Jazz (1960–70s)

Juhani Aaltonen (1935– )

Mother Tongue [2002, TUM], A–
Strings Revisited [2002, TUM], B+(**)
w/Reggie Workman, Andrew Cyrille: Reflections [2003, TUM], A–
Conclusions [2009, TUM], A–
w/Heikki Sarmanto: Conversations [2010, TUM], A–
To Future Memories [2010, TUM], B+(***)
w/Iro Haarla: Kirkastus [2013, TUM], B+(***)
w/Raoul Björkenheim: Awakening [2016, Eclipse], B+(**)
w/Jonas Kullhammar, Christian Meaas Svendsen, Ilmari Heikinheimo: The Father, the Sons and the Junnu [2019, Moserobie], A–

Ahmed Abdullah (1947– )

Melodic Art-Tet: Melodic Art-Tet [1974, No Business], A–
The Group: w/Marion Brown, Billy Bang, Sirone, Fred Hopkins, Andrew Cyrille: Live [1986, NoBusiness], A
Liquid Song [1987, Silkheart], A–
Ahmed Abdullah and the Solomonic Quintet Featuring Charles Moffett [1987, Silkheart], B+(***)
Tara's Song [2004, TUM], A–

Emmanuel Abdul-Rahim

Harlem [1988, Acid Jazz], B+(**)

Kaoru Abe (1948–78)

w/Sabu Toyozumi: Mannyoka [1976, NoBusiness], B+(***)

John Abercrombie (1944–2017)

Timeless [1974, ECM], B
w/Ralph Towner: Sargasso Sea [1976, ECM], B–
Arcade [1978, ECM], B+(***)
Abercrombie Quartet [1979, ECM], B+(*)
M [1980, ECM], B+(**)
The First Quartet [1978–80, ECM, 3CD], B+(**)
Animato [1989, ECM], B+
While We're Young [1992, ECM], B
November [1992, ECM], B+
w/Arthur Blythe, Terri Lyne Carrington, Anthony Cox, Mark Feldman, Gust Tsilis: Echoes [1996, Alessa], B+(*)
w/Jarek Smietana: Speak Easy [1999, PAO], B+
Cat 'n' Mouse [2002, ECM], A–
Class Trip [2003, ECM], B+
The Third Quartet [2006, ECM], B+(***)
Wait Till You See Her [2008, ECM], B+(**)
Within a Song [2011, ECM], B+(***)
Up and Coming [2016, ECM], B+(*)

Muhal Richard Abrams (1930–2017)

Levels and Degrees of Light [1967, Delmark], B–
Young at Heart / Wise in Time [1969, 1996), Delmark], B+(**)
Things to Come From Those Now Gone [1972, Delmark], A–
Afrisong [1975, Why Not], A–
View from Within [1984, Black Saint], B
The Hearinga Suite [1989, Black Saint], B+
Blu Blu Blu [1991, Black Saint], B+
Family Talk [1993, Black Saint], B
Think All, Focus One [1994, Black Saint], B+(***)
Song for All [1995, Black Saint], B+(***)
One Line, Two Views [1995, New World], B
w/Marty Ehrlich: The Open Air Meeting [1996, New World], B+
Vision Towards Essence [1998, Pi], B+(**)
w/George Lewis, Roscoe Mitchell: Streaming [2005, Pi], B+(*)
w/Fred Anderson, George Lewis: SoundDance [2009–2010, Pi, 2CD], A–

George Adams (1940–92)

Sound Suggestions [1979, ECM], B+(*)
w/Don Pullen: Don't Lose Control [1979, Soul Note], B+(***)
w/Dannie Richmond: Hand to Hand [1980, Soul Note], B+
w/Don Pullen: Earth Beams [1980, Timeless], A–
w/Don Pullen: Life Line [1981, Timeless], B+(*)
Melodic Excursions [1982, Timeless], B+(*)
w/Don Pullen: City Gates [1983, Timeless], B+
w/Don Pullen: Live at the Village Vanguard [1983, Soul Note], A–
w/Don Pullen: Live at the Village Vanguard Vol. 2 [1983, Soul Note], B+
w/Dannie Richmond: Gentlemen's Agreement [1983, Soul Note], B+(*)
Decisions [1984, Timeless], B+(**)
w/Don Pullen: Live at Montmartre [1985, Timeless], B+(**)
Nightingale [1989, Blue Note], B+

Air [1971–1986]

Air Song [1975, Why Not], B+(***)
Air Time [1977, Nessa], B+
Live Air [1976–77, Black Saint], B+(*)
Open Air Suit [1978, Novus], B+(**)
Montreux Suisse Air: Live at Montreux 1978 [1978, Arista Novus], B+(*)
Lore [1979, Novus], A
Air Mail [1980, Black Saint], B+(**)
80 Degrees Below '82 [1982, Antilles], A–
New Air: Live at Montreal International Jazz Festival [1983, Black Saint], B+(***)
New Air: Air Show No. 1 [1986, Black Saint], B+(**)

Tohru Aizawa

Tachibana Vol. 1 [1975, BBE], A–

Toshiko Akiyoshi (1929– )

Toshiko-Mariano Quartet [1960, Candid], B+
Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band: Tales of a Courtesan (Oirantan) [1976, RCA], B+(***)
The Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band [1974–76, Novus], B+
Finesse [1978, Concord], B
Hiroshima: Rising From the Abyss [2002, True Life], B+(**)

Monty Alexander (1944– )

Ivory and Steel [1980, Concord], B+
w/Ernest Ranglin: Rocksteady [2003, Telarc], C–
Live at the Iridium [2005, Telarc], B
Concrete Jungle: The Music of Bob Marley [2005, Telarc], B

Roland Alexander (1935–2006)

Pleasure Bent [1961, New Jazz], B+(**)

Hasaan Ibn Ali (1931–80)

Metaphysics: The Lost Atlantic Album [1965, Omnivore], A–
Retrospect in Retirement of Delay: The Solo Recordings [1962–65, Omnivore,, 2CD], B+(**)
Reaching for the Stars: Trios/Duos/Solos [1962–65, Omnivore], B+(**)

Rashied Ali (1935–2009)

Rashied Ali Quintet: First Time Out: Live at Slugs 1967 [1967, Survival], B+(*)
w/Frank Lowe: Duo Exchange [1972, Knitting Factory], A–
w/Leroy Jenkins: Swift Are the Winds the Life [1973, Survival], A–
w/Arthur Rhames: The Dynamic Duo [1981, Ayler, 2 CD], B+
w/Borah Bergman, Joe McPhee, Wilber Morris, Myra Melford: The October Revolution [1994, Evidence], B+
Charles Gayle, William Parker: By Any Means: Live at Crescendo [2007, Ayler, 2 CD], B+(*)

Jan Allan (1934– )

Jan Allan: 70 [1968–69, Phono Suecia], B+

Barry Altschul (1943– )

w/David Izenson, Perry Robinson: Stop Time: Live at Prince Street, 1978 [1978, NoBusiness], A–
For Stu [1979, Soul Note], B+(**)
Irina [1983, Soul Note], B+(***)
That's Nice [1985, Soul Note], B+(*)
The 3Dom Factor [2012, TUM], A–
Barry Altschul and 3Dom Factor: Tales of the Unforeseen [2014, TUM], A–
Barry Altschul 3Dom Factor: Live in Krakow [2016, Not Two], A–
Barry Altschul's 3Dom Factor: Long Tall Sunshine [2021, Not Two], A–

Amalgam

Prayer for Peace [1969, FMR], A

Franco Ambrosetti (1941– )

Gin and Pentatonic [1983–85, Enja], B
Franco Ambrosetti Quintet: Long Waves [2019, Unit], B+(***)
Franco Ambrosetti Band: Lost Within You [2020, Unit], B+(**)
Nora [2022, Enja], B+(*)

AMM [1965– ]

AMMusic 1966 [1966, Matchless], B
The Crypt — 12th June 1968 [1968, Matchless, 2 CD], B
Newfoundland [1992, Matchless], B

Curtis Amy (1929–2002)

w/Paul Bryant: The Blues Message [1960, Pacific Jazz], B+(***)
w/Paul Bryant: Meetin' Here [1961, Pacific Jazz], B+(**)
w/Frank Butler: Groovin' Blue [1961, Pacific Jazz], B+(**)
Way Down [1962, Pacific Jazz], B+(**)
Tippin' On Through [1962, Pacific Jazz], B+(*)
Groovin' Blue / Way Down / Tippin' On Through [1961–62, Fresh Sound, 2CD], B+(**)
w/Dupree Bolton: Katanga! [1962–63, Pacific Jazz], A–
Curtis Amy Sextet: Peace for Love [1994, Fresh Sound], B+(***)

Arild Andersen (1945– )

Clouds in My Head [1975, ECM], A–
Shimri [1976, ECM], B+(***)
Green Shading Into Blue [1978, ECM], B+(**)
Green in Blue: Early Quartets [1975–78, ECM, 3 CD], B+(***)
Hyperborean [1996, ECM], A–
Rarum XIX: Selected Recordings [1975–99, ECM], A–
Electra [2002–2003, ECM], B+(**)
w/Vassilis Tsabropoulos, John Marshall: The Triangle [2004, ECM], B+(***)
w/Tommy Smith, Paolo Vinaccia: Live at Belleville [2007, ECM], A–
w/Tommy Smith, Scottish National Jazz Orchestra: Celebration [2010, ECM], B
w/Tommy Smith, Paolo Vinaccia: Mira [2012, ECM], B+(***)
In-House Science [2016, ECM], A–

Chris Anderson (1926–2008)

Inverted Image / My Romance [1960–61, Fresh Sound], A–

Fred Anderson (1929–2010)

Dark Day + Live in Verona [1979, Atavistic Unheard Music Series, 2CD], A–
The Milwaukee Tapes Vol. 1 [1980, Atavistic Unheard Music Series], B+(***)
The Milwaukee Tapes, Vol. 2 [1980, Corbett vs. Dempsey], B+(***)
Fred Anderson Quartet: Live Volume V [1994, FPE], B+(***)
w/Ken Vandermark: Fred Anderson / DKV Trio [1996, Okka Disk], B+(*)
w/Hamid Drake, Kidd Jordan, William Parker: 2 Days in April [1999, Eremite], B–
On the Run: Live at the Velvet Lounge [2001, Delmark], B+(***)
Back at the Velvet Lounge [2002, Delmark], A–
w/Hamid Drake: Back Together Again [2004, Thrill Jockey, 2 CD], A–
w/Hamid Drake, William Parker: Blue Winter [2004, Eremite, 2 CD], A–
Timeless: Live at the Velvet Lounge [2005, Delmark], A–
w/Hamid Drake: From the River to the Ocean [2007, Thrill Jockey], A–
Staying in the Game [2008, Engine Studios], B+(**)
21st Century Chase: 80th Birthday Bash [2009, Delmark], B+(*)

Ray Anderson (1952– )

w/Mark Helias, Gerry Hemingway: Oahspe [1978, Auricle], B+(***)
Slickaphonics: Wow Bag [1982, Enja], B+(**)
Slickaphonics: Modern Life [1984, Enja], B+(*)
Old Bottles — New Wine [1985, Enja], A–
w/Mark Helias, Gerry Hemingway: Bass Drum Bone: Wooferlo [1987, Soul Note], B–
Blues Bred in the Bone [1988, Enja], B+
What Because [1989, Gramavision], B+
Wishbone [1991, Gramavision], A–
Every One of Us [1992, Gramavision], B+
w/George Gruntz: Big Band Record [1994, Gramavision], B+
Don't Mow Your Lawn [1994, Enja], B+
w/Han Bennink, Christy Doran: Azurety [1994, Hat Art], B
w/Craig Harris, George Lewis, Gary Valente: Slideride [1994, Hat Art], B+
w/Han Bennink, Christy Doran: A B D [1994–95, Hatology], B+(**)
w/Han Bennink, Christy Doran: Cheer Up [1995, Hat Art], A–
Heads and Tails [1995, Enja], B+
BassDrumBone: w/Mark Helias, Gerry Hemingway: Cooked to Perfection [1986–96, Auricle], B+(**)
w/Mark Helias, Gerry Hemingway: BassDrumBone (Hence the Reason) [1997, Enja], A–
Funkorific [1998, Enja], B+
Where Home Is: Ray Anderson's Pocket Brass Band [1998, Enja], A–
Bonemeal [2000, Raybone], B+
BassDrumBone: The Line Up [2005, Clean Feed], B+(***)
w/Marty Ehrlich: Hear You Say: Live in Willisau [2009, Intuition], B+(**)
BassDrumBone: The Other Parade [2009, Clean Feed], B+(***)
Love Notes [2009, Raybone], B+(*)
w/Han Bennink, Frank Möbus, Ernst Glerum, Paul Van Kemenade: Who Is in Charge? [2010, Kemo], B+(***)
Sweet Chicago Suite [2010, Intuition], B+(***)
Ray Anderson's Organic Quartet: Being the Point [2015, Intuition], A–
BassDrumBone: The Long Road [2013–2016, Auricle, 2CD], B+(***)
w/Han Bennink, Ernst Glerum, Paul Van Kemenade: Checking Out [2016, Kemo], B+(***)
Marching On: Solo Trombone [2022, Double Moon], B+(**)
w/Bobby Previte: Double Trouble [2023, Double Moon], B+(***)

Charly Antolini (1937– )

Knock Out 2000 [1999, Inak], B+(**)

Neil Ardley (1937–2004)

Jazz Calendar: Olympic Studios '66 [1966, Jazz in Britain, EP], B+(*)
The New Jazz Orchestra: Le Déjeuner Sur L'Herbe [1968, Decca], B+(***)
Kaleidoscope of Rainbows: Live '75 [1975, Jazz in Britain], A–

Art Ensemble of Chicago [1966– ]

Art Ensemble 1967–68 [1967–68, Nessa, 5CD], B
A Jackson in Your House [1969, BYG], B+(**)
Tutankhamun [1969, Black Lion], B+(*)
Message to Our Folks [1969, BYG], B+(***)
Reese and the Smooth Ones [1969, BYG], B+(***)
A Jackson in Your House / Message to Our Folks / Reese and the Smooth Ones [1969, Snapper, 2CD], B+(***)
Live Part 1 [1969, BYG], B+(**)
Live Part 2 [1969, BYG], B+(**)
Live in Paris [1969, Charly, 2CD], B+(**)
Certain Blacks [1970, Free America/Verve], B
With Fontella Bass [1970, Musidisc], B+
AEC With Fontella Bass [1970, Free America/Verve], B+
Phase One [1971, Free America/Verve], A–
Bap-Tizum [1972, Atlantic], B
Chi Congo [1972, Decca], B+(**)
Fanfare for the Warriors [1973, Koch], B–
Nice Guys [1978, ECM], B+(***)
Live in Berlin [1979, West Wind, 2CD], B+(*)
Full Force [1980, ECM], B+(***)
Urban Bushmen [1980, ECM, 2CD], B+
The Third Decade [1984, ECM], B+(**)
The Alternate Express [1989, DIW], B+(***)
Coming Home Jamaica [1998, Atlantic], B+
Tribute to Lester [2001, ECM], B+
The Meeting [2003, Pi], B+(*)
Sirius Calling [2003, Pi], B+(*)
Non-Cognitive Aspects of the City: Live at Iridium [2004, Pi, 2CD], B+(*)
We Are on the Edge: A 50th Anniversary Celebration [2018, Pi, 2CD], B+(**)
The Sixth Decade From Paris to Paris: Live at Sons D'Hiver [2020, RogueArt, 2CD], A–

Roy Ashbury

Ashbury Stabbins Duo: w/Larry Stabbins: Fire Without Bricks [1976, Corbett vs. Dempsey], B+(*)

Albert Ayler (1936–70)

Goin' Home [1964, Black Lion], B
Witches and Devils [1964, Freedom], B+
Albert Ayler Trio: 1964 Prophecy Revisited [1964, Ezz-Thetics], B+(**)
Spiritual Unity [1964, 2005), ESP-Disk], A
Summertime to Spiritual Unity Revisited [1964, Ezz-Thetics], A–
Quartets 1964: Spirits to Ghosts Revisited [1964, Ezz-Thetics], B+(***)
w/Don Cherry, John Tchicai, Roswell Rudd, Gary Peacock, Sunny Murray: New York Eye and Ear Control [1964, ESP-Disk], B+(*)
New York Eye and Ear Control Revisited [1964, Ezz-Thetics], B+(**)
w/Don Cherry: Vibrations [1964, Freedom/Black Lion], B
The Hilversum Session [1964, ESP-Disk], A–
European Radio Studio Recordings 1964 [1964, Hatology], B+(**)
Albert Ayler Quartet With Don Cherry: w/Don Cherry: European Recordings Autumn 1964 Revisited [1964, Ezz-Thetics], B+(***)
Bells / Prophecy [1964–65, ESP-Disk], A–
Spirits Rejoice [1965, ESP], B+
1965: Spirits Rejoice and Bells Revisited [1965, Ezz-Thetics], B+(***)
Slugs' Saloon [1966, ESP-Disk, 2CD], B+(*)
At Slugs' Saloon 1966 Revisited [1966, Ezz-Thetics], B+(*)
Lörrach, Paris 1966 [1966, Hatology], B+(**)
Stockholm, Berlin 1966 [1966, Hatology], B+(***)
Albert Ayler Quintet: 1966: Berlin, Lörrach, Paris and Stockholm. Revisited [1966, Ezz-Thetics, 2CD], B+(***)
La Cave Live Cleveland 1966 Revisited [1966, Ezz-Thetics, 2CD], B+(***)
Albert Ayler Quintet: Lost Performances 1966 Revisited [1966, Ezz-Thetics], A–
More Lost Performances Revisited [1962–67, Ezz-Thetics], A–
Live in Greenwich Village: The Complete Impulse Recordings [1967, Impulse, 2CD], B
Love Cry [1967–68, Impulse], B
New Grass [1968, 2005), Impulse], B+
Music Is the Healing Force of the Universe [1969, Verve/Impulse], B+
The Last Album [1969, Impulse], B
Love Cry / The Last Album [1967–69, Impulse], B
The Impulse Story [1965–69, Impulse], B+(**)
Nuits De La Fondation Maeght 1970 [1970, Water], A–

Azimuth [1977– ]

How It Was Then . . . Never Again [1994, ECM], B+

Derek Bailey (1932–2005)

w/Evan Parker, Hugh Davies, Jamie Muir, Christine Jeffrey: The Music Improvisation Company [1970, ECM], B
w/John Stevens, Trevor Watts: Dynamics of the Impromptu [1973–74, Entropy], B+(*)
w/George Lewis, John Zorn: Yankees [1982, Celluloid], B
w/Han Bennink: Han [1986, Incus], B+
Drop Me Off at 96th [1986, Scatter], B+(**)
w/Mototeru Takagi: Live at FarOut, Atsugi 1987 [1987, NoBusiness], B+(**)
w/Barre Phillips: Figuring [1987–88, Incus], B
w/Paul Motian: Duo in Concert [1990–91, Frozen Reeds], B+(**)
w/Greg Goodman: Extracting Fish-Bones From the Back of the Despoiler [1992, The Break Doctor], B+(**)
w/Henry Kaiser: Wireforks [1995, Shanachie], B–
w/Pat Metheny, Gregg Bendian, Paul Wertico: The Sign of 4 [1996, Knitting Factory, 3CD], B
Domestic Jungle [1990, Scatter], B+(***)
Derek Bailey & Company: Klinker [2000, Confront, 2CD], B
Standards [2002, Tzadik], B+(*)

Duck Baker (1949– )

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

Gabe Baltazar (1929–2022)

Gabe Baltazar Quartet: Birdology [1992, 2023), Fresh Sound], A–

Billy Bang (1947–2011)

Black Man's Blues / New York Collage [1977–78, No Business, 2CD], A–
Rainbow Gladiator [1981, Soul Note], A–
w/Dennis Charles: Bangception, Willisau 1982 [1982, Hatology], B+(**)
Invitation [1982, Soul Note], B+(**)
Outline No. 12 [1982, Celluloid], B+(**)
Sweet Space / Untitled Gift [1979–82, 8th Harmonic Breakdown, 2 CD], A–
The Jazz Doctors: Intensive Care: Prescriptions Filled [The Billy Bang Quartet Sessions 1983/1984] [1983–84, Cadillac], B+(***)
The Fire From Within [1984, Soul Note], A–
Valve No. 10 [1988, Soul Note], A–
w/Sun Ra: A Tribute to Stuff Smith [1992, Soul Note], A–
Commandment (For the Sculpture of Alain Kirili) [1997, No More Records], B
Bang On! [1997, Justin Time], A–
Big Bang Theory [1999, Justin Time], B+
Vietnam: The Aftermath [2001, Justin Time], A
w/Frank Lowe: Above & Beyond: An Evening in Grand Rapids [2003, Justin Time], A–
Vietnam: Reflections [2004, Justin Time], A–
Prayer for Peace [2005, TUM], A
Lucky Man [2008, BBE, 2CD], B+(**)
w/Bill Cole: Billy Bang/Bill Cole [2009, Shadrack], B+(*)
w/William Parker: Medicine Buddha [2009, NoBusiness], A–
Da Bang! [2011, TUM], A–

Gato Barbieri (1934–2016)

In Search of the Mystery [1967, ESP], B+(*)
The Third World [1969, Flying Dutchman], B+(***)
Fenix [1971, Flying Dutchman], A–
El Pampero [1971, Flying Dutchman], A–
Last Tango in Paris [1972, Varese Sarabande], B
Bolivia / Under Fire [1971–73, Bluebird/BMG Heritage], A–
The Best of the Early Years [1971–73, BMG], B+
Yesterdays [1974, Flying Dutchman], B
Chapter One: Latin America [1973, Impulse], A–
Chapter Two: Hasta Siempre [1973, Impulse], A–
Latino America [1973–74, Impulse, 2 CD], A–
Chapter Three: Viva Emiliano Zapata [1974, Impulse], B+
Priceless Jazz [1973–74, GRP], B
Chapter Four: Alive in New York [1975, Impulse], B+(*)
The Impulse Story [1973–75, Impulse], B+(***)
Ruby, Ruby [1978, A&M], B+(*)
Tropico [1978, A&M], B

Kenny Barron (1943– )

Peruvian Blue [1974, 32 Jazz], A–
Scratch [1985, Enja], B+(**)
Green Chimneys [1983–87, Criss Cross], B+(***)
Other Places [1993, Verve], B
Wanton Spirit [1994, Verve], B+
w/Mino Cinelu: Swamp Sally [1995, Verve], A
The Perfect Set [1996, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Spirit Song [2000, Verve], B+
w/Regina Carter: Freefall [2001, Verve], B
Images [2003, Sunnyside], B–
The Traveler [2007, Sunnyside], B+(**)
w/Mulgrew Miller: The Art of Piano Duo: Live [2005–2011, Sunnyside, 3CD], A–
Kenny Barron and the Brazilian Knights [2012, Sunnyside], B+(***)
w/Dave Holland: The Art of Conversation [2014, Blue Note], B+(***)
Book of Intuition [2015, Impulse], B+(**)
Concentric Circles [2018, Blue Note], B+(**)
w/Dave Holland Trio, Johnathan Blake: Without Deception [2019, Dare2], A–
The Source [2022, Artwork], B+(***)

Gary Bartz (1940– )

Harlem Bush Music [1970–71, Milestone], A–
Gary Bartz Ntu Troop: Juju Street Songs [1972–73, Prestige], B+(**)
Gary Bartz Ntu Troop: I've Known Rivers and Other Bodies [1973, Prestige], B+(***)
Gary Bartz NTU Troop: Live in Bremen 1975 [1975, Moosicus, 2CD], B+(***)
West 42nd Street [1990, Candid], B
There Goes the Neighborhood [1990, Candid], B
Shadows [1991, Timeless], B+(**)
The Red and Orange Poems [1994, Atlantic], B+(**)
Coltrane Rules: Tao of a Music Warrior [2012, Oyo], B+(***)
Heads of State: w/Larry Willis, Buster Williams, Al Foster: Search for Peace [2015, Smoke Sessions], B+(**)
Heads of State: w/Larry Willis, David Williams, Al Foster: Four in One [2017, Smoke Sessions], B+(**)
w/Maisha: Night Dreamer Direct-to-Disc Sessions [2020, Night Dreamer], B+(***)

Conrad Bauer (1943– )

Zentralquartett/Synopsis: Auf der Elbe Schwimmt ein Rosa Krokodil [1974, Intakt], A–
Zentralquartett: Zentralquartett [1990, Intakt], B+(***)
w/Johannes Bauer: Bauer Bauer [1993, Intakt], B+(**)
Zentralquartett: w/Günter Sommer, Ulrich Gumpert, Ernst-Ludwig Petrowsky: Plié [1994, Intakt], A
Zentralquartett: Careless Love [1997, Intakt], A–
w/Peter Kowald, Günter Sommer: Between Heaven and Earth [2001, Intakt], A–
Hummelsummen [2002, Intakt], B+(**)
Zentralquartett: 11 Songs — Aus Teutschen Landen [2005, Intakt], A–
w/Matthias Bauer, Dag Magnus Narvesen: The Gift [2018, NoBusiness], B+(**)

Gordon Beck (1936–2011)

Experiments With Pops [1967, Art of Life], A–
Gyroscope [1968, Art of Life], B+(**)
w/Joy Marshall: When Sunny Gets Blue: Spring '68 Sessions [1966–68, Another Planet], B+(*)
For Evans' Sake [1991, JMS], A–
One for the Road [1995, JMS], B+(*)

Joe Beck (1945–2008)

Get Me [2006, Whaling City Sound], B+(***)
w/Santi Debriano, Thierry Arpino: Trio 7 [2007, Whaling City Sound], B+(*)
w/John Abercrombie: Coincidence [2007, Whaling City Sound], B+(**)
w/Laura Theodore: Golden Earrings [2006–2007, Whaling City Sound], B+(**)

Harry Beckett (1935–2010)

Still Happy [1974, My Only Desire, EP], B
Joy Unlimited [1974, Cadillac], B+(**)
All Four One [1991, Spotlite], B

Richie Beirach (1947– )

w/Dave Liebman: Omerta [1978, Storyville], B
Convergence [1990, Triloka], B
Dave Liebman: Quest for Freedom [2009, Sunnyside], B+(*)

Marcus Belgrave (1936–2015)

Gemini [1974, Universal Sound], B+

Han Bennink (1942– )

Nerve Beats [1973, Atavistic], B+
Parken [2009, ILK], B+(***)
Bennink and Co. [2012, ILK], A–

Steve Beresford (1950– )

w/Tristan Honsinger, David Toop, Toshinori Kondo: Double Indemnity / Imitation of Life [1980–81, Atavistic Unheard Music Series], B+(*)
w/John Butcher: Old Paradise Airs [2019, Iluso], B+(*)

Karl Berger (1935–2023)

Around [1990, Black Saint], B
w/Kirk Knuffke: Moon [2013–2014, NoBusiness, 2CD], B+(**)
w/Jason Kao Hwang: Conjure [2014, True Sound], B
w/Max Johnson, Billy Mintz: Sketches [2017, Fresh Sounds], B+(***)
w/Kirk Knuffke: Heart Is a Melody [2022, Stunt], B+(***)

Borah Bergman (1933–2012)

A New Frontier [1983, Soul Note], A–
w/Andrew Cyrille: The Human Factor [1992, Soul Note], B+(***)
w/Roscoe Mitchell, Thomas Buckner: First Meeting [1994, Knitting Factory], B+
w/Hamid Drake: Reflections on Ornette Coleman and the Stone House [1995, Soul Note], B+(*)
w/Peter Brötzmann, Frode Gjerstad: Left [1996, Not Two], B+(**)
w/Oliver Lake: A New Organization [1997, Soul Note], B+
The River of Sounds [2001, Boxholder], B+
w/Perry Robinson, Steve Swell, Ray Sage: Quartets Trios Duos [2007, Mahakala Music], A–
Luminescence [2008, Tzadik], A–

Tim Berne (1954– )

Tim Berne Sextet: The Ancestors [1983, Soul Note], B+(*)
Mutant Variations [1983, Soul Note], B+(***)
Caos Totale: Pace Yourself [1990, JMT], B
Diminutive Mysteries [1992, JMT], B
Lowlife: The Paris Concert [1994, JMT], B
Bloodcount – Poisoned Minds – The Paris Concert [1994, JMT], B+(*)
Bloodcount – Memory Select – The Paris Concert [1994, JMT], B
Big Satan: I Think They Liked It Honey [1996, Winter & Winter], B+(***)
Bloodcount: Seconds [1997, Screwgun, 2 CD+DVD], A–
Insomnia [1997, Clean Feed], B+(***)
The Shell Game [2001, Thirsty Ear], B+
The Sevens [2002, New World], B–
The Sublime And: Science Friction Live [2003, Thirsty Ear, 2 CD], B+
Big Satan: Souls Saved Hear [2003, Thirsty Ear], A–
Hard Cell: Feign [2005, Screwgun], B+(***)
Paraphrase: w/Drew Gress, Tom Rainey: Pre-Emptive Denial [2005, Screwgun], A
Buffalo: Collision (Duck) [2008, Screwgun], B+(***)
w/Jim Black, Nels Cline: The Veil [2009, Cryptogramophone], B+(***)
Snakeoil [2011, ECM], B+(***)
Tim Berne's Snakeoil: Shadow Man [2013, ECM], B+(***)
Tim Berne's Snakeoil: You've Been Watching Me [2014, ECM], B+(***)
Tim Berne's Snakeoil: Incidentals [2014, ECM], B+(***)
Tim Berne's Snakeoil: The Tower Tapes #1 [2017, Jazz Club Ferrara], B+(**)
Tim Berne's Snakeoil: The Deceptive 4 [2009–2017, Intakt, 2CD], B+(**)
w/Chris Speed, Reid Anderson, Dave King: Broken Shadows [2018, Intakt], B+(***)
Tim Berne's Snakeoil: The Fantastic Mrs. 10 [2019, Intakt], B+(***)
Broken Shadows: Tower Tapes #2: Broken Shadows [2020, Jazzclub Ferrara], A–
w/Matt Mitchell: Spiders [2020, Out of Your Head], A–
w/Gregg Belisle-Chi: Mars [2021, Intakt], B+(**)
w/Matt Mitchell: One More, Please [2021, Intakt], B+(***)
w/Hank Roberts, Aurora Nealand: Oceans And [2022, Intakt], B
Sunny Five: w/David Torn, Ches Smith, Devin Hoff, Marc Ducret: Candid [2022, Intakt], B+(***)

Gene Bertoncini (1937– )

Concerti [2005, Ambient], C+
w/Roni Ben-Hur: Smile [2008, Jazz Foundation/Motéma], B

Big Black (1934– )

Ethnic Fusion [1982, Mutable Music], B

Walter Bishop Jr. (1927–98)

Bish at the Bank: Live in Baltimore [1966–67, Reel to Real], B+(***)
Coral Keys [1971, Black Jazz], B+(**)

Lou Blackburn (1922–90)

The Complete Imperial Sessions [1963, Blue Note], B+(***)

Black Unity Trio [1968– ]

Al-Fatihah [1968, Salaam/Gotta Groove], B+(**)

Ran Blake (1935– )

Plays Solo Piano [1965, ESP-Disk], B
w/Jeanne Lee: Free Standards: Stockholm 1966 [1966, Fresh Sound], B+(***)
w/Jeanne Lee: The Newest Sound You Never Heard [1966–67, A-Side, 2CD], A–
Painted Rhythms: The Compleat Ran Blake Volume 1 [1985, GM], B
Painted Rhythms: The Compleat Ran Blake Volume II [1985, GM], B
Short Life of Barbara Monk [1986, Soul Note], A–
w/Anthony Braxton: A Memory of Vienna [1988, Hatology], B+(**)
That Certain Feeling (George Gershwin Songbook) [1990, Hat Art], B
Unmarked Van [1994, Soul Note], B
Something to Live For [1998, Hatology], B+(*)
Horace Is Blue: A Silver Noir [1999, Hatology], B+(*)
All That Is Tied [2006, Tompkins Square], B+(**)
Driftwoods [2008, Tompkins Square], B+(***)
w/Dominique Eade: Whirlpool [2004–2008, Jazz Project], B+(***)
w/Christine Correa: Out of the Shadows [2009, Red Piano], B+(*)
w/Sara Serpa: Camera Obscura [2010, Inner Circle Music], B+(**)
Grey December: Live in Rome [2010, Tompkins Square], B
w/David "Knife" Fabris: Vilnius Noir [2010, NoBusiness], B+(**)
Ghost Tones: Portraits of George Russell [2010, A-Side], B+(***)
w/Christine Correa: Down Here Below: Tribute to Abbey Lincoln Volume One [2011, Red Piano], B+(**)
w/Clare Ritter: Eclipse Orange [2017, Zoning], A–
w/Andrew Rathbun: Northern Noir [2018, SteepleChase], B+(**)
Looking Glass [2015, A-Side], B+(***)

Carla Bley (1938–2023)

Escalator Over the Hill [1968–71, JCOA/ECM, 2CD], B
Tropic Appetites [1973–74, Watt], B+(*)
Dinner Music [1976, Watt], B+(**)
The Carla Bley Band: European Tour 1977 [1977, Watt], B+
The Carla Bley Band: Musique Mechanique [1978, Watt], B
Social Studies [1980, Watt], B+(*)
Live! [1981, Watt], A–
The Carla Bley Band: I Hate to Sing [1981–83, Watt/ECM], B+(***)
Heavy Heart [1983, Watt/ECM], B+(**)
Night-glo [1985, Watt/ECM], B–
Sextet [1986–87, Watt/ECM], B+(*)
w/Steve Swallow: Duets [1988, Watt], B
Fleur Carnivore [1988, Watt/ECM], B+(***)
The Very Big Carla Bley Band [1991, Watt], B
w/Steve Swallow: Go Together [1992, Watt/ECM], B+(*)
Big Band Theory [1992, Watt/ECM], B+(**)
w/Andy Sheppard, Steve Swallow: Songs With Legs [1994, Watt/ECM], B+(**)
The Carla Bley Big Band Goes to Church [1996, Watt], B+(*)
Fancy Chamber Music [1997, Watt/ECM], B
w/Steve Swallow: Are We There Yet? [1998, Watt/ECM], B+(*)
4X4 [1999, Watt/ECM], B+(*)
Rarum XV: Selected Recordings [1961–99, ECM], B+
Looking for America [2002, Watt], A–
w/Andy Sheppard, Steve Swallow, Billy Drummond: The Lost Chords [2004, Watt], B+
Carla Bley Big Band: Appearing Nightly [2006, Watt], B+(**)
The Lost Chords Find Paolo Fresu [2007, Watt], B+(**)
w/Steve Swallow, The Partyka Brass Quintet: Carla's Christmas Carols [2008, Watt], B+(*)
w/Andy Sheppard, Steve Swallow: Trios [2013, ECM], B+(***)
w/Andy Sheppard, Steve Swallow: Andando el Tiempo [2015, ECM], B+(***)
w/Andy Sheppard, Steve Swallow: Life Goes On [2019, ECM], B+(***)

Hamiet Bluiett (1940–2018)

Birthright: A Solo Blues Concert [1977, India Navigation], B+(**)
Resolution [1977, Black Saint], B+(*)
w/Don Pullen, Fred Hopkins, Don Moye: Im/possible to Keep [1977, India Navigation, 2 CD], B+
"Dangerously Suite" [1981, Soul Note], B+(***)
Bearer of the Holy Flame [1983, Strut], A–
Ebu [1984, Soul Note], B+(**)
The Clarinet Family [1984, Black Saint], B
w/Concept: Live at Carlos 1 [1986, Just a Memory], A–
Live at Carlos 1: Another Night [1986, Just a Memory], B+
Live at Carlos 1: Last Night [1986, Just a Memory], A–
. . . If You Have to Ask . . . You Don't Need to Know [1991, Tutu], B+
Sankofa / Rear Garde [1992, Soul Note], B+(**)
Live at the Village Vanguard: Ballads and Blues [1994, Soul Note], B+(***)
Young Warrior, Old Warrior [1995, Mapleshade], A–
Bluiett's Barbeque Band [1995–96, Mapleshade], B–
Makin' Whoopee: Tribute to the Nat King Cole Trio [1997, Mapleshade], A–
w/D.D. Jackson, Mor Thiam: Same Space [1998, Justin Time], B+
With Eyes Wide Open [2000, Justin Time], A–
Blueback [2001, Justin Time], B
w/D.D. Jackson, Kahil El'Zabar: The Calling [2001, Justin Time], A–

Arthur Blythe (1940–2017)

In Concert: The Grip / Metamorphosis [1977, India Navigation], B+
Lenox Avenue Breakdown [1978, 1998), Koch], A
In the Tradition [1979, Columbia], A–
Illusions [1980, Columbia], B+
Blythe Spirit [1981, Columbia], B+(***)
Put Sunshine in It [1985, Columbia], B
Basic Blythe [1987, Columbia], B
Roots: w/Sam Rivers, Nathan Davis, Chico Freeman, Don Pullen, Santi Debriano, Tommy Campbell: Salutes the Saxophone [1991, In+Out], A–
Roots: Stablemates [1992, In+Out], A–
Retroflection [1993, Enja], A–
w/David Eyges, Bruce Ditmas: Synergy [1996, In+Out], B+
Night Song [1997, Clarity], B–
w/David Eyges: Today's Blues [1997, CIMP], B–
Spirits in the Field [2000, Savant], A–
Focus [2002, Savant], A
Exhale [2003, Savant], B+

Phil Bodner (1917–2008)

The Clarinet Virtuosity of Phil Bodner: Once More With Feeling [1960, Arbors], B+(***)

Joe Bonner (1948–2014)

Triangle [1975, Why Not], B+(***)
Parade [1979, Steeplechase], B
The Lost Melody [1987, Steeplechase], B+

Joseph Bowie (1953– )

Live at 'A SPACE' 1976 [1976, Delmark/Sackville], B+(**)

Lester Bowie (1940–99)

American Gumbo [1974–75, 32 Jazz, 2 CD], B+
The 5th Power [1978, Black Saint], C+
The Great Pretender [1981, ECM], B+
Lester Bowie's Brass Fantasy: I Only Have Eyes for You [1985, ECM], B+(***)
Lester Bowie's Brass Fantasy: Avant Pop [1986, ECM], B+(***)
Serious Fun [1989, DIW], B+
My Way [1990, DIW], A–
The Fire This Time [1992, In+Out], A

Ronnie Boykins (1935–80)

The Will Come, Is Now [1975, ESP-Disk], B+(**)

Charles Brackeen (1940–2022)

Bannar [1987, Silkheart], B+(*)
Worshippers Come Nigh [1987, Silkheart], B
Attainment [1987, Silkheart], B+(**)

Joanne Brackeen (1938– )

Special Identity [1981, Antilles], B+
Havin' Fun [1985, Concord], B+
Fi-Fi Goes to Heaven [1986–87, Concord], B
Take a Chance [1993, Concord Picante], B+
Power Talk [1994, Turnipseed Music], B+
Pink Elephant Music [1999, Arkadia], B+

Bobby Bradford (1934– )

w/John Carter: No U Turn: Live in Pasadena 1975 [1975, Dark Tree], A–
w/John Carter: Comin' On [1988, Hatology], A–
w/Frode Gjerstad, Kent Carter, John Stevens: Blue Cat [1991, NoBusiness], B+(**)
w/Frode Gjerstad, Ingebrigt Håker Flaten, Paal Nilssen-Love: Reknes [2008, Circulasione Totale], B+(***)
w/Mark Dresser, Glenn Ferris: Live in LA [2009, Clean Feed], B+(**)
w/Frode Gjerstad, Ingebrigt Håker Flaten, Paal Nilssen-Love: Kampen [2010, NoBusiness], B+(***)
w/Hafez Moridzadeh: Live at the Open Gate [2013, NoBusiness], B+(**)
w/Frode Gjerstad: The Delaware River [2014, NoBusiness], B+(**)
w/Hafez Modirzadeh: Live at the Magic Triangle [2016, NoBusiness], B+(**)
w/Hafez Modirzadeh: Live at the Blue Whale [2017, NoBusiness], B+(***)
Jackie Robinson: Stealing Home [2018, Cryptogramophone], B+(**)

Alan Michael Braufman (1951– )

w/Cooper-Moore: Live at WKCR May 22, 1972 [1972, Valley of Search, EP], B+(**)
Alan Braufman: Valley of Search [1975, Valley of Search], A–
Alan Braufman: The Fire Still Burns [2019, Valley of Search], B+(*)

Anthony Braxton (1945– )

Three Compositions of New Jazz [1968, Delmark], B
For Alto [1968, Delmark], D
Donna Lee [1972, Free America/Verve], B+
Saxophone Improvisations Series F [1972, Free America/Verve, 2 CD], B+
Town Hall (Trio & Quintet) 1972 [1972, Hat Art], B+
In the Tradition [1974, Steeplechase], B+(**)
In the Tradition: Volume 2 [1974, Steeplechase], B+(**)
Trio and Duet [1974, Delmark/Sackville], A–
New York, Fall 1974 [1974, Arista], B+(***)
Five Pieces 1975 [1975, Arista], A–
Creative Orchestra Music 1976 [1976, Arista], A
w/Muhal Richard Abrams: Duets 1976 [1976, Arista], B+(*)
The Montreux / Berlin Concerts [1975–76, Arista, 2LP], A–
w/George Lewis: Donaueschingen (Duo) 1976 [1976, Hat Art], B+
Dortmund (Quartet) 1976 [1976, Hat Art], A–
News From the '70s [1971–76, Felmay], B+(***)
For Trio [1977, Arista], B
Quintet (Basel) 1977 [1977, Hatology], B+(***)
Creative Orchestra (Köln) 1978 [1978, Hat Art, 2 CD], B+
For Four Orchestras [1978, Arista, 3LP], B+(**)
Alto Saxophone Improvisations 1979 [1978–79, Arista, 2LP], B+(*)
Performance (Quartet) 1979 [1979, Hatology], A–
w/Frederic Rzewski, Ursula Oppens: For Two Pianos [1980, Arista], A–
The Complete Arista Recordings of Anthony Braxton [1974–80, Mosaic, 8 CD], A–
The Essential Anthony Braxton: The Arista Years [1974–80, Arista/Legacy, 2CD], A–
Open Aspects (Duo) 1982 [1982, Hat Art], B+(**)
Four Compositions (Quartet) 1983 [1983, Soul Note], B
Quartet (London) 1985 [1985, Leo, 2 CD], A–
Quartet (Birmingham) 1985 [1985, Leo, 2 CD], B+(***)
Quartet (Coventry) 1985 [1985, Leo, 2 CD], B+(*)
Five Compositions (Quartet) 1986 [1986, Black Saint], B+(***)
Six Monk's Compositions [1987, Black Saint], A–
Seven Compositions (Trio) 1989 [1989, Hat Art], A–
Eugene (1989) [1989, Black Saint], B+(*)
w/Marilyn Crispell: Duets: Vancouver 1989 [1989, Music & Arts], B+(***)
Eight (+3) Tristano Compositions 1989 [1989, Hat Art], A–
Willisau (Quartet) 1991 [1991, Hat Art, 4CD], A–
Quartet (Willisau) 1991 Studio [1991, Hatology, 2CD], A–
Four (Ensemble) Compositions [1992, Black Saint], B
Wesleyan (12 Altosolos) 1992 [1992, Hat Art], B+(*)
Quartet (Santa Cruz) 1993 [1993, Hat Art, 2 CD], A–
Charlie Parker Project 1993 [1993, Hat Art, 2 CD], A–
Sextet (Parker) 1993 [1993, New Braxton House, 11CD], A–
w/Richard Teitelbaum: Duet: Live at Merkin Hall, NYC [1994, Music & Arts], B
Sextet (Istanbul) 1995 [1995, Braxton House, 2 CD], B
Ensemble (New York) 1995 [1995, Braxton House], B+
w/Joe Fonda: Duets 1995 [1995, Clean Feed], B+(***)
Ninetet (Yoshi's) 1997 Vol. 1 [1997, Leo, 2CD], B+(***)
8 Standards (Wesleyan) 2001 [2001, Barking Hoop, 2 CD], B+
w/Sonny Simmons, Brandon Evans, Andre Vida, Mike Pride, Shanir Blumenkranz: Parallactic 54 (Sextet) 2003 [2003, Parallactic], B+(***)
23 Standards (Quartet) 2003 [2003, Leo, 4 CD], A–
20 Standards (Quartet) 2003 [2003, Leo, 4 CD], A
19 Standards (Quartet) 2003 [2003, Leo, 4 CD], A–
w/Matt Bauder: 2 + 2 Compositions [2003, 482 Music], B
Solo Willisau [2003, Intakt], B+(**)
w/Chris Dahlgren: ABCD [2003, Not Two], B+(**)
Quintet (London) 2004: Live at the Royal Festival Hall [2004, Leo], B+(**)
w/Kyle Brenders: Toronto (Duets) 2007 [2007, Barnyard, 2CD], B+(**)
w/Milford Graves, William Parker: Beyond Quantum [2008, Tzadik], A–
Quartet (Moscow) 2008 [2008, Leo], B+(**)
w/Maral Yakshieva: Improvisations (Duo) 2008 [2008, SoLyd, 2 CD], B+(***)
Echo Echo Mirror House [2011, Victo], B+(*)
3 Compositions (EEMHM) 2011 [2011, Firehouse], B+(**)
Quartet (Warsaw) 2012 [2012, ForTune], A–
w/Taylor Ho Bynum, Nels Cline, Greg Saunier: Quartet (New Haven) 2014 [2014, Firehouse, 4CD], A–
12 Comp (ZIM) 2017 [2017, Firehouse, 12CD], B+(***)
w/Jacqueline Kerrod: Duo (Bologna) 2018 [2018, I Dischi Di Angelica], B+(***)
Quartet (Standards) 2020 [2020, New Braxton House, 13CD], A–

Lenny Breau (1941–84)

w/Don Francks, Eon Henstridge: At the Purple Onion [1962, Art of Life], C+
w/Brad Terry: The Living Room Tapes [1978, Dos], B+(*)

Randy Brecker (1945– )

Some Skunk Funk [2003, Telarc], C
Randy in Brasil [2006, MAMA], B–
Nostalgic Journey: Tykocin Jazz Suite/The Music of Wlodek Pawlik [2008, Summit], B+(***)
w/DR Big Band: The Jazz Ballad Song Book [2010, Red Dot Music], B+(*)
Night in Calisia [2011, Summit], A–
The Brecker Brothers Band Reunion [2011, Piloo, CD+DVD], B
w/Bobby Shew, Jan Hasenöhrl: Trumpet Summit Prague [2012, Summit], B
Randy Pop: Live [2015, Piloo], B
w/Mats Holmquist, UMO Jazz Orchestra: Together [2018, Together], B+(***)
w/NDR Bigband: Rocks [2017, Piloo], B
w/Ada Rovatti: Brecker Plays Rovatti: Sacred Bond [2019, Piloo], B+(**)

Willem Breuker (1944–2010)

w/Han Bennink: New Acoustic Swing Duo [1967, Corbett vs. Dempsey, 2CD], B+(***)
Live in Berlin [1975, FMP], A–
Superstars [1978, FMP], B+(***)
Angoulême 18 Mai 1980 [1980, Fou, 2CD], A–
Willem Breuker Kollektief: In Holland [1981, BV Haast], B
Bob's Gallery [1987, BV Haast], B–
To Remain [1983–89, BV Haast], B–
Heibel [1990, BV Haast], B+
De Onderste Steen [1972–91, Entr'acte], B
w/Loes Luca: Deze Kant Op, Dames / This Way, Ladies [1992, BV Haast], B+(*)
The Parrot [1980–95, BV Haast], B+(**)
Kurt Weill [1983–97, BV Haast], B+(***)
Psalm 122 [1998, BV Haast], B–

Nick Brignola (1936–2002)

On a Different Level [1989, Reservoir], A–
The Flight of the Eagle [1997, Reservoir], B+

Alan Broadbent (1947– )

Live at Maybeck Recital Hall Volume Fourteen [1991, Concord], B+
w/Gary Foster: Duo Series Vol. 4 [1993, Concord], B+
Pacific Standard Time [1995, Concord], B+(***)
Personal Standards [1996, Concord], B
Every Time I Think of You [2005, Artistry], B+(**)
w/The London Metropolitan Orchestra: Developing Story [2017, Eden River], B+(*)
Alan Broadbent Trio: New York Notes [2019, Savant], A–
Alan Broadbent Trio: Trio in Motion [2020, Savant], B+(**)
w/London Metropolitan Strings: Broadbent Plays Brubeck [2021, Eden River], B+(*)
Alan Broadbent Trio: Like Minds [2021, Savant], B+(**)

Billy Brooks (1926–2002)

Windows of the Mind [1974, WeWantSounds], B–

Roy Brooks (1938–2005)

The Free Slave [1970, 32 Jazz], B+
Understanding [1970, Reel-to-Real, 2CD], B+(***)

Brother Ah (1934–2020)

Brother Ahh/Sound Awareness: Move Ever Onward [1975, Manufactured], B–
Brother Ah and the Sounds of Awareness: Key to Nowhere [1983, Manufactured], B+(*)

Peter Brötzmann (1941–2023)

For Adolphe Sax [1967, Atavistic Unheard Music Series], B+(*)
Machine Gun [1968, FMP], B+
The Complete Machine Gun Sessions [1968, Atavistic], B+(**)
Nipples [1969, Atavistic Unheard Music Series], B+(***)
More Nipples [1969, Atavistic Unheard Music Series], B+(***)
Fuck de Boere: Dedicated to Johnny Dyani [1968–70, Atavistic Unheard Music], B
w/Fred Van Hove, Han Bennink, Albert Mangelsdorff: Live in Berlin '71 [1971, FMP, 2CD], B+(**)
FMP 0130 [1973, Atavistic], B
w/Fred Van Hove, Han Bennink: Jazz in Der Kammer Nr. 71: Deutsches Theater/Berlin/GDR/04/11/1974 [1974, Trost], B+(***)
w/Han Bennink: Schwarzwaldfahrt [1977, Atavistic, 2 CD], B
3 Points and a Mountain . . . Plus [1979, FMP, 2CD], B+(***)
w/Alexander von Schlippenbach, Sven-Åke Johansson: Up and Down the Lion-Revised [1979, Olof Bright], A–
Alarm [1981, Atavistic], B+(***)
w/Albert Mangelsdorff, Günter Sommer: Pica Pica [1982, Atavistic], B+(*)
Berlin Djungle [1984, Atavistic], B+
14 Love Poems (Plus 10 More) [1984, FMP], B+(*)
w/Sonny Sharrock: Whatthefuckdoyouwant [1987, Trost], B+(**)
w/Sabu Toyozumi: Triangle: Live at Ohm, 1987 [1987, NoBusiness], B+(***)
Die Like a Dog [1993, FMP], B
Love Comes Like Sour to Milk [1993, Trost, EP], B
w/Hamid Drake: The Dried Rat-Dog [1994, Okka Disk], B
w/Maleem Mahmoud Gania, Hamid Drake: The Wels Concert [1996, Okka Disk], B+(***)
Sprawl [1996, Trost], A–
w/Peeter Uuskyla, Peter Friis Nielsen: Noise of Wings [1999–2001, Jazzwerkstatt], B+(***)
Stone/Water [1999, Okkadisk], B+
Peter Brötzmann Chicago Tentet Plus Two: Broken English [2000, Okka Disk], B+
Peter Brötzmann Chicago Tentet Plus Two: Short Visit to Nowhere [2000, Okka Disk], B+
w/William Parker, Hamid Drake: Never Too Late but Always Too Early [2001, Eremite, 2CD], B+(***)
Peter Brötzmann Chicago Tentet: Images [2002, Okka Disk], B+
Peter Brötzmann Chicago Tentet: Signs [2002, Okka Disk], B
w/Joe McPhee, Kent Kessler, Michael Zerang: Tales Out of Time [2002, Hatology], A–
w/Milford Graves, William Parker: Historic Music Past Tense Future [2002, Black Editions], B+(***)
w/Peter Friis Nielsen, Peeter Uuskyla: Medicina [2004, Atavistic], A–
Be Music, Night [2005, Okka Disk], B+(**)
Chicago Tentet: American Landscapes 1 [2006, Okkadisk], B+(***)
Chicago Tentet: American Landscapes 2 [2006, Okkadisk], B+(**)
w/Peeter Uuskyla: Born Broke [2006, Atavistic, 2 CD], B+(***)
w/Paal Nilssen-Love: Sweet Sweat [2006, Smalltown Superjazz], B+(**)
w/Michiyo Yagi, Paal Nilssen-Love: Head On [2007, Idiolect], B+(**)
w/Fred Lonberg-Holm: The Brain of the Dog in Section [2007, Atavistic], B+(*)
Full Blast: w/Marino Pliakas, Michael Wertmüller: Farewell Tonic [2007, Trost], B+(**)
w/Marino Pliakas, Michael Wertmüller: Full Blast / Black Hole [2008, Atavistic], B+(***)
w/Toshinori Kondo, Massimo Pupillo, Paal Nilssen-Love: Hairy Bones [2008, Okka Disk], A–
w/Paal Nilssen-Love: Woodcuts [2008, Smalltown Superjazz], B+(**)
w/Mikolaj Trzaska, Johannes Bauer: Goosetalks [2008, Kilogram], B+(*)
Peter Brötzmann Chicago Tentet + 1: 3 Nights in Oslo [2009, Smalltown Superjazz, 5 CD], B+(***)
w/Jörg Fischer: Live in Wiesbaden [2009, Not Two], B+(**)
Hairybones: w/Toshinori Kondo, Massimo Pupillo, Paal Nilssen-Love: Snakelust (to Kenji Nakagami) [2011, Clean Feed], A–
w/Masahiko Satoh, Takeo Moriyama: Yatagarasu [2011, Not Two], B+(**)
w/Fred Lonberg-Holm: Ouroboros [2011, Astral Spirits], B+(***)
w/Steve Noble: I Am Here Where Are You [2013, Trost], B+(*)
w/John Edwards, Steve Noble: Soul Food Available [2013, Clean Feed], B+(***)
w/Peeter Uuskyla: Red Cloud on Silver [2014, Omlott, 2LP], B+(**)
w/ICI Ensemble: Beautiful Lies [2014, Neos Jazz], B+(*)
w/Steve Swell, Paal Nilssen-Love: Krakow Nights [2015, Not Two], B+(***)
w/Heather Leigh: Ears Are Filled With Wonder [2015, Not Two], B
w/Paal Nilssen-Love: Chicken Shit Bingo [2015, Trost], B+(*)
w/Steve Swell, Paal Nilssen-Love: Live in Copenhagen [2016, Not Two], A–
w/Heather Leigh: Sex Tape [2016, Trost], B–
w/Steve Swell, Paal Nilssen-Love: Live in Tel Aviv [2016, Not Two], B+(**)
Full Blast: Rio [2016, Trost], B+(***)
w/Heather Leigh: Sparrow Nights [2018, Trost], B+(*)
w/Alexander von Schlippenbach, Han Bennink: Fifty Years After . . . [2018, Trost], A–
I Surrender Dear [2019, Trost], B+(**)
w/Maâlem Moukhtar Gania, Hamid Drake: The Catch of a Ghost [2019, I Dischi Di Angelica], A–
w/Fred Lonberg-Holm: Memories of a Tunicate [2020, Relative Pitch], B+(*)
w/Heather Leigh, Fred Lonberg-Holm: Naked Nudes [Brötz 80th at ADA 2021] [2021, Trost], B+(*)
w/Majid Bekkas, Hamid Drake: Catching Ghosts [2022, ACT], A–

Marion Brown (1931–2010)

Marion Brown [1965, ESP-Disk], A–
Three for Shepp [1966, Impulse], B
Why Not? [1966, ESP], A–
Capricorn Moon to Juba Lee Revisited [1965–66, Ezz-Thetics], A–
Why Not? Porto Novo! Revisited [1966–67, Ezz-Thetics], A–
Porto Novo [1967–70, Black Lion], B+(***)
Afternoon of a Georgia Faun [1970, ECM], B
Duets Vol. 1 [1970, 1201/Black Lion Vault], B+(**)
Geechee Recollections [1973, Impulse], B+(**)
Duets [1970–73, Arista/Freedom], B+(*)
Sweet Earth Flying [1974, Impulse], B+(***)
Geechee Recollections / Sweet Earth Flying [1973–74, Impulse], B+(***)
Back to Paris [1980, Freelance], B
w/Dave Burrell: Live at the Black Musicians' Conerence, 1981 [1981, NoBusiness, 2CD], A–

Bill Bruford (1948– )

Feels Good to Me [1977, Winterfold], B
One of a Kind [1979, Winterfold], B–
Rock Goes to College [1979, Winterfold], B
The Winterfold Collection 1978–1986 [1977–85, Winterfold], B–
Bill Bruford's Earthworks [1986, Summerfold], B+
Dig? [1989, Summerfold], B+
w/Tim Garland: Random Acts of Happiness [2004, Summerfold], B+(***)
w/Michael Borstlap: Every Step a Dance, Every Word a Song [2003–2004, Summerfold], B+
w/Tim Garland: Earthworks Underground Orchestra [2005, Summerfold], B+(*)
World Drummers Ensemble: A Coat of Many Colors [1996–2005, Summerfold], B
w/Michael Borstlap: In Two Minds [2006–2007, Summerfold], B+(*)
The Summerfold Collection 1987–2008 [1986–2007, Summerfold, 2 CD], B
Skin and Wire: PianoCircus Featuring Bill Bruford: Play the Music of Colon Riley [2009, Summerfold], A–

Paul Bryant (1933–2009)

Burnin' [1960, Pacific Jazz], B+(**)
w/Curtis Amy, Jim Hall: The Blues Message [1960, Fresh Sound], B+(**)

John Bunch (1921–2010)

At the Nola Penthouse: Salutes Jimmy Van Heusen [2006, Arbors], B
w/Frank Wess: Plays the Music of Irving Berlin [2008, Arbors], B+(**)
Do Not Disturb [2009, Arbors], B+(***)

Dave Burrell (1940– )

High Won — High Two [1968, Black Lion], A–
After Love [1970, Free America/Verve], A–
Black Spring [1977, Marge], B+(**)
Plays Ellington and Monk [1978, Denon], A–
Windward Passages [1979, Hat Art], A–
The Jelly Roll Joys [1991, Gazell], B+
w/David Murray: In Concert [1991, Victo], A–
w/Bob Stewart: The Crave [1994, NoBusiness], A–
Expansion [2003, High Two], B+(***)
w/Billy Martin: Consequences [2005, Amulet], B+(***)
Momentum [2005, High Two], B+(***)
w/Steve Swell: Turning Point [2013, NoBusiness], A–
Harlem Rhapsody [2023, Parco Della Musica], B+(***)

Gary Burton (1943– )

A Genuine Tong Funeral [1967, RCA (France)], B+
Gary Burton and Keith Jarrett [1969–70, Atlantic], B
w/Chick Corea: Crystal Silence [1972, ECM], B+(**)
w/Steve Swallow: Hotel Hello [1974, ECM], B+
Dreams So Real [1976, ECM], B–
w/Chick Corea: Duet [1978, ECM], B+(*)
w/Chick Corea: Crystal Silence: The ECM Recordings 1972–79 [1972–79, ECM, 4 CD], B+(*)
w/Pat Metheny, Steve Swallow, Antonio Sanchez: Quartet Live [2007, Concord], B+(*)
Common Ground [2011, Mack Avenue], B+(**)
Guided Tour [2013, Mack Avenue], B+(**)

Jaki Byard (1922–99)

Out Front! [1961, OJC], A–
w/Joe Farrell: The Last From Lennie's [1965, Prestige], A–
Freedom Together! [1966, Prestige OJC], B
Sunshine of My Soul [1978, High Note], B+(*)
A Matter of Black and White: Live at the Keystone Korner, Vol. 2 [1978–79, High Note], B+(***)
The Late Show: An Evening With Jaki Byard: Live at the Keystone Corner, Vol. 3 [1979, High Note], B+(**)
Phantasies II [1988, Soul Note], B+(**)
Live in Chicago 1992 [1992, Jazz³+], B+(**)

George Cables (1944– )

Why Not? [1975, Why Not], B+(***)
Cables' Vision [1979, 1992), Contemporary OJC], B
Morning Song [1980, High Note], B+(*)
By George: George Cablse Plays the Music of George Gershwin [1987, Contemporary], B
Cables Fables [1991, Steeplechase], B+
George Cables Trio: Beyond Forever [1991, Steeplechase], B+(**)
Quiet Fire [1994, Steeplechase], B+(***)
Person to Person [1995, SteepleChase], B+(***)
George Cables Trio: Skylark [1995, SteepleChase], B+(***)
Dark Side, Light Side [1996, SteepleChase], B+(***)
George Cables Trio: Bluesology [1998, SteepleChase], B+(***)
One for My Baby [2000, SteepleChase], B+(**)
My Muse [2012, High Note], B+(***)
Icons and Influences [2013, HighNote], B+(***)
The George Cables Songbook [2016, HighNote], B+(***)
I'm All Smiles [2019, HighNote], B+(**)
Too Close for Comfort [2021, HighNote], B+(*)

Hadley Caliman (1932–2010)

Gratitude [2007, Origin], B+(**)
Straight Ahead [2008, Origin], B+(*)
w/Pete Christlieb: Reunion [2009, Origin], B+(**)

Jean-Charles Capon (1936–2011)

w/Philipe Maté, Lawrence "Butch" Morris, Serge Rahoerson: Jean-Charles Capon/Philipe Maté/Lawrence "Butch" Morris/Serge Rahoerson [1977, Souffle Continu], B+(***)

Rüdiger Carl (1944– )

Zwei Quintette: Two Compositions by Rüdiger Carl [1987, FMP], B+(**)

Doug Carn (1948– )

Infant Eyes [1971, Black Jazz/Real Gone Music], B+(**)
Adam's Apple [1974, Black Jazz/Real Gone Music], B+(*)

Ian Carr (1933–2009)

Nucleus: Elastic Rock [1970, Vertigo], B+(*)
Nucleus: We'll Talk About It Later [1970, Vertigo], B+(***)
Ian Carr Double Quintet: Solar Session [1970, Jazz in Britain], B+(**)
Ian Carr With Nucleus: Solar Plexus [1971, Vertigo], B+(**)
Ian Carr With Nucleus Plus: Labyrinth [1973, Vertigo], B+(*)
Ian Carr's Nucleus: Roots [1973, Vertigo], B+(*)
Nucleus: Under the Sun [1974, Vertigo], B
Nucleus: Snakehips Etcetera [1975, Vertigo], B+(*)
Nucleus: Alleycat [1975, Vertigo], B+(*)
Nucleus & Ian Carr: Torrid Zone: The Vertigo Recordings 1970–1975 [1970–75, Esoteric, 6CD], B+(*)

Baikida Carroll (1947– )

Orange Fish Tears [1974, Souffle Continu], B+(***)
Shadows and Reflections [1982, Soul Note], B+(**)

Ernie Carson (1937–2012)

Every Man a King [1993, GHB], A–

John Carter (1929–91)

w/Bobby Bradford: Flight for Four [1969, Flying Dutchman], A–
w/Bobby Bradford: Seeking [1969, Hatology], B+(***)
w/Bobby Bradford: Self Determination Music [1970, Flying Dutchman], B+(***)
Echoes From Rudolph's [1976–77, NoBusiness, 2CD], B+(**)
Dauwhe [1982, Black Saint], B+(**)
Castles of Ghana [1985, Gramavision], B–
Fields [1988, Gramavision], B
Shadows on a Wall [1989, Gramavision], B+

Ron Carter (1937– )

w/Eric Dolphy, Mal Waldron: Where? [1961, New Jazz OJC], B+
All Blues [1973, CTI/Sony Masterworks], B
Third Plane [1977, Milestone/OJC], B+(***)
Etudes [1982, Discovery], A–
w/Jim Hall: Telephone [1984, Concord], B+(*)
Dear Miles, [2006, Blue Note], B+(**)
Ron Carter's Great Big Band [2010, Sunnyside], B+(**)
w/Vitoria Maldonado: Brasil L.I.K.E. [2016, Summit], B+(*)
w/Jack DeJohnette, Gonzalo Rubalcaba: Skyline [2021, 5 Passion], A–
Finding the Right Notes [2014–2021, In+Out], B+(**)

Michael Carvin (1944– )

Marsalis Music Honors Michael Carvin [2005, Marsalis Music/Rounder], B

Catalyst [1972–1975]

The Complete Recordings, Vol. 1 [1972, Porter], B+(***)
The Complete Recordings, Vol. 2 [1974–75, Porter], B

Philip Catherine (1942– )

Guitar Groove [1999, Dreyfus], B

André Ceccarelli (1946– )

Golden Land [2006, CAM Jazz], B

Andrea Centazzo (1948– )

w/Perry Robinson, Nobu Stowe: The Soul in the Mist [2006, Konnex/Ictus], B+(*)

Joe Chambers (1942– )

The Almoravid [1971–73, Muse], B
Phantom of the City [1991, Candid], B+(*)
Mirrors [1998, Blue Note], B+(*)
The Outlaw [2005, Savant], B+(**)
Horace to Max [2009, Savant], B
Moving Pictures Orchestra: Live at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola [2011, Savant], B
Samba De Marcatu [2020, Blue Note], B
Dance Kobinda [2023, Blue Note], B+(**)

Mark Charig (1944– )

w/Keith Tippett, Ann Winter: Pipedream [1977, Ogun], B–
w/Georg Wolf, Jörg Fischer: Free Music on a Summer Evening [2010, Spore Print], B+(*)

Don Cherry (1936–95)

Live at the Montmartre: Volume 1 [1965, Magnetic], B
Complete Communion [1965, Blue Note], A–
Cherry Jam [1965, Gearbox, EP], B+(*)
Symphony for Improvisers [1966, Blue Note], B+(**)
Complete Communion and Symphony for Improvisers Revisited [1965–66, Ezz-Thetics], B+(***)
Where Is Brooklyn [1966, Blue Note], A–
Live at Café Montmartre 1966 [1966, ESP-Disk], B+(*)
Live at Café Montmartre 1966: Volume Two [1966, ESP-Disk], B
Eternal Rhythm [1968, MPS], B+(***)
Where Is Brooklyn? & Eternal Rhythm Revisited [1966–68, Ezz-Thetics], A–
The Summer House Sessions [1968, Black Forms Editions, 2CD], B+(*)
"Mu" First Part / "Mu" Second Part [1969, Fuel 2000], A–
Blue Lake [1971, Fuel 2000], B+
Organic Music Society [1971–72, Caprice], B+(*)
Don Cherry's New Researches: Organic Music Theatre: Festival De Jazz De Chateauvallon 1972 [1972, Blank Forms Editions], B+(*)
w/Jazz Composers Orchestra: Relativity Suite [1973, JCOA], B+
w/Bernt Rosengren, Christer Bothen, Agneta Ehrnstrom, Bengt Berger: Eternal Now [1973, Antilles], B+
Brown Rice [1975, A&M], B+
Om Shanti Om [1976, Black Sweat], B+(*)
w/Nana Vasconcelos, Collin Walcott: Codona [1978, ECM], B+(**)
w/John Tchicai, Irène Schweizer, Léon Francioli, Pierre Favre: Musical Monsters [1980, Intakt], A–
w/Nana Vascencelos, Collin Walcott: Codona 2 [1980, ECM], B+(*)
w/Nana Vascencelos, Collin Walcott: Codona 3 [1982, ECM], B
w/Nana Vasconcelos, Collin Walcott: The Codona Trilogy [1978–82, ECM, 3 CD], B+(*)
w/Ed Blackwell: El Corazón [1982, ECM], B+
Home Boy, Sister Out [1985, Wewantsounds], B+(***)
Art Deco [1989, A&M], A–
Multi Kulti [1988–90, A&M], B+

Pete Christlieb (1945– )

w/Warne Marsh: Conversations with Warne, Vol. 2 [1978, Criss Cross], B+

Günter Christmann (1942– )

w/Detlef Schönenberg: We Play [1973, FMP], B+(***)
w/Torsten Müller, LaDonna Smith, Davey Williams: White Earth Streak [1983, Atavistic Unheard Music Series], B
Vario 34–3: Free Improvised Music [2018, Corbett vs. Dempsey], B+(*)

Stanley Clarke (1951– )

School Days [1976, Epic], C+
The Toys of Men [2007, Heads Up], B
The Stanley Clarke Band [2010, Heads Up], B–
w/Biréli Lagrene, Jean-Luc Ponty: D-Stringz [2015, Impulse!], B+(**)

Billy Cobham (1944– )

Stratus [1981, Inak], B
w/Colin Towns: Meeting of the Spirits: A Celebration of the Mahavishnu Orchestra [2006, In+Out], B+(**)

Tony Coe (1934– )

Some Other Autumn [1971, Hep], A–
w/Bob Brookmeyer: Captain Coe's Famous Racearound [1995, Storyville], B–
w/Alan Barnes: Days of Wine and Roses [1997, Zephyr], B+

Kelan Philip Cohran (1927– )

Kelan Philip Cohran and the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble [2012, Honest Jon's], B+(***)

Mark Colby (1949– )

Reflections [2008, Origin], B+(**)

Richie Cole (1948–2020)

Plays Ballads and Love Songs [2015, Mark Perna Music], B+(***)
Latin Lover [2017, RCP], B+(***)
Cannonball [2018, RCP], B+(**)

George Coleman (1935– )

The George Coleman Quintet: In Baltimore [1971, Reel to Real], A–
w/Tete Montoliu: Dynamic Duo [1977, Timeless], B+(*)
Amsterdam After Dark [1978, Timeless], B+(**)
Playing Changes [1979, Ronnie Scott's Jazz House], B+
At Yoshi's [1987, Evidence], A–
My Horns of Plenty [1991, Birdology], A
I Could Write a Book: The Music of Richard Rodgers [1998, Telarc], B
A Master Speaks [2015, Smoke Sessions], A–
The Quartet [2019, Smoke Sessions], A–
Live at Smalls Jazz Club [2022, Cellar], A–

Johnny Coles (1926–97)

Little Johnny C [1963, Blue Note], B+
New Morning [1982, Criss Cross], B+(***)

Graham Collier (1937–2011)

Down Another Road @ Stockholm Jazz Days '69 [1969, My Only Desire], A–
Graham Collier Music: Smoke-Blackened Walls and Curlews [1970, British Progressive Jazz], B+(*)
Workpoints [1968–75, Cuneiform, 2CD], A–
Hoarded Dreams [1983, Cuneiform], B+(*)

Alice Coltrane (1937–2007)

A Monastic Trio [1967–68, Impulse], B+(**)
Huntington Ashram Monastery [1969, Impulse], B+(**)
Ptah the El Daoud [1970, Impulse], B+(***)
Journey in Satchidananda [1970, Impulse], B+(**)
The Carnegie Hall Concert [1971, Impulse!], A–
World Galaxy [1971, Impulse], B
Huntington Ashram Monastery / World Galaxy [1969–71, Impulse], B+(*)
Universal Consciousness [1971, Impulse], B
Lord of Lords [1972, Impulse], B–
Universal Consciousness / Lord of Lords [1971–72, Impulse], B–
Live at the Berkeley Community Theater 1972 [1972, BCT], B+(**)
Kirtan: Turiya Sings [1981, Impulse!], B+(***)
The Ecstatic Music of Turiyasangitananda [World Spirituality Classics 1] [1982–95, Luaka Bop], B+(**)
Translinear Light [2000, Impulse], B+
The Impulse Story [1968–2000, Impulse], B+(*)

The Contemporary Jazz Quintet [1966–1967]

Actions [1966–67, Atavistic], B+

Junior Cook (1934–92)

Senior Cookin' [1979–81, 32 Jazz], B+

Laurence Cook

w/Jacques Coursil, Waren Gale, Perry Robinson, Steve Tintweiss: Ave B Free Jam [1967, Inky Dot], B
w/Eric Zinman: Double Action [2009, Ayler], B+(**)

Cooper-Moore (1946– )

Outtakes 1978 [1978, Hopscotch], B+(**)
w/Tom Abbs, Chad Taylor: Triptych Myth [2003, Hopscotch], A–
w/Assif Tsahar: America [2003, Hopscotch], B+(***)
Tryptych Myth: The Beautiful [2005, AUM Fidelity], A–
w/Stephen Gauci: Studio Sessions Vol. 1 [2019, Gaucimusic], B+(***)
w/Stephen Gauci: Conversations Vol. 1 [2019, 577 Records], A–

Chick Corea (1941–2021)

Tones for Joan's Bones [1966, Rhino/Atlantic], B+(**)
Now He Sings, Now He Sobs [1968, Blue Note], B
The Complete "Is" Sessions [1969, Blue Note, 2 CD], B+(**)
The Song of Singing [1970, 1989), Blue Note], B+(***)
w/Anthony Braxton, Dave Holland, Barry Altschul: Early Circle [1970, Blue Note], B
w/Anthony Braxton, Dave Holland, Barry Altschul: Circle: Paris-Concert [1971, ECM, 2 CD], A–
Piano Improvisations Vol. 1 [1971, ECM], B+(**)
Piano Improvisations Vol. 2 [1971, ECM], B
Return to Forever [1972, ECM], A–
w/Return to Forever: Light as a Feather [1972, Polydor], B
Return to Forever Featuring Chick Corea: Hymn of the Seventh Galaxy [1973, Polydor], C
Return to Forever Featuring Chick Corea: Where Have I Known You Before [1974, Polydor], C
Return to Forever Featuring Chick Corea: No Mystery [1975, Polydor], C–
Return to Forever: Romantic Warrior [1976, Columbia], C+
Return to Forever: The Anthology [1973–76, Concord, 2CD], C
Return to Forever: Musicmagic [1977, Columbia], C–
Verve Jazz Masters 3 [1972–78, Verve], B+(*)
In Concert, Zürich, October 28, 1979 [1979, ECM, 2 CD], B+(*)
Live in Montreux [1981, Stretch], B
Children's Songs [1983, ECM], B+(*)
Solo Piano: Imrpovisations/Children's Songs [1971–83, ECM, 3 CD], B+(*)
Time Warp [1995, Stretch], B+
Remembering Bud Powell [1997, Stretch], B
Origin: Live at the Blue Note [1998, Stretch], B
Rendezvous in New York [2001, Stretch, 2CD], B+(**)
To the Stars [2004, Stretch], C
The Ultimate Adventure [2006, Stretch], B
w/Bela Fleck: The Enchantment [2007, Concord], B–
w/Gary Burton: The New Crystal Silence [2007, Stretch, 2 CD], B–
w/Stefano Bollani: Orvieto [2010, ECM], B
w/Eddie Gomez, Paul Motian: Further Explorations [2010, Concord, 2CD], B+(**)
w/Gary Burton: Hot House [2012, Concord], B–
Chick Corea Trio: Trilogy [2010–2012, Concord, 3CD], B+(***)
The Vigil [2013, Concord], B+(**)
w/Béla Fleck: Two [2015, Concord], B
The Chick Corea + Steve Gadd Band: w/Steve Gadd: Chinese Butterfly [2017, Stretch/Concord, 2CD], B+(*)
w/Christian McBride, Brian Blade: Trilogy 2 [2010–2016, Concord, 2CD], B+(**)
Chick Corea Akoustik Band: Live [2018, Stretch, 2CD], B+(**)
w/The Spanish Heart Band: Antidote [2019, Concord], B–
Plays [2018, Concord, 2CD], B+(*)
The Chick Corea Elektrik Band: The Future Is Now [2016–2018, Candid, 2CD], B+(*)

Larry Coryell (1943–2017)

Lady Coryell [1968, Vanguard], B
Introducing the Eleventh House With Larry Coryell [1972, Vanguard], B+(*)
The Restful Mind [1974, Vanguard], B+(***)
Shining Hour [1990, 32 Jazz], B
Prime Picks: The Virtuoso Guitar of Larry Coryell [1998–2003, High Note], B+(*)
With the Wide Hive Players [2010, Wide Hive], B+(*)
Heavy Feel [2014, Wide Hive], B+(*)
Barefoot Man: Sanpaku [2016, Purple Pyramid], B+(*)
Larry Coryell's 11th House: Seven Secrets [2016, Savoy Jazz], B+(*)

Jacques Coursil (1938– )

Clameurs [2006, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Trails of Tears [2010, Sunnyside], B+(**)

Stanley Cowell (1941–2020)

Blues for the Viet Cong [1969, Arista/Freedom], A–
Sienna [1989, Steeplechase], B+
Back to the Beautiful [1989, Concord], B
Live at Maybeck Recital Hall, Volume Five [1990, Concord], B
Departure No. 2 [1990, Steeplechase], A–
Live at Copenhagen Jazz House [1993, SteepleChase], B+(**)
Angel Eyes [1993, SteepleChase], B+
Setup [1993, SteepleChase], B+
Mandara Blossoms [1995, SteepleChase], B+(*)
Hear Me One [1996, Steeplechase], B+(**)
Are You Real? [2014, SteepleChase], B+(***)
Juneteenth [2014, Vision Fugitive], B+(*)
No Illusions [2015, SteepleChase], B+(**)

Kenny Cox (1940–2008)

Introducing Kenny Cox and the Contemporary Jazz Quintet [1968–69, Blue Note], B+(***)

Lol Coxhill (1932–2012)

Coxhill on Ogun [1977–78, Ogun], B+(***)
w/Veryan Weston: Boundless [1998, Emanem], B

Hank Crawford (1934–2009)

w/Jimmy McGriff: On the Blue Side [1989, Milestone], B

Ronnie Cuber (1941–2022)

Ronnie's Trio [2017, SteepleChase], B+(*)
Straight Street [2010, SteepleChase], B+(***)
Four [2019, SteepleChase], B+(***)

Jim Cullum [Jr.] (1941– )

w/William Warfield: George Gershwin's Porgy and Bess Live [1992, Riverwalk Jazz, 2CD], B+(***)

Ted Curson (1935–2012)

The New Thing and the Blue Thing [1965, Koch], B+
Blue Piccolo [1975, Why Not], B+(***)
Traveling On [1996, Evidence], B

Andrew Cyrille (1939– )

What About? [1969, Affinity], B+(*)
Andrew Cyrille & Maono: Metamusicians' Stomp [1978, Black Saint], B+(***)
Nuba [1979, Black Saint], B+(***)
Special People [1980, Soul Note], B+(***)
w/Richard Teitelbaum: Double Clutch [1981, Silkheart], B+(*)
w/Peter Brötzmann: Andrew Cyrille Meets Brötzmann in Berlin [1982, FMP], B+(***)
The Navigator [1982, Soul Note], B+
My Friend Louis [1991, DIW], B+
X-Man [1993, Soul Note], B
Ode to the Living Tree [1994, Venus], B–
Good to Go, With a Tribute to Bu [1995, Soul Note], A–
Route de Frères [2005, TUM], A–
Profound Sound Trio: w/Paul Dunmall, Henry Grimes: Opus de Life [2008, Porter], A–
w/Michael Marcus, Ted Daniel: Duology [2012, Jazzwerkstatt], B+(**)
The Declaration of Musical Independence [2014, ECM], B+(***)
Lebroba [2017, ECM], B+(***)
Andrew Cyrille Quartet: The News [2019, ECM], B
w/William Parker, Enrico Rava: 2 Blues for Cecil [2021, TUM], A–
Music Delivery / Percussion [2022, Intakt], B+(**)

Ted Daniel (1943– )

Tapestry [1974, Porter], B+(**)
Ted Daniel's Energy Module: Innerconnection [1975, NoBusiness, 2CD], A–

Eddie Daniels (1941– )

Mean What You Say [2005, IPO], B+(*)
w/Roger Kellaway: A Duet of One: Live at the Bakery [2005, IPO], B+(*)
Homecoming: Live at the Iridium [2006, IPO, 2 CD], B

Harold Danko (1947– )

After the Rain [1994, SteepleChase], B+(**)
Tidal Breeze [1995–96, Steeplechase], B+(***)
The Feeling of Jazz [1996, Steeplechase], B+
w/Kirk Knuffke: Play Date [2018, SteepleChase], B+(***)
Spring Garden [2019, SteepleChase], B+(**)
Rite Notes [2021, SteepleChase], B+(*)
Trillium [2023, SteepleChase], B+(**)

Wolfgang Dauner (1935–2020)

w/Charlie Mariano, Dino Saluzzi: Pas de Trois [1989, Mood], B+(**)

Kenny Davern (1935–2006)

Stretchin' Out [1983, Jazzology], B+
w/Dick Wellstood: Never in a Million Years [1984, Challenge], B+
Playing for Kicks [1985, Jazzology], B+
Breezin' Along [1996, Arbors], B+(***)
The Kenny Davern Quartet at the Mill Hill Playhouse [2003, Arbors], B+
In Concert, Albuquerque, 2004 [2004, Arbors], B+
w/Ken Peplowski: Dialogues [2005, Arbors], B+(***)

Anthony Davis (1951– )

w/Mal Waldron: Interpretations of Monk, Vol. 2: Evening Concert [1981, Koch, 2 CD], B

Charles Davis (1933– )

Land of Dreams [2006, Smalls], B+(**)

Nathan Davis (1937–2018)

Happy Girl [1965, MPS], B+(*)
Two Originals: Happy Girl and Hip Walk [1965, MPS], B+(*)
London by Night [1987, DIW], B

Elton Dean (1945–2006)

Just Us [1971–72, Cuneiform], B+
w/Steve Miller, Pip Pyle: Home Brewed [1976, British Progressive Jazz], B+(***)
Happy Daze + Oh! For the Edge [1976–77, Ogun], B+(***)
EDG [Elton Dean Quartet]: They All Be on This Old Road [1977, Ogun], A–
Elton Dean Quartet: On Italian Roads: Live at Teatro Cristallo, Milan, 1979 [1979, British Progressive Jazz], B+(***)
Welcomet: Live in Brazil, 1986 [1986, Ogun], B+(***)
Elton Dean's Unlimited Saxophone Company [1989, Ogun], B+(***)
w/Howard Riley, Paul Rogers, Mark Sanders: All the Tradition [1990, Slam], B+(***)
The Vortex Tapes [1990, Slam], B+(**)
Silent Knowledge [1995, Cuneiform], B+(***)
w/Roswell Rudd: Rumours of an Incident [1996, Slam], B+(**)
w/Paul Dunmall, Tony Levin, Paul Rogers, Roswell Rudd, Keith Tippett: Bladik [1996, Cuneiform], A–
Elton Dean's Newsense [1997, Slam], B+(*)
Moorsong [1998–99, Cuneiform], B+
w/Paul Dunmall, Paul Rogers, Tony Bianco: Remembrance [2004, NoBusiness, 2CD], B+(***)

Jack DeJohnette (1942– )

The DeJohnette Complex [1968, Milestone], B
Sorcery [1974, Prestige], B+(*)
Pictures [1976, ECM], B–
w/1978, ECM: New Directions, B+(*)
Special Edition [1979, ECM], B+(**)
New Directions: In Europe [1979, ECM], B+(*)
Jack DeJohnete's Special Edition: Tin Can Alley [1980, ECM], B+(**)
Jack DeJohnette's Special Edition: Inflation Blues [1982, ECM], B+(*)
Jack DeJohnette's Special Edition: Album Album [1984, ECM], B
Special Edition [1979–84, ECM, 4CD], B+(*)
Jack DeJohnette's Special Edition: Irresistible Forces [1987, MCA/Impulse], B+(**)
Audio-Visualscapes [1988, Impulse], B–
Parallel Realities [1990, MCA], B+(*)
Earth Walk [1991, Blue Note], B+
Dancing with Nature Spirits [1995, ECM], A–
Oneness [1998, ECM], B+
w/Larry Goldings, John Scofield: Trio Beyond: Saudades [2004, ECM, 2 CD], B+(*)
Made in Chicago [2013, ECM], A–
w/Ravi Coltrane, Matthew Garrison: In Movement [2015, ECM], A–
w/Larry Grenadier, John Medeski, John Scofield: Hudson [2017, Motéma], A–

Les DeMerle (1946– )

Sound 67: Once in a Lifetime [1967, Origin], B+(**)
Cookin' at the Corner, Vol. 1, B+(***)
Cookin' at the Corner, Vol. 2 [2005, Origin], B+(*)
Gypsy Rendezvous, Vol. One [2008, Origin], B+(***)
Gypsy Rendezvous, Volume Two [2008, Origin], B+(**)
Feelin' Good [2013, Origin], B+(**)
w/Bonnie Eisele: Comin' Home Baby [2014, Origin], B+(***)
The Dynamic Les DeMerle Band Featuring Bonnie Eisele: Hot Night in Venice: Live at the Venice Jazz Club [2014, Origin], B+(*)

Walt Dickerson (1931–2008)

Relativity [1962, New Jazz/OJC], B+(*)
To My Queen [1962, New Jazz OJC], B+(**)
Tell Us Only the Beautiful Things [1975, Why Not], B+(***)
Peace [1976, Steeplechase], B

Al Di Meola (1954– )

w/John McLaughlin, Paco DeLucia: Friday Night in San Francisco [1980, Columbia/Legacy], B+
Consequence of Chaos [2006, Telarc], B
Pursuit of Radical Rhapsody [2010, Telarc], B+(*)

Danny D'Imperio (1945– )

Blues for Philly Joe [1991, V.S.O.P.], A–
Hip to It [1992, V.S.O.P.], B+(**)
The Outlaw [1994–96, Sackville], B+(**)

Bill Dixon (1925–2010)

Bill Dixon in Italy: Volume 1 [1980, Soul Note], B+
Bill Dixon in Italy: Volume 2 [1980, Soul Note], B–
November 1981 [1981, Soul Note], A–
Thoughts [1985, Soul Note], B–
Son of Sisyphus [1988, Soul Note], B
Vade Mecum [1993, Soul Note], B
Vade Mecum II [1993, Soul Note], B
w/Tony Oxley: Papyrus, Vol. I [1998, Soul Note], B+(**)
w/Tony Oxley: Papyrus, Vol. II [1998, Soul Note], B+(**)
Berlin Abbozzi [1999, FMP], A–
w/Exploding Star Orchestra: Bill Dixon With Exploding Star Orchestra [2007, Thrill Jockey], B+(**)
17 Musicians in Search of a Sound: Darfur [2007, AUM Fidelity], B
Tapestries for Small Orchestra [2009, Firehouse, 2 CD+DVD], B+(***)

Eric Dolphy (1928–64)

Outward Bound [1960, New Jazz/OJC], A–
Out There [1960, New Jazz/OJC], B+(**)
w/Booker Little: Far Cry [1960, Prestige OJC], B+
Eric Dolphy at the Five Spot: Volume 1 [1961, Prestige/OJC], A–
Eric Dolphy at the Five Spot: Volume 2 [1961, Prestige/OJC], B+(***)
w/Booker Little: Memorial Album: Recorded Live at the Five Spot [1961, Prestige OJC], B+(***)
In Europe Vol. 1 [1961, 1990), Prestige/OJC], B+(**)
In Europe, Vol. 2 [1961, 2006), Prestige/OJC], B+(*)
In Europe/Volume 3 [1961, Prestige/OJC], B+(***)
The Best of Eric Dolphy [1960–61, Prestige], A–
Prestige Profiles [1960–61, Prestige], A–
Softly as in a Morning Sunrise [1961, Natasha], B
The Illinois Concert [1963, Blue Note], A–
Conversations [1963, FM/Vee Jay], B+(***)
Iron Man [1963, 1990), West Wind], B+(***)
Musical Prophet: The Expanded 1963 New York Studio Sessions [1963, Resonance, 3CD], A–
Out to Lunch! [1964, Blue Note], A–
Last Date [1964, EmArcy], B+

Pierre Dørge (1946– )

Ballad Round the Left Corner [1979, SteepleChase], B+(**)
Very Hot – Even the Moon Is Dancing [1985, Steeplechase], B+
Johnny Lives [1987, Steeplechase], B+
w/Harry Beckett, Marilyn Mazur, Klavs Hovman: Echoez Of . . . [1990, Olufsen], B+(**)
Music From the Danish Jungle [1995, Dacapo], A–
Live at Birdland [1999, Stunt], B+(***)
Zig Zag Zimfoni [2000, Stunt], B+(**)
Dancing Cheek to Cheek [2004, Stunt], A–
Negra Tigra [2005, ILK], B+(**)
Blui [2014, SteepleChase], B+(**)
w/Kirk Knuffke: Ubi Zaa [2016, SteepleChase], B
Soundscapes [2017, SteepleChase], B+(***)

Lajos Dudas (1941– )

Chamber Music Live [1990, Pannon Classic], B
Jazz on Stage [2006–2007, JazzSick], B+(***)
50 Years With Jazz Clarinet: The Best of Lajos Dudas [1976–2007, JazzSick, 2 CD], B+(**)
Live at Porgy and Bess [2009, JazzSick], B+(***)
w/Hubert Bergmann: What's Up Neighbor? [2011, JazzSick], B+(**)
Live at Salzburger Jazzherbst [2012, JazzSick], A–
w/Deutsche Kammerakademie Neuss: Brückenschlag [2015, JazzSick], B+(**)
Radio Days: Birthday Edition 75 [2016, JazzSick], B+(***)
Some Great Songs Vol. 2 [2017, JazzSick], B+(**)
The Lake and the Music [2020, JazzSick], B+(***)

Gerd Dudek (1938– )

w/Buschi Niebergall, Edward Vesala: Open [1977, Atavistic], A–

Johnny Dyani (1945–86)

Johnny Dyani Quartet: Song for Biko [1978, Steeplechase], A–
w/Mal Waldron: Some Jive Ass Boer: Live at Jazz Unité [1981, Jazz Unité], B+

Charles Earland (1941–99)

Black Talk! [1969, Prestige OJC], B+

Eastern Rebellion [1975–1995]

Eastern Rebellion [1975, Timeless], A
Simple Pleasures [1992, Musicmasters], B+
Just One of Those ... Nights at the Village Vanguard [1995, Musicmasters], B+

Cleveland Eaton (1939–2020)

Plenty Good Eaton [1975, Black Jazz/Real Gone Music], B+(*)

Don Ellis (1934–78)

How Time Passes [1960, 2023), Candid], B+(**)
Electric Bath [1967, Columbia], A–

Emergency

Homage to Peace [1970, Free America/Verve], B+

Booker Ervin (1930–70)

That's It [1961, Candid], B+
The Freedom Book [1963, Prestige], A–
The Song Book [1964, Prestige OJC], A–
The Blues Book [1964, Prestige OJC], B+
The Space Book [1964, 1996), Prestige OJC], A–
Setting the Pace [1965, Prestige], A–
Structurally Sound [1966, Pacific Jazz], A–
Booker 'n' Brass [1967, Pacific Jazz], B
The In Between [1968, Blue Note], B+(***)
Tex Book Tenor [1968, Blue Note], B+

Christian Escoudé (1947– )

Cookin' in Hell's Kitcen [1994, Verve], B
Christian Escoudé Plays Brassens: Au Bois de Mon Coeur [2010, Sunnyside], B+(***)

Ron Everett

The Glitter of the City [1977, Jazzman], B

Extra Ball

Birthday [Polish Jazz Vol. 48] [1976, Polskie Nagrania Muza], B

Jon Faddis (1953– )

Teranga [2005, Koch], A

Joe Farrell (1937–86)

Outback [1970, CTI/Masterworks Jazz], B+(*)
Sonic Text [1979, Contemporary OJC], B+
w/Art Pepper: Darn That Dream [1982, Drive], B+

Kali Z. Fasteau (1947–2020)

w/Donald Rafael Garrett: Memoirs of a Dream [1975–77, Flying Note, 2CD], B+
Prophecy [1990–92, Flying Note], B
w/William Parker, Cindy Blackman: An Alternate Universe [1991–92, Flying Note], B+(**)
Sensual Hearing [1995, Flying Note], B+
Vivid [2001, Flying Note], B
Oneness [2003, Flying Note], B+
Making Waves [2000–2004, Flying Note], B
w/Kidd Jordan: People of the Ninth: New Orleans and the Hurricane 2005 [2005, Flying Note], B+(**)
Kidd Jordan: Live at the Kerava Jazz Festival: Finland [2007, Flying Note], B+(*)
Animal Grace [2005–2007, Flying Note], B+(*)
Piano Rapture [2012–2013, Flying Note], A–
w/Kidd Jordan, L.M. Rozie: Intuit [2012–2013, Flying Note], B+(***)

Pierre Favre (1937– )

Drums and Dreams [1970–78, Intakt, 3CD], B+(**)
w/Paul Motian, Fredy Studer, Nana Vasconcelos: Singing Drums [1984, ECM], B
Window Steps [1995, ECM], B+(*)
Pierre Favre Singing Drums: Soufflés [1997, Intakt], B+(***)
European Chamber Ensemble [1999, Intakt], B+(***)
Saxophones [2003, Intakt], B+(*)
w/Yang Jing: Two in Ones [2005, Intakt], B+(**)
Fleuve [2005, ECM], B+(**)
Pierre Favre Ensemble: Le Voyage [2010, Intakt], B+(**)
DrumSights NOW [2015, Intakt], B+(***)

Bobby Few (1935–2021)

Lights and Shadows [2004, Boxholder], B+(*)

Mongezi Feza (1945–75)

Free Jam [1971, Ayler, 2 CD], B+

Svein Finnerud (1945–2000)

Plastic Sun [1970, Odin], B+(*)

Clare Fischer (1928–2012)

Extension [1963, International Phonograph], B
Out of the Blue [2015, Clavo], B+(*)

Ricky Ford (1954– )

Loxodonta Africana [1977, New World], B+
Manhattan Plaza [1979, Muse], B+(*)
Flying Colors [1980, Muse], B+
Looking Ahead [1987, Muse], B+(**)
Saxotic Stomp [1988, Muse], B+(**)
Hard Groovin' [1989, Muse], B
Ebony Rhapsody [1990, Candid], B+
Hot Brass [1991, Candid], B+
American-African Blues [1991, Candid], A–
Tenor Madness Too! [1992, Muse], B+
The Wailing Sounds of Ricky Ford: Paul's Scene [2022, Whaling City Sound], B+(***)

Bruce Forman (1956– )

w/John Clayton, Jeff Hamilton: Reunion! [2021, B4Man Music], B+(**)

Sonny Fortune (1939–2018)

Monk's Mood [1993, Konnex], A–
Four in One [1994, Blue Note], A–
You and the Night and the Music [2007, 18th & Vine], B+(*)

Al Foster (1944– )

Love, Peace and Jazz! [2007, Jazz Eyes], B+(**)
Inspirations and Dedications [2019, Smoke Sessions], B+(**)
Reflections [2022, Smoke Sessions], B+(*)

Gary Foster (1936– )

w/Putter Smith: Perfect Circularity [2006, AJI], B+(**)

Ronnie Foster (1950– )

Two Headed Freap [1972, Blue Note], B+(*)
Reboot [2022, Blue Note], B+(*)

Henry Franklin (1940– )

The Skipper [1972, Black Jazz/Real Gone Music], B+(***)
The Skipper at Home [1974, Black Jazz], B+(*)

Caesar Frazier

Tenacity (As We Speak) [2022, TrackMerchant], B+(*)
Live at Jazzcup [2023, Stunt], B+(**)

Free Jazz Group Wiesbaden [1969–1971]

Frictions / Frictions Now [1969–71, NoBusiness], B+(***)

Chico Freeman (1949– )

Morning Prayer [1976, Why Not], B+(**)
Chico [1977, India Navigation], B+(***)
Kings of Mali [1977, India Navigation], B+(**)
The Outside Within [1978, India Navigation], A–
Spirit Sensitive [1979, India Navigation], B+
No Time Left [1979, Black Saint], B+(***)
Destiny's Dance [1981, Contemporary OJC], A–
w/Von Freeman: Freeman and Freeman [1981, India Navigation], B+(***)
Tradition in Transition [1982, Elektra Musician], B+(*)
Tales of Ellington [1987, Black Hawk], B+
You'll Know When You Get There [1988, Black Saint], B+(***)
w/Arthur Blythe: Luminous [1989, JazzHouse], B+
w/Mal Waldron, Tiziani Ghiglioni: Up and Down [1992, Black Saint], B+(**)
w/Arthur Blythe: The Unspoken Word [1993, JazzHouse], B+
Focus [1994, Contemporary], B
w/Heiri Känzig: The Arrival [2014, Intakt], A–

George Freeman (1927– )

90 Going on Amazing [2018, Blujazz/Southport], B+(**)
The Good Life [2022, HighNote], B+(**)

Von Freeman (1922–2012)

Never Let Me Go [1992, Steeplechase], A–
Lester Leaps In [1992, Steeplechase], B+
Live at the Dakota [1996, Premonition], B+(*)
75th Birthday Celebration [1998, Half Note], B
The Great Divide [2004, Premonition/Koch], A–
Good Forever [2006, Premonition], B+(***)
The Best of Von Freeman on Premonition [1996–2006, Premonition, 2CD+DVD], A–

Don Friedman (1935–2016)

w/Attila Zoller: Dreams and Explorations [1964, Riverside OJC], B+
I Hear a Rhapsody [1984, Stash], B+
Don Friedman at Maybeck: Maybeck Recital Hall Series Volume 33 [1993, Concord], B+(*)
Almost Everything [1995, Steeplechase], B
My Romance: Solo Piano [1996, Steeplechase], B+(***)

David Friesen (1942– )

Where the Light Fails [2013, Origin, 2CD], B+(**)
w/Glen Moore: Bactrian [2015, Origin], B+(***)
David Friesen Circle 3 Trio: Triple Exposure [2015, Origin], B+(*)
Structures [2017, Origin, 2CD], B+(*)
My Faith, My Life [2017–2018, Origin, 2CD], B+(***)
David Friesen Circle 3 Trio: Interaction [2019, Origin, 2CD], B+(***)
David Friesen With Orchestra and Quartet: Testimony [2018–2019, Origen], B
w/Bob Ravenscroft: Passage [2015–2020, Origin], B+(**)
Day of Rest [2020, Origin], B+(**)
This Light Has No Darkness [2023, Origin], B

Eddie Gale (1941–2020)

Eddie Gale's Ghetto Music [1968, Water], A
Black Rhythm Happening [1969, Water], A–
Afro-Fire [2004, Black Beauty], B+(***)

Hal Galper (1938– )

Hal Galper Quintet: Live at the Berlin Philharmonic 1977 [1977, Origin, 2CD], B+(***)
Ivory Forest Redux [1979, Origin], B+(***)
Portrait [1989, Concord], A–
Just Us [1993, Enja], A–
Fugue State [1997, Blue Chip Jazz], B
w/Jeff Johnson, John Bishop: Furious Rubato [2006, Origin], B+(**)
w/Reggie Workman, Rashied Ali: Art-Work [2008, Origin], A–
Hal Galper Trio: Invitation to Openness: Live at Big Twio [2008, Origin], B+(**)
w/John Bishop, Jeff Johnson: E Pluribus Unum: Live in Seattle [2009, Origin], B+(*)
Trip the Light Fantastic [2011, Origin], B+(*)
Airegin Revisited [2012, Origin], B+(*)
O's Time [2014, Origin], B+(**)
Hal Galper and the Youngbloods: Live at the Cota Jazz Festival [2016, Origin], B+(**)
w/Jerry Bergonzi: Cubist [2016, Origin], A–
Hal Galper Trio: The Zone: Live at the Yardbird Suite [2016, Origin], A–

Ganelin Trio [1971–1990]

Poco-A-Poco [1978, Leo], B+(***)
Strictly for Our Friends [1978, Leo Golden Years of New Jazz], B+(**)
Encores [1978–81, Leo], B+(**)
Catalogue: Live in East Germany [1977–82, Leo], A–
Ancora Da Capo [1980–82, Leo], A–
Old Bottles [1982–83, Leo], B+(***)
Con Affetto [1983, Leo Golden Years of New Jazz], B+(**)
Ttaango . . . in Nickelsdorf [1985, Leo Golden Years, 2 CD], A–

Jan Garbarek (1947– )

Esoteric Circle [1969, Arista Freedom], B+
Jan Garbarek Quartet: Afric Pepperbird [1970, ECM], B+(***)
w/Bobo Stenson, Terje Rypdal, Arild Andersen, Jon Christensen: Sart [1971, ECM], B+(***)
w/Arild Andersen, Edward Vesala: Triptykon [1972, ECM], B+(***)
w/Bobo Stenson: Witchi-Tai-To [1973, ECM], A
w/Bobo Stenson: Dansere [1975, ECM], B
Dis [1977, ECM], B+
Places [1977, ECM], A–
w/Egberto Gisomti, Charlie Haden: Carta de Amor [1981, ECM, 2CD], B+(*)
w/Ustad Fateh Ali Khan: Ragas and Sagas [1990, ECM], A–
w/Miroslav Vitous, Peter Erskine: Star [1991, ECM], A–
w/Anouar Brahem, Ustad Shaukat Hussain: Madar [1992, ECM], B+
Twelve Moons [1993, ECM], B+
w/The Hilliard Ensemble: Officium [1993, ECM], A–
Rarum, Vol. 2: Selected Recordings [1974–95, ECM, 2 CD], A–
Rites [1998, ECM, 2CD], B
w/The Hilliard Ensemble: Mnemosyne [1998, ECM, 2 CD], B
In Praise of Dreams [2004, ECM], B+(***)
Dresden [2007, ECM, 2CD], A–
w/The Hilliard Ensemble: Officium Novum [2009, ECM New Series], B+(*)
w/The Hilliard Ensemble: Remember Me, My Dear [2014, ECM New Series], B+(*)

Linton Garner (1915–2003)

Quiet Nights [2002, Cellar Live], B+(**)

Carlos Garnett (1938– )

Fire [1974–77, 32 Jazz], B+(***)

Michael Garrick (1933–2011)

Moonscape [1964, Trunk, EP], B+(***)
w/Don Rendell, Ian Carr: Prelude to Heart Is a Lotus [1968, Gearbox], B+(**)
A Lady in Waiting [1993, Jazz Academy], B+(***)
For Love of Duke . . . and Ronnie [1995–97, Jazz Academy], A–
The New Quartet [2001, Jazz Academy], A–
Garricks' Strings Quartet: Green and Pleasant Land [2003, Jazz Academy], B+(*)
Gigs: Introducing Mick Garrett . . . [(2008), Jazz Academy], B+(*)

Giorgio Gaslini (1929–2014)

Gaslini Plays Monk [1981, Soul Note], B+
Ayler's Wings [1991, Soul Note], B+
Lampi [1994, Soul Note], A–

Eric Ghost

Secret Sauce [1975, Jazz Room], B+(***)

Michael Gibbs (1937– )

Michael Gibbs [1970, Deram], A–
Revisiting Tanglewood 63: The Early Tapes [1970, Jazz in Britain], B+(**)
Tanglewood 63 [1970, Deram], B+(*)
Mike Gibbs: Directs the Only Chrome Waterfall Orchestra [1975, Bronze], A–
The Mike Gibbs Orchestra: Big Music [1988–90, ACT], B+(***)
w/Joachim Kühn: Europeana: Jazzphony No. 1 [1994, ACT], B+(**)
w/The NDR Bigband: In My View [2013–2015, Cuneiform], B+(***)
w/The NDR Bigband: Play a Bill Frisell Set List [2013, Cuneiform], A–

Egberto Gismonti (1947– )

Dança Das Cabeças [1976, ECM], B
Saudações [2006–2007, ECM, 2 CD], B

Globe Unity Orchestra (1966–86)

Globe Unity 67 and 70 [1967–70, Atavistic Unheard Music Series], B+
Globe Unity 73: Live in Wuppertal [1973, FMP], A–
Hamburg '74 [1974, Atavistic], B
Globe Unity Special '75: Rumbling [1975, FMP], B+(***)
Globe Unity 2002 [2002, Intakt], B+(**)
Globe Unity – 40 Years [2006, Intakt], B+(***)
w/Alexander Von Schlippenbach: Globe Unity – 50 Years [2016, Intakt], A–

Vinny Golia (1946– )

Vinny Golia Wind Quartet: Live at the Century City Playhouse: Los Angeles, 1979 [1979, Dark Tree], B+(***)
Regards From Norma Desmond [1986, Fresh Sound], A–
Nation of Laws [1996, Nine Winds], B+
w/George Lewis, Bertram Turetzky: Triangulation [1996, Nine Winds], B
Portland 1996 [1996, Nine Winds], B
Sfumato [2003, Clean Feed], B+(**)
w/Aurora Josephson, Henry Kaiser, Mike Keneally, Joe Morris, Damon Smith, Weasel Walter: Healing Force: The Songs of Albert Ayler [2006, Cuneiform], B+(***)
Take Your Time [2011, Relative Pitch], B+(***)
w/Max Johnson, Weasel Walter: No Refunds [2014, Unbroken Sounds], B+(**)
w/Marco Eneidi, Lisa Mezzacappa, Vijay Anderson: Hell-Bent in the Pacific [2012, NoBusiness], B+(**)
w/Steph Richards, Bert Turetzky: Trio Music [2017, PfMentum], B+(*)
Trajectory [2017, Orenda/Nine Winds, 2CD], B+(***)
w/Henry Kaiser, Ra Kalam Bob Moses, Damon Smith, Weasel Walter: Astral Plane Crash [2018, Balance Point Acoustics], B+(**)
w/John Hanrahan, Henry Kaiser, Wayne Peet, Mike Watt: A Love Supreme Electric: A Salvo Inspired by John Coltrane: A Love Supreme and Meditations [2019, Cuneiform, 2CD], B+(***)
To Live and Breathe [2017, Dark Tree], A–

Eddie Gomez (1944– )

Per Sempre [2009, BFM Jazz], B
w/Cesarius Alvim: Forever [2010, Plus Loin Music], B+(**)

Mick Goodrick (1945– )

In Pas(s)ing [1978, ECM], A–

Bobby Gordon (1941– )

Bobby Gordon Plays Joe Marsala: Lower Register [2007, Arbors], B+(***)

Dusko Goykovich (1931– )

Swinging Macedonia [1966, Enja], B+(**)
Sketches of Yugoslavia [1973–74, Enja], B+(*)
Soul Connection [1993, Enja], B+
Bebop City [1995, Enja], A–
Balkan Connection [1995, Enja], B+(*)
Portrait: A 70th Birthday Celebration [1959–99, Enja], A–

Joanne Grauer

Introducing Lorraine Feather [1978, MPS], B+(*)

Milford Graves (1941–2021)

Percussion Ensemble With Sunny Morgan [1965, ESP], B+(*)
w/Bill Laswell: Space/Time — Redemption [2013, TUM], A–
w/Jason Moran: Live at Big Ears [2018–2020, Yes], B+(***)

Georg Gräwe (1956– )

New Movements [1976, FMP], B+(**)
Pink Pong [1977, FMP], B+(*)
w/Ernst Reijseger, Gerry Hemingway: Sonic Fiction [1989, Hatology], B+(***)
w/Ernst Reijseger, Gerry Hemingway: The View from Points West [1991, Music & Arts], B+(*)
w/Ernst Reijseger, Gerry Hemingway: Saturn Cycle [1994, Music & Arts], A–
Melodie und Rhythmus [1996, Okka Disk], B+
w/Ernst Reijseger, Gerry Hemingway: Continuum [2005, Winter & Winter], B+(*)
w/Ernst Reijseger, Gerry Hemingway: Kammern I-V [2009, Auricle], B+(***)
w/Ernst Reijseger, Gerry Hemingway: Concertgebouw Brugge 2014 [2014, Fundacja Sluchaj], B+(**)
w/Sonic Fiction Orchestra: Fortschritt Und Vergnügen [2020, Random Acoustics], B+(**)
Inawhirl: Streugebilde [2020, Trost], B+(*)
Dry Thrust: The Less You Sleep [2020, Trost], B+(*)

The Great Jazz Trio [1976– ]

Someday My Prince Will Come [2002–2003, Eighty-Eights/Columbia], B+(***)

Grant Green (1931–79)

The Latin Bit [1961, Blue Note], B
w/Sonny Clark: The Complete Quartets With Sonny Clark [1961–62, Blue Note, 2 CD], B+
Born to Be Blue [1961–62, Blue Note], A–
Feelin' the Spirit [1962, Blue Note], B+
Goin' West [1962, Blue Note], B+
Idle Moments [1963, Blue Note], A–
Matador [1964, Blue Note], B
Solid [1964, Blue Note], B+
Street of Dreams [1964, Blue Note], B+
Live at Club Mozambique [1971, Blue Note], B+(*)
The Original Jam Master, Volume One: Ain't It Funky Now [1969–72, Blue Note], B+
The Original Jam Master, Volume Two: For the Funk of It [1969–72, Blue Note], B+
The Original Jam Master, Volume Three: Mellow Madness [1969–72, Blue Note], B

Bob Greene (1922–2013)

St. Peter Street Strutters [1964, Delmark], B+(***)

Burton Greene (1937–2021)

Burton Greene Quartet [1965, ESP], A–
Live at Grasland [2002, Drimala], B
Live at Kerrytown House [2010, NoBusiness], B+(**)

Guillermo Gregorio (1941– )

Otra Musica: Tape Music, Fluxus and Free Improvisation in Buenos Aires 1963–70 [1963–70, Atavistic Unheard Music Series], B
Ellipsis [1997, Hatology], B+(**)
w/Mats Gustafsson, Kjell Nordeson: Background Music [1998, Hatology], B+(**)
Red Cube(d) [1998, Hatology], B+(*)
Faktura [1999–2000, Hat Now], B+(**)
w/Damon Smith, Jerome Bryerton: Room of the Present [2007–2008, Fundacja Sluchaj], B+(*)
w/Pandelis Karayorgis, Steve Swell: Window and Doorway [2013, Driff], B+(*)
w/Rafal Mazur, Ramón López: Wandering Sounds [2018, Fundacja Sluchaj], B+(***)
w/Brandon Lopez: 12 Episodes [2017, Relative Pitch], B+(**)
Intersecting Lives [2018, Fundacja Sluchaj], B+(**)
Two Trios [2018–2020, ESP-Disk], B+(***)
w/Damon Smith, Jerome Bryerton: The Cold Arrow [2022, Balance Point Acoustics], B+(**)

Al Grey (1925–2000)

w/Billy Mitchell: Snap Your Fingers [1962, Verve], B
w/Arnett Cobb: Ain't That Funk for You [1977, Black & Blue], B+(***)
w/Jimmy Forrest: Truly Wonderful [1978, Stash], A–

Henry Grimes (1935–2020)

Live at the Kerava Jazz Festival [2004, Ayler], B+(***)
Going to the Ritual [2008, Porter], B+(***)
Spirits Aloft [2010, Porter], A–

Steve Grossman (1951–2020)

Some Shapes to Come [1973, PM], A–
Terra Firma [1975–76, PM], B+(***)
Way Out East, Volume 1 [1984, RED], B+(**)
Way Out East, Volume 2 [1984, RED], B+(**)
Love Is the Thing [1985, RED], B+(***)
w/Art Taylor, Tyler Mitchell: Bouncing With Mr. A.T. [1989, Dreyfus], A–
Live at Café Praga [1990, Timeless], B+(***)
My Second Prime [1990, RED], B+(*)
Do It [1991, Dreyfus], B+(***)
w/McCoy Tyner: In New York [1991, Dreyfus], A–
w/Harold Land: I'm Confessin' [1992, Dreyfus], B+(**)
w/Cedar Walton: A Small Hotel [1993, Dreyfus], B+(***)
Time to Smile [1993, Dreyfus], B+(**)
w/Michel Petrucciani: Quartet [1998, Dreyfus], B+(***)

George Gruntz (1932–2013)

Noon in Tunisia [1967, SABA], B+(***)
St. Peter Power [1968, MPS], C+
Tiger by the Tail [2005, TCB], B+(**)

Onaje Allan Gumbs (1949–2020)

Remember Their Innocence [2004, Ejano Music], B+
Sack Full of Dreams [2006, 18th & Vine], B

Ulrich Gumpert (1945– )

w/Günter Sommer, Manfred Herring: The Old Song [1973, FMP], B+(***)
w/Günter Sommer: Jetzt Geht's Kloß [1978, FMP], B+(***)
Under Anderem: 'N Tango Für Gitti [1978, FMP], B+(**)
w/Günter Sommer: Versäuminisse [1979, FMP], B+(**)
Echos Von Karolinenhof [1979, FMP], B+(**)
Workshop Band [1978–79, Jazzwerkstatt, 2CD], B+(**)
Erik Satie: Danses Gothiques/Quatre Preludes/Petite Ouverture a Danser [1989, Phil.Harmonie], B+(*)
Ulrich Gumpert Workshop Band: Smell a Rat [1995, Jazzwerkstatt], B+(***)
Quartette [2006, Intakt], B+(**)
w/Ulrich Gumpert Workshop Band: Suites [2008, Jazzwerkstatt], A–
w/Günter Baby Sommer: La Paloma [2011, Intakt], B+(**)
A New One [2014, Intakt], A–

Barry Guy (1947– )

w/Howard Riley, John Stevens, Trevor Watts: Endgame [1979, Japo], B+(**)
Fizzles [1991, Maya], B+(**)
w/Now Orchestra: Study / Witch Gong Game 11/10 [1994, Maya], B+(*)
w/Mats Gustafsson, Raymond Strid, Marilyn Crispell: Gryffgryffgryffs [1996, Music & Arts], B+(**)
w/Marilyn Crispell, Paul Lytton: Odyssey [1999, Intakt], B+(***)
w/Evan Parker: Studio/Live: Birds and Blades [2001, Intakt, 2CD], A–
Symmetries [2001, Maya], B+(***)
w/Marilyn Crispell, Paul Lytton: Ithaca [2003, Intakt], A–
Barry Guy New Orchestra: Oort-Entropy [2004, Intakt], B+(*)
w/Marilyn Crispell, Paul Lytton: Phases of the Night [2007, Intakt], A–
London Jazz Composers Orchestra, Irène Schweizer: Radio Rondo / Schaffhausen Concert [2008, Intakt], B+(***)
Five Fizzles for Samuel Beckett [2009, No Business, EP], B+(**)
Barry Guy New Orchestra: Amphi / Radio Rondo [2013, Intakt], B+(*)
w/Ken Vandermark: Occasional Poems [2014, Not Two, 2CD], B+(***)
The Blue Shroud [2015, Intakt], B+(***)
w/Marilyn Crispell, Paul Lytton: Deep Memory [2015, Intakt], B+(***)
Barry Guy @ 70: Blue Horizon: Live at Ad Libitum [2017, Fundacja Sluchaj, 3CD], A–
Irvin's Comet [2019, NoBusiness], B+(*)

Charlie Haden (1937–2014)

Liberation Music Orchestra [1969, Impulse], B+
Closeness [1976, A&M], B+
The Golden Number [1976, A&M], B+(***)
w/Hampton Hawes: As Long as There's Music [1976, Verve], B+
w/Jan Garbarek, Egberto Gismonti: Magico [1979, ECM], B+(*)
w/Jan Garbarek, Egberto Gismonti: Folk Songs [1979, ECM], B+(**)
The Ballad of the Fallen [1982, ECM], A–
Quartet West [1986, Verve], B+(**)
w/Paul Motian, Geri Allen: Etudes [1987, Soul Note], A–
Charlie Haden's Private Collection Volume 2 [1988, Naim], A–
In Angel City [1988, Verve], B
w/Don Cherry, Ed Blackwell: The Montreal Tapes Volume 1 [1989, Verve], A–
w/Paul Bley, Paul Motian: The Montreal Tapes Volume 2 [1989, Verve], B+
w/Geri Allen, Paul Motian: The Montreal Tapes Volume 3 [1989, Verve], B+
w/Paul Motian, Gonzalo Rubalcaba: The Montreal Tapes Volume 4 [1989, Verve], B+
The Montreal Tapes: Liberation Music Orchestra [1989, Verve], A–
w/Joe Henderson, Al Foster: The Montreal Tapes [1989, Verve], B+
w/Egberto Gismonti: In Montreal [1989, ECM], B+(**)
Dream Keeper [1990, Blue Note], A–
w/Jim Hall: Charlie Haden / Jim Hall [1990, Impulse], A–
w/Billy Higgins, Enrico Pieranunzi: First Song [1990, Soul Note], B+(***)
Haunted Heart [1992, Verve], A–
Always Say Goodbye [1993, Verve], B+
w/Hank Jones: Steal Away: Spirituals, Hymns and Folk Songs [1995, Verve], A–
Now Is the Hour [1996, Verve], B+
The Best of Quartet West [1986–96, Verve], B+(*)
w/Pat Metheny: Beyond the Missouri Sky [1996, Verve], B+
w/Kenny Barron: Night and the City [1996, Verve], A–
w/Chris Anderson: None But the Lonely Heart [1997, Naim], A–
The Art of the Song [1999, Verve], B–
Land of the Sun [2004, Verve], A–
w/Liberation Music Orchestra: Not in Our Name [2004, Verve], A–
w/Gonzalo Rubalcaba: Tokyo Adagio [2005, Impulse], B+(*)
w/Antonio Forcione: Heartplay [2006, Naim], B+(***)
w/Brad Mehldau: Long Ago and Far Away [2007, Impulse], A–
Rambling Boy [2008, Decca], B+(**)
Sophisticated Ladies [2011, Decca], B+(***)
w/Hank Jones: Come Sunday [2010, Emarcy], B+(*)
w/Liberation Music Orchestra: Time / Life [2011–2015, Impulse], A–

Hagaw [1967– ]

Do You Love Hagaw? [Polish Jazz Vol. 12] [1967, Polskie Nagrania Muza], B+(**)

Scott Hamilton (1954– )

Scott Hamilton Is a Good Wind Who Is Blowing Us No Ill [1977, Concord], A–
Scott Hamilton, 2 [1978, Concord], B+
From the Beginning [1977–78, Concord, 2CD], A–
Tenorshoes [1979, Concord], B+(***)
Close Up [1982, Concord], B+
The Scott Hamilton Quintet in Concert [1983, Concord], B+
w/Dave McKenna, Jake Hanna: Major League [1986, Concord], B+
Plays Ballads [1989, Concord], A–
Race Point [1992, Concord], B+
East of the Sun [1993, Concord], A–
Live at the Breçon Jazz Festival [1994, Concord], B+
Organic Duke [1994, Concord], A–
My Romance [1995, Concord], B+
After Hours [1997, Concord], B
w/Bucky Pizzarelli: The Red Door [1998, Concord], B+
Blues, Bop and Ballads [1999, Concord], B+
Live in London [2002, Concord], B+(***)
w/Harry Allen: Heavy Juice [2004, Concord], B+
Back in New York [2004, Concord], A–
Our Delight! [2005, Woodville], B+(***)
Nocturnes & Serenades [2006, Concord], A–
Across the Tracks [2008, Concord], B+(**)
w/Alan Barnes: Hi-Ya [2009, Woodville], B+(**)
w/Rossano Sportiello: Midnight at NOLA's Penthouse [2010, Arbors], B+(***)
Remembering Billie [2012, Blue Duchess], B+(***)
Dean Street Nights [2012, Woodville], B+(**)
Swedish Ballads . . . and More [2013, Charleston Square], B+(**)
Scott Hamilton Plays Jule Styne [2015, Blue Duchess], A–
w/Jeff Hamilton Trio: Live in Bern [2015, Capri], B+(***)
w/Harry Allen: Live! [2014, GAC], A–
w/Paolo Birro, Aldo Zunino, Alfred Kramer: Ballads for Audiophiles [2016, Fonè Jazz], B+(***)
Meets the Piano Players [2016, Organic], B+(***)
The Shadow of Your Smile [2017, Blau], A–
Scott Hamilton Trio: Live at Pyatt Hall [2017, Cellar Live], B+(**)
Moon Mist [2018, Blau], B+(**)
Jazz at the Club: Live From Sociëteit De Witte [2018, O.A.P.], B+(***)
Street of Dreams [2019, Blau], B+(***)
Scott Hamilton Quartet: Danish Ballads . . . and More [2019, Stunt], A–
w/Duke Robillard: Swingin' Again [2021, Blue Duchess], B+(*)
Classics [2022, Stunt], B+(**)
Talk to Me, Baby [2022, Blau], B+(***)
At PizzaExpress Live: In London [2022, PX], B+(***)

Slide Hampton (1932– )

Roots [1985, Criss Cross], B+
Callitwhachawana [2002, Blue Jack Jazz], B+(**)

Herbie Hancock (1940– )

Takin' Off [1963, Blue Note], A–
My Point of View [1963, Blue Note], B+
Inventions and Dimensions [1963, Blue Note], B+(*)
Empyrean Isles [1964, Blue Note], A–
Maiden Voyage [1964, Blue Note], A
Cantaloupe Island [1962–65, Blue Note], B+(***)
Speak Like a Child [1968, Blue Note], B+(*)
The Prisoner [1969, Blue Note], B+(**)
Jazz to Funk [1966–69, Aim, 2 CD], B+(**)
Mwandishi: The Complete Warner Bros Recordings [1969–72, Warner Brothers, 2 CD], B
Head Hunters [1973, Columbia], B+
Thrust [1974, Columbia], B+(**)
The Piano [1978, Columbia/Legacy], B
The V.S.O.P. Quintet: Five Stars [1979, CBS/Sony], B
V.S.O.P.: Live Under the Sky [1979, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], B+
Mr Hands [1982, Columbia], B
Sound System [1984, Columbia], B
The New Standard [1996, Verve], B
The Essential Herbie Hancock [1962–98, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], B+(**)
Gershwin's World [1998, Verve], B
Future 2 Future [2001, Transparent Music], B+(**)
Possibilities [2005, Hear Music], C
River: The Joni Letters [2007, Verve], B–
Then and Now: The Definitive Herbie Hancock [1964–2008, Verve], B
The Imagine Project [2010, Hancock], B

Sir Roland Hanna (1932–2002)

Duke Ellington Piano Solos [1991, Musicmasters], B
Everything I Love [2002, IPO], B+
Tributaries: Reflections on Tommy Flanagan [2002, IPO], A–
w/Carrie Smith: I've Got a Right to Sing the Blues [2002, IPO], A–
Colors From a Giant's Kit [1990, IPO], B+(*)

Staffan Harde

Staffan Harde [1968–71, Corbett vs. Dempsey], B+(**)

Billy Harper (1943– )

Black Saint [1975, Black Saint], B+
Billy Harper Quintet: Destiny Is Yours [1989, SteepleChase], B+(**)
Live on Tour in the Far East [1991, Steeplechase], B+
Live on Tour in the Far East, Volume 2 [1991, Steeplechase], A
Somalia [1993, Evidence], B
Soul of an Angel [2000, Metropolitan], A–
Blueprints of Jazz, Vol. 2 [2006, Talking House], B+(**)

Tom Harrell (1946– )

Sail Away [1989, Contemporary], B+
Visions [1987–90, Contemporary], B
w/Kenny Werner, Andre Ceccarelli, Paul Imm: Sail Away [1991, Musidisc], B
Passages [1991, Chesky], B
Upswing [1993, Chesky], B+
Labyrinth [1996, RCA], B
The Art of Rhythm [1997, RCA], A–
Time's Mirror [1999, RCA], B+
Paradise [2000, RCA], B–
Light On [2006, High Note], B
Prana Dance [2008, High Note], B+(*)
Roman Nights [2010, High Note], B+(*)
The Time of the Sun [2010, High Note], B+(*)
Number Five [2011, High Note], B+(*)
Colors of a Dream [2013, High Note], B+(***)
Infinity [2018, High Note], B+(**)
Oak Tree [2020, High Note], B+(**)

Barry Harris (1929–2021)

The Bird of Red and Gold [1989, Xanadu], B
Live at Maybeck Recital Hall Vol. 12 [1990, Concord], B+(**)

Beaver Harris (1936–91)

Beaver Harris 360 Degree Music Experience: Beautiful Africa [1979, Soul Note], B+(**)
w/Don Pullen: A Well Kept Secret [1984, Corbett vs Dempsey], B+(***)

Eddie Harris (1934–96)

Light and Lovely: The Definitive Black & Blue Sessions [1977, Black & Blue], A–
w/Ellis Marsalis: Homecoming [1985–2009, ELM], B+(*)
There Was a Time (Echo of Harlem) [1990, Enja], A
Freedom Jazz Dance [1994, Musicmasters], B+

Billy Hart (1940– )

Quartet [2005, High Note], B+(***)
All Our Reasons [2011, ECM], B+(*)
One Is the Other [2013, ECM], B
w/The WDR Big Band: The Broader Picture [2016, Enja/Yellowbird], B+(***)

Mark Harvey

The Mark Harvey Group: A Rite for All Souls [1971, Americas Musicworks, 2CD], B+(***)

Louis Hayes (1937– )

Blue Lou [1993, Steeplechase], B
w/Cannonball Legacy Band: Maximum Firepower [2006, Savant], B+(**)
Serenade for Horace [2017, Blue Note], B+(***)
Crisis [2021, Savant], B+(**)
Exactly Right! [2022, Savant], B+(**)

Keith Hazevoet

Pleasure [1970, Atavistic], B+

Albert "Tootie" Heath (1935–2024)

Kuumba-Toudie Heath: Kawaida [1970, O'Be], A–
Albert Heath: Kwanza (The First) [1973, Elemental Music], B+(**)
w/Ethan Iverson, Ben Street: Tootie's Tempo [2013, Sunnyside], B+(***)
w/Ethan Iverson, Ben Street: Philadelphia Beat [2014, Sunnyside], B+(**)

The Heath Brothers [1976– ]

w/Stanley Cowell: Marchin' On! [1976, Strata-East], B+(**)
Brotherly Love [1981, Antilles], B+(*)
As We Were Saying . . . [1997, Concord], B+(**)
Endurance [2008, Jazz Legacy], B+(**)

Jerry Heldman (1937–2013)

Revelation(s) [1973–74, Origin, 2CD], B

Gerry Hemingway (1955– )

Kwambe [1978, Auricle], B+(*)
Solo Works [1981, Auricle], B
Gerry Hemingway Quintet: Outerbridge Crossing [1985, Sound Aspects], B+(*)
Tubworks [1985, Sound Aspects], B+(*)
Special Detail [1990, Hat Art], B+(***)
Down to the Wire [1991, Hat Art], B+(*)
Demon Chaser [1993, Hat Art], B+
The Marmalade King [1994, Hat Art], B+(***)
Slamadam [1991–94, Random Acoustics], B+(***)
Acoustic Solo Works 1983–94 [1983–94, Random Acoustics], B+(*)
Electro-Acoustic Solo Works 1984–95 [1984–95, Random Acoustics], B
Gerry Hemingway Quintet: Perfect World [1995, Random Acoustics], A–
Gerry Hemingway Quintet: Waltzes, Two-Steps and Other Matters of the Heart [1996, GM], B+(***)
Gerry Hemingway Quartet: Johnny's Corner Song [1997, Auricle], B+(**)
Devil's Paradise [1999, Clean Feed], B+(***)
Songs [2002, Between the Lines], A–
Double Blues Crossing [2002, Between the Lines], B+(**)
The Whimbler [2004, Clean Feed], A–
Tom & Gerry: w/Thomas Lehn: Kinetics [2003, Auricle], B+(*)
Riptide [2009, Clean Feed], A–
Kernelings: Solo Works 1995–2012 [1995–2012, Auricle], B+(**)
w/Samuel Blaser: Oostum [2015, NoBusiness], B+(*)
Hemingway, Phillips & Moore: w/Barre Phillips, Michael Moore: Slips [2019, Ramboy], B+(**)
Ming Bau Set: Yakut's Gallop [2020, Fundacja Sluchaj], B+(***)
Afterlife [2022, Auricle], A–

Julius Hemphill (1940–95)

Dogon A.D. [1972, Arista/Freedom], A–
Coon Bid'ness [1972–75, Freedom], B+
w/Abdul K. Wadud: Live In New York [1976, Red], B+
Raw Materials and Residuals [1977, Black Saint], A–
Flat-Out Jump Suite [1980, Black Saint], A–
w/Warren Smith: Chile New York [1980, Black Saint], B+(**)
w/Peter Kowald: Live at Kassiopeia [1987, NoBusiness, 2CD], B+(***)
Julius Hemphill Big Band [1988, Elektra], B+(**)
Fat Man and the Hard Blues [1991, Black Saint], B+
Five Chord Stud [1993, Black Saint], B+
The Julius Hemphill Sextet: At Dr. King's Table [1997, New World], B+(***)
The Julius Hemphill Sextet: The Hard Blues: Live in Lisbon [2003, Clean Feed], B+(***)
The Boyé Multi-National Crusade for Harmony [1977–2007, New World, 7CD], A–

Eddie Henderson (1940– )

Collective Portrait [2014, Smoke Sessions], B+(**)
Be Cool [2018, Smoke Sessions], B+(***)
Shuffle and Deal [2019, Smoke Sessions], B+(**)
Witness to History [2022, Smoke Sessions], B+(***)

Joe Henderson (1937–2001)

Page One [1963, Blue Note], B+
Our Thing [1963, Blue Note], A–
In 'n Out [1964, Blue Note], B+
Inner Urge [1964, Blue Note], A–
Mode for Joe [1966, Blue Note], B+
Power to the People [1969, Milestone], B+(***)
Joe Henderson Quintet at the Lighthouse [1970, Milestone], B+(**)
Joe Henderson in Japan [1971, Milestone/OJC], B+(***)
Milestone Profiles [1967–75, Milestone], A–
Relaxin' at Camarillo [1979, Contemporary/OJC], A–
Mirror, Mirror [1980, MPS], B+
The State of the Tenor [1985, Blue Note, 2CD], A–
The Blue Note Years [1963–90, Blue Note, 4CD], A–
The Standard Joe [1991, Red], A–
Lush Life [1992, Verve], B+
So Near, So Far (Musings for Miles) [1993, Verve], B
Double Rainbow [1995, Verve], B+
Joe Henderson Big Band [1992–96, Verve], B+(*)
Porgy and Bess [1997, Verve], B+

Wayne Henderson

The Freedom Sounds featuring Wayne Henderson: People Get Ready [1967, Atlantic], B+

John Hicks (1941–2006)

Some Other Time [1981–84, Evidence], B+(*)
In Concert [1984, Evidence], B+
w/David Murray: Sketches of Tokyo [1985, DIW], A–
Naima's Love Song [1988, DIW], A–
Live at Maybeck Recital Hall, Volume Seven [1990, Concord], B+(***)
Lover Man: A Tribute to Billie Holiday [1993, Red Baron], A–
Beyond Expectations [1993, Reservoir], B+
Impressions of Mary Lou [1998, High Note], B+(***)
Music in the Key of Clark [2001, High Note], B+
Sweet Love of Mine [2006, High Note], B+(**)
I Remember You [2006, High Note], B+(**)
w/Frank Morgan: Twogether [2005–2006, High Note], A–

High Society

High Society [Polish Jazz Vol. 18] [1969, Polskie Nagrania Muza], B+(***)

Andrew Hill (1931–2007)

Black Fire [1963, Blue Note], A–
Smoke Stack [1963, Blue Note], A–
Point of Departure [1964, Blue Note], A–
Andrew!!! [1964, Blue Note], A–
Judgment! [1964, Blue Note], B+
Pax [1965, Blue Note], A–
Compulsion!!!!! [1965, Blue Note], A–
Point of Departure to Compulsion!!!!! Revisited [1964–65, Ezz-Thetics], A–
Change [1966, Blue Note], A–
Grass Roots [1968, Blue Note], B+(*)
Grass Roots [Connoisseur Series] [1968, Blue Note], B+(*)
Dance With Death [1968, Blue Note], A–
Passing Ships [1969, Blue Note], A–
Lift Every Voice [1969, Blue Note], B
Mosaic Select [1967–70, Mosaic, 3CD], B+(**)
Andrew Hill Trio: Invitation [1974, 1992), SteepleChase], B+(**)
Spiral [1974–75, Arista/Freedom], A–
Divine Revelation [1975, 1994), SteepleChase], B+(**)
Andrew Hill Trio: Strange Serenade [1980, Soul Note], B+(***)
Faces of Hope [1980, Soul Note], B+(*)
Verona Rag [1986, Soul Note], B
Shades [1986, Soul Note], A–
Eternal Spirit [1989, Blue Note], A–
Dusk [1999, Palmetto], B+
A Beautiful Day [2002, Palmetto], B
Time Lines [2005, Blue Note], B+(***)

Buck Hill (1927–2017)

The Buck Stops Here [1990, Muse], B
I'm Beginning to See the Light [1991, Muse], B+
Relax [2006, Severn], B+(**)

Dave Holland (1946– )

w/Barre Phillips: Music From Two Basses [1971, ECM], B+(**)
Conference of the Birds [1972, ECM], A
Jumpin' In [1983, ECM], B
Extensions [1990, ECM], B+
Dream of the Elders [1995, ECM], B+
Dave Holland Quintet: Points of View [1997, ECM], B+(**)
Prime Directive [2000, ECM], A–
Rarum X: Selected Recordings [1972–2000, ECM], B+
Not for Nothin' [2001, ECM], B+(**)
What Goes Around [2001, ECM], A–
Extended Play: Live at Birdland [2001, ECM, 2 CD], B+(**)
Overtime [2002, Dare2/Sunnyside], B+(***)
Critical Mass [2005, Dare2/Sunnyside], B+(***)
Pass It On [2007, Dare2/Emarcy], B+(*)
w/Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Christ Potter, Eric Harland: The Monterey Quartet: Live at the 2007 Monterey Jazz Festival [2007, Monterey Jazz Festival], B+(***)
Pathways [2009, Dare2], B+(***)
w/Pepe Habichuela: Hands [2009, Dare2], B+(**)
w/Craig Taborn, Kevin Eubanks, Eric Harland: Prism [2012, Dare2], B+(**)
w/Chris Potter, Lionel Loueke, Eric Harland: Aziza [2016, Dare2], A–
Uncharted Territories [2018, Dare2], A–
Crosscurrents Trio: w/Zakir Hussain, Chris Potter: Good Hope [2018, Edition], A–
Another Land [2020, Edition], B+(**)

Red Holloway (1927–2012)

Legends of Acid Jazz [1963–65, Prestige], B
Go Red Go! [2008, Delmark], B+(**)

Richard "Groove" Holmes (1931–91)

w/Ben Webster: Groove [1961, Pacific Jazz], A–
w/Gene Ammons: Groovin with Jug [1961, Pacific Jazz], B+
Blue Groove [1966–67, Prestige], A–

Tristan Honsinger (1949– )

Map of Moods [1994, FMP], B
A Camel's Kiss [1999, ICP], B+(***)
w/Antonio Borghini, Tobias Delius, Axel Dörner: Hook, Like and Sinker [2016, De Platenbakakkerij], B+(*)

William Hooker (1946– )

Light: The Early Years 1975–1989 [1975–89, NoBusiness, 4CD], A–
Lifeline [1988, Silkheart], B+(*)
William Hooker Ensemble: The Firmament Fury [1989, Silkheart], B+(**)
w/Thomas Chapin: Crossing Points [1992, NoBusiness], B+(***)
w/Billy Bang: Joy (Within)! [1994–95, Silkheart], B+(***)
The Gift: Live at Sangha: Nov 6, 2004 [2004, Bmadish], B+
Yearn for Certainty [2007, Engine], B+(**)
Channels of Consciousness [2010, NoBusiness], B+(***)
w/Liudas Mockunas: Live at the Vilnius Jazz Festival [2014, NoBusiness], A–
w/Ava Mendoza, Damon Smith: Remembering [2017, Astral Spirits], B+(***)
Cycle of Restoration [2018, FPE], B+(*)
Symphonie of Flowers [2019, ORG Music], B+(**)
Big Moon [2020, Org Music], B+(***)
Flesh and Bones [2023, Org Music], B+(**)

Stan Hope (1933– )

Stan Hope [1971, Mainstream], B+(**)

Hugh Hopper (1945–2009)

Hopper Tunity Box [1976, Cuneiform], B+(*)
Soft Head: w/Elton Dean, Alan Gowen, Dave Sheen: Rogue Element [1978, Ogun], A–

Noah Howard (1943–2010)

Noah Howard Quartet [1966, ESP], B+(*)
At Judson Hall [1966, ESP], B+(**)
Live in Europe Vol. 1 [1975, Sconsolato], B+(**)
Berlin Concert [1975, FMP], B+(***)
Schizophrenic Blues [1977, FMP], A–

Norman Howard (1944– )

w/Joe Phillips: Burn Baby Burn [2007, ESP-Disk], B+(**)

Michael Howell

Looking Glass [1973, Milestone], B+(**)

Freddie Hubbard (1938–2008)

Open Sesame [1960, Blue Note], A–
Goin' Up [1960, Blue Note], B+(***)
Hub Cap [1961, Blue Note], B+(**)
Ready for Freddie [1961, Blue Note], A–
Hub-Tones [1962, Blue Note], B+
Here to Stay [1962, Blue Note], B+(***)
The Artistry of Freddie Hubbard [1962, Impulse], B+(*)
The Body and the Soul [1963, Impulse], C+
The Artistry of Freddie Hubbard / The Body and the Soul [1962–63, Impulse], B–
Breaking Point [1964, Blue Note], B+
Blue Spirits [1965, Blue Note], A–
The Night of the Cookers [1965, Blue Note, 2 CD], B
The Hub of Hubbard [1969, MPS], B+(*)
Without a Song: Live in Europe 1969 [1969, Blue Note], B+(**)
Red Clay [1970, Sony Masterworks], A–
Straight Life [1970, CTI/Sony Masterworks], B+(***)
First Light [1971, CTI/Sony Masterworks], B+(*)
w/Ilhan Mimaroglu: Sing Me a Song of Songmy [1971, Atlantic], B+(*)
Keep Your Soul Together [1973, CTI], B+(**)
Pinnacle: Live and Unreleased From the Keystone Korner [1980, Resonance], B+(*)
w/Woody Shaw: The Freddie Hubbard and Woody Shaw Sessions [1985–87, Blue Note, 2 CD], B
Bolivia [1991, Musicmasters], B
On the Real Side [2007, 4Q/Times Square], B

Paul Hubweber (1954– )

w/Frank Paul Schubert, Alexander von Schlippenbach, Clayton Thomas, Willi Kellers: Intricacies [2014, NoBusiness], B+(***)

Daniel Humair (1938– )

w/Eddy Louiss, Jean-Luc Ponty: Trio HLP [1968, Dreyfus, 2 CD], B
w/Francois Jeanneau, Henri Texier: Akagera [1980, JMS], B+
9–11 p.m. Town Hall [1988, Label Bleu], B
Edges [1991, Label Bleu], B+

Bobby Hutcherson (1941–2016)

Components [1965, Blue Note], B+(***)
Dialogue [1965, Blue Note], A–
Happenings [1966, Blue Note], A–
Stick-Up! [1966, Blue Note], B+
Oblique [1967, Blue Note], A–
Medina [1968–69, Blue Note], A–
Head On [1971, Blue Note], B+(**)
Now! [1969–77, Blue Note], B–
Mirage [1991, Landmark], B
For Sentimental Reasons [2006, Kind of Blue], B+(**)
w/David Sanborn, Joey DeFrancesco: Enjoy the View [2014, Blue Note], B+(*)

Dick Hyman (1927– )

Solo at the Sacramento Jazz Festivals 1983–1988 [1983–88, Arbors], B+(***)
All Through the Night [1991, Musicmasters], B–
One Step to Chicago: The Legacy of Frank Teschemacher and the Austin High Gang [1992, Rivermont], A–
w/John Sheridan: Forgotten Dreams [2001, Arbors], B+(***)
w/Tom Pletcher: If Bix Played Gershwin [2004, Arbors], B+
w/Randy Sandke: Now and Again [2005, Arbors], B+
w/Chris Hopkins: Teddy Wilson in 4 Hands [2006, Victoria], A–

Abdullah Ibrahim (1934– )

Dollar Brand: Duke Ellington Presents the Dollar Brand Trio [1963, Reprise Archives], B+(**)
Dollar Brand: Cape Town Fringe [1965, Chiaroscuro], B
African Piano [1969, Japo], B+(***)
Ancient Africa [1973, Delmark/Sackville], B+(**)
Dollar Brand: Ode to Duke Ellington [1973, Inner City], B+
Dollar Brand/Abdullah Ibrahim Orchestra: African Space Program [1973, 2013), Enja], B
Banyana: The Children of Africa [1976, Enja], B
Voice of Africa [1976, Kaz], A
Tintinyana [1971–79, Kaz], A–
Blues for a Hip King [1974–79, Kaz], B+
w/Johnny Dyani: Echoes From Africa [1979, Enja], B+(**)
African Marketplace [1979, Discovery], A–
African Dawn [1982, Enja], B+(**)
w/Carlos Ward: Live at Sweet Basil Vol. 1 [1983, Ekapa], B+
Ekaya [1983, Ekapa], A
Water From an Ancient Well [1985, Tiptoe], A–
w/Ekaya: African River [1989, Enja], B+(***)
No Fear, No Die / S'en fout la mort [1993, Tiptoe], A–
Knysna Blue [1993, Tiptoe], B
Yarona [1995, Tiptoe], A–
Cape Town Flowers [1997, Tiptoe], B+(**)
The Very Best of Abdullah Ibrahim [(2000), Music Club], B+
Senzo [2008, Sunnyside], A–
w/WDR Big Band Cologne: Bombella [2008, Sunnyside], B+(***)
Sotho Blue [2010, Sunnyside], A–
Mukashi [2013, Intuition], B+(**)
The Song Is My Story [2014, Sunnyside], B
The Balance [2019, Gearbox], B+(***)
Dream Time [2019, Enja], B+(**)
3 [2023, Gearbox], B+(*)

ICP Orchestra [1967– ]

ICP-Tentet: In Berlin [1967, FMP], B+(**)
Instant Composers Pool: Incipient ICP (1966–71) [1966–71, Corbett Vs. Dempsey], A–
ICP Tentet: Tetterettet [1977, Corbett vs. Dempsey], A–
ICP Orchestra Plays Herbie Nichols in Nijmegen 7 May 1984 [1984, ICP], B+(***)
Jubilee Varia [1997, Hatology], B+(***)
30 Yr Jubileum 1997: Day 1 [1997, ICP], B+(***)
30 Yr Jubileum 1997: Day 2 [1997, ICP], A–
30 Yr Jubileum 1997: Day 3 [1997, ICP], B+(***)
Oh, My Dog! [2001, ICP], B+
Aan and Uit [2003, ICP], B+
ICP Orchestra in Albuquerque: The Outpost Performance Space, March 17th, 2003 [2003, ICP], B+(**)
ICP 049 [2009, ICP], A–
East of the Sun [2014, ICP], B+(**)
Live at the Royal Room: First Set: 16 May 2015 [2015, ICP], B+(*)
Live at the Royal Room: Second Set: 16 May 2015 [2015, ICP], B+(**)
w/Nieus Amsterdams Peil: De Hondemepper [2018, ICP], A–
ICP Septet + Joris Roelofs + Terrie Ex: Komen and Gaan [2020, ICP], A–

Infinite Spirit Music [1979– ]

Live Without Fear [1979, Jazzman], A–

Keith Ingham (1942– )

w/Harry Allen: My Little Brown Book: A Celebration of Billy Strayhorn's Music, Volume One [1993, Progressive], A–
The Back Room Stomp [1995, Sackville], B
Rockin' in Rhythm [2010, Arbors], B+(*)

Isotope [1974–1976]

Golden Section [1974–75, Cuneiform], A–

Bobby Jackson

The Café Extra-Ordinaire Story [1970, Jazzman], B+(**)

Fred Jackson (1929– )

Hootin' 'n' Tootin' [1962, Blue Note], B+

Michael Gregory Jackson (1953– )

Clarity [1976, ESP-Disk], B
Frequency Equilibrium Koan [1977, self-released], B+(***)
Michael Gregory Jackson Clarity Quartet: Whenufindituwillknow [2019, Golden], B+(**)

Khan Jamal (1946–2022)

Khan Jamal Creative Arts Ensemble: Drum Dance to the Motherland [1972, Eremite], B+(***)
Infinity [1982–84, Jazz Room], B+(***)

Joseph Jarman (1937–2019)

As If It Were the Seasons [1968, Delmark], B+(**)
w/Famoudou Don Moye: Egwu-Anwu (Sun Song) [1978, India Navigation, 2CD], B
w/Marilyn Crispell: Connecting Spirits [1996, Music & Arts], B+(**)

Keith Jarrett (1945– )

El Juicio (The Judgment) / Life Between the Exit Signs [1967–71, Collectables], A–
Expectations [1971, Columbia/Legacy], B+
w/Jack DeJohnette: Ruta and Daitya [1971, ECM], B+(**)
Facing You [1971, ECM], B+(**)
w/Charlie Haden, Paul Motian: Hamburg '72 [1972, ECM], A–
Fort Yawuh [1973, Impulse], B+
Treasure Island [1974, Impulse], A–
The Impulse Years, 1973–1974 [1973–74, Impulse, 5CD], B+
Belonging [1974, ECM], A
The Köln Concert [1975, ECM], A–
Arbour Zena [1975, ECM], B–
Mysteries [1975, Impulse], A–
Shades [1975, Impulse], B+(***)
Mysteries / Shades [1975, Impulse], A–
The Survivor's Suite [1976, ECM], B+(**)
Bop-Be [1976, Impulse], A–
The Impulse Story [1973–76, Impulse], B+(***)
Hymns / Spheres [1976, ECM], B+(*)
My Song [1977, ECM], A–
Personal Mountains [1979, ECM], B+(**)
Nude Ants [1979, ECM], B+(**)
w/Jan Garbarek, Palle Danielsson, Jan Christensen: Sleeper [1979, ECM, 2CD], B+(***)
Standards: Volume 1 [1983, ECM], B+
Standards: Volume 2 [1983, ECM], B+
Changes [1983, ECM], B
Setting Standards: New York Sessions [1983, ECM, 3 CD], B+(**)
Barber / Bartók [1984–85, ECM], B–
Standards Live [1985, ECM], B+
The Cure [1990, ECM], B+
At the Deer Head Inn [1992, ECM], B+
w/Gary Peacock, Jack DeJohnette: After the Fall [1998, ECM, 2CD], B+(**)
The Melody at Night, With You [1999, ECM], B+
Whisper Not [2000, ECM, 2 CD], B+
w/Gary Peacock, Jack DeJohnette: Always Let Me Go: Live in Tokyo [2001, ECM, 2 CD], B+(**)
w/Gary Peacock, Jack DeJohnette: My Foolish Heart: Live at Montreux [2001, ECM, 2 CD], A–
w/Gary Peacock, Jack DeJohnette: Yesterdays [2001, ECM], B+(**)
Radiance [2002, ECM, 2 CD], B+
The Out-of-Towners [2004, ECM], B+
The Carnegie Hall Concert [2005, ECM, 2 CD], B
La Fenice [2006, ECM, 2CD], B+(*)
Paris/London: Testament [2008, ECM, 3 CD], B+(**)
w/Charlie Haden: Jasmine [2007, ECM], B+(**)
w/Gary Peacock, Jack DeJohnette: Somewhere [2009, ECM], A–
Rio [2011, ECM, 2CD], B+(*)
Creation [2014, ECM], B+(**)
Munich 2016 [2016, ECM, 2CD], B+(*)
Budapest Concert [2016, ECM, 2CD], B+(**)
Bordeaux Concert [2016, ECM], B+(**)

André Jaume (1940– )

w/Raymond Boni: Pour Django [1985, CELP], B
Cinoche [1984–88, CELP], A–

Jazz Band Ball Orchestra [1966– ]

Jazz Band Ball Orchestra [Polish Jazz Vol. 8] [1966, Polskie Nagrania Muza], B+(***)

Leroy Jenkins (1932–2007)

w/Jazz Composers Orchestra: For Players Only [1975, JCOA], A–
The Legend of A.I. Glatson [1978, Black Saint], B+
Space Minds, New Worlds, Survival of America [1979, Tomato], B+
Live! [1992, Black Saint], A–
Themes and Improvisations on the Blues [1992, CRI], B+(*)

Jan Johansson (1931–68)

8 Bitar [1961, Megafon], A
Innertrio [1962, Megafon], B+(***)
Jazz På Svenska [1962–64, Megafon], B+(***)
Jazz På Ryska [1967, Megafon], B+(***)
Folkvisor [1962–67, Heptagon], B+(***)
Den Korta Fristen [1967–68, Heptagon], B+

Sven-Åke Johansson (1943– )

BBQ [Bergische-Brandenburgisches Quartett]: w/Fred Frith: Free Postmodernism / USA 1982 [1982, SÅJ], B+(**)
w/Niklas Fite, Joel Grip: Swinging at Topsi's [2020, Astral Spirits], B+(***)
w/Alexander von Schlippenbach: Über Ursache und Wirkung der Meinungsverschiedenheiten Beim Turmbau zu Babel [1994, Trost], B+(**)

Rudolph Johnson (1940– )

Spring Rain [1971, Black Jazz/Real Gone Music], B+(*)

Elvin Jones (1927–2004)

Illumination! [1963, Impulse], B+(*)
Dear John C. [1965, Impulse], B+(**)
Illumination / Dear John C. [1963–65, Impulse], B+(*)
Revival: Live at Pookie's Pub [1967, Blue Note], B+(***)
w/Richard Davis: Heavy Sounds [1968, Impulse!], A–
Poly-Currents [1969, Blue Note], B+(***)
Very Rare [1978–79, Evidence], B+
It Don't Mean a Thing [1993, Enja], B

Theo Jörgensmann (1948– )

w/Eckard Koltermann: Pagine Gialle [1995, Hatology], B+(***)
Fellowship [1998, Hatology], B+(**)
w/Marcin Oles, Bartlomiej Brat Oles: Live in Poznan 2006 [2006, Fenomedia], B+(***)

Joy [1976– ]

Joy [1976, Cadillac], B+(*)

JuJu [1972–1974]

A Message From Mozambique [1972, Strata East], A–

Vic Juris (1953–2019)

Songbook [1999, SteepleChase], B
Blue Horizon [2002–2003, Zoho], B
w/Jimmy Bruno, Corey Christiansen: MB3 Jazz Hits Volume 1 [2006, Mel Bay], B+(*)
Eye Contact [2016, SteepleChase], B+(**)
Let's Cool One [2019, SteepleChase], B+(*)

Roger Kellaway (1939– )

A Portrait of Roger Kellaway [1963, Fresh Sound], B+
w/Red Mitchell: Life's a Take [1992, Concord], B+(***)
Heroes [2005, IPO], B+(**)
Live at the Jazz Standard [2006, IPO, 2 CD], B
The Many Open Minds of Roger Kellaway [2010, IPO], A–
w/Eddie Daniels: Duke at the Roadhouse: Live in Santa Fe [2012, IPO], B+(**)
New Jazz Standards Vol. 3 [2017, Summit], B+(**)

Calvin Keys

Shawn-Neeq [1971, Black Jazz], B+(*)
Blue Keys [2022, Wide Hive], B+(**)

Steve Khan (1947– )

Let's Call This [1991, Polydor], B+
Got My Mental [1996, Evidence], A–
Borrowed Time [2005–2007, Tone Center], B

Masabumi Kikuchi (1939–2015)

Tethered Moon [1991, Evidence], B+
Tethered Moon Play Kurt Weill [1995, JMT], B–
Sunrise [2009, ECM], B+(***)
Black Orpheus [2012, ECM], B+(*)
Hanamichi: The Final Studio Recording [2013, Red Hook], B+(*)

Eric Kloss (1949– )

First Class! [1966–67, Prestige], B+

Franz Koglmann (1946– )

Schlaf Schlemmer, Schlaf Magritte [1984, Hat Art], B+(*)
About Yesterday's Ezzthetics [1987, Hat Art], B+(*)
A White Line [1989, Hat Art], B+(**)
Orte Der Geometrie [1989, Hat Art], B
The Use of Memory [1990, Hat Art], B
L'Heure Bleu [1991, Hatology], B+(***)
Cantos I-IV [1992, Hat Art], B
We Thought About Duke [1994, Hat Art], B
O Moon My Pin-Up [1997, Hatology], B
An Affair with Strauss [1999, Between the Lines], B+(**)
Venus in Transit [2000, Between the Lines], B+(**)
Fear Death by Water [2003, Between the Lines], B

Eero Koivistoinen (1946– )

3rd Version [1973, Porter], A–
The Front Is Breaking [1976, Love], B+(*)
Helium [1999, Texicali], B+(**)
w/UMO Jazz Orchestra: Arctic Blues [2005–2016, Svart, 2CD], B+(*)

Toshinori Kondo (1948–2020)

w/DJ Motive: Zen [2018, Mohawks], B+(*)
w/Massimo Pupillo, Tony Buck: Eternal Triangle [2019, I Dischi Di Angelica], B+(*)

Anders Koppel (1947– )

Mulberry Street Symphony [2021, Cowbell Music, 2CD], B+(***)

Mieczyslaw Kosz (1944–73)

Reminiscence [Polish Jazz Vol. 25] [1971, Polskie Nagrania Muza], B+(*)

Peter Kowald (1944–2002)

Peter Kowald Quintet [1972, FMP], B+(*)
w/Wadada Leo Smith, Günter Sommer: Touch the Earth — Break the Shells [1979–81, FMP], A–
The Complete Duos: Europa America Japan [1986–90, FMP, 2CD], B+(***)
Was Da Ist [1994, FMP], B+
w/Kent Kessler, Fred Lonberg-Holm: Flats Fixed [1998, Corbett vs. Dempsey], B+(***)

Ernie Krivda (1945– )

Ernie Krivda and Swing City: A Bright and Shining Moment [1998–2002, Capri], B+(**)
Blues for Pekar [2011, Capri], B+(***)
Requiem for a Jazz Lady [2014, Capri], B+(***)

Joachim Kühn (1944– )

I'm Not Dreaming [1983, CMP], B+(*)
w/Daniel Humair, J.F. Jenny-Clark: Easy to Read [1985, Owl], A–
From Time to Time Free [1988, CMP], A–
Dynamics [1990, CMP], B+(**)
Let's Be Generous [1990, CMP], B+
w/Daniel Humair, Jean-François Jenny-Clark: Music from The Threepenny Opera [1995, Verve], B+
w/Majid Bekkas, Ramon Lopez: Kalimba [2006, ACT], B+(***)
w/Michael Wollny: Piano Works IX: Live at Schloss Elmau [2008, ACT], B+(*)
w/Alexey Kruglov: Duo Art: Moscow [2012, ACT], A–
Joachim Kühn New Trio: Beauty and Truth [2015, ACT], B+(**)
Joachim Kühn New Trio: Love and Peace [2017, ACT], B+(**)
Melodic Ornette Coleman: Piano Works XIII [2018, ACT], B+(*)
Touch the Light [2021, ACT], B+(***)

Peter Kuhn

No Coming, No Going: The Music of Peter Kuhn, 1978–1979 [1978–79, NoBusiness, 2CD], A–
The Kill [1981, Soul Note], A–
The Other Shore [2015, NoBusiness], A–
w/Dave Sewelson, Gerald Cleaver, Larry Roland: Our Earth / Our World [2015, pfMentum], A–
w/Alex Cline, Dan Clucas, Dave Sewelson, Scott Walton: Dependent Origination [2016, FMR], B+(***)
Intention [2017, FMR], A–

Steve Kuhn (1938– )

Trance [1974, ECM], B+(**)
Ecstasy [1974, ECM], B+(*)
Motility [1977, ECM], B+(**)
w/Sheila Jordan: Playground [1979, ECM], B+(***)
Life's Backward Glances: Solo and Quartet [1974–79, ECM, 3 CD], B+(**)
Life's Magic [1986, Sunnyside], B+(***)
The Vanguard Date [1986, Sunnyside], B+(***)
Years Later [1992, Concord], B+
w/Steve Swallow: Two by Two [1995, Owl/Sunnyside], B+(*)
The Best Things [1999, Reservoir], B+(**)
Quiéreme Mucho [2000, Sunnyside], B
Pastorale [2002, Sunnyside], B+(***)
Promises Kept [2004, ECM], B
Live at Birdland [2006, Blue Note], B+(***)
w/Joe Lovano: Mostly Coltrane [2008, ECM], B+(*)
Wisteria [2011, ECM], B+(***)

Andrzej Kurylewicz (1932–2007)

Andrzej Kurylewicz Quintet: Go Right [1963, Polskie Nagrania Muza], B+(***)
Polish Radio Big Band [Polish Jazz Vol. 2] [1964, Polskie Nagrania Muza], B+(**)

Wolfgang Lackerschmid (1956– )

w/Chet Baker: Ballads for Two [1979, Dot Time], B+(**)
w/Chet Baker: Quinet Sessions 1979 [1979, Dot Time], B+(***)

Scott LaFaro (1936–61)

w/Don Friedman, Pete LaRoca: Pieces of Jade [1961–85, Resonance], B

Oliver Lake (1944– )

Heavy Spirits [1975, Black Lion], B+(*)
NTU: Point From Which Creation Begins [1976, Universal Sound], A–
Zaki [1979, Hat Art], B+
Expandable Language [1984, Black Saint], B+
Compilation [1982–88, Gramavision], A–
Again and Again [1991, Gramavision], B+
Edge-Ing [1993, Black Saint], B
The Oliver Lake String Project: Movement, Turns and Switches [1996, Passin' Thru], B
Talkin' Stick [1997, Passin' Thru], B+(**)
Trio 3: Encounter [1999, Passin' Thru], A–
Dat Love [2003, Passin' Thru], B+(***)
Trio 3: Time Being [2005, Intakt], B+(***)
Trio 3 + Irène Schweizer: w/Irène Schweizer: Berne Concert [2007, Intakt], B+(***)
Trio 3: w/Geri Allen: At This Time [2008, Intakt], A–
w/Jahi Sundance: Lakes at the Stone [2008, Passin Thru], B+(**)
Plan [2009, Passin Thru], B+(**)
w/Christian Weber, Dieter Ulrich: For a Little Dancin' [2009, Intakt], B+(***)
Trio 3: w/Geri Allen: Celebrating Mary Lou Williams: Live at Birdland New York [2010, Intakt], A–
w/Christian Weber, Dieter Ulrich, Nils Wogram: All Decks [2011, Intakt], B+(**)
Trio 3: w/Jason Moran: Refraction — Breakin' Glass [2012, Intakt], A–
Wheels [2013, Passin' Thru], B+(**)
Trio 3: w/Reggie Workman, Andrew Cyrille, Vijay Iyer: Wiring [2013, Intakt], B+(***)
What I Heard [2013, Passin' Thru], B+(**)
w/William Parker: To Roy [2014, Intakt], A–
Right Up On: w/Flux Quartet: Flow [2016, Passin' Thru], B
Trio 3: Visiting Texture [2017, Intakt], A–
OGJB Quartet: w/Graham Haynes, Joe Fonda, Barry Altschul]: Bamako [2016, TUM], B+(***)
w/Mathias Landæus, Kresten Osgood: Spirit [2017, Sfär], B+(**)
The OGJB Quartet: Ode to O [2019, TUM], B+(***)

Byard Lancaster (1942–2012)

It's Not Up to Us [1966, Water], B+(**)
Personal Testimony [1979, Porter], B+(*)
My Pure Joy [1992, Strut], B+(***)

Art Lande (1947– )

Rubisa Patrol [1976, ECM], B–

Dickie Landry (1938– )

Fifteen Saxophones [1977, Unseen Worlds], B+(**)
w/Lawrence Weiner: Having Been Built on Sand / With Another Base (Basis) in Fact [1978, Unseen Worlds], B+(**)

Pete La Roca (1938–2012)

Basra [1965, Blue Note], A–
Turkish Women at the Bath [1967, Fresh Sound], A–
Pete (LaRoca) Sims: SwingTime [1997, Blue Note], B

Prince Lasha (1929–2008)

w/Sonny Simmons, Clifford Jordan, Don Cherry: It Is Revealed [1963, Zounds], B+(**)
w/Sonny Simmons: Firebirds [1967, Contemporary OJC], B+(**)

Christof Lauer (1953– )

Christof Lauer [1989, CMP], B+(***)
w/Wolfgang Puschnig, Bob Stewart, Thomas Alkier: Bluebells [1992, CMP], B+(**)
Fragile Network [1998, ACT], B+(***)
w/NDR Big Band: Christof Lauer and NDR Big Band Play Sidney Bechet: Petite Fleur [2013, ACT], B+(**)

Azar Lawrence (1952– )

Bridge Into the New Age [1974, Prestige], A–
The Seeker [2011, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Elementals [2018, High Note], B+(**)
New Sky [2021, Trazar], B+(*)

Urs Leimgruber (1952– )

OM: A Retrospective [1976–80, ECM], A–
Statement of an Antirider [1988, Hat Art], B+(***)
w/Adelhard Roidinger, Fritz Hauser: Lines [1990, Hat Art], B+(*)
No Try No Fail [1996, Hatology], B+(*)
w/Evan Parker: Twine [2007, Clean Feed], B+(**)
w/Christy Doran, Bobby Burri, Fredy Studer: OM Willisau [2008, Intakt], B+(***)
w/Jacques Demierre, Barre Phillips: 1 – 3 – 2 – 1 [2012, Jazzwerkstatt], B
w/Alex Huber: Lightnings [2014, Wide Ear], B+(**)
w/Jacques Demierre, Barre Phillips, Thomas Lehn: Willisau [2017, Jazzwerkstatt], B
w/Andreas Willers, Alvin Curran, Fabrizio Spera: Rome-ing [2018, Leo], B+(**)
w/Christy Doran, Bobby Burri, Fredy Studer: OM 50 [2022, Intakt], B+(***)

Peter Lemer (1942– )

Peter Lemer Quintet: Son of Local Colour [2018, ESP-Disk], B+(**)

Mark Levine (1938– )

Off and On: The Music of Moacir Santos [2009, Left Coast Clave], B+(*)

George Lewis (1952– )

The George Lewis Solo Trombone Album [1976, Delmark/Sackville], A–
Shadowgraph, 5 (Sextet) [1977, Black Saint], B
Homage to Charles Parker [1979, Black Saint], A–
Rainbow Family [1984, Carrier], B+(**)
Changing With the Times [1993, New World], B+
Sequel (For Lester Bowie) [2004, Intakt], B+(***)

Mark Lewis

New York Session [2016, Audio Daddio], B+(**)
Mark Lewis Quartet: Naked Animals [2019–2020, Audio Daddio], B+(*)
Sunlight Shines In [2019, Audio Daddio], B+(**)

Mel Lewis (1929–90)

The Definitive Thad Jones Vol. 1 [1988, Musicmasters], B

David Liebman (1946– )

Drum Ode [1974, ECM], A–
David Liebman: w/Richard Beirach: Double Edge [1985, Storyville], B+(**)
Quest / Natural Selection [1988, Core/Line], B
Classic Ballads [1990–91, Candid], B+
Setting the Standard [1992, Red], A–
Joy: The Music of John Coltrane [1992, Candid], B
Dave Liebman Group: Miles Away [1994, Owl], B+(**)
In a Mellow Tone [2001, Zoho], B
Colors [2002, Hatology], B–
w/Ellery Eskelin, Tony Marino, Jim Black: Different but the Same [2004, Hatology], B+(*)
The Distance Runner [2004, Hatology], B+(**)
w/Phil Markowitz: Manhattan Dialogues [2005, Zoho], B
w/Steve Swallow, Adam Nussbaum: We Three: Three for All [2005, Challenge], B+(**)
w/Bobby Avey: Vienna Dialogues [2005, Zoho], B
w/Roberto Tarenzi, Paolo Benedettini, Tony Arco: Dream of Nite [2005, EmArcy], B+(*)
w/Roberto Tarenzi, Paolo Benedettini, Tony Arco:: Negative Space [2005, Verve], B+(**)
w/Anthony Jackson, Mike Stern, Tony Marino, Marko Marcinko, Vic Juris: Back on the Corner [2006, Tone Center], B+(***)
Saxophone Summit: w/Joe Lovano, Ravi Coltrane: Seraphic Light: Dedicated to Michael Brecker [2007, Telarc], B
w/Ellery Eskelin, Tony Marino, Jim Black: Renewal [2007, Hatology], A–
As Always [2005–2007, MAMA], B
w/Joe Lovano: Compassion: The Music of John Coltrane [2007, Resonance], B+(***)
Lieb Plays the Blues à la Trane [2008, Challenge], B+(***)
Turnaround [2009, Jazzwerkstatt], B+(**)
Contact: Five on One [2010, Pirouet], B+(***)
w/Michael Stephans: Lineage [2010, Whaling City Sound], B+(*)
w/Ellery Eskelin, Tony Marino, Jim Black: Non Sequiturs [2011, Hatology], B+(**)
Quest: Circular Dreaming [2011, Enja], B+(**)
Saxophone Summit: w/Ravi Coltrane, Joe Lovano: Visitation [2011, ArtistShare], B+(***)
Expansions: The Dave Liebman Group: Samsara [2013, Whaling City Sound], B+(*)
A Tribute to Wayne Shorter [2014, Summit], B+(*)
Expansions: The Dave Liebman Group: The Puzzle [2015, Whaling City Sound], B+(***)
w/Mike Murley: Live at U of T [2017, U of T Jazz], B+(***)
w/Tatsuya Nakatani, Adam Rudolph: The Unknowable [2016, RareNoise], B+(*)
w/John Stowell: Petite Fleur: The Music of Sidney Bechet [2017, Origin], B+(*)
w/Adam Rudolph, Hamid Drake: Chi [2018, RareNoise], A–
w/Jeff Coffin, Victor Wooten, Chester Thompson, Chris Walters, James DaSilva: On the Corner Live! The Music of Miles Davis [2019, Ear Up], B+(**)
Expansions: The Dave Liebman Group: Earth [2018, Whaling City Sound], B+(*)
w/Randy Brecker, Marc Copland, Drew Gress, Joey Baron: Quint5t [2020, Inner Voice Jazz], B+(**)
Dave Liebman Expansions: Selflessness: The Music of John Coltrane [2021, Dot Time], B+(**)
The Generations Quartet: w/Billy Test, Evan Gregor, Ian Froman: Invitation [2021, Albert Murray/John Aveni], B+(***)
Trust and Honesty [2022, Newvelle], B+(**)
Live at Smalls [2022, Cellar Music], B+(***)

Ove Lind (1926–91)

Ove Lind Quartet: One Morning in May [1975, Phontastic], A–

Mike Lipskin (1945– )

Spreadin' Rhythm Around [2002, Buskirk], B+(***)

Selwyn Lissack

w/Friendship Next of Kin: Facets of the Univers [1969, Downtown Music Gallery], B+(**)

Charles Lloyd (1938– )

Discovery! [1964, Columbia], B+(**)
Of Course, Of Course [1964–65, Mosaic], A–
Nirvana [1965, Columbia], B+(**)
Manhattan Stories [1965, Resonance, 2CD], A–
Dream Weaver [1966, Atlantic], B+(***)
Forest Flower: Charles Lloyd at Monterey [1966, Atlantic], A–
Charles Lloyd in Europe [1966, Atlantic], B+(**)
The Flowering of the Original Charles Lloyd Quartet [1966, Atlantic], B+(**)
Love-In [1967, Atlantic], B+(***)
Journey Within [1967, Atlantic], B+(*)
Just Before Sunrise [1966–67, 32 Jazz, 2 CD], B+(**)
Journey Within / In Europe [1966–67, Collectables], B+
Montreux Jazz Festival 1967 [Swiss Radio Days Volume 46] [1967, TCB, 2CD], B+(**)
Charles Lloyd in the Soviet Union [1967, Atlantic], B+(***)
Soundtrack [1968, Atlantic], B+(***)
Fish Out of Water [1989, ECM], B+(**)
Notes From Big Sur [1991, ECM], B+(*)
The Call [1993, ECM], B+(***)
All My Relations [1994, ECM], B+(*)
Canto [1996, ECM], B+(**)
Voice in the Night [1999, ECM], A–
The Water Is Wide [1999, ECM], B+(***)
Hyperion With Higgins [1999, ECM], A–
w/Billy Higgins: Which Way Is East [2001, ECM, 2 CD], A–
Lift Every Voice [2002, ECM, 2CD], B+(***)
Jumping the Creek [2004, ECM], B+(*)
Sangam [2004, ECM], A–
Rabo de Nube [2007, ECM], B+(***)
Mirror [2009, ECM], B+(***)
w/Maria Farantouri: Athens Concert [2010, ECM, 2CD], A–
w/Jason Moran: Hagar's Song [2012, ECM], A–
Wild Man Dance [2013, Blue Note], B+(**)
Charles Lloyd & the Marvels: I Long to See You [2015, Blue Note], B+(**)
Charles Lloyd & the Marvels + Lucinda Williams: w/Lucinda Williams: Vanished Gardens [2017, Blue Note], B+(***)
Charles Lloyd New Quartet: Passin' Thru [2016, Blue Note], B+(***)
8: Kindred Spirits (Live From the Lobero) [2018, Blue Note], B+(**)
Trios: Chapel [2018, Blue Note], B
Charles Lloyd and the Marvels: Tone Poem [2020, Blue Note], B+(***)
Trios: Ocean [2020, Blue Note], B+(**)
Trios: Sacred Thread [2020, Blue Note], B+(**)
The Sky Will Still Be There Tomorrow [2024, Blue Note], A–

Giuseppi Logan (1935–2020)

Giuseppi Logan Quartet [1964, ESP-Disk], B+
More [1965, ESP-Disk], B+(***)
The Giuseppi Logan Quintet [2009, Tompkins Square], B+(***)

London Jazz Composers Orchestra (1970– )

w/Barry Guy: Ode [1972, Intakt, 2 CD], B
That Time [1972–80, Not Two], B+(*)
Barry Guy & the London Jazz Composers Orchestra: Harmos [1989, Intakt], B+(**)
Barry Guy & the London Jazz Composers Orchestra: Double Trouble [1989, Intakt], B+(*)
w/Irène Schweizer: Theoria [1991, Intakt], B+(*)
Portraits [1993, Intakt, 2CD], B+(**)
w/Barry Guy, Irene Schweizer, Marilyn Crispell, Pierre Favre: Double Trouble II [1995, Intakt], B+(***)
Three Pieces for Orchestra [1996, Intakt], B

Mike Longo (1939–2020)

Live From New York [2013, CAP], B+(**)
w/Bob Cranshaw, Lewis Nash: Step On It [2013, CAP], B+(***)
Celebrates Oscar Peterson: Live [2013, CAP], B+(**)
Only Time Will Tell [2016, CAP], B+(**)

Eddy Louiss (1941– )

Sentimental Feeling [1998, Dreyfus], B+(*)

Frank Lowe (1943–2003)

Black Beings [1973, ESP-Disk], B–
The Loweski [1973, ESP-Disk], B+(*)
The Flam [1975, Black Saint], A–
Exotic Heartbreak [1981, Soul Note], B+
Live from Soundscape [1982, DIW], B+(**)
Decision in Paradise [1984, Soul Note], B
Bodies and Souls [1995, CIMP], B+
w/Billy Bang: One for Jazz [2001, No More], A–

Henry Lowther (1941– )

Group Sounds Four and Five: Black and White Raga [1965–66, Jazz in Britain], B+(**)

Gene Ludwig (1937– )

w/Pat Martino, Randy Gelispie: Young Guns [1968–69, High Note], A–
w/Bill Warfield: Duff's Blues [2008, 18th & Vine], B+(*)

Jimmy Lyons (1931–86)

Other Afternoons [1969, Affinity], B+(**)
Push Pull [1978, Corbett vs. Dempsey], A–
w/Sunny Murray: Jump Up [1980, Hat Art], A–
w/Andrew Cyrille: Something in Return [1981, Black Saint], A–
w/Andrew Cyrille: Burnt Offering [1982, Black Saint], B
Jimmy Lyons Quintet: Wee Sneezawee [1983, Black Saint], A–
Give It Up [1985, Black Saint], B+(***)
The Box Set [1972–85, Ayler, 5 CD], A–

Paul Lytton (1947– )

w/Erhard Hirt: Borne on a Whim [1981, Corbett Vs. Dempsey], B+(**)
w/Ken Vandermark: English Suites [1999, Wobbly Rail, 2 CD], B+(*)
w/Ken Vandermark, Phillipp Wachsmann: CINC [2004, Okka Disk], B+(*)
w/Nate Wooley: The Nows [2011, Clean Feed, 2CD], B+(*)
w/Nate Wooley: Known / Unknown [2018, Fundacja Sluchaj], B+(*)

Harold Mabern (1936–2019)

The Leading Man [1992–93, Columbia], B+
Mr. Lucky: A Tribute to Sammy Davis Jr. [2012, High Note], B+(**)
Right on Time [2014, Smoke Sessions], B+(*)
Afro Blue [2015, Smoke Sessions], B
To Love and Be Loved [2017, Smoke Sessions], B+(*)
Iron Man: Live at Smoke [2018, Smoke Sessions, 2CD], A–
Mabern Plays Mabern [2018, Smoke Sessions], B+(**)
Mabern Plays Coltrane [2018, Smoke Sessions], B+(**)

Pete Magadini (1942– )

Bones Blues [1977, Sackville/Delmark], B+(**)

Mahavishnu Orchestra [1971–1976]

The Inner Mounting Flame [1971, Columbia], A
Birds of Fire [1972, Columbia], B+
Between Nothingness and Eternity [1973, Columbia], B+(*)
The Lost Trident Sessions [1973, Columbia/Legacy], B+
Apocalypse [1974, Columbia], C+
Visions of the Emerald Beyond [1974, Columbia/Legacy], B–
w/John McLaughlin: Inner Worlds [1975, Columbia/Legacy], B–

Mike Mainieri (1938– )

Crescent [2005, NYC, 2 CD], B+(***)
w/Marnix Busstra: Twelve Pieces [2006, NYC], B+(**)
w/Marnix Busstra: Trinary Motion [2010, NYC, 2 CD], B+(**)

Henryk Majewski (1936–2005)

40 Years [1970–87, CDSound], B

Radu Malfatti (1943– )

w/Harry Miller: Bracknell Breakdown [1977, Ogun], B+(*)

Joe Maneri (1927–2009)

w/Peter Dolger: Peace Concert [1964, Atavistic Unheard Music Series], B
Get Ready to Receive Yourself [1993, Leo Lab], B
Dahabenzapple [1993, Hat Art], B+(**)
Coming Down the Mountain [1993, Hatology], B+(**)
Tenderly [1993, Hatology], B+(*)
w/Joe Morris, Mat Maneri: Three Men Walking [1995, ECM], B
In Full Cry [1996, ECM], B+(*)
w/Mat Maneri: Blessed [1997, ECM], B+(**)
The Trio Concerts [1997–98, Leo, 2CD], B+(**)
Maneri Ensemble: Going to Church [2000, AUM Fidelity], B+
w/Barre Phillips, Mat Maneri: Angles of Repose [2002, ECM], B+

Albert Mangelsdorff (1928–2005)

Never Let It End [1970, MPS], A–
Live in Tokyo [1971, Enja], B+
A Jazz Tune I Hope [1978, MPS], B+(**)
Three Originals: The Wide Point / Trilogue / Albert Live in Montreux [1975–80, MPS, 2CD], B+
Albert Mangelsdorff Trio: Triple Entente [1982, MPS], B+(***)
Three Originals: Never Let It End / A Jazz Tune I Hope / Triple Entente [1970–82, MPS, 2CD], B+(***)
w/Lee Konitz: The Art of the Duo [1983, Enja], B+

Ray Mantilla (1934–2020)

Dark Powers [1988, Red], B+
Good Vibrations [2006, Savant], B+(*)
The Connection [2013, Savant], B+(**)

Michael Mantler (1943– )

w/Carla Bley: 13 and 3/4 [1975, Watt], B+(**)
w/Robert Wyatt: The Hapless Child and Other Inscrutable Stories [1975–76, Watt], A
Silence [1976, Watt], B
No Answer / Silence [1973–76, Watt, 2 CD], B
Movies [1977, Watt], B+(***)
More Movies [1979–80, Watt], B+(**)
Movies / More Movies [1977–80, Watt/ECM], B+(***)
Something There [1983, Watt], B
w/Don Preston: Alien [1985, Watt], B+(*)
Live [1987, Watt/ECM], B–
Many Have No Speech [1987, Watt/ECM], C+
Folly Seing All This [1992, ECM], B
Cerco un Paese Innocente [1994, ECM], B+(*)
Hide and Seek [2000, ECM], B+
The Jazz Composer's Orchestra Update [2013, ECM], B
Coda: Orchestral Suites [2019–2020, ECM], B+(**)

Ellis Marsalis (1934–2020)

A Night at Snug Harbor, New Orleans [1989, Evidence], B
Ruminations in New York [2003, ESP-Disk], B
An Open Letter to Thelonious [2007, ELM], B
A New Orleans Christmas Carol [2011, ELM], B–

Stu Martin (1938–80)

w/John Surman: Live at Woodstock Town Hall [1975, Pye], B+(***)

Pat Martino (1944– )

w/Bobby Rose: Alone Together With Bobby Rose [1977–78, High Note], B+(*)
Remember: A Tribute to Wes Montgomery [2005, Blue Note], B
Undeniable: Live at Blues Alley [2009, High Note], B+(***)
Formidable [2017, High Note], B+(*)

Mat Marucci (1945– )

w/Doug Webb: Change-Up [2006, CIMP], B+(***)

Hugh Masekela (1939–2018)

The Lasting Impressions of Ooga Booga [1965, Verve], B+
Grrr [1966, Verve], B+
Home Is Where the Music Is [1972, Verve], A–
Techno-Bush [1984, Jive], B
Revival [2005, Heads Up], B+
Live at the Market Theatre [2006, Times Square/4Q, 2 CD], A–
Phola [2009, 4Q/Times Square], B+(**)

Ron Mathewson (1944–2020)

Memorial [1968–76, Jazz in Britain], B+(***)
Mathewson and Mathewson: w/Mat Mathewson: Blow [1976, Jazz in Britain], B

Pat Matshikiza (1938–2014)

w/Kippie Moketsi: Tshona! [1975, As-Shams], A–
w/Kippie Moketsi: Sikiza Matshikiza [1976, As-Shams], B+(***)

Koichi Matsukaze (1948– )

w/Ryojiro Furusawa: At the Room 427 [1975, BBE], A–

Ronnie Matthews (1935–2008)

w/Freddie Hubbard: Doin' the Thang! [1963, Prestige], B+(**)
Ronnie Mathews / Roland Alexander / Freddie Hubbard [1961–63, Prestige], B+(**)

Bennie Maupin (1940– )

The Jewel in the Lotus [1974, ECM], B
Penumbra [2003, Cryptogramophone], B+(*)
Early Reflections [2007, Cryptogramophone], B
w/Adam Rudolph: Symphonic Tone Poem for Brother Yusef [2022, Strut], A–

Mieczyslaw Mazur (1943– )

Rag Swing Time [Polish Jazz Vol. 27] [1971, Polskie Nagrania Muza], B+(**)

Cecil McBee (1935– )

Mutima [1974, Strata East], B
Music From the Source [1977, Inner City], B+(***)
Cecil McBee Sextet: w/Chico Freeman: Compassion [1977, Inner City], B+(***)
Alternate Spaces [1979, India Navigation], B+(**)
Flying Out [1982, India Navigation], B+(**)

Paul McCandless (1947– )

Shape Shifter [2004, Synergy Music], B+
w/Paul Winter Consort: Morning Sun: Adventures With Oboe [1970–2010, Living Music], C+

Ron McClure (1941– )

Descendants [1980, Ken], B+(**)
Inner Account [1992, Steeplechase], B+
Ron McClure Quintet: Closer to Your Tears [1996, SteepleChase], B+(**)

Jack McDuff (1926–2001)

The Honeydripper [1961, Prestige OJC], B+
w/Gene Ammons: Brother Jack Meets the Boss [1962, Prestige/OJC], B+(**)
The Prestige Years [1960–65, Prestige], B+
Brother Jack McDuff: Moon Rappin' [1969, Blue Note], B+(**)
Live at Parnell's [1982, Soul Bank Music], B+(**)

Chris McGregor (1936–90)

Chris McGregor and the Castle Lager Big Band: Jazz / The African Sound [1963, Jazzman], B+(**)
The Blue Notes: Legacy: Live in South Afrika 1964 [1964, Ogun], B+(***)
The Chris McGregor Group: Very Urgent [1968, Fledg'ling], B+(**)
Chris McGregor Septet: Up to Earth [1969, Fledg'ling], A–
Chris McGregor's Brotherhood of Breath [1970, RCA], A–
Eclipse at Dawn [1971, Cuneiform], B+(*)
Chris McGregor's Brotherhood of Breath: Brotherhood [1972, RCA], B+(***)
Brotherhood of Breath: Live at Willisau [1973, Ogun], A–
Travelling Somewhere [1973, Cuneiform], A–
w/Brotherhood of Breath: Bremen to Bridgwater [1971–75, Cuneiform, 2CD], B+
Blue Notes: w/Dudu Pukwana, Johnny Dyani, Louis Moholo: Blue Notes for Mongezi [1975, Ogun], B+(***)
In His Good Time [1977, Ogun], B+(**)
Blue Notes: Blue Notes in Concert [1977, 2022), Ogun], B+(***)
Chris McGregor's Brotherhood of Breath: Procession: Live at Toulouse [1978, Ogun], A–
Blue Notes: Blue Notes for Johnny [1987, Ogun], A–
Sea Breezes: Solo Piano – Live in Durban 1987 [1987, Fledg'ling], B+(**)
Country Cooking [1988, Venture], B+
Chris McGregor's Brotherhood of Breath: w/Archie Shepp: En Concert A Banlieues Bleues [1989, 52e Rue Est], B+(***)
Chris McGregor's Brotherhood of Breath: The Memorial Concert [1994, ITM], B+(**)

Jimmy McGriff (1936–2008)

Greatest Hits [1963–71, Blue Note], B

Kalaparush Maurice McIntyre (1936–2013)

Kalaparush & the Light: Morning Song [2003, Delmark], B+

Ken McIntyre (1931–2001)

w/Eric Dolphy: Looking Ahead [1960, New Jazz OJC], B+(*)
The Complete United Artists Sessions [1962–63, Blue Note, 2 CD], B
Home [1975, Steeplechase], B+
Chasing the Sun [1978, Steeplechase], B+
In the Wind: The Woodwind Quartets [1995–96, Passin' Thru], C+

Dave McKenna (1930–2008)

Left Handed Complement [1979, Concord], B+
Dave McKenna in Madison [1991, Arbors], B+(**)
A Handful of Stars [1992, Concord], B

John McLaughlin (1942– )

Extrapolation [1969, Polydor], A–
Devotion [1970, Douglas], B+(**)
w/Dave Holland, John Surman, Stu Martin, Karl Berger: Where Fortune Smiles [1971, Dawn], B+(***)
Electric Guitarist [1978, Columbia], B
w/Jaco Pastorius, Tony Williams: Trio of Doom [1979, Columbia/Legacy], B+(*)
w/Al DiMeola, Paco DeLucia: Passion Grace and Fire [1982, Columbia], B
This Is Jazz 17 [1971–82, Columbia/Legacy], B+(**)
Adventures in Radioland [1986, Verve], C+
Live at the Royal Festival Hall [1989, JMT], B+
Qué Alegria [1991, Verve], B+
Time Remembered: John McLaughlin Plays Bill Evans [1993, Verve], B–
The Free Spirits Featuring John McLaughlin: Tokyo Live [1993, Verve], B+(**)
After the Rain [1994, Verve], B+
The Promise [1995, Verve], B
The Heart of Things [1997, Verve], B+(*)
w/Zakir Hussain, T.H. "Vikkur" Vinayakram, Hariprasad Chaurasia: Remember Shakti [1997, Verve, 2CD], B+(***)
Remember Shakti: w/Zakir Hussain, U. Shrinivas, V. Selvaganesh: The Believer [1999, Verve], B+(**)
Remember Shakti: Saturday Night in Bombay [2000, Verve], B+(**)
Thieves and Poets [2003, Verve], B
Industrial Zen [2006, Verve], B+(*)
The Essential John McLaughlin [1963–2006, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A–
Floating Point [2008, Abstract Logix], B+(**)
w/Chick Corea: Five Peace Band Live [2008, Concord, 2 CD], B+(**)
To the One [2009, Abstract Logix], B+(**)
The Boston Record [2013, Abstract Logix], B
The Montreux Years [1978–2016, BMG], B+(**)
w/Shankar Mahadevan, Zakir Hussain: Is That So? [2020, Abstract Logix], B+(**)
Liberation Time [2021, Abstract Logix], B+(*)

Jim McNeely (1949– )

Jim McNeely at Maybeck (Maybeck Recital Hall Series, Volume Twenty) [1992, Concord], A–
w/Kelly Sill, Joel Spencer: Boneyard [2007, Origin], B+(**)
w/Frankfurt Radio Big Band, Chris Potter: Rituals [2015, Double Moon], B+(***)

John McNeil (1948– )

East Coast Cool [2005, Omnitone], B+(*)
w/Bill McHenry: Rediscovery [2007, Sunnyside], B+(**)
w/Bill McHenry: Chill Morn He Climb Jenny [2009, Sunnyside], B+(***)
Hush Point: Hush Point [2013, Sunnyside], B+(***)

Lloyd McNeill (1935– )

w/Marshall Hawkins: Tanner Suite [1969, Universal Sound], B+(*)
The Lloyd McNeill Quartet: Asha [1969, Soul Jazz], B+(*)
The Lloyd McNeill Quartet: Washington Suite [1970, Soul Jazz], B
Treasures [1975, Soul Jazz], B+(**)

Joe McPhee (1939– )

Underground Railroad / Live at Holy Cross [1968–69, Atavistic Unheard Music], A–
Black Is the Color: Live in Poughkeepsie and New Windsor, 1969–70 [1969–70, Corbett vs. Dempsey, 2CD], B+(***)
Joe McPhee Quintet/Ernie Bostic Quartet: Live at Vassar 1970 [1970, Corbett vs. Dempsey, 2CD], B+(*)
Nation Time [1970, Atavistic Unheard Music], A
Nation Time [1970, Corbett vs. Dempsey], A
Trinity [1971, Atavistic Unheard Music], B+
Survival Unit II With Clifford Thornton N.Y. N.Y. 1971 [1971, Hatology], B+(***)
w/John Snyder: Pieces of Light [1974, Atavistic], B+(*)
The Willisau Concert [1975, Corbett vs. Dempsey], A–
Tenor and Fallen Angels [1976–77, Hatology], B–
Variations on a Blue Line / 'Round Midnight [1977, Corbett vs. Dempsey], B+(**)
Glasses [1977, Corbett vs. Dempsey], B+(***)
w/André Jaume: Nuclear Family [1979, Corbett vs. Dempsey], B+(***)
Alone Together: The Solo Ensemble Recordings 1974 and 1979 [1974–79, Corbett vs. Dempsey], B+(***)
Oleo and A Future Retrospective [1982, Hat Art], A–
w/Raymond Boni: Live From the Magic City (Birmingham, Alabama) [1985, Trost], B+(**)
Linear B [1990, Hat Art], A–
w/Lisle Ellis, Paul Plimley: Sweet Freedom — Now What? [1994, Hatology], B+(**)
Impressions of Jimmy Giuffre [1991, CELP], A–
w/Ken Vandermark, Kent Kessler: A Meeting in Chicago [1996, Okkadisk], B
Legend Street One [1996, CIMP], B+
As Serious as Your Life [1996, Hatology], A–
Trio-X: On Tour: Toronto/Rochester [2001, Cadence], B+(***)
Trio-X: Journey [2003, CIMP], B+(**)
Trio-X: w/Dominic Duval, Jay Rosen: The Sugar Hill Suite [2004, CIMP], B+(**)
Trio-X: Moods: Playing With the Elements [2004, CIMP], B+(***)
w/Peter Brötzmann, Kent Kessler, Michael Zerang: Guts [2005, Okka Disk], B+(***)
w/Paal Nilssen-Love: Tomorrow Came Today [2007, Smalltown Superjazz], A–
w/Ingebrigt Håker Flaten: Blue Chicago Blues [2007, Not Two], A–
w/Mats Gustafsson: Brace for Impact [2007, Corbett vs. Dempsey], B+(***)
w/Mikolaj Trzaska, Jay Rosen: Intimate Conversations [2008, Not Two], B+(**)
w/Peter Brötzmann, Kent Kessler, Michael Zerang: The Damage Is Done [2008, Not Two, 2CD], B+(**)
w/Michael Zerang: Creole Gardens (A New Orleans Suite) [2009, NoBusiness], A–
w/Jeb Bishop, Ingebrigt Håker Flaten, Michael Zerang: Ibsen's Ghosts [2009, Not Two], B+(*)
Flowers [2009, Cipsela], B+(*)
Survival Unit III: Game Theory [2010, Not Two], B+(**)
w/Ingebrigt Håker Flaten: Brooklyn DNA [2011, Clean Feed], B+(***)
Sonic Elements: For Pocket Trumpet and Alto Saxophone [2013, Clean Feed], B+(*)
w/Jamie Saft, Joe Morris, Charles Downs: Ticonderoga [2014, Clean Feed], A–
Survival Unit III: Straylight [2014, Pink Palace], B+(***)
w/Paal Nilssen-Love: Candy [2007–2014, PNL, 7CD], B+(***)
w/Ingebrigt Håker Flaten: Bricktop [2015, Trost], B+(**)
w/Pascal Niggenkemper, Ståle Liavik Solberg: Imaginary Numbers [2015, Clean Feed], B+(***)
w/Damon Smith, Alvin Fielder: Six Situations [2016, Not Two], B+(***)
w/John Edwards, Klaus Kugel: Journey to Parazzar [2017, Not Two], B+(***)
w/Paal Nilssen-Love: Song for the Big Chief [2017, PNL], B+(**)
w/John Edwards, Klaus Kugel: A Night in Alchemia [2018, Not Two], A–
w/Dave Rempis, Tomeka Reid, Brandon Lopez, Paal Nilssen-Love: Of Things Beyond Thule Vol. 1 [2018, Aerophonic], B+(**)
w/Dave Rempis, Tomeka Reid, Brandon Lopez, Paal Nilssen-Love: Of Things Beyond Thule Vol. 2 [2018, Aerophonic], B+(**)
w/John Butcher: At the Hill of James Magee [2019, Trost], B+(***)
Route 84 Quarantine Blues [2020, Corbett vs. Dempsey], B+(**)
Survival Unit III: The Art of Flight: For Alvin Fielder [2018, Astral Spirits], B+(*)
w/Mette Rasmussen, Dennis Tyfus: Oblique Strategies [2018, Black Truffle], B
Tell Me How Long Has Trane Been Gone (For James Baldwin and John Coltrane) [2019, Klanggalerie], B+(**)
w/Tomeka Reid: Let Our Rejoicing Rise [2021, Corbett vs. Dempsey], B+(**)

Charles McPherson (1939– )

Be-Bop Revisited [1964, Prestige/OJC], B
Con Alma! [1965, Prestige/OJC], B+(*)
Live at the Five Spot [1966, Prestige], B+(*)
From This Moment On [1968, Prestige/OJC], B+(**)
Horizons [1968, Prestige/OJC], B+(**)
Charles McPherson [1971, Mainstream], B+(**)
Siku Ya Bibi (Day of the Lady) [1972, Mainstream], B
Beautiful! [1975, Xanadu], A
Live in Tokyo [1976, Xanadu], A–
First Flight Out [1994, Arabesque], B+
Come Play with Me [1995, Arabesque], A–
Manhattan Nocturne [1997, Arabesque], B+(***)
Live at the Cellar [2002, Cellar Live], B+(***)
What Is Love [2010, Arabesque], B+(*)
The Journey [2014, Capri], A–
Charles McPherson Quartet: Love Walked In [2015, Quadrant], B+(***)
Charles McPherson Quartet: Live at San Sebastián Jazz Festival [2019, Quadrant], A–
Jazz Dance Suites [2020, Chazz Mack Music], B+(**)

Lubomyr Melnyk (1948– )

The Sacred Thousand [2022, Jersika], B+(***)

Memphis Nighthawks

Jazz Lips [1976–77, Delmark], B+(***)

Misha Mengelberg (1935–2017)

w/Peter Brötzmann, Evan Parker, Peter Bennink, Paul Rutherford, Derek Bailey, Han Bennink: Groupcomposing [1970, Corbett vs. Dempsey], B+(*)
w/Han Bennink: Eine Partie Tischtennis [1974, FMP], B+(*)
w/Steve Lacy, George Lewis, Harjen Gorter, Han Bennink: Change of Season (Music of Herbie Nichols) [1984, Soul Note], B+(***)
Dutch Masters [1987, Soul Note], B+(***)
Impromptus [1990, FMP], B–
Mix [1994, ICP], B+(***)
The Root of the Problem [1996, Hatology], B+(***)
No Idea [1996, DIW], A–
Two Days in Chicago [1998, Hatology, 2 CD], B+
Four in One [2000, Songlines], A–
Rituals of Transition [2002–2010, I Dischi Di Angelica], B+(**)
Senne Sing Song [2005, Tzadik], A–

Don Menza (1936– )

w/Sam Noto: Steppin': Quartet Live [1980, Fresh Sound], B+(***)

Pat Metheny (1954– )

w/Charlie Haden, Billy Higgins: Rejoicing [1983, ECM], B
w/Ornette Coleman: Song X [1985, Geffen], A–
w/Ornette Coleman: Song X: Twentieth Anniversary [1985, Nonesuch], A
Zero Tolerance for Silence [1992, DGC], B–
The Road to You [1992–93, Geffen], B
Imaginary Day [1997, Warner Brothers], B–
The Way Up [2005, Nonesuch], B+(*)
w/Brad Mehldau: Metheny Mehldau Quartet [2005, Nonesuch], B+(**)
Day Trip [2005, Nonesuch], B+(**)
Orchestrion [2010, Nonesuch], B+(**)
What's It All About [2011, Nonesuch], B+(*)
Unity Band [2012, Nonesuch], B–
The Orchestrion Project [2012, Nonesuch, 2CD], B
Pat Metheny Unity Group: Kin [2013, Nonesuch], B–
The Unity Sessions [2014, Nonesuch, 2CD], B
From This Place [2020, Nonesuch], B+(*)
Road to the Sun [2021, Modern], B
Side-Eye NYC (V1.IV) [2019, Modern], B+(*)
Dream Box [2021–2022, Modern], B+(*)

Palle Mikkelborg (1941– )

w/Jakob Bro, Marilyn Mazur: Strands: Live at the Danish Radio Concert Hall [2023, ECM], B+(*)

Butch Miles (1944– )

Butch Miles and Friends: Cookin' [1995, Nagel Heyer], B+(***)
Howard Alden: Soulmates [1994, Nagel Heyer], B+(***)

Jerzy Milian (1935–2018)

Baazaar [Polish Jazz Vol. 17] [1969, Polskie Nagrania Muza], B+(*)

Harry Miller (1941–83)

Children at Play [1974, Ogun], B+(*)
Which Way Now [1975, Cuneiform], A–
Different Times, Different Places [1973–76, Ogun], A–
Harry Miller's Isipingo: Family Affair [1977, Ogun], B+(***)
In Conference [1978, Ogun], B+(**)
Different Times, Different Places: Volume Two [1977–82, Ogun], B+(***)

Lloyd Miller (1938– )

A Lifetime in Oriental Jazz [1960, Jazzman], B+(**)
w/The Heliocentrics: Lloyd Miller / The Heliocentrics (OST) [2010, Strut], B+(*)

Steve Miller [piano] (1943–98)

w/Lol Coxhill: The Story So Far . . . Oh Really? [1971–74, Cuneiform, 2 CD], B+(*)

Dom Minasi (1943–2023)

Time Will Tell [2001–2002, CDM], B+
The Vampire's Revenge [2005, CDM, 2 CD], B+(***)
Dissonance Makes the Heart Grow Fonder [2009, Konnex], B+(**)
w/Hans Tammen: Alluvium [2013, Straw2gold Pictures], B+(*)
w/Juampy Juarez: Freeland [2018, El Cirko Sello], B+(*)
Remembering Cecil [2019, Unseen Rain], B+(***)

Jouk Minor (1947– )

w/Josef Traindl, Jean Querlier, Christian Lété, Dominique Regef: Enfin La Mer [1978, NoBusiness], B+(***)

Roscoe Mitchell (1940– )

Sound [1966, Delmark], B
The Solo Concert [1973, AECO], B+(*)
Live at "A Space" 1975 [1975, Sackville], B+(**)
Duets With Anthony Braxton [1976, Sackville/Delmark], B+(**)
Roscoe Mitchell and the Sound and Space Ensembles [1983, Black Saint], B
w/Brus Trio: After Fallen Leaves [1989, Silkheart], B+(*)
Nine to Get Ready [1997, ECM], B+
Song for My Sister [2002, Pi], B+(**)
w/Transatlantic Art Ensemble: Composition/Improvisation Nos. 1, 2 and 3 [2004, ECM], B+(**)
Far Side [2007, ECM], B+(***)
w/John Edwards, Tony Marsh: Improvisations [2012, Otoroku], B+(***)
w/Tyshawn Sorey, Hugh Ragin: Duets With Tyshawn Sorey and Special Guest Hugh Ragin [2013, Wide Hive], A–
w/Craig Taborn, Kikanju Baku: Conversations I [2013, Wide Hive], B
w/Craig Taborn, Kikanju Baku: Conversations II [2013, Wide Hive], B+(*)
Bells for the South Side [2015, ECM, 2CD], B+(***)
w/Mike Reed: The Ritual and the Dance [2015, Astral Spirits], B+(***)
Discussions [2016, Wide Hive], B+(**)
Littlefield Concert Hall, Mills College, March 19–20, 2018 [2018, Wide Hive], B+(**)
w/Ostravska Banda: Performing Distant Radio Transmission Also Nonaah Trio, Cutouts for Woodwind Quintet and 8.8.88 [2019, Wide Hive], B+(*)
Dots: Pieces for Percussion and Woodwinds [2021, Wide Hive], B+(**)
Roscoe Mitchell Orchestra and Space Trio at the Fault Zone Festival [2022, Wide Hive], B–

Modern Jazz Quintet Karlsruhe [1968–1973]

w/Four Men Only: Complete Recordings [1968–73, NoBusiness, 3CD], A–

Kippie Moeketsi (1925–83)

w/Hal Singer: Blue Stompin' [1977, We Are Busy Bodies], B+(**)

Louis Moholo (1940– )

Louis Moholo Octet: Spirits Rejoice [1978, Ogun], B+(***)
w/Dudu Pukwana, Johnny Dyani, Frank Wright: Spiritual Knowledge and Grace [1979, Ogun], B+(**)
w/Larry Stabbins, Keith Tippett: Tern [1982, Atavistic Unheard Music Series], A–
Louis Moholo's Viva-La-Black: Exile [1990–91, Ogun], B+(**)
Louis Moholo's Viva-La-Black: Freedom Tour: Live in South Afrika 1993 [1993, Ogun], B+(***)
w/Evan Parker, Pule Pheto, Gibo Pheto, Barry Guy: Bush Fire [1995, Ogun], B+(**)
w/Mervyn Africa, Pule Pheto, Keith Tippett: Mpumi [1995, Ogun], B+(*)
Bra Louis – Bra Tebs / Spirits Rejoice! [1978–95, Ogun], B+(***)
w/Stan Tracey: Khumbula (Remember) [2004, Ogun], A–
Louis Moholo-Moholo: w/Marilyn Crispell: Duets With Marilyn Crispell: Sibanye (We Are One) [2007, Intakt], B+(***)
Louis Moholo-Moholo Unit: An Open Letter to My Wife Mpumi [2008, Ogun], B+(*)
Louis Moholo-Moholo Unit: For the Blue Notes [2012, Ogun], B+(*)
Louis Moholo-Moholo Quartet: 4 Blokes [2013, Ogun], B+(***)
Louis Moholo-Moholo's Five Blokes: Uplift the People [2017, Ogun], B+(*)

Grachan Moncur III (1937–2022)

Evolution [1963, Blue Note], B+
Some Other Stuff [1964, Blue Note], B
New Africa [1969, BYG Actuel], B+(***)
Aco Dei De Madrugada (One Morning I Waked Up Very Early) [1969, BYG Actuel], B+(**)
Exploration [2004, Capri], B

Tete Montoliu (1933–97)

Tete a Tete [1976, Steeplechase], B+

Jemeel Moondoc (1946–2021)

Muntu Recordings [1975–79, No Business, 3CD], B+(***)
Jemeel Moondoc Trio: Judy's Bounce [1981, Soul Note], B+(***)
Jemeel Moondoc Sextet: Konstanze's Delight [1981, Soul Note], B+(**)
w/Denis Charles: We Don't [1983, Eremite], Bandcamp (1/4): +
w/William Parker: New World Pygmies [1998, Eremite], A–
w/William Parker, Hamid Drake: New World Pygmies, Vol. 2 [2000, Eremite, 2 CD], B+
Live at Glenn Miller Café Vol. 1 [2002, Ayler], A–
w/Connie Crothers: Two [2012, Relative Pitch], B+(*)
The Zookeeper's House [2013, Relative Pitch], A–
w/Hilliard Greene: Cosmic Nickelodeon [2015, Relative Pitch], B+(**)

Reggie Moore (1938– )

Furioso [1972, Mainstream], B+(**)

Takeo Moriyama (1945– )

East Plants [1983, BBE], B+(***)

Sal Mosca (1927–2007)

For Lennie Tristano: Solo Piano 1970 and 1997 [1970–97, Fresh Sound], B+(**)
You Go to My Head [2001–2006, Blue Jack Jazz], B+(***)

Rakalam Bob Moses (1948– )

When Elephants Dream of Music [1982, Gramavision], B
w/Greg Burk: Ecstatic Weanderings [2002, Jazzwerkstatt], B+(***)
Father's Day B'hash [2006, Sunnyside], B–
w/Damon Smith: Purecircle [2021, Balance Point Acoustics], B+(**)

Paul Motian (1931–2011)

Conception Vessel [1972, ECM], B+(**)
Tribute [1974, ECM], B+(***)
Dance [1977, ECM], B
Paul Motian Trio: Le Voyage [1979, ECM], B+(**)
Pslam [1981, ECM], B+(***)
The Story of Maryam [1983, Soul Note], B+(**)
Jack of Clubs [1984, Soul Note], B+(**)
It Should've Happened a Long Time Ago [1984, ECM], B+(*)
Misterioso [1986, Soul Note], B+(**)
Rarum XVI: Selected Recordings [1972–87, ECM], B+
One Time Out [1987, Soul Note], B+(***)
Monk in Motian [1988, JMT], B+
Paul Motian on Broadway: Volume 1 [1988, JMT], B
Paul Motian on Broadway: Volume 2 [1989, JMT], B+
Bill Evans [1990, JMT], B+
Paul Motian and the Electric Bebop Band [1992, JMT], A–
Trioism [1993, JMT], B
Reincarnation of a Love Bird [1994, JMT], B
Sound of Love: At the Village Vanguard [1995, Winter & Winter], A–
Flight of the Blue Jay [1996, Winter & Winter], B+(**)
Trio 2000 + One [1997, Winter & Winter], B+(**)
Play Monk and Powell [1998, Winter & Winter], B
Paul Motian and the E.B.B.B.: Europe [2000, Winter & Winter], B+(*)
Paul Motian and the E.B.B.B.: Holiday With Strings [2001, Winter & Winter], B+(**)
w/Bill Frisell, Joe Lovano: I Have the Room Above Her [2004, ECM], B+(***)
Garden of Eden [2004, ECM], B+(**)
On Broadway Vol. 4 [2005, Winter & Winter], A–
w/Bill Frisell, Joe Lovano: Time and Time Again [2006, ECM], B
Live at the Village Vanguard, Vol. I [2006, Winter & Winter], B+(**)
Live at the Village Vanguard, Vol. II [2006, Winter & Winter], B+(**)
Live at the Village Vanguard Volume III [2006, Winter & Witer], B+(***)
Paul Motian Trio 2000 + Two: On Broadway Volume 5 [2008, Winter & Winter], A–
w/Chris Potter, Jason Moran: Lost in a Dream [2009, ECM], B+(***)
The Windmills of Your Mind [2010, Winter & Winter], B+(*)

Alphonse Mouzon (1948– )

Angel Face [2011, Tenacious], B+(*)

Bob Mover (1952– )

It Amazes Me . . . [2006, Zoho], B+(***)
My Heart Tells Me [2010–2011, Motema, 2CD], B+(***)

Idris Muhammad (1939–2014)

House of the Rising Sun [1976, CTI/Epic/Legacy], B

Tisziji Muñoz (1946– )

Divine Radiance [2003, Dreyfus], B+
w/Marilyn Crispell: The Paradox of Independence [2014, MRI], B+(**)
Tathagata Guitar: Whisperings of Peace [2016, Anami Music], B+(***)
Heart Ground [2016, Anami Music], B+(*)
Burning Down Hades [2023, Ra Kalam], B+(***)

David Murray (1955– )

Low Class Conspiracy [1976, Adelphi], A–
Flowers for Albert: The Complete Concert [1976, India Navigation, 2 CD], B+(***)
At the Bim Huis: First Set [1977, Circle], B+(*)
Live at the Lower Manhattan Ocean Club [1977, Jazzwerkstatt], B+(**)
Let the Music Take You [1978, Marge], B+(***)
Interboogieology [1978, Black Saint], B+(**)
The London Concert [1978, Cadillac, 2CD], B+(***)
3D Family [1978, Hatology], A–
Sweet Lovely [1979, Black Saint], A–
Ming [1980, Black Saint], A
Home [1981, Black Saint], B+
Murray's Steps [1982, Black Saint], B+
Morning Song [1983, Black Saint], A–
Children [1984, Black Saint], B+(**)
Live at Sweet Basil, Volume 1 [1984, Black Saint], B
Live at Sweet Basil, Volume 2 [1984, Black Saint], B
New Life [1985, Black Saint], B
I Want to Talk About You [1986, Black Saint], A–
Recording NYC 1986 [1986], B+(**)
w/Jack DeJohnette: In Our Style [1986, DIW], A–
The Hill [1986, Black Saint], A–
Hope Scope [1987, Black Saint], B
w/Randy Weston: The Healers [1987, Black Saint], B
Deep River [1988, DIW], A
Lovers [1988, DIW], A–
Ballads [1988, DIW], A
Spirituals [1988, DIW], A–
Ming's Samba [1988, Portrait], B+
w/Dave Burrell, Wilbur Morris, Victor Lewis: Lucky Four [1988, Tutu], B+
Tenors [1988, DIW], A–
Special Quartet [1990, DIW], A–
Remembrances [1990, DIW], B+(***)
w/George Arvanitas: Tea for Two [1990, Fresh Sound], A
Shakill's Warrior [1991, DIW/Columbia], A
w/Butch Morris: David Murray Big Band Conducted by Lawrence "Butch" Morris [1991, DIW/Columbia], B
w/James Newton: David Murray / James Newton Quintet [1991, DIW], B+
Black and Black [1991, Red Baron], B+
Fast Life [1991, DIW], A–
w/Milford Graves: Real Deal [1991, DIW], A–
A Sanctuary Within [1991, Black Saint], A–
Death of a Sideman [1991, DIW], A–
Ballads for Bass Clarinet [1991, DIW], A–
w/Pierre Dørge: The Jazzpar Prize [1991, Enja], B+
South of the Border [1992, DIW], A–
Picasso [1992, DIW], B+(**)
MX [1992, Red Baron], B
Body and Soul [1993, Black Saint], B+
Saxmen [1993, Red Baron], B+
For Aunt Louise [1993, DIW], A–
w/Dave Burrell: Windward Passages [1993, Black Saint], A–
Jazzosaurus Rex [1993, Red Baron], A
Shakill's II [1993, DIW], A–
Love and Sorrow [1993, DIW], A–
w/Ray Anderson, Anthony Davis: David Murray Quintet with Ray Anderson and Anthony Davis [1994, DIW], A–
Jug-a-Lug [1994, DIW], B+
The Tip [1994, DIW], B+
Live at the Village Vanguard [1995, 441 Records], B+
Dark Star: The Music of the Grateful Dead [1996, Astor Place], B
Long Goodbye: A Tribute to Don Pullen [1996, DIW], A
Fo Deuk Revue [1996, Justin Time], B+
Creole [1997, Justin Time], A
Seasons [1998, Pow Wow], B+
w/Fontella Bass: Speaking in Tongues [1999, Justin Time], B
Octet Plays Trane [2000, Justin Time], A–
Like a Kiss That Never Ends [2001, Justin Time], A
w/Mal Waldron: Silence [2001, Justin Time], A–
w/The Gwo-Ka Masters: Yonn-Dé [2002, Justin Time], A–
David Murray Latin Big Band: Now Is Another Time [2001–2002, Justin Time], A–
Waltz Again [2002, Justin Time], B–
Circles: Live in Cracow [2003, Not Two], B+(***)
Gwotet [2004, Justin Time], A
Sacred Ground [2006, Justin Time], A
w/Taj Mahal: The Devil Tried to Kill Me [2007, Justin Time], B+(*)
Live in Berlin [2007, Jazzwerkstatt], B+(***)
Cuban Ensemble Plays Nat King Cole: En Español [2011, Motéma], A–
Be My Monster Love [2012, Motéma], B+(***)
w/Geri Allen, Terri Lyne Carrington: Perfection [2015, Motéma], A–
w/Saul Williams: Blues for Memo [2016, Motéma], B+(**)
Brave New World Trio: w/Brad Jones, Hamid Drake: Seriana Promethea [2021, Intakt], A–
w/Questlove, Ray Angry: Plumb [2022, JMI/Outside In Music], A–

Sunny Murray (1936–2017)

Sunny Murray [1966, ESP-Disk], B
Sunny Murray [1966, ESP-Disk], B
w/Bob Dickie, Robert Andreano: Homework [1994, NoBusiness], B+(**)
We Are Not at the Opera [1998, Eremite], A–
Perles Noires Vol. I [2005, Eremite], B+(**)
Perles Noires Vol. II [2005, Eremite], B+(**)

Amina Claudine Myers (1943– )

Song for Mother E [1979, Leo], B+(***)
Salutes Bessie Smith [1980, Leo], A–
The Circle of Time [1983, Black Saint], B+(***)
Jumping in the Sugarbowl [1984, Minor Music], B+
Women in (E)Motion [1993, Tradition & Moderne], B+(**)
Saba Rou: Songs From My Soul [2016, Amica C], B+(*)

Shintaro Nakamura (1956– )

Shintaro Quintet: Evolution [1984, BBE], B+(**)

Zbigniew Namyslowski (1939–2022)

Zbigniew Namyslowski Quartet [Polish Jazz Vol. 6] [1966, Polskie Nagrania Muza], A–
Winobranie [1973, Power Bros], A–
Kujaviak Goes Funky [Polish Jazz Vol. 46] [1975, Polskie Nagrania Muza], A–
Zbigniew Namyslowski [1977, Polskie Nagrania Muza], B
Standards [2003, Quartet], B+(***)
Assymetry [2006, Quartet], B+(**)
Polish Jazz – Yes! [Polish Jazz Vol. 77] [2016, Warner Music Poland], B+(**)

Bobby Naughton (1944– )

w/Leo Smith, Perry Robinson: The Haunt [1976, NoBusiness], B+(*)

Buell Neidlinger (1936–2018)

Across the Tracks [1981, K2B2], A–
Swingrass '83 [1983, Antilles], A–
Rear View Mirror [1979–86, K2B2], A–
Locomotive [1987, Soul Note], A–
Big Drum [1990, K2B2], B+

Carl Magnus Neumann (1944– )

w/Christian Reim: Molde International Jazz Festival 1976 [1976, Jazz Aggression], B+(***)
w/Ketil Gutvik, Ingebrigt Håker Flaten, Paal Nilssen-Love: New Dance [2020, PNL], B+(***)

New York Art Quartet (1964– )

New York Art Quartet [1964, ESP-Disk], A–
Old Stuff [1965, Cuneiform], A–
Call It Art [1964–65, Triple Point, 5LP], A–

Walter Norris (1931–2011)

w/George Mraz: Drifting [1974, Enja], B+(**)
w/Aladár Pege: Winter Rose [1980, Enja], B+(*)
Sunburst [1991, Concord], B+(***)
Love Every Moment [1992, Concord], B+
w/George Mraz: Hues of Blues [1995, Concord], A–

Larry Novak (1933– )

Invitation [2014, Delmark], B+(***)

Bill O'Connell (1953– )

Latin Jazz Fantasy [2003, Random Chance], B
Triple Play [2007, Savant], B+(*)
Rhapsody in Blue [2010, Challenge], B+(*)
Triple Play Plus Three [2010, Zoho], B+(**)
w/The Latin Jazz All-Stars: Zócalo [2013, Savant], B+(**)
Monk's Cha Cha: Live at the Carnegie-Farian Room [2016, Savant], B
Bill O'Connell and the Afro Caribbean Ensemble: Wind Off the Hudson [2019, Savant], B+(**)
A Change Is Gonna Come [2021, Savant], B+(**)

Shunzo Ohno (1949– )

Runner [2019, Pulsebeats], B

Itaru Oki (1941–2020)

Itaru Oki Quartet: Live at Jazz Spot Combo 1975 [1975, NoBusiness], B+(***)
w/Nobuyoshi Ino, Choi Sun Bae: Kami Fusen [1996, NoBusiness], B+(**)
Chorui Zukan [2013, Improvising Beings], B+(***)

Old and New Dreams [1979–1987]

Old and New Dreams [1979, ECM], B+(**)
Playing [1980, ECM], B+(***)
A Tribute to Blackwell [1987, Soul Note], B+
Live in Saalfelden 1986 [1986, Condition West], B+(***)

Oregon [1970– ]

Music of Another Present Era [1973, Vanguard], A–
Distant Hills [1973, Vanguard], B
Winter Light [1974, Vanguard], B+
Oregon [1983, ECM], B
Crossing [1984, ECM], B+(*)
1000 Kilometers [2006, CAM Jazz], B+(**)
In Stride [2010, CAM Jazz], B+(**)

Niels-Henning Ørsted-Pedersen (1946–2005)

Trio 1 [1977, Steeplechase], B+
Trio 2 [1977, Steeplechase], A–
w/Renee Rosnes, Jonas Johansen: Friends Forever [1995, Milestone], A–
Those Who Were [1996, Verve], B+
This Is All I Ask [1998, Verve], B
The Unforgettable NHØP Trio Live [1999–2005, ACT], B+(**)

Mike Osborne (1941–2007)

Dawn [1966–70, Cuneiform], A–
Starting Fires: Live at the 100 Club 1970 [1970, British Progressive Jazz], B+(***)
All Night Long [1975, Ogun], A–
Mike Osborne and Friends: Live at the Peanuts Club [1975–76, Jazz in Britain], B+(***)
Border Crossing / Marcel's Muse [1974–77, Ogun], A–

George Otsuka (1937–2020)

George Otsuka Quintet: Loving You George [1975, Wewantsounds], B+(**)

Jimmy Owens (1943– )

The Monk Project [2011, IPO], B+(***)

Tony Oxley (1938– )

The Baptised Traveler [1969, Columbia], B+
Ichnos [1969, RCA], B+(**)
4 Compositions for Sextet [1970, Columbia], B+(***)
February Papers [1977, Discus Music], B
w/Derek Bailey: Quartet [1993, Jazzwerkstatt], B+(***)
Unreleased 1974–2016 [1974–2016, Discus Music], B+(*)

Evan Parker (1944– )

NYC 1978 [1978, Relative Pitch], B+(***)
The Snake Decides [1986, Psi], B+(***)
Conic Sections [1989, Ah Um], B
The Ayes Have It [1983–91, Emanem], A–
Imaginary Values [1993, Maya], B+(**)
50th Birthday Concert [1994, Leo, 2 CD], B+
Chicago Solo [1995, Okka Disk], B+
w/Daunik Lazro, Joe McPhee: Seven Pieces: Live at Willisau 1995 [1995, Clean Feed], B+(***)
Towards the Margins [1996, ECM], B+(*)
Live at Les Instants Chavires [1997, Leo], C+
w/Barry Guy, Paul Lytton, Marilyn Crispell: After Appleby [1999, Leo, 2CD], B+(***)
w/Barry Guy, Paul Lytton, Schlippenbach Trio: 2 X 3 = 5 [1999, Leo], B+(***)
w/Keith Rowe: Dark Rags [1999–2000, Potlach], B+(***)
w/Patrick Scheyder: Evan Parker / Patrick Scheyder [2000, Leo], B+
Memory/Vision [2002, ECM], B
w/Peter Brötzmann: The Bishop's Move [2003, Victo], A–
The Eleventh Hour [2004, ECM], B+(**)
Zafiro [2006, Maya], A–
A Glancing Blow [2006, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Townhouse Orchestra: Belle Ville [2007, Clean Feed, 2 CD], B+(***)
w/Ingebrigt Häker Flaten: The Brewery Tap [2007, Smalltown Superjazz], B+(***)
Boustrophedon [2008, ECM], B+(***)
The Moment's Energy [2007, ECM], A–
House Full of Floors [2009, Tzadik], B+(*)
w/Barry Guy, Paul Lytton, Peter Evans: Scenes in the House of Music [2009, Clean Feed], B+(***)
w/Zlatko Kaucic: Round About One O'Clock [2009, Not Two], B+(**)
w/Agustí Fernández: The Voice Is One [2009, Not Two], B+(***)
w/Konstrukt: Live at Akbank Jazz Festival [2010, Re:konstrukt], B+(*)
w/Wes Neal, Joe Sorbara: At Somewhere There [2009, Barnyard], A–
w/Barry Guy, Paul Lytton: Live at Maya Recordings Festival [2011, No Business], A–
w/Joe McPhee: What / If / They Both Could Fly [2012, Rune Grammofon], B+(***)
w/Peter Jacquemyn: Marsyas Suite [2012, El Negocito], B+(***)
w/X-Jazz Ensemble: A Schist Story [2012, JACC], B+(*)
w/Joe Morris, Nate Wooley: Ninth Square [2014, Clean Feed], B+(**)
w/Mikolaj Trzaska, John Edwards, Mark Sanders: City Fall: Live at Café Oto [2014, Fundacja Sluchaj], B+(**)
w/Paul G. Smyth: Calenture and Light Leaks [2015, Weekertoft], B+(**)
w/RGG: Live @ Alchemia [2016, Fundacja Sluchaj], A–
w/Barry Guy, Paul Lytton: Music for David Mossman: Live at Vortex London [2016, Intakt], A–
w/Lotte Anker, Torben Snekkestad: Inferences [2016, Fundacja Sluchaj], B+(*)
w/Eddie Prévost: Tools of Imagination [2017, Fundacja Sluchaj], B+(*)
w/Matthew Wright, Adam Linson, John Coxon, Ashley Wales: Trance Map +: Crepuscule in Nickelsdorf [2017, Intakt], B+(**)
Evan Parker & Kinetics: Chiasm [2018, Clean Feed], A–
w/Barry Guy, Paul Lytton: Concert in Vilnius [2017, NoBusiness], B+(***)
w/Paul Lytton: Collective Calls (Revisited) (Jubilee) [2019, Intakt], A–
Evan Parker Quartet: All Knavery and Collusion [2019, Cadillac], B+(*)
Evan Parker Electro-Acoustic Ensemble: Warszawa 2019 [2019, Fundacja Sluchaj], B+(***)
w/Matthew Wright, Trance Map+, Peter Evans, Mark Nauseef: Etching the Ether [2022, Intakt], B+(**)

William Parker (1952– )

The Music Ensemble: The Music Ensemble [1974–75, Roaratorio], B
Through Acceptance of the Mystery Peace [1974–79, Eremite], B+
Commitment: w/Jason Kao Hwang: The Complete Recordings 1981/1983 [1980–83, No Business, 2 CD], A–
Centering: Unreleased Early Recordings 1976–1987 [1976–87, No Business, 6 CD], A–
w/Ellen Christi, Lisa Sokolov, Yuko Fujiyama: Song Cycle [1991–93, Boxholder], B–
In Order to Survive [1993, Black Saint], A–
Testimony [1994, Zero In], B+
Compassion Seizes Bed-Stuy [1995, Homestead], A–
w/Little Huey Creative Music Orchestra: Sunrise in the Tone World [1997, AUM Fidelity, 2 CD], B
Lifting the Sanctions [1997, No More], B+
The Peach Orchard [1998, AUM Fidelity, 2 CD], A
Mayor of Punkville [1999, AUM Fidelity, 2CD], B+
Painter's Spring [2000, Thirsty Ear], A–
w/Hamid Drake: Piercing the Veil [2000, AUM Fidelity], A–
w/Hamid Drake: First Communion + Piercing the Veil [2000, AUM Fidelity, 2 CD], A–
O'Neal's Porch [2000, AUM Fidelity], A–
w/Joe Morris, Hamid Drake: Eloping With the Sun [2001, Riti], B+
Raining on the Moon [2001, Thirsty Ear], A
Bob's Pink Cadillac [2002, Eremite, 2CD], A–
. . . And William Danced [2002, Ayler], A
Scrapbook [2002, Thirsty Ear], A
w/The Little Huey Creative Music Orchestra: Spontaneous [2002, Splasc(h)], B+(*)
Universal Tonality [2002, Centering/AUM Fidelity, 2CD], A
Sound Unity [2004, AUM Fidelity], A
Luc's Lantern [2004, Thirsty Ear], A–
William Parker Bass Quartet Featuring Charles Gayle: w/Henry Grimes, Sirone, Alan Silva, Charles Gayle: Requiem [2004, Splasc(H)], B+(**)
Long Hidden: The Olmec Series [1993–2005, AUM Fidelity], B+(**)
w/Hamid Drake: Summer Snow [2005, AUM Fidelity], B+(**)
w/Little Huey Creative Music Orchestra: For Percy Heath [2005–2006, Victo], A–
Live at Yoshi's 2006 [2006, AUM Fidelity, 2CD], B+(***)
Corn Meal Dance [2007, AUM Fidelity], A–
w/Raining on the Moon: Great Spirit [2007, AUM Fidelity], A–
Double Sunrise Over Neptune [2007, AUM Fidelity], A
Petit Oiseau [2007, AUM Fidelity], A–
Live in Houston 2007 [2006–2007, AUM Fidelity], B+(***)
At Somewhere There [2008, Barnyard], B+(***)
w/Stefano Scondanibbio: Bass Duo [2008, Centering], B+(**)
I Plan to Stay a Believer: The Inside Songs of Curtis Mayfield [2001–2008, AUM Fidelity, 2 CD], A
w/Giorgio Dini: Temporary [2009, Silta], B+(*)
Uncle Joe's Spirit House [2010, Centering], B+(**)
w/Gianni Lenoci, Vittorino Curci, Marcello Magliocchi: Serving an Evolving Humanity [2010, Silta], B+(**)
w/The Element Choir: At Christ Church Deer Park [2010, Barnyard], B+(*)
Essence of Ellington: Live in Milano [2012, AUM Fidelity, 2CD], A–
w/Conny Bauer, Hamid Drake: Tender Exploration [2010, Jazzwerkstatt], B+(***)
Friday Afternoon [2012, AUM Fidelity], A–
Kalaparusha on the Edge of the Horizon [2012, AUM Fidelity], A–
Wood Flute Songs: Anthology/Live 2006–2012 [2006–2012, AUM Fidelity, 8CD], A
w/Lisa Sokolov, Cooper-Moore: Stan's Hat Flapping in the Wind [2015, Centering/AUM Fidelity], B+(**)
Meditation / Resurrection [2016, AUM Fidelity, 2CD], A–
Lake of Light: Compositions for AquaSonics [2017, Gotta Let It Out], B+(***)
w/In Order to Survive: Live / Shapeshifter [2017, AUM Fidelity, 2CD], A–
Voices Fall From the Sky [1993–2018, AUM Fidelity, 3CD], B
Flower in a Stained-Glass Window/The Blinking of the Ear [2018, Centering/AUM Fidelity, 2CD], B+(**)
Trencadis: A Selection From Migration of Silence Into and Out of the Tone World [2019–2020, Centering], B+(***)
Painters Winter [2020, AUM Fidelity], A–
Mayan Space Station [2020, AUM Fidelity], B+(***)
w/Patricia Nicholson: No Joke! [2019–2020, ESP-Disk], A–

Horace Parlan (1931–2017)

Movin' and Groovin' [1960, Blue Note], B+(**)
On the Spur of the Moment [1961, Blue Note], A–
Up and Down [1961, Blue Note], B+(***)
Happy Frame of Mind [1963, Blue Note], A–
Blue Parlan [1978, Steeplechase], B+
Glad I Found You [1984, Steeplechase], B+

Pasadena Roof Orchestra

The Pasadena Roof Orchestra [1974, Island], B

Joe Pass (1929–94)

Virtuoso [1973, Pablo], B+
w/Niels-Henning Orsted-Pedersen: Chops [1978, Pablo OJC], B

Jaco Pastorius (1951–87)

Jaco Pastorius [1975, Epic], B+
The Essential Jaco Pastorius [1975–81, Epic/Legacy, 2 CD], B–
Punk Jazz: Live in New York City Volume One [1986, Big World], B

Big John Patton (1935–2002)

Along Came John [1963, Blue Note], B+
Blue John [1963, Blue Note], B+
Let 'Em Roll [1965, Blue Note], A–
Soul Connection [1983, Just a Memory], B+(**)

Gary Peacock (1935–2020)

w/Keith Jarrett, Jack DeJohnette: Tales of Another [1977, ECM], A–
December Poems [1977, ECM], B+(*)
w/Art Lande, Elliott Zigmund: Shift in the Wind [1980, ECM], B+(**)
w/Jan Garbarek, Tomasz Stanko, Jack DeJohnette: Voice From the Past – Paradigm [1981, ECM], B+(**)
Guamba [1987, ECM], B+(***)
Oracle [1993, ECM], B+(**)
w/Bill Frisell: Just So Happens [1994, Postcards], B
w/Marc Copland: Insight [2005–2007, Pirouet], B+(***)
w/Marilyn Crispell: Azure [2013, ECM], B+(**)
Now This [2014, ECM], B+(***)
Tangents [2016, ECM], B+(***)

Duke Pearson (1932–80)

Sweet Honey Bee [1966, Blue Note], B+

Bill Perkins (1924–2003)

Warm Moods [1991, Fresh Sound], B+
Perk Plays Prez: Bill Perkins Recreates the Historic Solos of Lester Young [1995, Fresh Sound], B+(***)

Houston Person (1934– )

The Talk of the Town [1987, Muse], B
Why Not! [1990, Muse], B+
To Etta With Love [2004, High Note], A–
All Soul [2005, HighNote], B+(**)
w/Ron Carter: Just Between Friends [2005, High Note], B+(***)
w/Bill Charlap: You Taught My Heart to Swing [2006, High Note], B+(***)
Thinking of You [2007, High Note], B+(**)
The Art and Soul of Houston Person [1996–2008, High Note, 3 CD], A
Mellow [2009, High Note], B+(**)
Moment to Moment [2010, High Note], B
So Nice [2011, High Note], B+(***)
Naturally [2012, High Note], A–
Nice 'n' Easy [2013, High Note], B+(**)
w/Ron Carter: Chemistry [2015, HighNote], A
w/Ron Carter: Remember Love [2018, HighNote], B+(***)
I'm Just a Lucky So and So [2018, HighNote], A–
Live in Paris [2019, HighNote], B+(***)
Reminiscing at Rudy's [2022, HighNote], B+(***)

Ernst-Ludwig Petrowsky (1933–2023)

SelbViert [1979, FMP], B+(***)
Ein Nachmittag In Peitz [1981, Jazzwerkstatt], B+(***)
w/Michael Griener: The Salmon [2005, Intakt], A–
w/Conny Bauer: Wanderung Durch Den Thüringer Wald [2011, Jazzwerkstatt], B+(**)
Luten at Jazzwerkstatt Peitz [2011, Jazzwerkstatt], B+(***)
w/Uschi Brüning, Michael Griener: Ein Résumé [2013, Jazzwerkstatt], B+(**)

Barre Phillips (1934– )

For All It Is [1973, Japo], B+(**)
Mountainscapes [1976, ECM], B+
Three Day Moon [1978, ECM], A–
Aquarian Rain [1991, ECM], B
w/Motoharu Yoshizawa: Oh My, Those Boys!, B+(***)
Journal Violone 9 [2000, Emouvance], B+(*)
End to End [2017, ECM], B+(***)
w/John Butcher, Ståle Liavik Solberg: We Met – And Then [2018–2019, Relative Pitch], B+(**)
Face à Face [2020–2021, ECM], B

Dave Pike (1938–2015)

Manhattan Latin [1964, Verve], B–

Lionel Pillay

w/Basil Coetzee: Shrimp Boats [1979–80, As-Shams], B+(**)

Bucky Pizzarelli (1926–2020)

Flashes: Solo 7-String Guitar, Volume 3 [2004, Arbors], B
w/Frank Vignola: Moonglow [2005, Hyena], B+
5 for Freddie: Bucky's Tribute to Freddie Green [2006, Arbors], A–
w/John Pizzarelli: Generations [2006, Arbors], B+(**)
The Pizzarelli Boys: Sunday at Pete's [2007, Challenge], B+(*)
So Hard to Forget [2008, Arbors], B+(**)
The Pizzarellis: PIZZArelli Party With the Arbors All Stars [2009, Arbors], B+(**)
"Buck" Pizzarelli and the West Texas Tumbleweeds: Diggin' Up Bones [2009, Arbors], B+(**)
The Pizzarelli Boys: Desert Island Dreamers [2009, Arbors], B
Renaissance: A Journey From Classical to Jazz [2015, Arbors], B

Polish Jazz Quartet [1964– ]

Polish Jazz Quartet [Polish Jazz Vol. 3] [1964, Polskie Nagrania Muza], B+(**)

Jean-Luc Ponty (1942– )

King Kong [1969, Blue Note], B

Michel Portal (1935– )

w/Léon Francioli, Pierre Favre: Arrivederci Le Chouartse [1980, Hatology], A–
Dockings [1997, Label Bleu], A–
w/Stephen Kent, Mino Cinelu: Burundi [2000, PAO], A–
Birdwatcher [2006, Sunnyside], B+(**)

Tom Prehn (1940– )

Centrifuga [1964, Centrifuga], B+(***)
Tom Prehn Quartet: Axiom [1963–66, Corbett vs. Dempsey], A–
Prehn Kvartet [1967, Atavistic Unheard Music Series], B+(***)

Preservation Hall Jazz Band [1966– ]

New Orleans, Vol. II [1981, CBS], B
Shake That Thing [2001, Preservation Hall], B+(**)
w/The Del McCoury Band: American Legacies [2010, McCoury Music], B+(***)
50th Anniversary Collection [1962–2010, Columbia/Legacy, 4CD], B+(***)
That's It! [2012, Legacy], B+(**)
So It Is [2017, Legacy], B+(**)
A Tuba to Cuba [2019, Sub Pop], B+(*)

Eddie Prévost (1942– )

w/NO MOore, James O'Sullivan, Ross Lambert: Chord [2022, Shrike], B+(*)

Julian Priester (1935– )

Keep Swingin' [1960, OJC], B+
Love, Love [1974, ECM], A–
w/Sam Rivers: Hints on Light and Shadow [1996, Postcards], B

Dudu Pukwana (1938–90)

w/Bob Stuckey: Night Time Is the Right Time: 60s Soho Sounds [1967–68, Cadillac], B
Dudu Phukwana and the "Spears" [1968–69, Matsuli Music], B+(***)
In the Townships [1973, Earthworks], A
Flute Music [1975, Caroline], A–
Diamond Express [1975, Arista/Freedom], B–
w/Han Bennink, Misha Mengelberg: Yi Yole [1978, Corbett vs. Dempsey], B+(**)
Zila '86 [1986, Jika], B+(***)

Don Pullen (1944–95)

Richard's Tune [1975, Sackville/Delmark], B+(***)
Healing Force [1976, Black Saint], B+(**)
Tomorrow's Promises [1976–77, Koch], B+
w/Chico Freeman, Fred Hopkins, Bobby Battle: Warriors [1978, Black Saint], A–
Milano Strut [1979, Black Saint], B+
Evidence of Things Unseen [1983, Black Saint], B+
Plays Monk [1984, Why Not?], B
The Sixth Sense [1985, Black Saint], B
w/George Adams: Breakthrough [1986, Blue Note], A+
w/George Adams: Song Everlasting [1987, Blue Note], A–
New Beginnings [1988, Blue Note], A
Random Thoughts [1990, Blue Note], A–
Mosaic Select [1986–90, Mosaic, 3 CD], A
Kele Mou Bana [1992, Blue Note], A–
Ode to Life [1993, Blue Note], A

The Pyramids

AOMAWA: The 1970s Recordings [1973–76, Strut, 4CD], A–

Bruno Råberg (1954– )

Chrysalis [2004, Orbis Music], B+
Lifelines [2007, Orbis Music, 2 CD], B+(***)
w/Jason Robinson, Bob Weiner: The Urgency of Now [2017–2018, Creative Nation Music], A–
Solo Bass: Look Inside [2022, Orbis Music], B+(*)

The Ragtime Jazz Band

The Ragtime Jazz Band [Polish Jazz Vol. 7] [1966, Polskie Nagrania Muza], B+(**)

Phil Ranelin (1939– )

The Time Is Now [1973–74, Hefty], A–
Vibes From the Tribe [1976, Hefty], B+
Remixes [1973–76, Hefty], B+
A Close Encounter of the Very Best Kind [1996, Lifeforce], B+(***)
Inspiration [2004, Wide Hive], B+(**)
Living a New Day [2005, Wide Hive], B+(**)
Phil Ranelin and Tribe Renaissance: Reminiscence: Live! [2009, Wide Hive], B+(***)
w/Henry Franklin, Big Black: Perseverance [2011, Wide Hive], A–
Portrait in Blue [2015, Wide Hive], B+(***)
Collected Works 2003–2019 [2003–2019, Wide Hive, 2CD], A–
Infinite Expressions [2020, ORG Music], B+(**)

Doug Raney (1957– )

The Doug Raney Quintet [1988, Steeplechase], A–
Raney '96 [1996, Steeplechase], B+

Enrico Rava (1943– )

Il Giro Del Giorno in 80 Mondi [1972, Black Saint], B+(**)
The Pilgrim and the Stars [1975, ECM], A–
The Plot [1975, ECM], B+(***)
Enrico Rava Quartet [1978, ECM], A–
Secrets [1986, Soul Note], B+(**)
w/Franco D'Andrea: For Bix and Pops [1994, Philology], B+(**)
w/Ran Blake: Duo en Noir [1999, Between the Lines], B+(***)
Full of Life [2002, CAM Jazz], B+(***)
Easy Living [2003, ECM], B+
Tati [2004, ECM], B+
The Words and the Days [2005, ECM], B+(***)
w/Stefano Bollani: The Third Man [2006, ECM], B
New York Days [2008, ECM], B+(*)
Tribe [2011, ECM], B+(*)
On the Dance Floor [2011, ECM], B+(**)
w/Gialuca Petrella: Wild Dance [2015, ECM], B+(**)
w/Joe Lovano: Roma [2018, ECM], B+(*)
w/Herbert, Guidi: For Mario (Live) [2020, Accidental], B+(*)
Edizione Speciale [2019, ECM], B+(***)
w/Fred Hersch: The Song Is You [2021, ECM], B+(***)

Dewey Redman (1931–2006)

The Ear of the Behearer [1973, Impulse], B
The Struggle Continues [1982, ECM], B+(*)
Living on the Edge [1989, Black Saint], B+
In London [1996, Palmetto], B+
w/Cecil Taylor, Elvin Jones: Momentum Space [1999, Verve], A–

Hans Reichel (1949–2011)

w/Achim Knipsel: Erdmännchen [1977, FMP], A–
Lower Lurum [1994, Rastascan], B–

Steve Reid (1944–2010)

Rhythmatism [1976, Universal Sound], A–
New Life: Visions of the Third Eye [1980, Early Future], B+(***)
Daxaar [2007, Domino], A–

Christian Reim (1945– )

Mona Lisa [1973, Jazzaggression], A–

Revolutionary Ensemble [1971–1977]

Vietnam [1972, ESP], B+(**)
The People's Republic [1975, A&M], B+
The Psyche [1975, Mutable Music], A–
And Now . . . [2004, Pi], A–
Beyond the Boundary of Time [2005, Mutable Music], B
Counterparts [2005, Mutable Music], A–

Mike Richmond (1948– )

Turn Out the Stars [2023, SteepleChase], B+(**)

Alex Riel (1940– )

w/Bo Stief, Carsten Dahl: Our Songs [2021, Storyville], B+(**)

Howard Riley (1943– )

Angle [1968–69, Columbia], A–
The Day Will Come [1970, Columbia], A–
Flight [1971, Turtle], A–
Live in the USA [1976, NoBusiness], A
Feathers With Jaki [1984–88, Slam], B+(***)
Consequences [2003, 33 Records], B+(***)
Short Stories (Volume Two) [2004–2006, Slam, 2CD], B+(**)
Live With Repertoire [2011, NoBusiness], B+(*)
Constant Change 1976–2016 [1976–2016, NoBusiness, 5CD], B+(***)
w/Keith Tippett: Journal Four [2016, NoBusiness], B+(**)

Sam Rivers (1923–2011)

Fuschia Swing Song [1964, Blue Note], A
Contours [1965, Blue Note], B+
A New Conception [1966, Blue Note], B+(***)
Dimensions and Extensions [1966, Blue Note], B
Sam Rivers Trio: Emanation [1971, NoBusiness], A–
Streams: Recorded in Performance at the Montreux Jazz Festival [1973, Impulse!], B+(**)
Trio Live [1973, Impulse!], A–
Hues [1971–73, Impulse!], B+(**)
Crystals [1974, Impulse], B+(**)
The Quest [1976, RED], B+(**)
Paragon [1977, Fluid], B+(***)
Zenith [Sam Rivers Archive Project, Volume 2] [1977, NoBusiness, 2CD], A–
Waves [1978, Tomato], B+(***)
Ricochet [Sam Rivers Archive Project, Volume 3] [1978, NoBusiness], B+(***)
Contrasts [1979, ECM], A–
Sam Rivers Quartet: Braids [Sam Rivers Archive Project, Volume 4] [1979, NoBusiness], A–
Sam Rivers Quartet: Crosscurrent: Live at Jazz Unité [1981, Blue Marge], A–
Sam Rivers Quartet: Undulation [Sam Rivers Archive Project, Volume 5] [1981, NoBusiness], A–
Colours [1982, Black Saint], B–
Portrait [1995, FMP], B+(*)
w/Noël Akchote, Tony Hymas, Paul Rogers, Jacques Thollot: Configuration [1996, Nato], B+(**)
Concept [1995–96, RivBea], B+(**)
w/Alexander von Schlippenbach: Tangens [1997, FMP], B+(***)
Inspiration [1999, RCA], B+
Culmination [1999, RCA], B+
w/Doug Matthews, Anthony Cole, Jonathan Powell, David Manson: Fluid Motion [2002, Isospin Labs], B+(***)
Caldera [Sam Rivers Archive Project, Volume 6] [2002, NoBusiness], A–
Celebration [2003, Posi-Tone], B+(**)
w/Adam Rudolph, Harris Eisenstadt: Vista [2003, Meta], B+(***)
w/Ben Street, Kresten Osgood, Bryan Carrott: Purple Violets [2004, Stunt], B+(**)
w/Ben Street, Kresten Osgood: Violet Violets [2004, Stunt], B+(***)
w/Dave Holland, Barry Altschul: Reunion: Live in New York [2007, Pi, 2CD], A–

Perry Robinson (1938–2018)

Funk Dumpling [1962, Savoy], A–
Angelology [1996, Timescraper], A–
w/Burton Greene: Two Voices in the Desert [2008, Tzadik], B+(*)
From A to Z [2008, Jazzwerkstatt], B+(**)

Spike Robinson (1930–2001)

Very Live in Boulder, Colorado [1974, Hep], B+(*)
At Chesters Vol. 1 [1984, Hep], A–
Three for the Road [1989, Hep], B+
Reminiscin [1991, Capri], B+

Bernt Rosengren (1937–2023)

Stockholm Dues [1965, Columbia], B+(**)
Notes from Underground [1973, EMI Svenska], B+(***)
Summit Meeting: Full of Life [1991, Dragon], B+

ROVA Saxophone Quartet [1977– ]

Beat Kennel [1987, Black Saint], B–
Long on Logic [1989, Sound Aspects], B+(**)
John Coltrane's Ascension [1995, Black Saint], B
Bingo [1996, Victo], B+(**)
Electric Ascension 2003 [2003, Atavistic], B
The Juke Box Suite [2006, Not Two], A–
w/Nels Cline Singers: The Celestial Septet [2008, New World], B+(***)
w/Kyle Bruckmann, Henry Kaiser: Steve Lacy's Saxophone Special Revisited [2015, Clean Feed], B+(*)
ROVA: The Circumference of Reason [2018–2019, ESP-Disk], B+(***)

Roswell Rudd (1935–2017)

Roswell Rudd [1965, Free America/Verve], B+
Everywhere [1966, Impulse], B+(***)
Numatik Swing Band [1973, JCOA], A–
Flexible Flyer [1974, Black Lion], A+
Inside Job [1976, Arista/Freedom], C+
w/Steve Lacy, Misha Mengelberg, Kent Carter, Han Bennink: Regeneration [1982, Soul Note], A
The Unheard Herbie Nichols, Vol. 1 [1996, CIMP], A–
The Unheard Herbie Nichols, Vol. 2 [1996, CIMP], B
Broad Strokes [1999–2000, Knitting Factory], B
w/Toumani Diabate: Malicool [2003, Sunnyside], B+
w/Duck Baker: Live [2002–2004, Dot Time], B+(***)
w/Mark Dresser: Airwalkers [2004, Clean Feed], B+(**)
w/The Mongolian Buryat Band: Blue Mongol [2005, Sunnyside], A–
w/Yomo Toro: El Espíritu Jíbaro [2002–2006, Sunnyside], B+(***)
Keep Your Heart Right [2007, Sunnyside], B+(*)
Trombone Tribe [2008, Sunnyside], A–
The Incredible Honk [2011, Sunnyside], B+(***)
Trombone for Lovers [2013, Sunnyside], A
w/Heather Masse: August Love Song [2015, Red House], A–
w/Jamie Saft, Trevor Dunn, Balasz Pandi: Strength and Power [2015, Rare Noise], A–
w/Fay Victor, Lafayette Harris, Ken Filiano: Embrace [2017, RareNoise], A–

Eddie Russ (1940–96)

Fresh Out [1974, Soul Jazz], B

Gene Russell (1932–81)

New Direction [1971, Black Jazz], B+(***)
Talk to My Lady [1973, Black Jazz], B+(*)

Hal Russell (1926–92)

Hal Russell's Chemical Feast: Elixir [1979, Atavistic], B+
Hal Russell NRG Ensemble: The Finnish / Swiss Tour [1990, ECM], B+(***)
w/Joel Futterman: Naked Colours [1991, Silkheart], B+(**)
Hal's Bells [1992, ECM], B+(**)
The Hal Russell Story [1992, ECM], B+

Ray Russell (1947– )

The Ray Russell Quartet: Spontaneous Event: Live Vol. 1: 1967–69 [1967–69, Jazz in Britain], B+(***)
Forget to Remember: Live Vol. 2: 1970 [1970, Jazz in Britain], A–
Goodbye Svengali [2006, Cuneiform], B+(***)
Fluid Architecture [2020, Cuneiform], B+(**)

Paul Rutherford (1940–2007)

w/Derek Bailey, Barry Guy: ISKRA 1903: Chapter One: 1970–1972 [1970–72, Emanem, 3CD], B+(***)
The Gentle Harm of the Bourgeoisie [1974, Emanem], B+
w/Philipp Wachsmann, Barry Guy: ISKRA NCKPA 1903 [1992, Maya], B+(**)
w/Sabu Toyozumi: The Conscience [1999, NoBusiness], A–
w/Ken Vandermark, Torsten Müller, Dylan van der Schyff: Hoxha [2005, Spool/Line], B+(**)

Terje Rypdal (1947– )

Odyssey [1975, ECM], B–
After the Rain [1976, ECM], B
The Singles Collection [1988, ECM], B
Lux Aeterna [2000, ECM], B–
Vossabrygg [2003, ECM], B+(**)
Crime Scene [2009, ECM], B+(**)
Melodic Warrior [2003–2009, ECM], B
Conspiracy [2019, ECM], B+(*)

Michael Sahl (1934– )

w/Eric Salzman: Civilization and Its Discontents [1978, Labor], B

Pharoah Sanders (1940–2022)

Pharoah's First [1964, ESP-Disk], B+(***)
Tauhid [1966, Impulse], A–
Izipho Zam (My Gifts) [1969, Strata-East], B+(***)
Karma [1969, Impulse], B
Jewels of Thought [1969, Impulse], B+(***)
Deaf Dumb Blind (Summun Bukmun Umyun) [1970, Impulse], B+(***)
Thembi [1970–71, Impulse], B+(*)
Black Unity [1971, Impulse], B+(**)
Live at the East [1971, Impulse!], B+(*)
Festival de Jazz de Nice, Nice, France, July 18, 1971 [1971, Kipepeo Publishing], B+(***)
Village of the Pharoahs [1971–73, Impulse], A–
Wisdom Through Magic [1973, Impulse], B+(**)
Village of the Pharoahs / Wisdom Through Magic [1971–73, Impulse], B+(***)
Elevation [1973, Impulse], B–
Love in Us All [1972–73, Impulse], B+(**)
The Impulse Story [1966–73, Impulse], A–
Live in Paris 1975 [1975, Transversales Disques], B+(**)
Pharoah [1976, India Navigation], B+(***)
Pharoah [Expanded Edition] [1976–77, Luaka Bop], B+(***)
Love Will Find a Way [1978, Arista], B
Journey to the One [1979, Evidence], B+(*)
Live at Fabrik: Hamburg 1980 [1980, Jazzline], A–
Oh Lord, Let Me Do No Wrong [1987, CBS], B+
Africa [1987, Timeless], A–
Moon Child [1989, Timeless], B+(***)
Welcome to Love [1990, Timeless], A+
Crescent With Love [1992, Evidence, 2CD], A–
w/Maleem Mahmoud Ghania: The Trance of Seven Colors [1994, Axiom], B
Message From Home [1996, Verve], B+
Save Our Children [1998, Verve], B+(*)
w/Graham Haynes: With a Heartbeat [2003, Evolver], B+(***)

Nisse Sandström (1942– )

Live at Crescendo [2014, Moserobie], B+(***)

Michel Sardaby (1935– )

Night Cap [1970, Disques Debs], A–

Heikki Sarmanto (1939– )

A Boston Date [1970, Porter], A–
Counterbalance [1971, Porter], B+(*)
Everything Is It [1972, Porter], B+(*)
Moonflower [2007, Porter], B+(***)

Hideto Sasaki

w/Toshiyuki Sekine: Stop Over [1976, BBE], B+(**)

Masahiko Satoh (1941– )

w/Sabu Toyozumi: The Aiki [1997, NoBusiness], A–
Spring Snow [2013, PNL], B+(**)

Dieter Scherf (1841– )

Inside-Outside Reflections [1974, Atavistic], B+(**)

Mario Schiano (1933–2008)

On the Waiting List [1973, Atavistic], B+

Alexander von Schlippenbach (1938– )

Globe Unity [1966, SABA], A–
The Living Music [1969, Atavistic Unheard Music], B+(**)
Schlippenbach Trio: First Recordings [1972, Trost], B+(**)
Pakistani Pomade [1972, Atavistic], B+(***)
Payan [1972, Enja], B+(*)
Schlippenbach Quartet: Hunting the Snake [1975, Atavistic], B+(*)
w/Sven-Åke Johansson: Onkel Pös Carnegie Hall Hamburg 1978 [1978, SÅJ], A–
w/Sunny Murray: Smoke [1989, FMP], B+
Elf Bagatellen [1990, FMP], B+(**)
w/Aki Takase: Live at Café Amores [1995, NoBusiness], A–
w/Axel Dörner, Rudi Mahall, Jan Roder, Uli Jennessen: Monk's Casino: The Complete Works of Thelonious Monk [2003–2004, Intakt, 3 CD], A
w/Paul Dunmall, Paul Rogers, Tony Bianco: Vesuvius [2004, Slam], B+(**)
Piano Solo: Twelve Tone Tales, Vol. 1 [2005, Intakt], B+(**)
Piano Solo: Twelve Tone Tales, Vol. 2 [2005, Intakt], B+(**)
w/Evan Parker, Paul Lovens: Gold Is Where You Find It [2008, Intakt], B+(***)
w/Daniele d'Agaro: Dedalus [2008, Artesuono], B+(***)
Schlippenbach Trio: Bauhaus Dessau [2009, Intakt], B+(***)
Schlippenbach Plays Monk [2012, Intakt], B+(*)
Schlippenbach Trio: Features [2014, Intakt], A–
Jazz Now! (Live at Theater Gütersloh) [2015, Intuition], B+(***)
Schlippenbach Trio: Warsaw Concert [2015, Intakt], B+(***)
w/Dag Magnus Narvesen: Liminal Field [2018, Not Two], A–
Slow Pieces for Aki [2019, Intakt], B+(***)

Dave Schnitter (1948– )

Sketch [2001, Omix/Sunnyside], B+(***)

Manfred Schoof (1936– )

European Echoes [1969, Atavistic Unheard Music], B+(***)

Irène Schweizer (1941– )

Wilde Señoritas [1976, FMP], B+(***)
Hexensabbat [1977, FMP], B+(***)
Wilde Señoritas / Hexensabbat [1976–77, Intakt, 2CD], B+(***)
Live at Taktlos [1984, Intakt], B+(**)
w/Maggie Nichols, George Lewis, Joëlle Léandre, Günter Sommer: The Storming of the Winter Palace [1986–88, Intakt], B+(***)
w/Louis Moholo: Irène Schweizer / Louis Moholo [1986, Intakt], B+(**)
w/Gunter Sommer: Irène Schweizer / Gunter Sommer [1987, Intakt], A–
w/Andrew Cyrille: Irène Schweizer / Andrew Cyrille [1988, Intakt], A–
w/Pierre Favre: Irène Schweizer / Pierre Favre [1990, Intakt], A
Piano Solo Vol. 1 [1990, Intakt], B+(***)
Piano Solo Vol. 2 [1990, Intakt], B+(***)
w/Han Bennink: Irène Schweizer / Han Bennink [1995, Intakt], A
Many and One Direction [1996, Intakt], A–
Chicago Piano Solo [2000, Intakt], B+(***)
w/Pierre Favre: Ulrichsberg [2003, Intakt], A–
w/Fred Anderson, Hamid Drake: Live Willisau and Taktlos [1998–2004, Intakt], A–
Portrait [1984–2004, Intakt, 2CD], A
w/Omri Ziegele: Where's Africa [2004, Intakt], A–
First Choice: Piano Solo KKL Luzern [2005, Intakt], B+(**)
To Whom It May Concern: Piano Solo Tonhalle Zürich [2011, Intakt], B+(**)
w/Pierre Favre: Live in Zürich [2013, Intakt], A–
w/Jürg Wickihalder: Spring [2014, Intakt], B+(*)
w/Han Bennink: Welcome Back [2015, Intakt], A
w/Joey Baron: Live! [2015, Intakt], B+(***)
w/Hamid Drake: Celebration [2019, Intakt], A–

John Scofield (1951– )

Still Warm [1985, Gramavision], B
Blue Matter [1986, Gramavision], B+(*)
Slo Sco: The Best of Ballads [1984–89, Gramavision], B
Time on My Hands [1989, Blue Note], B+
Meant to Be [1990, Blue Note], B+
Grace Under Pressure [1991, Blue Note], B+
w/Pat Metheny: I Can See Your House From Here [1993, Blue Note], B
Hand Jive [1993, Blue Note], B+(***)
Groove Elation [1994, Blue Note], A–
Quiet [1996, Verve], A–
A Go Go [1998, Verve], B
Works for Me [2000, Verve], B+(**)
ScoLoHoFo: Oh! [2002, Blue Note], B
En Route [2003, Verve], B+(*)
That's What I Say: Plays the Music of Ray Charles [2005, Verve], B+(*)
Piety Street [2009, Emarcy], B
A Moment's Peace [2011, Emarcy], B+(***)
Überjam Deux [2013, Emarcy], B+(*)
Past Present [2015, Impulse!], B+(***)
Country for Old Men [2016, Impulse!], B+(*)
Combo 66 [2018, Verve], B+(**)
Swallow Tales [2019, ECM], B+(***)
John Scofield [2021, ECM], B+(*)
Uncle John's Band [2022, ECM], B+(**)

Ronnie Scott (1927–96)

When I Want Your Opinion, I'll Give It to You [1963–65, Jazz House], B+
The Night Is Scott and You're So Swingable [1964–65, Redial], B+
Never Pat a Burning Dog [1990, Jazz House], B+

Tom Scott (1948– )

Cannon Re-Loaded: An All-Star Celebration of Cannonball Adderley [2007, Concord Jazz], B+(**)

Al Sears (1910–90)

Swing's the Thing [1960, Prestige OJC], B

Don Sebesky (1937– )

Giant Box [1973, CTI/Sony Masterworks], B

Sextet of Orchestra USA [1964– ]

The Theatre Music of Kurt Weill [1964, RCA], B+

Sonny Sharrock (1940–94)

w/Wayne Henderson: Black Woman / People Get Ready [1967–69, Collectables], B+
Black Woman [1969, Water], A–
Guitar [1986, Enemy], A–
Seize the Rainbow [1987, Enemy], B+
Highlife [1990, Enemy], A–
w/Nicky Skopelitis: Faith Moves [1991, CMP], B
Ask the Ages [1991, MOD Technologies], A–

Woody Shaw (1944–89)

Blackstone Legacy [1970, 1999), Contemporary], B+(***)
Cassandranite [1965–71, Muse], B+
Song of Songs [1972, Contemporary/OJC], B+(**)
The Moontrane [1974, 1997), 32 Jazz], A–
Little Red's Fantasy [1976, Savoy Jazz], B+(*)
w/Louis Hayes: The Tour: Volume One [1976, High Note], A–
w/Louis Hayes: The Tour: Volume Two [1976–77, High Note], B+(***)
Two More Pieces of the Puzzle [1976–77, 32 Jazz], B+
Rosewood [1977, 1998), Columbia], B+(**)
Live Volume One [1977, High Note], B+(***)
Live Volume Two [1977, High Note], B+(**)
Live Volume Three [1977, High Note], B+(*)
Stepping Stones: Live at the Village Vanguard [1978, 2005), Columbia/Legacy], B+(*)
Stepping Stones: Live at the Village Vanguard [Bonus Tracks] [1978, Columbia/Legacy], B+(**)
Woody III [1979, Columbia], B+(*)
For Sure! [1979–80, Columbia], B+(*)
Woody Shaw Quintet: Basel 1980 [1980–81, Elemental Music, 2CD], A–
United [1981, Columbia], B
The Complete Columbia Albums Collection [1977–81, Columbia/Legacy, 6 CD], B+(*)
Live Volume Four [1981, High Note], B+(***)
Woody Plays Woody [1977–81, High Note], B+(*)
Night Music [1982, Elektra Musician], B–
The Time Is Right [1983, RED], B+(**)
Tokyo '81 [1981–85, Elemental Music], B+(**)
Solid [1986, 32 Jazz], B+
Imagination [1987, 32 Jazz], B+(**)
In My Own Sweet Way [1987, In+Out], A–

Archie Shepp (1937– )

The New York Contemporary Five [1963, Delmark], B+(***)
w/Don Cherry, J.C. Moses, John Tchicai, Don Moore: Archie Shepp and the New York Contemporary Five [1963, Storyville], A–
New York Contemporary Five: Copenhagen 1963 Revisited [1963, Ezz-Thetics], A–
w/Lars Gullin: The House I Live In [1963, SteepleChase], B+(***)
New York Contemporary Five: Consequences Revisited [1963–64, Ezz-Thetics], B+(***)
Four for Trane [1964, Impulse], A–
Fire Music [1965, Impulse], A–
On This Night [1965, Impulse], B+
Live in San Francisco [1966, Impulse], B
Three for a Quarter / One for a Dime [1966, Impulse], B
Mama Too Tight [1966, Impulse], B
Fire Music to Mama Too Tight Revisited [1965–66, Ezz-Thetics], B+(**)
Life at the Donaueschingen Music Festival [1967, SABA], B+(***)
The Way Ahead [1968, Impulse], B+
Yasmina, a Black Woman [1969, BYG], B+(***)
Poem for Malcolm [1969, BYG], B+(**)
Blasé [1969, BYG], B+(***)
Blasé and Yasmina Revisited [1969, Ezz-thetics], A–
Live at the Panafrican Festival [1969, BYG], B+(***)
Black Gipsy [1968–69, Free America/Verve], B
For Losers [1968–69, Impulse], B+(***)
Kwanza [1969, Impulse], A–
For Losers / Kwanza [1969, Impulse], A–
Things Have Got to Change [1971, Impulse], B+(*)
Attica Blues [1972, Impulse], A–
The Cry of My People [1972, Impulse], B
The Impulse Story [1964–72, Impulse], A–
Live in Paris (1974) [1974, Transversales Disques], B+(***)
Steam [1976, Enja], B–
w/Horace Parlan: Goin' Home [1977, Steeplechase], A
w/Attica Blues Big Band: Paris: Live at the Palais Des Glaces [1979, Blue Marge, 2CD], B+(***)
w/Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen: Looking at Bird [1980, Steeplechase], B+
w/Horace Parlan: Trouble in Mind [1980, Steeplechase], A–
I Know About the Life [1981, Hatology], B+
w/Jasper Van't Hof: Live in Concert: Mama Rose [1982, SteepleChase], B+(*)
I Didn't Know About You [1990, Timeless], A–
St. Louis Blues [1998, PAO], B+
w/Roswell Rudd: Live in New York [2001, Verve], A–
Tomorrow Will Be Another Day [2000, PAO], B+(***)
w/Mal Waldron: Left Alone Revisited . . . A Tribute to Billie Holiday [2002, Synergy Music], B+
Attica Blues Orchestra Live: I Hear the Sound [2013, Archieball], B+(***)
w/Jason Moran: Let My People Go [2017–2018, Archieball], B+(***)
w/Raw Poetic, Damu the Fudgemunk: Ocean Bridges [2020, Redefinition], B+(***)

Ibrahim Khalil Shihab (1946– )

The Ibrahim Khalil Shihab Quintet Featuring Mankunku: Spring [1968, Matsuli Music], A–

Alan Shorter (1932–87)

Orgasm [1968, Verve], B+
Tes Esat [1970, Free America/Verve], C+

D.B. Shrier (1938–2017)

D.B. Schrier Emerges [1967, 2023), Omnivore], A–

Alan Silva (1939– )

w/Kidd Jordan, William Parker: Emancipation Suite #1 [1999, Boxholder], C+
w/Mette Rasmussen, Ståle Liavik Solberg: Free Electric Band [2014, ForTune], B+(*)

Sonny Simmons (1933–2021)

Staying on the Watch [1966, ESP-Disk], B+(***)
Music From the Spheres [1966, ESP-Disk], A–
The Complete ESP-Disk' Recordings [1966, ESP-Disk, 2 CD], A–
Manhattan Egos [1969–70, Arhoolie], A–
Burning Spirits [1970, Contemporary], B+(**)
Jewels [1991, Boxholder], B
Reincarnation [1991, Arhoolie], B+(**)
Ancient Ritual [1992, Qwest/Reprise], B+
American Jungle [1995, Qwest/Warner Brothers], A–
Transcendence [1996, CIMP], A–
Live in Paris [2001, Arhoolie, 2 CD], B+(**)
Sonny Simons Quintet: Mixolydis [2001, Marge], B+(**)
The Traveller [2004–2005, Jazzaway], A–
I'll See You When You Get There [2004–2005, Jazzaway], B+(**)
w/Moksha Samnyasin: Nomadic [2011, Svart], B+(***)
w/Delphine Latil, Thomas Bellier: Beyond the Planets [2013, Improvising Beings, 2CD], A–
Leaving Knowledge, Wisdom and Brilliance / Chasing the Bird? [2006–2014, Improvising Beings, 8CD], B+(***)

Fred Simon

Since Forever [2008, Naim], B+(*)

Sirone (1940–2009)

Artistry [1978, Moved-by-Sound], B+(*)
w/Billy Bang: Configuration [2004, Silkheart], A–

Alan Skidmore (1942– )

Once Upon a Time . . . [1970, Vocalion], B+
w/Mike Osborne, John Surman: S.O.S. [1975, Ogun], B+(**)
After The Rain [1998, Miles Music], B+(***)

Dr. Lonnie Smith (1942–2021)

Turning Point [1969, Blue Note], B+(*)
Move Your Hand [1969, Blue Note], B+(**)
Live at Club Mozambique [1970, Blue Note], B+(***)
Mama Wailer [1971, Kudu], B+(**)
w/Alvin Queen: Lenox and Seventh [1985, Black & Blue], B+(***)
Boogaloo to Beck: A Tribute [2003, Scuffin'], B+(*)
Too Damn Hot [2004, Palmetto], B
Jungle Soul [2005, Palmetto], B+(**)
Rise Up! [2008, Palmetto], B+(**)
Spiral [2010, Palmetto], B+(**)
Evolution [2016, Blue Note], B
All in My Mind [2018, Blue Note], B–
Breathe [2021, Blue Note], B+(**)

Michael Smith (1938– )

Live in Berlin: Austin Stream [1976, FMP], B+(**)

Wadada Leo Smith (1941– )

Divine Love [1978, ECM], B
Kabell Years, 1971–1979 [1971–79, Tzadik, 4 CD], B+
Procession of the Great Ancestry [1983, Chief], B+
Human Rights [1982–85, Kabell], B+(*)
w/Ed Blackwell: The Blue Mountain's Sun Drummer [1986, Kabell], A–
Tao-Njia [1993, Tzadik], B
w/Sabu Toyozumi: Burning Meditation [1994, NoBusiness], A–
w/Vinny Golia, Bertram Turetzky: Prataksis [1997, Nine Winds], B
w/Thomas Mapfumo: Dreams and Secrets [2000, Anonymous Web], A–
Red Sulphur Sky [2001, Tzadik], B+
The Year of the Elephant [2002, Pi], B+
Lake Biwa [2002–2004, Tzadik], B+(*)
Tabligh [2005, Cuneiform], B+(**)
Dark Lady of the Sonnets [2007, TUM], B+(***)
Spiritual Dimensions [2008–2009, Cuneiform, 2 CD], A–
w/Jack DeJohnette: America [2009, Tzadik], B+(***)
Heart's Reflections [2011, Cuneiform, 2 CD], A–
Ten Freedom Summers [2011, Cuneiform, 4 CD], B+(***)
w/Louis Moholo-Moholo: Ancestors [2012, TUM], A–
w/TUMO: Occupy the World [2012, TUM, 2CD], B+(*)
The Great Lakes Suites [2012, TUM, 2CD], A–
w/John Lindberg: Celestial Weather [2012, TUM], B+(***)
w/Jamie Saft, Joe Morris, Balasz Pandi: Red Hill [2014, Rare Noise], A–
w/Bill Laswell: The Stone (Akashic Meditation) [2014, MOD Technologies], B+(*)
Najwa [2014, TUM], A–
Solo: Reflections and Meditations on Monk [2014–2015, TUM], B+(**)
America's National Parks [2016, Cuneiform, 2CD], B+(***)
w/Natsuki Tamura, Satoko Fujii, Ikue Mori: Aspiration [2017, Libra], B+(**)
Rosa Parks: Pure Love: An Oratorio of Seven Songs [2016–2017, TUM], B+(*)
w/Douglas R. Ewart, Mike Reed: Sun Beans of Shimmering Light [2015, Astral Spirits], B+(***)
Trumpet [2016, TUM, 3CD], B+(***)
Sacred Ceremonies [2015–2016, TUM, 3CD], A–
w/Jack DeJohnette, Vijay Iyer: A Love Sonnet for Billie Holiday [2016, TUM], B+(***)
Wadada Leo Smith's Great Lakes Quartet: The Chicago Symphonies [2015–2018, TUM, 4CD], A–
The Emerald Duets [2014–2020, TUM, 5CD], A–
String Quartets Nos. 1–12 [2015–2020, TUM, 7CD], B+(***)
Fire Illuminations [2023, Kabell], A–

Warren Smith (1934– )

Dragon Dave Meets Prince Black Knight From the Darkside of the Moon [1988, Porter], B+(*)
Cats Are Stealing My $hit! [1995, Mapleshade], B–
Old News Borrowed Blues [2009, Engine], B+(**)

Günter "Baby" Sommer (1943– )

Hörmusik [1979, FMP], B+(*)
The New Trio: w/Floros Floridis, Akira Ando: Melting Game [2011, Jazzwerkstatt], A–
Le Piccole Cose: Live at Theater Gütersloh [2016, Intuition], B+(*)
w/Till Brönner: Baby's Party [2017, Intakt], B+(***)
w/Raymond MacDonald: Sounds, Songs and Other Noises [2016–2019, Clean Feed], B+(**)
w/The Lucaciu 3: Karawane [2022, Intakt], B+(***)

Alan Sondheim

w/Azure Carter, Edward Schneider, Rachel Rosenkrantz: Galut: Ballads of Wadi-Sabi [2023, ESP-Disk], B+(**)

Soprano Summit [1973–2001]

The Soprano Summit in 1975 and More [1975–79, Arbors, 2 CD], A–

Mark Soskin (1953– )

One Hopeful Day [2006, Kind of Blue], B+(*)
Upper West Side Stories [2017, SteepleChase], B+(**)
w/Jay Anderson: Empathy [2022, SteepleChase], B+(***)

Sounds of Liberation [1972– ]

Sounds of Liberation [1972, Porter], A–
Unreleased (Columbia University 1973) [1973, Dogtown], B+(*)

Melvin Sparks (1946– )

Groove On Up [2005, Savant], B–

Spontaneous Music Ensemble [1966– ]

Question and Answer 1966 [1966, Rhythm & Blues, 2CD], B+(**)
Karyobin [1968, Chronoscope], B+

Heiner Stadler (1942– )

Brains on Fire [1966–74, 2012), P&C Labor, 2CD], B+(**)

Tomasz Stanko (1942–2018)

Music for K [1970, Polskie Nagrania Muza], A–
Balladyna [1975, ECM], B+
Music 81 [Polish Jazz Vol. 69] [1982, Polskie Nagrania Muza], B+(***)
Bluish [1991, Power Bros], B+(***)
Bosanossa and Other Ballads [1993, Gowi], A–
Matka Joanna [1994, ECM], B+(***)
Leosia [1996, ECM], A–
Litania: The Music of Krzysztof Komeda [1997, ECM], A–
From the Green Hill [1998, ECM], B+
Rarum XVII: Selected Recordings [1975–98, ECM], A–
Soul of Things [2001, ECM], A–
Suspended Night [2002, ECM], A–
Lontano [2006, ECM], B+(***)
Chameleon [2006, TC Music], B–
Dark Eyes [2009, ECM], A–
Wislawa [2012, ECM, 2CD], B+(***)
Tomasz Stanko New York Quartet: December Avenue [2016, ECM], B+(**)

Frank Strazzeri (1930–2014)

Frank Strazzeri and His Woodwinds West: Somebody Loves Me [1994, Fresh Sound], B+(**)

Jeremy Steig (1942–2016)

w/Eddie Gomez: Outlaws [1976, Enja], B+(***)

Bobo Stenson (1944– )

w/Anders Jormin, Jon Christensen: Reflections [1993, ECM], B+(***)
War Orphans [1997, ECM], B+
Serenity [1999, ECM, 2 CD], A–
w/Anders Jormin, Paul Motian: Goodbye [2005, ECM], B+(**)
Cantando [2007, ECM], B+(***)
w/Anders Jormin, Jon Fält: Indicum [2011, ECM], B+(**)
Contra La Indecisión [2017, ECM], B+(**)
Bobo Stenson Trio: Sphere [2022, ECM], B+(*)

John Stevens (1940–94)

The Longest Night: Volume 1 [1976, Ogun], B+(***)
The Longest Night: Volume 2 [1976, Ogun], B+(**)
Corner to Corner + The Longest Night [1976–93, Ogun, 2CD], B+(**)

John Stowell (1950– )

Solitary Tales [2008, Origin], B+(**)
w/Michael Zilber: Shot Through With Beauty [2007–2009, Origin], B+(**)
w/Ulf Bandgren: Throop [2011, Origin], B+(*)
w/Dave Liebman: Blue Rose [2012, Origin], B+(**)
w/Michael Zilber: Live Beauty [2012, Origin], B+(***)
w/Michael Zilber: Basement Blues [2012–2015, Origin], B+(**)
w/Ulf Bandgren: Night Visitor [2017, Origin], B+(*)
w/Dan Dean: Rain Painting [2018–2020, Origin], B
w/Dave Glenn, The Hawcaptak Quartet: Violin Memory [2018–2020, Origin], B+(*)

String Trio of New York [1979– ]

First String [1979, Black Saint], B+
Area Code 212 [1980, Black Saint], B+(*)
Common Goal [1981, Black Saint], B+(***)
Rebirth of a Feeling [1983, Black Saint], B+(**)
Natural Balance [1986, Black Saint], B+(*)
Ascendant [1990, Stash], B+
w/Anthony Davis: With Anthony Davis [1997, Music & Arts], B+
Faze Phour [1997, Black Saint], A–
w/Oliver Lake: Frozen Ropes [2005, Barking Hoop], B+(***)

Dick Sudhalter (1938–2008)

Dick Sudhalter and His London Friends: After Awhile [1994, Challenge], B+(**)

Juma Sultan (1942– )

Juma Sultan's Aboriginal Music Society: Whispers From the Archive [1970–78, Porter], A–

John Surman (1944– )

Flashpoint: NDR Workshop – April '69 [1969, Cuneiform, CD+DVD], B+(***)
Way Back When [1969, Cuneiform], A–
w/John Warren: Tales of the Algonquin [1971, Vocalion], A–
w/Mike Osborne, Alan Skidmore: Looking for the Next One [1974–75, Cuneiform], B+(***)
John Surman and Friends: Where Fortune Smiles / Live at Woodstock Town Hall [1971–75, Sequel, 2CD], B+(***)
Glancing Backwards: The Dawn Anthology [1970–75, Sanctuary, 3CD], A–
Upon Reflection [1979, ECM], B+(**)
The Amazing Adventures of Simon Simon [1981, ECM], B+(*)
Such Winters of Memory [1982, ECM], B+(**)
Withholding Pattern [1984, ECM], B+(*)
Private City [1987, ECM], B+(*)
Road to Saint Ives [1990, ECM], B+
Adventure Playground [1991, ECM], B+
w/John Warren: The Brass Project [1993, ECM], B
Stranger Than Fiction [1993, ECM], B+(***)
Nordic Quartet [1994, ECM], B
A Biography of the Rev. Absalom Dawe [1994, ECM], B+(***)
Coruscating [1999, ECM], B+
Rarum XIII: Selected Recordings [1976–99, ECM], B+
w/Jack DeJohnette: Invisible Nature [2000, ECM], A–
Free and Equal [2001, ECM], B+(**)
The Spaces in Between [2006, ECM], B+(*)
w/Howard Moody: Rain on the Window [2006, ECM], B+(**)
Brewster's Rooster [2007, ECM], B+(**)
Saltash Bells [2009, ECM], A–
Invisible Threads [2017, ECM], B+(***)
Words Unspoken [2022, ECM], A–

Richard Sussman (1946– )

Live at Sweet Rhythm [2003, Origin], B+(*)
Continuum [2012, Origin], B+(*)
The Evolution Suite [2015, Zoho], B

Steve Swallow (1940– )

Real Book [1994, XtraWatt], B+
w/Ohad Talmor: L'Histoire du Clochard: The Bum's Tale [2002, Palmetto], C+
w/Robert Creeley: So There [2001–2005, ECM/XtraWatt], B+(***)
Into the Woodwork [2013, ECM], B+(**)
w/Ohad Talmor, Adam Nussbaum: Singular Curves [2014, Auand], B+(***)

Gabor Szabo (1936–82)

Gypsy '66 [1965, Impulse], B–
Spellbinder [1966, Impulse], B+(**)
Jazz Raga [1966, Light in the Attic], B+(**)
The Sorcerer [1967, Impulse], B+(***)
More Sorcery [1967, Impulse], B+(**)
The Sorcerer / More Sorcery [1967, Impulse], B+(**)

Lew Tabackin (1940– )

I'll Be Seeing You [1992, Concord], A–
What a Little Moonlight Can Do [1994, Concord], A–
Tanuki's Night Out [2001, Dr-Fujii.com], B+(**)
Soundscapes [2014–2015, self-released], B+(**)

Mototeru Takagi (1941–2002)

w/Kim Dae Hwan, Choi Sun Bae: Seishin-Seido [1995, NoBusiness], B+(**)
w/Susumu Kongo, Nao Takeuchi, Shola Koyama: Live at Little John, Yokohama 1999 [1999, NoBusiness], A–

Yuji Takahashi (1938– )

w/Sabu Toyozumi: The Quietly Clouds and a Wild Crane [1998, NoBusiness], B+(***)

Masayuki Takayanagi (1932–91)

April Is the Cruelest Month [1975, Blank Forms Editions], B–
Masayuki Takayanagi New Direction Unit: Axis / Another Revolvable Thing [1975, Blank Forms Editions], B+(*)
w/Nobuyoshi Ino, Masabumi PUU Kikuchi: Live at Jazz Inn Lovely 1990 [1990, NoBusiness], B+(**)

Horace Tapscott (1934–99)

The Giant Is Awakened [1969, Flying Dutchman], A–
The Quintet [1969, Mr Bongo], B+(***)
Horace Tapscott With the Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra: Ancestral Echoes: The Covina Sessions, 1976 [1976, Dark Tree], A–
Songs of the Unsung [1978, Interplay], B+(***)
Pan-Afrikan Peoples Arkestra: Flight 17 [1978, Nimbus/Outernational], B+(***)
w/Pan-Afrikan Peoples Arkestra: The Call [1978, Nimbus], B+(**)
Horace Tapscott With the Pan-Afrikan Peoples Arkestra: Live at I.U.C.C. [1979, Nimbus West, 2CD], A–
Lighthouse 79, Vol. 1 [1979, Nimbus West], B+(**)
Lighthouse 79, Vol. 2 [1979, Nimbus West], B+(**)
Horace Tapscott Sextet: Dial 'B' for Barbra [1980, Nimbus West], A–
The Tapscott Sessions Vol. 8 [1984, Nimbus West], B+(***)
The Tapscott Sessions Vol. 9 [1983, Nimbus West], B+(**)
Dissent or Descent [1984, Nimbus West], B+
The Dark Tree: 1 [1989, Hat Art], A
The Dark Tree: 2 [1989, Hat Art], A–
The Dark Tree [1989, Hatology, 2 CD], A
w/Michael Session: Live in Avignon, France 1989 [1989, The Village], B+(***)
Aiee! The Phantom [1995, Arabesque], B+
Horace Tapscott Quintet: Legacies for Our Grandchildren [1995, Dark Tree], A–
Thoughts of Dar Es Salaam [1997, Arabesque], A–
Horace Tapscott With the pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra and the Great Voice of UGMAA: Why Don't You Listen? Live at LACMA 1998 [1998, Dark Tree], A–
Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra: 60 Years [1961–2019, The Village], B+(***)

John Taylor (1942– )

Angel of the Presence [2004, CAM Jazz], B+(***)

Mike Taylor (1938–69)

Mike Taylor Quartet: Mandala [1965, Jazz in Britain], B+(***)
Trio, Quartet and Composer Revisited [1965–66, Ezz-Thetics], B+(*)

John Tchicai (1936–2012)

Cadentia Nova Danica [1968, Freedom], A–
Afrodisiaca [1969, MPS], B+(**)
w/Irene Schweizer: Willi the Pig: Live at the Willisau Jazz Festival [1975, Atavistic Unheard Music Series], A–
Real Tchicai [1977, Steeplechase], B+
John Tchicagi and Strange Brothers: Darktown Highlights [1977, Storyville], B+(***)
w/Pierre Dørge: Ball at Louisiana [1981, SteepleChase], B+(*)
Put Up the Fight [1987, Storyville], B+(*)
Darktown Highlights / Put Up the Fight [1977–87, Storyville, 2CD], B+(**)
Grandpa's Spells [1992, Storyville], A–
w/Garrison Fewell, Tino Tracanna, Paolino Dalla Porta, Massimo Manzi: Big Chief Dreaming [2003, Soul Note], B+
w/Charlie Kohlhase, Garrison Fewell: Good Night Songs [2003, Boxholder, 2 CD], B+(**)
w/Charlie Kohlhase, Garrison Fewell, Cecil McBee, Billy Hart: Tribal Ghost [2007, NoBusiness], A–
The John Tchicai Quartet: Live at the Stone [2007, Minus Zero], B+(*)

Makoto Terashita

w/Harold Land: Topology [1983, BBE], A–

Buddy Terry (1941– )

Awareness [1971, Mainstream], B+(**)

Henri Texier (1945– )

Paris-Batignolles [1986, Label Bleu], B+
Izlaz [1988, Label Bleu], A–
Colonel Skopje [1988, Evidence], B
Respect [1997, Label Bleu], A–
Chance [2019, Label Bleu], B+(**)

Barbara Thompson (1944–2022)

First Light [1971–72, Jazz in Britain], B
Pure Fantasy [1984, VeraBra], B
Heavenly Bodies [1986, VeraBra], B+(*)
Songs from the Center of the Earth [1990, Black Sun], B+(*)
Breathless [1990, Intuition], B+

Bob Thompson (1924–2013)

Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit [1996, Ichiban], B

Butch Thompson (1943– )

Butch Thompson Plays Jelly Roll Morton Solos [1968, Biograph], B+(***)
Thompson Plays Joplin [1997, Daring], A–
w/Southside Aces With Charlie Devore: How Long Blues [2019, Southside Aces], B+(*)

Chester Thompson

Powerhouse [1971, Black Jazz/Real Gone Music], B

Danny Thompson (1939– )

Whatever [1988, Hannibal], A–

Clifford Thornton (1936–89)

Freedom and Unity [1967, Atavistic], A–
The Panther and the Lash [1970, Free America/Verve], B+
The Gardens of Harlem [1974, JCOA], B+

Henry Threadgill (1944– )

X-75 Volume 1 [1979, Arista/Novus], C+
Henry Threadgill Sextett: Subject to Change [1984, About Time], B+(**)
You Know the Number [1986, RCA Novus], A–
Easily Slip Into Another World [1987, Jive/Novus], B+(***)
Rag, Bush and All [1988, Jive/Novus], B+
Spirit of Nuff . . . Nuff [1990, Black Saint], B+
Song Out of My Trees [1993, Black Saint], B+(**)
Too Much Sugar for a Dime [1993, Axiom], B
Carry the Day [1994, Columbia], B+
Makin' a Move [1995, Columbia], B+
Where's Your Cup [1996, Columbia], B
This Brings Us To: Volume I [2008, Pi], B+(***)
This Brings Us To: Volume II [2008, Pi], A–
Tomorrow Sunny/The Revelry, Spp [2011, Pi], B+(***)
Zooid: In for a Penny, In for a Pound [2014, Pi, 2CD], A–
Henry Threadgill Ensemble Double Up: Old Locks and Irregular Verbs [2015, Pi], A–
Double Up, Plays Double Up Plus [2017, Pi], A–
Henry Threadgill 14 or 15 Kestra: Agg: Dirt . . . and More Dirt [2017, Pi], A–
Henry Threadgill Zooid: Poof [2019, Pi], A–
Henry Threadgill Ensemble: The Other One [2022, Pi], A–

Steve Tibbetts (1954– )

Steve Tibbetts [1976, 1995), Cuneiform], B+(**)
Yr [1980, ECM], B+(**)
Natural Causes [2008, ECM], B+(**)
Compilation: Acoustibbets / Elektrobitts / Exotibbets [1976–2010, Frammis, 3CD], B+(*)
Life Of [2018, ECM], B+(*)

Bobby Timmons (1935–74)

This Here Is Bobby Timmons [1960, Riverside OJC], A–
In Person [1961, Riverside OJC], B+
The Best of Bobby Timmons [1960–64, Riverside], B+

Steve Tintweiss (1946– )

Steve Tintweiss and the Purple Why: Markstown [1968, Inky Dot Media], B+(***)

Keith Tippett (1947–2020)

Ovary Lodge: w/Julie Tippetts, Harry Miller, Frank Perry: Ovary Lodge [1975, Ogun], B
Frames: Music for an Imaginary Film [1978, Ogun], B+(*)
w/Louis Moholo: No Gossip [1980, FMP], B+(***)
Keith Tippett Septet: "A Loose Kite in a Gentle Wind Floating With Only My Will for an Anchor" [1984, 2009), Ogun], B+(***)
Mujician I / II [1981–86, FMP], B+(*)
The Dartington Concert [1990, Editions EG], B+
Keith Tippett Tapestry Orchestra: Live at Le Mans [1998, Edition, 2CD], B
The Monk Watches the Eagle [2004, Discus Music], B–
Keith Tippett Octet: From Granite to Wind [2011, Ogun], B+(*)
Mujician Solo IV (Live in Piacenza) [2012, Dark Companion], B+(**)

Charles Tolliver (1942– )

The Ringer [1969, Black Lion], A–
Charles Tolliver Music Inc: Live in Tokyo [1973, Strata-East], B+(**)
Impact [1975, Charly], B+
With Love [2006, Blue Note/Mosaic], B
Emperor March: Live at the Blue Note [2008, Half Note], B+(**)
Connect [2019, Gearbox], B+(***)

Total Music Association [1971–1988]

Walpurgisnacht [1971–88, NoBusiness], A–

Ralph Towner (1940– )

Diary [1973, ECM], B+
Solstice [1974, ECM], B
Old Friends, New Friends [1979, ECM], B
Solo Concert [1979, ECM], B+
w/Gary Peacock: A Closer View [1995, ECM], B+
Time Line [2005, ECM], B+(*)
w/Paolo Fresu: Chiaroscuro [2009, ECM], B+(**)
My Foolish Heart [2016, ECM], B+(**)

The Trio [1970– ]

The Trio [1970, BGO, 2CD], A–
Conflagration [1971, Dawn], B+(***)

Gianluigi Trovesi (1944– )

Gianluigi Trovesi Octet: From G to G [1992, Soul Note], B+(***)
Around Small Fairy Tales [1998, Soul Note], B+(**)
Dedalo [2001, Enja], A–
Gianluigi Trovesi Ottetto: Fugace [2002, ECM], B+(***)
w/Gianni Coscia: Round About Weill [2004, ECM], B+
Vaghissimo Ritratto [2005, ECM], B+(**)
All'Opera: Profumo di Violetta [2006, ECM], B+(*)
w/Gianni Coscia: Frère Jacques: Round About Offenbach [2009, ECM], B+(**)
Stravaganze Consonanti [2014, ECM], B+(*)
w/Gianni Coscia: La Misteriosa Musica Della Regina Loana [2019, ECM], B+(**)

Andrzej Trzaskowski (1933–98)

The Andrzej Trzaskowski Quintet [Polish Jazz Vol. 4] [1965, Polskie Nagrania Muza], B+(**)

Stanley Turrentine (1934–2000)

w/The 3 Sounds: Blue Hour [1960, Blue Note], B+
Up at Minton's [1961, Blue Note, 2 CD], A–
Z.T.'s Blues [1961, Blue Note], B+
Comin' Your Way [1961, Blue Note], B+(*)
That's Where It's At [1962, Blue Note], B+(***)
Mr. Natural [1964, 2023), Blue Note], B+(**)
Joyride [1965, Blue Note], B
A Bluish Bag [1967, Blue Note], B+(***)
Return of the Prodigal Son [1967, Blue Note], B+(*)
Sugar [1970, CTI/Sony Masterworks], A–
Salt Song [1971, CTI/Sony Masterworks], B+(**)
Flipped Out on Love [1971–72, Aim], B
Don't Mess With Mister T. [1973, CTI/Sony Masterworks], B+(**)
Jazz Moods: Cool [1971–75, Epic/Legacy], B+
Ballads [1960–84, Blue Note], B+

François Tusques (1938– )

La Jungle du Douanier Rousseau [2013, Improvising Beings], B+(**)
w/Mirtha Pozzi, Pablo Cueco: Le Fond de L'Air [2014, Improvising Beings], B+(***)
w/François Toullec, Eric Zinman: Laisser L'Esprit Divaguer [2014, Improvising Beings], B+(**)

Charles Tyler (1941–92)

Charles Tyler Ensemble: Black Mysticism [1966, ESP-Disk], B+(***)
Charles Tyler Ensemble: Eastern Man Alone [1967, ESP-Disk], B+(**)

McCoy Tyner (1938–2020)

Inception [1962, Impulse], B+(***)
Reaching Fourth [1962, Impulse], B+(**)
Inception / Reaching Fourth [1962, Impulse], B+(**)
Today and Tomorrow [1963–64, Impulse], B+(**)
The Impulse Story [1962–64, Impulse], B+(*)
The Real McCoy [1967, Blue Note], A–
Tender Moments [1967, Blue Note], B
Fly With the Wind [1976, Milestone/Keepnews Collection], B
Horizon [1979, Milestone], B
Milestone Profiles [1972–80, Milestone], B+(*)
w/Jackie McLean: It's About Time [1986, Blue Note], B+
Revelations [1988, Blue Note], B+
44th Street Suite [1991, Red Baron], B+
Soliloquy [1991, Blue Note], B
The Turning Point [1991, Birdology], B+
Journey [1993, Birdology], B+(**)
w/Bobby Hutcherson: Manhattan Moods [1993, Blue Note], B+
Illuminations [2004, Telarc], B+
McCoy Tyner Quartet [2006, McCoy Tyner Music/Half Note], A–
Guitars [2006, McCoy Tyner Music/Half Note, CD+DVD], B+(*)
Solo: Live From San Francisco [2007, McCoy Tyner Music/Half Note], B

James Blood Ulmer (1942– )

Revealing [1977, In + Out], A–
Tales of Captain Black [1978, DIW], A–
Are You Glad to Be in America? [1980, Rough Trade], B+
Free Lancing [1982, Columbia], B
Black Rock [1982, Columbia], A–
Odyssey [1983, Columbia], A
Part Time [1983, Celluloid], B+(**)
America — Do You Remember the Love? [1987, Blue Note], B
Blues Allnight [1989, In+Out], B+(*)
Black and Blues [1990, DIW], A–
Blues Preacher [1992, DIW/Columbia], B
Odyssey the Band: Reunion [1998, Knitting Factory], B+
Memphis Blood: The Sun Sessions [2001, Label M], B+
Blood and Burger: w/Rodolphe Burger: Guitar Music [2002, Dernière Band], B+(**)
No Escape From the Blues: The Electric Lady Sessions [2003, Hyena], A–
Birthright [2005, Hyena], A–
Odyssey the Band: Back in Time [2005, Pi], A–
Bad Blood in the City: The Piety Street Sessions [2006, Hyena], B+(***)
In and Out [2008, In+Out], A–
w/The Thing: Baby Talk: Live at the Molde International Jazz Festival 2015 [2015, Trost], B+(***)

UMO Jazz Orchestra [1976– ]

UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra: Last Dance: New Music for Jazz Orchestra by Ed Partyka [2020, Neuklang], B+(*)

Michal Urbaniak (1943– )

Michal Urbaniak's Group: Live Recording [Polish Jazz Vol. 24] [1971, Polskie Nagrania Muza], B+(***)
Songbird [1990, Steeplechase], B+

Warren Vaché (1951– )

Iridescence [1981, Concord], B+(***)
w/Brian Lemon: Play Harry Warren: An Affair to Remember [1995, Zephyr], B+(***)
Warren Plays Warren [1996, Nagel Heyer], B+
w/Tony Coe, Alan Barnes: Shine [1997, Zephyr], B+(***)
w/Tony Coe, Alan Barnes: Jumpin' [1997, Zephyr], B+(**)
w/Alan Barnes: Memories of You [1997, Zephyr], B+(**)
w/Tony Coe: Street of Dreams [1997, Zephyr], B+(***)
w/Allan Vaché: Mrs. Vaché's Boys [1998, Nagel-Heyer], B+(***)
w/Bill Charlap: 2gether [2000, Nagel-Heyer], A–
I Can't Get Started: Warren Vaché Meets Derek Watkins Again! [2000, Zephyr], B+(***)
Dream Dancing [2003, Arbors], A–
w/The Scottish Ensemble: Don't Look Back [2005, Arbors], B–
w/John Allred: Live in Bern Switzerland at Marians Jazzroom: Jubilation [2007, Arbors], B+(**)
w/John Allred: Top Shelf [2009, Arbors], B+(***)
Ballads and Other Cautionary Tales [2011, Arbors], B+(**)
The Warren Vache Quintet Remembers Benny Carter [2014, Arbors], B+(***)
Songs Our Fathers Taught Us [2019, Arbors], B+(***)

Fred Van Hove (1937–2022)

Suite for B . . . City [1996, FMP], C+

Edward Vesala (1945–99)

Nan Madol [1974, ECM], B+
Lumi [1986, ECM], A–
Ode to the Death of Jazz [1989, ECM], A–
Invisible Storm [1992, ECM], B

Tommy Vig (1938– )

Welcome to Hungary! [2011, Klasszikus Jazz], B+(*)
2022: Jazz Jazz [2021, Klassikus Jazz], C

Miroslav Vitous (1947– )

Miroslav [1976–77, Freedom], B
Journey's End [1982, ECM], A–
Emergence [1985, ECM], B+
w/Jan Garbarek: Atmos [1992, ECM], B+
Universal Syncopations [2002–2003, ECM], A–
Universal Syncopations II [2004–2005, ECM], B–
w/Michel Portal: Remembering Weather Report [2006–2007, ECM], B+(***)
Music of Weather Report [2010–2011, ECM], B+(**)

Abdul Wadud (1947–2022)

By Myself: Solo Cello [1977, Gotta Groove], B+(**)
w/Leroy Jenkins: Straight Ahead / Free at Last [1979, RED], B+(***)

Mike Walbridge (1937– )

Crazy Rhythm [1966–2007, Delmark], A–

Collin Walcott (1945–84)

Cloud Dance [1975, ECM], B+

Terry Waldo (1944– )

The Ohio Theatre Concert [1974, Delmark], B+(**)

Dan Wall

On the Inside Looking In [2000, Double-Time], B+

Bennie Wallace (1946– )

The Fourteen Bar Blues [1978, Enja], B
Plays Monk [1981, Enja], B+
Mystic Bridge [1982, Enja], B+
Big Jim's Tango [1982, Enja], A–
Twilight Time [1985, Blue Note], A–
w/Yosuke Yamashita: Brilliant Corners [1986, Denon], A–
Bordertown [1987, Blue Note], A–
The Art of the Saxophone [1987, Denon], B+
The Old Songs [1993, Audioquest], A–
w/Tommy Flanagan, Eddie Gomez, Alvin Queen: Bennie Wallace [1998, Audioquest], A–
Someone to Watch Over Me [1999, Enja], A–
Moodsville [2002, Groove Note], A–
In Berlin [2002, Enja], A–
The Nearness of You [2004, Enja/Justin Time], A–
Disorder at the Border: The Music of Coleman Hawkins [2004, Enja/Justin Time], B+(**)

Jim Waller

Jim Waller and the Deltas: Surfin' Wild [1963, Sundazed], B+(*)
Jim Waller Big Band: Bucket List [2020, self-released], B+(*)

Per Henrik Wallin (1946– )

The Stockholm Tapes [1975–77, Ayler], B+
w/Johnny Dyani, Erik Dahlback: Burning in Stockholm [1981, Atavistic], A–

Cedar Walton (1934–2013)

Spectrum [1968, Prestige], B+(**)
The Electric Boogaloo Song [1969, Prestige], B
Cedar Walton Plays Cedar Walton [1967–69, Riverside OJC], B+
Soul Cycle [1970, Prestige], B+(*)
First Set [1977, Steeplechase], B+
Second Set [1977, Steeplechase], A–
Cedar Walton Quartet: Third Set [1977, SteepleChase], B+(***)
Among Friends [1982, Evidence], B+(**)
Cedar [1985, Timeless], B+(***)
Manhattan Afternoon [1992, Criss Cross], A–
Composer [1996, Astor Place], B+
Roots [1997, Astor Place], B+(***)
Underground Memoirs [2005, High Note], B+(**)
One Flight Down [2006, High Note], B+(**)
Seasoned Wood [2008, High Note], A–
Voices Deep Within [2009, High Note], B+(**)
The Bouncer [2011, High Note], B+(**)

David S. Ware (1949–2012)

David S. Ware/Apogee: Birth of a Being [1977, AUM Fidelity, 2CD], B+(***)
Great Bliss Volume 1 [1990, Silkheart], B+(**)
Great Bliss Volume 2 [1990, Silkheart], B+(**)
Flight of I [1991, Columbia/DIW], A–
Third Ear Recitation [1992, DIW], A–
Earthquation [1994, DIW], B+
Oblations and Blessings [1995, Silkheart], B+(***)
Dao [1995, Homestead], B+
Godspelized [1996, DIW], A–
Go See the World [1997, Columbia], A–
Live in the Netherlands [1997, Splasc(H)], B+(**)
Surrendered [1999, Columbia], A–
BalladWare [1999, Thirsty Ear], A–
Corridors and Parallels [2001, AUM Fidelity], A
Freedom Suite [2002, AUM Fidelity], A–
The David S. Ware String Ensemble: Threads [2003, Thirsty Ear], B+(***)
Live in the World [1998–2003, Thirsty Ear, 3 CD], A–
w/Matthew Shipp: Live in Sant'Anna Arresi, 2004 [2004, AUM Fidelity], B+(***)
Renunciation [2006, AUM Fidelity], A–
Shakti [2008, AUM Fidelity], A–
David S. Ware New Quartet: Théâtre Garonne, 2008 [2008, AUM Fidelity], A–
Saturnian (Solo Saxophones, Volume 1) [2009, AUM Fidelity], B+(***)
Onecept [2009, AUM Fidelity], A–
The Balance (Vision Festival XV+) [2009–2010, AUM Fidelity], B+(***)
w/Cooper-Moore, William Parker, Muhammad Ali: Planetary Unknown [2010, AUM Fidelity], A–
Live in New York, 2010 [2010, AUM Fidelity, 2CD], A–

Butch Warren

w/Freddie Redd: Baltimore Jazz Loft [2013, Bleebop], B+(**)

Warsaw Stompers [1965– ]

New Orleans Stompers [Polish Jazz Vol. 1] [1965, Polskie Nagrania Muza], A–

Sadao Watanabe (1933– )

Dedicated to Charlie Parker [1969, Denon], B
Parker's Mood: Live at Bravas Club '85 [1985, Elektra], B

Bill Watrous (1939–2018)

w/Pete Christlieb, Carl Saunders, Gary Urwin: A Beautiful Friendship [2014, Summit], B

Bobby Watson (1953– )

Gumbo [1983, Evidence], B+
Bobby Watson Live in Europe: Perpetual Groove [1983, Red], B+(***)
Appointment in Milano [1985, Red], A–
Advance [1985, Enja], B+
Round Trip [1985, Red], A–
Love Remains [1986, Red], A
The Year of the Rabbit [1987, Evidence], B
The Inventor [1989, Blue Note], B
Post-Motown Bop [1990, Blue Note], B
Present Tense [1992, Columbia], A–
Tailor Made [1992, Columbia], B
Midwest Shuffle [1993, Columbia], B+
This Little Light of Mine [1993, Red], B
Quiet as It's Kept [1998, Red], A–
Bobby Watson & Tailor Made With Tokyo Leaders Big Band: Live at Someday in Tokyo [2000, Red], B+(*)
Horizon Reassembled [2004, Palmetto], B+(***)
From the Heart [2007, Palmetto], B
The Gates BBQ Suite [2010, Lafiya Music], B+(**)
Made in America [2017, Smoke Sessions], B+(**)
w/Vincent Herring, Gary Bartz: Bird at 100 [2019, Smoke Sessions], B+(*)
Keepin' It Real [2020, Smoke Sessions], B
Back Home in Kansas City [2022, Smoke Sessions], B+(*)

Marzette Watts (1938–98)

Marzette Watts and Company [1966, ESP-Disk], B+(*)

Trevor Watts (1939– )

Splinters: Inclusivity [1972, Jazz in Britain, 3CD], B+(***)
Amalgam: Closer to You [1976, Hi4Head], A–
Moiré [1995, Intakt], A–
w/Peter Knight: Reunion: Live in London [1999, Hi 4 Head], B+(**)
The Deep Blue [2008, Jazzwerkstatt], A–
w/Veryan Weston: Dialogues in Two Places [2011, Hi 4 Head, 2CD], B+(**)
w/Veryan Weston: At Ad Libitum [2013, ForTune], B+(***)
w/Veryan Weston, Alison Blunt, Hannah Marshall: Dialogues With Strings [2017, Fundacja Sluchaj], B+(*)
w/RGG: RAFA: Live in Klub Zak Jazz Jantar 2018 [2018, Fundacja Sluchaj], B+(***)
w/Stephen Grew: Let It Be: Live in Liverpool [2018, Fundacja Sluchaj], B+(*)
The Real Intention [2019, Fundacja Sluchaj], B+(**)

Weather Report [1970–1985]

Weather Report [1971, Columbia/Legacy], B
I Sing the Body Electric [1972, Columbia], B+
Live in Tokyo [1972, Columbia], B+(**)
Mysterious Traveler [1973–74, Columbia], B
Heavy Weather [1977, Columbia], B–
The Best of Weather Report [1973–80, Columbia/Legacy], B+(**)
Forecast: Tomorrow [1969–85, Columbia/Legacy, 3CD], B+(**)

Eberhard Weber (1940– )

The Colors of Chloe [1973, ECM], B+(*)
Yellow Fields [1975, ECM], B+(***)
Pendulum [1993, ECM], B+(***)
Once Upon a Time: Live in Avignon [1994, ECM], B+(***)
Rarum XVIII: Selected Recordings [1974–2000, ECM], B
Stages of a Long Journey [2005, ECM], B+(*)
Résumé [2012, ECM], B+(**)

Dick Wellstood (1927–87)

Live at the Sticky Wicket [1986, Arbors, 2 CD], B+(***)

Kenny Werner (1951– )

Lawn Chair Society [2007, Blue Note], B+(*)
No Beginning No End [2009, Half Note], B–
Balloons [2010, Half Note], B+(***)
w/Brussels Jazz Orchestra: Institute of Higher Learning [2011, Half Note], B+(**)
The Melody [2014, Pirouet], B+(**)
The Space [2016, Pirouet], B+(*)

David Wertman (1952–2013)

w/Sun Ensemble: Earthly Delights [1978, BBE], B+(***)

Fred Wesley (1944– )

A Blow for Me, a Toot for You [1977, Atlantic], B+
Comme Ci Comme Ça [1991, Antilles], B–
It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing [2005, Sons of Sound], B+(*)

Mike Westbrook (1936– )

Love and Understanding: Citadel / Room 315 Sweden '74 [1974, My Only Desire], A–
The Cortege [1982, Enja, 2CD], B
On Duke's Birthday [1984, Hat Art], B+
Mike Westbrook Trio: Love for Sale [1985, Hat Art], A–
Westbrook-Rossini [1986, Hat Art], B+(*)
Westbrook-Rossini, Zürich Live 1986 [1986, Hat Art, 2CD], B+(**)
Glad Day: Settings of William Blake [1997, Enja, 2CD], B+(**)
Chanson Irresponsable [2002, Enja, 2CD], B+(*)
After Abbey Road [1996–2009, Westbrook], B
Starcross Bridge [2017, Hatology], B+(*)

Kenny Wheeler (1930–2014)

w/John Dankworth Orchestra: Windmill Tilter [1969, Delta], B+(***)
Gnu High [1975, ECM], B+(***)
Deer Wan [1977, ECM], A–
Around 6 [1979, ECM], B+(**)
Double, Double You [1983, ECM], A–
Music for Large and Small Ensembles [1990, ECM, 2 CD], B
The Widow in the Window [1990, ECM], B+
Angel Song [1995, ECM], B
w/John Taylor: Where Do We Go From Here? [2004, CAM Jazz], B+(**)
What Now? [2005, CAM Jazz], B+(**)
It Takes Two! [2005, CAM Jazz], B+(**)
Other People [2005, CAM Jazz], B+(*)
w/John Taylor, Steve Swallow: One of Many [2006, CAM Jazz], B+(***)
The Long Waiting [2011, CAM Jazz], B+(*)

Harry Whitaker (1942– )

One Who Sees All Things [1981–82, Smalls], B+(***)
Thoughts (Past and Present) [2007, Smalls], B+(*)

Michael White (1933– )

Spirit Dance [1972, Impulse], B+(*)
Pneuma [1972, Impulse], B
Spirit Dance / Pneuma [1972, Impulse], B
The Land of Spirit and Light [1973, Impulse], B+(*)

Baby Face Willette (1933–71)

Face to Face [1961, Blue Note], B+(***)

Arthur Williams

Forgiveness Suite [1979, NoBusiness], B+(**)

Buster Williams (1942– )

Something More [1989, In+Out], B
Audacity [2017, Smoke Sessions], B+(*)
Unalome [2022, Smoke Sessions], B

Jessica Williams (1948–2022)

Arrival [1994, Jazz Focus], B+
Jessica's Blues [1996, Jazz Focus], A–
Higher Standards [1996, Candid], B+
In the Key of Monk [1999, Jazz Focus], B+
Live at Yoshi's, Volume One [2004, MaxJazz], B+
Billy's Theme: A Tribute to Dr. Billy Taylor [2006, Origin], B+(***)
Songs for a New Century [2008, Origin], B+(**)
The Art of the Piano [2009, Origin], B+(**)
Freedom Trane [2007, Origin], B+(**)
Touch [2010, Origin], B+(*)
Songs of Earth [2009–2011, Origin], B+(***)
With Love [2013–2014, Origin], B+(**)

Patrick Williams (1939– )

Home Suite Home [2015, BFM], B+(*)

Tony Williams (1945–97)

Life Time [1964, Blue Note], A–
Spring [1965, Blue Note], B+
Life Time and Spring Revisited [1964–65, Ezz-Thetics], A–
Spectrum: The Anthology [1969–72, Verve, 2 CD], B
Young at Heart [1996, Columbia], B+

Larry Willis (1940–2019)

The Big Push [2005, High Note], B+(**)
Blue Fable [2006, High Note], B+(**)
The Offering [2007, High Note], B
This Time the Dream's on Me [2011, High Note], B+(**)
I Fall in Love Too Easily [2020, High Note], B+(**)

Jack Wilson (1936–2007)

Easterly Winds [1967, Blue Note], B

Phil Wilson (1937– )

w/Makoto Ozone: Live!! At the Berklee Performance Center [1982, Capri], B+(*)

Phillip Wilson (1941–92)

Esoteric [1977–78, Corbett vs. Dempsey], B+(*)

Mike Wofford (1938– )

Live at Athenaeum Jazz [2004, Capri], B+
w/Holly Hofmann: Turn Signal [2010, Capri], B+(*)
It's Personal [2012, Capri], B+(*)

World Saxophone Quartet [1977–2006]

Point of No Return [1977, Moers], B
Steppin' With the World Saxophone Quartet [1978, Black Saint], B
W.S.Q. [1980, Black Saint], B+(*)
Revue [1980, Black Saint], B+(*)
Live in Zurich [1981, Black Saint], B+(*)
Live at Brooklyn Academy of Music [1985, Black Saint], B
Plays Duke Ellington [1986, Elektra], C+
Dances and Ballads [1987, Elektra], B+
Rhythm and Blues [1989, Elektra], B–
Metamorphosis [1990, Elektra/Nonesuch], B+
w/Fontella Bass: Breath of Life [1992, Elektra/Nonesuch], B+
Moving Right Along [1993, Black Saint], B–
Four Now [1995, Justin Time], B+(**)
Takin' It 2 the Next Level [1996, Justin Time], B
Selim Sevad: A Tribute to Miles Davis [1998, Justin Time], A–
M'Bizo [1997–98, Justin Time], B+
Requiem for Julius [1999, Justin Time], B–
Steppenwolf [1999, Justin Time], B–
25th Anniversary: The New Chapter [2000, Justin Time], B
Experience [2004, Justin Time], B+
Political Blues [2006, Justin Time], A
Yes We Can [2009, Jazzwerkstatt], B+(***)

Frank Wright (1935–90)

Uhuru Na Umoja [1970, Free America/Verve], B+
Unity [1974, ESP-Disk], A–
Blues for Albert Ayler [1974, ESP-Disk], A–

Jan Ptaszyn Wróblewski

Flyin' Lady [Polish Jazz Vol. 55] [1978, Polskie Nagrania Muza], B+(***)
Jan Ptaszyn Wróblewski Sextet: Komeda: Moja Slodka Europejska Ojczyzna [2013, Warner Music Poland, 2CD], B+(**)

Yosuke Yamashita (1942– )

w/Bill Laswell, Ryuicki Sakamoto: Asian Games [1988, Verve Forecast], B
Sakura Live at Sweet Basil, 1991 [1991, Verve (Japan)], B+
Kurdish Dance [1992, Verve], B+
Ways of Time [1994, Verve], B+

Pete Yellin (1941–2016)

Dance of Allegra [1972, Mainstream], B+(**)

Larry Young (1940–79)

Testifying [1960, New Jazz/OJC], B+(***)
Young Blues [1960, Prestige/New Jazz OJC], B+
Groove Street [1962, Prestige/OJC], B+(**)
Into Somethin' [1964, 1998), Blue Note], B+
In Paris: The ORTF Recordings [1964–65, Resonance, 2CD], B+(***)
Unity [1965, 1999), Blue Note], A
Of Love and Peace [1966, Blue Note], A–
Mother Ship [1969, 2003), Blue Note], B+
The Art of Larry Young [1964–69, Blue Note], B

Janusz Zabieglinski (1934–2001)

Janusz Zabieglinski and His Swingtet [Polish Jazz Vol. 9] [1967, Polskie Nagrania Muza], B+(**)

Joe Zawinul (1932–2007)

Faces and Places [2002, ESC], B+
Brown Street [2005, Heads Up, 2 CD], B+(*)
75 [2007, Heads Up, 2 CD], B+(**)

Denny Zeitlin (1937– )

w/Charlie Haden: Time Remembers One Time Once [1981, ECM], B+
Slickrock [2004, MaxJazz], B+
Solo Voyage [2005, MaxJazz], B+(*)
w/Buster Williams, Matt Wilson: In Concert [2001–2006, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Precipice [2008, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Labyrinth: Live Solo Piano [2008, Sunnyside], B+(*)
w/Buster Williams, Matt Wilson: Wishing on the Moon [2009, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Wherever You Are: Midnight Moods for Solo Piano [2011, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Both/And: Solo Electro-Acoustic Adventures [2003–2012, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Early Wayne: Explorations of Classic Wayne Shorter Compositions [2014, Sunnyside], B+(*)
Live at Mezzrow [2019, Sunnyside], B+(**)
w/George Marsh: Telepathy [2019, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Crazy Rhythm: Exploring George Gershwin [2018, Sunnyside], B

James Zitro

Zitro [1967, ESP-Disk], B

Attila Zoller (1927–98)

Overcome [1986, Enja], B

John Zorn (1954– )

The Big Gundown [1984–85, Elektra], B+
Voodoo: The Music of Sonny Clark [1985, Black Saint], A–
Spillane [1986–87, Elektra], B
w/George Lewis, Bill Frisell: News for Lulu [1987, Hat Art], A–
Spy Vs. Spy [1988, Elektra], B
w/George Lewis, Bill Frisell: More News for Lulu [1989, Hat Art], B+
Naked City [1989, Elektra/Nonesuch], B
Filmworks: 1986–1990 [1986–90, Tzadik], A–
w/Yamantaka Eye: Nani Nani [1995, Tzadik], D
Masada: Live in Taipei [1995, Tzadik, 2 CD], B+
Masada: Live in Jerusalem [1997, Tzadik, 2CD], B+
Masada 8 [1998, DIW], B+
w/Wayne Horvitz, Elliott Sharp, Bobby Previte: Downtown Lullaby [1998, Depth of Field], B+
50th Birthday Celebration, Vol. 1: Masada String Trio [2003, Tzadik], B+(***)
The Dreamers [2007, Tzadik], B+(***)
Filmworks XIX: The Rain Horse [2008, Tzadik], B+(**)
Alhambra Love Songs [2008, Tzadik], A–
Femina [2008, Tzadik], B–
O'o [2009, Tzadik], B+(**)
Masada Quintet: Stolas: The Book of Angels, Vol. 12 [2009, Tzadik], B+(**)
In Search of the Miraculous [2009, Tzadik], B+(***)
The Dreamers: Ipos: The Book of Angels, Vol. 14 [2009, Tzadik], B+(***)
Dictée / Liber Novus [2009, Tzadik], B+(*)
The Goddess: Music for the Ancient of Days [2009, Tzadik], B+(**)
w/Fred Frith: Late Works [2009, Tzadik], B+(*)
What Thou Wilt [2009, Tzadik], B
Masada String Trio: Haborym: Book of Angels, Volume 16 [2010, Tzadik], B+(***)
Interzone [2010, Tzadik], A–
Nova Express [2010, Tzadik], B+(**)
Nove Cantici Per Francesco D'Assisi [2019, Tzadik], B+(*)
New Masada Quartet [2021, Tzadik], A–
Multiplicities: A Repository of Non-Existent Objects [2022, Tzadik], B+(*)
New Masada Quartet, Vol. 2 [2022, Tzadik], B+(***)
The Fourth Way [2022, Tzadik], B+(***)
444 [2022, Tzadik], B
Multiplicities II: A Repository of Non-Existent Objects [2023, Tzadik], B+(**)
w/Bill Laswell: Memoria [2023, Tzadik], B+(*)
Quatrain [2023, Tzadik], B+(*)
Homenaje A Remedios Varo [2023, Tzadik], B+(***)
Full Fathom Five [2023, Tzadik], B+(**)
Nothing Is as Real as Nothing [2023, Tzadik], B+(**)

Various Artists

Art-i-facts: Great Performances From 40 Years of Jazz at NEC [1973–2008, New England Conservatory], B+(***)
California Concert: The Hollywood Palladium [1971, Sony Masterworks, 2CD], B+(**)
Nicola Conte Presents: Cosmic Forest: The Spiritual Sound of MPS [1965–75, MPS], B+(**)
Delmark: 55 Years of Jazz [1944–2007, Delmark, CD+DVD], B+(*)
Directions in Music: 1969 to 1973: Miles Davis, His Musicians and the Birth of a New Age of Jazz [1969–73, BGP], B+(**)
Droppin' Science: Greatest Samples From the Blue Note Lab [1966–74, Blue Note], C+
Flying Funk: Ultra Heavy Funk and Rare Grooves From Flying Dutchman, Bluebird and RCA [1968–75, Bluebird], B+
Flying Groove: Rare Grooves and Jazz Classics From Bluebird and Flying Dutchman [1963–75, Bluebird], A–
The House That Trane Built: The Best of Impulse Records [1961–76, Impulse], A–
J Jazz: Deep Modern Jazz From Japan 1969–1984 [1969–84, BBE], A–
J Jazz Volume 3: Deep Modern Jazz From Japan [1970–85, BBE, 2CD], B+(***)
J Jazz Volume 4: Deep Modern Jazz From Japan: The Nippon Columbia Label 1968–1981 [1968–81, BBE, 2CD], B+(***)
Journeys in Modern Jazz: Britain (1965–1972) [1965–72, Decca], A–
MVP: Roots of Jazz Funk Volume 1 [1956–66, React], A–
MVP: Roots of Jazz Funk Volume 2 [1958–66, React], A–
New Thing! [1956–84, Soul Jazz, 2 CD], B+
John Sinclair Presents: Detroit Artists Workshop: Community, Jazz and Art in the Motor City 1965–1981 [1965–81, Strut/Art Yard], A–
Soul Love Now: The Black Fire Records Story 1975–1993 [1975–93, Strut], B+(***)
Soul of a Nation: Jazz Is the Teacher / Funk Is the Preacher [1969–75, Soul Jazz], B+(***)
Spiritual Jazz: Esoteric, Modal and Deep Jazz From the Underground 1968–77 [1968–77, Jazzman], B+(**)
WaJazz: Japanese Jazz Spectacle Vol. I: Deep, Heavy and Beautiful Jazz From Japan 1968–1984 [1968–84, Universounds], B+(**)
WaJazz: Japanese Jazz Spectacle Vol. II: Deep, Heavy and Beautiful Jazz From Japan 1962–1985: The King Records Masters [1962–85, Universounds], B
Wildflowers: The New York Loft Jazz Sessions: Complete [1976, Knitting Factory, 3CD], A–

Introduction