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The Jazz Worlds of James Baldwin - Part 1

by Ludovico Granvassu
November 5, 2024

The centennial of writer and civil rights activist James Baldwin offers a great opportunity to look into the call and response which has been going on, for decades, between Baldwin's inner world and the world of jazz. Here is a set featuring music inspired by his writings and tunes by musicians we was connected with.

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Meshell Ndegeocello, Akiko Tsuruga, Patricia Brennan, Caity Gyorgy, Celebrating Dinah Washington (100!), Lyricist Carolyn Leigh, Alice Coltrane & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
September 9, 2024

This broadcast includes new releases from Meshell Ndegeocello, Akiko Tsuruga, Patricia Brennan, Caity Gyorgy and Carla Hassett, with birthday shoutouts to Dinah Washington (100!), Lyricist Carolyn Leigh, Alice Coltrane, Teri Thornton, Vicki Burns, Rosana Eckert, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Adrienne McKay and Mark Winkler, among others, plus a remembrance for guitarist Russell Malone in the first hour. ...

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Take Five with Keyboardist Jesse Fischer

by AAJ Staff
September 8, 2024

Meet Jesse Fischer Known for his vibrant blend of jazz, funk, soul and folk, Jesse's Fischer's uplifting music features rich harmonies, intricate rhythms, and a deep understanding of groove. Catch Jesse play tracks from his recent release Resilience, re-imagined arrangements of classic '60s/'70s jazz from his Flipped series, along with some brand new music. “Jesse Fischer ...

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Meshell Ndegeocello, Shaun Martin, Patricia Brennan and Kiki Valera

by Hobart Taylor
August 14, 2024

Music from Meshell Ndegeocello from No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin, remembering pianist Shaun Martin, Patricia Brennan's new release Breaking Stretch and the latest from guitarist Kiki Valera.Playlist Kiki Valera “Funfuñando" from Vacilon Santiaguero (Circle 9 Records) 0:00 Jane Bunnett & Maqueque “Bolero a un Sueño" from Playing With Fire (Linus) 5:32 ...

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Lettuce To Release 'Live In Tokyo (Remastered)' & On Vinyl For The First Time Ever In Celebration Of Its 20th Anniversary

July 26, 2024

Psychedelic funk veterans Lettuce have announced a re-release of their longtime-cherished album Live in Tokyo available via Lettuce Records on September 13th in celebration of the album’s 20th anniversary. The formative album will be released on vinyl for the first time ever and has been remastered for an enhanced audio experience. Pre-save/pre-order Live in Tokyo (Remastered) ...

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The (Record Store) Day After - Part 2

by Ludovico Granvassu
May 17, 2024

More un-earthed gems and special edition re-issues released for Record Store Day in this set, which also focuses on two wonderful Sun Ra tribute albums produced by the Red Hot Organization. Happy listening! Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Lettuce “VIBE" VIBE (Lettuce) 0:16 ...

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New Releases, Birthday Celebrations For Dorothy Donegan, Alberta Hunter, Billie Holiday & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
April 15, 2024

This broadcast makes the graceful morph from Womens History to Jazz Appreciation Month with new releases from John Basile, Kandace Springs, Jamie Baum, Queen Esther, Leigh Pilzer, Lizz Wright and Tierney Sutton, with birthday shoutouts to Dorothy Donegan, Alberta Hunter, Billie Holiday, Doris Day, Christine Jensen, Tessa Souter, Teri Parker, Tia Fuller, and Amina Claudine Myers, ...

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Anthony Pirog, Les Paul, Ethan Philion and More

by Jerome Wilson
March 20, 2024

This show has electronics, guitarists, vintage Chicago avant work, and much more. Musicians heard include Anthony Pirog, Les Paul, Philip Cohran, Ethan Philion, and Bobby Hutcherson. 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 Jeremy Dutton “The ...

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Vijay Iyer, Too Many Zooz, Annie Chen, Jacky Terrasson & More

by Ludovico Granvassu
March 13, 2024

Welcome to your weekly fix of recent and upcoming releases, from the seismic brasshouse of Too Many Zooz to the re-imagining of Sun Ra's The Magic City by Meshell Ndegeocello, and a whole lot in between. Happy listening! Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Too ...

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New Releases, Grammy Winners, Birthday Celebrations For Blanche Calloway, Carole King & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
February 19, 2024

This broadcast includes new releases from Ed Johnson & Novo Tempo, Alliance (led by Sharel Cassity and Coleen Clark), Tierney Sutton and Nubya Garcia, with nods to several Grammy winners and birthday shoutouts to Blanche Calloway, Chick Webb, Carmen Staaf, Jen Allen, and Carole King, among others. Thanks for listening and please support the artists you ...