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Monty Alexander, Trombone Shorty, Bonerama And More

by Joe Dimino
November 24, 2019

This week we open with a titan in the world of jazz, Monty Alexander. He does his rendition of “Day O Banana Boat" and discusses his latest Monk album and so much more. We also feature a Frank Sinatra tune to memorialize a big moment in the life of Monty. From there, we focus on the ...

Enrico Rava: Five Decades of Jazz - The Co-leader and Sideman Part 1

by Ludovico Granvassu
November 23, 2019

After focusing on Enrico Rava's discography as leader, this week we explore his more than five decades of work as co-leader and sideman. The statuture of an artist can be measured not only through the albums s/he has recorded but also by the caliber of the musicians he has played with. There are not ...

JazzWeek Radio Chart: November 25, 2019

November 22, 2019

All About Jazz publishes the weekly JazzWeek radio chart. Discover new releases, track chart movement, and learn what is being played on jazz radio stations around the United States. Enjoy! TW LW 2W Artist TW LW Move Add Rpts Peak Wks 1 1 1 Poncho Sanchez Trane's Delight (Concord Picante) 357 325 +32 1 48 1 ...

Eric Alexander, Tristano and Nat Cole Centennials & Ellingtonia

by Marc Cohn
November 22, 2019

Tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander appeared in Baton Rouge Tuesday, November 19th @ the Manship Theatre, downtown Baton Rouge. So we warmed you up for his visit with his trio and quartet work, as well as a sideman with Mike LeDonne on the B-3 and pianist Junior Mance (knee deep in the blues). There's also our last ...

Get Theyself to the Garden Party

by Patrick Burnette
November 21, 2019

A couple of catalog items, a couple of brand new releases—hey, you've got yourself a podcast! Talk ranges from a little-known seventies progressive jazz outing to a classic ECM eighties joint and then turns to two releases so hot off the presses the internet is still sizzling. In pop matters, Mike breaks down a Rudresh Mahanthappa ...

Women of Jazz, New Releases, and a look back at Azimuth

by Bob Osborne
November 21, 2019

This programme is all about female vocalists with some of the years best new releases plus there's a look back at the music of Azimuth featuring the great Norma Winstone. Featured new albums are from Sonia Johnson, Heather Bambrick and Brenda Earle Stokes. Playlist Sonia Johnson “Storm" from Chrysalis (Self Released) 00:00 Brenda ...

Bobby Eaton

Originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma born and raised. Bobby started playing bass guitar when he was about 12yrs old after his mother Ruby Eaton (r.ip)bought him one for xmas. After playing in several local bands and night clubs at a early age in Tulsa Oklahoma along sides of Charlie Wilson, Dino Vice,Bobby Giles,Billy Bruner and others. He moved to Los angeles California with Mitchell Dooney Edwards" in the early 70's and played Bass with the likes of Natalie Cole,Ike and Tina,Bobby Womack,DJ Rogers and others. He Lived overseas for a few years return to Houston Texas after living there 22yrs

Day and Taxi, Adam Rudolph, Harish Raghavan and More

by Maurice Hogue
November 20, 2019

First out of the mixed bag of audio treats this week (it's Halloween after all!) is a track from Oliver Lake's first recording 43 years ago Ntu: The Point from Which Creation Begins. I haven't played Oliver in a while and that seemed like a good place to begin catching up. Adam Rudolph's epic project, Ragmala, ...

Enrico Rava: Around the Jazz World in 80 Years - The Leader Part - 2

by Ludovico Granvassu
November 19, 2019

Second part of the Enrico Rava special focusing on his projects as leader (click here to access the first part) showcasing his range of interests from the tradition of the American Songbook, to Bitches Brew like soundscapes and Opera. This playlist features his work with the likes of Roswell Rudd, Franco D'Andrea, John ...

The Jazz Messengers in the 1960s (1960 - 1964)

by Russell Perry
November 19, 2019

As the 1960s began Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers were fueled by the compositions of Wayne Shorter with the front line of Shorter and Lee Morgan. In 1961, this transitioned to the last great Messengers lineup of the 1960s—and it was one of the best ever—Freddie Hubbard on trumpet, Curtis Fuller on trombone, Wayne Shorter on tenor, ...