Best Jazz Albums of 2013 part 2

Here is the second part of the best jazz albums of 2013, enjoy! Check out the first part, if you missed it.

6) Pushing the World Away - Kenny Garrett

Garrett's seventeenth album showcases the 52-year-old's immense talent and passion as he continues to be one of the biggest modern icons of jazz. The 12 tracks journey through a variety of styles with many of the songs being homages to fellow jazz legends. This album shows Garrett is a powerfully deep musician who is at the top of his game.

7) No Beginning No End - José James

On his fourth album and debut on Blue Note, Jose James expands his sound as he blurs the boundaries between jazz, neo-soul, and funk as he breaks out to a more mainstream audience. To do this he works with an all-star line-up including Pino Palladino (bass), Robert Glasper (keys), Chris Dave (drums),  Emily King(vocals) and Hindi Zahra(vocals). The result is sophisticated yet relaxing and a masterpiece by this young singer/songwriter. 

8) Duets with Tyshawn Sorey and Special Guest Hugh Ragin - Roscoe Mitchell

Avant-garde improviser Roscoe Mitchell joins up with the talented Tyshawn Sorey as well as Hugh Ragin on a few tracks to create this explorative album. Full of intense interaction and fragmented bursts of sound, these musicians explore new realms of sonic possibilities with a variety of bells, horns, piano and percussion.

9) Time Travel - Dave Douglas Quintet

This solid album has a classic late 50's post-bop style but still sounds new and modern. The 50-year-old  Douglas' tackles an array of challenging harmonic material with his adept band consisting of Jon Irabagon (sax), Matt Mitchell (piano), Linda Oh (bass), and Rudy Royston (drums).