Katchie's Favorite Jazz Albums of 2025, Part 1

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Caminhos do Jazz begins January 2026 with a focus on a few of Katchie's favorite things from 2025. Here is the full list, including reviews and interviews on All About Jazz.
 
In Part 1 (January 3, 2026), we hear cuts from the top 3, beginning with Catina DeLuna & Otmaro Ruiz's Lado B Brazilian Project 2 (Sunnyside), moving on to Rachel Eckroth & John Hadfield's Speaking in Tongues (Adhyaropa), and closing with Savina Yannatou & Primavera in Salonico's Watersong (ECM). 

Feliz ano novo a todos, wishing you all a peaceful new year! 

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