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Lauren Desberg Is Out for Delivery
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On her new album, Out for Delivery, Vocalist Lauren Desberg flirts boldly with today's pop sound while remaining informed by Jazz. Join Lauren and me as she talks about Japan, interludes, restaurant gigs, New Orleans, and other randomly connected inspirations. Out for Delivery features saxophonist Braxton Cook, pianist Kris Bowers, drummer Jonathan Barber, guitarist Andrew Renfroe and electric/acoustic bassists, Ben Shepherd and Russell Hall. Playlist Lauren Desberg “The Way You Feel Inside" from Out for Delivery ...
Continue ReadingMike Lee has a Song for All of Us
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Mike Lee's compositions draw from an eclectic mixture of inspirations and yet are still rooted in the Jazz tradition. This can easily be felt on his latest album, Song for All of Us. The album features Mike Lee on tenor saxophone; Lenny White on drums; Ed Howard on bass; George Colligan on piano; Dave Stryker on guitar; Bruce Williams on alto saxophone; Julian Lee on tenor saxophone; and Matt Lee on drums. Join Mike and Lorens as they talk about ...
Continue ReadingDaniel Bennett Group is the Orchestra
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On his new album, We Are The Orchestra , Daniel Bennett presents a collection of songs inspired by the poetry and essays of Walt Whitman. The album features musicians Daniel Bennett and Mark Cocheo. Join Daniel and Lorens as they talk about the album, touring, driving in the snow, AC units and other subtly related things. Playlist Daniel Bennett Group “Loose Fitting Spare Tires" from We Are The Orchestra (Daniel Bennett Group) 00:00 Daniel Bennett Group “Refinancing for ...
Continue ReadingA Soul Awakening with Harpist Brandee Younger
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Harpist Brandee Younger's latest release, Soul Awakening, is a collection of 8 well executed compositions, complete with easily felt energy and introspection. Soul Awakening features bassist Dezron Douglas , drummer E.J. Strickland, saxophonists Stacy Dillard, Chelsea Baratz, Antoine Roney and Ravi Coltrane, drummer Chris Beck, trumpeters Freddie Hendrix, Sean Jones, vocalist Niia, trombonist Corey Wilcox, and flutist Nicole Camacho. Join Brandee and Lorens as they talk about Beyonce, harp pedals, and other things. Playlist Brandee Younger “Games" from ...
Continue ReadingSaxophonist Jessica Jones is on a Continuum
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Jessica Jones Quartet's latest album, Continuum, is the product of an earnest and organic execution of musical creativity. Continuum features Jessica Jones on tenor saxophone, tony Jones on tenor saxophone, Stomu Takeishi on bass, Kenny Wollesen on drums, Devante Dunbar on alto saxophone, Ed Reed on vocals, Ambrose Akinmusire on trumpet, and Mamadou Sidibe on Kamali ngoni. Joins Jessica and me as we talk about the album, the Bay area, cats in Africa, and other not quite related topics. Playlist ...
Continue ReadingEddie Arjun Talks about his Musical "Transition"
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Eddie Arjun's latest album, Transition, is a cohesive body of work that showcases the confident musicianship of his trio and their solid sense of groove. Transition features Eddie Arjun on guitar, Stefano Baldasseroni on drums, and Andre Lyles on bass. Join Eddie and Lorens as they talk about the album, Queens NY, song names, Prince and other subtly related subjects. Playlist Eddie Arjun “Transition" from Transition (Pheromone Recordings) 00:00 Eddie Arjun “Core" from Transition (Pheromone Recordings) 20:00 ...
Continue ReadingAlicia Olatuja talks about her "Intuition"
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As an artist, Alicia Olatuja is distinguished by her graceful presence and her fine-tuned and soulful vocals. Her latest album, Intuition: Songs from the Minds of Women, is a collection of classic songs written by female composers. The album features David Rosenthal on guitar, Billy Childs on piano, Ulysses Owens Jr. on drums, Dayna Stephens on tenor saxophone, Jeremy Pelt, Etienne Charles on trumpet, Jon Cowherd on piano, Ben Williams on bass, Sullivan Fortner on piano, Michael Olatuja on bass. ...
Continue ReadingA Conversation with Pianist and Singer Patricia Barber
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Patricia Barber's new album, Higher, is a storybook of songs complete with captivating—and sometimes outré—lyrics and a masterful story teller. Join Patricia and me, as she talks about art songs, European audience vs American audience, Shirley Horn, and other subtly related subjects. Higher features Patricia Barber on piano and voice, Patrick Mulcahy on bass, Jon Deitemyer on drums, Neal Alger on acoustic guitar, Jim Gailloreto on tenor saxophone, and Katherine Werbiansky on voice. Playlist ...
Continue ReadingA Conversation with Vocalist Kristen Lee Sergeant
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Join me on this episode for a chat with Kristen Lee Sergeant. Her new album, Smolder, showcases her skillful use of lyrics that commands the listener to not only hear her but also see her through the speaker. Smolder features Jeb Patton on piano, Cameron Brown on bass, Jay Sawyer on drums, Ted Nash on saxophone and flute, Jody Redhage Ferber on cello, and Rogerio Boccato on percussion. Playlist Kristen Lee Sergeant “I'm Beginning to See the Light" ...
Continue ReadingA Conversation with Guitarist, Abe Ovadia
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Abe Ovadia is an award winning jazz guitarist whose style is very innovative, and yet informed by the tradition. Join Abe and me as we talk about many things including how to connect with more people as a musician. Playlist Abe Ovadia “Song for Bret" from Song for Brett (Abe Ovadia) 00:00 Abe Ovadia “Contemplation" from Song for Brett (Abe Ovadia) 40:00 Abe Ovadia “Afro Blue" from Song for Brett (Abe Ovadia) 01:19:00 ...
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