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Derek Taylor's Best of 2006
by Derek Taylor
Another year gone and an especially bountiful one for excellent jazz and improvised music. Paring down to a modest number was particularly difficult to accomplish, but here are several handfuls of my favorite releases from 2006. Thomas Chapin Trio Ride (Playscape) Trio 3 Time ...
Sam Chell's Choices for 2006
by Samuel Chell
Since the past exists only in the present, my 2006 rankings are highlighted by retro blue: previously unreleased material by Old Blue as well as the out-takes comprising Diana's Blue not to mention the return of Silver's Blue. Finally as a fan of music and literature, kudos to Ornette who, along with Noam Chomsky, shows us ...
Publisher's Top Picks for 2006
by Michael Ricci
2006 could very well have been All About Jazz's best year yet in terms of new developments. MY AAJ and regional calendar of events were launched in July and we've been actively building “MY" memberships and spreading the word about the calendar ever since. We also topped one million monthly readers for the first time (in ...
Paul Olson's Best of 2006
by Paul Olson
Jazz Skerik's Syncopated Taint Septet Husky (Hyena) Tomasz Stanko Quartet Lontano (ECM) John Ettinger Kissinger in Space (Ettinger Music) Paul Motian Band Garden of Eden (ECM) Nels ...
Troy Collins' Lucky 13: Best New Releases of 2006
by Troy Collins
Michaël Attias Credo Clean Feed Records Joyously upbeat with excellent arrangements, adroit rhythmic interplay, and passionate improvisation, a stunning debut for saxophonist Michaël Attias' sextet. Bridge 61 Journal Atavistic Bridge 61 is as fine an ...
Phil DiPietro's Top Ten Releases and Top Dozen Sideman Appearances in 2006
by Phil DiPietro
2006 marked a new paradigm in the jazz marketplace; that is, it's absolutely level, as evidenced by the death (ok, massive downsizing) of the record label, the utter inconsequence of (non-electronic) distributors, and that “going out of business" sign on your friendly, neighborhood rekkid sto'. It's high time the end-of-year jazz list also level the playing ...
C. Andrew Hovan's Top Jazz Picks of 2006
by C. Andrew Hovan
Trio Beyond Saudades ECMJohn Scofield, Larry Goldings and Jack DeJohnette pay tribute to Tony Williams' Lifetime with a live set that catches this all-star trio at the peak of their collective powers.Diana Krall From This Moment On VerveHaving lost her way the on last few albums due to a focus ...
All About Jazz: New York - Best of 2006
by AAJ Staff
Musicians of the Year Andrew HillGeorge LewisJoe LovanoEvan ParkerJohn Zorn Record Labels Of The Year Leo RecordsMosaic RecordsPsi RecordsSmalls RecordsTzadik Records Clubs/Venues of the Year Birdland (Midtown)
Dan McClenaghan's Top Ten for 2006
by Dan McClenaghan
Ornette Coleman Sound Grammar Sound Grammar Records The free jazz alto saxophone legend's first CD release in a decade finds him at the top of his game, backed by two basses--Tony Falanga and Gregory Cohen, bowing and plucking, respectively--and his son, drummer Denardo. ...
Budd Kopman's Best Of 2006
by Budd Kopman
2006 was a fantastic year for jazz, and my only lament is that I did not have the time to do more. It did seem that a strong ECM record was appearing every week, and that fact could push many deserving albums off of my Top 10 list. So, this list will start from January and ...
