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Source: jazzwise.com
- Jazzwise picks top new jazz albums for September 2025 as editor's choice, spotlighting fresh releases across labels like Blue Note and Impulse!.
- Standouts include vibraphonist Brandy Younger’s Gadabout Season and pianist Gerald Clayton’s Ones & Twos, blending innovation with tradition.
- Critics' poll highlights Bone Bells at #1 and About Ghosts at #8 in the 20 Best New Jazz Albums of 2025.
Jazzwise's editor's choice for September 2025 rounds up the best new jazz albums hitting shelves, from vibraphone-driven grooves to piano explorations. It matters because it cuts through the noise, guiding fans to essential listens amid a banner year for jazz packed with reissues and bold debuts.