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Catherine Russell, Wobjie, Steven Bernstein, Umberto Petrin & More New Releases

by Ludovico Granvassu
March 5, 2022

Good vibes, genre-bending projects, charismatic singers and creative use of electronics are the defining features of this set of recent and upcoming albums.Happy listening!PlaylistBen Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Steven Bernstein's Millennial Territory Orchestra “Yes We Can" Good Time Music (Community Music, Vol. 2) (Royal Potato ...

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Laufey, Brian Auger, Nathalie Cressman, Charlie Gabriel & More New Releases

by Ludovico Granvassu
March 1, 2022

Duos galore in this set and an inter-generational array of artists, ranging from young up-and-comers in their early 20s to revered octogenarians delving into their vaults... or making their leader-debut! And much more... Happy listening! PlaylistBen Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Natalie Cressman, Ian Faquini “Afoxé ...

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Michael Leonhart, Marta Sanchez, Mostly Other People Do the Killing, Alabaster Deplume & More

by Ludovico Granvassu
February 26, 2022

It's February. The Winter Olympics are well under way and there are so many new and upcoming releases in 2022 that we can fill an entire show with them... Starting and ending with two Orchestras: Michael Leonhart's mighty ensemble and their upcoming stunner, The Normyn Suites, and Paul Wacrenier's Healing Orchestra, a band with a mission: ...

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David Krakauer, Julie Sassoon, Maximilian Hering, Kamasi Washington & More New Releases

by Ludovico Granvassu
February 22, 2022

If you need certainties to anchor your life in these confusing times, purchase the latest album by David Krakauer and you'll find that there are a few things that never fail to bring joy. The same goes for the heart-warming, and leg warming, old school soul and funk that is featured on this playlist, and the ...

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Jazz for the Year of the Tiger's Winter Olympics

by Ludovico Granvassu
February 21, 2022

This week we built the Mondo Jazz playlist in celebration of the Year of the Tiger, the Water Tiger to be precise, and the 24th Winter Olympics, selecting compositions that directly or indirectly relate to winter sports, Olympic games and the elements which are essential to all Winter Olympics: mountains, snow and ice...Happy listening ...

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Luke Stewart, Pablo Held, MonoNeon, John Hebert & More New Releases

by Ludovico Granvassu
February 19, 2022

From the irresistible Afro dancefloor life-affirming music of Nubyian Twist to two tributes to Wayne Shorter's contribution to the Miles Davis' Second Great Quintet, and a whole lot of other jazz declinations in this set. Happy listening! PlaylistBen Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Nubiyan Twist “If ...

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Alison Shearer, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Jacqueline Kerrod, Gui Duvignau & More New Releases

by Ludovico Granvassu
February 15, 2022

The Beatles meet James Bond? Video game music as a source of new jazz? Baden Powell meets Bill Frisell? The harp as a tool for lockdown survival? Find out for yourself listening to this set of beautiful music! Happy listening! PlaylistBen Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 ...

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Isaiah Collier, David Binney, Charlie Peacock, Cecil L.Recchia &More New Releases

by Ludovico Granvassu
February 12, 2022

Modern takes on old and new standards, fascinating singers, compelling pianists and much more in this set.Happy listening!PlaylistBen Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Cecil L. Recchia “Chitlins Con Carne" Play Blue (Association Harpo) 0:16 Host talks 3:48 Samara Joy “The Trouble with Me Is You" Samara ...

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Renata Zeiguer, Javon Jackson, Nikki Giovanni, La La Lars & More New Releases

by Ludovico Granvassu
February 8, 2022

A set bookended by great singers and features the new and not so new poetry of Nikki Giovanni; exciting young bands and musicians from Europe; a Big Band featuring only horns; percussions and vocalists, and more!Happy listening!PlaylistBen Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Matt Berry, Emma Noble ...

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Weedie Braimah, Graham Costello, Cyrille-Parker-Rava & More

by Ludovico Granvassu
February 5, 2022

In this set we focus on recent & upcoming albums and catch up on a number of 2021 gems that weren't featured with a special focus on Afro-centric projects.Happy listening!PlaylistBen Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme" 0:00 Young Pilgrims “Rufio" We're Young Pilgrims (Stoney Lane) 0:16 Host talks 5:48 Graham Costello “Impetu" Second Lives ...