Podcast Episodes

Victoria Kirilova, Anneleen Boehme, Kannaste4, Redshift Trio & More

Brandee Younger's feelgood new album opens a playlist with excellent debut albums, and old friends playing in new configurations.

The playlist features Brandee Younger; Victoria Kirilova; Anneleen Bo…

Published on 7 months ago

Lauren Kinsella, Amina Claudine Myers, Michele Polga, Quantum Blues Qt & More

Songs, blues, cosmic jazz and more in this playlist featuring some of the most exciting new releases.

The playlist features Fontamar Consort, Jean Fontamar, Laurianne Langevin; Snowpoet; Shadowlands,…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

Billy Martin, Simon Hanes, Marco Cappelli, Kamasi Washington, Richard Baratta

A cinematic set for lovers of soundtracks, music connected -- one way or another -- to the movie world, grooves and earworms.

The playlist features Ari Joshua, John Medeski, Billy Martin; Simon Hane…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

Lucia Cadotsch, Michala Østergaard-Nielsen, Andreas Schaerer, Patrick Zimmerli & More [Mondo Jazz 327-3]

Modern-day sonic storytelling in a playlist characterized by tunes with a strong narrative trait.

The playlist features Jim Funnell; Patrick Zimmerli; Lucia Cadotsch [pictured]; Andreas Schaerer; Tho…

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Anaïs Drago, Adam O'Farrill, Claudio Fasoli, John Ellis, Charles Mingus [Mondo Jazz 327-2]

Enjoy an episode of Mondo Jazz that features old masters, new masters and future masters in an intergenerational playlist.

The playlist features John Ellis; Claudio Fasoli; Adam O'Farrill; Anaïs Dr…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Hakan Başar, Hayéli, Ferdinando Romano, Unleashed Cooperation & More [Mondo Jazz 327-1]

Let's venture off the beaten path and enjoy another batch of cherry--picked gems from recent and upcoming albums.

The playlist features Hakan Başar [pictured]; Unleashed Cooperation; Daniel Herskedal…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Niran Dasika, Sylvie Courvoisier, Mary Halvorson, Timo Lassy & More

A world of sonic explorers from all over the world, in the 37 minutes of this playlist that you can enjoy from the comfort of your home.

The playlist features Timo Lassy; Niran Dasika [pictured]; Sylv…

Published on 8 months ago

Tony Tixier, Hermon Mehari, Sun-Mi Hong, Branford Marsalis & More

Between Branford Marsalis' integral reimagining of Keith Jarrett's "Belonging" and Tony Tixier's prolific output, here is a playlist full of creative, up and coming musicians.

The playlist features Sa…

Published on 8 months ago

Joe Lovano, Marcin Wasilewski, Kneebody, XY Quartet & More

In case the first new album of Kneebody in six years was not enough to make you immediately click 'play' and listen to this episode of Mondo Jazz, a playlist replete of imaginative music should do t…

Published on 8 months ago

Omar Thomas, Daniele di Bonaventura, Arild Andersen, Joep Van Rhijn & More

No matter the format, from duo to large ensemble, depth and introspection are the defining characteristics of the music featured in this playlist.

The playlist features Emma Rawicz, Gwilym Simcock; Da…

Published on 8 months ago