The 2017 NPR Music Jazz Critics Poll
An international panel of 137 jazz writers voted on the best albums of 2017. The winner took the top spot by a wide margin.
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Watch Robert Glasper And Bilal At NPR Music's 10th Anniversary Concert
At NPR Music's 10th Anniversary Concert at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C., Glasper came to play, bringing Derrick Hodge on electric bass, Justin Tyson, on drums and Bilal on vocals.
The Jazz Albums Of 2017 And The Power Of Gatekeepers
Record labels — and the physical presence of CDs and vinyl — stood out compared to artists who issued albums digitally. Plus, see the poll master's ballot.
Songs We Love: Jeff Coffin, 'I'll Be Home For Christmas'
Recorded just a week and half before Christmas, Jeff Coffin says his new trio album is "kind of a cross between Santa's Workshop and the Charles Mingus Jazz Workshop."
The Big Tiny Desk Holiday Special
In this holiday special, join NPR Music's Bob Boilen and Stephen Thompson as they look back on memorable holiday performances from the Tiny Desk.
Charles Bradley, 'Lovin' You Baby' (Live At Pickathon)
Watch the late soul revivalist share his message of universal love on the Pickathon Woods Stage, during his second-to-last performance ever.
Chance The Rapper And Jeremih Wish You A 'Merry Christmas Lil' Mama: Re-Wrapped.'
The Chicago artists team up to release an extended version of their last holiday-themed collaborative tape, 'Merry Christmas Lil' Mama.' with 10 new songs.
Minnesota Music College Closes Abruptly, And Students Scramble To Find Schools
Some students of the McNally Smith College of Music graduated Saturday; others who were left short are rushing to find a new school — and learn whether their credits will transfer.
Lukas Nelson And Promise Of The Real On World Cafe
From Willie Nelson's band to touring with Neil Young, here comes a new generation carrying the country-rock torch.
A Look Back At 4 Jazz Luminaries Who Died In 2017
Kevin Whitehead remembers alto saxophonist Arthur Blythe, pianist Geri Allen, guitarist John Abercrombie and singer Jon Hendricks. Each "helped shape jazz after the upheavals of the 1960s," he says.