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Carla Bley, Gabrielle Cavassa, Erica von Kleist, Juan Carlos Quintero, The Joymakers, Helen Sung & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
May 11, 2026

This broadcast includes newly discovered music from Carla Bley plus releases by Gabrielle Cavassa, Erica von Kleist, Juan Carlos Quintero, The Joymakers and a single from Helen Sung's latest, with birthday shoutouts to Shirley Horn, Duke Ellington, Connie Crothers, Blossom Dearie, Angela Bofill, Andrea Brachfeld, Tracy Stark, Mary Ann McSweeney and Liz Terrell Brydge, among others. ...

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Tempering Tradition: Adam Birnbaum Reimagines the Well-Tempered Clavier

by David Bixler
May 11, 2026

Since the mid-2000s, pianist Adam Birnbaum has been one of the most in-demand sidemen in jazz--anchoring ensembles for Cécile McLorin Salvant, Wynton Marsalis, and the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. But as a leader, he's charting a different course. His latest project, Preludes, takes on the monumental task of re-imagining J.S. Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier alongside bassist Matt Clohesy ...

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Catherine Russell, Nat Reeves, Bobby Broom & John Beasley

by Joe Dimino
May 10, 2026

We kick off Episode 957 of Neon Jazz with a true living legend--John Beasley--a masterful bridge between jazz's rich past and its ever-evolving present. Teaming up with the powerhouse SWR Big Band, he sets the tone with his stunning 2026 release Invisible Piano. From there, the journey rolls through a lineup of modern greats and enduring ...

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New music from Dezolve, Matteo Mancusco, SLAK, Tom Hemby and Alberto Rigoni

by Len Davis
May 10, 2026

We kick off with fiery jazz fusion from DEZOLVE, alongside guitar brilliance from John McLaughlin and Matteo Mancusco. There's rocky fusion from The Rewind Collective, more Allan Holdsworth-inspired music from Quube, and stunning drum work from Simon Phillips with Protocol 6. We also feature jazzy grooves from SLAK with drum Prodigy Senri Kawaguchi plus music from ...

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Archie Shepp's The Magic of Ju-Ju, Serbian Improvisors + New Releases from Caroline Davis, Ishmael Ali, Phil Haynes, Rodrigo Amado and others

by Jon Greenbaum
May 10, 2026

Creative improvisors from Chicago to Brooklyn to Serbia.Playlist 8 Bold Souls “Chapel Hill" from 8 Bold Souls (Sessoms) 00:00 Archie Shepp “The Magic of Ju-Ju" from The Magic of Ju-Ju (Impulse) 12:31 Ishmael Ali “Anathema" from Burn The Plastic, Sell The Copper (Amalgam) 32:04 São Paulo Underground “Evetch" from Beija Flors Velho E Sujo ...

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Matthew Stevens, Grammy-award winning jazz guitarist, brings multi-generational talent for upcoming self-titled release

by Doug Hall
May 10, 2026

Our guest artist is Matthew Stevens, a critically acclaimed Grammy Award-winning jazz guitarist and producer. His upcoming album, Matthew Stevens, will be released May 8th on Candid Records. We will listen to a portion of two cuts from this recording, later in the podcast. Stevens shares the concept-album inspiration and overcoming personal challenges that have now ...

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Caroline Davis: The Saxophone Reimagined In The Fallows

by Lawrence Peryer
May 9, 2026

Today, The Tonearm's needle lands on saxophonist and composer Caroline Davis. Caroline made her album Fallows (Ropeadope, 2026) alone during a residency in Ucross, Wyoming, improvising and recording in a cabin, using prepared saxophone techniques and a unique instrument called an organelle to process and build sounds she'd never put to tape before. The ...

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Annahstasia, Ryan Blotnick, Vincent Courtois, Walter Smith III & More

by Ludovico Granvassu
May 9, 2026

Enjoy a playlist that ranges from the jazz infused power folk of Annahstasia to the neo-cool of Walter Smith III passing through, chamber, cinematic and classical influences. Happy listening! Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Annahstasia “Stress Test" Live at Glasshaus (Glasshaus) 0:16 Host ...

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Jackson Plays Dylan & Dylan Plays Dylan

by Katchie Cartwright
May 9, 2026

Spinning Javon Jackson's extraordinary album Jackson Plays Dylan (Solid Jackson Records, 2026) on this edition of Caminhos do Jazz. His outstanding bandmates on the project include Jeremy Manasia on piano and Fender Rhodes, Isaac Levien on bass/electric bass, and Ryan Sands at the drums. Jackson wrote the opener, “One for Bob Dylan." The rest ...

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Reggie Watkins Quartet

by Daniel Peck
May 8, 2026

Long-time Pittsburgh resident trombonist, pianist and band leader Reggie Watkins has released four recordings as Band leader and has appeared on too many others to count. From 1999 to 2006 he served as trombonist and musical director for trumpeter and band leader for Maynard Ferguson and later served in the same capacity with singer-songwriter ...