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Dan McClenaghan's 2008 Top Ten
Bobo Stenson Trio Cantando
ECM Records
A piano trio set of incredible subtlety, depth and beauty, with Swedish pianist joined by bassist Anders Jormin and drummer Jon Falt.
Frank Macchia Landscapes
Cacophony Records
Tenor Saxophonist Frank Macchia blowing pure and sweet and powerfully in front of The Prague Orchestra in an excellent addition to the "Jazz With Strings" genre.
Brad Mehldau Trio Live
Nonesuch Records
This double CD set, recorded live at The Village Vanguard, showcases the Brad Mehldau Trio at it's intricate, interactive best, stretching out in an erudite in the groove atmosphere..
Joe Locke Force of Four
Origin Records
Vibraphonist Joe Locke hasn't had the highest of profiles, but his recent work on Origin Records has been garnering him some well-deserved attention.
Jessica Williams Songs for a New Century
Origin Records
Jessica Williams pushes her solo piano artistry forward, on a luminous set of songs. She can channel Monk or Art Tatum like nobody else, but here it's just Jessica being Jessica. You feel as if you know a beautiful soul after listening to this.
Natsuki Tamura-Satoko Fujii Chun
Libra Records
Trumpeter Natsuki Tamura and pianist Satoko Fujii work in a variety of ensemble configurations, but their duet discs are particularly enriching listening experiences.
Jessica Williams Tatum's Ultimatum
Red and Blue Recordings
Jessica Williams, solo, immerses herself in the spirit of the great Art Tatum, and plays fast, with a joyful momentum. One of her finest recordings.
Nik Bärtsch's Ronin Holon
ECM Records
Nik Bartsch's Ronin, with a tight/organic feeling, digs even deeper into its ritual groove music.
Cuong Vu Vu-Tet
ArtistShare
With a wired-up trumpet, electronics and a powerhouse backing, Cuong Vu has created a music that sounds as if it might have soared in from outer space.
Vassilis Tsabropoulos/Anja Lechner/U.T. Ghandi Melos
ECM Records
Vassilis Tsabropoulos' supple piano, with cellist Anja Lechner's rich and resonant weave, backed by U.T. Ghandi's understated percussion. These are the loveliest of sounds.
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