Nathan Davis, Ella Fitzgerald, The Freedom Affair & Sam Sadigursky

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We kick off the 904th episode of Neon Jazz with the incredible clarinet work of Sam Sadigursky, showcasing fresh tracks from his brilliant The Solomon Diaries series. From there, we dive into the Record Store Day spirit, spinning timeless cuts from legends like The Heath Brothers and Nathan Davis. Next up, we ride the soulful waves of Kansas City's powerhouse supergroup, The Freedom Affair, before exploring the cutting-edge sounds of modern innovators like Ingi Bjarni, The Zoo Too Trio, and Jordan VanHemert. We also take a moment to celebrate seasoned masters of the craft, including Bill O'Connell, Kristina Koller, and Shelley Yoelin. And to close out the hour, we hand the spotlight to the dynamic saxophone virtuoso Chad LB. Buckle up and dig deep into this rich, vibrant hour of music, my friends.

Playlist

• Sam Sadigursky "Lev's Loops (for Ljova)" The Solomon Diaries Vol. IV (Adhyaropa Records) 0:00
• Host talks 4:48
• The Heath Brothers "Smilin' Billy Suite—Pt. II" Strata-East Record Store Day (Strata-East Records) 4:42
• Nathan Davis "Mister E" Happy Girl (Edel Germany) 9:11
• Host talks 12:28
• The Freedom Affair "Get My Share" The Freedom Affair (Coleman) 13:44
• Ingi Bjarni Skúlason "Uplift" Hope (Losen Records) 17:57
• Host talks 22:14
• Bill O'Connell "Cay-Man" Touch (Jojo Records) 24:42
• Jordan VanHemert "Here and Now" Survival of the Fittest (Origin) 29:26
• Host talks 34:59
• Ella Fitzgerald "Mack the Knife" Live in Berlin (Verve) 35:49
• Zoo Too Trio "O'Neil's Boy" Poetry Legroom (Shifting Paradigm) 40:46
• Host talks 44:37
• Kristina Koller "What the World Needs Now" Single (Feel Good Records) 45:27
• Shelley Yoelin and Gabriel Dactu Quintet "Rojo" Rojo (Scholz Productions) 49:25
• Host talks 52:54
• Chad Lefkowitz-Brown "Danny Boy" Time in a Bottle (Bandstand Presents) 54:01

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