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Pierre de Bethmann: Sharing a Musical Breakfast in Lyon
by Artur Moral
If interviewing a musical figure is usually a great experience, having a face-to-face conversation with one is a true privilege. Besides, it is April in Lyon, cherry trees in blossom... and the roofs of the capital of the French region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes shine under a splendid spring sun. Pierre de Bethmann, winner of the 2024 Victoire ...
Sly Stone, Tessa Souter, Cedar Walton
by David Brown
This week we remember progressive soul and funk pioneer Sly Stone of Sly and the Family Stone with two interpretations of his classic tunes: “Family Affair" from Bobby Hutcherson and “If You Want Me to Stay" from David Murray. Songs featuring some wonderful “oohs" and “aahs" in the background will be follow from Nina Simone and ...
Chad Eby: A Closer Look at His Life, Work, and Tribute to a Legend
by La-Faithia White
Saxophonist Chad Eby has been a vital presence in the North Carolina jazz scene. Since 2006, he has served as Associate Professor in the Miles Davis Jazz Studies program at the university of North Carolina at Greensboro, where he plays a key role in shaping the next generation of jazz musicians. In addition to his work ...
Dave Liebman / Billy Hart / Adam Rudolph: Beingness
by Mike Jurkovic
There is something very other-worldly about Beingness. It runs on some taut meta-rhythms, courtesy of NEA Jazz Master, drummer Billy Hart, who hangs loose and fearless with award-winning, world music percussionist/composer Adam Rudolph. It sounds like free-falling. But not in a monochromatic death plunge. No, this is more a sure glide, like a leaf flirting across ...
Tessa Souter: Making Connections Between Erik Satie, Jazz, and Personal Identity
by Victor L. Schermer
New York-based vocalist Tessa Souter is deservedly treasured among jazz fans, critics and musicians alike. Equally effective performing live and on her several fine recordings, she is a jazz singer who combines the sonority, vocal range and discipline of a classical mezzo soprano with subtle and sultry jazz inflections. Everything she sings is well thought out ...
Erik Truffaz plays Rollin’ & Clap! at Hong Kong City Hall
by Rob Garratt
Erik Truffaz--Rollin' & Clap! French May Arts Fest Hong Kong City Hall Hong Kong SAR June 7, 2025 It's easy to feel suspicious of projects too keen to tout their sales-friendly theme. Whether it's another Bird tribute or an album of Beatles songs (yup, looking at ...
New Releases From Tyler Henderson, Sandra-Mae Lux, Zohar Amar Mokady, Chloe Youtsey, Ryan Truesdell & More
by Mary Foster Conklin
This broadcast includes new releases from Tyler Henderson, Sandra-Mae Lux, Zohar Amar Mokady, Chloe Youtsey and Ryan Truesdell, with birthday shoutouts to Miles Davis, Clora Bryant, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Jenny Scheinman, Amanda Ekery, Adison Evans, Samantha Boshnack, Lynne Arriale, Kate Baker, Denise Donatelli, Alexa Tarantino, Yissy Garcia, among others. Happy listening and please support the artists ...
Miles Davis, Ben Sidran, Max Roach & Isaiah J. Thompson
by Joe Dimino
Episode 909 of Neon Jazz ignites with brilliance--and it starts with a rising star lighting up the modern jazz sky: Isaiah J. Thompson. We dive into fresh, soul-stirring tracks from his powerful 2025 release, The Book of Isaiah--Modern Jazz Ministry, where faith, groove, and virtuosity collide. From there, it's a rich journey through the past and ...
Miles Davis, Alex Stuart, The Action 4s, Derek Sherinian and Virgil Donati
by Len Davis
On the program today we revisit Miles Davis Bitches Brew with the game changing Miles Runs The Voodoo Down, to remember his birthday recently. Fresh music comes your way with Japanese pianist Kazutoshi Tosha, Aussie guitarist Alex Stuart, and prog-fusion from Soften The Glare. Plus, a new single from Sydney guitarist Kypo. We also hear from ...
Introducing Vocalist Clara Campbell
by Sanford Josephson
More than 100 vocalists competed in this year's Blues Alley Ella Fitzgerald Vocal Competition. What separated Clara Campbell from the other applicants, according to vocalist/judge Nicole Zuraitis, “was her unique voice. She didn't sound like someone else. And, the arrangements were exciting and interesting. She didn't play it safe, and I think that's the most important ...
