We begin with a couple big band tunes arranged by Gerald Wilson followed by guitar greats Benson and Wes. This show concludes with an extended cover of one of Chick's great tunes, by a quartet of modern jazz top tier players.
Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Gerald Wilson Big Band ~ Milestones ~ Moment Of Truth
Gerald Wilson and His Orchestra ~ California Soul ~ California Soul
George Benson ~ Affirmation ~ Breezin'
Wes Montgomery & Wynton Kelly Trio ~ Impressions ~ Smokin' At The Half Note
Weather Report ~ Brown Street ~ 8:30 (Live)
Michael Brecker ~ Midnight Voyage ~ Tales from the Hudson
Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Larry Grenadier, Eric Harland & Chris Potter ~ 500 Miles High ~ First Meeting (Live at Dizzy's Club)
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Episode Aug 16 2025
An eclectic show. We begin with a couple tunes from Brubecks 'Time Out' with a twist. Then a set with jazz masters Jamal, Tyner and Davis. The set ends with new music including Indian Fusion from Shakti.
Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
George Benson ~ Take Five ~ Bad Benson
Dave Brubeck Quartet ~ Blue Rondo A La Turk ~ Time Out
Ahmad Jamal ~ Arabesque ~ It's Magic
McCoy Tyner ~ Man From Tanganyika ~ Tender Moments
Miles Davis ~ Oleo ~ Bags' Groove
Shakti ~ 5 In The Morning, 6 In The Afternoon ~ Mind Explosion
Brandee Younger ~ Breaking Point ~ Gadabout Season
Irving Flores ~ Armando Mi Conga ~ (Single)
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Back to Hardbop
Recent episodes have centered around jazz/rock fusion and new releases. This week we go back to Hard-Bop. Blakey, Miles, Trane, Freddie, Mobley to name a few.
Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers ~ One By One ~ Ugetsu
Miles Davis ~ Milestones ~ Milestones
John Coltrane ~ Moment's Notice ~ Blue Train
Freddie Hubbard ~ Arietis ~ Ready For Freddie
Donald Byrd ~ Off To The Races ~ Off To The Races
Joe Henderson ~ Black ~ Mode For Joe
Hank Mobley ~ Up Over and Out ~ Reach Out!
Jackie McLean ~ Appointment In Ghana ~ Jackie's Bag
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Episode Aug 3 2025
This episode begins with Michael Brecker in some interesting situations with Paul Simon and James Taylor. We follow that up with new music from another tenor sax player, Jimmy Greene from his newest release.
Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Michael Brecker ~ African Skies ~ Tales from the Hudson
Paul Simon ~ Under African Skies ~ Graceland
Michael Brecker ~ The Nearness of You ~ Nearness of You: The Ballad Book
Jimmy Greene ~ Praises ~ As We Are Now
Jimmy Greene ~ Speak Low ~ As We Are Now
Sam Rivers ~ Beatrice ~ Fuchsia Swing Song
Chick Corea ~ Friends ~ Friends
Herbie Hancock ~ Maiden Voyage ~ Maiden Voyage
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Mangione and More
This show begins by paying tribute to Chuck Mangione who passed away last week. Best known for his hit 'Feel So Good', Mangione is one of a few musicians that bridged jazz and popular music audiences. Also notable in this show we play new releases from modern jazz artists you may not yet have heard.
Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Chuck Mangione ~ Land of Make Believe ~ Land of Make Believe
Chuck Mangione ~ Give It All You Got ~ Fun and Games
Kenny Burrell ~ Midnight Blue ~ Midnight Blue
Wes Montgomery & Wynton Kelly Trio ~ Impressions ~ Smokin' At The Half Note
Nicole McCabe ~ A Change In Scenery ~ A Song To Sing
Jimmy Greene ~ As We Are Now ~ As We Are Now
Andrew Renfroe ~ DREAMER ~ POP LOGIC
Linda May Han Oh ~ The Sweetest Water ~ Strange Heavens
Dexter Gordon ~ Soy Califa ~ The Swingin' Affair
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