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Warren Allen's Best Releases of 2010
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2010 was special for its sheer quality in quantity. While no one album truly ran away from the pack (as evidenced by the vast disagreements between other writers' top recording lists this year), each month seemed to produce something new and fantastic. Represented here are 15 releases, some by well-established names and some by new(ish) faces, all highly deserving of greater recognition. While I always look for a diverse array of artists, labels, instrumentation, styles, etc., the only consideration in assembling this list was great music with emotional impact. The resulting variety was only a happy coincidence.
New Releases
New Releases
Charles Lloyd Mirror (ECM) | John Zorn Dictee/Liber Novus (Tzadik) | Theo Bleckmann I Dwell in Possibility (Winter & Winter) |
Eli Degibri Israeli Song (Anzic) | Ketil Bjornstad Remembrance (ECM) | Paul Motian Lost in a Dream (ECM) |
Brad Mehldau Highway Rider (Nonesuch) | John Zorn In Search of the Miraculous (Tzadik) | Keith Jarrett / Charlie Haden Jasmine (ECM) |
Rudresh Mahanthappa / Bunky Green Apex (Pi) | Marc Ribot Silent Movies (Pi) | Trichotomy Variations (Naim Label) |
Richard Sussman Quintet Live at Sweet Rhythm (Origin) | Yelena Eckemoff Cold Sun (Self Produced) | Mike Mainieri with Charlie Mariano Crescent (NYC Records) |