In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond

Perhaps the heart and soul of this episode is the collaboration of Joe Henderson and Alice Coltrane from the album The Elements. The other recording that deserves attention is the release of guitarist Pat Metheny' Side-Eye III+. Not only did Pat's album drop this week, but he has begun a tour of the US and Europe. I'm looking forward to seeing Metheny in May as I already have my tickets. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Clarke, Rushen & Chancler ~ Take Five ~ Standards Joe Henderson & Alice Coltrane ~ Fire ~ The Elements Joe Henderson ~ Black Narcissus ~ Power To...

Another eclectic mix. From a 1957 recording from alto sax player Art Pepper to brand new releases from tenor saxophonist Noah Preminger, and other iconic jazz artists in between. Enjoy this musically diverse set list. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Art Pepper ~ You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To ~ Art Pepper Meets the Rhythm Section Ian Harland ~ Blues For Bobbie ~ Behind Bars Lyle Mays ~ Slink ~ Lyle Mays Pat Metheny Group ~ James ~ Offramp Pat Metheny Group ~ Last Train Home ~ Still Life (Talking) Noah Preminger & Max Light ~ Blooming Coldblood ~ Blooming Coldblood - Single<...

An eclectic mix of music this week with no real theme. We have new releases, bebop from the 60's and jazz rock fusion. Open your mind and enjoy the full breadth of what jazz music can be. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Kurt Elling & WDR Big Band ~ They Speak No Evil ~ In The Brass Palace Vi Redd ~ If I Should Lose You ~ Bird Call Vi Redd ~ Now's the Time ~ Bird Call Phil Woods ~ The Last Page ~ Musique du bois Brandon Sanders ~ 8/4 Beat ~ Lasting Impression Andrew Renfroe ~ BIG COUNTRY ~ POP LOGIC ...

This episode kicks off with the iconic Valentine's day tune My Funny Valentine with a unique interpretation by vocalist extraordinaire Dianne Reeves. The rest of the playlist is vibraphone heavy with contributions from San Diego's Ian Harland as well as several tracks that include Joel Ross as both a leader and sideman. Also featured is Hartford's hard working bassist Matt Dwonszyk.  Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Dianne Reeves ~ My Funny Valentine ~ The Palo Alto Sessions 1981-1985 Ian Harland ~ Hitchcock ~ Behind Bars Ian Harland ~ Four-Flat Blues ~ Behind Bars Joe Farnsworth ~ You Already Know ~ The B...

All selections in this episode are from recent releases. Some of these you may never had heard of, like Brandon Sanders or Justin Joyce. Some like Joel Ross, Julian Lage or artists in Out Of/Into are young players with active touring bands. Then we have the jazz masters like Metheny, Scofield and Holland. Jazz is here to stay as a creative force in music. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Brandon Sanders ~ Tales of Mississippi ~ Lasting Impression Joel Ross ~ Hostile ~ Gospel Music Out Of/Into ~ Brothers In Arms ~ Motion II Justin Joyce ~ That...