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Kalia Vandever, Binker Golding, Miles Davis, Alex Sipiagin & More New Releases

by Ludovico Granvassu
May 21, 2022

The spotlight on emerging trombonist Kalia Vandever, Binker Golding midwestern fantasies, a version of “Bitches Brew" (the song) from before Bitches Brew (the album), and much more in this set.Happy listening!PlaylistBen Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Ghost Funk Orchestra, Ben Pirani “Can't Get Out Your Own ...

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A Different Drummer, Pt. 7: Rudy Royston’s Higher Calling

by Karl Ackermann
May 18, 2022

A look at Rudy Royston's resume tells you that the drummer should be more recognized. Royston has racked up credits with Nate Wooley, Jon Irabagon, Tom Harrell, Aruán Ortiz, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Bill Frisell, JD Allen, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Ron Miles, Noah Preminger, Ben Allison, Tim Ries, Alex Sipiagin, Linda May Han Oh, Bruce Barth, Don Byron, ...

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Mathis Picard, Deanna Witkowski, Aki Takase, Anna Webber & More New Releases

by Ludovico Granvassu
May 17, 2022

Modern piano rooted in the tradition, timeless playful tongue-in cheek elegance, and two tributes to the great Herbie Nichols in this set.Happy listening!PlaylistBen Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Mathis Picard feat. Savannah Harris “Woodland Fantasy [Live]" Live at the Museum (Outside In) 0:16 Host talks 5:43 ...

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Charles Mingus, Rosa Brunello, Billy Mohler, Brian Jackson & More New Releases

by Ludovico Granvassu
May 14, 2022

The Mingus centennial, of course. But first and foremost a celebration of living musicians while they're alive and kicking and engaged in their latest projects.Happy listening!PlaylistBen Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Rémi Panossian Trio “BBQ" Happy Birthdé (Regarts) 0:16 Host talks 4:34 Various Artists—Billy Bang “The ...

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Kahil El'Zabar, Kyoto Jazz Sextet, Peter Somuah, Kevin Eubanks & More New Releases

by Ludovico Granvassu
May 10, 2022

Music from garages, cyberspace and outer space, tributes and collaborations, and all around good energy in this set...Happy listening!PlaylistBen Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Wolcott Curran Collective “Any Number of Things" Any Number of Things—Single (Clockwork) 0:16 Host talks 4:18 Kahil El'Zabar Quartet “Eddie Harris" A ...

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Ravel, Chopin & Debussy for Jazzheads

by Ludovico Granvassu
May 7, 2022

In the second part of this week's exploration of jazz inspired by classical music, we focus on projects in tribute to the works of three composers that have influenced scores of jazz musicians, Maurice Ravel, Frédéric Chopin and Claude Debussy. Happy listening! PlaylistBen Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng ...

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Stravisnky, Satie, Purcell for Jazzheads + Symphonic jazz

by Ludovico Granvassu
May 3, 2022

Spurred by a number of recent albums, this week's edition of Mondo Jazz focuses on projects that blur the lines between jazz music and classical music. This segment's playlist features inspired and open interpretations of works by Igor Stravinsky, Erik Satie, Henry Purcell as well as recent jazz compositions that are rooted in the classical canon. ...

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Emma Rawicz, Gerald Clayton, Iiro Rantala, Stefanie Kunckler & Other New Releases

by Ludovico Granvassu
April 30, 2022

Welcome to the second half of our weekly perusal of new and upcoming albums. In this segment, a special focus on pianists and emerging European artists. Happy listening! PlaylistBen Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Emma Rawicz “Voodoo" Voodoo--Single (Bridge the Gap) 0:16 Host talks 5:46 Mário ...

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Stephanie McKay, Timo Lassy, Alexander Hawkins, Kit Downes & Other New Releases

by Ludovico Granvassu
April 26, 2022

Welcome back to our weekly tasting menu of the best new jazz delicacies the international scene has to offer. This week we highlight two releases that draw attention to historic developments with stellar rosters of contributing artists, Music for Ukraine and Black Lives—from Generation to Generation, and on the brand new album by the Michael Leonhart ...

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Hermeto Pascoal, Somi, Leo Genovese, Melissa Aldana & More New Releases

by Ludovico Granvassu
April 23, 2022

Somi's tribute to Miriam Makeba and a previously unreleased wild live recording by Hermeto Pascoal bookend an episode replete with beautiful new albums, with a special focus on Latin America, Caribbean and European artists.Happy listening!PlaylistBen Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Somi “House of the Rising Sun" ...