Podcast Episodes

Ravel, Chopin & Debussy for Jazzheads

Episode 195

In the second part of this week's exploration of jazz inspired by classical music, we focus on projects in tribute to the works of three composers that have influenced scores of jazz musicians, Mauri…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

Stravinsky, Sati & Purcell for Jazzheads + Symphonic jazz

Episode 195

Spurred by a number of recent albums, this week's edition of Mondo Jazz focuses on projects that blur the arbitrary distinction between jazz music and classical music. This segment's playlist feature…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

Emma Rawicz, Gerald Clayton, Iiro Rantala, Stefanie Kunckler & Other New Releases

Episode 194

Welcome to the second half of our weekly perusal of new and upcoming albums. In this segment, a special focus on pianists and emerging European artists.

The playlist features Emma Rawicz; Mário Laginh…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

Stephanie McKay, Timo Lassy, Alexander Hawkins, Kit Downes & Other New Releases

Episode 194

Welcome back to our weekly tasting menu of the best new jazz delicacies the international scene has to offer. This week a special focus on two releases that draw attention to historic developments wi…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

Hermeto Pascoal, Somi, Leo Genovese, Melissa Aldana & More New Releases

Episode 193

Somi's tribute to Miriam Makeba and a previously unreleased wild live recording by Hermeto Pascoal [pictured] bookend an episode replete with beautiful new albums, with a special focus on Latin Ameri…

Published on 3 years, 9 months ago

Zoh Amba, Vincent Peirani, Kinan Azmeh, Tony Malaby & More New Releases

Episode 193

The beautiful debut album of an emerging artist like Zoh Amba [pictured], previously unreleased tracks from the legendary Village Vanguard concerts by Geri Allen, Charlie Haden, Paul Motian, the edgy…

Published on 3 years, 9 months ago

Ron Miles: Custodian of Beauty - Part 2

Episode 192

Celebrated for his distinctive voice on trumpet and cornet, elegant and timeless, Ron Miles was equally at ease with classical music, jazz tradition as well as with more out there experimentations. H…

Published on 3 years, 9 months ago

Ron Miles: Custodian of Beauty - Part 1

Episode 192

Ron Miles was a jazz hypnotist who would lure his listeners into his music world, taking them to another dimension and gently dropping them back on earth at the end of his concerts, or albums, leavin…

Published on 3 years, 9 months ago

Ayumi Ishito, John Hadfield, Smith Komma John, Aufmessers Schneide & More New Releases

Episode 191

Welcome on board, fasten your seat belts as you're about to take off for a rewarding journey around the jazz world which will take you to Senegal, Ethiopia, Kenya, Morocco, France, Austria, Switzerla…

Published on 3 years, 9 months ago

Darren Johnston, Jazzanova, Ezra Collective, Minino Garay & More New Releases

Episode 191

May the fun be with you, and the Funk of the Ezra Collective, the Speaking Tango of Minino Garay, the Strata records vault-digging of Jazzanova and much more!

The playlist features Ezra Collective; Ja…

Published on 3 years, 9 months ago