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It is well known in Philly that some of the city’s most ardent boosters were never native sons or daughters, but usually transplants from smaller cities seeking to make their mark before moving on to the Big Apple. But bassist Mike Boone, a New Yorker and Eastman School of Music grad, bounced into Philadelphia fresh off a second stint with drummer Buddy Rich in 1985 and stayed put. New York City didn’t really interest him (although he plays there a lot), and lucky for us, the green roots he put down here then have grown barnacled, brown, and rich with history.

Bassist Nicholas Krolak, a rising star based in Philadelphia, calls Boone, “The patriarch of the Philly jazz scene, mentor to all…and the torch-bearer of the Philly jazz tradition.” That encapsulates everything Boone is about. Above his own individual accolades as an instrumentalist, which are numerous and deserved, he’s the consummate steward of this music, in this place—a protector of the realm.

Album

Philly Standards

By Sungtaek Choo

Label: Sungtaek Choo Music
Released: 2026
Track listing: Passion Dance; Just in Time; Blues on the Corner; Chance

Album

Sonoluminescence Vol. 1

By Zaccai Curtis

Label: TRRcollective
Released: 2026
Track listing: Craig Handy

Song of the Day

Just In Time

April 28, 2026

Album: Philly Standards
By Sungtaek Choo
Label: Sungtaek Choo Music
Released: 2026
Duration: 5:08

Article: Profile

Introducing Pianist Sungtaek Choo

by Eugene Holley, Jr.
April 7, 2026

Toshiko Akiyoshi, Makoto Ozone, Hiromi and Helen Sung are but a few of the talented Asian pianists who have made their mark in jazz. The 30 year-old New York City-based, South Korean-born pianist Sungtaek Choo is a welcome addition to that illustrious list. Born in Daegu, South Korea on September 8, 1995, Choo started ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Straight Ahead into the New Year: Woody Shaw, Alexa Tarantino, Mike Clark with Mike Zilber and More

by Hobart Taylor
January 7, 2026

Starting the new year like an OG. Playlist Julie Benko “Ma Belle Evangeline" from Euphonic Gumbo (Club 44) 00:23 Mike Boone “Hymn" from Confirmation (Self-Produced) 3:41 Nnenna Freelon “Changed" from Beneath the Skin (Origin) 8:05 Host Speaks 13:40 Woody Shaw “Obsequious" from Love Dance (Time Traveler) 14:53 Alexa Tarantino “The Roar and The Whisper" ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Deep Cuts: Probably not on anyone's list, but real fine tunes

by Hobart Taylor
December 31, 2025

Fareed Haque channels Pat Martino, Linda May Han Oh, Ambrose Akinmusire, and Tyshawn Sorey ascend to “Strange Heavens," and the Premazzi-Nasser Quartet acknowledge the “Persistence of Change."Playlist Linda May Han Oh/Ambrose Akinmusire/Tyshawn Sorey “Portal" from Strange Heavens (Biophilia) 00:00 History Dog “Field Recordings" from Root Systems (Otherly Love) 4:57 Natsuki Tamura/Satoko Fujii “Icho" from ...

Article: Album Review

Mike Boone Friends and Family: Confirmation

Read "Confirmation" reviewed by Richard J Salvucci

by Richard J Salvucci
April 2, 2025

Sometimes, a random listener intervenes to comment on music a reviewer is working on. “Who are those guys?" with a tone that means, “I should know this right?" Well, if you happen to be from Philadelphia, shame on you. This was some kind of party, maybe a party in a church, or as bassist Mike Boone ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Nnenna Freelon, Roy Ayers, Roberta Flack, Saje and More

by Jua Howard
March 31, 2025

Greetings Music Family! It's finally time for another episode of the “First Instrument Jazz Show"! I've got new music from Nnenna Freelon, Kate McGarry, {m: Nicole Zuraitis and Kristin Korb; and more timeless music from Roberta Flack, Roy Ayers, Säje, Ben Williams and many more. Come get lost in the music with me!Playlist Intro ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Artemis, Posi-Tone Swingtet, Caili O'Doherty, Max Leake and more

by Benjamin Boddie
March 14, 2025

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Artemis, Posi-Tone Swingtet, The Reddish Fetish, Caili O'Doherty, Max Leake, Harry Allen Trio, Bibber Badder Bones, Judy Wexler, Liz Cole, Greg Abate, Bill Moio, Fernando Ferrarone, Yellowjackets, Nanami Haruta, Elaine Dame, Nick Hempton & Cory Weeds, Rodney Whitaker, Jim Snidero, Jenna McLean, Joe Syria, Kasan Belgrave, WDR Big Band, MTB, ...