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Article: Rising Stars

Introducing Vocalist Kate Kortum

by Sanford Josephson
January 1, 2026

Growing up in Houston, Texas, Kate Kortum shared a computer with her five siblings. “Somehow, the Ella Fitzgerald recording of 'How High the Moon' from her Live in Berlin album ended up on the computer," she recalled. “I had no idea you could sing like that. I heard that and became obsessed." Despite her ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Classic Jazz From Donald Byrd, Carmen McRae, and Others with New Music from Michael Dease, Andy James, and Others

by David W. Daniels
December 24, 2025

Classic jazz from Cal Tjader, Johnny Griffin, Kenny Burrell, and more. Recently released jazz from the Chad Taylor Quintet, Mike Clark, and others. Birthday recognition for Clark Terry, Eddie Palmieri, and more.Playlist Mark Sherman “Explorations" from Family First (City Hall) 00:00 Cal Tjader “Tanya" from Soul Sauce (Verve) 8:13 Horace Silver “Finger Poppin'" from ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Amanda Monaco, Aretha Tillotson Kerry Politzer, Maja Jaku Release New Music Plus Centennial Shoutout For Dory Langdon Previn

by Mary Foster Conklin
November 10, 2025

This broadcast includes new releases from Maja Jaku, Amanda Monaco, Aretha Tillotson and Kerry Politzer, with birthday shoutouts to Dory Langdon Previn (100!), Julia Lee, Sippie Wallace, Andy Bey, Cleo Laine, Abbie Finn, Kristin Korb, Kurt Elling, Amanda Monaco, Allison Miller, Carmen Lundy, Dianne Reeves and Jay Clayton, among others. Happy listening and please support the ...

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Grant Stewart, Margherita Fava, Stevie Holland, Nat Adderley, Jr., Kelsey Mines, Affinity Trio & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
October 20, 2025

This broadcast includes new releases from Grant Stewart, Margherita Fava, Stevie Holland, Nat Adderley, Jr., Kelsey Mines and Affinity Trio, with birthday shoutouts to Thelonious Monk, Pam Fleming, Amy Cervini, Violeta Parra (Gracias A La Vida), Johnny O'Neal, Nancy Kelly, and Nona Hendryx, among others. Happy listening and please support the artists you hear--see them live, ...

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Homage To Thelonious Monk, his compositions and performances

by David W. Daniels
October 15, 2025

Compositions and performances by Thelonious Monk in honor of his birthdate of October 10th. Includes Monk's versions of Epistrophy, Liza, and Bye Ya. Also includes interpretations of Monk compositions by Geri Allen, Carmen McRae, Ralph Peterson, Kevin Mahogany, and more.Playlist Thelonious Monk “Epistrophy" from Monk In Tokyo (CBS) 00:00 Geri Allen with Charlie Haden ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Carmen McRae, Gretchen Parlato, Carmen Bradford, Alan Hampton And More!

by Jua Howard
October 3, 2025

Greetings Music Family! It's time for another episode of the “First Instrument Jazz Show"! I've got a lot of new music to share including music from Carmen Bradford, Gretchen Parlato, Alan Hampton, saje, Catina DeLuna; and a lot of other timeless music including from Carmen McRae, Andy Bey, Norah Jones, Carol Sloane and many more. Come ...

Article: Catching Up With

Chuck Mangione: Back On Track

by Michael Ricci
July 26, 2025

This article first appeared on All About Jazz in June 1999... without embedded videos. For three decades, Chuck Mangione's infectious energy, unbridled enthusiasm, and pure joy have defined his deep passion for music. Born and raised in Rochester, New York, he first garnered attention playing with the Jazz Brothers alongside his older brother, Gap. ...

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Trilogy, Jose Luiz Martins, Jeff Libman, Medler Sextet, Nancy Kelly Plus Celebrations For Carline Ray, Bessie Smith & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
April 28, 2025

This broadcast continues the celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month with new releases from Trilogy, Jose Luiz Martins, Jeff Libman, Medler Sextet and Nancy Kelly, with birthday shoutouts to Carline Ray (100!), Bessie Smith, Madeleine Peyroux, Judy Wexler, Roxy Coss and Tia Fuller, among others. Happy listening and please support the artists you hear--see them live, buy ...

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Celebrating Billie Holiday, Carmen McRae Plus New Releases By Mafalda Minnozzi, Steve Knight, the Esthesis Quartet, Deb Bowman & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
April 21, 2025

This broadcast highlights Jazz Appreciation Month with new releases from Mafalda Minnozzi, Deb Bowman, Steve Knight and the Esthesis Quartet, with birthday shoutouts to Billie Holiday, Carmen McRae, Rosa Passos, Marilyn Maye and Herbie Hancock, among others. Happy listening and please support the artists you hear -see them live, buy their music so they can continue ...

Article: Jazz & Juice

Tracks and Tipples to End the Winter

by Kristen Lee Sergeant
March 17, 2025

Dear All About Jazzers, Kristen here, your singer/songwriter/sommelier. I'm thrilled to be sharing my wine and song pairing, Jazz & Juice, with you once more. What started during the pandemic as a deep-dive series has now become a bi-weekly, two minute meditation on the pleasures of both music and wine, meant to be enjoyed ...