Benny Golson, Orrin Evans, Logan Richardson and Miki Yamanaka

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Kicking off the 875th episode of Neon Jazz, we dive into something special—fresh sounds from a deeply personal project with Orrin Evans at the helm of the Captain Black Big Band. He is delivering powerful tracks from his 2024 release Walk a Mile in My Shoe. From there, we pause to honor the late, great Benny Golson, who passed away on September 21, 2024, at the age of 95. Next up, we spotlight Kansas City's established star, Logan Richardson, with material off his visionary new album The Science of Superstition. It is a bold statement from one of jazz's brightest talents. Veterans like Suzanne Pittson, Michael Jefry Stevens, and Dred Scott also step up with stellar new releases, adding depth and experience to the mix. It doesn't stop there. Fresh faces like Jake Noble, Mike Casey, and Sarah Hanahan bring their own exciting contributions, keeping the future of jazz in good hands. We wrap up this hour with the elegance of Japanese-born, NYC-based pianist Miki Yamanaka, showcasing her immense talent. So, sit back, tune in, and let the jazz flow, my friends.

Playlist

• Orrin Evans and the Captain Black Big Band "Sunday in New York" Walk a Mile in My Shoe (Imani Records) 0:00
• Host talks 4:37
• Benny Golson "Turning Point" Turning Point (Verve) 5:55
• Suzanne Pittson "Everything I Love" Emerge Dancing (Vineland Records) 9:51
• Host talks 13:22
• Logan Richardson "Sauce" The Science of Superstition (WAX Industry) 14:26
• Jake Noble "The Push Factor" Letting Go of a Dream (Jake Noble) 15:42
• Host talks 20:51
• Mike Casey "Universal Gratitude" Valencia (Mike Casey) 21:53
• The Lillard-Stevens Sextet "The Love of my Life" Keepers of the Flame (The Lillard-Stevens Sextet) 27:20
• Host talks 34:04
• Dred Scott Trio "Lulu" Cali Mambo (Ropeadope) 34:59
• Sarah Hanahan "We Bop!" Among Giants (Blue Engine Records) 39:36
• Host talks 46:31
• The Joymakers "Goofy Dust Rag" Down Where the Bluebonnets Grow (Ropeadope) 47:10
• Omer Leshem "Cape Town Song" Play Space (Ubuntu Music) 47:36
• Host talks 52:45
• Miki Yamanaka "I Wish I Knew" Chance (Cellar Live) 53:36

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