Updated information for JazzWeek reporting stations
Input over the last few months from radio stations and promoters has led to two major changes for JazzWeek reporters beginning Feb. 10.
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Feb. 10: Harold Mabern is No. 1
The No. 1 CD this week on the JazzWeek Jazz Chart — and most reported (48 stations) — is Harold Mabern Right On Time (Smoke Sessions). Most added (+27) is Jeremy Pelt Face Forward, Jeremy (HighNote). The highest debut (No. 13) and biggest gainer (+96 spins) is George Cables Icons and Influences (HighNote).
Feb. 3: Gibbs still at No. 1
The No. 1 CD again this week on the JazzWeek Jazz Chart is Gerry Gibbs Thrasher Dream Trio Gerry Gibbs Thrasher Dream Trio (Whaling City Sound). The week’s most added (+24) is Craig Handy Craig Handy & 2nd Line Smith (Okeh) and the week’s biggest gainer (+71) is Helen Sung Anthem For A New Day (Concord). Top debut (No. 17) … Read more
Jan. 27: Another No. 1 for Gibbs
The No. 1 CD again this week on the JazzWeek Jazz Chart is Gerry Gibbs Thrasher Dream Trio Gerry Gibbs Thrasher Dream Trio (Whaling City Sound). The top debut (No. 15) is Tim Warfield Inspire Me! (Herb Harris Music) and the biggest gainer for a second week (+104) is Harold Mabern Right On Time (Smoke Sessions).  Most added … Read more
Jan. 20: Return to No. 1 for Gibbs
The No. 1 CD this week on the JazzWeek Jazz Chart after three weeks on top to end 2013 is Gerry Gibbs Thrasher Dream Trio Gerry Gibbs Thrasher Dream Trio (Whaling City Sound). Most added (+26) is Tim Warfield Inspire Me! (Herb Harris Music) and the biggest gainer (+51) is Harold Mabern Right On Time (Smoke Sessions). The highest debut … Read more
Jan. 13: Back to No. 1 for Porter
The No. 1 CD on this week’s JazzWeek Jazz Chart is Gregory Porter Liquid Spirit (Blue Note), which returns to No. 1 after three weeks at No. 2 and nine weeks before that at No. 1. The biggest gainer (+24) and highest debut (No. 34) is Vanessa Rubin and Don Braden Full Circle (Creative Perspective). Most added (+6) … Read more
No. 1 for 2013: Christian McBride Trio
The No. 1 CD on the Top 100 Jazz Chart for 2013 as reported by JazzWeek stations is Christian McBride Trio Out Here (Mack Avenue). During 2013, this release was reported during 24 weeks and accumulated 4,408 spins. It peaked at No. 1 for three consecutive weeks: Aug. 26, Sept. 2 and Sept. 9.
Dec. 23: 3rd Week at No. 1 for Gibbs
The No. 1 CD for a third consecutive week on the JazzWeek Jazz Chart is Gerry Gibbs Thrasher Dream Trio Gerry Gibbs Thrasher Dream Trio (Whaling City Sound). The highest debut (No. 29) biggest gainer (+45) and most added (+10) is Ted Rosenthal Wonderland (Playscape Recordings).
Dec. 16: Two Weeks at No. 1 for Gibbs
The No. 1 CD for a second straight week on the JazzWeek Jazz Chart is Gerry Gibbs Thrasher Dream Trio Gerry Gibbs Thrasher Dream Trio (Whaling City Sound). The highest debut (No. 31) and biggest gainer (+57) is Doug Webb Another Scene (Posi-Tone). Most added (+13) is Enrico Granafei Alone (and) Together (CAP).
Dec. 9: Gerry Gibbs is No. 1
The new No. 1 CD this week on the JazzWeek Jazz Chart is Gerry Gibbs Thrasher Dream Trio Gerry Gibbs Thrasher Dream Trio (Whaling City Sound). The highest debut (No. 26) and biggest gainer (+51) is Brian Lynch Unsung Heroes Vol. 2 (Hollistic Musicworks). Most added (+16) are Doug Webb Another Scene (Posi-Tone) and Enrico Granafei Alone (and) Together (CAP).