Editor's Choice

David A. Orthmann's Best Releases of 2011

By Published: December 20, 2011

2011 was another banner year for newly recorded jazz. My favorites in no particular order...


New TricksNew Tricks New Tricks

band/orchestra

Alternate Side
(New Tricks Records)



Jeff WilliamsJeff Williams Jeff Williams

drums

Another Time
(Whirlwind Recordings)



Vinnie CutroVinnie Cutro Vinnie Cutro
b.1953
trumpet

The Music of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn
(Royal Music Ensembles Records)



Nick HemptonNick Hempton Nick Hempton
b.1976
sax, alto

The Business
(Posi-Tone)



Benjamin DrazenBenjamin Drazen Benjamin Drazen
b.1972
saxophone

Inner Flights
(Posi-Tone)



Captain Black Big BandCaptain Black Big Band Captain Black Big Band

Captain Black Big Band
(Posi-Tone)



Jeremy PeltJeremy Pelt Jeremy Pelt
b.1976
trumpet

The Talented Mr. Pelt
(HighNote)



Reuben WilsonReuben Wilson Reuben Wilson
b.1935
organ, Hammond B3
Trio
Revisited
(American Showplace Records)



Joe LovanoJoe Lovano Joe Lovano
b.1952
saxophone
Us Five
Bird Songs
(Blue Note)



Michael Campagna
Moments
(Challenge Records)

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