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Jeff Denson

In the current jazz environment, the art of jazz expression and the world of formal education are fully intertwined. Serious dedication to either path takes powerful commitment, but fully pursuing both demands a level of diligence and focus that is immensely challenging. Jeff Denson is a man who is meeting that challenge. Fully immersed in both worlds since the late 1990s, the bassist/composer has balanced a full career as sideman and leader while taking a full course of studies leading to his doctorate. In addition to maintaining an intense performing and touring schedule in the U.S. and Europe while in school – including a long relationship with legendary saxophonist Lee Konitz that continues to this day – Jeff has also taught extensively all over both continents. Today he is a full professor at the California Jazz Conservatory in Berkeley, California and the Director of its Outreach Program designed to develop the Bay Area’s most talented musicians while making the local scene a productive and fertile environment for jazz

Brian Citro, Meg Okura, and Dinah Washington

by Jerome Wilson
May 6, 2026

This show has a couple of detours into the world of blues and includes music by Brian Citro, Ellen Rowe, Chris Rea, Meg Okura and Dinah Washington. 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 Conrad Herwig ...

Cecile McLorin Salvant, Ines Velasco, and Roberto Magris

by Jerome Wilson
December 3, 2025

This episode features recent music by Cecile McLorin Salvant, Ines Velasco, and Roberto Magris, plus vintage work from Stan Getz and Maria Muldaur. 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 Larry Coryell “Moment's Notice" from Moment's ...

Jeff Denson Trio at SFJAZZ

by Ronald Davis
May 27, 2025

Caili O'Doherty, Bill O'Connell, and Keith Tippett

by Jerome Wilson
March 12, 2025

This program features recent music from Caili O'Doherty, Bill O'Connell, and David Weiss as well as older work from Keith Tippett, Mark Masters, and Paul Bley.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 Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra ...

Two Roads

By Dann Zinn

Label: Ridgeway Records
Released: 2024
Track listing: Yarak; The Sound of Ice Melting; Pros and Cons; Two Roads; A Revolution of One; Streams of Dreams; East Bay Punk; Prayer Again.

Dann Zinn: Two Roads

by Chris May
October 6, 2024

Bliss. Here is a tenor saxophonist to file next to the great New York-based Israeli tenor saxophonist Oded Tzur. The two players are far from interchangeable: each has their distinct sound and each has their distinct style. But both bring intimacy and solace to the soul, and both beam out a vibe of positivity. Tzur and ...

Lafayette Gilchrist, John McLaughlin, Cannonball Adderley and More

by Jerome Wilson
January 24, 2024

This is an older show from December 2021 that features several different pianists and saxophonists. Musicians heard include Lafayette Gilchrist, Cannonball Adderley, John McLaughlin, Noah Haidu, Chet Doxas, and more. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) ...

Seven Shades of Violet

By Michael Echaniz

Label: Ridgeway Records
Released: 2023
Track listing: Prologue; Seven Shades of Violet; Proxima Centauri; Clockwork (Un carillon à musique dans la fumée poétique); Interlude; Prince of Darkness; Edulretni; Everything Is Embarrassing (feat. Dann Zinn); Gernika (Bask Balms) (feat. Silvestre Martinez); Fantaisie 73 (feat. Friction Quartet); Epilogue.

Ben Goldberg, Patricia Barber, Rachel Eckroth and Others

by Jerome Wilson
November 29, 2023

This eclectic show features guitar, voice, and much more. Musicians heard on the program include Ben Goldberg, Patricia Barber, Michael Musillami, Rachel Eckroth, and Jason Kao Hwang. 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 Rachel Eckroth ...