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Quincy Jones, Dan West, BLCK Madonna & Kate Olson

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We launch into the 951st episode of Neon Jazz with a fresh surge of energy, led by Seattle saxophonist Kate Olson and music from her 2026 release So It Goes. From there, we rewind to a true giant—Quincy Jones—spinning early cuts from his 1965 gem Quincy Plays for Pussycats, setting a timeless tone right out of the gate. The journey rolls forward with a dynamic mix of voices and visions, featuring Dan West, Flying High with Champian Fulton, Mike Clark and The Skipper, and Javier Nero. Along the way, we shine a light on compelling artists like BLCK Madonna, Aaron Irwin, and Mareille Merck—each adding their own spark to the evolving jazz landscape. We bring it all home with Joshua Achiron and music from his 2026 album Climbing, closing out an episode that moves, grooves, and ascends. Take the ride. Dig the climb.

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  • Kate Olson "Pink Mountain" So it Goes (OA2 Records) 0:00
  • Host talks 4:46
  • Quincy Jones "What's New Pussycat" Quincy Plays for Pussycats (Verve) 6:57
  • Dan West "Beeba" Presenting The Dan West Big Band (Wayside Records) 9:39
  • Host talks 17:11
  • Javier Nero "Seminole" Alkebulan (Outside in Music) 17:54
  • The BLCK Madonna "Afro Blue" Between the Lines (The BLCK Madonna) 23:15
  • Host talks 29:47
  • Flying High feat Champian Fulton Trio "Just for a Thrill" Still Soaring (Flying High Records) 30:59
  • Aaron Irwin "Spark" Spark (Adhyaropa Records) 36:33
  • Host talks 40:35
  • Mike Clark and The Skipper "Changing Emphasis" Daggerboard (Wide Hive Records) 41:44
  • Mareille Merck "Kaleidoskop I" Kaleidoskop (Fretboard Records) 46:42
  • Host talks 50:18
  • Joshua Achiron "The Papaya King" Climbing (Calligram Records) 51:42

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