The year-end lists are flooding in, and the jazz blogosphere is replete with best-of’s. I know I’m a little late to the party, but as I did last year, I thought I would put my own spin on this yearly ritual and shine the spotlight on the amazing jazz talent we have right here in the Emerald City.
There were many more than 10 great CD’s released by Seattle jazz artists in 2010, so I couldn’t put everyone on this list. I’m sure there’s one or two I’ve forgotten, so please feel free to add yours in the comments section. I reserve the right to amend this list as I’m reminded of the other great CD’s that came out of Seattle this year.
Here they are, in no particular order:
Matt Jorgensen – Tattooed By Passion (Origin Records)
Andy Clausen Sextet – Follow (self-produced)
Jovino Santos Neto – Veja o Som – See The Sound (Adventure Music)
Chad McCullough & Michal Vanoucek – The Sky Cries (Origin Records)
Dave Anderson Quartet – Clarity (Pony Boy Records)
Hadley Caliman – Straight Ahead (Origin Records)
Owcharuk 5 – Kobzar (Broken Time Records)
Wellstone Conspiracy – Motives (Origin Records)
Whitney James – The Nature Of Love (Damselfly Productions)
Thomas Marriott & Ray Vega – East-West Trumpet Summit (Origin Records)
Click here to read Jason’s complete list with descriptions of each CD and to hear sound samples.
Seattle Jazz Scene would also like to make mention of Jason’s last part of his post:
I’d like to point out that I purchased each and every one of these CD’s. None were sent to me free of charge and I was happy to give my support to these great musicians. I hope you’ll consider doing the same.
Well done!