Articles by Jerome Wilson
Pianists: Andrew Hill, Patricia Barber, and More
by Jerome Wilson
This episode from November 2021 focuses on pianists playing in every format from solo to large ensembles. Musicians featured include Andrew Hill, Patricia Barber, Horace Silver, and Fats Waller.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 Hassan Ibn Ali “Atlantic Ones" from Metaphysics: The Lost Atlantic Album (Omnivore) 1:03 Horace Silver “Creepin' In" from Horace Silver and the Jazz Messengers (Blue ...
Continue ReadingLoren Schoenberg, Horace Silver, and Masabumi Kikuchi
by Jerome Wilson
This episode features music by Loren Schoenberg, Horace Silver, Joe Gallant, Masabumi Kikuchi, and Chet Baker among others. 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 Sebastien Ammann's Color Wheel “Castello di Traliccio" from Resilience (Skirl) 00:59 Patricia Brennan “Lyra" from Of the Near and Far (Pyroclastic) 4:59 Host Speaks 12:31 Masabumi Kikuchi “Alone Together" from Hanamichi--The Final Studio Recordings, Vol. ...
Continue ReadingTeddy Charles, Yuhan Su, and Katie Bull
by Jerome Wilson
The first Outer View of 2026 eases into the new year with music from Teddy Charles, Yuhan Su, Katie Bull, Albert Mangelsdorff and others. (I apologize for the verbal glitches in this one.)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 Glenn Wilson “Blueprint" from Bittersweet (Mosaic) 1:02 Trish Clowes “In Between the Moss & the Ivy" from My Iris (Basho) 7:13 ...
Continue ReadingYuhan Su: OVER the MOONs
by Jerome Wilson
It turns out that Patricia Brennan is not the only vibraphonist exploring ambitious concepts these days. On this album, Yuhan Su brings the idea of dual consciousness into music, with the musicians in her group often playing along two separate paths simultaneously. Su was born in Taiwan and is now based in New York. Living in both those cultures at once gave her the idea to explore that concept musically. There is constant motion and activity in ...
Continue ReadingFavorite Jazz Albums of 2025
by Jerome Wilson
This program contains my choices for the best jazz albums of 2025. The artists heard include Claire Cope with Ensemble C, Arturo O'Farrill, Branford Marsalis, Jason Kao Hwang, and Patricia Brennan. 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 Vijay Iyer/Wadada Leo Smith “Kite" from Defiant Life (ECM) 1:02 Paul Cornish “5AM" from You're Exaggerating! (Blue Note) 9:19 Host Speaks 14:33 ...
Continue ReadingJohn O'Gallagher, Flora Purim, And Lena Bloch
by Jerome Wilson
This program features recent releases by John O'Gallagher and Lena Bloch as well as older music from Flora Purim, Rahsaan Roland Kirk and The Art Ensemble of Chicago. 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 Franz Koglmann “A White Line" from A White Line (Hat Hut) 00:57 Steven Feifke Big Band “Word Travels Fast" from Kinetic (Outside In) 8:20 Host ...
Continue ReadingJerome Wilson's Favorite Jazz Albums Of 2025
by Jerome Wilson
Many things in the world were not faring too well in 2025 but jazz music, as always continued to thrive and evolve throughout the year. The music that really caught my ear this year included a number of imaginative and ambitious large ensemble albums and two powerful solo piano sets from veteran artists who are rarely heard from. Claire Cope Every Journey Adhyâropa Records Amina ...
Continue ReadingOmar Thomas, Joe Fielder, and Marilyn Crispell
by Jerome Wilson
This show features recent releases by Omar Thomas, Trio of Bloom, and Joe Fielder as well as older music from Marilyn Crispell, Eric Dolphy, and Lee Morgan.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 New York Trio “Sophisticated Lady" from Love You Madly (Venus) 00:56 Betty Carter “Don't Weep For The Lady" from I Can't Help It (Impulse) 5:42 Mariel Bildstein ...
Continue ReadingTheo Bleckmann, Michael Garrick, and Conrad Herwig
by Jerome Wilson
This episode features recent releases by Theo Bleckmann, Tom Ollendorff and Conrad Herwig as well as older music from Michael Garrick. Bill Bruford, and Lee Konitz.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 Bob Lark “Evidence" from First Steps (Corridor) 00:56 The Dedication Orchestra “Hug Pine" from Spirits Rejoice (Ogun) 7:05 Host Speaks 15:24 Lee Konitz “Body and Soul" from More ...
Continue ReadingCecile McLorin Salvant, Ines Velasco, and Roberto Magris
by Jerome Wilson
This episode features recent music by Cecile McLorin Salvant, Ines Velasco, and Roberto Magris, plus vintage work from Stan Getz and Maria Muldaur. 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 Larry Coryell “Moment's Notice" from Moment's Notice (Jazz Door) 00:51 Larry Coryell & the Eleventh House “Joy Ride" from Improvisations (Best of the Vanguard Years) (Vanguard) 6:55 Host Speaks 12:59 ...
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