Jazz Music Reviews
'America's Original Art Form' gets its own category in Music Critic. We have compiled reviews of 264 jazz albums, running the full gamut from smooth to hard-hitting, from complex to easy listening, from fast tempo to calmer sounds and melodic lines.
- 100
By Marius NesetAbsolutly essential, based on a review by 1 critic
Release date: Apr 25, 2011
Genre: Jazz
- 95
By John ColtranePhenomenal, based on reviews by 2 critics
Release date: Oct 22, 2021
Genre: Jazz
- 94
By Keith JarrettPhenomenal, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Nov 8, 2011
Genre: Jazz
- 92
By Miles DavisFantastic, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Oct 21, 2016
Genre: Jazz
- 91
By Thelonious MonkFantastic, based on a review by 1 critic
Release date: Sep 18, 2020
Genre: Jazz
- 91
By Miles DavisFantastic, based on reviews by 4 critics
Release date: Sep 20, 2011
Genre: Jazz
- 90
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By Nubya GarciaFantastic, based on a review by 1 critic
Release date: Sep 20, 2024
Genre: Jazz
- 90
By Wadada Leo SmithFantastic, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: May 22, 2012
Genre: Jazz
- 90
By Federico AlbaneseFantastic, based on reviews by 2 critics
Release date: Jan 15, 2016
Genre: Jazz
- 90
By Wayne ShorterFantastic, based on reviews by 4 critics
Release date: Feb 5, 2013
Genre: Jazz
- 90
By Sunny JainFantastic, based on a review by 1 critic
Release date: Feb 21, 2020
Genre: Jazz
- 90
By Allen ToussaintFantastic, based on reviews by 2 critics
Release date: Apr 21, 2009
Genre: Jazz
- 90
By John SurmanFantastic, based on reviews by 2 critics
Release date: Jun 26, 2012
Genre: Jazz
- 90
By Snarky PuppyFantastic, based on reviews by 2 critics
Release date: Apr 29, 2016
Genre: Jazz
- 90
By Binker & MosesFantastic, based on a review by 1 critic
Release date: Feb 25, 2022
Genre: Jazz
- 90
By John ColtraneFantastic, based on a review by 1 critic
Release date: Mar 29, 2019
Genre: Jazz
- 90
By Jason MoranFantastic, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Sep 16, 2014
Genre: Jazz
- 88
By Fela KutiExceptionally Good, based on reviews by 4 critics
Release date: May 8, 2012
Genre: Jazz
- 88
By Miles DavisExceptionally Good, based on reviews by 8 critics
Release date: Jul 17, 2015
Genre: Jazz
- 87
By John ColtraneExceptionally Good, based on reviews by 4 critics
Release date: Jun 29, 2018
Genre: Jazz
- 87
By Matana RobertsExceptionally Good, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: May 10, 2011
Genre: Jazz
- 86
By Sun RaExceptionally Good, based on reviews by 5 critics
Release date: Dec 9, 2016
Genre: Jazz
- 86
By Gil Scott-HeronExceptionally Good, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Feb 7, 2020
Genre: Jazz
- 86
By Miles Davis QuintetExceptionally Good, based on reviews by 5 critics
Release date: Jan 29, 2013
Genre: Jazz
- 86
By Sun Ra & His ArkestraExceptionally Good, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Sep 23, 2014
Genre: Jazz
- 85
By Zara McFarlaneExceptionally Good, based on reviews by 2 critics
Release date: Oct 6, 2017
Genre: Jazz
- 85
By Mose AllisonExceptionally Good, based on reviews by 2 critics
Release date: Mar 23, 2010
Genre: Jazz
- 85
By Joni MitchellExceptionally Good, based on a review by 1 critic
Release date: Nov 12, 2021
Genre: Jazz
- 85
By Vijay IyerExceptionally Good, based on reviews by 4 critics
Release date: Aug 25, 2017
Genre: Jazz
- 85
By Vijay Iyer TrioExceptionally Good, based on reviews by 4 critics
Release date: Oct 13, 2009
Genre: Jazz
- 85
By John ColtraneExceptionally Good, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Sep 23, 2014
Genre: Jazz
- 85
By Ambrose AkinmusireExceptionally Good, based on reviews by 2 critics
Release date: Mar 11, 2014
Genre: Jazz
- 84
By Kamasi WashingtonExceptionally Good, based on reviews by 9 critics
Release date: Jun 22, 2018
Genre: Jazz
- 84
By Ambrose AkinmusireExceptionally Good, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Apr 5, 2011
Genre: Jazz
- 84
By Joe Lovano Us FiveExceptionally Good, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: May 19, 2009
Genre: Jazz
- 84
By Imelda MayExceptionally Good, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Jul 19, 2011
Genre: Jazz
- 84
By Tony BennettExceptionally Good, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Sep 20, 2011
Genre: Jazz
- 84
By The Bad PlusExceptionally Good, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Sep 25, 2012
Genre: Jazz
- 84
By Matthew ShippExceptionally Good, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Feb 22, 2011
Genre: Jazz
- 84
By Bobby McFerrinExceptionally Good, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: May 14, 2013
Genre: Jazz
- 84
By John ColtraneExceptionally Good, based on a review by 1 critic
Release date: Sep 27, 2019
Genre: Jazz
- 84
By Colin StetsonExceptionally Good, based on reviews by 11 critics
Release date: Apr 30, 2013
Genre: Jazz
- 84
By Various ArtistsExceptionally Good, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Jun 28, 2011
Genre: Jazz
- 84
By Christian ScottExceptionally Good, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Mar 15, 2019
Genre: Jazz
- 83
By Chick CoreaExcellent, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Aug 6, 2013
Genre: Jazz
- 83
By Miles DavisExcellent, based on reviews by 7 critics
Release date: Mar 25, 2014
Genre: Jazz
- 83
By Vieux Farka TouréExcellent, based on reviews by 4 critics
Release date: May 24, 2011
Genre: Jazz
- 82
By Vijay IyerExcellent, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Mar 25, 2016
Genre: Jazz
- 82
By Hedvig Mollestad TrioExcellent, based on a review by 1 critic
Release date: May 14, 2013
Genre: Jazz
- 82
By Jeff ParkerExcellent, based on a review by 1 critic
Release date: Dec 10, 2021
Genre: Jazz