This episode has new releases from Sarah Hanahan (debut recording), Chris Potter, Adam O'Farrill and Steph Richards. Also featured are tracks from Gilbert Castellanos, Wayne Shorter, John Ambercrombie and more. Playlist Artist ~ Track ~ Album Gilbert Castellanos ~ Big P ~ Espérame En El Cielo Sarah Hanahan ~ Stardust ~ Among Giants Chris Potter ~ C…

This episode features some of the fine jazz music coming out of Hartford Connecticut. It begins with new releases from Sarah Hanahan, Jonathan Barber and Andrew Renfroe. Later in the podcast we play a beautiful ballad from Jimmy Greene, also an alumni of U of H, and mentored by Jackie McLean. Playlist Artist ~ Track ~ Album Sarah Hanahan ~ Welcome …

This episode begins with two talented flautists from the Southern California, Holly Hofmann and Lori Bell. Also featured here are some great West Coasts pianists, Bill Cunliffe and John Hicks. Alto sax player Sarah Hanahan has released her debut album Among Giants, with a featured track here. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Holly Hofmann ~ Soul-Leo …

The show starts with straight ahead jazz standards followed by 70's fusion and on to modern day sounds of new artists. We end with a Getz-Corea duet. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Joel Frahm ~ I'm Old Fashioned ~ I'm Old Fashioned Gilbert Castellanos ~ La Puerta ~ Espérame En El Cielo Joe Farrell ~ The Jazz Crunch ~ Sonic Text Les McCann ~ Poo Pye…

There is an paradox in this week's playlist. We start the episode with new music from hard-bop masters Charles McPherson and Conrad Herwig, and finish with Weather Report and Electric Miles. New music from Gilbert Castellanos and Tim Garland in-between. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Conrad Herwig ~ Fly with the Wind ~ The Latin Side of McCoy Tyner…

A wide range of music is presented here including some new releases. There is a set from some of San Diego's finest jazz musicians. There is also a flashback pop hit from the jazzy BS&T. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Sarah Hanahan ~ NATO ~ Among Giants Charles McPherson ~ Come Rain or Come Shine ~ Reverence Mike Wofford & Holly Hofmann ~ Karita ~ …

After the opening track, we feature the music of Greg Abate and Kenny Barron, both as leaders, and a collaboration between the two. Other great music covers classic jazz, hard bop and fusion. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Wayne Shorter ~ Angola (Alternate Take) ~ The Soothsayer Greg Abate & Paul Del Nero Quartet ~ Clare's Ostinado ~ Reunion - Live…

Featured new music from Kenny Barron, Lori Bell, Dan Pugach. Classic jazz from Joe Henderson, Jackie McLean and James Moody. Lastly, we say farewell to David Sanborn. Playlist Artist ~ Track ~ Album Christopher Hollyday ~ Dialogue ~ Dialogue Jackie McLean ~ What Is This Thing Called Love? ~ Nature Boy Kenny Barron ~ Innocence ~ Beyond This Place Lo…

A playlist inadvertently populated with San Diego artists like Matt Hall, Lori Bell, Christopher Hollyday and Steph Johnson. Also of note is a debut recording by Sarah Hanahan, and Pulitzer Prize recipient Tyshawn Sorey. Playlist Artist ~ Track ~ Album Matt Hall ~ Biscuits & Gravy ~ I Hope to My Never Sarah Hanahan ~ We Bop! ~ Among Giants Jackie M…

This episode features all new music from jazz legends and newcomers alike. Of special note is the latest releases from Jeremy Pelt and Charles McPherson, and Lori Bell (paying tribute to Joe Henderson). Once again, we feature a set of San Diego artists. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Jeremy Pelt ~ Basquiat ~ Tomorrow's Another Day Remy Le Boeuf ~ N…

San Diego's jazz scene takes center stage in this episode! We'll be featuring brand new releases from a jazz legend, saxophonist Charles McPherson and rising star bassist MacKenzie Leighton. We'll also have music from other San Diego favorites Christopher Hollyday and Matt Hall. The show kicks off and wraps up with fantastic vocalese singers LH&R a…

The opening track was chosen specifically for 420 Day! The rest of the tracks make for a fine 420 celebration for jazz fans as well. Hope you are Groovin' High. Some classics to bookend this show in the first and last tracks, but mostly new music is sandwiched in between. Playlist Artist ~ Track ~ Album Cannonball Adderley & Milt Jackson ~ Groovin'…

Lots of new releases included in this week's podcast including jazz masters McPherson, Metheny, Manne (remastered). Also notable are tracks from Dave Holland and Hampton Hawes. Playlist Artist ~ Track ~ Album Charles McPherson ~ Come Rain or Come Shine ~ Reverence Mackenzie Leighton ~ Western Man ~ I Remember Dave Holland Quartet ~ Four Winds ~ Con…

These are jazz covers of mostly soul tunes of the 60's-70's. The episode ends with a familiar jazz standard as played by Ahmad Jamal, and a great new big band arranger and drummer, Dan Pugach. Playlist Artist ~ Track ~ Album Dr. Lonnie Smith ~ Trouble Man ~ Jungle Soul Billy Childs ~ Stoned Soul Picnic ~ Map to the Treasure: Reimagining Laura Nyro …

Today's show is all about jazz/rock fusion. We begin with 70's fusion from Return to Forever and Mahavishnu Orchestra. The latter half of the show is current music influenced by not only decades old jazz and fusion, but rock, beats and hip-hop. Playlist Artist ~ Track ~ Album Chick Corea ~ Shadow of Lo ~ Where Have I Known You Before Mahavishnu Orc…

Once again we mix the old with the new. Of particular interest is new music by Charles Lloyd and Linda Oh. On the classics there is Rollins, Cannonball, Mobley and Evans. We close out the set with a San Diego favorite John Opferkuch. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Eberhard Weber & The Gary Burton Quartet ~ B & G (Midwestern Nights Dream) ~ Passenge…

This show features an eclectic mix, beginning with new releases followed by 70's fusion and concluding with classic 50's jazz. Playlist Artist ~ Track ~ Album Mike DiRubbo ~ The Moment Before Sunrise ~ Inner Light Charles Lloyd ~ Booker’s Garden ~ Booker's Garden - Single Samara Joy ~ Round Midnight ~ Linger Awhile David Liebman ~ Within You Withou…

This episode begins with new music from guitarist Andrew Renfro and vibraphonist Joel Ross. We then work our way back to the 1950's with classic Brubeck, Wes and Trane. Playlist Artist ~ Track ~ Album Andrew Renfroe ~ BIG COUNTRY ~ Big Country EP Joel Ross ~ nublues ~ nublues Dezron Douglas & Brandee Younger ~ This Woman's Work ~ Force Majeure Sama…

Brand new music and familiar standards in this week's episode. New releases from Ulysses Owens, Nicole Zuraitis and Chris Potter, interspersed wth blasts from the past from trumpeter Jim Rotondi and Herbie Hancock. The show concludes with a fusion masterpiece with lush orchestrations by Mahavishnu Orchestra. Playlist Artist ~ Track ~ Album Ulysses …

This episode is dedicated to Bob Boss; a fine guitarist, teacher and friend. Bob wasn't well known outside of the San Diego area, but he was a mentor to many young jazz guitarists and an icon in the jazz community. He suddenly, unexpectedly passed away last week. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Bob Boss ~ Soul Eyes ~ 3 Trios + Ed Kornhauser ~ Praxis…

This episode begins with the original version of a great jazz standard, Freedom Jazz Dance by Eddie Harris. From there, we have recordings by two alto sax players that cut their chops at University of Hartford's fine Jackie McLean Institute for jazz; Mike DiRubbo and Sarah Hanahan. The podcast concludes with music from Chick Corea who passed on thr…

This episode is a recap of the Grammys awarded to jazz artists in various categories. What strikes me in this playlist is the wide range of styles and cultural influences that have melded in today's modern jazz. There is funk, R&B, Indian, Latin, jazz and folk music represented here. Congrats to all these artists on their Grammy awards. Playlist Ar…

A variety of music beginning with guitarists Wes Montgomery and Larry Coryell. That is followed by music from towns that I have resided in for most of my adult life, Hartford and San Diego. Also, the "Jazztodon" inspired track. We have new music from Vijay Iyer and Linda May Han Oh as well. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Wes Montgomery ~ Tequila ~ …

This episode features iconic tracks that changed the direction of jazz music. Trane takes up the soprano, and Miles invents fusion. Lots of great stuff in between. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album John Coltrane ~ My Favorite Things ~ My Favorite Things Sonny Rollins ~ Asiatic Raes ~ Newk's Time Eddie Henderson ~ Why Not? ~ Witness to History Joe Farr…

This week's playlist is mostly based on albums that were posted on Jazztodon.com . We begin with artists that you likely have never heard of, then transition into some of the jazz greats like Getz, McLean and Cannonball. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Muriel Grossmann ~ Knowledge and Wisdom ~ Devotion Mitchum Yacoub ~ OB Joint ~ Living High in the …