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Brian Landrus: Plays Ellington & Strayhorn
by Jack Bowers
When gathering material for a new recording, one time-honored rule of thumb is that it is hard to stray too far off course when revisiting the musical handiwork of renowned composer Duke Ellington and/or the Duke's virtuosic alter ego, Billy Strayhorn--even if one chooses to lead with an Ellington theme as relatively unknown as “Agra" from ...
Agra
Album: Plays Ellington & Strayhorn
By Brian Landrus
Label: Palmetto Records
Released: 2024
Duration: 2:47
Tracy Yang, Taylor Kelly, Quatuor Bozzini with junctQín keyboard collective and James McGowan
by Cheryl K.
During this week's two-hour program of jazz and improvised music, new music from composer and bandleader Tracy Yang, pianist/composer Satoko Fujii and trumpeter /composer Natsuki Tamura, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Taylor Kelly, Quatuor Bozzini with junctQín keyboard collective, the trio Tarbaby, and pianist James McGowan and his Ensemble. Playlist Duke Ellington “Wanderlust" from Duke Ellington ...
Christopher Zuar, Kenny Barron, and Andrea Wolper
by Jerome Wilson
This episode features a wide variety of approaches, such as large ensemble jazz from Christopher Zuar and Eberhard Weber, small group work from Kenny Barron and Artemis, and vocals from Andrea Wolper and Tiziana Ghiglioni. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of ...
Tradition And Innovation
by Bob Osborne
The roots of jazz are firmly embedded in African culture. From that tradition, the music has expanded and been absorbed by other cultures and countries. From its birth in the USA, the music has grown to embrace the world and in doing so has developed in new and exciting ways. This show features all new innovative ...
Lakecia Benjamin, Milton Suggs, Eric Alexander & Mike LeDonne, Ken Peplowski and more
by Benjamin Boddie
Today's Music--Right Now!... Fantastic music by Lakecia Benjamin, Milton Suggs, Eric Alexander & Mike LeDonne, Ken Peplowski, Addison Frei, Tardo Hammer, Isrea Butler, Brian Landrus, Chris McDonald, John Lee, Markus Howell, Stuart Mack, Alexander Claffy, Kerry Politzer, Lisa Rich, Tim Lin, Irina Zubareva, Ambere Weekes, Eliane Elias, Something Else and more. Playlist Lakecia ...
Brian Landrus: AGRA
by John Chacona
The palette of Duke Ellington, jazz's first notable colorist--and arguably its greatest--drew on a range of instrumental hues that might still be unmatched in jazz history. Picking one as the essential pigment in the Orchestra's sound is a fool's errand. But here goes: it was Harry Carney's baritone saxophone, without which the Ellington sonic signature is ...
Russ Brannon, Daniel Carter, Paul Tobey, Eliane Elias
by Cheryl K.
During this week's two-hour program of Jazz and improvised music--new music selections from guitarist Russ Brannon, reed player Daniel Carter leading a quintet, and pianist Paul Tobey and Eliane Elias. Playlist Louis Armstrong “Gone Fishin'" from An American Icon (Hip-O) 2:32 Russ Brannon “Raltzy" from Sojourn (Self Produced) 4:43 Bruce Lofgren “String Theory" from ...
New Music from Steve Turre Sarah Hanahan Brian Landrus and More
by Hobart Taylor
On this show we explore new music from trombonist Steve Turre, rising star saxophonist Sarah Hanahan, as well vocal tunes from Lauren Henderson, Julius Rodriguez and Third Stream music from Ryan Truesdell's “Synthesis: The String Quartet Sessions." Playlist Steve Turre “These Foolish Things" from Sanyas (Smoke Sessions) 0:00 Sarah Hanahan “NATO" from Among Giants ...
Billy Strayhorn, Tom Waits, Norah Jones & Back Alley Brass Band
by Joe Dimino
With the power of the New Orleans-fueled Kansas City-based band Back Alley Brass Band, we begin the 860th Episode of Neon Jazz and music from their release Last Chance to Dance. We keep the New Orleans vibe going with a combination of the legendary Tom Waits with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band with “Tootie Ma is ...
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