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Eastern Sounds

Taking its name from Yusef Lateef's famous album and exploring how the sounds of India, China, Japan, etc found their way into jazz of the 1960's and 70's but also… MoreTaking its name from Yusef Lateef's famous album and exploring how the sounds of India, China, Japan, etc found their way into jazz of the 1960's and 70's but also in contemporary recordings. Less

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1. "The Plum Blossom - Remastered 2023" - Yusef Lateef - Eastern Sounds (Remastered 2023) [Craft Recordings: 2024]
2. "Earth" - Joe Henderson, Alice Coltrane - The Elements [Milestone: 1974]
3. "Face To Face (with John McLaughlin)" - Shakti, John McLaughlin - Natural Elements (with John McLaughlin) [Columbia: 1977]
4. "Gambang Suling" - Tony Scott, The Indonesian Allstars - Djanger Bali (2023 Remaster) [MPS: 2015 (1967)]
5. "Satori (Enlightenment)" - Tony Scott - Music For Zen Meditation And Other Joys [Verve: 1965]
6. "Margueritte" - Collin Walcott - Cloud Dance [ECM Records: 1976]
7. "Vrindavana Sanchara" - Alice Coltrane - Transcendence [Rhino/Warner Records: 2005]
8. "Blue Pepper (Far East of the Blues)" - Duke Ellington - Far East Suite [Legacy Recordings: 1967]
9. "New Light" - Codona - The Codona Trilogy [ECM Records: 2008]
   Notes: Don Cherry, Colin Walcott, Nana Vasconcelos
10. "The Three Faces Of Balal - Remastered 2023" - Yusef Lateef - Eastern Sounds (Remastered 2023) [Craft Recordings: 2024]
11. "India" - Sun Ra - Supersonic Jazz [Enterplanetary Koncepts: 2014]
12. "Journey In Satchidananda" - Alice Coltrane, Pharoah Sanders - Journey in Satchidananda [GRP: 1971]
13. "Improvisation on the Theme Music from Pather Panchali" - Bud Shank, Ravi Shankar - Presenting Bud Shank [Universal Digital Enterprises: 1953]
14. "Good Hope" - Dave Holland, Zakir Hussain, Chris Potter - Good Hope [Edition Records: 2019]
15. "Bhairavi" - Ragini Trio, Bojan Z, Sawani Mudgal - Peace The New Jazz [W.E.R.F.: 2019]
16. "Sita Ram" - Alice Coltrane - Universal Consciousness [Verve: 1971]
17. "Anastasia" - Yusef Lateef - Other Sounds [Original Jazz Classics: 1989]

John D’earth: The Next Generation

John D’earth is an amazing trumpet player and composer, but his greatest talent may be as an educator. Over his long career, he has taught and mentored many great musicians,… MoreJohn D’earth is an amazing trumpet player and composer, but his greatest talent may be as an educator. Over his long career, he has taught and mentored many great musicians, both with his UVA Jazz Ensemble, and in private lessons and clinics. During this program we will feature recordings by a few of his many students, including vocalist Veronica Swift, trumpeter Will Evans, pianist Kait Dunton, bassist Lisa Mezzacappa, saxophonist Greg Weaver, trumpeter Brandon Walsh and trumpeter/composer Emily Kuhn, who brings her Chicago Quintet to the Front Porch for a concert sponsored by WTJU on October 12th. Less

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1. "Happy Song" - Kris Monson - Singl [ 2024]
2. "preservation" - Eli Goldstein - Preservation [ 2024]
3. "Jarjuna" - Dhara Goradia and Quiet Fire - Jarjuna [ 2013]
4. "Home" - Emerald Flame -
5. "Take THe A Train" - The Hard Modes - Cemetery Session
6. "Can Yiu Really Call This A Hotel" - The Hard Modes - The Lan Sessions
7. "Fix" - Emily Kuhn - Sky Stories
8. "In Lieu Of Certainty" - Emily Kuhn - Ghosts Of Us [ 2022]

Mike Rosensky Trio feat. Jeff Decker LIVE

Guitarist Mike Rosensky has been a member of the performance faculty at the University of Virginia since the mid-90’s. He’s created the courses Fretboard Harmony and Play Guitar!, coaches jazz… MoreGuitarist Mike Rosensky has been a member of the performance faculty at the University of Virginia since the mid-90’s. He’s created the courses Fretboard Harmony and Play Guitar!, coaches jazz combos, maintains an active teaching studio, and has performed as a guest with many of the departmental ensembles. He has extensive freelance experience as a jazz guitarist, including performances with the Mike Rosensky/Jeff Decker Quartet. Chamber music engagements up and down the east coast include concert appearances in New York City with the New Music Consort, the Manhattan Chamber Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. Special guest saxophonist Jeff Decker has been active in the central Virginia music scene for over twenty years. As a member of the University of Virginia's performance faculty, he performs regularly with the Free Bridge Quintet (the faculty jazz ensemble) and the Charlottesville University Symphony Orchestra. Less

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Thursday Night at Miller's

Miller's Downtown has been a mainstay of live music performance in Charlottesville for many, many years. In April 1998, John D'earth headed a band that included Dawn Thompson on vocals,… MoreMiller's Downtown has been a mainstay of live music performance in Charlottesville for many, many years. In April 1998, John D'earth headed a band that included Dawn Thompson on vocals, Jeff Decker and Bobby Read on saxophones, Jamal Milner on guitar, Wells Hanley on piano, Pete Spaar on bass, and Robert Jospé on drums. The performance was recorded and engineered by Greg Howard. Selections from this disc along with recordings by members of this band will be featured on this show. Jamal Milner will be sitting in to speak of his recollections of this band and DJ Bill Corrigan will co-host. Check out this marathon program to recognize one of the many bands fronted by John D’earth at Miller’s and share in some of the fun. Less

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1. "The Pundit" - John D'earth - Thursday Night Live at Miller's [Cosmology Records: 1998]
2. "Second of Many" - Thompson / D'earth Band - When the Serpent Flies [Cosmology Records: 2006]
3. "State o' the Nation" - Thompson / D'earth Band - When the Serpent Flies [Cosmology Records: 2006]
4. "Unexpected Rendevouz" - Jamal Milner - Phatness [Milner Audio Productions: 1997]
5. "Momentary Jam Band" - Thompson / D'earth Band - Mercury [Cosmology Records: 2001]
6. "Let's Face It" - John D'earth - Thursday Night Live at Miller's [Cosmology Records: 1998]
7. "Sammy Shows Up" - Bobby Read - Monkfish [Small World Music: 2008]
8. "Even So" - John D'earth - Thursday Night Live at Miller's [Cosmology Records: 1998]
9. "Just Lookin'" - Robert Jospe - Just Lookin' [Inner Rhythm: 2019]
10. "Heart Beat" - Robert Jospe - Heart Beat [Random Choice: 2008]
11. "Frog Gnosis" - John D'earth - Thursday Night Live at Miller's [Cosmology Records: 1998]
12. "Along Came Ellen" - Jeff Decker - Blue Wave [Self-Produced: 2018]
13. "Water on the Moon (excerpt)" - Greg Howard - Water on the Moon [Espresso: 1998]

Fresco y Caliente: Hot Latin jazz

Since Dizzy Gillespie mixed Afro-Cuban music in as an additional seasoning for the Jazz gumbo, hot sounds from across the Caribbean have played a major role in the music. Join… MoreSince Dizzy Gillespie mixed Afro-Cuban music in as an additional seasoning for the Jazz gumbo, hot sounds from across the Caribbean have played a major role in the music. Join us as we explore boleros, son Cubano, salsa, and Afro-Cuban Jazz from today’s masters. Less

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1. "Ping Pong" {Shorter, Wayne} - Danny Jonokuchi Big Band (Danny Jonokuchi, Nick Marchione, John Lake, Wenholt, Harris, Edwards, Jacobin, Jason Jackson, Chapman, Gould, Oats, Beshay,. Lewis, Gutauskas, Patton, Harris, Congleton, Pablo) - A Decade [2024: Bandstand Presents BP DJ 002]
2. "Evidence" {Monk, Thelonious} - Chembo Corniel Quintet (Hery Paz-ts/fl, Carlos Cuevas-p/key, Ian Stewart-b, Joel E Mateo-d/clave/cua, Wilson "Chembo" Corniel, Jr-tumbadoras/cajon/barril de bomba/bata/quinto/shekere/gua-gua/guiro/per) - Artistas, Musicos Y Poetas [2023: Chemboro Records CRI 8182]
3. "Black Rice" {Curtis, Zaccai} - Zaccai Curtis Quintet (Zaccai Curtis-p, Luques Curtis-b, Willie Martinez III-timb, Camilo Molina-cga/pandero, Reinaldo DeJesus-bgo/chekere/guiro) - Cubop Lives [2024: Truth Revolutions Recording Collective TRRC 072]
4. "Marijuana" - Kiki Valera Sextet (Pete Nater-tp, Dennis Hernandez-tp, Kiki Valera-cuarto cubano/g/b/clave/maracas/coros, Pedro Vargas-cga/bgo/coros, Steve Guasch-coros, Carlos Cascante-voc) - Vacilon Santiaguero [2024: Circle 9 Records C90007]
5. "Mi Soniquete" {Grau, Gonzalo} - Gonzalo Grau & La Clave Secreta (Albert Leusink, Dan Brantigan, Doug Beavers, Shlomi Cohen, Felipe Calles, Gonzalo Grau, Roberto Castellon, Pangiotis Andreou, Pablo Bencid, Marcos Lopez, Fausto Cuevas III, Manolo Mairena, Ismael Fernandez) - De Verdad Verdad [2023: Self Produced]
6. "52nd St. Theme" {Monk, Thelonious} - Zaccai Curtis Quintet (Zaccai Curtis-p, Luques Curtis-b, Willie Martinez III-timb, Camilo Molina-cga/pandero, Reinaldo DeJesus-bgo/chekere/guiro) - Cubop Lives [2024: Truth Revolutions Recording Collective TRRC 072]
7. "Homenaje A Armando" - Altin Sencalar Quintet (Altin Sencalar-tb, Diego Rivera-ts, Art Hirahara-p/Rhodes, Boris Kozlov-b, Rudy Royston-d) - In Good Standing [2023: Posi-Tone PR 8246]
8. "Kúbanska" {Einarsson, Tómas R} - Tómas R Einarsson Septet (Kjatan Hakonarson-tp, Samuel J Samuelson-tb, Eythor Gunnarsson-p, Hilmar Jensson-g, Tómas R Einarsson-b, Mathias MD Hemstock-d, Petur Gretarsson-per) - Kúbanska (Reykjavik Havana) [2017: Blanott BN 008 (ÓMI Jazz 009)]
9. "Cuban Fantasy" {Byant, Ray} - Zaccai Curtis Quintet (Zaccai Curtis-p, Luques Curtis-b, Willie Martinez III-timb, Camilo Molina-cga/pandero, Reinaldo DeJesus-bgo/chekere/guiro) - Cubop Lives [2024: Truth Revolutions Recording Collective TRRC 072]
10. "Descarga para Andy" - Avishai Cohen - Abraham Rodriguez Jr. duo (Avishai Cohen-b/voc, Abraham Rodriguez Jr cga/voc) - Iroko [2023: Naïve BLV 8080]
11. "Turquoise Turquesa" {Bunnett, Jane - Marrero, Tailin} - Jane Bunnett and Maqueque (Jane Bunnett-fl/ss, Danae Olano-p/voc, Daniela Olano-vln/voc, Tailin Marrero-b/voc, Yissy Garcia-d, Mary Paz-per/voc, Joanna Majoko-voc) - Playing With Fire [2023: Linus Entertainment]
12. "Woody'n You" {Gillespie, John Birks} - Zaccai Curtis Quintet (Zaccai Curtis-p, Luques Curtis-b, Willie Martinez III-timb, Camilo Molina-cga/pandero, Reinaldo DeJesus-bgo/chekere/guiro) - Cubop Lives [2024: Truth Revolutions Recording Collective TRRC 072]
13. "Tidal" {Beavers, Doug} - Doug Beavers (Manuel "Maneco" Ruiz-tp/flh, Doug Beavers-tp, Max Siegel-btb, Jeremy Bosch-fl, Ivan Renta-ts/ss, Gabiel Chakarji-p/key, Jerry Madera-b, Luisito Quintera-cga/tim/per, Camilo Molina-d/bgo) - Luna [2023: Circle 9 Music C9 005]
14. "Let's Do It Again" {Curtis, Zaccai} - Zaccai Curtis Quintet (Zaccai Curtis-p, Luques Curtis-b, Willie Martinez III-timb, Camilo Molina-cga/pandero, Reinaldo DeJesus-bgo/chekere/guiro) - Cubop Lives [2024: Truth Revolutions Recording Collective TRRC 072]
15. "Tainos Y Caribes" {Zenón, Miguel} - Miguel Zenón Quartet (Miguel Zenón-as, Luis Perdomo-p, Hans Glawischnig-b, Henry Cole-d) - Musica De Las Americas [2022: Miel Music]
16. "Jazzin'" {Ruiz, Hilton} - Zaccai Curtis Quintet (Zaccai Curtis-p, Luques Curtis-b, Willie Martinez III-timb, Camilo Molina-cga/pandero, Reinaldo DeJesus-bgo/chekere/guiro) - Cubop Lives [2024: Truth Revolutions Recording Collective TRRC 072]
17. "Sévrólettinn Krúsar" {Einarsson, Tómas R} - Tómas R Einarsson Octet (Daniel "El Gordo: Ramos-tp, Juan Carlos Marin-tb, Emilio Morales-p, Cesar Hechevarria-tres, Tómas R Einarsson-b, Jorge Luis Reyes-guiro/maracas, Arian Angel Gomez-bgo, Manuel Alejandro Mayor-cga/timb) - Havana (Reykjavik Havana) [2017: Blanott BN 008 (ÓMI Jazz 002)]
18. "Rumba pa Andy" {Simon, Marlon} - Marlon Simon and the Nagual Spirits (Michael Simon-tp,Alex Norris-tp, Peter Brainin-sax, Edward Simon-p, Boris Kozlov-b, Marlon Simon-d/per, Roberto Quintero-per) - On Different Paths (Truth Revolution Records) [2024: Truth Revolution Records]
19. "Noro Morales Suite: Oye Men" {Morales, Noro} - Zaccai Curtis Quintet (Zaccai Curtis-p, Luques Curtis-b, Willie Martinez III-timb, Camilo Molina-cga/pandero, Reinaldo DeJesus-bgo/chekere/guiro) - Cubop Lives [2024: Truth Revolutions Recording Collective TRRC 072]
20. "Trepak" {Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich - McCarthy, Joe} - Joe McCarthy's New York Afro Bop Alliance Big Band (Nick Marchione, John Chudoba, Brandon Lee, Alex Norris, Andrew Gould, Alejandro Aviles, Ben Kono, Luis Hernandez, Basile, Patterson, Ryan Keberle, Yao, Borowski, Luis Perdamo, Valentino, Kozlov, Torres) - The Pan American Nutcracker Suite [2022: Angelface Records]
21. "Noro Morales Suite: Stromboli" {Morales, Noro} - Zaccai Curtis Quintet (Zaccai Curtis-p, Luques Curtis-b, Willie Martinez III-timb, Camilo Molina-cga/pandero, Reinaldo DeJesus-bgo/chekere/guiro) - Cubop Lives [2024: Truth Revolutions Recording Collective TRRC 072]
22. "Guarachando" {Sandoval, Arturo} - Arturo Sandoval (Arturo Sandoval-tp, Michael Tucker-sax, Sarpay Özçagatay-fl, Max Haymer-p, Will Brahm-g, Lisa Dondlinger-vln, Ginger Murphy-cel, John Belzaguy-b, Johnny Friday-d, Tiki Pasillas-per, Andy Garcia-bgo, San Miguel Perez-tres, Bill Cantos-voc) - Rhythm & Soul [2022: MetaJax Entertainment]
23. "Noro Morales Suite: Rumbambola" {Morales, Noro} - Zaccai Curtis Quintet (Zaccai Curtis-p, Luques Curtis-b, Willie Martinez III-timb, Camilo Molina-cga/pandero, Reinaldo DeJesus-bgo/chekere/guiro) - Cubop Lives [2024: Truth Revolutions Recording Collective TRRC 072]
24. "Un Poco Cubop" {Russell Miller} - Aguankó (Charlie Miller-tp/flh, Christopher Smith-tb, Russ Miller-sax, Rick Roe-p, Patrick Prouty-b, Jose Espinoza-tim/per, Alberto Nacif-cga) - Unidad [2023: Aguankó 004]
25. "El Cuarto De Tula" - Kiki Valera Sextet (Pete Nater-tp, Dennis Hernandez-tp, Kiki Val era-cuarto cubano/g/b/clave/maracas/coros, Pedro Vargas-cga/bgo/coros, Steve Guasch-coros, Carlos Cascante-voc) - Vacilon Santiaguero [2024: Circle 9 Records C90007]
26. "Minor's Holiday" {Dorham, Kenny} - Zaccai Curtis Quintet (Zaccai Curtis-p, Luques Curtis-b, Willie Martinez III-timb, Camilo Molina-cga/pandero, Reinaldo DeJesus-bgo/chekere/guiro) - Cubop Lives [2024: Truth Revolutions Recording Collective TRRC 072]
27. "Mi Son" {Freeman, Coco} - Kiki Valera Septet (Alexis Baró-tp, Kiki Valera-cuatro/g/claves/mar/coros, Jose J Alayo-b, Pedro Vargas-cga/bgo, Joshuah de Jesus-coros, Steve Guasch-coros, Coco Freeman-voc) - Vivencias En Clave Cubana [2019: Origin 82790]

Dorothy Ashby’s Astonishing Jazz Harp

Jazz Harpist Dorothy Ashby (1932-1986) expanded the boundaries of the instrument and introduced new audiences to its distinctive sound. She overcame the challenges of being an African-American female musician in… MoreJazz Harpist Dorothy Ashby (1932-1986) expanded the boundaries of the instrument and introduced new audiences to its distinctive sound. She overcame the challenges of being an African-American female musician in a male dominated industry, established the harp as an improvisational jazz instrument, and proved it could play bebop. Ashby also introduced the Japanese Koto to Jazz. In this program we'll showcase Ashby's music, from jazz standards to free jazz, original compositions to world influenced sounds. We'll also include tracks in which Ashby was a sidewoman, and contemporary works built on Ashby's influence. Less

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1. "Soul Vibrations" - Dorothy Ashby - Afro-Harping [Cadet: 1968]
   Notes: Unidentified orchestra arranged and conducted by composer & producer, Richard Evans
2. "Drink" - Dorothy Ashby - The Rubaiyat Of Dorothy Ashby [Cadet: 1970]
   Notes: Produced by Richard Evans
3. "Stories" - Bill Withers - 'Justments [Sussex: 1974]
   Notes: Dorothy Ashby on Harp
4. "Quietude (background)" - Dorothy Ashby w/ Frank Wess - The Jazz Harpist [Regent ]
5. "Lamentation" - Dorothy Ashby w/ Frank Wess - The Jazz Harpist [Regent: 1957]
6. "If It's Magic" - Stevie Wonder - Songs In The Key Of Life [Motown: 1976]
   Notes: Dorothy Ashby on harp
7. "Moonlight In Vermont (background)" - Dorothy Ashby w/ Frank Wess - Hip Harp [Prestige: 1958]
   Notes: Composed by John Blackburn, Karl Suessdorf
8. "It's A Minor Thing" - Dorothy Ashby w/ Frank Wess - In A Minor Groove [Prestige: 1958]
9. "Back Talk" - Dorothy Ashby w/ Frank Wess - Hip Harp [Prestige: 1958]
10. "Pawky (background)" - Dorothy Ashby w/ Frank Wess - Hip Harp [Prestige: 1958]
11. "Paris Sur Le Toit" - Alina Bzhezhinska, HipHarpCollective - Reflections [BBE Music: 2022]
    Notes: Ukrainian-born jazz harpist, Alina Bzhezhinska formed HipHarpCollective–– both band, community, and explorational lab––focusing on the development of contemporary harp with exchanges of technique, from electronic music makers, producers, and harp lovers.
12. "Jollity" - Dorothy Ashby w/ Frank Wess - Hip Harp [Prestige: 1958]
13. "Yesterdays" - Dorothy Ashby w/ Frank Wess - In A Minor Groove [Prestige: 1958]
    Notes: Composed by Otto Harbach, Jerome Kern
14. "The Tatha-Gata (Buddha) (background)" - Osamu Kitajima feat. Dorothy Ashby - The Source [Epic: 1984]
15. "You're A Girl For One Man Only" - Brandee Younger - Brand New Life [Impulse!: 2023]
    Notes: Unreleased song composed by Dorothy Ashby for an original musical called "The Choice", which she and her spouse created for their own theater company in Detroit. Staged in 1967 it is the story of a single pregnant girl growing up in a Black housing project.
16. "John R" - Dorothy Ashby - Dorothy Ashby [Argo: 1962]
17. "With Strings Attached" - Dorothy Ashby - Soft Winds [Jazzland: 1961]
18. "Wild as the Wind (background)" - Dorothy Ashby - Soft Winds [Jazzland: 1961]
    Notes: Composed Dimitri Tiomkin, Ned Washington
19. "Afro-Harping" - Dorothy Ashby - Afro-Harping [Cadet: 1968]
    Notes: Unidentified orchestra arranged and conducted by Richard Evans
20. "Cause I Need It" - Dorothy Ashby - Dorothy's Harp [Cadet: 1969]
21. "Ashby Road" - Madlib - The Beat Conductor [Stones Throw Records: 2001]
    Notes: Samples "Cause I Need It" by Dorothy Ashby
22. "The Moving Finger" - Dorothy Ashby - The Rubaiiyat [Cadet: 1970]
    Notes: Dorothy Ashby plays the koto in this song.
23. "The Windmills of Your Mind (background)" - Dorothy Ashby - Dorothy's Harp [Cadet: 1969]
    Notes: Composed by Alan and Marilyn Bergman, Michel Legrand
24. "House of the Rising Sun" - Dorothy Ashby - Fantastic Jazz Harp of Dorothy Ashby [Atlantic: 1965]
    Notes: Traditional
25. "For Some We Love" - Dorothy Ashby - The Rubaiyat [Cadet: 1970]
26. "Portrait Of Jenny" - Freddie Hubbard - Bundle Of Joy [Columbia/Legacy: 1977]
    Notes: Dorothy Ashby on harp

Ghana Grooves

Jazzy, danceable highlife has been a popular style of music in Ghana since the 1970s. It has incorporated many influences over the years, from marching bands and bebop to funk… MoreJazzy, danceable highlife has been a popular style of music in Ghana since the 1970s. It has incorporated many influences over the years, from marching bands and bebop to funk and Afrobeat. We'll cover the post WW2 era to the present, featuring giants like E.T. Mensah and Ebo Taylor as well as energetic young bands like Santrofi. Tune in and put on a smile. Less

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1. "All for You" - E.T. Mensah & The Tempos - All For You [RetroAfric: 1998]
   Notes: 1952; Louis Armstrong & band 1956 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNQY3ZkxuiI
2. "Daavi Loloto" - E.T. Mensah & The Tempos - King of Highlife: Anthology [RetroAfric: 2015]
   Notes: 1969
3. "This Hustling World" - Gyedu-Blay Ambolley - The Simigwahene [Strut: 1975]
4. "Komfo (High Priest)" - Osibisa - Osibirock [Rhino/Warner: 2005]
   Notes: 1974 release
5. "Heaven" - Ebo Taylor - Ebo Taylor [Strut: 1977]
6. "Oye Asem" - Pat Thomas, Kwashibu Area Band - Pat Thomas & Kwashibu Area Band [Strut: 2015]
7. "Joromi" - Sir Victor Uwaifo - Big Sound [Premier: 2009]
   Notes: 1969 release
8. "Ensuah Nzema Kotoko - The Nezema Kotoko Family" - Francis Kenya & The Riches Big Band - Ghana Electric Highlife: Sessions From The Bokoor Studios [Naxos: 2002]
   Notes: 196?
9. "Odo Sronko" - K. O. G. (feat. Pat Thomas) - Don't Take My Soul [Pura Vida Sounds: 2024]
10. "Bukom Mashie" - Oscar Sulley & The Uhuru Dance Band - Ghana Soundz: Afro-Beat, Funk and Fusion in 70's Ghana [Soundway: 2020]
    Notes: 1973 release
11. "Yinne Te Yelle Be" - Alogte Oho & His Sounds of Joy - O Yinne! [Philophon: 2023]
12. "Eyi Su Ngaangaa" - Sweet Talks - The Kusum Beat [Soundway: 2010]
    Notes: 1976 release
13. "Kwaa kwaa" - Santrofi - Alewa [OutHere: 2020]
14. "Sankofa" - Paa Kow - Nkwa Na Ehia [Paa Kow: 2021]
15. "Everyday (Essikafo Ammba Ntem)" - Kofi Kinaata - Single [Team Move: 2022]
16. "Dee Mmaa Pe" - Joe Meah - Essiebons Special 1973 - 1984 // Ghana Music Power House [Analog Africa: 2021]
17. "Akwankwaa" - Paulina Oduro - Mara [CD Run: 2014]
18. "Makisi" - Mokoomba - Tusona: Tracings in the Sand [OutHere: 2023]

Jazz in Seasons

Jazz songs with the seasons or months in the title. A mix of instrumental and vocals as we mark these climate changes.

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1. "Summer Wind" - Frank Sinatra - Strangers In The Night [Reprise ]
2. "Winter Moon" - Stan Getz/Laurindo Almeida - Stan Getz With Guest Artist Laurindo Almeida [MGM ]
3. "Indian Summer" - Chet Baker - The Riverside Collection 1958 - 1960 [Enlightenment ]
4. "Spring Is Here" - John Coltrane - Standard Coltrane [Prestige ]
5. "Autumn Leaves" - Vince Guaraldi - Essential Standards [Concord ]
6. "Winter Always Turns To Spring" - Bill Frisell - Ghost Town [Nonesuch ]
7. "Summer Song" - Dave Brubeck - One Alone - Solo Piano [TELARC ]
8. "Summertime" - Sarah Vaughan - The Divine - The Columbia Years - 1949 - 1953 [CBS ]
9. "Autumn Serenade" - John Coltrane/Johnny Hartman - John Coltrane And Johnny Hartman [MCA ]
10. "Autumn In New York" - Chet Baker - Live In Paris, 1960 - 63, Nice, 1975 [ESOLDUN ]
11. "you must believe in spring" - Tony Bennett/Bill Evans - Together Again [Concord ]
12. "Early Autumn" - Stan Getz - Quiet Now - Body And Soul [Polygram ]
13. "Autumn Breeze" - Larry Coryell/Badi Assad/John Abercrombie - Three Guitars [Chesky ]
14. "Another Spring" - Nina Simone - And Piano! [RCA ]
15. "In Summer" - Jon Hendricks And Friends - Freddie Freeloader [A & M ]
16. "Winter's Got Spring Up It's Sleeve" - June Christy - The Ballad Collection [Capitol ]
17. "Every Summer Night" - The Pat Metheny Group - Letter From Home [GEFFEN ]
18. "'Tis Autumn" - Chet Baker/Bill Evans - The Complete Legendary sessions [American Jazz Classics ]

Top 40 Jazz

Before programming became a science rather than an art, mainstream jazz artists appeared in top 40 charts, rubbing shoulders with rockers, country artists, and pop balladeers. We'll be playing chart… MoreBefore programming became a science rather than an art, mainstream jazz artists appeared in top 40 charts, rubbing shoulders with rockers, country artists, and pop balladeers. We'll be playing chart toppers by the Ramsey Lewis Trio, Dave Brubeck, Oscar Peterson, Vince Gualdi, Herbie Hancock, Geroge Benson, Aker Bilk, Stan Getz and Astrud Gilberto -- and others. How many do you remember? Less

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1. "April in Paris" - Count Basie & His Orchestra - April in Paris
2. "Alley Cat (Classic Version)" - Bent Fabric - Jukebox
3. "Stranger On the Shore" - Acker Bilk - Stranger On the Shore
4. "Java" - Al Hirt - Al Hirt: All Time Greatest Hits
5. "Just a Closer Walk With Thee" - Pete Fountain - Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans
6. "Killer Joe" - The Jazztet - Masters of Jazz, Vol. 7: Jazz Hit Singles
7. "Take Five" - Dave Brubeck - Dave Brubeck's Greatest Hits
8. "The Girl from Ipanema (feat. Astrud Gilberto & Antônio Carlos Jobim) [Single Version]" - Stan Getz & João Gilberto - Greatest Hits
9. "Watermelon Man" - Mongo Santamaría - Masters of Jazz, Vol. 7: Jazz Hit Singles
10. "Cast Your Fate To The Wind" - Vince Guaraldi Trio - Greatest Hits
11. "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy" - Cannonball Adderley - Masters of Jazz, Vol. 7: Jazz Hit Singles
12. "The "In" Crowd" - Ramsey Lewis Trio - Greatest Hits
13. "Windy" - Wes Montgomery - Masters of Jazz, Vol. 7: Jazz Hit Singles
14. "Get It On" - Chase - Chase
15. "Feels So Good" - Chuck Mangione - Class Reunion '78
16. "Rockit" - Herbie Hancock - Future Shock
17. "Breezin'" - George Benson - Breezin'
18. "Smoking Gun" - Robert Cray - Strong Persuader
19. "Saxuality" - Candy Dulfer - Saxuality
20. "Don't Know Why" - Norah Jones - Now 11
21. "My Favorite Things (Part 1)" - John Coltrane - My Favorite Things
22. "Song for My Father (Part 1)" - Horace Silver Quintet - Masters of Jazz, Vol. 7: Jazz Hit Singles

Jazz Overnight Rudy Van Gelder and the Class of '24 - Night 2

All night for the seven nights of the Jazz and Blues Marathon, we will celebrate the 100th anniversary of sound engineer Rudy Van Gelder, whose recordings for Blue Note and… MoreAll night for the seven nights of the Jazz and Blues Marathon, we will celebrate the 100th anniversary of sound engineer Rudy Van Gelder, whose recordings for Blue Note and Prestige in the 50s and 60s defined the Golden Age of Hard Bop. Along the way, we will touch on other centenarians, such as JJ Johnson, Max Roach, Sonny Stitt, Bud Powell, Kenny Dorham. Blue Train, Moanin', Song For My Father, The Sidewinder, Out To Lunch, Maiden Voyage, Go, Something Else, Soul Junction, and much much more. Less

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1. "Well, You Needn`t" {Monk, Thelonious} - Art Taylor Sextet (Donald Byrd-tp, Jackie McLean-as, Charlie Rouse-ts, Ray Bryant-p, Wendell Marshall-b, Art Taylor-d) - Taylor's Wailers [1957: Prestige PRLP 7117]
2. "Bo-Till" {Jordan, Clifford} - Clifford Jordan - John Gilmore Quintet (John Gilmore-ts, Clifford Jordan-ts, Horace Silver-p, Curly Russell-b, Art Blakey-d) - Blowing In From Chicago [1957: Blue Note BLP 1549]
3. "C.T.A." {Heath, Jimmy} - Art Taylor Quartet (John Coltrane-ts, Red Garland-p, Paul Chambers-b, Art Taylor-d) - Taylor's Wailers [1957: Prestige PRLP 7117]
4. "I Remember Clifford" {Golson, Benny} - Lee Morgan Sextet (Lee Morgan-tp, Gigi Gryce-as/fl, Benny Golson-ts, Wynton Kelly-p, Paul Chambers-b, Charlie Persip-d) - Lee Morgan Vol. 3 [1957: Blue Note BLP 1557]
5. "Creme De Funk" {Woods, Phil} - Phil Woods - Gene Quill Quintet (Gene Quill-as, Phil Woods-as, George Syran-p, Teddy Kotick-b, Nick Stabulas-d) - Phil & Quill With Prestige [1957: Prestige PRLP 7115]
6. "All The Things You Are" {Kern, Jerome - Hammerstein II, Oscar} - Johnny Griffin Septet (Lee Morgan-tp, John Coltrane-ts, Johnny Griffin-ts, Hank Mobley-ts, Wynton Kelly-p, Paul Chambers-b, Art Blakey-d) - A Blowing Session [1957: Blue Note BLP 1559]
7. "Misterioso" {Monk, Thelonious} - Sonny Rollins Sextet (JJ Johnson-tb, Sonny Rollins-ts, Thelonious Monk-p, Horace Silver-p, Paul Chambers-b, Art Blakey-d) - Sonny Rollins, Vol. 2 (Modern Jazz: Vol. 051, Hard Bop - Sonny Rollins 4, 1957) [1957: Blue Note BLP 1558]
8. "Blue Calypso" {Waldron, Mal} - Mal Waldron Sextet (Bill Hardman-tp, Jackie McLean-as, John Coltrane-ts, Mal Waldron-p, Julian Euell-b, Art Taylor-d) - The Dealers (Side Steps Disc 2) [1957: Status 8316]
9. "Dance of the Infidels" {Powell, Bud} - Hank Mobley Sextet (Donald Byrd-tp, John Jenkins-as, Hank Mobley-ts, Bobby Timmons-p, Wilbur Ware-b, Philly Joe Jones-d) - Hank (Eight Classic Albums, Disc 2) [1957: Blue Note BLP 1560]
10. "Windy City" - Jackie McLean - John Jenkins Quintet (John Jenkins-as, Jackie McLean-as, Wade Legge-p, Doug Watkins-b, Art Taylor-d) - Alto Madness (The Complete Albums Collection 1955-1958, Disc 3) [1957: Prestige PRLP 7114]
11. "Soulville" - Horace Silver Quintet (Art Farmer-tp, Hank Mobley-ts, Horace Silver-p, Teddy Kotick-b, Louis Hayes-d) - The Stylings of Silver [1957: Blue Note ‎– BLP 1562]
12. "Blue Lawson" - Curtis Fuller Quintet (Curtis Fuller-tb, Sonny Red-as, Hank Jones-p, Doug Watkins-b, Louis Hayes-d) - New Trombone (Complete Prestige And Savoy Sessions) [1957: Prestige PRLP 7107]
13. "Cattin'" {Waldron, Mal} - Paul Quinchette - John Coltrane Quintet (Paul Quinchette-ts, John Coltrane-ts, Mal Waldron-p, Julian Euell-b, Ed Thigpen-d) - Cattin' With Coltane and Quinchette (Interplay Disc 3) [1957: Prestige PRLP 7158]
14. "Walkin'" {Carpenter, Richard} - Red Garland Quartet (Red Garland-p, Kenny Burrell-g, Paul Chambers-b, Art Taylor-d) - Red Garland Revisited! [1957: Prestige PR 7658]
15. "Daahoud" {Brown, Clifford} - Ray Bryant Trio (Ray Bryant-p, Ike Isaacs-b, Specs Wright-d) - Ray Bryant Trio [1957: Prestige PRLP 7098]
16. "Straight Street" {Coltrane, John} - John Coltrane Sextet (Johnny Splawn-tp, John Coltrane-ts, Sahib Shihab-bs, Mal Waldron-p, Paul Chambers-b, Albert Heath-d) - Coltrane (Fearless Leader Disc 1) [1957: Prestige PRLP 7105]
17. "Beyond The Blue Horizon" - Clifford Jordan Septet (Lee Morgan-tp, Curtis Fuller-tb, John Jenkins-as, Clifford Jordan-ts, Ray Bryant-p, Paul Chambers-b, Art Taylor-d) - Cliff Jordan (Seven Classic Albums, Disc 2) [1957: Blue Note BLP 1565]
18. "Groove Junction" - Lou Donaldson Quintet (Lou Donaldson-as, Herman Foster-p, Peck Morrison-b, Dave Bailey-d, Ray Barretto-cga) - Swing and Soul (Eight Classic Albums, Disc 1) [1957: Blue Note BLP 1566]
19. "Lizzy's Bounce" - Curtis Fuller Quintet (Curtis Fuller-tb, Hank Mobley-ts, Bobby Timmons-p, Paul Chambers-b, Art Taylor-d) - The Opener (Six Classic Albums, Disc 1) [1957: Blue Note BLP 1567]
20. "Confessin` the Blues" {Reynolds, Jody - Daugherty, Doc - Neilburg} - Paul Chambers Quartet (Hank Jones-p, Kenny Burrell-g, Paul Chambers-b, Art Taylor-d) - Bass on Top [1957: Blue Note BLP 1569]
21. "Dial S For Sonny" {Sonny Clark} - Sonny Clark Sextet (Art Farmer-tp, Curtis Fuller-tb, Hank Mobley-ts, Sonny Clark-p, Wilbur Ware-b, Louis Hayes-d) - Dial "S" For Sonny (Modern Jazz: Vol. 075, Hard Bop - Sonny Clark, 1957) [1957: Blue Note BLP 1570]
22. "Blue Pearl" {Powell, Bud} - Bud Powell Trio (Bud Powell-p, Paul Chambers-b, Art Taylor-d) - The Amazing Bud Powell, Vol. 3 - Bud! [1957: Blue Note BLP 1571]
23. "Trane's Slo Blues" {Coltrane, John} - John Coltrane Trio (John Coltrane-ts, Earl May-b, Art Taylor-d) - Lush Life (Fearless Leader Disc 1) [1957: Prestige PRLP 7188]
24. "Frantic Fancies" {Powell, Bud} - Bud Powell Trio (Bud Powell-p, Paul Chambers-b, Art Taylor-d) - The Amazing Bud Powell, Vol. 3 - Bud! [1957: Blue Note BLP 1571]
25. "City Lights" {Golson, Benny} - Lee Morgan Sextet (Lee Morgan-tp, Curtis Fuller-tb, George Coleman-ts/as, Ray Bryant-p, Paul Chambers-b, Art Taylor-d) - City Lights (Four Classic Albums, Disc 1) [1957: Blue Note BLP 1575]
26. "Speak Low" {Weill, Kurt - Nash, Ogden} - Sonny Clark Sextet (Donald Byrd-tp, Curtis Fuller-tb, John Coltrane-ts, Sonny Clark-p, Paul Chambers-b, Art Taylor-d) - Sonny's Crib [1957: Blue Note BLP 1576]
27. "Moment's Notice" {Coltrane, John} - John Coltrane Sextet (Lee Morgan-tp, Curtis Fuller-tb, John Coltrane-ts, Kenny Drew-p, Paul Chambers-b, Philly Joe Jones-d) - Blue Train [1957: Blue Note BLP 1577]
28. "Dealin'" {Waldron, Mal} - Mal Waldron Sextet (John Coltrane-ts, Paul Quinchette-ts, Frank Wess-ts, Mal Waldron-p, Doug Watkins-b, Art Taylor-d) - Wheelin' and Dealin' (Interplay Disc 4) [1957: Prestige PRLP 7131]
29. "Wonderful! Wonderful!" {Raleigh, Ben - Edwards, Sherman} - Sonny Rollins Quartet (Sonny Rollins-ts, Wynton Kelly-p, Doug Watkins-b, Philly Joe Jones-d) - Newk's Time [1957: Blue Note BLP 4001]
30. "Heavy Dipper" {Morgan, Lee} - Lee Morgan Quintet (Lee Morgan-tp, Pepper Adams-bs, Bobby Timmons-p, Paul Chambers-b, Philly Joe Jones-d) - The Cooker [1957: Blue Note BLP 1578]
31. "Poppin'" {Mobley, Hank} - Hank Mobley Sextet (Art Farmer-tp, Hank Mobley-ts, Pepper Adams-bs, Sonny Clark-p, Paul Chambers-b, Philly Joe Jones-d) - Poppin' (Three Classic Albums, Disc 1) [1957: Blue Note (J) GXF 3066]
32. "Congregation" {Griffin, Johnny} - Johnny Griffin Quartet (Johnny Griffin-ts, Sonny Clark-p, Paul Chambers-b, Kenny Dennis-d) - Congregation [1957: Blue Note BLP 1580]
33. "Vaun Ex" {Hope, Elmo} - Elmo Hope Quintet (Stu Williamson-tp, Harold Land-ts, Elmo Hope-p, Leroy Vinegar-b, Frank Butler-d) - Trio And Quintet [1957: Blue Note Unreleased]
34. "Cliff Craft" - Clifford Jordan Quintet (Art Farmer-tp, Clifford Jordan-ts, Sonny Clark-p, George Tucker-b, Louis Hayes-d) - Cliff Craft (Seven Classic Albums, Disc 2) [1957: Blue Note BLP 1582]
35. "Woody'n You" {Gillespie, John Birks} - Red Garland Quintet (Donald Byrd-tp, John Coltrane-ts, Red Garland-p, George Joyner-b, Art Taylor-d) - Soul Junction (Eight Classic Albums - Disc 3) [1957: Prestige PRLP 7181]
36. "Quantrale" - Curtis Fuller - Art Farmer Quintet (Art Farmer-tp, Curtis Fuller-tb, Sonny Clark-p, George Tucker-b, Louis Hayes-d) - Curtis Fuller Volume 3 (Six Classic Albums, Disc 2) [1957: Blue Note BLP 1583]
37. "Little Sonny" {Clark, Sonny} - Sonny Clark Quintet (Clifford Jordan-ts, Sonny Clark-p, Kenny Burrell-g, Paul Chambers-b, Pete LaRoca-d) - My Conception [1957: Blue Note Unreleased]
38. "Dewey Square" {Parker, Charlie} - Lou Donaldson Sextet (Donald Byrd-tp, Curtis Fuller-tb, Lou Donaldson-as, Sonny Clark-p, George Joyner-b, Art Taylor-d) - Lou Takes Off (Eight Classic Albums, Disc 4) [1958: Blue Note BLP 1591]
39. "Lost Mind" {Percy Mayfield} - Mose Allison Trio (Mose Allison-p/tp/voc, Addison Farmer-b, Nick Stabulas-d) - Back Country Suite [1957: Prestige PRLP 7121]
40. "Cool Struttin'" {Clark, Sonny} - Sonny Clark Quintet (Art Farmer-tp, Jackie McLean-as, Sonny Clark-p, Paul Chambers-b, Philly Joe Jones-d) - Cool Struttin' [1958: Blue Note BLP 1588]
41. "Lush Life" {Strayhorn, Billy} - John Coltrane Quintet (Donald Byrd-tp, John Coltrane-ts, Red Garland-p, Paul Chambers-b, Louis Hays-d) - Lush Life (Fearless Leader Disc 2) [1958: Prestige PRLP 7188]
42. "Safari" {Silver, Horace} - Horace Silver Quintet (Art Farmer-tp, Clifford Jordan-ts, Horace Silver-p, Teddy Kotick-b, Louis Hayes-d) - Further Explorations By The Horace Silver Quintet [1958: Blue Note BLP 1589]
43. "C.T.A." {Heath, Jimmy} - Lee Morgan Quartet (Lee Morgan-tp, Sonny Clark-p, Doug Watkins-b, Art Taylor-d) - Candy (Four Classic Albums, Disc 2) [1958: Blue Note BLP 1590]
44. "Theme For Ernie" {Fred lacey} - John Coltrane with Red Garland Trio (John Coltrane-ts, Red Garland-p, Paul Chambers-b, Art Taylor-d) - Soultrane (Fearless Leader Disc 3) [1958: Prestige PRLP 7142]
45. "Peckin' Time" {Mobley, Hank} - Hank Mobley - Lee Morgan Quintet (Lee Morgan-tp, Hank Mobley-ts, Wynton Kelly-p, Paul Chambers-b, Charlie Persip-d) - Peckin' Time (Three Classic Albums, Disc 2) [1958: Blue Note BLP 1574]
46. "Autumn Leaves" {Kosma, Joseph - Mercer, Johnny - Prévert, Jacques} - Cannonball Adderley's Five Stars (Miles Davis-tp, Cannonball Adderly-ts, Hank Jones-p, Sam Jones-b, Art Blakey-d) - Somethin' Else [1958: Blue Note BLP 1595]
47. "Freight Trane" {Flanagan, Tommy} - Kenny Burrell Quintet with John Coltrane (John Coltrane-ts, Tommy Flanagan-p, Kenny Burrell-g, Paul Chambers-b, Jimmy Cobb-d) - Kenny Burrell & John Coltrane [1958: New Jazz NJLP 8276]
48. "Nutville" {Brooks, Tina} - Tina Brooks Quintet (Lee Morgan-tp, Tina Brooks-ts, Sonny Clark-p, Doug Watkins-b, Art Blakey-d) - Minor Move (The Complete Tina Brooks Quintet Master Takes) [1958: Blue Note GXF-3072]
49. "Manteca" {Gillespie, John Birks - Fuller, Gil - Pozo, Chano} - Red Garland Quartet (Red Garland-p, Paul Chambers-b, Arthur Taylor-b, Ray Barreto-cga) - The Best Of The Red Garland Trios [1958: Prestige PRLP 7139]
50. "Ingenue" {Allison, Mose} - Mose Allison Trio (Mose Allison-p/tp/voc, Addison Farmer-b, Ronnie Free-d) - Ramblin' With Mose [1958: Prestige PRLP 7215]
51. "B.J." - Wilbur Harden Sextet (Wilbur Harden-tp/flh, Curtis Fuller-tb, John Coltrane-ts, Howard Williams-p, Alvin Jackson-b, Art Taylor-d) - Tanganyika Strut [1958: Savoy MG 12136]
52. "John's Abbey" {Powell, Bud} - Bud Powell Trio (Bud Powell-p, Sam Jones-b, Philly Jo Jones-d) - The Amazing Bud Powell, Vol. 4 - Time Waits [1958: Blue Note BLP 1598]