Articles by Benjamin Boddie
NOLA Resistance Quintet, Joel Ross, Bellbird, Alex Robinson and more
by Benjamin Boddie
Streaming on demand with today's music by NOLA Resistance Quintet, Joel Ross, Bellbird, Álex Robinson, Dimitri Nassar, Carl Schultz, Doug MacDonald Trio, Robert Glasper, Ron Rieder, Stephen Philip Harvey, The Jones Factor, Aretha Tillotson, Nicholas Payton, Roderick Harper, JD Allen, Baltimore Jazz Collective, Vancouver Jazz Orchestra, Betty Bryant, Michael Dease, Lisa Hilton, Vance Thompson, Eddie Allen & Push, Enoch Smith Jr., Kenny Barron, Thom Rotella, Rick Roe, Kelsey Mines, Naoya Ogura, Noam Lemish, Umoja, John Clay, Dave Wilson Quartet, Alexa ...
Continue ReadingNaoya Obura, Julian lage, Betty Bryant, Alexa Tarantino and more
by Benjamin Boddie
Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Ian Dogole, Naoya Ogura, Julian Lage, Betty Bryant, Joe Magnarelli, Alexa Tarantino, Umoja, Kenny Barron, Dave Wilson, Scott Routenberg, Gregory Groover Jr., Michael Dease, Scott Silbert, Tobin Mueller, Anthony Stanco, Grant Stewart, Harold Lopez--Nussa, Stevie Holland, Sacha Boutros, Kelsey Mines, Noah Preminger, Steve Houghton, Joe Elefante,Peter Paulsen, Angela Verbrugge, Roderick Harper, Mattias Svensson, Vance Thompson, Kat Ellis, Steve Rosenbloom, Maja Jaku, Dave Stryker, and more. Playlist Ian Dogole “Dahomey Dance" from The ...
Continue ReadingDave Stryker, Michael Dease, Mattias Svensson, Roderick Harper and more
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Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Dave Stryker, Michael Dease, Mattias Svensson, Roderick Harper, Eddie Allen & Push, Paul Ricci, Kate Olson, Steve Berndt, Vance Thompson, Vancouver Jazz Orchestra, Peter Furlan, Gil Livni, Lisa Hilton, Brandon Sanders, Charlie Porter, Enoch Smith Jr., Leslie Odom, Jr., Maja Jaku, Baltimore Jazz Collective, Affinity Trio, Gregory Groover Jr., Johnathan Blake, Glenn Makos & Bru, Andrew Carroll, Charles Lloyd, Shawn Purcell, Kenny Barron, Lafayette Harris Jr., Lori Williams, Sean Mason, Margherita Fava, and more.
Continue ReadingLisa Hilton, Gregory Groover Jr., Noah Preminger, David Murray and more
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Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Lisa Hilton, Gregory Groover Jr.,Noah Preminger, David Murray, Chris Fagan, The Afro--Caribbean Jazz Collective, Paul Colombo Group, Steve Berndt, Peter Paulsen Turksheadknot Quintet, Milan Verbist, The Flying Horse Big Band, Ted Rosenthal, Brandon Suarez, Sacha Boutros, Josie Falbo, James Suggs, Rick Roe, Kenny Barron, Aretha Tillotson, Baltimore Jazz Collective, David Kikoski, Brandon Sanders, Lori Williams, Jahari Stampley, Neil Gray, Nat Adderley Jr., and more.Playlist Lisa Hilton “So What" from Extended Daydream (Ruby ...
Continue ReadingAaron Parks, Nat Adderley Jr., Houston Person, Jerry Weldon and more
by Benjamin Boddie
Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Brandon Sanders, Aaron Parks, James Suggs, Kenny Barron, Scott Silbert, Enoch Smith Jr., Lafayette Harris Jr., Angela Verbrugge, Baltimore Jazz Collective, Andy Nevala, Sean Mason, Nat Adderley Jr., Anthony Stanco, David Sneider, Thom Rotella, Christian McBride, Birdland Big Band, Steven Oquendo, Caelan Cardello, Susan Krebs, Jamile, George Coleman, Jerry Weldon, Maja Jaku, Charlie Porter and more.Playlist Brandon Sanders “8/4 Beat" from Lasting Impression (Savant) 00:00 Aaron Parks “Parks Lope" from By All ...
Continue ReadingBrandon Sanders, Sean Mason, Aretha Tillotson, Enoch Smith Jr. and more
by Benjamin Boddie
Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Brandon Sanders, Sean Mason, The Flying Horse Big Band, Kenny Barron, David Sneider, Enoch Smith Jr., Aretha Tillotson, Josie Falbo, Aaron Parks, Steve Houghton, Socrates Garcia, Neil Gray, Lafayette Harris Jr., Scott Silbert, James Suggs, Andy Nevala, Angela Verbrugge, Ted Rosenthal, Chad Lefkowitz-Brown, Andrew Carroll, Charles Lloyd, Nat Adderley Jr., Neal Miner, Michael Dease, Kate Wyatt, Charlie Porter, Caelan Cardello, Anthony Stanco, Margherita Fava, and more.Playlist Brandon Sanders “8/4 Beat" from Lasting ...
Continue ReadingBen Boddie On Jazz 2025
by Benjamin Boddie
Every year, jazz reminds us of its vastness, and 2025 was no different. These recordings consistently graced Ben Boddie on Jazz, showcasing a blend of deep tradition and bold exploration. From grand ensemble pieces to intimate, personal recordings, the albums on this list capture the creativity, curiosity, and emotional depth that keep jazz moving. These are the jazz releases that defined 2025 for me--records that keep surprising me with each listen. Unleashed Altin Sencalar Posi-Tone ...
Continue ReadingHoliday Music by CCJO, Wycliffe Gordon, Judy Whitmore, Jeremy Pelt, and more
by Benjamin Boddie
Today's Music--Right Now! Christmas Holiday music by CCJO, Kevin Brown, Wycliffe Gordon, Deb Bowman, Judy Whitmore, Wayne Wilkinson, Jeremy Pelt, Vanessa Perea, Oivia Van Goor, Darius de Haas, Christian Wiggs, Joey DeFrancesco, Christian Sands, Ann Kittredge, Kurt Elling, Jeff Hamilton, Jazz Orchestra, James Judson, Rodney Whitaker, Bill Cunliffe, Rob McConnell And the Boss Brass, Romero Lubambo & Pamela Driggs, George Kahn, Sarah Partridge, Warren Wolf, Judith Owen, and more. Playlist CCJO (Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra) “Everybody Digs Flowers" ...
Continue ReadingBranford Marsalis, Eric Scott Reed, Artemis, Jeremy Pelt and more
by Benjamin Boddie
Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Branford Marsalis, Altin Sencalar, Reginald Cyntje, Marianne Solivan, Thomas Marriott, Mitch Towne, Paul Hecht, Lorraine Feather, Eric Scott Reed, Beatle Jazz, John Clayton, Ellie Martin, Jane Ira Bloom, Kandace Springs, Artemis, Posi-Tone Swingtet, Caili O'Doherty, Max Leake, Judy Wexler, Liz Cole, Jeremy Pelt, Darryl Yokley, Mason Razavi, Fred Hersch, Willie Morris, Tom Wakeling, Rick Roe, Jessica Jones, and more. Playlist Branford Marsalis Quartet “Long As You Know You're Living Yours" from Belonging ...
Continue ReadingSean Mason, Nat Adderley Jr., Kenny Barron, Anthony Stanco and more
by Benjamin Boddie
Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Andy Nevala, Sean Mason, Nat Adderley Jr. Trio, Kenny Barron, Anthony Stanco, David Sneider, Thom Rotella, Christian McBride, Brandon Sanders, Birdland Big Band, Randy Napoleon, Nicholas Payton, Jason Forsythe, Maja Jaku, Eric Alexander, Mike Clark, Tom Cohen, Ledisi, Baltimore Jazz Collective, Ted Rosenthal, Linda Dachtyl, Neal Miner, Carmen Bradford, Michael Mayo, Jimbo Ross, Enoch Smith Jr., Ted Piltzecker, Lori Williams, Aretha Tillotson, and more.Playlist Andy Nevala “Butterfly" from El Rumbon(The Party) (Zoho) ...
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