Rhapsody Streamnotes: Year 2018 Index

December 30

1. Tom Abbs & Frequency Response: Hawthorne (2018, Engine Studios) B+(***)
2. Albatre: The Fall of the Damned (2018, Shhpuma) B
3. Anguish: Anguish (2018, RareNoise) B+(**)
4. Lotte Anker/Pat Thomas/Ingebrigt Håker Flaten/Ståle Liavik Solberg: His Flight's at Ten (2016 [2018], Iluso) B+(**)
5. Lynne Arriale Trio: Give Us These Days (2017 [2018], Challenge) B+(*)
6. Bob Baldori/Arthur Migliazza: The Boogie Kings: Disturbing the Peace (2018, Blujazz/Spirit) B+(*)
7. Andrew Barker/Daniel Carter: Polyhedron (2017 [2018], Astral Spirits) B+(**)
8. Jon Batiste: Hollywood Africans (2018, Verve) B+(*)
9. Beak>: >>> (2018, Temporary Residence) B+(*)
10. Eraldo Bernocchi: Like a Fire That Consumes All Before It (2018, RareNoise) B+(*)
11. The Beths: Future Me Hates Me (2018, Carpark) B+(*)
12. Samuel Blaser: Early in the Mornin' (2017 [2018], Out Note) B+(*)
13. Kadhja Bonet: Childqueen (2018, Fat Possum) B-
14. Boygenius: Boygenius (2018, Matador, EP) B
15. Bobby Bradford/Hafez Modirzadeh: Live at the Blue Whale (2017 [2018], NoBusiness) B+(***)
16. Brockhampton: Iridescence (2018, RCA) B+(**)
17. Sam Broverman: A Jewish Boy's Christmas (2018, Brovermusic) B
18. Butcher Brown: Camden Session (2018, Gearbox) B+(*)
19. Carla Campopiano Trio: Chicago/Buenos Aires Connections (2018, self-released) B
20. Dustin Carlson: Air Ceremony (2017 [2018], Out of Your Head) B+(**)
21. Guillermo Celano/Joachim Badenhorst/Marcos Baggiani: Lili & Marleen (2016 [2018], Clean Feed) B+(**)
22. Christine and the Queens: Chris (2018, Because Music) B+(**)
23. Zack Clarke: Mesophase (2017 [2018], Clean Feed) B+(*)
24. Coyote Poets of the Universe: Strange Lullaby (2018, Square Shaped, 2CD) A-
25. Francesco Cusa & the Assassins Meets Duccio Bertini: Black Poker (2017 [2018], Clean Feed) B+(*)
26. Maria Da Rocha: Beetroot & Other Stories (2018, Shhpuma) B+(**)
27. Marie Davidson: Working Class Woman (2018, Ninja Tune) A-
28. Drone Trio [Evelyn Davis/Fred Frith/Phillip Greenlief]: Lantskap Logic (2013 [2018], Clean Feed) B+(*)
29. Dystil: Dystil (2017 [2018], Clean Feed) B+(*)
30. Jake Ehrenreich With the Roger Kellaway Trio: A Treasury of Jewish Christmas Songs: A Cool Tribute to the Jewish Songwriters (2017 [2018], self-released) B+(*)
31. El Eco With Guillermo Nojechowicz: Puerto de Buenos Aires 1933 (2017, Zoho) B+(*)
32. Orrin Evans and the Captain Black Big Band: Presence (2018, Smoke Sessions) B
33. Peter Evans/Agustí Fernandez/Barry Guy: Free Radicals at DOM (2017 [2018], Fundacja Sluchaj) B+(**)
34. Lupe Fiasco: Drogas Light (2017, 1st & 15) B+(**)
35. Lupe Fiasco: Drogas Wave (2018, 1st & 15) A-
36. Adam Forkelid: Reminiscence (2017 [2018], Moserobie) A-
37. Satoko Fujii/Joe Fonda: Mizu (2018, Long Song) B+(***)
38. Satoko Fujii Orchestra Tokyo: Kikoeru: Tribute to Masaya Kimura (2018, Libra) A-
39. Fernando Garcia: Guasábara Puerto Rico (2017 [2018], Zoho) B+(*)
40. Vinny Golia/Henry Kaiser/Ra Kalam Bob Moses/Damon Smith/Weasel Walter: Astral Plane Crash (2018, Balance Point Acoustics) B+(**)
41. The Goon Sax: We're Not Talking (2018, Wichita) A-
42. Guillermo Gregorio/Rafal Mazur/Ramón López Trio: Wandering the Sounds (2018, Fundacja Sluchaj) B+(***)
43. Barry Guy: Barry Guy @ 70: Blue Horizon: Live at Ad Libitum (2017 [2018], Fundacja Sluchaj, 3CD) A-
44. Hamar Trio: Yesterday Is Here (2016 [2018], Clean Feed) B+(***)
45. Eric Harland: 13th Floor (2018, 13th Floor) B+(*)
46. Stefon Harris + Blackout: Sonic Creed (2017 [2018], Motéma) B-
47. Marquis Hill: Modern Flows Vol. 2 (2018, Black Unlimited Music Group) B
48. John Hollenbeck Large Ensemble: All Can Work (2017 [2018], New Amsterdam) B
49. Lonnie Holley: MITH (2018, Jagjaguwar) B
50. François Houle/Alexander Hawkins/Harris Eisenstadt: You Have Options (2016 [2018], Songlines) B+(***)
51. Ingrid Jensen/Steve Treseler: Invisible Sounds: For Kenny Wheeler (2018, Whirlwind) B+(***)
52. Park Jiha: Communion (2016 [2018], Tak:til) B+(**)
53. JLin: Autobiography [Music From Wayne McGregor's Autobiography] (2018, Planet Mu) B+(***)
54. Phillip Johnston: The Adventures of Prince Achmed (2013 [2018], Asynchronous) B+(*)
55. Phillip Johnston & the Coolerators: Diggin' Bones (2017 [2018], Asynchronous) B+(***)
56. Khruangbin: Con Todo El Mundo (2018, Dead Oceans) B+(*)
57. Quin Kirchner: The Other Side of Time (2018, Astral Spirits) B+(***)
58. Knalpot: Dierendag (2017 [2018], Shhpuma) B+(*)
59. Kirk Knuffke/Steven Herring: Witness (2017 [2018], SteepleChase) B
60. Martin Küchen/Rafal Mazur: Baza (2017 [2018], NoBusiness) B+(*)
61. Andrew Lamb Trio: The Casbah of Love (2018, Birdwatcher) B+(**)
62. Leikeli47: Wash & Set (2017, Hardcover/RCA) B+(***)
63. Leikeli47: Acrylic (2018, Hardcover/RCA) B+(**)
64. Lotic: Power (2018, Tri Angle) B
65. Low: Double Negative (2018, Sub Pop) B+(*)
66. Jessica Lurie: Long Haul (2017, Chant) B+(**)
67. Roberto Magris: World Gardens (2015 [2018], JMood) B+(***)
68. Masta Ace & Marco Polo: A Breukelen Story (2018, Fat Beats) B+(***)
69. Master Oogway: The Concert Koan (2017 [2018], Clean Feed) B+(**)
70. Wojtek Mazolewski Quintet: Polka (2018, Whirlwind) A-
71. Peter McEachern Trio: Bone-Code (2017 [2018], Clean Feed) A-
72. Father John Misty: God's Favorite Customer (2018, Sub Pop) B
73. Liudas Mockünas: Hydro 2 (2017 [2018], NoBusiness) B+(*)
74. François Moutin & Kavita Shah Duo: Interplay (2018, Dot Time) B+(***)
75. Música De Selvagem: Volume Único (2017 [2018], Shhpuma, EP) B+(*)
76. Simon Nabatov/Barry Guy/Gerry Hemingway: Luminous (2015 [2018], NoBusiness) A-
77. Rico Nasty: Nasty (2018, Sugar Trap) B+(**)
78. Fredrik Nordström: Needs (2018, Clean Feed) B+(***)
79. Now Vs Now: The Buffering Cocoon (2018, Jazzland) B
80. Miles Okazaki: Work: The Complete Compositions of Thelonious Monk, Volumes 1-6 (2018, self-released) B+(***)
81. Onyx Collective: Lower East Suite Part Three (2018, Big Dada) B+(***)
82. Onyx Collective: Lower East Suite Part One (2017, Big Dada, EP) B+(*)
83. Onyx Collective: Lower East Suite Part Two (2017, Big Dada, EP) B+(*)
84. Caterina Palazzi/Sudoku Killer: Asperger (2017 [2018], Clean Feed) B+(***)
85. Barre Phillips: End to End (2017 [2018], ECM) B+(***)
86. Chris Pitsiokos/Susana Santos Silva/Torbjörn Zetterberg: Child of Illusion (2017 [2018], Clean Feed) B+(*)
87. Antonio Raia: Asylum (2017 [2018], Clean Feed) B+(**)
88. Mattias Risberg: Stamps (2017 [2018], Clean Feed) B+(*)
89. Rosalía: El Mal Querer (2018, Sony Music) B
90. Jacob Sacks: Fishes (2017 [2018], Clean Feed) B+(**)
91. Akira Sakata & Chikamorachi With Masahiko Satoh: Proton Pump (2015 [2018], Family Vineyard) B+(***)
92. Akira Sakata/Simon Nabatov/Takashi Seo/Darren Moore: Not Seeing Is a Flower (2017 [2018], Leo) B+(**)
93. Bobby Sanabria Manhattan Big Band: West Side Story: Reimagined (2017 [2018], Jazzheads, 2CD) B
94. Scheen Jazzorchester/Eyolf Dale: Commuter Report (2018, Losen) B+(*)
95. John Scofield: Combo 66 (2018, Verve) B+(**)
96. Travis Scott: Astroworld (2018, Epic/Grand Hustle) B+(**)
97. Lauren Sevian: Bliss (2018, Posi-Tone) B+(**)
98. Josh Sinton's Predicate Trio: Making Bones, Taking Draughts, Bearing Unstable Millstones Pridefully, Idiotically, Prosaically (2018, Iluso) B+(**)
99. Sleep: The Sciences (2018, Third Man) B+(*)
100. SLUGish Ensemble: An Eight Out of Nine (2018, SLUGish) B+(**)
101. Martial Solal: My One and Only Love: Live at Theater Gutersloh (2017 [2018], Intuition) B+(***)
102. Luciana Souza: The Book of Longing (2018, Sunnyside) B+(**)
103. Subtle Degrees: A Dance That Empties (2017 [2018], New Amsterdam) B+(***)
104. Earl Sweatshirt: Some Rap Songs (2018, Columbia/Tan Cressida, EP) B
105. Thollem/DuRoche/Stjames Trio: Live in Our Time (2015 [2018], ESP-Disk) B+(*)
106. Tirzah: Devotion (2018, Domino) B+(**)
107. Trio HLK: Standard Time (2018, Ubuntu Music) B+(***)
108. Trondheim Jazz Orchestra & Ole Morten Vågan: Happy Endings (2018, Odin) B+(**)
109. Yves Tumor: Safe in the Hands of Love (2018, Warp) B
110. Turbamulta: Turbamulta (2018, Clean Feed) B
111. Chucho Valdés: Jazz Batá 2 (2018, Mack Avenue) B+(***)
112. Voicehandler: Light From Another Light (2017 [2018], Humbler) B+(*)
113. Walking Distance: Freebird by Walking Distance feat. Jason Moran (2018, Sunnyside) B+(***)
114. The Way Ahead: Bells, Ghosts and Other Saints (2017 [2018], Clean Feed) B+(*)
115. Ben Wendel: The Seasons (2018, Motéma) B+(*)
116. Mars Williams: Mars Williams Presents an Ayler Xmas (2017, Soul What) B+(***)
117. Mars Williams: Mars Williams Presents an Ayler Xmas: Volume 2 (2018, Soul What) B+(**)
118. Aida Bird Wolfe: Birdie (2018, self-released) B+(***)
119. Yoko Yamaoka: Diary 2005-2015: Yuko Yamaoka Plays the Music of Satoko Fujii (2018, Libra, 2CD) B+(**)
120. Flavio Zanuttini Opacipapa: Born Baby Born (2018, Clean Feed) A-
121. Z-Country Paradise: Live in Lisbon (2017 [2018], Leo) A-
122. Marion Brown/Dave Burrell: Live at the Black Musicians' Conference, 1981 (1981 [2018], NoBusiness) A-
123. John Coltrane: 1963: New Directions (1963 [2018], Impulse!, 3CD) B+(***)
124. Detail [Johnny Mbizo Dyani/Frode Gjerstad/Evin One Pedersen/John Stevens]: Detail at Club 7 (1982 [2017], Not Two) B+(***)
125. Joan Jett: Bad Reputation [Music From the Original Motion Picture] (1976-2016 [2018], Legacy) A-
126. L7: Fast and Frightening (1990-98 [2016], Easy Action, 2CD) B+(**)
127. L7: Wireless (1992 [2016], Easy Action) B+(***)
128. Howard Riley: Live in the USA (1976 [2018], NoBusiness) A
129. Wadada Leo Smith/Sabu Toyozumi: Burning Meditation (1994 [2018], NoBusiness) A-
130. Soul of a Nation: Jazz Is the Teacher/Funk Is the Preacher (1969-75 [2018], Soul Jazz) B+(***)
131. Cecil Taylor: Poschiavo (1999 [2018], Black Sun) B+(***)
132. Boneshaker: Unusual Words (2012 [2014], Soul What) B+(***)
133. John Coltrane: Newport '63 (1963 [1993], Impulse!) A-
134. Billie Holiday: Songs for Distingué Lovers (1956 [1958], Verve) A-
135. L7: Slap-Happy (1999, Bong Load) B+(**)
136. Barre Phillips: For All It Is (1973, Japo) B+(**)
137. Barre Phillips: Journal Violone 9 (2001, Émouvance) B+(*)
138. Terry Pollard: Terry Pollard (1955, Bethlehem) B+(***)

November 30

1. Juhani Aaltonen/Raoul Björkenheim: Awakening (2016 [2018], Eclipse) B+(**)
2. Ambrose Akinmusire: Origami Harvest (2018, Blue Note) B+(*)
3. Joey Alexander: Joey. Monk. Live! (2017, Motéma) B
4. Joey Alexander: Eclipse (2017 [2018], Motéma) B+(**)
5. Amu: Weave (2018, Libra, CD+DVD) B+(*)
6. Anderson .Paak: Oxnard (2018, Aftermath/12 Tone Music) A-
7. Ethan Ardelli: The Island of Form (2018, self-released) B+(***)
8. Mandy Barnett: Strange Conversation (2018, Dame Productions/Thirty Tigers) A-
9. Pat Bianchi: In the Moment (2018, Savant) B
10. Big Bold Back Bone: Emerge (2015 [2018], Wide Ear) B+(*)
11. BROM: Sunstroke (2017 [2018], Trost) B+(**)
12. Magnus Broo Trio: Rules (2017 [2018], Moserobie) B+(**)
13. Bobby Broom & the Organi-sation: Soul Fingers (2018, MRi) B
14. Peter Brötzmann/Heather Leigh: Sparrow Nights (2018, Trost) B+(*)
15. Don Byron/Aruán Ortiz: Random Dances and (A)tonalities (2017 [2018], Impakt) B+(***)
16. Francesco Cafiso Nonet: We Play for Tips (2017 [2018], EFLAT/Inciipt) B+(**)
17. Rosanne Cash: She Remembers Everything (2018, Blue Note) B+(***)
18. Annie Chen Octet: Secret Treetop (2018, Shanghai Audio & Video) B
19. Neneh Cherry: Broken Politics (2018, Smalltown Supersound) B+(***)
20. Chicago Edge Ensemble: Insidious Anthem (2018, Trost) B+(***)
21. Lando Chill: Black Ego (2018, Mello Music Group) B+(*)
22. The Chills: Snow Bound (2018, Fire) B+(**)
23. Eric Church: Desperate Man (2018, EMI Nashville) A-
24. Richie Cole: Cannonball (2018, RCP) B+(**)
25. Collective Order: Collective Order Vol. 3 (2018, self-released) B
26. The Chick Corea + Steve Gadd Band: Chinese Butterfly (2017 [2018], Stretch/Concord, 2CD) B+(*)
27. Roxy Coss: The Future Is Female (2018, Posi-Tone) B
28. Mario Costa: Oxy Patina (2017 [2018], Clean Feed) B+(**)
29. Andrew Cyrille: Lebroba (2017 [2018], ECM) B+(***)
30. Josephine Davies: Satori (2016 [2017], Whirlwind) A-
31. Josephine Davies' Satori: In the Corners of Clouds (2018, Whirlwind) A-
32. Doctor Nativo: Guatemaya (2018, Stonetree) A-
33. David Dominique: Mask (2018, Orenda) C
34. Kaja Draksler/Petter Eldh/Christian Lillinger: Punkt. Vrt. Plastik (2016 [2018], Intakt) A-
35. Open Mike Eagle: What Happens When I Try to Relax (2018, Auto Reverse, EP) B+(***)
36. Kurt Elling: The Questions (2017 [2018], Okeh) B-
37. John Escreet: Learn to Live (2018, Blue Room) B
38. The Gil Evans Orchestra: Hidden Treasures Monday Nights: Volume One (2016-17 [2018], Bopper Spock Suns Music) B+(*)
39. Marianne Faithfull: Negative Capability (2018, BMG) B+(***)
40. Alan Ferber Big Band: Jigsaw (2016 [2017], Sunnyside) B+(**)
41. Birgitta Flick Quartet: Color Studies (2018, Double Moon) B+(**)
42. Michael Formanek Elusion Quartet: Time Like This (2018, Intakt) B+(**)
43. James Francies: Flight (2018, Blue Note)
44. Gabriela Friedli Trio: Areas (2015 [2018], Leo) B+(**)
45. David Friesen: My Faith, My Life (2017-18 [2018], Origin, 2CD) B+(***)
46. Full Blast: Rio (2016 [2018], Trost) B+(***)
47. Aaron Goldberg: At the Edge of the World (2016 [2018], Sunnyside) B+(**)
48. Randy Halberstadt: Open Heart (2018, Origin) B+(*)
49. Clay Harper: Bleak Beauty (2018, self-released) B+(*)
50. David Hazeltine: The Time Is Now (2018, Smoke Sessions) B+(*)
51. Claus Højensgård/Emanuele Mariscalco/Nelide Bendello: Høbama (2017 [2018], Gotta Let It Out) B+(*)
52. Christopher Hollyday: Telepathy (2018, Jazzbeat Productions) B+(***)
53. Homeboy Sandman & Edan: Humble Pi (2018, Stones Throw, EP) B+(**)
54. Adam Hopkins: Crickets (2018, Out of Your Head) B+(**)
55. Jason Kao Hwang Burning Bridge: Blood (2018, True Sound) A-
56. Rocco John Iacovone/Jack DeSalvo/Mark Hagan/Phil Sirois/Tom Cabrera: Connoisseurs of Chaos IV (2018, Woodshedd) B+(***)
57. Tomo Jacobson/Maria Laurette Friis/Emanuele Maniscalco + Karlis Auzixs: Split : Body (2016-17 [2018], Getta Let It Out) B+(*)
58. Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra With Wynton Marsalis: Handful of Keys (2016 [2017], Blue Engine) B+(**)
59. Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra With Wynton Marsalis: Una Noche Con Rubén Blades (2014 [2018], Blue Engine) B+(**)
60. Jentsch Group No Net: Topics in American History (2016 [2018], Blue Schist) B+(**)
61. Russ Johnson: Headlands (2018, Woolgathering) B+(***)
62. Frank Kimbrough: Monk's Dreams: The Complete Compositions of Thelonious Sphere Monk (2018, Sunnyside, 6CD) A-
63. Roy Kinsey: Blackie: A Story by Roy Kinsey (2018, Not Normal) B+(***)
64. Simone Kopmajer: Spotlight on Jazz (2018, Lucky Mojo) B+(**)
65. Fredrik Kronkvist: Kronicles (2017 [2018], Connective) B+(**)
66. Rich Krueger: NOWThen (2018, Rockin'K Music) B+(***)
67. Ingrid Laubrock: Contemporary Chaos Practices: Two Works for Orchestra With Soloists (2017 [2018], Intakt) B+(***)
68. Lawful Citizen: Internal Combustion (2018, self-released) B+(*)
69. Robbie Lee & Mary Halvorson: Seed Triangular (2018, New Amsterdam) B+(**)
70. Ravyn Lenae: Crush (2018, Atlantic, EP) B+(*)
71. LFU: Lisbon Freedom Unit: Praise of Our Folly (2015 [2018], Clean Feed) A-
72. Carol Liebowitz/Birgitta Flick: Malita-Malika (2017 [2018], Leo) B+(***)
73. Chris Lightcap: Superette (2018, The Royal Potato Family) B+(*)
74. Lithics: Mating Surfaces (2018, Kill Rock Stars) B+(***)
75. Maisha: There Is a Place (2018, Brownswood) B+(*)
76. Roc Marciano: RR2: The Bitter Dose (2018, Marci Enterprises) B+(***)
77. Thomas Marriott: Romance Language (2017 [2018], Origin) B+(**)
78. Christian McBride: Christian McBride's New Jawn (2017 [2018], Mack Avenue) B+(**)
79. Donny McCaslin: Blow. (2018, Motéma) B+(*)
80. Makaya McCraven: Universal Beings (2017-18 [2018], International Anthem) A-
81. Joakim Milder/Fredrik Ljungkvist/Mathias Landraeus/Filip Augustson/Fredrik Rundkvist: The Music of Anders Garstedt (2016 [2018], Moserobie) A
82. Rhett Miller: The Messenger (2018, ATO) B+(**)
83. Mr. Fingers: Cerebral Hemispheres (2018, Alleviated) B+(**)
84. Kyle Nasser: Persistent Fancy (2018, Ropeadope) B
85. Jorge Nila: Tenor Time (Tribute to the Tenor Masters) (2018 [2019], Ninjazz) B+(***)
86. John O'Gallagher Trio: Live in Brooklyn (2015 [2016], Whirlwind) B+(***)
87. Old Man Saxon: The Pursuit (2018, Pusher, EP) B+(*)
88. Evan Parker/Eddie Prévost: Tools of Imagination (2017 [2018], Fundacja Sluchaj) B+(*)
89. William Parker: Flower in a Stained-Glass Window/The Blinking of the Ear (2018, Centering/AUM Fidelity, 2CD) B+(**)
90. Chris Pasin: Ornettiquette (2018, Piano Arts) B+(**)
91. Hanna Paulsberg Concept & Magnus Broo: Daughter of the Sun (2018, Odin) B+(**)
92. Ken Peplowski Big Band: Sunrise (2017 [2018], Arbors)
93. Ivo Perelman/Mat Maneri/Mark Feldman/Jason Kao Hwang: Strings 1 (2018, Leo) B+(***)
94. Ivo Perelman/Mat Maneri/Hank Roberts/Ned Rothenberg: Strings 2 (2018, Leo) B+(**)
95. Lucas Pino's No Net Nonet: That's a Computer (2018, Outside In Music) B+(*)
96. Pistol Annies: Interstate Gospel (2018, RCA Nashville) A-
97. Charlie Porter: Charlie Porter (2018, Porter House) B+(*)
98. Quoan [Brian Walsh/Daniel Rosenboom/Sam Minaie/Mark Ferber]: Fine Dining (2017 [2018], Orenda) B+(**)
99. Nikita Rafaelov: Spirit of Gaia (2016-17 [2018], Gotta Let It Out) B+(**)
100. Ernesto Rodrigues/Guilherme Rodrigues/Bruno Parrinha/Luís Lopes/Vasco Trillo: Lithos (2017 [2018], Creative Sources) B+(**)
101. Rich Rosenthal/Jack DeSalvo/Tom Cabrera: Connoisseurs of Chaos (2018, Woodshedd) B+(**)
102. Renee Rosnes: Beloved of the Sky (2017 [2018], Smoke Sessions) B+(**)
103. Rudy Royston: Flatbed Buggy (2018, Greenleaf Music) B+(**)
104. Jerome Sabbagh/Greg Tuohey: No Filter (2017 [2018], Sunnyside) B
105. Dave Sewelson: Music for a Free World (2017 [2018], FMR) A-
106. Julian Siegel Quartet: Vista (2018, Whirlwind) B+(**)
107. Paul Simon: In the Blue Light (2018, Legacy) B
108. Esperanza Spalding: 12 Little Spells (2018, Concord) B-
109. Vince Staples: FM! (2018, Def Jam, EP) B+(**)
110. Marcus Strickland Twi-Life: People of the Sun (2018, Blue Note) B
111. Yuhan Su: City Animals (2018, Sunnyside) B+(**)
112. Subtone: Moose Blues (2018, Laika) B+(*)
113. Jay Thomas With the Oliver Groenewald Newnet: I Always Knew (2018, Origin) B+(*)
114. Trio Heinz Herbert: Yes (2018, Intakt) B+(***)
115. Harriet Tubman: The Terror End of Beauty (2018, Sunnyside) B+(*)
116. The David Ullmann Group: Sometime (2018, Little Sky) B
117. Piet Verbist: Suite Réunion (2018, Origin) B+(***)
118. Harry Vetro: Northern Ranger (2018, T.Sound) B+(**)
119. David Virelles: Igbó Alákorin (The Singer's Groove) Vol I & II (2017 [2018], Pi) A-
120. Cuong Vu 4Tet: Change in the Air (2017 [2018], Rare Noise) B+(**)
121. David S. Ware Trio: The Balance (Vision Festival XV+) (2009-10 [2018], AUM Fidelity) B+(***)
122. Becky Warren: Undesirable (2018, self-released) A-
123. Trevor Watts & RGG: RAFA: Live in Klub Zak Jazz Jantar 2018 (2018, Fundacja Sluchaj) B+(***)
124. Way North: Fearless and Kind (2018, self-released) B+(**)
125. Kenny Werner: The Space (2016 [2018], Pirouet) B+(*)
126. Jeff Williams: Lifelike (2017 [2018], Whirlwind) B+(***)
127. Dexter Gordon Quartet: Espace Cardin 1977 (1977 [2018], Elemental Music) B+(***)
128. Charlie Haden & Brad Mehldau: Long Ago and Far Away (2007 [2018], Impulse) A-
129. Jimi Hendrix: Both Sides of the Sky (1968-70 [2018], Legacy) B+(**)
130. Fred Hersch: Fred Hersch Trio '97 @ The Village Vanguard (1997 [2018], Palmetto) A-
131. Keith Jarrett: La Fenice (2006 [2018], ECM, 2CD) B+(*)
132. Jazz at the Philharmonic [Oscar Peterson/Illinois Jacquet/Herb Ellis]: Blues in Chicago 1955 (1955 [2018], Verve) A-
133. The Gene Krupa Quartet: Live 1966 (1966 [2018], Dot Time Legends) B+(*)
134. Thelonious Monk: Mønk (1963 [2018], Gearbox) A-
135. Frank Morgan/George Cables: Montreal Memories (1989 [2018], High Note) B+(***)
136. Outlaws & Armadillos: Country's Roaring '70s (1971-79 [2018], Legacy, 2CD) B+(**)
137. Art Pepper: Unreleased Art Pepper Vol. 10: Toronto (1977 [2018], Widow's Taste, 3CD) A-
138. Art Pepper: The Art Pepper Quartet (1956 [2017], Omnivore) A-
139. Art Pepper: Blues for the Fisherman: Unreleased Art Pepper Vol VI (1980 [2011], Widow's Taste, 4CD) A-
140. Woody Shaw/Louis Hayes: The Tour: Volume One (1976 [2016], High Note) A-
141. Woody Shaw/Louis Hayes: The Tour: Volume Two (1976-77 [2017], High Note) B+(***)
142. Joe Strummer: 001 (1981-2002 [2018], Ignition, 2CD) B+(**)
143. Ben Webster: Valentine's Day 1964 Live! (1964 [2018], Dot Time) B+(***)
144. Mandy Barnett: The Original Nashville Cast Recordings of "Always . . . Patsy Cline": Live at the Ryman Auditorium (1995, Decca) B+(*)
145. Mandy Barnett: Sweet Dreams (2011, Opry Music) B+(**)
146. Jimi Hendrix: First Rays of the New Rising Sun (1968-70 [1997], MCA) A-
147. Allan Holdsworth: I.O.U. (1982 [1985], Enigma) B
148. Allan Holdsworth With I.O.U.: Metal Fatigue (1985, Enigma) B-
149. Allan Holdsworth: Atavachron (1986, Enigma) C+
150. Allan Holdsworth: Sand (1987, Relativity) B-
151. Allan Holdsworth: Secrets (1989, Intima) C+
152. Allan Holdsworth: Wardenclyffe Tower (1992, Restless) B-
153. Allan Holdsworth: The Sixteen Men of Tain (2000, Gnarly Geezer) B-
154. Allan Holdsworth/Alan Pasqua/Jimmy Haslip/Chad Wackerman: Blues for Tony (2007 [2009], Moonjune, 2CD) B+(*)
155. Joakim Milder: Ways (1990-92 [1993], Dragon) B+(*)
156. Red Mitchell/Joakim Milder/Roger Kellaway: Live in Stockholm (1991 [1993], Dragon) B+(**)
157. Frank Morgan: City Nights: Live at the Jazz Standard (2003 [2004], High Note) A-
158. Frank Morgan: Raising the Standard: Live at the Jazz Standard Vol. 2 (2003 [2005], High Note) A-
159. Louis Prima/Keely Smith With Sam Butera and the Witnesses: The Wildest Shoe at Tahoe (1957, Capitol) B+(**)
160. Woody Shaw: Live Volume One (1977 [2000], High Note) B+(***)
161. Woody Shaw: Live Volume Two (1977 [2001], High Note) B+(**)
162. Woody Shaw: Live Volume Three (1977 [2002], High Note) B+(*)
163. Woody Shaw: Live Volume Four (1981 [2005], High Note) B+(***)

October 31

1. David Ake: Humanities (2017 [2018], Posi-Tone) B+(***)
2. Alchemy Sound Project: Adventures in Time and Space (2016 [2018], ARC) B+(***)
3. Eric Alexander: Song of No Regrets (2017, High Note) B+(**)
4. Danny Bacher: Still Happy (2018, Whaling City Sound) B+(*)
5. Joey Baron/Robyn Schulkowsky: Now You Hear Me (2016 [2018], Intakt) B+(**)
6. The Bottle Rockets: Bit Logic (2018, Bloodshot) B+(*)
7. Jakob Bro: Bay of Rainbows (2017 [2018], ECM) B+(**)
8. François Carrier/Michel Lambert/John Edwards: Elements (2015-16 [2018], FMR) A-
9. Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop: Abundance (2013-16 [2018], Anzic) B+(**)
10. Mike Clark & Delbert Bump: Retro Report (2018, Ropeadope) B+(**)
11. Drums & Tuba: Triumph! (2018, Ropeadope) B+(*)
12. Colin Edwin & Lorenzo Feliciati: Twinscapes Vol. 2: A Modern Approach to the Dancefloor (2018, RareNoise) B+(**)
13. Espen Eriksen Trio With Andy Sheppard: Perfectly Unhappy (2018, Rune Grammofon) A-
14. Fat Tony: 10,000 Hours (2018, self-released) B+(*)
15. Jonathan Finlayson: 3 Times Round (2018, Pi) A-
16. Nick Finzer's Hear & Now: Live in New York City (2018, Outside In) B+(**)
17. The Vinny Golia Sextet: Trajectory (2017 [2018], Orenda/Nine Winds, 2CD) B+(***)
18. The Marie Goudy 12tet Featuring Jocelyn Barth: The Bitter Suite (2018, self-released) B
19. Devin Gray: Dirigo Rataplan II (2016 [2018], Rataplan) B+(***)
20. Hamell on Trial: The night Guy at the Apocalypse: Profiles of a Rushing Midnight (2018, Saustex) B+(*)
21. Hofbauer/Rosenthal Quartet: Human Resources (2017 [2018], Creative Nation Music) B+(***)
22. Idles: Joy as an Act of Resistance (2018, Partisan) B+(***)
23. José James: Lean on Me (2018, Blue Note) B+(*)
24. Mark Kavuma: Kavuma (2017 [2018], Ubuntu Music) B+(*)
25. Shai Maestro: The Dream Thief (2018, ECM) B+(**)
26. Dave McMurray: Music Is Life (2018, Blue Note) B+(**)
27. Ryan Meagher: Lost Days (2017 [2018], Fresh Sound New Talent) B+(*)
28. Ryan Meagher: Evil Twin (2018, PJCE) B
29. Myra Melford's Snowy Egret: The Other Side of Air (2017 [2018], Firehouse 12) A-
30. Allison Miller/Carmen Staaf: Science Fair (2018, Sunnyside) B+(*)
31. Joe Morris/Ben Hall/Andria Nicodemou: Raven (2016 [2017], Glacial Erratic) B+(*)
32. Moskus: Mirakler (2016-17 [2018], Hubro) B+(**)
33. Kjetil Møster/John Edwards/Dag Erik Knedal Andersen: Different Shapes/Immersion (2014 [2018], Va Fongool) B+(*)
34. John Moulder: Decade: Memoirs (2009-17 [2018], Origin) B
35. Maria Muldaur: Don't You Feel My Leg: The Naughty Bawdy Blues of Blue Lu Barker (2018, The Last Music Company) A-
36. Wolfgang Muthspiel: Where the River Goes (2018, ECM) B+(**)
37. Aaron Parks: Little Big (2018, Ropeadope) B+(***)
38. Matt Penman: Good Question (2017 [2018], Sunnyside) A-
39. Madeleine Peyroux: Anthem (2018, Decca) B+(*)
40. Mikkel Ploug/Mark Turner: Faroe (2018, Sunnyside) B+(**)
41. R+R=Now: Collagically Speaking (2018, Blue Note) B
42. Marc Ribot: Songs of Resistance 1942-2018 (2018, Epitaph) B+(***)
43. Riton + Kah-Lo: Foreign Ororo (2018, Riton Time) A-
44. Robyn: Honey (2018, Konichiwa/Interscope) B+(**)
45. Anne Sajdera: New Year (2018, Bijuri) B+(*)
46. Cécile McLorin Salvant: The Window (2018, Mack Avenue) B+(*)
47. Christian Sands: Reach Further EP (2017-18 [2018], Mack Avenue) B+(**)
48. Christian Sands: Facing Dragons (2018, Mack Avenue) B+(**)
49. JP Schlegelmilch/Jonathan Goldberger/Jim Black: Visitors (2018, Skirl) B+(*)
50. Elliott Sharp Carbon: Transmigration at the Solar Max (2009 [2018], Intakt) B+(***)
51. Jared Sims: The New York Sessions (2018, Ropeadope) B+(**)
52. Tyshaw Sorey: Pillars (2017 [2018], Firehouse 12, 3CD) B+(**)
53. Alister Spence/Satoko Fujii: Intelset (2017 [2018], Alister Spence Music) B+(**)
54. Mike Steinel Quintet: Song and Dance (2017 [2018], OA2) B+(**)
55. Chad Taylor: Myths and Morals (2018, Ears & Eyes) B+(*)
56. Tropical Fuck Storm: A Laughing Death in Meatspace (2018, Tropical Fuck Storm/Mistletone) B+(**)
57. Mark Turner/Ethan Iverson: Temporary Kings (2017 [2018], ECM) B+(**)
58. Steve Turre: The Very Thought of You (2018, Smoke Sessions) B+(*)
59. Colter Wall: Songs of the Plains (2018, Young Mary's) B+(**)
60. Jeff "Tain" Watts: Travel Band: Detained in Amsterdam (2017 [2018], Dark Key) B+(***)
61. Walt Weiskopf: European Quartet (2017 [2018], Orenda) B+(**)
62. Brad Whiteley: Presence (2016 [2018], Destiny) B+(**)
63. Chip Wickham: Shamal Wind (2017 [2018], Lovemonk) B
64. Patrick Zimmerli Quartet: Clockworks (2017 [2018], Songlines) B+(**)
65. Tohru Aizawa Quartet: Tachibana Vol. 1 (1975 [2018], BBE) A-
66. Calm Waters Rolling Swells & Roiling Seas: A Whaling City Sampler (2004-17 [2018], Whaling City Sound) B
67. Ella Fitzgerald: Ella at Zardi's (1956 [2017], Verve) A-
68. I'm Not Here to Hunt Rabbits ([2018], Piranha) A-
69. J Jazz: Deep Modern Jazz From Japan 1969-1984 (1969-84 [2018], BBE) A-
70. Takeo Moriyama: East Plants (1983 [2018], BBE) B+(***)
71. Ralph Thomas: Eastern Standard Time (1980 [2018], BBE) B+(***)
72. Fred Astaire: The Astaire Story (1952 [2017], Verve) B+(***)
73. Fred Astaire: Steppin' Out: Astaire Sings (1952 [1994], Verve) B+(***)
74. Tony Bennett and Bill Evans: Together Again (1976 [2003], Concord) B+(*)
75. Hamiet Bluiett: Birthright: A Solo Blues Concert (1977, India Navigation) B+(**)
76. Hamiet Bluiett: Resolution (1977 [1978], Black Saint) B+(*)
77. Hamiet Bluiett: "Dangerously Suite" (1981, Soul Note) B+(***)
78. Hamiet Bluiett: Ebu (1984, Soul Note) B+(**)
79. Hamiet Bluiett & Concept: Live at Carlos 1 (1986 [1997], Just a Memory) A-
80. Hamiet Bluiett: Sankofa/Rear Garde (1992 [1993], Soul Note) B+(**)
81. Hamiet Bluiett: Live at the Village Vanguard: Ballads and Blues (1994 [1997], Soul Note) B+(***)
82. Hamiet Bluiett: With Eyes Wide Open (2000, Justin Time) A-
83. Rosemary Clooney/Duke Ellington: Blue Rose (1956 [2008], Columbia/Legacy) B+(**)
84. Rosemary Clooney: Rosie Solves the Swingin' Riddle! (1961 [2004], RCA/Bluebird) A-
85. Rosemary Clooney: Everything's Coming Up Rosie (1977, Concord) B+(***)
86. Rosemary Clooney: Sings the Lyrics of Johnny Mercer (1987, Concord) B+(***)
87. Nat 'King' Cole: St. Louis Blues (1958, Capitol) B+(*)
88. Doris Day: Day by Day (1956, Columbia) B
89. Doris Day: Day by Night (1957, Columbia) B
90. Doris Day: 16 Most Requested Songs (1945-58 [1992], Columbia/Legacy) B+(*)
91. Doris Day and Harry James: Young Man With a Horn (1950 [1954], Columbia) B+(**)
92. Doris Day/Robert Goulet: Annie Get Your Gun (1963, Columbia Masterworks) B+(*)
93. Blossom Dearie: Give Him the Ooh-La-La (1957 [1958], Verve) B+(**)
94. Blossom Dearie: Once Upon a Summertime (1958, Verve) B+(***)
95. Blossom Dearie: My Gentleman Friend (1959, Verve) A-
96. Blossom Dearie: Blossom Dearie Sings Comden and Green (1959, Verve) B+(**)
97. Blossom Dearie: Soubrette: Blossom Dearie Sings Broadway Hit Songs (1960, Verve) B+(**)
98. Matt Dennis: Plays and Sings Matt Dennis (1954, Trend) B+(**)
99. Matt Dennis: Dennis, Anyone? (1955, RCA Victor) B+(**)
100. Matt Dennis: Plays and Sings Matt Dennis: Live in Hollywood (1954-55 [2011], Fresh Sound) B+(**)
101. Billy Eckstine: Billy's Best (1957-58 [1995], Verve) B+(*)
102. Ella Fitzgerald: Lullabies of Birdland (1947-54 [1955], Decca) A-
103. Judy Garland: Judy at Carnegie Hall (1961 [2001], Capitol, 2CD) A-
104. Benny Goodman/Rosemary Clooney: Date With the King (1956, Columbia, EP) B+(**)
105. Eydie Gorme and Steve Lawrence: Sing the Golden Hits (1960 [1990], MCA) B+(**)
106. Robert Goulet: 16 Most Requested Songs (1960-69 [1989], Columbia) C
107. Beaver Harris 360 Degree Music Experience: Beautiful Africa (1979, Soul Note) B+(**)
108. Dick Haymes: Rain or Shine (1956, Capitol) B+(**)
109. Peggy Lee: The Man I Love (1957, Capitol) B
110. Marilyn Maye: Meet Marvelous Marilyn Maye (1965, RCA Victor) B+(*)
111. Marilyn Maye: The Happiest Sound in Town (1968, RCA Victor) B+(***)
112. Anita O'Day: Sings the Winners (1958, Verve) B+(***)
113. One for All: Too Soon to Tell (1997, Sharp Nine) B+(*)
114. Della Reese: Della (1960, RCA Victor) B+(**)
115. Della Reese: Della Della Cha Cha Cha (1961, RCA Victor) A-
116. Robyn: Robyn Is Here (1995 [1997], RCA) B+(*)
117. Robyn: My Truth (1999, RCA) B+(**)
118. Robyn: Body Talk, Pt. 3 (2010, Konichiwa, EP) B+(***)
119. Jimmy Scott: The Source (1969 [1970], Atlantic) B
120. Jimmy Scott: All the Way (1992, Sire) B+(***)
121. Bobby Short: Bobby Short (1956, Atlantic) B+(*)
122. Nina Simone: Nina Simone and Piano! (1969 [2011], RCA/Legacy) B
123. Frank Sinatra: Songs for Young Lovers (1954, Capitol, EP) B+(***)
124. Frank Sinatra: Swing Easy! (1954, Capitol, EP) A
125. Frank Sinatra: In the Wee Small Hours (1954-55 [1955], Capitol) A-
126. Frank Sinatra: Close to Me (1957, Capitol) B+(*)
127. Frank Sinatra: Come Fly With Me (1957 [1958], Capitol) B+(**)
128. Frank Sinatra: Come Dance With Me! (1958 [1959], Capitol) B+(***)
129. Frank Sinatra: No One Cares (1959, Capitol) B-
130. Frank Sinatra: Nice 'n' Easy (1960, Capitol) B+(***)
131. Frank Sinatra: Sinatra's Swingin' Session!!! (1960 [1961], Capitol) A-
132. Jo Stafford: Capitol Collectors Series (1944-50 [1991], Capitol) B+(*)
133. Jo Stafford: Sings Songs of Scotland (1953-56 [1957], Columbia) B
134. Jo Stafford: I'll Be Seeing You (1959, Columbia) B+(*)
135. Kay Starr: I Cry by Night (1962, Capitol) A-
136. Kay Starr: Capitol Collectors Series (1948-62 [1991], Capitol) B+(**)
137. Maxine Sullivan and Her Jazz All-Stars: Memories of You: A Tribute to Andy Razaf (1956 [2007], Essential Media Group) B+(***)
138. Jack Teagarden: Think Well of Me (1962, Verve) B
139. Tiny Tim: God Bless Tiny Tim (1968, Reprise) B-
140. Mr. Tophat Feat. Robyn: Trust Me (2016 [2017], Smalltown Supersound, EP) B+(**)
141. Mel Tormé With the Marty Paich Dek-Tette: Lulu's Back in Town (1956, Bethlehem) B+(***)
142. Mel Tormé and the Marty Paich Dek-Tette: Mel Tormé Sings Fred Astaire (1956, Bethlehem) A-
143. Mel Tormé: Tormé (1958 [1959], Verve) B+(**)
144. Mel Tormé: I Dig the Duke/I Dig the Count (1961, Verve) B+(***)
145. Mel Tormé: Compact Jazz: Mel Tormé (1958-61 [1987], Verve) B+(***)
146. Mel Tormé: The Best of Mel Tormé [20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection] (1958-61 [2005], UME) B+(**)
147. Mark Turner: In This World (1998, Warner Brothers) A-
148. Sarah Vaughan: After Hours (1961, Roulette) B+(***)
149. Sarah Vaughan: The Best of Sarah Vaughan [20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection] (1954-66 [2004], Hip-O) B-
150. Sarah Vaughan: Live in Japan: Volume 1 (1973 [1991], Mainstream) B+(**)
151. Sarah Vaughan: Live in Japan: Volume 2 (1973 [1991], Mainstream) B+(**)
152. Margaret Whiting: Sings the Jerome Kern Songbook (1960, Verve) B
153. Blossom Dearie: Blossom Dearie (1956 [1957], Verve) B+(***)
154. Robyn: Robyn (2005 [2008], Konichiwa/Interscope) A-

September 30

1. Dmitry Baevsky/Jeb Patton: We Two (2018, Jazz & People) A-
2. Bali Baby: Baylor Swift (2018, Twin, EP) A-
3. Dave Ballou & BeepHonk: The Windup (2017 [2018], Clean Feed) B+(**)
4. Tony Bennett & Diana Krall: Love Is Here to Stay (2018, Verve/Columbia) B+(**)
5. Carlos Bica & Azul: Azul in Ljubljana (2015 [2018], Clean Feed) B+(*)
6. Black Art Jazz Collective: Armor of Pride (2018, HighNote) B
7. Geof Bradfield: Yes, and . . . Music for Nine Improvisers (2018, Delmark) B+(**)
8. Randy Brecker & Mats Holmquist With UMO Jazz Orchestra: Together (2018, Summit) B+(***)
9. Jonathan Butler: Close to You (2018, Mack Avenue) C+
10. Daniel Carter/Hilliard Greene/David Haney: Live Constructions (2017 [2018], Slam) B
11. Cyrus Chestnut: Kaleidoscope (2018, High Note) B
12. George Colligan: Nation Divided (2017 [2018], Whirlwind) B+(*)
13. Mia Dyberg Trio: Ticket! (2017 [2018], Clean Feed) B+(***)
14. Yelena Eckemoff: Better Than Gold and Silver (2018, L&H Production, 2CD) B+(**)
15. Eminem: Kamikaze (2018, Aftermath/Shady/Interscope) B+(**)
16. The Equity & Social Justice Quartet: Argle-Bargle or Foofaraw (2018, Edgetone) B+(***)
17. Fred Frith Trio: Closer to the Ground (2018, Intakt) A-
18. Billy F Gibbons: The Big Bad Blues (2018, Concord) B+(*)
19. Gordon Grdina's the Marrow: Ejdeha (2018, Songlines) B+(***)
20. Gordon Grdina/François Houle/Kenton Loewen: Live at the China Cloud (2017, Big in Japan) B+(*)
21. Tord Gustavsen Trio: The Other Side (2018, ECM) B+(**)
22. Scott Hamilton: Moon Mist (2018, Blau) B+(**)
23. Scott Hamilton: The Shadow of Your Smile (2017, Blau) A-
24. Scott Hamilton: Meets the Piano Players (2016 [2017], Organic) B+(***)
25. Scott Hamilton/Paolo Birro/Aldo Zunino/Alfred Kramer: Ballads for Audiophiles (2016 [2017], Fonè Jazz) B+(***)
26. Shay Hazan: Good Morning Universe (2017 [2018], NoBusiness, EP) B+(*)
27. Bjørn Marius Hegge Trio: Assosiasjoner (2018, Particular) A-
28. Hegge: Vi Är Ledsna Men Du Får Inte Längre Vara Barn (2017, Particular) B+(***)
29. Hieroglyphic Being: The Replicant Dream Sequence (2018, Moog Recordings Library) B+(*)
30. Hinds: I Don't Run (2018, Mom + Pop) B+(***)
31. Art Hirahara: Sunward Bound (2017 [2018], Posi-Tone) A-
32. William Hooker Trio: Remembering (2017 [2018], Astral Spirits) B+(***)
33. Ayn Inserto Jazz Orchestra: Down a Rabbit Hole (2015-17 [2018], Summit) B+(***)
34. Stan Kenton Legacy Orchestra: Flyin' Through florida (2018, Summit) B+(**)
35. John Kruth & La Società dei Musici: Forever Ago (2018, Ars Spoletium) A-
36. Pablo Ledesma/Pepa Angelillo/Mono Hurtado/Carlo Brandán: Gato Barbieri Revisitado (2017 [2018], Discos ICM) B+(**)
37. Lyrics Born: Quite a Life (2018, Mobile Home) A-
38. Yves Marcotte: Always Know Monk (2017, self-released) B+(**)
39. Paul McCartney: Egypt Station (2018, Capitol) B-
40. Ernest McCarty Jr./Theresa Davis: I Remember Love (2018, Blujazz) B+(*)
41. Joey Morant: Forever Sanctified (2018, Blujazz) B+(*)
42. Mike Moreno: 3 for 3 (2016 [2017], Criss Cross) B+(*)
43. Al Muirhead's Canadian Quintet: Undertones (2018, Chronograph) B+(**)
44. Myriad 3: Vera (2018, ALMA) B+(*)
45. Willie Nelson: My Way (2018, Legacy) B+(**)
46. Noname: Room 25 (2018, self-released) A-
47. Uwe Oberg/Heinz Sauer: Sweet Reason (2017 [2018], Jazzwerkstatt) B+(*)
48. Eddie Palmieri: Full Circle (2018, Ropeadope) B+(***)
49. Ivo Perelman/Jason Stein: Spiritual Prayers (2018, Leo) B+(*)
50. Ivo Perelman/Rudi Mahall: Kindred Spirits (2018, Leo, 2CD) B+(***)
51. Chris Pitsiokos CP Unit: Silver Bullet in the Autumn of Your Years (2017 [2018], Clean Feed) B+(**)
52. Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble: From Maxville to Vanport (2018, PJCE) B+(**)
53. Dafnis Prieto Big Band: Back to the Sunset (2018, Dafnison) B+(***)
54. Kristjan Randalu: Absence (2017 [2018], ECM) B+(**)
55. Ratatet: Heroes, Saints and Clowns (2017 [2018], Ridgeway) B
56. Dave Rempis/Matt Piet/Tim Daisy: Throw Tomatoes (2017 [2018], Astral Spirits) A-
57. Logan Richardson: Blues People (2018, Ropeadope) B-
58. Ned Rothenberg/Hamid Drake: Full Circle: Live in Lodz (2016 [2017], Fundacja Sluchaj) B+(*)
59. Scott Routenberg Trio: Supermoon (2018, Summit) B+(*)
60. Schnell: Live at Sowieso (2017 [2018], Clean Feed) A-
61. Trygve Seim: Helsinki Songs (2018, ECM) B+(***)
62. Cory Smythe: Circulate Susanna (2018, Pyroclastic) B-
63. Swamp Dogg: Love, Loss, and Auto-Tune (2018, Joyful Noise) B
64. Szun Waves: New Hymn to Freedom (2018, The Leaf Label) B+(*)
65. Steven Taetz: Drink You In (2018, Flatcar/Fontana North) B
66. The United States Air Force Band Airmen of Note: The Jazz Heritage Series 2018 Radio Broadcasts (2018, self-released, 3CD) C
67. University of Toronto 12Tet: When Day Slips Into Night (2018, UofT Jazz) B+(*)
68. Andrés Vial: Andrés Vial Plays Thelonious Monk: Sphereology Volume One (2017 [2018], Chromatic Audio) B+(**)
69. Fay Victor's SoundNoiseFUNK: Wet Robots (2017 [2018], ESP-Disk) B+(**)
70. Jay T. Vonada: United (2017 [2018], Summit) B+(***)
71. VWCR [Ken Vandermark/Nate Wooley/Sylvie Courvoisier/Tom Rainey]: Noise of Our Time (2017 [2018], Impakt) A-
72. Marcin Wasilewski Trio: Live (2016 [2018], ECM) B+(***)
73. Doug Webb: Fast Friends (2018, Posi-Tone) B+(**)
74. Bugge Wesseltoft/Prins Thomas: Bugge Wesseltoft & Prins Thomas (2018, Smalltown Supersound) B+(**)
75. Mike Westbrook: Starcross Bridge (2017 [2018], Hatology) B+(*)
76. Western Michigan University Jazz Orchestra: Turkish Delight (2018, Blujazz) B+(*)
77. Tom Zé: Sem Você Não A (2017, Circus) B+(***)
78. Kaoru Abe/Sabu Toyozumi: Mannyoka (1976 [2018], NoBusiness) B+(***)
79. Choi Sun Bae Quartet: Arirang Fantasy (1995 [2018[, NoBusiness) B+(***)
80. Stella Chiweshe: Kasahwa: Early Singles (1974-83 [2018], Glitterbeat) B+(**)
81. Hazel Dickens & Alice Gerrard: Sing Me Back Home: The DC Tapes, 1965-1969 (1965-69 [2018], Free Dirt) B+(**)
82. Bobby Naughton/Leo Smith/Perry Robinson: The Haunt (1976 [2018], NoBusiness) B+(*)
83. Prince: Piano and a Microphone 1983 (1983 [2018], NPG/Warner Bros.) B
84. Gene Ammons: The Gene Ammons Story: Gentle Jug (1961-62 [1992], Prestige) B+(**)
85. Gene Ammons: Gentle Jug Volume 2 (1960-71 [1995], Prestige) B+(***)
86. Gene Ammons: The Boss Is Back! (1969 [1993], Prestige) B+(**)
87. Bikini Kill: Revolution Girl Style Now (1991 [2015], Bikini Kill) B+(***)
88. Bikini Kill: Bikini Kill (1992, Kill Rock Stars, EP) B+(**)
89. Bikini Kill: Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah (1992 [1993], Kill Rock Stars, EP) B+(**)
90. Bikini Kill: The Singles (1993-95 [1998], Kill Rock Stars, EP) B+(***)
91. David Binney: South (2000 [2001], ACT) B+(**)
92. Brian Blade Fellowship: Perceptual (2000, Blue Note) B+(**)
93. Terence Blanchard: Bounce (2003, Blue Note) B+(**)
94. Chicago Underground Quartet: Chicago Underground Quartet (2000 [2001], Thrill Jockey) B+(**)
95. The Cookers: Warriors (2011, Jazz Legacy) B+(***)
96. Tord Gustavsen Trio: Changing Places (2001-02 [2003], ECM) B+(**)
97. Barry Guy/London Jazz Composers Orchestra/Irène Schweizer: Radio Rondo/Schaffhausen Concert (2008 [2009], Intakt) B+(***)
98. Huggy Bear: Our Troubled Youth (1992 [1993], Kill Rock Stars, EP) B
99. Ahmad Jamal: In Search of Momentum (2003, Birdology/Dreyfus) B+(**)
100. Keith Jarrett/Gary Peacock/Jack DeJohnette: Always Let Me Go: Live in Tokyo (2001 [2002], ECM, 2CD) B+(**)
101. Roland Kirk: Introducing Roland Kirk (1960, Argo) B+(*)
102. Roland Kirk: Domino (1962, Mercury) B+(*)
103. Roland Kirk: Reeds & Deeds (1963, Mercury) B+(**)
104. Roland Kirk: Kirk in Copenhagen (1963 [1964], Mercury) A-
105. Roland Kirk: I Talk With the Spirits (1964 [1965], Limelight) B+(*)
106. Roland Kirk: Left & Right (1969, Atlantic) B+(*)
107. Rahsaan Roland Kirk & the Vibration Society: Rahsaan Rahsaan (1970, Atlantic) B+(***)
108. Rahsaan Roland Kirk: Natural Black Inventions: Root Strata (1971, Atlantic) B+(**)
109. Rahsaan Roland Kirk: Blacknuss (1972, Atlantic) B+(***)
110. Joëlle Léandre/Yves Robert/Irène Schweizer/Daunik Lazro: Paris Quartet (1985-87 [1989], Intakt) B+(**)
111. Lionel Loueke: Virgin Forest (2006 [2007], ObliqSound) B+(*)
112. Rudi Mahall: Quartett (2006 [2007], Jazzwerkstatt) B+(*)
113. Big Jay McNeely: The Best Of (1948-1956) (1948-56 [2010], Master Classics) B+(***)
114. Maggie Nicols/Irène Schweizer/Joëlle Léandre: Les Diaboliques (1993 [1994], Intakt) B
115. Uwe Oberg: Work (2008 [2015], Hatology) B+(**)
116. Danilo Pérez: Danilo Pérez (1992 [1993], Jive/Novus) B+(*)
117. Danilo Pérez: PanaMonk (1996, Impulse!) B+(**)
118. Danilo Pérez: Motherland (2000, Verve) B+(*)
119. Bud Powell: Jazz Giant (1949 [1957], Verve) B+(***)
120. Bud Powell: Piano Interpretations by Bud Powell (1955 [1959], Verve) B+(**)
121. Bud Powell: The Ultimate Bud Powell (1949-56 [1998], Verve) B+(***)
122. Bud Powell: The Amazing Bud Powell, Vol. 4: Time Waits (1958 [1999], Blue Note) A-
123. Bud Powell: Strictly Confidential (1964 [1994], Black Lion) B+(***)
124. Bud Powell: Salt Peanuts (1964 [1988], Black Lion) B
125. Irène Schweizer: Wilde Señoritas (1976 [1977], FMP) B+(***)
126. Irène Schweizer: Hexensabbat (1977 [1978], FMP) B+(***)
127. Irène Schweizer: Wilde Señoritas/Hexensabbat (1976-77 [2002], Intakt, 2CD) B+(***)
128. Irène Schweizer: Live at Taktlos (1984 [1986], Intakt) B+(**)
129. Irène Schweizer: Piano Solo Vol. 1 (1990 [1992], Intakt) B+(***)
130. Irène Schweizer: Piano Solo Vol. 2 (1990 [1992], Intakt) B+(***)
131. Irène Schweizer: Many and One Direction (1996, Intakt) A-
132. Irène Schweizer/Fred Anderson/Hamid Drake: Live Willisau & Taktlos (1998-2004 [2007], Intakt) A-
133. John Scofield: Works for Me (2000 [2001], Verve) B+(**)
134. John Scofield: Blue Matter (1986 [1987], Gramavision) B+(*)
135. John Scofield: Hand Jive (1993 [1994], Blue Note) B+(***)
136. Trygve Seim: Different Rivers (1998-99 [2000], ECM) B+(*)
137. Zoot Sims: Hawthorne Nights (1977 [1994], Pablo/OJC) B+(*)
138. Zoot Sims: Suddenly It's Spring (1983 [1992], Pablo/OJC) B+(**)
139. Loren Stillman + Bad Touch: Going Public (2012 [2014], Fresh Sound New Talent) B+(***)
140. Co Streiff/Irène Schweizer: Twin Lines (1999-2000 [2002], Intakt) B+(***)
141. Trio 3: Encounter (1999 [2001], Passin' Thru) A-
142. Trio 3 + Irène Schweizer: Berne Concert (2007 [2009], Intakt) B+(***)
143. Trio 3 + Geri Allen: At This Time (2008 [2009], Intakt) A-
144. Bugge Wesseltoft: New Conception of Jazz (1995-96 [1997], Jazzland) B+(***)
145. Bugge Wesseltoft: It's Snowing on My Piano (1997, ACT) B+(*)
146. Randy Weston: Solo, Duo & Trio (1954-56 [2000], Milestone) B+(*)
147. Randy Weston: Get Happy With the Randy Weston Trio (1955 [1995], Riverside/OJC) B+(**)
148. Randy Weston Trio + Cecil Payne: With These Hands . . . (1956 [1996], Riverside/OJC) B+(***)
149. Randy Weston Trio/Cecil Payne: Jazz A La Bohemia (1956 [1990], Riverside/OJC) B+(**)
150. Randy Weston: Little Niles (1958 [1959], United Artists) B+(***)
151. Randy Weston Trio + 4 Trombones: Destry Rides Again (1959, United Artists) B+(***)
152. Randy Weston: Destry Rides Again/Little Niles (1958-59 [2012], Fresh Sound) B+(***)
153. Randy Weston: African Cookbook (1964 [1972], Atlantic) B+(***)
154. Randy Weston: Portraits of Thelonious Monk: Well You Needn't (1989 [1990], Verve) B+(**)
155. Randy Weston: Portraits of Duke Ellington: Caravan (1989 [1990], Verve) B+(*)
156. Randy Weston: Self Portraits: The Last Day (1989 [1990], Verve) B+(*)
157. Randy Weston: Marrakech in the Cool of the Evening (1992 [1994], Verve) B+(*)
158. Randy Weston: Earth Birth (1995 [1997], Verve) B+(*)
159. Cassandra Wilson: Blue Skies (1988, JMT) B+(**)
160. Cassandra Wilson: Belly of the Sun (2002, Blue Note) B+(*)
161. Bugge Wesseltoft: New Conception of Jazz: Live (2000-02 [2003], Jazzland) A-

August 30

1. Stefan Aeby Trio: The London Concert (2017 [2018], Intakt) B+(***)
2. Aguankó: Pattern Recognition (2018, Aguankó) B+(**)
3. American Aquarium: Things Change (2018, New West) B+(***)
4. Dave Anderson: Melting Pot (2018, Label1) B+(*)
5. Simon Barker/Henry Kaiser/Bill Laswell/Rudresh Mahanthappa: Mudang Rock (2017 [2018], Fractal Music) B+(***)
6. Nat Birchall Meets Al Breadwinner: Sounds Almighty (2018, Tradition Disc) B+(**)
7. Blood Orange: Negro Swan (2018, Domino) B+(**)
8. Steve Coleman and Five Elements: Live at the Village Vanguard, Vol. I (The Embedded Sets) (2017 [2018], Pi, 2CD) B+(***)
9. Rodney Crowell: Acoustic Classics (2018, RC1) B+(*)
10. Tim Daisy: Configurations (2018, Relay) B+(**)
11. Dennis Llewellyn Day: Bossa, Blues and Ballads (2018, DDay Media Group) B+(*)
12. Jason Eady: I Travel On (2018, Old Guitar) B+(***)
13. Robbie Fulks/Linda Gail Lewis: Wild! Wild! Wild! (2018, Bloodshot) A-
14. Ariana Grande: Sweetener (2018, Republic) B
15. Darrell Katz and the JCA Orchestra: Rats Live on No Evil Star (2016-17 [2018], JCA) B+(***)
16. Gayle Kolb: Getting Sentimental (2018, JeruJazz) B+(**)
17. Mahobin: Live at Big Apple in Kobe (2018, Libra) B+(**)
18. Debra Mann: Full Circle: The Music of Joni Mitchell (2018, Whaling City Sound) B+(**)
19. Brian McCarthy: Codex (2017 [2018], self-released) B+(**)
20. Lonnie McFadden: Live at the Green Lady Lounge (2018, Jazz Daddy) B+(***)
21. The Mekons 77: It Is Twice Blessed (2018, Slow Things) A-
22. Methodist Hospital: Giants (2017, self-released) B+(***)
23. Parker Millsap: Other Arrangements (2018, Okrahoma) B+(*)
24. Nicki Minaj: Queen (2018, Young Money/Cash Money) B+(***)
25. Nicole Mitchell: Maroon Cloud (2017 [2018], FPE) B+(***)
26. Mitski: Be the Cowboy (2018, Dead Oceans) B
27. Chris Monson: Seldom in the Well (2018, self-released) B
28. The Necks: The Body (2018, Northern Spy) B+(**)
29. Tami Neilson: Sassafrass! (2018, Outside Music) B+(**)
30. Peter Nelson: Ash, Dust, and the Chalkboard Cinema (2018, Outside In Music) B+(**)
31. Dan Phillips/Hamid Drake: Trail of Inevitability (2017 [2018], Lizard Breath) B+(***)
32. Dan Phillips Trio: Divergent Flow (2017 [2018], Lizard Breath) B+(**)
33. Dan Phillips Quartet: Converging Tributaries (2017, Lizard Breath) A-
34. John Pittman: Kinship (2018, Slammin' Media) B+(*)
35. Serpentwithfeet: Soil (2018, Secretly Canadian) B
36. Amanda Shires: To the Sunset (2018, Silver Knife) B+(***)
37. Sarah Shook & the Disarmers: On Audiotree Live (2018, Audiotree, EP) B+(*)
38. Günter Baby Sommer: Baby's Party [Guest: Till Brönner] (2017 [2018], Intakt) B+(***)
39. Stéphane Spira: New Playground (2017 [2018], Jazzmax) B+(***)
40. Steve Tibbetts: Life Of (2018, ECM) B+(*)
41. The Tiki Collective: Muse (2018, Vesuvius Music/Slammin' Media) B-
42. Miguel Zenón: Yo Soy La Tradición (2017 [2018], Miel Music) B+(***)
43. Don Drummond: Don Cosmic (1960-65 [2017], Studio One) B+(***)
44. The Gladiators: Symbol of Reality (1982 [2018], Omnivore) B+(**)
45. Tommy McCook & the Agrovators: Super Star/Disco Rockers (1977 [2018], Pressure Sounds) B+(**)
46. Alexander Von Schlippenbah/Aki Takase: Live at Café Amores (1995 [2018], NoBusiness) A-
47. Ad the Voice: Maxi-Single (2007, Statik Entertainment, EP) A-
48. Arthur Alexander: Rainbow Road: The Warner Bros. Recordings (1972 [1994], Warner Archives) B+(*)
49. Lillian Allen: Revolutionary Tea Party (1986, Redwood) A-
50. Amy Allison: No Frills Friend (2003, Diesel Only) A-
51. Amy Allison: Everything and Nothing Too (2006, Cheater's World) B+(***)
52. Amy Allison: Sheffield Streets (2009, Urban Myth) A-
53. Bob Andy: Retrospective (1970-75 [1986], Heartbeat) B
54. Antietam: Victory Park (2004, Carrot Top) B
55. Amédé Ardoin: The Roots of Zydeco: I'm Never Comin' Back (1930-34 [1995], Arhoolie) A-
56. Steve Arrington: Dancin' in the Key of Life (1985, Atlantic) B+(***)
57. Backstreet Boys: Backstreet Boys (1996 [1997], Jive) B+(**)
58. Bad Luck: Four (2016 [2018], Origin) B+(***)
59. Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys: Swingin' West (1995, Hightone) B+(*)
60. Black Light Burns: Cruel Melody (2007, I Am Wolfpack) B+(*)
61. Black Uhuru: The Best of Black Uhuru [20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection] (1979-84 [2004], Island) A-
62. Black Uhuru: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1979-80 [1981], Taxi) B+(***)
63. Black Uhuru: Brutal (1986, RAS) B+(**)
64. Black Uhuru: Brutal Dub (1986, RAS) B
65. Black Uhuru: Now (1990, Mesa) B+(**)
66. Blood Orange: Cupid Deluxe (2013, Domino) B+(***)
67. Cachao Y Su Combo: Descargas Cubanas (1957 [1994], Panart) A-
68. Chic: Chic (1977, Atlantic) B
69. Chic: C'est Chic (1978, Atlantic) B+(**)
70. Chic: Les Plus Grand Succès de Chic (Chic's Greatest Hits) (1977-79 [1979], Atlantic) B+(***)
71. Chic: Real People (1980, Atlantic) A-
72. Count Ossie and the Mystic Revelation of Rastafari: Grounation (1973 [2016], Dub Store, 2CD) B+(***)
73. The Mystic Revelation of Rastafari: The Roots of Reggae (1973 [2001], Recording Arts, 2CD) B+(***)
74. Dälek: From Filthy Tongue of Gods and Griots (2002, Ipecac) B+(**)
75. Delaney & Bonnie and Friends: D&B Together (1971 [1972], Columbia) B+(**)
76. DJ Muggs: Muggs Presents: The Soul Assassins, Chapter 1 (1997, Columbia) B+(***)
77. Anna Domino: East and West (1984, Les Disques du Crépuscle, EP) B+(***)
78. Anna Domino: East and West + Singles (1984 [2017], Les Disques du Crépuscle) A-
79. Anna Domino: Anna Domino (1986, Les Disques du Crépuscle) B+(**)
80. Anna Domino: This Time (1987, Les Disques du Crépuscle) B+(**)
81. Clint Eastwood & General Saint: Stop That Train (1983, Greensleeves) B+(***)
82. Alton Ellis: Alton Ellis Sings Rock and Soul (1967, Coxsone) B+(*)
83. Eminem: Eminem Presents the Re-Up (2006, Shady/Interscope) B+(*)
84. Th' Faith Healers: Lido (1992, Elektra) A-
85. Fall Out Boy: From Under the Cork Tree (2005, Island) B-
86. Clinton Fearon: Mi Deh Yah (2010, Makasound/Makafresh) B+(***)
87. The Follow: Up With the Sun (2006, Oni Music) B-
88. For a Life of Sin: A Compilation of Insurgent Chicago Country (1994, Bloodshot) B
89. Heinz Geisser-Guerino Mazzola Duo: Folia/The Unam Concert (2000 [2001], Silkheart) B+(*)
90. Howe Gelb: Dreaded Brown Recluse (1991, Restless) B+(***)
91. The Gladiators: Presenting the Gladiators (1969-76 [2006], Sankofa) B+(*)
92. The Gladiators: Studio One Singles (1969-78 [2007], Heartbeat) B+(**)
93. The Golden Palominos: Blast of Silence (Axed My Baby for a Nickel) (1986, Celluloid) B-
94. Stefan Grossman: Guitar Landscapes (1990, Shanachie) B+(*)
95. Guy: The Future (1990, MCA) B+(**)
96. John Hartford: Me Oh My, How the Time Does Fly: A John Hartford Anthology (1976-84 [2003], Flying Fish) B+(**)
97. Jon Hassell: Vernal Equinox (1977 [1978], Lovely Music) B+(**)
98. Jon Hassell: Earthquake Island (1978, Tomato) B+(*)
99. Jon Hassell: Power Spot (1983-84 [1986], ECM) A-
100. Jon Hassell: Maarifa Street (Magic Realism 2) (2005, Nyen) B+(**)
101. William Hooker Quartet: Lifeline (1988 [1989], Silkheart) B+(*)
102. William Hooker Ensemble: The Firmament Fury (1989 [1994], Silkheart) B+(**)
103. Abdullah Ibrahim: African Piano (1969 [1973], Japo) B+(***)
104. The Itals: Brutal Out Deh (1981, Nighthawk) B+(***)
105. Rick James: Street Songs (1981, Gordy) B+(*)
106. Flaco Jiminez: Arriba El Norte (1969-80 [1989], Rounder) B+(**)
107. Flaco Jiminez: Entre Humo Y Botellas (1982-87 [1989], Rounder) B+(*)
108. J-Live: All of the Above (2002, Coup d'Etat) B+(*)
109. David Johansen: In Style (1979, Blue Sky) B+(**)
110. David Johansen: Here Comes the Night (1981, Blue Sky) B+(***)
111. David Johansen: Live It Up (1982, Blue Sky) B+(**)
112. David Johansen: David Johansen and the Harry Smiths (2000, Chesky) B+(*)
113. Freedy Johnston: The Trouble Tree (1990, Bar/None) A-
114. Freedy Johnston: Never Home (1997, Elektra) A-
115. Freedy Johnston: Right Between the Promises (2001, Elektra) B+(**)
116. Freedy Johnston: The Way I Were (1986-92 [2004], Bar/None) B+(***)
117. Darius Jones Quartet: Book of Mae'bul (Another Kind of Sunrise) (2012, AUM Fidelity) B+(**)
118. Kid Creole and the Coconuts: To Travel Sideways (1993 [1995], Atoll) B
119. Kid Creole & the Coconuts: Kiss Me Before the Light Changes (1994 [1995], Atoll) B+(**)
120. Kid Creole & the Coconuts: The Conquest of You (1997, SPV) A-
121. Kid Creole & the Coconuts: Lost Paradize Edits (1980-83 [2012], ZE) B+(*)
122. Joachim Kühn: I'm Not Dreaming (1983, CMP) B+(*)
123. Joachim Kühn: Dynamics (1990, CMP) B+(**)
124. Lambchop: How I Quit Smoking (1996, Merge) B+(*)
125. Christine Lavin: Good Thing He Can't Read My Mind (1988, Philo) B+(**)
126. The Leaves: Hey Joe (1966 [1993], One Way) B+(*)
127. The Leaving Trains: Favorite Mood Swings (Greatest Hits 1986-1995) (1986-95 [1997], SST) B+(***)
128. Ray Lema: Kinshasa-Washington D.C.-Paris (1983, Celluloid) B+(*)
129. Laurie Lewis: Restless Rambling Heart (1986, Flying Fish) B+(***)
130. Bob Lind: You Might Have Heard My Footsteps: The Best of Bob Lind (1966-67 [1993], EMI) B
131. Shane MacGowan and the Popes: The Rare Oul' Stuff (1994-97 [2001], ZTT) B+(**)
132. Maroon: The Funky Record (1987 [1988], Arb) A-
133. Loreena McKennitt: An Ancient Muse (2006, Verve/Quinlan Road) B+(**)
134. Ras Michael & the Sons of Negus: Nyabinghi (1974, [2006], Charly) B+(**)
135. Ras Michael: Know Now (1989, Shanachie) B+(*)
136. Mighty Diamonds: Right Time (1976, Virgin) A-
137. Charles Mingus: Shoes of the Fisherman's Wife . . . (1959-71 [1988], Columbia) B+(**)
138. Roscoe Mitchell/Brus Trio: After Fallen Leaves (1989 [1994], Silkheart) B+(*)
139. Pablo Moses: Pave the Way (1981, Mango) B+(*)
140. Pablo Moses: Pave the Way Dub (1998, Tabou) B+(*)
141. Pablo Moses: Pave the Way + Dubs (1981-98 [2004], Young Tree, 2CD) B+(*)
142. Art Neville: His Specialty Recordings: 1956-58 (1956-58 [1992], Specialty) A-
143. Mojo Nixon: Whereabouts Unknown (1995, Ripe & Ready) A-
144. Mojo Nixon: Gadzooks!!! The Homemade Bootleg (1997, Needletime) B+(**)
145. No-Man: Schoolyard Ghosts (2008, K-Scope) B+(*)
146. Johnny Osbourne: Truth and Rights (1979 [1980], Heartbeat) B+(**)
147. Ozric Tentacles: Sunrise Festival (2007 [2008], Snapper) B
148. Paul Pena: Paul Pena (1972, Capitol) A-
149. Buster Poindexter: Buster Poindexter (1987, RCA) B
150. Buster Poindexter: Buster's Spanish Rocketship (1997, Island) B
151. Portastatic Featuring Ken Vandermark & Tim Mulvenna: The Perfect Little Door (2001, Merge) B+(**)
152. The Posies: Amazing Disgrace (1996, DGC) B+(*)
153. Quodia: The Arrow: A Story in Seven Parts (2007, 7d Media) B-
154. Ride Your Bike: Bad News From the Bar (2007, Deep Elm) B+(**)
155. Hal Russell-Joel Futterman Quartet: Naked Colours (1991 [1994], Silkheart) B+(**)
156. Hal Russell NRG Ensemble: The Finnish/Swiss Tour (1990 [1991], ECM) B+(***)
157. Hal Russell: Hal's Bells (1992, ECM) B+(**)
158. Shaggy: Pure Pleasure (1993, Virgin) B+(**)
159. The Shangri-Las: Greatest Hits (1964-66 [1993], Charly) B+(**)
160. The Shangri-Las: The Best of the Shangri-Las (1964-67 [1996], Mercury) B+(**)
161. Shapes and Sizes: Shapes and Sizes (2006, Asthmatic Kitty) B-
162. Pete Shelley: XL-1 (1983 [1995], Grapeview) B+(**)
163. Jo-El Sonnier: Cajun Roots (1994, Rounder) B+(***)
164. Steel Pulse: Reggae Fever (1980, Mango) B+(**)
165. Steel Pulse: The Best of Steel Pulse [20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection] (1978-91 [2002], Hip-O) B+(***)
166. Steel Pulse: Rastanthology (1978-96 [1996], Wise Man Doctrine) A-
167. Jason Stein & Tim Daisy: Alive at Woodland Pattern Book Center (2014, Relay) B
168. Stew: The Naked Dutch Painter . . . and Other Songs (2002, Smile) B+(*)
169. Sway and King Tech: Wake Up Show Freestyles, Volume 2 (1996, All City) B+(**)
170. Television: The Blow-Up (1978 [1982], ROIR, 2CD) B+(***)
171. Television: Television (1992, Capitol) B+(***)
172. Steve Tibbetts: Steve Tibbetts (1976 [1995], Cuneiform) B+(**)
173. Steve Tibbetts: Yr (1980 [1988], ECM) B+(**)
174. Big Joe Turner: Rhythm & Blues Years (1952-59 [1986], Atlantic) B+(***)
175. UB40: Signing Off (1980, Virgin) B+(***)
176. UB40: Present Arms (1981, Virgin) A-
177. UB40: UB44 (1982, DEP International) B+(***)
178. Laura Veirs: Saltbreakers (2007, Nonesuch) B+(*)
179. Wailing Souls: Wild Suspense (1979, Mango) A-
180. Wailing Souls: Wild Suspense + Dub (1979, Mango) B+(***)
181. Caron Wheeler: Beach of the War Goddess (1993, Capitol) B+(*)
182. Andrew W.K.: I Get Wet (2001 [2002], Island) B+(***)
183. Mia X: Unlady Like (1997, No Limit) B+(*)
184. X-Ecutioners: Built From Scratch (2002, Loud) B+(**)
185. Miguel Zenón: Looking Forward (2001 [2002], Fresh Sound New Talent) B+(**)
186. Tappa Zukie: In Dub (1976 [1995], Blood & Fire) A-
187. Guy: Guy (1988, MCA) B+(*)
188. David Johansen: David Johansen (1978, Blue Sky) A-

July 31

1. Against All Logic: 2012-2017 (2018, Other People) B+(***)
2. Amen Dunes: Freedom (2018, Sacred Bones) B+(*)
3. Tucker Antell: Grime Scene (2017 [2018], OA2) B+(**)
4. Arctic Monkeys: Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino (2018, Domino) C+
5. John Bailey: In Real Time (2017 [2018], Summit) B+(**)
6. Barker Trio: Avert Your I (2017 [2018], Astral Spirits) B+(*)
7. Beach House: 7 (2018, Sub Pop) B+(**)
8. Beats Antique: Shadowbox (2016, Antique) B+(***)
9. Big Freedia: 3rd Ward Bounce (2018, Asylum Worldwide, EP) B
10. Big Heart Machine: Big Heart Machine (2017 [2018], self-released) B
11. Binker and Moses: Alive in the East? (2017 [2018], Gearbox) A-
12. Andy Biskin: 16 Tons: Songs From the Alan Lomax Collection (2018, Andorfin) B+(**)
13. Leon Bridges: Good Thing (2018, Columbia) B+(*)
14. Justin Brown: Nyeusi (2015-17 [2018], Biophilia) B
15. Jarod Bufe: New Spaces (2017 [2018], OA2) B+(***)
16. Burna Boy: Outside (2018, Atlantic) B+(*)
17. Camila Cabello: Camila (2018, Syco/Epic) B+(**)
18. The Carters: Everything Is Love (2018, Parkwood/Roc Nation) B+(***)
19. Neko Case: Hell-On (2018, Anti-) B+(*)
20. Brent Cobb: Providence Canyon (2018, Low Country Sound/Elektra) B+(**)
21. The Coup: Sorry to Bother You: The Soundtrack (2018, UMGRI Interscope) A-
22. Tomasz Dabrowski Ad Hoc: Ninjazz (2018, ForTune) B+(*)
23. The End [Sofia Jernberg/Mats Gustafsson/Kjetil Moster/Anders Hana/Greg Saunier]: Svårmod Och Vemod Är Värdesinnen (2018, RareNoise) D+
24. Florence + the Machine: High as Hope (2018, Virgin EMI) B+(*)
25. Future and Young Thug: Super Slimey (2017, Epic/300 Entertainment/Freebandz) B+(*)
26. Future: Beast Mode 2 (2018, Epic/Freebandz) A-
27. Ben LaMar Gay: Downtown Castles Can Never Block the Sun (2010-18 [2018], International Anthem) B+(**)
28. Freddie Gibbs: Freddie (2018, ESGN/Empire, EP) B+(**)
29. Gorillaz: The Now Now (2018, Parlophone) B-
30. Maria Grand: Magdalena (2018, Biophilia) B+(**)
31. Grouper: Grid of Points (2018, Kranky, EP) B
32. Grupo Mono Blanco: ¡Fandango! Sones Jaroches de Veracruz (2018, Smithsonian Folkways) B+(***)
33. Rich Halley 3: The Literature (2017 [2018], Pine Eagle) A-
34. Haley Heynderickx: I Need to Start a Garden (2018, Mama Bird) B+(**)
35. Nipsey Hussle: Victory Lap (2018, All Money In/Atlantic) B+(*)
36. Susie Ibarra: Perception (2017, Decibel Music) B
37. The Internet: Hive Mind (2018, Columbia) B+(**)
38. Juice WRLD: Goodbye & Good Riddance (2018, self-released) B+(*)
39. Kids See Ghosts: Kids See Ghosts (2018, GOOD/Def Jam, EP) B+(*)
40. Seun Kuti & Egypt 80: Black Times (2018, Strut) A-
41. Kyle: Light of Mine (2018, Atlantic) A-
42. Jeremy Ledbetter Trio: Got a Light? (2018, Alma) B
43. Jennifer Lee: My Shining Hour (2018, SBE) B
44. Peggy Lee: Echo Painting (2017 [2018], Songlines) B
45. Charles Lloyd & the Marvels + Lucinda Williams: Vanished Gardens (2017 [2018], Blue Note) B+(***)
46. Nicolas Masson/Colin Vallon/Patrice Moret/Lionel Friedli: Travelers (2017 [2018], ECM) B+(**)
47. Pete McCann: Pay for It on the Other Side (2017 [2018], McCannis Music) B+(*)
48. Lori McKenna: The Tree (2018, CN/Thirty Tigers) A-
49. Joachim Mencel Quintet: Artisena (2015 [2018], ForTune) B+(*)
50. Shawn Mendes: Shawn Mendes (2018, Island) B+(***)
51. Migos: Culture II (2018, Quality Control) B+(**)
52. Nas: Nasir (2018, Mass Appeal/Def Jam, EP) B+(**)
53. Adam O'Farrill's Stranger Days: El Maquech (2018, Biophilia) B+(*)
54. Old Crow Medicine Show: Volunteer (2018, Columbia Nashville) B+(*)
55. Oneohtrix Point Never: Age Of (2018, Warp) B+(*)
56. Houston Person & Ron Carter: Remember Love (2018, HighNote) B+(***)
57. Charles Pillow Large Ensemble: Electric Miles (2017 [2018], MAMA) B
58. Pocket Aces: Cull the Heard (2016 [2018], Creative Nation Music) B+(**)
59. Post Malone: Beerbongs & Bentleys (2018, Republic) B+(**)
60. Allen Ravenstine: Waiting for the Bomb (2018, Morphius/ReR Megacorp) B+(*)
61. John Raymond & Real Feels: Joy Ride (2018, Sunnyside) B+(**)
62. Dave Rempis/Tomeka Reid/Joshua Abrams: Ithra (2017 [2018], Aerophonic) B+(**)
63. Dave Rempis/Jasper Stadhouders/Frank Rosaly: Icoci (2017 [2018], Aerophponic) B+(***)
64. Rhio: A Rhio Good Thing (2018, Beso) B+(*)
65. Roller Trio: New Devices (2018, Edition) B+(*)
66. Royce Da 5'9: The Book of Ryan (2018, EOne) B+(*)
67. Dori Rubbicco: Stage Door Live! (2017 [2018], Whaling City Sound) B+(**)
68. Saba: Care for Me (2018, Saba Pivot) B+(***)
69. The Jamie Saft Quartet: Blue Dream (2017 [2018], RareNoise) A-
70. Rafal Sarnecki: Climbing Trees (2017 [2018], Outside In Music) B
71. Ty Segall: Freedom's Goblin (2018, Drag City) B
72. Ty Segall & White Fence: Joy (2018, Drag City) B+(*)
73. Shame: Songs of Praise (2018, Dead Oceans) B
74. Aaron Shragge & Ben Monder: The World of Dew (2018, Human Resource) B+(*)
75. Sibarg Ensemble: Cipher (2016 [2018], self-released) B+(**)
76. Marc Sinan/Oguz Büyükberber: White (2016 [2018], ECM) B
77. Skee Mask: Compro (2018, Ilian Tape) B+(***)
78. Sloan: 12 (2018, Yep Roc) B
79. Snail Mail: Lush (2018, Matador) B+(*)
80. SOB X RBE: Gangin (2018, Empire) B
81. Sophie: Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides (2018, MSMSMSM/Future Classic) B+(***)
82. Jason Stein's Locksmith Isidore: After Caroline (2017 [2018], Northern Spy) A-
83. Sunflower Bean: Twentytwo in Blue (2018, Mom + Pop) B+(*)
84. The Thing: Again (2017 [2018], Trost) A-
85. Toronto Jazz Orchestra: 20 (2017 [2018], self-released) B+(*)
86. Turnstile: Time & Space (2018, Roadrunner) B+(*)
87. Underworld & Iggy Pop: Teatime Dub Encounters (2018, Caroline, EP) B+(**)
88. Verve Jazz Ensemble: Connect the Dots (2018, Lightgroove Media) B
89. Kobie Watkins Grouptet: Movement (2017 [2018], Origin) B+(**)
90. The Weeknd: My Dear Melancholy (2018, XO/Republic, EP) B+(*)
91. Tierra Whack: Whack World (2018, UMGRI/Interscope, EP) B+(***)
92. Dr. Michael White: Tricentennial Rag (2018, Basin Street) B+(**)
93. Buster Williams: Audacity (2017 [2018], Smoke Sessions) B+(*)
94. Kamaal Williams: The Return (2018, Black Focus) B+(**)
95. Florian Wittenburg: Four Waves (2018, NurNichtNur) B+(***)
96. Wye Oak: The Louder I Call, the Faster It Runs (2018, Merge) B+(*)
97. Years & Years: Palo Santo (2018, Polydor) B
98. YoshimiO/Susie Ibarra/Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe: Flower of Sulphur (2018, Thrill Jockey) B+(**)
99. Don Cherry: Home Boy (Sister Out) (1985 [2018], Wewantsounds) B+(***)
100. Erroll Garner: Nightconcert (1964 [2018], Mack Avenue) A-
101. Dexter Gordon Quartet: Tokyo 1975 (1973-77 [2018], Elemental Music) B+(***)
102. Millie Jackson: Exposed: The Multi-Track Sessions Mixed by Steve Levine (1972-79 [2018], Ace) B
103. Woody Shaw: Tokyo '81 (1981-85 [2018], Elemental Music) B+(**)
104. Ahmed Abdullah Quartet: Liquid Song (1987, Silkheart) A-
105. Ahmed Abdullah: Ahmed Abdullah and the Solomonic Quintet Featuring Charles Moffett (1987 [1988], Silkheart) B+(***)
106. Bob Ackerman Trio: Old & New Magic (1993, Silkheart) B+(***)
107. Gene Ammons & Dexter Gordon: The Chase! (1970 [1996], Prestige) A-
108. Binker and Moses: Dem Ones (2014 [2015], Gearbox) B+(***)
109. Binker and Moses: Journey to the Mountain of Forever (2016 [2017], Gearbox, 2CD) B+(**)
110. Thomas Borgmann/Wilber Morris/Denis Charles Trio: The Last Concert: Dankeschön (1998 [2000], Silkheart) B+(***)
111. Charles Brackeen: Bannar (1987, Silkheart) B+(*)
112. Roy Campbell Pyramid: Communion (1994, Silkheart) B+(**)
113. Roy Campbell Pyramid Trio: Ethnic Stew and Brew (2000 [2001], Delmark) A-
114. Daniel Carter/William Parker/Roy S. Campbell Jr./Rashid Bakr: Other Dimensions in Music (1989 [1995], Silkheart) B+(*)
115. Andrew Cyrille: What About? (1969 [1992], Affinity) B+(*)
116. Andrew Cyrille & Maono: Metamusicians' Stomp (1978, Black Saint) B+(***)
117. Andrew Cyrille: Special People (1980 [1981], Soul Note) B+(***)
118. Andrew Cyrille-Richard Teitelbaum Duo: Double Clutch (1981 [1997], Silkheart) B+(*)
119. Andrew Cyrille Quintet: Ode to the Living Tree (1994 [1995], Venus) B-
120. Ernest Dawkins New Horizons Ensemble: South Side Street Songs (1993, Silkheart) B+(***)
121. Ethnic Heritage Ensemble: Ancestral Song: Live From Stockholm (1987 [1988], Silkheart) B+(***)
122. Ethnic Heritage Ensemble: Ka-Real (1997 [2000], Silkheart) B+(**)
123. Joel Futterman Quartet: Vision in Time (1988 [1990], Silkheart) B+(**)
124. Joel Futterman Trio: Berlin Images (1991, Silkheart) B+(***)
125. The Joel Futterman/'Kidd' Jordan Quintet: Nickelsdorf Konfrontation (1995 [1996], Silkheart) B+(*)
126. The Joel Futterman/'Kidd' Jordan Trio With Alvin Fielder: Southern Extreme (1997 [1998], Drimala) B+(**)
127. Joel Futterman and Ike Levin: Live in Chicago (2007 [2017], Charles Lester Music) B+(***)
128. Charles Gayle Trio: Spirits Before (1988 [1989], Silkheart) B+(***)
129. Charles Gayle Trio: Homeless (1988 [1989], Silkheart) B+(**)
130. Charles Gayle Quartet: Vol. 1: Translations (1993 [1994], Silkheart) B+(*)
131. Dennis Gonzalez New Dallas Sextet: Namesake (1987, Silkheart) B+(**)
132. Dennis Gonzalez New Dallasangeles: The Desert Wind (1989, Silkheart) B+(*)
133. Dexter Gordon/Wardell Gray: Citizens Bop (1946-52 [1994], Black Lion) B+(**)
134. Dexter Gordon: Dexter Blows Hot and Cool (1955 [2010], Essential Jazz Classics) B+(***)
135. Dexter Gordon: The Resurgence of Dexter Gordon (1960, Jazzland/OJC) B+(**)
136. Dexter Gordon: Body and Soul (1967 [1988], Black Lion) B+(**)
137. Dexter Gordon: The Tower of Power (1969 [1993], Prestige/OJC) B+(**)
138. Dexter Gordon: More Power! (1969 [1994], Prestige/OJC) B+(**)
139. Dexter Gordon: The Jumpin' Blues (1970 [1994], Prestige/OJC) B+(***)
140. Dexter Gordon: The Panther! (1970 [1992], Prestige/OJC) A-
141. Dexter Gordon: Ca' Purange (1972 [1973], Prestige/OJC) B+(***)
142. Dexter Gordon: Generation (1972 [1973], Prestige/OJC) B+(*)
143. Dexter Gordon: Tangerine (1972 [1975], Prestige/OJC) B+(**)
144. Dexter Gordon Quartet: The Apartment (1974 [1975], SteepleChase) B+(***)
145. Dexter Gordon Quartet: Something Different (1975 [1980], SteepleChase) B+(***)
146. Dexter Gordon Quartet: Biting the Apple (1976 [1977], SteepleChase) B+(***)
147. Dexter Gordon: Homecoming: Live at the Village Vanguard (1976 [1977], Columbia/Legacy, 2CD) A-
148. Grupo Mono Blanco: Soneros Jarochos: The Arhoolie Recordings 1989-1990 (1989-90 [2006], Arhoolie) B+(***)
149. Jim Hobbs Fully Celebrated Orchestra: Peace & Pig Grease (1993 [1994], Silkheart) A-
150. Jim Hobbs Trio: Babadita (1994, Silkheart) B+(***)
151. William Hooker/Billy Bang: Joy (Within)! (1994-95 [1996], Silkheart) B+(***)
152. 'Kidd' Jordan Quartet: New Orleans Festival Suite (1999 [2002], Silkheart) B+(***)
153. Steve Lacy Sextet: The Gleam (1986 [1987], Silkheart) B+(*)
154. Steve Lacy: 5 x Monk 5 x Lacy (1994 [1997], Silkheart) B+(**)
155. Jimmy Lyons/Andrew Cyrille: Something in Return (1981 [1988], Black Saint) A-
156. Jackie McLean Featuring Dexter Gordon: The Meeting (1973 [1990], SteepleChase) B+(***)
157. Alexander von Schlippenbach: Globe Unity (1966 [1967], SABA) A-
158. A Tribe Called Quest: Revised Quest for the Seasoned Traveller (1989-91 [2018], Jive/Legacy) B+(***)
159. Assif Tsahar Trio: Ein Sof (1997, Silkheart) B+(***)
160. David S. Ware Quartet: Great Bliss Volume 1 (1990 [1991], Silkheart) B+(**)
161. David S. Ware Quartet: Great Bliss Volume 2 (1990 [1994], Silkheart) B+(**)
162. David S. Ware Quartet: Oblations and Blessings (1995 [1996], Silkheart) B+(***)
163. A Tribe Called Quest: People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm (1990, Jive) A-

June 30

1. 700 Bliss: Spa 700 (2018, Halcyon Veil/Don Giovanni, EP) B+(**)
2. JD Allen: Love Stone (2018, Savant) B+(**)
3. Lily Allen: No Shame (2018, Parlophone) A-
4. Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore: Downey to Lubbock (2018, Yep Roc) A-
5. Rodrigo Amado: A History of Nothing (2017 [2018], Trost) A-
6. Angles 3: Parede (2016 [2018], Clean Feed) A-
7. Courtney Barnett: Tell Me How You Really Feel (2018, Mom + Pop Music) B+(***)
8. Jamie Baum Septet+: Bridges (2018, Sunnyside) B+(*)
9. Bombino: Deran (2018, Partisan) B+(***)
10. Craig Brann: Lineage (2017 [2018], SteepleChase) B+(**)
11. Toni Braxton: Sex & Cigarettes (2018, Def Jam) B+(**)
12. Busdriver: Electricity Is on Our Side (2018, Temporary Forever) B-
13. Lynn Cassiers: Imaginary Band (2017 [2018], Clean Feed) B+(*)
14. Chrome Hill: The Explorer (2017 [2018], Clean Feed) B+(*)
15. Chromeo: Head Over Heels (2018, Big Beat/WEA) A-
16. Chvrches: Love Is Dead (2018, Glassnote) B+(*)
17. Diali Cissokho & Kaira Ba: Routes (2018, Twelve/Eight) A-
18. Scott Clark: ToNow (2017 [2018], Clean Feed) B+(*)
19. Sean Conly: Hard Knocks (2017 [2018], Clean Feed) B+(***)
20. Ronnie Cuber: Ronnie's Trio (2017 [2018], SteepleChase) B+(*)
21. Benje Daneman Searchparty: Light in the Darkness (2017 [2018], ACI) C+
22. Daphne & Celeste: Daphne & Celeste Save the World (2018, Balatonic) B
23. Detroit Bop Quintet: Two Birds (2014 [2018], TQM, EP) B
24. Fatoumata Diawara: Fenfo: Something to Say (2018, Shanachie) b+(**)
25. Olegario Diaz: I Remember Chet (2017 [2018], SteepleChase) B+(***)
26. Pierre Dørge: Soundscapes (2017 [2018], SteepleChase) B+(***)
27. Elina Duni: Partir (2017 [2018], ECM) B+(*)
28. Marty Ehrlich: Trio Exaltation (2017 [2018], Clean Feed) B+(***)
29. Enemy: Enemy (2016 [2018], Edition) B+(**)
30. The English Beat [Dave Wakeling]: Here We Go Love (2018, Here We Go) B-
31. Román Filiú: Quarteria (2018, Sunnyside) B+(*)
32. Erik Friedlander: Artemisia (2017 [2018], Skipstone) B+(**)
33. Satoko Fujii/Joe Fonda/Gianni Mimmo: Triad (2017 [2018], Long Song) B+(***)
34. Tia Fuller: Diamond Cut (2018, Mack Avenue) B+(*)
35. Gift of Gab: Rejoice! Rappers Are Rapping Again! (2018, Giftstribution Unlimited, EP) A-
36. Ginkgoa: One Time (2018, self-released, EP) B+(**)
37. Vinny Golia/Steph Richards/Bert Turetzky: Trio Music (2017 [2018], PfMentum) B+(*)
38. Jon Hassell: Listening to Pictures (Pentimento Volume One) (2018, Ndeya) A-
39. Phil Haynes & Free Country: 60/69: My Favorite Things (2014 [2018], Corner Store Jazz, 2CD) B+(*)
40. Honest John w/ Ab Baars: Treem (2016 [2018], Clean Feed) B+(*)
41. Imarhan: Temet (2018, City Slang) B+(***)
42. Gene Jackson Trio NuYorx: Power of Love (2017 [2018], Whirlwind) B+(*)
43. Wilko Johnson: Blow Your Mind (2018, Chess) B+(**)
44. Vic Juris: Eye Contact (2016 [2018], SteepleChase) B+(**)
45. Lana Trio: Lana Trio With Sofia Jernberg (2016 [2018], Clean Feed) b+(**)
46. Allegra Levy: Looking at the Moon (2018, SteepleChase) B+(**)
47. Lykke Li: So Sad So Sexy (2018, RCA) B+(*)
48. Low Cut Connie: "Dirty Pictures" (Part 2) (2018, Contender) B+(**)
49. Joe Magnarelli: Magic Trick (2017 [2018], SteepleChase) B+(**)
50. Nellie McKay: Sister Orchid (2018, Palmetto) B+(**)
51. Brad Mehldau: After Bach (2017 [2018], Nonesuch) B
52. Brad Mehldau: Seymour Reads the Constitution! (2018, Nonesuch) B+(*)
53. Melody's Echo Chamber: Bon Voyage (2018, Fat Possum) B
54. Marieann Meringolo: Between Yesterday and Tomorrow: The Songs of Alan & Marilyn Bergman (2017 [2018], Blujazz) C+
55. MIKE: Black Soap (2018, Lex, EP) B+(*)
56. MIKE: Renaissance Man (2018, Lex) B+(*)
57. Mdou Moctar/Elite Beat: Mdou Moctar Meets Elite Beat in a Budget Dancehall (2017 [2018], Boomarm Nation) A-
58. Molly Tigre: Molly Tigre (2018, Very Special) B+(***)
59. No Fast Food: Settings for Three (2016 [2018], Corner Store Jazz) A-
60. Jason Palmer: At Wally's: Volume 1 (2016 [2018], SteepleChase) B+(*)
61. Jason Palmer: At Wally's: Volume 2 (2016 [2018], SteepleChase) B
62. Parliament: Medicaid Fraud Dogg (2018, C Kunspyruhzy) B
63. Alberto Pinton Noi Siamo: Opus Facere (2017 [2018], Clean Feed) B+(**)
64. Jure Pukl: Doubtless (2017 [2018], Whirlwind) B+(**)
65. Jure Pukl/Matija Dedic: Hybrid (2016 [2017], Whirlwind) B+(***)
66. Pusha T: Daytona (2018, GOOD/Def Jam, EP) B+(**)
67. Joshua Redman/Ron Miles/Scott Colley/Brian Blade: Still Dreaming (2018, Nonesuch) B+(**)
68. Bebe Rexha: Expectations (2018. Warner Brothers) B+(*)
69. Stephanie Richards: Fullmoon (2018, Relative Pitch) B+(**)
70. Rolling Blackouts C.F.: Hope Downs (2018, Sub Pop) A-
71. J. Peter Schwalm: How We Fall (2017 [2018], RareNoise) B+(*)
72. Elza Soares: Deus É Mulher (2018, Deckdisc) A-
73. Mark Soskin: Upper West Side Stories (2017 [2018], SteepleChase) B+(**)
74. Ebo Taylor: Yen Ara (2018, Mr. Bongo) B+(**)
75. Chris Thile/Brad Mehldau: Chris Thile & Brad Mehldau (2017, Nonesuch) B-
76. This Is It!: 1538 (2018, Libra) B+(***)
77. Thumbscrew: Ours (2017 [2018], Cuneiform) A-
78. Thumbscrew: Theirs (2017 [2018], Cuneiform) A-
79. Rafael Toral/Hugo Antunes/João Pais Filipe/Ricardo Webbens: Space Quartet (2017 [2018], Clean Feed) B+(**)
80. Sidi Touré: Toubalbero (2018, Thrill Jockey) B+(**)
81. Joshua Trinidad: In November (2015 [2018], RareNoise) B+(*)
82. Will Vinson: It's Alright With Three (2017 [2018], Criss Cross) B+(**)
83. Jerry Vivino: Coast to Coast (2005-17 [2018], Blujazz) B+(**)
84. Tim Warfield: Jazzland (2017 [2018], Criss Cross) B+(*)
85. Kamasi Washington: Heaven and Earth (2018, Young Turks, 2CD) B+(***)
86. Kanye West: Ye (2018, Def Jam/GOOD Music, EP) B+(*)
87. WorldService Project: Serve (2017 [2018], Rare Noise) C-
88. Anthony Braxton: The Essential Anthony Braxton: The Arista Years (1974-80 [2018], Arista/Legacy, 2CD) A-
89. Gene Clark: Gene Clark Sings for You (1967 [2018], Omnivore) B
90. John Coltrane: Both Directions at Once: The Lost Album (1963 [2018], Impulse, 2CD) A-
91. Lee Konitz: Prisma: By Guenter Buhles (2000 [2018], QFTF) B
92. Ernie Krivda and Swing City: A Bright and Shining Moment (1998-2002 [2018], Capri) B+(**)
93. Professor Rhythm: Professor 3 ([2018], Awesome Tapes From Africa) A-
94. The Rough Guide to the Best Country Blues You've Never Heard (1927-36 [2018], World Music Network) B+(***)
95. The Savory Collection, Vol. 4: Embraceable You: Bobby Hackett and Friends (1938-40 [2018], National Jazz Museum of Harlem) A-
96. Esbjörn Svensson Trio: E.S.T. Live in London (2005 [2018], ACT, 2CD) B+(**)
97. Rodrigo Amado/Carlos Zíngaro/Ken Filiano: The Space Between (2002 [2003], Clean Feed) B+(**)
98. Gene Clark: Gene Clark With the Gosdin Brothers (1967, Columbia) B+(*)
99. Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen: We've Got a Live One Here (1976, Warner Brothers) B+(**)
100. Pierre Dørge Quartet: Ballad Round the Left Corner (1979 [1980], SteepleChase) B+(**)
101. Pierre Dørge/Harry Beckett/Marilyn Mazur/Klavs Hovman: Echoez Of . . . (1990, Olufsen) B+(**)
102. Pierre Dørge & New Jungle Orchestra: Zim Zag Zimfoni (2000 [2001], Stunt) B+(**)
103. Pierre Dørge: Blui (2014 [2015], SteepleChase) B+(**)
104. Lisbon Improvisation Players: Live_LxMeskla (2000 [2002], Clean Feed) B+(**)
105. MIKE: May God Bless Your Hustle (2017, self-released) B+(**)
106. The Rolling Stones: The Rolling Stones [UK] (1964, Decca) A-
107. The Rolling Stones: The Rolling Stones No. 2 [UK] (1965, Decca) B+(***)
108. The Rolling Stones: Out of Our Heads [UK] (1965, Decca) A-
109. The Rolling Stones: Aftermath [UK] (1966, Decca) A-
110. The Rolling Stones: Between the Buttons [UK] (1967, Decca) A
111. The Rolling Stones: Got Live if You Want It! (1963-66 [1966], Abkco) B+(***)
112. The Rolling Stones: The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus (1968 [1996], Abkco) B+(**)
113. The Rolling Stones: Made in the Shade (1969-74 [1975], Rolling Stones) B+(**)
114. The Rolling Stones: Black and Blue (1976, Rolling Stones) B+(**)
115. The Rolling Stones: Still Life (American Concert 1981) (1981 [1982], Rolling Stones/Virgin) B+(***)
116. The Rolling Stones: Undercover (1983, Rolling Stones) B
117. The Rolling Stones: Flashpoint (1989-90 [1991], Rolling Stones/Virgin) B+(*)
118. The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge (1994, Virgin) B+(*)
119. The Rolling Stones: Bridges to Babylon (1997, Virgin) B+(**)
120. The Rolling Stones: Live Licks (2002-03 [2004], Virgin, 2CD) B+(**)
121. Skadedyr: Kongekrabbe (2013, Hubro) B
122. Skadedyr: Culturen (2016, Hubro) B+(*)
123. John Tchicai & Pierre Dørge: Ball at Louisiana (1981 [1983], SteepleChase) B+(*)
124. Sidi Touré: Hoga (1996, Sterns Africa) B+(***)
125. Sidi Touré: Alafia (2013, Thrill Jockey) B+(**)
126. Whirl: Revolving Rapidly Around an Axis (2014 [2015], Den) B+(**)

May 31

1. 3hattrio: Lord of the Desert (2018, Okehdokee) B+(**)
2. Idris Ackamoor & the Pyramids: An Angel Fell (2018, Strut) B+(**)
3. Bill Anschell: Shifting Standards (2017 [2018], Origin) B+(***)
4. Anteloper: Kudu (2017 [2018], International Anthem) B+(**)
5. Tiffany Austin: Unbroken (2018, Con Alma) B+(*)
6. Cardi B: Invasion of Privacy (2018, Atlantic) A-
7. Alice Bag: Blueprint (2018, Don Giovanni) B+(*)
8. MC Paul Barman: (((Echo Chamber))) (2018, Mello Music Group) B+(***)
9. Kenny Barron Quintet: Concentric Circles (2018, Blue Note) B+(**)
10. Berry: Everything, Compromised (2018, Joyful Noise) B-
11. Black Foxxes: Reiði (2018, Spinefarm) B
12. Terence Blanchard: Live (2018, Blue Note) B+(*)
13. Andrea Brachfeld: If Not Now, When? (2017 [2018], Jazzheads) B+(*)
14. Greg Burk: The Detroit Songbook (2017 [2018], SteepleChase) B+(**)
15. David Byrne: American Utopia (2018, Nonesuch) B
16. Jonas Cambien Trio: We Must Mustn't We (2018, Clean Feed) B+(***)
17. François Carrier/Michel Lambert/Rafal Mazur: Beyond Dimensions (2016 [2018], FMR) B+(***)
18. Playboi Carti: Die Lit (2018, AWGE/Interscope) B+(*)
19. Dan Cavanaugh/Dave Hagedorn: 20 Years (2017 [2018], UT Arlington) B+(*)
20. Cavern of Anti-Matter: Hormone Lemonade (2018, Duophonic) B+(**)
21. Ceramic Dog [Marc Ribot/Shahzad Ismaily/Ches Smith]: YRU Still Here? (2018, Northern Spy) A-
22. Chamber 3: Transatlantic (2016 [2018], OA2) B+(*)
23. Chloe x Halle: The Kids Are Alright (2018, Parkwood/Columbia) B+(**)
24. The Nels Cline 4: Currents, Constellations (2017 [2018], Blue Note) B+(*)
25. Freddy Cole: My Mood Is You (2018, High Note) B+(***)
26. J. Cole: KOD (2018, Roc Nation) B+(**)
27. Confidence Man: Confident Music for Confident People (2018, Heavenly) A-
28. Ry Cooder: The Prodigal Son (2018, Fantasy) A-
29. Frankie Cosmos: Vessel (2018, Sub Pop) B+(***)
30. Elysia Crampton: Elysia Crampton (2018, Break World, EP) B+(*)
31. Czarface/MF Doom: Czarface Meets Metal Face (2018, Silver Age) A-
32. Dead Composers Club [Noah Preminger/Rob Garcia]: Chopin Project (2017 [2018], Connection Works) B
33. Benoît Delbecq 4: Spots on Stripes (2017 [2018], Clean Feed) B+(**)
34. Robert Diack: Lost Villages (2018, self-released) B+(*)
35. Ron Di Salvio/Bart Plateau: The Puglia Suite (2017 [2018], Blujazz) B-
36. DJ Koze: Knock Knock (2018, Pampa) B
37. Yelena Eckemoff Quartet: Desert (2015 [2018], L&H Production) B+(***)
38. Kat Edmonson: Old Fashioned Gal (2018, MRI) B+(*)
39. Adrean Farrugia/Joel Frahm: Blues Dharma (2017 [2018], GB) A-
40. Fickle Friends: You Are Someone Else (2018, Polydor) B+(**)
41. Flatbush Zombies: Vacation in Hell (2018, Glorious Dead) B+(***)
42. Dave Gisler Trio: Rabbits on the Run (2017 [2018], Intakt) B+(***)
43. The Go! Team: Semicircle (2018, Memphis Industries) B+(**)
44. Benito Gonzalez/Gerry Gibbs/Essiet Okon Essiet: Passion Reverence Transcendence: The Music of McCoy Tyner (2016 [2018], Whaling City Sound) B+(***)
45. Jean Grae & Quelle Chris: Everything's Fine (2018, Mello Music Group) A-
46. Danny Green Trio Plus Strings: One Day It Will (2017 [2018], OA2) B+(**)
47. Bill Hart Band: Live at Red Clay Theatre (2017 [2018], Blujazz) B
48. Eddie Henderson: Be Cool (2018, Smoke Sessions) B+(***)
49. Fred Hersch Trio: Live in Europe (2017 [2018], Palmetto) B+(**)
50. Hieroglyphic Being: The Red Notes (2018, Soul Jazz) B+(***)
51. Tyler Higgins: Blue Mood (2016 [2018], Shhpuma) B+(*)
52. Amos Hoffman/Noam Lemish: Pardes (2017 [2018], self-released) B+(*)
53. Dave Holland: Uncharted Territories (2018, Dare2, 2CD) A-
54. Hookworms: Microshift (2018, Domino) B+(*)
55. Hop Along: Bark Your Head Off, Dog (2018, Saddle Creek) B+(*)
56. Jon Hopkins: Singularity (2018, Domino) B+(***)
57. Hot Snakes: Jericho Sirens (2018, Sub Pop) B
58. Kira Kira: Bright Force (2017 [2018], Libra) A-
59. Hayley Kiyoko: Expectations (2018, Empire/Atlantic) B+(*)
60. Matt Lavelle/Lewis Porter/Hilliard Greene/Tom Cabrera: Matt Lavelle Quartet (2016 [2017], Unseen Rain) B+(***)
61. Matt Lavelle's 12 Houses: End Times (2014 [2017], Unseen Rain) B+(**)
62. Bettye LaVette: Things Have Changed (2018, Verve) A
63. Azar Lawrence: Elementals (2018, High Note) B+(**)
64. Mike LeDonne and the Groover Quartet: From the Heart (2018, Savant) B+(*)
65. Bongwool Lee: My Singing Fingers (2016 [2018], Origin) B+(**)
66. Igor Lumpert & Innertextures: Eleven (2017 [2018], Clean Feed) B+(***)
67. Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks: Sparkle Hard (2018, Matador) B+(*)
68. Ben Markley Quartet: Basic Economy (2017 [2018], OA2) B+(**)
69. Walter Martin: Reminisce Bar & Grill (2018, Family Jukebox) B
70. Deanne Matley: Because I Loved (2018, self-released) B+(*)
71. Solon McDade: Murals (2017 [2018], self-released) B+(**)
72. MJO Brothers Present: Hip Devotions (2017, Blujazz) B
73. Lello Molinari: Lello's Italian Job Volume 2 (2018, Fata Morgana Music) B+(**)
74. Janelle Monáe: Dirty Computer (2018, Bad Boy) A-
75. Van Morrison and Joey DeFrancesco: You're Driving Me Crazy (2018, Legacy) B+(***)
76. Mount Eerie: Now Only (2018, PW Elverum & Sun) B+(*)
77. Kate Nash: Yesterday Was Forever (2018, Girl Gang) A-
78. Meshell Ndegeocello: Yesterday Was Forever (2018, Naïve) B+(*)
79. Willie Nelson: Last Man Standing (2018, Legacy) A-
80. Angelika Niescier Trio: The Berlin Concert (2017 [2018], Intakt) B+(***)
81. Nuance Crusaders: Reflections (2017, Blujazz) B-
82. Orquesta Akokán: Orquesta Akokán (2018, Daptone) B+(***)
83. Princess Nokia: A Girl Cried Red (2018, Rough Trade, EP) B+(*)
84. Juan Andrés Ospina Big Band: Tramontana (2017 [2018], self-released) B
85. Parquet Courts: Wide Awake! (2018, Rough Trade) A-
86. Jeremy Pelt: Noir En Rouge: Live in Paris (2018, HighNote) B+(**)
87. Matt Piet & His Disorganization: Rummage Out (2017 [2018], Clean Feed) B+(***)
88. Matt Piet/Raoul van der Weide/Frank Rosaly: Out of Step: Live in Amsterdam (2017, self-released) B+(***)
89. Matt Piet/Paul Giallorenzo: Wood, Wire, and Steel (2017, self-released) B+(**)
90. Matt Piet & Tim Daisy: Strike One; Strike Two (2017, self-released) B+(***)
91. Matt Piet: The Bitter Angles of Our Nurture (2017, self-relesaed) B+(**)
92. Prefuse 73: Sacrifices (2018, Lex) B
93. Charlie Puth: Voicenotes (2018, Atlantic) B+(*)
94. Reggie Quinerly: Words to Love (2017 [2018], Redefinition Music) B
95. Rival Consoles: Persona (2018, Erased Tapes) B+(*)
96. Kristo Rodzevski: The Rabbit and the Fallen Sycamore (2017 [2018], Much Prefer) B+(***)
97. Rolo Tomassi: Time Will Die and Love Will Bury It (2017 [2018], Holy Roar) B+(***)
98. Saba: Bucket List Project (2016, Saba Pivot) B+(**)
99. Samo Salamon/Tony Malaby/Roberto Dani: Traveling Moving Breathing (2017 [2018], Clean Feed) B+(***)
100. Rob Schwimmer: Heart of Hearing (2018, Sunken Heights Music) B-
101. Matthew Shipp: Zero (2018, ESP-Disk) B+(*)
102. Matthew Shipp Quartet: Sonic Fiction (2018, ESP-Disk) B+(**)
103. Susana Santos Silva: All the Rivers: Live at Panteão Nacional (2016 [2018], Clean Feed) B+(**)
104. Edward Simon: Sorrows & Triumphs (2017 [2018], Sunnyside) B+(*)
105. Sly & Robbie Meet Nils Petter Molvaer Feat. Eivind Aarset and Vladislav Delay: Nordub (2016 [2018], Okeh) A-
106. Gary Smulyan: Alternative Contrafacts (2017 [2018], SteepleChase) B+(***)
107. Soccer Mommy: Clean (2018, Fat Possum) B+(**)
108. Soccer Mommy: Collection (2017, Fat Possum) B+(*)
109. Sonar With David Torn: Vortex (2017 [2018], RareNoise) B+(***)
110. Speedy Ortiz: Twerp Verse (2018, Carpark) B+(*)
111. Jon Rune Strøm Quintet: Fragments (2017 [2018], Clean Feed) B+(**)
112. Hans Teuber & Jeff Johnson: Deuce (2017 [2018], Origin) B+(*)
113. Henry Threadgill: Double Up, Plays Double Up Plus (2017 [2018], Pi) A-
114. Henry Threadgill 14 or 15 Kestra: Agg: Dirt . . . and More Dirt (2017 [2018], Pi) A-
115. Tune-Yards: I Can Feel You Creep Into My Private Life (2018, 4AD) B
116. Kali Uchis: Isolation (2018, Virgin EMI) A-
117. WoodWired: In the Loop (2017 [2018], UT Arlington) B+(**)
118. Marike Van Dijk: The Stereography Project Feat. Jeff Taylor and Katell Keinig (2018, Hert/Membran) B
119. Vin Venezia: Fifth and Adams (2015-16 [2018], Blujazz) B
120. Wussy: Getting Better (2018, Damnably, EP) B+(*)
121. Wussy: What Heaven Is Like (2018, Shake It) B+(***)
122. The Xcerts: Hold on to Your Heart (2018, Raygun) B
123. Darryl Yokley's Sound Reformation: Pictures at an African Exhibition (2018, Truth Revolution) B
124. Young Fathers: Cocoa Sugar (2018, Ninja Tune) A-
125. YoungBoy Never Broke Again: Until Death Call My Name (2018, Never Broke Again/Atlantic) B+(**)
126. Eliane Elias: Music From Man of La Mancha (1995 [2018], Concord) B+(*)
127. William Parker: Voices Fall From the Sky (1993-2018 [2018], AUM Fidelity, 3CD) B
128. Liz Phair: The Girly Sound Tapes (1991 [2018], Matador, 3CD) B+(***)
129. Liz Phair: Girly-Sound to Guyville: The 25th Anniversary Boxset (1991-93 [2018], Matador, 3CD) A-
130. Otis Redding: Dock of the Bay Sessions (1967 [2018], Rhino) B+(***)
131. Tommy Flanagan: Giant Steps: In Memory of John Coltrane (1982, Enja) A-
132. Bettye LaVette: Tell Me a Lie (1982, Motown) B+(**)
133. Bettye LaVette: Child of the Seventies (1962-73 [2006], Rhino Handmade) B+(*)
134. Bettye LaVette: I've Got My Own Hell to Raise (2005, Anti-) B+(**)
135. Bettye LaVette: Worthy (2015, Cherry Red) B+(**)
136. Otis Redding: The Immortal Otis Redding (1967 [1968], Atco) A-
137. Otis Redding: Tell the Truth (1967 [1970], Atco) B+(***)
138. Otis Redding: Remember Me: 22 Previously Unissued Tracks (1962-67 [1992], Stax) B+(***)
139. Gary Smulyan Quartet: Homage (1991 [1993], Criss Cross) B+(***)
140. Gary Smulyan: The Real Deal (2002 [2003], Reservoir) B+(*)

April 28

1. Erlend Olderskog Albertsen: Rødssal Neen Glassdør (2018, Dugnad Rec) B+(***)
2. Arild Andersen: In-House Science (2016 [2018], ECM) A-
3. Nik Bärtsch's Ronin: Awase (2017 [2018], ECM) A-
4. Nat Birchall: Cosmic Language (2018, Jazzman) B+(***)
5. Martin Blume/Tobias Delius/Achim Kaufmann/Dieter Manderscheid: Frames & Terrains (2016 [2018], NoBusiness) B+(**)
6. Benjamin Boone/Philip Levine: The Poetry of Jazz (2012-14 [2018], Origin) A-
7. The Breeders: All Nerve (2018, 4AD) B+(*)
8. Jakob Bro: Returnings (2016 [2018], ECM) B
9. Chris Byars: New York City Jazz (2016 [2018], SteepleChase) B+(**)
10. Daniel Carter/William Parker/Matthew Shipp: Seraphic Light (2017 [2018], AUM Fidelity) A-
11. Brian Charette/George Coleman: Groovin' With Big G (2017 [2018], SteepleChase) B+(***)
12. Anat Cohen/Fred Hersch: Live in Healdsburg (2016 [2018], Anzic) B+(*)
13. Tim Daisy/Michael Thieke/Ken Vandermark: Triptych (2016 [2017], Relay) B+(**)
14. Tim Daisy: Music for Lying Still (2017, Relay, EP) B+(**)
15. Tim Daisy's Fulcrum Ensemble: Animation (2017 [2018], Relay) B+(***)
16. District Five: Decoy (2017 [2018], Intakt) B+(**)
17. Dream Wife: Dream Wife (2018, Lucky Number) B+(***)
18. The Ex: 27 Passports (2018, Ex) A
19. Satoko Fujii Orchestra Berlin: Ninety-Nine Years (2017 [2018], Libra) B+(**)
20. Frode Gjerstad Trio + Steve Swell: Bop Stop (2018, Clean Feed) B+(**)
21. Victor Gould: Earthlings (2017 [2018], Criss Cross) B+(**)
22. Johan Graden: Olägenheter (2017 [2018], Moserobie) B+(**)
23. Mary Halvorson: Code Girl (2016 [2018], Firehouse 12, 2CD) B+(*)
24. The Heat Death: The Glenn Miller Sessions (2018, Clean Feed, 3CD) B+(**)
25. Tim Heidecker: Too Dumb for Suicide: Tim Heidecker's Trump Songs (2017, Jagjaguwar) B
26. Gerry Hemingway/Samuel Blaser: Oostum (2015 [2017], NoBusiness) B+(*)
27. Lauren Henderson: Ármame (2016 [2018], Brontosaurus) B+(*)
28. Monika Herzig: Monika Herzig's Sheroes (2016 [2018], Whaling City Sound) B+(*)
29. Il Sogno: Birthday (2015 [2017], Gotta Let It Out) B+(**)
30. Jon Irabagon Quartet: Dr. Quixotic's Traveling Exotics (2016-17 [2018], Irabbagast) B+(**)
31. JPEGMAFIA: Veteran (2018, self-released) B
32. Roger Kellaway Trio: New Jazz Standards Vol. 3 (2017 [2018], Summit) B+(**)
33. Jinx Lennon: Grow a Pair!!! (2018, Septic Tiger) B+(*)
34. James Brandon Lewis/Chad Taylor: Radiant Imprints (2018, OFF) A-
35. Jeffrey Lewis: Works by Tuli Kupferberg (1923-2010) (2018, Don Giovanni) A-
36. Dave Liebman/John Stowell: Petite Fleur: The Music of Sidney Bechet (2017 [2018], Origin) B+(*)
37. Johan Lindström Septett: Music for Empty Halls (2018, Moserobie) B+(***)
38. The Doug MacDonald Quintet/The Roger Neumann Quintet: Two Quintets: Live Upstairs at Vitello's (2017 [2018], Blujazz, 2CD) B+(*)
39. The Maguire Twins: Seeking Higher Ground (2017 [2018], Three Tree) B+(*)
40. Todd Marcus: On These Streets (A Baltimore Story) (2017 [2018], Stricker Street) B
41. Ashley McBryde: Girl Going Nowhere (2018, Warner Nashville) B+(**)
42. Erin McDougald: Outside the Soirée (2018, Miles High) B+(**)
43. Nick Millevoi's Desertion Trio With Jamie Saft: Midtown Tilt (2017 [2018], Clean Feed) B
44. Modern Mal: The Misanthrope Family Album (2017, Mal) B+(*)
45. Ashley Monroe: Sparrow (2018, Warner Nashville) B-
46. Michael Morreale: MilesSong: The Music of Miles Davis (2016 [2018], Summit, 2CD) B+(**)
47. Diane Moser: Birdsongs (2017 [2018], Planet Arts) B
48. Michael Moss/Accidental Orchestra: Helix (2016 [2018], 4th Stream) B+(**)
49. Kacey Musgraves: Golden Hour (2018, MCA Nashville) B
50. Patricia Nicholson/William Parker: Hope Cries for Justice (2017 [2018], Centering) B+(***)
51. Danielle Nicole: Cry No More (2018, Concord) B+(*)
52. No Age: Snares Like a Haircut (2018, Drag City) A-
53. Meg Okura/Sam Newsome/Jean-Michel Pilc: NPO Trio Live at the Stone (2016 [2018], Chant) B+(*)
54. Meg Okura & the Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble: Ima Ima (2018, Chant) B+(*)
55. William Parker: Lake of Light: Compositions for AquaSonics (2017 [2018], Gotta Let It Out) B+(***)
56. Ivo Perelman/Matthew Shipp: Oneness (2017 [2018], Leo, 3CD) B+(***)
57. Peripheral Vision: More Songs About Error and Shame (2018, self-released) B+(***)
58. Roberta Piket: West Coast Trio (2017 [2018], 13th Note) B+(*)
59. Chris Platt Trio: Sky Glow (2017 [2018], self-released) B+(*)
60. Marvin Pontiac: The Asylum Tapes (2017, Strange and Beautiful) A-
61. Noah Preminger: Genuinity (2017 [2018], Criss Cross) B+(**)
62. John Prine: The Tree of Forgiveness (2018, Oh Boy) A-
63. Scott Reeves Jazz Orchestra: Without a Trace (2015-17 [2018], Origin) B
64. The Rempis/Daisy Duo & Guests: Dodecahedron (2017 [2018], Aerophonic, 2CD) B+(**)
65. Jay Rodriguez: Your Sound: Live at Dizzy's Club Coca Cola (2018, Whaling City Sound) B+(**)
66. Rent Romus' Life's Blood Ensemble: Rogue Star (2017 [2018], Edgetone) B+(***)
67. Derek Senn: Avuncular (2016, self-released) B+(***)
68. Sarah Shook & the Disarmers: Years (2018, Bloodshot) B+(*)
69. Alex Sipiagin: Moments Captured (2016 [2017], Criss Cross) B
70. Jim Snidero & Jeremy Pelt: Jubilation! Celebrating Cannonball Adderley (2017 [2018], Savant) B+(**)
71. Sons of Kemet: Your Queen Is a Reptile (2018, Impulse!) A-
72. Spectral [Dave Rempis/Darren Johnston/Larry Ochs]: Empty Castles (2017 [2018], Aerophonic) B+(**)
73. Spin Cycle [Scott Neumann/Tom Christensen]: Assorted Colors (2017 [2018], Sound Footing) B+(**)
74. Superorganism: Superorganism (2018, Domino) B+(***)
75. John Surman: Invisible Threads (2017 [2018], ECM) B+(***)
76. Tracey Thorn: Record (2018, Merge) B+(**)
77. Alexander Von Schlippenbach/Globe Unity Orchestra: Globe Unity - 50 Years (2016 [2018], Intakt) A-
78. Frank Wagner: Frank Wagner's Floating Holiday (2016 [2018], MEII) B
79. Salim Washington: Dogon Revisited (2018, Passin' Thru) B+(***)
80. Dan Weiss: Starebaby (2018, Pi) B
81. Håvard Wiik Trio: This Is Not a Waltz (2016 [2018], Moserobie) B+(***)
82. Wreckless Eric: Construction Time & Demolition (2018, Southern Domestic) B+(***)
83. Pablo Ziegler Trio: Jazz Tango (2017, Zoho) B+(*)
84. Louis Armstrong: Pops Is Tops: The Complete Verve Studio Albums and More (1957 [2018], Verve, 4CD) B
85. Louis Armstrong: The Nightclubs (1950-58 [2017], Dot Time) B+(***)
86. Derek Bailey & Company: Klinker (2000 [2018], Confront, 2CD) B
87. Anthony Braxton: Quartet (Willisau) 1991 Studio (1991 [2018], Hatology, 2CD) A-
88. Miles Davis & John Coltrane: The Final Tour [The Bootleg Series Vol. 6] (1960 [2018], Columbia/Legacy, 4CD) A-
89. Keith Jarrett/Gary Peacock/Jack DeJohnette: After the Fall (1998 [2018], ECM, 2CD) B+(**)
90. Martin Küchen & Landaeus Trio: Vinyl (2013-14 [2018], Moserobie) A-
91. Kirk Lightsey/Harold Danko: Shorter by Two: The Music of Wayne Shorter Played on Two Pianos (1983 [2017], Sunnyside) B+(**)
92. Wynton Marsalis Septet: United We Swing: Best of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Galas (2003-07 [2018], Blue Engine) B+(*)
93. Barre Phillips/Motoharu Yoshizawa: Oh My, Those Boys! (1994 [2018], NoBusiness) B+(***)
94. Sonny Rollins: Way Out West [Deluxe Edition] (1957 [2018], Craft) A
95. We Out Here (2018, Brownswood) B+(*)
96. Neil Young: Roxy: Tonight's the Night Live (1973 [2018], Reprise) B+(***)
97. Louis Armstrong: Satchmo Serenades (1949-53 [2000], Verve) B+(**)
98. Louis Armstrong: Ambassador Satch (1955 [2000], Columbia/Legacy) A-
99. Louis Armstrong: Louis Under the Stars (1957 [1958], Verve) B+(*)
100. Louis Armstrong: I've Got the World on a String (1957 [1960], Verve) B
101. Louis Armstrong/Oscar Peterson: Louis Armstrong Meets Oscar Peterson (1957, Verve) B+(**)
102. Louis Armstrong: Louis and the Good Book (1958 [2001], Verve) B
103. Louis Armstrong: Louis Armstrong and His Friends (1970, Flying Dutchman) B+(*)
104. Globe Unity Orchestra: Globe Unity 2002 (2002 [2003], Intakt) B+(**)
105. JPEGMAFIA: Black Ben Carson (2016, Trashfuck) B+(*)
106. Jeffrey Lewis & the Jrams: "A Loot-Beg Bootleg" (2014 [2016], self-released) B+(***)
107. Alexander von Schlippenbach/Globe Unity Orchestra: Globe Unity - 40 Years (2006 [2009], Intakt) B+(***)

March 27

1. Heather Bennett: Lazy Afternoon (2018, Summit) B
2. Blue Notes Tribute Orkestra: Live at the Bird's Eye (2012 [2017], self-released) B+(*)
3. Car Seat Headrest: Twin Fantasy (2018, Matador) B+(***)
4. Brandi Carlile: By the Way, I Forgive You (2018, Low Country Sound/Elektra) B-
5. Lucy Dacus: Historian (2018, Matador) B+(*)
6. Chris Dave: Chris Dave and the Drumhedz (2018, Blue Note) B
7. Caroline Davis: Heart Tonic (2018, Sunnyside) B+(**)
8. Dogwood: Hecate's Hounds (2018, Nusica.org) B+(**)
9. Electric Squeezebox Orchestra: The Falling Dream (2015 [2018], OA2) B
10. Bill Frisell: Music IS (2017 [2018], Okeh) B+(**)
11. Ezra Furman: Transangelic Exodus (2018, Bella Union) B+(**)
12. Hal Galper Quartet: Cubist (2016 [2018], Origin) A-
13. Sergio Galvao/Lupa Santiago/Clement Landais/Franck Enouf: 2X2 (2017 [2018], Origin) B+(***)
14. Nubya Garcia: Nubya's 5ive (2017, Jazz Re:freshed) B+(**)
15. Gwenno: Le Kov (2018, Heavenly) B+(**)
16. The Heavyweights Brass Band: This City (2017 [2018], Lulaworld) B+(***)
17. Mike Jones/Penn Jillette: The Show Before the Show: Live at the Penn & Teller Theater (2017 [2018], Capri) B+(***)
18. Peter Kuhn: Dependent Origination (2016 [2017], FMR) B+(***)
19. Peter Kuhn Trio: Intention (2017 [2018], FMR) A-
20. Femi Kuti: One People One World (2018, Knitting Factory) B+(*)
21. Dave Liebman/Tatsuya Nakatani/Adam Rudolph: The Unknowable (2016 [2018], RareNoise) B+(*)
22. Joe Lovano & Dave Douglas: Sound Prints: Scandal (2017 [2018], Greenleaf Music) B+(***)
23. Mast: Thelonious Sphere Monk (2018, World Galaxy) B+(***)
24. Rae Morris: Someone Out There (2018, Atlantic) B+(*)
25. Lucas Niggli: Alchemia Garden (2017 [2018], Intakt) B+(*)
26. Adam Nussbaum: The Lead Belly Project (2018, Sunnyside) B+(**)
27. Aruán Ortiz Trio: Live in Zürich (2016 [2018], Intakt) B+(***)
28. Bobby Previte: Rhapsody (2017 [2018], RareNoise) B
29. Steve Reich: Pulse/Quartet (2018, Nonesuch) B+(*)
30. Sara Serpa: Close Up (2017 [2018], Clean Feed) B+(*)
31. Shakers n' Bakers: Heart Love: Play the Music of Albert Ayler and Mary Maria Parks (2017 [2018], Little i Music) B+(*)
32. Superchunk: What a Time to Be Alive (2018, Merge) B+(**)
33. Emma-Jean Thackray's Walrus: Walrus EP (2017, Deptford Beach, EP) B+(*)
34. U.S. Girls: In a Poem Unlimited (2018, 4AD) B+(**)
35. Yo La Tengo: There's a Riot Going On (2018, Matador) B+(**)
36. Black Panther: The Album (Music From and Inspired By) (2018, Top Dawg/Aftermath/Interscope) B+(***)
37. Kang Tae Hwan: Live at Café Amores (1995 [2018], NoBusiness) B+(**)
38. Bill Warfield Big Band: For Lew (1990-2014 [2018], Planet Arts) B+(**)
39. The Barry Altschul Quartet: Irina (1983, Soul Note) B+(***)
40. The Barry Altschul Quartet: For Stu (1979 [1981], Soul Note) B+(**)
41. The Barry Altschul Quartet/Quintet: That's Nice (1985 [1986], Soul Note) B+(*)
42. Paul Bley/John Surman/Bill Frisell/Paul Motian: The Paul Bley Quartet (1987 [1988], ECM) B+(**)
43. Marion Brown: Afternoon of a Georgia Faun (1970, ECM) B
44. Marion Brown: Duets Vol. 1 (1970 [2012], 1201/Black Lion Vault) B+(**)
45. Chopteeth Afrofunk Big Band: Live (2010, Grigri Discs) B+(***)
46. Chopteeth Afrofunk Big Band: Chopteeth (2008, Grigri Discs) A-
47. Dorothy Donegan: Live at the 1990 Floating Jazz Festival (1990 [1991], Chiaroscuro) B+(**)
48. Chico Freeman: Tradition in Transition (1982, Elektra Musician) B+(*)
49. Chico Freeman/Mal Waldron: Up and Down (1992, Black Saint) B+(**)
50. Christof Lauer: Christof Lauer (1989, CMP) B+(***)
51. Christof Lauer/Wolfgang Puschnig/Bob Stewart/Thomas Alkier: Bluebells (1992, CMP) B+(**)
52. Christof Lauer: Fragile Network (1998 [1999], ACT) B+(***)
53. Christof Lauer/NDR Big Band: Christof Lauer & NDR Big Band Play Sidney Bechet: Petite Fleur (2013 [2014], ACT) B+(**)
54. Mahavishnu Orchestra: Between Nothingness & Eternity (1973, Columbia) B+(*)
55. Mahavishnu Orchestra: Apocalypse (1974, Columbia) C+
56. Mahavishnu Orchestra: Visions of the Emerald Beyond (1974 [1975], Columbia) B-
57. Mahavishnu Orchestra/John McLaughlin: Inner Worlds (1975 [1976], Columbia) B-
58. Joe Maneri Quartet: Dahabenzapple (1993 [1996], Hat Art) B+(**)
59. Joe Maneri Quartet: In Full Cry (1996 [1997], ECM) B+(*)
60. Joe Maneri/Mat Maneri: Blessed (1997 [1998], ECM) B+(**)
61. Joe Maneri Trio: The Trio Concerts (1997-98 [2001], Leo, 2CD) B+(**)
62. John McLaughlin: Devotion (1970, Douglas) B+(**)
63. The Free Spirits Featuring John McLaughlin: Tokyo Live (1993 [1994], Verve) B+(**)
64. John McLaughlin: The Heart of Things (1997, Verve) B+(*)
65. John McLaughlin/Zakir Hussain/T.H. "Vikkur" Vinayakram/Hariprasad Chaurasia: Remember Shakti (1997 [1999], Verve, 2CD) B+(***)
66. Jelly Roll Morton: The Piano Rolls (1924 [1997], Nonesuch) B+(**)
67. Walter Norris/George Mraz: Drifting (1974 [2007], Enja) B+(**)
68. Walter Norris/Aladár Pege: Winter Rose (1980, Enja) B+(*)
69. Original Dixieland Jazz Band: The 75th Anniversary (1917-21 [1992], RCA Bluebird) B+(***)
70. The Original Dixieland Jazz Band: In London 1919-1920 Plus the Okeh Sessions 1922-1923 (1919-23 [2001], Retrieval) B+(**)
71. Shakti/John McLauglin: Shakti With John McLaughlin (1975 [1976], Columbia) B+(***)
72. Shakti With John McLauglin: Natural Elements (1977, Columbia) B+(**)
73. Shakti With John McLaughlin: A Handful of Beauty (1976 [1977], Columbia) B+(***)
74. John Surman: Upon Reflection (1979, ECM) B+(**)
75. John Surman: The Amazing Adventures of Simon Simon (1981, ECM) B+(*)
76. John Surman: Such Winters of Memory (1982 [1983], ECM) B+(**)
77. John Surman: Withholding Pattern (1984 [1985], ECM) B+(*)
78. John Surman: Private City (1987 [1988], ECM) B+(*)
79. John Surman Quartet: Stranger Than Fiction (1993 [1994], ECM) B+(***)
80. John Surman: A Biography of the Rev. Absalom Dawe (1994 [1995], ECM) B+(***)
81. John Surman/Jack DeJohnette: Invisible Nature (2000 [2002], ECM) A-
82. John Surman: Free and Equal (2001 [2003], ECM) B+(**)
83. John Surman/Howard Moody: Rain on the Window (2006 [2008], ECM) B+(**)
84. Trio-X [Joe McPhee/Dominic Duval/Jay Rosen]: The Sugar Hill Suite (2004, CIMP) B+(**)

February 28

1. Laurie Anderson/Kronos Quartet: Landfall (2018, Nonesuch) A-
2. Louise Baranger: Louise Baranger Plays the Great American Groove Book (2017, Summit) B
3. David Bertrand: Palmyra & Other Places (2017, Blujazz) B+(*)
4. Girma Bèyènè & Akalé Wubé: Éthiopiques 30: "Mistakes on Purpose" (2017, Buda Musique) A-
5. Nick Biello: Vagabond Soul (2016 [2018], Blujazz) B+(**)
6. Dan Block: Block Party: A Saint Louis Connection (2015 [2018], Miles High) B+(***)
7. Owen Broder: Heritage: The American Roots Project (2017 [2018], ArtistShare) B
8. Sarah Buechi: Contradiction of Happiness (2017 [2018], Intakt) B+(*)
9. Harley Card: The Greatest Invention (2015 [2018], self-released) B+(*)
10. Dawn Clement: Tandem (2017 [2018], Origin) B+(*)
11. Ornette Coleman: Celebrate Ornette: Brooklyn Prospect Park (2014 [2016], Song X, 2CD) A-
12. Rose Cousins: Natural Conclusion (2017, Old Farm Pony) B
13. Roberta Donnay & the Prohibition Mob Band: My Heart Belongs to Satchmo (2018, Blujazz) B+(**)
14. Duchess: Duchess (2015, Anzic) B+(**)
15. Duchess: Laughing at Life (2016 [2017], Anzic) B+(*)
16. Harris Eisenstadt: Recent Developments (2016 [2017], Songlines) B+(**)
17. Fred Farell: Distant Song (2016 [2018], Whaling City Sound) B+(*)
18. Craig Fraedrich: Out of the Blues (2017, Summit) B-
19. Satoko Fujii: Solo (2017 [2018], Libra) B+(**)
20. Brad Garton/Dave Soldier: The Brainwave Music Project (2017 [2018], Mulatta) B+(***)
21. Camilla George Quartet: Isang (2016 [2017], Ubuntu Music) B+(*)
22. GoGo Penguin: A Humdrum Star (2017 [2018], Blue Note) B+(*)
23. James Hall: Lattice (2016 [2018], Outside In Music) B+(*)
24. Jupiter & Okwess: Kin Sonic (2017, Glitterbeat) B+(**)
25. Kaze: Atody Man (2017 [2018], Libra) B+(***)
26. Rich Krueger: Life Ain't That Long (2017 [2018], Rockink) B+(**)
27. Julian Lage: Modern Lore (2018, Mack Avenue) B
28. Les Filles De Illighadad: Eghass Malan (2017, Sahelsounds) B+(**)
29. Daniel Levin/Chris Pitsiokos/Brandon Seabrook: Stomiidae (2016 [2018], Dark Tree) B+(***)
30. Dua Lipa: Dua Lipa (2017, Warner Brothers) B+(**)
31. Living Fossil: Never Die! (2017 [2018], self-released) B+(**)
32. Kate McGarry/Keith Ganz/Gary Versace: The Subject Tonight Is Love (2017 [2018], Binxtown) B+(**)
33. Hailu Mergia: Lala Belu (2018, Awesome Tapes From Africa) B+(***)
34. Juana Molina: Halo (2017, Crammed Discs) B+(*)
35. David Murray feat. Saul Williams: Blues for Memo (2016 [2018], Motéma) B+(**)
36. Musique Noire: Reflections: We Breathe (2017, self-released) B+(*)
37. Youssou N'Dour: Raxas Bercy 2017 (2017, self-released) A-
38. Negative Press Project: Eternal Life: Jeff Buckley Songs and Sounds (2017, Ridgeway, 2CD) B+(*)
39. Arturo O'Farrill & Chucho Valdés: Familia: Tribute to Bebo & Chico (2017, Motéma, 2CD) B+(**)
40. Evan Parker/Barry Guy/Paul Lytton: Music for David Mossman: Live at Vortex London (2016 [2018], Intakt) A-
41. Allison Pierce: Year of the Rabbit (2017, Masterworks) B
42. Quelle Chris: Being You Is Great, I Wish I Could Be You More Often (2017, Mello Music Group) B-
43. Amy Rigby: The Old Guys (2018, Southern Domestic) A-
44. Jamie Saft: Solo a Genova (2017 [2018], RareNoise) B+(***)
45. Samo Salamon/Howard Levy: Peaks of Light (2017 [2018], Sazas) B+(***)
46. Cecilia Sanchietti: La Verza Via (2017 [2018], Blujazz) B+(*)
47. Dolores Scozzesi: Here Comes the Sun (2017 [2018], Café Pacific) B+(*)
48. Andy Sheppard Quartet: Romaria (2017 [2018], ECM) B+(*)
49. Shopping: The Official Body (2018, FatCat) A-
50. Dr. Lonnie Smith: All in My Mind (2018, Blue Note) B-
51. Spellling: Pantheon of Me (2017, self-released) B
52. Peter Stampfel and the Brooklyn & Lower Manhattan Fiddle/Mandolin Swarm: Holiday for Strings (2016, Don Giovanni) A-
53. Edgar Steinitz: Roots Unknown (2017 [2018], OA2) B+(***)
54. Bobo Stenson Trio: Contra La Indecisión (2017 [2018], ECM) B+(**)
55. Tal National: Tantabara (2018, Fat Cat) B+(***)
56. Anna Tivel: Small Believer (2017, Fluff and Gravy) A-
57. Traxman: Tekvision (2017, Teklife) B-
58. Ty Dolla Sign: Beach House 3 (2017, Atlantic) B+(*)
59. Steve Tyrell: A Song for You (2018, New Design) B+(**)
60. Mike Vax & Ron Romm: Collaboration (2017 [2018], Summit) B+(**)
61. Michael Waldrop: Origin Suite (2017 [2018], Origin) B-
62. Wu-Tang: The Saga Continues (2017, eOne) A-
63. Hideo Yamaki/Bill Laswell/Bjorn Björkenheim/Mike Sopko/Dominic James: Inaugural Sound Clash for the 2 Americas (2017, MOD Technologies) B+(***)
64. Mulatu Astatke: Mulatu of Ethiopia (1972 [2017], Strut) B+(***)
65. Youssou N'Dour: Africa Rekk: Réédition (2016 [2017], Jive/Epic) B+(**)
66. Derek Bailey/Evan Parker/Hugh Davies/Jamie Muir/Christine Jeffrey: The Music Improvisation Company (1970, ECM) B
67. Kenny Barron: Scratch (1985, Enja) B+(**)
68. Kenny Barron Trio: Green Chimneys (1983-87 [1988], Criss Cross) B+(***)
69. Raoul Björkenheim & Krakatau: Ritual (1988-90 [1996], Cuneiform) B+(***)
70. Carla Bley: Tropic Appetites (1973-74 [1974], Watt) B+(*)
71. Carla Bley: Dinner Music (1976 [1977], Watt) B+(**)
72. Carla Bley: Social Studies (1980 [1981], Watt) B+(*)
73. Carla Bley: Live! (1981 [1982], Watt/ECM) A-
74. The Carla Bley Band: I Hate to Sing (1981-83 [1984], Watt/ECM) B+(***)
75. Carla Bley: Heavy Heart (1983 [1984], Watt/ECM) B+(**)
76. Carla Bley: Night-glo (1985, Watt/ECM) B-
77. Carla Bley: Sextet (1986-87 [1987], Watt/ECM) B+(*)
78. Carla Bley: Fleur Carnivore (1988 [1989], Watt/ECM) B+(***)
79. Carla Bley/Steve Swallow: Go Together (1992 [1993], Watt/ECM) B+(*)
80. Carla Bley: Big Band Theory (1992 [1993], Watt/ECM) B+(**)
81. Carla Bley/Andy Sheppard/Steve Swallow: Songs With Legs (1994 [1996], Watt/ECM) B+(**)
82. The Carla Bley Big Band: Goes to Church (1996, Watt/ECM) B+(*)
83. Carla Bley: Fancy Chamber Music (1997 [1998], Watt/ECM) B
84. Carla Bley/Steve Swallow: Are We There Yet? (1998 [1999], Watt/ECM) B+(*)
85. Carla Bley: 4X4 (1999 [2000], Watt/ECM) B+(*)
86. George Cartwright: Dot (1994, Cuneiform) B+(*)
87. George Cartwright: The Memphis Years: Terminal Moraine (2000, Cuneiform) B+(**)
88. Curlew: Live in Berlin (1986-87 [1990], Cuneiform) B+(***)
89. Curlew: Bee (1990 [1991], Cuneiform) B+(***)
90. Curlew: A Beautiful Western Saddle (1993, Cuneiform) B+(*)
91. Curlew: Paradise (1996, Cuneiform) B+(**)
92. Curlew: Fabulous Drop (1998, Cuneiform) B+(***)
93. Curlew: Meet the Curlews (2002, Cuneiform) B+(**)
94. Curlew: Mercury (2003, Cuneiform) B+(***)
95. Elton Dean/Howard Riley/Paul Rogers/Mark Sanders: All the Tradition (1990, Slam) B+(***)
96. Elton Dean: The Vortex Tapes (1990, Slam) B+(**)
97. Elton Dean Quintet: Silent Knowledge (1995 [1996], Cuneiform) B+(***)
98. Elton Dean Quartet + Roswell Rudd: Rumours of an Incident (1996 [1997], Slam) B+(**)
99. Elton Dean/Paul Dunmall/Tony Levin/Paul Rogers/Roswell Rudd/Keith Tippett: Bladik (1996 [1997], Cuneiform) A-
100. Jack DeJohnette: The DeJohnette Complex (1968 [1969], Milestone) B
101. Jack DeJohnette: Pictures (1976 [1977], ECM) B-
102. Jack DeJohnette: New Directions (1978, ECM) B+(*)
103. Jack DeJohnette: Special Edition (1979 [1980], ECM) B+(**)
104. Jack DeJohnette New Directions: In Europe (1979 [1980], ECM) B+(*)
105. Amy Denio/Pavel Fajt/Csaba Hajnóczy/Gabi Kenderesi: The Danubians (1999 [2000], Cuneiform) B+(***)
106. The Dirty Dozen Brass Band: The New Orleans Album (1989 [1990], Columbia) B+(*)
107. The Dirty Dozen Brass Band: Jelly: The Dirty Dozen Brass Band Plays Jelly Roll Morton (1992-93 [1993], Columbia) B
108. Paul Dunmall Octet: The Great Divide (2000 [2001], Cuneiform) B+(*)
109. Paul Dunmall/John Adams/Mark Sanders: Totally Fried Up (1998 [1999], Slam) B+(**)
110. Vinny Golia/Aurora Josephson/Henry Kaiser/Mike Keneally/Joe Morris/Damon Smith/Weasel Walter: Healing Force: The Songs of Albert Ayler (2006 [2007], Cuneiform) B+(***)
111. Gerry Hemingway Quintet: Special Detail (1990 [1991], Hat Art) B+(***)
112. Gerry Hemingway Quartet: Down to the Wire (1991 [1993], Hat Art) B+(*)
113. Gerry Hemingway Quintet: The Marmalade King (1994 [1995], Hat Art) B+(***)
114. Keith Jarrett/Jack DeJohnette: Ruta and Daitya (1971 [1973], ECM) B+(**)
115. Keith Jarrett: Facing You (1971 [1972], ECM) B+(**)
116. Keith Jarrett: Arbour Zena (1975 [1976], ECM) B-
117. Keith Jarrett: The Survivor's Suite (1976 [1977], ECM) B+(**)
118. Keith Jarrett: Nude Ants (1979 [1980], ECM, 2CD) B+(**)
119. Keith Jarrett: Personal Mountains (1979 [1989], ECM) B+(**)
120. Franz Koglmann: Schlaf Schlemmer, Schlaf Magritte (1984 [1993], Hat Art) B+(*)
121. Franz Koglmann: About Yesterday's Ezzthetics (1988 [1989], Hat Art) B+(*)
122. Franz Koglmann: A White Line (1989 [1990], Hat Art) B+(**)
123. Eero Koivistoinen: Helium (1999 [2001], Texicali) B+(**)
124. Eero Koivistoinen & UMO Jazz Orchestra: Arctic Blues (2005-16 [2016], Svart, 2CD) B+(*)
125. Krakatau: Volition (1991 [1992], ECM) B
126. Krakatau: Matinale (1993 [1994], ECM) B+(*)
127. Charles Lloyd Quartet: Fish Out of Water (1989 [1990], ECM) B+(**)
128. Charles Lloyd: The Call (1993, ECM) B+(***)
129. Charles Lloyd: All My Relations (1994 [1995], ECM) B+(*)
130. Charles Lloyd: Canto (1996 [1997], ECM) B+(**)
131. Charles Lloyd: The Water Is Wide (1999 [2000], ECM) B+(***)
132. Charles Lloyd: Hyperion With Higgins (1999 [2001], ECM) A-
133. Charles Lloyd: Lift Every Voice (2002, ECM, 2CD) B+(***)
134. The Jon Lloyd Quartet: Head! (1993, Leo) B+(***)
135. Jon Lloyd Quartet: By Confusion (1996 [1997], Hatology) A-
136. Jon Lloyd Group: Vanishing Points (2013, 33) B+(**)
137. Joe Lovano Nonet: On This Day . . . at the Vanguard (2002 [2003], Blue Note) B+(**)
138. Michael Mantler: Something There (1983, Watt/ECM) B
139. Michael Mantler With Don Preston: Alien (1985, Watt/ECM) B+(*)
140. Michael Mantler: Live (1987, Watt/ECM) B-
141. Michael Mantler: Many Have No Speech (1987 [1988], Watt/ECM) C+
142. Michael Mantler: Folly Seeing All This (1992 [1993], ECM) B
143. Michael Mantler: Cerco Un Paese Innocente (1994 [1995], ECM) B+(*)
144. Mokave [Glen Moore/Larry Karush/Glen Velez]: Afrique (1993 [1994], Audioquest) B+(*)
145. Mujician: The Journey (1990, Cuneiform) B+(**)
146. Mujician: Poem About the Hero (1994, Cuneiform) B+(**)
147. Mujician: Colours Fulfilled (1997 [1998], Cuneiform) A-
148. Mujician: Spacetime (2001 [2002], Cuneiform) B+(***)
149. Michel Petrucciani: Oracle's Destiny (1982 [1983], Owl) B+(**)
150. Amy Rigby: Live at Cat's Cradle 02/26/2003 (2003 [2011], self-released) B+(**)
151. Scoolptures: Materiale Umano (2009, Leo) B+(**)
152. Scoolptures: White Sickness (2009 [2011], Leo) B
153. Scoolptures: Please Drive-by Carefully (2012 [2013], Leo, 2CD) B+(**)
154. Scorch Trio: Brolt! (2007 [2008], Rune Grammofon) B+(**)
155. Henry Threadgill: X-75 Volume 1 (1979, Arista/Novus) C+
156. Keith Tippett: Mujician Solo IV (Live in Piacenza) (2012 [2015], Dark Companion) B+(**)
157. Colin Vallon Trio: Ailleurs (2006, Hatology) B+(**)
158. Glen Velez: Doctrine of Signatures (1990 [1991], CMP) B+(**)
159. Mal Waldron Trio: Free at Last (1969 [1970], ECM) B+(**)
160. Mal Waldron: Blues for Lady Day (1972 [1973], Black Lion) B+(**)
161. Mal Waldron: A Little Bit of Miles (1972 [1974], Trio/Freedom) B+(**)
162. Mal Waldron Quintet With Steve Lacy: One-Upmanship (1977, Enja) B+(***)
163. Mal Waldron Quintet: Where Are You? (1989 [1994], Soul Note) B+(**)
164. Raoul Björkenheim/Ingebrigt Håker Flaten/Paal Nilssen-Love: Scorch Trio (2002, Rune Grammofon) B+(***)
165. Charles Lloyd: Notes From Big Sur (1991 [1992], ECM) B+(*)

January 31

1. 21 Savage/Offset/Metro Boomin: Without Warning (2017, Epic) B+(*)
2. Fatima Al Qadiri: Shaneera (2017, Hyperdub, EP) B
3. Wali Ali: To Be (2016-17 [2017], Mendicant) B+(**)
4. As Is Featuring Alan & Stacey Schulman: Here's to Life (2017 [2018], self-released) B
5. Cardi B: Gangsta Bitch Music Vol. 1 (2016, KSR) B+(**)
6. Cardi B: Gangsta Bitch Music Vol. 2 (GBMV2) (2017, KSR) B+(*)
7. Jeff Baker: Phrases (2017 [2018], OA2) B
8. Julien Baker: Turn Out the Lights (2017, Matador) B
9. Django Bates' Beloved: The Study of Touch (2016 [2017], ECM) B+(*)
10. Stefano Battaglia: Pelagos (2016 [2017], ECM, 2CD) B+(**)
11. Beck: Colors (2017, Capitol) B
12. Dave Bennett: Blood Moon (2017, Mack Avenue) B+(**)
13. Bibio: Phantom Brickworks (2017, Warp) B
14. Bicep: Bicep (2017, Ninja Tune) B+(**)
15. Big K.R.I.T.: 4Eva Is a Mightly Long Time (2017, Multi Alumni/BMG, 2CD) B+(***)
16. Raoul Björkenheim Triad: Beyond (2016 [2017], Eclipse Music) B+(**)
17. Blanck Mass: World Eater (2017, Sacred Bones) B+(*)
18. Samuel Blaser With Marc Ducret/Peter Bruun: Taktlos Zürich 2017 (2017 [2918], Hatology) B+(*)
19. Anouar Brahem: Blue Maqams (2017, ECM) B+(**)
20. Bully: Losing (2017, Sub Pop) B+(**)
21. Daniel Caesar: Freudian (2017, Golden Child) B+(*)
22. Chronixx: Chronology (2017, Soul Circle Music/Virgin) B+(*)
23. Cigarettes After Sex: Cigarettes After Sex (2017, Partisan) A-
24. Cleric: Resurrection (2017, Figure, EP) B+(*)
25. Cleric: Retrocausal (2018, Web of Memory) B-
26. The Clientele: Music for the Age of Miracles (2017, Merge) B+(***)
27. George Cotsirilos Quartet: Mostly in Blue (2017 [2018], OA2) B+(*)
28. The Courtneys: II (2017, Flying Nun) B+(**)
29. Sylvie Courvoisier Trio: D'Agala (2017 [2018], Intakt) B+(***)
30. CunninLynguists: Rose Azura Njano (2017, A Piece of Strange Music/RBC) B+(**)
31. CupcakKe: Ephorize (2018, self-released) B+(***)
32. Scott DuBois: Autumn Wind (2017, ACT) B+(***)
33. EABS: Repetitions (Letters to Krzysztof Komeda) (2017, Astigmatic) B+(***)
34. EMA: Exile in the Outer Ring (2017, City Slang) B+(**)
35. Eminem: Revival (2017, Aftermath/Shady/Interscope) A-
36. Peter Evans/Agustí Fernández/Mats Gustafsson: A Quietness of Water (2012 [2017], Not Two) B+(*)
37. Agustí Fernández/Albert Cirera/Ramon Prats: The Liquid Trio Plays Bernoulli (2017, Sluchaj Fundacja) B+(***)
38. Fleet Foxes: Crack-Up (2017, Nonesuch) C+
39. Danny Fox Trio: The Great Nostalgist (2016 [2018], Hot Cup) B+(***)
40. Charlotte Gainsbourg: Rest (2017, Because Music) B+(**)
41. Hillary Gardner/Ehud Asherie: The Late Set (2017, Anzic) B+(*)
42. Mary Gauthier: Rifles & Rosary Beads (2018, In the Black) A-
43. Ghostpoet: Dark Days + Canapés (2017, Play It Again Sam) B+(**)
44. Perfect Giddimani: Live My Life Again (2017, Giddimani) B+(*)
45. Justin Gray & Synthesis: New Horizons (2017 [2018], self-released) B+(**)
46. Jeff Hamilton Trio: Live From San Pedro (2017 [2018], Capri) B+(**)
47. Natalie Hemby: Puxico (2017, GetWrucke) B+(**)
48. Nona Hendryx & Gary Lucas: The World of Captain Beefheart (2017, Knitting Factory) A-
49. Robyn Hitchcock: Robyn Hitchcock (2017, Yep Roc) B+(*)
50. Ibeyi: Ash (2017, XL) B+(*)
51. Ishmael Ensemble: Songs for Knotty (2017, Banoffee Pies, EP) B
52. Japanese Breakfast: Soft Sounds From Another Planet (2017, Dead Oceans) B+(**)
53. Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings: Soul of a Woman (2017, Daptone) B+(*)
54. Stacey Kent: I Know I Dream: The Orchestral Sessions (2017, Okeh) B+(**)
55. Kondi Band: Salone (2017, Strut) B+(***)
56. The Koreatown Oddity: Finna Be Past Tense (2017, Stones Throw) B+(**)
57. LeeAnn Ledgerwood: Renewal (2016 [2017], SteepleChase) B+(**)
58. Ted Leo: The Hanged Man (2017, SuperEgo) B
59. Gregory Lewis: Organ Monk Blue (2017 [2018], self-released) A-
60. Lil Uzi Vert: Luv Is Rage 2 (2017, Atlantic) B+(*)
61. L'Orange: The Ordinary Man (2017, Mello Music Group) B+(***)
62. Luka Productions: Fasokan (2017, Sahel Sounds) B+(**)
63. Daniele Luppi/Parquet Courts: Milano (2017, 30th Century/Columbia) B+(***)
64. Mad Professor/Jah9: Mad Professor Meets Jah9 in the Midst of the Storm (2017, VP) B+(**)
65. Aimee Mann: Mental Illness (2017, SuperEgo) B+(*)
66. Roc Marciano: Rosebudd's Revenge (2017, Quality Control/300/Atlantic) B+(**)
67. Marker: Wired for Sound (2017, Audiographic) B
68. JD McPherson: Undivided Heart & Soul (2017, New West) B+(*)
69. Michete: Cool Tricks 3 (2017, self-released, EP) B
70. Miguel: War & Leisure (2017, ByStorm/RCA) B+(*)
71. Roscoe Mitchell: Discussions (2016 [2017], Wide Hive) B+(**)
72. Mdou Moctar: Sousoume Tamachek (2017, Sahel Sounds) B+(*)
73. Mount Kimbie: Love What Survives (2017, Warp) B
74. Mr. Lif & Brass Menazeri: Resilient (2017, Waxsimile) B+(*)
75. Simon Nabatov/Max Johnson/Michael Sarin: Free Reservoir (2016 [2017], Leo) B+(***)
76. Youssou N'Dour: Seeni Valeurs (2017, Jive/Epic) A-
77. Maciej Obara Quartet: Unloved (2017, ECM) B
78. The Ed Palermo Big Band: The Adventures of Zodd Zundgren (2017 [2018], Cuneiform) C+
79. Evan Parker/Mikolaj Trzaska/John Edwards/Mark Sanders: City Fall: Live at Café Oto (2014 [2017], Fundacja Sluchaj) B+(**)
80. Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band: Front Porch Sessions (2017, Family Owned) B+(**)
81. Lucas Pino: The Answer Is No (2017, Outside In Music) B+(***)
82. Leslie Pintchik: You Eat My Food, You Drink My Wine, You Steal My Girl! (2018, Pintch Hard) B+(**)
83. Stuart Popejoy: Pleonid (2017, Leo) B+(**)
84. Portico Quartet: Art in the Age of Automation (2017, Gondwana) B+(**)
85. Protomartyr: Relatives in Descent (2017, Domino) B+(***)
86. Dan Pugach Nonet: Plus One (2017 [2018], Unit) B-
87. Queens of the Stone Age: Villains (2017, Matador) B
88. Real Estate: In Mind (2017, Domino) B
89. The Regrettes: Feel Your Foolings Fool! (2017, Warner Brothers) B+(**)
90. Dave Rempis/Matt Piet/Tim Daisy: Hit the Ground Running (2017, Aerophonic) B+(***)
91. Margo Rey: The Roots of Rey/Despacito Margo (2017 [2018], Origin) B+(**)
92. Eve Risser/Kaja Draksler: To Pianos (2017, Clean Feed) B
93. Ryuichi Sakamoto: Async (2017, Milan) B+(*)
94. Christian Sands: Reach (2017, Mack Avenue) B+(**)
95. Rev. Sekou: In Times Like These (2017, Zent) B-
96. Serengeti: Jueles/Butterflies (2017, self-released) B+(*)
97. Nadine Shah: Holiday Destination (2017, 1965) B+(*)
98. Siama: Rivers: From the Congo to the Mississippi (2016, Siama Music) B+(**)
99. Steve Slagle: Dedication (2017 [2018], Panorama) B+(***)
100. Peter Sommer Septet: Happy-Go-Lucky Locals (2017, self-released) B+(**)
101. Sparks: Hippopotamus (2017, BMG) B
102. Mavis Staples: If All I Was Was Black (2017, Anti-) B+(***)
103. Harry Styles: Harry Styles (2017, Columbia) B
104. Kevin Sun: Trio (2017 [2018], Ectomorph Music) A-
105. Steve Swell: Music for Six Musicians: Hommage À Olivier Messiaen (2017, Silkheart) B+(***)
106. Thiefs: Graft (Le Greffe) (2017 [2018], Jazz & People) B+(**)
107. Tricky: Ununiform (2017, False Idols) B+(*)
108. The United States Air Force Band Airmen of Note: Veterans of Jazz (2017, self-released) D+
109. Valley Queen: Destroyer (2017, self-released, EP) B-
110. Ecca Vandal: Ecca Vandal (2017, Dew Process) B+(**)
111. Ken Vandermark: Momentum 2 & 3 (2016 [2017], Audiographic, 2CD) B+(*)
112. David Virelles: Gnosis (2016 [2017], ECM) B+(*)
113. Mark Wade Trio: Moving Day (2017 [2018], self-released) B+(**)
114. Trevor Watts/Veryan Weston/Alison Blunt/Hannah Marshall: Dialogues With Strings: Live at Café Oto in London (2017, Fundacja Sluchaj) B+(*)
115. Weird Beard [Florian Egli/Dave Gisler/Martina Berther/Rico Bauman]: Orientation (2017 [2018], Intakt) B+(**)
116. Wiki: No Mountains in Manhattan (2017, XL) B+(**)
117. Roy Woods: Say Less (2017, OVO Sound/Warner Brothers) B+(**)
118. Msafiri Zawose: Uhamiaji (2017, Soundway) B+(*)
119. Zola Jesus: Okovi (2017, Sacred Bones) B
120. Acetone: 1992-2001 (1992-2001 [2017], Light in the Attic) B
121. Jim Riggs: Airstream Artistry: Jim Riggs' Best of the TWO (1991-2008 [2017], UNT, 3CD) B+(*)
122. Otim Alpha: Gulu City Anthems (2004-15 [2017], Nyege Nyege) B
123. Louis Armstrong: The Standard Oil Sessions (1950 [2017], Dot Time) B+(**)
124. Boombox: Early Independent Hip Hop, Electro and Disco Rap 1979-82 (1979-82 [2016], Soul Jazz, 2CD) A-
125. Boombox 2: Early Independent Hip Hop, Electro and Disco Rap 1979-83 (1979-83 [2017], Soul Jazz, 2CD) B+(***)
126. Kenny Burrell: A Generation Ago Today (1966-67 [2018], Verve) B+(*)
127. Dancehall: The Rise of Jamaican Dancehall Culture (1977-93 [2017], Soul Jazz, 2CD) B+(***)
128. Deutsche Elektronische Musik 3: Experimental German Rock and Electronic Music 1971-81 (1971-81 [2017], Soul Jazz, 2CD) B+(*)
129. Gary Husband: A Meeting of Spirits (2005 [2017], Edition) B+(*)
130. Azar Lawrence: Bridge Into the New Age (1974 [2017], Prestige) A-
131. Neil Slater: Legacy: Neil Slater at North Texas (1982-2015 [2017], UNT, 4CD) B
132. The Lloyd McNeill Quartet: Asha (1969 [2017], Soul Jazz) B+(*)
133. The Lloyd McNeill Quartet: Washington Suite (1970 [2017], Soul Jazz) B
134. Willie Nelson: Willie's Stash Vol. 2 (Willie Nelson and the Boys) 2011-12 [2017], Legacy
135. New Orleans Funk Vol. 4: Voodoo Fire in New Orleans 1951-77 (1951-77 [2016], Soul Jazz) A-
136. Hermeto Pascoal & Grupo Vice Versa: Viajando Com O Som: The Lost 1976 Vice Versa Session (1976 [2017], Far Out) B+(**)
137. Punk 45: Les Punks: The French Connection: The First Wave of French Punk 1977-80 (1977-80 [2016], Soul Jazz) B+(***)
138. The Replacements: For Sale: Live at Maxwell's 1986 (1986 [2017], Rhino, 2CD) B+(**)
139. Space, Energy & Light: Experimental Electronic and Acoustic Soundscapes 1961-88 (1961-88 [2017], Soul Jazz) B+(**)
140. Sun Ra: Discipline 27-II (1972 [2017], Strut/Art Yard) B
141. The Revelators: We Told You Not to Cross Us . . . [20th Anniversary Edition] (1997 [2017], Crypt) B+(***)
142. Soul of a Nation: Afro-Centric Visions in the Age of Black Power: Underground Jazz, Street Funk & the Roots of Rap 1968-79 (1968-79 [2017], Soul Jazz) B+(*)
143. Buddy Terry: Awareness (1971 [2017], Mainstream/Wewantsounds) B+(**)
144. Lucky Thompson: In Paris 1956: The All Star Orchestra Sessions (1956 [2017], Fresh Sound) B+(*)
145. Lucky Thompson: Complete Parisian Small Group Sessions 1956-1959 (1956-59 [2017], Fresh Sound, 4CD) A-
146. Trevor Watts Amalgam: Closer to You (1976 [2018], Hi4Head) A-
147. EABS: Puzzle Mixtape</i></b> (2012-15 [2016], self-released (B+(*)) 1
148. Fast 'N' Bulbous: Waxed Oop (An Impetuous Stream Bubbled Up) (2009, Cuneiform) A-
149. Luka Productions: Mali Kady (2016, Sahel Sounds) B+(*)
150. New Orleans Funk Vol. 3: Two-Way-Pocky-Way, Gumbo Ya-Ya & the Mardi Gras Mambo (1959-84 [2013], Soul Jazz) B+(***)
151. The Replacements: All for Nothing/Nothing for All (1985-90 [1997], Reprise, 2CD) B+(***)
152. The Replacements: All Shook Down (1990, Sire) B+(*)
153. The Revelators: Let a Poor Boy Ride . . . (1998 [2009], Crypt) A-
154. Cecil Taylor: Garden 2nd Set (1981 [2015], Hatology) B+(***)
155. Raoul Björkenheim Ecstasy: Doors of Perception (2017, Cuneiform) A-
156. Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit: The Nashville Sound (2017, Southeastern) B+(***)
157. Princess Nokia: 1992 Deluxe (2017, Rough Trade) B+(***)