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Herschel Evans and Chu Berry: the short careers of two tenor masters of the swing era
by Larry Slater
In the 1930's Coleman Hawkins' big sound and harmonic mastery ruled the roost, but there were tenor saxophonists who challenged Hawks throne, Two of these talented tenor players died before they had a chance to find fame: Chu Berry, and Herschel Evans. . Herschel Evans joined the Count Basie band In 1936, where he rose to ...
Past, Present, And, Future Sounds
by Bob Osborne
The most fascinating and enduring aspect of jazz, and other improvised music, is its' capacity to surprise the listener. This week a diverse collection of pieces that deliver different and ground breaking new sounds. At the centre Ingrid Laubrock's unique new album which is meets this specification and more. And to close a classic album from ...
Alex Zethson, Maria Manousaki, Simona de Rosa & more
by Marek J. Śmietański
Our 108th episode features new releases from European artists (with a small annex to March 2025). The broadcast is dominated by Scandinavian jazz, as many as half of the selected albums were recorded by artists from Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. But that's not all, as there will also be tracks from albums released by musicians ...
Niran Dasika, Sylvie Courvoisier, Mary Halvorson, Timo Lassy & More
by Ludovico Granvassu
A world of sonic explorers from all over the world, in the 37 minutes of this playlist that you can enjoy from the comfort of your home.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Timo Lassy Trio “Mountain Man Exit / Orlo" Live in Helsinki (We ...
Nasheet Waits, Sasha Berliner, Nels Cline and the Premazzi-Nasser Quartet!
by Hobart Taylor
This week's show features the intricate melodies of the Premazzi-Nasser Quartet, new music from guitarist Rez Abbasi, Sasha Berliner, Norwegian trumpeter Arve Henriksen and the latest from Nasheet Waits. Playlist Premazzi-Nasser Quartet “Raoul Blues" from From What I Recall (OA2) 0:00 Nasheet Waits “Snake Hip Waltz" from New York Love Letter (Bitter Sweet) (Giant ...
Jackie McLean, Eugene Chadbourne, and Miho Hazama
by Jerome Wilson
Technical difficulties prevented me from recording last week's show, so instead here is a vintage one from February 9, 2021. The musicians featured here include Jackie McLean, Susan Alcorn. Miho Hazama, Dave Burrell, and Eugene Chadbourne. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings ...
Tony Tixier, Hermon Mehari, Sun-Mi Hong, Branford Marsalis & More
by Ludovico Granvassu
Between Branford Marsalis' integral reimagining of Keith Jarrett's Belonging and Tony Tixier's prolific output, here is a playlist full of creative, up and coming musicians.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Salin “Being Here" Rammana (Self-produced) 0:16 Host talks 3:49 Sun-Mi Hong “A Never-Wilting Petal ...
Melody, Please
by Patrick Burnette
The boys ponder a batch of 2025 releases on the search for memorable, hummable melodies. These being 2025 jazz albums, you can guess the results of the search. Still, much to enjoy is these very diverse selections.Playlist Discussion of Dayna Stephens album Hopium (Contagious Music) 5:54 Discussion of Sean Imboden's album Communal Heart (Self ...
John Patitucci: The Soul, Spirit, and Sound of Jazz
by Stephen Braunginn
John Patitucci, the 2025 Jazz Journalists Association Electric Bassist of the Year, a four-time Grammy winner, shares his journey from joining Chick Corea's bands to playing in Wayne Shorter's quartet. His “faith" profoundly influences his music and collaborations, including with Brian Blade and Chris Potter}}. The conversation highlights Patitucci's spiritual growth and recent recording, Spirit Fall, ...
Luke Stewart, Silvia Bolognesi & Alexander Hawkins
by Maurice Hogue
I confess to having a thing about basses, particularly of the acoustic kind, so I got all excited when the latest Luke Stewart album rolled in. About to do a gig with his Remembrance Quintet, he change course and combined musicians from his Silt Trio and the Quintet for a live gig which was recorded with ...
