Eurojazz best of the year
Germans feature heavily in marlbank's mainland Europe 2026 best-of
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Tuesday podcast, "all" themed playlist and - one to savour - a lit up on the inside, long form listen
Gary Smulyan and Frank Basile, You Are the One, SteepleChase ****
A juicily flavoured blend of Dizzy, Clark Terry, Thad Jones tunes, originals and more
Sara Jane Ghiotti, Morning Evening, Fresh Sound New Talent ***1/2
Moody and blue what a thoughtful approach. Noir that's perfect if you like singers such as Patricia Barber
Christian McBride & Ursa Major, Points of Light, Mack Avenue ****
A late entry into the albums of the year list
Joyce Moreno, Never Too Soon, Far Out ****
The keeper of the bossa nova flame that Getz/Gilberto began burning 62 years ago does not disappoint
Noel Langley, Syzygy, Suntara **** recommended
A Wheelerian transcendentalism
Autumn Nocturne – the playlist – Claude Thornhill, Irving Fazola, Cassandra, Anna Pauline & more
Green leaves turn to gold
Moses Boyd, Songs for Sinners, Exodus Records ***1/2
A soaring community spirit inspired by the beat of the drums
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Antonio Sánchez, David Binney, Ben Monder, Matt Brewer, Gocta, CAM Jazz **** recommended
Stunning group play led from the kit
Caleb Wheeler Curtis, Incantation, Imani ****
Jason Moran contributes meaningfully to this thoughtful recording
Matt Garcia, Three’s Up, SteepleChase ***1/2
An ideal introduction to a bebop loving saxophonist possessive of bags full of personality
Billy Mohler, Covell, Contagious Music ****
Very, very, very cool - there's little to cavil about Covell
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