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Roy Hargrove, Monika Herzig, Sharon Minemoto & Emilio Solla
by Joe Dimino
As Neon Jazz reaches the landmark 960th Episode, we open the hour with the unmistakable brilliance of celebrated Latin jazz master Emilio Solla and music from his vibrant 2026 release Handmade. From there, the journey unfolds through a rich landscape of fresh jazz sounds featuring acclaimed artists Sharon Minemoto, Jim Robitaille, Virginia MacDonald, and Ryan Keberle, each bringing their own unique flavor and fire to the mix. Along the way, we pull back the curtain on the creative spirit behind ...
Continue ReadingGabrielle Cavassa, Joe Lovano, Phillip Golub, Amrita, James Wengrow
by Cheryl K.
During this week's two-hour program of jazz and improvised music--vocalists Eartha Kitt, Gabrielle Cavassa and Stella Heath; saxophonist Joe Lovano and his Paramount Quartet; pianists Phillip Golub and Emmet Cohen; the ensemble Tumbao Bravo with bandleader and reedman Paul Vornhagen; the ensemble Ancient Future; the duo Amrita; and guitarists Vladimir Redzic, Tomas Janzon, and James Wengrow with his Crypsis Trio. Playlist Eartha Kitt “Empty House" from Thinking Jazz (ITM) 5:35 Gabrielle Cavassa “Bossy Nova" from Diavola (Blue Note) ...
Continue ReadingMeredith Bates: The Quiet Science Of Sound Worlds
by Lawrence Peryer
Today we're putting The Tonearm's needle on Meredith Bates, a JUNO Award-winning violinist and composer based on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia.Meredith's recent double album, The Observer Effect, spans roughly 140 minutes of electroacoustic music built from violin, viola, field recordings, and electronics, composed and recorded live in the studio, with very few edits. It's grounded in the physics principle that observation changes what's being observed, an idea she takes personally, musically, and politically.Meredith talks about ...
Continue ReadingPaulo Almeida, Roy Hargrove, Gegè Telesforo, Jazztropicante, Beto Paciello
by Ludovico Granvassu
Paris--Bogotá; New York--Rome; São Paulo--Basel; Bern--New York; New York--São Paulo... this playlist feels like a masterclass in transatlantic cross-pollination, where ideas, rhythms, and musical identities travel as freely as the artists themselves.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Jazztropicante “La Llave Maestra" Combo Efectivo (Casa Maguey) 0:16 Host talks 4:46 Paulo Almeida “Lembranças Do Boi" Love in Motion (Dox) 5:50 Host talks 11:10 Beto Paciello “Sunset Skies" The Stoic ...
Continue ReadingMiles on Miles: Collaborations with Gil Evans & The 2nd Great Quintet
by Larry Slater
In the third and final hour of “Miles on Miles," you'll hear Miles Davis discuss his recordings with Gil Evans, and the creation of his second great quintet with Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Tony Williams and Ron Carter.Miles narration is from his autobiography “Miles: The Autobiography," which was published in 1989. Levar Burton read the audiobook version of the autobiography and it's his voice you'll hear as Miles.Miles Davis collaborations with Gil Evans in the late ...
Continue ReadingDida Pelled, Carla Bley, Harry Skoler, Joachim Kühn, Ben Flocks, Joe Webb
by Ludovico Granvassu
Jump into a time-traveling playlist that brings a spectacular 1984 recording by Carla Bley back to the future, at the end of a generations-bridging ride where emerging artists modernize tradition and elder statesmen pay homage to their heroes, or join forces with younger voices.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Harry Skoler “Everything's Cool, Everything's Cool! (for Rahsaan Roland Kirk)" Echoes (Red Brick Hill) 0:16 Host talks 3:48 Joachim ...
Continue ReadingExclusive jazzahead! recordings featuring the Sol Jang Trio and the Peter Somuah Group
by Co de Kloet
In this June 2026 edition of the international edition of the injazz podcast, we bring you something truly special. This month, injazz proudly presents two outstanding Dutch showcases recorded live at this year's jazzahead! in Bremen, in collaboration with Radio Bremen: the Sol Jang Trio and the Peter Somuah Group. From intimate, expressive moments to energetic, groove-driven performances, both artists showcase the depth and diversity of the Dutch jazz scene, captured live on one of Europe's most important jazz stages. ...
Continue ReadingBarry Greene, Blue Moods, Sharon Minemoto, Judith Owens and more
by Benjamin Boddie
Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Barry Greene, Jared Hall, Jesse Davis, Faye Carol, Abate Berihun & The Addis Ken Project, Ray Obiedo, Shunzo Ohno, The BLCK Madonna, Dave Schumacher & Cubeye, Ben Markley Big Band, Blue Moods, Bobby Broom, Billy Childs, Catherine Russell, Erica Von Kleist, Mike Clement, Nat Reeves, Judith Owens, Taylor Roberts, Bobby Matos Heritage Ensemble, Sharon Minemoto, Sean Imboden Large Ensemble, Tumbao Bravo With Paul Vornhagen, Eliane Elias, Arturo Sandoval, Ray Obiedo, Paul Silbergleit Trio, Brian ...
Continue ReadingNew Music From Harry Skoler, Joe Syrian, Emie R Roussel, Ava Mendoza And More
by Bob Osborne
This selection offers a sophisticated journey through the contemporary jazz landscape, balancing melodic tradition with rigorous avant-garde exploration. The sequence moves seamlessly from the elegant, Goodman-inspired tones of Harry Skoler and the rhythmic drive of the Motor City Jazz Octet into the more abstract, adventurous territories of Ava Mendoza and Joel Futterman. Featuring a rich blend of international voices and experimental improvisations, this collection celebrates jazz's capacity for both quiet reflection and exhilarating, boundary-pushing energy.Playlist Harry Skoler “Waiting ...
Continue ReadingRefractions Of Miles Davis At 100
by Lawrence Peryer
This episode pays tribute to Miles Davis on the 100th anniversary of his birth. Our tribute focuses on musicians who live with the repercussions of and were in dialogue with Miles and his work.Playlist John Coltrane Quartet “Miles' Mode (Live At The Village Vanguard, November 3, 1961)" from The Complete 1961 Village Vanguard Recordings (Impulse!) 00:00 Grateful Dead “Spanish Jam (Live)" from Dick's Picks Vol. 12: 6/26/74 (Providence Civic Center, Providence, RI) & 6/28/74 (Boston Garden, Boston, MA) ...
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