Podcast Episodes

Kirk Knuffke, Anat Fort, Bram de Looze, Bob Wellins & More

Another stack of recent and upcoming albums to soundtrack the week ahead, kicking off with three stunners by Kirk Knuffke, Bram de Looze, and Anat Fort’s compelling take on the dreamworld of Paul Mo…

Published on 4 months ago

Sharon Mansur, Patricia Brennan, Amina Claudine Myers, Samuel Ber & More

In this week’s installment of our sonic journey around the jazz world, we begin with the North Africa-North America express, driven by Trinidadian trumpet maestro Etienne Charles, and end with Brad M…

Published on 4 months ago

Dominique Fils-Aimé, Joe Alterman, Mocean Worker, Brittany Davis & More

Season 1

Here is another batch of recent and upcoming releases from artists doing things their own way—whether it’s reimagining the legacy of pianist Les McCann and the poetry Everett Hoagland, or turning the…

Published on 4 months ago

Jon Batiste, Randy Newman, Hedvig Mollestad, Emma-Jean Thackray

Enjoy a playlist of standout new jazz releases from off the beaten path, with a special focus on late-night band heroes Lenny Pickett, Ron Blake, and Jon Batiste in a one-of-a-kind collaboration with…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Johanna Summer, Ken Stubbs, Hiromi, Kasper Rietkerk & More

Another weekly tour of fresh jazz sounds from all over the map, stylistically and geographically.

The playlist features Hiromi; Itai Kriss; Ken Stubbs; Johanna Summer [pictured]; Kasper Rietkerk; Dal…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Wojtek Mazolewski, Anthony Wilson, Andrea Ayace Ayassot, Cosmic Ear & More

Another dive into the lesser-charted corners of the jazz world—recent gems, future classics… with no algorithms involved—this playlist was entirely hand-cranked for your sonic delight.

The playlist f…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Olga Amelchenko, Sultan Stevenson, Tom Teasley, Kandace Springs & More

Two gems courtesy of Edition Records, two from Tom Teasley, a heartfelt tribute to Billie Holiday, and the ambitious Pianoworks of Kris Defoort—all you need for another beautiful sonic ride.

The play…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Danilo Gallo, Christian McBride, Sting, Andy Summers, Jef Giansily & More

Enjoy a playlist featuring a special collaboration between Christian McBride, Sting and Andy Summers, three of the countless projects that keep Italian bassist Danilo Gallo busy, and the beautiful ne…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Jason Moran, Fabia Mantwill, Alberto Pinton, ØKSE & More

This playlist kicks off under the banner of “More Is More” spotlighting large ensemble jazz and the creative possibilities that scale can offer. And in doing so it spotlights bands led by forward-loo…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Anne Drummond, Dima Bondarev, Tamir Barzilay, Camila Meza & More

Another round of gorgeous recent and upcoming releases, with a spotlight on the sonic alchemy emerging from Pete Min’s Lucy’s Meat Market studio in L.A.—plus a welcome chance to hear Anne Drummond st…

Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago