In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond

Episode Aug-1-2021

A variety of music I've been listening to, including jazz standards performed by Herbie Hanckock, Vi Redd, Steve Davis and Miles Davis. Also new music from Pat Metheny and from right here in San Diego, Christopher Hollyday. Enjoy.

Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Vi Redd ~ Now's the Time ~ Bird Call
Christopher Hollyday ~ Kiss Me Right ~ Dialogue
Miles Davis ~ Round Midnight ~ Round About Midnight
Steve Davis ~ Little B's Poem ~ Think Ahead
Herbie Hancock ~ Butterfly ~ Head Hunters/Thrust
Pat Metheny ~ It Starts When We Disappear ~ It Starts When We Disappear - EP
Herbie Hancock ~ Oliloqui Valley ~ Empyrean Isles

Episode Jul-18-2021

Just a collection of music I've been listening to this week, including a couple Joni covers. A few vocal tracks within from Souza, Parlato, Karrin, and Billie. Other notable tunes from Brecker and Scofield and more.

Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Larry Goldings, Jay Bellerose & David Piltch ~ Blueberry Hill ~ Music from the Front Room
Robert Castelli and Boom! ~ Your Lucky Number ~ Party at One World Plaza
Michael Brecker ~ Song for Bilbao ~ Tales from the Hudson
John Scofield ~ I'll Catch You ~ Works for Me
Hudson ~ Woodstock ~ Hudson
Herbie Hancock Feat. Luciana Souza ~ Amelia ~ River: The Joni Letters
Gretchen Parlato ~ Roy Allan (feat. Airto Moreira) ~ Flor
Karrin Allyson ~ West Coast Blues ~ In Blue
Billie Holiday ~ Them There Eyes ~ Billie Holiday's Greatest Hits
Gerald Clayton ~ Rejuvenation Agenda ~ Happening: Live at The Village Vanguard

Summer Fusion

Two of the most requested themes for this podcast are Jazz Fusion and Indian/Jazz Fusion. From new releases to classic fusion, we've got this covered. Enjoy and rock out!

Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Joshua Redman ~ Jazz Crimes ~ Elastic
Snarky Puppy ~ Lingus ~ We Like It Here
Brandee Younger ~ Reclamation ~ Somewhere Different
Chris Potter ~ Southbound ~ Sunrise Reprise
Chick Corea ~ Vulcan Worlds ~ Return to the Seventh Galaxy
Mahavishnu Orchestra ~ Miles Beyond ~ Birds of Fire
Shakti ~ Happiness Is Being Together ~ Natural Elements
Mynta ~ First Summer ~ First Summer

A West Coast Vibe

The first half of the show has a West Coast vibe. On the back end we will get some new releases from Dave Holland, guitarist Andrew Renfro and bassist Dwonszyk's Wonderful World.

Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Christopher Hollyday ~ Dialogue ~ Dialogue
Sam Hirsh ~ Look for the Silver Lining ~ Quite Frankly
Roy Ayers ~ Now's the Time ~ West Coast Vibe
Roy Ayers ~ Days of Wine and Roses ~ West Coast Vibe
Earl "Fatha" Hines ~ Stanley Steamer ~ The Mighty Fatha
Nat King Cole ~ (Get Your Kicks On) Route 66 ~ After Midnight: The Complete Session [Bonus Tracks]
Dave Holland ~ The Village ~ Another Land
Andrew Renfroe ~ Borrowed Time ~ Borrowed Time - Single
Matt Dwonszyk ~ What A Wonderful World ~ Wonderful World

Summer Serenade

The title of this episode comes from the first and last tune. Young phenom Joey Alexander released his single Summer Rising, and the late Horace Silver's Silver Serenade. In between we have new and old jazz for your listening pleasure. You will hear from the venerable masters Holland, Mobley, Henderson as well as young lions Sean Clapis and Sam Hirsh.

Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Joey Alexander ~ Summer Rising ~ Summer Rising - Single
Dave Holland ~ The Village ~ Another Land
Sean Clapis Quartet ~ It All Happens for a Reason, Doesn't It? ~ The Abbey Road Sessions
Hank Mobley ~ If I Should Lose You ~ Soul Station
Sam Hirsh ~ Lil' Mama Samba ~ Quite Frankly
Horace Silver ~ Silver's Serenade ~ Silver's Serenade
Joe Henderson ~ Inner Urge ~ Inner Urge

More San Diego

Let's begin with the fine clarinet playing of Anat Cohen. Then new fusion jazz from Dave Holland and Andrew Renfroe, and the jazz chart topping Greg Abate. The rest of the show is devoted to West Coast jazz, particularly coming out of San Diego with Hollyday, Thorsen, Hofmann and more.

Playlist 
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Anat Cohen ~ In the Spirit of Baden ~ Luminosa
Dave Holland ~ Gentle Warrior ~ Another Land
Andrew Renfroe ~ 1998 ~ Single
Greg Abate ~ Golden Lotus ~ Magic Dance: The Music of Kenny Barron
Christopher Hollyday ~ Everything Happens ~ Telepathy
Rob Thorsen ~ The Man I Love ~ Lasting Impression
Holly Hofmann ~ Farmer's Trust ~ Low Life
Jonathan Karrant & Joshua White ~ Stop This World ~ Shadows Fall
Shelly Manne ~ You Name It ~ Atlantic Jazz: West Coast

East to West

Another bicoastal episode. From the east coast, Greg Abate and John Hasselback. From the west, Gilbert Castellanos, Rob Thorsen and Doug Webb. Mary Corso's new single has both coasts represented. Enjoy!

Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Greg Abate ~ Innocence ~ Magic Dance: The Music of Kenny Barron
John Hasselback III ~ Rene's Way ~ Entrance
Mary Corso ~ Catching Up - Single
Gilbert Castellanos ~ Marlo ~ Underground
Rob Thorsen ~ Little Melonae ~ Lasting Impression
Doug Webb ~ Lunar ~ Bright Side
Mario Pavone ~ Streetsongs ~ Street Songs
Mario Pavone Sextet ~ Ellipse ~ Vertical
Buddy Rich ~ New Blues ~ The Lost Tapes

Early Mothers Day tribute

Since this podcast is produced a week prior to airing on WWUH, it gives me the opportunity to be the first to wish a happy Mothers Day to all moms, with this guitar tribute.

Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
John McLaughlin ~ Song For My Mother ~ My Goals Beyond
Kenny Burrell ~ Mother-In-Law ~ Soulero
Bill Frisell ~ Mother ~ All We Are Saying... (Bonus Track Version)
Sarah Hanahan ~ Here For Jackie ~ Straight From The Hart
Flora Purim ~ San Francisco River ~ Perpetual Emotion
John Hasselback III ~ Third Time's the Charm ~ Entrance
Greg Abate ~ Golden Lotus ~ Magic Dance: The Music of Kenny Barron
Joe Lovano ~ Blessings In May ~ Cross Culture
Ralph Peterson ~ Shorties Portion ~ Shorties Portion - Single
Christopher Hollyday ~ On The Trail ~ Dialogue