Top jazz albums so far in 2026

10

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

9

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

8

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

7

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

6

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

5

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

4

Cory Wong and Joshua Redman, On A Random Tuesday (Live at The Blue Note) featuring Joshua Redman, Roundwound Media ****

3

Mark Turner, Patternmaster, ECM ****

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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