Screenshot of the trailer for a Rossini in Wildbad production of Gioachino Rossini's La gazza ladra by There Stands the Glass.
The Top Ten Albums of September 2026
1. Carmen Villain- Memoria
Unforgettable.
2. András Schiff- Johannes Brahms: Klavierstücke
One-hundred minutes of splendor.
3. Oren Ambarchi- Cooked
My review.
4. Linda Sikhakhane- L I N D A
Produced by Nduduzo Makhathini.
5. Charlie Hunter- AM Clock Radio
My related review.
6. Kris Davis Trio- Lost in Geneva
With Robert Hurst and Johnathan Blake.
7. Jhené Aiko- Westside Whimsy
Bow down.
8. Lise Davidsen- Verdi
Arias.
9. Thee Sinseers- Love Stories
Top-tier retro-soul.
10. Arab Strap- Half-Told Tales
Transgressive fiction.
The Top Three Reimaginings of September 2026
1. Adam Wiltzie and Jóhann Jóhannsson- Friendship Survival Guide
Confidants.
2. Paul Griffiths and JACK Quartet- Samuel Beckett: Stirrings Still, with Music by Trevor Bača
Beckett in the bardo.
3. Branford Marsalis Quartet and Dianne Reeves- Dedicated to You
Lush life.
The Top Ten Songs of September 2026
1. Lizz Wright and Kenny Banks- “Deep River”
Crossing over.
2. Anna Butterss- “Beginningless”
Eternal.
3. Cyst- “Pest”
Infestation.
4. Original Koffee- “OVA SO”
Jamaican time machine.
5. Show Me the Body- "Rock Music"
Ultrameta OK.
6. Gilla Band- “Crisp Pop”
Queasy post-punk.
7. Rio Da Yung Og- "Milwaukee Bucks"
Brewtown.
8. AZ Chike and Tyler The Creator- “The World Is Ours”
Dream team.
9. Tania Giannouli and Nik Bärtsch- “Intonal”
Dueling pianos.
10. Jenny Scheinman- “Turns the Wagon Wheel”
Rolling.
The Top Ten Performances of September 2026
1. Bilal and Yaya Bey at Star Theater
My review.
2. Zoh Amba and Bijoux Cone at Show Bar
My review.
3. Dae Bryant’s The Collective at the Montavilla Jazz Festival
My review.
4. Public Image Ltd. and Plague Vendor at Wonder Ballroom
My review.
5. Alden Hellmuth at the 1905
My review.
6. Four for King: The Life, Spirit, and Music of Nancy King at the Montavilla Jazz Festival
My review.
7. Wen’ipt at the Montavilla Jazz Festival
My review.
8. Gregory Allison at the Woodstock Farmers Market
My Instagram clip.
9. W4RP Trio at the Montavilla Jazz Festival
My Instagram clip.
10. Jenny Sizzler at Starday Tavern
My Instagram snapshot.
The previous monthly recap is here.