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R.J. DeLuke's Best Releases of 2011

by R.J. DeLuke
December 21, 2011

It's that time again--a reluctant glance at some fine records. Take with two grains of salt... a pint of ale and two fingers of Wild Turkey ain't a bad idea either ...The annual process of selecting any list of “best" for the year is a precarious endeavor, especially in music where one man's Miles ...

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Bruce Lindsay's Best Releases of 2011

by Bruce Lindsay
December 20, 2011

What sort of a year did jazz have in 2011? On the evidence of my Top Ten, a very varied and fascinating one. The human voice did well--Liane Carroll and Kaz Simmons produced beautiful, engaging and honest recordings that stir the emotions in very different ways. Finland did alright too, thanks to superb albums from Iiro ...

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David A. Orthmann's Best Releases of 2011

by David A. Orthmann
December 20, 2011

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 ...

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John Kelman's Best Live Shows of 2011

by John Kelman
December 19, 2011

2011 turned out to be the busiest festival year ever, with the first event taking place at the end of January and a trip to the northern-most civilized settlement in the world, Svalbard. The last trip, coming up, is a return to Tallinn, Estonia (after covering Jazzkaar in the spring) for the closing ceremonies of its ...

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Mark Corroto's Best Releases of 2011

by Mark Corroto
December 19, 2011

Every year, the task of picking the best releases seems to be quite an onerous assignment. This year was especially difficult because, of the four hundred or so discs I listened to, many kept resurfacing for more attention. As I write, I haven't yet spun the new (yes, new) releases by Albert Ayler (Stockholm, Berlin 1966 ...

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Troy Collins' Best Releases of 2011

by Troy Collins
December 18, 2011

Compiling end of the year lists is never easy. Considering the quantity of recordings issued during a year, attempting to mention every noteworthy session would result in a list of epic proportions. These few albums are a cross-section of some of the best modern jazz released in 2011, highlighting sophisticated new developments in composition and improvisation--from ...

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Dan Bilawsky's Best Releases of 2011

by Dan Bilawsky
December 18, 2011

Another year is in the books, but the music created and/or released during these twelve months is still around, continuing to serve as a reminder of jazz's majesty. While some continue to complain that jazz is stagnant or at death's door, the finest albums released in 2011 say otherwise. I had the distinct pleasure of reviewing ...

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Dan McClenaghan's Best Releases of 2011

by Dan McClenaghan
December 16, 2011

It was a very good year, and whittling it down to the customary ten won't do it. So, without regard to an arbitrary number, here are the top jazz recordings of 2011. Lee Konitz/Brad Mehldau/Charlie Haden/Paul Motian Live at Birdland ECM Records If ever there were an ...

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John Kelman's Best Releases of 2011

by John Kelman
December 14, 2011

Selected picks representing the top recorded events in jazz and beyond for 2011. Note that only albums that have been reviewed can qualify.... Jazz New Releases Storms/Nocturnes VIA (Origin) Iro Haarla QuintetVespers (ECM) MotifFacienda (Jazzland) Craig TabornAvenging Angel ...

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Chris May's Best Releases of 2011

by Chris May
December 12, 2011

2011 produced a bigger than usual crop of engaging new albums and important reissues. In no special order, here are ten new releases and five reissues: la crème de la crème. Waitiki 7 In Hi-Fi (Pass Out)