Best new jazz artists 2018
2018 was a great year for new jazz artists! Here are some of the best new jazz artists that emerged or gained recognition in 2018:
- Cécile McLorin Salvant - "The Window" (2018) - A Grammy-winning vocalist known for her unique blend of jazz, blues, and folk.
- Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah - "Ancestral Recall" (2017, but gained widespread recognition in 2018) - A trumpeter and producer who blends jazz with rock, hip-hop, and electronic music.
- Kamasi Washington - "Heaven and Earth" (2018) - A saxophonist and composer who has gained a reputation for his work in the jazz and hip-hop communities.
- Robert Glasper - "Everything's Beautiful" (2018) - A pianist and producer who has worked with a wide range of artists, from jazz legends to hip-hop stars.
- Tivon Pennicott - "On the Shoulders of Giants" (2018) - A saxophonist and composer who has gained recognition for his work in the jazz and classical music communities.
- Melissa Aldana - "Visions" (2018) - A Chilean-born saxophonist who has gained recognition for her work in the jazz and Latin music communities.
- Joel Ross - "Kingmaker" (2018) - A vibraphonist and composer who has gained recognition for his work in the jazz and hip-hop communities.
- Sullivan Fortner - "Aria" (2018) - A pianist and composer who has gained recognition for his work in the jazz and classical music communities.
- Melissa Lunden - "The Art of Introspection" (2018) - A vocalist and composer who has gained recognition for her work in the jazz and R&B communities.
- Emmet Cohen - "Masters Legacy Series: Oscar Peterson" (2018) - A pianist and composer who has gained recognition for his work in the jazz and classical music communities.
These are just a few examples of the many talented new jazz artists who emerged or gained recognition in 2018.