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Khan Jamal has been playing the vibraphone and marimbas in the Philadelphia and NYC area as well as touring extensively in Europe for going on 4 decades. Having studied at Granoff School of Music and Combs College as well as with Bill Lewis, the Philadelphia vibraphonist, he began an association with the renowned improvisational drummer, Sunny Murray back in the 60's that has lasted to this day. His appetite for all ranges of music and a distaste for marketing himself not uncommon among gifted performers has led to a lack of notoriety, except among fellow artists who acknowledge his skill and musical leadership

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Shunzo Ohno, Adam O'Farrill, and Julian Lage

by Jerome Wilson
May 20, 2026

This episode features newer releases by Shunzo Ohno, Adam O'Farrill, and Julian Lage as well as older music by Charles McPherson and Khan Jamal.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 Julian Lage “Night Shade" from Scenes ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Sound of Germantown: Byard Lancaster, Monnette Sudler, Marshall Allen

by David Brown
January 14, 2025

This week, let's keep it in the neighborhood with a program featuring artists who have current or historical connections to the Germantown neighborhood, home of G-Town Radio in Philadelphia. Recordings featured include bagpiper/saxophonist Rufus Harley, guitarist Monnette Sudler, saxophonist/flutist Byard Lancaster, saxophonist/poet Elliott Levin, alto saxophonist/EVI Marshall Allen, band leader/pianist Sun Ra, vibraphonist Khan Jamal, song/guitar ...

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Cool and Groovy Vibes for a Hot Summer Night

by David Brown
July 26, 2022

This week, a cool and groovy mix for a hot summer night. Sets with string quartets, vibraphone vibes, burning roller-coaster rides, and dancing with ants in your pants. Playlist Thelonious Monk “Esistrophy (Theme)" from Live at the It Club--Complete (Columbia) 00:30 Valaida Snow “I Can't Dance" from Valaida Snow 1933-1936 (The Classics Chronological Series ...

Article: Interview

Michael Bisio: In His Own Words

by Mark Corroto
February 28, 2022

If you happen to be a liner note geek you probably have noticed the name Michael Bisio mentioned frequently on album sleeves. Whether the author is the session leader or analyst, the general consensus is the bassist is the cornerstone upon which great music is built. His playing allows a fellow musician to access not only ...

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Philly Icon Khan Jamal (RIP), William Parker Birthday and other tributes

by David Brown
January 21, 2022

This week, we celebrate Philly icon, vibraphonist Kahn Jamal who we lost this week at age 75. Next, a 70th birthday shout out to bassist/composer William Parker, and other tributes. Then, new music from Philly with Sonic Liberation Front, and South Africa with Malcolm Jiyane Tree-O. Welcome friends and neighbors to The Jazz Continuum. Old, new, ...

Article: Building a Jazz Library

Sex & Drugs & Jazz & Jive: Top Ten Stash Records Albums

by Chris May
June 16, 2020

With all the transgressive flair you would expect of bohemian New York City in the 1970s and 1980s, Bernie Brightman's Stash Records made its name with a hugely entertaining series of sex and drugs-themed compilations of swing-era recordings. The first was Reefer Songs in 1976. But Brightman's legacy extends much further. There was a finite amount ...

News: Recording

Philadelphia's Dogtown Records Reissues Sounds Of Liberation's Debut 1972 LP, 'Sounds Of Liberation,' In Collaboration With Brewerytown Beats Records — Available Now on Vinyl!

November 29, 2019

Sounds of Liberation was a band —and a social movement—formed in of the Germantown & Mt Airy neighborhoods of Philadelphia in 1970. The group consisted of seven members: Khan Jamal (vibraphone), Byard Lancaster (alto saxophone), Billy Mills (bass), Dwight James (drums), Monnette Sudler (guitar), Omar Hill (percussion), and Rashid Salim (percussion). Originally conceived and formed by ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Impressions of Coltrane

by Bob Osborne
September 24, 2019

To mark reaching the 350th edition of World of Jazz a show focusing on the music of John Coltrane with music from the man and also interpretations of his compositions by other jazz artists.... Playlist John Coltrane “Billie's Bounce" from The Prestige Recordings (Prestige) 00:00 Khan Jamal “Blues for P.C." from Impressions of Coltrane (Steeplechase) 10:44 ...

Article: Interview

Jeff Duperon: Building a Jazz Bridge for Musicians and the Community

by Victor L. Schermer
May 16, 2018

[For almost fifteen years, Philadelphia's Jazz Bridge has been providing funds and services to professional jazz and blues musicians in need. On Sunday, June 3, 2018, Jazz Bridge will hold its annual fundraiser at the Independence Seaport Museum at Penn's Landing. There will be food, drink, fun, and an opportunity to meet the musicians. The honorary ...