This program, originally posted January of 2019, features tracks from 2018 albums that Downbeat Magazine reviewers–and a few others–raved about.

You’ll hear:

-singer Stacey Kent

-Polish bassist Wojtek Masolewski and his Quintet

– Canadian trumpet player Ingrid Jensen

-More trumpet from Ambrose Akinmusire

-Downbeat Hall of Fame pianist Kenny Barron

-Guitarist Steve Tibbets

-London’s Sons of Kemet featuring Shabaka Hutchings

-Cuban/Canadian all female group, Jane Bunnett & Maqueque.

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