Podcast Episodes

His Songs - The Keith Jarrett Songbook; A New Jazz Canon Vol. 5, Part 2 [Mondo Jazz 155-2]

Episode 155

In the second part of this week's show we continue exploring the compositional genius of Keith Jarrett on the occasion of his 76th birthday, focusing on renditions of his tunes by other musicians. It…

Published on 4 years, 7 months ago

His Songs - The Keith Jarrett Songbook; A New Jazz Canon Vol. 5, Part 1

Episode 155

For over four and a half decades, Keith Jarrett has penned countless memorable compositions many of which have become integral part of the repertoires of many of today's musicians. As his years at EC…

Published on 4 years, 7 months ago

Susanna Risberg, Andrea Keller, Pat Donaher, Johan Lindström & More New Releases

Episode 154

Jazz from Sweden, Republic of Korea, Australia, Switzerland and the USA in this set which blends tradition, innovation, and social engagement.

The playlist features Jazzagenturen Qt.; Butcher Brown; S…

Published on 4 years, 7 months ago

Iggy Pop, Maya Dunietz, Circles 44, Three Layer Cake & More New Releases

Episode 154

A Hammond Organ spotlight opens the show, courtesy of the WRD Trio, the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio and the James Taylor Quartet. Its groove then gives way to the contemporary sounds of Mark Lettieri an…

Published on 4 years, 7 months ago

A Quasi-Centennial Mingus Festivus - The Charles Mingus Songbook, Part 2

We continue our focus on the compositions of Charles Mingus, on the eve of what would have been his 99th birthday. Today's jazz would sound very different if Mingus had not been around and for this s…

Published on 4 years, 8 months ago

A Quasi-Centennial Mingus Festivus - The Charles Mingus Songbook, Part 1

Episode 153

This week Charles Mingus would have turned 99 years old, so to be a whole year ahead of the celebration of his centennial we've decided to focus this edition of Mondo Jazz on his figure as a composer…

Published on 4 years, 8 months ago

Lina Allemano, Benito Gonzalez, Stefano Bollani, Fredrik Nordström & More New Releases

Episode 152

The extrovert pianism of Stefano Bollani and Benito Gonzalez opens this show, which then dives into recent Nordic and Eastern European jazz (Fredrik Nordström, Julia Karosi, JAF Trio), embraces the c…

Published on 4 years, 8 months ago

Veronica Swift, Daniel Casimir, Rahsaan Barber, Neil Ardley & More New Releases

Episode 152

This week we focus on music about fake news (Veronica Swift - pictured) and black lives (Daniel Casimir, Spaza), historic British jazz reissues (Neil Ardley) and young compelling reeds players Rahsaa…

Published on 4 years, 8 months ago

Don Cherry, Big Monitors, John Coltrane, Emanuele Passerini

Episode 151

A show focusing directly or indirectly on current and past masters of the creative scene, from Don Cherry to John Coltrane, from William Parker to Tony Allen.

Big Monitors; Tony Allen; Emanuele Passer…

Published on 4 years, 8 months ago

Jihye Lee, Dave Holland, Omar Sosa, Bheki Mseleku & Other New Releases

Episode 151

Hypnotic tunes, Orchestras, South African piano masters and James Brandon Lewis' prolific vein are the main theme of this show focusing on new and upcoming releases.

The playlist features Omar Sosa; S…

Published on 4 years, 8 months ago