Chris McNulty/Eternal/Palmetto Records: The latest recording from jazz vocalist Chris McNulty is arguably the finest of her entire career. One of the most heartfelt and compelling recordings this jazz host has encountered in many years.
John Fedchock New York Big Band/ Like It Is / MAMA Records: Like It Is presents 10 compelling selections from this excellent, seasoned band made up of some of New York's finest jazz artists, led by veteran trombonist John Fedchock.
Charles Lloyd / Manhattan Stories / Resonance: In some of the most sublime moments on record in the last decade, master saxophonist Charles Lloyd again creates astonishing beauty on his new release Wild Man Dance.
And other top picks include:
Dave Stryker / Messin' with Mr. T / Strikezone Records
Steve Turre / Spiritman / Smoke Sessions Records
Vincent Herring / Night and Day / Smoke Sessions Records
Andrea Brachfeld / Lotus Blossum / Jazzheads
Heads of State / Search For Peace / Smoke Sessions
Mary Stallings / Feelin' Good / High Note
Cory Weeds /Condition Blue/ Cellar Live