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Mads Tolling: Jazz Collaborations and Classics Reimagined
by Steven Roby
When two-time Grammy-winning violinist Mads Tolling picks up his bow, magic happens. From reinterpreting classics like The Beatles' “Blackbird" to crafting soul-stirring arrangements of “What a Wonderful World" with the iconic Kenny Washington, Mads continues to redefine the boundaries of jazz and classical fusion. In the latest episode of Backstage Bay Area, Tolling delves ...
Allen Lowe, Darius Jones, Louis Armstrong
by David Brown
This week on The Jazz Continuum we start things off with the Marvels, a collaboration between saxophonist Charles Lloyd and singer/songwriter Lucinda Williams; then we keep the twang going with James Brown's take on some Hank Williams. Dinah Washington's It's A Mean Old Man's World follows before Rahsaan Roland Kirk takes up some Marvin Gaye at ...
Misha Tsiganov, Neil Swainson, Paul Yonemura, Catherine Russell and more
by Benjamin Boddie
Today's Music--Right Now!... Fantastic music by Misha Tsiganov, Neil Swainson, Paul Yonemura, Catherine Russell, Eric Person, Greg Johnson, Tracy Yang, Phillip Weberndoefer, Alvin Queen, Orrin Evans, Lakesia Benjamin, Addison Frei, Wayne Shorter, Tom Harrell, Warren Wolf, Caity Gyorgy, Aery Sharpe, Thom Rotella, Luther Allison, Michael Dease and more. PlaylistMisha Tsiganov “Chain Of Events" from ...
Classics from Blue Note and ECM, Brazilian vibes, and brand new releases from around the world
by Andy Crowther
Featuring vinyl purchases from the recent We Out Here festival in the UK, along with tracks from artists who performed there, Blue Note classics, '70s ECM tracks, Brazilian vibes and the best new releases... Playlist Tina Brooks “Good Old Soul" from True Blue (Blue Note) 00:00 Gene Ammons “Canadian Sunset" from Boss Tenor ...
Meet Avery Sharpe
by Cheryl K.
In this hour, an interview with bassist, composer, educator, producer, radio programmer, and founder of JKNM Records Avery Sharpe. His new release of original music with his Double Quartet is I am My Neighbors Keeper. Plus, new music from vocalist Lauren Henderson and keyboardist Matthew Whitaker. Playlist Wadada Leo Smith “Freedom Summer: Voter Registration, ...
Remembering Gerald Mac Mckenzie: A Goema Superstar
by Ngwako Malakalaka
Gerald Mac McKenzie, was a composer and bassist who changed Cape Town's Goema music tradition forever. McKenzie grew up in the city's carnival culture and he helped form The Genuines, combining styles like rock, punk, classical and jazz with the music of his childhood. We got together with my musical guest, musician, songwriter and educator including ...
Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Fay Victor, Marta Sanchez
by David Brown
This week, we kick off the show with some Philly folks featuring the iconic saxophonist Sam Reed and B-3 Funkster Charles Earland. The music of Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder will follow set in a jazz context from artists such as Milt Jackson, Joe Henderson, Charles Kynard, Jackie Byard and Vijay Iyer. Celebrating the release of ...
Ben Sidran: If You Can't Laugh At Life You're Through
by Leo Sidran
In a career spanning over fifty years and thirty five records, Ben Sidran has established himself as a philosopher poet. Equally celebrated for his precise, probing writing style as he is for his improvised spoken word jazz raps, he has carved out a truly unique space for himself. The Times of London aptly described Ben as ...
Richard Ruttenberg, Tass Petridis, Eyot, asnd Nataraj
by Len Davis
Futuristic music by Richard Ruttenberg and Jimmy Haslip. Bassist Tass Petridis, Everything Yes, Eyot, and London band Nataraja. Altered, with guitarist Jeff Miley, Apostolos Anthimos, Rez Abbasi, Bob Berg and Jean Marc. Belkadi. Playlist Ruttenberg-Haslip-Crockett “Willis" from Cold Fusion (Self Produced) 00:00 Tass Petridis “Ready Or Not" from The OG Sessions Vol 3 (Self ...
