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A Few More of My Favorite 2024 Jazz Things - Part 1
by Ludovico Granvassu
From time to time, we take stock of the most exciting releases that have landed on our desk... and hard drive. Usually, we do it twice a year, in June and in December. However, we have already accumulated so much great material since June that there was no point in waiting until December to start sharing ...
Alden Hellmuth, Ben Wendel, Kris Davis, Franco D'Andrea, Gato Barbieri & More
by Ludovico Granvassu
Master saxophonists of yesterday and today, piano trios from both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, and a piano-bouzouki duo exploring uncharted territories should give you plenty of pleasure and surprises in this week's Mondo Jazz set.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Ben Wendel “Tao" ...
Brad Shepik, Elsa Nilsson, Layale Chaker, Elephant9, Terje Rypdal
by Ludovico Granvassu
The love of nature is at the heart of the three albums by Elsa Nilsson, Brad Shepik and Layale Chaker that open today's set, which is then wrapped-up by the slow but unstoppable crescendo of Norwegian prog icons, Elephant9 and their very special guest, Terje Rypdal. Happy listening! Playlist Ben Allison ...
Ella Zirina, Jimmy Villotti, Robin Holcomb, Giancarlo Tossani & More
by Ludovico Granvassu
Enjoy a set focusing on guitar players, Italian cult musicians at the intersection of jazz and many other genres, Northern European rising stars and poets trapped in the bodies of musicians. Happy listening! Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 AHL6 “Party" What happened to Eternity? ...
The Jazz Worlds of James Baldwin - Part 2
by Ludovico Granvassu
Here is the second part of an edition of Mondo Jazz celebrating the birth of James Baldwin, 100 years ago in Harlem, through the countless connections between his life and work, the music he loved and the music he inspired.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" ...
The Jazz Worlds of James Baldwin - Part 1
by Ludovico Granvassu
The centennial of writer and civil rights activist James Baldwin offers a great opportunity to look into the call and response which has been going on, for decades, between Baldwin's inner world and the world of jazz. Here is a set featuring music inspired by his writings and tunes by musicians we was connected with.
Monique Chao, Kit Downes, Kurt Elling, Ben Kono & More
by Ludovico Granvassu
Henry Hey, Kurt Elling and Kit Downes provide the thread of today's set, which also focuses on the large ensembles led by Monique Chao, Ben Kono and Rob Mazurek.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Monique Chao Jazz Orchestra “Chester Is Boss" Time Chamber (Da ...
Kathrine Windfeld, Wolfgang Muthspiel, François Houle, Benoît Delbecq & More
by Ludovico Granvassu
A call and response between the North American and European scenes, covering anything from solo Etudes to Hammond trios, Zappa to Yoruba roots and modern day master arrangers.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Parlor Greens “Parlor Strut" In Green We Dream (Colemine) 0:16 Host ...
Ohad Talmor, Marco Mezquida, Maurizio Giammarco, Ben Solomon & More
by Ludovico Granvassu
Here is a set focusing on great contemporary saxophone players and on jazz projects shaped by a confluence of genres, from Brazilian popular music to flamenco, to classical music.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Ryan Keberle & Catharsis “Vera Cruz" Music Is Connection (Alternate ...
Sofia Jernberg, Slow Poke, Chris Jennings, Kalle Kalima & More
by Ludovico Granvassu
This playlist is a case study in low-simmering and yet scorching music, handle with care! Happy listening! Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Chris Jennings 5 Ways Home “Ornette's Friends & Neighbours Too “ Boy She's The Dandy (Eden River) 0:16 Host talks 5:03 ...
