May 26: Monty Alexander back at No. 1

Back at No. 1 on the JazzWeek Jazz Chart is Monty Alexander Harlem-Kingston Express Vol 2: The River Rolls On (Motema). Most reported (58 stations) is Eric Alexander Chicago Fire (HighNote). The biggest gainer (+102), most added (+29) and top debut (No. 28) is Louis Hayes Return of the Jazz Communicators (Smoke Sessions).

May 19: Eric Alexander is No. 1

No. 1 this week on the JazzWeek Jazz Chart and most reported (55 stations) is Eric Alexander Chicago Fire (HighNote). Most added (+18) is Abdullah Ibrahim Mukashi (Sunnyside). The biggest gainer (+95) and highest debut (No. 15) is JC Stylles Blakey Grease (American Showplace Music).

May 12: Monty Alexander 3 weeks No. 1

No. 1 for a third consecutive week on the JazzWeek Jazz Chart and most reported (52 stations) is Monty Alexander Harlem-Kingston Express Vol 2: The River Rolls On (Motema). Most added (+24) is Arturo O’Farrill Offense Of The Drum (Motema) and it’s tied for biggest gainer (+54) with Jared Gold JG 3+3 (Posi-Tone). The highest debut (No. 34) is Harvey Mason Chameleon (Concord).

May 5: Monty Alexander is No. 1

No. 1 for a second week on the JazzWeek Jazz Chart and most reported (55 stations) is Monty Alexander Harlem-Kingston Express Vol 2: The River Rolls On (Motema). The biggest gainer (+61) is Eric Alexander Chicago Fire (HighNote). Most added (+16) is Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band Landmarks (Blue Note). The week’s top debut (No. 17) is Alan Broadbent and NDR Bigband America The … Read more

April 28: Barth, Alexander No. 1

Tied for No. 1 on the JazzWeek Jazz Chart are Bruce Barth Daybreak (Savant) — also the week’s most reported (54 stations) — and Monty Alexander Harlem-Kingston Express Vol 2: The River Rolls On (Motema). The biggest gainer (+116) and highest debut (No. 12) is Eric Alexander Chicago Fire (HighNote). Most added is The Bad Plus The Rite of Spring (Sony Masterworks).

April 21: Cables is again at No. 1

No. 1 on the JazzWeek Jazz Chart for the second straight week and sixth time in seven weeks is George Cables Icons and Influences (HighNote). Most added (+28) is Eric Alexander Chicago Fire (HighNote). The week’s biggest gainer (+89) is Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra The L.A. Treasures Project (Capri). The highest debut (No. 39) is Tom Tallitsch Ride (Posi-Tone).

April 14: Cables is back at No. 1

No. 1 on the JazzWeek Jazz Chart for the fifth time in six weeks is George Cables Icons and Influences (HighNote). Most reported (57 stations) at No. 2 is Craig Handy Craig Handy & 2nd Line Smith (OKeh). The highest debut (No. 19) and biggest gainer (+90) is Monty Alexander Harlem-Kingston Express Vol 2: The River Rolls On (Motema). … Read more

April 7: Craig Handy is No. 1

The new No. 1 CD on the JazzWeek Jazz Chart is Craig Handy Craig Handy & 2nd Line Smith (OKeh). Most added (+29) and biggest gainer (+91) is Monty Alexander Harlem-Kingston Express Vol 2: The River Rolls On (Motema). Highest debut (No. 31) is Leslie Pintchik In The Nature of Things (Pintch Hard).

March 31: 4th week for George Cables

For a fourth consecutive week, the No. 1 and most reported CD (60 stations) on the JazzWeek Jazz Chart is George Cables Icons and Influences (HighNote). The highest debut (No. 21) week’s biggest gainer (+70) is Mike Longo Trio Step On It (CAP). Most added (+17) is Antonio Adolfo Rio Choro Jazz (AAM Music).

March 24: Three-peat for George Cables

The No. 1 and most reported (56 stations) CD for a third consecutive week on the JazzWeek Jazz Chart is George Cables Icons and Influences (HighNote). Most added (+23) is Mike Longo Trio Step On It (CAP). The week’s biggest gainer (+103) and highest debut (No. 17) is Bruce Barth Daybreak (Savant).