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Wadada Leo Smith, Jakob Bro, Henry Threadgill, Gregg Belisle-Chi & More
by Ludovico Granvassu
Here is a playlist highlighting recent releases by some of the most adventurous players of our time, with a special focus on two pillars of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians--as the AACM marks its 60th anniversary--Wadada Leo Smith and Henry Threadgill.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted ...
Rico Jones, Liv Andrea Hauge, Tommy Smith, Gwilym Simcock & More
by Ludovico Granvassu
Enjoy a playlist that celebrates the “art of the impromptu"--live performance, spur-of-the-moment recording sessions, concerts released at lightning speed, and the joy of creating in the moment.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Rabbath Electric Orchestra “66 Grand Street" Amall (Heavenly Sweetness) 0:16 Host talks ...
Esmeralda Sella, Tomas Fujiwara, Roxana Amed, Wayne Horvitz & More
by Ludovico Granvassu
Jazz-inflected renditions of pop songs, Hammond B-3 romps, and magmatic textures make up a playlist which proves that great music rarely happens on major labels--or emerges from algorithms.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Roxana Amed “Salir de la melancolía" Todos los Fuegos (Sony) 0:16 ...
Rin Seo, Tino Tracanna, Webber/Morris Big Band, Yuhan Su & More
by Ludovico Granvassu
This time we dive into the music of adventurous large and mid-size ensembles rewriting the rules of how size can matter, then close with a burst of spiritual fire from New Zealand.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 The 8-Bit Big Band “Waluigi Pinball (From ...
Revolutionary Snake Ensemble, Dave Douglas, The Naked Boys, Funkwrench Blues & More
by Ludovico Granvassu
Psychedelic boogaloo jams, games of fantasy jazz, progressive funk influences and downtown vibes are the main ingredients of this fun playlist! Happy listening! Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Ari Joshua feat. Skerik, Delvon Lamarr, Grant Schroff “Scared of Eric" Synesthesia (Music Factory) 0:16 ...
Mulatu Astatke, Petter Eldh, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Tom Skinner & More
by Ludovico Granvassu
Enjoy another playlist that tries to prove that great music does not usually happen on a major label, or in a Spotify bunker somewhere, especially when it is music as eclectic and creative as this one. Happy listening! Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 ...
Carmen Staaf, Vincent Peirani, Rachel Eckroth, SML & More
by Ludovico Granvassu
Enjoy a few more memorable finds from our weekly listening so you can go straight to the heart of today's vibrant West Coast, East Coast and European jazz scenes.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Vincent Peirani “Time Reflections: Clessidra" Living Being IV (Time Reflections) ...
Zé Ibarra, Paolo Fresu, Timo Vollbrecht, Robin Holcomb, Peggy Lee & More
by Ludovico Granvassu
Here is another week-worth of sifting through the flood of new music to bring you the gems you'd never find on shuffle on streaming services.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Zé Ibarra “Transe" AFIM (Mr Bongo) 0:16 Host talks 3:25 The Charlie Rouse Band ...
Chad Taylor: He's Here, He's There, He's Everywhere!
by Ludovico Granvassu
Chad Taylor is so busy as leader, co-leader and special guest on countless new albums in 2025, that he--literally--seems to be here, and there, and everywhere (pretty much like Ted Lasso's Roy Kent!). Here is a quick guide to enjoy some of his current ubiquitousness.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. ...
Gustavo Cortiñas, Teis Semey, Bugge Wesseltoft, Alexander Hawkins & More
by Ludovico Granvassu
Stamp your jazz passport without packing a bag: this week's playlist gathers Scandinavian trailblazers, both fresh and seasoned, alongside British, Mexican, and Italian adventurers pushing jazz into new territory.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Teis Semey “Hippity Hoppity Abolish Private Property" En masse! (Loumi) ...
