The final episode of 2023 “special holiday addition” featuring festive contributions new and old from Andy Thorn, Samara Joy, Jacksonport, Frank Locrasto, Carla Thomas, Donny Hathaway, Vince Guaraldi, John Coltrane, Ella Fitzgerald, and of course Frank Sinatra. Happy Holidays to you all!! See you in 2024!!
Episode #354
Featuring the beautiful new music of drummer/composer Allison Miller; an adventurous undertaking by reeds-master Mike McGinnis and his +9 ensemble; the undeniable genius of guitarist Jim Campilongo; and another Bay Area guitar legend, Will Bernard; solo musings from Brooklyn keys wiz Jon Solo; the music of Martin Scorcese’s most recent film by Robbie Robertson; Estonian chamber orchestra Tallinn presents a new recording of master Arvo Part; Erik and banjo legend Andy Thorn from their 2020 duo release; and finally, the one and only Ennio Morricone.
Episode #353
Featuring brand new music from legendary drummer/composer Allison Miller; the stunning pairing of guitar legends Jim Campilongo and Steve Cardenas; BK pianist Danny Fox and his excellent trio; a new lo-fi collab btw Erik and his euro lo-fi crew; haunting melodies courtesy of Sandrayati; NYC iconic songwriter/vocalist/trend-setter Joan As Police Woman; one of the best saxohphonists alive, Michael Blake; and finally, jazz music pillars Louis Stewart and Keith Jarrett.
Episode #352
Featuring a brand new joint from Brooklyn legend Sarah Goldstone: Todd Clouser’s vibey Mexico City Experiment; the brilliant instrumental world of Jesse Harris’ Cosmo; the unlikely combo of Rokia One and Jacknife Lee; LA guitar wizard Mitchell Long alongside Carrey Frank and Jimmy Branly; BK pianist/songwriter/singer extraordinaire Damon Smith serving up this generation’s sound; Freddie Bryant’s evocative tribute to the Upper West Side of Manhattan; and the one and only Bobbie Gentry gets FANCY.
Episode #351
A birthday episode kicking off with Steve Bernstein and the late great Henry Butler; a fresh new single from sonic indie darlings Spencer Zahn and Dawn Richards; the debut of Erik’s new record of the piano trio Decades feat. Tony Mason and Dean Johnson; John Scofield’s latest jam; the closing song from Todd Sickafoose’s seminal work Bear Proof; Kwest and Hawkfather bringing us their smooth Colorado mountain sound; Eulipion Corps takes us to outer space on the latest release; and a beautiful Italian-expat sound from songstress Lucia Comnes.
Episode #350
The special 2-hour celebration of #350 is here!!! Featuring an epic playlists of Erik’s major influences and inspirations: classics, family, friends, unexpected twists… this pod has got it all! Enjoy the jams and thanks for supporting the show for 9 years!
Episode #349
Featuring lo-fi goodness courtesy of L.Dre; Jesse Harris’ brilliant instrumental project Cosmo; new Nina Simone music from the Verve vault; fresh stuff from Toronto-based renaissance artist Ruiqi Wang; modern jazz geniuses Harrington, Gustin, and Zahn; two of the greats—Joe Lovano and Marilyn Crispell—and their Trio Tapestry; an unreleased cut from Erik’s “Live at Lunatico” record; and finally, a journey with great Frank Locrasto and Kolumbo into the world of exotica!
Episode #348
Featuring Bay Area legends Amendola vs. Blades; a fresh joint from throwback vocalist Samara Joy; bassist/composer Todd Sickafoose’s latest masterpiece; a symbiotic new duo record from masters Will Bernard and Beth Custer; Toronto super-artist Mingjia; accordion and trumpet magic courtesy of Eric Vloeimans and Will Holshauser; and three icons of soul music: William Bell, Parliament and Prince.
Episode #347
Featuring brand new music from Italian songstress Lucia Comnes; lush string arrangements on Parisian chanteuse Melody Gardot’s latest release; Seattle music legend Wayne Horvitz and his pandemic project; a fresh gem from the Verve vault showcasing Nina Simone live in all her glory; vintage Irish jazz masters Louis Stewart and Noel Kelehan; a cut from the stellar recording of John Coltrane live at the Village Gate in 1961; and lo-fi goodness courtesy of Erik and his Dutch collaborators.
Episode #346
Featuring the fresh single from Todd Sickafoose’s seminal compositional work “Bear Proof”; brand new jams from a new improvising group “Selcouth Quartet”; the wonderful Kavitah Shah and her Cape Verdean sounds; Jesse Harris’ inspired instrumental project Cosmo and their latest release; ECM records’ Wolfgang Muthspiel accompanied by is all-star trio; hot jams from the mod-jazz collective Irreversible Entanglements; Ben T. Rubin and his banger drop” Hustla” from his play-all release Landshark: Crosschatter; and finally, a dreamy collab between Erik and Dutch lo-fi artist Ghosts n Guitars.