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Dave Stryker

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Whether you’ve heard guitarist Dave Stryker fronting his own group (with 35 CD’s as a leader to date), or as a featured sideman with Stanley Turrentine, Jack McDuff, and many others, you know why Gary Giddins in the Village Voice called him “one of the most distinctive guitarists to come along in recent years.” He was recently voted once again one of the Top Guitarists in the 2025 Downbeat Critics and Readers polls. His most recent CD Stryker with Strings Goes to the Movies with a 30- piece studio orchestra received 4 Stars and Editor's Pick in Downbeat magazine. 

Album

Be Cool

Label: Origin Records
Released: 2025
Track listing: Devil May Care; Besame Mucho; Now at Last; Can't Take My Eyes Off You; As Time Goes By; Be Cool; Let It Be Me; Be Bop Lives (Boplicity); What a Difference a Day Makes; You Don't Know Me; Shakin' Out My Blues.

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

R.I.P. Louis Moholo-Moholo

Read "R.I.P. Louis Moholo-Moholo" reviewed by Jerome Wilson


This program includes the work of the late drummer Louis Moholo-Moholo, the last surviving member of the South African group, the Blue Notes and a great contributor to the British jazz scene. The show also features music by Joe Lovano, John Yao, and Claire Ritter. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I ...

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Article: Album Review

Mitch Towne: Refuge

Read "Refuge" reviewed by Kyle Simpler


After organ trios came to prominence during the 1950s, jazz groove has never been the same. Performers like Jack McDuff, Jimmy McGriff, and most notably Jimmy Smith introduced a new level of soul to jazz music. With Refuge, organist Mitch Towne makes a compelling debut as a leader, adding his name to a who's who of ...

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Article: Album Review

Dave Stryker: Stryker with Strings Goes to the Movies

Read "Stryker with Strings Goes to the Movies" reviewed by Richard J Salvucci


If this recording were named “Dave Stryker Plays Bernard Hermann" (or Miklós Rózsa or Elmer Bernstein), well that would be just fine. They were all gifted composers who wrote film scores. The consensus would likely be that a musician like Stryker was hardly wasting his time, but Stryker With Strings Goes to the Movies hits the ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Peter Madsen, Immanuel Wilkins, and the WDR Big Band

Read "Peter Madsen, Immanuel Wilkins, and the WDR Big Band" reviewed by Jerome Wilson


This program contains new music from Peter Madsen, the WDR Big Band and the Steve Allee Big Band. It also features Immanuel Wilkins, Jaki Byard, and Taylor Ho Bynum. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) 00:00 ...

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Devil May Care

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Label: Origin Records
Released: 2025
Duration: 03:40

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Jonah David, Leon Anderson, Russ Spiegel, Shuffle Demons and more

Read "Jonah David, Leon Anderson, Russ Spiegel, Shuffle Demons and more" reviewed by Benjamin Boddie


Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Jonah David, Leon Anderson, Russ Spiegel, Nnenna Freelon, Chicago Jazz Orchestra, Shuffle Demons, Kevin Fort, Renegade Queens, Posi-Tone Swingtet, Jeremy Pelt, The Empress, MTB, Artemis. Christopher Boscole, Steve johns, Yellowjackets, Max Leake, Fred Hersch, WDR Big Band, Rachel Therrien, Rodney Jordan, John Ellis, Chacho Ramirez, Diane Marino, Nels Cline, and ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

The Empress, John Ellis, Nnenna Freelon, Chicago Jazz Orchestra and more

Read "The Empress, John Ellis, Nnenna Freelon, Chicago Jazz Orchestra and more" reviewed by Benjamin Boddie


Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by The Empress, Jon Bentley, John Ellis, Nnenna Freelon, Kevin Fort, Chicago Jazz Orchestra, Dave Robbins, Rodney Whitaker, Laura Dreyer, Carloss Mena, Ben Patterson, David Caffey, Jackson Potter, Fred Hersch, Jeremy Pelt, Nels Cline, Bob James & Dave Koz, Caili O'Doherty, Lisa Hilton, Billy Hart, Yuval Cohen, Dave Hanson, Artemis, Nanami ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Yuki Yamamura, Rachel Therrien, Whispering Worlds, Rodney Whitaker

Read "Yuki Yamamura, Rachel Therrien, Whispering Worlds, Rodney Whitaker" reviewed by Cheryl K.


During this week's two-hour program of Jazz and improvised music, you'll hear from pianist and composer Yelena Eckemoff; bassists Shayna Dulberger, Yuki Yamamura, Rodney Whitaker and Rodney Jordan; the collective Artemis; trumpeter Rachel Therriem; the ensemble Whispering Worlds; and guitarists Russ Spiegel, Dave Stryker, and George Benson. Playlist Thad Jones “Whisper Not" from Mad ...


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