Jazz (Smooth-Crossover-Pop) / Easy Listening

Mindi Abair

• Come As You Are [2004, GRP], B–
• Life Less Ordinary [2006, GRP], B

Akusmi

• Fleeting Future [2022, Tonal Union], B+(**)

Gerald Albright (1957– )

• Kickin' It Up [2004, GRP], B

Alfa Mist (1991– )

• Bring Backs [2021, Anti-], B+(*)
• Variables [2023, Anti-], B+(*)
• Recurring: Live at King's Place [2024, Sekito], B+(**)

Herb Alpert (1935– )

• The Lonely Bull [1962, Shout! Factory], C+
• South of the Border [1964, Shout! Factory], B–
• Whipped Cream and Other Delights [1965, Shout! Factory], B
• Sounds Like [1967, Shout! Factory], B–
• Herb Alpert's Ninth [1967, Shout! Factory], C+
• The Beat of the Brass [1968, Shout! Factory], C–
• Classics, Vol. 1 [1962–70, A&M], B
• Lost Treasures: Rare & Unreleased [1963–74, Shout! Factory], C
• w/Lani Hall: Live: Anything Goes [2009, Concord], B

Corbin Andrick

• Bonzo Squad: There's Always Tomorrow [2019, self-released, EP], B

Android Trio

• Other Worlds [2021, Cuneiform], C+

Dennis Angel

• On Track [2014, Timeless Grooves], B–

Charlie Apicella (1979– )

• w/Iron City: Put the Flavor on It [2008, Carlo Music], B–
• w/Iron City: Sparks [2009, Carlo Music], B
• w/Iron City: Groove Machine [2018, OA2], B+(*)
• w/Charlie Apicella & Iron City Meet The Griots Speak: Destiny Calling [2022, OA2], B+(***)
• Charlie Apicella & Iron City Meet The Griots Speak: Call to Action / Call to Prayer [2022, OA2], B+(**)

Dave Archer

• Dave Corp: The Sweet Life [2007, Sluggo Music], B–

Joe Armon-Jones

• Turn to Clear View [2019, Brownswood], B

Dave Askren

• w/Jeff Benedict: It's All About the Groove [2013, DaWay Music], B+(**)
• w/Jeff Benedict: Denver Sessions [2022, Tapestry], B+(**)

Augi

• Citizens of the World [2012, Diapson West], B+(*)

Roy Ayers (1940–2025)

• Ubiquity [1970, Verve], B–
• He's Coming [1971, 2009), Verve], B
• Virgo Red [1973, Verve], B–
• Change Up the Groove [1974, Verve], B
• A Tear to a Smile [1975, Verve], C+
• Vibrations [1976, Verve], C
• Lifeline [1977, Verve], C+
• You Send Me [1978, Verve], C

Jeff Babko

• Crux [2012, Tonequake], B+(*)
• w/David Piltch: The Libretto Show [2022, Tudor Tones], B+(*)

David Bach

• Otherworld [2013, Integrity Music], B

BadBadNotGood

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

Lisa Marie Baratta

• Summertime Jazz [2012, self-released], B

Jon Batiste (1986– )

• w/Chad Smith, Bill Laswell: The Process [2014, MOD Technologies], B+(***)
• Hollywood Africans [2018, Verve], B+(*)
• Anatomy of Angels: Live at the Village Vanguard [2018, Verve], B+(*)
• We Are [2020, Verve], B+(**)
• World Music Radio [2023, Verve], B+(**)
• Beethoven Blues [Batiste Piano Series, Vol. 1] [2024, Verve], B+(*)
• Big Money [2025, Verve/Interscope], A–

Chris Bauer

• In a Yuletide Groove: Harmonica Jazz for the Holidays [2011, self-released], B–

Walter Beasley (1961– )

• Beasley [1987, Verve], B–
• Just Kickin' It [1989, Verve], C
• Intimacy [1992, Verve], C+

Beat Funktion

• Moon Town [2013, DO Music], B
• Voodooland [2014, DO Music], B–
• Olympus [2015, DO Music], B

George Benson (1943– )

• It's Uptown [1966, Columbia], B+(***)
• Shape of Things to Come [1968, Verve], B+(*)
• Tell It Like It Is [1969, Verve], B
• I Got a Woman and Some Blues [1969, Verve], C
• White Rabbit [1971, CTI/Sony Masterworks], B
• Beyond the Blue Horizon [1971, CTI/Sony Masterworks], B+(*)
• Body Talk [1973, CTI/Sony Masterworks], B
• Breezin' [1976, Warner Brothers], B
• The Essential George Benson [1963–80, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], B
• Irreplaceable [2004, GRP], C–
• Songs and Stories [2009, Concord/Monster Music], C+
• Guitar Man [2011, Concord], B–

Berlioz

• Jazz Is for Ordinary People [2023, self-released, EP], B+(*)

Randy Bernsen

• Grace Notes [2015, Jericho Jams], B

Black Lives [2021– ]

• From Generation to Generation [2021, Jammin' Colors, 2CD], B+(**)
• People of Earth [2024, Jammin' Colors], B+(***)

Black Nile

• Indigo Garden [2026, Hen House Studios], B+(***)

Blackbyrds

• City Life [1973–74, 2025), Craft], B+(*)

Kenny Blake

• w/Maria Shaheen: Go Where the Road Leads [2012, Summit], B+(*)

Blue Lab Beats

• Blue Eclipse [2024, Blue Adventure], B

Mike Bogle (1961– )

• Dr. Mike Bogle: Let There Be Light [2021, MBP/Groove], B

David Boswell

• Windows [2012, My Quiet Moon], B–
• Storyboard: w/Alex Locascio, Rod McDowell: Hello [2014, My Quiet Moon], B

Chris Botti

• When I Fall in Love [2004, Columbia], B–

Rick Braun (1955– )

• Esperanto [2003, Warner Brothers], B–

Tom Braxton

• Endless Highway [2009, Pacific Coast Jazz], B–

Brazzamerica

• Brazzamerica [2016, self-released], B+(**)

The Brecker Brothers [1975–1981]

• The Brecker Brothers Collection / Volume One [1975–81, Novus], B
• Sneakin' Up Behind You: The Very Best of the Brecker Brothers [1975–81, Arista/Legacy], B
• Return of the Brecker Brothers [1992, Verve], B

Bright Dog Red

• Under the Porch [2022, Ropeadope], B+(*)

Brian Bromberg (1960– )

• Choices [2004, A440], B
• Downright Upright [2006, Artistry], B
• Full Circle [2016, Artistry], B

Butcher Brown

• Camden Session [2018, Gearbox], B+(*)
• #KingButch [2020, Concord Jazz], B+(*)
• Encore [2021, Concord Jazz, EP], B
• Butcher Brown Presents Triple Trey [2022, Concord Jazz], B+(**)
• Solar Music [2023, Concord Jazz], B

Norman Brown

• Just Between Us [1992, Verve], B

Alex Bugnon

• Head Over Heels [1990, Orpheus], B
• Free [2005, Narada], B

Mindy Canter

• Fluteus Maximus: One Session, One Take [2011, Mindela Music], B–

Kenny Carr

• Idle Talk [2014, self-released], B+(*)
• Exit Moon [2015, Zoozazz Music], B+(*)

Steve Carter

• Cosmopolis [2008, self-released], B

Craig Chaquico (1954– )

• Midnight Noon [2004, Higher Octave], B
• Holiday [2005, Higher Octave], C+

Chicago Soul Jazz Collective

• w/Dee Alexander: On the Way to Be Free [2022, JMarq], B+(*)

Frankie Cicala

• Frankie Plays! [2006, 3B's], B–

Marc Ciprut

• Moonshine [2024, White Label], B

Jeff Coffin (1965– )

• Into the Air [2012, Ear Up], B
• Between Dreaming and Joy [2022, Ear Up], B+(**)
• w/Jordan Perlson, Viktor Krauss: Coffin / Perlson / Krauss [2023, Ear Up], B+(***)
• Wild Iris Brass Band: Way Up [2025, Ear Up], B+(*)

Louis Cole

• Quality Over Opinion [2022, Brainfeeder], B+(*)

Steve Cole

• Spin [2005, Narada Jazz], C+

Nick Colionne

• Keepin' It Cool [2005, Narada Jazz], B
• No Limits [2008, Koch], B–

Charles Compo

• Foolish Pleasure [2012, Chaos Music], B

Joyce Cooling

• This Girl's Got to Play [2004, Narada Jazz], C
• Revolving Door [2006, Narada Jazz], B–

Corima

• Hunab Ku [2026, Soleil Zeuhl], B+(*)

Chris Cortez

• Aunt Nasty [2008–2012, Blue Bamboo Music], B–

The Crusaders (1971–76)

• Pass the Plate [1971, Verve], B–
• Images [1978, Blue Thumb], B
• The Golden Years [1962–81, GRP, 3 CD], B
• Rural Renewal [2003, PRA/Verve], C

Brian Culbertson

• Come On Up [2003, Warner Brothers], B–

Barry Danielian

• Metaphorically Speaking [2013, Tariqah], B+(*)

Daoud

• Ok [2025, ACT Music], B+(*)

Dapp Theory

• Layers of Chance [2008, Contrology/ObliqSound], B+(**)

Eric Darius

• Night on the Town [2004, Higher Octave Music], B
• Just Getting Started [2006, Narada Jazz], B

Yussef Dayes (1993– )

• Black Classical Music [2023, Brownswood/Nonesuch], A–

Karl Denson (1968– )

• Dance Lesson #2 [2001, Blue Note], B
• Lunar Orbit [2007, Bobby Ace], B–
• Karl Denson's Tiny Universe: Brother's Keeper [2009, Shanachie], B+(**)

DJ Notoya

• Funk Tide: Tokyo Jazz-Funk From Electric Bird 1978–87 [1978–87, Wewantsounds/Electric Bird], B–

Domi and JD Beck

• Not Tight [2022, Apeshit/Blue Note], B–
• Who Asked? [2026, Apeshit/Blue Note], B–

Donkeyazz

• Play the Blues [2021, Singo], C

Down to the Bone [1997– ]

• Cellar Funk [2004, Narada Jazz], B–
• Spread Love Like Wildfire [2005, Narada Jazz], B+

George Duke (1946–2013)

• Faces in Reflection [1974, Verve], B
• Feel [1974, Verve], B–
• I Love the Blues, She Heard My Cry [1975, Verve], B
• The Essential George Duke [1977–90, Epic/Legacy, 2 CD], B
• Dream Weaver [2013, Heads Up], B–

Candy Dulfer (1969– )

• Crazy [2012, Razor & Tie], B+(*)

Jimmy Earl (1957– )

• Jimmy Earl [1995, Severn], B+(*)
• Stratosphere [1999, Severn], B

Ebi Soda [2019– ]

• Honk If You're Sad [2022, Tru Thoughts], B+(*)

Ecco La Musica

• Morning Moon [2011, Big Round], B

Mark Egan (1951– )

• Truth Be Told [2009, Wavetone], C+
• About Now [2014, Wavetone], B–

Damian Erskine

• So To Speak [2010, DE], B+(**)

Ezra Collective [2017– ]

• You Can't Steal My Joy [2019, Enter the Jungle], B
• Where I'm Meant to Be [2022, Partisan], B+(**)
• Dance, No One's Watching [2024, Partisan], B+(*)

Fathers

• Fathers [2026, Blue Note], B

Fazer

• Plex [2022, City Slang], B+(**)

Flea

• Honora [2026, Nonesuch], B–

Foreign Motion

• In Flight [2013, self-released], B+(**)

Patrick Forgas

• Forgas Band Phenomena: L'Axe de Fou / Axis of Madness [2008, Cuneiform], B+(**)

Fourplay [1991– ]

• Journey [2004, Bluebird], C

The Funky Organics

• The Funky Organics [2016, Chicken Coup/Summit], B

Kenny G (1959– )

• Ultimate Kenny G [1986–2002, Arista], C+
• The Essential Kenny G [1986–2004, Arista/Legacy, 2 CD], C

The Galactic Cowboy Orchestra

• All Out of Peaches [2011, New Folk], B+(*)

Leo Gandelman

• Brazilian Groove Band: Anatomy of Groove [2009, Far Out], B

Garage A Trois [2003– ]

• Outre Mer [2005, Telarc], A–
• Always Be Happy, but Stay Evil [2011, The Royal Potato Family], B
• Calm Down Cologne [2019, Royal Potato Family], B+(*)

Mike Garson (1945– )

• Conversations With My Family [2006, Resonance, CD+DVD], B+(*)

Maxfield Gast

• Eat Your Beats [2009, Militia Hill], B–
• Side by Side [2010, Militia Hill], B+(**)
• Ogo Pogo [2014, Militia Hill], B+(**)

Cochemea Gastelum

• The Electric Sound of Johnny Arrow [2010, Mowo!], B+(*)
• Cochemea: All My Relations [2019, Daptone], B+(**)
• Cochemea: Vol. II: Baca Sewa [2021, Daptone], B+(*)

Ghost Rhythms [2007– ]

• Live at Yoshiwara [2019, Cuneiform], B+(*)
• Spectral Music [2021, Cuneiform], B–

Gnappy

• Unloaded [2006, Bean Pie], B

Alan Goldsher

• The Complete Pocket Sessions [2019, Gold Note], B–

Golems of the Red Planet

• Surf Masada: The Compositions of John Zorn [2026, Heyday Again], B+(***)

Jeff Golub (1955–2015)

• Temptation [2005, Narada Jazz], B
• Blues for You [2009, E1 Music], B

Richie Goods

• Live at the Zinc Bar [2007, Richman], B+(**)
• Three Rivers [2014, Richman], B

Cameron Graves

• Planetary Prince [2017, Mack Avenue], B–
• Seven [2021, Mack Avenue], B–
• Live From the Seven Spheres [2022, Mack Avenue], B–

Euge Groove

• Livin' Large [2004, Narada Jazz], C+
• Just Feels Right [2005, Narada Jazz], B–

Morgan Guerin

• Tales of the Facade [2024, Candid], B+(*)

Steve Haas

• The Haas Company: w/Andy Timmons: Vol. 1: Galactic Tide [2024, Psychiatric], B
• The Haas Company: w/Frank Gambale: Vol. 2: Celestial Latitude, B+(**)
• w/Samuel Hällkvist: Vol. 3: Song for Mimi [2024, Psychiatric], B+(*)
• w/Jerry Goodman: Vol. 4: Thirteen [2025, Psychiatric], B

Marsha Heydt

• One Night [2007, Blue Toucan], C+
• Diggin' the Day [2013, Blujazz], B

HHY

• HHY and and Macumbas: Camouflage Vector: Edits From Live Actions 2017–2019 [2017–2019, Nyege Nyege Tapes], B+(**)
• HHY and the Kampala Unit: Lithium Blast [2020, Nyege Nyege Tapes], B+(*)
• HHY and the Kampala Unit: Turbo Meltdown [2025, Nyege Nyege Tapes], B+(**)

High Pulp

• Pursuit of Ends [2022, Anti-], B+(*)
• Days in the Desert [2023, Anti-], B+(**)

Warren Hill

• Pop Jazz [2005, Native Language], B–
• La Dolce Vita [2008, Koch], B–

Al Hirt (1922–99)

• At the Mardi Gras [1962, BMG Classics], B
• Greatest Hits [1962–64, RCA], B+

Johnny Hodges

• Yeah . . . About That [2012, Veritas], B

Hot 8 Brass Band

• Big Tuba [2025, Tru Thoughts], B+(**)

Incognito [1981– ]

• Adventures in Black Sunshine [2004, Narada Jazz], B+
• Eleven [2006, Narada Jazz], B
• Beer + Things + Flowers [2006, Narada Jazz], C+

Brian Jackson (1952– )

• This Is Brian Jackson [2022, BBE], B+(*)

Paul Jackson (1947– )

• Funk on a Stick [2005, Backdoor], B+(*)

Jackson Garrett [2008– ]

• Let Sleeping Dogs Lie [2011, self-released], C

Jaga Jazzist [2001– ]

• One-Armed Bandit [2010, Ninja Tune], B+(**)
• Pyramid [2020, Brainfeeder], B+(**)

Jake Breaks [2021– ]

• Breaksy [2021, Wide Hive], B+(**)

Bob James (1939– )

• Explosions [1965, ESP], B+(***)
• Once Upon a Time: The Lost 1965 New York Studio Sessions [1965, Resonance], B+(**)
• Angels of Shanghai [2004–2005, Koch], B
• w/David Sanborn: Quartette Humaine [2013, Okeh], B+(**)
• Bob James Trio: Feel Like Making Live! [2022, Evolution], B

Boney James

• Pure [2004, Warner Brothers], B–

The Jazz Crusaders [1961–1971]

• At the Lighthouse / Pacific Jazz Records [1962, Blue Note], B+(**)
• Old Socks, New Shoes . . . New Socks, Old Shoes [1970, Verve], B

Jazzhole [1994– ]

• Blue 72 [2014, Beave Music], B+(**)

Clarence Johnson III

• Watch Him Work [2013, Like Father Like Son Music], B

Norman Johnson

• If Time Stood Still [2010, Pacific Coast Jazz], B

Ronny Jordan (1962–2014)

• A Brighter Day [1999, Blue Note], C+

Stanley Jordan (1959– )

• State of Nature [2008, Mack Avenue], B

Marcus Joseph

• Beyond the Dome [2021, Jazz Re:freshed], B

Bernie Kenerson

• Just You and Me [2007, Bernup], B

John Carroll Kirby

• Blowout [2023, Stones Throw], B–

John Klemmer (1946– )

• Barefoot Ballet [1976, Verve], B+(*)
• Arabesque [1977, Verve], B

Mark Knox

• Places [2006, Dreambox Media], B

Kokoroko

• Kokoroko [2019, Brownswood, EP], B+(*)
• Could We Be More [2022, Brownswood], B
• Tuff Times Never Last [2025, Brownswood], B

Delvon Lamarr

• Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio: I Told You So [2021, Colemine], B+(*)
• Cold as Weiss [2022, Colemine], B+(*)

Las Vegas Boneheads

• Sixty and Still Cookin' [2023, Curt Miller Music], B

Karl Latham (1961– )

• Living Standards II [2024, Dropzone Jazz], B+(*)

Hubert Laws (1939– )

• Morning Star [1972, Sony Masterworks], B–
• In the Beginning [1974, CTI/Sony Masterworks], B

Ronnie Laws (1950– )

• The Best of Ronnie Laws [1975–80, Blue Note], C+

LCSM [Likwid Continual Space Motion]

• Earthbound [2020, Super-Sonic Jazz], B+(***)

Danny Lerman

• Ice Cat [2019, Blujazz], B–

Liquid Soul [1996– ]

• Liquid Soul [1996, Ark 21], B–
• Here's the Deal [2000, Shanachie], B
• One-Two Punch [2006, Telarc], B+(**)

Dave Lombardo (1965– )

• Rites of Percussion [2023, Ipecac], B+(**)

Jeff Lorber (1952– )

• Flipside [2005, Narada Jazz], B

Vincent Lyn

• Heaven Bound [2011, Budo], B+(*)
• Wing Sing [2012, Budo], B
• Live in New York City [2013, Budo], B+(*)

Sean Malone

• Cortlandt [1996, Free Electric Sound], B+(*)

Chuck Mangione (1940–2025)

• The Best of Chuck Mangione [1973–88, Columbia/Legacy], C

Ethan Mann

• w/Greg Bandy, Chip Crawford: It's All About a Groove [2009, Petunia], B–

Keith Marks

• Foreign Funk [2006, Markei], B–

Terrace Martin (1978– )

• Velvet Portraits [2016, Ropeadope], B
• w/Robert Glasper, 9th Wonder, Kamasi Washington: Dinner Party [2020, Sounds of Crenshaw, EP], B+(*)
• w/Robert Glasper, 9th Wonder, Kamasi Washington: Dinner Party: Dessert [2020, Sounds of Crenshaw, EP], B+(*)
• Village Days [2020, Sounds of Crenshaw/Empire, EP], B+(**)
• Drones [2021, BMG], B+(**)
• Dinner Party: Enigmatic Society [2023, Sounds of Crenshaw, EP], B

Chris Massey

• Chris Massey's "Nue Jazz Project": Vibrainium [2010, Chris Massey Music], B+(*)

Keiko Matsui

• Walls of Akendora [2005, Narada Jazz], B+

Menahan Street Band

• The Exciting Sounds of the Menahan Street Band [2021, Daptone], B–

Jacob Merlin

• Alchemy of Soul [2009, Backline], B–

Raul Midón (1968– )

• Eclectic Adventurist [2022, Artistry/Mack Avenue], B+(*)
• Lost and Found [2024, ReKondite ReKords], C+

Jason Miles (1952– )

• Miles to Miles: In the Spirit of Miles Davis [2005, Narada Jazz], B–
• What's Going On? [2006, Narada Jazz], B–
• Soul Summit: Live at the Berks Jazz Fest! [2007, Shanachie], B+(**)
• 2 Grover With Love [2008, Koch], B–
• w/Ingrid Jensen: Kind of New [2014, Whaling City Sound], B
• Kind of New 2: Blue Is Paris [2017, Lightyear], B+(*)

Marcus Miller (1959– )

• Silver Rain [2005, Koch], B
• Marcus [2008, Concord Jazz], B
• Afrodeezia [2015, Blue Note], B+(*)

Molly Tigre

• Molly Tigre [2018, Very Special], B+(***)

Monsieur Dubois [2004– ]

• Ruff [2004, Challenge], B

Stanton Moore (1972– )

• III [2006, Telarc], B+(*)
• Emphasis on Parenthesis [2007, Telarc], B–
• Groove Alchemy [2010, Telarc], B+(*)

Mörglbl

• Grötesk [1999–2006, The Laser's Edge], B+(*)

Mr. Groove

• Little Things [2007, DiamonDisc], B–

Dave Mullen

• Mahoney's Way [2006, Roberts Music Group], B+(**)

Mylab

• Mylab [2004, Terminus], A–

Native Soul

• Soul Step [2008, Talking Drum], B+(**)

The New Mastersounds

• Old School [2024, One Note], B+(*)

Novox

• Over the Honeymoon [2014, Label Z Production], C+

O.

• WeirdOs [2024, Speedy Wunderground], B+(*)

Steve Oliver

• Snowfall [2006, Koch], C

Oranj Symphonette

• Plays Mancini [1996, Gramavision], B

Kim Pensyl

• Foreign Love Affair [2014, Summit], B

Pat Petrillo

• Contemporaneous [2024, Innervision], B+(*)

Simon Phillips (1957– )

• Protocol III [2015, Phantom], B

Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra

• Joyful Jazz [2015, MCG Jazz], C

Portico Quartet [2007– ]

• Knee Deep in the North Sea [2007, Vortex], B+(**)
• Isla [2009, Real World], B+(**)
• Portico Quartet [2011, Real World], B
• Live/Remix [2012, Real World, 2CD], B
• Art in the Age of Automation [2017, Gondwana], B+(**)
• Memory Streams [2019, Gondwana], B+(*)
• Terrain [2021, Gondwana], B+(*)
• Monument [2021, Gondwana], B+(*)

Doc Powell

• Cool Like That [2004, Heads Up], B

Roger Powell

• Fossil Poets [2006, Inner Knot], B+(**)

Boots Randolph (1927–2007)

• A Whole New Ballgame [2006, Zoho], B–

Benny Reid (1980– )

• Escaping Shadows [2008, Concord], B

Renegades of Jazz

• Moyo Wangu [2016, Agogo], B+(***)

Revelators Sound System

• Revelators [2022, 37d03d], B+(*)

Karriem Riggins (1975– )

• Alone Together [2012, Stones Throw], B+(*)
• Headnod Suite [2017, Stones Throw], B+(**)

RJ and the Assignment

• Deceiving Eyes [2012, self-released], B+(*)
• The Stroke of Midnight [2013, self-released], B
• Hybrid Harmony [2019, self-released], B

Julius Rodriguez

• Evergreen [2024, Verve], B+(***)

Thom Rotella (1951– )

• Out of the Blues [2007, Four Bar Music], B+(*)
• Right Time Left [2025, HighNote], B+(*)

Rich Ruth

• I Survived, It's Over [2022, Third Man], B

Amanda Ruzza

• This Is What Happened [2009, Pimenta], B
• w/Mauricio Zottarelli: Glasses, No Glasses [2013, Pimenta Music], B+(***)

Sachal Studios Orchestra

• Jazz and All That: In Memory of Dave Brubeck [2013, Imagine Music], B–

Philippe Saisse

• At World's Edge [2009, Koch], C

Joe Sample (1939–2014)

• w/David T. Walker: Swing Street Café [1978, Verve], B+(*)

Dave Samuels (1948–2019)

• Caribbean Jazz Project: Afro Bop Alliance [2008, Heads Up], B–

David Sanborn (1945– )

• Close-Up [1988, Reprise], B+
• Upfront [1991, Elektra], A–
• Timeagain [2003, Verve], B
• Closer [2005, Verve], B+

Phil Sargent

• A New Day [2010, Sargent Jazz], B–

Kiefer Shackelford

• When There's Love Around [2021, Stones Throw], B

Dave Sharp

• 7 [2009, Vortex Jazz], B

Scary Pockets [2017– ]

• Scary Goldings: Scary Goldings IV [2021, Pockets], B+(*)

Chip Shelton

• Imbued With Memories [2007, Summit], C+

Lonnie Liston Smith (1940– )

• Visions of a New World [1975, Flying Dutchman/RCA], B–

E. Doctor Smith (1956– )

• Quantum [2013, Edgetone], B

Ronny Smith

• Struttin' [2024, Pacific Coast Jazz], B+(*)

Steve Smith (1954– )

• Steve Smith and Vital Information NYC Edition: Viewpoint [2011, BFM Jazz], B+(*)
• Steve Smith and Vital Information: Time Flies [2022, Wounded Bird], B+(**)
• New Perspective [2024, Drum Legacy], B

Snarky Puppy

• w/Metropole Orkest: Sylva [2014, Impulse!], B+(***)
• Family Dinner Volume Two [2015, Decca], B–
• Culcha Vulcha [2016, Universal], C+

Sons of Ra

• Standard Deviation [2025, Free Electric Sound], B+(*)

The Soul Rebels [1994– ]

• Unlock Your Mind [2012, Rounder], B

The Souljazz Orchestra

• Inner Fire [2014, Strut], B+(*)
• Resistance [2015, Strut], B+(***)
• Chaos Theories [2019, Strut], B+(*)

Soulive [1999– ]

• Break Out [2005, Concord], C+
• Rubber Soulive [2010, Royal Family], C+

Speakers Corner Quartet

• Further Out Than the Edge [2023, OTIH], B+(**)

Greg Spero (1985– )

• Greg Spero's Spirit Fingers: Peace [2020, Ropeadope], B+(*)

Spyro Gyra [1976– ]

• The Deep End [2004, Heads Up], B–

The Stance Brothers

• Kind Soul [2008, Ricky Tick], B

Nick Stefanacci

• 26 Years [2010, NS], B

Ed Stone

• King of Hearts [2014, Sapphire Music], C+

Stooges Brass Band [2003– ]

• It's About Time [2003, The Gruve Label], B+(**)

Story City

• Time and Materials [2012, self-released], B

Doug Stuart

• Dougie Stu: Familiar Future [2020, Ropeadope], B

Joey Stuckey

• Mixture [2012, Senate], B

Susan SurfTone

• Shore [2011, Acme Brothers], B–

Frank Swart

• Funkwrench Blues: Soundtrack for a Film Without Pictuers [2023, Need to Know], B+(*)

Szun Waves

• New Hymn to Freedom [2016–2017, The Leaf Label], B+(*)

Al Thompson Jr.

• City Mainstream [2012, Alcalgar], B

Wayman Tisdale (1964–2009)

• Rebound [2008, Rendezvous], B

Times 4

• Eclipse [2010, Groove Tonic Media], B+(*)

Nestor Torres (1957– )

• Sin Palabras (Without Words) [2004, Heads Up], B–

Trombone Shorty (1986– )

• Backatown [2010, Verve Forecast], C+
• Say That to Say This [2013, Verve], B–
• Parking Lot Symphony [2017, Blue Note], B–
• Lifted [2022, Blue Note], B

John Tropea (1946– )

• Gotcha Rhythm Right Here [2015, STP], B–

Turning Point

• Matador [2005, Native Language], B–

Urban Knights [1995– ]

• Urban Knights V [2003, Narada Jazz], C
• Urban Knights VI [2005, Narada Jazz], C

The Urban Renewal Project

• Go Big or Go Home [2012, Lombardy], C+

Urbanity

• Urban Soul [2017, Alfi], B
• Urbanity [2018, Alfi], B

Freddy V

• Easier Than It Looks [2008, Watersign Productions], B

The Verge [2012– ]

• Introducing . . . the Verge [2012, Danger Productions], B+(*)

Vibration Black Finger

• Blackism [2008, Enid], A–
• Can You See What I'm Trying to Say [2020, Jazzman], B+(***)
• Everybody Cryin' Mercy [2024, Enid], B+(***)

The Waitiki 7

• New Sounds of Exotica [2010, Pass Out], B

Andre Ward

• Steppin' Up [2004, Award/Orpheus], B+

Freddie Washington

• In the Moment [2009, RFW], B

Grover Washington Jr. (1943–99)

• Inner City Blues [1971, Verve], B+(*)
• All the King's Horses [1972, Verve], B
• Soul Box [1973, Verve], A–
• Mr. Magic [1975, Motown], B
• Feels So Good [1975, Verve], B+(**)
• A Secret Place [1976, Verve], B
• Reed Seed [1977, Motown], B
• Winelight [1980, Elektra], B

Kim Waters

• In the Name of Love [2004, Shanachie], C+

Danny Weis (1948– )

• Sweet Spot [2007, Marshmellow], B

Lenny White (1949– )

• Anomaly [2010, Abstract Logix], C+

Kamaal Williams (1989– )

• The Return [2018, Black Focus], B+(**)
• Wu Hen [2020, Black Focus], B+(*)

Pamela Williams

• Sweet Saxations [2005, Shanachie], B–

Dan Wilson

• Things Eternal [2023, Brother Mister/Mack Avenue], B+(**)

Peter Xifaras

• Fusion [2023, Music With No Expiration], B+(*)

Yellowjackets [1981– ]

• Time Squared [2003, Heads Up], B
• Altered State [2005, Heads Up], C
• Twenty Five [2005, Heads Up, CD+DVD], B+(*)
• Lifecycle [2008, Heads Up], B–
• A Rise in the Road [2013, Mack Avenue], B
• Cohearence [2016, Mack Avenue], B+(**)
• Parellel Motion [2022, Mack Avenue], B

Young Pilgrims

• We're Young Pilgrims [2021, Stoney Lane], B–

Adrian Younge (1978– )

• w/Ali Shaheed Muhammad: Jazz Is Dead 001 [2020, Jazz Is Dead, EP], B+(*)
• w/Ali Shaheed Muhammad: Jazz Is Dead 002: Roy Ayers [2020, Jazz Is Dead, EP], B+(**)
• w/Ali Shaheed Muhammad: Jazz Is Dead 3: Marcos Valle [2020, Jazz Is Dead, EP], B+(***)
• w/Ali Shaheed Muhammad: Jazz Is Dead 7: João Donato [2021, Jazz Is Dead, EP], B+(**)
• w/Ali Shaheed Muhammad: Jazz Is Dead 12: Jean Carne [2022, Jazz Is Dead], B+(*)
• w/Ali Shaheed Muhammad: Jazz Is Dead 13: Katalyst [2022, Jazz Is Dead], B+(*)
• w/Ali Shaheed Muhammad: Jazz Is Dead 16: Phil Ranelin and Wendell Harrison [2023, Jazz Is Dead], B+(**)
• Jazz Is Dead 17: Lonnie Liston Smith [2023, Jazz Is Dead], B+(*)
• Jazz Is Dead 18: Tony Allen [2018, Jazz Is Dead], B+(*)
• w/Ali Shaheed Muhammad: Jazz Is Dead 25: Ebo Taylor [2025, Jazz Is Dead], B+(*)
• Something About April III [2025, Jazz Is Dead], B+(*)
• w/Ali Shaheed Muhammad: Jazz Is Dead 26: Antonio Carlos and Jocafi [2026, Jazz Is Dead], B+(***)
• Jazz Is Dead 27: Joyce and Tutty Moreno [2026, Jazz Is Dead], B+(*)

Jon Zeeman

• Zeeland [2008, Membrane], B–

Zubatto Syndicate

• Zubatto Syndicate 2 [2015, Boscology], C+

Various Artists

• Christmas Break: Relaxing Jazz for the Holidays [1992–98, Telarc], B
• Forever, for Always, for Luther: A Tribute to Luther Vandross [2004, GRP], B
• Forever, for Always, for Luther: Vol. II [2006, Rendezvous], B
• Jazz for Couch Potatoes! [2004, Shanachie], B
• Late Night Count Basie [2023, Primary Wave, EP], B+(**)
• Mizell: The Mizell Brothers at Blue Note Records [1972–76, Blue Note], C+