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And the best jazz album of 2025 is……?

This is only the beginning of December so it may be a little premature but honestly, i’ve been a little dismayed that there have been so albums loved by critics and jazz aficionados that left me wanting.  I’m thinking of the latest releases from Ambrose Akimusire, Mary Halvorson, & Sylvie Courvoisier.  They’re not bad but….album(s) of the year?   I do however like the latest release from Nicole Glover.  Has this been a weak year or is it me?

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tomcy6
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I’ll nominate Arboresque by Artemis.  They are a female super group.  They have 3 albums out.  All are good.

I’ve been finding a lot to like on the Smoke Sessions label.  Great Jazz, well known musicians, great sound.

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Not sure about best, but I just heard Caelan Cardello’s Chapter One and really enjoyed it.  It’s a mix of composers with a lot of his own stuff, and I found his originals to be very interesting and compelling, and although I’ve only listened to it through my earbuds at this point it also sounds well recorded.  It’s on Qobuz. 

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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/arts/music/best-jazz-albums.html

https://slate.com/culture/2025/12/best-jazz-2025-albums-music-songs-youtube.html

a couple takes on the subject

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