2021 Favorites

Book: Mary Lou Williams : Music for the Soul by Deanna Witkowski (Liturgical Press).

Releases:

Greg Abate “Magic Dance: the Music of Kenny Barron” (Whaling City Sound).

Ruben Blades & Robert Delgado & Orchestra “Salswing!” (Ruben Blades Productions).

Ruben Blades & RGO "Swing!" (RBP).

Ruben Blades & RGO “Salsa Plus!” (RBP).

Brian Charette “Power from the Air” (Steeplechase Records).

Alice Coltrane “Kirtan : Turiya Sings” (Impulse).

Floating Points, Pharoah Sanders & The London Symphony Orchestra “Promises” (Luaka Bop).

Gene Perla & Various “3 Trios” (PM Records).

Sharp 5 “Shine a Bright Light” (Valley Jazz Records).

Deanna Witkowski “Force of Nature : the Music of Mary Lou Williams” (MCG Jazz).

Miguel Zenon & Luis Perdomo  “El Arte del Bolero” (Miel Music).