In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond

5d ago

The core of this episode has some of the best tenor sax players from today and yesteryear. I'm speaking of Potter, Kirk, Rollins and Trane. They are bookended by a new release from Out Of/Into and Zawinul's In A Silent Way. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Out Of/Into ~ Nacho Supreme ~ Motion II Chris Potter ~ The Mind's Eye (For Michael Becker and Joe Lovano) ~ Gratitude Roland Kirk ~ Alfie (Live at the Penthouse in Seattle September 1967) ~ Single Sonny Rollins ~ Alfie's Theme ~ Alfie John Coltrane ~ Moment's Notice ~ Blue Train Herbie Hancock ~ Watermelon Man ~ Head Hunters Weather Report ~ In a Silent Way ~ 8:30 (Live) Miles Davis ~ In a Silent Way (Rehearsal) ~ The Complete in a Silent Way Sessions

Dec 7

S Wonder, one of the greatest artists in popular music, is known for his popular hits, vocals, and multi-instrumental playing. However, his compositions extend far beyond the mainstream, incorporating jazz sensibilities that have inspired jazz artists to cover his work. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Joe Farrell ~ Too High ~ Penny Arcade Herbie Hancock ~ You've Got It Bad Girl ~ The New Standard SFJAZZ Collective ~ My Cherie Amour ~ Music of Stevie Wonder and New Compositions Stevie Wonder ~ As ~ Songs in the Key of Life Mike Stern ~ Echoes ~ Echoes and Other Songs Michael Brecker ~ Nothing Personal ~ Michael Brecker

Nov 30

After giving thanks, post Thanksgiving Day we get into a guitar set featuring both jazz masters (Kessel, Wess, Forman) and a talented young artist Tony Davis. Also featured are a new release from pianist George Colligan and a modern sound from Ahmad Jamal. We dance our way out with a funky Weather Report. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Jimmy Greene ~ Give Thanks ~ Mission Statement Bruce Forman ~ Rope-a-Dope ~ Reunion! Barney Kessel ~ On Green Dolphin Street ~ The Poll Winners Tony Davis ~ Sphere Of Blues ~ Jessamine Wes Montgomery ~ Bumpin' On Sunset ~ Tequila George Colligan ~ If the Mountain Was Smooth, You Couldn't Climb It ~ Live at the Jazz Standard Ahmad Jamal ~ Marseille ~ Marseille Weather Report ~ 125th Street Congress ~ Sweetnighter

Nov 23

We begin this week's show with a celebration of this Fall season and Thanksgiving from Jamal and Monk. Also of note in Hutcherson's vibes and Trane's lament. New music from Hartford's guitarist Tony Davis and maestro Kenny Barron. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Ahmad Jamal ~ Autumn Leaves ~ Marseille Thelonious Monk ~ Stuffy Turkey ~ It's Monk's Time Bobby Hutcherson ~ Little B's Poem ~ Components John Coltrane Quartet ~ Lonnie's Lament ~ Crescent Tony Davis ~ Viridian ~ Jessamine Kenny Barron & Kurt Elling ~ In The Slow Lane ~ Songbook Marquis Hill ~ Joseph Beat ~ Composers Collective: Beyond The Jukebox Marquis Hill ~ Libra ~ Composers Collective: Beyond The Jukebox

Nov 16

This episode pays tribute to the late Jack DeJohnette who passed away a couple weeks ago. We feature Jack as a leader and side man on some of my favorite recordings. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Jack DeJohnette ~ Jack In ~ Parallel Realities Joe Farrell ~ Follow Your Heart ~ Joe Farrell Quartet Miroslav Vitous ~ Bamboo Forest ~ Universal Syncopations Keith Jarrett Standards Trio ~ The Old Country ~ Standards Live Hudson ~ Woodstock ~ Hudson Michael Brecker ~ Midnight Voyage ~ Tales from the Hudson Joe Henderson ~ Isotope ~ Power to the People Charles Lloyd Quartet ~ Sombrero Sam ~ Soundtrack

Nov 9

We begin with a trio led by pianist George Colligan along with Linda Oh (b) and Jack DeJohnette (dr). Mr. DeJohnette passed away last week and was an important figure in modern jazz. Also, new music by guitarist Mike Stern and a live recording of Weather Reports famous tune Birdland. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album George Colligan ~ Song for the Tarahumera ~ Live at the Jazz Standard Lenny White ~ L's Bop ~ The Griffith Park Collection Mike Stern ~ Stuff Happens ~ Echoes and Other Songs Mike Stern ~ Gospel Song ~ Echoes and Other Songs John Opferkuch ~ Amerique ~ The Kennedy Files Peter Sprague ~ Norwegian Wood ~ All You Need Is Love: Peter Sprague Plays the Beatles Weather Report ~ Birdland (Live) ~ 8:30 (Live)

Nov 2

Mostly jazz/rock fusion on this week's show, featuring some of my favorite bands from the 70's and beyond. This music sparked my interest in jazz music during my college years, and eventually branching out into more traditional forms. But this is the music that started it all for me and many others of my generation. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Herbie Hancock ~ Heartbeat ~ Man-Child Chick Corea ~ Shadow of Lo ~ Where Have I Known You Before Frank Zappa ~ Waka/Jawaka ~ Waka / Jawaka Shunzo Ohno ~ Runner ~ Runner - EP Miles Davis ~ Right Off - take 10 ~ Complete Jack Johnson Sessions Shakti with John McLaughlin ~ La Danse Du Bonheur ~ A Handful of Beauty Joshua Redman ~ Jazz Crimes ~ Elastic

Oct 26

This show has a number of notable albums including two posthumous releases from Chick Corea. Also an alternative take of a Joni Mitchell composition. Other tracks feature Japanese trumpet player Ohno, Miles and San Diego Latin Jazz pianist Irving Flores. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Chick Corea Elektric Band & Chick Corea ~ Trance Dance ~ The Future Is Now Chick Corea ~ Armando's Rhumba ~ Forever Yours: The Farewell Performance Joni Mitchell ~ The Wolf That Lives in Lindsey ~ Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 4 Shunzo Ohno ~ Musashi ~ Dreamer Miles Davis ~ Paraphernalia ~ Miles In the Sky Irving Flores ~ Dana Point ~ Armando Mi Conga