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Aidan Plank and Garrett Folger: DUO
by Troy Dostert
Having demonstrated his empathetic instincts on the self produced Horizon, his trio release with pianist Anthony Fuoco and drummer Carmen Castaldi in early 2025, Garrett Folger now applies his finely-honed skills on trumpet and flugelhorn to Duo, a freely-improvised date with a fellow Clevelander, bassist Aidan Plank. And although the format does differ from the carefully constructed pieces on the former disc, the results are no less stimulating, with a broad range of exploratory possibilities that reveal yet another dimension ...
Continue ReadingSFJAZZ Fall Season Kickoff 2025
by Ronald Davis
A collection of photos from the Blind Boys of Alabama, Cory Henry and Stella Heath concerts at SFJAZZ in San Francisco on September 7, 2025 featuring The Blind Boys of Alabama, Cory Henry and Stella Heath. ...
Continue ReadingRandy Napoleon: Waking Dream
by Jack Bowers
What greater satisfaction could a teacher have than to see his or her students achieve success--and in their chosen field, no less. On Waking Dream, renowned jazz guitarist and educator Randy Napoleon shares center stage with four fellow guitarists, all of whom are former students in his classes at Michigan State University (MSU) in East Lansing. The guitarists are part of a core group that includes three more MSU faculty members: pianist Rick Roe, bassist Rodney Whitaker ...
Continue ReadingDavid Kikowski, Nick Finzer, Michelle Lordi & Nancy King
by Joe Dimino
We open the 926th episode of Neon Jazz by honoring the incomparable Nancy King, joined here with Fred Hersch, as we bid farewell to her remarkable voice. She passed on August 5, 2025, at the age of 85, leaving behind a luminous legacy of music that will echo for generations. From there, the hour unfolds with a dynamic mix--new works from seasoned masters like David Kikowski, Michelle Lordi, Nick Finzer, and Juliet Ewing, alongside fresh energy from rising talents including ...
Continue ReadingAnmol Mohara: Across The Sea
by Neil Duggan
Having trained at the Nepal Music Center and later at London's Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Nepali percussionist Anmol Mohara presents his debut album, Across The Sea. He dedicates himself to bringing traditional Nepali music into contemporary contexts, blending Nepali culture and tradition with jazz and other rhythmic genres to create a distinctive soundscape. Anmol's musical journey began in Nepal, where he spent six years sharpening his talents on tabla, drums and traditional Nepali folk percussion instruments. ...
Continue ReadingRoland Heinz, Commoidore, Mr Motaba, Anika Nilles, Lyle Workman, Bob Frye
by Len Davis
On today's show, it's the usual eclectic mix of global fusion, jazz, and a few old favourites to wrap things up. We start with German guitarist and synth player Roland Heinz, joined by New York's Adam Holzman, then head to Argentina with jazz fusion band Commodore and to Brazil with Mr. Motaba and their Brazilian-tinged fusion new release. From Germany, drummer Anika Nilles brings her latest track--she's previously toured with the late Jeff Beck and has an Australian tour coming ...
Continue ReadingCaelan Cardello, Bob Schlesinger, Cezariusz Gadzina Quartet & more
by Marek J. Śmietański
115th episode presents August's premieres. Carefully curated from a wealth of albums, because this is the only episode this month featuring the host. Expect a selection of impressive debuts (as many as seven), solid albums from American jazz musicians less well-known in Europe, two interesting Polish projects and a few international bands. The podcast is in Polish (Bemowo FM radio broadcast). Tune in and enjoy! Playlist Intro: Hank Levy “Whiplash" from Whiplash: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Varèse Sarabande) ...
Continue ReadingEmma Smith: Bitter Orange
by Richard J Salvucci
Some singers are so distinctive that it is tough to find the proper adjectives to describe them. Emma Smith has a memorable and arresting voice. She has, as musicians say, 'something,' which is a style that leaves no room for doubt. Second, she is not afraid of being herself and out there for all to hear. She controls the time; the time does not control her. And third, well, she is sort of the Larry Csonka of jazz singers. Right ...
Continue ReadingMohini Dey Plays Yoshi's
by Ronald Davis
A collection of photos from the Mohini Dey concert at Yoshi's Oakland in Oakland on September 10, 2025 featuring Mohini Dey, Marco Cirigliano, Jonathan Mones and Kash Iyengar . ...
Continue ReadingJoe Webb: Hamstrings & Hurricanes
by Neil Duggan
Open to all musical genres from the UK and Ireland, encompassing pop, rock, folk, urban, dance, jazz, blues, electronica and classical, the Mercury Prize stands as music's equivalent to literature's Booker Prize or art's Turner Prize. Past winners span from Arctic Monkeys and PJ Harvey to Arlo Parks, representing the award's diverse scope. Jazz has rarely featured among Mercury Prize winners, with Ezra Collective's Where I'm Meant To Be (Partisan, 2022) marking a historic breakthrough as the first ...
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