Pat Metheny, Mitch Dalton, Audrey Ochoa, Ben Wolfe & Nolatet

Kicking off the 958th Episode of Neon Jazz is the adventurous New Orleans-based ensemble Nolatet, featuring bassist James Singleton, drummer Johnny Vidacovich, vibraphonist/percussionist Mike Dillon, and pianist Brian Haas, with the title track from their hypnotic 2026 release Somethin' to Relax With. From there, we journey through a rich landscape of jazz brilliance with legendary voices and innovators like Terry Waldo, Pete Mills, Ben Wolfe, and the iconic Pat Metheny. Along the way, we spotlight inspired artistry from Audrey Ochoa, Mitch Dalton, and Cameron Washington of The Lazy Californians. It's another deeply curated hour of adventurous sounds, soulful grooves, and timeless jazz energy designed to move your spirit and elevate your day. As always, enjoy the jazz, my friends.

Playlist

• Nolatet "Somethin' To Relax With" Somethin' To Relax With (Royal Potato Family) 0:00
• Host talks 4:59
• Terry Waldo "Kansas City Stomp" Treasury Volume 3 (Turtle Bay Records) 7:40
• Audrey Ochoa "Maintenance Phase" The Sorceress (Chronograph Records) 12:26
• Host talks 16:25
• Pete Mills "Up To Go Down" This is Now (Mighty Ernie Records) 17:03
• Chicago Soul Jazz Collective "So Alive, Pt. 2" No Wind and No Rain (Calligram Records) 23:10
• Host talks 27:48
• Andrea Miller "Blue Skies" Let Our Love Take Wing (Andrea Miller) 28:14
• Mitch Dalton "First Thoughts Are Best" Out of the Shadows (Regius Recordings) 33:31
• Host talks 38:07
• Abate Berihun & The Addis Ken Project "Des Des" Any Time After Now (Origin Records) 38:47
• Lazy Californians "Busted Key Stomp" Back to San Francisco (Angel Island Records) 43:57
• Host talks 49:54
• Ben Wolfe "Always Four" Any Time After Now (Bespoke Jazz) 50:08
• Host talks 54:04
• Pat Metheny "In On It" Side-Eye III (Pat Metheny Productions) 55:00