Podcast Episodes

Mette Rasmussen, Ingebrigt Håker Flaten, Scheen Jazzorkester, Mulatu Astatke & More

Episode 309

Another delicious slew of new albums, this week with a definite Scandinavian bent.

The playlist features Mulatu Astatke, Hoodna Orchestra; Sandman Project; Ingebrigt Håker Flaten; Scheen Jazzorkester,…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Jimi Hendrix - A Jazz Experience, Part 3

Episode 308

Yes, Jimi Hendrix was a rock guitar god, but he inspired scores of jazz players, and fans. After all, he is the first non-jazz musician to enter the Down Beat Hall of Fame, back in 1970 (the year of …

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Jimi Hendrix - A Jazz Experience, Part 2

Episode 308

As we are exploring how Jimi Hendrix has inspired the jazz world, this segment focuses on the connections between Hendrix and Miles Davis and musicians close to him.

The playlist features, Gil Evans, …

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Jimi Hendrix - A Jazz Experience, Part 1

Episode 308

November is Jimi Hendrix's birth month and so we decided to focus this week's edition on jazz renditions of the Jimi Hendrix songbook.

The playlist features Jimi Hendrix; Ariya Astrobeat Arkestra; Bo…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Leo Genovese, Josephine Davies, Antonio Faraò, Brian Landrus & More

Episode 307

The prolific Argentinean pianist Leo Genovese, and various tributes (to Shetland, but also to masters like McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea, Duke Ellington and Bud Powell) are at the heart of this playlist.

T…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Peter Evans, Stefano Risso, Godwin Louis, Or Bareket & More

Episode 307

Mondo Jazz is back on its path of discovery of the finest new jazz releases which are found off the beaten path... and there's plenty to enjoy in this playlist!

The playlist features Stefano Risso, Fr…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Ronald Snijders, Ballake Sissoko, Nicole Mitchell, Michael Sarian

Episode 307

Enjoy a playlist featuring blending jazz and the musical traditions of Mali, Suriname, Cuba and Argentina.

The playlist features A Plane to Catch; Ballake Sissoko, Nicole Mitchell; Ronald Snijders [pi…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

A Few More of My Favorite 2024 Jazz Things - Part 3

Episode 306

Enjoy the third installment of our "fall edition" of favorite tunes from the past few months.

The playlist features Ben Wendel [pictured]; Ayumi Ishito; Jake Long; Søren Skov Orbit; Meshell Ndegeocell…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

A Few More of My Favorite 2024 Jazz Things - Part 2

Episode 306

We took a look back to the last few months of music, during which we have beeting setting aside some of our favorite songs with the idea of then compiling them for one of our periodic “best of the ye…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

A Few More of My Favorite 2024 Jazz Things - Part 1

Episode 306

From time to time, we take stock of the most exciting releases that have landed on our desks, and hard drives. Usually, we do it twice a year, in June and in December. However, we have already accumu…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago