Podcast Episodes

Rico Jones, Liv Andrea Hauge, Tommy Smith, Gwilym Simcock & More

Enjoy a playlist that celebrates the "art of the impromptu" — live performance, spur-of-the-moment recording sessions, concerts released at lightning speed, and the joy of creating in the moment.

The…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Esmeralda Sella, Tomas Fujiwara, Roxana Amed, Wayne Horvitz & More

Jazz-inflected renditions of pop songs, Hammond B-3 romps, and magmatic textures make up a playlist which proves that great music rarely happens on major labels—or emerges from algorithms.

The playli…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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 fire from New Zealand.

The playlist features The 8-…

Published on 2 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 playlist features Ari Joshua, Skerik, Delvon Lamar…

Published on 2 months, 2 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 when it's music as ecletic and creative as this one.…

Published on 2 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.

The playlist features Jon Irabagon; Josh Lawrence;…

Published on 2 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 jazz scenes.

The playlist features Vincent Peirani…

Published on 2 months, 3 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 Ibarra [pictured]; Charlie Rouse; Paolo Fresu, Richard…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks 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 everywhere (pretty much like Ted Lasso's Roy Kent!)…

Published on 3 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 never just one thing—it’s restless, searching and …

Published on 3 months ago