/Michel Lambert, Alexey Lapin: All Out [2011, FMR], B+(***)
- w/Michel Lambert, Alexey Lapin: In Motion [2010, Leo], A
- w/Michel Lambert: Shores and Ditches [2011, FMR], B+(***)
- w/Michel Lambert, John Edwards, Steve Beresford: Overground to the Vortex [2011, Not Two], A
- w/Michel Lambert, Alexey Lapin: The Russian Concerts [2013, FMR], A
- w/Michel Lambert, Alexey Lapin: The Russian Concerts Volume 2 [2013, FMR], B+(***)
- w/Michel Lambert: Io [2013, FMR], B+(***)
- w/Michel Lambert, Rafal Mazur: Unknowable [2014, Not Two], A
- w/Steve Beresford, John Edwards, Michel Lambert: Outgoing [2014, FMR], A
- Freedom Is Space for the Spirit [2014, FMR], A
- w/Michel Lambert, Rafal Mazur: The Joy of Being [2015, NoBusiness], B+(***)
- w/Michel Lambert, Rafal Mazur: Oneness [2015, FMR], A
- w/Michel Lambert: Out of Silence [2015, FMR], A
- w/Michel Lambert, Rafal Mazur: Beyond Dimensions [2016, FMR], B+(***)
- w/Michel Lambert, John Edwards: Elements [20152016, FMR], A
- w/Alexander Hawkins, John Edwards, Michel Lambert: Nirguna [2017, Fundacja Sluchaj, 2CD], B+(***)
- w/Tomek Gadecki, Marcin Bozek, Michel Lambert: Wide [2018, FMR], B+(***)
- w/Masayo Koketsu, Daisuke Fuwa, Takashi Itani: Japan Suite [2019, NoBusiness], B+(***)
- w/Pablo Schvarzman, Michel Lambert, Diego Caicedo: Glow [2019, FMR], A
- w/Alexander von Schlippenbach, John Edwards, Michel Lambert: Unwalled [2022, Fundacja Sluchaj], A
Terri Lyne Carrington (1965 )
- TLC and Friends [1981, Candid], A
- Jazz Is a Spirit [2001, ACT]
- w/Adam Rogers, Jimmy Haslip, Greg Osby: Structure [2003, ACT], B+(***)
- More to Say . . . [2009, Koch], C
- The Mosaic Project [2011, Concord], B+(**)
- Jazz Soul Seven: Impressions of Curtis Mayfield [2012, BFM Jazz], B+(*)
- Money Jungle: Provocative in Blue [2013, Concord], B+(*)
- The Mosaic Project: Love and Soul [2015, Concord], B+(**)
- Terri Lyne Carrington + Social Science: Waiting Game [2019, Motéma, 2CD], B+(**)
- New Standards Vol. 1 [2022, Candid], B+(**)
Bill Carrothers (1964 )
- Home Row [1992, Pirouet], B+(*)
- Swing Sing Songs [2000, Birdology]
- Ghost Ships [2002, Sketch]
- Shine Ball [20032004, Fresh Sound New Talent], A
- Joy Spring [2009, Pirouet], B+(**)
- A Night at the Village Vanguard [2009, Pirouet, 2 CD], B+(*)
- Family Life [2009, Pirouet], B+(**)
- Castaways [2013, Pirouet]
Daniel Carter (1945 )
- w/Toby Kasavan, Mark Hennen, William Parker: Feels Like It [2000, BDE-BDOP], B+(*)
- Chinatown [2003, Not Two], B+(***)
- w/Reuben Radding: Luminescence [2003, AUM Fidelity], B+
- w/William Parker, Federico Ughi: The Dream [2005, 577]
- w/Matt Lavelle: Live at Tower Records [2006, Tubman Atnimara], B
- w/Alberto Fiori, Tom Abbs, Federico Ughi: Perfect Blue [2008, Not Two], B+(**)
- w/Daniel Levin, Satoshi Takeishi, Davin Brahja Waldman: Say Hello to Anyone I Know [2013, Fast Speaking Music], B+(**)
- w/William Parker, Federico Ughi: Navajo Sunrise [2013, Rudi]
- w/Tobias Wilner, Djibril Toure, Federico Ughi: New York United [2016, 577], B+(***)
- w/William Parker, Matthew Shipp: Seraphic Light [2017, AUM Fidelity], A
- w/Hilliard Greene, David Haney: Live Constructions [2017, Slam], B
- Live Constructions Volume 2 [2018, Slam], B+(*)
- w/Stelios Mihas, Irma Nejando, Federico Ughi: Radical Invisibility [2018, 577 Records], B+(**)
- w/Patrick Holmes, Matthew Putman, Hilliard Greene, Federico Ughi: Electric Telepathy Vol. 1 [2018, 577 Records], B+(***)
- w/Brad Farberman, Billy Martin: Just Don't Die [2018, Ropeadope], B+(*)
- w/Tobias Wilner, Djibril Toure, Federico Ughi: New York United, Volume 2 [2018, 577], A
- w/Avi Granite: Together Song: The Improvisations of Daniel Carter and Avi Granite Vol. 1 [2018, Pet Mantis], B+(*)
- w/Patrick Holmes, Matthew Putnam, Hilliard Greene, Federico Ughi: Telepatica [2018, 577 Records], B+(*)
- w/Patrick Holmes, Matthew Putman: Whoadie [20182019, 577 Records], C+
- w/Matthew Shipp, William Parker, Gerald Cleaver: Welcome Adventure! Vol. 1 [2019, 577 Records], B+(***)
- w/Matthew Shipp, William Parker, Gerald Cleaver: Welcome Adventure! Vol. 2 [2019, 577 Records], B+(**)
- Playfield Vol. 1: Sonar [2020, Orbit577], B+(*)
- Playfield Vol. 2: The Middle [2020, Orbit577], B+(**)
- Playfield Vol. 3: After Life [2020, Orbit577], B+(*)
- w/Evan Strauss, 5-Track, Sheridan Riley: The Uproar in Bursts of Sound and Silence [20182021, 577], B+(***)
James Carter (1969 )
- JC on the Set [1994, DIW], A
- Jurassic Classics [1995, DIW/Columbia], A
- The Real Quietstorm [1995, Atlantic], A
- SaxEmble: SaxEmble [1996, Qwest/Warner Brothers], 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
- w/Cyrus Chestnut, Ali Jackson, Reginald Veal: Gold Sounds [2004, Brown Brothers], B
- Out of Nowhere [2004, Half Note], B+(**)
- Present Tense [2007, Emarcy], B+(***)
- w/John Medeski, Christian McBride, Adam Rogers, Joey Baron: Heaven on Earth [2009, Half Note], A
- Caribbean Rhapsody [20092010, Decca], B
- At the Crossroads [2011, Emarcy], A
- James Carter Organ Trio: Live From Newport Jazz [2018, Blue Note], B+(***)
- Un (Unaccompanied Baritone Saxophone) [2023, J.M.I.], B+(**)
Joe Carter
- w/Nilson Matta: Two for Two [19992000, Empathy], B
Regina Carter (1966 )
- Regina Carter [1995, Atlantic]
- Something for Grace [1997, Atlantic]
- 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+(***)
- Reverse Thread [2010, E1 Entertainment], B+(*)
- Southern Comfort [2013, Sony Masterworks], A
- Ella: Accentuate the Positive [2017, Okeh/Masterworks], B+(*)
- Regina Carter Freedom Band: Swing States: Harmony in the Battleground [2020, Tiger Turn], B+(*)
George Cartwright (1950 )
- Dot [1994, Cuneiform], B+(*)
- The Memphis Years: Terminal Moraine [2000, Cuneiform], B+(**)
- George Carwright's GloryLand PonyCat: Black Ants Crawling [2003, Mahakala Music], B+(**)
- The Ghostly Bee [2005, Mahakala Music], B+(*)
- A Tenacious Slew [2007, Mahakala Music], B+(*)
- w/Dave King, Josh Granowski: Stick Insect [2021, Mahakala Music], B+(**)
- w/Steve Hirsh, Chad Fowler, Christopher Parker, Kelley Hurt: Notice That There [2020, Mahakala Music], B+(**)
- w/Bruce Golden: Dilate [2024, self-released], B+(*)
Marc Cary (1967 )
- Listen [1996, Arabesque]
- Focus [2006, Motema Music], B+(**)
- For the Love of Abbey [2012, Motéma Music], B+(*)
- Life Lessons [2020, Sessionheads United], B+(***)
Dick Cary's Tuesday Night Friends
- Catching Up [1997]
- Got Swing? [2000, Arbors], B+(**)
Frank Catalano (1972 )
- Live at the Green Mill [2001, Delmark]
- Bang! [2008, Savoy Jazz], B+(**)
- w/Jimmy Chamberlin: Love Supreme Collective [2014, Ropeadope, EP], B+(*)
- w/Jimmy Chamberlin: Bye Bye Blackbird [2016, Ropeadope], B+(*)
- Live at Birdland [2022, Ropeadope], A
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 (196194)
- 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 [199799, 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+(***)
Vincent Chancey
- The Spell: The Vincent Chancey Trio Live 1987 [1987, NoBusiness], B+(*)
Thomas Chapin (195798)
- 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 [199096, Knitting Factory, 8 CD]
- Sky Piece [1997, Knitting Factory], B+
Bill Charlap (1966 )
- Souvenir [1995, Criss Cross]
- Distant Star [1997, Criss Cross]
- All Through the Night [1997, 2023), Criss Cross], B+(**)
- Written in the Stars [2000, Blue Note], A
- Stardust [2001, Blue Note], B+
- Live at the Village Vanguard [2003, Blue Note], B+(**)
- 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+
- The Blue Note 7: Mosaic: A Celebration of Blue Note Records [2008, Blue Note], B
- w/Renee Rosnes: Double Portrait [2009, Blue Note], B
- Notes From New York [2015, Impulse], B+(*)
- Uptown Downtown [2017, Impulse!], B+(**)
- Bill Charlap Trio: Street of Dreams [2021, Blue Note], B+(**)
- Bill Charlap Trio: And Then Again [2024, Blue Note], B+(***)
Dennis Charles (193398)
Xavier Charles (1963 )
- Metz [2004, Creative Sources]
- w/Ivar Grydeland, Christian Wallumrød, Ingar Zach: Dans les Arbres [2008, ECM], B+(*)
- Platform: Flux Reflux [2017, Clean Feed], B
Chris Cheek (1968 )
- I Wish I Knew [199697, 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+(*)
- Saturday Songs [2015, Sunnyside], B
Ed Cherry (1954 )
- First Take [1993, Groovin' High]
- It's All Good [2012, Posi-Tone], B+(*)
- Are We There Yet? [2022, Cellar], B+(**)
Andrew Cheshire
- Water Street Revival [199092, 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+(*)
- Kaleidoscope [2018, High Note], B
- My Father's Hands [2021, High Note], B+(*)
Chicago Underground
- Possible Cube [1998, Delmark], B
- Synesthesia [1999, Thrill Jockey]
- Flamethrower [2000, Delmark], B+
- Chicago Underground Quartet [2000, Thrill Jockey], B+(**)
- Slon [2004, Thrill Jockey], A
- In Praise of Shadows [2005, Thrill Jockey], B
- Chronicle [2006, Delmark], B+(**)
- Boca Negra [2009, Thrill Jockey], B+(**)
- Age of Energy [2010, Northern Spy], B+(***)
- Locus [2014, Northern Spy], B+(***)
- Chicago/London Underground: A Night Walking Through Mirrors [2016, Cuneiform], A
- Chicago Underground Quartet: Good Days [20182019, Astral Spirits], 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
- Map to the Treasure: Reimagining Laura Nyro [2014, Masterworks], B
- Rebirth [2017, Mack Avenue], B
- The Winds of Change [2023, Mack Avenue], B+(**)
Jodie Christian (19322012)
- Experience [199192, Delmark]
- Front Line [1996, Delmark]
- Reminiscing [2000, Delmark]
Denny Christianson
- Shark Bait [1993, Justin Time]
Antonio Ciacca (1969 )
- Hollis Avenue [1999, YVP]
- Rush Life [2008, Motéma], B+(*)
- Lagos Blues [2010, Motéma]
Jim Cifelli (1961 )
- Bullet Trane [1998, Orchard]
- Groove Station [2005, Short Notice Music], B+
Mino Cinelu (1957 )
- w/Nils Petter Molvaer: SulaMadiana [2020, Modern], A
Roberto Cipelli (1958 )
- w/Paolo Fresu, Philippe Garcia, Gianmaria Testa, Attilio Zanchi: F. à Léo [2007, Justin Time], B+(**)
Circulasione Totale Orchestra [1988 ]
- Open Port [2008, Circulasione Totale], B+(**)
Clarinet Summit
- Southern Bells [1987, Black Saint]
Clarion Fracture Zone
- What This Love Can Do [1993, Rufus]
Curtis Clark
- Amsterdam Sunshine [1984, Nimbus]
John Clark (1944 )
- Faces [1981, ECM]
- I Will [1996, Postcards], B+(**)
Mike Clark (1946 )
- w/Paul Jackson: The Funk Stops Here [1991, Enja]
- Blueprints of Jazz, Vol. 1 [2006, Talking House], B+(*)
- Carnival of Soul [2010, Owl Studios], B+(***)
- w/Delbert Bump: Retro Report [2018, Ropeadope], B+(**)
- w/Leon Lee Dorsey, Mike LeDonne: Blues on Top [2022, Jazz Avenue], B+(**)
- Kosen Rufu [2022, Wide Hive], A
Scott Clark
- Bury My Heart [2015, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- ToNow [2017, Clean Feed], B+(*)
Terry Clarke (1944 )
- It's About Time [2010, Blue Music Group]
Classic Jazz Ensemble
- Twice in a While [1991, Delmark]
The Classic Jazz Quartet [19841986]
- The Complete Recordings [198486, 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]
Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra
- Groove Shop [1989, Capri]
- Clayton Bros.: Brother to Brother [2008, ArtistShare], B+(*)
- Clayton Brothers: The New Song and Dance [2010, ArtistShare], B+(**)
Alex Cline (1956 )
- Sparks Fly Upward [1998, Cryptogramophone]
- The Other Shore [1999, Cryptogramophone]
- The Constant Flame [2000, Cryptogramophone], B
- Continuation [2008, Cryptogramophone], B+(**)
- For People in Sorrow [2011, Cryptogramophone], B+(*)
- Alex Cline's Flower Garland Orchestra: Oceans of Vows [2016, self-released, 2CD], 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+(**)
- Coward [2008, Cryptogramophone], B
- Initiate [2009, Cryptogramophone, 2 CD], A
- Dirty Baby [2010, Cryptogramophone, 2 CD], B+(***)
- w/Jim Black, Tim Berne: The Veil [2011, Cryptogramophone], B+(***)
- The Nels Cline Singers: Macroscope [2013, Mack Avenue], B+(***)
- w/Julian Lage: Room [2014, Mack Avenue], B+(*)
- Lovers [2013, Blue Note, 2CD], B
- Currents, Constellations [2017, Blue Note], B+(*)
- The Nels Cline Singers: Share the Wealth [2020, Blue Note], B+(*)
Clusone Trio [1988 ]
- I Am an Indian [1993, Gramavision], B+
- Clusone 3: Soft Lights and Sweet Music [1993, Hat Art], A
- Love Henry [1996, Gramavision], B+
- Rara Avis [1996, Hatology]
- An Hour With . . . [1998, Hatology], B+(***)
Jimmy Cobb (19292020)
- Marsalis Music Honors Jimmy Cobb [2005, Marsalis Music/Rounder], B+(**)
- The Original Mob [2014, Smoke Sessions], B+(***)
- Remembering U [2016, Jimmy Cobb World], B+(*)
- This I Dig of You [2019, Smoke Sessions], B+(**)
Michael Cochrane
- Elements [1985, Soul Note]
Gil Coggins (19242004)
- Better Late Than Never [20012002, Smalls], B+(**)
Ryan Cohan (1971 )
- One Sky [2007, Motéma], B
- Another Look [2010, Motéma], B+(**)
- The River [2013, Motéma Music], B+(**)
- Originations [2020, Origin]
Avishai Cohen (1970 )
- Adama [1997, Stretch]
- Devotion [1999, Stretch]
- Colors [2000, Stretch]
- Unity [2001, Stretch]
- Lyla [2003, Sunnyside]
- 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+(***)
- Gently Disturbed [2007, Sunnyside]
- Aurora [2008, Blue Note], B+(**)
- Seven Seas [2010, Sunnyside], B+(**)
- w/Nitai Hershkovits: Duende [2013, Sunnyside], B+(***)
- Arvoles [2019, Razdaz/Sunnyside], B+(***)
- w/Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra: Two Roses [2020, Naive], B
- Avishai Cohen Trio: Shifting Sands [2022, Naïve], B+(**)
- w/Abraham Rodriguez Jr.: Iroko [2023, Naive/Believe], B+(*)
Greg Cohen (1953 )
- Way Low [1996, DIW]
- Golden State [2014, Relative Pitch], B+(**)
Porky Cohen (19242004)
- Rhythm and Bones [1996, Bullseye], B+
Tom Cohen
- The Guitar Trio Project [19992001, Dreambox Media], B
- My Take [2021, Versa Music], B+(**)
Alex Coke (1953 )
- Alex Coke & Carl Michel Sextet: w/Carl Michel: Emergence [2022, PlayOn], B+(*)
Bill Cole (1937 )
- Live in Greenfield, Massachusetts, November 20, 1999 [1999, Boxholder, 2CD]
- w/The Untempered Ensemble: Duets & Solos, Volume 1 [19992000, Boxholder], B
- w/The Untempered Ensemble: Duets & Solos, Volume 2 [19992000, 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 (1957 )
- Shade [20002007, Origin], B
- Inner Mission [2007, Origin], B
Jeff Colella
- w/Putter Smith: Lotus Blossom [2013, The American Jazz Institute/Capri], B+(**)
Anthony Coleman (1955 )
- Sephardic Tinge [1995, Tzadik]
- Selfhaters: The Abysmal Richness of the Infinite Proximity of the Same [1996, Tzadik], B
- Shmutsige Magnaten: Coleman Plays Geburtig [2006, Tzadik]
- Freakish: Anthony Coleman Plays Jelly Roll Morton [2009, Tzadik], B+(**)
- Catenary Oath [2018, NoBusiness], B+(**)
Cecilia Coleman (1962 )
- Young and Foolish [1993, Resurgent Music]
- Home [1995, Resurgent Music]
- Oh Boy! [2010, PandaKat], B+(*)
Steve Coleman (1956 )
- Steve Coleman Group: Motherland Pulse [1985, JMT], B+(***)
- Steve Coleman and Five Elements: Sine Die [1988, Pangaea], B
- Rhythm People (The Resurrection of Creative Black Civilization) [1990, Novus], B
- w/Robin Eubanks, Greg Osby, Cassandra Wilson: Flashback on M-Base [198590, JMT], B+(*)
- w/Dave Holland: Phase Space [1991, DIW], B+
- Rhythm in Mind [1991, Novus], A
- M-Base Collective: Anatomy of a Groove [199192, DIW], B
- Steve Coleman and Five Elements: Drop Kick [1992, RCA/Novus], B+(*)
- The Tao of Mad Phat / Fringe Zones [1993, Novus], A
- Steve Coleman and the Mystic Rhythm Society: Myths, Modes and Means [1995, Groovetown/RCA/BMG France], B+(**)
- Steve Coleman and Metrics: The Way of the Cipher [1995, Groovetown/RCA/BMG France], B+(**)
- Steve Coleman and Five Elements: Curves of Life [1995, RCA], B
- The Sonic Language of Myth: Believing, Learning, Knowing [1999, RCA Victor], B+(***)
- Resistance Is Futile [2001, Label Bleu, 2CD]
- On the Rising of the 64 Paths [2003, Label Bleu]
- Invisible Paths: First Scattering [2007, Tzadik], B+(*)
- Harvesting Semblances and Affinities [2007, Pi], B
- The Mancy of Sound [2007, Pi], B+(*)
- Functional Arrhythmias [2012, Pi], A
- Synovial Joints [2015, Pi], B+(***)
- Steve Coleman's Natal Eclipse: Morphogenesis [2017, Pi], A
- Live at the Village Vanguard, Vol. I (The Embedded Sets) [2017, Pi, 2CD], B+(***)
- Steve Coleman and Five Elements: Live at the Village Vanguard Volume II (MDW NTR) [2018, Pi, 2CD], A
- Steve Coleman and Five Elements: PolyTropos / Of Many Turns [2024, Pi, 2CD], A
John Colianni (1963 )
- Blues-O-Matic [1988, Concord]
Denis Colin
- Something in Common [2001, Sunnyside], A
Collective 4tet [19932009]
- Bindu [1993, Stork Music]
- The Ropedancer [1994, Leo Lab]
- Orca [1996, Leo Lab], B+(***)
- Live at Crescent [1997, Leo Lab], B+(**)
- Synopsis [2002, Leo]
- Moving Along [2002, Leo], B+(**)
- In Transition [2008, Leo], B+(***)
Collective Identity
- The Mass [1999, Palmetto]
Collective Quartet
- The Ropedancer [1994, Leo Lab]
- Orca [1996, Leo Lab]
Scott Colley (1963 )
- This Place [1997, Steeplechase]
- Subliminal [1998, Criss Cross]
- The Magic Line [2000, Arabesque]
- Initial Wisdom [2001, Palmetto], B+(**)
- Architect of the Silent Moment [2005, CAM Jazz], B+(*)
- Empire [2009, CAM Jazz], B+(**)
Tom Collier (1950 )
- w/Dan Dean: Sleek Buick [20132014, Origin], B
- Alone in the Studio [2014, Origin], B
- Across the Bridge [2015, Origin], B+(*)
- Impulsive Illuminations [20142015, Origin], B
- Boomer Vibes Volume 1 [2023, Summit], B+(*)
George Colligan (1969 )
- The Newcomer [1997, Steeplechase]
- Stomping Ground [1997, Steeplechase]
- Constant Source [1998, Steeplechase]
- Small Room [1998, Steeplechase]
- Desire [1999, Fresh Sound]
- Agent 99 [1999, Steeplechase], B+(**)
- 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+(*)
- Come Together [2008, Sunnyside], B+(**)
- The Endless Mysteries [2012, Origin], B+(**)
- Risky Notion [2014, Origin], B+(**)
- Nation Divided [2017, Whirlwind], B+(*)
- King's Dream [2022, P.Ice], B+(**)
Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts
- Hang Time [2013, Capri], B
Steve Colson (1949 )
- The Colson Unity Troupe: No Reservation [1980, Black Saint]
- The Untarnished Dream [2009, Silver Sphinx], B+(*)
- Tones for Harriet Tubman / Sojourner Truth / Frederick Douglass [2015, Silver Sphinx, 2CD], 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
- Blending Times [20062007, Savoy Jazz], B+(**)
- Spirit Fiction [2012, Blue Note], B+(**)
The Contemporary Piano Ensemble [1989 ]
- The Key Players [1993, DIW/Columbia], B+(**)
Contraband [1988 ]
- Live at the Bimhuis [1988, Bvhaast]
- De Ruyter Suite [1991, Bvhaast]
- Hitit [1997, Bvhaast]
- Pale Fire [2000, Bvhaast]
Marty Cook
- Nightwork [198687, Enja]
- Borderlines [1990, Tutu]
India Cooke
- RedHanded [1996, Music & Arts]
Todd Coolman
- Perfect Strangers [2008, ArtistShare], B+(***)
Jackie Coon
- The Joys of New Orleans [1993, Arbors], B
Lindsay Cooper (1951 )
Marc Copland (1948 )
- All Blues at Night [1990, Jazz City]
- Stompin' With Savoy [1993, Savoy]
- Paradiso [1995, Soul Note]
- Second Look [1996, Savoy]
- Softly . . . [1997, Savoy]
- That's for Sure [2000, Challenge]
- w/David Liebman: Lunar [2001, Hatology], B+(**)
- Haunted Heart and Other Ballads [2001, Hatology], B+(**)
- Haunted Heart [2001, Hatology], B+(**)
- Double Play [2001, Steeplechase]
- Round and Round [2002, Nagel Heyer]
- w/David Liebman: Impressions [2002, Hatology], B+(**)
- Marc Copland And . . . [2002, Hatology], B+(***)
- w/Greg Osby: Night Call [2003, Nagel Heyer], B+
- Solo: Time Within Time [2004, Hatology], B+(**)
- w/John Abercrombie, Kenny Wheeler: Brand New [2004, Challenge], B+(***)
- Some Love Songs [2005, Pirouet]
- 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+(***)
- New York Trio Recordings, Vol. 3: Night Whispers [2008, Pirouet], B+(*)
- Alone [20082009, Pirouet], B+(**)
- Crosstalk [2010, Pirouet], B+(*)
- w/John Abercrombie: Speak to Me [2011, Pirouet], B+(*)
- Some More Love Songs [2010, Pirouet], B+(**)
- Marc Copland Quartet: Someday [2022, InnerVoice Jazz], A
Laurent Coq
- Jaywalker [1999, Enja]
- Dialogue [2012, Sunnyside], B+(*)
Tom Cora
- Live at the Western Front [1987, Recommended]
Jon Corbett
- w/Steve Done: Another Fine Mess [1994, Slam], B+(**)
Rich Corpolongo (1941 )
- Just Found Joy [1995, Delmark]
- Smiles [1997, Delmark]
- Get Happy [2009, Delmark], B+(**)
Gianni Coscia
- L'Archiliuto [2002, Egea]
- La Bancarella [2002, Egea]
Anthony Cox
- Dark Metals [1991, Antilles], B+
Bruce Cox
- Status Cymbals [2012, self-released], B+(*)
Dominique Cravic (1946 )
- Les Primitifs du Futur: World Musette [1999, Sunnyside], A
- Les Primitifs du Futur: Tribal Musette [20072008, Sunnyside], A
Marilyn Crispell (1947 )
- Spirit Music [1982, Cadence]
- Live in Berlin [1982, Black Saint], B+(**)
- Pianosolo: A Concert in Berlin [1983, FMP], B+(**)
- Selected Works: 19831986, Solo Duo Quartet [198386, Leo Golden Years of New Jazz, 2 CD], A
- w/Reggie Workman, Doug James: Gaia [1987, Leo], A
- For Coltrane [1987, Leo], B+
- Labyrinths [1987, Victo]
- Live in San Francisco [198789, Music & Arts], B+(**)
- Live in Zürich [1989, Leo], A
- w/Irène Schweizer: Overlapping Hands: Eight Segments [1990, FMP], B+(***)
- w/Georg Graewe: Piano Duets [1991, Leo, 2 CD], A
- Highlights From the 1992 American Tour [1992, Music & Arts], B+(***)
- Stellar Pulsations / Three Composers [1992, Leo], B
- w/Tim Berne: Inference [1992, Music & Arts], B+(*)
- Hyperion [1992, Music & Arts]
- Santuerio [1993, Leo], B
- Spring Tour [1994, Alice], B+(**)
- Band on the Wall [1994, Matchless]
- w/Fred Anderson, Hamid Drake: Destiny [1994, Okka Disk], B+
- Live at Mills College, 1995 [1995, Music & Arts], B+(***)
- The Woodstock Concert (1995) [1995, Music & Arts], A
- Contrasts: Live at Yoshi's 27 June 1995 [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], B+(*)
- w/Gary Peacock, Paul Motian: Amaryllis [2000, ECM], B+
- Storyteller [2003, ECM], A
- Vignettes [2007, ECM], B+(**)
- w/David Rothenberg: One Dark Night I Left My Silent House [2008, ECM], A
- w/Gerry Hemingway: Affinities [20092010, Intakt], B+(***)
- w/Gerry Hemingway: Table of Changes [2013, Intakt], A
- w/Tanya Kalmanovitch, Richard Teitelbaum: Dream Libretto [2018, Leo], B+(*)
The Crown Royals [19971999]
- All Night Burner [199597, Estrus], B
- Funky-Do [1998, Estrus], B+
Stephan Crump
- Poems and Other Things [1997, Papillon]
- Rosetta [2005, Papillon], B+(*)
- w/James Carney: Echo Run Pry [2008, Clean Feed], B+(***)
- Reclamation [2009, Sunnyside], A
- w/Steve Lehman: Kaleidoscope and Collage [2011, Intakt]
- w/Mary Halvorson: Secret Keeper: Super 8 [2011, Intakt], B+(**)
- Thwirl [2012, Sunnyside], B+(**)
- w/Mary Halvorson: Secret Keeper: Emerge [2013, Intakt], B+(**)
- Stephan Crump's Rhombal [2016, Papillon], A
- w/Ingrid Laubrock, Cory Smythe: Planktonic Finales [2016, Intakt], B+(*)
- Borderlands Trio: w/Kris Davis, Eric McPherson: Asteroidea [2015, Intakt], A
- Stephan Crump's Rosetta Trio: Outliers [2017, Papillon], B+(**)
- w/Ingrid Laubrock, Cory Smythe: Channels [2018, Intakt], A
- Borderlands Trio: w/Kris Davis, Eric McPherson: Wandersphere [2021, Intakt, 2CD], A
- Rocket Love [20202021, Papillon Sounds], B+(**)
- Slow Water [2023, Papillon Sounds], B+(***)
- Borderlands Trio: w/Kris Davis, Eric McPherson: Rewilder [2023, Intakt], B+(***)
Laurent Cugny
Bill Cunliffe (1956 )
- Live at Bernie's [2001, Groove Note]
- w/Gary Foster: It's About Love [2003, Torii], B+(***)
- How My Heart Sings [2003, Torii]
- w/Holly Hofmann: Three's Company [2009, Capri], B+(*)
- BACHanalia [20132016, Metre], B
Curlew [1980 ]
- 1st Album / Live at CBGB [198081, DMG/ARC, 2 CD], A
- Live in Berlin [198687, Cuneiform], B+(***)
- Bee [1990, Cuneiform], B+(***)
- A Beautiful Western Saddle [1993, Cuneiform], B+(*)
- Paradise [1996, Cuneiform], B+(**)
- Fabulous Drop [1998, Cuneiform], B+(***)
- Meet the Curlews [2002, Cuneiform], B+(**)
- Mercury [2003, Cuneiform], B+(***)
Francesco Cusa
- w/Carlo Atti: From Sun Ra to Donald Trump [2017, Clean Feed], A
- w/The Assassins, Duccio Bertini: Black Poker [2017, Clean Feed], B+(*)
Daniele D'Agaro (1958 )
- w/Ernest Glerum, Han Bennink: Strandjutters [2002, Hatology], B+(***)
- w/Jeb Bishop, Kent Kessler, Robert Barry: Chicago Overtones [2004, Hatology], B+(***)
- w/Giovanni Maier, Zlatko Kaucic: Disorder at the Border Plays Ornette [2015, Not Two], B+(**)
Tony Dagradi
- Images from the Floating Wind [1990, Core]
- Live at the Columns [1993, Turnipseed]
Chris Dahlgren (1961 )
- Resonance Impeders [1997, CIMP]
- Mystic Maze and Lexicon [2008, Jazzwerkstatt], B+(***)
Jorge Dalto (194887)
- Urban Oasis [1985, Concord]
Claire Daly (1959 )
- Swing Low [1999, Daly Bread]
- Movin' On [2002, Koch International]
- Heaven Help Us All [2004, Daly Bread]
- The Claire Daly Band: Rah! Rah! [2008, Ride Symbol], B+(**)
- Mary Joyce Project: Nothing to Lose [2011, Daly Bread], B+(***)
- w/George Garzone: VuVu for Frances [2021, Daly Bread], B+(**)
Dameronia
- Live at the Théâtre Boulogne-Billancourt, Paris [1989, Soul Note], B+
Paolo Damiani
- Song Tong [1991, Splasc(h)]
Jay D'Amico
- Tango Caliente [2012, Consolidated Artists Productions], C+
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], A
- Fresh Enough [1991, L+R]
- Origo [1995, Curling Legs]
- w/Leszek Mozdzer: Pasodoble [20062007, ACT], B+(***)
- Tarantella [2008, ACT], A
Stefano D'Anna (1959 )
- Stefano D'Anna Trio: Leapin' In [1991, Splasc(h)], B+(***)
- Stefano D'Anna Quartet: Carousel [1998, Splasc(h)], B+(***)
- Runa [2003, Splasc(h)], B+(***)
James Dapogny (19402019)
- Laughing at Life [1992, Discovery], B+
- Original Jelly Roll Blues [1993, Discovery], A
- Hot Club Stomp: Small Group Swing [1994, Discovery], A
David Darling (19412021)
Carlo Actis Dato (1952 )
- Ankara Twist [1989, Splasc(H)], B+(***)
- Zig Zag [1989, Splasc(H)]
- Dune [1991, Splasc(H)]
- Carlo Actis Dato Quartet: Bagdad Boogie [1992, Splasc(H)], B+(**)
- Carlo Actic Dato Quartet: Blue Cairo [1995, Splasc(h)], B+(**)
- 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], A
- Garibaldi [2003, Leo]
- Swingin' Hanoi [2003, Splasc(H)]
Dave's True Story [1994 ]
- Sex Without Bodies [1998, Chesky]
- Sex Without Bodies [1998, Chesky]
- Nature [2005, BePop], B+
- Simple Twist of Fate: DTS Does Dylan [2005, BePop], B
Jesse Davis (1965 )
- High Standards [1994, Concord]
- From Within [1996, Concord], B+
- First Insight [1998, Concord], B+(***)
- Live at Smalls Jazz Club [2022, Cellar], B+(**)
Richard Davis (19302023)
- Persia My Dear [1987, DIW]
- One for Frederick [1989, Hep], B+(***)
Steve Davis (1967 )
- The Jaunt [1995, Criss Cross]
- Explorations and Impressions [1997, Double-Time]
- Crossfire [1997, Criss Cross]
- Portrait in Sound [2000, Stretch]
- Eloquence [2007, Jazz Legacy]
- Meets Hank Jones, Vol. 1 [2008, Smoke Sessions], B+(**)
- Images: The Hartford Suite [2009, Posi-Tone], B+(*)
- Live at Smalls [2009, Smalls Live], B+(**)
- Gettin' It Done [2012, Posi-Tone], B+(***)
- For Real [2013, Posi-Tone], B+(**)
- Say When [2014, Smoke Sessions], B+(*)
- Correlations [2019, Smoke Sessions], B+(*)
- Bluesthetic [2022, Smoke Sessions], B+(*)
Ernest Dawkins (1953 )
- w/Ernest Dawkins New Horizons Ensemble: South Side Street Songs [1993, Silkheart], B+(***)
- Ernest Dawkins New Horizons Ensemble: Chicago Now: Thirty Years of Great Black Music Vol. 1 [1995, Silkheart]
- Ernest Dawkins New Horizons Ensemble: Chicago Now: Thirty Years of Great Black Music Vol. 2 [1995, Silkheart]
- Jo'burg Jump [2000, Delmark]
- Cape Town Shuffle: Live at Hot House [2003, Delmark], A
- 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+(***)
- Chicago Trio: w/Harrison Bankhead, Hamid Drake: Velvet Songs: To Baba Fred Anderson [2008, RogueArt, 2CD]
- The Prairie Prophet [2010, Delmark], A
- Afro Straight [2012, Delmark], A
- Memory in the Center: An Afro Opera: Homage to Nelson Mandela [2014, Dawk], A
- Live the Spirit Residency: Presents the Young Masters 1: Coming of Age [2016, self-released], A
- Ernest Dawkins New Horizons Ensemble: w/Vijay Iyer: Transient Takes [2016, Malcom], B+(***)
Day and Taxi [1997 ]
- About [1997, Percaso]
- Less and More [1997, Unit], B+(**)
- Private [2001, Percaso]
- Live in Baden [2021, Clean Feed], B+(***)
Dead Cat Bounce [1998 ]
- Home Speaks to the Wandering [2004, Innova]
- Chance Episodes [2010, Cuneiform], B+(***)
Santi Debriano
- Panamaniacs [1997, Evidence]
Dan DeChellis (1970 )
- Real Time [1999, Sachimay]
- . . . My Age of Anxiety [2012, Sachimay], B+(**)
- Strength and Anger [2013, self-released], B+(**)
- Beholder: Claim No Native Land [2017, Sachimay], B+(*)
- The Cicada Sessions [2022, Sachimay], B+(**)
- Beholder Quartet: Omni Present [2023, Sachimay, EP], B+(*)
- Beholder Quartet: Suspension of Disbelief [2024, Sachimay], A
Mark de Clive-Lowe (1974 )
- Tide's Arising [2005, ABB]
- Take the Space Trane [2012, Tru Thoughts], B+(**)
- Heritage [2018, Ropeadope], B+(*)
- Heritage II [2018, Ropeadope], B
- Mark De Clive-Lowe & Friends: Freedom: Celebrating the Music of Pharoah Sanders' [2022, Soul Bank], B+(**)
The Dedication Orchestra [1992 ]
- Spirits Rejoice [1992, Ogun], B+(***)
- Ixesha (Time) [1994, Ogun, 2CD], B+(***)
Joey DeFrancesco (19712022)
- All of Me [1989, Columbia]
- Where Were You? [1990, Columbia], B
- The Champ [1999, High Note]
- w/Jimmy Smith: Legacy [2005, Concord], B+
- Joey D! [2008, High Note], B+(**)
- Finger Poppin' With Joey DeFrancesco: Celebrating the Music of Horace Silver [2008, Doodlin'], B+(*)
- Snap Shot [2009, High Note], B+(***)
- Never Can Say Goodbye: The Music of Michael Jackson [2010, High Note], B
- w/Robi Botos, Vito Rezza, Phil Dwyer: One Take: Volume Four [2010, Alma], B+(**)
- 40 [2011, High Note], B+(*)
- w/Larry Coryell, Jimmy Cobb: Wonderful! Wonderful! [2012, High Note], B+(**)
- One for Rudy [2013, High Note], B+(***)
- Project Freedom [2017, Mack Avenue], B+(*)
- In the Key of the Universe [2019, Mack Avenue], B+(**)
- More Music [2021, Mack Avenue], B+(***)
Papa John DeFrancesco (1940 )
- Comin' Home [1994, Muse]
- Hip Cake Walk [2001, High Note]
- Desert Heat [2006, Savant], B
- A Philadelphia Story [2010, 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 [1996, Sunnyside], B+(***)
Benoît Delbecq (1966 )
- Pursuit [1999, Songlines], B+
- Phonetics [2003, Songlines], A
- w/Miles Perkin, Emile Biayenda: Ink [2015, Clean Feed], B+(***)
- Spots on Stripes [2017, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- The Weight of Light [2020, Pyroclastic], B+(**)
Diane Delin
- Chicago Standard Time [1991, BluJazz], B+(*)
- Offerings for a Peaceable Season [2005, Blujazz], B
Tobias Delius (1964 )
- The Heron [1998, ICP]
- Toby's Mioby [2000, ICP]
- Revolving Rapidly Around an Axis [2014], B+(**)
Christopher Dell (1965 )
- Dancers on a Plane [1997, Konnex]
- 3D: w/Chris Dahlgren, Maurice DeMartin: Actually: It's Better Like This . . . [2004, Not Two], B+(**)
- 3D: w/Chris Dahlgren, Maurice De Martin: Not 3 [2008, Not Two, 2CD], B+(*)
- w/Johannes Brecht, Christian Lillinger, Jonas Westergaard: Boulez Materialism: Live in Concert [2017, Plaist], B+(**)
Orhan Demir (1954 )
- Solo Guitar: Freedom in Jazz [2019, Hittite], B+(***)
- Solo Guitar: Freedom in Jazz Vol. 2 [2020, Hittite], B+(**)
- Freedom in Jazz Vol. 3 [2022, Hittite], B+(***)
Tom Dempsey
- w/Tim Ferguson: What's Going On? [2007, City Tone], B+(**)
- w/Tim Ferguson: Beautiful Friendship [2010, Planet Arts], B+(***)
- Saucy [2013, Planet Arts], B+(*)
- w/Tim Ferguson: Waltz New [2015, OA2], 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]
Bertrand Denzler (1963 )
- Bertrand Denzler Cluster: Y? [1998, Leo Lab], B+(***)
- w/Norbert Pfammatter: NanoCluster 02/2000 [2000, Leo Lab], B+(**)
- w/Dominic Lash: Pivot [2019, Spoonhunt], B
- w/Antonin Gerbal: Sbatax [2019, Umlaut], B+(***)
Ted Des Plantes
- Midnight Stomp [1991, Stomp Off], B+(***)
- Ain't Cha Got Music? [1992, Jazzology]
- Ohio River Blues [1994, Stomp Off], B+
- Shim-Sham-Shimmy Dance [1997, Stomp Off], A
- Railroad Man [2000, Stomp Off]
- Thumpin' and Bumpin' [2006, Stomp Off], A
Detail
- First Detail [1982, Rune Grammofon]
- Backwards and Forwards: First Detail [1982, Impetus], B+(**)
- Detail at Club 7 [1982, Not Two], B+(***)
- Day Two [1982, NoBusiness], B+(**)
- Frode Gjerstad, Paul Rutherford, Barry Guy, Johnny Dyani, John Stevens: A Concert: Detail + [1983, Circulasione Totale], B+(***)
- w/Bobby Bradford: In Time Was [1986, Circulasione Totale], B+(***)
- w/Billy Bang: Detail + Billy Bang [1989, Circulasione Totale], B+(***)
Hermine Deurloo (1966 )
- w/Steve Gadd: Riverbeast [2019, Zennes], B
Bob DeVos
- Breaking the Ice [1999, Savant]
- Playing for Keeps [2007, Savant], B+(**)
Laurent De Wilde (1960 )
- The Back Burner [1995, Columbia]
Garry Dial (1954 )
- w/Dick Oatts, Rich DeRosa, The WDR Big Band: Rediscovered Ellington: New Takes on Duke's Rare and Unheard Music [2017, Zoho], B+(*)
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: Tambastics [1992, Music & Arts], B+(*)
- 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
- w/Adam Caine: The Damn Think [2017, Chant], B+(*)
Whit Dickey (1954 )
- Transonic [1998, AUM Fidelity]
- w/The Nommonsemble: Life Cycle [2000, AUM Fidelilty], B
- In a Heartbeat [2004, Clean Feed], B+
- Sacred Ground [2004, Clean Feed], B+(***)
- Emergence [2009, Not Two], B+(***)
- w/Kirk Knuffke: Fierce Silence [2015, Clean Feed], B+(***)
- w/Mat Maneri, Matthew Shipp: Vessel in Orbit [2017, AUM Fidelity], B+(***)
- w/Kirk Knuffke: Drone Dream [2018, NoBusiness], B+(***)
- Whit Dickey Tao Quartets: Peace Planet / Box of Light [2018, AUM Fidelity, 2CD], B+(***)
- Whit Dickey Trio: Expanding Light [2019, Tao Forms], A
- Morph [2020, ESP-Disk, 2CD], A
- w/William Parker, Matthew Shipp: Village Mothership [2020, Tao Forms], A
- Whit Dickey Quartet: Astral Long Form / Staircase in Space [2022, Tao Forms], A
- Whit Dickey Quartet: Root Perspectives [2022, Tao Forms], B+(**)
Neville Dickie (1937 )
- Shout for Joy [1989, Southland]
- Charleston Mad [1996, Stomp Off]
- Don't Forget to Mess Around [199899, Stomp Off]
Brian Dickinson (1961 )
- The Rhythm Method [2015, Addo], B+(*)
Die Enttäuschung [1996 ]
- Die Enttäuschung 4 [2006, Intakt], B+(***)
- Die Enttäuschung 5 [2009, Intakt]
- Vier Halbe [2012, Intakt], B+(***)
- Lavaman [2017, Intakt], A
Jorrit Dijkstra
- Tone Dialing: Rigop Me [2006, Evil Rabbit], B+(**)
- The Flatlands Collective: Maatjes [2008, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- Pillow Circles [2009, Clean Feed], B+(*)
- The Whammies: Play the Music of Steve Lacy [2012, Driff], A
- The Whammies: Play the Music of Steve Lacy Vol. 2 [2013, Driff], A
- Bolt: Shuffle [2013, Driff], B+(***)
- Music for Reeds and Electronics: Oakland [2013, Driff], B+(*)
- The Whammies: Play the Music of Steve Lacy Vol. 3: Live [2014, Driff], B+(***)
- Never Odd or Even [20142015, Driff], B+(***)
- Batyhsphere: Bathysphere [2015, Driff], B+(**)
- w/Pandelis Karayorgis, Nate McBride, Curt Newton: Matchbox [2014, Driff], B+(**)
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 ]
- My Feet Can't Fail Me Now [1984, Retroworld]
- Live Mardi Gras in Montreux [1985, Rounder], B
- Voodoo [1987, Columbia], B
- The New Orleans Album [1989, Columbia], B+(*)
- Jazz Moods: Hot [198792, Columbia/Legacy], B
- Jelly: The Dirty Dozen Brass Band Plays Jelly Roll Morton [199293, Columbia], B
- Funeral for a Friend [2004, Ropeadope]
- What's Going On [2006, Shout! Factory]
- Twenty Dozen [2012, Savoy Jazz], B+(*)
Mike DiRubbo (1970 )
- Keep Steppin' [2001, Criss Cross]
- Human Spirit [2002, Criss Cross]
- Repercussion [2008, Posi-Tone], B+(**)
- Chronos [2010, Posi-Tone], B+(**)
- w/Larry Willis: Four Hands, One Heart [2010, Ksanti], B+(**)
- Threshold [2013, Ksanti], A
- Inner Light [2023, Truth Revolution], B+(***)
Herbert Distel (1942 )
- Railnotes [2003, Hatology, 2CD]
- Travelogue [2015, Hatology]
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 (1957 )
- Funerals [1991, Gimini]
- La Part des Anges [1997, Gimini]
- w/Hamid Drake, William Parker: Washed Away: Live at the Sunside [2008, Marge], B+(***)
Chano Dominguez (1960 )
- Over the Rainbow [2012, Sunnyside], B+(*)
Miles Donahue (1944 )
- In the Pocket [1999, Amerigo], B+(*)
- Bounce [2004, Ameerigo], B
- The Bug [2015, Whaling City Sound], B+(*)
Michel Doneda
Armen Donelian (1950 )
- A Reverie: Solo Piano [1984, Sunnyside]
- Secrets [1988, Sunnyside]
- The Wayfarer [1990, Sunnyside]
- Quartet Language [1992, Playscape]
- w/Mark Mommaas: All or Nothing at All [2003, Sunnyside]
- Oasis [2007, Sunnyside], B+(**)
- Leapfrog [2010, Sunnyside], B+(***)
- Fresh Start [20202021, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Christy Doran (1949 )
- w/John Wolf Brennan: Henceforward [1988, Leo Lab], A
- Phoenix [198990, Hat Art]
- Corporate Art [1991, Winter & Winter], B+
- What a Band [1991, Hat Art], B+(***)
- In the Corner of the Eye [198991, Hatology]
- Race the Time [1997, MGB]
- Beady Beast: w/Franz Hellmüller: On the Go [2021, Between the Lines], B+(**)
- Chory Thicket: w/Ronan Guilfoyle, Gerry Hemingway: A Breath of Time [2023, Auricle], B+(**)
Leon Lee Dorsey (1958 )
- DSC: w/Greg Skatt, Mike Clark: Monktime [2019, Jazz Avenue], B+(*)
Double Trio
- Green Dolphy Suite [1994, Enja], B
Dave Douglas (1963 )
- Parallel Worlds [1993, Black Saint], B
- The Tiny Bell Trio [1993, Songlines], B+
- w/Tiny Bell Trio: Constellations [1995, Hat Art], A
- In Our Lifetime [1995, New World], A
- Five [1995, Soul Note], B+
- Sanctuary [1996, Avant, 2CD]
- 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+
- w/Tiny Bell Trio: Songs for Wandering Souls [1998, Winter & Winter], B+
- Leap of Faith [1998, Arabesque], 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
- Spirit Moves [2008, Greenleaf Music], B+(***)
- w/Jim McNeely, Frankfurt Radio Bigband: A Single Sky [2009, Greenleaf Music], B+(**)
- Spark of Being: Expand [2010, Greenleaf Music], B+(***)
- United Front: Brass Ecstasy at Newport [2010, Greenleaf Music], B+(***)
- Rare Metals [Greenleaf Portable Series Volume 1] [2011, Greenleaf Music], B+(***)
- Orange Afternoons [Greenleaf Portable Series Volume 2] [2011, Greenleaf Music], B+(**)
- w/So Percussion: Bad Mango [Greenleaf Portable Series Volume 3] [2011, Greenleaf Music], B+(***)
- Be Still [2012, Greenleaf Music], A
- Time Travel [2012, Greenleaf Music], A
- w/Chet Doxas, Steve Swallow, Jim Doxas: Riverside [2012, Greenleaf Music], B+(***)
- w/Uri Caine: Present Joys [2013, Greenleaf Music], B+(**)
- High Risk [2014, Greenleaf Music], B+(**)
- w/Monash Art Ensemble: Fabliaux [2014, Greenleaf Music]
- Brazen Heart [2015, Greenleaf Music], B+(**)
- Brazen Heart: Live at Jazz Standard: Saturday [2015, Greenleaf Music], B+(***)
- Dark Territory [2014, Greenleaf Music], B+(*)
- w/Frank Woeste: Dada People [2015, Greenleaf Music], B+(***)
- w/The Westerlies, Anwar Marshall: Little Giant Still Life [2016, Greenleaf Music], B+(**)
- Riverside: w/Chet Doxas, Steve Swallow, Jim Doxas: The New National Anthem [2017, Greenleaf Music], B+(***)
- w/Uri Caine, Andrew Cyrille: Devotion [2018, Greenleaf Music], B+(*)
- Engage [2018, Greenleaf Music], A
- Dizzy Atmosphere [2019, Greenleaf Music], B+(**)
- Marching Music [2019, Greenleaf Music], B+(***)
- w/Elan Mehler: If There Are Mountains [2019, Greenleaf Music], B+(*)
- Overcome [2020, Greenleaf Music], B+(**)
- Secular Psalms [20202021, Greenleaf Music], B+(*)
- Songs of Ascent: Book 1 Degrees [20202021, Greenleaf Music], B+(***)
- Songs of Ascent: Book 2: Steps [2022, Greenleaf Music]
- Gifts [2023, Greenleaf Music], A
Mark Doyle
- Watching the Detectives: Guitar Noir III [2019, Free Will], B+(*)
Hamid Drake (1955 )
- w/Mats Gustafsson: For Don Cherry [1995, Okkadisk], B
- w/Michael Zerang: For Ed Blackwell [1995, Pink Palace], B+(***)
- w/Joe McPhee: Emancipation Proclamation: A Real Statement of Freedom [2000, Okkadisk]
- w/Assif Tsahar: Soul Bodies, Vol. 1 [2001, Ayler]
- w/Sabir Mateen: Brothers Together [2000, Eremite], A
- w/Assif Tsahar: Live at Glenn Miller Café [2002, Ayler], B+(***)
- w/Jemeel Moondoc, William Parker, Steve Swell: Fire Into Music [2004, Ballroom Marfa]
- w/Albert Beger, William Parker: Evolving Silence Vol. 1 [2005, Earsay], B+(***)
- w/Albert Beger, William Parker: Evolving Silence Vol. 2 [2005, Earsay], B+(**)
- w/Joe McPhee: Keep Going [2018, Corbett vs. Dempsey], B+(***)
- w/Elaine Mitchener, William Parker, Orphy Robinson, Pat Thomas: Black Top Presents: Some Good News [2019, Otoroku, 2CD], B+(**)
- Dedications: Black Cross Solo Sessions 6 [2020, Corbett vs. Dempsey], 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]
- w/Denman Maroney: Duologues [2000, Victo], B+(***)
- Aquifer [2001, Cryptogramophone], B+
- w/Ray Anderson: Nine Songs Together [2003, CIMP]
- w/Denman Maroney: Time Changes [20032004, Cryptogramophone], B+
- Unveil [20032004, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- w/Ed Harkins, Steven Schick: House of Mirrors [2006, Clean Feed], B
- Mauger: w/Gerry Hemingway, Rudresh Mahanthappa: The Beautiful Enabler [2006, Clean Feed], B+(***)
- Nourishments [2013, Clean Feed], B+(***)
- Sedimental You [2016, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- Modicana [20162017, NoBusiness], B+(**)
- Mark Dresser Seven: Ain't Nothing but a Cyber Coup and You [2018, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- Tines of Change [20192022, Pyroclastic], B+(***)
Kenny Drew Jr. (19582014)
- The Flame Within [1987, Jazz City]
- Third Phase [1989, Jazz City], B+(***)
- 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], A
- Billy Drummond and Freedom of Ideas: Valse Sinistre [2021, Cellar], B+(***)
Ray Drummond (1946 )
- Continuum [1994, Arabesque]
- Vignette [1995, Arabesque]
Goff Dubber
- Clarinet Marmalade [199697, Lake]
Marc Ducret (1957 )
- Le Kodo [1988, Label Bleu], B+
- Marc Ducret Trio+3: Métatonal [2014, Ayler], B+(**)
- Palm Sweat: Marc Ducret Plays the Music of Tim Berne [2022, Screwgun/Out of Your Head], B+(***)
Paul Dunmall (1953 )
- Soliloquy [1986, Matchless]
- Quartet and Sextet / Babu (Trio) [1993, Slam, 2 CD]
- w/John Adams, Mark Sanders: Ghostly Thoughts [1996, Hatology], A
- Bebop Sunburst [1997, Cuneiform], B+
- w/John Adams, Mark Sanders: Totally Fried Up [1998, Slam], B+(**)
- East West North South [1998, FMR]
- The Great Divide [2000, Cuneiform Rune], B+(*)
- I You [1999, FMR]
- w/Keith Tippett, Philip Gibbs, Pete Fairclough: Onosante [2000, 577 Records], A
- 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
- Ancient and Future Airs [2008, Clean Feed], B+(*)
- w/Chris Corsano: Identical Sunsets [2010, ESP-Disk], B+(*)
- w/Tony Bianco: Thank You to John Coltrane [2011, Slam], B+(***)
- w/Tony Bianco: Tribute to Coltrane [2012, Slam]
- w/Matthew Bourne, Steve Davis, Dave Kane: Mandalas in the Sky [2013, Babel], A
- w/Percy Pursglove, Olie Brice, Jeff Willias: Palindromes [2020, West Hill], B+(***)
- w/Mark Sanders: Unity [2020, 577 Records], B+(**)
- Paul Dunmall Quintet: Yes Tomorrow [2021, Discus], B+(***)
- w/Olie Brice: The Laughing Stone [2021, Confront], B+(***)
- Paul Dunmall New Quartet: World Without [2021, 577], B+(**)
- Paul Dunmall Ensemble: It's a Matter of Fact [2022, Discus Music], B+(**)
- Bright Light a Joyous Celebration [2022, Discus Music], A
Trevor Dunn (1968 )
- Trevor Dunn Trio Convulsant Avec Folie à Quatre: Seances [2022, Pyroclastic], B+(***)
Cornell Dupree (1942 )
- Bop 'n' Blues [199495, Kokopelli], B+
Jon Durant
- w/Stephan Thelen: Crossings [2020, Alchemy], B+(**)
Phil Durrant
The Dutch Jazz Orchestra [1995 ]
- The Lady Who Swings the Band: Rediscovered Music of Mary Lou Williams [2005, Challenge], B+(**)
Dominic Duval (19442016)
- Nightbird Inventions [1997, Cadence Jazz]
- Live in Concert [1998, Cadence]
- The Navigator [1998, Leo]
- w/Jason Kao Hwang: The Experiment [1999, Blue Jackel], B+(**)
- Under the Pyramid [2000, Leo]
- No Respect [2003, Acoustics]
- w/Mark Whitecage: Rules of Engagement, Vol. 1 [2003, Drimala], A
- w/Joe McPhee: Rules of Engagement, Vol. 2 [2004, Drimala], B+(*)
- Coming From Us [2004, Quixotic]
- Songs for Krakow [2007, Not Two], 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+(***)
- Diversitonic [2022, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Gerry Eastman
- Gerry Eastman Trio: Trust Me [2021, self-released], B+(*)
Kyle Eastwood (1968 )
- Metropolitan [2009, Mack Avenue], B+(*)
Peter Ecklund (1945 )
- Ecklund at Elkhart [1994, Jazzology], B+
- Strings Attached [199295, Arbors]
Donald Edwards
- In the Vernacular [1998, Learning House Jazz]
- Evolution of an Influenced Mind [2013, Criss Cross], B+(**)
Marc Edwards (1949 )
- w/Guillaume Gargaud: Black Hole Universe [2019, Atypeek Music], B+(**)
Marty Ehrlich (1955 )
- Pliant Plaint [1987, Enja], B+(**)
- 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
- Just Before the Dawn [1995, New World], B+
- New York Child [1995, Enja], 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 [20022003, Palmetto], A
- News on the Rail [2005, Palmetto], B+(**)
- w/Myra Melford: Spark! [2007, Palmetto], B+(**)
- Things Have Got to Change [2008, Clean Feed], B+(*)
- w/Hankus Netsky: Fables [2010, Tzadik], B+(**)
- Marty Ehrlich's Rites Quartet: Frog Leg Logic [2011, Clean Feed], B+(***)
- A Trumpet in the Morning [2012, New World], A
- Trio Exaltation [2017, Clean Feed], B+(***)
8 Bold Souls [1986 ]
- Eight Bold Souls [1986, Sessoms]
- Sideshow [1991, Arabesque O103]
- Antfarm [1991, Arabesque O114], B+
- Last Option [1999, Thrill Jockey], A
Bruce Eisenbeil (1968 )
- Mural [1999, CIMP]
- Opium [2001, CIMP]
- Inner Constellation: Volume One [2004, Nemu], B+(**)
Either/Orchestra [1986 ]
- Radium [198788, Accurate]
- The Half-Life of Desire [1989, Accurate]
- The Calculus of Pleasure [1990, Accurate], A
- The Brunt [1993, Accurate], B+
- Across the Omniverse [198695, Accurate, 2 CD]
- Afro-Cubism [2002, Accurate], B+
- Éthiopiques 20: Live in Addis [2004, Buda Musique, 2 CD], A
- Mood Music for Time Travellers [20072010, Accurate], B+(**)
Mark Elf (1949 )
- A Minor Scramble [1996, Jen Bay]
- Liftoff [2005, Jen Bay], B+(*)
- Mark Elf Returns 2014 [2013, Jen Bay Jazz], B+(**)
Eliane Elias (1960 )
- Cross Currents [1987, Blue Note], B+(*)
- Plays Jobim [1990, Blue Note], B
- Solos and Duets [1994, Blue Note]
- Music From Man of La Mancha [1995, Concord], B+(*)
- 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+(***)
- Bossa Nova Stories [2008, Blue Note], B+(***)
- Light My Fire [2010, Concord], B+(***)
- I Thought About You: A Tribute to Chet Baker [2013, Concord], B+(**)
- Made in Brazil [2015, Concord], B+(*)
- Dance of Time [2017, Concord], B+(*)
- Love Stories [2019, Concord], B+(*)
- w/Chick Corea, Chucho Valdes: Mirror Mirror [2021, Candid], B+(***)
- Quietude [2022, Candid], B+(**)
John Ellis (1974 )
- 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+(**)
- Puppet Mischief [2009, ObliqSound], B+(*)
- w/Andy Bragen: Mobro [2011, Parade Light], B
- w/Andy Bragen: The Ice Siren [2016, Parade Light], B
- w/Adam Levy, Glenn Patscha: Say It Quiet [2021, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Lisle Ellis
- What We Live Fo(u)r [1994, Black Saint], B+(*)
- Sucker Punch Requiem: An Homage to Jean-Michael Basquiat [2005, Henceforth], B+(*)
Liberty Ellman (1971 )
- Orthodoxy [1998, Noir]
- Tactiles [2003, Pi]
- Ophiuchus Butterfly [2005, Pi], B+(**)
- Radiate [2014, Pi], A
- Last Desert [2019, Pi], B+(***)
Kahil El'Zabar (1953 )
- Ethnic Heritage Ensemble: Three Gentlemen from Chikago [1981, Moers], B+(**)
- Sacred Love [1985, Sound Aspects]
- Another Kind of Groove [1986, Sound Aspects]
- The Ritual [1987, Sound Aspects]
- Ethnic Heritage Ensemble: Ancestral Song: Live From Stockholm [1987, Silkheart], B+(***)
- 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+
- Ethnic Heritage Ensemble: Ka-Real [1997, Silkheart], B+(**)
- w/David Murray, Fred Hopkins: Love Outside of Dreams [1997, Delmark], A
- Jitterbug Junction [1998, CIMP], B+
- Papa's Bounce [1998, CIMP]
- w/Billy Bang: Spirits Entering [1998, Delmark], A
- Ethnic Heritage Ensemble: Freedom Jazz Dance [1999, Delmark], A
- w/Pharoah Sanders: Africa N'Da Blues [2000, Delmark], B+
- 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+
- Big M: A Tribute to Malachi Favors [2004, Delmark], A
- Transmigration [2005, Delmark], A
- Ethnic Heritage Ensemble: Hot 'N' Heavy [2006, Delmark], B+(***)
- Ethnic Heritage Ensemble: Mama's House Live: 35th Anniversary Project [2006, Katalyst Entertainment/City Hall], B+(**)
- Ancestors Are Amongst Us [2010, Katalyst]
- What It Is! [2012, Delmark], B+(***)
- Follow the Sun [2013, Delmark], B+(**)
- Ethnic Heritage Ensemble: Black Is Back: 40th Anniversary Project [2014, Katalyst], B+(***)
- Be Known: Ancient / Future / Music [2019, Spiritmuse], B+(***)
- w/David Murray: Kahil El'Zabar's Spirit Groove [2019, Spiritmuse], A
- Kahil El'Zabar's America the Beautiful [2018, Spiritmuse], B+(**)
- A Time for Healing [2021, Spiritmuse], B+(**)
- Spirit Gatherer: Tribute to Don Cherry [2022, Spiritmuse], B+(*)
- Kahil El'Zabar's Ethnic Heritage Ensemble: Open Me, a Higher Consciousness of Sound and Spirit [2023, Spiritmuse], A
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], A
- Spectral Domains [199798, Enja], B+(***)
- Luminous Cycles [2000, Between the Lines]
- Fourth World [2001, Between the Lines]
- Transformations [2001, Between the Lines], B+(*)
Frank Emilio (19212001)
- Ancestral Reflections [1998, Blue Note]
Andy Emler (1958 )
- w/David Liebman: Journey Around the Truth [2018, Signature Radio France], B+(*)
- Andy Emler MegaOctet: No Rush! [2021, La Buissonne], B+(**)
Giuseppe Emmanuele
- Reflection No. 2 [199698, Splasc(h)]
Marco Eneidi (19562016)
- Final Disconnect Notice [1994, Botticelli], B+(***)
- w/Glenn Spearman: Creative Music Orchestra: American Jungle Suite [1995, Music & Arts], B+(**)
- w/William Parker, Donald Robinson: Cherry Box [1998, Eremite], A
- w/Peter Kowald, Damon Smith, Spirit: Ghetto Calypso [2000, Not Two], B+(***)
- w/Vijay Anderson: Remnant Light [2004, Minus Zero], B+(**)
- Marco Eneidi Streamin' 4: Panta Rei [2013, ForTune], B+(*)
Bobby Enriquez (194396)
- Wild Piano [1987, Portrait]
- Live! in Tokyo [1989, GNP]
Enten Eller [1989 ]
- Antigone [1991, Splasc(h)]
- w/Tim Berne: Melquiades [1999, Splasc(h)], B+(**)
- Auto da Fé [2001, Splasc(h)]
- Euclide [2003, Splasc(h)]
Ed Epstein
- R/E/D/S: w/Bjarne Roupé, Göran Schelin, Dennis Drud: Sign of Four [2009, Origin], B+(*)
Peter Epstein
- Staring at the Sun [1999, MA]
- w/Brad Shepik, Matt Kilmer: Lingua Franca [20032004, Songlines], A
- EEA: w/Larry Engstrom, David Ake: The Dark [2008, Origin], C+
- w/Idée Fixe: Abstract Realism [2008, Origin], B+(***)
Ilhan Ersahin (1965 )
- w/Dave Harrington, Kenny Wolleson: Invite Your Eye [2022, Nublu], B+(*)
- w/Dave Harrington, Kenny Wollesen: Your Head You Know [2023, Nublu, EP], B+(*)
Peter Erskine (1954 )
- Peter Erskine [1982, Contemporary OJC]
- Transition [1986, Denon], B
- Sweet Soul [1991, Novus]
- w/Palle Danielsson, John Taylor: You Never Know [1992, ECM], B+(*)
- w/Palle Danielsson, John Taylor: Time Being [1993, ECM], B+(*)
- w/Palle Danielsson, John Taylor: As It Is [1995, ECM], B+(*)
- Behind Closed Doros Vol. 1 [199196, Fuzzy Music]
- w/John Taylor, Palle Danielsson: Juni [1997, ECM], B+(*)
- w/John Taylor, Palle Danielsson: As It Was [199297, ECM, 4CD], B+(*)
- 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+(*)
- w/Chuck Berghofer, Terry Trotter: The Trio: Live @ Charlie O's [2009, Fuzzy Music], B+(**)
- w/Bob Mintzer, Darek Oles, Alan Pasqua: Standards 2: Movie Music [2009, Fuzzy Music], B+(*)
- Peter Erskine and the Jam Music Lab All-Stars: Bernstein in Vienna [2021, Origin], B+(**)
Lars Erstrand (19362009)
- International All Stars: Live at Uttersberg '98 [1998, Gemini]
- Lars Erstrand Meets Rebecca Kilgore [2003, Gemini]
Dave Eshelman (1948 )
- Deep Voices [1988, Sea Breeze]
Ellery Eskelin (1959 )
- Setting the Standard [1988, Cadence]
- Forms [1990, 2004), Hatology], A
- Figure of Speech [1991, Soul Note], A
- Premonition [1992, Prime Source], B
- w/Andrea Parkins, Jim Black: One Great Day . . . [1996, Hatology], A
- w/Andrea Parkins, Jim Black: Kulak 29 and 30 [1997, Hatology], B+(***)
- w/Andrea Parkins, Jim Black: Five Other Pieces (+2) [1998, Hatology], B+(***)
- Dissonant Characters [1998, Hatology], A
- Ramifications [1999, Hatology], B+(***)
- The Secret Museum [1999, Hatology], B+(**)
- Vanishing Point [2000, Hatology], B+(**)
- w/Andrea Parkins, Jim Black: 12 (+1) Imaginary Views [2001, Hatology], A
- w/Andrea Parkins, Jim Black: Arcanum Moderne [2002, Hatology], A
- Ten [2004, Hatology], A
- Quiet Music [2006, Prime Source, 2 CD], B+(***)
- w/Andrea Parkins, Jim Black: One Great Night . . . Live [2007, Hatology], B+(***)
- w/Gerry Hemingway: Inbetween Spaces [2008, Auricle], A
- w/Gerry Hemingway: From the Archives: Live at the Stone in NYC, 2010 [2010, Auricle], B+(***)
- Trio New York [2011, Prime Source], A
- w/Susan Alcorn, Michael Formanek: Mirage [2012, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- Trio New York II [2013, Prime Source], A
- Solo Live at Snugs [2013, Hatology], B+(**)
- Trio Willisau Live [2015, Hatology], A
- w/Christian Weber, Michael Griener: Sensations of Tone [2016, Intakt], A
- w/Christian Weber, Michael Griener: The Pearls [2018, Intakt], B+(***)
Bruce Eskovitz
- One for Newk [1993, Koch Jazz]
- Invitation [2007, Pacific Coast Jazz], B+(**)
John Etheridge (1948 )
- Chasing Shadows [2001, Dyad]
Duane Eubanks (1969 )
- My Shining Hour [1999, TCB]
- Second Take [2001, TCB]
- Things of That Particular Nature [2015, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Kevin Eubanks (1957 )
- Spirit Talk [1993, Blue Note], B+
- East West Time Line [2017, Mack Avenue], B+(*)
- Eubanks Evans Experience: EEE [2022, Imani], B+(*)
Robin Eubanks (1955 )
- 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+(**)
- Robin Eubanks Mass Line Big Band: More Than Meets the Ear [2015, ArtistShare], B+(*)
Bill Evans [2] (1958 )
- The Alternative Man [1996, Blue Note], C+
- w/Scottish National Jazz Orchestra: Beauty and the Beast [2011, Spartacus], B+(**)
Brandon Evans (1972 )
- The Grove [2020, Human Plastic, EP], B+(**)
Orrin Evans (1976 )
- Justin Time [1996, Criss Cross]
- Captain Black [199798, Criss Cross]
- Listen to the Band [1999, Criss Cross], B+(***)
- Blessed Ones [2001, Criss Cross]
- Faith in Action [2009, Posi-Tone], B+(**)
- Tarbaby: The End of Fear [2010, Posi-Tone], A
- Captain Black Big Band [2010, Posi-Tone], B+(*)
- Freedom [2010, Posi-Tone], B+(**)
- Flip The Script [2012, Posi-Tone], B+(*)
- ". . . It Was Beauty" [2013, Criss Cross]
- Tarbaby: Ballad of Sam Langford [2013, Hipnotic], B+(***)
- Orrin Evans' Captain Black Big Band: Mother's Touch [2011, Posi-Tone], B+(**)
- Liberation Blues [2014, Smoke Sessions], B+(**)
- The Evolution of Oneself [2014, Smoke Sessions], B+(***)
- #Knowingishalfthebattle [2016, Smoke Sessions], B+(**)
- Orrin Evans and the Captain Black Big Band: Presence [2018, Smoke Sessions], B
- Orrin Evans and the Captain Black Big Band: The Intangible Between [2020, Smoke Sessions], B+(**)
- The Magic of Now [2021, Smoke Sessions], B+(***)
- Tarbaby: w/Oliver Lake: Dance of the Evil Toys [2022, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- The Red Door [20202022, Smoke Sessions], B
- Tarbaby: You Think This America [2022, Giant Step Arts], B+(***)
- Orrin Evans and the Captain Black Big Band: Walk a Mile in My Shoe [2024, Imani], B+(*()
The Evergreen Classic Jazz Band
- Trust Me . . . I'm a Musician [1990, Stomp Off]
- Early Tunes 19151932 [1995, Delmark], A
Excelsior Brass Band
- Jolly Reeds and Steamin' Horns [1983, GHB]
Christian Fabian
- Christian Fabian Trio: Hip to the Skip [2023, Spicerack], B+(*)
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]
Massimo Faraò (1965 )
Andy Farber
- This Could Be the Start of Something Big [2009, Black Warrior], B+(**)
Allen Farnham (1961 )
- Allen Farnham Meets the RIAS Big Band [1996, Concord], B
Joe Farnsworth (1968 )
- Time to Swing [2020, Smoke Sessions], B+(**)
- City of Sounds [2021, Smoke Sessions], B+(*)
- In What Direction Are You Headed? [2022, Smoke Sessions], B+(*)
Claudio Fasoli
- Welcome [1986, Soul Note]
Riccardo Fassi (1955 )
- Notte [1991, Splasc(h)]
- L'Amico Immaginario [1994, Splasc(h)]
- Walkabout [1996, Splasc(h)]
- Bellevile (Vite in Sospeso) [1998, Splasc(h)]
- Serial Killer [2001, Splasc(h)]
- Sitting in a Song [2009, Alice], B+(*)
Dan Faulk (1969 )
- Focusing In [1992, Criss Cross], B+
- Spirits in the Night [1996, Fresh Sound New Talent]
Rick Fay (192799)
- Tunes for Tommy [1996, Arbors]
Enrico Fazio
- Euphoria! [1989, Splasc(h)]
John Fedchock (1957 )
- New York Big Band [1992, Reservoir], B+(***)
- On the Edge [1997, Reservoir]
- Hit the Bricks [2000, Reservoir]
- No Nonsense [2002, Reservoir]
- Up and Running [2006, Reservoir], B
- Live at the Red Sea Jazz Festival [2008, Capri], B+(***)
- Live: Fluidity [2014, Summit], B+(***)
- Like It Is [2015, MAMA], B+(**)
- John Fedchock NY Sextet: Into the Shadows [2019, Summit], B+(**)
Avram Fefer (1965 )
- Calling All Spirits [1999, Cadence]
- Shades of the Muse [2003, CIMP]
- w/Bobby Few: Kindred Spirits [2004, Boxholder], B+
- w/Bobby Few: Heavenly Places [2004, Boxholder], B
- Ritual [2008, Clean Feed], B+(***)
- w/Eric Revis, Chad Taylor: Eliyahu [2010, Not Two], A
- Avram Fefer Quartet: Testament [2018, Clean Feed], B+(***)
- Juba Lee [2022, Clean Feed], A
Mark Feldman (1955 )
- Music for Violin Alone [1995, Tzadik]
- Music for Piano and Violin [1999, Avant]
- What Exit [2005, ECM], B
- Sounding Point [2020, Intakt]
- w/Dave Rempis, Tim Daisy: Sirocco [2022, Aerophonic], A
Simon H. Fell (19592020)
- Compilation I [1985, Bruce's Fingers]
- Termite [1989, Bruce's Fingers]
- Composition No. 12.5: Compilation II for Improvisers, Jazz Ensemble and Electronics [1990, Bruce's Fingers]
- Max [1991, Bruce's Fingers]
- Bogey's [1991, Bruce's Fingers]
- w/Alan Wilkinson, Paul Hession: Foom! Foom! [1992, Bruce's Fingers]
- The Horrors of Darmstadt [1993, Shock]
- Frankenstein [199296, Bruce's Fingers]
- Composition No. 30: Compilation III [1998, Bruce's Fingers, 2 CD]
- Ghost Notes [199798, Bruce's Fingers]
- Kaleidozyklen [2000, Bruce's Fingers]
- The Exploding Flask of Muesli: Electroacoustic and Electronic Works 19942002 [19942002, Bruce's Fingers], B+(*)
- Simon H. Fell Composition No. 62: Compilation IV [2005, Bruce's Fingers]
- Elektrik Toboggan [2009, Victo]
- SFE: Positions and Descriptions [2011, Clean Feed], B+(***)
- Le Bruit De La Musique [2015, Confront], B+(*)
- Virtual Company: Virtual Company [2018, Confront], A
Eric Felten (1964 )
- T-Bop [1991, Soul Note], B+
- Gratitude [1994, Soul Note]
- Erik Felten Meets the Dek-Tette [2005, VSOP], B+
- Seize the Night [2007, Melotone], B+(**)
Agustí Fernández (1954 )
- Agustí Fernández Trio with William Parker & Susie Ibarra: One Night at the Joan Miró Foundation: July 16th, 1998 [1998, Fundacja Sluchaj], A
- w/Peter Kowald: Sea of Lead [2000, Hopscotch], B+(*)
- Lonely Woman [2004, Taller/Sirulita], B+(**)
- Critical Mass [2005, Psi]
- El Laberint de la Memória [2010, Mbari Musica], B+(***)
- Ambrosia [2011, Riti]
- w/Rafal Mazur: Ziran [2016, Not Two], B+(*)
- w/Albert Cirera, Ramon Prats: The Liquid Trio Plays Bernoulli [2017, Sluchaj Fundacja], B+(***)
- Liquid Quintet: w/Artur Majewski, Albert Cirera, Rafal Mazur, Ramon Prats: Flux [2017, Funcadja Sluchaj], B+(**)
- w/Liudas Mockunas: Improdimensions [2019, NoBusiness], B+(***)
Glenn Ferris (1950 )
Garrison Fewell (19532015)
- Reflections of a Clear Moon [1997, Accurate]
- Birdland Sessions [2000, Koch Jazz]
- The Lady of Khartoum [2007, Creative Nation Music]
- Variable Sound Density Orchestra [2009, Creative Nation Music]
- w/Roy Campbell, Luther Gray: Invisible Resonance Trio [2013, Creative Nation Music], B+(***)
Joe Fiedler (1965 )
- 110 Bridge St. [1998, CIMP]
- Plays the Music of Albert Mangelsdorff [2005, Clean Feed], B+(***)
- The Crab [2007, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- Sacred Chrome Orb [2011, YSL], A
- Joe Fiedler's Big Sackbut [2011, YSL], B+(***)
- Joe Fiedler's Big Sackbut: Sackbut Stomp [2013, Multiphonics Music], B+(***)
- I'm In [2015, Multiphonics Music], A
- Like, Strange [2017, Multiphonics Music], B+(***)
- Open Sesame [2018, Multiphonics Music], B+(***)
- Joe Fiedler's Big Sackbut: Live in Graz [2019, Multiphonics Music], B+(**)
- Joe Fiedler's "Open Sesame": Fuzzy and Blue [2021, Multiphonics], B+(***)
- Solo: The Howland Sessions [2022, Multiphonics], B+(**)
Ken Field
- Tokyo in F [2000, Sublingual]
- Under the Skin [2006, Innova]
- Sensorium: Music for Dance and Film [2012, Innova], B+(**)
Scott Fields (1957 )
- Fugu [1995, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- 5 Frozen Eggs [1996, Clean Feed], B+(***)
- Dénouement [1997, Clean Feed], B+(*)
- Mamet [2000, Delmark]
- Beckett [2005, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- Bitter Love Songs [2007, Clean Feed], A
- Samuel [2009, New World]
- w/Multiple Joyce Orchestra: Moersbow / OZZO [2009, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- w/Matthias Schubert: Minaret Minuets [2010, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- Frail Lumber [2010, Not Two], B+(*)
Amina Figarova (1966 )
- Come Escape With Me [2004, Munich], B
- September Suite [2004, Munich], B+
- Above the Clouds [2008, Munich], B
- Sketches [2010, Munich], B+(*)
- Twelve [2012, In + Out], B+(**)
- Blue Whisper [2014, In + Out], B
- Persistence [2018, AmFi], B
- Joy [2022, AmFi], 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 (1948 )
- Fat Onions [1993, Cadence]
- Ringtaw [1996, Zaabway]
- Anahad [1998, Cadence]
- w/Randall Colbourne, James Chumley Hunt, Mike Roberson: Borrowed From Children [2019, 577 Records], B+(**)
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+(*)
- Throw Down Your Heart: Tales From the Acoustic Planet Vol. 3: Africa Sessions [2009, Rounder], A
- w/Zakir Hussain, Edgar Meyer: The Melody of Rhythm: Triple Concerto & Music for Trio [2009, Koch], B+(*)
- My Bluegrass Heart [2021, Renew, 2CD], B+(*)
- As We Speak [2023, Thirty Tigers], B+(*)
Floros Floridis
Chris Flory (1953 )
- For All We Know [1988, Concord]
- City Life [1993, Concord]
- Word on the Street [1996, Double Time]
- For You [2007, Arbors], B+(**)
- The Chris Flory Quintet Featuring Scott Hamilton [2012, Arbors], B+(***)
The Flying Luttenbachers [1994 ]
- Constructive Destruction [1994, UgExplode]
- Revenge of the Flying Luttenbachers [1996, Skin Graft], B
- Alptraum [2000, Pan]
- Infection and Decline [2002, Troubleman Unlimited]
- Cataclysm [2006, UgExplode]
- Destroy All Music [2007, Skin Graft]
Chuck Folds (1938 )
- Hitting His Stride [1996, Arbors], B+(***)
- Remember Doc Cheatham [2000, Arbors]
Fool Proof
- No Friction [1988, Gramavision], B+
Joe Fonda (1954 )
- w/Michael Jefry Stevens: Parallel Lines [1997, Music & Arts]
- Full Circle Suite [1999, CIMP]
- w/Michael Jefry Stevens: Live at the Bunker [2000, Leo]
- Distance [2001, Leo]
- w/Michael Jefry Stevens: The Healing [2002, Leo]
- w/Barry Altschul, Billy Bang: Transforming the Space [2003, CIMP], A
- w/Michael Jefry Stevens: Forever Real [2005, 482 Music], B+
- FAB Trio: w/Barry Altschul, Billy Bang: History of Jazz in Reverse [2005, TUM], A
- w/Michael Jefry Stevens: Trio [2006, Not Two], B+(**)
- w/Michael Jefry Stevens: Memphis [2008, Playscape], B+(**)
- The Fonda/Stevens Group: Trio + 2: Live in Katowice [2009, Not Two], B+(*)
- Joe Fonda Quartet: Eyes on the Horizon [2024, Long Song], U
Mitchel Forman (1956 )
- Now and Then [1992, Novus]
- Perspectives [20052006, Marsis Jazz], B+(*)
Michael Formanek (1958 )
- Wide Open Spaces [1990, Enja], A
- Extended Animation [1991, Enja]
- Loose Cannon [1992, Soul Note]
- Low Profile [1993, Enja], B+
- Nature of the Beast [1996, Enja], B
- Am I Bothering You? [1997, Screwgun]
- The Rub and Spare Change [2009, ECM], B+(**)
- Small Places [2011, ECM], B+(**)
- w/Ensemble Kolossus: The Distance [2014, ECM], B+(***)
- Michael Formanek Quartet: Pre-Apocalyptic [2014, Out of Your Head Untamed], B+(***)
- Michael Formanek Elusion Quartet: Time Like This [2018, Intakt], B+(**)
- Michael Formanek Very Practical Trio: w/Tim Berne, Mary Halvorson: Even Better [2019, Intakt], B+(***)
- w/Peter Formanek: Dyads [2019, Out of Your Head], A
- Imperfect Measures [2017, Intakt], B+(**)
- Michael Formanek Elusion Quartet: As Things Do [2022, Intakt], B+(***)
- Location Location Location: w/Anthony Pirog, Mike Pride: Damaged Goods [2023, Cuneiform], B+(*)
Joel Forrester
- w/Phillip Johnston: Live at the Hillside Club [2010, Asynchronous], B+(**)
Chris Forsyth
- Evolution Here We Come [2021, No Quarter], B+(**)
- Basic: This Is Basic [2024, No Quartet], B+(***)
Anat Fort (1970 )
- Peel [199899, self-released]
- A Long Story [2004, ECM], B+(***)
- And If [2009, ECM], B+(***)
- w/Gianluigi Trovesi: Birdwatching [2013, ECM], B+(***)
- Anat Fort Trio: Colour [2019, Sunnyside], B+(**)
- The Berlin Sessions [2022, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Four80East [1998 ]
- The Album [1998, Boomtang]
Jean-Marc Foussat (1955 )
- Abattage [197381, 2023), Fou], B+(***)
- w/Sylvain Guérineau, Joe McPhee: Quod [2010, Fou], B+(*)
- L'Oiseau [20112012, Fou], B
- w/Ramón Lopez: Ça Barbare, Là! [2012, Fou], B+(**)
- Nopal: w/Simon Hénocq: Nopal [2013, Fou], B+(**)
- Marsa Fouty: w/Fred Marty: Concerts [2015, Fou], B
- w/Jean-Luc Petit: . . . D'Où Vient La Lumière! [2015, Fou], B
- w/Daunik Lazro, Evan Parker: Café Oto 2020 [2020, Fou], B+(**)
- w/Thomas Lehn: Spie(l)gehungen [2017, Fou], B+(***)
- w/Daunik Lazro: Trente-Cinq Minutes and Vingt-Trois Secondes [2023, Fou], B+(***)
Curtis Fowlkes (19512023)
- w/Catfish Corner: Respect [1999, Knitting Factory]
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]
- Standards [2001, Origin]
- Perpetually Hip [2005, Favored Nations Cool, 2 CD], B+(**)
- Standards, Old and New [2012, Origin], B+(*)
- This Bird Still Flies [19852018, Origin], B+(*)
- Mimi Fox Organ Trio: One for Wes [2022, Origin], 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], B+(***)
- The Bright Side [2021, Anzic], B+(**)
Yves François
- Blues for Hawk [198182, Delmark], B+
Dave Frank
- Turning It Loose! [20072008, Jazzheads], B
- Portrait of New York [2009, Jazzheads], B+(*)
Rebecca Coupe Franks
- Check the Box [2010, RCF], B+(*)
Hugh Fraser
- Pas de Problemes [1989, CBC]
Nick Fraser
- Owls in Daylight [1997, Mutable]
- Towns and Villages [2012, Barnyard], A
- Drumheller: Sometimes Machine [2014, Barnyard], B+(*)
- w/Tony Malaby, Kris Davis: Too Many Continents [2015, Clean Feed], B+(***)
- Starer [2016, self-released], B+(**)
- Is Life Long? [2016, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- w/Kris Davis, Tony Malaby: Zoning [2019, Astral Spirits], B+(**)
- Nick Fraser Quartet: If There Were No Opposites [2019, Ezz-Thetics], B+(*)
Free Jazz Quartet [1989 ]
- Premonitions [1989, Matchless], B+(***)
- Memories for the Future [1992, Matchless]
Free Range Rat [19981999]
- Free Range Rat [1999, CIMP]
- Nut Club [1999, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Paolo Fresu (1961 )
- Mamut: Music for a Mime [198586, Splasc(h)]
- Ballads [1991, Splasc(h)]
- Contos [1993, EGEA]
- Ensalada Mistica [1994, Splasc(h)]
- Metamorfosi [1998, RCA]
- Melos [2000, RCA Victor]
- Scores! [2002, CAM Jazz]
- w/Richard Galliano, Jan Lundgren: Mare Nostrum [2007, ACT Music], B+(**)
- Mistico Mediterraneo [2011, ECM], B+(**)
- Desertico [2012, Tuk Music], B+(*)
- Mare Nostrum II [2014, ACT Music], B+(**)
- w/Richard Galliano, Jan Lundgren: Mare Nostrum III [2018, ACT], B+(**)
- w/Dino Rubino, Marco Bardoscia, Daniele Di Bonaventura: Ferlinghetti [2022, Tuk Music], B+(***)
- w/Omar Sosa: Food [2023, Tuk Music], B+(**)
Fred Fried (1948 )
- When Winter Comes [2002, Ballet Tree], B
- The Wisdom of Notes [2006, Ballet Tree], B+(**)
- EnCore [2011, Ballet Tree], B+(*)
- Fred Fried and Core: Core Bacharach [2013, Ballet Tree], B+(*)
Erik Friedlander (1960 )
- 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], B+(***)
- Fifty: Miniatures for Improvising Quintet [2008, Skipstone], B+(**)
- Bonebridge [2011, Skipstone], B+(***)
- Claws and Wings [2013, Skipstone], B+(***)
- Nighthawks [2013, Skipstone], B+(***)
- Oscalypso: Tribute to Oscar Pettiford [2015, Skipstone], A
- Rings [2016, Skipstone], B+(***)
- Artemisia [2017, Skipstone], B+(**)
- Sentinel [2020, Skipstone], B+(**)
- A Queen's Firefly [2021, Skipstone], B+(***)
- She Sees [2023, Skipstone], B+(*)
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 [199596, 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], B+(*)
- Blues Dream [2001, Nonesuch], B
- The Willies [2002, Nonesuch], A
- The Intercontinentals [2002, Nonesuch], B+(***)
- Unspeakable [2004, Nonesuch], B+(**)
- Richter 858 [2005, Songlines], B
- East West [20032004, Nonesuch, 2 CD], A
- w/Ron Carter, Paul Motian: Bill Frisell/Ron Carter/Paul Motian [2005, Nonesuch], B+(**)
- Floratone: Floratone [2007, Blue Note], B+(***)
- History, Mystery [20022007, Nonesuch, 2 CD], A
- Disfarmer [2008, Nonesuch], A
- Beautiful Dreamers [2010, Savoy Jazz], A
- Sign of Life [2010, Savoy Jazz], B+(**)
- All We Are Saying . . . [2011, Savoy Jazz], B+(**)
- Floratone: Floratone II [2012, Savoy Jazz], B+(***)
- The Kentucky Derby Is Decadent and Depraved [2012, 429], B
- Big Sur [2012, Okeh], B+(**)
- Guitar in the Space Age [2014, Okeh], B+(***)
- When You Wish Upon a Star [2015, Okeh], B
- w/Thomas Morgan: Small Town [2016, ECM], B+(**)
- Music IS [2017, Okeh], B+(**)
- w/Thomas Morgan: Epistrophy [2016, ECM], B+(*)
- Harmony [2016, Blue Note], B+(*)
- Valentine [2020, Blue Note], B+(**)
- Four [2022, Blue Note], B+(*)
- Orchestras (Live) [20212022, Blue Note, 2CD], B+(**)
Frisque Concordance
- Spellings [1992, Random Acoustics]
- Distinct Machinery [20172018, Random Acoustics, 2CD], A
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]
- South Wind [1997, Libra]
- Jo [1998, Buzz], B+(**)
- w/Mark Dresser, Jim Black: Toward, "To West" [1998, Enja], A
- April Shower [1999, Buzz]
- 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 [20002003, 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+(**)
- Double Duo: w/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 [20062007, Libra], A
- Satoko Fujii Orchestra New York: Summer Suite [2007, Libra], A
- w/Myra Melford: Under the Water [2007, Libra], B+(**)
- Satoko Fujii Ma-Do: Heat Wave [2008, Not Two], B+(**)
- Satoko Fujii Orchestra Nagoya: Sanrei [2008, Bakamo], B+(**)
- Satoko Fujii Ma-do: Desert Ship [2009, Not Two], B+(**)
- Satoko Fujii Orchestra Tokyo: Zakopane [2009, Libra], B+(***)
- Satoko Fujii Min-Yoh Ensemble: Watershed [2009, Libra], B+(**)
- Kaze: Rafale [2010, Libra], B+(**)
- Satoko Fujii Orchestra New York: Eto [2010, Libra], B+(**)
- Satoko Fujii Ma-Do: Time Stands Still [2011, Not Two], B+(**)
- Spring Storm [2013, Libra], B+(***)
- Kaze: Tornado [2012, Libra], A
- Gen Himmel [2012, Libra], A
- Satoko Fujii Orchestra New York: Shiki [2013, Libra], B+(**)
- Kaze: Uminari [2014, Circum-Libra], B+(***)
- Satoko Fujii Orchestra Berlin: Ichigo Ichie [2014, Libra], A
- Satoko Fujii Tobira: Yamiyo Ni Karasu [2014, Libra], B+(***)
- Satoko Fujii Orchestra Tokyo: Peace [2014, Libra], A
- w/Joe Fonda: Duet [2015, Long Song], B+(***)
- Trouble Kaze: June [2016, Circum-Disc], B+(*)
- Invisible Hand [2016, Cortez Sound], A
- w/Natsuki Tamura: Kisaragi [20152016, Libra], B+(*)
- Live at Jazz Room Cortez [2016, Cortez Sound], B
- Satoko Fujii Orchestra New York: Fukushima [2016, Libra], B+(**)
- Solo [2017, Libra], B+(**)
- Kaze: Atody Man [2017, Libra], B+(***)
- Satoko Fujii Orchestra Berlin: Ninety-Nine Years [2018, Libra], B+(**)
- w/Joe Fonda, Gianni Mimmo: Triad [2018, Long Song], B+(***)
- w/Joe Fonda: Mizu [2018, Long Song], B+(***)
- This Is It!: 1538 [2018, Libra], B+(**)
- Mahobin: Live at Big Apple in Kobe [2018, Libra], B+(**)
- Amu: Weave [2018, Libra, CD+DVD], B+(*)
- Satoko Fujii Orchestra Tokyo: Kikoeru: Tribute to Masaya Kimura [2018, Libra], A
- Solo Piano: Stone [2018, Libra], B+(**)
- w/Ramon Lopez: Confluence [2018, Libra], B+(***)
- w/Joe Fonda: Four [2018, Long Song], B+(***)
- Toh-Kichi: w/Taysuya Yoshida: Baikamo [2019, Libra], B+(***)
- Satoko Fujii Orchestra New York: Entity [2019, Libra], B+(***)
- w/Natsuki Tamura: Pentas: Tribute to Eric and Chris Stern [2019, Not Two], B+(**)
- Kaze: w/Ikue Mori: Sand Storm [2020, Libra], B+(***)
- Futari: Beyond [2019, Libra], B+(*)
- Hazuki: Piano Solo [2020, Libra], B+(***)
- Satoko Fujii Tokyo Trio: Moon on the Lake [2020, Libra], B+(***)
- Piano Music [2021, Libra], B+(*)
- Futari: Underground [20182021, Libra], B+(**)
- This Is It!: Mosaic [2021, Libra], B+(***)
- Hajimeru [2021, Libra], B+(*)
- w/Joe Fonda: Thread of Light [2021, FSR], B+(***)
- Bokyaku [2022, Libra], B
- Hyaku: One Hundred Dreams [2022, Libra], A
- w/Otomo Yoshihide: Perpetual Motion [2022, Ayler], B+(***)
- Kaze: w/Ikue Mori: Crustal Movement [20212022, Libra], A
- Torrent: Piano Solo [2022, Libra], B+(**)
- Trio San: w/Taiko Saito, Yuko Oshima: Hibiki [2023, Jazzdor], B+(***)
- Satoko Fujii Tokyo Trio: Jet Black [2023, Libra], B+(***)
- Kaze: Unwritten [2023, Circum/Libra], B+(***)
- Satoko Fujii Quartet: Dog Days of Summer [2024, Libra], B+(***)
Yuko Fujiyama (1954 )
- w/Graham Haynes, Ikue Mori: Quiet Passion [2019, Intakt], B+(**)
Fun Horns [1990 ]
- Live in South America [1992, Klangraume], B+
Stephane Furic
- The Twitter-Machine [1992, Soul Note]
- Crossing Brooklyn Ferry [1996, Soul Note]
Furt
- Dead or Alive [20022004, Matchless]
- Omnivm [20052006, Matchless]
Andy Fusco
- Vortex [2017, SteepleChase], B+(**)
- Remembrance [2019, SteepleChase], B+(*)
Joel Futterman (1946 )
- Inneraction [1984, Mahakala Music], B+(***)
- Vision in Time [1988, Silkheart], B+(**)
- Berlin Images [1991, Silkheart], B+(***)
- w/Kidd Jordan: Nickelsdorf Konfrontation [1995, Silkheart], B+(*)
- w/Kidd Jordon, Alvin Fielder: Southern Extreme [1997, Drimala], B+(**)
- w/William Parker, Jimmy Williams: Authenticity [1998, Kali], B
- 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+(*)
- w/Ike Levin: Live in Chicago [2007, Charles Lester Music], B+(***)
- Creation Series [2008, NoBusiness, 5CD], A
- Intervals [2018, Fundacja Sluchaj], B+(*)
- Warp and Weft [2021, Mahakala Music, 2CD], B+(***)
- w/Chad Fowler: Timeless Moments [2022, Mahakala Music], B+(**)
- w/William Parker, Chad Fowler, Steve Hirsh: The Deep [2022, Mahakala Music], A
- Innervoice [2024, NoBusiness], B+(***)
Steve Gadd (1945 )
- Gadditude [2013, BFM Jazz], B+(*)
- w/Eddie Gomez, Ronnie Cuber, WDR Big Band: Center Stage [2022, Leopard], B+(*)
Anders Gahnold
- Flowers for Johnny [198385, 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 Inédits [199698], A
- Gallianissimo! The Best of Richard Galliano [19852001, Dreyfus], A
- Tangaria Quartet [2006, Milan]
- Luz Negro [2006, Milan]
- If You Love Me [2006, CAM Jazz], B+(**)
- Sentimentale [2014, Resonance], A
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 )
Vyacheslav "Slava" Ganelin (1944 )
- The Ganelin Trio: Opuses [1989, Leo], B
- On Stage . . . Backstage [199293, Leo]
- Ganelin Trio Priority: Live in Lugano [2006, Not Two], B+(**)
- w/Lenny Sendersky: Hotel Cinema [2016, Leo], B+(**)
- w/Alexey Kruglov, Oleg Yudanov: Access Point [2017, Losen], B+(***)
- w/Deniss Pashkevich, Arkady Gotesman: Variations [2018, Jersika], B+(*)
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+(**)
- Signature Time [2011, Sunnyside], B+(*)
- Clarity [2012, Sunnyside], B+(***)
- Life in Real Time [2014, Sunnyside], B+(***)
- Serious Play (Solo Piano) [2017, Sunnyside], B+(*)
- La Marseillaise [2019, Sunnyside], B+(**)
- Close Connection [2022, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Tim Garland (1966 )
- Storms/Nocturnes: w/Geoffrey Keezer, Joe Locke: Rising Tide [2003, Sirocco Jazz]
- Storms/Nocturnes: w/Geoffrey Keezer, Joe Locke: Via [2010, Origin], B
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 [20012002, Warner Brothers], B+(**)
- Beyond the Wall [2006, Nonesuch], B
- w/Pharoah Sanders: Sketches of MD [2008, Mack Avenue], A
- Seeds From the Underground [2012, Mack Avenue], B+(**)
- Pushing the World Away [2013, Mack Avenue], B
- Do Your Dance! [2016, Mack Avenue], B+(*)
- Sounds From the Ancestors [2021, Mack Avenue], B+(**)
- w/Svoy: Who Killed AI? [2024, Mack Avenue], B+(**)
Christian Garrick
- Four Spirits [2001, Flying Blue]
- At the Dimming of the Day [2006, Flying Blue]
- Homage to Grappelli [2007, Flying Blue]
George Garzone (1950 )
- The Fringe: It's Time for the Fringe [1992, Soul Note], B+
- Four's and Two's [1996, NYC], B+
- The Fringe: Live in Israel [1997, Soul Note]
- Moodiology [1998, NYC], B+(**)
- The Fringe in New York [2000, NYC], B+(**)
- Among Friends [2009, Stunt], B+(***)
- w/Jerry Bergonzi, Carl Winther, Johnny Aman, Anders Mogensen: Quintonic [2013, Stunt], B+(***)
Geoff Gascoyne
- Voices of Spring [1995, Jazzizit]
- Autumn [1999, Jazzizit]
Clementine Gasser
- w/Janek Kochan, Tellef Øgrim: What's Wrong With Now? [2012, Not Two]
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 )
- The Other Shore [2000, Cryptogramophone]
- Mask [2002, Cryptogramophone]
- One and the Same [2005, Cryptogramophone], B+(*)
- House of Return [2008, Cryptogramophone], B+(*)
- Open Source [2011, Cryptogramophone], B+(**)
- The Smudges: Song and Call [2021, Cryptogramophone], B+(*)
Charles Gayle (19392023)
- Spirits Before [1988, Silkheart], B+(***)
- Homeless [1988, Silkheart], B+(**)
- Touchin' on Trane [1991, FMP], A
- w/Milford Graves, William Parker: WEBO [1991, Black Editions Archive, 2CD], A
- Repent [1992, Knitting Factory Works], B
- More Live at the Knitting Factory: February, 1993 [1993, Knitting Factory Works, 2CD], B+(***)
- Consecration [1993, Black Saint], B
- Vol. 1: Translations [1993, Silkheart], B+(*)
- Vol. 2: 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+(***)
- Forgiveness [2007, Not Two]
- Streets [2011, Northern Spy], A
- Christ Everlasting [2014, ForTune], A
- w/William Parker, Hamid Drake: Live at Jazzwerkstatt Peitz [2014, Jazzwerkstatt], B+(***)
- w/Giovani Barcella, Manolo Cabras: Live in Belgium [2015, El Negocito], B+(***)
- Solar System [2016, ForTune], A
- w/Giovanni Barcella, Manolo Cabras: The Alto Sessions [2017, El Negocito], 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+(*)
- George Gee Swing Orchestra: Winter Wonderland [2023, self-released], B+(**)
Hans Geisser (1961 )
- w/Guerino Mazzola: Folia / The Unam Concert [2000, Silkheart], B+(*)
- w/Shiro Onuma: Duo: Live at Yokohama Little John [2007, Leo], B+(*)
Maximilian Geller (1964 )
- Alpenglühen [2011, Ozella], B+(*)
Moncef Genoud (1961 )
- Aqua [2004, Savoy Jazz], A
Brian Gephart
- Standing on Two Feet [2012, Origin], B
Bruce Gertz
- Red Handed [1998, Double Time]
Terje Gewelt
- Hide and Seek [1998, Resonant]
Maurizio Giammarco (1952 )
Joe Giardullo
- w/Carlos Zingaro: Falling Water [2003, Drimala]
- No Work Today: Nine for Steve Lacy [2004, Drimala], B+(***)
- Weather [2004, Not Two], B
Gerry Gibbs (1964 )
- Live at Luna [2005, Whaling City Sound]
- Play the Music of Miles Davis 19671975 [2008, Whaling City Sound, 2CD], B+(**)
- Gerry Gibbs Thrasher Dream Trio: w/Kenny Barron, Ron Carter: Dream a Little Dream [2013, Whaling City Sound], B+(***)
- Gerry Gibbs Thrasher Dream Trio: w/Kenny Barron, Ron Carter: We're Back [2014, Whaling City Sound], B+(**)
- Gerry Gibbs Thrasher Dream Trio: w/Ron Carter, Kenny Barron: Live in Studio [2015, Whaling City Sound], B+(**)
- Gerry Gibbs & Thrasher People: Weather or Not [2016, Whaling City Sound], B
- Gerry Gibbs Thrasher Dream Trios: Songs From My Father [2021, Whaling City Sound, 2CD], B+(**)
John Gill (1954 )
- John Gill's San Francisco Jazz Band: Turk Murphy Style [1989, GHB], A
- John Gill's Novelty Orchestra of New Orleans: "Smile, Darn Ya, Smile" [1991, Stomp Off], B+(***)
- John Gill's Novelty Orchestra of New Orleans: Headin' for Better Times [1992, Stomp Off], B+(***)
- John Gill's Dixie Serenaders: Looking for a Little Bluebird [1994, Stomp Off], A
- John Gill's Dixie Serenaders: Take Me to the Midnight Cakewalk Ball [1995, Stomp Off], A
- John Gill's Dixie Serenaders: "Listen to that Dixie Band!!" [1997, Stomp Off], B+(**)
- John Gill's Jazz Kings: "I Must Have It!" [2004, Stomp Off], B+(***)
- Learn to Croon: John Gill and His Sentimental Serenaders Remember Bing Crosby [2009, Stomp Off], B+(**)
Joe Gilman (1962 )
- Time Again: Brubeck Revisited, Vol. 1 [2004, Sunnyside]
- View So Tender: Wonder Revisited, Vol. 2 [2004, Capri], B+(**)
- Americanvas [2009, Capri], B+(***)
- Relativity [2010, Capri], B+(*)
Vince Giordano (1952 )
- Vince Giordano's Nighthawks: Quality Shout! [199293, Stomp Off], A
Rosario Giuliani (1967 )
- Duets for Trane [1998, Philology]
- Lennie's Pennies [2009, Dreyfus Jazz], B+(**)
Frode Gjerstad (1948 )
- w/Kent Carter, John Stevens: Detail-90 [1990, NoBusiness], B+(***)
- Hello, Goodbye [1992, Emanem]
- Seeing New York From the Ear [1996, Cadence]
- Frode Gjerstad Trio: w/William Parker, Hamid Drake: Remember to Forget [1997, Circulasione Totale], B+(***)
- Invisible Touch [1998, Cadence]
- w/William Parker, Hamid Drake: Minneapolis Vol 1 [2000, Circulasione Totale], B+(*)
- w/William Parker, Hamid Drake: Minneapolis Vol 2 [2000, Circulasione Totale], B
- The Welsh Chapel [2002, Cadence Jazz]
- Frode Gjerstad Trio: Mothers & Fathers & [2005, Circulasione Totale], B+(***)
- w/Louis Moholo-Moholo: Gromka [2013, Circulasione Totale], B+(*)
- Frode Gjerstad Trio With Steve Swell: w/Steve Swell: At Constellation [2014, Circulasione Totale], B+(***)
- w/Steve Swell: Bop Stop [2017, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- w/Fred Lonberg-Holm, Matthew Shipp: Season of Sadness [2018, Iluso], B
- Frode Gjerstad Trio + 1: Forgotten City [2018, PNL], B+(*)
- Tales From [2019, Fundacja Sluchaj], B+(**)
- w/Isach Skeidsvoll: Twenty Fingers [2021, Relative Pitch], A
- w/Matthew Shipp: We Speak [2022, Relative Pitch], B+(**)
- Fode Gjerstad Trio: Unknown Purposes [2023, Circulasione Totale], B+(***)
- w/Margaux Oswald, Ivar Myrset Asheim: Another Step [2024, Circulasione Totale], B+(*)
Ole Amund Gjersvik
- Appasionata Criminelle [1991, Acoustic]
Frank Glover
- Politico [2005, Owl Studios], B+(*)
- Abacus [2009, Owl Studios], B
Aaron Goldberg (1974 )
- Turning Point [1999, J Curve]
- Worlds [2003, Sunnyside], B+(**)
- Home [2007, Sunnyside], B+(*)
- w/Guillermo Klein: Bienestan [2009, Sunnyside], B+(**)
- w/Ali Jackson, Omer Avital: Yes! [2009, Sunnyside], B+(**)
- The Now [20092014, Sunnyside], B+(*)
- At the Edge of the World [2016, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Ben Goldberg (1959 )
- The Relative Value of Things [199192, 331/4]
- Eight Phrases for Jefferson Rubin [1996, Victo], B+(**)
- The Door, the Hat, the Chair, the Fact [2004, Cryptogramophone], B+(***)
- Speech Communication [2009, Tzadik], B+(***)
- Go Home [2009, BAG], B+(***)
- Baal: The Book of Angels, Vol. 15 [2009, Tzadik], B+(***)
- Subatomic Particle Homesick Blues [2008, BAG], B+(***)
- Unfold Ordinary Mind [2012, BAG], B+(**)
- Ben Goldberg School: Vol. 1: The Humanities [2012, BAG], B+(**)
- w/Adam Levy, Smith Dobson: Worry Later [2014, BAG], B+(**)
- Orphic Machine [2015, BAG], B+(***)
- Good Day for Cloud Fishing [2017, Pyroclastic], B
- Everything Happens to Be [2018, BAG Productions], B+(***)
- Plague Diary [2020, BAG Production]
- Music for an Avant-Garde Massage Parlour [2020, BAG Production], 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
- In My Room [20102011, BFM Jazz], B+(*)
- w/Peter Bernstein, Bill Stewart: Perpetual Pendulum [2021, Smoke Sessions], B+(**)
Mac Gollehon
- La Fama [198096, self-released], B+(**)
- In the Spirit of Fats Navarro [2000, Half Note]
- Odyssey of Nostalgia [2011, American Showplace Music], B+(**)
Dennis González (19542022)
- Stars / Air / Stripes [1981, Daagnim], B+(*)
- Stefan [1986, Silkheart], A
- Dennis Gonzalez New Dallas Sextet: Namesake [1987, Silkheart], B+(**)
- Dennis Gonzalez Dallas-London Sextet: Catechism [1987, Music & Arts], B+(**)
- Debenge, Debenge [1988, Silkheart], B
- Dennis Gonzalez New Dallasangeles: The Desert Wind [1989, Silkheart], B+(*)
- The Earth and the Heart [1989, Konnex]
- Hymn for the Perfect Heart of a Pearl [1990, Konnex]
- Welcome to Us [1993, Koch], B+
- Forever the Falling of Stars [1995, Daagnim], B+(**)
- w/Yusef Komunyakaa: Herido: Live at St. James Cathedral, Chicago [1999, 8th Harmonic Breakdown], 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 [20032004, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- The Gift of Discernment [2005, Not Two], A
- w/João Paulo: Scape Grace [2007, Clean Feed], B+(*)
- A Matter of Blood [2008, Furthermore], B+(***)
- w/João Paulo: So Soft Yet [2010, Clean Feed], B+(***)
- The Hymn Project [2010, Daagnim], B+(**)
- w/Yells at Eels: Resurrection and Life [20102011, Ayler], B+(**)
- Yells at Eels: In Quiet Waters [2013, ForTune], B+(***)
- Denis Gonzalez's Ataraxia: Ts'iibil Chaaltun [2017, Daagnim], B+(*)
Jerry Gonzalez (19492018)
- 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
- Rumba Bahaina [2005, Random Chance]
- Jerry Gonzalez y el Comando de la Clave [2011, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Brad Goode (1963 )
- Shock of the New [1988, Delmark]
- Toy Trumpet [2001, Steeplechase]
- Hypnotic Suggestion [2005, Delmark], B
- Nature Boy [2006, Delmark], B+(*)
- Polytonal Dance Party [2008, Origin], B+(*)
- Tight Like This [2010, Delmark], B+(**)
- Chicago Red [2012, Origin], B+(**)
- Montezuma [2013, Origin], B+(**)
- The Unknown [2022, Origin], B+(**)
Gordon Goodwin (1955 )
- Big Phat Band: Swingin' for the Fences [1999, Silverline], B
- Act Your Age [2008, Immergent, CD+DVD], B+(**)
Frank Gordon
- Clarion Echoes [1985, Soul Note]
Jon Gordon (1966 )
- Ask Me Now [1994, Criss Cross], B+
- Witness [1995, Criss Cross]
- Along the Way [1997, Criss Cross], B+(***)
- Currents [1998, Double Time]
- Possibilities [2000, Double Time]
- The Things You Are [2005, ArtistShare], B+(***)
- Evolution [2009, ArtistShare], B
- Stranger Than Fiction [2021, ArtistShare], B+(**)
- 7th Ave South [2023, ArtistShare], B+(*)
Peter [Laurence] Gordon (1951 )
- Innocent [1986, FM], B
- Brooklyn [1987, Columbia], B+
- Leningrad-Xpress [1990, New Tone]
Sax Gordon (1965 )
- Have Horn Will Travel [1998, Bullseye Blues]
- In the Wee Small Hours [2013, Delmark], B+(**)
Wycliffe Gordon (1967 )
- Joyride [2000, Nagel Heyer], B
- What You Dealin' With [2001, Criss Cross], B+(***)
- United Soul Experience [2001, Criss Cross]
- Dig This! [2002, Criss Cross]
- Dreams of New Orleans [2012, Chesky], B
- The Intimate Ellington / Ballads and Blues [2012, Criss Cross], B+(***)
- w/The DiMartino/Osland Jazz Orchestra: Somebody New [2015, Blues Back], B+(**)
Danny Gottlieb (1953 )
- Whirlwind [1989, Atlantic]
Simon Goubert (1960 )
- Haïti [1991, Seventh], A
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 (1940 )
- Another Place [1992, Verabra]
- Jerry Granelli UFB: Broken Circle [1996, Songlines], B+(***)
- Enter, a Dragon [1997, Songlines], B
- Crowd Theory [1998, Songlines]
- Music Has Its Way With Me [1999, Perimeter], B+(***)
- Sandhills Reunion [2005, Songlines], A
- The Sonic Temple: Monday and Tuesday [2006, Songlines, 2 CD], B+(***)
- Vancouver '08 [2008, Songlines, CD+DVD], B
- w/Jerry Granelli Trio + 3: What I Hear Now [2014, Addo], B+(***)
- The Jerry Granelli Trio Plays Vince Guaraldi and Mose Allison [2020, RareNoise], B+(*)
Darrell Grant (1962 )
- New Bop [1994, Criss Cross]
- Smokin' Java [2000, Lair Hill]
- Truth and Reconciliation [2005, Origin, 2CD], B+(*)
- Darrell Grant's MJ New: Our Mr. Jackson [2018, Lair Hill], B+(**)
Lou Grassi (1947 )
- Progressions [1995, Cadence Jazz]
- Mo' Po [1997, CIMP]
- Neo Neo [2000, CIMP]
- w/Marshall Allen: Live at the Knitting Factory Volume 1 [2000, Porter], B+(**)
- ComPOsed [2002, CIMP]
- Avanti Galoppi [2004, CIMP]
- Infinite POtential [2005, CIMP], B+(*)
Frank Gratkowski (1963 )
- Quicksand [2000, Meniscus]
- GratHovOx [2000, Nuscope]
- Kollaps [2000, Red Toucan]
- Frank Gratkowski Quartet: Spectral Reflections [2001, Leo], B+(***)
- Arrears [2002, Red Toucan]
- Facio [2003, Leo], B+(***)
- Triskaidekaphonia [2004, Leo]
- Celebrations [2006, Leo]
- w/Hamid Drake: Frank Gratkowski / Hamid Drake [2009, Valid], B+(**)
- w/Alexey Kruglov, Simon Nabatov, Oleg Yudanov: Leo Records 35th Anniversary Moscow [2014, Leo], B+(*)
- w/Simon Nabatov: Mirthful Myths [2015, Leo], B+(**)
- w/Simon Nabatov, Dominik Mahnig: Dance Hall Stories [2017, Leo], B+(**)
- w/Achim Kaufmann, Wilbert de Joode, Tony Buck: Flatbosc and Cautery [2018, NoBusiness], A
- w/Simon Nabatov: Tender Mercies [2022, Clean Feed], B+(*)
- w/Ensemble Modern: Mature Hybrid Talking [2022, Maria De Alvear World Edition]
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]
- w/Russell Malone: Jazz at the Bistro [2002, Telarc], B+(**)
- w/Russell Malone: Bluebird [2004, Telarc], B
- Magic Beans [2012, Sunnyside], B+(**)
- Benny's Crib [2020, Sunnyside], B
Jesse Green (1973 )
- Sylvan Treasure [2002, Chiaroscuro]
Thurman Green (194097)
- Dance of the Night Creatures [1994, Mapleshade]
Green Room
- Hidden Music [1994, Leo Lab]
- Live Trajectories [1996, Leo Lab], B+(**)
Chris Greene
- Merge [2009, Single Malt], B+(**)
- A Group Effort [2011, Single Malt], B+(*)
- Boundary Issues [2016, Single Malt], B
Jimmy Greene (1975 )
- Forever [2003, Criss Cross]
- Mission Statement [2008, RazDaz/Sunnyside], B
- Beautiful Life [2014, Mack Avenue], B+(*)
- Flowers: Beautiful Life Volume 2 [2017, Mack Avenue], A
- While Looking Up [2020, Mack Avenue], B+(***)
Phillip Greenlief
- w/Scott Amendola: Stay With It [2017, Clean Feed], B+(***)
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+(*)
- The Sky Inside [2011, Pirouet], B+(**)
Carola Grey
- The Age of Illusions [1994, Jazzline]
- Girls Can't Hit! [1996, Lipstick], B
Frank Griffith (1959 )
Steve Grismore
- w/Paul Scea: Just Play [1993, Accurate]
- w/Paul Scea: Of What [1997, Accurate]
- w/Paul Scea: Well Behaved Fish [2004, Accurate], B+(*)
Don Grolnick (194796)
- w/Michael Brecker: Hearts and Numbers [1985, Hip Pocket], B
- Weaver of Dreams [1989, Blue Note], B+
- Nighttown [1991, Blue Note], A
- The Complete Blue Note Recordings [198991, Blue Note, 2CD], B+
- The London Concert [1995, Fuzzy Music]
Richard Grossman (193792)
- 1 2 3 4 [1986, Nine Winds]
- In the Air [1989, Nine Winds], B+
- Trio in Real Time [198990, Nine Winds]
- Even Your Ears [199092, Hatology], B+(**)
- Where the Sky Ended [198992, Hatology], B+(***)
John Gruntfest
- w/Greg Goodman: In This Land All the Birds Wore Hats and Spurs [19842008, The Beak Doctor], A
Jean-Luc Guionnet (1966 )
- The Fish: Moon Fish [2010, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Peter Gullin (1959 )
- Untold Story [1997, Dragon]
Russell Gunn (1971 )
- Gunn Fu [1997, High Note]
- Ethnomusicology Volume 1 [1999, Atlantic], B
- Smokin' Gunn [1999, High Note]
- Mood Swings [2003, High Note]
- Plays Miles [2006, High Note], B+(*)
- Love Stories [2008, High Note], B
- w/The Royal Krunk Jazz Orchestra: The Sirius Mystery Opus 4 No. 1 [2020, Ropeadope], B+(**)
John Gunther
- Healing Song [1997, CIMP]
- Above Now Below [1998, CIMP]
Trilok Gurtu (1951 )
- Living Magic [199091, CMP]
- Crazy Saints [1993, CMP], B
- Spellbound [2012, Moosicus/Sunnyside], B+(**)
Gush
- . . . From Sounds to Things [1990, Dragon]
- Gushwachs [1994, Bead]
- Live at Fasching [1996, Dragon]
- Afro Blue [1998, Trost], B+(***)
- Norrköping [2003, Atavistic], B
Mats Gustafsson (1964 )
- Mouth Eating Trees and Related Activities [1992, Okka Disk], B
- Parrot Fish Eye [1994, Okka Disk]
- The Education of Lars Jerry [1995, Xeric]
- Impropositions [1996, Phono Suecia]
- Frogging [1997, Maya]
- Windows [1999, Blue Chopsticks]
- Port Huron Picnic [1999, Spool/Line]
- Windows: The Music of Steve Lacy [2000, Blue Chopsticks]
- Pipeline: Pipeline [2000, Corbett vs. Dempsey], A
- Hidros One [2001, Caprice]
- w/Sonic Youth: Hidros 3 [2004, Smalltown Supersound], B+(***)
- w/David Stackenås: Blues [2005, Atavistic], B+(*)
- Original Silence: The Second Original Silence [2006, Smalltown Superjazz], B+(**)
- Vi Är Alla Guds Slavar [2012, Otoroku], B+(*)
- Torturing the Saxophone [20082013, Corbett vs. Dempsey], B+(*)
- w/Craig Taborn: Ljubljana [2015, Clean Feed], B
- w/Jason Adasiewicz: Timeless [2017, Corbett vs. Dempsey], B+(*)
- w/Joachim Nordwall: Shadows of Tomorrow / The Brain Produces Electrical Waves [2021, Astral Spirits, EP], B
- Mats Gustafsson & Nu Ensemble: Hidros 8: Heal [2016, Trost], A
- w/Ensemble E: EE Opus One [2022, Trost], B
- Hidros 9: Mirrors [2022, Trost], B+(*)
Andy Haas
- w/Don Fiorino: Death Don't Have No Mercy [2005, Resonant Music], B+(*)
- Humanitarian War [2006, Resonant Music], B
- The Ruins of America [20072008, Resonant Music], B+(*)
- w/Michael Evans, David Grollman: Ghosts of the Holy Ghost Spermic Brotherhood [2013, Resonant Music], B
- For the Time, Being [20232024, Resonant Music], B+(*)
Christoph Haberer (1951 )
Cliff Habian
- Tonal Paintings [1987, Milestone]
- Manhattan Bridge [1988, Milestone]
Wolfgang Haffner (1965 )
- Kind of Tango [2019, ACT Music], B
- Silent World [2022, ACT Music], B+(***)
Tim Hagans (1954 )
- Audible Architecture [1994, Blue Note]
- Animation Imagination [1999, Blue Note], B+
- w/Bob Belden: Re-Animation: Live in Montreal [1999, Blue Note], B+
- Alone Together [2007, Pirouet], B+(***)
- The Moon Is Waiting [2011, Palmetto], B+(**)
Gerald Hagen
- Song for Leslie [2012, Surf Cove Jazz], B+(*)
Jürgen Hagenlocher (1967 )
- Leap in the Dark [2011, Intuition], B+(**)
Omar Hakim (1959 )
- w/Rachel Z: The Trio of Oz [2010, Ozmosis], B+(**)
Randy Halberstadt (1953 )
- Flash Point [2010, Origin], B+(*)
- Open Heart [2018, Origin], B+(*)
Rob Hall
- Free-World Music [2002, FMR]
Rich Halley (1947 )
- Cracked Sidewalks [1986, Avocet]
- Live at Beanbenders [1998, Nine Winds]
- The Blue Rims [2002, Louie]
- Mountains and Plains [2004, Louie], A
- Live at the Penofin Jazz Festival [2008, Pine Eagle], B+(***)
- w/Dan Raphael, Carson Halley: Children of the Blue Supermarket [2009, Pine Eagle], A
- Requiem for a Pit Viper [2010, Pine Eagle], B+(**)
- Back From Beyond [2011, Pine Eagle], B+(***)
- Crossing the Passes [2012, Pine Eagle], A
- The Wisdom of Rocks [2014, Pine Eagle], A
- Creating Structure [2014, Pine Eagle], A
- Eleven [2014, Pine Eagle], B+(***)
- The Outlier [2015, Pine Eagle], A
- w/Carson Halley: The Wild [2015, Pine Eagle], A
- The Literature [2017, Pine Eagle], A
- Terra Incognita [2018, Pine Eagle], A
- w/Dan Clucas, Clyde Reed, Carson Halley: Boomslang [2021, Pine Eagle], A
- Rich Halley Quartet: Fire Within [2023, Pine Eagle], A
- Rich Halley 4: Dusk and Dawn [2023, Pine Eagle], A
Jimmy Halperin
- w/Sal Mosca: Psalm [1997, Zinnia]
- Cycle Logical [2001, Cadence Jazz]
Andy Hamilton (19182012)
- Silvershine [1991, World Circuit], B+
- Jamaica by Night [1994, World Circucit], B
Jeff Hamilton (1950 )
- Indiana [1982, Concord Jazz]
- Symbiosis [2009, Capri], B+(**)
- Red Sparkle [2012, Capri], B+(*)
- Live From San Pedro [2017, Capri], B+(**)
- Catch Me If You Can [2019, Capri], B+(*)
- Jeff Hamilton Trio: Merry and Bright [2021, Capri], B
Doug Hammond
- Perspicuity [1982, L+R]
- Spaces [1982, DIW]
Craig Handy (1963 )
- Introducing Three for All + One [1993, Arabesque], B+
- Craig Handy and 2nd Line Smith [2011, Okeh], A
Kip Hanrahan (1937 )
- Desire Develops an Edge [1982, American Clavé]
- Conjure: Music for the Texts of Ishmael Reed [1983, American Clavé], A
- Vertical's Currency [1984, American Clavé], B
- Conjure: Cab Calloway Stands in for the Moon [198788, American Clavé], B
- Tenderness [1990, American Clave]
- Every Child Is Born a Poet: The Life and Work of Piri Thomas [19922002, American Clavé], B+(*)
- Conjure: Bad Mouth [2005, American Clavé, 2 CD], B+(**)
Happy Apple [1997 ]
- Body Popping, Moon Walking, Top Rocking [1999, No Alternative]
- Please Refrain From Fronting [2001, Happy Apple Music]
- Youth Oriented [2002, Nato]
- The Peace Between Our Companies [2005, Sunnyside], A
- Happy Apple Back on Top [2007, Sunnyside], A
Fareed Haque (1963 )
- Sacred Addiction [1994, Blue Note], B+
- Cosmic Hug [2005, Magnatude], B+(*)
- Flat Planet [2009, Owl Studios], B+(**)
- Garaj Mahal: More Mr. Nice Guy [2009, Owl Studios], B
- Garaj Mahal & Fareed Haque: Discovery [2010, Moog Music], B+(*)
- Trance Hypothesis [2013, Delmark], B+(**)
Hard Rubber Orchestra [1998 ]
- Iguana [2022, Redshift], B+(*)
Roy Hargrove (19692018)
- The Love Suite: In Mahogany [1993, Blue Engine], A
- With the Tenors of Our Time [1994, Verve], A
- Parker's Mood [1995, Verve], B+
- Habana [1997, Verve], B
- Roy Hargrove Presents the RH Factor: Hard Groove [2003, Verve], B
- Nothing Serious [2005, Verve], B
- The RH Factor: Distractions [2005, Verve], B
- w/Mulgrew Miller: In Harmony [20062007, Resonance, 2CD], A
- Earfood [2008, Emarcy]
- Emergence [2008, Emarcy], B+(*)
Cathy Harley
- Tuesday's Tune [1995, Rufus]
Winard Harper (1962 )
- Be Yourself [1994, Sony]
- Winard [1999, Savant]
- A Time for the Soul [2003, Savant], B+
- Make It Happen [2006, Piadrum], B+(**)
Harriet Tubman [1998 ]
- Ascension [2010, Sunnyside], B+(***)
- Araminta [2013, Sunnyside], A
- The Terror End of Beauty [2018, Sunnyside], B+(*)
Craig Harris (1954 )
- Black Bone [1983, Soul Note], B+(**)
- F-Stops [1993, Soul Note], A
- Souls Within the Veil [2003, Aquastra, 2CD], A
- Managing the Mask [2021, Aquastra], B+(**)
Lafayette Harris, Jr. (1963 )
- Lafayette Is Here [1992, Muse]
- In the Middle of the Night [20032004, Airmen], B
- Bend to the Light [2011, Airmen], B+(**)
- Hangin' With the Big Boys [2013, Airmen], B+(***)
- You Can't Lose With the Blues [2019, Savant], B+(*)
- Swingin' Up in Harlem [2023, Savant], B+(*)
Stefon Harris (1973 )
- A Cloud of Red Dust [1998, Blue Note]
- Black Action Figure [1999, Blue Note], B+
- w/Jason Moran, Greg Osby, Mark Shim: New Directions [1999, Blue Note], B+(***)
- Evolution [2004, Blue Note]
- African Tarantella [2005, Blue Note], B+(*)
- Urbanus [2009, Concord], B+(**)
- w/David Sanchez, Christian Scott: Ninety Miles [2011, Concord Picante], B+(*)
- Stefon Harris & Blackout: Sonic Creed [2017, Motéma], B
- Stefon Harris + Blackout: Sonic Creed Volume II: Life Signs [2024, Motéma], B+(*)
Donald Harrison (1960 )
- Crystal Stair [1987, Columbia]
- Indian Blues [1991, Candid], B+
- Nouveau Swing [1996, Impulse], B+
- Free to Be [1999, Impulse], B
- Real Life Stories [2001, Nagel Heyer]
- Heroes [2002, Nagel Heyer], B+
- w/Ron Carter, Billy Cobham: New York Cool: Live at the Blue Note [2005, Half Note], B
- The Burners [20012008, Nagel Heyer]
- The Ballads [20012008, Nagel Heyer]
- w/Ron Carter, Billy Cogham: This Is Jazz: Live at the Blue Note [2011, Half Note], B+(**)
- Big Chief Donald Harrison Jr.: Congo Square Suite [2023, Truth Revolution], B
Joel Harrison (1957 )
- Free Country [2003, ACT]
- Harrison on Harrison [2005, High Note], B
- Harbor [20062007, High Note], B+(*)
- The Wheel [2008, Innova], B+(*)
- Urban Myths [2009, High Note], B
- String Choir: The Music of Paul Motian [2010, Sunnyside], B+(*)
- w/Lorenzo Feliciati, Cuong Vu, Roy Powell, Dan Weiss: Holy Abyss [2010, Cuneiform]
- Search [2010, Sunnyside], B+(**)
- Infinite Possibility [2012, Sunnyside], B
- Mother Stump [2013, Cuneiform], B+(***)
- Joel Harrison 5: Spirit House [2013, Whirlwind], B+(*)
- Angel Band: Free Country Volume 3 [2018, High Note], B
- Still Point: Turning World [2019, Whirlwind], B+(**)
- America at War [2019, Sunnyside], B+(***)
- Joel Harrison & Alternative Guitar Summit: The Middle of Everywhere: Guitar Solos Vol. 1 [2024, AGS], B+(*)
Antonio Hart (1969 )
- Here I Stand [1996, Impulse], B+
- All We Need [2004, Downtown Sound/Chiaroscuro], C+
Bill Hart
- Touch of Blue [2016, Blue Canoe], B
- Live at Red Clay Theatre [2018, Blujazz], B
John Hart (1951 )
- Bridges [1996, Concord]
- Crop Circles [2017, SteepleChase], B+(**)
- Checkmate [2019, SteepleChase], B+(**)
Alfred Harth (1949 )
- This Earth [1983, ECM]
- Trio Viriditas: Wilber Morris, Kevin Norton: Live at Vision Festival VI [2001, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- w/Marcel Daemgen, Jörg Fischer: Confucius Tarif Reduit [2014, Spore Point], B+(**)
Michael Hashim (1956 )
- Lotus Blossom [1990, Stash], A
- Guys and Dolls [1992, Stash], B+
- Keep a Song in Your Soul [1996, Hep], A
- w/Joe Temperley: Multicoloured Blue [1998, Hep]
- Green Up Time [2001, Hep], A
George Haslam (1939 )
- Argentine Adventures [199193, Slam]
- Duos East West [1997, Slam], B+(***)
- Tredavoe Blue [1999, Slam]
- Anglo-Argentine Jazz Quartet Live at the Red Rose [2001, Slam]
- w/Paul Hession: Pendle Hawk Carapace [2002, Slam], B+(**)
- w/Borah Bergman, Paul Hession: The Mahout [2003, Slam], B+(**)
- w/João Madeira, Pedro Catello Lopes, Mario Rua: Ajuda [2019, Slam], B+(***)
Elias Haslanger
- Live at the Gallery [2013, Cherrywood], B+(*)
Gary Hassay
- w/William Parker, Toshi Makihara: Ye Ren: Another Shining Path [1998, Drimala], B+
Ken Hatfield
- Phoenix Rising [2002, Arthur Circle Music]
- Play the Music of Bill McCormick: To Be Continued . . . [2008, M/Pub], B+(***)
- For Langston [2012, Arthur Circle Music], B+(*)
Fritz Hauser
- Solodrumming [1985, Hat Art], B
- Zwei [1987, Hat Art], B
- 2 2 1 3 2 4 3 4 1 4 1 [1994, Sound Aspects], B+
- w/Pedro Carneiro: Pas De Deux [2023, Clean Feed], B
Graham Haynes (1960 )
- The Griot's Footsteps [1994, Antilles], B+
- Transition [1995, Antilles], B+
- BPM [2000, Knitting Factory]
- Graham Haynes vs Submerged: Echolocation [2020, Burning Ambulance], A
Phil Haynes (1961 )
- Phil Haynes' 4 Horns and What?: The Complete American Recordings [198995, Corner Store Jazz, 3CD], A
- Live Insurgency: Set 1 [1998, Soul Note]
- Sanctuary [1999, Corner Store Jazz], B+(*)
- Free Country [2000, Premonition]
- Brooklyn-Berlin [2000, CIMP]
- w/Paul Smoker: It Might Be Spring [2013, Alvas], A
- w/David Liebman, Drew Gress: No Fast Food: In Concert [2012, Corner Store Jazz, 2CD], B+(***)
- Phil Haynes & Free Country: 60/69: My Favorite Things [2014, Corner Store Jazz, 2CD], B+(*)
- No Fast Food: Settings for Three [2016, Corner Store Jazz], A
- w/Drew Gress, David Liebman: Coda(s): No Fast Food III [2022, Corner Store Jazz], B+(***)
- Day Dream: Duke and Strays Live: Works by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn [2024, Corner Store Jazz, 2CD], U
Kevin Hays (1968 )
- Sweet Ear [1991, Steeplechase]
- Crossroad [1992, Steeplechase]
- 7th Sense [1994, Blue Note], B
- Andalucia [1996, Blue Note], B+(*)
- Piano Works III: Open Range [2004, ACT], B+(*)
- You've Got a Friend [2007, Jazz Eyes], B+(*)
- Live at Smalls [2010, Smalls Live]
- Variations [2011, Pirouet], B+(**)
- w/Mark Turner, Marc Miralta: Where Are You [2018, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)
- w/Ben Street, Billy Hart: All Things Are [2020, Smoke Sessions], B+(*)
- w/Ben Street, Billy Hart: Bridges [2023, Smoke Sessions], B+(**)
David Hazeltine (1958 )
- The Classic Trio [1996, Sharp Nine], A
- The Classic Trio Vol. 2 [2000, Sharp Nine]
- Close to You [2003, Criss Cross]
- Modern Standards [2004, Sharp Nine], B+
- The Inspiration Suite [2007, Sharp Nine], B
- Inversions [2010, Criss Cross], B+(**)
- The New Classic Trio [2012, Sharp Nine]
- I Remember Cedar [2013, Sharp Nine], B+(***)
- For All We Know [2014, Smoke Sessions], B+(***)
- The Time Is Now [2018, Smoke Sessions], B+(*)
Jon Hazilla (1965 )
- Form and Function [1997, CIMP]
- Jon Hazilla Trio: Tiny Capers [2001, Double-Time], B+(**)
Scott Healy
- w/Glenn Alexander: Northern Light [1991, Hudson City], B
- Hudson City Suite [2012, Hudson City], B+(*)
Thomas Heberer (1965 )
- w/Dieter Manderscheid: Chicago Breakdown: The Music of Jelly Roll Morton [1989, Jazz Haus Musik], B+(***)
- w/Dieter Manderscheid: What a Wonderful World [2001, Jazz Haus Musik], B+(**)
- Klippe [2010, Clean Feed], B
- w/Joe Fonda, Joe Hertenstein: Remedy [2020, Fundacja Sluchaj], B+(***)
- The Day That Is [2021, Sunnyside], B+(***)
- w/Ken Filiano, Phil Haynes: Spontaneous Composition [2022, Corner Store Jazz], B+(**)
Chuck Hedges
- w/Johnny Varro: Skylark [1983, Delmark]
- Swingtet Live at Andy's [1993, Delmark]
Duke Heitger (1968 )
- Duke Heitger and His Swing Band: Rhythm Is Our Business [199899, Fantasy], A
- Duke Heitger's Big Four: Prince of Wails [2001, Stomp Off], B+(***)
- w/Bernd Lhotzky: Doin' the Voom Voom [2008, Arbors], B+(*)
- Duke Heitger with Ken Mathieson's Classic Jazz Band: w/Ken Mathieson: Celebrating Satchmo [2010, Lake], B+(**)
Mark Helias (1950 )
- Split Image [1984, Enja]
- Attack the Future [1990, Enja]
- Loopin' the Cool [1994, Enja], A
- New School [2001, Enja]
- Atomic Clock [2004, Radio Legs Music], B+(***)
- w/Tony Malaby, Tom Rainey: The Signal Maker [2014, Intakt], B+(***)
- w/Tim Berne: Blood From a Stone [2020, Radiolegs]
Paul Heller (1974 )
Skip Heller (1965 )
- Fallen Hand of Love [1992, Gladman]
- Couch, Los Angeles [1999, Mouthpiece]
- Career Suicide: The Essential Skip Heller 19942001 [19942001, Dionysus]
- Liberal Dose [2006, Skyeways], B
- Mean Things Happening in This Land [2006, Ropeadope], B
Jonas Hellborg
- E [1994, Day Eight]
- Octave of the Holy Innocents [1995, Day Eight]
- Aram of 2 Rivers: Live in Syria [1999, Bardo]
- Good People in Times of Evil [2000, Bardo]
- Personae [2002, Bardo]
- Icon [2003, Bardo]
Scott Henderson (1955 )
- Tribal Tech With Garry Willis [1986, Relativity]
- Tore Down House [1997, Mesa]
- Thick [1999, Zebra]
Ig Henneman (1945 )
- Cut a Caper [2010, Stichting Wig], B+(**)
- Live @ the Ironworks Vancouver [2012, Wig], B+(**)
Peter Herborn (1955 )
- Peter Herborn's Acute Insights [198788, Winter & Winter], A
- Traces of Trane [1992, JMT], B
- Large One [1997, Jazzline], B+(**)
Benjamin Herman (1968 )
- Plays Misha Mengelberg [2000, A]
- Plays Jaki Byard [2003, Challenge]
- Hypo Christmas Treefuzz: More Mengelberg [Special Edition] [20082009, Dox, 2 CD], A
- w/Daniel Von Piekartz: Trouble [2013, Dox], B+(*)
- Nostalgia Blitz [2023, Dox], A
Vincent Herring (1964 )
- American Experience [1990, Musicmasters], B+
- Evidence [1990, Landmark], B+
- Dawnbird [1992, Landmark]
- Early On: Evidence / Dawnbird [199092, 32 Jazz]
- Secret Love [1993, Musicmasters]
- Don't Let It Go [1994, Musicmasters]
- w/Carl Allen, Ronnie Mathews, Richie Goods: Sterling Place All-Stars [1999, Metropolitan]
- Simple Pleasure [2001, HighNote]
- Mr. Wizard [2004, HighNote], B
- Ends and Means [2005, HighNote], B+(**)
- Morning Star [2010, Challenge], B+(**)
- Uptown Shuffle [2014, Smoke Sessions], B+(**)
- Night and Day [2014, Smoke Sessions], B+(*)
- Hard Times [2017, Smoke Sessions], B+(*)
- Preaching to the Choir [2021, Smoke Sessions], B+(***)
- Something Else!: Soul Jazz [2024, Smoke Sessions], B+(*)
Fred Hersch (1955 )
- Horizons [1984, Concord Jazz]
- w/Charlie Haden, Joey Baron: Sarabande [1986, Sunnyside], A
- w/Steve LaSpina, Jeff Hirshfield: ETC [1988, RED], B+(***)
- Fred Hersch Trio: Heartsongs [1989, Sunnyside], B+(**)
- Evanescence: A Tribute to Bill Evans [1990, Evidence]
- Dancing in the Dark [1992, Chesky], B+(**)
- Fred Hersch at Maybeck: Maybeck Recital Hall Series Vol. 31 [1993, Concord], B+
- Last Night When We Were Young [1994, Classical Action], B
- w/Jay Clayton: Beautiful Love [1994, Sunnyside], B+(**)
- The Fred Hersch Trio Plays . . . [1994, Chesky], B+(**)
- Point in Time [1995, Enja], B+(*)
- Passion Flower: Fred Hersch Plays Billy Strayhorn [1995, Nonesuch]
- Fred Hersch Plays Rodgers and Hammerstein [1996, Nonesuch], B+(***)
- Thelonious: Fred Hersch Plays Monk [1997, Nonesuch], B+
- Fred Hersch Trio '97 @ The Village Vanguard [1997, Palmetto], A
- Let Yourself Go: Fred Hersch at Jordan Hall [1998, Nonesuch]
- Songs Without Words [2000, Nonesuch, 3CD], B+
- Live at the Village Vanguard [2002, Palmetto], B+(***)
- w/Norma Winstone: Songs and Lullabies [2002, Sunnyside], B+(**)
- In Amsterdam: Live at the Bimhuis [2003, Palmetto], B
- The Fred Hersch Trio + 2 [2004, Palmetto], B+
- Leaves of Grass [2005, Palmetto], B
- Night and the Music [2006, Palmetto], B
- w/2008 (2009), Sunnyside 1222: Live at Jazz Standard, B+(**)
- Plays Jobim [2009, Sunnyside], B+(*)
- Whirl [2010, Palmetto], A
- Alone at the Vanguard [2010, Palmetto], B+(*)
- Everybody's Song but My Own [2010, Venus], B+(***)
- Alive at the Vanguard [2012, Palmetto, 2CD], B+(**)
- Free Flying [2013, Palmetto]
- Floating [2014, Palmetto], A
- Solo [2014, Palmetto], A
- Sunday Night at the Vanguard [2016, Palmetto], A
- Open Book [20162017, Palmetto], B+(***)
- Live in Europe [2017, Palmetto], B+(**)
- w/The WDR Big Band: Begin Again [2019, Palmetto], B+(*)
- Songs From Home [2020, Palmetto], B+(***)
- Breath by Breath [2021, Palmetto], A
- w/Esperanza Spalding: Alive at the Village Vanguard [2022, Palmetto], B+(***)
- Silent, Listening [2023, ECM], B+(*)
Conrad Herwig (1959 )
- New York Hardball [1989, Ken]
- w/Richie Beirach, Jack DeJohnette: The Tip of the Sword [1994, RadJazz], B+(**)
- New York Breed [1996, Double Time]
- The Latin Side of John Coltrane [1996, Astor Place]
- Unseen Universe [1999, Criss Cross]
- Que Viva Coltrane [2003, Criss Cross]
- Obligation [2004, Criss Cross]
- Another Kind of Blue: The Latin Side of Miles Davis [2004, Half Note]
- The Latin Side of Wayne Shorter [2007, Half Note], B+(**)
- w/Eddie Palmieri, Randy Brecker: The Latin Side of Herbie Hancock [2008, Half Note], B
- The Latin Side of Horace Silver [2020, Savant], B+(*)
- The Latin Side of Mingus [2022, Savant], B+(**)
- The Latin Side of McCoy Tyner [2024, Savant], B+(**)
Fred Hess (19442018)
- Sweet Thunder [1991, Capri]
- Faith [2000, Cadence Jazz]
- Exposed [2001, CIMP]
- Extended Family [2002, Tapestry]
- The Long and Short of It [2003, Tapestry], B+
- Crossed Paths [2005, Tapestry], B+(***)
- Speak [2012, Alison], B+(***)
Frank Hewitt (19352002)
- Fresh From the Cooler [1996, Smalls], A
- Four Hundred Saturdays [1999, Smalls], B+(***)
- Out of the Clear Black Sky [2000, Smalls], B+(***)
- We Loved You [2001, Smalls], A
- Not Afraid to Live [2002, Smalls], B+(**)
Joan Hickey
- Between the Lines [2006, OA2], B+(**)
Tyrone Hill
- w/Marshall Allen: Out of the Box [1997, CIMP], A
Lisa Hilton
- The New York Sessions [2007, Ruby Slippers], B
- Underground [2010, Ruby Slippers], B+(**)
- American Impressions [2012, Ruby Slippers], B+(*)
- Kaleidoscope [2013, Ruby Slippers], B+(**)
- Horizons [2014, Ruby Slippers]
- Chalkboard Destiny [2019, Ruby Slippers], B+(**)
- Life Is Beautiful [2022, Ruby Slippers], B+(*)
- Coincidental Moment [2023, Ruby Slippers], B+(**)
Pamela Hines (1962 )
- w/April Hall: Lucky's Boy [2011, Spicerack], B
- 3.2.1 [2012, Spicerack], B+(*)
Motohiko Hino (1946 )
- Sailing Stone [1991, Gramavision], B+
- It's There [1993, Enja]
Terumasa Hino (1942 )
- Live at Warsaw Jazz Festival 1991 [1991, Jazzmen]
- Unforgettable [1993, Blue Note]
- Spark [1994, Blue Note]
Erhard Hirt (1951 )
Fred Ho (19572014)
- The Underground Railway to My Heart [199093, Soul Note]
- Once Upon a Time in Chinese America . . . [1999, Innova]
- Year of the Tiger [2004, Innova], B
- Celestial Green Monster [2008, Mutable/Big Red Media]
- The Sweet Science Suite [2011, Mutable/Big Red Media], B+(*)
Jim Hobbs
- Jim Hobbs Fully Celebrated Orchestra: Peace and Pig Grease [1993, Silkheart], A
- Babadita [1994, Silkheart], B+(***)
- w/Joe Morris, Luther Gray: The Story of Mankind [2008, Not Two], B+(**)
- The Fully Celebrated: Drunk on the Blood of the Holy Ones [2008, AUM Fidelity], A
- The Fully Celebrated Orchestra: Sob Story [2023, Relative Pitch], B+(**)
Eric Hofbauer (1974 )
- Pendulabellum [1998, Legpress]
- American Vanity [2002, Creative Nation Music]
- Myth Understanding [2008, Creative Nation Music]
- American Fear! [2009, Creative Nation Music], B
- American Grace [2012, Creative Nation Music], B+(*)
- Prehistoric Jazz Volume 1: The Rite of Spring [2014, Creative Nation Music], B+(***)
- Preshistoric Jazz Volume 2: Quintet for the End of Time [2014, Creative Nation Music], B+(**)
- Prehistoric Jazz Volume 3: Three Places in New England [2016, Creative Nation Music], B+(***)
- Ghost Frets [2016, Creative Nation Music], B+(***)
- Pocket Aces: Cull the Heard [2016, Creative Nation Music], B+(**)
- Prehistoric Jazz Volume 4: Reminiscing in Tempo [2017, Creative Nation Music], B+(***)
- Hofbauer/Rosenthal Quartet: w/Dan Rosenthal: Human Resources [2017, Creative Nation Music], B+(***)
- Eric Hofbauer's Five Agents: Book of Water [2018, Creative Nation Music], B+(***)
- w/Dylan Jack: Remains of Echoes [2019, Creative Nation Music], B+(**)
- Eric Hofbauer/The Five Agents: Waking Up! [2023, Creative Nation Music], B+(***)
Jan Gunnar Hoff (1958 )
- Moving [199495, Curling Legs]
Amos Hoffman (1970 )
- Evolution [2007, RazDaz/Sunnyside], B+(**)
- w/Noam Lemish: Pardes [2017, self-released], B+(*)
Holly Hofmann
- Take Note! [1990, Capri]
- Tales of Hofmann [1995, Azica]
- Just Duet [1996, Azica]
- Minor Miracle [2004, Capri], B+
- w/Mike Wofford: Live at Jazz Athenaeum Volume 2 [2007, Capri], B
- Low Life: The Alto Flute Project [2014, Capri], B+(*)
Bendik Hofseth
John Hogman (1953 )
- Good Night Sister [1992, Sittel]
Allen Holdsworth (19462017)
- Metal Fatigue [1995, Enigma]
- Atavachron [1986, Cream]
- With a Heart in My Song [1988, Gramavision]
- Wardenclyffe Tower [1992, Cream]
- The Sixteen Men of Tain [2000, Gnarly Geezer]
Christopher Hollyday (1970 )
- Telepathy [2018, Jazzbeat Productions], B+(***)
- Christopher Hollyday & Telepathy: Dialogue [2019, Jazzbeat Productions], B+(**)
Mike Holober
- Thought Trains [1996, Sons of Sound], B+
- Wish List [20052005, Sons of Sound], B
- Quake [2008, Sunnyside], B+(*)
- Balancing Act [2015, Palmetto], B+(**)
- w/The Gotham Jazz Orchestra: Hiding Out [2017, Zoho], B+(***)
- Mike Holober and Balancing Act: Don't Let Go [2022, Sunnyside], B+(**)
- Mike Holober & the Gotham Jazz Orchestra: This Rock We're On: Imaginary Letters [2023, Palmetto, 2CD], B
Yuri Honing (1965 )
- Sequel [1999, Jazz in Motion]
- Seven [2001, Jazz in Motion/Challenge], B+(**)
Glenn Horiuchi (19552000)
- Dewdrop [199495, Asian Improv]
- Elegy for Sarajevo [1995, Asian Improv]
- Fair Play [1999, Soul Note]
Lindsey Horner
- Never No More [1989, Open Minds]
Hornweb
- Universe Works [1989, Discus]
Steve Horowitz
- New Monsters [2011, Posi-Tone], B+(***)
Ron Horton (1960 )
- Subtextures [2002, Fresh Sound New Talent], B
- Everything in a Dream [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)
- It's a Gadget World . . . [2009, Abeat], B+(**)
- A Prayer for Andrew [2023, Newvelle], A
Bill Horvitz (1947 )
- Dust Devil [1997, Music & Arts]
- The Long Walk [2011, Big Door Prize], B+(*)
Wayne Horvitz (1955 )
- Miracle Mile [1991, Elektra Nonesuch], B+
- Brand Spankin' New [1998, Knitting Factory], B+
- 4 + 1 Ensemble [1998, Intuition], B+(***)
- Upper Egypt [1999, Knitting Factory]
- American Bandstand [1999, Songlines]
- w/Ron Samworth, Peggy Lee, Bill Clark, Dylan van der Schyff: Intersection Poems [2004, Spool/Line], B
- Way Out East [2005, Songlines], B+(***)
- Whispers, Hymns and a Murmur: Music for a String Quartet [2006, Tzadik], B
- A Walk in the Dark [2007, self-released], B+(**)
- One Dance Alone [2007, Songlines], B+(*)
- w/The Westerlies: Wish the Children Would Come on Home [2013, Songlines], B+(**)
- 55: Music and Dance in Concrete [2012, Cuneiform], B
- Some Places Are Forever Afternoon [2015, Songlines], B+(***)
Hot Club of San Francisco [1993 ]
- Be That Way [2004, Panda Digital], B
- Postcards From Gypsyland [2005, Lost Wax]
- Yerba Buena Bounce [2007, Reference]
- Hot Club Cool Yule [2009, Azica], B
- Original Gadjo [2024, Hot Club], B+(**)
François Houle (1961 )
- Schizosphere [1994, Red Toucan], B+
- In the Vernacular: The Music of John Carter [1997, Songlines], B+
- w/Håvard Wiik: Aves [2013, Songlines], B+(*)
- w/Alexander Hawkins, Harris Eisenstadt: You Have Options [2016, Songlines], B+(***)
- François Houle 4: Recoder [2019, Songlines], B+(***)
- w/Samo Salamon: Unobservable Mysteries [2020, Samo], B+(**)
- François Houle Genera Sextet: In Memoriam [2022, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Karsten Houmark (1951 )
- Four [1994, Storyville]
- Dawn [1996, Storyville]
George Howard (195698)
Owen Howard (1965 )
- Sojourn [1993, Koch Jazz]
- Time Cycles [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
- Drum Lore [2009, Bju'ecords], B+(**)
Christian Howes (1972 )
- Ten Yard [1998, Christian Howes]
- Heartfelt [2008, Resonance], B
- w/Richard Galliano: Southern Exposure [2012, Resonance], B+(**)
Charlie Hunter (1968 )
- Return of the Candyman [1998, Blue Note]
- w/Leon Parker: Duo [1999, Blue Note], B
- Songs From the Analog Playground [2000, Blue Note]
- Right Now Move [2003, Ropeadope]
- Mistico [2007, Fantasy], B+(**)
- Baboon Strength [2008, Spire Artist Music], B
- Let the Bells Ring On [2015, CHT Publishing], B+(**)
- Everybody Has a Plan Until They Get Punched in the Mouth [2016, Decca/Ground Up], B+(***)
Robert Hurst (1964 )
- Robert Hurst Presents Robert Hurst [1992, DIW]
- Bob: A Palindrome [2001, Bebob], B+(***)
- Unrehurst Volume 2 [2007, Bebob], B
- Bob Ya Head [2010, Bebob], B+(**)
Gary Husband (1960 )
- A Meeting of Spirits [2005, 2017), Edition], B+(*)
Kang Tae Hwan (1944 )
- Live at Café Amores [1995, NoBusiness], B+(**)
- w/Midori Takada: An Eternal Moment [1995, NoBusiness], B+(***)
Kim Dae Hwan (19332003)
- w/Choi Sun Bae: Korean Fantasy [1999, NoBusiness], B+(***)
Jason Kao Hwang (1957 )
- 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+(***)
- Symphony of Souls [2010, Mulatta], B+(*)
- Crossroads Unseen [2010, Euonymous], B+(**)
- Burning Bridge [2011, Innova], B+(***)
- Voice [2015, Innova], B+(*)
- Sing House [2015, Euonymous], B+(***)
- Jason Kao Hwang Burning Bridge: Blood [2018, True Sound], A
- Human Rites Trio [2019, True Sound], A
- w/J.A. Deane: Uncharted Faith [2021, Tone Science Music/Blue Coast Music], B+(**)
- Jason Kao Hwang Critical Response: Book of Stories [2023, True Sound], A
- Soliloquies: Unaccompanied Pizzicato Violin Improvisations [2024, True Sound], A
Ken Hyder (1946 )
- Bear Bones [19962000, Slam]
I Compani [1985 ]
- Music to the Films of Fellini [1985, Records]
- Luna Triste [1990, Bvhaast]
- Gluteus Maximus [199697, Bvhaast]
- Aida [2001, Bvhaast]
- Circusism [20072008, Icdisc], B+(*)
- Mangiare! [2010, Icdisc], B+(***)
- Garbo [2011, Icdisc, 2CD], B+(***)
- Extended [2013, Icdisc], B+(*)
Susie Ibarra (1970 )
- w/Assif Tsahar: Home Cookin' [1998, Hopscotch], B+
- Radiance [1999, Hopscotch], A
- Flower After Flower [2000, Tzadik]
- Songbird Suite [2002, Tzadik]
- w/Mark Dresser: Tone Time [2003, Wobbly Rail], B
- Folkloriko [2004, Tzadik]
- Perception [2017, Decibel Music], B
- Walking on Water [20182019, Innova], B+(**)
- Talking Gong [2020, New Focus], B+(*)
Klaus Ignatzek
- Jacaranda [1987, Timeless]
- The Answer! [1992, Candid]
Tommy Igoe
- Eleven [2011, Deep Rhythm], B+(*)
- The Tommy Igoe Groove Conspiracy [2014, Deep Rhythm], B
Dieter Ilg (1961 )
John Pål Inderberg
- John Pål Inderberg Trio: Radio Inderberg [2019, AMP Music], B+(***)
Sherman Irby (1968 )
- Big Mama's Biscuits [1998, Blue Note], A
- Faith [2004, Black Warrior], B+(***)
- Live at the Otto Club [2008, Black Warrior], B+(*)
- Sherman Irby & Momentum: Cerulean Canvas [2017, Black Warrior], B+(*)
Robert Irving III (1953 )
- New Momentum [20042006, Sonic Portals], B
Yoron Israel
- Live at the Blue Note [1999, Half Note]
- Visions: The Music of Stevie Wonder [2013, Ronja Music], B+(**)
Italian Instabile Orchestra [1991 ]
- Italian Instabile Orchestra [199192, Leo]
- Skies of Europe [1994, ECM], B+(**)
- European Concerts [199697, NEL Jazz]
- Litania Sibilante [1999, Enja], B+(***)
- Previsioni del Tempo: Forecast [2002, Imprint]
- Creative Orchestra: Bolzano 2007 [2007, Rai Trade]
Ethan Iverson (1973 )
- Construction Zone (Originals) [1998, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+
- Deconstruction Zone (Standards) [1998, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+
- The Minor Passions [1999, Fresh Sound New Talent], A
- w/Lee Konitz, Larry Grenadier, Jorge Rossy: Costumes Are Mandatory [2012, High Note], B+(***)
- The Purity of the Turf [2016, Criss Cross], B+(**)
- w/Tom Harrell: Common Practice [2017, ECM], B+(*)
- w/Umbria Jazz Orchestra: Bud Powell in the 21st Century [2018, Sunnyside], B+(**)
- Every Note Is True [2022, Blue Note], B+(**)
- Technically Acceptable [2024, Blue Note], B+(*)
Vijay Iyer (1971 )
- Memorophilia [1995, Asian Improv], B+(***)
- Architextures [1996, Asian Improv], A
- Panoptic Modes [2000, Red Giant], B+(***)
- Fieldwork: Your Life Flashes [2002, Pi], A
- Blood Sutra [2003, Artists House], A
- w/Mike Ladd: In What Language? [2003, Pi], A
- Reimagining [2004, Savoy Jazz], A
- Fieldwork: Simulated Progress [2005, Pi], A
- w/Rudresh Mahanthappa: Raw Materials [2005, Savoy Jazz], B
- w/Mike Ladd: Still Life With Commentator [2006, Savoy Jazz], A
- Tragicomic [2007, Sunnyside], A
- Fieldwork: Door [2007, Pi], A
- Historicity [20082009, ACT], A
- Solo [2010, ACT], B+(***)
- w/Prasanna, Nitin Mitta: Tirtha [2008, ACT], B+(***)
- Accelerando [2011, ACT], A
- w/Mike Ladd: Holding It Down: The Veterans' Dreams Project [2013, Pi], B+(**)
- Mutations [2013, ECM], A
- Break Stuff [2014, ECM], B+(***)
- w/Wadada Leo Smith: A Cosmic Rhythm With Each Stroke [2015, ECM], B+(**)
- Far From Over [2017, ECM], B+(***)
- w/Craig Taborn: The Transitory Poems [2018, ECM], B+(**)
- Uneasy [2019, ECM], B+(**)
- w/Linda May Han Oh, Tyshawn Sorey: Compassion [2022, ECM], B+(***)
D.D. Jackson (1967 )
- w/David Murray: Peace-Song [1994, Justin Time], A
- Paired Down, Vol. 1 [1996, Justin Time], B+
- Paired Down, Vol. 2 [1996, Justin Time], B+
- Rhythm Dance [1996, Justin Time], A
- So Far [1999, RCA], B
- Anthem [2000, RCA], B
- Sigame [2001, Justin Time]
- Serenity Song [2006, Justin Time], B+(*)
Ed Jackson (1959 )
- Wake Up Call [1994, New World], B+
Javon Jackson (1965 )
- Me and Mr. Jones [1991, Criss Cross]
- Burnin' [1991, Criss Cross]
- When the Time Is Right [1993, Blue Note], A
- For One Who Knows [1995, Blue Note], B+
- A Look Within [1996, Blue Note], B+
- Good People [1996, Blue Note], B
- Pleasant Valley [1999, Blue Note]
- Easy Does It [2002, Palmetto]
- Have You Heard [2005, Palmetto], C+
- Now [2006, Palmetto], C
- Once Upon a Melody [2008, Palmetto], B
- Expression [2014, Smoke Sessions], B+(*)
- The Gospel According to Nikki Giovanni [2021, Solid Jackson], B+(***)
- With Peter Bradley: Soundtrack and Original Score [20212022, Solid Jackson/Palmetto], B+(***)
- w/Nikki Giovanni: Javon and Nikki Go to the Movies [2023, Solid Jackson/Palmetto], A
Oliver Jackson (193394)
- The Last Great Concert [(2000), Nagel Heyer]
Ronald Shannon Jackson (19402013)
- Eye on You [1980, About Time]
- Nasty [1981, Moers Music], A
- Mandance [1982, Antilles], B+
- Barbeque Dog [1983, Antilles], B+
- Montreux Jazz Festival [1983, Knitting Factory]
- Pulse [1984, Celluloid], B+(*)
- Ronald Shannon Jackson and the Decoding Society: Decode Yourself [1984, Island], B+(*)
- When Colors Play [1986, Caravan of Dreams], B+
- Texas [1988, Caravan of Dreams], B
- Red Warrior [1990, Axiom], B+(**)
- Taboo [1990, Venture], B
- What Spirit Say [1994, DIW], B
Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey [1999 ]
- Welcome Home [1998, Accurate]
- Walking With Giants [2004, Hyena], B+
- The Sameness of Difference [2005, Hyena], B+(**)
- Lil' Tae Rides Again [2007, Hyena], B+(*)
- One Day in Brooklyn [2009, Kinnara], B
- Race Riot Suite [2011, Royal Potato Family], B+(*)
Jean-Marc Jafet
Andy Jaffe
- Manhattan Projections [198498, Big Round], B
Andrzej Jagodzinski
Jon Jang (1954 )
- Never Give Up [1989, Asian Improv]
- Self Defense! [1991, Soul Note]
- Tiananmen! [1993, Soul Note]
- Two Flowers on a Stem [1995, Soul Note], B+
- w/David Murray: River of Life [19982001, Asian Improv], B+
Guus Janssen (1951 )
- Dancing Series [1988, Geestgronden], B+
- Harpsichord [1990, Geestgronden]
- Klankast [198791, Geestgronden]
- Noach: An Opera Off Genesis [1994, Geestgronden]
- Lighter [199295, Geestgronden]
- Zwik [199697, Geestgronden], A
- Out of Frame [2008, Geestgronden], B+(**)
- Meeting Points [19892014, Bimhuis], B+(***)
Lars Jansson (1951 )
- Trio 84 / The Eternal Now [198487, Dragon]
- The Time We Have [1996, Imogena]
- Ballads [199197, Imogena]
- The Blue Pearl [1996, Phono Suecia]
- One Poem, One Painting [1998, Imogena]
Tomas Janzon
- Coast to Coast to Coast [2006, Changes Music], B+(**)
- Experiences [2010, Changes Music], B+(*)
Jane Jarvis (19152010)
- Jane Jarvis Jams [1995, Arbors], B+
Jazz Composers Alliance Orchestra [1992 ]
Jazz Group Arkhangelsk
- Pilgrims [1985, Leo]
- Live in Japan [1991, Ninety One]
The Jazz Members Big Band of Chicago
- Diggin' In [1992, Sea Breeze]
The Jazz Passengers [1990 ]
- Implement Yourself [1990, New World/Countercurrents], B+
- Live at the Knitting Factory [1991, Knitting Factory], B
- Plain Old Joe [1993, Knitting Factory]
- In Love [1994, High Street], B+
- Individually Twisted [1996, 32 Records], A
- w/Deborah Harry: "Live" in Spain [1998, 32 Records], B
- Reunited [19952010, Justin Time], B+(***)
- Still Life With Trouble [2017, Thirsty Ear], B+(**)
- Reunited [2022, Enja/Yellowbird]
The Jazz Tribe
- The Jazz Tribe [1990, RED], A
- The Next Step [1999, RED], B+(***)
- Everlasting [2008, RED], B+(**)
The Jazzanians [1988 ]
- We Have Waited Too Long [1988, Ubuntu Music], B+(**)
David Jean-Baptiste (1969 )
Billy Jenkins (1954 )
- Sounds Like Bromley [1982, VOTP], B+(***)
- Beyond E Major [1984, Allmusic], B+(**)
- Greenwich [1985, Wood Wharf], A
- Uncommerciality: Volume One [1986, VOTP], B+(***)
- Scratches of Spain [1987, Babel], A
- Uncommerciality: Volume Two [1988, VOTP], B+(***)
- In the Nude: Standards Volume 1 [1988, VOTP]
- In the Nude [1988, West Wind]
- Motorway at Night [1988, De Core], B+(**)
- Jazz Café Concerts: Volume 1 [1989, VOTP]
- Jazz Café Concerts: Volume 2 [1989, VOTP]
- Blue Moon in a Function Room [1990, VOTP]
- Uncommerciality: Volume Three [1991, VOTP], A
- First Aural Art Exhibition [198491, VOTP], A
- Still . . . Sounds Like Bromley [1995, Babel], A
- S.A.D. [1996, Babel], B+
- True Love Collection [1998, Babel], A
- Suburbia [1999, Babel], B+
- Billy Jenkins With the Blues Collective: Life [2001, VOCD], B+(***)
- When the Crowds Have Gone [20032004, Babel], B+(***)
- I Am a Man From Lewisham [2010, VOTP], B+(***)
- Born Again [2010, VOTP], B+(**)
- Jazz Gives Me the Blues [2011, VOTP], B+(**)
Jeff Jenkins (1957 )
- One World [1991, American Gramaphone]
- Cique: Cique [2007, Capri], B
- The Arrival [2014, OA2], B+(*)
Ingrid Jensen (1967 )
- Vernal Fields [1994, Enja]
- Here on Earth [1996, Enja]
- Higher Grounds [1999, Enja], B+
- Now and Then [2002, Justin Time]
- At Sea [2005, ArtistShare], B+(**)
- Nordic Connect: Flurry [2005, ArtistShare], B+(**)
- Nordic Connect: Spirals [2008, ArtistShare], B+(***)
- w/Christine Jensen: Infinitude [2016, Whirlwind], B+(**)
- w/Steve Treseler: Invisible Sounds: For Kenny Wheeler [2018, Whirlwind], B+(***)
Hilmar Jensson (1966 )
- Ditty Blei [2004, Songlines]
- Tyft: Meg Nem Sa [2005, Skirl], B+(**)
Jet All Star Quartet
- Live at Jazz En Tete 1994 [1994, Blue Geodesics]
Gisle Johansen
- Element: Element [1996, Turn Left Production], B+(***)
- Element: Shaman [1998, BP], B+(***)
Per "Texas" Johansson (1969 )
- Alla Mina Kompisar [1998, Moserobie], A
- w/Torbjörn Zetterberg, Konrad Agnas: Orakel [2018, Moserobie], A
- De Långa Rulltrapporna I Flemingsberg [2014, Moserobie], B+(**)
- Stråk På Himlen Och Stora Hus [2019, Moserobie], B+(***)
- Orkester Omnitonal [2023, Moserobie], B+(***)
- Den Sämsta Lönningen Av Alla [2023, Moserobie], B+(***)
Ulf Johansson (1957 )
- The Wobbling Woodwinds Solo Flight [1993, Phontastic]
Art Johnson (1945 )
- w/Marc Devine: Blue Sud [2012, Warrant Music/ITI], B
Howard Johnson (19412021)
- Gravity!!! [1996, Verve], B+
- w/Taj Mahal: Right Now! [1997, Verve], B
- Howard Johnson and Gravity: Testimony [2016, Tuscarora], B+(**)
Jeff Johnson (1954 )
- My Heart [1991, Origin], B+(**)
- Tall Stranger [2002, Origin], B+(***)
- Suitcase [2011, Origin], B+(***)
Marc Johnson (1953 )
- Bass Desires [1985, ECM]
- Second Sight [1987, ECM]
- 2 X 4 [1991, Verve]
- Magic Labyrinth [1994, JMT], B+
- The Sound of Summer Running [1997, Verve], A
- Shades of Jade [2004, ECM], B+(***)
- w/Eliane Elias: Swept Away [2010, ECM], B+(*)
- Overpass [2018, ECM], B+(**)
Wayne Johnson (1951 )
- Keeping the Dream Alive [1993, Mo Jazz]
Phillip Johnston (1955 )
- Philip Johnston's Big Trouble [1992, Black Saint]
- Flood at the Ant Farm [1995, Black Saint]
- Normalology [1996, Eighth Day Music]
- Music for Films [1998, Tzadik]
- The Merry Frolics of Satan: The George Méilès Project [1999, Koch]
- Rub Me the Wrong Way [19982003, Innova]
- The Adventures of Prince Achmed [2013, Asynchronous], B+(*)
- Phillip Johnston & the Coolerators: Diggin' Bones [2017, Asynchronous], B+(***)
Randy Johnston (1956 )
- Somewhere in the Night [1997, HighNote]
- Riding the Curve [1998, J Curve]
- Detour Ahead [2001, HighNote]
- Hit and Run [2002, HighNote]
- Is It You? [2005, HighNote], B+
Joint Venture [1987 ]
- w/Ellery Eskelin, Drew Gress, Phil Haynes, Paul Smoker: Joint Venture [1987, Enja], B+(***)
- Ways [1989, Enja], B+(***)
Chris Jonas
- The Sun Spits Cherries [1999, Hopscotch]
- The Vermilion [2000, Hopscotch], B
Ed Jones
Leroy Jones (1955 )
- Props for Pops [1997, Columbia], B
Mike Jones (1962 )
- Runnin' Wild [1994, Chiaroscuro]
- Live at the Green Mill [2005, Chiaroscuro]
- Plays Well With Others [2012, Capri], B+(**)
- Roaring [2015, Capri], B+(**)
- w/Penn Jillette: The Show Before the Show: Live at the Penn & Teller Theater [2017, Capri], B+(***)
- Mike Jones Trio: Are You Sure You Three Guys Know What You're Doing? [2022, Capri], B+(**)
Oliver Jones (1934 )
- The Many Moods of Oliver Jones [1984, Justin Time]
- The Lights of Burgundy [1985, Justin Time]
- Requestfully Yours [1985, Justin Time]
- Cookin' at Sweet Basil [1987, Justin Time]
- Northern Summit [1990, Justin Time]
- A Class Act [1991, Justin Time]
- Just 88 [1992, Justin Time]
- Just in Time [1997, Justin Time, 2 CD]
- w/Hank Jones: Pleased to Meet You [2008, Justin Time], B+(***)
- Just for My Lady [2013, Justin Time], B+(***)
Rodney Jones (1956 )
- The Undiscovered Few [1999, Blue Note]
Stephen Jones
- w/Ben Haugland: Road to No-Where [2021, OA2], B+(**)
Herbert Joos (1940 )
- Plays Billie Holiday Songs [1994, Emarcy]
Kidd Jordan (19352023)
- w/Joel Futterman, Alvin Fielder: Spirits [1997, Silkheart]
- New Orleans Festival Suite [1999, Silkheart], B+(***)
- w/Joel Futterman, Alvin Fiedler: Live at the Tampere Jazz Happening 2000 [2000, Charles Lester Music]
- w/Alvin Fielder, Peter Kowald: Trio and Duo in New Orleans [20022005, NoBusiness], A
- w/Hamid Drake, William Parker: Palm of Soul [2005, AUM Fidelity], A
- On Fire [2011, Engine], B+(**)
- w/Hamid Drake: A Night in November: Live in New Orleans [2011, Valid], B+(***)
- w/Joel Futterman, William Parker, Hamid Drake: A Tribute to Alvin Fielder: Live at Vision Festival XXIV [2019, Mahakala Music], B+(***)
Anders Jormin (1957 )
- Nordic Light [1984, Dragon]
- Once [1996, Dragon]
- Xieyi [1999, ECM], B+(*)
- In Winds, in Light [2000, ECM], B
- Ad Lucem [2011, ECM], B+(*)
- w/Lena Willemark, Karin Nakagawa: Trees of Light [2013, ECM], B+(*)
- w/Lena Willemark: Pasado En Claro [2021, ECM], B+(**)
Julian Joseph (1967 )
- Universal Traveller [1995, East West]
Ekkehard Jost (19382017)
- Von Zeit zu Zeit [1993, Fish]
- Deep [1997, Fish]
Henry Kaiser (1952 )
- Aloha: Studio Solo [1981, Metalanguage]
- Devil in the Drain [1987, SST], B+(*)
- With Enemies Like These, Who Needs Friends? [1987, SST]
- Those Who Know History Are Doomed to Repeat It [1989, SST]
- Popular Science [1989, Rykodisc]
- Tomorrow Knows Where You Live [1991, Victo]
- Hope You Like Our New Direction [1991, Reckless]
- Lemon Fish Tweezer [197391, Cuneiform]
- w/David Lindley: A World Out of Time: In Madagascar [1992, Shanachie], B
- w/David Lindley: A World Out of Time, Vol. 2 [1993, Shanachie], B+(*)
- w/Wadada Leo Smith: Yo Miles! [1998, Shanachie, 2 CD], B+
- w/Wadada Leo Smith: Yo Miles! Sky Garden [2004, Cuneiform, 2 CD], B+(***)
- w/Wadada Leo Smith: Yo Miles! Upriver [2005, Cuneiform, 2 CD], A
- w/Ray Russell: The Celestial Squid [2014, Cuneiform], B+(***)
- w/Anthony Pirog, Jeff Sipe, Tracy Silverman, Andy West: Five Times Surprise [2018, Cuneiform], B+(**)
Steven Kamperman
- Maison Moderne [2023, Trytone], A
Michael Kanan
- Convergence [1999, Fresh Sound]
- The Gentleman Is a Dope [2002, Fresh Sound]
Misako Kano
- Breakthrew [1996, Jazz Focus]
- 3 Purple Circles [1999, Jazz Focus]
Seppo Kantonen
Egil Kapstad (19402017)
- Cherokee [1988, Gemini], B+(**)
- Remembrance [1993, Gemini], B+(***)
Pandelis Karayorgis (1962 )
- In Time [1994, Leo]
- w/Mat Maneri: Lift & Poise [1996, Leo]
- Heart and Sack [1998, Leo Lab], A
- w/Nate McBride, Ken Vandermark: No Such Thing [1999, Boxholder], B+(**)
- Blood Ballad [2001, Leo]
- Mi3: We Will Make a Home for You [20022003, Clean Feed], B+(***)
- Seventeen Pieces [2004, Leo], B+(***)
- Mi3: Free Advice [2004, Clean Feed], A
- w/Nate McBride, Curt Newton: Betwixt [2007, Hatology], B+(**)
- Pandelis Karayorgis Quintet: System of 5 [2008, Hatology], B+(***)
- Cocoon [2012, Driff], B+(***)
- Circuitous [2013, Driff], B+(**)
- Afterimage [2014, Driff], B+(***)
- Cliff Trio: w/Damon Smith, Eric Rosenthal: Precipice [2019, Funcadja Sluchaj], B+(**)
- Pandelis Karayorgis Trio: The Hasaan, Hope and Monk Project [20212022, Driff], B+(**)
- w/George Kokkonaris: Out From Athens [2023, Driff], B+(**)
Mick Karn (19582011)
- The Collector's Edition [198894, CMP]
Kartet [1991 ]
- The Bay Window [2006, Songlines], B+(***)
Jan Kaspersen (1948 )
- Space and Rhythm Jazz [1987, Olufsen]
- Special Occasion [1990, Olufsen]
- Jan Kaspersen Quintet: Live in Sofie's Cellar in Copenhagen / Vol. 1 [1991, Olufsen], B+(***)
- Heavy Smoke [1992, Olufsen]
- Special Occasion Band Live in Copenhagen Jazzhouse [1994, Olufsen, 2 CD]
- Live at Copenhagen Jazzhouse [1995, Olufsen]
- Katuaq Concert [1997, Olufsen]
Manu Katché (1958 )
- It's About Time [1992, BMG]
- Neighbourhood [2004, ECM], A
- Playground [2007, ECM], B+(*)
- Third Round [2009, ECM], B+(*)
- Manu Katché [2012, ECM], B+(**)
- Touchstone for Manu [20042012, ECM], B+(**)
- Live in Concert [2014, ACT], B+(**)
- Unstatic [2016, Anteprima], B+(*)
Eyran Katsenelenbogen (1965 )
- 88 Fingers [20062007, Eyran], B
Bruce Katz (1952 )
- Transformation [1993, Audioquest]
Darrell Katz
- Jazz Composers Alliance Orchestra: Celebration of the Spirit [2004, CIMP], B+
- w/Jazz Composers Alliance Orchestra: The Same Thing [2006, Cadence Jazz], B+(**)
- w/Jazz Composers Alliance Orchestra: A Wallflower in the Amazon [2009, Accurate], B+(*)
- w/JCA Orchestra: Why Do Yo Ride? [2013, Leo], B+(*)
- Darrell Katz and Oddsong: Jailhouse Doc With Holes in Her Socks [2015, JCA], B
- Darrel Katz and the ICA Orchestra: Rats Live on No Evil Star [20162017, JCA], B+(***)
- The JCA Orchestra: Live at the BPC [2018, JCA], B
- Darrel Katz and OddSong: Galeanthropology [20192021, JCA], B+(**)
Zlatko Kaucic (1953 )
- Diversity [2018, Not Two]
- Zlatko Kaucic Quintet: Morning Patches [2018, Fundacja Sluchaj], B+(*)
Achim Kaufmann (1962 )
- Double Exposure [2000, Leo]
- w/Robert Landfermann, Christian Lillinger: Grünen [2009, Clean Feed], B+(*)
- Grünen: w/Robert Landfermann, Christian Lillinger: Pith and Twig [2014, Clean Feed], B+(***)
- w/Ignaz Schick: Altered Alchemy [2016, Zarek], B+(**)
Geoffrey Keezer (1970 )
- Waiting in the Wings [1988, Sunnyside]
- World Music [1992, DIW], B+
- Trio [1993, Sackville]
- Turn Up the Quiet [1996, Columbia], B
- Zero One [2000, Dreyfus]
- Wildcrafted: Live at the Dakota [2005, MaxJazz]
- Geoffrey Keezer & Friends: Playdate [20212022, MarKeez], B+(*)
Gary Keller
- Blues for an Old New Age [1998, Double Time]
Willi Kellers
- w/Peter Brötzmann: Edelgard . . . Maar Helaas! [1980, FMP]
Brian Kellock (1962 )
- Live at Henry's [2000, Caber Music]
Jon-Erik Kellso (1964 )
- Chapter 2: The Plot Thickens [1995, Arbors]
- Blue Roof Blues: A Love Letter to New Orleans [2006, Arbors], B+(***)
- Sweet Fruits Salty Roots [2020, Jazzology], B+(***)
- Jon-Erik Kellso and the EarRegulars: Live at the Ear Inn [2023, Arbors], B+(***)
Chris Kelsey (1961 )
- Renewal [2004, CIMP]
- Wishing You Were Here [2005, CIMP]
- The Crookedest Straight Line Vol. 1 [2006, CIMP], B+(*)
Rodney Kendrick (1960 )
- The Secrets of Rodney Kendrick [1993, Verve], A
- Dance World Dance [1993, Verve], B+
- Last Chance for Common Sense [1995, Verve], B+(***)
Tom Kennedy (1960 )
- Just Play! [2012, Capri], B+(**)
Hans Kennel
- w/Mytha: How It All Started [199193, Hatology]
- Habarigani Brass [1995, Hat Art]
Keystone Trio
- Heart Beats [1995, Milestone], B+
- Newklear Music [1997, Milestone]
- Keystone Quartet: A Love Story [2000, 32 Jazz], B+
Franklin Kiermyer (1956 )
- Break Down the Walls [1992, Konnex]
- In the House of My Fathers [1993, Konnex]
- Solomon's Daughter [1993, Evidence], B
- Kairos [1995, Evidence]
- Further [2014, Mobility Music], B+(**)
- Closer to the Sun [2015, Mobility Music], A
David Kikoski (1961 )
- Inner Trust [1997, Criss Cross]
- Almost Twilight [1999, Criss Cross], B+(***)
- Surf's Up [2001, Criss Cross]
- w/Dave Carpenter, Gary Novak, Bob Sheppard: From the Hip [2006, BFM Jazz], B+(***)
- Phoenix Rising [2019, High Note], B+(***)
Frank Kimbrough (19562020)
- w/Joe Locke: The Willow [2001, Omnitone]
- Lullabluebye [2003, Palmetto], B+(***)
- Play [2005, Palmetto], B+(**)
- 20032006: Lullabluebye / Play [20032006, Palmetto, 2CD], B+(***)
- Air [20032007, Palmetto], B
- Live at Kitano [2011, Palmetto], B+(***)
- Solstice [2016, Pirouet], B+(**)
- Monk's Dreams: The Complete Compositions of Thelonious Sphere Monk [2017, Sunnyside, 6CD], A
- Ancestors [2017, Sunnyside], B+(***)
Jonny King (1965 )
- In From the Cold [1994, Criss Cross]
- Notes From the Underground [1995, Enja], B
- The Meltdown [1997, Enja], B+(***)
- Above All [2010, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Maurice Malik King
- Maliks Emerging Force Art Trio: Time and Condition [1982, 2022), EFAE], B+(***)
Peter King (1940 )
- East 34th Street [1983, Spotlite]
Steven Kirby
Bill Kirchner (1953 )
- What It Is to Be Frank [1983, Sea Breeze]
- w/Sheila Jordan: One Starry Night [1987, Jazzheads], B+(**)
- Some Enchanted Evening [1998, A]
- Everything I Love [2004, Evening Star]
- An Evening of Indigos [2014, Jazzheads, 2CD], B+(**)
Kenny Kirkland (195598)
- Kenny Kirkland [1991, GRP]
Yoshiko Kishino (1960 )
Ryan Kisor (1973 )
- On the One [1993, Columbia]
- Battle Cry [1997, Criss Cross]
- Power Source [1999, Criss Cross], B+(***)
Jan Klare
- w/Jeff Platz, Meinrad Kneer, Bill Elgart: Modern Primitive [2010, Evil Rabbit], B+(**)
Guillermo Klein (1970 )
- Los Guachos, Vol. 2 [1999, Sunnyside]
- Los Guachos III [2002, Sunnyside, 2 CD], B+
- Una Nave [2002, Sunnyside], B+
- Live in Barcelona [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
- Filtros [2007, Sunnyside], B+(**)
- Domador de Huellas: Music of "Chuchi" Leguizamon [2009, Sunnyside], B
- Carrera [2011, Sunnyside], B+(*)
- Los Guachos Cristal [2019, Sunnyside], B+(***)
- Guillermo Klein Quinteto: Telmo's Tune [2023, Sunnyside], b+(**)
Randy Klein (1949 )
- Jazzheads [1993, Jazzheads]
- Piano Improvisations: The Flowing [2008, Jazzheads], B+(**)
- Sunday Morning [2009, Jazzheads], B+(**)
Mark Kleinhaut
- Amphora [1999, Invisible Music]
- Balance of Light [2003, Insivible Music]
- w/Neil Lamb: Jones Street [2012, Invisible Music], B+(**)
Hans Koch (1948 )
- w/Martin Schütz, Marco Käppeli: Accélération [1987, ECM], B+(***)
- Uluru [1989, Intakt], B+(**)
- Duets, Dithyrambisch [1989, FMP]
- w/Sephan Wittwer, Martin Schütz, Jacques Demierre, Andreas Marti, Fredy Studer: Chockshut [1991, Intakt], B+(**)
- Hardcore Chambermusic [1994, Intakt]
- w/Martin Schütz, Fredy Studer, El Nil Troop: Heavy Cairo Traffic [1995, Intuition], A
- Fidel [1997, Intakt]
- With DJ M. Singe and DJ I. Sound [1999, Intakt]
- Roots and Wires [2000, Intakt]
- Schweizer Holz Trio: w/Urs Leimgruber, Omri Ziegele: Love Letters to the President [2008, Intakt], B+(*)
- w/Martin Schütz, Fredy Studer, Shelley Hirsch: Walking and Stumbling Through Your Sleep [2011, Intakt], B+(*)
Jacek Kochan (1955 )
- Monorain [2001, Not Two]
- MusiConspiracy: Do I the In? [2008, Not Two], B+(*)
Charlie Kohlhase (1956 )
- Research and Development [1990, Accurate]
- Good Deeds [1992, Accurate]
- Dancing on My Bedpost [1998, CIMP]
- Eventuality [2001, Nada]
- Adventures [2007, Boxholder], B+(*)
- Charlie Kohlhase's Explorer's Club: A Second Life [2022, Mandorla Music], A
Adam Kolker (1958 )
- Flag Day [2007, Sunnyside], B+(***)
- Reflections [2011, Sunnyside], B+(**)
- w/Russ Lossing: Whispers and Secrets [2014, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)
- Lost [2019, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Kolner Saxophon Mafia (1986 )
- Mafia Years, 19821986 [198286, Jazz Haus Musik]
- Die Eiserne Nachtigall [1986, Jazz Haus Musik]
- Saxfiguren [1989, Jazz Haus Musik]
Eckard Koltermann (1958 )
Dadisi Komolafe
- Hassan's Walk [1983, 2019), Nimbus West], B+(**)
Klaus Konig
- Song of Songs [1992, Enja]
- Time Fragments [1994, Enja]
Bernd Konrad (1948 )
- w/Hans Koller, Didier Lockwood: Phonolith [198094, Hatology]
Larry Koonse (1961 )
- New Jazz Standards Vol. 4 [2019, Summit], B
Tommy Koverhult
- Live at Nefertiti [1985, Dragon]
Maj-Britt Kramer
- Something About Heroes [1998, Stunt]
Wayne Krantz
- Long to Be Loose [1993, Enja]
- 2 Drink Minimum [1995, Enja]
- Separate Cages [1996, Alchemy]
- Greenwich Mean [1999, Wayne Krantz]
Briggan Krauss
- Descending to End [1999, Knitting Factory Works]
- Red Sphere [2008, Skirl], B+(*)
Jonathan Kreisberg
- The South of Everywhere [2007, Mel Bay], B+(*)
- Shadowless [2011, New for Now Music], B
- Wave Upon Wave [2014, New for Now Music], B+(*)
Erling Kroner (1943 )
- Opposites Attract [1997, Four Leaf Clover]
Uwe Kropinski (1952 )
- So Wie So: Acoustic Guitar Solos [2012, Jazzwerkstatt], B+(*)
Marty Krystall (1951 )
- Seeing Unknown Colors [1990, MA], B+
Tom Kubis
- It's Not Just for Christmas Anymore [1995, Cexton]
- Fast Cars and Fascinating Women: The Tom Kubis Big Band Plays Steven Allen [1996, Sea Breeze]
Leszek Kulakowski (1955 )
- Katharsis [1999, Not Two], B+(**)
- Eurofonia [2000, Not Two]
- Baltic Wind [2001, Not Two]
- Looking Ahead [2014, Fortune], B+(**)
Jonas Kullhammar (1978 )
- Salut [2000, Moserobie]
- Plays Loud for the People [2002, Moserobie]
- Nacka Forum [2002, Moserobie]
- Son of a Drummer [2006, Moserobie]
- The Half Naked Truth: 19982008 [19982008, Moserobie, 8CD]
- w/Torbjörn Zetterberg, Espen Aalberg: Basement Sessions Vol. 1 [2012, Clean Feed], B+(***)
- w/Torbjörn Zetterberg, Espen Aalberg: Basement Sessions Vol. 2 [2012, Clean Feed], A
- w/Jørgen Mathisen, Torbjörn Zetterberg, Espen Aalberg: Basement Sessions Vol. 3: The Ljubljana Tapes [2013, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- Gentlemen [2014, Moserobie], A
- Jupiter: The Wild East [2022, Moserobie], B+(*)
Sergey Kuryokhin
- The Ways of Freedom [1981, Leo Golden Years of New Jazz], B+(***)
- Divine Madness [198086, Leo, 4 CD]
- Some Combinations of Fingers and Passion [1991, Leo]
Frank Lacy (1959 )
- Tonal Weights and Blue Fire [1990, Tutu]
- 10^32K: That Which Is Planted: Live in Buffalo and Rochester [2013, Passin' Thru], A
- w/Mingus Big Band: Mingus Sings [2014, Sunnyside], B
- 10^32K: The Law of Vibration [2018, self-released], B+(**)
Mário Laginha (1960 )
- Espaço [2007, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- w/Julian Argüelles, Helge Andreas Norbakken: Atlântico [2019, Edition], A
Bireli Lagrene (1966 )
- Routes to Django [1980, Jazz Point]
- Bireli Swing '81 [1981, Jazz Point]
- Fifteen [1982, Antilles]
- Standards [1992, Blue Note]
Tony Lakatos (1958 )
- w/Al Foster, Kirk Lightsey, George Mraz: The News [1994, Jazzline], B+(**)
- w/Rick Margitza, Gabor Bolla: Gypsy Tenors [2017, Skip], B+(**)
Ralph Lalama (1951 )
- Feelin' and Dealin' [1990, Criss Cross]
- Momentum [1991, Criss Cross]
- Energy Fields [2008, Mighty Quinn], B+(**)
- The Audience [2009, Mighty Quinn], B+(**)
Andrew Lamb (1958 )
- Pilgrimage [2003, CIMP]
- w/Warren Smith: The Dogon Duo [2004, Engine], B+(***)
- New Orleans Suite [2005, Engine], B+(***)
- Rhapsody in Black [2006, NoBusiness], A
- w/Warren Smith, Arkadijus Gotesmanas: The Sea of Modicum [2016, NoBusiness], B+(*)
- Andrew Lamb Trio: The Casbah of Love [2018, Birdwatcher], B+(**)
- The Baba Andrew Lamb Trio: The Night of the 13th' Moon [2018, LFDS], A
Lammas
- Lammas [199091, Future Music]
Mathias Landaeus (1968 )
- From the Piano [2016, Moserobie], B+(***)
- Landaeus Trio: A Crisis of Perception [2019, Clean Feed], B+(***)
Nils Landgren (1956 )
- Swedish Folk [1997, ACT]
- w/Joe Sample: Creole Love Call [2005, ACT], B
- Teamwork [2013, ACT], B+(*)
- 4WD: w/Michael Wollny, Lars Danielsson, Wolfgang Haffner: 4 Wheel Drive [2018, ACT], B
- Landgren & Lundgren: w/Jan Lundgren: Kristallen [2018, ACT Music], B+(**)
Adam Lane (1968 )
- Hollywood Wedding [199598, Cadence]
- No(w) Music [19992001, Cadence Jazz]
- Fo(u)r Being(s) [2002, CIMP]
- Dos [2002, CIMP]
- New Magical Kingdom [20012004, Clean Feed], A
- Zero Degree Music [2005, CIMP], A
- Music Degree Zero [2005, CIMP], B+(***)
- w/Ken Vandermark, Magnus Broo, Paal Nilssen-Love: 4 Corners [2006, Clean Feed], A
- w/Lou Grassi, Mark Whitecage: Drunk Butterfly [2007, Clean Feed], A
- Adam Lane's Full Throttle Orchestra: Ashcan Rantings [2009, Clean Feed, 2 CD], A
- Absolute Horizon [2010, NoBusiness], A
- Live in Ljubljana [2012, Clean Feed], A
Steven Lantner
- Reaching [1997, Leo]
- Voices Lowered [2000, Leo]
- What You Can Throw [2005, Hatology]
- Given Live in Münster [2007, Hatology]
Jon Larsen (1959 )
- Strange News From Mars [2007, Zonic Entertainment], B+(*)
- The Jimmy Carl Black Story [2007, Zonic Entertainment/Hot Club, 2 CD], B+(***)
Steve LaSpina (1954 )
- The Road Ahead [1995, RAM]
- Story Time [1996, Steeplechase]
Last Exit [19861994]
- Last Exit [1986, Enemy], A
- Köln [1986, Atavistic], B+(***)
- The Noise of Trouble: Live in Tokyo [1986, Enemy], B+(**)
- Iron Path [1988, Venture], B+
- Headfirst Into the Flames: Live in Europe [1989, DMG/ARC], A
Andy Laster (1961 )
- Polyogue [1995, Songlines]
- Soft Shell [2000, Knitting Factory]
- Window Silver Bright [2001, New World], B+
Ingrid Laubrock (1970 )
- Who Is It? [1998, Candid], B+(**)
- Some Times [2001, Candid], B+(***)
- w/Liam Noble, Tom Rainey: Sleepthief [2007, Intakt], B+(***)
- w/Mary Halvorson, John Hébert, Tom Rainey, Kris Davis: Ingrid Laubrock Anti-House [2010, Intakt]
- Ingrid Laubrock Sleepthief: w/Liam Noble, Tom Rainey: The Madness of Crowds [2011, Intakt]
- Zürich Concert [2011, Intakt], B+(**)
- Strong Place [2012, Intakt], B+(*)
- Roulette of the Cradle [2014, Intakt], B+(***)
- Ubatuba [2014, Firehouse], B+(**)
- Serpentines [2016, Intakt], B+(*)
- Contemporary Chaos Practices: Two Works for Orchestra With Soloists [2018, Intakt], B+(***)
- w/Aki Takase: Kasumi [2018, Intakt], B+(**)
- w/Kris Davis: Blood Moon [2019, Intakt], B+(**)
- Dreamt Twice, Twice Dreamt [2019, Intakt, 2CD], B+(*)
- w/Andy Milne: Fragile [2021, Intakt], B+(***)
- w/Tom Rainey: Counterfeit Mars [2021, Relative Pitch], B+(***)
- The Last Quiet Place [2019, Pyroclastic], B+(***)
- Monochromes [2022, Intakt], B+(*)
Andy LaVerne (1958 )
- Frozen Music [1989, Steeplechase]
- First Tango in New York [1993, Musidisc], A
- Severe Clear [1990, Steeplechase]
- Time Well Spent [1994, Concord]
- Rhapsody [2021, SteepleChase], B+(**)
- Spot On [2023, SteepleChase], B+(**)
John Law
- Exploded on Impact [1992, Slam], B+(***)
- The Boat Is Sinking, Apartheid Is Sinking [1993, Impetus]
- Giant Leaves (Autumn Steps) [1995, FMR]
- Pentecost [1996, FMR]
- w/Paul Dunmall, Barry Guy, Louis Moholo: Extremely Quartet [1996, Hat Art], A
- Abacus [2000, Hatology], B+(***)
- John Law's Congregation: Configuration [2018, Ubuntu Music], B+(***)
Daunik Lazro
- w/Joëlle Léandre, George Lewis: Enfances 8 Janv. 1984 [1984, Fou], B+(*)
- Hauts Plateaux [1995, Potlach]
- Dourou [1996, Bleu Regard]
- w/Jouk Minor, Thierry Madiot, David Chiesa, Louis-Michel Marion: Sonoris Cause [2003, NoBusiness], B+(**)
- w/Jean-François Pauvros, Roger Turner: Curare [2010, NoBusiness], B+(**)
- w/Joëlle Léandre: Hasparren [2011, NoBusiness], B+(***)
Nguyen Lê (1959 )
- Miracles [1989, Musidisc]
- Tales From Vietnam [1996, Act]
- Three Trios [1996, ACT]
- Purple: Celebrating Jimi Hendrix [2002, ACT], B
- w/Paolo Fresu, Dhafer Youssef: Homescape [20042005, ACT], B+(*)
- Songs of Freedom [2010, ACT], B
The Leaders [19851988]
- Mudfoot [1986, Blackhawk], A
- Out Here Like This [1986, Black Saint], B+
- The Leaders Trio: Heaven Dance [1988, Sunnyside], B+
- Unforseen Blessings [1988, Soul Note], B+(*)
- Spirits Alike [2006, Challenge], B
Joëlle Léandre (1951 )
- w/Yves Robert, Irène Schweizer, Daunik Lazro: Paris Quartet [198587, Intakt], B+(**)
- Joëlle Léandre's Canvas Trio: L'Histoire de Mme. Tasco [1992, Hat Art], B+(***)
- Blue Goo Park [1992, FMP]
- No Comment [199495, Fou], B
- Palimpseste [1995, Hat Hut]
- Contrabasses [1997, Leo]
- E'Vero [1997, Leo]
- No Comment [1998, Red Toucan]
- Sapporo Duets [1998, Jazz'halo]
- Joelle Léandre Project [1999, Leo]
- C'Est Ça [2000, Red Toucan]
- Signature (Two Duets) [2000, Red Toucan, 2 CD]
- For Flowers [2001, Leo]
- Firedance [2005, Red Toucan]
- At the Le Mans Jazz Festival [2005, Leo]
- w/Pascal Contet: Freeway [2006, Clean Feed], B+(*)
- The Stone Quartet: w/Marilyn Crispell, Roy Campbell Jr, Mat Maneri: DMG @ the Stone: Volume 1 [2006, DMG/ARC], B+(**)
- w/Kevin Norton: Winter in New York [2006, Leo], B+(***)
- w/William Parker: Live at Dunois [2009, Leo], B+(**)
- w/François Houle, Raymond Strid: Last Seen Headed: Live at Sons D'Hiver [2009, Ayler], B+(**)
- Stone Quartet: w/Roy Campbell, Marilyn Crispell, Mat Maneri: Live at Vision Festival [2010, Ayler], B+(**)
- w/Lauren Newton: Conversations: Live in Ljubljana [2010, Not Two], B
- Sudo Quartet: Live at Banlieue Bleue [2011, NoBusiness], B+(**)
- w/Pauline Oliveros, George Lewis: Play as You Go [2014, Trost], B+(**)
- w/Theo Ceccaldi: Elastic [2015, Cipsela], B+(**)
- Jubileum Quartet: w/Evan Parker, Agustí Fernández, Zlatko Kaucic: A Uis? [2018, Not Two], B+(**)
- Zurich Concert [2022, Intakt], B+(**)
- w/Craig Taborn, Mat Maneri: hEARoes [2022, Rogue Art], B+(***)
LeeAnn Ledgerwood (1959 )
- Now and Zen [1997, Steeplechase]
- Paradox [2000, Steeplechase]
- Renewal [2016, SteepleChase], B+(**)
Mike LeDonne (1956 )
- Bout Time [1988, Criss Cross]
- The Feeling of Jazz [1990, Criss Cross]
- Common Ground [1990, Criss Cross]
- Soulmates [1993, Criss Cross]
- Waltz for an Urbanite [1995, Criss Cross]
- Bags Groove: A Tribute to Milt Jackson [2001, Double-Time]
- Smokin' Out Loud [2004, Savant]
- On Fire [2006, Savant], B+(*)
- FiveLive [2008, Savant]
- The Groover [2009, Savant], B+(*)
- Keep the Faith [2011, Savant], B+(*)
- w/The Groover Quartet: That Feelin' [2016, Savant], B+(**)
- w/The Groover Quartet: From the Heart [2018, Savant], B+(*)
- Partners in Time [2019, Savant], B+(**)
- It's All Your Fault [2021, Savant], B+(*)
- w/Eric Alexander, Jeremy Pelt, Vincent Herring, Kenny Washington, Peter Washington: The Heavy Hitters [2022, Cellar], B+(**)
Gordon Lee (1953 )
- Flying Dream [2004, OA2], B
- The Path [2010, OA2], B+(**)
- w/Mel Brown: Tuesday Night [2014, Origin], B
- Gordon Lee Quartet: How Can It Be? [2022, PJCE], B+(**)
Peggy Lee (1963 )
- Worlds Apart [2004, Spool/Line], B+
- New Code [2008, Drip Audio], B+(**)
- Invitation [2012, Drip Audio], A
- Tell Tale: Film in Music [2016, Drip Audio], B+(*)
- Echo Painting [2017, Songlines], B
Phil Lee
- Twice Upon a Time [198687, Cadillac]
Soren Lee
- Soren Lee Trio [1992, L+R]
Thomas Lehn
Johan Leijonhufvud (1971 )
- Speaks the Local Bebop [199394, Sittel]
- Happy Farm [1996, Sittel]
Peter Leitch (1944 )
- Red Zone [198488, Reservoir], B
- Portraits and Dedications [198889, Criss Cross]
- Trio / Quaret '91 [1991, Concord], B
- From Another Perspective [1992, Concord], B
- Colours and Dimensions [1995, Reservoir]
- Up Front [1996, Reservoir]
- Blues on the Corner [1997, Reservoir]
Brian Lemon (1937 )
- Old Hands Young Minds [1997, Zephyr]
Gianni Lenoci (19632019)
- Agenda [2003, Vel Net], B+(*)
- Ephemeral Rhizome [2008, Evil Rabbit], B+(***)
- w/Kent Carter, Bill Elgart: Plaything [2014, NoBusiness], B+(***)
- Reciprocal Uncles: w/Gianni Mimmo: The Whole Thing [2019, Amirani], B+(**)
- A Few Steps Beyond [2019, Amirani], B+(*)
Peter Lenz
- Breathe: Music for Large Ensembles [2024, GambsART], U
David Leonhardt
- Explorations [2008, Big Bang], B
Jay Leonhart (1940 )
- Salamander Pie [1983, DMP]
- Cool [2004, Sons of Sound], B+
Michael Leonhart (1974 )
- Michael Leonhart Orchestra: The Normyn Suites [20192021, Sunnyside], B+(***)
Marilyn Lerner
- Birds Are Returning [1997, Jazz Focus]
- w/Ken Filiano, Lou Grassi: Live at Edgefest [2013, NoBusiness], B+(***)
Billy Lester
- Storytime [20102011, JKA], B+(**)
- Italy 2016 [2016, Ultra Sound], B+(*)
Elliott Levin
- The Motion of Emotion [1997, CIMP]
- New Ghost: Live Upstairs at Nick's [1998, ESP-Disk], B+(*)
- A Fine Intensity [1999, CIMP]
Pete Levin (1942 )
- Party in the Basement [1990, Gramavision]
- Deacon Blues [2007, Motema], B+(*)
- Certified Organic [2008, P Lev], B
- Jump! [20082010, Pete Levin Music], B+(*)
Jed Levy (1958 )
- Sleight of Hand [1995, Steeplechase]
- Round and Round [2002, Steeplechase]
Victor Lewis (1950 )
- Know It Today, Know It Tomorrow [1992, Red]
Steuart Liebig
- Lingua Obscura [1995, Nine Winds]
- No Train [1997, Cadence]
- Antipodes [2000, Cadence]
Carol Liebowitz
- w/Birgitta Flick: Malita-Malika [2017, Leo], B+(***)
- w/Adam Lane, Andrew Drury: Blue Shift [2019, Line Art], B+(**)
Lukas Ligeti (1965 )
- That Which Has Remained . . . That Which Will Emerge . . . [2015, Col Legno], B+(**)
Chris Lightcap (1971 )
- Lay-Up [1999, Fresh Sound New Talent]
- Bigmouth [2002, Fresh Sound New Talent]
- Chris Lightcap's Bigmouth: Deluxe [2008, Clean Feed], B+(*)
- Chris Lightcap's Bigmouth: Epicenter [2014, Clean Feed], A
- Superette [2018, The Royal Potato Family], B+(*)
- SuperBigmouth [2019, Pyroclastic], B
Kirk Lightsey (1937 )
- Isotope [1983, Criss Cross]
- w/Harold Danko: Shorter by Two: The Music of Wayne Shorter Played on Two Pianos [1983, Sunnyside], B+(**)
- The Nights of Bradley's [1985, Sunnyside], B+
- Lightsey Live [1985, Sunnyside]
- Everything Is Changed [1986, Sunnyside], A
- w/Marcus Belgrave: Kirk 'n' Marcus [1986, Criss Cross]
- Goodbye Mr. Evans [1994, Evidence]
- Live at Smalls Jazz Club [2021, Cellar], A
John Lindberg (1959 )
- Dimension 5 [1981, Black Saint], B+
- w/Hugh Ragin: Team Work [1982, Cecma], B
- Give and Take [1982, Black Saint], B+
- The East Side Suite [1983, Sound Aspects]
- Trilogy of Works for Eleven Instrumentalists [1984, Black Saint], B+(***)
- Dodging Bullets [1992, Black Saint], B+
- Quartet Afterstorm [1994, Black Saint], A
- Resurrection of a Dormant Soul [1995, Black Saint], A
- Luminosity: Homage to David Izenzon [199296, Music & Arts], B+(**)
- Bounce [1997, Black Saint], B+(***)
- A Tree Frog Tonality [2000, Between the Lines], B+(***)
- Ruminations Upon Ives and Gottschalk [2001, Between the Lines], B+(***)
- Winter Birds [2004, Between the Lines], B+(**)
- w/Karl Berger: Duets 1 [2004, Between the Lines], B+(**)
- BLOB: w/Ted Orr, Harvey Sorgen: Earphonious Swamphony [2010, Innova], B+(***)
- w/Anil Eraslan: Juggling Kukla [2011, NoBusiness], B+(**)
- John Lindberg Raptor Trio: Western Edges [2012, Clean Feed], B+(***)
- John Lindberg BC3: Born in an Urban Ruin [2016, Clean Feed], B+(**)
François Lindemann
- Different Masks [1989, Plainisphare]
Erica Lindsay (1955 )
- Dreamer [1989, Candid]
- w/Sumi Tonooka: Initiation [2004, ARC], B+(***)
Rudy Linka
- Always Double Czech [1996, Enja]
Arthur Lipner
- The Magic Continues [1993, Palmetto], B
- Two Hands One Heart: Best of Arthur Lipner [19902014, Malletworks Media, 2CD], B+(**)
Martin Litton (1957 )
- Jazz Piano [198791, Solo Art]
Fredrik Ljungkvist (1969 )
- Walk, Stop, Look and Walk [2000, Crazy Wisdom]
- Fungus [2003, Moserobie]
- Fredrik Ljungkvist Trio: Atlantis [2019, Moserobie], B+(***)
Jon Lloyd (1958 )
- Syzygy [1990, Leo]
- Head [1993, Leo], B+(***)
- By Confusion [1996, Hatology], A
- Praxis [FMR]
- Four and Five [1998, Hatology], A
- Vanishing Points [2013, 33], B+(**)
Joe Locascio
- Silent Motion [1994, Tatford Music/Heart Music]
- In the City of Lost Things [2007, Heart Music]
- w/Woody Witt: Absinthe: The Music of Billy Strayhorn [2011, Blue Bamboo Music], B+(**)
Joe Locke (1959 )
- Longing [1990, Steeplechase]
- w/Kenny Barron: But Beautiful [1991, Steeplechase], B+
- Wire Walker [1992, Steeplechase], A
- Very Early [1994, Steeplechase], B+
- Moment to Moment [1994, Milestone]
- Inner Space [1995, Steeplechase]
- Slander (And Other Love Songs) [1997, Milestone]
- w/David Hazeltine: Mutual Admiration Society [1999, Sharp Nine]
- Dear Life [2004, Sirocco], B+(***)
- Rev-elation [2005, Sharp Nine], B+
- w/Charles Rafalides: Van Gogh by Numbers [2005, Wire Walker], B+(*)
- w/Geoffrey Keezer: Live in Seattle [2005, Origin], B
- Sticks and Strings [2007, Jazz Eyes], B+(***)
- Force of Four [2008, Origin], B+(*)
- w/David Hazeltine: Mutual Admiration Society 2 [2009, Sharp Nine], B+(*)
- For the Love of You [2009, Koch], B
- w/Geoffrey Keezer: Signing [2011, Motéma], B+(***)
- Lay Down My Heart: Blues and Ballads Vol 1 [2013, Motéma Music], B+(**)
- Love Is a Pendulum [2014, Motéma Music], B+(***)
- Makram [20212022, Circle], B+(*)
Pete Lockett
- w/Bill Bruford: One [1999, Summerfold], B+(*)
Didier Lockwood (19562018)
- Out of the Blue [1985, JMS], B+
- 1 2 3 4 [1987, JMS]
- New York Rendezvous [1995, JMS]
- Storyboard [1996, Dreyfus]
Bruce Lofgren
- The Bruce Lofgren Group: Earthly and Cosmic Tales [2024, Night Bird], B
Lorne Lofsky (1954 )
Fred Lonberg-Holm (1962 )
- Bridges Freeze Before Roads [2001, Longbox], B
- A Valentine for Fred Katz [2002, Atavistic]
- When I'm Falling [2003, Truckstop]
- Other Valentines [2005, Atavistic], A
- Terminal Valentine [2007, Atavistic], B+(*)
- Fred Lonberg-Holm's Fast Citizens: Gather [2011, Delmark], A
- Stirrup: Cut [2016, Clean Feed], A
- w/Joe McPhee: No Time Left for Sadness [2019, Corbett vs. Dempsey], B+(**)
- w/Tim Daisy: Current 23 [2022, Relay], B+(**)
Jean-Loup Longnon
- Cyclades [1992, JMS]
- Bop Dreamer [1996, Pygmalion]
Russ Lossing (1960 )
- Dreamer [2000, Double Time], B+(**)
- w/Ed Schuller, Paul Motian: As It Grows [2002, Hatology], B+(**)
- Phrase 6 [2004, Fresh Sound New Talent], A
- All Things Arise [2005, Hatology], B+(**)
- w/Mat Maneri, Mark Dresser: Metal Rat [2006, Clean Feed], B+(*)
- w/John Hebert: Line-Up [2006, Hatology]
- Oracle [2007, Hatology]
- Personal Tonal [2009, Fresh Sound New Talent], A
- Drum Music [2012, Sunnyside]
- Eclipse [2012, Aqua Piazza], B+(**)
- Meta Morphism [2017, Sunnyside], B+(**)
- Folks [2017, Sunnyside], B+(**)
- Changes [2018, SteepleChase], B+(***)
- Motian Music [2019, Sunnyside], B+(**)
- Alternate Side Parking Music [2019, Aqua Piazza], B+(***)
Mark Alban Lotz (1963 )
- Cuban Fishes Make Good Dishes [19972002, LopLop]
- w/Istak Köpek: Istanbul Improv Sessions May 4th [2010, Evil Rabbit], B+(**)
Louisiana Repertory Jazz Ensemble [1982 ]
- Uptown Jazz [198283, Stomp Off]
- Hot and Sweet Sounds of Lost New Orleans [1986, Stomp Off], A
The Lounge Lizards [1981 ]
- The Lounge Lizards [1981, EG], B+
- Live in Tokyo / Big Heart [1986, Island], A
- No Pain for Cakes [1987, Island], B+
- Voice of Chunk [1989, Lagarto], B+
- Live in Berlin, Vol. 2 [1991, Intuition]
- Queen of All Ears [1998, Warner Brothers], B
Joe Lovano (1952 )
- w/Aldo Romano: Ten Tales [1989, Capitol]
- Joe Lovano Wind Ensemble: Worlds [1989, Evidence], B
- Landmarks [1990, Blue Note], A
- Sounds of Joy [1991, Enja], B+(***)
- From the Soul [1991, Blue Note], A
- Universal Language [1992, Blue Note], B
- Tenor Legacy [1993, Blue Note], A
- Quartets [1995, Blue Note, 2 CD], A
- Rush Hour [1995, Blue Note], B
- Celebrating Sinatra [1997, Blue Note], B+
- w/Gonzalo Rubalcaba: Flying Colors [1997, Blue Note], B
- Trio Fascination [1998, Blue Note], A
- w/Greg Osby: Friendly Fire [1999, Blue Note], B+
- 52nd Street Themes [2000, Blue Note], B+
- Flights of Fancy: Trio Fascination, Vol. 2 [2001, Blue Note], B
- Viva Caruso [2002, Blue Note], B+
- On This Day . . . at the Vanguard [2002, Blue Note], B+(**)
- I'm All for You: Ballad Songbook [2004, Blue Note], B
- Joyous Encounter [2004, Blue Note], B+(**)
- Streams of Expression [2005, Blue Note], B+(*)
- Classic! Live at Newport [2005, Blue Note], B+(***)
- w/Hank Jones: Kids: Duets Live at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola [2006, Blue Note], A
- Symphonica [2006, Blue Note], B+(**)
- Folk Art [2008, Blue Note], B+(***)
- Bird Songs [2010, Blue Note], B+(**)
- Cross Culture [2012, Blue Note], A
- w/Dave Douglas: Sound Prints: Live at Monterey Jazz Festival [2013, Blue Note], A
- w/Dave Douglas: Sound Prints: Scandal [2017, Greenleaf Music], B+(***)
- Trio Tapestry [2018, ECM], B+(**)
- Trio Tapestry: Garden of Expression [2019, ECM], B
- w/Dave Douglas: Soundprints: Other Worlds [2020, Greenleaf Music], B+(*)
- Trio Tapestry: w/Marilyn Crispell, Carmen Castaldi: Our Daily Bread [2022, ECM], B+(*)
Allen Lowe (1954 )
- At the Moment of Impact [198990, Fairhaven], B+
- New Tango '92 [1991, Fairhaven], A
- Julius Hemphill Plays the Music of Allen Lowe [198991, self-released], B+(***)
- Louis Armstrong: An Avant Garde Portrait [1992, Constant Sorrow], B+(***)
- w/Roswell Rudd: Dark Was the Night Cold Was the Ground [1993, Music & Arts], B+
- Woyzeck's Death [1994, Enja], B+(*)
- Jews in Hell: Radical Jewish Acculturation [20042006, Spaceout, 2CD], B+(**)
- Blues and the Empirical Truth [20092011, Music & Arts, 3CD], A
- Mulatto Radio: Field Recordings: 14 [2013, Constant Sorrow, 4CD], A
- In the Diaspora of the Diaspora: Man With Guitar: Where's Robert Johnson? [2013, Constant Sorrow], A
- In the Diaspora of the Diaspora: Where a Cigarette Is Smoked by Ten Men [2015, Constant Sorrow], A
- In the Diaspora of the Diaspora: We Will Gather When We Gather [2015, Constant Sorrow], A
- w/Matthew Shipp, Kevin Ray, Jake Millett: In the Diaspora of the Diaspora: Ballad for Albert [2015, Constant Sorrow], B+(***)
- In the Diaspora of the Diaspora: A Day in Brooklyn: At Ibeam [2015, Constant Sorrow, 2CD], B+(***)
- In the Diaspora of the Diaspora: Hell With an Ocean View [2016, Constant Sorrow], A
- Jews and Roots / Radical Jewish Acculturation: An Avant Garde of Our Own: Disconnected Works: 19802018 [19802018, Constant Sorrow/ESP-Disk, 8CD], B+(***)
- Allen Lowe and the Constant Sorrow Orchestra: America: The Rough Cut [20142022, ESP-Disk], A
- Allen Lowe and the Constant Sorrow Orchestra: In the Dark [2022, ESP-Disk, 3CD], A
- Allen Lowe & the Constant Sorrow Orchestra: Louis Armstrong's America Volume 1 [2024, ESP-Disk, 2CD], A
- Allen Lowe & the Constant Sorrow Orchestra: Louis Armstrong's America Volume 2 [2024, ESP-Disk, 2CD], A
Bill Lowe (1946 )
- Bill Lowe and the Signifyin' Natives Ensemble: Sweet Cane: Suites and Other Pedagogical Prompts [2021, Mandorla Music], B+(***)
Werner Ludi (19362000)
Jan Lundgren (1966 )
- Conclusion [1994, Four Leaf Clover]
- Jan Lundgren Trio: w/Herb Geller: Stockholm Get-Together! [1994, 2023), Fresh Sound], B+(***)
- Bird of Passage [1995, Four Leaf Clover]
- Something to Live For [1998, Sittel]
- Cooking at the Jazz Bakery [1998, Fresh Sound]
- Plays the Music of Victor Young [2001, Sittel]
- Mare Nostrum [2007, ACT]
- All By Myself [2014, Fresh Sound], B+(**)
Lunge
- Strong Language [20002003, Emanem]
Matthias Lupri
- Same Time Twice [2002, Summit]
Evan Lurie
- Selling Water by the Side of the River [1990, Antilles], B+
John Lurie (1952 )
- Fishing with John [1998, Strange and Beautiful]
- The Legendary Marvin Pontiac: Greatest Hits [1999, Strange & Beautiful Music], B+(**)
- Marvin Pontiac: The Asylum Tapes [2017, Strange and Beautiful], A
- Painting With John [2023, Royal Potato Family], B+(***)
Chick Lyall
- Broken Poems [2002, Caber]
Brian Lynch (1956 )
- Peer Pressure [1986, Criss Cross], B+(**)
- Back Room Blues [1989, Criss Cross], B+(**)
- Spheres of Influence [1997, Sharp Nine], B+(*)
- Tribute to the Trumpet Masters [2000, Sharp Nine]
- 24/7 [2002, Nagel Heyer], B+(***)
- w/Bill Charlap: Brian Lynch Meets Bill Charlap [2003, Sharp Nine], B+(***)
- Brian Lynch Latin Jazz Sextet: ConClave [2004, Criss Cross], B+(**)
- w/Eddie Palmieri: Simpático [2005, ArtistShare], A
- Unsung Heroes [20082009, Hollistic Music Works], B+(***)
- Unsung Heroes Vol. 2 [20082009, Hollistic MusicWorks], B+(**)
- Brian Lynch and Spheres of Influence: ConClave Vol. 2 [2010, Criss Cross], B+(**)
- Bolero Nights: For Billie Holiday [2010, Venus]
- w/Emmet Cohen: Questioned Answer [2012, Hollistic MusicWorks], B+(**)
- Madera Latino: A Latin Jazz Interpretation on the Music of Woody Shaw [2012, Hollistic MusicWorks, 2CD], B+(***)
- Brian Lynch Big Band: The Omni-American Book Club: My Journey Through Literature in Music [2019, Holistic MusicWorks], A
- Songbook Vol. 1: Bus Stop Serenade [2016, Holistic MusicWorks], B+(*)
- Bryan Lynch and Spheres of Influence: Songbook Vol. 2: Dance the Way U Want To [2018, Holistic MusicWorks], B+(***)
- 7X7BY7 [2024, Holistic MusicWorks], U
Hayoung Lyou
- The Myth of Katabasis [2024, Endectomorph Music], U
Doug MacDonald (1953 )
- Solo Plus [2014, BluJazz], B+(*)
- A Salute to Jazz Composers: Jazz Marathon 2 [2016, BluJazz, 2CD], B+(***)
- View of the City [2016, Blujazz], B+(*)
- w/Roger Neumann: Two Quintets: Live Upstairs at Vitello's [2017, Blujazz, 2CD], B+(*)
- Doug MacDonald Quartet: Organisms [2018, Dmacmusic], B+(**)
- Califournia Quartet [2018, self-released], B+(*)
- Doug MacDonald & the Tarmac Ensemble: Jazz Marathon 4: Live at Hangar 18 [2019, DMAC], B+(*)
- The Coachella Valley Trio: Mid Century Modern [2019, DMAC], B+(*)
- Doug MacDonald Duo: Toluca Lake Jazz [2020, Doug MacDonald Music], B+(**)
- Live in Hawaii [2019, DMAC Music], B+(*)
- Serenade to Highland Park [2021, DMAC Music], B+(**)
- Doug MacDonald and the L.A. All-Star Octet: Overtones [2021, DMAC Music], B+(***)
- Big Band Extravaganza [2022, DMAC Music], B
- Doug MacDonald Trio: Edwin Alley [2022, DMAC Music], B+(**)
- Doug MacDonald and the Coachella Valley Trio: Live at the Rancho Mirage Library [2024, DMAC Music], B+(**)
- Sextet Session [2023, DMAC Music], B+(**)
Kirk MacDonald (1959 )
- Symmetry [2013, Addo], B+(*)
- Common Ground [2015, Addo, 2CD], B
Bill MacKay
- Darts and Arrows: Altamira [2015, Ears & Eyes], B+(*)
Peter Madsen
- Snuggling Snakes [1992, Minor Music]
- Sphere Essence: Another Side of Monk [2003, Playscape]
- Prevue of Tomorrow [2005, Playscape], B+(**)
Joe Magnarelli (1960 )
- Why Not [1995, Criss Cross]
- Mr. Mags [2001, Criss Cross]
- Magic Trick [2017, SteepleChase], B+(**)
- New York Osaka Junction [2022, SteepleChase], B+(*)
Dean Magraw
- w/Eric Kamau Gravatt: Fire on the Nile [2014, Red House], B+(**)
Roberto Magris (1959 )
- Love Is Passing Thru: Solo / Duo /Trio / Quartet [2005, JMood], A
- One Night in With Hope and More, Vol. 2 [20082010, JMood], B+(**)
- Cannonball Funk'n Friends [2010, JMood], B+(**)
- Morgan Rewind: A Tribute to Lee Morgan Vol. 2 [2010, JMood, 2CD], B+(*)
- Roberto Magris Space Trek: Aliens in a Bebop Planet [2011, JMood, 2CD], B+(***)
- Roberto Magris & the JM Horns: High Quote [2012, JM], B+(*)
- Enigmatix [2013, JMood], B+(**)
- Need to Bring Out Love [2016, JMood], B+(**)
- The MUH Trio: w/Frantisek Uhlir, Jaromir Helesic: Prague After Dark [2016, JMood], B+(***)
- Roberto Magris Sextet Live in Miami @ the WDNA Jazz Gallery [2015, JMood], B+(***)
- World Gardens [2015, JMood], B+(***)
- Roberto Magris Sextet: Sun Stone [2019, JMood], B+(***)
- Suite! [2018, JMood, 2CD], B+(**)
- w/Eric Hochberg: Shuffling Ivories [2019, JMood], B+(**)
- Match Point [2018, JMood], B+(**)
- Duo and Trio: Featuring Mark Colby [20122019, JMood], B+(**)
Alex Maguire
- Mt Olympus [1999, Ramboy]
Rudi Mahall (1966 )
- Quartett [2006, Jazzwerkstatt], B+(*)
- w/Michael Griener: Jazzpreis [20202021, Astral Spirits], B+(***)
Rudresh Mahanthappa (1971 )
- Yatra [1997, RM]
- Black Water [2002, Red Giant]
- Mother Tongue [2004, Pi], B+(***)
- Codebook [2006, Pi], A
- Rudresh Mahanthappa's Indo-Pak Coalition: Apti [2008, Innova], A
- Kinsmen [2008, Pi], A
- Samdhi [2008, ACT], A
- w/Steve Lehman: Dual Identity [2009, Clean Feed], A
- w/Bunky Green: Apex [2010, Pi], B+(***)
- Gamak [2012, ACT], A
- Bird Calls [2014, ACT], B+(*)
- Rudresh Mahanthappa's Indo-Pak Coalition: Agrima [2017, self-released], A
- Hero Trio [2020, Whirlwind], A
- Animal Crossing EP [2022, Whirlwind, EP], B+(**)
Thierry Maillard (1966 )
- Ethnic Sounds [2016, Blujazz], B
Adam Makowicz (1940 )
- Live Embers [Polish Jazz Vol. 43] [1975, Polskie Nagrania Muza], B+(*)
- The Solo Album: Adam in Stockholm [1986, Verve]
- The Music of Jerome Kern [1992, Concord], A
- My Favorite Things: The Music of Richard Rodgers [1993, Concord], B
Tony Malaby (1964 )
- Cosas [1993, Nine Winds]
- Sabino [2000, Arabesque], B+(*)
- Adobe [2004, Sunnyside], A
- w/Eivind Opsvik, Jeff Davis: Tone Collector [2004, Jazzaway], B+(**)
- Tamarindo [2007, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- Warblepeck [2008, Songlines], B+(*)
- Paloma Recio [2008, New World], B+(**)
- Voladores [2009, Clean Feed], B+(***)
- Tamarindo Live [2010, Clean Feed], B+(*)
- Tony Malaby's Novela [2011, Clean Feed], B+(***)
- w/William Parker, Nasheet Waits: Somos Aqua [2013, Clean Feed], B+(***)
- Tony Malaby's Tubacello: Scorpion Eater [2013, Clean Feed], B+(***)
- Tony Mallaby Paloma Recio: Incantations [2015, Clean Feed], B+(***)
- w/Mat Maneri, Daniel Levin: New Artifacts [2015, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- Tony Malaby's Sabino: The Cave of Winds [2021, Pyroclastic], B+(***)
Llanfranco Malaguti
- Percorsi [1993, Splasc(h)]
Raphe Malik (19482006)
- Last Set: Live at the 1369 Jazz Club [1984, Boxholder], A
- 21st Century Texts [1991, FMP]
- w/Glenn Spearman: Sirens Sweet and Slow [1994, Out Sounds/Mapleshade], B+
- The Short Form [1997, Eremite]
- Storyline [1998, Boxholder]
- Companions [2002, Eremite]
- w/Joe McPhee, Donald Robinson: Sympathy [2002, Boxholder], A
Pete Malinverni (1957 )
- A Very Good Year [1998, Reservoir]
- The Tempest [2003, Reservoir], B+
- Theme and Variations [2005, Reservoir], B+(*)
- Joyful! [2005, ArtistShare, CD+DVD], B
- On the Town: Pete Malinverni Plays Leonard Bernstein [2021, Planet Arts], B+(***)
Russell Malone (19632024)
- Black Butterfly [1993, Columbia]
- Playground [2003, MaxJazz], B
- Live at Jazz Standard: Volume One [2005, MaxJazz], B+(***)
- Live at Jazz Standard: Volume Two [2005, MaxJazz]
- Triple Play [2010, MaxJazz], B+(***)
Stefano Maltese (1955 )
- Sombra del Sur: Suite for Orchestra and Soloists [1992, Splasc(H)]
- Book of Yesterday [1995, Splasc(H)]
- Double Mirror [1996, Splasc(H)]
- Living Alive [1998, Leo]
Bob Mamet
- Impromptu [2010, Counterpoint], B+(**)
- London House Blues [2014, Blujazz], B+(**)
Augusto Mancinelli
- Extreme [198890, Splasc(h)]
- Jazz Work [199596, Splasc(h)]
Mat Maneri (1969 )
- Fever Bed [199496, Leo Lab], B
- Acceptance [1996, Hatology]
- Fifty One Sorrows [1997, Leo]
- So What? [1998, Hatology], B+(***)
- Trinity [1999, ECM]
- w/Randy Peterson: Light Trigger [2000, No More], B
- Blue Decco [2000, Thirsty Ear], B+
- Mat Maneri Trio: For Consequence [2001, Leo], B+(**)
- Sustain [2002, Thirsty Ear], B+
- Pentagon [2004, Thirsty Ear], B+(*)
- w/Evan Parker, Lucian Ban: Sounding Tears [2014, Clean Feed], B+(*)
- Mat Maneri Quartet: Dust [2019, Sunnyside], B+(*)
- Ash [2021, Sunnyside], B+(***)
Manhattan New Music Project
- The Soul of Grace [1997, Soul Note]
Karen Mantler
- My Cat Arnold [1988, XtraWatt], B
- Karen Mantler's Pet Project [2000, Virgin Classics]
Guido Manusardi (1935 )
- Introduction [1987, Penta Flowers]
- Contrasti [Penta Flowers]
- The Village Fair [1996, Soul Note], A
- Doina [2000, Soul Note]
Gerard Marais
Rita Marcotulli
- Night Caller [1992, Label Bleu]
Michael Marcus (1952 )
- Under the Wire [1990, Enja]
- Here At! [1993, Soul Note], B+
- w/Jaki Byard: This Happening [1996, Justin Time], B+
- Sunwheels [2000, Justin Time], B+(***)
- Michael Marcus Trio: Blue Reality [2001, Soul Note], A
- Speakin' Out [20012002, Drimala], B+(**)
- Ithem [2004, Ayler]
- w/Ted Daniel: Duology [2006, Boxholder], B
- The Magic Door [2006, Not Two], B+(***)
- Lotus Symphony [2008, Not Two], B+(***)
- For Yes! [2010, Not Two], B+(**)
- Blue Reality: Quartet! [2020, Mahakala], B+(***)
- Stone Jump [20192020, Not Two], B+(**)
- Blue Reality Quartet!: Ella's Island [2022, Mahakala], B+(**)
- Abstractions in Lime Caverns [2021, ESP-Disk], B+(***)
Rick Margitza (1963 )
- Color [1989, Blue Note], B
- Hope [1991, Blue Note], B+
- This Is New [1991, Blue Note], B+
- Work It [1994, Steeplechase], A
- Hands of Time [1994, Challenge], A
- Game of Chance [1997, Challenge], B+
- Heart of Hearts [1999, Palmetto], B+
- Sacred Hearts [2021, Le Coq], B+(**)
Sherrie Maricle
- w/DIVA Jazz Orchestra: TNT: A Tommy Newsom Tribute [2005, Lightyear], B+
- Diva: A Swingin' Life [20012012, MCG Jazz], B+(**)
- The DIVA Jazz Orchestra: Special Kay! [2013, self-released], B+(**)
- The DIVA Jazz Orchestra: DIVA + the Boys [2017, MCG Jazz], B+(*)
Phil Markowitz
- Catalysis [2006, Sunnyside], B+(*)
Denman Maroney (1949 )
- Hyperpiano [1998, Mon$ey Music]
- w/Hans Tammen: Billabong [2000, Potlatch]
- Udentity [2008, Clean Feed], B+(***)
- Double Zero [2008, Porter], B+(*)
- w/Scott Walton, Denis Fournier: O KOΣMOΣ META [2021, RogueArt], B+(***)
Dado Maroni (1962 )
- w/Jesper Lundgaard, Lee Pearson: There Is No Greater Love [2016, Storyville], B+(***)
Hank Marr (19272004)
- Hank and Frank [1998, Double Time]
Branford Marsalis (1960 )
- Scenes in the City [1983, Columbia], B
- Random Abstract [1987, Columbia]
- Trio Jeepy [1988, Columbia]
- Crazy People Music [1990, Columbia], B+
- The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born [1991, Columbia], B+
- Bloomington [1991, Columbia], B+
- Buckshot LeFonque: Buckshot LeFonque [1994, Columbia], B
- The Dark Keys [1996, Columbia]
- Buckshot LeFonque: Music Evolution [1997, Columbia], B
- Requiem [1998, Columbia], A
- The Steep Anthology [198398, Columbia/Legacy], B
- Contemporary Jazz [1999, Columbia], A
- Creation [2001, Columbia]
- Footsteps of Our Fathers [2002, Marsalis Music]
- Romare Bearden Revealed [2003, Marsalis Music]
- Eternal [2003, Marsalis Music/Rounder], B
- Coltrane's A Love Supreme Live in Amsterdam [2003, Marsalis Music/Rounder, DVD+CD], B+
- Braggtown [2006, Marsalis Music/Rounder], B+(**)
- Metamorphosen [2008, Marsalis Music], B+(***)
- Songs of Mirth and Melancholy [2011, Marsalis Music], B
- Four MFs Playin' Tunes [2011, Marsalis Music], A
- In My Solitude: Live at Grace Cathedral [2014, Okeh], B+(**)
- w/Kurt Elling: Upward Spiral [2016, Okeh], B
- Branford Marsalis Quartet: The Secret Between the Shadow and the Soul [2018, Okeh], B+(***)
- Ma Railey's Black Bottom [Original Soundtrack] [2020, Milan], B
Delfeayo Marsalis (1965 )
- Pontius Pilate's Decision [1992, Novus]
- Minions Dominion [2002, Troubadour Jass], B+(**)
- Sweet Thunder [2008, Troubadour Jass], B+(*)
- The Last Southern Gentlemen [2014, Troubadour Jass], B+(***)
- w/Uptown Jazz Orchestra: Make America Great Again! [2016, Troubadour Jass], B+(**)
- Kalamazoo [2015, Troubadour Jass], B+(**)
- Delfeayo Marsalis Uptown Jazz Orchestra: Jazz Party [2019, Troubadour Jass], B+(**)
- w/Uptown Jazz Orchestra: Uptown on Mardi Gras Day [2022, Troubadour Jass], B+(***)
- Delfeayo Marsalis Uptown Jazz Orchestra: Crescent City Jewels [20202023, Troubadour Jass], A
Jason Marsalis (1977 )
- Year of the Drummer [1998, Basin Street]
- Music in Motion [2000, Basin Street]
- Music Update [2009, ELM], B
- In a World of Mallets [2012, Basin Street], C+
Wynton Marsalis (1961 )
- Wynton Marsalis [1981, Columbia], B+
- Think of One [1983, Columbia]
- Hothouse Flowers [1984, Columbia], B
- Black Codes From the Underground [1985, Columbia], B+
- J Mood [1985, Columbia], B
- Standard Time: Volume 1 [1986, Columbia], B+
- Live at Blues Alley [1986, Columbia, 2 CD]
- Carnival [1987, Columbia]
- Thick in the South: Soul Gestures in Southern Blue, Vol. 1 [1988, Columbia], B
- Uptown Ruler: Soul Gestures in Southern Blue, Vol. 2 [1988, Columbia]
- Levee Low Moan: Soul Gestures in Southern Blue, Vol. 3 [1988, Columbia], B
- The Majesty of the Blues [1988, Columbia], B+
- Tune In Tomorrow [1989, Columbia], A
- Crescent City Christmas Card [1989, Columbia]
- Standard Time: Volume 2 Intimacy Calling [198790, Columbia]
- Standard Time: Volume 3 The Resolution of Romance [1990, Columbia], B
- Blue Interlude [1992, Columbia]
- Citi Movement [1992, Columbia, 2 CD], B
- In This House, On This Morning [1992, Columbia, 2 CD]
- Joe Cool's Blues [1994, Columbia]
- Blood on the Fields [1994, Columbia, 3 CD], B
- Standard Time, Vol. 4: Marsalis Plays Monk [199394, Columbia]
- Standard Time, Vol. 6: Mr. Jelly Lord [1998, Columbia], A
- Standards and Ballads [198398, Columbia/Legacy], B
- Live at the Village Vanguard [1999, Columbia, 7 CD]
- The Marciac Suite [1999, Columbia]
- All Rise [2002, Sony Classical]
- Amongst the People: Live at the House of Tribes [2002, Blue Note], B+(**)
- The Magic Hour [2003, Blue Note]
- Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson [2004, Blue Note], B+(**)
- From the Plantation to the Penitentiary [2006, Blue Note], B
- Wynton Marsalis Plays Louis Armstrong's Hot Fives and Hot Sevens [2006, Blue Engine], B
- He and She [2007, Blue Note], B+(**)
- United We Swing: Best of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Galas [20032007, Blue Engine], B+(*)
- From Billie Holiday to Edith Piaf: Live in Marciac [2008, Rampart Street Music], B+(*)
- w/Eric Clapton: Play the Blues: Live From Jazz at Lincoln Center [2011, Warner Brothers], A
- Bolden [Music From the Original Soundtrack] [2019, Blue Engine], B+(***)
Miya Masaoka (1958 )
- Brew: Heat / Between Reflections [19982019, Clean Feed], A
Keshavan Maslak
- Romance in the Big City [1993, Leo]
Masqualero
- Bande A Part [1985, ECM]
- Re-Enter [1990, ECM]
George Masso (1926 )
- That Old Gang of Mine [1996, Arbors]
Mark Masters (1957 )
- Silver Threads Among the Blues [1985, Sea Breeze]
- Priestess [1990, Capri]
- Jimmy Knepper Songbook [1993, Focus]
- The Clifford Brown Project [2003, Capri]
- Porgy and Bess Redefined! [2005, Capri], B+
- Wish Me Well [2006, Capri]
- Farewell Walter Dewey Redman [2006, Capri], B+(**)
- Ellington Saxophone Encounters [2012, Capri], B+(**)
- Everything You Did: Plays the Music of Walter Becker and Donald Fagen [2012, Capri], B
- Blue Skylight [20152016, Capri], B+(**)
- The Mark Masters Ensemble: Masters and Barron Meet Blanton and Webster [2019, Capri], B+(***)
- Mark Masters Ensemble: w/Tim Hagans: Sui Generis [2023, Capri], B+(**)
Mikio Masuda
- Blue Dumplings [1998, JVC]
Sabir Mateen (1951 )
- Secrets of When [2001, Bleu Regard]
- Sound Gathering [2007, Not Two], B+(**)
- w/Christopher Dell, Christian Raymond, Klaus Kugel: Creation [2012, 577 Records], B+(***)
- w/Conny Bauer, Mark Tokar, Klaus Kugel: Collective Four [2015, ForTune], A
- w/Patrick Holmes, Federico Ughi: Survival Situation [2020, 577 Records], B+(**)
Dmitri Matheny (1965 )
- Cascadia [2021, Origin], B+(*)
Ronnie Matthews (19352008)
- Selena's Dance [1988, Timeless]
- Dark Before the Dawn [1990, DIW]
Virginia Mayhew (1959 )
- It's Time for Virginia Mayhew [1988, Philology]
- Nini Green [1996, Chiaroscuro]
- Sandan Shuffle [2005, Renma], B+(**)
- A Simple Thank You [2007, Renma], B+(**)
- Mary Lou Williams: The Next 100 Years [2010, Renma], B+(***)
Bill Mays (1944 )
- Live at Maybeck Recital Hall, Vol. 26 [1992, Concord]
- Out in PA [1999, No Blooze Music]
- Summer Sketches [2000, Palmetto], B+(***)
- Going Home [2002, Palmetto]
- Live at Jazz Standard [2004, Palmetto], B+(**)
- Fantasy [2007, Palmetto], B
- The Inventions Trio: Life's a Movie [2012, Chiaroscuro], B
- Bill Mays Trio: Autumn Serenade [2023, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Lyle Mays (19532020)
- Lyle Mays [1985, Geffen]
- Fictionary [1992, Geffen]
- Eberhard [2020, self-released, EP], B
Louis Mazetier (1960 )
- If Dreams Come True [1994, Stomp Off]
- Tributes, Portraits and Other Stories [2007, Arbors], B+(**)
Guido Mazon
- Other Line [1990, Splasc(h)]
Rob Mazurek (1966 )
- Man Facing East [1994, Hep]
- Exploding Star Orchestra: We Are All From Somewhere Else [2006, Thrill Jockey], B+(*)
- Sound Is [2009, Delmark], B
- Exploding Star Orchestra: Stars Have Shapes [2010, Delmark], B+(**)
- Starlicker: Double Demon [2011, Delmark], A
- Stellar Pulsations [2012, Delmark], B+(***)
- Skull Sessions [2012, Cuneiform], B+(***)
- w/Exploding Star Electro Acoustic Ensemble: The Space Between [2013, Delmark], B+(*)
- Spiral Mercury Chicago/São Paulo Underground: w/Pharoah Sanders: Pharoah and the Underground [2013, Clean Feed], B+(*)
- w/Exploding Star Orchestra: Galactic Parables: Volume 1 [2013, Cuneiform, 2CD], B+(***)
- Rome [2014, Clean Feed], B+(*)
- w/Emmett Kelly: Alilen Flower Sutra [2016, International Anthem], C
- Chants and Corners [2016, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- w/Exploding Star Orchestra: Dimensional Stardust [2020, International Anthem], A
- w/Exploding Star Orchestra: Lightning Dreamers [2021, International Anthem], B+(**)
- Milan [2023, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Barney McAll (1966 )
- Release the Day [2001, Transparent Music]
- Flashbacks [2009, Extra Celestial Arts], B+(**)
- Precious Energy [2022, Extra Celestial Arts], B
- Precious Energy ReUp [2023, Extra Celestial Arts]
- Emerald Hands [2023, Extra Celestial Arts]
Christian McBride (1972 )
- Gettin' to It [1994, Verve], A
- Number Two Express [1995, Verve], B+
- w/Nicholas Payton, Mark Whitfield: Fingerpainting: The Music of Herbie Hancock [1997, Verve], B+
- A Family Affair [1998, Verve]
- Sci-Fi [2000, Verve]
- Vertical Vision [2003, Warner Brothers]
- Live at Tonic [2005, Ropeadope, 3 CD], B+(***)
- Kind of Brown [2009, Mack Avenue], B
- The Good Feeling [2011, Mack Avenue], B+(*)
- Conversations With Christian [2011, Mack Avenue], B+(**)
- People Music [2013, Mack Avenue], B+(**)
- Out Here [2013, Mack Avenue], B+(***)
- The Movement Revisited: A Musical Portrait of Four Icons [2013, Mack Avenue], B+(**)
- Live at the Village Vanguard [2014, Mack Avenue], B+(**)
- Christian McBride Big Band: Bringin' It [2017, Mack Avenue], B
- Christian McBride's New Jawn [2017, Mack Avenue], B+(**)
- Christian McBride Big Band: For Jimmy, Wes and Oliver [2020, Mack Avenue], B+(**)
- Christian McBride's New Jawn: Prime [2021, Mack Avenue], A
- w/Edgar Meyer: But Who's Gonna Play the Melody? [2024, Mack Avenue], B+(*)
Nate McBride
- Curt Newton, Ken Vandermark: w/Tripleplay: Expansion Slang [1998, Boxholder], A
Pete McCann (1970 )
- Parable [1998, Palmetto]
- You Remind Me of Someone [2000, Palmetto]
- Most Folks [2005, Omnitone], B+(***)
- Range [2014, Whirlwind], B+(*)
- Pay for It on the Other Side [2017, McCannic Music], B+(*)
- Without Question [2022, McCannic Music], B+(***)
Donny McCaslin (1966 )
- Exile and Discovery [1998, Naxos]
- Soar [2005, Sunnyside], B+(**)
- In Pursuit [2007, Sunnyside], B+(**)
- Recommended Tools [2008, Greenleaf Music], A
- Declaration [2009, Sunnyside], B+(*)
- Perpetual Motion [2010, Greenleaf Music], B+(*)
- Casting for Gravity [2012, Greenleaf Music], B+(***)
- Fast Future [2014, Greenleaf Music], B+(*)
- Beyond Now [2016, Motéma], B+(*)
- Blow. [2018, Motéma], B+(*)
- I Want More [2023, Edition], B
Barney McClure
- Spot [2006, OA2], B+(**)
- Show Me! [2014, OA2], B+(*)
Tom McDermott (1957 )
- w/Connie Jones: Creole Nocturne [2007, Arbors], B+(*)
- Meets Scott Joplin [2018, Arbors], B+(**)
Bernie McGann (19372013)
- Playground [1997, Rufus]
- Bundeena [2000, Rufus]
Scott McGill
- w/Michael Manring, Vic Stevens: What We Do [20012004, Free Electric Sound, 2 CD], B+(*)
Pete McGuinness (1963 )
- First Flight [2006, Summit], B+(**)
- Voice Like a Horn [2013, Summit], B+(***)
- Strength in Numbers [2013, Summit], B+(*)
- The Pete McGuinness Jazz Orchestra: Along for the Ride [2018, Summit], B
Bill McHenry (1972 )
- Rest Stop [1997, Fresh Sound New Talent]
- Graphic [1998, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
- Roses [2006, Sunnyside], B+(**)
- Ghosts of the Sun [2006, Sunnyside], B+(*)
- Us Free: w/Henry Grimes, Andrew Cyrille: Fish Stories [2006, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)
- La Peur de Vide [2012, Sunnyside], B+(***)
- Bill McHenry Trio: Ben Entrada La Nit [2015, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)
René McLean (1947 )
- In African Eyes [1992, Triloka]
Dave McMurray (1958 )
- Music Is Life [2018, Blue Note], B+(**)
- Grateful Deadication [2021, Blue Note]
- Grateful Deadication 2 [2023, Blue Note], B+(*)
Medeski, Martin and Wood [1992 ]
- Notes From the Underground [1992, Accurate]
- It's a Jungle in Here [1993, Gramavision]
- Friday Afternoon in the Universe [1994, Gramavision], B
- Shack-Man [1996, Gramavision]
- Last Chance to Dance Trance (Perhaps): Best Of (19911996) [199196, Gramavision], B+(***)
- Combustication [1998, Blue Note], B+
- Tonic [1999, Blue Note]
- The Dropper [2000, Blue Note]
- End of the World Party (Just in Case) [2004, Blue Note], B+
- w/John Scofield: Out Louder [2006, Indirecto], B+(*)
- Radiolarians I [2008, Red Ink]
- Radiolarians II [2009, Indirecto], B+(***)
- Radiolarians III [2009, Indirecto], B+(**)
- w/John Scofield: MSMW Live: In Case the World Changes Its Mind [2011, Indirecto, 2CD], B+(**)
- Free Magic [2007, Indirecto], A
- w/Nels Cline: Woodstock Sessions Vol. 2 [2013, Indirecto], B+(***)
- w/John Scofield: Juice [2014, Indirecto], B+(*)
Gary Meek (1961 )
- Originals [2017, self-released], B+(**)
Brad Mehldau (1970 )
- w/Mario Rossy, Perico Sambeat, Jordi Rossy: New York-Barcelona Crossing [1993, Fresh Sound], B+(**)
- w/Mario Rossy, Perico Sambeat, Jordi Rossy: New York-Barcelona Crossing: Volumen 2 [1993, Fresh Sound], B+(**)
- Mehldau & Rossy Trio: When I Fall in Love [1993, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
- Introducing Brad Mehldau [1995, Warner Brothers], A
- The Art of the Trio: Volume One [1996, Warner Brothers], B+(***)
- The Art of the Trio Volume Two: Live at the Village Vanguard [1997, Warner Brothers], B+
- The Art of the Trio Volume Three: Songs [1998, Warner Brothers], B+
- The Art of the Trio 4: Back at the Vanguard [1999, Warner Brothers], B+(***)
- Elegiac Cycle [1999, Warner Brothers], B+
- Places [2000, Warner Brothers], B+
- Progression: Art of the Trio, Volume 5 [2000, Warner Brothers, 2 CD], B+(***)
- Largo [2002, Warner Brothers]
- Anything Goes [2002, Warner Brothers], B+(***)
- Live in Tokyo [2003, Nonesuch]
- Day Is Done [2005, Nonesuch]
- House on Hill [20022005, Nonesuch], B+(***)
- Live [2006, Nonesuch, 2 CD], B+(***)
- Live in Marciac [2006, Nonesuch, 2CD+DVD], B+(**)
- Highway Rider [2009, Nonesuch, 2CD], B+(**)
- w/Kevin Hays: Modern Music [2011, Nonesuch], B+(***)
- Ode [2012, Nonesuch]
- Where Do You Start [2012, Nonesuch], A
- w/Mark Giuliana: Mehliana: Taming the Dragon [2013, Nonesuch], B+(**)
- Blues and Ballads [20122014, Nonesuch], B+(**)
- After Bach [2017, Nonesuch], B
- Seymour Reads the Constitution! [2018, Nonesuch], B+(*)
- Finding Gabriel [20172018, Nonesuch], B
- Suite: April 2020 [2020, Nonesuch], A
- w/The Orpheus Chamber Orchestra: Variations on a Melancholy Theme [2013, Nonesuch], B
- Jacob's Ladder [2022, Nonesuch], B
- Your Mother Should Know: Brad Mehldau Plays the Beatles [2020, Nonesuch], B
Rajesh Mehta (1964 )
- w/Paul Lovens: Solos and Duos Featuring Paul Lovens: Orka [199697, Hatology]
- Window Shopping [1998, True Muze]
Myra Melford (1957 )
- Jump [1990, Enemy], B+
- Now and Now [1991, Enemy], A
- Alive in the House of Saints [1993, Hat Art], A
- Alive in the House of Saints [1993, Hatology, 2CD], A
- Even the Sounds Shine [1994, Hat Art], B+
- w/Han Bennink: Eleven Ghosts [1994, Hatology], A
- The Same River Twice [1996, Gramavision], B
- Above Blue [1998, Arabesque], A
- Yet Can Spring [2000, Arabesque]
- w/The Tent: Where the Two Worlds Touch [2003, Arabesque], B+
- Be Bread: The Image of Your Body [2003, Cryptogramophone], B+(**)
- Trio M: w/Mark Dresser, Matt Wilson: Big Picture [2006, Cryptogramophone], A
- Be Bread: The Whole Tree Gone [2008, Firehouse], A
- Life Carries Me This Way [2013, Firehouse], B+(***)
- Snowy Egret [2013, Enja/Yellowbird], B+(***)
- w/Ben Goldberg: Dialogue [2014, BAG], B
- w/Zeena Parkins, Miya Masaoka: MZM [20142016, Infrequent Seams], B+(*)
- Myra Melford's Snowy Egret: The Other Side of Air [2017, Firehouse], A
- Myra Melford's Fire and Water Quintet: For the Love of Fire and Water [2021, RogueArt], B+(***)
- Myra Melford's Fire and Water Quintet: Hear the Light Singing [2022, RogueArt], A
- Lux Quartet: w/Allison Miller, Dayna Stephens, Scott Colley: Tomorrowland [2023, Enja/Yellowbird], A
Steve Melling (1959 )
- Trio Duo Solo [199596, Jazz House]
Mike Melvoin (19372012)
- Oh Baby [2002, City Light]
- w/Dan Jaffe: Playing the Word [2005, City Light], B+(*)
- You Know [2006, City Light], B+(**)
Vince Mendoza (1961 )
- Instructions Inside [1991, Blue Note]
- Blauklang [2007, ACT], B
- Metropole Orkest: w/John Scofield: 54 [2009, Emarcy], B
- w/Metropole Orkest: Olympians [2023, Modern], B
Henrik Metz (1948 )
- Henrik Metz [1992, Music Mecca]
Szilárd Mezei (1974 )
- Bot [19982004, Not Two, 2CD], A
- Bármikor, Most / Anytime, Now [2006, Not Two], B+(***)
- Szilárd Mezei Szabad Quintet: Singing Elephant [2010, Not Two], B+(**)
- Fújj Szél, Zenta, Visszhangozz Szél [2012, Not Two], B+(*)
- Szilárd Mezei Tubass Quintet: Canons: 2nd Hosting [2012, NoBusiness], B+(**)
- Szilard Mezei Tubass Quintet: Rested Turquoise [2018, NoBusiness], B+(***)
Nando Michelin
- Duende [2006, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)
The Microscopic Septet (198190)
- Seven Men in Neckties: History of the Micros Volume One [198290, Cuneiform, 2 CD], B+(*)
- Surrealistic Swing: History of the Micros Volume Two [198190, Cuneiform, 2 CD], B+(**)
- Lobster Leaps In [2007, Cuneiform], A
- Friday the Thirteenth: The Micros Play Monk [2010, Cuneiform], A
- Manhattan Moonrise [2014, Cuneiform], A
- Been Up So Long It Looks Like Down to Me: The Micros Play the Blues [2016, Cuneiform], A
Andy Middleton
- The European Quartet Live [2005, Q-rious Music], B+(***)
Sei Miguel (1961 )
- Esfingico [2006, Clean Feed], B+(*)
- w/Pedro Gomes: Turbina Anthem [2008, NoBusiness], B+(***)
- Salvation Modes [20052012, Clean Feed], B+(*)
- (Five) Stories Untold [20142015, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- Sei Miguel Unit Core: Road Music [20162021, Clean Feed], B
- The Original Drum [20152021, Clean Feed], B+(*)
Joakim Milder (1965 )
- Life in Life [1988, Dragon]
- Still in Motion [1989, Dragon]
- Consensus [1992, Opus]
- Ways [199092, Dragon], B+(*)
- Sister Majs Blouse [1993, Mirrors]
- Epilogue [199798, Mirrors]
- Associations [2000, Mirrors]
- Monolithic [20022003, Apart]
- w/Fredrik Ljungkvist, Mathias Landraeus, Filip Augustson, Fredrik Rundkvist: The Music of Anders Garstedt [2016, Moserobie], A
Juozas Milasius
- w/Tomas Kulavicius, Dalius Naujokaitis, Lithuanian Young Composers Orchestra: Live at Willisau, 1993 [1993, NoBusiness], C+
Ron Miles (19632022)
- My Cruel Heart [1996, Gramavision]
- Woman's Day [1997, Gramavision]
- Heaven [2001, Sterling Circle]
- Laughing Barrel [2002, Sterling Circle], B+(**)
- Go Home [2010, Bag Production]
- w/Bill Frisell, Brian Blade: Quiver [2011, Enja/Yellowbird], B+(***)
- Old Main Chapel [2011, Blue Note], B+(***)
- I Am a Man [2016, Yellowbird], B+(***)
- Rainbow Sign [2020, Blue Note], B+(**)
Dominic Miller (1960 )
- Third World [2005, Alula], B
- Vagabond [2021, ECM], B+(*)
Joel Miller
- Tantramar [2007, ArtistShare]
- Swim [2011, Origin], B+(**)
- w/Sienna Dahlen: Dream Cassette [2014, Origin], B+(***)
Mulgrew Miller (19552013)
- Chapters 1 and 2: Keys to the City / Work [198586, 32 Jazz]
- Time and Again [1991, Landmark]
- Hand in Hand [1992, Novus], B+
- With Our Own Eyes [1993, Novus], B+
- Live at Yoshi's, Volume One [2004, Maxjazz], B
Steve Million
- Million to One [1995, Palmetto]
- Remembering the Way Home [20072008, Origin], B+(*)
- What I Meant to Say [2019, Origin], B+(*)
- Perfectly Spaced [2023, Calligram], B+(**)
Andy Milne
- New Age of Aquarius [2000, Orchard]
- Dreams and False Alarms [2006, Songlines], B+(*)
- w/Grégoire Maret: Scenarios [2007, Obliqsound], B+(*)
- w/Benoît Delbecq: Where Is Pannonica? [2008, Songlines], B
- Andy Milne and Unison: Time Will Tell [2024, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Pino Minafra
Pete Minger (19432000)
- Minger Painting [1983, Jazz Alliance], B
- Look to the Sky [1992, Concord]
Mingus Big Band
- Nostalgia in Times Square [1993, Dreyfus], B+
- Gunslinging Birds [1995, Dreyfus], B+
- Live in Time [1996, Dreyfus, 2 CD], B
- Que Viva Mingus! [1997, Dreyfus], B
- Blues and Politics [1999, Dreyfus], B+
- Tonight at Noon: Three or Four Shades of Love [2001, Dreyfus]
- The Essential Mingus Big Band [199399, Dreyfus]
- I Am Three [2004, Sunnyside], B+
- Live in Tokyo [2005, Sunnyside], B+(*)
Mingus Dynasty / Big Band Charlie Mingus [1982 ]
- Mingus Dynasty: Reincarnation [1982, Soul Note], B
- Big Band Charlie Mingus: Live at the Theatre Boulogne-Billancourt Volume 1 [1988, Soul Note], B+
- Big Band Charlie Mingus: Live at the Theatre Boulogne-Billancourt Volume 2 [1988, Soul Note], A
- The Next Generation [1991, Columbia], B+
Bob Mintzer (1953 )
- Spectrum [1988, DMP]
- One Music [1991, DMP]
- The First Decade [198595, DMP]
- Quality Time [1998, TVT]
- Live at MCG With Special Guest Kurt Elling [2004, MCG Jazz], C+
- In the Moment [2004, Art of Life], B+(*)
- Swing Out [2007, MCG Jazz], B
- For the Moment [2011, MCG Jazz], B
- Bob Mintzer Big Band: Get Up! [2015, MCG Jazz], B+(*)
- All L.A. Band [2016, Fuzzy Music], B+(*)
- w/WDR Big Band Cologne: Soundscapes [2019, MCG Jazz], B+(**)
Chieli Minucci
- Jewels [1994, JVC]
- Renaissance [1996, JVC]
Giovanni Mirabassi
Roberto Miranda
- Live at Bing Theatre: Los Angeles, 1985 [1985, Dark Tree], B+(***)
Les Miserables Brass Band
- Manic Traditions [1989, Northeastern], B
Seth Misterka
- Moh [1999, Newsonic]
- President's Day [2001, Newsonic]
Frank Möbus (1966 )
- w/Rudi Mahall, Oliver Steidle: Der Rote Bereich 7 [20082009, Intakt]
Bill Mobley (1953 )
- Triple Bill [1993, Evidence]
Hafez Modirzadeh (1962 )
- In Chromodal Discourse [1992, Asian Improv]
- By Any Mode Necessary! [1999, X Dot 25], B+
- Post-Chromodal Out! [2012, Pi], B+(***)
- In Convergence Liberation [2011, Pi], B+(**)
- Facets [20182019, Pi], B+(***)
Charnett Moffett (19672022)
- Planet Home [1994, Evidence]
- Still Life [1996, Evidence]
- The Art of Improvisation [2009, Motéma], B+(***)
- Treasure [2010, Motéma]
- The Bridge [2011, Motéma], B+(**)
- Music From Our Soul [2017, Motéma], B+(***)
- New Love [2019, Motéma], B
- Charnett Moffett Trio: Live [2021, Motéma, EP], B+(**)
Cody Moffett
Lars Møller (1967 )
- Copenhagen Groove [1988, Stunt]
- Pyramid [1989, Stunt]
Nils Petter Molvaer (1960 )
- Khmer [199697, ECM, 2 CD], A
- Solid Ether [1999, ECM], A
- NP3 [2002, Emarcy], A
- Live: Streamer [2002, Thirsty Ear], A
- ER [2005, Thirsty Ear], A
- An American Compilation [20012006, Thirsty Ear], A
- Hamada [2010, Thirsty Ear], B+(***)
- Baboon Moon [2011, Thirsty Ear], B+(***)
- Switch [2014, Okeh]
- Buoyancy [2016, Okeh], B+(*)
- Stitches [2021, Modern], B+(***)
- w/Norwegian Radio Orchestra: Certainty of Tides [2023, Modern], B+(***)
Carlo Mombelli (1960 )
- Lullaby for Planet Earth [2022, Clay Your Hands], B+(***)
Ben Monder (1962 )
- Flux [1995, Songlines]
- Dust [1996, Sunnyside], B+(*)
- Excavation [2000, Sunnyside], B
- w/Bill McHenry: Bloom [2000, Sunnyside], B
- Oceana [2004, Sunnyside], B+
- Hydra [2013, Sunnyside], B
- w/Pete Rende, Andrew Cyrille, Paul Motian: Amorphae [20102013, ECM], B
- w/Tony Malaby, Tom Rainey: Live at the 55 Bar [2020, Sunnyside], B+(***)
T.S. Monk (1949 )
- The Charm [1995, Blue Note]
- Monk on Monk [1997, N2K], B+
- Higher Ground [2002, Thelonious]
- Live: Two Continents One Groove [20142016, Storyville], B+(*)
Lou Montelione
- Comin' Back Home [1998, Jazzheads]
Glen Moore (1941 )
- Mokave, Vol. 1 [1991, Audioquest]
- Mokave: w/Larry Karush, Glen Velez: Afriqúe [1993, Audioquest], B+(*)
Michael Moore (1945 )
- w/Bill Charlap: Concord Duo Series, Vol. 9 [1995, Concord]
Michael Moore (1954 )
- Home Game [1988, Ramboy]
- Négligé [1992, Ramboy]
- Klezmokum [1992, Ramboy]
- Chicoutimi [1993, Ramboy], B+
- Bering [1993, Ramboy], A
- Tunes for Horn Guys [1995, Ramboy]
- Mount Olympus [1998, Ramboy]
- w/Simon Nabatov: Ancient Sorrow [1998, Ramboy], B+(***)
- Jewels and Binoculars: Jewels and Binoculars [2000, Ramboy], A
- White Widow: White Widow [2001, Ramboy], A
- Jewels and Binoculars: Floater [2003, Ramboy], A
- Osiris [2005, Ramboy], B+(*)
- Holocene [20042005, Ramboy], B+(*)
- w/Jewels and Binoculars: Ships With Tattooed Sails [2006, Upshot], A
- w/Fred Hersch: This We Know [2008, Palmetto], B+(**)
- Rotterdam [2008, Ramboy], B+(***)
- Amsterdam [2010, Ramboy], B+(***)
- Easter Sunday [2011, Ramboy], B+(**)
- The NDR Bigband With Michael Moore: Sanctuary [2019, Ramboy], B+(***)
- Michael Moore Fragile Quartet: Cretan Dialogues [2019, Ramboy], B+(***)
Ralph Moore (1956 )
- 623 C Street [1987, Criss Cross]
- Rejuvenate! [1988, Criss Cross], B+
- Furthermore [1990, Landmark]
- The Complete Landmark Recordings [198890, 32 Jazz, 2 CD], B+
- Who It Is You Are [1993, Denon], A
Tony Moore
- Observations [1993, Matchless]
- Assessments and Translations [1995, Matchless]
Jason Moran (1975 )
- Soundtrack to Human Motion [1999, Blue Note], A
- Facing Left [2000, Blue Note], A
- Black Stars [2001, Blue Note], A
- Modernistic [2002, Blue Note], A
- The Bandwagon [2003, Blue Note], B+
- Same Mother [2005, Blue Note], B+
- Artist in Residence [2006, Blue Note], B+(**)
- Ten [2010, Blue Note], B+(***)
- All Rise: A Joyful Elegy for Fats Waller [2014, Blue Note], B+(*)
- The Armory Concert [2016, Yes], B+(*)
- Jason Moran and the Bandwagon: Thanksgiving at the Vanguard [2016, Yes], B+(*)
- Bangs [2016, Yes], B+(***)
- Mass {Howl, Eon} [2017, Yes]
- Jason Moran and the Bandwagon: Looks of a Lot [2017, Yes]
- Music for Joan Jonas [2017, Yes]
- The Sound Will Tell You [2021, Yes]
- From the Dancehall to the Battlefield [2022, Yes], A
Justin Morell
- Subjects and Complements [2012, Sonic Frenzy], B+(***)
Lanny Morgan (1934 )
- The Lanny Morgan Quartet [1993, VSOP]
Fabio Morgera (1963 )
- The Pursuit [1991, Ken]
- Need for Peace [2007, Smalls], B+(*)
Joe Morris (1955 )
- Flip and Spike [1992, Riti]
- Symbolic Gesture [1993, Soul Note], B
- No Vertigo [1995, Leo]
- Elsewhere [1996, Homestead]
- w/Ken Vandermark, Hans Poppel: Like Rays [1996, Knitting Factory], B
- Antennae [1997, AUM Fidelity], B+(**)
- w/DKV Trio: Deep Telling [1998, Okka Disk], B+(**)
- A Cloud of Black Birds [1998, AUM Fidelity], B+
- At the Old Office [1999, Knitting Factory]
- w/Mat Maneri: Soul Search [2000, AUM Fidelity], B+(*)
- Singularity [2000, AUM Fidelity], B+(**)
- Age of Everything [2002, Riti]
- Beautiful Existence [2004, Clean Feed], A
- w/Ken Vandermark, Luther Gray: Rebus [2006, Clean Feed], A
- w/Barre Phillips: Elm City Duets [2006, Clean Feed], B
- Joe Morris Bass Quartet: High Definition [2007, Hatology], A
- w/Petr Cancura, Luther Gray: Wildlife [2008, AUM Fidelity], A
- w/Petr Cancura, Jason Nazary: Fine Objects [2008, Not Two], B+(***)
- w/Nate Wooley: Tooth and Nail [2008, Clean Feed], B
- Today on Earth [2009, AUM Fidelity], B+(***)
- Colorfield [2009, ESP-Disk], B+(***)
- w/Luther Gray: Creatures [2010, Not Two], B+(**)
- Camera [2010, ESP-Disk], B+(*)
- w/William Parker, Gerald Cleaver: Altitude [2011, AUM Fidelilty], B+(**)
- Mess Hall [2011, Hatology], B+(**)
- Balance [2014, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- Raoul: The Spanish Donkey [2014, Rare Noise], B
- w/Evan Parker: The Village [2014, Fundacja Sluchaj], B+(**)
- w/Ben Hall, Andria Nicodemou: Raven [2016, Glacial Erratic], B+(*)
Lawrence Butch Morris (19472013)
- Current Trends in Racism in America [1985, Sound Aspects]
- Homeing [1987, Sound Aspects], B+(**)
- Dust to Dust [1990, New World]
- Burning Cloud [1993, FMP]
- Testament: A Conduction Collection [198895, New World, 10 CD]
- Conducts Berlin Skyscraper [1995, FMP, 2CD]
- Nublu Orchestra: Nublu Orchestra Conducted by Butch Morris [2006, Nublu], A
- Nublu Orchestra Conducted by Butch Morris: Live in Bergamo [2008, Nublu], B+(***)
- Nublu Orchestra Conducted by Butch Morris: Live in Sao Paulo [2008, Nublu], B+(*)
- Nublu Orchestra Conducted by Butch Morris: Live in Paris [2010, Nublu], B+(**)
Sonny Morris
- Silver Bell [1998, Lake]
- Near the Cross [1999, Lake]
Wilber Morris (19372002)
James Morrison (1962 )
- Snappy Doo [1990, Atlantic]
- Snappy Too [2012, self-released], B+(**)
Michael Mossman (1959 )
- Mama Soho [1998, TCB]
- The Orisha Suite [2003, Pimienta]
John Moulder
- Trinity [2005, Origin], B
- Bifröst [2005, Origin], B+(*)
- The Eleventh Hour: Live at the Green Mill [2011, Origin], B+(*)
- Earthborn Tales of Soul and Spirit [20142016, Origin], B
- Decade: Memoirs [20142017, Origin], B
- Metamorphosis [2019, Origin], B
Leszek Mozdzer (1970 )
- w/Adam Pieronczyk: Live in Sofia [1998, Not Two]
- Komeda [2011, ACT], B+(**)
George Mraz (1944 )
- Duke's Place [1998, Milestone]
- Morava [2000, Milestone], B+
Bheki Mseleku (19552008)
- Timelessness [1993, Verve], B
- Beyond the Stars [2003, Tapestry Works], B+(**)
Mujician [1990 ]
- The Journey [1990, Cuneiform], B+(**)
- The Bristol Concert [1991, What Jazz]
- Poem About the Hero [1994, Cuneiform], B+(**)
- Birdman [1995, Cuneiform], B+
- Colours Fulfilled [1997, Cuneiform], A
- Spacetime [2001, Cuneiform], B+(***)
- There's No Going Back Now [2005, Cuneiform], B
- 10 10 10 [2010, Cuneiform], B+(**)
Jim Mullen (1945 )
- Rule of Thumb [1994, Jazzprint]
- Live in Glasgow [1996, Jazzprint]
- Burns [2000, Black Box]
Rob Mullins (1958 )
- One Night in Houston [1993, Audioquest]
- Standards & More [2005, Planet Mullins], B+(**)
Doug Munro
- Big Boss Bossa Nova 2.0 [2007, Chase Music Group], B+(*)
- The Harry Warren Songbook [2016, GotMusic], B+(***)
Joe Muranyi (19282012)
Mike Murley (1962 )
- Two Sides [1990, Unity]
- Time and Tide [1992, Unity]
Paul Murphy
Deidre Murray
Music Revelation Ensemble (1980 )
- In the Name Of . . . [1994, DIW/Columbia], B
- Knights of Power [1995, DIW]
- Cross Fire [1997, DIW], B
Michael Musillami (1953 )
- The Young Child [1990, Stash]
- Glass Art [1992, Evidence], B+
- Mar's Bars [1992, Playscape]
- Spirits [2004, Playscape], B+
- Fragile Forms [2006, Playscape], B+(***)
- From Seeds [2009, Playscape], A
- Old Tea [2010, Playscape]
- w/Rich Syracuse, Jeff Siegel: Flight of Evangeline [2021, Playscape], B+(**)
Rachel Musson
Melton Mustafa
- St. Louis Blues [1997, Contemporary]
Christian Muthspiel
- Indirect View of Beauty [1992, Amadeo]
- w/Gary Peacock, Wolfgang Muthspiel, Paul Motian: Muthspiel-Peacock-Muthspiel-Motian [1993, Amadeo], B+
Wolfgang Muthspiel (1965 )
- Timezones [1990, Amadeo], B+(*)
- The Promise [1991, Antilles], B+
- Black and Blue [1992, Amadeo], A
- In and Out [1993, Amadeo]
- Loaded, Like New [1995, Amadeo], B+
- Work in Progress 8998 [198998, Amadeo], B+
- Real Book Stories [2001, Quinton]
- Solo [2004, Material], B+(**)
- Bright Side [2005, Material], A
- w/Brian Blade: Friendly Travelers [2006, Material], A
- w/Mick Goodrick: Live at the Jazz Standard [2008, Material], B+(**)
- Drumfree [2010, Material], B+(**)
- Larry Grenadier, Brian Blade: Driftwood [2013, ECM], B+(*)
- Rising Grace [2016, ECM], B+(**)
- Where the River Goes [2018, ECM], B+(**)
- Angular Blues [2018, ECM], B+(**)
- Dance of the Elders [2022, ECM], B+(**)
Simon Nabatov (1959 )
- For All the Marbles [1990, Suite]
- w/Mark Helias, Tom Rainey: Tough Customer [1992, Enja], B+(***)
- Sneak Preview [1999, Hatology]
- Nature Morte [1999, Leo]
- Chat Room [2001, Leo]
- w/Mark Dresser: Projections [2014, Clean Feed], B+(***)
- w/Mark Dresser, Dominik Mahnig: Equal Poise [2014, Leo], B+(***)
- Picking Order [2015, Leo], B+(**)
- w/Barry Guy, Gerry Hemingway: Luminous [2015, NoBusiness], A
- w/Max Johnson, Michael Sarin: Free Reservoir [2016, Leo], B+(***)
- Last Minute Theory [2018, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- Readings: Red Cavalry [2018, Leo], B+(*)
- Readings: Gileya Revisited [2018, Leo], B+(*)
- Time Labyrinth [2019, Leo], B
- Plain [2019, Clean Feed], B+(*)
- Simon Nabatov 3+2: Verbs [2022, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- Extensions [2022, Unbroken Sounds], B+(***)
- Simon Nabatov Quartet: w/Ralph Alessi: Lovely Music [2021, Clean Feed], B+(***)
Max Nagl (1960 )
- Lunatic Fringe [1991, Extra Platte]
- Daily Bullet [1996, Leo Lab], B+(*)
- Max Nagl Ensemble: Ramasuri [2000, Hatology], B+(***)
- w/Steven Bernstein, Noël Akchoté, Bradley Jones: Big Four [2001, Hatology], B+(***)
- w/Otto Lechner, Bradley Jones: Flamingos [2003, Hatology], B+(***)
- Quartier Du Faisan [2004, Hatology], A
- w/Steven Bernstein, Noël Akchoté, Bradley Jones: Big Four Live [2005, Hatology], B+(**)
Andy Narell (1954 )
- Slow Motion [1985, Hip Pocket], B
- Behind the Bridge [1998, Heads Up], B+
- Tatoom: Music for Steel Orchestra [2007, Heads Up], B
Vaughn Nark
- Back in the Day [198283, Summit], B
Lewis Nash (1958 )
- Rhythm Is My Business [1989, Evidence]
Ted Nash (1959 )
- Rhyme and Reason [1999, Arabesque]
- Sidewalk Meeting [2000, Arabesque]
- Still Evolved [2002, Palmetto], B+
- La Espada de la Noche [2005, Palmetto], A
- In the Loop [2006, Palmetto], B+(**)
- The Mancini Project [2007, Palmetto], B+(***)
- Portrait in Seven Shades [2010, Jazz at Lincoln Center], B+(**)
- The Creep [2012, Plastic Sax], A
- Chakra [2013, Plastic Sax], B+(*)
- Presidential Suite: Eight Variations on Freedom [2016, Motéma, 2CD], B
- w/Steve Cardenas, Ben Allison: Somewhere Else: West Side Story Songs [2019, Plastic Sax], B+(**)
Roy Nathanson (1951 )
- w/Curtis Fowlkes, Jazz Passengers: Broken Night, Red Light [1987, Disques de Crepuscle], A
- Little Fred [1991, Disques de Crepuscle], B+
- w/Anthony Coleman: The Coming Great Millennium [1992, Knitting Factory], B
- Fire at Keaton's Bar and Grill [2000, Six Degrees], B+(***)
- Sotto Voce [2005, AUM Fidelity], B+(*)
- Subway Moon [2009, Yellow Bird/Enja], A
- Roy Nathanson's Sotto Voce: Complicated Day [2013, Enja/Yellow Bird], B+(**)
- Nearness and You [2015, Clean Feed], B+(*)
- 82 Days [2023, Enja/Yellowbird], B+(***)
The Necks [1995 ]
- Sex [1995, Private Music]
- Aether [2001, ReR USA]
- Drive By [2003, Morphius]
- Chemist [2006, Fish of Milk]
- Vertigo [2015, Northern Spy], B+(*)
- Unfold [2017, Ideologic Organ], B+(***)
- The Body [2018, Northern Spyu], B+(**)
- Three [2020, Northern Spy], B+(**)
- Travel [2023, Northern Spy], B+(**)
Bob Nell
- Why I Like Coffee [1991, New World/Countercurrents], B+
Josh Nelson (1978 )
- Let It Go [2007, Native Language], B+(*)
- Discoveries [2011, Steel Bird], B+(*)
- The Discovery Project: Live in Japan [2019, Seel Bird], B+(**)
- Josh Nelson/Bob Bowman Collective: w/Bob Bowman: Tomorrow Is Not Promised [2021, Steel Bird Music], B+(**)
Steve Nelson (1955 )
- Full Nelson [1989, Sunnyside]
- Fuller Nelson [1998, Sunnyside], B+
- Sound Effect [2007, High Note], B+(**)
Scott Neumann
- Free Range Rat [1999, CIMP]
- Blessed [2011, Origin], A
- w/Tom Christensen: Spin Cycle [2015, Sound Footing], B+(*)
- Spin Cycle: w/Tom Christensen: Assorted Colors [2018, Sound Footing], B+(**)
Ed Neumeister (1952 )
The New Jazz Wizards
- w/Pam Pameijer: Remember Johnny Dodds Vol. 1 [2002, Stomp Off], A
- w/Pam Pameijer: Remember Johnny Dodds Vol. 2 [2002, Stomp Off], A
New Orchestra Workshop
- The Future Is N.O.W. [1990, Nine Winds]
- WOWOW [1997, Spool]
New Orleans Classic Jazz Orchestra [1990 ]
- Blowin' Off Steam [1990, Stomp Off], B+(***)
New Percussion Group of Amsterdam
- w/Bill Bruford, Keiko Abe: Go Between [1986, Summerfold], B+(***)
New Winds [1986 ]
- Digging It Harder From Afar [198994, Victo], B+(***)
- Potion [1997, Victo], B+(**)
New York Jazz Collective
- I Don't Know This World Without Don Cherry [1996, Naxos Jazz]
New York Unit [1990 ]
- St. Thomas: Tribute to Great Tenors [1991, Paddle Wheel]
- Now's the Time [1992, Paddle Wheel]
- Naima [1995, Evidence]
Jeff Newell (1955 )
- Brownstone [2007, BluJazz], B+(**)
Tommy Newsom (19292007)
- Tommy Newsom and His TV Jazz Stars [1990, Laserlight]
- Tommy Newsom and His Octo-Pussycats [2004, Arbors], B+
Sam Newsome (1965 )
- Sam I Am [1990, Criss Cross]
- w/Lucian Ban: The Romanian-American Jazz Suite [2008, Jazzaway]
- Blue Soliloquy [2009, self-released], B+(*)
- The Art of the Soprano, Vol. 1 [2011, self-released], B+(***)
- The Straight Horn of Africa: A Path to Liberation [The Art of the Soprano, Vol. 2] [2014, self-released], A
- Sopranoville: Works for Prepared and Non-Prepared Soprano [2017, Some New Music], B+(*)
- w/Jean-Michel Pilc: Magic Circle [2017, Some New Music], B+(**)
- w/Dave Liebman: Soprano-Logues [2021, Some New Music], B+(*)
- w/Jean-Michel Pilc: Cosmic Unconsciousness Unplugged [2022, Some New Music], B+(**)
- w/Max Johnson: Tubes [2023, Unbroken Sounds], B+(**)
David Newton (1958 )
- Return Journey [1992, Linn]
- In Good Company [1994, Candid]
- 12th of the 12th: A Jazz Portrait of Frank Sinatra [1995, Candid], B+(**)
- DNA [1996, Candid]
- Bootleg Eric [2002, ASC]
James Newton (1953 )
- Axum [1981, ECM], B
- Luella [1983, Gramavision]
- Water Mystery [1985, Gramavision]
- African Flower [1985, Blue Note]
The Herbie Nichols Project [1995 ]
- Dr. Cyclops' Dream [1999, Soul Note]
- Strange City [2001, Palmetto], A
Keith Nichols (1945 )
- I Like to Do Things for You [1991, Stomp Off], B+
- Henderson Stomp [1993, Stomp Off], A
- Keith Nichols & the Cotton Club Orchestra: Harlem's Arabian Nights [1996, Stomp Off], B+(***)
- Kansas City Breakdown [2002, Stomp Off]
Giancarlo Nicolai (1957 )
- Capi I Greco E Elle [1993, Leo Lab]
Lucas Niggli (1968 )
- Mute Songs and Drumscapes [1992, Creativeworks]
- Lucas Niggli Zoom: Spawn of Speed [2000, Intakt], B+(**)
- Lucas Niggli Zoom: Rough Ride [2002, Intakt], B+(*)
- Lucas Niggli Zoom Meets Arte Quartett: Crash Cruise [2006, Intakt]
- Lucas Niggli Drum Quartet: Beat Bag Bohemia [2007, Intakt], B+(**)
- w/Peter Conradin Zumthor: Profos [2009, Not Two], B+(*)
- Lucas Niggli Big Zoom: Polisation [2010, Intakt]
- Alchemia Garden [2017, Intakt], B+(*)
- w/Matthias Loibner: Still Storm [2022, Intakt], B+(**)
- Lucas Niggli Sound of Serendipity Tentet: Play! [2023, Intakt], B+(**)
Bern Nix (19502017)
- Alarms and Excursions [1993, New World], B+
Steve Noble
- Ya Boo, Reel and Rumble [198990, Incus]
- Tumba la Casa!: Trios Volume 1 [1990, VOTP]
- Tumble Shakedown: Trios Volume 2 [1991, VOTP]
- w/Kristoffer Berre Alberts: Coldest Second Yesterday [2015, Clean Feed], B+(***)
Mike Nock (1940 )
- Not We But One [1996, Naxos Jazz]
Peter Nordahl
Marius Nordal
- Boomer Jazz [2005, Origin], B
Fredrik Norén
Charlie Norman
- Charlie Norman and His Aces Featuring John Hogman [1995, Phontastic]
Phil Norman
- "Totally" Live at Catalina Jazz Club: In Memory of Bob Florence [2008, MAMA, 2 CD], B+(**)
- Then and Now: Classic Sounds and Variations of 12 Jazz Legends [2015, MAMA], B+(***)
Kevin Norton (1956 )
- Integrated Variables [1996, CIMP]
- Knots [1997, Music & Arts], B+(***)
- In Context / Out of Context [1999, Barking Hoop]
- Iron Monkey Trio [2001, CIMP]
- Change Dance [2001, Barking Hoop]
- Play the Music of Anthony Braxton [2001, Barking Hoop]
- Ocean of the Earth [2003, Barking Hoop]
- The Dream Catcher [2003, CIMP]
- Time-Space Modulator [2004, Barking Hoop], B+(**)
- Instinctual Eye: Bork in Brooklyn [2005, Barking Hoop], B+(**)
Guillaume Nouaux
- Guillaume Nouaux and the Stride Piano Kings [2019, self-released], B+(***)
NOW Orchestra [1991 ]
- WOWWOW [1997, Spool]
- w/Marilyn Crispell: Pola [2004, Victo], B+(***)
NRG Ensemble [19931998]
- Calling All Mothers [1993, Quinnah], B+
- Bejazzo Gets a Facelift [1997, Atavistic], B+(***)
Hubert Nuss (1964 )
- The Book of Colours [2008, Pirouet], B+(*)
Adam Nussbaum (1955 )
- The Lead Belly Project [2018, Sunnyside], B+(**)
- Lead Belly Reimagined [2019, Sunnyside], B+(***)
Dick Oatts (1953 )
- All of Three [199697, Steeplechase]
- Simone's Dance [1998, Steeplechase]
- South Paw [2001, Steeplechase]
- w/Mats Holmquist, New York Jazz Orchestra: A Tribute to Herbie +1 [2015, Summit], B+(*)
- Use Your Imagination [2016, SteepleChase], B+(**)
Uwe Oberg (1962 )
- w/Christof Thewes, Michael Griener: Lacy Pool [2006, Hatology], B+(***)
- Work [2008, Hatology], B+(**)
- w/Silke Eberhard: Turns [2015, Leo], B+(***)
- w/Rudi Mahall, Michael Grenier: Lacy Pool 2 [2016, Leo], B+(***)
- w/Heinz Sauer: Sweet Reason [2017, Jazzwerkstatt], B+(*)
Giorgio Occhipinti
- The Kaos Legend [199394, Leo Lab]
Michael Occhipinti
- The Sicilian Jazz Project [2008, True North], B+(**)
Larry Ochs (1949 )
- Up From Under: Out Trios Volume Five [2004, Atavistic], A
- w/ROVA Special Sextet, Orkestrova: The Mirror World [2005, Metalanguage, 2 CD], B+(*)
- w/Miya Masaoka, Peggy Lee: Spiller Alley [2006, RogueArt], B+(**)
- Jones Jones: w/Mark Dresser, Vladimir Tarasov: We All Feel the Same Way [2008, Solyd], B+(**)
- Kihnoua: Unauthorized Caprices [2010, Not Two], B+(**)
- w/Don Robinson: The Throne [2011, Not Two], A
- The Fictive Five [2015, Tzadik], B+(*)
- Jones Jones: w/Mark Dresser, Vladimir Tarasov: A Jones in Time Saves Nine [2016, NoBusiness], B+(***)
- w/Nels Cline, Gerald Cleaver: What Is to Be Done [2016, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- The Fictive Five: Anything Is Possible [2018, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- w/Aram Shelton: Continental Drift [20122018, Clean Feed], A
- w/Donald Robinson: A Civil Right [20182019, ESP-Disk], B+(***)
- Jones Jones: Just Justice [2020, ESP-Disk], B+(**)
Piero Odorici (1962 )
- Panarea [1997, RED]
- Cedar Walton Presents [2011, Savant], B+(***)
Dave O'Higgins (1963 )
- Beats Working for a Living [1994, EFZ]
- The Secret Ingredient [1996, EFZ]
Ojoyo
- Ojoyo Plays Safrojazz [1996, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Nils Økland (1961 )
- Bris [2005, Rune Grammofon], B
- w/Sigbjørn Apeland: Lysøen: Homage à Ole Bull [20092010, ECM], B+(**)
- Kjølvatn [2012, ECM], B+(**)
- Nils Økland Band: Gjenskinn [20212022, Hubro], B+(**)
Darek Oleszkiewicz (1963 )
- Los Angeles Jazz Quartet: Family Song [1998, Not Two], B+(**)
- Like a Dream [2004, Cryptogramophone]
- Los Angeles Jazz Ensemble: Expectation [2007, Kind of Blue, CD+DVD], B+(**)
One for All [1998 ]
- Too Soon to Tell [1997, Sharp Nine], B+(*)
- Upward and Onward [1999, Criss Cross]
- Wide Horizons [2003, Criss Cross]
- The Lineup [2006, Sharp Nine], B
- The Third Decade [2015, Smoke Sessions], B+(*)
- Big George [2022, Smoke Sessions], B+(*)
Johnny O'Neal (1956 )
- In the Moment [2017, Smoke Sessions], B+(*)
Kevin O'Neil
- Sous Rature [1999, Barking Hoop]
Junko Onishi (1967 )
- Live at the Village Vanguard II [1994, Blue Note]
Orange Then Blue [1986 ]
- Where Were You? [198788, GM]
- Jumpin' in the Future [1988, GM]
- Funkallero [1991, GM]
- While You Were Out [1992, GM, 2 CD]
- Hold the Elevator [199495, GM]
Orange Trane
- My Personal Friend [1998, Not Two], B+(*)
Orchestre National de Jazz
- Around Robert Wyatt [2009, Bee Jazz, 2CD], B+(**)
- Shut Up and Dance [2010, Bee Jazz, 2CD], B+(**)
The Orphan Newsboys [1989 ]
- Extra! [1989, Jazzology]
- Laughing at Life [1991, Stomp Off]
Greg Osby (1960 )
- Greg Osby and Sound Theater [1987, JMT]
- Art Forum [1996, Blue Note], B
- Further Ado [1997, Blue Note], B
- Zero [1998, Blue Note], B+(***)
- Banned in New York [1998, Blue Note], B+
- The Invisible Hand [1999, Blue Note], B
- Inner Circle [1999, Blue Note], B+(***)
- Symbols of Light (A Solution) [2001, Blue Note], B
- St. Louis Shoes [2003, Blue Note], B+(**)
- Public [2004, Blue Note], B
- Channel Three [2005, Blue Note], A
Oslo 13 (198792)
- Off Balance [1987, Odin], B+(***)
Other Dimensions in Music [1989 ]
- Daniel Carter/William Parker/Roy Campbell Jr./Rashid Bakr: Other Dimensions in Music [1989, Silkheart], B+(*)
- Now! [1997, AUM Fidelity], B
- w/Matthew Shipp: Time Is of the Essence Is Beyond Time [1997, AUM Fidelity], B
- w/Fay Victor: Kaiso Stories [2010, Silkheart], B+(***)
Roberto Ottaviano (1957 )
- Mingus: Portrait in Six Colorus [1988, Splasc(h)]
- Items From the Old Earth [1990, Splasc(h)]
- Hybrid and Hot [1995, Splasc(h)]
- Pow Wow [2004, Splasc(h)]
- w/Danilo Gallo, Fernando Faraò: Lacy in the Sky With Diamonds [2023, Clean Feed], A
Chuck Owen
- Chuck Owen and the Jazz Surge [1995, Sea Breeze]
- Here We Are [2004, Sea Breeze]
- River Runs [2011, Summit], B+(*)
- Chuck Owen and the Jazz Surge: Within Us: Celebrating 25 Years of the Jazz Surge [2021, MAMA/Summit], B+(*)
- w/The WDR Big Band: Renderings [20192021, MAMA], B+(***)
- Chuck Owen and Resurgence: Magic Light [20192023, Origin], B+(*)
Keith Oxman
- Dues in Progress [2005, Capri], B+(*)
- East of the Village [2016, Capri], B+(**)
- Twn Cigarettes in the Dark [2018, Capri], B+(***)
- w/Frank Morelli: The Ox-Mo Incident [2019, Capri], B+(**)
- This One's for Joey [2021, Capri], B+(***)
Makoto Ozone (1961 )
- Trio [1997, Verve]
- w/No Name Horses: Jungle [2009, Verve], B+(*)
Michael Pagán
- Michael Pagan Quintet Is Waiting for You [1995, Cadence Jazz]
- Nobody Else but Me [2002, Capri]
- Pag's Groove [2004, Capri], B
- Three for the Ages [2009, Capri], B+(*)
- w/Colorado Saxophone Quartet: 12 Preludes and Fugues [2009, Tapestry], B
- Paganova [2023, Capri], B+(***)
Pago Libre
- Extempora [1990, Splasc(h)]
- Wake Up Call: Live in Italy [1997, Leo], A
- Cinemagique [2001, TCB]
- Stepping Out [2004, Leo], B+(***)
Ed Palermo
- Take Your Clothes Off When You Dance [2006, Cuneiform], C
- The Ed Palermo Big Band: Oh No! Not Jazz!! [2014, Cuneiform, 2CD], C
- The Great Un-American Songbook: Volumes I & II [2016, Cuneiform, 2CD], B+(*)
- The Adventures of Zodd Zundgren [2017, Cuneiform], C+
- I've Got News for You: The Music of Edgar Winter [2021, Sky Cat], C+
Jeff Palmer (1951 )
- Abracadabra [1987, Soul Note]
- w/John Abercrombie, Arthur Blythe, Victor Lewis: Ease On [1992, Audioquest], B+(***)
- w/Arthur Blythe, John Abercrombie, Rashied Ali: Island Universe [1994, Soul Note], A
- Shades of the Pine [1994, Reservoir]
Paris Washboard [1988 ]
- California Here We Come [1993, Stomp Off]
- Truckin' [1995, Stomp Off], B
- Love Nest [1996, Stomp Off]
- Love for Sale [1996, Stomp Off], A
- One More Time [1998, Stomp Off]
- Caravan [1999, Stomp Off]
- Wild Cat Blues [2000, Stomp Off]
- 15 Years Fresh [2003, Stomp Off]
- Swinging Castle: Paris Washboard in Concert [2012, K&K Verlagsanstalt], B+(**)
Leon Parker (1965 )
- Above and Below [1994, Epicure], B+
- Belief [1996, Columbia], A
- Awakening [1998, Columbia], B+
- The Simple Life [2001, Label M], B+
Maceo Parker (1943 )
- Roots Revisited [1990, Minor Music], B+
- Life on Planet Groove [1992, Minor Music], B
- Southern Exposure [1993, Jive/Novus]
- Roots & Grooves [2007, Heads Up, 2 CD], A
Andrea Parkins
- Slippage [1999, Knitting Factory]
- The Skein: w/Jessica Constable: Cities and Eyes [2004, Henceforth], C+
Rob Parton
- Rob Parton's Ensemble 9+: Relentless [2023, Calligram], B+(*)
Ed Partyka (1967 )
- Ed Partyka Jazz Orchestra: Hold Your Fire [2022, Neuklang], B+(*)
Chris Pasin (1958 )
- Detour Ahead [1987, H2O], B+(*)
- Baby It's Cold Outside [2016, Planet Arts], B
- Ornettiquette [2018, Piano Arts], B+(**)
Alan Pasqua (1954 )
- Milagro [1993, Postcards], B+
- Dedications [1995, Postcards], B
- The Antisocial Club [2007, Cryptogramophone], B+(*)
- w/Dave Carpenter, Peter Erskine: Standards [2007, Fuzzy Music], B+(**)
- Twin Bill: Two Piano Music of Bill Evans [2011, BFM Jazz], B+(*)
Pat Brothers
- The Pat Brothers [1986, Moers Music]
John Patitucci (1959 )
- Heart of the Bass [1991, Stretch]
- Now [1998, Concord Jazz]
- Imprint [2000, Concord Jazz]
- Remembrance [2009, Concord], B+(***)
- John Patitucci Electric Guitar Quartet: Brooklyn [2015, Three Faces], B
Mario Pavone (19402021)
- Sharpeville [1985, Playscape], B+(*)
- Toulon Days [1991, New World], B+
- Song for (Septet) [1993, New World], B+
- Dancer's Tales [1996, Knitting Factory], A
- Mario Pavone Nu Trio: Remembering Thomas [1999, Knitting Factory Works], B+(***)
- Totem Blues [2000, Knitting Factory]
- w/Michael Musillami: Op.Ed [2001, Playscape], B+(**)
- Mythos [2001, Playscape]
- Marion Pavone Nu Trio/Quintet: Orange [2003, Playscape], B+(***)
- Boom [2003, Playscape], B+
- Deez to Blues [2005, Playscape], A
- Arc Suite T/Pi T/Po [2010, Playscape], B+(***)
- Arc Trio [2013, Playscape], A
- Street Songs [2013, Playscape], B+(**)
- Blue Dialect [2014, Clean Feed], B+(***)
- Vertical [2016, Clean Feed], B+(***)
- Mario Pavone Dialect Trio: Philosophy [2018, Clean Feed], B+(***)
- Mario Pavone: The Tampa Quartet: Isabella [2021, Clean Feed], B+(***)
- Mario Pavone/Dialectic Trio + 1: Blue Vertical [2021, Out of Your Head], B+(***)
Wlodek Pawlik (1958 )
Nicholas Payton (1973 )
- From This Moment [1994, Verve]
- Gumbo Nouveau [1996, Verve], B
- Payton's Place [199798, Verve], B+
- Nick @ Night [1999, Verve]
- Dear Louis [2001, Verve]
- Sonic Trance [2003, Warner Brothers], B+
- Mysterious Shorter [2006, Chesky]
- Into the Blue [2007, Nonesuch], B
- Bitches [2011, In + Out], B
- #BAM: Live at Bohemian Caverns [2012, BMF], B+(***)
- Numbers [2013, Paytone], B
- Textures [2016, Paytone], B
- Afro-Caribbean Mixtape [2017, Paytone/Ropeadope, 2CD], B+(*)
- Relaxin' With Nick [2019, Smoke Sessions, 2CD], B+(**)
- Smoke Sessions [2021, Smoke Sessions], B+(**)
- The Couch Sessions [2022, Smoke Sessions], B+(**)
- Drip [2023, PayTone], B
Dave Peck (1954 )
- Solo [1996, Let's Play Stella]
- Good Road [2003, Let's Play Stella], B+
Michael Pedicin (1947 )
- Everything Starts Now . . . [2007, Jazz Hut], B+(***)
- Ballads . . . Searching for Peace [2011, Jazz Hut], B+(***)
- Live @ the Loft [2012, Jazz Hut], B+(**)
- Why Stop Now / Ubuntu [2013, Groundblue], B+(**)
- As It Should Be: Ballads 2 [2016, Groundblue], B+(*)
Wayne Peet
- Fully Engulfed [1994, Nine Winds], B
Clarence Penn (1968 )
- Penn's Landing [1997, Criss Cross]
Harry Pepl
- Cracked Mirrors [1987, ECM]
Ken Peplowski (1959 )
- Sonny Side [1989, Concord]
- Mr. Gentle and Mr. Cool [1990, Concord], B+
- The Natural Touch [1992, Concord]
- w/Howard Alden: Concord Duo Series: Volume Three [1992, Concord], B+(***)
- Steppin' with Peps [1993, Concord]
- Live at Ambassador Auditorium [1994, Concord]
- It's a Lonesome Old Town [1995, Concord]
- The Other Portrait [1996, Concord], B
- A Good Reed [1997, Concord], B
- Grenadilla [1997, Concord]
- Last Swing of the Century [1998, Concord]
- Easy to Remember [2003, Nagel Heyer], B
- Noir Blue [2009, Capri], B+(*)
- In Search of . . . [20072010, Capri], B+(**)
- Maybe September [2012, Capri], B+(***)
- Enrapture [2015, Capri], B+(***)
- Ken Peplowski Big Band: Sunrise [2017, Arbors], B
- w/Diego Figueiredo: Amizade [2018, Arbors], B+(*)
- Live at Mezzrow [Smalls Live Living Masters Series] [2023, Cellar Music], B+(***)
- Unheard Bird [2024, Arbors], B
Jim Pepper (194192)
Ivo Perelman (1961 )
- Ivo [1989, K2B2]
- Man of the Forest [1994, GM]
- w/Matthew Shipp: Bendito of Santa Cruz [1996, Cadence], B+
- Blue Monk Variations [1996, Cadence]
- w/Borah Bergman: Geometry [1996, Leo], B+(***)
- Sad Life [1996, Leo Lab], A
- Revelation [1996, CIMP], B
- w/Marilyn Crispell, Gerry Hemingway, William Parker: En Adir: Traditional Jewish Songs [1996, Music & Arts], A
- The Ivo Perelman Quartet: Sound Hierarchy [1996, Music & Arts], B+(*)
- The Hammer [1998, Leo]
- The Alexander Suite [1998, Leo], B+(***)
- Sieiro [1998, Leo], B
- The Seven Energies of the Universe [1998, Leo]
- Brazilian Watercolour [1998, Leo], B+(***)
- The Ventriloquist [2001, Leo], B+(***)
- w/Dominic Duval, Jackson Krall: Black on White [2001, Clean Feed]
- Suite for Helen F [2002, Boxholder, 2 CD]
- w/Dominic Duval, Brian Willson: Mind Games [2008, Leo], A
- w/Dominic Duval: Nowhere to Hide [2009, Not Two], B+(**)
- w/Brian Willson: The Stream of Life [2008, Leo], B+(***)
- w/Daniel Levin, Torbjörn Zetterberg: Soulstorm [2009, Clean Feed, 2 CD], A
- w/Rosie Hertlein, Dominic Duval: Near to the Wild Heart [2009, Not Two], B
- w/Gerry Hemingway: The Apple in the Dark [2010, Leo], A
- The Hour of the Star [2010, Leo], B+(***)
- w/Joe Morris, Gerald Cleaver: Family Ties [2011, Leo], A
- w/Matthew Shipp, Gerald Cleaver: The Foreign Legion [2011, Leo], A
- Serendipity [2011, Leo], A
- w/Sirius Quartet: The Passion According to G.H. [2011, Leo], B+(**)
- w/Joe Morris, Gerald Cleaver: Living Jelly [2011, Leo], A
- w/Matthew Shipp, Michael Bisio: The Gift [2012, Leo], B+(***)
- w/Matthew Shipp, Whit Dickey: The Clairvoyant [2012, Leo], A
- w/Matthew Shipp: The Art of the Duet, Volume One [2012, Leo], A
- The Edge [2012, Leo], B+(**)
- w/Joe Morris, Balazs Pandi: One [2013, Rare Noise], A
- w/Matthew Shipp, Whit Dickey, Gerald Cleaver: Enigma [2013, Leo], A
- w/Matthew Shipp, Mat Maneri: A Violent Dose of Anything [2013, Leo], A
- Book of Sound [2013, Leo], B+(***)
- w/Mat Maneri: Two Men Walking [2013, Leo], B+(***)
- The Other Edge [2014, Leo], A
- w/Karl Berger: Reverie [2014, Leo], A
- w/Matthew Shipp: Callas [2015, Leo, 2CD], A
- w/Mat Maneri, Joe Morris: Counterpoint [2015, Leo], B+(**)
- w/Whit Dickey: Tenorhood [2015, Leo], B+(***)
- w/Mat Maneri, Tanya Kalmanovitch: Villa Lobos Suite [2015, Leo], B+(**)
- w/Matthew Shipp: Complementary Colors [2015, Leo], B+(***)
- w/Matthew Shipp, Whitt Dickey: Butterfly Whispers [2015, Leo], A
- Soul [2015, Leo], A
- w/Mat Maner, Joe Morris, Gerald Cleaver: Breaking Point [2015, Leo], B+(***)
- w/Karl Berger: The Hitchhiker [2015, Leo], B+(**)
- w/Matthew Shipp: Corpo [2016, Leo], B+(*)
- w/Joe Morris: Blue [2016, Leo], A
- w/Karl Berger, Gerald Cleaver: The Art of the Improv Trio Volume 1 [2016, Leo], B+(***)
- w/Mat Maneri, Whit Dickey: The Art of the Improv Trio Volume 2 [2016, Leo], B+(***)
- w/Matthew Shipp, Gerald Cleaver: The Art of the Improv Trio Volume 3 [2015, Leo], B+(***)
- w/William Parker, Gerald Cleaver: The Art of the Improv Trio Volume 4 [2016, Leo], A
- w/Joe Morris, Gerald Cleaver: The Art of the Improv Trio Volume 5 [2016, Leo], B+(***)
- w/Joe Morris, Gerald Cleaver: The Art of the Improv Trio Volume 6 [2016, Leo], A
- w/Matthew Shipp: The Art of Perelman-Shipp, Volume 1: Titan [2016, Leo], A
- w/Matthew Shipp: The Art of Perelman-Shipp, Volume 2: Tarvos [2016, Leo], A
- w/Matthew Shipp: The Art of Perelman-Shipp, Volume 3: Pandora [2016, Leo], A
- w/Matthew Shipp: The Art of Perelman-Shipp, Volume 4: Hyperion [2016, Leo], B+(***)
- w/Matthew Shipp: The Art of Perelman-Shipp, Volume 5: Rhea [2016, Leo], A
- w/Matthew Shipp: The Art of Perelman-Shipp, Volume 6: Saturn [2016, Leo], B+(***)
- w/Matthew Shipp: The Art of Perelman-Shipp, Volume 7: Dione [2016, Leo], B+(***)
- w/Matthew Shipp, Nate Wooley: Philosopher's Stone [2017, Leo], B+(*)
- w/Matthew Shipp, William Parker, Bobby Kapp: Heptagon [2017, Leo], A
- w/Nate Wooley, Brandon Lopez, Gerald Cleaver: Octagon [2017, Leo], A
- w/Matthew Shipp, Joe Hertenstein: Scalene [2017, Leo], A
- w/Matthew Shipp, Jeff Cosgrove: Live in Baltimore [2017, Leo], B+(***)
- w/Matthew Shipp: Live in Brussels [2016, Leo, 2CD], B+(**)
- w/Matthew Shipp: Oneness [2017, Leo, 3CD], B+(***)
- w/Barry Guy, Ramon Lopez: Interaction [2017, Ibeji Music], A
- w/Rudi Mahall: Kindred Spirits [2018, Leo, 2CD], B+(***)
- w/Jayson Stein: Spiritual Prayers [2018, Leo], B+(*)
- w/Mat Maneri, Mark Feldman, Jason Hwang: Strings 1 [2018, Leo], B+(***)
- w/Mat Maneri, Hank Roberts, Ned Rothenberg: Strings 2 [2018, Leo], B+(**)
- w/Mat Maneri, Nate Wooley: Strings 3 [2018, Leo], B+(*)
- w/Mat Maneri, Nate Wooley, Matthew Shipp: Strings 4 [2018, Leo], B+(***)
- Efflorescence: Volume 1 [2018, Leo, 4CD], B+(***)
- w/Matthew Shipp, William Parker, Bobby Kapp: Ineffable Joy [2018, ESP-Disk], B+(***)
- w/Arcado String Trio: Deep Resonance [2018, Fundacja Sluchaj], B+(***)
- w/Matthew Shipp: Amalgam [2020, Mahakala Music], B+(**)
- w/Matthew Shipp, Joe Morris: Shamanism [2020, Mahakala Music], A
- Ivo Perelman Trio: Garden of Jewels [2020, Tao Forms], A
- w/Nate Wooley: Polarity [2020, Burning Ambulance], B+(*)
- w/Gordon Grdina, Hamin Honari: The Purity of Desire [2020, Not Two], B+(***)
- Brass and Ivory Tales [20142021, Fundacja Sluchaj, 9CD]
- w/Tim Berne, Tony Malaby, James Carter: (D)IVO [2022, Mahakala Music], B+(**)
- w/Matthew Shipp: Fruition [2021, ESP-Disk], A
- w/Joe Morris: Elliptic Time [2021, Mahakala Music], A
- w/Matthew Shipp, Jeff Cosgrove: Live in Carrboro [2017, Soul City Sounds], B+(***)
- w/Dave Burrell, Bobby Knapp: Trichotomy [2021, Mahakala Music], A
- w/Elliott Sharp: Artificial Intelligence [2022, Mahakala Music], B+(***)
- w/Ray Anderson, Joe Morris, Reggie Nicholson: Molten Gold [2022, Fundacja Sluchaj], A
- w/Matthew Shipp: Tryptych I [2022, SMP], B+(***)
- w/Matthew Shipp: Tryptych II [2022, SMP], B+(**)
- w/Matthew Shipp: Tryptych III [2022, SMP], B+(***)
- w/Aruan Ortiz, Lester St. Louis: Prophecy [2023, Mahakala Music], B+(***)
- w/James Emery: The Whisperers [2023, Mahakala Music], B+(***)
- w/Matt Moran: Tuning Forks [2023, Ybejy Music], B+(***)
- w/Nate Wooley: Polarity 2 [2023, Burning Ambulance], B+(**)
- Ivo Perelman Quartet: Water Music [2022, RogueArt], A
- w/Mark Helias, Tom Rainey: Truth Seeker [2022, Fundacja Sluchaj], A
Danilo Perez (1966 )
- Danilo Perez [1992, Jive/Novus], B+(*)
- The Journey [1993, Jive/Novus]
- Panamonk [1996, Impulse!], B+(**)
- Central Avenue [1998, Impulse]
- Motherland [2000, Verve], B+(*)
- Live at the Jazz Showcase [2003, ArtistShare], B
- w/Claus Ogerman: Across the Crystal Sea [2008, Emarcy], B+(*)
- Providencia [2010, Mack Avenue], B+(*)
- Panama 500 [2013, Mack Avenue], B+(**)
- Children of the Light [2015, Mack Avenue], B+(**)
- w/The Global Messangers: Crisálida [2022, Mack Avenue], B
Jack Perla
- Enormous Changes [2013, Origin], B
P.J. Perry (1941 )
- Worth Waiting For [1990, Jazz Alliance]
- P.J. Perry Quintet [1993, Unity Jazz/Page Music], B
Rich Perry (1955 )
- Beautiful Love [1994, Steeplechase], A
- The Rich Perry Quartet: What Is This? [1995, SteepleChase], B+(***)
- So In Love [1997, SteepleChase], A
- Doxy [1998, SteepleChase], B+(***)
- O Grande Amor [1999, SteepleChase], B+(**)
- Hearsay [2001, Steeplechase], B+(***)
- At Eastman [2001, SteepleChase], B+
- Everything Happens [2021, SteepleChase], B+(**)
- Progression [2022, SteepleChase], B+(**)
Eric Person (1963 )
- Prophecy [1992, Soul Note]
- Arrival [1993, Soul Note]
- More Tales to Tell [1996, Soul Note]
- Thoughts on God [2012, Distinction], B
- w/Houston Person: Blue Vision [2018, Distinction], B+(**)
- Rhythm Edge [2024, Distinction], B
Edward Petersen
- The Haint [1994, Delmark]
Marvin "Hannibal" Peterson (1948 )
- The Angels of Atlanta [1981, Enja], B
- Kiss on the Bridge [1990, Ear Rational]
- One With the Wind [1993, Muse], A
- African Portraits [1996, TLD], B
Ralph Peterson (19622021)
- Triangular [1988, Blue Note]
- Presents the Fo'Tet [1989, Blue Note], B
- Art [1992, Blue Note], B+(*)
- The Fo'tet Plays Monk [1995, Evidence]
- Back to Stay [1999, Sirocco]
- The Art of War [2001, Criss Cross]
- Subliminal Seduction [2001, Criss Cross]
- Alive at Firehouse 12: Vol. 1: The Unity Project [2013, Onyx]
- The Ralph Peterson Fo'tet Augmented: Alive at Firehouse 12: Vol. 2: Fo' n Mo' [2013, Onyx], B+(***)
- w/Zaccai Curtis, Luques Curtis: Triangular III [2016, Truth Revolution/Onyx Music], B+(**)
- Ralph Peterson & the Messenger Legacy: Legacy Alive: Volume 6 at the Sidedoor [2019, Onyx Productions], B+(**)
Le Petit Jazzband de Mr Morel [1997 ]
- Farewell Blues [1997, Stomp Off]
- Cafe Capers [20002002, Stomp Off]
Umberto Petrin
- Wirrwarr [1996, Splasc(h)]
- Monk's World [1997, Splasc(h)]
- Voir Loin [2001, Splasc(h)]
Michel Petrucciani (196299)
- Oracle's Destiny [1982, Owl], B+(**)
- 100 Hearts [1983, Blue Note], A
- Live at the Village Vanguard [1984, Blue Note], A
- Note 'n Notes [1984, Owl]
- Days of Wine and Roses [198185, Owl, 2 CD]
- Pianism [1985, Blue Note], B+
- w/Wayne Shorter, Jim Hall: Power of Three [1986, Blue Note], B+
- Solo in Denmark [1990, Storyville], B+(***)
- Marvellous [1994, Dreyfus]
- Au Théâtre des Champs-Elysées [1994, Dreyfus, 2 CD]
- Concerts Inedits [199394, Dreyfus, 3 CD]
- Solo Live [1997, Dreyfus], B+
- The Montreux Years [199098, BMG/Montreux], A
- So What: Best Of [199499, Dreyfus], A
Andreas Petterson (1964 )
Lenny Pickett (1954 )
- w/UMO Jazz Orchestra: The Prescription [2012, Random Act], B+(***)
Enrico Pieranunzi (1949 )
- Isis [1981, Soul Note]
- What's What [1985, YVP]
- Moon Pie [1987, YVP]
- Deep Down [1987, Soul Note]
- w/Paul Motian: Flux and Change [1995, Soul Note], B+
- Un'alba Dipinta Sui Muri [1998, EGEA]
- Con Infinite Voci [1998, EGEA]
- Canto Nascosto [2000, EGEA]
- Current Conditions [2001, CAM Jazz], B+(**)
- Play Morricone [2001, CAM Jazz], A
- Play Morricone 2 [2002, CAM Jazz], B+(***)
- Play Morricone 1 & 2: The Complete Recordings [2002, CAM Jazz, 2CD], A
- Fellini Jazz [2003, CAM Jazz], B+
- w/Charlie Haden, Paul Motian: Special Encounter [2003, CAM Jazz], B+
- w/Paul Motian: Doorways [2004, Cam Jazz], B+
- w/Marc Johnson, Joey Baron: Ballads [2004, CAM Jazz], B+(***)
- w/Marc Johnson, Joey Baron: Live in Japan [2004, CAM Jazz, 2 CD], B+(**)
- As Never Before [2004, CAM Jazz], B+(**)
- w/Marc Johnson, Joey Baron: Dream Dance [2004, CAM Jazz], A
- Plays Dominico Scarlatti: Sonatas and Improvisations [2007, CAM Jazz], B+(*)
- Live at Birdland [2008, CAM Jazz], B+(**)
- Permutation [2009, CAM Jazz], B+(***)
- Proximity [2013, CAM Jazz], B+(**)
- w/Simona Severini: My Songbook [2014, Via Veneto], B+(*)
- Something Tomorrow [2022, Storyville], B+(**)
Bill Pierce (1948 )
- Give and Take [1987, Sunnyside]
- One for Chuck [1991, Sunnyside]
Adam Pieronczyk (1970 )
- w/Ed Schuller, Jacek Kochan: Plastinated Black Sheep [1999, Not Two], B+(***)
- Amusos [2002, PAO], B+(***)
- El Buscador [2008, Jazzwerkstatt], B+(***)
- Komeda: The Innocent Sorcerer [2009, Jazzwerkstatt], A
- A-Trane Nights [20082009, Fortune], B+(***)
- The Planet of Eternal Life [2013, Jazzwerkstatt], B+(**)
- w/Anthony Joseph: Migratory Poets [2014, ForTune]
- Monte Albán [2016, Regent], A
Dave Pietro (1964 )
- Now Becoming Then [1999, Challenge]
- Standard Wonder: The Music of Stevie Wonder [2001, Challenge]
- Embrace: Impressions of Brazil [2004, Challenge]
- The Chakra Suite [2007, Challenge], B+(***)
- The Talisman [2023, SteepleChase], B+(**)
Enzo Pietropaoli (1955 )
Dominique Pifarély (1957 )
- Tracé Provisoire [2015, ECM], B+(***)
Roberta Piket (1968 )
- Unbroken Line [1997, Criss Cross]
- I'm Back in Therapy and It's All Your Fault [2002, Thirteenth Note]
- Love and Beauty [2006, Thirteenth Note]
- Emanation (Solo: Volume 2) [2014, Thirteenth Note], B+(*)
- For One Marian: Celebrating Marian McPartland [2015, Thirteenth Note], B+(*)
- West Coast Trio [2018, 13th Note], B+(*)
- Domestic Harmony: Piket Plays Mintz [2019, Thirteenth Note], B+(**)
Jean-Michel Pilc (1960 )
- Together: Live at Sweet Basil, Vol. 1 [1999, Challenge], B+(***)
- Together: Live at Sweet Basil, Vol. 2 [1999, Challenge], A
- Together / Live at Sweet Basil [1999, Challenge, 2CD], A
- Welcome Home [2001, Dreyfus], B+
- Follow Me [2004, Dreyfus]
- Live at Iridium, New York [2005, Dreyfus]
- New Dreams [2007, Dreyfus]
- True Story [2009, Dreyfus], B+(**)
- Essential [2011, Motéma], B+(**)
- w/François Moutin, Ari Hoenig: Threedom [2011, Motema], B+(*)
- Symphony [2021, Justin Time], B+(*)
Charles Pillow
- Currents [1996, A Records]
- Triocity: w/Jeff Campbell, Rich Thompson: I Believe in You [2016, Origin], B+(**)
- Charles Pillow Large Ensemble: Electric Miles [2017, MAMA], B
- Charles Pillow Ensemble: Chamber Jazz [2019, Summit], B
Ted Piltzecker
- Vibes on a Breath [2022, OA2], B+(*)
Courtney Pine (1964 )
- Journey to the Urge Within [1986, Antilles], B
- Modern Day Jazz Stories [1995, Polygram]
- Devotion [2003, Telarc], B+
John Pisano (1931 )
- Among Friends [1991, Pablo]
- John Pisano's Guitar Night [19972006, Mel Bay, 2 CD], B+(*)
Steve Pistorius
- w/The Mahogany Hall Stompers: 'Taint No Sin [1989, GHB], A
- Kiss Me Sweet [1990, Stomp Off]
Lonnie Plaxico (1960 )
Paul Plimley (19532022)
- When Silence Pulls [1990, Music & Arts]
- Kaleidoscopes [1992, Hat Art], B+
- Noir [1992, Victo]
- Density of the Lovestruck Demons [1994, Music & Arts], B+
- Everything in Stages [1995, Songlines]
- Sensology [1995, Maya]
- Ivory Ganesh Meets Doctor Drums [198698, Songlines], A
- Safe-Crackers [1999, Victo], B
- w/Barry Guy, Lucas Niggli: Hexentrio [2012, Intakt], B+(***)
Dan Plonsey
- Ivory Bill [1997, Music & Arts]
Paul Plummer and Ron Enyard
- Trio and Quartet [198081, Quixotic]
Mika Pohjola (1972 )
- Announcement [1999, YLE]
- Northern Sunrise [2008, Blue Music Group], B+(*)
Chris Poland (1957 )
- Resistance [2020, Ropeadope], B+(*)
Jimmy Ponder (1946 )
- Jump [1988, Muse]
- To Reach a Dream [1989, Muse], B
- Come on Down [1990, Muse]
- James Street [1997, High Note]
- Somebody's Child [20032006, High Note], B+(**)
- Live at the Other End [2007, Explore]
Valery Ponomarev (1943 )
- Means of Identification [1985, Reservoir]
- Profile [1991, Reservoir]
- Live at Sweet Basil [1993, Reservoir], B+(***)
- Live at Vartan Jazz [1996, Vartan Jazz], B+
- A Star for You [1997, Reservoir], B+
- Beyond the Obvious [2006, Reservoir]
- Our Father Who Art Blakey [2014, Zoho Music], B+(***)
- Valery Ponomarev Big Band: Live! Our Father Who Art Blakey: The Centennial [2019, Summit], B
Odean Pope (1938 )
- The Odean Pope Saxophone Choir: The Saxophone Shop [1985, Soul Note], B+(***)
- The Ponderer [1990, Soul Note], B+
- Out for a Walk [1990, Moers]
- Epitome [1993, Soul Note]
- Collective Voices [1996, CIMP]
- Ebioto [1999, Knitting Factory]
- What Went Before: Volume 1 [19952000, Porter]
- Nothing Is Wrong [2003, CIMP]
- Two Dreams [2004, CIMP]
- Locked and Loaded: Live at the Blue Note [2006, Half Note], B+(**)
- To the Roach [2006, CIMP]
- Plant Life [2008, Porter], B+(**)
- Odean's List [2009, In+Out], B+(**)
- Odean's Three [2011, In + Out], A
Lenny Popkin (1941 )
Position Alpha
- The Great Sound of Sound [1984, Dragon], B+
- Titbits [1993, Dragon]
Frank Potenza (1950 )
- The Legacy [2001, Azica]
- w/Shelly Berg: First Takes [2005, Azica]
- Old, New, Borrowed, & Blue [2008, Capri], B+(*)
- For Joe [2012, Capri], B+(**)
Chris Potter (1971 )
- Presenting Chris Potter [1992, Criss Cross], B+
- Chris Potter Quartet: Sundiata [1993, Criss Cross], B+(***)
- Concentric Circles [1993, Concord], B
- w/Kenny Werner: Chris Potter / Kenny Werner: Concord Duo Series Vol. 10 [1994, Concord]
- Moving In [1996, Concord], B+
- Unspoken [1997, Concord], B+
- Vertigo [1998, Concord], B
- Gratitude [2000, Verve]
- This Will Be: The Jazzpar Prize [2001, Storyville]
- Traveling Mercies [2002, Verve], B+
- Lift: Live at the Village Vanguard [2002, Sunnyside], A
- Underground [2005, Sunnyside], B+(**)
- w/Steve Wilson, Terrell Stafford, Keith Javors, Delbert Felix, John Davis: Coming Together [2005, Inarhyme], B+(*)
- Song for Anyone [2006, Sunnyside], B
- Follow the Red Line: Live at the Village Vanguard [2007, Sunnyside], A
- Ultrahang [2009, ArtistShare], B+(***)
- The Sirens [2012, ECM], B+(***)
- Imaginary Cities [2013, ECM], B+(**)
- The Dreamer Is the Dream [2016, ECM], B+(*)
- Circuits [2019, Edition], B
- There Is a Tide [2020, Edition], B
- Chris Potter Circuits Trio: Sunrise Reprise [2020, Edition], B
- Got the Keys to the Kingdom: Live at the Village Vanguard [2022, Edition], B+(***)
- w/Brad Mehldau, John Patitucci, Brian Blade: Eagle's Point [2023, Edition], A
Benny Powell (19302010)
- Nextep [2007, Origin], B
Don Preston (1932 )
- Transformation [2001, Cryptogramophone]
Bobby Previte (1957 )
- Pushing the Envelope [1987, Gramavision]
- Claude's Late Morning [1988, Gramavision], B
- Empty Suits [1990, Gramavision], B+(**)
- Weather Clear Track Fast [1991, Enja], A
- Hue and Cry [1994, Enja]
- Too Close to the Pole [1996, Enja]
- My Man in Sydney [1997, Enja]
- Dangerous Rip [1998, Enja]
- Just Add Water [2001, Palmetto]
- The 23 Constellations of Joan Miró [2002, Tzadik]
- The Coalition of the Willing [2005, Ropeadope], B+(**)
- Set the Alarm for Monday [2007, Palmetto], B+(***)
- Terminals [2014, Cantaloupe], B+(*)
- Bobby Previte and the Visitors: Gone [2015, ForTune], B+(*)
- Mass [2016, RareNoise], C+
- Rhapsody [2017, RareNoise], B
- w/Jamie Saft, Nels Cline: Music From the Early 21st Century [2019, RareNoise], B+(*)
Jeanfrançois Prins (1967 )
- Blue Note Mode [2024, GAM], B+(**)
Marcus Printup (1967 )
- Nocturnal Traces [1998, Blue Note], B+
- The New Boogaloo [2001, Nagel Heyer]
- Ballads All Night [2010, Steeplechase]
Prism Quartet [1990 ]
- Real Standard Time [2002, Innova]
- Dedication [2011, Innova]
- Heritage / Evolution, Volume 1 [2014, Innova, 2CD], B+(**)
Andrzej Przybielski (19442011)
- w/Marcin Oles, Bartlomiej Brat Oles: Abstract [2005, Not Two], B+(*)
Nick Purnell
- Onetwothree [1990, Ah Um]
Wolfgang Puschnig
- Alpine Aspects [1991, Amadeo]
Pip Pyle (19502006)
- Belle Illusion [2004, Cuneiform], B+
Quartett [19881993]
- No Secrets [1988, New Albion], B+(**)
- If I Think of Something You'll Let Me Know [1993, Progressive]
Quartette Indigo [19941998]
- Afrika! Afrika! [1997, Savant]
Alvin Queen (1950 )
- w/Dusko Goykovich: A Day in Holland [1984, Nilva]
- Uptown [1985]
- Jammin' Uptown [1985, Just a Memory], B
- I Ain't Looking at You [2005, Enja/Justin Time], A
- Mighty Long Way [2008, Justin Time], B+(*)
- Alvin Queen Trio: Feeling Good [2024, Stunt], B+(*)
Queen Mab
- Barbie's Other Shoe [1997, Nine Winds]
- See Saw [2002, Wig]
- Thin Air [2005, Wig], B+(**)
Michele Rabbia (1965 )
- w/Marilyn Crispell, Vincent Courtois: Shifting Grace [2005, CAM Jazz]
- w/Gianluca Petrella, Eivind Aarset: Lost River [2018, ECM], B
Michael Rabinowitz (1955 )
- Gabrielle's Balloon [1995, Jazz Focus]
- Uncharted Waters [2017, Cats Paw], B+(*)
Abbey Rader (1943 )
- w/Gunter Schwarz: The Spirit Inside Us [1998, Timbre], B+
- w/Billy Bang: Echoes [1999, Abray], B+
- w/Davey Williams: In One Is All [1999, Abray], B+(**)
- w/Dave Liebman: Cosmos [2001, Cadence Jazz], B+
- w/John McMinn: Duo From the Heart [2019, Abray], B+(**)
Radio I-Ching [1997 ]
- Last Kind Words [20052006, Resonant Music], B+(*)
- The Hanuman Sextet: 9 Meals From Anarchy [2006, Resonant Music], B+(**)
- The Fire Keeps Burning [2007, Resonant Music], B+(**)
- No Wave Au Go Go [2009, Resonant Music], A
Hugh Ragin (1951 )
- An Afternoon in Harlem [1999, Justin Time]
- Sound Pictures for Solo Trumpet [2002, Hopscotch]
- Revelation [2004, Justin Time], B+
John Rangecroft
John Rapson
- Deeba Dah-Bwee [1984, Nine Winds]
- Bing [1989, Sound Aspects]
Kristjan Randalu (1978 )
François Raulin
- Trois Plans Sur La Comète [2000, Hatology]
Bob Ravenscroft
- Bob Ravenscroft and Inner Journeys: Phantasmagoria [2019, OA2], B+(*)
Tim Ray
- Excursions and Adventures [2019, Whaling City Sound], B+(*)
Jason Rebello (1969 )
- w/Tim Garland: Life to Life [2022, Whirlwind], B+(**)
Rebirth Brass Band [1984 ]
- Feel Like Funkin' It Up [1989, Rounder]
- Rebirth: Kickin' It Live [1991, Rounder]
- Do Whatcha Wanna [1997, Mardi Gras]
The Recyclers
- Rhymes [1993, ZZ]
- Visit [1995, Babel], B+(**)
Red Records All Stars
- Together Again for the First Time [1996, Red], B+(***)
Chuck Redd
- Remembers Barney Kessel: Happy All the Time [2005, Arbors], B+(**)
Rob Reddy
- Songs That You Can Trust [1999, Koch]
- Seeing by the Light of My Own Candle [2001, Knitting Factory]
Joshua Redman (1969 )
- Joshua Redman [1992, Warner Brothers], A
- Wish [1993, Warner Brothers], A
- MoodSwing [1994, Warner Brothers], B+
- Spirit of the Moment: Live at the Village Vanguard [1995, Warner Brothers, 2 CD], B+
- Freedom in the Groove [1996, Warner Brothers], B+
- Timeless Tales (For Changing Times) [1998, Warner Brothers], B+
- Beyond [2000, Warner Brothers], A
- Passage of Time [2000, Warner Brothers], B+
- Yaya 3 [2002, Loma]
- Elastic [2002, Warner Brothers]
- Momentum [2005, Nonesuch], B+(**)
- Back East [2006, Nonesuch], A
- Compass [2008, Nonesuch], B+(**)
- w/Aaron Parks, Matt Penman, Eric Harland: James Farm [2011, Nonesuch], B+(***)
- w/Brad Mehldau: Nearness [2011, Nonesuch], B+(**)
- Walking Shadows [2012, Nonesuch], B
- Trios Live [20092013, Nonesuch], B+(**)
- w/Ron Miles, Scott Colley, Brian Blade: Still Dreaming [2017, Nonesuch], B+(***)
- Joshua Redman Quartet: Come What May [2018, Nonesuch], B+(***)
- w/Brooklyn Rider: Sun on Sand [2019, Nonesuch], B+(**)
- w/Brad Mehldau, Christian McBride, Brian Blade: Round Again [2019, Nonesuch], B+(***)
- w/Brad Mehldau, Christian McBride, Brian Blade: Long Gone [2022, Nonesuch], B+(***)
- Where Are We [2023, Blue Note], B+(**)
Eric Reed (1970 )
- It's All Right to Swing [1993, MoJazz]
- Musicale [1996, Impulse]
- Pure Imagination [1998, Impulse], B
- Manhattan Melodies [1999, Impulse]
- Happiness [2000, Nagel Heyer], B+
- E-Bop [2000, Savant]
- From My Heart [2002, Savant]
- Here [2006, MaxJazz]
- Stand! [2009, WJ3]
- w/Cyrus Chestnut: Plenty Swing, Plenty Soul [2009, Savant], B+(**)
- The Dancing Monk [2009, Savant], B
- Something Beautiful [2011, WJ3]
- The Baddest Monk [2011, Savant], B+(**)
- The Adventurous Monk [2014, Savant]
- Groovewise [2014, Smoke Sessions], B+(***)
- Everybody Gest the Blues [2019, Smoke Sessions], B+(**)
- For a Time Such as This [2020, Smoke Sessions], B+(*)
- Black, Brown, and Blue [2022, Smoke Sessions], B+(**)
Tony Reedus (19592008)
- The Far Side [1988, Evidence], B+
- Incognito [1989, Enja]
Scott Reeves
- Scott Reeves Quintet: The Alchemist [2005, Origin], B+(**)
- Shape Shifter: Live at Cecil's [2008, Miles High], B+(*)
- Portraits and Places [2015, Origin], B
- Without a Trace [20152017, Origin], B
Ralph Reichert
- w/Randy Sandke: Reflections [2002, Nagel Heyer], B+(**)
- The Ralph Reichert/Jerry Tilitz Quintet: w/Jerry Tilitz: Back to Back [2002, Nagel Heyer], B+(***)
Rufus Reid (1944 )
- Seven Minds [1984, Sunnyside]
- Yours and Mine [1991, Concord]
- Out Front [2008, Motema], B+(*)
- Hues of a Different Blue [2010, Motéma], B+(*)
- Quiet Pride: The Elizabeth Catlett Project [2012, Motéma], B+(*)
- w/The Sirius Quartet: Celebration [2022, Sunnyside], B+(*)
Ernst Reijseger (1954 )
- Colla Parte Versioni per Violoncello Solo [1998, Winter & Winter]
- Colla Voche [1999, Winter & Winter]
- I Love You So Much It Hurts [2000, Winter & Winter]
Emily Remler (195791)
- Transitions [1983, Concord]
- Catwalk [1984, Concord]
- East to Wes [1988, Concord], B+
- Cookin' at the Queens [198488, Resonance, 2CD], U
- Retrospective, Vol. 1: Standards [198188, Concord], B+
- Retrospective, Vol. 2: Compositions [198188, Concord], B+
The Remote Viewers [1998 ]
- Obliques Before Pale Skin [1999, Leo Lab]
- Persuasive With Aliens [2000, Leo Lab]
- Stranded Depots [2000, Leo Lab]
- The Minimum Programme of Humanity [2001, Leo]
Matt Renzi
- The Cave [2003, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)
- Lunch Special [2007, Three P's], B+(***)
- Rise and Shine [2012, Three P's], B+(**)
Mike Renzi (19412021)
Marc Ribot (1954 )
- Don't Blame Me [1995, DIW]
- Marc Ribot y Los Cubanos Postizos (The Prosthetic Cubans) [1998, Atlantic], A
- Muy Divertido [2000, Atlantic], B+
- Saints [2001, Atlantic]
- Spiritual Unity [2005, Pi], A
- Marc Ribot's Ceramic Dog: Party Intellectuals [2007, Pi], B+(***)
- Silent Movies [2009, Pi], B+(**)
- Ceramic Dog: Your Turn [2013, Northern Spy], A
- Live at the Village Vanguard [2012, Pi], B+(***)
- The Young Philadelphians: Live in Tokyo [2014, Yellowbird], B+(**)
- Ceramic Dog: w/Shahzad Ismaily, Ches Smith: YRU Still Here? [2018, Northern Spy], A
- Songs of Resistance 19422018 [2018, Epitaph], B+(***)
- Ceramic Dog: What I Did on My Long Vacation [2020, Northern Spy], B+(***)
- Marc Ribot's Ceramic Dog: Hope [2020, Northern Spy], B+(***)
- Ceramic Dog: Connection [2023, Knockwurst], B+(**)
Xavier Richardeau (1965 )
- A Caribbean Thing [2023, Continuo Jazz], B+(*)
Red Richards (191298)
- Echoes of Spring [1997, Sackville]
Tim Richards (1952 )
- The Other Side [1997, 33 Jazz]
Rex Richardson
- w/Steve Wilson: Blue Shift [2014, Summit], B+(***)
Jeff Richman
- w/Wayne Johnson: The Distance [2014, ITI Music], B+(*)
- Hotwire [2015, Nefer], B+(*)
Kim Richmond (1940 )
- Passages [1992, Sea Breeze]
- w/Clay Jenkins: Range [1994, Nine Winds], B
- w/Clay Jenkins: Crossweave [2004, Origin]
- Live at Café Metropol [20062007, Origin], B+(**)
- Artistry: A Tribute to Stan Kenton [2012, MAMA], B
Georg Riedel
- Kirbitz [198081, Phontastic]
Larry Ridley (1937 )
- Live at Rutgers University [1989, Strata East]
Tim Ries (1959 )
- Universal Spirits [1997, Criss Cross]
- The Rolling Stones Project [20022004, Concord], B+
- Stones World: The Rolling Stones Project II [2008, Sunnyside], B
Yannick Rieu
- Sweet Geom [1994, Victo]
- Non Acoustic Project [2001, Effendi], B+
Knut Riisnaes (1945 )
- Confessin' the Blues [1989, Gemini]
- Touching [2001, Resonant]
Odd Riisnaes (1953 )
Ben Riley (19332017)
- Weaver of Dreams [1993, Joken]
- Grown Folks Music [2010, Sunnyside], A
Per Ringkjobing
- Everything Happens to Me [1992, Olufsen]
Claire Ritter (1952 )
- Castles in the Air [2001, Zoning]
- Greener Than Blue [2004, Zoning], B+
- Waltzing the Splendor [2006, Zoning], B+(**)
- The Stream of Pearls Project [20092010, Zoning], A
- Soho Solo [2014, Zoning], B+(***)
Gino Robair
- Buddy Systems [199698, Meniscus]
George Robert
- Live at Q4 [1995, TCB]
- Inspiration [1999, TCB]
- Peace [2003, TCB]
- Remember the Sound: Homage to Michael Brecker [2008, TCB], B
Yves Robert
David Thomas Roberts (1955 )
- Through the Bottomlands [1981, Stomp Off]
- Pinelands Memoir and Other Rags [1982, Euphonic]
- 15 Ragtime Compositions [1992, PianoMania]
- New Orleans Streets 19811985: Suite for Piano [1994, Solo Art]
- Folk Ragtime 18991914 [199496, Stomp Off]
Hank Roberts (1955 )
- Little Motor People [1992, JMT], B+
- Science of Love [2021, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Marcus Roberts (1963 )
- Alone with Three Giants [1991, Novus], B
- As Serenity Approaches [1991, Jive/Novus]
- If I Could Be With You [1993, Jive/Novus]
- In Honor of Duke [1999, Columbia]
- New Orleans Meets Harlem, Vol. 1 [2007, J-Master Music], B+(*)
Herb Robertson (1951 )
- Transparency [1985, Winter & Winter]
- The Little Trumpet [1986, JMT]
- Shades of Bud Powell [1988, Winter & Winter]
- Certified [1991, Winter & Winter]
- Sound Implosion [1996, CIMP]
- Elaboration [2004, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- Real Aberration [2006, Clean Feed, 2 CD], B
- w/Marcin Oles, Bartlomiej Brat Oles: Live at Alchemia [2007, Not Two], B+(**)
- w/110nka: Super Desert [2009, Not Two]
- w/Dave Kaczorowski, Adrian Valosin: Party Enders [2010, Not Two]
Reginald R. Robinson (1973 )
- The Strongman [1993, Delmark]
- Sounds in Silhouette [1994, Delmark]
- Euphonic Sounds [1998, Delmark]
Scott Robinson (1959 )
- Multiple Instruments [1984, Multijazz]
- Melody From the Sky [2000, Arbors]
- Scott Robinson Plays the Compositions of Louis Armstrong: Jazz Ambassador [2004, Arbors], B+
- Summertime [2005, Cube Bohemia]
- Scott Robinson Plays the Compositions of Thad Jones: Forever Lasting [19922005, Arbors], B
- Bronze Nemesis [20012009, Doc-Tone], B+(*)
- Tenormore [2018, Arbors Jazz], A
Andrew Robson (1969 )
- Sunman [1999, Rufus]
- On [2001, ABC Jazz]
Bob Rockwell (1945 )
- The Bob Rockwell Trio [1989, Steeplechase]
- w/Jesper Lundgaard: Light Blue [1992, Steeplechase], B+
- Born to Be Blue [1993, Steeplechase]
- Bob's Ben: A Salute to Ben Webster [2005, Stunt], A
Mart Rodger
- Makin' Whoopee [1993, Bowstone]
Claudio Roditi (19462020)
- Claudio [1985, Uptown]
- Milestones [1990, Candid]
- Free Wheelin': The Music of Lee Morgan [1994, Reservoir]
- Double Standards [1996, Reservoir]
- Impressions [2006, Sunnyside], B+(*)
- Brazillance X4 [2008, Resonance], B+(**)
Bob Rodriguez
- Mist [1994, Nine Winds]
- Portraits [1994, Art of Life], B
Paul Rogers (1956 )
Aldo Romano (1941 )
- To Be Ornette to Be [1989, Owl]
- Dreams and Waters [1991, Owl]
- Non Dimenticar [1993, MLP]
- Origine [2009, Dreyfus Jazz], B+(**)
Furio Romano
- Inside Out [1991, Splasc(h)]
Barry Romberg (1959 )
- Accidental Beef: Live on Tour [2006, Romhog]
- Crab People [2012, Romhog, 2CD], B+(*)
Rent Romus (1968 )
- You'll Never Be the Same [1995, Jazzheads]
- Rent Romus' Life's Blood: Truth Teller [2013, Edgetone], A
- Rent Romus' Life's Blood Ensemble: Cimmerian Crossroads [2014, Edgetone], A
- Rent Romus' Life's Blood Ensemble: The Otherworld Cycle [2014, Edgetone], A
- w/Teddy Rankin-Parker, Daniel Pearce: LiR [2014, Edgetone], B+(***)
- Rent Romus' Life's Blood Ensemble: Rising Colossus [2015, Edgetone], A
- Rent Romus' Life's Blood Ensemble: Rogue Star [2017, Edgetone], B+(***)
- Rent Romus' Life's Blood Ensemble: Side Three: New Work [2018, Edgetone], B+(***)
- w/Heikki Koskinen, Life's Blood Ensemble: Manala [2020, Edgetone], B+(***)
- w/Heikki Koskinen: Itkuja Suite, Invocations on Lament [2022, Edgetone], B+(*)
Antoine Roney
Wallace Roney (19602020)
- Verses [1987, Muse]
- Intuition [1988, Muse], B+(***)
- The Standard Bearer [1989, Muse]
- Obsession [1990, Muse], B
- Seth Air [1991, Muse], B+(**)
- According to Mr. Roney [198891, 32 Jazz], B+(**)
- Crunchin' [1993, Muse]
- Munchin' [1993, Muse]
- No Job Too Big or Too Small [198793, Savoy Jazz], B+(***)
- Mistérios [1994, Warner Brothers], B
- The Wallace Roney Quintet [1995, Warner Brothers], B
- Village [1996, Warner Brothers], B
- No Room for Argument [2000, Stretch], B+(*)
- Prototype [2004, High Note], B+
- Mystikal [2005, High Note], B+(**)
- Jazz [2007, High Note], B+(**)
- If Only for One Night [2009, High Note], B+(*)
- Home [2010, High Note], B+(*)
- Understanding [2013, High Note], B+(**)
- Blue Dawn-Blue Nights [2019, HighNote], B+(***)
Adonis Rose (1974 )
- Song for Donise [1998, Criss Cross]
Marlene Rosenberg
- Bassprint [2011, Origin], B+(***)
Scott Rosenberg
- IE (For Large Ensemble) [1997, Barely Auditable]
- Owe [2001, Cadence]
- EL [2003, Spool/ARC]
- w/Jim Baker, Anton Hatwich, Tim Daisy: New Folk, New Blues [2005, 482 Music], B+(***)
Ted Rosenthal (1959 )
- Images of Monk [1992, Jazz Alliance]
- Rosenthology [1994, Concord]
- Maybeck Recital Hall Series, Vol. 38 [1994, Concord]
- One Night in Vermont [2003, Planet Arts]
- My Funny Valentine [2007, Tokuma], B+(***)
- Out of This World [2010, Playscape], A
- Wonderland [2013, Playscape], B+(*)
Kurt Rosenwinkel (1970 )
- East Coast Love Affair [1996, Fresh Sound New Talent]
- The Next Step [2000, Verve], B+
- Heartcore [2003, Verve]
- Deep Song [2005, Verve], B+
- Reflections [2009, Word of Mouth Music]
- Our Secret World [2009, Word of Mouth Music], B+(*)
- Kurt Rosenwinkel Bandit 65: Searching the Continuum [2019, Heartcore], B+(***)
- Kurt Rosenwinkel Trio: Angels Around [2020, Heartcore], B+(**)
- Undercover: Live at the Village Vanguard [2023, Heartcore], B+(**)
Michele Rosewoman (1953 )
- The Source [1983, Soul Note], B+
- Quintessence [1987, Enja], B
- Occasion to Rise [1990, Evidence]
- Harvest [1993, Enja], B+
- Spirit [1994, Blue Note], B
- Guardians of the Light [1999, Enja]
- The In Side Out [2004, Advance Dance Disques], B+(**)
- New Yor-Uba, 30 Years: A Musical Celebration of Cuba in America [2013, self-released]
- Michele Rosewoman's New Yor-Uba: Hallowed [20172018, Advance Dance Disques], B+(***)
Renee Rosnes (1962 )
- Renee Rosnes [1988, Blue Note]
- For the Moment [1990, Blue Note]
- Without Words [1993, Blue Note]
- Ancestors [1995, Blue Note], B+
- As We Are Now [1997, Blue Note], A
- Art and Soul [1999, Blue Note], B+(**)
- With a Little Help From My Friends [198899, Blue Note], B+
- Life on Earth [2001, Blue Note]
- Renee Rosnes With the Danish Radio Big Band [2003, Blue Note]
- Written in the Rocks [2015, Smoke Sessions], B
- Beloved of the Sky [2017, Smoke Sessions], B+(**)
- Artemis: Artemis [2020, Blue Note], B+(**)
- Kinds of Love [2021, Smoke Sessions], B+(*)
- Artemis: In Real Time [2023, Blue Note], B+(*)
Florian Ross (1972 )
- Seasons and Places [1998, Naxos]
- Big Fish and Small Pond [2005, Intuition], B+(**)
- Mechanism [2009, Pirouet], B+(*)
Marc Rossi
- We Must Continue [1988, MMC]
- Mantra Revealed [20092011, Innova], B+(*)
Mick Rossi
- They Have a Word for Everything [1999, Knitting Factory]
- One Block From Planet Earth [2004, Omnitone], B+
David Rothenberg (1962 )
- Nightingales in Berlin [2019, Terra Nova], B+(*)
Ned Rothenberg (1956 )
- Overlays [1991, Moers]
- The Crux: Selected Solo Wind Works (19891992) [199192, Leo]
- Ned Rothenberg Double Band: Real and Imagined Time [1993, Moers], A
- Power Lines [1995, New World], B+
- Port of Entry [1998, Intuition]
- Ghost Stories [2000, Tzadik]
- Tools of the Trade [2001, CIMP]
- w/Mark Feldman, Sylvie Courvoisier: In Cahoots [2014, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- w/Hamid Drake: Full Circle: Live in Lodz [2016, Fundacja Sluchaj], B+(*)
- Crossings Four [2022, Clean Feed], B+(***)
Jim Rotondi (1962 )
- Jim's Bop [1997, Criss Cross]
- The Pleasure Dome [2003, Sharp Nine]
- New Vistas [2003, Criss Cross]
- Iron Man [2005, Criss Cross], B+(***)
- Blues for Brother Ray [2009, Posi-Tone], B+(**)
- 1000 Rainbows [2008, Posi-Tone], B+(**)
- Hard Hittin' at Bird's Eye [2013, Sharp Nine]
- Dark Blue [2015, Smoke Sessions], B+(*)
- Over Here [2023, Criss Cross], B+(**)
- Finesse [2024, Cellar Music], B
Keith Rowe
- A Dimension of Perfectly Ordinary Reality [1989, Matchless]
- Dial: Log-Rhythm [1997, Matchless], B
- Weather Sky [2001, Erstwhile]
- Rabbit Run [2003, Erstwhile]
- Duos for Doris [2003, Erstwhile]
- w/Axel Dörner, Franz Hautzinger: A View From the Window [2003, Erstwhile], D
Vitor Rua (1961 )
- Vitor Rua and the Metaphysical Angels: Do Androids Dream of Electric Guitars? [2017, Clean Feed, 2CD], B+(*)
Harold Rubin (1932 )
- w/Barre Phillips, Tatsuya Nakatani: E on a Thin Line [2009, Hopscotch], B+(***)
Adam Rudolph (1955 )
- Moving Pictures [1992, Flying Fish]
- 12 Arrows [1999, Meta]
- Dream Garden [2008, Justin Time]
- w/Ralph Jones: Yèyí: A Wordless Psalm of Prototypical Vibrations [2009, Meta], B+(***)
- Towards the Unknown [2010, Meta]
- w/Go: Organic Orchestra: Sonic Mandala [2012, Meta], B+(***)
- w/Go: Organic Guitar Orchestra: Turning Towards the Light [2015, Cuneiform], B+(**)
- Adam Rudolph's Moving Pictures: Glare of the Tiger [2016, M.O.D. Technologies], B+(***)
- Morphic Resonances [2017, M.O.D. Technologies], B+(*)
- Go: Organic Orchestra & Brooklyn Raga Massive: Ragmala: A Garland of Ragas [2019, Meta, 2CD], B+(***)
- w/Ralph M. Jones, Hamid Drake: Imaginary Archipelago [2020, Meta], B+(***)
- w/Go: Organic Guitar Orchestra: Resonant Bodies [2015, Meta], B+(*)
- w/Tyshawn Sorey: Archaisms 1 [2023, Defkaz], B+(***)
Jochen Rueckert (1975 )
- Somewhere Meeting Nobody [2010, Pirouet], B+(*)
- We Make the Rules [2014, Whirlwind], B+(**)
Kermit Ruffins (1964 )
- Swing This [1999, Basin Street]
- Putumayo Presents: Kermit Ruffins [19922002, Putumayo World Music], B+
- Happy Talk [2010, Basin Street]
- We Partyin' Traditional Style [2013, Basin Street], B+(***)
Charles Rutherford Jazz Pacific Orchestra
- Collage [1997, Sea Breeze]
Harvie S (1948 )
- Underneath It All [1982, Gramavision]
- Harvie S Trio: Going for It [1985, Savant], A
- Smart Moves [1986, Gramavision]
- Harvie Swartz & Urban Earth: It's About Time [1988, Gaia], B
- In a Different Light [1990, Blue Moon], B
- New Beginning [2001, 3D]
- Funky Cha [2005, Zoho], B+(**)
- Cocolamus Bridge [2008, Blue Bamboo Music]
- w/Kenny Barron: Witchcraft [2012, Savant], B+(***)
- w/Sheryl Bailey: Plucky Strum [2014, Whaling City Sound], B+(*)
- w/Boni Ben-Hur, Sylvia Cuenca: Wondering [2022, Dot Time], B+(***)
Helmut Joe Sachse
- Berlin Tango [1987, ITM]
- European House [1990, FMP]
Jamie Saft
- Black Shabbis [2009, Tzadik]
- Plymouth: Plymouth [2014, Rare Noise], B+(*)
- w/Steve Swallow, Bobby Previte: The New Standard [2014, Rare Noise], B+(*)
- New Zion: w/Cyro Baptista: Sunshine Seas [2016, Rare Noise], B+(**)
- w/Steve Swallow, Bobby Previte, Iggy Pop: Loneliness Road [2017, Rare Noise], B+(**)
- Solo a Genova [2017, RareNoise], B+(***)
- Blue Dream [2017, RareNoise], A
- w/Steve Swallow, Bobby Previte: You Don't Know the Life [2018, RareNoise], B
- The Jamie Saft Quartet: Hidden Corners [2019, RareNoise], B+(**)
Akira Sakata (1945 )
- w/Takeo Moriyama: Mitochondria [1986, Trost], B+(***)
- w/Giovanni Di Domenico: Iruman [2012, Mbari Musica], B+(*)
- w/Fred Lonberg-Holm, Ketil Gutvik, Paal Nilssen-Love: The Cliff of Time [2013, PNL], B+(*)
- w/Johan Berthling, Paal Nilssen-Love: Arashi [2014, Trost], B+(***)
- Akira Sakata & Chikamorachi With Masahiko Satoh: w/Masahiko Satoh: Proton Pump [2015, Family Vineyard], B+(***)
- w/Simon Nabatov, Takashi Seo, Darren Moore: Not Seeing Is a Flower [2017, Leo], B+(**)
- Arashi: w/Johan Berthling, Paal Nilssen-Love: Jikan [2017, PNL], B+(**)
- Bonjintan: Dental Kafka [2018, Trost], B+(**)
Dino Saluzzi (1935 )
- Kultrum [1982, ECM]
- Once Upon a Time . . . Far Away in the South [1985, ECM]
- Andina [1988, ECM]
- Responsorium [2001, ECM], A
- w/Jon Christensen: Senderos [2005, ECM], B
- Juan Condori [2005, ECM], B+(*)
- w/Anja Lechner: Ojos Negros [2006, ECM], B+(*)
- w/Anja Lechner, The Metropole Orchestra: El Encuentro [2009, ECM], B
- w/Anja Lechner, Felix Saluzzi: Navidad de los Andes [2010, ECM], B
Perico Sambeat (1962 )
- Ademuz [1995, Fresh Sound]
- Perico [2001, Lola/Chrysalis]
David Sanchez (1968 )
- Sketches of Dreams [1994, Columbia], B+
- The Depature [1993, Columbia], A
- Street Scenes [1996, Columbia], B+
- Obsesion [1998, Columbia], A
- Melaza [2000, Columbia], B+
- Travesía [2001, Columbia], B+
- Coral [2004, Columbia], B+
- Cultural Survival [2007, Concord Picante], B+(**)
- Carib [2018, Ropeadope], B+(***)
Tommy Sancton (1949 )
- New Orleans Reunion [1989, GHB]
Sten Sandell (1958 )
- Solid Musik [2002, Nuscope]
- w/John Butcher: Strokes [2006, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- w/Mattias Ståhl: Grann Musik (Neighbour Music) [2007, Clean Feed], B
- Face of Tokyo [2008, PNL], B+(**)
- w/Lisa Ullén: Double Music [2021, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Randy Sandke (1949 )
- Stampede [1990, Jazzology]
- Wild Cats [1992, Jazzology]
- I Hear Music [1993, Concord]
- Get Happy [1993, Concord], B
- New York Allstars: The Bix Beiderbecke Era [1993, Nagel Heyer], B+(**)
- Randy Sandke Meets Bix Beiderbecke [1993, Nagel Heyer], B+(**)
- Randy Sandke and the Buck Clayton Legacy: All the Cats Join In [1993, Nagel Heyer], B+(***)
- The Chase [1994, Concord], B
- Calling All Cats [1995, Concord], B+
- The New York Allstars: We Love You, Louis! [1995, Nagel Heyer], B+(*)
- The New York Allstars: Count Basie Remembered [1996, Nagel Heyer], B
- The New York Allstars: Count Basie Remembered, Vol. 2 [1996, Nagel Heyer], B+(**)
- The New York Allstars: Oh, Yeah! The New York Allstars Play More Music of Louis Armstrong [1998, Nagel Heyer], B+(***)
- The New York Allstars: Hey Ba-Ba-Re-Bop! The New York Allstars Play Lionel Hampton: Volume One [1999, Nagel Heyer], A
- Randy Sandke and the New York Allstars: The Re-Discovered Louis and Bix [1999, Nagel Heyer], A
- The Nagel Heyer Allstars: Uptown Lowdown: Live at the 1999 JVC Festival New York [1999, Nagel Heyer], B+(***)
- Cliffhanger [1999, Nagel Heyer], B+(***)
- Randy Sandke and the Inside Out Jazz Collective: Inside Out: Mainstream Music Meets the New Music [2000, Nagel Heyer], A
- The Music of Bob Haggart [2002, Arbors], B+(***)
- Randy Sandke Meets Bix Beiderbecke [2002, Nagel Heyer]
- The Mystic Trumpeter [2005, Evening Star], B+(*)
- Trumpet After Dark [2005, Evening Star], B+(*)
- Outside In [2005, Evening Star], A
- The Subway Ballet [19882005, Evening Star], B+(***)
- Unconventional Wisdom [2008, Arbors], A
- Jazz for Juniors [2009, Arbors]
Kent Sangster
- Adventures [1995, Jazz Focus]
Akio Sasajima (1952 )
- Time Rememered [1989, Muse]
Bernardo Sassetti (19702012)
- Nocturno [2002, Clean Feed], A
- Indigo [20022003, Clean Feed], B+(***)
- Ascent [2005, Clean Feed], A
- Unreal: Sidewalk Cartoon [20052006, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- Dúvida (1964) [2007, Trem Azul], B+(**)
- Bernardo Sassetti Trio: Culturgest 2007 [2007, Clean Feed], B+(***)
- Motion [2009, Clean Feed], B+(***)
Satchmo Legacy Band
- Salute to Pops: Volume 2 [1987, Soul Note]
Carl Saunders (1942 )
- Out of the Blue [1995, S&L Music]
- Eclecticism [2000, Quicksilver]
- Be Bop Big Band [2002, Sea Breeze]
- The Lost Bill Hollman Charts [2007, MAMA Jazz Foundation]
- America [2013, Summit], B+(*)
- Jazz Trumpet [2019, Summit], B+(***)
Jarmo Savolainen (1961 )
- Songs for Solo Piano [198990, Beta]
- True Image [1994, A Records], B+
- Another Story [1997, A Records]
- Grand Style [2000, A Records]
Cynthia Sayer
- Jazz at Home [1996, Jazzology]
- Attractions [2006, Plunk], B+(***)
Ken Schaphorst (1960 )
- Making Lunch [1994, JCI]
- Purple [1998, Naxos]
- How to Say Goodbye [2014, JCA], B+(*)
Peter Schärli (1955 )
- w/Ithamara Koorax: Obrigado Dom Um Romão [2006, TCB], B+(**)
Larry Schneider (1950 )
- Just Cole Porter [1991, Steeplechase], B+
- Blind Date [1992, Steeplechase]
- Summertime in San Remo [1997, Splasc(h)]
- Lemon Lips [2000, Splasc(h)]
Maria Schneider (1960 )
- Evanescence [1992, Enja]
- Coming About [1995, Enja]
- Allegresse [2000, Enja]
- Days of Wine and Roses: Live at the Jazz Standard [2000, ArtistShare], B
- Concert in the Garden [2004, ArtistShare], B
- Sky Blue [2007, ArtistShare], B
- The Thompson Fields [2014, ArtistShare], B+(**)
- Data Lords [2019, ArtistShare, 2CD], B+(**)
Rob Schneiderman (1957 )
- Keepin' in the Groove [1996, Reservoir]
- Dancing in the Dark [1997, Reservoir]
- Edgewise [2000, Reservoir]
- Back in Town [2004, Reservoir]
Loren Schoenberg (1958 )
- Time Waits for No One [1987, Musicmasters]
- Just a Settin' and a Rockin' [1990, Musicmasters], B+
- S'posin' [1990, Musicmasters], B+(**)
- Manhattan Work Song [1992, Jazz Heritage]
- Out of This World [1999, TCB]
Steven Schoenberg (1952 )
- Pianoworks [1982, Quabbin]
- Live: An Improvisational Journey [20062008, Quabbin], B+(*)
Mathias Schubert (1960 )
- Blue and Grey Suite [1994, Enja]
Ed Schuller
- Snake Dancing [1996, Tutu]
George Schuller
- Tenor Tantrums [1999, New World], B+
Manfred Schulze (19342010)
- Manfred Schulze Bläser Quintett: Nummer 12 [1985, FMP], B+(**)
- Manfred Schulze Bläser Quintett: Viertens [1986, FMP]
- Konzertino [1994, FMP]
Dave Schumacher
- Dave Schumacher & Cubeye: Smoke in the Sky [2024, Cellar], B+(***)
Reg Schwager (1962 )
- Resonance [1985, Justin Time]
- Duets [2002, Jazz From Rant], B+(***)
- w/Michel Lambert: Trio Improvisations [20012002, Jazz From Rant], B+(***)
- Chromology [2010, Jazz From Rant], B+(**)
- w/David Restivo: Arctic Passage [2012, Jazz From Rant], B+(**)
- Delphinus [2014, Jazz From Rant], B+(**)
Anton Schwartz (1967 )
- When Music Calls [1998, Independent Productions]
- The Slow Lane [2000, Independent Productions]
- Radiant Blue [2005, Anton Jazz], B
- Flash Mob [2013, Anton Jazz], B
Radam Schwartz
- Blues Citizens [2006, Savant], B+(*)
- Two Sides of the Organ Combo [2017, Arabesque], B+(**)
- Radam Schwartz Organ Big Band: Message From Groove and GW [2020, Arabesque], B+(***)
- Saxophone Quartet Music [2023, Arabesque], A
Jacques Schwarz-Bart (1962 )
- Immersion [1999, Fresh Sound]
- Soné Ka-La [2007, Emarcy], B+(**)
- Abyss [2009, ObliqSound], B+(**)
- Jazz Racine Haïti [2012, Motema Music], B+(*)
- Soné Ka-La 2: Odyssey [2020, Enja], B+(*)
- The Harlem Suite [2021, Ropeadope], B+(*)
Louis Sclavis (1953 )
- Clarinettes [198485, Label Bleu], B+(***)
- Chine [1987, IDA]
- Chamber Music [1987, IDA]
- Chine / Chamber Music [1987, Label Bleu, 2 CD]
- Trio de Clarinettes Live [1990, FMP]
- Rouge [1991, ECM], B
- Ellington on the Air [199192, Ouch!], B+(***)
- w/Dominique Pifarély, Marc Ducret, Bruno Chevillon: Acoustic Quartet [1993, ECM], B+(***)
- w/Ernst Reijseger: Et On Ne Parle Pas du Temps [1994, FMP]
- Louis Sclavis Sextet: Les Violences de Rameau [1996, ECM], B+(**)
- Louis Sclavis Quintet: L'Affrontement des Prétendants [2000, ECM], B+(***)
- Napoli's Walls [2002, ECM], B+
- L'Imparfait des Langues [2005, ECM], A
- Lost on the Way [2008, ECM], B+(***)
- w/Craig Taborn, Tom Rainey: Eldorado Trio [2009, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- Sources [2011, ECM], A
- Silk and Salt Memories [2014, ECM], B+(**)
- w/Dominique Pifarély, Vincent Courtois: Asian Fields Variations [2016, ECM], B+(*)
- Characters on a Wall [2018, ECM], B+(*)
- Les Cadences Du Monde [2021, JMS Productions], A
Dave Scott
- In Search of Hipness [2018, SteepleChase], B+(*)
- Song for Alice [2022, SteepleChase], B+(**)
Stephen Scott (1969 )
- Something to Consider [1991, Verve]
- Aminah's Dream [1993, Verve], A
- Renaissance Suite [1994, Verve], A
- The Beautiful Thing [1996, Verve], B+
- Vision Quest [1998, Enja]
Marc Seales (1963 )
- New Stories: Speakin' Out [1999, Origin], B+(***)
- American Songs Volume 2: Blues . . . and Jazz [2013, Origin], B+(*)
- American Songs Volume 3: Place and Time [2012, Origin], B+(*)
Karl Seglem
- NORSKjazz.no [2008, Ozella], B+(***)
- Ossicles [20052010, Ozella], B+(***)
Trygve Seim (1971 )
- The Source: Olemans Kornett [1994, Curling Legs], B+(**)
- Different Rivers [199899, ECM], B+(*)
- The Source and Different Cikadas [2002, ECM]
- Sangam [2004, ECM], B+(***)
- The Source [2005, ECM], B+(***)
- w/Frode Haltli: Yeraz [2007, ECM], B+(**)
- w/Andreas Utnem: Purcor [2008, ECM], B+(***)
- Rumi Songs [2015, ECM], B
- Helsinki Songs [2018, ECM], B+(***)
- The Source: . . . But Swinging Doesn't Bend Them Down [2019, Odin], B+(***)
Jim Self
- Inner Play [2005, Basset Hound], B
- w/The Tricky Lix Latin Jazz Band: ¡Yo! [2016, Basset Hound], B
Joey Sellars
- Pastels, Ashes [1991, Nine Winds]
Charlie Sepúlveda (1962 )
- The New Arrival [1991, Antilles]
- Charlie Sepúlveda and the Turnaround: This Is Latin Jazz [2020, High Note], B+(**)
Doug Sertl
- Joy Spring [1990, Stash], B+
Michael Session
- 'N Session [1990, ITM Pacific]
Dave Sewelson (1952 )
- DUX Orchestra: Duck Walks Dog (With Mixed Results) [1994, NoBusiness], B+(**)
- Music for a Free World [2018, FMR], A
- More Music for a Free World [2018, Mahakala Music], A
- Smooth Free Jazz [2021, Mahakala Music], A
- w/William Parker, Steve Hirsh: The Gate [2022, Mahakala Music], B+(***)
- w/Stephen Moses, Jochem van Dijk, Steve Holtje: Orca Uprising [2023, MechaBenzaiten], B
Sex Mob [1998 ]
- Din of Inequity [1998, Columbia/Knitting Factory], B+
- Solid Sender [2000, Knitting Factory]
- Sex Mob Does Bond [2001, Ropeadope]
- Dime Grind Palace [2003, Ropeadope], B+(***)
- Sexotica [2005, Thirsty Ear], B+(*)
- Sex Mob Meets Medeski: Live in Willisau [2009, Thirsty Ear], B+(*)
- Cinema, Circus and Spaghetti: Sex Mob Plays Fellini [2012, The Royal Potato Family], B+(***)
- Cultural Capital [2016, Rex], B+(**)
- The Hard Way [2023, Corbett vs. Dempsey], B+(***)
Fabrizio Sferra (1959 )
Vladimir Shafronov (1946 )
- w/Hans Backenroth, Bengt Stark: Dear Old Stockholm [2016, Venus], B+(**)
Avery Sharpe (1955 )
- Unspoken Words [1988, Sunnyside]
- Dragon Fly [2005, JKNM], B+
- Legends and Mentors: The Music of McCoy Tyner, Archie Shepp and Yusef Lateef [2007, JKNM], B+(**)
- Autumn Moonlight [2008, JKNM], B
- Live [2008, JKNM], B+(*)
- Running Man [2010, JKNM], B+(*)
- Sojourner Truth: ". . . Ain't I a Woman?" [2012, JKNM], B+(***)
Bryan Shaw
- Night Owl [199597, Arbors]
- Bryan Shaw and the Hot Shots: The Bluebird of Happiness [2013, Arbors], B+(**)
Lee Shaw (19262015)
- Live in Graz [2007, ARC, CD+DVD], B+(*)
- Blossom [2008, ARC], B+(*)
- Live at Art Gallery Reutlingen [2009, ARC], B+(**)
- w/John Medeski: Together Again: Live at the Egg [2009, ARC], B+(*)
Michael Shea
- Last Night While You Slept [1993, Accurate]
Marcus Shelby (1966 )
- Midtown Sunset [1998, Noir]
- Sophisticate [1998, Noir]
- Harriet Tubman [2007, Noir, 2 CD], B+(**)
- Soul of the Movement: Meditations on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. [2010, Porto Franco], B+(*)
- Marcus Shelby Orchestra: Transitions [2017, MSO], B+(*)
Brad Shepik (1966 )
- The Well [199899, Songlines]
- Short Trip [2000, Knitting Factory]
- Places You Go [20052006, Songlines], B
- Human Activity Suite [2008, Songlines], A
Andy Sheppard (1957 )
- Andy Sheppard [1987, Antilles]
- Soft on the Inside [1989, Antilles], B+
- Delivery Suite [1993, Blue Note]
- Moving Image [199596, Verve]
- Dancing Man and Woman [1999, Provocateur]
- Movements in Colour [2008, ECM], A
- w/Michel Benita, Sebastian Rochford: Trio Libero [2011, ECM], A
- Surrounded by Sea [2014, ECM], B+(**)
- Romaria [2017, ECM], B+(*)
Bob Sheppard
- The Fine Line [2019, Challenge], B+(**)
John Sheridan (1946 )
- Something Tells Me [1997, Arbors]
- Artistry 3 [2002, Arbors], B+
- w/Rebecca Kilgore: Easy as It Gets [2005, Arbors], B+
- Swing Is Still the King [2006, Arbors], A
Mark Sherman (1957 )
- One Step Closer [2005, CAP], B+
- Family First [2006, MHP/City Hall], B+(*)
- Live @ the Bird's Eye [2008, Miles High, 2 CD], B+(*)
- The L.A. Sessions [2011, Miles High], B+(**)
Ray Sherman (1923 )
- At the Keyboard [1995, Arbors]
- Piano Chicago Style [1996, Arbors]
Sammy Sherman (19142003)
- A Jazz Original Live at Chan's: His Autumnal Statement [199498, Arbors], B+
Bobby Shew (1941 )
- w/Bill Mays: Telepathy [1978, 2019), Fresh Sounds], B+(**)
- Playing with Fire [1986, MAMA]
Mark Shim (1973 )
- Mind Over Matter [1997, Blue Note], A
- Turbulent Flow [1999, Blue Note], B+
Matthew Shipp (1960 )
- Sonic Explorations [198788, Cadence]
- Circular Temple [1990, Infinite Zero/American], B+
- Prism [1993, Hatology], B+(**)
- w/William Parker: Zo [1993, Thirsty Ear], A
- Critical Mass [1994, 213 CD], B
- Symbol Systems [1995, No More], B
- w/Roscoe Mitchell: 2-Z [1996, Thirsty Ear], B
- Matthew Shipp String Trio: By the Law of Music [1996, Hatology], B+(***)
- w/Joe Morris: Thesis [1997, Hatology], B
- The Flow of X [1997, Thirsty Ear], B+
- Matthew Shipp Horn Quartet: Strata [1997, Hatology], B+
- The Multiplication Table [1998, Hatology], A
- w/Mat Maneri: Gravitational Systems [1998, Hatology], B
- Duos With Mat Maneri and Joe Morris [19972000, Hatology], B+(*)
- Magnetism [1999, Bleu Regard]
- w/William Parker: DNA [1999, Thirsty Ear], B+
- Expansion, Power, Release [1999, Hatology], A
- Pastoral Composure [2000, Thirsty Ear], A
- Matthew Shipp's New Orbit [2001, Thirsty Ear], B+
- Nu Bop [2002, Thirsty Ear], A
- Songs [2002, Splasc(h)], B+
- Equilibrium [2003, Thirsty Ear], A
- Antipop Vs. Matthew Shipp [2003, Thirsty Ear], B+
- Matthew Shipp Trio: The Trio Plays Ware [2003, Splasc(H)], B+(***)
- Harmony and Abyss [2004, Thirsty Ear], A
- One [2005, Thirsty Ear], B+(*)
- w/Guillermo E. Brown: Telephone Popcorn [2005, Nu Bop], B+(*)
- Piano Vortex [2007, Thirsty Ear], A
- Harmonic Disorder [2008, Thirsty Ear], A
- Cosmic Suite [2008, Not Two], B+(**)
- 4D [2009, Thirsty Ear], B+(**)
- w/Sabir Mateen: Sama [2009, Not Two], B+(***)
- Art of the Improviser [2010, Thirsty Ear, 2CD], B+(***)
- w/Joe Morris: Broken Partials [2010, Not Two], B+(***)
- w/William Parker, Beans, Hprizm: Knives From Heaven [2011, Thirsty Ear], B+(*)
- Elastic Aspects [2011, Thirsty Ear], B+(***)
- Greatest Hits [20002012, Thirsty Ear], A
- Piano Sutras [2013, Thirsty Ear], B+(**)
- I've Been to Many Places [2014, Thirsty Ear], B+(*)
- Root of Things [2014, Relative Pitch], B+(***)
- The Conduct of Jazz [2015, Thirsty Ear], A
- Matthew Shipp Plays the Music of Allen Lowe: I Alone: The Everlasting Beauty of Monotony [2015, Constant Sorrow], A
- w/Michael Bisio: Live in Seattle [2015, Arena Music Promotion], B+(**)
- The Reward: Solo Piano Suite in Four Movements [2015, RogueArt]
- Piano Song [2016, Thirsty Ear], A
- Invisible Touch at Taktlos Zürich [2016, Hatology], B+(***)
- Not Bound [2016, ForTune], A
- w/Mat Maneri: Conference of the Mat/ts [2017, RogueArt]
- Zero [2018, ESP-Disk], B+(*)
- Sonic Fiction [2018, ESP-Disk], B+(**)
- w/Nicole Mitchell: All Things Are [2018, RogueArt]
- Matthew Shipp Trio: Signature [2018, ESP-Disk], A
- w/Mark Helias, Gordon Grdina: Skin and Bones [2018, Not Two], B+(***)
- Matthew Shipp String Trio: Symbolic Reality [2019, RogueArt]
- The Piano Equation [2020, Tao Forms], B+(**)
- Matthew Shipp Trio: The Unidentifiable [2019, ESP-Disk], A
- w/Whit Dickey: Reels [2019, Burning Ambulance], B+(***)
- East Axis: w/Allen Lowe, Gerald Cleaver, Kevin Ray: Cool With That [2020, ESP-Disk], A
- Codebreaker [2020, Tao Forms], A
- Matthew Shipp Trio: World Construct [2021, ESP-Disk], B+(***)
- w/Mark Helias: The New Syntax [2020, RogueArt], B+(***)
- East Axis: No Subject [2023, Mack Avenue], B+(***)
- The Intrinsic Nature of Shipp [2023, Mahakala Music], B+(**)
- w/Steve Swell: Space Cube Jazz [2021, RogueArt], B+(***)
- The Data [2021, RogueArt], B+(***)
- New Concepts in Piano Trio Jazz [2023, ESP-Disk], A
Wally Shoup
- w/Gust Burns, Reuben Radding, Greg Campbell: The Levitation Shuffle [2003, Clean Feed], B+(*)
Tad Shull (1955 )
- Deep Passion [1990, Criss Cross]
Richard Shulman
- Waltzing out of Town [2019, RichHeart Music], B+(*)
Don Sickler
- Night Watch [1995, Uptown]
- Reflections [2002, High Note]
Lawrence Sieberth
- Lawrence Sieberth Quartet: An Evening in Paris [2020, Musik Blöc], B+(**)
Julian Siegel (1966 )
- Vista [2018, Whirlwind], B+(**)
Martin Siewert (1972 )
- Too Beautiful to Burn [2003, Erstwhile]
Paul Silbergleit
- January [2018, Blujazz], B+(**)
David Sills
- Down the Line [2005, Origin], B+(**)
- Green [2006, Origin], B+(*)
- Blue's the New Green [2013, Gut String], B+(*)
Silver Leaf Jazz Band [1993 ]
- Streets and Scenes of New Orleans [1993, Good Time Jazz], B+(***)
- Jelly's Last Jam [1993, Good Time Jazz], B+(**)
- Great Composers of New Orleans Jazz [1996, Good Time Jazz], B+(***)
Edward Simon (1969 )
- La Bikina [1998, Mythology]
- Unicity [2006, CAM Jazz], B
- Poesia [2008, CAM Jazz], B+(***)
- Live in New York at Jazz Standard [2010, Sunyside], B+(***)
- Venezuelan Suite [2012, Sunnyside], B+(**)
- Latin American Songbook [2016, Sunnyside], B+(**)
- Sorrows and Triumphs [2017, Sunnyside], B+(*)
- 25 Years [19952018, Ridgeway, 2CD], B+(***)
- Femininas: Songs of Latin American Women [2022, ArtistShare], B+(*)
Nina Simopoulos
- Still Waters [1988, Enja]
Alex Sipiagin (1967 )
- Steppin' Zone [2000, Criss Cross]
- Hindsight [2001, Criss Cross]
- Returning [2004, Criss Cross]
- Prints [2006, Criss Cross]
- Out of the Circle [2008, Sunnyside], B+(*)
- Generations: Dedicated to Woody Shaw [2010, Criss Cross]
- Destinations Unknown [2011, Criss Cross], B+(**)
- Overlooking Moments [2012, Criss Cross], B+(**)
- From Reality and Back [2013, 5 Pasion], B+(*)
- Balance 3858 [2014, Criss Cross], B+(***)
- Moments Captured [2016, Criss Cross], B
- Upstream [2020, Posi-Tone], B+(*)
- Ascent to the Blues [2022, Posi-Tone], B+(**)
- Alex Sipiagin Quintet: Mel's Vision [2022, Criss Cross], B+(**)
Ted Sirota (1969 )
- Propaganda [1999, Naim]
- Vs. the Forces of Evil [2000, Naim]
- Breeding Resistance [2003, Delmark], A
- Seize the Time [2008, Naim], B+(***)
Dick Sisto
- Falling in Love [1994, SteepleChase], B+(**)
Blaise Siwula (1950 )
- Dialing Privileges [1999, CIMP]
- w/Nobu Stowe, Ray Sage: Brooklyn Moments [2005, Konnex], B+(***)
- w/Dom Minasi, Nobu Stowe, Ray Sage: New York Moments [2006, Konnex], B+(*)
The Six Winds
- Manestraal [1997, Bvhaast]
Greg Skaff
- Blues for Mr T [2003, Khaeon]
- East Harlem Skyline [2007, Zoho], B+(*)
- Polaris [2020, Smoke Sessions], B
Harry Skoler (1956 )
- Two Ones [2008, Soliliquy], C
- Living in Sound: The Music of Charles Mingus [2021, Sunnyside], B+(**)
- Red Brick Hill [2022, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Steve Slagle (1951 )
- Spread the Word [1994, Steeplechase]
- Reincarnation [1994, Steeplechase]
- Alto Blue [1997, Steeplechase]
- New New York [2000, Omnitone]
- Alto Manhattan [2016, Panorama], B+(***)
- Dedication [2017, Panorama], B+(***)
- Ballads: Into the Heart of It [2021, Panorama], B+(*)
Neil Slater (1931 )
- Legacy: Neil Slater at North Texas [19822015, UNT, 4CD], B
Daniel Smith (19392015)
- Jazz Suite for Bassoon [199597, Summit], B
- Bebop Bassoon [2004, Zah Zah], B
- The Swingin' Bassoon [2004, Zah Zah], B
- Blue Bassoon [2009, Summit], B+(*)
- Smokin' Hot Bassoon Blues [2013, Summit], B+(*)
Hal Smith
- w/Keith Ingham, Bobby Gordon: Music from the Mauve Decades [1993, Sackville], B+(**)
- Swing, Brother, Swing [1995, Jazzology]
- Concentratin' on Fats [1999, Jazzology]
- Hal Smith's Jazzologists: Black Cat on the Fence [2021, self-released], B+(**)
- Hal Smith's Jazzologists: I Scream, You Scream, Everybody Wants Ice Cream, B+(***)
- Hal Smith's New Orleans Night Owls: Early Hours [20212022, self-released], B+(**)
Harrison Smith (1946 )
- Telling Tales [2007, 33 Records], B+(*)
Ian Smith
- Tryst [1997, Red Toucan]
- Daybreak [2001, Emanem]
- K3 [2003, Bruce's Fingers]
Mike Smith (1938 )
Roger Smith
- Spanish Guitar [198097, Emanem]
- Unexpected Turns [199396, Emanem]
- S&M [1995, Incus]
- Green Wood [2002, Emanem]
- The Butterfly and the Bee [2004, Emanem]
Sean Smith
- Poise [2001, Ambient]
- Trust [2010, Smithereen], B+(***)
Steven R. Smith
- Ulaan Passerine: Sun Spar [2021, Worstward], B
Tommy Smith (1967 )
- Step by Step [1989, Blue Note]
- Standards [1991, Blue Note], B+
- Peeping Tom [1991, Blue Note]
- Paris [1992, Blue Note]
- Reminiscence [1993, Linn]
- Misty Morning and No Time [1994, Linn], B+
- Beasts of Scotland [1996, Linn], B+
- Azure [1996, Linn], B+
- The Sound of Love [1997, Linn], B+
- Blue Smith [1999, Linn], A
- Spartacus [2000, Spartacus], B+(**)
- Into Silence [2001, Spartacus]
- w/Brian Kellock: Bezique [2002, Spartacus], A
- w/Brian Kellock: Symbiosis [2004, Spartacus], A
- Forbidden Fruit [2005, Spartacus], A
- Exploration [2007, Spartacus], B+(*)
- w/Scottish National Jazz Orchestra: Torah [2010, Spartacus], B+(**)
- Karma [2010, Spartacus], A
- w/Brian Kellock: Whispering of the Stars [2014, Spartacus], B+(***)
- Modern Jacobite [2015, Spartacus], B
- Tommy Smith Youth Jazz Orchestra: Effervescence [2016, Spartacus], B+(**)
- Embodying the Light: A Dedication to John Coltrane [2017, Spartacus], A
Paul Smoker (19412016)
- Paul Smoker Trio: w/Anthony Braxton: QB [1984, Alvas], B+(***)
- Mississippi River Rat [1984, Sound Aspects], A
- Paul Smoker Trio: Alone [1986, Sound Aspects], A
- Paul Smoker Trio: Come Rain or Come Shine [1986, Sound Aspects], B+(***)
- Genuine Fables [1988, Hat Art], B+
- Halloween: The Sequel [1997, Nine Winds]
- Standard Deviation [1998, CIMP]
- Mirabile Dictu [2000, CIMP]
- Landings [2012, Alvas], A
Gary Smulyan (1956 )
- The Lure of Beauty [1990, Criss Cross]
- Homage [1991, Criss Cross], B+(***)
- Saxophone Mosaic [1993, Criss Cross]
- The Real Deal [2002, Reservoir], B+(*)
- Hidden Treasures [2006, Reservoir]
- High Noon: The Jazz Soul of Frankie Laine [2009, Reservoir]
- Smul's Paradise [2011, Capri], B+(**)
- w/Dominic Chianese: Bella Napoli [2013, Capri], B+(**)
- Alternative Contrafacts [2017, SteepleChase], B+(***)
- w/Ralph Moore: Bird's Eye Encounter [2018, Fresh Sound], B+(**)
- Our Contrafacts [2019, SteepleChase], B+(***)
- w/Ronnie Cuber: Tough Baritones [2021, SteepleChase], B+(***)
- Tadd's All, Folks [2021, SteepleChase], B+(**)
Ferenc Snétberger (1957 )
- In Concert [2013, ECM], B+(*)
Jim Snidero (1958 )
- Time Out: Live [1989, Red]
- Blue Afternoon [1989, Criss Cross]
- Storm Rising [1990, Ken]
- While Your Were Here [1991, Red]
- Urban Tales [1991, Square Discs]
- San Juan [1994, Red]
- Vertigo [1994, Criss Cross]
- Standards + Plus [1997, Double Time]
- The Music of Joe Henderson [1998, Double Time], B+(***)
- Strings [2001, Savant], A
- Close Up [2004, Milestone], B+
- Tippin' [2007, Savant], B+(**)
- w/Dave Pietro, Mike DiRubbo: Jam Session Vol. 29 [2008, Steeplechase]
- Crossfire [2009, Savant], A
- SteepleChase Jam Session, Vol. 29 [2010, Steeplechase]
- Interface [2010, Savant], B+(**)
- Stream of Consciousness [2012, Savant], B+(***)
- Main Street [2014, Savant], A
- MD66 [2016, Savant], B+(**)
- w/Jeremy Pelt: Jubilation! Celebrating Cannonball Adderley [2017, Savant], B+(**)
- Waves of Calm [2019, Savant], B+(***)
- Project-K [2019, Savant], B+(***)
- Live at the Deer Head Inn [2020, Savant], B+(**)
- Far Far Away [2022, Savant], B+(***)
- For All We Know [2023, Savant], A
Fredrik Soegaard
Harry Sokal (1954 )
- Harry Sokal Groove: Where Sparks Start to Fly [2013, Cracked Anegg], B+(***)
- w/Heiri Känzig, Martin Valihora: Depart Refire [2013, Intakt], B+(***)
Lew Soloff (1944 )
- Speak Low [1987, Pro Arte]
- Little Wing [1991, Sweet Basil], B+
- Rainbow Mountain [1999, Enja/Tiptoe]
Harvey Sorgen (1957 )
- w/Steve Rust, Michael Jefry Stevens: A Scent in Motion [1994, Konnex], B+(**)
- Novella [2001, Leo]
- w/Steve Rust, Michael Jefry Stevens: Decade [2005, Not Two], B+(***)
- w/Herb Robertson, Steve Rust: Rumble Seat [2008, Not Two]
- w/Joe Fonda, Marilyn Crispell: Dreamstruck [2018, Not Two], A
South Frisco Jazz Band
- Sage Hen Strut [1984, Stomp Off], B+(***)
- Broken Promises [1987, Stomp Off], B+(***)
- Got Everything Don't Want Anything but You [198991, Stomp Off], B+(**)
- Big Bear Stomp [1995, Stomp Off], B
- Emperor Norton's Hunch [1998, Stomp Off]
Space Jazz Trio
- Spaze Jazz Trio: Volume 2 [1988, YVP]
Spanish Fly [1994 ]
- Fly by Night [1994, Accurate]
James Spaulding (1937 )
- Gotstabe a Better Way [1988, Muse]
- Brilliant Corners [1988, Muse]
- Songs of Courage [1991, Muse]
- Smile of the Snake [1996, High Note]
- Escapade [1999, High Note]
Martin Speake (1958 )
- Secret [2000, Basho]
- Change of Heart [2002, ECM], B+(**)
Glenn Spearman (194798)
- Mystery Project [1992, Black Saint]
- Smokehouse [1993, Black Saint], B+
- th [1997, CIMP]
- Blues for Falasha [1998, Tzadik], B
Chris Speed (1967 )
- Yeah No [1997, Songlines], B+(**)
- Deviantics [1998, Songlines], B+(**)
- Emit [2000, Songlines], B+(***)
- Yeah No: Swell Henry [2004, Squealer], B+(***)
- w/Chris Cheek, Stéphane Furic Leibovici: Jugendstil [2006, ESP Disk], B
- w/Zeno De Rossi: Ruins [20112013, Skirl], A
- Really OK [2013, Skirl], B+(***)
- Platinum on Tap [2016, Intakt], A
- Human Feel: w/Andrew D'Angelo, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Jim Black: Gold [2017, Intakt], B+(*)
- Respect for Your Toughness [2018, Intakt], B+(***)
- Human Feel: The Tower Tapes #5 [2019, Jazz Club Ferrara], B+(**)
- Light Line [2018, Intakt], B+(**)
- w/Dave King, Reid Anderson, Tim Berne: Broken Shadows Live [2019, Screwgun]
- Chris Speed Trio: Despite Obstacles [2022, Intakt], B+(***)
Martin Speicher
- w/Georg Wolf, Lou Grassi: Shapes and Shadows [2006, Clean Feed], B+(*)
- w/Peter Geisselbrecht, Jörg Fischer: Spicy Unit [2015, Spore Print], A
Alister Spence
- Three Is a Circle [2000, Rufus]
Sphere [19821988]
- Four in One [1982, Elektra]
- On Tour [1985, Red]
- Bird Songs [1988, Verve], B+
- Sphere [1997, Verve]
Russ Spiegel (1962 )
- Chimera [2006, Steeplechase], B+(**)
- Caribbean Blue [2023, Ruzztone Music], B+(**)
Spirit Level
- On the Level [1994, 33 Records]
- Great Spirit: Best of Spirit Level [197999, 33 Records, 2 CD]
Terell Stafford (1966 )
- Time to Let Go [1995, Candid]
- Centripetal Force [1996, Candid], B+(**)
- New Beginnings [2003, MaxJazz]
- Taking Chances: Live at the Dakota [2007, MaxJazz]
- This Side of Strayhorn [2010, MaxJazz], B+(***)
- Brotherlee Love: Celebrating Lee Morgan [2014, Capri], B+(**)
- Forgive and Forget [2016, Herb Harris Music], A
- Between Two Worlds [2023, Le Coq], B+(***)
Mattias Ståhl
- Ståhis Blå [2001, Dragon]
- Ståhls Trio: Källtorp Sessions: Volume One [20172018, Moserobie], B+(***)
- Ståhls Trio: Källtorp Sessions Volume Two [20172018, Moserobie], B+(***)
Jim Staley (1950 )
- Northern Dancer [199495, Einstein]
- Blind Pursuits [1995, Einstein]
Joe Stanley
- King of the Honky-Tonk Sax [1995, Mapleshade], B+
Statesmen of Jazz [1994 ]
- Statesmen of Jazz [1994, AFJS]
- A Multitude of Stars [2004, Arbors, 2 CD], B+
John Stein
- Green Street [199698, Whaling City Sound], B+(**)
- Encounter Point [2007, Whaling City Sound], B+(*)
- Raising the Roof [2009, Whaling City Sound], B+(**)
- w/Ron Gill: Turn Up the Quiet [2009, Whaling City Sound], B+(**)
- Hi Fly [2011, Whaling City Sound], B+(*)
- Bing Bang Boom [2012, Whaling City Sound], B+(***)
- w/The Mingotan Project: Emotion [2013, Whaling City Sound], B+(**)
- w/Dave Zinno: Wood and Strings [2016, Whaling City Sound], B+(***)
Norbert Stein
- New Archaic Music [1990, Jazz Haus Musik]
Chip Stephens
- Holding On to What Counts [2006, Capri], B+(*)
- Relevancy [2010, Capri], B+(**)
- w/Stenn Wilson: Sadness and Soul [2018, Capri], B+(**)
Leni Stern (1952 )
- Clairvoyant [1985, Passport]
- Secrets [1988, Enja], B+
- Closer to the Light [1989, Enja], A
- Black Guitar [1997, Leni Stern], B
- 4 [2020, LSR], B
Mike Stern (1953 )
- Standards (and Other Songs) [1992, Atlantic], B+
- Is What It Is [1993, Atlantic], B
- Play [1999, Atlantic]
- Who Let the Cats Out? [2006, Heads Up], B
- Big Neighborhood [2009, Heads Up], B
- Trip [2017, Heads Up], B+(*)
- w/Jeff Lorber: Eleven [2019, Concord], B
Peggy Stern (1948 )
- The Fuchsia [1995, Koch]
- Room Enough [1996, Koch]
- Actual Size [1998, Koch]
- Z Octet [2015, Estrella Productions], B+(*)
John Stetch (1968 )
- Exponentially Monk [2004, Justin Time]
- TV Trio [2007, Brux], B
Michael Jefry Stevens (1951 )
- w/Dominic Duval: Elements [1994, Leo], B+(*)
- For the Children [1995, Cadence Jazz], B+(**)
- For Andrew [1996, Konnex], B+(***)
- w/Michael Rabinowitz: Play [2004, Drimala], B
- w/Tim Ferguson, Jeff "Siege" Siegel: Six [2008, Konnex], B+(*)
- Brass Tactics [2008, Konnex], B+(*)
- Michael Jefry Stevens Quartet: Red's Blues [2017, ARC], B+(**)
- w/The Mountain Chamber Jazz Ensemble: The Poet Is in the House [2019, ARC], B
- Michael Jefry Stevens Quartet: Precipice [2022, ARC], A
Bill Stewart (1967 )
- Telepathy [1996, Blue Note], B+
- Incandescence [2006, Pirouet], B
- Space Squid [2014, Pirouet], B+(*)
Bob Stewart (1945 )
- First Line [1987, Winter & Winter]
- Goin' Home [1988, JMT]
- Then and Now [199596, Postcards], B+(***)
Grant Stewart (1971 )
- Downtown Sounds [1992, Criss Cross]
- In the Still of the Night [2006, Sharp Nine], B+(*)
- Young at Heart [2007, Sharp Nine], B+(***)
- Plays the Music of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn [2009, Sharp Nine], B+(**)
- Around the Corner [2010, Sharp Nine], B+(***)
- Trio [2014, Cellar Live], B+(**)
- Grant Stewart Quartet: Rise and Shine [2019, Cellar Live], B+(**)
- Grant Stewart Quartet With Bruce Harris: w/Bruce Harris: The Lighting of the Lamps [2021, Cellar], B+(**)
Robert Stewart
- Judgement [1994, World Stage]
- In the Gutta [1995, Warner Brothers]
- Heaven and Earth [2003, Nagel Heyer], B+
Joan Stiles
- Love Call [19982002, Zoho], B
- Hurly-Burly [2005, Oo-Bla-Dee], A
- w/Joel Frahm, Matt Wilson: Three Musicians [2011, Oo-Bla-Dee], B+(***)
Loren Stillman (1980 )
- How Sweet It Is [2002, Nagel Heyer], B
- It Could Be Anything [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+
- Blind Date [2006, Pirouet], B
- Winter Fruits [2008, Pirouet], B+(*)
- Loren Stillman + Bad Touch: Going Plublic [2012, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)
- Time and Again [2022, Sunnyside], B+(***)
G.E. Stinson
- The Same Without You [1992, Nine Winds]
Markus Stockhausen
- Aparis: Despite the Fire-Fighters' Efforts [1992, ECM], B
- Possible Worlds [199395, CMP], B
- Karta [2001, ECM]
- w/Florian Weber: Alba [2015, ECM], B+(***)
Stolen Van
Rick Stone
- Far East [1990, Jazzand]
- Samba de Novembro [2004, Jazzand], B
- Fractals [2011, Jazzand], B+(*)
Strata Institute
- Cipher Syntax [1988, JMT], B
Co Streiff (1959 )
- w/Irène Schweizer: Twin Lines [19992000, Intakt], B+(***)
- w/Russ Johnson: In Circles [2011, Intakt], B+(*)
Dave Stryker (1957 )
- First Stryke [1989, Someday]
- Guitar on Top [1991, Ken]
- Passage [1991, Steeplechase], B+
- Blue Degrees [1992, Steeplechase], B+
- Full Moon [1993, Steeplechase]
- The Greeting [1995, Steeplechase]
- Changing Times [1999, Steeplechase]
- Big City [2004, Mel Bay], B+(*)
- w/Steve Slagle: Live at the Jazz Standard [2005, Zoho], B+
- The Chaser [2005, Mel Bay], B
- w/Steve Slagle: Latest Outlook [2006, Zoho], B+(***)
- w/Steve Slagle: The Scene [2008, Zoho], B+(*)
- w/Steve Slagle: Keeper [2010, Panorama], A
- Messin' With Mister T [2015, Strikezone], B+(***)
- w/Steve Slagle: Routes [2015, Strikezone], B+(***)
- Eight Track II [2016, Strikezone], B+(***)
- Strykin' Ahead [2016, Strikezone], B+(*)
- Eight Track III [2019, Strikezone], B+(**)
- Eight Track Christmas [2019, Strikezone], B
- w/Bob Mintzer, WDR Big Band: Blue Soul [2019, Strikezone], B+(*)
- Baker's Circle [2019, Strikezone], B+(***)
- As We Were [2021, Strikezone], B+(*)
- The Dave Stryker Trio: Prime [2022, Strikezone], B+(***)
- The Dave Stryker Trio: w/Jared Gold, McClenty Hunter, Bob Mintzer: Groove Street [2023, Strikezone], B+(**)
- Stryker With Strings Goes to the Movies [2024, Strikezone], U
John Stubblefield (1945 )
- Confessin' [1984, Soul Note]
- Bushman Song [1986, Enja], B
- Countin' the Blues [1987, Enja], B+
- Morning Song [1993, Enja]
Fredy Studer (19482022)
Daryl Stuermer (1952 )
- Steppin' Out [1988]
- Go [2007, Inside Out Music], B
Carol Sudhalter (1943 )
- Carol Sudhalter Quartet: Live at Saint Peter's Church [2018, Alfa Projects], B+(**)
Stan Sulzmann (1948 )
- Feudal Rabbits [1990, Ah Um]
- Never at All [1992, Future]
Klaus Suonsaari (1959 )
- Reflecting Times [1987, Storyville]
- w/Niels Henning Orsted-Pedersen, Niels Lan Doky: Play the Music of Tom Harrell [1989, Jazz Alliance]
- True Colours [1992, L+R], B+
- With Every Breath I Take [1999, Storyville]
Norbert Susemihl (1956 )
- w/Chloe Feoranzo, Harry Mayronne, Barnaby Gold: The New Orleans Dance Hall Quartet: Tricentennial Hall Dance 17, October [2018, Sumi], A
Esbjörn Svensson (19642008)
- Esbjörn Svensson Trio: Plays Monk [1996, Superstudio Gul], B+(**)
- Winter in Venice [1997, Superstudio], B+(*)
- From Gagarin's Point of View [1998, ACT], B+(**)
- Good Morning Susie Soho [2000, ACT], B+(***)
- E.S.T.: Strange Place for Snow [2001, Superstudio Gul/Columbia], B+
- E.S.T. Live in Gothenburg [2001, ACT, 2CD], A
- E.S.T.: Seven Days of Falling [2003, 215 Records], B+
- Esbjörn Svensson Trio: E.S.T. Live in London [2005, ACT, 2CD], B+(**)
- E.S.T.: Leucocyte [2007, ACT], B+(**)
- E.S.T. [Esbjörn Svensson Trio]: 301 [2007, ACT], B+(***)
- Home.S. [2008, ACT], B+(*)
Neil Swainson (1955 )
- Neil Swainson Quintet: 49th Parallel [1987, Reel to Real], B+(***)
John Swana
- The Feeling's Mutual [1993, Criss Cross]
- In the Moment [1995, Criss Cross]
- Philly-New York Junction [1998, Criss Cross]
- Tug of War [1998, Criss Cross]
- On Target [2002, Criss Cross]
Thore Swanerud (191990)
- More Than You Know [1984, Dragon]
- Stardust [1984, Dragon]
Swedish Swing Society
- Winter Swing [1994, Sittel]
Steve Swell (1954 )
- w/Chris Kelsey: Observations [1996, CIMP], B+(**)
- Out and About [1996, CIMP]
- Moons of Jupiter [1997, CIMP]
- Atmospheels [1998, CIMP]
- Flurries Warm and Clear [1999, CIMP]
- Presents Particle Data Group [2001, Cadence Jazz]
- Still in Movement [2003, CIMP]
- Steve Swell's Suite for Players, Listeners and Other Dreamers [2003, CIMP]
- Steve Swell's Unified Theory of Sound: This Now! [2003, Cadence Jazz]
- Slammin' the Infinite [2003, Cadence Jazz]
- w/Perry Robinson: Invisible Cities [2004, Drimala], B+
- Remember Now [2005, Not Two], A
- Steve Swell's Fire Into Music: For Jemeel: Fire From the Road [20042005, RogueArt, 3CD], A
- Steve Swell's Fire Into Music: Swimming in a Galaxy of Goodwill and Sorrow [2006, RogueArt]
- Live @ the Vision Festival [2007, Not Two], B+(***)
- News From the Mystic Auricle [2007, Not Two], B+(***)
- Planet Dream [2008, Clean Feed], B+(*)
- Steve Swell's Slammin' the Infinite: 5000 Poems [2007, Not Two], A
- w/Kirk Knuffke: Feynman's Diagrams [2013, Nacht]
- Kanreki: Reflection and Renewal [20112014, Not Two, 2CD], B+(***)
- Steve Swell's Kende Dreams: Hommage à Bartók [2014, Silkheart], A
- The Loneliness of the Long Distance Improviser [2015, Swell], B+(***)
- Soul Travelers [2015, Rogue Art], A
- w/Gebhard Ullmann, Fred Lonberg-Holm, Michael Zerang: The Chicago Plan [2016, Clean Feed], B+(***)
- Music for Six Musicians: Hommage À Olivier Messiaen [2017, Silkheart], B+(***)
- w/Robert Boston, Michael Vatcher: Brain in a Dish [2018, NoBusiness], A
- Steve Swell Quintet Soul Travelers: w/Leena Conquest: Astonishments [2018, RogueArt], A
- w/Andrew Cyrille: The Center Will Hold [2019, Not Two], B+(***)
- w/Joe McPhee, Chris Corsano: Sometimes the Air Is [2022, Mahakala Music], B+(***)
- PNY Quintet: Over the Wall [2022, RogueArt], B+(**)
Swing Fever
- w/Clark Terry, Buddy DeFranco, Terry Gibbs, Jackie Ryan: Grand Masters of Jazz [19982001, Open Art, CD+2DVD], B+(***)
SWR Big Band [1998 ]
- w/Magnus Lindgren, John Beasley: Bird Lives [2021, ACT], B+(*)
Tomas Szukalski
- Body and Soul [1991, Polonia]
Booker T. Trio
- Go Tell It on the Mountain [1988, Silkheart], A
Richard Tabnik
- Solo Journey [1990, New Artists]
- In the Moment [1992, New Artists]
Craig Taborn (1970 )
- Craig Taborn Trio [1994, DIW]
- Light Made Lighter [2001, Thirsty Ear]
- Junk Magic [2004, Thirsty Ear], B
- Avenging Angel [2010, ECM], B+(**)
- Chants [2012, ECM], B+(***)
- Daylight Ghosts [2016, ECM], A
- w/Dave King: The Tower Tapes #3 [2019, Jazz Club Ferrara], B+(***)
- Junk Magic: Compass Confusion [2020, Pyroclastic], B+(***)
- Shadow Plays [2020, ECM], B+(*)
Jamaaladeen Tacuma (1956 )
- Showstopper [198283, Gramavision], B+
- Renaissance Man [1983, Gramavision], B
- Cosmetic With Jamaaladeen Tacuma: So Tranquilizin' [1985, Gramavision]
- House of Bass: The Best of Jamaaladeen Tacuma [198288, Gramavision], B+
- w/Dennis Alston: Sound Symphony [1992, Moers], B+
- Jamaaladeen Tacuma's Coltrane Configurations [2008, Jazzwerkstatt], B+(***)
- For the Love of Ornette [2010, Jazzwerkstatt], B+(***)
- w/Mary Halvorson: Strings and Things [2014, Jam-All Productions], B+(**)
Midori Takada (1951 )
- Ton-Klami: w/Kang Tae Hwan, Masahiko Satoh: Prophecy of Nue [1995, NoBusiness], B+(***)
Aki Takase (1948 )
- Shima Shoka [1990, Enja]
- w/David Murray: Blue Monk [1991, Enja], A
- w/Reggie Workman, Sunny Murray: Clapping Music [1993, Enja], B+
- w/Alex Von Schlippenbach: Piano Duets Live in Berlin 93/94 [199394, FMP]
- Duet for Eric Dolphy [1997, Enja]
- Le Cahier du Bal [2001, Leo]
- St. Louis Blues [2001, 2020), Enja], B+(**)
- Nine Fragments: Dempa [2002, Leo]
- w/Konrad Bauer: News From Berlin [2002, Victo]
- w/Rudi Mahall: The Dessert [2002, Leo], B+(***)
- Plays "Fats" Waller [2003, Enja]
- Plays Fats Waller in Berlin [2004, Jazzwerkstatt], B+(***)
- w/Alex von Schlippenbach, DJ Illvibe: Lok 03 [2004, Leo], A
- w/Lauren Newton: Spring in Bangkok [2004, Intakt], B+(*)
- w/Silke Eberhard: Ornette Coleman Anthology [2006, Intakt, 2CD], A
- w/Alexander von Schlippenbach: Iron Wedding: Piano Duets [2008, Intakt]
- w/Rudi Mahall: Evergreen [2008, Intakt]
- Tama: w/Jan Roder, Oliver Steidle: Rolled Up [2009, Jazzwerkstatt], B+(***)
- w/Louis Sclavis: Yokohama [2009, Intakt], B+(***)
- w/Han Bennink: Two for Two [2011, Intakt], A
- w/La Planète: Flying Soul [2012, Intakt], B+(***)
- My Ellington [2013, Intakt], B+(*)
- w/Alexander von Schlippenbach: So Long, Eric!: Homage to Eric Dolphy [2014, Intakt], B+(***)
- w/Ayumi Paul: Hotel Zauberberg [2014, Intakt], B+(***)
- Lok 03+1: w/Alexander Von Schlippenbach, DJ Illvibe, Paul Lovens: Signals [2016, Trost], B+(**)
- w/David Murray: Cherry Shakura [2016, Intakt], A
- Aki Takase Japanic: Thema Prima [2018, BMC], B+(***)
- w/Rudi Mahall: Fifty Fifty [2018, Trouble in the East], B+(**)
- Hokusai: Piano Solo [2018, Intakt], B+(**)
- w/Christian Weber, Michael Griener: Auge [2019, Intakt], A
- w/Daniel Erdmann: Isn't It Romantic? [2020, BMC], B+(**)
- w/Alexander von Schlippenbach: Four Hands Piano Pieces [2021, Trost], B
- Carmen Rhapsody [2023, BMC], B+(**)
- Aki Takase Japanic: Forte [2023, Budapest Music Center], B+(**)
Ohad Talmor (1970 )
- 13 Pieces [1999, Knitting Factory Works]
- Ohad Talmor Newsreel: Long Forms [2015, Intakt], B+(***)
- Ohad Talmor Trio: Mise En Place [2020, Intakt], B+(***)
- w/Chris Tordini, Eric McPherson: Back to the Land [2023, Intakt], B+(***)
Hans Tammen
- Endangered Guitar [1998, Berslton/NUR]
- w/Alfred Harth, Chris Dahlgren, Jay Rosen: Expedition [2001, ESP-Disk], B+(**)
Natsuki Tamura (1951 )
- How Many? [1996, Leo Lab]
- A Song for Jyaki [1997, Leo Lab], B
- w/Satoko Fujii: Clouds [2001, Libra], B+
- Ko Ko Ko Ke [2003, NatSat], B
- Exit [2003, Libra], B
- Gato Libre: Strange Village [2004, Onoff], B+
- w/Elliott Sharp, Takayuki Kato, Satoko Fujii: In the Tank [2005, Libra], B+
- Gato Libre: Nomad [2006, No Man's Land], A
- Gato Libre: Kuro [2007, Libra], B+(*)
- w/Satoko Fujii: Chun [2008, Libra], B+(***)
- Gato Libre: Shiro [2009, Libra], B+(*)
- First Meeting: Cut the Rope [2009, Libra], A
- w/Satoko Fujii: Muku [2011, Libra], B+(**)
- Gato Libre: Forever [2011, Libra], B+(*)
- Dragon Nat [2012, Libra], B+(*)
- Gato Libre: DuDu [2014, Libra], B
- w/Alexander Frangenheim: Nax [2013, Creative Sources], B+(*)
- Gato Libre: Neko [2016, Libra], B+(**)
- Kira Kira: Bright Force [2017, Libra], A
- Gato Libre: Koneko [2019, Libra], B+(**)
- w/Satoko Fujii, Ramon Lopez: Mantle [2019, Not Two], B+(***)
- w/Satoko Fujii: Keshin [2020, Libra], B+(**)
- Koki Solo [2020, Libra], B+(**)
- Summer Tree [2021, Libra], B+(*)
- Gato Libre: Sleeping Cat [2022, Libra], B+(*)
- w/Ittetsu Takemura: Lightning [2022, Libra], B+(**)
- w/Jim Black: NatJim [2023, Libra], B+(***)
- w/Satoko Fujii: Aloft [2023, Libra], B+(***)
Akira Tana (1952 )
- Moon Over the World [1993, Sons of Sound]
- w/Rufus Reid: Looking Forward [1994, Evidence]
- Moon Over the World [2004, Sons of Sound]
John Tank
Vladimir Tarasov (1947 )
- ATTO V [1993, Sonore]
- w/Eugenius Kanevicius, Ludas Mockunas: Intuitus [2014, NoBusiness], B+(**)
Gregory Tardy (1966 )
- Serendipity [1997, Impulse], B+
- Abundance [2001, Palmetto]
- Chasing After the Wind [2015, SteepleChase], B
- In His Timing [2023, WJ3], B+(*)
Eldad Tarmu (1960 )
- Tarmu Jazz Quartet [2022, Queen of Bohemia], B+(**)
Frank Tate (1943 )
- Live in Belfast [2001, Nagel Heyer]
- Thanks for the Memory: Frank Tate's Musical Tribute to Bobby Short [2011, Arbors], B+(*)
David Taylor (1944 )
- Morning Moon [2004, CIMP]
- w/Steve Swell: Not Just . . . [2005, CIMP], B
- Red Sea [2009, Tzadik], B+(*)
Martin Taylor (1956 )
- Spirit of Django [1994, Linn], A
- Portraits [1995, Link], B+
- Years Apart [1996, Linn]
- Gold [199097, Linn]
- Stepping Stones [199097, Linn]
- In Concert: Recorded at the Manchester Craftsmen's Guild [1998, Milestone], B+(***)
- The Best of Martin Taylor [19782004, The Guitar Label, 2 CD], B
- The Valley [2005, The Guitar Label], B+
- Double Standards [2008, The Guitar Label], B+(**)
Tom Teasley
- Global Standard Time [1999, T&T]
- Painting Time [2007, T&T], B+(***)
Ximo Tebar (1963 )
- Eclipse [2005, Omix/Sunnyside], B+(*)
- Steps [2007, Omix/Sunnyside], B
Joris Teepe (1962 )
- Joris Teepe Quintet: For Adults Only [1998, Postcards], B+(**)
- Joris Teepe and the New York Comes to Groningen Ensemble [2003]
- We Take No Prisoners [2008, Challenge], B
- w/Don Braden: Conversations [20092016, Creative Perspective Music], B+(**)
Joe Temperley (19292016)
- Concerto for Joe [199394, Hep]
- With Every Breath [1998, Hep]
- w/Harry Allen: Cocktails for Two [2006, Sackville], B+(***)
Jacky Terrasson (1966 )
- Jacky Terrasson [1994, Blue Note]
- Reach [1995, Blue Note], B+
- Mirror [2006, Blue Note], B
- Push [2009, Concord], B+(*)
- Gouache [2012, Sunnyside], B+(***)
- Take This [2014, Impulse], B+(**)
TEST
- TEST [1998, AUM Fidelity]
- Live / TEST [1998, Eremite]
- w/Roy Campbell: TEST and Roy Campbell [1999, 577 Records], B+(**)
The Bob Thiele Collective
- Lion Hearted [1993, Red Baron]
Jesper Thilo (1941 )
- Jesper Thilo Quintet Featuring Harry Edison [1986, Storyville]
- w/Hank Jones: Jesper Thilo Quintet Featuring Hank Jones [1991, Storyville]
- Movin' Out [1994, Music Mecca]
- Thank You Mr. Hat! [1997, Music Mecca]
- 40th Anniversary Collection [199297, Music Mecca, 2 CD]
- Flying Home [1999, Music Mecca]
- Nothing to Declare [2000, Music Mecca]
Gary Thomas (1961 )
- By Any Means Necessary [1989, JMT]
- Till We Have Faces [1992, JMT], B
Jay Thomas
- Song for Rita [2001, Merrimack]
- w/Oliver Groenewald: I Always Knew [2018, Origin], B+(*)
Luther Thomas (19502009)
- 11th Street Fire Suite [1978, Corbett vs. Dempsey], C+
- BAGin' It [1996, CIMP]
Pat Thomas (1960 )
- The Locals Play the Music of Anthony Braxton [2006, Discus Music], A
- Joel Grip, Antonin Gerbal: Nature in Its Inscrutability Strikes Back [2014, Café Oto], B+(***)
- w/Dominic Lash, Tony Orrell: Bley School [2018, 577 Records], B+(***)
- [Ahmed]: Nights on Saturn (Communication) [2019, Astral Spirits], A
- Pat Thomas & XT: Akisakila / Attitudes of Preparation (Mountains, Oceans, Trees) [2018, Edition Gamut], B+(***)
- [Ahmed]: Ahad / Wahid [2022, A Cheeseboard Production, EP], B+(*)
- Pat Thomas Plays the Duke [2021, New Jazz and Improvised Music], B+(*)
- اسم ISM: Maua [2022, 577], A
- أحمد [Ahmed]: Giant Beauty [2022, Fönstret, 5CD], A
- أحمد [Ahmed]: Wood Blues [2022, Astral Spirits], A
Ralph Thomas (1950 )
- Eastern Standard Time [1980, BBE], B+(***)
Malachi Thompson (19412006)
- Lift Every Voice [1992, Delmark]
- Buddy Bolden's Rag [1995, Delmark]
- 47th Street [199396, Delmark]
- Rising Daystar [1999, Delmark], B+
Three of a Kind [1994 ]
- w/Stanley Turrentine: Meets Mr. T. [1994, Minor], A
Mircea Tiberian (1955 )
- Interzone: Crossing Atlas 45° [1998, Not Two], B+(*)
- Interzone: w/Adam Pieronczyk: Interzone Plays With Adam Pieronczyk [2000, Not Two], B+(***)
- Interzone Jazzorchestra: Transylvanian Grace [2002, Not Two]
Tin Hat [1999 ]
- Helium [2000, Angel], B+
- The Rodeo Eroded [2002, Ropeadope], B+
- Book of Silk [2004, Artemis]
- The Sad Machinery of Spring [2007, Hannibal], B
- Foreign Legion [20052008, BAG], A
- The Rain Is a Handsome Animal: 17 Songs From the Poetry of E.E. Cummings [2012, New Amsterdam], B+(***)
Scott Tinkler
- Backwards [2007, Extreme], B+(*)
The Tiptons Sax Quartet and Drums [1994 ]
- Wabi Sabi [2021, Sowie Sound], B+(**)
Tolvan Big Band
- Split Vision [1982, Dragon]
- The Touch [1995, Pep Pop]
- Plays the Music of Helge Albin [1997, Naxos]
Alan Tomlinson (19472023)
- Alan Tomlinson Trio: Loft 1993 [1993, Scatter Archive], B+(**)
Giovanni Tommaso (1941 )
- Via G.T. [1986, Red], B+
- w/Enrico Rava: La Dolce Vita [1999, CAM Jazz], B+
Pietro Tonolo (1959 )
- Tresse [1992, Splasc(h)]
- Retrò [2000, EGEA]
- w/Gil Goldstein, Steve Swallow, Paul Motian: Your Songs: The Music of Elton John [2007, ObliqSound], B+(*)
Sumi Tonooka (1956 )
- Secret Places [1989, Joken]
- Long Ago Today [2004, ARC], B+(***)
- Now [2010, ARC, 2CD], B+(**)
Rafael Toral (1967 )
- w/Davu Seru: Live in Minneapolis [2011, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- w/Hugo Antunes, João Pais Filipe, Ricardo Webbens: Space Quartet [2017, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- Space Quartet: w/Hugo Antunes, Nuno Morão, Nuno Torres: Directions [2019, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- Space Quartet: Freedom of Tomorrow [20192021, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- Spectral Evolution [2024, Moikai], B+(*)
David Torn (1953 )
- Best Laid Plans [1984, ECM]
- Cloud About Mercury [1986, ECM]
- Door X [1990, Windham Hill]
- Tripping Over God [1995, CMP]
- GTR OBLQ [1998, Knitting Factory Works]
- Prezens [2005, ECM], A
- Only Sky [2014, ECM], B+(**)
- w/Tim Berne, Ches Smith: Sun of Goldfinger [20152018, ECM], B+(***)
- Sun of Goldfinger: w/Tim Berne, Ches Smith: Congratulations to You [2010, Screwgun]
Tough Young Tenors [1991 ]
- Alone Together [1991, Antilles], B+(***)
Jean Toussaint (1960 )
- Life I Want [1996, New Note]
Colin Towns (1948 )
- Nowhere and Heaven [1996, Provocateur, 2 CD]
- Dreaming Man with Blue Suede Shoes [199798, Provocateur]
- Another Think Coming [2001, Provocateur]
Tino Tracanna
- Gesualdo [1998, Splasc(h)]
Clark Tracey (1961 )
- Full Speed Sideways [1994, 32 Jazz]
- Stability [2000, Linn]
Travelin' Light
- Makin' Whoopee [1993, Telarc], B
Theo Travis (1964 )
- Secret Island [1996, 33 Records]
- Heart of the Sun [20002001, 33 Jazz]
- For the Love of Open Spaces [2003, Pillow Mountain]
- Double Talk [2007, Voiceprint], B
Klaus Treuheit (1957 )
- w/Lou Grassi: Port of Call [2016, NoBusiness], B+(***)
Tribe
- Hometown: Detroit Sessions 19902014 [19902014, Art Yard/Strut], B+(***)
Trio AAB [1998 ]
- Wherever I Lay My Home That's My Hat [2000, Caber]
Trio Time
- How Beautiful Is Night [1998, Calligraph]
David Tronzo (1957 )
- Roots [1994, Knitting Factory Works], B+(**)
Erik Truffaz (1960 )
- Bending New Corners [1999, Blue Note]
- Saloua [2005, Blue Note], B+(***)
- Rollin' [2023, Blue Note], B+(**)
- Clap! [2023, Blue Note], B+(*)
Vassilis Tsabropoulos (1966 )
- Achirana [1999, ECM]
- Akroasis [2002, ECM]
- w/Anja Lechner, U.T. Gandhi: Melos [2007, ECM], B+(***)
Assif Tsahar (1969 )
- Shekhina [1996, Eremite]
- Ein Sof [1997, Silkheart], B+(***)
- Assif Tsahar's Brass Reeds Ensemble: The Hollow World [1999, Hopscotch]
- Cries of Disillusion [1999, Earsay]
- w/Hugh Ragin, Peter Kowald, Hamid Drake: Open Systems [2001, Marge]
- w/Mat Maneri, Jim Black: Jam [2003, Hopscotch], B
- w/Tatsuya Nakatani: Come Sunday [2003, Hopscotch], B+
- w/Cooper-Moore, Hamid Drake: Lost Brother [2005, Hopscotch], A
- Solitude [2005, Hopscotch], B+(*)
- w/Cooper-Moore, Chad Taylor: Digital Primitives [2006, Hopscotch], A
- Digital Primitives: Hum Crackle & Pop [20042007, Hopscotch], A
- w/Gerry Hemingway, Mark Dresser: Code Re(a)d [2011, Hopscotch], A
- Digital Primitives: w/Cooper-Moore, Chad Taylor: Lipsomuch / Soul Searchin' [2011, Hopscotch], A
- w/Tatsuya Nakatani: I Got It Bad [2014, Hopscotch], B+(***)
- w/William Parker, Hamid Drake: In Between the Tumbling a Stillness [2015, Hopscotch], A
Gust William Tsilis (1956 )
- w/Alithea, Arthur Blythe: Pale Fire [1988, Enja], B
- Sequestered Days [1991, Enja], B+
- Wood Music [1993, Enja]
Mark Turner (1965 )
- Yam Yam [1994, Criss Cross], A
- MTB: w/Brad Mehldau, Peter Bernstein: Consenting Adults [1994, Criss Cross]
- Two Tenor Ballads [1994, Criss Cross]
- Mark Turner [1995, Warner Brothers], B+
- In This World [1998, Warner Brothers], A
- Ballad Session [2000, Warner Brothers], B+
- Dharma Days [2001, Warner Brothers], B
- Mark Turner Meets Gary Foster [2003, Capri, 2CD], B+(***)
- Fly: Sky & Country [2008, ECM], B+(*)
- Fly: Year of the Snake [2011, ECM], B+(***)
- Lathe of Heaven [2013, ECM], B+(**)
- w/Ethan Iverson: Temporary Kings [2017, ECM], B+(**)
- Return From the Stars [2019, ECM], B+(***)
- Mark Turner Quartet: Live at the Village Vanguard [2022, Giant Step Arts], B+(**)
Matt Turner
- The Mouse That Roared [1997, Meniscus]
- Outside In [2001, Stellar]
- Patina [2002, Matt Turner]
Norris Turney (19212001)
- Big, Sweet 'n Blue [1993, Mapleshade], B
Steve Turre (1948 )
- Viewpoints and Vibrations [198687, Stash], A
- Fire and Ice [1988, Stash], B+
- Right There [1991, Antilles], B
- Sanctified Shells [1992, Antilles]
- Rhythm Within [1995, Verve]
- Steve Turre [1997, Verve], B
- Lotus Flower [1999, Verve], B
- In the Spur of the Moment [2000, Telarc], B+
- TNT: Trombone-N-Tenor [2001, Telarc], B+
- One4J: Paying Homage to JJ Johnson [2003, Telarc]
- The Spirits Up Above [2004, HighNote], B+(***)
- Keep Searchin' [2006, High Note], B+(**)
- Rainbow People [2007, High Note], B+(**)
- Delicious and Delightful [2010, High Note], B+(***)
- Woody's Delight [2011, High Note], B+(*)
- The Bones of Art [2013, High Note], B+(***)
- Spiritman [2014, Smoke Sessions], B+(**)
- Colors for the Masters [2016, Smoke Sessions], B+(**)
- The Very Thought of You [2018, Smoke Sessions], B+(*)
- Generations [2022, Smoke Sessions], B+(**)
- Sanyas [2023, Smoke Sessions], B+(***)
Twenty-Ninth Street Saxophone Quartet
- The Real Deal [1987, New Note]
- Live [1988, Red]
- Underground [1991, Antilles], B
- Your Move [1992, Antilles]
Chris Tyle
- Chris Tyle's New Orleans Rover Boys: w/Bob Helm: A Tribute to Benny Strickler [1991, Stomp Off], B+(***)
- Chris Tyle's Silver Leaf Jazz Band: Sugar Blues: A Tribute to Joseph "King" Oliver [1995, Stomp Off], A
- Chris Tyle's Silver Leaf Jazz Band: Here Comes the Hot Tamale Man: A Tribute to Freddie Keppard [1996, Stomp Off]
- Chris Tyle's Silver Leaf Jazz Band: New Orleans Wiggle [1999, GHB], A
- Chris Tyle's Pacific Players: Tribute to Pee Wee Russell [2006, Jazzology]
Ugetsu [1997 ]
- Live in Shanghai [1998, Mons]
- Live at the Cellar [2005, Cellar Live], B
Federico Ughi (1972 )
- South of Brooklyn [2002, 577 Records]
- Transoceanico [2016, 577 Records], B+(***)
Gebhard Ullmann (1957 )
- Basement Research [1993, Soul Note], B+(***)
- Trad Corrosion [1995, Nabel]
- Kreuzberg Park East [1997, Soul Note], B+(**)
- October 1, '98 [1998, Leo]
- Basement Research: Live in Münster [1999, Not Two], B+(***)
- Conference Call: w/Michael Jefry Stevens, Joe Fonda, Matt Wilson: Final Answer [2000, Soul Note]
- w/Chris Dahlgren, Jay Rosen: Cut It Out [2000, Leo], B+(*)
- Translucent Tones [2001, Leo]
- Conference Call: w/Michael Jefry Stevens, Joe Fonda, Han Bennink: Variations on a Master Plan [2001, Leo]
- The Clarinet Trio: Ballads and Related Objects [2003, Leo], B
- Spirals: The Berlin Concert [2003, 482 Music]
- Live at the Outpost Performance Space [2003, 482 Music]
- Desert Songs and Other Landscapes [2004, CIMP]
- The Big Band Project [2004, Soul Note], B
- w/Chris Dahlgren, Peter Herbert: BassX3 [2004, Drimala], B+(*)
- Conference Call: w/Michael Jefry Stevens, Joe Fonda, George Schuller: Poetry in Motion [20052006, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- New Basement Research [2007, Soul Note], B+(*)
- Don't Touch My Music I [2007, Not Two], B+(***)
- Don't Touch My Music II [2007, Not Two], B+(**)
- w/Steve Swell, Hilliard Greene, Barry Altschul: We're Playing in Here? [2007, NoBusiness], B+(***)
- w/Steve Swell: News? No News! [2010, Jazzwerkstatt], B+(***)
- Conference Call: w/Michael Jefry Stevens, Joe Fonda, George Schuller: What About . . . ? [2010, Not Two, 2 CD], A
- w/Johannes Fink, Jan Leipnitz, Gebhard Gschlößl: GULF of Berlin [2012, Jazzwerkstatt]
- Gebhard Ullmann Basement Research: Hat and Shoes [2014, Between the Lines], B+(***)
- Das Kondensat: Das Kondensat [2016, WhyPlayJazz], B+(**)
- Gebhard Ullmann Basement Research: Impromptus and Other Short Works [2018, WhyPlayJazz], B+(***)
- w/Hans Lüdemann, Oliver Potratz, Eric Schaefer: MikroPULS [2017, Intuition], A
- Conference Call: w/Michael Jefry Stevens, Joe Fonda, Dieter Ulrich: Prism [2020, Not Two], B+(***)
- w/Gerhard Gschlössl, Johannes Fink, Jan Leipnitz, Michael Haves: GULFH of Berlin [2018, ESP-Disk], B+(**)
- The Chicago Plan: w/Steve Swell, Fred Lonberg-Holm, Michael Zerang: For New Zealand [2019, Not Two], B+(***)
- Das Kondensat: 2 [2020, WhyPlayJazz], A
- The Clarinet Trio: Transformations and Further Passages [2021, Leo], B+(***)
- Das Kondensat: Andere Planeten [2020, WhyPlayJazz], A
Hans Ulrik (1965 )
- Jazz and Mambo [1998, Stunt]
Upper Manhattan Jazz Society
- The Upper Manhattan Jazz Society [1981, Enja]
Massimo Urbani (195793)
- Dedications to Albert Ayler and John Coltrane [1980, Red], A
- Easy to Love [1987, Red], A
- Out of Nowhere [1990, Splasc(h)]
- The Blessing [1993, Red], A
Peeter Uuskyla (1951 )
- w/Tellef Øgrim, Anders Berg, Per Anders Nilsson: Isn Hi Lagt Sae På Fjellvatna [2020, Simlas], B+(***)
Allan Vaché (1953 )
- w/Antti Sarpila: Summit Meeting [1995, Nagel Heyer]
- Revisited! [1997, Nagel Heyer], B+
- w/Jim Galloway: Raisin' the Roof [1998, Nagel Heyer]
- w/Harry Allen: Allan and Allen [2001, Nagel Heyer], A
- Ballads, Burners and Blues [2004, Arbors], B+(***)
- With Benny in Mind [2006, Arbors], B+(*)
Dave Valentin (19542017)
- Live at the Blue Note [1988, GRP]
- Tropic Heat [1993, GRP]
- Come Fly With Me [2006, High Note], B
- Pure Imagination [2011, High Note], B
Corrie van Binsbergen (1957 )
- Corrie en de Grote Brokken: Vier! Het Beste van de Grote Brokken [19972004, Brokken], B+(**)
- CRAM: For a Dog [2008, Brokken], B+(**)
- Self Portrait in Pale Blue [2013, Brokken], B+(**)
Frank Van Bommel (1962 )
- As If 3: Klinkklaar [2008, Casco], B+(**)
Bert Van Den Brink
- w/Rick Margitza: Conversations [1999, Challenge], B+
Ken Vandermark (1964 )
- The Vandermark Quartet: Big Head Eddie [1993, Platypus], B
- Caffeine: Caffeine [1993, Okka Disk], A
- Vandermark Quartet: Solid Action [1994, Platypus], B+(***)
- Standards [1994, Quinnah], B+(**)
- Steelwool Trio: International Front [1994, Okka Disk], A
- Ken Vandermark/Barrage Double Trio: Utility Hitter [1995, Quinnah], A
- FJF: Blow Horn [1995, Okka Disk], B+(*)
- Vandermark Five: Single Piece Flow [1996, Atavistic], A
- Steam: Real Time [1996, Atavistic], A
- DKV Trio: Baraka [1997, Okka Disk], B+(*)
- DK3: Neutrons [1997, Quarterstick], B+(***)
- Vandermark Five: Target or Flag [1997, Atavistic], A
- Vandermark 5: Drink, Don't Drown [1997, Savage Sound Syndicate], B+(*)
- Witches & Devils: Empty Bottle Chicago [1997, Savage Sound Syndicate], B+(*)
- Straight Lines: Ken Vandermark's Joe Harriott Project [1998, Atavistic], A
- DKV Trio: Live in Wels and Chicago, 1998 [1998, Okka Disk, 2 CD], B+(***)
- Simpatico [1998, Atavistic], B
- Vandermark 5: Thinking on One's Feet [1998, Savage Sound Syndicate], B+(**)
- Design in Time [1999, Delmark], A
- Burn the Incline [2000, Atavistic], B+
- w/Hamid Drake, Nate McBride: Spaceways Incorporated: Thirteen Cosmic Standards [2000, Atavistic], A
- Territory Band-1: Transatlantic Bridge [2000, Okka Disk], B+
- School Days: Crossing Division [2000, Okka Disk], A
- The Vandermark 5: Acoustic Machine [2001, Atavistic], A
- Territory Band-2: Atlas [2001, Okka Disk], B+(**)
- DKV Trio: Trigonometry [2001, Okka Disk, 2 CD], B+(***)
- School Days: In Our Times [2001, Okka Disk], A
- Two Days in December [2001, Wobbly Rail, 2 CD], B+(***)
- Spaceways Inc.: Version Soul [2002, Atavistic], A
- FME: Live at the Glenn Miller Café Feb. 27, 2002 [2002, Okka Disk], B+(***)
- Free Jazz Classics Vols. 1 and 2 [20002001, Atavistic, 2 CD], A
- The Vandermark 5: Airports for Light [2002, Atavistic], A
- Furniture Music [2003, Okka Disk], B+
- Free Fall: Furnace [2002, Wobbly Rail], B+
- w/Brian Dibblee: Duets [20022003, Future Reference], B+(***)
- The Vandermark Five: Elements of Style . . . Exercises in Surprise [2003, Atavistic], A
- Sonore: w/Peter Brötzmann, Mats Gustafsson: No One Ever Works Alone [2003, Okka Disk], B+(***)
- Sound in Action Trio: Gate [2003, Atavistic], A
- Triple Play: Gambit [2004, Clean Feed], A
- FME: Underground [2004, Okka Disk], A
- Territory Band-3: Map Theory [2004, Okka Disk], B
- Territory Band-4: Company Switch [2004, Okka Disk, 2CD], B+(**)
- Vandermark 5: Alchemia [2004, Not Two, 12 CD], A
- Vandermark 5: The Color of Memory [2004, Atavistic, 2 CD], A
- Vandermark 5: Free Jazz Classics Vols. 3 & 4 [20032004, Atavistic, 2 CD], A
- FME: Cuts [2004, Okka Disk], A
- Free Fall: Amsterdam Funk [2004, Smalltown Superjazz], B+(*)
- Territory Band-5: New Horse for the White House [2005, Okka Disk, 2 CD], B+(*)
- FME: Montage [2005, Okka Disk, 2CD], B+(**)
- Bridge 61: Journal [2005, Atavistic], B+(*)
- w/Paal Nilssen-Love: Seven [2005, Smalltown Supersound], B+(*)
- Vandermark 5: A Discontinuous Line [2005, Atavistic], A
- Vandermark 5: Four Sides to the Story [2005, Not Two]
- w/Marcin Oles, Bartlomiej Brat Oles: Ideas [2005, Not Two], B+(**)
- Fire Room: Broken Music [2005, Atavistic], B
- Powerhouse Sound: Oslo/Chicago Breaks [20052006, Atavistic, 2 CD], A
- Free Fall: The Point in a Line [2006, Smalltown Superjazz], B+(**)
- Territory Band-6: w/Fred Anderson: Collide [2006, Okka Disk], B+(***)
- w/Pandelis Karayorgis: Foreground Music [2006, Okka Disk], B+(**)
- w/Tim Daisy: August Music [2006, self-released], A
- Sonore: w/Peter Brötzmann, Mats Gustafsson: Only the Devil Has No Dreams [2006, Jazzwerkstatt]
- Vandermark 5: Beat Reader [2006, Atavistic], A
- C.O.D.E.: Play the Music of Ornette Coleman and Eric Dolphy [2008, Cracked Anegg], B+(***)
- w/Kent Kessler, Ingebrigt Håker Flaten, Nate McBride, Wilbert De Joode: Collected Fiction [2008, Okka Disk, 2CD], A
- w/Barry Guy, Mark Sanders: Fox Fire [2008, Maya, 2 CD], B+(***)
- Sonore: w/Peter Brötzmann, Mats Gustafsson: Call Before You Dig: Loft/Köln [2008, Okka Disk, 2 CD], B+(*)
- Artifact iTi: Live in St. Johann [2008, Okka Disk], B+(***)
- Strade d'Acqua / Roads of Water [2008, Multikulti], B+(*)
- Powerhouse Sound: Overlap [20072008, Laurence Family], A
- Annular Gift [2009, Not Two], A
- The Frame Quartet: 35mm [2009, Okka Disk], B+(***)
- Free Fall: Gray Scale [2008, Smalltown Superjazz], A
- Vandermark 5: The Horse Jumps / The Ship Is Gone [2009, Not Two, 2CD], A
- Reed Trio: Last Train to the First Station [20082010, Kilogram], B+(*)
- Mark in the Water [2010, Not Two], B+(*)
- w/Tim Daisy: The Conversation [20102011, Multikulti], B+(***)
- The Resonance Ensemble: Kafka in Flight [2011, Not Two], A
- Side A: w/Håvard Wiik, Chad Taylor: A New Margin [2011, Clean Feed], A
- Sonore: w/Peter Brötzmann, Mats Gustafsson: Cafe Oto / London [2011, Trost], B
- DKV Trio: Past Present [20082011, Not Two, 7CD]
- Platform 1: Takes Off [2011, Clean Feed], B+(***)
- w/Paal Nilssen-Love: Letter to a Stranger [2011, Smalltown Superjazz], B+(***)
- Made to Break: Provoke [2011, Clean Feed], B+(***)
- DKV Trio: w/Mats Gustafsson, Paal Nilssen-Love, Massimo Pupillo: Schl8hof [2011, Trost], B+(**)
- Rara Avis: Mutations / Multicellulars Mutations [2012, dEN, 2CD], B+(*)
- The Resonance Ensemble: What Country Is This? [2012, Not Two], A
- The Resonance Ensemble: Head Above Water, Feet Out of the Fire [20122013, Not Two, 2CD], A
- w/Agustí Fernández: Interacting Fields [2013, Discordian], B+(***)
- Ken Vandermark's Topology Nonet: Impressions of Po Music [2013, Okka Disk], B+(**)
- w/Mats Gustafsson: Verses [2013, Corbett vs. Dempsey], B+(**)
- Made to Break: Cherchez La Femme [2013, Trost], B+(***)
- Side A: In the Abstract [2013, Not Two], B+(**)
- The Resonance Ensemble: Double Arc [2013, Not Two], B+(***)
- Rara Avis: Rara Avis [2013, Not Two], B+(**)
- w/Paal Nilssen-Love: The Lions Have Eaten One of the Guards [2013, Audiographic], B+(***)
- Audio One: The Midwest School [2014, Audiographic], B+(**)
- Audio One: An International Report [2014, Audiographic], A
- Made to Break: Before the Code [2014, Trost], B+(***)
- Audio One: What Thomas Bernhard Saw [2014, Audiographic], A
- Before the Code: Live [2014, Audiographic], B+(**)
- Made to Break: N N N [2014, Audiographic], A
- Made to Break: Dispatch to the Sea [2014, Audiographic], A
- The DKV Thing Trio: Collider [2014, Not Two], B+(**)
- DEK Trio: Burning Below Zero [2014, Trost], B+(***)
- DKV Trio: Latitude 41.88 [2014, Not Two], A
- Site Specific [20142015, Audiographic, 2CD], B+(**)
- w/Terrie Hessels: Splinters [20142015, Audiograph], B+(*)
- w/Klaus Kugel, Mark Tokar: Escalator [2016, Not Two], B+(***)
- Summit Quartet: Live in Sant' Arresi [2016, Audiographic], B+(**)
- Shelter: Shelter [2016, Audiographic], B+(***)
- Momentum 2 and 3 [2016, Audiographic], B+(*)
- DEK Trio: Construct 1: Stone [2016, Audiographic], A
- w/Klaus Kugel, Mark Tokar: No-Exit Corner [2016, Not Two], B+(***)
- DEK Trio: Construct 2: Artfacts [2017, Audiographic], B+(***)
- DEK Trio: Construct 3: Divadlo 29 [2017, Audiographic], B+(***)
- Made to Break: Trebuchet [2017, Trost], A
- Marker: Wired for Sound [2017, Audiographic], B
- VWCR: w/Nate Wooley, Sylvie Courvoisier, Tom Rainey: Noise of Our Time [2017, Intakt], A
- Made to Break: F4 Fake [2017, Trost], A
- w/Nate Wooley: Deeply Discounted II / Sequences of Snow [2018, Pleasure of the Text/Audiographic], B
- The Field Within a Line [2020, Corbett vs. Dempsey], B+(***)
- w/Hamid Drake: Eternal River [2021, Corbett vs. Dempsey], B+(***)
- Edition Redux: Better a Rook Than a Pawn [2023, Audiographic], B+(***)
Eric van der Westen (1963 )
- Working Dreamer [1992, Bvhaast]
- Rush Hour [2001, EWM]
The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra
- Thad Jones Legacy [1999, New World]
- OverTime: The Music of Bob Brookmeyer [2014, Planet Arts], B+(*)
Paul Van Kemenade
John Vanore
- Primary Colors [198485, Acoustical Concepts], B+(**)
- Curiosity [1991, Acoustical Concepts], B+(**)
- Contagious Words [2010, Acoustical Concepts], B+(*)
- Culture [2012, Acoustical Concepts], B+(***)
- Stolen Moments: Celebrating Oliver Nelson [2016, Acoustical Concepts], B+(**)
Mark Van Roon
- Falling Stones [1994, Mons]
Jasper Van't Hof (1947 )
- Eyeball [1980, CMP]
- Solo Piano [1987, Timeless]
- The Prague Concert [1992, P&J]
- Blau [1992, ACT]
- At the Concertgebuow: Solo [1993, Challenge]
- Tomorrowland [1996, Challenge]
- Face to Face: w/Ernie Watts, Bo Stief: Canossa [1998, Intuition], B+(*)
- Un Mondo Illusorio [1998, Challenge]
Tom Varner (1957 )
- Tom Varner Quartet [1980, Soul Note]
- Jazz French Horn [1985, New Note]
- The Mystery of Compassion [1992, Soul Note], B
- Martian Heartache [1996, Soul Note], B+(***)
- The Window Up Above [1998, New World], A
- Swimming [1999, Omnitone]
- Second Communion [2000, Omnitone]
Johnny Varro (1930 )
- Everything I Love [1992, Arbors]
- Johnny Varro Swing 7 [1994, Arbors]
- Say Yes [1996, Arbors]
- Afterglow [1997, Arbors]
- Pure Imagination [2004, Arbors], B+
- Ring Dem Bells [2007, Arbors], B+(*)
- w/Ken Peplowski: Two Legends of Jazz [2007, Arbors], B+(**)
- Speak Low [2010, Arbors], B+(**)
Dimitrios Vassilakis
- Secret Path [1998, Candid]
Eric Vaughn (1954 )
- Minor Relocation [2012, self-released], B+(**)
Glen Velez (1949 )
- Seven Heaven [1987, CMP]
- Assyrian Rose [1989, CMP], B+
- Doctrine of Signatures [1990, CMP], B+(**)
Glauco Venier (1962 )
- Miniatures: Music for Piano and Percussion [2013, ECM], B+(**)
Andrea Vicari [1994 ]
- Lunar Spell [1995, 33 Records]
Lluis Vidal
- Piano Solo [1992, Fresh Sound]
- Milikituli [1995, Fresh Sound]
Frank Vignola (1965 )
- Let It Happen [1994, Concord], B+
- Look Right, Jog Left [1995, Concord Vista]
- Off Broadway [1999, Nagel Heyer]
- Blues for a Gypsy [2001, Acoustic Disc]
- The Frank and Joe Show: 33 1/3 [2004, Hyena], A
- The Frank and Joe Show: 66 2/3 [2005, Hyena], B
- Vignola Plays Gershwin [2006, Mel Bay], B+(***)
- w/Vinny Raniolo: Swing Zing! [2015, FV], B+(**)
Mads Vinding (1948 )
- The Kingdom (Where Nobody Dies) [1997, Stunt]
- Daddio Don [1998, Stunt]
Biggi Vinkeloe
- Slowdrags and Interludes [1999, LJ]
- w/George Cremaschi, Miya Masaoka, Gino Robair: Klang. Farbe. Melodie. [2004, 482 Music], B+
Allen Vizzutti (1952 )
- Red Metal [1982, Bainbridge]
- Ritzville [2011, Village Place Music], B
Eric Vloeimans (1963 )
- Umai [2000, Challenge]
- Hidden History [2004, Challenge], B+
- Gatecrash [2007, Challenge], B+(*)
- Fugimundi: Live at Yoshi's [2008, Challenge], B+(*)
- Heavensabove! [2008, Challenge JAzz], B
- w/Will Holshouser: Two for the Road [2022, V-flow/Challenge], B+(*)
Urs Voerkel (194999)
- Weiss [1991, Unit]
- Propinquity, Zwischenzeitstück, Aria [1997, Intakt]
Lou Volpe
- Remembering Ol' Blue Eyes (Songs of Sinatra) [2015, Jazz Guitar], B+(**)
- Before and After [2020, Jazz Guitar], B+(**)
Cuong Vu (1969 )
- Bound [1999, Omnitone]
- Pure [2000, Knitting Factory]
- Come Play With Me [2001, Knitting Factory]
- It's Mostly Residual [2005, ArtistShare], B
- Vu-Tet [2007, ArtistShare], B
- Leaps of Faith [2010, Origin], B+(**)
- w/Andrew D'Angelo: Agogic [2010, Table and Chairs], B+(***)
- w/Pat Metheny: Cuong Vu Trio Meets Pat Metheny [2016, Nonesuch], B+(*)
- Ballet (The Music of Michael Gibbs) [2017, Rare Noise], B+(***)
- Change in the Air [2017, Rare Noise], B+(**)
Larry Vuckovich (1936 )
- Blue Balkan [1980, Inner City]
- City Sounds, Village Voices [1981, Paj]
- Young at Heart [2000, Robbins]
- Street Scene [2005, Tetrachord], B+(***)
- High Wall [2007, Tetrachord], B+(**)
- Somethin' Special [2011, Tetrachord], B+(***)
Philipp Wachsmann (1944 )
- Eleven Years From Yesterday [1988, FMR]
- w/Paul Lytton: Some Other Season [1997, ECM], B+(**)
Steve Waddell
- Waltzing Matilda [1998, Stomp Off]
Harvey Wainapel
- Ambrosia: The Music of Kenny Barron [1996, A Records]
- The Hang [1999, Spirit Nectar]
- Amigos Brasileiros [2007, Jazzmission]
- Amigos Brasileiros Vol. 2 [2013, Jazzmission], B
Ulf Wakenius (1958 )
- Venture [1991, L+R], B+
- Enchanted Moments [1996, Dragon], B+
- Notes From the Heart: Music of Keith Jarrett [2005, ACT], A
- Love Is Real: A Tribute to Esbjörn Svensson [2007, ACT], A
- Solo: Momento Magico [2013, ACT], B+(*)
- Taste of Honey: A Tribute to Paul McCartney [2019, ACT Music], B
Chris Walden
- Winter Games [2005, Origin], C
- No Bounds [2005, Origin], C+
- Missa Iubileum Aureum (Golden Jubilee Jazz Mass) [2022, Origin], C
Myron Walden (1972 )
- Higher Ground [2002, Fresh Sound New Talent]
- This Way [2005, Fresh Sount New Talent], B+(**)
- Momentum [2009, Demi Sound], B+(**)
- Momentum Live [2009, Demi Sound], B+(*)
- To Feel [2009, Demi Sound], B
- What We Share [2009, Demi Sound], B+(*)
- Countryfied [2010, Demi Sound], B+(*)
Torben Waldorff (1963 )
- Brilliance: Live at 55 Bar NYC [2006, ArtistShare], B+(***)
- Afterburn [2008, ArtistShare], B+(***)
- American Rock Beauty [2009, ArtistShare], B+(**)
- Wah-Wah [2012, ArtistShare], B
- Holiday on Fire [2016, ArtistShare], B+(**)
Greg Wall
- w/Frank London: Birth and Rebirth [1999, Not Two], B+(*)
- Later Prophets [2004, Tzadik], B+(***)
- Ha'Orot [2008, Tzadik], B+(*)
Jan Wallgren (193596)
- Standards and Blueprints [198793, Dragon]
- Raga, Bebop and Anything [1995, Dragon], B+
Christian Wallumrød (1971 )
- Close Erase: Close Erase [1995, Nor CD], B+(***)
- Close Erase: No. 2 [1998, Nor CD], B+(**)
- Close Erase: Dance This [2001, BP], A
- Sofienberg Variations [2001, ECM]
- A Year From Easter [2004, ECM]
- The Zoo Is Far [2006, ECM], B+(*)
- Fabula Suite Lugano [2009, ECM], B
- Outstairs [2012, ECM], B+(*)
Jack Walrath (1946 )
- Jack Walrath Quintet: In Europe [1982, SteepleChase], B+(*)
- A Plea for Sanity [1982, Stash]
- Wholly Trinity [1986, Muse]
- Master of Suspense [1986, Blue Note], A
- Neohippus [1988, Blue Note]
- Out of the Tradition [1990, Muse], B+
- Serious Hang [1992, Muse], A
- w/Larry Willis: Portraits in Ivory and Brass [1992, Mapleshade], B
- I Am the Walrath [197992, 32 Jazz], A
- Hip Gnosis [1995, TCB], B+(**)
- Solidarity [1995, ACT]
- Journey, Man! [1995, Evidence]
- Get Hit in Your Soul [199698, ACT]
- Jack Walrath & the Masters of Suspense: Invasion of the Booty Shakers [2001, Savant], B
- Unsafe at Any Speed [2014, SteepleChase], B+(***)
- Live at Smalls [2023, Cellar Music], B+(***)
Priska Walss (1964 )
- w/Gabriela Friedli: Intervista [20002002, Intakt], B+(***)
Robert Walter
- Super Heavy Organ [2005, Magnatude], B+
- Cure All [2007, Palmetto], B+(*)
- W.R.D.: w/Eddie Roberts, Adam Deitch: The Hit [2021, Color Red], B+(*)
Ben Waltzer
- For Good [1996, Fresh Sound]
- One Hundred Dreams Ago [2003, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+
- The Point [2023, Calligram], B+(**)
Carlos Ward (1940 )
- Lito [1988, Leo]
- Live at the Bug & Other Sweets [1994, Peull Music], B
Bill Ware (1959 )
- Sir Duke [2001, Knitting Factory]
Bill Warfield (1952 )
- Trumpet Story [20132014, Planet Arts], B+(*)
- For Lew [19902014, Planet Arts], B+(**)
- Mercy Mercy Mercy [2015, Blujazz], B+(*)
- w/Hell's Kitchen Funk Orchestra: Smile [2020, Planet Arts/43 Street], B
- w/Hell's Kitchen Funk Orchestra: Time Capsule [2023, Planet Arts], B+(**)
Tim Warfield (1965 )
- A Cool Blue [1995, Criss Cross], A
- A Whisper in the Night [1995, Criss Cross]
- Gentle Warrior [1998, Criss Cross], A
- One for Shirley [2008, Criss Cross], B+(*)
- A Sentimental Journey [2010, Criss Cross], B
- Tim Warfield's Jazzy Christmas [2012, Undaunted Music], B
- Inspire Me! [2013, HHM], B+(***)
- Jazzland [2017, Criss Cross], B+(*)
Henry P. Warner (19402014)
- w/Earl Freeman, Philip Spigner: Freestyle Band [1984, NoBusiness], B+(***)
Salim Washington
- Dogon Revisited [2018, Passin' Thru], B+(***)
Marcin Wasilewski (1975 )
- Simple Acoustic Trio: Habanera [2000, Not Two], A
- Simple Acoustic Trio: Lullaby for Rosemary [2001, Not Two], B+(***)
- w/Slawomir Kurkiewicz, Michal Miskiewicz: Trio [2005, ECM], B+(**)
- w/Slawomir Kurkiewicz, Michal Miskiewicz: January [2007, ECM], B+(***)
- Faithful [2010, ECM], B+(**)
- w/Joakim Milder: Spark of Life [2014, ECM], A
- Live [2016, ECM], B+(***)
- w/Joe Lovano: Arctic Riff [2019, ECM], B+(**)
- Marci Wasilewski Trio: En Attendant [2019, ECM], B+(*)
Derek Watkins
- Over the Rainbow [1995, Zephyr]
Mitch Watkins
- Strings with Wings [1992, Tiptoe]
Eric Watson
- Silent Hearts [1998, Free Flight]
- Full Metal Quartet [19992000, Owl]
Ken Watters
- w/Ingrid Felts: Watters Felts Project [2013, Summit], B+(***)
Charlie Watts (1941 )
- w/The Danish Radio Big Band: Charlie Watts Meets the Danish Radio Big Band [2010, Impulse], B+(**)
Ernie Watts (1945 )
- Ernie Watts Quartet [1987, JVC], B+
- Reaching Up [1993, JVC], B+
- Unity [1995, JVC], A
- The Long Road Home [1996, JVC], B+
- Classic Moods [1998, JVC], A
- Spirit Song [2007, Flying Dolphin]
- Analog Man [2007, Flying Dolphin]
- To the Point [2008, Flying Dolphin]
- A Simple Truth [2013, Flying Dolphin], B+(**)
- Wheel of Time [2016, Flying Dolphin], B+(**)
- Ernie Watts Quartet: Home Light [2018, Flying Dolphin], B+(**)
Jeff Tain Watts (1960 )
- Megawatts [1991, Sunnyside]
- Citizen Tain [1998, Columbia]
- Detained at the Blue Note [2004, Half Note]
- Watts [2008, Dark Key], B+(*)
- Detained in Amsterdam [2017, Dark Key], B+(***)
Hans-Günther Wauer
- w/Günter "Baby" Sommer: Dedication [1981, FMP]
Sean Wayland (1969 )
- Click Track Jazz: Slave to the Machine [2012, Seed Music, 2CD], B+(*)
Dave Weckl (1960 )
- Transition [2000, Stretch]
- Live (And Very Plugged In) [2003, Stretch]
- Multiplicity [2005, Stretch], B
Tad Weed (19572018)
- Soloing [199091, Nine Winds]
James Weidman
- People Music [1997, TCB]
- Three Worlds [2009, Inner Circle Music]
Mark Weinstein
- Algo Más [2004, Jazzheads], B+(***)
- Cuban Roots [2006, Bomba]
- Con Alma [2007, Jazzheads], B
- Straight No Chaser [2008, Jazzheads], B
- Lua e Sol [2008, Jazzheads], B+(*)
- Timbasa [2008, Jazzheads], B
- Tales From the Earth [2009, Otá]
- Jazz Brasil [2010, Jazzheads], B+(*)
- El Cumbanchero [2011, Jazzheads], B+(*)
- Todo Corazon: The Tango Album [2012, Jazzheads], B
Walt Weiskopf (1959 )
- Mindwalking [1990, Iris]
- Simplicity [1992, Criss Cross], B
- Night Lights [1995, Double Time], B+(**)
- Song for My Mother [1995, Criss Cross], B+(***)
- Sleepless Nights [1996, Criss Cross], B+(***)
- Anytown [1998, Criss Cross], B+(**)
- Siren [1999, Criss Cross], B+(***)
- Man of Many Colors [2001, Criss Cross], B+(***)
- Sight to Sound [2003, Criss Cross], B+(**)
- w/Andy Fusco: Tea for Two [2004, Criss Cross]
- Day In Day Out [2007, Criss Cross]
- Recorded Live April 8, 2008 Koger Hall University of South Carolina [2008, Capri], B+(***)
- See the Pyramid [2010, Criss Cross], B+(*)
- Overdrive [2013, Posi-Tone], B
- Open Road [2014, Posi-Tone], B+(***)
- Fountain of Youth [2016, Posi-Tone], B+(**)
- w/Carl Winther, Daniel Franck, Anders Mogensen: European Quartet [2017, Orenda], B+(**)
- Walt Weiskopf European Quartet: Worldwide [2019, Orenda], A
- Walt Weiskopf European Quartet: Diamonds and Other Jewels [2022, AMM], A
Alex Weiss
- Most Don't Have Enough [2022, Ears & Eyes], B+(*)
Michael Weiss
- Milestones [1999, Steeplechase]
- Soul Journey [2003, Sintra]
Peter Martin Weiss
Deborah Weisz
- Breaking Up, Breaking Out [1997, Va Wah]
- Grace (For Will) [2004, Va Wah], B+
Jerry Weldon (1957 )
- Head to Head [1998, Criss Cross]
Don Weller (1940 )
Bobby Wellins (19362016)
- Making Light Work [1983, Hep]
- Nomad [1992, Hot House]
- The Satin Album [1996, Jazzizit], B+(**)
- Bobby Wellins Quartet: Don't Worry 'Bout Me [1996, Cadillac], B+(***)
Jens Wendelboe
- Big Crazy Energy Band [1991, NOPA]
- Fresh Heat [2008, Rosa], B
- Big Crazy Energy New York Band: Inspirations, Vol. 1 [2008, Rosa], B
Scott Wendholt (1965 )
- Beyond Thursday [1997, Double-Time]
- w/Adam Kolker: Andthem [2011, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
Paul Wertico (1953 )
- The Yin and the Yout [1993, Intuition]
- Bang! [1996, Truemedia Jazzworks]
- Impressions of a City [2009, Chicago Sessions]
Bugge Wesseltoft (1964 )
- New Conception of Jazz [199596, Jazzland], B+(***)
- Love or Infatuation [1997, ASC]
- It's Snowing on My Piano [1997, ACT], B+(*)
- New Conception of Jazz: Moving [2001, Jazzland], B+(***)
- New Conception of Jazz: Live [20002002, Jazzland], A
- Just a Little Bit Crazy [2003, Far Out]
- Im [2007, Jazzland]
- w/Prins Thomas: Bugge Wesseltoft and Prins Thomas [2018, Smalltown Supersound], B+(**)
- Be Am [2021, Jazzland], B+(*)
Brodie West
- Brodie West Quintet: Meadow of Dreams [2020, Astral Spirits], B+(*)
Grant Calvin Weston
- Dance Romance [1988, In+Out]
- w/The Phoenix Orchestra: Dust and Ash [2019, 577], B+(*)
Veryan Weston (1950 )
Petter Wettre (1967 )
- Petter Wettre Quartet: Pig Virus [1996, Curling Legs], B+(***)
- The Trio: Meet the Locals [1998, Resonant], A
- The Trio: In Color [1999, Resonant], B+(***)
- w/Dave Liebman: Tour De Force [2000, Household], B+(**)
- Petter Wettre Quintet: Household Name [2002, Household], B+(**)
- The Last Album [2021, Odin], B+(**)
What We Live [1995 ]
- Never Was [1996, Black Saint], B+(***)
- w/Leo Smith, Dave Douglas: Trumpets [199698, Black Saint], B+(***)
- Quintet for a Day [1998, New World], B+(**)
Rodney Whitaker (1968 )
- Ballads and Blues: The Brooklyn Session [1998, Criss Cross], B+(**)
- Common Ground: The Music of Gregg Hill [2017, Origin], B+(*)
- All Too Soon: The Music of Duke Ellington [2017, Origin], B+(***)
- w/Christ Church Cranbrook Choir: Cranbrook Christmas Jazz [2020, Origin], B
- OutroSpection: The Music of Gregg Hill [2020, Origin], B+(*)
- Oasis: The Music of Gregg Hill [2022, Origin], B+(**)
David White
- Double Double [1998, CIMP]
Dr. Michael White (1954 )
- New Year's at the Village Vanguard [1992, Antilles], B+
- Dancing in the Sky [2004, Basin Street]
- Tricentennial Rag [2018, Basin Street], B+(**)
Mark Whitecage (19372021)
- Free for Once [1996, CIMP]
- Caged No More [1996, CIMP]
- Consensual Tension [1997, CIMP]
- Split Personality [1998, GM]
- Research on the Edge [1999, CIMP]
- BushWacked: A Spoken Opera [2005, Acoustics], A
- The Nu Band: In Memory of Mark Whitecage: The Nu Band Live at the Bopshop [2018, Not Two], B+(***)
Annie Whitehead
Tim Whitehead (1950 )
- Personal Standards [199899, Home Made]
- Decision [EG]
Mark Whitfield (1967 )
- True Blue [1994, Verve], B+
- Forever Love [1997, Verve], B
Scott Whitfield
- New Jazz Standards (Volume 2) [2016, Summit], B+(*)
Pharez Whitted (1960 )
- Mysterious Cargo [1996, Motown]
- Transient Journey [2009, Owl Studios], B
- For the People [2012, Origin], B+(*)
Wolter Wierbos (1957 )
- Wierbos [19822001, Data]
- 3 Trombone Solos [20052006, DolFjin], B+(***)
- Deining [2006, DolFjin], B+(*)
- w/Jasper Stadhouders, Tim Daisy: Sounds in a Garden [2016, Relay], B+(***)
Doug Wieselman
- Dimly Lit: Collected Soundtracks 19962002 [19962002, Tzadik], B
- Trio S: Somewhere Glimmer [2017, Zitherine], B+(*)
Dan Wilensky (1961 )
- Back in the Mix [2011, Speechless Productions], B+(**)
Edward Wilkerson Jr. (1955 )
- Shadow Vignettes: Birth of a Notion [1985, Sessom]
James Williams (1951 )
- Alter Ego [1984, Sunnyside]
- Magical Trio [1987, Emarcy]
- Meets the Saxophone Masters [1991, DIW], B+
- Awesome! [1999, DIW]
Jeff Williams (1950 )
- Coalescence [1991, Steeplechase]
- Another Time [2010, Whirlwind], B+(*)
- The Listener [2012, Whirlwind], B+(**)
- Outlier [2015, Whirlwind], B+(***)
- Lifelike [2017, Whirlwind], B+(***)
Mars Williams (19552023)
- w/Hamid Drake: I Know You Are but What Am I? [1996, Corbett vs. Dempsey], A
- Cinghiale: w/Ken Vandermark: Hoofbeats of the Snorting Swine [199596, Eighth Day Music], B+(***)
- w/Paal Nilssen-Love, Kent Kessler: Boneshaker [2012, Trost], B+(***)
- w/Ingebrigt Håker Flaten, Tim Daisy: Moments Form [2012, Idyllic Noise], B+(*)
- Boneshaker: w/Paal Nilssen-Love, Kent Kessler: Unusual Words [2012, Soul What], B+(***)
- w/Darin Gray, Chris Corsano: Elastic [2012, Corbett vs. Dempsey], B+(***)
- Boneshaker: w/Paal Nilssen-Love, Kent Kessler: Thinking Out Loud [2017, Trost], A
- Mars Williams Presents an Ayler Xmas [2017, Soul What], B+(***)
- Mars Williams Presents an Ayler Xmas: Volume 2 [2018, Soul What], B+(**)
- Mars Williams Presents an Ayler Xmas Vol. 5 [20202021, Astral Spirits], B+(**)
- w/Vasco Trilla: Critical Mass [2021, Not Two], B+(***)
Rod Williams
- Destiny Express [1990, Muse]
Roy Williams (1937 )
- Interplay [1996, Sine]
- Weavers of Dreams [1998, Raymer Sound]
Tom Williams (19622023)
- Straight Street [1993, Criss Cross], A
Willie Williams (1958 )
- WW3 [1993, Enja]
- Comet Ride [2007, Miles High], B+(**)
Bruce Williamson
- Big City Magic [1992, Timeless]
- Standard Transmission [2009, Origin], B+(**)
Steve Williamson (1956 )
- A Waltz for Grace [1990, Verve], B+(**)
Dan Willis
- Velvet Gentlemen [2003, Omnitone], B+(***)
- Dan Willis and Velvet Gentlemen: The Monk Project [20182019, Belle Avenue], B
Hal Willner (19562020)
- Amarcord Nino Rota [1981, Corbett vs. Dempsey], A
- Lost in the Stars: The Music of Kurt Weill [1985, A&M], A
- That's the Way I Feel Now: A Tribute to Thelonious Monk [1985, A&M], B+
- Stay Awake: Various Interpretations of Music From Vintage Disney Films [1988, A&M], B+(*)
- Weird Nightmare: Meditations on Mingus [1992, Columbia], B+
- Whoops, I'm an Indian [1998, Pussyfoot], B+(***)
Anthony Wilson (1968 )
- Anthony Wilson [1997, MAMA]
- Goat Hill Junket [1998, MAMA]
- Adult Themes [1999, MAMA]
- Our Gang [2001, Groove Note]
- Savivity [2005, Groove Note]
- Power of Nine [2006, Groove Note]
- Jack of Hearts [2009, Groove Note], B+(*)
- Campo Belo [2010, Goat Hill], B+(**)
- Seasons: Live at the Metropolitan Museum of Art [2011, Goat Hill], B
- Frogtown [2016, Goat Hill], B+(*)
Gini Wilson
- The Duchess [1991, Music Wizards]
- The San Francisco ChamberJazz Quartet [2005, Music Wizards], B
Matt Wilson (1964 )
- As Wave Follows Wave [1996, Palmetto], B+(**)
- Going Once, Going Twice [1998, Palmetto], A
- Smile [1999, Palmetto], B+(***)
- Arts and Crafts [2000, Palmetto], B+(***)
- Humidity [2002, Palmetto], A
- Wake Up! (To What's Happening) [2004, Palmetto], B+
- The Scenic Route [2006, Palmetto], B+(**)
- That's Gonna Leave a Mark [2008, Palmetto], A
- Matt Wilson's Christmas Tree-O [2010, Palmetto], B+(**)
- An Attitude for Gratitude [2011, Palmetto], B+(**)
- w/John Medeski: Gathering Call [2013, Palmetto], B+(***)
- Matt Wilson's Big Happy Family: Beginning of a Memory [2015, Palmetto], B+(***)
- Matt Wilson's Honey and Salt [2016, Palmetto], B+(*)
- Matt Wilson Quartet: Hug! [2020, Palmetto], B+(**)
- Matt Wilson's Good Trouble [2023, Palmetto], A
Steve Wilson (1961 )
- New York Summit [1991, Criss Cross]
- Four for Time [1994, Criss Cross], B+(***)
- Generations [1998, Stretch], B+
- Passage [2000, Stretch]
- Soulful Song [2003, MaxJazz], B+
- w/Lewis Nash: Duologue [2013, MCG Jazz], B+(***)
Martin Wind (1968 )
- Light Blue [2017, Laika], B
- Martin Wind Quartet: My Astorian Queen [2021, Laika], B+(**)
- w/New York Bass Quartet: Air [2021, Laika], B+(*)
Jens Winther (19602011)
- w/Al Foster: Scorpio Dance [1991, Storyville], B+
- Concord [2005, Stunt], B+(**)
Michel Wintsch (1964 )
- Autour de Bartók [1994, Unit]
- Wintsch / Schütz / Hemingway [1994, Unit]
- WHO: w/Gerry Hemingway, Bänz Oester: Identity [1999, Leo], B+(***)
- WHO Trio: Less Is More [2008, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- w/Christian Weber, Christian Wolfarth: Willisau [2012, Hatology]
- WHO Trio: WHO Zoo (Acoustic) [20112013, Auricle], B+(***)
- WHO Trio: WHO Zoo (Electric) [20112013, Auricle], B+(***)
- Roof Fool [2014, Hatology]
- WHO Trio: Strell: The Music of Billy Strayhorn and Duke Ellington [2018, Clean Feed], B+(***)
- WHO Trio: Live at Jazz Festival Willisau 2023 First Visit [2023, Ezz-Thetics], B+(***)
Pamela Samiha Wise
- A New Message From the Tribe [2017, Tribe], B+(**)
Christine Wodrascka (1957 )
- Vertical [1995, FMP]
- w/Ramon Lopez: Aux Portes du Matin: Live at Instants Chavirés [2000, Leo], B+(**)
- 2° Étage: w/Jean Luc Cappozzo, Gerry Hemingway: Grey Matter [2012, NoBusiness], B+(***)
Nils Wogram (1972 )
- Serious Fun [1999, CIMP]
- Root 70 [2000, 2nd Floor], A
- Odd and Awkward [2000, Enja, 2CD], B+(***)
- Nils Wogram's Root 70: Getting Rooted [2003, Enja], B+(**)
- w/Simon Nabatov: The Move [2003, Between the Lines], B+
- Riomar [2012, NWOG], B+(*)
Piotr Wojtasik
- Quest [1996, Power Bros]
- Escape [199698, Power Bros]
Ben Wolfe (1962 )
- No Strangers Here [2007, MaxJazz], B+(**)
- Unjust [2021, Resident Arts], B+(***)
Michael Wolff (1952 )
- w/Impure Thoughts: Dangerous Vision [2004, Artemis]
- w/Mike Clark: Wolff and Clark Expedition 2 [2014, Random Act], B+(***)
- Bounce [2020, Sunnyside], B+(*)
Francis Wong
- Legends and Legacies [1997, Asian Improv], A
Anthony Wonsey (1972 )
- Open the Gates [1998, Criss Cross]
- Blues for Hiroshi [2004, Sharp Nine], B+
- The Thang [2005, Sharp Nine], B+(**)
Ricky Woodard (1956 )
- Night Mist [1991, Fresh Sound]
- The Tokyo Express [1992, Candid]
- Yazoo [1994, Concord], B+
- The Silver Strut [1995, Concord], B+
- Pineapple Delight [2010, Wood and Wood]
Reggie Workman (1937 )
- Synthesis [1986, Leo]
- Images [1989, Music & Arts], B
- Altered Spaces [1992, Leo], B
- Summit Conference [1993, Postcards], A
- Cerebral Caverns [1995, Postcards], B+
World Bass Violin Ensemble
- BASSically Yours [198283, Black Saint]
Jack Wright (1942 )
- w/Bhob Rainey, Bob Marsh, Fred Lonberg-Holm: The Darkest Corner, the Most Conspicuous [1999, CIMP]
- w/Michael Taylor: Kryptischgasse [2001, Right Brain, EP], B+(*)
- w/Ben Wright, Kris Tiner: For Instance [2014, Epigraph], B+(*)
- What Is What [2023, Relative Pitch], B+(***)
Jürgen Wuchner
- w/Rudi Mahall, Jörg Fischer: In Memorian: Buschi Niebergall [1997, Sporeprint], B+(***)
Stich Wynston (1961 )
- Stitch Wynston's Modern Surfaces: Transparent Horizons [2004, TCB], B+(*)
Sam Yahel
- Truth and Beauty [2005, Origin], B+(*)
- Hometown [2009, Posi-Tone], B+(**)
- From Sun to Sun [2010, Origin], B+(**)
Eli Yamin (1968 )
- You Can't Buy Swing [2008, Yamin Music], B+(*)
- w/Evan Christopher: Louie's Dream: For Our Jazz Heroes [2012, Yamin Music], B+(***)
Jim Yanda (1959 )
- Regional Cookin' [1987, Corner Store Jazz], B+(*)
- Home Road [2016, Corner Store Jazz, 2CD], B+(*)
- A Silent Way [2019, Corner Store Jazz, 2CD], B+(***)
Keith Yaun
- Countersink [1998, Leo Lab]
Otomo Yoshihide (1959 )
- w/Chris Pitsiokis: Live in Florence [2018, Astral Spirits], B+(*)
Dave Young
- Two by Two [1995, Justin Time]
- Mainly Mingus [2005, Justin Time]
- w/Terry Promane: Dave Young / Terry Promane Octet Vol. 2 [2017, Modica Music], B+(*)
Jacob Young (1970 )
- Evening Falls [2004, ECM], B+
- Sideways [2006, ECM], B+(*)
- w/Mats Eilertsen, Audun Kleive: Eventually [2021, ECM], B+(**)
Young Tuxedo Brass Band
- Jazz Continues [1983, 504 LPS]
Your Neighbourhood Saxophone Quartet
- Plutonian Nights: The Music of Sun Ra [1990, Coppens], B
Rachel Z (1962 )
- Love Is the Power [1998, GRP]
- On the Milkyway Express: A Tribute to the Music of Wayne Shorter [2000, Tone Center]
- Dept. of Good and Evil Feat. Rachel Z [2007, Savoy Jazz], B+(*)
Aziza Mustafa Zadeh
- Aziza Mustafa Zadeh [1991, Columbia]
- Jazziza [1997, Columbia]
Peter Zak (1965 )
- The Decider [2001, SteepleChase]
- My Conception [2007, SteepleChase]
- Seed of Sin [2008, SteepleChase]
- Blues on the Corner [2009, SteepleChase]
- Down East [2010, SteepleChase]
- Nordic Noon [2011, SteepleChase], A
- The Disciple [2013, SteepleChase], B+(***)
- Standards [2014, SteepleChase], B+(*)
- Peter Zak Quartet: w/Marcos Varela: One Mind [2017, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
Bobby Zankel (1949 )
- Prayer and Action [1996, CIMP]
- Bobby Zankel & the Warriors of the Wonderful Sound: Ceremonies of Forgiveness [2005, Dreambox Media], B+(**)
- Bobby Zankel & the Wonderful Sound 6: Celebrating William Parker @ 65, B+(**)
- The Warriors of the Wonderful Sound: Soundpath (Composed by Muhal Richard Abrams) [2018, Clean Feed], B+(***)
- Bobby Zankel / Wonderful Sound 8: A Change of Destiny [2022, Mahakala Music], B+(***)
Michael Zerang (1958 )
- Improvisors [1996, Kontrans]
- 35 Grapes (19 Shown) [1998, BoxMedia]
- Michael Zerang and the Blue Lights: Songs From the Big Book of Love [2014, Pink Palace], A
- Michael Zerang and the Blue Lights: Hash Eaters and Peacekeepers [2014, Pink Palace, EP], B+(***)
Jesper Zeuthen (1949 )
Michael Zilber
- The Billy Collins Project: Eleven on Turning Ten [2007, OA2], B
- Originals for the Originals [2016, Origin], B+(**)
- East West: Music for Big Bands [2018, Origin, 2CD], B+(*)
Patrick Zimmerli (1968 )
- Twelve Sacred Dances [1998, Arabesque]
- Expansion [2000, Songlines]
- The Book of Hours [2002, Songlines]
- Phoenix [2005, Songlines], B
- Clockworks [2017, Songlines], B+(**)
Carlos Zingaro [Alves] (1948 )
- Solo [1989, In Situ]
- Western Front, Vancouver 1996 [1996, Hatology]
- w/Dominique Regef, Wilbert DeJoode: Spectrum [2004, Clean Feed], B+(**)
- w/Jean Luc Cappozzo, Jerome Bourdellon, Nicolas Lelievre: Live at Total Meeting [2010, NoBusiness], A
- Live at Mosteiro de Santa Clara a Velha [2012, Cipsela], B+(**)
- w/Pedro Carneiro: Elogio Das Sombras [2012, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Dann Zinn
- Ten Songs [1996, X Dot]
- Grace's Song [2012, Z Music], B+(**)
- Shangri La [2014, self-released], B
- Day of Reckoning [2018, Origin], B+(***)
- Two Roads [2024, Ridgeway], B+(**)
James Zollar
- Soaring With Bird [1997, Naxos], A
- Zollar Systems [2006, JZAZ]
- It's All Good People [2012, JZAZ], B+(***)
Zu [1999 ]
- Igneo [2001, Amanita], A
- w/Spaceways Inc.: Radiale [2003, Atavistic], A
- w/Mats Gustafsson: How to Raise an Ox [2005, Atavistic], B+(*)
- The Way of the Animal Powers [2005, Xeng], B+(***)
- w/Nobukazu Takemura: Identification With the Enemy: A Key to the Underworld [2007, Atavistic], B
- Carboniferous [2009, Ipecac], B
Mark Zubek (1974 )
- Horse With a Broken Leg [1999, Fresh Sound New Talent]
Bojan Zulfikarpasic (1968 )
- Bojan Z: Quartet [1993, Label Bleu]
- Solobsession [2000, Label Bleu]
- Bojan Z Trio: Transpacifik [2003, Label Bleu], B+(**)
Various Artists
- Conspiracy: Soviet Jazz Festival Zurich 1989 [1989, Leo, 4 CD]
- Document: The '80s [(1989), Leo, 8 CD]
- Double Scale: A Windham Hill Jazz Collection [(1999), Windham Hill]
- The Duke of Elegant: Gems From the Duke Ellington Songbook [The Composer Collection Volume 3] [19592007, High Note], B
- Early Trane: The John Coltrane Songbook [The Composer Collection Volume 2] [19962006, High Note], B+(*)
- Funky Pieces of Silver: The Horace Silver Songbook [The Composer Collection Volume 1] [19972005, High Note], B+(*)
- Jazz Satellites, Vol. 1: Electrification [196896, Virgin, 2 CD], B
- Justin Time Records 25th Anniversary Collection [19862007, Justin Time, 2 CD], B
- KC After Dark: More Music From Robert Altman's Kansas City [1997, Polygram]
- Kind of Blue Revisited: The Miles Davis Songbook [The Composer Collection Volume 4] [19902006, High Note], B+(**)
- Knitting on the Roof [1999, Knitting Factory]
- Music of the Sphere: Thelonious Monk Songbook [The Composer Collection Volume 5] [19772009, High Note], B
- New Orleans Collective [1992, Evidence]
- Putumayo Presents: New Orleans [19562004, Putumayo World Music], B+
- Putumayo Presents: New Orleans Brass [19892006, Putumayo World Music], B
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