Results for "Bobby Broom"

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Blue Moods, Bobby Broom, Billy Childs, Catherine Russell and more

by Benjamin Boddie
May 8, 2026

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Blue Moods, Bobby Broom, Billy Childs, Catherine Russell, Erica Von Kleist, Mike Clement, Nat Reeves, Judith Owens, Taylor Roberts, Bobby Matos Heritage Ensemble, Bobby Sanabria Big Band, Joe Syrian Motor City Jazz Octet, Juan Carlos Quintero, Rebecca Rafla, Joe Gransden, Chick Corea, Audrey Ochoa, Andrea Miller, Steve Wilson, Ben Markley ...

News: Recording

Guitarist Bobby Broom Celebrates Jazz Titan (and Mentor) Sonny Rollins With 'Notes Of Thanks,' Set For May 1 Release By Steele Records

March 24, 2026

Guitarist Bobby Broom pays tribute honoring a saxophone colossus with the May 1 release of Notes of Thanks on Steele Records. The album is an exploration of the compositions of the great Sonny Rollins, in whose bands Broom recorded and toured for a combined 11 years. The guitarist is joined on the adventure by his own ...

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More Amor: A Tribute to Wes Montgomery

By Bobby Broom

Label: Chicago Jazz Orchestra Records
Released: 2025
Track listing: Road Song; What the World Needs Now is Love; Four on Six; West Coast Blues; Somewhere; More, More, Amor; Fried Pies; Baubles, Bangles, and Beads; Dreamsville; Boss City.

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Jihye Lee, Jaleel Shaw, and Brandee Younger

by Jerome Wilson
August 20, 2025

This episode covers a lot of stylistic ground with music from guitarists, vocalists, large groups, and small groups. Musicians heard include Jihye Lee, Brandee Younger, Lucy Woodward, Jaleel Shaw, and Kip Hanrahan. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Melody, Please

by Patrick Burnette
May 13, 2025

The boys ponder a batch of 2025 releases on the search for memorable, hummable melodies. These being 2025 jazz albums, you can guess the results of the search. Still, much to enjoy is these very diverse selections.Playlist Discussion of Dayna Stephens album Hopium (Contagious Music) 5:54 Discussion of Sean Imboden's album Communal Heart (Self ...

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Four On Six - Chicago Jazz Orchestra featuring Bobby Broom

Featuring the music of Bobby Broom
Duration: 05:45
May 8, 2025

Captured at the Chicago premiere concert performance of music from their new recording, More Amor – a Tribute to Wes Montgomery, the Chicago Jazz Orchestra featuring Bobby Broom play Wes's classic tune, "Four On Six."

Musical Director and Conductor, Jeff Lindberg, leads Chicago's longest operating big band in this powerful, ultra-swinging arrangement by trombonist, Tom Garling.

Article: Album Review

Chicago Jazz Orchestra: More Amor: A Tribute to Wes Montgomery

by Jack Bowers
April 21, 2025

When the Chicago Jazz Orchestra decided to record a tribute to Wes Montgomery, the choice of who would sit in for the legendary guitarist was obvious: Bobby Broom, a stellar guitarist in his own right who has called Chicago home for more than forty years and had performed a concert version of the album at Chicago's ...

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Guitarist Bobby Broom Joins Chicago Jazz Orchestra & Strings On 'More Amor,' Wes Montgomery Tribute CD Due March 28 From Chicago Jazz Orchestra Records

March 7, 2025

Acclaimed guitarist Bobby Broom is the featured soloist on a new recording by the Chicago Jazz Orchestra, More Amor: A Tribute to Wes Montgomery, due for release March 28 on Chicago Jazz Orchestra Records. The brainchild of CJO musical director/conductor Jeff Lindberg and Broom, the recording began with a seed planted in 2004, after Broom’s successful ...

Album

Jamalot

By Bobby Broom

Label: Steele Records
Released: 2024
Track listing: Intro Announcement; Superstition; Band Introductions; Layla; The Tennessee Waltz; The Jitterbug Waltz; The House Of The Rising Sun; Tadd's Delight; The Long And Winding Road; Speak Low.

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Zachary Bartholomew, Antonio Faro, Bria Skonberg, Anthony Stanco and more

by Benjamin Boddie
August 28, 2024

Today's Music--Right Now!... Fantastic music by Zachary Bartholomew, Antonio Farao, Bria Skonberg, Luther Allison, Anthony Stanco, Something Else, Josh Lawrence, Eliane Elias, Jeff Coffin, Etienne Charles, Louis Hayes, Judith Owen, Conrad Herwig, Cornelia Nilsson, Alexis Cole, Alvin Queen, Bobby Broom, Steve Turre, Eric Alexander, Bruno Hubert, and more. Playlist Zachary Bartholomew “Hobo's Lullaby" from ...