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Bill Stewart

Born: October 18, 1966

Percussionist Bill Stewart made his name as the rhythmic force behind guitarist John Scofield 's band, working with him for five years between 1990 and 1995. Self-taught on drums, Stewart is also a capable pianist, the instrument on which he composes. He grew up listening to his parents' jazz and R&B record collection, but otherwise jazz was a rare commodity in Iowa in the 70s and he played in a Top 40 covers band in high school as well as the school orchestra.

After graduating he enrolled at the University Of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, playing in the jazz and marching bands as well as the orchestra. He then transferred to college in Wayne, New Jersey, where he studied with Dave Samuels, Rufus Reid and Harold Mabern. It was here that he met future collaborator, saxophonist Joe Lovano. While still in college he made his recording debut with saxophonist Scott Kreitzer and recorded two further collections with pianist Armen Donelian. After graduation in 1988 he moved to Brooklyn, New York, where he set up home. There he began the slow process of establishing his reputation by regular appearances at jam sessions and by word of mouth, leading to his first gigs with the Larry Goldings trio.

Alive in Philadelphia, Vol. 1 (At Chris’ Jazz Cafe)

By Alexander Claffy

Label: Cellar Music Group
Released: 2026
Track listing: She; 7.5; Bass Introduction; Hard Time Killing Floor Blues ; Piano Introduction / Be My Love; Oriental Folk Song; Without A Song; Just For The Love.

Rhombus

By Larry Goldings

Label: Smoke Sessions Records
Released: 2026
Track listing: Everthing That Lives Laments; Hi-Fly; Rhombus; Mamma; They Say It's Wonderful; Dissipation Blues; Penelope; In Walked Bud.

Take It With Me

By Joe Manis

Label: Fresh Sound Records
Released: 2026
Track listing: "Sleepwalker" - Joe Manis "Michelle"- Paul McCartney & John Lennon "Bein' Green" - Joe Raposo "The Odd Couple" - Neal Hefti & Sammy Cahn "There's a Forest" - Jack Bruce "Zizzer-Zazzer-Zuzz" - George Colligan "The Love Bug" - Joe Manis, George Colligan, Vicente Archer & Bill Stewart "The Taking of Pelham One Two Three" - David Shire "Take It With Me" - Tom Waits "God Only Knows" - Brian Wilson & Tony Asher "Goshen" - Joe Manis ""Dimensions & Inventions" - Joe Manis, George Colligan, Vicente Archer & Bill Stewart "Tippin' at The Royale" - Joe Manis "Free" - Joe Manis, George Colligan, Vicente Archer & Bill Stewart

Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein, Bill Stewart, Argot Lunaire & More

by Ludovico Granvassu
October 6, 2026

A selection of recent gems where seasoned improvisers and adventurous new voices meet at the crossroads of groove, abstraction and lyrical invention.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Marc Benham “Cioran Boogaloo" Tricératops (Pégazz & L'Hélicon) 0:16 Host talks 4:30 Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein, Bill ...

John Scofield: Meant To Be

by John Ephland
October 5, 2026

When John Scofield and I met, in his Vancouver hotel room in June, 1990 on the occasion of the fifth annual du Maurier Ltd., International Jazz Festival, the conversation started with talk of his then-current band and his Blue Note debut, Time On My Hands (Blue Note Records, 1990). By this point, Sco had ...

Cassandra Wilson Tribute (RIP); New Music from Joey DeFrancesco, Doug Webb, and Others

by David W. Daniels
September 15, 2026

Additional music in the show includes new music from Sullivan Fortner, Stella Cole, and More. Recognizing this week's jazz musician birthdays with music from Sonny Rollins, Brian Lynch, Hiram Bullock, and others.Playlist Cassandra Wilson} &#147;Autumn Nocturne" from <em> Blue Skies </em> (JMT) 00:00 </li> <li> {{m: Steve Coleman “Soul Melange" from Sine Die (Pangaea) ...

August Keyboard Special with Larry Goldings, Omar Sosa, Hiromi, and Others; Birthday Recognition for Wayne Shorter, Jim Beard, and More

by David W. Daniels
September 1, 2026

In addition to the keyboardists and jazz artists named in the title, music is featured from Joe Alterman, Herbie Hancock, Oscar Peterson, and many others. Also birthday acknowledgement for Larry Goldings, Bennie Maupin, and Brad Mehldau. Playlist Don Friedman “Park Row"--from Dreams And Explorations (Riverside) 00:00 Larry Goldings and Peter Bernstein and Bill Stewart ...

New Releases From New England Jazz Collaborative And More

by Bob Osborne
August 27, 2026

This playlist demonstrates the global reach of contemporary jazz, featuring international collaborations and artists from diverse musical traditions. The selection spans a wide range of styles and line-ups--from large-ensemble arrangements and acoustic trio interplay to world fusion and intimate duo performances--incorporating recent releases from both independent and established labels across different regions and cultures.Playlist ...

Birthday Remembrances for Jack DeJohnette, Mulgrew Miller, and others

by David W. Daniels
August 18, 2026

In addition to the musicians named in the headline, we recognize the birthdays of Ben Sidran, Patti Austin, Oscar Peterson, and others. More classic jazz from Sonny Rollins, Gene Krupa wih Anita O'Day, and additional artists. Newly released music from Tommy Smith, Joe Alterman, David Sanchez, and more.Playlist Grachan Moncur III “Sonny's Back!" from ...