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Alex Norris, Sheila Jordan and More

by Jerome Wilson
March 29, 2023

This eclectic episode features celebrated jazz musicians such as Stan Getz and Sheila Jordan as well as lesser-known but equally strong players such as Alex Norris and Adam Larson. Playlist The Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) ...

Samara Joy On Her 'Fast Authentic' Success

by Leo Sidran
March 29, 2023

Accepting her Grammy award for Best New Artist last month, Samara Joy looked out at a sea of faces that she had grown up admiring and said, “I've been watching y'all on TV for so long... I'm born and raised in the Bronx." It was almost as though she was reminding herself of just ...

Aruán Ortiz, Ferg Quill, Simon Lucaciu, Papanosh & More New Releases

by Ludovico Granvassu
March 28, 2023

Organ grooves, a take on the Jackson Five opened by the merciless beat of an Ornette Coleman alumnus, a few compelling debut albums, the ongoing collaboration between Aruán Ortiz and James Brandon Lewis, the return of Joshua Abrams' meditations for large ensemble and more make this week's playlist worth your attention... Happy listening!

Cecil Taylor, Ellington Seattle Concert, Aretha Franklin

by David Brown
March 28, 2023

This week on the Jazz Continuum, we celebrate the birthday of Aretha Franklin with her music and Franklin covers by Philly organist Jimmy McGriff. We'll continue with a musical tribute to Cecil Taylor, one of the most uncompromisingly gifted pianists in jazz history who was born on this day in 1929. We'll be spinning from Taylor's ...

The Producers

by Monk Rowe
April 1, 2023

Ethnic Heritage Ensemble, Lukas Traxel, Club D’Elf & JuJu

by Maurice Hogue
March 27, 2023

Spirit Gatherer--Tribute To Don Cherry is a forthcoming album by the esteemed Ethnic Heritage Ensemble that is worth checking out. Don Cherry's son David Ornette Cherry and vocalist Dwight Trible join the Ensemble for a session that captures the essence of one of the most important musicians in any genre. Other new recordings sampled in this ...

New Releases Plus A Celebration Of Octogenarian Women Of Jazz

by Mary Foster Conklin
March 27, 2023

This broadcast includes new releases from vocalists Susan Krebs, Tracey Yarad, Hailey Brinnel and Lizzie Thomas, with singles from drummer Cecilia Sanchietti and harpist Brandee Younger, plus birthday shoutouts to Jessica Williams, Nat King Cole, Berta Moreno, Queen of the Organ Shirley Scott, Michele Rosewoman and Mark Murphy, among others. Also a preview of a special ...

Yo Miles!, Bob Berg, Mike Stern, ARC Trio

by Len Davis
March 26, 2023

Yo Miles! fromYo, Miles! Lightning, Jack DeJohnette, Bob Berg, Mike Stern, ARCeology-Music of MSM Schmidt, with Jimmy Haslip, Scott Kinsey and Gergo Borlai. Playlist Yo Miles ! Henry Kaiser and Waded Leo Smith “Thunder & Lightning" from Lightning (Self Produced) 00:00 Jack DeJohnette “Jack In" from Parallel Realities (MCA) 09:47 Bob Berg “Silverado" from ...

Wayne Shorter, Vince Mendoza, Lonnie McFadden & Kristin Korb

by Joe Dimino
March 26, 2023

We kick off a new 795th Episode of Neon Jazz with a powerful Denmark-based, American-born bassist and singer in Kristin Korb with material created during the COVID era. From there we hear from vocalist Diane Schuur, who was one of the first real experiences Kristin had in live jazz. We also celebrate a handful of esteemed ...

Alessia Obino, Rob Mazurek, London Brew, Stephen Ulrich & More New Releases

by Ludovico Granvassu
March 25, 2023

Americana-tinged guitarists, cinematic moods, a cast of London all-stars chasing the electric Miles voodoo down, inflections of Jimi Hendrix, and music that may help you with meditation, introspection, or even state alteration... This and more in this week's set!Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 ...