As I mentioned a little while ago, 2014 has been a rebirth year for Jazz, with a number of younger artists playing around with the conventions of the genre and injecting new life into it. One of the best is this group, BadBadNotGood, a trio based out of Toronto. This latest album, III, which is in fact their third album, was my introduction to the group and immediately made me envious of those who have known about the group over the past three years that they have been recording. BBNG crafts music that is very much informed by Hip-Hop, and so it’s not a surprise that they’ve frequently covered some Hip-Hop productions. III is their first album of all original material and it’s by far the best material I’ve heard from the group. I chose to share with you my current fave, “Confessions” which features some extra greasy saxophone work from Leland Whitty. This one is a sure-fire pick to be on my “Best Of” list at the end of the year and for those of you who enjoy recent trends in Jazz, it will likely be a favorite of yours too.