Jeff Hamilton, Charles McPherson & The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra

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From one of the finest drummers in the jazz world, we begin the 694th Episode of Neon Jazz with Jeff Hamilton and a song off his latest album. We also profile a host of musicians releasing some quality new music including Bobby Wiens, Chico Pinheiro, David Gilmore and Charles McPherson. We say goodbye to actor and banjo player who dabbled in the jazz arts, George Segal. We wrap up this episode with the big sound of The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. Enjoy the jazz.

Playlist

• Jeff Hamilton "Make Me Rainbows" Catch Me If You Can (Capri Records) 00:00
• Host talks 4:32
• Canadian Brass with George Segal "That's a Plenty" Basin Street (Sony Classical) 7:51
• Bobby Wiens "Little Rascal on a Rock" Talking Drums (Cellar Live) 10:49
• Host talks 16:48
• Wayne Shorter "Footprints" The Life and Music of Wayne Shorter (Columbia/Legacy) 18:02
• Chico Pinheiro "City of Dreams" City of Dreams (Buriti) 23:57
• Host talks 29:17
• Duke Ellington and his Orchestra "Tishomingo Blues" Roaring 20s (HotJazz) 30:47
• David Gilmore "Cyclic Episode" From Here to Here (Criss Cross Jazz) 33:28
• Host talks 38:41
• Charles McPherson "After the Dance" Jazz Dance Suites (CHAZZ MACK MUSIC) 39:49
• Leonardo Radicchi "The Hope" Mediterranea (Alfamusic) 42:17
• Host talks 46:53
• Matt Haviland "Arietis" Someting to Say (Connotation Records) 47:41
• Host talks 53:07
• The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra "Sophisticated Lady" Can I Persuade You (Planet Arts) 53:52