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Virgil Donati is widely recognized as one of the most dedicated and technically advanced drummers of all time Virgil was born in Melbourne, Australia, where he also launched his career. Since the mid-nineties he has been a household name. Residing in Los Angeles, Virgil is travelling the world as a international drumming superstar, as well as a composer and an educator. He has performed and toured with the likes of Tommy Emmanuel, Steve Vai and Allan Holdsworth, while maintaining a busy schedule as a band leader and member of numerous recording and touring bands over the years, most notably Loose Change, Southern Sons, On The Virg, Soul Sirkus, Planet X and various incarnations of The Virgil Donati Band and The Virgil Donati Trio. His natural talent, combined with a herculean work-ethic and never-ending curiosity, has propelled him to an unbelievable performance level.

Article: Interview

Leonardo Pavkovic: The Other Side of the Mountain

by Chris M. Slawecki
July 20, 2026

From July 22-25, the MoonJune-iverse will orbit around Teramo, Italy, to present the fourth MoonJune Festival and simultaneously celebrate MoonJune Records' 25th anniversary, a gathering convened by MoonJune founder Leonardo Pavkovic. In the following interview, Pavkovic explains the journey that brought him and MoonJune Festival 2026 to Teramo. “I love the idea of celebrating ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Lyle Workman, Joel Sena, Casiopea, simon Phillips, Dennis Chambers, Virgil Donati

by Len Davis
June 21, 2026

We open the program with new music from Mumbai pianist Luiz Banks, delivering a taste of his trademark jazz fusion style, followed by the legendary Japanese band Casiopea and an exciting live recording. Guitarist Lyle Workman is up next, along with Melbourne Saxophonist Joel Sena and his latest fusion release. Venezuelan pianist Manuel Gamez teams up ...

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New music from Shob, Mike Gotthard and Soft Machine, old favourites with Teymur Phell, Mike Prigoditch and Alberto Rigoni

by Len Davis
March 15, 2026

We begin our new releases with France's Shob. blending fusion grooves with punchy horns. Hungarian guitarist Mike Gotthard follows, joined by Scott Kinsey, Gergo Borlai and bassist Anton Davidyants. From Buenos Aires, Musaiko brings fresh sounds, while Rich Ruttenberg and Jimmy Haslip adds driving electric rhythms. Mumbai guitarist Rhythm Shaw teams with Mohini Dey, before the ...

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Gary Husband, EH 3 Trio, HII Trio,Tigran Hamasyan, Derek Sherinian, Jan Hammer

by Len Davis
October 19, 2025

We kick things off with drum and keyboard maestro Gary Husband, showcasing a rich span of previously unreleased music recorded between 1978 and 2021. Next up, Norwegian band EH 3 brings the groove with Funk Haus, followed by vibrant Brazilian jazz from drummer Igor Willcox and pianist Henrique Mota. Groundbreaking pianist Tigran Hamasyan returns with his ...

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Miles Davis, Alex Stuart, The Action 4s, Derek Sherinian and Virgil Donati

by Len Davis
June 8, 2025

On the program today we revisit Miles Davis Bitches Brew with the game changing Miles Runs The Voodoo Down, to remember his birthday recently. Fresh music comes your way with Japanese pianist Kazutoshi Tosha, Aussie guitarist Alex Stuart, and prog-fusion from Soften The Glare. Plus, a new single from Sydney guitarist Kypo. We also hear from ...

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Steve Smith & Vital Information, Area 51-Anton Chekurov and Paolo Fresu, plus Steve Khan, Garaj Mahal and Virgil Donati

by Len Davis
January 5, 2025

New music with Steve Smith and Vital Information, Area 51 with Celso Pixinga, Steve Hunt and Tim Miller, Indian guitarist Amyt Datta and Canadian guitarist Thomas Polychuck. Russian saxophonist Anton Chekurov, Italian trumpeter Paolo Fresu and Brazilian bassist Thiago Espirito Santo. Old favourites Steve Khan, Jonas Hellborg with the late Shawn Lane, Jam Band Garaj Mahal, ...

Album

Circumsteller

By Ken Aihara

Label: Ken Aihara production
Released: 2024
Track listing: 1: Cosmic Boost 2 : Carbon Planet 3 : Mechanical Owl 4 : Orbit 5 ; Flock Of Pteranodon

Article: Radio & Podcasts

A feature on Japanese bands Trix, Koichi Yabori, Dimension and Casiopea

by Len Davis
May 19, 2024

Japanese bands Trix, Koichi Yabori, Dimension and Casiopea. Protocol 4 with Simon Phillips, Tribal Tech, Wild Unit, Uncle Moe's Space Ranch with Brett Garsed and Virgil Donati. Metro with Mitchel Forman and Transfusion.Playlist Trix “Ramdash" from Index (Electric Bird) 00:00 Koichi Yabori “Hailstorm" from You Were There (Vega) 07:31 Dimension “Free Zone" from 32 ...

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The '90s, with Drummers Dave Weckl, Lenny White and Billy Cobham

by Len Davis
November 24, 2023

The '90s continues with drummers Dave Weckl, Lenny White and Billy Cobham. Saxophonist Bill Evans, guitarist's Brett Garsed and TJ Helmerich with drummer Virgil Donati. Tribal Tech, Frank Gambale, Stuart Hamm and Steve Smith and from Germany Jazz Pistols.Playlist Dave Weckl “Tomatillo" from Heads Up (GRP) 00:00 Lenny White “Mr Depriest" from Edge (Hip Bop) 07:34 Billy Cobham ...