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The very best jazz vocals of 2026

Stephen Graham28 October 20261 Mins read

Dianne Reeves' contribution to Dedicated to You is substantial and compelling

10

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

9

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

8

Malene Mortensen & Christian Sands, Malene and Christian, Stunt ***1/2

7

Denise Donatelli, Take My Breath Away, Savant

6

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

5

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

4

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

3

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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Writing on marlbank.net since 2013 Stephen Graham was assistant editor of Jazz Forum International, Warsaw 1991-2, assistant editor of Jazz on CD, London, from 1993-5 and founding editor of Jazzwise, also London, in 1997

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