Jazz (Smooth-Crossover-Pop) / Easy Listening
Mindi Abair
- Come As You Are [2004, GRP], B
- Life Less Ordinary [2006, GRP], B
Akusmi
- Fleeting Future [2022, Tonal Union], B+(**)
Gerald Albright (1957 )
- Kickin' It Up [2004, GRP], B
Alfa Mist (1991 )
- Bring Backs [2021, Anti-], B+(*)
- Variables [2023, Anti-], B+(*)
Herb Alpert (1935 )
- The Lonely Bull [1962, Shout! Factory], C+
- South of the Border [1964, Shout! Factory], B
- Whipped Cream and Other Delights [1965, Shout! Factory], B
- Sounds Like [1967, Shout! Factory], B
- Herb Alpert's Ninth [1967, Shout! Factory], C+
- The Beat of the Brass [1968, Shout! Factory], C
- Classics, Vol. 1 [196270, A&M], B
- Lost Treasures: Rare & Unreleased [196374, Shout! Factory], C
- w/Lani Hall: Live: Anything Goes [2009, Concord], B
Corbin Andrick
- Bonzo Squad: There's Always Tomorrow [2019, self-released, EP], B
Android Trio
- Other Worlds [2021, Cuneiform], C+
Dennis Angel
- On Track [2014, Timeless Grooves], B
Charlie Apicella (1979 )
- w/Iron City: Put the Flavor on It [2008, Carlo Music], B
- w/Iron City: Sparks [2009, Carlo Music], B
- w/Iron City: Groove Machine [2018, OA2], B+(*)
- w/Charlie Apicella & Iron City Meet The Griots Speak: Destiny Calling [2022, OA2], B+(***)
- Charlie Apicella & Iron City Meet The Griots Speak: Call to Action / Call to Prayer [2022, OA2], B+(**)
Dave Archer
- Dave Corp: The Sweet Life [2007, Sluggo Music], B
Joe Armon-Jones
- Turn to Clear View [2019, Brownswood], B
Dave Askren
- w/Jeff Benedict: It's All About the Groove [2013, DaWay Music], B+(**)
- w/Jeff Benedict: Denver Sessions [2022, Tapestry], B+(**)
Augi
- Citizens of the World [2012, Diapson West], B+(*)
Roy Ayers (1940 )
- Ubiquity [1970, Verve], B
- He's Coming [1971, 2009), Verve], B
- Virgo Red [1973, Verve], B
- Change Up the Groove [1974, Verve], B
- A Tear to a Smile [1975, Verve], C+
- Vibrations [1976, Verve], C
- Lifeline [1977, Verve], C+
- You Send Me [1978, Verve], C
Jeff Babko
- Crux [2012, Tonequake], B+(*)
- w/David Piltch: The Libretto Show [2022, Tudor Tones], B+(*)
David Bach
- Otherworld [2013, Integrity Music], B
BadBadNotGood
- BBNG2 [2012, self-released], B+(*)
- III [2014, Innovative Leisure], B+(**)
- w/Ghostface Killah: Sour Soul [2015, Lex], A
- IV [2016, Innovative Leisure], B
- Talk Memory [2021, XL/Innovative Leisure], B
Lisa Marie Baratta
- Summertime Jazz [2012, self-released], B
Jon Batiste (1986 )
- w/Chad Smith, Bill Laswell: The Process [2014, MOD Technologies], B+(***)
- Hollywood Africans [2018, Verve], B+(*)
- Anatomy of Angels: Live at the Village Vanguard [2018, Verve], B+(*)
- We Are [2020, Verve], B+(**)
- World Music Radio [2023, Verve], B+(**)
Chris Bauer
- In a Yuletide Groove: Harmonica Jazz for the Holidays [2011, self-released], B
Walter Beasley (1961 )
- Beasley [1987, Verve], B
- Just Kickin' It [1989, Verve], C
- Intimacy [1992, Verve], C+
Beat Funktion
- Moon Town [2013, DO Music], B
- Voodooland [2014, DO Music], B
- Olympus [2015, DO Music], B
George Benson (1943 )
- It's Uptown [1966, Columbia], B+(***)
- Shape of Things to Come [1968, Verve], B+(*)
- Tell It Like It Is [1969, Verve], B
- I Got a Woman and Some Blues [1969, Verve], C
- White Rabbit [1971, CTI/Sony Masterworks], B
- Beyond the Blue Horizon [1971, CTI/Sony Masterworks], B+(*)
- Body Talk [1973, CTI/Sony Masterworks], B
- Breezin' [1976, Warner Brothers], B
- The Essential George Benson [196380, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], B
- Irreplaceable [2004, GRP], C
- Songs and Stories [2009, Concord/Monster Music], C+
- Guitar Man [2011, Concord], B
Berlioz
- Jazz Is for Ordinary People [2023, self-released, EP], B+(*)
Randy Bernsen
- Grace Notes [2015, Jericho Jams], B
Black Lives [2021 ]
- From Generation to Generation [2021, Jammin' Colors, 2CD], B+(**)
- People of Earth [2024, Jammin' Colors], B+(***)
Kenny Blake
- w/Maria Shaheen: Go Where the Road Leads [2012, Summit], B+(*)
Blue Lab Beats
- Blue Eclipse [2024, Blue Adventure], B
Mike Bogle (1961 )
- Dr. Mike Bogle: Let There Be Light [2021, MBP/Groove], B
David Boswell
- Windows [2012, My Quiet Moon], B
- Storyboard: w/Alex Locascio, Rod McDowell: Hello [2014, My Quiet Moon], B
Chris Botti
- When I Fall in Love [2004, Columbia], B
Rick Braun (1955 )
- Esperanto [2003, Warner Brothers], B
Tom Braxton
- Endless Highway [2009, Pacific Coast Jazz], B
Brazzamerica
- Brazzamerica [2016, self-released], B+(**)
The Brecker Brothers [19751981]
- The Brecker Brothers Collection / Volume One [197581, Novus], B
- Sneakin' Up Behind You: The Very Best of the Brecker Brothers [197581, Arista/Legacy], B
- Return of the Brecker Brothers [1992, Verve], B
Bright Dog Red
- Under the Porch [2022, Ropeadope], B+(*)
Brian Bromberg (1960 )
- Choices [2004, A440], B
- Downright Upright [2006, Artistry], B
- Full Circle [2016, Artistry], B
Butcher Brown
- Camden Session [2018, Gearbox], B+(*)
- #KingButch [2020, Concord Jazz], B+(*)
- Encore [2021, Concord Jazz, EP], B
- Butcher Brown Presents Triple Trey [2022, Concord Jazz], B+(**)
- Solar Music [2023, Concord Jazz], B
Norman Brown
- Just Between Us [1992, Verve], B
Alex Bugnon
- Head Over Heels [1990, Orpheus], B
- Free [2005, Narada], B
Mindy Canter
- Fluteus Maximus: One Session, One Take [2011, Mindela Music], B
Kenny Carr
- Idle Talk [2014, self-released], B+(*)
- Exit Moon [2015, Zoozazz Music], B+(*)
Steve Carter
- Cosmopolis [2008, self-released], B
Craig Chaquico (1954 )
- Midnight Noon [2004, Higher Octave], B
- Holiday [2005, Higher Octave], C+
Chicago Soul Jazz Collective
- w/Dee Alexander: On the Way to Be Free [2022, JMarq], B+(*)
Frankie Cicala
- Frankie Plays! [2006, 3B's], B
Marc Ciprut
- Moonshine [2024, White Label], B
Jeff Coffin (1965 )
- Into the Air [2012, Ear Up], B
- Between Dreaming and Joy [2022, Ear Up], B+(**)
- w/Jordan Perlson, Viktor Krauss: Coffin / Perlson / Krauss [2023, Ear Up], B+(***)
Louis Cole
- Quality Over Opinion [2022, Brainfeeder], B+(*)
Steve Cole
- Spin [2005, Narada Jazz], C+
Nick Colionne
- Keepin' It Cool [2005, Narada Jazz], B
- No Limits [2008, Koch], B
Charles Compo
- Foolish Pleasure [2012, Chaos Music], B
Joyce Cooling
- This Girl's Got to Play [2004, Narada Jazz], C
- Revolving Door [2006, Narada Jazz], B
Chris Cortez
- Aunt Nasty [20082012, Blue Bamboo Music], B
The Crusaders (197176)
- Pass the Plate [1971, Verve], B
- Images [1978, Blue Thumb], B
- The Golden Years [196281, GRP, 3 CD], B
- Rural Renewal [2003, PRA/Verve], C
Brian Culbertson
- Come On Up [2003, Warner Brothers], B
Barry Danielian
- Metaphorically Speaking [2013, Tariqah], B+(*)
Dapp Theory
- Layers of Chance [2008, Contrology/ObliqSound], B+(**)
Eric Darius
- Night on the Town [2004, Higher Octave Music], B
- Just Getting Started [2006, Narada Jazz], B
Yussef Dayes (1993 )
- Black Classical Music [2023, Brownswood/Nonesuch], A
Karl Denson (1968 )
- Dance Lesson #2 [2001, Blue Note], B
- Lunar Orbit [2007, Bobby Ace], B
- Karl Denson's Tiny Universe: Brother's Keeper [2009, Shanachie], B+(**)
DJ Notoya
- Funk Tide: Tokyo Jazz-Funk From Electric Bird 197887 [197887, Wewantsounds/Electric Bird], B
Domi and JD Beck
- Not Tight [2022, Apeshit/Blue Note], B
Donkeyazz
- Play the Blues [2021, Singo], C
Down to the Bone [1997 ]
- Cellar Funk [2004, Narada Jazz], B
- Spread Love Like Wildfire [2005, Narada Jazz], B+
George Duke (19462013)
- Faces in Reflection [1974, Verve], B
- Feel [1974, Verve], B
- I Love the Blues, She Heard My Cry [1975, Verve], B
- The Essential George Duke [197790, Epic/Legacy, 2 CD], B
- Dream Weaver [2013, Heads Up], B
Candy Dulfer (1969 )
- Crazy [2012, Razor & Tie], B+(*)
Jimmy Earl (1957 )
- Jimmy Earl [1995, Severn], B+(*)
- Stratosphere [1999, Severn], B
Ebi Soda [2019 ]
- Honk If You're Sad [2022, Tru Thoughts], B+(*)
Ecco La Musica
- Morning Moon [2011, Big Round], B
Mark Egan (1951 )
- Truth Be Told [2009, Wavetone], C+
- About Now [2014, Wavetone], B
Damian Erskine
- So To Speak [2010, DE], B+(**)
Ezra Collective [2017 ]
- You Can't Steal My Joy [2019, Enter the Jungle], B
- Where I'm Meant to Be [2022, Partisan], B+(**)
Fazer
- Plex [2022, City Slang], B+(**)
Foreign Motion
- In Flight [2013, self-released], B+(**)
Patrick Forgas
- Forgas Band Phenomena: L'Axe de Fou / Axis of Madness [2008, Cuneiform], B+(**)
Fourplay [1991 ]
- Journey [2004, Bluebird], C
The Funky Organics
- The Funky Organics [2016, Chicken Coup/Summit], B
Kenny G (1959 )
- Ultimate Kenny G [19862002, Arista], C+
- The Essential Kenny G [19862004, Arista/Legacy, 2 CD], C
The Galactic Cowboy Orchestra
- All Out of Peaches [2011, New Folk], B+(*)
Leo Gandelman
- Brazilian Groove Band: Anatomy of Groove [2009, Far Out], B
Garage A Trois [2003 ]
- Outre Mer [2005, Telarc], A
- Always Be Happy, but Stay Evil [2011, The Royal Potato Family], B
- Calm Down Cologne [2019, Royal Potato Family], B+(*)
Mike Garson (1945 )
- Conversations With My Family [2006, Resonance, CD+DVD], B+(*)
Maxfield Gast
- Eat Your Beats [2009, Militia Hill], B
- Side by Side [2010, Militia Hill], B+(**)
- Ogo Pogo [2014, Militia Hill], B+(**)
Cochemea Gastelum
- The Electric Sound of Johnny Arrow [2010, Mowo!], B+(*)
- Cochemea: All My Relations [2019, Daptone], B+(**)
- Cochemea: Vol. II: Baca Sewa [2021, Daptone], B+(*)
Ghost Rhythms [2007 ]
- Live at Yoshiwara [2019, Cuneiform], B+(*)
- Spectral Music [2021, Cuneiform], B
Gnappy
- Unloaded [2006, Bean Pie], B
Alan Goldsher
- The Complete Pocket Sessions [2019, Gold Note], B
Jeff Golub (19552015)
- Temptation [2005, Narada Jazz], B
- Blues for You [2009, E1 Music], B
Richie Goods
- Live at the Zinc Bar [2007, Richman], B+(**)
- Three Rivers [2014, Richman], B
Cameron Graves
- Planetary Prince [2017, Mack Avenue], B
- Seven [2021, Mack Avenue], B
- Live From the Seven Spheres [2022, Mack Avenue], B
Euge Groove
- Livin' Large [2004, Narada Jazz], C+
- Just Feels Right [2005, Narada Jazz], B
Morgan Guerin
- Tales of the Facade [2024, Candid], B+(*)
Steve Haas
- The Haas Company: w/Andy Timmons: Vol. 1: Galactic Tide [2024, Psychiatric], B
- The Haas Company: w/Frank Gambale: Vol. 2: Celestial Latitude, B+(**)
Marsha Heydt
- One Night [2007, Blue Toucan], C+
- Diggin' the Day [2013, Blujazz], B
HHY
- HHY and and Macumbas: Camouflage Vector: Edits From Live Actions 20172019 [20172019, Nyege Nyege Tapes], B+(**)
- HHY and the Kampala Unit: Lithium Blast [2020, Nyege Nyege Tapes], B+(*)
High Pulp
- Pursuit of Ends [2022, Anti-], B+(*)
- Days in the Desert [2023, Anti-], B+(**)
Warren Hill
- Pop Jazz [2005, Native Language], B
- La Dolce Vita [2008, Koch], B
Al Hirt (192299)
- At the Mardi Gras [1962, BMG Classics], B
- Greatest Hits [196264, RCA], B+
Johnny Hodges
- Yeah . . . About That [2012, Veritas], B
Incognito [1981 ]
- Adventures in Black Sunshine [2004, Narada Jazz], B+
- Eleven [2006, Narada Jazz], B
- Beer + Things + Flowers [2006, Narada Jazz], C+
Brian Jackson (1952 )
- This Is Brian Jackson [2022, BBE], B+(*)
Paul Jackson (1947 )
- Funk on a Stick [2005, Backdoor], B+(*)
Jackson Garrett [2008 ]
- Let Sleeping Dogs Lie [2011, self-released], C
Jaga Jazzist [2001 ]
- One-Armed Bandit [2010, Ninja Tune], B+(**)
- Pyramid [2020, Brainfeeder], B+(**)
Jake Breaks [2021 ]
- Breaksy [2021, Wide Hive], B+(**)
Bob James (1939 )
- Explosions [1965, ESP], B+(***)
- Once Upon a Time: The Lost 1965 New York Studio Sessions [1965, Resonance], B+(**)
- Angels of Shanghai [20042005, Koch], B
- w/David Sanborn: Quartette Humaine [2013, Okeh], B+(**)
- Bob James Trio: Feel Like Making Live! [2022, Evolution], B
Boney James
- Pure [2004, Warner Brothers], B
The Jazz Crusaders [19611971]
- At the Lighthouse / Pacific Jazz Records [1962, Blue Note], B+(**)
- Old Socks, New Shoes . . . New Socks, Old Shoes [1970, Verve], B
Jazzhole [1994 ]
- Blue 72 [2014, Beave Music], B+(**)
Clarence Johnson III
- Watch Him Work [2013, Like Father Like Son Music], B
Norman Johnson
- If Time Stood Still [2010, Pacific Coast Jazz], B
Ronny Jordan (19622014)
- A Brighter Day [1999, Blue Note], C+
Stanley Jordan (1959 )
- State of Nature [2008, Mack Avenue], B
Marcus Joseph
- Beyond the Dome [2021, Jazz Re:freshed], B
Bernie Kenerson
- Just You and Me [2007, Bernup], B
John Carroll Kirby
- Blowout [2023, Stones Throw], B
John Klemmer (1946 )
- Barefoot Ballet [1976, Verve], B+(*)
- Arabesque [1977, Verve], B
Mark Knox
- Places [2006, Dreambox Media], B
Delvon Lamarr
- Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio: I Told You So [2021, Colemine], B+(*)
- Cold as Weiss [2022, Colemine], B+(*)
Las Vegas Boneheads
- Sixty and Still Cookin' [2023, Curt Miller Music], B
Hubert Laws (1939 )
- Morning Star [1972, Sony Masterworks], B
- In the Beginning [1974, CTI/Sony Masterworks], B
Ronnie Laws (1950 )
- The Best of Ronnie Laws [197580, Blue Note], C+
LCSM [Likwid Continual Space Motion]
- Earthbound [2020, Super-Sonic Jazz], B+(***)
Danny Lerman
- Ice Cat [2019, Blujazz], B
Liquid Soul [1996 ]
- Liquid Soul [1996, Ark 21], B
- Here's the Deal [2000, Shanachie], B
- One-Two Punch [2006, Telarc], B+(**)
Dave Lombardo (1965 )
- Rites of Percussion [2023, Ipecac], B+(**)
Jeff Lorber (1952 )
- Flipside [2005, Narada Jazz], B
Vincent Lyn
- Heaven Bound [2011, Budo], B+(*)
- Wing Sing [2012, Budo], B
- Live in New York City [2013, Budo], B+(*)
Sean Malone
- Cortlandt [1996, Free Electric Sound], B+(*)
Chuck Mangione (1940 )
- The Best of Chuck Mangione [197388, Columbia/Legacy], C
Ethan Mann
- w/Greg Bandy, Chip Crawford: It's All About a Groove [2009, Petunia], B
Keith Marks
- Foreign Funk [2006, Markei], B
Terrace Martin (1978 )
- Velvet Portraits [2016, Ropeadope], B
- w/Robert Glasper, 9th Wonder, Kamasi Washington: Dinner Party [2020, Sounds of Crenshaw, EP], B+(*)
- w/Robert Glasper, 9th Wonder, Kamasi Washington: Dinner Party: Dessert [2020, Sounds of Crenshaw, EP], B+(*)
- Village Days [2020, Sounds of Crenshaw/Empire, EP], B+(**)
- Drones [2021, BMG], B+(**)
- Dinner Party: Enigmatic Society [2023, Sounds of Crenshaw, EP], B
Chris Massey
- Chris Massey's "Nue Jazz Project": Vibrainium [2010, Chris Massey Music], B+(*)
Keiko Matsui
- Walls of Akendora [2005, Narada Jazz], B+
Menahan Street Band
- The Exciting Sounds of the Menahan Street Band [2021, Daptone], B
Jacob Merlin
- Alchemy of Soul [2009, Backline], B
Raul Midón (1968 )
- Eclectic Adventurist [2022, Artistry/Mack Avenue], B+(*)
- Lost and Found [2024, ReKondite ReKords], C+
Jason Miles (1952 )
- Miles to Miles: In the Spirit of Miles Davis [2005, Narada Jazz], B
- What's Going On? [2006, Narada Jazz], B
- Soul Summit: Live at the Berks Jazz Fest! [2007, Shanachie], B+(**)
- 2 Grover With Love [2008, Koch], B
- w/Ingrid Jensen: Kind of New [2014, Whaling City Sound], B
- Kind of New 2: Blue Is Paris [2017, Lightyear], B+(*)
Marcus Miller (1959 )
- Silver Rain [2005, Koch], B
- Marcus [2008, Concord Jazz], B
- Afrodeezia [2015, Blue Note], B+(*)
Molly Tigre
- Molly Tigre [2018, Very Special], B+(***)
Monsieur Dubois [2004 ]
- Ruff [2004, Challenge], B
Stanton Moore (1972 )
- III [2006, Telarc], B+(*)
- Emphasis on Parenthesis [2007, Telarc], B
- Groove Alchemy [2010, Telarc], B+(*)
Mörglbl
- Grötesk [19992006, The Laser's Edge], B+(*)
Mr. Groove
- Little Things [2007, DiamonDisc], B
Dave Mullen
- Mahoney's Way [2006, Roberts Music Group], B+(**)
Mylab
- Mylab [2004, Terminus], A
Native Soul
- Soul Step [2008, Talking Drum], B+(**)
Novox
- Over the Honeymoon [2014, Label Z Production], C+
O.
- WeirdOs [2024, Speedy Wunderground], B+(*)
Steve Oliver
Oranj Symphonette
- Plays Mancini [1996, Gramavision], B
Kim Pensyl
- Foreign Love Affair [2014, Summit], B
Simon Phillips (1957 )
- Protocol III [2015, Phantom], B
Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra
- Joyful Jazz [2015, MCG Jazz], C
Portico Quartet [2007 ]
- Knee Deep in the North Sea [2007, Vortex], B+(**)
- Isla [2009, Real World], B+(**)
- Portico Quartet [2011, Real World], B
- Live/Remix [2012, Real World, 2CD], B
- Art in the Age of Automation [2017, Gondwana], B+(**)
- Memory Streams [2019, Gondwana], B+(*)
- Terrain [2021, Gondwana], B+(*)
- Monument [2021, Gondwana], B+(*)
Doc Powell
- Cool Like That [2004, Heads Up], B
Roger Powell
- Fossil Poets [2006, Inner Knot], B+(**)
Boots Randolph (19272007)
- A Whole New Ballgame [2006, Zoho], B
Benny Reid (1980 )
- Escaping Shadows [2008, Concord], B
Renegades of Jazz
- Moyo Wangu [2016, Agogo], B+(***)
Revelators Sound System
- Revelators [2022, 37d03d], B+(*)
Karriem Riggins (1975 )
- Alone Together [2012, Stones Throw], B+(*)
- Headnod Suite [2017, Stones Throw], B+(**)
RJ and the Assignment
- Deceiving Eyes [2012, self-released], B+(*)
- The Stroke of Midnight [2013, self-released], B
- Hybrid Harmony [2019, self-released], B
Thom Rotella (1951 )
- Out of the Blues [2007, Four Bar Music], B+(*)
Rich Ruth
- I Survived, It's Over [2022, Third Man], B
Amanda Ruzza
- This Is What Happened [2009, Pimenta], B
- w/Mauricio Zottarelli: Glasses, No Glasses [2013, Pimenta Music], B+(***)
Sachal Studios Orchestra
- Jazz and All That: In Memory of Dave Brubeck [2013, Imagine Music], B
Philippe Saisse
- At World's Edge [2009, Koch], C
Joe Sample (19392014)
- w/David T. Walker: Swing Street Café [1978, Verve], B+(*)
Dave Samuels (19482019)
- Caribbean Jazz Project: Afro Bop Alliance [2008, Heads Up], B
David Sanborn (1945 )
- Close-Up [1988, Reprise], B+
- Upfront [1991, Elektra], A
- Timeagain [2003, Verve], B
- Closer [2005, Verve], B+
Phil Sargent
- A New Day [2010, Sargent Jazz], B
Kiefer Shackelford
- When There's Love Around [2021, Stones Throw], B
Dave Sharp
Scary Pockets [2017 ]
- Scary Goldings: Scary Goldings IV [2021, Pockets], B+(*)
Chip Shelton
- Imbued With Memories [2007, Summit], C+
Lonnie Liston Smith (1940 )
- Visions of a New World [1975, Flying Dutchman/RCA], B
E. Doctor Smith (1956 )
- Quantum [2013, Edgetone], B
Ronny Smith
- Struttin' [2024, Pacific Coast Jazz], B+(*)
Steve Smith (1954 )
- Steve Smith and Vital Information NYC Edition: Viewpoint [2011, BFM Jazz], B+(*)
- Steve Smith and Vital Information: Time Flies [2022, Wounded Bird], B+(**)
Snarky Puppy
- w/Metropole Orkest: Sylva [2014, Impulse!], B+(***)
- Family Dinner Volume Two [2015, Decca], B
- Culcha Vulcha [2016, Universal], C+
The Soul Rebels [1994 ]
- Unlock Your Mind [2012, Rounder], B
The Souljazz Orchestra
- Inner Fire [2014, Strut], B+(*)
- Resistance [2015, Strut], B+(***)
- Chaos Theories [2019, Strut], B+(*)
Soulive [1999 ]
- Break Out [2005, Concord], C+
- Rubber Soulive [2010, Royal Family], C+
Speakers Corner Quartet
- Further Out Than the Edge [2023, OTIH], B+(**)
Greg Spero (1985 )
- Greg Spero's Spirit Fingers: Peace [2020, Ropeadope], B+(*)
Spyro Gyra [1976 ]
- The Deep End [2004, Heads Up], B
The Stance Brothers
- Kind Soul [2008, Ricky Tick], B
Nick Stefanacci
Ed Stone
- King of Hearts [2014, Sapphire Music], C+
Stooges Brass Band [2003 ]
- It's About Time [2003, The Gruve Label], B+(**)
Story City
- Time and Materials [2012, self-released], B
Doug Stuart
- Dougie Stu: Familiar Future [2020, Ropeadope], B
Joey Stuckey
- Mixture [2012, Senate], B
Susan SurfTone
- Shore [2011, Acme Brothers], B
Frank Swart
- Funkwrench Blues: Soundtrack for a Film Without Pictuers [2023, Need to Know], B+(*)
Szun Waves
- New Hymn to Freedom [20162017, The Leaf Label], B+(*)
Al Thompson Jr.
- City Mainstream [2012, Alcalgar], B
Wayman Tisdale (19642009)
- Rebound [2008, Rendezvous], B
Times 4
- Eclipse [2010, Groove Tonic Media], B+(*)
Nestor Torres (1957 )
- Sin Palabras (Without Words) [2004, Heads Up], B
Trombone Shorty (1986 )
- Backatown [2010, Verve Forecast], C+
- Say That to Say This [2013, Verve], B
- Parking Lot Symphony [2017, Blue Note], B
- Lifted [2022, Blue Note], B
John Tropea (1946 )
- Gotcha Rhythm Right Here [2015, STP], B
Turning Point
- Matador [2005, Native Language], B
Urban Knights [1995 ]
- Urban Knights V [2003, Narada Jazz], C
- Urban Knights VI [2005, Narada Jazz], C
The Urban Renewal Project
- Go Big or Go Home [2012, Lombardy], C+
Urbanity
- Urban Soul [2017, Alfi], B
- Urbanity [2018, Alfi], B
Freddy V
- Easier Than It Looks [2008, Watersign Productions], B
The Verge [2012 ]
- Introducing . . . the Verge [2012, Danger Productions], B+(*)
The Waitiki 7
- New Sounds of Exotica [2010, Pass Out], B
Andre Ward
- Steppin' Up [2004, Award/Orpheus], B+
Freddie Washington
- In the Moment [2009, RFW], B
Grover Washington Jr. (194399)
- Inner City Blues [1971, Verve], B+(*)
- All the King's Horses [1972, Verve], B
- Soul Box [1973, Verve], A
- Mr. Magic [1975, Motown], B
- Feels So Good [1975, Verve], B+(**)
- A Secret Place [1976, Verve], B
- Reed Seed [1977, Motown], B
- Winelight [1980, Elektra], B
Kim Waters
- In the Name of Love [2004, Shanachie], C+
Danny Weis (1948 )
- Sweet Spot [2007, Marshmellow], B
Lenny White (1949 )
- Anomaly [2010, Abstract Logix], C+
Kamaal Williams (1989 )
- The Return [2018, Black Focus], B+(**)
- Wu Hen [2020, Black Focus], B+(*)
Pamela Williams
- Sweet Saxations [2005, Shanachie], B
Dan Wilson
- Things Eternal [2023, Brother Mister/Mack Avenue], B+(**)
Peter Xifaras
- Fusion [2023, Music With No Expiration], B+(*)
Yellowjackets [1981 ]
- Time Squared [2003, Heads Up], B
- Altered State [2005, Heads Up], C
- Twenty Five [2005, Heads Up, CD+DVD], B+(*)
- Lifecycle [2008, Heads Up], B
- A Rise in the Road [2013, Mack Avenue], B
- Cohearence [2016, Mack Avenue], B+(**)
- Parellel Motion [2022, Mack Avenue], B
Young Pilgrims
- We're Young Pilgrims [2021, Stoney Lane], B
Jon Zeeman
- Zeeland [2008, Membrane], B
Zubatto Syndicate
- Zubatto Syndicate 2 [2015, Boscology], C+
Various Artists
- Christmas Break: Relaxing Jazz for the Holidays [199298, Telarc], B
- Forever, for Always, for Luther: A Tribute to Luther Vandross [2004, GRP], B
- Forever, for Always, for Luther: Vol. II [2006, Rendezvous], B
- Jazz for Couch Potatoes! [2004, Shanachie], B
- Late Night Count Basie [2023, Primary Wave, EP], B+(**)
- Mizell: The Mizell Brothers at Blue Note Records [197276, Blue Note], C+
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