It seems like we were just ringing in the New Year a few days ago, and now it's already July. So let's start looking back at the songs that we have loved the most in the first six months of the year. Here's the first batch.

The playlist features Etienne Charles; John Sturino; Mary Halvorson [pictured]; Sylvie Courvoisier; Adam O'Farrill; and Michael Cain.

Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20879300/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Waltz for Gwen"].

Happy listening!

Large ensembles, young talents, modern jazz ministry and a hidden gem from Brazil make up for a very rewarding listen.

The playlist features Isaiah J. Thompson; Hillai Govreen; John Sturino; Felipe Salles [pictured]; Mani Padme Trio.

Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20782043/Mondo-Jazz [from "The Prophet" onwards].

Happy listening!

Unearthed gems, old souls, and soulful organ jazz in this playlist.

The playlist features Brian Charette; Kresten Osgood, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Michael Blake; Daniele Cordisco, Ron Carter; Anita Donndorff; Gato Barbieri; Irène Schweizer, Rüdiger Carl, Johnny Dyani, Han Bennink.

Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20782043/Mondo-Jazz [from "Revue" to "All Inclusive"].

Happy listening!

A tribute to Sly Stone, courtesy of Steven Bernstein, opens a playlist featuring different strokes by different folks.

The playlist features Steven Bernstein, Millennial Territory Orchestra, Antony Hegarty; Enji; Matthieu Saglio, Camille Saglio; Nicolas Masson; Alessandro Sgobbio; The Hemphill Stingtet; Pitch, Rhythm and Consciousness feat. Charles Burnham [pictured].

Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20782043/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Red Gold"].

Happy listening!

The never-ending fertile interplay between jazz and classical music, opera, and other musical genres is at the heart of a wide-ranging and compelling set.

The playlist features Ninanda; Eugenia Canale [pictured]; Jo-Yu Chen; Kurt Rosenwinkel, Jean-Paul Brodbeck; Verena Zeiner; Julia Ulehla, Aram Bajakian.

Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20749711/Mondo-Jazz [from "Primrose" onwards]!

Happy listening!

Enjoy a set full of surprises and delights, starting with Marc Ribot's latest album, a 9-song collection bearing the mark of Hal Willner, and a quarter-century in the making!

The playlist features Shake Stew; Nicolò Ricci; Mary Halvorson; Marc Ribot [pictured]; Jacob Wick; Geoff Goodman, Matthieu Bordenave, Rudi Mahall; and Rob Clearfield.

Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20749711/Mondo-Jazz [from "Wake Up and Be Gone" to "In Between"]!

Happy listening!

Believe it or not, another week has gone by and Mondo Jazz is back with its usual cargo of recent and upcoming releases, debut albums, new collabs, sharp dressed old partnerships, and more...

The playlist features Dabyn Ryu; Brandon Woody [pictured]; ESINAM, Sibusile Xaba; Butcher Brown; SuperBlue, Kurt Elling, Charlie Hunter; KCT; Thomas Strønen, Craig Taborn.

Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20749711/Mondo-Jazz [up to "The Axiom of Equality"]!

Happy listening!

Enjoy another dispatch of recent and upcoming releases, full of gems by emerging and established masters like Vincent Peirani, Chris Cheek, Ines Velasco [pictured], Myra Melford, Emi Makabe, and Matteo Paggi.

Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20749711/Mondo-Jazz [from "Physical Attraction" to "Dryprint"].

Happy listening!

Enjoy this playlist, with its cinematic funk, Tropicalia-tinged future soundscapes, and the key to understand the times we are living, courtesy of Ben Sidran and Mose Allison.

The playlist features Nādt Orchestra; Resavoir, Matt Gold; Calibro 35 [pictured]; Mama Terra; DTF, Adam Deitch, Ari Teitel, Sam Fribush; Ben Sidran.

Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20749711/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Ever Since the World Ended"].

Happy listening!

A heartfelt tribute to Guy Klucevsek, the gentle giant who unleashed his accordion onto Downtown, and beyond.

The playlist features Guy Klucevsek; Accordion Tribe; Alan Bern; Phillip Johnston; Dave Douglas; Bill Frisell; Elliott Sharp; John Zorn; and Volker Goetze.

Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20717309/Mondo-Jazz [from "Stolen Memories" onwards].