2014 JazzWeek Awards

Jazz radio stations, jazz radio programmers, record labels and contributors to the jazz radio community were recognized at the 2014 JazzWeek Awards, presented at the Blackbird Tavern in San Jose. See the complete list here. (Photo by Blaise Lantana.)

Aug. 11: Sean Jones at No. 1

The new No. 1 on the JazzWeek Jazz Chart this week is Sean Jones im.pro.vise (Mack Avenue). It’s also the week’s biggest gainer (+56). Most added (+14) is Bobby Broom My Shining Hour (Origin). Most reported (58 stations) is Bobby Hutcherson Enjoy The View (Blue Note). Top debut (No. 28) is Cyrille Aimée It’s A Good Day (Mack Avenue).

Aug. 4: Hutcherson is No. 1

No. 1 on the JazzWeek Jazz Chart this week is Bobby Hutcherson Enjoy The View (Blue Note). It’s also the most reported (60 stations). Most added (+16) is Al Jarreau My Old Friend: Celebrating George Duke (Concord) and the biggest gainer (+71) is Craig Scott Quintet Introducing (Cellar Live). The week’s top debut (No. 28) is Joe Magnarelli Lookin’ Up! (Posi-Tone).

July 28: Jarrett/Haden is No. 1

The new No. 1 on the JazzWeek Jazz Chart this week is Keith Jarrett & Charlie Haden Last Dance (ECM). Most added (+31) and biggest gainer (+122) is Fred Hersch Floating (Fred Hersch Music). Highest Debut (No. 19) is Barbara Morrison I Love You, Yes I Do (Savant). Most reported (59 stations) and at No. 2 is Mike LeDonne I Love Music (Savant).

JazzWeek Summit 2014!

Register now while space remains! After a one-year absence, the JazzWeek Summit returns, this year in San Jose, Calif. — site of the 25th anniversary of the San Jose Jazz Summer Fest — at the Fairmont San Jose Hotel. For more details, visit the official JazzWeek Summit site at jazzweek.com/summit/

July 21: Jimmy Cobb is No. 1

The new No. 1 on the JazzWeek Jazz Chart this week, and the most reported release (59 stations), is Jimmy Cobb The Original Mob (Smoke Sessions). Most added (+24) and biggest gainer (+101) is Cyrus Chestnut Midnight Melodies (Smoke Sessions). The top debut (No. 15) is Sean Jones im.pro.vise (Mack Avenue).

July 14: Hayes repeats at No. 1

No. 1 on the JazzWeek Jazz Chart for a second week, and the most reported release (59 stations), is Louis Hayes Return of the Jazz Communicators (Smoke Sessions). The biggest gainer (+156) is Bobby Hutcherson Enjoy The View (Blue Note). Most added (+28) is Sean Jones im.pro.vise (Mack Avenue). The top debut (No. 21) is Joshua Redman Trios Live (Nonesuch).

June 30: Louis Hayes is No. 1

At No. 1 with a bullet this week on the JazzWeek Jazz Chart is Louis Hayes Return of the Jazz Communicators (Smoke Sessions). Most added (+24) and the highest debut (No. 36) is Bobby Hutcherson Enjoy The View (Blue Note). The biggest gainer (+95) is Steve Khan Subtext (Tone Center). Most reported (53 stations) is Theo Croker Afro Physicist (OKeh).

June 23: Eric Alexander again No. 1

At No. 1 for a second week on the JazzWeek Jazz Chart is Eric Alexander Chicago Fire (HighNote). The biggest gainer (+103), most added (+26) and highest debut (No. 16) is Jimmy Cobb The Original Mob (Smoke Sessions). Most reported (55 stations) is Louis Hayes Return of the Jazz Communicators (Smoke Sessions).

June 16: Eric Alexander back at No. 1

Back to No. 1 this week on the JazzWeek Jazz Chart (where it was May 19) and most reported (57 stations) is Eric Alexander Chicago Fire (HighNote). The biggest gainer (+55) and highest debut (No. 25) is Theo Croker Afro Physicist (Sony Masterworks). Tied for most added (+19) are Dena DeRose We Won’t Forget You … An Homage To Shirley Horn … Read more