A Select Dozen of the Best Jazz Releases of 2023:

New Recordings-

Jim Snidero- Far Far Away (Savant)

Joe Farnsworth- In What Direction Are You Headed? (Smoke Sessions)

John Scofield- Uncle John's Band (ECM)

John Hart- Resonance (SteepleChase)

Jim Rotondi- Over Here (Criss Cross Jazz)

Steve Smith & Vital Information- Time Flies (Wounded Bird)

Historical/Reissues-

Charles Mingus- Changes: The Complete 1970's Atlantic Recordings (Rhino)

McCoy Tyner- Extensions (Blue Note Tone Poet)

Jack Wilson- Easterly Winds (Blue Note Tone Poet)

Big John Patton- Let 'Em Roll (Blue Note Tone Poet)

Wes Montgomery- The Complete Full House Recordings (Craft)

Cal Tjader- Catch the Groove (Jazz Detective)