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Tim Armacost: There is Something About Believing

by David Bixler
October 16, 2024

On his new recording, Something About Believing, tenor saxophonist Tim Armacost is joined by trumpeter Tom Harrell and baritone saxophonist Gary Smulyan as well as the outstanding rhythm section of bassist John Patitucci and drummer Al Foster. Listening to the music one is struck by the comfortability of master improvisers doing what they do best, however, ...

Nubya Garcia, Jim Witzel, Michael Dease, Orrin Evans and more

by Benjamin Boddie
October 16, 2024

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Nubya Garcia, Jim Witzel, Michael Dease, Orrin Evans, Matt Panayides, Omer Leshem, Emmet Cohen, Teri Parker's Free Spirits, OJT, Matt Steckler, Peter Bernstein, Joel Frahm, Jonathan Powell, Dafnis Prieto, Mike Stern, Javon Jackson, Jim Self/John Chiodini, Dred Scott, Ed Neumeister, Christian Sands, and more. Playlist Nubya Garcia “Odyssey" ...

Max Light, Julian Lage, and Irreversible Entanglements

by Jerome Wilson
October 16, 2024

This program features music from Max Light, Julian Lage, Ornette Coleman, Irreversible Entanglements, Jeff Lederer, and others. 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 Ahmad Jamal “Tangerine" from Emerald City Nights: Live at the Penthouse 1963-1964 ...

Steve Lehman, Betty Bryant, J.D. Allen and More

by Hobart Taylor
October 16, 2024

This week we feature artists who performed at Los Angeles' Angel City Jazz Festival, Steve Lehman, Kris Davis, Mauricio Morales, Jenny Scheinman and Elsa Nilsson. We also feature new music from saxophonist J.D. Allen, Betty Bryant, and welcome an avant-garde ragtime offering by Welsh pianist Joe Webb.Playlist Steve Lehman Orchestre National de Jazz “Los ...

Lucy Woodward, Pericopes +1, Jasper Blom, Tom Harrell & More

by Ludovico Granvassu
October 15, 2024

The stunning new project by Lucy Woodward sets the tone for the return of Mondo Jazz after a brief summer hiatus.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Lucy Woodward “Trying Times" Lucy Woodward & The Rocketeers (GroundUp) 0:16 Host talks 4::45 Jasper Blom Quartet “Jouska" ...

Isaiah Collier, Anna Webber & Nexus

by Maurice Hogue
October 15, 2024

What's in this episode of One Man's Jazz? Music from new releases by the greats (Wayne Shorter & Miles Davis) by rising stars (saxophonists Isaiah Collier & Anna Webber) by the vets (pianists Tonino Miano & Russ Lossing and Nexus, the long-running band from Italy led by drummer Tiziano Tononi & saxophonist Daniele Cavallanti) and by ...

The Smooth Jazz Alley: A Fresh Take on Contemporary Jazz Fusion

by Steven Roby
October 15, 2024

In this episode of Backstage Sonoma, host Steven Roby sits down with the core members of The Smooth Jazz Alley--keyboardist and producer Marco Montoya, drummer and producer Kevin Lewis, and saxophonist Otoe Mori}. Together, they share the journey behind the band's unique sound and their efforts to push contemporary jazz's boundaries. With years of experience and ...

Paul Stache: The Art of Running Smoke Jazz Club in NYC

by Lawrence Peryer
October 14, 2024

Today, the Spotlight shines On Paul Stache, co-owner (with his wife and partner Molly Sparrow Johnson) of Smoke Jazz & Supper Club, one of New York City's premier live music venues. Smoke is celebrating its 25th anniversary throughout 2024 and Paul joined us to talk about the storied venue's past, present, and future. In ...

Military Music: Part 1

by Monk Rowe
October 14, 2024

Holly Channell, Anne Sajdera, Roxana Amed, Teri Parker, Michael Mayo, Nicole Mitchell & Ballake Sissoko, Nubya Garcia & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
October 14, 2024

This broadcast includes new releases from Holly Channell, Anne Sajdera, Roxana Amed, Teri Parker, Michael Mayo, Nicole Mitchell & Ballake Sissoko, Nubya Garcia plus a single from Laila Biali, with birthday shoutouts to Ann Richards, Basia, Hyuna Park, Patrice Rushen and Melissa Stylianou among others. Happy listening and please support the artists you hear. See them ...