Too Hot

It's been way TOO DAMN HOT here in Connecticut as well as other parts of the country. This podcast, and a tall iced lemonade will help you to chill out in this heat. Dr. Lonnie Smith brings it on with a slow groove aptly named for tonight's show. Joshua Redman picks it up with his version of the Summertime classic. We also feature some great young pianists making the jazz scene in Joel Holmes, Hartford's own Jen Allen, and Taylor Eigsti (also accompanying Gretchen Parlato on a couple tracks). Another fine pianist, Warren Byrd is represented here doing some Monk, with some cool trumpet work from Saskia Laroo from their brand new CD.

Featured Album

African Skies - Joel Holmes

Track ~ Artist ~ Album
Too Damn Hot ~ Dr. Lonnie Smith ~ Too Damn Hot!
Summertime ~ Joshua Redman ~ Timeless Tales (for changing times)
Summersong ~ Teneke Postma ~ For the Rhythm
Summer Night ~ Joel Holmes ~ African Skies
Impressions ~ Joel Holmes ~ African Skies
Reprecussions ~ Jen Allen ~ Pieces of Myself on CD Baby
Daylight ~ Taylor Eigsti ~ Daylight at Midnight
Blue in Green ~ Gretchen Parlato ~ The Lost and Found
The Lost and Found ~ Gretchen Parlato ~ The Lost and Found
As The Sun Peaks ~ Myron Walden ~ Hypnosis
Well You Needn't ~ Saskia Laroo and Warren Byrd ~ Two of a Kind