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Miles on Miles: the first great quintet
by Larry Slater
In 1955 Miles Davis formed his first great quintet withJohn Coltrane, Red Garland, Paul Chambers and Philly Joe Jones. By the end of the decade, the quintet became a sextet with the addition of Cannonball Adderley and Bill Evans replacing Red Garland.In this hour, we'll hear Miles discuss his recordings from the 2nd half ...
Emmet Cohen: Universal Truth
by Mike Jurkovic
There is an old-world saying that some folks are just born with an old soul. Pianist and social media conqueror Emmet Cohen--his pandemic- founded livestream, Live From Emmet's Place, has been viewed by millions across the globe--proves, positively, that the old wisdom still stands and forever will. For within the heart and soul of every jazzman ...
New Music From Helen Sung, Nolatet, Yoram Rosilio And More
by Bob Osborne
This week an exploration of jazz that spans the spectrum from the vibrant energy of big band arrangements to the avant-garde edges of the contemporary scene. This selection bridges the gap between legendary icons and the modern innovators pushing the genre into new territories. Throughout the playlist, you will find a dialogue between structure and spontaneity. ...
John Beasley Sextet at Presidio Theatre
by Steven Roby
John Beasley Sextet Presidio Theatre Miles Davis at 100 San Francisco, CA May 14, 2026 Spanning a 90-minute set from Birth of the Cool to Amandla, John Beasley's sextet anchors the centennial with Miles's most influential band--the 1965--68 quintet featuring Wayne Shorter. Last September at San Francisco's Presidio ...
Wayne's Sessions for Miles and Lee at Bielska Zadymka Jazzowa
by Marek J. Śmietański
Once upon a time, Miles Davis asked Wayne Shorter to compose music for an orchestral album. Yet neither those legendary sessions with Miles nor the similarly planned recordings with Lee Morgan ever came to life. The extraordinary scores remained hidden for decades--a silent treasure stacked in Wayne's home-- until they were rediscovered by Phillip Golub, assistant musical director of ...
Giuseppe D'Angelo: Mysterious Traveller. The Music of Wayne Shorter
by Neri Pollastri
Che Wayne Shorter sia stato uno dei più grandi compositori della storia del jazz è cosa ampiamente riconosciuta, anche se negli ultimi, luminosi anni della sua carriera la sua ricerca si è progressivamente spostata verso l'interazione improvvisativa, privilegiando strutture fluide e aperte rispetto alla scrittura tematica tradizionale. Mysterious Traveller del pianista e compositore Giuseppe D'Angelo, offre ...
How John Coltrane Changed Rock Music: Eight Miles High
by Kyle Simpler
In a 1969 interview, Miles Davis said, “I could put together the greatest rock 'n' roll band you ever heard." In many ways, Davis did just that, though it remains a point of contention among many of his fans, who might argue otherwise. Davis himself later made the point that his music from the late sixties and ...
Miles: The early years, with Miles narrating from his autobiography
by Larry Slater
Miles Davis is, without question, one of the most important musicians of the 20th century.His musical career encompassed bebop, cool, modal and fusion, and he was at the forefront of all of them. In 1989 Miles published an autobiography, and it's a candid, outspoken narration of his life and music.In this hour, ...
The Dam Jawn featuring Jeremy Pelt: Triphasic
by Artur Moral
Philadelphians know 'jawn' well--a term embedded in their local slang that is not easily grasped by the uninitiated. So what are Joan Fort and Martin Diaz (two Catalans), Philip Lewin (a German), and Nitin Parree and Frank Groenendijk (two Dutch men) doing forming a band whose name fuses that Philly word with a wink at the ...
Jazz Classics from Jackie McLean, Horace Silver and Others; Currents from Jacques Lesure, Billy Childs, and More
by David W. Daniels
Artists as described in title. Plus classics from Art Blakey, Gerald Wilson, Art Pepper, and more. Additional new music from Roy Hargrove, Brian Lynch, and a re-release from Dianne Reeves. Finally, birthday recognition for Ron Carter, Mary Lou Williams, Dennis Chambers, and others.Playlist Don Friedman “You Stepped Out Of A Dream" from Dreams And ...
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