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John Chacona's Favorite Jazz Albums of 2024
Now the good news: There are a great many very good recordings being released these days. The following 10 are a snapshot, on one day, of my favorites released during the past year. They're not the best or the most important, because who am I to say what's best and only history can judge what's important. But I liked these a lot and will return to them often—or at least until I'm deluged by the new releases that are sure to come in 2025.
Breaking StretchPatricia Brennan
Pyroclastic Records
PolyTropos / Of Many TurnsSteve Coleman
Pi Recordings
Blues BloodImmanuel Wilkins
Blue Note Records
Central Park's Mosaics of Reservoir, Lake, Paths and GardensWadada Leo Smith
Red Hook Records
Good TroubleMatt Wilson
Palmetto Records
CloudwardMary Halvorson
Nonesuch Records
Beyond This PlaceKenny Barron
Artwork Records
simpletrio2000Anna Webber
Intakt Records
Enhlizweni -Song Stories From My HeartlandSteve Dyer
Ropeadope
HUESOAdam O'Farrill
FOOD Records
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