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Basketball and Jazz: The Art of Improvisation, Part 3

by Ludovico Granvassu
June 25, 2024

In our final look into the basketball & jazz interconnectedness, we focus on several jazz, or funk-jazz soundtracks for movies dedicated to the game, on jazz musicians with a basketball career like Cab Calloway and Wayman Tisdale, a composition inspired by the elegant and creative crossover dribble known as the Shammgod, and more!Happy listening!

Phil Haynes, Janel Leppin, & Ndududzo Makhathini

by Maurice Hogue
June 24, 2024

Last year veteran drummer Phil Haynes set out on a mission to document his past recording and music history; the first step, and a large one, was the publication of a book, “Chasing The Masters," which was paralleled by a 60-plus compilation of songs by various groups he led or played with. One of those bands ...

New Releases From Janis Siegel, Alexa Torres, Lakecia Benjamin, Birthday Shoutouts, Fathers Day & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
June 24, 2024

The Fathers Day broadcast includes new releases from Janis Siegel and Yaron Gershovsky, Janet Planet, Alexa Torres, Bruna Black & John Finbury plus a single from Lakecia Benjamin, with birthday shoutouts to Hazel Scott, Irene Higginbotham (Good Morning Heartache), Geri Allen, Nancy King, Amy Shook, Brianna Thomas, Alecia Olatuja, Monika Herzig, Carol Robbins and Daryl Sherman ...

Meet Drummer Jon Krosnick

by Steven Roby
June 24, 2024

This is an interview with renowned jazz drummer Jon Krosnick, who has been a significant figure in the music industry for several decades. Songs featured in this segment include “The Mean Time" and “Walk The Walk." Jon Krosnick began playing piano at age six and drums at age nine. Most of his formal musical ...

New music from Logan Kane, Jesus Molina and Gavin Harrison and Antoine Fafard

by Len Davis
June 23, 2024

New releases from Colombian pianist Jesus Molina, Italian keyboard player Angelo Abate, Brazillian drummer Pantico Rocho and Gavin Harrison- Antoine Fafard with their latest. New music from Logan Kane, featuring John Escreet and David Binney, James Morgan, Gary Husband and  Hadrien Feraud and Greek band Royal Time Machine. Two drummers Alfredo Golino and Simon Phillips, Brazilian guitarist Mauro Hector and Italian ...

Billy Strayhorn, Tom Waits, Norah Jones & Back Alley Brass Band

by Joe Dimino
June 23, 2024

With the power of the New Orleans-fueled Kansas City-based band Back Alley Brass Band, we begin the 860th Episode of Neon Jazz and music from their release Last Chance to Dance. We keep the New Orleans vibe going with a combination of the legendary Tom Waits with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band with “Tootie Ma is ...

Louis Armstrong, Shana Tucker, Incognito and More

by Jua Howard
June 23, 2024

Welcome Music Family! Per usual, I've got some great music in store for you this week including new music from Shana Tucker and Abena Koomson-Davis; and plenty more timeless music from artists such as Louis Armstrong, Nnenna Freelon, Ian Shaw and Incognito. Come get lost in the music with me!Playlist Intro 00:00 Mike LeDonne ...

Paul Chastain: The Small Square's Big Sounds

by Lawrence Peryer
June 22, 2024

Today, the Spotlight shines On singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Paul Chastain. Paul is one half of the duo The Small Square, with drummer, percussionist, and vocalist John Louis Richardson. He is also a songwriter for and co-founder of the group Velvet Crush and has worked with Matthew Sweet, Roger McGuinn, Susanna Hoffs, the late ...

Gavin Harrison-Antoine Fafard-Nir Felder and drummer Pantico Rocha

by Len Davis
June 21, 2024

Drummer Gavin Harrison and bassist Antoine Fafard, Italian keyboard player Angelo Abate with Hadrien Feraud, Armenian guitarist Vahagn Stepanyan, guitarist Mauro Hector with Brazilian drummer Igor Willcox. Nir Felder, drummer Pantico Rocha, and new piano sensation Jesus Molina. Guitarist James Morgan with drummer and keyboard player Gary Husband. Bassist John Peña and the Avi Yifra and ...

Luzmila Carpio, Les Mamans du Congo, Maria Kalaniemi and many more

by Cliff Furnald
June 21, 2024