Podcast Episodes

Charlie Parker @ 100: Reincarnations of Bird - Part II

Episode 106

When he passed away Charlie Parker was not even 35 years old. The impact of his genius however has been ever-lasting. This week we continue our exploration of his influence on the generations of musi…

Published on 5 years, 8 months ago

Charlie Parker @ 100: Reincarnations of Bird - Part I

100 years on, the music of Charlie Parker remains relevant and vital. This week we celebrate his foundational contribution to modern jazz by featuring renditions of his work by contemporary musicians…

Published on 5 years, 8 months ago

Yilian Cañizares, Wildflower, Shabaka Hutchings, Vincent Courtois & New Releases

Episode 105

Second part of our weekly exploration of new releases showcasing new and upcoming gems with a special focus on musical forces of nature like Cuban violinist and singer Yilian Cañizares, and prolific …

Published on 5 years, 9 months ago

Lakecia Benjamin, Kenny Barron-Dave Holland, Kassa Overall & New Releases

Episode 105

In our weekly exploration of new releases, here are beautiful albums featuring piano trios, adventurous guitarists, Miles Davis alumni, a tribute to John Coltrane and vocalists that explore electro-a…

Published on 5 years, 9 months ago

Avant-retro or Retro-avant? Part II

Episode 103

Anthony Braxton playing standards? Don Byron and Phillip Johnston playing the music of Raymond Scott? Nothing to be surprised about... as musicians have a more open mind than critics like to recogniz…

Published on 5 years, 9 months ago

Avant-retro or Retro-avant? Part I

Episode 103

Rigid categories are not what music should be about. This week we focus on music that some may file under "retro" but is performed by musicians that are often labelled "avant", it may not sound exact…

Published on 5 years, 9 months ago

Brent Birckhead, Chicago Underground, Roger Kellaway and Other New Releases

Episode 102

Second part of this week's ride through the new releases prairie with music by artists that cover a lot of ground, from Chicago Underground Quartet to Jesse Harris, from Valentina Ciardelli's take on…

Published on 5 years, 10 months ago

Irreversible Entanglements, Goran Kajfes, Soul Gnawa & Other New Releases

Episode 102

This week's exploration of new and upcoming releases and releases features projects inspired by music from Benin and the Gnawa tradition of Morocco, hip-hop and electronica, as well as a tribute to E…

Published on 5 years, 10 months ago

It Takes Two to Jazz

Episode 101

This week we focus on the art of the duo. A challenging format as one does neither have the complete freedom of a solo nor the support of a larger band. Yet, in the hands of the right artists, it can…

Published on 5 years, 10 months ago

Mondo Jazz Turns 100! Zeno De Rossi, Charles Lloyd, Vincent Courtois, Leïla Olivesi, Tim Berne & Other New Releases

Episode 100

This week Mondo Jazz turns "100 episodes old". So we open with the uplifting "celebration" by South African pianist Bheki Mseleku before delving into what we like best, unearthing precious gems from …

Published on 5 years, 10 months ago