Rhapsody Streamnotes:
Artist Index

This is a cumulative list of records reviewed from Rhapsody streams, indexed by artist. (Various artist compilations are below.) Release dates are in brackets, as opposed to recording dates, listed first where known and different. In order to better group the records by artist minor differences in artist names have been omitted. Sort within artist is generally by the last year of material included or release date.

The 2 Bears: Be Strong (2012, Southern Fried) B+(*) 

2 Chainz:

• B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time (2013, Def Jam) B+(**) 
• Pretty Girls Like Trap Music (2017, Def Jam) B+(*) 
• Rap or Go to the League (2019, Gamebread/Def Jam) B+(**) 

2nd Grade: Hit to Hit (2020, Double Double Whammy) B+(**) 

2NE1: Crush (2014, YG Entertainment) B+(**) 

2Pac:

• 2Pacalypse Now (1991, Interscope) B+(*) 
• Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z... (1993, Interscope) B 
• Me Against the World (1995, Interscope) B− 
• All Eyez on Me (1996, Death Row, 2CD) B+(*) 

The 3.5.7 Ensemble: Amongst the Smokestacks and Steeples (2014 [2016], Milk Factory Productions, 2CD) B 

3hattrio: Lord of the Desert (2018, Okehdokee) B+(**) 

3unshine: We Are 3unshine (2019 [2020], Real Show) B+(**) 

4WD [Nils Landgren/Michael Wollny/Lars Danielsson/Wolfgang Haffner]: 4 Wheel Drive (2018 [2019], ACT) B− 

5 Seconds of Summer: 5 Seconds of Summer (2014, Capitol) B 

6lack:

• East Atlanta Love Letter (2018, LoveRenaissance/Interscope) B+(***) 
• 6pc Hot Ep (2020, Interscope, EP) B+(*) 

7L & Esoteric: 1212 (2010, Fly Casual) A− 

8 Bold Souls: Last Option (1999 [2000], Thrill Jockey) A− 

9th Wonder: The Wonder Years (2011, Traffic Entertainment) A− 

10^32K:

• That Which Is Planted: Live in Buffalo and Rochester (2013, Passin' Thru) A− 
• The Law of Vibration (2018, self-released) B+(**) 

13 & God: Own Your Ghost (2011, Anticon) B+(**) 

The 14 Jazz Orchestra:

• Nothing Hard Is Ever Easy (2015 [2016], self-released) B 
• The Future Ain't What It Used to Be (2018 [2019], self-released) B 

16-17: Phantom Limb (1995-2018 [2020], Trost) B 

21 Savage:

• /Metro Boomin: Savage Mode (2016, self-released) A− 
• Issa Album (2017, Slaughter Gang/Epic) B+(*) 
• /Offset/Metro Boomin: Without Warning (2017, Epic) B+(*) 
• /Metro Boomin: Savage Mode II (2020, Slaughter Gang/Epic) B+(**) 

42 Dugg: Free Dem Boyz (2021, 4PF/CMG) B+(*) 

50 Cent: The Massacre (2005, Shady/Aftermath/Interscope) B+(**) 

070 Shake: Modus Vivendi (2020, GOOD Music/Def Jam) B+(**) 

75 Dollar Bill:

• Olives in the Ears (2014, self-released) B+(***) 
• Wooden Bag (2015, Other Music) B+(***) 
• Wood/Metal/Plastic/Pattern/Rhythm/Rock (2013-15 [2016], Thin Wrist) A− 
• Little Big Band: Roulette, March 27, 2017 (2017 [2020], self-released) B+(**) 
• Power Failures (2018 [2020], self-released) B+(**) 
• I Was Real (2019, Thin Wrist) A−  
• Live at Cafe Oto Dec. 19, 2019 (2019 [2020], self-relased) A− 
• Little Big Band Live at Tubby's (2020, self-released) B+(***) 
• /Barry Weisblat: Social Music at Troost Vol. 1 (2017 [2021], self-released) B+(***) 
• /David Watson: Social Music at Troost Vol. 2 (2027 [2021], self-released) B+(*) 
• Live Ateliers Claus (2016-19 [2021], self-released) B+(**) 

79rs Gang:

• Fire on the Bayou (2015, Sinking City/Urban Unrest) A− 
• Expected the Unexpected (2020, Sinking City) B+(***) 

The 81's: 2 Things & 118 Others (2020, The 81's) B+(**) 

100 Gecs:

• 1000 Gecs (2019, Dog Show) B 
• 1000 Gecs and the Tree of Clues (2020, Dog Show) B+(**) 

700 Bliss: Spa 700 (2018, Halcyon Veil/Don Giovanni, EP) B+(**) 

The 1975:

• I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware of It (2016, Dirty Hit/Interscope) B+(*) 
• A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships (2018, Dirty Hit/Interscope) B 
• Notes on a Conditional Form (2020, Dirty Hit) B+(***) 

1990s: Cookies (2007, Rough Trade) B+(***) 

2562: Unbalance (2009, Tectonic) B+(***) 

Espen Aalberg/Jonas Kullhammar/Torbjörn Zetterberg/Susana Santos Silva: Basement Sessions Vol. 4 (The Bali Tapes) (2016 [2017], Clean Feed) B+(***) 

Snoh Aalegra:

• Ugh, Those Feels Again (2019, Artrium) B+(**) 
• Temporary Highs in the Violet Skies (2021, ARTium/Roc Nation) B+(*) 

Juhani Aaltonen:

• To Future Memories (2010 [2013], TUM) B+(***) 
• /Iro Haarla: Kirkastus (2013 [2015], TUM) B+(***) 
• /Raoul Björkenheim: Awakening (2016 [2018], Eclipse) B+(**) 
• /Jonas Kullhammar/Christian Meaas Svendsen/Ilmari Heikinheimo: The Father, the Sons & the Junnu (2019 [2020], Moserobie) A− 

AALY Trio with Ken Vandermark:

• Hidden in the Stomach (1996 [1997], Silkheart) B+(**) 
• I Wonder If I Was Screaming (2000, Crazy Wisdom) B+(**) 

Aardvark Jazz Orchestra: Faces of Souls (2015-19 [2020], Leo) B+(*) 

Eivind Aarset:

• Électronique Noire (1998, Jazzland) A− 
• Light Extracts (2001, Jazzland) B+(***) 
• Connected (2004, Jazzland) B+(**) 
• Sonic Codex (2007, Jazzland) B+(**) 
• & the Sonic Codex Orchestra: Live Extracts (2010, Jazzland) B+(**) 
• /Jan Bang: Snow Catches on Her Eyelashes (2020, Jazzland) B+(*) 
• Phantasmagoria, or a Different Kind of Journey (2021, Jazzland) B+(***) 

Greg Abate:

• Bop City: Live at Birdland (1991, Candid) B+(***) 
• Straight Ahead (1992 [1993], Candid) B+(**) 
• Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde (1995, Candid) B+(*) 
• Bop Lives! (1996, Blue Chip Jazz) B+(**) 
• Evolution (2002, 1201 Music) B+(***) 
• /Alan Barnes: Birds of a Feather (2007 [2008], Woodville) A− 
• Motif (2014, Whaling City Sound) A− 
• /Phil Woods with the Tim Ray Trio: Kindred Spirits: Live At Chan's (2014 [2016], Whaling City Sound, 2CD) B+(**) 
• /Tim Ray Trio: Road to Forever (2016 [2017], Whaling City Sound) B+(*) 
• Magic Dance: The Music of Kenny Barron (2021, Whaling City Sound, 2CD) B+(**) 

ABBA: Voyage (2021, Polar) B− 

Rez Abbasi:

• Suno Suno (2010 [2011], Enja) B+(*) 
• Intents and Purposes (2014 [2015], Enja) B+(*) 
• Behind the Vibration (2015 [2016], Cuneiform) B+(**) 
• Unfiltered Universe (2016 [2017], Whirlwind) B+(**) 
• A Throw of Dice by the Silent Ensemble (2017 [2019], Whirlwind) B+(*) 
• Django-shift (2019 [2020], Whirlwind) B+(**) 

Tom Abbs & Frequency Response: Hawthorne (2018, Engine Studios) B+(***) 

ABC: Beauty Stab (1983, Mercury) B+(*) 

Ahmed Abdullah:

• Liquid Song (1987, Silkheart) A− 
• Ahmed Abdullah and the Solomonic Quintet Featuring Charles Moffett (1987 [1988], Silkheart) B+(***) 

Ahmed Abdul-Malik:

• East Meets West (1959 [1960], RCA Victor) B+(*) 
• The Music of Ahmed Abdul-Malik (1961, New Jazz) B+(***) 

Emmanuel Abdul-Rahim: Harlem (1988 [2021], Acid Jazz) B+(**) 

Kaoru Abe/Sabu Toyozumi: Mannyoka (1976 [2018], NoBusiness) B+(***) 

John Abercrombie:

• The First Quartet (1978-80 [2015], ECM, 3CD) B+(**) 
• /Arthur Blythe/Terri Lyne Carrington/Anthony Cox/Mark Feldman/Gust Tsilis: Echoes (1996 [2005], Alessa) B+(*) 
• Up and Coming (2016 [2017], ECM) B+(*) 

Abhi the Nomad: Marbled (2018, Tommy Boy) B+(***) 

Abjects: Never Give Up (2019, Yippee Ki Yay) B+(**) 

Rabih Abou-Khalil:

• Between Dusk and Dawn (1986 [1987], MMP) B+(***) 
• The Cactus of Knowledge (2000 [2001], Enja) A− 
• The Flood and the Fate of the Fish (2017-18 [2019], Enja) B+(**) 

Abraham Inc.: Together We Stand (2019, Table Pounding) B+(***) 

Ab-Soul:

• Control System (2012, !K7) B+(**)  
• These Days . . . (2014, Top Dawg) B+(**) 
• Do What Thou Wilt (2016, Top Dawg) A− 

Kevin Abstract:

• American Boyfriend: A Suburban Love Story (2016, Brockhampton) B+(*) 
• Arizona Baby (2019, Question Everything/RCA) B+(**) 

Ramzi Aburedwan: Reflections of Palestine (2012, Riverboat) B+(***) 

Joshua Abrams:

• Natural Information (2010-12 [2014], Eremite) A− 
• Represencing (2011 [2014], Eremite) B+(**) 
• Magnetoception (2013 [2015], Eremite) B+(***) 
• /Natural Information Society: Simultonality (2014-15 [2017], Eremite) A− 
• /Natural Information Society: Mandatory Reality (2017 [2021], Eremite) + 
• /Chad Taylor: Mind Maintenance (2021, Drag City) B+(***) 

Muhal Richard Abrams:

• Young at Heart/Wise in Time (1969 [1996], Delmark) B+(**) 
• Afrisong (1975 [2009], Why Not) A− 
• Think All, Focus One (1994 [1995], Black Saint) B+(***) 
• Song for All (1995 [1997], Black Saint) B+(***) 

AC/DC: Power Up (2020, Columbia) B 

Ace of Cups: Ace of Cups (2018, High Moon) B 

Acetone: 1992-2001 (1992-2001 [2017], Light in the Attic) B 

Aceyalone:

• All Balls Don't Bounce (1995, Capitol) B+(**) 
• A Book of Human Language (1998, Project Blowed) B+(**) 
• Leanin' on Slick (2013, Decon) A− 
• /DJ Fatjack: 43rd & Excellence (2018, That Kind of Music) A− 

Acid Arab: Jdid (2019, Crammed Discs) B+(*) 

Jewel Ackah: Me Dear (1990, Highlife World) B+(***) 

Idris Ackamoor & the Pyramids:

• We Be All Africans (2016, Strut) B+(***) 
• An Angel Fell (2018, Strut) B+(**) 
• Shaman! (2020, Strut) A− 

Bob Ackerman: Old & New Magic (1993, Silkheart) B+(***) 

Bruce Ackley/Fred Frith/Henry Kaiser/Aram Shelton: Unexpected Twins (2016 [2019], Relative Pitch) B+(**) 

Active Child: You Are All I See (2011, Vagrant) B− 

Actress:

• Splazsh (2010, Honest Jon's) A− 
• R.I.P. (2012, Honest Jon's) B+(***) 
• Ghettoville (2014, Ninja Tune) B+(*) 
• AZD (2017, Ninja Tune) B+(*) 
• Karma & Desire (2020, Ninja Tune) B+(*) 

Ad the Voice: Maxi-Single (2007, Statik Entertainment, EP) A− 

Ada Lea: One Hand on the Steering Wheel the Other Sewing a Garden (2021, Saddle Creek) B+(**) 

Beegie Adair/Don Aliquo: Too Marvelous for Words (2015, Adair Music Group) A− 

Tony Adamo: Tony Adamo & the New York Crew (2015, Urban Zone) B+(***) 

George Adams:

• Sound Suggestions (1979, ECM) B+(*) 
• /Don Pullen: Don't Lose Control (1979 [1980], Soul Note) B+(***) 
• /Don Pullen: Earth Beams (1980, Timeless) A− 
• /Don Pullen: Life Line (1981, Timeless) B+(*) 
• /Don Pullen: Melodic Excursions (1982, Timeless) B+(*) 
• /Dannie Richmond: Gentlemen's Agreement (1983, Soul Note) B+(*) 
• /Don Pullen: Decisions (1984, Timeless) B+(**) 
• /Don Pullen: Live at Montmartre (1985 [1986], Timeless) B+(**) 

John Adams:

• Doctor Atomic Symphony (2009, Nonesuch) B+(***) 
• I Am Love [A Film by Luca Guadagnino] (2010, Nonesuch) B+(**) 

John Adams/San Francisco Symphony/Michael Tilson Thomas:

• Absolute Jest/Grand Pianola Music (2013 [2015], SFS) B+(**) 

Justin Adams:

• Soul Science (2007 [2008], World Village) B+(**) 
• /Juldeh Camara: Tell No Lies (2008-09 [2009], Real World) B+(**) 

Kris Adams: Longing (2012-13 [2014], Jazzbird) B 

Ryan Adams:

• Easy Tiger (2007, Lost Highway) C+ 
• Ashes & Fire (2011, Capitol) B+(*) 
• Ryan Adams (2014, Blue Note) B 
• Prisoner (2017, Blue Note) B+(*) 

Andy Adamson: A Cry for Peace (2015 [2016], Andros) B+(*) 

Jason Adasiewicz: From the Region (2013 [2014], Delmark) B+(***) 

Add-2: Jim Crow: The Musical (2019, Add-2 Productions) A− 

Cannonball Adderley:

• /Bill Evans: Know What I Mean? (1961 [2011], Riverside/OJC) A− 
• Swingin' in Seattle: Live at the Penthouse 1966-1967 (1966-67 [2019], Reel to Reel) B+(***) 

King Sunny Ade: Bábá Mo Túndé (2009-10 [2010], Indigedisc, 2CD) A− 

Adebisi Shank: This Is the Second Album of a Band Called Adebisi Shank (2011, Sargent House) B 

Adeem the Artist: Cast Iron Pansexual (2021, self-released) A− 

Gboyega Adelaja: Colourful Environment (1979 [2018], Odion Livingstone) B+(**) 

Adele:

• 21 (2010 [2011], XL) B− 
• 25 (2015, XL) B 
• 30 (2021, Columbia) B− 

Adia Victoria:

• Beyond the Bloodhounds (2016, Canvasback/Atlantic) B+(*) 
• A Southern Gothic (2021, Atlantic) B+(**) 

Charlotte Adigéry:

• Zandoli (2019, Deewee, EP) B+(**) 
• /Bolis Pupul: Topical Dancer (2022, Deewee/Because Music) A− 

Ben Adkins: Salmagundi (2016, Ben Adkins Music) B+(**) 

Trace Adkins: Proud to Be Here (2011, Show Dog Universal) B 

Antonio Adolfo:

• Tropical Infinito (2016, AAM) B+(***) 
• Hybrido: From Rio to Wayne Shorter (2016 [2017], AAM) B 

Adulkt Life: Book of Curses (2020, What's Your Rupture?) B+(***) 

Adult.: The Way Things Fall (2013, Ghostly International) A− 

Adult Books: Running From the Blows (2016, Lolipop) B+(*) 

Adult Mom: Driver (2020 [2021], Epitaph) B+(**) 

Stefan Aeby:

• To the Light (2015 [2016], Intakt) B+(**) 
• The London Concert (2017 [2018], Intakt) B+(***) 
• Piano Solo (2018 [2019], Intakt) B+(*) 

Aeon Station: Observatory (2021, Sub Pop) B+(**) 

Aerosmith:

• Aerosmith's Greatest Hits (1972-79 [1980], Columbia) B+(**) 
• Pump (1989, Geffen) B− 

Aesop Rock:

• None Shall Pass (2007, Definitive Jux) B 
• Skelethon (2012, Rhymesayers Entertainment) B+(**) 
• /Homeboy Sandman: Lice (2015, Stones Throw, EP) A− 
• The Impossible Kid (2016, Rhymesayers) A− 
• /Homebody Sandman: Lice Two: Still Buggin' (2016, Stones Throw, EP) B+(***) 
• /Homeboy Sandman: Triple Fat Lice (2017, Stones Throw, EP) B+(***) 
• /Tobacco: Malibu Ken (2019, Rhymesayers) B+(***) 
• Spirit World Field Guide (2020, Rhymesayers Entertainment) B+(***) 
• /Blockhead: Garbology (2021, Rhymesayers Entertainment) B+(**) 

Jaime Affoumado/Alex Blake/Arturo O'Farrill/Bill Ware: The Puppeteers (2013 [2014], Puppet's) B+(**) 

Afghan Whigs: Do to the Beast (2014, Sub Pop) B+(**) 

AFI: Burials (2013, Republic) B− 

Africaine 808: Basar (2016, Golf Channel) B+(***) 

African Express: African Express Presents . . . Terry Riley's In C Mali (2014, Transgressive) B+(***) 

African Head Charge:

• Return of the Crocodile (1981-85 [2016], On-U Sound) B+(**) 
• Churchical Chant of the Iyabinghi (1991-94 [2020], On-U Sound) B+(**) 

Teno Afrika: Amapiano Selections (2019-20 [2021], Awesome Tapes From Africa) B+(***) 

Afrikan Sciences: Means and Ways (2011, Deepblak) B+(**) 

Africans With Mainframes:

• Commission Number 3 (2015, Bio Rhythm, EP) B+(*) 
• K.M.T. (2016, Soul Jazz) A− 

Afro Latin Vintage Orchestra: Pulsion (2014, Ubiquity) B+(***) 

Afro-Blue Persuasion:

• Live at Haight Levels: Volume One (1967 [2019], Tramp) B+(**) 
• Live at Haight Levels: Volume Two (1967 [2019], Tramp) B+(**) 

Arooj Aftab: Vulture Prince (2021, New Amsterdam) B+(*) 

Against All Logic:

• 2012-2017 (2018, Other People) B+(***) 
• 2017-2019 (2017-19 [2020], Other People) B+(***) 

Against Me!:

• New Wave (2007, Warner Brothers) B+(**) 
• White Crosses (2010, Sire) B− 
• Transgender Dysphoria Blues (2014, Total Treble) B+(**) 

Areni Agbabian: Bloom (2016 [2019], ECM) B 

AgesandAges: Alright You Restless (2011, Knitting Factory Works) B+(**) 

Sophie Agnel:

• /Daunik Lazro: Marguerite D'Or Pâle (2016, Fou) B+(**) 
• /John Edwards/Steve Noble: Aqisseq (2016 [2018], ONJazz) B+(**) 

Raul Agraz: Between Brothers (2013-15 [2016], OA2) B 

Aguankö:

• Invisible (2015, Aguankö Music) B+(**) 

Aguankó:

• Latin Jazz Christmas in Havana (2016, Aguankó) B 
• Pattern Recognition (2018, Aguankó) B+(**) 

Brother Ah:

• /Sound Awareness: Move Ever Onward (1975 [2016], Manufactured) B− 
• /Sounds of Awareness: Key to Nowhere (1983 [2016], Manufactured) B+(*) 

Vincent Ahehehinnou: Best Woman (1978 [2017], Analog Africa) B+(**) 

Ahilea: Cafe Svetlana (2009, Essay) B+(***) 

Ahleuchatistas: Of the Body Prone (2009, Tzadik) B 

[Ahmed]: Nights on Saturn (Communication) (2019 [2021], Astral Spirits) A− 

Mahmoud Ahmed & Imperial Bodyguard Band: Éthiopiques, Vol. 26: 1972-74 (1972-74 [2010], Buda Musique) B+(***) 

Riz Ahmed: The Long Goodbye (2020, Mongrel) B+(*) 

Sharhabil Ahmed: The King of Sudanese Jazz ([2020], Habibi Funk) A− 

Yazz Ahmed:

• La Saboteuse (2017, Naim) B+(**) 
• Polyhymnia (2016-19 [2019], Ropeadope) B+(**) 

Jhené Aiko:

• Sail Out (2013, Def Jam, EP) B+(**) 
• Souled Out (2014, Def Jam) B+(*) 
• Chilombo (2020, Def Jam) B+(*) 

Cyrille Aimée:

• Cyrille Aimée and the Surreal Band (2008 [2015], Harmonic Reaction) B+(*) 
• It's a Good Day (2014, Mack Avenue) B+(*) 
• Let's Get Lost (2016, Mack Avenue) B+(*) 
• Live (2018, Mack Avenue) B+(**) 
• Move On: A Sondheim Adventure (2019, Mack Avenue) B 

Ainon: Drought (2020, We Jazz) B+(**) 

Laura Ainsworth: New Vintage (2017, Eclectus) B+(**) 

Air [jazz]:

• Air Song (1975 [2009], Why Not) B+(***) 
• Live Air (1976-77 [1980], Black Saint) B+(*) 
• Open Air Suit (1978, Novus) B+(**) 
• Montreux Suisse Air: Live at Montreux 1978 (1978, Arista Novus) B+(*) 
• Air Mail (1980 [1981], Black Saint) B+(**) 

Air [electronica]:

• Pocket Symphony (2007, Astralwerks) B+(*) 
• Le Voyage Dans La Lune (A Trip to the Moon) (2012, Astralwerks) A− 

Air Craft: Divergent Path (2021, Craftedair/Blujazz) B 

Tohru Aizawa: Tachibana Vol. 1 (1975 [2018], BBE) A− 

Jason Ajemian:

• /Tony Malaby/Rob Mazurek/Chad Taylor: A Way a Land of Life (2006 [2014], NoBusiness) B+(***) 
• Folklords (2012 [2014], Delmark) A− 

Nancy Ajram: Nancy 8 (2014, In2musica) A− 

Akala: Doublethink (2010, Illa State) B+(***) 

David Ake: Humanities (2017 [2018], Posi-Tone) B+(***) 

Akiko Hamilton Dechter: Equal Time (2018 [2019], Capri) B+(*) 

Ambrose Akinmusire:

• When the Heart Emerges Glistening (2010 [2011], Blue Note) B+(**) 
• The Imagined Savior Is Far Easier to Paint (2014, Blue Note) B− 
• A Rift in Decorum: Live at the Village Vanguard (2017, Blue Note, 2CD) B+(*) 
• Origami Harvest (2018, Blue Note) B+(*) 
• On the Tender Spot of Every Calloused Moment (2020, Blue Note) B+(**) 

André Akinyele: Uniglo Boy (2020, Orange River) B+(**) 

Tetuzi Akiyama/Nicolas Field/Gregor Vidic: Interpersonal Subjectivities (2017 [2019], Astral Spirits) A− 

Akmee: Neptun (2016 [2017], Nakama) B+(***) 

Akron/Family: Love Is Simple (2007, Young God) B 

Akrobatik: Absolute Value (2008, Fat Beats) B+(*) 

Aksak Maboul: Figures (2020, Crammed Discs) B+(**) 

Rashied Al Akbar/Muhammad Ali/Earl Cross/Idris Ackamoor: Ascent of the Nether Creatures (1980 [2014], NoBusiness) B+(***) 

Al Bilali Soudan:

• Al Bilali Soudan (2012, Clermont Music) B+(**) 
• Tombouctou (2020, Clermont Music) A− 

Fatima Al Qadiri:

• Asiatisch (2014, Hyperdub) B+(**) 
• Shaneera (2017, Hyperdub, EP) B 
• Medieval Femme (2021, Hyperdub) B− 

Alabama Shakes:

• Alabama Shakes (2011, Rough Trade, EP) B+(*) 
• Boys & Girls (2012, ATO) B+(**) 
• Sound & Color (2015, ATO) B+(*) 

Yemi Alade: King of Queens (2014, Effyzzie Music Group) B+(**) 

Lauren Alaina: Sitting Pretty on Top of the World (2021, Mercury Nashville) B− 

Juan Álamo & Marimjazzia: Ruta Panoramica (2016 [2019], Summit) B+(**) 

Alaska Thunderfuck: Anus (2015, Sidecar) A− 

Bob Albanese: Time Remembered (2012 [2015], Mayimba) B+(*) 

Albare:

• Only Human (2014 [2015], Alfi) B+(**) 
• Albare Plays Jobim (2019, Alfi) B+(**) 
• Albare Plays Jobim Vol. 2 (2020 [2021], Alfi) B+(*) 

Albatre: The Fall of the Damned (2018, Shhpuma) B 

Carol Albert:

• Fly Away Butterfly (2017, Cahara) B+(**) 
• Stronger Now (2019 [2020], Cahara) B− 

Erlend Olderskog Albertsen: Rødssal Neen Glassdør (2018, Dugnad Rec) B+(***) 

Alchemy Sound Project:

• Further Explorations (2014 [2016], ARC) B+(*) 
• Adventures in Time and Space (2016 [2018], ARC) B+(***) 
• Afrika Love (2018 [2021], ARC) B+(**) 

Susan Alcorn:

• Pedernal (2019 [2020], Relative Pitch) B+(**) 
• /Leila Bordreuil/Ingrid Laubrock: Bird Meets Wire (2018 [2021], Relative Pitch) B+(*) 

Alder Ego: III (2021, We Jazz) B+(**) 

Mats Åleklint/Per-Åke Holmlander/Paal Nilssen-Love: Fish & Steel (2018 [2019], PNL) B+(***) 

Algiers:

• Algiers (2015, Matador) B 
• The Underside of Power (2017, Matador) B− 

Damon Albarn:

• Dr Dee (2012, Virgin) C+ 
• Everyday Robots (2014, Parlophone) B+(*) 
• The Nearer the Fountain, More Pure the Stream Flows (2021, Transgressive) B+(*) 

Alessio Alberghini/Garrison Fewell: Inverso (2014 [2015], Floating Forest) B+(**) 

The Alchemist:

• Chemical Warfare (2009, Koch) B+(**) 
• Russian Roulette (2012, Decon) B 
• /Oh No: Welcome to Los Santos (2015, Mass Appeal) B+(*) 

Melissa Aldana:

• Melissa Aldana & Crash Trio (2014, Concord Jazz) B+(*) 
• Back Home (2015 [2016], Wommusic) B+(***) 
• Visions (2019, Motéma) B+(**) 
• 12 Stars (2021 [2022], Blue Note) B+(***) 

Jason Aldean:

• My Kinda Party (2010, Broken Bow) B− 
• Night Train (2012, Broken Bow) C+ 

Howard Alden: I Remember Django (2010, Arbors) B+(*) 

Gabriel Alegria Afro-Peruvian Sextet:

• Ciudad de Los Reyes (2012 [2013], Saponegro) B+(***) 
• 10 (2015, Zoho) B+(***) 
• Diablo en Brooklyn (2017, Saponegro) A− 
• Social Distancing (2020 [2021], Saponegro) B+(**) 

Ralph Alessi:

• /Fred Hersch: Only Many (2011-12 [2013], CAM Jazz) B 
• Quiver (2014 [2016], ECM) B+(***) 
• Imaginary Friends (2018 [2019], ECM) B+(*) 

Thana Alexa: Ona (2020, self-released) B+(**) 

Ariel Alexander/Jon Bremen: Street Cries (2013 [2014], self-released, EP) B+(*) 

Arthur Alexander: Rainbow Road: The Warner Bros. Recordings (1972 [1994], Warner Archives) B+(*) 

Dee Alexander:

• Wondrous Fascination (2006-07 [2007], no label) C− 
• Songs My Mother Loves (2014, Blujazz) B+(**) 

Eric Alexander:

• Song of No Regrets (2017, High Note) B+(**) 
• Eric Alexander With Strings (2019, High Note) B+(*) 

Jessi Alexander: Decatur County Red (2020, Lost Creek Music) B+(*) 

Joey Alexander:

• My Favorite Things (2014 [2015], Motéma) B+(**) 
• Countdown (2016, Motéma) B+(*) 
• Joey. Monk. Live! (2017, Motéma) B 
• Eclipse (2017 [2018], Motéma) B+(**) 

Jovan Alexandre: Collective Consciousness (2014 [2015], Xippi) B+(**) 

Alfa Mist: Bring Backs (2021, Anti-) B+(*) 

Alfjors: Demons 1 (2015 [2017], Shhpuma, EP) B+(**) 

Rahim AlHaj: Little Earth (2010, Ur Music, 2CD) B+(*) 

Christopher Ali Solidarity Quartet: To Those Who Walked Before Us (2018, Jazz Och Solidaritet) B+(**) 

Hasaan Ibn Ali:

• Retrospect in Retirement of Delay: The Solo Recordings (1962-65 [2021], Omnivore, 2CD) B+(**) 
• Metaphysics: The Lost Atlantic Album (1965 [2021], Omnivore) A− 

Rashied Ali: First Time Out: Live at Slugs 1967 (1967 [2020], Survival) B+(*) 

Wali Ali: To Be (2016-17 [2017], Mendicant) B+(**) 

Alias: Fever Dream (2011, Anticon) B+(**) 

Alice Phoebe Lou:

• Glow (2021, self-released) B+(*) 
• Child's Play (2021, self-released) B+(*) 

Don Aliquo/Michael Jefry Stevens: Live at Hinton Hall: The Innocence of Spring (2019, self-released) B+(**) 

All Included: Satan in Plain Clothes (2014 [2015], Clean Feed) B+(***) 

Gary Allan:

• Get Off on the Pain (2010, MCA Nashville) B− 
• Set You Free (2013, MCA Nashville) B+(*) 
• Ruthless (2021, EMI Nashville) B+(*) 

Lina Allemano:

• 's Ohrenschmaus: Rats and Mice (2019 [2020], Lumo) B+(***) 
• Glimmer Glammer (2019 [2020], Lumo) B+(*) 
• Vegetables (2020 [2021], Lumo) B+(**) 

Aimée Allen: Matter of Time (2013-14 [2015], Azuline) B+(**) 

Brandon Allen:

• The Gene Ammons Project (2016, RT Jazz) B+(**) 
• The Stanley Turrentine Project (2022, Ubuntu Music) B+(**) 

Eddie Allen:

• Jazzy Brass for the Holidays (2009, DBCD) B− 
• Push (2013 [2014], Edjallen Music) B+(**) 

Geri Allen:

• Flying Toward the Sound (2008 [2010], Motéma Music) B+(*) 
• Timeline: Live (2009 [2010], Motéma Music) B+(**) 

Harry Allen:

• /Keith Ingham: The Intimacy of the Blues: A Celebration of Billy Strayhorn's Music, Volume Two (1993 [1994], Progressive) B+(***) 
• /Keith Ingham: Are You Having Any Fun? A Celebration of the Music of Sammy Fain (1994, Audiophile) B+(**) 
• Tenors Anyone? (1996 [1997], BMG Novus) A− 
• Here's to Zoot (1997, BMG Novus) B+(***) 
• /Randy Sandke: Turnstile: Music of the Trumpet Kings (1997 [2007], Nagel Heyer) B 
• Day Dream (1998, BMG Novus) A− 
• When I Grow Too Old to Dream (1999 [2000], BMG Novus) B+(***) 
• Once Upon a Summertime (1999, BMG Novus) B+(***) 
• Cole Porter Songbook (2001, BMG Novus) B+(***) 
• Dreamer (2001, BMG Novus) B 
• Love Songs Only! (1993-2001 [2013], Nagel Heyer) B 
• I Can See Forever (2002, BMG Novus) B+(*) 
• I Love Mancini (2002, BMG Novus) B 
• The Harry Allen Quartet (2003, self-released) A− 
• /Joe Cohn: The Harry Allen & Joe Cohn Quartet (2005, self-released) B+(**) 
• Plays Music From the Sound of Music (2011, Arbors) B+(***) 
• /Rossano Sportiello: Conversations: The Johnny Burke Songbook (2011, GAC) A− 
• /Rossano Sportiello/Joel Forbes: I Walk With Music: The Hoagy Carmichael Songbook (2013, GAC) B+(**) 
• For George, Cole and Duke (2015, Blue Heron) B+(***) 
• Flying Over Rio (2015, Arbors) A− 
• Something About Jobim (2015, Stunt) B+(***) 
• London Date (2015 [2016], Trio) B+(***) 
• /All Star New York Saxophone Band: The Candy Men (2016, Arbors) B+(*) 
• /Mike Renzi: Rhode Island Is Famous for You (2019, GAC) B+(***) 
• The Bloody Happy Song (2020, GAC) B+(**) 
• /Mike Karn: Milo's Illinois (2021, GAC) B+(**) 

JD Allen:

• In Search of J.D. Allen (1998 [1999]. Red) B+(***) 
• Pharoah's Children (2001 [2002], Criss Cross) B+(**) 
• Graffiti (2015, Savant) A− 
• Americana: Musings on Jazz and Blues (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 [2021], Savant) B+(*) 

Kris Allen: Beloved (2015 [2016], Truth Revolution) B+(**) 

Lillian Allen: Revolutionary Tea Party (1986, Redwood) A− 

Lily Allen:

• Sheezus (2014, Warner Brothers/Regal) A 
• No Shame (2018, Parlophone) A− 

Lolly Allen: Coming Home (2016 [2019], OA2) B+(*) 

Terry Allen:

• + Panhandle Mystery Band: Pedal Steel + Four Corners (1985-93 [2019], Paradise of Bachelors, 3CD) B+(*) 
• Bottom of the World (2013, Tia) B+(**) 
• & the Panhandle Mystery Band: Just Like Moby Dick (2020, Paradise of Bachelors) B+(***) 

Tony Allen:

• /Afrika 70: No Accomodation for Lagos (1979, Polydor) B+(**) 
• /Afrika 70: No Accomodation for Lagos/No Discrimination (1979 [2002], Evolver) B+(**) 
• /Hugh Masekela: Rejoice (2010 [2020], World Circuit) A− 
• Film of Life (2014, Jazz Village) B+(**) 
• A Tribute to Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers (2017, Blue Note, EP) B+(**) 
• The Source (2017, Blue Note) B+(*) 
• There Is No End (2020 [2021], Blue Note) B+(**) 

The Allergies: Promised Land (2021, Jalapeno) B+(***) 

Ellen Allien: LISm (2011-12 [2013], Bpitch Control) B+(***) 

Amy Allison:

• No Frills Friend (2003, Diesel Only) A− 
• Everything and Nothing Too (2006, Cheater's World) B+(***) 
• Sheffield Streets (2009, Urban Myth) A− 

Ben Allison:

• Action-Refraction (2011, Palmetto) B+(***) 
• The Stars Look Very Different Today (2013, Sonic Camera) B+(*) 
• Layers of the City (2017, Sonic Camera) B+(**) 
• /Steve Cardenas/Ted Nash: Quiet Revolution (2015 [2018], Sonic Camera) B+(***) 
• Moments Inside (2021, Sonic Camera) B+(*) 

Mose Allison:

• I'm Not Talkin': The Soul Stylings of Mose Allison 1957-1971 (1957-71 [2016], BGP) B+(***) 
• American Legend: Live in California (2006 [2015], Ibis) B+(*) 

Gregg Allman:

• One More Try: An Anthology (1973-88 [1997], Capricorn/Chronicles, 2CD) B+(**) 
• Low Country Blues (2011, Rounder) B+(*) 
• Gregg Allman Live: Back to Macon, GA (2014 [2015], Rounder) B+(***) 

Allman Brothers Band:

• Live at Fillmore East (1971, Capricorn) B 
• The Final Note: Painters Mill Music Fair, Owings Mills, MD 10-17-71 (1971 [2020], Allman Brothers) B− 
• The Best of the Allman Brothers Band -- Live [20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection] (1971 [2007], Mercury/Chronicles) B+(***) 
• The Road Goes On Forever: A Collection of Their Greatest Recordings (1969-73 [1975], Capricorn) B+(***) 
• The Best of the Allman Brothers Band [20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection] (1969-79 [2000], Polydor) B+(***) 
• One Way Out: Live at the Beacon Theatre (2003 [2004], Sanctuary/Peach, 2CD) B+(***) 

Allo Darlin':

• Allo Darlin' (2010, Fortuna Pop) B+(***) 
• Europe (2012, Slumberland) A− 
• We Came From the Same Place (2014, Slumberland) A− 

Karrin Allyson:

• Imagina: Songs of Brasil (2007 [2008], Concord Jazz) B− 
• Many a New Day: Karrin Allyson Sings Rodgers & Hammerstein (2015, Motéma) B 
• Shoulder to Shoulder: Centennial Tribute to Women's Suffrage (2019, EOne Music) B+(***) 

Alma: Have U Seen Her? (2020, PME) B+(**) 

Fabian Almazan:

• Alcanza (2017, Biophilia) B− 
• This Land Abounds With Life (2018 [2019], Biophilia) B+(*) 

Gonçalo Almeida:

• /Martin van Duynhoven/Tobias Klein: Vibrate in Sympathy (2015, Clean Feed) B+(***) 
• /Rodrigo Amado/Marco Franco: The Attic (2015 [2017], NoBusiness) A− 
• /Martin van Duynhoven/Tobias Klein: Live at the Bimhuis (2017 [2019], Clean Feed) B+(***) 

Livio Almeida: Action and Reaction (2014 [2016], self-released) B+(*) 

Alostmen: Kologo (2020 [2021], Strut) A− 

Wayne Alpern: Secular Rituals (2022, Henri Elkan) B+(**) 

Herb Alpert: /Lani Hall: Live: Anything Goes (2009, Concord) B 

Otim Alpha: Gulu City Anthems (2004-15 [2017], Nyege Nyege) B 

Alsarah Débruit: Aljawal (2013, Soundway) B 

Altin Gün:

• Gece (2019, ATO) B+(**) 
• Yol (2021, ATO) B+(**) 

Alt-J:

• An Awesome Wave (2012, Infectious) B+(*) 
• This Is All Yours (2014, Canvasback/Atlantic) B 
• The Dream (2022, Infectious Music) B 

Barry Altschul:

• Irina (1983, Soul Note) B+(***) 
• For Stu (1979 [1981], Soul Note) B+(**) 
• That's Nice (1985 [1986], Soul Note) B+(*) 
• /3Dom Factor: Tales of the Unforeseen (2014 [2015], TUM) A− 
• /3Dom Factor: Live in Krakow (2016 [2017], Not Two) A− 
• 3Dom Factor: Long Tall Sunshine (2021, Not Two) A− 

Aluna: Renaissance (2020, Mad Decent) A− 

AlunaGeorge: Body Music (2013, Island) B+(*) 

Béatrice Alunni/Marc Peillon: Dance With Me (2014 [2015], ITI) B+(*) 

Remi Álvarez/Ingebrigt Håker Flaten: First Duet Live (2010 [2012], JaZt Tapes) B+(*) 

Pedro Melo Alves:

• /Omniae Large Ensemble: Lumina (2020 [2021], Clean Feed) B+(*) 
• In Igma (2019 [2020], Clean Feed) B− 

Dave Alvin:

• Blue Blvd. (1991, Hightone) B+(***) 
• Live From Austin TX (1999 [2007], New West) B+(**) 
• Dave Alvin and the Guilty Women (2008 [2009], Yep Roc) B+(**) 
• Eleven Eleven (2011, Yep Roc) A− 
• /Phil Alvin: Common Ground: Dave Alvin & Phil Alvin Play and Sing the Songs of Big Bill Broonzy (2014, Yep Roc) A− 
• /Phil Alvin: Lost Time (2015, Yep Roc) B+(*) 
• /Jimmie Dale Gilmore: Downey to Lubbock (2018, Yep Roc) A− 
• From an Old Guitar: Rare and Unreleased Recordings ([2020], New West) B+(***) 

Alvvays:

• Alvvays (2014, Polyvinyl) B+(*) 
• Antisocialites (2017, Polyvinyl) B+(**) 

Amaarae: The Angels You Don't Know (2020, Golden Child Entertainment) A− 

Rodrigo Amado:

• /Carlos Zíngaro/Ken Filiano: The Space Between (2002 [2003], Clean Feed) B+(**) 
• Wire Quartet (2011 [2014], Clean Feed) A− 
• /Peter Evans: The Freedom Principle (2013 [2014], NoBusiness) B+(**) 
• /Peter Evans: Live in Lisbon (2013 [2014], NoBusiness) B+(**) 
• This Is Our Language (2012 [2015], Not Two) A− 
• Desire & Freedom (2016, Not Two) A− 
• A History of Nothing (2017 [2018], Trost) A− 
• /Gonçalo Almeida/Onno Govaert [The Attic]: Summer Bummer (2018 [2019], NoBusiness) A− 
• /Chris Corsano: No Place to Fall (2014 [2019], Astral Spirits) A−  
• /Dirk Serries: Jazzblazzt (2018 [2019], Raw Tonk) B+(**)  Let the Free Be Men (2017 [2021], Trost) A− 
• /Alexander von Schlippenbach: The Field (2019 [2021], NoBusiness) A− 
• Northern Liberties: We Are Electric (2017 [2021], Not Two) A− 

Amadou & Mariam:

• Je Pense À Toi: The Best of Amadou & Mariam (1998-2002 [2005], Circular Moves/Universal Music Jazz) B+(***) 
• Remixes (2011, Nonesuch) B+(**) 
• Folila (2012, Nonesuch) A− 

Amanar: Tumastin (2015 [2016], Sahel Sounds) B+(*) 

Gabriel Amargant: And Now for Something Completely Different (2014 [2015], Fresh Sound New Talent) A− 

Oren Ambarchi:

• Audience of One (2012, Touch) B+(***) 
• Sagittarian Domain (2012, Editions Mego) B+(***) 
• /Robin Fox: Connected (2012, Kranky) B+(*) 
• Quixotism (2014, Editions Mego) B+(**) 
• Hubris (2016, Editions Mego) A− 

Ambiance: Into a New Journey (1982 [2020], BBE) B+(**) 

Gyedu-Blay Ambolley:

• Simigwa (1975 [2018], Mr. Bongo) B+(***) 
• 11th Street, Sekondi (2019, Agogo) B+(**) 

Franco Ambrosetti:

• Long Waves (2019, Unit) B+(***) 
• Lost Within You (2020 [2021], Unit) B+(**) 

Marsha Ambrosius:

• Late Nights & Early Mornings (2011, J) B− 
• Fvck & Love (2014, self-released, EP) B+(*) 

Roxana Amed: Ontology (2021, Sony Music Latin) B 

Robby Ameen: Diluvio (2019 [2020], Origin) B+(*) 

Amen Dunes: Freedom (2018, Sacred Bones) B+(*) 

Scott Amendola: Fade to Orange (2014 [2015], Sazi) B+(*) 

Amendola vs. Blades: Greatest Hits (2015 [2016], Sazi) B+(**) 

American Aquarium:

• Things Change (2018, New West) B+(***) 
• Lamentations (2020, New West) B+(**) 

American Wrestlers: American Wrestlers (2014 [2015], Fat Possum) B 

Aminé:

• Limbo (2020, Republic) A− 
• TwoPointFive (2021, Republic/CLBN) B+(***) 

Sebastien Ammann:

• Color Wheel (2016 [2017], Skirl) A− 
• Resilience (2018 [2020], Skirl) B+(**) 

Ammar 808: Global Control/Invisible Invasion (2019 [2020], Glitterbeat) B+(**) 

Albert Ammons:

• Boogie Woogie Stomp (1938-39 [1998], Delmark) B+(***) 
• /Meade Lux Lewis: The First Day (1939 [1992], Blue Note) B+(***) 

Gene Ammons:

• The Happy Blues (1956 [1991], Prestige/OJC) B+(***) 
• Jammin' With Gene (1956 [1986], Prestige/OJC) B+(**) 
• Funky (1957 [1986], Prestige/OJC) B+(*) 
• The Big Sound (1958 [1991], Prestige/OJC) B+(*) 
• Groove Blues (1958 [1992], Prestige/OJC) B+(**) 
• /Sonny Stitt: Boss Tenors: Straight Ahead From Chicago August 1961 (1961 [1992], Verve) B+(***) 
• The Gene Ammons Story: Gentle Jug (1961-62 [1992], Prestige) B+(**) 
• /Sonny Stitt: Boss Tenors in Orbit! (1962 [2002], Verve) A− 
• Angel Eyes (1960-62 [1998], Prestige/OJC) B+(**)  The Boss Is Back! (1969 [1993], Prestige) B+(**) 
• /Dexter Gordon: The Chase! (1970 [1996], Prestige) A− 
• Gentle Jug Volume 2 (1960-71 [1995], Prestige) B+(***) 

Lila Ammons: Genealogy (2019 [2020], Lila Ammons Music) B+(**) 

Amnesia Scanner: Another Life (2018, Pan) B+(*) 

Chino Amobi: Paradiso (2017, Non) B 

Amon Düül II: Phallus Dei (1969 [2006], Inside Out/Revisited) B+(***) 

Amok Amor: We Know Not What We Do (2016 [2017], Intakt) A− 

Tori Amos: Little Earthquakes (1991, Atlantic) B 

AMP Trio: Three (2016 [2017], self-released) B 

Amu: Weave (2018, Libra, CD+DVD) B+(*) 

Franck Amsallem: Gotham Goodbye (2018 [2019], Jazz & People) B+(***) 

Curtis Amy:

• /Paul Bryant: The Blues Message (1960, Pacific Jazz) B+(***) 
• /Paul Bryant: Meetin' Here (1961, Pacific Jazz) B+(**) 
• /Paul Bryant: Meetin' Here (1961-62 [2013], Fresh Sound) B+(**) 
• /Frank Butler: Groovin' Blue (1961, Pacific Jazz) B+(**) 
• Way Down (1962, Pacific Jazz) B+(**) 
• Tippin' On Through (1962, Pacific Jazz) B+(*) 
• Groovin' Blue/Way Down/Tippin' On Through (1961-62 [2013], Fresh Sound, 2CD) B+(**) 
• Peace for Love (1994, Fresh Sound) B+(***) 

Amyl and the Sniffers: Comfort to Me (2021, Rough Trade) A− 

An Horse:

• Rearrange Beds (2009, Mom & Pop) A− 
• Walls (2011, Mom & Pop) B+(***) 

Anáhuac:

• Y_y (2017 [2018], Astral Spirits) B 
• Ascua (2018 [2020], Astral Spirits) B+(*) 

The Anchoress: The Art of Losing (2021, Kscope) B+(***) 

Ancient Methods: Turn Ice Realities Into Fire Dreams (2015, Hands, EP) B+(*) 

. . . And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead: Tao of the Dead (2011, Superball Music) B 

Arild Andersen:

• /Tommy Smith/Paolo Vinaccia: Mira (2012 [2014], ECM) B+(***) 
• In-House Science (2016 [2018], ECM) A− 

Jakob Anderskov: Mysteries (2017 [2018], ILK) B+(**) 

Cat Anderson:

• Cat's in the Alley (1958-59 [2011], Fresh Sound) B+(***) 
• Cat Speaks [The Defnitive Black & Blue Sessions] (1977 [2003], Black & Blue) B+(***) 
• Plays WC Handy [The Defnitive Black & Blue Sessions] (1978 [1997], Black & Blue) A− 

Chris Anderson: Inverted Image/My Romance (1960-61 [2012], Fresh Sound) A− 

Dave Anderson:

• Blue Innuendo (2015 [2016], Label 1) B+(*) 
• Melting Pot (2018, Label1) B+(*) 

Fred Anderson:

• Dark Day + Live in Verona (1979 [2001], Atavistic Unheard Music Series, 2CD) A− 
• The Milwaukee Tapes Vol. 1 (1980 [2000], Atavistic Unheard Music Series) B+(***) 
• Live Volume V (1994 [2019], FPE) B+(***) 
• On the Run: Live at the Velvet Lounge (2000 [2001], Delmark) B+(***) 
• Staying in the Game (2008 [2009], Engine) B+(**) 

Jay Anderson: Deepscape (2018 [2019], SteepleChase) B+(**) 

John Anderson:

• Easy Money (2007, Warner Bros.) B+(*) 
• Bigger Hands (2009, Country Crossing) A− 
• Years (2020, Easy Eye Sound) B+(**) 

Laurie Anderson:

• Homeland (2010, Nonesuch) B+(***) 
• Heart of a Dog (2015, Nonesuch) A− 
• /Kronos Quartet: Landfall (2018, Nonesuch) A− 
• /Tenzin Choegyal/Jesse Paris Smith: Songs From the Bardo (2019, Smithsonian Folkways) B+(***) 

Ray Anderson:

• /Han Bennink/Christy Doran: A B D (1994-95 [2011], Hatology) B+(**) 
• /Mark Helias/Gerry Hemingway: Oahspe (1978 [1979], Auricle) B+(***) 
• Where Home Is (1998 [1999], Enja) A− 
• Love Notes (2009 [2011], Raybone) B+(*) 
• /Han Bennink/Frank Möbus/Ernst Glerum/Paul Van Kemenade: Who Is in Charge? (2010 [2011], Kemo) B+(***) 
• Sweet Chicago Suite (2010 [2012], Intuition) B+(***) 
• Being the Point (2015, Intuition) A− 
• /Han Bennink/Ernst Glerum/Paul Van Kemenade: Checking Out (2016, Kemo) B+(***) 

Reid Anderson/Dave King/Craig Taborn: Golden Valley Is Now (2018 [2019], Intakt) B− 

Stephen Anderson/360° Jazz Initiative: Distracted Society (2015, Summit) B+(**) 

Thomas Anderson:

• The Moon in Transit (Four-Track Demos, 1996-2009) (1996-2009 [2012], Out There) A− 
• On Becoming Human: Four-Track Love Songs (2013, Out There) A− 
• Heaven (2016, Out There) B+(***) 
• My Songs Are the House I Live In (2017, Out There) A− 
• Analog Summer (Four-Tracks and Then Some) (2020, Out There) B+(**) 
• Ladies and Germs (2021, Out There) A− 

Anderson .Paak:

• Venice (2014, OBE/Steel Wool) B+(**) 
• Malibu (2016, OBE/Steel Wool/ArtClub/Empire) A− 
• Oxnard (2018, Aftermath/12 Tone Music) A− 
• Ventura (2019, Aftermath/12 Tone Music) B+(***) 

Brian Andres:

• & the Afro-Cuban Jazz Cartel: This Could Be That (2015 [2016], Bacalao) B+(*) 
• Trio Latino: Mayan Suite (2019 [2020], Bacalao) B+(*) 

Courtney Marie Andrews:

• Honest Life (2016, Mama Bird) B+(*) 
• May Your Kindness Remain (2018, Fat Possum/Mama Bird) B+(*) 
• Old Flowers (2020, Fat Possum) B+(*) 

Android Trio: Other Worlds (2021, Cuneiform) C+ 

Bob Andy:

• Bob Andy's Songbook (1966-68 [1970], Studio One) A− 
• Retrospective (1970-75 [1986], Heartbeat) B 

Anemone: A Wing Dissolved in Light (2013 [2017], NoBusiness) B+(***) 

Dennis Angel: On Track (2014 [2015], Timeless Grooves) B− 

Rebecca Angel:

• Santa Baby (2019, Timeless Grooves, 1) B+(***) 
• Just the Two of Us (2021, Timeless Grooves) B+(*) 

Angel-Ho:

• Death Becomes Her (2019, Hyperdub) B+(*) 
• Alla Prima (2020, Hyperdub, EP) B 

Gretje Angell: In Any Key (2018 [2019], Grevlinto) B+(**) 

Miguel Ângelo: Dança Dos Desastrados (2021, self-released) B+(**) 

Angles 3: Parede (2016 [2018], Clean Feed) A− 

Angles 9:

• Injuries (2013 [2014], Clean Feed) B+(***) 
• Disappeared Behind the Sun (2016 [2017], Clean Feed) A−  
• Beyond Us (2018 [2019], Clean Feed) B+(***) 

Paolo Angeli/Robert Burke/Mirko Guerrini/Jordan Murray/Stephen Magnusson/Stefano Tamborrino: Sardinian Liturgy (2015 [2016], Jazzhead) B+(*) 

Angry Angles: Angry Angles (2005 [2016], Goner) B+(**) 

Anguish: Anguish (2018, RareNoise) B+(**) 

Jason Anick:

• Tipping Point (2013 [2014], Magic Fiddle Music) B+(*) 
• /Jason Yeager: United (2016 [2017], Inner Circle Music) B+(**) 

Anika:

• Anika (2010, Stones Throw) B+(**) 
• Change (2021, Sacred Bones) B+(**) 

Animal Collective:

• Sung Tongs (2004, Fat Cat) C+ 
• Feels (2005, Fat Cat) B+(*) 
• Strawberry Jam (2007, Domino) B+(*) 
• Merriweather Post Pavilion (2009, Domino) B+(*) 
• Centipede Hz (2012, Domino) B− 
• Painting With (2016, Domino) B+(*) 
• Time Skiffs (2022, Sub Pop) B 

Animation: Machine Language (2014 [2015], Rare Noise) B 

Brittany Anjou: Enamigo Reciprokataj (2015-16 [2019], Origin) B+(**) 

Lotte Anker:

• /Craig Taborn/Gerald Cleaver: Live at the Loft (2005 [2009], ILK Music) B+(***) 
• /Craig Taborn/Gerald Cleaver: Floating Islands (2008 [2009], ILK Music) A− 
• /Fred Frith: Edge of the Light (2010 [2015], Intakt) B+(*) 
• What River Is This (2012 [2014], ILK Music) B+(*) 
• /Jakob Riis: Squid Police (2014, Konvoj) B+(*) 
• /Pat Thomas/Ingebrigt Håker Flaten/Ståle Liavik Solberg: His Flight's at Ten (2016 [2018], Iluso) B+(**) 

Alhousseini Anivolla: Anewal/The Walking Man (2012, Riverboat) B+(**) 

Michaela Anne: Desert Dove (2019, Yep Roc) B+(*) 

Annie:

• Don't Stop (2009, Smalltown Supersound) B+(**) 
• Dark Hearts (2020, Annie Melody) B+(**) 

Annie Girl and the Flight: Bodies (2015, United for Opportunity, EP) B+(**) 

Anohni: Hopelessness (2016, Secretly Canadian) B+(*) 

Bill Anschell:

• Rumbler (2016 [2017], Origin) B+(**) 
• Shifting Standards (2017 [2018], Origin) B+(***) 

Tucker Antell: Grime Scene (2017 [2018], OA2) B+(**) 

Anteloper:

• Kudu (2017 [2018], International Anthem) B+(**) 
• Tour Beats Vol. 1 (2020, International Anthem, EP) B+(*) 

Antibalas:

• Antibalas (2012, Daptone) A− 
• Fu Chronicles (2020, Daptone) B+(***) 

Antietam: Victory Park (2004, Carrot Top) B 

The Antlers:

• Hospice (2007-08 [2009], Frenchkiss) B+(**) 
• Burst Apart (2011, Frenchkiss) B+(***) 

Laurie Antonioli:

• Songs of Shadow, Songs of Light: The Music of Joni Mitchell (2013 [2014], Origin) B 
• /Richie Beirach: Varuna (2006-15 [2015], Origin) B− 
• The Constant Passage of Time (2018 [2019], Origin) B+(**) 

Antony and the Johnsons: Swanlights (2010, Secretly Canadian) B− 

Tamar Aphek: All Bets Are Off (2021, Kill Rock Stars) B+(**) 

Aphex Twin:

• Selected Ambient Works 85-92 (1992, R&S) B+(***) 
• I Care Because You Do (1990-94 [1995], Sire) A− 
• Richard D. James Album (1996, Elektra) B+(***) 
• Syro (2014, Warp) A− 
• Computer Controlled Acoustic Instruments, Pt. 2 (2015, Warp, EP) B+(**) 
• Cheetah (2016, Warp, EP) B+(*) 
• Collapse EP (2018, Warp, EP) B+(***) 

Charlie Apicella & Iron City: Groove Machine (2018 [2019], OA2) B+(*) 

Erlend Apneseth: Fragmentarium (2019 [2020], Hubro) B+(***) 

Apparat:

• Walls (2006 [2007], Shitkatapult Strike) B+(***) 
• The Devil's Walk (2011, Mute) B 

Fiona Apple:

• The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than the Driver of the Screw and Whipping Cords Will Serve You More Than Ropes Will Ever Do (2012, Clean Slate/Epic) A− 
• Fetch the Bolt Cutters (2020, Epic) A−  

The Apples in Stereo:

• Tone Soul Evolution (1997, SpinArt) A− 
• Electronic Projects for Musicians (1995-2007 [2008], Yep Roc) B+(***) 
• #1 Hits Explosion (1995-2007 [2009], Yep Roc) A− 
• Travellers in Space and Time (2008-10 [2010], Yep Roc) A− 

AraabMUZIK: Electronic Dream (2011, Duke Productions) B+(**) 

Arab Strap: As Days Get Dark (2021, Rock Action) B+(**) 

Arashi [Akira Sakata/Johan Berthling/Paal Nilssen-Love]: Jikan (2017 [2019], PNL) B+(**) 

Florian Arbenz:

• /Greg Osby: Reflections of the Eternal Line (2020, Hammer) B+(***) 
• /Hermon Mehari/Nelson Veras: Conversation #1: Condensed (2021, Hammer) A− 
• Conversation #2 & #3 (2020 [2021], Hammer) B+(***) 
• /Maikel Vistel/François Moutin: Conversation #4: Vulcanized (2021, Hammer) B+(***) 

Neil Ardley:

• & the New Jazz Orchestra: Jazz Calendar: Olympic Studios '66 (1966 [2020], Jazz in Britain, EP) B+(*) 
• Kaleidoscope of Rainbows: QEH, 20th Oct 75 (1975 [2021], Jazz in Britain, 2CD) A− 

Arbor Labor Union: New Petal Instants (2020, Arrowhawk) B+(**) 

Arbouretum: The Gathering (2011, Thrill Jockey) B 

Khaira Arby:

• Timbuktu Tarab (2010, Clermont Music) B+(***) 
• Live in New York 2010 (2010 [2021], Clermont Music) A− 
• Tchini Tchini (2012, Clermont Music, EP) B+(***) 
• Gossip (2015, Clermont Music) B+(***) 

Arca:

• Xen (2014, Mute) B 
• Mutant (2015, Mute) A− 
• Entrañas (2016, self-released, EP) B+(*) 
• Arca (2017, XL) B 
• @@@@@ (2020, XL) B+(*) 
• Kick I (2020, XL) B+(*) 
• Kick II (2021, XL) B+(*) 
• Kick III (2021, XL) B 
• Kick IIII (2021, XL) B 
• Kick IIIII (2021, XL) B 

Arcade Fire:

• The Suburbs (2010, Merge) A− 
• Reflektor (2013, Merge, 2CD) A− 
• Everything Now (2017, Columbia) A− 

Amber Arcades: Fading Lines (2016, Heavenly) B+(*) 

Archers of Loaf:

• Archers of Loaf Vs. the Greatest of All Time (1994, Alias, EP) B+(**) 
• The Speed of Cattle (1992-94 [1996], Alias) B+(*) 
• Vitus Tinnitus (1997, Alias, EP) B+(**) 
• White Trash Heroes (1998 [2012], Merge) B+(**) 

Architecture in Helsinki: Moment Bends (2011, V2) B+(***) 

Archivist & Fugal: Undertow (2018, BleeD, EP) B+(**) 

The Arcs: Yours, Dreamily (2015, Nonesuch) B 

Arctic Monkeys:

• Humbug (2009, Domino) B 
• Suck It and See (2011, Domino) B− 
• AM (2013, Domino) B− 
• Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino (2018, Domino) C+ 

Roo Arcus: Tumbleweed (2020, Social Family) B+(*) 

Ethan Ardelli: The Island of Form (2018, self-released) B+(***) 

Amédé Ardoin: The Roots of Zydeco: I'm Never Comin' Back (1930-34 [1995], Arhoolie) A− 

Harrison Argatoff: Toronto Streets Tour (2019 [2020], self-released) B+(*) 

Gene Argel: Luminescent (2014 [2015], Origin) B+(**) 

Darcy James Argue:

• Infernal Machines (2008 [2009], New Amsterdam) B+(***) 
• Brooklyn Babylon (2012 [2013], New Amsterdam) B+(**) 
• Real Enemies (2016, New Amsterdam) B+(**) 

Julian Arguëlles:

• Escapade (1999, Provocateur) B+(***) 
• Partita (2005 [2006], Basho) B+(***) 

Julian Argüelles:

• Let It Be Told (2012 [2015], Basho) B+(***) 
• Tetra (2014 [2015], Whirlwind) B+(***) 
• Tonadas (2017 [2018], Edition) B+(**) 

Riddy Arman: Riddy Arman (2021, La Honda) B+(***) 

Armand Hammer:

• Paraffin (2018, Backwoodz Studioz) B+(**) 
• Shrines (2020, Backwoodz Studioz) B+(***) 
• /The Alchemist: Haram (2021, Backwoodz Studioz) B+(**) 

The Armed: Ultrapop (2021, Sargent House) B 

Joe Armon-Jones: Turn to Clear View (2019, Brownswood) B 

Jon Armstrong: Reabsorb (2020, Orenda) B+(**) 

Louis Armstrong:

• Satchmo at Symphony Hall [65th Anniversary]: The Complete Performances (1947 [2012], Hip-O Select, 2CD) A− 
• The Standard Oil Sessions (1950 [2017], Dot Time) B+(**) 
• Satchmo at Pasadena (1951 [2009], Verve) A− 
• Live in Europe (1948-52 [2019], Dot Time) B+(**) 
• Satchmo Serenades (1949-53 [2000], Verve) B+(**) 
• New Orleans Nights (1950-54 [2008], Verve) A− 
• Ambassador Satch (1955 [2000], Columbia/Legacy) A− 
• From the Big Band to the All Stars (1946-1956) (1932-56 [1992], RCA, 2CD) A− 
• Louis Under the Stars (1957 [1958], Verve) B+(*) 
• I've Got the World on a String (1957 [1960], Verve) B 
• /Oscar Peterson: Louis Armstrong Meets Oscar Peterson (1957, Verve) B+(**) 
• Pops Is Tops: The Complete Verve Studio Albums and More (1957 [2018], Verve, 4CD) B 
• The Nightclubs (1950-58 [2017], Dot Time) B+(***) 
• The Complete Newport 1956 & 1958 Recordings (1956-58 [2019], Legacy) A− 
• Louis and the Good Book (1958 [2001], Verve) B 
• Live at the 1958 Monterey Jazz Festival (1958 [2007], MJF) B+(**) 
• /Duke Ellington: The Great Summit: The Master Takes (1961 [2000], Roulette) A 
• Sparks, Nevada 1964! (1964 [2018], Dot Time) A− 
• & Friends: What a Wonderful Christmas (1950-66 [1997], Hip-O) B+(***) 
• 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Louis Armstrong (1949-67 [1999], MCA) A 
• Louis Armstrong and His Friends (1970, Flying Dutchman) B+(*) 
• Fleischmann's Yeast Show & Louis' Home-Recorded Tapes (1937-70 [2009], Jazz Heritage Society, 2CD) B+(***) 

Daymé Arocena: Sonocardiogram (2019, Brownswood) B 

Lynne Arriale: Give Us These Days (2017 [2018], Challenge) B+(*) 

Steve Arrington:

• Dancin' in the Key of Life (1985, Atlantic) B+(***) 
• Down to the Lowest Terms: The Soul Sessions (2019-20 [2020], Stones Throw) B+(*) 

Arrow:

• Soca Savage (1984, Arrow) B+(*) 
• Knock Dem Dead (1987 [1988], Mango) B+(**) 

Art Brut:

• It's a Bit Complicated (2007, Downtown) B+(**) 
• Art Brut vs Satan (2009, Downtown) A− 
• Brilliant! Tragic! (2011, Cooking Vinyl) B+(***) 
• Wham! Bang! Pow! Let's Rock Out! (2018, Alcopop!) B+(**) 

Art Ensemble of Chicago:

• A Jackson in Your House/Message to Our Folks/Reese and the Smooth Ones (1969 [2012], Snapper, 2CD) B+(***) 
• Tutankhamun (1969, Black Lion) B+(*) 
• Bap-Tizum (1972 [1973], Atlantic) B 
• Nice Guys (1978 [1979], ECM) B+(***) 
• Full Force (1980, ECM) B+(***) 
• The Third Decade (1984 [1985], ECM) B+(**) 
• We Are on the Edge: A 50th Anniversary Celebration (2018 [2019], Pi, 2CD) B+(**) 

Artemis: Artemis (2020, Blue Note) B+(**) 

Arthur's Landing: Arthur's Landing (2011, Strut) B+(**) 

Artifacts [Tomeka Reid/Nicole Mitchell/Mike Reed]: . . . And Then There's This (2021, Astral Spirits) A− 

Artists United Against Apartheid: Sun City (1985, Manhattan) A− 

Christian Artmann: Fields of Pannonia (2014 [2015], self-released) B+(*) 

Artvark Saxophone Quartet: Truffles (2010, Challenge) B+(**) 

As Is Featuring Alan & Stacey Schulman: Here's to Life (2017 [2018], self-released) B 

ASAP Ferg: Always Strive and Prosper (2016, Polo Grounds/RCA) B+(**) 

ASAP Rocky:

• LiveLoveASAP (2011, RCA/Polo Grounds Music) B+(***) 
• Long. Live. ASAP (2013, Polo Grounds/RCA) B+(**) 
• At.Long.Last.ASAP (2015, Polo Grounds/RCA) B+(**) 

Byron Asher: Byron Asher's Skrontch Music (2018 [2019], Sinking City) B+(**) 

Ehud Asherie:

• Shuffle Along (2015 [2016], Blue Heron) B+(***) 
• Wild Man Blues (2018 [2019], Capri) B+(**) 

Ashford & Simpson:

• So So Satisfied (1977, Warner Brothers) B+(***) 
• Send It (1977, Warner Brothers) B+(**) 
• Stay Free (1979, Warner Brothers) B+(*) 
• Solid (1984, Capitol) B+(*) 

Ashnikko: Demidevil (2021, Parlophone, EP) B+(**) 

Asleep at the Wheel:

• Comin' Right at Ya (1973, United Artists) A− 
• Asleep at the Wheel (1974, Columbia) B+(**) 
• Texas Gold (1975, Capitol) B+(**) 
• Wheelin' and Dealin' (1976, Capitol) B+(*) 
• The Wheel (1977, Capitol) B+(***) 
• Collision Course (1978, Capitol) B 
• Western Standard Time (1988, Columbia) B+(*) 
• Live From Austin TX (1992 [2006], New West) B+(*) 
• 20 Greatest Hits (1972-2003 [2003], Capitol) B+(**) 
• /Leon Rausch: It's a Good Day (2010, Bismeaux) B+(***) 
• Still the King: Celebrating the Music of Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys (2015, Bismeaux) A− 
• New Routes (2018, Bismeaux) B+(*) 
• Half a Hundred Years (2021, Home) A− 

Takeshi Asai: French Trio Vol. 2 (2014 [2015], De Trois Cités) B+(**) 

Svend Asmussen: Makin' Whoopee! . . . and Music! (2009, Arbors) B 

Clarice Assad: Imaginarium (2014, Adventure Music) B− 

Hashem Assadullahi: Strange Neighbor (2009, 8Bells) B+(**) 

The Association: And Then . . . Along Comes the Association (1966, Valiant) B− 

Fred Astaire:

• The Astaire Story (1952 [2017], Verve) B+(***) 
• Steppin' Out: Astaire Sings (1952 [1994], Verve) B+(***) 

Mulatu Astatke:

• Mulatu of Ethiopia (1972 [2017], Strut) B+(***) 
• Éthiopiques, Vol. 4: Ethio Jazz and Musique Instrumentale (1969-74 [2004], Buda Musique) A− 
• /The Heliocentrics: Inspiration Information, Vol. 3 (2009, Strut) A− 
• Mulatu Steps Ahead (2010, Strut) B+(**) 
• Skeches of Ethiopia (2013, Jazz Village) A− 
• /Black Jesus Experience: To Know Without Knowing (2020, Agogo) B+(***) 

Astronautalis: This Is Our Science (2011, Fake Four) B+(*) 

Asylum Street Spankers:

• Spanker Madness (2000, Spanks-a-Lot) A− 
• Mercurial (2004, Yellow Dog) B+(***) 
• What? And Give Up Show Biz? (2008, Yellow Dog, 2CD) B+(***) 
• The Last Laugh (2014, Yellow Dog) A− 

Ata Kak: Obaa Sima (1994 [2015], Awesome Tapes From Africa) A− 

Nicole Atkins: Goodbye Rhonda Lee (2017, Single Lock) B 

Dem Atlas: Bad Actress (2018, Rhymesayers) B 

Natacha Atlas: Mounqaliba (2010, World Village) B 

Atlas Sound:

• Logos (2007-09 [2009], Kranky) B+(*) 
• Parallax (2011, 4AD) B 

Atmosphere:

• When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Sh*t Gold (2008, Rhymesayers) B+(***) 
• To All My Friends, Blood Makes the Blade Holy: The Atmosphere EPs (2010, Rhymesayers Entertainment) B+(**) 
• The Family Sign (2011, Rhymesayers Entertainment) B+(***) 
• Southsiders (2014, Rhymesayers Entertainment) B+(***) 
• Fishing Blues (2016, Rhymesayers Entertainment) A− 
• Mi Vida Local (2018, Rhymesayers Entertainment) B+(**) 
• Whenever (2019, Rhymesayers Entertainment) B+(***) 
• Word? (2021, Rhymesayers Entertainment) B+(*) 

Atom[TM]:

• Lassigue Bendhaus/Matter (1992 [2019], AtomTM Audio Archive, 2CD) A− 
• HD (2013, Raster-Noton) B+(**) 

Atomic:

• Feet Music (2001, Jazzland) B+(***) 
• Boom Boom (2002 [2003], Jazzland) B+(***)  The Bikini Tapes (2004 [2005], Jazzland, 3CD) B+(***) 
• Happy New Ears! (2005 [2006], Jazzland) B+(*) 
• Retrograde (2007-08 [2008], Jazzland, 2CD) B+(**) 
• Live in Seattle (2008, Jazzland) B+(*) 
• Theater Tilters Vol. 1 (2009 [2010], Jazzland) B+(**) 
• Theater Tilters Vol. 2 (2009 [2010], Jazzland) B+(***) 
• Here Comes Everybody (2011, Jazzland) B+(**) 
• There's a Hole in the Mountain (2012 [2013], Jazzland) B+(*) 
• Lucidity (2014 [2015], Jazzland) B+(***) 
• Six Easy Pieces (2016 [2017], Odin) B+(**) 
• Pet Variations (2018 [2019], Odin) B+(**) 

Atoms for Peace: Amok (2013, XL) B+(*) 

Michaël Attias:

• Nerve Dance (2016 [2017], Clean Feed) B+(***) 
• Ëchos La Nuit (2018 [2019], Out of Your Head) B+(**) 
• /Simon Nabatov: Brooklyn Mischiefs (2014 [2021], Leo) B+(**) 

Attitude!: Pause & Effect (2019 [2021], ESP-Disk) B+(**) 

Gilad Atzmon and the Orient House Ensemble:

• The Tide Has Changed (2010, World Village) B+(***) 
• Songs of the Metropolis (2012 [2013], World Village) B+(***) 

Allison Au:

• The Sky Was Pale Blue, Then Grey (2012 [2014], self-released) B+(**) 
• Forest Grove (2015 [2016], self-released) B+(*) 
• Wander Wonder (2018 [2019], self-released) B+(**) 

Callum Au/Claire Martin: Songs and Stories (2020, Stunt) B+(**) 

Au Pairs: Sense and Sensuality (1982, Kamera) B 

AuB: AuB (2020, Edition) B+(*) 

Auction Project: Slink (2014, self-released) B+(*) 

Audio One:

• An International Report (2014, Audiographic) A− 
• The Midwest School (2014, Audiographic) B+(**) 
• What Thomas Bernhard Saw (2014 [2015], Audiographic) A− 

Dan Auerbach: Keep It Hid (2009, Nonesuch) B+(*) 

Grazyna Auguscik Orchestar: Inspired by Lutoslawski (2013 [2014], Fortune) B+(*) 

Gregg August: Dialogues on Race: Volume One (2020, Iacuessa) B+(***)> 

August Greene: August Greene (2018, Fat Beats) B+(**) 

Aurelio:

• Laru Beya (2011, Sub Pop) B+(**) 
• Lándini (2014, Real World) B+(***) 

Stephen David Austin: A Bakersfield Dozen (2011, self-released) B+(*) 

Tiffany Austin:

• Nothing but Soul (2015, Con Alma) B 
• Unbroken (2018, Con Alma) B+(*) 

Austra:

• Feel It Break (2011, Domino) B+(*) 
• Olympia (2013, Domino) B− 

Autechre:

• Exai (2013, Warp, 2CD) B+(***) 
• Sign (2020, Warp) B 
• Plus (2020, Warp) B 

Autolux: Pussy's Dead (2016. 30th Century/Columbia) B+(***) 

Autosalvage: Autosalvage (1968, RCA Victor) B+(***) 

Autre Ne Veut: Anxiety (2013, Software) B+(***) 

Gene Autry: Blues Singer, 1929-1931: "Booger Rooger Saturday Nite" (1929-31 [1996], Columbia/Legacy) B+(**) 

Angela Autumn: Frontiers Woman (2021, self-released, EP) B+(*) 

Karlis Auzins/Lucas Leidinger/Tomo Jacobson/Thomas Sauerborn: Mount Meander (2015 [2016], Clean Feed) B+(***) 

AVA Trio: Digging the Sand (2018 [2019], Marocco Music) B+(***) 

Available Jelly: Missolonghi: More From 2004 (2004 [2020], Ramboy) B+(**) 

The Avalanches:

• Wildflower (2016, Astralwerks) B 
• We Will Always Love You (2020, Modular) B+(**) 

Average White Band: AWB (1974, Atlantic) B+(**) 

Daniel Avery:

• Song for Alpha (2018, Phantasy Sound/Mute) B+(*) 
• Love + Light (2020, Phantasy Sound) B+(**) 

Teodross Avery:

• In Other Words (1994, GRP) B+(**) 
• & the 5th Power: New Day, New Groove (1998 [2001], 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+(***) 

The Avett Brothers:

• Emotionalism (2007, Ramseur) C 
• I and Love and You (2009, American) B 

Bobby Avey:

• Be Not So Long to Speak (2011 [2013], Minsi Ridge) B+(**) 
• Authority Melts From Me (2012 [2014], Whirlwind) A− 
• Inhuman Wilderness (2015 [2016], Inner Voice Jazz) B+(***) 

Avi Buffalo: At Best Cuckold (2014, Sub Pop) B+(*) 

Omer Avital:

• New Song (2014, Motéma) B+(*) 
• Qantar: New York Experience (2019 [2020], Jazz & People) B+(*) 

The Awakening Orchestra: Volume II: To Call Her to a Higher Plain (2019 [2020], Biophilia) B+(***) 

Awatair: Awatair Plays Coltrane (2019, Fundacja Sluchaj) B+(***) 

Awol One & Factor: The Landmark (2011, Fake Four) B+(**) 

David Axelrod: Songs of Experience (1969, Capitol) B 

Hoyt Axton: The Balladeer: Recorded Live at the Troubadour (1962, Horizon) B+(*) 

Aya: Im Hole (2021, Hyperdub) B+(**) 

Kevin Ayers: The Unfairground (2007, Gigantic) B+(*) 

Roy Ayers:

• Ubiquity (1971 [2009], Verve) B− 
• He's Coming (1971 [2009], Verve) B 
• Virgo Red (1973 [2009], Verve) B− 
• Change Up the Groove (1974 [2008], Verve) B 
• A Tear to a Smile (1975 [2009], Verve) C+ 
• Vibrations (1976 [2008], Verve) C 
• Lifeline (1977 [2007], Verve) C+ 
• You Send Me (1978 [2008], Verve) C 

Albert Ayler:

• New York Eye and Ear Control Revisited (1964 [2021], Ezz-Thetics) B+(*) 
• European Radio Studio Recordings 1964 (1964 [2016], Hatology) B+(**) 
• Copenhagen Live 1964 (1964 [2017], Hatology) B+(**)  Lörrach, Paris 1966 (1966 [2013], Hatology) B+(**) 
• Stockholm, Berlin 1966 (1966 [2011], Hatology) B+(***) 
• 1966: Berlin, Lörrach, Paris & Stockholm. Revisited (1966 [2021], Ezz-Thetics) B+(***) 
• La Cave Live Cleveland 1966 Revisited (1966 [2022], Ezz-Thetics, 2CD) B+(***) 

AZ: Doe or Die II (2021, Quiet Money) B+(**) 

Iggy Azalea:

• Ignorant Art (2011 [2012], Grand Hustle, EP) B+(**) 
• The New Classic (2014, Island) A− 
• Reclassified (2014, Def Jam) B+(**) 
• In My Defense (2019, Bad Dreams/Empire) B+(***) 
• The End of an Era (2021, Bad Dreams/Empire) A− 

Maya Azucena: Cry Love (2011, Half Note) B− 

Jay Azzolina/Dino Govoni/Adam Nussbaum/Dave Zinno: Chance Meeting (2016, Whaling City Sound) B+(**) 

Cardi B:

• Gangsta Bitch Music Vol. 1 (2016, KSR) B+(**) 
• Gangsta Bitch Music Vol. 2 (GBMV2) (2017, KSR) B+(*) 
• Invasion of Privacy (2018, Atlantic) A− 

Eric B. & Rakim: Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em (1990, MCA) B+(***) 

Katy B:

• On a Mission (2011, Columbia) B+(*) 
• Little Red (2014, Columbia) B+(***) 
• Honey (2016, Virgin EMI) B+(**) 

The B-52s:

• Funplex (2008, Astralwerks) A− 
• With the Wild Crowd! (2011, Eagle) B+(***) 

Ab Baars:

• Slate Blue (2014 [2015], Wig) B+(***) 
• Invisible Blow (2012 [2015], Wig) B 

Bab L' Bluz: Nayda! (2020, Real World) B+(*) 

Baba Zula: Hayvan Gibi (2020, Night Dreamer/Gulbara) A− 

Babe, Terror: Horizogon (2020, Glue Moon) B− 

Baby Keem: The Melodic Blue (2021, PgLang/Columbia) B+(*) 

Baby Queen:

• Medicine (2020, Polydor, EP) A− 
• The Yearbook (2021, Polydor) B+(***) 

Babyface: Return of the Tender Lover (2015, Def Jam) B+(***) 

Babyfather: BBF Hosted by DJ Escrow (2016, Hyperdub) B− 

Babyshambles:

• Shotter's Nation (2007, Astralwerks) B+(***) 
• Sequel to the Prequel (2013, Parlophone) B+(***) 

Susana Baca: Afrodiaspora (2011, Luaka Bop) B+(*) 

Ricardo Bacelar: Concerto Para Moviola: Ao Vivo (2015 [2016], Bacelar) B+(*) 

Kevin Bachelder/Jason Lee Bruns: Cherry Avenue (2015, Panout Music Group) B− 

Danny Bacher: Still Happy (2018, Whaling City Sound) B+(*) 

Backxwash:

• Deviancy (2019, Grimalkin, EP) B+(***) 
• God Has Nothing to Do With This Leave Him Out of It (2020, Grimalkin, EP) B+(**) 
• I Lie Here Buried With My Rings and My Dresses (2021, Ugly Hag) B+(*) 

Baco Exu Do Blues: Bluesman (2018, self-released) B+(**) 

John Bacon/Michael McNeill/Danny Ziemann: Refractions (2017 [2019], Jazz Dimensions) B+(***) 

Choi Sun Bae:

• Arirang Fantasy (1995 [2018[, NoBusiness) B+(***) 

Carol Bach-y-Rita: Minha Casa/My House (2016, Arugula) B+(**) 

Backstreet Boys: Backstreet Boys (1996 [1997], Jive) B+(**) 

Bad Bunny:

• X 100RPE (2018, Rimas Entertainment) B+(*) 
• YHLQMDLG (2020, Rimas) B+(**) 
• El Último Tour Del Mundo (2020, Rimas) B+(*) 

Bad Luck: Four (2016 [2018], Origin) B+(***) 

Bad Meets Evil: Hell: The Sequel (2011, Shady/Interscope) B+(**) 

The Bad Plus:

• Never Stop (2010, E1 Entertainment) B+(**) 
• Made Possible (2012, E1) B+(**) 
• Inevitable Western (2014, Okeh) B+(***) 
• /Joshua Redman: The Bad Plus Joshua Redman (2015, Nonesuch) B+(**) 
• It's Hard (2016, Okeh) B+(*) 
• Activate Infinity (2019, Edition) B+(**) 
• The Tower Tapes #4 (2019 [2020], Jazz Club Ferrara) B+(**) 

Bad Religion:

• All Ages (1982-94 [1995], Epitaph) B 
• True North (2013, Epitaph) B+(*) 

Joey Badass:

• Summer Knights (2013, Cinematic Music Group) B+(*) 
• B4.DA.$$ (2015, Cinematic Music Group) B+(***) 
• All-Amerikkkan Bada$$ (2017, Pro Era/Cinematic) A− 

BadBadNotGood:

• BBNG2 (2012, self-released) B+(*) 
• III (2014, Innovative Leisure) B+(**) 
• /Ghostface Killah: Sour Soul (2015, Lex) A− 
• IV (2016, Innovative Leisure) B−  Talk Memory (2021, XL/Innovative Leisure) B 

Badfinger:

• Magic Christian Music (1969 [2010], Captiol) B+(*) 
• No Dice (1970 [2010], Capitol) B 
• Straight Up (1971 [2010], Capitol) B− 
• Ass (1972-73 [2010], Capitol) C+ 

Priscilla Badhwar: Mademoiselle (2014 [2015], self-released, EP) B+(**) 

Jeich Ould Badou: Music From Saharan WhatsApp 03 (2020, Sahel Sounds, EP) B+(*) 

Erykah Badu:

• New Amerykah, Pt. 1: 4th World War (2008, Universal Motown) B+(***) 
• New Amerykah, Pt. 2: Return of the Ankh (2010, Universal/Motown) B+(*) 
• But You Caint Use My Phone (2015, Control Freaq) A− 

Dmitry Baevsky:

• Down With It (2010, Sharp Nine) A− 
• Over and Out (2014 [2015], Jazz Family) A− 
• /Jeb Patton: We Two (2018, Jazz & People) A− 
• Soundtrack (2019 [2021], Fresh Sound New Talent) B+(**) 

Joan Baez: 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Joan Baez (1971-75 [1999], A&M) C+ 

Alice Bag: Blueprint (2018, Don Giovanni) B+(*) 

Issa Bagayogo: Mali Koura (2007 [2008], Six Degrees) B+(**) 

Mike Baggetta: Thieves and Secrets (2013 [2014], Fresh Sound New Talent) B+(*) 

Bahamas: Bahamas Is Afie (2014, Brushfire/Island) B+(**) 

Julian Bahula: Spirit of Malombo: Malombo Jazz, Jabula and Jazz Africa 1966-1984 (1966-84 [2014], Strut, 2CD) B+(**) 

BaianaSystem:

• O Futuro Não Demora (2019, Máquina De Louco) B+(***) 
• OXEAXEEXU (2021, Maquina De Louco) B+(***) 

Benny Bailey:

• In Sweden: 1957-1959 Sessions (1957-59 [2011], Fresh Sound) B+(**) 
• Grand Slam (1978 [1998], Storyville) B+(***) 

Buster Bailey: All About Memphis (1958, Felsted) B+(***) 

Derek Bailey:

• /Mototeru Takagi: Live at FarOut, Atsugi 1987 (1987 [2020], NoBusiness) B+(**) 
• /Company: Klinker (2000 [2018], Confront, 2CD) B 
• Standards (2002 [2007], Tzadik) B+(*) 
• /Evan Parker/Hugh Davies/Jamie Muir/Christine Jeffrey: The Music Improvisation Company (1970, ECM) B 
• /Greg Goodman: Extracting Fish-Bones From the Back of the Despoiler (1992 [2017], The Beak Doctor) B+(**) 

John Bailey:

• In Real Time (2017 [2018], Summit) B+(**) 
• Can You Imagine? (2019 [2020], Freedom Road) B+(**) 

Philip Bailey: Love Will Find a Way (2019, Verve) B+(*) 

Sheryl Bailey & Harvie S: Plucky Strum: Departure (2017, Whaling City Sound) B+(*) 

Victoria Bailey: Jesus, Red Wine & Patsy Cline (2020, Rock Ridge Music) B+(***) 

Lee Bains III & the Glory Fires: Dereconstructed (2014, Sub Pop) B 

Aram Bajakian:

• There Were Flowers Also in Hell (2014, Sanasar) B+(**) 
• Music Inspired by the Color of Pomegranates (2015, Sanasar) B+(**) 

Chet Baker:

• It Could Happen to You: Chet Baker Sings (1958 [2010], Riverside/OJC) B+(**) 
• Plays the Best of Lerner & Loewe [OJC Remasters] (1959 [2013], Fantasy/OJC) B+(*) 
• Chet Is Back! (1962 [2003], RCA) B 
• Broken Wing (1978 [1979], Inner City) B 

Duck Baker:

• There's Something for Everyone in America (1975, Kicking Mule) B+(***) 
• The King of Bongo Bong (1977, Kicking Mule) A− 
• Les Blues Du Richmond: Demos & Outtakes 1973-1979 (1973-79 [2018], Tompkins Square) B+(**) 
• Plymouth Rock: Unreleased & Rare Recordings, 1973-1979 (1973-79 [2020], Tompkins Square) B+(***) 
• Spinning Song: Duck Baker Plays the Music of Herbie Nichols (1995-96 [1996], Avant) B+(***) 
• The Roots & Branches of American Music (2009, Les Cousins) B+(**) 
• Confabulations (1994-2017 [2021], ESP-Disk) A− 

Jeff Baker: Phrases (2017 [2018], OA2) B 

Josephine Baker: Breezin' Along [Art Deco Series] (1926-27 [1995], Columbia/Legacy) B+(***) 

Julien Baker:

• Sprained Ankle (2015, 6131 Records) B+(*) 
• Turn Out the Lights (2017, Matador) B 
• Little Oblivions (2021, Matador) B+(*) 

Sam Baker:

• Mercy (2003 [2004], Blue Lime Stone) A− 
• Pretty World (2006 [2007], Blue Lime Stone) A− 
• Cotton (2009, Music Road) B+(***) 
• Say Grace (2013, self-released) B+(***)  
• Land of Doubt (2017, self-released) B+(*) 
• Horses and Stars (2019, self-released) B+(*) 

Baker's Brew: New Works (2020 [2021], Psychosomatic, 2CD) B+(*) 

Juan Pablo Balcazar:

• Reversible (2013 [2015], Fresh Sound New Talent) B+(**) 
• Suite Resbalosa (2018 [2020], Fresh Sound New Talent) B+(***) 

Daby Balde: Le Marigot Club Dakar (2009, Riverboat) B+(**) 

Rossano Baldini: Humanbeing (2020 [2021], RareNoise) B+(**) 

Bob Baldori/Arthur Migliazza: The Boogie Kings: Disturbing the Peace (2018, Blujazz/Spirit) B+(*) 

Adam Baldych & Helge Lien Trio: Bridges (2015, ACT) B+(***) 

Bali Baby:

• Baylor Swift (2018, Twin, EP) A− 
• Resurrection (2018, Twin, EP) B+(**) 
• Bubbles Bali (2019, Billmania Media) B+(**) 

Balimaya Project: Wolo So (2020 [2021], Jazz Re:Freshed) A− 

Eszter Balint: Airless Midnight (2015, Red Herring) A− 

Balkan Beat Box:

• Blue Eyed Black Boy (2010, Crammed Discs) B+(***) 
• Give (2012, Nat Geo Music) B+(***) 

Jon Balke:

• Warp (2014 [2016], ECM) B+(*) 
• Discourses (2019 [2020], ECM) B 

Marcia Ball:

• Roadside Attractions (2011, Alligator) B+(***) 
• The Tattooed Lady and the Alligator Man (2014, Alligator) B+(*) 
• Shine Bright (2018, Alligator) B+(*) 

Charlie Ballantine: Reflections/Introspection: The Music of Thelonious Monk (2021, Green Mind) B+(***) 

Jeff Ballard: Time's Tales (2013 [2014], Okeh) B+(***) 

Yaala Ballin: Sings Irving Berlin (2021, SteepleChase LookOut) B+(***) 

Ballister:

• Bastard String (2010 [2011], self-released) B+(***) 
• Worse for the Wear (2014 [2015], Aerophonic) B+(***) 
• Slag (2015 [2017], Aerophonic) B+(*) 
• Znachki Stilyag (2019 [2020], Aerophonic) A− 

Dave Ballou:

• Solo Trumpet (2015, Clean Feed) B+(**) 
• & BeepHonk: The Windup (2017 [2018], Clean Feed) B+(**) 

Kelsea Ballerini: Kelsea (2020, Black River) B+(*) 

Ballrogg:

• Abaft the Beam (2014-15 [2017], Clean Feed) B+(**) 
• Rolling Ball (2020, Clean Feed) B+(*) 

Baloji:

• Kinshasa Succursale (2010 [2012], Crammed) B+(**) 
• 137 Avenue Kaniama (2018, Bella Union) B+(***) 

Baloni: Belleke (2012 [2014], Clean Feed) B+(**) 

Balqees: Majnoun (2013, Rotana) B+(***) 

Baltazanis: End of Seas (2015, self-released) B+(*) 

Baltbom!: ¡!Baltbom!¡ (2015, self-released) B+(*) 

Balto!:

• Balto! (2016, self-released) B+(**) 
• Two Cans of Soup (2017, self-released, EP) B− 
• Taco Cat Poops (2018, self-released, EP) B+(**) 
• /Plaidworthy: If the Big Hurt (2015, self-released) B+(***) 

Baltsticks!!: Play You, Play Me (2016, self-released) B+(*) 

J Balvin:

• Vibras (2018, Universal Latin) B+(**) 
• /Bad Bunny: Oasis (2019, Universal Music Latino) B+(**) 
• Colores (2020, Universal Latin) B+(**) 

Kwi Bamba: Kwi Bamba & L'Orchestre De Gama Berema (1997 [2018], Ouch!) B+(***) 

Sorry Bamba: Volume One 1970-1979 (1970-79 [2011], Thrill Jockey) A− 

Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force: Planet Rock: The Album (1982-84 [1986], Tommy Boy) A− 

Heather Bambrick: You'll Never Know (2016 [2017], self-released) B+(**) 

Lucian Ban:

• Elevation: Songs From Afar (2014 [2016], Sunnyside) B+(*) 
• /John Surman/Mat Maneri: Transylvanian Folk Songs: The Bela Bartók Field Recordings (2020, Sunnyside) B+(**) 

Bananagun: The True Story of Bananagun (2020, Full Time Hobby) B+(*) 

Band of Horses:

• Cease to Begin (2007, Sub Pop) B+(*) 
• Infinite Arms (2010, Fat Possum) B+(*) 

Banda Magda: Tigre (2017, GroundUP Music) B+(*) 

Billy Bang:

• Invitation (1982, Soul Note) B+(**) 
• Outline No. 12 (1982 [1983], Celluloid) B+(**) 
• /Dennis Charles: Bangception, Willisau 1982 (1982 [1998], Hatology) B+(**) 
• The Fire From Within (1984 [1985], Soul Note) A− 
• Lucky Man (2008 [2021], BBE, 2CD) B+(**) 
• /William Parker: Medicine Buddha (2009 [2014], NoBusiness) A−