Podcast Episodes

Jazz Fusion and Beyond

Episode 513

Mostly jazz/rock fusion on this week's show, featuring some of my favorite bands from the 70's and beyond. This music sparked my interest in jazz music during my college years, and eventually branchi…

Published on 18 hours ago

Episode October 26 2025

Episode 512

This show has a number of notable albums including two posthumous releases from Chick Corea. Also an alternative take of a Joni Mitchell composition. Other tracks feature Japanese trumpet player Ohno…

Published on 1 week ago

Episode October 19 2025

Episode 511

Much of this playlist is from artists that performed at the fundraiser for Young Lions Jazz Conservatory (YLJC.org) founded by trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos. Also featured is music from Shunzo Ohno a…

Published on 2 weeks ago

San Diego-Tijuana Jazz Festival

Episode 510

The first set of this podcast reviews some of the music represented at the 2nd annual San Diego-Tijuana (SDTJ) International Jazz Festival. This unique festival features artists from both sides of th…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Episode October 5 2025

Episode 509

This episode begins as a continuation of last week's tribute to the late pianist Mike Wofford with a solo rendition of a Jackie McLean composition Little Melonae. Also featured is another San Diego p…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Mike Wofford Tribute

Episode 508

We pay homage to pianist Mike Wofford in this episode's first set. Mike passed away last week at age 87. He was a giant in the Socal jazz scene, playing with the great West Coast artists of the 60's,…

Published on 1 month ago

Episode September 21 2025

Episode 507

This week's jazz podcast starts with an old standard from 1928, Makin' Whoopee. Classics from Brubeck, Wes and Trane (on his birth anniversary), and new music from Barron and McLaughlin, and more.

Pl…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Chill Out

Episode 506

This episode is my Chill Playlist. Starting with Miles & Trane is a fine way to begin.  While it is laid back on the surface, many of the tunes start chill, but gain in intensity. Branford's Hope is …

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jazz in the Motor City

Episode 505

Returning from the Detroit Jazz Fest, I wanted to highlight some of the remarkable artists who graced the stage, both local jazz talents and national acts. The episode concludes with the release of n…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

That 70s Sound

Episode 504

This playlist is a retrospective of recordings on CTI albums released in the 1970. They have that quality production and slick arrangement that make these albums so recognizable. These are some of my…

Published on 2 months ago