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The very best jazz vocals of 2026

2 November 20261 Mins read237 Views
Dianne Reeves' contribution to Dedicated to You is substantial and compelling

10

Anna Pauline, Lucky To Be Me, Storyville **** recommended

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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Stephen Graham

An assistant editor of Jazz Forum International, Warsaw 1991-2, also later Jazz on CD, London, from 1993-5 - founding editor of Jazzwise in 1997

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