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Miles Davis, Helen Merrill, Charlie Apicella & Aretha Tillotson

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We open the 945th episode of Neon Jazz with a bold and beautiful statement from rising Canadian artist Aretha Tillotson, drawn from her 2025 release Kinda Out West. That spark sets the tone as we move into fresh cuts from Brian Clayton, Charlie Apicella, Rich Siegel, and Kenny Reichert—each bringing their own edge and energy to the hour. We then spotlight new music from Alma Micic, offering a graceful tribute to the living legend Helen Merrill, before diving into the impressive chops of Bruno D'Ambra and Laurent Zliani. We also get into music from the hip LA-band called Nutty full of rock to jazz magic. To bring it all home, we close with timeless magic from Miles Davis' legendary quintet, featured on a powerful 2024 re-release. Settle in and savor this flavor-rich hour of jazz, my friends—it's one you won't want to miss.

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  • Aretha Tillotson "Jill of All" Kinda Out West (Bent River Records) 0:00
  • Host talks 4:52
  • Brian Claxton "Carry You" Here Goes Noting (Claxtone Music) 7:19
  • Nutty "50 Ways to Shake You Fever" Live at Baked Potato (Nutty) 13:00
  • Host talks 18:36
  • Charlie Apicella and Iron City "Remembering BB King" Live in NYC (OA2 Records) 19:54
  • Alma Micic "Lilac Wine" Lilac Wine (Venus Records) 24:44
  • Host talks 29:11
  • Helen Merrill "Comes Love" Helen Merrill with Strings (Verve) 30:26
  • Rich Siegel "Spring Again" It's Always Been You (Rich Siegel ) 33:24
  • Host talks 36:31
  • Kenny Reichert "Spheres" Live in Chicago {Shifting Paradigm Records) 37:31
  • Bruno D'Ambra "Ain't Nobody" Single (Bruno D'Ambra) 43:22
  • Host talks 47:44
  • Laurent Ziliani "Skybound" Skybound (Laurent Ziliani) 48:42
  • Host talks 52:47
  • Miles Davis "How Am I To Know" _The New Miles Davis Quintet (Concord) 54:13

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