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La-Faithia White's Best Releases of 2019

By La-Faithia White
December 17, 2019
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The year is coming to a close and I have enjoyed listening to so many new jazz releases. I present to you my top ten list of new recordings that have sparked my attention, and for your listening experience.

Carmen Lundy

vocals
b.1954

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Modern Ancestors
Afrasia Productions

Marquis Hill

trumpet
b.1987

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Love Tape
Black Music Group

Terri Lyne Carrington

drums
b.1965

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Waiting Game
Motema Music

Poncho Sanchez

bongos
b.1951

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Trane's Delight
Concord Picante

John Coltrane

saxophone
1926 - 1967

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Blue World
Impulse

T.K. Blue

saxophone, tenor

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The Rhythms Continues
JaJa Records

Jazzmeia Horn

vocals

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Love And Liberation
Concord Jazz

Najee

saxophone

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Center of The Heart
Shanachie Records

Matthew Whitaker

organ, Hammond B3
b.2001

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Now Hear This
Resilience Music

Quiana Lynell

vocals

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A Little Love
Concord Jazz

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