| Von Freeman | The Great Divide | Premonition |
| Lynne Arriale Trio | Come Together | Motema |
| Patricia Barber | Fortnight in France | Blue Note |
| Matt Wilson | Wake Up! | Palmetto |
| Mark Sherman | The Motive Series | CAP |
| FVignola/JAscione | Frank&Joe Show/331/3 | Hyena |
| Frank Morgan | City Nights | High Note |
| Ray Charles | Genius Loves Company | Concord |
| Jamie Cullum | Twentysomething | Verve |
| Kenny Barron 5tet | Images | Sunnyside |
| Groundtruther | Latitude | thirsty ear |