Jazz CD Reviews Articles

Terry Gibbs Dream Band – Vol. 7: The Lost Tapes – Whaling City Sound

Honoring a jazz icon on his 100th Birthday…

A tender exit…

This is a vibrant 4-LP vinyl set of previously unreleased material that chronicles Joni Mitchell’s unique foray into jazz.

NOLA Strong…

Freddie Hubbard - is On Fire, RSD 3 LP set, a true understatement... Freddie Hubbard – On Fire: Live From The Blue...

A late-career live album by Charles Mingus is an excellent Record Store Day release! Charles Mingus - Mingus In...

A wonderful trombone collaboration gets an audiophile vinyl upgrade. The Great Kai & J.J. – Brand New, Swinging...

Two excellent percussion-inspired releases from an emerging jazz label. Rob Silverman - Drumology Volume II - Autumn...

A posthumous release of late career Bill Evans in SACD format adds to the formidable legacy. Bill Evans – You Must...

Al Foster – Been there, done that... Al Foster – Reflections – Smoke Sessions Records #SSR-2203 – 67:57 - **** (Al...

Trumpet and accordion, a blissful blend.... Eric Vloeimans & Will Holshouser – Two for the Road – V-Flow/...

A brilliant debut CD release from Ana Nelson... Ana Nelson – Bridges – Ana Nelson Music – 43:16 - ****1/2 ( Ana Nelson...

Ben Sidran – The Swing's the thing... Ben Sidran – Swing State – Nardis #BON220501 – 41:57 - **** (Ben Sidran – piano;...

Mack Avenue Records released a stunning live album! Kenny Garrett - Sketches Of MD - Live At The Iridium Featuring...

A plethora of classic jazz riches from the 1940s... Classic Black & White Jazz Sessions – Mosaic Records MD11-273...

A new vinyl of a jazz legend taking on another musical icon. Ella At The Hollywood Bowl - The Irving Berlin Songbook -...