Groove Notes 10 Best Jazz Albums of 2011

I realize that there are a lot of people who do not care for the word “best" when it comes to music. To those, you may also call this list “Kevin's Favorite Jazz Albums of 2011" if you'd like. Regardless, it is simply my opinion of 10 releases that stood out to me over the past year (with an informal ranking). Enjoy!

1. Live in Marciac—Brad Mehldau (Nonesuch, February 2, 2011)
   
   
2. Bird Songs—Joe Lovano/Us Five (EMI Catalogue, March 21, 2011)
   
   
3. Three Stories—Eldar Djangirov (Masterworks Jazz, April 5, 2011)
   
   
4. Forever—Corea, Clarke, & White (Concord Jazz, June 6, 2011)
   
   
5. Chano y Dizzy!—Poncho Sanchez & Terence Blanchard (Concord Picante, September 27, 2011)
   
   
6. Songs From the Chateau—Kyle Eastwood (Mack Avenue, August 29, 2011)
   
   
7. Ninety Miles—Stefon Harris/David Sanchez/Christian Scott (Concord, June 21, 2011)
   
   
8. Dawn of Goodbye—Dominick Farinacci (E1 Entertainment, July 26, 2011)
   
   
9. 'Round Midnight—Karrin Allyson (Concord Jazz, May 3, 2011)
   
   
10. Road Shows, Vol. 2—Sonny Rollins (Emarcy, September 13, 2011)