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Vinyl Old, New, and Reissued

by Patrick Burnette
Yep, it's one of those what did Pat find at the record store?" episodes, with an emphasis on lesser known artists (unless the guitarist from Tortoise is a secret superstar). It's a testament to jazz's recent love affair with vinyl that the newest album came out on the black stuff, one of the historic" albums is a reissue, and another one--a cratedigger's delight"--is slated for its own deluxe edition.Playlist Discussion of Charlie Rouse's album Cinnamon Flower (Douglas) 2:51 ...
Continue ReadingNew Music From Cardello, Taylor, Vollbrecht And More

by Bob Osborne
A show packed with new releases includes a couple of debut albums as well as two new releases from ECM Records and some newly found early '80s recordings from a British band led by Geoff Castle. A mix of intimate trio recordings, big band explorations and latin music is followed by a hypnotic piece of free improvisation from Rose Tang and Patrick Goulden.Playlist Caelan Cardello Groundwork" from Chapter One (Jazzbird Records) 00:00 John Taylor Tramonto" from Tramonto (ECM) ...
Continue ReadingThe Soundmakers Project, Susan Krebs & The Local Outfit, Robert Glasper

by Cheryl K.
During this week's two-hour program of jazz and improvised music, The Soundmakers Project led by guitarist Marc van Vugt and vocalist Ineke Vandoorn; pianist Jen Allen; vocalist Susan Krebs and The Local Outfit; keyboardist Joe Alterman and DJ, bassist and producer Mocean Worker; pianist Robert Glasper; trumpeter Josh Lawrence; and guitarist Heather McKay. Playlist Jean Carn Black Rainbow" from JID12 (Jazz Is Dead) 4:27 The Soundmakers Project Soundmaker Improv I" from The Soundmakers Project (Baixim) 4:42 Dory Hayley ...
Continue ReadingHonoring Mutual Mentorship for Musicians on the occasion of their festival October 4th, 2025 at Roulette in Brooklyn

by Hobart Taylor
Honoring Mutual Mentorship for Musicians on the occasion of their festival October 4th, 2025 at Roulette Intermedium in Brooklyn, New York, featuring Sara Serpa, Kenny Barron, Jen Shyu, Yuhan Su, Immanuel Wilkins and many more... Playlist Host Speaks 00:00 Jen Shyu Lament for Breonna Taylor" from Zero Grasses: Ritual for the Loses (Pi Records) 4:00 Kenny Barron Delores Street" from The Source (Artwork) 10:42 Shoko Nagai Hello Universe" from Forbidden Flowers (Infrequent Seams) 19:36 Host Speaks 22:38 Sara ...
Continue ReadingBaltimore Jazz Collective, Shawn Purcell, James Danderfer, Mike LeDonne and more

by Benjamin Boddie
Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Baltimore Jazz Collective, Milan Verbist, Shawn Purcell, Juliet Ewing, Harold Lopez-Nussa, James Danderfer, Steve Rosenbloom, Mark Winkler, Gabriel Alegria, David Kikoski, Mike LeDonne, Enrique Haneine, Heather McKay, Kelly Green, Brad Mehldau, Brandon Suarez, Roger Glenn, Jen Allen, Jim Witzel, Jimmy Greene, Eric Alexander, Carmen Bradford, Josh Lawrence, Michael Mayo, George Coleman, Nick Finzer, Richard D. Johnson, and more. Playlist Baltimore Jazz Collective Red Lined" from Baltimore Jazz Collective (Stricker Street) 00:00 Milan ...
Continue ReadingAmina Claudine Myers, Samantha Fish, and Nels Cline

by Jerome Wilson
This program features recent music by Amina Claudine Myers and Nels Cline, older music by Paul Desmond and Trevor Tomkins, and a blues set featuring Samantha Fish. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) 00:00 Amina Claudine Myers Song for Mother E" from Solace of the Mind (Red Hook) 00:58 Marialy Pacheco Trio My Blue" from Destinos (Timeless) 7:01 Host Speaks ...
Continue ReadingThreading Folk and Jazz: Becca Stevens’ Quiet Fire

by Steven Roby
Episode summary GRAMMY-nominated songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Becca Stevens joins us to explore the craft of writing and arranging for intimate settings, how open tunings and guitar shapes influence her harmony, and the emotional core behind Maple to Paper--a voice-and-guitar project that values vulnerability, presence, and truth. She also speaks openly about motherhood on the road and the real-world adjustments venues and presenters can make to better support touring parents. ...
Continue ReadingHomage to John Coltrane, Including the Album A Love Supreme Interpreted By Four Different Jazz Musicians

by David W. Daniels
Our annual tribute to John Coltrane on the week of his birthday--His music as interpreted by Billy Bang, Bob Mintzer Big Band, Kenny Garrett, Larry Coryell and more. Includes a rendering of the album A Love Supreme with four different jazz artists performing each part of the four-part composition. Playlist John Coltrane Giant Steps"--from Giant Steps (Atlantic) 00:00 Billy Bang Mr. Syms"--from Bang On! (Justin Time) 07:34 Nicolas Bearde Naima"--from All About Love (Expansion) 14:14 Joel Ross Equinox"--from ...
Continue ReadingLuigi Grasso, Eric McPherson, Aruán Ortiz, Michael Blake & More

by Ludovico Granvassu
There are countless ways to frame a jazz project--through cinema, sci-fi, the push and pull between roots and exploration, unconventional line-ups, or the African diaspora. You will find them all in this eclectic playlist.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Julien Da?an feat. Daniel Auteuil Les musiciens dorment le matin" Suppose It Is Butter (French Paradox) 0:16 Host talks 4:33 Aldorande Back to Mother Earth" Trois (Favorite) 5:43 Host ...
Continue ReadingThe High Society New Orleans Jazz Band, Carmen Bradford, Michika Fukumori, Jonathan Karrant, Franck Amsallem Trio & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
This broadcast includes new releases from The High Society New Orleans Jazz Band, Carmen Bradford, Michika Fukumori, Jonathan Karrant and Franck Amsallem, with birthday shoutouts to Jazz Foremother Lovie Austin, Vi Redd, Marlena Shaw, Emily Remler, Catherine Russell, Kait Dunton and Wesla Whitfield, among others, with remembrances for Joyce Breach and Akiko Tsuruga. Happy listening and please support the artists you hear -see them live, buy their music so they can continue to comfort, distract, provoke and remind the world ...
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