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Sun Ra, Rachel Z, and Mark Masters
by Jerome Wilson
This show features newly-discoverd live Sun Ra, Duke Ellington tributes from Linda Tate and Mark Masters, and new music from Rachel Z and Nicola Caminiti. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) 00:00 Linda Tate “Caravan" from ...
Hill Collective: Tonal Prophecy
by Chris May
The eight-piece Hill Collective hails from deep space via Brighton, a town an hour's train ride from London on Britain's south coast. In the contradictory way of many so-called collectives, it appears to have a leader, the alto saxophonist and composer/arranger Pete Piskov. But Piskov is there to marshal the madness not to repress it.
Marion Brown: Three For Shepp To Gesprachsfetzen Revisited
by Mark Corroto
It's not too late to catch up with alto saxophonist and composer Marion Brown. Thanks to this excellent reissue and remaster series, you can hear the innovative recordings from this master musician. This release follows his 1965/66 discs Capricorn Moon To Juba Lee Revisited (ezz-thetics, 2019) and 1966/67 discs Why Not? Porto Novo! Revisited (ezz-thetics, 2020). ...
Fats Waller 120 - Marshall Allen 100
by David Brown
In this episode, we celebrate two artists. In the first set, pianist and songwriter Fats Waller who was born 120 years ago this week. In the second set, we celebrate Philadelphia's ambassador to the cosmos, Marshall Allen leader of the Sun Ra Arkestra, who turned 100 on May 25. These two men's lives span the entire ...
Sun Ra: At The Showcase (Live In Chicago, 1976-1977)
by Mike Jurkovic
It is an unchallenged law of nature that wherever or whoever anyone happens to be when they encounter Sun Ra, they are certain to be somewhere and someone else after the meeting. That holds especially true of Sun Ra at the Showcase: Live in Chicago. Captured during two barn-burning performances at the Windy City's ...
Sun Ra: At The Showcase (Live In Chicago, 1976-1977)
by Glenn Astarita
Embark on a cosmic odyssey with Sun Ra and his Arkestra as they unveil At the Showcase Live in Chicago 1976-1977, a celestial offering dripping with mystique and intrigue. This transcendent collection not only unveils previously unreleased tracks but also grants access to the legendary Showcase Lounge, overseen by the venerable Joe Segal. Complemented by a ...
The (Record Store) Day After - Part 2
by Ludovico Granvassu
More un-earthed gems and special edition re-issues released for Record Store Day in this set, which also focuses on two wonderful Sun Ra tribute albums produced by the Red Hot Organization. Happy listening! Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Lettuce “VIBE" VIBE (Lettuce) 0:16 ...
New Releases From Fred Hersch, Potions, Kendall Carter, And More
by Bob Osborne
On this show we feature new releases from Potions, Kendall Carter, Fred Hersch, Bag of Bones, Matthew McDonald, Melody Graves and the Hokum Redemption, Jérémie Ternoy Ivann Cruz and Peter Orins, Woo, Art Tatum, Yusef Lateef, Sun Ra, Mal Waldron & Steve Lacy, Chet Baker & Jack Sheldon, and Kari van der Kloot. Playlist ...
Leon Thomas, Ethel Waters, and Jason Kao Hwang
by Jerome Wilson
This show features ageless vocal performances from Leon Thomas and Ethel Waters, European jazz from Havard Stubo and Ole Amund Gjersvik, and compelling chamber music from Jason Kao Hwang. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) 00:00 ...
Sun Ra: At The Showcase (Live In Chicago, 1976-1977)
by Troy Dostert
Describing the music of Sun Ra is always challenging--perhaps even more so when it is documented on a live recording. A case in point is this offering from the Jazz Detective label, a substantial slice of Ra taken from two concerts at Chicago's Jazz Showcase in the mid-'70s. It can be dense and opaque, even impenetrable ...
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