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The French Scene - Part 4
Episode 121
In this final installment of our exploration of today's French jazz scene, a number of projects that illustrate how beautifully French musicians blend their many influences, from troubadour music of …
Published on 5 years, 3 months ago
The French Scene - Part 3
Episode 121
As we continue our journey in today's French jazz scene we look at how it has been influenced by the many musical traditions that enrich the French society, in particular those from North Africa and …
Published on 5 years, 3 months ago
The French Scene - Part 2
Episode 120
Here's more jazz from the scene by the Seine, featuring the lyricism of Emile Parisien, Vincent Courtois, the rhythmic hypnosis of The Recyclers and Benoît Delbecq, the sketches of Miles by Airelle B…
Published on 5 years, 3 months ago
The French Scene - Part 1
Episode 120
Historically, the French scene has played a vital role in the world of jazz, so let's celebrate Bastille day and pay tribute to the French way of Jazz, exploring in particular the work of a captivati…
Published on 5 years, 3 months ago
Andrew D'Angelo, Nubya Garcia, Deerhoof & Wadada, Raoul Björkenheim & New Releases
Episode 116
This week we have a wide-ranging palette, as well go from the maelstroms of Andrew D'Angelo's DNA Orchestra and Raoul Björkenheim's Interstellar Coltrane, to the subtleties of Mara Rosenbloom, Nathal…
Published on 5 years, 3 months ago
Ennio Morricone + Bettye LaVette, Gordon Grdina, Billy Martin & New Releases
Episode 119
This week we pay tribute to the late Ennio Morricone the way we often do, through renditions of his memorable soundtracks performed by contemporary creative jazz artists like John Zorn, Bill Frisell,…
Published on 5 years, 3 months ago
Hermon Mehari, Ezra Collective, Brand New Heavies, Zappa for piano & New Releases
Episode 118
The fusion of different musical cultures and genres is at the heart of this edition of Mondo Jazz, where the works of Frank Zappa are given the solo piano treatment by Dave Hartl, Mats Öberg and Stef…
Published on 5 years, 4 months ago
Vanessa Perica, Immanuel Wilkins, Steve Cardenas, Juhani Aaltonen & New Releases
Episode 118
Spectacular debut releases by Vanessa Perica, Immanuel Wilkins and Micah Thomas; international and inter-generational collaborations between Marcin Wasilewski and Joe Lovano, and among Juhani Aaltone…
Published on 5 years, 4 months ago
Jorja Smith, Gary Bartz & Maisha, Jerry Granelli and More New Releases
Episode 117
The second part of this week's new and upcoming release special brings new gems by Angel Bat Dawid, Caleb Dolister, old gems in new bottles courtesy of Gary Bartz & Maisha and of Jorja Smith diving i…
Published on 5 years, 4 months ago
Michael Thomas, Joshua Redman, Marie Kruttli, Brad Mehldau and More New Releases
Episode 117
It has been more or less a month since our last episode devoted to new and upcoming releases, so it's time to catch up as so much great music has been coming out, some of it to raise funds for worthy…
Published on 5 years, 4 months ago