Jon Batiste, Frank Morgan, Jack Mouse & Jonah David

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Welcome to the 896th episode of Neon Jazz, where the groove never stops! We kick things off with the electrifying Jonah David, spinning a fresh cut from his highly anticipated 2025 album, Waltz for Eli. Then, we take a time-traveling leap back to 1955 for a sizzling classic—Frank Morgan's fiery rendition of "The Champ." This hour is stacked with groundbreaking sounds, featuring the bold innovations of Okonski, The Offline, and the John Lindvall Trio. Plus, we dive into fresh magic from the incomparable Jon Batiste as he reimagines the iconic "Saturday Night Live" theme. As the rhythm keeps rolling, expect stellar new music from Nick Hempton alongside Cory Weed, Tobias Meinhart, Ron Ledoux, and Brent Jarvis. We also take a heartfelt moment to honor the late, great Jack Mouse—an extraordinary drummer from Emporia, Kansas—whose impact on jazz will never fade. And to bring it all home, we close out with the ever-evolving Darryl Yokley and his powerhouse group, Sound Reformation. So, lean in, turn it up, and dig the jazz, my friends!

Playlist

• Jonah David "The Genius" Waltz for Eli (Swish Tap Records) 0:00
• Host talks 6:07
• Frank Morgan "The Champ" Frank Morgan (GNP Crescendo) 8:07
• Okonski "October" Entrance Music (Colemine Records) 13:11
• Host talks 16:35
• Jon Batiste "Saturday Night Live" Saturday Night (Verve) 18:03
• Offlines Project Feat Guy Mintus And Yinon Muallem "Les cigales" Les cigales (Deepmatter Records) 20:26
• Host talks 22:44
• Nick Hempton & Cory Weeds "Last Train from Overbook" Horns Locked (Cellar Live) 23:19
• Jack Mouse Bob Bowman, Dan Hearle "Soul Mates" Truth of the Matter (Seagull Records) 28:41
• Host talks 33:58
• Tobias Meinhart "After the Rain" Sonic River (Sonic River Records) 35:17
• John Lindvall Trio "End" End (Jazzland Recordings) 39:43
• Host talks 42:24
• Ron Ledoux Quartet "UFO 60's" Views, Visions & Destinations (Ron Ledoux) 42:51
• Brent Jarvis "Ebb and Flow" Dragonfly (Brent Jarvis) 47:25
• Host talks 53:08
• Darryl Yokley's Sound Reformation "El Pueblo" Un Mundo En Soledad (D-Yokes Records) 53:51

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