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Brian Citro, Meg Okura, and Dinah Washington
by Jerome Wilson
This show has a couple of detours into the world of blues and includes music by Brian Citro, Ellen Rowe, Chris Rea, Meg Okura and Dinah Washington. 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 Conrad Herwig “Search for Peace" from The Latin Side of McCoy Tyner (Savant) 1:10 The Interplay Jazz Orchestra “Strasbourg / St. Denis" from Bite Your Tongue ...
Continue ReadingBlack Nile, Bria Skonberg, Arturo Sandoval and an interview with Jeff Lederer and Mary LaRose
by Hobart Taylor
This week's show features an interview with Jeff Lederer and Mary LaRose about their new release in conjunction with the Wildebeest Wind Quintet, “There's A Yearnin.'" The album consists of newly resurfaced scores by Ornette Coleman, Eric Dolphy and Oliver Nelson with new lyrics by Mary LaRose.Playlist Host Speaks 00:00 Yazz Ahmed “Dawn Patrol" from Shinrin-Yoku (Night Time Stories) 01:06 Black Nile “Exposure" from Indigo Gardens (MASS MoCA) 08:03 Host Speaks 12:00 Angelique Kidjo} “Nadi Balance (feat. Fally ...
Continue ReadingTunes released on and inspired by Record Store Day, plus International Jazz Day flavours
by Andy Crowther
Music from Cuba, Argentina and Brazil, with a sprinkling of Andalucian vibes. New sounds from Emmet Cohen, Flea, Gary Bartz, plus Record Store Day highlights from Buster Williams and Charles Tolliver. Playlist Rob Garcia's Sizzle Ensemble “Maiden Voyage" from Sizzle Ensemble (Connection Works) 00:00 Emmet Cohen “Well You Needn't" from Universal Truth (Mack Avenue) 04:59 Mark Wade Trio “Iberia" from Stages (Dot Time) 10:27 Charles Tolliver “Earl's World" from Right Now... And Then (Strata East) 19:00 Juan Pablo Torres ...
Continue ReadingShalosh, Triple Blind, Shake Stew, Steve Khan, Miroslav Vitous, Jack DeJohnette
by Ludovico Granvassu
Enjoy a playlist bringing together three compelling genre-defying bands and two previously unreleased recordings that offer a posthumous opportunity to remember the enduring artistry of Jack DeJohnette.Happy Listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Shake Stew “Intro / Wood" Ten One Two (Traumton) 0:16 Host talks 10:43 Shalosh “Hysteria" What We Are Made Of (ACT) 12:13 Triple Blind “Bask" Cold Walk (AISA) 15:55 Host talks 19:38 Miroslav Vitous feat. Jack ...
Continue ReadingSarah L. King, Joe Gransden, Maria Grand, Rebecca Rafla, Emie R. Roussel, Andrea Miller & More
by Mary Foster Conklin
This broadcast closes out Jazz Appreciation Month with new music from Sarah L. King, Joe Gransden, Maria Grand, Rebecca Rafla, Emie R. Roussel and Andrea Miller, with birthday shoutouts to Jazz Foremother Ma Rainey, Ella Fitzgerald, Roxy Coss, Rebecca Martin, Laufey, Kendra Shank, Lara Downes and Honorable Man Charles Mingus, among others. Happy listening and please support the artists you hear--see them live, buy their music so they can continue to comfort, distract, provoke and remind the world that A ...
Continue ReadingEnd Of Month Keyboard Special Including Music From Brian Charette, Shirley Horn, James Francies, and Others
by David W. Daniels
In addition to the artists named in the title, our End Of The Month Keyboard Special for April 2026 includes Marc Cary, Joe Zawinul, Mose Allison, Barry Harris, and others.Playlist Marcus Roberts “Exploration" from Time And Circumstance (Columbia) 00:00 Brian Charette “Polka Dot Pinup" from Jackpot (Cellar Music) 16:10 Emmet Cohen} “Hindsight" from <em> Masters Legacy Series Volume 2: Ron Carter </em> (Cellar Live) 21:16 </li> <li> {{m: Shirley Horn “A Song For You" from Live At The ...
Continue ReadingMiho Hazama: The Conductor Who Leads With Love
by Lawrence Peryer
Today we're putting The Tonearm's needle on composer and chief conductor of the Danish Radio Big Band, Miho Hazama. Miho grew up inside the Yamaha music education system in her native Japan. She moved to New York to study jazz composition at the Manhattan School of Music under Jim McNeely and has spent her career as one of the most distinctive voices in large-ensemble writing. Her work includes her own chamber jazz group m_unit, conducting posts with the ...
Continue ReadingInternational Jazz Day Special
by Maurice Hogue
This edition of One Man's Jazz landed on April 30th, the date on which International Jazz Day is celebrated. The 2026 festivities are the 15th such event, but this show has been pumping the tires of international artists for many more years than that. Nevertheless, any excuse for a special show, yes? You'll hear music from many different places that includes several new releases. Pianists Alexander Hawkins (UK), Felix Hauptmann (DE) & Simon Nabatov (RU/DE), a pair of flautists in ...
Continue ReadingAhmad Jamal, Billy Childs, Harry Skolar, Mike Clement & Jeff Lofton
by Joe Dimino
Straight out of the vibrant Austin, Texas scene, we kick off the 956th episode of Neon Jazz with powerhouse trumpeter Jeff Lofton and cuts from his 2026 album ATX Rhythm. From there, the journey unfolds through a rich landscape of sound--featuring standout new releases and reissues from jazz luminaries like Billy Childs, Ahmad Jamal, Harry Skoler, and Adam O'Farrill. Along the way, we shine a light on visionary artists including Steve Wilson, the bold Meridian Arts Ensemble, and rising voice ...
Continue ReadingNew music from John McLaughlin, Peter Fernandes,The Rewind Collective and Stephan Thelen,
by Len Davis
We open with John McLaughlin a music score from a film recorded in1994 Music For Abandoned Heights. Keyboard player Peter Fernandes and bassist Ric Fierbracci with their latest, The Rewind Collective features some superb rock fusion with outstanding solos from Richard Hallebeek and Joel Hoekstra, and the sounds inspired by Allan Holdsworth from Quube with Chad Wackerman. The newest from guitarist Stephan Thelen and more from Spanish Drummer Xavi Reija. Italian guitarist Mateo Mancusco, and Simon Phillips with Protocol. Spirit ...
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