Posted in DefaultTag on Sep 30th, 2012
Our in-studio guest is alto sax artist Kris Allen, a fixture in the Hartford jazz scene as well as a jazz educator. We feature music from his premier release Circle House on Truth Revolution Records. Besides talking about his close association with Jackie McLean, we also give him an apparently easy Blindfold Test ala Downbeat. Also on this podcast is music off of Jen Allen's CD (Kris' wife) and the violin playing of Andrei Matorin.
Featured Album

The Circle House on TRR
Track ~ Artist ~ Album
Silver Blue ~ Andrei Matorin ~ Opus
Passing ~ Kris Allen ~ Circle House
Portrait of Doll ~ Lee Morgan ~ Infinity
Star Eyes ~ Kris Allen ~ Circle House
the repercussions ~ Jen Allen ~ Pieces of Myself
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Posted in DefaultTag on Sep 23rd, 2012
We celebrate the birth date of John Coltrane, one of the greatest and most influential jazz masters. Coltrane pioneered a freedom of expression in jazz music that has influenced nearly every jazz musician and those that appreciate this art form. To honor his life, we will listen to one of the greatest composition and performances in all of jazz, A Love Supreme. That is followed by a couple from his gifted son Ravi Coltrane, and finally a 'Trane composition performed by Rochester drummer Mike Melito.
Featured Album

A Love Supreme - John Coltrane in iTunes
Track ~ Artist ~ Album
Acknowledgement ~ John Coltrane ~ A Love Supreme 
Resolution ~ John Coltrane ~ A Love Supreme 
Pursuance/Psalm ~ John Coltrane ~ A Love Supreme 
Shine ~ Ravi Coltrane ~ Blending Times 
For Turiya ~ Ravi Coltrane ~ Blending Times 
Just For the Love ~ Mike Melito ~ The Right Time
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