Robert Middleton Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 There have been some really good jazz albums released this year - especially by my favorite artists. These are my 20 favorites for 2019, so far (in the order in which I got them). My only criteria for favorite albums is that I'm compelled to listen to them many times (sometimes for years). * for albums from artists that are new for me this year What are your favorites for this year? Glitter Wolf - Allison Miller Infinity - Tom Harrell Animi - Shauli Einav Voyage - Daniel Herskedal Stomping Off From Greenwood - Greg Ward Pacifica - The Vampires Come What May - Joshua Redman Scopes - Scopes, Ben Van Gelder, Tony Tixier Ten - Beats & Pieces Big Band *Very Stable Genius - Bryan McAllister The Balance - Abdullah Ibrahim Hidden Corners - Jamie Saft Quartet Beyond Us - Angles 9 Where are You? - Kevin Hays, Mark Turner & Marc Miralta *The Hunter - Skyjack SuperBigmouth - Chris Lightcap Live At Yoshiwara - Ghost Rhythms Golden Valley is Now - Reid Anderson, Dave King & Craig Taborn Good Hope - Dave Holland, Zakir Hussain & Chris Potter Blue Dawn - Blue Nights - Wallace Roney Cheers, RM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardbopjazz Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 I really like Eric Reed’s “Everybody Gets The Blues”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kh1958 Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 I would include as favorite newly recorded 2019 jazz releases: Alfredo Rodriguez and Pedrito Martinez, Duologue Christian Scott, Ancestral Recall Amirtha Kidambi and Elder Ones, From Untruth John Chin, Fifth Tom McDermottt Meets Scott Joplin Ahmad Jamal, Ballades Abdullah Ibrahim, The Balance James Carter Organ Trio, Live from Newport Jazz Festival Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kh1958 Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 Ordered this one... Good Hope - Dave Holland, Zakir Hussain & Chris Potter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Middleton Posted October 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 15 hours ago, kh1958 said: Ordered this one... Good Hope - Dave Holland, Zakir Hussain & Chris Potter. It's really good. Love anything that Holland and Potter do, but with Hussain, it's a magical combination. One of the best of the year, IMHO. Do you have Sangam by Charles Lloyd with Hussain and Eric Harland? One of my very favorite albums. Never gets old. 16 hours ago, kh1958 said: I would include as favorite newly recorded 2019 jazz releases: Alfredo Rodriguez and Pedrito Martinez, Duologue Christian Scott, Ancestral Recall Amirtha Kidambi and Elder Ones, From Untruth John Chin, Fifth Tom McDermott Meets Scott Joplin Ahmad Jamal, Ballades Abdullah Ibrahim, The Balance James Carter Organ Trio, Live from Newport Jazz Festival Thanks, I'll check out some of these! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kh1958 Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 1 minute ago, Robert Middleton said: It's really good. Love anything that Holland and Potter do, but with Hussain, it's a magical combination. One of the best of the year, IMHO. Do you have Sangam by Charles Lloyd with Hussain and Eric Harland? One of my very favorite albums. Never gets old. I saw the Holland/Hussain/Potter combination (with several other musicians) live a couple of years ago and have been hoping for a recording. I don't have that Charles Lloyd; sounds like I need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Middleton Posted October 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 (edited) 3 minutes ago, kh1958 said: I saw the Holland/Hussain/Potter combination (with several other musicians) live a couple of years ago and have been hoping for a recording. I don't have that Charles Lloyd; sounds like I need it. You DO need it. LOL. I love jazz albums that stand alone, that don't sound quite like anything else. And this fits the bill. Hussain has some amazing solos and Llloyd really soars. It's in the top 50 of all my albums. Cheers, RM By the way, I mentioned the one by Ghost Rhythms. Their previous CD "Madeline" is an alternate soundtrack to Hitchcock's Vertigo. An astounding piece of music. Nothing out there remotely like it. Double album. You can hear it on: Bandcamp: https://ghostrhythms.bandcamp.com/album/madeleine Edited October 18, 2019 by Robert Middleton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HutchFan Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 (edited) I second the hosannas for Sangam. * * * * Wish I could contribute something to this thread. But nearly all of my spending/investigating recently has been focused on older stuff. Edited October 18, 2019 by HutchFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Middleton Posted October 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 1 1 hour ago, HutchFan said: I second the hosannas for Sangam. * * * * Wish I could contribute something to this thread. But nearly all of my spending/investigating recently has been focused on older stuff Well, we focus on what we like the most. I'm kinda obsessed with collecting new jazz. It's a little overwhelming because there's always something new coming out. When I think of my collection, I think of "old jazz" as everything before 1969 and "new jazz" as everything after. My collection is 20% old and 80% new. Nice to see you here, HF. It's been a long time since the AAJ Forum! Cheers, RM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasing the Korean Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 They still make jazz records? Who knew? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Middleton Posted October 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 5 minutes ago, Teasing the Korean said: They still make jazz records? Who knew? Yeah, pure vinyl. But I haven't bought one in more than 30 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medjuck Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 2 hours ago, HutchFan said: I second the hosannas for Sangam. * * * * Wish I could contribute something to this thread. But nearly all of my spending/investigating recently has been focused on older stuff. I'm an idiot. Charles Lloyd does a concert at a local small theater pretty well every year. I skipped one year and it was the concert at which he recorded Sangam-- a record I love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasing the Korean Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 6 minutes ago, Robert Middleton said: Yeah, pure vinyl. But I haven't bought one in more than 30 years. Oh, I meant jazz in any format. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kh1958 Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 17 minutes ago, Teasing the Korean said: They still make jazz records? Who knew? Certainly not you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasing the Korean Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 Just now, kh1958 said: Certainly not you. Correct! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlhoots Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 And I was looking forward to a list from TTK!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasing the Korean Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 5 minutes ago, jlhoots said: And I was looking forward to a list from TTK!! Here it is: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlhoots Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 2 hours ago, Teasing the Korean said: Here it is: You're a funny guy. 99% of what is referenced here must be boring to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasing the Korean Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 1 hour ago, jlhoots said: You're a funny guy. 99% of what is referenced here must be boring to you. Not boring. Not on my radar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Middleton Posted October 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 4 hours ago, Teasing the Korean said: Oh, I meant jazz in any format. Well, they're spitting 'em out as a prodigious rate. Ninety-three for me so far this year. Makin' 'em and bakin' 'em. And some are mighty delicious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coda Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 My favorite this year: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlhoots Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 58 minutes ago, Coda said: My favorite this year: Excellent!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasing the Korean Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 2 hours ago, Coda said: My favorite this year: Oooh, is this private eye jazz or noir-esque? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kh1958 Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 "Exotica is not dead, it just smells bad." Cotton Underwood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Middleton Posted October 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 3 hours ago, Coda said: My favorite this year: Yeah, this looks like a good one! Garzone is great but only have a few of his albums. Plus Erskine and Pasquale. And three discs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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