The 18th Annual
Francis Davis Jazz Critics Poll:
2023

Ballot 2023

Bill Beuttler (Boston Globe, Emerson College, DownBeat)

NEW RELEASES

  1. Jason Moran, From the Dancehall to the Battlefield (Yes)
  2. Cécile McLorin Salvant, Mélusine (Nonesuch)
  3. Chief Adjuah, Bark Out Thunder Roar Out Lightning (Ropeadope)
  4. Ambrose Akinmusire, Owl Song (Nonesuch)
  5. Darcy James Argue's Secret Society, Dynamic Maximum Tension (Nonesuch)
  6. Lakecia Benjamin, Phoenix (Whirlwind)
  7. Sullivan Fortner, Solo Game (Artwork)
  8. Joshua Redman, Where Are We (Blue Note)
  9. Ron Horton, A Prayer for Andrew (Newvelle)
  10. Aaron Diehl & the Knights, Zodiac Suite (Mack Avenue)

RARA AVIS (REISSUES/ARCHIVAL)

  1. Charles Mingus, Changes: The Complete 1970s Atlantic Studio Recordings (1973-79, Rhino)
  2. Geri Allen & Kurt Rosenwinkel, A Lovesome Thing (2012, Motéma Music)
  3. Nina Simone, You've Got to Learn (1966, Verve)

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