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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Isabelle Bodenseh, Pat Bianchi, Mammal Hands, Bellbird & more

by Marek J. Śmietański
May 19, 2026

The 124th episode delivers another regular edition of the show, this time dedicated to February jazz premieres from around the world. The playlist journeys through new sounds and fresh perspectives, showcasing a diverse array of artists and a broad spectrum of musical languages--from intimate, lyrical compositions to bold, innovative explorations. Along the way, we encounter inspiring ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

GEORGE... John Hollenbeck + Anna Webber... Craig Taborn, Tomeka Reid and Ches Smith Archive Dreams and Helen Sung debuts her Big Band

by Hobart Taylor
May 13, 2026

Homage to Wayne Shorter from GEORGE (John Hollenbeck/Anna Webber), early Wayne Shorter with Lee Morgan (The Young Lions re-mastered) and Helen Sung premieres her new big band! Playlist Host Speaks 00:00 Emmet Cohen/Jeremy Pelt “Compassion" from Universal Truth (Mack Avenue) 00:08 The Young Lions /Bobby Timmons/Lee Morgan/Wayne Shorter"Scourn'" from Seeds of Sin (Craft) 05:35 ...

Article: Rising Stars

Introducing Saxophonist Paloma Ximena

by Sanford Josephson
May 1, 2026

In May 2022, Rio Americano High School in Sacramento, CA, was a finalist in Jazz at Lincoln Center's Essentially Ellington competition, and sophomore Paloma Ximena won two solo awards: Outstanding Clarinetist and Outstanding Alto Saxophonist. “That was really the start of my career," she said. “That was the moment when I really decided to pursue music." ...

Article: Live Review

Coltrane 100 at Freight and Salvage

by Roy Strassman
April 30, 2026

Coltrane 100 Freight and Salvage Berkeley, CA April 15, 2026 Chatting with Joe Lovano after the evening's proceedings, I remarked, “How amazing it must be to have a group of all top notch New York bandleaders," to which he replied, “Combining bandleader personnel does not always produce what you might expect!" ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Mike Westbrook 1936 - 2026 & More

by Jerome Wilson
April 29, 2026

About half of this episode is dedicated to the work of pianist and composer Mike Westbrook who passed away on April 11, 2026. Music from some of Westbrook's large and small groups will be played as well as a performance with his wife Kate Westbrook. The show will also feature music from Melissa Aldana, Chico Hamilton, ...

Article: In Pictures

Bergamo Jazz Festival 2026

by Luciano Rossetti
April 17, 2026

A collection of photos from the Bergamo Jazz Festival in Bergamo from March 15--22, 2026 featuring Joe Lovano, Bad Plus featuring Craig Taborn and Chris Potter, Steve Coleman Five Elements, Dave Holland and Lionel Loueke Duo, Wayne Horvitz, Franco D'andrea Trio, Melissa Aldana, The Jazz Passengers, Hedvig Mollestad, Leo Genovese, Anais Drago, Norma Winstone, Lakecia Benjamin, ...

Article: Live Review

Melissa Aldana Quartet At The Philharmonie

by Matty Bannond
March 31, 2026

Melissa Aldana, Pablo Held, Pablo Menares, Kush Abadey The Philharmonie Cologne, Germany March 21, 2026 In northwest Germany, the natural order slides out of whack in early Spring. Lazer-blue skies blacken in the flicker of an eyelid. Afternoon strolling requires sunglasses and waterproof footwear. Mosquito bites burn as you scratch frost ...

Article: Live Review

Bergamo Jazz 2026

by Libero Farnè
March 27, 2026

Bergamo Jazz Festival 2026 Varie sedi Bergamo 19--22 marzo 2026 A differenza di altri jazz festival, molto estesi sotto il profilo cronologico e territoriale, quello di Bergamo, a parte alcune appendici prima e dopo, si concentra in quattro giornate fitte di eventi, di progetti speciali e di protagonisti ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Arvind Ramdas, Anthony Branker, Harvie S, Aubrey Johnson and more

by Benjamin Boddie
March 26, 2026

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Arvind Ramdas, Anthony Branker & Other Ways Of Knowing, Harvie S, Aubrey Johnson, April Varner, Steve Kovalcheck, Bernie Senensky, David Basse, Chenxi Pan, Yelena Eckemoff, The Interplay Jazz Orchestra, Monika Herzig, James Fernando, Hetty Kate, Owen Chen & Eternal Wind, Jeremy Pelt, Melissa Aldana, Dave Wilson Quartet, Vancouver Jazz Orchestra, ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Javon Jackson, Jack McDuff, and Brian Landrus

by Jerome Wilson
March 25, 2026

This episode features new music from Javon Jackson and Brian Landrus as well as older music by Tom Skinner and Brother Jack McDuff. 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 Laura Jurd “Pirates" from Human Spirit ...