John Hilderbrand
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Top Contemporary Jazz July 8, 1988: George Howard, Bobby MeFerrin and More
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Here were the top-selling contemporary jazz recordings in summer 1988, according to the July 8, 1988 issue of Billboard! George Howard – Reflections Bobby McFerrin – Simple Pleasures Basia…
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NEXT Collective
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I love any modern jazz project that has the potential to reach new audiences. Cover Art, the new recording from the NEXT Collective has interpretations of songs by Drake,…
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David Sanborn and Bob James Reunite!
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In 1986, two contemporary jazz legends united on one of the genre’s best collaborative recordings. Bob James and David Sanborn set the bar high with Double Vision and I…
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Top Contemporary Jazz Albums of 1997 and 2012
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Billboard reported these as the Top Contemporary Jazz Albums of 1997: The Moment – Kenny G Sweet Thing – Boney James Dream Walk – Keiko Matsui Que Pasa –…
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Top Contemporary Jazz Dec. 5, 1997: Butler, Bob James, Rippingtons and More
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In the earlier days of this site, I ran a top ten list of the most popular contemporary jazz at the time. This chart was based on sales and…