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On Miles' (not so) Silent Way
Episode 81
On 30 July 1969 Miles Davis released "In a Silent Way". After influencing generations of musicians, its tracks continue to sound as modern 50 years l…
6 years, 11 months ago
Jazz on the Moon
Episode 80
On 20 July 1969, while Herbie Mann was over the figurative moon, because his "Memphis Underground" was the best selling jazz album in the country, th…
7 years ago
Michael Leonhart, Enrico Rava, Joe Lovano, Frank Zappa & Other New Releases
Episode 79
From previously unreleased recordings of Frank Zappa to the much-anticipated new album by the Michael Leonhart Orchestra and the exciting collaborati…
7 years ago
20 Bands You Didn't Know You Can't Live Without
Episode 78
There is a treasure-trove of jazz gems away from the usual labels, venues, websites... one has just to look around and search for it. This week we fe…
7 years ago
Jenny Scheinman & Allison Miller, Vincent Peirani, Jon Irabagon and New Releases
Episode 77
Another week replete with beautiful new releases, and re-releases, from the etheral to the political, both catchy and heart-brakingly gorgeous, from …
7 years ago
Paul Bley, Yazz Ahmed, Gianluigi Trovesi, Matthieu Michel & Tons of New Releases
Episode 76
Accordion players, saxophists, clarinet and trombone players as well as compelling singers are at the heart of this week's focus on new releases. Giv…
7 years ago
Brandee Younger, Alexi Tuomarila, Fabian Almazan, John Patitucci & More New Jazz
Episode 75
From tributes to past masters to new perspectives, from acoustic to electronic, the new and upcoming releases we play this week show the wide-range o…
7 years, 1 month ago
Asian-American Jazz & Improv
Episode 74
As jazz was born where cultures converged, it's not a surprise that it is the most adaptable form of music. An art form permeable since its very ince…
7 years, 1 month ago
Björk: Jazz Muse & Hyperballadeer
Episode 73
If jazz is, as someone put it, the sound of surprise, then it makes complete sense that countless musicians have become enamored with the music of Bj…
7 years, 2 months ago
Matt Mitchell Linda May Han Oh Dave Douglas Rajna Swaminathan & Other New Releases
Episode 72
From bass players leading cutting edge bands, to ensembles with strings; from electronica-infused projects to tributes to Sun Ra, Count Basie and Oli…
7 years, 2 months ago