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Lucia Cadotsch: Whispers Speak Louder than Screams

by Ludovico Granvassu
June 20, 2018

Speak Low (Enja Records, 2017), the debut release of her current Trio of the same name, catapulted Lucia Cadotsch among the new artists that promise to write original chapters of vocal jazz while showing deference to the artists that preceded them. Playing a compelling brand of music that has been aptly described as “acoustic retrofuturism" --think ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Belovèd Django Bates

by Ludovico Granvassu
June 17, 2018

If you are intrigued by jazz because of its capacity to surprise, amaze, astound, even flabbergast and leave you without words... then British pianist Django Bates is the musician for you! This week Mondo Jazz has reached out to Django Bates for an interview, in advance of his North American tour. This episode features ...

News: Performance / Tour

Camille Bertault & Chico Pinheiro launch the Rizzoli Music Aperitivo (NYC) on June 17 at 5PM

June 14, 2018

Join us for the launch of Rizzoli Music Aperitivo with jazz musicians Camille Bertault and Chico Pinheiro. These young stars of the French and Brazilian jazz scenes launch a series of live performances at Rizzoli Bookstore that will spotlight international talent and spark cross-pollination between music and books. Rizzoli Music Aperitivo is sponsored ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Follow the Leader!

by Ludovico Granvassu
June 12, 2018

This episode features tracks from two influential band leaders--John Lurie and Miles Davis--and the talented musicians who played in their respective bands. Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 The Lounge Lizards “The Yak" from Queen of All Ears on (Strange & Beautiful Music) 0:16 Host talk 5:55 ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Falling in Love with Jazz

by Ludovico Granvassu
June 7, 2018

This week we dive into the music that got me hooked on jazz, from crossover hits like Miles Davis' Bitches Brew and Dave Brubeck's “Take Five" to maybe lesser-known, but equally fabulous, tracks by Marc Ribot, Dave Holland, and more. If you don't usually listen to jazz, this episode could be a good place ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein, Bill Stewart Live @ BIMHUIS

by BIMHUIS
June 4, 2018

For the second installment of BIMHUIS Radio on All About Jazz we present the full recording of the recent concert by Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein & Bill Stewart held at BIMHUIS, in Amsterdam, on 31 May 2018. You'll hear a brilliant melting pot of groove, melody and swing by three phenomenal jazz heavyweights ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Henry Threadgill, Ben LaMar Gay and other great new releases

by Ludovico Granvassu
June 1, 2018

This week we check out new releases by some of the most exciting and innovative jazz musicians working today, from established names like Henry Threadgill and Nik Bärtsch to exciting up-and-comers like Ben LaMar Gay. Happy listening! Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Ben ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Destination South Africa (Part 1)

by Ludovico Granvassu
May 22, 2018

Over the past three weeks we've focused on Africa's influence on jazz music. We played music by international jazz musicians who were inspired by Africa as well as music by jazz musicians from Mali to Tunisia and from Ethiopia to Zimbabwe. Now what about South African Jazz? Well, we left South Africa for last ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Under an African spell & Dida Pelled live

by Ludovico Granvassu
May 16, 2018

A little detour in our African exploration. This week we focus on music by non African musicians who have been inspired by Africa. And then we go in a completely different direction and interview the talented Israeli singer & guitarist Dida Pelled who visited our studio for a live performance. Happy Listening!

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Destination Africa! Part II: Benin, Congo, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Senegal, Zimbabwe

by Ludovico Granvassu
May 2, 2018

As we continue our exploration of jazz by African musicians and by foreign musicians fascinated with the African continent and its music, this week we focus on Benin, Congo, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Senegal & Zimbabwe. Happy Listening! Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" from Mondo Jazz ...