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Article: Album Review

Ray Barretto: Together

Read "Together" reviewed by C. Andrew Hovan

by C. Andrew Hovan
December 30, 2025

As of this writing, it has been more than 20 years since we lost the great conguero Ray Barretto. A native New Yorker of Puerto Rican descent, Barretto was among the first musicians to bring the conga drum into the standard jazz combo. His unmistakable touch can be heard throughout the early 1960s on a string ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

RIP Gordon Goodwin and Phil Upchurch. Classics by Bobby Timmons, Peggy Lee, and others

by David W. Daniels
December 16, 2025

Recognizing the transition of Gordon Goodwin and Phil Upchurch. Additionally, classic music from Clifford Brown, Lou Donaldson, and more. Newly released music from La Tanya Hall, Yusef Lateef, Lettuce, and others. Recognizing birthdays for McCoy Tyner, Diane Schuur, and others.Playlist Alchemy Sound Project “Divergency" from Further Explorations (Alchemysoundproject) 00:00 Clifford Brown “Get Happy" from ...

Article: Liner Notes

Melvin Rhyne: Tomorrow Yesterday Today

by C. Andrew Hovan
November 9, 2025

A disciple of some of the earliest jazz organ practitioners, such as Jackie Davis, Milt Buckner, and Wild Bill Davis, jazz veteran Melvin Rhyne's major claim to fame has been the five years he spent with the renowned Wes Montgomery in the early '60s. Yet this is really only a fraction of the story for the ...

Article: Multiple Reviews

The "Jazz Detective" Finds A New Muse, Reissues Lost Classics

by Joshua Weiner
October 23, 2025

Joe Fields (1929-2017) was a jazz producer and record executive who worked for Columbia, MGM, Verve, and, most impactfully, at Prestige in the 1950s and 1960s. Shortly after Prestige was sold to Fantasy in 1971, ending a classic era for the storied label, Fields founded Muse Records to document the next phase in jazz. Muse brought ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Classic jazz from Horace Silver, Betty Carter, along with recent releases from Carole Nelson Trio, Eric Alexander, and more

by David W. Daniels
September 23, 2025

Other classic jazz from Annie Ross, Quincy Jones, and more. New releases from Cecile McLorin Salvant, Atlanta's own Karla Harris, and more. Additional birthdays for Jon Hendricks, Brother Jack McDuff, Steve Coleman, and more. Playlist Horace Silver “Ill Wind"--from Further Explorations By The Horace Silver Quintet (Blue Note) 00:00 Annie Ross “Twisted"--from Jazz Divas: ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Funky Mama Show

by David Brown
May 16, 2025

This week's edition of The Jazz Continuum celebrates Mother's Day with an energetic mix of soul-jazz, jazz-funk, R&B, and groove-oriented selections. The program opens with classic organ-driven tracks from saxophonist Lou Donaldson, funk pioneers The Meters, and organist Jimmy McGriff, laying the foundation for the show's rhythmic theme. As the sound evolves into 1970s jazz-funk, selections ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Sullivan Fortner, Sasha Berliner, Herbie Hancock

by David Brown
April 29, 2025

This week on The Jazz Continuum, the spotlight turns to pianist and composer Sullivan Fortner, a dynamic presence in modern jazz. Known for his nuanced touch and bold improvisational voice, Fortner has made a mark through collaborations with vocalists Kurt Elling and Cécile McLorin Salvant, and through his acclaimed trio, solo, and duo recordings--including an intimate ...

Article: Building a Jazz Library

Ten Terrific Sax Plus Organ Combinations

by Artur Moral
February 12, 2025

OK, maybe the electric guitar was its first and most celebrated love affair, but the organ's alliances with the saxophone's family members are undoubtedly among the richest musical combinations, both in terms of sound and the intense interrelationships that typically develop in such encounters. Whether it be a tenor with a Hammond, a soprano with an ...

Article: Top Ten List

Versioning: The Top Ten Songs for Asking Someone “What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?"

by Dean Nardi
December 31, 2024

Tin Pan Alley is on West 28th in NYC, between 5th and 6th Avenues, but it references much more than a location and a few buildings that are now designated as landmarks. This is where the magic was created by songwriters composing for the live theater on Broadway. The term “Tin Pan" was slang at the ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Roy Haynes, Brian Charette, Milt Jackson & Lou Donaldson

by Joe Dimino
December 1, 2024

Episode 882 takes a soulful turn as we honor the towering legacy of the late alto saxophone legend Lou Donaldson, who recently passed away at the age of 98. A true giant of jazz, Lou left an indelible mark on the genre, and in this episode, we pay tribute to his extraordinary life and music. We ...