Articles by David W. Daniels
Jazz Classics from the '80s and '90s including Wynton Marsalis, Dianne Reeves, and others; new music from Gregory Hutchinson, Eliane Elias, and more
by David W. Daniels
In addition to the artists named in the title, classic '80s and '90s jazz is featured by Wallace Roney, Joe Lovano, and others. New jazz fusion from Brooklyn Funk Essentials and the UK band Knat is included. Birthday recognition given for Ralph Peterson, Cecil McBee, Tom Scott, and others.Playlist Chick Corea “Puccini's Walk" from Further Explorations (Concord Jazz) 00:00 Wallace Roney “For Duke" from Intuition (Muse) 7:56 Joe Lovano “Lines And Spaces" from From The Soul (Blue Note) ...
Continue ReadingClassic Jazz from Sonny Rollins, Kenny Dorham, and others; recently released music from Steve Wilson, Snarky Puppy, and more
by David W. Daniels
In addition to the artists mentioned above, classic jazz vocals from Sarah Vaughan and Billy Eckstine together, and Gloria Lynn are included in this week's show as well as other instrumental artists. A pending release from the Helen Sung Big Band is sampled, and new music from The Sistering and Altin Sencalar is featured. Birthday recognition for Benito Gonzalez, Gil Evans, Billy Cobham, and others is provided in this week's show.Playlist Steve Turre “Exploration" from Sanctified Shells (Antilles) ...
Continue ReadingJazz Classics from Jackie McLean, Horace Silver and Others; Currents from Jacques Lesure, Billy Childs, and More
by David W. Daniels
Artists as described in title. Plus classics from Art Blakey, Gerald Wilson, Art Pepper, and more. Additional new music from Roy Hargrove, Brian Lynch, and a re-release from Dianne Reeves. Finally, birthday recognition for Ron Carter, Mary Lou Williams, Dennis Chambers, and others.Playlist Don Friedman “You Stepped Out Of A Dream" from Dreams And Explorations (Riverside) 00:00 Art Blakey “Deciphering The Message" from The Jazz Messengers (Columbia) 9:06 Jackie McLean “Riff Raff" from Destination Out (Blue Note) 15:32 ...
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 ReadingHappy Birthday Charles Mingus, Carl Allen, and Others; Recent music from Sasha Berliner, Lexingtone, and More
by David W. Daniels
Celebrating Charles Mingus' birthday with the (still relevant) classic “Fables of Faubus." Other birthdays recognized include Harvey Mason Sr., Paul Chambers, Joe Henderson, and others. Recently released jazz from Soulive, the Sistering (aka Nnenna Freelon et al), Ingrid Jensen, and others. Classic jazz from Eddie Palmieri, Yusef Lateef, Sonny Rollins, and more.Playlist Eddie Palmieri “Random Thoughts"--from Exploration (Salsa--Jazz--Descarga) (Compilation) (Coco) 00:00 Dr. Lonnie Smith “Scream"--from Live At Club Mozambique (Blue Note) 8:43 Dinah Washington “Love For Sale"--from Verve ...
Continue ReadingHappy Birthday Herbie Hancock! Recognizing birthdays of Gene Ammons, Joshua Espinoza, and Others; New Music From Kurt Elling, Spyro Gyra, and More
by David W. Daniels
Herbie Hancock turned 86 on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Recognition of his musical contributions to albums by Donald Byrd, Jackie Mclean, the Pointer Sisters, and others. New music as named above, also from Michael Dease, Jeremy Pelt, Javon Jackson, and more. Playlist Eddie Henderson “Discoveries" from Inside Out (Capricorn) 00:00 Donald Byrd “Requiem" from Royal Flush (Blue Note) 8:34 Freddie Hubbard “Prophet Jennings" from Hub-Tones (Blue Note) 15:36 Kenny Dorham “Straight Ahead" from Una Mas (Blue Note) 21:02 ...
Continue ReadingJazz Classics from Sarah Vaughan and Billy Eckstine, Charles Mingus, and others; recent or pending releases from Emmet Cohen, Virginia MacDonald, and others
by David W. Daniels
In addition to the artists listed in the title, this show features classics from Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers, the ad hoc group Old And New Dreams featuring Don Cherry and Dewey Redman, and others. A re-released album by Thelonious Monk is included. Newly released music from Adam O'Farrill, The Atlantis Jazz Ensemble, and April Varner are included as are others. Finally, birthday recognition for Freddie Hubbard, Billie Holiday, Randy Weston, and several more is given.Playlist Charles ...
Continue ReadingClassic jazz from Hazel Scott, Johnny Griffin, and others; recently released from Christopher McBride, Simon Mogul, and more
by David W. Daniels
Music as described in the title, and additional classics from Cannonball Adderley, Carmen McRae, and others. Recently released music courtesy of Ulysses Owens Jr., Jeremy Pelt, Brian Jackson, and more. Birthday acknowledgements for Booker Little, Dave Stryker, Larry Coryell, and others.Playlist David Leonhardt Trio “Late Night Blues" from Explorations (Big Bang) 00:00 Phineas Newborn Jr “Sneakin' Around" from The Classic Albums 1956--1962 (Compilation) (Enlightenment) 6:16 Cannonball Adderley “Unit 7" from Nancy Wilson/Cannonball Adderley (Capitol) 10:36 Hazel Scott “Mountain ...
Continue ReadingEnd Of Month Keyboard Special including Chick Corea, Charles Earland, and Nina Simone Among Others
by David W. Daniels
End Of March 2026 Keyboard Special. Music from those named in the title plus Makoto Ozone, Hiromi, Doug Carn, and lots more!Playlist Chick Corea and Eddie Gomez and Paul Motian “Hot House" from Further Explorations (Concord Jazz) 00:00 Renee Rosnes “Amor Ate O Fim" from Crossing Paths (Smoke Sessions) 8:30 Cecil Taylor “Port Of Call" from The World Of Cecil Taylor (Candid) 12:54 Steve Kuhn “Speak Low" from Countdown (Reservoir) 17:10 Aretha Franklin “Somewhere" from Aretha's Jazz (Compilation) ...
Continue ReadingClassics from Paul Chambers, Eddie Jefferson, and Others With New Music from Joe Gransden, Pat Bianchi and More
by David W. Daniels
Artists named above, plus classics from Betty Carter, Big John Patten, and others. New music from Marques Carroll, Ron Carter with Ricky Dillard, and more. Birthday recognition for Charles Lloyd, Nat King Cole, Gary Meek, and others.Playlist Grachan Moncur III “New Africa"--from Exploration (Capri) 00:00 McCoy Tyner “Little Madimba"--from Time For Tyner (Blue Note) 12:18 Freddie Hubbard “Blue Frenzy"--from Breaking Point (Blue Note) 20:46 Betty Carter “Ego"--from Finally (Roulette) 27:02 Paul Chambers “Dear Ann"--from Whims Of Chambers (Blue ...
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