Returning from the Detroit Jazz Fest, I wanted to highlight some of the remarkable artists who graced the stage, both local jazz talents and national acts. The episode concludes with the release of new music from pianist Christian Sands (New Haven) and saxophonist David Borgo (San Diego).
Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Louis Jones III ~ Alternative Facts ~ Motions
Marion Hayden ~ Buhaina ~ Visions
Herlin Riley ~ Wang Dang Doodle ~ Perpetual Optimism
Branford Marsalis Quartet ~ Spiral Dance ~ Belonging
Walter Smith III ~ Cézanne ~ three of us are from Houston and Reuben is not
Jackie McLean ~ Appointment In Ghana ~ Jackie's Bag
Christian Sands ~ Divergent Journeys ~ Embracing Dawn
David Borgo ~ Fluctuating Friends ~ Uplift
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That 70s Sound
This playlist is a retrospective of recordings on CTI albums released in the 1970. They have that quality production and slick arrangement that make these albums so recognizable. These are some of my favorite examples.
Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Airto ~ Return to Forever ~ Free
Deodato ~ Also Sprach Zarathustra ~ Prelude
Milt Jackson ~ Sunflower ~ Sunflower
Stanley Turrentine ~ Sugar ~ Sugar
Joe Farrell ~ Follow Your Heart ~ Joe Farrell Quartet
George Benson ~ So What? ~ Beyond the Blue Horizon
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Episode Aug 24 2025
We begin with a couple big band tunes arranged by Gerald Wilson followed by guitar greats Benson and Wes. This show concludes with an extended cover of one of Chick's great tunes, by a quartet of modern jazz top tier players.
Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Gerald Wilson Big Band ~ Milestones ~ Moment Of Truth
Gerald Wilson and His Orchestra ~ California Soul ~ California Soul
George Benson ~ Affirmation ~ Breezin'
Wes Montgomery & Wynton Kelly Trio ~ Impressions ~ Smokin' At The Half Note
Weather Report ~ Brown Street ~ 8:30 (Live)
Michael Brecker ~ Midnight Voyage ~ Tales from the Hudson
Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Larry Grenadier, Eric Harland & Chris Potter ~ 500 Miles High ~ First Meeting (Live at Dizzy's Club)
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Episode Aug 16 2025
An eclectic show. We begin with a couple tunes from Brubecks 'Time Out' with a twist. Then a set with jazz masters Jamal, Tyner and Davis. The set ends with new music including Indian Fusion from Shakti.
Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
George Benson ~ Take Five ~ Bad Benson
Dave Brubeck Quartet ~ Blue Rondo A La Turk ~ Time Out
Ahmad Jamal ~ Arabesque ~ It's Magic
McCoy Tyner ~ Man From Tanganyika ~ Tender Moments
Miles Davis ~ Oleo ~ Bags' Groove
Shakti ~ 5 In The Morning, 6 In The Afternoon ~ Mind Explosion
Brandee Younger ~ Breaking Point ~ Gadabout Season
Irving Flores ~ Armando Mi Conga ~ (Single)
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Back to Hardbop
Recent episodes have centered around jazz/rock fusion and new releases. This week we go back to Hard-Bop. Blakey, Miles, Trane, Freddie, Mobley to name a few.
Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers ~ One By One ~ Ugetsu
Miles Davis ~ Milestones ~ Milestones
John Coltrane ~ Moment's Notice ~ Blue Train
Freddie Hubbard ~ Arietis ~ Ready For Freddie
Donald Byrd ~ Off To The Races ~ Off To The Races
Joe Henderson ~ Black ~ Mode For Joe
Hank Mobley ~ Up Over and Out ~ Reach Out!
Jackie McLean ~ Appointment In Ghana ~ Jackie's Bag
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