UK – 2026 – best of jazz… so far

The full list

10

James Davison and Misha Mullov-Abbado, Moon Beans, Boy Roy Records ****

9

Trish Clowes, Try Me, Stoney Lane **** recommended

8

Tim Garland, Geoffrey Keezer, Mezzo, Tim Garland Music ****1/2

7

Anthony Joseph, The Ark, Heavenly Sweetness ****

6

Alex Hitchcock, Ant Law, Jasper Høiby, Sun-Mi Hong, House of Light, ZenneZ **** recommended

5

Simone Locarni and Tom Arthurs, Alianti, Abeat **** recommended

4

Julian Joseph, Voyage of the Faithful, Rivetation Records *****

3

The W, Mikrokosmos, TYZart**** recommended

2

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

1

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

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  Richard Spaven, Light of Day, Edition ***1/2
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  Leo Richardson Quartet, B3 Lounge, The Bohemia, London ****
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  Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves honour John Coltrane’s centennial
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  Alternative Guitar Summit, Honoring Pat Martino, Volume 2
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  At least 7 faultlines in critical thinking