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2018's Jazz Surprises
Episode 56
The end of the year is the time when we usually look back and take stock. To celebrate the continuous growth and expansion of the music we love, rath…
7 years, 1 month ago
Frank Zappa's Jazz Allures, Part 2
Episode 55
We continue our look into Zappa's complex relationship with jazz, through a mix of the jazzier compositions performed by Zappa and countless tributes…
7 years, 2 months ago
Makaya McCraven's Universe
Episode 54
Drummer Makaya McCraven’s new double album “Universal Beings” mixes the artistry and experimentation of jazz with the irresistible dance beats of hip…
7 years, 2 months ago
Frank Zappa's Jazz Allures
Episode 53
Frank Zappa may have said "jazz is not dead, it just smells funny" but looking at his life and music one does not get the impression that he really b…
7 years, 3 months ago
Wayne Horvitz: A Musical Portrait
Episode 52
This week we focus our on the music of Wayne Horvitz with special attention for his latest two releases, "The Snowghost Sessions" and "Those Who Rema…
7 years, 3 months ago
Hanksgiving: Jazz Tributes to Hank Williams
Episode 51
Do you sympathize with the plight of the turkeys? Do family reunions bring you anxiety? Then forget about Thanksgiving! Mondo Jazz is here to help yo…
7 years, 3 months ago
Ben Allison, Anais Drago, Reinier Bass and Other Great New Releases
Episode 50
The new albums bonanza goes on! And we happily oblige, reveling in some gorgeous new releases, some of which will definitely end up on the "Best of 2…
7 years, 3 months ago
Art Ensemble of Chicago, Federica Michisanti and other great new releases
Episode 49
This week we'll go through a heap of spectacular new releases, with a special emphasis on albums featuring piano and saxophone, and an ecstatic sampl…
7 years, 3 months ago
Jazz Renditions of Blues, Pop, Rock & Soul Hits, Part 2
Episode 48
This week we continue our exploration of jazz interpretations of today's popular music, with renditions of the songs of artists ranging from Kraftwer…
7 years, 4 months ago
Jazz Renditions of Blues, Pop, Rock & Soul Hits
Episode 47
The compositions that we refer to as "jazz standards" were the pop songs of their time, before gradually developing into mainstays of the jazz repert…
7 years, 4 months ago