mncz Posted November 8, 2018 Report Posted November 8, 2018 Hi all, I hope that this post is appropriate in the "in Print" subforum. I've noticed that NPR's "The Record" section ended in the middle of this year. They have been publishing the Critics Poll for years. Does anyone have information regarding whether Mr. Francis Davis will continue with his polling and curation? Will there be an NPR Jazz Critics Poll to look forward to in 2018? Best wishes, Matthew Quote
ghost of miles Posted November 8, 2018 Report Posted November 8, 2018 4 hours ago, mncz said: Hi all, I hope that this post is appropriate in the "in Print" subforum. I've noticed that NPR's "The Record" section ended in the middle of this year. They have been publishing the Critics Poll for years. Does anyone have information regarding whether Mr. Francis Davis will continue with his polling and curation? Will there be an NPR Jazz Critics Poll to look forward to in 2018? Best wishes, Matthew The polling requests usually get sent out around mid-November, but I haven't seen anything yet about a 2018 poll. Even if NPR chose to no longer host it, I'd imagine he would find another site to post the results (and in the past there's been another site where he's published the ballots in full), assuming that a poll happens again. Will provide an update if I hear anything... Quote
ghost of miles Posted November 22, 2018 Report Posted November 22, 2018 On 11/8/2018 at 8:04 AM, mncz said: Hi all, I hope that this post is appropriate in the "in Print" subforum. I've noticed that NPR's "The Record" section ended in the middle of this year. They have been publishing the Critics Poll for years. Does anyone have information regarding whether Mr. Francis Davis will continue with his polling and curation? Will there be an NPR Jazz Critics Poll to look forward to in 2018? Best wishes, Matthew Hi again, Matthew—just got confirmation that the poll is indeed happening again and will once more be hosted by NPR. Quote
mncz Posted January 2, 2019 Author Report Posted January 2, 2019 On 11/22/2018 at 10:59 AM, ghost of miles said: Hi again, Matthew—just got confirmation that the poll is indeed happening again and will once more be hosted by NPR. Hi, friend – I've been in a research hole and haven't been back to say hello. Thanks for getting back to me on this, and I'm highly anticipating the results –– should emerge soon! At this point, plenty of writers have already shared their nominations for Fred's ballot this year. The suspense continues to rise. Quote
Ken Dryden Posted January 5, 2019 Report Posted January 5, 2019 I voted but haven't seen the cumulative results, which Francis Davis usually posts before year's end. Maybe he had a hectic December... Quote
ghost of miles Posted January 8, 2019 Report Posted January 8, 2019 Here ya go: NPR 2018 Jazz Critics Poll Quote
Scott Dolan Posted January 8, 2019 Report Posted January 8, 2019 Great to see Tyshawn Sorrey’s epic Pillars listed in the top 15. I do wonder how Syllogistic Moments from Peter Evans and Barry Guy didn’t make the top 50. That would likely be my album of the year. Quote
Ken Dryden Posted January 8, 2019 Report Posted January 8, 2019 One thing I can tell you is not every voter was sent or has heard each release. I had to go through quite a few titles in the best releases before I found anything that I own. Quote
Kevin Bresnahan Posted January 8, 2019 Report Posted January 8, 2019 The NPR critics top 50 does not have one Smoke Sessions CD listed. Really? How can the #1 spun CD of the year (according to JazzWeek: https://www.jazzweek.com/year-end/), Eddie Henderson's "Be Cool", not show up in the top 50? Quote
mjazzg Posted January 8, 2019 Report Posted January 8, 2019 (edited) Because DJs play what they think the audience will like and critics vote for what they like. Different segments or am I missing something from as a viewer from afar (apologies if that is the case) FWIW I thought the list, and especially the top 10, was pretty solid selection but then it probably reflects my taste so I would say that. For others with different tastes it probably looks all askew. I do need to hear the Wayne Shorter 4 hours ago, Scott Dolan said: Great to see Tyshawn Sorrey’s epic Pillars listed in the top 15. I do wonder how Syllogistic Moments from Peter Evans and Barry Guy didn’t make the top 50. That would likely be my album of the year. because Not Two is a small European independent with limited US distribution I'd guess. The only European labels represented ECM and Intakt have quite a higher profile, the only other smaller labels are US based. Edited January 8, 2019 by mjazzg Quote
Scott Dolan Posted January 8, 2019 Report Posted January 8, 2019 (edited) 38 minutes ago, mjazzg said: because Not Two is a small European independent with limited US distribution I'd guess. The only European labels represented ECM and Intakt have quite a higher profile, the only other smaller labels are US based. Hmmm...point taken. While reasonable, it still seems bizarre in the age of the internet. I mean, hell, I heard it on Apple Music. It's not like I had to purchase a CD from some obscure boutique shop in Bumfuck, Germany. Edited January 8, 2019 by Scott Dolan Quote
Kevin Bresnahan Posted January 8, 2019 Report Posted January 8, 2019 1 hour ago, mjazzg said: because Not Two is a small European independent with limited US distribution I'd guess. The only European labels represented ECM and Intakt have quite a higher profile, the only other smaller labels are US based. If that were true, how to explain: 13. Miles Okazaki, Work: The Complete Compositions of Thelonious Monk, Vols. 1-6 (self-released) Quote
mjazzg Posted January 8, 2019 Report Posted January 8, 2019 US based, higher profile (helped by the increased coverage of all things Monk this last year). Just think of it as a particularly small US independent . Still fits my theory which is just a theory, not claiming 'the truth' just sharing a thought Quote
Ken Dryden Posted January 8, 2019 Report Posted January 8, 2019 I think there are only around 150-175 critics voting in the NPR poll. Francis Davis invited me some time ago, as I have been voting since at least 2008. Quote
Kevin Bresnahan Posted January 8, 2019 Report Posted January 8, 2019 5 hours ago, mjazzg said: Because DJs play what they think the audience will like and critics vote for what they like. Different segments or am I missing something from as a viewer from afar (apologies if that is the case) But as Ken said, and he is a voter, the critics have not even heard all of the top picks. So basically, the latest "hot choice" is a poll leader. Helps explain Cecile McLorin Salvant's standing here, as she is certainly a flavor of the month in Jazz today. Quote
sgcim Posted January 9, 2019 Report Posted January 9, 2019 3 minutes ago, Kevin Bresnahan said: But as Ken said, and he is a voter, the critics have not even heard all of the top picks. So basically, the latest "hot choice" is a poll leader. Helps explain Cecile McLorin Salvant's standing here, as she is certainly a flavor of the month in Jazz today. That pretty much describes Kevin Whitehead's segment, which I generally turn off in advance. Quote
jlhoots Posted January 9, 2019 Report Posted January 9, 2019 1 hour ago, sgcim said: That pretty much describes Kevin Whitehead's segment, which I generally turn off in advance. I like Kevin Whitehead's commentary more than I do Cecile McLorin Salvant's singing. Different strokes. Quote
sgcim Posted January 9, 2019 Report Posted January 9, 2019 16 hours ago, jlhoots said: I like Kevin Whitehead's commentary more than I do Cecile McLorin Salvant's singing. Different strokes. They pretty much destroy this great Cy Coleman tune, which is pretty hard to do: Quote
JSngry Posted January 10, 2019 Report Posted January 10, 2019 So...if I call up my local NPR station (or yours for that matter) and ask them to play me all that good Tyshawn Sorrey that their own poll picked as a great record from the last year, they're gonna obligate me right away and put it out all over the air, correct? And same with all these other critic's picks, right? They're all gonna be ready to throw down with all the poll winners, right? We're NPR, we'll tell you what is good and we'll play it for you all you ask, this is how it works, right? Can't wait to pledge for all that public service! Quote
Ken Dryden Posted January 10, 2019 Report Posted January 10, 2019 I can't say she is among my favorite vocalists, but then again, neither is Gregory Porter. Quote
JSngry Posted January 10, 2019 Report Posted January 10, 2019 I have a rule for the 21st century - look out for the flaunting of retro hats and overly aggressive glasses. Both tend to be indicative of people trying to make you think rather than inviting you to discover. Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted January 10, 2019 Report Posted January 10, 2019 Have I mentioned Roscoe's "Ride the Wind" was 99? Quote
Steve Reynolds Posted January 10, 2019 Report Posted January 10, 2019 Missing are ALL the great recordings with Joe McPhee did anyone anywhere hear “Sweet Oranges” or “Journey to Parazzar”? Quote
AllenLowe Posted January 10, 2019 Report Posted January 10, 2019 I love her singing. Sue me. Hold my family hostage. Steal my identity. Call me irresponsible. Quote
jlhoots Posted January 10, 2019 Report Posted January 10, 2019 2 hours ago, Steve Reynolds said: Missing are ALL the great recordings with Joe McPhee did anyone anywhere hear “Sweet Oranges” or “Journey to Parazzar”? I have both of those - but I'm not a "critic". 2 hours ago, Ken Dryden said: I can't say she is among my favorite vocalists, but then again, neither is Gregory Porter. I don't like his singing either. Quote
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