Rhapsody Streamnotes: Year 2023 Index

November 27

October 31

1. Idris Ackamoor & the Pyramids: Afro Futuristic Dreams (2023, Strut) B+(***)
2. Affinity Trio [Eric Jacobson/Pamela York/Clay Schaub]: Hindsight (2022 [2023], Origin) B+(***)
3. Afro Peruvian New Trends Orchestra: Cosmic Synchronicities (2023, Blue Spiral) B+(***)
4. Constantine Alexander: Firetet (2023, self-released) B+(**)
5. Farida Amadou/Jonas Cambien/Dave Rempis: On the Blink (2022 [2023], Aerophonic) A-
6. Zoh Amba: O Life, O Light Vol. 2 (2021 [2023], 577) B+(***)
7. Emil Amos: Zone Black (2023, Drag City) B+(*)
8. Florian Arbenz: Conversation #10: Inland (2023, Hammer) B+(**)
9. Armand Hammer: We Buy Diabetic Test Strips (2023, Fat Possum) B+(***)
10. Dmitry Baevsky: Kid's Time (2022, Fresh Sound New Talent) B+(***)
11. Bark: Loud (2023, Dial Back Sound) B+(**)
12. Ron Blake: Mistaken Identity (2021 [2023], 7ten33 Productions) B+(***)
13. Bowmanville: Bowmanville (2023, StonEagleMusic) B+(**)
14. Geof Bradfield/Richard D Johnson/John Tate/Samuel Jewell: Our Heroes (2023, Afar Music) B+(***)
15. Kyle Bruckmann/Tim Daisy/Phillip Greenlief/Lisa Mezzacappa: Semaphore (2022 [2023], Relay) B+(**)
16. Sarah Mary Chadwick: Messages to God (2023, Kill Rock Stars) B+(***)
17. Chai: Chai (2023, Sub Pop) B+(**)
18. Tyler Childers: Rustin' in the Rain (2023, Hickman Holler/RCA) B+(***)
19. Margo Cilker: Valley of Heart's Delight (2023, Fluff and Gravy) B+(***)
20. Brent Cobb: Southern Star (2023, Ol' Buddy/Thirty Tigers) B+(**)
21. Jeff Coffin/Jordan Perlson/Viktor Krauss: Coffin/Perlson/Krauss (2023, Ear Up) B+(***)
22. Hollie Cook: Happy Hour in Dub (2023, Merge) B+(*)
23. Corook: Serious Person (Part 2) (2023, Atlantic, EP) A-
24. Caroline Davis' Alula: Captivity (2021 [2023], Ropeadope) A-
25. DJ Sabrina the Teenage DJ: Destiny (2023, Spells on the Telly) B+(*)
26. Paul Dunmall/Olie Brice: The Laughing Stone (2021 [2023], Confront) B+(***)
27. Espen Eriksen Trio With Andy Sheppard: As Good as It Gets (2023, Rune Grammofon) B+(**)
28. Flying Pooka! [Dani Oore & Florian Hoefner]: The Ecstasy of Becoming (2021 [2023], Alma) B+(*)
29. The Front Bottoms: You Are Who You Hang Out With (2023, Fueled by Ramen) B+(*)
30. Arina Fujiwara: Neon (2023, self-released) B+(*)
31. Charles Wesley Godwin: Family Ties (2023, self-released) B+(*)
32. Grrrl Gang: Spunky! (2023, Big Romantic) B+(*)
33. Laurel Halo: Atlas (2023, Awe) B
34. Louis Hayes: Exactly Right! (2022 [2023], Savant) B+(**)
35. Heather Lynne Horton: Get Me to a Nunnery (2023, Pauper Sky) B-
36. Loraine James: Gentle Confrontation (2023, Hyperdub) B+(*)
37. Jlin: Perspective (2023, Planet Mu, EP) B+(***)
38. Darius Jones: Fluxkit Vancouver (Its Suite but Sacred) (2022 [2023], We Jazz) A-
39. Sunny Kim/Vardan Ovsepian/Ben Monder: Liminal Silence (2023, Earshift Music) C+
40. Frank Kohl: Pacific (2022 [2023], OA2) B+(***)
41. Sofia Kourtesis: Madres (2023, Ninja Tune) B+(**)
42. Andrew Krasilnikov: Bloody Belly Comb Jelly (2023, Rainy Days) B
43. Marie Krüttli: Transparence (2022 [2023], Intakt) B+(*)
44. Nils Kugelmann: Stormy Beauty (2022 [2023], ACT) B+(**)
45. Jeff Lederer With Mary LaRose: Schoenberg on the Beach (2023, Little (i) Music) B+(*)
46. Jeff Lederer/Morningside Tone Collective: Balls of Simplicity: Jeff Lederer Notated Works 1979-2021 (2023, Little (i) Music) B+(**)
47. Lewsberg: Out and About (2023, self-released) B+(**)
48. Ivan Lins: My Heart Speaks (2023, Resonance) B+(**)
49. Fred Lonberg-Holm/Tim Daisy: Current 23 (2022 [2023], Relay) B+(**)
50. Lydia Loveless: Nothing's Gonna Stand in My Way Again (2023, Bloodshot) B+(*)
51. Chien Chien Lu: Built in System: Live in New York (2023, Giant Step Arts) B+(***)
52. Martin Lutz Group: LoLife/HiLife (2023, Gateway, 2CD) B+(***)
53. Madre Vaca: Knights of the Round Table (2022 [2023], Madre Vaca) B+(*)
54. Astghik Martirosyan: Distance (2021 [2023], Astghik Music) B+(*)
55. Francisco Mela and Zoh Amba: Causa Y Efecto Vol. 1 (2021 [2023], 577) B+(***)
56. Mendoza Hoff Revels: Echolocation (2023, AUM Fidelity) B+(***)
57. Vic Mensa: Victor (2023, Roc Nation) B+(*)
58. Colette Michaan: Earth Rebirth (2022 [2023], Creatrix Music) B+(*)
59. MIKE/Wiki/The Alchemist: Faith Is a Rock (2023, ALC) B+(*)
60. Billy Mohler: Ultraviolet (2023, Contagious Music) B+(***)
61. Money for Guns: All the Darkness That's in Your Head (2023, Money for Guns) B+(**)
62. Azuka Moweta & Anioma Brothers Band: Nwanne Bu Ife (2022, Palenque) B+(***)
63. Michael Musillami/Rich Syracuse/Jeff Siegel: Flight of Evangeline (2021 [2022], Playscape) B+(**)
64. Wolfgang Muthspiel: Dance of the Elders (2022 [2023], ECM) B+(**)
65. Quinsin Nachoff: Stars and Constellations (2022 [2023], Adyhâropa) B+(***)
66. The National: Laugh Track (2023, 4AD) B+(***)
67. Angelika Niescier/Tomeka Reid/Savannah Harris: Beyond Dragons (2023, Intakt) A-
68. Gard Nilssen's Supersonic Orchestra: Family (2022 [2023], We Jazz) A-
69. Elsa Nilsson's Band of Pulses: Pulses (2023, Ears & Eyes) B+(***)
70. No-No Boy: Empire Electric (2023, Smithsonian Folkways) B+(***)
71. Alogte Oho & His Sounds of Joy: O Yinne! (2023, Philophon) B+(***)
72. Oneohtrix Point Never: Again (2023, Warp) B
73. Graham Parker & the Goldtops: Last Chance to Learn the Twist (2023, Big Stir) B+(**)
74. Jessica Pavone: Clamor (2023, Out of Your Head) B+(***)
75. Ivo Perelman/Nate Wooley: Polarity 2 (2023, Burning Ambulance) B+(**)
76. Precarious Towers: Ten Stories (2023, Shifting Paradigm) B+(***)
77. Ratboys: The Window (2023, Topshelf) B+(***)
78. Mike Reed: The Separatist Party (2023, We Jazz/Astral Spirits) A-
79. Chappell Roan: The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess (2023, Amusement/Island) B+(**)
80. Matana Roberts: Coin Coin Chapter Five: In the Garden (2023, Constellation) B+(**)
81. The Rolling Stones: Hackney Diamonds (2023, Polydor) B
82. Jim Rotondi Quintet: Over Here (2023, Criss Cross) B+(**)
83. Gonzalo Rubalcaba: Borrowed Flowers (2023, Top Stop Music) B+(**)
84. Bobby Rush: All My Love for You (2023, Deep Rush/Thirty Tigers) B+(***)
85. Allison Russell: The Returner (2023, Fantasy) A-
86. The Angelica Sanchez Nonet: Nighttime Creatures (2021 [2023], Pyroclastic) B+(***)
87. Joe Santa Maria: Echo Deep (2023, Orenda) B-
88. Sara Serpa & André Matos: Night Birds (2022 [2023], Robalo Music) B
89. Slayyyter: Starfucker (2023, Fader) B+(***)
90. Slow Pulp: Yard (2023, Anti-) B+(**)
91. Chris Speed Trio: Despite Obstacles (2022 [2023], Intakt) B+(***)
92. Terell Stafford: Between Two Worlds (2023, Le Coq) B+(***)
93. Steep Canyon Rangers: Morning Shift (2023, Yep Roc) B+(*)
94. Sufjan Stevens: Javellin (2023, Asthmatic Kitty) B+(*)
95. Veronica Swift: Veronica Swift (2023, Mack Avenue) B-
96. That Mexican OT: Lonestar Luchador (2023, Manifest/Good Talk/Good Money Global) B+(**)
97. Tinashe: BB/ANG3L (2023, Nice Life, EP) B+(*)
98. Gianluigi Trovesi: Stravaganze Consonanti (2014 [2023], ECM) B+(*)
99. True Stomach of a Bird [Ulf Mengersen/Lina Allemano/Kamil Korolczuk]: Computation Intensive Spontaneousness (2023, self-released) B+(*)
100. Brad Turner Quintet: The Magnificent (2023, Cellar) B+(*)
101. Dan Tyminski: God Fearing Heathen (2023, 8 Track Entertainment) A-
102. Andrea Veneziani Quartet: The Lighthouse (2022 [2023], self-released) A-
103. Fay Victor: Blackcity Black Black Is Beautiful (2023, Northern Spy) B+(**)
104. Pabllo Vittar: Noitada (2023, Sony Music) B+(**)
105. Pabllo Vittar: After (2023, Sony Music) B+(*)
106. Håvard Wiik/Tim Daisy: Slight Return (2023, Relay) B+(***)
107. Simón Willson: Good Company (2022 [2023], Fresh Sound New Talent) B+(**)
108. Ben Winkelman: Heartbeat (2023, OA2) B
109. John Wojciechowski: Swing of the Pendulum (2022 [2023], Afar Music) B+(**)
110. Jamila Woods: Water Made Us (Jagjaguwar) B+(***)
111. Peter Xifaras: Fusion (2023, Music With No Expiration) B+(*)
112. Miguel Zenón & Luis Perdomo: El Arte Del Bolero, Vol. 2 (2023, Miel Music) B+(***)
113. Bailey Zimmerman: Religiously: The Album (2023, Warner Nashville/Elektra) B+(**)
114. John Zorn: New Masada Quartet (2021, Tzadik) A-
115. John Zorn: New Masada Quartet, Vol. 2 (2022 [2023], Tzadik) B+(***)
116. John Zorn: The Fourth Way (2022 [2023], Tzadik) B+(***)
117. John Zorn: 444 (2022 [2023], Tzadik) B
118. John Zorn: Multiplicities: A Repository of Non-Existent Objects (2022, Tzadik) B+(*)
119. John Zorn: Multiplicities II: A Repository of Non-Existent Objects (2023, Tzadik) B+(**)
120. John Zorn/Bill Laswell: Memoria (2023, Tzadik) B+(*)
121. John Zorn: Quatrain (2023, Tzadik) B+(*)
122. John Zorn: Homenaje A Remedios Varo (2023, Tzadik) B+(***)
123. John Zorn: Full Fathom Five (2023, Tzadik) B+(**)
124. John Zorn: Nothing Is as Real as Nothing (2023, Tzadik) B+(**)
125. Gabe Baltazar Quartet: Birdology (1992 [2023], Fresh Sound) A-
126. Basie All Stars: Live at Fabrik Vol. 1: Hamburg 1981 (1981 [2023], Jazzline) B+(**)
127. Eddie Bert Sextet: The Human Factor (1987 [2023], Fresh Sound) B+(**)
128. Miles Davis Quintet: In Concert at the Olympia, Paris 1957 (1957 [2023], Fresh Sound) B+(**)
129. The Frustrated Bachelors: In the End It Wasn't Enough: All the Good Ones 2003-2006 (2003-06 [2023], Money for Guns) B+(**)
130. Holy Church of the Ecstatic Soul: A Higher Power: Gospel, Funk & Soul at the Crossroads 1971-83 (1971-83 [2023], Soul Jazz) B+(*)
131. Les Rallizes Dénudés: Citta' '93 (1993 [2023], Temporal Drift) B+(***)
132. Jan Lundgren Trio/Herb Geller: Stockholm Get-Together! (1994 [2023], Fresh Sound) B+(***)
133. Paul Moer Trio: Plays the Music of Elmo Hope (1991 [2023], Fresh Sound) B+(***)
134. Money for Guns: Dead Tracks (2007-20 [2022], Money for Guns) B
135. Jack Nimitz Quartet: Confirmation (1995 [2023], Fresh Sound) B+(***)
136. The Dave Pell Octet: Plays Again (1984 [2023], Fresh Sound) B+(**)
137. Bill Perkins: Perk Plays Prez: Bill Perkins Recreates the Historic Solos of Lester Young (1995 [2023], Fresh Sound) B+(***)
138. Frank Strazzeri and His Woodwinds West: Somebody Loves Me (1994 [2023], Fresh Sound) B+(**)
139. Farida Amadou/Pavel Tchikov: Mal De Terre (2020 [2021], Trouble in Mind) B+(*)
140. Eddie Bert Quintet: Kaleidoscope (1953-59 [2005], Fresh Sound) B+(**)
141. Big Bill Broonzy: Big Bill's Blues (1937-41 [1969], Epic) A-
142. Big Bill Broonzy/Washboard Sam: Big Bill Broonzy With Washboard Sam (1953 [1962], Chess) A-
143. The Golden Era of Rock & Roll 1954-1963 (1954-63 [2004], Hip-O, 3CD) A
144. Little Willie Jackson & the Original Honeydrippers: Jazz Me Blues [The Legendary Modern Recordings] (1947-48 [2000], Ace) A-
145. Willis Jackson: The Remaining Willis Jackson 1951-1959 (1951-59 [2005], Blue Moon) B+(*)
146. Willis Jackson/Pat Martino: Willis . . . With Pat (1964 [1998], 32 Jazz) B+(**)
147. Willis Jackson/Richard "Groove" Holmes: Live on Stage (1980 [2003], Black & Blue) B+(***)
148. Kashmere Stage Band: Texas Thunder Soul 1968-1974 (1968-74 [2011], Now-Again, 2CD) B+(***)
149. Martin Lutz Group: It's Swing Not Rocket Science (2011, Calibrated) B+(*)
150. Wild Bill Moore: The Complete Recordings Volume 1: 1945-1948 (1945-48 [2004], Blue Moon) B+(**)
151. Wild Bill Moore: The Complete Recordings Volume 2: 1948-1955 (1945-48 [2004], Blue Moon) B+(***)
152. Wild Bill Moore: Bottom Groove (1961 [2002], Milestone) B+(**)
153. Wolfgang Muthspiel/Scott Colley/Brian Blade: Angular Blues (2018 [2020], ECM) B+(**)
154. Jack Nimitz and Friends: Yesterday and Today (1957-2007 [2008], Fresh Sound) B+(**)
155. Alogte Oho & His Sounds of Joy: Mam Yinne Wa (2019, Philophon) B+(***)
156. Ernst-Ludwig Luten Petrowsky/Uschi Brüning/Michael Griener: Ein Résumé (2013, Jazzwerkstatt) B+(**)
157. Sam Price and the Rock Band: Rib Joint: Roots of Rock and Roll (1956-59 [1979], Savoy) B+(***)
158. The Roots of Rock'n Roll (1948-57 [1977], Savoy) B+
159. The Rose Grew Round the Briar: Early American Rural Love Songs, Vol. 1 (1920s-30s [1997], Yazoo) B+(***)
160. The Rose Grew Round the Briar: Early American Rural Love Songs, Vol. 2 (1920s-30s [1997], Yazoo) A-
161. Zoot Sims: For Lady Day (1978 [1991], Pablo) B+(**)
162. Zoot Sims: The Swinger (1979-80 [1981], Pablo) B+(**)

September 25

1. Zoh Amba/Chris Corsano/Bill Orcutt: The Flower School (2023, Palilalia) B+(*)
2. Corinne Bailey Rae: Black Rainbows (2023, Thirty Tigers) B+(**)
3. Jon Batiste: World Music Radio (2023, Verve) B+(**)
4. Be Your Own Pet: Mommy (2023, Third Man) B+(**)
5. Adam Birnbaum: Preludes (2023, Chelsea Music Festival) B+(**)
6. Johnathan Blake: Passage (2023, Blue Note) B+(**)
7. Benjamin Boone: Caught in the Rhythm (2019-21 [2023], Origin) A-
8. Jaimie Branch: Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((World War)) (2022 [2023], International Anthem) B+(***)
9. Zach Bryan: Zach Bryan (2023, Warner) B+(***)
10. The Chemical Brothers: For That Beautiful Feeling (2023, Virgin EMI) B+(*)
11. Billy Childs: The Winds of Change (2023, Mack Avenue) B+(**)
12. Mike Clark: Kosen Rufu (2022 [2023], Wide Hive) A-
13. Scott Clark: Dawn & Dusk (2021-22 [2023], Out of Your Head) B+(**)
14. Theo Croker: By the Way (2023, Masterworks, EP) B+(*)
15. Dave and Central Cee: Split Decision (2023, Neighbourhood, EP) B+(**)
16. Kris Davis Diatom Ribbons: Live at the Village Vanguard (2022 [2023], Pyroclastic, 2CD) A-
17. Doja Cat: Scarlet (2023, Kemosabe/RCA) B+(***)
18. Open Mike Eagle: Another Triumph of Ghetto Engineering (2023, Auto Reverse) B+(***)
19. Michael Echaniz: Seven Shades of Violet (Rebiralost) (2023, Ridgeway) B+(*)
20. Tomas Fujiwara: Pith (2023, Out of Your Head) B+(***)
21. Vince Gill & Paul Franklin: Sweet Memories: The Music of Ray Price & the Cherokee Cowboys (2023, MCA Nashville) B+(*)
22. Darrell Grant's MJ New: Our Mr. Jackson (2023, Lair Hill) B+(**)
23. The Handsome Family: Hollow (2023, Loose) A-
24. Eddie Henderson: Witness to History (2022 [2023], Smoke Sessions) B+(***)
25. Carlos Henriquez: A Nuyorican Tale (2023, self-released) B+(**)
26. Homeboy Sandman: Rich (2023, Dirty Looks) B+(**)
27. Irreversible Entanglements: Protect Your Light (2023, Impulse!) A-
28. José James: On & On (2023, Rainbow Blonde) B+(*)
29. Per Texas Johansson: Den Sämsta Lönningen Av Alla (2023, Moserobie) B+(***)
30. Per Texas Johansson: Orkester Omnitonal (2023, Moserobie) B+(***)
31. Bobby Kapp: Synergy: Bobby Kapp Plays the Music of Richard Sussman (2023, Tweed Boulevard) B+(**)
32. Laufey: Bewitched (2023, AWAL) B+(*)
33. Pascal Le Boeuf: Ritual Being (2016-19 [2023], SoundSpore) B+(***)
34. Steve Lehman/Orchestre National de Jazz: Ex Machina (2023, Pi) A-
35. Low Cut Connie: Art Dealers (2023, Contender) B
36. Ashley McBryde: The Devil I Know (2023, Warner Music Nashville) B+(**)
37. Vince Mendoza/Metropole Orkest: Olympians (2023, Modern) B-
38. Buddy & Julie Miller: In the Throes (2023, New West) B+(**)
39. Kylie Minogue: Tension (2023, BMG) B+(**)
40. Joni Mitchell: Joni Mitchell at Newport (2022 [2023], Rhino) B
41. Mitski: The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We (2023, Dead Oceans) B+(*)
42. Victoria Monét: Jaguar II (2023, RCA) B+(**)
43. Megan Moroney: Lucky (2023, Sony Music Nashville) B+(***)
44. Todd Mosby: Land of Enchantment (2022 [2023], MMG) B
45. Jenni Muldaur/Teddy Thompson: Once More: Jenni Muldaur & Teddy Thompson Sing the Great Country Duets (2021-23 [2023], Sun) A-
46. Róisín Murphy: Hit Parade (2023, Ninja Tune) B+(***)
47. Bobbie Nelson and Amanda Shires: Loving You (2021 [2023], ATO) B+(***)
48. Willie Nelson: Bluegrass (2023, Legacy) B+(*)
49. Octo Octa: Dreams of a Dancefloor (2023, T4T LUV NRG, EP) B+(**)
50. Joel Paterson: Wheelhouse Rag (2021 [2023], Jalopy) B+(**)
51. Ivo Perelman/Matt Moran: Tuning Forks (2023, Ibeji Music) B+(***)
52. Jean-Michel Pilc: Symphony (2021 [2023], Justin Time) B+(*)
53. Pink Monads: Multiple Visions of the Now (2022 [2023], 4DaRecord) B+(**)
54. Pretenders: Relentless (2023, Rhino) B+(*)
55. Darden Purcell: Love's Got Me in a Lazy Mood (2023, Origin) B+(**)
56. Joshua Redman: Where Are We (2023, Blue Note) B+(**)
57. Doug Richards Orchestra: Through a Sonic Prism: The Music of Antonio Carlos Jobim (2022 [2023], self-released) B+(**)
58. Olivia Rodrigo: Guts (2023, Geffen) A
59. Romy: Mid Air (2023, Young) A-
60. Jeff Rosenstock: Hellmode (2023, Polyvinyl) B+(*)
61. Brandon Sanders: Compton's Finest (2023, Savant) B+(**)
62. Matthew Shipp: The Intrinsic Nature of Shipp (2023, Mahakala Music) B+(**)
63. Nick Shoulders: All Bad (2023, Gar Hole) B+(**)
64. SLUGish Ensemble: In Solitude (2023, Slow & Steady) B+(**)
65. Smoke DZA & Flying Lotus: Flying Objects (2023, The Smoker's Club, EP) B+(*)
66. Speaker Music: Techxodus (2023, Planet Mu) B+(**)
67. Speedy Ortiz: Rabbit Rabbit (2023, Wax Nine) B+(*)
68. Chris Stamey: The Great Escape (2023, Car) B+(*)
69. Michael Jefry Stevens Quartet: Precipice (2022 [2023], ARC) A-
70. Melissa Stylianou: Dream Dancing (2018 [2022], Anzic) B+(**)
71. Superposition: Glaciers (2019-22 [2023], Kettle Hole) B+(**)
72. Teddy Thompson: My Love of Country (2023, self-released) B+(**)
73. Tirzah: Trip9love (2023, Domino) B+(*)
74. Ulaan Passerine: Sun Spar (2021 [2022], Worstward) B
75. Underscores: Wallsocket (2023, Mom + Pop) B+(***)
76. Sachal Vasandani & Romain Collin: Still Life (2022, Edition) B-
77. Vin Venezia: The Venetian (2023, Innervision) B+(**)
78. Alex Ventling/Hein Westgaard: In Orbit (2021 [2023], Nice Things) B+(**)
79. Claudia Villela: Cartas Ao Vento (2023, Taina Music) B+(***)
80. Maddie Vogler: While We Have Time (2022 [2023], Origin) B+(**)
81. Morgan Wade: Psychopath (2023, Ladylife/RCA) A-
82. Hein Westgaard Trio: First as Farce (2022 [2023], Nice Things) A-
83. Ben Wolfe: Unjust (2021 [2023], Resident Arts) B+(***)
84. Wreckless Eric: Leisureland (2023, Tapete) B+(***)
85. Lizz Wright: Holding Space: Live in Berlin (2018 [2022], Blues & Greens) B+(**)
86. Yeule: Softscars (2023, Ninja Tune) B+(***)
87. Bobby Zankel/Wonderful Sound 8: A Change of Destiny (2022 [2023], Mahakala Music) B+(***)
88. Atmosphere: Sad Clown Bad Dub II (2000 [2023], Rhymesayers Entertainment) B+(**)
89. Brian Blade Fellowship: Live From the Archives: Bootleg June 15, 2000 (2000 [2022], Stoner Hill) B
90. John Blum: Nine Rivers (2013 [2023], ESP-Disk) B+(**)
91. François Carrier Ensemble: Openness (2006 [2023], Fundacja Sluchaj, 3CD) A-
92. Dizzy Gillespie: Portrait of Jenny (1970 [2023], BBE) B+(***)
93. Alan Goldsher: The Complete Pocket Sessions (2019 [2023], Gold Note) B-
94. The Jazz Doctors: Intensive Care/Prescriptions Filled [The Billy Bang Quartet Sessions 1983/1984] (1983-84 [2023], Cadillac) B+(***)
95. Roberto Magris & the JM Horns: High Quote (2012 [2023], JM) B+(*)
96. Charlie Parker: The Long Lost Bird Live Afro-Cubop Recordings (1945-54 [2023], RockBeat) B+(***)
97. Ernst-Ludwig Petrowsky: Luten at Jazzwerkstatt Peitz (2011 [2023], Jazzwerkstatt) B+(***)
98. Mark Reboul/Roberta Piket/Billy Mintz: Seven Pieces/About an Hour/Saxophone, Piano, Drums (2004 [2023], ESP-Disk) B+(***)
99. Pharoah Sanders: Pharoah (1976 [1977], India Navigation) B+(***)
100. Pharoah Sanders: Pharoah [Expanded Edition] (1976-77 [2023], Luaka Bop) B+(***)
101. Sonny Stitt: Boppin' in Baltimore: Live at the Left Bank (1973 [2023], Jazz Detective) A-
102. Art Ensemble of Chicago: The Meeting (2003, Pi) B+(*)
103. Art Ensemble of Chicago: Sirius Calling (2003 [2004], Pi) B+(*)
104. Art Ensemble of Chicago: Chi Congo (1972, Decca) B+(**)
105. Art Ensemble of Chicago: Live in Paris (1969 [2003], Charly, 2CD) B+(**)
106. Art Ensemble of Chicago: Live Part 1 (1969 [1975], BYG) B+(**)
107. Art Ensemble of Chicago: Live Part 2 (1969 [1975], BYG) B+(**)
108. Art Ensemble of Chicago: Live in Berlin (1979 [1998], West Wind, 2CD) B+(*)
109. Baba Zula/Mad Professor: Ruhani Oyun Havalan (Psychebelly Dance Music) (2003, Doublemoon) B+(***)
110. Bobby Blue Bland: Blues at Midnight (2003, Malaco) B+(**)
111. Brooks & Dunn: Red Dirt Road (2003, Arista Nashville) B
112. Jimmy Buffett: A White Sport Coat and a Pink Crustacean (1973, ABC) B+(***)
113. Jimmy Buffett: Living and Dying in 3/4 Time (1974, ABC) B
114. Jimmy Buffett: Havana Daydreamin' (1976, ABC) B+(*)
115. Jimmy Buffett: Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes (1977, ABC) B+(**)
116. Jimmy Buffett: Son of a Son of a Sailor (1978, ABC) B+(*)
117. John Cale: Hobo Sapiens (2003, EMI) B+(***)
118. Johnny Cash: American V: A Hundred Highways (2003 [2006], American) B+(***)
119. Constantines: Shine a Light (2003, Sub Pop) B+(*)
120. Rodney Crowell: Fate's Right Hand (2003, DMZ/Epic) B+(***)
121. The Darkness: Permission to Land (2003, Atlantic) B
122. Richard Davis: One for Frederick (1989 [1990, Hep) B+(***)
123. DonaZica: Composição (2003, Tratore) A-
124. Kathleen Edwards: Failer (2003, Zoë) B+(*)
125. Entropic Advance: Monkey With a Gun (2003, Symbolic Insight) B+(**)
126. Sleepy John Estes: The Legend of Sleepy John Estes (1962 [1963], Delmark) A-
127. The Fugs: The Fugs' Second Album (1966 [1994], Fantasy)
128. Barry Guy/Evan Parker: Studio/Live: Birds & Blades (2001 [2003], Intakt, 2CD) A-
129. Corey Harris: Mississippi to Mali (2003, Rounder) B+(*)
130. King Geedorah: Take Me to Your Leader (2003, Big Dada) B+(***)
131. Elvin Jones and Richard Davis: Heavy Sounds (1968, Impulse!) A-
132. Elvin Jones: Poly-Currents (1969 [1970], Blue Note) B+(***)
133. The Knife: Deep Cuts (2003, V2) B+(**)
134. Steve Lehman: Xenakis and the Valedictorian (2020, Pi, EP) A-
135. Linkin Park: Hybrid Theory (2000, Warner Bros.) B+(*)
136. Linkin Park: Meteora (2003, Warner Bros.) B+(*)
137. Patty Loveless: On Your Way Home (2003, Epic) B+(**)
138. Marcelo D2: Looking for the Perfect Beat [A Procura Da Batida Perfeita ] (2003, Mr. Bongo) A-
139. Metric: Old World Underground, Where Are You Now? (2003, Last Gang) B+(**)
140. Jenni Muldaur: Jenni Muldaur (1992, Reprise) B
141. My Morning Jacket: It Still Moves (2003, ATO) B
142. The New Pornographers: Electric Version (2003, Matador) B
143. Johnny Otis: The Johnny Otis Show Live at Monterey! (1970, Epic) B+(***)
144. Pernice Brothers: Yours, Mine & Ours (2003, Ashmont) B+(*)
145. Pet Shop Boys: Pop Art: The Hits (1985-2003 [2003], Parlophone, 2CD) A-
146. Ernst-Ludwig Petrowsky: Ein Nachmittag in Peitz (1981 [2008], Jazzwerkstatt) B+(***)
147. Ernst-Ludwig Petrowsky/Conny Bauer: Wanderung Durch Den Thüringer Wald (2011 [2019], Jazzwerkstatt) B+(**)
148. Steely Dan: Everything Must Go (2003, Warner Bros.) B+(*)
149. Richard Thompson: (Guitar, Vocal ( A Collection of Unreleased and Rare Material 1967-1976) 1967-76 [1976], Island
150. Richard Thompson: Mirror Blue (1994, Capitol) B+(**)
151. Richard Thompson: Mock Tudor (1999, Capitol) B+(**)
152. T.I.: Trap Muzik (2003, Atlantic/Grand Hustle) B+(**)
153. TV on the Radio: Young Liars (2003, Touch & Go, EP) B
154. Bennie Wallace: Big Jim's Tango (1982 [1983], Enja) A-
155. Ying Yang Twins: Me & My Brother (2003, TVT) B+(***)
156. Otis Spann: Otis Spann Is the Blues (1960, Candid) B+(**)

August 28

1. Rauw Alejandro: Playa Saturno (2023, Duars Entertainment/Sony Music Latin) B+(**)
2. Aline's Etoile Magique: Eclipse (2023, Elastic) B+(**)
3. Anitta: Funk Generation: A Favela Love Story (2023, Republic, EP) B+(**)
4. Anohni and the Johnsons: My Back Was a Bridge for You to Cross (2023, Secretly Canadian) B+(**)
5. Bambii: Infinity Club (2023, Innovative Leisure, EP) B+(***)
6. The Baseball Project: Grand Salami Time (2023, Omnivore) B+(**)
7. Bdrmm: I Don't Know (2023, Rock Action) B+(*)
8. Gordon Beeferman/Michael Evans/Michael Foster/Shelley Hirsch: Glow (2021 [2023], Tripticks Tapes) B+(*)
9. Will Bernard & Beth Custer: Sky (2023, Dreck to Disk) B+(*)
10. Blue Lake: Sun Arcs (2023, Tonal Union) B+(**)
11. Itamar Borochov: Arba (2022 [2023], Greenleaf Music) B+(***)
12. Geof Bradfield Quintet: Quaver (2021 [2023], Calligram) B+(***)
13. Grian Chatten: Chaos for the Fly (2023, Partisan) B+(**)
14. The Clientele: I Am Not There Anymore (2023, Merge) B+(*)
15. Bethany Cosentino: Natural Disaster (2023, Concord) B+(***)
16. Claire Daly With George Garzone: VuVu for Frances (2021 [2023], Daly Bread) B+(**)
17. Dazegxd & Quinn: DSX.FM (2023, DeadAir, EP) B+(*)
18. Christian Dillingham: Cascades (2021 [2023], Greenleaf Music) B+(***)
19. Dream Wife: Social Lubrication (2023, Lucky Number) B+(***)
20. Ember: August in March (2023, Imani) A-
21. Kent Engelhardt & Stephen Enos: Madd for Tadd: "Central Avenue Swing" & "Our Delight" (2020 [2023], Tighten Up, 2CD) B+(***)
22. Tianna Esperanza: Terror (2023, BMG) B+(***)
23. Jad Fair and Samuel Lock Ward: Happy Hearts (2023, Kill Rock Stars) B+(**)
24. Miya Folick: Roach (2023, Nettwerk) B+(**)
25. Foo Fighters: But Here We Are (2023, Roswell/RCA) B-
26. Michael Foster: The Industrious Tongue of Michael Foster (2022, Relative Pitch) B+(*)
27. Frog Squad: Special Noise (2023, Mahakala Music) B+(*)
28. Leo Genovese/Demian Cabaud/Marcos Cavaleiro: Estrellero (2023, Sunnyside) B+(**)
29. Georgia: Euphoric (2023, Domino) B+(***)
30. The Ghost: Vanished Pleasures (2023, Relative Pitch) B+(***)
31. Rhiannon Giddens: You're the One (2023, Nonesuch) B+(**)
32. Girl Ray: Prestige (2023, Moshi Moshi) B
33. Margaret Glaspy: Echo the Diamond (2023, ATO) A-
34. Gloss Up: Shades of Gloss (2023, Quality Control) B+(**)
35. Cory Hanson: Western Cum (2023, Drag City) B+(*)
36. Home Is Where: The Whaler (2023, Wax Bodega) B+(**)
37. J Hus: Beautiful and Brutal Yard (2023, Black Butter) B+(**)
38. Mike Jones Trio: Are You Sure You Three Guys Know What You're Doing? (2022 [2023], Capri) B+(**)
39. Barb Jungr and Her Trio: My Marquee (2023, Marquee) B+(**)
40. K-Lone: Swells (2023, Wisdom Teeth) B+(*)
41. Kimbra: A Reckoning (2023, self-released) B+(**)
42. John La Barbera Big Band: Grooveyard (2023, Origin) B+(*)
43. Låpsley: Cautionary Tales of Youth (2023, Believe) B+(**)
44. James Brandon Lewis Red Lily Quintet: For Mahalia, With Love [Expanded Edition] (2023, Tao Forms, 2CD) A-
45. Lil Tjay: 222 (2023, Columbia) B+(**)
46. Lindstrøm: Everyone Else Is a Stranger (2023, Smalltown Supersound) B+(**)
47. Damon Locks/Rob Mazurek: New Future City Radio (2023, International Anthem) B+(*)
48. Andy Fairweather Low: Flang Dang (2023, Last Music) A-
49. Lowcountry: Lowcountry (2023, Ropeadope) B+(***)
50. Pete McCann: Without Question (2022 [2023], McCannic Music) B+(***)
51. Chad McCullough: The Charm of Impossibilities (2022 [2023], Calligram) A-
52. Pat Metheny: Dream Box (2021-22 [2023], Modern) B+(*)
53. Haviah Mighty: Crying Crystals (2023, Mighty Gang) B+(**)
54. Blake Mills: Jelly Road (2023, New Deal/Verve Forecast) B
55. Nakhane: Bastard Jargon (2023, Star Red/BMG) B+(**)
56. Lucas Niggli Sound of Serendipity Tentet: Play! (2023, Intakt) B+(**)
57. Noname: Sundial (2023, self-released) A-
58. Jesper Nordberg: Trio (2023, Gotta Let It Out) B+(***)
59. Arturo O'Farrill: Legacies (2023, Blue Note) B+(*)
60. Okonski: Magnolia (2020-21 [2023], Colemine) B+(*)
61. Kresten Osgood/Bob Moses/Tisziji Muñoz: Spiritual Drum Kingship (2022 [2023], Gotta Let It Out) A-
62. Matt Otto: Umbra (2022-23 [2023], Origin) B+(**)
63. Chuck Owen and the WDR Big Band: Renderings (2019-21 [2023], MAMA) B+(***)
64. Genesis Owusu: Struggler (2023, Ourness/AWAL) B+(**)
65. Evan Parker/Matthew Wright Trance Map+ Peter Evans/Mark Nauseef: Etching the Ether (2022 [2023], Intakt) B+(**)
66. Ivo Perelman/Aruan Ortiz/Lester St. Louis: Prophecy (2023, Mahakala Music) B+(***)
67. Ivo Perelman/James Emery: The Whisperers (2023, Mahakala Music) B+(***)
68. Ted Piltzecker: Vibes on a Breath (2022 [2023], OA2) B+(*)
69. Yunè Pinku: Babylon IX (2023, Platoon, EP) B+(**)
70. Rachael & Vilray: I Love a Love Song (2022 [2023], Nonesuch) B+(*)
71. Sebastian Rochford/Kit Downes: A Short Diary (2022 [2023], ECM) B
72. Bobby Rozario: Spellbound (2019-21 [2023], Origin) B+(***)
73. Knoel Scott/Marshall Allen: Celestial (2022 [2023], Night Dreamer) B+(***)
74. Travis Scott: Utopia (2023, Cactus Jack/Epic) B+(**)
75. Todd Sickafoose: Bear Proof (2023, Secret Hatch) B+(**)
76. Snooper: Super Snõõper (2023, Third Man) B+(***)
77. Kate Soper Feat. Sam Pluta: The Understanding of All Things (2022, New Focus) B-
78. Tamara Stewart: Woman (2023, self-released) B+(**)
79. Susanne Sundfør: Blómi (2023, Bella Union) B+(*)
80. Tainy: Data (2023, Neon16) B+(*)
81. Aki Takase: Carmen Rhapsody (2023, BMC) B+(**)
82. Aki Takase/Alexander von Schlippenbach: Four Hands Piano Pieces (2021 [2023], Trost) B
83. Techno Cats: The Music of Gregg Hill (2023, Cold Plunge) B+(*)
84. Kris Tiner/Tatsuya Nakatini: The Magic Room (2023, Epigraph) B+(**)
85. TisaKorean: Let Me Update My Status (2023, Jazzzy) B
86. Tujiko Noriko: Crépuscule I & II (2023, Editions Mego, 2CD) B
87. Veeze: Ganger (2023, Navy Wavy) B+(*)
88. David Virelles: Carta (2022 [2023], Intakt) B+(**)
89. Anthony Branker & Ascent: Spirit Songs (2004 [2023], Origin) B+(***)
90. George Cartwright: The Ghostly Bee (2005 [2023], Mahakala Music) B+(*)
91. George Cartwright: A Tenacious Slew (2007 [2023], Mahakala Music) B+(*)
92. Julee Cruise: Floating Into the Night (1989 [2023], Sacred Bones) B
93. Nastyfacts: Drive My Car + 2 (1981 [2022], Left for Dead, EP) A-
94. Sonic Youth: Live in Brooklyn 2011 (2011 [2023], Silver Current) B+(***)
95. Taylor Swift: Speak Now (Taylor's Version) (2023, Republic) A-
96. Abdul Wadud: By Myself: Solo Cello (1977 [2023], Gotta Groove) B+(**)
97. Neil Young: Chrome Dreams (1974-77 [2023], Reprise) B+(***)
98. 808 State: Ex:el (1991, ZTT/Tommy Boy) B+(**)
99. Aaliyah: Age Ain't Nothing but a Number (1994, Blackground) B+(*)
100. Aaliyah: One in a Million (1996, Blackground) B+(**)
101. Aaliyah: Aaliyah (2001, Blackground) B+(**)
102. Change: The Glow of Love (1980, RFC/Warner Bros.) B+(**)
103. Džambo Aguševi Orchestra: Brasses for the Masses (2020, Asphalt Tango) B+(**)
104. Duran Duran: Rio (1982, Capitol) B-
105. Electronic: Electronic (1991, Factory) B+(***)
106. Electronic: Raise the Pressure (1996, Parlophone) A-
107. Ember With Orrin Evans: No One Is Any One (2020 [2021], Sunnyside) B+(**)
108. Everything but the Girl: Walking Wounded (1996, Atlantic) B+(***)
109. Amy Grant: Heart in Motion (1991, A&M) B
110. The Human League: Dare (1981, A&M) B-
111. Ice Cube: AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted (1990, Priority) B+(**)
112. Barb Jungr: Every Grain of Sand: Barb Jungr Sings Bob Dylan (2002, Linn) B+(***)
113. Barb Jungr: Waterloo Sunset (2003, Linn) B+(**)
114. Barb Jungr: Love Me Tender (2004 [2005], Linn) B+(*)
115. Barb Jungr: Just Like a Woman (Hymn to Nina) (2008, Linn) B+(*)
116. Barb Jungr: Man in the Long Black Coat: Barb Jungr Sings Bob Dylan (2003-11 [2011], Linn) B+(***)
117. Barb Jungr: Hard Rain: The Songs of Bob Dylan & Leonard Cohen (2014, Kristalyn) B+(**)
118. Barb Jungr: Shelter From the Storm: Songs of Hope for Troubled Times (2016, Linn) B+(*)
119. Barb Jungr/John McDaniel: Come Together: Barb Jungr & John McDaniel Perform the Beatles (2016, Kristalyn) B+(**)
120. Barb Jungr: Bob, Brel, and Me (2019, Kristalyn) B
121. The London Suede: Dog Man Star (1994, Nude/Columbia) B
122. Mighty Sam McClain: Give It Up to Love (1993, Audioquest) B+(***)
123. Kylie Minogue: Fever (2002, Capitol) B+(**)
124. Róisín Murphy: Overpowered (2007, EMI) B+(*)
125. Lucas Niggli Zoom: Spawn of Speed (2000 [2001], Intakt) B+(**)
126. Lucas Niggli Zoom: Rough Ride (2002, Intakt) B+(*)
127. Lucas Niggli Drum Quartet: Beat Bag Bohemia (2007 [2008], Intakt) B+(**)
128. Sinéad O'Connor: I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got (1990, Ensign) B+(***)
129. Alexander O'Neal: Hearsay (1987, Tabu) B+(**)
130. René & Angela: Street Called Desire (1985, Mercury) B+(***)
131. René & Angela: René & Angela (1980, Capitol) B
132. Kris Tiner: In the Ground and Overhead: 14 Miniatures for Muted Trumpet (2020, Epigraph, EP) B+(*)

July 31

1. Jason Adasiewicz: Roy's World (2017 [2023], Corbett vs. Dempsey) A-
2. African Head Charge: A Trip to Bolgatanga (2023, On-U Sound) B+(**)
3. Aila Trio: Shaped by Sea Waves (2022 [2023], Edgetone) B+(***)
4. Akmee: Sacrum Profanum (2022, Nakama) B+(**)
5. Susan Alcorn/José Lencastre/Hernâni Faustino: Manifesto (2022 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(*)
6. The Harry Allen Orchestra: With Roses (2023, Triangle7) B
7. Aphex Twin: Blackbox Life Recorder 21f/In a Room7 F760 (2023, Warp, EP) B+(*)
8. JoVia Armstrong & Eunoia Society: Inception (2021 [2023], Black Earth Music) B
9. Jeff Babko/David Piltch: The Libretto Show (2022 [2023], Tudor Tones) B+(*)
10. Jalen Baker: Be Still (2022 [2023], Cellar) B+(*)
11. Caterina Barbieri: Myuthafoo (2023, Light-Years) B+(**)
12. João Barradas: Solo II: Live at Festival D'Aix-En-Provence (2022 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(*)
13. Tor Einar Bekken/Inga-Mei Steinbru: Jungle One Jungle Two Jungle Blues (2023, self-released) B+(**)
14. Carlos Bica: Playing With Beethoven (2022 [2023], Clean Feed) B
15. Big Freedia: Central City (2023, Queen Diva) B-
16. Selwyn Birchwood: Exorcist (2023, Alligator) B+(*)
17. Ice Cold Bishop: Generational Curse (2023, Epic) A-
18. Samuel Blaser: Routes (2021-22 [2023], Enja) B+(***)
19. Blur: The Ballad of Darren (2023, Parlophone) B+(*)
20. Pony Bradshaw: North Georgia Rounder (2023, Black Mountain Music) B+(**)
21. Dee Byrne: Outlines (2021 [2023], Whirlwind) B+(**)
22. Julie Byrne: The Greater Wings (2023, Ghostly International) B+(**)
23. Carook: Best of Carook (So Far) (2021-22 [2023], Atlantic) B+(***)
24. Carook: Serious Person (Part 1) (2023, Atlantic, EP) B+(***)
25. Valentin Ceccaldi: Bonbon Flamme (2023, Clean Feed) B+(***)
26. Alex Coke & Carl Michel Sextet: Emergence (2022 [2023], PlayOn) B+(*)
27. Shirley Collins: Archangel Hill (2023, Domino) B+(*)
28. The Cucumbers: Old Shoes (self-released, EP) A-
29. Chuck D as Mistachuck: We Wreck Stadiums: Homage to Rap & Baseball Heroes (2023, SpitSLAM) B+(***)
30. Maria Da Rocha/Ernesto Rodrigues/Daniel Levin/João Madeira: Hoya (2022 [2023], Creative Sources) B+(**)
31. Oivia Dean: Messy (2023, EMI) B+(*)
32. Deer Tick: Emotional Contracts (2023, ATO) B+(*)
33. McKinley Dixon: Beloved! Paradise! Jazz! (2023, City Slang) B+(*)
34. Entoto Band: Entoto Band (2023, Guitar Globetrotter) B+(**)
35. Gabriel Espinosa: Bossas and Boleros (2022 [2023], Zoho) B-
36. Orrin Evans: The Red Door (2020-22 [2023], Smoke Sessions) B
37. Drayton Farley: Twenty on High (2023, Hargrove) B
38. Sammy Figueroa: Something for a Memory (Busco Tu Recuerdo) (2022 [2023], Ashé) B+(**)
39. Ingebrigt Haker Flaten & Paal Nilssen-Love: Guts & Skins (2022 [2023], PNL) B+(**)
40. Aldo Fosko Collective: This One Time (2023, Hitchtone) B+(**)
41. Paulo Fresu/Omar Sosa: Food (2023, Tuk Music) B+(**)
42. Gabriels: Angels & Queens (2023, Atlas Artists/Parlophone) B+(**)
43. Gel: Only Constant (2023, Convulse) B
44. Max Gerl: Max Gerl (2023, JMI) B+(*)
45. Gloss Up: Before the Gloss Up (2023, Quality Control) B+(***)
46. Ricardo Dias Gomes: Muito Sol (2023, Hive Mind) B+(***)
47. The Sofia Goodman Group: Secrets of the Shore (2023, Joyous) B+(*)
48. Allan Harris: Live at Blue Llama Jazz Club (2023, Love Productions/Live at Blue Llama) B+(**)
49. Kevin Harris & the Solution: Jazz Gumbo (2023, Blujazz) B-
50. PJ Harvey: I Inside the Old Year Dying (2023, Partisan) B+(*)
51. Aaron Yale Heisler: The Bechet Century: A Centenary Celebration of the Music of Sidney Bechet (2023, 2nd Bechet Century) B+(**)
52. Daniel Hersog Jazz Orchestra: Open Spaces: Folk Songs Reimagined (2022 [2023], Cellar) B+(*)
53. High Pulp: Days in the Desert (2023, Anti-) B+(**)
54. HIIT: For Beauty Is Nothing but the Beginning of Terror (2022 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(**)
55. Jason Kao Hwang Critical Response: Book of Stories (2023, True Sound) A-
56. The Japanese House: In the End It Always Does (2023, Dirty Hit) B+(*)
57. Jelly Roll: Whitsitt Chapel (2023, BBR Music Group) B+(**)
58. Carly Rae Jepsen: The Loveliest Time (2023, Silent) B+(***)
59. Russ Johnson Quartet: Reveal (2022 [2023], Calligram) B+(**)
60. Kala Jula & Gangbé Brass Band: Asro (2019 [2023], Buda Musique) B+(**)
61. Izumi Kimura/Gerry Hemingway: Kairos (2022 [2023], Fundacja Sluchaj) A-
62. John Carroll Kirby: Blowout (2023, Stones Throw) B-
63. Kool Keith: Black Elvis 2 (2023, Mello Music Group) B+(**)
64. Sarathy Korwar: KAL (Real World) (2023, The Leaf Label) B+(**)
65. Jessy Lanza: Love Hallucination (2023, Hyperdub) B+(*)
66. Large Unit: New Map (2021 [2022], PNL) B+(**)
67. Large Unit: Clusterfuck (2021 [2022], PNL) B+(**)
68. Bettye LaVette: LaVette! (2023, Jay-Vee) A-
69. Brennen Leigh: Ain't Through Honky-Tonkin' Yet (2023, Signature Sounds) B+(***)
70. The Lemon Twigs: Everything Harmony (2023, Captured Tracks) C+
71. Jenny Lewis: Joy'all (2023, Blue Note) B+(**)
72. Lil Uzi Vert: Pink Tape (2023, Generation Now/Atlantic) B+(**)
73. Doug MacDonald: Edwin Alley (2022 [2023], DMAC Music) B+(**)
74. Mach-Hommy/Tha God Fahim: Notorious Dump Legends Vol. 2 (2023, self-released) B+(*)
75. Mahalia: IRL (2023, Atlantic) B+(***)
76. The Malpass Brothers: Lonely Street (2023, Billy Jam) B+(***)
77. Gabriela Martina: Homage to Grämilis (2023, self-released) B+(*)
78. Donny McCaslin: I Want More (2023, Edition) B
79. Lori McKenna: 1988 (2023, CN) A-
80. Militarie Gun: Life Under the Gun (2023, Loma Vista) B
81. Aja Monet: When the Poems Do What They Do (2023, Drink Sum Wtr) A-
82. Near Miss: The Natural Regimen (2022 [2023], Kettle Hole) B+(***)
83. Rita Ora: You & I (2023, BMG) B+(**)
84. Okwy Osadebe and Highlife Soundmakers International: Igbo Amaka (2023, Palenque) A-
85. Margaux Oswald/Jesper Zeuthen: Magnetite (2022 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(***)
86. Palehound: Eye on the Bat (2023, Polyvinyl) B+(**)
87. Gretchen Parlato/Lionel Loueke: Lean In (2022 [2023], Edition) B+(*)
88. Bruno Parrinha/Vine Leaf: Tales of Senses (2022 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(***)
89. Bruno Parrinha: Da Erosão (2023, 4DaRecord) B+(*)
90. Emanuele Parrini/Samo Salamon/Vasco Trilla: Eating Poetry (2022 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(**)
91. Kim Petras: Feed the Beast (2023, Island) B+(*)
92. Phiik & Lungs: Another Planet 4 (2023, Tase Grip/Break All) B+(*)
93. Peso Pluma: Génesis (2023, Double P) B+(**)
94. Marek Pospieszalski: No Other End of the World Will There Be: Based on the Works of Polish Female Composers of the 20th Century (2022 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(**)
95. Nate Radley & Gary Versace: Snapshots (2023, SteepleChase) B+(**)
96. The Rempis Percussion Quartet: Harvesters (2023, Aerophonic, 2CD) A-
97. Marc Ribot/Ceramic Dog: Connection (2023, Knockwurst) B+(**)
98. Ernesto Rodrigues/Florian Stoffner/Bruno Parrinha/João Madeira: Altered Egos (2023, Creative Sources) B+(***)
99. Ernesto Rodrigues/Fred Lonberg-Holm/Flak/João Madeira/José Oliveira: The Giving Tree Moving On (2023, Creative Sources) B+(**)
100. The Rodriguez Brothers: Reunited: Live at Dizzy's Club (2023, RodBros Music) B+(*)
101. Rome Streetz: Wasn't Built in a Day (2023, De Rap Winkel) B+(*)
102. Brandon Ross: Of Sight and Sound (2019 [2023], Sunnyside) B+(*)
103. Arman Sangalang: Quartet (2022-23 [2023], Calligram) B+(**)
104. Mehmet Ali Sanlikol & Whatsnext?: Turkish Hipster (2023, Dunya) B
105. Bill Scorzari: The Crosswinds of Kansas (2022, self-released) A-
106. Marina Sena: Vicio Inerente (2023, Sony Music Brasil) B+(***)
107. Sexyy Red: Hood Hottest Princess (2023, Heavy on It) B+(*)
108. Lisa Marie Simmons/Marco Cremaschini: NoteSpeak 12 (2023, Ropeadope) A-
109. Isach Skeidsvoll: Dance to Summon (2021 [2023], Ultraääni) B+(***)
110. Skrillex: Quest for Fire (2023, OWSLA/Atlantic) B+(*)
111. Skrillex: Don't Get Too Close (2023, OWSLA/Atlantic) B+(**)
112. Sam Smith: Gloria (2023, Capitol) B
113. Emilio Solla/Antonio Lizana: El Siempre Mar (2023, Tiger Turn) B+(*)
114. Sonar With David Torn and J. Peter Schwalm: Three Movements (2022 [2023], 7d) B+(**)
115. Tyshawn Sorey Trio: Continuing (2022 [2023], Pi) A-
116. Joanna Sternberg: I've Got Me (2023, Fat Possum) A-
117. Sundy Best: Feel Good Country (2023, self-released) B+(*)
118. Dudu Tassa/Jonny Greenwood: Jarak Qaribak (2023, World Circuit) B+(*)
119. Felo Le Tee/Mellow & Sleazy: The III Wise Men (2023, New Money Gang) A-
120. Tiny Ruins: Ceremony (2023, Ba Da Bing) B+(*)
121. Josie Toney: Extra (2023, Like You Mean It) B+(**)
122. Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway: City of Gold (2023, Nonesuch) B+(***)
123. Paul Tynan & Aaron Lington: Bicoastal Collective: Chapter Six (2022 [2023], OA2) B
124. Pictoria Vark: The Parts I Dread (2022, Get Better) B+(*)
125. Liba Villavecchia Trio: Birchwood (2022 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(***)
126. Colter Wall: Little Songs (2023, Black Hole/La Ronda) B+(***)
127. The War and Treaty: Lover's Game (2023, Mercury Nashville) B+(**)
128. Sam Weinberg Trio With Chris Lightcap & Tom Rainey: Implicatures (2022 [2023], Astral Spirits) A-
129. WiFiGawd & Soudiere: 36 Chambers of Pressure Vol. 2 (2023, Purple Posse, EP) B
130. Wild Up: Julius Eastman Vol 3: If You're So Smart, Why Aren't You Rich? (2023, New Amsterdam) B+(***)
131. Jess Williamson: Time Ain't Accidental (2023, Mexican Summer) B+(***)
132. YMA & Jadsa: Zelena (2023, self-released, EP) B+(*)
133. Young Thug: Business Is Business (2023, Atlantic) B+(**)
134. Adrian Younge: Jazz Is Dead 18: Tony Allen (2018 [2023], Jazz Is Dead) B+(*)
135. Denny Zeitlin: Crazy Rhythm: Exploring George Gershwin (2018 [2023], Sunnyside) B
136. Nicole Zuraitis: How Love Begins (2022 [2023], Outside In Music) B+(*)
137. Brew: Heat/Between Reflections (1998-2019 [2023], Clean Feed, 2CD) A-
138. John Coltrane With Eric Dolphy: Evenings at the Village Gate (1961 [2023], Impulse!) B+(***)
139. Joel Futterman: Inneraction (1984 [2023], Mahakala Music) B+(***)
140. L'Orchestre National Mauritanien: Ahl Nana (1971 [2023], Radio Martiko) B+(***)
141. Madonna: Finally Enough Love: 50 Number Ones (1982-2019 [2022], Warner, 3CD) B+(***)
142. Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra: 60 Years (1961-2019 [2023], The Village) B+(***)
143. Piconema: East African Hits on the Colombian Coast (1978-84 [2023], Rocafort) A-
144. Arthur Russell: Picture of Bunny Rabbit (1985-86 [2023], Audika) B+(**)
145. Nina Simone: You've Got to Learn (1966 [2023], Verve) B+(*)
146. Luther Thomas: 11th Street Fire Suite (1978 [2023], Corbett vs. Dempsey) C+
147. Johnny Adams: There's Always One More Time (1983-97 [2000], Rounder) B+(**)
148. Aila Trio: Aila Trio (2018, Hoo-Ha) B+(**)
149. Count Basie/Tony Bennett: Basie/Bennett: Count Basie and His Orchestra Swings/Tony Bennett Sings (1958 [1959], Roulette) B+(*)
150. Tony Bennett: Cloud 7 (1954 [1955], Columbia) B+(*)
151. Tony Bennett: The Beat of My Heart (1957 [1996], Columbia/Legacy) B+(**)
152. Christer Bothén 3: Omen (2019 [2021], Bocian) B+(***)
153. Bashful Brother Oswald: Dobro's Best (1976 [2008], Gusto) B+(*)
154. Tony Fruscella: Tony's Blues: The Unique Tony Fruscella (1948-55 [1992], Cool & Blue) B+(**)
155. High Pulp: Pursuit of Ends (2022, Anti-) B+(*)
156. Izumi Kimura: Asymmetry: Piano Music From Japan and Ireland (2009 [2010], Diatribe) B+(**)
157. Izumi Kimura/Cora Venus Lunny: Invisible Resistances (2022, Farpoint) B+(*)
158. Roots of Rock (1927-37 [1979], Yazoo) B+(***)
159. Shuckin' Stuff: Rare Blues From Ace Records (MS) (1955-81 [2002], Westside, 2CD) B+(***)
160. Co Streiff-Russ Johnson Quartet: In Circles (2011, Intakt) B+(*)
161. The Ultimate College Party: 50s & 60s Party Anthems (1953-62 [2014], Jasmine, 2CD) A
162. Elle King: Come Get Your Wife (2023, RCA) A-

June 26

1. 6lack: Since I Have a Lover (2023, Interscope) B+(**)
2. Gracie Abrams: Good Riddance (2023, Interscope) B+(***)
3. Amaarae: Fountain Baby (2023, Interscope) A-
4. Roxana Amed/Frank Carlberg: Los Trabajos Y Las Noches (2022 [2023], Sony Music Latin) B+(*)
5. Charlie Apicella & Iron City Meet The Griots Speak: Destiny Calling (2022 [2023], OA2) B+(***)
6. Amber Arcades: Barefoot on Diamond Road (2023, Fire) B+(*)
7. Vicente Archer: Short Stories (2022 [2023], Cellar) B+(**)
8. Christian Artmann: The Middle of Life (2021-22 [2023], Sunnyside) B
9. Asake: Work of Art (2023, YBNL Nation) B+(**)
10. Nanny Assis: Rovanio: The Music of Nanny Assis (2023, In + Out) B+(**)
11. Atmosphere: So Many Other Realities Exist Simultaneously (2023, Rhymesayers Entertainment) B+(***)
12. Baby Rose: Through and Through (2023, Secretly Canadian) B+(*)
13. Kelsea Ballerini: Rolling Up the Welcome Mat (2023, Black River, EP) B+(**)
14. Bar Italia: Tracey Denim (2023, Matador) B+(***)
15. BC Camplight: The Last Rotation of Earth (2023, Bella Union) B
16. Beach Fossils: Bunny (2023, Bayonet)
17. BigXthaPlug: Amar (2023, United Masters) B+(*)
18. Michael Bisio/Timothy Hill: Inside Voice/Outside Voice (2022 [2023], Origin) B+(*)
19. Black Country, New Road: Live at Bush Hall (2023, Ninja Tune) B+(*)
20. Robert Sarazin Blake: One Summer Night: Live at the 2018 Subdued Stringband Jamboree (2023, Same Room) B+(**)
21. Blondshell: Blondshell (2023, Partisan) B+(*)
22. Blue Cranes: My Only Secret (2022 [2023], Jealous Butcher/Beacon Sound) B
23. Bully: Lucky for You (2023, Sub Pop) B+(**)
24. Chris Byars Quartet: Look Ahead (2023, SteepleChase) B+(***)
25. Buselli/Wallarab Jazz Orchestra: The Gennett Suite (2023, Patois, 2CD) B+(***)
26. Gail Caesar: Guitar Woman Blues (2023, Music Maker) B+(**)
27. André Carvalho: Lost in Translation Vol. II ((2022 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(*)
28. Eddie Chacon: Sundown (2023, Stones Throw) B+(*)
29. Clark: Sus Dog (2023, Throttle) B
30. Conway the Machine: Won't He Do It (2023, Drumwork/Empire) B+(**)
31. Mario Costa/Cuong Vu/Benoît Delbecq/Bruno Chevillon: Chromosome (2022 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(*)
32. Davido: Timeless (2023, DMW/Columbia) B+(**)
33. Clarence "Bluesman" Davis: Shake It for Me (2023, Music Maker) A-
34. Indigo De Souza: All of This Will End (2023, Saddle Creek) B+(*)
35. Depeche Mode: Memento Mori (2023, Columbia/Mute) B-
36. Dinner Party: Enigmatic Society (2023, Sounds of Crenshaw, EP) B
37. Dropkick Murphys: Okemah Rising (2023, Dummy Luck Music) B+(*)
38. Jeremy Dutton: Anyone Is Better Than Here (2023, self-released) B+(**)
39. Bob Dylan: Shadow Kingdom (2021 [2023], Legacy) B+(***)
40. The Ekphrastics: Special Delivery (2023, Harriet) B+(*)
41. En Attendant Ana: Principia (2023, Trouble in Mind) B
42. Ensemble 0: Jojoni [Made to Measure Vol. 49] (2023, Crammed Discs) B+(**)
43. Kari Faux: Real B*tches Don't Die! (2023, Drink Sum Wtr) B+(*)
44. Feeble Little Horse: Girl With Fish (2023, Saddle Creek) B+(***)
45. Feist: Multitudes (2023, Polydor) B+(*)
46. Amanda Fields: What, When and Without (2023, Are and Be) B+(**)
47. Béla Fleck/Zakir Hussain/Edgar Meyer: As We Speak (2023, Thirty Tigers) B+(*)
48. Caesar Frazier: Tenacity (As We Speak) (2022, TrackMerchant) B+(*)
49. Caesar Frazier: Live at Jazzcup (2023, Stunt) B+(**)
50. Debby Friday: Good Luck (2023, Sub Pop) A-
51. Tomas Fujiwara's Triple Double: March On (2019 [2023], self-released) B+(***)
52. Noah Haidu: Standards (2023, Sunnyside) B+(**)
53. Jack Harlow: Jackman (2023, Generation Now/Atlantic) B+(*)
54. Alexander Hawkins Trio: Carnival Celestial (2022 [2023], Intakt) B+(*)
55. Phil Haynes/Drew Gress/David Liebman: Coda(s): No Fast Food III (2022 [2023], Corner Store Jazz, 2CD) B+(***)
56. Heinali: Kyiv Eternal (2023, Injazero) B+(*)
57. Keigo Hirakawa: Pixel (2022 [2023], Origin) B+(**)
58. Ben Howard: Is It? (2023, Island) B+(*)
59. Ian Hunter: Defiance Part 1 (2023, Sun) B+(*)
60. Illegal Crowns: Unclosing (2022 [2023], Out of Your Heads) B+(**)
61. Império Pacifico: Clubs Hit (2023, Variz) B+(**)
62. Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit: Weathervanes (2023, Southeastern) A-
63. Javon Jackson: With Peter Bradley: Soundtrack and Original Score (2021-22 [2023], Solid Jackson) B+(***)
64. Boldy James & Rich Gains: Indiana Jones (2023, self-released) B+(**)
65. Christine Jensen: Day Moon (2023, Justin Time) B+(**)
66. Stephen Jones & Ben Haugland: Road to No-Where (2021 [2023], OA2) B+(**)
67. JustVibez + Negro Justice: Art of the Craft (2023, self-released) B+(**)
68. Kaisa's Machine: Taking Shape (2022 [2023], Greenleaf Music) B+(**)
69. Ryan Keberle's Collectiv Do Brasil: Considerando (2023, Alternate Side) B+(**)
70. Kill Bill: The Rapper: Fullmetal Kaiju (2023, Exociety) B+(**)
71. Killer Mike: Michael (2023, Loma Vista) B+(**)
72. Ladytron: Time's Arrow (2023, Cooking Vinyl) B+(*)
73. Larkin Poe: Blood Harmony (2022, Tricki-Woo) B+(*)
74. Gordon Lee Quartet: How Can It Be? (2022 [2023], PJCE) B+(**)
75. SG Lewis: AudioLust & HigherLove (2023, PMR/EMI) B+(***)
76. Lil Yachty: Let's Start Here (2023, Quality Control Music/UMG) B+(*)
77. The Mark Lomax Trio: Tapestry (2022 [2023], CFG Multimedia) A-
78. Bill Lowe and the Signifyin' Natives Ensemble: Sweet Cane: Suites and Other Pedagogical Prompts (2021 [2023], Mandorla Music) B+(***)
79. M83: Fantasy (2023, Mute/Virgin) B
80. Mandy, Indiana: I've Seen a Way (2023, Fire Talk) B+(**)
81. Gia Margaret: Romantic Piano (2021-22 [2023], Jagjaguwar) B+(*)
82. Brian McCarthy Nonet: After|Life (2022 [2023], Truth Revolution) B+(**)
83. Ryan Meagher: AftEarth (2021 [2023], Atroefy) B+(***)
84. Greg Mendez: Greg Mendez (2023, Forged Artifacts, EP) B-
85. Metro Boomin: Heroes & Villains (2022, Boominati/Republic) B+(**)
86. Metro Boomin: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse [Soundtrack From & Inspired by the Motion Picture] (2022, Boominati/Republic) B+(*)
87. Model/Actriz: Dogsbody (2023, True Panther Sounds) B+(***)
88. Noshir Mody: A Love Song (2023, self-released) B+(*)
89. Janelle Monáe: The Age of Pleasure (2023, Bad Boy) A-
90. MSPAINT: Post-American (2023, Convulse) B+(**)
91. Nakibembe Embaire Group: Nakibembe Embaire Group (2023, Nyege Nyege Tapes)
92. Meshell Ndegeocello: The Omnichord Real Book (2023, Blue Note) B+(*)
93. Tracy Nelson: Life Don't Miss Nobody (2023, BMG) B+(**)
94. Nourished by Time: Erotic Probiotic 2 (2023, Scenic Route) B
95. Kevin O'Connell Quartet Featuring Adam Brenner: Hot New York Minutes (2023, Ignoramus Music) B+(**)
96. Oddisee: To What End (2023, Outer Note) B+(***)
97. Linda May Han Oh: The Glass Hours (2023, Biophilia) B
98. Dave Okumu & the Seven Generations: I Come From Love (2023, Transgressive) B+(*)
99. Orbital: Optical Delusion (2023, London) B+(*)
100. Overmono: Good Lies (2023, XL) B+(*)
101. Panic Shack: Baby Shack (2022, Brace Yourself, EP) B+(**)
102. Pere Ubu: Trouble on Big Beat Street (2023, Cherry Red) B+(**)
103. P!nk: Trustfall (2023, RCA) B+(**)
104. Rozi Plain: Prize (2023, Memphis Industries) B+(*)
105. Pony: Velveteen (2023, Take This to Heart) B+(*)
106. Shelton Powe: Shelton Powe (2022, Music Maker) B+(**)
107. Smokey Robinson: Gasms (2023, TLR) B+(**)
108. Caroline Rose: The Art of Forgetting (2023, New West) B+(*)
109. Esther Rose: Safe to Run (2023, New West) B+(**)
110. Frankie Rose: Love as Projection (2023, Slumberland) B
111. Rust Dust: Twere but It Were so Simple (2023, Omad) B+(**)
112. Samia: Honey (2023, Grand Jury) B+(*)
113. Jacques Schwarz-Bart: The Harlem Suite (2021 [2023], Ropeadope) B+(*)
114. Dave Scott: Song for Alice (2022 [2023], SteepleChase) B+(**)
115. Jeffrey Scott: Going Down to Georgia on a Hog (2023, Music Maker) B+(***)
116. Screaming Females: Desire Pathway (2023, Don Giovanni) B
117. The Selva: Camarão-Girafa (2021 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(**)
118. Shalom: Sublimation (2023, Saddle Creek) B+(***)
119. Edward Simon: Femeninas: Songs of Latin American Women (2023, ArtistShare) B+(*)
120. Paul Simon: Seven Psalms (2023, Owl/Legacy) B
121. Skech185 & Jeff Markey: He Left Nothing for the Swim Back (2023, Backwoodz Studioz) B+(**)
122. Son Volt: Day of the Doug: The Songs of Doug Sahm (2023, Transmit Sound) B+(*)
123. Sparks: The Girl Is Crying in Her Latte (2023, Island) B-
124. Squid: O Monolith (2023, Warp) B+(**)
125. Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives: Altitude (2023, Snakefarm) B
126. Stuck: Freak Frequency (2023, Born Yesterday) B+(**)
127. Superviolet: Infinite Spring (2023, Lame-O) B+(*)
128. Tinariwen: Amatssou (2023, Wedge) B+(*)
129. Don Toliver: Love Sick (2023, Cactus Jack/Atlantic) B
130. MF Tomlinson: We Are Still Wild Horses (2023, Prah) B+(*)
131. Juanma Trujillo: Contour (2021 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(**)
132. Dara Starr Tucker: Dara Starr Tucker (2023, Green Hill Productions) B+(**)
133. Tanya Tucker: Sweet Western Sound (2023, Fantasy) B+(**)
134. Yves Tumor: Praise a Lord Who Chews but Which Does Not Consume (Or Simply, Hot Between Worlds) (2023, Warp) B+(**)
135. Uncle Waffles: Asylum (2023, Kreativekornerr) B+(**)
136. U.S. Girls: Bless This Mess (2023, 4AD) B+(**)
137. Ray Vega & Thomas Marriott: East West Trumpet Summit: Coast to Coast (2021 [2023], Origin) B+(***)
138. Rufus Wainwright: Folkocracy (2023, BMG) B
139. Water From Your Eyes: Everyone's Crushed (2023, Matador) A-
140. Young Nudy: Gumbo (2023, RCA) B+(*)
141. Youth Lagoon: Heaven Is a Junkyard (2023, Fat Possum)
142. Zulu: A New Tomorrow (2023, Flatspot) B+(*)
143. Roger Bekono: Roger Bekono (1989 [2023], Awesome Tapes From Africa) B+(**)
144. Walter Bishop Jr.: Bish at the Bank: Live in Baltimore (1966-67 [2023], Reel to Real) B+(***)
145. Alan Braxe/Fred Falke: The Upper Cuts [2023 Edition] (2005 [2023], Smugglers Way) B+(***)
146. Ernesto Djédjé: Roi Du Ziglibithy (1978-82 [2022], Analog Africa) B+(**)
147. Dave Douglas and Elan Mehler: If There Are Mountains (2019 [2023], Greenleaf Music) B+(*)
148. Johnny Hodges Septet: In Concert: Falkoner Central, Copenhagen, March 17, 1961 (1961 [2023], SteepleChase) B+(***)
149. Clifford Jordan: Drink Plenty Water (1974 [2023], Harvest Song) B+(***)
150. Sonny Rollins With Heikki Sarmanto Trio: Live at Finlandia Hall, Helsinki 1972 (1972 [2023], Svart) A-
151. RP Boo: Legacy Volume 2 (2002-07 [2023], Planet Mu) B+(*)
152. Nkono Teles: Love Vibration (1982-84 [2023], Soundway) B+(**)
153. Ali Farka Touré: Voyageur (1991-2004 [2023], World Circuit) B+(***)
154. Tyler, the Creator: Call Me if You Get Lost: The Estate Sale (2021 [2023], Columbia) B+(**)
155. Muddy Waters Blues Band Featuring Otis Spann: Live Paris 1968 (1968 [2023], Lantower) B+(**)
156. Neil Young and the Santa Monica Flyers: Somewhere Under the Rainbow: Nov. 5, 1973 (1973 [2023], Reprise, 2CD) B
157. Big Joanie: Sistahs (2018, Daydream Library Series) B+(***)
158. Peter Brötzmann/Alexander von Schlippenbach/Sven-Åke Johansson: Up and Down the Lion-Revised (1979 [2010], Olof Bright) A-
159. Peter Brötzmann/Maleem Mahmoud Gania/Hamid Drake: The Wels Concert (1996 [1997], Okka Disk) B+(***)
160. Peter Brötzmann: Sprawl (1996 [1997], Trost) A-
161. Peter Brötzmann/Peeter Uuskyla/Peter Friis Nielsen: Noise of Wings (1999-2001 [2009], Jazzwerkstatt) B+(***)
162. Peter Brötzmann/William Parker/Hamid Drake: Never Too Late but Always Too Early: Dedicated to Peter Kowald (2001 [2003], Eremite, 2CD) B+(***)
163. Peter Brötzmann/Michiyo Yagi/Paal Nilssen-Love: Head On (2007 [2008], Idiolect) B+(**)
164. The Campbell Brothers: Can You Feel It? (2005, Ropeadope) A-
165. The Campbell Brothers Featuring Katie Jackson: Pass Me Not [Sacred Steel Guitars - Vol. 2] (1997, Arhoolie) B+(**)
166. Cesaria Evora: Distino Di Belita (1990, Lusafrica) B+(**)
167. Cesaria Evora: Miss Perfumado (1992, Lusafrica) B+(*)
168. Fokn Bois: Coz Ov Moni (2010, Pidgen Music) B+(**)
169. Fokn Bois: Fokn Wit Ewe (2012, Pidgen Music) A-
170. Fokn Bois: Coz Ov Moni 2 (Fokn Revenge) (2014, Pidgen Music) B+(**)
171. Fokn Bois: Fokn Ode to Ghana (2016, Hobo Truffels/Yoyo Tinz) B+(**)
172. Forever, for Always, for Luther: Volume II (2006, Rendezvous) B
173. Rory Gallagher: Big Guns: The Very Best of Rory Gallagher (1970-90 [2005], Capo, 2CD) B+(*)
174. Mother Earth: Living With the Animals (1968, Mercury) B+(*)
175. Mother Earth: Make a Joyful Noise (1969, Mercury) A-
176. Mother Earth: Satisfied (1970, Mercury) B+(***)
177. Mother Earth: Bring Me Home (1971, Reprise) B+(*)
178. The Swimmers: Fighting Trees (2007, Mad Dragon) B
179. Taj Mahal: Savoy (2023, Stony Plain) A-

May 29

1. Alaska & Steel Tipped Dove: The Structural Dynamics of Flow (2023, Fused Arrow) B+(**)
2. Nia Archives: Sunrise Bang Ur Head Against Tha Wall (2023, Island, EP) B+(*)
3. Artemis: In Real Time (2023, Blue Note) B+(*)
4. Bas Jan: Baby U Know (2022, Lost Map) B+(***)
5. William Bell: One Day Closer to Home (2023, Wilbe) B+(**)
6. Richard X Bennett & Matt Parker: Parker Plays X (2021 [2023], BYNK) B+(***)
7. Tim Berne/Hank Roberts/Aurora Nealand: Oceans And (2022 [2023], Intakt) B
8. Eric Bibb: Ridin' (2023, Stony Plain) B+(***)
9. Big Joanie: Back Home (2022, Kill Rock Stars) B+(***)
10. David Binney: Tomorrow's Journey (2022, Ghost Note) B+(*)
11. Michael Blake: Dance of the Mystic Bliss (2020 [2023], P&M) B+(*)
12. Rory Block: Ain't Nobody Worried: Celebrating Great Women of Song (2022, Stony Plain) B+(**)
13. Blue Moon Marquee: Scream, Holler & Howl (2021 [2022], Ilda) B+(*)
14. Joe Bonamassa: Tales of Time (2023, J&R Adventures) B-
15. Patrick Brennan Sonic Openings: Tilting Curvaceous (2021 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(**)
16. Peter Brötzmann/Majid Bekkas/Hamid Drake: Catching Ghosts (2022 [2023], ACT) A-
17. Buck 65: 14 KT Gold (2023, self-released, EP) B+(**)
18. Buck 65: Super Dope (2023, self-released) A-
19. Daniel Caesar: Never Enough (2023, Republic) B+(*)
20. Lewis Capaldi: Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent (2023, Captiol) B+(*)
21. Brandy Clark: Brandy Clark (2023, Warner) B+(***)
22. George Coleman: Live at Smalls Jazz Club (2022 [2023], Cellar) A-
23. Luke Combs: Gettin' Old (2023, River House Artists) B+(*)
24. Sylvie Courvoisier & Cory Smythe: The Rite of Spring/Spectre D'Un Songe (2021 [2023], Pyroclastic) B+(**)
25. Theo Croker: Live in Paris (2021 [2022], Masterworks, EP) B+(*)
26. Rodney Crowell: The Chicago Sessions (2023, New West) B+(**)
27. Cydnee With a C: Confessions of a Fangirl (2023, Bread & Butter, EP) B+(*)
28. Day & Taxi: Live in Baden (2021 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(***)
29. Defprez: It's Always a Time Like This (2023, Closed Sessions, EP) B+(**)
30. Orhan Demir: Solo Guitar: Freedom in Jazz (2019, Hittite) B+(***)
31. Orhan Demir: Solo Guitar: Freedom in Jazz Vol. 2 (2020, Hittite) B+(**)
32. Orhan Demir: Solo Guitar: Freedom in Jazz Vol. 3 (2022 [2023], Hittite) B+(***)
33. Fatoumata Diawara: London Ko (2023, Wagram Music) B+(*)
34. Mark Dresser: Times of Change (2019-22 [2023], Pyroclastic) B+(***)
35. EABS Meets Jaubi: In Search of a Better Tomorrow (2023, Astigmatic) B+(***)
36. Rachel Eckroth: One (2022 [2023], Blackbird Sessions) B+(*)
37. Eluvium: (Whirring Marvels In) Consensus Reality (2023, Temporary Residence) B+(*)
38. Kahil El'Zabar's Ethnic Heritage Ensemble: Spirit Gatherer: Tribute to Don Cherry (2022 [2023], Spiritmuse) B+(*)
39. Avalon Emerson: & the Charm (2023, Another Dove) B+(***)
40. Wayne Escoffery: Like Minds (2022 [2023], Smoke Sessions) B-
41. Everything but the Girl: Fuse (2023, Buzzin' Fly/Virgin) B+(*)
42. Joe Farnsworth: In What Direction Are You Headed? (2022 [2023], Smoke Sessions) B+(*)
43. Fire! Orchestra: Echoes (2022 [2023], Rune Grammofon, 2CD) B+(***)
44. Ruthie Foster: Healing Time (2022, Blue Corn Music) B
45. Fred Again/Brian Eno: Secret Life (2023, Text) B
46. Fruit Bats: A River Running to Your Heart (2023, Merge) B+(*)
47. Satoko Fujii: Torrent: Piano Solo (2022 [2023], Libra) B+(**)
48. Champian Fulton: Meet Me at Birdland (2022 [2023], Champian) B+(**)
49. Asher Gamedze: Turbulence and Pulse (2020-21 [2023], International Anthem/Mushroom Hour) B+(***)
50. Alison Goldfrapp: The Love Invention (2023, Skint/BMG) B+(***)
51. Frank Gratkowski/Simon Nabatov: Tender Mercies (2022 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(*)
52. Devin Gray: Most Definitely (2023, Rataplan) B+(**)
53. Gordon Grdina/Mat Maneri/Christian Lillinger: Live at the Armoury (2023, Clean Feed) B+(*)
54. Wolfgang Haffner: Silent World (2022 [2023], ACT) B+(***)
55. Gerrit Hatcher: Solo Five (2021 [2023], Kettle Hole) B+(***)
56. Hamish Hawk: Angel Numbers (2023, Post Electric) B
57. Lauren Henderson: Conjuring (2023, Brontosaurus) B+(***)
58. James Holden: Imagine This Is a High Dimensional Space of All Possibilities (2023, Border Community) B+(*)
59. François Houle Genera Sextet: In Memoriam (2022 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(**)
60. Ice Spice: Like . . ? (2023, 10K Projects/Capitol, EP) B+(*)
61. Kara Jackson: Why Does the Earth Give Us People to Love? (2023, September) B+(*)
62. Jeremiah Johnson: Hi-Fi Drive By (2022, Ruf) B
63. Durand Jones: Wait Til I Get Over (2023, Dead Oceans) B+(*)
64. Marc Jordan: Waiting for the Sun to Rise (2023, Linus Entertainment) B+(*)
65. Sass Jordan: Bitches Blues (2022, Stony Plain) B+(*)
66. Wesley Joseph: Glow (2023, Secretly Canadian, EP) B
67. Faten Kanaan: Afterpoem (2023, Fire) B+(*)
68. Kaytraminé [Aminé/Kaytranada]: Kaytraminé (2023, Venice Music) B+(***)
69. Jason Keiser: Shaw's Groove (2022 [2023], OA2) B+(*)
70. Tyler Keith & the Apostles: Hell to Pay (2023, Black & Wyatt) B+(**)
71. Kesha: Gag Order (2023, Kemosabe) B+(*)
72. Kid Koala: Creatures of the Late Afternoon (2023, Envision) B+(**)
73. Kiko El Crazy: Pila'e Teteo (2023, Rimas) B+(**)
74. Elle King: Come Get Your Wife (2023, RCA) B+(**)
75. Toshinori Kondo/Massimo Pupillo/Tony Buck: Eternal Triangle (2019 [2022], I Dischi Di Angelica) B+(*)
76. Yazmin Lacey: Voice Notes (2023, On Your Own/Believe) B+(**)
77. Lankum: False Lankum (2023, Rough Trade) B+(**)
78. The Adam Larson Trio: With Love, From New York (2022 [2023], Outside In Music) B+(**)
79. The Adam Larson Trio: With Love, From Kansas City (2021 [2022], Outside In Music) B+(**)
80. Le Boeuf Brothers: Hush (2021 [2023], Soundspore) B+(**)
81. Joëlle Léandre/Craig Taborn/Mat Maneri: hEARoes (2022 [2023], RogueArt) B+(***)
82. Jinx Lennon: Walk Lightly When the Jug Is Full (2023, Septic Tiger) B+(**)
83. Asbjørn Lerheim/Roger Arntzen/Michiyo Yagi/Tamaya Honda: Chrome Hill Duo Meets Dojo: Live at Aketa No Mise (2020 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(*)
84. Max Light: Henceforth (2022 [2023], SteepleChase) B+(**)
85. Johan Lindström/Norrbotten Big Band: Johan Lindström & Norrbotten Big Band (2020 [2023], Moserobie) B+(**)
86. Aynsley Lister: Along for the Ride (2022, Straight Talkin') B
87. Logic: College Park (2023, Three Oh One/BMG) B+(*)
88. London Brew: London Brew (2020 [2023], Concord, 2CD) B+(***)
89. Luis Lopes Abyss Mirrors: Echoisms (2022 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(**)
90. Brandon Lopez Trio: Matanzas (2023, Relative Pitch) B+(**)
91. Alex LoRe & Weirdear: Evening Will Find Itself (2021 [2023], Whirlwind) B+(**)
92. Russ Lossing: Alternate Side Parking Music (2019 [2023], Aqua Piazza) B+(***)
93. Joe Lovano Trio Tapestry [Marilyn Crispell/Carmen Castaldi]: Our Daily Bread (2022 [2023], ECM) B+(*)
94. Allen Lowe and the Constant Sorrow Orchestra: America: The Rough Cut (2014-22 [2023], ESP-Disk) A-
95. Allen Lowe and the Constant Sorrow Orchestra: In the Dark (2022 [2023], ESP-Disk, 3CD) A-
96. Baaba Maal: Being (2023, Marathon Artists) B+(**)
97. Taj Mahal: Savoy (2023, Stony Plain) B+(**)
98. Denman Maroney/Scott Walton/Denis Fournier: O KOΣMOΣ META (2021 [2022], RogueArt) B+(***)
99. Bill Mays: Autumn Serenade (2023, Sunnyside) B+(**)
100. Sei Miguel Unit Core: Road Music (2016-21 [2023], Clean Feed) B
101. Sei Miguel: The Original Drum (2015-21 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(*)
102. Luiz Millan: Brazilian Match (2022 [2023], Jazz Station) B+(**)
103. Dominic Miller: Vagabond (2021 [2023], ECM) B+(*)
104. Steve Millhouse: The Unwinding (2022 [2023], SteepleChase) B+(***)
105. Matt Mitchell: Oblong Aplomb (2022 [2023], Out of Your Head, 2CD) B+(***)
106. Mud Morganfield: Portrait (2022, Delmark) A-
107. Van Morrison: Moving on Skiffle (2023, Exile/Virgin, 2CD) B
108. Move: The City (2022 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(**)
109. Matt Muntz: Phantom Islands (2023, Orenda) B-
110. Graham Nash: Now (2023, BMG) B-
111. The National: First Two Pages of Frankenstein (2023, 4AD) B+(**)
112. Natural Information Society: Since Time Is Gravity (2021 [2023], Aguirre/Eremite) A-
113. Navy Blue: Ways of Knowing (2023, Def Jam) A-
114. Naya Bazz [Rez Abbasi/Josh Feinberg]: Charm (2021-22 [2023], Whirlwind) B+(**)
115. Joy Oladokun: Proof of Life (2023, Amigo/Verve Forecast/Republic) A-
116. Bill Orcutt: Jump on It (2023, Palilalia) B+(*)
117. Aruán Ortiz Trio: Serranias: Sketchbook for Piano Trio (2022 [2023], Intakt) B+(**)
118. Kassa Overall: Animals (2023, Warp) B+(*)
119. Afonso Pais/Tomás Marques: The Inner Colours of Bogin's Outline (2022 [2023], Clean Feed) B
120. Paramore: This Is Why (2023, Atlantic) B+(*)
121. Parannoul: After the Magic (2023, Top Shelf) B
122. Arlo Parks: My Soft Machine (2023, Transgressive) A-
123. Ed Partyka Jazz Orchestra: Hold Your Fire (2022 [2023], Neuklang) B+(*)
124. Jeremy Pelt: The Art of Intimacy, Vol. 2: His Muse (2023, HighNote) B+(*)
125. Ivo Perelman/Elliott Sharp: Artificial Intelligence (2022 [2023], Mahakala Music) A-
126. Ivo Perelman/Dave Burrell/Bobby Kapp: Trichotomy (2021 [2023], Mahakala Music) A-
127. Ivo Perelman/Matthew Shipp/Jeff Cosgrove: Live in Carrboro (2017 [2023], Soul City Sounds) B+(***)
128. Ivo Perelman/Ray Anderson/Joe Morris/Reggie Nicholson: Molten Gold (2022 [2023], Fundacja Sluchaj) A-
129. John Pizzarelli: Stage & Screen (2021 [2023], Palmetto) B+(***)
130. Iggy Pop: Every Loser (2023, Gold Tooth/Atlantic) B+(*)
131. Popcaan: Great Is He (2023, OVO Sound) B+(**)
132. John Primer: Teardrops for Magic Slim: Live at Rosa's Lounge (2022 [2023], Blues House) B+(***)
133. Princess Nokia: I Love You but This Is Goodbye (2023, Arista, EP) B+(**)
134. Bruno Råberg: Solo Bass: Look Inside (2022 [2023], Orbis Music) B+(*)
135. Rae Sremmurd: Sremm 4 Life (2023, Eardruma/Interscope) B+(*)
136. Raye: My 21st Century Blues (2023, Human Re Sources) B+(**)
137. Eric Reed: Black, Brown, and Blue (2022 [2023], Smoke Sessions) B+(**)
138. Dave Rempis/Elisabeth Harnik/Fred Lonberg-Holm/Tim Daisy: Earscratcher (2022 [2023], Aerophonic) A-
139. Mike Richmond: Turn Out the Stars (2023, SteepleChase) B+(**)
140. Diego Rivera: Love & Peace (2023, Posi-Tone) B+(**)
141. Roots Magic Sextet: Long Old Road: Retold Pasts and Present Day Musings (2022 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(***)
142. Whitney Rose: Rosie (2023, MCG) B+(***)
143. Dan Rosenboom: Polarity (2022 [2023], Orenda) B+(***)
144. Rough Image: Rough Image (2023, WV Sorcerer) B+(***)
145. Rudy Royston Flatbed Buggy: Day (2022 [2023], Greenleaf Music) B+(*)
146. Felipe Salles Interconnections Ensemble: Home Is Here (2022 [2023], Tapestry) B+(**)
147. SBTRKT: The Rat Road (2023, Save Yourself) B
148. Brandon Seabrook: Brutalovechamp (2022 [2023], Pyroclastic) B+(**)
149. Sexmob: The Hard Way (2023, Corbett vs. Dempsey) B+(***)
150. Matthew Shipp/Mark Helias: The New Syntax (2020 [2022], RogueArt) B+(***)
151. The Shootouts: Stampede (2023, Soundly Music) B+(***)
152. Lauritz Skeidsvoll & Isach Skeidsvoll Duo: Chanting Moon, Dancing Sun: Live at Molde International Jazz Festival (2020 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(**)
153. Skyzoo & the Other Guys: The Mind of a Saint (2023, First Generation Rich) B+(***)
154. Steve Smith and Vital Information: Time Flies (2022 [2023], Wounded Bird, 2CD) B+(**)
155. Alan Sondheim: Galut: Ballads of Wadi-Sabi (2023, ESP-Disk) B+(**)
156. Star Feminine Band: In Paris (2022, Born Bad) B+(**)
157. Bobo Stenson Trio: Sphere (2022 [2023], ECM) B+(*)
158. Angela Strehli: Ace of Blues (2022, Antone's/New West) A-
159. Sunny War: Anarchist Gospel (2023, New West) B+(***)
160. Brit Taylor: Kentucky Blue (2023, Cut a Shine) B+(***)
161. Joanne Shaw Taylor: Nobody's Fool (2022, Keeping the Blues Alive) B+(*)
162. Henry Threadgill Ensemble: The Other One (2022 [2023], Pi) A-
163. Erik Truffaz: Rollin' (2023, Blue Note) B+(**)
164. Billy Valentine: Billy Valentine and the Universal Truth (2020-22 [2023], Acid Jazz/Flying Dutchman) B+(***)
165. Ken Vandermark & Hamid Drake: Eternal River (2021 [2023], Corbett vs. Dempsey) B+(***)
166. Ally Venable: Real Gone (2023, Ruf) B+(*)
167. Ramana Vieira: Tudo De Mim (All of Me) (2023, self-released) B+(*)
168. Joe Louis Walker: Weight of the World (2023, Forty Below) B
169. Doug Wamble: Blues in the Present Tense (2022, Halcyonic) B+(**)
170. Jessie Ware: That! Feels Good! (2023, PMR/EMI) A-
171. Wednesday: Rat Saw God (2023, Dead Oceans) B+(*)
172. Alex Weitz: Rule of Thirds (2022 [2023], Outside In Music) B+(***)
173. Gaia Wilmer Large Ensemble: Folia: The Music of Egberto Gismonti (2023, Sunnyside) B+(**)
174. Withered Hand: How to Love (2023, Reveal) B+(***)
175. Billy Woods & Kenny Segal: Maps (2023, Backwoodz Studioz) A-
176. Yonic South: Devo Challenge Cup (2023, Wild Honey, EP) B+(*)
177. Jacob Young/Mats Eilertsen/Audun Kleive: Eventually (2021 [2023], ECM) B+(**)
178. Brandee Younger: Brand New Life (2023, Impulse) B+(*)
179. Ruth Anderson/Annea Lockwood: Tête-À-Tête (1974-2020 [2023], Ergot) B+(*)
180. Thomas Anderson: The Debris Field: Lo-Fi Flotsam and Ragged Recriminations, 2000-2021 (2000-21 [2023], Out There) A-
181. William Bell: Never Like This Before: The Complete 'Blue' Stax Singles 1961-1968 (1961-68 [2022], Kent Soul) B+(**)
182. William Bell: The Man in the Street: The Complete 'Yellow' Stax Solo Singles 1968-1974 (1968-74 [2023], Kent Soul) B+(**)
183. Ray Charles: Live in Stockholm 1972 (1972 [2022], Tangerine) B+(*)
184. Ornette Coleman: Genius of Genius: The Contemporary Albums (1958-59 [2022], Craft, 2CD) B+(***)
185. Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis With Shirley Scott: Cookin' With Jaws and the Queen: The Legendary Prestige Cookbook Albums (1958 [2023], Craft) B+(**)
186. Les DeMerle Sound 67: Once in a Lifetime (1967 [2023], Origin) B+(**)
187. DreddFoole and the Din: Songs in Heat 1982 (1982 [2023], Corbett vs. Dempsey) B+(*)
188. Bill Evans: Treasures: Solo, Trio & Orchestral Recordings From Denmark (1965-1969) (1965-69 [2023], Elemental, 2CD) B+(**)
189. Buddy Guy & Junior Wells: Live From Chicago Blues Festival 1964 (1964 [2022], Good Time) B+(***)
190. Galcher Lustwerk: 100% Galcher (2013 [2022], Ghostly International) B+(**)
191. Mahlathini and the Mahotella Queens: Music Inferno: The Indestructible Beat Tour 1988-89 (1988-89 [2023], Umsakazo) A-
192. Evan Parker/X-Jazz Ensemble: A Schist Story (2012 [2022], JACC) B+(*)
193. Oscar Peterson: On a Clear Day: The Oscar Peterson Trio - Live in Zurich, 1971 (1971 [2022], Mack Avenue) B+(**)
194. Abbey Rader/Davey Williams: In One Is All (1999 [2023], Abray) B+(**)
195. Pharoah Sanders Quartet: Live at Fabrik: Hamburg 1980 (1980 [2023], Jazzline) A-
196. Shirley Scott: Queen Talk: Live at the Left Bank (1972 [2023], Reel to Real) A-
197. Tolerance: Anonym (1979 [2023], Mesh-Key) B+(**)
198. Tolerance: Divin (1981 [2023], Mesh-Key) B+(***)
199. Joshua Abrams & Natural Information Society: Mandatory Reality (2017 [2019], Eremite, 2CD) B+(***)
200. Bas Jan: Yes I Jan (2018, Lost Map) B+(***)
201. Bas Jan: Yes We Jan (2018, Lost Map) B
202. Dave Brubeck Quartet: Park Avenue South (2002 [2003], Telarc) A-
203. Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis: The Eddie "Lockjaw" Cookbook (1958, Prestige) B
204. Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis: The Eddie "Lockjaw" Cookbook Vol. 2 (1958 [1959], Prestige) B+(**)
205. Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis With Shirley Scott: The Eddie "Lockjaw" Cookbook, Volume 3 (1958 [1961], Prestige) B+(**)
206. Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis With Shirley Scott: Smokin' (1958 [1963], Prestige) B+(***)
207. Day & Taxi: Less and More (1997 [1999], Unit) B+(**)
208. Noah Howard: At Judson Hall (1966 [1968], ESP-Disk) B+(**)
209. Khan Jamal Creative Arts Ensemble: Drum Dance to the Motherland (1972 [2017], Eremite) B+(***)
210. Tuli Kupferberg: No Deposit No Return (1967, ESP-Disk) B+(*)
211. Mike Lipskin: Spreadin' Rhythm Around (2002, Buskirk) B+(***)
212. Star Feminine Band: Star Feminine Band (2020, Born Bad) B+(**)

April 24

1. 100 Gecs: 10,000 Gecs (2023, Dog Show/Atlantic) B+(*)
2. 100 Gecs: Snake Eyes (2022, Dog Show/Atlantic, EP) B+(*)
3. Arooj Aftab/Vijay Iyer/Shahzad Ismaily: Love in Exile (2023, Verve) B+(**)
4. Konrad Agnas: Rite of Passage (2021 [2023], Moserobie) B+(***)
5. Susan Alcorn/Patrick Holmes/Ryan Sawyer: From Union Pool (2022 [2023], Relative Pitch) B+(*)
6. Ralph Alessi Quartet: It's Always Now (2021 [2023], ECM) B+(***)
7. Algiers: Shook (2023, Matador) B+(*)
8. Florian Arbenz/Greg Osby/Arno Krijger: Conversation #9: Targeted (2023, Hammer) B+(***)
9. Florian Arbenz/Jorge Vistel/Wolfgang Puschnig/Oren Marshall/Michael Arbenz: Conversation #8: Ablaze (2022, Hammer) B+(***)
10. Dave Askren/Jeff Benedict: Denver Sessions (2022 [2023], Tapestry) B+(**)
11. AVA Trio: Ash (2021 [2023], Tora, EP) B+(*)
12. Matt Barber: The Song Is You (2023, MB) B+(*)
13. Kenny Barron: The Source (2022 [2023], Artwork) B+(***)
14. Belle and Sebastian: Late Developers (2023, Matador) B+(***)
15. Daniel Bingert: Ariba (2023, Moserobie) A-
16. Gina Birch: I Play My Bass Loud (2023, Third Man) B+(***)
17. Bktherula: LVL5 P1 (2022, Warner, EP) B+(*)
18. Boygenius: The Record (2023, Interscope) B
19. Hailey Brinnel: Beautiful Tomorrow (2023, Outside In Music) B+(***)
20. Peter Brötzmann/Heather Leigh/Fred Lonberg-Holm: Naked Nudes [Brötz 80th at ADA 2021] (2021 [2023], Trost) B+(*)
21. John Cale: Mercy (2023, Domino) B+(*)
22. Ann Hampton Callaway: Fever: A Peggy Lee Celebration (2023, Palmetto) B+(**)
23. Rodrigo Campos: Pagode Novo (2023, YB Music) B+(***)
24. Canadian Jazz Collective: Septology: The Black Forest Session (2022 [2023], HGBS Blue) B+(*)
25. Joe Chambers: Dance Kobina (2023, Blue Note) B+(**)
26. Slaid Cleaves: Together Through the Dark (2023, Candy House Media) B+(***)
27. Tom Collier: Boomer Vibes Volume 1 (2023, Summit) B+(*)
28. Miley Cyrus: Endless Summer Vacation (2023, Columbia) B+(**)
29. Das Kondensat: Andere Planeten (2020 [2023], WhyPlayJazz) A-
30. Jesse Davis: Live at Smalls Jazz Club (2022 [2023], Cellar) B+(**)
31. Angel Bat Dawid: Requiem for Jazz (2019-20 [2023], International Anthem) B
32. Michael Dease: The Other Side: The Music of Gregg Hill (2022 [2023], Origin) B+(*)
33. Lana Del Rey: Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd (2023, Interscope/Polydor) B+(**)
34. Marc Ducret: Palm Sweat: Marc Ducret Plays the Music of Tim Berne (2022 [2023], Screwgun/Out of Your Head) B+(***)
35. Bokani Dyer: Radio Sechaba (2023, Brownswood) B+(**)
36. Yelena Eckemoff: Lonely Man and His Fish (2021 [2023], L&H Production, 2CD) B+(***)
37. Vince Ector Organotomy Trio +: Live @ the Side Door (2020 [2023], Cabo Verde) B+(**)
38. El Michels Affair & Black Thought: Glorious Game (2023, Big Crown) A-
39. Emperor X: Suggested Improvements to Transportation Infrastructure in the Northeast Corridor (2023, Dreams of Field, EP) B+(**)
40. Michael Feinberg: Blues Variant (2022 [2023], Criss Cross) B+(***)
41. Mark Feldman/Dave Rempis/Tim Daisy: Sirocco (2022 [2023], Aerophonic) A-
42. Fever Ray: Radical Romantics (2023, Rabid/Mute) B+(**)
43. Nick Finzer: Dreams Visions Illusions (2022 [2023], Outside In Music) B+(**)
44. Anat Fort Trio: The Berlin Sessions (2022 [2023], Sunnyside, 2CD) B+(**)
45. Robbie Fulks: Bluegrass Vacation (2023, Compass) B+(***)
46. Girl Scout: Real Life Human Garbage (2023, Made, EP) B+(**)
47. GoGo Penguin: Everything Is Going to Be OK (2023, XXIM) B+(**)
48. Mette Henriette: Drifting (2020-22 [2023], ECM) B
49. Hieroglyphic Being: There Is No Acid in This House (2022, Soul Jazz) B+(***)
50. The Hold Steady: The Price of Progress (2023, Positive Jams) A-
51. Lonnie Holley: Oh Me Oh My (2023, Jagjaguwar) B+(*)
52. Islandman Feat. Okay Temiz/Muhlis Berberoglu: Direct-to-Disc Sessions (2021 [2023], Night Dreamer) A-
53. JPEGMafia x Danny Brown: Scaring the Hoes (2023, AWAL) B+(*)
54. Larry June and the Alchemist: The Great Escape (2023, Empire) B+(*)
55. Karol G: Mañana Será Bonito (2023, Universal Music Latino) B+(***)
56. Kate NV: Wow (2023, RVNG Intl) B
57. Kaze & Ikue Mori: Crustal Movement (2021-22 [2023], Libra) A-
58. Kelela: Raven (2023, Warp) B+(**)
59. Jason Kush: Finally Friday (2021 [2023], MCG Jazz) B+(***)
60. Julian Lage: The Layers (2022 [2023], Blue Note, EP) B+(**)
61. Las Vegas Boneheads: Sixty and Still Cookin' (2023, Curt Miller Music) B
62. Mark Lewis: Sunlight Shines In (2019 [2023], Audio Daddio) B+(**)
63. The Long Ryders: September November (2023, Cherry Red) B+(**)
64. Brandon Lopez: Vilevilevilevilevilevilevilevile (2023, Tao Forms) B+(**)
65. Loscil & Lawrence English: Colours of Air (2023, Kranky) B+(*)
66. Rob Mazurek Exploding Star Orchestra: Lightning Dreamers (2023, International Anthem) B+(**)
67. Christian McBride's New Jawn: Prime (2021 [2023], Mack Avenue) A-
68. Brad Mehldau: Your Mother Should Know: Brad Mehldau Plays the Beatles (2020 [2023], Nonesuch) B
69. Francisco Mela Featuring Cooper-Moore and William Parker: Music Frees Our Souls Vol. 2 (2020 [2023], 577) B+(***)
70. Gurf Morlix: Caveman (2022, Rootball) B+(**)
71. Gurf Morlix: I Challenge the Beast (2023, Rootball) B+(***)
72. MUEJL [Michel Stawicki/Uygur Vural/Elisabetta Lanfredini/João Madeira/Luiz Rocha]: By Breakfast (2022 [2023], 4DaRecord) B+(*)
73. Willie Nelson: I Don't Know a Thing About Love: The Songs of Harlan Howard (2023, Legacy) B+(**)
74. Billy Nomates: Cacti (2023, Invada) B+(**)
75. Grant Peeples: A Murder of Songs (2023, self-released) B+(**)
76. Caroline Polachek: Desire, I Want to Turn Into You (2023, Perpetual Novice) B+(*)
77. Margo Price: Strays (2023, Loma Vista) B+(*)
78. Quasi: Breaking the Balls of History (2023, Sub Pop) B-
79. Joakim Rainer Trio: Light.Sentence (2021 [2023], Sonic Transmissions) B+(**)
80. Javier Red's Imaginary Converter: Life & Umbrella (2023, Desafio Candente) A-
81. Rent Romus/Heikki Koskinen: Itkuja Suite, Invocations on Lament (2022 [2023], Edgetone) B+(*)
82. Taiko Saito: Tears of a Cloud (2022 [2023], Trouble in the East) B+(*)
83. Ryuichi Sakamoto: 12 (2023, Milan) B
84. Cécile McLorin Salvant: Mélusine (2023, Nonesuch) B+(*)
85. Kendrick Scott: Corridors (2023, Blue Note) B+(**)
86. Sleaford Mods: UK Grim (2023, Rough Trade) B+(***)
87. Slowthai: Ugly (2023, Method/Universal) A-
88. Peter Smith Trio: Dollar Dreams (2022 [2023], Real Magic) B+(**)
89. Wadada Leo Smith and Orange Wave Electric: Fire Illuminations (2023, Kabell) A-
90. Walter Smith III: Return to Casual (2023, Blue Note) B+(*)
91. Something Blue: Personal Preference (2021 [2023], Posi-Tone) B+(*)
92. Mark Soskin/Jay Anderson: Empathy (2022 [2023], SteepleChase) B+(***)
93. Bruce Springsteen: Only the Strong Survive (2022, Columbia) B
94. Marcus Strickland Twi-Life: The Universe's Wildest Dream (2023, Strick Music) B+(*)
95. Natsuki Tamura/Ittetsu Takemura: Lightning (2022, Libra) B+(**)
96. Lucas Traxel: One-Eyed Daruma (2023, We Jazz) B+(***)
97. The Tubs: Dead Meat (2023, Trouble in Mind) B+(*)
98. Luis Vicente 4tet: House in the Valley (2021 [2023], Clean Feed) B+(**)
99. Waco Brothers: The Men That God Forgot (2023, Plenty Tuff) B+(**)
100. Ben Wendel: All One (2020-22 [2023], Edition) B
101. Petter Wettre: The Last Album (2021, Odin) B+(**)
102. Buster Williams: Unalome (2022 [2023], Smoke Sessions) B
103. Yaeji: With a Hammer (2023, XL) B+(*)
104. Young Fathers: Heavy Heavy (2023, Ninja Tune) B+(***)
105. Chet Baker: Blue Room: The 1979 Vara Studio Sessions in Holland (1979 [2023], Jazz Detective, 2CD) B+(**)
106. The Birth of Bop: The Savoy 10-Inch LP Collection (1944-49 [2023], Craft, 2CD) B+(***)
107. Bill Charlap: All Through the Night (1997 [2023], Criss Cross) B+(**)
108. Dream Dolphin: Gaia: Selected Ambient & Downtempo Works (1996-2003) (1996-2003 [2023], Music From Memory, 2CD) B+(**)
109. Jeff Johnson: My Heart (1991 [2023], Origin) B+(**)
110. JuJu: A Message From Mozambique (1972 [2023], Strut) A-
111. D.B. Shrier: D.B. Shrier Emerges (1967 [2023], Omnivore) A-
112. Dick Sisto: Falling in Love (1994 [2023], SteepleChase) B+(**)
113. Steve Swell's Fire Into Music: For Jemeel: Fire From the Road (2003-04 [2023], RogueArt, 3CD) A-
114. Mose Allison: The Word From Mose Allison (1964, Atlantic) A-
115. Mose Allison: Mose Allison Sings (1957-59 [2006], Prestige) B+(***)
116. Derek Bailey/George Lewis/John Zorn: Yankees (1982 [1983], Celluloid) B
117. Kenny Baker and Warren Vaché: Ain't Misbehavin' (1996-97 [1998], Zephyr) A-
118. Billy Byers & Martial Solal: Jazz on the Left Bank & Réunion à Paris (1956 [1998], Fresh Sound) B+(***)
119. Das Kondensat: Das Kondensat (2016 [2017], WhyPlayJazz) B+(**)
120. Das Kondensat: 2 (2020 [2021], WhyPlayJazz) A-
121. Dick Mills/Billy Byers/William Bouchaya/Martial Solal/Wessel Ilcken/Benoit Quersin: Jazz on the Left Bank (1956 [1957], Epic) B+(**)
122. Ralph Reichert Quartet With Randy Sandke: Reflections (2002 [2004], Nagel Heyer) B+(**)
123. The Ralph Reichert/Jerry Tilitz Quintet: Back to Back (2002 [2006], Nagel Heyer) B+(***)
124. Jim Snidero: The Music of Joe Henderson (1998 [1999], Double-Time) B+(***)
125. Martial Solal: Réunion à Paris (1956 [1957], Vogue) B+(***)
126. Martial Solal: Improvise Pour France Musique (1993-94 [1994], JMS, 2CD) B+(***)
127. Martial Solal With Peter Erskine and Marc Johnson: Triangle (1995, JMS) B+(**)
128. Martial Solal Trio: Balade Du 10 Mars (1998 [1999], Soul Note) B+(**)
129. South Frisco Jazz Band: Sage Hen Strut (1984, Stomp Off) B+(***)
130. South Frisco Jazz Band: Broken Promises (1987, Stomp Off) B+(***)
131. Bobo Stenson/Anders Jormin/Jon Christensen: Reflections (1993 [1996], ECM) B+(***)
132. Sun Ra: St. Louis Blues: Solo Piano (1977 [1978], Improvising Artists) B+(***)
133. Sun Ra: We Travel the Spaceways/Bad & Beautiful (1956-61 [1992], Evidence) B+(**)
134. John Surman & Friends: The Dawn Sessions: Where Fortune Smiles/Live at Woodstock Town Hall (1971-75 [1999], Sequel, 2CD) B+(***)
135. John Surman: Glancing Backwards: The Dawn Anthology (1970-75 [2006], Sanctuary, 3CD) A-
136. Ralph Sutton: Ralph Sutton at Café Des Copains (1983-87 [1990], Sackville) A-
137. Ralph Sutton: More Ralph Sutton at Café Des Copains (1988-89 [1994], Sackville) B+(***)
138. Ralph Sutton/Kenny Davern: Ralph Sutton & Kenny Davern (1980 [1998], Chiaroscuro) A-
139. Martin Taylor: In Concert: Recorded at the Manchester Craftsmen's Guild (1998 [2000], Milestone) B+(***)
140. John Tchicai: Grandpa's Spells (1992 [1993], Storyville) A-
141. Henri Texier Transatlantik Quartet: Izlaz (1988, Label Bleu) A-
142. Jean Thielemans: Man Bites Harmonica (1957 [1958], Riverside) B+(**)
143. Toots Thielemans: Live (1974, Polydor) B+(**)
144. Radka Toneff: Winter Poem (1977, Sonet) B+(**)
145. Mel Tormé: The Duke Ellington & Count Basie Songbooks (1960-61 [1984], Verve) B+(***)
146. The Trio: Conflagration (1971, Dawn) A-
147. The Trio: Meet the Locals (1998 [1999], Resonant) A-
148. The Trio: In Color (1999 [2000], Resonant) B+(***)
149. Gianluigi Trovesi Octet: From G to G (1992, Soul Note) B+(***)
150. Gebhard Ullmann: Kreuzberg Park East (1997 [2000], Soul Note) B+(**)
151. Warren Vaché and Brian Lemon: Play Harry Warren: An Affair to Remember (1995 [1997], Zephyr) B+(***)
152. Warren Vaché/Tony Coe/Alan Barnes Septet: Jumpin' (1997 [1999], Zephyr) B+(**)
153. Warren Vaché & Alan Barnes: Memories of You (1997 [1999], Zephyr) B+(**)
154. Warren Vaché & Tony Coe: Street of Dreams (1997 [1999], Zephyr) B+(***)
155. Warren Vaché/Allan Vaché: Mrs. Vaché's Boys (1998 [1999], Nagel Heyer) B+(***)
156. Warren Vaché: I Can't Get Started: Warren Vaché Meets Derek Watkins Again! (2000, Zephyr) B+(***)
157. Kid Thomas Valentine: Kid Thomas in California (1969 [1994], GHB) A-
158. Tom Varner: Martian Heartache (1996 [1997], Soul Note) B+(***)
159. Joe Venuti and Dave McKenna: Alone at the Palace (1977, Chiaroscuro) A-
160. Vienna Art Orchestra: Suite for the Green Eighties (1981 [1990], Hat Art) B+(**)
161. Vienna Art Orchestra: Quiet Ways: Ballads (1996 [1997], Amadeo) B+(**)
162. Vienna Art Orchestra: All That Strauss (2000, TCB) B+(*)
163. Miroslav Vitous: Journey's End (1982 [1983], ECM) A-
164. Philipp Wachsmann/Paul Lytton: Some Other Season (1997 [1999], ECM) B+(**)
165. Mal Waldron/Reggie Workman/Billy Higgins: Up Popped the Devil (1973 [1974], Enja) B+(**)
166. Mal Waldron & Steve Lacy: Live at Dreher Paris 1981 (1981 [2003], Hatology, 4CD) A-
167. Jack Walrath: Master of Suspense (1986 [1987], Blue Note) A-
168. Jack Walrath: Unsafe at Any Speed (2014 [2015], SteepleChase) B+(***)
169. Priska Walss/Gabriela Friedli: Intervista (2000-02 [2003], Intakt) B+(***)
170. Cedar Walton: Roots (1997 [1999], Astor Place) B+(***)
171. Weather Report: The Best of Weather Report (1973-80 [2002], Columbia/Legacy) B+(**)
172. Weather Report: Live in Tokyo (1972, Columbia, 2CD) B+(**)
173. Eberhard Weber: The Colors of Chloë (1973 [1974], ECM) B+(*)
174. Eberhard Weber: Yellow Fields (1975 [1976], ECM) B+(***)
175. Eberhard Weber: Pendulum (1993, ECM) B+(***)
176. Bobby Wellins: The Satin Album (1996, Jazzizit) B+(**)
177. Bobby Wellins Quartet: Don't Worry 'Bout Me (1996 [1997], Cadillac) B+(***)
178. Kate Westbrook: Cuff Clout (2001 [2004], Voiceprint) B+(**)
179. Mike Westbrook Trio: Love for Sale (1985 [1990], Hat Art) A-
180. Mike Westbrook: Westbrook-Rossini (1986 [1988], Hat Art) B+(*)
181. Mike Westbrook: Westbrook-Rossini, Zürich Live 1986 (1986 [1994], Hat Art, 2CD) B+(**)
182. Mike Westbrook: Glad Day: Settings of William Blake (1997 [1999], Enja, 2CD) B+(**)
183. Mike Westbrook: Chanson Irresponsable (2002 [2003], Enja, 2CD) B+(*)
184. Mike Westbrook: After Abbey Road (1996-2009 [2019], Westbrook) B-
185. Petter Wettre Quartet: Pig Virus (1998, Curling Legs) B+(***)
186. Petter Wettre Quintet: Household Name (2002 [2003], Household) B+(**)
187. Petter Wettre/Dave Liebman: Tour De Force (2000 [2004], Household) B+(**)
188. Gerald Wilson: The Artist Selects (1961-69 [2005], Pacific Jazz) B+(**)
189. Gerald Wilson Orchestra: New York New Sound (2002 [2003], Mack Avenue) B+(***)
190. Steve Wilson Quartet: Four for Time (1994 [1996], Criss Cross) B+(***)
191. Norma Winstone: Edge of Time (1971 [1972], Argo) B+(***)
192. Nils Wogram: Root 70 (2000 [2001], 2nd Floor) A-
193. Nils Wogram: Odd and Awkward (2000 [2001], Enja, 2CD) B+(***)
194. Nils Wogram's Root 70: Getting Rooted (2003, Enja) B+(**)
195. Bojan Z Trio: Transpacifik (2003, Label Bleu) B+(**)
196. Jeppe Zeeberg: It's the Most Basic Thing You Can Do on a Boat (2014, Barefoot) B+(***)
197. Jeppe Zeeberg: Riding on the Boogie Woogie of Life (2015, Barefoot) B+(**)
198. Jeppe Zeeberg: The Four Seasons (2017, Barefoot) B+(*)
199. Jeppe Zeeberg: Eight Seemingly Unrelated Pieces of Piano Music (2018, Barefoot) A-
200. Jeppe Zeeberg: Universal Disappointment (2019, self-released) B
201. Monica Zetterlund: Swedish Sensation (1958, Columbia) B+(**)
202. Stu Martin/John Surman: Live at Woodstock Town Hall (1975 [1976], Pye) B+(***)
203. John McLaughlin/Dave Holland/John Surman/Stu Martin/Karl Berger: Where Fortune Smiles (1971, Dawn) B+(***)
204. Sun Ra and His Myth Science Arkestra: We Travel the Space Ways (1956-60 [1960], El Saturn) B+(*)
205. Mr. Sun Ra and His Arkestra: Bad and Beautiful (1961 [1972], El Saturn) B+(**)
206. Steve Lacy & Mal Waldron: Live at Dreher Paris 1981, Round Midnight Vol. 1 (1981 [1996], Hat Art, 2CD) A-
207. Mal Waldron & Steve Lacy: Live at Dreher Paris 1981, The Peak Vol. 2 (1981 [1996], Hat Hut, 2CD) A-

March 27

1. Sarah Bernadette: Sad Poems on My Phone (2023, Blujazz, EP) B
2. Jim Black & the Schrimps: Ain't No Saint (2022 [2023], Intakt) A-
3. Ludovica Burtone: Sparks (2020 [2023], Outside In Music) B+(**)
4. Sara Caswell: The Way to You (2019 [2023], Anzic) B+(***)
5. Che Noir: Noir or Never (2023, Poetic, EP) B+(**)
6. Andrew Cyrille: Music Delivery/Percussion (2022 [2023], Intakt) B+(**)
7. DJ Black Low: Impumelelo (2023, Awesome Tapes From Africa) B+(***)
8. East Axis: No Subject (2023, Mack Avenue) B+(***)
9. Robert Forster: The Candle and the Flame (2023, Tapete) A-
10. Bára Gisladottir: Silva (2023, Sono Luminus) B+(**)
11. Brad Goode: The Unknown (2022 [2023], Origin) B+(**)
12. Christoph Irniger Pilgrim: Ghost Cat (2022 [2023], Intakt) B+(**)
13. Floy Krouchi/James Brandon Lewis/Benjamin Sanz: Cliffs (2022, Off) A-
14. Ingrid Laubrock: The Last Quiet Place (2019 [2023], Pyroclastic) B+(***)
15. Bill Laurance & Michael League: Where You Wish You Were (2022 [2023], ACT) B+(**)
16. Joëlle Léandre: Zurich Concert (2022 [2023], Intakt) B+(**)
17. Leap Day Trio: Live at the Cafe Bohemia (2020 [2023], Giant Step Arts) B+(***)
18. James Brandon Lewis Trio: Eye of I (2021 [2023], Anti-) A-
19. Liv.e: Girl in the Half Pearl (2023, In Real Life) B+(**)
20. Manzanita Quintet: Osmosis (2021 [2023], Origin) B+(*)
21. Andrew Moorhead: Interleaved (2022 [2023], OA2) B
22. The Necks: Travel (2023, Northern Spy) B+(**)
23. Aymée Nuviola: Havana Nocturne (2022 [2023], Worldwide) B+(**)
24. Christopher Parker & the Band of Guardian Angels: Yeah Yeah! (2019 [2023], Mahakala Music) B+(**)
25. Ivo Perelman/Joe Morris: Elliptic Time (2021 [2022], Mahakala Music) A-
26. Rich Perry: Everything Happens (2021 [2022], SteepleChase) B+(**)
27. Scott Petito: Many Worlds (2022 [2023], Planet Arts) B
28. Chris Potter: Got the Keys to the Kingdom: Live at the Village Vanguard (2022 [2023], Edition) B+(***)
29. Mason Razavi: Six-String Standards (2021-22 [2023], OA2) B+(**)
30. Dave Sewelson/William Parker/Steve Hirsch: The Gate (2022, Mahakala Music) B+(***)
31. Steve Swell/Joe McPhee/Chris Corsano: Sometimes the Air Is (2022 [2023], Mahakala Music) B+(***)
32. Rich Thompson: Who Do You Have to Know? (2023, Origin) B+(*)
33. Triogram: Triogram (2023, Circle Theory Media) B+(**)
34. Dan Trudell: Fishin' Again: A Tribute to Clyde Stubblefield & Dr. Lonnie Smith (2019-21 [2023], OA2) B+(***)
35. Kali Uchis: Red Moon in Venus (2023, Interscope) B+(**)
36. Stephen Ulrich: Music From This American Life (2023, Barbès) B+(***)
37. Nadia Washington: Hope Resurgence (2023, New) B-
38. Wednesday: Mowing the Leaves Instead of Piling 'Em Up (2022, Orindal) B+(*)
39. Yo La Tengo: This Stupid World (2023, Matador) A-
40. Balka Sound: Balka Sound (1981-83 [2022], Strut) B+(***)
41. Sil Austin: Swingsation (1957-61 [1999], Verve) A-
42. Charlie Barnet & Jimmy Dorsey: Swingsation (1936-46 [1999], GRP) B+(**)
43. Wild Bill Davis & Johnny Hodges: In Atlantic City (1966 [1999], RCA) B+(**)
44. Tommy Dorsey & Artie Shaw: Swingsation (1950-53 [1999], GRP) B+(*)
45. Ella Fitzgerald With Chick Webb: Swingsation (1937-39 [1998], GRP) A-
46. Benny Goodman: Swingsation (1956 [1999], GRP) B+(**)
47. Barry Guy & the London Jazz Composers Orchestra: Harmos (1989, Intakt) B+(**)
48. Barry Guy & the London Jazz Composers Orchestra: Double Trouble (1989 [1990], Intakt) B+(*)
49. Barry Guy/The London Jazz Composers Orchestra: Portraits (1993 [1994], Intakt, 2CD) B+(**)
50. Barry Guy/London Jazz Composers Orchestra/Irene Schweizer/Marilyn Crispell/Pierre Favre: Double Trouble Two (1995 [1998], Intakt) B+(***)
51. Lionel Hampton: Swingsation (1942-47 [1998], GRP) A-
52. Stefon Harris/Jason Moran/Greg Osby/Mark Shim: New Directions (1999 [2000], Blue Note) B+(***)
53. Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra: Castle Rock (1951-52 [1955], Verve) A-
54. Johnny Hodges: Duke's in Bed (1956 [1957], Verve) B+(**)
55. Johnny Hodges and the Ellington Men: The Big Sound (1957, Verve) B+(**)
56. Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra: Not So Dukish (1958, Verve) B+(**)
57. Johnny Hodges: Sandy's Gone (1963 [1964], Verve) D+
58. Bobby Hutcherson: Components (1965 [1966], Blue Note) B+(***)
59. Italian Instabile Orchestra: Litania Sibilante (1999 [2000], Enja) B+(***)
60. Milt Jackson: Ain't but a Few of Us Left (1981 [1982], Pablo) A-
61. Milt Jackson: Wizard of the Vibes (1948-52 [2001], Blue Note) A-
62. Milt Jackson: Early Modern (1949-54 [1999], Savoy Jazz) B+(***)
63. Milt Jackson/Coleman Hawkins: Bean Bags (1958 [1959], Atlantic) A-
64. Milt Jackson & John Coltrane: Bags & Trane (1959 [1988], Atlantic) B+(***)
65. Milt Jackson: Memories of Thelonious Sphere Monk (1982, Pablo) B+(**)
66. Milt Jackson/Ray Brown/Cedar Walton/Mickey Roker Quartet: It Don't Mean a Thing if You Can't Tap Your Foot to It (1984, Pablo) B+(**)
67. Milt Jackson Meets the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra: Explosive! (1999, Qwest) B+(*)
68. Illinois Jacquet: Jacquet's Street [The Definitive Black & Blue Sessions] (1976 [2003], Black & Blue) B+(**)
69. Ahmad Jamal Trio: Cross Country Tour: 1958-1961 (1958-61 [1998], Chess, 2CD) A-
70. Ahmad Jamal: À L'Olympia (2000 [2001], Dreyfus Jazz) A-
71. Jazz at the Philharmonic: Best of the 1940s Concerts (1944-49 [1998], Verve) A-
72. Jazz at the Philharmonic: J.A.T.P. in Tokyo: Live at the Nichigeki Theatre 1953 (1953 [1990], Pablo, 2CD) B+(***)
73. Jazz at the Philharmonic: Stockholm '55: The Exciting Battle (1955 [1974], Pablo) B+(**)
74. Jazz at the Philharmonic: J.A.T.P. in London, 1969 (1969 [1989], Pablo, 2CD) B+(***)
75. The Jazz Tribe: The Jazz Tribe (1990 [1992], RED) A-
76. The Jazz Tribe: The Next Step (1999, RED) B+(***)
77. The Jazz Tribe: Everlasting (2008 [2009], RED) B+(**)
78. Billy Jenkins: Beyond E Major (1984 [1985], Allmusic) B+(**)
79. Billy Jenkins: Motorway at Night (1987 [1988], De Core) B+(**)
80. Billy Jenkins With the Voice of God Collective: First Aural Art Exhibition (1984-91 [1992], VOTP) A-
81. Billy Jenkins With the Blues Collective: Life (2001, VOCD) B+(***)
82. Leroy Jenkins: Themes & Improvisations on the Blues (1994, CRI) B+(*)
83. Jan Johansson: 8 Bitar (1961, Megafon) A
84. Jan Johansson: Innertrio (1962, Megafon) B+(***)
85. Jan Johansson: 8 Bitar/Innertrio (1961-62 [1989], Heptagon) A-
86. Jan Johansson: Jazz På Svenska (1962-64 [1964], Megafon) B+(***)
87. Jan Johansson: Jazz På Ryska (1967, Megafon) B+(***)
88. Jan Johansson: Folkvisor (1962-67 [1994], Heptagon) B+(***)
89. Charlie Johnson's Paradise Band: Harlem in the 1920s (1925-29 [2018], Digital Gramophone) B+(***)
90. Etta Jones: Sings Lady Day (2001, HighNote) A-
91. Etta Jones: Don't Go to Strangers (1960, Prestige) B+(***)
92. Etta Jones: Lonely and Blue (1962, Prestige) B+(**)
93. Etta Jones: My Buddy: Etta Jones Sings the Songs of Buddy Johnson (1997 [1998], HighNote) A-
94. Etta Jones: All the Way: Etta Jones Sings Sammy Cahn (1999, HighNote) B+(**)
95. Etta Jones: Easy Living (2000, HighNote) B+(**)
96. Quincy Jones: This Is How I Feel About Jazz (1956 [1957], ABC-Paramount) B+(***)
97. Quincy Jones: Go West, Man! (1957, ABC-Paramount) A-
98. Louis Jordan: Swingsation (1939-53 [1999], GRP) A-
99. Theo Jörgensmann & Eckard Koltermann: Pagine Gialle (1995 [2001], Hatology) B+(***)
100. Egil Kapstad: Cherokee (1988 [1989], Gemini) B+(**)
101. Egil Kapstad Trio: Remembrance (1993 [1994], Gemini) B+(***)
102. Jan Kaspersen Quintet: Live in Sofie's Cellar in Copenhagen/Vol. 1 (1991, Olufsen) B+(***)
103. Stan Kenton: Innovations in Modern Music (1950, Capitol) B
104. Stan Kenton: New Conceptions of Artistry in Rhythm (1952 [1989], Capitol) B+(*)
105. Stan Kenton: Easy Go (1950-52 [2001], Capitol) B+(*)
106. Stan Kenton: City of Glass (1947-53 [1995], Capitol) B
107. David Kikoski: Almost Twilight (1999 [2000], Criss Cross) B+(***)
108. Rebecca Kilgore With Dan Barrett's Celestial Six: I Saw Stars (1994 [1995], Arbors) B+(**)
109. Rebecca Kilgore: Harlem Butterfly: A Remembrance of Maxine Sullivan (2000 [2001], Audiophile) B+(***)
110. Jonny King: The Meltdown (1997, Enja) B+(***)
111. Ryan Kisor: Power Source (1999, Criss Cross) B+(***)
112. Hans Koch/Martin Schütz/Fredy Studer & El Nil Troop: Heavy Cairo Traffic (1995 [1997], Intuition) A-
113. Steve Kuhn: The Best Things (1999 [2000], Reservoir) B+(**)
114. Lambert, Hendricks & Ross: The Hottest New Group in Jazz (1959, Columbia) B+(**)
115. Lambert, Hendricks & Ross: Sing Ellington (1960, Columbia) B-
116. Lambert, Hendricks & Ross: High Flying (1961, Columbia) B
117. Lambert, Hendricks & Ross: The Hottest New Group in Jazz (1959-62 [1996], Columbia/Legacy, 2CD) B
118. Joëlle Léandre's Canvas Trio: L'Histoire De Mme. Tasco (1992 [1993], Hat Art) B+(***)
119. Joëlle Léandre & Kevin Norton: Winter in New York (2006 [2007], Leo) B+(***)
120. John Lewis: The John Lewis Piano (1956 [1957], Atlantic) B+(***)
121. John Lewis/Bill Perkins/Percy Heath/Chico Hamilton/Jim Hall: Grand Encounter: 2° East - 3° West (1957, Vogue) B+(***)
122. John Lewis: Improvised Meditations & Excursions (1959, Atlantic) A-
123. John Lewis: Essence (1960-62 [1964], Atlantic) B+(*)
124. Ove Lind Quartet: One Morning in May (1975 [1991], Phontastic) A-
125. Joe Lovano: Sounds of Joy (1991, Enja) B+(***)
126. Jimmie Lunceford: Swingsation (1934-37 [1998], GRP) A-
127. Junior Mance/Martin Rivera: For Dancers Only (1983, Sackville) B+(**)
128. Mat Maneri Trio: So What? (1998 [1999], Hatology) B+(***)
129. Mat Maneri Trio: For Conseqeuence (2001 [2003], Leo) B+(**)
130. Albert Mangelsdorff Trio: Triple Entente (1982 [1983], MPS) B+(***)
131. Albert Mangelsdorff: Three Originals: Never Let It End/A Jazz Tune I Hope/Triple Entente (1970-82 [1995], MPS, 2CD) B+(***)
132. Michael Mantler: More Movies (1979-80 [1980], Watt) B+(**)
133. Michael Mantler: Movies/More Movies (1977-80 [2000], Watt/ECM) B+(***)
134. Bill Mays Trio: Summer Sketches (2000 [2001], Palmetto) B+(***)
135. Ron McClure Quintet: Closer to Your Tears (1996 [1997], SteepleChase) B+(**)
136. Howard McGhee/Milt Jackson: Howard McGhee and Milt Jackson (1948 [1955], Savoy) B+(***)
137. Marian McPartland: Contrasts (1972-73 [2003], Jazz Alliance, 2CD) A-
138. Misha Mengelberg: Mix (1994, ICP) B+(***)
139. Helen Merrill: At Nalen With Jan Johansson (1959 [2012], Riverside) B+(***)
140. Butch Morris: Homeing (1987 [1989], Sound Aspects) B+(**)
141. New Winds: Potion (1997 [1998], Victo) B+(**)
142. New Winds: Digging It Harder From Afar (1989-94 [1995], Victo) B+(***)
143. David Newton: 12th of the 12th: A Jazz Portrait of Frank Sinatra (1995, Candid) B+(**)
144. Anita O'Day: Anita O'Day's Finest Hour (1954-62 [2000], Verve) A-
145. The Original Dixieland Jazz Band: The First Jazz Recordings 1917-1921 (1917-21 [1998], Timeless) B+(***)
146. Greg Osby: Zero (1998, Blue Note) B+(***)
147. Greg Osby: Inner Circle (2002, Blue Note) B+(***)
148. Greg Osby: St. Louis Shoes (2003, Blue Note) B+(**)
149. Oslo 13: Off Balance (1987 [1988], Odin) B+(***)
150. Tony Oxley: Ichnos (1969 [1971], RCA) B+(**)
151. Tony Oxley: 4 Compositions for Sextet (1970, Columbia) B+(***)
152. Tony Oxley/Derek Bailey: Quartet (1993 [2008], Jazzwerkstatt) B+(***)
153. Tiny Parham: Tiny Parham 1928-1930 (1928-30 [1996], Timeless, 2CD) B+(***)
154. Evan Parker/Keith Rowe: Dark Rags (1999-2000 [2000], Potlatch) B+(***)
155. Evan Parker Trio & Peter Brötzmann Trio: The Bishop's Move (2003 [2004], Victo) A-
156. Evan Parker/Barry Guy/Paul Lytton: Zafiro (2006, Maya) A-
157. Evan Parker/Matthew Wright/Adam Linson/John Coxon/Ashley Wales: Trance Map +: Crepuscule in Nickelsdorf (2017 [2019], Intakt) B+(**)
158. Partisans: Max (2004 [2005], Babel) A-
159. Rich Perry: Beautiful Love (1994 [1995], SteepleChase) A-
160. The Rich Perry Quartet: What Is This? (1995 [1996], SteepleChase) B+(***)
161. Rich Perry Quartet: So in Love (1997 [1998], SteepleChase) A-
162. Rich Perry: Doxy (1998 [2000], SteepleChase) B+(***)
163. Rich Perry: O Grande Amor (1999 [2000], SteepleChase) B+(**)
164. Rich Perry Quartet: Hearsay (2001 [2002], SteepleChase) B+(***)
165. Enrico Pieranunzi/Marc Johnson/Joey Baron: Current Conditions (2001 [2003], CAM Jazz) B+(**)
166. Jean-Michel Pilc Trio: Together: Live at Sweet Basil (1999 [2000], Challenge, 2CD) A-
167. Paul Plimley/Trichy Sankaran: Ivory Ganesh Meets Doctor Drums (1996-98 [1998], Songlines) A-
168. Valery Ponomarev: Live at Sweet Basil (1993 [1994], Reservoir) B+(***)
169. Michel Portal: Dockings (1997 [1998], Label Bleu) A-
170. Chris Potter Quartet: Sundiata (1993 [1995], Criss Cross) B+(***)
171. Mel Powell: Trios: Borderline/Thigamagig (1954 [1993], Vanguard) A-
172. Quartett: No Secrets (1988, New Albion) B+(**)
173. Freddy Randall & His Band: My Tiny Band Is Chosen: The Parlophone Years 1952-1957 (1952-57 [2017], Lake) B+(**)
174. The Recyclers: Visit (1995 [1997], Babel) B+(**)
175. Buddy Rich: Compact Jazz: Buddy Rich (1955-61 [1987], Verve)
176. Howard Riley: Flight (1971, Turtle) A-
177. Howard Riley: Feathers With Jaki (1984-88 [1996], Slam) B+(***)
178. Howard Riley: Consequences (2003 [2005], 33 Records) B+(***)
179. Howard Riley: Short Stories (Volume Two) (2004-06 [2006], Slam, 2CD) B+(**)
180. Max Roach: With the New Orchestra of Boston and the So What Brass Quintet (1993-95 [1996], Blue Note) B+(**)
181. Max Roach: To the Max! (1990-91 [1992], Enja, 2CD) B+(**)
182. Renee Rosnes: Art & Soul (1999, Blue Note) B+(**)
183. Jim Rotondi: Iron Man (2005 [2006], Criss Cross) B+(***)
184. ROVA Saxophone Quartet: Bingo (1996 [1998], Victo) B+(**)
185. Paul Rutherford/Philipp Wachsmann/Barry Guy: ISKRA NCKPA 1903 (1992 [1995], Maya) B+(**)
186. Samo Salamon Quartet: Ornethology (2003 [2004], Samo) A-
187. Samo Salomon Sextet: Ela's Dream (2004 [2005], Splasc(H)) B+(***)
188. Marit Sandvik: Song, Fall Soft (1995, Taurus) B+(***)
189. Michel Sardaby Trio: Night Cap (1970, Disques Debs) A-
190. Dave Schnitter: Sketch (2001 [2004], Omix/Sunnyside) B+(***)
191. Irene Schweizer/Maggie Nichols/George Lewis/Joëlle Léandre/Günter Sommer: The Storming of the Winter Palace (1986-88 [1988], Intakt) B+(***)
192. Jimmy Scott: Dream (1995, Sire) A-
193. Cecil Taylor/Bill Dixon/Tony Oxley: Cecil Taylor/Bill Dixon/Tony Oxley (2002, Victo) B+(**)
194. Sam "The Man" Taylor: Swingsation (1954-56 [1999], Verve) B+(***)

February 27

1. Don Aliquo: Growth (2022 [2023], Ear Up) B+(**)
2. Kwesi Arthur: Son of Jacob (2022, Ground Up Chale) B+(**)
3. Anthony Branker & Imagine: What Place Can Be for Us? A Suite in Ten Movements (2022 [2023], Origin) A-
4. Iris DeMent: Working on a World (2023, Flariella) A-
5. Margherita Fava: Tatatu (2022 [2023], self-released) A-
6. Satoko Fujii/Otomo Yoshihide: Perpetual Motion (2022 [2023], Ayler) B+(***)
7. Skip Grasso: Becoming (2022 [2023], Barking Coda Music) B
8. Scott Hamilton: Talk to Me, Baby (2022, Blau) B+(***)
9. Thomas Heberer/Ken Filiano/Phil Haynes: Spontaneous Composition (2022, Corner Store Music) B+(**)
10. Jo Lawry: Acrobats (2022 [2023], Whirlwind) A-
11. Yosef Gutman Levitt/Tal Yahalom: Tsuf Harim (2023, Soul Song) B+(***)
12. Dave Liebman: Live at Smalls (2022 [2023], Cellar Music) B+(***)
13. Delfeayo Marsalis Uptown Jazz Orchestra: Uptown on Mardi Gras Day (2022 [2023], Troubadour Jass) B+(***)
14. Jason Moran: From the Dancehall to the Battlefield (2022 [2023], Yes) A-
15. Ben Rosenblum Nebula Project: A Thousand Pebbles (2023, One Trick Dog) B+(*)
16. Markus Rutz: Storybook (2023, Jmarq) B+(**)
17. The Dave Stryker Trio: Prime (2022 [2023], Strikezone) B+(***)
18. Eldad Tarmu: Tarmu Jazz Quartet (2022 [2023], Queen of Bohemia) B+(**)
19. Rachel Therrien Latin Jazz Project: Mi Hogar (2022 [2023], Outside In Music) B+(**)
20. Greg Ward's Rogue Parade: Dion's Quest (2021 [2023], Sugah Hoof) B-
21. Alex Weiss: Most Don't Have Enough (2023, Ears & Eyes) B+(*)
22. Walter Blanding: The Olive Tree (1999, Criss Cross) B+(**)
23. Ray Brown: The Best of the Concord Years (1973-93 [2002], Concord, 2CD) B+(**)
24. Terri Lyne Carrington/Adam Rogers/Jimmy Haslip/Greg Osby: Structure (2003 [2004], ACT) B+(***)
25. Betty Carter: Look What I Got! (1988, Verve) B+(*)
26. Ron Carter/Jim Hall: Telephone (1984 [1985], Concord) B+(*)
27. Soesja Citroen: Soesja Citroen Sings Thelonious Monk (1983 [1994], Timeless) B+(**)
28. Soesja Citroen: Songs for Lovers and Losers (1996, Challenge) B+(**)
29. The Johnny Coles Quartet: New Morning (1982 [1983], Criss Cross) B+(***)
30. George Colligan: Agent 99 (1999 [2001], SteepleChase) B+(**)
31. Eddie Condon: 1928-1931 (1928-31 [1995], Timeless) B+(**)
32. Eddie Condon: The Town Hall Concerts Five and Six (1944, Jazzology) B+(***)
33. Eddie Condon's All-Stars: Jam Session Coast-to-Coast (1954, Columbia, EP) B+(***)
34. Eddie Condon: Bixieland (1955, Columbia) A-
35. Eddie Condon: Eddie Condon's Treasury of Jazz (1956, Columbia) B+(***)
36. Eddie Condon: Bixieland/Treasury of Jazz (1955-56 [2003], Collectables) B+(***)
37. Eddie Condon: In Japan (1964 [2002], Chiaroscuro) B+(***)
38. Chick Corea: Rendezvous in New York (2001 [2003], Stretch, 2CD) B+(**)
39. Johnny Costa: Classic Costa (1990-91 [1991], Chiaroscuro) B+(***)
40. The Sonny Criss Orchestra: Sonny's Dream (Birth of the New Cool) (1968, Prestige) B+(***)
41. Meredith D'Ambrosio: It's Your Dance (1985, Sunnyside) B+(***)
42. Lars Danielsson Quartet: Poems (1991, Dragon) A-
43. Stefano D'Anna Trio: Leapin' In (1991 [1992], Splasc(H)) B+(***)
44. Stefano D'Anna Quartet: Carousel (1998, Splasc(H)) B+(***)
45. Stefano D'Anna: Runa (2003 [2004], Splasc(H)) B+(***)
46. Carlo Actis Dato: Ankara Twist (1989 [1990], Splasc(H)) B+(***)
47. Carlo Actis Dato Quartet: Bagdad Boogie (1992, Splasc(H)) B+(**)
48. Carlo Actis Dato Quartet: Blue Cairo (1995 [1996], Splasc(H)) B+(**)
49. Carlo Actis Dato Quartet: Istanbul Rap (2002 [2003], YVP) A-
50. Wolfgang Dauner/Charlie Mariano/Dino Saluzzi: Pas De Trois (1989, Mood) B+(**)
51. Iris DeMent: The Trackless Woods (2015, Flariella) B+(*)
52. Danny D'Imperio: Blues for Philly Joe (1991 [1992], V.S.O.P.) A-
53. Danny D'Imperio: Hip to It (1992 [1993], V.S.O.P.) B+(**)
54. Johnny Dodds: The Chronological Johnny Dodds 1927 (1927 [1991], Classics) A-
55. Arne Domnérus Quartet: Sugar Fingers (1993, Phontastic) B+(***)
56. Kenny Drew Jr.: Third Phase (1989, Jazz City) B+(***)
57. Dutch Swing College Band: Live in 1960 (1960 [1988], Philips) B+(***)
58. Billy Eckstine: Everything I Have Is Yours: The MGM Years (1947-58 [1994], Verve, 2CD) B+(**)
59. Marty Ehrlich: Pliant Plaint (1987 [1988], Enja) B+(**)
60. Marty Ehrlich: New York Child (1995 [1996], Enja) B+(***)
61. Roy Eldridge & Vic Dickenson: With Eddie Locke and His Friends Feat. Budd Johnson, Tommy Flanagan, Major Holley: Recorded in Concert at St. Peter's Church, NYC, May 20, 1978 (1978 [1995], Storyville) B+(**)
62. Ethnic Heritage Ensemble: Three Guys From Chikago (1981, Moers Music) B+(**)
63. Bill Evans: The Brilliant (1980 [1990], Timeless) A-
64. John Fedchock: New York Big Band (1992 [1995], Reservoir) B+(***)
65. Maynard Ferguson: Birdland Dream Band (1956 [1957], Vik) B+(***)
66. Maynard Ferguson: Birdland Dream Band: Volume 2 (1956 [1957], Vik) B+(**)
67. Free Jazz Quartet: Premonitions (1989, Matchless) B+(***)
68. Chico Freeman: Chico (1977, India Navigation) B+(***)
69. Chico Freeman: Kings of Mali (1977 [1978], India Navigation) B+(**)
70. Chico Freeman: The Outside Within (1978 [1981], India Navigation) A-
71. Chico Freeman Quartet: No Time Left (1979, Black Saint) B+(***)
72. Chico Freeman/Von Freeman: Freeman & Freeman (1981 [1989], India Navigation) B+(***)
73. Chico Freeman: You'll Know When You Get There (1988 [1989], Black Saint) B+(***)
74. Don Friedman: My Romance: Solo Piano (1996 [1997], SteepleChase) B+(***)
75. Richard Galliano: Concerts Inédits (1996-98 [1999], Dreyfus, 3CD) A-
76. Vincent Gardner Quintet: Elbow Room (2005, SteepleChase) B+(**)
77. Charles Gayle Quartet: More Live at the Knitting Factory: February, 1993 (1993, Knitting Factory Works, 2CD) B+(***)
78. Michael Gibbs: Michael Gibbs (1970, Deram) A-
79. The Mike Gibbs Orchestra: Big Music (1988-90 [1996], ACT) B+(***)
80. Jon Gordon: The Things You Are (2005 [2007], ArtistShare) B+(***)
81. Stéphane Grappelli/Michel Petrucciani: Flamingo (1995 [1996], Dreyfus) B+(**)
82. Benny Green/Russell Malone: Jazz at the Bistro (2002 [2003], Telarc) B+(**)
83. Bobby Hackett and His Jazz Band: Coast Concert (1955 [1956], Capitol) B+(**)
84. Bobby Hackett/Jack Teagarden: Jazz Ultimate (1957 [1958], Capitol) B+(**)
85. Bobby Hackett: Hello Louis: Bobby Hackett Plays the Music of Louis Armstrong (1964, Epic) B+(***)
86. The Bobby Hackett Quartet Plus Vic Dickenson: This Is My Bag (1968 [1969], Project 3) B+(**)
87. Charlie Haden/Egberto Gismonti: In Montreal (1989 [2001], ECM) B+(**)
88. Charlie Haden/Jan Garbarek/Egberto Gismonti: Magico (1979 [1980], ECM) B+(*)
89. Charlie Haden/Jan Garbarek/Egberto Gismonti: Folk Songs (1979 [1981], ECM) B+(**)
90. Charlie Haden/Billy Higgins/Enrico Pieranunzi: First Song (1990 [1992], Soul Note) B+(***)
91. Jim Hall: Jazz Guitar (1957, Pacific Jazz) B+(**)
92. Jim Hall: Dialogues (1995, Telarc) B+(***)
93. Bengt Hallberg: Time on My Hands (1994-95 [1995], Improkomp, 2CD) B+(***)
94. Scott Hamilton: From the Beginning (1977-78 [2002], Concord, 2CD) A-
95. Scott Hamilton: Tenorshoes (1979 [1980], Concord) B+(***)
96. Lionel Hampton: Ring Dem Bells [Bluebird's Best] (1937-40 [2002], RCA Bluebird) A-
97. Lionel Hampton: Vol. 2: The Jumpin' Jive: The All-Star Groups: 1937-39 (1937-39 [1990], RCA Bluebird) A-
98. Lionel Hampton and His Orchestra: Midnight Sun: The Original American Decca Recordings (1946-47 [1993], MCA) B+(**)
99. George Haslam: Duos East West (1997 [1998], Slam) B+(***)
100. George Haslam/Paul Hession: Pendle Hawk Carapace (2002, Slam) B+(**)
101. George Haslam/Borah Bergman/Paul Hession: The Mahout (2003 [2004], Slam) B+(**)
102. Jon Hazilla Trio: Tiny Capers (2001, Double-Time) B+(**)
103. Thomas Heberer/Dieter Manderscheid: Chicago Breakdown: The Music of Jelly Roll Morton (1989 [1993], Jazz Haus Musik) B+(***)
104. Thomas Heberer/Dieter Manderscheid: What a Wonderful World (2001 [2002], Jazz Haus Musik) B+(**)
105. Peter Herborn: Large One (1997 [1998], Jazzline) B+(**)
106. Fred Hersch/Jay Clayton: Beautiful Love (1994 [2017], Sunnyside) B+(**)
107. John Hicks: Live at Maybeck Recital Hall, Volume Seven (1990 [1991], Concord) B+(***)
108. John Hicks: Impressions of Mary Lou (1998 [2000], HighNote) B+(***)
109. Andrew Hill: Grass Roots (1968, Blue Note) B+(*)
110. Andrew Hill: Grass Roots [Connoisseur Series] (1968 [2000], Blue Note) B+(*)
111. Andrew Hill: Lift Every Voice (1969 [1970], Blue Note) B
112. Andrew Hill: Lift Every Voice [Connoisseur Series (1969-70 [2001], Blue Note) B-
113. Andrew Hill Trio: Invitation (1974 [1992], SteepleChase) B+(**)
114. Andrew Hill: Spiral (1974-75 [1975], Arista/Freedom) A-
115. Andrew Hill: Divine Revelation (1975 [1994], SteepleChase) B+(**)
116. Andrew Hill Trio: Strange Serenade (1980, Soul Note) B+(***)
117. Andrew Hill: Faces of Hope (1980, Soul Note) B+(*)
118. Dave Holland Quintet: Points of View (1997 [1998], ECM) B+(**)
119. Dave Holland Quintet: Not for Nothin' (2000 [2001], ECM) B+(**)
120. Yuri Honing: Seven (2001, Jazz in Motion/Challenge) B+(**)
121. Tristan Honsinger: A Camel's Kiss (1999 [2000], ICP) B+(***)
122. Elmo Hope Ensemble: Sounds From Rikers Island (1963 [2003], Fresh Sound) B+(***)
123. Shirley Horn: May the Music Never End (2003, Verve) A-
124. Wayne Horvitz: 4 + 1 Ensemble (1998, Intuition) B+(***)
125. Dick Hyman & John Sheridan: Forgotten Dreams: Archives of Novelty Piano (1920's-1930's) (2001 [2002], Arbors) B+(***)
126. Abdullah Ibrahim Trio: Yarona (1995, Tiptoe) A-
127. Abdullah Ibrahim: Cape Town Flowers (1997, Tiptoe) B+(**)
128. Albert King: The Very Best of Albert King [Blues Masters: The Essential Blues Collection] (1960-73 [1999], Rhino) A-
129. Dave Liebman: Drum Ode (1974 [1975], ECM) A-
130. David Liebman/Richard Beirach: Double Edge (1985 [1987], Storyville) B+(**)
131. Dave Liebman Group: Miles Away (1994 [1995], Owl) B+(**)
132. Bobby Marchan: There's Something on Your Mind: The Greatest Hits (1960-72 [2014], Fuel 2000) B+(**)
133. The New York Allstars: Oh, Yeah! The New York Allstars Play More Music of Louis Armstrong (1998, Nagel Heyer) B+(***)
134. The New York Allstars: Hey Ba-Ba-Re-Bop!: The New York Allstars Play Lionel Hampton: Volume One: (1998 [1999], Nagel Heyer) A-
135. Return to Forever: The Anthology (1973-76 [2008], Concord, 2CD) C
136. Return to Forever Featuring Chick Corea: Hymn to the Seventh Galaxy (1973, Polydor) C
137. Return to Forever Featuring Chick Corea: Where Have I Known You Before (1974, Polydor) C
138. Return to Forever Featuring Chick Corea: No Mystery (1975, Polydor) C-
139. Return to Forever: Musicmagic (1977, Columbia) C-
140. Huey "Piano" Smith & His Clowns: Having a Good Time (1957-58 [1959], Ace) A-
141. Huey "Piano" Smith: That'll Get It: Even More of the Best (1956-62 [1999], Westside) B+(**)
142. Tough Young Tenors: Alone Together (1991, Antilles) B+(***)
143. Junior Wells & the Aces: Live in Boston 1966 (1966 [2010], Delmark) B+(**)
144. Junior Wells: Live at Theresa's 1975 (1975 [2006], Delmark) B+(***)
145. Simon H. Fell: Composition No. 12.5: Compilation II for Improvisers, Jazz Ensemble and Electronics (1990 [1999], Bruce's Fingers) ++
146. Simon H. Fell: Composition No. 30: Compilation III: For Improvisers, Big Band and Chamber Ensemble (1998, Bruce's Fingers) +
147. Paul Hession/Alan Wilkinson/Simon H. Fell: Foom! Foom! (1992, Bruce's Fingers) +

January 31

1. 75 Dollar Bill: Social Music at Troost Vol. 3: (Other) People's Music (2015-17 [2022], self-released) A-
2. Ab-Soul: Herbert (2022, Top Dawg) B
3. Courtney Marie Andrews: Loose Future (2022, Fat Possum) B+(**)
4. Archers of Loaf: Reason in Decline (2022, Merge) B+(*)
5. Art Ensemble of Chicago: The Sixth Decade From Paris to Paris: Live at Sons D'Hiver (2020 [2023], RogueArt, 2CD) A-
6. Asake: Mr. Money With the Vibe (2022, YBNL Nation/Empire) B+(***)
7. Authentically Plastic: Raw Space (2022, Hakuna Kulala) B+(**)
8. Avantdale Bowling Club: Trees (2022, Years Gone By) B+(***)
9. Backxwash: His Happiness Shall Come First Even Though We Are Suffering (2022, Ugly Hag) B+(**)
10. John Bailey: Time Bandits (2022 [2023], Freedom Road) B+(**)
11. Kelsea Ballerini: Subject to Change (2022, Black River) B+(*)
12. Lucian Ban: Ways of Disappearing (2021 [2022], Sunnyside) B+(**)
13. Barcelona Art Orchestra: Ragtime Stories (2021 [2022], UnderPool) B+(***)
14. Batida: Neon Colonialismo (2022, Crammed Discs) B+(**)
15. Ecko Bazz: Mmaso (2022, Hakuna Kulala) B+(**)
16. Lakecia Benjamin: Phoenix (2022 [2023], Whirlwind) A-
17. Bruno Berle: No Reino Dos Afetos (2022, Far Out) B+(**)
18. Blackpink: Born Pink (2022, YG Entertainment) B+(***)
19. Bliss Quintet: Dramaqueen (2022, Jazzland) B+(*)
20. The Bobby Lees: Bellevue (2022, Ipecac) A-
21. Bodysync: Radio Active (2022, self-released) B
22. Apollo Brown & Philmore Greene: Cost of Living (2022, Mello Music Group) A-
23. Buruklyn Boyz: East Mpaka London (2022, self-released) B+(**)
24. The Cactus Blossoms: One Day (2022, Walkie Talkie) B
25. Bill Callahan: YTILAER (2022, Drag City) B+(*)
26. Loyle Carner: Hugo (2022, EMI) B+(**)
27. Paul Cauthen: Country Coming Down (2022, Thirty Tigers/Velvet Rose) B+(*)
28. Sarah Mary Chadwick: Flipped It (2022, Kill Rock Stars, EP) B
29. Chat Pile: God's Country (2022, The Flenser) B+(*)
30. Che Noir: The Last Remnants (2022, TCF Music Group, EP) B+(**)
31. Brent Cobb: And Now, Let's Turn to Page . . . (2022, Ol' Buddy) B+(**)
32. Luke Combs: Growin' Up (2022, Columbia Nashville) B+(*)
33. Alaide Costa: O Que Meus Calos Dizem Sobre Mim (2022, Tres Selos) B+(***)
34. Madison Cunningham: Revealer (2022, Verve Forecast) B+(**)
35. Rosalie Cunningham: Two Piece Puzzle (2022, Machine Elf) B
36. Czarface: Czarmageddon (2022, Silver Age) B+(***)
37. Lucrecia Dalt: ¡Ay! (2022, RVNG Intl) A-
38. Sarah Davachi: Two Sisters (2022, Late Music) B+(*)
39. Richard Dawson: The Ruby Chord (2022, Domino) B-
40. DJ Lag: Meeting With the King (2022, Ice Drop) B+(***)
41. Drake: Honestly, Nevermind (2022, OVO Sound/Republic) B+(*)
42. Drake & 21 Savage: Her Loss (2022, OVO Sound/Republic) B
43. Falkner Evans: Through the Lines (2022 [2023], CAP) B+(**)
44. Brent Faiyaz: Wasteland (2022, Lost Kids) B+(*)
45. First Aid Kit: Palomino (2022, Columbia) B+(*)
46. Focalistic: Ghetto Gospel (2022, 18 Area Holdings) B+(***)
47. Mimi Fox Organ Trio: One for Wes (2022 [2023], Origin) B+(*)
48. Mabe Fratti: Se Ve Desde Aquí (2022, Unheard Of Hope) B+(**)
49. Fred Frith/Susana Santos Silva: Laying Demons to Rest (2021 [2023], RogueArt) B+(***)
50. Gabriels: Angels & Queens Part 1 (2022, Atlas Artists/Parlophone) B+(**)
51. Moktar Gania & Gwana Soul: Gwana Soul (2022, MusjoMusic/Nuits d'Afrique) B+(***)
52. George: Letters to George (2022 [2023], Out of Your Head) B+(***)
53. Ghost: Impera (2022, Loma Vista) B-
54. Gilla Band: Most Normal (2022, Rough Trade) B
55. Keiji Haino: My Lord Music, I Most Humbly Beg Your Indulgence in the Hope That You Will Do Me the Honour of Permitting This Seed Called Keiji Haino to Be Planted Within You (2019 [2022], Purple Tap/Black Editions) B+(*)
56. Hallelujah the Hills: The Music of the Beatles as Channeled in 1958 by the Echo Lake Home for the Potentially Clairvoyant (2022, Hallelujah the Hills) B+(*)
57. Hard Rubber Orchestra: Iguana (2022, Redshift) B+(*)
58. Marina Herlop: Pripyat (2022, Pan) B+(*)
59. Fred Hersch & Esperanza Spalding: Alive at the Village Vanguard (2022 [2023], Palmetto) B+(***)
60. Honey Dijon: Black Girl Magic (2022, Classic) B+(***)
61. Horse Lords: Comradely Objects (2022, RVNG Intl) B+(***)
62. Hot Chip: Freakout/Release (2022, Domino) B+(*)
63. Ryoji Ikeda: Ultratronics (2022, Noton) B+(*)
64. Jeremy Ivey: Invisible Pictures (2022, Anti-) B
65. Gisle Røen Johansen: Kveldsragg (2018 [2022], Jazzaggression) B+(***)
66. Sly Johnson: 55.4 (2022, BBE) B+(**)
67. Khruangbin & Leon Bridges: Texas Sun (2020, Dead Oceans, EP) B+(**)
68. Khruangbin & Leon Bridges: Texas Moon (2022, Dead Oceans, EP) B+(*)
69. KMRU & Aho Ssan: Limen (2022, Subtext) B+(*)
70. Knucks: Alpha Place (2022, Nodaysoff) B+(**)
71. Pierre Kwenders: José Louis and the Paradox of Love (2022, Arts & Crafts) B+(*)
72. Anysia Kym: Soliloquy (2022, self-released, EP) B+(*)
73. Lambchop: The Bible (2022, Merge/City Slang) B
74. Mike LeDonne/Eric Alexander/Jeremy Pelt/Vincent Herring/Kenny Washington/Peter Washington: The Heavy Hitters (2022 [2023], Cellar) B+(**)
75. Leroy [c0ncernn]: Dariacore 3 . . . At Least I Think That's What It's Called? (2022, self-released) B+(***)
76. Leroy: Dariacore (2021, self-released) B+(**)
77. Leroy: Dariacore 2: Enter Here, Hell to the Left (2021, self-released) B+(**)
78. Linqua Franqa: Bellringer (2022, Ernest Jennings) B+(**)
79. Live Forever: A Tribute to Billy Joe Shaver (2022, New West) A-
80. Zack Lober: No Fill3r (2022 [2023], Zennez) B+(*)
81. Logic: Vinyl Days (2022, Def Jam) B+(**)
82. Lyrics Born: Vision Board (2022, Mobile Home) A-
83. Doug MacDonald: Big Band Extravaganza (2022 [2023], DMAC Music) B
84. Madalitso Band: Musakayike (2022, Bongo Joe) A-
85. Kali Malone: Living Torch (2022, Portraits GRM) B
86. Marlowe: Marlowe 3 (2022, Mello Music) A-
87. The Mars Volta: The Mars Volta (2022, Clouds Hill) B
88. Martha: Please Don't Take Me Back (2022, Dirtnap) B+(*)
89. The Master Musicians of Jajouka Led by Bachir Attir: Dancing Under the Moon (2022, Glitterbeat, 2CD) B+(*)
90. Joanna Mattrey/Gabby Fluke-Mogul: Oracle (2022, Relative Pitch) B+(**)
91. MC Bin Laden: Invasão Dos Fluxos (2022, Kondzilla) B+(***)
92. Fergus McCreadie: Forest Floor (2022, Edition) B+(**)
93. Carson McHone: Still Life (2022, Merge) B+(*)
94. Joe McPhee & Tomeka Reid: Let Our Rejoicing Rise (2021 [2022], Corbett vs. Dempsey) B+(**)
95. Metropolitan Jazz Octet: The Bowie Project (2020-22 [2023], Origin) B
96. Tyler Mitchell Octet: Sun Ra's Journey (2021 [2022], Cellar) B+(***)
97. Montparnasse Musique: Archeology (2022, Real World) A-
98. Moonchild Sanelly: Phases (2022, Transgressive) A-
99. Simon Moullier: Isla (2022 [2023], self-released) B+(**)
100. Nas: King's Disease III (2022, Mass Appeal) B+(***)
101. Native Sound System: Nativeworld (2022, Native) B+(*)
102. Youssou N'Dour Et Le Super Etoile De Dakar: Special Fin D'Année 2022 (2022, self-released, EP) B+(**)
103. Nerves Baddington: Micro (2022, Apt. B Productions) B+(***)
104. Nerves Baddington: Macro (2022, Apt. B Productions) B+(***)
105. Maggie Nicols: Are You Ready? (2021 [2022], Otoroku) B+(*)
106. Noori & His Dorpa Band: Beja Power! Electric Soul & Brass From Sudan's Red Sea Coast (2022, Ostinato) B+(***)
107. Nord1kone/DJ Mrok: Tower of Babylon (2022, SplitSLAM) A-
108. Obongjayar: Some Nights I Dream of Doors (2022, September) B+(**)
109. Oort Smog: Smeared Pulse Transfers (2017 [2019], Sweatband, EP) B+(*)
110. Oort Smog: Every Motherfucker Is Your Brother (2022, AKP) B+(**)
111. Ozzy Osbourne: Patient Number 9 (2022, Epic) B-
112. Oùat: Elastic Bricks (2021 [2022], Umlaut) B+(**)
113. Kim Petras: Slut Pop (2022, Republic, EP) A-
114. PinkPantheress: Take Me Home (2022, Warner Music, EP) B+(*)
115. Pongo: Sakidila (2022, Virgin) A-
116. Simona Premazzi: Wave in Gravity: Solo Piano (2021 [2023], PRE) B+(**)
117. Aaron Raitiere: Single Wide Dreamer (2022, Dinner Time) B+(***)
118. Rema: Rave & Roses (2022, Marvin/Jonzing World) B+(***)
119. Dawn Richard & Spencer Zahn: Pigments (2022, Merge) B
120. Rizomagic: Voltaje Raizal (2021, Disasters by Choice) B+(**)
121. Scrunchies: Feral Coast (2022, Dirtnap) B+(***)
122. Séketxe: Funjada (Kandendue Kaluanda) (2022, Chasing Dreams) B+(**)
123. Elliott Sharp/Eric Mingus: Songs From a Rogue State (2022, Zoar) B+(*)
124. ShrapKnel: Metal Lung (2022, Backwoodz Studioz) B+(*)
125. Jim Snidero: Far Far Away (2022 [2023], Savant) B+(***)
126. Somadina: Heart of the Heavenly Undeniable (2022, self-released) A-
127. Stormzy: This Is What I Mean (2022, Def Jam) B
128. Styroform Winos: Styrofoam Winos Play Their Favorite M. Hurley Songs (2022, Sophomore Lounge) B+(*)
129. They Hate Change: Finally, New (2022, Jagjaguwar) B+(*)
130. Pat Thomas: Pat Thomas Plays the Duke (2021 [2022], New Jazz and Improvised Music) B+(*)
131. Vieux Farka Touré & Khruangbin: Ali (2022, Dead Oceans) B+(***)
132. Kalia Vandever: Regrowth (2022, New Amsterdam) B+(***)
133. Phil Venable: Bassworks, Vol. 1 (2022, Soul City Sounds) B+(*)
134. Skip Walker: Tina's Contemplation: A Reflection on the Genius of Tina Brooks (2022, Skip Walker Music) B+(***)
135. Wau Wau Collectif: Mariage (2022, Sahel Sounds) B+(*)
136. The Wonder Years: The Hum Goes On Forever (2022, Hopeless) B
137. Yelawolf/Shooter Jennings: Sometimes Y (2022, Slumerican) B
138. Terry Allen & the Panhandle Mystery Band: Smokin the Dummy (1980 [2022], Paradise of Bachelors) B+(**)
139. Terry Allen & the Panhandle Mystery Band: Bloodlines (1983 [2022], Paradise of Bachelors) B+(***)
140. Ashbury Stabbins Duo: Fire Without Bricks (1976 [2021], Corbett vs. Dempsey) B+(*)
141. Chet Baker Trio: Live in Paris: The Radio France Recordings 1983-1984 (1983-84 [2022], Elemental Music, 2CD) B+(*)
142. Broadcast: The Maida Vale Sessions (1996-2003 [2022], Warp) B+(*)
143. Miles Davis: Miles Davis With Tadd Dameron Revisited: Live 1949 at the Royal Roost NYC & in Paris at Festival Internationale De Jazz (1949 [2023], Ezz-Thetics) B+(***)
144. Miles Davis Quintet: 2nd Session 1956 Revisited (1956 [2022], Ezz-Thetics) A-
145. Disco Reggae Rockers (1973-86 [2022], Soul Jazz) B
146. Iftin Band: Mogadishu's Finest: The Al-Uruba Sessions (1982-87 [2022], Ostinato) B+(***)
147. Laddio Bolocko: '97-'99 (1997-99 [2022], Castle Face) B+(***)
148. Laddio Bolocko: The Strange Warmings of Laddio Bolocko (1997, Hungarian) B+(**)
149. Laddio Bolocko: In Real Time (1998, Hungarian) A-
150. Laddio Bolocko: As If By Remote (1999, Hungarian, EP) B+(**)
151. Pedro Lima: Recordar É Viver: Antologia Vol. 1 (1981-87 [2022], Bongo Joe) B+(***)
152. Mainstream Funk: Funk, Soul, Spiritual Jazz 1971-75 (1971-75 [2022], WeWantSounds) B+(**)
153. Rise Jamaica! Jamaican Independence Special (1962 [2022], Trojan, 2CD) B+(***)
154. Freddy Roland Y Su Orquesta De Moda: Freddy Roland Y Su Orquesta De Moda (1968 [2022], Vampisoul) A-
155. Abash [Tommy Skotte/Anders Ekholm/Nils Danell]: Abash (1993, Dragon) B+(***)
156. Arcana: The Last Wave (1995 [1996], DIW) B+(***)
157. Albert Ayler: Nuits De La Fondation Maeght 1970 (1970 [2002], Water) A-
158. Derek Bailey: Drop Me Off at 96th (1986-87 [1994], Scatter) B+(**)
159. Chet Baker: The Best Thing for You (1977 [1989], A&M) A-
160. Chet Baker Quartet Featuring Phil Markowitz: Live at Nick's (1978 [1989], Criss Cross) B+(***)
161. Chet Baker Quintet Featuring Warne Marsh: Blues for a Reason (1984 [1985], Criss Cross) A-
162. Chet Baker Trio Featuring Philip Catherine: Chet's Choice (1985 [1989], Criss Cross) A-
163. Jon Balke & Magnetic North Orchestra: Kyanos (2001 [2002], ECM) B+(**)
164. Dave Bartholomew: The Big Beat of Dave Bartholomew: 20 of His Milestone Productions 1949-1960 (1949-60 (2002), Capitol) B+(**)
165. Berlin Contemporary Jazz Orchestra: Berlin Contemporary Jazz Orchestra (1989 [1990], ECM) B+(***)
166. Tony Bevan/Paul Rogers/Steve Noble: Bigshots (1991 [1992], Incus) B+(*)
167. Tony Bevan/Alexander Frangenheim/Steve Noble: Twisters (1995 [1996], Scatter) B+(*)
168. Michiel Borstlap: The Sextet Live! (1995, Challenge, 2CD) B+(**)
169. Anthony Braxton: In the Tradition (1974 [1989], Steeplechase) B+(**)
170. Anthony Braxton: In the Tradition: Volume 2 (1974 [1987], Steeplechase) B+(**)
171. Anthony Braxton: Five Compositions (Quartet) 1986 (1986, Black Saint) B+(***)
172. Anthony Braxton: Ninetet (Yoshi's) 1997 Vol. 1 (1997 [2002], Leo, 2CD) B+(***)
173. Bob Brookmeyer New Art Orchestra: New Works/Celebration (1997 [1999], Challenge) B+(**)
174. Reuben Brown Trio: Ice Scape (1994 [1997], SteepleChase) B+(***)
175. Reuben Brown: Blue and Brown (1994 [1998], SteepleChase) B+(**)
176. Dave Brubeck: Octet (1948-49 [1991], Fantasy/OJC) B+(**)
177. Dave Brubeck Quartet: Jazz at the College of the Pacific (1953 [1987], Fantasy/OJC) B+(***)
178. The Dave Brubeck Quartet: Brubeck Time (1954 [1955], Columbia) B+(***)
179. The Dave Brubeck Quartet: Jazz Impressions of the U.S.A. (1956-57 [1957], Columbia) B+(***)
180. The Dave Brubeck Quartet: Jazz Impressions of Eurasia (1958, Columbia) B+(**)
181. The Dave Brubeck Quartet: Jazz Impressions of Japan (1964, Columbia) A-
182. The Dave Brubeck Quartet: Jazz Impressions of New York (1964 [1965], Columbia) B+(***)
183. Gary Burton/Keith Jarrett: Gary Burton and Keith Jarrett (1969-70 [1971], Atlantic) B
184. Doc Cheatham: Hey Doc! [The Definitive Black & Blue Sessions] (1975 [1997], Black and Blue) B+(**)
185. Stoney Edwards: Mississippi You're on My Mind (1975, Capitol) A-
186. Jan Garbarek Quartet: Afric Pepperbird (1970 [1971], ECM) B+(***)
187. Jan Garbarek/Bobo Stenson/Terje Rypdal/Arild Andersen/Jon Christensen: Sart (1971, ECM) B+(***)
188. Jan Garbarek/Arild Andersen/Edward Vesala: Triptykon (1972 [1973], ECM) B+(***)
189. Jan Garbarek: Places (1977 [1978], ECM) A-
190. Mon Laferte: Mon Laferte Vol. 1 (2015, Intolerancia) B+(*)
191. Jackie McLean & Tina Brooks: Street Singer (1960 [1980], Blue Note) A-
192. Bernt Rosengren: Notes From Underground (1973 [1992], EMI Svenska) B+(***)
193. Bernt Rosengren: Stockholm Dues (1965 [1989], Columbia) B+(**)
194. Jimmy Rowles and George Mraz: Music's the Only Thing That's on My Mind (1976 [1981], Progressive) B+(**)
195. Jimmy Rowles: Shade and Light [The Definitive Black & Blue Sessions] (1978 [2001], Black & Blue) B+(***)
196. Terje Rypdal: Lux Aeterna (2000 [2002], ECM) B-
197. Terje Rypdal: After the Rain (1976, ECM) B
198. Randy Sandke and the New York Allstars: The Rediscovered Louis and Bix (1999 [2000], Nagel Heyer) A-
199. Louis Sclavis/Dominique Pifarély/Marc Ducret/Bruno Chevillon: Acoustic Quartet (1993 [1994], ECM) B+(***)
200. Louis Sclavis Sextet: Les Violences de Rameau (1995-96 [1996], ECM) B+(**)
201. Louis Sclavis Sextet: Ellington on the Air (1991-92 [2016], Ouch!) B+(***)
202. Louis Sclavis Quintet: L'Affrontement Des Prétendants (2000 [2001], ECM) B+(***)
203. Bud Shank: The Doctor Is In (1991 [1992], Candid) B+(***)
204. Tommy Smith: Spartacus (2000 [2001], Spartacus) B+(**)
205. Gianluigi Trovesi: Around Small Fairy Tales (1998, Soul Note) B+(**)
206. Gianluigi Trovesi/Gianni Coscia: In Cerca Di Cibo (1999 [2000], ECM) B+(**)
207. Gianluigi Trovesi: Dedalo (2001 [2002], Enja) A-
208. Gianluigi Trovesi Ottetto: Fugace (2002 [2003], ECM) B+(***)
209. Lucinda Williams: Little Honey (2008, Lost Highway) B+(***)
210. Alexisonfire: Otherness (2022, Dine Alone) -
211. PinkPantheress: To Hell With It (2021, Parlophone, EP) A-
212. Immanuel Wilkins: The 7th Hand (2022, Blue Note) A-