This is a list of jazz records. They are all garded with numbers 1-10 with the maximum score being 10. The criteria and the way I rate records is similar to the style of Robert Christgau and Tom Hull, even if I use numbers instead of letter grades. If I feel a more elaborate explanation of the grading system is needed, I'll add one later. For now, all you need to know is this:
Any record rated 7 or higher I feel is well worth owning; Any record rated 8 - 10 is strongly recommended.
(The grades are liable to change. Records marked n/a are records I for whatever reason have not given a grade yet). Records by groups without any clear leader may be listed twice. The dates and labels are taken from various sources. Compilations have recording dates, regular records have year of release. If you find any mistakes do not hesitate to let me know by sending me an e-mail at perfectsounds.chrismonsen@[REMOVETHIS]gmail.com.
Monday, November 21, 2005
A-C
Abdullah, Ahmed:
- Ahmed Abdullah & his Solomonic Quintet (Silkheart, 1987) n/a
- Levels and Degrees of Light (Delmark, 1967) 6
- Rejoicing With the Light (Black Saint, 1983) n/a
- Blu Blu Blu (Black Saint, 1991) 8
Adderley, Cannonball:
- Something Else (Blue Note, 1958) 8
Adderley, Nat:
- Work Song (Riverside, 1960) 8
Air (Fred Hopkins, Steve McCall, Henry Threadgill):
- Air Song (1975) 8
- Air Raid (1976) 8
- Live Air (Black Saint, 1976) 7
- Air Time (Nessa, 1977/1978) 7
- Open Air Suit (Arista Novus) 7
- Blu Blu Blu (Black Saint, 1991) 8
Adderley, Cannonball:
- Something Else (Blue Note, 1958) 8
Adderley, Nat:
- Work Song (Riverside, 1960) 8
Air (Fred Hopkins, Steve McCall, Henry Threadgill):
- Air Song (1975) 8
- Air Raid (1976) 8
- Live Air (Black Saint, 1976) 7
- Air Time (Nessa, 1977/1978) 7
- Open Air Suit (Arista Novus) 7
- Air Lore (RCA, 1979) 10
- Air Mail (Black Saint, 1980) 7
- 80 Degrees Below '82 (Antilles, 1982) 9
- New Air: Live at the Montreal International Jazz Festival (Black Saint, 1983/1984) 8
Allen, Geri:
- Geri Allen Trio: The Printmakers (Minor Music, 1984) 8
Allen, Henry "Red":
- World on a String (Bluebird/RCA, 1957) 9
- The Henry Allen Collection, Vol. 1 (Collector's Choice, 1992) n/a
Allison, Ben:
- Cowboy Justice (Palmetto, 2006) 7
- Little Things Run The World (Palmetto, 2008) 8
- Think Free (Palmetto, 2009) 6
Armstrong, Louis:
- The Hot Fives, Volume I (Columbia, 1925) 9
- The Hot Fives and Hot Sevens, Volume II (Columbia, 1926) 8
- The Hot Fives and Hot Sevens, Volume III (Columbia, 1927) 9
- Volume IV: Louis Armstrong and Earl Hines (Columbia, 1927) 10
- Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man 1923-34 (Columbia/Legacy) 10
- 16 Most Requested Songs (Columbia, 1954-66) 9
Art Ensemble of Chicago:
- People In Sorrow (Nessa, 1969) 8
- Air Mail (Black Saint, 1980) 7
- 80 Degrees Below '82 (Antilles, 1982) 9
- New Air: Live at the Montreal International Jazz Festival (Black Saint, 1983/1984) 8
Ali, Rashied:
- w/Charles Gayle & William Parker: By Any Means: Live at Crescendo (Ayler Rec., 2007) 7
- w/Henry Grimes: Spirits Aloft (Porter, 2010) 7
Allen, Geri:
- Geri Allen Trio: The Printmakers (Minor Music, 1984) 8
Allen, Henry "Red":
- World on a String (Bluebird/RCA, 1957) 9
- The Henry Allen Collection, Vol. 1 (Collector's Choice, 1992) n/a
Allison, Ben:
- Cowboy Justice (Palmetto, 2006) 7
- Little Things Run The World (Palmetto, 2008) 8
- Think Free (Palmetto, 2009) 6
- Action-Refraction (Palmetto, 2011) 7
Allison, Mose:
- I Don't Worry About a Thing (Atlantis, 1962) 7
Amalgam:
- Prayer for Peace (Trasatlantic, 1969) 9
Ammons, Gene:
- Boss Tenor (Prestige, 1960) 8
Anderson, Fred:
- w/Hamid Drake, William Parker: Blue Winter (Eremite, 2005) 8
- w/Hamid Drake: From the River to the Ocean (Thrill Jockey, 2007) 7
Allison, Mose:
- I Don't Worry About a Thing (Atlantis, 1962) 7
Amalgam:
- Prayer for Peace (Trasatlantic, 1969) 9
Ammons, Gene:
- Boss Tenor (Prestige, 1960) 8
Anderson, Fred:
- w/Hamid Drake, William Parker: Blue Winter (Eremite, 2005) 8
- w/Hamid Drake: From the River to the Ocean (Thrill Jockey, 2007) 7
Angles:
- Epileptical West - Live in Coimbra (Clean Feed, 2010) 8
Armstrong, Louis:
- The Hot Fives, Volume I (Columbia, 1925) 9
- The Hot Fives and Hot Sevens, Volume II (Columbia, 1926) 8
- The Hot Fives and Hot Sevens, Volume III (Columbia, 1927) 9
- Volume IV: Louis Armstrong and Earl Hines (Columbia, 1927) 10
- Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man 1923-34 (Columbia/Legacy) 10
- 16 Most Requested Songs (Columbia, 1954-66) 9
Art Ensemble of Chicago:
- People In Sorrow (Nessa, 1969) 8
- A Jackson in your House/Message to our Folks (Varese, 1969) 6
- Les Stances A Sophie (Universal Sound, 1970) 8
- Phase One (America, 1971) 8
- Bap-Tizum (Koch Jazz, 1972) 6
- Fanfare for the Warriors (Koch Jazz, 1973) 7
- Chi-Congo (Paula, 1973) 8
- Nice Guys (ECM, 1979) n/a
- Les Stances A Sophie (Universal Sound, 1970) 8
- Phase One (America, 1971) 8
- Bap-Tizum (Koch Jazz, 1972) 6
- Fanfare for the Warriors (Koch Jazz, 1973) 7
- Chi-Congo (Paula, 1973) 8
- Nice Guys (ECM, 1979) n/a
- Full Force (ECM, 1980) n/a
- Urban Bushmen (ECM, 1982) n/a
- The Third Decade (ECM, 1984) 7
Atomic:
- Feet Music (Jazzland Rec., 2001) 7
- Boom Boom (Jazzland Rec., 2003) 7
- The Bikini Tapes (Jazzland Rec., 2005) n/a
- Brand New Ears (Jazzland Rec., 2006) 8
Ayler, Albert:
- Spiritual Unity (ESP, 1964) 10
- Bells (ESP/Calibre, 1965) 7
- Spirits Rejoice (ESP/Calibre, 1965) 8
- Live in Greenwich Village, The Complete Impulse Sessions (Impulse!, 1998) 8
- Love Cry (Impulse!, 1967) 6
- Holy Ghost: Rare and Unissued Recordings (1962-1970) (Revenant, 2004) 7
The Bad Plus:
- The Bad Plus (Fresh Sound New Talent, 2000) n/a
- These Are the Vistas (Columbia, 2003) n/a
- Urban Bushmen (ECM, 1982) n/a
- The Third Decade (ECM, 1984) 7
Atomic:
- Feet Music (Jazzland Rec., 2001) 7
- Boom Boom (Jazzland Rec., 2003) 7
- The Bikini Tapes (Jazzland Rec., 2005) n/a
- Brand New Ears (Jazzland Rec., 2006) 8
Ayler, Albert:
- Spiritual Unity (ESP, 1964) 10
- Bells (ESP/Calibre, 1965) 7
- Spirits Rejoice (ESP/Calibre, 1965) 8
- Live in Greenwich Village, The Complete Impulse Sessions (Impulse!, 1998) 8
- Love Cry (Impulse!, 1967) 6
- Holy Ghost: Rare and Unissued Recordings (1962-1970) (Revenant, 2004) 7
The Bad Plus:
- The Bad Plus (Fresh Sound New Talent, 2000) n/a
- These Are the Vistas (Columbia, 2003) n/a
- Give (Columbia, 2004) n/a
Bang, Billy:
- Billy Bang's Survival Ensemble: New York Collage (Anima, 1978) n/a
Bang, Billy:
- Billy Bang's Survival Ensemble: New York Collage (Anima, 1978) n/a
- Changing Seasons (Bellows, 1980) n/a
- Billy Bang Quintet: Rainbow Gladiator (Soul Note, 1981) 8
- w/ The Jazz Doctors: Intensive Care (Cadillac, 1984) 8
Bartz, Gary:
- There Goes the Neighborhood (Candid, 1990) n/a
Basie, Count:
- The Complete Decca Recordings (GRP, 1937/1992) 8
- The Best of Early Basie (GRP, 1996) 9
Bechet, Sidney:
- Young Sidney Bechet 1923-1925 (Timeless, 1998) 6
- Master Takes: Victor Sessions (Bluebird/RCA, 1932-1943) n/a
- Ken Burns Jazz (Columbia/Legacy, 2000) 8
Beiderbecke, Bix:
- Bix Beiderbecke, Vol. 1: Singing the Blues (Columbia, 1927) 9
Berne, Tim:
- Billy Bang Sextet: The Fire From Within (Soul Note, 1985) 7
- Bang On! (Justin Time, 1997) 7
- Vietnam: The Aftermath (Justin Time, 2001) 9
- Vietnam: Reflections (Justin Time, 2004) 7
- Bang On! (Justin Time, 1997) 7
- Vietnam: The Aftermath (Justin Time, 2001) 9
- Vietnam: Reflections (Justin Time, 2004) 7
- w/Sirone: Sirone Bang Ensemble: Configuration (Silkheart) 8
- Quintet feat. Frank Lowe: Above and Beynd: An Evening in Grand Rapids (Justin Time, 2007) 7
- Prayer for Peace (TUM, 2010, rec. 2008) 8
- Quintet feat. Frank Lowe: Above and Beynd: An Evening in Grand Rapids (Justin Time, 2007) 7
- Prayer for Peace (TUM, 2010, rec. 2008) 8
Bartz, Gary:
- There Goes the Neighborhood (Candid, 1990) n/a
Basie, Count:
- The Complete Decca Recordings (GRP, 1937/1992) 8
- The Best of Early Basie (GRP, 1996) 9
Bechet, Sidney:
- Young Sidney Bechet 1923-1925 (Timeless, 1998) 6
- Master Takes: Victor Sessions (Bluebird/RCA, 1932-1943) n/a
- Ken Burns Jazz (Columbia/Legacy, 2000) 8
Beiderbecke, Bix:
- Bix Beiderbecke, Vol. 1: Singing the Blues (Columbia, 1927) 9
Berne, Tim:
- Mutant Variations (Soul Note, 1984) 7
- Big Satan: I Think They Liked It Honey (Winter & Winter, 1997) 7
- Paraphrase: Pre-Emptive Denial (Screwgun Records, 2005) 8
- Insomnia (Clean Feed, 2011) n/a
- Big Satan: I Think They Liked It Honey (Winter & Winter, 1997) 7
- Paraphrase: Pre-Emptive Denial (Screwgun Records, 2005) 8
- Insomnia (Clean Feed, 2011) n/a
- Snake Oil (ECM, 2012) n/a
Blakey, Art:
- Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers with Thelonious Monk (Atlantic, 1957) 8
- Moanin' (Blue Note, 1958) 7
- Roots and Herbs (Blue Note, 1961) 9
Bley, Paul:
- Introducing Paul Bley (Debut OJC, 1953) n/a
- The Fabulous Paul Bley Quintet (Musidisc, 1958) n/a
Blumiett, Hamiet:
Blakey, Art:
- Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers with Thelonious Monk (Atlantic, 1957) 8
- Moanin' (Blue Note, 1958) 7
- Roots and Herbs (Blue Note, 1961) 9
Bley, Paul:
- Introducing Paul Bley (Debut OJC, 1953) n/a
- The Fabulous Paul Bley Quintet (Musidisc, 1958) n/a
Blumiett, Hamiet:
- Resolution (Black Saint, 1978) n/a
- Ebu (Soul Note, 1984) 6
Blythe, Arthur:
- Lennox Avenue Breakdown (Sony/Koch, 1979) 9
- Focus (Savant, 2002) 8
Bowie, Lester:
- The 5th Power (Black Saint, 1978) 8
- The Fire This Time (In+Out, 1992) 9
Blythe, Arthur:
- Lennox Avenue Breakdown (Sony/Koch, 1979) 9
- Focus (Savant, 2002) 8
Bowie, Lester:
- The 5th Power (Black Saint, 1978) 8
- The Fire This Time (In+Out, 1992) 9
Boykins, Ronnie:
- The Will Come, Is Now (ESP Disk, 1967-75) n/a
Braxton, Anthony:
- Three Compositions of New Jazz (Delmark, 1968) n/a
- For Alto (Delmark, 1969) 6
- Creative Orchestra Music 1976 (Arista, 1976) 9
- Six Compositions (Quartet) 1984 (Black Saint, 1984) 8
- Six Monk's Compositions (1987) 8
- w/Milford Graves & William Parker: Beyond Quantum (Tzadik, 2008) 8
Brooks, Tina:
- Minor Move [(Blue Note, 1958) n/a
Brown, Clifford:
- The Beginning and the End (Columbia, 1952) n/a
- A Study in Brown (EmArcy, 1955) 8
- Alone Together: The Best of the Mercury Years (w/ Max Roach) (Verve) 7
Brown, Marion:
- Why Not? (ESP, 1966) 8
- Geechee Recollections (Impulse!, 1973) n/a
Brown, Rob:
- Crown Trunk Root Funk (AUM Fidelity, 2008) 7
Brubeck, Dave:
- Time Out (Columbia, 1959) 8
Brötzmann, Peter:
- Machine Gun (FMP, 1968) 7
- w/Fred Hopkins & Rashied Ali: Songlines (FMP, 1994) 8
Byard, Jaki:
- Out Front (Prestige/OJC, 1961) n/a
- The Jaki Byard Experience (Prestige/OJC, 1968) n/a
Byas, Don:
- Savoy Jam Party (Savoy, 1944/1995) 8
Byron, Don:
- Tuskegee Experiment (Elektra Nonesuch, 1992) 7
- Music for Six Musicians (Elektra Nonesuch, 1994) n/a
Campbell, Roy:
- Akhenaten Suite (AUM Fidelity, 2007) 7
Carter, James:
- The Real Quiet Storm (Atlantic, 1995) 7
- Conversin' With the Elders (Atlantic, 1996) 8
- In Carterian Fashion (Atlantic, 1998) n/a
- Chasin' the Gypsy (Atlantic, 2000) 8
- Layin' in the Cut (Atlantic, 2000) 7
- w/Cyrus Chestnut/Reginald Veal/Ali Jackson: Gold Sounds (Brown Brothers,2005) 6
- Presnt Tense (EmArcy, 2008) 6
Carter, John:
- John Carter & Bobby Bradford Quartet: Seeking (Hat Art, 1969) 8
Braxton, Anthony:
- Three Compositions of New Jazz (Delmark, 1968) n/a
- For Alto (Delmark, 1969) 6
- Creative Orchestra Music 1976 (Arista, 1976) 9
- Six Compositions (Quartet) 1984 (Black Saint, 1984) 8
- Six Monk's Compositions (1987) 8
- w/Milford Graves & William Parker: Beyond Quantum (Tzadik, 2008) 8
Brooks, Tina:
- Minor Move [(Blue Note, 1958) n/a
Brown, Clifford:
- The Beginning and the End (Columbia, 1952) n/a
- A Study in Brown (EmArcy, 1955) 8
- Alone Together: The Best of the Mercury Years (w/ Max Roach) (Verve) 7
Brown, Marion:
- Why Not? (ESP, 1966) 8
- Geechee Recollections (Impulse!, 1973) n/a
Brown, Rob:
- Crown Trunk Root Funk (AUM Fidelity, 2008) 7
Brubeck, Dave:
- Time Out (Columbia, 1959) 8
Brötzmann, Peter:
- Machine Gun (FMP, 1968) 7
- w/Fred Hopkins & Rashied Ali: Songlines (FMP, 1994) 8
Byard, Jaki:
- Out Front (Prestige/OJC, 1961) n/a
- The Jaki Byard Experience (Prestige/OJC, 1968) n/a
Byas, Don:
- Savoy Jam Party (Savoy, 1944/1995) 8
Byron, Don:
- Tuskegee Experiment (Elektra Nonesuch, 1992) 7
- Music for Six Musicians (Elektra Nonesuch, 1994) n/a
Campbell, Roy:
- Akhenaten Suite (AUM Fidelity, 2007) 7
Carter, James:
- The Real Quiet Storm (Atlantic, 1995) 7
- Conversin' With the Elders (Atlantic, 1996) 8
- In Carterian Fashion (Atlantic, 1998) n/a
- Chasin' the Gypsy (Atlantic, 2000) 8
- Layin' in the Cut (Atlantic, 2000) 7
- w/Cyrus Chestnut/Reginald Veal/Ali Jackson: Gold Sounds (Brown Brothers,2005) 6
- Presnt Tense (EmArcy, 2008) 6
Carter, John:
- John Carter & Bobby Bradford Quartet: Seeking (Hat Art, 1969) 8
- Dauwhe (Black Saint, 1982) 8
- Castles of Ghana (Grammavision, 1985) n/a
- Castles of Ghana (Grammavision, 1985) n/a
- Fields (Grammavision, 1988) n/a
Chaloff, Serge:
Chaloff, Serge:
- Blue Serge (Capitol, 1956) 8
Cherry, Don:
- Complete Communion (Blue Note, 1965) 8
- Where Is Brooklyn? (Blue Note, 1966) n/a
- Brown Rice (A&M, 1975) 7
Clark, Sonny:
- Sonny's Crib (Blue Note, 1957) 7
- Cool Struttin' (Blue Note, 1958) 6
Cline, Nels:
- New Monestary - A View Into the Music of Andrew Hill (Cryptogramophono, 2006) 7
- Complete Communion (Blue Note, 1965) 8
- Where Is Brooklyn? (Blue Note, 1966) n/a
- Brown Rice (A&M, 1975) 7
Clark, Sonny:
- Sonny's Crib (Blue Note, 1957) 7
- Cool Struttin' (Blue Note, 1958) 6
Cline, Nels:
- New Monestary - A View Into the Music of Andrew Hill (Cryptogramophono, 2006) 7
- Initiate (Cryptogramophone, 2010) 7
Coleman, Ornette:
- The Shape of Jazz to Come (Atlantic, 1959) 10
- Change of the Century (Atlantic, 1960) 9
- This is Our Music (Atlantic, 1961) 8
- Free Jazz (Atlantic, 1961) 7
- Ornette! (Atlantic, 1962) 10
- Ornette on Tenor (Atlantic, 1962) n/a
- At the Golden Circle, Volume One (Blue Note, 1965) 8
- At the Golden Circle, Volume Two (blue note, 1965) 8
-The Art of the Improvisers (Atlantic, 1970) n/a
- Dancing in Your Head (A&M, 1977) 9
- Body Meta (Verve, 1978) n/a
- Of Human Feelings (Antilles, 1982) 9
- In All Languages (Harmolodic/Verve, 1987) 8
- Sound Grammar (Sound Grammar, 2006) 9
Coltrane, John:
- Blue Train (Blue Note, 1957) 6
- Soultrane (Prestige OJC, 1958) n/a
- Giant Steps (Atlantic, 1959) 8
- My Favorite Things (Atlantic, 1960) 9
- Olé Coltrane (Atlantic, 1961) 9
- The Complete Africa/Brass Sessions (Impulse, 1961) 8
- Live at the Village Vanguard - the Master Takes (Impulse, 1961) 10
- Impressions (Impulse, 1961) 7
- Ballads (Impulse, 1962) n/a
- Afro Blue Impressions (Pablo, 1963) 7
- Coltrane Live at Birdland (Impulse, 1963) n/a
- Crescent (Impulse, 1964) n/a
- A Love Supreme (Impulse, 1964) 10
- Ascension (Impulse, 1965) 7
- Sun Ship (Impulse, 1965) n/a
- First Meditations (Impulse, 1965) n/a
- Interstellar Space (Impulse, 1967) 7
Cooper-Moore:
- w/Assif Tsahar & Chad Taylor: Digital Primitives (Hopscotch, 2007) 8
- Digital Primitives (w/Assif Tsahar & Chad Taylor): Hum Crackle & Pop (Hopscotch, 2009) 8
Counce, Curtis:
- Landslide (Contemporary/OJC, 1957) 7
Coleman, Ornette:
- The Shape of Jazz to Come (Atlantic, 1959) 10
- Change of the Century (Atlantic, 1960) 9
- This is Our Music (Atlantic, 1961) 8
- Free Jazz (Atlantic, 1961) 7
- Ornette! (Atlantic, 1962) 10
- Ornette on Tenor (Atlantic, 1962) n/a
- At the Golden Circle, Volume One (Blue Note, 1965) 8
- At the Golden Circle, Volume Two (blue note, 1965) 8
-The Art of the Improvisers (Atlantic, 1970) n/a
- Dancing in Your Head (A&M, 1977) 9
- Body Meta (Verve, 1978) n/a
- Of Human Feelings (Antilles, 1982) 9
- In All Languages (Harmolodic/Verve, 1987) 8
- Sound Grammar (Sound Grammar, 2006) 9
Coltrane, John:
- Blue Train (Blue Note, 1957) 6
- Soultrane (Prestige OJC, 1958) n/a
- Giant Steps (Atlantic, 1959) 8
- My Favorite Things (Atlantic, 1960) 9
- Olé Coltrane (Atlantic, 1961) 9
- The Complete Africa/Brass Sessions (Impulse, 1961) 8
- Live at the Village Vanguard - the Master Takes (Impulse, 1961) 10
- Impressions (Impulse, 1961) 7
- Ballads (Impulse, 1962) n/a
- Afro Blue Impressions (Pablo, 1963) 7
- Coltrane Live at Birdland (Impulse, 1963) n/a
- Crescent (Impulse, 1964) n/a
- A Love Supreme (Impulse, 1964) 10
- Ascension (Impulse, 1965) 7
- Sun Ship (Impulse, 1965) n/a
- First Meditations (Impulse, 1965) n/a
- Interstellar Space (Impulse, 1967) 7
Cooper-Moore:
- w/Assif Tsahar & Chad Taylor: Digital Primitives (Hopscotch, 2007) 8
- Digital Primitives (w/Assif Tsahar & Chad Taylor): Hum Crackle & Pop (Hopscotch, 2009) 8
Counce, Curtis:
- Landslide (Contemporary/OJC, 1957) 7
Crispell, Marylin:
- Spirit Music (Cadence, 1982) n/a
- Gaia (Leo Records, 1987) n/a
- Overlapping Hands: Eight Segments (FMP, 1990) n/a
- Nothing Ever Was, Anyway: Music of Annette Peacock (ECM, 1997) 7
Criss, Sonny:
- Up, Up and Away (Prestige, 1967) n/a
D-G
Davis, Anthony:
- Past Lives (Red Records, 1978) n/a
- Episteme (Gramavision, 1981) 7
Davis, Miles:
- Complete Birth of the Cool (Blue Note, 1948-50) n/a
- Bags' Groove (Prestige, 1954) n/a
- Miles Davis and The Modern Jazz Giants (Original Jazz Classics, 1954-56) n/a
- 'Round About Midnight (Columbia, 1955) 9
- Cookin' (Prestige, 1956) 7
- Relaxin' (Prestige, 1956) n/a
- Miles Ahead (Columbia, 1957) n/a
- Kind of Blue (Columbia, 1959) 7
- Sketches of Spain (Columbia, 1959) n/a
- E.S.P (Columbia, 1965) n/a
- Miles Smiles (Columbia, 1966) 9
- Sorcerer (Columbia, 1967) n/a
- Nefertiti (Columbia, 1967) 7
- In a Silent Way (Columbia, 1969) 9
- Bitches Brew (Columbia, 1969) 7
- Jack Johnson (Columbia, 1970) 10
- On the Corner (Columbia, 1973) 8
- Dark Magus (Columbia, 1974) 9
- Agharta (Columbia, 1975) 8
- Decoy (Columbia, 1984) 5
- Aura (Columbia, 1985) n/a
- Tutu (Warner, 1986) 6
Davis, Richard:
- Persia My Dear (DIW, 1987) n/a
DeJohnette, Jack:
- Complete Birth of the Cool (Blue Note, 1948-50) n/a
- Bags' Groove (Prestige, 1954) n/a
- Miles Davis and The Modern Jazz Giants (Original Jazz Classics, 1954-56) n/a
- 'Round About Midnight (Columbia, 1955) 9
- Cookin' (Prestige, 1956) 7
- Relaxin' (Prestige, 1956) n/a
- Miles Ahead (Columbia, 1957) n/a
- Kind of Blue (Columbia, 1959) 7
- Sketches of Spain (Columbia, 1959) n/a
- E.S.P (Columbia, 1965) n/a
- Miles Smiles (Columbia, 1966) 9
- Sorcerer (Columbia, 1967) n/a
- Nefertiti (Columbia, 1967) 7
- In a Silent Way (Columbia, 1969) 9
- Bitches Brew (Columbia, 1969) 7
- Jack Johnson (Columbia, 1970) 10
- On the Corner (Columbia, 1973) 8
- Dark Magus (Columbia, 1974) 9
- Agharta (Columbia, 1975) 8
- Decoy (Columbia, 1984) 5
- Aura (Columbia, 1985) n/a
- Tutu (Warner, 1986) 6
Davis, Richard:
- Persia My Dear (DIW, 1987) n/a
DeJohnette, Jack:
- Album Album (ECM, 1984) n/a
Dickerson, Walt:
- To My Queen (Fantasy/New Jazz, 1962) 7
- w/Andrew Curille & Wilbur Ware: Tell Us Only Beautifull Things (Why Not/Candid, 1975/2009) 7
Dixon, Bill:
Dickerson, Walt:
- To My Queen (Fantasy/New Jazz, 1962) 7
- w/Andrew Curille & Wilbur Ware: Tell Us Only Beautifull Things (Why Not/Candid, 1975/2009) 7
Dixon, Bill:
- Intents and Purposes (RCA/International Phonograph, 1967) 8
- Thoughts (Soul Note, 1987) 8
- Son of Sissyphus (Soul Note, 1990) 8
- Vade Mecum (Soul Note, 1994) n/a
- Tapestries for Small Orchestra (Firehouse 12, 2009) 7
Dolphy, Eric:
- Here and There (Prestige, 1960) n/a
- Outward Bound (Prestige, 1960) n/a
- Out There (New Jazz/Original Jazz Classics, 1960) 7
- Candid Dolphy (Candid, 1960) n/a
- Far Cry (New Jazz/Original Jazz Classics, 1960) 8
- Eric Dolphy at the Five Spot, Vol. 1 (New Jazz/Original Jazz Classics, 1961) 8
- Eric Dolphy at the Five Spot, Vol. 2 (New Jazz/Original Jazz Classics, 1961) 7
- The Complete Prestige Recordings (Prestige, 1960-61) 8
- Berlin Concerts (Enja, 1961) 7
- Iron Man (Restless, 1963) 9
- The Illinois Concert (Blue Note, 1963) 7
- Out to Lunch (Blue Note, 1964) 10
Doyle, Arthur:
Dolphy, Eric:
- Here and There (Prestige, 1960) n/a
- Outward Bound (Prestige, 1960) n/a
- Out There (New Jazz/Original Jazz Classics, 1960) 7
- Candid Dolphy (Candid, 1960) n/a
- Far Cry (New Jazz/Original Jazz Classics, 1960) 8
- Eric Dolphy at the Five Spot, Vol. 1 (New Jazz/Original Jazz Classics, 1961) 8
- Eric Dolphy at the Five Spot, Vol. 2 (New Jazz/Original Jazz Classics, 1961) 7
- The Complete Prestige Recordings (Prestige, 1960-61) 8
- Berlin Concerts (Enja, 1961) 7
- Iron Man (Restless, 1963) 9
- The Illinois Concert (Blue Note, 1963) 7
- Out to Lunch (Blue Note, 1964) 10
Doyle, Arthur:
- Alabama Feeling (1978) n/a
8 Bold Souls:
8 Bold Souls:
- 8 Bold Souls (Sessom, 1987) n/a
- Sideshow (Arabesque, 1992) 9
- Sideshow (Arabesque, 1992) 9
- Ant Farm (Arabesque, 1994) 8
- Last Option (Thrill Jockey) 6
Fitzgerald, Ella:
- 75th Birthday Celebration (GRP, 1938) n/a
- Ella: The Legendary Decca Recordings (GRP, 1938) n/a
- The First Lady of Song (Decca, 1947) 7
- Sings the Cole Porter Song Book (Verve, 1956) n/a
- The Complete Ella Fitzgerald Song Books (Verve, 1956) n/a
- Sings the Rodgers and Hart Song Book (Verve, 1956)
- Ella and Louis (Verve, 1956) n/a
- Ella and Louis Again (Verve, 1957) n/a
- Sings the Irvin Berlin Song Book (Verve, 1958) n/a
- Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Song Book (Verve, 1959) n/a
- The Best of the Song Books (Verve, 1993) n/a
- Something to Live For (Verve, 1999) n/a
- Ken Burns Jazz (Verve, 2000) n/a
FME (Free Music Ensemble):
- Underground (OkkaDisk, 2004) 7
- Cuts (OkkaDisk, 2005) 8
Gahnold, Anders:
- w/Hamid Drake & William Parker: Last Dances (Ayler, 2008) 7
Gaillard, Slim:
- Laughing in Rhythm: The Best of the Verve Years (Verve, 1994) 7
Gale, Eddie:
- Eddie Gale's Ghetto Music (Blue Note/Water, 1968) 9
- Black Rhythm Happening (Blue Note, 1969) 8
- Afro Fire (Blue Note, 2003) n/a
Gayle, Charles:
- w/Sirone & Dave Pleasant: Homeless (Silkheart, 1988) 9
- w/Rashied Ali & William Parker: Touchin' on Trane (FMP, 1991) 10
- Repent (Knitting Factory Records, 1992) 7
- More Live (Knitting Factory, 1993) n/a
- Concentration (Black Saint, 1993) n/a
- Unto I Am (Victo, 1995) n/a
- Daily Bread (Black Saint) 7
- Time Zones (Tompkins Square, 2006) n/a
- By Any Means feat. Rashied Ali & William Parker: Live At Crescendo (Ayler, 2008) 7
Gillespie, Dizzy:
- Shaw Nuff (Musicraft, 1945–46) n/a
- The Complete RCA Victor Recordings (RCA, 2CD, 1937–49) 7
Giuffre, Jimmy:
- Free Fall (Columbia/Legacy, 1962) 7
Goodman, Benny:
- Sing, Sing, Sing (Bluebird, 1935-1938) 8
Gordon, Dexter:
- Settin' the Pace (Savoy, 1945-47) n/a
- Go! (Blue Note, 1962) 6
Griffin, Johnny:
- A Blowin' Session (Blue Note, 1957) 7
- Johnny Griffin Sextet (Siverside, 1958) 8
Ehrlich, Marty:
- w/Anthony Cox & Pheeroan AkLaf: Welcome (Sound Aspects, 1984) 8
El'Zabar, Kahil:
- Kahil El'Zabar's Ritual Trio: Renaissance of the Resitance (Delmark, 1994) 7
- w/David Murray & Fred Hopkins: Love Outside of Dreams (Delmark, 1997) 7
Eldridge, Roy:
El'Zabar, Kahil:
- Kahil El'Zabar's Ritual Trio: Renaissance of the Resitance (Delmark, 1994) 7
- w/David Murray & Fred Hopkins: Love Outside of Dreams (Delmark, 1997) 7
Eldridge, Roy:
- Little Jazz (Columbia, 1935-40) n/a
Ellington, Duke:
- The Bubber Miley Era: 1924-1929 (Jazz Legends, 2003) 10
- Flaming Youth (RCA, 1927) 10
- The Okeh Ellington (Columbia, 1927-1930) 9
- The Duke's Men: Small Groups Vol. 1 (Columbia, 1934-1938) 8
- The Duke's Men: Small Groups Vol. 2 (Columbia, 1938-1939) 7
- The Blanton-Webster Band (Bluebird/RCA, 1939-1942) 9
- Never No Lament: The Blanton-Webster Band (Bluebird, 1940-1942) n/a
- The Duke at Fargo 1940 (Storyville, 1940) n/a
- The Great Ellington Units (RCA, 1940-41) n/a
- The Carnegie Hall Concerts, January 1943 (Prestige, 1943) n/a
- Black, Borwn and Beige (Live) (Columbia/Legacy, 1944) n/a
- Masterpieces by Ellington (Columbia, 1950) 7
- Ellington Uptown (Sony International, 1953) 9
- Ellington at Newport (Columbia, 1956) n/a
- Such Sweet Thunder (Columbia, Legacy, 1957) 8
- Black, Brown and Beige (Columbia, 1958) n/a
- Back to Back (Verve, 1959) n/a
- Side by Side (Verve, 1958-1959) n/a
- Anatomy of a Murder (Columbia, 1959) n/a
Ellington, Duke:
- The Bubber Miley Era: 1924-1929 (Jazz Legends, 2003) 10
- Flaming Youth (RCA, 1927) 10
- The Okeh Ellington (Columbia, 1927-1930) 9
- The Duke's Men: Small Groups Vol. 1 (Columbia, 1934-1938) 8
- The Duke's Men: Small Groups Vol. 2 (Columbia, 1938-1939) 7
- The Blanton-Webster Band (Bluebird/RCA, 1939-1942) 9
- Never No Lament: The Blanton-Webster Band (Bluebird, 1940-1942) n/a
- The Duke at Fargo 1940 (Storyville, 1940) n/a
- The Great Ellington Units (RCA, 1940-41) n/a
- The Carnegie Hall Concerts, January 1943 (Prestige, 1943) n/a
- Black, Borwn and Beige (Live) (Columbia/Legacy, 1944) n/a
- Masterpieces by Ellington (Columbia, 1950) 7
- Ellington Uptown (Sony International, 1953) 9
- Ellington at Newport (Columbia, 1956) n/a
- Such Sweet Thunder (Columbia, Legacy, 1957) 8
- Black, Brown and Beige (Columbia, 1958) n/a
- Back to Back (Verve, 1959) n/a
- Side by Side (Verve, 1958-1959) n/a
- Anatomy of a Murder (Columbia, 1959) n/a
- Blues in Orbit (Columbia, 1959/'60) 7
- First Time! The Count Meets the Duke (Columbia, 1961) n/a
- Duke Ellington Meets Coleman Hawkins (Impulse!, 1962) n/a
- Money Jungle w/Charlie Mingus & Max Roach (Blue Note, 1962) 8
- Duke Ellington and John Coltrane (Impulse!, 1962) n/a
- Afro-Bossa (Musicraft, 1962) n/a
- Duke Ellington's Concert of Sacred Music (RCA, 1965) n/a
- First Time! The Count Meets the Duke (Columbia, 1961) n/a
- Duke Ellington Meets Coleman Hawkins (Impulse!, 1962) n/a
- Money Jungle w/Charlie Mingus & Max Roach (Blue Note, 1962) 8
- Duke Ellington and John Coltrane (Impulse!, 1962) n/a
- Afro-Bossa (Musicraft, 1962) n/a
- Duke Ellington's Concert of Sacred Music (RCA, 1965) n/a
- Soul Call (Live) (Verve, 1966) n/a
- The Popular Duke Ellington (RCA, 1966) n/a
- Far East Suite (RCA Bluebird, 1967) 10
- ...and His Mother Called Him Bill (RCA Victor, 1967) n/a
- The Intimate Ellington (Original Jazz Classics, 1969) n/a
- New Orleans Suite (Atlantic, 1970) 7
- The Afro-Eurasian Eclipse (Fantasy/Original Jazz Classics, 1971) 8
Ervin, Booker:
- Freedom Book (Prestige/Original Jazz Classics, 1963) n/a
- The Blues Book (Prestige/Original Jazz Classics, 1964) n/a
- The Space Book (Prestige/OJC, 1964) n/a
- Far East Suite (RCA Bluebird, 1967) 10
- ...and His Mother Called Him Bill (RCA Victor, 1967) n/a
- The Intimate Ellington (Original Jazz Classics, 1969) n/a
- New Orleans Suite (Atlantic, 1970) 7
- The Afro-Eurasian Eclipse (Fantasy/Original Jazz Classics, 1971) 8
Ervin, Booker:
- Freedom Book (Prestige/Original Jazz Classics, 1963) n/a
- The Blues Book (Prestige/Original Jazz Classics, 1964) n/a
- The Space Book (Prestige/OJC, 1964) n/a
- Setting the Pace (Prestige/Original Jazz Classics, 1965) 8
Evans, Bill:
- Sunday at the Village Vanguard (Riverside/OJC, 1961) 8
- Waltz for Debby (Riverside/OJC, 1961) 7
Evans, Orrin:
Evans, Bill:
- Sunday at the Village Vanguard (Riverside/OJC, 1961) 8
- Waltz for Debby (Riverside/OJC, 1961) 7
Evans, Orrin:
- Tarbaby (w/Eric Revis, Nasheet Waits & more): The End of Fear (Posi-Tone, 2010) 7
- Captain Black Big Band (Posi-Tone, 2011) 6
Faddis, Jon:
- Teranga (Koch, 2006) 7
Fieldwork (Vijay Iyer, Steve Lehman & Tyshawn Sorey):
- Door (Pi Recordings, 2008) 9
Finnerud, Svein:
- Captain Black Big Band (Posi-Tone, 2011) 6
Faddis, Jon:
- Teranga (Koch, 2006) 7
Fieldwork (Vijay Iyer, Steve Lehman & Tyshawn Sorey):
- Door (Pi Recordings, 2008) 9
Finnerud, Svein:
- Svein Finnerud Trio (Norsk Jazzforum/Plastic Strip, 1969) 8
- Plastic Sun (Plastic Strip, 1970) n/a
- The Complete Released Works 1968-1999 (Plastic Strip) 7
Fitzgerald, Ella:
- 75th Birthday Celebration (GRP, 1938) n/a
- Ella: The Legendary Decca Recordings (GRP, 1938) n/a
- The First Lady of Song (Decca, 1947) 7
- Sings the Cole Porter Song Book (Verve, 1956) n/a
- The Complete Ella Fitzgerald Song Books (Verve, 1956) n/a
- Sings the Rodgers and Hart Song Book (Verve, 1956)
- Ella and Louis (Verve, 1956) n/a
- Ella and Louis Again (Verve, 1957) n/a
- Sings the Irvin Berlin Song Book (Verve, 1958) n/a
- Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Song Book (Verve, 1959) n/a
- The Best of the Song Books (Verve, 1993) n/a
- Something to Live For (Verve, 1999) n/a
- Ken Burns Jazz (Verve, 2000) n/a
FME (Free Music Ensemble):
- Underground (OkkaDisk, 2004) 7
- Cuts (OkkaDisk, 2005) 8
Gahnold, Anders:
- w/Hamid Drake & William Parker: Last Dances (Ayler, 2008) 7
Gaillard, Slim:
- Laughing in Rhythm: The Best of the Verve Years (Verve, 1994) 7
Gale, Eddie:
- Eddie Gale's Ghetto Music (Blue Note/Water, 1968) 9
- Black Rhythm Happening (Blue Note, 1969) 8
- Afro Fire (Blue Note, 2003) n/a
Gayle, Charles:
- w/Sirone & Dave Pleasant: Homeless (Silkheart, 1988) 9
- w/Rashied Ali & William Parker: Touchin' on Trane (FMP, 1991) 10
- Repent (Knitting Factory Records, 1992) 7
- More Live (Knitting Factory, 1993) n/a
- Concentration (Black Saint, 1993) n/a
- Unto I Am (Victo, 1995) n/a
- Daily Bread (Black Saint) 7
- Time Zones (Tompkins Square, 2006) n/a
- By Any Means feat. Rashied Ali & William Parker: Live At Crescendo (Ayler, 2008) 7
Gillespie, Dizzy:
- Shaw Nuff (Musicraft, 1945–46) n/a
- The Complete RCA Victor Recordings (RCA, 2CD, 1937–49) 7
Giuffre, Jimmy:
- Free Fall (Columbia/Legacy, 1962) 7
Gjerstad, Frode:
- Detail w/Johnny Dyani & John Stevens: Okhela 'To Make a Fire' (Affinity, 1982/'84) 8
- w/William Parker & Hamid Drake: Ultima (Cadence, 1999) 7
- w/William Parker & Hamid Drake: On Reade Street (FMR, 2008) 7
Goodman, Benny:
- Sing, Sing, Sing (Bluebird, 1935-1938) 8
Gordon, Dexter:
- Settin' the Pace (Savoy, 1945-47) n/a
- Go! (Blue Note, 1962) 6
Green, Bunky:
- Playin' For Keeps (Lone Hill Jazz, 1965) n/a
- w/Rudresh Mahanthappa: Apex (Pi Recordings, 2010) 7
Greene, Burton:
- Burton Greene Quartet (ESP, 1965) n/a
Griffin, Johnny:
- A Blowin' Session (Blue Note, 1957) 7
- Johnny Griffin Sextet (Siverside, 1958) 8
Grimes, Henry:
- Trio: The Call (ESP, 1965) 7
- w/Rashied Ali: Spirits Aloft (Porter, 2010) 7
Griot Galaxy:
- Kins (Black & White Records, 1981) 8
H-L
Haden, Charlie:
- Liberation Music Orchestra (Impulse!, 1969) 7
- Ballad of the Fallen (ECM, 1982) 8
- Quartet West (Polygram, 1986) n/a
Hamilton, Scott:
- Back in New York (Concord, 2004) 7
Hampton, Lionel:
- Hot Mallets Vol. 1 (RCA Bluebird,1937–39) n/a
Hancock, Herbie:
- Takin' Off (Blue Note, 1963) n/a
- Maiden Voyage (Blue Note, 1965) 8
- Head Hunters (Columbia, 1973) 7
- Future Shock (Columbia, 1983) 6
- Sound-System (Columbia, 1984) 7
Harris, Craig:
- Black Bone (Soul Note, 1983) 8
- Souls Within the Veil (Aquastra, 2003) n/a
Jarman, Joseph:
- Song For (Delmark, 1966) n/a
- Inheritance (Baybridge (Japan), 1984) 7
Johnson, J.J.:
- J.J. Johnson's Jazz Quintets (Savoy, 1946) n/a
- The Eminent Jay Jay Johnson, Volume 1 (Blue Note, 1953) 8
- The Eminent Jay Jay Johnson, Volume 2 (Blue Note, 1955) 7
Johnson, James P.:
- Snowy Morning Blues (Decca, 1930–44) 7
Jones, Darius:
- w/Cooper-Moore & Rakalam Bob Moses: Man'Ish Boy (a Raw & Beautiful Thing) (AUM Fidelity, 2009) 9
- w/Adam Lane & Jason Nazary: Big Gurl (Smel My Dream) (AUM Fidelity, 2011) n/a
Jones, Hank:
- Hank Jones Quartet - Quintet (Savoy/Columbia, 1955) 7
Jones, Sam:
- The Soul Society (Original Jazz Classics, 1960) n/a
- The Chant (Riverside OJC, 1961) n/a
Jordan, Kidd:
- w/Hamid Drake, William Parker: Palm of Soul (AUM Fidelity, 2006) 7
Keppard, Freddie:
- New Orleans Giant: 1923-1928 (Epm Musique, 1923-1928) n/a
Kirk, Rahsaan Roland:
- Kirk's Work (Prestige, 1961) n/a
- We Free Kings (Mercury, 1961) 8
- Domino (Verve, 1962) n/a
- I Talk to the Spirits (Verve, 1964) n/a
- Rip, Rig, and Panic (Limelight, 1965) 8
- Now Please Don't You Cry, Beautiful Edith (Verve, 1967) 6
- The Inflated Tear (Atlantic, 1967) n/a
- Voulenteered Slavery (Rhino, 1968) n/a
Konitz, Lee:
- Motion (Verve, 1961) 8
Lacy, Steve:
- Reflections: Steve Lacy Plays Thelonious Monk (New Jazz/OJC, 1958) 7
- The Straight Horn of Steve Lacy (Candid, 1960) n/a
- Evidence (New Jazz/OJC, 1961) n/a
- School Days (hatOlogy, 1963) 8
- The Forest and the Zoo (ESP Disk, 1966) n/a
Land, Harlod:
- The Fox (Contemporary/OJC, 1959) n/a
Lane, Adam:
- Adam Lane Trio: Zero Degree Music (CIMP Records, 2005) 8
- Adam Lane Trio: Music Degree Zero (CIMP REcords, 2006) 7
- Adam Lane's Full Throttle Orchestra: New Magical Kingdom (Clean Feed, 2006) 9
- w/Markus Broo, Paal Nilssen-Love, Ken Vandermark: 4 Corners (Clean Feed) 7
- w/Lou Grassi, Mark Whitecage: Drunk Butterfly (Clean Feed, 2008) 6
- Adam Lane's Full Throttle Orchestra: Ashcan Rantings (Clean Feed) 10
Lewis, George:
- Homage to Charlie Parker (Black Saint, 1979) 8
Little, Booker:
- Out Front (Candid, 1961) 7
Lomax, Mark:
- Trio: The State Of Black America (Inarhyme, 2010) 9
Lowe, Frank:
- Black Beings (ESP, 1973) 7
- The Flam (Black Lion, 1975) 8
- w/ The Jazz Doctors: Intesive Care (Cadillac, 1984) 8
Lunceford, Jimmie:
- Stomp it Off (Decca, 1934) n/a
- For Dancers Only (1935-1937) n/a
- Liberation Music Orchestra (Impulse!, 1969) 7
- Ballad of the Fallen (ECM, 1982) 8
- Quartet West (Polygram, 1986) n/a
- Dream Keeper (Blue Note, 1990) 8
- Beyond the Missouri Sky (Verve, 1996) 6
- Land of the Sun (Verve, 2004) 4
Halley, Rich
- Rich Halley Trio: Mountains and Plains (Louie, 2005) 7
- Beyond the Missouri Sky (Verve, 1996) 6
- Land of the Sun (Verve, 2004) 4
Halley, Rich
- Rich Halley Trio: Mountains and Plains (Louie, 2005) 7
Halvorson, Mary:
- Trio: Dragon's Head (Firehouse 12, 2008) 7
- Quintet: Saturn Sings (Firehouse 12) 7
Hamilton, Scott:
- Back in New York (Concord, 2004) 7
Hampton, Lionel:
- Hot Mallets Vol. 1 (RCA Bluebird,1937–39) n/a
Hancock, Herbie:
- Takin' Off (Blue Note, 1963) n/a
- Maiden Voyage (Blue Note, 1965) 8
- Head Hunters (Columbia, 1973) 7
- Future Shock (Columbia, 1983) 6
- Sound-System (Columbia, 1984) 7
Harris, Craig:
- Black Bone (Soul Note, 1983) 8
- Souls Within the Veil (Aquastra, 2003) n/a
Harris, Eddie:
- Exodus to Jazz (Vee Jay Records, 1961) n/a
- The In Sound (Atlantic) n/a
- w/ Les McCann: Swiss Movement (Atlantic, 1969) 7
- There Was a Time - Echo of Harlem (Enja, 1990) n/a
Hawes, Hampton:
- For Real (Contemporary/OJC, 1958) 7
Hawkins, Coleman:
- A Retrospective 1929-1963 (Bluebird, 1929-1963) 8
- The Hawk Flies High (Riverside/Fantasy/OJC, 1957) n/a
Hawes, Hampton:
- For Real (Contemporary/OJC, 1958) 7
Hawkins, Coleman:
- A Retrospective 1929-1963 (Bluebird, 1929-1963) 8
- The Hawk Flies High (Riverside/Fantasy/OJC, 1957) n/a
- Soul (Prestige, OJC, 1958) n/a
- Today and Now (Impulse!, 1963) n/a
- Ken Burns Jazz (Columbia/Legacy, 2000) n/a
Henderson, Fletcher:
- A Study in Frustration: The Fletcher Henderson Story (Columbia, 1923-1938) 9
Henderson, Joe:
- Page One (Blue Note, 1963) 7
- Inner Urge (Blue Note, 1964) 8
Hill, Andrew:
- Black Fire (Blue Note, 1963) 7
- Smoke Stack (Blue Note, 1963) n/a
- Point of Departure (Blue Note, 1964) 8
- Andrew!!! (Blue Note, 1964) n/a
- Pax (Blue Note, 1965) n/a
- Lift Every Voice (Blue Note, 1969) 7
- Dusk (Palmetto, 2000) 7
- Time Lines (Blue Note, 2006) 6
Hines, Earl:
- Piano Man! (ASV, 1928–41) n/a
- Tour De Force (Black Lion, 1972) 7
Hodges, Johnny:
- Passion Flower 1940-46 (Bluebird, 1940-1946) 8
- Everybody Knows Johnny Hodges (Impulse!, 1964–65) n/a
- Ken Burns Jazz (Columbia/Legacy, 2000) n/a
Henderson, Fletcher:
- A Study in Frustration: The Fletcher Henderson Story (Columbia, 1923-1938) 9
Henderson, Joe:
- Page One (Blue Note, 1963) 7
- Inner Urge (Blue Note, 1964) 8
Hill, Andrew:
- Black Fire (Blue Note, 1963) 7
- Smoke Stack (Blue Note, 1963) n/a
- Point of Departure (Blue Note, 1964) 8
- Andrew!!! (Blue Note, 1964) n/a
- Pax (Blue Note, 1965) n/a
- Lift Every Voice (Blue Note, 1969) 7
- Dusk (Palmetto, 2000) 7
- Time Lines (Blue Note, 2006) 6
Hines, Earl:
- Piano Man! (ASV, 1928–41) n/a
- Tour De Force (Black Lion, 1972) 7
Hodges, Johnny:
- Passion Flower 1940-46 (Bluebird, 1940-1946) 8
- Everybody Knows Johnny Hodges (Impulse!, 1964–65) n/a
- Triple Play (RCA, 1967) n/a
Holiday, Billie:
- The Quintessential Billie Holiday, Vol. 1 (Columbia, 1933-1935) n/a
- The Quintessential Billie Holiday, Vol. 2 (Columbia, 1936-1937) n/a
- The Commodore Master Takes (GRP, 1939-1944) 10
- The Complete Billie Holiday on Verve (Verve, 1945-1959) n/a
- Lady in Autumn: The Best of the Verve Years (1946-1959) n/a
- First Issue: Great American Songbook (Polygram, 1952-1959) n/a
- A Musical Romance w/Lester Young (Columbia/Legacy, 1937-1958(2002) 8
Holland, Dave:
- Conference of the Birds (ECM, 1972) 9
- Jumbin' In (ECM, 1984) 7
Hope, Elmo:
- Trio and Quintet (Blue Note, 1953-57) n/a
Howard, Noah:
Holiday, Billie:
- The Quintessential Billie Holiday, Vol. 1 (Columbia, 1933-1935) n/a
- The Quintessential Billie Holiday, Vol. 2 (Columbia, 1936-1937) n/a
- The Commodore Master Takes (GRP, 1939-1944) 10
- The Complete Billie Holiday on Verve (Verve, 1945-1959) n/a
- Lady in Autumn: The Best of the Verve Years (1946-1959) n/a
- First Issue: Great American Songbook (Polygram, 1952-1959) n/a
- A Musical Romance w/Lester Young (Columbia/Legacy, 1937-1958(2002) 8
Holland, Dave:
- Conference of the Birds (ECM, 1972) 9
- Jumbin' In (ECM, 1984) 7
Hope, Elmo:
- Trio and Quintet (Blue Note, 1953-57) n/a
Howard, Noah:
- Noah Howard Quartet (ESP, 1966) n/a
- At Judson Hall (ESP Disk, 1967) n/a
- The Black Ark (Freedom, 1969) 8
Hubbard, Freddie:
- Hub-Tones (Blue Note, 1962) 7
Hutcherson, Bobby:
- Components (Blue Note, 1965) 7
- Stick-Up! (Blue Note, 1966) 7
Ibrahim, Abdullah:
- Voice of Africa (Kaz, 1976) 8
- Senzo (Phantom, 2008) 7
Hubbard, Freddie:
- Hub-Tones (Blue Note, 1962) 7
Hutcherson, Bobby:
- Components (Blue Note, 1965) 7
- Stick-Up! (Blue Note, 1966) 7
Ibrahim, Abdullah:
- Voice of Africa (Kaz, 1976) 8
- Senzo (Phantom, 2008) 7
Irabagon, Jon:
- Foxy (Hot Cup!, 2010) 7
Iyer, Vijay:
- Fieldwork (w/Steve Lehman & Tyshawn Sorey): Door (Pi Recordings, 2008) 9
- Tragicomic (Sunnyside, 2008) 8
- Historicity (ACT Music, 2009) 7
- Solo (ACT Music, 2010) 6
Iyer, Vijay:
- Fieldwork (w/Steve Lehman & Tyshawn Sorey): Door (Pi Recordings, 2008) 9
- Tragicomic (Sunnyside, 2008) 8
- Historicity (ACT Music, 2009) 7
- Solo (ACT Music, 2010) 6
Jacquet, Illinois:
- Jumpin' at Apollo (Delmark, 1945-47) n/a
- The Illinois Jacquet Story (4 CD, Porper, 1944-51) n/a
Jarman, Joseph:
- Song For (Delmark, 1966) n/a
- Inheritance (Baybridge (Japan), 1984) 7
Jarrett, Keith:
- Life Between Exit Signs (Atlantic, 1967) n/a
- Fort Yawuh (Impulse!, 1973) n/a
- Treasure Island (Impulse, 1974) n/a
- Belonging (ECM, 1974) n/a
- The Köln Concert (ECM, 1975) n/a
- Bop-Be (Impulse!, 1976) n/a
- My Song (ECM, 1977) n/a
Johnson, J.J.:
- J.J. Johnson's Jazz Quintets (Savoy, 1946) n/a
- The Eminent Jay Jay Johnson, Volume 1 (Blue Note, 1953) 8
- The Eminent Jay Jay Johnson, Volume 2 (Blue Note, 1955) 7
Johnson, James P.:
- Snowy Morning Blues (Decca, 1930–44) 7
Jones, Darius:
- w/Cooper-Moore & Rakalam Bob Moses: Man'Ish Boy (a Raw & Beautiful Thing) (AUM Fidelity, 2009) 9
- w/Adam Lane & Jason Nazary: Big Gurl (Smel My Dream) (AUM Fidelity, 2011) n/a
Jones, Hank:
- Hank Jones Quartet - Quintet (Savoy/Columbia, 1955) 7
Jones, Sam:
- The Soul Society (Original Jazz Classics, 1960) n/a
- The Chant (Riverside OJC, 1961) n/a
Jordan, Kidd:
- w/Hamid Drake, William Parker: Palm of Soul (AUM Fidelity, 2006) 7
Keppard, Freddie:
- New Orleans Giant: 1923-1928 (Epm Musique, 1923-1928) n/a
Kirk, Rahsaan Roland:
- Kirk's Work (Prestige, 1961) n/a
- We Free Kings (Mercury, 1961) 8
- Domino (Verve, 1962) n/a
- I Talk to the Spirits (Verve, 1964) n/a
- Rip, Rig, and Panic (Limelight, 1965) 8
- Now Please Don't You Cry, Beautiful Edith (Verve, 1967) 6
- The Inflated Tear (Atlantic, 1967) n/a
- Voulenteered Slavery (Rhino, 1968) n/a
Komeda, Krzysztof:
- Astigmatic (Muza, 1966) 8
Konitz, Lee:
- Motion (Verve, 1961) 8
Lacy, Steve:
- Reflections: Steve Lacy Plays Thelonious Monk (New Jazz/OJC, 1958) 7
- The Straight Horn of Steve Lacy (Candid, 1960) n/a
- Evidence (New Jazz/OJC, 1961) n/a
- School Days (hatOlogy, 1963) 8
- The Forest and the Zoo (ESP Disk, 1966) n/a
- Weal & Woe (Emanem, 1972) n/a
- Steve Lacy Two, Five, Six: Blinks (hat Art, 1984) n/a
- The Window (Soul Note, 1987) 8
- Steve Lacy Two, Five, Six: Blinks (hat Art, 1984) n/a
- The Window (Soul Note, 1987) 8
Lake, Oliver:
- Expandable Language (Black Saint, 1984) 7
- Again & Again (Gramavision, 1991) 6
Land, Harlod:
- The Fox (Contemporary/OJC, 1959) n/a
Lane, Adam:
- Adam Lane Trio: Zero Degree Music (CIMP Records, 2005) 8
- Adam Lane Trio: Music Degree Zero (CIMP REcords, 2006) 7
- Adam Lane's Full Throttle Orchestra: New Magical Kingdom (Clean Feed, 2006) 9
- w/Markus Broo, Paal Nilssen-Love, Ken Vandermark: 4 Corners (Clean Feed) 7
- w/Lou Grassi, Mark Whitecage: Drunk Butterfly (Clean Feed, 2008) 6
- Adam Lane's Full Throttle Orchestra: Ashcan Rantings (Clean Feed) 10
Lewis, George:
- Homage to Charlie Parker (Black Saint, 1979) 8
Lehman, Steve:
- Octet: Travail, Transformation & Flow (Pi recordings) 7
- w/Rudresh Mahanthappa: Dual Identity: Dual Identity (Clean Feed, 2010) 8
Little, Booker:
- Out Front (Candid, 1961) 7
Lomax, Mark:
- Trio: The State Of Black America (Inarhyme, 2010) 9
Lowe, Frank:
- Black Beings (ESP, 1973) 7
- The Flam (Black Lion, 1975) 8
- w/ The Jazz Doctors: Intesive Care (Cadillac, 1984) 8
Lunceford, Jimmie:
- Stomp it Off (Decca, 1934) n/a
- For Dancers Only (1935-1937) n/a
Lundbom, Jon:
- Big Five Chord: Accomplish Jazz (Hot Cup, 2009) n/a
- Big Five Chord: Quavers! Quavers! Quavers! Quavers! (Hot Cup, 2011) 7
Lyons, Jimmy:
- Other Afternoons (Byg Actuel, 1969) 8
Lyons, Jimmy:
- Other Afternoons (Byg Actuel, 1969) 8
- Quintet: Wee Sneezawee (Black Saint, 1984) 9
- Quintet: Give It Up (Black Saint, 1985) 7
- The Box Set (Ayler Rec., '72-85, 2003) 7
M-O
Mahanthappa, Rudresh:
- w/Steve Lehman: Dual Identity: Dual Identity (Clean Feed, 2010) 8
- w/Bunky Green: Apex (Pi Recordings, 2010) 7
- Inner Mounting Flame (Columbia, 1971) 8
McLaughlin, John:
- Extrapolition (Polydor, 1969) 8
- Devotion (Douglas, 1970) 7
McLean, Jackie:
- New Soil (Blue Note, 1959) n/a
- Swing Swang Swingin' (Blue Note, 1959) n/a
- Let Freedom Ring (Blue Note, 1962) 9
- One Step Beyond (Blue Note, 1963) 8
- Destination Out! (Blue Note, 1963) n/a
- It's Time (Blue Note, 1964) n/a
- Action! (Blue Note, 1964) n/a
- Right Now (Blue Note, 1965) n/a
- w/Ornette Coleman: New & Old Gospel (Blue Note, 1967) n/a
McPhee, Joe:
- Nation Time (Unheard Music Series, 1970) 7
- Joe McPhee Po Music: Linear B (hatArt, 1991) n/a
McRae, Carmen:
- Carmen Sings Monk (Bluebird/Novus, 1988) 7
Mehldau, Brad:
- Introducing Brad Mehldau (Warner Bros., 1995) n/a
- The Art of the Trio, vol. 2: Live at the Village Vanguard (Warner Bros., 1997) n/a
- The Art of the Trio, vol. 3: Songs (Warner Bros., 1998) n/a
- Highway Rider (Nonesuch, 2009) 6
Miller, Glenn:
- The Essential Glenn Miller (RCA, 1939-42) n/a
Mingus, Charles:
- Pithecanthropus Erectus (Atlantic, 1956) 9
- The Clown (Atlantic, 1957) 7
- New Tijuana Moods (Bluebird/RCA, 1957) 8
- Blues and Roots (Rhino/Atlantic, 1959) 6
- Mingus Ah Um (Columbia, 1959) 10
- Mingus Dynasty (Columbia, 1959) n/a
- Mingus at Antibes (Atlantic, 1960) 10
- Charles Mingus Presents Charles Mingus (Candid, 1960) 9
- Oh Yeah (Rhino/Atlantic, 1961) 6
- Passions of a Man (Rhino/Atlantic 6CD, 1956-61) 8
- Black Saint and the Sinner Lady (Impulse!, 1963) 8
- Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus (Impulse!, 1963) 8
- Town Hall Concert 1964 (Original Jazz Classics, 64) 8
- Let My Children Hear Music (Columbia, 1971) n/a
- Changes One (Rhino/Atlantic, 1974) 8
- Changes Two (Rhino/Atlantic, 1974) 7
Mitchell, Blue:
- Big Six (Original Jazz Classics, 1958) n/a
Mitchell, Roscoe:
- Sound (Delmark, 1966) 7
- Roscoe Mitchell Art Ensemble: Congliptious (Nessa, 1968) n/a
- Roscoe Mitchell and the Sound and Space Unit (Black Saint, 1983) 6
Modern Jazz Quartet:
- Modern Jazz Quartet (Original Jazz Classics, 1951) n/a
- Third Stream Music (Atlantic, 1957) n/a
- Dedicated to Connie (Atlantic, 1960) n/a
- Lonely Woman (Atlantic, 1962) n/a
Moncur III, Grachan:
- Evolution (Blue Note, 1963) n/a
- Some Other Stuff (Blue Note, 1964) n/a
Monk, Thelonious:
- Genius of Modern Music: Volume 1 (Blue Note, 1947-48) 8
- Genius of Modern Music: Volume 2 (Blue Note, 1947-52) 8
- The Complete Blue Note Recordings (Blue Note 4CD, 1947-58) 9
- Thelonious Monk Trio (Prestige/OJC, 1952) 10
- MONK (Original Jazz Classics, 1953) n/a
- Thelonoious Monk/Sonny Rollins (Original Jazz Classics, 1953) 9
- Brilliant Corners (Original Jazz Classics, 1956) 10
- Thelonious Himself (Original Jazz Classics, 1957) 8
- Thelonious Monk With John Coltrane (Original Jazz Classics, 1957) 9
- Monk's Music (Original Jazz Classics, 1957) 10
- Live At the Five Spot: Discovery! (Blue Note, 1957) 8
- Thelonious Monk Quartet with John Coltrane at Carnegie Hall (Blue Note, 1957) 7
- Misterioso (Original Jazz Classics, 1958) 9
- Thelonious Monk in Action: Recorded Live at the Five Spot Cafe (Riverside/OJC, 1958) n/a
- The Thelonious Monk Orchestra at Town Hall (Riverside OJC, 1959) 9
- Thelonious Alone in San Francisco (Original Jazz Classics, 1959) n/a
- Monk's Dream (Columbia, 1962) n/a
- It's Monk's Time (Columbia, 1964) 9
- Big Band and Quartet in Concert (Columbia 2CD, 1963) n/a
- Live at the It Club - Complete (Columbia 2CD, 1964) n/a
- Straight No Chaser (Columbia, 1966) n/a
- Underground (Columbia, 1967) 7
Modern Jazz Quartet:
- Modern Jazz Quartet (Original Jazz Classics, 1951) n/a
- Third Stream Music (Atlantic, 1957) n/a
- Dedicated to Connie (Atlantic, 1960) n/a
- Lonely Woman (Atlantic, 1962) n/a
Moncur III, Grachan:
- Evolution (Blue Note, 1963) n/a
- Some Other Stuff (Blue Note, 1964) n/a
Monk, Thelonious:
- Genius of Modern Music: Volume 1 (Blue Note, 1947-48) 8
- Genius of Modern Music: Volume 2 (Blue Note, 1947-52) 8
- The Complete Blue Note Recordings (Blue Note 4CD, 1947-58) 9
- Thelonious Monk Trio (Prestige/OJC, 1952) 10
- MONK (Original Jazz Classics, 1953) n/a
- Thelonoious Monk/Sonny Rollins (Original Jazz Classics, 1953) 9
- Brilliant Corners (Original Jazz Classics, 1956) 10
- Thelonious Himself (Original Jazz Classics, 1957) 8
- Thelonious Monk With John Coltrane (Original Jazz Classics, 1957) 9
- Monk's Music (Original Jazz Classics, 1957) 10
- Live At the Five Spot: Discovery! (Blue Note, 1957) 8
- Thelonious Monk Quartet with John Coltrane at Carnegie Hall (Blue Note, 1957) 7
- Misterioso (Original Jazz Classics, 1958) 9
- Thelonious Monk in Action: Recorded Live at the Five Spot Cafe (Riverside/OJC, 1958) n/a
- The Thelonious Monk Orchestra at Town Hall (Riverside OJC, 1959) 9
- Thelonious Alone in San Francisco (Original Jazz Classics, 1959) n/a
- Monk's Dream (Columbia, 1962) n/a
- It's Monk's Time (Columbia, 1964) 9
- Big Band and Quartet in Concert (Columbia 2CD, 1963) n/a
- Live at the It Club - Complete (Columbia 2CD, 1964) n/a
- Straight No Chaser (Columbia, 1966) n/a
- Underground (Columbia, 1967) 7
Moran, Jason:
- Black Stars (Blue Note, 2001) 7
- Ten (Blue Note, 2010) 6
Morgan, Lee:
- The Sidewinder (Blue Note, 1963) 7
Morgan, Sam:
- Papa Celestin & Sam Morgan (Azure, 1927) 7
Morton, Jelly Roll:
- 1923/24 (Milestone, 1923 -1924) n/a
- The Chicago Years: The Original Performances (Jazz Classics, 1926-1928) 8
- Jelly Roll Morton (The Pearls) (RCA/Bluebird, 1926-1928) n/a
- 1926-1928 (Classics, 1926-1928) n/a
- 1928-1929 (Classics, 1928-1929) n/a
Mostly Other People Do the Killing:
- Moppa Elliott's Mostly Other People Do the Killing (Hot Cup) 7
- Shamokin!!! (Hot Cup/CD Baby, 2007) 9
- This Is Our Moosic (Hot Cup/CD Baby, 2008) 8
- Forty Fort (Hot Cup, 2010) 8
- The Coimbra Concert (Clean Feed, 2011) 8
Murray, David
- Low Class Conspiracy (Adelphi Records, 1976) 8
- Flowers For Albert: Complete Concert (India Navigation, 1976) 7
- Sweet Lovely (Black Saint, 1979) 8
- Ming (Black Saint, 1980) 10
- Murray's Steps (Black Saint, 1982) 8
- Morning Song (Black Saint, 1984) 7
- The Hill (Black Saint, 1986) 7
- Deep River (DIW, 1988) n/a
- Spirituals (DIW, 1988) n/a
- Special Quartet (DIW, 1990) 8
- Shakill's Warrior (DIW, 1991) 8
- Jazzosaurus Rex (Red Baron, 1993) n/a
- Gwotet (Justin Time, 2004) n/a
- Black Saint Quartet: Sacred Ground (Justin Time, 2007) 7
Navarro, Fats
- The Complete Blue Note and Capitol Recordings of Fats Navarro and Tadd Dameron (Blue Note, 1947-1949) 7
Neidlinger, Buell:
- w/Cecil Taylor: New York City R&B (Candid, 1961) 8
- Locomotive (Soul Note, 1987) n/a
Nelson, Oliver:
- Blues and the Abstract Truth (Impulse!, 1961) 8
New Orleans Rhythm Kings:
- New Orleans Rhythm Kings And Jelly Roll Morton (Milestone, 1922-1923) 8
Nichols, Herbie:
- The Complete Blue Note Recordings (Blue Note, 1955-1956) 9
- Love, Gloom, Cash, Love (Bethlehem, 1957) 7
Oliver, Joe "King":
- The Complete Set (Retrieval 2CD, 1923-1924) 8
- Great Original Performances 1923- 1930 (Jazz Classics 2CD, 1923-1930) 7
Ory, Kid:
- Ory's Creole Trombone (ASV, 1922–44) 8
- Kid Ory's Creole Jazz Band (GHB, 1944–45) n/a
- Low Class Conspiracy (Adelphi Records, 1976) 8
- Flowers For Albert: Complete Concert (India Navigation, 1976) 7
- Sweet Lovely (Black Saint, 1979) 8
- Ming (Black Saint, 1980) 10
- Murray's Steps (Black Saint, 1982) 8
- Morning Song (Black Saint, 1984) 7
- The Hill (Black Saint, 1986) 7
- Deep River (DIW, 1988) n/a
- Spirituals (DIW, 1988) n/a
- Special Quartet (DIW, 1990) 8
- Shakill's Warrior (DIW, 1991) 8
- Jazzosaurus Rex (Red Baron, 1993) n/a
- Gwotet (Justin Time, 2004) n/a
- Black Saint Quartet: Sacred Ground (Justin Time, 2007) 7
Navarro, Fats
- The Complete Blue Note and Capitol Recordings of Fats Navarro and Tadd Dameron (Blue Note, 1947-1949) 7
Neidlinger, Buell:
- w/Cecil Taylor: New York City R&B (Candid, 1961) 8
- Locomotive (Soul Note, 1987) n/a
Nelson, Oliver:
- Blues and the Abstract Truth (Impulse!, 1961) 8
New Orleans Rhythm Kings:
- New Orleans Rhythm Kings And Jelly Roll Morton (Milestone, 1922-1923) 8
Nichols, Herbie:
- The Complete Blue Note Recordings (Blue Note, 1955-1956) 9
- Love, Gloom, Cash, Love (Bethlehem, 1957) 7
Oliver, Joe "King":
- The Complete Set (Retrieval 2CD, 1923-1924) 8
- Great Original Performances 1923- 1930 (Jazz Classics 2CD, 1923-1930) 7
Ory, Kid:
- Ory's Creole Trombone (ASV, 1922–44) 8
- Kid Ory's Creole Jazz Band (GHB, 1944–45) n/a
Other Dimensions in Music:
- Other Dimensions in Music (Silkheart, 1990) n/a
- Now! (AUM Fidelity, 1998) 8
- Time Is of the Essence Is Beyond Time (AUM Fidelity, 2000) n/a
- Live At the Sunset (Marge, 2007) n/a
- w/Fay Victor: Kaiso Stories (Silkheart, 2011) 8
P-R
Parker, Charlie:
- The Quintessence (Fremeaux & Associes) 6
- The Charlie Parker Story (Savoy, 1945) n/a
- The Legendary Dial Masters (Jazz Classics 2CD, 1946-1947) 8
- w/Dizzy Gillespie: Bird and Diz (Verve, 1950) 7
- Yardbird Suite: The Ultimate Collection (Rhino 2CD, 1945-1952) 9
- The Quintet / Jazz at Massey Hall (Debut OJC, 1953) 7
Parker, Evan:
- 50th Birthday Concert (Leo 2CD, 1994) 7
Parker, William:
- Through Acceptance of the Mystery Peace (Eremite, 1974–79) n/a
- In Order to Survive (Black Saint, 1993) 7
- The Quintessence (Fremeaux & Associes) 6
- The Charlie Parker Story (Savoy, 1945) n/a
- The Legendary Dial Masters (Jazz Classics 2CD, 1946-1947) 8
- w/Dizzy Gillespie: Bird and Diz (Verve, 1950) 7
- Yardbird Suite: The Ultimate Collection (Rhino 2CD, 1945-1952) 9
- The Quintet / Jazz at Massey Hall (Debut OJC, 1953) 7
Parker, Evan:
- 50th Birthday Concert (Leo 2CD, 1994) 7
Parker, William:
- Through Acceptance of the Mystery Peace (Eremite, 1974–79) n/a
- In Order to Survive (Black Saint, 1993) 7
- Compassion Seizes Bed-Stuy (Homestead, 1995) n/a
- The Peach Orchard (Aum Fidelity 2CD, 1998) 10
- Mayor of Punkville (Aum Fidelity 2CD, 2000) 8
- Painter's Spring (Thirsty Ear, 2000) n/a
- w/Hamid Drake: Piercing the Veil (Aum Fidelity, 2000) n/a
- O'Neal's Porch (Aum Fidelity, 2000) 8
- Raining on the Moon (Thirsty Ear, 2002) 8
- . . . And William Danced (Ayler, 2002) 9
- Scrapbook (Thirsty Ear, 2003) 9
- Luc's Lantern (Thirsty Ear, 2005) n/a
- Sound Unity (Aum Fidelity, 2005) 8
- Raining On the Moon: Corn Meal Dance (AUM Fidelity) 7
- Double Sunrise Over Neptune (Art for Arts/Aum Fidelity, 2008) 7
- Petit Oiseau (AUM Fidelity, 2008) 8
- w/Anthony Braxton & Milford Graves: Beyond Quantum (Tzadik, 2008) 8
- The Peach Orchard (Aum Fidelity 2CD, 1998) 10
- Mayor of Punkville (Aum Fidelity 2CD, 2000) 8
- Painter's Spring (Thirsty Ear, 2000) n/a
- w/Hamid Drake: Piercing the Veil (Aum Fidelity, 2000) n/a
- O'Neal's Porch (Aum Fidelity, 2000) 8
- Raining on the Moon (Thirsty Ear, 2002) 8
- . . . And William Danced (Ayler, 2002) 9
- Scrapbook (Thirsty Ear, 2003) 9
- Luc's Lantern (Thirsty Ear, 2005) n/a
- Sound Unity (Aum Fidelity, 2005) 8
- Raining On the Moon: Corn Meal Dance (AUM Fidelity) 7
- Double Sunrise Over Neptune (Art for Arts/Aum Fidelity, 2008) 7
- Petit Oiseau (AUM Fidelity, 2008) 8
- w/Anthony Braxton & Milford Graves: Beyond Quantum (Tzadik, 2008) 8
- I Plan to Stay a Beleiver: The Inside Songs of Curtis Mayfield (AUM Fidelity, 2010) n/a
Pavone, Mario:
- Deez to Blues (Playscape, 2006) 7
- Ancestros - Double Tenor Quintet (Playscape, 2008) 7
- Arc Suite t/pi t/po (Playscape, 2010) 7
Pepper, Art:
- Meets the Rhythm Section (Contemporary OJC, 1957) 8
Pavone, Mario:
- Deez to Blues (Playscape, 2006) 7
- Ancestros - Double Tenor Quintet (Playscape, 2008) 7
- Arc Suite t/pi t/po (Playscape, 2010) 7
Payne, Cecil:
- Zodiac (Strata-East, 1968) 7
Pepper, Art:
- Meets the Rhythm Section (Contemporary OJC, 1957) 8
- Smack Up (Fantasy/Contemporary OJC, 1960) 8
Pettiford, Oscar:
- Deep Passion (Impulse!, 1956) 8
Powell, Bud:
- Jazz Giant (Verve, 1949-1950) 7
- The Amazing Bud Powell Volume 1 (Blue Note, 1949-1951) 8
- The Amazing Bud Powell Volume 2 (Blue Note, 1951-1953) 7
- Inner Fires (Discovery/Collectables, 1953) n/a
- The Scene Changes (Blue Note, 1958) 7
Previte, Bobby:
- Coalition of the Willing (Ropeadope, 2006) 7
Pukwana, Dudu:
- In the Townships (Earthworks, 1973) 9
Pullen, Don:
- w/Chico Freeman, Fred Hopkins, Bobby Battle: Warriors (Black Saint, 1978) 8
- w/George Adams: Breakthrough (Blue Note, 1986) 8
- New Beginnings (Blue Note, 1988) n/a
Redd, Freddie:
- Shades of Redd (Blue Note, 1960) n/a
Redman, Dewey:
- The Ear of the Behearer (Impulse!, 1973) 7
- The Struggle Continues (ECM, 1982) n/a
Redman, Don:
- Doin' What I Please (ASV, 1925–38) n/a
Reed, Mike:
- People, Places & Things: Proliferation (482 Music, 2008) 7
- People, Places & Things: About Us (481 Music, 2009) 7
- People, Places & Things: Stories & Negotiations (482 Music, 2010) 7
- Loose Assembly: Empathetic Parts (482 Music, 2010) 8
- Comin' On! (Blue Note, 1960) n/a
Revolutionary Ensemble:
- Vietnam (ESP, 1972) 6
Pettiford, Oscar:
- Deep Passion (Impulse!, 1956) 8
Powell, Bud:
- Jazz Giant (Verve, 1949-1950) 7
- The Amazing Bud Powell Volume 1 (Blue Note, 1949-1951) 8
- The Amazing Bud Powell Volume 2 (Blue Note, 1951-1953) 7
- Inner Fires (Discovery/Collectables, 1953) n/a
- The Scene Changes (Blue Note, 1958) 7
Previte, Bobby:
- Coalition of the Willing (Ropeadope, 2006) 7
Pukwana, Dudu:
- In the Townships (Earthworks, 1973) 9
Pullen, Don:
- w/Chico Freeman, Fred Hopkins, Bobby Battle: Warriors (Black Saint, 1978) 8
- w/George Adams: Breakthrough (Blue Note, 1986) 8
- New Beginnings (Blue Note, 1988) n/a
Redd, Freddie:
- Shades of Redd (Blue Note, 1960) n/a
Redman, Dewey:
- The Ear of the Behearer (Impulse!, 1973) 7
- The Struggle Continues (ECM, 1982) n/a
Redman, Don:
- Doin' What I Please (ASV, 1925–38) n/a
Reed, Mike:
- People, Places & Things: Proliferation (482 Music, 2008) 7
- People, Places & Things: About Us (481 Music, 2009) 7
- People, Places & Things: Stories & Negotiations (482 Music, 2010) 7
- Loose Assembly: Empathetic Parts (482 Music, 2010) 8
Reid, Steve:
- Rhythmatism (Universal Sound, 1976) 7
- Comin' On! (Blue Note, 1960) n/a
Revolutionary Ensemble:
- Vietnam (ESP, 1972) 6
- Manhattan Cycles (India Navigation, 1972) n/a
- The People's Republic (A&M, 1975) 8
- The People's Republic (A&M, 1975) 8
- The Psyche (Mutable, 1975) 7
- The Revolutionary Ensemble (ESP, 1977) 8
- And Now... (Pi, 2004) 7
Ribot, Marc:
- Spiritual Unity (Pi, 2005) 8
Richardson, Logan:
- Cerebral Flow (Fresh Sounds New Talent, 2007) 7
Rivers, Sam:
- Fuchsia Swing Song (Blue Note, 1964) 9
- Contours (Blue Note, 1965) 7
- The Revolutionary Ensemble (ESP, 1977) 8
- And Now... (Pi, 2004) 7
Ribot, Marc:
- Spiritual Unity (Pi, 2005) 8
Richardson, Logan:
- Cerebral Flow (Fresh Sounds New Talent, 2007) 7
Rivers, Sam:
- Fuchsia Swing Song (Blue Note, 1964) 9
- Contours (Blue Note, 1965) 7
- Involution (Blue Note) n/a
- Crystals (Impulse!, 1974) n/a
- Waves (Tomato, 1979) 7
Roach, Max:
- Deeds, Not Words (Riverside OJC, 1958) 8
- We Insist! Freedom Now Suite (Candid, 1960) 10
- Percussion Bitter Sweet (Impulse!, 1962) 7
- The Max Roach Trio featuring the Legendary Hasaan Ibn Ali (Atlantic, 1964) 7
Rollins, Sonny:
- Work Time (Prestige OJC, 1955) n/a
- Tenor Madness (Prestige OJC, 1956) 9
- Saxophone Colossus (Prestige OJC, 1956) 10
- Way Out West (Contemporary OJC, 1957) 9
- Newk's Time (Blue Note, 1957) 8
- A Night at the Village Vanguard (Blue NOte 2CD, 1957) 8
- Freedom Suite (Riverside OJC, 1958) 7
- The Bridge (RCA, 1962) n/a
- On Impulse! (Impulse!, 1965) n/a
- Crystals (Impulse!, 1974) n/a
- Waves (Tomato, 1979) 7
Roach, Max:
- Deeds, Not Words (Riverside OJC, 1958) 8
- We Insist! Freedom Now Suite (Candid, 1960) 10
- Percussion Bitter Sweet (Impulse!, 1962) 7
- The Max Roach Trio featuring the Legendary Hasaan Ibn Ali (Atlantic, 1964) 7
Rollins, Sonny:
- Work Time (Prestige OJC, 1955) n/a
- Tenor Madness (Prestige OJC, 1956) 9
- Saxophone Colossus (Prestige OJC, 1956) 10
- Way Out West (Contemporary OJC, 1957) 9
- Newk's Time (Blue Note, 1957) 8
- A Night at the Village Vanguard (Blue NOte 2CD, 1957) 8
- Freedom Suite (Riverside OJC, 1958) 7
- The Bridge (RCA, 1962) n/a
- On Impulse! (Impulse!, 1965) n/a
- East Broadway Rundown (Impulse!, 1966) 7
- Alfie (Impulse!, 1966) n/a
- Plays G-Man (Milestone, 1986) 8
- Falling in Love With Jazz (Milestone, 1989) n/a
- Silver City (Milestone 2CD, 1972-1995) 8
- This Is What I Do (Milestone, 2000) n/a
- Without a Song (The 9/11 Concert) (Milestone, 2005) n/a
- Sonny, Please! (..., 2006)
Rouse, Charlie:
- Unsung Hero (Columbia, 1960-1961) n/a
Rudd, Roswell:
- Flexible Flyer (Black Lion, 1974) 8
- Regeneration (Soul Note, 1982) n/a
Russell, George:
- Jazz Workshop (RCA Bluebird, 1956) n/a
- Ezz-Thetics (Riverside OJC, 1961) 8
- Alfie (Impulse!, 1966) n/a
- Plays G-Man (Milestone, 1986) 8
- Falling in Love With Jazz (Milestone, 1989) n/a
- Silver City (Milestone 2CD, 1972-1995) 8
- This Is What I Do (Milestone, 2000) n/a
- Without a Song (The 9/11 Concert) (Milestone, 2005) n/a
- Sonny, Please! (..., 2006)
Rouse, Charlie:
- Unsung Hero (Columbia, 1960-1961) n/a
Rudd, Roswell:
- Flexible Flyer (Black Lion, 1974) 8
- Regeneration (Soul Note, 1982) n/a
Russell, George:
- Jazz Workshop (RCA Bluebird, 1956) n/a
- Ezz-Thetics (Riverside OJC, 1961) 8
S-T
Sanders, Pharoah:
- Karma (Impulse!, 1969) 6
- Africa (Timeless, 1987) n/a
- Welcome to Love (Timeless, 1990) 8
Schlippenbach, Alex Von:
- Pakistani Pomade (Atavistic, 1972) 7
- Monk's Casino (...) n/a
Sharrock, Sonny:
- Black Woman (Water, 1969) 6
- Guitar (Enemy, 1986) 8
- Seize the Rainbow (Enemy, 1987) n/a
- Highlife (Enemy, 1990) 7
- Ask the Ages (Axiom, 1991) 10
Shaw, Woody:
- Rosewood (Columbia, 1977) 7
Shelby, Marcus:
- Karma (Impulse!, 1969) 6
- Africa (Timeless, 1987) n/a
- Welcome to Love (Timeless, 1990) 8
Schlippenbach, Alex Von:
- Pakistani Pomade (Atavistic, 1972) 7
- Monk's Casino (...) n/a
Sharrock, Sonny:
- Black Woman (Water, 1969) 6
- Guitar (Enemy, 1986) 8
- Seize the Rainbow (Enemy, 1987) n/a
- Highlife (Enemy, 1990) 7
- Ask the Ages (Axiom, 1991) 10
Shaw, Woody:
- Rosewood (Columbia, 1977) 7
Shelby, Marcus:
- MSJO: Harriet Tubman (Noir Records, 2008) n/a
Shepp, Archie:
- Four for Trane (Impulse!, 1964) 7
- Fire Music (Impulse!, 1965) 9
- The Way Ahead (Impulse!, 1968) n/a
- Attica Blues (Impulse!, 1972) 8
- The Cry of My People (Impulse!, 1972) n/a
- w/Horace Parlan: Goin' Home (Steeple Chase, 1977) n/a
Shorter, Alan:
- Orgasm (Verve, 1968) n/a
Shorter, Wayne:
- Night Dreamer (Blue Note, 1964) n/a
- Speak No Evil (Blue Note, 1964) n/a
- The Classic Blue Note Recordings (Blue Note 2CD, 1960–89) n/a
Silver, Horace:
- Six Pieces of Silver (Blue Note, 1956-1958) n/a
- Song for My Father (Blue Note, 1964) 8
- The Jody Grind (Blue Note, 1966) n/a
Sirone:
- w/Billy Bang: Sirone Bang Ensemble: Configuration (Silkheart, 2005) 8
The Shining:
- In the Kingdom of Kitsch You Will Be a Monster (Rune Grammofon, 2005) n/a
Shipp, Matthew:
- w/William Parker: Zo (Thirsty Ear, 1993) n/a
- The Multiplication Table (Hatology, 1998) n/a
- w/Mat Maneri: Gravitational Systems (Hatology, 1998) n/a
- w/William Parker: DNA (Thirsty Ear, 1999) n/a
- Pastoral Composure (Thirsty Ear, 2000) n/a
- Nu Bop (Thirsty Ear, 2002) 7
- Equilibrium (Thirsty Ear, 2003) n/a
- Harmony and Abyss (Thirsty Ear, 2004) 8
- Piano Vortex (AUM Fidelity/Blue Series, 2007) 7
- Harmonic Disorder (Thirsty Ear, 2009) 8
Smith, Jimmy:
- Cool Blues (Blue Note, 1958) n/a
- Back at the Chicken Shack (Blue Note, 1960) n/a
- w/Stanley Turrentine: Prayer Meetin' (Blue Note, 1960–1963) n/a
Sonic Liberation Front:
- Ashé a Go-Go (High Two, 2004) 8
Sonic Openings Under Pressure (Patrick Brennean, Hilliard Greene, David Pleassant):
- Muhheankuntuk (Clean Feed, 2008) 7
Sorey, Tyshawn:
- That/Not (Firehouse 12, 2007) 7
- Koan (482 Music) 8
Spanier, Muggsy:
- The "Ragtime Band" Sessions (RCA Bluebird, 1939) n/a
Shepp, Archie:
- Four for Trane (Impulse!, 1964) 7
- Fire Music (Impulse!, 1965) 9
- The Way Ahead (Impulse!, 1968) n/a
- Attica Blues (Impulse!, 1972) 8
- The Cry of My People (Impulse!, 1972) n/a
- w/Horace Parlan: Goin' Home (Steeple Chase, 1977) n/a
Shorter, Alan:
- Orgasm (Verve, 1968) n/a
Shorter, Wayne:
- Night Dreamer (Blue Note, 1964) n/a
- Speak No Evil (Blue Note, 1964) n/a
- The Classic Blue Note Recordings (Blue Note 2CD, 1960–89) n/a
Silver, Horace:
- Six Pieces of Silver (Blue Note, 1956-1958) n/a
- Song for My Father (Blue Note, 1964) 8
- The Jody Grind (Blue Note, 1966) n/a
Simmons, Sonny:
- w/Prince Lasha Quintet: The Cry (OJC, 1962) n/a
- Staying on the Watch (ESP, 1966) 7
- Music From the Spheres (ESP, 1966) n/a
- The Complete ESP Disk' Recordings (ESP, 1966) n/a
- w/Prince Lasha: Firebirds (Contemporary, 1968) n/a
- Manhattan Egos (Arhoolie, 1969) n/a
- Burning Spirits (Contemporary, 1970) n/a
- Blackwoods Suite (Westwind, 1982) n/a
- Ancient Ritual (Quest/Reprise, 1992) 7
- Transcendence (CIMP, 1996) n/a
- Judgement Day (CIMP, 1996) n/a
Sirone:
- w/Billy Bang: Sirone Bang Ensemble: Configuration (Silkheart, 2005) 8
The Shining:
- In the Kingdom of Kitsch You Will Be a Monster (Rune Grammofon, 2005) n/a
Shipp, Matthew:
- w/William Parker: Zo (Thirsty Ear, 1993) n/a
- The Multiplication Table (Hatology, 1998) n/a
- w/Mat Maneri: Gravitational Systems (Hatology, 1998) n/a
- w/William Parker: DNA (Thirsty Ear, 1999) n/a
- Pastoral Composure (Thirsty Ear, 2000) n/a
- Nu Bop (Thirsty Ear, 2002) 7
- Equilibrium (Thirsty Ear, 2003) n/a
- Harmony and Abyss (Thirsty Ear, 2004) 8
- Piano Vortex (AUM Fidelity/Blue Series, 2007) 7
- Harmonic Disorder (Thirsty Ear, 2009) 8
Smith, Jimmy:
- Cool Blues (Blue Note, 1958) n/a
- Back at the Chicken Shack (Blue Note, 1960) n/a
- w/Stanley Turrentine: Prayer Meetin' (Blue Note, 1960–1963) n/a
Smith, Wadada Leo:
- Human Rights (Kabell, 1986) n/a
- w/Ed Blackwell: The Blue Mountain Sun's Drummer (Kabell, 1986) 7
- Tabligh (Cuneiform, 2005) n/a
- Spiritual Dimensions (Cuneiform, 2009) 8
- Organic: Heart's Rflections (Cuneiform, 2011) 8
Sonic Liberation Front:
- Ashé a Go-Go (High Two, 2004) 8
Sonic Openings Under Pressure (Patrick Brennean, Hilliard Greene, David Pleassant):
- Muhheankuntuk (Clean Feed, 2008) 7
Sorey, Tyshawn:
- That/Not (Firehouse 12, 2007) 7
- Koan (482 Music) 8
Spanier, Muggsy:
- The "Ragtime Band" Sessions (RCA Bluebird, 1939) n/a
Spearman, Glenn:
- w/Paul Murphy & William Parker: Trio Hurrican: Suite of Winds (Black Saint, 1994) n/a
Spontaneous Music Ensemble:
- Karyobin (Chronoscope, 1968) 8
Spontaneous Music Ensemble:
- Karyobin (Chronoscope, 1968) 8
Stitt, Sonny:
- Kaleidscope (Prestige, 1952) n/a
- Stitt's Bits: The Bebop Recordings, 1949-1952 (Prestige, 1949-52) n/a
- Burnin' (Fresh Sound, 1958) n/a
- w/Paul Goncalves: Salt and Pepper (Impulse!, 1963) n/a
- It's Magic (Delmark, 1969) n/a
- Tune Up! (Muse, 1972) n/a
Sun Ra:
- Supersonic Jazz (Evidence, 1956) n/a
- Sound of Joy (Delmark, 1957) n/a
- Jazz in Silhouette (Evidence, 1958) 10
- The Futuristic Sounds of Sun Ra (Savoy Jazz, 1961) 8
Sun Ra:
- Supersonic Jazz (Evidence, 1956) n/a
- Sound of Joy (Delmark, 1957) n/a
- Jazz in Silhouette (Evidence, 1958) 10
- The Futuristic Sounds of Sun Ra (Savoy Jazz, 1961) 8
- Other Planes Of There (Evidence, 1964) 8
- The Magic City (Evidence, 1965) n/a
- The Heliocentric Worlds of Sun Ra, Vol. 1 (ESP, 1965) 7
- The Heliocentric Worlds of Sun Ra, Vol. 2 (ESP, 1965) n/a
- Nothing Is... (ESP, 1966) n/a
- The Heliocentric Worlds of Sun Ra, Vol. 2 (ESP, 1965) n/a
- Nothing Is... (ESP, 1966) n/a
- Atlantis (Evidence, 1967) 6
- The Sound of Joy (BYG/Actuel, 1958/1968) n/a
- Space Is the Place (Impulse!, 1972) n/a
- Lanquidity (Evidence, 1978) 8
Supersilent:
- 4 (Rune Grammofon, 1998) 7
- 6 (Rune Grammofon, 2003) n/a
- Space Is the Place (Impulse!, 1972) n/a
- Lanquidity (Evidence, 1978) 8
Supersilent:
- 4 (Rune Grammofon, 1998) 7
- 6 (Rune Grammofon, 2003) n/a
Swell, Steve:
- Slammin the Infinate: 5000 Poems (Not Two, 2010) 7
Tapscott, Horace:
- The Dark Tree (HatOlogy 2CD, 1989) 9
Tatum, Art:
- Piano Starts Here (Columbia/Legacy, 1933-1949) n/a
- Classic Early Solos (1934-1937) (Decca, 1934-1937) 7
- The Best of the Complete Pablo Solo Masterpieces (Pablo, 1953–1955) n/a
Taylor, Cecil:
- Jazz Advance (Blue Note, 1956) 8
- Love for Sale (Blue Note, 1959) 7
- The World of Cecil Taylor (Candid, 1960) 9
- w/Buell Neidlinger: New York City R&B (Candid, 1961) 8
- Jumpin' Punkins (Candid, 1961) 8
- Nefertiti, the Beautiful One Has Come (Revenant 2CD, 1962) 7
- Unit Structures (Blue Note, 1966) 7
- Conquistador! (Blue Note, 1966) 8
- Spring of Two Blue J's (Jazz View, 1973) n/a
- Silent Tongues (Live) (1201 Music, 1974) 7
- The Cecil Taylor Unit (New World, 1978) n/a
- 3 Phasis (New World, 1978) n/a
- One Too Many Salty Swift and Not Goodbye (Hat Art 2CD, 1978,) n/a
- Winged Serpent (Sliding Quadrants) (Soul Note, 1984/86) 7
- Olu Iwa (Soul Note, 1986) n/a
- Looking (Berlin Version) The Feel Trio (FMP, 1989) n/a
- The Tree of Life (FMP, 1991) n/a
- Always a Pleasure (FMP, 1993) n/a
- Cecil Taylor Feel Trio w/William Parker & Tony Oxley: Celebrated Blazons (FMP, 1993) 8
- The Willisau Concert (Intakt, 2000) n/a
Teagarden, Jack:
- Jack Teagarden's Big Eight/Pee Wee Russell's Rhythmakers (Riverside OJC, 1938–1940) 8
The Thing:
- Garage (Smalltown Supersound, 2004) 6
- Live at Blå (Smalltown Supersound, 2005) n/a
Thompson, Lucky:
- Accent on Tenor Sax (Fresh Sound, 1954) n/a
- Tricotism (Impulse!, 1956) n/a
Threadgill, Henry:
- X 75, Vol. 1 (Novus, 1979) 7
- Sextet: When Was That? (About Time, 1982) 8
- Sextet: Just the Facts and Pass the Buckett (About Time, 1983) 9
- Sextet: Subject To Change (About Time, 1985) 7
- Sextett: You Know the Number (Novus, 1987) 9
- Sextett: Easily Slip Into Another World (Novus, 1988) 8
- Sextett: Rag, Bush and All (Novus, 1989) 10
- Spirit of Nuff...Nuff (Black Saint, 1990) n/a
- Too Much Sugar For A Dime (Axiom, 1993) 7
- Zooid: Up Popped the Two Lips (Pi, 2001) n/a
- Zooid: This Brings Us To ... Vol.1 (Pi, 2009) 7
- Zooid: This Brings Us To ... Vol. II (Pi, 2010) 7
Tristano, Lenny:
- w/Warne Marsh: Intuition (Capitol, 1949–1956) 8
Tyler, Charles:
Tapscott, Horace:
- The Dark Tree (HatOlogy 2CD, 1989) 9
Tatum, Art:
- Piano Starts Here (Columbia/Legacy, 1933-1949) n/a
- Classic Early Solos (1934-1937) (Decca, 1934-1937) 7
- The Best of the Complete Pablo Solo Masterpieces (Pablo, 1953–1955) n/a
Taylor, Cecil:
- Jazz Advance (Blue Note, 1956) 8
- Love for Sale (Blue Note, 1959) 7
- The World of Cecil Taylor (Candid, 1960) 9
- w/Buell Neidlinger: New York City R&B (Candid, 1961) 8
- Jumpin' Punkins (Candid, 1961) 8
- Nefertiti, the Beautiful One Has Come (Revenant 2CD, 1962) 7
- Unit Structures (Blue Note, 1966) 7
- Conquistador! (Blue Note, 1966) 8
- Spring of Two Blue J's (Jazz View, 1973) n/a
- Silent Tongues (Live) (1201 Music, 1974) 7
- The Cecil Taylor Unit (New World, 1978) n/a
- 3 Phasis (New World, 1978) n/a
- One Too Many Salty Swift and Not Goodbye (Hat Art 2CD, 1978,) n/a
- Winged Serpent (Sliding Quadrants) (Soul Note, 1984/86) 7
- Olu Iwa (Soul Note, 1986) n/a
- Looking (Berlin Version) The Feel Trio (FMP, 1989) n/a
- The Tree of Life (FMP, 1991) n/a
- Always a Pleasure (FMP, 1993) n/a
- Cecil Taylor Feel Trio w/William Parker & Tony Oxley: Celebrated Blazons (FMP, 1993) 8
- The Willisau Concert (Intakt, 2000) n/a
Teagarden, Jack:
- Jack Teagarden's Big Eight/Pee Wee Russell's Rhythmakers (Riverside OJC, 1938–1940) 8
The Thing:
- Garage (Smalltown Supersound, 2004) 6
- Live at Blå (Smalltown Supersound, 2005) n/a
Thompson, Lucky:
- Accent on Tenor Sax (Fresh Sound, 1954) n/a
- Tricotism (Impulse!, 1956) n/a
Threadgill, Henry:
- X 75, Vol. 1 (Novus, 1979) 7
- Sextet: When Was That? (About Time, 1982) 8
- Sextet: Just the Facts and Pass the Buckett (About Time, 1983) 9
- Sextet: Subject To Change (About Time, 1985) 7
- Sextett: You Know the Number (Novus, 1987) 9
- Sextett: Easily Slip Into Another World (Novus, 1988) 8
- Sextett: Rag, Bush and All (Novus, 1989) 10
- Spirit of Nuff...Nuff (Black Saint, 1990) n/a
- Too Much Sugar For A Dime (Axiom, 1993) 7
- Zooid: Up Popped the Two Lips (Pi, 2001) n/a
- Zooid: This Brings Us To ... Vol.1 (Pi, 2009) 7
- Zooid: This Brings Us To ... Vol. II (Pi, 2010) 7
- The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic, 2010) 9
Tolliver, Charles:
- The Ringer (Black Lion, 1969) 7
Tristano, Lenny:
- w/Warne Marsh: Intuition (Capitol, 1949–1956) 8
Tyler, Charles:
- Charles Tyler Ensemble (ESP Disk, 1966) n/a
- Eastern Man Alone (ESP Disk, 1967) n/a
- Voyage From Jericho (1975) n/a
Tyner, McCoy:
- The Real McCoy (Blue Note, 1967) 8
Tyner, McCoy:
- The Real McCoy (Blue Note, 1967) 8
U-Å
Ulmer, James Blood:
- Tales of Captain Black (DIW, 1978) 7
- Are You Glad to Be in America? (Rough Trade, 1980) n/a
- Odyssey (Columbia, 1983) 9
- Birthright (Hyena, 2005) n/a
- Odyssey the Band: Back in Time (Pi, 2006) 7
Valentine, Kid Thomas:
- Kid Thomas-George Lewis Ragtime Stompers (GHB, 1961) n/a
Vandermark, Ken:
- Barrage Double Trio: Utility Hitter (Quinnah Records, 1996) 9
- Vandermark Five: Single Piece Flow (Atavistic, 1996) 7
- Vandermark Five: Target or Flag (Atavistic, 1997) 9
- Simpatico (Atavistic, 1998) n/a
- w/Hamid Drake, Nate McBride: Spaceways Incorporated: Thirteen Cosmic Standards (Atavistic, 2000) 7
- Spaceways Inc.: Version Soul (Atavistic, 2002) n/a
- The Vandermark Five: Elements of Style . . . Exercises in Surprise (Atavistic, 2003) n/a
- FME: Underground (Okka Disk, 2004) 7
- FME: Cuts (Okka Disk, 2005) 8
- (((Powerhouse Sound))): Oslo/Chicago (((Breaks))) (Atavistic, 2007) 8
- w/Markus Broo, Adam Lane, Paal Nilssen-Love: 4 Corners (Clean Feed, 2007) 7
- The Vandermark 5: Beat Reader (Atavistic, 2008) 7
Young, Larry:
- Unity (Blue Note, 1965) 9
- Of Love and Peace (Blue Note, 1966) n/a
Young, Lester:
- Lester Leaps In: His Greatest Recordings 1936–1944 (ASV, 1936–1944) n/a
- The "Kansas City" Sessions (Commodore, 1938–1944) n/a
- The Essential Keynote Collection 1: The Complete Lester Young (Mercury, 1944) n/a
- Lester Young Trio (Verve, 1943–1946) n/a
- The Complete Aladdin Recordings of Lester Young (Blue Note 2CD, 1942–1947) 8
- The President Plays with the Oscar Peterson Trio (Verve, 1952) n/a
- Ken Burns Jazz: The Definitive Lester Young (Verve, 1936–1957) 9
Zorn, John:
- The Big Gundown (Elektra, 1985) 8
- News For Lulu (Hat Art, 1987) n/a
- Tales of Captain Black (DIW, 1978) 7
- Are You Glad to Be in America? (Rough Trade, 1980) n/a
- Odyssey (Columbia, 1983) 9
- Birthright (Hyena, 2005) n/a
- Odyssey the Band: Back in Time (Pi, 2006) 7
Valentine, Kid Thomas:
- Kid Thomas-George Lewis Ragtime Stompers (GHB, 1961) n/a
Vandermark, Ken:
- Barrage Double Trio: Utility Hitter (Quinnah Records, 1996) 9
- Vandermark Five: Single Piece Flow (Atavistic, 1996) 7
- Vandermark Five: Target or Flag (Atavistic, 1997) 9
- Simpatico (Atavistic, 1998) n/a
- w/Hamid Drake, Nate McBride: Spaceways Incorporated: Thirteen Cosmic Standards (Atavistic, 2000) 7
- Spaceways Inc.: Version Soul (Atavistic, 2002) n/a
- The Vandermark Five: Elements of Style . . . Exercises in Surprise (Atavistic, 2003) n/a
- FME: Underground (Okka Disk, 2004) 7
- FME: Cuts (Okka Disk, 2005) 8
- (((Powerhouse Sound))): Oslo/Chicago (((Breaks))) (Atavistic, 2007) 8
- w/Markus Broo, Adam Lane, Paal Nilssen-Love: 4 Corners (Clean Feed, 2007) 7
- The Vandermark 5: Beat Reader (Atavistic, 2008) 7
- The Vandrmark 5 Special Edition: The Horse Jumps & The Ship Is Gone (Not Two) 7
Waldron, Mal:
- w/Eric Dolphy, Booker Ervin: The Quest (Prestige OJC, 1961) 7
Waller, Fats:
- The Joint Is Jumpin' (RCA, 1929–1941) n/a
- Piano Solos 1929–1941 (RCA 2CD, 1929–1941) n/a
- The Very Best of Fats Waller (RCA, 1929–1943) n/a
- If You Got to Ask, You Ain't Got It (Bluebird/Legacy, 3CD, 1926-43) 9
Ware, David S.:
- Flight of I (Columbia/DIW, 1991) 9
- Third Ear Recitation (DIW, 1992) n/a
- Godspelized (DIW, 1996) n/a
- Go See the World (Columbia, 1997) 8
- Corridors and Parallels (Aum Fidelity, 2001) n/a
- Freedom Suite (Aum Fidelity, 2002) 7
- Live in the World (Thirst Ear 3Cd, 2005) 7
- Renunciation (Thirsty Ear, 2007) 7
- Shakti (Aum Fidelity, 2009) 8
Waldron, Mal:
- w/Eric Dolphy, Booker Ervin: The Quest (Prestige OJC, 1961) 7
Waller, Fats:
- The Joint Is Jumpin' (RCA, 1929–1941) n/a
- Piano Solos 1929–1941 (RCA 2CD, 1929–1941) n/a
- The Very Best of Fats Waller (RCA, 1929–1943) n/a
- If You Got to Ask, You Ain't Got It (Bluebird/Legacy, 3CD, 1926-43) 9
Ware, David S.:
- Flight of I (Columbia/DIW, 1991) 9
- Third Ear Recitation (DIW, 1992) n/a
- Godspelized (DIW, 1996) n/a
- Go See the World (Columbia, 1997) 8
- Corridors and Parallels (Aum Fidelity, 2001) n/a
- Freedom Suite (Aum Fidelity, 2002) 7
- Live in the World (Thirst Ear 3Cd, 2005) 7
- Renunciation (Thirsty Ear, 2007) 7
- Shakti (Aum Fidelity, 2009) 8
- Onecept (Aum Fidelity, 2010) 8
Ware, Wilbur:
- The Chicago Sound (Riverside OJC, 1957) 8
Waters, Patty:
Ware, Wilbur:
- The Chicago Sound (Riverside OJC, 1957) 8
Waters, Patty:
- Sings (ESP, 1965) n/a
Watson, Bobby:
- Love Remains (Red, 1986) n/a
Weather Report:
- Weather Report (Columbia/Legacy, 1971) n/a
Watson, Bobby:
- Love Remains (Red, 1986) n/a
Weather Report:
- Weather Report (Columbia/Legacy, 1971) n/a
- I Sing the Body Electric (Columbia, 1972) n/a
- Mysterious Traveller (Columbia, 1973/74) n/a
- Heavy Weather (Columbia/Legacy, 1977) 4
- 8:30 (Live) (Columbia, 1979) 5
Webb, Chick:
- 1929-1934 (Classics, 1929-1934) n/a
- Spinnin' the Webb (Decca, 1929–1939) 8
Wheeler, Kenny:
- Gnu High (ECM, 1975) n/a
- Deer Wan (ECM, 1977) n/a
- Flutter By, Butterfly (Soul Note, 1989) n/a
Whiteman, Paul:
- Greatest Hits (Collector's Choice, 1920–1928) n/a
Wilber, Bob:
- Dancing on a Rainbow (Circle, 1989) n/a
Williams, Tony:
- Life Time (Blue Note, 1964) 8
- Lifetime: Emergency (Verve, 1969) 8
Wilson, Teddy:
- Moments Like This (Hep, 1938–1939) 8
- Central Avenue Blues (Vintage Jazz, 1948) n/a
Workman, Reggie:
- Summit Conference (Postcards, 1993) 8
- Cerebral Caverns (Postcards, 1995) n/a
World Saxophone Quartet:
- Plays Duke Ellington (Elektra, 1986) 6
- Political Blues (Justintime, 2006) 8
- 8:30 (Live) (Columbia, 1979) 5
Webb, Chick:
- 1929-1934 (Classics, 1929-1934) n/a
- Spinnin' the Webb (Decca, 1929–1939) 8
Wheeler, Kenny:
- Gnu High (ECM, 1975) n/a
- Deer Wan (ECM, 1977) n/a
- Flutter By, Butterfly (Soul Note, 1989) n/a
Whiteman, Paul:
- Greatest Hits (Collector's Choice, 1920–1928) n/a
Wilber, Bob:
- Dancing on a Rainbow (Circle, 1989) n/a
Williams, Tony:
- Life Time (Blue Note, 1964) 8
- Lifetime: Emergency (Verve, 1969) 8
Wilson, Teddy:
- Moments Like This (Hep, 1938–1939) 8
- Central Avenue Blues (Vintage Jazz, 1948) n/a
Workman, Reggie:
- Summit Conference (Postcards, 1993) 8
- Cerebral Caverns (Postcards, 1995) n/a
World Saxophone Quartet:
- Plays Duke Ellington (Elektra, 1986) 6
- Political Blues (Justintime, 2006) 8
Wright, Frank:
- Frank Wright Trio (ESP, 1965) n/a
- Your Prayer (ESP, 1967) n/a
- Unity (ESP, 1974) n/a
- Kevin, My Dear Son (Sun Records/Chiaroscuro, 1978/79) n/a
Young, Larry:
- Unity (Blue Note, 1965) 9
- Of Love and Peace (Blue Note, 1966) n/a
Young, Lester:
- Lester Leaps In: His Greatest Recordings 1936–1944 (ASV, 1936–1944) n/a
- The "Kansas City" Sessions (Commodore, 1938–1944) n/a
- The Essential Keynote Collection 1: The Complete Lester Young (Mercury, 1944) n/a
- Lester Young Trio (Verve, 1943–1946) n/a
- The Complete Aladdin Recordings of Lester Young (Blue Note 2CD, 1942–1947) 8
- The President Plays with the Oscar Peterson Trio (Verve, 1952) n/a
- Ken Burns Jazz: The Definitive Lester Young (Verve, 1936–1957) 9
Zorn, John:
- The Big Gundown (Elektra, 1985) 8
- News For Lulu (Hat Art, 1987) n/a
- Spy vs. Spy (Elektra, 1988) n/a
- Naked City (Elektra/Nonesuch, 1989) 7
- Naked City (Elektra/Nonesuch, 1989) 7
- Alhambra Love Songs (Tzadik, 2009) 8
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