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Happy Birthday Charles Mingus, Carl Allen, and Others; Recent music from Sasha Berliner, Lexingtone, and More
by David W. Daniels
Celebrating Charles Mingus' birthday with the (still relevant) classic “Fables of Faubus." Other birthdays recognized include Harvey Mason Sr., Paul Chambers, Joe Henderson, and others. Recently released jazz from Soulive, the Sistering (aka Nnenna Freelon et al), Ingrid Jensen, and others. Classic jazz from Eddie Palmieri, Yusef Lateef, Sonny Rollins, and more.Playlist Eddie Palmieri ...
Classic jazz from Hazel Scott, Johnny Griffin, and others; recently released from Christopher McBride, Simon Mogul, and more
by David W. Daniels
Music as described in the title, and additional classics from Cannonball Adderley, Carmen McRae, and others. Recently released music courtesy of Ulysses Owens Jr., Jeremy Pelt, Brian Jackson, and more. Birthday acknowledgements for Booker Little, Dave Stryker, Larry Coryell, and others.Playlist David Leonhardt Trio “Late Night Blues" from Explorations (Big Bang) 00:00 Phineas Newborn ...
The Interplay Jazz Orchestra: Bite Your Tongue
by Jack Bowers
Even though it began life as the Hofstra University Alumni Orchestra before being renamed in 2013, the Interplay Jazz Orchestra has proven time and again during the course of five splendid recordings that its noble heritage remains intact and that it bears an indomitable spirit of its own, one which affirms that it need not bow ...
Classic jazz from Ted Curson, Johnny Griffin, and others along with currents from Corcoran Holt, Louis Stewart, and more
by David W. Daniels
Classic jazz music from the headliners and also Etta Jones, Oscar Peterson, Leon Thomas, and others. Re-released music from Bobby Watson and Cecil McBee, as well as pre-released music from Louis Stewart. Birthday recognition for Gabor Szabo, Billy Childs, Mino Cinelu, and more.Playlist Tommy Smith leads Youth Jazz Orchestra with Joe Locke “A Night ...
Frode Kjekstad Qrt: Stars Aligned
by Glenn Astarita
Talented Norwegian guitarist Frode Kjekstad discovered jazz in his early teens through the bebop genius of Charlie Parker and the refined touch of Joe Pass. He started formal jazz guitar studies at fifteen and moved to Oslo in 1994, where he immersed himself in the local scene and performed with legends like Johnny Griffin, Frank Foster, ...
Classic Jazz From Donald Byrd, Carmen McRae, and Others with New Music from Michael Dease, Andy James, and Others
by David W. Daniels
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 ...
Max Ionata Special Edition: Tivoli
by Neil Duggan
With more than 100 recordings to his name, including 17 as leader, Italian saxophonist Max Ionata has long been recognized as one of Europe's most distinctive and prolific players. Tivoli marks the debut of his international quartet, Max Ionata Special Edition, which has evolved from early performances in Sweden and Denmark into a tightly ...
Baku Jazz Festival 2025: Part 2
by Ian Patterson
Part 1 | Part 2 Baku Jazz Festival Various Venues 20th edition, Days 5-8 Baku, Azerbaijan October 24-31, 2025 Driving around Baku the brightly colored dayglow signs advertising Baku Jazz Festival 2025 catch the eye at every turn. So do posters for COP 29, ...
Homage To Thelonious Monk, his compositions and performances
by David W. Daniels
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 ...
Cory Weeds: Cory Weeds Meets Jerry Weldon
by Jack Bowers
A proper response to the statement Cory Weeds Meets Jerry Weldon could well be “it's about time!" Although widely separated geographically--Weeds is Canadian, Weldon a native New Yorker--these masters of the tenor saxophone have been brightening stages and delighting audiences at venues in the U.S. and around the world for decades. And even though they have ...
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