Childs play: Triumvirate is marlbank’s preminent no 1 piano jazz selection for 2026 so far… scroll down for the full list.
It’s always an event when there is a new Brad Mehldau release. The Jarrett of his generation has Fantasy & Reveries out soon. As for Jarrett himself Roma is due in November.
What I have heard so far is mind blowing particularly the take on ‘It’s A Lonesome Old Town’ for its stillness and emotional weight.
But what about all that’s gone before in 2026?
These are the 10 recordings I revere most. For the sake of clarity for “piano” I also include “keyboards” and Hammond organ
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