Top jazz albums so far in 2026

10

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

9

Jim McNeely with the Frankfurt Radio Big Band, Expeditions, Sunnyside **** recommended

8

Carsten Dahl, Komponistens Suite, Musique Phénoménale ****

7

Dave Holland, Norma Winstone, London Vocal Project, Vital Spark (Music of Kenny Wheeler), Edition ****

6

Kurt Elling and Yellowjackets are in their element

5

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

4

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

3

Biréli Lagrène, Elegant People, PeeWee! ****

2

Steve Wilson, Enduring Sonance, Smoke Sessions **** recommended

1

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, We The People, Blue Engine **** recommended

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