The Roots Music Report's
Top Jazz Album Chart
for the Year of 2026
1 |  | So Much to Say by: Paul Brown   | Label: Shanachie Ent. Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist:    |
2 |  | The Romance Continues by: Tony Saunders | Label: Baja/TSR Sub Genre: Smooth Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
3 |  | Cortadito by: The Afro-Caribbean Jazz Collective | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: Latin Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
4 |  | Unbridled the Flying Horse Big Band Meets George Garzone by: Flying Horse Big Band | Label: Flying Horse Sub Genre: Big Band Connect with the Artist: |
5 |  | Cool Shades by: Nils | Label: Baja Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
6 |  | For the Record by: Pete Mills | Label: Mighty Ernie Sub Genre: Mainstream Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
7 |  | The Light & the Fury by: The Outernet | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: Fusion Connect with the Artist: |
8 |  | Return of the Light (feat. Freddie Hendrix, Erena Terakubo, Sameer Shankar & David Heilman) by: Joe Elefante | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: Crossover Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
9 |  | Life Got in the Way by: Heather McKay | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: Latin Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
10 |  | Waking Dream by: Randy Napoleon | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: Mainstream Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
11 |  | Dream Dancing: Celebrating Zoot Sims at 100 by: The Scott Silbert Quartet | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: Traditional Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
12 |  | Love Makes the Changes by: Maria Corsaro | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: Traditional Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
13 |  | Murrina by: Margherita Fava | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: Modern Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
14 |  | The Road to Trantor by: Carl Schultz | Label: Origin Sub Genre: Modern Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
15 |  | Destiny by: Brendan Rothwell | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
16 |  | Feelin' Good by: Nils | Label: Baja Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
17 |  | Without Further Ado, Vol 1 by: Christian McBride | Label: Mack Avenue Sub Genre: Big Band Connect with the Artist:   |
18 |  | Silver Lining by: Andrea Lisa | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
19 |  | Spheres by: Scott Emmerman | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: Fusion Connect with the Artist: |
20 |  | Songs for a Perigee Moon by: Carl Weingarten | Label: Multiphase Sub Genre: Fusion Connect with the Artist: |
21 |  | JAMB by: Dave Erickson Project | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
22 |  | Boundless by: Lemek | Label: Trippin N Rhythm Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
23 |  | Anew by: Kayla Waters | Label: Shanachie Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
24 |  | Groovin Smooth by: Ghost Jazz Trio | Label: Guitar One Sub Genre: Swing Connect with the Artist:  |
25 |  | Wake Up Call: the Music of Gregg Hill by: Rick Roe | Label: Cold Plunge Sub Genre: Mainstream Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
26 |  | Hope by: Todd Boston | Label: Gita Sub Genre: Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
27 |  | Beyond the Warrior's Eyes by: Brian Tarquin | Label: BHP Music-Guitar Trax Sub Genre: Fusion Connect with the Artist: |
28 |  | Promised Land by: Paul Brown | Label: Shanachie Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
29 |  | Into You by: Incognito | Label: Shanachie Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
30 |  | Mystical by: Reza Khan | Label: Painted Media Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
31 |  | Late Night Groove by: Lowell Hopper | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: Smooth Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
32 |  | It Hits Different by: Norman Brown | Label: Shanachie Ent. Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
33 |  | Conceivable Directions by: Enrique Haneine | Label: Elegant Walk Sub Genre: Modern Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
34 |  | Tomorrow (There is a Way) by: Eberhard Klunker | Label: Seven Us Media Sub Genre: Fusion Connect with the Artist: |
35 |  | Dr. Jaz by: Jazmin Ghent | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
36 |  | Midnight Groove by: Brian Simpson | Label: Shanachie Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
37 |  | Let's Get Away by: Norman Brown | Label: Shanachie Ent. Sub Genre: Smooth Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
38 |  | Rivers by: Will Sumner | Label: Guitar One Sub Genre: Smooth Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
39 |  | Live at Vic's Las Vegas (feat. Idan Morim, Keyon Harrold, Rachel Eckroth & Sam Weber) by: Nicole Zuraitis | Label: La Reserve Sub Genre: Big Band Connect with the Artist: |
40 |  | Stryker with Strings Goes to the Movies by: Dave Stryker | Label: Strikezone Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
41 |  | For Dinah by: Ledisi | Label: Candid Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
42 |  | From T(h)ree to Four by: Manuel Muzzu | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: Smooth Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
43 |  | When the Night by: Dan Balmer | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
44 |  | Seriously by: BPM | Label: Shanachie Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
45 |  | As We Think by: Chris Standring | Label: Ultimate Vibe Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
46 |  | The Lonely Coyote by: Marc van Vugt | Label: Baixim Sub Genre: Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
47 |  | Hello! How Are You? by: Caity Gyorgy | Label: La Reserve Sub Genre: Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
48 |  | Up from the Outside by: Steve Langemo | Label: Guitar One Sub Genre: Fusion Connect with the Artist: |
49 |  | Radiance by: Lonnie Plaxico | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
50 |  | Pete's Pandemic Playlist by: Peter Curtis | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
51 |  | Convertible by: Kingsley Durant | Label: Zen Diagram Sub Genre: Fusion Connect with the Artist: |
52 |  | A Soul in Time by: Morgan-Husband-Feraud | Label: Guitar One Sub Genre: Fusion Connect with the Artist: |
53 |  | Love and Rhythm by: Blake Aaron | Label: Innervision Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
54 |  | Heartwood by: Lawson Rollins | Label: Infinita Sub Genre: Smooth Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
55 |  | Nature of Things by: New Latitude | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: Smooth Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
56 |  | Muagsician by: Kristen R. Bromley | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: Traditional Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
57 |  | Mystique by: Lowell Hopper | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: Smooth Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
58 |  | Under the Covers by: The Steve Luciano Quartet | Label: Self-Relase Sub Genre: Mainstream Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
59 |  | Heart, Mind and Soul by: Randy Bernsen | Label: Jerico Jams Sub Genre: Fusion Connect with the Artist: |
60 |  | Smooth Jazz in Calabria by: Frank Marino Bass | Label: VSM Sub Genre: Smooth Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
61 |  | Modern Times by: Mike Di Lorenzo | Label: Keep The Groove Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
62 |  | The Hang, the Hustle, the Path by: Christopher McBride | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
63 |  | Storybook: the Music of Mark Miller by: Birdland Big Band | Label: Birdland Sub Genre: Big Band Connect with the Artist: |
64 |  | Playing Favorites by: Chris Rottmayer | Label: Pilars Sub Genre: Mainstream Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
65 |  | Reboot by: Ronnie Foster | Label: Blue Note Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
66 |  | Freedom Rhythm by: Giovanni Angelini | Label: A.MA Edizioni Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
67 |  | Interaction (feat. Anat Cohen, Avishai Cohen & Yuval Cohen) by: 3 Cohens | Label: Anzic Sub Genre: Big Band Connect with the Artist: |
68 |  | Right Time Left by: Thom Rotella | Label: High Note Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
69 |  | The Curious Badger by: Marc van Vugt | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
70 |  | Dark Matter by: Ali Bey Mad Katz Society | Label: Unknown Sub Genre: Fusion Connect with the Artist: |
71 |  | A New Light by: Steve Oliver | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
72 |  | The Chill by: Lin Rountree | Label: Trippin N Rhythm Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
73 |  | How You Been by: SML | Label: International Anthem Sub Genre: Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
74 |  | Songs from the Deep by: Eric Essix | Label: Essential Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
75 |  | Across the Field College Fight Songs Reimagined by: Visions Jazz Ensemble | Label: Patios Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
76 |  | Song by: Joanie Pallatto & Bradley Parker-Sparrow | Label: Southport Sub Genre: Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
77 |  | Rise by: Bonnie J Jensen | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
78 |  | It’s Always Been You by: Rich Siegel | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
79 |  | Louisiana Stories by: Don Paul | Label: Irresistible/Revolutionary Sub Genre: Crossover Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
80 |  | Kickin' It by: Josie Falbo | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
81 |  | Circles in a Yellow Room by: Mike Freeman ZonaVibe | Label: VOF Sub Genre: Latin Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
82 |  | Lost in Centralia by: Project Alcazar | Label: Guitar One Sub Genre: Fusion Connect with the Artist: |
83 |  | Alta Vista by: David Correa | Label: Zocalo Sub Genre: Latin Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
84 |  | Soliloquies by: Jason Kao Hwang | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: Avant-Garde Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
85 |  | Let Your Heart Lead the Way by: Marilyn Kleinberg | Label: Waking Up Music Sub Genre: Crossover Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
86 |  | Mind over Matter by: Skinny Hightower | Label: Trippin 'n Rhythm Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
87 |  | Oasis by: Randy Scott | Label: Trippin 'n Rhythm Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
88 |  | Try This by: Bill Moio | Label: ITI Sub Genre: Smooth Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
89 |  | What Is? by: Russ Anixter's Hippie Big Band | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: Big Band Connect with the Artist: |
90 |  | Basie Rocks! by: Deborah Silver & the Count Basie Orchestra | Label: Green Hill Productions Sub Genre: Big Band Connect with the Artist: |
91 |  | Desserts by: Juan Carlos Quintero | Label: Moondo Sub Genre: Latin Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
92 |  | Blue House by: Marc Ciprut | Label: White Label Sub Genre: Modern Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
93 |  | Hidden Gems by: Brent Laidler | Label: self-Release Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
94 |  | Tributes by: Marcus McLaurine | Label: Jade Elephant Productions Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
95 |  | Captain Hubs by: Todd Herbert | Label: Th Productions Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
96 |  | We Insist 2025! by: Terri Lyne Carrington & Christie Dashiell | Label: Candid Sub Genre: Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
97 |  | Emerge Dancing (feat. Jeff Pittson) by: Suzanne Pittson | Label: Vineland Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
98 |  | And then Some by: Steve Houghton Group | Label: Watercourse Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
99 |  | Myths of Origin by: Jason Kao Hwang | Label: True Sound Sub Genre: Avant-Garde Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
100 |  | Full Circle by: Steve Allee Big Band | Label: Jazzville Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
101 |  | Zebra Stories by: Steve Allee | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
102 |  | First Dance by: Freedom Art Quartet | Label: Freedom Art Sub Genre: Avant-Garde Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
103 |  | Refuge by: Mitch Towne | Label: Cross Towne Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
104 |  | April & Joanie Sing! by: April Aloisio & Joanie Pallatto | Label: Southport Sub Genre: Crossover Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
105 |  | El Rumbón (The Party) by: Andy Nevala | Label: Zoho Sub Genre: Latin Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
106 |  | Cannon & Sparrow by: Emily Braden | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
107 |  | Dead Funk Summit by: Joe Marcinek Band | Label: Vintage League Sub Genre: Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
108 |  | Fly by: Michael Mayo | Label: Mack Ave Sub Genre: Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
109 |  | Just Like That by: Nick Colionne | Label: Trippin N Rhythm Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
110 |  | Unstoppable by: Adam Hawley | Label: MBF Ent. Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
111 |  | My Heartbeat by: Eric Essix | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
112 |  | After the Storm by: Chris "Big Dog" Davis | Label: Trippin 'n Rhythm Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
113 |  | Timeless by: David Benoit | Label: SRG Jazz Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
114 |  | Slo' Jams (feat. Anna Moore) by: Mike Di Lorenzo | Label: Keep The Groove Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
115 |  | It's a Brand New Day by: Paul Taylor | Label: Shanachie Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
116 |  | Latin Crossroads 2 by: Gino Amato | Label: Ovation Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
117 |  | Here's the Thing by: The Smooth Jazz Alley | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: Smooth Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
118 |  | Light of Day by: Peter White | Label: Lobster Sub Genre: Smooth Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
119 |  | Heart to Heart by: Dave Damiani & the No Vacancy Orchestra | Label: Hard Knocks Sub Genre: Big Band Connect with the Artist: |
120 |  | Perfect by: Evelyn Rubio | Label: Productions on Seaspeed Sub Genre: Latin Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
121 |  | Zito's Jump! by: James Zito | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: Modern Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
122 |  | Edible Flowers by: Jessica Jones Quartet | Label: New Artists Sub Genre: Avant-Garde Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
123 |  | De Pavel a Pavel by: De Pavel A Pavel | Label: From the 317 Sub Genre: Latin Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
124 |  | Time Takes Odd Turns by: Tom Johnson Jazz Orchestra | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
125 |  | Square One by: The Empress | Label: Cellar Live Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
126 |  | Grit & Grace by: Jennifer Wharton's Bonegasm | Label: Sunnyside Sub Genre: Modern Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
127 |  | Short Stories by: David Lopato & Global Coolant | Label: Global Coolant Sub Genre: Modern Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
128 |  | Valentine by: Bill Frisell | Label: Blue Note Sub Genre: Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
129 |  | Let's Ride by: The Smooth Jazz Alley | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: Smooth Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
130 |  | Color and Passion by: Blake Aaron | Label: Innervision Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
131 |  | Hardcastle 9 by: Paul Hardcastle | Label: Trippin N Rhythm Sub Genre: Contemporary Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
132 |  | Soul Expression by: Jim Adkins | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
133 |  | Four by: Bill Frisell | Label: Blue Note Sub Genre: Jazz Connect with the Artist: |
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