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Joel Futterman: Innervoice
by Mark Corroto
On each of the three tracks that comprise Innervoice, pianist Joel Futterman begins with just two notes. Each note resounds in the listener's ear long after the auditory perception has faded. These two notes act as Futterman's conjuring device for what is to come. The pianist, now in his eighth decade, is playing as strong as he ever has. Even though his discography is nearing 100 releases, this solo piano recording may be the best entry point for new listeners. ...
Continue ReadingMeet Jocelyn Gould
by Cheryl K.
In this hour, an interview with JUNO Award-winning guitarist and vocalist Jocelyn Gould. Her fourth album is titled Portrait of Right Now. Accompanying Gould are Will Bonness on piano, Curtis Nowosad on drums, and Jared Beckstead-Craan on bass. Playlist Tom Johnson Jazz Orchestra “Ballad for the A1 Band" from Time Takes Odd Turns (Tom Johnson) 5:31 Hyeseon Hong Jazz Orchestra “Treasure Hunt" from Things Will Pass (Pacific Coast Jazz) 7:07 Jocelyn Gould “Jingles" from Portrait of Right Now ...
Continue ReadingBill Evans: In Norway: The Kongsberg Concert
by Ian Patterson
The release of In Norway: The Konsberg Concert coincides with the sixtieth anniversary of the Konsberg Jazz Festival. Double cause for celebration. The steady flow of archival Evans recordings shows no signs of abating, with In Norway: The Konsberg Concert, recorded in 1970, coming hot on the heels of the previously unreleased Bill Evans: Behind The Dikes: The 1969 Netherlands Recordings (2021), Bill Evans: Treasures: Solo, Trio and Orchestra Recordings from Denmark (1965-1969) (2023) and Tales: Live in Copenhagen (1964) ...
Continue ReadingFloros Floridis, Tyshawn Sorey & Phil Haynes’ Daydream Trio
by Maurice Hogue
This episode is a truly mixed bag featuring drummer-led piano trios, the saxophone playing of a true jazz legend in Greece, live recordings from New York, and the usual music from faraway lands. Drummer Tyshawn Sorey has been hailed as one of the most important creators of our time, and his recent The Susceptible Now continues a string of albums of deconstructed and altered music. Fellow drummer Phil Haynes, part of the rarely-recorded and rarely-seen Daydream Trio, delves into the ...
Continue ReadingSerhii Artemov In Memoriam
by Ian Patterson
Serhii Artemov: In Memoriam Misha Lyshenko/Ukrainian Institute 40 Pages ISBN: 978-617-7699-56-8 Ukrainian Institute 2024 One day Serhii Artemov was playing jazz, exchanging musical ideas with his fellow musicians as he had done for years. The future looked bright for the young composer and bassist from Dnipro. The next day he was exchanging gunfire with the Russian army that had invaded his Ukrainian homeland. Overnight, he was fighting for his country's future.
Continue ReadingRoberto Roena: Roberto Roena Y Su Apollo Sound
by Richard J Salvucci
Mention Roberto Roena to any fan of Latin music, and salsa royalty is on the menu. This pioneering band, literally in the works as Neil Armstrong took Apollo 11 to the moon in the summer of 1969, took its name from the space program and is rightly considered a classic of the mixed genre--jazz, funk, rock, and Afro-Cuban music--that people everywhere came to call salsa. Roena, like Ismael Rivera, is (and was) an iconic figure on the island of Puerto ...
Continue ReadingMusic from South America with Francisco Fatturosso, Ramon Montagner, Andre Nieri, Carlos Fischer and much more
by Len Davis
Featuring music from South America with Uruguayan bassist Francisco Fattoruso, Brazillian drummer Ramon Montagner, and guitarist Geraldo Henrique Bulhoes. Argentinian band Escalandrum with Daniel Piazzolla. Bolivian guitarist Carlos Fischer, Brazillian guitarist and bassist Andre Nieri and Junior Braguinha. Cuca Teixeira, Commodore and Area 51 with Celso Pixinga and Igor Willcox. .Playlist Francisco Fatturosso “Universal Music Theory" from Khronos (Montivideo Musicl) 00:00 Ramon Montagner “Roof" from Mover (Isabel Saboia) Time Marker Geraldo Henrique Bullhoes “Metamorfosis" from Quasar (Record Label) ...
Continue ReadingDerek Bailey Sabu Toyozumi: Breath Awareness
by John Sharpe
English guitarist Derek Bailey was a regular visitor to Japan, where he was particularly appreciated. Audiences were such that after his first tour in 1978, he reportedly brought home the money to buy a car. As a consequence, he encountered many of the major figures on the country's free improvisation scene, as releases such as Duo & Trio Improvisation (Kitty, 1978) and Aida's Call (STAR, 1979) confirm. However, he doesn't appear on disc with drummer Sabu Toyozumi until Live In ...
Continue ReadingRoy Haynes, Brian Charette, Milt Jackson & Lou Donaldson
by Joe Dimino
Episode 882 takes a soulful turn as we honor the towering legacy of the late alto saxophone legend Lou Donaldson, who recently passed away at the age of 98. A true giant of jazz, Lou left an indelible mark on the genre, and in this episode, we pay tribute to his extraordinary life and music. We open the hour with tracks from his iconic 1962 LP Gravy Train, a record full of timeless grooves, before diving into selections from his ...
Continue ReadingRound Room Live: Crafting Family Entertainment's Next Act
by Lawrence Peryer
Today, the Spotlight shines On Stephen Shaw and Jonathan Linden of Round Room Live. Round Room Live has become a powerhouse in family entertainment, from Broadway blockbusters to kids' favorite TV characters coming to life on stage. Stephen Shaw and Jonathan Linden launched the company in 2016 with a bold idea--take their experience from massive rock tours and use it to create live shows that capture the magic of beloved brands, from Sesame Street to Formula ...
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