Featuring a fresh new world-groove cut from NYC drummer/composer extraordinaire Daniel Freedman; the brand new single from an epic jazz diva, Sasha Dobson (with a little help from Norah Jones); a dip into the Impulse Records vault uncovers the John Coltrane Quartet live in Seattle 1965; keyboard-crusher Rachel Eckroth’s new jam; France/NYC/NOLA chanteuse Cyrille Aimee; ambient exploration from synth wizard Lisa Bella Donna; the tasty Parisian concoction that is Three of a Kind; Colorado meets Swiss Germany aka Hawkfather & Kwest; and finally, the psychedelic SoCal spaceship also known as Eulipion Corps.
Episode #290
Featuring a potpourri of fresh and vintage jams kicked off with the legendary Bobby Womack; epic stuff from guitar wiz Robbie Seahag; one of the brightest musical minds of our generation and her new bop, Erin McKeown; slightly under appreciated piano master Ahmad Jamal; the magical world of exotic folk that is Arooj Aftab; NYC ivory tickler extraordinaire Danny Fox; 3 visionary artists on the ECM label: Vijay Iyer, Linda May Han Oh, and Tyshawn Sorey; and finally straight from the streets of Memphis, TN… the one and only Willam Bell.
Episode #289
Featuring a hot new track on a fresh release from jazz/pop keyboard wiz Rachel Eckroth; psychedelic space funk from LA-based Eulipion Corps; master drummer Ches Smith’s Haitian/NYC experimental cultural mashup on Pyroclastic Records; the other-worldy improv of European pianist Nik Bartsch; brothers Nicki and Patrick Adams on their most recent recording; and the king of Ethiopian jazz Mulatu Astatke with Melbourne’s own Black Jesus Experience.
Episode #288
Featuring a brand new jam from NYC guitar hero Simon Kafka and a slightly vintage jam from NYC guitar hero Robbie Seahag Mangano; stunning unreleased material on Impulse Records from the legend that is Alice Coltrane; France and NYC collide inside the new trio “Three of a Kind” feat. guitarist Michael Valeanu; Swiss/Colorado hippie chillout undrground beats from the legendary Hawkfather and Kwest; bass colossus Marc Johnson takes us on a solo exploration from his new record “Overpass”; keyboard great Marc Cary lighting it up on his upcoming release “Life Lessons”; Guadalajara songstress Valentina Gonzalez and her multi-culti art pop; Dev Hynes digging into the soundscapes on his soundtrack for the film “Mainstream”; and finally, BK lady-rockers extraordinaire Desert Sharks and their brand new cover of the indie classic “Voices Carry.”
Episode #287
Featuring the debut of Erik’s new single “Shape of a Monster” featuring Jeff Coffin, Mauro Refosco, and Leftover Salmon; a cut from a groundbreaking new conceptual record by brothers Nick and Patrick Adams; NYC/LA drumming star Mark Guiliana; UK dj legend Nightmares on Wax; and a visit to the Hall of Fame courtesy of Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald, Roberta Flack, and Mr. Marvin Gaye.
Episode #286
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.