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Jerry Jazz Musician is a non-commercial website whose mission is to explore the culture of America with jazz as the centerpiece. We focus on publishing content geared toward readers with interests in jazz music, its rich history, and the culture it influenced – and was influenced by.

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The 20th Annual Francis Davis Jazz Poll: New Jazz Albums

168 critics name their selections for the best jazz albums of 2025.  The result is a list of 64 albums to check out!

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