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This week's show reviews new and old releases from Greg Abate, Dave Holland, Miki Yamanaka and Steve Davis along with a classic from Chick's RTF.
Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Greg Abate ~ Monsters In The Night ~ Monsters In The Night
Greg Abate Quartet ~ Into Somewhere ~ In The Moment
Dave Holland ~ Prism: Choir ~ Freedom Call: Prism - Freedom...
This week's episode begins with flautist Lori Bell and her ensembles from Southern California. Then we have a chugga-chugga train theme from Metheny and Moody. Finally some of my favorite new releases that may show up on my best of album list for 2026.
Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Lori Bell ~ Lower Manhattan ~ Brooklyn Dreaming
Lori Bell Quartet ~ ...
Today's episode is mostly new music with a modern, adventurous twist. The first half of the show in particular feature artists like Akinmusire, Fortner, Hutchinson and O'Farrill that have been exploring a more free form, expressive aspect to the jazz idiom.
Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Ambrose Akinmusire ~ Bloomed ~ honey from a winter stone
Sulliv...
This episode is inspired by the San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival (SDTJ). This festival, now in its third year, is the creation of jazz impresario Dan Atkinson and is has performances that cross the US/Mexico border. Much of the festival is free to attend, with the main event held...