The 17th Annual Francis Davis Jazz Poll:
2022

Ballot 2022

Larry Blumenfeld (Wall Street Journal, Daily Beast, Jazziz)

NEW RELEASES

  1. Tyshawn Sorey Trio, Mesmerism (Yeros7 Music)
  2. David Virelles, Nuna (Pi)
  3. Marta Sanchez, SAAM (Spanish American Art Museum) (Whirlwind)
  4. Nduduzo Makhathini, In the Spirit of Ntu (Blue Note)
  5. Cécile McLorin Salvant, Ghost Song (Nonesuch)
  6. Immanuel Wilkins, The 7th Hand (Blue Note)
  7. The Angelica Sanchez Trio, Sparkle Beings (Sunnyside)
  8. Gonzalo Rubalcaba & Trio D'été, Turning Point (5Passion)
  9. Steven Bernstein & the Hot 9, Manifesto of Henryisms (Community Music Vol. 3) (Royal Potato Family)
  10. Moor Mother, Jazz Codes (Anti-)

RARA AVIS (REISSUES/ARCHIVAL)

  1. Mal Waldron, Searching in Grenoble: The 1978 Solo Piano Concert (Tompkins Square)
  2. Elvin Jones, Revival: Live at Pookie's Pub (1967, Blue Note)
  3. Ahmad Jamal, Emerald City Nights: Live at the Penthouse 1963-1964 (Jazz Detective/Elemental)

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Note: Voter published an extended list or essay here.