Featuring the modern piano stylings of “Orange Julius” Julius Rodriguez; Brooklyn indie pop duo Mmeadows delivering the goods; Shabaka’s latest release of meditative world jazz; saxophone icon Miguel Zenon inspired by Las Americas; the wonderful world of Carla Bley as interpreted by Ben Allison and his trio; a Mexican-American free jazz mashup courtesy of Trio Xolo; the latest Brookyn indie folk joint from Brazos; and finally, another classic from the vault on Verve: Ella Fitzgerald live at the Hollywood Bowl.
Episode #315
Featuring the epic music of Jacksonville drummer Ulysses Owens Jr.; a brand new single from Mexican icon Antonio Sanchez (with Trent Reznor!); the instrumental brainchild of NYC mainstay Jesse Harris; solo musings inspired by Floridian landscapes courtesy of pianist Russ Kaplan; the latest offerings from two guitar masters of different generations, Dida Pelled and John Scofield; exoctica expert Frank LoCrasto; one-of-a-kind Brooklyn singer-songwriter Christina Courtin; and finally, the legend that is Tom Waits.
Episode #314
Featuring the brand new musings of Brooklyn-Israeli guitar wonder Dida Pelled; a thoughtful and beautiful ECM release from saxophonist Oded Tazur; young maestro Julius Rodriguez drops his debut album on Verve; Caleb Wheeler Curtis’ fresh heavy-hitting joint; NOLA’s extended trio weighs in on their latest record; the spirit of Funkadelic is alive and well thanks to Bill Campbell’s collective Breastfist; digging into Erik’s band—live in Colorado a decade ago; a little taste from the score of HBO’s “Lovecraft Country”; and finally, straight from the Mt. Rushmore of piano jazz, Mr. Keith Jarrett.
Episode #313
Feat. the brand new joint from expat legend Todd Clouser (produced by Jesse Harris); avant garde exploration NYC style courtesy of Will Bernard's fresh release; Brooklyn chanteuse Sasha Dobson keeping it real; Paris meets NYC thanks to the drum-less trio Three of a Kind; the stunning sounds of saxophonist Mark Turner from his latest ECM release; Brooklyn meets Valencia (and a saw!) on Gillian Harwin's new record of jazz standards; master Ron Miles in duo with his soul brother Bill Frisell; the amazing Anoushka Shankar; and finally, John Scofield's seminal project UberJam.
Episode #312
Featuring the new single from internationally acclaimed saxophonist Shabaka; the masterful Catalan guitar stylings of Oscar Peñas; Danish six-string wizardry courtesy of Thor Madsen aka Thor de Force; CDMX meets Tejas on Sly5th Ave and Roberto Varestegui’s collab “Agua de Jamaica”; the mesmerizing atmosphere of Jon Solo’s “Naneum” solo project; NJ/NYC sax colossus Tony Malaby and Sabino; NOLA electro-pop duo Say Sway; and finally, two Mount Rushmore nominees: Ella Fitzgerald and Coleman Hawkins.
Episode #311
Featuring the glassy new jams of bassist/keyboardist Spencer Zahn; the debut of a young Brazilian guitar virtuoso, Plinio Fernandes; LA drummer Mark Guiliana and Beat Music; master vocalist Theo Bleckmann from his interpretations of Kate Bush; Parisian reedsman Robby Marshall channels multiple continents on a track from his upcoming release; free jazz pioneer James Blood Ulmer and his collaboration with George Adams, Phalanx; pianist Keith Jarrett serenades us in his home studio on this 1999 release; the retro-electronic pop pride of France, Air; and finally, saxophonist Gene Ammons preaches to the choir.
Episode #310
Featuring the modern funk of Danish guitar hero Thor Madsen; the fresh sounds of NOLA’s Extended Trio; kick-ass Tuvan fusion courtesy of Bady-Dorzhu Ondar and Shodekeh; country/jazz mashed up beautifully by the one and only Ron Miles; drummer/composer Ches Smith and his latest Pyroclastic release; a double-shot of solos from master bassist Stephan Crump and guitar legend John Scofield (his 1st ever solo recording!); and wrapping up with Italian maestro Ennio Morricone + music from HBOs ‘Lovecraft Country’.
Episode #309
Featuring the title track from Agua de Jamaica: the newest production from whiz kids Sly5thAve and Roberto Verastagui; more harp magic-making from rising star Brandee Younger; an unreleased gem from Parisian saxophone genius Robby Marshall; fresh beats from slick keyboardist Juilus Rodriguez; Argentine lounge beats from Aliage Music; brand new music on the ECM label from renowned reedsman Mark Turner + a track from pianist Tord Gustavsen; an unreleased jam from Erik’s quintet live circa 2012; and finally, a timeless classic delivered effortlessly and earnestly by a large green frog.
Episode #308
A heavy dose of SOUL featuring music from the Stax Record label with Rufus Thomas; otherworldly piano ticklings courtesy of the great Earl ‘Fatha’ Hines and NOLA legend Dr. John; a Thelonious Monk double-shot from the maestro himself + one of the finest Monk interpreters, Carmen McRae; a bass master shows off his piano chops when Charles Mingus gets loose on his seminal record “Oh Yeah;” two of the most epically groundbreaking American artists of all time, Parliament and Stevie Wonder; and finally, the one and only (and slightly underrated) Otis Redding.
Episode #307
Featuring the fresh new single from superstar visionary harpist Brandee Younger; the latest joint from Jesse Harris’ instrumental ensemble Cosmo; LA cosmic funk from the mind of Eulipion Corps; totally unique and beautiful music from the late Ron Miles; British pianist Kit Downs and his latest ECM release; Mexican ambient jams from saxophonist/composer Asaph Sanchez; bassoon and guitar duets on the Pyroclastic label between the stunning Sara Schoenbeck and guitar god Nels Cline; and finally, the collab between Shooter Jennings and the one and only Yelawolf.