It's impossible to do justice to all of the excellent 2007 releases, so here are ten that had the greatest impact on me. With one exception, each includes the name of a drummer who was essential in making the music special.
Grant Stewart
In the Still of the Night (Sharp Nine)
Drummer: Joe Farnsworth
Tardo Hammer
Look Stop and Listen (Sharp Nine)
Drummer: Joe Farnsworth
Bob Devos
Playing For Keeps (Savant Records)
Drummer: Steve Johns
Frank Basile Quintet
Thursday The 12th (FBM)
Drummer: Mark Ferber
Omer Avital Group
Room To Grow (Smalls Records)
Drummer: Joe Strasser
Jerry Weldon
3 O'Clock In The Morning - Live At Smoke (Dex Jazz)
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