Articles by David W. Daniels
Monktober continues with covers from Abbey Lincoln, Art Blakey, Chick Corea, and Billy Higgins. Also new music from Janis Siegel, Bobby Watson, and Others
by David W. Daniels
In addition to the musicians mentioned in the title, this edition of Exploration includes newly released music from Tommy Flanagan, Amber Weekes, Ray Russell, and more. Birthdays for Freddy Cole, Roy Hargrove, Kazumi Watanabe, and others are recognized.Playlist Chick Corea and Eddie Gomez and Paul Motian “Little Rootie Tootie" from Further Explorations (Concord Jazz) 00:00 Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane “Sweet And Lovely" from Thelonious Monk Quartet With John Coltrane--At Carnegie Hall (Blue Note/Thelonious) 13:24 John Coltrane “Traneing ...
Continue Reading...Happy 109th Birthday Thelonious Monk! His Music Interpreted by Himself, Ralph Peterson, Carmen Bradford, and Others
by David W. Daniels
It is “Monktober" and we are celebrating the 10-10-1917 birthday of one of the greatest piano composers in jazz--Mr. Thelonious Sphere Monk. In addition to the artists named in the title, we have tribute compositions from Dr. Lonnie Smith, Carlos Henriquez, and his son T.S. Monk. Additional artists interpreting Monk's compositions include Blue Mitchell, Larry Goldings, Roy Ayers, and lots more. Playlist Alchemy Sound Project “Beta" from Further Explorations (Artist Recordings Collective) 00:00 Cedar Walton “Pannonica" from The ...
Continue Reading...Classics from John Coltrane, Horace Silver, Others; New Music from Christine Tobin, Bobby Watson, Carmen Lundy and More
by David W. Daniels
In addition to the artists in the title, this edition of Exploration honors the birthdays of Patrice Rushen, Dave Holland, Jean-Luc Ponty, and others. Playlist Charles McPherson “Explorations" from McPherson's Mood (Prestige) 00:00 John Coltrane “Naima (Take 1)" from Blue World (Impulse!/Verve Label Group) 7:50 Miles Davis “A Night In Tunisia" from The Musings Of Miles (Prestige) 12:18 Ella Fitzgerald and Count Basie “Ain't Misbehavin'" from Ella And Basie! (Verve) 19:37 Art Blakey and Kenny Burrell “Swingin'" from ...
Continue Reading...Happy 100th Birthday John Coltrane! His Music, Performed by Him and by Sonny Fortune, Bobby Watson, Stanley Turrentine, and Others
by David W. Daniels
Honoring the music and legacy of John Coltrane the day after his 100th birthday. In addition to the artists named in the title interpreting his music, we've included music about Coltrane ("Lady Day and John Coltrane," Giacomo Gates) and music not written by him but associated strongly with him ("Afro Blue" and “Bemsha Swing").Playlist John Coltrane “Blue Train" from Blue Train (Blue Note) 00:00 David Murray “Giant Steps" from Octet Plays Trane (Justin Time) 18:00 John Coltrane and ...
Continue Reading...Preview of John Coltrane special; Birthday recognition for Jon Hendricks, Oliver Lake, and others
by David W. Daniels
In addition to previewing next week's John Coltrane special and the named birthday recognitions, this episode of Exploration includes classics from Bobby Hutcherson, Harold Land, and others. New music from Terje Gewalt, Branford Marsalis with Dianne Reeves, and Ross Valory are also included. Playlist John Coltrane “A Love Supreme Pt. 1: Acknowledgement" from A Love Supreme (Impulse!) 00:00 Abbey Lincoln “Africa" from People In Me (Philips) 10:38 Eric Alexander “Wise One" from Chicago To New York (Cellar Music) ...
Continue Reading...Cassandra Wilson Tribute (RIP); New Music from Joey DeFrancesco, Doug Webb, and Others
by David W. Daniels
Additional music in the show includes new music from Sullivan Fortner, Stella Cole, and More. Recognizing this week's jazz musician birthdays with music from Sonny Rollins, Brian Lynch, Hiram Bullock, and others.Playlist Cassandra Wilson} “Autumn Nocturne" from <em> Blue Skies </em> (JMT) 00:00 </li> <li> {{m: Steve Coleman “Soul Melange" from Sine Die (Pangaea) 12:09 Greg Osby “Season Of Renewal" from Season Of Renewal (JMT) 15:56 Cassandra Wilson “Last Train To Clarksville" from New Moon Daughter (Blue Note) ...
Continue Reading...Happy Birthday to Dave Liebman, Peter Bernstein, (the late) Horace Silver, and others; newly released music from Ali Ryerson, Houston Person, and More
by David W. Daniels
In addition to the musicians named in the title, this week's show features classic jazz from John Coltrane, Astrud Gilberto, Thelonious Monk, and others. Birthday recognition for Kenny Dorham, Clifford Jordan, Lois Deloatch, and other artists with birthdays this week.Playlist Mark Sherman “Explorations"--from Family First (City Hall) 00:00 John Coltrane “Giant Steps"--from Giant Steps (Atlantic) 9:52 Bobby Timmons “Moanin'"--from The Best Of Bobby Timmons (Compilation) (Riverside) 14:34 Charles Tolliver “Lil's Paradise"--from Paper Man (Arista/Freedom) 20:01 Astrud Gilberto “Non-Stop ...
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August Keyboard Special with Larry Goldings, Omar Sosa, Hiromi, and Others; Birthday Recognition for Wayne Shorter, Jim Beard, and More
by David W. Daniels
In addition to the keyboardists and jazz artists named in the title, music is featured from Joe Alterman, Herbie Hancock, Oscar Peterson, and many others. Also birthday acknowledgement for Larry Goldings, Bennie Maupin, and Brad Mehldau. Playlist Don Friedman “Park Row"--from Dreams And Explorations (Riverside) 00:00 Larry Goldings and Peter Bernstein and Bill Stewart “FU Donald"--from Perpetual Pendulum (Smoke Sessions) 8:12 Brad Mehldau “Dream's Monk"--from Progression: The Art Of The Trio, Vol. 5 (Warner Brothers) 13:09 Weather Report ...
Continue Reading...Classic Jazz from Freddie Hubbard, Art Blakey, and Others; Happy Birthday to Tim Hagans, Vernon Reid, and More
by David W. Daniels
In addition to the musicians above, this week's Exploration show includes classic jazz from Nina Simone, Bob, James, and others. Also new music from Helen Sung Big Band, Cory Wong with Joshua Redman, and more. Recognizing the birthdays of Art Farmer, Alvin Queen, Steve Smith, and others.Playlist Dominik Kisiel Exploration Quartet “Don't Lose Yourself" from Exploration (Alpaka) 00:00 Nina Simone “The Backlash Blues" from Nuff Said! (RCA Victor) 11:01 Freddie Hubbard “Backlash" from Backlash (Atlantic) 13:50 Bobby Hutcherson ...
Continue Reading...Birthday Remembrances for Jack DeJohnette, Mulgrew Miller, and others
by David W. Daniels
In addition to the musicians named in the headline, we recognize the birthdays of Ben Sidran, Patti Austin, Oscar Peterson, and others. More classic jazz from Sonny Rollins, Gene Krupa wih Anita O'Day, and additional artists. Newly released music from Tommy Smith, Joe Alterman, David Sanchez, and more.Playlist Grachan Moncur III “Sonny's Back!" from Exploration (Capri) 00:00 Sonny Rollins “The Bridge" from The Best Of The Complete RCA Victor Recordings (Compilation) (RCA Victor) 6:34 Kenny Burrell “Yes Baby" ...
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