Down Beat Critics Poll

My good friend Earl MacDonald asked to hear my opinions about the Down Beat critics poll. I started going through the artists and cross referencing their most recent projects and listening to as much music as I could through websites and video, I decided to write a capsule review of the Jazz Album Of The Year: Jason Moran, 10 (Blue Note). After listening to the whole record I can definitely say I enjoyed parts of it. The gospel tinged groove writing, the Monk flavoured playing and ensemble interaction are all exceptional. If you like a little bit of free jazz mixed in with some nice writing, and an exceptional drummer/bass combination you will really enjoy this record