| Jane Monheit | Taking a Chance... | Sony Classical |
| Peter Cincotti | On the Moon | Concord |
| Freddy Cole | I'm not my Brother | High Note |
| Von Freeman | The Great Divide | Premonition |
| Matt Wilson | Wake Up! | Palmetto |
| Nancy Wilson | RSVP | MCGJazz |
| Patricia Barber | Fortnight in France | Blue Note |
| Lynne Arriale Trio | Come Together | Motema |
| Etta Jones | Always in our Hearts | High Note |
| Sean Monteiro | One Special Night | Whaling City |