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Branford Marsalis, Jennifer Madsen, Johnny Vidacovich, Howard Levy & Brian Culbertson

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We kick off the 930th episode of Neon Jazz with the ever-evolving jazz chameleon, Brian Culbertson, spinning sounds from his brand-new 2025 album Day Trip. From there, we flow into a groove featuring one of Culbertson's collaborators—the legendary Branford Marsalis. The journey continues with an eclectic mix of artists, from Richard Carr to Jimbo Ross, each adding their own vibrant color to the set. Along the way, we spotlight modern innovators like David Bode, Johnny Vidacovich, Howard Levy, and Sean Mason—all shaping the pulse of contemporary jazz. Then, superstar Rufus Wainwright joins forces with the Pacific Jazz Orchestra for a fresh and unexpected spin on "Mack the Knife." We close out this dynamic ride with the refined brilliance of Chris Rottmayer, showcasing tracks from his upcoming 2025 release Playing Favorites. Sit back, tune in, and dig the tasty jazz, my friends.

Playlist

  • Brian Culbertson "U-Turn" Day Trip (BCM Entertainment) 0:00
  • Host talks 5:01
  • Branford Marsalis "Show Me Your Ideas" Rustin Soundtrack (Netflix Music) 7:22
  • Richard Carr "Motorcycles in Medina" The Escarpment (Infrequent Seams) 11:34
  • Host talks 16:02
  • Rufus Wainwright with the Pacific Jazz Orchestra "Mack the Knife" Wainright Does Weill (Rock n Roll Credit Card) 17:18
  • David Bode "Happy People" Good Hang (Bespoke Jazz) 21:51
  • Host talks 28:54
  • Johnny Vidacovich "Out Da Box" Out Da Box (Paw Maw Music) 30:12
  • Jennifer Madsen "Body and Soul" Reimagine (Singbaby Productions) 34:28
  • Host talks 38:59
  • The Howard Levy 4 "Fade to Black" Live from Chicago EP {Balkan Samba Records) 40:08
  • Jimbo Ross "Twisted Blues" So Do It (Bodacious Records) 45:26
  • Host talks 49:15
  • Sean Mason "Rediscovery" A Breath of Fresh Air {Taylor Christian Records) 49:45
  • Host talks 53:53
  • Chris Rottmayer "Everything Happens to Me" Playing Favorites (Shifting Paradigm Records) 54:23

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