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Nitai Hershkovits, Micah Thomas, Koma Saxo, Dexter Goldberg & More

by Ludovico Granvassu
December 26, 2023

This episode is mostly dedicated to the proposition that piano jazz has a beautiful future ahead, if we have to judge it by what emerging pianists like Micah Thomas, Nitai Hershkovits, Dexter Goldberg, Joona Toivanen or Fergus McCreadie are putting on record. Before and after this piano segment, a few more thrilling new albums.Happy ...

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Holiday releases By Jae Sinnett, George Burton, Gregory Porter, Nicky Schrire, Aubrey Logan Plus A Celebration of Bob Dorough's Centennial

by Mary Foster Conklin
December 25, 2023

This broadcast includes new music from Sarah L. King, with holiday releases from Jae Sinnett, George Burton, Gregory Porter, Nicky Schrire, Aubrey Logan, plus birthday shoutouts to Beegie Adair, Frank Sinatra, Dionne Warwick, with a special nod to Jazz Master Bob Dorough for his centennial. Thanks for listening and please support the artists you hear by ...

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A Tribute To Guitarist, Radio Announcer And Dear Friend Tony Palkovic

by Len Davis
December 24, 2023

A tribute to guitarist, radio announcer and dear friend the late Tony Palkovic who passed this day 2019. Music from the 2000s with guitarist Nat Janoff, Vital Tech Tones and bassist and multi-instrumentalist Al Garcia. Cosmo Squad live, and Latin sounds from Dave Weckl Band and Jimmy Haslip.Playlist Tony Palkovic “Force of Habit" from ...

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George Burton, Christian Sands, Isaiah J. Thompson & Kait Dunton

by Joe Dimino
December 24, 2023

Welcome the annual Christmas Hour of jazz music. Kicking off our 2023 edition is keyboardist Kait Dunton with a funky collection of holiday tunes. From there, we dig into a host of new holiday releases by Christian Sands, Isaiah J. Thompson, Adam Shulman and George Burton. We also include a nice duo from Gregory Porter & ...

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James McKeown: Hawksmoor’s Kosimiche Hauntology

by Lawrence Peryer
December 24, 2023

Today, the Spotlight shines On James McKeown, the Bristol, UK-based artist who releases music under the name Hawksmoor. James first created Hawksmoor five years ago, inspired by the six 18th-century churches in London designed by architect Nicholas Hawksmoor. Described as 'English Baroque' in style, these buildings are large, foreboding, and even Gothic in nature. ...

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A Few More of My Favorite 2023 Jazz Things, Part 1

by Ludovico Granvassu
December 23, 2023

This week we focus on the songs that have made us smile, tap our feet, reflect and keep our optimism in spite of the dire state of the world during the past two months. We hope they'll have the same effect on you. Happy listening! Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. ...

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Mike Marlier and Eric Gunnison Interview

by Steven Roby
December 23, 2023

This episode of Backstage Jazz features an interview with drummer Mike Marlier and pianist Eric Gunnison. We discussed their music and upcoming performance tribute to Chick Corea at Dazzle. Mike Marlier has performed and recorded with countless artists and musicians. He is the staff drummer at the annual Conference on World Affairs at CU ...

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It's Christmas Time, Again

by Patrick Burnette
December 22, 2023

One of the bastards loves holiday music (Mike loves to flex his “knowledge-of-obscure-Xmas-tunes" muscles) and so the holiday episode has become an annual tradition. Luckily, every year at least a few jazz musicians put out a holiday album (if under duress) and archival and historical finds are always there to enjoy as well.Playlist Discussion ...

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Hiromi, Alex Machacek, Jeff Sipe and Steve Weingart

by Len Davis
December 22, 2023

We begin with Hiromi from Brain, Chicago band Bad Dog U, Kick The Cat with Scramble and Alex Machacek from Improvision. Guitarist Nguyễn Le interpreting the music of Jimi Hendrix, Chris Poland from OHM and drummer Jeff Sipe from Timeless. Also, keyboard player Steve Weingart and bassist Adam Nitti . Playlist Hiromi “Kung-Fu world Champion" ...

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Peter Brotzmann May Be Gone But He Still Wants to Kill Yo Mama

by Patrick Burnette
December 21, 2023

At Mike's suggestion, we devote an episode to the recently departed European avant-garde powerhouse Peter Brotzmann. The sound quality is a bit off. Pat says he forgot to press “record." Listeners know he was probably just cowering behind the couch. Mike shows us the breadth of the fire-breather's career, touching on a mid-size ensemble session, an ...