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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 ...

The Sound of the Fender Rhodes, Part 2

by Len Davis
October 13, 2024

Continuing with part 2 of our show inspired by Chris May's article Ten Supreme Fender Rhodes Albums. Part 2 includes music by Stan Getz, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Brian Blade, Nik Bartsch and Donald Byrd. Listen to part 1, here. Playlist Stan Getz “Captain Marvel" from Feeling Swing (Verve) 00:00 Chick Corea & Return ...

Benny Golson, Orrin Evans, Logan Richardson and Miki Yamanaka

by Joe Dimino
October 13, 2024

Kicking off the 875th episode of Neon Jazz, we dive into something special--fresh sounds from a deeply personal project with Orrin Evans at the helm of the Captain Black Big Band. He is delivering powerful tracks from his 2024 release Walk a Mile in My Shoe. From there, we pause to honor the late, great Benny ...

Rachelle Ferrell, Kevin Mahogany, Christie Dashiell and More!

by Jua Howard
October 13, 2024

Welcome Music Family! It's time for another episode of the “First Instrument Jazz Show"! As usual, I've got a great show in store for you including music from Rachelle Ferrell, Kevin Mahogany, Christie Dashiell, Ernie Andrews, Kate McGarry, Benny Benack IIIand many more. Come get lost in the music with me!Playlist Intro 00:00 Kate ...

Zorn This Way, Part 2

by Ludovico Granvassu
October 12, 2024

Gems from the Book of Angels, Book of Heads, Song Project and more, in the second part of this tribute to John Zorn, the composer. Happy listening! Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 David Krakauer, Kathleen Tagg “Parzial (Breath & Hammer Version)" Breath & ...

Zorn This Way, Part 1

by Ludovico Granvassu
October 11, 2024

Everyone knows that describing John Zorn as a prolific composer is an understatement. Everyone also knows how inclusive he has been, sharing his compositions with the many musicians who are in his circle of trust. Countless renditions of his music have been recorded by these musicians for Zorn's label, Tzadik. To mark his birthday, on September ...

Vibration Black Finger, Caixa Cabo, Kokoroko, Raw Odoni, Cruisic, And More

by Tony Poole
October 11, 2024

Tony Poole selects his favourite tracks from the latest new releases and pre-releases. This week's featured artist is the London-based spiritual soul jazz collective Vibration Black Finger with their soon to be released third album Everybody Cryin' Mercy. Producer Lascelle Gordon provides another “complete listening experience" on the back of their last project from 2020, Can ...