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The Legacy of Billy Strayhorn: the Unknown Strayhorn

by Larry Slater
May 1, 2026

Billy Strayhorn ranks in the top tier of jazz composers, along with Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, Charles Mingus and Jelly Roll Morton.Strayhorn wrote at least one piece a week during the thirty years he worked with Duke Ellington. That was more than the Ellington Orchestra could handle, especially since Duke himself composed constantly. Choices ...

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More Sugar on the Frosted Flakes, Please

by Patrick Burnette
April 30, 2026

The boys take a peek at four releases from 2025 sprawling all over the map. If you ever wondered what would happen if Dave Brubeck met an African percussion ensemble, you're about to find out. You'll also find out why evocations of the “young lions" period gives Pat PTSD, how a vocalist / trumpeter's new release ...

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New Music From Joe Lovano, Peter Erskine, George J. Gilliam And More

by Bob Osborne
April 30, 2026

This collection offers a sophisticated journey through the expansive landscape of contemporary jazz, balancing reverent interpretations of the tradition with bold, experimental frontiers. From intimate trio dialogues and reimagined standards to the sweeping textures of modern orchestral arrangements, these selections highlight the genre's remarkable ability to evolve while staying rooted in its core values of improvisation ...

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Celebrating Duke Ellington's Late-Period Creative Music On His 127th Birthday And More

by Lawrence Peryer
April 30, 2026

This week's Rotations marks the 127th birth anniversary of Duke Ellington with a deep dive into the final fifteen years of his career. Those were the years of surprising, searching work that tends to get overlooked in favor of the canonical recordings. Ellington appears in four different contexts: sacred, suite, duo, and globe-spanning large ensemble. Close ...

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All About Jazz Unveils Enhanced Radio & Podcast Experience with New Streaming-Style Program Guide

April 30, 2026

All About Jazz, the world’s leading jazz media platform, has launched a fully redesigned Radio & Podcast section, introducing a dynamic, streaming-inspired interface that transforms how listeners discover and engage with its audio programming. The new program guide features a modern, intuitive layout reminiscent of popular streaming platforms, allowing users to seamlessly scroll through a growing ...

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Mike Westbrook 1936 - 2026 & More

by Jerome Wilson
April 29, 2026

About half of this episode is dedicated to the work of pianist and composer Mike Westbrook who passed away on April 11, 2026. Music from some of Westbrook's large and small groups will be played as well as a performance with his wife Kate Westbrook. The show will also feature music from Melissa Aldana, Chico Hamilton, ...

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Happy Birthday Charles Mingus, Carl Allen, and Others; Recent music from Sasha Berliner, Lexingtone, and More

by David W. Daniels
April 28, 2026

Celebrating Charles Mingus' birthday with the (still relevant) classic “Fables of Faubus." Other birthdays recognized include Harvey Mason Sr., Paul Chambers, Joe Henderson, and others. Recently released jazz from Soulive, the Sistering (aka Nnenna Freelon et al), Ingrid Jensen, and others. Classic jazz from Eddie Palmieri, Yusef Lateef, Sonny Rollins, and more.Playlist Eddie Palmieri ...

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Four new releases from The Ben Markley Big Band, Brian Lynch, Tierney Sutton & Tamir Hendelman, and Ulysses Owens, Jr.

by George Graham
April 28, 2026

George Graham presents four new and varied jazz releases. Playlist Ben Markley “Tell the Truth" from Tuesday Morning Feeling (OA2l) 06:13 Ben Markley “NPS" from Tuesday Morning Feeling (OA2) 07:41 Brian Lynch “The Luck of the Draw" from Torch Bearers (Holistic Music Works) 6:02 Brian Lynch “7-24" from The Luck of the Draw (Holistic ...

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Marta Sánchez, Billy Childs, Joe Syrian Motor City Jazz Octet, The Outskirts

by Cheryl K.
April 27, 2026

During this week's two-hour program of jazz and improvised music, vocalists and pianists Dena DeRose and Marta Sánchez; multi-instrumentalist/composer/producer Brian Eaton; pianists Oscar Peterson and Billy Childs; vocalist Catherine Russell; drummer and bandleader Joe Syrian with Motor City Jazz Octet; and The Outskirts.Playlist Teri Thornton “Baby, Won't You Please Come Home" from Teri Thornton ...

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Ron Wilkins & Rebecca Patterson, Catherine Russell, Danny Sinoff, Miho Hazama, Hendrik Meurkens, Jaana Narsipur & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
April 27, 2026

This broadcast passes the midway mark of Jazz Appreciation Month with new music from Ron Wilkins & Rebecca Patterson, Catherine Russell, Danny Sinoff, Miho Hazama, Hendrik Meurkens and Jaana Narsipur, plus birthday shoutouts to Bessie Smith, Brenda Russell, Rosa Passos, Madeleine Peyroux, Judy Wexler, among others. Happy listening and please support the artists you hear--see them ...