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.
- 80
By Brad MehldauExcellent, based on reviews by 2 critics
Release date: Nov 13, 2015
Genre: Jazz
- 78
By SupersilentGreat, based on reviews by 4 critics
Release date: Sep 30, 2016
Genre: Jazz
- 74
By Kurt EllingGreat, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Sep 25, 2012
Genre: Jazz
- 82
By Vijay IyerExcellent, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Mar 25, 2016
Genre: Jazz
- 80
By GoGo PenguinExcellent, based on reviews by 2 critics
Release date: Feb 9, 2018
Genre: Jazz
- 95
By John ColtranePhenomenal, based on reviews by 2 critics
Release date: Oct 22, 2021
Genre: Jazz
- 74
By Ala.NiGreat, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Jan 31, 2020
Genre: Jazz
- 81
By Vijay Iyer TrioExcellent, based on reviews by 4 critics
Release date: Mar 13, 2012
Genre: Jazz
- 82
By Hedvig Mollestad TrioExcellent, based on a review by 1 critic
Release date: May 14, 2013
Genre: Jazz
- 80
By Billy HartExcellent, based on reviews by 2 critics
Release date: Mar 27, 2012
Genre: Jazz
- 90
By Jason MoranFantastic, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Sep 16, 2014
Genre: Jazz
- 81
By Colin StetsonExcellent, based on reviews by 8 critics
Release date: Apr 28, 2017
Genre: Jazz
- 60
By Bill FrisellSatisfactory, based on a review by 1 critic
Release date: Sep 27, 2011
Genre: Jazz
- 77
By Wadada Leo SmithGreat, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Oct 14, 2016
Genre: Jazz
- 78
By Keiji HainoGreat, based on reviews by 4 critics
Release date: Feb 23, 2018
Genre: Jazz
- 71
By Allen ToussaintVery Good, based on reviews by 8 critics
Release date: Jun 10, 2016
Genre: Jazz
- 84
By Christian ScottExceptionally Good, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Mar 15, 2019
Genre: Jazz
- 78
By Joseph ShabasonGreat, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Nov 16, 2018
Genre: Jazz
- 65
By Cassandra WilsonFairly Good, based on reviews by 2 critics
Release date: Jun 26, 2012
Genre: Jazz
- 85
By Zara McFarlaneExceptionally Good, based on reviews by 2 critics
Release date: Oct 6, 2017
Genre: Jazz
- 70
By Portico QuartetVery Good, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Aug 25, 2017
Genre: Jazz
- 84
By Matthew ShippExceptionally Good, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Feb 22, 2011
Genre: Jazz
- 78
By Robert Glasper ExperimentGreat, based on reviews by 5 critics
Release date: Sep 16, 2016
Genre: Jazz
- 70
By James Carter Organ TrioVery Good, based on reviews by 2 critics
Release date: Oct 4, 2011
Genre: Jazz
- 80
By Liane CarrollExcellent, based on reviews by 2 critics
Release date: Apr 15, 2013
Genre: Jazz
- 78
By Madeleine PeyrouxGreat, based on reviews by 5 critics
Release date: Mar 10, 2009
Genre: Jazz
- 68
By Dave Harrington GroupVery Good, based on reviews by 5 critics
Release date: Apr 15, 2016
Genre: Jazz
- 75
By Donny McCaslinGreat, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Oct 21, 2016
Genre: Jazz
- 66
By PhishFairly Good, based on reviews by 5 critics
Release date: Oct 7, 2016
Genre: Jazz
- 74
By Bill FrisellGreat, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Jun 18, 2013
Genre: Jazz
- 80
By Bryan FerryExcellent, based on reviews by 2 critics
Release date: Nov 30, 2018
Genre: Jazz
- 80
By Courtney PineExcellent, based on reviews by 2 critics
Release date: Oct 27, 2017
Genre: Jazz
- 80
By Sons of KemetExcellent, based on reviews by 2 critics
Release date: May 14, 2021
Genre: Jazz
- 69
By Battle TranceVery Good, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Aug 26, 2016
Genre: Jazz
- 84
By John ColtraneExceptionally Good, based on a review by 1 critic
Release date: Sep 27, 2019
Genre: Jazz
- 80
By Brad Mehldau TrioExcellent, based on reviews by 4 critics
Release date: Jun 3, 2016
Genre: Jazz
- 77
By NérijaGreat, based on reviews by 2 critics
Release date: Aug 2, 2019
Genre: Jazz
- 87
By John ColtraneExceptionally Good, based on reviews by 4 critics
Release date: Jun 29, 2018
Genre: Jazz
- 80
By Vijay Iyer TrioExcellent, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Feb 10, 2015
Genre: Jazz
- 75
By Led BibGreat, based on reviews by 2 critics
Release date: Jan 25, 2011
Genre: Jazz
- 80
By Sons of KemetExcellent, based on reviews by 2 critics
Release date: Oct 8, 2013
Genre: Jazz
- 74
By Christian ScottGreat, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Jul 31, 2012
Genre: Jazz
- 87
By Matana RobertsExceptionally Good, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: May 10, 2011
Genre: Jazz
- 75
By R+R=NowGreat, based on reviews by 2 critics
Release date: Jun 22, 2018
Genre: Jazz
- 90
By John ColtraneFantastic, based on a review by 1 critic
Release date: Mar 29, 2019
Genre: Jazz
- 78
By Joshua RedmanGreat, based on reviews by 4 critics
Release date: Jan 13, 2009
Genre: Jazz
- 78
By ZuGreat, based on reviews by 6 critics
Release date: Mar 23, 2015
Genre: Jazz
- 75
By Matthew ShippGreat, based on reviews by 2 critics
Release date: Apr 12, 2011
Genre: Jazz
- 68
By Anna WilsonVery Good, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Apr 5, 2011
Genre: Jazz
- 76
By Robert GlasperGreat, based on reviews by 5 critics
Release date: Jun 16, 2015
Genre: Jazz