Featuring a brand new release of live improvised music from master Spencer Zahn; the hooky title track from Victoria Victoria’s latest record; legendary NYC chanteuse/pianist Joan as Policewoman; lofi samurai L.Dre; another topnotch composition from the film “Saltburn” (and Anthony Willis); the classical Indian fusion of Jasdeep Singh Debun; and finally, a stunning ECM reissue of the Keith Jarrett and Jan Garbarek classic “Luminessence.”
Epidsode #368
Featuring a blast of Sidehustle Records artists: the Mod Cons, Candace Ivory, and Maritzaida; an amazing live recording from the New Orleans Klezmer Allstars; Pianist Jon Solo’s meditative project Naneum; Argentina meets Paris within the synth pop magic of Odeon; the other-worldy talents of CDMX chanteuse Natalia Marrokin; NYC mainstay Mike McGinnins' impressive large ensemble project Road Trip; and a farewell to the Happiness Bastards tour with The Black Crowes.
Episode #367
Featuring the latest joint from keys wiz Julius Rodriguez AKA Orange Julius; the ethereal sound of songstress Dolly Valentine; master of the Fender Telecaster, Jim Campilongo; a fresh release from NYC trumpeter Kenny Warren and his trio; an epic journey from Alice Coltrane’s legendary 1971 Carnegie Hall concert; another cut from Erik’s CDMX improv event Scorpio Sessions; and finally, the one and only Thelonious Monk.
Episode #366
Featuring a brand new jam from NYC songwriting legend Jesse Harris; the beautiful world of Italian composer Olivia Belli; Colorado meets Switzerland in the minds of Hawkfather and Kwest; the genius of Charlie Mingus; a long-running NYC trio of legends—Ben Allison, Steve Cardenas, and Ted Nash; a creative staple of NOLA aka the New Orleans Klezmer All Stars; British new music legends Azimuth; and the crushing groove of Mr. Shuggie Otis.
Episode #365
Featuring new music from “Happiness Bastards” (The Black Crowes); the mesmerizing compositions of bassist Todd Sickafoose; the vibrant sound of Baja courtesy of Kelsey Garcias’ new single; punk meets jazz on the fresh Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis collab; Theo Bleckmann, Sly5thAve, and Erik live in Denver from their latest limited edition release; bassist/producer Benjamin Rubin and his lo-fi solo project; the sound of CDMX improv courtesy of Erik’s Scorpio Session release; and a modern folk supergroup, the High Hawks.
Episode #364
Featuring the brilliant Telecaster stylings of Jim Campilongo; epic large ensemble arrangements from clarinetist Mike McGinnis’ upcoming release; the classic beauty of the Bill Mays Trio; new music from a solo release of one of the great living pianists, Fred Hersch; a cut from Erik’s piano trio record ‘Decades’; downtown music legends Sex Mob; and finally, the queen… Nina Simone.
Episode #363
Featuring brand new music from legendary Parisian/NYC chanteuse Madeleine Peyroux; a brilliant reissue of the great Alice Coltrane’s band from Carnegie Hall in 1971; the latest single from international pop diva Mads Jensen; a new release from Erik’s Scorpio Session improv collective (straight outta CDMX); a fresh cut on the ECM label from pianist Vijay Iyer and his trio; and finally, an ECM reissue from masters Keith Jarrett and Jan Garbarek.
Episode #362
Featuring the latest classic by NYC songwriting legend Jesse Harris; a stellar cut from Jerksin Fendrix’ brilliant ‘Poor Things’ soundtrack; fresh sounds from UK reedsman Shabaka Hutchings; a tranquil soundscape courtesy of Italian composer Olivia Belli; two brilliant re-releases of 70s ECM classics: Azimuth and the Jan Garbarek Quartet; and finally, rock n roll, new and old, from The Black Crowes and Patti Smith.
Episode #361
Featuring inspiring new music from the “Saltburn” original soundtrack; a killer collab between James Brandon Lewis and the Messthetics; British sax legend John Surman and his quartet from his fresh ECM release; big sky new england vibes courtesty of Evening Sky and Eden Casteel; John Scofield doing the Dead; the deft mastery of pianist Oscar Peterson; some east bay grease served up by Tower of Power; and Dylan and Cash get together with the Nashville cats.
Episode #360
Featuring a tight re-release of a 1980’s Nina Simone joint; Michael Blake’s brilliantly orchestrated 2022 album Dance of the Mystic Bliss; Colorado sax phenom Dom Lalli; Shabaka’s most recent Impulse record; classic piano trio fare from Dean Johnson, Tony Mason, and Erik aka Decades; and modern balladeers Jefferson Hamerand Eamon O’leary aka The Murphy Beds.