Featuring a couple of NYC legends from the compilation “With Love”: Kimbra and Ian Chang; Buenos Aires/CDMX super diva Barbie Williams; new and old music from Erik Deutsch (with Theo Bleckmann and Art Lande among others); jazz drumming legend of the northwest Chris Lee; a fresh release from a vintage cat…the one and only Charlie Parker; beautiful stuff from the “Saltburn” soundtrack courtesy of Anthony Willis; and straight outta Memphis and Stax Records—the Van-Dells.
Episode #374
Featuring a popping new single from Victoria Reed’s upcoming LP ‘Gli Amanti’; debut jams courtesy of California keyboardist Rob Marsh; the final concert performed by Japanese legend Ryuichi Sakamoto; a sampling of the soundtrack of a documentary about modern legend Brian Eno; the killer collab of The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis; and finally, the final concert of the great Satchmo: Louis in London.
Episode #373
Featuring the brilliance of bassist Arthur Kell and his quartet; new solo music from legendary session drummer Brian Griffin aka BG & Coyote Radio; two tracks from the compilation “With Love” —a benefit for the children of Palestine; the electronic genuis of Jacob Bergson aka Taut; CDMX jams courtesy of The Poor Man’s Atomic Bomb; and finally, the Happiness Bastards are back: new music from The Black Crowes.
Episode #372
Featuring a debut cut from Erik and Theo Bleckmann’s upcoming release “Reason”; the new single off Victoria Reed’s latest LP; the brilliance of Siamese and Barbie Williams; ethereal soundscapes courtesy of Spencer Zahn and Dawn Richard; more jams from the great, the one and only, Jim Campilongo; bay area piano master Jon Dryden; new music on the ECM label from Italian pianist Giovanni Guidi; and finally, the fresh single from Rome-based indie legend GIampaolo Speziale’s solo record.
Episode #371
Featuring the fresh jam from master drummer Brian Griffin’s lonesome highway project BG and Coyote Radio; legendary pianist Jon Dryden graces the show for the first time; the growing international legend of Barbie Williams; modern renaissance improviser Spencer Zahn; the magical music of canadian sensation Mingjia; transcendent composer Ellen Reid; Jason Robinson & Marcus Urani get dubby; and finally, BK indie one-man-band Tim Lappin AKA the Casual Male.
Episode #370
Featuring live music from NYC bass legend Arthur Kell; the modern soul sound of Candice Ivory; a brand new track from Colorado drummer extraordinaire and solo artist Michell MiLo; another drum legend and his fantastic big band, Ulysses Owens Jr.; the dope electronic beats of Montparnasse Musique; Pakistani Pitchfork darling Arooj Aftab; essential brooklyn songwriter/violinist Christina Courtin; and finally, piano prodigy Julius Rodriguez.
Episode #369
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.