2015 jAZZ

This collection isn't necessarily a "best of 2015" , it's just some of my favorite jazz tunes from the past year. It begins with one of my favorite albums of the year in any genre - The Thompson fields by The Maria Schneider Orchestra. The title track is remarkable.  The Jaga Jazzist album was a big surprise for me.  I've listen to them on and off for years but had lost interest for some reason.  The track in this mix is strange, futuristic electronic/jazz cut that I have listened to a ton this year.  The other two great discoveries were albums from Kamasi Washington and Kendrick Scott Oracle, definitely worth checking out. Is there any jazz out there that really engaged you in 2015?  I'd love to hear about it in the comments. Enjoy T R A C K L I S T : 00:00Maria Schneider Orchestra - The Thompson Fields 09:50Jaga Jazzist - Oban 15:12Kamasi Washington - The Magnificent 7 20:57Andy Sheppard - Tipping Point 26:37Kendrick Scott Oracle - we are the drum 32:00food - this is not a miracle 36:00Hidden Orchestra - the Revival 39:50Chris Potter Underground Orchestra - Imaginary Cities(part 2) 48:12Jakob Bro - Copenhagen 52:24Giovanni Guidi Trio - The might it rained forever 59:10Vijay Iyer Trio - Geese 63:45Ben Monder - Zythum 70:10Maria Schneider Orchestra - Walking by Flashlight 75:10end