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Miles the Composer in the '50s: Jazz Musicians Play Miles, Part 2

by Larry Slater
June 19, 2026

Miles Davis is justly celebrated for his harmonic sense, his tone, his style, and his ever-changing musical career. However, we rarely hear about Miles the composer. Miles certainly wasn't a prolific composer, and he wrote even less in his later years. He often surrounded himself with gifted writers including Gil Evans,, Bill Evans, Wayne ...

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Helen Sung, Le Boeuf Brothers, The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, Carolyn Lee Jones and more

by Benjamin Boddie
June 18, 2026

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Helen Sung Big Band, Le Boeuf Brothers, The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, Carolyn Lee Jones, Reid Hoyson Project, Tristan Cappel, Lou Marini And The Italian Groovers, Anthony Caceres, Fuller Sound, Tumbao Bravo With Paul Vornhagen, Billy Childs, Ted Chubb, Chris Aschman, Gergana Velinova, New Jazz Underground, Erica Von Kleist, Emmet ...

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Collin Walcott, Yussef Kamaal, Max Roach, Bobby Previte And More.

by Lawrence Peryer
June 18, 2026

This episode of Rotations uses jazz as a spine but refuses to stay on it. We start with Collin Walcott's sitar-laced ECM reverie and Max Roach's 1968 post-bop intensity, move on to Bobby Previte's long-awaited return to small band writing and Randy Weston's luminous live performance at Montreux. Then it's the Belgian absurdism of Flat Earth ...

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New Releases From Ize Trio, Daniel Pinilla, Alabaster DePlume, James McGowan And More

by Bob Osborne
June 18, 2026

This selection traverses the expansive landscape of contemporary jazz, balancing avant-garde exploration with the foundational weight of archival mastery. The journey begins with the celestial textures of the Ize Trio setting a sophisticated tone that flows through the poetic, boundary-pushing stylings of Alabaster DePlume and the intricate improvisations of Marta Warelis. While the playlist highlights the ...

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Eva Novoa, Matt Slocum, New Jazz Underground, 8 Octopi

by Cheryl K.
June 18, 2026

During this week's two-hour program of jazz and improvised music--pianists Julia Hülsmann and Eva Novoa; two selections from saxophonist/multi-instrumentalist/composer Caleb Wheeler Curtis; drummer Matt Slocum; the Ivo Perelman & Matthew Shipp String Trio; New Jazz Underground; the Brazilian duo of musicians Antônio Carlos Marques Pinto and José Carlos Figueiredo; Chicago Soul Jazz Collective; and 8 Octopi.

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Flea, Dave Douglas and Sonny Rollins (RIP)

by Jerome Wilson
June 17, 2026

This program pays belated tribute to the late Sonny Rollins. It also includes music from Dave Douglas, Olivia Murphy, and Flea.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 Roxy Coss “Ely, MN" from Disparate Parts (Outside In) ...

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Stephen Emmer: Composing At The Edge Of Silence

by Lawrence Peryer
June 17, 2026

Today, The Tonearm's needle lands on Dutch composer and musician Stephen Emmer. Stephen Emmer came up in the late '70s post-punk underground in Amsterdam. His band Minny Pops was the first international act signed to Factory Records. Since then he's been a curious genre-explorer, working with Lou Reed, Chaka Khan, Tony Visconti, Trevor Horn, ...

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Dave Jemilo: The Green Mill

by Mike Jones
June 17, 2026

This week, Mike talks with Dave Jemilo! Dave owns the fabulous Green Mill in Chicago--the oldest jazz club in the United States. Dave is not known as a musician but he got his start with his friends in elementary school in their band Dave Jemilo and the Gems! They never played a gig and in Dave's ...

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Virginia MacDonald, David Sánchez, Marta Sánchez, Rachele Amore & More

by Ludovico Granvassu
June 16, 2026

Striking debuts, new chapters in established careers, and yet more surprises from relentlessly curious artists--this is a playlist designed to keep your ears on high alert.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 David Sánchez “Lumbalú" Tambó (Ropeadope) 0:16 Host talks 7:21 Virginia MacDonald “Stardust" In ...

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Classics from Mingus, Della Reese, Ted Curson, and others; New music from Nat Reeves, David Sanchez, Eliane Elias, and others

by David W. Daniels
June 16, 2026

In addition to the artists named in the title, this week's Exploration includes classic jazz from Stanley Turrentine, Kenny Dorham, Yusef Lateef, and others. Also, music from albums yet to be released by David Sanchez and Larry Goldings. Birthday recognition for Tina Brooks, Alex Sipiagin, Geri Allen, and others.Playlist Dominik Kisiel “Space" from Exploration ...