Podcast Episodes

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 9 hours 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 week 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 weeks ago

Episode Aug 24 2025

Episode 503

We begin with a couple big band tunes arranged by Gerald Wilson followed by guitar greats Benson and Wes. This show concludes with an extended cover of one of Chick's great tunes, by a quartet of mod…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Episode Aug 16 2025

Episode 502

An eclectic show. We begin with a couple tunes from Brubecks 'Time Out' with a twist. Then a set with jazz masters Jamal, Tyner and Davis. The set ends with new music including Indian Fusion from Sha…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Back to Hardbop

Episode 501

Recent episodes have centered around jazz/rock fusion and new releases. This week we go back to Hard-Bop. Blakey, Miles, Trane, Freddie, Mobley to name a few.

Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Art Blake…

Published on 1 month ago

Episode Aug 3 2025

Episode 500

This episode begins with Michael Brecker in some interesting situations with Paul Simon and James Taylor. We follow that up with new music from another tenor sax player, Jimmy Greene from his newest …

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Mangione and More

Episode 499

This show begins by paying tribute to Chuck Mangione who passed away last week. Best known for his hit 'Feel So Good', Mangione is one of a few musicians that bridged jazz and popular music audiences…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

All Flute Special

Episode 498

This is an all flute special, with jazz greats James Moody, Herbie Mann, Roland Kirk, Hubert Laws and many more.

Playlist 
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Holly Hofmann Quartet ~ Bohemia After Dark (Live) ~ Li…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hard-Bop 60s and Now

Episode 497

In this episode we get back to a more hard-bop oriented sound, from the 1960's to new releases with roots in that more straight ahead jazz tradition.

Playlist 
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Hank Mobley ~ Thi…

Published on 2 months ago