The 18th Annual
Francis Davis Jazz Critics Poll:
2023

Ballot 2023

Michael Coyle (WRCU [Colgate University])

NEW RELEASES

  1. Tyler Mitchell Octet, Sun Ra's Journey (Cellar)
  2. Matt Mitchell, Oblong Aplomb (Out of Your Head)
  3. Jason Moran, From the Dancehall to the Battlefield (Yes)
  4. Aksel Røed's Other Aspects, Do You Dream in Colours? (Is It Jazz?)
  5. Emile Parisien, Louise (ACT '22)
  6. Claire Daly With George Garzone, VuVu for Frances (Daly Bread)
  7. Kahil El'Zabar's Ethnic Heritage Ensemble, Spirit Gatherer: Tribute to Don Cherry (Spiritmuse)
  8. Tyshawn Sorey Trio, Continuing (Pi)
  9. Noah Haidu, Standards (Sunnyside)
  10. Simona Premazzi, Wave in Gravity: Solo Piano (PRE)

RARA AVIS (REISSUES/ARCHIVAL)

  1. John Coltrane With Eric Dolphy, Evenings at the Village Gate (1961, Impulse!)
  2. Cal Tjader, Catch the Groove: Live at the Penthouse 1963-1967 (Jazz Detective/Elemental)
  3. Toshiko Akiyoshi, Toshiko's Blues: Quartet & Trios 1953-1958 (Fresh Sound)

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