Peter Erskine, Bryan Lynch, Bria Skonberg, Carolyn Trowbridge & David Basse

We kick off Episode 954 of Neon Jazz with serious firepower—one of the most commanding voices in jazz today, especially out of Kansas City, David Basse. The acclaimed singer, drummer, radio host, and advocate sets the tone with music from his powerful 2025 album War Within. From there, we dive into the compelling artistry and stories behind Mark Christian Miller and Carolyn Trowbridge, before opening the floodgates to a wave of fresh, forward-thinking jazz. Expect standout cuts from bold modern voices like Mark Adams, Shunzo Ohno, Caleb Wheeler Curtis, Jared Hall, and Barry Green. Along the way, we spotlight 2026 releases from modern jazz giants Peter Erskine and Bryan Lynch, keeping the energy high and the musicianship world-class. We close things out with a dose of New Orleans spirit, courtesy of trumpeter Brian Skonberg and music from his 2026 album Brass. Turn it up and let it ride—dig the jazz, my friends.

Playlist

• David Basse "Like Jazz" War Within (Big Head Producations) 0:00
• Host talks 4:59
• Mark Adams "Vibrations" This is Neo-Soul (Down Jazz Records) 7:40
• Shunzo Ohno "Heroic Dance" Live at Joe's Pub (WeWantSounds) 12:26
• Host talks 16:25
• Caleb Wheeler Curtis "You Just Can't Keep The Music" Ritual (Chill Tone Records) 17:03
• Mark Christian Miller "Mr. Kicks" Strange Meadowlark (Sliding Jazz Door Productions) 23:10
• Host talks 27:48
• Brian Lynch "The Juggler" Torch Bearers (Holistic MusicWorks) 28:14
• Jared Hall "Little B's Poem" Hometown (Origin) 33:31
• Host talks 38:07
• Peter Erskine "Dear Chick" Peregrine (Hard Wag Records) 38:47
• Carolyn Trowbridge "Turtle Heart" Found Memories (Carolyn Trowbridge) 43:57
• Host talks 49:54
• Barry Greene "Green Street" Giants (Origin Records) 50:08
• Host talks 54:04
• Bria Skonberg "New Orleans Bump" Brass (Cellar Live) 55:00