Episodes
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This is the time of year where we review some of my favorite releases from 2024. Many of these are from Hartford CT where I lived for 40+years, and my current home in San Diego.
PlaylistArtist ~ Name ~ AlbumSarah Hanahan ~ We Bop! ~ Among GiantsChris Potter ~ Indigo Ildikó ~ Eagle's PointDavid Borgo ~ Peace of Mind ~ PersistenceLori Bell Quartet ~ Shade of Jade ~ Recorda Me - Remembering Joe HendersonCharles Lloyd ~ Booker’s Garden ~ The Sky Will Still Be There TomorrowAndrew Renfroe ~ BIG COUNTRY ~ BIG COUNTRY EPZaccai Curtis ~ Jazzin' ~ Cubop Lives!Mackenzie Leighton ~ The Obfuscator ~ I RememberSteve Davis ~ To Wisdom, the Prize ~ We See
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This episode begins by paying tribute to tabla master Zakir Hussain who passed away last week. He is one of the greatest musicians of my generation, and brought Indian Classical Music awareness to many in the jazz scene. That is followed by a set of music from some of the most influential Hartford jazz mentors.
PlaylistArtist ~ Name ~ AlbumShakti & Shakti ~ Mind Ecology ~ Natural ElementsDave Holland, Zakir Hussain & Chris Potter ~ Island Feeling ~ Good HopeZakir Hussain ~ Zakir ~ Making MusicZaccai Curtis ~ 52nd Street Theme ~ Cubop Lives!Steve Davis ~ What Is This Thing Called Love ~ Say WhenRich Goldstein ~ What a Difference a Day Makes ~ Into the BlueGeorge Benson ~ Take Five ~ Bad BensonTerell Stafford ~ Hey, It's Me You're Talking To ~ Fields of GoldThe Ed Palermo Big Band ~ Peaches En Regalia ~ Plays the Music of Frank ZappaMiroslav Vitous ~ Bamboo Forest ~ Universal Syncopations
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This week's show starts with 3 guitarists; Goldstein, Bernstein and McLaughlin. The show ends with a couple great trumpet players in Hubbard and McGhee. Lots of great jazz in between.
PlaylistArtist ~ Name ~ AlbumRich Goldstein ~ Hard Days Night ~ Into the BluePeter Bernstein ~ You Go to My Head ~ Better AngelsJohn McLaughlin ~ Binky's Dream ~ ExtrapolationDavid Borgo ~ Segmented ~ PersistenceJoe Zawinul ~ In a Silent Way ~ ZawinulGretchen Parlato ~ Holding Back The Years ~ The Lost And FoundFreddie Hubbard ~ Weaver of Dreams ~ Ready For FreddieHoward McGhee ~ Maggie's Back In Town ~ Maggie's Back In Town!
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After kicking off this episode with classic Miles, we delve into some of jazz's best and most creative pianists. The show ends with Indian/Jazz fusion from McLaughlin's Shakti.
PlaylistArtist ~ Name ~ AlbumMiles Davis ~ Seven Steps to Heaven ~ Seven Steps to HeavenRenee Rosnes ~ Frevo ~ Crossing PathsBrad Mehldau, Mark Turner & Peter Bernstein ~ Ditty for Dewey ~ Solid Jackson Keith Jarrett, Gary Peacock & Jack DeJohnette ~ All the Things You Are ~ Standards, Vol. 1Billy Childs ~ Master of the Game ~ The Winds of ChangeGeorge Cables ~ Helen's Song ~ My MuseJohn McLaughlin & Shakti ~ India ~ A Handful of Beauty
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Thanksgiving dinner is great, but we also dig chowing down on leftovers. The first set is inspired by those great ingredients transformed. We also have new music by Kenny Barron, Samara Joy and a re-release of early Miles.
Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ AlbumAtla DeChamplain ~ Soul Food ~ PauseMatt Hall ~ Biscuits & Gravy ~ I Hope to My NeverZaccai Curtis ~ Black Rice ~ Cubop Lives!Matt Dwonszyk ~ Softly as in a Morning Sunrise ~ Donny TimeDavid Borgo ~ Tabula Rasa ~ PersistenceBilly Childs ~ The Black Angel ~ The Winds of ChangeKenny Barron ~ The Nearness of You ~ Beyond This PlaceSamara Joy ~ Day By Day ~ PortraitMiles Davis ~ Four ~ Miles '54: The Prestige Recordings
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This is our Thanksgiving special, with the first set paying tribute to perhaps my favorite holiday. Jimmy Greene and Thelonious Monk provide the musical setting for a Thanksgiving feast. The podcast episode concludes with a modern classical composition depicting a ballroom dance with Madam and Chairman Mao for Nixon's visit from composer John Adams and the San Francisco Symphony. In between, there is new music from Borgo, Z. Curtis and Wilcox as well as a new release from Charles Mingus previously released studio tapes.
Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ AlbumJimmy Greene ~ Give Thanks ~ Mission StatementThelonious Monk ~ Stuffy Turkey ~ It's Monk's TimeDavid Borgo ~ Pilgrimage ~ PersistenceZaccai Curtis ~ Maple Leaf Rag ~ Cubop Lives!Andrew Wilcox ~ Self-Doubt ~ Dear Mr. HillCharles Mingus ~ Re-incarnation Of A Love Bird (1st Version /Take 4) ~ ReincarnationsEdo de Waart & San Francisco Symphony ~ The Chairman Dances (Foxtrot for Orchestra) ~ Adams: The Chairman Dances
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We begin this show with a tribute to three jazz greats that passed away in recent days, Roy Haynes, Lou Donaldson and Quincy Jones. The show continues with other legends of this music, one still living and actively touring, Charles McPherson followed by Bird and Dexter.
Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ AlbumRoy Haynes ~ Moose the Mooch ~ Birds of a FeatherLou Donaldson ~ Blues Walk ~ Blues WalkQuincy Jones ~ Walking In Space ~ Walking In SpaceCharles McPherson ~ Surge ~ ReverenceCharlie Parker ~ Ornithology~ Ornithology: The Best Of BirdCharlie Parker ~ Just Friends ~ Charlie Parker With StringsDexter Gordon ~ Round Midnight ~ Homecoming - Live At the Village Vanguard
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This week's show is an eclectic mix. It was recorded in the week following the elections and perhaps reflective of my emotions during this time. There is no real theme to the selections, and is music I have been listening to recently.
Artist ~ Name ~ AlbumJoe Henderson ~ Short Story ~ In 'n Out McCoy Tyner ~ When Sunny Gets Blue ~ Today and TomorrowLori Bell Quartet ~ Inner Urge ~ Recorda Me - Remembering Joe HendersonNduduzo Makhathini ~ Water Spirits: Iyana ~ uNomkhubulwaneMiroslav Vitous ~ I Will Tell Him On You ~ Infinite SearchWeather Report ~ 125th Street Congress ~ SweetnighterCharlie Haden ~ This Is Not America ~ Not In Our Name
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Today's show begins with a reminder to vote on or before Election Day, Nov 5, 2024. Let's start with a tribute to Dizzy Gillespie's run for President in 1964. That's followed by Ella's Vote for Mr. Rhythm. A new posthumous release from trumpeter Roy Hargrove has a track, Kamala's Dance (written for Roy's daughter). After that is just some music I have been listening to this past week.
Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ AlbumDizzy Gillespie ~ Salt Peanuts ~ Groovin' HighElla Fitzgerald ~ Vote For Mister Rhythm ~ The Complete Decca Singles Vol. 1: 1935-1939Roy Hargrove ~ Kamala's Dance ~ Grande-TerreRoy Hargrove ~ Ethiopia ~ Grande-TerreJackie McLean ~ Star Eyes ~ Nature BoyThe Dave Brubeck Quartet ~ The City Is Crying ~ Jazz Impressions of JapanDavid Borgo ~ Relational View ~ PersistenceSteve Davis ~ Milestones ~ We SeeWayne Shorter ~ Orbits ~ Celebration, Volume 1
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Following my recent themes of music from SoCal and New England, I will feature music that exemplifies some of the fine jazz artists from these two areas of the country. Also, we close out the show with classic guitar work from Kenny Burrell and brand new music from Imannuel Wilkins.
Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ AlbumRob Thorsen ~ Dexterity ~ Lasting ImpressionGilbert Castellanos ~ Bilad as Sudan ~ Espérame En El CieloMackenzie Leighton ~ November ~ I RememberSteve Davis ~ To Wisdom, the Prize ~ We SeeAbena Koomson-Davis ~ Everyday I Have the Blues ~ Where Is LoveMatt Dwonszyk ~ It's Donny Time ~ Donny TimeKenny Burrell ~ Kenny's Sound ~ Midnight BlueImmanuel Wilkins ~ DARK EYES SMILE ~ Blues Blood
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Kind of a random playlist of music I have been listening to this week. Of particular interest are the tunes that feature McCoy Tyner, including a Michael Brecker piece (composed by Metheny). Also a track from Immanuel Wilkins' new release Blue Blood has some interesting vocals.
Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ AlbumAndrew Renfroe ~ SPRINGS ~ Big Country EPMichael Brecker ~ Song for Bilbao ~ Tales from the HudsonMcCoy Tyner ~ When Sunny Gets Blue ~ Today and TomorrowMcCoy Tyner ~ Sama Layuca ~ Sama LayucaDan Pugach ~ My Favorite Things (feat. Nicole Zuraitis) - SingleImmanuel Wilkins ~ MOTION (feat. June McDoom) ~ Blues BloodBilly Childs ~ Upstairs by a Chinese Lamp ~ Map to the Treasure: Reimagining Laura NyroBill Bruford's Earthworks & Tim Garland ~ Tramontana ~ Random Acts of HappinessLarry Goldings, Peter Bernstein & Bill Stewart ~ FU Donald ~ Perpetual Pendulum
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This episode continues from last week in bringing new music that I heard from Monterey Jazz Fest recently. Following that is more music from the Hartford jazz scene with Abena Koomson-Davis, Andrew Wilcox and Matt Dwonczyk.
Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ AlbumMarquis Hill ~ A Star Is Born ~ Composers Collective: Beyond The JukeboxBrandee Younger ~ Brand New Life ~ Brand New LifeRobert Glasper ~ Prototype ~ Keys To The City Volume OneAnat Cohen ~ Paco ~ Quartetinho: BloomAbena Koomson-Davis ~ Just the Two of Us ~ Where Is LoveMatt Dwonszyk ~ Groovin' on Wine ~ Donny TimeMatt Dwonszyk ~ What a Difference a Day Makes ~ Donny TimeAndrew Wilcox ~ Old Devil Moon ~ Dear Mr. HillJazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra & Wynton Marsalis ~ Freedom Day ~ The Music of Max Roach
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This year's Monterey Jazz Festival is reviewed in this week's podcast episode. Some of the best shows took place on the smaller stages featuring young artists. That is reflected in the playlist below.
Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ AlbumJahari Stampley ~ Power ~ Still ListeningUlysses Owens Jr. ~ Chicken An' Dumplins ~ A New BeatSean Mason ~ Final Voyage ~ The Southern SuiteEndea Owens ~ For the People ~ Feel Good MusicJoshua Redman ~ Chicago Blues (feat. Gabrielle Cavassa) ~ where are weHiromi ~ Up ~ Sonicwonderland Marquis Hill ~ Libra (South Node) ~ Composers Collective: Beyond The JukeboxStephane Wrembel ~ Le Mythe de Sisyphe ~ TriptychStanley Clarke ~ Song to John, Pt. II ~ Journey to Love
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While I am at the Monterey Jazz Festival, I've queued up another episode originally published in March of this year. The episode begins with new music from guitarist Andrew Renfroe and vibraphonist Joel Ross. We then work our way back to the 1950's with classic Brubeck, Wes and Trane.
PlaylistArtist ~ Track ~ AlbumAndrew Renfroe ~ BIG COUNTRY ~ Big Country EPJoel Ross ~ nublues ~ nubluesDezron Douglas & Brandee Younger ~ This Woman's Work ~ Force MajeureSamara Joy ~ Misty ~ Linger AwhileShelly Manne and His Men ~ Our Delight ~ Shelly Manne & His Men At the Blackhawk, Vol. 1The Dave Brubeck Quartet ~ The Duke ~ Jazz: Red, Hot and CoolWes Montgomery ~ Four On Six ~ The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes MontgomeryJohn Coltrane ~ Moment's Notice ~ Blue Train
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A wide variety of jazz music represented here, from jazz classics, to new jazz releases to jazz/rock fusion, progressive rock and even jazz harp with a reggae beat.
Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ AlbumMiles Davis ~ Milestones ~ MilestonesMcCoy Tyner ~ Impressions ~ TridentBobby Broom ~ Hallucinations (Budo) ~ Keyed UpJoel Frahm ~ Yesterdays ~ I'm Old Fashioned Charles McPherson ~ Blues for Lonnie in Three ~ ReverenceJonathan Barber ~ Radar ~ In Motion (feat. Vision Ahead)Steely Dan ~ Aja ~ AjaBrandee Younger ~ Dust (feat. Meshell Ndegeocello) ~ Brand New LifeBrandee Younger ~ Soulris (feat. Ravi Coltrane) ~ Soul Awakening
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This week's edition has new releases and classic hard bop. From the new, we have Hanahan, Barber, Escoffery, Castellanos. As we know, modern jazz always draws from the legacy of the art form with masters like Hubbard, Roach, Hancock, and Shorter. All are represented here.
PlaylistArtist ~ Name ~ AlbumSarah Hanahan ~ We Bop! ~ Among GiantsJonathan Barber ~ Can't Call It ~ In MotionFreddie Hubbard ~ Luana ~ Hub Cap Gilbert Castellanos ~ La Tinsa ~ UndergroundHerbie Hancock ~ The Peacocks ~ Round Midnight (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)Max Roach ~ Libra ~ Members Don't Get WearyWayne Escoffery ~ Rapture ~ AloneWayne Shorter ~ Edge Of The World ~ Celebration, Volume 1
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This episode celebrates Sonny Rollins on his 94th birthday with three tracks from some of his best albums. We also feature new music including the debut recording from altoist, Sarah Hanahan and flautist Lori Bell. The podcast ends with Kurt Elling covering a fold classic from P. Simon.
Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ AlbumSonny Rollins ~ Wonderful! Wonderful! ~ Newk's TimeMiles Davis & Sonny Rollins ~ Oleo ~ On PrestigeSonny Rollins ~ Way Out West ~ Way Out WestGerry Mulligan Quartet ~ Bernie's Tune ~ Gerry Mulligan QuartetHampton Hawes ~ I Love You ~ For Real! Hank Mobley ~ Up a Step ~ No Room for SquaresSarah Hanahan ~ Resonance ~ Among GiantsLori Bell Quartet ~ Black Narcissus ~ Recorda Me - Remembering Joe HendersonKurt Elling ~ American Tune ~ The Questions
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For this week's episode, we go back 60's hard bop format for most of the show. From Rollins to Trane, we groove to this era's hard hitting jazz. I did throw in a couple of modern pieces from Eddie Henderson and Billy Childs, that reflect on the hard-bop period.
PlaylistArtist ~ Name ~ AlbumSonny Rollins ~ Alone Together ~ Sonny Rollins and the Contemporary LeadersHank Mobley ~ Up Over And Out ~ Reach Out!Eddie Henderson ~ Totem Pole ~ Witness to HistoryBilly Childs ~ The Starry Night ~ RebirthJackie McLean ~ Climax ~ JacknifeJohn Coltrane ~ Bahia ~ BahiaJohn Coltrane ~ Something I Dreamed Last Night ~ Bahia
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A few musical references from last week's Democratic Convention was the inspiration for this episode. VP Kamala Harris invoked the names of Aretha, Miles and Coltrane, and an appearance by Stevie Wonder are relived in this show.
Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ AlbumAretha Franklin ~ A Change Is Gonna Come ~ I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love YouMiles Davis Quintet ~ Solar ~ Walkin'John Coltrane ~ Giant Steps ~ Giant StepsStevie Wonder ~ Higher Ground ~ InnervisionsHerbie Hancock ~ You've Got It Bad Girl ~ The New StandardSFJAZZ Collective ~ Creepin' ~ Music of Stevie Wonder and New CompositionsJacob Collier ~ Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing ~ SingleGeorge Duke ~ Capricorn ~ Faces In ReflectionFrank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention ~ Inca Roads ~ One Size Fits All
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This episode begins with a set, taken from the news video of VP Kamala Harris showing off her vinyl purchases after visiting a DC record store. Following that, we have a bass player set featuring a couple of San Diego based artists. The show ends with a tribute to Alice Coltrane and a symphonic piece from Tim Garland.
PlaylistArtist ~ Name ~ AlbumElla Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong ~ It Ain't Necessarily So ~ Porgy and BessCharles Mingus ~ The Shoes of the Fisherman's Wife Are Some Jive Ass Slippers ~ Let My Children Hear MusicRoy Ayers Ubiquity ~ Everybody Loves the Sunshine ~ Everybody Loves the SunshineRob Thorsen Quartet ~ Let's Fall In Love ~ EvolutionMackenzie Leighton ~ Summer Strollin' ~ I RememberJohn Patitucci ~ We See ~ TrioRavi Coltrane ~ For Turiya ~ Blending TimesTim Garland ~ The Forever Seed Part V - Praise ~ Moment Of Departure
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