In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond

Newport Jazz Fest 2016 Preview

This year's Newport Jazz Festival promises to be a great one. We play many of the artists that will be appearing during the 3 day festival (July 29 - 31). You'll hear from some of the 50+ artists that will be performing in this historic jazz festival. I'll be there to report live via social networking (facebook, twitter, instagram), and a review on WWUH in coming weeks. But it is best to experience the festival live. You can get more information and purchase tickets at www.newportjazzfest.org .

 

 

Playlist

Artist ~ Track ~ Album

Etienne Charles ~ Gold Rush 2.0 ~ San Jose Suite

Steve Coleman & Five Elements ~ 64 Paths Bindings ~ On The Rising of the 64 Paths

Donnie McCaslin ~ Alpha and Omega ~ Casting for Gravity

Edmar Casteneda World Ensemble ~ Cuarto De Colores ~ Live at the Jazz Standard

John Scofield ~ Enjoy the Future ~ Past Present

Joey Alexander ~ Tour De Force ~ My Favorite Things

Chick Corea ~ Windows ~ Now He Sings Now He Sobs

Gregory Porter ~ Don't Be a Fool ~ Take Me To The Alley

Ben Williams ~ Half Steppin' ~ Coming of Age

Jose James ~ Lover Man ~ Yesterday I Had the Blues

Chris Potter ~ Morning Bell ~ Underground

 

PBMNJ

This podcast kicks off with music from Kris Allen, Earl MacDonald and Jimmy McGriff. We then highlight the Paul Brown Monday Night Jazz Series in Hartford with the first 4 of 6 concerts presented by the Hartford Jazz Society. The podcast concludes with music from newcomers David Gibson, Victor Gould and Sheryl Bailey.

  

Featured Album

Clockwork by Victor Gould

 

Playlist

Artist ~ Track ~ Album

Kris Allen ~ Bird Bailey ~ Beloved

Earl MacDonald ~ Blackbird ~ Mirror of the Mind

Earl MacDonald ~ Bottom Feeders ~ Mirror of the Mind

The Jimmy McGriff and Hank Crawford Quartet ~ All Blues ~ Blues Groove

Yosvany Terry ~ Son Contemporaneo ~ Today's Opinion

The Afri-Garifuna Jazz Ensemble ~ Summertime ~ Taquiera (Homeland)

E.J. Strickland Quintet ~ Bomba for Leel and Max ~ The Undying Spirit

Tom Harrell ~ Coastline ~ Trip

David Gibson ~ Inner Agent ~ Gravy

Victor Gould ~ Nefertiti ~ Clockwork

Victor Gould ~ Three Souls ~ Clockwork

Sheryl Bailey ~ All Talk ~ A Meeting of Minds

Searching for Peace

After a week dominated by racial injustice, protest and violence this broadcast takes on a contemplative tone. Tyner's Search for Peace seemed an appropriate way to lead off the show. A Jimmy Greene set is also featured here to review his recent performance at Wesleyan U this week. Other artists represented are Shirley Horn, Cecile Salvant, Buster Williams, Alan Ferber and Hiromi.

 

Featured Album

Jimmy Greene - Beautiful Life

   

Playlist

Artist ~ Track ~ Album

McCoy Tyner ~ Search for Peace ~ 13th House

Shirley Horn ~ Summertime ~ I Remember Miles

Cecile McLorin Salvant ~ I Didn't Know What Time it Was ~ WomanChild

Buster Williams ~ I Didn't Know What Time it Was ~ Something More

Jimmy Greene ~ Song for Isaiah ~ Overcommers Suite

Jimmy Greene ~ Last Summer ~ Beautiful Life

Jimmy Greene ~ Love In Action ~ Mission Statement

Hank Mobley ~ Up Over and Out ~ Reach Out!

Alan Ferber ~ Wayfarer ~ Roots & Transitions

Hiromi ~ In A Trance ~ Spark

 

Stanley C

A couple of new albums start this podcast. David Gibson; trombonist, composer, arranger and Ray McMorrin (sax) with roots in Hartford now residing in Japan. That is followed by a Stanley Clarke set for his 65th birthday. Metheny, DeJohnette and drummer E.J Strickland wind up this week's podcast.

 

Featured Album

David Gibson's Inner Agent on iTunes

 

Playlist

Artist ~ Song ~ Album

David Gibson ~ Axe Grinder ~ Inner Agent

David Gibson ~ The Scythe ~ Inner Agent

Raymond McMorrin ~ Bald Head ~ RayMac

Stanley Clarke ~ Sea Journey ~ Children of Forever

Stan Getz ~ Five Hundred Miles High ~ Captain Marvel

Chick Corea and Return To Forever ~ Vulcan Worlds ~ Wher Have I Known You Before

Pat Metheny ~ Medley ~ The Unity Sessions

Jack DeJohnette, Ravi Coltrane, Mattew Garrison ~ Alabama ~ In Movement

E.J. Strickland Quintet ~ Hindsight ~ The Undying Spirit

New York Review

This playlist is mostly a review of NYC jazz artists that I heard live on a recent trip to the big apple. We saw six bands, and they are represented here. Monday nights have NYC regulars Mingus Big Band at the Jazz Standard, and Mike Stern at 55Bar. Stanley Cowell was at the venerable Village Vanguard. David Binney and Sheryl Bailey made it three stops at 55Bar which features up and coming jazz players. The last stop was uptown at Smoke Jazz & Supper Club where pianist Victor Gould was celebrating the release of his new CD with his sextet. This CD also features new albums by Kenny Garrett and Hiromi.

 

Featured album

Reminiscent by Stanley Cowell

 

Playlist

Artist ~ Album ~ Track 

Michael Dease ~ Confirmation ~ Father Figure

Mingus Big Band ~ Moanin' ~ Mingus Big Band

Mike Stern ~ Street Rhyme ~ These Times

Stanley Cowell ~ Intermezzo ~ Reminiscent

Stanley Cowell ~ Re-Confirmed ~ Reminiscent

David Binney ~ The Golden Zone ~ Anacapa

Sheryl Bailey ~ One for VJ ~ A Meeting of the Minds

Victor Gould ~ Clockwork ~ Clockwork

Victor Gould ~ Sir Carter ~ Clockwork

Kenny Garrett ~ Do Your Dance! ~ Do Your Dance!

Kenny Garrett ~ Chasing the Wind ~ Do Your Dance!

Hiromi ~ Spark ~ Spark

Pat, Jaco, Kenny and more

Like last week, we start with a couple tracks from Pat Metheny's new album followed by Jaco's Word of Mouth. We feature new albums from saxophonist Kris Allen and Mike Melito. Then, close it out with a preview of Kenny Garrett's forthcoming release. Also in this podcast we hear from guitarist Monnette Sudler and Noah Baerman. 

  

Featured Album

Kris Allen, Beloved from Truth Revolution Records

  

Artist ~ Track ~ Album

Pat Metheny ~ This Belongs To You ~ The Unity Sessions

Pat Metheny ~ Roofdogs ~ The Unity Sessions

Jaco Pastorious ~ Crisis ~ Word of Mouth

Jaco Pastorious ~ John and Mary ~ Word of Mouth

Monnette Sudler ~ Time for a Change ~ Time For a Change

Noah Baerman ~ Atam Bomb ~ Bliss

Mike Melito ~ Up Over and Out ~ New York Connections

Mike Melito ~ Bolivia ~ New York Connections

Kris Allen ~ Bird Bailey ~ Beloved

Kris Allen ~ Flores ~ Beloved

Kenny Garrett ~ Backyard Groove ~ Do Your Dance!

Kenny Garrett ~ Bossa ~ Do Your Dance!

New Americana Jazz

Following something new from Pat Metheny, is a set inspired by early American music. Jane Ira Bloom, JD Allen and Noah Preminger have all released music with roots in Native American or Delta Blues. Also in this podcast is new music from Kris Allen, Steve Davis, Cuong Vu and a Beatles cover from John Daversa.

  

Featured Album

  

Artist ~ Track ~ Album

Pat Metheny ~ On Day One ~ The Unity Sessions

Jane Ira Bloom ~ Gateway to Progress ~ Early Americans

JD Allen ~ Lightnin' ~ Americana

Noah Preminger ~ Love In Vain ~ Dark Was The Night Cold Was The Ground

Kris Allen ~ Mandy Have Mercy ~ Beloved

One for All ~ Daylight ~ The Third Decade

One for All ~ Hey Stevie-D ~ The Third Decade

Cuong Vu ~ Acid Kiss ~ Cuong Vu Trio Meets Pat Metheny

John Daversa ~ Lucy In the Sky With Diamonds ~ Kaleidoscope Eyes

Tao of Bartz

We feature a long set of Gary Bartz music, but first hear Greg Abate and Phil Woods and the intensity of McCoy Tyner. Following the Bartz set is something new from Cyrus Chestnut and a surprise Beatles medley.

 

Featured Album

 

Artist ~ Track ~ Album

Greg Abate & Phil Woods with the Tim Ray Trio ~ Yardbird Suite ~ Kindred Spirits: Live at Chan's

McCoy Tyner ~ Sama Layuca ~ Sama Layuca

Gary Bartz ~ Nita ~ Coltrane Rules: The Tao of a Music Warrior

Gary Bartz Candid All Stars ~ Impressions ~ There goes the Neighborhood!

Gary Bartz Quintet ~ Speak Low ~ West 42nd Street

Cyrus Chestnut ~ Mamacita ~ Natural Essence

Cyrus Chestnut ~ Minority ~ Natural Essence

John Daversa ~ Kaleidoscope Eyes Medley ~ Kaleidoscope Eyes