Episode 18: Ep18 Nu Jazz & beyond from USA, Denmark, UK, Puerto-Rico, Germany-Canada, : a non-stop-music podcast from Courtney Pine CBE.

Courtney Pine Global Jazz

Courtney’s playing refreshingly cool new jazzy vibes for you to work, rest and play to! Jam-packed full of new releases and plenty of fun, including many of the artists introducing their own tracks!

1. Steven Bernstein & The Hot 9 - Little Dipper/Dippermouth Blues

Manifesto of Henryisms ROYAL POTATO FAMILY Tr5

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Bernstein/Oliver

Crazy-hot super-cool reimaginings of Steven's inspired arrangements for brill New Orleans pianist Henry Butler + amazing John Medeski on keys - THE best way to start the show!

2. Carsten Dahl, Tim Hagans & Jukkis Uotila - Old Voyage

A Beautiful Blue Moment STORYVILLE Tr1

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Dahl
A musical encounter at Montmartre, Paris: 3 great evenings, where musical sparks flew in abundance. The result is a once in a lifetime jazz voyage, so fasten your seatbelt and get ready for a ride!

3. John Minnock & Dave Liebman- Simplicity

Simplicity DOT TIME Tr1

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Dennis/Brent

Listening to John and Dave together feels like coming home! Beautiful track folks – melt away!

4. Chelsea Carmichael - All We Know Shabaka Remix

All We Know NATIVE REBEL Tr1

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Hutchings/Carmichael/Okumu/Herbert/Wakili-Hick
Dark and cerebral remix from Shabaka Hutchings conjuring HeadHunters + Watermelons on Chelsea's latest EP!

5. Miguel Zenon – Tainos Y Caribes

Música de Las Américas MIEL MUSIC Tr1

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Zenon
Sebastián Robiou Lamarche’s “Taínos y Caribes”, refers to the two major societies who inhabited the Caribbean prior to European colonization: “They were the two predominant societies but were very different: the Taínos were a more passive agricultural society while the Caribes were warriors who lived for conquest,” says Zenón, who captures the clashing of the societies in the interlocking rhythms of the piece.

6. Joy Lapps – Fly

Girl in the Yard SELFRELEASE Tr12

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Gorgeous steel pan colours from grammy-nominated Joy - a gem of happiness!
7. Florian Hoefner Trio - Shifting Bassline Syndrome

Desert Bloom ALMA Tr4

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Hoefner

In some parts of the desert the rain doesn’t fall for up to 10 years. But when the rain does come, the colours explode - lush sand stories from this exceptional trio!

8. Keith Oxman - Joshua Fought The Battle Against Trump & Co

This One’s For Joey CAPRI Tr3

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Oxman

When Keith learned his former student bassist Joey Pearlman had tragically passed away in 2021 aged 24, he decided to create a tribute to the brilliant young man who’d already earned a place on the NYC scene.

9. Curtis Stigers - Swinging Down at 10th & Main

This Life EMARCY Tr10

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Stigers

Curtis givin major joyful props to the mighty Gene Harris & his legendary Tuesday night Boise jam session!