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Amirtha Kidambi, KNOBIL, Mattias Risbergs, Maria Pia de Vito & Henri Texier

by Ludovico Granvassu
December 17, 2025

Powerful albums documenting live performances of ambitious creativity, and artists that turned their interest in different, often faraway cultures are at the heart of this compelling playlist.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Maria Pia de Vito “Samba e ammore" Buarqueana (Parco della Musica) 0:16 ...

RIP Gordon Goodwin and Phil Upchurch. Classics by Bobby Timmons, Peggy Lee, and others

by David W. Daniels
December 16, 2025

Recognizing the transition of Gordon Goodwin and Phil Upchurch. Additionally, classic music from Clifford Brown, Lou Donaldson, and more. Newly released music from La Tanya Hall, Yusef Lateef, Lettuce, and others. Recognizing birthdays for McCoy Tyner, Diane Schuur, and others.Playlist Alchemy Sound Project “Divergency" from Further Explorations (Alchemysoundproject) 00:00 Clifford Brown “Get Happy" from ...

Rufus Wainwright, Theo Bleckmann, Anne Mette Iversen, Terry Callier & More

by Ludovico Granvassu
December 16, 2025

Here is your weekly antidote to background music, where we lean in, listen close, and find what's truly worth hearing. And there's plenty of gems worth hearing in this playlist, with a special focus on remarkable singers like Rufus Wainwright, Theo Bleckmann and Terry Callier.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. ...

Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Haeun Joo, Ishmael Ali & Satoko Fujii

by Maurice Hogue
December 16, 2025

Two never-heard-before releases present Rahsaan Roland Kirk holding forth at two 1960s gigs, recorded live at the Village Vanguard in New York and at The Penthouse in Seattle are the highlights in this episode of One Man's Jazz, along with a tasty piano trio recording by South Korean pianist Haeun Joo, Chicago cellist Ishmael Ali, a ...

Holiday Music By Jeremy Pelt, Olivia Van Goor, New Releases From Mary Halvorson, the B.I.T. (Back In Time) Duo & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
December 15, 2025

This broadcast includes more Grammy nominees, holiday music from Jeremy Pelt, Olivia Van Goor, new releases from Mary Halvorson and from Italy the B.I.T. (Back In Time) Duo, plus birthday shoutouts to Cassandra Wilson, Melissa Aldana, Honorable Men Dave Brubeck, Ira Gershwin, Louis Prima, Cory Weeds, Ulysses Owens Jr., among others. Happy listening and please support ...

Bill Evans, Clark Terry, Gerry Mulligan, Teddy Charles & Bob Brookmeyer

by Joe Dimino
December 14, 2025

Welcome to a full hour dedicated to the genius of Bob Brookmeyer--one of jazz's most inventive, soulful, and influential voices. Born in Kansas City, he carried the city's musical spirit across the globe, leaving a bold, unmistakable imprint on the world of jazz and beyond. This episode is inspired by Michael Stephans' powerful new book, On ...

Jazz playlist special features Pat Metheny, Michael Brecker, Miles Davis and much more

by Len Davis
December 14, 2025

Ella Fitzgerald, Gregory Porter, Olivia Van Goor, Leslie Odom Jr. and More!

by Jua Howard
December 14, 2025

Happy Holidays! It's time for another episode of the “First Instrument Jazz Show"! I've got a lot of holiday cheer to share with new music from April Varner, Wycliffe Gordon, Olivia Van Goor,Christian Wiggs; and a lot of other timeless holiday music including from Ella Fitzgerald, Kevin Mahogany, Laila Biali, Joe Williams, Natalie Cole, Leslie Odom ...

Sachal Vasandani: Best Life Now, Stripped Back

by Steven Roby
December 13, 2025

In this episode of Backstage Bay Area, host Steven Roby sits down with vocalist and songwriter Sachal Vasandani. Known for a voice that critics call “transfixing," Sachal has collaborated with everyone from Wynton Marsalis to Bobby McFerrin. Sachal discusses his latest project, Best Life Now, and the surprising journey of taking that album--originally produced ...

Elysian Fields, Zeitgeber, Kate Wyatt, Rin Seo Collective & more

by Marek J. Śmietański
December 13, 2025

Episode 119th of Jazz Crumbs wraps up the October releases. After the European chapter in episode 118th, we travel to the rest of the world. The sound is calmer and less experimental this time, with clear nods to tradition. There are plenty of albums by artists from outside the American mainstream--Canada, Cuba, South Africa, and several ...