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A Few More of My Favorite 2023 Jazz Things, Part 1

by Ludovico Granvassu
December 23, 2023

This week we focus on the songs that have made us smile, tap our feet, reflect and keep our optimism in spite of the dire state of the world during the past two months. We hope they'll have the same effect on you. Happy listening! Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. ...

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Zsòfia Boros, Filippo Sala, Azat Bayazitov, Ron Blake & More

by Ludovico Granvassu
December 19, 2023

Emerging saxophonists, emerging guitarists, established masters, and the good feeling that we're in the middle of a great time for jazz where tradition and innovation bring about tons of good music.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Freddy DeBoe “Lora Blu" Lora Blu--Single (Daptone) 0:16 ...

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Sullivan Fortner, Elsa Nilsson, Isaiah Collier, Endea Owens & More

by Ludovico Granvassu
December 16, 2023

Stevie Wonder, Maya Angelou, Ryuichi Sakamoto, the crazy world we live in, and the world immigrants left behind are some of the sources of inspiration of the intriguing music featured this week.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Isaiah Collier “Retreat" Parallel Universe (Night Dreamer) ...

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Yuhan Su, Sam Eastmond, Vanessa Perica, Chien Chien Lu & More

by Ludovico Granvassu
December 13, 2023

This time around we play with an unusual idea, alternating big band albums with albums recorded by vibraphone players. “Why?" you may ask... For no particular reason, other than the fact that we realized these tunes flow well together.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 ...

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Jonathan Suazo, Carlos Niño, Wayne Horvitz, André 3000 & More

by Ludovico Granvassu
December 12, 2023

We open this week's edition with a few projects that represent the essence of the world fusion that is taking place in these modern times, and we close it with a few projects that gravitate around that music catalyst that Carlos Niño is. In between, projects that will let your fantasy fly.Happy listening!

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André Roligheten, Angelica Sanchez, Ron Horton, Bright Magus & More

by Ludovico Granvassu
December 5, 2023

This episode features music inspired by Miles Davis, Andrew Hill and Buddy Emmons, but also by the Amazon Forest and the rivers of the Brazilian North-East.Happy Listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Bright Magus “Long Legs" Jungle Corner (Irma) 0:16 Host talks 5:20 André Roligheten ...

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Nicole Johänntgen, Antonio Lizana, Henri Texier, Tiziano Tononi & More

by Ludovico Granvassu
December 2, 2023

This time we bring you jazz that refuses to respect boundaries, or “Somethin' Else from Somewher' Else." In this episode we illustrate how jazz is arguably the most welcoming music genre of all, perfectly blending with musical traditions from around the world, from Native American and Latin American roots to Fado, Flamenco, Baroque British music and ...

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Ava Mendoza, Daniel Karlsson, Makiko Hirabayashi, Hannah Marks & More

by Ludovico Granvassu
November 28, 2023

From wall of sound albums to projects of sparse beauty, this week we cover the whole sonic gamut, with a special attention to the trio format, because... three is the perfect jazz number!Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" Mondo Jazz Theme 0:00 Daniel Karlsson Trio ...

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Nicholas Payton, Mareike Wiening, Arthur Kell, A Tonic for the Troops & More

by Ludovico Granvassu
November 25, 2023

A playlist featuring musicians paying tribute to the music that inspired them to do what they do, be it electric jazz or R&B of the '70s and '80s, the Mississippi Blues of the '40s and '50s, and the music of their mentors. The second half features three compelling albums featuring tight bands led by forward looking ...

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Mark Turner, Henry Hey, Miki Yamanaka, Legraux Tobrogoï, Bobby Kapp & More

by Ludovico Granvassu
November 21, 2023

Mark Turner is here, is there, is everywhere, both on the East Coast where he was once based and on the West Coast where he lives now. And this playlist features some of his recent recordings as leader or sideman. The rest of the playlist features remarkable medium and large size ensembles, and the beautiful album ...