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Neil Duggan's Best Jazz Albums Of 2023
ByTim Garland
Life to Life
Whirlwind Recordings
A flawlessly executed album, overflowing with creativity by a duo with a strong musical bond.
Isaiah J. Thompson
The Power of the Spirit
Blue Engine Records
An up-and-coming pianist and his quartet in a high-powered set, played with skill and control beyond their years.
Louise Dodds and Elchin Shirinov
Two Hours After Midnight
Loch Tay Records
Highly impressive meeting of Scottish folk and jazz.
Noah Haidu
Standards
Sunnyside Records
The variety of mood and texture, the track sequencing and the use of the different musicians, all ensure that the album sustains interest throughout.
Tingvall Trio
Birds
Skip Records GmbH
An expressive album, full of dramatic flair, offering many emotions, styles and depths.
Zoe Rahman
Colour of Sound
Manushi Records
Bold arrangements, dynamic compositions and passionate playing. An exquisitely crafted album that repays repeated listening.
Terell Stafford
Between Two Worlds
Le Coq Records
Melodic trumpeter playing at the top of his game with both strength and vulnerability.
Tenderlonious
You Know I Care
22a
Acoustic quartet providing fresh and captivating approaches to some classic jazz material
Henry Spencer
The Defector
AMP Music & Records
Terrific blend of jazz with classical influences, often played in a rock format. Intense.
Paul Mottram
Seven Ages Of Man
Ubuntu Music
The balance and interlacing of scored and improvised playing, within the structure of a classical piece, is highly impressive. A compelling and engaging listen.
Shuteen Erdenebaatar
Rising Sun
Motéma Music
An exciting and expressive performance throughout.
Geri Allen & Kurt Rosenwinkel
A Lovesome Thing
Motéma Music
A duo with clear synergy creating a gentle amd mellow soundscape.
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Year in Review
Neil Duggan
Whirlwind Recordings
Life to Life
Tim Garland
Blue Engine Records
The Power of the Spirit
Isaiah J. Thompson
Loch Tay Records
Two Hours After Midnight
Louise Dodds
Sunnyside Records
Standards
Noah Haidu
Skip Records GmbH
Birds
Martin Tingvall
Manushi Records
Colour of Sound
Zoe Rahman
Le Coq Records
Between Two Worlds
Terell Stafford
22a
You Know I Care
Tenderlonious
Amp Music & Records
The Defector
Henry Spencer
Ubuntu Music
Seven Ages Of Man
Paul Mottram
Motema Music
Rising Sun
Shuteen Erdenebaatar
A Lovesome Thing
Geri Allen