Starting in 1987, Billboard switched from having one “Top Jazz Albums” chart with forty chart positions to having two jazz albums charts: 1) the existing “Top Jazz Albums” chart was reduced to 15 chart positions, and 2) a new “Top Contemporary Jazz Albums” chart premiered with 25 positions. Here’s a chart of the #1 Top Jazz Albums of 1989:
| Week Ending | Album | Artist(s) |
|---|---|---|
| January 7 | Talkin’ ‘Bout You | Diane Schuur |
| January 21 | ||
| February 4 | ||
| February 18 | ||
| March 4 | Michel Camilo | Michel Camilo |
| March 18 | ||
| April 1 | ||
| April 15 | ||
| April 29 | Chick Corea Akoustic Band | Chick Corea Akoustic Band |
| May 13 | The Truth is Spoken Here | Marcus Roberts |
| May 27 | ||
| June 10 | Chick Corea Akoustic Band | Chick Corea Akoustic Band |
| June 24 | ||
| July 8 | ||
| July 22 | ||
| August 5 | In a Sentimental Mood | Dr. John |
| August 19 | ||
| September 2 | Tenderly | George Benson |
| September 16 | ||
| September 30 | ||
| October 14 | ||
| October 28 | ||
| November 11 | “When Harry Met Sally” Soundtrack | Harry Connick, Jr. |
| November 25 | ||
| December 9 | Waiting for Spring | David Benoit |
| December 23 |
#1 Jazz Albums:
1970 · 1971 · 1972 · 1973 · 1974 · 1975 · 1976 · 1977 · 1978 · 1979
1980 · 1981 · 1982 · 1983 · 1984 · 1985 · 1986 · 1987 · 1988 · 1989
#1 Contemporary Jazz Albums:
1987 · 1988 · 1989