- Claudia Acuna, Luna (MAXJAZZ)
- Andy Bey, American Song (Savoy Jazz)
- John Hicks, Fatha’s Day (HighNote)
- Charles Lloyd/Billy Higgins, Which Way is East (ECM)
- Joe Lovano, I’m All For You (Blue Note)
- David Murray and The Gwo-ka Masters, Gwotet (Justin Time)
- Ralph Peterson Fo’tet, Augmented (Criss Cross)
- Luciana Souza, Neruda (Sunnyside)
- Jeff “Tain” Watts, Detained: Live at the Blue Note (Half Note)
- Larry Willis/Paul Murphy, Powers of Two (Mapleshade)
-Russ Musto
AllAboutJazz, New York
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