Mondo Jazz

After a few weeks during which we’ve delved into the legacies of Cassandra Wilson, Stevie Wonder and Dave Holland, a huge pile of new releases has built up on our virtual desks and hard drives. And so we’re back to our usual format: plentiful of new releases, where the borders between jazz, global music, electronics and improvisation from all over the world become pleasantly blurry—and the only real requirement is curiosity.

The playlist features Kurt Elling; Jimetta Rose [pictured]; Carla Marciano; Emile Parisien; Julieta Eugenio; and Punkt.Vrt.Plastik.

Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/23138354/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Trip"].

Happy listening!

As Dave Holland turns 80, we celebrate a career that has kept jazz in constant motion for six decades.

The playlist also features Pepe Habichuela; Zakir Hussain, Chris Potter; Anouar Brahem; Charles Lloyd; Kenny Wheeler; Bill Frisell; Pat Metheny.

Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/23065442/Mondo-Jazz [from "Hands" onward]

Happy listening!

Another selection celebrating Dave Holland’s extraordinary musical legacy, from intimate explorations to expansive ensemble work and everything in between.

The playlist also features John Abercrombie, Jack DeJohnette; Kevin Eubanks; Steve Coleman; Geri Allen; Joe Henderson.

Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/23065442/Mondo-Jazz [from "Back-Woods Song" to "Evolution"]

Happy listening!

Celebrating Dave Holland’s 80th birthday with music drawn from six decades of creative music making, and the many sides of his voice as bassist, composer, and bandleader.

The playlist also features Hank Jones; Sam Rivers; Barry Altschul.

Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/23065442/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Step To It"]

Happy listening!

The third and final part of our celebration of 50 years of Stevie Wonder’s "Songs in the Key of Life"—with more jazz renditions of this timeless masterpiece.

The playlist features Gato Barbieri; Brandee Younger; Becca Stevens, Jacob Collier; Cedar Walton; Najee; Bill Ware; and Adam Levy.

Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/23029358/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Knocks Me Off My Feet"].

Happy listening!