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Quincy Jones, David Bixler, Branford Marsalis & Ben Kono

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Welcome to the 880th episode of Neon Jazz, where we dive into a fresh journey of sound and talent. We kick things off with the gifted woodwinds player Ben Kono and his group, featuring music from his highly anticipated 2024 album Voyages. From there, we venture into the works of the late, great Bob Berg, who shared a musical journey with Ben. Then, it's a feast of jazz veterans as we celebrate the year's end—artists like David Friesen and The Lux Quartet, led by the remarkable talents of Myra Medford and Allison Miller. Next, we spotlight a new generation with inspiring performances by Alex LoRe, Kyle Brooks, and Hayoung Lyou. Finally, we bid farewell to the legendary Quincy Jones, revisiting his early big band days. Join us and dig into the jazz, my friends.

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  • Ben Kono Group "Belong" Voyages (Nineteen-Eight Records) 0:00
  • Host talks 6:54
  • Bob Berg "Shapes" New Birth (Newedition) 9:28
  • David Friesen "Luxury Liner" A Light Shining Through (Origin) 14:51
  • Host talks 18:38
  • Lux Quartet "23 Januarys" Tomorrow Land (Enja Yellowbird) 19:59
  • Alex LoRe "I Remember You" Motivity (Outside in Music) 25:57
  • Host talks 30:19
  • Branford Marsalis Quartet "Bullworth" Requiem (Sony) 31:32
  • Kyle Brooks "Chrysalis" Chrysalis (Kyle Brooks) 38:12
  • Host talks 43:30
  • David Bixler "I'll Get the Bags" Show Me the Justice (Bixxlixx Music) 43:38
  • Hayoung Lyou "Negotiation" (Endectomorph Records) 48:02
  • Host talks 50:42
  • Quincy Jones "A Change of Pace" The Birth of a Band (Verve Records) 52:41

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