This episode pays tribute to the late Jack DeJohnette who passed away a couple weeks ago.

We begin with a trio led by pianist George Colligan along with Linda Oh (b) and Jack DeJohnette (dr). Mr. DeJohnette passed away last week and was an important figure in modern jazz.

Mostly jazz/rock fusion on this week’s show, featuring some of my favorite bands from the 70’s and beyond.

This show has a number of notable albums including two posthumous releases.

Much of this playlist is from artists that performed at the fundraiser for Young Lions Jazz Conservatory...

The first set of this podcast reviews some of the music represented at the 2nd annual San Diego-Tijuana (SDTJ) International Jazz Festival.

This episode begins as a continuation of last week’s tribute to the late pianist Mike Wofford

We pay homage to pianist Mike Wofford in this episode’s first set. Mike passed away last week at age 87.

This week’s jazz podcast starts with an old standard from 1928, Makin’ Whoopee.

This episode is my Chill Playlist. Starting with Miles & Trane is a fine way to begin.

Returning from the Detroit Jazz Fest, I wanted to highlight some of the remarkable artists who graced the stage...

This playlist is a retrospective of recordings on CTI albums released in the 1970.

We begin with a couple big band tunes arranged by Gerald Wilson followed by guitar greats Benson and Wes.

An eclectic show. We begin with a couple tunes from Brubecks ’Time Out’ with a twist.

Recent episodes have centered around jazz/rock fusion and new releases. This week we go back to Hard-Bop

This episode begins with Michael Brecker in some interesting situations with Paul Simon and James Taylor. We follow that up with new music from another tenor sax player, Jimmy Greene from his newest release. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ AlbumMichael Brecker ~ African Skies ~ Tales from the HudsonPaul Simon ~ Under African Skies ~ GracelandMichael Brecker ~ The Nearness of You ~ Nearness of You: The Ballad BookJimmy Greene ~ Praises ~ As We Are NowJimmy Greene ~ Speak Low ~ As We Are NowSam Rivers ~ Beatrice ~ Fuchsia Swing SongChick Corea ~ Friends ~ FriendsHerbie Hancock ~ Maiden Voyage ~ Maiden Voyage

This show begins by paying tribute to Chuck Mangione who passed away last week.

This is an all flute special, with jazz greats James Moody, Herbie Mann, Roland Kirk, Hubert Laws and many more.

In this episode we get back to a more hard-bop oriented sound, from the 1960’s to new releases with roots in that more straight ahead jazz tradition.

Another Fusion set, but this one a bit different.