In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond

Harping in Jazz

This episode begins with a wonderful harpist Brandee Younger carrying on the legacy of Alice Coltrane and others bringing the sound of harp to modern jazz. This is followed by new music and concludes with three of the greatest saxophone players that have graced this art form.

Playlist 
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Dezron Douglas & Brandee Younger ~ The Creator Has a Master Plan ~ Force Majeure
Brandee Younger ~ Moving Target ~ Brand New Life
Brandee Younger ~ Blue Nile ~ Soul Awakening
Jonathan Barber ~ The City That Sits On A Hill ~ In Motion
Tim Garland ~ Trails ~ Moment Of Departure
Kenny Barron ~ We See ~ Beyond This Place
Chris Potter ~ Indigo Ildikó ~ Eagle's Point
Wayne Shorter ~ Orbits ~ Without a Net
Joe Henderson ~ Power to the People ~ Power to the People 

New in Hartford

Several notable releases from jazz artists with Hartford roots are represented at the top of this episode. We present Karen Frisk (v), Jonathan Barber (dr), and Sarah Hanahan (as). We finish this show with some heavy 70's fusion with an extended four part Concerto for Jazz/Rock from Stanley Clarke.

Playlist 
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Karen Frisk ~ Street of Dreams ~ Still A Dreamer
Jonathan Barber ~ Can't Call It ~ In Motion
Sarah Hanahan ~ We Bop! ~ Among Giants
Kenny Burrell ~ Isabella ~ Soulero
Howard McGhee ~ Demon Chase ~ Maggie's Back In Town! 
Charles McPherson ~ Surge ~ Reverence
Gilbert Castellanos ~ Home is Africa ~ Espérame En El Cielo
Stanley Clarke ~ Concerto for Jazz/Rock Orchestra, Pt. 1-4 ~ Journey to Love

Episode July 28 2024

This episode begins with classic hard-bop from Mobley and McGee, followed by a wonderful new album from vocalist Karen Frisk. Then West Coast artists Wofford, Bell and Renfroe before finishing with a fusion set from Weather Report and Metheny.

Playlist
Artist ~ Track ~ Album
Hank Mobley ~ No Room for Squares ~ No Room for Squares
Howard McGhee ~ Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise ~ Maggie's Back In Town!
Karen Frisk ~ Sack Full Of Dreams ~ Still A Dreamer
Mike Wofford ~ Cole Porter ~ Synergy
Lori Bell Quartet ~ Shade of Jade ~ Recorda Me - Remembering Joe Henderson
Luke Sellick & Andrew Renfroe ~ Jolene ~ Small Vacation
Weather Report ~ Cucumber Slumber ~ Mysterious Traveller
Pat Metheny Group ~ To the End of the World ~ We Live Here

Episode July 21 2024

We begin with a tribute to Jim Rotondi, who passed away unexpectedly earlier this month. The music that follows is a good representation of the modern jazz being made from young players on the jazz scene.

Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Jim Rotondi ~ Pure Imagination ~ Dark Blue
Christopher Hollyday ~ One of Another Kind ~ Telepathy
Sarah Hanahan ~ Resonance ~ Among Giants
Chris Potter ~ Dream of Home (feat. Brad Mehldau, John Patitucci & Brian Blade) ~ Eagle's Point (feat. Brad Mehldau, John Patitucci & Brian Blade)
Immanuel Wilkins ~ Fugitive Ritual, Selah ~ The 7th Hand
Joshua White ~ Scarlet Tanager ~ 13 Short Stories (feat. Josh Johnson, Dean Hulett & Jonathan Pinson)
Tina Raymond ~ Eight of Wands ~ Divinations
Kenny Barron ~ Sunset (feat. Kiyoshi Kitagawa, Johnathan Blake, Immanuel Wilkins & Steve Nelson) ~ Beyond This Place

Episode July 14 2024

Back to more straight-ahead jazz this week from the 60's to the present. A brand new single from an upcoming album by Emmet Cohen starts the show followed by classic Brubeck, Chris Potter, Cannonball and more.

Playlist 
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Emmet Cohen ~ Emmet’s Blues ~ Emmet's Blues - Single
The Dave Brubeck Quartet ~ It's a Raggy Waltz ~ Time Further Out
Chris Potter ~ Horizon Dance ~ Eagle's Point 
Cannonball Adderley Quintet ~ Lisa ~ The Quintet Plus
Charles McPherson ~ Old Folks ~ Reverence
Mackenzie Leighton ~ Pm/Am ~ I Remember
Lori Bell Quartet ~ Serenity ~ Recorda Me - Remembering Joe Henderson
Joe Henderson ~ Power To The People ~ Power To The People

Episode July 7 2024

This episode has new releases from Sarah Hanahan (debut recording), Chris Potter,  Adam O'Farrill and Steph Richards. Also featured are tracks from Gilbert Castellanos, Wayne Shorter, John Ambercrombie and more.

Playlist
Artist ~ Track ~ Album
Gilbert Castellanos ~ Big P ~ Espérame En El Cielo
Sarah Hanahan ~ Stardust ~ Among Giants
Chris Potter ~ Cloud Message ~ Eagle's Point
John Abercrombie Quartet ~ Arcade ~ Arcade
Adam O'Farrill ~ Truth Ray II ~ Truth Ray II - Single
Steph Richards ~ Moutons ~ Power Vibe
Weather Report ~ Elegant People ~ Black Market
Wayne Shorter ~ Moto Grosso Feio ~ Moto Grosso Feio

Hartford Jazz

This episode features some of the fine jazz music coming out of Hartford Connecticut. It begins with new releases from Sarah Hanahan, Jonathan Barber and Andrew Renfroe. Later in the podcast we play a beautiful ballad from Jimmy Greene, also an alumni of U of H, and mentored by Jackie McLean. 

Playlist
Artist ~ Track ~ Album
Sarah Hanahan ~ Welcome ~ Among Giants
Jonathan Barber ~ Radar (feat. Vision Ahead) ~ Single
Luke Sellick & Andrew Renfroe ~ Ain't No Mountain High Enough ~ Aberdeen Blues
Kenny Burrell ~ Isabella ~ Soulero
Miles Davis ~ Joshua ~ Seven Steps To Heaven
Kenny Garrett ~ Chucho's Mambo ~ Pushing the World Away
Jimmy Greene ~ Love In Action ~ Mission Statement
Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band ~ Kings Highway ~ Kings Highway

Episode June 23 2024

This episode begins with two talented flautists from the Southern California, Holly Hofmann and Lori Bell. Also featured here are some great West Coasts pianists, Bill Cunliffe and John Hicks. Alto sax player Sarah Hanahan has released her debut album Among Giants, with a featured track here.

Playlist 
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Holly Hofmann ~ Soul-Leo ~ Low Life
Lori Bell Quartet ~ Shade of Jade ~ Recorda Me - Remembering Joe Henderson
John Patitucci, Vinnie Colaiuta & Bill Cunliffe ~ Ana Maria ~ Trio
Sarah Hanahan ~ On the Trail ~ Among Giants
John Hicks Quartet ~ Naima's Love Song ~ Naima's Love Song
John Hicks Trio ~ Airegin ~ I'll Give You Something to Remember Me by...
Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band ~ Season Of Changes ~ Season Of Changes