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Tribute to Sonny Rollins (RIP); Recognizing Birthdays For Oliver Nelson, Paquito D'Rivera, and Others

by David W. Daniels
June 9, 2026

In addition to our musical tribute to Sonny Rollins and the birthdays named, this week's Exploration show features new music from New Jazz Underground, Eliane Elias, and Brian Jackson with Rahsaan Patterson. Other musicians whose birthdays were recognized include Louis Hayes, Dakota Staton, and bassist Tony Levin.Playlist Sonny Rollins “Trav'lin Light" from The Standard ...

Article: Play This!

Chris Potter: Osawatomie Brown

by Ludovico Granvassu
June 8, 2026

Telling you that Chris Potter is one of the most spellbinding saxophonists on today's scene feels a bit like explaining the virtues of pizza to a Neapolitan. Yet, it is when his formidable instrumental command is framed by equally strong compositions and imaginative arrangements that his artistry shines brightest. Alive with Ghosts Today (Edition ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Hannah Marks, Helen Sung, Eva Cortés, Lakecia Benjamin & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
June 8, 2026

This broadcast closes out the month with new music from Hannah Marks, Helen Sung, Eva Cortés and Lakecia Benjamin, with birthday shoutouts to Peggy Lee, Miles Davis (100!), Dee Dee Bridgewater, Alexa Tarantino, Samantha Boshnack, Theo Bleckmann, Yissy Garcia, Mala Waldron, Cathy Segal-Garcia, Ann Hampton Callaway and Lynne Arriale, among others. Happy listening and please support ...

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Alexis Marcelo, Chris Potter, Nite Bjuti, Luke Norris, Adam Rudolph, Tyrone Allen II

by Ludovico Granvassu
June 6, 2026

Here's another weekly dispatch of compelling recent releases from across the ever-expanding jazz spectrum.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Chris Potter “Sister Annie" Alive with Ghosts Today (Edition) 0:16 Host talks 6:01 Luke Norris “Circular" Moment from the Past (Luke Norris) 7:29 Tyrone Allen ...

Article: Album Review

Chris Potter: Alive With Ghosts Today

Read "Alive With Ghosts Today" reviewed by Kevin Poindexter

by Kevin Poindexter
June 5, 2026

The history of America is haunted by ghosts of the past. These ghosts transform our present-day landscape, our everyday lives, and inform the very core of our existence. On Alive With Ghosts Today (Edition Records, 2026), saxophonist Chris Potter steps away from the normal high-adrenaline jazz that has signified his recent outings and has instead put together a ...

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Lakecia Benjamin: We Dream

Read "We Dream" reviewed by Mike Jurkovic

by Mike Jurkovic
May 28, 2026

Lakecia Benjamin is clearly pulling no punches on We Dream. Not that she ever has, given a discography that includes 2020's Pursuance: The Coltranes (Ropeadope Records); 2012's intoxicating, groove-crazy Retox (Motema) or the spellbinding sister releases Phoenix (Whirlwind, 2023) and the super stoked Phoenix ReImagined (Live) (Ropeadope Records, 2024). We Dream drops the mic and leaves ...

Article: Festivals Talking

Moers Festival Interviews: Lakecia Benjamin

by Martin Longley
May 22, 2026

The last day of the Moers Festival is also the Monday holiday of Whitsun, still marked in Germany, even if it's dormant in England, but still technically observed in the USA, although not granted a public day off work. As a climax of both the five-day festival and the (Pentecost) holiday, the NYC alto saxophonist Lakecia ...

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Jazzkaar Interviews: Donny McCaslin

by Martin Longley
April 25, 2026

Tallinn's nine-day Jazzkaar festival is one of Europe's finest, always strengthening its line-up via visiting Statesiders, native Estonians and a spread of acts from around the continent. One of its climaxes in 2026 will be the appearance of tenor saxophonist Donny McCaslin, striking out with his powerful and stable quartet lineup, and concentrating on 2025's Lullaby ...

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Brian Lynch, Bebel Gilberto, and Do Yeon Kim

by Jerome Wilson
April 22, 2026

This episode has an international flavor, incorporating music from Brazil, China and Korea as well as the usual sources. Musicians heard include, Brian Lynch, Don Ellis, Bebel Gilberto, The Bad Plus, and Do Yeon Kim.Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry ...

Article: Building a Jazz Library

The Top 25 Songs Featuring Clarinet

by Dean Nardi
April 21, 2026

As Ian Dury might have sung had he played the clarinet, “Hit me with your licorice stick." (That is “rhythm stick" for those not fluent in punk rock.) From the intricacies of classical music to the smooth swing of jazz to Klezmer--the folk music of the Eastern European Jewish population--the instrument resonates throughout a good portion ...