2011-02-26

While this podcast does not have a central theme, there is a lot of great music here. The set starts off with some great women jazz artists. Regina Carter's rhythmic African beats and soaring violin begins the program. That is followed by Esperanza Spalding's unique arrangement fusing jazz and classical music in a unique and beautiful way. Christine Jensen finishes the set with a swinging hard bop quartet and a smokin' sax solo. The gem of the program is up next with an early Chick Corea album Inner Space. Dig solos by Joe Farrell, Woody Shaw and Chick in this fine ensemble. I also feature some great sax players currently active in the New York City scene, Mike DiRubbo, JD Allen, Albert Rivera and Stacy Dillard. Other horn players like Brad and Elliot Mason (Trumpet, Trombone) have a new CD that deserve your attention.

Featured Album

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Track ~ Artist ~ Album
Mandingo Street ~ Regina Carter ~ Rhythms of the Heart
Knowledge of Good and Evil ~ Esperanza Spalding ~ Chamber Music Society
For Tom Harrell ~ Christine Jensen ~ Look Left
Straight Up and Down ~ Chick Corea ~ Inner Space
Lucky 13 ~ Mike Dirubbo ~ Chronos
Se'Lah ~ JD Allen ~ Shine!
24-7 ~ Mason Brothers ~ Two Sides, One Story
Inner Peace ~ Albert Rivera ~ Inner Peace