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The very best jazz vocals of 2026

6 October 20261 Mins read
Dianne Reeves' contribution to Dedicated to You is substantial and compelling

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Malene Mortensen & Christian Sands – Malene and Christian (Stunt Records) Album Review (2026)

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Gretchen Parlato, The Wise Ones, Edition Records *****

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Sara Colman and Rebecca Nash, Ribbons Vol. 1, Stoney Lane ****

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Denise Donatelli, Take My Breath Away, Savant

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Stacey Kent, A Time For Love, Naïve Records ****

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Cécile McLorin Salvant Covers Cy Coleman, Stephen Sondheim & Billy Strayhorn on Her 1st Orchestral Album

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Aubrey Johnson, The Lively Air, Greenleaf *****

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Lizz Wright and Kenny Banks Sr, Nearness, Blues & Greens/Candid Records ****

2

Norma Winstone, Gilles Peterson Presents Norma Winstone Live at Maida Vale, BBE *****

1

Branford Marsalis Quartet & Dianne Reeves, Dedicated To You, Blue Note Records *****

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Christ-Stéphane Boizi, As The Spirit Leads, Banger Factory **** recommendedChrist-Stéphane Boizi, As The Spirit Leads, Banger Factory **** recommended5 October 2026Stephen Graham
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Look out for regular record reviews, a weekly podcast and live reports. Today's playlist is themed around notions of "Grace" and is above. Album of the week is As The Spirit Leads new from Christ-Stéphane Boizi & track of the week is a pop song, something that's a big UK chart hit and I keep playing this throaty Amy Winehouse-meets-Raye tearjerker all the time almost like it's an earworm - it's the wonderful Sienna Spiro's 'Great Expectation.'
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