Jazz (2000– ) (Reference)

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

Espen Aalberg

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

Anders Aarum

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

Tom Abbs (1972– )

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

Joshua Abrams

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

Absolute Ensemble

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

Accidental Tourists

Jessica Ackerley

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

Glen Ackerman

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

Across 7 Street

Made in New York [2004, Smalls], B–

Active Ingredients [2003– ]

Titration [2003, Delmark], B+

Ben Adams (1976– )

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

Nicki Adams

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

Andy Adamson

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

Jason Adasiewicz

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

Nick Adema

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

Ben Adkins

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

Michael Adkins

Rotator [2007, Hatology]

Dan Adler

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

Neil Adler

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

Stefan Aeby (1979– )

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

Jaime Affoumado

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

Konrad Agnas (1990– )

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

Sophie Agnel (1964– )

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

Ahanes

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

Ahleuchatistas [2004– ]

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

Yazz Ahmed

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

Kyle Aho

Rituals [2021, OA2], B

Aida Severo

Aida Severo [2007, Slam], B+(***)

AIMToronto Orchestra [2007– ]

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

Air Craft

Divergent Path [2021, Craftedair/Blujazz], B

Jason Ajemian

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

David Ake

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

Ambrose Akinmusire (1982– )

Prelude . . . to Cora [2008, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)
When the Heart Emerges Glistening [2010, Blue Note], B+(**)
The Imagined Savior Is Far Easier to Paint [2014, Blue Note], B–
A Rift in Decorum: Live at the Village Vanguard [2017, Blue Note, 2CD], B+(*)
Origami Harvest [2018, Blue Note], B+(*)
On the Tender Spot of Every Calloused Moment [2020, Blue Note], B+(**)
Beauty Is Enough [2023, Origami Harvest], B+(*)
Owl Song [2023, Nonesuch], B+(*)

Tetuzi Akiyama (1964– )

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

Akmee

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

Bob Albanese

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

Albare (1967– )

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

Albatre

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

Alessio Alberghini

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

Jeff Albert

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

Jon Alberts

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

Erlend Olderskog Albertsen (1988– )

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

Alchemy Sound Project

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

Susan Alcorn

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

Melissa Aldana (1988– )

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

Ken Aldcroft (1969–2016)

Mats Åleklint (1979– )

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

Ralph Alessi (1963– )

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

Aaron Alexander

Midrash Mish Mosh [2004, Tzadik]

Ariel Alexander

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

Constantine Alexander

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

Joey Alexander (2003– )

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

Neil Alexander

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

Jovan Alexandre

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

Taru Alexander

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

Alfjors [2015– ]

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

Jim Alfredson

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

Neal Alger

Old Souls [2023, Calligram], B+(**)

Wali Ali

To Be [2016–2017, Mendicant], B+(**)

Don Aliquo (1960– )

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

All Ones [2006– ]

Bloom [2006, Number], B+(*)

Mike Allemana

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

Lina Allemano (1973– )

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

Brandon Allen

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

Dave Allen

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

Kris Allen

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

Lolly Allen

Coming Home [2019, OA2], B+(*)

Gonçalo Almeida

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

Livio Almeida

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

Wayne Alpern

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

Christopher Alpiar

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

Joe Alterman

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

Esmée Althuis

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

Altus

Mythos [2024, Biophilia], B+(***)

Béatrice Alunni

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

Maja Alvanovic

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

Remi Álvarez

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

Pedro Melo Alves (1991– )

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

John Alvey

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

Farida Amadou (1989– )

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

Rodrigo Amado (1964– )

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

Gabriel Amargant

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

Zoh Amba

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

Buyu Ambroise

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

The Ambush Party

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

Robby Ameen (1960– )

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

Chris Amemiya

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

The American Music Project

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

The Ames Room

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

Sebastien Ammann (1981– )

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

Among 3 [2004– ]

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

Jakob Anderskov

Mysteries [2017, ILK], B+(**)

Chad Anderson

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

Clipper Anderson

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

Dave Anderson (1966– )

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

Scott Anderson

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

Stephen Anderson

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

Vijay Anderson

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

Paolo Angeli

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

Miguel Ângelo

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

Jason Anick (1985– )

Tipping Point [2013, Magic Fiddle Music], B+(*)
w/Jason Yeager: United [2016, Inner Circle Music], B+(**)
w/Jason Yeager: Sanctuary [2024, Sunnyside], U

Brittany Anjou (1984– )

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

Sam Anning

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

Anomonous

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

Tucker Antell

Grime Scene [2017, OA2], B+(**)

Jeff Antoniuk (1965– )

Brotherhood [2010, JAJU], B+(*)

Hugo Antunes

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

The Aperturistic Trio

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

Erlend Apneseth

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

Ray Appleton

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

Dan Aran (1977– )

Breathing [2009, Smalls], B+(**)

Florian Arbenz (1975– )

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

Vicente Archer

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

Ethan Ardelli

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

Harrison Argatoff

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

Darcy James Argue (1975– )

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

Nacho Arimany (1976– )

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

Bruce Arkin

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

Jon Armstrong

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

JoVia Armstrong

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

Jeff Arnal (1971– )

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

David Arner

Out/In the Open [2009, Not Two]

Artchipel Orchestra

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

Christian Artmann

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

Artvark Saxophone Quartet

Truffles [2010, Challenge], B+(**)

Takeshi Asai (1964– )

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

AsGuests

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

William Ash

The Phoenix [2004, Smalls], B+

Byron Asher

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

Ehud Asherie (1979– )

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

David Ashkenazy

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

Clint Ashlock

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

Hashem Assadullahi (1981– )

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

Roy Assaf

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

Andrew Atkinson (1982– )

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

Atlantic Road Trip

One [2023, Calligram], B+(**)

Atomic [2000– ]

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

Attitude!

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

Miguel Atwood-Ferguson

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

Gilad Atzmon (1963– )

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

Allison Au

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

Collum Au

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

AuB

AuB [2019, Edition], B+(*)

Gregg August

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

Karlis Auzins

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

AVA Trio

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

Jean-Jacques Avenel

Waraba [2004, Songlines], A–

Bobby Avey

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

The Awakening Orchestra [2014– ]

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

Awatair

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

Axolotl [2006– ]

Memory Theatre [2007, Important]

Tommy Babin (1973– )

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

John Bacon

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

The Bad Plus [2000– ]

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

Art Baden

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

Joachim Badenhorst

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

Noah Baerman (1973– )

Patch Kit [2004, Lemel], B+

Dmitry Baevsky (1976– )

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

Mike Baggetta

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

Donald Bailey (1934– )

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

John Bailey (1966– )

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

David Bailis

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

Chase Baird (1988– )

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

Aram Bajakian

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

Andy Baker

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

Jalen Baker

Be Still [2022, Cellar], B+(*)

Jim Baker

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

Lynn Baker (1955– )

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

Matt Baker

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

Newman Taylor Baker (1943– )

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

Baker's Brew [2018– ]

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

Tarun Balani

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

Juan Pablo Balcazar

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

Rossano Baldini

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

Bob Baldori

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

Adam Baldych (1986– )

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

Balance

Conjure [2020, Two Rooms], B+(**)

Charlie Ballantine

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

Jeff Ballard (1963– )

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

Costas Baltazanis

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

Lucian Ban (1969– )

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

David Bandrowski

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

Harrison Bankhead (1955–2023)

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

Maria Baptist (1971– )

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

Louise Baranger

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

Diego Barber (1978– )

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

Eric Barber (1972– )

Maybeck Constructions [2004, pfMentum]

Jonathan Barber

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

Rahsaan Barber (1980– )

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

Barcelona Art Orchestra

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

Barcelona Clarinet Players

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

Mike Bardash (1962– )

Polygon [2013, Rhombus], B+(*)

Sam Bardfeld (1968– )

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

Gilad Barkan

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

Andrew Barker

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

Simon Barker

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

Bill Barner

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

Jeff Barnhart

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

Scotty Barnhart (1964– )

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

Niklas Barnö

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

Simone Baron

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

Jeff Barone (1970– )

Open Up [2008, Jazzed Media], B

João Barradas (1992– )

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

Barrage

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

Jorge Lima Barreto (1949– )

Zul Zelub [2005, Clean Feed], A–

Brad Barrett

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

Daniel Barry (1955– )

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

Robert Barry (1932–2018)

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

Sam Barsh

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

Richie Barshay (1983– )

Homework [2004–2005, AYVA], B+(***)

Steve Barta

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

Nik Bärtsch (1971– )

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

Count Basie Orchestra

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

Dave Bass (1950– )

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

Michael Bates

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

Keshav Batish

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

Patrick Battstone (1954– )

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

Matt Bauder

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

Andrzej Bauer

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

Quentin Baxter (1971– )

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

Edwin Bayard

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

Bayashi [2001–2004]

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

Dave Bayles

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

Aaron Bazzell

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

Kenyatta Beasley (1976– )

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

Beaty Brothers Band

B3 [2007, Beaty Brothers], B

Beauty School

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

Bebop Trio

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

Carlos Bechegas

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

Gerald Beckett

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

Shirantha Beddage

Momentum [2014, Factor], B+(***)

Tim Bedner

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

Allen Beechey

Bridging the Gap [2002, Lake]

Gordon Beeferman

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

Beekman

Vol. 02 [2015, Ropeadope], B+(***)

Jamie Begian

Big Fat Grin [2010, Innova], B+(**)

Joel Behrman

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

Dahveed Behroozi (1981– )

Echos [2021, Sunnyside], B+(*)

Bix Beiderbecke Centennial All Stars [2003– ]

Celebrating Bix! [2003, Arbors], B

Martin Bejerano

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

Bill Belasco

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

Simon Belelty

Pee Wee [2020, Jojo], B+(**)

Greg Belisle-Chi

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

Stephane Belmondo (1967– )

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

Ilia Belorukov

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

Alex Beltran

Rift [2022, Calligram], B+(***)

Fernando Benadon (1972– )

Intuitivo [2009, Innova], B+(**)

Marco Benevento (1977– )

The Benevento Russo Duo [2005– ]

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

Marc Benham

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

Bryan Beninghove

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

Lakecia Benjamin

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

Aaron Bennett

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

Ben Bennett

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

Daniel Bennett (1979– )

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

Dave Bennett (1984– )

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

Richard X Bennett

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

Curt Berg

At Stagg Street Studio [2009, Origin], B

Espen Berg (1983– )

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

Kris Berg

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

Oddgeir Berg

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

Thomas Bergeron

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

Sebastian Bergström

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

Antoine Berjeaut (1982– )

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

Bernard Berkhout

Royal Flush [2000, Timeless], B+

Sasha Berliner

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

Josh Berman (1972– )

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

Matt Berman

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

Daniel Bernardes

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

Jordi Berni

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

Eraldo Bernocchi (1963– )

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

Brandon Bernstein

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

Chuck Bernstein (1940– )

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

Sarah Bernstein

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

Johan Berthling (1973– )

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

David Bertrand

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

Lea Bertucci

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

Aurélien Besnard (1975– )

Max Bessesen

Trouble [2020, Ropeadope], B+(**)

Faruq Z. Bey (1942– )

Ashirai Pattern [2003, Entropy Stereo]

Rafiq Bhatia

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

Pat Bianchi (1975– )

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

Andy Bianco

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

Tony Bianco

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

Doug Bickel

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

Rogério Bicudo (1957– )

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

Nick Biello

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

Chris Biesterfeldt

Urban Mandolin [2013, self-released], B

Big Heart Machine

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

Big Neighborhood

11:11 [2006, Origin, 2CD], B

Steve Bilodeau

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

Otmar Binder

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

Daniel Bingert (1970– )

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

Massimo Biolcati (1972– )

Persona [2008, ObliqSound], B

Luciano Biondini

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

The Birdhouse Project

Free Bird [2006, Dreambox Media], B–

Adam Birnbaum

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

Andrew Bishop

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

Todd Bishop

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

Andy Biskin

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

David Bixler (1964– )

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

Jim Black (1967– )

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

Black Art Jazz Collective [2016– ]

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

Black Bombaim

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

Black Flower

Magma [2022, Sdban Ultra], B+(***)

Black Music Disaster

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

Black Top

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

Alan Blackman

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

Blacks' Myths

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

Daniel Blacksberg

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

Blaer

Yellow [2019, Ronin Rhythm], B+(**)

Dan Blake

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

Johnathan Blake (1976– )

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

Ron Blake (1965– )

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

Michael Blanco

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

BlankFor.ms

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

Tyler Blanton

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

Walt Blanton

Monuments [2006, Origin], B+(*)

Samuel Blaser (1981– )

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

Noah Bless

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

Blink

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

Julian Bliss (1989– )

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

Bliss Quintet

Dramaqueen [2022, Jazzland], B+(*)

Lena Bloch

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

Lino Blöchlinger

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

Dan Block

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

#Bloomerangs

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

Frédéric Blondy (1973– )

Matt Blostein

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

Ryan Blotnick (1983– )

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

Ray Blue

Work [2019, Jazzheads], B+(**)

Blue Cranes

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

Blue Lines Trio [2014– ]

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

Blue Moods

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

Blue Muse

Blue Muse Live [2015, Dolphinium], B

Blue Note All-Stars [2017– ]

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

Blue Notes Tribute Orkestra

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

The Blue Series Continuum [2003– ]

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

The Blueprint Project

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

John Blum (1968– )

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

Michael Blum

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

Martin Blume (1956– )

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

Alison Blunt

Stan Bock

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

Fiorenzo Bodrato

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

Body Meπa [2020– ]

The Work Is Slow [2020, Hausu Mountain], A–

Erik Bogaerts

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

Luigi Bonafede

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

Stix Bones

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

Bones and Tones [2009– ]

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

Jean-François Bonnel (1959– )

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

Dan Bonsanti

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

Benjamin Boone

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

Christiane Bopp (1971– )

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

Mihály Borbély

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

Leila Bordreuil

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

Pierre Borel

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

Frederic Borey

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

Antonio Borghini (1977– )

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

David Borgo

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

Itamar Borochov (1984– )

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

Lukasz Borowicki

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

Nathan Borton

Each Step [2021, OA2], B+(**)

Samantha Boshnack

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

Surya Botofasina

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

Heddy Boubaker (1963– )

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

George Bouchard

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

Andrew Boudreau

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

Kris Bowers (1989– )

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

Moses Boyd

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

Andrea Brachfeld

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

Geof Bradfield (1970– )

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

Kevin Brady

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

Ted Brancato

The Next Step [2012, Origin], B+(*)

Jaimie Branch (1983–2022)

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

Anthony Branker (1958– )

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

Craig Brann

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

Staffan Bråsjö (1989– )

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

Tyondai Braxton (1978– )

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

Sam Braysher

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

Wolfert Brederode (1974– )

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

Patrick Breiner

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

Georg Breinschmid (1973– )

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

Ellen Brekken

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

Kyle Brenders

Offset [2012, 18th Note], A–

Peter Brendler

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

Patricia Brennan

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

Matt Brewer (1983– )

Ganymede [2018, Criss Cross], A–

Terrence Brewer

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

Olie Brice (1981– )

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

Bridge Quartet

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

Bridgetown Sextet

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

Hailey Brinnel

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

The Britton Brothers Band

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

Howard Britz (1961– )

Here I Stand [2007, Tee Zee], B

Jakob Bro (1978– )

Balladeering [2009, Loveland]
Time [2011, Loveland]
Gefion [2013, ECM], B+(**)
Streams [2015, ECM], B
Returnings [2016, ECM], B
Bay of Rainbows [2017, ECM], B+(**)
w/Arve Henriksen, Jorge Rossy: Uma Elmo [2020, ECM], B
w/Joe Lovano: Once Around the Room: A Tribute to Paul Motian [2021, ECM], B+(***)

Zach Brock (1974– )

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

Owen Broder

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

Paul Brody

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

BROM

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

Vilhelm Bromander

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

Magnus Broo (1965– )

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

Brooklyn Jazz Underground [2011– ]

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

The Brooklyn Repertory Ensemble

Pragmatic Optimism [2006, 360 Degree], B–

Brooklyn Sax Quartet [2000– ]

Far Side of Here [2005, Omnitone], B

Niels Brouwer

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

Bill Brovold

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

Alex Brown (1987– )

Pianist [2009, Sunnyside], B

Andy Brown (1975– )

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

Damon Brown

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

Guillermo E. Brown (1976– )

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

Jaimeo Brown

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

James Brown

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

John Brown

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

Justin Brown (1984– )

Nyeusi [2015–2017, Biophilia], B–

Maurice Brown

Hip to Bop [2004, Brown], B+

Otis Brown III

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

Rich Brown

Abeng [2015, self-released], B+(**)

Sheldon Brown

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

Chris Brubeck

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

Dan Brubeck

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

Dan Bruce

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

Kyle Bruckmann (1971– )

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

Natalia Brunke

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

Brussels Jazz Orchestra

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

Nicholas Brust (1986– )

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

Peter Bruun

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

Paul Brusger

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

Paul Bryan (1967– )

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

A Bu

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

Kelly Bucheger

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

Martin Budde

Back Burner [2023, Origin], B+(*)

Alex Budman

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

Jarod Bufe

New Spaces [2017, OA2], B+(***)

Build an Ark

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

Bex Burch

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

Rob Burger

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

Joe Burgstaller (1970– )

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

Greg Burk (1969– )

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

Aaron Burnett (1981– )

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

John Burnett

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

Johanna Burnheart

Burnheart [2020, Ropeadope], B+(*)

Scott Burns

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

Burnt Sugar/The Arkestra Chamber [2001– ]

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

Ludovica Burtone

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

Mark Buselli

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

Marnix Busstra (1965– )

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

Isrea Butler

Congo Lament [2023, Vegas], B+(***)

Johnny Butler

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

Anna Butterss

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

Oguz Buyukberber (1970– )

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

Chris Byars (1970– )

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

Dee Byrne

Outlines [2021, Whirlwind], B+(**)

Alina Bzhezhinska

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

Cactus Truck

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

Rex Cadwallader

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

Francesco Cafiso (1989– )

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

Lou Caimano

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

Adam Caine

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

Neal Caine

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

Calcanhar

Jump [2023, Clean Feed], B+(*)

Nicolas Caloia

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

Jonas Cambien (1985– )

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

Lieven Cambré (1968– )

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

Lisa Cameron

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

Nicola Caminiti (1995– )

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

João Camões

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

Michael Campagna

Moments [2010, Challenge], B

Carla Campopiano

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

Canadian Jazz Collective

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

Gerald Cannon (1958– )

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

Brent Canter

Urgency of Now [2010, Posi-Tone], B

Ila Cantor

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

Bill Cantrall

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

Dave Cappello

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

Domenico Capezzuto

Piccola Luce [2001, Splasc(h)]

Caporaso Ensemble

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

Robb Cappelletto

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

Marco Cappelli (1965– )

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

Cécile Cappozzo

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

Jean-Luc Cappozzo (1954– )

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

Lou Caputo

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

Carate Urio Orchestra

Ljubljana [2015, Clean Feed], B+(*)

Harley Card

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

Steve Cardenas (1974– )

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

César Cardoso

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

Santi Careta

Obertura [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B

Ian Carey (1974– )

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

Tim Carey

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

Tito Carillo

Urbanessence [2022, Origin]

Juan Pablo Carletti

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

Paul Carlon (1968– )

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

David Carlsson

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

Dustin Carlson

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

Doug Carmichael

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

William Carn (1969– )

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

Pedro Carneiro

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

Enzo Carniel (1987– )

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

Sérgio Carolino

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

Brian Carpenter (1971– )

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

Paul Carr (1961– )

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

Brett Carson

Quattuor Elephantis [2014, Edgetone], B

Stian Carstensen

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

J.P. Carter

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

Todd A. Carter

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

Hugo Carvalhais (1978– )

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

André Carvalho

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

Casa

Futuro [2012, Clean Feed], B

Glenn Cashman

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

Kim Cass

Levs [2023, Pi], B+(***)

Sharel Cassity (1978– )

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

Gilbert Castellanos

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

Sara Caswell (1978– )

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

Cat in a Bag

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

Caterpillar Quartet

Threads [2020, ESP-Disk], B+(**)

Dan Cavanagh

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

The CCM Jazz Orchestra

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

Théo Ceccaldi (1986– )

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

Valentin Ceccaldi (1989– )

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

Isaiah Ceccarelli (1978– )

Drew Ceccato

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

Guillermo Celano

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

The Cellar and Point [2011– ]

Ambit [2011–2013, Cuneiform], B

Kevin Cerovich

Aging Millennial [2022, CVJ], B

Ernesto Cervini (1982– )

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

Layale Chaker

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

Chamber 4

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

Chamber 3

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

Joan Chamorro

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

Alan Chan

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

Jesse Chandler

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

Tom Chang

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

Brian Charette (1972– )

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

Etienne Charles (1983– )

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

Ian Charleton

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

Erik Charlston

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

Chat Noir

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

Sébastien Chaumont

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

Bruno Chevillon (1959– )

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

Chicago Jazz Orchestra

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

Chicago Reed Quartet [2014– ]

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

John Chin (1976– )

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

Jeremiah Chiu

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

Mina Cho (1981– )

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

Maureen Choi

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

Roger Chong (1983– )

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

Chord Four [2010– ]

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

Aaron Choulai (1982– )

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

Tom Christensen

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

Corey Christiansen (1971– )

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

Evan Christopher (1974– )

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

Chrome Hill

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

Cigar Box Serenaders

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

Cinque [2011– ]

Catch a Corner [2011, ALMA], B

Sarah Jane Cion

Moon Song [2000, Naxos]

Albert Cirera

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

Ty Citerman

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

Domen Cizej

Introducing [2022, Clean Feed, 5CD]

Scott Clark

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

Zack Clarke

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

The Classical Jazz Quartet

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

Andy Clausen

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

Gerald Clayton (1984– )

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

Rob Clearfield

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

Gerald Cleaver (1963– )

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

Tony R Clef

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

Carl Clements

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

Mark Clifford

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

Mike Clinco (1954– )

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

Rebecca Cline

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

Cloning Americana [2010– ]

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

Todd Clouser (1981– )

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

Trish Clowes (1984– )

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

Club D'Elf [2000– ]

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

Dan Clucas

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

Jonathan Coe (1961– )

Kevin Coelho

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

Tim Coffman

Crossroads [2004, BluJazz], B+

Chris Cogburn

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

Anat Cohen (1975– )

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

Avishai Cohen [trumpet] (1978– )

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

Emmet Cohen (1990– )

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

Lorin Cohen

Home [2015, Origin], B

Mike Cohen

Winter Sun [2021, Blujazz], B+(**)

Joe Cohn

Restless [2006, Arbors], B+(***)

Chris Colangelo

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

Xhosa Cole

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

Michael Coleman

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

Francis Coletta (1957– )

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

Collectif Spatule

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

Collective Order

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

Isaiah Collier

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

Tom Collier

The Color of Wood [2022, Summit], B

Romain Collin (1979– )

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

Alessandro Collina

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

Alex Collins

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

Georgia Wartel Collins

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

Jeff Collins

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

Tim Collins

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

Luca Collivasone

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

Collocutor

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

Raynald Colom

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

Alfredo Colón

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

Marco Colonna

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

Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra

Invitation [2016, OA2], B+(**)

Colours Jazz Orchestra

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

Dani Comas

Epokhé [2014, UnderPool], B+(**)

The Comet Is Coming [2016– ]

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

Common Ground

High Voltage [2004, Delmark], B+

Wayne Coniglio

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

Sean Conly (1970– )

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

The Convergence Quartet

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

David Cook

Pathway [2010, Bju'ecords], B+(*)

Taylor Cook

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

Coat Cooke

w/Rainer Wiens: High Wire [2012, Now Orchestra], B+(***)
w/Joe Poole: Conversations [2012, Now Orchestra], B+(***)

The Cookers [2010– ]

Cast the First Stone [2010, Plus Loin Music], B+(***)
Warriors [2011, Jazz Legacy], B+(***)
Believe [2012, Motéma Music], B+(**)
Time and Time Again [2014, Motéma Music], B+(**)
The Call of the Wild and Peaceful Heart [2016, Smoke Sessions], B+(*)
Look Out! [2021, Gearbox], B+(*)

Cool Sweetness Sextet

Shoehorn Shuffle [2022, Storyville], B+(*)

Bill Coon

w/Oliver Gannon: Two Much Guitar [2005, Cellar Live], B+(**)

Jack Cooper (1963– )

Mists: Charles Ives for Jazz Orchestra [2014, Planet Arts], B+(*)

Jack Cooper

w/Jeff Tobias: Tributaries [2021, Astral Spirits], B

Bryan Copeland

Bryan and the Aardvarks: Sounds From the Deep Field [2017, Biophilia], B–

Larry Corban

The Circle Starts Here [2012, Nabroc], B+(**)

The Core Trio [2013– ]

w/Matthew Shipp: The Core Trio With Matthew Shipp [2014, FreeBass Productions], A–
w/Matthew Shipp: The Core Trio Live Featuring Matthew Shipp [2014, Evil Rabbit], B+(**)

Patrick Cornelius (1978– )

Fierce [2009, Whirlwind], B+(**)
Maybe Steps [2011, Posi-Tone], B+(*)
Infinite Blue [2013, Whirlwind], B+(**)
While We're Still Young [2014, Whirlwind], B+(*)
Book of Secrets [2022, Posi-Tone], B+(**)

Chris Corsano (1975– )

The Young Cricketer [2008, Family Vineyard]
w/Virginia Genta: The Live in Lisbon [2009, 8mm]
w/Bill Orcutt: Made Out of Sound [2020, Palilalia], B+(**)
w/Joe Baiza, Mike Watt: Corsano Baiza Watt Trio [2023, Yucca Alta], B+(*)

Cortex

Live! [2014, Clean Feed], A–
Live in New York [2015, Clean Feed], A–
Avant-Garde Party Music [2017, Clean Feed], B+(***)
Legal Tender [2019, Clean Feed], A–

Gustavo Cortiñas

Snapshot [2016, OA2], B+(*)
Kind Regards: Saludos Afectuosos [2022, Pesato Candente], B+(*)

Cosmosamatics [2001– ]

The Cosmosamatics [2001, Boxholder], B
The Cosmosamatics II [2001, Boxholder], B
Three [2002–2003, Boxholder], B+(***)
Reeds and Birds [2004, Not Two], B+(***)
Zetrons [2005, Not Two], A–
Free Within the Law [2008, Not Two], B+(*)

Jeff Cosgrove

w/John Medeski, Jeff Lederer: History Gets Ahead of the Story [2018, Grizzley Music], B+(***)

Mirio Cosottini

w/Andrea Melani, Tonino Miano, Alessio Pisani: Cardinal [2009, Grimedia Impressus], B+(***)

Roxy Coss

Roxy Coss [2009, Roxy Coss], B–
Restless Idealism [2014, Origin], B+(**)
The Future Is Female [2018, Posi-Tone], B
Disparate Parts [2022, Outside In Music], B+(**)

Mário Costa (1986– )

Oxy Patina [2017, Clean Feed], B+(**)
w/Cuong Vu, Benoît Delbecq, Bruno Chevillon: Chromosome [2022, Clean Feed], B+(*)

Simão Costa (1979– )

Beat With Out Byte [2021, Cipsela], B+(**)

George Cotsirilos

On the Rebop [2005, OA2], B
Past Present [2009, OA2], B+(*)
Variations [2013, OA2], B+(**)
Mostly in Blue [2017, OA2], B+(*)
George Cotsirilos Quartet: Refuge [2021, OA2], B+(*)

Andy Cotton

Last Stand at the Havemeyer Ranch [2009, Bju'ecords], B+(**)

Mike Cottone

Just Remember [2011, Mike Cottone Music], B

François Couturier (1950– )

Music for a While [2002, Émouvance]
Nostalgia: Song for Tarkovsky [2005, ECM], B+(*)
Un Jour Si Blanc [2008, ECM], B+(*)
Tarkovsky Quartet [2009, ECM], B+(*)

Cowboys and Frenchmen

Rodeo [2015, Outside In Music], B+(*)
Bluer Than You Think [2017, Outside In Music], B+(*)
Our Highway [2020, Outside In Music], B+(*)

Jon Cowherd

Pride and Joy [2022, Le Coq], B+(*)

Neil Cowley (1972– )

Displaced [2006, Hide Inside], A–
Loud Louder Stop [2007, Cake], B+(***)
Radio Silence [2009, Naim Jazz], B+(**)
The Face of Mount Moehill [2012, Naim Jazz], B+(***)
Touch and Flee [2014, Naim Jazz], B+(*)
Hall of Mirrors [2021, Mote], B+(**)

Kevin Crabb

Waltz for Dylan [2010, Crabbclaw], B+(*)

Dylan Cramer

Bumpin' on Sunset [2003, Nagel Heyer], B+

Tommy Crane

We're All Improvisers Now [2020–2021, Whirlwind], B+(*)

Dan Cray (1977– )

Save Us! [2005, BluJazz], B+
Live: Over Here Over Heard [2008, Crawdad], B
Meridies [2012, Origin], B+(*)
Outside In [2016, Origin], B+(**)

Crazy Doberman

Illusory Expansion [2019, Astral Spirits], B+(*)
"Everyone Is Rolling Down a Hill" or "The Journey to the Center of Some Arcane Mystery and the Entanglements of the Vines and Veins of the Cosmic and Unwieldy Millieu Encountered in the Midst of That Endeavor" [2020, Astral Spirits], B

Crimetime Orchestra

Life Is a Beautiful Monster [2004, Jazzaway], B+(**)

The Crimson Jazz Trio

The King Crimson Songbook Volume One [2005, Voiceprint], B+(***)
King Crimson Songbook, Volume 2 [2006, Inner Knot], B+(*)

Matt Criscuolo

Melancholia [2008, M], B–
Blippity Blat [2013, self-released], B
The Dialogue [2016, Jazzeria], B+(**)

Theo Croker (1985– )

In the Tradition [2008, Arbors], B+(*)
AfroPhysicist [2011, Okeh], B+(*)
Escape Velocity [2015, Okeh]
Star People Nation [2019, Sony Masterworks], B
BLK2LIFE // A Future Past [2021, Sony Masterworks], B
Jazz at Berlin Philharmonic XII: Sketches of Miles [2021, ACT], B+(**)
Live in Paris [2021, Masterworks, EP], B+(*)
Love Quantum [2022, Masterworks], B+(*)
By the Way [2023, Masterworks, EP], B+(*)

Theon Cross

Fyah [2017–2018, Gearbox], B+(*)
Intra-I [2021, New Soil], A–

David Crowell

Spectrum [2009, Innova], B+(***)

Jaiman Crunk

Encounters [2012, Origin], B–

Adam Cruz (1970– )

Milestone [2010, Sunnyside], B+(**)

Alexis Cuadrado

Metro [2001, Fresh Sound New Talent]
Visual [2004, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+
Puzzles [2007, Bju'ecords], B+(**)
Noneto Ibérico [2009, Bju'ecords], A–
Poética [2016, Sunnyside], B+(**)

Cuir

Chez Achekbush [2014, Fou], B+(*)

Adrian Cunningham

Walkabout [2011, self-released], B
Ain't That Right! The Music of Neal Hefti [2014, Arbors], B+(**)
Professor Cunningham and His Old School: The Lockdown Blues [2021, Arbors], B+(*)

Alex Cunningham

w/Claire Rousay: Specifically the Water [2020, Astral Spirits], B+(*)

Jeremy Cunningham

Re: Dawn (From Far) [2016, Ears & Eyes], B+(*)
The Weather Up There [2020, Northern Spy], B+(**)

Paulo Curado

The Bird, the Breeze and Mr. Filiano [2006, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Caleb Wheeler Curtis (1985– )

Ember: w/Orrin Evans: No One Is Any One [2020, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Heat Map [2021, Imani], B+(***)
Ember: August in March [2022, Imani], A–
The True Story of Bears and the Invention of the Battery [2024, Imani, 2CD], U

Jennifer Curtis

w/Tyshawn Sorey: Invisible Ritual [2020, New Focus], B+(**)

Luques Curtis (1983– )

Zaccai Curtis (1981– )

Nuestro Tango [2013, Truth Revolution]
Cubop Lives! [2024, Truth Revolution Recording Collective], B+(**)

Cyclone Trio

The Clear Revolution [2020, 577 Records], B+(**)

Jeremiah Cymerman (1980– )

Purification / Dissolution [2012, 5049], B
w/Christopher Hoffman, Brian Chase: Pale Horse [2013, 5049], B+(*)
w/Evan Parker, Nate Wooley: World of Objects [2013, 5049], B–
Pale Horse: Badlands [2015, 5049], B+(*)
w/Charlie Looker: A Horion Made of Canvas [2020, Astral Spirits], B+(*)
Body of Light [2022–2023, 5049], B+(*)

Tomasz Dabrowski

w/Tyshawn Sorey: Steps [2013, ForTune], B+(**)
Tom Trio: Radical Moves [2014, ForTune], B+(***)
Tomasz Dabrowski Ad Hoc: Ninjazz [2018, ForTune], B+(*)
Tomasz Dabrowski and the Individual Beings [2021, April], B+(***)

Linda Dachtyl

A Late One [2015, Chicken Coup/Summit], B+(**)

Daggerboard [2018– ]

Last Days of Studio A [2018–2019, Wide Hive], B+(*)
Daggerboard and the Skipper [2020–2021, Wide Hive], B+(*)
Escapement [2022, Wide Hive], B+(**)

Mark Dagley

Mystery of the Guitar [2011, Abaton Book Company], B+(**)

Amalie Dahl

Dafnie [2022, Sonic Transmissions], B+(**)
Amalie Dahl's Dafnie: Står Op Med Solen [2023, Sonic Transmissions/Aguirre], B+(***)

Thomas T. Dahl

Skydive Trio: Sun Moee [2014, Hubro], B+(***)

Tim Daisy

New Fracture Quartet: 1,000 Lights [2007, Not Two]
Streets in Time [2012, Relay], B+(**)
w/Mikolaj Trzaska: In This Moment [2012, Relay], B+(**)
The Tim Daisy Trio: A Fine Day in Berlin [2013, Relay], B+(**)
Steel Bridge Trio: Different Clocks [2015, Relay], B+(*)
Trio Red Space: Fields of Flat [2015, Relay], B+(**)
w/Marc Riordan: Joyride [2016, Relay], B+(***)
Relucent: Music for Marimba, Radios and Turntables [2016, Relay], B
Tim Daisy's Celebration Sextet: The Halfway There Suite [2016, Relay], B+(**)
October Music Vol. 2: 7 Compositions for Duet [2016, Relay], B+(**)
Red Nation "1" [2016, Relay], B+(**)
w/Ken Vandermark, Michael Thieke: Tryptych [2016, Relay], B+(**)
Music for Lying Still [2017, Relay, EP], B+(**)
Tim Daisy's Fulcrum Ensemble: Animation [2017, Relay], B+(***)
Configurations [2018, Relay], B+(**)

Joseph Daley

w/Earth Tones Ensemble: The Seven Deadly Sins [2010, Jaro], B+(***)
The Seven Heavenly Virtues [2013, Jodamusic], B+(*)
w/Warren Smith, Scott Robinson: The Tuba Trio Chronicles [2015, JoDa Locust Street Music], B+(**)

Damata

What's Damata [2021, Dugnad], B+(***)

Lao Dan

w/Deng Boyu: TUTU Duo [2019, NoBusiness], B+(***)

Benje Daneman

Light in the Darkness [2018, ACI], C+

Andrew D'Angelo (1965– )

Andrew D'Angelo Trio: Skadra Degis [2007, Skirl], B+(***)
Norman [2015, self-released], B+(***)

Jeremy Danneman

Lady Boom Boom [2013, Ropeadope], B+(***)
Help [2013, Ropeadope], B+(**)
Lost Signals [2013, Ropeadope], A–
w/Sophie Nzayisenga: Honey Wine [2015, Ropeadope], A–
The Big Fruit Salad [2022, Ropeadope], B+(*)

Alban Darche (1974– )

Dandy Dandie: Hypnos and Morphée [2019, Yolk], B+(*)

Isaac Darche

Boom-Bap!tism [2012, Bju'ecords], B+(*)
Team and Variations [2014, Challenge], B+(**)

Maria Da Rocha

Beetroot and Other Stories [2018, Shhpuma], B+(**)
w/Ernesto Rodrigues, Daniel Levin, João Madeira: Hoya [2022, Creative Sources], B+(**)

John Daversa

Junk Wagon: The Big Band Album [2011, BFM Jazz], B+(*)
Artful Joy [2012, BFM Jazz], B+(*)
Cuarentena: With Family at Home [2020, Tiger Turn], B+(**)

Norman David

At This Time [2011, CoolCraft], B+(*)

Roger Davidson (1952– )

Pensando En Ti [2005, Soundbrush], B+(*)
Bom Dia [2007, Soundbrush], B+(**)
w/Raúl Jaurena: Pasión por la Vida [2008, Soundbrush], B+(***)
Brazilian Love Song [2010, Soundbrush], A–
We Remember Helen [2011, Soundbrush], B+(***)
Journey to Rio [2011, Soundbrush, 2CD], B+(***)
Oração Para Amanhã / Prayer for Tomorrow [2016, Soundbrush], B+(**)

Ryan Davidson

Ryan Davidson Trio [2010, Debris Field], B+(*)

Tara Davidson

Duets [2014, Addo], B+(**)

Billie Davies

All About Love [2012, Cobra Basement], B+(**)

Josephine Davies

Satori [2016, Whirlwind], A–
Josephine Davies' Satori: In the Corners of Clouds [2018, Whirlwind], A–
Satori: How Can We Wake? [2020, Whirlwind], B+(***)

Rick Davies (1951–2015)

Siempre Salsa [2006, Emlyn]
Salsa Norteña [2012, Emlyn], B+(***)
Thugtet [2015, Emlyn], B+(**)

Tim Davies (1972– )

Dialmentia [2007, Origin], B+(**)
The Expensive Train Set [2013–2015, Origin], B

Caroline Davis (1981– )

Live Work and Play [2012, Ears and Eyes], B+(**)
Doors: Chicago Storylines [2013, Ears & Eyes], B+(***)
Heart Tonic [2018, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Alula [2017, New Amsterdam], B+(*)
Portals, Volume 1: Mourning [2020, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Caroline Davis' Alula: Captivity [2021, Ropeadope], A–

Craig Davis

Tone Paintings: The Music of Dodo Marmarosa [2021, MCG Jazz], B+(***)

Evelyn Davis

Drone Trio: w/Fred Frith, Phillip Greenlief: Lantskap Logic [2013, Clean Feed], B+(*)
w/Fred Frith, Phillip Greenlief: Lantskap Logic: Hidden Danger Lete Me In [2022, Clean Feed], B+(*)

Jamale Davis

Run With the Hunted [2024, SteepleChase], B+(**)

Jeff Davis

We Sleep Outside [2007, Loyal Label]
Leaf House [2011, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
Dragon Father [2013, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)
The Fastness [2019, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)

Jon Davis

One Up Front [2012, Posi-Tone], B+(**)

On Ka'a Davis

Seed Of Djuke [2009, Live Wired Music], B+(***)
Djoukoujou! [2009, Tzadik], B+(***)
Here's to Another Day and Night for the LWA of the Woke [2024, Tzadik], B+(*)

Keith Davis

Still [2013, LoNote], B+(**)

Kris Davis (1980– )

Lifespan [2003, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)
The Slightest Shift [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)
Ridd Quartet: Fiction Avalanche [2005, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Rye Eclipse [2007, Fresh Sound New Talent], A–
w/Ingrid Laubrock, Tyshawn Sorey: Paradoxical Frog [2009, Clean Feed], B+(*)
Aeriol Piano [2009, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Paradoxical Frog: Union [2011, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Capricorn Climber [2012, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Massive Threads [2012, Thirsty Ear], B+(***)
Waiting for You to Grow [2013, Clean Feed], A–
Kris Davis Infrasound: Save Your Breath [2014, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Duopoly [2015, Pyroclastic], B+(***)
w/Craig Taborn: Octopus [2017, Pyroclastic], A–
w/Matt Mitchell, Aruán Ortiz, Matthew Shipp: New American Songbooks: Volume 2 [2018, Sound American], B+(**)
Diatom Ribbons [2018, Pyroclastic], B+(***)
Kris Davis Diatom Ribbons: Live at the Village Vanguard [2022, Pyroclastic, 2CD], A–
The Kris Davis Trio: Run the Gauntlet [2024, Pyroclastic], B+(***)

Mel Davis

It's About Time! [2006, TomTom], C+

Orbert Davis

Orbert Davis' Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble: Havana Blue [2013, 3Sixteen], B+(**)

Stephen Davis

w/Ralph Alessi, Kris Davis: Sugar Blade [2015, Babel], B+(**)

Dawn of Midi

First [2010, Accretions], B+(***)
Dysnomia [2013, Thirsty Ear], B+(***)

Colin Dean

Shiwasu [2010, Roots and Grooves], B+(**)

Dan Dean

251 [2009, Origin], B
Fanfare for the Common Man [2017–2018, Origin Classical], B–

Jamael Dean

Black Space Tapes [2019, Stones Throw], B+(*)
Primordial Waters [2021, Stones Throw], B+(*)

Chuck Deardorf (1954– )

Transparence [2007–2010, Origin], B+(**)
Perception [2017–2018, Origin], B+(**)

Michael Dease (1982– )

Clarity [2007, Blues Black]
Grace [2010, Jazz Legacy]
Coming Home [2012, D Clef], B+(*)
Reaching Out [2017, Posi-Tone], B
Bonafide [2018, Posi-Tone], B+(**)
Never More Here [2019, Posi-Tone], B+(**)
Give It All You Got [2019, Posi-Tone], B+(*)
Best Next Thing [2022, Posi-Tone], B+(*)
The Other Side: The Music of Gregg Hill [2022, Origin], B+(*)
Swing Low [2023, Posi-Tone], B+(**)
Found in Space: The Music of Gregg Hill [2022, Origin], B+(***)

De Beren Gieren

w/Susana Santos Silva: The Detour Fish: Live in Ljubljana [2014, Clean Feed], B+(**)
One Mirrors Many [2015, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Guillaume de Chassy

w/Daniel Yvinec: Wonderful World [2004–2005, Sunnyside], B+(*)

Graham Dechter

Right on Time [2008, Capri], B+(**)
Takin' It There [2012, Capri], B+(*)
Major Influence [2018, Capri], B+(**)

Sam Decker

Shrove [2020, Sunnyside], B+(*)

Decoy

Vol. 1: Spirit [2009, Bo Weavil]
w/Joe McPhee: Oto [2009, Bo Weavil], B+(***)
w/Joe McPhee: Spontaneous Combustion [2011, Otoroku], B+(**)

Matija Dedic (1973– )

MD in NYC [2009, Origin], B

Deep Blue Organ Trio [2004– ]

Deep Blue Bruise [2004, Delmark], B
Goin' to Town: Live at the Green Mill [2005, Delmark], B+(*)
Folk Music [2007, Origin], B
Wonderful! [2010, Origin], B–

Raymond De Felitta (1964– )

The Raymond De Felitta Trio: Pre-War Charm [2019, Blujazz], B+(***)

Eli Degibri (1978– )

Emotionally Available [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B
Live at Louis 649 [2008, Anzic]
Israeli Song [2009, Anzic], B+(**)
Cliff Hangin' [2014, Blujazz], B+(*)
Henri and Rachel [2021, Degibri], B+(***)

Nina De Heney

w/Karin Johansson, Henrik Wartel: Quagmire [2018, Creative Sources], B+(*)

Kevin Deitz (1959– )

Skylines [2005–2008, Origin], B+(*)

Tineke de Jong

w/Albert van Veenendaal, Alan Purves, Hans Hasebos: Midday Moon [2008, Brokken], B+(**)

Lew Del Gatto

Katewalk [2000, Naxos]

Todd DelGiudice

Pencil Sketches [2010, OA2], B+(***)

Delirium

Eclexistence [2005, TUM], B+

Bram De Looze

Septych [2014, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Jon De Lucia

Face No Face [2005, Jonji Music], B+(*)
Luce Trio: Pieces, Vol. 1 [2011, Museum Clausum], B+(*)
Jon De Lucia Group: As the River Sings [2014, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)
The Brubeck Octet Project [2023, Musæum Clausum], B+(***)

Gonzalo Del Val

Koiné [2015, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)

De Nazaten

w/James Carter: Skratyology [2007, Strotbrock], A–
w/James Carter: For Now [2009, Strotbrock], A–

Michael Denhoff

w/Ulrich Phillipp, Jörg Fischer: Trio Improvications for Campanula, Bass and Percussion [2014, Sporeprint, 2CD], B+(***)

Allen Dennard

Flashback [2022, Allen Dennard Music], B+(*)

Charlie Dennard

5 O'Clock Charlie [2015, self-released], B+(*)

Jeff Denson (1976– )

w/Joshua White: I'll Fly Away [2013, Pfmentum], B+(***)
w/Claudio Puntin: Two [2014, Pfmentum], B+(**)
w/Lee Konitz: Jeff Denson Trio + Lee Konitz [2015, Ridgeway], B+(*)
Concentric Circles [2016, Ridgeway], B–
w/Romain Pilon, Brian Blade: Between Two Worlds [2019, Ridgeway], B+(*)
w/Romain Pilon, Brian Blade: Finding Light [2022, Ridgeway], B+(*)

Alessandro D'Episcopo (1959– )

Meraviglioso [2005, Altrisuoni], B+(**)

Rob Derke

Blue Divide [2013, Zoho], B+(***)

Carlo De Rosa (1970– )

Brain Dance [2009, Cuneiform], A–

Randal Despommier

Dio C'è [2020, Outside In Music], B
A Midsummer Odyssey [2022, Sunnyside], B+(***)

Michael Dessen

Michael Dessen Trio: Between Shadow and Space [2007, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Michael Dessen Trio: Forget the Pixel [2010, Clean Feed], B+(*)
Michael Dessen Trio: Resonating Abstractions [2013, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Michael Dessen Trio: Somewhere in the Upstream [2016, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Julien Desprez

w/Luís Lopes: Boa Tarde [2016, Shhpuma], B+(**)

Detroit Bop Quintet

Two Birds [2014, TQM, EP], B+(*)

Deux Maisons

For Sale [2013, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Marc Devine

Inspiration [2017, ITI], B+(***)

Dharma Down

Owl Dreams [2023, Dharma Down], B+(*)

José Dias

After Silence, Vol. 1 [2017, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Robert Diack

Lost Villages [2018, self-released], B+(*)

Greg Diamond (1977– )

Dançando Com Ale [2007, Chasm], B+(*)

Joan Díaz (1967– )

Joan Díaz Trio: w/Silvia Perez: We Sing Bill Evans [2008, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)

Giovanni Di Domenico (1977– )

Peter Jacquemyn, Chris Corsano: A Little Off the Top [2013, NoBusiness], B+(***)

Aaron Diehl (1985– )

The Bespoke Man's Narrative [2013, Mack Avenue], B+(*)
Space Time Continuum [2015, Mack Avenue], B+(**)
The Vagabond [2020, Mack Avenue], B+(*)
Aaron Diehl and the Knights: The Zodiac Suite [2023, Mack Avenue], B–

John Dierker (1970– )

w/Jeff Arnal: Astral Chronology [2022–2023, Mahakala Music], U

Vito Dieterle

Anemone [2018, Ride Symbol], B+(***)
w/Joel Forrester: Status Sphere [2019, Ride Symbol], B+(**)

Lars Dietrich

Stand Alone [2010, self-released], B

Paul Dietrich

We Always Get There [2013, Blujazz], B+(*)

Jon Di Fiore

Yellow Petals [2013, Third Freedom Music], B+(***)

John Dikeman (1983– )

w/William Parker, Hamid Drake: Live at La Resistenza [2014, El Negocito], B+(***)
w/Luis Vicente, Hugo Antunes, Gabriel Ferrandini: Salão Brazil [2016, NoBusiness], B+(*)
w/George Hadow, Dirk Serries, Martina Verhoeven, Luic Vicente: Ideal Principle [2016, Raw Tonk], B+(***)
w/Hamid Drake: Live in Chicago [2018, Doek Raw], B+(*)
w/Peter Ajtai, Nicolas Field: The Throes [2018, Orbit577], B+(*)
w/Stefan Gonzalez, Ingebrigt Håker Flaten, Jonathan F Horne: Texas Butt Biters [2019, Astral Spirits], B+(*)

Stacey Dillard (1977– )

One [2008, Smalls], B+(***)

Christian Dillingham

Cascades [2021, Greenleaf Music], B+(***)

Mike Dillon

Battery Milk [2006, Hyena], B+(**)

Sam Dillon

Out in the Open [2018, Cellar Live], B+(**)
Force Field [2018, Posi-Tone], B+(*)

Dim Lighting

Your Miniature Motion [2014, Off], B+(*)

John DiMartino

Passion Flower: The Music of Billy Strayhorn [2019, Sunnyside], B+(**)

Jeff Dingler

In Transit [2017, self-released], B+(**)

Chris Dingman (1980– )

Waking Dreams [2011, Between Worlds Music], B+(*)
The Subliminal and the Sublime [2013, Inner Arts Initiative], B+(*)
Embrace [2020, Inner Arts Initiative], B+(*)
Journeys Vol. 1 [2022, self-released], B+(*)

Dinosaur

Together, as One [2016, Edition], B+(**)
Wonder Trail [2018, Edition], B
To the Earth [2019, Edition], B+(**)

Dominique Di Piazza (1959– )

Princess Sita [2007, Sunnyside], B+(*)

Andrew Diruzza

Shapes and Analogies [2015, self-released], B+(**)

Ron di Salvio (1946– )

Essence of Green: A Tribute to Kind of Blue [2005, Origin], B–
Songs for Jazz Legends [2006, Blujazz], B
w/Bart Plateau: The Puglia Suite [2017, Blujazz], B–

District Five

Decoy [2017, Intakt], B+(**)

Dither

Dither [2010, Henceforth], B+(*)

Diverse

Diverse [2009, Origin], B–

Dahi Divine

The Element [2013, Right Direction], B+(**)

Eric DiVito

Breaking the Ice [2011, Pioneer Jazz Collection], B+(*)
The Second Time Around [2013, Pioneer Jazz Collection], B+(*)

Divr

Is This Water [2022, We Jazz], B+(*)

Akua Dixon (1948– )

Akua Dixon [2014, Akua's Music], B+(***)
Akua's Dance [2016, Akua's Music], B+(**)

Jordon Dixon

On! [2019, self-released], B+(***)

Rob Dixon

The Rob Dixon/Steve Allee Quintet: w/Steve Allee: Standards Deluxe [2023, self-released], B+(**)

Philip Dizack

Beyond a Dream [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
End of an Era [2012, Truth Revolution], B+(**)

Eldar Djangirov (1987– )

Eldar [2005, Sony Classical], B
Re-Imagination [2006, Masterworks Jazz], B+(*)
Virtue [2008, Masterworks Jazz], B+(**)
Three Stories [2009, Masterworks Jazz], B
Bach Brahms Prokofiev [2012, Motema], B–
Breakthrough [2012, Motema], B+(**)

Django Festival Allstars

Live at Birdland 2012 [2012, Three's a Crowd], B+(**)

Marko Djordjevic

Something Beautiful 1709–2110 [2013, Goalkeeper], B+(**)

Dr. Macaroni Brass Band [2004– ]

Cum Laude [2004, TCB], B+

Dog Leg Dilemma

Not This Time [2016, self-released], B+(*)

Dogwood

Hecate's Hounds [2018, Nusica.org], B+(**)

Bryan Doherty

Rigamarole [2007, Origin], B+(*)
Hood Smoke: Laid Up in Ordinary [2012, Origin], C+

Arnaud Dolmen

w/Leonardo Montana: LéNo [2023, Quai Son], B+(**)

The Dominant 7 and The Jazz Arts Messengers

Fourteen Channels [2010, Tapestry], B+(***)

David Dominique

Mask [2018, Orenda], C

Jason Domnarski

Notes From Underground [2007, no label], B

Pat Donaher

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

Matthieu Donarier (1976– )

w/Albert van Veenendaal: The Visible Ones [2010–2012, Clean Feed], B+(**)
w/Santiago Quintans: Sun Dome [2017, Clean Feed], B–

Kui Dong (1966– )

Pangu's Song [2004, New World]
Hands Like Waves Untold [2007, Other Minds]
w/Larry Polansky, Christian Wolff: Trio [2012, Henceforth], B+(***)

Chris Donnelly

Solo [2008, ALMA], B+(*)
Metamorphosis [2011, ALMA], B–
Myriad 3: w/Dan Fortin, Ernesto Cervini: Tell [2012, ALMA], B+(**)
Myriad 3: The Where [2014, ALMA], B+(**)
Myriad 3: Moons [2016, ALMA], B+(*)
Vera [2018, ALMA], B+(*)

Henrik Otto Donner (1939–2013)

w/TUMO: And It Happened . . . the Music of Henrik Otto Donner [2012, TUM], B+(**)

Dopolarians

Garden Party [2019, Mahakala], B+(***)
The Bond [2021, Mahakala], B+(***)
Sunday Morning Sermon [2022, Mahakala Music], B+(**)
Blues for Alvin Fielder: Live at Crosstown Arts, Memphis [2022, Mahakala Music], B+(**)

Tashi Dorji

w/Tyler Damon: To Catch a Bird in a Net of Wind [2018, Trost], B+(***)
Stateless [2020, Drag City], B+(*)
w/Susie Ibarra: Master of Time [2020, Astral Spirits], B+(**)

Giuseppe Doronzo (1987– )

Goya [2018, Tora]
w/Andy Moor, Frank Rosaly: Futuro Ancestrale [2022, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Welf Dorr

Funk Monk 2002 [2002, self-released], B+(*)
w/Kenny Wolleson, Jonathan Finlayson, Henock Temesgen, Shoko Nagai: Flowers for Albert [2005, self-released], B+(**)
Welf Dorr Unit: Blood [2018, Creative Sources], B+(*)
w/Dmitry Ishenko, Joe Hertenstein: Pandemic House Sessions [2020, self-released], B+(***)
w/Elias Meister, Dmitri Ishenko, Kenny Wollesen: So Far So Good [2022, self-released], A–

Marcelo Dos Reis (1984– )

w/Luis Vicente, Théo Ceccaldi, Valentin Ceccaldi: Chamber 4 [2013, FMR], B+(**)
w/Angélica V. Salvi: Concentric Rinds [2013, Cipsela], B+(*)
Flora [2023, JACC], B+(***)
w/Luís Vicente: (Un)prepared Pieces for Guitar and Trumpet [2023, Cipsela], A–

Dezron Douglas

w/Brandee Younger: Force Majeure [2020, International Anthem], B+(***)
Atalaya [2021, International Anthem], B+(***)

Thom Douvan

Brother Brother [2014, self-released], B

David Dove

w/Joe McPhee: Where's the Wine? [2023, C.I.A.], B+(***)

Kit Downes

Enemy: Enemy [2016, Edition], B+(**)
Obsidian [2016, ECM], B
w/Petter Eldh, James Maddren: Vermillion [2021, ECM], B+(*)

Mike Downes

Root Structure [2016, Addo], B+(*)

Andrew Downing (1973– )

w/Jim Lewis, David Occhipinti: Bristles [2013, Occdav Music], B+(*)
Otterville [2016, self-released, 2CD], B

Chet Doxas (1980– )

Sidewalk Etiquette [2004, Justin Time], B
Rich in Symbols [2017, Ropeadope], B+(*)
You Can't Take It With You [2019, Whirlwind], B+(**)

Kaja Draksler (1987– )

The Lives of Many Others [2013, Clean Feed], B+(**)
w/Susana Santos Silva: This Love [2015, Clean Feed], B+(*)
Gledalec [2016, Clean Feed, 2CD], B
w/Petter Eldh, Christian Lillinger: Punkt. Vrt. Plastik [2016, Intakt], A–
Kaja Draksler Octet: Out for Stars [2019, Clean Feed], B–
Punkt. Vrt. Plastik: w/Peter Eldh, Christian Lillinger: Somit [2020, Intakt], B+(***)
Punkt. Vrt. Plastik: Zurich Concert [2021, Intakt], B+(***)
w/Susana Santos Silva: Grow [2021, Intakt], B

Benjamin Drazen (1972– )

Inner Lights [2010, Posi-Tone], B+(**)

Casey Driessen

Oog [2009, Red Shoe]

Kermit Driscoll (1956– )

Reveille [2010, Nineteen-Eight], B+(**)

Lara Driscoll

Woven Dreams [2019, Firm Roots Music], B+(***)

Rick Drumm

Return From the Unknown [2010, self-released], B+(*)

Anne Drummond

Like Water [2007, ObliqSound], C+
Revolving [2012, Origin], B

Andrew Drury

The Drum [2014, self-released], B–
Content Provider [2014, self-released], B

Antoine Drye

Antoine Dry With Strings: Retreat to Beauty (Oblation Vol. 3: Providence!) [2021, Cellar Music], B+(*)

Brian Drye (1975– )

Bizingas: Bizingas [2010, NCM East], B+(***)
Drye and Drye: Open Letter [2011, NCM East], B+(**)
Bizingas: Eggs Up High [2015, NCM East], B+(**)

Ollie Dudek

The Scenic Route Trio: Flight of Life [2021, self-released], B+(*)

Laura Dubin

Live at the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival [2016, self-released, 2CD], B+(*)

Benjamin Duboc (1969– )

Primare Cantus [2011, Ayler]
St. James Infirmary [2013, Improvising Beings], B+(*)
w/Jean-Luc Petit: Double-Basse: This Is Not Art [2013, Clean Feed], B+(*)

Scott DuBois (1978– )

Banshees [2007, Sunnyside], A–
Black Hawk Dance [2009, Sunnyside], B+(***)
Landscape Scripture [2011, Sunnyside], B+(***)
Autumn Wind [2017, ACT], B+(***)
Summer Water [2021, Sunnyside], B+(*)

Gregory Dudzienski

Gregory Dudzienski Quartet: Beautiful Moments [2019, OA2], B+(*)

Ismael Dueñas (1975– )

La Tiranía de la Cosa [2003, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+
Mirage [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)
Jazz Ateu [2009, Quadrant], A–

Greg Duncan

Unveiled [2007, OA2], B+(**)

Jacob Duncan

w/John Goldsby, Jason Tiemann: The Innkeeper's Gun [2009, Bass Lion Music], B+(**)

Chris Dundas

Oslo Odyssey [2014, BLM, 2CD], B+(***)

Maya Dunietz (1981– )

w/John Edwards, Steve Noble: Cousin It [2012, Hopscotch], B+(***)

Boyd Lee Dunlop (1926–2013)

The Lake Reflections: Solo Piano Improvisations [2012, Mr. B Sharp], B+(**)

Nick Dunston

Atlantic Extraction [2019, Out of Your Head], B+(**)
Atlantic Extraction: Live at Threes [2020, Out of Your Head Untamed], B+(**)
Skultura [2022, Fun in the Church], B
Cola Voce [2022, Out of Your Head], B+(**)

Kait Dunton (1983– )

Mountain Suite [2012, Real and Imagined Music], B+(**)

Duo Nueva Finlandia

Short Stories [2005, TUM], B+

Jens Düppe (1974– )

Ego_D [2022, Enja/Yellowbird], B+(***)

Hélène Duret (1988– )

FUR: w/Benjamin Sauzereau, Maxime Rouayroux: Bond [2023, Budapest Music Center], B+(**)

Andrew Durkin

Breath of Fire [2016, PJCE], B+(***)

Louis Durra (1961– )

The Best of All Possible Worlds [2011, Lot], B
Rocket Science [2012, Lot], B+(*)

Jeremy Dutton

Anyone Is Better Than Here [2023, self-released], B+(**)

Morten Duun

Code Breaker [2024, Cmntx], B+(*)

Gui Duvignau

w/Jacob Sacks, Nathan Ellman-Bell: Live in Red Hook [2022, Sunnyside], B+(*)

Phil Dwyer

Changing Seasons [2011, ALMA], C+

Mia Dyberg (1986– )

Ticket! [2017, Clean Feed], B+(***)
Mia Dyberg Trio: Timestretch [2022, Clean Feed], B+(*)

The Dymaxion Quartet

Sympathetic Vibrations [2010, Dymaxion Quartet], B+(**)

Krzysztof Dys (1982– )

Toys [2014, ForTune], B+(**)

Dystil

Dystil [2017, Clean Feed], B+(*)

EABS (Electo-Acoustic Beat Sessions)

Puzzle Mixtape [2012–2015, Astigmatic], B+(**)
Repetitions (Letters to Krzysztof Komeda) [2017, Astigmatic], B+(***)
Repetitions (Letters to Krzysztof Komeda): Live at Jazz Club Hipnoza (Katowice) [2018, Astigmatic], B+(***)
Slavic Spirits [2019, Astigmatic], B+(*)
w/Jaubi: In Search of a Better Tomorrow [2023, Astigmatic], B+(***)

Earprint

Earprint [2016, Endectomorph Music], B+(**)

East West Quintet

Vast [2007, Native Language Music], C+
Anthem [2011, self-released], B–

Silke Eberhard (1972– )

Mohnmarzipan [2006, Intuition]
Potsa Lotsa: The Complete Works of Eric Dolphy [2009–2010, Jazzwerkstatt, 2CD], B+(*)
w/Dave Burrell: Darlingtonia [2010, Jazzwerkstatt], B+(***)
w/Ulrich Gumpert: Peanuts and Vanities [2011, Jazzwerkstatt], B+(**)
Potsa Lotsa Plus: Plays Love Suite by Eric Dolphy [2014, Jazzwerkstatt], B+(**)
w/Jan Roder, Kay Lubke: The Being Inn [2016, Intakt], A–
w/Dave Rempis, Kent Kessler, Mike Reed: Exposure [2017, Aerophonic], B+(***)
Potsa Lotsa XL: Silk Songs for Space Dogs [2019, Leo], A–
Silke Eberhard Trio: w/Jan Roder, Kay Lübke: Being the Up and Down [2020, Intakt], A–
Potsa Lotsa XL & Youjin Sung: w/Youjin Sung: Gaya [2021, Trouble in the East], B+(*)

Michael Echaniz

Seven Shades of Violet (Rebiralost) [2023, Ridgeway], B+(*)

Echoes of Swing

4 Jokers in the Pack [2006, Echoes of Swing], B+(*)
Message From Mars [2011, Echoes of Swing], B+(***)
Blue Pepper [2013, ACT], B+(*)
Dancing [2015, ACT], B+(*)
Bix: A Tribute to Bix Beiderbecke [2016, ACT, 2CD]

Yelena Eckemoff (1962– )

Cold Sun [2009, Yelena Music], B+(**)
Grass Catching the Wind [2009–2010, Yelena Music], B+(**)
w/Darek Oleszkiewicz, Peter Erskine: Flying Steps [2010, Yelena Music], B+(**)
Forget-Me-Not [2011, Yelena Music], B+(***)
Glass Song [2012, Yelena Music], B+(**)
Desert [2015, L&H Production], B+(***)
Better Than Gold and Silver [2018, L&H Production, 2CD], B+(**)
w/Manu Katché: Colors [2017, L&H Production], B+(***)
Nocturnal Animals [2018, L&H Production, 2CD], B+(**)
Adventures of the Wildflower [2019, L&H Production, 2CD], B+(**)
I Am a Stranger in This World [2016–2020, L&H Production, 2CD], B+(*)
Lonely Man and His Fish [2021, L&H Production, 2CD], B+(***)
Romance of the Moon [2023, L&H Production], B+(***)

Rachel Eckroth

One [2022, Blackbird Sessions], B+(*)

Eco D'Alberi

Eco D'Alberi [2008–2009, Porter], B+(**)

Vince Ector

Vince Ector Organotomy Trio +: Live @ the Side Door [2020, Cabo Verde], B+(**)

Gilad Edelman

My Groove, Your Move [2011, Sharp Nine], B+(**)

Nataniel Edelman (1991– )

Nathaniel Edelman Trio: w/Michael Formanek, Michaël Attias: Un Ruido De Agua [2022, Clean Feed], B+(***)

Kirsten Edkins

Art and Soul [2015, self-released], B+(*)

Zé Eduardo

A Jazzar No Zeca [2004, Cleen Feed]
w/Jack Walrath: "Bad Guys" [2004, Clean Feed], B+(*)
Jazz Ar: Live in Capuchos [2008, Clean Feed], B

Colin Edwin

w/Lorenzo Feliciati: Twinscapes [2013, RareNoise], B+(***)
w/Lorenzo Feliciati: Twinscapes Vol. 2: A Modern Approach to the Dancefloor [2018, RareNoise], B+(**)

Florian Egli

Florian Egli Weird Beard: Everything Moves [2015, Intakt], B+(***)
Weird Beard: w/Dave Gisler, Martina Berther, Rico Baumann: Orientation [2017, Intakt], B+(**)

Peter Ehwald (1978– )

w/Jonas Burkwinkel, Robert Landfermann, Andreas Lang: Double Trouble [2013, Jazzwerkstatt], B+(***)

Mathias Eick (1979– )

The Door [2007, ECM], B+(**)
Skala [2009–2010, ECM], A–
Midwest [2014, ECM], B+(**)
When We Leve, B+(**)

Taylor Eigsti (1984– )

Taylor's Dream [2001, DIW]
Resonance [2003, Bop City]
Lucky to Be Me [2005, Concord], B–
Let It Come to You [2008, Concord], B
Daylight at Midnight [2010, Concord], B–

Mats Eilertsen (1975– )

Rubicon [2015, ECM], B+(***)
And Then Comes the Night [2018, ECM], B+(**)
Hymn for Hope [2020, Hemli], B+(***)

Shauli Einav (1982– )

Opus One [2010, Plus Loin Music], B+(*)
Generations [2012, Posi-Tone], B+(**)

Wendy Eisenberg

The Machinic Unconscious [2018, Tzadik]
w/Shane Parish: Nervous Systems [2018, Verses]
Bloodletting [2019, Out of Your Head], B+(*)
Auto [2020, Ba Da Bing], B+(*)
Viewfinder [2022–2023, American Dreams], B+(**)

Harris Eisenstadt (1975– )

Jalolu [2004, CIMP], B+
The Soul and Gone [2004, 482 Music], B+
The All Seeing Eye + Octets [2007, Poo-Bah]
Guewel [2008, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Canada Day [2008, Clean Feed], B+(*)
Woodblock Prints [2010, NoBusiness], B+(**)
Canada Day II [2010, Songlines], B+(***)
w/Ellery Eskelin, Angelica Sanchez: September Trio [2010, Clean Feed], B+(***)
The Destructive Element [2012, Clean Feed], A–
Golden State [2013, Songlines], B+(**)
Golden State II [2014, Songlines], B+(***)
Old Growth Forest [2015, Clean Feed], B+(***)
Harris Eisenstadt Canada Day Quartet: On Parade in Parede [2016, Clean Feed], B+(**)
w/Mivos Quartet: Whatever Will Happen That Will Also Be [2015, NoBusiness], B+(*)
Recent Developments [2016, Songlines], B+(**)
Canada Day Quartet Live [2018, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Nathan Eklund (1978– )

The Crooked Line [2006, Jazz Excursion]
Trip to the Casbah [2008, Jazz Excursion], B+(***)
Coin Flip [2009, OA2], B
Crafty Christmas [2011, OA2], B–

Petter Eldh (1983– )

Koma Saxo [2018, We Jazz], B+(**)
Koma Saxo: Live [2019, We Jazz], B+(***)
Koma Saxo: Post Koma [2021, We Jazz], B+(*)

The Elec Tet

Shiny Metal Objects [2013, Blujazz], B

Electric Squeezebox Orchestra

Cheap Rent [2015, OA2], B+(*)
The Falling Dream [2017, OA2], B

The Electrics [2000– ]

Chain of Accidents [2000, Ayler], B+(*)

Elephant9 [2008– ]

Dodovoodoo [2008, Rune Grammofon]
Walk the Nile [2010, Rune Grammofon]
Atlantis [2012, Rune Grammofon]
w/Reine Fiske: Silver Mountain [2015, Rune Grammofon], B+(*)
Psychedelic Backfire I [2019, Rune Grammofon], B+(*)
w/Reine Fiske: Psychedelic Backfire II [2019, Rune Grammofon], B+(**)
Arrival of the Elders [2020, Rune Grammofon], B+(**)

Sarah Elgeti

Into the Open [2010, Your Favourite Jazz], B
Sarah Elgeti Quartet With Friends: Dawn Comes Quietly [2019, Gateway Music], B

Duke Ellington Legacy

Thank You Uncle Edward [2007, Renma], B+(**)
w/Houston Person: Single Petal of a Rose [2011, Renma], B+(**)

Moppa Elliott (1978– )

Moppa Elliott's Mostly Other People Do the Killing [2004, Hot Cup], B+(***)
Still Up in the Air [2015, Hot Cup], B+(**)
Jazz Band / Rock Band / Dance Band [2017–2018, Hot Cup, 2CD], A–
Acceleration Due to Gravity: Jonesville: Music by and for Sam Jones [2023, Hot Cup, EP], B+(***)
Advancing on a Wild Pitch: Disasters Vol. 2 [2023, Hot Cup], A–

Mike Ellis

Chicago Spontaneous Combustion Suite [2000, Alpha Pocket], B+(**)
Bahia Band [2005, Alpha Pocket], A–

Steve Elmer (1941– )

Fire Down Below [2008, Steve Elmer], B+(*)

Amir ElSaffar (1977– )

Two Rivers [2007, Pi], B+(***)
w/Hafez Modirzadeh: Radif Suite [2009, Pi], B+(**)
Inana [2011, Pi], B+(***)
Alchemy [2013, Pi], B+(***)
Crisis [2015, Pi], A–
w/Rivers of Sound: The Other Shore [2020, Outnote], B+(***)

Steve Elson

Mott & Broome [2008, Lips & Fingers Music], B+(*)

Paul Elwood (1958– )

Stanley Kubrick's Mountain Home [2011, Innova]
Nice Folks [2011, Innova], B+(***)

Pablo Embon

Reminiscent Moods [2018–2019, self-released], B–

Signe Emmeluth

Emmeluth's Amoeba: Polyp [2017, Øra Fonogram], B+(*)
Emmeluth's Amoeba: Chimaera [2019, Øra Fonogram], B+(***)
Hi Hello I'm Signe [2020, Relative Pitch], B
The A-Z of Microwave Cookery [2020, Astral Spirits], B+(***)
Emmeluth's Amoeba: Nonsense [2021, Moserobie], A–
Banshee [2023, Motvind], B+(***)

Empirical [2007– ]

Out 'n' In [2009, Naim Jazz], B+(**)
Elements of Truth [2011, Naim Jazz], B+(**)
Tabula Rasa [2013, Naim Jazz, 2CD]
Connection [2015, Cuneiform], B+(***)
Wonder Is the Beginning [2022, Whirlwind], B+(**)

Empty Cage Quartet [2006– ]

Stratostrophic [2006, Clean Feed], B+(*)
Gravity [2008, Clean Feed], B+(***)
w/Patrice Soletti, Aurélien Besnard: Take Care of Floating [2008, Rude Awakening], B+(**)

Johannes Enders (1967– )

Enders Room: Hotel Alba [2006, Tuition], B+(**)

Shane Endsley

Then the Other [2010, Low Electrical], B+(*)

Kent Engelhardt

w/Stephen Enos: Madd for Tadd: "Central Avenue Swing" & "Our Delight" [2020, Tighten Up], B+(***)

The Engines [2006– ]

The Engines [2006, Okka Disk], B+(**)
Wire and Brass [2008, Okka Disk]
w/John Tchicai: Other Violets [2011, Not Two], B+(***)
Wooden Legs [2011, Aerophonic], B+(***)

Darren English

Imagine Nation [2014, Hot Shoe], B+(*)

Craig Enright (1957– )

La Belleza . . . [2008, self-released], B+(***)

Hannes Enzlberger

Tango 1–8 [2001, Between the Lines]

Equal Interest [2000– ]

Equal Interest [2000, Omnitone]

The Equity and Social Justice Quartet

The Whisper of Flowers [2013, Edgetone], B+(**)
Argle-Bargle or Foofaraw [2018, Edgetone], B+(***)

Anil Eraslan (1981– )

Christoph Erb (1973– )

w/Jim Baker, Frank Rosaly: . . . Don't Buy Him a Parrot . . . [2014, Hatology], B+(***)

Shuteen Erdenebaatar

Shuteen Erdenebaatar Quartet: Rising Sun [2021, Motéma Music], B+(***)

Daniel Erdmann (1973– )

w/Samuel Rohrer: How to Catch a Cloud [2011, Intakt]
Daniel Erdmann's Velvet Revolution: A Moment of Zero G [2016, Budapest Music Center]
Daniel Erdmann's Velvet Revolution: Won't Put No Flag Out [2019, Budapest Music Center], B+(**)

Ari Erev

w/Yorai Oron, Gidron Pasahov: About Time [2008, self-released]
A Handful of Changes [2012, self-released], B+(***)
Flow [2015, self-released], B+(**)

Eric Erhardt

A Better Fate [2012, Tapestry], B+(*)

Sture Ericson

w/Pat Thomas, Raymond Strid: Bagman Live at Cafe Oto [2019, 577 Records], B+(**)

Espen Eriksen

w/Andy Sheppard: Perfectly Unhappy [2018, Rune Grammofon], A–
w/Andy Sheppard: In the Mountains [2022, Rune Grammofon], B+(***)
w/Andy Sheppard: As Good as It Gets [2023, Rune Grammofon], B+(**)

Wayne Escoffery (1975– )

Times Change [2001, Nagel Heyer]
Intuition [2003, Nagel Heyer], B–
Veneration [2006, Savant], B+(***)
Hopes and Dreams [2007, Savant], B+(*)
Uptown [2008, Posi-Tone], B+(*)
The Only Son of One [2011, Sunnyside], B+(***)
Live at Firehouse 12 [2013, Sunnyside], B+(*)
The Humble Warrior [2019, Smoke Sessions], B+(*)
Like Minds [2022, Smoke Sessions], B–

John Escreet (1984– )

Consequences [2008, Posi-Tone], B+(*)
Don't Fight the Inevitable [2010, Mythology], B+(*)
The Age We Live In [2010, Mythology], B+(*)
Sabotage and Celebration [2012, Whirlwind], B+(*)
The Unknown: Live in Concert [2016, Sunnyside], A–
Learn to Live [2018, Blue Room], B+(*)
w/Pera Krstajic, Anthony Fung: Cresta [2022, self-released], B+(*)
Seismic Shift [2022, Whirlwind], B+(***)
The Epicenter of Your Dreams [2023, Blue Room Music], B+(***)

Yoav Eshed (1989– )

w/Lex Korten, Massio Biolcati, Jongkuk Kim: A Way Out [2019, Sounderscore], B+(*)

Vicente Espí

Tras Coltrane [2006, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)

Gene Ess

A Thousand Summers [2012, SIMP], B+(**)
Fractal Attraction [2012, SIMP], B+(**)
Absurdist Theater [2016, SIMP], C

Essex Improviser's Collective

Lifting the Light [2012, Fred Taylor Music, 2CD], B+(**)

Esthesis Quartet

Esthesis Quartet [2021, Orenda], B

Oran Etkin

Kelenia [2009, Motéma], B+(***)
What's New? Reimagining Benny Goodman [2015, Motéma], B+(***)

John Ettinger

August Rain [2003, Ettinger Music], B+(**)
Kissinger in Space [2006, Ettinger Music], B+(***)
w/Pete Forbes: Inquatica [2007, Ettinger Music], B+(***)

Julieta Eugenio

Unaccompanied Saxophone Vol. 1 [2020, Greenleaf Music, EP], B+(**)
Jump [2021, Greenleaf Music], A–
Stay [2023, Cristalyn], A–

European Movement Jazz Orchestra

EMJO: Live in Coimbra [2010, Clean Feed], B+(*)

Charles Evans (1978– )

The King of All Instruments [2007–2008, Hot Cup], B+(**)
w/Neil Shah: Live at Saint Stephens [2009, Hot Cup], B+(*)
Subliminal Leaps [2013, More Is More], B+(**)
On Beauty [2014, More Is More], B

Falkner Evans

Climbing the Gates [2006, CAP]
Arc [2007, CAP]
The Point of the Moon [2010, CAP], B
Marbles [2019, CAP], B+(*)
Invisible Words [2021, CAP], B+(**)
Through the Lens [2022, CAP], B+(**)

The Gil Evans Orchestra

Hidden Treasures Monday Nights: Volume One [2016–2017, Bopper Spock Suns Music], B+(*)

Peter Evans (1981– )

More Is More [2005, Psi]
The Peter Evans Quartet [2007, Firehouse], B+(***)
Nature/Culture [2008, Psi, 2 CD]
Live in Lisbon [2009, Clean Feed], B+(***)
Ghosts [2010, More Is More], B+(*)
w/John Hébert, Kassa Overall: Zebulon [2012, More Is More], A–
w/Agustí Fernández, Mats Gustafsson: A Quietness of Water [2012, Not Two], B+(*)
Destination: Void [2013, More Is More], B+(*)
Anemone: w/John Butcher, Frederic Blondy, Clayton Thomas, Paul Lovens: A Wing Dissolved in Light [2013, NoBusiness], B+(***)
w/Agustí Fernandez, Barry Guy: Free Radicals at DOM [2018, Fundacja Sluchaj], B+(**)
Peter Evans Ensemble: Horizons [2018, More Is More]
Into the Silence [2019, More Is More]
w/Joel Ross, Nick Jozwiak, Savannah Harris: Being and Becoming [2019, More Is More], A–
Standards [2020, More Is More]
Pulverize the Sound: Black [2022, Relative Pitch]
Being & Becoming: Ars Memoria [2022–2023, More Is More], B+(***)

The Evenfall Quartet

Evenfall [2015, Blue Duchess], A–

Douglas Ewart (1946– )

Angles of Entrance [1990–98, Aarawak]
Songs of Sunlife: Inside the Didgeridu [2004, Innova]

The Exciting Trio [2004– ]

In Chicago There Is Willy [2004, 482 Music]

ExpEAR

w/Drew Gress: Vesper [2015, Kopasetic], B+(***)

Exploding Customer [2004– ]

Live at Tempere Jazz Happening [2004, Ayler], B+(***)
At Your Service [2005–2006, Ayler], B+(***)

Extended

Harbinger [2018, OA2], B+(**)
Without Notice [2022, self-released], B+(**)

Fabric Trio

Murmurs [2010, NoBusiness], B+(**)

Dave "Knife" Fabris

w/Ran Blake: Lettuce Prey [2010, Musea], B–

Fade In

Live Fast, Die a Legend [2021, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Mike Fahie (1976– )

Anima [2010, Bju'ecords], B+(***)

Fail Better!

Owt [2014, NoBusiness], B+(**)
The Fall [2017, JACC], B+(***)

Jeff Fairbanks

w/Fred Ho: Mulberry Street, B+(*)

Adam Fairhall (1978– )

w/Paul J. Rogers: Second-Hand Blues [2011, ASC]
The Imaginary Delta [2011, Slam], B+(**)
Friendly Ghosts [2017, Efpi], B+(***)

Bernard Falaise (1965– )

Clic [2007, Ambiences Magnetiques]

Carlos Falanga

Gran Coral [2014, UnderPool], B+(**)

James Falzone

Vox Arcana: Caro's Song [2014, Relay], B+(*)

Family Plan

Family Plan [2020, Endectomorph Music], B+(***)

Ayman Fanous

w/Jason Kaho Hwang: Zilzal [2011, Innova], B+(***)

Alon Farber (1974– )

Exposure [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
Optimistic View [2006, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
Hagiga: Reflecting on Freedom [2020, Origin], B
Alon Farber Hagiga: w/Dave Douglas: The Magician: Live in Jerusalem [2023, Origin], B+(***)

Michael Farley

Grain [2009, Innova], B+(**)

Adrean Farrugia (1974– )

w/Joel Frahm: Blued Dharma [2017, GB], A–

Fast 'N' Bulbous [2005– ]

Pork Chop Blue Around the Rind [2005, Cuneiform], B+(***)
Waxed Oop (An Impetuous Stream Bubbled Up) [2009, Cuneiform], A–

The Fat Babies

Chicago Hot [2012, Delmark], B+(***)
18th and Racine [2013, Delmark], B+(***)
Solid Gassuh [2016, Delmark], B+(**)

Fattigfolket

Le Chien et la Fille [2005, ILK], B+(**)
Park [2010, Ozella Music], B+(*)

Maria Faust (1979– )

w/Tim Dahl, Weasel Walter: Farm Fresh [2018, Gotta Let It Out], B+(***)
Maria Faust Jazz Catastrophe: 3rd Mutation: Moth [2023]

Hernâni Faustino

Twelve Bass Tunes [2020, Phonogram Unit], B+(***)

Margherita Fava (1995– )

Tatatu [2022, self-released], A–

Miguel Fdez-Vallejo

w/Miguel Villar: El Perro [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)

Steven Feifke (1991– )

Steven Feifke Big Band: Kinetic [2019, Outside In Music], B+(*)
The Role of the Rhythm Section [2022, La Reserve], B+(*)
w/Dijon Watson: Steven Feifke and Dijon Watson Present: Generation Gap Jazz Orchestra [2022, Cellar], B+(*)

Michael Fein

Four Flights Up [2005, Dreambox Media], B

Michael Feinberg (1987– )

With Many Hands [2010, self-released], B+(**)
The Elvin Jones Project [2012, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Blues Variant [2022, Criss Cross], B+(***)

Scott Feiner

A View From Below [2013, self-released], B

Michael Felberbaum

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

Nir Felder (1982– )

Golden Age [2011, Okeh], B+(***)
II [2020, Ropeadope], B+(*)

David Feldman (1977– )

Horizonte [2016, self-released], B+(*)

Lorenzo Feliciati

w/Lorenzo Esposito Fornasari: Berserk! [2012, Rare Noise], B+(*)
Koi [2015, Rare Noise], B+(***)
Elevator Man [2017, RareNoise], B+(**)
w/Michele Rabbia: Antikythera [2019, RareNoise], B+(**)

Sergi Felipe

Whisper Songs [2011, UnderPool], B+(*)
Whisper Songs: Bambú Es Libre En El Espacio [2013, UnderPool], B+(*)

Alan Ferber (1975– )

The Compass [2006, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
Music for Nonet and Strings / Chamber Songs [2009, Sunnyside], B+(*)
March Sublime [2012, Sunnyside], B+(*)
Roots and Transitions [2016, Sunnyside], B
Alan Ferber Big Band: Jigsaw [2016, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Alan Ferber Nonet: Up High, Down Low [2022, Sunnyside], B+(**)

André Fernandes (1976– )

Kinetic [2018, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Mané Fernandes

Enter the Squigg [2021, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Hugo Fernandez

Cosmogram [2014, Origin], B+(**)
Ozean [2022, Origin], B+(***)

Gabriel Ferrandini

Volúpias [2017, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Anthony Ferrara

Cold Faded [2022, SteepleChase], B+(**)

Bob Ferrel

Bob Ferrel's Jazztopian Dream [2016, Bob Ferrel Music], B+(*)

Andre Ferreri

Andre Ferreri Quintetto: Numero Uno [2021, Laser], B+(**)

Stefano Ferrian

w/Luca Pissavini, Andrea Quattrini, Sabir Mateen: The Unexpected [2010, Not Two]

Phill Fest

Projeto B.F.C. [2013, self-released], B+(*)

Festen

Festen [2015, Clean Feed], A–

Jed Feuer (1948– )

Bipolar: Euphrates, Me Jane [2009, self-released], B

Alvin Fielder (1935–2019)

A Measure of Vision [2005–2006, Clean Feed], B+(***)
w/David Drove, Jason Jackson, Damon Smith: The Very Cup of Trembling [2016, Astral Spirits], B+(***)

Brian Fielding

An Appropriate Response: Volume One [2015, Broken Symmetries Music], B+(**)

Lawrence Fields

To the Suface [2023, Rhythm 'N' Flow], B+(**)

Ken Filiano (1952– )

Subvenire [2002, Nine Winds]
w/Steve Adams: The Other Side of This [2002, Clean Feed], B+(*)
Quantum Entanglements: Dreams From a Clown Car [2008, Clean Feed], B+(***)

Jean Luc Fillon

Oboman Plays Cole Porter: Begin the Night . . . [2013, Soupir Editions], B

John Finbury

American Nocturnes [2019, Green Flash Music], C+
Quatro [2020, Green Flash Music], B

David Finck (1958– )

Future Day [2007, Soundbrush], B
Bassically Jazz [2019, Burton Avenue Music], B+(*)

Matthew Finck

w/Jonathan Ball: It's Not That Far [2013, self-released], B+(**)

Jean Fineberg

Jean Fineberg And JAZZphoria [2022, Pivotal], B+(**)

Jonathan Finlayson

Moment and the Message [2012, Pi], A–
Jonathan Finlayson and Sicilian Defense: w/2016, Pi: Moving Still, B+(**)
3 Times Round [2018, Pi], A–

James Finn (1956– )

Great Spirit [2005, Not Two], B+(**)
Plaza de Toros [2005, Clean Feed], B+(***)

Nick Finzer

The Chase [2014, Origin], B+(*)
Hear and Now [2016, Outside In Music], B+(*)
No Arrival [2018, Posi-Tone]
Nick Finzer's Hear & Now: Live in New York City [2018, Outside In], B+(**)
Cast of Characters [2019, Outside In Music], B+(*)
Out of Focus [2021, Outside In Music], B+(*)
Dreams, Visions, Illusions [2022, Outside In Music], B+(**)
Legacy: A Centennial Celebration of JJ Johnson [2024, Outside In Music], B+(***)

Don Fiorino

w/Andy Haas: American Nocturne [2018, Resonant Music], B+(***)
w/Andy Haas: Accidentals [2023, Resonant Music], A–

Fire! [2009– ]

Fire! Orchestra: Exit [2012, Rune Grammofon], B
Fire! Orchestra: Enter [2014, Rune Grammofon], B+(**)
She Sleeps / She Sleeps [2016, Rune Grammofon], B+(**)
The Hands [2018, Rune Grammofon], B+(**)
Fire! Orchestra: Arrival [2019, Rune Grammofon], B
Actions [2018, Rune Grammofon], B+(**)
Defeat [2019–2020, Rune Grammofon], A–
Fire! Orchestra: Echoes [2022, Rune Grammofon, 2CD], B+(***)
Testament [2022, Rune Grammofon], B+(***)

Firehouse

Live at Glenn Miller Café [2004, Ayler], B+

Carl Fischer

Adverse Times [2009, Fischmusic], B

Jörg Fischer (1971– )

w/Olaf Rupp, Frank Paul Schubert: Phugurit [2011, Gligg], B+(***)
Spring Spleen and Twelve Other Pieces [2012, Gligg], B+(**)
Matthias Schubert, Uli Böttcher: Lurk Lab [2012, Gligg], A–
Lurk Lab: Live at Shelter Sounds [2012, JazzHausMusik], B+(***)

Nik Fischer

The Great Harry Hillman: Tilt [2017, Cuneiform], B+(**)

Colin Fisher

Colin Fisher Quartet: Living Midnight [2019, Astral Spirits], B+(***)

Tim Fitzgerald

Tim Fitzgerald's Full House [2019–2021, Cellar], B+(*)

David Fiuczynski

Amandala [2001, Fuzelicious Morsels]
Flam! Blam! Pan-Asian MicroJam [2015, Rare Noise], B

5 After 4

Rome in a Day [2011, Alma], B

Five in Orbit

Tribulus Terrestris [2015, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)

FivePlay Jazz Quintet [2008– ]

Five of Hearts [2008–2010, Auraline], B+(**)
Five and More [2012, Auraline], B

Five-Way Split

All the Way [2023, Ubuntu Music], B+(*)

The Flail

Live at Smalls [2011, Smalls Live], B+(**)

Ingebrigt Håker Flaten (1971– )

w/Rolf-Erik Nystrøm: El Sistema [2000, Sonic Transmissions], B+(***)
Double Bass [2002, Sofa], B+(**)
Quintet [2005, Jazzland], B+(***)
Year of the Boar [2007, Jazzland], A–
Birds: Solo Electric [2007–2008, Tektite], B+(*)
w/Håkon Kornstad: Elise [2008, Compunctio], B+(**)
Mitt Hjerte Altid Vanker – I: Live at Oslo Jazzfestival [2009, Compunction], B+(**)
Steel: Live in Bucharest [2010, Tektite, EP], B+(***)
Live at Jazzfest Saalfelden 2011 [2011, Tektite]
w/Joe McPhee, Joe Morris, Nate Wooley: Now Is [2012, Clean Feed], B+(***)
The Young Mothers: A Mothers Work Is Never Done [2013, Tektite], A–
(Exit) Knarr [2021, Odin], A–
w/Paal Nilssen-Love: Guts and Skins [2022, PNL], B+(**)
w/(Exit) Knarr: Breezy [2024, Sonic Transmissions], B+(**)

Birgitta Flick

Color Studies [2018, Double Moon], B+(**)

Ben Flocks

Battle Mountain [2013, self-released], A–

Gabby Fluke-Mogul

Threshold [2020, Relative Pitch], B+(*)

William Flynn

Seaside [2019, OA2], B+(**)

Greg Foat

Dark Is the Sun [2011, Jazzman]
The Dancers at the Edge of Time [2014, Jazzman], B+(*)
w/Eero Koivistoinen: Feathers [2023, Jazzaggression], B+(*)

Focusyear

Focusyear Band 2021: Bosque [2021, Neuklang], B+(*)

Jean-Marc Foltz

w/Bruno Chevillon: Cette Opacité [2003, Clean Feed], B+(*)
w/Matt Turner, Bill Carrothers: To the Moon [2008, Ayler], B+(**)

Adam Forkelid (1979– )

Reminiscence [2017, Moserobie], A–
1st Movement [2021, Prophone], B+(***)
Turning Point [2023, Prophone], B+(***)

Fred Forney

Chasing Horizons [2008, OA2], B+(**)

Forq

Big Party [2024, GroundUP], B+(*)

Manel Fortiá (1984– )

Despertar [2022, Segell Microscopi], A–

Daniel Fortin

Brinks [2015, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)

Sullivan Fortner (1986– )

Aria [2014, Impulse!], B+(***)
Solo Game [2023, Artwork, 2CD], B+(*)

Aldo Fosko

Aldo Fosko Collective: This One Time [2023, Hitchtone], B+(**)

Michael Foster

w/Katherine Young, Michael Zerang: Bind the Hand(s) That Feed [2018, Relative Pitch], B+(*)
w/Dave Rempis, Jason Roebke, Tyler Damon: The Eagle [2019, Aerophonic, 2CD], B+(***)
w/Ben Bennett: Contractions [2019, Astral Spirits], B+(**)
The Industrious Tongue of Michael Foster [2022, Relative Pitch], B+(*)
The Ghost: Vanished Pleasures [2023, Relative Pitch], B+(***)

Anne Foucher

w/Jean-Marc Foussat: Chair Ça [2022, Fou], B+(***)

Four

On a Warm Summer's Evenin' [2010, Jazz Hang], B+(*)
There You Go Thinking Again [2018, Jazz Hang], B

The Four Bags

Live at Barbès [2006, NCM East], B
Forth [2010, NCM East], B+(*)
Waltz [2017, NCM East], B+(*)

Jason Foureman

w/Stephen Anderson: Duo [2020, Summit], B+(**)

Alex Fournier

Triio [2018, Furniture Music], B+(***)

Fourthought [2010– ]

Fourthought [2010, Nambulo Music], B+(*)

Chad Fowler

w/WC Anderson: Lacrimosa [2020, Mahakala Music], B+(**)
w/Matthew Shipp: Old Stories [2019, Mahakala Music], B+(***)
w/Christopher Parker: Park Hill Saudade [2021, Mahakala Music], B+(**)
w/William Parker, Anders Griffen: Broken Unbroken [2022, Mahakala Music], B+(***)
w/William Parker,Anders Griffen: Thinking Unthinking [2022, Mahakala Music], B+(***)
w/Ivo Perelman, Zoh Amba, Matthew Shipp, William Parker, Steve Hirsh: Alien Skin [2022, Mahakala Music], A–
w/Shanyse Strickland, Sana Nagano, Melanie Dyer, Ken Filiano, Anders Griffen: Birdsong [2022, Mahakala Music], B+(**)
w/George Cartwright, Kelley Hurt, Christopher Parker, Luke Stewart, Steve Hirsh, Zoh Amba: Miserere [2023, Mahakala Music], B+(**)

Ken Fowser (1982– )

w/Gehn Gillece: Full View [2009, Posi-Tone]
w/Behn Gillece: Little Echo [2010, Posi-Tone], B+(*)
w/Behn Gillece: Duotone [2011, Posi-Tone], B+(**)
w/Behn Gillece: Top Shelf [2012, Posi-Tone], B

Billy Fox (1965– )

The Uncle Wiggly Suite [2004, Clean Feed], B+(*)
Billy Fox's Blackbirds & Bullets: Dulces [2009, Clean Feed], B+(***)

Danny Fox

The One Constant [2009, Songlines], B+(**)
Wide Eyed [2012, Hot Cup], B+(***)
The Great Nostalgist [2017, Hot Cup], B+(***)

Grace Fox

The Grace Fox Big Band: Eleven O Seven [2022, Next Level/Blue Collar], B+(**)

Jamie Fox

When I Get Home [2006, Rare Cat], B+(*)

Craig Fraedrich

Craig Fraedrich with Trilogy and Friends: All Through the Night [2017, Summit], B+(*)
Out of the Blues [2017, Summit], B–

Martin France

Spin Marvel: Infolding [2014, RareNoise], B+(***)

James Francies (1995– )

Flight [2018, Blue Note], B
Purest Form [2021, Blue Note], B–

Danny Frankel

The Interplanetary Note/Beat Conference [2010, self-released], B+(*)

Dominic Frasca

Deviations [2003, Cantaloupe/Serious Music], B+(***)

Henry Fraser

The Full Salon: The Full Salon [2018, self-released], B

Linda Fredriksson

Juniper [2021, We Jazz], B+(**)

Free Radicals [1998– ]

The Rising Tide Sinks All [1998, RWE], A–
Our Lady of Sunny Delights [2000, Rastaman Work Ethic], B+(**)
Aerial Bombardment [2004, Rastaman Work Ethic], B+(**)
The Freedom Fence [2012, Free Radicals], B+(**)
Freedom of Movement [2015, Free Radicals]
Outside the Comfort Zone [2017, Free Rads], A–

The Free Zen Society

The Free Zen Society [2003, Thirsty Ear], B

Daniel Freedman

Imagine That [2016, Anzic], B+(***)

Lori Freedman

w/Scott Thomson: Plumb [2007, Barnyard], B+(*)

James Freeman

Echoes of Nature III [2016, Edgetone], B–

Mike Freeman

Blue Tjade [2014, VOF], B+(**)

Addison Frei

AMP Trio: Three [2016, self-released], B

Bob French

Marsalis Music Honors Bob French [2006, Marsalis Music/Rounder], B+(***)

Frequency [2006– ]

Frequency [2006, Thrill Jockey], B+(*)

Fresh Cut Orchestra

From the Vine [2015, self-released], B+(*)
Mind Behind Closed Eyes [2016, Ropeadope], B+(***)

Inbar Fridman

Time Quartet Project [2011, Origin], B+(*)

Gabriela Friedli (1963– )

w/Co Streiff, Jan Schlegel, Dieter Ulrich: This Side Up [2008, Intakt]
Gabriela Friedli Trio: Started [2010, Intakt], B+(**)
Objets Trouvés: w/Co Streiff, Jan Schlegel, Dieter Ulrich: Fresh Juice [2011, Intakt]
Gabriela Friedli Trio: Areas [2015, Leo], B+(**)

Amit Friedman

Sunrise [2010, Origin], B+(*)
Unconditional Love [2018, Origin], B

Joe Friedman

Cup O' Joe [2006, NAS Music], B+(*)

Jürgen Friedrich

Pollock [2007, Pirouet], B+(**)
Monosuite: For String Orchestra and Improvisers [2011, Pirouet], B

Friends and Neighbors

Hymn for a Hungry Nation [2012–2013, Clean Feed], B+(**)
What's Wrong? [2015, Clean Feed], B+(***)
The Earth Is # [2021, Clean Feed], B+(***)
Circles [2022, Clean Feed], B+(***)

Matthew Fries

Tri-Fi: w/Phil Palombi, Keith Hall: Staring Into the Sun [2013, self-released], B
Parallel States [2015, Xcappa], B+(*)
Lost Time [2021, Xcappa], B+(**)

Art Fristoe

Double Down [2017, Merry Lane, 2CD], B

Frog and Henry

Italy and England: 2020–2022 [2020–2022, self-released], B+(**)

Frog Squad

Special Noise [2023, Mahakala Music], B+(*)

Rob Frye

Chihuahuan Desert Birdscapes [2020, Astral Spirits], B
Exoplanet [2021, Astral Spirits], B+(***)

Jake Fryer

w/Bud Shank: In Good Company [2009, Capri], A–

Dai Fujikura (1977– )

w/Jan Bang: The Bow Maker [2022, Punkt], B+(*)

Arina Fujiwara

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

Tomas Fujiwara (1977– )

The Air Is Different [2012, 482 Music], A–
After All Is Said [2014, 482 Music], A–
Triple Double [2017, Firehouse], A–
Tomas Fujiwara's Triple Double: March [2019, Firehouse], A–
Tomas Fujiwara's Triple Double: March On [2019, self-released], B+(***)
Illegal Crowns: Unclosing [2022, Out of Your Head], B+(**)
Pith [2023, Out of Your Head], B+(***)

Haruna Fukazawa

Departure [2019, Summit], B+(*)

Full House [2002– ]

Champagne Taste [2002, Nagel Heyer], B

Larry Fuller (1965– )

Larry Fuller [2013–2014, Capri], B+(***)
Overjoyed [2018, Capri], B+(***)

Tia Fuller (1976– )

Healing Space [2006, Mack Avenue], B+(*)
Decisive Steps [2010, Mack Avenue], B+(**)
Diamond Cut [2018, Mack Avenue], B+(*)

Anthony Fung

What Does It Mean to Be Free? [2022, self-released], B+(***)

Funk Shui NYC

Shark NATO on a Plane [2020, Zoho], B+(*)

John Funkhouser

Time [2009, Jazsyzygy], B+(**)
Still [2013, Jazsyzygy], B+(*)

Nobuyasu Furuya

Bendowa [2009, Clean Feed], B+(**)
The Major [2010, NoBusiness], B+(***)

William Gagliardi (1947– )

NHLAHLA [2003, CIMP]
Hear and Now [2003, CIMP], B+

Chantale Gagné

Silent Strength [2007, self-released]
Wisdom of the Water [2010, self-released], B+(**)
The Left Side of the Moon [2014, self-released], B+(***)

Dan Gailey

What Did You Dream? [2009, OA2], B+(*)

Jim Gailloreto (1960– )

American Complex [2009, Origin Classical], B+(*)
Jim Gailloreto's Jazz String Quintet: The Pythiad [2016, Origin Classical], B–

James Gaiters

James Gaiters Soul Revival: Understanding Reimagined [2021, self-released], B+(***)

Towner Galaher

Panorama [2007, Towner Galaher Music], B+(**)

Brent Gallaher

Moving Forward [2016, V&B], B

Michael Gallant

Live Plus One [2015, Gallant Music], B+(*)

Danilo Gallo (1972– )

w/Danilo Gallo Dark Dry Tears: A View Through a Slot [2021, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Sergio Galvao

w/Lupa Santiago, Clement Landais, Franck Enouf: 2X2 [2017, Origin], B+(***)

Elliot Galvin

Live in Paris at Fondation Louis Vuitton [2018, Edition], B+(*)

Joana Gama (1983– )

w/Luís Fernandes, Ricardo Jacinto: Harmonies [2016, Shhpuma], B+(***)

Asher Gamedze

Dialectic Soul [2020, On the Corner], B+(**)
w/Xristian Espinoza, Alan Bishop: Out Side Work: Two Duets [2022, Astral Spirits], B+(**)
Turbulence and Pulse [2020–2021, International Anthem/Mushroom Hour], B+(***)

The Gang Font

The Gang Font Feat. Interloper [2007, Thirsty Ear], B+(*)

Thomas Gansch (1975– )

w/Georg Breinschmid: Live [2012, Preiser], B+(**)

Noah Garabedian

Consider the Stars Beneath Us [2022, Outside In Music], B+(***)

Jacob Garchik (1976– )

Abstracts [2004, Yestereve], B+(**)
Romance [2007, Yestereve], B–
w/Jacob Sacks, David Ambrosio, Vinnie Sperrazza: 40Twenty [2011, Yeah-Yeah], B+(**)
The Heavens: The Atheist Trombone Album [2012, Yestereve], A–
Ye Olde [2014, Yestereve], B+(**)
Clear Line [2018, Yestereve], B+(*)
Assembly [2021, Yestereve], B+(***)

Nubya Garcia (1991– )

Nubya's 5ive [2017, Jazz Re:freshed], B+(**)
Source [2020, Concord], B+(**)
Source + We Move [2021, Concord], B

Rob Garcia

Rob Garcia's Sangha: Heart's Fire [2005, Connection Works], B–
Perennial [2009, Bju'ecords], B+(**)
The Drop and the Ocean [2011, Bju'ecords], B+(**)

The Garden of Joy

Bouncin' Around [2023, self-released], B+(**)

Amanda Gardier

Auteur: Music Inspired by the Films of Wes Anderson [2023, self-released], A–

Derrick Gardner (1965– )

A Ride to the Other Side . . . of Infinity [2007, Owl Studios], B+(**)
Echoes of Ethnicity [2009, Owl Studios], C+
Derrick Gardner and the Big Dig! Band: Still I Rise [2020, Impact Jazz], B+(**)
Derrick Gardner and the Jazz Prophets: Pan Africa [2022, Impact Jazz], B+(***)

Vincent Gardner (1972– )

Vincent Gardner Quintet: Elbow Room [2005, SteepleChase], B+(**)
The Good Book, Chapter One: The Book of Foster, the Book of Silver [2006, SteepleChase]
The Good Book, Capter Two: The Book of Now [2011, SteepleChase]
The Good Book, Chapter Three: The Book of Bebop [2012, SteepleChase]

Lou Gare (1939– )

No Strings Attached [2005, Matchless]

Ananda Gari (1984– )

T-Duality [2013, Auand], B+(**)

Matt Garrison (1979– )

Familiar Places [2009, D Clef], B
Blood Songs [2010, D Clef], B+(*)

Charles Gatschet

Step Lightly [2006, Barnstorm], B+(**)

Gaucho

Deep Night [2008, Gaucho], B+(**)

Stephen Gauci (1966– )

Substratum [2006, CIMP], B
Nididhyasana [2007, Clean Feed], B+(***)
Live at Glenn Miller Café [2007, Ayler, 2 CD], B+(**)
w/Kris Davis, Michael Bisio: Three [2008, Clean Feed], B+(***)
Thunk! [2009, Not Two]
Sandy Ewan, Adam Lane, Kevin Shea: Live at the Bushwick Series [2019, Gaucimusic], B+(*)

Tobias Gebb

An Upper West Side Story [2008, Yummy House], B+(***)
Trio West Plays Holiday Songs, Vol. 2 [2009, Yummy House], B
Free at Last [2009, Yummy House], B+(**)

Jonathan Gee

Chez Auguste [2000, Jazz House]

Ray Gehring (1968– )

Radio Trails [2008, Evan Music], B

Jay Geils (1946–2017)

Jay Geils-Gerry Beaudoin and the Kings of Strings [2005, Arbors], B+(**)
w/Duke Robillard, Gerry Beaudoin: New Guitar Summit: Shivers [2008, Stony Plain], B

Uli Geissendoerfer

Colors [2011, Black Coffee Music], B

Sam Gendel

4444 [2017, Terrible]
Satin Doll [2020, Nonesuch], B
DRM [2020, Nonesuch], B
Cookup [2023, Nonesuch], B

Leo Genovese

Haikus II [2004, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+
w/Demian Cabaud, Marcos Cavaleiro: Estrellero [2023, Sunnyside], B+(**)

Kate Gentile

Mannequins [2016, Skirl], B+(***)
w/International Contemporary Ensemble: B i o m e i.i [2022, Obliquity]
Find Letter X [2021–2023, Pi, 3CD], B+(***)

Camilla George

Isang [2016, Ubuntu Music], B+(*)

Kazemde George

I Insist [2019, Greenleaf Music], B+(***)

Max Gerl

Max Gerl [2023, JMI], B+(*)

Aaron Germain

Chance [2013, Origin], B–
Bell Projections [2015–2020, Aaron Germain Music], B+(*)

Greg Germann

Tales of Time [2020, Origin], B+(**)

Rick Germanson (1972– )

You Tell Me [2004, Fresh Sound New Talent], B
Off the Cuff [2009, Owl Studios], B+(*)

Philipp Gerschlauer (1986– )

w/David Fiuczynski: Mikrojazz: Neue Expressionistische Musik [2016, Rare Noise], B+(*)

Julian Gerstin

The One Who Makes You Happy [2017, self-released], B+(*)
Littoral Zone [2020, self-released], B+(***)
Music for the Exploration of Elusive Phenomena [2020, Zabap Music], B+(***)

Chris Gestrin (1972– )

w/Ben Monder, Dylan van der Schyff: The Distance [2004, Songlines], B–
After the City Has Gone: Quiet [2007, Songlines, 2 CD], B+(*)

Get the Blessing [2009– ]

Lope and Antilope [2013, Naim Jazz], B+(*)

Arun Ghosh (1976– )

Seclused in Light [2022, Camoci, 2CD], B+(*)

Paul Giallorenzo

Get In to Go Out [2005, 482 Music], B+(***)
Paul Giallorenzo's GitGo: Force Majeure [2013, Delmark], B+(***)
Paul Giallorenzo Trio: Flow [2017, Delmark], B+(**)
RedGreenBlue: The End and the Beginning [2018, Astral Spirits], B+(*)
Paul Giallorenzo Trio: Play [2021, Delmark], B+(*)

Trevor Giancola

Fundamental [2015, self-released], B+(*)

Melvin Gibbs

Ancients Speak [2008, Live Wired], A–

Clay Giberson

Spaceton's Approach [2007–2008, Origin], B+(*)
Minga Minga [2013, Origin], B+(*)
Pastures [2015, Origin], B+(***)

Clark Gibson

Bird With Strings: The Lost Arrangements [2015, BluJazz], B+(**)

David Gibson

A Little Sometin' [2008, Posi-Tone], B
End of the Tunnel [2010, Posi-Tone], B+(**)

Yedo Gibson (1981– )

w/Hernâni Faustino, Vasco Trilla: Chain [2016, NoBusiness], B+(**)

Sean Michael Giddings

Red Willow [2021, Origin], B+(*)

Vana Gierig

Making Memories [2013, Enja], B+(*)

Lafayette Gilchrist (1967– )

The Music According to Lafayette Gilchrist [2004, Hyena/Shantytone], B+(***)
Towards the Shining Path [2005, Hyena]
Three [2007, Hyena], B
Soul Progressin' [2008, Hyena], B+(*)
Dark Matter [2016, self-released], B+(***)
Now [2020, Lafayette Gilchrist Music, 2CD], B+(***)
Undaunted [2022, Morphius], B+(**)

Jarrett Gilgore

Heart of the Ghost: Summons [2022, No Quarter], B+(***)

Marshall Gilkes (1978– )

Edenderry [2005, Alternate Side], B+(**)
Lost Words [2007, Alternate Side], B+(*)
Sound Stories [2011, Alternade Side], B+(**)
Cyclic Journey [2022, Alternate Side], B+(*)
w/WDR Big Band: Life Songs [2022, Alternate Side], B+(***)

Tania Gill

Bolger Station [2009, Barnyard], B+(*)

Thom Gill

THOMAS: Janela [2010, Barnyard], C

Behn Gillece (1982– )

Amos Gillespie

Amos Gillespie's Unstructured Time for Jazz Septet [2021, self-released], B+(*)

Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band

I'm BeBoppin' Too [2008, Half Note], B

Luke Gillespie (1957– )

Moving Mists [2018, Patois], B+(*)

David Gilmore (1964– )

Ritualism [2001, Kashka Music]
Unified Presence [2006, Kindred Rhythm/RKM]
Numerology: Live at Jazz Standard [2010, Evolutionary Music], B+(***)
Energies of Change [2015, Evolutionary Music], B+(**)
Transitions [2016, Criss Cross], B+(*)

Rocio Giménez López

w/Luciana Bass, Fermin Suarez, Rosina Scampino: Reunión En La Granja [2019, Discos ICM], B+(***)

Josh Ginsburg

Zembla Variations [2012, Bju'ecords], B+(***)

Bára Gisladottir

Silva [2023, Sono Luminus], B+(**)

Dave Gisler (1983– )

Rabbits on the Run [2017, Intakt], B+(***)
Dave Gisler Trio With Jaimie Branch: Zurich Concert [2019, Intakt], B+(*)
Dave Gisler Trio With Jaimie Branch and David Murray: See You Out There [2021, Intakt], B+(**)

Fabian Gisler (1977– )

Backyard Poets [2005, Hatology]

Vincent Glanzmann (1983– )

w/Gerry Hemingway: Composition O [2019, Fujdacja Sluchaj], B+(***)

Robert Glasper (1978– )

Canvas [2005, Blue Note], B
In My Element [2006, Blue Note], B+(*)
Double Booked [2009, Blue Note], B–
Black Radio [2012, Blue Note], B+(*)
Black Radio 2 [2013, Blue Note], B
Covered: The Robert Glasper Trio Recorded Live at Capitol Studios [2014, Blue Note], B+(**)
Everything's Beautiful [2016, Legacy], B+(**)
ArtScience [2016, Blue Note], B+(*)
R+R=Now: Collagically Speaking [2018, Blue Note], B
R+R=Now: Live [2018, Blue Note], B
Fuck Yo Feelings [2019, Loma Vista], B+(*)
Black Radio III [2022, Loma Vista], B+(*)

Adam Glasser (1955– )

Free at First [2007, Sunnyside], B
Mzansi [2011, Sunnyside], B+(*)

Dave Glasser

Dreams Askew, Dreams Anew [2001, Artemis]
Above the Clouds [2006, Arbors], B+(*)
Evolution [2010, Here Tiz], B+(***)
Hypocrisy Democracy [2019, Here Tiz], A–

Hans Glawischnig (1970– )

Panorama [2006, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Jahira [2011, Sunnyside], B+(***)

Dave Glenn

National Pastime [2009, Origin], B

Roby Glod

w/Christian Ramond, Klaus Kugel: No Toxic [2022, Nemu], A–

Nicole Glover

w/Nic Cacioppo: Literature [2020, self-released?], B+(***)
Strange Lands [2020, Savant], B+(***)
Plays [2024, Savant], A–

Glows in the Dark

Beach of the War Gods [2010, self-released], B+(*)

Bob Gluck (1955– )

w/Billy Hart, Eddie Henderson, Christopher Dean Sullivan: Infinite Spirit: Revisiting Music of the Mwandishi Band [2015, FMR], B+(**)
Early Morning Star [2019, FMR], B+(*)

Shawn Glyde

Alternate Rhythm [2006, Imuso], B+(*)

Will Goble

Consider the Blues [2015, OA2], B+(*)

Beka Gochiashvili (1996– )

Beka Gochiashvili [2012, Exitus], B

Jean-Brice Godet

Mujô [2013, Fou], B+(***)
Lignes De Crêtes [2016, Clean Feed], B+(***)

Otzir Godot (1968– )

Kas Kas [2009, Epatto], B+(**)
Drum Poems [2011, Epatto], B+(*)
In- [2014, Epatto], B+(**)

Tom Goehring

A Reflected Journey [2013, Mengli Music], B+(**)

Volker Goetze

NY 10027 [2011, G*Records], B

Samuel Goff

w/Camila Nebbia, Patrick Shiroishi: Diminished Borders [2023, Cacophonous Revival], B+(***)

GoGo Penguin [2012– ]

Fangares [2012, Gondwana]
V2.0 [2014, Gondwana]
Man Made Object [2016, Blue Note], B+(***)
A Humdrum Star [2017, Blue Note], B+(*)
GoGo Penguin [2020, Blue Note], B+(***)
Live From Studio 2 [2020, Decca], B+(*)
Everything Is Going to Be OK [2023, XXIM], B+(**)

Lincoln Goines

The Art of the Bass Choir [2020–2021, Origin], B+(*)

Brett Gold

The Brett Gold New York Jazz Orchestra: Dreaming Big [2016, Goldfox], B+(*)

Jared Gold

Supersonic [2008, Posi-Tone], B–
Out of Line [2010, Posi-Tone], B+(**)
All Wrapped Up [2010, Posi-Tone], B
Goldenchild [2010, Posi-Tone], B+(*)

Jon Gold (1958– )

Brazil Confidential [2010, Zoho], B+(*)

Gold Sparkle Trio

w/Ken Vandermark: Brooklyn Cantos [2002, Squealer], B+
Thunder Reminded Me [2003, Clean Feed]

Binker Golding

Binker and Moses: w/Moses Boyd: Dem Ones [2014, Gearbox], B+(***)
Binker and Moses: w/Moses Boyd: Journey to the Mountain of Forever? [2016, Gearbox, 2CD], B+(**)
Binker and Moses: w/Moses Boyd: Alive in the East? [2017, Gearbox], A–
w/Elliot Galvin: Ex Jihilo [2019, Byrd Out], B+(*)
Abstractions of Reality Past and Incredible Feathers [2018, Gearbox], A–
Binker and Moses: Escape the Flames [2017, Gearbox], A–
w/John Edwards, Steve Noble: Moon Day [2020, Byrd Out], B+(***)
Binker and Moses: Feeding the Machine [2021, Gearbox], B+(**)
Dream of a Dogwood Wild Boy [2022, Gearbox], B+(***)

Chris Golinski (1982– )

w/Tim NcNally, Boaz Roberts: Rodeo [2015, Edgetone], B+(*)

Phillip Golub

Abiding Memory [2024, Endectomorph], B+(**)

André Gonçalves (1979– )

Currents and Riptides [2016, Shhpuma], B+(***)

Vitor Gonçalves

Vitor Gonçalves Quartet [2017, Sunnyside], B+(*)

Wendy Gondeln

w/Mats Gustafsson, Wolfgang Voigt, Martin Siewart: The Shithole Country and Boogie Band [2016–2018, Corbett vs. Dempsey], B+(***)

Alex Goodman (1987– )

Bridges [2011, Connection Point], B+(*)
Border Crossing [2016, OA2], B–
Second Act [2017, Lyte], B
Impressions in Blue and Red [2019, Outside In Music, 2CD], B+(***)

Sofia Goodman

The Sofia Goodman Group: Secrets of the Shore [2023, Joyous], B+(*)
The Sofia Goodman Group: Receptive [2023, Joyous], B+(*)

Bob Gorry

w/Pete Brunelli, Peter Riccio: GoBruCcio [2021, NHIC], B+(**)

Marie Goudy

w/Jocelyn Barth: The Bitter Suite, B

Ned Goold

The Flows [2004, Smalls], B+(*)
March of the Malcontents [2005, Smalls], B+(*)

Victor Gould

Clockwork [2016, Fresh Sound New Talent]
Earthlings [2017, Criss Cross], B+(**)

Onno Govaert

w/Martina Verhoeven, Dirk Serries: Twofold [2021, A New Wave of Jazz], B+(***)

Johan Graden

Olägenheter [2017, Moserobie], B+(**)

Forbes Graham

I Won't Stop [2008, Blaq Lghtn]
w/Jeb Bishop, Pandelis Karayorgis, Nate McBride, Kresten Osgood: Water Lilies [2022, Driff], B+(***)

Enrico Granafei

In Search of the Third Dimension [2008, Miles High], B
Alone Together [2012, CAP], B+(***)

Grand Fatilla

Global Shuffle [2014, self-released], B+(*)

J.A. Granelli

w/Mr. Lucky: Homing [2006, Love Slave], B+(**)

Avi Granite

Snow Umbrellas [2010, Pet Mantis], B+(**)

Matt Grason (1976– )

Motel: Lost and Found [2007, MGM], B+(**)

Pasquale Grasso (1988– )

The Mood for a Classic [2014, ITI Music], B+(**)
Pasquale Plays Duke [2021, Sony Masterworks], B+(*)
Be-Bop! [2022, Sony Masterworks], B+(**)

Skip Grasso

The Grasso-Ravita Jazz Ensemble: w/Phil Ravita: Jagged Spaces [2020, Grassvita Music], B+(*)
Becoming [2022, Barking Coda Music], B

Micah Graves

Pawns [2021, self-relesaed], B–

Devin Gray

w/Ellery Eskelin, Dave Ballou, Michael Formanek: Dirigo Rataplan [2011, Skirl], B+(***)
w/Ryan Ferreira, Jonathan Goldberger, Chris Tordini: Devin Gray's Fashionable Pop Music [2012, Rataplan], B+(*)
w/Chris Speed, Kris Davis, Chris Tordini: RelativE ResonancE [2014, Skirl], B+(***)
w/Ellery Eskelin, Michael Formanek, Dave Ballou: Dirigo Rataplan II [2016, Rataplan], B+(***)
Devin Gray GPS Trio: w/Chris Pitsiokos, Luke Stewart: Blast Beat Blues [2019, Rataplan, EP], B+(*)
Devin Gray's Algorhythmica [2019, Rataplan, EP], B+(*)
Socialytics [2019, Rataplan, EP], B+(**)
w/Gerald Cleaver: 27 Licks [2019, Rataplan], B+(*)
w/Ralph Alessi, Angelica Sanchez: Melt All the Guns [2019, Rataplan, EP], B+(**)
Most Definitely [2023, Rataplan], B+(**)

Justin Gray

Justin Gray & Synthesis: New Horizons [2017, self-released], B+(**)

Luther Gray

w/Jim Hobbs, Geoff Farina, Dan Littleton: Lawnmower [2008, Clean Feed], B+(**)
w/Jim Hobbs, Kaethe Hostetter, Winston Braman: Lawnmower II [2012, Clean Feed], B+(***)

Gordon Grdina (1977– )

w/Gary Peacock, Paul Motian: Think Like the Waves [2006, Songlines], B+(**)
Unlearn [2006, Spool/Line], B+(***)
Gordon Grdina's Box Cutter: New Rules for Noise [2007, Spool], B+(***)
The Breathing of Statues [2006–2007, Songlines], B+(*)
. . . If Accident Will [2007, Plunge], B+(***)
w/Mats Gustafsson: Barrel Fire [2009, Drip Audio], A–
Her Eyes Illuminate [2012, Songlines], B+(***)
w/Mark Helias: No Difference [2012, Songlines], B+(**)
w/François Houle, Kenton Loewen, Benoit Delbecq: Ghost Lights [2017, Songlines]
w/François Houle, Kenton Loewen: Live at the China Cloud [2017, Big in Japan], B+(*)
Inroads [2017, Songlines], B+(***)
Gordon Grdina's the Marrow: Ejdeha [2018, Songlines], B+(***)
Gordon Grdina's the Marrow: Safar-E-Daroon [2018, Songlines], B+(***)
Cooper's Park [2019, Songlines], B+(***)
w/Matt Mitchell, Jim Black: Gordon Grdina's Nomad Trio [2019, Skirl], B+(**)
Gordon Grdina Septet: Resist [2017, Irabbagast], B+(*)
Prior Street [2019, self-released], B
w/Jim Black: Martian Kitties [2020, Astral Spirits], B+(**)
Pendulum [2021, Attaboygirl], B+(**)
w/Mark Helias, Matthew Shipp: Pathways [2021, Attaboygirl], B+(***)
Gordon Grdina's Square Peg: Klotski [2021, Attaboygirl], B+(***)
Gordon Grdina's Haram: w/Marc Ribot: Night's Quietest Hour [2022, Attaboygirl], B+(***)
The Music of Tim Berne: Oddly Enough [2022, Attaboygirl], B+(***)
Gordon Grdina's Nomad Trio: Boililng Point [2022, Astral Spirits], B+(**)
w/Mat Maneri, Christian Lillinger: Live at the Armoury [2023, Clean Feed], B+(*)
Gordon Grdina's the Marrow: With Fathieh Honari [2023, Attaboygirl], B+(***)
w/Christian Lillinger: Duo Work [2023, Attaboygirl], B+(***)

The Great American Music Ensemble

It's All in the Game [2001, Jazzed Media], A–

Andrew Green

Narrow Margin [2007, Microphonic], B+(*)

Danny Green

With You in Mind [2008, Alante], B+(*)
A Thousand Ways Home [2012, Tapestry], B+(*)
After the Calm [2014, OA2], B+(**)
Altered Narratives [2015, OA2], B+(***)
One Day It Will [2017, OA2], B+(**)

Joshua Green

Josh Green & the Cyborg Orchestra: Telepathy and Bop [2016, self-released], B+(*)

Lew Green

w/Joe Muranyi: Together [2008, Arbors], B+(**)

Tim Green

Change of Seasons [2008, OA2], B+(*)

Hilliard Greene (1958– )

Spirituals [2019, Unseen Rain], B+(*)

Larry Grenadier (1966– )

The Gleaners [2016, ECM], B+(*)

Phil Grenadier

Charlotte Greve (1988– )

w/Vinnie Sperrazza, Chris Tordini: The Choir Invisible [2018, Intakt], B+(*)
Wood River: More Than I Can See [2020, Enja/Yellowbird], B
Sediments We Move [2021, New Amsterdam], B+(**)
Lisbeth Quartett: Release [2021, Intakt], B+(***)
The Choir Invisible: w/Vinnie Sperrazza, Chris Tordini: Town of Two Faces [2022, Intakt], B+(***)

Tony Grey (1975– )

Chasing Shadows [2008, Abstract Logix], B+(*)

Michael Griener (1968– )

w/Jan Roder, Christof Thewes: Squakk [2008, Jazzwerkstatt], B+(**)
Squakk: w/Rudi Mahall, Jan Roder, Christof Thews: Willisau and Berlin [2014, Intakt], A–

Tom Griesgraber

w/Bert Lams: Unnamed Lands [2013, self-released], B+(*)

Johnny Griffith

Griffith Hiltz Trio: w/Nathan Hiltz: This Is What You Get . . . [2013, self-released], B
Dance With the Lady [2014, GB], B+(*)

Ricardo Grilli (1985– )

If on a Winter's Night a Traveler [2012, Dark House], B+(**)
1954 [2016, Tone Rogue], B+(**)
1962 [2020, Tone Rogue], B+(**)

Nick Grinder

Farallon [2018, self-released], B+(*)

Danny Grissett

The Promise [2006, Criss Cross]
Encounters [2008, Criss Cross]
Form [2009, Criss Cross]
Stride [2011, Criss Cross], B+(*)

Erik Griswold

w/Chloe Kim, Helen Svoboda: Anatomical Heart [2023, Earshift Music], B+(**)

Brian Groder (1953– )

Torque [2005, Latham], B+(**)
w/Burton Greene, Rob Brown, Adam Lane, Ray Sage: Groder & Greene [2007, Latham], B+(**)
w/Michael Bisio, Jay Rosen: Reflexology [2013, Latham], B+(***)
R Train on the D Line [2014, Latham], B+(**)

Gregory Groover Jr.

Lovabye [2023, Criss Cross], B+(**)

Andrea Grossi (1992– )

Andrea Grossi Blend 3 + Jim Black: Axes [2023, We Insist!], B+(***)

Michael Grossman

Curious Music [2020–2021, Research/Astral Spirits], B

Muriel Grossmann

Reverence [2019, RR Gems], A–
Quiet Earth [2020, RR Gems], A–
Union [2021, Dreamland], B+(***)
Devotion [2023, Third Man, 2CD], B+(***)

Groundtruther [2004– ]

Latitude [2004, Thirsty Ear], B+
Longitude [2005, Thirsty Ear], B+(***)
w/John Medeski: Altitude [2006, Thirsty Ear], B

Guaranteed Swahili

Three More Years [2004, Fresh Sound New Talent], B

Tom Guarna

Wingspan [2007, Steeplechase]
Rush [2014, BJU], B
Spirit Science [2019, Destiny], B+(*)

Richard Guba

Songs for Stuffed Animals [2024, self-released], B+(**)

Gabriel Guerrero

Gabriel Guerrero & Quantum: Equilibrio [2019, Origin], B+(**)

Francesco Guerri (1979– )

Su Mimmi Non Si Spara! [2019, RareNoise], B+(**)

Giovanni Guidi (1985– )

City of Broken Dreams [2012, ECM], B+(**)
This Is the Day [2014, ECM], B+(**)
Ida Lupino [2015, ECM], B+(*)
w/James Brandon Lewis, Thomas Morgan, João Lobo: A New Day [2023, ECM], B+**)

Mark Guiliana (1980– )

Beat Music: The Los Angeles Improvisations [2014, self-released]
Family First [2015, Beat Music Productions], B+(**)
Jersey [2017, Motéma], B+(*)
Beat Music! Beat Music! Beat Music! [2019, Motéma], B
The Sound of Listening [2022, Edition], B+(**)

Jostein Gulbrandsen (1976– )

Twelve [2007, Fresh Sound New Talent], A–

Tom Gullion (1965– )

Carswell [2008–2009, Momentous], B+(**)

Sunna Gunnlaugs

Distilled [2013, Sunny Sky], B+(*)

Tord Gustavsen (1970– )

Changing Places [2001–2002, ECM], B+(**)
The Ground [2005, ECM], B+
Being There [2006, ECM], B+(***)
Restored, Returned [2009, ECM], B+(***)
The Well [2011, ECM], B+(***)
Extended Circle [2013, ECM], B+(***)
w/Simin Tander, Jarle Vespestad: What Was Said [2015, ECM], B+(**)
The Other Side [2018, ECM], B+(**)
Tord Gustavsen Trio: Opening [2021, ECM], B+(*)

Gutbucket [2001– ]

Insomniac's Dream [2001, Knitting Factory Works]
Sludge Test [2005, Cantaloupe], B+(*)
A Modest Proposal [2009, Cuneiform]
Flock [2010, Cuneiform], B+(**)
Dance [2014, Gut], B+(**)

Jeff Guthery

Black Paintings [2015, self-released], B–

Will Guthrie

Sticks, Stones and Breaking Bones [2012, Antboy]

Gypsy Schaeffer [2003– ]

Portamental [2005, PeaceTime], B
New Album [2008, PeaceTime], B+(*)

Jari Haapalainen (1971– )

Fusion Machine [2016, Moserobie], B+(*)
Fusion Madness [2017, Moserobie], B+(**)
Fusion Nation [2017, Moserobie], B+(**)

Iro Haarla (1956– )

w/Ulf Krokfors: Heart of a Bird [2003, TUM], B+
Northbound [2004, ECM], B+(*)
w/Ulf Krokfors, Loco Motife: Penguin Beguine [2005, TUM], B
Vespers [2010, ECM], B+(**)
Kolibri [2010, TUM], B+(**)
Ante Lucem [2012, ECM], B+(**)
w/Ulf Krokfors, Barry Altschul: Around Again [2015, TUM], A–

Augie Haas

Dream a Little Dream [2019, Playtime Music], B+(**)

Brian Haas (1974– )

w/Matt Chamberlain: Frames [2013, Royal Potato], B+(*)

Michael Hackett

New Point of View [2013, Summit], B+(*)
Michael Hackett/Tim Coffman Sextet: w/Tim Coffman: Western Skies [2022, Summit], B+(*)

Bartosz Hadala

Bartosz Hadala Group: Three Short Stories [2020, Zecernia], B+(**)

Andrew Hadro

For Us, the Living [2013, Tone Rogue], B+(***)

Jonathon Haffner

Life on Wednesday [2008, Cachuma], B+(**)

John Hagen (1950– )

Segments [2001–2002, Cadence], A–

Noah Haidu (1972– )

Slipstream [2009, Posi-Tone], B
Momentum [2012, Posi-Tone], B+(*)
Infinite Distances [2015–2016, Cellar Live], B+(**)
Doctone [2019, Sunnyside], B+(**)
w/Buster Williams, Billy Hart: Slowly: Song for Keith Jarrett [2020, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Standards [2023, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Standards II [2023, Sunnyside], B+(**)

Russell Haight

Go Forth [2023, OA2], B+(***)

Steve Haines

Stickadiboom [2007, Zoho], B+(**)

Jason Hainsworth

Third Ward Stories [2015, Origin], B+(***)

Haitian Rail

Solarists [2014, New Atlantis], B+(**)

Dana Hall

Into the Light [2009, Origin], B+(*)

James Hall

Lattice [2016, Outside In Music], B+(*)

Jared Hall

Seen on the Scene [2018, Origin], B+(**)
Influences [2022, Origin], B+(***)

Keith Hall

Made in Kalamazoo: Trios and Duos [2019, Zoom Out], B+(***)

Matt Hall

I Hope to My Never [2022, Summit], B+(*)

Charlie Halloran

Ce Biguine! [2017, self-released], B+(**)
Charlie Halloran and the Tropicales: Shake the Rum [2020, self-released], B+(***)
Charlie and the Tropicales: Presents for Everyone! [2023, self-released], B+(**)

Matthew Halsall (1983– )

Salute to the Sun [2020, Gondwana], B+(***)
The Temple Within [2022, Gondwana, EP], B+(**)
An Ever Changing View [2023, Gondwana], B+(**)

Frode Haltli (1975– )

Avant Folk II [2021, Hubro], B+(**)

Mary Halvorson (1980– )

w/Jessica Pavone: Prairies [2004–2005, Lucky Kitchen]
w/Reuben Radding, Nate Wooley: Crackleknob [2006, Hatology], B+(**)
w/Jessica Pavone: On and Off [2007, Skirl], B+(*)
w/Jessica Pavone, Devin Hoff, Ches Smith: Calling All Portraits [2008, Skycap], B+(***)
Dragon's Head [2008, Firehouse], A–
w/Jessica Pavone: Thin Air [2008, Thirsty Ear], B–
Saturn Sings [2010, Firehouse], B+(***)
w/Jessica Pavone: Departure of Reason [2011, Thirsty Ear], B+(*)
Bending Bridges [2011, Firehouse], B+(**)
Ghost Loop [2012, ForTune], B+(**)
Illusionary Sea [2013, Firehouse], B+(**)
w/Michael Formanek, Tomas Fujiwara: Thumbscrew [2013, Cuneiform], A–
Reverse Blue [2013, Relative Pitch], B+(**)
Meltframe [2014, Firehouse], B+(***)
Thumbscrew: w/Michael Formanek, Tomas Fujiwara: Convallaria [2015, Cuneiform], B+(***)
Away With You [2015, Firehouse], B+(***)
Code Girl [2016, Firehouse, 2CD], B+(*)
Thumbscrew: Ours [2017, Cuneiform], A–
Thumbscrew: Theirs [2017, Cuneiform], A–
w/John Dieterich: A Tangle of Stars [2018, New Amsterdam], B+(**)
Thumbscrew: w/Tomas Fujiwara, Michael Formanek: The Anthony Braxton Project [2019, Cuneiform], A–
Mary Halvorson's Code Girl: Artlessly Falling [2019, Firehouse], B
Thumbscrew: Never Is Enough [2019, Cuneiform], B+(***)
Thumbscrew: Multicolored Midnight [2021, Cuneiform], A–
Amaryllis [2022, Nonesuch], B+(***)
Belladonna [2022, Nonesuch], B+(*)
Cloudward [2023, Nonesuch], B+(**)

Larry Ham (1954– )

Just Me, Just You [2007, Arbors], B
w/Woody Witt: Presence [2016, Blujazz], B+(*)

Jon Hamar

Hymn [2011, Origin], B+(*)
Idyl Wild [2012, Origin], B+(**)

Tigran Hamasyan (1987– )

Aratta Rebirth [2009, Plus Loin]
Shadow Theater [2012, Sunnyside], C+
w/Yerevan State Chamber Choir, Harutyun Topikyan: Luys I Luso [2014, ECM], B–
The Call Within [2020, Nonesuch], B+(*)
Stand Art [2022, Nonesuch], B+(*)

Doug Hamilton

Jazz Band [2007, OA2], B

Tardo Hammer (1958– )

Tardo's Tempo [2004, Sharp Nine], B+
Look Stop and Listen: The Music of Tadd Dameron [2007, Sharp Nine], B+(*)

Ross Hammond (1977– )

Adored [2012, Prescott], B+(***)
Cathedrals [2013, Prescott], A–
Humanity Suite [2013, Prescott], B+(***)
Flight [2014, Prescott], B+(**)
w/Sameer Gupta: Upward [2015, Prescott], B+(***)
w/Jon Bafus: Masonic Lawn [2016, Prescott], B+(***)
w/Sameer Gupta: Mystery Well [2018, Prescott], B+(***)
w/Oliver Lake, Mike Pride: Our Place on the Wheel [2020, Prescott], A–

Connie Han (1996– )

Crime Zone [2018, Mack Avenue]
Iron Starlet [2019, Mack Avenue], B+(**)
Secrets of Inanna [2022, Mack Avenue], B+(*)

Sarah Hanahan

Among Giants [2024, Blue Engine], B+(***)

Hanami

The Only Way to Float Free [2015, Ears & Eyes], B+(***)

Peter Hand

The Wizard of Jazz: A Tribute to Harold Arlen [2005, Savant], B+(**)

Simon Hanes

Tsons of Tsumani [2024, Tzadik], B+(**)

David Haney (1955– )

w/Julian Priester: Ota Benga of the Batwa [2006, CIMP], B+(*)

Susie Hansen

Representante de la Salsa [2010, Jazz Caliente], B

Hard Bop Messengers

Live at the Last Hotel [2022, Pacific Coast Jazz], B+(*)

Hardcoretet

Do It Live [2010, Tables and Chairs], B–

Alex Harding (1967– )

w/Lucian Ban: Dark Blue [2019, Sunnyside], B+(**)
w/Lucian Ban: Blutopia [2024, Sunnyside], B+(**)

Eric Harland (1978– )

Voyager: Live by Night [2008, Sunnyside], B+(***)
Voyager: Vipassana [2014, GSI Studios], B–
13th Floor [2018, 13th Floor], B+(*)

Elisabeth Harnik (1970– )

w/Steve Swell: Tonotopic Organizations [2019, Fundacja Sluchaj], B+(*)

Darryl Harper

The Onus: Triphony [2003, Hipnotic], B+(***)
Stories in Real Time [2009, Hipnotic], B+(*)
Chamber Made [2022, Stricker Street], B+(*)

Dave Harrington

w/Max Jaffe, Patrick Shiroishi: Speak, Moment [2021, AKP], B+(**)

Bill Harris

Devouring the Guilt: Not to Want to Say [2021, Kettle Hole], B+(***)

Ric Harris

The Harris Group: Choices [2011, self-released], B+(*)
The Harris Group: Errands [2013, self-released], B–

Steve Harris (1948–2008)

ZAUM [2002, Slam], A–
Steve Harris/ZAUM: Above Our Heads the Sky Splits Open [2004, Slam], A–
Steve Harris/ZAUM: The Little Flash of Letting Go [2004–2005, Spitz Live], B+(***)
Steve Harris/ZAUM: A Is for Ox [2006–2007, Amazon], B+(***)

Jackson Harrison

Land Tides [2005, Hatology]

Stu Harrison

Volume I [2016, One Nightstand], B+(**)

Keyon Harrold (1980– )

Introducing Keyon Harrold [2008, Criss Cross]
The Mugician [2017, Legacy], B+(*)
Foreverland [2023, Concord], B+(**)

Rich Harrold

Trio HLK: Standard Time [2018, Ubuntu], B+(***)

Richie Hart

Blues in the Alley [2004, Zoho], B+
Greasy Street [2005, Zoho], B

Craig Hartley

Books on Tape Vol. 1 [2011, self-released], B+(**)
Books on Tape Vol. II: Standard Edition [2015, self-released], B+(***)

Julian Hartwell

The Julian Hartwell Project [2015, self-released], B+(**)

Stephen Philip Harvey

Stephe Philip Harvey Jazz Orchestra: Smash! [2021, Next Level], B

Atsuko Hashimoto

. . . Until the Sun Comes Up [2010, Capri], B+(*)

Taylor Haskins (1971– )

Wake Up Call [2004, Fresh Sound New Talent]
Metaview [2004, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
American Dream [2009, Sunnyside], B
Recombination [2009, 19/8], B+(**)
Fuzzy Logic [2013, Sunnyside], B–
Taylor Haskins & Green Empire: The Point [2017, Recombination], B+(*)

Werner Hasler (1969– )

w/Karl Berger, Gilbert Paeffgen: Hasler / Paeffgen / Berger [2010, NoBusiness], B+(**)

João Hasselberg

w/Pedro Branco: From Order to Chaos [2017, Clean Feed], B+(*)

Curtis Hasselbring

The New Mellow Edwards [2006, Skirl]
The New Mellow Edwards: Big Choantza [2009, Skirl], B+(**)
Number Stations [2012, Cuneiform], B+(***)

Hans Hassler (1945– )

Hans Hassler Akkordeon: Sehr Schnee Sehr Wald Sehr [2007, Intakt]
Hassler [2011, Intakt], B
Wie Die Zeit Hinter Mir Her [2015, Intakt], B+(*)

Mercer Hassy

Mercer Hassy Orchestra: Duke's Place [2022–2023, Mercer Hassy], A–

Gerrit Hatcher

Solo Five [2021, Kettle Hole], B+(***)
Near Miss: The Natural Regimen [2022, Kettle Hole], B+(***)

Martin Hathaway (1969– )

Boris Hauf (1974– )

Next Delusion [2010, Clean Feed], B+(*)

Matt Haviland (1961– )

Beyond Good and Evil [2002, Connotation], B+(**)

Alexander Hawkins (1981– )

w/Louis Moholo-Moholo: Keep Your Heart Straight [2011, Ogun], B+(**)
All There, Ever Out [2012, Babel], B+(**)
Song Singular [2012, Babel], B+(*)
w/Evan Parker: Leaps in Leicester [2015, Clean Feed], A–
Unit[e] [2016–2017, self-released, 2CD], B+(**)
w/Elaine Mitchener: Uproot [2017, Intakt], B+(**)
Iron Into Wind: Piano Solo [2018, Intakt], B+(**)
w/Tomeka Reid: Shards and Constellations [2019, Intakt], B+(**)
Togetherness Music: For Sixteen Musicians [2020, Intakt], B+(***)
Alexander Hawkins/Mirror Canon: Break a Vase [2021, Intakt], B+(**)
Alexander Hawkins Trio: Carnival Celestial [2022, Intakt], B+(*)
w/Sofia Jernberg: Musho [2023, Intakt], B+(*)

Dylan Hayes

Dylan Hayes Electric Band: Songs for Rooms and People [2020, Blujazz], B

Justin Haynes

Blah Blah 666: It's Only Life! [2008, Barnyard], B

Stephen Haynes

Parrhesia [2010, Engine Studios], B+(**)
Pomegranate [2015, New Atlantis], B+(**)

Miho Hazama (1986– )

Journey to Journey [2012, Sunnyside], B+(*)
Time River [2015, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Dancer in Nowhere [2018, Sunnyside], B+(**)
w/The Danish Radio Big Band: Imaginary Visions [2021, Edition], B+(**)
Miho Hazama's M_unit: Beyond Orbits [2023, Edition], A–

Shay Hazan (1989– )

Good Morning Universe [2017, NoBusiness, EP], B+(*)
Shay Hazan Quintet: Nuff Headlines [2021, Chant], B+(**)

Hazar

Reincarnated [2020, IAN Productions], B+(*)

Cory Healey

Beautiful Sunshine [2016, Shifting Paradigm], B+(*)

The Heat Death

The Glenn Miller Sessions [2018, Clean Feed, 3CD], B+(**)

Percy Heath (1923–2005)

A Love Song [2002, Daddy Jazz], A–

The Heavyweights Brass Band

This City [2017, Lulaworld], B+(***)

John Hébert (1972– )

Byzantine Monkey [2009, Firehouse], B+(***)
Spiritual Lover [2008, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Rambling Confessions [2011, Sunnyside], B+(*)
w/Benoît Delbecq, Gerald Cleaver: Floodstage [2013, Clean Feed], B+(***)
Sounds of Love [2013, Sunnyside], B+(***)

Dan Heck

Compositionality [2007, Origin], B+(*)

Steve Heckman (1950– )

Live at Yoshi's [2001, World City Music], B+(*)

Heernt

Locked in a Basement [2005, RazDaz/Sunnyside], B+(*)

Tim Hegarty

Tribute [2013, Miles High], B+(***)

Eirik Hegdal (1973– )

Team Hegdal: Vol 1 [2009, Øra Fonogram], B+(***)
Team Hegdal: Vol 2 [2011, Øra Fonogram], B+(***)
Team Hegdal: Vol 3 [2015, Particular]
w/Jeff Parker, Ingebrigt Håker Flaten, Øyvind Skarbø: Superless [2022, Øyvind Jazzforum], B+(***)
Eirik Hegdal Eklektisk Samband: Turnchest [2022, Particular], B+(*)

Bjørn Marius Hegge (1987– )

Hegge: Vi Är Ledsna Men Du Får Inte Längre Vara Barn [2017, Particular], B+(***)
Assosiasjoner [2018, Particular], A–
Ideas [2019, Particular], A–
Feeling [2020, Particular], B+(***)

Bruno Heinen

Karlheinz Stockhausen: Tierkreis [2013, Babel], B+(***)

Aaron Yale Heisler

The Bechet Century: A Centenary Celebration of the Music of Sidney Bechet [2023, 2nd Bechet Century], B+(**)
Zoot's Soprano EP [Alternate Takes and Remixes From the Bechet Century] [2022–2023, 2nd Bechet Century, EP], B
Guitar Sketches (Toronto 2008–24) [2008–2024, 2nd Bechet Century], B+(***)

Alex Heitlinger

Green Light [2004, Synergy Music], B
The Daily Life of Uncle Roger [2007, self-released], B

Gilad Hekselman (1983– )

Split Life [2006, Smalls], B+(*)
Hearts Wide Open [2010, Le Chant du Monde], B+(*)
This Just In [2011–2012, Jazz Village], B+(**)
Homes [2014, Jazz Village], B+(*)

David Helbock (1984– )

Think of Two [2013, Traumton], B+(**)
The New Cool [2020, ACT], B+(*)

Pablo Held (1986– )

Forest of Oblivion [2007, Pirouet], B+(*)
Music [2009, Pirouet], B+(**)
Glow [2010, Pirouet], B

Anke Helfrich

Better Times Ahead [2005, Double Moon], B+(**)

The Heliocentrics [2007– ]

Out There [2007, Now-Again], B+(***)
13 Degrees of Reality [2013, Now-Again]
w/Melvin Van Peebles: The Last Transmission [2014, Now-Again], B+(***)
From the Deep [2016, Now-Again], B+(***)
A World of Masks [2017, Soundway], B+(***)
Infinity of Now [2020, Madlib Invazion], B+(***)
Telemetric Sounds [2020, Madlib Invazion], B+(**)
The Brkn Record: The Architecture of Oppression Part 1 [2021, Mr. Bongo], B+(***)

Alden Hellmuth

Good Intentions [2023, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)

Xaver Hellmeier

X-Man in New York [2022, Cellar Music], A–

Jon Hemmersam

w/Dom Minasi: The Jon Hemmersam/Dom Minasi Quartet [2006, CDM], B+(*)

Nick Hempton (1976– )

Nick Hempton Band [2009, self-released]
The Business [2010, Posi-Tone], B+(**)
Odd Man Out [2012, Posi-Tone], B+(**)

Luke Hendon

Silk and Steel [2016, self-released], B+(*)

Ian Hendrickson-Smith

Up in Smoke! [2003, Sharp Nine], A–
Still Smokin' [2004, Sharp Nine], B+
The Lowdown [2020, Cellar Live], B+(**)

Freddie Hendrix

Jersey Cat [2010, Sunnyside], B+(**)

Rebecca Hennessy (1982– )

Rebecca Hennessy's Fog Brass Band: Two Calls [2017, self-released], B+(*)

Sean Schafer Hennessy

Hennessy Six/Colorado Springs Youth Symphony: The Road Less Traveled [2020, Summit], B+(*)

Mette Henriette (1990– )

Mette Henriette [2014, ECM, 2CD], B+(*)
Drifting [2023, ECM], B

Arve Henriksen (1968– )

Chiaroscuro [2004, Rune Grammofon], B
Poolplayers: Way Below the Surface [2006, Songlines], B+(*)
Cartography [2006–2008, ECM], B+(**)
Chron + Cosmic Creation [2014, Rune Grammofon]
The Nature of Connections [2014, Rune Grammofon], B
Towards Language [2016, Rune Grammofon], B
w/Harmen Fraanje: Touch of Time [2023, ECM], B+(*)

Cory Henry

The Revival [2016, Ground Up], B–

Reinmar Henschke (1959– )

On Air [2009, Ozella], B+(***)

Jihee Heo

Are You Ready? [2020, OA2], B+(**)
Flow [2023, OA2], B+(**)

Steve Herberman

Thought Lines [2001, Reach Music]
Action:Reaction [2006, Reach Music], B+(**)
Ideals [2008, Reach Music], B+(***)

Peter Herbert (1960– )

B-A-C-H: A Chromatic Universe [2000, Between the Lines]

Todd Herbert

The Path to Infinity [1999–2003, Metropolitan], B+(*)
The Tree of Life [2007, Metropolitan], B+(**)

Herculaneum

Herculaneum III [2007, Clean Feed], B+(*)

The Here and Now

Break of Day [2008, OA2], B+(*)

Enrique Heredia (1968– )

Enrique Heredia Trio: w/Pere Soto, Xavi Castillo: Plays Herbie Hancock [2019–2022, Fresh Sound], B+(***)

Louis Heriveaux

Triadic Episode [2016, Hot Shoe], B+(**)

Yaron Herman (1981– )

Muse [2009, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Follow the White Rabbit [2010, ACT], B+(*)

Heroes Are Gang Leaders

The Avant Age Garde I AMs of the Gal Luxury [2015, Fast Speaking Music], B+(***)
Highest Engines Near / Near Higher Engineers [2015, Flat Langston's Arkeyes], B+(***)
The Amiri Baraka Sessions [2014–2015, Flat Langston's Arkeyes], A
Flukum [2016, Flat Langston's Arkeyes], B+(**)
Artificial Happiness Button [2020, Ropeadope], A–
LeAutoRoiOgraphy [2019, 577], B+(***)

Will Herrington

Solace [2015, self-released], B+(*)

Daniel Herskedal (1982– )

Harbour [2021, Edition], B

Nitai Hershkovits (1988– )

Call on the Old Wise [2022, ECM], B+(*)

Matt Herskowitz

Jerusalem Trilogy [2010, Justin Time], B+(***)

Daniel Hersog (1985– )

Night Devoid of Stars [2019, Cellar Live], B+(**)
Daniel Hersog Jazz Orchestra: Open Spaces: Folk Songs Reimagined [2022, Cellar], B+(*)

Joe Hertenstein

w/Pascal Niggenkemper, Thomas Heberer: HNH [2008, Clean Feed], B+(**)
w/Achim Tang, Jon Irabagon: Future Drone [2012, Jazzwerkstatt], B+(**)
w/Pascal Niggenkemper, Thomas Heberer: HNH2 [2015, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Rosie Hertlein

Two Letters I'll Keep [2001, CIMP]

Jake Hertzog (1986– )

Chromatosphere [2009, That's Out], B+(**)
Longing to Meet You [2024, self-released], B+(**)

Monika Herzig (1954– )

Monika Herzig's Sheroes [2016, Whaling City Sound], B+(*)
Eternal Dance [2019, Savant], B+(*)
Monika Herzig's Sheroes: All in Good Time [2023, Zoho], B+(**)

Anthony Hervey

Words From My Horn [2023, Outside In Music], B+(**)

Scott Hesse

w/Clark Sommers, Makaya McCraven: The Stillness of Motion [2014, Origin], B+(*)
Scott Hesse Trio: Intention [2023, Calligram], B+(**)

John Heward

Let Them Pass (Laissez-Passer) [2004, Drimala], B+

Henry Hey

Henry Hey Trio: Watershed [2003, Sirocco Music]
Trio: Ri-Metos [2023, self-released], B+(***)

Mace Hibbard (1976– )

Time Gone By [2010, MHM], B+(**)

Bret Higgins

Bret Higgins' Atlas Revolt [2015, Tzadik], B+(**)

Michael Higgins

The Moon and the Lady Dancing [2007, Michael Higgins Music], B+(*)

Tyler Higgins (1978– )

Blue Mood [2016, Shhpuma], B+(*)
Broken Blues [2016, Shhpuma], B+(**)

High Definition Quartet

Bukoliki [2015, ForTune], A–

HIIT

For Beauty Is Nothing but the Beginning of Terror [2022, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Hijaz

Chemsi [2011, Zephyrus], B+(**)

Kevin Hildebrandt

Tolerance [2012, Summit], B+(**)

Matt Hilgenberg

Rasa [2000, Double-Time]

Marquis Hill (1987– )

New Gospel [2011, self-released], B+(*)
The Poet [2013, Skiptone Music], B+(**)
Modern Flows EP Vol. 1 [2014, self-released]
The Way We Play [2016, Concord Jazz], B+(***)
Modern Flows Vol. 2 [2018, Black Unlimited Music Group], B
Love Tape [2019, Black Unlimited Music Group]
Soul Sign [2020, Black Unlimited Music Group], B
New Gospel Revisited [2019, Edition], B+(**)

Theo Hill (1982– )

Reality Check [2019, Posi-Tone], B+(*)

Makiko Hirabayashi (1966– )

Makiko Hirabayashi Trio: Meteora [2022, Enja], B+(***)

Art Hirahara (1971– )

Noble Path [2010, Posi-Tone], B+(**)
Sunward Bound [2017, Posi-Tone], A–
Balance Point [2020, Posi-Tone], B+(*)
Ascent [2022, Posi-Tone, EP], B+(*)
Echo Canyon [2023, Posi-Tone], B+(**)

Keigo Hirakawa

And Then There Were Three [2014, self-released], B+(*)
Pixel [2022, Origin], B+(**)

Hiromi (1979– )

Another Mind [2003, Telarc]
Brain [2004, Telarc], B+(***)
Spiral [2005, Telarc], B+(**)
Time Control [2007, Telarc], B–
Beyond Standard [2008, Telarc], B+(**)
Spark [2016, Telarc], B+(*)
Spectrum [2019, Telarc], B+(**)
Hiromi's Sonicwonder: Sonicwonderland [2023, Telarc], B+(*)

Steve Hirsh

w/Zoh Amba, Luke Stewart: An Unlikely Place [2022, Mahakala Music], B+(***)

Olli Hirvonen (1989– )

Displace [2019, Ropeadope], B+(**)
Kielo [2022, Ropeadope], B+(*)

Steve Hobbs

Tribute to Bobby [2016, Challenge], B+(*)

Laurence Hobgood (1959– )

When the Heart Dances [2008, Naim Jazz], B+(**)
Tesseterra [2019, Ubuntu Music], B+(**)

Dre Hocevar (1987– )

Coding of Eventiality [2014, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Collective Effervescence [2014, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Transcendental Within the Sphere of Indivisible Remainder [2016, Clean Feed], B+(*)
Surface of Inscription [2016, Clean Feed], B–

Reuben Hoch

Of Recent Time [2006, Naim], B+(**)

Ron Hockett

Finally Ron [2008, Arbors], B+(***)

Derrick Hodge (1979– )

Live Today [2013, Blue Note], B
The Second [2016, Blue Note], B
Color of Noize [2020, Blue Note], B

Florian Hoefner (1982– )

Songs Without Words [2012, OA2], B+(***)
Falling Up [2013, OA2], B+(***)
Luminosity [2015, Origin], B+(***)
Coldwater Stories [2016, Origin], B+(**)
Florian Hoefner Trio: First Spring [2018, ALMA], B+(***)
Flying Pooka!: w/Dani Oore: The Ecstasy of Becoming [2021, Alma], B+(*)

Ari Hoenig (1973– )

The Painter [2003, Smalls], A–
Lines of Oppression [2009, Naïve], B+(*)
Punkbop: Live at Smalls [2010, Smalls Live]
Ari Hoenig Trio: Golden Treasures [2022, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)

Devin Hoff

The Emma Goldman Bust-Out Brigade: The Emma Goldman Bust-Out Brigade [2021, Nomad Eel], B+(**)

Christopher Hoffman

Asp Nimbus [2021, Out of Your Head]
Vision Is the Identity [2024, Out of Your Head, EP], B+(*)

Anna Högberg

Anna Högberg Attack [2016, Omlott], B+(***)
The Big Yes: The Big Yes [2018, Nakama], B+(**)
Anna Högberg Attack: Lena [2019, Omlott], B+(***)

Jasper Høiby (1977– )

Fellow Creatures [2016, Edition], B+(***)
Planet B [2019, Edition], A–
What It Means to Be Human [2021, Edition], A–
Jasper Høiby's 3 Elements: Earthness [2023, Edition], B+(***)

Claus Højensgård

w/Emanuele Mariscalco, Nelide Bendello: Høbama [2017, Gotta Let It Out], B+(*)

Sigurd Hole

Lys / Mørke [2019, Elvesang, 2CD], B+(*)

John Hollenbeck (1968– )

No Images [2001, Blueshift]
Quartet Lucy [2002, CRI]
The Claudia Quintet: I Claudia [2004, Cuneiform], A–
w/Jazz Bigband Graz: Joys & Desires [2004, Intuition], B+(***)
A Blessing [2005, Omnitone], B+
The Claudia Quintet: Semi-Formal [2005, Cuneiform], A–
The Claudia Quintet: For [2006, Cuneiform], A–
Rainbow Jimmies: The Music of John Hollenbeck [2007–2008, GPE], B+(***)
John Hollenbeck Large Ensemble: Eternal Interlude [2009, Sunnyside], B+(*)
Claudia Quintet + Gary Versace: Royal Toast [2009, Cuneiform], B+(***)
Songs I Like a Lot [2013, Sunnyside]
The Claudia Quintet: September [2013, Cuneiform], A–
w/Alban Darche, Sébastien Boisseau, Samuel Blaser: JASS [2013, Yolk], A–
Songs We Like a Lot [2015, Sunnyside], B
Claudia Quintet: Super Petite [2015, Cuneiform], B+(**)
John Hollenbeck Large Ensemble: All Can Work [2017, New Amsterdam], B
Songs You Like a Lot [2019, Flexatonic], B–
Evidence-Based [2021, Flexatonic], A–
George: Letters to George [2022, Out of Your Head], B+(***)

Klaus Ellerhusen Holm

Ballrogg: Abaft the Beam [2016, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Hamar Trio: Yestrerday Is Here [2016, Clean Feed], B+(***)
Ballrogg: Rolling Ball [2020, Clean Feed], B+(*)

Jim Holman

Explosion! [2012, Delmark], B+(**)

Ben Holmes (1979– )

Ben Holmes Trio [2009, self-released], B+(***)
Anvil of the Lord [2012, Skirl], B+(***)

Jeff Holmes (1955– )

Of One's Own [2012, Miles High], B+(**)

John L. Holmes

The Holmes Stretch [2010, John L Holmes], B+(**)

Mats Holmquist

Big Band Minimalism [2015, Summit], C+

Will Holshouser

Reed Song [2002, Clean Feed]
Singing to a Bee [2004, Clean Feed], B
w/Bernardo Sassetti: Palace Ghosts and Drunken Hymns [2008, Clean Feed], B+(**)
w/Han Bennink, Michael Moore: Live in NYC [2009, Ramboy], A–
w/Matt Munisteri, Marcus Rojas: Introducing Musette Explosion [2014, Aviary], B+(**)

Holus-Bolus

Pine Barren [2012, Prom Night], A–

Sarah Hommel

A Sarah Hommel Drum All [2003, Sahara Ford], B+(*)

Aline Homzy

Aline's Etoile Magique: Eclipse [2023, Elastic], B+(**)

Honest John

International Breakthrough [2015–2016, Clean Feed], B+(**)
w/Ab Baars: Treem [2016, Clean Feed], B+(*)

Honey Ear Trio

Steampunk Serenade [2010, Foxhaven], A–
Swivel [2014, Little (i) Music], A–

Hyeseon Hong

Hyeseon Hong Jazz Orchestra: Things Will Pass [2023, Pacific Coast Jazz], B+(**)

Honolulu Jazz Quartet [2003– ]

Tenacity [2006, HJQ], B+(*)
Straight Ahead: The Honolulu Jazz Quartet Turns 20 [2022, HJQ], B

Al Hood

Just a Little Taste: Al Hood Plays the Writing of Dave Hanson [2008, CDBaby], B

Adam Hopkins

Party Pack Ice [2015, pfMENTUM, EP], B+(*)
Crickets [2018, Out of Your Head], B+(**)

Chris Hopkins (1972– )

Daybreak [2000, Arbors]
w/Bernd Lhotzky: Partners in Crime [2012, Echoes of Swing], B+(***)
Chris Hopkins Meets the Jazz Kangaroos: Live! Vol. 1 [2020, Echoes of Swing], B+(**)

JC Hopkins

JC Hopkins Biggish Band: New York Moment [2019, Twee-Jazz], B+(**)

Tim Horner

The Head of the Circle [2012, Origin], B

Hot Club de Norvège

Django Music [2007, Hot Club], B+(*)

Hot Club of Detroit

Hot Club of Detroit [2006, Mack Avenue], B+(*)

Dylan Howe (1969– )

Subterranean: New Designs on Bowie's Berlin [2014, Motorik], B+(**)

Ted Howe

Pinnacle [2013, Hot Stove], B

Joseph Howell

Time Made to Swing [2015, Summit], B+(***)
Joseph Howell Quartet: Live in Japan [2018, Summit], B+(**)

Brad Hoyt

Far Away From Everybody [2013, Harp Guitar Music], B

HR-Bigband

Once in a Lifetime [2003, TCB], B–

The H2 Big Band

It Could Happen [2013, Origin], B+(**)

Hu Vibrational

Presents the Epic Botanical Beat Suite [2014, MOD Technologies], B+(***)

Bruno Hubert

w/B3 Kings: A Cellar Live Christmas [2005, Cellar Live], B–

Carl Ludwig Hübsch (1966– )

w/Pierre-Yves Martel, Philip Zoubek: Otherwise [2019, Insub], B+(*)

Jimmy Hughes

w/Jimmy Smith: Ever Up and Onward [2015, self-released], B+(*)

Marika Hughes

Afterlife Music Radio: 11 New Pieces for Solo Cello [2010, DD], B+(**)
The Simplest Thing [2010, DD], B+(**)

Monk Hughes

A Tribute to Brother Weldon [2004, Stones Throw], B+

Nico Huijbregts

Free Floating Forms [2007, Vindu], B+(*)

Julia Hülsmann (1968– )

The End of a Summer [2008, ECM], B+(**)
Imprint [2010, ECM], B+(**)
In Full View [2012, ECM], B+(**)
Julia Hülsmann Quartet: The Next Door [2022, ECM], B+(***)

Human Element

Human Element [2011, Abstract Logix], B+(*)

Humcrush

Enter Humcrush [2014–2015, Shhpuma], B+(**)

Hunger Pangs

Meet Meat [2013, For Tune], A–

Shabaka Hutchings (1984– )

Shabaka and the Ancestors: Wisdom of Elders [2015, Brownswood], B+(*)
Shabaka and the Ancestors: We Are Sent Here by Ancestors [2015, Impulse!], A–
Shabaka: Afrikan Culture [2022, Impulse!], B
Perceive Its Beauty, Acknowledge Its Grace [2022, Impulse!], B+(**)

Kodi Hutchinson

Hutchinson Andrew Trio: w/Chris Andrew: Prairie Modern [2012, Chronograph], B+(***)

Hvalfugl

By [2017, self-released], B+(**)

Kang Tae Hwan

w/Kang Hae Jin: Circle Point [2019, Dancing Butterfly], B+(**)

Hwyl Nofio

Isolate [2020, Hwyl], B+(*)

Gordon Hyland

Living Fossil: Never Die! [2017, self-released], B+(**)

Hypercolor

Hypercolor [2014, Tzadik], B+(**)

I Think You're Awesome

Suite to Be You and Me [2019, Jaeger Community], B+(*)

Rocco John Iacovone

The Rocco John Group: Don't Wait Too Long [2006, Coalition of Creative Artists], B+(**)
The Rocco John Group: Devotion [2008, Coalition of Creative Artists], B+(**)
Rocco John Quartet: Embrace the Change [2015, Unseen Rain], B+(**)
Peace and Love: A Tribute to Will Connell [2014, Unseen Rain], A–
Jack DeSalvo, Mark Hagan, Phil Sirois, Tom Cabrera: Connoisseurs of Chaos IV [2018, Woodshedd], B+(***)
RPM: Just Like Falling [2019, Unseen Rain], B+(**)
w/Tom Cabrera: Out of the Maelstrom [2020, Unseen Rain], B+(**)
w/Phil Sirois, Tom Cabrera: Synchronics [2021, Unseen Rain], B+(**)

David Ian

Vintage Christmas Trio Melody [2023, Prescott], B

Ibrahim Electric [2004– ]

Ibrahim Electric Meets Ray Anderson [2004, Stunt], A–
Ibrahim Electric Meets Ray Anderson: Again [2007, Stunt], B+(***)
Rumours From Outer Space [2014, ILK]

Chris Icasiano (1986– )

w/Neil Welch: Bad Luck. [2009, Belle], B+(***)
Bad Luck: Four [2016, Origin], B+(***)
Provinces [2018, Origin], B

Shawneci Icecold

w/Daniel Carter, Brandon Lopez: Toro [2021, Underground45], B+(*)
w/Daniel Carter: Familiar Roads [2021, Underground45], B
w/Fatlip: Carte Blanche [2021, Underground45, EP], B+(*)
Shawneci Icecold Quartet: Coldtrane [2021, Underground45], B+(**)
w/Rob Swift: For the Heads That Break [2022, Fat Beats, EP], B+(*)
w/Fred Lonberg-Holm: Sepphoris [2022, Underground45], B+(**)
w/Shuishan Yu: Flowing Water: Music for Guqin and Harpsichord [2022, Underground45], B+(**)
w/Vernon Reid, Matthew Garrison, Grant Calvin Weston: Future Prime [2024, Underground45], B+(***)

Iconoclast

The Dreadful Dance [2005, Fang], B+

Ideal Bread [2007– ]

The Ideal Bread [2008, KMB], B+(***)
Transmit: Vol. 2 of the Music of Steve Lacy [2009, Cuneiform], A–
Beating the Teens: Songs of Steve Lacy [2013, Cuneiform, 2CD], B+(***)

Idle Hands

Solid Moments [2019, Posi-Tone], B+(*)

Kari Ikonen (1973– )

Impressions, Improvisations and Compositions [2020, Ozella], B+(***)

Ikizukuri [2018– ]

w/Susana Santos Silva: Suicide Underground Orchid [2021, Multikulti Project]

Il Sogno

Birthday [2015, Gotta Let It Out], B+(**)
Graduation [2021, Auand/Gotta Let It Out], B+(**)

Nikki Iles (1963– )

Everything I Love [2002, Basho]

Ill Considered [2017– ]

Ill Considered [2017, Ill Considered Music], A
Live at the Crypt [2017, Ill Considered Music], B+(***)
Ill Considered 3 [2018, Ill Considered Music], A–
Live at Total Refreshment Centre [2018, Ill Considered Music], B+(***)
Live in Camden Town [2018, Ill Considered Music], B+(**)
Live in Nantes [2018, Ill Considered Music], B+(***)
Ill Considered 5 [2018, Ill Considered Music], B+(***)
Ill Considered 6 [2018, Ill Considered Music], A–
Ill Considered 8 [2018, Ill Considered Music], B+(***)
Ill Considered 9: East/West [2019, Ill Considered Music, 2CD], B+(***)
Liminal Space [2021, New Soil], A–
Precipice [2024, New Soil], B+(***)
Infrared [2024, New Soil], B+(**)

Ilmiliekki Quartet

March of the Alpha Males [2003, TUM], B+

Chie Imaizumi

Unfailing Kindness [2006, Capri], B+(**)
A Time of New Beginnings [2010, Capri], B+(**)

IMI Kollektief

Snug as a Gun [2005, Clean Feed], B

Implicate Order [2001– ]

Sound Quest [2001, Cadence]

In Layers

Pliable [2018, FMR], B+(***)

In the Country [2005– ]

This Was the Pace of My Heartbeat [2004, Rune Grammofon], B+

Independence Hall Jazz Band

Chicago Rhythm [2000–2001, Stomp Off]
Louis: The Oliver Years [2002, Stomp Off], B+(**)
Favorites [2002, Stomp Off]

Industrial Jazz Group

The Star Chamber [2004, Innova], B+(**)
Industrial Jazz a Go Go! [2004, Evander Music], B+(***)
Leef [2008, Evander Music], B+(*)

François Ingold (1977– )

Song Garden [2006, Altrisuoni], B+(**)

Randy Ingram

The Road Ahead [2009, Bju'ecords], B+(**)
Sky/Lift [2012, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Arioes Dance [2024, Sounderscore], U

Roger Ingram (1957– )

Skylark [2015, One Too Tree], B

The Inhabitants

The Furniture Moves Underneath [2007, Drip Audio], B
A Vacant Lot [2007, Drip Audio], B+(*)

Mikko Innanen (1978– )

w/Innkvisitio: Clustrophy [2009, TUM], B+(***)
w/William Parker, Andrew Cyrille: Song for a New Decade [2010–2012, TUM, 2CD], A–
Forest Chorus: Forest Chorus [2019, Orenda], B+(***)
w/Stefan Pasborg, Cedric Piromalli: This Is It [2020, Clean Feed], A–
w/Stefan Pasborg, Cedric Piromalli: Can You Hear It? [2022, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Mikko Innanen Autonomous: Hietsu [2021, Fiasko], B+(**)

Innerroute

Fourmation [2015, self-released], B+(**)

Ayn Inserto

Ayn Inserto Jazz Orchestra: Down a Rabbit Hole [2015–2017, Summit], B+(***)

Invisible Astro Healing Rhythm Quartet

Invisible Astro Healing Rhythm Quartet [2012, Epigraph], A–
2 [2014, Trouble in Mind], B+(***)

Inzinzac

Inzinzac [2010, High Two], A–

IPT

Diffractions [2018, ForTune], B+(***)

Jon Irabagon (1979– )

Jon Irabagon's Outright! [2008, Innova], B+(*)
I Don't Hear Nothin' but the Blues [2008, Loyal Label], B+(**)
The Observer [2009, Concord], B+(***)
w/Andrew Neff, Danny Fox, Scott Ritchie, Alex Wyatt, Chris Cash: Here Be Dragons [2009, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)
w/Barry Altschul: Foxy [2010, Hot Cup], A–
w/Mike Pride, Mick Barr: I Don't Hear Nothin' but the Blues Volume 2: Appalachian Haze [2011, Irabbagast]
Jon Irabagon's Outright!: Unhinged [2012, Irabbagast], B–
w/Mark Helias, Barry Altschul: It Takes All Kinds [2013, Irabbagast/Jazzwerkstatt], B+(***)
Behind the Sky [2014, Irabbagast], B+(**)
Inaction Is an Action [2015, Irabbagast], B
w/Tim Hagans: Dr. Quixotic's Traveling Exotics [2016–2017, Irabbagast], B+(**)
I Don't Hear Nothin' but the Blues: Volume 3: Anatomical Snuffbox [2019, Irabbagast], B–
Rising Sun [2021, Irabbagast], B+(***)
Jon Irabagon's Outright!: Recharge the Blade [2021, Irabbagast], B+(**)
Survivalism [2024, Irabbagast], B+(*)
The Jon Irabagon Trio + One: Dinner and Dancing [2023, Irabbagast], B+(***)
w/Mike Pride, Mick Barr, Ava Mendoza: I Don't Hear Nothin' but the Blues: Volume 3 Part 2: Exuberant Scars [2024, Irabbagast], B+(**)

Christoph Irniger (1979– )

Gowanus Canal [2012, Intakt], B+(***)
Christoph Irniger Pilgrim: Italian Circus Story [2014, Intakt], B+(**)
Octopus [2014, Intakt], A–
Christoph Irniger Pilgrim: Big Wheel Live [2015, Intakt], B+(***)
Christoph Irniger Pilgrim: Crosswinds [2018, Intakt], B+(**)
Christoph Irniger Trio: Open City [2020, Intakt], B+(***)
Christoph Irniger Pilgrim: Ghost Cat [2022, Intakt], B+(**)

Amanda Irarrázabal

w/Miriam van Boer Salmón: Fauces [2019, 577 Records], B

Irreversible Entanglements [2017– ]

Irreversible Entanglements [2017, International Anthem/Don Giovanni], A–
Homeless / Global [2019, International Anthem, EP], B+(**)
Who Sent You? [2019, International Anthem], A–
Open the Gates [2021, International Anthem], A–
Protect Your Light [2023, Impulse!], A–

Aaron Irwin (1978– )

Into the Light [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B
Blood and Thunder [2008, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
A Room Forever [2015, self-released], B+(*)

Ishmael Ensemble

Songs for Knotty [2017, Banofee Pies, EP], B

Ayumi Ishito

Ayumi Ishito and the Spacemen Vol. 2 [2020, 577], B+(*)

Todd Isler

Soul Drums [2006–2007, Takadimi Tunes], B+(**)
International Orange: International Orange [2013, self-released], B+(***)

Ulf Ivarsson (1965– )

w/Bill Laswell: Nammu [2022, Ropeadope], B+(**)

Anne Mette Iversen (1972– )

Best of the West + Many Places [2006–2007, Bju'ecords, 2 CD], B+(**)
Milo Songs [2011, Bju'ecords], B+(***)
Poetry of Earth [2011, Bju'ecords, 2CD], B+(***)
Anne Mette Iversen's Ternion Quartet: Invincible Nimbus [2018, Bju'ecords], B+(***)
Anne Mette Iversen Quartet + 1: Racing a Butterfly [2020, Bjurecords], A–

Ize Trio

The Global Suites [2023, self-released], B+(*)

Wojciech Jachna

w/Grzegorz Tarwid, Albert Karch: Sundial [2013–2014, Fortune], B+(*)

Dylan Jack

Diagrams [2017, Creative Nation Music], B+(***)

Ali Jackson (1976– )

Amalgamations [2013, Sunnyside], B+(**)

Gene Jackson (1961– )

Gene Jackson Trio NuYorx: Power of Love [2017, Whirlwind], B+(*)

Jason Jackson

Inspiration [2012, Jack & Hill Music/Planet Arts], B

Keefe Jackson

Ready Everyday [2006, Delmark]
Just Like This [2007, Delmark], B+(*)
Seeing You See [2008, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Keefe Jackson's Likely So: A Round Goal [2013, Delmark], B+(**)
w/Jason Adasiewicz: Rows and Rows [2015, Delmark], B+(*)
w/Oscar Jan Hoogland, Joshua Abrams, Mikel Patrick Avery: These Things Happen [2016, Astral Spirits, EP], B+(**)
Les Sangliers: Miniscules [2018, Aerophonic], B+(*)
w/Jim Baker, Julian Kirshner: So Glossy and So Thin [2018–2019, Astral Spirits], B+(***)
w/Jim Baker, Julian Kirshner: Routines [2019, Kettle Hole], B
w/Raoul van der Weide, Frank Rosaly: Live at de Tanker [2022, Kettle Hole], B+(***)

Christian Jacob

New Jazz Standards Vol. 5: The Music of Carl Saunders [2021, Summit], B+(**)

Eric Jacobson

Discover [2022, Origin], B+(**)
Affinity Trio: w/Pamela York, Clay Schaub: Hindsight [2022, Origin], B+(***)
Heading Home [2023, Origin], B+(*)

Tomo Jacobson

Moonbow: When the Sleeping Fish Turn Red and the Skies Start to Sing in C Major I Will Follow You to the End [2016, ILK], B+(**)
w/Maria Laurette Friis, Emanuele Maniscalco, Karlis Auzixs: Split : Body [2018, Gotta Let It Out, 2CD], B+(*)

Michael Jaeger

Michael Jaeger Kerouac: Erfindungen [2006, Unit]
Michael Jaeger Kerouac: Outdoors [2009, Intakt], B+(**)
Michael Jaeger Kerouac: Dance Around in Your Bones [2013, Intakt], B+(**)

Benedikt Jahnel (1980– )

Equilibrium [2011, ECM], B+(**)
The Invariant [2016, ECM], B+(**)

Sunny Jain (1975– )

Taboo [2010, Bju'ecords], B
Wild Wild East [2020, Smithsonian Folkways], B+(*)

Andrew Jamieson

Heard the Voice [2015, Edgetone], A–

Daniel Jamieson

Daniel Jamieson's Danjam Orchestra: Sudden Appearance [2010, OA2], B+(**)

Borys Janczarski

Janczarski & McCraven Quintet: w/Stephen McCraven: Liberator [2016, ForTune], B+(*)

Justin Janer

Following Signs [2009, Janer Music], B+(**)

Michael Janisch (1979– )

Purpose Built [2009, Whirlwind], B+(**)
Paradigm Shift [2015, Whirlwind, 2CD]
Worlds Collide [2019, Whirlwind], B+(**)

Bodek Janke

w/Kristjan Randalu: Live [2007, Jazz 'n' Arts], B+(*)

Danny Janklow

Elevation [2015, Outside In Music], B

B.J. Jansen (1981– )

Ronin [2013, ARC], B+(**)
Common Ground [2016, Ronin Jazz], B+(**)

Jaruzelski's Dream [2008– ]

Jazz Gawronski [2008, Clean Feed], B+(***)

Keith Javors (1971– )

Jazz Jamaica All Stars [2001– ]

Massive [2001, Dune], B

Jazz Daddies

Moontower Nights [2021, self-released], B

Jazz Ensemble of Memphis

Playing in the Yard [2023, Memphis International], B+(*)

JazzBonez

Watch It! [2013, Summit], B

Jazzmob

Pathfinder [2003, Jazzaway], B
Infernal Machine [2005, Jazzaway], B+(*)

The Jazz O'Maniacs

Sunset Cafe Stomp [2005, Delmark], B+(**)

Jazz Punks

Smashups [2012, self-released], B+(*)

Jazz Worms

Squirmin' [2020, Capri], B+(*)

JC and the Jazz Hoppers

Chillin' at Home [2006, Jazz-Hop], B–

Joan Jeanrenaud (1956– )

Metamorphosis [2002, New Albion]
w/PC Muñoz: Pop-Pop [2010, Deconet], B+(***)

Val Jeanty

w/Candice Hoyes, Mimi Jones: Nite Bjuti [2023, Whirlwind], B+(**)
ØKSE: ØKSE [2023, Backwoodz Studioz], A–

Erik Jekabson

Intersection [2002, Fresh Sound New Talent]
Crescent Boulevard [2010, Jekab's Music]
Anti-Mass [2012, Jekab's Music], B+(*)
A Brand New Take [2015, OA2], B+(*)

Jerome Jennings

The Beast [2016, Iola], B+(**)
Solidarity [2019, Iola], B+(***)

Brent Jensen

The Sound of a Dry Martini: Remembering Paul Desmond [2001, Origin], B+(**)
Trios [2006, Origin], B+(***)
w/Bill Anschell, Jeff Johnson, John Bishop: One More Mile [2006, Origin], A–
Wellstone Conspiracy: Motives [2009, Origin], B+(**)
Wellstone Conspiracy: Humble Origins [2011, Origin], B+(***)
More Sounds of a Dry Martini [2020, Origin], B+(***)

Christine Jensen (1970– )

A Shorter Distance [2006, Effendi]
Collage [2008, Effendi]
Habitat [2013, Justin Time], B+(*)
Transatlantic Conversations: 11 Piece Band Live [2013, Linedown], B+(*)
Day Moon [2023, Justin Time], B+(**)

Mathias Højgaard Jensen

Is as Is [2022, Fresh Sound New Talent], A–

Peter Jensen

w/DR Big Band: Stand on Your Feet and Fight: Voices of the Danish West Indies [2018, ILK], B+(*)

Chris Jentsch

Brooklyn Suite [2005, Fleur de Son], B+(*)
Cycles Suite [2008, Fleur de Son], B+(*)
Jentsch Group Quartet: Fractured Pop [2009, Fleur de Son], B+(*)
Jentsch Group No Net: Topics in American History [2016, Blue Schist], B+(**)

Eunhye Jeong

Nolda [2021, ESP-Disk], B+(**)

Scott Jeppesen

El Guapo [2013, Creative Bottle Music], B+(***)

Dusan Jevtovic

No Answer [2016, Moonjune], B+(*)

Ochion Jewell

Volk [2015, Mythology], A–

Jing Chi [2002– ]

3D [2004, Tone Center], B–

Malcolm Jiyane (1982– )

Umdali [2018, Mushroom Hour Half Hour], A–
True Story [2020–2021, New Soil/Mushroom Hour], B+(**)

Gisele Røen Johansen

Kveldsragg [2018, Jazzaggression], B+(***)

Thomas Johansson

Home Alone [2016, Tammtz], B+(**)

Steve Johns

Family [2015, Strikezone], B+(**)

Aaron J Johnson (1958– )

Songs of Our Fathers [2007, Bubble-Sun], B+(**)

Burr Johnson

What It Is [2008, Lexicon], B

Calvin Johnson Jr. (1985– )

Notes of a Native Son [2022, self-released], B+(*)

Gabriel Johnson

Fra_ctured [2009, Electrofone], B+(***)

Hermione Johnson

Tremble [2019, Relative Pitch], B+(**)

Josh Johnson

Freedom Exercise [2020, Northern Spy], B+(*)

Lucien Johnson (1981– )

w/Alan Silva, Makoto Soto: Stinging Nettles [2006, Improvising Beings], A–

Max Johnson (1990– )

w/Mark Whitecage, Steve Swell, Tyshawn Sorey: Quartet [2011, Not Two], B+(**)
The Prisoner [2012, NoBusiness], B+(***)
The Invisible Trio [2013, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
Something Familiar [2014, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)
In the West [2014, Clean Feed], B+(*)
Max Johnson Trio: Orbit of Sound [2021, Unbroken Sounds], B+(***)

Russ Johnson

Save Big [2004, Omnitone], B+
Komeda Project: w/Krzysztof Medyna, Andrzej Winnicki, Scott Colley, Nasheet Waits: Requiem [2009, WM], B+(**)
Meeting Point [2014, Relay], B+(**)
Still Out to Lunch [2014, Yellowbird], B+(**)
Headlands [2018, Woolgathering], B+(***)
w/Dave Rempis, Joshua Abrams, Isaiah Spencer, Jeremy Cunningham: Harmattan [2019, Aerophonic], B+(***)
Ballister: Znachki Stilyag [2019, Aerophonic], A–
Russ Johnson Quartet: Reveal [2022, Calligram], B+(**)

Tom Johnson

Tom Johnson Jazz Orchestra: Time Takes Odd Turns [2023], B

Darren Johnston

w/Fred Frith, Larry Ochs, Devin Hoff, Ches Smith: Reasons for Moving [2005, Not Two], B+(***)
The Edge of the Forest [2007–2008, Clean Feed], A–
Nice Guy Trio: Here Comes . . . the Nice Guy Trio [2009, Porto Franco], B+(***)
w/Aram Shelton, Lisa Mezzacappa, Kjell Nordeson: Cylinder [2011, Clean Feed], B+(**)
The Nice Guy Trio: Sidewalks and Alleys / Walking Music [2010, Porto Franco], B+(*)
Darren Johnston's Gone to Chicago: The Big Lift [2010, Porto Franco], B+(***)
w/Tim Daisy: Crossing Belmont [2017, Relay], B+(***)
Life in Time [2021, Origin], A–

Alan Jones (1962– )

w/François Théberge: Another View [2010–2012, Origin], B+(*)

Billy Jones

3's a Crowd [2017, Acoustical Concepts], B

Bujo Kevin Jones

Live! [2004, Motéma], B+(**)

Darius Jones (1976– )

Man'ish Boy (A Raw & Beautiful Thing) [2009, AUM Fidelity], A–
Little Women: Throat [2009, AUM Fidelity], B
w/Matthew Shipp: Cosmic Lieder [2010, AUM Fidelity], B+(*)
Big Gurl (Smell My Dream) [2011, AUM Fidelity], A–
Book of Mae'bul (Another Kind of Surprise) [2012, AUM Fidelity], B+(**)
Little Women: Lung [2012, AUM Fidelity], B–
Grass Roots: w/Sean Conly, Alex Harding, Chad Taylor: Grass Roots [2012, AUM Fidelity], B+(**)
Cosmic Lieder: The Darkseid Recital [2011–2013, AUM Fidelity], B+(*)
The Oversoul Manual [2014, AUM Fidelity], B–
Le Bébé de Brigitte (Lost in Translation) [2015, AUM Fidelity], B+(**)
Raw Demoon Alchemy (A Lone Operation) [2019, Northern Spy]
Fluxkit Vancouver (Its Suite but Sacred) [2022, We Jazz], A–
Legend of e'Boi (The Hypervigilant Eye) [2024, AUM Fidelity], A–

Jessica Jones

Nod [2003, New Artists], B+(***)
Word [2005, New Artists], B+(**)
w/Mark Taylor: Live at the Freight [2011, New Artists], B+(**)
w/Connie Crothers: Live at the Freight [2011, New Artists], B+(*)

Melvin Jones

Pivot [2011, Turnaround], B+(**)

Paul Jones

Short History [2014, Blujazz], B+(**)
Clean [2017, Outside In Music], B

Sean Jones (1978– )

Gemini [2005, Mack Avenue], B
Roots [2006, Mack Avenue], B
Kaleidoscope [2007, Mack Avenue], C+
The Search Within [2009, Mack Avenue]
No Need for Words [2011, Mack Avenue], B+(*)
Live From Jazz at the Bistro [2017, Mack Avenue], B+(*)

Tony Jones

Trio: Pitch, Rhythm, and Consciousness [2011, New Artists], B+(*)

Willie Jones III (1968– )

Fallen Heroes [2020, WJ3], B+(*)

Danny Jonokuchi

Danny Jonokuchi Big Band: A Decade [2022, Bandstand Presents], B+(*)

Joonsam

Joonsam: A Door [2014, Origin], B+(*)

Rodney Jordan

w/Christian Fabian: Conversations [2019, Spicerack], B+(**)

Matt Jorgensen (1972– )

Quiet Silence [2002, Origin]
Another Morning [2007, Origin], B
Tatooed by Passion: Music Inspired by the Paintings of Dale Chisman [2009, Origin], B+(*)

Joyfultalk

Muuixx [2015, Drip Audio], B+(**)

Jü

Summa [2016, Rare Noise], B
III [2021, Rare Noise], B+(*)

Dave Juarez

Round Red Light [2010, Posi-Tone], B+(*)

Patricia Julien

Still Light at Night [2012, self-released], B

Jumala Quintet

Turtle Crossing [2000, Clean Feed], B+

Laura Jurd (1990– )

Stepping Back, Jumping In [2019, Edition], B
The Big Friendly Album [2021, Big Friendly], B+(**)

Aino Juutilainen

Drought [2020, We Jazz], B+(**)

Nick Kadajski

Remembering Things to Come [2008, Circavision], B+(*)

Dave Kain

Raising Kain [2014, Stop Time], B+(**)

Goran Kajfes

Goran Kajfes Tropiques: Into the Wild [2019, Headspin], B+(***)
Goran Kajfes Tropiques: Tell Us [2024, We Jazz], B+(***)

Asuka Kakitani

Bloom [2011, 19/8], B+(***)

Kaleiido

Elements [2022, Exopac], B+(*)

Kalle Kalima (1973– )

Some Kubricks of Blood [2007, Tum], B+(*)
Out to Lynch [2011, TUM], B+(**)
Buñuel de Jour [2014, TUM], B+(***)

Ron Kalina

w/Jim Self: The Odd Couple [2006–2007, Basset Hound], B+(*)

Gregg Kallor

A Single Noon [2012, Single Noon], B+(**)

Egil Kalman (1989– )

w/Fredrik Rasten: Weaving a Fabric of Winds [2019, Shhpuma], B

Anna Kaluza

w/Artur Majewski, Rafal Mazur, Kuba Suchar: Tone Hunting [2012, Clean Feed], A–

Matthew Kaminski

Swingin' on the New Hammond [2013, Summit], B+(*)
Live at Churchill Grounds [2015, Chicken Coup], B+(*)

The Kandinsky Effect

Synesthesia [2012, Cuneiform], B+(***)
Somnambulist [2014, Cuneiform], A–

Jonathan Kane

w/Dave Soldier: February Meets Soldier String Quartet [2020, EEG], B+(**)

Matt Kane

Matt Kane and the Kansas City Generations Sextet: Acknowledgement [2015, Bounce-Step], B

Tyler Kaneshiro

Amber of the Moment [2013, self-released], B+(**)

Maria Kannegaard (1970– )

Maria Kannegaard Trio: Sand I En Vik [2020, Jazzland], B+(***)

Benji Kaplan (1985– )

Meditações No Violão [2011, Circo Mistico], B+(*)
Something Here Inside [2021, Wise Cat], B+(*)
Untold Stories [2023, self-released], B+(*)

Noah Kaplan (1984– )

Descendants [2008, Hatology], B+(**)
Cluster Swerve [2011, Hatology], A–

Bobby Kapp

w/Matthew Shipp: Cactus [2016, Northern Spy], A–
Synergy: Bobby Kapp Plays for Music of Richard Sussman [2023, Tweed Boulevard], B+(**)

Vera Kappeler (1974– )

w/Peter Conradin Zumthor: Herd [2020, Intakt], B+(*)

Plamen Karadonev

Crossing Lines [2007, Mu], B+(*)

Tony Karapetyan

Tony Karapetyan Trio: w/Sebastian Studnitzky: Point of View [2020, Jazzist], B+(*)

Karkhana

Al Azraqayn [2019, Karlrecords], A–

Rafael Karlen

The Sweetness of Things Half Remembered [2014, Pinnacles Music], B+(***)

Keith Karns

Keith Karns Big Band: An Eye on the Future [2015, Summit], C+

Kassaba

Dark Eye [2007, CDBaby], B+(**)

Brian Kastan

Roll the Dice on Life [2016, Kastan, 2CD], C+

Katarsis 4 [2019– ]

Katarsis 4 [2019, NoBusiness], B+(**)
Live at the Underground Water Reservoir [2019, NoBusiness], B+(*)

Spencer Katzman (1974– )

5 Is the New 3 [2006, 6V6], B+(**)

Justin Kauflin (1986– )

Dedication [2014, Qwest/Jazz Village], B+(**)

Alex Kautz

Where We Begin [2024, Sunnyside], B+(*)

Mark Kavuma

Kavuma [2017, Ubuntu Music], B+(*)
The Banger Factory [2019, Ubuntu Music], B+(*)

Ryan Keberle (1980– )

The Ryan Keberle Double Quartet [2006, Alternate Side]
w/Catharsis: Music Is Emotion [2012, Alternate Side]
w/Catharsis: Into the Zone [2014, Greenleaf Music], B+(*)
w/Catharsis: Azui Infinito [2015, Greenleaf Music], B+(**)
Ryan Keberle & Catharsis: Find the Common, Shine a Light [2017, Greenleaf Music], B+(**)
w/Frank Woeste: Reverso: Suite Ravel [2017, Phonoart], B+(**)
Ryan Keberle & Catharsis: The Hope I Hold [2018, Greenleaf Music], B+(**)
Reverso: w/Vincent Courtois, Frank Woeste: The Melodic Line [2019, Out Note], B+(*)
Ryan Keberle Collectiv Do Brasil: Sonhos Da Esquina [2021, Alternate Side], B+(**)
Reverso: Harmonic Alchemy [2022, Outnote], B+(***)
Ryan Keberle's Collectiv Do Brasil: Considerando [2023, Alternate Side], B+(**)
Ryan Keberle & Catharsis: Music Is Connection [2024, Alternate Side], U

Jason Keiser

Shaw's Groove [2022, OA2], B+(*)
Kind of Kenny [2024, OA2], U

Arthur Kell

See You in Zanzibar [2001, self-released]
Traveller [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], A–
Victoria: Live in Germany [2008, Bju'ecords], A–
Jester [2012, Bju'ecords], A–
Arthur Kell Speculation Quartet: Live at Lunàtico [2022, Origin], B+(***)

Simone Keller (1980– )

Hidden Heartache [2022, Intakt, 2CD], B+(**)

Daniel Kelly

Emerge [2009, Bju'ecords], B+(*)

Grace Kelly (1992– )

w/Lee Konitz: GraceFulLee [2007, Pazz Productions], B+(***)
Mood Changes [2008, Pazz Productions]
Trying to Figure It Out [2016, Pazz Productions], B+(*)

Keith Kelly

Keith Kelly Ask Not: A Grand Apparatus, Discarded [2014, Edgetone], B+(**)

Phil Kelly ( –2023)

My Museum [2006, Origin], B
Ballet of the Bouncing Beagles [2009, Origin], B+(*)

Walter Kemp

Walter Kemp 3oh!: Dark Continent [2015, Blujazz], B+(*)

Peter Kenagy (1977– )

Little Machines [2003, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)

Corey Kendrick

w/2016, self-released: Rootless, B+(*)

Ray Kennedy

w/Joe Cohn: Plays the Music of Arthur Schwartz [2006, Arbors], B+(***)

Robert Kennedy

Big Shoes [2014, self-released], B+(*)

Shan Kenner

The Behavior of Vibration [2013, Guitar Lotus], B

Stan Kenton Alumni Band

Road Scholars Live [2013, Summit], B

The Stan Kenton Legacy Orchestra

Storming Through the South [2016, Summit], B+(*)
Flyin' Through Florida [2018, Summit], B+(**)

Irene Kepl

SololoS [2016, Fou], B+(*)

Peter Kerlin

Salamander [2013, Inova], B+(***)

Jacqueline Kerrod

17 Days in December [2021, Orenda], B+(**)

Eva Kess (1985– )

Sternschnuppen: Falling Stars [2019, Neuklang], B+(***)
Inter-Musical Love Letter [2021, Unit], B+(*)

Kent Kessler (1957– )

Bull Fiddle [2001, Okka Disk], B+(**)

Stefan Keune (1965– )

w/Dominic Lash, Steve Noble: Fractions [2013, NoBusiness], B+(***)

Ruslan Khain (1972– )

For Medicinal Purposes Only! [2008, Smalls], B+(**)

Majid Khaliq (1977– )

The Basilisk [2010, self-released], B

Reza Khan

Imaginary Road [2020, Painted Music], B–

Carla Kihlstedt

w/Satoko Fujii: Minamo [2002–2005, Henceforth], B+(**)
Minamo: w/Satoko Fujii: Kuroi Kawa – Black River [2009, Tzadik, 2 CD], B+(***)

Paul Kikuchi

Tide Tables: w/Alexander Vittum: Lost Birdsongs [2005, Prefecture], B+(**)
Open Graves: w/Jesse Olsen: Hollow Lake [2009, Prefecture], B
Open Graves: w/Stuart Dempster: Flightpatterns [2010, Prefecture], B–
Portable Sanctuary Vol. 1 [2009–2010, Present Sounds], B+(*)

Stan Killian (1978– )

Unified [2010, Sunnyside], B+(*)
Evoke [2012, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Brooklyn Calling [2021, Sunnyside], B+(**)

Jin Hi Kim

w/Gerry Hemingway: Pulses [2009, Auricle], B+(***)

Sukyung Kim

Lilac Hill [2019, self-released], B+(*)

Jeroen Kimman

Orquesta Del Tiempo Perdido: Stille [2018, Shhpuma], B

Izumi Kimura

Asymmetry: Piano Music From Japan and Ireland [2009, Diatribe], B+(**)
w/Barry Guy, Gerry Hemingway: Illuminated Silence [2018, Fundacja Sluchaj], B+(**)
w/Cora Venus Lunny: Invisible Resistances [2022, Farpoint], B+(*)
w/Gerry Hemingway: Kairos [2022, Fundacja Sluchaj], A–
w/Barry Guy, Gerry Hemingway: Six Hands Open as One [2023, Fundacja Sluchaj], B+(***)

Soweto Kinch (1978– )

Conversations With the Unseen [2003, Dune], B+(**)
A Life in the Day of B19: Tales of the Tower Block [2006, Dune], B–
The New Emancipation [2010, Kinch], B

Kind Folk

Head Towards the Center [2021, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)

Dave King (1970– )

Indelicate [2009, Sunnyside], B+(*)
Dave King Trucking Company: Good Old Light [2011, Sunnyside], B+(***)
I've Been Ringing You [2012, Sunnyside], B+(*)
Dave King Trucking Company: Adopted Highway [2013, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Dave King Trucking Company: Surrounded by the Night [2016, Sunnyside], B+(**)

Kaki King

Everybody Loves You [2003, Velour]

Ron King

Triumph [2016, self-released], B

Cassie Kinoshi (1993– )

Cassie Kinoshi's SEED.: Gratitude [2023, International Anthem], B+(*)

Quin Kirchner (1981– )

The Other Side of Time [2018, Astral Spirits], B+(***)
KVL: Volume 1 [2019, Astral Spirits], B+(*)
The Shadows and the Light [2019, Astral Spirits], B+(***)

Oleg Kireyev (1964– )

Mandala [2004, Jazzheads], A–
w/Keith Javors: Rhyme and Reason [2009, Inarhyme], A–

Snorre Kirk (1981– )

Top Dog [2021, Stunt], B+(***)

Sam Kirmayer

In This Moment [2022, Cellar Live], B

Milen Kirov (1977– )

Spatium [2019, Independent Creative Sound and Music], B+(*)

Kitchen Orchestra

w/Alexander Von Schlippenbach: Kitchen Orchestra With Alexander Von Schlippenbach [2013, Whats Cooking], B+(*)

Anni Kiviniemi

Anni Kiviniemi Trio: Eir [2023, We Jazz], B+(***)

Julie Kjaer

Pierette Ensemble: Akrostik [2014, Gateway Music], B+(***)
Dobbeltgaenger [2015, Clean Feed], A–

Søren Kjaergaard (1978– )

w/Ben Street, Andrew Cyrille: Optics [2007, ILK], B+(**)
w/Ben Street, Andrew Cyrille: Femklang [2011, ILK], B+(**)
Syvmileskridt [2014, ILK], B+(***)

Petros Klampanis

Irrationalities [2019, Enja], B+(**)

Craig Klein

Talkative Horns: Musical Conversations on Lucien Barbarin [2021, Tomboklein Music], B+(**)

Omer Klein (1982– )

w/Haggai Cohen Milo: Duet [2006, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
Introducing Omer Klein [2007, Smalls], B+(***)

Tobias Klein (1967– )

Bugpowder: Cage Tennis [2020, Trytone], A–

Pat Klobas

w/Tommy Kesecker: No Gravity [2007, KKEnsemble], B+(**)

A.J. Kluth (1980– )

Twice Now [2008, OA2], B
Anvils and Broken Bells [2010, OA2], B+(*)

Jim Knapp

Jim Knapp Orchestra: It's Not Business, It's Personal [2009, Origin], B+(*)

Edgar Knecht

Good Morning Lilofee [2011, Ozella], B+(***)

Knalpot

Dierendag [2017, Shhpuma], B+(*)

Kneebody [2005– ]

Kneebody [2005, Greenleaf Music]
w/Theo Bleckman: Twelve Songs by Charles Ives [2008, Winter & Winter], B+(**)
You Can Have Your Moment [2009, Winter & Winter], B+(*)
Chapters [2018–2019, Edition], B+(*)
w/Daedelus: Kneedelus [2015, Brainfeeder], B+(***)
Anti-Hero [2017, Motéma], B

Thomson Kneeland

Mazurka for a Modern Man [2007, Weltschmerz], B+(**)

Meinrad Kneer (1970– )

w/Albert van Veenendaal: The Munderkingen Sessions: Part 1 [2004, Evil Rabbit], B+(*)

Landon Knoblock (1982– )

w/Jason Furman: Gasoline Rainbow [2008, Fractamodi], B+(**)
Cacaw: Stellar Power [2012, Skirl], B+(**)

Julien Knowles

As Many, as One [2023, Biophilia], B+(*)

Knoxville Jazz Orchestra

Christmas Time Is Here [2012, self-released], B–

Kirk Knuffke (1980– )

Bigwig [2007, Clean Feed], B+(*)
Amnesia Brown [2009, Clean Feed], B+(***)
w/Jesse Stacken: Orange Was the Color [2011, Steeplechase]
Lamplighter [2014, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
Little Cross [2014, SteepleChase], B+(*)
Arms and Hands [2015, Royal Potato Family], B+(***)
w/Jesse Stacken: Satie [2015, SteepleChase], B
Cherryco [2016, SteepleChase], A–
w/Steven Herring: Witness [2017, SteepleChase], B+(*)
Brightness: Live in Amsterdam [2020, Royal Potato Family], B+(*)
Tight Like This [2019, SteepleChase], B+(**)
w/Michael Bisio: For You I Don't Want to Go [2020, NoBusiness], A–
Kirk Knuffke Trio: w/Michael Bisio, Matthew Shipp: Gravity Without Airs [2022, Tao Forms, 2CD], A–
Super Blonde [2023, SteepleChase], A–

Aryeh Kobrinsky

Brinsk: A Hamster Speaks [2008, Nowt], B+(*)

Max Koch

Ten Bulls [2021, Jazzwerkstatt], A–

Michael Kocour

Wherever You Go, There You Are [2014, OA2], B+(*)
East of the Sun [2018, OA2], B+(*)

Kodian Trio

III [2019, Trost], B+(***)

Toby Koenigsberg

Sense [2005, Origin], B+(**)

Frank Kohl

Invisible Man [2013, Pony Boy], B+(*)
Pacific [2022, OA2], B+(***)

Masayo Koketsu

Fukiya [2021, Relative Pitch], B

Kokoroko

Kokoroko [2019, Brownswood, EP], B+(*)
Could We Be More [2022, Brownswood], B

Kokotob

Flying Heart [2016, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Dmitri Kolesnik

Five Corners [2006, Challenge], B

Nikola Kolodziejczyk

Chord Nation [2011, Fortune], B+(**)

Konjur Collective

Blood in My Eye (A Soul Insurgent Guide) [2022, Cow:Music/Astral Spirits], B+(**)

Ben Kono (1967– )

Crossing [2010, 19/8], B+(*)

Konstrukt [2008– ]

w/Ken Vandermark: Kozmik Bazxaar [2018, Karlrecords], B+(**)

Alex Kontorovich (1980– )

Deep Minor [2006, Chamsa], A–

Ted Kooshian (1961– )

Ted Kooshian's Standard Orbit Quartet [2007, Summit], B+(*)
Underdog, and Other Stories . . . [2009, Summit], B+(**)
Clowns Will Be Arriving [2014, Summit], B+(***)
Hubub! [2022, Summit], B+(**)

Benjamin Koppel (1974– )

The Art of the Quartet [2015, Cowbell Music/Unit, 2CD], B+(***)
w/Tine Rehling, Henrik Dam Thomsen: Les Mobiles [2019, Cowbell Music], B+(*)
w/Scott Colley, Brian Blade: Perspective [2023, Cowbell Music], B+(**)
White Buses: Passage to Freedom [2023, Cowbell Music], B+(***)

Lefteris Kordis

"Oh Raven, If You Only Had Brains . . .": Songs for Aesop's Fables [2010, Inner Circle Music], B
Mediterrana (Goddess of Light) [2013–2015, Inner Circle Music], B+(*)

Hakon Kornstad (1977– )

Space Available [2000, Jazzland]

Sarathy Korwar

w/Upaj Collective: My East Is Your West [2018, Gearbox], B+(**)
More Arriving [2019, The Leaf Label], A–
w/Upaj Collective: Night Dreamer Direct-to-Disc Sessions [2019, Night Dreamer], B+(***)
Kalak [2022, The Leaf Label], B+(***)
KAL (Real World) [2023, The Leaf Label], B+(**)

Heikki Koskinen

w/Mikko Innanen, Teppo Hauta-aho: Kellari Trio [2011, Edgetone], B+(*)
Northern Winds and Voices: Inside / Outside (Sisällä / Ulkona) [2016, Edgetone], B+(*)
Otherworld Ensemble: Liveat Malmitalo [2017, Edgetone], B+(*)

Kenny Kotwitz

w/The LA Jazz Quintet: When Lights Are Low [2020, PMRecords], B+(*)

Lona Kozik

w/Chris Golinski: Spelaeology [2015, Edgetone], B+(*)

Boris Kozlov (1967– )

Double Standard: Solo Bass [2007, self-released], B
First Things First [2020, Posi-Tone], B+(**)

Kristijan Krajncan

Drumming Cellist [2017, Sazas], B+(*)
Drumming Cellist: Abraxas [2019, Sazas], A–

Russell Kranes

Anchor Points [2022, OA2], B+(**)

Andrew Krasilnikov

Bloody Belly Comb Jelly [2023, Rainy Days], B

Itai Kriss

The Shark [2011, Avenue K], B

Brian Krock

Liddle [2018, Outside In Music], B+(**)

Krokofant

Krokofant II [2015, Rune Grammofon], B+(*)
Q [2019, Rune Grammofon], B

Adam Kromelow

Krom: Krom [2013, self-released], C+

Fredrik Kronkvist (1975– )

Kronikles [2017, Connective], B+(**)

Floy Krouchi

w/James Brandon Lewis, Benjamin Sanz: Cliffs [2022, Off], A–

Alexey Kruglov (1979– )

w/Carolyn Hume, Paul May, Oleg Yudanov: Last Train From Narvskaya [2019, Leo], B+(*)
Synchronization of Time [2022, Leo], B

Martin Krusche

Friendship Pagoda [2000, Naxos]

Marie Krüttli (1991– )

Transparence [2022, Intakt], B+(*)

Martin Küchen (1966– )

Angles: Every Woman Is a Tree [2007, Clean Feed], B+(***)
Trespass Trio: ". . . Was There to Illuminate the Night Sky . . ." [2007, Clean Feed], B+(*)
Angles: Epileptical West: Live in Coimbra [2009, Clean Feed], A
Angles 8: By Way of Deception: Live in Ljubljana [2011, Clean Feed], A–
Trespass Trio: Bruder Beda [2011, Clean Feed], B+(***)
Trespass Trio: w/Joe McPhee: Human Encore [2012, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Angles 9: Injuries [2013, Clean Feed], B+(***)
w/Landaeus Trio: Vinyl [2013–2014, Moserobie], A–
All Included: Satan in Plain Clothes [2014, Clean Feed], B+(***)
w/Johan Berthling, Steve Noble: Night in Europe [2014, NoBusiness], B+(***)
w/Jon Rune Strøm, Tollef Østvang: Melted Snow [2015, NoBusiness], B+(***)
Tresspass Trio: The Spirit of Pitesti [2015, Clean Feed], B+(*)
w/Mark Tokar, Arkadijus Gotesmanas: Live at Vilnius Jazz Festival [2016, NoBusiness], B+(**)
Angles 9: Disappeared Behind the Sun [2016, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Angles 3: Parede [2016, Clean Feed], A–
w/Rafal Mazur: Baza [2018, NoBusiness], B+(*)
Angles 9: Beyond Us [2018, Clean Feed], B+(***)
Nobject: w/Rafal Mazur, Vasco Trilla: X-Rayed [2018, Fundacja Sluchaj], B+(**)
The Croaks: One of the Best Bears! [2018, Fundacja Sluchaj], B+(*)
w/Landaeus Trio: Mind the Gap of Silence [2019, Clean Feed], B+(***)
w/Michaela Antalová: Thunder Before Lightning [2019, Clean Feed], B–
w/Agustí Fernández, Zlatko Kaucic: The Steps That Resonate [2021, Not Two], B+(**)
Utopia [2021, Thanatosis Produktion], B
Angles: A Muted Reality [2021, Clean Feed], B+(***)
Tresspass Trio: w/Susana Santos Silva: Live in Oslo [2018, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Steffen Kuehn

Leap of Faith [2015–2016, Stefrecords], B+(*)

Nils Kugelmann (1996– )

Stormy Beauty [2022, ACT], B+(**)

Mike Kuhl

w/Dave Ballou, John Dierker, Luke Stewart: Kraft [2021, Out of Your Head], B+(***)

Tim Kuhl (1982– )

King [2008, WJF], B+(*)

Veli Kujala (1976– )

Clemens Kuratle (1991– )

Clemens Kuratle Ydivide: Lumumba [2021, Intakt], B+(*)

Takuya Kuroda (1980– )

Rising Son [2014, Blue Note], B+(*)
Fly Moon Die Soon [2020, First Word], B+(***)

Elektra Kurtis

Bridges From the East [2016, Elektra Sound Works/Milo], B+(***)

Juliet Kurtzman

w/Pete Malinverni: Candlelight: Live in the Time of Cholera [2020, Saranac], B

Jason Kush

Finally Friday [2021, MCG Jazz], B+(***)

Ola Kvernberg

Liarbird [2011, Jazzland], B+(**)

Joshua Kwassman

Songs of the Brother Spirit [2012, Truth Revolution], B–

David Kweksilber

w/Guus Janssen: David Kweksilber + Guus Janssen [2003–2006, Geestgronden], B+(***)

SeaJun Kwon

Walking Cliché Sextet: Suite Chase Reflex [2019, self-released, EP], B+(*)
Walking Cliché Sextet: Micro-Nap [2021–2022, Endectomorph Music], B+(***)

John La Barbera

John La Barbera Groove Band: Grooveyard [2023, Origin], B+(*)

Benjamin Lackner (1976– )

Last Decade [2021, ECM], B+(**)

David Lackner

Chapter One [2006, Dreambox Media], B+(*)

Steeve Laffont

w/Gino Roman, Yorgui Loeffler, Chriss Campion: Latchès [2008, Sunnyside], B

Julian Lage (1987– )

Sounding Point [2009, Emarcy/Decca], B+(**)
World's Fair [2014, Modern Lore], B+(*)
Arclight [2015, Mack Avenue], B+(*)
Live in Los Angeles [2016, Mack Avenue, EP], B
Modern Lore [2018, Mack Avenue], B
Love Hurts [2018, Mack Avenue], B+(***)
Squint [2021, Blue Note], B+(**)
View With a Room [2022, Blue Note], B+(**)
The Layers [2022, Blue Note, EP], B+(**)
Speak to Me [2024, Blue Note], B+(*)

Ville Lähteenmäki

Ville Lähteenmäki Utopia: Russian Body Language [2020, Art First], B+(***)
Introducing Ville Lähteenmäki Trio [2022, Ultraääni], B+(***)

Dave Lalama

The Hofstra Project [2012, Lalama Music], B

La Lucha

Everybody Wants to Rule the World [2019, Arbors], B

LAMA

Oneiros [2011, Clean Feed], B+(*)
w/Chris Speed: Lamaçal [2012, Clean Feed], B+(***)
w/Joachim Badenhorst: The Elephant's Journey [2015, Clean Feed], B+(*)
w/Joachim Badenhorst: Metamorphosis [2016, Clean Feed], B+(*)

Michel Lambert

Le Passant [2005, Jazz From Rant]
Maïkotron Unit: Ex-Voto [2011, Jazz From Rant], A–
Maïkotron Unit: Effugit [2012, Jazz From Rant], B+(***)
Journal Des Épisodes [2012, Jazz From Rant], B+(***)
Journal des Épisodes II [2014, Jazz From Rant], B+(***)
Alom Mola [2016, Jazz From Rant], B+(***)

Benedic Lamdin

Nostagia 77: The Loneliest Flower in the Village [2021, Jazzman], B+(**)

Steve Lampert

Venus Perplexed [2000, SteepleChase], B+(***)
Music From There [2006, Bridge], B+(**)

Lana Trio [2012– ]

Lana Trio [2012, Via Fongool]
Lana Trio With Sofia Jernberg [2016, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Landline

Landline [2019, Loyal Label], B+(**)

Domenic Landolf (1969– )

New Brighton [2009, Pirouet], B+(**)

Brian Landrus (1978– )

Forward [2007, Cadence Jazz], B+(***)
Traverse [2010, Blueland], B+(**)
The Landrus Kaleidoscope: Capsule [2010, BlueLand], B+(***)
Brian Landrus Kaleidoscope: Mirage [2012, Blueland], B+(**)
The Deep Below [2014, BlueLand/Palmetto], B+(***)
Brian Landrus Orchestra: Generations [2017, BlueLand], B+(**)
w/Fred Hersch, Drew Gress, Billy Hart: For Now [2020, BlueLand], B+(*)
Red List [2021, Palmetto], B+(***)
Plays Ellington and Strayhorn, B+(***)

Jermaine Landsberger

Gettin' Blazed [2009, Resonance], B

Steve Langone

Breathe [2016, Whaling City Sound], B+(**)

Pablo Lanouguere

Pablo Lanouguere Quintet: Electico [2019, self-released], B+(**)
Pablo Lanouguere Quintet: Altar [2022, Piano Piano], B+(**)

Lantana

Elemental [2020, Cipsela], B+(**)

Daniel Lantz (1976– )

Plays Bond [2012, Do Music], B+(*)

Alexey Lapin

w/Yury Yaremchuk: Anatomy of Sound [2010, SoLyd], B+(*)
Parallels [2011, Leo]

Lapis Trio

The Travelers [2017, Shifting Paradigm], B+(*)

Travis Laplante

Heart Protector [2011, Skirl], B+(*)
Battle Trance: Palace of Wind [2014, New Amsterdam], B+(**)
Battle Trance: Blade of Love [2016, New Amsterdam], B+(*)
Subtle Degrees: A Dance That Empties [2017, New Amsterdam], B+(***)
Human [2018, New Amsterdam], B
Wild Tapestry [2021, Out of Your Head], B+(**)
Battle Trance: Green of Winter [2022, New Amsterdam], B+(*)

Joy Lapps

Girl in the Yard [2022, self-released], B+(**)

Zach Larmer

Inner Circle [2016, self-released], B+(*)

David Larsen

The Peplowski Project [2022, self-released], B+(**)

Adam Larson (1991– )

Selective Amnesia [2015, Inner Circle Music], B+(*)
The Adam Larson Trio: With Love, From Chicago [2021, Outside In Music], B+(***)
The Adam Larson Trio: With Love, From Kansas City [2021, Outside In Music], B+(**)
The Adam Larson Trio: With Love, From New York [2022, Outside In Music], B+(**)

Dominic Lash (1980– )

Harald Lassen (1987– )

Human Samling [2020, Jazzland], B

Didier Lasserre (1971– )

Timo Lassy (1974– )

The Soul and Jazz of Timo Lassy [2007, Ricky Tick], B
Trio [2021, We Jazz], B+(***)

Pak Yan Lau

w/Darin Gray: Trudge Lightly [2016–2018, By the Bluest of Seas], B+(**)

Bill Laurance (1981– )

Affinity [2022, Flint Music], B+(*)
w/Michael League: Where You Wish You Were [2022, ACT], B+(**)
w/The Untold Orchestra: Bloom [2024, ACT Music], B+(**)

Matt Lavelle (1970– )

Handling the Moment [2002, CIMP]
Trumpet Rising Bass-Clarinet Moon [2004, 577 Records], B+(**)
Matt Lavelle and Daniel Carter [2006, self-released], B
Spark Trio: Short Stories in Sound [2006, Utech], B
Eye Contact: War Rug [2006, KMB Jazz], B+(*)
Spiritual Power [2006, Silkheart], A–
Cuica in the Third House [2007, KMB Jazz], B
The Manifestation Drama [2008, KMB Jazz], B+(***)
Goodbye New York, Hello World [2010, Music Now!], A–
Matt Lavelle's 12 Houses: Solidarity [2013, Unseen Rain], B+(**)
w/Jack DeSalvo, Tom Cabrera: Sumari [2014, Unseen Rainj]
w/John Pietaro: Harmolodic Monk [2014, Unseen Rain], B+(**)
Matt Lavelle's 12 Houses: End Times [2014, Unseen Rain], B+(**)
w/Lewis Porter, Hilliard Greene, Tom Cabrera: Matt Lavelle Quartet [2016, Unseen Rain], B+(***)
w/Reggie Sylvester: Retrograde [2018, ESP-Disk], B+(***)
Matt Lavelle Quartet: Hope [2019, Unseen Rain], B+(**)
In Swing We Trust [2022, Unseen Rain], B+(**)
The House Keeper [2022, Unseen Rain], B+(**)
w/Claire Daly, Chris Forbes: Harmolodic Duke [2023, Unseen Rain], B+(**)
Matt Lavelle and the 12 Houses: The Crop Circles Suite Part One [2022, Mahakala Music], B+(***)

Ant Law (1983– )

w/Alex Hitchcock: Same Moon in the Same World [2022, Outside In Music], B+(**)

Chris Lawhorn

Fugazi Edits [2012, Case/Martingale], B+(***)

Erik Lawrence

Hipmotism [2007, self-released], B+(*)

Jay Lawrence

Thermal Strut [2006, OA2], B
Sweet Lime [2011, Jazz Hang], B+(**)

Piers Lawrence

Stolen Moments [2007, JazzNet Media], B+(**)

Le Rex [2010– ]

Wild Man [2014, Cuneiform], B+(*)

Babatunde Lea

Umbo Weti: A Tribute to Leon Thomas [2008, Motéma, 2 CD], B+(***)

Marthe Lea

Marthe Lea Band: Asura [2020, Motvind], B+(*)
Marthe Lea Band: Herlighetens Vei [2023, Motvind], A–
Sulida: Utos [2023, Clean Feed], B+(***)

Jerry Leake

The Turning: Percussion Expansions [2006, Rhombus Publishing], B+(***)
Vibrance: Jazz Vibes & World Percussion [2005–2006, Rhombus Publishing], B
Cubist [2009, Rhombus Publishing], B+(**)
w/Randy Roos: Cubist Live [2010, Rhombus Publishing], A–
Cubist: Prominence [2012, Rhombus Publishing], B–
Crafty Hands [2016, Rhombus Publishing], B+(**)

Brad Leali

Maria Juanez [2004, TCB], B+(***)
w/Claus Raible: D.A.'s Time [2007, TCB], B+(***)

Gerard Lebik

w/John Edwards, Paul Lovens: Lepomis Gibbosus [2015, Fundacja Sluchaj], B+(*)

Pascal Le Boeuf

Ritual Being [2016–2019, SoundSpore], B+(***)

Remy Le Boeuf (1986– )

Light as a Word [2017, Outside In Music], B+(**)
Assembly of Shadows [2019, SoundSpore], B
Remy Le Boeuf's Assembly of Shadows: Architecture of Storms [2019–2021, SoundSpore], B
Remy Le Boeuf's Assembly of Shadows: Heartland Radio [2023, SoundSpore], B

Le Boeuf Brothers

In Praise of Shadows [2009–2011, 19/8], B
w/Jack Quartet: Imaginist [2016, Panoramic/New Focus], B–
Hush [2021, Soundspore], B+(**)

Aaron Lebos

Reality [2013, self-released], B–

Mike Lebrun (1985– )

Xavier Lecouturier (1998– )

Carrier [2018, Origin], B

Led Bib [2005– ]

Sensible Shoes [2008, Cuneiform], B+(**)
The Good Egg [2013, Cuneiform], B+(***)
The People in Your Neighborhood [2013, Cuneiform], B+(**)
Umbrella Weather [2016, RareNoise], B+(*)
It's Morning [2018, RareNoise], B

Jeremy Ledbetter

Got a Light? [2018, Alma], B

Jeff Lederer (1962– )

Sunwatcher [2011, Jazzheads], B+(***)
Jeff Lederer's Swing n' Dix [2012, Little(i) Music], B+(***)
Brooklyn Blowhards: Brooklyn Blowhards [2015, Little (i) Music], B+(***)
Shakers n' Bakers: Heart Love: Shakers n' Bakers Play the Songs of Albert Ayler and Mary Maria Parks [2017, Little i Music], B+(*)
Jeff Lederer/Sunwatcher: Eightfold Path [2020, Little(i)Music], B+(**)
Leap Day Trio: Live at the Cafe Bohemia [2020, Giant Step Arts], B+(***)
w/Mary LaRose: Schoenberg on the Beach [2023, Little (i) Music], B+(*)
w/Morningside Tone Collective: Balls of Simplicity: Jeff Lederer Notated Works 1979–2021 [2023, Little (i) Music], B+(**)

Pablo Ledesma

w/Pepa Angelillo, Mono Hurtado, Carlo Brandán: Gato Barbieri Revisitado [2017, Discos ICM], B+(**)

Bongwool Lee

My Singing Fingers [2016, Origin], B+(**)

Ellie Lee

Escape [2024, self-released], B+(***)

Jihye Lee

April [2016, self-released], B–
Daring Mind [2020, Motéma], B+(**)

Okkyung Lee (1975– )

Nihm [2005, Tzadik]
Noisy Love Songs [2011, Tzadik], B+(**)
Ghil [2012, Ideologic Organ], B+(*)
w/Christian Marclay: Amalgam [2014, Northern Spy], B
Yeo-Neun [2020, Shelter Press], B+(**)

Robbie Lee

w/Mary Halvorson: Seed Triangular [2018, New Amsterdam], B+(**)

Orlando Le Fleming (1976– )

From Brooklyn With Love [2009, 19/8], B+(**)

Chad Lefkowitz-Brown

Imagery Manifesto [2013, self-released], B+(*)
Onward [2017, self-released], B+(**)

Left Exit

Mr K [2015, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Steve Lehman (1978– )

Structural Fire [2001, CIMP]
Artificial Light [2003, Fresh Sound New Talent], B
Steve Lehman's Camouflage Trio: Interface [2004, Clean Feed], B+(***)
Demian as Posthuman [2005, Pi], A–
On Meaning [2007, Pi], B+(***)
Manifold [2007, Clean Feed], B+(***)
Travail, Transformation, and Flow [2008, Pi], A–
Dialect Fluorescent [2011, Pi], A
Mise en Abîme [2014, Pi], A
Sélébéyone [2016, Pi], A–
w/Craig Taborn: The People I Love [2018–2019, Pi], A
Xenakis and the Valedictorian [2020, Pi, EP], A–
Steve Lehman & Sélébéyone: Xaybu: The Unseen [2022, Pi], B+(***)
w/Orchestre National de Jazz: Ex Machina [2023, Pi], A

Bradley Leighton (1961– )

Groove Yard [2003, Pacific Coast Jazz], B
Just Doin' Our Thang [2005, Pacific Coast Jazz], B

Martín Leiton

Poetry of Sound [2014, UnderPool], B+(**)

Jobic Le Masson (1968– )

Free Unfold Trio: w/Didier Lasserre, Benjamin Duboc: Ballades [2009, Ayler], B+(*)

João Lencastre

One! [2006, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
João Lencastre's Communion 3: Movements in Freedom [2017, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Song(s) of Hope [2019, Clean Feed], B+(**)
João Lencastre's Communion: Unlimited Dreams [2021, Clean Feed], B+(**)

José Lencastre

José Lencastre Nau Quartet: Fragments of Always [2016, FMR], B+(***)
José Lencastre Nau Quartet: Eudaimonia [2018, FMR], B+(**)
José Lencastre Nau Quartet: Live in Moscow [2018, Clean Feed], B+(**)
w/Jorge Nuno, Felipe Zenícola, João Valinho: Anthropic Neglect [2019, Clean Feed], A–
w/Hernâni Faustino, Vasco Furtado: Vento [2018, Phonogram Unit], B+(***)
José Lencastre Nau Quartet + Pedro Carneiro: Thoughts Are Things [2021, Phonogram Unit], A–
Inner Voices [2020–2021, Burning Ambulance], B+(*)

David Leon

Aire De Agua [2020, Out of Your Head], B+(***)
Bird's Eye [2022, Pyroclastic], B+(**)

Neil Leonard

Marcel's Window [2011, Gasp], B+(*)

Stefano Leonardi (1978– )

w/Antonio Bertoni: Viandes [2018, Astral Spirits], B+(*)

Nate Lepine

Quartet: Vortices [2016, Ears & Eyes], B+(*)

Joonas Leppänen

Alder Ego: III [2021, We Jazz], B+(**)

Janel Leppin

Janel & Anthony: Where Is Home [2012, Cuneiform]
Ensemble Volcanic Ash [2022, Cuneiform], B+(***)
The Brink [2023, Shiny Boy Press], B+(*)
Janel & Anthony: New Moon in the Evil Age [2024, Cuneiform], B+(**)
Ensemble Vocanic Ash: To March Is to Love [2023, Cuneiform], B+(***)

Peter Lerner

Continuation [2014, OA2], B+(***)

George Lernis (1980– )

Shapes of Nature [2011, self-released], B+(**)
Between Two Worlds [2021, Dunya], B+(*)

Les Doigts de l'Homme

1910 [2011, ALMA], B+(*)

Omer Leshem

Play Space [2024, Ubuntu Music], B+(**)

Gabor Lesko

Earthway [2021, Creativity's Paradise Music], B

Gaetano Letizia

Mike Clark, Wilbur Krebs: Froggy and the Toads [2015, self-released], B+(**)

Mark Lettieri

Future Fun [2013, Markus Justinius Music], B+(*)

Oded Lev-Ari

Threading [2014, Anzic], B+(**)

Ray LeVier

Ray's Way [2007, Origin], B+(**)

Alex Levin

Refraction [2012, self-released], B+(*)

Daniel Levin (1974– )

Some Trees [2005, Hatology]
Blurry [2006, Hatology]
Fuhuffah [2007, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Live at Towlette [2008, Clean Feed], B+(*)
Bacalhau [2009, Clean Feed], B+(*)
Organic Modernism [2010, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Inner Landscape [2009, Clean Feed], B+(**)
w/Rob Brown: Divergent Paths [2012, Cipsela], B+(*)
Friction [2015, Clean Feed], B
w/Mat Maneri: The Transcendent Function [2015, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Live at Firehouse 12 [2016, Clean Feed], B+(**)
w/Chris Pitsiokos, Brandon Seabrook: Stomiidae [2016, Dark Tree], B+(***)

Rozanne Levine (1945– )

Only Moment [2008, Acoustics], B+(**)

Dan Levinson

The Palomar Trio: w/Mark Shane, Kevin Dorn: The Song in Our Soul [2023, Turtle Bay], B+(**)

Josh Levinson

Chauncey Street [2011, self-released], B+(*)

Yosef Gutman Levitt

Upside Down Mountain [2022, self-released], B+(**)
w/Tal Yahalom: Tsuf Harim [2022, Soul Song], B+(***)

David Levy

Out to Lunch: Excuse Me While I Do the Boogaloo [2007, Accurate], B
Out to Lunch: Melvin's Rockpile [2009, Accurate], B+(**)

Jeremy Levy

Jeremy Levy Jazz Orchestra: The Planets: Reimagined [2019, OA2], B–

Eric Lewis (1973– )

w/Reginald Veal, Jeff "Tain" Watts: And to the Republic [2016, Sunnyside], B+(***)

Greg Lewis

Organ Monk [2010, self-released], B
Organ Monk: Uwo in the Black [2012, self-released], B+(*)
Organ Monk: American Standard [2013, self-released], B+(*)
Gregory Lewis: Organ Monk: The Breathe Suite [2017, self-released], B+(*)
Gregory Lewis: Organ Monk Blue [2017, self-released], A–
Gregory Lewis: Organ Monk Going Home [2022, Sunnyside], B+(*)

James Brandon Lewis (1983– )

Divine Travels [2011, Okeh], A–
Days of FreeMan [2015, Okeh], A–
No Filter [2016, BNS Sessions], B+(**)
w/Chad Taylor: Radiant Imprints [2018, OFF], A–
An Unruly Manifesto [2018, Relative Pitch], A–
w/Chad Taylor: Live in Willisau [2019, Intakt], A–
Jammes Brandon Lewis Quartet: Molecular [2020, Intakt], A–
James Brandon Lewis Red Lily Quintet: Jesup Wagon [2020, Tao Forms], A
James Brandon Lewis Quartet: Code of Being [2021, Intakt], A–
James Brandon Lewis Quartet: MSM Molecular Systematic Music Live [2021, Intakt, 2CD], B+(***)
w/James Brandon Lewis Trio: Eye of I [2021, Anti-], A–
James Brandon Lewis Red Lily Quintet: For Mahalia, With Love [2023, Tao Forms, 2CD], A
James Brandon Lewis Quartet: Transfiguration [2022, Intakt], A–

Jesse Lewis

w/Ike Sturm: Endless Field [2017, Biophilia], B
Endless Field: w/Ike Sturm: Alive in the Wilderness [2020, Biophilia], B+(**)

Jim Lewis

w/Andrew Downing, Jean Martin: On a Short Path From Memory to Forgotten [2008, Barnyard], B+(**)

John A. Lewis

One Trip Out [2014, Valarteri], B+(*)

Bernd Lhotzky (1970– )

Piano Portrait [2005, Arbors], B+(*)

The Liberation Music Collective

Siglo XXI [2015, self-released], B+(*)
Rebel Portrature [2017, Ad Astrum], B+(*)

Liberation Prophecy

Invisible House [2013, self-released], B

Helge Lien (1975– )

Hello Troll [2008, Ozella], B+(**)
Natsukashii [2010, Ozella], B+(**)
w/Tore Brunborg: Funeral Dance [2022, Ozella], B+(***)

Max Light

Henceforth [2022, SteepleChase], B+(**)

Yaroslav Likhachev (1991– )

Occasional Sketches [2021, Clean Feed], B+(***)

Art Lillard

Reasons to Be Thankful [2000, Summit], B+(**)

Christian Lillinger (1984– )

First Reason [2008, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Second Reason [2011, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Amok Amor: w/Petter Eldh, Wanja Slavin, Peter Evans: We Know Not What We Do [2016, Intakt], A–
Open Form for Society [2018, Plaist Music], B+(***)

Lim

w/Marc Ducret: Lim With Marc Ducret [2010, Kopasetic], A–

Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra

A Love Supreme [2005, Palmetto], B–
Don't Be Afraid . . . The Music of Charles Mingus [2005, Palmetto], B–
Higher Ground: Hurricane Relief Benefit Concert [2005, Blue Note], C+
w/Wynton Marsalis: Vitoria Suite [2009, Decca, 2 CD], B+(***)
w/Wynton Marsalis: Live in Cuba [2010, Blue Engine, 2CD], B+(**)
w/Wynton Marsalis: Sherman Irby's Inferno [2012, Blue Engine], B+(*)
w/Wynton Marsalis: Big Band Holidays [2012–2014, Blue Engine], C+
w/Wynton Marsalis: Una Noche Con Rubén Blades [2014, Blue Engine], B+(**)
w/Wynton Marsalis: The Abyssinian Mass [2015, Blue Engine, 2CD], C–
The Music of John Lewis [2016, Blue Engine], B+(*)
w/Wynton Marsalis: Handful of Keys [2016, Blue Engine], B+(**)
w/Wynton Marsalis: The Music of Wayne Shorter [2015, Blue Engine, 2CD], B–
Christopher Crenshaw's the Fifties: A Prism [2017, Blue Engine], B+(**)
w/Wynton Marsalis: Black Brown and Beige [2018, Blue Engine], B
Rock Chalk Suite [2019, Blue Engine], B+(**)
The Ever Fonky Lowdown [2019, Blue Engine, 2CD], B–
The Democracy! Suite [2020, Blue Engine], B+(***)

Steve Lindeman

The Day After Yesterday [2012, Jazz Hang], C+

Magnus Lindgren (1974– )

w/Georg Breinschmid: Jazz at Berlin Philharmonic XIII: Celebrating Mingus 100 [2022, ACT], B+(***)

Jason Lindner

Premonition [2000, Stretch]
Live: UK [2004, Sunnyside]
Ab Aeterno [2004, Fresh Sound World Jazz], B+(***)
Live at the Jazz Gallery [2005, Anzic, 2 CD], B+(*)
Now Vs Now: The Buffering Cocoon [2018, Jazzland], B

Johan Lindström (1972– )

Music for Empty Halls [2018, Moserobie], B+(***)
Johan Lindström Septett: On the Asylum [2020, Moserobie], B+(*)
w/Norrbotten Big Band: Johan Lindström and Norrbotten Big Band [2020, Moserobie], B+(**)

Linus

w/Nils Økland, Niels Van Heertum, Ingar Zach: Mono No Aware [2017, Aspen Edities]
w/Nils Økland, Niels Van Heertum, Ingar Zach: Light as Never [2021, Aspen Edities], B+(*)

Jon Lipscomb

Solo Guitar Improvisations Vol. 1 [2016, self-released], B+(*)
Lipscomb Quartet: Fodder [2016, self-released], B+(**)
The Invisible Party: Shumankind [2017, Chant], A–

Lisbon Freedom Unit [LFU]

Praise of Our Folly [2015, Clean Feed], A–

Darren Litzie

My Horizon [2022, Summit], B+(*)

Live Edge Trio

w/Steve Nelson: Closing Time [2023, OA2], B+(**)

Live Human

Scratch Bop [2016, Cosmic], B+(**)

Living by Lanterns

New Myth/Old Science [2011, Cuneiform], A–

Zack Lober

No Fill3r [2022, Zennez], B+(*)

Rob Lockart

Parallel Lives [2006, Origin], B

Jeff Lofton

Jericho [2019, self-released], B+(**)

Matthias Loibner (1969– )

Mark Lomax (1979– )

The Mark Lomax Sektet: Tales of the Black Experience [1999, Blacklisted Music], B+(***)
The Mark Lomax Trio: Lift Every Voice! [2004, Blacklisted Music], B+(**)
The State of Black America [2007, Inarhyme], A
Isis and Osiris [2012, Inarhyme], A–
We Shall Overcome: Spirituals and the Blues Vol. 2 [2013, CFG Multimedia], B+(***)
Requiem for a Fallen King [2013, CFG Multimedia], B+(***)
400: An Afrikan Epic [2019, CFG, 12CD], A
Mark Lomax, II & the Urban Art Ensemble: 400 Years Suite [2019, CFG Multimedia], A
The Last Concert: Ankh and the Tree of Life [2020, CFG Multimedia], A–
Prismatic Refractions No. 1 [2021, CFG Multimedia], B+(***)
The Mark Lomax Trio: Tapestry [2022, CFG Multimedia], A–

London Brew

London Brew [2020, Concord, 2CD], B+(***)

Jeremy Long

In Suspension [2011, Innova], B+(*)

David Lopato (1954– )

Giant Mbira [1981, Lumina]
Gendhing for a Spirit Rising [2017, Global Coolant, 2CD], B+(*)

Luís Lopes

Humanization 4Tet [2007, Clean Feed], B+(***)
w/Adam Lane, Igal Foni: What Is When [2007–2008, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Afterfall: w/Joe Giardullo, Sei Miguel, Benjamin Duboc, Harvey Sorgen: Afterfall [2008, Clean Feed], B+(***)
Humanization 4tet: Electricity [2009, Ayler], A–
Lisbon Berlin Trio [2011, Clean Feed], A–
Humanization 4tet: Live in Madison [2011, Ayler], A–
w/Jean-Luc Guionnet: Live at Culturgest [2011, Clean Feed], B–
Noise Solo at ZDB Lisbon [2011–2012, LPZ, LP], B+(*)
The Line: Lisbon Berlin Trio [2014, Clean Feed], B+(***)
Love Song [2015, Shhpuma], B
Luís Lopes Humanization 4tet: Believe, Believe [2018, Clean Feed], A–
Luís Lopes/Lisbon Berlin Quartet: Sinister Hypnotization [2018, Clean Feed], B+(***)
Luis Lopes Abyss Mirrors: Echoisms [2022, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Alex Lopez

We Can Take This Boat [2011, Lopez Music], B+(**)

Brandon Lopez (1988– )

Quoniam Facta Sum Vilis [2018, Astral Spirits], B+(*)
Lopez Trio: Triptych [2020, self-released]
w/Ingrid Laubrock, Tom Rainey: No Es La Playa [2021, Intakt], B+(***)
Vilevilevilevilevilevilevilevile [2023, Tao Forms], B+(**)
Brandon Lopez Trio: Matanzas [2023, Relative Pitch], B+(**)

Cecilia Lopez

w/Ingrid Laubrock: Maromas [2022, Relative Pitch], B+(**)

David Lord

Forest Standards Vol. 1 [2016, BIG EGO], B+(**)
Forest Standards Vol. 2 [2018, BIG EGO], B+(**)

Alex LoRe

Alex LoRe & Weirdear: Evening Will Find Itself [2023, Whirlwind], B+(**)

Frantz Loriot

w/Manuel Perovic: Urban Furrow [2014, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Antti Lötjönen (1980– )

Antti Lötjönen Quintet East: Circus / Citadel [2023, We Jazz], B+(***)

Lionel Loueke (1973– )

Virgin Forest [2006, ObliqSound], B+(*)
Karibu [2007, Blue Note], B+(*)
w/Ferenc Nemeth, Massimo Biolcati: Gilfema + 2 [2008, ObliqSound], B+(**)
Mwaliko [2010, Blue Note]
Heritage [2012, Blue Note], B
Gaia [2015, Blue Note], B+(**)
Close Your Eyes [2018, Sounderscore], B+(***)
Gilfema: Three [2019, Sounderscore], B+(*)
HH [2019, Edition], B+(**)

Olavi Louhivuori (1981– )

Jasmine Lovell-Smith

Fortune Songs [2012, Paint Box], B+(***)
Yellow Red Blue [2016, Paint Box], B+(**)

Chien Chien Lu

Built in System: Live in New York [2023, Giant Step Arts], B+(***)

Hans Luchs

Time Never Pauses [2015, OA2], B+(*)

Salvoandrea Lucifora (1990– )

Salvoandrea Lucifora Quintet: Drifters [2022, Trytone], A–

Lucky 7s

Farragut [2006, Lakefront Digital], B+(**)
Pluto Junkyard [2007, Clean Feed], B+(***)

Tom Luer

Project Popular [2009, Origin], B+(*)

Rob Luft (1994– )

Riser [2017, Edition], B
Life Is the Dancer [2019, Edition], B

Steven Lugerner

These Are the Words / Narratives [2010, self-released, 2CD], B+(**)
Chives: Dads [2012, Primary], B+(***)
For We Have Heard [2013, NoBusiness/Primary], B+(***)
Jacknife: The Music of Jackie McLean [2015, Primary], B+(***)
SLUGish Ensemble: An Eight Out of Nine [2018, SLUGish], B+(**)
SLUGish Ensemble: In Solitude [2023, Slow & Steady], B+(**)

L.U.M.E. [Lisbon Underground Music Ensemble]

Xabregas 10 [2014, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Las Californias [2021, Clean Feed], B+(***)

Aaron Lumley (1981– )

Igor Lumpert (1975– )

Innertextures Live [2011, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Igor Lumpert & Innertextures: Eleven [2017, Clean Feed], B+(***)
Igor Lumpert's Innertextures: I Am the Spirit of the Earth [2021, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Lage Lund (1978– )

Unlikely Stories [2009, Criss Cross]
Terrible Animals [2018, Criss Cross], B+(*)
Lage Lund Quartet: Most Peculiar [2022, Criss Cross], B+(**)

Jon Lundbom

Big Five Chord [2003, self-released], B+(*)
Jon Lundbom & Big Five Chord: All the Pretty Ponies (A Live Recording) [2004, self-released], B
Accomplish Jazz [2009, Hot Cup], B+(***)
Quavers! Quavers! Quavers! Quavers! [2011, Hot Cup], B+(***)
No New Tunes [2012, Hot Cup], A–
Liverevil [2013, Hot Cup, 2CD], A–
Jeremiah [2014, Hot Cup], B+(***)
Make the Magic Happen [2015, Hot Cup, EP], B+(***)
Bring Their 'A' Game [2015, Hot Cup, EP], B+(***)
Play All the Notes [2016, Hot Cup, EP], A–
Make the Changes [2016, Hot Cup, EP], A–
Jon Lundbom Big Five Chord: Harder on the Outside [2018, Hot Cup], B+(***)
w/Bryan Murray: Beats by Balto! Vol. 1 [2018, Chant], A–
w/Bryan Murray: Beats by Balto! Vol. 2 [2021, Chant], B+(***)

Jessica Lurie

Shop of Wild Dreams [2008, Zipa! Music], B+(**)
Megaphone Heart [2012, Zipa! Music], B+(*)
Long Haul [2017, Chant], B+(**)

Tony Lustig

Taking Flight [2016, Bimperl], B+(**)

Martin Lutz

Martin Lutz Group: It's Swing Not Rocket Science [2011, Calibrated], B+(*)
Martin Lutz Group: LoLife / HiLife [2023, Gateway, 2CD], B+(***)

Lyambiko [2002– ]

Shades of Delight [2002, Nagel Heyer], A–

Dana Lyn (1974– )

Aqualude [2012, Ropeadope], B–

Hayoung Lyou

Metamorphosis [2019, Endectomorph Music], B+(***)

Yuko Mabuchi

Caribbean Canvas [2022, Vista], B+(**)

Frank Macchia (1958– )

Landscapes [2007, Cacophony], C+
Saxolollapalooza [2008, Cacophony], B

Curtis Macdonald

Community Immunity [2009, Greenleaf Music], B

Earl MacDonald (1970– )

Re:Visions [2008, Death Defying], B+(**)

Laura Macdonald

Awakenings [2003, Spartacus]

Raymond MacDonald

w/Günter "Baby" Sommer: Delphinius and Lyra [2006, Clean Feed], B+(**)
w/Marilyn Crispell: Parallel Moments [2010, Babel], B+(**)

Robert MacGregor (1983– )

Refraction of Light [2006, Black Tri], B+(*)

Ruben Machtelinckx

w/Arve Henriksen: A Short Story [2022, Aspen Edities], B+(***)

El Niño Machuca

Searching Your South / Buscando tu Sur [2012, Ozella], B+(**)

Mack Avenue Superband

Life From the 2015 Detroit Jazz Festival [2015, Mack Avenue], B

Nick Maclean

Rites of Ascension [2017, Browntasaurus], B+(*)

Pedro Madaleno

The Sound of Places [2003, Clean Feed], B+(*)

João Madeira

w/Hernâni Faustino: dB Duet [2020, FMR], B+(***)
w/Wagner Ramos: Meristema [2022, 4darecord], B+(***)
MUEJL: w/Michel Stawicki, Uygur Vural, Elisabetta Lanfredini, Luiz Rocha: By Breakfast [2022, 4DaRecord], B+(*)
w/Margarida Mestre: Voz Debaixo [2022, 4DaRecord], B+(**)

Madre Vaca

Winterreise [2020, Madre Vaca], B
The Elements [2020, Madre Vaca], B+(*)
Knights of the Round Table [2022, Madre Vaca], B+(*)

Kaisa Mäensivu

Kaisa's Machine: Taking Shape [2022, Greenleaf Music], B+(**)

Shai Maestro (1987– )

Untold Stories [2014, Motéma], B+(*)
The Dream Thief [2018, ECM], B+(**)
Human [2020, ECM], B+(*)

Magnolia Acoustic Quartet

Cinderella [2012, Fortune], B+(**)

Alex Maguire (1959– )

w/Nikolas Skordas: Ships and Shepherds [2016, Slam, 2CD], B

Carl Maguire

Floriculture [2002, Between the Lines], B+(***)
Sided Silver Solid [2009, Firehouse], B+(**)

The Maguire Twins

Seeking Higher Ground [2017, Three Tree], B+(*)

Dimitris Mahlis

Mahlis-Panos Project: w/Anastasio Panos: Protoleia [2011, self-released], B+(**)

Luca T. Mai

Heavenly Guide [2018, Trost], B

Ed Maina

In the Company of Brothers [2017, self-released], B

Maisha [2016– ]

There Is a Place [2018, Brownswood], B+(*)
Open the Gates [2019, Brownswood], B+(***)

Chad Makela

Flicker [2004, Cellar Live], B+(*)

Nduduzo Makhathini (1982– )

Modes of Communication: Letters From the Underworlds [2020, Blue Note], B+(**)
In the Spirit of Ntu [2022, Blue Note], B+(*)
Unomkhubulwane [2024, Blue Note], B+(***)

Mako Sica

w/Hamid Drake: Balancing Tear [2020, Astral Spirits], B+(*)

Jan Maksimovic

w/Dimitrij Golovanov: Thousand Seconds of Our Life [2018, NoBusiness], B+(***)

Rafi Malkiel (1972– )

My Island [2007, Raftone], A–
Water [2009, Tzadik], B+(***)

Alain Mallet

Mutt Slang II: A Wake of Sorrows Engulfed in Rage [2018, Origin], B+(*)

Jeremy Manasia

Pixel Queen [2013, Blujazz], B+(***)
Jeremy Manasia Trio: Butcher Block Ballet [2021, Blujazz], B+(*)

Olivier Manchon

Orchestre de Chambre Miniature, Volume 1 [2009, ObligSound], B+(**)

Manhattan New Music Project

Performs Paul Nash: Jazz Cycles [2004, MNMP], B+(**)

Chuck Manning (1958– )

Notes From the Real [2005–2006, TCB], B+(*)

Sarah Manning

Dandelion Clock [2009, Posi-Tone], B+(**)
Harmonious Creature [2013, Posi-Tone], B+(***)

Jacám Manricks

Labyrinth [2008, Manricks Music], B+(**)
Trigonometry [2009, Posi-Tone], B+(**)
Cloud Nine [2011, Posi-Tone], B+(**)
Chamber Jazz [2016, self-released], A–
Samadhi [2020, Manricks Music], B+(**)

Manzanita Quintet

Osmosis [2022, Origin], B+(*)

Myele Manzanza

Crisis and Opportunity, Vol. 1: London [2021, DeepMatter], B+(***)
Crisis and Opportunity, Vol. 2: Peaks [2021, DeepMatter], B+(*)

Eyal Maoz

Hope and Destruction [2009, Tzadik], B+(*)
w/Asaf Sirkis: Elementary Dialogues [2009, Ayler]

Chris Mapp

Stillefelt: Stillefelt [2018, Stoney Lane], B+(*)

Ray Marchica

In the Ring [2005, Sons of Sound], B+
A Different View [2013, Sons of Sound], B+(*)

Carla Marciano

Carla Marciano Quartet: Psychosis: Homage to Bernard Hermann [2019, Challenge], B+(***)

Yves Marcotte

Always Know Monk [2017, self-released], B+(**)

Mitch Marcus

Countdown 2 Meltdown [2009, Porto Franco], B+(*)

Todd Marcus

On These Streets (A Baltimore Story) [2017, Stricker Street], B
Trio+ [2019, Stricker Street], B+(**)
Todd Marcus Jazz Orchestra: In the Valley [2019, Stricker Street], B+(*)

Grégoire Maret (1975– )

Wanted [2016, Sunnyside], B–
w/Romain Collin, Bill Frisell: Americana [2020, ACT Music], B+(**)
w/Romain Collin: Ennio [2024, ACT Music], B+(*)

Riccardo Margona

Ritual Habitual: Pagan Chant [2021, Clean Feed], B+(***)

Don Mark

In a New Light [2011, Niromi], B+(**)

Ben Markley (1981– )

Second Introduction [2008, OA2], B
Clockwise: The Music of Cedar Walton [2016, OA2], B+(*)
Basic Economy [2017, OA2], B+(**)
w/Joel Frahm: Slow Play [2019, OA2], B+(**)
Ben Markley Big Band: w/Ari Hoenig: Ari's Fun House [2021, OA2], B

Tom Marko

Inner Light [2016, Summit], B

Hannah Marks

Outsider, Outlier [2022, Out of Your Head], B+(*)

Klemens Marktl (1976– )

Ocean Avenue [2004, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)

Thomas Marriott (1975– )

Both Sides of the Fence [2006, Origin], B
The Cool Season: An Origin Records Holiday Collection, Vol. 2 [2007, Origin], B–
Crazy: The Music of Willie Nelson [2006, Origin], B+(*)
Flexicon [2008, Origin], B–
Constraints and Liberations [2009, Origin], B+(**)
Human Spirit [2009, Origin], B
Human Spirit: Dialogue: Live at the Earshot Jazz Festival [2011, Origin], B+(*)
Urban Folklore [2013, Origin], B+(*)
Romance Language [2017, Origin], B+(**)
Trumpet Ship [2016, Origin], B+(*)

Mars 4-Tet

The Blind Watchmaker [2014, Summit], B+(**)

Brian Marsella

Gatos Do Sul [2020, Tzadik], B
w/Jon Irabagon: Blue Hour [2019–2022, Irabbagast], B+(*)

Dominic J. Marshall (1989– )

Spirit Speech [2013, Origin], B+(*)

Max Marshall

Instant Camaraderie [2011, Jazz Hang], B+(**)

Terry Marshall

Arrival [2014, self-released], C+

Billy Martin (1963– )

Drop the Needle / Illy B Eats [2002, Amulet, 2 CD], B
Solo Live Tonic 2002 [2002, Amulet], B+(*)
w/Grant Calvin Weston: Live at Houston Hall [2002, Amulet], B+(***)
The Turntable Sessions, Volume 1 [2001–2003, Amulet], B+
w/Grant Calvin Weston, DJ Logic: For No One in Particular [2003, Amulet], B
Illy B Eats, Volume 2 [2004, Amulet], B
w/Socket: January 14 & 15, 2005 [2005, Amulet], B+
Starlings [2006, Tzadik], B
w/John Medeski: Mago [2006, Amulet], B+(**)
w/Wil Blades: Shimmy [2012, Royal Potato Family]
Billy Martin's Wicked Knee: Heels Over Head [2012, Amulet], A

Jean Martin

Barnyard Drama: I'm a Navvy [2005, Barnyard], B+(*)
w/Evan Shaw: Piano Music [2007, Barnyard], B+(**)
w/Colin Fisher: Little Man on the Boat [2007, Barnyard], B+(*)
w/Justin Haynes: Freedman [2008, Barnyard], B
w/Justin Haynes, Ryan Driver: Freedman at Western Front [2009, Barnyard], B+(*)
The Reveries: Matchmakers Volume 2: The Music of Sade [2012, Barnyard], B
w/Frank Lozano, Jim Lewis, Rainer Wiens, Christine Duncan: At Canterbury [2012, Barnyard], B+(*)

Ross Martin

w/Max Johnson, Jeff Davis: Big Eyed Rabbit [2014, Not Two], B

Stephen Martin

High Plains [2021, OA2], B+(*)

Zeke Martin (1973– )

U4RIA [2009, Zeke Martin Project], B

Will Martina

The Dam Levels [2011, self-released], B+(**)

Daniele Martini

Tetterapadequ: Tetterapadequ and the Missing R [2007, Clean Feed], B+(*)

Luís José Martins

Tentos — Invenções E Encantamentos [2017, Shhpuma], B+(*)

Roger Mas

Mason [2006, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)

Sean Mason

The Southern Suite [2023, Blue Engine], B+(*)

Mason Brothers

Two Sides One Story [2010, Archival], B+(*)

Nicolas Masson (1972– )

Yellow (A Little Orange) [2004, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)
Thirty Six Ghosts [2008, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Departures [2010, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
w/Roberto Pianca, Emanuele Maniscalco: Third Reel [2012, ECM], B
w/Colin Vallon, Patrice Moret, Lionel Friedli: Travelers [2017, ECM], B+(**)

Mast

Love and War [2016, Alpha Pup], B+(*)
Thelonious Sphere Monk [2018, World Galaxy], B+(***)
Battle Hymns of the Republic [2020, World Galaxy], B+(**)

Master Oogway

The Concert Koan [2017, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Jordi Matas (1976– )

Racons [2004–2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)

Jørgen Mathisen

w/Christian Meaas Svendsen, Andreas Wildhagen: Momentum [2015, Clean Feed], B+(*)
Jørgen Mathisen's Instant Light: Mayhall's Object [2018, Clean Feed], A–

Ole Mathisen

FFEAR (Forum for Electro-Acoustic Research): w/Chris Washburne: Mirage [2012, Jazzheads], B+(**)

Øyvind Mathisen

Øyvindland: w/Eirik Hegdal, Erik Johannessen: Nonett [2021, Øra Fonogram], B+(**)

Joanna Mattrey

w/Gabby Fluke-Mogul: Oracle [2022, Relative Pitch], B+(**)

Phil Maturano

At Home Everywhere [2015, self-released], B+(*)

Josh Maxey

Celebration of Soul [2015, Miles High], B

Lisa Maxwell

Lisa Maxwell's Jazz Orchestra: Shiny! [2018, Uncle Marvin Music], B+(*)

Shawn Maxwell (1976– )

Originals II [2008, Dangerous Curve], B–
Shawn Maxwell's Alliance [2013, Chicago Sessions], B–
Sean Maxwell's New Tomorrow [2016, OA2], B+(**)
Expectation and Experience [2021, Jazzline], B+(**)
J Town Suite [2023, Cora Street], B+(**)

Earl May (1927– )

Swinging the Blues [2005, Arbors], B+(*)

Matt Mayhall (1978– )

Tropes [2015, Skirl], B+(*)

Mazam

Pilgrimage [2020, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Wojciech Mazolewski (1976– )

Wojtek Mazolewski Quintet: Polka [2018, Whirlwind], A–
Wojtek Mazolewski Quintet: When Angels Fall [2019, WMQ/Agora Muzyka], A–
Wojtek Mazolewski Quintet: Spirit to All [2022, Whirlwind], A–

Rafal Mazur (1971– )

w/Keir Neuringer: Unison Lines [2009, Not Two], B+(**)

Nick Mazzarella

Ultraviolet [2015, International Anthem], B+(***)
Meridian Trio: Triangulum [2016, Clean Feed], B+(*)
What You Seek Is Seeking You [2019, Astral Spirits], B+(***)

Andrew McAnsh

Illustrations [2014–2015, self-released], B–

Jim McAuley (1946– )

Gongfarmer18 [2005, Nine Winds]
The Ultimate Frog [2002–2007, Drip Audio, 2 CD], A–

Daniel McBrearty

Clarinet Swing [2011, Dan McB Music], B+(*)

Chelsea McBride

Chelsea McBride's Socialist Night School: The Twilight Fall [2016, Browntasaurus], B+(*)

Alexander McCabe

The Round [2005, Wamco], B+(**)
Quiz [2009–2010, CAP], A–
w/Paul Odeh: This Is Not a Pipe [2014, Wamco], B+(***)

Nicole McCabe

Introducing Nicole McCabe [2020, Minaret], A–
Landscapes [2022, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)
Improvisations [2022, Minaret, EP]
Live at Jamboree [2023, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)

Brian McCarthy

The Better Angels of Our Nature [2016, Truth Revolution], B+(***)
Codex [2017, self-released], B+(**)
Brian McCarthy Nonet: After|Life, B+(**)

Dan McCarthy

Epoch [2019, Origin], B+(***)
City Abstract [2019, Origin], B

Ernest McCarty Jr.

w/Jimmie Smith: A Reunion Tribute to Erroll Garner [2017, Blujazz], A–
w/Theresa Davis: I Remember Love [2018, Blujazz], B+(*)

Kelly McCarty

Roux Steady [2012, Offsuit], B+(*)

Tom McCormick

South Beat [2016, Manatee], B+(*)

John McCowen

4 Chairs in Three Dimensions [2017, Monofonus Press/Astral Spirits]
Models of Duration [2020, Dinzu Artefacts/Astral Spirits], B

Makaya McCraven (1983– )

In the Moment [2014, International Anthem], B+(***)
Highly Rare [2016, International Anthem], B+(***)
Universal Beings [2017–2018, International Anthem], A–
Universal Beings E&F Sides [2020, International Anthem], B+(**)
Deciphering the Message [2021, Blue Note], B+(**)
In These Times [2022, International Anthem], B+(**)

Fergus McCreadie (1997– )

Forest Floor [2022, Edition], B+(**)

Brian McCree

Changes in the Wind [2005–2006, Accurate], B+(**)

Chad McCullough

Dark Wood, Dark Water [2008, Origin], B
w/Michal Vanoucek: The Sky Cries [2009, Origin], B+(*)
w/Bram Weijters: Imaginary Sketches [2010, Origin], B+(*)
w/Bram Weijters: Urban Nightingale [2011, Origin], B
w/Bram Weijters: Abstract Quantities [2014, Origin], B+(*)
The Charm of Impossibilities [2022, Calligram], A–
In These Hills, Beyond [2023, Calligram], B+(***)

Solon McDade (1974– )

Murals [2017, self-released], B+(**)

Marc McDonald (1961– )

It Doesn't End Here [2007, No End in Sight], B+(**)

Thollem McDonas (1967– )

w/William Parker, Nels Cline: The Gowanus Session [2012, Porter], B+(***)
w/William Parker, Nels Cline: Gowanus Sessions II [2012, ESP-Disk], B+(**)
Thollem/DuRoche/Stjames Trio: w/Tim DuRoche, Andre St. James: Live in Our Time [2015, ESP-Disk], B+(*)
Radical Empathy Trio: Reality and Other Imaginary Places [2017, ESP-Disk], B+(*)
Obstacle Illusion [2021, Astral Spirits], B+(*)
w/Terry Riley, Nels Cline: The Light Is Real [2021–2022, Other Minds], B+(*)
Thollem: Worlds in a Life, Two [2024, ESP-Disk], B+(**)

Dave McDonnell

The Time Inside a Year [2014, Delmark], B+(*)

Peter McEachern

Bone-Code [2017, Clean Feed], A–
Code 2 [2021, SteepleChase LookOut], B+(***)

Aaron McEvers

w/M13: 1 Human, Too Human [2013, Blujazz], B

Lonnie McFadden

Live at the Green Lady Lounge [2018, Jazz Daddy], B+(***)

The Gary McFarland Legacy Ensemble

Circulation: The Music of Gary McFarland [2015, Planet Arts], A–

Mike McGinnis (1973– )

Road Trip [2012, RKM], B+(**)
Ängsudden Song Cycle [2012, 482 Music], B+(**)
w/Elias Bailey, Vinnie Sperrazza: Time Is Thicker [2020, Open Stream Music], B+(**)
w/Mike McGinniss + 9: Outing: Road Trip II [2023, Sunnyside], B+(**)

Mark McGrain

Plunge: Dancing on Thin Ice [2009, Immersion], B+(**)
Plunge: Tin Fish Tango [2010, Immersion], B+(**)
Plunge: In for the Out [2014, Immersion], B+(*)

Roy McGrath

Martha [2015, JL Music], B+(**)
Remembranzas [2017, JL Music], B

Earl McIntyre

Brass Carnival and Tribute [2010, self-released], B+(*)

Gayelynn McKinney

Gayelynn McKinney and McKinney Zone: Zoot Suit Funk [2020, Beatstix], B+(*)

Barton McLean (1938– )

Soundworlds [2010, Innova], B+(**)

John McLean

Better Angels [2004, Origin], B
w/Clark Sommers: Parts Unknown [2017, Origin], B–

Scott McLemore (1973– )

Found Music [2000, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)

Terrence McManus

Brooklyn EP [2009, self-released], B+(*)
w/Gerry Hemingway: Below the Surface Of [2008, Auricle], A–
Transcendental Numbers [2009, NoBusiness], B+(***)
w/John Hébert: Saints and Sinners [2015, Rowhouse Music], B+(*)
Music for Chamber Trio [2024, Rowhouse Music], B+(***)

Michael McNeill (1982– )

Passageways [2010, self-released], A–
Flight [2014, self-released], A–
Buffalo Jazz Octet: PausaLive [2016, Cadence Jazz], A–
Barcode Poetry [2022, Infrasonic Press], U

Eric McPherson

Continuum [2007, Smalls], B+(***)

Ryan Meagher

Lost Days [2017, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)
Evil Twin [2018, PJCE], B
AftEarth [2021, Atroefy], B+(***)

Adam Meckler

Wonder [2015, Shifting Paradigm], B+(**)

Haftor Medbøe

Will of the People: Will of the People [2019, Copperfly], B+(**)

Dave Meder (1990– )

Passage [2018, Outside In Music], B+(***)

John Medeski (1965– )

José Alberto Medina (1979– )

First Portrait [2004, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+
In My Mind [2007, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)

Hermon Mehari

Bleu [2016, self-released]
Asmara [2022, Komos Jazz], A–

Tommy Meier

Root Down [2004–2007, Intakt]
Tommy Meier Root Down: The Master and the Rain [2007–2009, Intakt]

Tobias Meinhart (1983– )

Natural Perception [2015, Enja/Yellowbird], B+(**)
The Painter [2021, Sunnyside], B+(**)

Jacob Melchior (1970– )

It's About Time [2010, self-released], B+(*)

Sebastiano Meloni

w/Adriano Orrù, Tony Oxley: Improvised Pieces for Trio [2008, Big Round], B+(***)

MEM3

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

Joachim Mencel (1966– )

Artisena [2015, ForTune], B+(*)
Brooklyn Eye [2019, Origin], B+(*)

Eddie Mendenhall

Cosine Meets Tangent [2010, Miles High], B+(**)

Ava Mendoza (1983– )

Shadow Stories [2010, Resipiscent], B+(*)
w/Dominique Leone, Nick Tamburro: Unnatural Ways [2015, New Atlantis], B+(*)
Ava Mendoza's Unnatural Ways: The Paranoia Party [2019, Sleeping Giant Glossolalia], B–
w/Vijay Anderson, Stephen Gauci: Studio Sessions Vol. 4 [2019, Gaucimusic, EP], B+(**)
New Spells [2021, Relative Pitch/Astral Spirits], B
Mendoze Hoff Revels: Echolocation [2023, AUM Fidelity], B+(***)
w/Dave Sewelson: Of It but Not Is It [2021–2022, Mahakala Music], B+(***)

Ulf Mengersen

True Stomach of a Bird: w/Lina Allemano, Kamil Korolczuk: Computation Intensive Spontaneousness [2023, self-released], B+(*)

Manuel Mengis (1972– )

Into the Barn [2004, Hatology], A–
The Pond [2007, Hatology], B+(**)
Dulcet Crush [2008, Hatology], B+(*)

Cava Menzies

w/Nick Phillips: Moment to Moment [2013, self-released], B+(***)

Mercury Falls

Quadrangle [2010, Porto Franco], B+(*)

Giacomo Merega

w/David Tronzo, Noah Kaplan: The Light and Other Things [2006, Creative Nation Music], B+(*)

Meridian Odyssey

Second Wave [2020, Origin], B+(*)
Earthshine [2021, Origin], B+(*)

Peppe Merola (1969– )

Stick With Me [2009, PJ Productions], B

Daniel Meron

Sky Begins [2015, Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit], B

Gabriel Mervine

People [2015, Synergy Music], B

Paul Messina

Blue Fire [2021, GVAP Music], B–

Metta Quintet [2002– ]

Subway Songs [2005, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Big Drum / Small World [2011, Jazzreach], B+(**)

Metropolitan Jazz Octet

w/Dee Alexander: It's Too Hot for Words: Celebrating Billie Holiday [2019, Delmark], B+(**)
w/Paul Marinaro: The Bowie Project [2020–2022, Origin], B

The Metz Family

Metz'n Around: A Late Night Party With the Metz Family [2004, Arbors], B

Eddie Metz Jr.

Bridging the Gap [2008, Arbors], B

Paul Meyers (1956– )

World on a String [2009, Miles High], B+(*)
Featuring Frank Wess [2007, Miles High], B+(**)

Marco Mezquida Mateos

Live in Terrassa [2015, UnderPool], B+(***)

Lisa Mezzacappa

What Is Known [2010, Clean Feed], A–
Avant Noir [2015, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Glorious Ravage [2017, New World], B+(*)
Lisa Mezzacappa Six: Cosmicomics [2020, Queen Bee]

The Miami Saxophone Quartet

Four of a Kind [2012, Fortitude], B+(***)

Collette Michaan

Incarnate/Encarna [2014, self-released], B
Earth Rebirth [2022, Creatrix Music], B+(*)

Misja Fitzgerald Michel (1973– )

Encounter [2005, No Format/Sunnyside], B+(**)

Michelson Morley

Strange Courage [2016, Babel], B+(*)

Michigan State University Professors of Jazz

Better Than Alright [2012, self-released, 2CD], B+(***)

Rale Micic (1975– )

Night Music [2015, Whaling City Sound], B+(*)

Xose Miguélez

Ontology [2018, Origin], B+(**)
Contradictio [2021, Origin], B+(***)

Dave Mihaly

Dave Mihaly's Shimmering Leaves Ensemble: Eastern Accents in the Far West [2010, Porto Franco], B+(**)

Levon Mikaelian

United Shades of Artistry [2014, self-released], B
Untainted [2019, self-released], B+(**)

Mikrokolektyw

Revisit [2009, Delmark], B+(*)
Absent Minded [2012, Delmark], B+(***)

James Miley

Bug: The Gadfly [2009, Origin], B+(*)

Allison Miller

Boom Tic Boom [2010, Foxhaven], A–
No Morphine No Lillies [2013, Foxhaven/Royal Potato Family], A–
Allison Miller's Boom Tic Boom: Otis Was a Polar Bear [2016, Royal Potato Family], B+(**)
w/Carmen Staaf: Science Fair [2018, Sunnyside], B+(*)
Allison Miller's Boom Tic Boom: Glitter Wolf [2019, The Royal Potato Family], A–
w/Jane Ira Bloom: Tues Days [2021, Outline], B+(***)
w/Carmen Staaf: Nearness [2021, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Rivers in Our Veins [2023, Royal Potato Family], B+(***)

Dave Miller

Old Door Phantoms [2015, Ears & Eyes], B–

Dave Miller

Dave Miller Trio: Just Imagine [2019, Summit], B+(**)
Dave Miller Trio: The Mask-erade Is Over [2021, Summit], B+(*)

Doug Miller

Regeneration [2005–2006, Origin], B

Will Miller

Resavoir: Resavoir [2015–2019, International Anthem], B

Molly Miller

Molly Miller Trio: The Shabby Road Recordings [2017, self-released], B

RJ Miller

Ronald's Rhythm [2013, Loyal Label], B+(***)

Russ Miller

Russ Miller and the Jazz Orchestra: You and the Night and the Music [2015, Doctheory], B+(*)

Nick Millevoi

Desertion [2015, Shhpuma], B+(**)
w/Jamie Saft: Midtown Tilt [2017, Shhpuma], B
Desertion Trio: Numbers Maker [2019, Cuneiform], B+(***)

Steve Millhouse

The Unwinding [2022, SteepleChase], B+(***)

John Mills

Invisible Designs [2014, Fable], B–

Pete Mills

Sweet Shadow [2013, Cellar Live], B+(***)

The Milwaukee Jazz Orchestra

Welcome to Swingsville! [2016, BluJazz], B+(*)

Gianni Mimmo (1957– )

w/Alison Blunt: Busy Butterflies [2020, Amirani], B+(**)

Billy Mintz

Quartet [2013, Thirteenth Note], B+(*)
The 2 Bass Band . . . Live [2014, Thirteenth Note], B+(**)
Ugly Beautiful [2015, Thirteenth Note], B+(**)

MIR 8

Perihelion [2017, Shhpuma], B+(*)

Abel Mireles

Amino [2021, Sunnyside], B+(**)

Matt Mitchell (1975– )

w/Tim Berne: 1 [2010, Screwgun]
Fiction [2012, Pi], B+(***)
Vista Accumulation [2015, Pi, 2CD], B+(**)
A Pouting Grimace [2017, Pi], B+(**)
Phalanx Ambassadors [2018, Pi], B+(**)
w/Kate Gentile: Snark Horse [2021, Pi, 6CD]
Oblong Aplomb [2019–2022, Out of Your Head, 2CD], B+(***)
Zealous Angles [2024, Pi], B+(***)

Nicole Mitchell (1967– )

Hope, Future and Destiny [2004, Dreamtime]
w/Harrison Bankhead, Hamid Drake: Indigo Trio/Live in Montreal (Paperback Series Vol. 3) [2005, Greenleaf Music], B+(***)
Black Unstoppable [2007, Delmark], B–
Renegades [2008, Delmark], B+(**)
Awakening [2011, Delmark], B+(**)
Nicole Mitchell's Ice Crystal: Aquarius [2012, Delmark], B+(**)
Nicole Mitchell's Black Earth Ensemble: Intergalactic Beings [2010, FPE], B+(***)
w/Tomeka Reid, Mike Reed: Artifacts [2015, 482 Music], A–
Mandorla Awakening II: Emerging Worlds [2015, FPE], B+(**)
w/Haki Madhubuti: Liberation Narratives [2016–2017, Black Earth Music], A–
Maroon Cloud [2017, FPE], B+(***)
w/Lisa E. Harris: EarthSeed [2017, FPE], C–
w/Ballaké Sissoko: Bamako Chicago Sound System [2017, FPE], A–
w/Moor Mother: Offering: Live at Le Guess Who [2018, Don Giovanni], B
Artifacts: w/Tomeka Reid, Mike Reed: . . . And Then There's This [2021, Astral Spirits], A–

Tyler Mitchell

w/Marshall Allen: Dancing Shadows [2202, Mahakala Music], B+(***)
w/Marshall Allen: Sun Ra's Journey [2021, Cellar], B+(***)

Gabriele Mitelli (1988– )

w/Rob Mazurek: Star Splitter [2019, Clean Feed], B+(*)
Star Splitter: w/Rob Mazurek: Medea [2022, We Insist!], B

Stanislav Mitrovic (1963– )

Aakash Mittal

Nocturne [2018, self-released], B+(***)

Wolfgang Mitterer

Radio Fractal / Beat Music: Live at Donaueschingen 2002 [2002, Hatology], B+(***)

Yoko Miwa (1970– )

Fadeless Flower [2002, P.J.L], B+(***)
Canopy of Stars [2004, P.J.L], B+(*)
Live at Scullers Jazz Club [2010, self-released], B+(***)
Pathways [2016, Ocean Blue Tear Music], A–
Keep Talkin' [2019, Ocean Blue Tear Music], B+(***)
Yoko Miwa Trio: Songs of Joy [2020, Ubuntu Music], B+(**)

Danny Mixon (1949– )

Pass It On [2015, self-released], B+(**)

Cameron Mizell (1980– )

Negative Spaces [2016, Destiny], B
w/Charlie Rauh: Local Folklore [2020–2021, Destiny], B

MJO Brothers Present

Hip Devotions [2017, Blujazz], B

Liudas Mockunas (1976– )

Mockuno NuClear: Drop It [2011, NoBusiness], B+(***)
w/Barry Guy: Lava [2011, NoBusiness], B+(***)
Hydro [2015–2016, NoBusiness], B+(**)
Hydro 2 [2017, NoBusiness], B+(*)
w/Arfvydad Kaziauskas: Purvs [2020, Jersika, 2LP], B+(**)
w/Christian Windfeld: Pacemaker [2018, NoBusiness], B+(*)

Josh Modney

Modney: Ascending Primes [2023, Pyroclastic, 2CD], B+(*)

Modular String Trio

Ants, Bees and Butterflies [2015, Browntasaurus], B+(**)

Modus Factor

Noshir Mody

Stories From the Years of Living Passionately [2013, self-released], B
An Idealist's Handbook: Identity, Love and Hope in America 2020 [2020, self-released], B
A Love Song [2023, self-released], B+(*)

Guro Skumsnes Moe

MoE With Mette Rasmussen and Ikuro Takahasi: Painted [2020, Relative pitch], B

Joe Moffett

Ad Faunum [2012, Not Two], B+(**)
Earth Tongues: Ohio [2015, Neither/Nor, 2CD], B

Tumi Mogorosi

Group Theory: Black Music [2022, Mushroom Hour Half Hour/New Soil], B

Billy Mohler (1975– )

Focus! [2019, Make], A–
Anatomy [2021, Contagious Music], A–
Ultraviolet [2023, Contagious Music], B+(***)

Abdul Moimême (1959– )

Lesley Mok

The Living Collection [2021, American Dreams], B+(***)

Moker

Ladder [2016, El Negocito], B+(*)

Moksha

The Beauty of an Arbitrary Moment [2016, Jazzland], B+(*)

Mold

Rotten in Rødby [2005, ILK], B+(**)

Jesus Molina (1996– )

Selah [2024, Dynamo Production], B

Lello Molinari

Lello's Italian Job Volume 2 [2018, Fata Morgana Music], B+(**)

Per Møllehøj

w/Kirk Knuffke, Thommy Andersson: 'S Wonderful [2022, Stunt], B+(**)

Soren Moller (1976– )

w/Dick Oatts: The Clouds Above [2007, Audial], B+(***)
Christian X Variations [2009, Audial], B+(**)

Giovanni Moltoni

3 [2008, C#2 Productions], B+(*)
Tomorrow's Past [2012, C#2 Music Productions], B+(**)

Tim Moltzer

Goldbug: The Seven Dreams [2009, 1k], B+(**)
w/Markus Reuter: Descending [2010, 1k], B

Ravish Momin

Ravish Momin's Trio Tarana: Climbing the Banyan Tree [2003–2004, Clean Feed], A–
Ravish Momin's Trio Tarana: Miren (A Longing) [2006, Clean Feed], B+(***)
Ravish Momin's Trio Tarana: Five Nights [2006, Not Two], B+(***)
Tarana: After the Disquiet (EP) [2011, self-released], B+(**)

Marc Mommaas (1969– )

w/Nikolaj Hess: Balance [2005, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Land [2009, Sunnyside], B+(**)
The Impressionist [2021, Sunnyside], B+(**)

Tony Monaco

Intimately Live at the 501 [2002, Summit]
Fiery Blues [2004, Summit]
East to West [2006, Summit]
Celebration: Life-Love-Music [2012, Chicken Coup/Summit, 2CD], B+(*)
Furry Slippers [2014, Summit], B
Four Brothers [2022, Chicken Coup], B+(***)

The Monash Art Ensemble

w/George Lewis: Hexis [2013, Jazzhead], B+(**)

Silvano Monasterios

Unconditional [2010, Savant], B+(*)

Helen Money (1960– )

Atomic [2020, Thrill Jockey], B+(***)

Mike Monford

Perseverance [2012, self-released], B+(**)
The Cloth I'm Cut From [2021, self-released], A–

Monk's Music Trio

Think of One [2004, CMB], B+
Monk's Bones [2004, CMB], B+(**)
Monk on Mondays [2005, CMB], B

Monopiece

Monopiece + Jap Blonk [2019, Shhpuma], B

Chris Monson

Seldom in the Well [2018, self-released], B

Pablo Montagne

Chaque Objet: w/Adolfo La Volpe, Francesco Massaro, Alessandro Tomassetti: Chaque Objet [2008, Evil Rabbit], B+(**)

Marcus Monteiro

Another Part of Me [2017, Whaling City Sound], B+(***)

Derel Monteith

Connemara: Solo Piano Improvisations [2017, self-released], B+(**)
Derel Moteith Trio: Quantity of Life [2019, self-released], B+(*)

Àlvar Montfort

Underpool 4 [2014, UnderPool], B+(*)

Bob Montgomery

The Montgomery Hermann Quinlan Sextet: w/Al Hermann, Josh Quinlan: Hear, Hear [2015, Summit], B

José-Luis Montón (1962– )

Solo Guitarra [2012, ECM], B+(**)

Tom Moon

Moon Hotel Lounge Project: Into the Ojala [2010, Frosty Cordial], A–

Davy Mooney

Perrier Street [2011, Sunnyside], C+

Joel Moore

w/Nick Mizock, Paul Scherer, Michael Barton, Paul Townsend: Magnetic EP [2018, Blujazz], B+(*)

Steve Moore (1976– )

Stebmo [2008, Mount Analog], B+(*)

Ted Moore

Ted Moore Trio: The Natural Order of Things [2019, Origin], B+(**)

Andrew Moorhead

Interleaved [2022, OA2], B

Bernie Mora

Dandelion [2013, Rhombus], B–
Bernie Mora and Tangent: No Agenda [2019, Rhombus], C+

Nick Moran

The Messenger [2006, CAP], B+(*)
No Time Like Now [2011, Manor Sound], B+(*)

Paul Moran

Smokin' B3 Vol. 2: Still Smokin' [2017, Prudential], B–

Sean Moran

Tusk [2011, NCM East], B+(**)

Joey Morant

Forever Sanctified [2018, Blujazz], B+(*)

Mike Moreno (1978– )

Lotus [2015, World Culture]
3 for 3 [2016, Criss Cross], B+(*)

Tony Moreno

Short Stories [2015, Mayimba Jazz, 2CD], B+(**)

Martin Moretto

Martin Moretto Quintet [2009, self-released], B+(*)

Carol Morgan

Blue Glass Music [2011, Blue Bamboo Music], B+(**)
Retroactive [2012, Blue Bamboo Music], B+(**)

Bill Moring

Spaces in Time [2007, Owl Studios], B+(*)

Jonathan Moritz (1977– )

Secret Tempo [2012, Hot Cup], A–

Michael Morreale

Love and Influence [2013–2016, Blujazz, 2CD], B+(*)
MilesSong: The Music of Miles Davis [2016, Blujazz, 2CD], B+(**)

Ben Morris

Pocket Guides [2022, OA2], B–

Willie Morris

Conversation Starter [2022, Posi-Tone], B+(**)
Attentive Listening [2023, Posi-Tone], B+(*)

Chris Morrissey (1980– )

The Morning World [2008, Sunnyside], A–
North Hero [2013, Sunnyside], A–

Sarah Morrow

American All Stars in Paris [2005, O+ Music], B+(**)

Alan Morse (1958– )

Four O'Clock and Hysteria [2007, InsideOut], B

Morthana

Morthana [2004, Jazzaway], B

Todd Mosby

Aerial Views [2020, MMG], B
Land of Enchantment [2022, MMG], B

Samuel Mösching

Ethereal Kinks [2021, Bronzeville Music], B

Diane Moser

Birdsongs [2017, Planet Arts], B

Joshua Moshe

Inner Search [2023, La Sape], B+(**)

Rob Mosher

The Tortoise [2007–2008, Old Mill], B–

Josh Moshier (1986– )

w/Mike Lebrun: Joy Not Jaded [2009, OA2], B+(**)

Moskus [2005– ]

Moskus [2005, Ninth World]
Salmesykkel [2012, Hubro]
Mestertyven [2014, Hubro], A–
Ulv Ulv [2015, Hubro], B+(**)
Mirakler [2016–2017, Hubro], B+(**)
Papirfuglen [2020, Hubro], B+(**)

Michael Moss

w/Billy Stein: Intervals [2013, 4th Stream], B+(***)
w/Accidental Orchestra: Helix [2016, 4th Stream], B+(**)

Gunnar Mossblad

Gunnar Mossblad and Cross Currents: R.S.V.P. [2015, Summit], B+(**)

Kjetil Møster

Trinity: Sparkling [2004, Jazzaway], B+(**)
w/Per Zanussi, Kjell Nordeson: MZN3 [2005, Jazzaway], B+
Trinity: Break the Mold [2006, Clean Feed], B+(*)
w/John Edwards, Dag Erik Knedal Andersen: Different Shapes / Immersion [2014, Va Fongool], B+(*)
Møster!: When You Cut Into the Present [2015, Hubro], B+(***)
Reflections in Cosmo: w/Hans Magnus Ryan, Ståle Storløkken, Thomas Strønen: Reflections in Cosmo [2016, RareNoise], B+(**)
w/Jeff Parker, Joshua Abrams, John Herndon: Ran Do [2015, Clean Feed], B+(*)
The End: The End [2018, RareNoise], D+
Møster!: States of Mind [2018, Hubro], B+(*)
The End: Allt Är Intet [2019, RareNoise], C
The Core: Roots [2022, Moserobie], A–

Mostly Other People Do the Killing [2006– ]

Shamokin!!! [2006, Hot Cup], A
This Is Our Moosic [2008, Hot Cup], A–
Forty Fort [2010, Hot Cup], A–
The Coimbra Concert [2010, Clean Feed, 2CD], B+(***)
Slippery Rock! [2012, Hot Cup], A
Red Hot [2012, Hot Cup], A–
(Live) [2012, ForTune], B+(***)
Blue [2014, Hot Cup], B
Hannover [2014, Jazzwerkstatt], B+(***)
Mauch Chunk [2015, Hot Cup], A–
Loafer's Hollow [2016, Hot Cup], A–
Paint [2017, Hot Cup], B+(***)
Disasters Vol. 1 [2020, Hot Cup], A–

Motif

w/Axel Dörner: Art Transplant [2011, Clean Feed], B+(*)
My Head Is Listening [2013–2015, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Kyle Motl

Transmogrification [2016, Metatrope], B+(**)
Panjandrums [2016, Metatrope], B+(***)
Hydra Nightingale [2019–2021, Infrequent Seams], B+(***)

Paul Mottram

Seven Ages of Man [2023, Ubuntu Music], B+(***)

Simon Moullier (1994– )

Spirit Song [2017–2020, Outside In Music], B+(***)
Simon Moullier Trio: Countdown [2020, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
Isla [2022, self-released], B+(**)
Inception [2022, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
Elements of Light [2023–2024, Candid], B+(*)

Jack Mouse (1946–2024)

Range of Motion [2012, Origin], B+(*)
w/Scott Robinson, Janice Borla: Three Story Sandbox [2015, Tall Grass], B+(*)
Jack Mouse Group: Intimate Adversary [2017, Tall Grass], B+(*)

Benjamin Moussay

Promontoire [2019, ECM], B+(**)

François Moutin (1961– )

w/Kavita Shah: Interplay [2018, Dot Time], B+(***)

Louis Moutin

w/Jowee Omicil, François Moutin: M.O.M. [2022, Laborie Jazz], B+(***)

Moutin Reunion Quartet [2002– ]

Something Like Now [2005, Nocturne], B+
Moutin Factory Quintet: Lucky People [2013, Blujazz/Plus Loin Music], B+(**)
Moutin Factory Quintet: Deep [2016, Blujazz], B+(*)
Moutin Factory Quintet: Mythical River [2019, Laborie Jazz], B–

Move

The City [2022, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Free Baile: Live in Shenzhen [2023, Clean Feed], B+(***)

Fredrick Moyer

Jazz Arts Trio: Tribute [2008, JRI], B+(*)

Mozik

Mozik [2010, self-released], B+(*)

Maksim Mrvica

The Piano Player [2003, MBO/EMI], B+

Tobin Mueller

What Survives: Radio Edits [2020, self-released], B+(*)
Prestidigitation [2022, self-released], B–

Al Muirhead (1935– )

Undertones [2018, Chonograph], B+(**)

Kjetil Mulelid (1991– )

Kjetil Mulelid Trio: Who Do You Love the Most? [2021, Rune Grammofon], B+(**)
Agoja [2022, Odin], B+(**)

Jimmy Mulidore

Jazz for the Ages [2012, Muldoon Jams], B

Riley Mulherkar

Riley [2021–2022, Westerlies], B+(***)

Justin Mullens

Justin Mullens and the Delphian Jazz Orchestra [2004, Fresh Sound], B–

Guillaume Muller

Sketches of Sound [2019, self-released], B+(*)

Andrew Munsey

High Tide [2019, Birdwatcher], B+(**)

Mat Muntz

Phantom Islands [2021, Orenda], B–

Greg Murphy

Bright Idea [2018, Whaling City Sound], B+(**)

Bryan Murray

What You Don't Forget [2007, Jazz Excursion], B+(***)
Bryan and the Haggards: Pretend It's the End of the World [2010, Hot Cup], B+(***)
Bryan and the Haggards: Still Alive and Kickin' Down the Walls [2011, Hot Cup], B+(***)
Bryan and the Haggards: w/Eugene Chadbourne: Merles Just Want to Have Fun [2012, Northern Spy], A–
Baltbom: ¡!Baltbom!¡ [2015, self-released], B+(*)
Balto Exclamationpoint/Plaidworthy: If the Big Hurt [2015, self-released], B+(***)
Balto!: Balto! [2016, self-released], B+(**)
Baltsticks!!: Play You, Play Me [2016, self-released], B+(*)
Balto!: Two Cans of Soup [2017, self-released, EP], B–
Balto!: Taco Cat Poops [2018, self-released, EP], B+(**)

Musaner

Once Upon a Time [2012, Lucent Music], B+(**)

Música de Selvagem

Volume Único [2017, Shhpuma, EP], B+(*)

Musique Noire

Reflections: We Breathe [2017, self-released], B+(*)

Rachel Musson

w/Pat Thomas, Mark Sanders: Shifa: Live at Cafe Oto [2019, 577 Records], B+(**)
Shifa: Live in Oslo [2019, 577 Records], B+(**)
I Went This Way [2019, 577 Records], B+(**)
Dreamsing [2020, 577 Records], B+(**)

Brad Myers

Prime Numbers [2014–2015, Colloquy], B+(*)
w/Michael Sharfe: Sanguinaria (Hopefulsongs) [2016, Colloquy], B+(*)

Kim Myhr (1981– )

w/Kichen Orchestra: Hereafter [2020, Sofa Music], B+(*)

Jo Berger Myhre (1984– )

Unheimlich Manoeuvre [2021, RareNoise], B+(**)

Jasmine Myra

Horizons [2022, Gondwana], B+(*)

Quinsin Nachoff (1973– )

Magic Numbers [2004, Songlines], B
Flux [2012, Mythology], B+(**)
w/Mark Helias, Dan Weiss: Quinsin Nachoff's Ethereal Trio [2016, Whirlwind], A–
Quinsin Nachoff's Flux: Path of Totality [2016–2017, Whirlwind], A–
Pivotal Arc [2018, Whirlwind], B+(*)
Stars and Constellations [2022, Adyhâropa], B+(***)

Nacka Forum

We Are the World [2016, Moserobie], B+(***)
Så Stopper Festen [2019, Moserobie], A–
Peaceful Piano [2024, Moserobie], U

Sana Nagano

Smashing Humans [2020, 577 Records], B+(***)
Anime Mundi [2020, 577 Records], B+(**)

Wlodzimierz Nahorny (1941– )

The Wlodzimierz Nahorny Trio: Heart [1967, Polskie Nagrania Muza], B+(***)

Naima

Bye [2015, Cuneiform], B+(*)

Nakama

New World [2021, Nakama], B+(**)

Tatsuya Nakatani

w/Kris Tiner, Jeremy Drake: Ritual Inscription [2012, Epigraph, LP], B+(**)
w/Shane Parrish: Interactivity [2020, Cuneiform], B+(**)
w/Shane Parrish, Zach Rowden: Live at Static Age Records [2018, Astral Spirits], (*)

Naked Truth

Avian Thug [2015, Rare Noise], B+(*)

Naked Wolf

Naked Wolf [2014, El Negocito], B+(*)
Ahum [2016, Clean Feed], B+(*)

Randy Napoleon (1978– )

Rust Belt Roots: Randy Napoleon Plays Wes Montgomery, Grant Green and Kenny Burrell [2018, OA2], B+(**)
Puppets: The Music of Gregg Hill [2022, OA2], B

Qasim Naqvi

Chronology [2016, New Amsterdam], B
Teenages [2019, Erased Tapes], B+(*)
w/Wadada Leo Smith, Andrew Cyrille: Two Centuries [2021, Red Hook], B+(***)

Dag Magnus Narvesen (1983– )

Damana: Cornua Copia [2014, Clean Feed], A–

Kyle Nasser

Restive Soul [2014, AISA], B+(*)
Persistent Fancy [2018, Ropeadope], B

Zaid Nasser

Escape From New York [2007, Smalls], A–
Off Minor [2008, Smalls], A–
The Stroller [2016, SteepleChase], B+(**)

Natto Quartet [2003– ]

Thousand Oaks [2004, 482 Music], B

Aquiles Navarro

w/Tcheser Holmes: Heritage of the Invisible II [2020, International Anthem], B+(**)

Jason Nazary (1984– )

Spring Collection [2020, We Jazz], B+(**)

Abdoulaye N'Diaye

Taoué [2001, Justin Time], A–

Aurora Nealand

w/Steve Marquette, Anton Hatwich, Paul Thibodeaux: Kobra Quartet [2018, Astral Spirits], B+(*)

Camila Nebbia

Camila Nebbia Quartet: Corre El Río De La Memoría Sobre La Tierra Que Arrastra Trazos, Dejando Rastros De Alguna Huella Que Hoy Es Número [2020, Ramble], B+(**)
w/Patrick Shiroishi: The Human Being as a Fragile Article [2021, Trouble in Mind], B+(**)
Una Ofrenda a la Ausencia [2023, Relative Pitch], B+(**)

Alon Nechushtan (1975– )

For Those Who Cross the Seas [2006, ESP-Disk, 2CD], A–
Venture Bound [2014, Enja], B+(**)

Negative Press Project

Eternal Life: Jeff Buckley Songs and Sounds [2017, Ridgeway], B+(*)

Anthony E. Nelson Jr.

Swift to Hear, Slow to Speak [2016, Music Stand], B+(*)

Dave Nelson

32nd Street [2007, Independently Released], B+(*)

Peter Nelson

Ash, Dust, and the Chalkboard Cinema [2018, Outside In Music], B+(**)

Richard Nelson

Pursuit [2011, Heliotrope], B–
w/Aardvark Jazz Orchestra: Deep River [2015, Heliotrope], B+(*)
w/Makrokosmos Orchestra: Dissolve [2023, Adhyâropa], B+(**)

Sean Nelson

Sean Nelson's New London Big Band: Social Hour! [2022, MAMA], B

Ferenc Nemeth (1976– )

Triumph [2012, Dreamers Collective], B+(**)

Nérija

Blume [2019, Domino], B+(*)

Vadim Neselovskyi (1977– )

Get Up and Go [2017, Blujazz], B+(**)
Odesa: A Musical Walk Through a Legendary City [2022, Sunnyside], B+(**)

Marius Neset (1985– )

Golden Xplosion [2010, Edition], B
Birds [2013, Edition], B
Pinball [2015, ACT], B+(*)
A New Dawn [2021, ACT], B+(*)
Geyser: Live at Royal Albert Hall – BBC Proms [2022, ACT Music], A–

Alípio C. Neto

The Perfume Comes Before the Flower [2006, Clean Feed], B+(*)

Dan Nettles

Kenosha Kid: Inside Voices [2014, self-released], B

Ben Neuman

Introductions [2008, OA2], B+(*)

Mani Neumeier (1940– )

Ed Neumeister (1952– )

Ed Neumeister & His NeuHat Ensemble: Wake Up Call [2014, MeisteroMusic], B+(*)

Keir Neuringer

w/Rafal Mazur: The Continuum [2018, Fundacja Sluchaj], B+(**)
w/Shayna Dulberger, Julius Masri: Dromedaries II [2020, Relative Pitch], B+(**)
w/Ensemble Klang: Elegies and Litanies [2019, Ensemble Klang], A–

Nikolaus Neuser

I Am Three: Mingus Mingus Mingus [2015, Leo], B+(***)
I Am Three: In Other Words [2022, Leo], B+(***)

New Orleans High Society

New Orleans High Society [2020, 1718/Slammin Media], B+(***)

New Standard Jazz Orchestra

Waltz About Nothing [2015, OA2], B–

New Tricks [2009– ]

Alternate Side [2010, New Tricks], B+(**)

The New Vision Sax Ensemble

Musical Journey Through Time [2017, Zak Publishing], B+(*)

The New Wonders

The New Wonders [2023, Turtle Bay], B+(**)
Steppin' Out [2024, Turtle Bay], B+(***)

The New World Jazz Composers Octet [2007– ]

Breaking News [2011, Big and Phat], B+(**)

New York Electric Piano [2004– ]

Blues in Full Moon [2007, Buffalo Puppy], B
Keys to the City: Volumes 1 & 2 [2011, Buffalo Puppy, 2CD], B
State of the Art [2017, Fervor], B+(*)

New York Standards Quartet [2008– ]

Unstandard [2010, Challenge], B+(***)

New York Trio [2001– ]

Blues in the Night [2001, Venus]
The Things We Did Last Summer [2002, Venus]
Love You Madly [2003, Venus]

Larry Newcomb

Live Intentionally! [2015, Essential Messenger], B+(*)
w/Bucky Pizzarelli: Living Tribute [2016, Essential Messenger], B+(*)
Love, Dad [2020, Essential Messenger], B+(*)

Farnell Newton (1977– )

Rippin' and Rumblin' [2020, Posi-Tone], B+(**)

Matt Newton

Within Reach [2013, self-released], B+(*)

Next Collective [2012– ]

Cover Art [2012, Concord], B–

Next Order

Live-Powered Nexus [2005, Lolo], B+(*)

Matthew Nicholl

w/Michael Farquharson: Della by Moonlight [2012, Big Empty Loo], C–

Bryan Nichols

Looking North [2016, Shifting Paradigm], B+(**)

Angelika Niescier (1970– )

Mind Games: w/Denman Maroney, James Ilgenfritz, Andrew Drury: Empemera Obscura [2013, Clean Feed], B+(**)
w/Florian Weber: NYC Five [2015, Intakt], B+(***)
w/Christopher Tordini, Tyshawn Sorey: The Berlin Concert [2017, Intakt], B+(***)
w/Christopher Tordini, Gerald Cleaver: New York Trio Feat. Jonathan Finlayson [2018, Intakt], B+(***)
w/Alexander Hawkins: Soul in Plain Sight [2020, Intakt], B+(***)
w/Tomeka Reid, Savannah Harris: Beyond Dragons [2023, Intakt], A–

Matt Niess

w/The Capitol Bones: The Beat Goes On [2020, Summit], B

Adam Niewood (1977– )

Introducing Adam Niewood [2004, Native Language]
Epic Journey: Volumes I & II [2008, Innova, 2 CD], B+(**)
Blue as a Whistle [2018, SteepleChase], B+(**)

Pascal Niggenkemper (1978– )

Lucky Prime [2012, Clean Feed], B+(***)
Look With Thine Ears: Solo [2014, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Le 7ème Continent: Talking Trash [2014–2016, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Judy Night

Sliding on Glass: Judy Night Quintet Live at 210 [2018, Blujazz], B+(*)

Arend Niks

New Niks and Artvark Saxophone Quartet: Busy Busy Busy [2009, No Can Do], B+(**)

Jorge Nila

Tenor Time (Tribute to the Tenor Masters) [2018, Ninjazz], B+(***)

Gard Nilssen (1983– )

Firehouse [2014, Clean Feed], A–
Gard Nilssen's Acoustic Unity: Live in Europe [2016, Clean Feed, 3CD], B+(***)
Gard Nilssen Acoustic Unity: To Whom Who Buys a Record [2019, Odin], A–
Gard Nilssen's Supersonic Orchestra: If You Listen Carefully the Music Is Yours [2019, Odin], A–
Gard Nilssen's Acoustic Unity: Elastic Wave [2021, ECM], B+(***)
Gard Nilssen's Supersonic Orchestra: Family [2022, We Jazz], A–

Paal Nilssen-Love (1974– )

w/Håkon Kornstad: Schlinger [2000, Smalltown Supersound], B+
w/Mats Gustafsson: I Love It When You Snore [2001, Smalltown Supersound], B+
w/Ken Vandermark: Dual Pleasure [2002, Smalltown Supersound], A–
Townorchestrahouse [2002, Clean Feed], B+(***)
w/Ken Vandermark: Dual Pleasure 2 [2003, Smalltown Supersound, 2 CD], B+(***)
w/Ken Vandermark: Milwaukee Volume [2007, Smalltown Superjazz], A–
w/Ken Vandermark: Chicago Volume [2007, Smalltown Superjazz], B+(***)
w/Terrie Ex, Andy Moor, Ken Vandermark: Lean Left: The Ex Guitars Meet Nilssen-Love/Vandermark Duo, Volume 1 [2008, Smalltown Superjazz], A–
w/Terrie Ex, Andy Moor, Ken Vandermark: Lean Left: The Ex Guitars Meet Nilssen-Love/Vandermark Duo, Volume 2 [2008, Smalltown Superjazz], B+(***)
Lean Left: Live at Café Oto [2011, Unsounds], B+(**)
Lean Left: Live at Area Sismica [2012, Unsounds], B+(***)
w/Terrie Ex: Hurgu! [2013, PNL], B+(**)
Large Unit: Erta Ale [2014, PNL, 3CD], B+(***)
Large Unit: Ana [2015, PNL], A–
Lean Left: I Forgot to Breathe [2015, Trost], B+(**)
Pan-Scan Ensemble: Air and Light and Time and Space [2016, Hispid/PNL], B+(**)
w/Frode Gjerstad: Nearby Faraway [2016, PNL], B+(***)
Large Unit: Fluku [2016, PNL], A–
Extra Large Unit: More Fun Please [2017, PNL], B
New Brazilian Funk [2018, PNL], B+(**)
New Japanese Noise [2018, PNL], B+(*)
w/Ken Vandermark: Screen Off [2008–2018, PNL], B+(**)
Large Unit / Fendika: EthioBraz [2018, PNL], A–
Lean Left: Medemer [2018, PNL], A–
Paal Nilssen-Love Circus: Pairs of Three [2021, PNL], B+(***)
Large Unit: New Map [2021, PNL], B+(**)
Large Unit: Clusterfuck [2021, PNL], B+(**)

Anders Nilsson (1974– )

Blood [2004, Kopasetic], A–
Janus [2005, Kopasetic], B+(***)
Fulminate Trio: Fulminate Trio [2007, Generate], B+(**)
Anders Nilsson's Aorta Ensemble [2008, Kopasetic], A–
Night Guitar [2012, Soundatone], B+(**)
w/Joe Fonda, Peter Nilsson: Powers [2012, Konnex], B+(***)

Cornelia Nilsson

Where Do You Go? [2022–2023, Stunt], B+(**)

Elsa Nilsson

Atlas of Sound: Coast Redwoods: 41°32'09.8"N 124°04'35.5"W [2022, Ears & Eyes], B
Elsa Nilsson's Band of Pulses: Pulses [2023, Ears & Eyes], B+(***)

Vincent Nilsson

Jazz Trombone Spirituals [2000, Storyville]

Nine Live

Sonus Inenarrabilis: Nine Live Plays the Music of John Clark [2016, Mulatta], B

Carlos Niño

Carlos Niño & Friends: Actual Presence [2019, Anandamide]
Carlos Niño & Friends: Extra Presence [2019, International Anthem], B+(*)
Carlos Niño & Friends: Placenta [2022–2023, International Anthem], B

Yu Nishiyama

A Lotus in the Mud [2020, Next Level], B+(*)

Daniel Nissenbaum

Duotrio: In the Bright and Deep [2020, Blujazz], B–

Hailey Niswanger (1990– )

The Keeper [2012, Calmit Productions], B+(**)
PDX Soul [2013–2014, Calmit Productions], B+(***)

Tsuyoshi Niwa (1972– )

At the End of the Day [2013, self-released], B+(*)

No Spaghetti Edition

Listen . . . and Tell Me What It Was [2001, Sofa], B+(*)

Hilary Noble

w/Rebecca Cline: Enclave [2004, Zoho], A–

Miho Nobuzane

Simple Words: Jazz Loves Brazil [2014, self-released], B+(*)

Sebastian Noelle

Across the River [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
Koan [2010, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
Shelter [2015, Fresh Sound New Talent], B
w/Matt Mitchell, Chris Tordini, Dan Weiss: System One [2021, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)

Bill Noertker (1961– )

Noertker's Moxie: Little Bluedevil (Blue Rider Suite, Vol. 2) [2011–2012, Edgetone], B
Noertker's Moxie: Simultaneous Windows [2015, Edgetone], B+(**)
w/The Melancholics: Curious Worlds: The Art and Imagination of David Beck [2016, Edgetone], B+(*)
Noertker's Moxie: Druidh Penumbrae [2011–2015, Edgetone], B+(*)
Noertker's Moxie: Walking on Blue Eggshells in Billville [2001–2020, Edgetone], B+(**)
Noertker's Moxie: More Fun in Billville [2001–2020, Edgetone], B+(**)
Noertker's Moxie: Pantomime in Billville [2001–2020, Edgetone], B+(*)
In Flitters: 49 Bits From B*ck*tt [2023, Edgetone], B+(***)

Adam Nolan

Adam Nolan Trio: Prim and Primal [2021, self-released], B+(***)

Russ Nolan (1968– )

w/Kenny Werner: With You in Mind [2007], B+(**)
Tell Me [2012, Rhinoceruss Music], B+(*)
Relentless [2013, Rhinoceruss Music], B+(*)

Nomore Shapes

Creesus Crisis [2010, Drip Audio], B+(**)

Nonch Harpin'

Native Sons [2915, self-released], B–

Sean Noonan

Brewed by Noon: Stories to Tell [2006, Songlines], B+(*)
Brewed by Noon: Boxing Dreams [2007–2008, Songlines], B+(*)
Memorable Sticks [2015, ForTune], B
Sean Noonan Pavees Dance: Tan Man's Hat [2018, RareNoise], B

Nadje Noordhuis (1977– )

Nadje Noordhuis [2010, Little Mystery], B+(***)
Gullfoss [2019, Little Mystery], B+(*)

Jesper Nordberg

Trio [2023, Gotta Let It Out], B+(***)

Kjell Nordeson

w/Aram Shelton: Incline [2011, Singlespeed Music], B+(***)

Fredrik Nordström (1974– )

Live in Coimbra [2005, Clean Feed], B+(*)
Gentle Fire / Restless Dreams [2016, Moserobie], A–
Needs [2018, Clean Feed], B+(***)

Oscar Noriega

Oscar Noriega's Play Party: Luciano's Dream [2000, Omnitone]

Vince Norman

w/Joe McCarthy: Words Cannot Express [2005–2006, OA2], B
w/Joe McCarthy: Bright Future [2009, OA2], B+(*)

Norrbotten Big Band

The Avatar Sessions: The Music of Tim Hagans [2009, Fuzzy Music], B+(*)

Alex Norris

A New Beginning [2002, Fresh Sound New Talent]

Luke Norris

Northernsong [2020, Ears & eyes]

Jim Norton

Time Remembered: Compositions of Bill Evans [2013, Origin], B+(**)

Timothy Norton

Visions of Phaedrus [2021, Truth Revolution], B+(***)

Nortonk [2021– ]

Nortonk [2020, Biophilia], B+(**)

Aaron Novik

Secret of Secrets [2012, Tzadik], B+(**)
The Fallow Curve of the Planospheres [2019, Avant LaGuardia], B+(*)
Grounded [2020, Astral Spirits], B+(**)

Eva Novoa

Eva Novoa Trio [2010, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
Eva Novoa Quartet [2010, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)
Butterflies and Zebras by Ditmas Quartet [2015, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)
Eva Novoa's Ditmas Quartet: Live at IBeam [2016, Fresh Sound New Talent], A–
Satellite Quartet [2017, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)

Sean Nowell (1973– )

The Seeker [2008, Posi-Tone], B+(**)
Stockholm Swingin' [2010, Posi-Tone], B+(***)
The Kung-Fu Masters [2012, Posi-Tone], B+(*)

Curtis Nowosad

Dialectics [2014, Cellar Live], B+(***)

Oz Noy (1973– )

Ha! [2005, Magnatude], B+
Twisted Blues Volume 1 [2010, Abstract Logix], B
Snapdragon [2020, Abstract Logix], B+(*)
w/Ugonna Okegwo, Ray Marchica: Riverside [2020, Outside In Music], B+(***)

The Nu Band [2005– ]

The Dope and the Ghost [2005, Not Two], B+(*)
Lower East Side Blues [2008, Porter], B+(***)
The Final Concert [2012, NoBusiness], B+(**)
The Cosmological Constant [2014, Not Two], B+(**)

Nuance Crusaders

Reflections [2017, Blujazz], B–

NY Jazz Initiative

Mad About Thad [2010, Jazzheads], B+(***)

Karl-Hjalmar Nyberg

Kimchi Moccasin Tango: Yankee Zulu [2018, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Atle Nymo (1977– )

w/Ingebrigt Håker Flaten, Håkon Mjåset Johansen: Play Complete Communion [2006, Bolage], B+(***)
IPA: Lorena [2008, Bolage], B+(*)
IPA: It's a Delicate Thing [2010, Bolage], B+(**)
I.P.A.: I Just Did Say Something [2016, Cuneiform], B+(**)
I.P.A.: Bashing Mushrooms [2018, Cuneiform], B+(**)
I.P.A.: Grimsta [2023, Cuneiform], B+(**)
Circle Steps [2023, Arc], B+(**)

NYNDK [2004– ]

Nordic Disruption [2007, Jazzheads], B+(*)
The Hunting of the Snark [2008, Jazzheads], B+(***)

Rolf-Erik Nystrøm (1975– )

Concepts of Sorrows and Dangers [2006, Aurora]

The Oatmeal Jazz Combo

Instant Oats [2016, LGY], B+(*)

Maciej Obara (1981– )

Unloved [2017, ECM], B
Maciej Obara Quatet: Frozen Silence [2022, ECM], B+(***)

Ian O'Beirne

Glasswork [2013, self-released], B+(*)
Ian O'Beirne's Slowbern Big Band: Dreams of Daedelus [2016, self-released], B

Andreas Öberg (1978– )

My Favorite Guitars [2008, Resonance, CD+DVD], B

ObLik

Order Disorder [2014, Ormo], B+(***)

Roberto Occhipinti (1955– )

Cusp [2007, Alma]
A Bend in the River [2010, Alma], B–
Stabilimento [2016, Modica Music], B

Kevin O'Connell

Kevin O'Connell Quartet: w/Adam Brenner: Hot New York Minutes [2023, Ignoramus Music], B+(**)

Mark O'Connor

Mirage [2003, Rhombus]
Suspended Reality [2007, OA2], B+(**)

The Ocular Concern

Sister Cities [2013, PJCE], B+(*)

The Odd Trio

Birth of the Minotaur [2012, self-released], B+(**)

Caili O'Doherty

Padme [2015, Odo], B+(**)

Adam O'Farrill (1994– )

Stranger Days [2016, Sunnyside], B+(**)
El Maquech [2018, Biophilia], B+(*)
Visions of Your Other [2021, Biophilia], A–

John O'Gallagher (1964– )

Line of Sight [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+
Dirty Hands [2007, Clean Feed], B+(**)
The Anton Webern Project [2012, Whirlwind], A–
The Honeycomb [2014, Fresh Sound New Talent], A–
Live in Brooklyn [2015, Whirlwind], B+(***)

Michiko Ogawa

. . . It's All About Love! [2003, Arbors], A–

Linda May Han Oh

Linda Oh: Entry [2008, Linda Oh Music], B+(***)
Linda Oh: Initial Here [2012, Greenleaf Music], B+(***)
Linda Oh: Sun Pictures [2013, Greenleaf Music], A–
Walk Against Wind [2016, Biophilia], B+(***)
Aventurine [2017, Biophilia], B+(**)
The Glass Hours [2023, Biophilia], B

Lothar Ohlmeier

w/Tobias Klein: Left Side Right [2023, Trytone], B+(**)

Michael Oien

And Now [2014, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)

Miles Okazaki (1974– )

Mirror [2006, CDBaby], B+(**)
Generations [2008, Sunnyside], B
Figurations [2011, Sunnyside], A–
Trickster [2016, Pi], B+(**)
Work: The Complete Compositions of Thelonious Monk, Volumes 1–6 [2018, self-released], B+(**)
The Sky Below [2019, Pi], B+(***)
Thisness [2021, Pi], B+(***)
Miniature America [2022, Cygnus], B

OK:KO

Liesu [2022, We Jazz], B+(**)

Steve Okonski

Okonski: Magnolia [2020–2021, Colemine], B+(*)

Meg Okura (1973– )

Naima [2009, self-released], B+(**)
Music of Ryuichi Sakamoto [2013, self-released], B+(**)
w/Sam Newsome, Jean-Michel Pilc: NPO Trio Live at the Stone [2016, Chant], B+(*)
Meg Okura & the Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble: Ima Ima [2018, Chant], B+(*)

Michael Olatuja

Lagos Pepper Soup [2020, Whirlwind], B+(*)

Olavi Trio

Olavi Trio and Friends: Triologia [2008, TUM], B+(*)
Oh, La Vie! [2013, TUM], B+(**)

Old Mountain

Another State of Rhythm [2023, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Old Style Sextet

Old Style Sextet [2014, Blujazz], B+(*)

Old Time Musketry

Different Times [2011, Steeplechase], A–
Drifter [2013, NCM East], A–

Mark O'Leary (1969– )

w/Steve Swallow, Pierre Favre: Awakening [2000, Leo]
Levitation [2000, Leo]
Self-Luminous [2002, Leo]
w/Ståle Storløkken, Stein Inge Brackhus: St. Fin Barre's [2002, Leo]
w/Sunny Murray: Ode to Albert Ayler [2002, Ayler], B+(**)
On the Shore [2003, Clean Feed], B+(*)
Closure [2005, Leo]
w/Cuong Vu, Tom Rainey: Waiting [2004, Leo]
w/Eyvind Kang, Dylan Van Der Schyff: Zemlya [2004, Leo]
w/Kenny Wollesen, Jamie Saft: The Synth Show [2008, Leo]
w/Peter Friis-Nielsen, Stafan Pasborg: Støj [2008, Ayler], B+(*)

Bartlomiej Brat Oles (1973– )

Free Drum Suite [2004, Not Two], B+(**)

Marcin Oles (1973– )

w/Adam Pieronczyk, Bartlomieg Brat Oles: Gray Days [2001, Not Two], B+(**)
Ornette on Bass [2003, Not Two], B+(*)
w/Theo Jörgensmann, Bartlomiej Brat Oles: Miniatures [2003, Not Two], A–
w/Bartlomiej Brat Oles: Duo [2008, Fenomedia], A–
w/Rob Brown, Bartlomiej Brat Oles: Live at SJC [2008, Fenomedia], B+(**)
Oles Brothers: w/Antoni Gralak: Primitivo [2016, ForTune], A–

Andrew Oliver

82% Chance of Rain [2009, OA2], B+(**)
The Kora Band: Cascades [2010, Origin], B+(*)

Isabelle Olivier

OASIS [2019, Enja/Yellowbird], B+(**)

Douglas Olsen

2 Cents [2018, self-released], B+(**)

Eric Olsen

Sea Changes [2014, Blujazz], B+(*)

Jim Olsen

We See Stars [2013, OA2], B+(**)

Matt Olson

789 Miles [2018, OA2], B+(**)

Mike Olson

Incidental [2009, Henceforth], B+(**)
Open Spaces [2021, OA2], B+(**)

Henrik Olsson

w/Ola Rubin: Olsson / Rubin [2019, Barefoot], B+(**)

Jowee Omicil (1977– )

Let's Do This [2006, Jowee Juise], B
Let's Bash [2017, Jazz Village], B+(*)

On the Levee Jazz Band

Swinging New Orleans Jazz [2018, Big Al], A–

One More

Music of Thad Jones [2005, IPO], A–
The Summary: Music of Thad Jones, Vol. 2 [2005, IPO], B+(**)

One O'Clock Lab Band

Lab 2017 [2017, UNT], B
Lab 2019 [2019, North Texas Jazz], B+(*)

Harold O'Neal (1981– )

Whirling Mantis [2008, Smalls], B+(***)
Marvelous Fantasy [2011, Smalls], B+(**)

Brian O'Neill

Mr. Ho's Orchestrotica Presents . . . The Unforgettable Sounds of Esquivel [2010, Tiki], B
Mr. Ho's Orchestrotica Presents . . . Third River Rangoon [2011, Tiki], B

Michael O'Neill (1955– )

Ontophony [2005, Songlines], B

Michael O'Neill

The Michael O'Neill Quartet: And Then It Rained [2020, Jazzmo], B+(**)
The Michael O'Neill Sextet: w/Tony Lindsay: Synergy: With Tony Lindsay [2021, Jazzmo], B+(**)

Ryoko Ono

w/Satoko Fujii: Hakuro [2023, self-released], B+(***)

Onyx Collective

Lower East Suite Part One [2017, Big Dada, EP], B+(*)
Lower East Suite Part Two [2017, Big Dada, EP], B+(*)
Lower East Suite Part Three [2018, Big Dada], B+(***)

Oort Smog

Smeared Pulse Transfers [2017, Sweatband, EP], B+(*)
Every Motherfucker Is Your Brother [2022, AKP], B+(**)

Open Field

w/Burton Greene: Flower Stalk [2012, Cipsela], B+(***)

Eivind Opsvik (1973– )

Overseas II [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+
w/Aaron Jennings: Commuter Anthems [2005–2006, Rune Grammofon]
Overseas III [2007, Loyal Label]
w/Aaron Jennings: A Dream I Used to Remember [2007–2008, Loyal Label], B+(*)
Overseas IV [2011, Loyal Label], A–
Overseas V [2016, Loyal Label], B+(***)

Opus

Definition [2014, BluJazz], B

Michael Orenstein

Aperture [2021, Origin], B+(**)

Orquestra Jazz de Matosinhos

Invites Chris Cheek [2006, Fresh Sound New Talent], C+

Organissimo [2003– ]

This Is the Place [2005, Big O], B
Alive and Kickin' [2008–2009, Big O], B+(*)

Eddy Orini (1943– )

Divine Mustache: Musical Tribute to the Genius of Salvador Dali [2003, TCB], B–

Kresten Osgood (1976– )

w/Masabumi Kikuchi, Ben Street, Thomas Morgan: Kikuchi / Street / Morgan / Osgood [2008, ILK Music], B+(***)
Kresten Osgood Quintet Plays Jazz [2018, ILK, 2CD], A–
w/Bob Moses, Tisziji Muñoz: Spiritual Drum Kingship [2022, Gotta Get It Out], A–

Sam Ospovat

Ride Angles [2018, Skirl], B+(**)

The Ostara Project

The Ostara Project [2022, Cellar Music], B+(*)

Margaux Oswald

Dysphotic Zones [2021, Clean Feed], B+(*)
Magnetite [2022, Clean Feed], B+(***)

Ron Oswanski

December's Moon [2012, self-released], B+(*)

Takaaki Otomo

Takaaki: New Kid in Town [2017, Albany], B+(**)

Matt Otto

w/Ensemble Ibérica: Ibérica [2016, Origin], B+(**)
Umbra [2022–2023, Origin], B+(**)

Oùat

Elastic Bricks [2021, Umlaut], B+(**)

Oui' 3

Occupy Your Mind [2016, ITI], B

Markku Ounaskari (1967– )

w/Samuli Mikkonen, Per Jørgensen: Kuára [2009, ECM], B+(**)

Jamie Ousley

Back Home [2010, Tie], C+

Out to Lunch

Outer Bridge Ensemble

Determined [2013, self-released], B+(**)

Ark Ovrutski (1963– )

44:33 [2013, Zoho], B+(*)

Vardan Ovsepian

Akunc [2004, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+
Aragast [2006, Fresh Sound New Talent]

Brian Owen

Unmei [2005, OA2], B+(*)

Steve Owen

Stand Up Eight [2011, OA2], B

Dudley Owens

w/Aaron Wright: People Calling [2011, Origin], B+(*)

Endea Owens

Endea Owens and the Cookout: Feel Good Music [2023, BassBae Music], B+(**)

Ulysses Owens, Jr. (1982– )

Unanimous [2011, Criss Cross], B+(*)
Onward and Upward [2013, D Clef], B+(*)
Songs of Freedom [2018, Resilience Music], B+(*)
Ulysses Owens Jr. Big Band: Soul Conversations [2021, Outside In Music], B+(**)
Ulysses Owens Jr. and Generation Y: A New Beat [2023, Cellar Music], B+(**)

Owl Xounds Exploding Galaxy [2004–2008]

The Coalescence [2007, ESP-Disk], B+(***)

OZO

A Kind of Zo [2015, Shhpuma/Clean Feed], A–

Engin Ozsahin (1986– )

Conversations in Chaos [2023, self-released], B+(**)

Christian Pabst (1984– )

Days of Infinity [2010, Challenge], B+(**)

Mike Pachelli

High Standards [2019, Fullblast], B+(*)

Johnny Padilla

Bright Morning [2012, self-released], B

Klaus Paier

w/Stefan Gfrerer, Roman Werni: Live, Vol. 1 [2002–2003, PAO], B+
w/Asja Valcic: Silk Road [2013, ACT], B+(*)

Afonso Pais

Terranova [2004, Clean Feed], B+
w/Tomás Marques: The Inner Colours of Bogin's Outline [2022, Clean Feed], B

Francisco Pais (1976– )

Not Afraid of Color [2004, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)
Francisco Pais Lotus Project: Verde [2016, Product of Imagination], B+(*)

The Paislies [2005– ]

The Paislies [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B–

Caterina Palazzi

w/Sudoku Killer: Asperger [2017, Clean Feed], B+(***)

Mitch Paliga

Fall Night [2006, Origin], B+(**)

Pino Palladino (1957– )

w/Blake Mills: Notes With Attachments [2021, Impulse], B+(*)

Lou Pallo

Thank You Les [2012, Showplace Music Production], B+(***)

Jason Palmer (1979– )

Places [2016, SteepleChase]
w/Cedric Hanriot: City of Poets [2014, Whirlwind], B+(**)
Beauty 'N' Numbers: The Sudoku Suite [2016, SteepleChase], B+(**)
At Wally's: Volume 1 [2016, SteepleChase], B+(*)
At Wally's: Volume 2 [2016, SteepleChase], B
Rhyme and Reason [2018, Giant Step Arts, 2CD], B+(***)
The Concert: 12 Musings for Isabella [2019, Giant Step Arts, 2CD], A–
Live From Summit Rock in Seneca Village [2021, Giant Step Arts], B+(**)
Con Alma [2022, SteepleChase], B+(**)

Phil Palombi

Detroit Lean [2015, Xcappa], B+(***)

Matt Panayides

Tapestries of Song [2010, Pacific Coast Jazz], B+(**)
Conduits [2014, Pacific Coast Jazz], B+(*)
Matt Panayides Trio: With Eyes Closed [2023, Pacific Coast Jazz], B+(**)

Raphaël Pannier (1990– )

Raphaël Pannier Quartet: Faune [2020, French Paradox], B+(**)

Sam Pannunzio (1949– )

Goin' Home [2010, Eastside Jazz], B+(*)

Paradigm Shift

The R.A.W. Field Recordings [1998, unknown]
Shifting Times [2004, Nagel Heyer], B+(***)

Drew Paralic

Wintertime Tunes of Drew Paralic [2011, self-released], B+(*)

Emanuele Parrini

w/Samo Salamon, Vasco Trilla: Eating Poetry [2022, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Emile Parisien (1982– )

w/Vincent Peirani, Andreas Schaerer, Michael Wollny: Out of Land [2016, ACT], B
Louise [2021, ACT], B+(**)
w/Roberto Negro: Les Métanuits [2023, ACT], B+(**)
Let Them Cook [2024, ACT], B+(***)

Phil Parisot

Lingo [2016, OA2], B+(*)
Creekside [2017, OA2], B+(**)
Inventions [2021, OA2], B+(*)

Chris Parker

The Chris Parker Trio [2013, GPR], B+(**)

Chris Parker

Full Circle [2013, OA2], B+(**)

Chris Parker

Moving Forward Now [2017, self-released], B–

Christopher Parker

w/Kelly Hurt: No Tears Suite [2020, Mahakala Music], B+(**)
Christopher Parker & the Band of Guardian Angels: Soul Food [2019, Mahakala Music], B+(**)
Christopher Parker & the Band of Guardian Angels: Yeah Yeah! [2019, Mahakala Music], B+(**)

Jeff Parker (1967– )

Like-Coping [2003, Delmark]
w/Scott Fields: Song Songs Song [2004, Delmark], B
The Relatives [2005, Thrill Jockey], B+(***)
Bright Light in Winter [2011, Delmark], B+(**)
Slight Freedom [2013–2014, Eremite], B+(**)
The New Breed [2015, International Anthem], B
Suite for Max Brown [2020, International Anthem], B+(**)
w/Jeb Bishop, Pandelis Karayorgis, Nate McBride, Luther Gray: The Diagonal: Filter [2018, Not Two], B+(**)
Forfolks [2021, International Anthem], B+(*)
Mondays at the Enfield Tennis Academy [2019–2021, Eremite], A–

Matt Parker (1979– )

Worlds Put Together [2012, BYNK], A–
The Candy Shop Boys: Sugar Foot Stomp [2013, self-released], B+(***)
Present Time [2015, BYNK], B+(**)

Ray Parker

Swingin' Never Hurt Nobody [2012, Pythagoras], B+(*)

Rick Parker (1978– )

New York Gravity [2002, Fresh Sound], B+
Sly Horizon: The Anatomy of Light [2018, Iluso], B+(*)

Teri Parker

Parker Abbott Trio: w/Simeon Abbott: The Wayfinders [2014, self-released], B
Parker Abbott Trio: w/Simeon Abbott: Elevation [2016, self-released], B
In the Past [2017, self-released], B+(**)

Aaron Parks (1983– )

Invisible Cinema [2008, Blue Note], B+(**)
Arborescence [2013, ECM]
w/Thomas Fonnesbaek, Karsten Bagge: Groovements [2014, Stunt], B+(**)
w/Ben Street, Billy Hart: Find the Way [2015, ECM], B+(*)
Little Big [2018, Ropeadope], B+(***)
Little Big II: Dreams of a Mechanical Man [2019, Ropeadope], B+(**)

Chris Parrello

Chris Parello + Things I Wonder [2010, Popopomo Music], B+(*)

Bruno Parrinha

w/Luis Lopes, Ricardo Jacinto: Garden [2015, Clean Feed], B+(**)
w/Abdul Moimeme, Carlos Santos: A Silent Play in the Shadow of Power [2020, Creative Sources], B–
Vine Leaf: Tales of Senses [2022, Clean Feed], B+(***)
Da Erosão [2023, 4DaRecord], B+(*)

Lisa Parrott

Round Tripper [2014, Serious Niceness], B+(**)

Jonah Parzen-Johnson

Reed's Bass Drum: Which Is Which [2009, Reed's Bass Drum], B+(**)
I Try to Remember Where I Come From [2017, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Imagine Giving Up [2020, We Jazz], B+(**)
You're Never Really Alone [2024, We Jazz], B+(**)

Partisans

Max [2004, Babel], A–

Stefan Pasborg

Toxikum [2002, Ilk]
Triplepoint [2004–2006, Ilk, 3 CD]

Bennett Paster (1970– )

w/Gregory Ryan: Grupo Yanqui Rides Again [2006, Miles High], B
Relentless Pursuit of the Beautiful [2011, self-released], B+(*)
Indivisible [2018, self-released], b+(*)

Jaco Pastorius Big Band

The Word Is Out [2006, Heads Up], B

Michel Pastre (1968– )

w/Louis Mazetier, Guillaume Nouaux: Fine Ideas [2023, Camille Productions], B+(***)

Ben Paterson (1982– )

Breathing Space [2007, OA2], B+(**)
For Once in My Life [2015, Origin], B+(*)

Ben Patterson

Push the Limits [2020, Origin], B+(*)
The Way of the Groove [2022, Origin], B
Ben Patterson Jazz Orchestra: Groove Junkies [2023, Origin], B+(**)

Greg Pattillo

w/Eric Stephenson, Peter Seymour: Project Trio [2010, self-released], B+(*)

Jeb Patton (1974– )

Preludes [2021, Cellar Music], B+(**)

Junius Paul (1987– )

Ism [2016–2019, International Anthem], B+(*)

Hanna Paulsberg (1987– )

Hanna Paulsberg Concept: Eastern Smiles [2015, Odin], A–
w/Magnus Broos: Daughter of the Sun [2018, Odin], B+(**)
Flukten: Velkommen Hap [2021, Odin], B+(***)
Flukten: Flukten [2023, Odin], B+(***)

Matt Pavolka

The Horns Band [2013, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)

Jessica Pavone

Songs of Synastry and Solitude [2009, Tzadik], B–
In the Action [2018, Relative Pitch], B+(**)
J. Pavone String Ensemble: Brick and Mortar [2019, Birdwatcher], B
w/Lukas Koenig, Matt Mottel: Spam Likely [2019, 577], A–
. . . Of Late [2021, Astral Spirits], B
Clamor [2023, Out of Your Head], B+(***)

Lukasz Pawlik

Long-Distance Connections [2017–2019, Summit], B+(**)

Nik Payton (1972– )

w/Bob Wilber: Swinging the Changes [2007, Arbors], B+(*)

Hery Paz

Jardineros [2021, 577], B+(**)
River Creatures [2023, Porta Jazz], B+(***)

Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra

Take Me to the Ragtime Dance [2023, Rivermont], B

Jeff Pearring

Pearring Sound: Nothing but Time [2018, self-released], B+(***)
Pearring Sound: Socially Distanced Duos [2020, self-released], B+(***)

Pierrick Pédron

Pédron Rubalcaba [2022, Gazebo], B+(***)

Pol Pedrós

w/Noè Escolà, Albert Cirera, Rai Paz, Paco Weht, Ildefons Alonso: Underpool 3 [2014, UnderPool], B+(*)

Felix Peikli

Royal Flush [2013, self-released], B
w/Joe Doubleday: It's Showtime! [2016, self-released], B+(*)

Rich Pellegrin

Three-Part Odyssey [2010, OA2], B+(**)
Episodes IV-VI [2014, OA2], B+(*)
Down [2014, OA2], B
Solitude: Solo Improvisations [2019, OA2], B+(**)
Passage: Solo Improvisations II [2019, OA2], B+(*)

Florian Pellissier

w/2016, Heavenly Sweetness: Cap De Bonne Esperance, B+(**)

Peloton

Selected Recordings [2007, Parallel], B+(**)

Jeremy Pelt (1976– )

Profile [2002, Fresh Sound New Talent]
Close to My Heart [2003, MaxJazz]
Shock Value: Live at Smoke [2007, MaxJazz], B–
November [2008, MaxJazz]
Men of Honor [2009, High Note], B
The Talented Mr. Pelt [2010, High Note], B+(*)
Soul [2011, High Note], B+(**)
Water and Earth [2012, High Note], B
Face Forward, Jeremy [2013, High Note], B–
Tales, Musings and Other Reveries [2015, High Note]
#Jiveculture [2016, High Note]
Make Noise! [2017, High Note]
Noir En Rouge: Live in Paris [2018, High Note], B+(**)
Jeremy Pelt the Artist [2018, High Note], B+(*)
The Art of Intimacy, Vol. 1 [2019, HighNote], B+(*)
Griot: This Is Important! [2020, HighNote], B+(*)
Soundtrack [2022, HighNote], B+(**)
The Art of Intimacy, Vol. 2: His Muse [2023, HighNote], B+(*)
Tomorrow's Another Day [2024, HighNote], B+(*)

Renaud Penant

Want to Be Happy [2014, ITI Music], B+(**)

Oscar Peñas (1972– )

The Return of Astronautus [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B
From Now On [2009, Bju'ecords], B+(**)

Matt Penman (1974– )

The Unquiet [2002, Fresh Sound New Talent]
Catch of the Day [2008, Fresh Sound New Talent]
Good Question [2017, Sunnyside], B+(***)

Clarence Penn

Clarence Penn and Penn Station: Monk: The Lost Files [2012, Origin], B+(*)
Behind the Voice [2024, Origin], B+(*)

Tivon Pennicott (1985– )

Tivon Pennicott w/Strings: Spirit Garden [2020, New Phrase], B

Austin Peralta (1990–2012)

Endless Planets [2011, Brainfeeder], A–

Oscar Perez

Afropean Affair [2011, Chandra], B
Prepare a Place for Me [2015, Myna], B+(**)

Vanessa Perica

Vanessa Perica Orchestra: Love Is a Temporary Madness [2019, self-released], B+(**)

Peripheral Vision

Sheer Tyranny of Will [2014, self-released], B+(*)
More Songs About Error and Shame [2018, self-released], B+(***)

Miles Perkin (1980– )

The Point in Question [2018, Clean Feed], B+(*)

Jukka Perko

Music of Olavi Virta [2000, Blue Note]

Ben Perowsky (1966– )

Camp Songs [2003, Tzadik]
Esopus Opus [2006, Skirl], A–
Moodswing Orchestra [2009, El Destructo], B
w/John Medeski, Chris Speed: Upstream [2014, El Destructo], B+(***)

Frank Perowsky

Frank Perowsky Jazz Orchestra: Gowanus [2017, Jazzkey], B+(*)

Sacha Perry (1970– )

Eretik [2005, Smalls]
Not Brand X [2006, Smalls], B+(*)
The Third Time Around [2007, Smalls], B+(**)

Giovanna Pessi

w/Susanna Wallumrød: If Grief Could Wait [2010, ECM], B+(**)

Dierk Peters (1986– )

Spring [2022, Sunnyside], B+(**)

Eddie Arjun Peters

Arjun: Pieces [2007, Pheromone], B

Joakim Rainer Petersen

Joakim Rainer Trio: Light.Sentence [2021, Sonic Transmissions], B+(**)

Bill Peterson

Ruby Diamond [2012, Summit], B+(**)

David Peterson

Peterson Kohler Collective: w/Lee Kohler: Winter Colors [2018, Origin], B+(**)

Scott Petito

Many Worlds [2022, Planet Arts], B

Gianluca Petrella (1975– )

X-Ray [2001, Auand]
Indigo 4 [2004, Blue Note], B+(***)

John Petrucelli

The Way [2014, self-released], B+(*)

Jay Phelps (1982– )

Jay Walkin' [2010, Specific Jazz], B+(**)

Phicus

w/Martin Küchen: Sumpflegende [2017, Fundacja Sluchaj], B+(*)

Ethan Philion

Meditations on Mingus [2021, Sunnyside], B+(***)
Ethan Philion Quartet: Gnosis [2023, Sunnyside], B+(***)

Dan Phillips

Bangkok Edge [2012, self-released], B+(**)
Chicago Edge Ensemble: Decaying Orbit [2016, self-released], A–
Converging Tributaries [2017, Lizard Breath], A–
Divergent Flow [2017, Lizard Breath], B+(**)
w/Hamid Drake: Trail of Inevitability [2017, Lizard Breath], B+(***)
Chicago Edge Ensemble: Insidious Anthem [2018, Trost], B+(***)
Chicago Edge Ensemble: The Individualists [2023, Lizard Berath], B+(**)

Dave Phillips

Confluence [2011, Innova], B+(**)

Phronesis

Parallax [2015, Edition], B+(**)

Misha Piatigorsky (1981– )

Aya [2007, Misha Music], B+(**)

Alberto Pibiri

Alberto Pibiri & the Al Peppers: The Nacho Blues [2019, Alberto Pibiri Music], B+(*)

Mathis Picard (1995– )

Live at the Museum [2019, Outside In Music], B+(**)

Jim Piela

Out of Orbit [2018, Orenda], B+(***)

Matt Piet

w/Paul Giallorenzo: Wood, Wire, and Steel [2017, self-released], B+(**)
w/Raoul van der Weide, Frank Rosaly: Out of Step: Live in Amsterdam [2017, self-released], B+(***)
w/Tim Daisy: Strike One; Strike Two [2017, self-released], B+(***)
The Bitter Angles of Our Nurture [2017, self-released], B+(**)
Live in Chicago [2016–2017, self-released]
Matt Piet & His Disorganization: Rummage Out [2017, Clean Feed], B+(***)
(Pentimento) [2020, Amalgam], B+(**)

Rodrigo Pinheiro (1973– )

RED Trio: w/Hernâni Faustino, Gabriel Ferrandini: RED Trio [2009, Clean Feed], A–
RED Trio + Nate Wooley: Stem [2011, Clean Feed], B+(**)
RED Trio: Rebento [2012, NoBusiness], B+(*)
RED Trio: w/Mattias Ståhl: North and the Red Stream [2013, NoBusiness], B+(**)
RED Trio / John Butcher: w/John Butcher: Summer Skyshift [2015, Clean Feed], B+(***)
Wschód: Wschód [2017, Clean Feed], B+(**)
RED Trio & Celebration Band: Suite 10 Years Anniversary [2018, NoBusiness, 2CD], B+(***)

Pink Monads

Multiple Visions of the Now [2023, 4DaRecord], B+(**)

Lucas Pino (1987– )

No Net Nonet [2013, Origin], B+(**)
The Answer Is No [2017, Outside In Music], B+(***)
Lucas Pino's No Net Nonet: That's a Computer [2018, Outside In Music], B+(*)

Leslie Pintchik

So Glad to Be Here [2004, Ambient], B+
Quartets [2007, Ambient], B+(**)
We're Here to Listen [2010, Pintch Hard], B+(*)
Live in Concert [2010, Pintch Hard, DVD+CD], B+
In the Nature of Things [2013, Pintch Hard], B+(*)
True North [2015, Pintch Hard], B+(***)
You Eat My Food, You Drink My Wine, You Steal My Girl! [2018, Pintch Hard], B+(**)

Alex Pinto (1985– )

Inner State [2010, self-released], B+(**)

Alberto Pinton (1962– )

w/Jonas Kullhammar, Torbjörn Zetterberg, Kjell Nordeson: Chant [2008, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Nascent [2012, Redhorn], B+(**)
Alberto Pinton Noi Siamo: Resiliency [2015, Moserobie], A–
Alberto Pinton Noi Siamo: Opus Facere [2017, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Alberto Pinton Trio: Röd [2018, Clear Now], B+(***)
AP6C [Alberto Pinton Sestetto Contemporaneo]: Layers [2017, Clear Now], B+(**)

Augusto Pirodda (1971– )

w/Gary Peacock, Paul Motian: No Comment [2009, Jazzwerkstatt], B+(***)
The Monkey and the Monk [2021, El Negocito], B+(**)

Anthony Pirog

Palo Colorado Dream [2014, Cuneiform], B+(*)
The Nepenthe Series Vol. 1 [2023, Otherly Love], B+(*)

Chris Pitsiokos (1990– )

Gordian Twine [2015, New Atlantis], B+(***)
Protean Reality: Protean Reality [2015, Clean Feed], B+(***)
CP Unit: Before the Heat Death [2016, Clean Feed], B+(***)
w/CP Unit: Silver Bullet in the Autumn of Your Years [2017, Clean Feed], B+(**)
w/Susans Santos Silva, Torbjörn Zetterberg: Child of Illusion [2017, Clean Feed], B+(*)
CP Unit: Riding Photon Time [2018, Eleatic], A–
CP Unit: One Foot on the Ground Smoking Mirror Shakedown [2018, Ramp Local], B+(***)
Speak in Tongues and Hope for the Gift of Interpretation [2020, Relative pitch], B+(*)
Strictly Missionary: Heisse Scheisse [2021, Astral Spirits], B+(***)
Art of the Alto [2022, Relative pitch], B+(*)
Bi Ba Doom: Graceful Collision [2022, Astral Spirits], B+(***)

John Pittman

Kinship [2018, Slammin' Media], B+(*)

Planet D Nonet

Echoes of Harlem: A Salute to Duke Ellington Vol. 2 [2024, Eastlawn], B+(***)

Planet Jazz

In Orbit [2005, Sharp Nine], B

Chris Platt

Sky Glow [2017, self-released], B+(*)

Play Station 6 [2006– ]

#1 [2006, Evil Rabbit], B+(**)

Mikkel Ploug (1978– )

Mikkel Ploug Group [2006, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
w/Sissel Vera Pettersen, Joachim Badenhorst: Equilibrium [2008, Songlines], B+(**)
w/Mark Turner: Faroe [2018, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Balcony Lullabies [2020, Stunt], B+(*)

Verneri Pohjola (1977– )

Rubidium [2010, TUM], B+(**)
w/Maciej Garbowski, Krzysztof Gradziuk: Gemstones [2017, Fundacja Sluchaj], B+(**)

Polar Bear

Peepers [2010, Leaf Label], B+(**)

Kerry Politzer (1971– )

Labyrinth [2004, Polisonic], B+
In a Heartbeat [2022, P.Ice], B+(**)

Polwechsel

Archives of the North [2005, Hatology]
w/John Tilbury: Field [2007, Hatology]
Traces of Wood [2010, Hatology]

Olaf Polziehn (1970– )

Olaf Polziehn Trio: American Songbook Vol. 2 [2003, Satin Doll], B+(**)
w/Ingmar Heller, Troy Davis, Harry Allen: American Songbook Vol. 3 [2006, Satin Doll], B+(*)

Pony Boy All-Star Big Band

This Is Now: Live at Boxley's [2024, Pony Boy], U

Richard Poole

w/Marilyn Crispell, Gary Peacock: In Motion [2014, Intakt], B+(***)

Stuart Popejoy

Pleonid [2017, Leo], B+(**)

Charlie Porter

Charlie Porter [2018, Porter House], B+(*)
Immigration Nation [2019, OA2], B+(*)
Hindsight [2020, OA2], B

Lewis Porter (1951– )

w/Furio Di Castri, Fabrizio Sferra: Italian Encounter [2006, Altrisouni], B+(*)
w/Phil Scarff: Three Minutes to Four [2015, Whaling City Sound], B+(***)

Ryan Porter (1979– )

Spangle-Lang Lane [2017, World Galaxy, EP]
Live in Paris at New Morning [2020, World Galaxy], B+(***)

Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble

From Maxville to Vanport [2018, PJCE], B+(**)

Debbie Poryes

Catch Your Breath [2009, OA2], B+(*)
w/Bruce Williamson: Two and Fro [2011, OA2], B+(*)
Loving Hank [2017, OA2], B+(**)

Franciszek Pospieszalski

1st Level [2016, ForTune], B

Marek Pospiezalski

Polish Composers of the 20th Century [2021, Clean Feed], B+(*)
Marek Pospieszalski Quartet: Dürer's Mother [2019, Clean Feed], B+(**)
No Other End of the World Will There Be: Based on the Works of Polish Female Composers of the 20th Century [2022, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Tineke Postma (1978– )

A Journey That Matters [2007, Foreign Media Jazz], B+(*)
The Traveller [2009, Etcetera Now], B+(*)
w/Greg Osby: Sonic Halo [2014, Challenge], B+(***)
Freya [2018, Edition], B+(**)
Aria [2022, Edition], B+(**)

Dave Potter

You Already Know [2017, Summit], B+(**)

Ben Powell

New Street [2011, self-released], B+(**)

Jonathan Powell

Mambo Jazz Party [2022, Circle], B+(***)

Roy Powell

Mumpbeak: Mumpbeak [2013, Rare Noise], B+(*)
Mumpbeak: Tooth [2017, Rare Noise], B

Power of the Horns

Alaman [2013, ForTune], B+(***)

Jen Powers

Powers / Rollin Duo: Strange Fortune [2021, Astral Spirits], B+(*)

PRAED Orchestra

Live in Sharjah [2018, Morphine], B+(**)

Pram Trio

Saga Thirteen [2015, self-released], B+(*)

Prana Trio

The Singing Image of Fire [2008, Circavision], B+(*)

Andy Pratt

Trio [2023, Thrift Girl], B+(*)

Dan Pratt

Toe the Line [2008, Posi-Tone], B+(**)

Precarious Towers

Ten Stories [2023, Shifting Paradigm], B+(***)

Tobias Preisig (1981– )

Flowing Mood [2009, ObliqSound], B+(**)

Simona Premazzi (1975– )

Outspoken [2016, self-released], B+(*)
Wave in Gravity [2021, PRE], B+(**)

Noah Preminger (1986– )

Dry Bridge Road [2007, Nowt], B+(**)
Before the Rain [2010, Palmetto], B+(**)
Background Music [2010, Fresh Sound New Talent], A–
Pivot: Live at the 55 Bar [2015, self-released], A–
Dark Was the Night, Cold Was the Ground [2015, self-released], B+(*)
Meditations on Freedom [2016, self-released], B+(***)
Genuinity [2017, Criss Cross], B+(**)
Dead Composers Club: w/Rob Garcia: Chopin Project [2017, Connection Works], B
After Life [2018, Criss Cross], B+(**)
Noah Preminger Group: Zigsaw: Music of Steve Lampert [2018, self-released], A–
Contemptment [2020, SteepleChase], B+(**)
w/Max Light: Songs We Love [2022, SteepleChase], B+(*)
w/Kim Cass: The Dank [2023, Dry Bridge, EP], B+(**)

Yvonnick Prené

Yvonnick Prene and Padam Swing: Wonderful World [2014, self-released], B+(*)
w/Geoff Keezer: Jobim's World [2023, Sunnnyside], B+(*)

Linda Presgrave (1951– )

Inspiration [2008, Metropolitan], B+(**)

Robert Prester

Dogtown [2013, Commonwealth Ave. Productions], B
w/Adriana Samargia: Quenara [2023, Commonwealth Ave. Productions], B+(*)

Mike Pride

Scrambler [2005, Not Two], B+(**)
Mike Pride's From Bacteria to Boys: Betweenwhile [2010, AUM Fidelity], B+(*)
Birthing Days [2012, AUM Fidelity], B+(*)
Drummer's Corpse [2012, AUM Fidelity], B
I Hate Work [2021, RareNoise], B+(*)

Mike Prigodich

A Stitch in Time [2011, Mexican Mocha Music], B+(*)

Gene Pritsker

Varieties of Religious Experience Suite [2010, Innova], B+(**)

Project Them

Project Them [2013, Miles High], B+(*)

Dan Pugach

Plus One [2017, Unit], B–

Fabio Puglisi

Soul Basement: w/Jay Nemor: What We Leave Behind [2016, ITI], B+(*)

Jure Pukl (1977– )

The Life Sound Pictures of Jure Pukl [2014, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
w/Matija Dedic: Hybrid [2016, Whirlwind], B+(***)
Doubtless [2017, Whirlwind], B+(**)
Broken Circles [2019, Whirlwind], B+(**)

Wojciech Pulcyn (1974– )

Tribute to Charlie Haden [2016, ForTune], B+(**)

Noah Punkt

Punkt 3: Ordnung Herrscht [2016, Clean Feed], B+(***)

Massimo Pupillo

Offonoff: Terrie Ex, Paal Nilssen-Love: Slap and Tickle [2009, Smalltown Superjazz], B+(*)

Shawn Purcell

180 [2022, Origin], B

Purna Loka Ensemble

Metaraga [2018–2019, Origin], B+(**)

Q'd Up

Quintessence [2009, Jazz Hang], B
Going Places [2021, Tantara], B

QOW Trio [2020– ]

QOW Trio [2020, Ubuntu Music], B+(***)
The Hold Up [2024, Ubuntu Music], A–

Quartet Offensive

Carnivore [2008, Quaret Offensive], B+(***)

Quartet San Francisco

Whirled Chamber Music [2007, Violin Jazz], B+(*)
QSF Plays Brubeck [2009, Violin Jazz], B–
Pacific Premieres: New Works by California Composers [2013, Violin Jazz], B+(*)

Reggie Quinerly (1980– )

Music Inspired by Freedman Town [2012, Redefinition Music], B+(**)
Invictus [2014, Redefinition Music], B+(*)
Words to Love [2017, Redefinition Music], B
New York Nowhere [2020, Redefinition], B+(*)
The Thousandth Scholar [2023, Redefinition], B+(**)

Errol Rackipov

Distant Dreams [2015, OA2], B+(*)

Nate Radley (1975– )

The Big Eyes [2011, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
Morphoses [2013, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)
Snapshots [2023, SteepleChase], B+(**)

Steve Raegele

Last Century [2009, Songlines], B+(*)

Nikita Rafaelov

Spirit of Gaia [2016–2017, Gotta Let It Out], B+(**)

Harish Raghavan (1982– )

Calls for Action [2019, Whirlwind]
In Tense [2021, Whirlwind], B

Idris Rahman

w/Leon Brichard, Tom Skinner: Wildflower [2017, self-released], B+(**)

Zoe Rahman (1971– )

Colour of Sound [2023, Manushi], B+(*)

Antonio Raia (1988– )

Asylum [2017, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Tom Rainey (1957– )

Pool School [2009, Clean Feed], B+(*)
w/Mary Halvorson, Ingrid Laubrock: Camino Cielo Echo [2012, Intakt], B+(***)
Obbligato [2013, Intakt], A–
w/Ingrid Laubrock, Mary Halvorson: Hotel Grief [2015, Intakt], B+(**)
Tom Rainey Obbligato: Float Upstream [2017, Intakt], A–
w/Mary Halvorson, Ingrid Laubrock: Combobulated [2017, Intakt], B+(***)
Tom Rainey Obbligato: Untucked in Hannover [2018, Intakt], B+(**)
w/Ingrid Laubrock: Stir Crazy [2020, self-released], B+(**)

Rake-Star [2004– ]

Some Ra [2004, Spool/Line], B+

Rallidae

Paper Birds [2013, self-released, EP], B–

Jemal Ramirez

Pomponio [2015, First Orbit Sounds Music], B+(*)

Nicole Rampersaud

w/Evan Shaw, Wes Neal, Tomasz Krakowiak, Jean Martin: Halcyon Science 130410 [2011, Barnyard], B+(**)

Kristjan Randalu (1978– )

Absence [2017, ECM], B+(**)
w/New Wind Jazz Orchestra: Sisu [2021, Whirlwind], B

Fred Randolph

Song Without Singing [2015, Creative Spirit], B+(*)

Eduardo Raon

Powertrio: Di Lontan [2015, Clean Feed], B

Mark Rapp

Token Tales [2008, Paved Earth], B+(*)
Good Eats [2011, Dinemec], B+(**)

Mette Rasmussen (1980– )

w/Chris Corsano: A View of the Moon (From the Sun) [2015, Clean Feed], B+(**)
w/Julien Desprez: The Hatch [2016, Dark Tree], B+(**)
w/Tashi Dorji: Mette Rasmussen / Tashi Dorji [2018, Feeding Tube], B–
Hearth: Melt [2020, Clean Feed], B+(*)

PJ Rasmussen (1990– )

Adventures in Flight [2013, Third Freedom Music], B+(*)
Another Adventure [2013, Third Freedom Music], B

Fredrik Rasten (1988– )

Ratatet

Arctic [2015, Ridgeway], B
Heroes, Saints and Clowns [2017, Ridgeway], B

Ratchet Orchestra

Hemlock [2012, Drip Audio], B+(**)

Andrew Rathbun

True Stories [2000, Fresh Sound New Talent]
w/George Colligan: Renderings: The Art of the Duo [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)
Where We Are Now [2007, Steeplechase], B+(***)
Numbers and Letters [2014, SteepleChase], B+(**)
Character Study [2017, SteepleChase], B+(**)
The Speed of Time [2022, SteepleChase], B+(***)

Edward Ratliff

Barcelona in 48 Hours [2002, Strudelmedia], B+
Those Moments Before [2009, Strudelmedia], B+(***)

Ada Rave

The Sea, the Storm and the Full Moon [2015, Clean Feed], B+(*)

John Raymond

Strength and Song [2011, Strength & Song], B+(*)
Foreign Territory [2014, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
John Raymond and Real Feels [2015, Shifting Paradigm], B+(***)
John Raymond & Real Feels: Joy Ride [2018, Sunnyside], B+(**)

Mason Razavi

w/Bennett Roth-Newell: After You [2015, First Orbit Sounds Music], B+(*)
Quartet Plus, Volume 2 [2016, OA2], B
Six-String Standards [2021–2022, OA2], B+(**)

Mark Reboul

w/Roberta Piket, Billy Mintz: Seven Pieces / About an Hour / Saxophone, Piano, Drums [2004, ESP-Disk], B+(***)

Red Kite

Red Kite [2019, RareNoise], B+(**)

Red Planet

Red Planet With Bill Carrothers [2017, Shifting Paradigm], B+(**)

Javier Red

Javier Red's Imagery Converter: Ephemeral Certainties [2019, Delmark], A–
Javier Red's Imagery Converter: Life and Umbrella [2023, Desafio Candente], A–

Jody Redhage

All Summer in a Day [2006, New Amsterdam]
Rose and the Nightingale: Spirit of the Garden [2012, Sunnyside], B+(*)

Mike Reed (1974– )

In the Context Of [2006, 482 Music]
Loose Assembly: Last Year's Ghost [2007, 482 Music]
People, Places & Things: Proliferation [2007, 482 Music], A–
Loose Assembly: The Speed of Change [2007, 482 Music], B+(***)
People, Places & Things: Stories and Negotiations [2008, 482 Music], B+(***)
People, Places & Things: About Us [2009, 482 Music], B+(***)
Loose Assembly: Empathetic Parts [2010, 482 Music]
People, Places & Things: Clean on the Corner [2010, 482 Music], A–
Mike Reed's People, Places & Things: Second Cities Volume 1 [2013, 482 Music], A–
Mike Reed's People Places & Things: A New Kind of Dance [2015, 482 Music], A–
Flesh and Bone [2016, 482 Music], B+(***)
The Separatist Party [2023, We Jazz/Astral Spirits], A–

Sam Reed

w/Roberto Magris: Ready for Reed: Sam Reed Meets Roberto Magris [2011, JMood], B+(***)

Tom Reese

TRP (The Reese Project): Eastern Standard Time [2008, In the Groove], B
TRP (The Reese Project): Evening in Vermont [2011, Rhombus], B–

Reut Regev

This Is R*Time [2008, Ropeadope], B+(**)
Reut Regev's R*Time: Exploring the Vibe [2013, Enja], B+(**)
Reut Regev's R*time: Keep Winning [2019, Enja], A–

Kenny Reichert

Switch [2023, Calligram], B+(**)

Tomeka Reid (1977– )

Tomeka Reid Quartet [2015, Thirsty Ear], A–
w/Filippo Monico: The Mouser [2018, Relative Pitch], A–
Tomeka Reid Quartet: Old New [2018, Cuneiform], B+(***)
Tomeka Reid Quartet: 3+3 [2023, Cuneiform], A–

Xavi Reija

Resolution [2013, Moonjune], B+(***)

Jussi Reijonen

Un [2011, self-released], B+(*)
Three Seconds [Kolme Toista] [2021, Challenge], B+(**)

Ruben Reinaldo

w/Kely Garcia: Acuarel [2019, Free Code], B+(***)

Randy Reinhart

At the Mill Hill Playhouse: As Long as I Live [2004, Arbors], B+(***)

Michel Reis (1982– )

Point of No Return [2009, Armored], B+(**)

Greg Reitan

Some Other Time [2008, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Antibes [2008, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Daybreak [2011, Sunnyside], B+(*)
Post No Bills [2014, Sunnyside], B+(*)

Nadav Remez

So Far [2011, Bju'ecords], B+(*)

Dave Rempis (1975– )

Triage: Premium Plastics [2001, Solitaire]
Triage: Twenty Minute Cliff [2003, Okka Disk], A–
Triage: American Mythology [2004, Okka Disk], A
Out of Season [2004, 482 Music], B+
Triage: Live at the Velvet Lounge [2005, Aerophonic], B+(**)
The Rempis Percussion Quartet: Hunter-Gatherers [2006, 482 Music, 2CD], B+(***)
The Rempis Percussion Quartet: The Disappointment of Parsley [2008, Not Two], B+(***)
w/Frank Rosaly: Cyrillic [2009, 482 Music], B+(***)
The Outskirts: You Deserve to Dance [2009, Aerophonic], B+(*)
Bastard String [2010, self-released], B+(***)
The Rempis Percussion Quartet: Montreal Parade [2011, 482 Music], B+(***)
Rempis Percussion Quartet: The Long Haul [2011, Aerophonic], A–
Ballister: Mechanisms [2010, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Construction Party: Instruments of Change [2012, Not Two], B+(***)
The Rempis Percussion Quartet: Phalanx [2012, Aerophonic, 2CD], A–
Wheelhouse: w/Jason Adasiewicz, Nate McBride: Boss of the Plains [2012, Aerophonic], B+(***)
w/Lasse Marhaug: Naancore [2012, Aerophonic], B+(**)
w/Darren Johnston, Larry Ochs: Spectral [2012, Aerophonic], B+(***)
w/Tim Daisy: Second Spring [2013, Aerophonic], B+(***)
w/Joshua Abrams, Avreeayl Ra: Aphelion [2013, Aerophonic], B+(***)
w/Elisabeth Harnik, Michael Zerang: Wistfully [2013, Aerophonic], B+(*)
w/Joe Morris, Tomeka Reid, Jim Baker: Nettles [2013, Aerophonic], B+(*)
w/Terrie Ex, Tim Daisy: Sugar Shack [2013, Aerophonic], B+(***)
Ballister: w/Fred Lonberg-Holm, Paal Nilssen-Love: Worse for the Wear [2014, Aerophonic], B+(***)
The Rempis Percussion Quartet: Cash and Carry [2014, Aerophonic], A–
w/Brandon Lopez, Ryan Packard: The Early Bird Gets [2018, Aerophonic], A–
w/Darren Johnston, Larry Ochs: Neutral Nation [2015, Aerophonic], B
w/Joshua Abrams, Avreeayl Ra, Jim Baker: Periheleon [2015, Aerophonic, 2CD], A–
Ballister: w/Fred Lonberg-Holm, Paal Nilssen-Love: Slag [2015, Aerophonic], B+(*)
Ballister: Low Level Stink [2015, Aerophonic]
The Rempis Percussion Quartet: Cochonnerie [2015, Aerophonic], A–
Gunwale: Polynya [2016, Aerophonic], B+(***)
w/Matt Piet, Tim Daisy: Hit the Ground Running [2017, Aerophonic], B+(***)
Lattice [2017, Aerophonic], B+(***)
w/Matt Piet, Tim Daisyi: Throw Tomatoes [2017, Astral Spirits], A–
The Rempis/Daisy Duo & Guests: w/Tim Daisy: Dodecahedron [2017, Aerophonic, 2CD], B+(**)
Spectral: w/Darren Johnston, Larry Ochs: Empty Castles [2017, Aerophonic], B+(**)
w/Tomeka Reid, Joshua Abrams: Ithra [2017, Aerophonic], B+(**)
w/Jasper Stadhouders, Frank Rosaly: Icoci [2018, Aerophonic], B+(***)
Kuzu: Hiljaisuus [2017, Astral Spirits/Aerophonic], A–
w/Joshua Abrams, Avreeayl Ra, Jim Baker: Apsis [2018, Aerophonic], A–
Rempis/Rosaly Duo: Codes / Myths [2018, Aerophonic, 2CD], B+(***)
Kuzu: The Glass Delusion [2018, Astral Spirits], B+(**)
Kuzu: w/Tashi Dorji, Tyler Damon: Purple Dark Opal [2019, Aerophonic], B+(***)
w/Elisabeth Harnik, Michael Zerang: Triple Tube [2019, Not Two], B+(**)
w/Jim Baker, Ingebrigt Håker Flaten, Avreeayl Ra: Millenniums [2019, Aerophonic], B+(*)
w/Jeff Parker, Ingebrigt Håker Flaten, Jeremy Cunningham: Stringers and Struts [2019, Aerophonic], A–
The Rempis Percussion Quartet: Sud Des Alpes [2019, Aerophonic], B+(***)
w/Tomeka Reid, Joshua Abrams, Tim Daisy, Tyler Damon: The Covid Tapes: Solos, Duos, and Trios [2020, Aerophonic, 2CD], A–
Kuzu: All Your Ghosts in One Corner [2020, Aerophonic], B+(***)
w/Avreeayl Ra: Bennu [2021, Aerophonic], A–
w/Elisabeth Harnik, Michael Zerang: Astragaloi [2020, Aerophonic], A–
w/Jim Baker, Joshua Abrams, Avreeayl Ra: Scylla [2021, Aerophonic], A–
w/Tomeka Reid, Joshua Abrams: Allium [2022, Aerophonic], B+(***)
w/Elisabeth Harnik, Fred Lonberg-Holm, Tim Daisy: Earscratcher [2022, Aerophonic], A–
The Rempis Percussion Quartet: Harvesters [2023, Aerophonic], A–
Ballister: Smash and Grab [2022, Aerophonic], A–
w/Pandelis Karayorgis, Jakob Heinemann, Bill Harris: Truss [2023, Aerophonic/Driff], A–
w/Tashi Dorji: Gnash [2024, Aerophonic], B+(***)
w/Jason Adasiewicz, Joshua Abrams, Tyler Damon: Propulsion [2023, Aerophonic], A–

Andrew Renfroe

Dark Grey EP [2020, self-released], B+(*)
Run in the Storm [2021, self-released], B+(**)

Júlio Resende

Da Alma [2007, Clean Feed], B+(***)
Assim Falava Jazzatustra [2009, Clean Feed], B+(***)
You Taste Like a Song [2010, Clean Feed], B+(***)

Cene Resnik

Live: From the Sky [2014, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Cene Resnik Trio »Watch for Dogs�: Shadoes of Colors [2016, Not Two], B+(**)
Cene Resnik Free Stellar Trio + Rob Mazurek: w/Rob Mazurek: Age of Chaos [2018, Clean Feed]

Resonance

Introductions [2013, Mandala], C

The Respect Sextet

Sirius Respect [2009, Mode Avant], B+(*)

Restroy

Saturn Return [2016, Milk Factory], B+(*)

Travis Reuter

w/Mark Shim, Peter Schlamb, Harish Raghavan, Tyshawn Sorey: Quintet Music [2022, self-released], B+(***)

Eric Revis (1967– )

Tales of the Stuttering Mime [2004, 11:11]
Laughter's Necklace of Tears [2009, self-released]
w/Jason Moran, Ken Vandermark, Nasheet Waits: Parallax [2012, Clean Feed], A–
City of Asylum [2013, Clean Feed], B+(***)
In Memory of Things Yet Seen [2013, Clean Feed], A–
Crowded Solitudes [2015, Clean Feed], A–
Sing Me Some Cry [2016, Clean Feed], A–
Slipknots Through a Looking Glass [2019, Pyroclastic], A–

Revolutionary Snake Ensemble

Year of the Snake [2003, Innova]
Forked Tongue [2008, Cuneiform], B+(***)
Live Snakes [2011–2013, Accurate], A–
I Want That Sound! [2016, Innova], A–

Bob Reynolds

Can't Wait for Perfect [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], A–

Dick Reynolds

Music and Friends [2012, Origin], B+(*)

Jamie Reynolds

Grey Mirror [2015, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)

RGG

w/Verneri Pohjola, Samuel Blaser: City of Gardens [2017, Fundacja Sluchaj], B+(**)

Rhythm Future Quartet

Travels [2015, Magic Fiddle Music], B+(*)

Zach Rich

Solidarity [2021, OA2], B+(*)

Doug Richards

Doug Richards Orchestra: Through a Sonic Prism: The Music of Antonio Carlos Jobim [2022, self-released], B+(**)

Steph Richards

Stephanie Richards: Fullmoon [2018, Relative Pitch], B+(**)
Take the Neon Lights [2019, Birdwatcher], B+(***)
Supersense [2020, Northern Spy], B+(**)
w/Joshua White: Zephyr [2019, Relative Pitch], B+(**)
Power Vibe [2024, Northern Spy], B+(***)

Logan Richardson (1980– )

Cerebral Flow [2006, Fresh Sound New Talent], A–
Ethos [2008, Inner Circle]
Shift [2013, Blue Note], B+(*)
Blues People [2018, Ropeadope], B–
Afrofuturism [2020, WAX Industry], B
Holy Water [2023, Wax Industry], B

Sylvain Rifflet

Alphabet [2012, self-released]
w/Jon Irabagon: Perpetual Motion: A Celebration of Moondog [2013, Jazz Village], B+(*)

Jason Rigby (1974– )

Translucent Space [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
The Sage [2008, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
One: Detroit-Cleveland Trio [2016, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)

Jim Riggs (1941– )

Airstream Artistry: Jim Riggs' Best of the TWO [1991–2008, UNT, 3CD], B+(*)

Herlin Riley (1957– )

New Direction [2016, Mack Avenue]
Perpetual Optimism [2019, Mack Avenue], B+(*)

Stephen Riley (1975– )

w/Peter Zak: Haunted Heart [2014, SteepleChase], B+(**)
w/Peter Zak: Deuce [2014, SteepleChase], B+(***)
Oleo [2018, SteepleChase], B+(***)
Friday the 13th [2018, SteepleChase], B+(***)
I Remember You [2019, SteepleChase], B+(***)
My Romance [2021, SteepleChase], B+(***)

Joel Ring

Joel and the Neverneding Sextet: Marbled [2023, Motvind], B+(***)

Mattias Risberg

Stamps [2017, Clean Feed], B+(*)

Eve Risser (1982– )

Des Pas Sur La Neige [2013, Clean Feed], B–
w/White Desert Orchestra: Les Deux Versants Se Regardent [2016, Clean Feed], A–
w/Benjamin Duboc, Edward Perraud: En Corps: Generation [2016, Dark Tree], B+(**)
w/Kaja Draksler: To Pianos [2017, Clean Feed], B
w/Red Desert Orchestra: Eurythmia [2021, Clean Feed], B+(***)

The Rite of Trio

Free Development of Delirium [2021, Clean Feed], B+(*)

Dave Rivello

Facing the Mirror [2002, Allora], B

Diego Rivera

Hercules [2006, self-released]
Indigenous [2019, Posi-Tone], B+(**)
Mestizo [2021, Posi-Tone], B+(**)
Love and Peace [2023, Posi-Tone], B+(**)
With Just a Word [2022, Posi-Tone], B+(***)

Tom Rizzo

Imaginary Numbers [2009, Origin], B+(*)
Day and Night [2015, Origin], B

Ro Sham Beaux

Ro Sham Beaux [2011, Red Piano], B

Carol Robbins

Jazz Play [2005, Jazzcats], B+(*)
Moraga [2012, Jazzcats], B+(*)
Taylor Street [2016, Jazzcats], B+(*)

Pete Robbins (1978– )

Waits and Measures [2004, Playscape], B+(**)
Do the Hate Laugh Shimmy [2007, Fresh Sound New Talent], B
Silent Z Live [2009, Hate Laugh Music], B+(***)
Live in Brooklyn [2009, Not Two], B+(**)
Live in Basel [2010, Hate Laugh Music], B+(*)
Pyramid [2013, Hate Laugh Music], B+(***)

Bryn Roberts

Ludlow [2003–2004, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+
Fables [2012, Nineteen-Eight], B+(**)

Matana Roberts (1975– )

The Chicago Project [2007, Central Control], B
Live in London [2009, Central Control], B+(***)
Coin Coin Chapter One: Gens de Couleur Libres [2010, Constellation], B+(**)
Coin Coin Chapter Two: Mississippi Moonchile [2013, Constellation], B+(**)
Coin Coin Chapter Three: River Run Thee [2014, Constellation], B–
Coin Coin Chapter Four: Memphis [2019, Constellation], B+(***)
w/Pat Thomas: The Truth [2018, Otoroku], B+(**)
Coin Coin Chapter Five: In the Garden [2023, Constellation], B+(**)

Tom Roberts

In the Lion's Den [2003, Stomp Off]

Troy Roberts

Nu-Jive 5 [2012, XenDen], B+(*)
Tales and Tones [2017, Inner Circle], B+(**)

Jason Robinson (1975– )

Cosmologic: w/Michael Dessen, Scott Walton, Nathan Hubbard: Eyes in the Back of My Head [2006, Cuneiform], B+(**)
w/Anthony Davis: Cerulean Landscapes [2008, Clean Feed], B
Cerberus Reigning [2010, Accretions], B+(*)
The Two Faces of Janus [2009, Cuneiform], B+(**)
Tiresian Symmetry [2012, Cuneiform], B+(**)
w/Eric Hofbauer: Two Hours Early, Ten Minutes Late:D uo Music of Ken Aldcroft [2018, Accretions], B+(**)
Resonant Geographies [2018, Pfmentum]
Harmonic Constituent [2019, Playscape], A–
Ancestral Numbers [2023, Playscape], A–
Ancestral Numbers II [2024, Playscape], U

Sonya Robinson

Whistle [2013, FLV], B+(*)

Diane Roblin

Reconnect [2014, self-released], B+(*)

Christopher Rocher (1967– )

w/Joe Fonda, Harvey Sorgen: New Origin [2018, Not Two], B+(**)

Sebastian Rochford

w/Kit Downes: A Short Diary [2022, ECM], B

Justin Rock

Bastet: Eye of Ra [2015, self-released], B

Ernesto Rodrigues

w/Guilherme Rodrigues, Bruno Parrinha, Luís Lopes, Vasco Trillo: Lithos [2017, Creative Sources], B+(**)
w/Florian Stoffner, Bruno Parrinha, João Madeira: Altered Egos [2023, Creative Sources], B+(***)
w/Fred Lonberg-Holm, Flak, João Madeira, José Oliveira: The Giving Tree Moving On [2023, Creative Sources], B+(**)
w/Dirk Serries, João Madeira, José Oliveira: Dripping [2023, Creative Sources], B+(*)
w/Bruno Parinha, João Madeira: Into the Wood [2023, Creative Sources], A–

Jay Rodriguez (1967– )

Your Sound: Live at Dizzy's Club Coca Cola [2018, Whaling City Sound], B+(**)

Luis Rodríguez (1978– )

U-Turn [2006, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)

Michael Rodriguez

Reverence [2012, Criss Cross]

Jason Roebke

Rapid Croche [2003, 482 Music]
High/Red/Center [2013, Delmark], B+(***)
Combination [2014, self-released], B+(*)
Every Sunday [2014, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Cinema Spiral [2014, NoBusiness], B+(***)
Four Spheres [2022, Corbett vs. Dempsey], B+(**)

Aksel Røed

Aksel Røed's Other Aspects: Do You Dream in Colours? [2023, Is It Jazz?], B+(**)

Jorge Roeder (1980– )

El Suelo Mio [2020, T-Town], B+(*)

Harmjan Roeles

Premier Roeles: Ka-Da-Ver [2009, Vindu], B+(***)

Adam Rogers

Allegory [2002, Criss Cross]
Apparitions [2005, Criss Cross], B+
Sight [2008, Criss Cross], B+(*)

Bryan Rogers

YAPP: Symbolic Heads [2011, NoBusiness, CDR], B+(***)

Chris Rogers

Voyage Home [2001, Art of Life], B

David Rogers

The World Is Not Your Home [2007, Jumbie], B+(*)

Raphael Roginski

Plays John Coltrane and Langston Hughes [2013, Unsound], B+(**)

Ari Roland (1972– )

Sketches From a Bassist's Album [2005, Smalls], B+(**)
And So I Lived in Old New York . . . [2007, Smalls], A–
New Music [2009, Smalls], B+(**)

André Roligheten (1985– )

Roligheten: Homegrown [2016, Clean Feed], B+(***)
Marbles [2022, Odin], A–

Roller Trio [2012– ]

Roller Trio [2012, F-ire], B+(***)
New Devices [2018, Edition], B+(*)

Mario Romano

Valentina [2010, Alma], B+(**)

Adam Rongo

Tell Your Story [2013, D Clef], B+(*)

Christian Rønn

w/Aram Shelton: Multiring [2018, Astral Spirits], B+(**)

Aksel Rønning

Aksel Rønning Trio: ART [2019, Øra Fonogram], B+(***)

Rønnings Jazzmaskin

Jazzmaskin [2014, Losen], B+(***)

Roots Magic

Hoodoo Blues and Roots Magic [2014, Clean Feed], B+(***)
Last Kind Words [2016, Clean Feed], A–
Take Root Among the Stars [2019, Clean Feed], B+(***)
Roots Magic Sextet: Long Old Road: Retold Pasts and Present Day Musings [2022, Clean Feed], B+(***)

Rafael Rosa

Portrait [2014, self-released], B+(**)

Frank Rosaly

Cicada Music [2008–2011, Delmark], B+(**)

Rick Rosato (1988– )

Homage [2022, self-released, EP], B+(*)

Monika Roscher (1984– )

Monika Roscher Bigband: Witchy Activities and the Maple Death [2023, Zenna], B+(**)

Adonis Rose (1975– )

New Orleans Jazz Orchestra: Songs: The Music of Allen Toussaint [2018, Storyville], B+(**)
w/The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, Cyrille Aimée: Petite Fleur [2019–2020, Storyville], B+(***)

Dan Rose (1947– )

Last Night . . . [2017, Ride Symbol], B+(*)
w/Claudine Francois: New Leaves [2019, Ride Symbol], B+(**)

Jefferson Rose

Feel Like Dancing [2014, self-released], B

Jeremy Rose (1984– )

Within and Without [2016, Earshift Music], B+(*)
Face to Face [2022, Earshift Music], B+(**)
Jeremy Rose & the Earshift Orchestra: Disruption! The Voice of Drums [2022, Earshift Music], B+(**)
Jeremy Rose & the Earshift Orchestra: Discordia [2023, Earshift Music], B+(***)

Josh Roseman (1969– )

Cherry [2001, Knitting Factory], B
Treats for the Nightwalker [2003, Enja/Justin Time]
New Constellations: Live in Vienna [2005, Accurate], B+(***)

Josh Rosen

3 Play +: American Waltz [2009, Ziggle Zaggle Music], B+(**)
w/Stan Strickland: Instinct [2012, Ziggle Zaggle Music], B–

Noah Rosen

Trips Jobs and Journeys [2000, Cadence]
w/Alan Silva: O.I.L.: Orchestrated Improvised Lives [2013, Improvising Beings], B+(***)

Marlene Rosenberg

w/Kenny Barron, Lewis Nash: MLK Convergence [2019, Origin], B+(***)

Roger Rosenberg

Baritonality [2009, Sunnyside], B+(**)

Mara Rosenbloom (1984– )

Mara Rosenbloom Trio: Respiration [2020, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)

Ben Rosenblum (1993– )

Ben Rosenblum Nebula Project: Kites and Strings [2020, One Trick Dog], B+(*)
Ben Rosenblum Nebula Project: A Thousand Pebbles [2023, One Trick Dog], B+(*)

Daniel Rosenboom (1982– )

Daniel Rosenboom's Book of Omens [2012, Nine Winds], B+(***)
Astral Transference and Seven Dreams [2014, Orenda, 2CD], A–
Burning Ghosts: Burning Ghosts [2015, Orenda], B+(**)
Dr. Mint: Voices in the Void [2016, Orenda], B+(*)
Burning Ghosts: Reclamation [2017, Tzadik], B+(***)
Dan Rosenboom: Absurd in the Anthropocene [2020, Gearbox], B+(**)
Dan Rosenboom: Points on an Infinite Line [2020, Orenda], B+(**)
Dan Rosenboom: Polarity [2022, Orenda], B+(***)

Alan Rosenthal

Just Sayin' [2011, self-released], B+(*)

Daniel Rosenthal

Lines [2010, American Melody], B+(***)
Music in the Room [2017, American Melody], B+(*)

Rich Rosenthal (1964– )

Falling Up [2012, Muse-Eek], B+(***)
w/Jack DeSalvo, Tom Cabrera: Connoisseurs of Chaos [2018, Woodshedd], B+(**)

André Rosinha

André Rosinha Trio: Triskel [2022, Nischo], B+(**)

Brandon Ross

w/Stomu Takeishi: For Living Lovers: Revealing Essence [2013, Sunnyside], B
Breath of Air: Breath of Air [2019–2020, Burning Ambulance], B+(***)
Of Sight and Sound [2019, Sunnyside], B+(*)
Brandon Ross Phantom Station: Off the End [2024, Sunnyside], B+(**)

Joel Ross

KingMaker [2019, Blue Note], B+(*)
Who Are You [2020, Blue Note], B+(**)
The Parable of the Poet [2022, Blue Note], B+(**)
Nublues [2023, Blue Note], A–

Sam Ross

Live at the Mira Room, Vol. II [2023, self-released], B+(**)

Jordi Rossy

Wicca [2007, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)

Justin Rothberg

The Justin Rothberg Group: Hurricane Mouse [2020, self-released], B+(*)

Daniel Bernard Roumain (1971– )

Etudes 4 Violin and Electronix [2007, Thirsty Ear], B

Roundtrip

Two Way Street [2004, Jazzaway], B+

Scott Routenberg (1978– )

Every End Is a Beginning [2017, Summit], B+(*)
Supermoon [2018, Summit], B+(*)
Inside [2020, Summit], B

Ada Rovatti (1976– )

Daniel Rovin

Karl 2000: Karl 2000 [2012, self-released], B+(***)

Doug Beavers Rovira (1976– )

Jazz, Baby! [2006, Origin], B+(**)
Doug Beavers 9: Two Shades of Nude [2007, Origin], B

Ellen Rowe (1958– )

Denali Pass [2005, PKO]
Wishing Well [2009, PKO], B+(***)
Courage Music [2013, PKO], B+(***)

Rudy Royston

303 [2013, Greenleaf Music], B+(**)
RisEofOrion [2016, Greenleaf Music], B+(***)
Flatbed Buggy [2018, Greenleaf Music], B+(**)
Rudy Royston Flatbed Buggy: Day [2022, Greenleaf Music], B+(*)

Shamie Royston

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

Andreas Hoem Røysum

Andreas Røysum Ensemble: Andreas Røysum Ensemble [2020, Motvind], B+(**)
Andreas Røysum Ensemble: Fredsfanatisme [2021, Motvind], B+(**)
Andres Røysum Ensemble: Mysterier [2023, Motvind], B+(**)

Bobby Rozario

Spellbound [2019–2021, Origin], B+(***)

Benny Rubin Jr.

Benny Rubin Jr. Quartet: Know Say or See [2019, Benny Jr. Music], B+(***)

Ruby Rushton [2015– ]

Ironside [2018, 22a], B

Dave Rudolph

Dave Rudolph Quintet: Resonance [2018, self-released], B+(*)

Steve Rudolph

Day Dream: w/Drew Gress, Phil Haynes: Originals [2019, Corner Store Jazz], B+(**)

Greg Ruggiero (1977– )

Balance [2006, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)

Charles Rumback (1980– )

Two Kinds of Art Thieves [2009, Clean Feed], B+(**)
In the New Year [2015, Ears & Eyes], B+(***)
June Holiday [2018, Astral Spirits], B+(**)
Seven Bridges [2021, Astral Spirits], B+(*)

Rune Your Day

Rune Your Day [2016, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Jeff Rupert (1964– )

w/Geroge Garzone: The Ripple [2017, Rupe Media], B+(*)
It Gets Better [2021, Rupe Media], B+(***)

Nick Russo

Ro [2005–2006, On the Bol], B+(**)
Hot Jazz Jumpers: The Very Next Thing [2015, On the Bol], B

Markus Rutz

Blueprints Figure One: Frameworks [2018, OA2], B+(**)
Blueprints: Figure Two: New Designs [2018–2019, OA2], B+(*)
Storybook [2023, Jmarq], B+(**)

Dylan Ryan (1979– )

Sky Bleached [2012, Cuneiform], B+(**)
Circa [2014, Cuneiform], B+(*)

Ali Ryerson

Game Changer [2013, Capri], B–

Jérôme Sabbagh (1973– )

North [2004, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+
Pogo [2006, Sunnyside], B+(**)
w/Ben Monder, Daniel Humair: I Will Follow You [2010, Bee Jazz], B+(*)
Plugged In [2011, Bee Jazz], B+(**)
w/Simon Jermyn, Allison Miller: Lean [2014, Music Wizards], B+(**)
w/Greg Tuohey: No Filter [2017, Sunnyside], B
Vintage [2020, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Heart [2022, Analog Tone Factory], B+(**)

Sabertooth [2001– ]

Dr. Midnight: Live at the Green Mill [2007, Delmark], B–

Robert Sabin

Humanity Part II [2015, Ranula Music], B+(***)

Jacob Sacks (1977– )

Fishes [2017, Clean Feed], B+(***)
David Abmrosio, Vinnie Sperrazza: Trio Trio Meets Sheila Jordan [2021, SteepleChase], A–

Daniel Sadownick

There Will Be a Day [2008, In Time]

Timucin Sahin (1973– )

Bafa [2008, Between the Lines], B+(***)

Saint Dirt Elementary School

Abandoned Ballroom [2009, Barnyard], B+(**)

Hironobu Saito

The Remaining 2% [2003, Fresh Sound New Talent], B
The Sea [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B–

Taiko Saito (1976– )

Tears of a Cloud [2022, Trouble in the East], B+(*)

Anne Sajdera (1965– )

Azul [2012, Bijart], B
New Year [2018, Bijuri], B+(*)
It's Here [2024, Bijuri], B+(*)

Michel Sajrawy (1970– )

Writings on the Wall [2009, Ozella], B+(**)
Arabop [2012, Dasam Studio], B

Naoko Sakata

Infinity [2023, Pomperipossa], B+(*)

Sakésho

We Want You to Say . . . [2005, Heads Up], B

Samo Salamon (1978– )

Ornethology [2003, Samo], A–
Samo Salamon Sextet: Ela's Dream [2004, Splasc(h)], B+(***)
Two Hours [2004, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)
Government Cheese [2004, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
w/Drew Gress, Tom Rainey: Almost Almond [2006, Sanje], B+(**)
Stretching Out [2008–2012, Samo, 2CD], A–
2Alto [2012, SteepleChase LookOut], B+(*)
Little River [2013, Sazas], B+(**)
Unity [2014, Samo], A–
w/Stefano Battaglia: Winds [2015, Sazas/Klopotec], B+(**)
The Colours Suite [2016, Clean Feed], A–
w/Szilárd Mezei, Achille Succi: Planets of Kei: Free Sessions Vol. 1 [2016, Not Two], B+(***)
Samo Salamon and Freequestra: Free Sessions, Vol. 2: Freequestra [2016, Klopotec], A–
w/Howard Levy: Peaks of Light [2017, Sazas], B+(***)
w/Tony Malaby, Roberto Dani: Traveling Moving Breathing [2017, Clean Feed], B+(***)
Rotten Girlz: Punk You [2018, Sazas], B+(*)
w/Szilárd Mezei, Jaka Berger: Swirling Blind Unstilled [2018, Klopotec], B+(**)
w/Igor Matkovic, Kristijan Krajncan: Common Flow [2019, Sazas], A–
w/Igor Matkovic, Kristijan Krajncan: Rare Ebb [2019, Sazas], B+(**)
Samo Salamon & Friends: Almost Alone Vol. 1 [2020, Samo], B+(***)
w/Hasse Poulsen: String Dancers [2020, Sazas], B+(**)
w/Rene Cesnik, Jaka Berger: Takt Ars Sessions Vol. 1 [2021, Samo], B+(***)
w/Cene Resnik, Jaka Berger: Takt Ars Sessions Vol. 2 [2021, Samo], B+(**)
Dolphyology: Complete Eric Dolphy for Solo Guitar [2021, Samo, 2CD], B+(***)
w/Sabir Mateen: Joy and Sorrow [2020, Klopotec], B+(***)
w/Arild Andersen, Ra Kalam Bob Moses: Pure and Simple [2021, Samo], A–
w/Cene Resnik, Urban Kusar: Takt Ars Sessions Vol. 3 [2022, Samo], B+(***)
w/Vasil Hadzimanov, Ra-Kalam Bob Moses]: Dances of Freedom [2023, Samo], A–

Salo

Sundial Lotus [2009, Innova], B+(**)

Mark Saltman

w/William Knowles: It's About the Melody [2007, Blue Canoe], B
w/William Knowles: Return of the Composer [2008, Pacific Coast Jazz], B–
w/William Knowles: Yesterday's Man [2009, Pacific Coast Jazz], B–

Massimo Sammi

First Day [2009, self-released], B+(**)

San Francisco String Trio

May I Introduce to You [2016, Ridgeway], B+(*)

Angelica Sanchez (1972– )

Mirror Me [2003, Omnitone]
Life Between [2007, Clean Feed], B+(**)
A Little House [2010, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Wires and Moss [2011, Clean Feed], B+(***)
w/Wadada Leo Smith: Twine Forest [2013, Clean Feed], B+(***)
Float the Edge [2016, Clean Feed], B+(**)
w/Marilyn Crispell: How to Turn the Moon [2019, Pyroclastic], A–
The Angelica Sanchez Trio: Sparkle Beings [2022, Sunnyside], B+(**)
The Angelica Sanchez Nonet: Nighttime Creatures [2021, Pyroclastic], B+(***)
A Monster Is Just an Animal You Haven't Met Yet [2023, Intakt], B+(***)
w/Tom Rainey: Duologues 1: Turning Point [2024, Ibeji Music], B+(***)

Antonio Sanchez (1971– )

Migration [2007, CAM Jazz], B+(**)
Live in New York at Jazz Standard [2008, CAM Jazz, 2 CD], B+(**)
New Life [2012, CAM Jazz], B
Bad Hombre [2017, CAM Jazz]
Shift (Bad Hombre Vol. II) [2022, Warner], B

Marta Sánchez

Partenika [2015, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
Danza Imposible [2017, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
El Rayo De Luz [2019, Fresh Sound New Talent], A–
SAAM (Spanish American Art Museum) [2021, Whirlwind], A–
Marta Sanchez Trio: Perpetual Void [2023, Intakt], B+(***)

Cecilia Sanchietti

La Terza Via [2017, Blujazz], B+(*)

Brandon Sanders (1971– )

Compton's Finest [2023, Savant], B+(**)

Nick Sanders

Nameless Neighbors [2012, Sunnyside], B+(*)
Nick Sanders Trio: Playtime 2050 [2018, Sunnyside], B+(**)

Carmen Sandim

Play Doh [2019, Ropeadope], B+(*)

Örjan Sandred (1964– )

Cracks and Corrosion [2001–2009, Navrona], B+(*)

Christian Sands (1989– )

Reach [2017, Mack Avenue], B+(**)
Reach Further EP [2018, Mack Avenue], B+(**)
Facing Dragons [2018, Mack Avenue], B+(**)
Be Water [2020, Mack Avenue], B+(*)

Otis Sandsjö (1987– )

Y-Otis-Tre [2021–2023, We Jazz], B

David Sanford (1963– )

w/Hugh Ragin: A Prayer for Lester Bowie [2016, Greenleaf Music], B+(***)

Jeff Sanford

Jeff Sanford's Cartoon Jazz Orchestra: Playland at the Beach [2023, Little Village], B+(**)

JC Sanford

Views From the Inside [2013, Whirlwind], B

Armand Sangalang

Quartet [2022–2023, Calligram], B+(**)

Sangha Quartet

Fear of Roaming [2004, Fresh Sound], B+

Mehmet Ali Sanlikol

Whatsnext? [2014, Dunya], B+(*)
Mehmet Ali Sanlikol & Whatsnext?: Turkish Hipster: Tales From Swing to Psychedelic [2023, Dunya], B

Joe Santa Maria

Echo Deep [2023, Orenda], B–

Carla Santana

w/José Lencastre, Maria do Mar, Gonçalo Almeida: Defiant Ilussion [2023, A New Wave of Jazz], B+(***)

Jesús Santandreu

Out of the Cage [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)

Idan Santhaus

There You Are [2008–2011, Posi-Tone], A–

Imer Santiago

Hidden Journey [2013, Jazz Music City], B+(***)

Javier Santiago

Phoenix [2016, Ropeadope], B

Carlos Santos (1967– )

Michael Sarian

The Escape Suite [2015, self-released], B+(**)

Rafal Sarnecki (1982– )

Climbing Trees [2017, Outside In Music], B

Antti Sarpila (1964– )

We'd Like New York . . . in June! [2008, Arbors], B+(**)

Julian Sartorius

Zatter [2014, Intakt]

Jake Saslow

Crosby Street [2011, 14th Street], B+(**)

Martin Sasse

w/Peter Bernstein: A Groovy Affair [2003, Nagel Heyer]
w/Vincent Herring: Close Encounter [2003, Nagel Heyer], B+

Satoyama

Sinking Islands [2021, Auand], B+(**)

Dana Saul

Ceiling [2018, Endectomorph], A–

Jay Saunders

Nice! Jay Saunders' Best of the TWO [2009–2014, UNT, 2CD], B+(*)

Greg Saunier

New American Songbooks Volume 1 [2017, Sound American], B+(**)

Matt Savage (1992– )

Quantum Leap [2006, Savage], C+
Hot Ticket: Live in Boston [2008, Savage], B–

Thomas Savy

French Suite [2010, Plus Loin Music], B+(**)

Jonathan Scales

Character Farm and Other Short Stories [2011, Le Rue], B

Doug Scarborough

The Color of Angels [2021, Origin], B+(**)

Paul Scea

Contemporary Residents [2005, BluJazz], B

Scenes [2000– ]

Along the Way [2006, Origin], B+(**)
Rinnova [2009, Origin], B+(***)
Silent Photographer [2010, Origin], B+(*)
. . . But Not Heard [2013, Origin], B+(**)
Destinations [2016–2017, Origin], B+(*)
Trapeze [2020, Origin], B+(**)
Variable Clouds: Live at the Earshot Jazz Festival [2021, Origin], B+(***)

Jon Schapiro

Schapiro 17: New Shoes: Kind of Blue at 60 [2019, Summit, 2CD], B+(***)
Schapiro 17: Human Qualities [2020, Summit], B+(**)

Michiel Scheen

Dance, My Dear? [2003, Data], B+

Scheen Jazzorchester [2013– ]

w/Eyolf Dale: Commuter Report [2018, Losen], B+(*)
w/Thomas Johansson: �As We See It . . . » [2019, Clean Feed], B+(***)
w/Cortex: Frameworks: Music by Thomas Johansson [2022, Clean Feed], B+(***)

Jenny Scheinman (1979– )

Live at Yoshi's [2000, Avant]
The Rabbi's Lover [2002, Tzadik]
Shalagaster [2004, Tzadik], A–
12 Songs [2004, Cryptogramophone], A–
Jenny Scheinman [2008, Koch], B+(**)
Crossing the Field [2008, Koch], B+(*)
Mischief and Mayhem [2010, self-released], A–
The Littlest Prisoner [2013, Masterworks], A
Here on Earth [2017, Royal Potato Family], B+(***)

Rob Scheps

Comencio [2019, SteepleChase], B+(**)

Peter Scherr

Jazz Folk: w/Simon Barker, Matt McMahon: Jazz in the Stone Age [2008, 1 Hr Music], B+(*)

Andy Scherrer (1946– )

w/Bill Carrothers: Wrong Is Right [2007, TCB], B+(**)

Ignaz Schick (1972– )

w/Oliver Steidle: Ilog2 [2020, Zarek], A–
w/Oliver Steidle: Ilog3 [2021, Zarek], B+(***)

Alexander Schimmeroth

Arrival [2004, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)

JP Schlegelmilch

w/Jonathan Goldberger, Jim Black: Visitors [2018, Skirl], B+(*)

Silvan Schmid

Augmented Space [2019–2020, Ezz-Thetics], B

Andreas Schmidt (1967– )

w/Samuel Rohrer, Thomas Heberer: Pieces for a Husky Puzzle [2009, Jazzwerkstatt], B+(*)

Dean Schmidt

I Know Nothing [2006, OA2], B+(*)

Daniel Schmitz

w/Johannes Schmitz, Jörg Fischer: Botanic Mob [2016, Sporeprint], B+(**)

Adam Schneit

Light Shines In [2016, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)

Schnellertollermeier

X [2013, Cuneiform], B+(**)
Rights [2016, Cuneiform], B+(*)

Sara Schoenbeck

w/Wayne Horvitz: Cell Walk [2020, Songlines], B
Sara Schoenbeck [2021, Pyroclastic], B+(***)

Jared Schonig

Two Takes Vol. 1: Quintet [2019, Anzic], B+(**)
Two Takes Vol. 2: Big Band [2021, Anzic], B+(***)

Fie Schouten

w/Vincent Courtois, Guus Janssen: Vostok: Remote Islands [2023, Relative Pitch], B+(**)

Adam Schroeder (1978– )

A Handful of Stars [2010, Capri], B+(***)
Let's [2013, Capri], B+(***)
CT! Adam Schroeder and Mark Masters Celebrate Clark Terry [2023, Capri], B+(***)

Frank Paul Schubert (1965– )

w/Dieter Manderscheid, Martin Blume: Spindrift [2019, Leo], B+(***)
ROPE: w/Uwe Oberg, Paul Rogers, Mark Sanders: Open Ends [2017, Trouble in the East], B+(**)
Live at FreeJazz Saar 2019 [2019, Nemu], B+(***)
w/Alexander von Schlippenbach, Martin Blume: Forge [2020, Relative Pitch], B+(***)
w/Kazuhisa Uchihashi, Klaus Kugel: Black Holes Are Hard to Find [2021, Nemu], B+(***)

Laura Schuler (1987– )

Laura Schuler Quartett: Sueños Paralelos [2021, Antidrò], B+(**)

Alan Schulman

As Is Featuring Alan & Stacey Schulman: Here's to Life [2017, self-released], B

Jacob Shulman

Connectedness [2021, Endectomorph Music], B+(***)
High Firmament [2024, Endectomorph Music], B
Ferment Below [2024, Endectomorph Music], B

David Schumacher

Sound Assembly: w/JC Sanford: Edge of the Mind [2005, Beauport Jazz], B+(*)

J. Peter Schwalm (1970– )

The Beauty of Disaster [2015, RareNoise], B+(**)
How We Fall [2017, RareNoise], B+(*)
w/Arve Henriksen: Neuzeit [2020, RareNoise], B+(**)
w/Markus Reuter: Aufbruch [2021, RareNoise], B+(*)
w/Stephan Thelen: Transneptunian Planets [2020–2021, RareNoise], B+(**)

Alvin Schwaar

w/Bänz Oester, Noé Franklé: Travellin' Light [2019, Leo], B+(*)

Markus Schwartz

w/Monvelyno Alexis: Vo-Duo Nou La [2012, Lakou Brooklyn], B

Ben Schwendener

w/Marc Rossi: Living Geometry II Volumes 1 & 2 [2003, Gravity, 2 CD], B
w/Uwe Steinmetz: Apfelschaun [2003, Gravity], B+

Oliver Schwerdt (1979– )

Elan Pauer: Yamaha / Speed [2015, Creative Sources], B+(***)
Prestige / No Smoking [2015, Euphorium, 2CD], B+(***)

Rob Schwimmer

Heart of Hearing [2018, Sunken Heights Music], B–

Axel Schwintzer

Axel's Axiom: Uncommon Sense [2011, Armored], B+(*)

Fabrizio Sciacca

Gettin' It There [2019, self-released], B+(**)

Claudio Scolari (1962– )

w/Daniele Cavalca, Simone Scolari: Synthesis [2012, Principal], B+(**)
Claudio Scolari Project: Intermission [2022, Principal], A–
Claudio Scolari Project: Opera 8 [2023, Principal], B+(***)

Scoolptures

Materiale Umano [2009, Leo], B+(**)
White Sickness [2009, Leo], B
Please Drive-by Carefully [2012, Leo, 2CD], B+(**)

Christian Scott (1983– )

Rewind That [2005, Concord], B+(*)
Anthem [2007, Concord], B–
Live at Newport [2008, Concord, CD+DVD], B
Yesterday You Said Tomorrow [2010, Concord], B
Christian aTunde Adjuah [2012, Concord, 2CD], B+(*)
Stretch Music [2015, Ropeadope], B+(*)
Ruler Rebel [2016, Stretch Music/Ropeadope], B+(**)
Diaspora [2016, Stretch Music/Ropeadope], B+(**)
The Emancipation Procrastination [2016, Stretch Music/Ropeadope], B+(**)
The Centennial Trilogy [2016, Ropeadope, 3CD], B+(**)
Ancestral Recall [2019, Ropeadope], B+(*)
Axiom [2020, Ropeadope], B+(***)
Chief Adjuah: Bark Out Thunder Roar Out Lightning [2023, Ropeadope], B+(***)

Dred Scott

Prepared Piano [2007–2008, Robertson], B+(**)
Going Nowhere [2010, Ropeadope], B+(**)
w/Moses Patrou, Tom Beckham, Matt Pavolka: Cali Mambo [2023, Ropeadope], B+(**)

Knoel Scott

w/Marshall Allen: Celestial [2022, Night Dreamer], B+(***)

Scottish National Jazz Orchestra

Rhapsody in Blue: Live [2009, Spartacus], B+(**)
In the Spirit of Duke [2012, Spartacus], B+(***)
w/Makoto Ozone: Jeunehomme: Mozart Piano Concerto No 9 K-271 [2014, Spartacus], B+(*)

Kendrick Scott (1980– )

The Source [2005–2006, World Culture], B
Kendrick Scott Oracle: We Are the Drum [2015, Blue Note], B
Kendrick Scott Oracle: A Wall Becomes a Bridge [2019, Blue Note], B+(*)
Corridors [2023, Blue Note], B+(**)

Scree

Jasmine on a Night in July [2023, Ruination], B

Will Scruggs

Song of Simeon: A Christmas Journey [2012, self-released], B

Brandon Seabrook (1984– )

Sylphid Vitalizers [2014, New Atlantis], B+(*)
Die Trommel Fatale [2016, New Atlantis], B+(**)
w/Cooper-Moore, Gerald Cleaver: Exultations [2019, Astral Spirits], B+(***)
Three-Layer Cake: Stove Top [2020, RareNoise], B+(***)
Seabrook Trio: In the Swarm [2021, Astral Spirits], B+(***)
Brutalovechamp [2022, Pyroclastic], B+(**)
Object of Unknown Function [2024, Pyroclastic], U

Richard Sears

Skyline [2014, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)
Altadena [2015, Ropeadope], B+(**)

Seattle Women's Jazz Orchestra

Meeting of the Waters [2005–2006, OA2], B

Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra [2002– ]

Sacred Music of Duke Ellington [2001–2005, Origin, 2 CD], B+(*)
Jimmy Heath: The Endless Search [2010, Origin], B+(**)

Second Approach

w/Roswell Rudd: The Light [2009, SoLyd], B+(***)

Secret People

Secret People [2019, Out of Your Head], B+(**)

Aaron Seeber

First Move [2022, Cellar], B+(**)

SEED Ensemble

Driftglass [2019, Jazz Re:freshed], B+(*)

Jim Seeley

w/Arturo O'Farrill: The Jim Seeley/Arturo O'Farrill Quintet [2003, Zoho], B+

Gene Segal

Hypnotic [2009, Innova], B+(*)

Mark Segger

The Beginning [2010, 18th Note], B+(**)
Lift Off [2019, 18th Note], B+(***)

Hiroe Sekine

A-Mé [2009, Sekai Music], B+(*)

Will Sellenraad

Balance [2007, Beezwax], B+(***)

Luke Sellick

Alchemist [2016, Cellar Live], B+(**)

The Selva

The Selva [2016, Clean Feed], B+(*)
Canicula Rosa [2018, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Camarão-Girafa [2021, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Bobby Selvaggio

Short Stories [2014, Origin], B+(**)

Pat Senatore

Ascensione [2008–2012, Fresh Sound], B+(**)

Altin Sencalar

Discover the Present [2024, Posi-Tone], B+(*)

Lenny Sendersky

w/Tony Romano: Desert Flower [2013, LeTo], B+(*)

Vince Seneri

Street Talk [2005, SenFul], B+
The Prince's Groove [2007, Prince V], B+(***)

Ken Serio

Live . . . in the Moment [2006, Tripping Tree Music, 2 CD], B+(*)

Dirk Serries (1968– )

w/Rodrigo Amado, Andrew Lisle: The Invisible [2021, Klanggalerie], B+(***)

Sestetto Internazionale [2017– ]

Live in Munich 2019 [2019, Fundacja Sluchaj], B+(***)

Brian Settles

Secret Handshake [2010, Engine Studios], B+(**)
Trio [2013, Engine Studios], A–

Lauren Sevian (1979– )

Bliss [2018, Posi-Tone], B+(**)

SFJazz Collective [2004– ]

SFJazz Collective [2004, Nonesuch], B+
SFJazz Collective, Vol. 2 [2006, Nonesuch]
Live: SFJazz Center 2019: 50th Anniversary: Miles Davis In a Silent Way and Sly and the Family Stone Stand! [2019, SFJazz], B+(**)
New Works Reflecting the Moment [2021, SFJazz], B+(*)

Sha (1983– )

Chessboxing Volume One [2007, Ronin Rhythm], B+(***)

Tim Shaghoian

Gentle Beacons [2019, Origin], B+(*)

Kenny Shanker

Steppin' Up [2011, Posi-Tone], B
Vortex [2019, Wise Cat], B+(**)

Paul Shapiro

It's in the Twilight [2005, Tzadik], B+(**)
Essen [2007–2008, Tzadik], A–
Shofarot Verses [2013, Tzadik], A

Steve Shapiro (1963– )

w/Pat Bergeson: Low Standards [2005, Sons of Sound], A–
w/Pat Bergeson: Backward Compatible [2007, Apria], B+(***)

Benny Sharoni

Eternal Elixir [2008, Papaya], B+(**)
Slant Signature [2014, Papaya], B+(**)

Jesse Sharps

Jesse Sharps Quintet & P.A.P.A.: Sharps and Flats [2004, Nimbus West/Outernational Sounds], B+(***)

Almog Sharvit

Get Up or Cry [2019, Unit], B+(*)

Shatner's Bassoon

The Self Titled Album Shansa Barsnaan [2015, Wasp Millionaire], B+(*)

Jaleel Shaw

Perspective [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)
Optimism [2008, Changu], B+(*)
The Soundtrack of Things to Come [2013, Changu]
Echoes [2021, self-released], B+(**)

Paul Shaw

Paul Shaw Quintet: Moment of Clarity [2019, Summit], B+(***)

Evan Shay

Lawful Citizen: Internal Combustion [2018, self-released], B+(*)

Jim Shearer

w/Charlie Wood: The Memphis Hang [2008, Summit], B+(**)

Aram Shelton (1976– )

Arrive [2005, 482 Music], B+
Ton Trio: The Way [2008, Singlespeed Music], B+(**)
Two Cities [2009, Delmark], B+(*)
These Times [2009, Singlespeed Music], B+(**)
Arrive: There Was [2008, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Everything for Somebody [2011, Singlespeed Music], B+(***)
Ton Trio II: On and On [2014, Singlespeed Music], B+(***)
w/Fred Lonberg-Holm, Frank Rosaly: Resounder [2014, Singlespeed Music], B+(***)

Collin Sherman

Suitable Benchmarks of Reform [2022, Ex-Tol], B+(***)
Organism Made Luminous [2022, Ex-Tol/Blujazz], B+(***)

Leo Sherman

Tonewheel [2019, Outside In Music], B+(*)

Elijah Shiffer

Elijah Shiffer and the Robber Crabs: Unhinged [2017, self-released], A–
Star Jelly [2021, self-released], A–
City of Birds: Volume 1 [2023, self-released], B+(***)

Mitch Shiner

Fly! [2014, Patois], B–

Shining

In the Kingdom of Kitsch You Will Be a Monster [2005, Rune Grammofon], B–
Grindstone [2007, Rune Grammofon]
Blackjazz [2010, Indie], B+(*)

Patrick Shiroishi

SSWAN: w/Jessica Ackersley, Chris Williams, Luke Stewart, Jason Nazary: Invisibility Is an Unnatural Disaster [2020, 577], B+(***)
Evergreen [2021, Touch], B+(*)
I Was Too Young to Hear Silence [2020, American Dreams], B+(***)
Glass House [2023–2024, Otherly Love], B+(*)

Idit Shner

Tuesday's Blues [2008, OA2], B+(**)
9 Short Stories [2017, OA2], B+(**)
Live at the Jazz Station [2019, OA2], B+(**)
Idit Shner and Mhondoro: Heat Wave [2021, OA2], B+(***)
Idit Shner and Mhondoro: Ngatibatanei [Let Us Unite!] [2023, OA2], A–

Paula Shocron (1980– )

w/Germán Lamonega, Pablo Diaz: Tensegridad [2016, Hatology], B+(**)
SLD Trio: El Contorno Del Espacio [2018, Fundacja Sluchaj], B+(**)
w/William Parker, Pablo Díaz: El Templo [2019, Astral Spirits], A–

Julian Shore

Filaments [2012, Tone Rogue], B
Which Way Now [2015, Tone Rogue], B

Shot x Shot

Shot x Shot [2006, High Two], B+(***)
Let Nature Square [2007, High Two], B+(**)

Shotgun Jazz Band

Steppin' on the Gas [2016, self-released], B+(**)

Aaron Shragge

w/Ben Monder: The Key Is in the Window [2011, Tzviryu Music], B+(**)
Innocent When You Dream: Dirt in the Ground [2017, self-released], B+(*)
w/Ben Monder: The World of Dew [2018, Human Resource], B+(*)

Adam Shulman

On Second Thought [2007, Kabocha], B
Patterns of Change [2008, Kabocha], B+(*)
Here / There [2014, OA2], B

Matt Shulman

So It Goes [2006, Jaggo], B

Ryan Shultz

Hair Dryers [2013, Origin], B+(*)

Louis Siciliano (1975– )

Ancient Cosmic Truth [2023, Musica Presente, EP], B+(**)

Todd Sickafoose

Blood Orange [2006, Secret Hitch]
Tiny Resistors [2007, Cryptogramophone], B+(*)
Bear Proof [2023, Secret Hatch], B+(**)

Sidemen

Sidemen [2021, Summit], B

Apostolos Sideris (1978– )

Past-Presented [2023, Parallel], B+(*)

Dave Siebels

Dave Siebels With Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band [2008, PBGL], B+(**)

Naomi Moon Siegel

Shoebox View [2015, self-released], B+(*)

Antero Sievert

The Underscore [2019, JMI]
Dear Bossa: [2023, JMI], B+(***)

Henning Sieverts (1966– )

Blackbird [2007, Pirouet], B

Ayanda Sikade (1981– )

Umakhulu [2021, Afrosynth], A–

Linda Sikhakhane (1992– )

Isambulo [2022, Ropeadope], B+(**)

Paul Silbergleit

The Hidden Standard [2018, BluJazz], B–

Matthew Silberman

Questionable Creatures [2012, DeSoto Sound Factory], B+(***)

James Silberstein

Song for Micaela [2004, CAP], B+
Expresslane [2008, CAP], B+(*)

Yotam Silberstein

The Arrival [2003, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+
Next Page [2009, Posi-Tone], B+(*)

Liam Sillery (1972– )

w/David Sills: On the Fly [2005, OA2], B–
Outskirts [2007, OA2], B+(**)
Phenomenology [2008, OA2], B+(**)
Priorité [2011, OA2], B+(*)

André B. Silva

Mt. Meru [2021, Clean Feed], B+(*)

Susana Santos Silva (1979– )

Devil's Dress [2011, self-released], B+(**)
w/Torbjörn Zetterberg: Almost Tomorrow [2012–2013, Clean Feed], B
w/Torbjörn Zetterberg, Hampus Lindwall: If Nothing Else [2014, Clean Feed], B+(**)
w/Lotte Anker, Sten Sandell, Torbjörn Zetterberg, Jon Fält: Life and Other Transient Storms [2015, Clean Feed], B+(***)
All the Rivers: Live at Panteão Nacional [2016, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Here's to Us: Animals, Wild and Tame [2018, Hoob Jazz], B+(**)

Herb Silverstein

Monday Morning [2013, self-released], B+(*)
Younger Next Year [2015, self-released], B

Gwilym Simcock (1981– )

Blues Vignette [2009, Basho, 2 CD], B+(*)
The Impossible Gentlemen: The Impossible Gentlemen [2012, Basho], B+(***)
w/Tim Garland, Asaf Sirkis: Lighthouse [2012, ACT], B
Near and Now [2018, ACT], B

Adam Simmons

Happy Jacket [2002, Dr. Jim's], B+

Bostjan Simon

There Be Monsters [2016, Klopotec]
There Be Monsters: Rubikon [2021, Klopotec], B+(*)

Jared Sims

Change of Address [2017, Ropeadope], B+(***)
The New York Sessions [2018, Ropeadope], B+(**)
Against All Odds [2021, Origin], B+(**)

Marc Sinan (1976– )

w/Oguz Büyükberber: White [2016, ECM], B

Suresh Singaratnam

Lost in New York [2009, Suresong Music], B+(**)

Charlton Singleton

Crossroads [2022, BME], B+(**)

James Singleton (1955– )

Malabar [2022, Sinking City], B+(**)

Josh Sinton (1971– )

Josh Sinton's Predicate Trio: Making Bones, Taking Draughts, Bearing Unstable Millstones Pridefully, Idiotically, Prosaically [2018, Iluso], B+(**)
What Happens in a Year: Cérémonie / Musique [2020, FIP], B+(*)
B. [2021, Form Is Possibility], B+(**)
w/Tony Falco, Jed Wilson: Adumbrations [2021, Form Is Possibility], B+(***)
Steve Lacy's Book of Practitioners, Vol. 1 "H" [2021–2022, Form Is Possibility], B+(**)
Josh Sinton's Predicate Quartet: Four Freedoms [2022, Form Is Possibility], A–
Couloir and Book of Practitioners Vol. 2: Book W [2023, Form Is Possibility, 2CD], B+(***)

Sirius

Acoustic Main Suite Plus the Inner One [2017, Clean Feed], B+(*)

Sirius Quartet

Paths Become Lines [2015, Autentico], B+(*)

Asaf Sirkis (1969– )

The Monk [2007–2008, SAM Productions], B+(**)
Sirkis/Bialas IQ: w/Sylwia Bialas: Our New Earth [2018, Moonjune], B+(**)

Sergi Sirvent

Free Quartet [2003, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
9 Muses [2004, Fresh Sound New Talent, 2 CD], B
Unexpected: Plays the Blues in Need [2004, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)
w/Santi Careta: Anacrònics [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)
Hat: w/Jordi Matas, Marc Cuevas, Oscar Doménech: Hi Ha [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], A–
w/Xavi Maureta: Lines Over Rhythm [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)
Hat: Local [2008, Hatmusic], B+(**)
Hat: Twins [2012, Hot Blues], B+(***)
Unexpected: Munchies [2013, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)
Sergi Sirvent Octopussy Cats: Flax-Golden Tales [2017, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)

Jeremy Siskind (1986– )

Simple Songs: For When the World Seems Strange [2010, Bju'ecords], B+(*)
Finger-Songwriter [2012, Bju'ecords], B+(*)
Western Jazz Quartet: w/Andrew Rathbun, Tom Knific, Keith Hall: Free Fall [2014, Blujazz], B+(*)

Rotem Sivan

For Emotional Use Only [2013, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
A New Dance [2015, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)
Antidote [2017, Alma], B+(**)

Harri Sjöström (1952– )

Skadedyr

Kongekrabbe [2013, Hubro], B
Culturen [2016, Hubro], B+(*)
Musikk! [2017, Hubro]

Øyvind Skarbø (1982– )

w/Fredrik Ljungkvist, Kris Davis, Ole Morten Vågan: Inland Empire [2016, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Skarbø Skulekorps: Dugnad [2020, Hubro], B+(**)

Skerebotte Fatta

Appaz [2020, ForTune], B+(***)

Skerik

Skerik's Syncopated Taint Septet [2003, Rope-a-Dope]
Husky [2004, Hyena], B+(*)
DRKWAV: The Purge [2015, Royal Potato Family], B+(***)

Ilia Skibinsky

The Passage [2012, Mythology], B+(*)

Isach Skeidsvoll

Dance to Summon [2021, Ultraääni], B+(***)

Lauritz Skeidsvoll (1994– )

w/Isach Skeidsvoll: Chanting Moon, Dancing Sun: Live at Molde International Jazz Festival [2020, Clean Feed], B+(**)

John Skillman

De Kalb Blues [2009, Delmark], B+(***)

Tom Skinner

Voices of Bishara [2022, International Anthem], A–

Lars Skoglund

La La Lars: La La Lars II [2019, Headspin], B+(**)
La La Lars: La La Lars III [2021, <1000], B+(***)

Håkon Skogstad (1989– )

8 Concepts of Tango [2023], B+(*)

Viktor Skokic (1982– )

Viktor Skokic Sextett: Basement Music [2020, Jazzland], B+(***)

Erik Skov

Liminality [2018, OA2], B+(*)

Skurkar

Skjulte Motiver [2019, Øra Fonogram], B+(***)

Slide Attack

Road Trip [2020, SACD], B+(*)

Slobber Pup

Pole Axe [2015, Rare Noise], B+(**)

Matt Slocum

Portraits [2009, Chandra], B+(*)
After the Storm [2011, Chandra], B+(**)

Dave Slonaker

Intrada [2012, Origin], B–

Slow Is Possible [2015– ]

Moonwatchers [2016, Clean Feed], B+(*)

Adam Smale (1967– )

Out of the Blue [2013, self-released], B+(*)

Sly 5th Ave

Sly 5th Ave Presents Akuma [2012, self-released], B+(**)

Ches Smith

Ches Smith's Congs for Brums: Noise to Men [2009, self-released]
Finally Out of My Hands [2010, Skirl], B+(*)
Hammered [2012, Clean Feed], B+(***)
w/Craig Taborn, Mat Maneri: The Bell [2015, ECM], B+(*)
Ches Smith/We All Break: Path of Seven Colors [2015–2020, Pyroclastic, 2CD], A–
Interpret It Well [2020, Pyroclastic], B+(**)
Laugh Ash [2023, Pyroclastic], B+(*)

David Smith

Circumstance [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)
Anticipation [2009, Bju'ecords], B+(***)

Enoch Smith Jr. (1978– )

Misfits [2011, self-released], B+(*)
Misfits II: Pop [2013, Misfitme Music], B
The Quest: Live at APC [2016, Misfitme Music], C

Joe Smith

Melodic Workshop [2003, Fresh Sound New Talent], B

Joel LaRue Smith

September's Child [2007, Joel Larue Smith], B+(***)

Nate Smith (1974– )

Kinfolk: Postcards From Everywhere [2016, Ropeadope], B
Kinfolk 2: See the Birds [2021, Edition], B

Peter Smith

Peter Smith Trio: Dollar Dreams [2022, Real Magic], B+(**)

Walter Smith III (1980– )

Casually Introducing [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)
Twio [2017, Whirlwind], A–
w/Matthew Stevens, Joel Ross, Harish Raghavan, Marcus Gilmore: In Common [2017, Whirlwind], B+(**)
w/Matthew Stevens, Micah Thomas, Linda May Han Oh, Nate Smith: In Common 2 [2019, Whirlwind], B+(*)
w/Matthew Stevens, Kris Davis, Dave Holland, Terri Lyne Carrington: In Common III [2021, Whirlwind], B+(**)
Return to Casual [2023, Blue Note], B+(*)
Three of Us Are From Houston and Reuben Is Not [2024, Blue Note], A–

Smoking Time Jazz Club [2012– ]

Six Blues, Five Joys and a Stomp [2023, self-released], A–

Paul G. Smyth (1976– )

Cory Smythe (1977– )

Circulate Susanna [2018, Pyroclastic], B–
Accelerate Every Voice [2018, Pyroclastic], B–
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes [2021, Pyroclastic], B

Snaggle

The Long Slog [2016, Browntasaurus], B–

Rebecca Sneddon

Free Nelson Mandoomjazz: The Shape of Doomjazz to Come / Saxophone Giganticus [2013, RareNoise], A–
Free Nelson Mandoomjazz: Awakening of a Capital [2014, RareNoise], B+(***)
Free Nelson Mandoomjazz: The Organ Grinder [2016, RareNoise], B+(*)

Bob Sneider

w/Paul Hofmann: Escapade [2004, Sons of Sound], B
w/Joe Locke: Fallen Angel [2005, Sons of Sound], B+(*)
w/Joe Locke: Nocturne for Ava [2007, Origin], B+(**)
w/Paul Hofmann: Serve and Volley [2008, Origin], B

Torben Snekkestad (1973– )

w/Agustí Fernández, Barry Guy: Louisiana Variations [2017, Fundacja Sluchaj]
w/Agustí Fernández, Barry Guy: The Swiftest Traveler [2018, Trost], B+(**)
w/Søren Kjaergaard: Another Way of the Heart [2021, Trost], B+(*)

Snik

Metasediment Rock [2014, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Nadav Snir-Zelniker (1974– )

Thinking Out Loud [2010, OA2], B+(***)

Matthew Snow

Iridescence [2018, self-released], B+(***)

Alex Snydman

Fortunate Action [2013, self-released], B+(**)

Soar Trio

Emergency Management Heist [2013, Edgetone], B+(***)

Soggy Po' Boys

It's Good to Laugh Again [2022, self-released], B+(***)

Solar Fire Trio

Rise Up [2006, Foreign Frequency], B

Mark Solborg (1972– )

1+1+1+1 [2007, ILK], B+(*)
Solborg 4+1+1 [2012, ILK], B
w/Herb Robertson: Tuesday Prayers [2016, ILK], B

Emilio Solla

Conversas (Al Lado del Agua) [2007, Fresh Sound World Jazz], B+(*)
Bien Sur! [2009, Fresh Sound World Jazz], B+(**)
Second Half [2014, self-released], B+(**)

Bjørn Solli (1979– )

Aglow: The Lyngør Project Vol. 1 [2014, Lyngør], B+(**)

Something Blue

w/Alexa Tarantino, Nick Finzer, Sam Dillon, Art Hirahara, Boris Kozlov, Rudy Royston: Maximum Enjoyment [2018, Posi-Tone], B+(*)
w/Markus Howell, Willie Morris, Altin Sencalar, Misha Tsiganov, Boris Kozlov, Donald Edwards: Personal Preference [2021, Posi-Tone], B+(*)

Peter Sommer

Crossroads [2006, Capri], B
Happy-Go-Lucky Locals [2017, self-released], B+(**)

Clark Sommers (1977– )

Clark Sommers' Ba(SH) [2012, Origin], B+(**)
Clark Sommers Lens: Intertwine [2021, Outside In Music], B+(**)

Sonar

Static Motion [2013, Cuneiform]
Black Light [2015, Cuneiform]
w/David Torn: Vortex [2017, RareNoise], B+(***)
w/David Torn: Tranceportation (Volume 1) [2019, RareNoise], A–
w/David Torn: Tranceportation (Volume 2) [2019, RareNoise], B+(***)
w/David Torn, J. Peter Schwalm: Three Movements [2022, 7d], B+(**)

Alan Sondheim

w/Azure Carter: Plaguesong [2020, ESP-Disk], B+(**)

Sonic Liberation Front [2000– ]

Water and Stone [2000, Eye Dog], A–
Ashé a Go-Go [2004, High Two], A
Change Over Time [2006, High Two], A–
Meets Sunny Murray [2008, High Two], B+(***)
Jetway Confidential [2012, High Two], A–
Sonic Liberation 8: Bombogenic [2016, High Two], A–
Moon Rust Red Streets [2020, High Two], B+(**)
w/Sonic Liberation Singers: Justice: The Vocal Works of Oliver Lake [2021, High Two], B+(***)

Sons of Kemet [2013– ]

Burn [2013, Naim Jazz], B+(***)
Lest We Forget What We Came Here to Do [2015, Naim Jazz], A–
Your Queen Is a Reptile [2018, Impulse!], A–
Black to the Future [2021, Impulse!], A

Mike Sopko

w/Bill Laswell, Thomas Pridgen: Sopko Laswell Pridgen [2015, self-released], B+(**)
w/Simon Lott: The Golden Measure [2015, self-released], B+(***)

Tyshawn Sorey (1980– )

That / Not [2007, Firehouse, 2CD], A–
Koan [2009, 482 Music], B+(**)
Oblique – I [2011, Pi], A–
Alloy [2014, Pi], B+(***)
The Inner Spectrum of Variables [2015, Pi, 2CD], B+(***)
Verisimilitude [2016, Pi], A–
Pillars [2017, Firehouse, 3CD], B+(**)
w/Marilyn Crispell: The Adornment of Time [2019, Pi], B+(**)
Unfiltered [2019, self-released]
w/Alarm Will Sound: For George Lewis / Autoschediasms [2019–2020, Cantaloupe, 2CD], B+(*)
w/King Britt: Tyshawn and King [2021, The Buddy System], A–
Tyshawn Sorey Trio: Mesmerism [2021, Yeros7 Music], B+(***)
Tyshawn Sorey Trio + 1: w/Greg Osby: The Off-Off Broadway Guide to Synergism [2022, Pi, 3CD], A
Tyshawn Sorey Trio: Continuing [2022, Pi], A–
Tyshawn Sorey Trio: The Susceptible Now [2024, Pi], B+(***)

Sound Underground

Quiet Spaces [2016, Tiny Music], B+(*)

Magali Souriau

Birdland Sessions [2000, Koch Jazz]
Petite Promenade [2003, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+

South Florida Jazz Orchestra

South Florida Jazz Orchestra [2008, MAMA], B
Cheap Thrills: The Music of Rick Margitza [2020, Summit], B+(**)

Guido Spannocchi

Live at Porgy and Bess Vienna [2022, Audioguido], B+(***)

Speak [2009– ]

Speak [2009, Origin], B

Speak in Tones

Subaro [2003–2004, Alpha Pocket, 2 CD], B+(**)

Spectrum Road [2012– ]

Spectrum Road [2012, Palmetto]

Bobby Spellman

Revenge of the Cool [2020, Sunnyside], B+(**)

Alister Spence

w/Satoko Fujii: Intelset [2017, Alister Spence Music], B+(**)
w/Satoko Fujii Orchestra Kobe: Imagine Meeting You Here [2017, Alister Spence Music], B+(***)
Whirlpool: Solo Piano [2019, Alister Spence Music, 2CD], B+(*)

Gust Spenos

Swing Theory [2007, Swing Theory], A–

Vinnie Sperrazza

Apocryphal [2014, Loyal Label], B+(**)
w/Jacob Sacks, Masa Kamaguchi: Play Tadd Dameron [2015, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
Vinnie Sperrazza Apocryphal: Hide Ye Idols [2015, Loyal Label], B+(**)
w/Jacob Sacks, Masa Kamaguchi: Play Sonny Rollins [2018, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)

Simon Spillett (1974– )

Simon Spillett Big Band: Dear Tubby H [2023, Mister PC], B+(***)

Matthias Spillman (1974– )

Matthias Spillman Trio: Live at the Bird's Eye Jazz Club [2017, Clean Feed], B+(**)

The Spin Quartet

In Circles [2013, Origin], B+(**)

Spinifex

Hipsters Gone Ballstic [2013, Trytone], B+(*)
Veiled [2015, Trytone], B+(**)
Beats the Plague [2021, Trytone], B+(**)
Undrilling the Hole [2024, TryTone], U

Stéphane Spira (1966– )

New Playground [2017, Jazzmax], B+(***)
w/Giovanni Mirabassi: Improkofiev [2020, Jazzmax], B+(**)

Splitter Orchestra

Splitter Musik [2024, Hyperdelia, 3CD], B+(**)

Spoke

(R)anthems [2013, River], B+(*)

Rossano Sportiello (1974– )

Heart and Soul [2005, Arbors], B+(*)
w/Matthias Seuffert: Swingin' Duo by the Lago [2005–2006, Styx], B+(*)
In the Dark [2007, Sackville]
Lucky to Be Me [Arbors Piano Series, Volume 22] [2010, Arbors], B+(**)
w/Nicki Parrott, Eddie Metz: Live at the Jazz Corner [2012, Arbors], B+(**)
That's It [2021, Arbors], B+(**)

Spring Roll

Episodes [2017–2018, Clean Feed], B

Tomasz Sroczynski

Primal [2015, ForTune], B+(**)

Brett Sroka

Ergo: Multitude, Solitude [2009, Cuneiform], B+(**)
Ergo: If Not Inertia [2012, Cuneiform], B+(*)
Ergo: As Subtle as Tomorrow [2013, Cuneiform], B+(***)

Larry Stabbins (1949– )

Monadic [2002, Emanem]

Ron Stabinsky

Free for One [2015, Hot Cup], B+(*)

Jesse Stacken (1978– )

That That [2006, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
w/Kirk Knuffke: Mockingbird: The Music of Thelonious Monk and Duke Ellington [2009, Steeplechase]
Bagatelles for Trio [2011, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)
Helleborus [2014, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)

David Stackenäs (1974– )

Bricks [2013, Clean Feed], B+(*)

Haralabos (Harry) Stafylakis (1982– )

Calibrating Friction [2023, New Amsterdam], B+(*)

Brett Stamps

The Big Bad Bones: w/Scott Whitfield: Emergency Vehicle Blues [2019, Summit], B+(*)

Anthony Stanco

Stanco's Time [2023, OA2], B+(**)

Ben Stapp (1982– )

Ecstasis [2007, Uqbar], B+(***)
Myrrha's Red Book: Act I [2014, Evolver], B+(**)
Myrrha's Red Book: Act II [2014, Evolver], B
w/Joe Morris, Stephen Haynes: Mind Creature Sound Dasein [2017, Fundacja Sluchaj], B+(*)

Starlite Motel

Awosting Falls [2014, Clean Feed], B+(*)

Colin Steele

Twilight Dreams [2000, Caber]
The Journey Home [2002, Caber]

Oli Steidle (1975– )

Oli Steidle & the Killing Popes: Ego Pills [2017, Shhpuma], B–

Billy Stein

Hybrids [2005, Barking Hoop], B+(***)

Jason Stein (1976– )

A Calculus of Loss [2007, Clean Feed], B+(*)
Three Less Than Between [2008, Clean Feed], B+(*)
Solo: In Exchange for a Process [2008, Leo], B+(**)
Three Kinds of Happiness [2009, Not Two], B+(***)
The Story This Time [2011, Delmark], A–
w/Tim Daisy: Alive at Woodland Pattern Book Center [2014, Relay], B
Hearts and Minds: Hearts and Minds [2016, Astral Spirits], B+(***)
Lucille! [2017, Delmark], A–
Jason Stein's Locksmith Isidore: After Caroline [2017, Northern Spy], A–
Nature Work: Nature Work [2018, Sunnyside], A–
Threadbare: w/Ben Cruz, Emerson Hunton: Silver Dollar [2019, NoBusiness], A–
w/Damon Smith, Adam Shead: Volumes and Surfaces [2021, Balance Point Acoustics], B+(**)
w/Damon Smith, Adam Shead: Hum [2022, Irritable Mystic], B+(**)
w/Marilyn Crispell, Damon Smith, Adam Shead: Spi-raling Horn [2023, Balance Point Acoustics], A–
Anchors [2022, Tao Forms], B+(***)

The Stein Brothers

Quixotic [2007, Jazzed Media], B+(*)

Mike Steinel

Song and Dance [2017, OA2], B+(**)

Edgar Steinitz

Roots Unknown [2017, OA2], B+(***)

Elias Stemeseder (1990– )

Piano Solo [2021, Intakt], B+(**)
w/Christian Lillinger: Penumbra [2021, Plaist], B+(**)
w/Christian Lillinger: Umbra [2022, Intakt], B+(***)
Stemeseder Lillinger Quartet: w/Christian Lillinger: Umbra II [2023, Intakt], B+(***)

Dayna Stephens (1978– )

Today Is Tomorrow [2012, Criss Cross]
That Nepenthetic Place [2012, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Gratitude [2017, Contagious Music], B+(**)
Dayna Stephens Trio: Liberty [2019, Contagious Music], B+(***)
Right Now! Live at the Village Vanguard [2019, Contagious Music, 2CD], B+(***)
Pluto Juice: Pluto Juice [2019, Contagious Music], B+(*)

Andrew Sterman

The Path to Peace [2007, Orange Mountain Music], B+(*)
Wet Paint [2011, Innova], B+(*)

Andrew Stern

Ugly Beauty: Ugly Beauty [2019, self-released], B+(*)

Colin Stetson

New History Warfare, Vol. 1 [2008, Aagoo]
Those Who Didn't Run [2011, Constellation, EP], B+(**)
New History Warfare, Vol. 2: Judges [2011, Constellation], A–
New History Warfare, Vol. 3: To See More Light [2013, Constellation], A–
w/Sarah Neufeld: Never Were the Way She Was [2015, Constellation], A–
Sorrow (A Reimagining of Gorecki's 3rd Symphony) [2016, 52Hz], B–
All This I Do for Glory [2017, 52Hz], A–

Matthew Stevens (1982– )

Woodwork [2014, Whirlwind], B+(*)
Preverbal [2017, Ropeadope], B
Pittsburgh [2021, Whirlwind], B

Sultan Stevenson

Faithful One [2022, Whirlwind], B+(**)

Jamie Stewardson

Jhaptal [2003, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)

Luke Stewart

Exposure Quintet [2020, Astral Spirits], A–
Works for Upright Bass and Amplifier Vol. 1 [2021, Astral Spirits], B+(*)
Works for Upright Bass and Amplifier Vol. 2 [2022, Astral Spirits], B+(*)
Luke Stewart's Silt Trio: The Bottom [2022, Cuneiform], A–
Remembrance Quintet: Do You Remember? [2023, Sonboy], B+(***)
Luke Stewart Silt Trio: Unknown Rivers [2022–2023, Pi], A–

Macie Stewart

w/Kia Kohl: Recipe for a Boiled Egg [2020, Astral Spirits], B+(*)

Zan Stewart (1944– )

The Street Is Making Music [2013, Mobo Dog], B+(***)

Sticks and Stones [2002– ]

Shed Grace [2004, Thrill Jockey], B

Robert Stillman

Robert Stillman's Horses [2004, Mill Pond], B+(*)

Tim Stine

Tim Stine Quartet: Knots [2018, Clean Feed], B+(*)
Tim Stine Trio: Fresh Demons [2018, Astral Spirits], B+(**)

Eric St-Laurent

Planet [2016, Katzenmusik], B+(*)

Harri Stojka

A Tribute to Gypsy Swing [2004, Zoho], B–

Ben Stolorow

w/Ian Carey: Duocracy [2013, Kabosha], B+(**)

Ståle Storløkken (1969– )

Nobu Stowe

Trio Ricochet: February 2006 [2006, self-released], B+(***)
w/Lee Pembleton: Hommage an Klaus Kinski [2006, Soul Note], B+(**)
w/Alan Munshower, Badal Roy: An Die Musik [2006, Soul Note], A–
Confusion Bleue [2007, Soul Note], B+(***)
w/Achille Succi, Daniel Barbiero, Alan Munshower, Lee Pembleton: L'Albero Delle Meduse [2009, self-released], B+(***)

Will St Peter

w/Steven Heffner, Steve Barnes: Honestly [2020, OA2], B+(*)

Geoff Stradling

Les Is Mo' [2006, Origin], B+(**)
Geoff Stradling and the StradBand: Nimble Digits [2023, Origin], B+(***)

Colin Stranahan

Dreams Untold [2004, Capri]
Transformation [2005, Capri], B+(*)
Life Condition [2009, Tapestry], B+(**)
w/Glenn Zaleski, Rick Rosato: Anticipation [2011, Capri], B+(*)
w/Glenn Zaleski, Rick Rosato: Limitless [2012, Capri], B+(*)
w/Glenn Zaleski, Rick Rosato: Live at Jazz Standard [2018, Capri], B+(*)

Street Priest

More Nasty [2012, Humbler], B+(**)

Bobby Streng

Getting Housed [2011, self-released], B+(***)

E.J. Strickland (1979– )

In This Day [2008, Strick Muzik], B+(*)

Marcus Strickland (1979– )

Quartets: Twi-Life [2005–2006, Strick Muzik, 2CD], B+(***)
Open Reel Deck [2007, Strick Muzik], B+(***)
Of Song [2008, Criss Cross], B+(*)
Idiosyncrasies [2009, Strick Muzik], B+(**)
Triumph of the Heavy: Volume 1 & 2 [2011, Strick Muzik, 2CD], A–
Nihil Novi [2016, Blue Note], B–
Marcus Strickland Twi-Life: People of the Sun [2018, Blue Note], B
Marcus Strickland Twi-Life: The Universe's Wildest Dream [2023, Strick Muzik], B+(*)

Raymond Strid (1956– )

Zhenya Strigalev

Never Group [2015, Whirlwind], B+(**)
Blues for Maggie [2017, Whirlwind], B+(*)
w/Federico Dannemann: The Change [2018, Rainy Days], B+(*)

String Zone

Mystery Bag [2003, Nagel Heyer], B+

Jon Rune Strøm (1985– )

Fragments [2017, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Kristen Strom

Moving Day: The Music of John Shifflett [2018, OA2], B

Thomas Strønen (1972– )

Parish [2005, ECM], B+(**)
Pohlitz [2006, Rune Grammofon], B+(***)
Time Is a Blind Guide [2015, ECM]
w/Time Is a Blind Guide: Lucus [2017, ECM]
w/Ayumi Tanaka, Marthe Lea: Bayou [2018, ECM], B+(*)

Al Strong

Love Strong Volume 1 [2016, Al Strong Music], B+(**)

Ike Sturm (1978– )

Jazzmass [2009, Ike Sturm], B–
Ike Sturm + Evergreen: Shelter of Trees [2014, Kilde], B–

JC Stylles

Exhilaration and Other States [2009, Motema Music], B+(*)

Yuhan Su

City Animals [2018, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Liberated Gesture [2023, Sunnyside], B+(***)

Subtle Lip Can

Subtle Lip Can [2010, Drip Audio], B+(*)
Reflective Drime [2014, Drip Audio], B+(**)

Subtone

Moose Blues [2018, Laika], B+(*)

James Suggs

You're Gonna Hear From Me [2018, Arbors], B+(**)

Suhkan Uhka

Suhka [2003, TUM], B+

Ray Suhy

w/Lewis Porter: Transcendent [2020, Sunnyside], B+(**)

Travis Sullivan (1971– )

As We Speak [2000, self-released]
New Directions [2010, Posi-Tone], B+(**)
I Go Humble [2013, Zoho]

Sult

Svimmelhed [2014, Humbler/Conrad Sound], B+(**)
w/Lasse Marhaug: Harpoon [2017, Conrad Sound/Pica Disk], B+(*)

Rain Sultanov (1965– )

Inspired by Nature [2017, Ozella], B+(**)

Sultans of String

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

Kevin Sun (1991– )

Trio [2018, Endectomorph Music], A–
The Sustain of Memory [2019, Endectomorph Music, 2CD], A–
Mute: Mute [2019, Fresh Sound New Talent], A–
(Un)seaworthy [2019, Endectomorph Music], A–
<3 Sun [2021, Endectomorph Music], A–
The Depths of Memory [2021–2022, Endectomorph Music, 2CD], B+(***)
Mute: After You've Gone [2021, Endectomorph Music], B+(***)
The Fate of the Tenor [2022, Endectomorph Music], B+(***)
Quartets [2022–2023, Endectomorph Music, 2CD], U

Helen Sung

Push [2004, Fresh Sound New Talent]
Helenistique [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)
Sungbird (After Albeniz) [2006, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Going Express [2010, Sunnyside], B+(*)
(Re)Conception [2009, SteepleChase], B+(**)
Anthem for a New Day [2013, Concord Jazz], B+(*)
Quartet + [2021, Sunnyside], B+(*)

Superposition

Superposition [2018–2019, We Jazz], B+(***)
Superposition II [2024, We Jazz], B+(**)

Rob Sussman

Top Secret Lab [2023, Sus4music], B+(*)

Anders Svanoe

747 Queen of the Skies: State of the Baritone Volume 3 [2018, Irrabagast], B+(**)

Svenska Kaputt

Suomi [2015, Moserobie], A–

Brian Swartz

Brian Swartz and the Gnu Sextet: Portraiture [2014, Summit], B+(**)

Sweet Talk

Glitterbomb [2011–2012, Prom Night], B+(*)

Ricky Sweum (1974– )

Pulling Your Own Strings [2008, Origin], B+(**)

Andrew Swift

Swift Kick [2012, D Clef], B+(*)

Mazz Swift

Hear in Now: w/Tomeka Reid, Silvia Bolognesi: Not Living in Fear [2012–2014, International Anthem], B+(**)

Will Swindler

Universe B [2010, OA2], B+(*)
Wil Swindler's Elevenet: Space Bugs: Live in Denver [2022, OA2], B

Curt Sydnor

Materials and Their Destiny [2015, Ears & Eyes], B+(**)
Deep End Shallow [2019, Out of Your Head], B–

Christian Meass Svendsen

w/Nakama, Rinzai Zen Center: New Rituals [2017–2018, Nakama, 3CD], B+(*)

Svetlost

Odron Ritual Orchestra [2019, PMG], B+(***)

Jade Synstelien (1974– )

Fat Cat Big Band: Meditations on the War for Whose Great God Is the Most High You Are God [2008, Smalls], B+(**)
Fat Cat Big Band: Angels Praying for Freedom [2008, Smalls], B+(**)

Ben Syversen (1983– )

Cracked Vessel [2010, Ben Syversen], A–

Daniel Szabo (1975– )

w/Peter Erskine, Edwin Livingston: A Song From There [2013, self-released], B+(*)

Sándor Szabó (1956– )

w/Kevin Kastning: Returning [2008, Greydisc], B+(*)

Tani Tabbal (1954– )

Now Then [2020, Tao Forms], A–
Tani Tabbal Quartet: Intentional [2022, Mahakala Music], B+(***)

Satoshi Takeishi

Talinka

Talinka [2016, Moonjune], B+(***)

Talking Cows [2006– ]

Almost Human [2011, Morvin/Jazz Sick], B+(***)

Tom Tallitsch (1974– )

Medicine Man [2007, OA2], B+(*)
Perspective [2009, OA2], B+(*)
Heads or Tails [2011, Posi-Tone], B+(**)

Davide Tammaro

Ghosts [2014, self-released], B

David Tamura

David Tamura + Toadal Package: Final Entrance [2023, JPN], B+(**)

Francesca Tanksley

Journey [2001, DreamCaller]

Jeannie Tanner

Words and Music [2017, Tanner Time, 2CD], B+(**)

Jorma Tapio (1957– )

Jorma Tapio & Kaski: Aliseen [2019, 577], B+(***)

Alexa Tarantino (1992– )

Winds of Change [2019, Posi-Tone], B+(**)
Clarity [2019, Posi-Tone], B+(*)
Firefly [2021, Posi-Tone], B+(**)

Leo Tardin

Grand Pianoramax: The Biggest Band in Town [2008, ObliqSound], B

Grzegorz Tarwid

Grzegorz Tarwid Trio: Flowers [2023, Clean Feed], B+(***)

Ziv Taubenfeld

Bones: w/Shay Hazan, Nir Sabag: Reptiles [2017, NoBusiness], B+(**)
Ziv Taubenfeld's Full Sun: Out of the Beast Came Honey [2020, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Jonas Tauber (1967– )

Chad Taylor (1973– )

w/Angelica Sanchez, Chris Lightcap: Circle Down [2008, 482 Music], B+(***)
Myths and Morals [2018, Ears & Eyes], B+(*)
Chad Taylor Trio: The Daily Biological [2019, Cuneiform], A–
Chad Taylor Trio: The Reel [2022, Astral Spirits], A–

Curtis Taylor

Taylor Made [2022, Curtis Taylor Music], B+(**)

Dylan Taylor (1960– )

w/Larry Coryell, Mike Clark: One in Mind [2015–2016, Blujazz], B+(*)

Fred Taylor (1954– )

Processional [2006, Crinkle-Cuts], B
Circling [2008, Fred Taylor Music], B+(*)
The Taylor/Fidyk Big Band: Live at Cecil's: Volume 1 [2009, Fred Taylor Music, CD+DVD], B+(**)

Mark Taylor

Live at Blues Alley [2005, OA2], B+(*)

Mark Taylor

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

Techno Cats

The Music of Gregg Hill [2022–2023, Cold Plunge], B+(*)

TEIP Trio

TEIP Trio [2020, Sonic Transmissions], B+(*)

Tell No Lies

Anasyrma [2019, Aut], B+(**)

Gavin Templeton

In Series [2013, Nine Winds], B+(***)

Ten Part Invention

Unidentified Spaces [2000, Rufus]

Dan Tepfer (1982– )

w/Lee Konitz: Duos With Lee [2008, Sunnyside], B+(***)
Five Pedals Deep [2010, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Goldberg Variations / Variations [2011, Sunnyside], B+(*)

Erena Terakubo (1992– )

New York Attitude [2011, 4Q], B+(**)

Ignasi Terraza (1962– )

IT's Coming [2004, TCB], B+(***)

Terraza Big Band

One Day Wonder [2017, Outside In Music], B+(*)

Alex Terrier

Roundtrip [2009, Barking Cat], B+(*)

Rave Tesar

You Decide [2006, Tesar Music], B+(**)

Emilio Teubal (1976– )

Música Para un Dragon Dormido [2013, Bju'ecords], B+(*)
Futuro [2021, self-released], B+(**)

Hans Teuber

w/Jeff Johnson: Deuce [2017, Origin], B+(*)

Emma-Jean Thackray

Emma-Jean Thackray's Walrus: Walrus EP [2017, Deptford Beach, EP], B+(*)
Yellow [2021, Movementt/Warp], B

François Théberge (1963– )

Music of Konitz [2002, Effendi]
Elenar [2003, Effendi]
Donato et Ses Amis [2006, Effendi]

Yves Theiler (1987– )

Dance in a Triangle [2015, Musiques Suisses], B+(***)
Yves Theiler Trio: We [2018, Intakt], B+(**)

Stephan Thelen (1959– )

Fractal Guitar [2015–2018, Moonjune], A–
Fractal Guitar 2 [2019–2020, Moonjune], A–
Fractal Sextet: Fractal Sextet [2020–2022, Alchemy], A–
Fractal Guitar 3 [2021–2022, Moonjune], A–

Thiefs

w/Guillermo E. Brown: Thiefs [2012, Melanine Harmonique], B+(*)
Graft (La Greffe) [2017, Jazz & People], B+(**)

The Thing [2000– ]

The Thing [2000, Crazy Wisdom], A–
w/Joe McPhee: She Knows . . . [2001, Crazy Wisdom], B+(***)
She Knows . . . [2001, Ezz-Thetics], B+(***)
The Thing: Live at Blå [2003, Smalltown Superjazz], B+(**)
Garage [2004, Smalltown Supersound], B+
Now and Forever [2000–2005, Smalltown Superjazz, 3 CD+DVD], B+(**)
Action Jazz [2006, Smalltown Superjazz], B+(**)
w/Ken Vandermark: Immediate Sound [2007, Smalltown Superjazz], B+(*)
w/Otomo Yoshihide: Shinjuku Crawl [2007, Smalltown Superjazz], B+(**)
w/Jim O'Rourke: Shinjuku Growl [2007, Smalltown Superjazz], B
Bag It! [2009, Smalltown Superjazz], B+(**)
Mono [2011, Smalltown Superjazz], B+(*)
w/Barry Guy: Metal! [2011, No Business], B+(**)
Boot! [2013, The Thing Records], B+(*)
Shake [2015, The Thing Records], B+(***)
Again [2017, Trost/The Thing Records], A–

Katie Thiroux

Introducing Katie Thiroux [2014, BassKat], A–
Off Beat [2016, Capri], A–

Ben Thomas

w/Chris Stover, Alex Chadsey: Q.E.D. [2011, Origin], B+(**)
Ben Thomas Tango Project: Eternal Aporia [2021, Origin], B+(*)

Charles Thomas

The Colors of a Dream [2017, Sea Tea], B+(*)

Leon Foster Thomas (1981– )

Brand New Mischief [2012, self-released], B+(*)

Micah Thomas

Tide [2019, self-released], B+(**)
Piano Solo [2022, LP345], B+(**)
Reveal [2022, Artwork], B+(**)

Michael Thomas

It Is What It Is [2006, JazHead Entertainment], B

Michael Thomas

Event Horizon [2019, Giant Step Arts, 2CD], B+(***)
The Illusion of Choice [2023, Criss Cross], B+(***)

Oluyemi Thomas

Positive Knowledge: First Ones [2005, Charles Lester Music], B
Nigeria [2006, Not Two], B+(*)
w/Henry Grimes: The Power of Light [2007, Not Two], B+(**)
Positive Knowledge: Edgefest Edition [2009, Not Two], B+(**)

Rob Thomas

w/Dave Storrs, Dick Sarpola, George Sarpola: Time Share [2005, Louie], B+(***)

Hedvig Mollestad Thomassen (1982– )

Hedvig Mollestad Trio: Evil in Oslo [2015, Rune Grammofon], B+(*)
Hedvig Mollestad Trio: Black Stabat Mater [2016, Rune Grammofon], B+(*)
Hedvig Mollestad Trio: Smells Funny [2019, Rune Grammofon], B+(**)
Ekhidna [2020, Rune Grammofon], A–
Ding Dong. You're Dead. [2021, Rune Grammofon], B+(***)
Tempest Revisited [2021, Rune Grammofon], B+(*)
w/Trondheim Jazz Orchestra: Maternity Beat [2022, Rune Grammofon], B+(*)
Hedvir Mollestad Weejuns: Weejuns [2022, Rune Grammofon], B+(***)

Isaiah J. Thompson

The Power of the Spirit [2023, Blue Engine], B+(***)

Rich Thompson

Generations [2011, Origin], B+(*)
Less Is More [2012, Origin], B+(*)
Who Do You Have to Know? [2023, Origin], B+(*)

Vance Thompson

Vance Thompson's Five Plus Six: Such Sweet Thunder [2014, Shade Street], B+(**)

Ken Thomson

It Would Be Easier If [2009, Intuition], B+(*)
Settle [2012, NCM East], B+(***)

Christopher Ali Thorén

Christopher Ali Solidarity Quartet: To Those Who Walked Before Us [2018, Jazz Och Solidaritet], B+(**)

The Clifford Thornton Memorial Quartet

Sweet Oranges [2017, Not Two], B+(*)

Rob Thorsen

Lasting Impression [2008, Pacific Coast Jazz], B+(**)

The 3.5.7 Ensemble

Amongst the Smokestacks and Steeples [2014, Milk Factory Productions, 2CD], B

Throttle Elevator Music [2012– ]

Throttle Elevator Music [2012, Wide Hive]
Area J [2013, Wide Hive], B+(**)
Throttle Elevator Music IV [2014–2016, Wide Hive], B+(**)
Retrospective [2016, Wide Hive], B+(***)
Emergency Exit [2020, Wide Hive], B+(*)
Final Floor [2021, Wide Hive], B+(**)

Camille Thurman

Origins [2013, Hot Tone Music], B+(*)

Nicolas Thys (1968– )

Virgo [2008, Pirouet], B+(***)

Tiger Hatchery [2010– ]

Breathing in the Walls [2017, ESP-Disk], B+(***)

Tilting

Holy Seven [2014, Barnyard], B+(***)

Timosaurus [2011– ]

I Love You More Than Yesterday [2011, self-released], B+(**)

Kris Tiner (1977– )

Tin/Bag: w/Mike Baggetta: Bridges [2010, MabNotesMusic], B+(*)
Not Twice: Flight Plans [2012, Epigraph], B
Tin/Bag: The Stars Would Be Different [2013, Epigraph, EP], B
In the Ground and Overhead: 14 Miniatures for Muted Trumpet [2020, Epigraph, EP], B+(*)
w/Tatsuya Nakatini: The Magic Room [2023, Epigraph], B+(**)

Shirazette Tinnin

Humility: Purity of My Soul [2013, Hot Tone Music], B

Bernardo Tinoco

Grofo: Grofo [2020, Clean Feed], B+(**)
w/Tom Maciel: NoMad Nenúfar [2022, Clean Feed], B+(*)

Scott Tixier (1986– )

Brooklyn Bazaar [2011, Sunnyside], B

Tony Tixier (1986– )

Life of Sensitive Creatures [2016, Whirlwind], B+(**)
I Am Human [2020, Whirlwind, EP], B+(*)

Kevin Tkacz

It's Not What You Think [2007, Piece of Work of Art], B+(***)

The TNEK Jazz Quintet

Plays the Music of Sam Jones [2020, TNEK Jazz], B+(*)

TOC [2009– ]

Indoor [2019, Circum-Disc], B+(***)
w/Dave Rempis: Closed for Safety Reasons [2019, Circum-Disc], A–

Dave Tofani

Nights at the Inn [2007, SoloWinds], B+(*)

Julius Tolentino

Just the Beginning [2005, Sharp Nine], B+(***)

Mads Tolling

The Playmaker [2009, Madsman]

Fumi Tomita

The Elephant Vanishes [2018, OA2], B
w/David Detweiler: Celebrating Bird / A Tribute to Charlie Parker [2020, Next Level], B+(***)

Toph-E and the Pussycats

Live in Detroit [2004, CD Baby], B+(**)

Cat Toren

Cat Toren's Human Kind: Scintillating Beauty [2019, New Focus], B+(***)

Bruce Torff

Look Again [2012, Summit], B+(*)
Down the Line [2014–2015, Summit], B

Gian Tornatore

Sink or Swim [2003, Fresh Sound New Talent], A–
Blackout [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
Fall [2007, Sound Spiral], B+(*)
The Heights [2012, Sound Spiral], B+(*)

Toronto Jazz Orchestra

20
2017 (2018), self-released, B+(*)

Ian Torres

January [2008–2013, Blujazz], B

Arne Torvik

Northwestern Sounds [2015, Øra Fonogram]
Arne Torvik Trio: Northwestern Songs [2019, Losen], B+(**)

Ricardo Toscano

Quartet [2018, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Ricardo Toscano Trio: Chasing Contradictions [2021, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Laura Toxvaerd (1977– )

Tidens Strøm [2019, ILK Music, EP], B+(**)
Drapery [2019, ILK Music], B+(**)

Paul Towndrow (1978– )

Colours [2003, FMR]

Sabu Toyozumi

w/Mats Gustafsson: Hokusai [2018, NoBusiness], B+(*)

Transit [2001– ]

Transit [2001, Clean Feed], B+(*)
Quadrologues [2006–2007, Clean Feed], B+(*)

Trapist [2000– ]

Highway My Friend [2000, Hatology]

Trapper Keaper

Meets Tim Berne and Aurora Nealand [2019, Ears & Eyes], B+(***)

Lukas Traxel (1993– )

One-Eyed Daruma [2023, We Jazz], B+(***)

Mike Treni

Turnaround [2009, Bell Production, CD+DVD], B
The Michael Treni Big Band: Boy's Night Out [2011, self-released], B+(**)
Pop-Culture Blues [2013, self-released], B+(*)

Rebecca Trescher (1986– )

Where We Go [2019, Enja/Yellowbird], B+(**)

Steve Treseler

w/Ingrid Jensen: Center Song [2013, Creative Music Adventures], B+(*)

Tribecastan [2008– ]

Strange Cousin [2008, Evergreene Music], B+(**)
5 Star Cave [2009, Evergreene Music], B+(**)
New Deli [2011, Evergreene Music], B+(**)

Trichotomy

Variations [2007, Naim Jazz], B+(***)
Known-Unknown [2016, Challenge], B+(***)

Trigger

Pull [2019, Shhpuma], B

Vasco Trilla

Unmoved Mover [2020, Fundacja Sluchaj], B
w/Liba Villavecchia: Asebeia [2020, FMR], B+(*)

Joshua Trinidad

In November [2018, RareNoise], B+(*)

Trio East

Stop-Start [2005, Sons of Sound], B+
Best Bets [2005, Origin], B+(**)

Trio Heinz Herbert

The Willisau Concert [2016, Intakt], A–
Yes [2018, Intakt], B+(***)

Trio Mundo

Rides Again [2004, Zoho], B+

Trio Xolo

In Flower, in Song [2019, 577 Reords], A–

Triogram

Triogram [2023, Circle Theory Media], B+(**)

Triot

w/John Tchicai: Sudden Happiness [2004, TUM], A–

Francesco Tristano (1981– )

Not for Piano [2005, Sunnyside], B+(**)

Lennie Tristano Centennial Quartet

Live @ Berklee [2019, Altered Music Productions], A–

Trondheim Jazz Orchestra [2005– ]

w/Ole Morten Vågan: Happy Endings [2018, Odin], B+(**)
w/The MaXx: Live [2018, MNJ], B+(**)
w/Ole Morten Vågan: Plastic Wave [2020, Odin, 2CD], A–

Tropos

Axioms // 75 AB [2019, Biophilia], B+(*)

Baptiste Trotignon (1974– )

Share [2008, Sunnyside], B+(*)

Dan Trudell

Dan Trudell Plays the Piano [2015, self-released], B+(*)
Fishin' Again: A Tribute to Clyde Stubblefield and Dr. Lonnie Smith [2019–2021, OA2], B+(***)

Ryan Truesdell

Centennial: Newly Discovered Works of Gil Evans [2012, ArtistShare], B+(***)
Lines of Color [2014, Blue Note/ArtistShare], A–
Synthesis: The String Quartet Sessions [2022–2023, ArtistShare], B+(**)

Juanma Trujillo

Contour [2021, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Howl [2024, Endectomorph Music], B+(**)

Håkan Trygger

Coco Chatru Quartet: Future [2024, Trygger Music, LP], B+(***)

Mikolaj Trzaska (1966– )

w/Olie Brice, Mark Sanders: Riverloam Trio [2011, NoBusiness], B+(**)
w/Devin Hoff, Michael Zerang: Sleepless in Chicago [2011–2012, NoBusiness], B+(***)

Andreas Tschopp (1979– )

Bubaran [2017, Yellowbird]
Andreas Tschopp Bubaran: Tumbak [2019, Yellowbird], B

Akiko Tsuruga

Sweet and Funky [2006, 18th & Vine], B+(*)
w/Graham Dechter, Jeff Hamilton: Equal Time [2018, Capri], B+(*)
Beyond Nostalgia [2023, SteepleChase], B+(**)

Tuba Skinny [2009– ]

Some Kind-a-Shake [2019, self-released], B+(***)
Magnolia Stroll [2022, self-released], B+(**)
Hot Town [2023, self-released], B+(***)

Tucker Brothers

Two Parts [2019, self-released], B
Live at Chatterbox [2023, Midwest Crush Music], B+(*)

Joel Tucker

Commodore Trio: Communal – EP [2023, self-released, EP], B+(*)

Mike Tucker

Collage [2005, www.tuckerjazz.com], B+(**)

Tune Recreation Committee

Voices of Our Vision [2017, self-released], B+(*)

Tunnel Six

Lake Superior [2010, OA2], B+(**)

Turbamulta

Turbamulta [2018, Clean Feed], B

Brad Turner (1967– )

w/The October Trio: Looks Like It's Going to Snow [2008, Songlines], B+(**)
Brad Turner Quintet: The Magnificent, B+(*)

Turn Around Norman

We Turn Around [2011, TAND], B+(**)

Jim Turner

Jim Turner's Jelly Roll Blues [2007–2008, Arbors], B+(*)

Twenty One 4tet

Live at Zaal 100 [2015, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Twin Talk

Twin Talk [2014, Ears & Eyes], B+(*)

Twopool

Traffic Bins [2010, Origin], B+(***)

Tess Tyler

Fractals [Vol. 1] [2022, Manners McDade], A–
Tess Tyler x Spindle Ensemble: Fractals [Vol. 2] [2022, Manners McDade], B+(*)

Baron Tymas

Montréal [2015, Tymasmusic], B+(*)

Paul Tynan (1975– )

w/Aaron Lington: Bicoastal Collective: Chapter One [2008, OA2], B+(*)
w/Aaron Lington: Bicoastal Collective: Chapter Two [2009, OA2], B+(**)
w/Aaron Lington: Bicoastal Collective: Chapter Three [2011, OA2], B+(*)
w/Aaron Lington: Bicoastal Collective: Chapter Four [2013, OA2], B+(*)
w/Aaron Lington: Bicoastal Collective: Chapter Five [2016, OA2], B
Quartet [2016, Origin], B+(*)
w/Aaron Lington: Bicoastal Collective: Chapter Six [2022, OA2], B

Typical Sisters

Hungry Ghost [2017, Outside In Music], B+(**)

Ben Tyree

Thoughtform Variations [2012, Sonic Architectures], B

Oded Tzur (1984– )

Here Be Dragons [2020, ECM], B+(**)
Isabella [2021, ECM], B+(***)
My Prophet [2023, ECM], B+(**)

U SCO

Catchin' Heat [2019, self-released], B+(**)

Uassyn [2019– ]

Zacharya [2019, JazzThing], B+(***)

Jeremy Udden (1978– )

Torchsongs [2003–2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
Plainville [2008, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)
If the Past Seems So Bright [2011, Sunnyside], B+(*)
w/John McNeil, Akyer Kobrinsky, Anthony Pinciotti: Hush Point III [2017, Sunnyside], B+(*)
Three in Paris [2018, Sunnyside], B+(***)
Wishing Flower [2023, Sunnyside], B+(*)

Yuma Uesaka (1991– )

w/Marilyn Crispell: Streams [2018, Not Two], B+(***)
w/Cat Toren, Colin Hinton: Ocelot [2020, 577 Records], B+(***)

Birgit Ulher (1961– )

w/Franz Hautzinger: Kleine Trompetenmusik [2018, Ralative Pitch], B–

Lars-Göran Ulander

Live at the Glenn Miller Café [2004, Ayler], B+

Matt Ulery

By a Little Light [2012, Greenleaf Music, 2CD], B+(*)
In the Ivory [2013–2014, Greenleaf Music, 2CD], B+(*)
Pollinator [2019, Woolgathering], B+(**)
Become Giant [2021, Woolgathering], B+(**)

Fernando Ulibarri

Transform [2013, self-released], B+(*)

Lisa Ullén (1964– )

w/Elsa Bergman, Anna Lund: Space [2021, Relative Pitch], B+(***)
Heirloom [2023, Fönstret], B+(**)
Space: Embrace the Space [2024, Relative Pitch], B+(***)

David Ullmann

Falling [2011, Wet Cash], B+(*)
Corduroy [2014, Little Sky], B+(**)
The David Ullmann Group: Sometime [2018, Little Sky], B

Tomas Ulrich

w/Elliott Sharp, Carlos Zingaro, Ken Filiano: T.E.C.K. String Quartet [2007, Clean Feed], B+(*)

The Underflow [2019– ]

Instant Opaque Evening [2020, Blue Chopsticks], B

Underpool

Unhinged Sextet

Clarity [2014, OA2], B
Don't Blink [2016, OA2], B

The United States Air Force Band

The Jazz Heritage Series 2009 Radio Broadcasts [2009, self-released, 3CD], C–
Cool Yule [2009, self-released], B
The Jazz Heritage Series 2010 Radio Broadcasts [2010, self-released, 3CD], C–
The Jazz Heritage Series 2011 Radio Broadcasts [2011, The United States Air Force Band], C
The United States Air Force Academy Band: The Falconaires: Sharing the Freedom [2010, self-released], B–
The Jazz Heritage Series 2017 Radio Broadcasts [2017, The USAF Academy Band, 3CD], C+
Veterans of Jazz [2017, self-released], D+
The Jazz Heritage Series 2018 Radio Broadcasts [2018, self-released], C
Best of the Jazz Heritage Series Volume 1 [2018, self-released], B–
Global Reach [2018, self-released], C
The Jazz Heritage Series: 2019 Radio Broadcasts [2019, self-released, 4CD], C–
The United States Air Force Band Airmen of Note: Air Power! [2019, self-released], B–
Jazz Heritage Series: 2019 Highlights [2019, self-released], B
The 2021 Jazz Heritage Series [2021, self-released], C+
The 2022 Jazz Heritage Series [2022, self-released], B–

Universal Indians

w/Joe McPhee: Skullduggery [2014, Clean Feed], B+(***)

University of Toronto Jazz Orchestra

Sweet Ruby Suite [2016, UofT Jazz], B+(*)
University of Toronto 12Tet: Trillium Falls [2016, UofT Jazz], B
University of Toronto 12Tet: When Day Slips Into Night [2018, UofT Jazz], B+(*)

Tadataka Unno (1980– )

Unscientific Italians

Play the Music of Bill Frisell Vol. 1 [2019, Hora], A–

Adam Unsworth

Excerpt This! [2006, Adam Unsworth], B+(*)
w/Byron Olson, John Vanore: Balance [2009–2011, Acoustical Concepts], B+(*)

Upper Left Trio [2003– ]

Sell Your Soul Side [2006, Origin], B+(**)
Three [2007, Origin], B+(*)
Ulternative [2011, Origin], B+(***)

The Uptown Quintet

Live in New York [2004, Cellar Live], B+(*)

Stein Urheim

Downhill Uplift [2018, Hubro], B

Nicholas Urie (1985– )

Excerpts From an Online Dating Service [2008, Red Piano], B
My Garden [2010, Red Piano], B

The U.S. Army Blues

Swamp Romp: Voodoo Boogaloo [2008, self-released], B
Live at Blues Alley [2015, self-released], C
Swinging in the Holidays [2017, self-released], C

Dillon Vado

Never Weather: Blissonance [2019, Ridgeway], B+(*)

Ole Morten Vågan (1979– )

Harvey Valdes

Point Counter Point [2016, self-released], B+(***)

Vinson Valega (1965– )

Biophilia [2009, Consilience Productions], B+(*)

Johnnie Valentino (1957– )

Stingy Brim [2004, Omnitone], B+(***)

João Valinho

w/Luis Vicente, Marcelo dos Reis, Salvoandrea Lucifora: Light Machina [2020, Multikulti Projject], B+(***)

Giulia Valle (1972– )

Colorista [2004, Fresh Sound New Talent], B
Danza Imprevista [2006, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)

Colin Vallon (1980– )

Ailleurs [2006, Hatology], B+(**)
Rruga [2010, ECM], B+(**)
Le Vent [2013, ECM], B+(**)

The Vampires

The Vampires Meet Lionel Loueke [2017, Earshift Music], B+(*)

Kobe Van Cauwenberghe

Ghost Trance Septet Plays Anthony Braxton [2021, El Negocito], B+(***)

Bo van de Graaf (1957– )

Live: Jazz Is Free and So Are We! [2007, Icdisc], B+(**)
Sold Out: 25 Soundtracks [2009, Icdisc], B
Eccentric Music for Audio Hunters [2002–2016, Icdisc], B

Dylan van der Schyff

The Definition of a Toy [2003, Songlines], B+

Raoul van der Weide

Els Vandeweyer

w/Fred Van Hove, Paul Lovens, Martin Blume: Quat: Live at Hasselt [2011, No Business], B+(***)

Kalia Vandever

Regrowth [2022, New Amsterdam], B+(***)

Marike van Dijk

w/Jeff Taylor, Katell Keineg: The Stereography Project Feat. Jeff Taylor and Katell Keinig [2018, Hert/Membran], B
Marika van Dijk Nonet: Stranded [2022, Brooklyn Jazz Underground/ZenneZ], B+(**)

Ben Van Gelder (1988– )

w/Tony Tixier, Tom Berkmann, Mathias Ruppnig: Scopes [2019, Whirlwind], B+(**)

Jordan VanHemert

Nomad [2021, Origin], B+(*)
Deep in the Soil [2023, Origin], B+(**)

Peter Van Huffel (1978– )

Silvester Battlefield [2006, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)
w/Sophie Tassignon: Hufflignon [2008, Clean Feed], B–
w/Michael Bates, Jeff Davis: Boom Crane [2013, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
Peter Van Huffel's Gorilla Mask: Bite My Blues [2013, Clean Feed], B+(*)
w/Alex Maksymiw: Kronix [2015, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(*)
Gorilla Mask: Iron Lung [2016, Clean Feed], A–
Gorilla Mask: Brain Drain [2019, Clean Feed], B+(***)
Peter Van Huffel's Callisto: Meandering Demons [2022, Clean Feed], B+(***)

Rick VanMatre

Lines Above [2013, Summit], B+(*)

Raphael Vanoli

Bibrax [2017, Shhpuma], B+(*)

Andrew Van Tassel

It's Where You Are [2016, Tone Rogue], B+(*)

Albert Van Veenendaal (1956– )

w/Fabrizio Puglisi: Duets for Prepared, Unprepared and Toy Pianos [2004, Evil Rabbit], B+(**)
w/Meinrad Kneer, Yonga Sun: Predictable Point of Impact [2006, Evil Rabbit], A–
Minimal Damage [2007–2009, Evil Rabbit], A–
Two Al's: w/Alan Purves: And the Cowgirls Kept On Dancing [2013, Brokken], A–

Paul van Wageningen

VW Brothers: w/Marc van Wageningen: Muziek [2010, Patois], B+(*)

Marcos Varela

San Ygnacio [2012, Origin], B

Jacob Varmus

Terminal Stillness [2012, Crows' Kin], B+(*)
Aegean: For Three Generations of Jazz Lovers [2015, Crows' Kin], B+(**)

Matt Vashlishan (1982– )

No Such Thing [2008, Origin], B+(***)

Emmanuel Vaughan-Lee

Borrowed Time [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+

Mike Vax

w/Ron Romm: Collaboration [2017, Summit], B+(**)

Nick Vayenas

Synesthesia [2007, World Culture Music], B

Vector Families

For Those About to Jazz/Rock We Salute You [2017, Sunnyside], A–

Donald Vega

Tomorrows [2008, Imagery], B+(*)

Cornelius Veit

w/Eugen Prieur, Jörg Fischer: Stromraum [2012–2013, Spore Print], B+(***)

Velkro

Don't Wait for the Revolution [2014, Clean Feed], A
Too Lazy to Panic [2016, Clean Feed], A–

Phil Venable

Bassworks, Vol. 1 [2022, Soul City Sounds], B+(*)

Vin Venezia

Fifth and Adams [2015–2016, Bluejazz], B
The Venetian [2023, Innervision], B+(**)

Andrea Veneziani

w/Kenny Werner: Oltreoceano [2011, self-released], B+(**)
The Lighthouse [2022, self-released], A–

Alex Ventling

w/Hein Westgaard: In Orbit, B+(**)

Piet Verbist (1961– )

Zygomatik [2012, Origin], B+(***)
Piet Verbist Zygomatik: Cattitude [2014, Origin], B+(**)
Suite Réunion [2018, Origin], B+(***)
Secret Exit to Another Dimension [2021, Origin], B+(*)
Flamenco Jazz Summit: El Mar Empieza Aquí [2023, Origin], B+(***)

Javier Vercher (1978– )

Introducing the Javier Vercher Trio [2003, Fresh Sound], B+(*)
w/Ferenc Nemeth, David Kikoski: Imaginary Realm [2011, Dreamers Collective], B+(**)
Wish You Were Here [2014, Musikoz], B+(***)

Robin Verheyen (1983– )

Starbound [2009, Pirouet], B+(**)

Martina Verhoeven

Martina Verhoeven Quintet: Driven: Live at Roadburn 2022 [2022, Klanggalerie], B+(***)

Vernacular

The Little Bird [2003, Astral Spirits], B+(***)

Gary Versace

All for Now [2019, SteepleChase], B+(**)

Raf Vertessen

Raf Vertessen Quartet: LOI [2018, El Negocito]

The Verve Jazz Ensemble

It's About Time [2012, self-released], B+(*)
Connect the Dots [2018, self-released], B

Martti Vesala (1981– )

Martti Vesala Soundpost Quintet: Helsinki Soundpost [2016, Ozella], B

Vestbo Trio

Gentlemen . . . [2019, Dog Hound], B+(*)

Harry Vetro

Northern Ranger [2018, T.Sound], B+(**)
Northern Ranger: Eastern Stranger [2019, self-released, EP], B+(**)

Andrés Vial

Andrés Vial Plays Thelonious Monk: Sphereology Volume One [2018, Chromatic Audio], B+(**)
w/Dezron Douglas, Eric McPherson: Gang of Threee [2019, Chromatic Audio], B+(***)
When Is Ancient? [2020, Chromatic Audio], B+(**)

Vibrational Therapists

The Radius of the Mind [2002, Vibrational Therapists], B+

Luís Vicente

w/Vasco Trilla: A Brighter Side of Darkness [2018, Clean Feed], B+(*)
Maré [2017, Cipsela], B+(**)
w/Seppe Gebruers, Onno Govaert: Room With No Name [2019, Fundacja Sluchaj], B+(*)
w/John Dikeman, William Parker, Hamid Drake: Goes Without Saying, but It's Got to Be Said [2020, JACC], A–
Luís Vicente Trio: Chanting in the Name Of [2021, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Luis Vicente 4tet: House in the Valley [2021, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Luis Vicente Trio: Come Down Here [2023, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Vicious World

Plays the Music of Rufus Wainwright [2010, Spinaround], B+(***)

Geoff Vidal (1980– )

She Likes That [2009, Arts and Music Factory], B

Erlend Viken

w/Jo Berger Myrhe, Thomas Strønen: Djupet [2022, OK World], B+(**)

Albert Vila

Albert Vila Trio: w/Doug Weiss, Rudy Royston: Reality Is Nuance [2022, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)

Daniel Villarreal

Lados B [2020, International Anthem], A–

Liba Villavecchia

Zaidan [2021, Clean Feed], B+(***)
Liba Villavecchia Trio: Birchwood [2022, Clean Feed], B+(***)

Eyal Vilner (1985– )

Introducing the Eyal Vilner Big Band [2010, Gut String], B+(*)
Almost Sunrise [2014, Gut String], B+(**)

Melvin Vines (1952– )

Harlem Jazz Machine [2010, Movi], B+(***)

Will Vinson

It's Alright With Three [2017, Criss Cross], B+(**)
w/Gilad Hekselman, Antonio Sanchez: Trio Grande [2019, Whirlwind], B+(***)
Tripwire [2021, Whirlwind], B+(***)
Trio Grande: w/Gilad Hekselman, Nate Wood: Urban Myth [2023, Whirlwind], B+(**)

Juan Vinuesa

Juan Vinuesa Jazz Quartet: Blue Shots From Chicago [2018, NoBusiness], B+(***)

Violin Jazz

The Music of Eddie South [2009, Dorian Sono Luminus]

David Virelles (1983– )

Motion [2007, Justin Time]
Continuum [2012, Pi], B+(**)
Mbokó [2013, ECM], B+(**)
Antenna [2016, ECM, EP], B+(**)
Gnosis [2016, ECM], B+(*)
Igbó Alákorin (The Singer's Groove) Vol I & II [2017, Pi], A–
Nuna [2020, Pi], B+(**)
Carta [2022, Intakt], B+(**)

Alex Vittum

Prism [2010, Prefecture], B+(*)

Jerry Vivino (1954– )

Walkin' With the Wazmo [2006, Zoho], B
Back East [2013, Blujazz], B+(**)
Coast to Coast [2005–2017, Blujazz], B+(**)

Maddie Vogler

While We Have Time [2022, Origin], B+(**)

Jonathan Voltzok (1983– )

More to Come [2008, Kol Yo], B+(**)

Jay T. Vonada

United [2017, Summit], B+(***)

Marco Von Orelli

Close Ties on Hidden Lanes [2010, Hatology], B
Alluring Prospect [2015, Hatology], B+(*)
Big Bold Back Bone: In Search of the Emerging Species [2015, Shhpuma], B
Big Bold Back Bone: Emerge [2015, Wide Ear], B+(*)

Luzia Von Wyl

Frost [2014, Hatology]

Bilana Voutchkova (1972– )

w/Susana Santos Silva: Bagra [2021, Relative Pitch], B

Giancarlo Vulcano

My Funny Detective [2008, Distant Second], B+(*)
Unfinished Spaces [2011, Distant Second], B+(**)

Mark Wade

Event Horizon [2014, self-released], B+(**)
Moving Day [2017, self-released], B+(**)

Frank Wagner (1980– )

FLoating Holiday [2016, MEII], B

Rob Wagner

w/Hamid Drake, Nobu Ozaki: Trio [2005, Valid], A–

Nasheet Waits

Equality: Alive at MPI [2008, Fresh Sound New Talent], A–

Wako

Wako [2019, Øra Fonogram], B+(*)
Ut Av Det Nye [2022, Øra Fonogram], B+(**)

Adam Waldman

Kairos 4tet: Everything We Hold [2013, Naim Jazz], B+(**)

Devin Brahja Waldman

Cosmic Brahjas / Closer to the Tones [2011–2013, self-released, 2CD], B+(**)
Sir Real Live at Resonance [2014, self-released], B+(**)
Tiny People Having a Meeting: Tiny People Having a Meeting [2015, Black & Grey/Fast Speaking Music], B+(***)
Wisdomatic [2016, Fast Speaking Music], A–
Brahja [2019, RR Gems], B+(***)
w/Hamid Drake: Mediumistic Methodology [2019, Astral Spirits], B+(**)

Michael Waldrop

Time Within Itself [2014, Origin], B
Origin Suite [2017, Origin], B–
Time Frames [2019–2020, Origin], B+(***)

Theo Walentiny

Looking Glass [2020, self-released], B+(*)

Mat Walerian

w/Matthew Shipp: The Uppercut: Live at Okuden [2012, ESP-Disk], B+(***)
w/Matthew Shipp, Hamid Drake: Jungle: Live at Okuden [2012, ESP-Disk, 2CD], B+(***)
w/Matthew Shipp, William Parker: Toxic: This Is Beautiful Because We Are Beautiful People [2015, ESP-Disk], B+(**)
Okuden Quartet: w/Matthew Shipp, William Parker, Hamid Drake: Every Dog Has Its Day but It Doesn't Matter Because Fat Cats Is Getting Fatter [2020, ESP-Disk, 2CD], A–

Brad Walker

Brad Walker + Extended: Side by Side [2021, self-released], B+(***)

Ken Walker

Terra Firma [2002, Synergy Music], B+(**)

Mike Walker (1962– )

Skip Walker

Tina's Contemplation: A Reflection on the Genius of Tina Brooks [2022, Skip Walker Music], B+(***)

Walking Distance

w/Jason Moran: Freebird by Walking Distance feat. Jason Moran [2018, Sunnyside], B+(***)

Eli Wallace

w/Jon Arkin, Karl Evangelista: Cabbages, Captain, and King [2014, Edgetone], B+(***)

Johannes Wallmann (1974– )

The Town Musicians [2013, Fresh Sounds New Talent], B+(***)
Love Wins [2017, Fresh Sound New Talent]
Day and Night [2018, Shifting Paradigm]
Precarious Towers [2022, Shifting Paradigm], B+(**)

Brian Walsh

Quoan: w/Daniel Rosenboom, Sam Minaie, Mark Ferber: Fine Dining [2017, Orenda], B+(**)

Justin Walter (1978– )

Stars [2011, Walter], B

Kris Wanders (1946– )

In Remembrance of the Human Race [2009, Not Two], B+(**)
w/Mani Neumeier: Taken by Surprise [2011, Not Two], B+(*)

Ben Wanicur

The Excluded Middle [2012, Middle PAth], B+(***)

Greg Ward (1982– )

Greg Ward's Fitted Shards: South Side Story [2010, 19–8], B
Greg Ward's Phonic Juggernaut [2011, Thirsty Ear], B+(*)
Touch My Beloved's Thought [2016, Greenleaf Music], A–
Greg Ward Presents Rogue Parade: Stomping Off From Greenwood [2017, Greenleaf Music], B–
w/Jason Stein, Matt Lux, Marcus Evans, Chad Taylor: 85bears [2020, Ears & Eyes], B+(***)
Greg Ward's Rogue Parade: Dion's Quest [2021, Sugah Hoof], B–

Jabbo Ware

Vignettes in the Spirit of Ellington [2001, Y'all of New York], B+(***)

Marta Warelis (1986– )

w/Carlos "Zingaro", Helena Espvall, Marcelo dos Reis: Turquoise Dream [2019, JACC], B+(**)
w/Frank Rosaly, Aaron Lumley, John Dikeman: Sunday at De Ruimte [2020, Doek RAW], B+(***)
A Grain of Earth [2021, Relative Pitch], B+(**)
Omawi: w/Onno Govaert, Wilbert De Joode: Waive [2021, Relative Pitch], B+(**)
w/Andy Moor: Escape [2022, Relative Pitch], B+(**)

Kenny Warren

Sweet World [2023, Out of Your Head], B+(**)

Chris Washburne

Paradise in Trouble [2002, Jazzheads]
Fields of Moons [2009, Jazzheads], B+(**)

Kamasi Washington (1981– )

The Epic [2015, Brainfeeder, 3CD], B+(**)
Harmony of Difference [2017, Young Turks, EP], B+(*)
Heaven and Earth [2018, Young Turks, 2CD], B+(***)
Fearless Movement [2024, Young], B+(***)

John Wasson (1956– )

John Wasson's Strata Big Band: Chronicles [2022, MAMA], B–

Kobie Watkins

Involved [2006, Origin], B
Movement [2017, Origin], B+(**)

Mark Watkins

Four + Six: Four + Six [2024, Jazz Hang], A–

Reggie Watkins (1971– )

One for Miles, One for Maynard [2014, Corona Music], B+(**)

Wave Mechanics Union

Futher to Fly [2012, HX Music], B–

Waverly Seven [2006– ]

Yo! Bobby [2006, Anzic, 2 CD], B

The Way Ahead

Bells, Ghosts and Other Saints [2017, Clean Feed], B+(*)

Way North

Fearless and Kind [2018, self-released], B+(**)

Web Web [2017– ]

w/Max Herre: Web Max II [2023, Compost], B+(*)

Doug Webb (1960– )

Midnight [2009, Posi-Tone], B+(**)
Renovations [2010, Posi-Tone], B+(***)
Swing Shift [2009, Posi-Tone], B+(***)
Another Scene [2013, Posi-Tone], B+(**)
Triple Play [2014, Posi-Tone], B–
Sets the Standard [2016, VSOP], B+(*)
Fast Friends [2018, Posi-Tone], B+(**)
Apples and Oranges [2020, Posi-Tone], B+(***)

Anna Webber (1984– )

Percussive Mechanics [2012, Pirouet], B+(*)
Simple [2014, Skirl], B+(***)
Refraction [2014, Pirouet], B+(*)
Anna Webber's Simple Trio: Binary [2016, Skirl], B+(***)
Clockwise [2017, Pi], B+(***)
Shimmer Wince [2023, Intakt]
w/Matt Mitchell: Capacious Aeration [2023, Tzadik], B+(**)
Webber/Morris Big Band: Both Are True [2018, Greenleaf Music], B+(**)
Rectangles [2019, Out of Your Head Untamed], B+(**)
Shimmer Dance [2022, Intakt], B+(**)
Idiom [2019, Pi, 2CD], B+(***)

Christian Weber (1972– )

w/Hans Koch, Michael Moser, Martin Siewert, Christian Wolfarth: 3 Suits and a Violin [2002, Hatology]

Florian Weber (1977– )

w/Jeff Denson, Ziv Ravitz: Minsarah [2006, Enja/Justin Time], B+(**)
Minsarah: Blurring the Lines [2010, Enja]
Biosphere [2011, Enja], B+(**)

Katharina Weber (1958– )

Woven Time: Piano Solo [2007, Intakt]
w/Barry Guy, Balts Nill: Games and Improvisations: Hommages à György Kurtàg [2011, Intakt]
w/Fred Frith, Fredy Studer: It Rolls [2014, Intakt], B+(**)
In Marta's Garden: Piano Solo [2022, Intakt], B+(*)

Philip Weberndoerfer

Tides [2023, Shifting Paradigm], B+(**)

Colin Webster

w/Andrew Lisle, Alex Ward: Red Kite [2014, Raw Tonk], B+(**)
Colin Webster Large Ensemble: First Meeting [2022, Raw Tonk], B+(***)

Michael Webster

Momentus [2011, OA2], B+(*)

Cory Weeds

Cory Weeds Quintet: Live at Frankie's Jazz Club [2019, Cellar Live], B+(*)
O Sole Mio! Music From the Motherland [2019, Cellar Music], B+(**)
What Is There to Say? [2021, Cellar Music], B+(*)
Cory Weeds Quartet: Just Coolin' [2021, Cellar Live], B+(**)

WeFreeStrings

Love in the Form of Sacred Outrage [2021, ESP-Disk], B+(***)

Christian Weidner (1976– )

The Inward Song [2010, Pirouet], B

Bram Weijters (1980– )

Sam Weinberg

Sam Weinberg Trio: w/Chris Lightcap, Tom Rainey: Implicatures [2022, Astral Spirits], A–

Bastian Weinhold (1986– )

River Styx [2010, self-released], B+(*)
Cityscape [2014, Frame Music], B

Nils Weinhold

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

Aaron Weinstein

A Handful of Stars [2005, Arbors], B+(***)
w/John Pizzarelli: Blue Too [2007, Arbors], B+(**)

Randy Weinstein

Harmonimonk [2023, Random Chance], B+(**)

Sam Weiser (1994– )

Sam I Am [2009, Disappear], B+(*)

Dan Weiss (1977– )

Timshel [2008, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Fourteen [2012, Pi], B–
Sixteen: Drummers Suite [2014, Pi], B
Starebaby [2018, Pi], B
Dan Weiss Starebaby: Natural Selection [2020, Pi]
Dan Weiss Trio: Dedication [2020, Cygnus], B+(**)
Even Odds [2023, Cygnus], A–

David Weiss (1964– )

Breathing Room [2001, Fresh Sound New Talent]
The Mirror [2004, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+
New Jazz Composers Octet: The Turning Gate [2005, Motema Music], B+(***)
Snuck In [2008, Sunnyside], B+(***)
Snuck Out [2008, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Venture Inward [2008, Posi-Tone], B+(*)
Endangered Species: The Music of Wayne Shorter [2012, Motéma], B+(**)
David Weiss & Point of Departure: Wake Up Call [2015, Ropeadope], A–

Ezra Weiss (1979– )

Persephone [2005, Umoja], B+
Get Happy [2006, Roark], B
Alice in Wonderland: A Jazz Musical [2009, Northwest Childrens Theater and School], B
The Shirley Horn Suite [2010, Roark], B+(***)
Our Path to This Moment [2012, Roark], B+(*)
Before You Know It: Live in Portland [2013, Roark], A–
Ezra Weiss Big Band: We Limit Not the Truth of God [2019, OA2], B+(**)

Mort Weiss (1935– )

The B3 and Me [2003, SMS Jazz], B+(**)
Mort Weiss Meets Sam Most [2006, SMS Jazz], B+(*)
w/Ron Escheté: All Too Soon [2008, SMS Jazz], B+(**)
Raising the Bar [2009, SMS Jazz], B+(***)
Mort Weiss Meets Bill Cunliffe [2010, SMS Jazz], B+(***)
I'll Be Seeing You [2012, SMS Jazz], A–
A Giant Step Out and Back [2013, SMS Jazz], A–
Mort Weiss Is a Jazz Reality Show [2015, SMS Jazz], A–

Alex Weitz

Rule of Thirds [2022, Outside In Music], B+(***)

Neil Welch (1985– )

Boxwork [2009, Table & Chairs], B+(**)

Shea Welsh

Arrival [2017, Blujazz], B–

Daniel Weltlinger

Koblenz [2012–2013, Rectify], B+(**)
Samoreau: A Tribute to the Fans of Django Reinhardt [2017, Rectify], B+(**)

Ben Wendel (1976– )

Simple Song [2007, Sunnyside], B
w/Harish Raghavan, Nate Wood: Act [2009, Bju'ecords], B+(*)
Frame [2011, Sunnyside], B+(**)
The Seasons [2018, Motéma], B+(*)
High Heart [2020, Edition], B
All One [2020–2022, Edition], B

Björn Wennås

Static [2004, Beartones], B

Bobby West

Big Trippin' [2023, Soulville Sound], B+(*)

Westchester Jazz Orchestra

All In [2007, WJO], B+(*)
Maiden Voyage Suite [2011, WJO], B

Stian Westerhus

w/Maja S.K. Ratkje: All Losses Are Restored [2024, Crispin Glover], B

The Westerlies

Wherein Lies the Good [2019, Westerlies], B+(***)

Western Jazz Collective

The Music of Andrew Rathbun [2024, Origin], U

Western Michigan University Jazz Orchestra

Turkish Delight [2018, Blujazz], B+(*)

James Westfall (1981– )

The Wee Trio: Capitol Diner Vol. 1 [2007, Bionic], B+(***)
The Wee Trio: Capitol Diner Vol. 2 Animal Style [2010, Bionic], B
The Wee Trio: Ashes to Ashes: A David Bowie Intraspective [2011, Bionic], B

Hein Westgaard

Hein Westgaard Trio: First as Farce [2022, Nice Things], A–
w/Katt Hernandez, Raymond Strid: The Knapsack, the Hat, and the Horn [2022, Gotta Let It Out], B+(**)

Galen Weston

Plugged In [2015, Blujazz], B
The Space Between [2017, Blujazz], B

Tom Wetmore

The Desired Effect [2011, Crosstown], B

Jennifer Wharton

Jennifer Wharton's Bonegasm: Bonegasm [2018, Sunnyside], B+(*)
Jennifer Wharton's Bonegasm: Not a Novelty [2020, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Jennifer Wharton's Bonegasm: Grit and Grace [2023, Sunnyside], B+(***)

Andy Wheelock

Whee 3 Trio in the Wheelhouse [2024, OA2], U

Whirl

Chris White

w/Lara Driscoll: Firm Roots [2020, Firm Roots], B+(**)

David White

The Chase [2013, Mister Shepherd], B+(*)

Glenn White (1973– )

Sacred Machines [2007, OA2], B

Matt White

Fight the Big Bull: Dying Will Be Easy [2006, Clean Feed], B+(*)
Fight the Big Bull: All Is Gladness in the Kingdom [2009, Clean Feed], B+(***)

Matt White

The Super Villain Jazz Band [2013, Artists Recording Collective], B+(**)

Walter White

Most Triumphant [2013, Summit], B+(*)
BB XL [2020, Walter White Music], B

White Out [1998– ]

Red Shift [1998, Ecstatic Peace]
w/Nels Cline: Accidental Sky [2015, Northern Spy], B+(**)

Brad Whiteley

Presence [2016, Destiny], B+(**)

Jacob Wick

White Rocket: White Rocket [2008, Diatribe], B+(**)
Hungry Cowboy: Dance [2012, Prom Night], B+(**)

Chip Wickham

La Sombra [2017, Lovemonk]
Shamal Wind [2017, Lovemonk], B
Blue to Red [2020, Lovemonk], B–

Jürg Wickihalder (1973– )

w/Chris Wiesendanger: A Feeling for Someone [2007, Intakt]
Jürg Wickihalder Overseas Quartet: Furioso [2009, Intakt]
Jürg Wickihalder European Quartet: w/Irène Schweizer: Jump! [2011, Intakt]
Jürg Wickihalder Orchestra: w/Tim Krohn, Manuel Perovic: Narziss Und Echo [2011, Intakt]
w/Barry Guy, Lucas Niggli: Beyond [2016, Intakt], B+(***)

Mareike Wiening (1987– )

Metropolis Paradise [2018, Greenleaf Music], B+(*)
Future Memories [2020, Greenleaf Music], B+(*)
Reveal [2023, Greenleaf Music], B+(***)

Steve Wiest (1957– )

Steve Wiest and Phröntrange: The High Road [2016, Blujazz], B–

Håvard Wiik (1975– )

This Is Not a Waltz [2016, Moserobie], B+(***)
w/Tim Daisy: Slight Return [2023, Relay], B+(***)

Howard Wiley

The Angola Project [2006, CDBaby], B
12 Gates to the City [2008, HNIC Music], B+(***)

Ken Wiley

Jazz Horn Redux [2014, Krug Park Music], B+(*)

Rob Wilkerson (1973– )

Imaginary Landscape [2002, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+

Corey Wilkes (1979– )

Drop It [2007, Delmark], B+(***)
Cries From Tha Ghetto [2008, Pi], B+(*)

Immanuel Wilkins (1997– )

Omega [2020, Blue Note], A–
The 7th Hand [2022, Blue Note], A–
Blues Blood [2024, Blue Note], U

Ben Williams

State of Art [2011, Concord Jazz], B+(**)
Coming of Age [2014, Concord Jazz], B–

Brad Allen Williams

Lamar [2015, Sojourn], B+(*)

Chris Williams

w/Patrick Shiroishi: Sans Soleil [2021, Astral Spirits], B+(*)
w/Patrick Shiroishi: Sans Soleil II [2022, Astral Spirits], B+(*)

Jamire Williams

But Only After You Have Suffered [2021, International Anthem], B+(*)

The Mary Lou Williams Collective

Zodiac Suite: Revisited [2000–2003, Mary], B+(*)

Steve Williams

w/Eddie Daniels: Steve Williams and Jazz Nation [2010, OA2], B+(*)

Whit Williams

Featuring Slide Hampton and Jimmy Heath [2004, MAMA], B+(*)

Fabian Willmann

Fabian Willman Trio: Balance [2021, CYH], B+(***)

Brian Willson

w/Yuko Fujijama, Dominic Duval: Things Heard Unheard [2005, Deep Listening]

Simon Willson

Good Company [2023, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)

Gaia Wilmer

Gaia Wilmer Large Ensemble: Folia: The Music of Egberto Gismonti [2023, Sunnyside], B+(**)

Spike Wilner (1966– )

Late Night: Live at Smalls [2002–2003, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+
La Tendresse [2011, Posi-Tone], B+(**)

Abram Wilson (1975– )

Jazz Warrior [2004, Dune], B–
Ride! Ferris Wheel to the Modern Day Delta [2007, Dune], B+(**)

Dave Wilson

There Was Never [2015, Zoho], B+(*)
One Night at Chris' [2018, Dave Wilson Music], B+(***)
The Dave Wilson Quartet: Stretching Supreme [2017–2018, Dave Wilson Music], B+(**)

Sarah Wilson

Trapeze Project [2009, Brass Logic], B+(**)
Kaleidoscope [2012, Brass Tonic], B+(**)

Tony Wilson

Pearls Before Swine [2007, Drip Audio], B
w/Peggy Lee, Jon Bentley: Escondido Dreams [2007, Drip Audio], B+(*)
The People Look Like Flowers at Last [2008, Drip Audio], B
A Day's Life [2012, Drip Audio], B+(**)
Waxwing: A Bowl of Sixty Taxidermists [2015, Songlines], B+(**)

Bill Wimmer

Project Omaha [2008, Wimjazz], B+(*)

Wing Walker Orchestra

Hazel [2017, Ears & Eyes], B+(*)

Mark Wingfield

Proof of Light [2014, Moonjune], B
w/Markus Reuter, Asaf Sirkis: Lighthouse [2017, Moonjune], B
w/Gary Husband: Tor and Vale [2018, Moonjune], B

Ben Winkelman

w/Sam Anning, Eric Doob: The Knife [2014, OA2], B+(**)
Heartbeat [2023, OA2], B

Ethan Winogrand

Tangled Tango [2005, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Carl Winther

w/Jerry Bergonzi, Johnny Aman, Anders Mogensen: Tetragonz [2013, Stunt]
w/Jerry Bergonzi: Inner Journey [2016, SteepleChase LookOut], B+(***)
The Modern Jazz Trio With Jerry Bergonzi: Standard Gonz [2021, AMM]
The Modern Jazz Trio With Jerry Bergonzi: Straight Gonz [2021, AMM]
The Modern Jazz Trio With Rick Margitza: Community Standards [2022, AMM], B+(***)

Joe Wittman

w/Vito Dieterle, Jesse Breheney, Josh Davis: Night Out [2022, self-released], B+(*)
Trio Works [2023, self-released], B+(**)

Alex Wintz

Life Cycle [2017, Culture Shock Music], B+(**)

Jon Wirtz

Tourist [2013, self-released], B

David Wise

Till They Lay Me Down [2016, self-released], B+(**)

Wishful Thinking

Wishful Thinking [2005, Clean Feed], B+(*)

David Witham

Spinning the Circle [2006, Cryptogramophone], B+(**)

Woody Witt

Pots and Kettles [2011, Blue Bamboo Music], B+(*)

Florian Wittenburg (1973– )

Artefacts: Solo Electronics [2005–2011, GEMA], B
Aleatoric Inspiration [2009–2014, NurNichtNur], B+(*)
Eagle Prayer [2014–2015, NurNichtNur], B+(**)
Don't Push the Piano Around [2017, NurNichtNur], B+(**)
Four Waves [2018, NurNichtNur], B+(***)

Frank Woeste (1976– )

Pocket Rhapsody [2016, ACT]

John Wojciechowski

Focus [2015, Origin], B+(**)
Swing of the Pendulum [2023, Afar Music], B+(**)

Kuba Wojcik

Minim Experiment: Dark Matter [2016, ForTune], B+(**)

Ksawery Wojcinski

The Soul [2013, ForTune], B+(***)

Warren Wolf

Warren Wolf [2011, Mack Avenue]
Wolfgang [2013, Mack Avenue], B
Chano Pozo: Origins [2023, self-released], B+(*)

Tom Wolfe

Floating on the Silence [2007, Summit]
Solerovescent [2014, Summit], B+(*)

Bob Wolfman

Transition [2012, self-released], C

Michael Wollny (1978– )

Weltentraum [2013, ACT], B+(**)
w/Emile Parisien, Tim Lefebvre, Christian Lillinger: XXXX [2019, ACT], B+(***)

Cory Wong

Quartet / Quintet [2012, self-released], B

Juli Wood

Synnkä Metsä (Dark Forest) [2015, OA2], B+(**)

Curtis Woodbury

Curtis Woodbury [2010, Jazz Hang], B+(**)

Kevin Woods

Trio Linguale: w/John Stowell, Miles Black: Signals [2019, Origin], B+(*)

WoodWired

In the Loop [2017, UT Arlington], B+(**)

Nate Wooley (1974– )

w/C. Spencer Yeh, Audrey Chen, Todd Carter: NCAT [2008, Monotype], B–
w/Christian Weber, Paul Lytton: Six Feet Under [2009, NoBusiness], B+(**)
(Put Your) Hands Together [2010, Clean Feed], B
w/Peter Evans, Jim Black, Paul Lytton: Trumpets and Drums: Live in Ljubljana [2012, Clean Feed], B+(**)
(Sit In) The Throne of Friendship [2012, Clean Feed], B+(**)
w/Hugo Antunes, Chris Corsano: Malus [2012, NoBusiness], B+(**)
w/Hugo Antunes, Jorge Queijo, Mario Costa, Chris Corsano: Purple Patio [2012, NoBusiness], B
w/Ken Vandermark: East by Northwest [2013, Audiographic], B+(**)
w/Dave Rempis, Pascal Niggenkemper, Chis Corsano: From Wolves to Whales [2014, Aerophonic], B+(**)
(Dance to) the Early Music [2015, Clean Feed], A–
w/Ken Vandermark: All Directions Home [2015, Audiographic], B+(***)
Seven Storey Mountain V [2015, Pleasure of the Text], B+(*)
w/Torben Snekkestad: Of Echoing Bronze [2015, Fundacja Sluchaj], B
Argonautica [2016, Firehouse], B+(**)
Knknighgh (Minimal Poetry for Aram Saroyan) [2016, Clean Feed], A–
Columbia Icefield [2017, Northern Spy], B+(*)
From Wolves to Whales: Strandwal [2017, Aerophonic, 2CD], B+(***)
Seven Storey Mountain VI [2019, Pyroclastic], B+(*)
w/Liudas Mockunas, Barry Guy, Arkadijus Gotesmanas: NOX [2019, NoBusiness], B+(*)
Columbia Icefield: Ancient Songs of Burlap Heroes [2021, Pyroclastic], B+(**)

Josh Workman

Jumpin' at the Border [2004, Tetrachord Music], B+

Stephane Wrembel (1974– )

w/David Grisman: Gypsy Rumble [2005, Amoeba Music], B

Aaron Immanuel Wright (1979– )

Eleven Daughters [2009, Origin], B

Brandon Wright

Boiling Point [2009, Posi-Tone], B+(***)
Journeyman [2011, Posi-Tone], B+(**)

Cory Wright

Apples + Oranges [2012, Singlespeed Music], B+(**)

J.J. Wright

Inward Looking Outward [2013, Ropeadope], B+(**)

Matthew Wright (1977– )

Locked Hybrids [2020, Relative Pitch], B

Rik Wright

Rik Wright's Fundamental Forces: Subtle Energy [2016, Hipsync], B+(*)

Pawel Wszolek

Faith [2016, ForTune], B+(**)

Eric Wyatt

Look to the Sky [2017, Whaling City Sound], B+(**)

XY Quartet

XY [2013, Nusica], A–

Michiyo Yagi

w/Ingebrigt Håker Flaten, Paal Nilssen-Love: Live! At Super Deluxe! [2005, Bomba], B+(**)
w/Lasse Marhaug, Paal Nilssen-Love: Angular Mass [2011, PNL], B
w/Joe McPhee, Paal Nilssen-Love, Lasse Marhaug: Soul Stream [2013, PNL], B+(*)

Tal Yahalom

w/Almog Sharvit, Ben Silashi: Kadawa [2017, self-released], B+(**)

Maral Yakshieva (1968– )

Hideo Yamaki

Inaugural Sound Clash for the 2 Americas [2017, M.O.D. Technologies], B+(***)

Eri Yamamoto (1970– )

Cobalt Blue [2006, Thirsty Ear], B+(**)
Duologue [2008, AUM Fidelity], B+(**)
Redwoods [2008, AUM Fidelity], B+(**)
In Each Day, Something Good [2009, AUM Fidelity], B+(*)
Firefly [2012, AUM Fidelity], B+(*)
Life [2016, AUM Fidelity], B+(**)
Eri Yamamoto Trio and Choral Chameleon: Goshu Ondo Suite [2018, AUM Fidelity], A–
w/Chad Fowler, William Parker, Steve Hirsh: Sparks [2022, Mahakala Music], A–
A Woman With a Purple Wig [2022, Mahakala Music], B+(*)
Sparks Quartet: w/Chad Fowler, William Parker, Steve Hirsh: Live at the Vision Festival XXVI [2022, Mahakala Music], B+(**)
Colors of the Night Trio [2022, Mahakala Music], B+(**)

Miki Yamanaka (1990– )

Human Dust Suite [2020, Inside Out Music], B+(**)
Shades of Rainbow [2023, Cellar Music], B+(**)

Yuko Yamaoka

Diary 2005–2015: Yuko Yamaoka Plays the Music of Satoko Fujii [2018, Libra, 2CD], B+(**)

Yong Yandsen

Hungry Ghosts [2018, Nakama], B+(***)

Jeong Lim Yang

Zodiac Suite: Reassured [2021, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(***)

John Yao (1977– )

In the Now [2011, Innova], B+(*)
John Yao and His 17-Piece Instrument: Flip-Flop [2014, See Tao], B+(***)
John Yao's Triceratops: How We Do [2018, See Tao], B+(**)
John Yao's Triceratops: Off-Kilter [2022, See Tao], B+(***)

Craig Yaremko

CYO3 [2013, Origin], B+(**)

Yuri Yaremtchuk (1951– )

w/Mark Tokar, Klaus Kugel: Yatoku [2007, Not Two], B+(**)

Greg Yasinitsky

Greg Yasinitsky Yazz Band: New Normal [2019–2020, Origin], B

Fumio Yasuda

w/Theo Bleckmann: Schumann's Favored Bar Songs [2009, Winter & Winter]

Saco Yasuma

Another Rain [2006, Leaf Note], B+(***)

Alon Yavnai (1969– )

Travel Notes [2008, ObliqSound], B+(***)

Jason Yeager

Affirmation [2014, Inner Circle Music], B
New Songs of Resistance [2018, Outside In Music], B+(*)
Unstuck in Time: The Kurt Vonnegut Suite [2022, Sunnyside], B+(**)

C. Spencer Yeh

w/Ken Vandermark: Schlager [2015, Audiographic], B+(**)

Joel Yennior

Big City Circus [2007, Brass Wheel], B+(**)

Yerba Buena Stompers [2001– ]

Dawn Club Favorites [2001, Stomp Off], A–
Barbary Coast Favorites [2001, Stomp Off], B+(**)
New Orleans Favorites [2002, Stomp Off], A–
San Diego Favorites [2002–2003, Diamondstack], B+(*)
San Francisco Bay Blues [2005, Stomp Off], B+(***)
Duff Campbell's Revenge [2005, Diamondstack], B+(***)
The Yama-Yama Man [2007, Stomp Off], A–

Alper Yilmaz (1969– )

Over the Clouds [2009, Kayique], B+(**)

Darryl Yokley (1982– )

Darryl Yokley's Sound Reformation: Pictures at an African Exhibition [2018, Truth Revolution], B

Yokota Yoshimi

w/Susie Ibarra, Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe: Flower of Sulphur [2018, Thrill Jockey], B+(**)

Jordan Young

Cymbal Melodies [2012, Posi-Tone], B

Katherine Young

Further Secret Origins [2009, Porter], B
Pretty Monsters [2010, Public Eyesore], B+(**)
Releasing Bound Water From Green Material [2012, Prom Night, EP], B+(*)

Neil C. Young (1973– )

El Camino [2011, Canadian American], B+(*)

Reggie Young (1936– )

Forever Young [2017, Whaling City Sound], B+(*)

Brandee Younger (1983– )

Soul Awakening [2012, self-released], B+(***)
Wax and Wane [2016, Revive Music, EP], B+(*)
Somewhere Different [2021, Impulse!], B+(**)
Brand New Life [2023, Impulse], B+(*)

Yuganaut

This Musicship [2005, ESP-Disk], B+(**)

Shingo Yuji

Introducing Shingo Yuji [2012, Yujipan Music], B+(*)

Yussef Kamaal

Black Focus [2016, Brownswood], B+(*)

Glenn Zaleski (1987– )

My Ideal [2014, Sunnyside], B+(*)
The Question [2020, Sunnyside], B+(*)

Mark Zaleski

Days, Months, Years [2016, self-released], B+(**)

Per Zanussi

Zanussi 5: Live in Coimbra [2013, Clean Feed], A–
w/Vestnorsk Jazzensemble: Li (and the Infinite Game) [2022, Clean Feed], B+(**)

Flavio Zanuttini

Flavio Zanuttini Opacipapa: Born Baby Born [2018, Clean Feed], A–

Samir Zarif (1980– )

Starting Point [2010, Mythology], B+(**)

Paul Zauner (1959– )

Soil [2006, PAO/BluJazz], B+(***)
w/David Murray: Roots n' Wings [2019, PAO/Blujazz], B+(***)

Z-Country Paradise

Live in Lisbon [2016, Leo], A–

The Zebra Street Band

Shirwku [2021, Trytone], A–

Zed Trio

Lost Transitions [2010, Ayler], B+(***)

Jeppe Zeeberg (1988– )

It's the Most Basic Thing You Can Do on a Boat [2014, Barefoot], B+(***)
Riding on the Boogie Woogie of Life [2015, Barefoot], B+(**)
The Four Seasons [2017, Barefoot], B+(*)
Eight Seemingly Unrelated Pieces of Piano Music [2018, Barefoot], A–
Universal Disappointment [2019, self-released], B
The Full Experience [2021, self-released]
Conventional [2022, self-released]
Occasionally, Good Things Do Happen [2023, self-released], B–

Miguel Zenón (1977– )

Looking Forward [2001, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
Ceremonial [2004, Marsalis Music/Rounder], B+(**)
Jíbaro [2004, Marsalic Music/Rounder], A–
Awake [2007, Marsalis Music], B+(**)
Esta Plena [2009, Marsalis Music], B+(***)
Alma Adentro: The Puerto Rican Songbook [2011, Marsalis Music], B+(***)
w/Laurent Coq: Rayuela [2011, Sunnyside], B+(***)
Oye!!! Live in Puerto Rico [2011, Miel Music], B+(***)
Identities Are Changeable [2014, Miel Music], B+(*)
Típico [2016, Miel Music], A–
Yo Soy La Tradición [2018, Miel Music], B+(***)
Sonero: The Music of Ismael Rivera [2019, Miel Music], A–
Law Years: The Music of Ornette Coleman [2019, Miel Music], A–
w/Luis Perdomo: El Arte Del Bolero [2020, Miel Music], B+(***)
Música De Las Américas [2022, Miel Music], A–
w/Luis Perdomo: El Arte Del Bolero, Vol. 2 [2023, Miel Music], B+(***)
w/Dan Tepfer: Internal Melodies [2023, Main Door Music], B+(***)
Golden City [2023, Miel Music], A–

Torbjörn Zetterberg (1976– )

Torbjörn Zetterberg och Den Stora Frågan: Om Liv Död [2015, Moserobie], B+(**)
Torbjörn Zetterberg and the Great Question: Live [2017, Corbett vs. Dempsey], B+(***)
Torbjörn Zetterberg & Den Stora Fragan: Are You Happy [2019, Moserobie], A–

Omri Ziegele (1959– )

Omri Ziegele Billiger Bauer: The Silence Behind Each Cry: Suite for Urs Voerkel [2001, Intakt], B+(*)
Omri Ziegele Billiger Bauer: Edges and Friends [2004, Intakt], B
Omri Ziegele's Where's Africa Trio: Can Walk on Sand [2009, Intakt], B+(***)
w/Yves Theiler: Inside Innocence [2012, Intakt], B+(*)
Omri Ziegele Billiger Bauer: So Viel Shon Hin: 15 Herbstlieder [2014, Intakt], B+(*)
w/Ray Anderson: Wrong Is Right [2015, Intakt], A–
Where's Africa: Going South [2016, Intakt], A–
Omri Ziegele Where's Africa: w/Yves Theiler, Dario Sisera: That Hat [2021, Intakt], A–

Ziggurat Quartet [2009– ]

Calculated Gestures [2009, Origin], B+(***)

Pete Zimmer

Burnin' Live at the Jazz Standard [2006, Tippin], B+(*)
Judgment [2006, Tippin], B+(*)

Waclaw Zimpel (1983– )

Stone Fog [2012, Fortune], B+(***)
Hera: w/Hamid Drake: Seven Lines [2013, Multikulti], B+(***)
Waclaw Zimpel To Tu Orchestra: Nature Moves [2014, ForTune], A–
Lines [2015, Instant Classic], B+(**)
w/Kuba Ziolek: Zimpel / Ziolek [2017, Instant Classic], B+(**)
Massive Oscillations [2020, Ongehoord], B+(**)

Eric Zinman

w/Kilian Schrader, Mario Rechtern, Johannes Krebs: Devototionalien [2013, Not Two]

Dave Zinno

Dave Zinno Unisphere: River of January [2017, Whaling City Sound], B+(*)
Dave Zinno Unisphere: Stories Told [2018, Whaling City Sound], B+(*)

Ratko Zjaca

w/John Patitucci, Steve Gadd, Stanislav Mitrovic, Randy Brecker: Continental Talk [2008, In+Out], B
ZZ Quartet: w/Simone Zanchini: Beyond the Lines [2012, In + Out], B+(**)

Christopher Zuar

Musings [2014, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Christopher Zuar Orchestra: Exuberance [2021, self-released], B+(**)

Jesse Zubot

ZMF Trio: Circle the Path [2005, Drip Audio], B+(***)

Gabriel Zucker

The Delegation: Evergreen (Canceled World) [2016, ESP-Disk, 2CD], B+(*)
Weighting [2016, ESP-Disk], B

Bret Zvacek

CNY Jazz Orchestra: Then, Now & Again [2007, CNY], B+(*)

Various Artists

The Beatles: A Jazz Tribute [2002–2005, High Note], B
The Blasting Concept [2001–2007, Smalltown Superjazz], A–
Blue Note Re:imagined 2020 [2020, Blue Note], B
Blue Series Essentials [2000–2002, Thirsty Ear], A–
The Blue Series Sampler: The Shape of Jazz to Come [2002–2003, Thirsty Ear], A–
Calm Waters Rolling Swells and Roiling Seas: A Whaling City Sampler [2004–2017, Whaling City Sound], B
Cedar Chest: The Cedar Walton Songbook [The Composer Collection Volume 6] [2000–2008, High Note], B
CIMPosium: Volume 12 [2002–2003, CIMP], B+
Cryptogramophone Assemblage 1998–2008 [1998–2007, Cryptogramophone, 2CD+DVD], B
A Day in the Life: Jazz Impressions of Pepper [2018, Impulse!], B+(*)
Duduvudu: The Gospel According to Dudu Pukwana [2014, Edgetone], A
Funky Organ: B3 Jazz Grooves [1997–2006, High Note], B
The Harlem Experiment [2007, Ropeadope], B+(**)
Hommage à Eberhard Weber [2015, ECM], B+(*)
I Never Meta Guitar [2010, Clean Feed], B+(*)
I Never Meta Guitar Too [2011, Clean Feed], B+(*)
I Never Meta Guitar Three [2011–2013, Clean Feed], B+(**)
Jazz After Midnight [1998–2006, High Note], B–
Jazz Moods: Sounds of Autumn [1977–2003, Concord], B–
Jazz Moods: Twilight in Rio [1982–99, Concord], B
Jazz Piano Panorama: The Best of Piano Jazz on Resonance [1968–2011, Resonance], B+(*)
Jazz Yule Love II [2006, Mack Avenue], B–
Kaleidoscope: New Spirits Known and Unknown [2014–2020, Soul Jazz, 2CD], B+(***)
Kimbrough [2021, Newvelle], A–
Kopacoustic: Music From the KopaFestival 2006, Volume 1 [2006, Kopasetic], B+(**)
Kopalectric: Music From the KopaFestival 2006, Volume 2 [2006, Kopasetic], B+(**)
Los Angeles Jazz Collective: Sampler Vol. 1 [2006–2008, Jazz Collective], B
New Improvised Music From Buenos Aires [2012–2017, ESP-Disk], B+(***)
The New Universe Music Festival 2010 [2010, Abstract Logix, 2CD], B+(**)
Perseverance: The Music of Rick DeRosa at North Texas [2011–2015, UNT], B–
The Philadelphia Experiment [2001, Ropeadope/Atlantic]
Pirouet Jazz Compilation, Vol. I: The Best Is Yet to Come [1992–2008, Pirouet], B+(*)
Putumayo Presents: Swing Around the World [1964–2004, Putumayo World Music], B+(*)
Re-Bop: The Savoy Remixes [1945–59, Savoy Jazz], B+(**)
Red Hot + Ra: Nuclear War: A Tribute to Sun Ra: Volume 1 [2023, Red Hot Org], B+(**)
Revive Music Presents Supreme Sonacy, Vol. 1 [2015, Revive Music/Blue Note], B–
Rusk [2012, Fenetre/The Loyal Label], B+(*)
Sky Music: A Tribute to Terje Rypdal [2016, Rune Grammofon], B+(*)
The Sound of New York Jazz Underground [2004, Fresh Sound New Talent, 2 CD], B
Tektite Records Presents: The Young Mothers Sampler 1 [2012–2013, Tektite, EP], B+(**)
They Shall Not Pass / No Pasaran! [Trost Live Series] [2007–2022, Trost], B+(*)
Thirsty Ear Blues Series Sampler [2002–2006, Thirsty Ear], B+(**)
Thirsty Ear Presents: Nu Jazz Today [2002–2006, Thirsty Ear], B–
VisionFest: VisionLive [2002, Thirsty Ear], B+
Vision Volume 3 [2003, Arts for Art, CD+DVD], B+(**)
We Out Here [2018, Brownswood], B+(*)

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