S Wonder, one of the greatest artists in popular music, is known for his popular hits, vocals, and multi-instrumental playing. However, his compositions extend far beyond the mainstream, incorporating jazz sensibilities that have inspired jazz artists to cover his work.
Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Joe Farrell ~ Too High ~ Penny Arcade
Herbie Hancock ~ You've Got It Bad Girl ~ The New Standard
SFJAZZ Collective ~ My Cherie Amour ~ Music of Stevie Wonder and New Compositions
Stevie Wonder ~ As ~ Songs in the Key of Life
Mike Stern ~ Echoes ~ Echoes and Other Songs
Michael Brecker ~ Nothing Personal ~ Michael Brecker
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Post Thanksgiving 2025
After giving thanks, post Thanksgiving Day we get into a guitar set featuring both jazz masters (Kessel, Wess, Forman) and a talented young artist Tony Davis. Also featured are a new release from pianist George Colligan and a modern sound from Ahmad Jamal. We dance our way out with a funky Weather Report.
Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Jimmy Greene ~ Give Thanks ~ Mission Statement
Bruce Forman ~ Rope-a-Dope ~ Reunion!
Barney Kessel ~ On Green Dolphin Street ~ The Poll Winners
Tony Davis ~ Sphere Of Blues ~ Jessamine
Wes Montgomery ~ Bumpin' On Sunset ~ Tequila
George Colligan ~ If the Mountain Was Smooth, You Couldn't Climb It ~ Live at the Jazz Standard
Ahmad Jamal ~ Marseille ~ Marseille
Weather Report ~ 125th Street Congress ~ Sweetnighter
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Autumn and Thanksgiving
We begin this week's show with a celebration of this Fall season and Thanksgiving from Jamal and Monk. Also of note in Hutcherson's vibes and Trane's lament. New music from Hartford's guitarist Tony Davis and maestro Kenny Barron.
Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Ahmad Jamal ~ Autumn Leaves ~ Marseille
Thelonious Monk ~ Stuffy Turkey ~ It's Monk's Time
Bobby Hutcherson ~ Little B's Poem ~ Components
John Coltrane Quartet ~ Lonnie's Lament ~ Crescent
Tony Davis ~ Viridian ~ Jessamine
Kenny Barron & Kurt Elling ~ In The Slow Lane ~ Songbook
Marquis Hill ~ Joseph Beat ~ Composers Collective: Beyond The Jukebox
Marquis Hill ~ Libra ~ Composers Collective: Beyond The Jukebox
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All Jack D
This episode pays tribute to the late Jack DeJohnette who passed away a couple weeks ago. We feature Jack as a leader and side man on some of my favorite recordings.
Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Jack DeJohnette ~ Jack In ~ Parallel Realities
Joe Farrell ~ Follow Your Heart ~ Joe Farrell Quartet
Miroslav Vitous ~ Bamboo Forest ~ Universal Syncopations
Keith Jarrett Standards Trio ~ The Old Country ~ Standards Live
Hudson ~ Woodstock ~ Hudson
Michael Brecker ~ Midnight Voyage ~ Tales from the Hudson
Joe Henderson ~ Isotope ~ Power to the People
Charles Lloyd Quartet ~ Sombrero Sam ~ Soundtrack
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Episode Nov 9 2025
We begin with a trio led by pianist George Colligan along with Linda Oh (b) and Jack DeJohnette (dr). Mr. DeJohnette passed away last week and was an important figure in modern jazz. Also, new music by guitarist Mike Stern and a live recording of Weather Reports famous tune Birdland.
Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
George Colligan ~ Song for the Tarahumera ~ Live at the Jazz Standard
Lenny White ~ L's Bop ~ The Griffith Park Collection
Mike Stern ~ Stuff Happens ~ Echoes and Other Songs
Mike Stern ~ Gospel Song ~ Echoes and Other Songs
John Opferkuch ~ Amerique ~ The Kennedy Files
Peter Sprague ~ Norwegian Wood ~ All You Need Is Love: Peter Sprague Plays the Beatles
Weather Report ~ Birdland (Live) ~ 8:30 (Live)
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