16th Annual Jazz Critics Poll: 2021

Ballot 2021

David Kunian (WWOZ-FM New Orleans, Offbeat, New Orleans Jazz Museum)

NEW RELEASES

  1. Irreversible Entanglements, Open the Gates (International Anthem)
  2. Nicholas Payton, Smoke Sessions (Smoke Sessions)
  3. Craig Klein, Talkative Horns (Tromboklein Music)
  4. Sun Ra Arkestra, Swirling (Strut -20)
  5. Makaya McCraven, Deciphering the Message (Blue Note)
  6. Rob Mazurek Exploding Star Orchestra, Dimensional Stardust (International Anthem -20)
  7. Dr. Lonnie Smith, Breathe (Blue Note)
  8. Dave Rempis-Tomeka Reid-Joshua Abrams-Tim Daisy-Tyler Damon, The Covid Tapes: Solos, Duos, & Trios (Aerophonic)
  9. Miguel Zenón-Ariel Bringuez-Demian Cabaud-Jordi Rossy, Law Years: The Music of Ornette Coleman (Miel Music)
  10. Matt Booth & Palindromes, Mythomania (Ears & Eyes)

RARA AVIS (REISSUES/ARCHIVAL)

  1. Julius Hemphill, The Boyé Multi-National Crusade for Harmony (1977-2007, New World)
  2. Louis Armstrong, The Complete Louis Armstrong Columbia & RCA Victor Studio Sessions 1946-66 (Mosaic)
  3. Roy Brooks, Understanding (1970, Reel-to-Real)

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