Featuring an all-star lineup of jams from a variety of legends including NC bad boys The Hot at Nights; Denver’s golden child of jazz Ron Miles; Guadalajara songstress Valentina Gonzalez; Erik’s Live at Lunatico 2020 release featuring his NYC sextet; and all-time greats Air, Gorrillaz, Erykah Badu, and Ike Turner and the Kings of Rhythm.
Epidsode #284
Featuring a mesmerizing track from super-talent Devonte Hynes’ latest film score; a fresh release of a vintage recording from other-worldly genius Alice Coltrane; percussive super group Jomoro with a new single showcasing the enchanting vocalist Sharon Von Etten; cutting edge British hiphop-jazzers Sons of Kemet; another track from Pakastani/NYC songstress Arooj Aftab’s excellent record ‘Vulture Prince’; the amazing Leslie Mendelson from her kick ass 2020 record ‘If You Can’t Say Anything Nice’; music from Erik’s 2018 release ‘Falling Flowers’; and the one and only Stan Getz live at the Village Gate in 1961 .
Episode #283
Featuring a brand new joint from NYC guitarist extraordinaire Simon Kafka; the ground-breaking fusion of Hatian Vodou and modern improv from visionary drummer Ches Smith; shooting star Jon Batiste and his fresh release; chanteuse Cyrille Aimee from her wonderful duo project with Michael Valeanu; NOLA piano maestro Oscar Rossignoli from his latest solo record; and 2 live cuts from the vault—Charlie Hunter Trio at The Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis and the Erik Deutsch Band live in Denver at Dazzle.
Episode #282
Featuring a fresh collab between bassist Andrew Altman and multi-instrumentalist Kevin Kendrick; a groundbreaking new project from visionary drummer Ches Smith on Pyroclastic Records; Brooklyn mod-gypsy jazzers Showdown Kids; 2 long-time NYC mainstays: drummer Allison Miller and trombonist Brian Drye from their latest releases; vibing with the Lovecraft Country soundtrack; and finally a summertime jam from fiesta-masters Timothy Brownie + the Argentine/Mexican collab ‘The Poor Man’s Atomic Bomb’.
Episode #281
Featuring a bucket of new releases from NYC legends and beyond: the brand new Vijay Iyer joint on ECM; chanteuse Cyrille Aimee’s fresh duo release with guitarist Michael Valeanu; banjo-thrash from Brandon Seabrook and Three-Layer Cake; NYC keyboard icon Marc Cary’s latest unreleased jam; NC funkster Daron’s latest single with a little help from Charlie Hunter; the just-dropped duo project JOMORO from percussion wiz kids Mauro Refusco and Joey Waronker; an excellent new cut from Swiss pianist Nik Bartsch on the ECM label; bassist, vocalist, and mariscos-lover Karina Rykman’s new party banger; and a beautiful song from drummer/vocalist Alwyn Robinson on Leftover Salmon’s new LP.
Episode #280
Featuring a fresh beat from UK hip-hop jazzers Sons of Kemet; the haunting melodic genius of Arooj Aftab; BK keyboard wizards Adam Scone and Jon Solo on their respective solo projects; and a grip of legends: Vince Guaraldi & Bola Sete, Rufus Thomas, Ennio Morricone, Roberta Flack, and the one and only Roy Ayers.
Episode #279
Featuring a fresh single from Victoria Reed on the Devil in the Woods record label; the modern jazzy sounds of pianist/vocalist Rachel Eckroth; electronic rock exploration from LA’s Euliopion Corps; Anoushka Shankar’s explores uncharted territory on her excellent new release; a saxophone summit starring greats Jeff Coffin and Derek Brown on the Ear Up record label; brand new earth-shattering shredness from banjo maestro Brandon Seabrook and his project Three-Layer Cake; the Bay Area meets CT on the smooth sounds of Moped’s saxy new remix joint; and the great Mark Guiliana’s Beat Music.
Episode #278
Featuring a brand new drop from NYC trombone legend Brian Drye on Open Stream Music; Cuban/BK fusion from Grupo Los Santos: one of the great songwriter/producers of our time—Jesse Harris from his latest release; the ethereal magic conjured by Craig Taborn and Junk Magic; Brooklyn indie darling Christina Courtin; the sound downtown from the Analog Players Society and Ben Rubin; and finally, organ maestro Adam Scone and his extremely legit Scone Cash Players.
Episode #277
Featuring a vibey new jam from outstanding Pakistani/NYC musician Arooj After; a recently-released work by Argentine composer Francisco del Pino; Brooklyn genius kids Bridget Kearney and Benjamin Lazar Davis; a remix of Brassie by Rench; a slick cut from East Village legends Brazilian Girls; badass NYC collective the Analog Players Society and their most recent release; and a trio of legends: Charles Earland, Ella Fitzgerald, and the one and only Mac Rebanach aka Dr. John.
Episode #276
Featuring a fresh slapper from BK multi-instrumentalist Casual Male; the smooth sound of Norah Jones’ most recent release; TEXAS/BK/CDMX baddass Sly5th Ave; shimmering shapes from master pianist Shai Maestro on ECM; Black Jesus Experience with the Ethiopian legend Mulatu Astatke; more modern jazz exploration from clarinetist extraordinaire Ben Goldberg; Spencer Zahn’s sea of bass atmosphere on “When We Were Brand New;” the sonic genius of Craig Taborn’s Junk Magic; Mr. Eric Beyondo, a legendarily prolific NYC cat; an original tune from my 2020 release with Andy Thorn (and a tribute to Alwyn Robinson” “Pilgrim of Flatbush”; and finally, the pride of Stax Records, Booker T and the MGs.