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Jazz 88 Top Ten Jazz Releases of 2008
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Blues and the Abstract Truth: Take 2Blues and the Abstract Truth: Take 2 by Bill Cunliffe
Buy new: $18.98 / Used from: $9.86
#10 - Love the original Oliver Nelson release. I have been playing 'Stolen Moments' for years on gigs. Nice arrangements - I'll have to pick this up.
Pass It OnPass It On by Dave Holland Sextet
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $6.13
#9 - I like previous Quintet releases better, but all Dave Holland releases are great. The use of piano instead of vibes/marimba creates a different feel than the other releases.
Prime Time: In ConcertPrime Time: In Concert by Eric Alexander
Buy new: $18.98 / Used from: $9.50
#8 - I think I have every Eric Alexander release, including this one. As good as all the rest.
Our DelightOur Delight by James Moody
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $10.90
#7 - Had not heard anything of this. Nice.
Worrisome HeartWorrisome Heart by Melody Gardot
Buy new: $9.49 / Used from: $5.99
#6 - Had not heard anything off this. Really nice - on the list now.
Road Shows: Vol. 1Road Shows: Vol. 1 by Sonny Rollins
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $7.00
#5 - Sound board recordings from many tours, locations and years. This is now on the list, too.
Day TripDay Trip by Pat Metheny Trio
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $8.33
#4 - I have just about everything Metheny has released (except ZTfS), but I still don't have this one. Have to fix that.
It's MagicIt's Magic by Ahmad Jamal
Buy new: $16.98 / Used from: $7.00
#3 - Another one I don't have.
Guitars (CD/DVD)Guitars (CD/DVD) by McCoy Tyner
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $9.48
#2 - As a guitar player, I should really already have this one. Guess I haven't bought much music in 2008.
Rainbow PeopleRainbow People by Steve Turre
Buy new: $16.98 / Used from: $12.59
#1 - I don't know anything about this release. I have some catching up to do in 2009.