Podcast Episodes

Destination South Africa (Part 2)

Episode 29

One episode was not enough, so we needed more time to cover the South African scene. This week we look back at an earlier phase of the history of jaz…

7 years, 11 months ago

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Follow the Leader

Episode 28

This episode features tracks from two influential band leaders -- John Lurie of the Lounge Lizards and Miles Davis -- who had a talent for surroundin…

7 years, 11 months ago

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Falling in Love (with Jazz)

Episode 27

This week we dive into the music that got me hooked on jazz, from crossover hits like Miles Davis’ "Bitches Brew" and Dave Brubeck’s "Take Five" to m…

8 years ago

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Henry Threadgill, Ben LaMar Gay and other great new releases

Episode 26

This week we check out new releases by some of the most exciting and innovative jazz musicians working today, from established names like Henry Threa…

8 years ago

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Destination South Africa, Part 1

Episode 25

This week we focus on unforgettable gems from the most prolific Jazz scene in Africa, South Africa, which has remained vibrant for decades, even duri…

8 years ago

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Africa dreaming + Interview with Dida Pelled

Episode 24

In our exploration of Jazz & Africa, this week we focus on music by international musicians inspired by Africa. Plus an interview with, and live perf…

8 years ago

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Destination Africa II! [Benin, Congo, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Senegal, Zimbabwe]

Episode 23

As we continue our exploration of jazz by African musicians and by international musicians fascinated with the African continent and its music, this …

8 years, 1 month ago

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Destination Africa! [Mali, Morocco & Tunisia]

Episode 22

In this episode we'll explore jazz by African musicians and by foreign musicians fascinated with the African continent and its music, with a special …

8 years, 1 month ago

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Minimalist Jazz & Interview with Caroline Davis

Episode 21

Jazz and minimalism? An interesting combination that produces fascinating and hypnotic results which we'll delve in in this episode of Mondo Jazz. Pl…

8 years, 1 month ago

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Erik Friedlander throws a glass of absinthe, and more new releases

Episode 20

This week Mondo Jazz features an interview with cellist Erik Friedlander about his latest project inspired by the viewing of Pablo Picasso's "Glass o…

8 years, 1 month ago

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