2008 jazzman of the year was no doubt octogenarian Bill Dixon.
Dixon was to pass away two years later in 2010. Perhaps determined not to waste his final breaths he gave us an astonishing three masterpieces that were either recorded or released in 2008. All of this music is completely unassailable.
Bill Dixon with Exploding Star Orchestra (recorded in 07 released in 08)
17 Musicians in Search of a Sound: Darfur
Tapestries for Small Orchestra (Recorded 2008 released 2009)