What the year has lacked in notoriety when compared to 2018, it more than made up for it with sheer variety and unexpected surprises. So much so that this year's official list is by and far our most eccentric and diverse with names we're positive you won't see coming.
At the moment, there is a plethora of jazz artists who are bringing something new, reviving previous forms in the right way, or just crossing borders that garner more attention - with some of them on the verge of attaining wider acclaim.
It's that time of the year again! It's time we try to sit down and come to a consensus about our Top 25 Albums of the year. It's a lengthy discussion full of eccentric picks and notable snubs.