2024 has been a magical year in the world of new releases. Many long-awaited releases from the most revered names in jazz saw the light of day. We also discovered new artists who took a huge leap forward this calendar year. Jazz88 is proud to celebrate the Top 20 songs of 2024 as voted on by the listeners of Jazz88.
20. 
Lizz Wright – Your Love feat. Meshell Ndegeocello and Brandee Younger
19. 
Laufey – It Could Happen To You
18. 
Lakecia Benjamin – Phoenix Reimagined
17. 
Khruangbin – May 9
16. 
Kamasi Washington – Prologue
15. 
Jeff Coffin – Only The Horizon
14. 
Jazzmeia Horn – You’re Getting To Be A Habit With Me
13. 
Ghost-Note – Mustard N’Onions
12. 
Delfeayo Marsalis – Sidewalk Sizzle
11. 
Conrad Herwig – Walk Spirit, Talk Spirit feat. Eddie Palmieri
10. 
Black Art Jazz Collective – Truth to Power
9. 
Yussef Dayes – The Color Purple
8. 
José James – Black Orpheus (Don’t Look Back)
7. 
Hiatus Kaiyote – Everything’s Beautiful
6. 
Chick Corea and Bela Fleck – Bemsha Swing
5. 
Catherine Russell and Sean Mason – Ain’t Got Nobody to Grind My Coffee
4. 
Bill Frisell – Electricity
3. 
Meshell Ndegeocello – Travel
2. 
Ezra Collective – God Gave Me Feet for Dancing feat. Yazmin Lacey
1. 
Samara Joy – You Stepped Out Of A Dream
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This episode aired on Jazz88 12/21/24 at 8pm
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