by All About Jazz Staff, July 13, 2025
“As we reach the halfway point of 2026, All About Jazz once again borrows a page from Major League Baseball’s All-Star break, replacing home runs with jazz albums. This year, 76 staffers submitted their picks, surpassing 2025’s participation by 21 contributors—an incredible turnout.”
The full article, with my picks, here.
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