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RIP Gordon Goodwin and Phil Upchurch. Classics by Bobby Timmons, Peggy Lee, and others
by David W. Daniels
Recognizing the transition of Gordon Goodwin and Phil Upchurch. Additionally, classic music from Clifford Brown, Lou Donaldson, and more. Newly released music from La Tanya Hall, Yusef Lateef, Lettuce, and others. Recognizing birthdays for McCoy Tyner, Diane Schuur, and others.Playlist Alchemy Sound Project “Divergency" from Further Explorations (Alchemysoundproject) 00:00 Clifford Brown “Get Happy" from The Complete Blue Note and Pacific Jazz Recordings (Blue Note/Pacific Jazz) 8:13 Bobby Timmons “Soul Time" from Moanin' Blues (Prestige) 13:04 Buddy Rich and ...
Continue ReadingRufus Wainwright, Theo Bleckmann, Anne Mette Iversen, Terry Callier & More
by Ludovico Granvassu
Here is your weekly antidote to background music, where we lean in, listen close, and find what's truly worth hearing. And there's plenty of gems worth hearing in this playlist, with a special focus on remarkable singers like Rufus Wainwright, Theo Bleckmann and Terry Callier.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Rufus Wainwright, Pacific Jazz Orchestra “Surabaya Johnny" I'm a Stranger Here Myself--Wainwright Does Weill (Thirty Tigers) 0:16 Host ...
Continue ReadingRahsaan Roland Kirk, Haeun Joo, Ishmael Ali & Satoko Fujii
by Maurice Hogue
Two never-heard-before releases present Rahsaan Roland Kirk holding forth at two 1960s gigs, recorded live at the Village Vanguard in New York and at The Penthouse in Seattle are the highlights in this episode of One Man's Jazz, along with a tasty piano trio recording by South Korean pianist Haeun Joo, Chicago cellist Ishmael Ali, a reunited Satoko Fujii Quartet and the innovative NL-Switch Orchestra from The Netherlands. Polish saxophonist Maciej Sikala and his trio make their first appearance on ...
Continue ReadingHoliday Music By Jeremy Pelt, Olivia Van Goor, New Releases From Mary Halvorson, the B.I.T. (Back In Time) Duo & More
by Mary Foster Conklin
This broadcast includes more Grammy nominees, holiday music from Jeremy Pelt, Olivia Van Goor, new releases from Mary Halvorson and from Italy the B.I.T. (Back In Time) Duo, plus birthday shoutouts to Cassandra Wilson, Melissa Aldana, Honorable Men Dave Brubeck, Ira Gershwin, Louis Prima, Cory Weeds, Ulysses Owens Jr., among others. 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 that A Woman's ...
Continue ReadingBill Evans, Clark Terry, Gerry Mulligan, Teddy Charles & Bob Brookmeyer
by Joe Dimino
Welcome to a full hour dedicated to the genius of Bob Brookmeyer--one of jazz's most inventive, soulful, and influential voices. Born in Kansas City, he carried the city's musical spirit across the globe, leaving a bold, unmistakable imprint on the world of jazz and beyond. This episode is inspired by Michael Stephans' powerful new book, On the Way to the Sky. Stephans--a seasoned author, musician, and longtime friend of Brookmeyer--shares insights that illuminate both the man and the master musician ...
Continue ReadingJazz playlist special features Pat Metheny, Michael Brecker, Miles Davis and much more
by Len Davis
Pat Metheny, Lynne Arriale, Jack Pantazis, {Tim Garland}}, Miles Davis, John Abercrombie, Chick Corea, Ference Snetberger, John Scofield, Marc Johnson, Chris Potter and Avishai Cohen. ...
Continue ReadingElla Fitzgerald, Gregory Porter, Olivia Van Goor, Leslie Odom Jr. and More!
by Jua Howard
Happy Holidays! It's time for another episode of the “First Instrument Jazz Show"! I've got a lot of holiday cheer to share with new music from April Varner, Wycliffe Gordon, Olivia Van Goor,Christian Wiggs; and a lot of other timeless holiday music including from Ella Fitzgerald, Kevin Mahogany, Laila Biali, Joe Williams, Natalie Cole, Leslie Odom Jr. and many more. Come get lost in the music with me! Playlist Intro 00:00 Gregory Porter “Heart for Christmas" from Christmas ...
Continue ReadingSachal Vasandani: Best Life Now, Stripped Back
by Steven Roby
In this episode of Backstage Bay Area, host Steven Roby sits down with vocalist and songwriter Sachal Vasandani. Known for a voice that critics call “transfixing," Sachal has collaborated with everyone from Wynton Marsalis to Bobby McFerrin. Sachal discusses his latest project, Best Life Now, and the surprising journey of taking that album--originally produced with deep grooves by drummer Nate Smith--and stripping it back to its raw, acoustic essentials. We dive into his philosophy on jazz improvisation, his ...
Continue ReadingElysian Fields, Zeitgeber, Kate Wyatt, Rin Seo Collective & more
by Marek J. Śmietański
Episode 119th of Jazz Crumbs wraps up the October releases. After the European chapter in episode 118th, we travel to the rest of the world. The sound is calmer and less experimental this time, with clear nods to tradition. There are plenty of albums by artists from outside the American mainstream--Canada, Cuba, South Africa, and several strong international projects. The new face of Australian jazz, however, truly catches the ear. Notably, only three of the featured albums are debuts. As ...
Continue ReadingMarcus Roberts: Jazz Piano And Technology's Promise
by Lawrence Peryer
Today, we're putting The Tonearm's needle on pianist Marcus Roberts. Roberts plays jazz piano like he's lived through its entire history. His style pulls from Jelly Roll Morton and Fats Waller as much as it does from bebop. He spent years in Wynton Marsalis' band, has performed piano concertos with Seiji Ozawa, and today leads The Modern Jazz Generation, a 12-piece ensemble encompassing three decades of musicians. Roberts is here today to talk about something beyond ...
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