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Give the Drummer (More Than) Some! Part 2
Episode 107
Second part of this drummer-special, focusing on power drummers and showing the continuity that connects Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa to Joey Baron and …
6 years, 6 months ago
Give the Drummer (More Than) Some! Part 1
Episode 107
As we hunker down amidst a terrifying pandemic what we need is to drum up our positive energy and attitude. So here's a special home edition of Mondo…
6 years, 6 months ago
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 explo…
6 years, 6 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 featurin…
6 years, 7 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 vi…
6 years, 7 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 …
6 years, 7 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 h…
6 years, 7 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 …
6 years, 8 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 t…
6 years, 8 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, …
6 years, 8 months ago