Who Created the Best Jazz of 2016?

Connecticut Public Radio | By Chion Wolf

Published December 27, 2016 at 1:00 PM EST

Every year, an all-star panel of musicians and critics join the show to go through a painfully short list of the best jazz of the year. Will this year be vocalist-heavy? Any repeat winners, or any newcomers? Is there an overall sound to the year?

GUESTS:

Gene Seymour - Film, television, and music critic
Jen Allen - Pianist and composer, whose latest album is Pieces of Myself
Noah Baerman - Pianist, educator, author, and composer, whose latest album is Ripples

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Colin McEnroe and Jonathan McNicol contributed to this show.

Chion Wolf

Chion Wolf is the host of Audacious with Chion Wolf on Connecticut Public, featuring conversations with people who have uncommon or misunderstood experiences, conditions, or professions.

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