In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond

This playlist is mostly a review of NYC jazz artists that I heard live on a recent trip to the big apple. We saw six bands, and they are represented here. Monday nights have NYC regulars Mingus Big Band at the Jazz Standard, and Mike Stern at 55Bar. Stanley Cowell was at the venerable Village Vanguard. David Binney and Sheryl Bailey made it three stops at 55Bar which features up and coming jazz players. The last stop was uptown at Smoke Jazz & Supper Club where pianist Victor Gould was celebrating the release of his new CD with his sextet. This CD also features new albums by Kenny Garrett and Hiromi.

 

Featured album

Reminiscent by Stanley Cowell

 

Playlist

Artist ~ Album ~ Track 

Michael Dease ~ Confirmation ~ Father Figure

Mingus Big Band ~ Moanin' ~ Mingus Big Band

Mike Stern ~ Street Rhyme ~ These Times

Stanley Cowell ~ Intermezzo ~ Reminiscent

Stanley Cowell ~ Re-Confirmed ~ Reminiscent

David Binney ~ The Golden Zone ~ Anacapa

Sheryl Bailey ~ One for VJ ~ A Meeting of the Minds

Victor Gould ~ Clockwork ~ Clockwork

Victor Gould ~ Sir Carter ~ Clockwork

Kenny Garrett ~ Do Your Dance! ~ Do Your Dance!

Kenny Garrett ~ Chasing the Wind ~ Do Your Dance!

Hiromi ~ Spark ~ Spark

Like last week, we start with a couple tracks from Pat Metheny's new album followed by Jaco's Word of Mouth. We feature new albums from saxophonist Kris Allen and Mike Melito. Then, close it out with a preview of Kenny Garrett's forthcoming release. Also in this podcast we hear from guitarist Monnette Sudler and Noah Baerman. 

  

Featured Album

Kris Allen, Beloved from Truth Revolution Records

  

Artist ~ Track ~ Album

Pat Metheny ~ This Belongs To You ~ The Unity Sessions

Pat Metheny ~ Roofdogs ~ The Unity Sessions

Jaco Pastorious ~ Crisis ~ Word of Mouth

Jaco Pastorious ~ John and Mary ~ Word of Mouth

Monnette Sudler ~ Time for a Change ~ Time For a Change

Noah Baerman ~ Atam Bomb ~ Bliss

Mike Melito ~ Up Over and Out ~ New York Connections

Mike Melito ~ Bolivia ~ New York Connections

Kris Allen ~ Bird Bailey ~ Beloved

Kris Allen ~ Flores ~ Beloved

Kenny Garrett ~ Backyard Groove ~ Do Your Dance!

Kenny Garrett ~ Bossa ~ Do Your Dance!

Following something new from Pat Metheny, is a set inspired by early American music. Jane Ira Bloom, JD Allen and Noah Preminger have all released music with roots in Native American or Delta Blues. Also in this podcast is new music from Kris Allen, Steve Davis, Cuong Vu and a Beatles cover from John Daversa.

  

Featured Album

  

Artist ~ Track ~ Album

Pat Metheny ~ On Day One ~ The Unity Sessions

Jane Ira Bloom ~ Gateway to Progress ~ Early Americans

JD Allen ~ Lightnin' ~ Americana

Noah Preminger ~ Love In Vain ~ Dark Was The Night Cold Was The Ground

Kris Allen ~ Mandy Have Mercy ~ Beloved

One for All ~ Daylight ~ The Third Decade

One for All ~ Hey Stevie-D ~ The Third Decade

Cuong Vu ~ Acid Kiss ~ Cuong Vu Trio Meets Pat Metheny

John Daversa ~ Lucy In the Sky With Diamonds ~ Kaleidoscope Eyes

We feature a long set of Gary Bartz music, but first hear Greg Abate and Phil Woods and the intensity of McCoy Tyner. Following the Bartz set is something new from Cyrus Chestnut and a surprise Beatles medley.

 

Featured Album

 

Artist ~ Track ~ Album

Greg Abate & Phil Woods with the Tim Ray Trio ~ Yardbird Suite ~ Kindred Spirits: Live at Chan's

McCoy Tyner ~ Sama Layuca ~ Sama Layuca

Gary Bartz ~ Nita ~ Coltrane Rules: The Tao of a Music Warrior

Gary Bartz Candid All Stars ~ Impressions ~ There goes the Neighborhood!

Gary Bartz Quintet ~ Speak Low ~ West 42nd Street

Cyrus Chestnut ~ Mamacita ~ Natural Essence

Cyrus Chestnut ~ Minority ~ Natural Essence

John Daversa ~ Kaleidoscope Eyes Medley ~ Kaleidoscope Eyes