Podcast Episodes

Rin Seo, Tino Tracanna, Webber/Morris Big Band, Yuhan Su & More

This time we’ll dive into adventurous large and mid-size ensembles rewriting the rules of how size can matter, then close with a burst of spiritual f…

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Revolutionary Snake Ensemble, Dave Douglas, The Naked Boys, Funkwrench Blues & More

Psychedelic boogaloo jams, games of fantasy jazz, progressive funk influences and downtown vibes, are the main ingredients of this fun playlist!

The …

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Mulatu Astatke, Petter Eldh, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Tom Skinner & More

Enjoy another playlist that tries to prove that great music does not usually happen on a major label, or in a Spotify bunker somewhere, especially wh…

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Ben LaMar Gay, Witold, Harald Lassen, Jon Irabagon & More

Enjoy another playlist that shines a light on recent and upcoming releases and tries to bridge the gap between mainstream and progressive audiences.

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Carmen Staaf, Vincent Peirani, Rachel Eckroth, SML & More

Here a few more memorable finds from our weekly listening so you can go straight to the heart of today’s vibrant West Coast, East Coast and European …

9 months, 4 weeks ago

Zé Ibarra, Paolo Fresu, Timo Vollbrecht, Robin Holcomb, Peggy Lee & More

Here is another week worth of sifting through the flood of new music to bring you the gems you’d never find on shuffle.

The playlist features Zé Ibar…

10 months ago

Chad Taylor: He's Here, He's There, He's Everywhere!

Chad Taylor is so busy as leader, co-leader and special guest on countless new albums in 2025, that he--literally--seems to be here, and there, and e…

10 months ago

Theon Cross, Trio of Bloom, Donny McCaslin, Loke Risberg & More

Enjoy an installment of Mondo Jazz spotlighting fresh releases that balance fire and subtlety, urgency and reflection. A great reminder that jazz is …

10 months ago

Lex Korten, Milena Casado, Terri Lyne Carrington, Christie Dashiell & More

Here's a playlist which shines a light on Lex Korten, one of New York’s most in-demand young pianists. Alongside his much-anticipated debut, you’ll h…

10 months, 1 week ago

Gustavo Cortiñas, Teis Semey, Bugge Wesseltoft, Alexander Hawkins & More [Mondo Jazz 341-2]

Stamp your jazz passport without packing a bag: this week’s playlist gathers Scandinavian trailblazers, both fresh and seasoned, alongside British, M…

10 months, 1 week ago