In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond

Back from vacation

Refreshed from a two week vacation, I have assembled a playlist to satisfy any jazz lover. Beginning with the new Trane release, then a couple from Donald Byrd's Royal Flush. We follow with a more contemporary trumpeter, Jason Palmer with an extended piece. We pay homage to Henry Butler on his passing. Then new music from Geoffry Keezer, and a collaboration of young NYC musicians, New Faces. The podcast closes with vocalist Rene Marie.

Playlist
Artist ~ Track ~ Album
John Coltrane ~ Untitled Original 11386 (Take 5) ~ Both Directions at Once: The Lost Album
Donald Byrd ~ Shangi-La ~ Royal Flush
Donald Byrd ~ 6 M's ~ Royal Flush
Jason Palmer ~ Sunny Rain ~ At Wally's Vol 2
Henry Butler & Steven Bernstein ~ I Left My Baby ~ Viper's Drag
Henry Butler & Steven Bernstein ~ Henry's Boogie ~ Viper's Drag
Geoffrey Keezer ~ All the Things You Are - Serpentine Fire ~ On My Way To You
New Faces ~ King Cobra ~ Straight Forward
New Faces ~ Down the Pike ~ Straight Forward
Rene Marie ~ Lost ~ Sound of Red

Pre-MNJ

I've been busy working with the Hartford Jazz Society on producing 6 great summer concerts in the park. I reference this frequently during this podcast. More information can be seen at www.hartfordjazzsociety.com. Concurrerntly with our concert series is the Emerging Artist Showcase. Please look for the links to this competition and view these videos and cast a vote.

Playlist
Artist ~ Track ~ Album
Jason Palmer ~ Preservation of the Lower 9th Ward ~ At Wally's Volume 1
3 Cohens ~ Do You Know What it Means to Miss New Orleans ~ Family
Van Morrison & Joey DeFrancesco ~ All Saints Day ~ Your Driving Me Crazy
West End Blend ~ Lift ~ Attitude
Rene Marie ~ Joy of Jazz ~ Sound of Red
Noah Preminger ~ Tea For Two ~ Frank Carlberg & Noah Preminger
Thomas Chapin ~ Night Bird Song ~ Sky Piece
Thomas Chapin ~ You Don't Know Me ~ You Don't Know Me
Ray Charles ~ Let The good Times Roll ~ Genious + Soul = Jazz
John Coltrane ~ Nature Boy ~ Both Directions At Once The Lost Album
John Coltrane ~ Vilia ~ Both Directions At Once The Lost Album

Jason Palmer and Monday Night Jazz

Trumpeter Jason Palmer speaks with us prior to his performance at the opening concert of Monday Night Jazz. Some hot music from Dr. Lonnie Smith is up next. He also will headline our concert series the following week. Also in this episode is Chick with strings, Miles and something "new" from Trane.

Playlist
Artist ~ Track ~ Album
Jason Palmer ~ Allow Me To Be ~ Beauty 'n Numbers
Jason Palmer ~  Interview
Jason Palmer ~ Stop Drop and Roll ~ Live at Wally's Vol. 1
Doctor Lonnie Smith ~ Too Damn Hot ~ Too Damn Hot
Chick Corea ~ Antartica ~ The Continents: Concerto for Jazz Quintet and Chamber Orchestra
4 Generations of Miles ~ On Green Dolphin Street ~ 4 Generations of Miles
Miles Davis ~ Footprints ~ Miles Smiles
John Coltrane ~ Untitled Original 11386 (Take 1) ~ Both Directions at Once: The Lost Album

Both Directions

This podcast celebrates the release of John Coltrane's lost album release. The show is bookended by tracks from his Both Directions At Once CD. In between we will hear from Wayne Shorter, young saxophonist Mike Casey and baritone Lauren Sevian. Somewhere in the middle are pianists, master Chick Cora and a talented Theo Hill. 

Playlist
Artist ~ Track ~ Album
John Coltrane ~ Impressions take 4 ~ Both Directions at Once The Lost Album
Weather Report ~ Herandnu ~ Black Market
Wayne Shorter ~ Footprints ~ Adam's Apple
Mike Casey ~ Nature Boy ~ Surprising
Chick Corea ~ Live In Montreux ~ Folk Song
Chick Corea Trio ~ Alice In Wonderland ~ Trilogy
Theo Hill ~ Gyre ~ Interstellar Adventures
Lauren Sevian ~ Miss Lady ~ Bliss
John Coltrane ~ Untitiled Original 11286 (take 5) ~ Both Directions at Once The Lost Album
John Coltrane ~ One Up, One Down (Take 6) ~ Both Directions at Once The Lost Album