Michael Wolff, Laufey, Bob Curnow and Bob Schlesinger

From the soul of Denver's own Bob Schlesinger, we launch into another irresistible hour of Neon Jazz with episode 923. This one's packed with flavor—starting with Bob himself and moving into the legendary Michael Wolff, plus a wave of fresh sounds lighting up Summer 2025. You'll hear the brilliance of Steve Rosenbloom and his Big Band, Jim Witzel, Alberto Pibiri, and Jason Forsythe. Along the way, we mix in some unexpected gems—lush vibes from Laufey, island grooves courtesy of The Waitiki 7, and a deep cut from Doug Sours. The Lawrence University Jazz Ensemble even delivers a bold, jazzed-up cover of Radiohead's "All I Need." And for the grand finale, we drop the needle on a timeless masterpiece: Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus, and Max Roach's "Warm Valley"—a closing track that reminds us why this music never fades. So lean in, turn it up, and dig the jazz, my friends.

Playlist

• Bob Schlesinger "It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)" Falling from Earth (Dogmatic Music) 0:00
• Host talks 6:32
• Michael Wolff "Street Car" Sunny Day (Sunnyside Records) 8:50
• Steve Rosenbloom Big Band "In a Foppish Sort of Way" San Francisco 1948 (9543105 DK Records) 13:41
• Host talks 18:16
• Jim Witzel Quartet "Very Early" Very Early (Joplin & Sweeney) 18:45
• Laufey "Mr. Eclectic" A Matter of Time (Vingolf Records) 23:05
• Host talks 25:11
• Alberto Pibiri "Jingle" A New World (Alberto Pibiri) 26:07
• The Waitiki 7 "Yellow Bird" Exotica Reborn In Studio And Live At House Without A Key (Waitiki 7) 29:33
• Host talks 33:58
• Lawrence Univ. Jazz Ensemble "All I Need" Radiohead Jazz Project {Lawrence Univ. Jazz Ensemble) 34:41
• Doug Sours "Bubble Man" Dream World (Doug Sours) 39:50
• Host talks 42:34
• The Bob Curnow Big Band "Connections: Pretty Darling" Home at Last {Bob Curnow) 43:46
• Jason Forsythe "It's Got to be Sweetness" It's About Time (Hoilistic Music Works) 47:57
• Host talks 51:07
• Duke Ellington Trio w Max Roach & Charles Mingus "Warm Valley" Money Jungle (Blue Note) 52:06