New Jazz CD Releases SEATTLE, WA (KPLU) - A lot of jazz artists have new releases out. They range from tribute albums to jazz versions of country tunes! KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick talked with Music Director Nick Francis about some of his top picks.

The list of new releases discussed by Kirsten and Nick:

Eliane Elias - Something for You: Eliane Elias Plays and Sings Bill Evans
Holly Cole - Holly Cole
Thomas Marriott - Crazy: The Music of Willie Nelson
Chick Corea and Gary Burton - The New Crystal Silence

Other new releases recommended by KPLU Music Director Nick Francis:
Pat Metheny Trio - Day Trip
Cannon-Reloaded: An All-Star Celebration of Cannonball Adderley (featuring Tom Scott and Terence Blanchard)
Roberta Gamberini and Hank Jones: You Are There
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