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Oz Noy, Ben Wendel, John Scofield, Garaj Mahal and More

by Len Davis
November 13, 2020

Playlist The Backstage “Can I Get Your Number" from Isolation (Reingold Records) 00:00 Morten Schanz “Martial Arts" from Godspeed (Edition) 06:28 Ben Wendel “Drawn Away" from High Heart (Edition) 12:57 CAB “The Prankster" from Theatre de Marionettes (Brunel Music) 19:26 Garaj Mahal “Witch Doctor" from More Mr Nice Guy (Owlstudios.com) 25:54 Oz Noy “Booga Looga Loo" ...

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Mark Helias, Ernesto Jodos, Ken Stubbs, Alex Massa and more

by Bob Osborne
November 12, 2020

A look to the past and one to the future this week, as we feature a re-released 1994 album from Mark Helias and new sounds via the ears&eyes label from Ernesto Jodos, and Alex Massa. I continue my examination of recent releases from Ken Stubbs, and there's a new one on Posi-tone from Doug Webb, plus ...

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Something Borrowed

by Patrick Burnette
November 12, 2020

In this third podcast on some of the best-reviewed jazz of the 2010's that we missed the first time 'round, the boys look at four albums that 'borrow' something, whether inspiration from a sci-fi author, jazz protests of the sixties, or jazz greats of the past such as Charlie Parker or Duke Ellington. It's a light ...

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Lucia Cadotsch, Dark Horse, Oaagaada, Sabu Toyozumi and More

by Maurice Hogue
November 11, 2020

As often happens on this show, the recordings we featured emanate from many countries, and this episode is no different. New releases include those by Japanese drumming legend Sabu Toyozumi (recorded in The Philippines), Sweden's Dark Horse, French drummer Raphael Pannier, Finland's Oaagaada, Italy's Ground 71, and Swiss vocalist Lucia Cadotsch. American baritone saxophonist Josh Sinton ...

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Chick Corea, Weather Report, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Brand X and More

by Len Davis
November 11, 2020

This week we explore the world of classic '70s fusion, '90s electric guitar jazz after opening with Isolation, an album recorded during these lockdown months. Playlist The Backstage “Some Skunk Blues" from Isolation (Reingold Records) 00:00 Chick Corea “Night Sprite" from The Leprechaun (Verve) 08:23 Weather Report “Black Market" from Black Market (Columbia) 16:46 ...

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A Night at the Jazz Circus! - Part 1

by Ludovico Granvassu
November 10, 2020

Circus is like Jazz. They both require a great deal of originality and a capacity to improvise and be in the moment. They come out of a sense of urgency and self-expression since artists do not embrace them to get rich. And they both demand incredible dedication and discipline. This week we explore the ...

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The Rhythm Bombers of Manassas High - Charles Lloyd, George Coleman, Harold Mabern

by Russell Perry
November 10, 2020

On September 20, 2019, tenor giant Charles Lloyd wrote, “I am quite at a loss to express the acute pain I feel learning about the departure of my brother and long time friend, Harold Mabern. This hits very close to home--we go back to the early 1950s when we were both members of the Rhythm Bombers ...

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Women Be Wise - Celebrating Sippie Wallace, Allison Miller and More Jazz Scorpios

by Mary Foster Conklin
November 9, 2020

This broadcast continues our celebration of Jazz Scorpios with birthday shoutouts to drummer Allison Miller, guitarist Amanda Monaco, pianist Andy Bey, vocalists Julie Kelly, Kristen Korb, Ethel Waters, Carmen Lundy and Sippie Wallace, among others. Thanks for listening and please support the artists you hear by purchasing their music during this time of lockdown.

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Maria Schneider, Joe Morris, Rick Cutler and More

by Joe Dimino
November 8, 2020

This week we open with music off the brilliant new album by Maria Schneider's Orchestra, Data Lords. Also featured are Petr Cancura, Micah Thomas, Ben Rosenblum and David Billingsley and we explore the connections between these emerging artists and masters like Bob Brookmeyer, Joe Morris and Rick Cutler. Enjoy the show! Playlist Maria Schneider ...

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Stephan Thelen's Fractal Guitar, Percy Jones, Tribal Tech and More

by Len Davis
November 7, 2020

Stephan Thelen represents some of the best Progressive, Ambient Rock Fusion today, be ready to immerse yourself in his music. Playlist Stephan Thelen “Briefing for a descent into hell" from Fractal Guitar (Moonjune) 00:00 Tunnels with Percy Jones “Bad American dream part 24" from Tunnels with Percy Jones (Buckyball) 24:27 Tribal Tech “Bo Fat" ...