Jazz Articles about Corcoran Holt

About Corcoran Holt

Album Review

AS IS, featuring Al & Stacey Schulman: Crazy World

Read "Crazy World" reviewed by Katchie Cartwright

by Katchie Cartwright
May 1, 2026

What does it take to turn a romantic Cole Porter song into a powerful nine-minute protest piece? The band AS IS teases it out with a bit of a false trail to begin with: a tasty little scat intro, nicely-arranged. You might not suspect. Stacey Schulman brings the head in with a slight tweak to the lyric ("From this moment on, we can see clear: only truth can fight fear..."). Jeff Tain Watts launches what becomes a shipload of hydrodynamic ...

Radio & Podcasts

Classic jazz from Hazel Scott, Johnny Griffin, and others; recently released from Christopher McBride, Simon Mogul, and more

by David W. Daniels
April 7, 2026

Music as described in the title, and additional classics from Cannonball Adderley, Carmen McRae, and others. Recently released music courtesy of Ulysses Owens Jr., Jeremy Pelt, Brian Jackson, and more. Birthday acknowledgements for Booker Little, Dave Stryker, Larry Coryell, and others.Playlist David Leonhardt Trio “Late Night Blues" from Explorations (Big Bang) 00:00 Phineas Newborn Jr “Sneakin' Around" from The Classic Albums 1956--1962 (Compilation) (Enlightenment) 6:16 Cannonball Adderley “Unit 7" from Nancy Wilson/Cannonball Adderley (Capitol) 10:36 Hazel Scott “Mountain ...

Radio & Podcasts

Corcoran Holt, Luke Norris, and Orchestre National de Jazz

by Jerome Wilson
April 1, 2026

This program features new releases by Corcoran Holt and Luke Norris as well as older music by David Sanborn and the Orchestre National de Jazz.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 OKB Trio “El Padrino" from The Ing... (QJOG) 00:41 Omer Avital Qantar “New York Paradox" from New York Paradox (Zamzama) 5:07 Host Speaks 13:05 Wayne Horvitz and Pigpen “Stupid" ...

Radio & Podcasts

New Music From Holt, Mehler, Litzie, And More

by Bob Osborne
March 26, 2026

This collection is designed as a sophisticated exploration of contemporary jazz, traversing the boundary between structured melody and avant-garde expression. The sequence balances rhythmic vitality with expansive, experimental soundscapes, offering a rich contrast between technical brilliance and raw emotional depth. Featuring a diverse array of instrumental textures and evocative vocal moments, the playlist provides a comprehensive look at the genre's modern evolution.Playlist Corcoran Holt “Transition Blues" from Freedom of Art(Holthouse Music) 00:00 Elan Mehler “Renee Said" from Renee ...

Radio & Podcasts

Jeremy Pelt, Corcoran Holt, Dan West, Cynthia Scott and more

by Benjamin Boddie
March 12, 2026

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Jeremy Pelt, Corcoran Holt, Dan West, Cynthia Scott, Mark Tonelli, Tom Lippincott, Benjie Porecki, Kurt Elling & WDR Big Band, Bill Frisell, Chris Parker Septet, Pat Bianchi, Monika Herzig, Greg Rahn, Diane Marino, Betty Bryant, Charlie Apicella & Iron City, Melissa Aldana, The Falconaires, Nicole McCabe, Dave Stryker, Joel Ross, NOLA Resistance Quintet, Scott Silbert Quartet, Roderick Harper, Rick Roe, Joe Magnarelli, Dave Slonaker Big Band, Darren Litzie, Donald Harrison, and more.

Album Review

Benjamin Boone: Caught in the Rhythm

Read "Caught in the Rhythm" reviewed by Paul Rauch

by Paul Rauch
September 28, 2023

The connection between poetry and jazz music is a delicate one. It has been documented so infrequently, in performance and recordings, that one still conjures the flicker of an image of Jack Kerouac reading in some dark Greenwich Village cafe with Steve Allen or Zoot Sims, surrounded by beret-wearing, cappuccino-sipping beatniks. The work of Fresno-based saxophonist Benjamin Boone has assisted in widening that view through four albums recorded for the Origin Records label, including the fourth, Caught in the Rhythm ...

Album Review

Steve Turre: Generations

Read "Generations" reviewed by Dave Linn

by Dave Linn
April 25, 2023

Generations is a wonderful exploration of the bop and post-bop era. Steve Turre both looks back to his roots while encouraging the next generation of musicians to find their voice. It's a position he's eminently qualified for, considering the artists he has played with and his tenure as a long-time jazz educator. Trombone players have a unique place in the sound created in a small jazz band. Their parts helped blend and define any given melody. On this ...