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Jerry Granelli

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The past decades have been good to Jerry Granelli. Jazz Times magazine calls Granelli “one of those uncategorizable veteran percussionists who's done it all.” A Canadian citizen since 1999, Granelli burns with an intensity fuelled by a passion for “the pursuit of the spirit of spontaneity which drives the player.” A veteran of the West Coast jazz scene, Granelli's recent flourish of recordings has documented remarkable collaborations between the generations. Jerry Granelli's story is one that follows the evolution of the West Coast jazz scene. Born in 1940 in San Francisco, the boy recognized his passion in 1948 when he spent a day with Gene Krupa

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Article: Jazz in Long Form

Have A Holly, Jazzy Christmas

Read "Have A Holly, Jazzy Christmas" reviewed by Kurt Ellenberger


In my music history classes, particularly in November and December, students have often asked me about the relationship between jazz and Christmas: “Why are so many popular Christmas songs so jazzy?" It is a good question--indeed, many of the most popular secular Christmas music does have a jazz flavor, while a few are actually jazz. There ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Yuhan Su, Marta Sanchez, and Jason Robinson

Read "Yuhan Su, Marta Sanchez, and Jason Robinson" reviewed by Jerome Wilson


This episode has new sounds from Yuhan Su. Marta Sanchez, and Jason Robinson among others as well as older music from Tadd Dameron, Al Hibbler, and Jerry Granelli. 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 Yuhan ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Tim Garland, Gigi Gryce, and Noah Haidu

Read "Tim Garland, Gigi Gryce, and Noah Haidu" reviewed by Jerome Wilson


This episode, from August 31, 2021, is heavily on the mainstream jazz side, and features Tim Garland, Elliot Lawrence, Noah Haidu, and Gigi Gryce, among others.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 System 6 “The Studio" ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

New Releases, Celebrating Jazz Capricorns, Farewell To Jay Clayton & More

Read "New Releases, Celebrating Jazz Capricorns, Farewell To Jay Clayton & More" reviewed by Mary Foster Conklin


This broadcast includes new releases from Vanisha Gould & Chris McCarthy, Kristen Edkins, Peter Erskine plus a preview single from Lisa Markley, with birthday shoutouts to Melba Liston, Pamela Samiha Wise, Margaret Slovak, Ruth Brown, Michelle Walker, Jessica Molaskey, Douyé, Dee Daniels, Lisa Markley, Kris Davis and Ingrid Jensen, among others. At the close of the ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

The Christmas Show with Norah Jones and Mars Williams

Read "The Christmas Show with Norah Jones and Mars Williams" reviewed by Jerome Wilson


This holiday show features Christmas-related jazz, some of it warm and cozy, some of it anything but. Artists heard include Norah Jones, Mars Williams, Benny Goodman, 3D Jazz Trio, and John Coltrane. Playlist Jerry Granelli Trio “Christmas Time Is Here" from The Jerry Granelli Trio Plays Vince Guaraldi and Mose Allison (RareNoise) 00:00 Host ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Joel Ross, Willem Breuker and More

Read "Joel Ross, Willem Breuker and More" reviewed by Jerome Wilson


This show has an eclectic mix of jazz with saxophonists, singers, and even vibes and harp. Artists heard include Joel Ross, Joel Harrison, Ray Charles, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and the Willem Breuker Kollektief. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill ...

Album

Live 1978

Label: Liberation Hall
Released: 2022
Track listing: Lost Mind; Wildman on the Loose; Your Molecular Structure; It Feels So Good; Swingin' Machine; You Can Count on Me to My Part; I Live the Life I Love; If You're Going Up to the City; Hey Good Lookin'; Meet Me at No Special Place; Seventh Son; Your Mind Is on Vacation; Wildman/Show Closer.

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Article: Journey into Jazz

Record Store Day Black Friday 2022 - Jazz Releases

Read "Record Store Day Black Friday 2022 - Jazz Releases" reviewed by Kyle Simpler


Black Friday is a term that has different meanings depending on the context. For some music lovers, it might bring up the Steely Dan song from the 1975 album Katy Lied (ABC). For other music lovers, however, Black Friday is significant because it means there is another Record Store Day event. Originally established to ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

The Red Microphone, Nicolas Politzer, Trevor Dunn & Surya Botofasina

Read "The Red Microphone, Nicolas Politzer, Trevor Dunn & Surya Botofasina" reviewed by Maurice Hogue


This episode of One Man's Jazz has bookends of much contrast, from the opening set of music featuring trumpeter Jaimie Branch to the closing pair of tunes locked in the transcendental mode of Alice Coltrane from one of her disciples, Surya Botofasina. In between, there's some great stuff highlighted by new releases from the poetry and ...


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