Jazz (2000– ) (Reference)

The reference list includes records that have been obtained and/or rated (in blue) as well as many other records that have been recommended from various sources.

Espen Aalberg

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

Anders Aarum

• Absence in Mind [2002–2003, Jazzaway], B+(***)
• First Communion [2005, Jazzaway], B+(***)

Tom Abbs (1972– )

• Tom Abbs & Frequency Response: Conscription [2003, CIMP]
• w/Frequency Response: Lost and Found [2008, Engine]
• Hawthorne [2018, Engine], B+(***)

Joshua Abrams

• Cipher [2003, Delmark], B
• Represencing [2011, Eremite], B+(**)
• Natural Information [2010–2012, Eremite], A–
• Magnetoception [2013, Eremite], B+(***)
• Joshua Abrams & Natural Information Society: Simultonality [2014–2015, Eremite], A–
• Joshua Abrams & Natural Information Society: Mandatory Reality [2017, Eremite, 2CD], B+(***)
• Natural Information Society: w/Evan Parker: Descension (Out of Our Constrictions) [2019, Aguirre/Eremite], B+(***)
• Chad Taylor: Mind Maintenance [2021, Drag City], B+(***)
• Natural Information Society: Since Time Is Gravity [2021, Eremite], A–

Absolute Ensemble

• w/Joe Zawinul: Absolute Zawinul [2007, Sunnyside], B

Accidental Tourists

Jessica Ackerley

• All of the Colours Are Singing [2022, AKP], B+(*)

Glen Ackerman

• The Glenious inner Planet: The Glenious Inner Planet [2009–2010, Blue Bamboo], B+(**)

Across 7 Street

• Made in New York [2004, Smalls], B–

Active Ingredients [2003– ]

• Titration [2003, Delmark], B+

Ben Adams (1976– )

• Old Thoughts for a New Day [2005, Lunar Module], B+(*)

Nicki Adams

• w/Michael Eaton: The Transcendental [2023, SteepleChase LookOut], B+(**)

Andy Adamson

• A Cry for Peace [2015, Andros], B+(*)

Jason Adasiewicz

• Rolldown [2008, 482 Music]
• Varmint [2008, Cuneiform], B+(***)
• Sun Rooms [2009, Delmark], B+(***)
• Jason Adasiewicz's Sun Rooms: Spacer [2011, Delmark], B+(*)
• Jason Adasiewicz's Sun Rooms: Sun Rooms: From the Region [2013, Delmark], B+(***)
• Roy's World [2017, Corbett vs. Dempsey], A–
• Roscoe Village: The Music of Roscoe Mitchell [2023, Corbett vs. Dempsey], B+(**)

Nick Adema

• Adema Manoukas Octet: New Roots [2021, self-released], B+(***)
• Urban Chaos [2023, ZenneZ], B+(***)

Ben Adkins

• Salmagundi [2016, Ben Adkins Music], B+(**)

Michael Adkins

• Rotator [2007, Hatology]

Dan Adler

• w/Joey DeFrancesco, Byron Landham: Back to the Bridge [2010, Emdan Music], B+(**)

Neil Adler

• Emi's Song [2024, self-released], B+(**)

Stefan Aeby (1979– )

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

Jaime Affoumado

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

Konrad Agnas (1990– )

• Agnas Flaten Ståhl Texas: w/Ingebrigt Håker Flaten, Mattias Ståhl, Per Texas Johansson: All Slow Dream Gone [2022, Moserobie], A–
• Rite of Passage [2021, Moserobie], B+(***)

Sophie Agnel (1964– )

• w/John Edwards, Steve Noble: Meteo [2012, Clean Feed], B+(***)
• w/Daunik Lazro: Marguerite D'Or Pâle [2016, Fou], B+(**)
• w/John Edwards, Steve Noble: Aqisseq [2016, ONJazz], B+(**)

Ahanes

• Petrichor [2021, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Ahleuchatistas [2004– ]

• What You Will [2005, Cuneiform], B+(*)
• Even in the Midst . . . [2005–2007, Cuneiform]
• Of the Body Prone [2009, Tzadik], B

Yazz Ahmed

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

Kyle Aho

• Rituals [2021, OA2], B

Aida Severo

• Aida Severo [2007, Slam], B+(***)

AIMToronto Orchestra [2007– ]

• Year of the Boar [2010, Barnyard], B+(*)

Air Craft

• Divergent Path [2021, Craftedair/Blujazz], B

Jason Ajemian

• w/Tony Malaby, Rob Mazurek, Chad Taylor: A Way a Land of Life [2006, NoBusiness], B+(**)
• The Art of Dying [2007, Delmark], B+(*)
• Folklords [2012, Delmark], A–

David Ake

• Bridges [2012, Posi-Tone], B+(**)
• Humanities [2017, Posi-Tone], B+(***)

Ambrose Akinmusire (1982– )

• Prelude . . . to Cora [2008, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)
• When the Heart Emerges Glistening [2010, 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+(**)
• Beauty Is Enough [2023, Origami Harvest], B+(*)
• Owl Song [2023, Nonesuch], B+(*)

Tetuzi Akiyama (1964– )

• w/Nicolas Field, Gregor Vidic: Interpersonal Subjectivities [2017, Astral Spirits], A–

Akmee

• Neptun [2016, Nakama], B+(***)
• Sacrum Profanum [2023, Nakama], B+(**)

Bob Albanese

• w/Ira Sullivan: One Way / Detour [2008, Zoho], B+(**)
• Time Remembered [2012, Mayimba], B+(*)

Albare (1967– )

• The Road Ahead [2013, Enja], B+(*)
• Only Human [2014, Alfi], B+(**)
• Albare Plays Jobim [2019, Alfi], B+(**)
• Albare Plays Jobim Vol. 2 [2020, Alfi], B+(*)
• Beyond Belief [2023, AM], B+(*)

Albatre

• The Fall of the Damned [2018, Shhpuma], B

Alessio Alberghini

• w/Garrison Fewell: Inverso [2015, Floating Forest], B+(**)

Jeff Albert

• Similar in the Opposite Way [2008, Fora Sound], B+(*)

Jon Alberts

• w/Jeff Johnson, Tad Britton: Apothecary [2007–2008, Origin], B+(**)

Erlend Olderskog Albertsen (1988– )

• Rødssal Neen Glassdør [2018, Dugnad Rec], B+(***)
• Erlend Albertsen Basspace: Name of the Wind [2024, Dugnad Rec], B+(**)

Alchemy Sound Project

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

Susan Alcorn

• w/Joe McPhee, Ken Vandermark: Invitation to a Dream [2019, Astral Spirits]
• Susan Alcorn Quintet: Pedernal [2019, Relative Pitch], B+(**)
• w/Leila Bordreuil, Ingrid Laubrock: Bird Meets Wire [2018, Relative Pitch], B+(*)
• w/Patrick Holmes, Ryan Sawyer: From Union Pool [2022, Relative Pitch], B+(*)
• w/José Lencastre, Hernâni Faustino: Manifesto [2022, Clean Feed], B+(*)
• w/Septeto Del Sur: Canto [2023, Relative Pitch], B+(**)

Melissa Aldana (1988– )

• Melissa Aldana and Crash Trio [2014, Concord Jazz], B+(*)
• Back Home [2015, Wommusic], B+(***)
• Visions [2019, Motéma], B+(**)
• 12 Stars [2021, Blue Note], B+(***)
• Echoes of the Inner Prophet [2024, Blue Note], B+(**)

Ken Aldcroft (1969–2016)

Mats Åleklint (1979– )

• w/Per-Åke Holmlander, Paal Nilssen-Love: Fish and Steel [2018, PNL], B+(***)

Ralph Alessi (1963– )

• This Against That [2002, RKM]
• Look [2005, Between the Lines], B+(***)
• Cognitive Dissonance [2004–2005, CAM Jazz], B+(***)
• Wiry Strong [2008, Clean Feed], B+(***)
• w/Fred Hersch: Only Many [2011–2012, CAM Jazz], B
• Baida [2012, ECM]
• w/Gary Versace, Drew Gress, Nasheet Waits: Quiver [2014, ECM], B+(***)
• Imaginary Friends [2018, ECM], B+(*)
• Ralph Alessi Quartet: It's Always Now [2021, ECM], B+(***)

Aaron Alexander

• Midrash Mish Mosh [2004, Tzadik]

Ariel Alexander

• w/Jon Bremen: Street Cries [2013, self-released], B+(*)

Constantine Alexander

• Firetet [2023, self-released], B+(**)

Joey Alexander (2003– )

• My Favorite Things [2014, Motéma], B+(**)
• Countdown [2016, Motéma], B+(*)
• Joey. Monk. Live! [2017, Motéma], B
• Eclipse [2017, Motéma], B+(**)
• Origin [2022, Mack Avenue], B+(***)

Neil Alexander

• Darn That Dream: Solo Piano Vol. 1 [2011, PDog], B–

Jovan Alexandre

• Collective Consciousness [2014, Xippi], B+(**)

Taru Alexander

• Echoes of the Masters [2022, Sunnyside], B+(***)

Alfjors [2015– ]

• Demons 1 [2015, Shhpuma, EP], B+(**)

Jim Alfredson

• Family Business [2021, Posi-Tone], B+(**)

Neal Alger

• Old Souls [2023, Calligram], B+(**)

Wali Ali

• To Be [2016–2017, Mendicant], B+(**)

Don Aliquo (1960– )

• Jazz Folk [2006, Young Warrior], B
• Southern Excursion Quartet: Trading Post [2007, Artists Recording Collective], B+(***)
• w/Michael Jefry Stevens: Live at Hinton Hall: The Innocence of Spring [2019, self-released], B+(**)
• Growth [2022, Ear Up], B+(**)

All Ones [2006– ]

• Bloom [2006, Number], B+(*)

Mike Allemana

• Vonology [2018–2021, Ears & Eyes], B+(*)

Lina Allemano (1973– )

• Lina Allemano's Ohrenschmaus: Rats and Mice [2019, Lumo], B+(***)
• Glimmer Glammer [2019, Lumo], B+(*)
• w/Axel Dörner: Aphelia [2019, Relative Pitch], B+(*)
• Lina Allemano Four: Vegetables [2020, Lumo], B+(**)
• Lina Allemano Four: Pipe Dream [2021, Lumo], B+(***)
• Canons [2022, Lumo], B+(*)
• w/Uwe Oberg, Matthias Bauer, Rudi Fischerlehner: SOG [2022, Creative Sources], B+(***)

Brandon Allen

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

Dave Allen

• Real and Imagined [2007, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)

Kris Allen

• Beloved [2015, Truth Revolution], B+(**)

Lolly Allen

• Coming Home [2019, OA2], B+(*)

Gonçalo Almeida

• w/Martin van Duynhoven, Tobias Klein: Vibrate in Sympathy [2015, Clean Feed], B+(***)
• Roji: The Hundred Headed Woman [2016, Shhpuma/Clean Feed], B+(***)
• w/Rodrigo Amado, Marco Franco: The Attic [2015, NoBusiness], A–
• States of Restraint [2023, Clean Feed], B+(***)

Livio Almeida

• Action and Reaction [2014, self-released], B+(*)

Maribel Alonso

• Big Bambi: w/Jochem van Dijk: Compositions for Bass Guitar and Bassoon, Vol. I [2022, Greene Avenue Music], B+(**)

Wayne Alpern

• Secular Rituals [2022, Henri Elkan], B+(**)

Christopher Alpiar

• The Jazz Expression [1995, Behip], B+(**)

Joe Alterman

• Give Me the Simple Life [2011, Miles High], B+(**)
• Big Mo and Little Joe: Joe Alterman Plays Les McCann [2023, Joe Alterman Music], B+(**)

Esmée Althuis

• w/Albert Van Veenendaal: The Mystery of Guests [2006–2007, Evil Rabbit], B+(**)

Altus

• Mythos [2024, Biophilia], B+(***)

Béatrice Alunni

• w/Marc Peillon: Dance With Me [2014, ITI], B+(*)

Maja Alvanovic

• Majamisty Trio: Organic [2019, Sokoj], B+(**)
• Majamisty Trio: Wind Rose [2021, Mistyland], B+(*)

Holman Álvarez

• Hidden Objects [2023, Sunnyside], B+(**)

Remi Álvarez

• w/Mark Dresser: Soul to Soul [2008, Discos Intolerancia], B+(***)
• w/Ingebirgt Håker Flaten: First Duet Live [2010, JaZt Tapes], B+(*)

Pedro Melo Alves (1991– )

• In Igma [2019, Clean Feed], B–
• Pedro Melo Alves' Omniae Large Ensemble: Lumina [2020, Clean Feed], B+(*)

John Alvey

• Loft Glow [2022–2023, Jazz Music City], B+(**)

Farida Amadou (1989– )

• w/Pavel Tchikov: Mal De Terre [2021, Trouble in Mind], B+(*)
• w/Jonas Cambien, Dave Rempis: On the Blink [2022, Aerophonic], A–

Rodrigo Amado (1964– )

• Lisbon Improvisation Players: Live Lx_Meskla [2000, Clean Feed], B+(**)
• w/Carlos Zingaro, Ken Filiano: The Space Between [2002, Clean Feed], B+(**)
• Lisbon Improvisation Players: Motion [2002, Clean Feed], B+(*)
• Lisbon Improvisation Players: Spiritualized [2006, Clean Feed], B+(***)
• w/Kent Kessler, Paal Nilssen-Love: Teatro [2004, European Echoes], B+(**)
• w/Carlos Zíngaro, Tomas Ulrich, Ken Filiano: Surface: For Alto, Baritone and Strings [2006, European Echoes], B+(*)
• w/Kent Kessler, Paal Nilssen-Love: The Abstract Truth [2008, European Echoes], B+(**)
• Motion Trio [2009, European Echoes], B+(***)
• w/Taylor Ho Bynum, John Hébert, Gerald Cleaver: Searching for Adam [2010, Not Two], A–
• w/Jeb Bishop: Burning Live at Jazz Ao Centro [2011, JACC], B+(**)
• w/Jeb Bishop: The Flame Alphabet [2011, Not Two], A–
• Wire Quartet [2011, Clean Feed], A–
• w/Joe McPhee, Kent Kessler, Chris Corsano: This Is Our Language [2012, Not Two], A–
• w/Peter Evans: Live in Lisbon [2013, NoBusiness], B+(**)
• w/Peter Evans: The Freedom Principle [2013, NoBusiness], B+(**)
• No Place to Fall [2014, Astral Spirits], A–
• Rodrigo Amado Motion Trio: Desire and Freedom [2016, Not Two], A–
• A History of Nothing [2017, Trost], A–
• The Attic: Summer Bummer [2018, NoBusiness], A–
• w/Dirk Serries: Jazzblazzt [2018, Raw Tonk], B+(**)
• Rodrigo Amado This Is Our Language Quartet: Let the Free Be Men [2017, Trost], A–
• Rodrigo Amado Motion Trio and Alexander von Schlippenbach: w/Alexander von Schlippenbach: The Field [2019, NoBusiness], A–
• Rodrigo Amado Northern Liberties: We Are Electric [2017, Not Two], A–
• The Attic: w/Gonçalo Almeida, Onno Govaert: Love Ghosts [2020, NoBusiness], A–
• Refraction Solo: Live at Church of the Holy Ghost [2021, Trost], A–
• Rodrigo Amado the Bridge: Beyond the Margins [2022, Trost], A
• The Attic & Eve Risser: La Grande Crue [2023, NoBusiness], A–

Gabriel Amargant

• First Station [2008, Fresh Sound New Talent]
• And Now for Something Completely Different [2014, Fresh Sound New Talent], A–

Zoh Amba

• O, Sun [2021, Tzadik], A–
• O Life, O Light [2021, 577 Records]
• O Life, O Light Vol. 2 [2021, 577 Records], B+(***)
• Bhakti [2022, Mahakala Music], B+(***)
• w/Chris Corsano, Bill Orcutt: The Flower School [2023, Palilalia], B+(*)
• Beings: There Is a Garden [2024, No Quarter], A–

Buyu Ambroise

• Blues in Red [2004, Justin Time], B+

The Ambush Party

• The Ambush Party [2008, De Platenbakkerij], B+(**)
• Circus [2011, De Platenbakkerij], B+(**)

Robby Ameen (1960– )

• Diluvio [2019, Origin], B+(*)
• Live at the Poster Museum [2024, Origin], B+(**)

Chris Amemiya

• In the Rain Shadow [2013, OA2], B+(**)

The American Music Project

• On the Bright Side [2004–2005, Inarhyme], B+(*)

The Ames Room

• Bird Dies [2010, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Sebastien Ammann (1981– )

• Samadhi [2012, Fresh Sound New Talent]
• Color Wheel [2015, Skirl], A–
• Resilience [2018, Skirl], B+(**)

Among 3 [2004– ]

• Among 3 [2004–2006, Fresh Sound New Talent], B

Jakob Anderskov

• Mysteries [2017, ILK], B+(**)

Chad Anderson

• Mellifluous Excursions Vol. 1: Where You Been [2022, Mahakala Music], B+(***)

Clipper Anderson

• The Road Home [2010–2011, Origin], B–
• Ballad of the Sad Young Men [2008–2010, Origin], B

Dave Anderson (1966– )

• Clarity [2009, Pony Boy], B
• Blue Innuendo [2015, Label], B+(*)
• Melting Pot [2018, Label1], B+(*)

Scott Anderson

• Nia Quintet: End of Time [2005, BluJazz], B+(**)

Stephen Anderson

• Forget Not [2008, Summit], B+(**)
• w/Joel Frahm: Believe [2012, Summit], B+(**)
• w/360° Jazz Initiative: Distracted Society [2015, Summit], B+(**)

Vijay Anderson

• Hardboiled Wonder Land [2010, Not Two], B+(**)
• Touch and Go Sextet: Live at the Novara Jazz Festival [2012, Nine Winds], B+(***)

Paolo Angeli

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

Miguel Ângelo

• Dança Dos Desastrados [2021, self-released], B+(**)

Jason Anick (1985– )

• Tipping Point [2013, Magic Fiddle Music], B+(*)
• w/Jason Yeager: United [2016, Inner Circle Music], B+(**)
• w/Jason Yeager: Sanctuary [2023, Sunnyside], B+(***)

Brittany Anjou (1984– )

• Enamigo Reciprokataj [2015–2016, Origin], B+(**)

Sam Anning

• Earthen [2024, Earshift Music], B+(***)

Anomonous

• Anomonous [2012, Prom Night], B+(**)

Tucker Antell

• Grime Scene [2017, OA2], B+(**)

Jeff Antoniuk (1965– )

• Brotherhood [2010, JAJU], B+(*)

Hugo Antunes

• Roll Call [2009, Clean Feed], B+(***)

The Aperturistic Trio

• Truth and Actuality [2013, Inner Circle Music], B+(***)

Erlend Apneseth

• Fragmentarium [2019, Hubro], B+(***)

Ray Appleton

• w/Melvin Rhyne: Latin Dreams [2004, Lineage], B+(**)

Dan Aran (1977– )

• Breathing [2009, Smalls], B+(**)

Florian Arbenz (1975– )

• Convergence: Convergence [2020, Hammer], B+(**)
• w/Greg Osby: Reflections of the Eternal Line [2019, Hammer], B+(***)
• w/Hermon Mehari, Nelson Veras: Conversation #1: Condensed [2021, Hammer], A–
• Conversations #2 and #3 [2021, Hammer], B+(***)
• w/Malkel Vistel, François Moutin: Conversation #4: Vulcanized [2021, Hammer], B+(***)
• w/João Barradas, Tineke Postma, Rafael Jerjen: Conversation #5: Elemental [2022, Hammer], B+(***)
• Conversation #6 and #7 [2021, Hammer], B+(***)
• Conversation #8: Ablaze [2022, Hammer], B+(***)
• w/Arno Krijger, Greg Osby: Conversation #9: Targeted [2023, Hammer], B+(***)
• Conversation #10: Inland [2023, Hammer], B+(**)
• Conversation #11 & #12: ON! [2023, Hammer], B+(**)

Vicente Archer

• Short Stories [2022, Cellar], B+(**)

Ethan Ardelli

• The Island of Form [2018, self-released], B+(***)

Harrison Argatoff

• Harrison²: Trout in Swimwear [2019, self-released], B+(***)
• Toronto Streets Tour [2019, self-released], B+(*)

Darcy James Argue (1975– )

• Darcy James Argue's Secret Society: Infernal Machines [2008, New Amsterdam], B+(***)
• Darcy James Argue's Secret Society: Brooklyn Babylon [2012, New Amsterdam], B+(**)
• Darcy James Argue's Secret Society: Real Enemies [2016, New Amsterdam], B+(**)
• Darcy James Argue's Secret Society: Dynamic Maximum Tension [2023, Nonesuch], B+(***)

Nacho Arimany (1976– )

• Silence-Light [2006, Fresh Sound World Jazz], B+(*)

Bruce Arkin

• Wake Up! [2006, Fresh Sound New Talent], B

Jon Armstrong

• Jon Armstrong Sextet: Reabsorb [2020, Orenda], B+(**)

JoVia Armstrong

• JoVia Armstrong & Eunoia Society: The Antidote Suite [2021, Black Earth Music], B+(**)
• JoVia Armstrong & Eunoia Society: Inception [2021, Black Earth Music], B

Jeff Arnal (1971– )

• w/Curt Cloninger: Drum Major Instinct [2021, Mahakala Music], B+(***)

David Arner

• Out/In the Open [2009, Not Two]

Artchipel Orchestra

• w/Jonathan Coe: Suspended Moment: The Music of Jonathan Coe [2021, British Progressive Jazz], B+(**)

Christian Artmann

• Uneasy Dreams [2011, self-released], B+(**)
• Fields of Pannonia [2014, self-released], B+(*)
• The Middle of Life [2021–2022, Sunnyside], B

Artvark Saxophone Quartet

• Truffles [2010, Challenge], B+(**)

Takeshi Asai (1964– )

• French Trio Vol. 2 [2015, De Trois Cités], B+(**)

AsGuests

• Universal Mind [2010, Origin], B+(*)

William Ash

• The Phoenix [2004, Smalls], B+

Byron Asher

• Byron Asher's Skrontch Music [2018, Sinking City], B+(**)
• Nutria: Meeting in Progress [2019, Ears & Eyes], B+(***)
• Basher: Doubles [2021, Sinking City], B+(*)
• Byron Asher's Skrontch Music: Lord, When You Send the Rain [2022, Sinking City], B+(**)

Ehud Asherie (1979– )

• Lockout [2007, Posi-Tone]
• Swing Set [2007, Posi-Tone]
• Modern Life [2009, Posi-Tone], B+(***)
• Organic [2007, Posi-Tone], B+(**)
• w/Harry Allen: Upper West Side [2009, Posi-Tone], A–
• w/Harry Allen: Lower East Side [2009, Posi-Tone], A–
• Shuffle Along [2015, Blue Heron], B+(***)
• Ehud Asherie Trio: Wild Man Blues [2018, Capri], B+(**)

David Ashkenazy

• Out With It [2009, Posi-Tone], B+(***)

Clint Ashlock

• New Jazz Order [2008, self-released], B+(***)

Hashem Assadullahi (1981– )

• Strange Neighbor [2009, 8Bells], B+(**)
• Pieces [2012, OA2], B+(*)

Roy Assaf

• w/Eddy Khaimovich: Andarta [2007, Origin], B+(*)

Andrew Atkinson (1982– )

• Live: Keep Looking Forward [2011, self-released], A–

Atlantic Road Trip

• One [2023, Calligram], B+(**)

Atomic [2000– ]

• Feet Music [2001, Jazzland], B+(***)
• Boom Boom [2002, Jazzland], B+(***)
• Atomic/School Days: Nuclear Assembly Hall [2003, Okka Disk, 2 CD], B+(**)
• The Bikini Tapes [2004, Jazzland, 3CD], B+(***)
• Happy New Ears! [2005, Jazzland], B+(*)
• Atomic/School Days: Distil [2006, Okka Disk, 2 CD], B+(**)
• Retrograde [2007–2008, Jazzland, 2CD], B+(**)
• Live in Seattle [2008, Jazzland], B+(*)
• Theater Tilters Vol. 1 [2009, Jazzland], B+(**)
• Theater Tilters Vol. 2 [2009, Jazzland], B+(***)
• Here Comes Everybody [2011, Jazzland], B+(**)
• There's a Hole in the Mountain [2012, Jazzland], B+(*)
• Lucidity [2014, Jazzland], B+(***)
• Six Easy Pieces [2016, Odin], B+(**)
• Pet Variations [2018, Odin], B+(**)

Attitude!

• Pause and Effect [2019, ESP-Disk], B+(**)

Miguel Atwood-Ferguson

• Les Jardins Mystiques Vol. 1 [2023, Brainfeeder, 3CD], B+(***)

Gilad Atzmon (1963– )

• Exile [2003, Enja/Justin Time], A–
• Musik [2004, Enja], B+(*)
• The Tide Has Changed [2010, World Village], B+(***)
• Songs of the Metropolis [2012, World Village], B+(***)

Allison Au

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

Collum Au

• Songs and Stories [2020, Stunt], B+(**)

AuB

• AuB [2019, Edition], B+(*)

Gregg August

• Late August [2003, Iacuessa], B+(**)
• One Peace [2006, Iacuessa], B–
• Dialogues on Race: Volume One [2020, Iacuessa], B+(***)

Karlis Auzins

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

AVA Trio

• Digging the Sand [2018, Marocco Music], B+(***)
• Ash [2021, Tora, EP], B+(*)

Jean-Jacques Avenel

• Waraba [2004, Songlines], A–

Bobby Avey

• A New Face [2010, JayDell], B+(***)
• Be Not So Long to Speak [2013, Minsi Ridge], B+(**)
• Authority Melts From Me [2012, Whirlwind], A–
• Inhuman Wilderness [2015, Inner Voice Jazz], B+(***)

The Awakening Orchestra [2014– ]

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

Awatair

• Awatair Plays Coltrane [2019, Fundacja Sluchaj], B+(***)

Axolotl [2006– ]

• Memory Theatre [2007, Important]

Tommy Babin (1973– )

• Your Body Is Your Prison [2010, Drip Audio], A–

John Bacon

• resAUnance: w/Jonathan Golove, Esin Gunduz, Michael McNeill: Migration [2014, FMR], B+(**)
• w/Michael McNeill, Danny Ziemann: Refractions [2018, Jazz Dimensions], B+(***)

The Bad Plus [2000– ]

• The Bad Plus [2000, Fresh Sound New Talent], A–
• These Are the Vistas [2003, Columbia], A–
• Give [2004, Columbia], A–
• Suspicious Activiy? [2005, Columbia], B
• Blunt Object: Live in Tokyo [2006, Columbia]
• Prog [2006, Heads Up], B+(**)
• For All I Care [2008, Heads Up], B–
• Never Stop [2010, E1], B+(**)
• Made Possible [2012, E1], B+(**)
• Inevitable Western [2014, Okeh], B+(***)
• w/Joshua Redman: The Bad Plus Joshua Redman [2015, Nonesuch], B+(**)
• It's Hard [2016, Okeh], B+(*)
• Never Stop II [2017, Legbreaker]
• Activate Infinity [2019, Edition], B+(**)
• The Tower Tapes #4 [2019, Jazz Club Ferrara], B+(**)
• The Bad Plus [2022, Edition], B+(**)
• Complex Emotions [2023, Mack Avenue], B+(**)

Art Baden

• How Much of It Is Real [2023, Rainy Days], B+(**)

Joachim Badenhorst

• Baloni: Fremdenzimmer [2010, Clean Feed], B+(*)
• Baloni: Belleke [2014, Clean Feed], B+(**)
• Baloni: Ripples [2015, Clean Feed]

Noah Baerman (1973– )

• Patch Kit [2004, Lemel], B+

Dmitry Baevsky (1976– )

• w/Cedar Walton, Jimmy Cobb: Introducing Dmitry Baevsky [2004, Lineage]
• Down With It [2010, Sharp Nine], A–
• Over and Out [2014, Jazz Family], A–
• w/Jeb Patton: We Two [2018, Jazz & People], A–
• Soundtrack [2019, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
• Kid's Time [2022, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)
• Roller Coaster [2024, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)

Mike Baggetta

• Source Material [2010, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
• Thieves and Secrets [2013, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)

Donald Bailey (1934– )

• Blueprints of Jazz, Vol. 3 [2008, Talking House], B+(***)

John Bailey (1966– )

• In Real Time [2017, Summit], B+(**)
• Can You Imagine? [2019, Freedom Road], B+(**)
• Time Bandits [2022, Freedom Road], B+(**)

David Bailis

• Tree of Life [2024, Create or Destroy], B+(**)

Chase Baird (1988– )

• Crosscurrent [2010, Junebeat], B+(**)

Aram Bajakian

• There Were Flowers Also in Hell [2014, Sanasar], B+(**)
• Music Inspired by the Color of Pomegranates [2015, Sanasar], B+(**)
• Dálava: The Book of Transfigurations [2016, Songlines], B+(*)

Andy Baker

• From Here, From There [2018, Calligram], B+(**)

Jalen Baker

• Be Still [2022, Cellar], B+(*)

Jim Baker

• w/Steve Hunt, Brian Sandstrom, Mars Williams: Extraordinary Popular Delusions [2005, Okka Disk], A–
• w/Steve Hunt, Jakob Heinemann: Horizon Scanners [2022, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Lynn Baker (1955– )

• Azure Intention [2010, OA2], B+(*)
• LectoCoustic [2012, OA2], B+(*)

Matt Baker

• Underground [2011, self-released], B+(*)

Newman Taylor Baker (1943– )

• Singin' Drums: Drum Suite Life [2010, Innova], B+(**)

Baker's Brew [2018– ]

• New Works [2020, Psychosomatic, 2CD], B+(*)

Tarun Balani

• Tarun Balani Collective: Sacred World [2012, self-released], B+(*)

Juan Pablo Balcazar

• The Heckler by Juan Pablo Balcazar: The Heckler: Heckler City [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)
• Reversible [2013, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
• Suite Resbalosa [2018, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)

Rossano Baldini

• Human Being [2020, RareNoise], B+(**)

Bob Baldori

• w/Arthur Migliazza: The Boogie Kings: Disturbing the Peace [2018, Blujazz/Spirit], B+(*)

Adam Baldych (1986– )

• w/Yaron Herman: The New Tradition [2013, ACT]
• w/Helge Lien Trio: Bridges [2015, ACT], B+(***)

Balance

• Conjure [2020, Two Rooms], B+(**)

Charlie Ballantine

• Reflections / Introspection: The Music of Thelonious Monk [2021, Green Mind], B+(***)

Jeff Ballard (1963– )

• w/Lionel Loueke, Miguel Zenon: Time's Tales [2013, Okeh], B+(***)

Costas Baltazanis

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

Lucian Ban (1969– )

• Premonition [2003, CIMP]
• w/Alex Harding: Tuba Project [2005, CIMP], B+(*)
• w/John Hébert: Enesco Re-Imagined [2010, Sunnyside], B+(*)
• Elevation / Mystery [2010, Sunnyside], A–
• w/Mat Maneri: Transylvanian Concert [2011, ECM], B+(***)
• Lucian Ban Elevation: Songs From Afar [2014, Sunnyside], B+(*)
• w/John Surman, Mat Maneri: Transylanian Folk Songs: The Bela Bartók Field Recordings [2020, Sunnyside], B+(**)
• Ways of Disappearing [2021, Sunnyside], B+(**)

David Bandrowski

• David Bandrowski and the Rhumba Defense: French Onion Superman [2021, self-released], B+(**)

Harrison Bankhead (1955–2023)

• Morning Sun Harvest Moon [2010, Engine], A–

Maria Baptist (1971– )

• Maria Baptist Quintet: Essays on Jazz [2023, self-released], B+(***)

Louise Baranger

• Louise Baranger Plays the Great American Groove Book [2017, Summit], B

Diego Barber (1978– )

• Calima [2008, Sunnyside], B+(**)
• The Choice [2010, Sunnyside], B
• w/Hugo Cipres: 411 [2013, Origin], B+(***)

Eric Barber (1972– )

• Maybeck Constructions [2004, pfMentum]

Jonathan Barber

• Jonathan Barber and Vision Ahead: Poetic [2022, Vision Ahead], B+(*)

Rahsaan Barber (1980– )

• Everyday Magic [2010, Jazz Music City], B+(*)
• The Music in the Night [2017, Jazz Music City], B+(**)
• Mosaic [2020, Jazz Music City, 2CD], B+(**)
• Rahsaan Barber and Everyday Magic: Six Words [2022, Jazz Music City], B+(**)

Barcelona Art Orchestra

• Ragtime Stories [2021, Underpool], B+(***)

Barcelona Clarinet Players

• Fantasías Barcelónicas: Tribute to Paquito D'Rivera [2021, Sunnyside], B+(*)

Mike Bardash (1962– )

• Polygon [2013, Rhombus], B+(*)

Sam Bardfeld (1968– )

• Periodic Trespasses [2004, Fresh Sound New Talent], B
• The Great Enthusiasms [2017, BJU], B+(***)

Bark Culture

• Warm Wisdom [2023]

Gilad Barkan

• Live Sessions [2004–2006, New Step, 2 CD], B

Andrew Barker

• w/Matthew Shipp, Charles Waters: Apostolic Polyphony [2001, Drimala], A–
• w/Paul Dunmall, Tim Dahl: Luddite [2012, New Atlantis], B+(**)
• Barker Trio: Avert Your I [2017, Astral Spirits], B+(*)
• w/Daniel Carter: Polyhedron [2017, Astral Spirits], B+(**)
• w/William Parker, Jon Irabagon: Bakuwana [2022, Out of Your Head], B+(***)

Simon Barker

• w/Henry Kaiser, Bill Laswell, Rudresh Mahanthappa: Mudang Rock [2018, Fractal Music], B+(***)

Bill Barner

• Ten Tunes [2011, Bill Barner], B+(*)

Jeff Barnhart

• w/Anne Barnhart: Romances in Ragtime [2004, Jazz Alive]
• w/John Sheridan: Around the World [2005, Summit World]
• In My Solitude [Arbors Piano Series, Volume 16] [2005, Arbors], B

Scotty Barnhart (1964– )

• Say It Plain [2008, Unity Music], B+(***)

Niklas Barnö

• w/Joel Grip, Didier Lassere: Snus [2009, Ayler], B+(**)

Simone Baron

• w/Arco Belo: The Space Between Disguises [2019, GenreFluid], B–

Jeff Barone (1970– )

• Open Up [2008, Jazzed Media], B

João Barradas (1992– )

• Directions [2017, Inner Circle Music], B+(**)
• Solo II: Live at L'Aix-En-Provence [2022, Clean Feed], B+(*)

Barrage

• The Was and Is to Come [2020, Øra Fonogram], B+(***)

Jorge Lima Barreto (1949– )

• Zul Zelub [2005, Clean Feed], A–

Brad Barrett

• w/Joe Morris, Tyshawn Sorey: Cowboy Transfiguration [2018, Fundacja Sluchaj], B+(***)

Daniel Barry (1955– )

• The Jazz Police: The Music of Daniel Barry [2000, Origin]
• Walk All Ways [2007, OA2], B+(**)

Robert Barry (1932–2018)

• w/Fred Anderson: Duets 2001: Live at the Empty Bottle [2001, Thrill Jockey]

Sam Barsh

• I Forgot What You Taught Me [2008, RazDaz/Sunnyside], B+(*)

Richie Barshay (1983– )

• Homework [2004–2005, AYVA], B+(***)

Steve Barta

• Symphonic Arrangement: Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano Trio [2015, Steve Barta Music], B

Nik Bärtsch (1971– )

• Nik Bärtsch's Mobile: Ritual Groove Music [2000–2001, Ronin Rhythm], B+(***)
• Nik Bärtsch's Ronin: Randori [2001, Ronin Rhythm], B+(**)
• Piano Solo [2002, Ronin Rhythm], A–
• Nik Bärtsch's Ronin: Live [2002, Ronin Rhythm], A–
• Nik Bärtsch's Ronin: REA [2003, Ronin Rhythm], A
• Nik Bärtsch's Mobile: AER [2003, Ronin Rhythm], A–
• Stoa [2005, ECM], A–
• Holon [2007, ECM], A–
• Llyria [2010, ECM], B+(***)
• Live [2009–2011, ECM, 2CD], A–
• Nik Bärtsch's Mobile: Continuum [2015, ECM], A–
• Awase [2017, ECM], A–
• Entendre [2019, ECM], B+(**)
• Nik Bärtsch's Ronin: Spin [2023, Ronin Rhythm], B+(***)

Count Basie Orchestra

• Swinging, Singing, Playing [2009, Mack Avenue], B

Dave Bass (1950– )

• Gone [2008–2009, Dave Bass Music], B+(**)
• NYC Sessions [2014, Whaling City Sound], B+(*)

Michael Bates

• A Fine Balance [2004, Between the Lines], B+(**)
• Clockwise [2008, Greenleaf Music], B+(***)
• Acrobat: Music for, and by, Dmitri Shostakovich [2011, Sunnyside], B+(***)
• w/Samuel Blaser: One From None [2011, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)
• Northern Spy [2015, Stereoscopic], B+(***)
• Metamophoses: Variations on Lutoslawski [2023, Anaklasis], B+(**)

Keshav Batish

• Binaries in Cycle [2021, Woven Strands], B+(**)

Patrick Battstone (1954– )

• w/Richard Poole: Mystic Nights [2011, Bat's Tones Music], B+(*)

Matt Bauder

• Memorize the Sky: In Former Times: Live at Ulrichsberger Kaleidophon [2008, Clean Feed], B+(*)
• Day in Pictures [2010, Clean Feed], B+(**)
• Nightshades [2013, Clean Feed], B+(***)

Andrzej Bauer

• w/Adam Baldych, Cezary Duchnowski, Cezary Konrad: Trans-Fuzja [2012, ForTune], B+(**)

Quentin Baxter (1971– )

• Quentin Baxter Quintet: Art Moves Jazz [2022, BME], B+(*)

Edwin Bayard

• The Ogún Meji Duo: #BlackLivesMatter [2014, CFG Multimedia], B+(***)
• The Ogún Meji Duo: For Those Who Have Gone, but Still Remain [2018, CFG Multimedia], B+(***)
• The Ogún Meji Duo: Spirits of the Egungun [2019, CFG Multimedia], A–
• w/Dean Hulett, Mark Lomax II: Trio Plays Mingus [2022, CFG Multimedia], B+(***)
• The Ogún Meji Duo: Freedom Suite [2021, CFG Multimedia], A–

Bayashi [2001–2004]

• Help Is on Its Way [2001, Ayler]
• Rock [2004, Jazzaway], B+(***)

Dave Bayles

• Dave Bayles Trio: Live at the Uptowner [2023, Calligram], A–

Aaron Bazzell

• Aesthetic [2022, self-released], B+(**)

Kenyatta Beasley (1976– )

• The Frank Foster Songbook [2019, Art Vs Transit, 2CD], B+(**)

Beaty Brothers Band

• B3 [2007, Beaty Brothers], B

Beauty School

• Residual Ugly [2015, Humbler], B+(*)

Bebop Trio

• Bebop Trio [2011, Creative Nation Music], B+(***)

Carlos Bechegas

• w/João Madeira, Ulrich Mitzlaff: Open in Finder [2023, 4DaRecord], B+(*)

Gerald Beckett

• The Messenger [2013, Summit], B
• Oblivion [2017, Summit], B+(*)
• Mood [2019, Pear Orchard], B

Shirantha Beddage

• Momentum [2014, Factor], B+(***)

Tim Bedner

• Of Light and Shadow [2012, self-released], B+(*)

Allen Beechey

• Bridging the Gap [2002, Lake]

Gordon Beeferman

• w/Michael Evans, Michael Foster, Shelley Hirsch: Glow [2021, Tripticks Tapes], B+(*)

Beekman

• Vol. 02 [2015, Ropeadope], B+(***)

Jamie Begian

• Big Fat Grin [2010, Innova], B+(**)

Joel Behrman

• Steppin Back [2012, self-released], B+(*)

Dahveed Behroozi (1981– )

• Echos [2021, Sunnyside], B+(*)

Bix Beiderbecke Centennial All Stars [2003– ]

• Celebrating Bix! [2003, Arbors], B

Martin Bejerano

• Trio Miami [2016, Figgland], B+(*)
• #Cubanamerican [2022, Figgland], B+(**)

Bill Belasco

• Three Musicians [2016, Summit], B+(*)

Simon Belelty

• Pee Wee [2020, Jojo], B+(**)

Greg Belisle-Chi

• Koi: Performing the Music of Tim Berne [2020, Relative Pitch], B+(*)

Stephane Belmondo (1967– )

• The Same as It Never Was Before [2011, Sunnyside], B+(**)

Ilia Belorukov

• w/Gabriel Ferrandini: Disquiet [2017, Clean Feed], B+(**)
• w/Vasco Trilla: Laniakea [2017, Astral Spirits], B–

Alex Beltran

• Rift [2022, Calligram], B+(***)

Fernando Benadon (1972– )

• Intuitivo [2009, Innova], B+(**)

Marco Benevento (1977– )

The Benevento Russo Duo [2005– ]

• The Benevento Russo Duo: Best Reason to Buy the Sun [2005, Ropeadope], B
• Benevento/Russo Duo: Play Pause Stop [2006, Butter Problems/Reincarnate Music], B–
• Live at Tonic [2006, Ropeadope, 3 CD], B+(*)
• Invisible Baby [2007, Hyena], B
• Me Not Me [2008, Royal Potato Family], B
• Between the Needles and Nightfall [2010, Royal Potato Family], B+(*)

Marc Benham

• Fats Food: Autour De Fats Waller [2016, Frémeaux & Associés], B+(*)
• Diotope [2020, SteepleChase], B+(**)

Bryan Beninghove

• Organ Trio [2007, self-released], B+(***)

Lakecia Benjamin

• Pursuance: The Coltranes [2020, Ropeadope], B+(*)
• Phoenix [2022, Whirlwind], A–

Aaron Bennett

• w/Darren Johnston, Lisa Mezzacappa, Tim Rosaly: Shipwreck 4 [2015, NoBusiness], B+(*)

Ben Bennett

• w/Zach Darrup, Jack Wright: Never [2018, Palliative], B+(*)

Daniel Bennett (1979– )

• Peace and Stability Among Bears [2011, Bennett Alliance], B+(***)
• The Mystery at Clown Castle [2014, Manhattan Daylight], B+(*)
• Daniel Bennett Group: We Are the Orchestra [2018, Manhattan Daylight Media, EP], B

Dave Bennett (1984– )

• Dave Bennett Celebrates 100 Years of Benny [2006–2008, Arbors], B
• Clarinet Is King: Songs of Great Clarinetists [2010, Arbors], B+(*)
• Don't Be That Way [2013, Mack Avenue], A–
• Blood Moon [2017, Mack Avenue], B+(**)

Richard X Bennett

• Experiments With Truth [2017, Ropeadope], B+(**)
• What Is Now [2017, Ropeadope], B+(**)
• w/Matt Parker: Parker Plays X [2021, BYNK], B+(***)

Curt Berg

• At Stagg Street Studio [2009, Origin], B

Espen Berg (1983– )

• Espen Berg Trio: Bølge [2017, Odin], B+(***)
• Espen Berg Trio: Fjære [2021, Odin], B+(**)
• The Hamar Concert [2022, Odin], B+(**)
• Water Fabric [2023, Odin], A–

Kris Berg

• w/The Metroplexity Big Band: Time Management [2014, Summit/MAMA], B+(*)

Oddgeir Berg

• Oddgeir Berg Trio: A Place Called Home [2024, Ozella], B+(*)

Thomas Bergeron

• Sacred Feast [2015, self-released], C+

Sebastian Bergström

• Correction: Two Nights in April [2009, Ayler], B+(***)
• Correction: w/Mats Gustafsson: Shift [2012, No Business], A–

Antoine Berjeaut (1982– )

• w/Mike Ladd: Wasteland [2013, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)
• w/Makaya McCraven: Moving Cities [2019, I See Colors], B+(**)

Bernard Berkhout

• Royal Flush [2000, Timeless], B+

Sasha Berliner

• Azalea [2019, self-released]
• Onyx [2022, self-released], B+(**)

Josh Berman (1972– )

• Old Idea [2007, Delmark], B+(*)
• There Now [2011, Delmark], B+(***)
• A Dance and a Hop [2015, Delmark], A–
• w/Paul Lytton, Jason Roebke: Trio Discrepancies [2018, Astral Spirits], B+(**)

Matt Berman

• Matt and the City Limits: Crash [2012, Island/Def Jam, EP], B+(**)

Daniel Bernardes

• Liturgy of the Birds: In Memoriam Olivier Messiaen [2018, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Jordi Berni

• w/Santi de la Rubia: Afinke [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)

Eraldo Bernocchi (1963– )

• Metallic Taste of Blood: Doctoring the Dead [2015, RareNoise], B+(**)
• w/Prakash Sontakke: Invisible Strings [2016, RareNoise], B+(***)
• Rosebud [2017, RareNoise], B+(*)
• Like a Fire That Consumes All Before It [2018, RareNoise], B+(*)

Brandon Bernstein

• But Beautiful [2012, Jazz Collective], B+(**)

Chuck Bernstein (1940– )

• Delta Berimbau Blues [2007–2008, CMB], B+(***)

Sarah Bernstein

• Iron Dog: Field Recordings 1 [2005–2006, Iron Dog Music], B+(**)
• Unearthish [2010, Phase Frame Music], B+(***)
• Iron Dog: Interactive Album Rock [2011, self-released], B+(***)
• Still / Free [2015, Leo], B+(***)
• Veer Quartet [2022, New Focus], B

Johan Berthling (1973– )

• Threnody: w/Martin Küchen, Steve Noble: A Paradigm of Suspicion [2018, Trost], B+(***)

David Bertrand

• Palmyra and Other Places [2017, Blujazz], B+(*)

Lea Bertucci

• Resonant Field [2017, NNA Tapes], B+(*)

Aurélien Besnard (1975– )

Max Bessesen

• Trouble [2020, Ropeadope], B+(**)

Faruq Z. Bey (1942– )

• Ashirai Pattern [2003, Entropy Stereo]

Rafiq Bhatia

• Breaking English [2018, Anti-], B+(**)

Pat Bianchi (1975– )

• A Higher Standard [2015, 21-H], B+(*)
• In the Moment [2018, Savant], B
• Something to Say: The Music of Stevie Wonder [2021, Savant], B
• Three [2023, 21H], B+(***)

Andy Bianco

• NYC Stories [2020, Next Level], B+(*)

Tony Bianco

• Machine Mass: w/Dave Liebman: Inti [2012, Moonjune], B+(**)

Doug Bickel

• w/Dennis Marks, Dave Liebman: The Bickel/Marks Group with Dave Liebman [2010, Zoho], B+(**)

Rogério Bicudo (1957– )

• w/Sean Bergin: Mixing It [2008, Pingo], B+(**)

Nick Biello

• Vagabond Soul [2016, Blujazz], B+(**)

Chris Biesterfeldt

• Urban Mandolin [2013, self-released], B

Big Heart Machine

• Big Heart Machine [2017, self-released], B

Big Neighborhood

• 11:11 [2006, Origin, 2CD], B

Steve Bilodeau

• The Sun Through the Rain [2017, self-released], B+(*)

Otmar Binder

• Boogie Woogie Turnaround [2012, Jump River], B+(***)

Daniel Bingert (1970– )

• Berit in Space [2019, Moserobie], B+(***)
• Ariba [2023, Moserobie], A–

Massimo Biolcati (1972– )

• Persona [2008, ObliqSound], B

Luciano Biondini

• w/Michel Godard, Lucas Niggli: What Is There What Is Not [2011, Intakt]
• w/Michel Godard, Lucas Niggli: Mavì [2013, Intakt]
• Senza Fine [2014, Intakt], B+(*)

The Birdhouse Project

• Free Bird [2006, Dreambox Media], B–

Adam Birnbaum

• Travels [2008, Smalls], B+(*)
• Preludes [2023, Chelsea Music Festival], B+(**)

Andrew Bishop

• Time and Imaginary Time [2005, Envoi]
• Hank Williams Project [2006, Envoi]
• De Profundis [2015, Envoi], B+(***)

Todd Bishop

• Plays the Music of Serge Gainsbourg: 69 Année Érotique [2008, Origin], B
• Little Played Little Bird: The Music of Ornette Coleman [2011, Origin], B+(**)
• Travelogue [2014, Origin], B

Andy Biskin

• Early American: Melodies of Stephen Foster [2000, Strudelmedia], B+(***)
• Trio Tragico [2005, Strudelmedia], B+(*)
• The Spokes: w/Curtis Hasselbring, Phillip Johnston: Not So Fast [2009, Strudelmedia], B+(**)
• Act Necessary [2018, Andorfin], B+(**)

David Bixler (1964– )

• Call It a Good Deal [2005, Zoho], B+(*)
• w/Arturo O'Farrill: The Auction Project [2010, Zoho], B+(*)
• Auction Project: Slink [2014, self-released], B+(*)

Jim Black (1967– )

• AlasNoAxis [2000, Winter & Winter], B+(***)
• w/AlasNoAxis: Splay [2001, Winter & Winter], B+(**)
• w/AlasNoAxis: Habyor [2004, Winter & Winter], B+
• w/AlasNoAxis: Dogs of Great Indifference [2006, Winter & Winter], B+(**)
• w/AlasNoAxis: Houseplant [2008, Winter & Winter]
• w/Trevor Dunn, Oscar Noriega, Chris Speed: Endangered Blood [2010, Skirl], B+(***)
• Jim Black Trio: Somatic [2011, Winter & Winter], B+(***)
• w/AlasNoAxis: Antiheroes [2012, Winter & Winter], B+(*)
• My Choice [2000–2012, Winter & Winter], B+(**)
• Endangered Blood: Work Your Magic [2012, Skirl], B+(***)
• Jim Black Trio: Actually
• Jim Black Trio: The Constant [2015, Intakt], B+(***)
• w/Óskar Gudjónsson, Elias Stemeseder, Chris Tordini: Mala Mute [2016, Intakt], B+(*)
• Endangered Blood: Don't Freak Out [2018, Skirl], A–
• Jim Black Trio: Reckon [2019, Intakt], A–
• Jim Black & the Schrimps: Ain't No Saint [2022, Intakt], A–

Black Art Jazz Collective [2016– ]

• Presented by the Side Door Jazz Club [2016, Sunnyside], B+(**)
• Armor of Pride [2018, HighNote], B
• Ascension [2020, HighNote], B+(*)
• Truth to Power [2024, HighNote], B

Black Bombaim

• Titans [2012, Lovers & Lollypops], B+(***)
• Black Bombaim and La La La Ressonance [2014, PAD/Lovers & Lollypops], B+(**)
• Black Bombaim and Peter Brötzmann [2016, Clean Feed], A–

Black Flower

• Magma [2022, Sdban Ultra], B+(***)

Black Music Disaster

• Black Music Disaster [2012, Thirsty Ear], B+(*)

Black Top

• w/Evan Parker: #Two [2014, Babel], B+(***)

Alan Blackman

• The Coastal Suite [2011, self-released], B+(**)

Blacks' Myths

• Blacks' Myths II [2019, Atlantic Rhythms], B+(**)

Daniel Blacksberg

• Perilous Architecture [2012, NoBusiness], B+(***)

Blaer

• Yellow [2019, Ronin Rhythm], B+(**)

Dan Blake

• The Aquarian Suite [2011, Bju'ecords], B+(**)
• Da Fé [2019, Sunnyside], B+(**)

Johnathan Blake (1976– )

• Gone, but Not Forgotten [2014, Criss Cross], B+(***)
• Trion [2018, Giant Step Arts, 2CD], A–
• Homeward Bound [2021, Blue Note], B+(***)
• Passage [2023, Blue Note], B+(**)

Ron Blake (1965– )

• Up Front and Personal [2000, Tahmun]
• Lest We Forget [2003, Mack Avenue]
• Sonic Tonic [2004, Mack Avenue], B+
• Shayari [2007, Mack Avenue], B+(**)
• Mistaken Identity [2021, 7ten33 Productions], B+(***)

Michael Blanco

• In the Morning [2004, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
• No Time Like the Present [2012, Cognitive Dissonance], B+(*)

BlankFor.ms

• w/Jason Moran, Marcus Gilmore: Refract [2023, Red Hook], B+(***)

Tyler Blanton

• w/Joel Frahm: Botanic [2010, Ottimo], B+(*)

Walt Blanton

• Monuments [2006, Origin], B+(*)

Samuel Blaser (1981– )

• Pieces of Old Sky [2008, Clean Feed], B+(**)
• Boundless [2010, Hatology], B+(*)
• w/Paul Motian: Consort in Motion [2010, Kind of Blue], B+(***)
• As the Sea [2011, Hatology], B+(***)
• A Mirror to Machaut [2013, Songlines], B+(**)
• Spring Rain [2014–2015, Whirlwind], B+(**)
• w/Marc Ducret, Peter Bruun: Taktlos Zürich 2017 [2017, Hatology], B+(*)
• Early in the Mornin' [2017, Out Note], B+(*)
• Routes [2021–2022, Enja], B+(***)

Noah Bless

• New York Strong: Latin Jazz! [2020, Zoho], B+(*)

Blink

• The Epidemic of Ideas [2008, Thirsty Ear], B+(***)

Julian Bliss (1989– )

• A Tribute to Benny Goodman [2012, Signum], B+(*)

Bliss Quintet

• Dramaqueen [2022, Jazzland], B+(*)

Lena Bloch

• Feathery [2012, Thirteenth Note], B+(***)
• Lena Bloch & Feathery: Heart Knows [2017, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)
• Lena Bloch & Feathery: Rose of Lifta [2019, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)

Lino Blöchlinger

• Urs Blöchlinger Revisited: Harry Doesn't Mind [2018, Leo], B+(**)

Dan Block

• Dan Block Plays the Music of Duke Ellington: From His World to Mine [2009, Miles High], B+(***)
• Duality [2011, Miles High], B+(**)
• Block Party: A Saint Louis Connection [2015, Miles High], B+(***)

#Bloomerangs

• Moments and Fragments [2020, Instru Dash Mental], B+(*)

Frédéric Blondy (1973– )

Matt Blostein

• w/Vinnie Sperrazza: Ursa Minor [2006, Envoi], B+(*)
• w/Vinnie Sperrazza: Paraphrase [2010, Yeah-Yeah], B+(**)

Ryan Blotnick (1983– )

• Music Needs You [2007, Songlines], B+(***)
• Everything Forgets [2008, Songlines], B+(*)

Ray Blue

• Work [2019, Jazzheads], B+(**)

Blue Cranes

• Observatories [2009, Blue Cranes], B–
• Swim [2013, Cuneiform], B
• My Only Secret [2023, Jealous Butcher/Beacon Sound], B

Blue Lines Trio [2014– ]

• Blue Lines Trio: Chance and Change [2022, Casco], B+(***)

Blue Moods

• Myth and Wisdom [2021, Posi-Tone], B+(**)
• Swing and Soul [2023, Posi-Tone], B+(***)

Blue Muse

• Blue Muse Live [2015, Dolphinium], B

Blue Note All-Stars [2017– ]

• Our Point of View [2017, Blue Note, 2CD], B+(**)

Blue Notes Tribute Orkestra

• Live at the Bird's Eye [2012, self-released], B+(*)

The Blue Series Continuum [2003– ]

• The Good and Evil Sessions [2003, Thirsty Ear], B+
• The Sorcerer Sessions: Featuring the Music of Matthew Shipp [2003, Thirsty Ear], B+

The Blueprint Project

• w/Cecil McBee: The Blueprint Project [2003, Creative Nation Music], A–
• w/Han Bennink: People I Like [2006, Creative Nation Music], B+(***)

John Blum (1968– )

• w/Sunny Murray, William Parker: In the Shade of Sun [2009, Ecstatic Peace!]
• Nine Rivers [2013, ESP-Disk], B+(**)
• w/Jackson Krall: Duplexity [2018, Relative Pitch], B+(***)
• w/David Murray, Chad Taylor: The Recursive Tree [2022, Relative Pitch], A–

Michael Blum

• Initiation [2014, self-released], B+(*)
• w/Jim Stinnett: Commitment [2015, self-released], B+(*)
• Chasin' Oscar: A Tribute to Oscar Peterson [2015, self-released], B+(*)

Martin Blume (1956– )

• w/Tobias Delius, Achim Kaufmann, Dieter Manderscheid: Frames and Terrains [2016, NoBusiness], B+(**)
• w/Wilbert De Joode, John Butcher: Low Yellow [2016, Jazzwerkstatt], B+(**)

Alison Blunt

Stan Bock

• Your Check's in the Mail [2006, OA2], B+(*)
• Feelin' It [2012, OA2], B+(*)

Fiorenzo Bodrato

• Travelling Without Moving [2012, CMC], B+(***)

Body Meπa [2020– ]

• The Work Is Slow [2020, Hausu Mountain], A–
• Prayer in Dub [2024, Hausu Mountain], B+(***)

Erik Bogaerts

• w/Hendrik Lasure, Pit Dahm: Bogaerts & Lasure + Dahm [2016, self-released], B–
• Llop: J.Imp [2017, El Negocito], B+(*)

Luigi Bonafede

• w/Pietro Tonolo: Peace [2005, ObliqSound], B+(**)

Stix Bones

• w/Bob Beamon: Olimpik Soul [2023, BONE Entertainment], B+(*)

Bones and Tones [2009– ]

• Bones and Tones [2009, Freedom Art], B+(**)

Jean-François Bonnel (1959– )

• Jean-François Bonnel and His Swinging Jazz Cats: With Thanks to Benny Carter [2017, Arbors], B+(**)

Dan Bonsanti

• The 14 Jazz Orchestra: Nothing Hard Is Ever Easy [2015, self-released], B
• The 14 Jazz Orchestra: The Future Ain't What It Used to Be [2018, Dabon Music], B

Benjamin Boone

• w/Philip Levine: The Poetry of Jazz [2012–2014, Origin], A–
• w/Philip Levine: The Poetry of Jazz: Volume Two [2012–2018, Origin], A–
• w/The Ghana Jazz Collective: Joy [2019, Origin], B
• The Poets Are Gathering [2017–2020, Origin], B+(***)
• Caught in the Rhythm [2019–2021, Origin], A–
• Confluence: The Ireland Sessions [2023, Origin], B+(***)

Christiane Bopp (1971– )

• w/Jean-Luc Petit: L'Écorce et la Salive [2015, Fou], B+(*)
• w/Jean-Marc Foussat, Emmanuelle Parrenin: Nature Still [2018, Fou], B+(*)

Willi Bopp (1964– )

• w/Camille Émaille, Gianni Gebbia, Heiner Goebbels, Cécile Lartigau, Nicolas Perrin: The Mayfield [2022, Intakt], B+(**)

Mihály Borbély

• w/Quartet B: Crystal Mountain [2003, Fono], A–
• Hungarian Jazz Rhapsody [2014, BMC], B+(***)
• Be by Me Tonight / Gyere Hozzám Estére [2016, BMC], B+(**)

Leila Bordreuil

• w/Michael Foster: The Caustic Ballads [2016, Relative Pitch], B+(*)

Pierre Borel

• Schnell: Live at Sowieso [2017, Clean Feed], A–

Frederic Borey

• Maria [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)

Antonio Borghini (1977– )

• Banquet of Consequences [2023, We Insist], B+(*)

David Borgo

• Kronomorfic: w/Paul Pellegrin: Entangled [2013, OA2], B+(*)

Itamar Borochov (1984– )

• Outset [2011, Realbird], B+(**)
• Blue Nights [2018, Laborie Jazz], B+(**)
• Arba [2022, Greenleaf Music], B+(***)

Lukasz Borowicki

• People, Cats and Obstacles [2014, Fortune], B+(**)

Nathan Borton

• Each Step [2021, OA2], B+(**)

Samantha Boshnack

• Samantha Boshnack's Seismic Belt: Live in Santa Monica [2018, Orenda], A–

Surya Botofasina

• Everyone's Children [2022, Spiritmuse], B+(*)

Heddy Boubaker (1963– )

• Rosa Luxembourg New Quintet: Night Asylum [2008, Not Two], B+(***)

George Bouchard

• Listen to Your Dreams [2013, self-released], B

Andrew Boudreau

• Neon [2021, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)

Kris Bowers (1989– )

• Heroes + Misfits [2012, Concord Jazz], B–

Moses Boyd

• Moses Boyd Exodus: Displaced Diaspora [2018, Exodus], B+(***)
• Dark Matter [2020, Exodus], B+(**)

Andrea Brachfeld

• If Not Now, When? [2017, Jazzheads], B+(*)

Geof Bradfield (1970– )

• Rule of Three [2003, Liberated Zone]
• Urban Nomad [2007, Origin], B+(*)
• African Flowers [2009, Origin], B+(*)
• Melba! [2012, Origin], B+(***)
• Our Roots [2014, Origin], B+(**)
• Birdhoused [2017, Cellar Live], B+(**)
• Yes, and . . . Music for Nine Improvisers [2018, Delmark], B+(**)
• w/Ben Goldberg, Dana Hall: General Semantics [2020, Delmark], B+(***)
• Geof Bradfield Quintet: Quaver [2021, Calligram], B+(***)
• w/Richard D. Johnson, John Tate, Samuel Jewell: Our Heroes [2023, Afar Music], B+(***)
• Colossal Abundance [2023, Caligram], B+(***)

Kevin Brady

• The Kevin Brady Electric Quartet: Plan B [2020, Ubuntu Music], B+(***)

Ted Brancato

• The Next Step [2012, Origin], B+(*)

Jaimie Branch (1983–2022)

• Fly or Die [2017, International Anthem], B+(**)
• Anteloper: Kudu [2017, International Anthem], B+(**)
• w/Dave Rempis, Ingebrigt Håker Flaten, Tollef Østvang: Tripel / Dubbel [2018, Aerophonic], B+(***)
• Fly or Die II: Bird Dogs of Paradise [2019, International Anthem], A–
• Anteloper: Tour Beats Vol. 1 [2020, International Anthem, EP], B+(*)
• Fly or Die Live [2020, International Anthem], A–
• Anteloper: Pink Dolphins [2022, International Anthem], B+(**)
• Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((World War)) [2022, International Anthem], B+(***)

Anthony Branker (1958– )

• Anthony Branker & Ascent: Spirit Songs [2004, Origin], B+(**)
• Anthony Branker & Ascent: Spirit Song [2006, Sons of Sound]
• Blessings [2007, Origin], B+(***)
• Dance Music [2010, Origin], B+(**)
• Dialogic [2011, Origin], B+(***)
• Together [2012, Origin], B+(**)
• Uppity [2012, Origin], A–
• The Forward (Towards Equality) Suite [2014, Origin], B+(***)
• Anthony Branker and Imagine: Beauty Within [2016, Origin], B+(**)
• Anthony Branker & Imagine: What Place Can Be for Us? A Suite in Ten Movements [2022, Origin], A–
• Anthony Branker & Imagine: Songs My Mom Liked [2024, Origin], B+(***)

Craig Brann

• Lineage [2017, SteepleChase], B+(**)

Staffan Bråsjö (1989– )

• Stratosfär [2020, self-released], B+(***)

Tyondai Braxton (1978– )

• History That Has No Effect [2002, JMZ]
• Central Market [2009, Warp]

Sam Braysher

• w/Michael Kanan: Golden Earrings [2016, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)

Wolfert Brederode (1974– )

• Currents [2006, ECM], B+(***)
• Post Scriptum [2010, ECM], B+(**)
• Ruins and Remains [2022, ECM], B+(**)

Patrick Breiner

• Patrick Breiner Double Double: Mileage [2013, Sulde], B+(*)

Georg Breinschmid (1973– )

• Wien Bleibt Krk [2008, Zappel Music], B+(**)
• Fire [2011, Preiser, 2CD], B+(*)

Ellen Brekken

• A Tonic for the Troops: Realm of Opportunities [2022, Odin], B+(**)

Kyle Brenders

• Offset [2012, 18th Note], A–

Peter Brendler

• Outside the Line [2014, Posi-Tone], B+(***)

Patricia Brennan

• Maquishti [2018, Valley of Search], B+(*)
• More Touch [2022, Pyroclastic], B+(***)
• Patricia Brennan Septet: Breaking Stretch [2023, Pyroclastic], A–

Matt Brewer (1983– )

• Ganymede [2018, Criss Cross], A–

Terrence Brewer

• w/Pamela Rose: Don't Worry 'Bout Me [2019, Strong Brew Music, EP], B+(*)

Olie Brice (1981– )

• w/Tobias Delius, Mark Sanders: Somersaults [2014, Two Rivers], B+(***)
• Somersaults: w/Tobias Delius, Mark Sanders: Numerology of Birdsong [2018, West Hill], B+(***)
• w/Binker Golding, Henry Kaiser, N.O. Moore, Eddie Prévost: The Secret Handshake With Danger: Vol. One [2020, 577 Records], B+(*)
• w/Rachel Musson, Mark Sanders: Immense Blue [2022, West Hill], B+(**)

Bridge Quartet

• Day [2007, Origin], B+(**)
• Night [2007, Origin], B+(***)

Bridgetown Sextet

• Functionizin' [2023, Rivermont], B+(**)

Hailey Brinnel

• Beautiful Tomorrow [2023, Outside In Music], B+(***)

The Britton Brothers Band

• Uncertain Living [2009, Record Craft], B+(*)

Howard Britz (1961– )

• Here I Stand [2007, Tee Zee], B

Jakob Bro (1978– )

• Balladeering [2009, Loveland]
• Time [2011, Loveland]
• Gefion [2013, ECM], B+(**)
• w/Lee Konitz, Bill Frisell, Jason Moran, Thomas Morgan, Andrew Cyrille: Taking Turns [2024, ECM], B+(*)
• Streams [2015, ECM], B
• Returnings [2016, ECM], B
• Bay of Rainbows [2017, ECM], B+(**)
• w/Arve Henriksen, Jorge Rossy: Uma Elmo [2020, ECM], B
• w/Joe Lovano: Once Around the Room: A Tribute to Paul Motian [2021, ECM], B+(***)

Zach Brock (1974– )

• Chemistry [2005, Secret Fort], B+
• The Magic Number [2010, Secret Fort], B+(**)
• Almost Never Was [2012, Criss Cross], B+(*)
• w/Matt Ulery, Jon Deitemyer: Wonderment [2019, Woolgathering], B+(**)

Owen Broder

• Heritage: The American Roots Project [2017, ArtistShare], B
• Hodges: Front and Center, Vol. 1 [2021, Outside In Music], A–
• Hodges: Front and Center, Vol. Two [2021, Outside In Music], A–

Paul Brody

• Beyond Babylon [2004, Tzadik], B+(**)

BROM

• Sunstroke [2017, Trost], B+(**)
• Dance With an Idiot [2020, Trost], B+(***)

Vilhelm Bromander

• In This Forever Unfolding Moment [2021, Thanatos], A–

Magnus Broo (1965– )

• Sudden Joy [2002, Dragon]
• The Godforgottens: w/Sten Standell, Johan Berthling, Paal Nilssen-Love: Never Forgotten, Always Remembered [2006, Clean Feed], A–
• Rules [2017, Moserobie], B+(**)

Brooklyn Jazz Underground [2011– ]

• A Portrait of Brooklyn [2011, Bju'ecords], B+(**)

The Brooklyn Repertory Ensemble

• Pragmatic Optimism [2006, 360 Degree], B–

Brooklyn Sax Quartet [2000– ]

• Far Side of Here [2005, Omnitone], B

Niels Brouwer

• Boi Akih: Liquid Songs [2016, TryTone], B+(*)

Bill Brovold

• w/Jamie Saft: Serenity Knolls [2016, Rare Noise], B+(*)

Alex Brown (1987– )

• Pianist [2009, Sunnyside], B

Andy Brown (1975– )

• Soloist [2014, Delmark], B+(*)
• Direct Call [2015, Delmark], B+(*)

Damon Brown

• Blues on the Run [2000, Jazz House]
• Good Cop Bad Cop [2000–2001, 33 Jazz]

Guillermo E. Brown (1976– )

• Soul at the Hands of the Machine [2002, Thirsty Ear], B+

Jaimeo Brown

• Transcendence [2012, Motema], B+(*)
• Jaimeo Brown Transcendence: Work Songs [2016, Motéma], B+(***)

James Brown

• Song Within the Story [2021, NGP], B+(**)

John Brown

• Merry Christmas, Baby [2006–2007, House of Swing], B+(*)
• Terms of Art: A Tribute to Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, Vol. 1 [2007, House of Swing], B+(*)
• Quiet Time [2013, Brown Boulevard], B+(**)

Justin Brown (1984– )

• Nyeusi [2015–2017, Biophilia], B–

Maurice Brown

• Hip to Bop [2004, Brown], B+

Otis Brown III

• The Thought of You [2014, Blue Note], B

Rich Brown

• Abeng [2015, self-released], B+(**)

Sheldon Brown

• Sheldon Brown Group: Blood of the Air [2018, Edgetone], B+(*)

Chris Brubeck

• Live at Arthur Zankel Music Center [2011, Blue Forest], B+(***)
• Brubeck Brothers Quartet: Life Times [2012, Blue Forest], B+(***)

Dan Brubeck

• Celebrating the Music and Lyrics of Dave and Iola Brubeck [2013, Blue Forest, 2CD], B+(***)

Dan Bruce

• Dan Bruce's :Beta Collective: Time to Mind the Mystics [2022, Shifting Paradigm], B+(**)

Kyle Bruckmann (1971– )

• Entymology [2000, Barely Auditable]
• And [2001, Musica Genera]
• Six Synaptics [2002, Barely Auditable]
• Grand Mal [2003, Barely Auditable]
• Wrack [2003, Red Toucan]
• Kyle Bruckmann's Wrack: Cracked Refraction [2010, Porter], B+(***)
• Kyle Bruckmann's Wrack: . . . Awaits Silent Tristero's Empire [2013, Singlespeed], B+(**)
• Kyle Bruckmann's Degradient: Dear Everyone [2017, Not Two, 2CD], B+(**)
• w/Tim Daisy, Phillip Greenlief, Lisa Mezzacappa: Semaphore [2022, Relay], B+(**)

Natalia Brunke

• High Fiddelity: Tell Me! [2004–2010, High Fiddelity], B+(*)

Brussels Jazz Orchestra

• w/Joe Lovano: Wild Beauty [2012, Half Note], B+(***)

Nicholas Brust (1986– )

• Frozen in Time [2018, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)

Peter Bruun

• w/Søren Kjærgaard, Jonas Westergaard: Th&emacron;saurós [2022, ILK], B+(*)

Paul Brusger

• A Soul Contract [2022, SteepleChase], B+(*)

Paul Bryan (1967– )

• Cri$el Gems [2020, self-released], B+(*)

A Bu

• 88 Tones of Black and White [2014, Blujazz, CD+DVD], B+(*)

Kelly Bucheger

• House of Relics [2012, Harder Bop], B+(**)

Martin Budde

• Back Burner [2023, Origin], B+(*)

Alex Budman

• Instruments of Mass Pleasure [2005, OA2]
• Budman/Levy Orchestra: From There to Here [2010, OA2], B

Jarod Bufe

• New Spaces [2017, OA2], B+(***)

Build an Ark

• Peace With Every Step [2004, Plug Research], B

Bex Burch

• There Is Only Love and Fear [2023, International Anthem], A–

Rob Burger

• Lost Photograph [2002, Tzadik]
• City of Strangers [2009, Tzadik], B

Joe Burgstaller (1970– )

• Mozart's Blue Dreams and Other Crossover Fantasies [2009, Summit]
• License to Thrill [2012, Summit], B+(*)

Greg Burk (1969– )

• Checking In [2002, Soul Note]
• Carpe Momentum [2002, Soul Note], B+(**)
• Nothing, Knowing [2003, 482 Music], B+
• Many Worlds [2007, 482 Music], B+(***)
• w/Vicente Lebron: Unduality [2010, Accurate], B
• The Path Here [2009, 482 Music], B+(**)
• The Detroit Songbook [2017, SteepleChase], B+(**)
• w/Ron Seguin, Michel Lambert: Sound Neighbors [2020, Tonos], B+(***)
• Simple Joys [2019, Tonos], B+(*)

Aaron Burnett (1981– )

• Aaron Burnett & the Big Machine: Jupiter Conjunct [2019, Fresh Sound New Talent], B

John Burnett

• West of State Street / East of Harlem [2008, Delmark], B+(*)
• w/Buddy De Franco: Down for Double [2000–2010, Delmark], B

Johanna Burnheart

• Burnheart [2020, Ropeadope], B+(*)

Scott Burns

• Passages [2005, Origin], B+(*)
• w/John Wojciechowski, Geof Bradfield: Tenor Time [2021, Afar Music], B+(*)

Burnt Sugar/The Arkestra Chamber [2001– ]

• Blood on the Leaf: Opus No. 1 [2001, Trugroid], A–
• That Depends on What You Know: Fubractive: Since Antiquity Suite [2002, Trugroid], B+
• That Depends on What You Know: The Sirens Return: Keep It Real 'Til It Flatlines [2002, Trugroid], B+
• That Depends on What You Know: The Crepescularium [2002, Trugroid], B
• w/Butch Morris, Pete Cosey, Melvin Gibbs: The Rites: Conductions Inspired by Stravinsky's Le Sacre Du Printemps [2003, Trugroid/Avantgroid], B+
• Black Sex Yall: Liberation and Bloody Random Violets [2003, Trugroid, 2 CD], B
• Not April in Paris: Live From Banlieus Bleues [2004, Trugroid], B+(***)
• If You Can't Dazzle Them With Your Brilliance, Then Baffle Them With Your Blisluth [2004, Trugroid, 2CD], B+(***)
• Live From Minnegiggle Falls [2004, Avant Groidd], B+(**)
• More Than Posthuman: Rise of the Mojosexual Cotillion [2006, Trugroid, 2CD], B+(***)
• Chopped and Screwed: Volume 2 [2007, Trugroid], B
• Making Love to the Dark Ages [2008, Live Wired], B+(***)
• All Ya Needs That Negrocity [2008–2011, Avant Groidd], A–
• All Your Zombies Dig the Luminosity [2016–2017, Avant Groidd], B+(***)
• Twentieth Anniversary Mixtapes: Groiddest Schnizzits: Volume One [2001–2017, Trugroid/Avantgroidd], B+(***)
• Twentieth Anniversary Mixtapes: Groiddest Schnizzits: Volume Two [2001–2017, Trugroid/Avantgroidd], B+(***)
• Twentieth Anniversary Mixtapes: Groiddest Schnizzits: Volume Three [1999–2017, Trugroid/Avantgroidd], B+(***)
• Angels Over Oakanda [2018–2021, Avantgroidd], A–
• Rebellum: Darknuss [2021, Avantgroidd], B+(***)
• w/Marque Gilmore: The Reconstru-Ducted Repatriation Road-Rage ReMiXeS [2020–2021, Avantgroidd], B+(**)

Ludovica Burtone

• Sparks [2020, Outside In Music], B+(**)

Mark Buselli

• Buselli/Wallarab Jazz Orchestra: Basically Baker [2004, GM]
• Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra: w/Brent Wallarab: Where or When [2008, Owl Studios], A–
• An Old Soul [2008, Owl Studios], B+(**)
• Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra: Mezzanine [2010, Owl Studios], B
• Untold Stories [2014, OA2], B+(**)
• Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra: Basically Baker Vol. 2: The Big Band Music of David Baker [2016, Patois, 2CD], B+(*)
• Buselli/Wallarab Jazz Orchestra: The Gennett Suite, B+(***)

Marnix Busstra (1965– )

• Buzz Bros Band: Ppff Unk [2009, Buzz Music], B
• Sync Dreams [2013, Buzz Music], B+(**)
• Firm Fragile Fun [2015, Buzz Music], B+(*)

Isrea Butler

• Congo Lament [2023, Vegas], B+(***)

Johnny Butler

• Solo [2009, Johnny Butler Jazz], B
• Scurvy: Fracture [2010, Johnny Butler Jazz], B+(*)

Anna Butterss

• Activities [2022, Colorfield], B+(***)
• SML: Small Medium Large [2022–2023, International Anthem], B+(***)
• Mighty Vertebrate [2024, International Anthem], B+(***)

Oguz Buyukberber (1970– )

• w/Simon Nabatov: Wobbly Strata [2014, TryTone], B+(**)
• w/Tobias Klein: Reverse Camouflage [2015, TryTone], B+(**)

Chris Byars (1970– )

• Night Owls [2001–2002, Smalls], B+(**)
• Photos in Black, White and Gray [2006, Smalls], A–
• Jazz Pictures at an Exhibition of Himalayan Art [2007, Smalls], B+(**)
• Chris Byars Quartet: Bop-ography [2009, SteepleChase]
• Blue Lights: The Music of Gigi Gryce [2009, SteepleChase]
• Chris Byars Octet: Lucky Strikes Again [2010, SteepleChase], A–
• Chris Byars Octet: Music Forever [2012, SteepleChase]
• Jasmine Flower [2013, SteepleChase], B+(**)
• The Music of Duke Jordan [2014, SteepleChase], B+(***)
• Two Fives [2014, SteepleChase], B+(**)
• The Music of Frank Strozier [2015, SteepleChase], B+(**)
• New York City Jazz [2016, SteepleChase], B+(**)
• A Hundred Years From Today [2017, SteepleChase], B+(***)
• On the Shoulders of Giants [2019, SteepleChase], B+(**)
• Rhythm and Blues of the 20s [2022, SteepleChase], B+(**)
• Chris Byars Quartet: Look Ahead [2023, SteepleChase], B+(***)
• Boptics [2023, SteepleChasae], B+(***)

Dee Byrne

• Outlines [2021, Whirlwind], B+(**)

Alina Bzhezhinska

• HipHarpCollective: Reflections [2022, BBE], B+(*)

Cactus Truck

• Brand New for China! [2011, Public Eyesore], B
• w/Jeb Bishop, Roy Campbell: Live in USA [2012, Tractata], B–

Rex Cadwallader

• w/Mike Aseta, Arti Dixson, Tiffany Jackson: A Balm in Gilead [2015, Stanza USA], B–

Francesco Cafiso (1989– )

• Concerto for Michel Petrucciani [2004, Philology]
• Angelica [2008, CAM Jazz], B+(**)
• Francesco Cafiso Nonet: We Play for Tips [2017, EFLAT/Incipit], B+(**)
• Irene of Boston: Conversation Avec Corto Maltese [2020, Eflat], A–

Lou Caimano

• w/Eric Olsen: Dyad Plays Puccini [2012, self-released], B
• w/Eric Olsen: Dyad Plays Jazz Arias [2015, self-released], B

Adam Caine

• Adam Caine Quartet: Transmissions [2018, NoBusiness], A–

Neal Caine

• Backstabber's Ball [2005, Smalls], B+

Calcanhar

• Jump [2023, Clean Feed], B+(*)

Nicolas Caloia

• Mercury: w/Lori Freedman: Skin [2023, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Jonas Cambien (1985– )

• A Zoology of the Future [2016, Clean Feed], B+(***)
• w/Adrian Myhr: Simiskina [2017, Clean Feed], B+(*)
• We Must Mustn't We [2018, Clean Feed], B+(***)
• Jonas Cambien Trio: Nature Hath Painted the Body [2021, Clean Feed], B+(**)
• Jonas Cambien's Maca Conu [2024, Clean Feed], B+(***)

Lieven Cambré (1968– )

• Mamutrio: w/Piet Verbist, Jesse Dockx: Primal Existence [2015, Origin], B+(***)

Lisa Cameron

• w/Tom Carter, Ingebrigt Håker Flaten: Tau Ceti [2019, Astral Spirits], B+(*)

Nicola Caminiti (1995– )

• Vivid Tales of a Blurry Self-Portrait [2022, self-released], B+(***)

João Camões

• w/Jean-Marc Foussat: À La Face Du Ciel [2014, Shhpuma], B+(***)
• w/Rodrigo Pinheiro, Miguel Mira: Earnear [2015, Tour de Bras], B+(**)
• w/Jean-Marc Foussat, Claude Parle: Bien Mental [2015, Fou], B+(***)

Michael Campagna

• Moments [2010, Challenge], B

Carla Campopiano

• Chicago/Buenos Aires Connections [2018, self-released], B
• Chicago/Buenos Aires Connections, Vol. II [2020, self-released], B

Canadian Jazz Collective

• Septeology: The Black Forest Session [2022, HGBS Blue], B+(*)

Gerald Cannon (1958– )

• Combinations [2017, Woodneck], B+(**)
• Live at Dizzy's Club: The Music of Elvin and McCoy [2023, Woodneck], B+(***)

Brent Canter

• Urgency of Now [2010, Posi-Tone], B

Ila Cantor

• Mother Nebula [2007, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)

Bill Cantrall

• Axiom [2007, Up Swing], B+(*)
• Live at the Kitano [2010, Up Swing], B+(***)

Dave Cappello

• w/Jeff Albert, William Parker: New Normal [2015, Breakfast 4 Dinner], B+(***)

Domenico Capezzuto

• Piccola Luce [2001, Splasc(h)]

Caporaso Ensemble

• Encounter [2023, Psychosomatic], B+(*)

Robb Cappelletto

• w/Ahmed Mitchel, Jon Maharaj: !!! [2012, self-released], B+(**)

Marco Cappelli (1965– )

• Les Nuages en France [2010, Mode/Avant], B+(***)
• In the Shadow of No Towers [2011, Mode, DVD], B+(*)
• Marco Cappelli's Italian Surf Academy: The American Dream [2012, Mode], B+(**)
• Le Stagioni del Commissario Ricciardi [2013, Tzadik], B+(**)

Cécile Cappozzo

• w/Jean-Luc Cappozzo: Soul Eyes [2015, Fou], B+(**)

Jean-Luc Cappozzo (1954– )

• Suite for Trio + [2005, Fenom]
• w/Géraldine Keller: Air Prints [2013, Ayler]
• w/Didier Lasserre: Ceremony's a Name for the Rich Horn [2014, NoBusiness, EP], B–

Lou Caputo

• Lou Caputo Not So Big Band: Uh Oh! [2015, JazzCat], B+(*)

Carate Urio Orchestra

• Ljubljana [2015, Clean Feed], B+(*)

Harley Card

• Hedgerow [2012, self-released], B
• The Greatest Invention [2015, self-released], B+(*)

Steve Cardenas (1974– )

• West of Middle [2009, Sunnyside], B+(**)
• Melody in a Dream [2013, Sunnyside], B+(*)
• Blue Has a Range [2020, Sunnyside], B
• w/Ben Allison, Ted Nash: Healing Power: The Music of Carla Bley [2021, Sunnyside], B+(***)

César Cardoso

• Dice of Tenors [2020, self-released], B+(*)

Santi Careta

• Obertura [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B

Ian Carey (1974– )

• Contextualizin' [2009, Kabocha], B+(*)
• Roads and Codes [2012, Kabocha], B+(*)
• Interview Music: A Suite for Quintet + 1 [2015, Kabocha], B+(***)
• The Ian Carey Quintet + 1: Fire in My Head: The Anxiety Suite [2019, Slow & Steady], B+(**)
• Ian Carey & Wood Metal Plastic: Strange Arts [2019, Slow & Steady], B+(**)

Tim Carey

• Room 114 [2011, self-released], B+(*)

Tito Carillo

• Urbanessence [2022, Origin]

Juan Pablo Carletti

• w/Tony Malaby, Christopher Hoffman: Niño / Brujo [2013, NoBusiness], B+(***)

Paul Carlon (1968– )

• Other Tongues [2005–2006, Deep Tone], B+(*)
• Grupo Los Santos: Lo Que Somos Lo Que Sea [2007, Deep Tone], A–
• Roots Propaganda [2008, Deep Tone], B+(**)
• Grupo Los Santos: Clave Heart [2010, OA2], B+(**)

David Carlsson

• David's Angels: Substar [2009, Kopasetic], B
• David's Angels: What It Seems [2012, Kopasetic], B+(***)
• David's Angels: Traces [2016–2017, Kopasetic], B+(*)

Dustin Carlson

• Air Ceremony [2017, Our of Your Head], B+(**)

Doug Carmichael

• 3ology: w/Ron Miles: With Ron Miles [2009, Tapestry], A–

William Carn (1969– )

• Wiliam Carn's Run Stop Run [2011, Mythology], B+(*)
• Carn Davidson 9: w/Tara Davidson: Murphy [2017, self-released], B

Pedro Carneiro

• w/Pedro Melo Alves: Bad Company [2021, Clean Feed], B+(*)

Enzo Carniel (1987– )

• Enzo Carniel and Filippo Vignato Silent Room: Aria [2021, Menace], B+(***)

Sérgio Carolino

• TGB: w/Mario Delgado, Alexandre Frazão: Evil Things [2009, Clean Feed], B+(*)
• Below 0 [2021, Clean Feed], B+(*)
• TGB: Room 4 [2022, Clean Feed]

Brian Carpenter (1971– )

• Hothouse Stomp: The Music of 1920s Chicago and Harlem [2009, Accurate], B+(**)
• Ghost Train Orchestra: Book of Rhapsodies [2013, Accurate], B+(**)
• Ghost Train Orchestra: Hot Town [2013, Accurate], B+(***)
• Ghost Train Orchestra: Book of Rhapsodies Vol II [2012–2017, Accurate], B+(*)
• Ghost Train Orchestra: w/Kronos Quartet: Songs and Symphoniques: The Music of Moondog [2023, Cantaloupe Music], A–

Paul Carr (1961– )

• Musically Yours [2008, Paul Carr Jazz]
• Straight Ahead Soul [2010, Paul Carr Jazz], B+(**)

Brett Carson

• Quattuor Elephantis [2014, Edgetone], B

Stian Carstensen

• Farmers Market [2000, Winter & Winter]
• Backwards Into the Backwoods [2002, Winter & Winter], B

J.P. Carter

• Aeroplane Trio: Naranja Ha [2008–2009, Drip Audio, CD+DVD], B+(***)

Todd A. Carter

• Superposition: Glaciers [2023, Kettle Hole], B+(**)

Hugo Carvalhais (1978– )

• Nebulosa [2009, Clean Feed], B+(**)
• Particula [2011, Clean Feed], B+(***)
• Grand Valis [2014, Clean Feed], B+(**)
• Ascetica [2021, Clean Feed], B+(**)

André Carvalho

• Lost in Translation Vol. II [2022, Clean Feed], B+(*)

Casa

• Futuro [2012, Clean Feed], B

Glenn Cashman

• Glenn Cashman's Southern Nonet: Music Without Borders [2012, Primrose Lane], B+(**)

Kim Cass

• Levs [2023, Pi], B+(***)

Sharel Cassity (1978– )

• Relentless [2008, Jazz Legacy Productions], B
• w/Rajiv Halim, Greg Ward: Altoizm [2021, Afar Music], B+(***)
• Alliance: w/Colleen Clark: Alliance [2024, Shifting Paradigm], B+(**)

Gilbert Castellanos

• Underground [2005, Seedling], B+(**)

Sara Caswell (1978– )

• But Beautiful [2004, Arbors], B
• The Way to You [2019, Anzic], B+(***)

Cat in a Bag

• Cat in a Bag [2019, Clean Feed], B+(***)

Caterpillar Quartet

• Threads [2020, ESP-Disk], B+(**)

Dan Cavanagh

• Pulse [2008, OA2], B+(*)
• The Heart of the Geyser [2011, OA2], B+(*)
• w/Dave Hagedorn: 20 Years [2017, UT Arlington], B+(*)
• w/James Miley, John Hollenbeck: Another Life [2019–2021, S/N Alliance], B+(**)

The CCM Jazz Orchestra

• The CCM Jazz Orchestra as James Bond: Nobody Does It Better [2013, Summit], B+(**)

Théo Ceccaldi (1986– )

• Carrousel [2011, Ayler]
• w/Joëlle Léandre: Can You Smile? [2013, Ayler]
• w/Roberto Negro, Valentin Ceccaldi, Adrien Chennebault: La Scala [2014, Ayler]

Valentin Ceccaldi (1989– )

• Ossos [2017, Cipsela], B+(*)
• Bonbon Flamme [2023, Clean Feed], B+(***)

Isaiah Ceccarelli (1978– )

Drew Ceccato

• w/Adam Tinkle: Eidolon [2014, Edgetone], B+(*)

Guillermo Celano

• w/Joachim Badenhorst, Marcos Baggiani: Lili and Marleen [2016, Clean Feed], B+(**)

The Cellar and Point [2011– ]

• Ambit [2011–2013, Cuneiform], B

Kevin Cerovich

• Aging Millennial [2022, CVJ], B

Ernesto Cervini (1982– )

• There [2010, Anzic], B+(**)
• Turboprop [2014, Anzic], B+(**)
• Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop: Rev [2013–2016, Anzic], B+(**)
• Ernesto Certini's Turboprop: Abundance [2013–2016, Anzic], B+(**)
• Tetrahedron [2019, Anzic], B+(**)
• Joy [2021, Three Pines], B+(**)
• Ernesto Cervini's Songbook: A Canadian Songbook [2022, Three Pines], B+(***)

Layale Chaker

• Layale Chaker & Sarafand: Inner Rhyme [2018, In a Circle], B+(**)
• Layale Chaker & Sarafand: Radio Afloat [2023, In a Circle], A–
• Ethel & Layale Chaker: Vigil [2022, In a Circle], B+(***)

Chamber 4

• City of Light [2016, Clean Feed], B+(**)
• Dawn to Dusk [2020, JACC], B+(***)

Chamber 3

• Grassroots [2014, OA2], B+(*)
• Transatlantic [2016, OA2], B+(*)

Joan Chamorro

• w/Andrea Motis: Feeling Good [2012, Whaling City Sound], B+(***)
• Joan Chamorro and Friends: Jazz House Sessions With Scott Hamilton [2023, Associació Sant Andreu Jazz Band], B+(**)

Alan Chan

• Shrimp Tale [2013, Crown Heights Audio Network], B+(*)

Jesse Chandler

• Somewhere Between [2003, Fresh Sound New Talent], B

Tom Chang

• Tongue and Groove [2012, Raw Toast], B+(**)

Brian Charette (1972– )

• Missing Floor [2008, Dim Mak], B+(**)
• Learning to Count [2009, SteepleChase], A–
• Music for Organ Sextette [2011, SteepleChase], B+(*)
• Square One [2014, Posi-Tone], B+(**)
• w/Will Bernard, Rudy Royston: Alphabet City [2014, Posi-Tone], B+(*)
• Brian Charette Circuit Bent Organ Trio: Kürrent [2017, Dim Mak], B+(*)
• w/George Coleman: Groovin' With Big G [2017, SteepleChase], B+(***)
• Beyond Borderline [2019, SteepleChase], B+(*)
• Like the Sun [2020, Dim Mak], B
• Power From the Air [2020, SteepleChase], B+(*)
• Jackpot [2021, Cellar], B+(*)

Etienne Charles (1983– )

• Creole Soul [2013, Culture Shock Music], B
• San Jose Suite [2015, Culture Shock Music], B+(**)
• Carnival: The Sound of a People Vol. 1 [2019, Culture Shock Music], B+(**)
• Creole Orchestra [2018, Culture Shock], B+(*)

Ian Charleton

• Ian Charleton Big Band: A Fresh Perspective [2020, none], B+(***)

Erik Charlston

• Jazz Brasil: Essentially Hermeto [2011, Sunnyside], B+(***)

Chat Noir

• Nine Thoughts for One Word [2016, Rare Noise], B+(*)
• Hyperuranion [2018, RareNoise], B

Sébastien Chaumont

• Still Walkin' [2011–2013, ITI], B+(**)

Bruno Chevillon (1959– )

• Hors Champ [2007, D'Autre Cordes]
• w/Tim Berne: Old and Unwise [2010, Clean Feed], B+(***)

Chicago Jazz Orchestra

• Burstin' Out! [2012, Origin], B+(***)

Chicago Reed Quartet [2014– ]

• Western Automatic [2014, Aerophonic], B+(**)

John Chin (1976– )

• Blackout Conception [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
• Fifth [2014, Jinsy], B+(**)
• w/Jeong Lim Yang, Jon Gruk Kim: Journey of Han [2024, Jinsy Music], B+(*)

Jeremiah Chiu

• w/Marta Sofia Honer: Recordings From the Aland Islands [2022, International Anthem], A–

Mina Cho (1981– )

• Originality [2010, Blink Music], B+(*)
• Mina Cho's Grace Beat Quartet: "Beat Mirage" [2023, International Gugak Jazz Institute], B+(**)

Maureen Choi

• Quartet [2011, self-released], B+(*)

Roger Chong (1983– )

• Send a Little Love [2012, self-released], B+(*)
• Live at the Trane [2012, self-released], B+(**)
• Funkalicious [2016, self-released], B+(*)

Chord Four [2010– ]

• California Avant Garde [2016, self-released], B+(***)

Aaron Choulai (1982– )

• Place [2004, Sunnyside], B–
• Ranu [2008, Sunnyside], B+(*)

Tom Christensen

• Paths [2001, Playscape]
• New York School [2004, Playscape], A–

Corey Christiansen (1971– )

• Awakening [2004, Mel Bay]
• Roll With It [2008, Origin], B+(*)
• Outlaw Tractor [2008, Origin], B+(**)
• Lone Prairie [2012, Origin], B+(*)
• Factory Girl [2015, Origin], B+(**)
• Dusk [2015, Origin], B+(*)
• La Proxima [2019, Origin], B+(*)
• Standards [2022, self-released], B+(**)

Evan Christopher (1974– )

• Delta Bound [2006, Arbors], B+(**)
• Django à la Créole: Finesse [2008, Lejazzetal]
• The Remembering Song [2009, Arbors], B+(*)

Chrome Hill

• The Explorer [2017, Clean Feed], B+(*)
• This Is Chrome Hill [2019, Clean Feed], B+(*)
• w/Asbjørn Lerheim, Roger Arntzen, Michiyo Yagi, Tamaya Honda: Chrome Hill Duo Meets Dojo: Live at Aketa No Mise [2020, Clean Feed], B+(*)

Cigar Box Serenaders

• Spasm [2023, self-released], B+(**)

Cinque [2011– ]

• Catch a Corner [2011, ALMA], B

Sarah Jane Cion

• Moon Song [2000, Naxos]

Albert Cirera

• w/Hernâni Faustino, Gabriel Ferrandini, Agustí Fernández: Before the Silence [2015, NoBusines], A–

Ty Citerman

• Bop Kabbalah [2013, Tzadik], B+(***)

Domen Cizej

• Introducing [2022, Clean Feed, 5CD]

Scott Clark

• Dawn and Dusk [2021–2022, Out of Your Head], B+(**)

Zack Clarke

• Random Acts of Order [2017, Clean Feed], B+(*)
• Mesophase [2017, Clean Feed], B+(*)
• Vertical Shores [2017, Clean Feed], B+(*)

The Classical Jazz Quartet

• Tchaikovsky's the Nutcracker [2001, Recording Arts/Vertical Jazz]
• Plays Bach [2002, Recording Arts/Vertical Jazz]

Andy Clausen

• The Wishbone Suite [2011, Table and Chairs], B+(**)

Gerald Clayton (1984– )

• Two-Shade [2009, ArtistShare], B+(***)
• Bond: The Paris Sessions [2011, Emarcy]
• Life Forum [2012, Concord], B
• Tributary Tales [2017, Motéma], B
• Happening: Live at the Village Vanguard [2020, Blue Note], B+(**)
• Bells on Sand [2022, Blue Note], B

Rob Clearfield

• Islands [2016, Ears & Eyes], B+(*)
• w/Quin Kirchner: Concentric Orbits [2019, Astral Spirits], B+(***)

Gerald Cleaver (1963– )

• Adjust [2001, Fresh Sound New Talent]
• Gerald Cleaver's Detroit [2006, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)
• Gerald Cleaver & Violet Hour: Live at Firehouse 12 [2006, Sunnyside], B+(**)
• w/William Parker, Craig Taborn: Farmers by Nature [2008, AUM Fidelity], B+(*)
• Be It as I See It [2010, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
• Farmers by Nature: w/William Parker, Craig Taborn: Out of This World's Distortions [2010, AUM Fidelity], B+(***)
• Farmers by Nature: w/William Parker, Craig Taborn: Love and Ghosts [2011, AUM Fidelity, 2CD], B+(***)
• Black Host: Life in the Sugar Candle Mines [2013, Northern Spy], B+(***)
• Farmers by Nature: Love and Ghosts [2011, AUM Fidelity, 2CD], A–
• Signs [2020, 577 Records], B
• Griots [2020, Positive Elevation/577 Records]
• 22 / 23 [2023, 577], B+(***)

Tony R Clef

• Tuesday Afternoon [2011, Big Round], B+(*)

Carl Clements

• A Different Light [2023, Greydisc], B+(***)

Mark Clifford

• The Dirty Snacks Ensemble: Tidy Universe [2014, Gotta Groove], C+

Mike Clinco (1954– )

• Neon [2008, Whaling City Sound], B+(*)

Rebecca Cline

• w/Hilary Noble: Enclave Diaspora [2007–2008, Enclave Jazz], B+(**)

Cloning Americana [2010– ]

• For Which It Stands [2010, Sunnyside], B+(**)

Todd Clouser (1981– )

• A Love Electric [2010, Ropeadope], B+(**)
• 20th Century Folk Selections [2012, Royal Potato Family], B+(**)
• A Love Electric: Son of a Hero [2014, Ropeadope], B
• Magnet Animals: Butterfly Killer [2016, Rare Noise], B+(**)
• A Love Electric: Permanent Immigrant [2020, Imagination Demand], B+(*)
• Magnet Animals: Fake Dudes [2020, RareNoise], A–

Trish Clowes (1984– )

• Ninety Degrees Gravity [2019, Basho], B+(**)
• A View With a Room [2021, Greenleaf Music], B+(**)

Club D'Elf [2000– ]

• Now I Understand [1998–2006, Accurate], A–
• Perhapsody: Live 10.12.06 [2006, Kufala, 2CD], B+(**)
• Night Sparkles (Live) [2011, Face Pelt], B+(***)
• Fire in the Brain (Live at Berklee) [2012, BIRN Cooperative, 2CD], B+(**)
• Live at Club Helsinki [2016, Face Pelt], B+(***)
• You Never Know [2022, Face Pelt], B+(**)

Dan Clucas

• w/Jeb Bishop, Damon Smith, Matt Crane: Universal or Directional [2018, Balance Point Acoustics], B+(***)
• w/Kyle Motl, Nathan Hubbard: Daydream and Halting [2021, FMR], B+(***)

Jonathan Coe (1961– )

Kevin Coelho

• Funkengruven: The Joy of Driving a B3 [2012, Chicken Coup/Summit], B+(**)
• Turn It Up [2013, Chicken Coup/Summit], B

Tim Coffman

• Crossroads [2004, BluJazz], B+

Chris Cogburn

• w/Juan García, Ignaz Schick: Anáhuac [2016, Astral Spirits], B+(**)
• Anáhuac: Y_y [2017, Astral Spirits], B
• Anáhuac: Ascua [2018, Astral Spirits], B+(*)

Anat Cohen (1975– )

• Place and Time [2005, Anzic], A–
• Noir [2006, Anzic], B+(***)
• Poetica [2006, Anzic], B+(*)
• 3 Cohens: Braid [2006, Anzic], B+(*)
• Notes From the Village [2008, Anzic], A–
• Clarinetwork: Live at the Village Vanguard [2009, Anzic], A–
• 3 Cohens: Family [2011, Anzic], B+(**)
• Claroscuro [2012, Anzic], B+(***)
• Luminosa [2014, Anzic], B+(***)
• Rosa Dos Ventos [2017, Anzic], B
• Outra Coisa: The Music of Moacir Santos [2017, Anzic], B+(**)
• Happy Song [2016, Anzic], B+(***)
• w/Fred Hersch: Live in Healdsburg [2018, Anzic], B+(*)
• Anat Cohen Tentet: Triple Helix [2019, Anzic], B+(**)
• w/Marcello Gonçalves: Reconvexo [2021, Anzic], B+(*)
• Quartetinho [2021, Anzic], B+(**)

Avishai Cohen [trumpet] (1978– )

• Third World Love Songs [2002, Fresh Sound World Jazz]
• Third World Love: Sketch of Tel Aviv [2005, Smalls], B+(**)
• After the Big Rain [2007, Anzic]
• Third World Love: New Blues [2007, Anzic], B+(***)
• Flood [2008, Anzic]
• Introducing Triveni [2009, Anzic], B+(***)
• Triveni II [2012, Anzic], B+(**)
• Avishai Cohen's Triveni: Dark Nights [2014, Anzic], B+(**)
• Into the Silence [2015, ECM], B+(**)
• Cross My Palm With Silver [2016, ECM], B+(**)
• w/Yonathan Avishai: Playing the Room [2018, ECM], B+(*)
• Avishai Cohen Big Vicious: Big Vicious [2020, ECM], B+(**)
• Naked Truth [2021, ECM], B+(**)
• Ashes to Gold [2023, ECM], B+(**)

Emmet Cohen (1990– )

• In the Element [2010, BadaBeep], B
• w/Jimmy Cobb: Masters Legacy Series Volume 1 [2017, Cellar Live], B+(***)
• w/Ron Carter: Masters Legacy Series Volume 2 [2017, Cellar Live], B+(**)
• Emmet Cohen Trio: Dirty in Detroit [2017, self-released], B+(**)
• w/Benny Golson, Albert "Tootie" Heath: Masters Legacy Series Volume 3 [2019, self-released], B+(**)
• w/George Coleman: Masters Legacy Series Volume 4 [2019, self-released], B+(***)
• Future Stride [2021, Mack Avenue], B+(**)
• Uptown in Orbit [2022, Mack Avenue], B+(**)
• w/Houston Person: Master Legacy Series Volume 5: Featuring Houston Person [2023, Bandstand], A–

Lorin Cohen

• Home [2015, Origin], B

Mike Cohen

• Winter Sun [2021, Blujazz], B+(**)

Joe Cohn

• Restless [2006, Arbors], B+(***)

Chris Colangelo

• Elaine's Song [2010, C Note], B+(**)

Xhosa Cole

• Xhosa Cole Quartet: K(no)w Them, K(no) Us [2021, Stoney Lane], B+(**)

Michael Coleman

• Arts and Sciences: New You [2012, Singlespeed Music], B+(***)

Francis Coletta (1957– )

• w/Jonas Tauber: Port Saïd Street [2010, Origin], B+(*)

Collectif Spatule

• Le Vanneau Huppé [2017, Aloya], B+(**)

Collective Order

• Collective Order Vol. 2 [2017, self-released], B+(*)
• Collective Order Vol. 3 [2018, self-released], B

Isaiah Collier

• Isaiah Collier and the Chosen Few: Cosmic Transitions [2020, Division], B+(***)
• Isaiah Collier and the Chosen Few: Lift Every Voice [2020, Divisio, EP], B+(*)
• I Am: w/Michael Shekwoaga Ode: Beyond [2021, Division], B+(**)
• Parallel Universe [2023, Night Dreamer], B+(***)
• Isaiah Collier and the Chosen Few: The Almighty [2023, Division], B+(**)
• Isaiah Collier and the Chosen Few: The World Is on Fire [2023, Division], A–

Tom Collier

• The Color of Wood [2022, Summit], B

Romain Collin (1979– )

• The Calling [2012, Palmetto], B+(*)
• The North: Slow Down (This Isn't the Mainland) [2013, Dowsett], B+(*)
• Press Enter [2013, ACT], B+(**)
• Tiny Lights: Genesis [2019, XM], B+(**)
• Tiny Lights: Blood [2019, XM]
• Tiny Lights: Gold [2019, XM]

Alessandro Collina

• w/Rodolfo Cervetto, Marc Peillon, Farrizio Bosso: Michel on Air [2014, ITI], B+(***)

Alex Collins

• w/Ryan Berg, Karl Latham: Together [2020–2021, Dropzonejazz], B+(**)

Georgia Wartel Collins

• Aila Trio: Aila Trio [2018, Hoo-Ha], B+(**)
• Aila Trio: Shaped by Sea Waves [2022, Edgetone], B+(***)

Jeff Collins

• The Key to Christmas [2016, Crossroads], C–

Tim Collins

• Valcour [2005, Arabesque], B
• Fade [2004–2007, Ropeadope], B

Luca Collivasone

• w/Gianni Mimmo: Rumpus Room [2019, Amirani], B+(*)

Collocutor

• Continuation [2018–2019, On the Corner], B+(*)

Raynald Colom

• My Fifty One Minutes [2004, Fresh Sound New Talent], B–

Alfredo Colón

• Blood Burden [2023, Out of Your Head], A–

Marco Colonna

• w/Agustí Fernandez, Zlatko Kaucic: Agrakal [2017, Not Two], B+(**)
• w/Alexander Hawkins: Dolphy Underlined [2020, Fundacja Sluchaj], B+(***)

Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra

• Invitation [2016, OA2], B+(**)

Colours Jazz Orchestra

• Home Away From Home: Colours Jazz Orchestra Plays the Music of Ayn Inserto [2015, Neu Klang], B+(*)

Dani Comas

• Epokhé [2014, UnderPool], B+(**)

The Comet Is Coming [2016– ]

• Channel the Spirits [2016, The Leaf Label], B+(***)
• Trust in the Lifeforce of the Deep Mystery [2019, Impulse!], B+(**)
• The Afterlife [2019, Impulse!, EP], B+(*)
• Hyper-Dimensional Expansion Beam [2022, Impulse!], B+(**)

Common Ground

• High Voltage [2004, Delmark], B+

Wayne Coniglio

• w/Scott Whitfield: Fast Friends [2014, Summit], B+(**)
• w/Scott Whitfield: Faster Friends [2021, Summit], B

Sean Conly (1970– )

• Re:Action [2007, Clean Feed], B+(*)
• Hard Knocks [2017, Clean Feed], B+(***)

The Convergence Quartet

• Song/Dance [2009, Clean Feed], B+(***)
• Slow and Steady [2011, No Business], B+(***)
• Owl Jacket [2015, NoBusiness], B+(**)

David Cook

• Pathway [2010, Bju'ecords], B+(*)

Taylor Cook

• The Cook Book [2015, self-released], B