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David A. Orthmann's Best Releases of 2011

By David A. Orthmann
December 20, 2011
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2011 was another banner year for newly recorded jazz. My favorites in no particular order...

New Tricks
Alternate Side
(New Tricks Records)

Jeff Williams
Another Time
(Whirlwind Recordings)

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

Nick Hempton
The Business
(Posi-Tone)

Benjamin Drazen
Inner Flights
(Posi-Tone)

Captain Black Big Band
Captain Black Big Band
(Posi-Tone)

Jeremy Pelt
The Talented Mr. Pelt
(HighNote)

Reuben Wilson Trio
Revisited
(American Showplace Records)

Joe Lovano Us Five
Bird Songs
(Blue Note)

Michael Campagna
Moments
(Challenge Records)

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