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Chico Pinheiro and Vinicius Cantuária: Brazilian Guitar Dialogues
by Steven Roby
Brazilian guitarist and composer Chico Pinheiro joins Backstage Bay Area to talk about his musical journey, his duo collaboration with Vinicius Cantuaria, and the stories behind his compositions “City of Dreams" and “Estrada Real" ahead of their upcoming West Coast shows.A DownBeat Rising Star guitarist, Pinheiro reflects on his early start as a working ...
Echoes & Inspirations: Melissa Aldana’s Jazz Journey
by Steven Roby
In this episode of Backstage Bay Area, host Steve Roby sits down with Grammy-nominated saxophonist and composer Melissa Aldana. As the first female instrumentalist and first South American to win the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition, Melissa shares her remarkable journey from Santiago, Chile, to the global jazz stage.Playlist Melissa Aldana “Unconscious Whispers" ...
Ben LaMar Gay, Witold, Harald Lassen, Jon Irabagon & More
by Ludovico Granvassu
Enjoy a playlist that shines a light on recent and upcoming releases while trying to bridge the gap between mainstream and progressive audiences. Happy listening! Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Jon Irabagon “Buggin' the Mud" Plainspeak -Someone to Someone (Irrabagast) 0:16 Host talks ...
Mads Tolling: Jazz Collaborations and Classics Reimagined
by Steven Roby
When two-time Grammy-winning violinist Mads Tolling picks up his bow, magic happens. From reinterpreting classics like The Beatles' “Blackbird" to crafting soul-stirring arrangements of “What a Wonderful World" with the iconic Kenny Washington, Mads continues to redefine the boundaries of jazz and classical fusion. In the latest episode of Backstage Bay Area, Tolling delves ...
Allen Lowe, Darius Jones, Louis Armstrong
by David Brown
This week on The Jazz Continuum we start things off with the Marvels, a collaboration between saxophonist Charles Lloyd and singer/songwriter Lucinda Williams; then we keep the twang going with James Brown's take on some Hank Williams. Dinah Washington's It's A Mean Old Man's World follows before Rahsaan Roland Kirk takes up some Marvin Gaye at ...
Misha Tsiganov, Neil Swainson, Paul Yonemura, Catherine Russell and more
by Benjamin Boddie
Today's Music--Right Now!... Fantastic music by Misha Tsiganov, Neil Swainson, Paul Yonemura, Catherine Russell, Eric Person, Greg Johnson, Tracy Yang, Phillip Weberndoefer, Alvin Queen, Orrin Evans, Lakesia Benjamin, Addison Frei, Wayne Shorter, Tom Harrell, Warren Wolf, Caity Gyorgy, Aery Sharpe, Thom Rotella, Luther Allison, Michael Dease and more. PlaylistMisha Tsiganov “Chain Of Events" from ...
Classics from Blue Note and ECM, Brazilian vibes, and brand new releases from around the world
by Andy Crowther
Featuring vinyl purchases from the recent We Out Here festival in the UK, along with tracks from artists who performed there, Blue Note classics, '70s ECM tracks, Brazilian vibes and the best new releases... Playlist Tina Brooks “Good Old Soul" from True Blue (Blue Note) 00:00 Gene Ammons “Canadian Sunset" from Boss Tenor ...
Meet Avery Sharpe
by Cheryl K.
In this hour, an interview with bassist, composer, educator, producer, radio programmer, and founder of JKNM Records Avery Sharpe. His new release of original music with his Double Quartet is I am My Neighbors Keeper. Plus, new music from vocalist Lauren Henderson and keyboardist Matthew Whitaker. Playlist Wadada Leo Smith “Freedom Summer: Voter Registration, ...
Remembering Gerald Mac Mckenzie: A Goema Superstar
by Ngwako Malakalaka
Gerald Mac McKenzie, was a composer and bassist who changed Cape Town's Goema music tradition forever. McKenzie grew up in the city's carnival culture and he helped form The Genuines, combining styles like rock, punk, classical and jazz with the music of his childhood. We got together with my musical guest, musician, songwriter and educator including ...
Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Fay Victor, Marta Sanchez
by David Brown
This week, we kick off the show with some Philly folks featuring the iconic saxophonist Sam Reed and B-3 Funkster Charles Earland. The music of Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder will follow set in a jazz context from artists such as Milt Jackson, Joe Henderson, Charles Kynard, Jackie Byard and Vijay Iyer. Celebrating the release of ...
