15th Annual Jazz Critics Poll: 2020

Ballot 2020

Michael J. West (JazzTimes, DownBeat, Washington Post)

NEW RELEASES

  1. Charles Tolliver, Connect (Gearbox)
  2. Nubya Garcia, Source (Concord)
  3. Jeff Parker, Suite for Max Brown (International Anthem)
  4. Chicago Underground Quartet, Good Days (Astral Spirits)
  5. Jim Snidero, Project-K (Savant)
  6. Tyshawn Sorey, Unfiltered (self-released)
  7. Charles McPherson, Jazz Dance Suites (Chazz Mack Music)
  8. Ron Miles, Rainbow Sign (Blue Note)
  9. Lakecia Benjamin, Pursuance: The Coltranes (Ropeadope)
  10. Kenny Barron-Dave Holland Trio Featuring Johnathan Blake, Without Deception (Dare2)

REISSUES/HISTORICAL

  1. Thelonious Monk, Palo Alto (1968, Impulse)
  2. Bob James, Once Upon a Time: The Lost 1965 New York Studio Sessions (Resonance)
  3. Charles Mingus, @ Bremen 1964 & 1975 (Sunnyside)

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