Jazz CD Reviews Articles

Jack West – Essential Curvature – Otá Records

This is a vibrant, eclectic acoustic jazz compilation.

Time traveling back to 1970s classic jazz continues…

Something for Jazzheads and Deadheads.

This is the epitome of vibrant acoustic guitar jazz!

Joe Henderson's Tetragon, now back on audiophile vinyl... Joe Henderson – Tetragon – Milestone/Jazz Dispensary/Craft...

Martin Wind - Stars- "and a good time was had by all..." Martin Wind – Stars – Newvelle #NV036 - 180 gm vinyl - 2025 -...

Hard bop jazz is alive in Connecticut... Matt Dwonszyk – Live at the Sidedoor – CD - 73:00 - **** (Matt Dwonszyk -...

A mid-60’s John Lee Hooker album gets a welcome re-master on 180-gram vinyl. John Lee Hooker – It Serve You Right To...

A feast for Hammond organ lovers... Matthew Whitaker – On Their Shoulders: An Organ Tribute – Mocat Records #0004 -...

Craft Recordings releases a re-mastered vinyl of a legendary jazz guitarist. Joe Pass: Virtuoso – Pablo Records...

Finding beauty in Jazz ballads... Noah Preminger – Ballads – Chill Tone Records #CT0003CD - CD - 37:31 - **** (Noah...

A late-career Oscar Peterson performance is nothing short of a triumphant comeback. Oscar Peterson – City Lights: The...

This 50th anniversary vinyl edition of a Charlie Brown soundtrack is a definite crowd-pleaser! Vince Guaraldi – Be My...

Dave Stryker "strikes it rich" with movie theme CD... Dave Stryker – Stryker With Strings, Goes to the Movies –...

A well placed single microphone can still produce magical swing sessions... Classic Vanguard Small Group Swing...

Post-modern jazz band The Bad Plus keep changing the jazz landscape. The Bad Plus – Complex Emotions – Mack Avenue...