April 17th, 2024
Saxophonist James Brandon Lewis started today. Then guitarist Keith Price's Trio Antipodes, saxophonist Charles Lloyd, violinist Aline Homzy, pianist Satoko Fuji'sTokyo Trio, pianist Marius Van Den Brink and leader Emiliano Sampaio. The historical segment was saxophonist Yusef Lateef from a 1972 concert in France.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
James Brandon Lewis // Black Apollo // Transfiguration // Intakt
James Brandon Lewis // Empirical Perception // Transfiguration // Intakt
*Trio Antipodies // 6 Chords, Commentary // Upside Downwards // Self-Realeased
*Trio Antipodies // Urgency, Not Immediacy // Upside Downwards // Self-Released
Charles Lloyd // The Ghost Of Lady Day // The Sky Will Still Be There Tomorrow // Blue Note
Charles Lloyd // The Sky... // The Sky... // Blue Note
Charles Lloyd // Beyond Darkness // The Sky... // Blue Note
*Aline's Etoile Magique // La Belle et L'Abeille // Eclipse // Elastic
*Aline's Etoile Magique // Mesarthim // Eclipse // Elastic
*Aline's Etoile Magique // Starring Space // Eclipse // Elastic
Yusef Lateef (historical segment) // Inside Atlantis // Atlantis Lullaby // Elemental
Yusef Lateef (historical segment) // A Flower // Atlantis Lullaby // Elemental
Yusef Lateef (historical segment) // Yusef's Mood // Atlantis Lul;laby // Elemental
Satoko Fujii Tokyo Trio // Sky Reflection // Jet Black // Libra
Satoko Fujii Tokyo Trio // Jet Black // Jet Black // Libra
Marius Van Den Brink // Camara // New York Knock // Highline Music NYC
Marius Ven Den Brink // Margot // NY Knock // Highline
Emiliano Sampaio // War // We Have A Dream // Self-Released
Emiliano Sampaio // Dry Soil (Tiny portion only) // We Have A Dream // Self-Released
April 10th, 2024
Pianist Vijay Iyer started today. Then pianist Hilario Duran Latin Big Band, guitarist/oud player Gordon Grdina, drummer Dan Weiss, drummer Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop, pianist Satoko Fuji's Trio San, saxophonist Chris Potter and drummer Barry Romberg. The historical segment was a 1971 concert featuring the CTI "All-Stars".
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Vijay Iyer // Overjoyed // Compassion // ECM
Vijay Iyer // Maelstrom // Compassion // ECM
*Hilario Duran // Night In Tunisia // Cry Me A River // Alma
*Hilario Duran // Wild Blues // Cry Me A River // Alma
*Gordon Grdina // Song One // Duo Work // Attaboygirl
*Gordon Grdina // Dissolution // Duo Work // Attaboygirl
*Gordon Grdina // Impala // Duo Work // Attaboygirl
Dan Weiss // Nusrat // Even Odds // Cygnus
Dan Weiss // It Is What It Is // Even Odds // Cygnius
Dan Weiss // The Children Of Uvalde // Even Odds // Cygnus
California Concert // Impressions // Hollywood Palladium // CTI
California Concert // Red Clay // Hollywood Palladium // CTI
*Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop // When I Fall // A Canadian Songbook // TPR
*Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop // If, Then // A Canadian Songbook // TPR
Trio San // Yozakura // Hibiki // Jazzdor
Trio San // Ichigo // Hibiki // Jazzdor
Chris Potter // Aria For Anna // Eagle's Point // Edition
Chris Potter // Other Plans // Eagle's Point // Edition
*Barry Romberg // We Want Miles part 1 // The Way It Is...Is The way It Was // Romhog
*Barry Romberg // We Want Miles part 2 // The Way It Is,,,// Romhog
*Barry Romberg // Keiith's Vamp // The Way It Is...// Romhog
California Concert // So What // Hollywood Palladium // CTI
April 3rd, 2024
Today marked my 1200th hosting of Voyage. The historical segment was the classic Miles Davis' Kind Of Blue - sampled by me on my very first show. Aside from that "indulgence", the playlist started with saxophonist James Brandon Lewis. Then bassist Mike Downes, saxophonist Mark Turner, pianist/leader Satoko Fujii, Winnipegger drummer Curtis Nowosad and the great trio EST.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
James Brandon Lewis // Swerve // Transfiguration // Intakt
James Brandon Lewis // Per 6 // Transfiguration // Intakt
*Mike Downes // Disbelief // The Way In // Self-Released
*Mike Downes // Call Of The Sea // The Way In // Self-Released
*Mike Downes // Crimson // The Way In // Self-Released
Mark Turner // It's Not Alright With Me // Live At The VV // Giant Step Arts
Satoko Fujii Tokyo Trio // Along The Way // Jet Black // Libra
Satoko Fujii Tokyo Trio // Gentle Slope // Jet Black // Libra
Miles Davis (historical segment) // So What // Kind Of Blue // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Freddie Freeloader // Kind Of Blue // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Blue In Green // Kind Of Blue // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // All Blues // Kind Of Blue // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Flamencao Sketches // Kind Of Blue // Columbia
*Curtis Nowosad // Road // If I Had // La.Reserve
*Curtis Nowosad // If I Had A Hammer // If I Had // La.Reserve
EST // The Wraith // Live In Gothenburg // ACT
EST // Providence // Live In Gothenburg // ACT
EST // Good Morning Susie Soho (partial only) // Live In Gothenburg // ACT
March 27th, 2024
Some great brand new albums today, plus two current Juno winners, and a ground-breaking classic historical segment with Ornate Coleman. Saxophonist Christine Jensen started with her Juno winning album. The pianist Robi Botos, the great saxophonist Charles Lloyd, pianist Angelica Sanchez, drummer Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop, drummer Dan Weiss, saxophonist Chris Potter and Juno winner Hilario Duran's Latin Big Band.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Christine Jensen // Day Moon // Day Moon // Justin Time
*Christine Jensen // I.Lined // Day Moon // Justin Time
*Robi Botos // Old Soul // Old Soul // A440 Entertainment
Charles Lloyd // The Water Is Rising // The Sky Will Still Be There Tomorrow // Blue Note
Charles Lloyd // Late Bloom // The Sky Will... // Blue Note
Charles Lloyd // Booker's Garden // The Sky Will... // Blue Note
Angelica Sanchez // Nighttime Creatures // Nighttime Creatures // Pyroclastic
Angelica Sanchez // C.B. The Time Traveler // Nighttime Creatures // Pyroclastic
*Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop // Stuck Inside // A Canadian Songbook // TPR
*Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop // Aureole // A Canadian Songbook // TPR
*Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop // The Inertia Of Complacency // A Canadian Songbook // TPR
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Lonely Woman // The Shape Of Jazz To Come // Atlantic
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Eventually // The Shape... // Atlantic
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Peace // The Shape... // Atlantic
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Focus On Sanity // The Shape... // Atlantic
Ornette Coleman )historical segment) // Congeniality // The Shape... // Atlantic
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Chronology // The Shape... // Atlantic
Dan Weiss // Runner-Runner // Even Odds // Cygnus
Dan Weiss // Vertical Lifestyle // Even Odds // Cygnus
Dan Weiss // Max Roach // Even Odds // Cygnus
Dan Weiss // Horizntal Lifestyle // Even Odds // Cygnus
Dan Weiss // Rising // Even Odds // Cygnus
Dan Weiss // Fathers And Daughters // Even Odds // Cygnus
Chris Potter // Idigo Indiko // Eagle's Point // Edition
Chris Potter // Eagle's Point // Eagle's Point // Edition
*Hilario Duran // I Remember Mingus // Cry Me A River // Alma
March 20th, 2024
Some brand new albums today from saxophonist James Brandon Lewis, pianist Vijay Iyer and the quartet Kaze. Canadian bassist Mike Downes, saxophonist Philippe Cote with pianist Marc Copland, guitarist Mary Halvorson, vibraphonist Chien Chien Lu, Australian pianist Andrea Keller and saxophonist Mark Turner filled the playlist. The historical segment was a very different album by bassist Charlie Haden..
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
James Brandon Lewis // Transfiguration // Transfiguration // Intakt
James Brandon Lewis // Trinity Of Creative Self // Transfiguration // Intakt
*Mike Downes // Monumental // The Way In // Self-Released
*Mike Downes // Banff Nights // The Way In // Self-Released
*Mike Downes // Before The Unknown // The Way In // Self-Released
Vijay Iyer // Compassion // Compassion // ECM
Vijay Iyer // Arch // Compassion // ECM
*Philippe Cote/Marc Copland // The Phase // Bell Tolls Variations // Odd Sound
*Philippe Cote/Marc Copland // Oracle // Bell Tolls Variations // Odd Sound
*Philippe Cote/Marc Copland // Le Baume Au Coeur // Bell Tolls Variations // Odd Sound
*Philippe Cote/Marc Copland // Lethe's Song // Bell Tolls Variations // Odd Sound
Mary Halvorson // Desiderata // Cloudward // Nonesuch
Mary Halvorson .. Incarnadine // Cloudward // Nonesuch
Charlie Haden (historical segment) // Introduction // Haunted Heart // Gitanes
Charlie Haden (historical segment) // Dance Of The Infidels // Haunted Heart // Gitanes
Charlie Haden (historical segment) // The Long Goodbye // Haunted Heart // Gitanes
Charlie Haden (historical segment) // The Bad And The Beautifuyl // Haunted Heart // Gitanes
Charlie Haden (historical segment) // Deep Song // Haunted Heart // Gitanes
Charlie Haden (historical segment) // Haunted Heart // Haunted Heart // Gitanes
Chien Chien Lu // Boulanger's Variation // Built In System (Live From NY) // Giant Step Arts
Chien Chien Lu // Hsiu Chin // Built In System... // Giant Step Arts
Kaze // We Waited // Unwritten // Circum/Libra
Andrea Keller // F.licker #1 // Flicker & Polar Bird // Independent
Andrea Keller // Flicker #3 // Flicker & Polar Bird // Independent
Mark Turner // Unacceptable // Live At The VV // Giant Step Arts
March 13th, 2024
Several brand new albums today, with several not quite so new and a great historical segment with a classic Charles Mingus album from 1959. The WJO started with their newest album celebrating two terrific Canadian jazz composers - Jill Townsend and Christine Jensen. Then a brand new album with saxophonist Chris Potter, Toronto drummer Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop, pianist Billy Childs, Saxophonist Charles Lloyds brand new album., guitar and oud player Emad Armoush in duet form with drummer Kenton Loewen and clarinetist Francois Houle, and guitarist Ron Samworth with an album from 2017 that prompted a search request from a listener. These tracks were for her.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*WJO // Tidal Currents // Tidal Currents: East Meets West // Chronograph
*WJO // Rock Skipping Under The Half Moon // Tidal Currents... // Chronograph
Chris Potter // Dream Of Home // Eagle's Point // Edition
Chris Potter // Cloud Message // Eagle's Point // Edition
*Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop // When I Fall // A Canadian Songbook // TPR
*Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop // If, Then // A Canadian Songbook // TPR
Billy Childs // The Winds Of Change // The Winds Of Change // Mack Avenue
Billy Childs // Crystal Silence // The Winda Of Change // Mack Avenue
Charles Mingus (historical segment) // Better Git It In Your Soul // Mingus Ah Um // Columbia/Legacy
Charles Mingus (historical segment) // Goodbye Pork Pie Hat // Mingus Ah Um // Columbia/Legacy
Charles Mingus (historical segment) // Boogie Stop Shuffle // Mingus Ah Um // Columbia/Legacy
Charles Mingus (historical segment) // Open Letter To Duke //Mingus Ah Um // Columbia/Legacy
Charles Mingus (historical segment) // Bird Calls // Mingus Ah Um // Columbia/Legacy
Charles Mingus (historical segment) // Fables Of Faubus // Mingus Ah Um // Columbia/Legacy
Charles Lloyd // Defiant, Tender Warrior // The Sky Will Be There Tomorrow // Blue Note
Charles Lloyd // The Lonely One // The Sky Will... // Blue Note
Charles Lloyd // Monk's Dance // The Sky Will... // Blue Note
*Emad Armoush's Duos // Talah // Electritradition // Drip Audio
*Emad Armoush's Duos // Eye To Eye // Electritradition // Drip Audio
*Ron Samworth // Rapid Eye Movement // Dogs Do Dream // Drip Audio
*Ron Samworth // Swimming // Dogs Do Dream // Drip Audio
*Ron Samworth // The Underbrush // Dogs Do Dream // Drip Audio
*Ron Samworth // Reflection // Dogs Do Dream // Drip Audio
*Ron Samworth // Lying On My Back // Dogs Do Dream // Drip Audio
March 6th, 2024
A few albums from a few years ago featured today, starting with TuneTown, a trio from the GTA. Than alto player Jon gordon, guitarist Mary Halvorson, saxophonist Tony Malaby, duet album with saxophonist Philippe Cote and pianist Marc Copland, pianist Robi Botos, pianist Angelica Sanchez and the band called Pneuma.. The historical segment was Bill Evans from Denmark in the 60's
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*TuneTown // Hello, Today // Entering Utopia // TPR
*TuneTown // Entering Utopia // Entering Utopia // TPR
*TuneTown // Layla Tov // Entering Utopia // TPR
*Jon Gordon // Pointillism // Stranger Than Fiction // ArtistShare
*Jon Gordon // Counterpoint // Stranger Than Fiction // ArtistShare`
*Jon Gordon // Bella // Stranger Than Fiction // ArtistShare
Mary Halvorson // Collapsing Mouth // Cloudward // Nonesuch
Mary Halvorson // Unscrolling // Cloudward // Nonesuch
Tony Malaby // The Cave Of Winds // The Cave Of Winds // Pyroclastic
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Time Remembered (1) // Treasures: Solo, Trio and Orchestral Recordings From Denmark (1965-1969) // Elemental
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Who Can I Turn To? // Treasures... // Elemental
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Time Remembered (2) // Treasures... // Elemental
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Re: Person I Knew // Treasures... // Elemental
Bill Evans (historical segment) // 'Round Midnight // Treasures... // Elemental
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Stella By Starlight // Treasures... // Elemental
*Philippe Cote/Marc Copland // Alchemy I // Bell Tolls Variations // Odd Sound
*Philippe Cote/Marc Copland // Alchemy II // Bell Tolls Variations // Odd sound
*Philippe Cote/Marc Copland // Hallowed Skies // Bell Tolls Variations // Odd Sound
*Philippe Cote/Marc Copland // Elysian // Bell Tolls Variations // Odd Sound
*Philippe Cote/Marc Copland // The Bond // Bell Tolls Variations // Odd Sound
*Robi Botos // Diamond // Old Soul // A440
*Robi Botos // Budapest // Old Soul // A440
Angelica Sanchez // Tristeza // Nighttime Creatures // Pyroclastic
Angelica Sanchez // Run // Nighttime Creatures // Pyroclastic
*Pneuma // Alone // Who Has Seen The Wind // Songlines
*Pneuma // Neither I Nor You // Who Has Seen The Wind // Songlines
*Pneuma // Trembling/Light // Who Has Seen The Wind // Songlines
February 28th, 2024
Two drummer led groups led off today. First Will Regnier and then Chef Smith, followed by guitarist Julian Lage, drummer Ernesto Cervini, pianist Satoko Fijii's Tokyo Trio, bassist Mike Downes, vibraphonist Chien Chien Lu, Nina Simone, John Coltrane and Charles Mingus in a final nod to Black History Month. The historical segment was classic Manny Albam's, large ensembles from 1957.
Artist (*Canadian) Title Track Album Label
*Will Regnier // Exil // Traces // Self-Released
*Will Regnier // Lights Out // Traces // Self-Released
*Will Regnier // Entre Les Lignes // Traces // Self-Released
Ches Smith // Shaken, Stirred Silence // Laugh Ash // Pyroclastic
Ches Smith // Winter Sprung // Laugh Ash // Pyroclastic
Julian Lage // Hymnal // Speak To Me // Blue Note
Julian Lage // Northern Shuffle // Speak To Me // Blue Note
Julian Lage // Omission // Speak to Me // Blue Note
*Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop // Clumsy // A Canadian Songbook // TPR
Satoko Fujii's Tokyo Trio // Take A Step // Jet Black // Libra
Manny Albam (historical segment) // My Sweetie Went Away // Complete Jazz Greats Of Our Time // Lone Hill
Manny Albam (historical segment) // Poor Dr. Millmoss // Complete Jazz... // Lone Hill
Manny Albam (historical segment) // Blues From Neither Coast // Complete Jazz... // Lone Hill
Manny Albam (historical segment) // Thunder Burt // Complete Jazz... // Lone Hill
Manny Albam (historical segment) // Interwoven // Complete Jazz... // Lone Hill
*Mike Downes // Gratitude // The Way In // Self-Released
*Mike Downes // The Way In // The Way In // Self-Released
Chien Chien Lu // Just Listen // Built In System (Live From New York) // Giant Step Arts
Chien Chien Lu // Full Moonlight // Built In System... // Giant Step Arts
Nina Simone // Mississippi Goddam // Gold // Universal
John Coltrane // Alabama // The Very Best Of... // Impulse
Charles Mingus // Fables Of Faubus // ...At Carnegie Hall // Atlantic
February 14 & 21, 2024
These two weeks were the annual CKUW Fundrive programs, where hosts devote the shows to asking for donations to keep the station going. (It's still ok to donate - donate.ckuw..ca). Selections were all over the map - new and "old" with host comments between about the worth and value of community radio. Things will return to "normal" next week.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album
Miles Davis // My Funny Valentine // 1964 concert - Fundrive 1
Manny Albam // Minor Matters // Jazz Greats... - Fundrive 1
Satoko Fujii // Sky Reflections // Jet Black - Fundrive 1
Dave Brubeck // Autumn In Washington Square // Jazz Impressions of NY - Fundrive 1
Darlene Edwards // Autumn In NY // Greatest Hits... - Fundrive 1
*Ernesto Cervini // Skeletons // A Canadian Songbook - Fundrive 1
Woody Herman // La Fiesta // Giant Steps - Fundrive 1
Billy Childs // Crystal Silence // The Winds Of Change - Fundrive 1
James Brandon Lewis // Deep River // For Mahalia, With Love - Fundrive
Miles Davis // Someday My Prince Will Come // Someday... - Fundrive 1
John Coltrane // Giant Steps // Giant Steps - Fundrive 1
Mahavishnu // Dream // The Essential... - Fundrive 2
Stan Getz // Her // Focus - Fundrive 2
*Keith Price // Winter Fog Morning // LacLu - Fundrive 2
Jane Bunnett & Don Pullen // Doublew Arc Jake // NY Duets - Fundrive 2
Andrea Keller // Compassionarely Yours // Flicker & Polar Bird - Fundrive 2
Gerry Mulligan // Song For An Unfinished woman // Walk On The Water - Fundrive 2
Gerry Mulligan // Song For Strayhorn // Walk On The Water - Fundrive 2
*Ernesto Cervini // Clumsy // A Canadian Songbook - Fundrive 2
Duke Ellington // Take The A Train // Ellington Uptown - Fundrive 2
Darlene Edwards // Take The A Train // Greatest Hits... - Fundrive 2
Weather Report // Birdland // Heavy Weather - Fundrive 2
*Francois Houle // Requiem For KP // In Memoriam - Fundrive 2
Stan Kenton // La Suerte De Los Tontos // Cuban Fire - Fundrive 2
*Gentiane MG // Mesanges // Walls Made Of Glass - Fundrive 2
John Coltrane // Naima // Giant Steps - Fundrive 2
February 7th, 2024
A single from a new album by drummer Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop kicked things off today. Then drummer Ches Smith, Satoko Fujii's Trio San, saxophonist Philippe Cote with pianist Francois Bourassa, bass trombonist Jennifer Wharton, Norwegian saxophonist Marius Neset with the London Sinfonietta at Albert Hall, Vancouver band Sick Boss, and a wee bit of guitarist/composer Richard Nelson. The historical segment was the 1970 sessions at Washington's Cellar Door with electric Miles Davis.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop // Skeletons // A Canadian Songbook // TPR
Ches Smith // Minimalism // Laugh Ash // Pyroclastic
Ches Smith // Remote Convivial // Laugh Ash // Pyroclastic
Ches Smith // Sweatered Web (Hey Mom) // Laugh Ash // Pyroclastic
Trio San // Soba // Hibiki // Jazzdor
Trio San // What You See // Hibiki // Jazzdor
*Philippe Cote & Francois Bourassa // Hushed Song // Confluence // ODD SOUND
*Philippe Cote & Francois Bourassa // Tour 2 // Confluence // ODD SOUND
*Philippe Cote & Francois Bourassa // 1190 Chemin de la Montagne // Confluence // ODD SOUND
Jennifer Wharton // La Brujo // Grit And Grace // Sunnyside
Jennifer Wharton // Coop's Condiments // Grit And Grace // Sunnyside
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Honky Tonk //The Cellar Door Sessions 1970 // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Inamorata // The Cellar Door Sessions 1970 // Columbia
Marius Neset // Part 3 - Out Of Sight // Geyser // ACT
Marius Neset // Part 4 - Under The Surface // Geyser // ACT
*Sick Boss // Useless Genius 1 // Businessless // Drip Audio
*Sick Boss // Useless Genius 2 // Businessless // Drip Audio
*Sick Boss // Useless Genius 3 // Businessless // Drip audio
Richard Nelson // Cohere (small partial only) // Dissolve // Adhyaropa Records
January 31st, 2024
A new single by Winnipegger guitarist Keith Price (now teaching in NZ) from a soon to be released album. Very appropriate title for recent Winnipeg weather. Then a new album by the WJO, pianist Angelica Sanchez, saxophonist Rich Halley, Australian pianist/composer/leader Andrea Keller, Vancouver violinist Josh Zubot, violinist Aline Homzy, and band leader composer Darcy James Argue. The historical segment was a 1987 album by Branford Marsalis with a version of The Peacocks that is one of my all time favourite jazz tracks.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Keith Price // Winter/Fog/Morning // LacLu // Rattle
*WJO // Inside The Wave // Tidal ?currents: East Meets West // Chronograph
*WJO // Crossing Lachine // Tidal Currents... // Chronograph
Angelica Sanchez // Big Wierdo // Nighttime Creatures // Pyroclastic
Angelica Sanchez // Wrong Door For Rocket Fuel // Nighttime Creatures // Pyroclastic
Rich Halley // Inferred // Fire Within // Pine Eagle
Rich Halley // Through Still Air // Fire Within // Pine Eagle
Andrea Keller // Flicker #3 // Flicker & Polar Bird // Independent
Andrea Keller // Flicker #4 // Flicker & Polar Bird // Independent
*Josh Zubot // Sitting Down And Chasing // Josh Zubot Strings // Drip Audio
*Josh Zubot // Leaf And Water // Josh Zubot Strings // Drip audio
Branford Marsalis (historical segment) // Just One Of Those Things // Renaissance // Columbia
Branford Marsalis (historical segment) // Lament // Renaissance // Columbia
Branford Marsalis (historical segmwnt) // The Wrath (Structured Burnout // Renaissance // Columbia
Branford Marsalis (historical segment) // The Peacocks // Renaissance // Columbia
*Aline's ètoile magique // Rose du Ciel // Eclipse // Elastic
*Aline's etoile magique // Aliens Are Pieces Of Wind // Eclipse // Elastic
*Aline's etoile magique // Circa Herself // Eclipse // Elastic
*Darcy James Argue's Secret Society // Dymaxion // Dynamic Maximum Tension // Nonesuch
*Darcy James Argue... // All In // Dynamic... // Nonesuch
January 24th, 2024
Great new album from guitarist Mary Halvorson started today. Then pianist Ethan Iverson, saxophonist Sam Newsome with pianist Jean-Michel Pilc, the band called George, another band called Bellbird, saxophonist Mark turner, vibraphonist Chien Chien Lu and the duet of Saxophonist Dave Liebman and Drummer Jeff Williams. The historical segment was the 40th anniversary concert with clarinetist/leader Woody Herman.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Mary Halvorson // The Gate // Cloudward // Nonesuch
Mary Halvorson // The Tower // Cloudward // Nonesuch
Ethan Iverson // Conundrum // Technically Acceptable // Blue Note
Ethan Iverson // Victory Is Assured // Technically Acceptable // Blue Note
Ethan Iverson // Technically Acceptable // Technically Acceptable // Blue Note
Ethan Iverson // Who Are You, Really // Technically Acceptable // Blue Note
Sam Newsome & Jean-Michel Pilc // Take The A Train // Cosmic Unconsciousness Unplugged // somenewmusic
Sam Newsome & Jean-Michel Pilc // Dancing Like No One's Watching (But Everyone Is) // Cosmic... // somenewmusic
Sam Newsome & Jean-Michel Pilc // Serenading Seismic Waves // Cosmic... // somenewmusic
Sam Newsome & Jean-Michel Pilc // Lost In Translation // Cosmic... // somenewmusic
*George // Floyd // Letters To George // Self-Produced
*George // Grey Funnel Line // Letters To George // Self-Produced
*George // Iceman // Letters To George // Self-Produced
Woody Herman (histlorical segment // Introduction // Woody Herman Memorial The 40th Anniversary Carnegie Hall Concert // bluebird
Woody Herman (historical segment) // Woody's Theme // WH Memorial... // Bluebird
Woody Herman (historical segment) // Apple Honey // WH Memorial... // Bluebird
Woody Herman (historical segment) // Sweet And Lovely // WH Memorial... // Bluebird
Woody Herman (historical segment) // Four Brothers // WH Memorial... // Bluebird
Woody Herman (historical segment) // Brotherhood Of Man // WH Memorial... // Bluebird
Woody Herman (historical segment) // Early Autumn // WH Memorial... // Bluebird
Woody Herman (historical segment) // Finale: Caldonia // WH Memorial... // Bluebird
*Bellbird // Blurred Season // Root In Tandem // Self-Released
*Bellbird // Bluff // Root In Tandem // Self-Released
Mark Turner // 1946 // Live At The VV // Giant Step Arts //
Chien Chien Lu // Special Things // Built In System (Live in NYC) // Giant Step Arts
Chien Chien Lu // Percussion Song // Built In System... // Giant Step Arts
Dave Liebman/Jeff Williams // Side A // In Duo // Whirlwind
January 17th, 2024
Pianist Marius Van Den Brink kicked things off today. Then the great Canadian quartet Peripheral Vision, bass trombonist Jennifer Wharton, the duo of saxophonist Philippe Cote and pianist Francois Bourassa, Norwegian saxophonist/composer Marius Neset, saxophonist Jon Irabagon, Australian pianist /composer Andrea Keller, and the Vancouver band Sick Boss.. The historical segment was a prized possession of mine, the 1952 recording on the first release on Pacific Jazz - a 10" LP of the Gerry Mulligan Quartet with a young trumpeter Chesney (Chet) Baker.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Marius Van Den Brink // New York Knock // New York Knock // Highline Music NYC
Marius Van Den Brink // Dom's Groove // New York Knock // Highline Music NYC
*Peripheral Vision // Full Disclosure Comedy Vehicle // We've Got Nothing // Step 3
*Peripheral Vision // Cone Of Silence // We've Got Nothing // Step 3
*Peripheral Vision // Goodbye Heintzman // We've Got Nothing // Step 3
Jennifer Wharton // Menina Sozinha // Grit And Grace // Sunnyside
Jennifer Wharton // Virtual Reality // Grit And Grace // Sunnyside
*Philippe Cote & Francois Bourassa // Chire // Confluence // ODD SOUND
*Philippe Cote & Francois Bourassa // Truc // Confluence // ODD SOUND
*Philippe Cote & Francois Bourassa // On Duty // Confluence // ODD SOUND
Marius Neset // Part 1 - Waterfall // Geyser // ACT
Marius Neset // Part 2 - On Fire // Geyser // ACT
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Bernie's Tune // Pacific Jazz // PJLP1
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Walkin' Shoes // Pacific Jazz // PJLP1
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Nights At The Turntable // Pacific Jazz // PJLP1
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Lullaby Of The Leaves // Pacific Jazz // PJLP1
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Frenesi // Pacific Jazz // PJLP1
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Freeway // Pacific Jazz // PJLP1
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Soft Shoe // Pacific Jazz // PJLP1
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Aren't You Glad You're You // Pacific Jazz // PJLP1
Jon Irabagon // Mammoth // Rising Sun // Irabbagast
Jon Irabagon // Bebop // Rising Sun // Irabbagast
Andrea Keller // Compassionately Yours // Flicker & Polar Bird // Independent
Andrea Keller // Cry Heart But Never Break // Flicker & Polar Bird // Independent
Andrea Keller // Pennies From Eve // Flicker & Polar Bird // Independent
*Sick Boss // Doctor Dawn // Businessless // Drip Audio
*Sick Boss // Cj Blues // Businessless // Drip Audio
January 10th, 2024
Saxophonist Rich Halley started today. Then pianist Satoko Fujii's new Trio San, leader/composer/educator Darcy James Argue's Secret Society, drummer Ernesto Cervini, pianist Angelica Sanchez and trombonist William Carn. The historical segment was a new never before released album from 1964 with Bill Evans.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Rich Halley // Following The Stream // Fire Within // Pine Eagle
Trio San // Yozakura // Hibiki // Jazzdor
Trio San // Ichigo // Hibiki // Jazzdor
*Darcy James Argue // Tensile Curves // Dynamic Maximun Tension // Nonesuch
*Ernesto Cervini // Softly, As In. // Tetrahedron // Anzic
*Ernesto Cervini // Forward Motion // Tetrahedron // Anzic
*Ernesto Cervini // Angelicus // Tetrahedron // Anzic
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Waltz For Debbie // Tales: Live in Copenhagen 1964 // Elemental /Music
Bill Evans (historical segment) // My Foolish Heart // Tales... // Elemental
Bill Evans (historical segment) // How My Heart Sings // Tales... // Elemental
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Sweet And Lovely // Tales... // Elemental
Bill Evans (historical segment) // I Don't Know What Time It Was // Tales... // Elemental
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Five (Theme) // Tales... // Elemental
Bill Evans (historical segment) // 'Round Midnight // Tales... // Elemental
Angelica Sanchez // Land Here // Nighttime Creatures // Pyroclastic
Angelica Sanchez // Lady Of The Lavender Mist // Nighttime Creatures // Pyroclastic
*William Carn // Get Up // Choices // Self-Produced
*William Carn // Goodbye Old Friend // Choices // Self-Produced
*William Carn // The Gift // Choices // Self-Produced
January 3rd, 2024
Happy New Year! Today was a Canadian feast, if you will. The Toronto quartet Peripheral Vision started. Then Vancouver violinist Josh Zubot, Montreal trio Jean-Michel Pilc, Francois Mouton and drummer Ari Hoenig, duo of saxophonist Philippe Cote and pianist Francois Bourassa, violinist Aline Homzy and her band Aline's Etoile Magique,pianist Gentiane MG, the band called George and the west coast group Sick Boss. The historical segment was a Winnipeg album from 1997 with a terrific quintet led by vibraphonist Stefan Bauer.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Peripheral Vision // Close The Paper And Play // We've Got Nothing // Step 3
*Peripheral Vision // Standing On Two Feet // We've Got Nothing // Step 3
*Josh Zubot // It 5 Plank // Josh Zubot Strings // Drip Audio
*Josh Zubot // Rapid From Gone Thy Whisp // Josh Zubot Strings // Drip Audio
*Josh Zubot // Beach And Car // Josh Zubot Strings // Drip Audio
*Pilc Moutin Hoenig // Bemsha Swing // YOU Are The Song // Justin Time
*Pilc Moutin Hoenig // You Are The Song // YOU Are The Song // Justin Time
*Pilc Moutin Hoenig // Searing Congress // YOU Are The Song // Justin Time
*Philippe Cote & Francois Bourassa // Confluence: The Forks // Confluence // ODD SOUND
*Philippe Cote & Francois Bourassa // Confluence: When Blue Meets White // Confluence // ODD SOUND
*Philippe Cote & Francois Bourassa // Confluence: Ganges-Purification // Confluence // ODD SOUND
*Philippe Cote & Francois Bourassa // Confluence: Rideau Falls // Confluence // ODD SOUND
*Philippe Cote & Francois Bourassa // Confluence: Archipel d'Hochelaga // Confluence // ODD SOUND
*Stefan Bauer (historical segment) // Flaneur // Coast To Coast // IGMOD
*Stefan Bauer (historical segment) // Circus Balouni // Coast To Coast // IGMOD
*Stefan Bauer (historical segment) // Coast To Coast // Coast To Coast // IGMOD
*Stefan Bauer (historical segment) // Im Loh // Coast To Coast // IGMOD
*Stefan Bauer (historical segment) // I Hear A Rhapsody // Coast To Coast // IGMOD
*Stefan Bauer (historical segment) // Piece Of Cake // Coast To Coast // IGMOD
*Aline's Etoile Magique // Segment // Eclipse // Elastic
*Aline's Etoile Magique // Caraway // Eclipse // Elastic
*Aline's Etoile Magique // Cosmos // Eclipse // elastic
*Gentiane MG // Prologue // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR
*Gentiane MG // Flowers Laugh... // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR
*Gentiane MG // Walls Made Of Glass // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR
*Gentiane MG // The Moon, The sun, The Truth // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR
*George // Washington Carver // Letters To George // Self-Produced
*George // Saunders // Letters To George // Self-Produced
*Sick Boss // Useless Genius 1 // Businessless // Drip Audio
*Sick Boss // Useless Genius 2 // Businessless // Drip Audio
December 27th, 2023
Today the playlist (other than the historical segment) was made up of selections from part of my top 10 albums of the year. From saxophonist James Brandon Lewis to leader Darcy James Argue, trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith, Australian pianist Andrea Keller, saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock and pianist Gentiane MG, some of the terrific jazz released this year. The historical segment was a blend of the Esbjorn Sveinson Trio from 2002 and a symphonic album of EST music from 2016.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
James Brandon Lewis // Swing Low // For Mahalia, With Love // Tao Forms
*Darcy James Argue // Winged Beasts // Dynamic Maximum Tension // Nonesuch
Wadada Leo Smith // Tony Williams // Fire Illuminations // Kabell
*Francois Houle // Requiem For KP // In Memoriam // Clean Feed
Andrea Keller // Flicker #3 // Flicker & Polar Bird // Self-Produced
Andrea Keller // Flicker #4 // Flicker & Polar Bird // Self-Produced
Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra // E.S.T Prelude // E.S.T. Symphony // ACT
EST (historical segment) // Somewhere Else Before // Live In Gothenburg // ACT
EST (historical segment) // From Gagarin's Point Of View // Live In Gothenburg // ACT
Royal Stockholm... // From Gagarin's Point Of View // E.S.T. Symphony // ACT
EST (historical segment) // Dodge The Dodo // Live In Gothenburg // ACT
Royal Stockholm... // Dodge The Dodo // E.S.T. Symphony // ACT
Ingrid Laubrock // Anticipation // The Last Quiet Place // Pyroclastic
Ingrid Laubrock // Grammy Season // The Last Quiet Place // Pyroclastic
*Gentiane MG // Mesanges // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR
EST // The Chapel // Live In Gothenburg // ACT
December 20th, 2023
My annual Christmas show today with a mix of "regular" and Seasonal jazz. Ellington started, and then the WJO before saxophonist James Brandon Lewis, pianist Gentiane MG, the World Saxophone Quartet, drummer Ernesto Cervini, saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock, French soprano player Emile Parisien, a band called Guitar Madness, pianist Kris Davis, pianist Bugge Wesseltoft and saxophonist Andrew Rathbun. My traditional inclusion (25th time) included the poignant Deck Us All With Boston Charlie with Lambert Hendricks and Ross. Best of the Season to everyone.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Duke Ellington // Jingle Bells // Jingle Bell Swing // Col./Legacy
*WJO // Take 5 Mary (You Deserve It) // Suite Messiah // WJO Music
James Brandon Lewis // Precious Lord // For Mahalia, With Love // Tao Forms
*Gentiane MG // Little Tree // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR
*Gentiane MG // Burning Candle // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR
WSQ // Silent Night // Justin Time For Christmas Three // Justin Time
Ingrid Laubrock // Chant II // The Last Quiet Place // Pyroclastic
*Ernesto Cervini // Christmas Time Is Hdere // Turboprop Single // Anzic
*Ernesto Cervini // Little Drummer Boy // Turboprop Single // Anzic
Emile Parisien // Memento Pt. I // Louise // ACT
Emile Parisien // Prayer 4 Peace // Louise // ACT
Guitar Madness // Happy Xmas IWar Is Over) // Welcome Everything // Self-Released
Guitar Madness // River // Welcome Everything // Self-Released
Kris Davis // Alice In The Jungle // Live At The VV // Pyroclastic
Kris Davis // The Dancer // Live At The VV // Pyroclastic
LH&R // Deck Us All With Boston Charlie // Jungle Bell Swing // Col./Legacy
*Ernesto Cervini // Here Comes Santa Claus // Turboprop Single // Anzic
Bugge Wesseltoft // Es Ist Ein Ros Esprungen // It's Snowing On My Piano // ACT
Bugge Wesseltoft // Stille Nacht // It's Snowing... // ACT
Bugge Wesseltoft // Into Eternal Silence // It's snowing... // ACT
*WJO // Two Scandinavian Folk Songs // Suite Messiah // WJO Music
*WJO // Huron Carol // Suite Messiah // WJO Music
*Andrew Rathbun // Still A Thing // The Speed Of Time // SteepleChase
Corea/Hancock?? // Deck The Halls // Jingle Bell Swing // Col./Legacy
December 13th, 2023
A fine new album by the Canadian band Peripheral Vision started today. The Dutch saxophonist Tineke Postma, Vancouver clarinetist Francois Houle, trumpeter Ron Horton, trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith, Satoko Fuji's new trio Trio San, and Australian pianist/composer Andrea Keller from her album of poetry in jazz. The historical segment was pianist Andrew Hill from early in his career in 1963
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Peripheral Vision // I've Got Nothing // We've Got Nothing // Step 3
*Peripheral vision // The Mask Has Become The Face // We've Got Nothing // Step 3
Tineke Postma // Idyll For Ellemis // Aria // Edition
Tineke Postma // Hymn For Hestia // Aria // Edition
Tineke Postma // Mysterious Duty // Aria // Edition
*Francois Houle // Song // In Memoriam // Clean Feed
*Francois Houle // Deep River // In Memoriam // Clean Feed
*Francois Houle // Chorale // In Memoriam // Clean Feed
Ron Horton // Tough Love // A Prayer For Andrew // Newvwlle
Ron Horton // Bellezza // A Prayer For Andrew // Newvelle
Andrew Hill (historical segment) // Pumpkin // Black Fire // Blue Note
Andrew Hill (historical segment) // Subterfuge // Black Fire // Blue Note
Andrew Hill (historical segment) // Black Fire // Black Fire // Blue Note
Andrew Hill (historical segment) // Cantarnos // Black Fire // Blue Note
Andrew Hill (historical segment) // Tired Trade // Black Fire // Blue Note
Wadada Leo Smith // Ntozake // Fire Illuminations // Kabell
Trio San // Soba // Hibiki // Jazzdor
Trio San // What You See // Hibiki // Jazzdor
Andrea Keller // Listen // Still Night: Poetry In Jazz // Jazz Head
Andrea Keller // FINIS // Still Night: Poetry In Jazz // Jazz Head
Andrew Hill // Land Of Nod // Black Fire // Blue Note
December 6th, 2023
Darcy James Argue's Secret Society's big band started today. Then pianist Angelica Sanchez, saxophonist Joshua Redman, Australian pianist Andrea Keller, the Quebec band Bellbird, saxophonist Kevin Sun and pianist Francois Bourassa. The historical segment was the classic jazz fusion album from 1973 with pianist Herbie Hancock.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title album Label
*Darcy James Argue // Ferromagnetic // Dynamic Maximum Tension // Nonesuch
*Darcy James Argue // Single Cell Jitterbug // Dynamic... // Nonesuch
Angelica Sanchez // Cloud House // Nighttime Creatures // Pyroclastic
Angelica Sanchez // Astral Light Of Alarid // Nighttime Creatures // Pyroclastic
Joshua Redman // After Minneapolis... // Where Are We // Blue Note
Joshua Redmen // Streets Of Philadelphia // Where Are We // Blue Note
Joshua Redman // Chicago Blues // Where Are We // Blue Note
Andrea Keller // Flicker #1 // Flicker & Polar Bird // Independent
Andrea Keller // Flicker #2 // F.licker & Polar Bird // Independent
Herbie Hancock (historical segment) // Chamelion // Head Hunters // Columbia
Herbie Hancock (historical segment) // Watermelon Man // Head Hunters // Columbia
Herbie Hancock (historical segment) // Sly // Head Hunters // Columbia
*Bellbird // Well // Root In Tandem // Self-Released
*Bellbird // Ten Dog // Root In Tandem // Self-Released
Kevin Sun // Frozen In Profile // From All The Stillness // Endectomoprph
Kevin Sun // Interior Choruses // From All... // Endectomorph
Kevin Sun // From The Unseen Center (1) // From All... // Endectomorph
Kevin Sun // Elliptical Blue // From All... // Endectomorph
*Francois Bourassa // Prologue // Swirl // Effendi
*Francois Bourassa // Room 58 // Swirl // Effendi
Herbie Hancock // Vein Melter // Head Hunters // Columbia
November 29th, 2023
Trio San started today, a new trio with Satoko Fujii. Then Vancouver violinist Josh Zubot, bass trombonist Jennifer Wharton, saxophonist Andrew Rathbun, a duet album with saxophonist Philippe Cote and pianist Francois Bourassa, saxophonists James Brandon Lewis and David Binney. The historical segment was a classic 1961 Miles Davis album.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Trio San // Yozakura // Hibiki // Jazzdor
Trio San // Ichigo // Hibiki // Jazzdor
*Josh Zubot // Auger 44 // Josh Zubot Strings // Drip Audio
Jennifer Wharton // Mama's Alright // Grit And Grace // Sunnyside
Jennifer Wharton // Norhala // Grit And Grace // Sunnyside
Jennifer Wharton // Uncertainty // Grit And Grace // Sunnyside
*Andrew Rathbun // Fast 5th // The Speed Of Time // Steeplechase
*Andrew Rathbun // Velocity Unknown // The Speed Of Time // Steeplechase
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Someday My Prince Will Come // Someday My Prince Will Come // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Old Folks // Someday... // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Pfrancing // Someday... // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Drad-Dog // Someday... // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Teo // Someday... // Columbia
*Philippe Cote & Francois Bourassa // Tour 1 // Confluence // ODD SOUND
*Philippe Cote & Francois Bourassa // 1190 Chemin de la Montagne // Confluence // ODD SOUND
*Philippe Cote & Francois Bourassa // Muted Song // Confluence // ODD SOUND
James Brandon Lewis // Calvary // For Mahalia, With Love // Tao Forms
James Brandon Lewis // Deep River // For Mahalia, With Love // Tao Forms
David Binney // One Version Of A Journey // Action // Mythology
David Binney // Aliso 2023 (Partial only) // Action // Mythology
November 22nd, 2023
The great Canadian band Peripheral Vision started today. Then pianist Kris Davis, saxophonist Quinsin Nachoff, Australian pianist Andrea Keller, vibraphonist Chien Chien Lu, Winnipegger drummer Curtis Nowosad, saxophonist Sam Newsome with pianist Jean-Michel Pilc, and saxophonist Mark turner. The historical segment was the Area Ensemble of Chicago from a landmark 1980 album.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Peripheral Vision // Full Disclosure Comedy Vehicle // We've Got Nothing // Step 3
*Peripheral Vision // Cone Of Silence // We've Got Nothing // Step 3
*Peripheral vision // Goodbye Heintzman // We've Got Nothing // Step 3
Kris Davis // Dolores 2 // Live At The VV // Pyroclastic
*Quinsin Nachoff // Stars And Constellations: Sagittarius // Stars And Constellations // Adyharopa
Andrea Keller // Compassionately Yours // Flicker & Polar Bird // Independent
Andrea Keller // Cry Heart But Never Break // Flicker & Polar Bird // Independent
Andrea Keller // Pennies From Eve // Flicker & Polar Bird // Independent
AEC (historical segment) // Magg Zelma // Full Force // ECM
AEC (historical segment) // Care Free // Full Force // ECM
AEC (historical segment) // Charlie M // Full Force // ECM
Chien Chien Lu // Traumerei // Built In System (Live From New York) // Giant Step Arts
Chien Chien Lu // Chun Yi // Built In System... // Giant Step Arts
*Curtis Nowosad // By The Time I Get To Phoenix // If I Had // LaReserve
*Curtis Nowosad // Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away // If I Had // LaReserve
Sam Newsome & Jean-Michel Pilc // Bittersweet Euphoris Part 1 // Cosmic Unconsciousness Unplugged // somenewmusic
Sam Newsome & Jean-Michel Pilc // Bittersweet Euphoria Part 2 // Cosmic... // somenewmusic
Sam Newsome & Jean-Michel Pilc // The Storm Before The Quiet //. Cosmic... // somenewmusic
Mark Turner // Nigeria 2 // Live At The VV // Giant Step Arts
Mark Turner // Lincoln Heights // Live At The VV // Giant Step Arts
November 15th, 2023
Canadian saxophonist Andrew Rathbun started today. Then drummer Tom Rainey, saxophonist Joshua Redman, bass trombonist Jennifer Wharton, saxophonist James Brandon Lewis, the band Bellbird, the trip Jean-Michel Pilc, bassist Francois Moutin and drummer Ari Hoenig and saxophonist Mark Turner. The historical segment was yet another 'long ;lost" album with Charlie Parker.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Andrew Rathbun // Widening The Doorway // The Speed Of Time // Steeplechase
*Andrew Rathbun // Wandering // The Speed Of Time // Steeplechase
Tom Rainey // Point Reyes // Combobulated // Intakt
Tom Rainey // Isn't Mine // Combobulated // Intakt
Joshua Redman // That's New England // Where Are We // Blue Note
Joshua Redman // Alabama (intro) // Where Are We // Blue Note
Joshua Redman // Stars Fell On Alabama // Where Are We // Blue Note
Joshua Redman // Alabama // Where Are We // Blue Note
Jennifer Wharton // In Our Darkest Hour // Grit And Grace // Sunnyside
Jennifer Wharton // Anita // Grit And Grace // Sunnyside
Charlie Parker (historical segment) // Dizzy Atmosphere // The Long Lost Bird Live Afro Cubop Recordings // RockBeat
Charlie Parker (historical segment) // Groovin' High // The Long Lost... // RockBeat
Charlie Parker (historical segment) // Cuban Holiday // The Long Lost... // RockBeat
Charlie Parker (historical segment) // Lemon Drop // The Long Lost... // RockBeat
Charlie Parker (historical segment) // The Goof And I // The Long Lost... // RockBeat
Charlie Parker (historical segment) // Leo The Lion II // The Long Lost... // RockBeat
Charlie Parker (historical segment) // Night And Day // The Long Lost... // RockBeat
Charlie Parker (historical segment) // My Funny Valentine // The Long Lost... // RockBeat
Charlie Parker (historical segment) // Cherokee // The Long Lost/// // RockBeat
James Brandon Lewis // Go Down Moses // For Mahalia, With Love // Tao Forms
James Brandon Lewis // Wade In The Water // For Mahalia, With Love // Tao Forms
*Bellbird // If You Can't Swim, Dance // Root In Tandem // Self-Released
*Bellbird // Manakin // Root In Tandem // Self-Released
*Bellbird // Pigeons & Disco // Root In Tandem // Self-Rerleased
*Pilc Moutin Hoenig // Dear Old Stockholm // YOU Are The Song // Justin Time
*Pilc Moutin Hoenig // Thin Air // YOu Are The Song // Justin Time
*Pilc Moutin Hoenig // After You've Gone // You Are The Song // Justin Time
*Pilc Mouton Hoenig // Impressions // YOU Are The Song // Justin Time
Mark Turner // Nigeria 2 // Live At The VV // Giant Step Arts
November 8th, 2023
Canadian leader Darcy James Argue's new album with his Secret Society started today. Then an amazing new trio album with Satoko Fujii, saxophonist Kevin Sun, pianist Angelica Sanchez, Canadian bands Sick Boss and george, alto player David Binney and pianist Joey Alexander. The historical segment was the landmark 1961 album with Stan Getz and the Eddie Sauter band.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Darcy James Argue // Your Enemies Are Asleep //Dynamic Maximum Tension // Nonesuch
*Darcy James Argue // Codebreaker // Dynamic Maximujm Tension // Nonesuch
Trio San // Soba // Hibiki // Jazzdor
Trio San // Wa // Hibiki // Jazzdor
Kevin Sun // Eponymous Cycle (1) // The Depths Of Memory // Endectomorph
Kevin Sun // Eponymous Cycle (2) // The Depths Of Memory // Endectomorph
Kevin Sun // Eponymous Cycle (3) // The Depths Of Memory // Endectomorph
Angelica Sanchez // Nighttime Creatures / Nighttime Creatures // Pyroclastic
Angelica Sanchez // C.B. Time Traveler // Nighttime Creatures // Pyroclastic
Stan Getz (historical segment) // I'm Late, I'm Late // Focus // Verve
Stan Getz (historical segment) // Her // Focus // Verve
Stan Getz (historical segment) // Pan // Focus // Verve
Stan Getz (historical segment) // I Remember When // Focus // Verve
Stan Getz (historical segment) // Night Rider // Focus // Verve
Stan Getz (historical segment) // Once Upon A Time // Focus // Verve
Stan Getz (historical segment) // A Summer Afternoon // Focus // Verve
*Sick Boss // Doctor Down // Businessless // Drip Audio
*Sick Boss // CJ Blues // Businessless // Drip Audio
*george // Earthworker // Letters To George // Self-Produced
*george // Clinton // Letters To George // Self-Produced
David Binney // Birth // Action // Mythology
David Binney // Ritual // Action // Mythology
David Binney // Leaving // Action // Mythology
Joey Alexander // Why Don't We // Continuance // Mack Avenue
November 1st, 2023
Winnipegger drummer Curtis Nowosad started today. then saxophonist Sam Newsome with pianist Jean-Michel Pilc, Canadian band Peripheral Vision, saxophonist Quinsin Nachoff, vibraphonist Chien Chien Lu, saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock, pianist Kris Davis and pianist Joey Alexander. The historical segment was a new release by Oscar Peterson recorded in Lugano in 1964.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Curtis Nowosad // Road // If I Had // La Reserve
*Curtis Nowosad // If I Had A Hammer // If I Had // La Reserve
Sam Newsome & Jean-Michel Pilc // How Deep Is The Ocean // Cosmic Unconsciousness Unplugged // somenewmusic
Sam Newsome & Jean-Michel Pilc // Cosmic Unconsciousness.. // Cosmic Unconsciousness... // somenewmusic
*Peripheral Vision // Close The Paper And Play // We've Got Nothing // Step 3
*Peripheral Vision // Standing On Two Feet // We've Got Nothing // Step 3
*Quinsin Nachoff // Stars And Constellations: Scorpio // Stars And Constellations // Adyharopa Records
*Quinsin Nachoff // Pendulum // Stars And Constellations // Adyharopa
Chien Chien Lu // Boulanger's Variation // Built In System (Live From New York) // Giant Step Arts
Chien Chien Lu // Hsiu Chin // Built In System... // Giant Step Arts
*Oscar Peterson // Waltz For Debbie // Con Alma // Mack Avenue
*Oscar Peterson // My One And Only Love // Con Alma // Mack Avenue
*Oscar Peterson // Blues For My Landlady // Con Alma // Mack Avenue
*Oscar Peterson // Con Alma // Con Alma // Mack Avenue
Ingrid Laubrock // The Last Quiet Place // The Last Quiet Place // Pyroclastic
Ingrid Laubrock // Delusions // The Last Quiet Place // Pyroclastic
Kris Davis // Dolores Take 1 // Live At The VV // Pyroclastic
Kris Davis // Bird Suite: Kingfisher // Live At The VV // Pyroclastic
Joey Alexander // Blue // Continuance // Mack Avenue
I am unable to do my show for the next three weeks - great replacements will carry on - see you in November.
October 4th, 2023
Alto player David Binney started today. Then tenor players Joshua Redman, and Kelly Jefferson, Winnipeg guitarist Aaron Shorr, the band Bellbird, saxophonist Walter Smith II and band leader Chuck Owen. The historical segment was Sarah Vaughan's Divine One album.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Albunm Label
David Binney // When Love Goes // Action // Mythology
David Binney // Transition To // Action // Mythology
David Binney // For My Friends // Action // Mythology
David Binney // Outer Moat // Action // Mythol;ogy
Joshua Redman // Baltimore // Where Are We // Blue Note
Joshua Redman // By The Time I Get To Phoenix // Where Are We // Blue Note
Joshua Redman // Do You Know What It Means... // Where Are We // Blue Note
*Kelly Jefferson // Garden // Rituals // Cellar Live
*Kelly Jefferson // No Time Like The Present // Rituals // Cellar Live
*Aaron Shorr // Chi Chi // Omand's Creek // Self-Produced
*Aaron Shorr // Omand's Creek // Omand's Creek // Self-Produced
Sarah Vaughan (historical segment) // Have You Met Miss Jones // Divine One // Roulette
Sarah Vaughan (historical segment) // Ain't No Use // Divine One // Roulette
Sarah Vaughan (historical segment) // Every Time I See You // Divine One // Roulette
Sarah Vaughan (historical segment) //You Stepped Out Of A Dream //Divine One // Roulette
Sarah Vaughan (historical segment) // Gloomy Sunday // Divine One // Roulette
Sarah Vaughan (historical segment) // What Do You See In Her? // Divine One // Roulette
Sarah Vaughan (historical segment) // Jump For Joy // Divine One // Roulette
Sarah Vaughan (historical segment) // When Your Lover Has Gone // Divine One // Roulette
Sarah Vaughan (historical segment) // I'm Gonna Laugh You... // Divine One // Roulette
Sarah Vaughan (historical segment) // Wrap Your Troubles... // Divine One // Roulette
Sarah Vaughan (historical segment) // Someone Else's Dream // Divine One // Roulette
Sarah Vaughan (historical segment) // Trouble Is A Man // Divine One // Roulette
*Bellbird // Maybe I Won't Go // Root In Tandem // Self-Released
*Bellbird // Blurred Vision // Root In Tandem // Self-Released
*Bellbird // Bluff // Root In Tandem // Self-Released
Walter Smith III // Pup-Pow // Return To Casual // Blue Note
Walter Smith III // Shine // Return To Casual // Blue Note
Walter Smith III // Mother Stands For Comfort // Return To Casual // Blue Note
Chuck Owen // A Ridge Away // Renderiings // MAMA Records
Chuck Owen // Canoe // Renderings // MAMA Records
Chuck Owen // Knife's Edge // Renderings // MAMA Records
September 27th, 2023
A great new album by leader/composer Darcy James Argue started today - with his 18 piece Secret Society band. Then saxophonist Andrew Rathbun, pianist Kris Davis, violinist Aline Homzy and her étoile magique, saxophonist James Brandon Lewis, pianist Francois Bourassa and saxophonist Mark Turner. The historical segment was the final (and fairly acrimonious) tour with Miles Davis and John Coltrane in 1960.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Darcy James Argue // Ebonite // Dynamic Maximum Tension // Nonesuch
*Darcy James Argue // Winged Beasts // Dynamic Maximum Tension // nonesuch
*Andrew Rathbun // Speed Of Time // Speed Of Time // Steeplechase
*Andrew Rathbun // Could It Be // Speed Of Time // Steeplechase
Kris Davis // Alice In The Congo // Live At The VV // Pyroclastic
Kris Davis // The Dancer // Live At The VV // Pyroclastic
*Aline Homzy // La Belle Et L'Abeillie // Eclipse // Elastic Recordings
*Aline Homzy // Mesarthim // Eclipse // Elastic
*Aline Homzy // Starring Space // Eclipse // Elastic
Miles Davis & John Coltrane (historical segment). So What // The Final Tour // Columbia/Legacy
Miles Davis & John Coltrane (historical segment) // All Blues // The Final Tour // Columbia/Legacy
Miles Davis & John Coltrane (historical segment) // Fran Dance // The Final Tour // Columbia/Legacy
James Brandon Lewis // Sparrow // For Mahalia With Love // Tao Forms
James Brandon Lewis // Swing Low // For Mahalia With Love // Tao Torms
*Francois Bourassa // 15 Notre-Dame-De-Lorette // Swirl // Effendi
*Francois Bourassa // Pooloop // Swirl // Effendi
Mark Turner // Unacceptable // Live At The VV // Giant Step Arts
September 20th, 2023
Saxophonist Joshua Rodman started today. Then alto player Miguel Zenon with pianist Luis Perdomo, pianists David Virelles and Marc Copland, the Canadian band Bellbird, the trio Jean-Michel Pilc on piano, Francois Moutin on bass and Ari Koenig on drums, and drummer Johnathan Blake. The historical segment was the 1964 album with trumpeter Lee Morgan - The Sidewinder.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Joshua Redman // After Minneapolis (face toward mo[u]rning) // Where Are We // Blue Note
Joshua Redman // Streets Of Philadelphia // Where Are We // Blue Note
Joshua Redman // Chicago Blues // Where Are We // Blue Note
Miguel Zenon & Luis Perdomo // En La Soledad // El Arte Del Bolero Vol. 2 // Miel
Miguel Zenon & Luis Perdomo // Motivos // El Arte Del Bolero Vol. 2 // Miel
David Virelles // Uncommon Sense // Carta // Intakt
David Virelles // Confidencial // Carta // Intakt
David Virelles // Lamento Taino // Carta // Intakt
Marc Copland // Someday My Prince Will Come // Someday // InnerVoiceJazz
Marc Copland // Who Are You // Someday // InnerVoiceJazz
Lee Morgan (historical segment) // The Sidewinder // The Sidewinder // Blue Note
Lee Morgan Ihistorical segment) // Totem Pole // The Sidewinder // Blue Note
Lee Morgan (historical segment) // Gary's Notebook // The Sidewinder // Blue Note
Lee Morgan (historical segment) // Boy, What A Night // The Sidewinder // Blue Note
Lee Morgan (historical segment) // Hocus-Pocus // The Sidewinder // Blue Note
*Bellbird // Well // Root In Tandem // Self-Released
*Bellbird // Ten Dog // Root In Tandem // Self-Released
*Pilc Moutin Hoenig // The Song Is You // YOU Are The Song // Justin Time
*Pilc Moutin Hoenig // Straight No Chaser // YOU Are The Song // Justin Time
*Pilc Moutin Hoenig // Bemsha Swing // YOU Are The Music // Justin time
Johnathan Blake // A Slight Taste (Dez Intro) // Passage // Blue Note
Johnathan Blake // A Slight Taste // Passage // Blue Note
September 13th, 2023
Canadian born leader Darcy James Argue and his Secret Society started today. Then the trio Ember, Montreal pianist Gentiane MG, Canadian born pianist Kris Davis, alto player David Binney, saxophonist Mark Turner, and keys and bassist Joel Goodman. The historical segment was a 1961 album by the iconic drummer/leader Art Blakey.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Darcy James Argue // Dymaxion // Dynamic Maximum Tension // Nonesuch
*Darcy James Argue // All In // Dynamic Maximum Tension // Nonesuch
Ember // Easy Win // August In March // Imani
Ember // Sink and Swim // August In March // Imani
Ember // Flotation Device And The Shivers // August In March // Imani
Ember // Break Tune // August In March // Imani
Ember // Sam Cooke // August In March // Imani
*Gentiane MG // Prologue // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR
*Gentiane MG // Flowers Laugh Without Uttering A Sound // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR
*Gentiane MG // Walls Made Of Glass // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR
*Gentiane MG // The Moon, The Sun, The Truth // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR
Kris Davis // Nine Hats // Live At The Village Vanguard // Pyroclastic
Kris Davis // Bird Call Blues // Live At The VV // Pyroclastic
Art Blakey (historical segment) // A Night In Tunisia // A Night In Tunisia // Blue Note
Art Blakey (historical segment) // Sincerely Diana // A Night In Tunisia // Blue Note
Art Blakey (historical segment) // So Tired // A Night In Tunisia // Blue Note
Art Blakey (historical segment) // Yama // A Night In Tunisia // Blue Note
Art Blakey (historical segment) // Kozo's Waltz // A Night In Tunisia // Blue Note
David Binney // Action // Action // Mythology
David Binney // Medium Power // Action // Mythology
David Binney // Power (Band Version) // Action // Mythology
Mark Turner // Terminus // Live At The VV // Giant Step Arts
Joel Goodman // The Mystery Of Trees // An Exquisite Moment // Self-Produced
Joel Goodman // A Change Of Heart // An Exquisite Moment // Self-Produced
September 6th, 2023
A classic Early Autumn for a theme today. Then pianist Marc Copland, Pianist Hilario Duran and his Latin Big Band, drummer Johnathan Blake, pianist Francois Bourassa, violinist Aline Homzy, saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock and saxophonist Mark Turner. The historical segment blended two albums with clarinetist and leader Woody Herman; one from the 40s/50s and one from 1973.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Woody Herman // Early Autumn // The Very Best Of... // Columbia
Marc Copland // Day And Night // Someday // InnerVoiceJazz
Marc Copland // Nardis // Someday // InnerVoiceJazz
*Hilario Duran And His Latin Jazz Big Band // Paca Por Juanito // Cry Me A River // Alma
*Hilario Duran ... // Mambo Y Tumbao // Cry Me A River // Alma
Johnathan Blake // Tiempos // Passage // Blue Note
Johnathan Blake // Groundhog Day // Passage // Blue Note
Johnathan Blake // Tears I Cannot Hide // Passage // Blue Note
*Francois Bourassa // Remous // Swirl // Effendi
Woody Herman (historical segment) // Four Brothers // The Very Best Of... // Columbia
Woody Herman (historical segment) // La Fiesta // Giant Steps // Fantasy
Woody Herman (historical segment) // Woodchoppers Ball // The Very Best of...// Columbia
Woody Herman (historical segment) // A Song For You // Giant Steps // Fantasy
Woody Herman (historical segment) // Caldonia // The Very Best Of... // Columbia
Woody Herman (historical segment) // Freedom Jazz Dance // Giant Steps // Fantasy
Woody Herman (historical segment) // Apple Honey // The Very Best Of... // Columbia
Woody Herman (historical segment) // The Meaning Of The Blues // Giant Steps // Fantasy
Woody Herman (historical segment) // Bijou // The Very Best Of... // Col;umbia
Woody Herman (historical segment) // Giant Steps // Giant Steps // Fantasy
*Aline Homzy // Circa Herself // Eclipse // Elastic Recordings
*Aline Homzy // Rose Du Ciel // Eclipse // Elastic
*Aline Homzy // Aliens Are Pieces Of Wind // Eclipse // Elastic
Ingrid Laubrock // Anticipation // The Last Quiet Place // Pyroclastic
Ingrid Laubrock // Grammy Season // The Last Quiet Place // Pyroclastic
Mark Turner // Return From The Stars // Live At The Village Vanguard // Giant Step Arts
Mark Turner // Terminus (small partial only) // Live At The Village Vanguard // Giant Step Arts
August 30th, 2023
A brand new album by Canadian born avant-garde pianist Kris Davis started today. Then Dutch saxophonist Tineke Postma, alto player Miguel Zenon with pianist Luis Perdomo, Winnipeg guitarist Aaron Shorr, the band Bellbird, saxophonist Sam Newsome with pianist Jean-Michel Pilc and bassist and keyboardist Joel Goodman. The historical segment was the album from which my theme is taken - a 1986 album with the iconic Stan Getz.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Kris Davis // Dolores Take 1 // Live At The Village Vanguard // Pyroclastic
Kris Davis // Kingfisher // Live At The Village Vanguard // Pyroclastic
Tineke Postma // Heart to Heart // Freya // Edition
Tineke Postma // Juno Lucina // Freya // Edition
Miguel Zenon & Luis Perdomo // En La Escuridad // El Arte Del Bolero // Miel Music
Miguel Zenon & Luis Perdomo // Paula c // El Arte Del Bolero // Miel Music
*Aaron Shorr // Fantasy // Omand's Creek // Self-Produced
*Aaron Shorr // How Do We Get Here // Omand's Creek // Self-Produced
*Aaron Shorr // If You Could See Me Now // Omand's Creek // Self-Produced
Stan Getz (historical segment) // I Wanted To Say // Voyage // BlackHawk
Stan Getz (historical segment) // I Thought About You // Voyage // BlackHawk
Stan Getz (historical segment) // Yesterdays // Voyage // BlackHawk
Stan Getz (historical segment) // Dreams // Voyage // BlackHawk
Stan Getz (historical segment) // Voyage // Voyage // BlackHawk
*Bellbird // Manakin // Root In Tandem // Self-Released
*Bellbird // Pigeons & Disco // Root In Tandem // Self-Released
Sam Newsome & Jean-Michel Pilc // Sounds From My Morning Window // Cosmic Unconsciousness Unplugged // somenewmusic
Sam Newsome & Jean-Michel Pilc // The Enigma's Melody // Cosmic Unconsciousness Unplugged
Sam Newsome & Jean-Michel Pilc // All The Things You Are // Cosmic Unconsciousness Unplugged // somenewmusic
Sam Newsome & Jean-Michel Pilc // The Two Faces Of Samuel Augustus // Cosmic Unconsciousness Unplugged // somenewmusic
Joel Goodman // What Dreamers Dream // An Exquisite Moment // Self-Produced
August 23rd, 2023
A great trio called Ember started today. Than a preview from a soon to be released album by pianist Hilario Duran, drummer Phil Haynes, pianist Francois Bourassa, violinist Aline Homzy, the trio with pianist Jean-Michel Pilc, bassist Francois Moutin and drummer Ari Hoenig, saxophonist Walter Smith III and the WDR Big Band with Chuck Owen. The historical segment was a 1980 album with Gerry Mulligan fronting a terrific big band.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Ember // August In March // August In March // Imani
Ember // Angular Saxon // August In March // Imani
Ember // No Signal // August In March // Imani
*Hilario Duran Latin Jazz Big Band // Cry Me A River // Cry Me A River // Alma
Phil Haynes // Cycle // Coda(s) // Corner Store
Phil Haynes // DL Two // Coda(s) // Corner Store
Phil Haynes // Things Lee // Coda(s) // Corner Store
Phil Haynes // The Universal A // Coda(s) // Corner Store
Phil Haynes // DL Four // Coda(s) // Corner Store
*Francois Bourassa // Room 58 // Swirl // Effendi
*Francois Bourassa // Costard // Swirl // Effendi
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // For An Unfinished Woman // Walk On Water // DRG
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Song For Strayhorn // Walk On Water // DRG
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // 42nd And Broadway // Walk On Water // DRG
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Angelica // Walk On Water // DRG
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Walk On Water // Walk On Water // DRG
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Across The Blues // Walk On Water // DRG
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // I'm Getting Sentimental... // Walk On Water // DRG
*Aline Homzy // Cosmos // Eclipse // Elastic Records
*Aline Homzy // Hanakotoba // Eclipse // Elastic Records
*Pilc Moutin Hoenig // Alice In Wonderland/My Romance // YOU Are The Song // Justin Time
*Pilc Moutin Hoenig // Impressions // YOU Are The Song // Justin Time
Walter Smith III // KB + BYU$ // return to casual // Blue Note
Walter Smith III // Contra // return to casual // Blue Note
Walter Smith III // REVIVE // return to casual // Blue Note
WDR Big Band & Chuck Owen // Fall Calls // Renderings // MAMA
WDR Big Band & Chuck Owen // Arabian Nights (Partial only) // Renderings // MAMA
August 16th, 2023
A new album by drummer Johnathan Blake started today. Then saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock, pianists James McGowan, Gentiane MG, and David Virelles, the band Bellbird, and yet another pianist - Yelena Eckemoff. The historical segment was a compilation with saxophonist Sonny Rollins.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Johnathan Blake // Passage // Passage // Blue Note
Johnathan Blake // Muna & Johna's Playtime // Passage // Blue Note
Ingrid Laubrock // Afterglow // The Last Quiet Place // Pyroclastic
Ingrid Laubrock // Chant II // The Last Quiet Place // Pyroclastic
*James McGowan // Inner Peace // Reaching In // Self-Released
*James McGowan // Inner Child // Reaching In // Self-Released
*James McGowan // Through My Tears I Smile // Reaching In // Self-Released
*Gentiane MG // The Moon, The Sun, The Truth // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR
*Gentiane MG // Mesanges // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR
*Gentiane MG // Un Pied En Dehors Du Nid // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR
Sonny Rollins (historical segment) // All The Things... // The Essential Sonny Rollins // RCA
Sonny Rollins (historical segment) // Lover Man // The Essential... // RCA
Sonny Rollins (historical segment) // Just Friends // The Essential... // RCA
Sonny Rollins (historical segment) // Now's The Time // The Essential... // RCA
Sonny Rollins (historical segment) // Doxy (Live) // The Essential... // RCA
David Virelles // El Tivoli // Carta // Intakt
David Virelles // Samio // Carta // Intakt
*Bellbird // Blurred Season // Root In Tandem // Self-Released
*Bellbird // Bluff // Root In Tandem // Self-Released
*Bellbird // If You Can't Swim, Dance // Root In Tandem // Self-Released
Yelena Eckemoff // Song For Spark // Lonely Man And His Fish // L&H
Yelena Eckemoff // Call Of Friendship // Lonely Man And His Fish // L&H
August 9th, 2023
Bassist/Keys player/composer Joel goodman started today from his "debut" album. Then Montreal pianist Francois Bourassa, the terrific trio Ember, Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop with their Juno winner album, Dutch saxophonist Tineke Postma, the Montreal Jazz Trio and the band Artemis. The historical segment was 1982's Dave Brubeck album Concord On A Summer Night
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Joel Goodman // Astral Projection // An Exquisite Moment // Self-Produced
*Francois Bourassa // Prologue // Swirl // Effendi
Ember // Suspense // August In March // Imani
Ember // Snake Tune // August In March // Imani
Ember // Frank In The Morning // August In March // Imani
*Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop // The Ten Thousand Things // Abundance // Anzic
*Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop // Gramps // Abundance // Anzic
*Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop // Song For Cito // Abundance // Anzic
Dave Brubeck (historical segment) // Benjamin // Concord On A Summer Night // Concord
Dave Brubeck (historical segment) // Koto Song // Concord On A Summer Night // Concord
Dave Brubeck (historical segment) // Black And Blue // Concord On A Summer Night // Concord
Dave Brubeck (historical segment) // Softly, William, Softly //nConcord On A Summer Night // Concord
Dave Brubeck (historical segment) // Take Five // Concord On A Summer Night // Concord
Tineke Postma // In The Light Of Reverence // Freya // Edition
Tineke Postma // Freya // Freya // Editon
Tineke Postma // Interlude #1 // Freya // Edition
*Montreal Jazz Trio // Wray // Montreal Jazz Trio // ODD SOUND
*Montreal Jazz Trio // Soho Dreams // Montreal Jazz Trio // ODD SOUND
Artemis // Bow And Arrow // In Real Time // Blue Note
Artemis // Empress Afternoon // In Real Time // Blue Note
Artemis // Penelope // In Real Time // Blue Note
August 2nd, 2023
The trio of Jean-Michel Pilc, Francis Moutin and Ari Hoenig kicked things off today. Then bassist Michael Feinberg, the WDR Big Band with Chuck Owen, singer Nicky Schrire, wild Quebec band Le GGRIL, saxophonist Walter Smith III, and drummer Phil Haynes. The historical segment was the 1960 album by George Russell - Jazz In The Space Age.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Pilc Moutin Hoenig // Dear Old Stockholm // YOU Are The Song // Justin Time
*Pilc Moutin Hoenig // Thin Air // YOU Are The Song // Justin Time
*Pilc Moutin Hoenig // After You've Gone // YOU Are The song // Justin Time
Michael Feinberg // The Healing Power Of GRITS // Blues Variant // Criss Cross
Michael Feinberg // Eye Of The Hurricane // Blues Variant // Criss Cross
Michael Feinberg // The Water Spirit Brought Us... // Blues Variant // Criss Cross
WDR Big Band with Chuck Owen // And Your Point Is // Renderings // MAMA
WDR Big Band with Chuck Owen // Of Mystery and Beauty // Renderings // MAMA
*Nicky Schrire // Father // Nowhere Girl // Anzic
*Nicky Schrire // In Paris // Nowhere Girl // Anzic
George Russell (historical segment) // Chromatic Universe (Part 1) // Jazz In The Space Age // Decca
George Russell (historical segment) // Dimensions // Jazz In The Space Age // Decca
George Russell (historical segment) // Chromatic Universe (Part 2) // Jazz In The Space Age // Decca
George Russell (historical segment) // The Lydiot // Jazz In The Space Age // Decca
George Russell (historical segment) // Chromatic Universe (Part 3) // Jazz In The Space Age // Decca
*Le GGRIL // Chances Are // Sommes // Tour de Bras
Walter Smith III // Quiet Song // return to casual // Blue Note
Walter Smith III // lamplight // return to casual // Blue Note
Walter Smith III // Amelia Earhart Ghosted Me // return to casual // Blue Note
Phil Haynes // To Swing Or Not // Coda(s) // Corner Store Jazz
Phil Haynes // Where's The Door // Coda(s) // Corner Store Jazz
Phil Haynes // Soms Sick Slick // Coda(s) // Corner Store Jazz
George Russell // Waltz From Outer Space // Jazz In The Space Age // Decca
July 26th, 2023
Saxophonist James Brandon Lewis started today. Then Winnipeg guitarist Aaron Shorr, trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith, keys and bassist Joel Goodman, pianist James McGowan, Cuban born pianist David Virelles, and saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock. The historical segment was Miles Davis 1989 album Amandla.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
James Brandon Lewis // Send Seraphic Beings // Eye Of I // Anti
James Brandon Lewis // Even The Sparow // Eye Of I // Anti
James Brandon Lewis // Fear Not // Eye Of I // Anti
*Aaron Shorr // Chi Chi // Omand's Creek // Self-Produced
*Aaron Shorr // Omand's Creek // Omand's Creek // Self-Produced
Wadada Leo Smith // Muhammad Ali's Spiritual Horizon // Fire Illuminations // Kabell
Wadada Leo Smith /Fire illuminations Inside The Particles Of Light // Fire Illuminations // Kabell
Wadada Leo Smith // Muhammad Ali And George Forman Rumble In Zaire Africa // Fire Illuminations // Kabell
Joel Goodman // The Mystery Of Trees // An Exquisite Moment // Self-Produced
Joel Goodman // A Change Of Heart // An Exquisite Moment // Self-Produced
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Catembe // Amandla // Warner Bros
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Big Time // Amandla // Warner Bros
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Hannibal // Amandla // Warner Bros
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Jo-Jo // Amandla // Warner Bros
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Amandla // Amandla // Warner Bros
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Jilli // Amandla // Warner Bros
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Mr. Pastorius // Amandla // Warner Bros
*James McGowan // Tripping Triceratops // Reaching In // Self-Released
*James McGowan // Augmented Reality // Reaching In // Self-Released
David Virelles // Tiempos // Carta // Intakt
David Virelles // Island // Carta // Intakt
Ingrid Laubrock // The Last Quiet Place // The Last Quiet Place // Pyroclastic
Ingrid Laubrock // Delusions // The Last Quiet Place // Pyroclastic
July 19th, 2023
The German big band WDR Big Band with guest leader Chuck Owen started today. - to wake everyone up. Then Dutch saxophonist Tineke Postma, trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith, Winnipeg pianist Will Bonness, bassist Artie Roth, trumpeter Jacques Kuba Seguin, and guitarist Roni Ben-Hur. The historical segment was classic electric bassist Jaco Pastorius from a Warner Bros. compilation.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
WDR Big Band & Chuck Owen // Knife's Edge // Renderings // MAMA
WDR Big Band & Chuck Owen // This Love Of Mine // Renderings // MAMA
Tineke Postma // Still Another Day // Aria // Edition
Tineke Postma // Lion's Roar // Aria // Edition
Tineke Postma // Vibe Shift // Aria // Edition
Wadada Leo Smith // A Sonic Litany On Peace // Emerald Duets // TUM
Wadada Leo Smith // The Patriot Act, Unconstitutional And A Force That Destroys Democracy // Emerald Duets // TUM
*Will Bonness // Round And Round // Is This A Dream? // Self-Released
*Will Bonness // I Get Along Without You Very Well // Is This A Dream? // Self-Released
*Will Bonness // Contraption // Is This A Dream? // Self-Released
Jaco Pastorius (historical segment) // Blackbird // Punk Jazz: The Jaco Pastorius Antholoigy // Warner Bros
Jaco Pastorius (historical segment) // Invitation // Punk Jazz...// Warner Bros
Jaco Pastorius (historical segment) // Liberty City // Punk Jazz... // Warner Bros
Jaco Pastorius (historical segment) // Okonkole' Y Trompa // Punk Jazz... // Warner Bros
Jaco Pastorius (historical segment) // Mood Swings // Punk Jazz... // Warner Bros
*Artie Roth // Refrain // Resonants // TPR
*Artie Roth // Resonants-Chandelier Tears // Resonants // TPR
*Jacques Kuba Seguin // Rencontre Au Berceau // Parfum No. 1 // ODD SOUND
*Jacques Kuba Seguin // Je Suis La // Parfum No. 1 // ODD SOUND
*Jacques Kuba Seguin // Ephemere // Parfum No. 1 // ODD SOUND
*Jacques Kuba Seguin // Candeur // Parfum No. 1 // ODD SOUND
Roni Ben-Hur // To Dizzy With Love // Love Letters // Mighty Quinn
July 12th, 2023
Bassist Michael Feinberg started today followed by Saxophonist James Brandon Lewis. A great Canadian trio then with pianist Jean-Michel Pilc, Bassist Francois Moutin and drummer Ari Hoenig. Then pianist David Virelles, Winnipeg guitarist Aaron Shorr, keys and bass player Joel Goodman, the band Artemis and the British trio GoGo Penguin. The historical segment was a 1981 release with saxophonist Chico freeman.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Michael Feinberg // Blues Variant // Blues Variant // Criss Cross
Michael Feinberg // Saqqara // Blues Variant // Criss Cross
Michael Feinberg // High Or Booze // Blues Variant // Criss Cross
James Brandon Lewis // Eye Of I // Eye Of I // Anti
James Brandon Lewis // Within You Are Answers // Eye Of I // Anti
James Brandon Lewis // Womb Water // Eye Of I // Anti
*Pilc Moutin Hoenig // Bemsha Swing // YOU Are The Song // Justin Time
*Pilc Moutin hoenig // You Are The Song // YOU Are The Song // Justin Time
*Pilc Moutin Hoenig // Searing Congress // YOU Are The Song // Justin Time
David Virelles // NYChepinson // Carta // Intakt
David Virelles // Carta // Carta // Intakt
Chico Freeman (historical segment) // Destiny's Dance // Destiny's Dance // Contemporary
Chico Freeman (historical segment) // Same Shame // Destiny's Dance // Contemporary
Chico Freeman (historical segment) // Crossing The Sudan //Destiny's Dance // Contemporary
Chico Freeman (historical segment) //Wilpan's Walk // Destiny's Dance // Contemporary
Chico Freeman (historical segment) // Embracing Oneness // Destiny's Dance // Contemporary
Chico Freeman (historical segment) // C & M // Destiny's Dance // Contemporary
*Aaron Shorr // I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face // Omand's Creek // Self-Released
*Aaron Shorr // Designated Hunter // Omand's Creek // Self-Released
Joel Goodman // Drifting In Wonder // An Exquisite Moment // Self-Produced
Joel Goodman // Rumi And The Whirling Dervish // An Exquisite Moment // Self-Produced
Artemis // Whirlwind // In Real Time // Blue Note
Artemis // Empress Afternoon // In Real Time // Blue Note
GoGo Penguin // You're Stronger Than You Think // Everything Is Going To Be OK // XXIM
GoGo Penguin // Glimmerings // Everything Is Going To Be OK // XXIM
GoGo Penguin // Saturnine // Everything Is Going To Be OK // XXIM
July 5th, 2023
More neat new releases today along with some recent goodies and a historical segment with Chick Corea and Gary Burton from the 1970's. Dutch saxophonist Tineke Postma started from her "welcome back" album after a few years hiatus. Then bassist Duncan Hopkins, saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock, pianist Francois Bourassa, saxophonist Walter Smith III, pianist James McGowan, trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith, and Yelena Eckemoff.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Tineke Postma // Parallax // Freya // Edition
Tineke Postma // Scathach's Isle Of Skye // Freya // Edition
Tineke Postma // Aspacia And Pericles // Freya // Edition
*Duncan Hopkins // Who Are You // Who Are You? // TPR
*Duncan Hopkins // Foxy Trot // Who Are You? // TPR
*Duncan Hopkins // We Salute The Night // Who Are You? // TPR
Ingrid Laubrock // Anticipation // The Last Quiet Place // Pyroclastic
Ingrid Laubrock // Grammy Season // The Last Quiet Place // Pyroclastic
*Francois Bourassa // Pooloop // Twirl // Effendi
Gary Burton/Chick Corea (historical segment) // Senor Mouse // Crystal Silence The ECM Recordings 1972-79 // ECM
Gary Burton/Chick Corea (historical segment) // Bud Powell // Crystal Silence.... // ECM
Gary Burton/Chick Corea (historical segment) // Crystal Silence // Crystal Silence... // ECM
Gary Burton/Chick Corea (historical segment) // Tweak // Crystal Silence... // ECM
Walter Smith III // Pup - Pow // return to casual // Blue Note
Walter Smith III // Shine // return to casual // Blue Note
Walter Smith III // Mother Stands For Comfort // return to casual // Blue Note
*James McGowan // Internal Conflict // Reaching In // Self-Released
*James McGowan // Grief And Despair // Reaching In // Self-Released
*James McGowan // Time To Rise // Reaching In // Self-Released
Wadada Leo Smith // Tony Williams // Fire Illuminations // Kabell Records
Yelena Eckemoff // Man And His Fish // Lonely Man And His Fish // L&H Production
June 28th, 2023
Some "hot off the press" new albums today, starting with saxophonist James Brandon Lewis. Then pianist David Virelles, bassist Paul Novotny with pianist Robi Botos, saxophonist Tineke Postma, keys, bass and leader Joel Goodman, the trio of Jean-Michel Pilc, Francois Mouton and Ari Hoenig, GoGo Penguin and bassist Duncan Hopkins. The historical segment was (yet another) new release of Bill Evans in Europe during the '60s.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
James Brandon Lewis // Foreground // Eye Of I // Anti
James Brandon Lewis // Someday We'll All Be Free // Eye Of I // Anti
James Brandon Lewis // The blues Still Blossoms // Eye Of I // Anti
David Virelles // Uncommon Sense // Carta // Intakt
David Virelles // Confidencial // Carta // Intakt
David Virelles // Lamento Taino // Carta // Intakt
*Paul Novotny & Robi Botos // Summertime // Summertime In Leith // Triplet
*Paul Novotny & Robi Botos // The Flick // Summertime In Leith // Triplet
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Come Rain Or Shine // Treasures: Solos, Trios & Orchestra Recordings From Denmark (1965-1969) // Elemental
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Someday My Prince... // Treasures:... // Elemental
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Very Early // Treasures:... // Elemental
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Intro To Waltz For Debbie // Treasures:... // Elemental
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Waltz For Debbie // Treasures:... // Elemental
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Stella By Starlight // Treasures:... // Elemental
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Nardis // Treasures:... // Elemental
Tineke Postma // Sankalpa // Aria // Edition
Tineke Postma // Frede // Aria // Edition
Tineke Postma // The Sky Is Everywhere // Aria // Edition
Joel Goodman // What Dreamers Dream // An Exquisite Moment // Self-Produced
Joel Goodman // An Exquisire Moment // An Exquisite Moment // Self-Produced
*Pilc Moutin Hoenig // Impressions // YOU Are The Song // Justin Time
*Pilc Moutin Hoenig // The Song Is You // YOU Are The Song // Justin Time
*Pilc Moutin Hoenig // Straight No Chaser // YOU Are The Song // Justin Time
GoGo Penguin // Last Breath // Everything Is Going To Be OK // XXIM
GoGo Penguin // You're Stronger Than You Think // Everything Is Going To Be OK // XXIM
GoGo Penguin // Parasite // Everything Is Going To Be OK // XXIM
GoGo Penguin // Sanctuary // Everything Is Going To Be OK // XXIM
*Duncan Hopkins // St. Catherines Suite - Montebello Who Are You? // TPR
June 21st, 2023
First day of summer, National Indigenous Peoples Day, Jazz Festival in Winnipeg, and lots of great jazz. The band Artemis started, then drummer Phil Haynes, Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop (here on the 22nd), Winnipeg pianist Will Bonness (here on the 23rd), Montreal pianist Gentiane MG (here on the 24th), soprano players Sam Newsome and David Liebman, guitarist Julian Lage and the UK trio GoGo Penguin. The historical segment was a terrific album from 1990 - Australian band Clarion Fracture Zone.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Artemis // Lighs Away From Home // In Real Time // Blue Note
Artemis // Timber // In Real Time // Blue Note
Phil Haynes // Gathering // Coda(s) // Corner Store
Phil Haynes // The Universal E // Coda(s) // Corner Store
Phil Haynes // DL Five // Coda(s) // Corner Store
Phil Haynes // Beloved Refracted // Coda(s) // Corner Store
*Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop // Smile // Abundance // Anzic
*Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop // Abundance Overrture // Abundance // Anzic
*Will Bonness // Odd Serenade // Is This A Dream? // Self-Released
*Will Bonness // Don't Fence Me In // Is This A Dream? // Self-Released
*Gentiane MG // Little Tree // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR
*Gentiane MG // Burning Candle // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR
*Gentiane MG // Epilogue // Walls Made Of Glazz // TPR
Clarion Fracture Zone // Blue Shift // Blue Shift // ABC Records
Clarion Fracture Zone // Moeshoeshoe The First // Blue Shift // ABC Records
Clarion Fracture Zone // The Wild Uproar // Blue Shift // ABC Records
Clarion Fracture Zone // Feather Star // Blue Shift // ABC Records
Clarion Fracture Zone // Samba Nova // Blue Shift // ABC Records
Clarion Fracture Zone // Spice Island // Blue Shift // ABC Records
Sam Newsome/David Liebman // Improvisation No. 1 // Soprano-Logue // Self-Released
Julian Lage // Everything Helps // The Layers // Blue Note
Julian Lage // Double Southpaw // The Layers // Blue Note
Julian Lage // Missing Voices // The Layers // Blue Note
GoGo Penguin // Everything Is Going to Be OK // Everything Is Going To Be OK // XXIM Records
GoGo Penguin // We May Not Stay // Everything Is Going To Be OK // XXIM
June 14th, 2023
A Canadian jazz program today, highlighted by an on air interview with Ernesto Cervini whose band Turboprop will be in Winnipeg next week on June 22nd as part of the jazz festival... Winnipegger Will Bonness (here on June 23rd) started today, followed by pianist Jean-Michel Pilc and then Winnipeg guitarist Aaron Shorr. After the interview with Ernesto, three tracks from his Juno winning album. Then trumpeter Jacques Kuba Sequin, bassist Artie Roth, clarinetist Francois Houle, pianist Gentiane MG (here on June 24th), and a bit of guitarist Avi Granite.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Will Bonness // Blood Count // Is This A Dream? // Self-Released
*Will Bonness // Rapture // Is This A Dream? // Self-Released
*Will Bonness // Reverie // Is This A Dream? // Self-Released
*Jean-Michel Pilc // Mr. PC // Alive 2 // Justin time
*Aaron Shorr // Fantasy // Omand's Creek // Self-Produced
*Aaron Shorr // How Do We Get Here // Omand's Creek // Self-Produced
*Aaron Shorr // If You Could See Me Now // Omand's Creek // Self-Produced
*Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop // The Ten Thousand Things // Abundance // Anzic
*Ernesto Cervini's Turpoprop // Gramps // Abundance // Anzic
*Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop // Song For Cito // Abundance // Anzic
*Jacques Kuba Seguin // La Danse Du Hasard // Parfum No. 1 // ODD SOUND
*Jacques Kuba Seguin // Promesse De Souvenirs // Parfum No. 1 // ODD SOUND
*Artie Roth // Second Moment // Resonants // TPR
*Artie Roth // Flies With Butterflies // Resonants // TPR
*Francois Houle Genera Sextet // Stand By // In Memoriam // Clean Feed
*Francois Houle Genera Sextet // Requiem For KP // In Memoriam // Claen Feed
*Francois Houle Genera Sextet // Ekphrasis // In Memoriam // Clean Feed
*Gentiane MG // Contemplating Joy // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR
*Gentiane MG // Little Tree // Walls Made Of glass // TPR
*Avi Granite // Misanthropic Vindaloo // (partial only) Operator // Pet Mantis
June 7th, 2023
Trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith started today. Then Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop, GoGo Penguin from Manchester England, The Bad Plus, Montreal pianist Gentiane MG, saxophonist Brian McCarthy and the adventurous band Kaze. The historical segment was suggested by my wife - she said 'Why not Count Basie?" So there you go.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Wadada Leo Smith // Ntozake // Fire Illuminations // Kabell Records
*Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop // Ranthem // Rev // Anzic
*Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop // Arc Of Instability // Rev // Anzic
GoGo Penguin // Glow // Everything Is Going To Be OK // XXIM Records
GoGo Penguin // Friday Film Special // Everything Is... // XXIM
GoGo Penguin // Soon Comes Night // Everything Is... // XXIM
GoGo Penguin // An Unbroken Thread Of Awareness // Everything Is... // XXIM
The Bad Plus // You Won't See Me Before I Come Back // The Bad Plus // Edition
The Bad Plus // Sick Fire // The Bad Plus // Edition
The Bad Plus // Stygian Pools // The Bad Plus // Edition
Count Basie (historical segment) // Down For The Count // Count Basie Compact Jazz // Vedrve
Count Basie (historical segment) // Corner Pocket // ... Compact Jazz // Verve
Count Basie (historical segment) // Blues Backstage // ... Compact Jazz // Verve
Count Basie (historical segment) // April In Paris // ... Compact Jazz // Verve
Count Basie (historical segment) // One O'Clock Jump // ... Compact Jazz // Verve
Count Basie (historical segment) // St Louis Blues // ... Compact Jazz // Verve
Count Basie (historical segment) // Tickle Toe // ... Compact Jazz // Verve
*Gentiane MG // The Moon, The Sun, The Truth // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR
*Gentiane MG // Mesanges // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR
*Gentiane MG // Un Pied En Dehors Du Nid // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR
Brian McCarthy // Flux // AFTER/LIFE // Truth Revolution Recording Collective
Brian McCarthy // Kepler's Law // AFTER/LIFE // Truth Revolution...
Kaze // Kappa // Sand Storm // Libra
Kaze // Under The Feet // Sand Storm // Libra
May 31st, 2023
Toronto drummer/leader Ernesto Cervini is coming to Winnipeg for the Jazz Festival this year. Today's program stated with Ernesto's Juno award album . Then Japanese vibraphonist Taiko Saito, trombonist Marshall Gilkes, the quartet called Kneebody, saxophonist George Winstone with guitarist Ben Monder, guitarist Brandon Seabrook and pianist Billy Childs. The heritage segment was the extraordinary 1958 precursor to Ornette Coleman's triumph in NY in 1959.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Ernesto Cervini // The Queen // Abundance // Anzic
*Ernesto Cervini // Tadd's Delight // Abundance // Anzic
*Ernesto Cervini // My Shining Hour // Abundance // Anzic
Taiko Saito // Uneri // Tears Of A Cloud // Trouble In The East
Taiko Saito // Underground // Tears Of A Cloud // Trouble In The East
Taiko Saito // Rain // Tears Of A Cloud // Trouble In The East
Marshall Gilkes // Part II Up And Down // Cyclic Journey // Alternate Side Records
Marshall Gilkes // Part III The Calm // Cyclic Journey // Alternate Side
Marshall Gilkes // Part IV Go Get It // Cyclic Journey // Alternate Side
Kneebody // Spectra // Live At Le Crescent // Edition
Kneebody // Uprising // Live At Le Crescent // Edition
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Klactoveesedstene // Complete Live At The Hillcrest Club // Gambit Records
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // The Blessing // Complete Live At The Hillcrest Club // Gambit
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Ramblin' // Complete Live At The Hillcrest Club // Gambit
George Winstone & Ben Monder // Part I // Odysseus // Self-Released
George Winstone & Ben Monder // Part II // Odysseus // Self-Released
George Winstone & Ben Monder // Part III // Odysseus // Self-Released
Brandon Seabrook // I Wanna Be Chlorophllyed I // brutalovechamp // Pyroclastic
Brandon Seabrook // I Wanna Be Chlorophllyed II // brutalovechamp // Pyroclastic
Billy Childs // The Winds Of Change // The Winds Of Change // Mack Avenue
Billy Childs // The Black Angel // The Winds Of Change // Mack Avenue
May 24th, 2023
Winnipeg guitarist Aaron Shorr started today with an album referencing a west end Winnipeg creek. After that saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock, Manchester England's GoGo Penguin, Trumpeter Jacques Cuba sequin, the band Artemis, saxophonist Walter Smith III, and pianist Yelena Eckemoff. The historical segment was another sample of the 4CD release of Miles Davis over the years at Newport in the US and in Europe.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title album Label
*Aaron Shorr // Chi Chi // Omand's Creek // Self-Produced
*Aaron Shorr // Omand's Creek // Omand's Creek // Self-Produced
Ingrid Laubrock // Afterglow // The Last Quiet Place // Pyroclastic
Ingrid Laubrock // Chant II // The Last Quiet Place // Pyroclastic
GoGo Penguin // You're Stronger Than You Think // Everything Is Going To Be OK // XXIM Records
GoGo Penguin // Glimmerings // Everything Is Going To Be OK // XXIM Records
GoGo Penguin // Saturnine // Everything Is Going To Be OK // XXIM Records
*Jacques Kuba Seguin // Rencontre Au Berceau // Parfum N. 1 // ODD SOUND
*Jacques Kuba Seguin // Je Suis La // Parfum N. 1 // ODD SOUND
*Jacques Kuba Seguin // Ephemere // Parfum N. 1 // ODD SOUND
*Jacques Kuba Seguin // Candeur // Parfum N. 1 // ODD SOUND
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Spoken Intro by Ronnie Scott // Miles Davis At Newport 1955-75: The Bootleg Series Vol. 4 // Columbia/Legacy
Miles Davis (historical segment) // If // Miles Davis At Newport 1955-1975: The Bootleg Series Vol. 4 // Columbia/Legacy
Miles Davis (historical segment) // It's About That Time // ...At Newport 1955-1975... // Columbia/Legacy
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Bitches Brew // ..At Newport 1955-1975... // Col./Legacy
Artemis // Slink // In Real Time // Blue Note
Artemis // Balance Of Time // In Real Time // Blue Note
Walter Smith III // Contra // Return To Casual // Blue Note
Walter Smith III // River Styx // Return To Casual // Blue Note
Yelena Eckemoff // Lonely Man // Lonely Man And His Fish // L&H Production
Yelena Eckemoff // Pet Store // Lonely Man And His Fish // L&H Production
Yelena Eckemoff // First Evening At Home // Lonely Man And His Fish // L&H Production
May 17th, 2023
Last week's program was hosted by Scott Price as I was unavailable. Thanks to Scott for doing a great job. Today started with bassist/composer Artie Roth. Then guitarist Brandon Seabrook, saxophonist Brian McCarthy, bassist Duncan Hopkins, Trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith, clarinetist Francois Houle and the Genera Sextet, and trombonist Marshall Gilkes. The historical segment was the 1967 album by Thelonious Monk - Straight No Chaser. (Trivia note - today marked 24,000 tracks of music played on Voyage.)
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Artie Roth // Sound And Sky // Resonants // TPR
*Artie Roth // Sky Blues // Resonants // TPR
*Artie Roth // Circle Maker // Resonants // TPR
Brandon Seabrook // brutalovechamp // brutalovechamp // Pyroclastic
Brian McCarthy // Nebula Mastered // AFTER/LIFE // Truth Revolution Recording Collective
Brian McCarthy // The Beginning Mastered // AFTER/LIFE // Truth Revolution....
*Duncan Hopkins // Who Are You // Who Are You // TPR
*Duncan Hopkins // Foxy Trot // Who Are You // TPR
*Duncan Hopkins // We Salute The Night // Who Are You // TPR
Thelonious Monk (historical segment) // Locomotive // Straight No Chaser // Columbia
Thelonious Monk (historical segment) // Straight No Chaser // Straight No Chaser // Columbia
Thelonious Monk (historical segment) // Japanese Folk Song // Straight No Chaser // Columbia
Wadada Leo Smith // Muhammad Ali's Spiritual Horizon // Fire Illuminations // Kabell Records
Wadada Leo Smith // Fire Illuminations Within Light Particles // Fire Illuminations // Kabell
Wadada Leo Smith // Muhammad Ali And George Forman Rumble In Zaire Africa // Fire Illuminations // Kabell
*Francois Houle Genera Sextet // Song L // In Memoriam // Clean Feed
*Francois Houle Genera Sextet // Deep River // In Memoriam // Clean Feed
*Francois Houle Genera Sextet // Chorale // In Memoriam // Clean Feed
Marshall Gilkes // Cyclic Journey Part I // Cyclic Journey // Alternate Side Records
May 3rd, 2023
The "new" Bad Plus started today, followed by Montreal pianist Jean-Michel Pilc, vibraphonist Taiko Saito, guitarist Harry Bartlett, Vancouver clarinetist/composer Francois Houle and the Genera Sextet, Toronto drummer/composer Ernesto Cervini and trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith. Miles Davis at Newport with a cast of greats was the historical segment.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
The Bad Plus // Motivations II // The Bad Plus // Edition
The Bad Plus // Sun Wall // The Bad Plus // Edition
The Bad Plus // Not Even Close To Far Off // The Bad Plus // Edition
*Jean-Michel Pilc // Someday My Priince... // Alive 2 // Justin Time
*Jean-Michel Pilc // My Romance // Alive 2 // Justin Time
Taiko Saito // Daichi // Tears Of A Cloud // Trouble In The East Records
Taiko Saito // Sound Gradation // Tears Of A Cloud // Trouble In The East
*Harry Bartlett // The Incident At Blood Bay // Wildwood // harrybartlettmusic
*Harry Bartlett // Sailing Over Troubled Waters // Wildwood // harrybartlettmusic
*Harry Bartlett // Story Book P{icture // Wildwood // harrybartlettmusic
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Spoken Introduction // At Newport 1955-1975: The Bootleg Series Vol. 4 // Columbia Legacy
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Hackensack // At Newport 1955-1975... // Columbia Legacy
Miles Davis (historical segment) // All Blues // At Newport 1955-1975...// Columbia Legacy
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Footprints //At Newport 1955-1975... // Columbia Legacy
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Miles Runs The Voodoo Down // At Newport 1955-1975... // Columbia Legacy
*Francois Houle Genera Sextet // This Tune // In Memoriam // Clean Feed
*Francois Houle Genera Sextet // Gish Gallop // In Memoriam // Clean Feed
*Francois Houle Genera Sextet // Scarlet // In Memoriam // Clean Feed
*Ernesto Cervini // Bella Bella // Joy // TPR Records
*Ernesto Cervini // Peter Morrow // Joy // TPR Records
*Ernesto Cervini // The Beautiful Mystery // Joy // TPR Records
*Ernesto Cervini // Ruth's Rosa // Joy // TPR Records
Wadada Leo Smith // Song For World Forgiveness // A Love Sonnet For Billie Holiday // TUM
April 26th, 2023
Saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock started today. Then guitarist Will Bernard, trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith , guitarist Avi Granite, trumpeter Jacques Kuba Seguin, the Carn Davidson 9, vibist Stefan Bauer and a bit of Tomas Fujiwara's 31 minute title track from a new EP. The historical segment was a new release of a 1979 recording from the Netherlands.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Ingrid Laubrock // The Last Quiet Place // The Last Quiet Place // Pyroclastic
Ingrid Laubrock // Delusions // The Last Quiet Place // Pyroclastic
Will Bernard // Still Drinkin? // Pond Life // Independent
Will Bernard // Pond Life // Pond Life // Independent
Will Bernard // Four Is More // Pond Life // Independent
Wadada Leo Smith // Tony Williams // Fire Illuminations // Kabell Records
*Avi Granite // Ubiquitous Miles // Operator // Pet Mantis
*Avi Granite // The Long Tomorrow // Operator // Pet Mantis
*Avi Granite // Good Deal // Operator // Pet Mantis
Chet Baker (historical segment) // Beautiful Black Eyes // Blue Room // Jazz Detective
Chet Baker (historical segment) // Oh You Crazy Moon // Blue Room // Jazz Detective
Chet Baker (historical segment) // The Best Thing For You //Blue Room // Jazz Detective
Chet Baker (historical segment) // Nardis // Blue Room // Jazz Detective
*Jacques Kuba Seguin // La Danse du Hasard // Parfum No. 1 // ODD SOUND
*Jacques Kuba Seguin // Promesse De Souvenirs // Parfum No. 1 // ODD SOUND
*Carn Davidson 9 // Swept Out To Sea (For Dad) // The History Of Us // Three Pines
*Carn Davidson 9 // Wisely If Sincerely // The History Of Us // Three Pines
Stefan Bauer // Trinidad // Organic Earfood // JazzSick
Stefan Bauer // Organic Earfood // Organic Earfood // JazzSick
Tomas Fujiwara // March On (partial only) // March On // Firehouse 12
April 19th, 2023
A terrific new album with Vancouver clarinetist and composer Francois Houle and his Genera Sextet started today. Then the Composers Collective Big Band out of Toronto, the two guitars of Joel Harrison and Anthony Pirog, bassist Trevor Dunn, Montreal bassoonist Melissa Pipe with her debut album as leader, pianist Cory Smythe, symphonic jazz orchestra led by Emiliano Sampaio, pianist Billy Childs and the band Kneebody. The historical segment was classic Nina Simone.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Francois Houle Genera Sextet // Stand By // In Memoriam // Clean Feed
*Francois Houle Genera Sextet // Requiem For KP // In Memoriam // Clean Feed
*Francois Houle Genera Sextet // Ekphrasis // In Memoriam // Clean Feed
*The Composers Collective Big Band // Non-Sequitur // The Toronto Project // Self-Produced
*The Composers Collective Big Band // Presto Gate // The Toronto Project // Self-Produced
*The Composers Collective Big Band // Spadina // The Toronto Project // Self-Produced
Joel Harrison & Anthony Pirog // Desert Solitaire // The Great Mirage // AGS Recordings
Joel Harrison & Anthony Pirog // It Slipped Through My Fingers // The Great Mirage // AGS
Joel Harrison & Anthony Pirog // Last Rose Of Summer // The Great Mirage // AGS
Trevor Dunn // Secours Meurtriers // Seances // Pyroclastic
Trevor Dunn // Restore All Things // Seances // Pyroclastic
Nina Simone (historical segment) // I Loves You Porgy // Gold // Verve Reissue
Nina Simone (historical segment) // Mississippi Goddam // Gold // Verve Reissue
Nina Simone (historical segment) // See Line Woman // Gold // Verve Reissue
Nina Simone (historical segment) // Ne Me Quitte Pas // Gold // Verve Reissue
Nina Simone (historical segment) // Strange Fruit // Gold // Verve Reissue
Nina Simone (historical segment) // Don't Explain // Gold // Verve Reissue
Nina Simone (historical segment) // Images // Gold // Verve Reissue
Nina Simone (historical segment) // Take Me to The Water // Gold // Verve Reissue
Nina Simone (historical segment) // Four Women // Gold // Verve Reissue
*Melissa Pipe // Complainte du Vent // Of What Remains // ODD SOUND
*Melissa Pipe // La Part Des Anges // Of What Remains // ODD SOUND
*Melissa Pipe // In Due Time // Of What Remains // ODD SOUND
Cory Smythe // Liquiform 1 // Smoke Gets In... // Pyroclastic
Cory Smythe // Smoke Gets In ...1 // Smoke Gets In... // Pyroclatsic
Emiliano Sampiao // Between Dances // We Have A Dream // Self-Released
Billy Childs // Master Of The Game // The Winds Of Change // Mack Avenue
Billy Childs // Crystal Properies // The Winds Of Change // Mack Avenue
Kneebody // The Non-Profit Prince Of Lexington // Live At Le Crescent // Edition
April 12th, 2023
(Last week was an archived edition as I could not get to the station)
Today I dedicated my show to the memory of a man who was an amazing part of the arts community in Winnipeg and who died on Monday. His name is Danny Schur - perhaps best known for creating the musical and movie called Strike, referencing the 1919 Winnipeg general strike. His legacy will live on.
Trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith started today, followed by saxophonists Marius Neset and Ingrid Laubrock. Then pianist Benoit Delbecq, Canadian icon Jane Bunnett and the band Maqueque, trombonist William Carn and vibraphonist Patricia Brennan. The historical segment was classic trumpet album from 1970 by Fred Hubbard. Thinking of Danny Schur, the last piece was called Heroyam Slava - Ukrainian for "Glory To the Heroes".
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Wadada Leo Smith // Ntozake // Fire Illuminations // Kabell Records
Marius Neset // Hearts // Happy // ACT
Marius Neset // Island // Happy // ACT
Marius Neset // Diamonds // Happy // ACT
Ingrid Laubrock // Anticipation // The Last Quiet Place // Pyroclastic
Ingrid Laubrock // Grammy Season // The Last Quiet Place // Pyroclastic
Benoit Delbecq // Havn En Havre // The Weight Of Light // Pyroclastic
Benoit Delbecq // Chemin Sur Le Crest // The Weight Of Light // Pytoclastic
Benoit Delbecq // Au Fil De La Parole // The Weight Of Light // Pyroclastic
*Jane Bunnett And Maqueque // Sierra // Playing With Fire // Linus Entertainment
*Jane Bunnett And Maqueque // Daniela's Theme // Playing With Fire // Linus
*Jane Bunnett And Maqueque // A God Unknown // Playing With Fire // Linus
Freddie Hubbard (historical segment) // Red Clay // Red Clay // CTI
Freddie Hubbard (historical segment) // Delphia // Red Clay // CTI
Freddie Hubbard (historical segment) // Suite Sioux // Red Clay // CTI
Freddie Hubbard (historical segment) // The Intrepid Fox // Red Clay // CTI
*William Carn // Breathe In // Choices // Self-Produced
*William Carn // The Inertia Of Complacency // Choices // Self-Produced
*William Carn // Heroyam Slava // Choices // Self-Produced
*William Carn // Get Up // Choices // Self-Produced
Patricia Brennan // Robbin // More Touch // Pyroclastic
Patricia Brennan // Sizigia // More Touch // Pyroclastic
*William Carn // Heroyam Slava // Choices // Self-Produced
March 29th, 2023
Guitarist Will Bernard started today. Then Montreal pianist Jean-Michel Pilc, saxophonist Chris Potter, trumpeter Jacques Kuba Seguin, alto player Luis Deniz. the Long Gone Quartet pianist Billy Childs and the duet of pianists Hilario Duran and David Virelles. The historical segment was classic John Coltrane, the only jazz musician to be venerated as a saint.
Artist Track Title Album Label
Will Bernard // Poor Man's Speedball // Pond Life // Independent
Will Bernard // Type A // Pond Life // Independent
Will Bernard // Surds // Pond Life // Independent
*Jean-Michel Pilc // All The Things You Are // Alive (2) // Justin Time
Chris Potter // Olha Maria // Got The Keys To The Kingdom // Edition
Chris Potter // Got The Keys... // Got The Keys.. // Edition
*Jacques Kuba Seguin // Rencontre Au Berceau // Parfum No. 1 // ODD SOUND
*Jacques Kuba Seguin // Je Suis Lá // Parfum No. 1 // ODD SOUND
*Jacques Kuba Seguin // Ephemere // Parfum No. 1 // ODD SOUND
*Jacques Kuba Seguin // Candeur // Parfum No. 1 // ODD SOUND
John Coltrane (historical segment) // A Love Supreme Pt. 1 //The Very Best Of... // Impulse
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Naima // The Very Best... // Impulse
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Afro-Blue // The Very Best... // Impulse
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Impressions // The Very Best... // Impulse
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Alabama // The Very Best... // Impulse
*Luis Deniz // Dutch Flower // El Tinajon // Modica Music
*Luis Deniz // Strong And Together // El Tinajon // Modica Music
*Luis Deniz // Conga Para Florida // El Tinajon // Modica Music
Long Gone Quartet // Rejoice // Long Gone // Nonesuch
Billy Childs // The Great Western Loop // The Winds Of Change // Mack Avenue
Billy Childs // The End Of Innocence // The Winds Of Change // Mack Avenue
*Hiloario Duran & David Virelles // Punto Cubano #1. // Front Street Duets // Alma Records
March 22nd, 2023
Welcome to Spring - the historical segment was Bill Evans album You Must Believe in Spring. To start was Toronto trombonist William Carn. Then the groups Kneebody and Pretzil Stex, Pianist Satoko Fujii's group Kaze with laptop expert Ikue Mori. Then two versions of the same tune - first by the guitars of John Abercrombie and John Parricelli, and then by pianist Bill Evans as a segue to the historical segment. The guitars of Joel Harrison and Anthony Pirog, then the guitar of Avi Granite, and vibraphonist Patricia Brennan rounded out the show.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*William Carn // Get Up // Choices // Self-Produced
*William Carn // Goodbye Old Friend // Choices // Self-Produced
*William Carn // The Gift // Choices // Self-Produced
Kneebody // Spectra // Live At Le Crescent // Edition
Kneebody // Drum Battle // Live At Le Crescent // Edition
*Pretzil Stex // Listen Linda // Garden Variety // Ropeadope
*Pretzil Stex // Nightinveils // Garden Variety // Ropeadope
*Pretzil Stex // We Do Know The Time // Garden Variety // Ropeadope
Kaze & Ikue Mori // Masoandro Mitsaka // Crustal Movement // Circum/Libra
John Abercrombie et al // Love Theme From Spartacus // It Takes Two // CAM Jazz
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Love Theme From Spartacus // Bill Evans' Finest Hour // Verve/UMG
Bill Evans (historical segment) // B Minor Waltz // You Must Believe In Spring // WarnerBros.
Bill Evans (historical segment) // You Must Believe In Spring // You Must Believe... // Warner Bros.
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Gary's Theme // You Must Believe... // Warner Bros.
Bill Evans (historical segment) // We Will Meet Again // You Must Believe... // Warner Bros.
Bill Evans (historical segment) // The Peacocks // You Must Believe... // Warner Bros.
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Freddie Freeloader // You Must Believe... // Warner Bros.
Joel Harrison & Anthony Pirog // The Great Mirage // The Great Mirage // AGS Recordings
Joel Harrison & Anthony Pirog // Critical Conversation // The Great Mirage // AGS Recordings
Joel Harrison & Anthony Pirog // There's Never Enough Time // The Great Mirage // AGS Recordings
*Avi Granite // Crushing Beans // Operator // Pet Mantis Records
*Avi Granite // Voracious // Operator // Pet Mantis Records
*Avi Granite // My Sunken Ship // Operator // Pet Mantis Records
Patricia Brennan // Convergences // More Touch // Pyroclastic
Patricia Brennan // Robbin (partial only) // More Touch // Pyroclastic
March 15th, 2023
Saxophonist Chris Potter started today. Then pianist/composer Satoko Fujii with guitarist Otomo Yoshihide, pianists Jean-Michel Pilc and Billy Childs, soprano and flute player Jane Bunnett and her women's band Maqueque, Australian pianist Andrea Keller, bassist Lauren Falls and saxophonist James Brandon Lewis. The historical segment was the one and only Dizzy Gillespie.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title album Label
Chris Potter // You Gotta Move // Got The Keys To The Kingdom // Edition
Satoko Fujii & Otomo Yoshihide // Perpetual Motion IV //Perpetual Motion // Ayler Records
*Jean-Michel Pilc // Freedom Jazz // Alive (2) // Justin Time
*Jean-Michel Pilc // Eleanor Rigby // Alive (2) // Justin Time
Billy Childs // The Winds Of Change // The Winds Of Change // Mack Avenue
Dizzy Gillespie (historical segment) // Manteca // Verve Jazz Masters 10: Dizzy Gillespie // Verve
Dizzy Gillespie (historical segment) // November Afternoon // Verve Jazz Masters ... // Verve
Dizzy Gillespie (historical segment) // A Night In Tunisia // Verve Jazz Masters... // Verve
Dizzy Gillespie (historical segment) // Trumpet Blues // Verve Jazz Masters... // Verve
Dizzy Gillespie (historical segment) // Swing Low... // Compact Jazz // Verve
Dizzy Gillespie (historical segment) // Cool Breeze // Compacrt Jazz // Verve
*Jane Bunnett & Maqueque // Human Race // Playing With Fire // Linus Entertainment
*Jane Bunnett & Maqueque // Tempus Fugit // Playing With Fire // Linus
Andrea Keller // Treasured Angels // Curates Monday Nights At The Jazzlab: Volume 3 PATSy // Self-Produced
Andrea Keller // Broken Reflection // Curates Monday Nights... // Self-Produced
*Lauren Falls // Disagree To Disagree // A Little Louder Now // Self-Produced
*Lauren Falls // T.T.B, // A Little Louder Now // Self-Produced
James Brandon Lewis // Molecular // MSM Molecular Systemic Music Live // Pyroclastic
March 8th, 2023
Ironically, last week I played some Wayne Shorter and commented on how nice it was that the "master" was still among us. Then of course came Thursday last week and Shorter was gone. Today after the first albums to cover some current releases, the final two hours or so were devoted to a tribute to the great Wayne Shorter. Subjectively chosen from his huge body of work, I tried to cover some of the important music gifted to us by this extraordinary man. Trumpeter Jacques Cuba Seguin started, followed by guitarist Will Bernard and violinist Don Macdonald.. After that, it was Shorter. Thanks for the memories....
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Jacques Kuba Seguin // La Danse Du Hasard // Perfume No. 1 // ODD Sound
*Jacques Kuba Seguin // Promesse De Souvenirs // Perfume No. 1 // ODD Sound
Will Bernard // Moving Target // Pond Life // Independent
Will Bernard // That Day // Pond Life // Independent
Will Bernard // Motooz // Pond Life // Independent
Will Bernard // Lake Of Greater Remnants // Pond Life // Independent
*Don Macdonald // Bembe // Shifting Sands // Bandcamp
*Don Macdonald // Atacama // Shifting Sands // Bandcamp
*Don Macdonald // Homecoming // Shifting Sands // Bandcamp
Wayne Shorter // JuJu // JuJu // Blue Note
Wayne Shorter // Black Nile // The Classic Blue Note Recordings // Blue Note
Wayne Shorter // Speak No Evil // The Classic ... // Blue Note
Wayne Shorter // Infant Eyes // The Classic... // Blue note
Wayne Shorter // Witch Hunt // The Classic... // Blue Note
Wayne Shorter // Footprints // The Classic... // Blue Note
Miles Davis // Nefertiti // Miles Smiles // Columbia
Miles Davis // Footprints // Miles Smiles // Columbia
Weather Report // Birdland // Heavy Weather // Columbia
Weather Report // A Remark You Made // Heavy Weather // Columbia
Wayne Shorter // Zero Gravity To The 10th Power // Withourt A Net // Blue Note
Weather Report // Thanks For The Memory // 8:30 // Sony BMG
Miles Davis // Sanctuary // Bitches Brew // Columbia
March 1st, 2023
A great new album by saxophonist Chris Potter started today. Then pianist Jean-Michel Pilc, drummer/leader Ernesto Cervini, saxophonist Wayne Shorter with the Grammy solo from this year, pianist Jan Lundgren, saxophonist George Winstone with guitarist Ben Monder, and the Leap Day Trio. The historical segment was the 1964 live album with Miles Davis.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Chris Potter // Klactoveedsedstene // Got The Keys To The Kingdom // Edition
Chris Potter // Blood Count // Got The Keys To The Kingdom // Edition
*Jean-Michel Pilc // Alive // Alive (1) // Justin Time
*Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop // The Libertine // Rev // Anzic
*Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop // Granada Bus // Rev // Anzic
*Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop // No Rain // Rev // Anzic
Wayne Shorter et al // Endangered Species // Live At The Detroit Jazz Festival // Candid
Jan Lundgren // Gladjen Blomster // Into The Night // ACT
Jan Lundgren // Asta // Into The Night // ACT
Jan Lundgren // Preambule // Into The Night // ACT
Miles Davis (historical segment) // All Blues // My Funny Valentine... // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // So What // My Funny Valentine... // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Walkin' // My Funny Valentine... // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Seven Steps To Heaven // My Funny Valentine... // Columbia
George Winstone/Ben Monder // Part VIII // Odysseus // Self-Released
George Winstone/Ben Monder // Part IX // Odysseus // Self-Released
Leap Day Trio // Dewey Spirit // Live At The Cafe Bohemia // Giant Step Arts
The last two weeks were CKUW's annual Fundrive to raise money to continue this great community radio station. The items below were played often as background to Fundrive pitches and little background info was offered. I'm delighted to say that over the two weeks Voyage raised just over $2500 for the station. Thanks to all who contributed. Next week will be back to "normal".
February 15th, 2023
Stan Getz // Voyage // Voyage // Blackhawk
Wayne Shorter // Endangered Species // Live At The Detroit Jazz Festival // Candid
*Ernesto Cervini // Three Pines // Joy // TPR
*Ernesto Cervini // Surprised By Joy // Joy // TPR
Miles Davis // My Funny Valentine // 1964 Concert //Columbia
Jonathan and Darlene Edwards // Take The A Train // ...Greatest Hits // Corinthian
Duke Ellington // Take The A Train // Ellington Uptown // Columbia
George Winstone & Ben Monder // Part I // Odysseus // Self-Released
George Winstone & Ben Monder // Part II // Odysseus // Self-Released
George Winstone & Ben Monder // Part III // Odysseus // Self-Released
John Coltrane // Naima // Giant Steps // Impulse
John Coltrane // Giant Steps // Giant Steps // Impulse
Joey Alexander // Giant Steps // My Favorite Things // Motema
Maria Schneider // Wrygly // Evanescence // ArtistShare
February 22nd 2023
Manny Albam // Minor Matters // Jazz Greats Of Our Time // MCA Records
Quinsin Nachoff // Toy Piano Meditation // Flux // Whirlwind
Miles Davis // Teo // Someday My Prince... // Columbia
Stan Kenton // Fuego Cubano // Cuban Fire // Capitol
Stan Kenton // La Suerte De Los Tontos // Cuban Fire // Capitol
*WJO // Hope Shadow Twisting Ways Part 4 // Twisting Ways // WJO Music
Jonathan And Darlene Edwards // Stayin' Alive // ...Greatest Hits // Corinthian
Maria Schneider // A World Lost // Data Lords // ArtistShare
*Pretzil Stix // Alone Together // Garden Variety // Ropeadope
*Pretzil Stix // We Do Know The Time // Garden Variety // Ropeadope
Chick Corea/Gary Burton // Crystal Silence // Crystal Silence // ECM
Miles Davis // Someday My Prince... (partial only) // Someday My Prince... // Columbia
February 8th, 2023
Winnipeg born drummer Curtis Nowosad started today with four tracks - two from each recent albums - one "straight" so to speak, the other a remix of the same playlist. Then the Long Gone Quartet (Redman, Mehldau, Blade, McBride), Juno nominated (William)Carn (Tara)Davidson 9, pianist Cory Smythe getting smoke in his eyes, Juno nominated bassist Lauren Falls, Juno nominated alto player Luis Deniz and vibraphonist Patricia Brennan. The historical segment was a request from a long-time listener for the iconic Hot Club Of France, I was happy to oblige.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Curtis Nowosad // See Line Woman // CNRMXD // Sessionheads
*Curtis Nowosad // See Line Woman // Curtis Nowosad // Sessionheads
*Curtis Nowosad // Never Forget What They Did To Fred Hampton // CNRMXD // Sessionheads
*Curtis Nowosad // Never Forget... // Curtis Nowosad // Sessionheads
Long Gone Quartet // Kite Song // Long Gone // Nonesuch
Long Gone Quartet // Ship To Shore // Long Gone // Nonesuch
*Carn Davidson 9 // A Mother's Song // The History Of Us // Three Pines
*Carn Davidson 9 // Home // The History Of Us // Three Pines
Cory Smythe // Smoke Gets In Your Eyes 4 // Smoke Gets In Your Eyes // Pyroclastic
Cory Smythe // Smoke Gets... 5 // Smoke Gets... // Pyroclastic
Cory Smythe // Smoke Gets...6 // Smoke Gets... // Pyroclastic
Cory Smythe // Smoke Gets...7 // Smoke Gets... // Pyroclastic
*Lauren Falls // A Little Louder Now // A Little Louder Now // Self-Produced
*Lauren Falls // Jupiter // A Little Louder Now // Self-Produced
Hot Club Of France // Swing From Paris // The Very Best Of.. // Alto 2
Hot Club Of France // Ain't Misbehavin' // The Very Best Of... // Alto 2
Hot Club Of France // Lisa // The Very Best Of... // Alto 2
Hot Club Of France // Limehouse Blues // The Very Best Of... // Alto 2
Hot Club Of France // Night And Day // The Very Best Of... // Alto 2
Hot Club Of France // Billets Doux // The Very Best Of... // Alto 2
Hot Club Of France // It Don't Mean A Thing... / The Very Best Of... // Alto 2
Hot Club Of France // Swing 39 // The Very Best Of... // Alto 2
Hot Club Of France // China Boy // The Very Best Of... // Alto 2
Hot Club Of France // I Got Rhythm // The Very Best Of... // Alto 2
Hot Club Of France // Belleville // The Very Best Of... // Alto 2
Hot Club Of France // Them There Eyes // The Very Best Of... // Alto 2
Hot Club Of France // St Louis Blues // The Very Best Of... // Alto 2
*Luis Deniz // Entre Dos Ideas // El Tinajon // Modica Music
*Luis Deniz // Bolero // El Tinajon // Modica Music
*Luis Deniz // Gesture // El Tinajon // Modica Music
Patricia Brennan // Space For Hour // More Touch // Pyroclastic
February 1st, 2023
As usual there was great current jazz today, with a bit of a "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" celebration with the historic Mingus segment plus two other versions. Norwegian saxophonist Marius Nest started, followed by pianist Satoko Fujii., Toronto's Juno nominated leader Ernesto Cervini, pianist Benoit Delbecq, pianist Jean-Michel Pilc, guitarist Will Bernard and Saxophonist Noah Preminger.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Marius Neset // The Unknown // Happy // ACT
Marius Neset // A Hand To Hold // Happy // ACT
Marius Neset // Kingdom // Happy // ACT
Satoko Fujii // One Hundred Dreams Part 4 // Hyaku: One Hundred Dreams // Libra
Satoko Fujii // One Hundred Dreams Part 5 // Hyaku: One Hundred Dreams // Libra
*Ernesto Cervini // Sandalwood And Rosewater // Joy // TPR Records
*Ernesto Cervini // Clara // Joy // TPR Records
*Ernesto Cervini // Roar And Havoc // Joy // TPR Records
Benoit Delbecq // The Loop Of Chicago // The Weight Of Light // Pyroclastic
Benoit Delbecq // Anamorphoses // The Weight Of Light // Pyroclastic
Charles Mingus (historical segment) // Boogie Stop Shuffle // Mingus Ah Um // Columbia
Charles Mingus (historical segment) // Better Git It In Your Soul // Mingus Ah Um // Columbia
Charles Mingus (historical segment) // Goodbye Pork Pie Hat // Mingus Ah Um // Columbia
Jeff Beck // Goodbye Pork Pie Hat // Best Of Beck // Epic
Joni Mitchell // Goodbye Pork Pie Hat // Mingus // A&M
*Jean-Michel Pilc // All Blues // Alive (1) // Justin Time
Will Bernard // Still Drinkin? // Pond Life // Independent
Will Bernard // Pond Life // Pond Life // Independent
Will Bernard // Four Is More // Pond Life // Independent
Noah Preminger // Some Other Time // Some Other Time // Newvelle
Noah Preminger // Melancholia // Some Other Time // Newvelle
Noah Preminger // Boots Of Spanish Leather // Some Other Time // Newvelle
Charles Mingus // Pussy Cat Dues // Mingus Ah Um // Columbia
January 25th, 2023
Some neat new tracks today and a classic historical segment by Ornate Coleman. Saxophonist James Brandon Lewis started. Then Montreal pianist Kate Wyatt, New Zealand pianist Darren Pickering, pianist Cory Smythe letting smoke get in his eyes, French soprano player Emile Parisien, vibraphonist Patricia Brennan, Toronto Trombonist William Corn and saxophonist Jon Irabagon. Lots of variety.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
James Brandon Lewis // Helix // MSM Molecular Systemic Music Live // Pyroclastic
*Kate Wyatt // Antepenultimate // Artifact // Self-Released
*Kate Wyatt // Duet // Artifact // Self-Released
Darren Pickering // Simjple Ballad // Small Worlds Volume 1 // Rattle
Darren Pickering // Moody 7 // Small Worlds Volume 1 // Rattle
Darren Pickering // In The Know(er) // Small Worlds Volume 1 // Rattle
Cory Smythe // Smoke Gets In Your Eyes 3 // Smoke Gets... // Pyroclastic
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Lonely Woman // The Shape Of Jazz To Come // Atlantic
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Eventually // The Shape... // Atlantic
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Peace // The Shape... // Atlantic
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Focus On Sanity // The Shape... // Atlantic
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Congeniality // The Shape... // Atlantic
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Chronology // The Shape... // Atlantic
Emile Parisien // Prayer 4 Peace // Louise // ACT
Emile Parisien // Madagascar 2 // Louise // ACT
Patricia Brennan // Sizigia (Syzygy) // More Touch // Pyroclastic
Patricia Brennan // And There Was Light // More Touch // Pyroclastic
Patricia Brennan // Unquiet Respect // More Touch // Pyroclastic
*William Carn // The Inertia Of Complacency // Choices // Self-Produced
*William Carn // Heroyam Slava // Choices // Self-Produced
*William Carn // Get Up // Choices // Self-Produced
Jon Irabagon // Mammoth // Rising Sun // Irabbagast Records
January 18th, 2023
Vancouver's Hard rubber Orchestra started today. Then bassist Roberto Occhipinti, the band Kneebody, a beautiful duet album with Saxophonist George Winstone and guitarist Ben Monder, a preview track by pianist Nick Maclean, trumpeter Michael Sarian, alto player Luis Deniz and bassist Trevor Dunn. The historical segment was a 1971 concert with the main musicians from the Creed Taylor CTI label.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Hard Rubber Orchestra // Source Code // Iguana // Redshift Music
*Hard Rubber Orchestra // A Bilateral, A Symmetry // Iguana // Redshift Music
*Roberto Occhipinti // Three Man Crew // The Next Step // Modica Music
*Roberto Occhipinti // Opus Pocus // The Next Step // Modica Music
*Roberto Occhipinti // Steveland // The Next Step // Modica Music
Kneebody // Uprising // Live At Le Crescent // Edition
George Winstone & Ben Monder // Part VI // Odysseus // Self-Released
George Winstone & Ben Monder // Part VII // Odysseus // Self-Released
California Concert (historical segment) // Fire And Rain // The Hollywood Palladium // CTI
California Concert (historical segment) // Red Clay // The Hollywood Palladium // CTI
California Concert (historical segment) // So What // The Hollywood Palladium // CTI
*Nick Maclean // Road Warrior // Convergence // Browntasaurus
Michael Sarian // Picklepuss Romp // Living At The End Of The World // ears&eyes Records
Michael Sarian // Regarding Kobe // Living At The End Of The World // ears&eyes Records
*Luis Deniz // Reflexiones // El Tinajon // Modica Music
*Luis Deniz // La Ceiba De Mayuya // El Tinajon // Modica Music
*Luis Deniz // Rumba Para Camaguey // El Tinajon // Modica Music
Trevor Dunn // 1733 // Seances // Pyroclastic
Trevor Dunn // The Asylum's Guilt // Seances // Pyroclastic
California Concert // Sugar // The Hollywood Palladium // CTI
January 11th, 2023
Some fine new jazz today, starting with the quirky Winnipeg band Pretzil Stex. Then guitarist Will Bernard, The Bad Plus, now a quartet, Norwegian saxophonist Marius Nest, pianist Jean-Michel Pilc, drummer/leader Ernesto Cervini, pianist Joey Alexander and the Long Gone Quartet. The historical segment was a classic Oliver Nelson album from 1961.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Pretzil Stex // Garden Variety // Garden Variety // Ropeadope
*Pretzil Stex // If I Should Lose You // Garden Variety // Ropeadope
Will Bernard // Poor Man's Speedball // Pond Life // Independent
Will Bernard // Type A // Pond Life // Independent
Will Bernard // Surds // Pond Life // Independent
The Bad Plus // Stygian Pools // The Bad Plus // Edition
The Bad Plus // In The Bright Future // The Bad Plus // Edition
The Bad Plus // The Dandy // The Bad Plus // Edition
Marius Neset // Happy // Happy // ACT
Marius Neset // Wildlife // Happy // ACT
Marius Neset // Good Night // Happy // ACT
Oliver Nelson (historical segment) // Stolen Moments // The Blues And The Abstract Truth // Impulse
Oliver Nelson (historical segment) // Hoe Down // The Blues.... // Impulse
Oliver Nelson (historical segment) // Cascades // The Blues.... // Impulse
Oliver Nelson (historical segment) // Yearnin' // The Blues.... // Impulse
Oliver Nelson (historical segment) // Butch And Butch // The Blues.... // Impulse
Oliver Nelson (historical segment) // Teenie's Blues // The blues.... // Impulse
*Jean-Michel Pilc // Nardis // Alive 1 // Justin Time
*Ernesto Cervini // Three Pines // Joy // TPR Records
*Ernesto Cervini // Surprised By Joy // Joy // TPR Records
*Ernesto Cervini // Myrna // Joy // TPR Records
Joey Alexander // Winter Blues // Origin // Mack Avenue
Joey Alexander // Promise Of Spring // Origin // Mack Avenue
Joey Alexander // Angel Eyes // Origin // Mack Avenue
Long Gone Quartet // Long Gone // Long Gone // Nonesuch
January 4th,, 2023
Some examples from. some of my favourite albums of 2022 today, starting with French soprano player Emile Parisien. Then saxophonist Chet Doxas, pianist Gentiane MG, the band called Kneebody, vibraphonist Patricia Brennan, the WJO and Saxophonist George Winstone with guitarist Ben Monder. The historical segment was a classic acoustic Miles Davis from 1961. Today was show #1140.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Emile Parisien // Memento Pt. I // Louise // ACT
Emile Parisien // Memento Pt. II // Louise // ACT
Emile Parisien // Memento Pt. III // Lousie // ACT
*Chet Doxas // The Slopes Of Saint-Tites-Des-Caps // Rich In Symbols II // Justin Time
*Chet Doxas // Snow Clouds // Rich In Symbols II // Justin Time
*Gentiane MG // Little Tree // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR Records
*Gentiane MG // Burning Candle // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR Records
*Gentiane MG // Epilogue // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR Records
Kneebody // Just To Be // Live At Le Crescent // Edition
Kneebody // The Non-Profit Prince Of Lexington // Live At Le Crescent // Edition
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Someday My Prince Will Come // Someday My Prince Will Come // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Old Folks // Someday... // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Pfrancing // Someday... // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Drad-Dog // Someday... // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Teo // Someday... // Columbia
Patricia Brennan // Convergences // More Touch // Pyroclastic
Patricia Brennan // Robbin // More Touch // Pyroclastic
*WJO // Shadows // Voices: A Musical Heritage // WJO Music
*WJO // Choro Para Amazonia // Voices: A Musical Heritage // WJO Music
George Winstone/Ben Monder // Part IV // Odysseus // Self-Released
George Winstone/Ben Monder // Part V // Odysseus // Self-Released
The Bad Plus // Stygian Pools (partial only) // The Bad Plus // Edition
December 28th, 2022
Some very funky music today, along with the usual range of styles. Bassist Trevor Dunn started. Then Winnipeg born drummer Curtis Nowosad with a "double play" of tunes from a CD from several years ago and a remix album of the same playlist, guitarist Matt Greenwood, pianist Cory Smythe getting smoke in his eyes, pianist Satoko Fujii from her new 100th album, guitarist Bill Frisell, saxophonist James Brandon Lewis and trombonist John Yao. The historical segment was basically a request from a listener - classic Mahavishnu Orchestra. Always glad to do requests when they meet the show's mandate.
Happy New Year everyone - here's hoping it fixes some of the mess left by 2022.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Trevor Dunn // Secours Meurtriers // Seances // Pyroclastic
Trevor Dunn // Restore All Things // Seances // Pyroclastic
*Curtis Nowosad // Hard Times Killing Floor Blues // CNRMXD // Sessionheads United
*Curtis Nowosad // Hard Times Killing Floor Blues // Curtis Nowosad // Sessionheads
*Curtis Nowosad // Blues 4 Colin K // CNRMXD // Sessionheads
*Curtis Nowosad // Blues 4 Colin K // Curtis Nowosad // Sessionheads
*Matt Greenwood // Constellations // Atlas // Self-Released
*Matt Greenwood // Dehyah // Atlas // Self-Released
*Matt Greenwood // Atlas // Atlas // Self-Released
Cory Smythe // Liquiform 2 // Smoke Gets In Your Eyes // Pyroclastic
Cory Smythe // Combusrion 2 // Smoke Gets... // Pyroclastic
Cory Smythe // Smoke Gets...2 // Smoke Gets... // Pyroclastic
Mahavishnu Orchestra (historical segment) // Meeting Of The Spirits // The Essential Mahavishnu Orchestra // Columbia
Mahavishnu Orchestra (historical segment) // A Lotus On Irish Streams // The Essential... // Columbia
Mahavishnu Orchestra (historical segment) // Awakening // The Essential... // Columbia
Mahavishnu Orchestra (historical segment) // You Know, You Know // The Essential... // Columbia
Mahavishnu Orchestra (historical segment) // Birds Of Fire // The Essential... // Columbia
Mahavishnu Orchestra (historical segment) // Celestrial Terrestrial Commuters // The Essential... // Columbia
Satoko Fujii // One hundred Dreams Part 3 // Hyaku: One hundred Dreams // Libra
Bill Frisell // Always // Four // Blue Note
Bill Frisell // Good Dog, Happy Man // Four // Blue Note
Bill Frisell // Invisible // Four // Blue Note
Bill Frisell // Dog On A Roof // Four // Blue Note
James Brandon Lewis // A Lotus Speaks // MSM: Molecular... // Pyroclastic
John Yao // The Morphing Line // Off-Kilter // See Tao Recordings
John Yao // Off-Kilter // Off-Kilter // See Tao Recordings
December 21st, 2022
This was my annual Christmas show with interspersed Seasonal jazz along with the usual mix.. The Christmas tracks speak for themselves, but as well there was vibraphonist Patricia Brennan with a terrific new album, the "new" Bad Plus, saxophonist George Winstone with guitarist Ben Monder in a sneak preview of an album out next month, the band Kneebody, and trumpeter Michael Sarian. I've played Deck Us All With Boston Charlie on every Christmas show since the beginning. It's nice to have traditions.
All the best to all of you for the New Year.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Duke Ellington // Jingle Bells // Jingle Bell Swing // Columbia
Patricia Brennan // Convergence // More Touch // Pyroclastic
Patricia Brennan // Robbin // More Touch // Pyroclastic
*WJO // Take 5 Mary (You Deserve It) // Suite Messiah // WJO Music
*WJO // Two Scandinavian Folk Songs // Suite Messiah // WJO Music
The Bad Plus // You Won't See Me Before I Come Back // The Bad Plus // Edition
The Bad Plus // Sick Fire // The Bad Plus // Edition
Dave Brubeck // To Us Is Given // A Dave Brubeck Christmas // Telarc
Dave Brubeck // Run, Run, Run To Bethlehem // A Dave Brubeck Christmas // Telarc
*Ernesto Cervini // Lacoste // Joy // TPR Records
*Ernesto Cervini // Beauvoir // Joy // TPR Records
*Ernesto Cervini // I'm FINE // Joy // TPR Records
LH&R // Deck Us All With Boston Charlie // Jingle Bell Swing // Columbia
"""Hancock/Corea"" //" Deck The Halls // Jingle Bell Swing // Columbia
George Winstone & Ben Monder // Part IV // Odysseus // Self-Released
George Winstone & Ben Monder // Part V // Odysseus // Self-Released
Bugge Wesseltoft // It's Snowing On My Piano // It's Snowing On My Piano // ACT
Bugge Wesseltoft // In Dulce Jubilo // It's Snowing On My Piano // ACT
Bugge Wesseltoft // What Child Is This // It's Snowing On My Piano // ACT
Bugge Wesseltoft // Es Ist Ein Ros Esprungen // It's Snowing On My Piano // ACT
Kneebody // Spectra // Live At Le Crescent // Edition
Kneebody // Drum Battle // Live At Le Crescent // Edition
Michael Sarian // Living At The End Of The World // Living At The End Of The World // Edition
*Ernesto Cervini // Christmas Time Is Here // A Turboprop Christmas // Anzic
*Ernesto Cervini // Here Comes Santa Claus // A Turboprop Christmas // Anzic
*WJO // Hallelujah // Suite Messiah // WJO Miusic
December 14th, 2022
Saxophonist James Brandon Lewis started today from one of the very best albums of the year. Then guitarist Bill Frisell, drummer Mark Kelso, pianist Satoko Fujii from her 100th album, a Canadian band with The Ostara Project, iconic saxophonist Charles Lloyd, vibraphonist Dan McCarthy, and band leader Emiliano Sampaio. The historical segment was the classic Weather Report fusion album Heavy Weather
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
James Brandon Lewis // Breaking Code // MSM Molecular Systematic Music Live // Pyroclastic
Bill Frisell // Monroe // Four // Blue Note
Bill Frisell // Wise Woman // Four // Blue Note
Bill Frisell // Blues From Before // Four // Blue Note
*Mark Kelso // Rhythmajig // The Dragon's Tail // Factor
*Mark Kelso // The Huntress // The Dragon's Tail // Factor
Satoko Fujii // One Hundred Dreams Part Two // Hyajku: One Hundred Dreams // Libra
*The Ostara Project // Delta Sky // The Ostara Project // Cellar Live
*The Ostara Project // Storms And Oceans // The Ostara Project // Cellar Live
Weather Report (historical segment) // Birdland // Heavy Weather // Columbia
Weather Report (historical segment) // A Remark You Made //Heavy Weather // Columbia
Weather Report (historical segment) // Teen Town // Heavy Weather // Columbia
Weather Report (historical segment) // Harlequin // Heavy Weather // Columbia
Weather Report (historical segment) // Rumba Mama // Heavy Weather // Columbia
Weather Report (historical segment) // Palladium // Heavy Weather // Columbia
Weather Report (historical segment) // The Juggler // Heavy Weather // Columbia
Weather Report (historical segment) // Havona // Heavy Weather // Columbia
Charles Lloyd // Saraswati // Trios: Sacred Thread // Blue Note
Charles Lloyd // Kuti // Trios: Sacred Thread // Blue Note
Charles lloyd // Tales Of Rumi // Trios: Sacred Thread // Blue Note
*Dan McCarthy // Owl Farm // Songs Of The Doomed: Some Jaded, Atavistic Freakout // TPR Records
*Dan McCarthy // Gonzo Journalism Article #3 // Songs Of The Doomed...// TPR Records
*Dan McCarthy // Evening In Woody Creek // Songs Of The Doomed...// TPR Records
Emiliano Sampaio // New Old Paths // We Have A Dream // Self-Released
Emiliano Sampaio // Touching // We Have A Dream // Self-Released
Emiliano Sampaio // Between Dances (partial only) // We Have A Dream // Self-Released
December 7th, 2022
A "new" reunited quartet to start today with saxophonist Joshua Redman., pianist Brad Mehldau, bassist Christian McBride and drummer Brian Blade. Then the WJO with a brand new release, saxophonist Jon Irabagon, Montreal pianist Kate Wyatt, a preview of a stunning album to be released next month with saxophonist George Winstone and guitarist Ben Monder, the local quartet Pretzil Stex, the the new Bad Plus (3.0). The historical segment was a 1968 album, the first for Kenny Wheeler as leader - a tribute to Don Quixote.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Long Gone: Redman/Mehldau/McBride/Blade // Rejoice // Long Gone // Nonesuch
*WJO // Homenaje // Voices: A Musical Heritage // WJO Music
*WJO // The Living Mind // Voices: A Musical Heritage // WJO Music
*WJO // Oriri // Voices: A Musical Heritage // WJO Music
Jon Irabagon // Alliance // Rising Sun // Irabbagast Records
Jon Irabagon // Hoodootoo // Rising Sun // Irabbagast Records
*Kate Wyatt // A Flower Is A Lovesome Thing // Artifact // Self-Released
*Kate Wyatt // Lhotse Face // Artifact // Self-Released
Kenny Wheeler (historical segment) // Preamble // Windmill Tilter // Decca
Kenny Wheeler (historical segment) // Don The Dreamer // Windmill Tilter // Decca
Kenny Wheeler (historical segment) // Sweet Dulcinea Blue // Windmill Tilter // Decca
Kenny Wheeler (historical segment) // Bachelor Sam // Windmill Tilter // Decca
Kenny Wheeler (historical segment) // Sancho // Windmill Tilter // Decca
Kenny Wheeler (historical segment) // The Cave Of Montesinos // Windmill Tilter // Decca
Kenny Wheeler (historical segment) // Don No More // Windmill Tilter // Decca
George Winstone/Ben Monder // Part I // Odysseus // Self-Released
George Winstone/Ben Monder // Part II // Odysseus // Self-Released
George Winstone/Ben Monder // Part III // Odysseus // Self-Released
*Pretzil Stex // Alone Together // Garden Variety // Ropeadope
*Pretzil Stex // The Bravest Chick // Garden Variety // Ropeadope
*Pretzil Stex // Chrysalis // Garden Variety // Ropeadope
The Bad Plus // Motivations II // The Bad Plus // Edition
The Bad Plus // Sun Wall // The Bad Plus // Edition
The Bad Plus // Not Even Close to Far Off (partial only) // The Bad Plus // Edition
November 30th. 2022
The quartet Kneebody started today with a new album recorded in France in 2019. Then pianist Gentiane MG from Quebec, trumpeter Michael Sarian, Canadian guitarist Harry Bartlett, pianist Cory Smythe, vibraphonist Patricia Brennan, Winnipeg born drummer Curtis Nowosad and the remarkable pianist/composer/leader Satoko Fujii with her 100th album as leader. The historical segment was bassist Dave Holland's 1987 album The Razor's Edge.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Kneebody // Uprising // Live At Le Crescent // Edition
*Gentiane MG // Contemplating Joy // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR Records
*Gentiane MG // Little Tree // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR Records
Michael Sarian // Oysters // Living At The End Of The World // ears&eyes Records
Michael Sarian // Maverick Road //Living At The End Of The World // ears&eyes Records
*Harry Bartlett // Burgess Falls // Wildwood // harreybartlettmusic
*Harry Bartlett // Circle Of Moss And Fire Smoke // Wildwood // harrybartlettmusic
*Harry Bartlett // Snowfall On Sword Ferns // Wildwood // harrybartlettmusic
Cory Smythe // Liquiform 1 // Smoke Gets In Your Eyes // Pyroclastic
Cory Smythe // Combustionj 1 // Smoke Gets In Your Eyes // Pyroclastic
Cory Smythe // Smoke Gets In Your Eyes 1 // Smoke Gets In Your Eyes // Pyroclastic
Dave Holland (historical segment) // Brother Ty // The Razor's Edge // ECM
Dave Holland (historical segment) // Vedana // The Razor's Edge // ECM
Dave Holland (historical segment) // The Razor's Edge // The Razor's Edge // ECM
Dave Holland (historical segment) // Blues For C.M. // The Razor's Edge // ECM
Dave Holland (historical segment) // Vortex // The Razor's Edge // ECM
Patricia Brennan // Space For Hour // More Touch // Pyroclastic
*Curtis Nowosad // See Line Woman // CNRMXD // Sessionheads United
*Curtis Nowosad // See Line Woman // Curtis Nowosad // Sessionheads United
*Curtis Nowosad // Never Forget What They Did To Fred Hampton // CNRMXD // Sessionheads United
*Curtis Nowosad // Never Forget What They Did To Fred Hampton // Curtis Nowosad // Sessionheads Unite
Satoko Fujii // One Hundred Dreams: Part One // Hyaku: One Hundred Dreams // Libra
November 23rd, 2022
The new Bad Plus started today. Then the great local band Pretzil /Stex, saxophonist James Brandon Lewis, guitarist Bill Frisell, vibraphonist Dan McCarthy, bassist Trevor Dunn and trombonist John Yao. The historical segment was Miles Davis' Carnegie Hall concert from 1961.
Artist (*Canadian) Title Track Album Label
The Bad Plus // Stygian Pools // The Bad Plus // Edition
The Bad Plus // In The Bright Future // The Bad Plus // Edition
The Bad Plus // The Dandy // The Bad Plus // Edition
*Pretzil Stez // Nightinveils // Garden Variety // Ropeadope
*Pretzil Stex // Listen Linda // Garden Variety // Ropeadope
*Pretzil Stex // We doKnow The Time // Garden Variety // Ropeadope
James Brandon Lewis // Neosho // MSM Molecular Systematic Music Live // Pyroclastic
James Brandon Lewis // Loverly // MSM Molecular Systematic Music Live // Pyroclastic
Bill Frisell // Holiday // Four // Blue Note
Bill Frisell // Waltz For Hal Willner // Four // Blue Note
Bill Frisell // Lookout For Hope // Four // Blue Note
Miles Davis (historical segment) // So What // ...At Carnegie Hall // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Teo // ...At Carnegie Hall // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Walkin' // ...At Carnegie Hall // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Medley: The Meaning Of The Blues/Lament/New Rhumba // ...At Carnegie Hall // Columbia
*Dan McCarthy // What Limes? // Songs Of The Doomed, Some Jaded Atavistic Freakout // TPR Records
*Dan McCarthy // Strange Rumblings In Aztlan // Songs Of The Doomed.... // TPR Records
*Dan McCarthy // The High Water Mark // Songs Of The Doomed... // TPR Records
Trevor Dunn // Eschatology // Seances // Pyroclastic
Trevor Dunn // Thaumaturge // Seances // Pyroclastic
John Yao // Unfiltered // Off-Kilter // See Tao Recordings
John Yau // The Morphing Line // Off-Kilter // See Tao Recordings
John Yao // Interlude No, 2 // Off-Kilter // See Tao Recordings
Miles Davis // Someday My Prince... (partial) // ...At Carnegie Hall // Columbia
November 16th, 2022
The band called Kneebody started today. Then drummer Mark Kelso, Iconic reed player Charles Lloyd, vibraphonist Patricia Brennan, pianist Gentiane MG, saxophonist Chet Doxas, trumpeter Michael Sarian and a trio from Portland briefly; Exra Weiss piano, Jon Shaw bass and Tim DuRoche drums. The historical segment was a classic 1967 album, his first for Blue Note, by pianist McCoy Tyner, following his departure from the John Coltrane Quartet.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Kneebody // Just To Be // Live At Le Crescent // Edition
Kneebody // The Non-Profit Prince Of Lexington // Live At Le Crescent // Edition
*Mark Kelso // Slingshot // The Dragon's Tail // Factor
*Mark Kelso // The Dragon's Tail // The Dragon's Tail // Factor
Charles Lloyd // Desolation Sound // Trios: Sacred Thread // Blue Note
Charles Lloyd // Nachekita's Lament // Trios: Sacred Thread // Blue Note
Patricia Brennan // Unquiet Respect // More Touch // Pyroclastic
Patricia Brennan // More touch // More Touch // Pyroclastic
McCoy Tyner (historical segment) // Passion Dance // The Real McCoy // Blue Note
McCoy Tyner (historical segment) // Contemplation // The Real McCoy // Blue Note
McCoy Tyner (historical segment) // Four By Five // The Real McCoy // Blue Note
McCoy Tyner (historical segment) // Search For Peace // The Real McCoy // Blue Note
McCoy Tyner (historical segment) // Blues On The Corner // The Real McCoy // Blue Note
*Gentiane MG // The Moon, The Sun, The Truth.// Walls Made Of Glass // TPR Records
*Gentiane MG // Mesanges // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR Records
*Gentiane MG // Un Pied En Dehors Du Nid // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR Records
*Chet Doxas // Houses Of Ypres // Rich In Symbols II // Justin Time
*Chet Doxas // The Front Of Winter // Rich In Symbols II // Justin Time
Michael Sarian // Yis Ku Ghimetn Chim Gidi (I Don't Know Your True Value) // Living At The End Of The World // ears&eyes Records
Michael Sarian // The Pilgrim // Livi At The End Of The World // ears&eyes Records
Ezra Weiss/Jon Shaw/Tim DuRoche // Prayer From The Past Revisited (partial) // Amazing Life // PJCE REcords
November 9th, 2022
The asterisks will tell you it was an all Canadian show today. Drummer/composer Ernesto Cervini led us in. Then Quebec's Brulez Les Meubles and pianist Kate Wyatt, fascinating local involved album led by saxophonist Rosco Blur, vibraphonist Dan McCarthy, local band Pretzil Stex, Manitoba born bassist Miles Perkin, and pianist Florian Hoefner. The historical segment was a 1997 album with vocalist Christine Duncan.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Ernesto Cervini // Bella Bella // Joy // TPR Records
*Ernesto Cervini // Peter Morrow // Joy // TPR Records
*Ernesto Cervini // The Beautiful Mystery // Joy // TPR Records
*Ernesto Cervini // Ruth's Rosa // Joy // TPR Records
*Brulex Les Meubles // Fantomes Et Roses // Tardif // Tour de Bras
*Brulez Les Meubles // Nous Ne Savions Pas // L'Appel Du Vide // Tour de Bras
*Brulez Les Meubles // 16MM // L'Appel Du Vide // Tour de Bras
*Kate Wyatt // Artifact // Artifact // Self-Released
*Kate Wyatt // Short Stories // Artifact // Self-Released
*Rosco Blur // Refuse // Inside // Self-Produced
*Rosco Blur // Liquid Krishna // Inside // Self-Produced
*Rosco blur // Inside // Inside // Self-Produced
*Christine Duncan (historical segment) // Why So Blue // Different Standards // A Little Safetynet
*Christine Duncan (historical segment) // Indifferently // Different Standards // A Little Safetynet
*Christine Duncan (historical segment) // Under My Sky // Different Standards // A Little Safetynet
*Christine Duncan (historical segment) // Law Of The Blues // Different Standards // A Little Safetynet
*Christine Duncan (historical segment) // Greatland // Different Standards // A Little Safetynet
*Dan McCarthy // Irresponsible Gibberish // Songs Of The Doomed, Some Jaded Atavistic Freakout // TPR Records
*Dan McCarthy // We Were Somewhere Around Barstow // Songs Of The Doomed... // TPR Records
*Dan McCarthy // Fingdom Of Fear // Songs Of The Doomed... // TPR Records
*Pretzil Stex // Garden Variety // Garden Variety // Ropeadope
*Pretzil Stex // If I Should Lose You // Garden Variety // Ropeadope
*Miles Perkin // What Did You Expect // The Point In Question // Clean Feed
*Miles Perkin // The Point In Queston // The Point In Question // Clean Feed
*Florian Hoefner // The Day Everything Stopped // Desert Bloom // Alma
*Florian hoefner // The End Of The Tunnel (partial only) // Desert Bloom // Alma
November 2nd, 2022
A welcome back to Canadian drummer Barry Romberg to start today. Then bassist Trevor Dunn, the two pianos of Hilario Duran and David Virelles, guitarist Mary Halvorson, The Bad Plus (now a quartet), bassist Jeff benson with drummer Brian Blade and guitarist Romain Pilon, saxophonists Charles Lloyd and Jon Irabagon. The historical segment was a 1967 album by drummer Elvin Jones, just recently released for the first time.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Barry Romberg // Garden Party/Alt Blowing // The Way it is...Is The Way It Was // Romhog
*Barry Romberg // Requiem For America // The Way It Is...Is The Way It Was // Romhog
*Barry Romberg // Keith's Vamp // The Way It Is...Is The Way It Was // Romhog
Trevor Dunn // 1733 // Seances // Pyroclastic
Trevor Dunn // The Asylum's Guilt // Seances // Pyroclastic
*Hilario Duran & David Virelles // Guajira For Two Pianos // Front Street Duets // Alma Records
*Hilario Duran & David Virelles // Challenge // Front Street Duets // Alma Records
Mary Halvorson // Night Shift // Amaryllis // Nonesuch
Mary Halvorson // Anesthesia // Amaryllis // Nonesuch
Mary Halvorson // Nodding Yellow // Belladonna // Nonesuch
Mary Halvorson // Moonburn // Belladonna // Nonesuch
Elvin Jones (historical segment) // Gingerbread Boy // Revival: Live At Pookie's Pub // Blue Note
Elvin Jones (historical segment) // My Funny Valentine // Revival: Live At Pookie's Pub // Blue Note
Elvin Jones (historical segment) // M.E. // Revival: Live At Pookie's Pub // Blue Note
The Bad Plus // You Won't See Me Before I Come Back // The Bad Plus // Edition
The Bad Plus // Sick Fire // The Bad Plus // Edition
Jeff Denson/Brian Blade/Romain Pilon // Terre Intro // Finding Light // Ridgeway Records
Jeff Denson/Brian Blade/Romain Pilon // Terre // Finding Light // Ridgeway Records
Jeff Denson/Brian Blade/Romain Pilon // This Way Cooky // Finding Light // Ridgeway Records
Charles Lloyd // Kuan Lin //. Oceans // Blue Note
Jon Irabagon // Mammoth // Rising Sun // Irabbagast Records
October 26th, 2022
A new album by drummer Mark Kelso started today. Then another new release by Kneebody, a quirky "local" quartet called Pretzil Stex, guitarist Bill Frisell, Saxophonists Chet Doxas and James Brandon Lewis and trombonist John Yao. The historical segment was a classic free jazz album from 1966 with the iconic pianist Cecil Taylor.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album. Label
*Mark Kelso // Abakua Signal // The Dragon's Tail // Factor
*Mark Kelso // Project GMF // The Dragon's Tail // Factor
Kneebody // Specxtra // Live At Le Crescent // Edition
Kneebody // Drum Battle // Live At Le Crescent // Edition
*Pretzil Stex // Alone Together // Garden Variety // Ropeadope
*Pretzil Stex // The Bravest Chick... // Garden Variety // Ropeadope
*Pretzil Stex // Chrysalis // Garden Variety // Ropeadope
Bill Frisell // Dear Old Friend... // Four // Blue Note
Bill Frisell // Claude Utley // Four // Blue Note
Bill Frisell // The Pioneers // Four // Blue Note
Cecil Taylor (historical segment) // Enter, Evening // Unit Structures // Blue Note
Cecil Taylor (historical segment) // Unit Structures/As Of A Now/Section // Unit Structures // Blue Note
Cecil Taylor (historical segment) // Tales (8 Whisps) // Unit Structures // Blue Note
*Chet Doxas // Tree Trunk // Rich In Symbols II // Justin Time
*Chet Doxas // North Shore, Lake Superior // Rich In Symbols II // Justin Time
James Brandon Lewis // An Anguish Departed // MSM Molecular Systematic Music Live // Pyroclastic
James Brandon Lewis // Cesaire // MSM Molecular Systematic Music Live // Pyroclastic
John Yao // Interlude No. 1 // Off Kilter // See Tao Recordings
John Yao // Quietly // Off Kilter // See Tao Recordings
October 19th, 2022
the Quebec band Brulez Les Meubles (burn the furniture) started today. Then a trio with bassist Jeff Denson, drummer Brian Blade and guitarist Romain Pilon, pianist Florian Hoefner, the "new" The Bad Plus - now a piano less quartet - trombonist Marshall Gilkes, vibist Dan McCarthy with a wild new album, prodigy pianist Joey Alexander and a bit of the entertaining NY Afro Bop Alliance Big Band with Nutcracker Suite as Latin jazz. The historical segment was the 1968 classic Bill Evans album from the Montreux Jazz Festival.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Brulez Les Meubles // Amis Finalement // L'Appel Du Vide // Tour de Bras
*Brulez Les Meubles // L'Ampleur des Degats // L'Appel Du Vide // Tour de Bras
*Brulez Les Meubles // Carla // L'Appel Du Vide // Tour de Bras
Jeff Denson/Brian Blade/Romain Pilon // A Moment In Time // Finding Light // Ridgeway Records
Jeff Denson/Brian Blade/Romain Pilon // Sixto // Finding Light // Ridgeway Records
*Florian Hoefner // Shelter // Desert Bloom // Alma
*Florian Hoefner //` It's All Part Of The Plan // Desert Bloom // Alma
The Bad Plus // Motivations II // The Bad Plus // Edition
The Bad Plus // Sun Wall // The Bad Plus // Edition
The Bad Plus // Not Even Close To Far Off // The Bad Plus // Edition
Marshall Gilkes // Cyclic Journey Part III // Cyclic Journey // Alternate Side Records
Marshall Gilkes // Cyclic Journey Part VI // Cyclic Journey // Alternate Side Records
Marshall Gilkes // Cyclic Journey Part IX // Cyclic Journey // Alternate Side Records
Bill Evans (historical segment) // One For Helen // At The Montreux Jazz Festival // Verve
Bill Evans (historical segment) // A Sleeping Bee // At The Montreux Jazz Festival // Verve
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Nardis // At The Montreux Jazz Festival // Verve
Bill Evans (historical segment) // I Loves You Porgy // At The Montreux Jazz Festival // Verve
Bill Evans (historical segment) //Someday My Prince... // At The Montreux Jazz Festival // Verve
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Walkin' Up // At The Montreux Jazz Festival // Verve
*Dan McCarthy // Morning In Woody Creek // Songs Of The Doomed // TPR Records
*Dan McCarthy // Hell's Angels // Songs Of The Doomed // TPR Records
*Dan McCarthy // Some Jaded Atavistic Freakout // Songs Of The Doomed // TPR Records
Joey Alexander // Dear Autumn // Origin // Mack Avenue
Joey Alexander // Winter Blues // Origin // Mack Avenue
Joey Alexander // Promise Of Spring // Origin // Mack Avenue
New York Afro Bop Alliance Big Band // March // The Pan American Nutcracker Suite // Angelface Records
October 12th, 2022
Bassist Trevor Dunn started today to play the whole track sampled briefly last week. Then Canadian drummer Barry Romberg with a welcome return of his series of releases by his band Random Access, remarkable saxophonist James Brandon Alexander, iconic saxophonist Charles Lloyd, adventurous trumpeter Nate Wooley, Quebec pianist Kate Wyatt and saxophonist Chet Doxas. The historical segment was classic Thelonious Monk from 1967.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Trevor Dunn // Secours Meurtries // Seances // Pyroclastic
Trevor Dunn // Restore All Things // Seances // Pyroclastic
*Barry Romberg // We Want Miles Part 1 // The Way It Is...Is The Way It Was // Romhog
*Barry Romberg // We Want Miles Part 2 // The Way It Is...Is The Way It Was // Romhog
James Brandon Lewis // Of First Importance // MSM Molecular Systematic Music Live // Intakt
James Brandon Lewis // Molecular // MSM Molecular Systematic Music Live // Intakt
Nate Wooley // (.....) // Ancient Songs Of Burlap Heroes // Pyroclastic
Nate Wooley // I Am The Sea That Sings Of Dust // Ancient Songs Of Burlap Heroes // Pyroclastic
Charles Lloyd // Hagar Of The Inuits // Oceans // Blue Note
Charles Lloyd // Jaramillo Blues // Oceans // Blue Note
Thelonious Monk (historical segment) // Locomotive // Straight No Chaser // Columbia
Thelonious Monk (historical segment) // Straight No Chaser // Straight No Chaser // Columbia
Thelonious Monk (historical segment) // Japanese Folk Song (Tojo No Tsuli) // Straight No Chaser // Columbia
*Kate Wyatt // Antipenultimate // Artifact // Self-Released
*Kate Wyatt // Duet // Artifact // Self-Released
*Chet Doxas // The Jack Pine // Rich In Symbols // Justin Time
October 5th, 2022
Trombonist John Yao started with his three horn band called Triceratops, of course. then Toronto drummer/composer Ernesto Cervini from a neat new album paying tribute to mystery writer Louise Penny, saxophonist Jon Irabagon, Manitoba born bassist Miles Perkin, and then a group of interpretations of Coltrane's Giant Steps leading into the historical segment of the "original" Giant Steps album by Coltrane. from 1960. Then the Quebec band Brulez Les Meubles, pianist Gerald Clayton and a tiny bit of bassist Trevor Dunn.
One of the covers of Giant Steps was by the then 11 year old pianist Joey Alexander. I strongly recommend you go to Joey Alexander Giant Steps 2015 to watch this extraordinary 10 minutes..
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
John Yao // Below The High Rise // Off Kilter // See Tao Recordings
John Yao // Labyrinth // Off Kilter // See Tao Recordings
*Ernesto Cervini // Sandalwood And Rosewood // Joy // TPR Records
*Ernesto Cervini // Clara // Joy // TPR Records
*Ernesto Cervini // Roar And Havoc // Joy // TPR Records
Jon Irabagon // Sundance // Rising Sun // Irabbagast Records
Jon Irabagon // Bebop // Rising Sun // Irabbagast Records
*Miles Perkin // The Runaround // The Point In Question // Clean Feed
*Miles Perkin // Sdreaming // The Point In Question // Clean Feed
*Miles Perkin // It Takes Its Toll // The Point In Question // Clean Feed
Joey Alexander // Giant Steps // My Favorite Things // Motema Music
Woody Herman // Giant Steps // Giant Steps // Fantasy
Metheny/Grenadier/Stewart // Giant Steps // Trio 99-00 // Warner Bros
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Giant Steps // Giant Steps // Atlantic
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Cousin Mary // Giant Steps // Atlantic
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Countdown // Giant Steps // Atlantic
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Spiral // Giant Steps // Atlantic
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Syeeda's Song Flute // Giant Steps // Atlantic
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Naima // Giant Steps // Atlantic
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Mr. P.C. // Giant Steps // Atlantic
*Brulez Les Meubles // A Jazz Tune I Hope // Tardif // Tour De Bras
*Brulez Les Meubles // Malice // Tardif // Tour De Bras
*Brulez Les Meubles // Journee Pedagogique // Tardif // Tour De Bras
Gerald Clayton // Rip // Bells On Sand // Blue Note
Gerald Clayton // My Ideal 2 // Bells On Sand // Blue Note
Gerald Clayton // There Is Music Where You're Going My Friend // Bells On Sand // Blue Note
Trevor Dunn // Restore All Things (partial only) // Seances // Pyroclastic
September 28th, 2022
Saxophonist Charles Lloyd started today with the second of a planned three trio albums with different folks on each. Then saxophonist James Brandon Lewis from a fine new live album, Montreal pianist Gentiane MG with her lovely new release, drummer Barry Romberg with a new Random Access album after a multi-year hiatus, trumpeter Nate Wooley, the trio of Jeff Denson, Brian Blade and Romain Pilon, pianist Fl;orian Hoefner, baritone player Brian Landrus, and drummer Dafnis Prieto with vocalist Luciana Souza. The historical segment was a 1962 album with trumpeter Donald Byrd.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Charles Lloyd // The Lonely One // Trios: Ocean // Blue Note
James Brandon Lewis // Helix // MSM Molecular Systemic Music Live // Intakt
*Gentiane MG // Prologue // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR Records
*Gentiane MG // Flowers Laugh Without Uttering A Sound // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR Records
*Gentiane MG // Walls Made Of Glass // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR Records
*Barry Romberg // Garden Party // The Way It Is...Is The Way It Was // Romhog
*Barry Romberg // Rocks On Rocks // The Way It Is...Is The Way It Was // Romhog
Nate Wooley // (.......) // Ancient Songs Of Burlap Heroes // Pyroclastic
Nate Wooley // Returning To Drown Myself, Finally // Ancient Songs Of Burlap Heroes // Pyroclastic
Nate wooley // (........) // Ancient Songs Of Burlap Heroes // Pyroclastic
Donald Byrd (historical segment) // Hush // Royal Flush // Blue Note
Donald Byrd (historical segment) // Jorgie's // Royal Flush // Blue Note
Donald Byrd (historical segment) // Shangri-La // Royal Flush // Blue Note
Donald Byrd (historical segment) // 6 M's // Royal Flush // Blue Note
Donald Byrd (historical segment) // Requiem // Royal Flush // Blue Note
Jeff Denson/Brian Blade/Romain Pilon // Espoir // Finding Light // Ridgeway
Jeff Denson/Brian Blade/Romain Pilon // Finding Light // Finding Light // Ridgeway
*Florian Hoefner // Neptune // Desert Bloom // Alma
*Florian Hoefner // Shifting Baseline Syndrome // Desert Bloom // Alma
Brian Landrus // The Distant Deeps // Red List // Palmetto
Brian Landrus // Save The Elephants // Red List // Palmetto
Brian Landrus // Bwindi Forest // Red List // Palmetto
Danfis Prieto/Luciana Souza // Sueno de Amor // Cantar // Dafnison Music
September 21st, 2022
Last week was an archived episode as I was unavailable. Today began with a terrific new album by saxophonist/composer Chet Doxas. Then alto player Miguel Zenon, bassist Roberto Occhipinti, pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba, drummer Matt Slocum, vibraphonist Patricia Brennan, drummer Ernesto Cervini and pianist Satoko Fujii. The historical segment was classic Miles Davis from 1965.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Chet Doxas // The Slopes of Saint-Tites-des-Caps // Rich In symbols II // Justin Time
*Chet Doxas // Snow Clouds // Rich In Symbols II // Justin Time
Miguel Zenon // Navegando (Las Estrellas Nos Guian) // Musica de Las Americas // Miel Music
Miguel Zenon // Imperios // Musica de Las Americas // Miel Music
*Roberto Occhipinti // Steveland // The Next Step // Modica Music
*Roberto Occhipinti // A Tynerish Swing // The Next Step // Modica Music
Gonzalo Rubalcaba // Lagrimas Negras // Skyline // 5Passion
Gonzalo Rubalcaba // Gypsy // Skyline // 5Passion
Miles Davis (historical segment) // If I Were A Bell // Cookin' At The Plugged Nickel // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Stella By Starlight // Cookin' At The Plugged Nickel // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Miles // Cookin' At The Plugged Nickel // Columbia
Matt Slocum // End Of The Season // With Love And Sadness // Sunnyside
Matt Slocum // Precipice // With Love And Sadness // Sunnyside
*Ernesto Cervini // Three Pines // Joy // TPR Records
*Ernesto Cervini // Surprised By Joy // Joy // TPR Records
*Ernesto Cervini // Myrna // Joy // TPR Records
Patricia Brennan // Unquiet Respect // More Touch // Pyroclastic
Satoko Fujii // Sleepless Night // Mosaic // Libra
September 7th, 2022
The first two tracks were previews from the respective not yet released albums of the trio with bassist Denson, drummer Blade and guitarist Pilon, and then of bassist Trevor Dunn. then alto player Luis Deniz, bassist Alex Fournier, saxophonist Jon Irabagon, soprano player Emile Parisien, trumpeter Nate Wooley, and the wonderful Joe McCarthy's New York Afro Bop Alliance Big Band playing Nutcracker Suite as if Tchaikovsky was from Latin America. The historical segment was a classic 1960 album with the iconic Gil Evans.
Jeff Denson/Brian Blade/Romain Pilon // Daily Jubilee Of Dancing Herbie D // Finding Light // Ridgeway Records
Trevor Dunn // Saint-Medard // Seances // Pyroclastic
*Luis Deniz // Dutch Flower // El Tinajon // Modica Music
*Luis Deniz // Strong & Together // El Tinajon // Modica Music
*Luis Deniz // Conga Para Florida // El Tinajon // Modica Music
*Alex Fournier // An Intrepid Toad // Triio: Six-ish Plateaus // Elastic Recordings
*Alex Fournier // Six-ish Plateaus // Triio: Six-ish Plateaus // Elastic recordings
Jon Irabagon // Alliance // Risoing Sun // Irabbagast Records
Jon Irabagon // Hoodootoo // Rising Sun // Irrabbagast Records
Emile Parisien // Louise // Louise // ACT
Emile Parisien // Madagascar // Louise // ACT
Gil Evans (historical segment) // La Nevada // Out Of The Cool // Impulse
Gil Evans (historical segment) // Where The Flamingos Fly // Out Of The Cool // Impulse
Gil Evans (historical segment) // Bilboa Song // Out Of The Cool // Impulse
Gil Evans (historical segment) // Stratasphunk // Out Of The Cool // Impulse
Gil Evans (historical segment) // Sunken Treasure // Out Of The Cool // Impulse
Nate Wooley // [.....] // Ancient Songs Of Burlap Heroes // Pyroclastic
Nate Wooley // A Catastrophic Legend // Ancient Songs Of Burlap Heroes // Pyroclastic
Joe McCarthy's New York Afro Bop Alliance Big Band // Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy // The Pan American Nutcracker Suite // Angelface Records
Joe McCarthy's New York Afro Bop Alliance Big Bamd // Trepak // The Pan American Nutcracker Suite // Angelface Records
Joe McCarthy's New York Afro Bop Alliance Big Band // Arabian Dance // The Pan American Nutcracker Suite // Angelface Records
August 31st, 2022
Drummer Robert Diack started today. Then saxophonist Melissa Aldana, the wonderfully quirky band led by saxophonist Rosco Blur, pianist Gerald Clayton, pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba, saxophonist Benjamin Deschamps and pianist Satoko Fujii. The historical segment was a live concert from the Gaslight Club in NY in 1962 with alto and flute player Eric Dolphy.
Artist(*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Robert Diack // Hollow // Small Bridges // Self-Released
*Robert Diack // Plex // Small Bridges // Self-Released
*Robert Diack // Depth // Small Bridges // Self-Released
*Robert Diack // Quicken // Small Bridges // Self-Released
Melissa Aldana // The Bluest Eye // 12 Stars // Blue Note
Melissa Aldana // Los Ojos de Chile // 12 Stars // Blue Note
Melissa Aldana // 12 Stars // 12 Stars // Blue Note
*Rosco Blur // Mixto // Inside // Self-Produced
*Rosco Blur // Tao // Inside // Self-Produced
*Rosco Blur // Viral Strain // Inside // Self-Produced
Gerald Clayton // Water's Edge // Bells On Sand // Blue Note
Gerald Clayton // Peace Invocation // Bells On Sand // Blue Note
Eric Dolphy (historical segment) // Miss Ann // Gaslight 1962 // Get Back
Eric Dolphy (historical segment) // Left Alone // Gaslight 1962 // Get Back
Eric Dolphy (historical segment) // G.W. // Gaslight 1962 // Get Back
Eric Dolphy (historical segment) // 245 // Gaslight 1962 // Get Back
Gonzalo Rubalcaba // Siempre Maria // Skyline // 5Passion
Gonzalo Rubalcaba // RonJackRuba // Skyline // 5Passion
*Benjamin Deschamps // Opinions // Augmented Reality // MCM
*Benjamin Deschamps // Augmented Reality // Augmented Reality // MCM
*Benjamin Deschamps // Amities Oubliees // Augmented Reality // MCM
Satoko Fujii // Dieser Zug // Mosaic // Libra
August 24th, 2022
Alto player Miguel Zenon opened today from his new album celebrating his Puerto Rican roots. Then saxophonist Jon Irabagon, the WJO, guitarist Mary Halvorson, drummer Ernesto Cervini and saxophonist Chet Doxas. The historical segment was pianist/trombonist/composer/arranger and now Winnipegger Jeff Presslaff from a 1990 album he recorded when in New York. (A visit from the kids from CKUW's Radio Camp was a bonus.)
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Miguel Zenon // Tainos Y Caribes // Musica de Las Americas // Miel Music
Miguel Zenon // Opresion Y Revolucion // Musica de Las Americas // Miel Music
Jon Irabagon // Mammoth // Rising Sun // Irabbagast Records
Jon Irabagon // Needles // Rising Sun // Irabbagast Records
*WJO // Opening Glimmers (Twisting Ways part 3) Twisting Ways // WJO Music
*WJO // Hope Shadow (Twisting Ways part 4 ) // Twisting Ways // WJO Music
Jeff Presslaff (historical segment) // Collective Unconsciousness // Collective Unconsciousness // De Brus
Jeff Presslaff (historical segment) // Tierce // Collective Unconsciousness // De Brus
Jeff Presslaff (historical segment) // Tee's Knees // Collective Unconsciousness // De Brus
Jeff Presslaff (historical segment) // Blue Barron // Collective Unconsciousness // De Brus
Jeff Presslaff (historical segment) // Last Word // Collective Unconsciousness // De Brus
Mary Halvorson // Hoodwink // Amaryllis // Nonesuch
Mary Halvorson // 892 Teeth // Amaryllis // Nonesuch
Mary Halvorson // Flying Song // Belladonna // Nonesuch
Mary Halvorson // Belladonna // Belladonna // Nonesuch
*Ernesto Cervini // Softly, As In A Morning's Sunrise // Tetrahedron // Anzic Records
*Ernesto Cervini // Forward Motion // Tetrahedron // Anzic Records
*Ernesto Cervini // Angelicus // Tetrahedron // Anzic Records
*Chet Doxas // Part Of A Memory // You Can't Take It With You // Whirlwind
*Chet Doxas // Twelve Foot Blues // You Can't Take It With You // Whirlwind
*Chet Doxas // The Last Pier // You Can't Take It With You // Whirlwind
August 17th, 2022 (August 10th was an archived show)
Alto player David Binney started today. Then pianist Fred Hersch, Alto player Luis Deniz, bassist Roberto Occhipinti, trumpeter Nate Wooley, soprano player Emile Parisien and clarinetist Harry Skoler. The historical segment was a true classic - "The Quintet" from Toronto in 1953.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
David Binney // Vibe Changer // A Glimpse Of The Eternal // Criss Cross
David Binney // Craig // A Glimpse Of The Eternal // Criss Cross
David Binney // Blue Sky // A Glimpse Of The Eternal // Criss Cross
Fred Hersch // Begin Again // Breath By Breath // Palmetto
Fred Hersch // Awakened Heartt // Breath By Breath // Palmetto
Fred Hersch // Breath By Breath // Breath By Breath // Palmetto
*Luis Deniz // Entre Dos Ideas // El Tinajon // Modica Music
*Luis Deniz // Bolero // El Tinajon // Modica Music
*Luis Deniz // Gesture // El Tinajon // Modica Music
*Roberto Occhipinti // The Peacocks // The Next Step // Modica Music
*Roberto Occhipinti // Il Muro // The Next Step // Modica Music
*Roberto Occhipinti // Opus Pocus // The Next Step // Modica Music
The Quintet (historical segment) // Perdido // Jazz At Massey Hall 1953 // Debut
The Quintet (historical segment) // Salt Peanuts // Jazz At Massey Hall 1953 // Debut
The Quintet (historical segment) // Wee // Jazz At Massey Hall 1953 // Debut
The Quintet (historical segment) // Hot House // Jazz At Massey Hall 1953 // Debut
The Quintet (historical segment) // A Night In Tunisia // Jazz At Massey Hall 1953 // Debut
Nate Wooley // Intro to I Am The Sea... // Ancient Songs Of Burlap Heroes // Pyroclastic
Nate Wooley // I Am The Sea That Sings Of Dust // Ancient Songs Of Burlap Heroes // Pyroclastic
Emile Parisien // Il Giorno Della Vivetta // Louise // ACT
Emile Parisien // Jojo // Louise // ACT
Emile Parisien // Jungle Jig // Louise // ACT
Harry Skoler // Invisible Lady // Living In Sound: The Music Of Charles Mingus // Sunnyside
August 3rd, 2022
Guitar and oud player Gordon Grdina started today. Then vibist and friend of Winnipeg Stefan Bauer, alto player Luis Deniz, trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith, drummers Andrew Cyrille and Tomas Fujiwara, tenor player Andy Zimmerman and a solo piano album with Benoit Delbecq. The historical segment was the actual groundbreaking classic with composer and leader George Russell who developed a different way for jazz musicians to approach improvisation.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Gordon Grdina // Pathways // Pathways // Attaboygirl
*Gordon Grdina // Trimeter // Pathways // Attaboygirl
Stefan Bauer // Trinidad // Organic Earfood // JazzSick
Stefan Bauer // It's Alright With Me // Organic Earfood // JazzSick
*Luis Deniz // Reflexiones // El Tinajon // Modica Music
*Luis Deniz // La Cieba De Mayuya // El Tinajon // Modica Music
*Luis Deniz // Rumba Para Camaguey // El Tinajon // Modica Music
Wadada Leo Smith // Song For World Forgiveness // A Love Sonnet For Billie Holiday // TUM
George Russell (historical segment) // Chromatic Universe (Part 1) // Jazz In The Space Age // Decca
George Russell (historical segment) // Dimensions // Jazz In The Space Age // Decca
Georgs Russell (historical segment) // Chromatic Universe (Part 2) // Jazz In The Space Age // Decca
George Russell (historical segment) // The Lydiot // Jazz In The Space Age // Decca
George Russell (historical segment) // Chromatic Universe (Part 3) // Jazz In The Space Age // Decca
Andrew Cyrille // Go Happy Lucky // The News // ECM
Andrew Cyrille // The News // The News // ECM
Andrew Cyrille // Incienso // The News // ECM
Tomas Fujiwara // March Of The Storm Before The Quiet Of The Dance // March // Firehouse 12
Tomas Fujiwara // Docile - Fury - Ballad // March // Firehouse 12
Andy Zimmerman // Half Light // Half Light // Newvelle Records
Andy Zimmerman // Clearing // Half Light // Newvelle Records
Andy Zimmerman // Orr Springs Road // Half Light // Newvelle Records
Benoit Delbecq // Broken World // The Weight Of Light // Pyroclastic
July 27th, 2022
Trombonist John Yao started today with his band called Triceratops (it has three horns). Then Canadian pianist Kate Wyatt, Montreal's Jazzlab Orchestra, pianist Ethan Iverson, French soprano giant Emile Parisien, Canadian cellist George Crotty, pianist Frank Kimbrough and clarinetist Harry Skoler. The historical segment was a 1983 album with trumpeter Fredddie Hubbard.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
John Yao // The Morphing Line // Off-Kilter // See Tao Recordings
John Yau // Off-Kilter // Off-Kilter // See Tao Recordings
*Kate Wyatt // A Flower Is A Lovesome Thing // Artifact // Self-Released
*Kate Wyatt // Lhotse Face // Artifact // Self-Released
*Jazzlab Orchestra // La Grande Sauve Majeur // Loguslabusmuzikus // Effendi
*Jazzlab Orchestra // Humor De La Seconda // Loguslabusmuzikus // Effendi
Ethan Iverson // Merely Improbable // Every Note Is True // Blue Note
Ethan Iverson // Praise Will Travel // Every Note Is True // Blue Note
Ethan Iverson // At The Bells And Motley // Every Note Is True // Blue Note
Freddie Hubbard (historical segment) // Sweet Return // Sweet Return // Atlantic
Freddie Hubbard (historical segment) // Whistling Away The Dark // Sweet Return // Atlantic
Freddie Hubbard (historical segment) // Heidi-B // Sweet Return // Atlantic
Freddie Hubbard (historical segment) // The Night Has A Thousand Eyes // Sweet Return // Atlantic
Emile Parisien // Memento Pt. I // Louise // ACT
Emile Parisien // Memento Pt. II // Louise // ACT
Emile Parisien // Memento Pt. III // Louise // ACT
*George Crotty // Snowglobe // Chronotope // Factor
*Georgs Crotty // Ropetrick // Chronotope // Factor
*George Crotty // Banish The Birds // Chronotope // Factor
Frank Kimbrough // Lullabluebye // Lullabluebye // Palmetto
Frank Kimbrough // Centering Lullabluebye // Palmetto
Frank Kimbrough // Kid Stuff // Lullabluebye // Palmetto
Harry Skol;er // Duke Ellington's Sound Of Love // Living In Sound: The Music Of Charles Mingus // Sunnyside
July 20th, 2022
Two simultaneous EPs by guitarist Mary Halvorson started today (cool concept with different instrumentation). Then Canadian bassist Roberto Occhipinti, bari player Brian Landrus, the quirky band led by saxophonist Rosco Blur, pianist Joey Alexander and saxophonist Melissa Aldana. My historical segment was something I've never done before - I played the whole album of the amazing classic from 1959, Miles Davis/Gil Evans version of Porgy And Bess. - an essential album.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Mary Halvorson // Amaryllis // Amaryllis // Nonesuch
Mary Halvorson // Side Effect // Amaryllis // Nonesuch
Mary Halvorson // Haunted Head // Belladonna // Nonesuch
*Roberto Occhipinti // The Next Step // The Next Step // Modica Music
*Roberto Occhipinti // Emancipation Day // The Next Step // Modica Music
Brian Landrus // Tigris // Red List // Palmetto
Brian Landrus // Congo Basin // Red List // Palmetto
*Rosco Blur // Saxophrenia // Inside // Self-Produced
*Rosco Blur // Al Yai Hoa // Inside // Self-Produced
Miles Davis (historical segment) // The Buzzard Song // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Bess You Is My Woman Now // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Gone // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Gone, Gone, Gone // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Summertime // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Bess, Oh Where's My Bess // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Prayer (Oh Doctor Jesus) // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Fishermen. Strawberry And Devil Crab // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // My Man's Gone Now // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // It Ain't Necessarily So // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Here Come The Honey Man // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // I Love's You Porgy // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // There's A Boat That's Leaving Soon For New York // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Joey Alexander // Midnight Waves // Origin // Mack Avenue
Joey Alexander // Angel Eyes // Origin // Mack Avenue
Joey Alexander // Rise Up // Origin // Mack Avenue
Melissa Aldana // Intro to Emilia // 12 Stars // Blue Note
Melissa Aldana // Emilia // 12 Stars // Blue Note
Melissa Aldana // The Fool [Partial] // 12 Stars // Blue Note
July 13th, 2022
Saxophonist Chet Doxas started today from his first trio album as leader. Then the Adema [Nick] Manoukas [Alex] Octet, vibist Stefan Bauer in duet and as part of the Relative Motion Trio, saxophonist Caleb Wheeler Curtis, the Toronto trio TuneTown, saxophonist Charles Lloyd and pianist Yelena Eckemoff. The historical segment was trumpeter Clifford Brown.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Chet Doxas // You Can't Take It With You // You Can't Take It With You // Whirlwind
*Chet Doxas // Cheryl And George // You Can't Take It With You // Whirlwind
*Adema Manoukas Octet // 'Round Midnight // New Roots // Factor/FMUA
*Adema Manoukas Octet // In The Weeds // New Roots // Factor/FMUA
Stefan Bauer & Michael Heupel // Summer's Embrace // Tete-A-Tete // JazzHausMusik
Stefan Bauer & Michael Heupel // Miniatur II // Tete-A-Tete // JazzHausMusik
Relative Motion Trio // Missile Or Microbe // Relative Motion Trio // Bandcamp
Relative Motion Trio // Relative Motion // Relative Motion Trio // Bandcamp
Relative Motion Trio // Now And Always Now // Relative Motion Trio // Bandcamp
Caleb Wheeler Curtis // Heatmap // Heatmap // Imani Records
Caleb Wheeler Curtis // Limestone // Heatmap // Imani Records
Caleb Wheeler Curtis // Spheres // Heatmap // Imani Records
Clifford Brown & Max Roach (historical segment) // Joy Spring // Alone Together... Mercury /Verve Reissue
Clifford Brown & Max Roach (historical segment) // What's New // Alone Together... Mercury/Verve Reissue
Clifford Brown & Max Roach (historical segment) // September Song // Alone together... Mercury/Verve Reissue
Clifford Brown & Max Roach (historical segment) // Sandu // Alone Together... Mercury/Verve Reissue
Clifford Brown & Max Roach (historical segment) // Daahoud // Alone Together... Mercury/Verve Reissue
Clifford Brown & Max Roach (historical segment) // Jordu // Alone Together... Mercury/Verve Reissue
*TuneTown // Hello, Today // Entering Utopia // Three Pines
*TuneTown // Entering Utopia // Entering Utopia // Three Pines
*TuneTown // Layla Tov // Entering Utopia // Three Pines
Charles LLoyd // Ay Amor // Trios: Chapel // Blue Note
Charles Lloyd // Beyond Darkness // Trios: Chapel // Blue Note
Yelena Eckemoff // Like Rain Upon The Mown Grass (Ps.72) // I Am A Stranger In This World // L&H Production
July 6th, 2022
The first of two debut albums started today. Montreal bassist Levi Dover was first, and after drummer Ches Smith was the debut of Montreal pianist Kate Wyatt. Both real winners. Then a sort of "twofer" from guitarist Mary Halvorson - simultaneous EPs with different sounds., the WJO, saxophonist Melissa Aldana and trombonist John Yao with his three horn quintet called Triceratops, of course. The historical segment was some post/hard bop from 1966 with Wayne Shorter.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Levi Dover // The Fox And The Cat // Imaginary Structures // Three Pines
*Levi Dover // Imaginary Structures // Imaginary Structures // Three Pines
*Levi Dover // First Impression // Imaginary Structures // Three Pines
Ches Smith // Mixed Metaphor // Interpret It Well // Pyroclastic
*Kate Wyatt // Artifact // Artifact // Self-Released
*Kate Wyatt // Artifact // Artifact // Self-Released
Mary Halvorson // Night Shift // Amaryllis // Nonesuch
Mary Halvorson // Anesthesia // Amaryllis // Nonesuch
Mary Halvorson // Nodding Yellow // Belladonna // Nonesuch
Mary Halvorson // Moonburn // Belladonna // Nonesuch
Wayne Shorter (historical segment) // Witch Hunt // Speak No Evil // Blue Note
Wayne Shorter (historical segment) // Dance Cadaverous // Speak No Evil // Blue Note
Wayne Shorter (historical segment) // Speak No Evil // Speak No Evil // Blue Note
Wayne Shorter (historical segment) // Infant Eyes // Speak No Evil // Blue Note
Wayne Shorter (historical segment) // Wild Flower // Speak No Evil // Blue Note
*WJO // The Hand (Twisting Ways Part 1) // Twisting Ways // WJO Music
*WJO // Fleur Variation 3 // Twisting Ways // WJO Music
Melissa Aldana // Alegria // Back Home // Wommusic
Melissa aldana // Desde La Lluvia // Back Hone // Wommusic
John Yao // Interlude No. 1 // Off-Kilter // See Tao Recordings
John Yao // Quietly // Off-Kilter // See Tao Recordings
June 29th, 2022
Saxophonist Jon Irabagon started today from a great new album. After that the Canadian band Way North, bari player Brian Landrus, Canadian cellist George Crotty, Canadian saxophonist and terrific leader of adventurous music Rosco Blur, Montreal's Jazzlab Orchestra, bassist John Hebert and a tiny bit of drummer Ches Smith. The historical segment was the great Shirley Horn, ending with what has become her signature tune and one dear to my heart - Here's To Life.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Jon Irabagon // Sundance // Rising Sun // Irabbagast Records
Jon Irabagon // Bebop // Rising Sun // Irabbagast Records
*Way North // Chateau Gonflable // New Dreams, Old Stories // Roots2Boot Records
*Way North // If Charlie Haden... // New Dreams, Old Stories // Roots2Boot Records
Brian Landrus // Canopy Of Trees // Red List // Palmetto
Brian Landrus // The Red List // Red List // Palmetto
*George Crotty // Metamorphosis // Chronotope // Factor
*George Crotty // Baiao // Chronotope // Factor
*George Crotty // Hijaz // Chronotope // Factor
*Rosco Blur // Inside // Inside // Self-Produced
*Rosco Blur // Virtigo // Inside // Self-Produced
*Rosco Blur // Crazy Horn // Inside // Self-Produced
Shirley Horn (historical segment) // The Music That Makes Me Dance // You Won't Forget Me // Verve
Shirley Horn (historical segment) // Come Back To Me // You Won't Forget Me // Verve
Shirley Horn (historical segment) // If You Go // You Won't Forget Me // Verve
Shirley Horn (historical segment) // You Won't Forget Me // You Won't Forget Me // Verve
Shirley Horn (historical segment) // Green // Light Out Of Darkness // Verve/Gitanes
Shirley Horn (historical segment) // Here's To Life // Here's To Life // Verve/Gitanes
*Jazzlab Orchestra // Lunes & Marees // Loguslabusmuzikus // Effendi
*Jazzlab Orchestra // Compte-Rendu // Loguslabusmuzikus // Effendi
John Hebert // Constrictor // Sounds Of Love // Sunnyside
John Hebert // The Blank-Faced Man // Sounds Of Love // Sunnyside
Ches Smith // Mixed Metaphor (partial) // Interpret It Well // Pyroclastic Records
June 22nd, 2022
Trumpeter Jason Palmer began today with a new album recorded live in Central Park NY and released on Juneteenth as it referenced the emancipation date. After that Melissa Aldana who performed beautifully at the Winnipeg Jazz Festival last week, local guitarist/vocalist Jocelyn Gould whose album launched last Sunday, The Adema Manoukas Octet from Toronto, Vancouver guitarist/oud player Gordon Grdina, pianist Joey Alexander, saxophone icon Charles Lloyd and a bit of bassist John Hebert. The historical segment was the Dave Brubeck Quartet from 1982 in Concord CA.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Jason Palmer // Falling In // Live From Summit Rock In Seneca Village // Giant Step Arts
Melissa Aldana // Falling // 12 Stars // Blue Note
Melissa Aldana // Intuition// 12 Stars // Blue Note
*Jocelyn Gould // Serendipity // Golden Hour // Jocelyn Gould
*Jocelyn Gould // Tides Are Turning // Golden Hour // Jocelyn Gould
*Jocelyn Gould // Bright Note // Golden Hour // Jocelyn Gould
*Adema Manoukas Octet // Tour De Force // New Roots // Factor/FMUA
*Adema Manoukas Octet // Eastern Avenue // New Roots // Factor/FMUA
Dave Brubeck (historical segment) // Benjamin // Concord On A Summer Night // Concord
Dave Brubeck (historical segment) // Koto Song // Concord On A Summer Night // Concord
Dave Brubeck (historical segment) // Softly, William,. Softly // Concord On A Summer Night // Concord
Dave Brubeck (historical segment) // Take Five // Concord On A Summer Night // Concord
*Gordon Grdina // Palimpsest // Pathways // Attaboygirl Records
*Gordon Grdina // Deep Dive // Pathways // Attaboygirl Records
Joey Alexander // Remembering // Origin // Mack Avenue
Joey Alexander // On The Horizon // Origin // Mack Avenue
Charles Lloyd // Blood Count // Chapel // Blue Note
Charles Lloyd // Song My Lady Sings // Chapel // Blue Note
John Hebert // The Blank-Faced Man (partial) // Sounds Of Love // Sunnyside
June 15th, 2022
Last night opened the Winnipeg International Jazz Festival, and one of the bands was the terrific Tetrahedron with drummer Ernesto Cervini. That band started today. After that was the OGJB Quartet (Oliver Lake saxes, Graham Haynes cornet, Joe Fonda bass and Barry Altshul drums), bassist Alex Lakusta, saxophonist Yannick Rieu, guitar and oud player Gordon Grdina, alto player David Binney, drummer Johnathan Blake and saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa. The historical segment was a Bill Evans album recorded in 1977 and released in 1981 after Evans' death.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Ernesto Cervini // Wandering // Tetrahedron // Anzic Records
*Ernesto Cervini // The Sneaky Two // Tetrahedron // Anzic Records
The OGJB Quartet // OGJB #3 // Ode To O // TUM
The OGJB Quartet // Bass Bottom // Ode To O // TUM
The OGJB Quartet // OGJB #4 // Ode To O // TUM
*Alex Lakusta // Battery Brain // Transmit Slow // Self-Produced
*Alex Lakusta // Flicker // Transmit Slow // Self-Produced
*Yannick Rieu // Time Is, Life Was // Qui Qu'en Grogne // Yari Productions
*Yannick Rieu // Le Philosophe // Qui Qu'en Grogne // Yari Productions
*Gordon Grdina // Parksville // Boiling Point // Astral Spirits
*Gordon Grdina // Shibuya // Boiling Point // Astral Spirits
Bill Evans (historical segment) // B Minor Waltz // You Must Believe In Spring // Warner Bros
Bill Evans (historical segment) // You Must Believe In Spring // You Must Believe In Spring // Warner Bros
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Gary's Theme // You Must Believe In Spring // Warner Bros
Bill Evans (historical segment) //We Will Meet Again // You Must Believe In Spring // Warner Bros
Bill Evans (historical segment) // The Peacocks // You Must Believe In Spring // Warner Bros
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Sometime Ago // You Must Believe In Spring // Warner Bros
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Freddie Freeloader // You Must Believe In Spring // Warner Bros
David Binney // Call Culture // Tomorrow's Journey // Ghost Note
Johnathan Blake // Homeward Bound (for Ana Grace) // Homeward Bound // Blue Note
Johnathan Blake // Rivers & Parks // Homeward Bound // Blue Note
Rudresh Mahanthappa // Animal Crossing // Animal Crossing EP // Whirlwind
Rudresh Mahanthappa // Missouri Uncompromised // Animal Crossing EP // Whirlwind
June 8th, 2022
Canadian saxophonist Quinsin Nachoff started today from a fine album of a few years ago. Then a pretty mellow drummer Andrew Cyrille, a preview of a new album by Canadian cellist George Crotty, Trombonist John Yau and his band Triceratops - yes there are three horns - tenor player Andy Zimmerman, Pianist Sartoko Fuji and bassist Joe Fonda from an album I played just a bit last week, the Adema (Nick Adema) Manoukas (Alex Manoukas) Octet and Spanish bassist Manel Fortia. The historical segment was the one and only Lady Day.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Quinsin Nachoff // Mind's Ear I // Flux // Mythology
*Quinsin Nachoff // Mind's Ear II // Flux // Mythology
Andrew Cyrille // Mountain // The News // ECM
Andrew Cyrille // Leaving East Of Java // The News // ECM
*George Crotty // Island // Chronotope // Factor
*George Crotty // Chronotope // Chronotope // Factor
*George Crotty // Prayer-Dance // Chronotope // Factor
John Yao // Below The High Rise // Off-Kilter // See Tao Recordings
John Yao // Labyrinth // Off-Kilter // See Tao Recordings
Andy Zimmerman // Montreux // Half Light // Newvelle Records
Andy Zimmerman // The Bay Area // Half Light // Newvelle Records
Andy Zimmerman // Two Sapphires // Half Light // Newvelle Records
Andy Zimmerman // Crossing Iowa // Half Light // Newvelle Records
Billie Holiday (historical segment) // Strange Fruit // The Best Of Billie Holiday: 20th Century Masters (The Millenium Collection) // Universal Music Enterprise
Billie Holiday (historical segment) // Fine And Mellow // The Best Of Billie Holiday: 20th Century Masters (The Millenium Collection) //
Billie Holiday (historical segment) // Lover Man // The best Of...// Universal Music...
Billie Holiday (historical segment) // Don't Explain // The Best Of...// Universal Music...
Billie Holiday (historical segment) // Good Morning Heartache // The Best Of...// Universal Music ...
Billie Holiday (historical segment) // 'Tain't Nobody's Business...// The Best Of...// Universal Music...
Billie Holiday (historical segment) // My Man // The Best Of...// Universal Music...
Billie Holiday (historical segment) // I Loves You Porgy // The Best Of...// Universal Music...
Billie Holiday (historical segment) // Lady Sings The Blues // The Best Of...// Universal Music...
Billie Holiday (historical segment) // God Bless The Child // The Best Of...// Universal Music..
Saroko Fujii/Joe Fonda // Reflection // Thread Of Light // FSR
Satoko Fujii/Joe Fonda // Anticipating // Thread Of Light // FSR
*Adema Manoukas Octet // Three Step Deal // New Roots // Factor/FMUA
*Adema Manoukas Octet // Runnin' // New Roots // Factor/FMUA
Manel Fortia // Saudades // Despertar // Altafonte
June 1st, 2022
As usual, some neat new tunes and old favourites. Trombonist Ed Neumeister started. Then Quebec saxophonist Yannick Rieu, alto player David Binney, bassist Levi Dover, the Toronto trio TuneTown, pianist Joey Alexander, drummer Jonathan Blake and pianist/composer Stoke Fujii with bassist Joe Fonda. The historical segment was classic Duke Ellington with alto player Johnny Hodges.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Ed Neumeister // Riverwalk // What Have I Done // MeistroMusic Records
Ed Neumeister // PickledGinger 1 // What Have I Done // MeistroMusic Records
Ed Neumeister // Gratitude // What Have I Done // MeisteroMusic
Ed Neumeister // PickledGinger 2 // What Have I Done // MeisteroMusic
Ed Neumeister // Acclimation Park // What Have I Done // MeisteroMusic
*Yannick Rieu // Qui Qu'en Grogne // Qui Qu'en Grogne // Yari Productions
*Yannick Rieu // Song Sisters // Qui Qu'en Grogne // Yari Productions
*Yannick Rieu // Riff Droite // Qui Qu'en Grogne // Yari Productions
David Binney // Resembler // Tomorrow's Journey // Ghost Note
*Levi Dover // MK // Imaginary Structures // Three Pine Records
*Levi Dover // Galapagos // Imaginary Structures // Three Pines Records
Duke Ellington & Johnny Hodges (historical segment) // Stompy Jones // Side By Side // Verve
Duke Ellington & Johnny Hodges (historical segment) // Just Squeeze Me... // Side By Side // Verve
Duke Ellington & Johnny Hodges (historical segment) // Big Shoe // Side By Side // Verve
Duke Ellington & Johnny Hodges (historical segment) // Going Up // Side By Side // Verve
Duke Ellington & Johnny Hodges (historical segment) // Just A Memory // Side By Side // Verve
Duke Ellington & Johnny Hodges (historical segment) // Let's Fall In Love // Side By Side // Verve
*TuneTown // Flood, Deluge // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*TuneTown // Look Down // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*TuneTown // Sycamore // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*TuneTown // Cheryl // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
Joey Alexander // Summer Rising // Origin // Mack Avenue
Joey Alexander // Midnight Waves // Origin // Mack Avenue
Jonathan Blake // LLL // Homeward Bound // Blue Note
Jonathan Blake // Steppin' Out // Homeward Bound // Blue Note
Satoko Fujii/Joe Fonda // Anticipating (partial) // Thread Of Light // FSR
May 25th, 2022
Last week was an archived program as I was down with COVID. Back today with a program celebrating Canadian jazz throughout. Winnipeggers pianist Will Bonness and alto player Jon Gordon started. Then Vancouver's Hard Rubber Orchestra, pianist Florian Hoefner, drummer Ernesto Cervini, trombonist Karl Silveira, bassist Miles Perkin and a bit of bassist Levi Dover. The historical segment was a 1997 album from Winnipeg with a great cast including Stefan Bauer on vibes, Kenny Wheeler trumpet, Winnipegger Bernie Senensky on piano, Jim Vivian bass and Barry Romberg drums.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Will Bonness // Burning Bridges // Change Of Plans // Will Bonness Music
*Will Bonness // Echo Chamber // Change Of Plans // Will Bonness Music
*Will Bonness // Guiding Light // Change Of Plans // Will Bonness Music
*Jon Gordon // Havens // Stranger Than Fiction // ArtistShare
*Jon Gordon // Stranger Than Fiction // Stranger Than Fiction // ArtistShare
*Jon Gordon // Dance // Stranger Than Fiction // ArtistShare
*Hard Rubber Orchestra // From The Earth // Iguana // Redshift Music
*Hard Rubber Orchestra // Force Majeur // Iguana // Redshift Music
*Florian Hoefner // Betwen The Lines // Desert Bloom // Alma
*Florian Hoefner // Desert Bloom // Desert Bloom // Alma
*Stefan Bauer (historical segment) // Flaneur // Coast To Coast // IGMOD Records
*Stefan Bauer (historical segment) // Circus Balouni // Coast To Coast // IGMOD Records
*Stefan Bauer (historical segment) // Long Shadows //Coast To Coast // IGMOD Records
*Stefan Bauer (historical segment) // Coast To Coast //Coast To Coast // IGMOD Records
*Stefan Bauer (historical segment) // Im Loh // Coast To Coast // IGMOD Records
*Stefan Bauer (historical segment) // Piece Of Cake //Coast To Coast // IGMOD Records
*Ernesto Cervini // Boo Radley // Tetrahedron // Anzic Records
*Ernesto Cervini // Stro // Tetrahedron // Anzic Records
*Karl Silveira // Perimeter // A Porta Aperta // Self-Produced
*Karl Silveira // Hunch (Intro) // A Porta Aperta // Self-Produced
*Karl Silveira // A Porta Aperta // A Porta Aperta // Self-Produced
*Miles Perkin // What Did You Expect // The Point In Question // Clean Feed
*Miles Perkin // The Point In Question // The Point In Question // Clean Feed
*Levi Dover // MK (partial) // Imaginary Structures // Three Pines Records
May 11th, 2022
Montreal saxophonist and leader Benjamin Deschamps started today. Then tenor player Andy Zimmerman, the Adema Manoukas Octet - namely an octet led by Nick Adema on trombone and Andy Manoukas on bari, - Spanish bassist Manel Fortia, drummer Tomas Fujiwara, pianist Fred Hersch, drummer Andrew Cyrille with bassist William Parker and flugelhorn played Enrico Rava, and a historical segment from a 1957 session with Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Benjamin Deschamps // Unfinished Business // Augmented Reality // MCM
*Banjamin Deschamps // Fearless // Augmented Reality // MCM
Andy Zimmerman // Bess You Is My Woman Now // Half Light // Newvelle Records
Andy Zimmerman // Lena's Dance // Half Light // Newvelle Records
Andy Zimmerman // Sunset And The Mockingbird // Half Light // Newvelle Records
*Adema Manoukas Octet // 'Round Midnight // New Roots // Factor/FMUA
*Adema Manoukas Octet // In The Weeds // New Roots // Factor/FMUA
Manel Fortia // Dormir // Despertar // Altafonte
Manel Fortia // Circular // Despertar // Altafonte
Tomas Fujiwara // Silhouettes In Smoke // March // Firehouse 12
Tomas Fujiwara // Pack Up Coming For You // March // Firehouse 12
Tomas Fujiwara // Life OInly Gets More // March // Firehouse 12
Thelonious Monk With John Coltrane (historical segment) // Blues For Tomorrow // The Complete 1957 Riverside Recordings // Riverside
Thelonious Monk With John Coltrane (historical segment) // Epistrophy // The Complete 1957 Riverside Recordings // Riverside
Thelonious Monk With John Coltrane (historical segment) // Well You Needn't (Opening) // The Complete 1957 Riverside Recordings // Riverside
Thelonious Monk With John Coltrane (historical segment) // Well You Needn't // The Complete 1957 Riverside Recordings // Riverside
Fred Hersch // Know That You Are // Breath By Breath // Palmetto
Fred Hersch // Pastorale // Breath By Breath // Palmetto
Fred Hersch // This Is Always // Breath By Breath // Palmetto
Andrew Cyrille/William Parker/Enrico Rava // Blues For Cecil No. 1 // 2 Blues For Cecil // TUM
Andrew Cyrille/William Cyrille/Enrico Rava // Improvisation No. 2 // 2 Blues For Cecil // TUM
*Benjamin Deschamps // Amities Oubliees // Augmented Reality // MCM
May 4th, 2022
Had to play a new theme for the day - May the Fourth be with you. Then the "normal" playlist starting with the Hard rubber Orchestra from the west coast, alto player David Binney, trombonist Karl Silveira, tenor player Tony Malaby, pianist Lynne Arriale, bassist John Hebert and drummer/vibist Ches Smith. The historical segment was the 1970 Miles Davis sessions from the Cellar Door in Washington DC
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Star Wars Theme // Star Wars Theme // The Empire Strikes Back // Lucasfilm
*Hard Rubber Orchestra // Dissolver // Iguana // Redshift Music
*Hard Rubber Orchestra // Iguana // Iguana // Redshift Music
David Binney // Tomorrow's Journey // Tomorrow's Journey // Ghost Note Records
*Karl Silveira // Rye & Lilacs // A Porta Aperta // Self-Produced
*Karl Silveira // A Serretinha Em Julho A Porta Aperta // Self-Produced
*Karl Silveira // Nymark Plaza // A Porta Aperta // Self-Produced
Tony Malaby // The Cave Of Winds // The Cave Of Winds // Pyroclastic Records
Lynne Arriale // Into The Breach // The Lights Are Always On // Challenge Records
Lynne Arriale // Walk In My Shoes // The Lights Are Always On // Challenge Records
Lynne Arriale // Heroes // The Lights Are Always On // Challenge Records
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Directions disc 5 track 1 // The Cellar Door Sessions 1970 // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Honky Tonk disc 5 track 2 // The Cellar door Sessions 1970 // Columbia
John Hebert // Duke Ellington's Sound Of Love // Sounds Of Love // Sunnyside
John Hebert // Frivilocity // Sounds Of Love // Sunnyside
Ches Smith // Interpret It Well // Interpret It Well // Pyroclastic Records
April 27th, 2022
Some fine new music today starting with trumpeter Dave Douglas with saxophonist Joe Lovano. Then Australian pianist/composer/educator Andrea Keller, Toronto drummer/leader Ernesto Cervini, clarinetist Ben Goldberg, Pianist Tania Gill, French soprano player Emile Parisien, pianist Gerald Clayton and a bit of Satoko Fujii's band Kaze. The historical segment was a 1997 album with pianist McCoy Tuner playing John Coltrane at the Village Vanguard.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Dave Douglas/Joe Lovano // The Flight // Other Worlds // Greenleaf
Dave Douglas/Joe Lovano // The Transcendentalists // Other Worlds // Greenleaf
Andrea Keller // Eibophobie // Between Panic And Peace // Bandcamp
Andrea Keller // Urkraft // Between Panic And Peace // Bandcamp
*Ernesto Cervini // Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise // Tetrahedron // Anzic
*Ernesto Cervini // Forward Motion // Tetrahedron // Anzic
*Ernesto Cervini // Angelicus // Tetrahedron // Anzic
Ben Goldberg // Chorale Type // Everything Happens To Be // BAG Records
Ben Goldberg // Long Last Moment // Everything Happens To Be // BAG Records
*Tania Gill // Marsh Music // Disappearing Curiosities // Self-Produced
*Tania Gill // To Montreal // Disappearing Curiosities // Self-Produced
*Tania Gill // Jaunty Woo // Disappearing Cjuriosities // Self-Produced
McCoy Tyner (historical segment) // Naima // ...Plays John Coltrane: Live At The Village Vanguard // Impulse
McCoy Tyner (historical segment) // Moment's Notice // ...Plays John Coltrane... // Impulse
McCoy Tyner (historical segment) // After The Rain // ...Plays John coltrane... // Impulse
McCoy Tyner (historical segment) // Afro Blue // ...Plays John Coltrane... // Impulse
Emile Parisien // Louise // Louise // ACT
Emile Parisien // Madagascar // Louise // ACT
Gerald Clayton // Water's Edge // Bells On Sand // Blue Note
Gerald Clayton // Peace Invocation // Bells On Sand // Blue Note
Kaze // Kappa (partial only) // Sand Storm // Libra
April 20th, 2022
Last week's program was an archived show because a storm made it impossible to get to the studio. This week was back to business. Saxophonist Benjamin Deschamps started. Then Australian pianist/composer Andrea Keller, drummer Andrew Cyrille, The Adema Manoukas Octet (Nick Adema trombone and Alex Manoukas baritone), clarinetist Harry Skoler tribute to Charles Mingus and then the historical segment,ent of Mingus himself, tenor player Andy Zimmerman, bass player John Hebert and a bit more of And Keller.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Benjamin Deschamps // Opinions // Augmented Reality // MCM
*Benjamin Deschamps // Augmented Reality // Augmented Reality // MCM
*Benjamin Deschamps // Amities Oublies // Augmented Reality // MCM
Andrea Keller // Hand Me Downs // Curates Monday Nights At The Jazzlab: Volume 3 PATSy // Bandcamp
Andrea Keller // Hope Is The Thing With Feathers // Curates.... // Bandcamp
Andrew Cyrille // Dance Of The Nuances // The News // ECM
Andrew Cyrille // With You In Mind // The News // ECM
*Adema Manoukas Octet // Tour De Force // New Roots // Factor/FMUA
*Adema Manoukas Octet // Eastern Avenue // New Roots // Factor/FMUA
Harry Skoler // Goodbye Porkpie Hat // Living In Sound: The Music Of Charles Mingus // Sunnyside
Harry Skoler // Peggy's Blue Skylight // Living In Sound: The Music Of Charles Mingus // Sunnyside
Charles Mingus (historical segment) // Fables Of Faubus // The Lost Album From Ronnie Scott's // Resonance
Andy Zimmerman // Half Light // Half Light // Newvelle Records
Andy Zimmerman // Clearing // Half Light // Newvelle Records
Andy Zimmerman // Orr Springs Road // Half Light // Newvelle Records
John Hebert // The Blank-Faced Man // Sounds Of Love // Sunnyside
John Hebert // Love What? // Sounds Of Love // Sunnyside
Andrea Keller // Eibophobie (partial) // Between Panic And Peace // Bandcamp
April 6th, 2022
A couple of preview track releases from soon to be released albums started today from bari player Brian Landrus and drummer Ches Smith. After that trombonist Karl Silveira, pianists Tania Gill and Lynne Arriale, drummer Tomas Fujiwara, trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith and the OGJB Quartet ((O)liver Lake, (G)raham Haynes, (J)oe Fonda, (B)arry Altschul). The historical segment was the great Lambert Hendricks and Ross making us all smile.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Brian Landrus // Nocturnal Flight // Red List // Palmetto
Ches Smith // Clear Major // Interpret It Well // Pyroclastic
*Karl Silveira // Trip to The Light, Fantastic // A Porta Aperta // Self-Produced
*Karl Silveira // Far // A Porta Aperta // Self-Produced
*Karl Silveira // Shimmy // A Porta Aperta // Self-Produced
*Tania Gill // People Gonna Rise Like The Water // Disappearing Curiosities // Self-Produced
*Tania Gill // Apology // Disappearing Curiosities // Self-Produced
*Tania Gill // Frisbee // Disappearing Curiosities // Self-Produced
*Tania Gill // Knocked Over // Disappearing Curiosities // Self-Produced
Lynne Arriale // The Lights Are Always On // The Lights Are Always On // Challenge Records
Lynne Arriale // Sisters // The Lights Are Always On // Challenge Records
Lynne Arriale // The Notorious RBG // The Lights Are Always On // Challenge Records
Lambert Hendricks & Ross (historical segment) // Four // LH&R // Giants Of Jazz
Lambert Hendricks & Ross (historical segment) // Now's The Time // LH&R // Giants Of Jazz
Lambert Hendricks & Ross (historical segment) // Moanin' // LH&R // Giants Of Jazz
Lambert Hendricks & Ross (historical segment) // Caravan // LH&R // Giants Of Jazz
Lambert Hendricks & Ross (historical segment) // Every Tub // LH&R // Giants Of Jazz
Lambert Hendricks & Ross (historical segment) // Sermonette // LH&R // Giants Of Jazz
Lambert Hendricks & Ross (historical segment) // Airegin // LH&R // Giants Of Jazz
Lambert Hendricks & Ross (historical segment) // Swingin' 'Til The Girls Come Home // LH&R // Giants Of Jazz
Lambert Hendricks & Ross (historical segment) // Jumpin' At The Woodside // LH&R // Giants Of Jazz
Lambert Hendricks & Ross (historical segment) // Centerpiece // LH&R // Giants Of Jazz
Tomas Fujiwara // The March Before The Storm....// March // Firehouse 12 Records
Tomas Fujiwara // Docile-Fury // March // Firehouse 12 Records
Wadada Leo Smith // Song For World Forgiveness // A Love Sonnet For Billie Holiday // TUM
The OGJB Quartet // Da Bang // Ode To O //
March 30th, 2022
French soprano player Èmile Parisien started today from a fine new album. After that it was Canadian pianist Yves Leveille, tenor player Tony Malaby, drummer Matt Slocum, clarinetist Francois Houle in partnership with composer and "techie" John Oliver, Trumpeter Dave Douglas with saxophonist Joe Lovano and alto player David Binney. The historical segment was a classic 1957 album with tenor players Al Cohn and Zoot Sims. Some pretty wild diversity today.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Emile Parisien // Il Giorno Della Civetta // Louise // ACT
Emile Parisien // Jojo // Louise // ACT
Emile Parisien // Jungle Jig // Louise // ACT
*Yves Leveille // Couleur Grenade // L'Echelle Du Temps // Effendi
*Yves Leveille // Missive // L'Echelle Du Temps // Effendi
Tony Malaby // Scratch The Horse // The Cave Of Winds // Pyroclastic Records
Tony Malaby // Insect Ward // The Cave Of Winds // Pyroclastic Records
Tony Malaby // Life Coach (For Helias) // The Cave Of Winds // Pyroclastic Records
Matt Slocum // Prelude // With Love And Sadness // Sunnyside
Matt Slocum // First Light // With Love And Sadness // Sunnyside
Matt Slocum // An Evolving Alliance // With Love And Sadness // Sunnyside
Al Cohn & Zoot Sims (historical segment) // It's A Wonderful World // Al And Zoot // Coral/GRP
Al Cohn & Zoot Sims (historical segment) // Brandy And Beer // Al And Zoot // Coral/GRP
Al Cohn & Zoot Sims (historical segment) // Two Funky People // Al And Zoot // Coral/GRP
Al Cohn & Zoot Sims (historical segment) // Chasing The Blues // Al And Zoot // Coral/GRP
Al Cohn & Zoot Sims (historical segment) // Halley's Comet // Al And Zoot // Coral/GRP
Al Cohn & Zoot Sims (historical segment) // The Wailing Boat // Al And Zoot // Coral/GRP
Al Cohn & Zoot Sims (historical segment) // Just You, Just Me // Al And Zoot // Coral/GRP
*Francois Houle/John Oliver // Melodies For Friends // Isolation Journal 3 Restless // Bandcamp
*Francois Houle/John Oliver // Melodies For Disappearing Friends //....Restless // Bandcamp
*Francois Houle/John Oliver // Melody Of Forgetting // ....Restless // Bandcamp
*Francois Houle/John Oliver // Melody Of The Forgotten // ....Restless // Bandcamp
*Francois Houle/John Oliver // Breathless // ....Restless // Bandcamp
*Francois Houle/John Oliver // Catch Your Breath // ....Restless // Bandcamp
*Francois Houle/John Oliver // Midnight Whistling // ....Restless // Bandcamp
*Francois Houle/John Oliver // Midnight Revelation // ....Restless // Bandcamp
Dave Douglas/Joe Lovano // Manitou // Other Worlds // Greenleaf
Dave Douglas/Joe Lovano // Antiquity To Outer Space // Other Worlds // Greenleaf
David Binney // Isthmus // Aerial 2 // Mythology
David Binney // We Were There // Aerial 2 // Mythology
David Binney // What The Sun Brings // Aerial 2 // Mythology
March 23rd, 2022
A fine new album with Canadian saxophonist Benjamin Deschamps started today. Then Australian pianist/composer Andrea Keller with tracks from two brand new albums of hers, bassist John Hebert from a new release of a 2013 live concert, bassoonist Sara Schoenbeck, Canadian trombonist Karl Silveira with his new debut album, various artists from a multi-label release to offer relief for jazz musicians in need, and pianist Ethan Iverson. The historical segment was one of my favourite Ben Webster albums from 1957.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Benjamin Deschamps // Healing Chant: The Incantation // Augmented Reality // MCM
*Benjamin Deschamps // Healing Chant: The Resurrection // Augmented Reality // MCM
*Benjamin Deschamps // Parallel Universe // Augmented Reality // MCM
Andrea Keller // Between Panic And Peace // Between Panic And Peace // Bandcamp
Andrea Keller // In Solidarity // Between Panic And Peace // Bandcamp
Andrea Keller // Yo-Yo // ...Curates Monday Nights... // Bandcamp
John Hebert // Constrictor // Sounds Of Love // Sunnyside
Sara Schoenbeck // Sand Dune Trilogy // Sara Schoenbeck // Pyroclastic Records
Sara Schoenbeck // Sugar // Sara Schoenbeck // Pyroclastic Records
Ben Webster (historical segment) // Soulville // Soulville // Verve
Ben Webster (historical segment) // Late Date // Soulville // Verve
Ben Webster (historical segment) // Time On My Hands // Soulville // Verve
Ben Webster (historical segment) // Lover Come Back To Me // Soulville // Verve
Ben Webster (historical segment) // Ill Wind // Soulville // Verve
*Karl Silveira // Nymark Plaza // A Porta Aperta // Self-Produced
*Karl Silveira // Perimeter // A Porta Aperta // Self-Produced
*Karl Silveira // Hunch (Intro) // A Porta Aperta // Self-Produced
*Karl Silveira // A Porta Aperta // A Porta Aperta // Sel-Pruduced
Various Artists // Easy Come Easy Go Blues (Cecile McLorin Salvant) // Relief... // Mack Avenue
Various Artists // Facts (Joshua Redman) // Relief... // Mack Avenue
Various Artists // Lift Every Voiuce And Sing // Relief... // Mack Avenue
Various Artists // Gingerbread Boy // Relief... // Mack Avenue
Ethan Iverson // She Won't Forget Me // Every Note Is True // Blue Note
Ethan Iverson // For Ellen Raskin (partial only) // Every Note Is True // Blue Note
March 16th, 2022
Montreal's Code Quartet started today, followed by vibraphonist (and CKUW friend) Stefan Bauer, French soprano player Émile Parisien, Australian pianist/composer/educator Andrea Keller, Canadian band Way North, pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba and pianist Satoko Fujii. The historical segment was a capsule summary of the great Ella Fitzgerald,.. From Canada and US to Holland, France, Australia, Cuba and Japan, we were all over the world today.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Code Quartet // Watching It All Slip Away // Genealogy // Justin Time
*Code Quartet // Genealogy // Genealogy // Justin Time
*Code Quartet // Wind Up // Genealogy // Justin Time
Stefan Bauer // Coney Island // Geographia // JazzHausMusik
Stefan Bauer // From Afar // Geographia // JazzHausMusik
Stefan Bauer // Askale Tulem // Geographia // JazzHausMusik
Emile Parisien // Memento Pt. 1 // Louise // ACT
Emile Parisien // Memento Pt. 2 // Louise // ACT
Emile Parisien // Memento Pt. 3 // Louise // ACT
Andrea Keller // I'll Wave To You From The Car // Systems Over-Ride // Bandcamp
Andrea Keller // Systems Over-Ride V // Systems Over-Ride // Bandcamp
Andrea Keller // In Solidarity // Systems Over-Ride // Bandcamp
Ella Fitzgerald (historical segment) // A Tisket A Tasket // Gold: Ella Fitzgerald // Verve
Ella Fitzgerald (historical segment) // Rockin' In Rhythjm // ...Sings The Duke Ellington Songbook // Verve
Ella Fitzgerald (historical segment) // Take The A Train // ...Sings The Duke Ellington Songbook // Verve
Ella Fitzgerald (historical segment) // How High The Moon // Be Bop Spoken Here // Proper Records
Ella Fitzgerald (historical segment) // Ool-Ya-Koo // Be Bop Spoken Here // Proper Records
Ella Fitzgerald (historical segment) // Lush Life // ..Sings The Duke Ellington Songbook // Verve
Ella Fitzgerald (historical segment) // How Long, How Long Blues // These Are The Blues // Verve
Ella Fitzgerald (historical segment) // St. Louis Blues // These Are The Blues // Verve
Ella Fitzgerald (historical segment) // A Flower Is A Lovesome Thing // Ella At Duke's Place // Verve
Ella Fitzgerald (historical segment) // Cottontail // Ella At Duke's Place // Verve
*Way North // Play // New Dreams, Old Stories // Roots2Boot
*Way North // I'm Here To Stay // New Dreams, Old Stories // Roots2Boot
*Way North // New Dreams, Old Stories // New Dreams, Old Stories // Roots2Boot
Gonzalo Rubalcaba // Quite Place // Skyline // 5Passion
Gonzalo Rubalcaba // Ahmad The Terrible // Skyline // 5Passion
Satoko Fujii // 76RH // Mosaic // Libra
March 9th, 2022
Some fine new music today, and a historical segment with a 1989 Miles Davis album. Alto player David Binney started today. Then a fine new album with Canadian pianist/composer Tania Gill, Saxophonist Chet Doxas, trumpeter Dave Douglas with saxophonist Joe Lovano, drummer Tomas Fujiwara, clarinetist Ben Goldberg and trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
David Binney // Zemun // Aerial 2 // Mythology
David Binney // Modern Courtesy // Aerial 2 // Mythology
*Tania Gill // To Montreal // Disappearing Curiosities // Self-Produced
*Tania Gill // Jaunty Woo // Disappearing Curiosities // Self-Produced
*Tania Gill // Tangled Branches // Disappearing Curiosities // Self-Produced
*Tania Gill // Climate Striker // Disappearing Curiosities // Self-Produced
*Chet Doxas // Soapbox // You Can't Take It With You // Whirlwind
*Chet Doxas // Up There In The Woods // You Can't Take It With You // Whirlwind
*Chet Doxas // All The Roads // You Can't Take It With You // Whirlwind
*Chet Doxas // View From A Bird // You Can't Take It With You // Whirlwind
Dave Douglas/Joe Lovano // Space Exploration // Other Worlds // Greenleaf
Dave Douglas/Joe Lovano // Shooting Stars // Other Worlds // Greenleaf
Dave Douglas/Joe Lovano // Life On Earth // Other Worlds // Greenleaf
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Catembe // Amandla // Warner Bros.
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Cobra // Amandla // Warner Bros.
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Big Time // Amandla // Warner Bros.
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Hannibal // Amandla // Warner Bros.
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Amandla // Amandla // Warner Bros.
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Jilli // Amandla // Warner Bros.
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Mr. Pastorius // Amandla // Warner Bros.
Tomas Fujiwara // Pack Up Coming For You // March // Firehouse 12 Recotds
Tomas Fujiwara // Life Only Gets More // March // Firehouse 12 Records
Tomas Fujiwara // Wave Shake And Angle Bounce // March // Firehouse 12 Records
Ben Goldberg // Everything Happens To Be // Everything Happens To Be // BAG Records
Ben Goldberg // Cold Weather // Everything Happens To Be // BAG Records
Wadada Leo Smith // The AD Opera: A Long Vision with Imagination, Creativity And Fire // A Love Sonnet For Billie Holiday // TUM Records
March 2nd, 2022
Fundrive is over for another year, and a big thank you to all who donated to keep us on the air. Today the format was back to "normal", with the usual mix of current styles and a historical segment - today classic Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers from 1959. The funky and wld Canadian Shuffle Demons started today. Then alto player David Binney, soprano saxophonist Emile Parisien, Vancouver based guitarist Gordon Grdina, the band Mostly Other People Do The Killing (a name I have much trouble with), Canadian violinist Don Macdonald and pianist Ethan Iverson. This was Voyage show #1100.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*The Shuffle Demons // All In // All In // Shuffle Demons Productions
*The Shuffle Demons // Watch Your Step // All In // Shuffle Demons Productions
*The Shuffle Demons // Covid Blues // All In // Shuffle Demons Productions
David Binney // Our Place // A Glimpse Of The Eternal // Criss Cross
David Binney // In A Way // A Glimpse Of The Eternal // Criss Cross
David Binney // Ambivalence // A Glimpse Of The Eternal // Criss Cross
Emile Parisien // Louise // Louise // ACT
Emile Parisien // Madagascar // Louise // ACT
*Gordon Grdina // Oddly Enough // Oddly Enough // Attaboygirl Records
*Gordon Grdina // I Don't Use Hair Products // Oddly Enough // Attaboygirl Records
*Gordon Grdina // Trauma One // Oddly Enough // Attaboygirl Records
Art Blakey (historical segment) // Hipsippy Blues // Just Cookin' // Blue Note
Art Blakey (historical segment) // Close Your Eyes // Just Cookin' // Blue Note
Art Blakey (historical segment) // Jimerick // Just Cookin' // Blue Note
Art Blakey (historical segment) // Quick Trick // Just Cookin' // Blue Note
Art Blakey (historical segment) // M&M // Just Cookin' // Blue Note
Art Blakey (historical segment) // Just Cookin' // Just Cookin' // Blue Note
MOPDTK // Three Mile Island // Disasters vol. 1 // Hot Cup Records
MOPDTK // Exeter // Disasters vol. 1 // Hot Cup Records
MOPDTK // Marcus Hook // Disasters Vol. 1 // Hot Cup Records
*Don Macdonald // Dreams Of Ozymandias // Shifting Sands // Bandcamp
*Don Macdonald // La Tormenta // Shifting Sands // Bandcamp
*Don Macdonald // Derecho // Shifting Sands // Bandcamp
Ethen Iverson // The Eternal Verities // Every Note Is True // Blue Note
Ethen Iverson // She Won't Forget Me (partial) // Every Note Is True // Blue Note
February 23rd, 2022
The second week of CKUW's annual Fundrive included this week's show. The selections were slotted in between pitches to encourage donations to the station. Almost all the tunes were in the category of "old favourites" from over the years. Next week will be back to "normal". (And donating at fundrive.ckuw.ca is still possible. nudge nudge)
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album. Label
Massimo Faraó... // Voyage // Estate //
Manny Albam // Minor Matters // Jazz Greats Of Our Time Vol 1 // Coral
Duke Ellington // Take The A Train // Ellington Uptown // Columbia
Jonathan and Darlene Edwards // Take The A Train // Greastest Hits Vol. 1 // Corinthian
Freddie Hubbard // Hedi B // Sweet Return // Atlantic
*The Shuffle Demons // Covid Blues // All in // Shuffle Demons Productions
*Amber Epp // Some Other time // Inside Out // Self-Produced
John Coltrane // Naima // The Very Best Of...// Atlantic
Miles Davis // 'Round Midnight // Round About Midnight // Columbia
Miles Davis // Footprints // Miles Smiles // Columbia
Emile Parisien // Louise // Louise // ACT
Gary Burton & Chick Corea // La Fiesta // Crystal Silence // ECM
Miles Davis // Someday My Prince Will Come // Someday My Prince Will Come // Columbia
Jonathan and Darlene Edwards // Sophisticated Lady // Greatest Hits Vol 1 // Corinthian
February 16th, 2022
This week and next week are part of CKUW's annual Fundrive, so playlists get shorter and perhaps are an unusual mix. Some old favourites and a couple of new tracks as well, but no historical segment as such. Next week will be similar. In the meantime, you can participate in the Fundrive at fundrive.ckuw.ca. I urge you to do so to allow this show and the station to keep going.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Stan Getz // Voyage // Voyage // Blackhawk
*The Shuffle Demons // All In // All In // Shuffle Demons Music
Bill Evans // Some Other time // Some Other Time: The Lost Black Forest Tapes // Resonance Records
Iro Haala... // Intermission Music // Around Again...// TUM
Miles Davis // Teo // Someday My Prince Will Come // Columbia
*Gordon Grdina // I Don't Use Hair Products // Oddly Enough // Attaboygirl Records
*WJO // Fleur Variation 3 // Twisting Ways // WJO Music
Dave Douglas/Joe Lovano // Sprints // Live At Monterey Jazz Festival // Blue Note
Miles Davis // Blue In Green // Kind Of Blue // Columbia
Wadada Leo Smith // Song For World Forgiveness // A Love Sonnet For Billie Holiday // TUM
Gerry Miulligan/Chet Baker // It's Sandy At The Beach // Carnegie Hall Concert // CTI
February 9th, 2022
A great Canadian trio started today. Then Tenor player Tony Malaby, alto player Rudresh Mahanthappa, trumpeter Terence Blanchard, The OGJB Quartet (Oliver Lake, Graham Haynes, Joe Fonda, Barry Altschul), Manitoba born bassist Miles Perkin, and the wild band called Kaze. The historical segment was singer Eva Cassidy, a brilliant artist who died at 33 months after this 1996 recording.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*TuneTown // Flood, Deluge // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*TuneTown // Look Down // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*TuneTown // Sycamore // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*TuneTown // Cheryl // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
Tony Malaby // Corinthian Leather // The Cave Of Winds // Pyroclastic
Tony Malaby // Recrudessence // The Cave Of Winds // Pyroclastic
Rudresh Mahanthappa // Give It All You Got // Animal Crossing (ep) // Whirlwind
Rudresh Mahanthappa // Faith // Animal Crossing (ep) // Whirlwind
Terence Blanchard // The Elders // Absence // Blue Note
Terence Blanchard // Fall // Absence // Blue Note
Terence Blanchard // I Dare You (Intro) // Absence // Blue Note
Terence Blanchard // I Dare You // Absence // Blue Note
The OGJB Quartet // The Me Without Bella // Ode To O // TUM
Eva Cassidy (historical segment) // Cheek To Cheek // Live At Blues Alley // Eva Music
Eva Cassidy (historical segment) // Stormy Monday // Live At Blues Alley // Eva Music
Eva Cassidy (historical segment) // Fine And Mellow // Live At Blues Alley // Eva Music
Eva Cassidy (historical segment) // People Get Ready // Live At Blues Alley // Eva Music
Eva Cassidy (historical segment) //Tall Trees In Georgia // Live At Blues Alley // Eva Music
Eva Cassidy (historical segment) // Fields Of Gold // Live At Blues Alley // Eva Music
Eva Cassidy (historical segment) // Autimn Leaves // Live At Blues Alley // Eva Music
Eva Cassidy (historical segment) // Oh, Had I A Golden Thread // Live At Blues Alley // Eva Music
*Miles Perkin // The Runaround // The Point In Question // Clean Feed
*Miles Perkin // Sdreaming // The Point In Question // Clean Feed
*Miles Perkin // It Takes Its Toll // The Point In Question // Clean Feed
Kaze // Noir Poplar // Sand Storm // Libra
Kaze // Suna Arashi // Sand Storm // Libra
February 2nd, 2022
Welcome to Groundhog Day - hence the unusual theme for today's show. Aside from that it was fairly "normal" with a trio record by Drummer Andrew Cyrille, bassist William Parker and flugelhorn player Enrico Rava to start. Then pianist Fred Hersch, clarinetist Francois Houle with fellow musician and sound engineer John Oliver in an extraordinary duet album, pianist Satoko Fujii, Montreal's Jazzlab Orchestra, Guitar/oud player Gordon Grdina with drummer Jim Black, saxophonist James Brandon Lewis and a bit of saxophonist Tony Malaby. The historical segment was vol. 2 from the 1953 Massey Hall concert with three of the five who starred there - Bud Powell piano, Charles Mingus bass and Max Roach drums.
"Watch that first step, it's a doozy".
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Sonny And Cher // I've Got You Babe (theme for today) // Look At Us //
Andrew Cyrille/William Parker/Enrico Rava // Improvisation No. 1 // 2 Blues For Cecil //
TUM
Andrew Cyrille/William Parker/Enrico Rava // Ballerina // 2 Blues For Cecil // TUM
Fred Hersch // Monkey Mind // Breath By Breath // Palmetto
Fred Hersch // Rising, Falling // Breath By Breath // Palmetto
Fred Hersch // Mara // Breath By Breath // Palmetto
*Francois Houle/John Oliver // Running // Isolation Journal 3 Restless // Bandcamp
*Francois Houle/John Oliver // Running Out Of Time // Isolation Journal 3 Restless // Bandcamp
*Francois Houle/John Oliver // Sobbing // Isolation Journal 3 Restless // Bandcamp
*Francois Houle/John Oliver // Wailing // Isolation Journal 3 Restless // Bandcamp
*Francois Houle/John Oliver // 3 Memories // Isolation Journal 3 Restless // Bandcamp
*Francois Houle/John Oliver // A Dream, A Nightmare, A Memory // Isolation Journal 3 Restless // Bandcamp
Satoko Fujii // Metaphors // Mantle // Not Two Records
Satoko Fujii // Autumn Sky // Mantle // Not Two Records
Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 2 The Amazing Bud Powell // Embraceable You // Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 2 // OJC
Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 2 The Amazing Bud Powell // Sure Thing // Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 2 // OJC
Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 2 The Amazing Bud Powell // Cherokee // Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 2 // OJC
Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 2 The Amazing Bud Powell // My Devotion // Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 2 // OJC
Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 2 The Amazing Bud Powell // Polka Dots And Moonbeams // Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 2 // OJC
Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 2 The Amazing Bud Powell // (Jubilee) Hallelujah // Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 2 // OJC
Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 2 The Amazing Bud Powell //Lullaby Of Birdland // Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 2 // OJC
Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 2 The Amazing Bud Powell // My Heart Stood Still // Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 2 // OJC
*Jazzlab Orchestra // Le Grain Blanc Dans Les Voiles // Loguslabusmuzikus // Effendi
*Jazzlab Orchestra // Casse-Pattes Casse-Gueule Casse-Tete // Loguslabusmuzikus // Effendi
Gordon Grdina/Jim Black // Black Lodge // Martian Kitties // Astral Spirits
Gordon Grdina/Jim Black // Brushes With Deatrh // Martian Kitties // Astral Spirits
Gordon Grdina/Jim Black // Abercrombie // Martian Kitties // Astral Spirits
James Brandon Lewis // Arachis // Jesup Wagon // Tao Forms
James Brandon Lewis // Fallen Flowers // Jesup Wagon // Tao Forms
Tony Malaby // Corinthian Leather (partial) // The Cave Of Winds // Pyroclastic Records
January 26th, 2022
A great album from several years ago by drummer Ernesto Cervini was the opener today. Then Australian pianist/composer/experimenter/educator Andrea Keller, The BPM Trio from Montreal, clarinetist Ben Goldberg, the OGJB Quartet (Oliver Lake, Graham Haynes, Joe Fonda and Barry Altschul), pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba and trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith. The historical segment was the famous Massey Hall Concert in 1953.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Ernesto Cervini // Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise // Tetrahedron // Anzic Records
*Ernesto Cervini // Forward Motion // Tetrahedron // Anzic Records
*Ernesto Cervini // Boo Radley // Tetrahedron // Anzic Records
Andrea Keller // For All The Wrong Reasons // Systems Over-Ride // Bandcamp
Andrea Keller // Trio Recurcussions // Systems Over-Ride // Bandcamp
Andrea Keller // Systems Over-Ride IV // Systems Over-Ride // Bandcamp
*BPM Trio // Airegin // Audi Alteram Partem // Chronograph
*BPM Trio // Narcolypso // Audi Alteram Partem // Chronograph
Ben Goldberg // What About // Everything Happens To Be // BAG Records
Ben Goldberg // 21 // Everything Happens To Be // BAG Records
Ben Goldberg // Fred Hampton // Everything Happens To Be // BAG Records
Jazz At Massey Hall vol 1 (historical segment) // Perdido // Jazz At Massey Hall vol 1 // Original Jazz classics
Jazz At Massey Hall vol 1 (historical segment) // Salt Peanuts // Jazz At Massey Hall vol 1 // OJC
Jazz At Massey Hall vol 1 (historical segment) // Wee // Jazz At Massey Hall vol 1 // OJC
Jazz At Massey Hall vol 1 (historical segment) // Hot House // Jazz At Massey Hall vol 1 // OJC
Jazz At Massey Hall vol 1 (historical segment) // A Night In Tunisia // Jazz At Massey Hall vol 1 // OJC
OGJB Quartet // Ode To O // Ode To O // TUM
OGJB Quartet // Justice // Ode To O // TUM
Gonzalo Rubalcaba // Silver Hollow // Skyline // 5Passion
Gonzalo Rubalcaba // Promenade // Skyline // 5Passion
Gonzalo Rubalcaba // Novia Mia // Skyline // 5Passion
Wadada Leo Smith // Billie Holiday: A Love Sonnet A Love Sonnet For Billie Holiday // TUM
January 19th, 2022
Maria Schneider's brilliant Jazz Orchestra album from a couple of years ago started today. Then alto player Rudesh Mahanthappa, Canadian violinist Don Macdonald, saxophonist Chet Doxas, drummer Chet Smith, saxophonist Quinsin Nachoff and pianist Satoko Fujii. The historical segment was from a current reissue of early alto player Paul Desmond.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Maria Schneider // A World Lost // Data Lords // ArtistShare
Maria Schneider // Don't Be Evil // Data Lords // ArtistShare
Rudresh Mahanthappa // Animal Crossing // Animal Crossing EP // Whirlwind
Rudresh Mahanthappa // Missouri Uncompromised // Animal Crossing EP // Whirlwind
*Don Macdonald // Shifting Sands // Shifting Sands // Bandcamp
*Don Macdonald // Dali's Hourglass // Shifting Sands // Bandcamp
*Don Macdonald // Bembe // Shifting Sands // Bandcamp
*Chet Doxas // Part Of A Memory // You Can't Take It With You // Whirlwind
*Chet Doxas // Twelve Foot Blues // You Can't Take It With You // Whirlwind
*Chet Doxas // The Last Pier // You Can't Take It With You // Whirlwind
Paul Desmond (historical segment) // Balcony Rock // Play Me Again // Novoson SL
Paul Desmong (historical segment) // Blues In Time // Play Me Again // Novoson SL
Paul Desmond (historical segment) // Body And Soul // Play Me Again // Novoson SL
Paul Desmond (historical segment) // Stardust // Play Me Again // Novoson SL
Ches Smith // Interpret It Well // Interpret It Well // Pyroclastic Records
Quinsin Nachoff // Tightrope // Flux // Mythology
Quinsin Nachoff // Astral Echo Poem // Flux // Mythology
Satoko Fujii // Kumazemi // Mosaic // Libra
January 12th, 2022
From a big band tribute to a early John Coltrane album to an avant-garde saxophonist, another wide swath through the world of jazz. A classic album by trumpeter Freddie Hubbard made up the historical segment.
Dal Sasso Big Band // Africa // John Coltrane's Africa/Brass Revisited // Jazz & People
Dal Sasso Big Band // Naima // John Coltrane's Africa/Brass Revisited // Jazz & People
*Levi Dover // MK // Imaginary Structures // Three Pines Records
*Levi Dover // Galapagos // Imaginary Structures // Three Pines Records
*Levi Dover // How The Light Gets In // Imaginary Structures // Three Pines Records
Sara Schoenbeck // Absence // Sara Schoenbeck // Pyroclastic Records
Sara Schoenbeck // Anaphoria // Sara Schoenbeck // Ptroclastic Records
Sara Schoenbeck // Suspend A Bridge // Sara Schoenbeck // Pyroclastic Records
Ben Goldberg // Chorale Type // Everything Happens To Be // BAG Records
Ben Goldberg // Long Last Moment // Everything Happens To Be // BAG Records
Freddie Hubbard (historical segment) // Cold Turkey // Red Clay // CTI
Freddie Hubbard (historical segment) // Red Clay (Alternate Version) // Red Clay // CTI
*Francois Houle/John Oliver // Underwater // Isolation Journal 3 Restless // Bandcamp
*Francois Houle/John Oliver // Submarine // Isolation Journal 3 Restless // Bandcamp
*Francois Houle/John Oliver // Restless // Isolation Journal 3 Restless // Bandcamp
*Francois Houle/John Oliver // Awaiting Disaster //Isolation Journal 3 Restless // Bandcamp
*Francois Houle/John Oliver // What Next? // Isolation Journal 3 Restless // Bandcamp
*Francois Houle/John Oliver // Now What? // Isolation Journal 3 Restless // Bandcamp
Lady Blackbird // Ruler Of My Heart // Black Acid Soul // BMG
Lady Blackbird // Nobody's Sweetheart // Black Acid Soul // BMG
Lady Blackbird // Collage // Black Acid Soul // BMG
Lady Blackbird // Five Feet Tall // Black Acid Soul // BMG
Tony Malaby // The Cave Of Winds // The Cave Of Winds // Pyroclastic Records
January 5th, 2022
Happy (Healthy) New Year everyone.. Canadian bassist Miles Perkin started today. Then pianist Fred Hersch, Australian pianist/composer/educator Andrea Keller, pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba, bassist William Parker, the Montreal Code Quartet and pianist Tania Gill. The historical segment was a new release of outtakes for the classic Brubeck Time Out album.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album. Label
*Miles Perkin // What Did You Expect // The Point In Question // Clean Feed
*Miles Perkin // The Point In Question // The Point In Question // Clean Feed
Fred Hersch // Begin Again // Breath By Breath // Palmetto
Fred Hersch // Awakened Heart // Breath By Breath // Palmetto
Fred Hersch // Breath By Breath // Breath By Breath // Palmetto
Andrea Keller // Linger // Systems Over-Ride // Bandcamp
Andrea Keller // Systems Over-Ride III // Systems Over-Ride // Bandcamp
Andrea Keller // Silver Leaves // Systems Over-Ride // Bandcamp
Gonzalo Rubalcaba // Lagrimas Negras // Skyline // 5Passion
Gonzalo Rubalcaba // Gypsy // Skyline // 5Passion
William Parker // Painters Winter // Painters Winter // AUM Fidelity
William Parker // Happiness // Painters Winter // AUM Fidelity
Dave Brubeck (historical segment) // Blue Rondo A La Turk // Time Outtakes // Brubeck Editions
Dave Brubeck (historical segment) // Strange Meadowlark // Time Outtakes // Brubeck Editions
Dave Brubeck (historical segment) // Take Five // Time Outtakes // Brubeck Editions
Dave Brubeck (historical segment) // Three To Get Ready // Time Outtakes // Brubeck Editions
Dave Brubeck (historical segment) // Cathy's Waltz // Time Outtakes // Brubeck Editions
*Code Quartet // Day Moon // Genealogy // Justin Time
*Code Quartet // Beach Community // Genealogy // Justin Time
*Code Quartet // Tipsy // Genealogy // Justin Time
*Tania Gill // Marsh Music // Disappearing Curiosities // Self-Produced
December 29th, 2021
A sort of year end review of some of the albums that caught my ear this year. Saxophonist James Brandon Lewis started. Then pianist Dave Restivo, trumpeter Terence Blanchard, The Toronto band TuneTown, Montreal band L'Abime, trumpeter Kenny Wheeler and the WJO. The historical segment was a new release a 1965 live performance by John Coltrane in Seattle of his classic A Love Supreme. Here's hoping 2022 will bring an end to this pandemic and more great jazz. All the best.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
James Brandon Lewis // Jesup Wagon // Jesup Wagon // Tao Forms
James Brandon Lewis // Lowlands Of Sorrow // Jesup Wagon // Tao Forms
*Dave Restivo // rain To Catania // Arancina // Chronograph
*Dave Restivo // Palermo Street Scenes // Arancina // Chronograph
*Dave Restivo // Moonlight In Modica // Arancina // Chronograph
Terence Blanchard // Envisioned Reflections (Intro) // Absence // Blue Note
Terence Blanchard // Envisioned Reflections // Absence // Blue Note
Terence Blanchard // The Second Wave // Absence // Blue Note
Terence Blanchard // When It Was Now // Absence // Blue Note
*TuneTown // Hello, Today // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*TuneTown // Entering Utopia // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*TuneTown // Layla Tov // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
John Coltrane (historical segment) // A Love Supremne Pt. 2 Resolution // A Love Supreme: Live In Seattle // Impulse
John Coltrane (historical segment) // A Love supreme Pt.3 Pursuance // A Love Supreme: Live In Seattle // Impulse
John Coltrane (historical segment( // A Love supreme Pt.4 Psalm // A Love Supreme: Live In Seattle // Impulse
*L'Abime // Le Culte I // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
*L'Abime // Le Culte II // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
*L'Abime // Le Culte III // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
Kenny Wheeler // Preamble // Windmill Tilter // Fontana BGO Records
Kenny Wheeler // Don The Dreamer // Windmill Tilter // Fontana BGO Records
Kenny Wheeler // Don No More // Windmill Tilter // Fontana BGO Records
*WJO // The Hand // Twisting Ways // WJO Music
*WJO // Dialogue // Twisting Ways // WJO Music
December 22nd, 2021
Tha annual Christmas show with some "usual" jazz, but with some seasonal music interspersed. Drummer and friend Ernesto Cervini started with a very funny Christmas tune. After that wonderful Australian pianist/composer/educator Andrea Keller, The Dal Sasso Big Band with a track from a Coltrane tribute album, and pianist Satoko Fujii, Following that my one Christmas show tradition - Lambert Hendricks & Ross with the always touching Deck Us All With Boston Charlie. Saxophonist Chet Doxas, Norwegian pianist Bugge Wesseltoft with the most lovely Christmas jazz album ever recorded, the WJO and Ernesto Cervini to see us out. The historical segment was Ellington's take on a sort of Christmas classic. Here's to a safe Holiday Season.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Ernesto Cervini // Here Comes Santa Claus // A Turboprop Christmas // Anzic
Andrea Keller // Systems Over-Ride I // Systems Over-Ride // BandCamp
Andrea Keller // I Miss You So Much // Systems Over-Ride // BandCamp
Andrea Keller // Systems Over-Ride II // Systems Over-Ride // BandCamp
Dal Sasso Big Band // Greensleeves // John Coltrane's Africa/Brass Revisited // Jazz & People
Satoko Fujii // Deiser Zug // Mosaic // Libra
LH&R // Deck Us All With Boston Charlie // Jingle Bell Swing // Columbia
Corea/Hancock // Deck The Halls // Jingle Bell Swing // Columbia
*Chet Doxas // You Can't Take It With You // You Can't Take It With You // Whirlwind
*Chet Doxas // Cheryl And George // You Can't Take It With You // Whirlwind
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Overture // The Nutcracker Suite // Columbia
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Toot Toot Tootie Toot // The Nutcracker Suite // Columbia
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Peanut Brittle Brigade // The Nutcracker Suite // Columbia
Duke Ellington (historical Segment) // Sugar Rum Cherry // The Nutcracker Suite // Columbia
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Entr'Acte // The Nutcracker Suite // Columbia
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // The Volga Vouty // The Nutcracker Suite // Columbia
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Chinoiserie // The Nutcracker Suite // Columbia
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Danse Of The Floradores // The Nutcracker Suite // Columbia
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Arabesque Cookie // The Nutcracker Suite // Columbia
Bugge Wesseltoft // It's Snowing On My Piano // It's Snowing On My Piano // ACT
Bugge Wesseltoft // In Dulce Jubilo // It's Snowing On My Piano // ACT
Bugge Wesseltoft // Mitt Hjerte Alltid Vanker // It's Snowing On My Piano // ACT
Bugge Wesseltoft // What Child Is This // It's Snowing On My Piano // ACT
Bugge Wesseltoft // Es Ist Ein Ros Entsprungen // It's Snowing On My Piano // ACT
*WJO // Hope Shadow // Twisting Ways // WJO Music
*Ernesto Cervini // Christmas Time Is Here // A Turboprop Christmas // Anzic
December 15th, 2021
As usual, lots of great new material and an historical segment of classic fusion with Weather Report. Others were trombonist Ed Neumeister, trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith, Pianist Jan Lundgren, guitar and oud player Gordon Grdina. guitarist Greg Amirault, and alto player Miguel Zenon.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Ed Neumeister // Includsion // What Have I Done // MeisteroMusic Records
Ed Neumeister // PickledGinger 6 // What Have I Done // MeisteroMmusic Records
Ed Neumeister // Chill'n // What Have I Done // MeisteroMusic Records
Ed Neumeister // What Have I Done? // What Have I Done // MeisteroMusic Records
Wadada Leo Smith // The AD Opera: A Long Vision... // A Love Sonnet For Billie Holiday // TUM Records
Jan Lundgren // Gladjens Blomster // Into The Night // ACT
Jan Lundgren // Asta // Into The Night // ACT
Jan Lundgren // Preambule // Into The Night // ACT
*Gordon Grdina // Kaleidoscope // Klotski // Attaboygirl Records
*Gordon Grdina // Microbian Theory // Klotski // Attaboygirl Records
*Greg Amirault // Uninvited // News Blues // Self-Produced
*Greg Amirault // Meeting The Master // News blues // Self-Produced
*Greg Amirault // If You Could Se Me now // News Blues // Self-Produced
Weather Report (historical segment) // Freezing Fire // Live And Unreleased // Columbia
Weather Report (historical segment) // Plaza Real // Live And Unreleased // Columbia
Weather Report (historical segment) // Portrait Of Tracy // Live And Unreleased // Columbia
Weather Report (historical segment) // In A Silent Way/Waterfall // Live And Unreleased // Columbia
Weather Report (historical segment) // Directions/Doctor Honoris Causa // Live And Unreleased // Columbia
Miguel Zenon // Broken Shadows // Law Years: The Music Of Ornette Coleman // Miel Music
Miguel Zenon // Dee Dee // Law Years: The Music Of Ornette Coleman // Miel Music
Miguel Zenon // Toy Dance/Street Woman (partial only) // Law Years: The Music Of Ornette Coleman // Miel Music
December 8th, 2021
Drummer Johnathan Blakes's new album started today with the title track that references Ana Grace, the daughter of saxophonist Jimmy Greene who was in Winnipeg for most of her short life before returning to Connecticut only to be killed at age six in the Sandy Hook massacre. After that was clarinetist Ben Goldberg, Montreal's Jazzlab Orchestra, saxophonist Noah Prem,inger with bassist Kim Cass, alto player Jon Gordon with a bunch of Winnipeg musicians, bassists William Parker and Alex Lefaivre. The historical segment was a classic album with trumpeter Kenny Wheeler.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Johnathan Blake // Homeward Bound // Homeward Bound // Blue Note
Johnathan Blake // Rivers And Parks // Homeward Bound // Blue Note
Ben Goldberg // Everything Happens To Be // Everything Happens To Be // BAG Records
Ben Goldberg // Cold Weather // Everything Happens To Be // BAG Records
*Jazzlab Orchestra // Bluesy Del Lunedi // Loguslabusmuzikus // Effendi
*Jazzlab Orchestra // Criusm // Loguslabusmuzikus // Effendi
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Chron // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Iris // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Tradr Hoez // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Drone // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Kenny Wheeler (historical segment) // Peace For Five // Deer Wan // ECM
Kenny Wheeler (historical segment) // Sumother Song // Deer Wan // ECM
Kenny Wheeler (historical segment) // Deer Wan // Deer Wan // ECM
*Jon Gordon // Pointillism // Stranger Than Fiction // ArtistShare
*Jon Gordon // Counterpoint // Stranger Than Fiction // ArtistShare
*Jon Gordon // Bella // Stranger Than Fiction // ArtistShare
William Parker // Groove 77 // Painters Winter // AUM Fidelity
*Alex Lefaivre // Time Of The Barracudas // Naufrages // Arteboreal
*Alex Lefaivre // Boiler Room // Naufrages // Arteboreal
*Alex Lefaivre // Sneaked // Naufrages // Arteboreal
December 1st, 2021
Grammy nominee trumpeter Terence Blanchard started today, with both the album and the first track getting nominations. Then a further sample from the debut album of the fascinating singer Lady Blackbird, Quebec band L'Abime, pianist Jan Lundgren, guitarist and oud player Gordon Grdina, pianist Benoit Delbecq and bassoonist Sara Schoenbeck. The historical segment was classic Miles Davis from 1961.
Artist (*Canadian) Album Album Label
Terence Blanchard // Absence // Absence // Blue Note
Terence Blanchard // The Elders // Absence // Blue Note
Terence Blanchard // Fall // Absence // Blue Note
Lady Blackbird // Lost And Looking // Black Acid Soul // BMG
Lady Blackbird // It Will Never Happen Again // Black Acid Soul // BMG
Lady Blackbird // Beware The Stranger // Black Acid Soul // Bmg
*L'Abime // L'Etang Au Crepuscule // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
*L'Abime // Requiem // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
*L'Abime // Perdu Dans Les Bois // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
Jan Lundgren // Into The Night // Into The Night // ACT
Jan Lundgren // Ystad // Into The Night // ACT
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Someday My Prince Will Come // Someday My Prince Will Come // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment // Old Folks // Someday My Prince Will Come // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Pfrancing // Someday My Prince Will Come // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Drad-Dog // Someday My Prince Will Come // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment( // Teo // Someday My Prince Come // Columbia
*Gordon Grdina // Bacchic Barge // Klotski // Attaboygirl
*Gordon Grdina // Sulfur City // Klotski // Attaboygirl
Benoit Delbecq // Pair Et Impair // The Weight Of Light // Pyroclastic Records
Benoit Delbecq // Family Trees // The Weight Of Light // Pyroclastic Records
Sara Schoenbeck // Augur Strokes // Sara Schoenbeck // Pyroclastic Records
November 24th, 2021
Lots of new tunes today, with a couple of "sneak previews" of albums yet to be released by pianist Fred Hersch and saxophonist Tony Malaby. Canadian bass player Levi Dover started from his debut release. Then trumpeter and icon Wadada Leo Smith, the previews, pianist Vijay Iyer, the Jazzlab Orchestra, guitarist Greg Amirault, pianist Satoko Fujii and saxophonist Noah Preminger with bassist Kim Cass. The historical segment was a further sample from the 1971 California Concert with the CTI All-Stars.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Levi Dover // The Fox And The Cat // Imaginary Structures // Three Pines Records
*Levi Dover // Imaginary Structures // Imaginary Structures // Three Pines Records
*Levi Dover // First Impression // Imaginary Structures // Three Pines Records
Wadada Leo Smith // Song For World Forgiveness // A Love Sonnet For Billie Holiday // TUM
Fred Hersch // Worldly Winds // Breath By Breath // Palmetto
Tony Malaby // Just Me Just Me // The Cave Of Winds // Pyroclastic
Vijay Iyer // Retrofit // Uneasy // ECM
Vijay Iyer // Entrustment // Uneasy // ECM
Vijay Iyer // Children Of Flint // Uneasy // ECM
*Jazzlab Orchestra // Pum La Suite // Loguslabusmuzikas // Effendi
California Concert (historical segment) // Fire And Rain // The Hollywood Palladium // CTI
California Concert (historical segment) // Here's That Rainy Day // The Hollywood Palladium // CTI
California Concert (historical segment) // Straight Life // The Hollywood Palladium
*Greg Amirault // News Blues // News Blues // Self-Produced
*Greg Amirault // Tribute Tune // News Blues // Self-Produced
*Greg Amirault // Sweet Way // News Blues // Self-Produced
Satoko Fujii // Underground // Underground // Libra
Sartoko Fujii // Break In The Clouds // Underground // Libra
Satoko Fujii // Meeresspiegel // Underground // Libra
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Slaughter // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Me You Sad // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
November 17th, 2021
Good to be back to the station - and this week no gremlins to get in the way of the music. Three tracks started from an album called Relief to raise money for the Jazz Foundation of America's Emergency Musician's fund. Then pianist/composer Satoko Fujii, The BPM Trio from Montreal, bassoon player Sara Schoenbeck with an album of duets with a variety of people, trombonist Ed Neumeister, Canadian bassist Alex Lefaivre, the quirky Quebec band called Le Ggril, and a bit of pianist Vijay Iyer. The historical segment was a sample of a 1971 concert with musicians from the CTI label.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Joshua Redman // Facts // Relief // Various/Mack Avenue
Charles Lloyd // Lift Every Voice And Sing // Relief // Various/Mack Avenue
Herbie Hancock // Gingerbread Boy // Releif // Various/Mack Avenue
Satoko Fujii // Habana's Dream // Mosaic // Libra
*BPM Trio // Summer Night // Audi Alteram Partem // Chronograph
*BPM Trio // Bright Mississippi // Audi Alteram Partem // Chronograph
Sara Schoenbeck // O'Saris // Sara Schoenbeck // Pyroclastic Records
Sara Schoenbeck // Sand Dune Trilogy // Sara Schoenbeck // Pyroclastic Records
Ed Neumeister // Pickled Ginger 3 // What Have I Done // MeisteroMusic
Ed Neumeister // Ridgewood // What Have I Done // MeisteroMusic
Ed Neumeister // Pickled Ginger 4 // What Have I Done // MeisteroMusic
Ed Neumeister // Renate // What Have I Done // MeisteroMusic
Ed Neumeister // Pickled Ginger 5 // What Have I Done // MeisteroMusic
California Concert (historical segment) // Impressions // he Hollywood Palladium // CTI
California Concert (historical segment) // Red Clay // The hollywood Palladium // CTI
*Alex Lefaivre // Sly // Naufrages // Arteboreal
*Alex Lefaivre // Sin City // Naufrages // Arteboreal
*Alex Lefaivre // Immigrant Song // Naufrages // Arteboreal
*LE GGRIL // In Memoriam Robert Ashley // Sommes // Tour de Bras
Vijay Iyer // Retrofit (partial) // Uneasy // ECM
November 10th, 2021
A less than smooth re-entry to being back in the studio today. Tech problems were huge, and I apologize to listeners who wondered (appropriately) what the heck was going on. Transferring music files electronically is very tricky. Next week will be better. To start today were two tracks by bassist Charlie Haden's Liberation Orchestra to acknowledge Remembrance Day tomorrow. Then a "new" singer. Lady Blackbird, formerly Marley Munroe, whose debut album is getting immense response. Then drummer Andrew Cyrille, Quebec saxophonist and composer Philippe Cote with pianist Marc Copland, trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith, bassist Dave Holland and the great Canadian band Peripheral vision. The historical segment was a newly released album with Oscar Peterson recorded in Helsinki in 1987.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title AlbumLabel
Charlie Haden // The Ballad Of The Fallen // The Ballad Of The Fallen // ECM
Charlie Haden // Adagio // Not In Our Name // Gitanes
Lady Blackbird // Blackbird // Black Acid Soul // BMG
Lady Blackbird // It's Not That Easy // Black Acid Soul // BMG
Lady Blackbird // Fix It // Black Acid Soul // BMG
Andrew Cyrille // Go Happy Lucky // The News // ECM
Andrew Cyrille // The News // The News // ECM
Andrew Cyrille // Incensio // The News // ECM
*Philippe Cote // Alchemy I // The Bell Tolls Variations/Fleur Revisited // Odd Sound
*Philippe Cote // Alchemy II // The Bell Tolls Variations/Fleur Revisited
*Philippe Cote // Hallowed Skies // The Bell Tolls Variations/Fleur Revisited // Odd Sound
*Philippe Cote // Elysian // The Bell Tolls Variations/Fleur Revisited
Wadada Leo Smith // Gold Symphony No. 1, Movement 1 //Great Lakes Quartet/The Chicago Symphonies // TUM
Wadada Leo Smith // Gold Symphony No. 1, Movement 2 // Great Lakes Quartet/The Chicago Symphonies // TUM
*Oscar Peterson (historical segment) // Sushi // A Time For Love // Mack Avenue
*Oscar Peterson (historical segment) // Love Ballade // A Time For Love // Mack Avenue
*Oscar Peterson (historical segment) // A Salute To Bach // A Time For Love // Mack Avenue
Dave Holland // Grave Walker // Another Land // Edition
Dave Holland // Another Land // Another Land // Edition
*Peripheral Vision // Reconciliation Suite // Irrational Revelation and Mutual Humiliation // Step 3
November 3rd, 2021
Hopefully the last broadcast from home - back to the studio next week all being well! Today had some new and sneak preview albums, with the usual mix of styles. Leader Adam Rudolph started with his very unusual big band with nine guitars. Very cool. After that, a soon to be released album by the wonderful Canadian band led by Tara Davidson and William Carn, drummer Nick Fraser, bassist Lars Danielsson, the British trio GoGoi Penguin and pianist Helen Sung. The historical segment was from a new album recorded in Japan in 1961 with Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Adam Rudolph // Parallax // Resonant Bodies // Meta Records
Adam Rudolph // Albireo // Resonant Bodies // Meta Records
Adam Rudolph // Eta // Resonant Bodies // Meta records
*Carn Davidson 9 // A Mother's Song // The History Of Us // Three Pines Records
*Carn Davidson 9 // A New Life // The History Of Us // Three Pines Records
*Carn Davidson 9 // Home // The History Of Us // Three Pines Records
*Nick Fraser // Shoe Dance // If There Were No Oppposites // Hat Hut/ezz-thetics
*Nick Fraser // Table 49, The Rex Hotel, Toronto // If There Were No Opposites // Hat Hut/ezz-thetics
*Nick Fraser // The Bulldog And The Capricorn // If There Were No Opposites // Hat Hut/ezz-thetics
Art Blakey (historical segment) // Moanin' // First Flight To Tokyo... // Blue Note
Art Blakey (historical segment) // 'Round About Midnight // First Flight To Tokyo... // Blue Note
Art Blakey (historical segment) // A Night In Tunisia // First Flight To Tokyo... // Blue Note
Lars Danielsson // Desert Of Catanga // Cloudland // ACT
Lars Danielsson // River Of Little // Cloudland // ACT
Lars Danielsson // Yes To You // Cloudland // ACT
Lars Danielsson // Intermezzo // Cloudland // ACT
Lars Danielsson // Villstad // Cloudland // ACT
GoGo Penguin // Atomised // GGP/RMX // Decca Records France
GoGo Penguin // Embers // GGP/RMX // Decca Records France
GoGo Penguin // F Maj Pixie Rone Remix // GGP/RMX // Decca Records France
Helen Sung // Wrong Key Donkey // Quartet+ // Sunnyside
Helen Sung // Melancholy Mood // Quartet+ // Sunnyside
Helen Sung // Kaleidoscope // Quartet+ // Sunnyside
Helen Sung // Lament For Kalief Brown // Quartet+ // Sunnyside
October 27th, 2021
Lots of variety today, starting with a 2CD release by drummer/composer Jared Schonig - one CD with quintet and another with the same playlist by a big band. Then a super duet album with pianist Sylvie Courvoisier and guitarist Mary Halvorson, guitarist Rez Abbasi, Saxophonist Michael Wollny, saxophonist Joel Frahm, the band See Through 4, guitar and oud player Gordon Grdina, and a wee bit of pianist Satoko Fujii. The historical segment was an album from October 31st 1971 in Boston as a Rite for All Souls. Fifty years later this is as close as I could get to October 31st. A wildly interesting album.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Jared Schonig // NUTS (Qunitet) // Two Takes... // Anzic
Jared Schonig // NUTS (Big Band) // Two Takes... // Anzic
Jared Schonig // Eight Twenty (Big Band) // Two Takes... // Anzic
Sylvie Courvoisier/Mary Halvorson // Golden Proportion // Searching For The Disappeared Hour // Pyroclastic Records
Sylvie Courvoisier/Mary Halvorson // Lulu's Second Theorem // Searching For The Disappeared Hour // Pyroclastic Records
Sylvie Courvoisier/Mary Halvorson // Faceless Smears // Searching For The Disappeared Hour // Pyroclastic Records
Rez Abbasi // My Favourite Things // Oasis // Enja/Yellowbird
Rez Abbasi // Lemongrass // Oasis // Enja/Yellowbird
Rez Abbasi // Cherry Blossom // Oasis // Enja/Yellowbird
Michael Wollny // Doppler Fx // XXXX // ACT
Michael Wollny // Michael vs Michael // XXXX // ACT
Mark Harvey Group (historical segment) // Invocation And Spell Against Demons // A Rite For All Souls // Americas Musicworks
Mark Harvey Group (historical segment) // The Rite Continued // A Rite For All Souls // Americas Musicworks
Mark Harvey Group (historical segment) // The Rite Concluded // A Rite For All Souls // Americas Musicworks
*Joel Frahm // Silk Road // The Bright Side // Anzic Records
*Joel Frahm // Omer's World // The Bright Side // Anzic Records
*Joel Frahm // Qu'est-ce Que C'est // The Bright Side // Anzic Records
*See Through 4 // Surrender Before Then // Permanent Moving Parts // All Set! Editions
*See Thriugh 4 // Familiar Second Thoughs // Permanent Moving Parts // All Set! Editions
*Gordon Grdina // Wayward // Pendulum // Attaboygirl Records
*Gordon Grdina // Pendulum // Pendulum // Attaboygirl Records
*Gordon Grdina // Always Been The Song II // Pendulum // Attaboygirl Records
Satoko Fujii // Shiroku (partial c. 7 minutes) // Piano Music // Libra
October 20th, 2021
The usual mix of gentle and experimental jazz today, starting with a pre-release track by bassoonist Sarah Schoenbeck with guitarist Nels Cline. Following that the Quebec band Jazzlab Orchestra, trombonist Ed Neumeister, Canadian bassist Levi Dover with his debut release, guitar and oud player Gordon Grdina, pianist Jan Lundgren, alto player Kevin Sun, the duet album of bassist Skuli Sverrisson and guitarist Bill Frisell, and a bit of the Canadian band Peripheral Vision. The historical segment was a 1980 album with Bari player Gerry Mulligan.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Sarah Schoenbeck // Lullaby // Sampler from Sarah Schoenbeck // Pyroclastic Records
*Jazzlab Orchestra // La Grande Sauve Majeure // Loguslabusmuzikus // Effendi
*Jazzlab Orchestra // Humor De La Seconda Noche // Loguslabusmuzikus // Effendi
Ed Neumeister // Riverwalk // What Have I Done // MeisteroMusic Records
Ed Neumeister // Pickled Ginger 1 // What Have I Done // MeisteroMusic Records
Ed Neumeister // Gratitude // What Have I Done // MeisteroMusic Records
Ed Neumeister // Pickled Ginger 2 // What Have I Done // MeisteroMusic Records
Ed Neumeister // Acclimation Park // What Have I Done // MeisteroMusic Records
*Levi Dover // MK // Imaginary Structures // Three Pines Records
*Levi Dover // Galapagos // Imaginary Structures // Three Pines Records
*Levi Dover // How The Light Gets In // Imaginary Structures // Three Pines Records
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // For An Unfinished Woman // Walk On The Water // DRG Records
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Song For Strayhorn // Walk On The Water // DRG Records
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // 42nd And Broadway // Walk On The Water // DRG Records
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Angelica // Walk On The Water // DRG Records
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Walk On The Water // Walk On The Water // DRG Records
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Across The Blues // Walk On The Water // DRG Records
Gordon Grdina // Impending Discomfort // Klotski // Attaboygirl Records
Gordon Grdina // Escherian // Klotski // Attaboygirl Records
Jan Lundgren // I Do // Into The Night // ACT
Jan Lundgren // Schubertauser // Into The Night // ACT
Jan Lundgren // A Dog Named Jazze // Into The Night // ACT
Kevin Sun // Sturgis // <3 Bird // Endectomorph
Kevin Sun // Schaaple (Intro) // <3 Bird // Endectomorph
Kevin Sun // Schaaple From The Appel // <3 Bird // Endectomorph
Kevin Sun // Salt Peanuts // <3 Bird // Endectomorph
Kevin Sun // Arc's Peel // <3 Bird // Endectomorph
Kevin Sun // Talck-Oversed-Nete (Klackt-Oveereds-Tene) // <3 Bird // Endectomorph
Skuli Sverrisson/Bill Frisell // Vanishing Point // Strata // Newvelle Records
Skuli Sverrisson/Bill Frisell // Ancient Affection // Strata // Newvelle Records
Skuli Sverrisson/Bill Frisell // Came To Light // Strata // Newvelle Records
Skuli Sverrisson/Bill Frisell // Cave Of Swimmers // Strata // Newvelle Records
*Peripheral Vision // Reconciliation Suite (partial) // Irrational Revelation And Mutual Humiliation // Step 3
October 13th, 2021
Some wild mood swings today. Clarinetist Ben Goldberg started, with some avant-garde friends.. The genre bending composer/saxophonist Philippe Cote with pianist Marc Copland, guitarist and out player Gordon Grdina with drummer Jim Black, saxophonist Noah Premingr with bassist Kim Cass, Thumbscrew, the Montreal Jazz Trio, bassist Lars Danielsson and the British trio GoGo Penguin. The historical segment was vibraphonist Stefan Bauer.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Ben Goldberg // What About // Everything Happens To Be // BAG Records
Ben Goldberg // 21 // Everything Happens To Be // BAG Records
Ben Goldberg // Fred Hampton // Everything Happens To Be // BAG Records
*Philippe Cote/Marc Copland // The Phase // Bell Tolls Variations // Odd Sound
*Philippe Cote/Marc Copland // Oracle // Bell Tolls Variations // Odd Sopund
*Philippe Cote/Marc Copland // Le Baume Au Coeur // Bell Tolls Variations // Odd Sound
*Philippe Cote/Marc Copland // Lethe's Song // Bell Tolls Variations // Odd Sound
*Gordon Grdina/Jim Black // Martian Kitties // Martian Kitties // Astral Spirits
*Gordon Grdina/Jim Black // A Monkey Could Do It // Martian Kitties // Astral Spirits
*Gordon Grdina/Jim Black // Buggy Whip // Martian Kitties // Astral Spirits
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Drone // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Slow Ridah // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Ricky // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Roobz // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Huck It // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Stefan Bauer (historical segment) // Belebam // Coming Home // Village (ZYX)
Stefan Bauer (historical segment) // First Snow (With Kacob) // Coming Home // Village (ZYX)
Stefan Bauer (historical segment) // Wagaye // Coming Home // Village (ZYX)
Stefan Bauer (historical segment) // Peter's Joke // Coming Home // Village (ZYX)
Stefan Bauer (historical segment) // Boingdidi // Coming Home // Vllage (ZYX)
Stefan Bauer (historical segment) // Lonely Moments // Coming Home // Village (ZYX)
Thumbscrew // Scam Likely // Never Is Enough // Cuneiform
Thumbscrew // Camp Easy // Never Is Enough // Cuneiform
Thumbscrew // Sequel To Sadness // Never Is Enough // Cuneiform
*Montreal Jazz Trio // All Those Lovely Things // Montreal Jazz Trio // Odd Sound
*Montreal Jazz Trio // Empathy // Montreal JazzTrio // Odd Sound
*Montreal Jazz Trio // "Take The ""A"" Train //" Montreal Jazz Trio // Odd Sound
Lars Danielsson // Vidmark // Cloudland // ACT
Lars Danielsson // Sacred Mind // Cloudland // ACT
Lars Danielsson // Image Joao // Cloudland // ACT
Lars Danielsson // Cloudland // Cloudland // ACT
Lars Danielsson // The Fifth Grade // Cloudland // ACT
GoGo Penguin // Kora // GGP/RMX // ACT
October 6th, 2021
Some pretty fiunky music today along with some gently swinging tracks. The historical segment was a 1959 concert in Boston with pianist Errol Garner (and yes, I did play Misty for you...) Jared Schonig has a 2CD release with a quintet on one and a big band on the other playing the same playlist. It is very cool. Pianist Helen Sung adds a string quartet to her usual quartet on a her latest release. L'Abime is a terrific Quebec group with a debut album that cries out for more. The two pianos of Angelica Sanchez and Marilyn Crispell do some interesting exploration of the ;possibilities here. Alto player/composer/educatorJon Gordon has some Winnipeg colleagues on his new album, and pianist Michael Wollny takes one to the edge with a neat album called XXXX. Pianist Vijay Iyer basically ended today, with a brief sample of a Blue Note album messing with classic tracks recorded by many different jazz folks.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Jared Schonig // White Out // Two Takes... // Anzic
Jared Schonig // Climb (Quintet) // Two Takes... // Anzic
Jared Schonig // Climb (Big Band) // Two Takes ... // Anzic
Helen Sung // Intermission: A Grand Night For Swinging // Quartet+ // Sunnyside
Helen Sung // Time Loops // Quartet+ // Sunnyside
Helen Sung // Long Yellow Road // Quartet+ // Sunnyside
*L'Abime // Le Culte I // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
*L'Abime // Le Culte II // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
*L'Abime // Le Culte III // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
Angelica Sanchez/Marilyn Crispell // Ceibal Portal // How To Turn The Moon // Pyroclastic Records
Angelica Sanchez/Marilyn Crispell // Ancient Dream // How To Turn The Moon // Pyroclastic Records
Errol Garner (historical segment) // A Foggy Day // Symphony Hall Concert // Mack Avenue
Errol Garner (historical segment) // But Not For Me // Symphony Hall Concert // Mack Avenue
Errol Garner (historical segment) // I Can't Get Started With You // Symphony Hall Concert // Mack Avenue
Errol Garner (historical segment) // Dreamy // Symphony Hall Concert // Mack Avenue
Errol Garner (historical segment) // Moment's Delight // Symphony Hall Concert // Mack Avenue
Errol Garner (historical segment) // Bernie's Tune // Symphony Hall Concert // Mack Avenue
Errol Garner (historical segment) // Misty // Symphony Hall Concert // Mack Avenue
*Jon Gordon // Havens // Stranger Than Fiction // ArtistShare
*Jon Gordon // Stranger Than Fiction // Stranger Than Fiction // ArtistShare
*Jon Gordon // Dance // Stranger Than Fiction // ArtistShare
Michael Wollny // Grandmother's Hammer // XXXX // ACT
Michael Wollny // The Haul // XXXX // ACT
Michael Wollny // Find The Fish // XXXX // ACT
Vijay Iyer // Configurations // Uneasy // ECM
Vijay Iyer // Uneasy // Uneasy // ECM
Blue Note Re:Imagined // Footprints // Blue note Re:Imagined // Blue Note
September 29th, 2021
Some fine new releases today and an historical segment from 1969 with trumpeter Kenny Wheeler and bandleader Johnny Dankworth. Saxophonist Charles Lloyd started. Then a quirky Quebec band called LE GGRIL, drummers Andrew Cyrille and Nick Fraser, bassist Alex Lefaivre, pianist Jan Lundgren and bassist Dave Holland.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Charles Lloyd // Peace // Tone Poem // Blue Note
Charles Lloyd // Ay Amor // Tone Poem // Blue Note
Charles Lloyd // Lady Gabor // Tone Poem // Blue Note
*LE GGRIL // To Love That Well // Sommes // Self-Produced
*LE GGRIL // Chat (Pascal) // Sommes // Self-Produced
Andrew Cyrille // Mountain // The News // ECM
Andrew Cyrille // Leaving East Of Java // The News // ECM
Kenny Wheeler (historical segment) // Preamble // Windmill Tilter // Decca/Fontana/BGO
Kenny Wheeler (historicsl segment) // Don The Dreamer // Windmill Tilter // Decca/Fontana/BGO
Kenny Wheeler (historical segment) // Sweet Dulcinea Blue // Windmill Tilter // Decca/Fontana/BGO
Kenny Wheeler (historical segment) // Bachelor Sam // Windmill Tilter // Decca/Fontana/BGO
Kenny Wheeler (historical segment) // Sancho // Windmill Tilter // Decca/Fontana/BGO
Kenny Wheeler (historical segment) // The Cave Of Montesinos // Windmill Tilter // Decca/Fontana/BGO
Kenny Wheeler (historical segment) // Propheticape // Windmill Tilter // Decca/Fontana/BGO
Kenny Wheeler (historical segment) // Altisidora // Windmill Tilter // Decca/Fontana/BGO
Kenny Wheeler (historical segment) // Don No More // Windmill Tilter // Decca/Fontana/BGO
*Nick Fraser // The Bulldog And The Capricorn // If There Were No Opposites // HatHut ezz-thetics
*Nick Fraser // The Fashion Show // If There Were No Opposites // HatHut ezz-thetics
*Alex Lefaivre // Reset // Naufrages // Arteboreal
Jan Lundgren // Gladjens Blomster // Into The Night // ACT
Jan Lundgren // Asta // Into The Night // ACT
Jan Lundgren // Preambule // Into The Night // ACT
Dave Holland // Mashup // Another Land // Edition
Dave Holland // Passing Time // Another Land // Edition
September 22nd., 2021
The usual mix of styles today, with some new tracks by Montreal bassist Levi Dover drummer Ches Smith and others. Several duet albums: bassist Skuli Sverrisson with guitarist Bill Frisell, and saxophonist Noah Preminger with bassist Kim Cass. The historical segment was Miles Davis' probably last live recorded concert three months before his death in 1991.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Slaughter // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Me You Sad // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Chiron // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Iris // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Tradr Hoez // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Slow Ridah // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
*Levi Dover // First Impression // Imaginary Structures // Three Pines Records
*Levi Dover // In Hindsight // Imaginary Structures // Three Pines Records
*Levi Dover // L'Appel du Vide // Imaginary Structures // Three Pines Records
Ches Smith // Path Of The Seven Colors // Path Of The Seven Colors // Pyroclastic Records
Ches Smith // The Vulgar Cycle // Path Of The Seven Colors // Pyroclastic Records
Kevin Sun // Cheroot // <3 Bird // Endectomorph
Kevin Sun // Du Yi's Choir // <3 Bird // Endectomorph
Kevin Sun // Big Foot // <3 Bird // Endectomorph
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Time After Time // Merci Miles! Live At Vienne // Rhino
Miles Davis (histlorical segment) // Penetration // Merci Miles! Live At Vienne // Rhino
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Wrinkle // Merci Miles! Live At Vienne // Rhino
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Jailbait // Merci Miles! Live At Vienne // Rhino
Skuli Sverrisson & Bill Frisell // Segment // Strata // Newvelle Records
Skuli Sverrisson & Bill Frisell // Her Room // Strata // Newvelle Records
Skuli Sverisson & Bill Frisell // Sweet Earth // Strata // Newvelle Records
*WJO // The Hand (Twisting Ways part 1) // Twisting Ways // WJO Music
*WJO // Dialogue (Twisting Ways part 2) // Twisting Ways // WJO Music
*WJO // Opening Glimmers (Twisting Ways part 3) // Twisting Ways // WJO Music
Roni Ben-Hur // After The Morning // Stories // Dot Time Records
Roni Ben-Hur // Melodious Funk // Stories // Dot Time Records
Chuck Owen // Sparks fly // Within Us // Summit
Chuck Owen // The Better Claim // Within Us // Summit
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Lately I have been unable to get updates in a reasonable length of time, and so the last few playlists are now accurate but without extra acknowledgments. Hope you're still hanging in with Voyage!
September 15th, 2021
James Brandon Lewis // Experimant Station // Jesup Wagon // Tao Forms
James Brandon Lewis // Seer // Jesup Wagon // Tao Forms
James Brandon Lewis // Chemurgy // Jesup Wagon // Tao Forms
Michael Wollny // Somewhere Around Barstow // XXXX // ACT
Michael Wollny // Dick Laurent Is Dead // XXXX // ACT
Micharl Wollny // Too Bright In Here // XXXX // ACT
*Amanda Tosoff // To A Stranger // Earth Voices // Empress Music
*Amanda Tosoff // Finis // Earth Voices // Empress Music
*Amanda Tosoff // A Dream Within A Dream // Earth Voices // Empress Music
Lars Danielsson // Yes To You // Cloudland // ACT
Lars Danielsson // Intermezzo // Cloudland // ACT
Lars Danielsson // Villstad // Cloudland // ACT
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Tenor Madness // Another Side Of... // Craft Recordings/Concord
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Monk's Mood // Another Side Of... // Craft Recordings/Concord
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Billie's Bounce // Another Side Of... // Craft Recordings/Concord
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Someday My Prince Will Come // Another Side Of... // Craft Recordings/Concord
*Code Quartet // Watching It All Slip Away // Genealogy // Justin Time
*Code Quartet // Genealogy // Genealogy // Justin Time
*Code Quartet // Wind Up // Genealogy // Justin Time
Vijay Iyer // Touba // Uneasy // ECM
Vijay Iyer // Augury // Uneasy // ECM
Terence Blanchard // Dark Horse // Absence // Blue Note
Terence Blanchard // Diana // Absence // Blue Note
Terence Blanchard // More Elders // Absence // Blue Note
Kevin Sun // Dovetail // <3 Bird // Endectomorph
Kevin Sun // Cheroot // <3 Bird // Endectomorph
September 8th, 2021
Woody Herman // Early Autumn // The Very Best Of...
GoGo Penguin // Totem // GGP/RMX // Decca Records France
GoGo Penguin // To The Nth // GGP/RMX // Decca Records France
GoGo Penguin // Petit_a // GGP/RMX // Decca Records France
*Jon Gordon // Modality // Stranger Than Fiction // Artist/Share
*Jon Gordon // Steps // Stranger Than Fiction // ArtistShare
*Jon Gordon // Waking Dream // Stranger Than Fiction // ArtistShare
*Nick Fraser // Shoe Dance // If There Were No Opposites // HatHut/ezz-thetics
*Nick Fraser // Table 49, The Rex Hotel, Toronto // If There Were No Opposites // HatHut/ezz-thetics
Angelica Sanchez/Marilyn Crispell // Space Junk // How To Turn The Moon // Pyroclastic Records
Angelica Sanchez/Marilyn Crispell // Twisted Roots // How To Turn The Moon // Pyroclastic Records
Angelica Sanchez/Marilyn Crispell // Rain In Web // How To Turn The Moon // Pyroclastic Records
Woody Herman (historical segment) // La Fiesta // Giant Steps // Fantasy
Woody Herman (historical segment) // A Song For You // Giant Steps // Fantasy
Woody Herman (historical segment) // Freedom Jazz Dance // Giant Steps // Fantasy
Woody Herman (historical segment) // The Meaning Of The Blues // Giant Steps // Fantasy
Woody Herman (historical segment) // The First Thing I Do // Giant Steps // Fantasy
Woody Herman (historical segment) // Think On Me // Giant Steps // Fantasy
Woody Herman (historical segment) // Giant Steps // Giant Steps // Fantasy
Woody Herman (historical segment) // A Child Is Born // Giant Steps // Fantasy
*LE GGRIL // Alice // Sommes // Self-Produced
Dave Holland // Quiet Fire // Another Land // Edition
Dave Holland // Mashup // Another Land // Edition
Dave Holland // Passing Time // Another Land // Edition
Miguel Zenon // Law Years // Law Years: The Music Of Ornette Coleman // Miel Nusic
Migual zenon // Giggin' // Law Years: The Music Of Ornette Coleman // Miel Music
Charles Lloyd // Ay Amor // Tone Poem // Blue Note
September 1st, 2021
Chuck Owen // Milestones // Within Us // Summit
Chuck Owen // Apalachicola // Within Us // Summit
Helen Sung // Feed The Fire // Quartet+ // Sunnyside
Helen Sung // Coquette // Quartet+ // Sunnyside
Helen Sung // Elegy For The City // Quartet+ // Sunnyside
*Jon Gordon // Pointillism // Stranger Than Ficrion // ArtistShare
*Jon Gordon // Counterpoint // Stranger Than Fiction // ArtistShare
*Jon Gordon // Bella // Stranger Than Fiction // ArtistShare
Cecil Taylor (historical segment) // Steps // Unit Structures // Blue Note
Cecil Taylor (historical segment) // Enter, Evening // Unit Structures // Blue Note
Cecil Taylor (historical segment) // Unit Structures/As Of Now/Section // Unit Structures // Blue Note
*L'Abime // Requiem // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
*L'Abime // Perdu Dans Les Bois // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
*L'Abime // L'Abime // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
Lars Danielsson // Desert Of Catanga // Cloudland // ACT
Lars Danielsson // River Of Little // Cloudland // ACT
Kevin Sun // Greenlit // <3 Bird // Endectomorph
Kevin Sun // Adroitness Part I // <3 Bird // Endectomorph
Kevin Sun // Adroitness Part II // <3 Bird // Endectomorph
Kevin Sun // Composite // <3 Bird // Endectomorph
Kevin Sun // Onomatopeia // <3 Bird // Endectomorph
Terence Blanchard // Envisioned Reflections (Intro) // Absence // Blue Note
Terence Blanchard // Envisioned Reflections // Absence // Blue Note
Terence Blanchard // The Second Wave // Absence / Blue Note
Terence Blanchard // What Was It Now // Absence // Blue Note
GoGo Penguin // Totem (partial) // GGP/RMX // Decca Records France
August 25th, 2021
*Alex Lefaivre // Time Of The Barracudas // Naufrages // Arteboreal
*Alex Lefaivre // Boiler Room // Naufrages // Arteboreal
*Alex Lefaivre // Sneaked // Naufrages // Arteboreal
*Alex Lefaivre // Hommage Jazz a Passe-Partout // Naufrages // Arteboreal
Jim Yanda // Meta // A Silent Way // Corner Store Jazz
Jim Yanda // Shaman // A Silent Way // Corner Store Jazz
Skuli Sverrisson & Bill Frisell // Amedeo // Strata // Newvelle Records
Skuli Sverrisson & Bill Frisell // Cave Of The Swimmers // Strata // Newvelle Records
Skuli Sverrisson & Bill Frisell // Afternoon Variant // Strata // Newvelle Records
McCoy Tyner (historical segment) // Naima // Plays John Coltrane // Impulse
McCoy Tyner (historical segment) // Moment's Notice // Plays John Coltrane // Impulse
McCoy Tyner (historical segment) // After The Rain // Plays John Coltrane // Impulse
McCoy Tyner (historical segment) // Afro Blue // Plays John Coltrane // Impulse
Monder/Malaby/ Rainey // Suiote 3320: Part I // Live at the Bar 55 // Sunnyside
*Griffith Hiltz // Ladies From The Eighties // Arcade // GBR Records
*Griffith Hiltz // Another Day In Paradise // Arcade // GBR Records
*Griffith Hiltz // Paper War // Arcade // GBR Records
*Griffith Hiltz // Kidnapped for Danger // Arcade // GBR Records
Ches Smith // Lord Of Healing // Path Of Seven Colours // Pyroclastic Records
Ches Smith // Raw Urbane // Pathe Of Seven Colours // Pyroclastic Records
Roni Ben-Hur // La Serena // Stories // Dot Time Records
Roni Ben-Hur // Something For Kenny // Stories // Dot Time Records
Roni Ben-Hur // Ma'of // Stories // Dot time Records
August 18th, 2021
Terence Blanchard // The Elders // Absence // Blue Note
Terence Blanchard // Fall // Absence // Blue Note
Terence Blanchard // I Dare You (Intro) // Absence // Blue Note
Terence Blanchard // I Dare You // Absence // Blue Note
Lars Danielsson // Cloudland // Cloudland // ACT
Lars Danielsson // The Fifth Grade // Cloudland // ACT
Lars Danielsson // Nikita's Dream // Cloudland // ACT
Lars Danielsson // Tango Magnifique // Cloudland // ACT
Barry Altschul // Irina // Long Tall Sunshine // Not Two
Barry Altschul // Martin's Stew // Long Tall Sunshine // Not Two
Lester Young (historical segment) // Just You, Just Me // Complete Jazz Series 1943-46 // Complete Jazz Series
Lester Young (historical segment) // I Never Knew // Complete Jazz Series... // Complete Jazz Series
Lester Young (historical segment) // Afternoon Of A Basie-ite // Complete Jazz Series... // Complete Jazz Series
Lester Young (historical segment) // Circus In Rhythm // Complete Jazz Series... // Complete Jazz Series
Lester Young (historical segment) // Tush // Complete Jazz Series... // Complete Jazz Series
Lester Young (historical segment) // Lester's Blues // Complete Jazz Series... // Complete Jazz Series
Lester Young (historical segment) // Indiana // Complete Jazz Series... // Complete Jazz Series
Lester Young (historical segment) // Lester's Savoy Jump // Complete Jazz Series... // Complete Jazz Series
Lester Young (historical segment) // D.B. Blues // Complete Jazz Series... // Complete Jazz Series
Lester Young (historical segment) // Lester Blows Again // Complete Jazz Series... // Complete Jazz Series
Lester Young (historical segment) // Jumpin' At Mesner's // Complete Jazz Series... // Comlete Jazz Series
Lester Young (historical segment) // Jammin' With Lester // Complete Jazz Series... // Complete Jazz Series
*Jon Gordon // Havens // Stranger Than Fiction // ArtistShare
*Jon Gordon // Stranger Than Fiction // Stranger Than Fiction // ArtistShare
*Jon Gordon // Dance // Stranger Than Fiction // ArtistShare
Miguel Zenon // Tribes Of New York // Law Years: The Music Of Ornette Coleman // Miel Music
Miguel Zenon // Free // Law Years: The Music Of Ornette Coleman // Miel Music
*Dan McCarthy // A Place Where We Once Lived // A Place Where We Once Lived // Self-Produced
*Dan McCarthy // A Short Story About Distance // A Place Where We Once Lived // Self-Produced
*Dan McCarthy // Desert Roads // A Place Where We Once Lived // Self-Produced
Dave Mullin // For Michael // Solace // Mull Soul Music
Dave Mullin // Like Rahsaan // Solace // Mull Soul Music
August 11th, 2021
James Brandon Lewis // Arachis // Jesup Wagon // Tao Forms
James Brandon Lewis // Fallen Flowers // Jesup Wagon // Tao forms
*Code Quartet // Day Moon // Genealogy // Justin Time
*Code Quartet // Beach Community // Genealogy // Jusrtin Time
*Code Quartet // Tipsy // Genealogy // Justin Time
Vijay Iyer // Retrofit // Uneasy // ECM
Vijay Iyer // Entrustment // Uneasy // ECM
Vijay Iyer // Children Of Flint // Uneasy // ECM
*DD Jackson // Waltz For A New Life // Peace-Song // Justin Time
*DD Jackson // Breakout // Peace-Song // Justin Time
*DD Jackson // Peace-Song // Peace-Song // Justin Time
*DD Jackson // For Monk-Sake // Peace-Song // Justin Time
*DD Jackson // Funerale (For Chris) // Peace-Song // Juatin Time
Dave Holland // Gentle Warrior // Another Land // Edition
Dave Holland // 20 20 // Another Land // Edition
Roy Hargrove/Mulgrew Miller // Invitation // In Harmony // Resonance Records
Roy Hargrove/Mulgrew Miller // Con Alma // In Harmony // Resonance Records
Ben Wendel // Fearsome // High Heart // Edition
Ben Wendel // Darling // High Heart // Edition
Ben Wendel // Traveler // High Heart // Edition
Orchestra Nazionale Della Luna // Prophetes // There's Still Life On Earth // BMC
Orchestra Nazionale Della Luna // Out Of Gravity // There's Still Life On Earth // BMC
Orchestra Nazionale Della Luna // Cannon Canon // There's Still Life On Earth // BMC
Orchestra Nazionale Della Luna // There's Still Life On Earth Pt. 2 // There's Still Life On Earth // BMC
Dave Mullin // The Grind // Solace // Mull Soul Music
Dave Mullin // For Michael // Solace // Mull Soul Music
August 4th, 2021
Barry Altschul // Long Tall sunshine // Long Tall Sunshine // Not Two
Barry Altschul // The 3Dom Factor // Long Tall Sunshine // Not Two
*Dan Pitt // Change Is Imminent // Wrongs // Self-Produced
*Dan Pitt // Two Part // Wrongs // Self-Produced
*Dan Pitt // BroOke // Wrongs // Self-Produced
Miguel Zenon/ Luis Perdomo // Ese Hastio // El Arte Del Bolero // Miel Music
Miguel Zenon/Luis Perdomo // La Vida Es Un Suerno // El Arte Del Bolero // Miel Music
Charlie Parker (historical segment) // Ko Ko // Original Bird: The Best Of Bird On Savoy // Savoy
Charlie Parker (historical segment) // Now's The Time // Original Bird... // Savoy
Charlie Parker (historical segment) // Donna Lee // Original Bird... // Savoy
Charlie Parker (historical segment) // Barbados // Original Bird... // Savoy
Charlie Parker (historical segment) // Ah-Leu-Cha // Original Bird... // Savoy
Charlie Parker (historical segment) // Perhaps // Original Bird... // Savoy
Charlie Parker (historical segment) // Thriving In A Riff // Original Bird... // Savoy
Charlie Parker (historical segment) // Billie's Bounce // Original Bird... // Savoy
Charlie Parker (historical segment) // Bird Gets The Worm // Original Bird... // Savoy
Charlie Parker (historical segment) // Cheryl // Original Bird... // Savoy
Charlie Parker (historical segment) // Chasin' The Bird // Original Bird... // Savoy
Charlie Parker (historical segment) // Half Nelson // Original Bird... // Savoy
Charlie Parker (historical segment) // Milestones // Original Bird... // Savoy
Charlie Parker (historical segment-first track) // Parker's Mood // Original bird... // Savoy
GoGo Penguin // Kora // GGP/RMX // Decca Records France
GoGo Penguin // Atomised // GGP/RMX // Decca Records France
GoGo Penguin // Embers // GGP/RMX // Decca Records France
GoGo Penguin // F Maj Pixie (Rone Remix) // GGP/RMX // Decca Records France
Angelica Sanchez/Marilyn Crispell // Fires In Space // How To Turn The Moon // Pyroclastic Records
Angelica sanchez/Marilyn Crispell // Windfall Light // How To Turn The Moon // Pyroclastic Records
Angwlica Sanchez/Marilyn Crispell // Lobe Of The Fly // How To Turn The Moon // Pyroclastic Records
*Dan McCarthjy // Sonder // A Place Where We Once Lived // Self-Produced
*Dan McCarthy // Trail Marker // A Place Where We Once Lived // Self-Produced
*Dan McCarthy // A Short Srory About Birds // A Place Where We Once Lived // Self-Produced
*Dan McCarthy // Cloud Hopping // A Place Where We Once Lived // Self-Produced
Monder/Malaby/Rainey // Suite 3320: Part II // Live At The 55 Bar // Sunneyside
July 28th, 2021
UMO Helsinki // En Ut // Music Of Haarla... // Eclipse
UMO Helsinki // Neo-Noir // Music Of Haarla... // Eclipse
UMO Helsinki // Sarabande // Muisic Of Haarla... // Eclipse
Gerry Gibbs // Kick Those Feet // Songs From My Father // Whaling City Sound
Gerry Gibbs // Hey Chick // Songs From My Father // Whaling City Sound
Gerry Gibbs // Tango For Terry // Songs From My Father // Whaling City Sound
*Philippe Cote // The Rest Is Noise // Lungta // Self-Produced
*Philippe Cote // A Tiny Prayer To Father Time // Lungta // Self-Produced
Archie Shepp (historical segment) // Naima // The Impulse Story // Impulse
Archie Shepp (historical segment) // Los Olvidados // The Impulse Story // Impulse
Archie Shepp (historical segment) // The Girl From Ipenema // The Impulse Story // Impulse
Archie Shepp (historical segment) // Malcolm, Malcolm - Semper Malcolm // The Impulse Story // Impulse
Archie Shepp (historical segment) // Le Matin Des Noire // The Impulse Story // Impulse
*WJO // Hope Shadow (Twisting Ways part 4) // Twisting Ways // WJO Music
*WJO // Lydian Sky // Twisting Ways // WJO Music
Skuli Sverrisson & Bill Frisell // Vanishing Point // Strata // Newvelle Records
Skuli Sverrisson & Bill Frisell // Ancient Affection // Strata // Newvelle Records
Skuli Sverrisson & Bill Frisell // Came To Light // Strata // Newvelle Records
Wadada Leo Smith // Nyoto - Part 3 // Sacred Ceremonies // TUM
Wadada Leo Smith // Baby Dodds In Congo Square // Sacred Ceremonies // TUM
*Francois Bourassa // Small Head // L'Impact Du Silence // Effendi
*Francois Bourassa // Blues Masque // L'Impact Du Silence // Effendi
*Francois Bourassa // Tradioque // L'Impact Du Silence // Effendi
Guillermo Bazzola // Arizona // Frei // Gnutown Music
Guillermo Bazzola // Incognito // Frei // Gnutown Music
July 21st, 2021
Miles Davis // Summertime // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
James Brandon Lewis // Jesup Wagon // Jesup Wagon // Tao Forms
James Brandon Lewis // Lowlands Of Sorrow // Jesup Wagon // Tao forms
Marius Neset // Children's Day Pt. 1 // Tributes // ACT
Marius Neset // Children's Day Pt. 2 // Tributes // ACT
Marius Neset // Children's Day Pt. 3 // Tributes // ACT
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Drone // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Roobz // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Huck It // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
*Amanda Tosoff // Birdwings // Earth Voices // Empress Music
*Amanda Tosoff // Oh, Life // Earth Voices // Empress Music
*Amanda Tosoff // The Fiddle And The Drum // Earth voices // Empress Music
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Hannibal // Merci Miles! Live At Vienne // Rhino
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Human Nature // Merci Miles! Live At Vienne // Rhino
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Amandla // Merci Miles! Live At Vienne // Rhino
Jon Irabagon // Bebop // Bird With Streams // Irabbagast Records
Jon Irabagon // Sippin' At Bells // Bird With Streams // Irabbagast Records
Jon Irabagon // Ornithology // Bird With Streams // Irabbagast Records
*Griffith Hiltz Trio // Movie Theme III Transmogrification // Arcade // GBRecords
*Griffith Hiltz Trio // Do Not Engage // Arcade // GBRecords
*Griffith Hiltz Trio // WCW // Arcade // GBRecords
*Griffith Hiltz Trio // Roberta's Quest // Arcade // GBRecords
*L'Abime // L'Etang au Crepuscule // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
*L'Abime // Requiem // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
*L'Abime // Perdu Dans Les Bois // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
Roy Hargrove/ Mulgrew Miller // I Remember Clifford // In Harmony // Resonance Records
UMO Helsinki // En Ut // Music Of Haarla... // Eclipse
UMO Helsinki // Neo-Noir // Music Of Haarla... // Eclipse
UMO Helsinki // Sarabande // Muisic Of Haarla... // Eclipse
Gerry Gibbs // Kick Those Feet // Songs From My Father // Whaling City Sound
Gerry Gibbs // Hey Chick // Songs From My Father // Whaling City Sound
Gerry Gibbs // Tango For Terry // Songs From My Father // Whaling City Sound
*Philippe Cote // The Rest Is Noise // Lungta // Self-Produced
*Philippe Cote // A Tiny Prayer To Father Time // Lungta // Self-Produced
Archie Shepp (historical segment) // Naima // The Impulse Story // Impulse
Archie Shepp (historical segment) // Los Olvidados // The Impulse Story // Impulse
Archie Shepp (historical segment) // The Girl From Ipenema // The Impulse Story // Impulse
Archie Shepp (historical segment) // Malcolm, Malcolm - Semper Malcolm // The Impulse Story // Impulse
Archie Shepp (historical segment) // Le Matin Des Noire // The Impulse Story // Impulse
*WJO // Hope Shadow (Twisting Ways part 4) // Twisting Ways // WJO Music
*WJO // Lydian Sky // Twisting Ways // WJO Music
Skuli Sverrisson & Bill Frisell // Vanishing Point // Strata // Newvelle Records
Skuli Sverrisson & Bill Frisell // Ancient Affection // Strata // Newvelle Records
Skuli Sverrisson & Bill Frisell // Came To Light // Strata // Newvelle Records
Wadada Leo Smith // Nyoto - Part 3 // Sacred Ceremonies // TUM
Wadada Leo Smith // Baby Dodds In Congo Square // Sacred Ceremonies // TUM
*Francois Bourassa // Small Head // L'Impact Du Silence // Effendi
*Francois Bourassa // Blues Masque // L'Impact Du Silence // Effendi
*Francois Bourassa // Tradioque // L'Impact Du Silence // Effendi
Guillermo Bazzola // Arizona // Frei // Gnutown Music
Guillermo Bazzola // Incognito // Frei // Gnutown Music
July 14th, 2021
Playlists for the last few programs are listed here without explanation. I was away for three weeks while Moe hogue took over, and hopefully I'll be back to "normal" updating from here on. For now, here's what I played in May until July 14th.
Joey DeFrancesco // Voyage // Estate // Zucca Records
Chris Potter // Serpentine // Sunrise Reprise // Edition
Chris Potter // The Peanut // Sunrise Reprise // Edition
Roxana Amed // Blue In Green // Ontology // Sony Music
Roxana Amed // Last Happy Hour // Ontology // Sony Music
Roxana Amed // Milango Por La Ausencia // Ontol;ogy // Sony Music
Anna Webber // Idiom I // Idiom // Pi
Anna Webber // Idiom IV // Idiom // Pi
Charles Mingus (historical segment) // Introduction // Mingus At Carnegie Hall Deluxe Edition //Atlantic
Charles Mingus (historical segment) // Peggy's Blue Skylight // Mingus At Carnegie Hall Deluxe Edition
Charles Mingus (historical segment) // Perdido // Mingus At Carnegie Hall Deluxe Edition
Dave Holland // Grave Walker // Another Land // Edition
Dave Holland // Another Land // Another Land // Edition
*Erin Propp & Larry Roy // Give Me More // We Want All The Same Things // Chronograph
*Erin Propp & Larry Roy // So Far Away // We Want All The Same Things // Chronograph
*TuneTown // Sgraffito // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*TuneTown // Memories Remain // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*TuneTown // Looking Glass // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*TuneTown // Blue Gardenia // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
Vijay Iyer // Configurations // Uneasy // ECM
Vijay Iyer // Uneasy // Uneasy // ECM
June 16th, 2021
Chris Potter // Nowhere, Now Here/Sunrise Reprise // Sunrise Reprise // Edition
Raphael Pannier // Lonely Woman // Faune // French Paradox
Raphael Pannier // Midtown Blues // Faune // French Paradox
Ron Miles // Rainbow Sign // Rainbow Sign // Blue Note
Ron Miles // The Rumor // Rainbow Sign // Blue Note
Ron Miles // Custodian Of The New // Rainbow Sign // Blue Note
Joe Henderson (historical segment) // Mirror, Mirror // Mirror, Mirror // MPS
Joe Henderson (historical segment) // Candlelight // Mirror, Mirror // MPS
Joe Henderson (historical segment) // Keystone // Mirror. Mirror // MPS
Joe Henderson (historical segment) // Joe's Bolero // Mirror, Mirror // MPS
Joe Henderson (historical segment) // What's New // Mirror, Mirror // MPS
*Code Quartet // O Sacred Head, Now Wounded // Genealogy // Justin Time
*Code Quartet // Wind Up // Genealogy // Justin Time
*Code Quartet // Requiem // Genealogy // Justin Time
Ben Wendel // Less // High Heart // Edition
Ben Wendel // Drawn Away // High Heart // Edition
*TuneTown // Flood, Deluge // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*TuneTown // Look Down // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*TuneTown // Sycamore // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*TuneTown // Cheryl // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra // En Ut // Music Of Haarla.... // Eclipse Music
June 9th, 2021
*L'Abime // Le Culte I // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
*L'Abime // Le Culte II // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
*L'Abime // Le Culte III // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
Yelena Eckemoff // Buds And Flowers // Adventures Of The Wildflower // L&H Production
Yelena Eckemoff // Butterflies // Adventures Of The Wildflower // L&H Production
Yelena Eckemoff // Hummingbirds // Adventures Of The Wildflower // L&H Production
Alexander Hawkins // Optimism Of The Will // Togetherness Music // Intakt Records
Alexander Hawkins // Indistinguishable From Magic // Togetherness Music // Intakt Records
Satoko Fujii // Wait For The Moon To Rise // Moon On The Lake // Libra
Jane Bunnett/Don Pullen (historical segment) // Bye- Ya // New York Duets // Music & Arts
Jane Bunnett/Don Pullen (historical segment) // Ginastera // New York Duets // Music & Arts
Jane Bunnett/Don Pullen (historical segment) // Double Arc Jake // New York Duets // Music & Arts
Jane Bunnett/Don Pullen (historical segment) // For Merceditas // New York Duets // Music & Arts
Jane Bunnett/Don Pullen (historical segment) // Main Street // New York Duets // Music & Arts
Jane Bunnett/Don Pullen (historical segment) // Gratitude // New York Duets // Music & Arts
Trio Grande // Scoville // Trio Grande // Whirlwind
Trio Grande // Gocta // Trio Grande // Whirlwind
Alister Spence // (re)set // Whirlpool // Alister Spence Music
Alister Spence // (for)see // Whirlpool // Alister Spence Music
Alister Spence // (for)gone // Whirlpool // Alister Spence Music
Alister Spence // (re)animate // Whirlpool // Alister Spence Music
*Dan Pitt // Hunter's Dream // Wrongs // Self-Produced
*Dan Pitt // What Is // Wrongs // Self-Produced
*Dan Pitt // Wrongs // Wrongs // Self-Produced
June 2nd, 2021
Vijay Iyer // Touba // Uneasy // ECM
Vijay Iyer // Drummer's Song // Uneasy // ECM
Vijay Iyer // Augury // Uneasy // ECM
*Joel Frahm // Blow Poppa Joe // The Bright Side // Anzic Records
*Joel Frahm // Thinking Of Benny // The Bright Side // Anzic Records
*Joel Frahm // Boo Dip Dip // The Bright Side // Anzic Records
Sandy Evans // Mirage // Postcards From The Anthropocene // Eupcaccia
Sandy Evans // Aftermath // Postcards From The Anthropocene // Eupcaccia
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Slow Ridah // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Ricky // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Drone // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Lonely Woman // The Shape Of Jazz To Come // Atlantic
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Eventually // The Shape Of Jazz To Come // Atlantic
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Peace // The Shape Of Jazz To Come // Atlantic
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Focus On Sanity // The Shape Of Jazz To Come // At;lantic
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Congeniality // The Shape Of Jazz To Come // Atlantic
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Chronology // The Shape Of Jazz To Come // Atlantic
Noah Haiku // Lorca // Slowly: Song For Keith Jarrett // Sunnyside
Hoah Haiku // But Beautiful // Slowly: Song For Keith Jarrett // Sunnyside
*Francois Bourassa // Musique Pour Film // L'Impact Du Silence // Effendi
*WJO // The Hand (Twisting Ways Part 1) // Twisting Ways // WJO Music
*WJO // Fleur Variation 3 // Twisting Ways // WJO Music
Ron Miles // Rainbow Sign // Rainbow Sign // Blue Note
May 26th, 2021
*See Through 4 // Quietly Fading Fast // Permanent Moving Parts // All Set! Editions
*See Through 4 // Possible Daylight Dreams // Permanent Moving Parts // All Set! Editions
*See Through 4 // Imperfect Sunlit Room // Permanent Moving Parts // All Set! Edirions
Skúli Sverrisson & Bill Frisell // Sweet Earth // Strata // Newvelle Records
Skúli Sverrisson & Bill Frisell // Instants // Strata // Newvelle Records
Wadada Leo Smith // Nyoto Part 1 // Sacred Ceremonies // Tum
Wadada Leo Smith // Nyoto Part 2 // Sacred Ceremonies // Tum
Monder/Malaby/Rainey // Suite 3320: Pt. II // Live At The 55 Bar // Sunnyside
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Acknowledgement (Part 1) // A Love Supreme // Impulse
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Resolution (Part 2) // A Love Supreme // Impulse
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Pursuance (Part 3)/Psalm (Part 4) // A Love Supreme // Impulse
*Dan McCarthy // I'm Your Pal // A Place Where We Once Lived // Self-Produced
*Dan McCarthy // Somber Sleep // A Place Where We Once Lived // Self-Produced
*Dan McCarthy // A Short Story About Quiet // A Place Where We Once Lived // Self-Produced
*Dan McCarthy // Go Berserk // A Place Where We Once Lived // Self-Produced
*Dan McCarthy // Goodnifght Sweet Cat // A Place Where We Once Lived // Self-Produced
Thumbscrew // Fractured Sanity // Never Is Enough // Cuneiform
Thumbscrew // Unsung Procession // Never Is Enough // Cuneiform
Miguel Zenon/Luis Perdomo // Como Fue // El Arte Del Bolero // Miel Music
Miguel Zenon/Luis Perdomo // Alma Adentro // El Arte Del Bolero // Miel Music
May 19th, 2021
GoGo Penguin // Totem // GGP/RMX // Decca Records France
GoGo Penguin // To The Nth // GGP/RMX // Decca Records France
GoGo Penguin // Petit_a // GGP/RMX // Decca Records France
*Francois Houle // Interlude 3 // Recoder // Songlines
*Francois Houle // Recoder // Recoder // Songlines
*Francois Houle // Interlude 4 // Recoder // Songlines
*Francois Houle // Bowen // Recoder // Songlines
*Saskatchewan All Star Big Band // Movement 6 - Saskatchesport // Saskatchewan Suite // Chronograph
*Saskatchewan All Star Big Band // Movement 7 - Thank You Mr. Douglas // Saskatchewan Suite // Chronograph
JazzWORMS // Lickety-Split // Squirmin' // Capri
JazzWORMS // Wheaty Bowl // Squirmin' // Capri
Stan Kenton (historical segment) // Fuego Cubano // Cuban Fire // Capitol
Stan Kenton (historical segment) // El Congo Valiente // Cuban Fire // Capitol
Stan Kenton (historical segment) // Recuerdos // Cuban Fire // Capitol
Stan Kenton (historical segment) // Quien Sabe // Cuban Fire // Capitol
Stan Kenton (historical segment) // La Guera Baila // Cuban Fire // Capitol
Stan Kenton (hisorical segment) // La Suerte De Los Tontos // Cuban Fire // Capitol
*Dan Pitt // Two Part // Wrongs // Self-Produced
*Dan Pitt // Brooke // Wrongs // Self-Produced
*Dan Pitt // Shadows Loom // Wrongs // Self-Produced
Alister Spence // Out Upon Circumference // Asteroid Ekosystem // Alister Spence Music
Alister Spence // To The Invisible // Asteroid Ekosystem // Alister Spence Music
Marius Neset // Farewell // Tributes // ACT
Marius Neset // Leaving The Dock // Tributes // ACT
Marius Neset // Children's Day Pt. 1 // Tributes // ACT
May 12th, 2021
It's wasn't July 1st today, but for several reasons I decided to make it "Canada Day" here at Voyage. Without doubt Canadian jazz ranks with the best in the world, and this very brief sample shows why. The Toronto trio TuneTown started. Then to Quebec for saxophonist/composer Philippe Côté, the great new Montreal based quintet L'Abîme, and solo piano album with François Bourassa. To Winnipeg next With the WJO, then the Griffith Hiltz Trio, west coast pianist/composer Chris Gestrin, Montreal based Code Quartet and Winnipeg vocalist Erin Propp with guitarist Larry Roy. No specific historical segment today.
ARTIST (*Canadian) Track Title Album. Label
*TuneTown // Hello, Today // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*TuneTown // Entering Utopia // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*TuneTown // Layla Tov // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*Philippe Cote // Lungta // Lungta // CD Baby/independent
*Philippe Cote // La Fleur Et La Roche // Lungta // CD Baby/Independent
*L'Abime // Requiem // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
*L'Abime // Perdu Dans Les Bois // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
*L'Abime// L'Abime // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
*Francois Bourassa // Interlude Z // L'Impact Du Silence // Effendi
*Francois Bourassa // Andante // L'Impact Du Silence // Effendi
*Francois Bourassa // Arch 65 // L'Impact Du Silence // Effendi
*Francois Bourassa // La Buissonne // L'Impact Du Silence // Effendi
*WJO // Hope Shadow // Twisting Ways // WJO Music
*WJO // Lydian Sky // Twisting Ways // WJO Music
*Griffith Hiltz Trio // Rocket Surgeon // Arcade // GBRecords
*Griffith Hiltz Trio // Space Hunter // Arcade // GBRecords
*Griffith Hiltz Trio // Thunder Ninja // Arcade // GBRecords
*Griffith Hiltz Trio // Play The Game // Arcade // GBRecords
*Griffith Hiltz Trio // Movie Theme IV End Of The Line // Arcade // GBRecords
*Chris Gestrin // Berth // Crossing Time // Phonometrograph
*Chris Gestrin // Chorale (Introduction) // Crossing Time // Phonometrograph
*Chris Gestrin // Mayne Loop 2 // Crossing Time // Phonometrograph
*Chris Gestrin // Magic Hour // Crossing Time // Phonometrograph
*Chris Gestrin // Mayne Loop 3 // Crossing Timne // Phonometrograph
*Code Quartet // Day Moon // Genealogy // Justin Time
*Code Quartet // Beach Community // Genealogy // Justin Time
*Code Quartet // Tipsy // Genealogy // Justin Time
*Erin Propp & Larry Roy // Farther On // We Want All The Same Things // Chronograph
*Erin Propp & Larry Roy // Recomecar // We Want All The Same Things // Chronograph
*Erin Propp & Larry Roy // The Light // We Want All The Same Things // Chronograph
May 5th, 2021
Cornetist Ron Miles started today. (I confess I can't tell the difference between a cornet and a trumpet.) Then the See Through 4 band, pianist/leader Satoko Fujii, guitarists Dan Pitt and Terje Rypdal, pianist Yelena Eckemoff, the Saskatchewan All Star Big Band and pianist Noah Haiku. The historical segment was a new release of a 1998 concert by guitarist Jim Hall as winner of the Danish Jazzpar prize.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Ron Miles // Like Those Who Dream // Rainbow Sign // Blue Note
*See Through 4 // Underground Over Night // Permanent Moving Parts // All Set! Editions
*See Through 4 // Everything Happens Once // Permanent Moving Parts // All Set! Editions
*See Through 4 // Weathering Teenage Hopes // Permanent Moving Parts // All Set! Editions
Satoko Fujii // Busy Day // Keshin // Libra
Satoko Fujii // Donten // Keshin // Libra
*Dan Pitt // Wrongs // Wrongs // Self-Produced
*Dan Pitt // Change Is Imminent // Wrongs // Self-Produced
Jim Hall (historical segment) // Chelsea Bridge // Jazzpar Quartet + 4 // Storyville
Jim Hall (historical segment) // Mr. Blues // Jazzpar Quartet + 4 // Storyville
Jim Hall (historical segment) // Quartet + 4 // Jazzpar Quartet + 4 // Storyville
Jim Hall (historical segment) // Purple Haze // Jazzpar Quartet + 4 // Storyville
Terje Rypdal // As If The Ghost...Was Me? // Conspiracy // ECM
Terje Rypdal // What Was I Thinking // Conspiracy // ECM
Terje Rypdal // Conspiracy // Conspiracy // ECM
Yelena Eckemoff // Thundershower // Adventures Of The Wildflower // L&H Production
Yelena Eckemoff // Waking Up In Spring // Adventures Of The wildflower // L&H Production
*Saskatchewan All Star Big Band // Movement 3 - The Newcomers // Saskatchewan Suite // Chronograph
*Saskatchewan All Star Big Band // Movement 4 - The In-Between // Saskatchewan Suite // Chronograph
*Saskatchewan All Star Big Band // Movement 5 - September 1905 // Saskatchewan Suite // Chronograph
Noah Haiku // Air Dancing // Slowly: Song for Keith Jarrett // Sunnyside
Noah Haiku // Duchess // Slowly: Song For Keith Jarrett // Sunnyside
April 28th, 2021
Pianist Vijay Iyer started today from a very fine new trio album. Then saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock as I cut her off short at the end of last week's show, a Montreal band L'Abîme, Pianist's Benito Gonzalez and Amanda Tosoff, the Orchestra Nazionale Della Luna - that is a quartet not an orchestra and is not national in that the four guys are from three different countries - and the UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra that is an orchestra. The historical segment was the full original LP versions of the In A Silent Way Sessions with Miles Davis.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Vijay Iyer // Children Of Flint // Uneasy // ECM
Vijay Iyer // Combat Breathing // Uneasy // ECM
Vijay Iyer // Night And Day // Uneasy // ECM
Ingrid Laubrock // Snorkel Cows (1) // Dreamt Twice, Twice Dreamt // Intakt Records
Ingrid Laubrock // Snorkel Cows (2) // Dreamt Twice, Twice Dreamt // Intakt Records
*L'Abime // Le Culte I // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
*L'Abime // Le Culte II // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
*L'Abime // Le Culte III // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Shhh/Peaceful // The Complete In A Silent Way Sessions // Columbia/Legacy
Miles Davis (historical segment) // In A Silent Way/It's About That Time // The Complete In A Silent Way Sessions // Columbia/Legacy
Benito Gonzalez // Sounds Of Freedom // Sing To The World // Rainy Day Records
Benito Gonzalez // Views Of The Blues // Sing To The World // Rainy Day Records
*Amanda Tosoff // A Dream Within A Dream // Earth Voices // Empress Music
*Amanda Tosoff // Sonnet 49 // Earth Voices // Empress Music
*Amanda Tosoff // Here And Heaven // Earth Voices // Empress Music
Orchestra Nazionale Della Luna // Myrkkysienikeitto // There's Still Life On Earth // BMC
Orchestra Nazionale Della Luna // Internal Duality // There's Still Life On Earth // BMC
Orchestra Nazionale Della Luna // Al Qamar // There's Still Life On Earth // BMC
UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra // Four Dances // Music Of Haarla, Heinila, Kasurinen & Ronka // Eclipse Music
April 21st 2021 (April 14th show was an archive program from January)
Thanks to the crew for setting up last week's archived show as a result of a combination of COVID and technology that prevailed last week. Today saw the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra start from a new release. Then the Montreal based Code Quartet, alto player Miguel Zenon with his tribute album to the music of Ornette Coleman, Winnipeg bassist Luke Sellick with guitarist Andrew Renfroe, saxophonist Noah Preminger with bassist Kim Cass, the trio Thumbscrew, Canadian vibraphonist Dan McCarthy and a bit of saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock I'll pick up next week. The historical segment was two seldom played tracks from Miles Davis' In A Silent Way Session. The full LP album version will be played next week.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*WJO // The Hand (Twisting Ways part 1) // Twisting Ways // WJO Music
*WJO // Dialogue (Twisting Ways paert 2 // Twisting Ways // WJO Music
*WJO // Opening Glimmers (Twisting Ways part 3 // Twisting Ways // WJO Music
*Code Quartet // Wind Up // Genealogy // Justin Time
*Code Quartet // Requiem // Genealogy // Justin Time
Miguel Zenon // Broken Shadows // Law Years: The Music Of Ornette Coleman // Miel Music
Miguel Zenon // Toy Dance/Street Woman // Law Years: The Music Of Ornette Coleman // Miel Music
*Luke Sellick/Andrew Renfroe // God Only Knows MIX 2 // Small Vacation // Self-Produced
*Luke Sellick/Andrew Renfroe // Wichita Lineman MIX 3 // Small Vacation // Self-Produced
*Luke Sellick/Andrew Renfroe // Hard Time Killing Floor Blues // Small Vacation // Self-Produced
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Mademoiselle Mabry // The Complete In a Silent Way Sessions // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Two Faced // The Complete In A Silent Way Sessions // Columbia
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Slaughter // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Me You Sad // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Chron // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Nohn Preminger/Kim Cass // Iris // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Tradr Hoez // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Thumbscrew // Through an Open Window // Never Is Enough // Cuneiform
Thumbscrew // Heartdrop // Never Is Enough // Cuneiform
Thumbscrew // Emojis Have Consequences // Never Is Enough // Cuneiform
*Dan McCarthy // A Place Where We Once Lived // A Place Where We Once Lived // Self-Produced
*Dan McCarthy // Desert Roads // A Place Where We Once Lived // Self-Produced
*Dan McCarthy // A Short Story About Distance // A Place Where We Once Lived // Self-Produced
Ingrid Laubrock // Snorkel Cows (1) - partial only // Dreamt Twice, Twice Dreamt // Intakt Records
April 7th, 2021
Around the world and close to home today. The Saskatchewan All Star Big Band started. Then pianist/composer Yelena Eckemoff originally from Russia, Norwegian guitarist Terje Rypdal, back to Toronto for the See Through 4 band, American cornetist Ron Miles, Toronto's TuneTown, Australian pianist/composer Alister Spence and Denver's Jazz WORMS. The historical segment was the groundbreaking 1961 classic album by saxophonist/ composer Oliver Nelson - The Blues And The Abstract Truth.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Saskatchewan All Star Big Band // Movement 1: The Place // Saskatchewan Suite // Chronograph
*Saskatchewan All Star Big Band // Movement 2: The First // Saskatchewan Suite // Chronology
Yelena Eckemoff // Chickens // Adventures Of The Wildflower // L&H Production
Yelena Eckemoff // Drought // Adventures Of The Wildflower // L&H Production
Terje Rypdal // As If The Ghost...Was Me? // Conspiracy // ECM
Terje Rypdal // What Was I Thinking // Conspiracy // Ecm
Terje Rypdal // Conspiracy // Conspiracy // ECM
*See Through 4 // Surrender Before Then // Permanent Moving Parts // All Set! Editions
*See Through 4 // Familiar Second Thoughts // Permanent Moving Parts // All Set! Editions
Oliver Nelson (historical segment) // Stolen Moments // The Blues And The Abstract Truth // Impulse
Oliver Nelson (historical segment) // Hoe Down // The Blues And The Abstract Truth // Impulse
Oliver Nelson (historical segment) // Cascades // The Blues And The Abstract Truth // Impulse
Oliver Nelson (historical segment) // Yearnin' // The Blues And The Abstract Truth // Impulse
Oliver Nelson (historical segment) // Butch And Butch // The Blues And The Abstract Truth // Impulse
Oliver Nelson (historical segment) // Teenie's Blues // The Blues And The Abstract Truth // Impulse
Ron Miles // Queen Of The South // Rainbow Sign // Blue Note
Ron Miles // Average // Rainbow Sign // Blue Note
*TuneTown // Sgraffito // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*TuneTown // Memories Remain // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*TuneTown // Looking Glass // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*TuneTown // Blue Gardenia // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
Alister Spence // Caught At All // Asteroid Ekosystem // Alister Spence Music
Alister Spence // Winds Take Forests // Asteroid Ekosystem // Alister Spence Music
JazzWORMS // Launching Pad // Squirmin' // Capri
JazzWORMS // Bu's Box // Squirmin' // Capri
JazzWORMS // Joaquin // Squirmin' // Capri
March 31st, 2021
As usual some great new albums across a wide range of styles. Norwegian saxophonist/composer Marius Neset started today. Then Winnipeggers singer Erin Propp and guitarist Larry Roy, guitarist Ben Monder with saxophonist Tony Malaby and drummer Tom Rainey, Vancouver clarinetist Francois Houle, alto player Miguel Zenon with pianist Luis Perdomo, Grammy winning vocalist Kurt Elling with pianist Danilo Perez, multi-instrumentalist Chris Potter playing all the instruments on his album There Is A Tide, and Toronto guitarist Dan Pitt. The historical segment was classic Wayne Shorter.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Marius Neset // Bicycle Town Pt. 1 // Tributes // ACT
Marius Neset // Bicycle Town Pt. 2 // Tributes // ACT
Marius Neset // Tribute // Tributes // ACT
*Erin Propp & Larry Roy // Each Hidden Joy // We Want All The Same Things // Chronograph
*Erin Propp & Larry Roy // Hello Morning //We Want All The Same Things // Chronograph
*Erin Propp & Larry Roy // We Want All The Same Things // We Want All The Same Things // Chronograph
Ben Monder/Tony Malaby/Tom Rainey // Suite 3320 Part III // Live At The 55 Bar // Sunnyside
*Francois Houle // Recoder // Recoder // Songlines
Wayne Shorter (historical segment) // Children Of The Night // The Classic Blue Note Recordings // Blue Note
Wayne Shorter (historical segment) // Nefertiti // The Classic Blue Note Recordings // Blue Note
Wayne Shorter (historical segment) // Speak No Evil // The Classic Blue Note Recordings // Blue Note
Wayne Shorter (historical segment) // Footprints // The Classic Blue Note Recordings // Blue Note
Miguel Zenon/ Luis Perdomo // Que Te Peda // El Arte Del Bolero // Miel Music
Miguel Zenon/Luis Perdomo // Juguete // El Arte Del Bolero // Miel Music
Kurt Elling/Danilo Perez // Song Of The Rio Grande // Secrets Are The Best Stories // Edition
Kurt elling/Danilo Perez // Rabo De Nube // Secrets Are The Best Stories // Edition
Kurt Elling/Danilo Perez // Esperanto // Secrets Are The Best Stories // Edition
Chris Potter // Beneath The Waves // There Is A Tide // Edition
Chris Potter // Rest Your Head // There Is A Tide // Edition
Chris Potter // As The Moon Ascends // There Is A Tide // Edition
Chris Potter // New Life (In The Wake Of Devastation) // There Is A Tide // Edition
*Dan Pitt // Hunter's Dream // Wrongs // Self-Produced
*Dan Pitt // What Is // Wrongs // Self-Produced
March 24th, 2021
Some neat new albums today, with several nods to Finland as it turns out - UMO band and pianist Yelena Eckemoff's band. As well two Canadian quartets - Code Quartet and The Hector Quartet, guitarist Guillermo Bazzola from Madrid, alto player Miguel Zenon's tribute album to Ornette Coleman, and pianist Alexander Hawkins with soprano player Evan Parker. The historical segment was the whole classic Focus album of tenor player Stan Getz with the Eddie Sauter orchestra, a must have on any list of essential jazz albums.
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Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra // En Ut // Music Of Haarla, Heinila, Kasurinen & Ronka // Eclipse Music
UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra // Neo-Noir // Music Of Haarla, Heinila, Kasurinen & Ronka // Eclipse Music
UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra // Sarabande // Music Of Haarla, Heinila, Kasurinen & Ronka // Eclipse Music
*Code Quartet // Tipsy // Genealogy // Justin Time
*Code Quartet // Watching It All slip Away // Genealogy // Justin Time
*Code Quartet // Genealogy // Genealogy // Justin Time
Yelena Eckemoff // Dog Chasing A Mouse // Adventures Of The Wildflower // L&H Production
Yelena Eckemoff // Rain // Adventures Of The Wildflower // L&H Production
Yelena Eckemoff // Home By The Fence // Adventures Of The Wildflower// L&H Production
Stan Getz (historical segment) // I'm Late, I'm Late // Focus // Verve
Stan Getz (historical segment) // Her // Focus // Verve
Stan Getz (historical segment) // Pan // Focus // Verve
Stan Getz (historical segment) // I Remember When // Focus // Verve
Stan Getz (historical segment) // Night Rider // Focus // Verve
Stan Getz (historical segment) // Once Upon A Time // Focus // Verve
Stan Getz (historical segment) // A Summer Afternoon // Focus // Verve
Guillermo Bazzola // Friendly Fire // Frei // Gnu Town Music
Guillermo Bazzola // Scoberries // Frei // Gnu Town Music
Guillermo Bazzola // Owl // Frei // Gnu Town Music
Miguel Zenon // Law Years // Law Years: The Music Of Ornette Coleman // Miel Music
Miguel Zenon // Giggin' // Law Years: The Music Of Ornette Coleman // Miel Music
*The Hector Quartet // First Of Many // Uncharted // Self-Produced
*The Hector Quartet // Richard's Rhyme // Uncharted // Self-Produced
Alexander Hawkins // Ensemble Equals Together // Togetherness Music // Intakt Records
March 17th, 2021
As usual, a wide variety of styles today, from very "out there" to very melodic. Saxophonist Charles Lloyd started. Then the avant-garde trio Thumbscrew, Can Adrian band TuneTown, drummer Matt Wilson, Quebec pianist Francois Bourassa with a solo piano album, Australian pianist/composer/experimenter Alister Spence, pianist Amanda Tosoff and pianist Dave Restivo. The historical segment was the 1996 album Less Stable elements with the great Australian band Clarion Fracture Zone that includes Alister Spence.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Charles Lloyd // Monk's Mood // Tone Poem // Blue Note
Charles Lloyd // Prayer // Tone Poem // Blue Note
Thumbscrew // Camp Easy // Never Is Enough // Cuneiform
Thumbscrew // Sequel To Sadness // Never Is Enough // Cuneiform
Thumbscrew // Never Is Enough // Never Is Enough // Cuneiform
*TuneTown // Flood, Deluge // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*TuneTown // Look Down // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*TuneTown // Sycamore // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*TuneTown // Cheryl // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
Clarion Fracture Zone (historical segment) // Serpentine // Less Stable Elements // Rufus
Clarion Fracture Zone (historical segment) // Nomads // Less Stable Elements // Rufus
Clarion Fracture Zone (historical segment) // Blue Shift // Less Stable Elements // Rufus
Clarion Fracture Zone (historical segment) // Moeshoeshoe The First // Less Stable Elements // Rufus
Matt Wilson // The One Before // Hug // Palmetto
Matt Wilson // In The Moment // Hug // Palmetto
Matt Wilson // Every Day With You // Hug // Palmetto
*Francois Bourassa // Inerlude Y // L'Impact Du Silence // Effendi
*Francois Bourassa // Gaspard // L'Impact Du Silence // Effendi
*Francois Bourassa // Interlude X // L'Impact Du Silence // Effendi
*Francois Bourassa // Remous Part 1 // L'Impact Du Silence // Effendi
Alister Spence // Not A Leaf In Any Forest //nAsteroid Ekosystem // Alister Spence Music
Alister Spence // A Passing Universe // Asteroid Ekosystem // Alister Spence Music
Alister Spence // Nature // Asteroid Ekosystem // Alister Spence Music
*Amanda Tosoff // To A Stranger // Earth Voices // Empress Music
*Amanda Tosoff // Finis // Earth Voices // Empress Music
*Dave Restivo // Train to Catania // Arancina // Chronograph
*Dave Restivo // Palermo Street Scenes // Arancina // Chronograph
March 10th, 2021
Huge variety today. The first several artists, saxophonist Evan Parker with pianist Alexander Hawkins, guitarist Ben Monder with saxophonist Tony Malaby and drummer Tom Rainey were very avant-garde, while Mauricio Moral;es, alto player Miguel Zenon with pianist Luis Perdomo were quite gentle. Between the extremes were the great Canadian band Peripheral Vision, the trios of EST and GoGo Penguin, and The Hector Quartet from Toronto. The historical segment was Bill Evans recorded at Ronnie Scott's in London in 1968.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Alexander Hawkins // Indistinguishable From Magic //Togetherness Music // Intakt Records
Alexander Hawkins // Sea No Shore // Togetherness Music // Intakt Records
Ben Monder/Tony Malaby/Tom Rainey // Suite 3320 Part 1 // Live At The 55 Bar // Sunnyside
*Peripheral Vision // N12 // Irrational Revelation And Mutual Humiliation // Step 3
*Peripheral Vision // Schleudern // Irrational Revelation And Mutual Humiliation // Step 3
*Peripheral Vision // Mutual Humiliation Society // Irrational Revelation And Mutual Humiliation // Step 3
Mauricio Morales // Luna // Luna // Outside In Music
Mauricio Morales // The Forest // Luna // Outside In Music
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Emily (Version 1) // Live At Ronnie Scott's // Resonance
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Spring Is Here // Live At Ronnie Scott's // Resonance
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Embraceable You // Live At Ronnie Scott's // Resonance
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Someday My Prince Will Come // Live At Ronnie Scott's // Resonance
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Quiet Now // Live At Ronnie Scott's // Resonance
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Very Early // Live At Ronnie Scott's // Resonance
*The Hector Quartet // Building 8 // Uncharted // Self-Produced
*The Hector Quartet // 590 Blues // Uncharted // Self-Produced
EST // Bowling // Live in Gothenburg // ACT
EST // The Second Page // Live In Gothenburg // ACT
GoGo Penguin // Atomised // Live From Studio 2 // Decca Records France
GoGo Penguin // F Maj Pixie // Live From Studio 2 // Decca Records France
GoGo Penguin // Kora // Live From Studio 2 // Decca Records France
Miguel Zenon/Luis Perdomo // Ese Hastio // El Arte Del Bolero // Miel Music
Miguel Zenon/Luis Perdomo // La Vida Es Un Sueño // El Arte Del Bolero // Miel Music
March 3rd, 2021
Some "sneak previews" today - a few samples from albums not yet officially released. Saxophonist Charles Lloyd started. Then alto player Miguel Zenon, pianist Yelena Eckemoff, guitarist Guillermo Bazzola, Quebec pianist Francois Bourassa, Toronto guitarist Dan Pitt, Maria Schneider and the band Peripheral Vision. The historical segment was a new release of a 1992 album recorded in Europe with alto player Lee Konitz, who died last year of Covid 19 at the age of 92.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Charles Lloyd // Ramblin' // Tone Poem // Blue Note
Charles Lloyd // Anthem // Tone Poem // Blue Note
Charles Lloyd // Peace // Tone Poem // Blue Note
Miguel Zenon // Tribes Of New York // Law Years: The Music Of Ornette Coleman // Miel Music
Miguel Zenon // Free // Law Years: The Music Of Ornette Coleman // Miel Music
Yelena Eckemoff // In The Ground // Adventures Of The Wildflower // L&H Production
Yelena Eckemoff // Germination // Adventures Of The Wildflower // L&H Production
Yelena Eckemoff // Weeding The Garden // Adventures Of The Wildflower // L&H Production
Guillermo Bazzola // Arizona // Frei // Gnu Town
Guillermo Bazzola // Incognito // Frei // Gnu Town
Lee Konitz (historical segment) // Partout // Leewise // Storyville
Lee Konitz (historical segment) // Flying Colors...Alone Leewise // Storyville
Lee Konitz (Historical segment) // Body And Soul // Leewise // Storyville
Lee Konitz (historical segment) // Leewise // Leewise // Storyville
Lee konitz (historical segment) // Jesperlee // Leewise // Storyville
Lee Konitz (historical segment) // Subconsciouslee // Leewise // Storyville
*Francois Bourassa // Small Head // L'Impact Du Silence // Effendi
*Francois Bourassa // Blues Masque // L'Impact Du Silence // Effendi
*Francois Bourassa // Triadique // L'Impact Du Silence // Effendi
*Dan Pitt // Two Part // Wrongs // Self-Produced
*Dan Pitt // BroOke // Wrongs // Self-Produced
*Dan Pitt // Shadows Loom // Wrongs // Self-Produced
Maria Schneider // Bluebird // Data Lords // ArtistShare
Maria Schneider // The Sun Waited For Me // Data Lords // ArtistShare
*Peripheral Vision // Neo-Expressionism For Pacifists // Irrational Revelation And Mutual Humiliation // Step 3
February 24th, 2021
Back to normal after FUNDRIVE - thanks to all who donated to this show and the station generally. We appreciate each one of you. Today's show had a fairly major recognition of Black History Month, as the playlist shows. Also there was a recognition of the death of Chick Corea, and the track (and album) that is up for a Grammy this year. A couple of Canadian bands were played, as well as saxophonist Tobias Meinhart. The historical segment was the fascinating trio album Money Jungle with Duke along with Charles Mingus bass and Max Roach drums.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Wynton Marsalis // Sloganize, Patronize, Realize, Revolutionize, (Black Lives Matters) // The Democracy Suite // Blue Engine Records
Wynton Marsalis // Deeper Than Deams // The Democracy Suite // Blue Engine Records
Wynton Marsalis // It Come Round 'Gin // The Democracy Suite // Blue Engine records
Archie Shepp/Jason Moran // Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child // Let My People Go // Archieball
Archie Shepp/Jason Moran // Go Down Moses // Let My People Go //. Archieball
Miles Davis // Teo // Someday My Prince Will Come // Columbia
Chick Corea // All Blues // Trilogy 2 // Concord
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Money Jungle // Money Jungle // United Artists
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Fleurette Africaine // Money Jungle // United Artists
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Very Special // Money Jungle // United Artists
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Warm Valley // Money Jungle // United Artists
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Wig Wise // Money Jungle // United Artists
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Caravan // Money Jungle // United Artists
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Solitude // Money Jungle // United Artists
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Switch Blade // Money Jungle // United Artists
*Tunetown // Hello Today // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*Tunetown // Entering Utopia // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*Tunetown // Layla Tov // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
Tobias Meinhart // White Bear // The Painter // Sunnyside
Tobias Meinhart // Oak Tree // The Painter // Sunnyside
*See Through 4 // Quietly Fading Fast // Permanent Moving Parts // All Set! Editions
*See Through 4 // Possible Daylight Dreams // Permanent Moving Parts //All Set! Editions
*See Through 4 // Imperfect Sunlit Room // Permanent Moving Parts // All Set! Editions
John Coltrane // Africa // The Complete Africa/Brass Sessions // Impulse
John Coltrane // Afro-Blue // The Very Best Of... // Impulse
February 17th, - 2021 FUNDRIVE 2021 #2
The second FUNDRIVE program this year, with a smaller playlist and to allow more time for pitches to donate to the station. (It's still not too late to do that - ckuw.ca/donate) I played several Chick Corea tracks to acknowledge his death last week. Next week will be back to "normal" for Voyage.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Chick Corea // 500 Miles High // Trilogy 2 // Concord
Archie Shepp/Jason Moran // Wise One // Let My People Go // Archieball
*Dave R
Saxophonist James Brandon Lewis started today. Then guitarist Keith Price's Trio Antipodes, saxophonist Charles Lloyd, violinist Aline Homzy, pianist Satoko Fuji'sTokyo Trio, pianist Marius Van Den Brink and leader Emiliano Sampaio. The historical segment was saxophonist Yusef Lateef from a 1972 concert in France.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
James Brandon Lewis // Black Apollo // Transfiguration // Intakt
James Brandon Lewis // Empirical Perception // Transfiguration // Intakt
*Trio Antipodies // 6 Chords, Commentary // Upside Downwards // Self-Realeased
*Trio Antipodies // Urgency, Not Immediacy // Upside Downwards // Self-Released
Charles Lloyd // The Ghost Of Lady Day // The Sky Will Still Be There Tomorrow // Blue Note
Charles Lloyd // The Sky... // The Sky... // Blue Note
Charles Lloyd // Beyond Darkness // The Sky... // Blue Note
*Aline's Etoile Magique // La Belle et L'Abeille // Eclipse // Elastic
*Aline's Etoile Magique // Mesarthim // Eclipse // Elastic
*Aline's Etoile Magique // Starring Space // Eclipse // Elastic
Yusef Lateef (historical segment) // Inside Atlantis // Atlantis Lullaby // Elemental
Yusef Lateef (historical segment) // A Flower // Atlantis Lullaby // Elemental
Yusef Lateef (historical segment) // Yusef's Mood // Atlantis Lul;laby // Elemental
Satoko Fujii Tokyo Trio // Sky Reflection // Jet Black // Libra
Satoko Fujii Tokyo Trio // Jet Black // Jet Black // Libra
Marius Van Den Brink // Camara // New York Knock // Highline Music NYC
Marius Ven Den Brink // Margot // NY Knock // Highline
Emiliano Sampaio // War // We Have A Dream // Self-Released
Emiliano Sampaio // Dry Soil (Tiny portion only) // We Have A Dream // Self-Released
April 10th, 2024
Pianist Vijay Iyer started today. Then pianist Hilario Duran Latin Big Band, guitarist/oud player Gordon Grdina, drummer Dan Weiss, drummer Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop, pianist Satoko Fuji's Trio San, saxophonist Chris Potter and drummer Barry Romberg. The historical segment was a 1971 concert featuring the CTI "All-Stars".
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Vijay Iyer // Overjoyed // Compassion // ECM
Vijay Iyer // Maelstrom // Compassion // ECM
*Hilario Duran // Night In Tunisia // Cry Me A River // Alma
*Hilario Duran // Wild Blues // Cry Me A River // Alma
*Gordon Grdina // Song One // Duo Work // Attaboygirl
*Gordon Grdina // Dissolution // Duo Work // Attaboygirl
*Gordon Grdina // Impala // Duo Work // Attaboygirl
Dan Weiss // Nusrat // Even Odds // Cygnus
Dan Weiss // It Is What It Is // Even Odds // Cygnius
Dan Weiss // The Children Of Uvalde // Even Odds // Cygnus
California Concert // Impressions // Hollywood Palladium // CTI
California Concert // Red Clay // Hollywood Palladium // CTI
*Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop // When I Fall // A Canadian Songbook // TPR
*Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop // If, Then // A Canadian Songbook // TPR
Trio San // Yozakura // Hibiki // Jazzdor
Trio San // Ichigo // Hibiki // Jazzdor
Chris Potter // Aria For Anna // Eagle's Point // Edition
Chris Potter // Other Plans // Eagle's Point // Edition
*Barry Romberg // We Want Miles part 1 // The Way It Is...Is The way It Was // Romhog
*Barry Romberg // We Want Miles part 2 // The Way It Is,,,// Romhog
*Barry Romberg // Keiith's Vamp // The Way It Is...// Romhog
California Concert // So What // Hollywood Palladium // CTI
April 3rd, 2024
Today marked my 1200th hosting of Voyage. The historical segment was the classic Miles Davis' Kind Of Blue - sampled by me on my very first show. Aside from that "indulgence", the playlist started with saxophonist James Brandon Lewis. Then bassist Mike Downes, saxophonist Mark Turner, pianist/leader Satoko Fujii, Winnipegger drummer Curtis Nowosad and the great trio EST.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
James Brandon Lewis // Swerve // Transfiguration // Intakt
James Brandon Lewis // Per 6 // Transfiguration // Intakt
*Mike Downes // Disbelief // The Way In // Self-Released
*Mike Downes // Call Of The Sea // The Way In // Self-Released
*Mike Downes // Crimson // The Way In // Self-Released
Mark Turner // It's Not Alright With Me // Live At The VV // Giant Step Arts
Satoko Fujii Tokyo Trio // Along The Way // Jet Black // Libra
Satoko Fujii Tokyo Trio // Gentle Slope // Jet Black // Libra
Miles Davis (historical segment) // So What // Kind Of Blue // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Freddie Freeloader // Kind Of Blue // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Blue In Green // Kind Of Blue // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // All Blues // Kind Of Blue // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Flamencao Sketches // Kind Of Blue // Columbia
*Curtis Nowosad // Road // If I Had // La.Reserve
*Curtis Nowosad // If I Had A Hammer // If I Had // La.Reserve
EST // The Wraith // Live In Gothenburg // ACT
EST // Providence // Live In Gothenburg // ACT
EST // Good Morning Susie Soho (partial only) // Live In Gothenburg // ACT
March 27th, 2024
Some great brand new albums today, plus two current Juno winners, and a ground-breaking classic historical segment with Ornate Coleman. Saxophonist Christine Jensen started with her Juno winning album. The pianist Robi Botos, the great saxophonist Charles Lloyd, pianist Angelica Sanchez, drummer Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop, drummer Dan Weiss, saxophonist Chris Potter and Juno winner Hilario Duran's Latin Big Band.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Christine Jensen // Day Moon // Day Moon // Justin Time
*Christine Jensen // I.Lined // Day Moon // Justin Time
*Robi Botos // Old Soul // Old Soul // A440 Entertainment
Charles Lloyd // The Water Is Rising // The Sky Will Still Be There Tomorrow // Blue Note
Charles Lloyd // Late Bloom // The Sky Will... // Blue Note
Charles Lloyd // Booker's Garden // The Sky Will... // Blue Note
Angelica Sanchez // Nighttime Creatures // Nighttime Creatures // Pyroclastic
Angelica Sanchez // C.B. The Time Traveler // Nighttime Creatures // Pyroclastic
*Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop // Stuck Inside // A Canadian Songbook // TPR
*Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop // Aureole // A Canadian Songbook // TPR
*Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop // The Inertia Of Complacency // A Canadian Songbook // TPR
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Lonely Woman // The Shape Of Jazz To Come // Atlantic
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Eventually // The Shape... // Atlantic
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Peace // The Shape... // Atlantic
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Focus On Sanity // The Shape... // Atlantic
Ornette Coleman )historical segment) // Congeniality // The Shape... // Atlantic
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Chronology // The Shape... // Atlantic
Dan Weiss // Runner-Runner // Even Odds // Cygnus
Dan Weiss // Vertical Lifestyle // Even Odds // Cygnus
Dan Weiss // Max Roach // Even Odds // Cygnus
Dan Weiss // Horizntal Lifestyle // Even Odds // Cygnus
Dan Weiss // Rising // Even Odds // Cygnus
Dan Weiss // Fathers And Daughters // Even Odds // Cygnus
Chris Potter // Idigo Indiko // Eagle's Point // Edition
Chris Potter // Eagle's Point // Eagle's Point // Edition
*Hilario Duran // I Remember Mingus // Cry Me A River // Alma
March 20th, 2024
Some brand new albums today from saxophonist James Brandon Lewis, pianist Vijay Iyer and the quartet Kaze. Canadian bassist Mike Downes, saxophonist Philippe Cote with pianist Marc Copland, guitarist Mary Halvorson, vibraphonist Chien Chien Lu, Australian pianist Andrea Keller and saxophonist Mark Turner filled the playlist. The historical segment was a very different album by bassist Charlie Haden..
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
James Brandon Lewis // Transfiguration // Transfiguration // Intakt
James Brandon Lewis // Trinity Of Creative Self // Transfiguration // Intakt
*Mike Downes // Monumental // The Way In // Self-Released
*Mike Downes // Banff Nights // The Way In // Self-Released
*Mike Downes // Before The Unknown // The Way In // Self-Released
Vijay Iyer // Compassion // Compassion // ECM
Vijay Iyer // Arch // Compassion // ECM
*Philippe Cote/Marc Copland // The Phase // Bell Tolls Variations // Odd Sound
*Philippe Cote/Marc Copland // Oracle // Bell Tolls Variations // Odd Sound
*Philippe Cote/Marc Copland // Le Baume Au Coeur // Bell Tolls Variations // Odd Sound
*Philippe Cote/Marc Copland // Lethe's Song // Bell Tolls Variations // Odd Sound
Mary Halvorson // Desiderata // Cloudward // Nonesuch
Mary Halvorson .. Incarnadine // Cloudward // Nonesuch
Charlie Haden (historical segment) // Introduction // Haunted Heart // Gitanes
Charlie Haden (historical segment) // Dance Of The Infidels // Haunted Heart // Gitanes
Charlie Haden (historical segment) // The Long Goodbye // Haunted Heart // Gitanes
Charlie Haden (historical segment) // The Bad And The Beautifuyl // Haunted Heart // Gitanes
Charlie Haden (historical segment) // Deep Song // Haunted Heart // Gitanes
Charlie Haden (historical segment) // Haunted Heart // Haunted Heart // Gitanes
Chien Chien Lu // Boulanger's Variation // Built In System (Live From NY) // Giant Step Arts
Chien Chien Lu // Hsiu Chin // Built In System... // Giant Step Arts
Kaze // We Waited // Unwritten // Circum/Libra
Andrea Keller // F.licker #1 // Flicker & Polar Bird // Independent
Andrea Keller // Flicker #3 // Flicker & Polar Bird // Independent
Mark Turner // Unacceptable // Live At The VV // Giant Step Arts
March 13th, 2024
Several brand new albums today, with several not quite so new and a great historical segment with a classic Charles Mingus album from 1959. The WJO started with their newest album celebrating two terrific Canadian jazz composers - Jill Townsend and Christine Jensen. Then a brand new album with saxophonist Chris Potter, Toronto drummer Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop, pianist Billy Childs, Saxophonist Charles Lloyds brand new album., guitar and oud player Emad Armoush in duet form with drummer Kenton Loewen and clarinetist Francois Houle, and guitarist Ron Samworth with an album from 2017 that prompted a search request from a listener. These tracks were for her.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*WJO // Tidal Currents // Tidal Currents: East Meets West // Chronograph
*WJO // Rock Skipping Under The Half Moon // Tidal Currents... // Chronograph
Chris Potter // Dream Of Home // Eagle's Point // Edition
Chris Potter // Cloud Message // Eagle's Point // Edition
*Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop // When I Fall // A Canadian Songbook // TPR
*Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop // If, Then // A Canadian Songbook // TPR
Billy Childs // The Winds Of Change // The Winds Of Change // Mack Avenue
Billy Childs // Crystal Silence // The Winda Of Change // Mack Avenue
Charles Mingus (historical segment) // Better Git It In Your Soul // Mingus Ah Um // Columbia/Legacy
Charles Mingus (historical segment) // Goodbye Pork Pie Hat // Mingus Ah Um // Columbia/Legacy
Charles Mingus (historical segment) // Boogie Stop Shuffle // Mingus Ah Um // Columbia/Legacy
Charles Mingus (historical segment) // Open Letter To Duke //Mingus Ah Um // Columbia/Legacy
Charles Mingus (historical segment) // Bird Calls // Mingus Ah Um // Columbia/Legacy
Charles Mingus (historical segment) // Fables Of Faubus // Mingus Ah Um // Columbia/Legacy
Charles Lloyd // Defiant, Tender Warrior // The Sky Will Be There Tomorrow // Blue Note
Charles Lloyd // The Lonely One // The Sky Will... // Blue Note
Charles Lloyd // Monk's Dance // The Sky Will... // Blue Note
*Emad Armoush's Duos // Talah // Electritradition // Drip Audio
*Emad Armoush's Duos // Eye To Eye // Electritradition // Drip Audio
*Ron Samworth // Rapid Eye Movement // Dogs Do Dream // Drip Audio
*Ron Samworth // Swimming // Dogs Do Dream // Drip Audio
*Ron Samworth // The Underbrush // Dogs Do Dream // Drip Audio
*Ron Samworth // Reflection // Dogs Do Dream // Drip Audio
*Ron Samworth // Lying On My Back // Dogs Do Dream // Drip Audio
March 6th, 2024
A few albums from a few years ago featured today, starting with TuneTown, a trio from the GTA. Than alto player Jon gordon, guitarist Mary Halvorson, saxophonist Tony Malaby, duet album with saxophonist Philippe Cote and pianist Marc Copland, pianist Robi Botos, pianist Angelica Sanchez and the band called Pneuma.. The historical segment was Bill Evans from Denmark in the 60's
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*TuneTown // Hello, Today // Entering Utopia // TPR
*TuneTown // Entering Utopia // Entering Utopia // TPR
*TuneTown // Layla Tov // Entering Utopia // TPR
*Jon Gordon // Pointillism // Stranger Than Fiction // ArtistShare
*Jon Gordon // Counterpoint // Stranger Than Fiction // ArtistShare`
*Jon Gordon // Bella // Stranger Than Fiction // ArtistShare
Mary Halvorson // Collapsing Mouth // Cloudward // Nonesuch
Mary Halvorson // Unscrolling // Cloudward // Nonesuch
Tony Malaby // The Cave Of Winds // The Cave Of Winds // Pyroclastic
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Time Remembered (1) // Treasures: Solo, Trio and Orchestral Recordings From Denmark (1965-1969) // Elemental
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Who Can I Turn To? // Treasures... // Elemental
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Time Remembered (2) // Treasures... // Elemental
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Re: Person I Knew // Treasures... // Elemental
Bill Evans (historical segment) // 'Round Midnight // Treasures... // Elemental
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Stella By Starlight // Treasures... // Elemental
*Philippe Cote/Marc Copland // Alchemy I // Bell Tolls Variations // Odd Sound
*Philippe Cote/Marc Copland // Alchemy II // Bell Tolls Variations // Odd sound
*Philippe Cote/Marc Copland // Hallowed Skies // Bell Tolls Variations // Odd Sound
*Philippe Cote/Marc Copland // Elysian // Bell Tolls Variations // Odd Sound
*Philippe Cote/Marc Copland // The Bond // Bell Tolls Variations // Odd Sound
*Robi Botos // Diamond // Old Soul // A440
*Robi Botos // Budapest // Old Soul // A440
Angelica Sanchez // Tristeza // Nighttime Creatures // Pyroclastic
Angelica Sanchez // Run // Nighttime Creatures // Pyroclastic
*Pneuma // Alone // Who Has Seen The Wind // Songlines
*Pneuma // Neither I Nor You // Who Has Seen The Wind // Songlines
*Pneuma // Trembling/Light // Who Has Seen The Wind // Songlines
February 28th, 2024
Two drummer led groups led off today. First Will Regnier and then Chef Smith, followed by guitarist Julian Lage, drummer Ernesto Cervini, pianist Satoko Fijii's Tokyo Trio, bassist Mike Downes, vibraphonist Chien Chien Lu, Nina Simone, John Coltrane and Charles Mingus in a final nod to Black History Month. The historical segment was classic Manny Albam's, large ensembles from 1957.
Artist (*Canadian) Title Track Album Label
*Will Regnier // Exil // Traces // Self-Released
*Will Regnier // Lights Out // Traces // Self-Released
*Will Regnier // Entre Les Lignes // Traces // Self-Released
Ches Smith // Shaken, Stirred Silence // Laugh Ash // Pyroclastic
Ches Smith // Winter Sprung // Laugh Ash // Pyroclastic
Julian Lage // Hymnal // Speak To Me // Blue Note
Julian Lage // Northern Shuffle // Speak To Me // Blue Note
Julian Lage // Omission // Speak to Me // Blue Note
*Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop // Clumsy // A Canadian Songbook // TPR
Satoko Fujii's Tokyo Trio // Take A Step // Jet Black // Libra
Manny Albam (historical segment) // My Sweetie Went Away // Complete Jazz Greats Of Our Time // Lone Hill
Manny Albam (historical segment) // Poor Dr. Millmoss // Complete Jazz... // Lone Hill
Manny Albam (historical segment) // Blues From Neither Coast // Complete Jazz... // Lone Hill
Manny Albam (historical segment) // Thunder Burt // Complete Jazz... // Lone Hill
Manny Albam (historical segment) // Interwoven // Complete Jazz... // Lone Hill
*Mike Downes // Gratitude // The Way In // Self-Released
*Mike Downes // The Way In // The Way In // Self-Released
Chien Chien Lu // Just Listen // Built In System (Live From New York) // Giant Step Arts
Chien Chien Lu // Full Moonlight // Built In System... // Giant Step Arts
Nina Simone // Mississippi Goddam // Gold // Universal
John Coltrane // Alabama // The Very Best Of... // Impulse
Charles Mingus // Fables Of Faubus // ...At Carnegie Hall // Atlantic
February 14 & 21, 2024
These two weeks were the annual CKUW Fundrive programs, where hosts devote the shows to asking for donations to keep the station going. (It's still ok to donate - donate.ckuw..ca). Selections were all over the map - new and "old" with host comments between about the worth and value of community radio. Things will return to "normal" next week.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album
Miles Davis // My Funny Valentine // 1964 concert - Fundrive 1
Manny Albam // Minor Matters // Jazz Greats... - Fundrive 1
Satoko Fujii // Sky Reflections // Jet Black - Fundrive 1
Dave Brubeck // Autumn In Washington Square // Jazz Impressions of NY - Fundrive 1
Darlene Edwards // Autumn In NY // Greatest Hits... - Fundrive 1
*Ernesto Cervini // Skeletons // A Canadian Songbook - Fundrive 1
Woody Herman // La Fiesta // Giant Steps - Fundrive 1
Billy Childs // Crystal Silence // The Winds Of Change - Fundrive 1
James Brandon Lewis // Deep River // For Mahalia, With Love - Fundrive
Miles Davis // Someday My Prince Will Come // Someday... - Fundrive 1
John Coltrane // Giant Steps // Giant Steps - Fundrive 1
Mahavishnu // Dream // The Essential... - Fundrive 2
Stan Getz // Her // Focus - Fundrive 2
*Keith Price // Winter Fog Morning // LacLu - Fundrive 2
Jane Bunnett & Don Pullen // Doublew Arc Jake // NY Duets - Fundrive 2
Andrea Keller // Compassionarely Yours // Flicker & Polar Bird - Fundrive 2
Gerry Mulligan // Song For An Unfinished woman // Walk On The Water - Fundrive 2
Gerry Mulligan // Song For Strayhorn // Walk On The Water - Fundrive 2
*Ernesto Cervini // Clumsy // A Canadian Songbook - Fundrive 2
Duke Ellington // Take The A Train // Ellington Uptown - Fundrive 2
Darlene Edwards // Take The A Train // Greatest Hits... - Fundrive 2
Weather Report // Birdland // Heavy Weather - Fundrive 2
*Francois Houle // Requiem For KP // In Memoriam - Fundrive 2
Stan Kenton // La Suerte De Los Tontos // Cuban Fire - Fundrive 2
*Gentiane MG // Mesanges // Walls Made Of Glass - Fundrive 2
John Coltrane // Naima // Giant Steps - Fundrive 2
February 7th, 2024
A single from a new album by drummer Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop kicked things off today. Then drummer Ches Smith, Satoko Fujii's Trio San, saxophonist Philippe Cote with pianist Francois Bourassa, bass trombonist Jennifer Wharton, Norwegian saxophonist Marius Neset with the London Sinfonietta at Albert Hall, Vancouver band Sick Boss, and a wee bit of guitarist/composer Richard Nelson. The historical segment was the 1970 sessions at Washington's Cellar Door with electric Miles Davis.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop // Skeletons // A Canadian Songbook // TPR
Ches Smith // Minimalism // Laugh Ash // Pyroclastic
Ches Smith // Remote Convivial // Laugh Ash // Pyroclastic
Ches Smith // Sweatered Web (Hey Mom) // Laugh Ash // Pyroclastic
Trio San // Soba // Hibiki // Jazzdor
Trio San // What You See // Hibiki // Jazzdor
*Philippe Cote & Francois Bourassa // Hushed Song // Confluence // ODD SOUND
*Philippe Cote & Francois Bourassa // Tour 2 // Confluence // ODD SOUND
*Philippe Cote & Francois Bourassa // 1190 Chemin de la Montagne // Confluence // ODD SOUND
Jennifer Wharton // La Brujo // Grit And Grace // Sunnyside
Jennifer Wharton // Coop's Condiments // Grit And Grace // Sunnyside
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Honky Tonk //The Cellar Door Sessions 1970 // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Inamorata // The Cellar Door Sessions 1970 // Columbia
Marius Neset // Part 3 - Out Of Sight // Geyser // ACT
Marius Neset // Part 4 - Under The Surface // Geyser // ACT
*Sick Boss // Useless Genius 1 // Businessless // Drip Audio
*Sick Boss // Useless Genius 2 // Businessless // Drip Audio
*Sick Boss // Useless Genius 3 // Businessless // Drip audio
Richard Nelson // Cohere (small partial only) // Dissolve // Adhyaropa Records
January 31st, 2024
A new single by Winnipegger guitarist Keith Price (now teaching in NZ) from a soon to be released album. Very appropriate title for recent Winnipeg weather. Then a new album by the WJO, pianist Angelica Sanchez, saxophonist Rich Halley, Australian pianist/composer/leader Andrea Keller, Vancouver violinist Josh Zubot, violinist Aline Homzy, and band leader composer Darcy James Argue. The historical segment was a 1987 album by Branford Marsalis with a version of The Peacocks that is one of my all time favourite jazz tracks.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Keith Price // Winter/Fog/Morning // LacLu // Rattle
*WJO // Inside The Wave // Tidal ?currents: East Meets West // Chronograph
*WJO // Crossing Lachine // Tidal Currents... // Chronograph
Angelica Sanchez // Big Wierdo // Nighttime Creatures // Pyroclastic
Angelica Sanchez // Wrong Door For Rocket Fuel // Nighttime Creatures // Pyroclastic
Rich Halley // Inferred // Fire Within // Pine Eagle
Rich Halley // Through Still Air // Fire Within // Pine Eagle
Andrea Keller // Flicker #3 // Flicker & Polar Bird // Independent
Andrea Keller // Flicker #4 // Flicker & Polar Bird // Independent
*Josh Zubot // Sitting Down And Chasing // Josh Zubot Strings // Drip Audio
*Josh Zubot // Leaf And Water // Josh Zubot Strings // Drip audio
Branford Marsalis (historical segment) // Just One Of Those Things // Renaissance // Columbia
Branford Marsalis (historical segment) // Lament // Renaissance // Columbia
Branford Marsalis (historical segmwnt) // The Wrath (Structured Burnout // Renaissance // Columbia
Branford Marsalis (historical segment) // The Peacocks // Renaissance // Columbia
*Aline's ètoile magique // Rose du Ciel // Eclipse // Elastic
*Aline's etoile magique // Aliens Are Pieces Of Wind // Eclipse // Elastic
*Aline's etoile magique // Circa Herself // Eclipse // Elastic
*Darcy James Argue's Secret Society // Dymaxion // Dynamic Maximum Tension // Nonesuch
*Darcy James Argue... // All In // Dynamic... // Nonesuch
January 24th, 2024
Great new album from guitarist Mary Halvorson started today. Then pianist Ethan Iverson, saxophonist Sam Newsome with pianist Jean-Michel Pilc, the band called George, another band called Bellbird, saxophonist Mark turner, vibraphonist Chien Chien Lu and the duet of Saxophonist Dave Liebman and Drummer Jeff Williams. The historical segment was the 40th anniversary concert with clarinetist/leader Woody Herman.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Mary Halvorson // The Gate // Cloudward // Nonesuch
Mary Halvorson // The Tower // Cloudward // Nonesuch
Ethan Iverson // Conundrum // Technically Acceptable // Blue Note
Ethan Iverson // Victory Is Assured // Technically Acceptable // Blue Note
Ethan Iverson // Technically Acceptable // Technically Acceptable // Blue Note
Ethan Iverson // Who Are You, Really // Technically Acceptable // Blue Note
Sam Newsome & Jean-Michel Pilc // Take The A Train // Cosmic Unconsciousness Unplugged // somenewmusic
Sam Newsome & Jean-Michel Pilc // Dancing Like No One's Watching (But Everyone Is) // Cosmic... // somenewmusic
Sam Newsome & Jean-Michel Pilc // Serenading Seismic Waves // Cosmic... // somenewmusic
Sam Newsome & Jean-Michel Pilc // Lost In Translation // Cosmic... // somenewmusic
*George // Floyd // Letters To George // Self-Produced
*George // Grey Funnel Line // Letters To George // Self-Produced
*George // Iceman // Letters To George // Self-Produced
Woody Herman (histlorical segment // Introduction // Woody Herman Memorial The 40th Anniversary Carnegie Hall Concert // bluebird
Woody Herman (historical segment) // Woody's Theme // WH Memorial... // Bluebird
Woody Herman (historical segment) // Apple Honey // WH Memorial... // Bluebird
Woody Herman (historical segment) // Sweet And Lovely // WH Memorial... // Bluebird
Woody Herman (historical segment) // Four Brothers // WH Memorial... // Bluebird
Woody Herman (historical segment) // Brotherhood Of Man // WH Memorial... // Bluebird
Woody Herman (historical segment) // Early Autumn // WH Memorial... // Bluebird
Woody Herman (historical segment) // Finale: Caldonia // WH Memorial... // Bluebird
*Bellbird // Blurred Season // Root In Tandem // Self-Released
*Bellbird // Bluff // Root In Tandem // Self-Released
Mark Turner // 1946 // Live At The VV // Giant Step Arts //
Chien Chien Lu // Special Things // Built In System (Live in NYC) // Giant Step Arts
Chien Chien Lu // Percussion Song // Built In System... // Giant Step Arts
Dave Liebman/Jeff Williams // Side A // In Duo // Whirlwind
January 17th, 2024
Pianist Marius Van Den Brink kicked things off today. Then the great Canadian quartet Peripheral Vision, bass trombonist Jennifer Wharton, the duo of saxophonist Philippe Cote and pianist Francois Bourassa, Norwegian saxophonist/composer Marius Neset, saxophonist Jon Irabagon, Australian pianist /composer Andrea Keller, and the Vancouver band Sick Boss.. The historical segment was a prized possession of mine, the 1952 recording on the first release on Pacific Jazz - a 10" LP of the Gerry Mulligan Quartet with a young trumpeter Chesney (Chet) Baker.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Marius Van Den Brink // New York Knock // New York Knock // Highline Music NYC
Marius Van Den Brink // Dom's Groove // New York Knock // Highline Music NYC
*Peripheral Vision // Full Disclosure Comedy Vehicle // We've Got Nothing // Step 3
*Peripheral Vision // Cone Of Silence // We've Got Nothing // Step 3
*Peripheral Vision // Goodbye Heintzman // We've Got Nothing // Step 3
Jennifer Wharton // Menina Sozinha // Grit And Grace // Sunnyside
Jennifer Wharton // Virtual Reality // Grit And Grace // Sunnyside
*Philippe Cote & Francois Bourassa // Chire // Confluence // ODD SOUND
*Philippe Cote & Francois Bourassa // Truc // Confluence // ODD SOUND
*Philippe Cote & Francois Bourassa // On Duty // Confluence // ODD SOUND
Marius Neset // Part 1 - Waterfall // Geyser // ACT
Marius Neset // Part 2 - On Fire // Geyser // ACT
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Bernie's Tune // Pacific Jazz // PJLP1
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Walkin' Shoes // Pacific Jazz // PJLP1
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Nights At The Turntable // Pacific Jazz // PJLP1
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Lullaby Of The Leaves // Pacific Jazz // PJLP1
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Frenesi // Pacific Jazz // PJLP1
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Freeway // Pacific Jazz // PJLP1
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Soft Shoe // Pacific Jazz // PJLP1
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Aren't You Glad You're You // Pacific Jazz // PJLP1
Jon Irabagon // Mammoth // Rising Sun // Irabbagast
Jon Irabagon // Bebop // Rising Sun // Irabbagast
Andrea Keller // Compassionately Yours // Flicker & Polar Bird // Independent
Andrea Keller // Cry Heart But Never Break // Flicker & Polar Bird // Independent
Andrea Keller // Pennies From Eve // Flicker & Polar Bird // Independent
*Sick Boss // Doctor Dawn // Businessless // Drip Audio
*Sick Boss // Cj Blues // Businessless // Drip Audio
January 10th, 2024
Saxophonist Rich Halley started today. Then pianist Satoko Fujii's new Trio San, leader/composer/educator Darcy James Argue's Secret Society, drummer Ernesto Cervini, pianist Angelica Sanchez and trombonist William Carn. The historical segment was a new never before released album from 1964 with Bill Evans.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Rich Halley // Following The Stream // Fire Within // Pine Eagle
Trio San // Yozakura // Hibiki // Jazzdor
Trio San // Ichigo // Hibiki // Jazzdor
*Darcy James Argue // Tensile Curves // Dynamic Maximun Tension // Nonesuch
*Ernesto Cervini // Softly, As In. // Tetrahedron // Anzic
*Ernesto Cervini // Forward Motion // Tetrahedron // Anzic
*Ernesto Cervini // Angelicus // Tetrahedron // Anzic
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Waltz For Debbie // Tales: Live in Copenhagen 1964 // Elemental /Music
Bill Evans (historical segment) // My Foolish Heart // Tales... // Elemental
Bill Evans (historical segment) // How My Heart Sings // Tales... // Elemental
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Sweet And Lovely // Tales... // Elemental
Bill Evans (historical segment) // I Don't Know What Time It Was // Tales... // Elemental
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Five (Theme) // Tales... // Elemental
Bill Evans (historical segment) // 'Round Midnight // Tales... // Elemental
Angelica Sanchez // Land Here // Nighttime Creatures // Pyroclastic
Angelica Sanchez // Lady Of The Lavender Mist // Nighttime Creatures // Pyroclastic
*William Carn // Get Up // Choices // Self-Produced
*William Carn // Goodbye Old Friend // Choices // Self-Produced
*William Carn // The Gift // Choices // Self-Produced
January 3rd, 2024
Happy New Year! Today was a Canadian feast, if you will. The Toronto quartet Peripheral Vision started. Then Vancouver violinist Josh Zubot, Montreal trio Jean-Michel Pilc, Francois Mouton and drummer Ari Hoenig, duo of saxophonist Philippe Cote and pianist Francois Bourassa, violinist Aline Homzy and her band Aline's Etoile Magique,pianist Gentiane MG, the band called George and the west coast group Sick Boss. The historical segment was a Winnipeg album from 1997 with a terrific quintet led by vibraphonist Stefan Bauer.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Peripheral Vision // Close The Paper And Play // We've Got Nothing // Step 3
*Peripheral Vision // Standing On Two Feet // We've Got Nothing // Step 3
*Josh Zubot // It 5 Plank // Josh Zubot Strings // Drip Audio
*Josh Zubot // Rapid From Gone Thy Whisp // Josh Zubot Strings // Drip Audio
*Josh Zubot // Beach And Car // Josh Zubot Strings // Drip Audio
*Pilc Moutin Hoenig // Bemsha Swing // YOU Are The Song // Justin Time
*Pilc Moutin Hoenig // You Are The Song // YOU Are The Song // Justin Time
*Pilc Moutin Hoenig // Searing Congress // YOU Are The Song // Justin Time
*Philippe Cote & Francois Bourassa // Confluence: The Forks // Confluence // ODD SOUND
*Philippe Cote & Francois Bourassa // Confluence: When Blue Meets White // Confluence // ODD SOUND
*Philippe Cote & Francois Bourassa // Confluence: Ganges-Purification // Confluence // ODD SOUND
*Philippe Cote & Francois Bourassa // Confluence: Rideau Falls // Confluence // ODD SOUND
*Philippe Cote & Francois Bourassa // Confluence: Archipel d'Hochelaga // Confluence // ODD SOUND
*Stefan Bauer (historical segment) // Flaneur // Coast To Coast // IGMOD
*Stefan Bauer (historical segment) // Circus Balouni // Coast To Coast // IGMOD
*Stefan Bauer (historical segment) // Coast To Coast // Coast To Coast // IGMOD
*Stefan Bauer (historical segment) // Im Loh // Coast To Coast // IGMOD
*Stefan Bauer (historical segment) // I Hear A Rhapsody // Coast To Coast // IGMOD
*Stefan Bauer (historical segment) // Piece Of Cake // Coast To Coast // IGMOD
*Aline's Etoile Magique // Segment // Eclipse // Elastic
*Aline's Etoile Magique // Caraway // Eclipse // Elastic
*Aline's Etoile Magique // Cosmos // Eclipse // elastic
*Gentiane MG // Prologue // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR
*Gentiane MG // Flowers Laugh... // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR
*Gentiane MG // Walls Made Of Glass // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR
*Gentiane MG // The Moon, The sun, The Truth // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR
*George // Washington Carver // Letters To George // Self-Produced
*George // Saunders // Letters To George // Self-Produced
*Sick Boss // Useless Genius 1 // Businessless // Drip Audio
*Sick Boss // Useless Genius 2 // Businessless // Drip Audio
December 27th, 2023
Today the playlist (other than the historical segment) was made up of selections from part of my top 10 albums of the year. From saxophonist James Brandon Lewis to leader Darcy James Argue, trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith, Australian pianist Andrea Keller, saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock and pianist Gentiane MG, some of the terrific jazz released this year. The historical segment was a blend of the Esbjorn Sveinson Trio from 2002 and a symphonic album of EST music from 2016.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
James Brandon Lewis // Swing Low // For Mahalia, With Love // Tao Forms
*Darcy James Argue // Winged Beasts // Dynamic Maximum Tension // Nonesuch
Wadada Leo Smith // Tony Williams // Fire Illuminations // Kabell
*Francois Houle // Requiem For KP // In Memoriam // Clean Feed
Andrea Keller // Flicker #3 // Flicker & Polar Bird // Self-Produced
Andrea Keller // Flicker #4 // Flicker & Polar Bird // Self-Produced
Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra // E.S.T Prelude // E.S.T. Symphony // ACT
EST (historical segment) // Somewhere Else Before // Live In Gothenburg // ACT
EST (historical segment) // From Gagarin's Point Of View // Live In Gothenburg // ACT
Royal Stockholm... // From Gagarin's Point Of View // E.S.T. Symphony // ACT
EST (historical segment) // Dodge The Dodo // Live In Gothenburg // ACT
Royal Stockholm... // Dodge The Dodo // E.S.T. Symphony // ACT
Ingrid Laubrock // Anticipation // The Last Quiet Place // Pyroclastic
Ingrid Laubrock // Grammy Season // The Last Quiet Place // Pyroclastic
*Gentiane MG // Mesanges // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR
EST // The Chapel // Live In Gothenburg // ACT
December 20th, 2023
My annual Christmas show today with a mix of "regular" and Seasonal jazz. Ellington started, and then the WJO before saxophonist James Brandon Lewis, pianist Gentiane MG, the World Saxophone Quartet, drummer Ernesto Cervini, saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock, French soprano player Emile Parisien, a band called Guitar Madness, pianist Kris Davis, pianist Bugge Wesseltoft and saxophonist Andrew Rathbun. My traditional inclusion (25th time) included the poignant Deck Us All With Boston Charlie with Lambert Hendricks and Ross. Best of the Season to everyone.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Duke Ellington // Jingle Bells // Jingle Bell Swing // Col./Legacy
*WJO // Take 5 Mary (You Deserve It) // Suite Messiah // WJO Music
James Brandon Lewis // Precious Lord // For Mahalia, With Love // Tao Forms
*Gentiane MG // Little Tree // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR
*Gentiane MG // Burning Candle // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR
WSQ // Silent Night // Justin Time For Christmas Three // Justin Time
Ingrid Laubrock // Chant II // The Last Quiet Place // Pyroclastic
*Ernesto Cervini // Christmas Time Is Hdere // Turboprop Single // Anzic
*Ernesto Cervini // Little Drummer Boy // Turboprop Single // Anzic
Emile Parisien // Memento Pt. I // Louise // ACT
Emile Parisien // Prayer 4 Peace // Louise // ACT
Guitar Madness // Happy Xmas IWar Is Over) // Welcome Everything // Self-Released
Guitar Madness // River // Welcome Everything // Self-Released
Kris Davis // Alice In The Jungle // Live At The VV // Pyroclastic
Kris Davis // The Dancer // Live At The VV // Pyroclastic
LH&R // Deck Us All With Boston Charlie // Jungle Bell Swing // Col./Legacy
*Ernesto Cervini // Here Comes Santa Claus // Turboprop Single // Anzic
Bugge Wesseltoft // Es Ist Ein Ros Esprungen // It's Snowing On My Piano // ACT
Bugge Wesseltoft // Stille Nacht // It's Snowing... // ACT
Bugge Wesseltoft // Into Eternal Silence // It's snowing... // ACT
*WJO // Two Scandinavian Folk Songs // Suite Messiah // WJO Music
*WJO // Huron Carol // Suite Messiah // WJO Music
*Andrew Rathbun // Still A Thing // The Speed Of Time // SteepleChase
Corea/Hancock?? // Deck The Halls // Jingle Bell Swing // Col./Legacy
December 13th, 2023
A fine new album by the Canadian band Peripheral Vision started today. The Dutch saxophonist Tineke Postma, Vancouver clarinetist Francois Houle, trumpeter Ron Horton, trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith, Satoko Fuji's new trio Trio San, and Australian pianist/composer Andrea Keller from her album of poetry in jazz. The historical segment was pianist Andrew Hill from early in his career in 1963
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Peripheral Vision // I've Got Nothing // We've Got Nothing // Step 3
*Peripheral vision // The Mask Has Become The Face // We've Got Nothing // Step 3
Tineke Postma // Idyll For Ellemis // Aria // Edition
Tineke Postma // Hymn For Hestia // Aria // Edition
Tineke Postma // Mysterious Duty // Aria // Edition
*Francois Houle // Song // In Memoriam // Clean Feed
*Francois Houle // Deep River // In Memoriam // Clean Feed
*Francois Houle // Chorale // In Memoriam // Clean Feed
Ron Horton // Tough Love // A Prayer For Andrew // Newvwlle
Ron Horton // Bellezza // A Prayer For Andrew // Newvelle
Andrew Hill (historical segment) // Pumpkin // Black Fire // Blue Note
Andrew Hill (historical segment) // Subterfuge // Black Fire // Blue Note
Andrew Hill (historical segment) // Black Fire // Black Fire // Blue Note
Andrew Hill (historical segment) // Cantarnos // Black Fire // Blue Note
Andrew Hill (historical segment) // Tired Trade // Black Fire // Blue Note
Wadada Leo Smith // Ntozake // Fire Illuminations // Kabell
Trio San // Soba // Hibiki // Jazzdor
Trio San // What You See // Hibiki // Jazzdor
Andrea Keller // Listen // Still Night: Poetry In Jazz // Jazz Head
Andrea Keller // FINIS // Still Night: Poetry In Jazz // Jazz Head
Andrew Hill // Land Of Nod // Black Fire // Blue Note
December 6th, 2023
Darcy James Argue's Secret Society's big band started today. Then pianist Angelica Sanchez, saxophonist Joshua Redman, Australian pianist Andrea Keller, the Quebec band Bellbird, saxophonist Kevin Sun and pianist Francois Bourassa. The historical segment was the classic jazz fusion album from 1973 with pianist Herbie Hancock.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title album Label
*Darcy James Argue // Ferromagnetic // Dynamic Maximum Tension // Nonesuch
*Darcy James Argue // Single Cell Jitterbug // Dynamic... // Nonesuch
Angelica Sanchez // Cloud House // Nighttime Creatures // Pyroclastic
Angelica Sanchez // Astral Light Of Alarid // Nighttime Creatures // Pyroclastic
Joshua Redman // After Minneapolis... // Where Are We // Blue Note
Joshua Redmen // Streets Of Philadelphia // Where Are We // Blue Note
Joshua Redman // Chicago Blues // Where Are We // Blue Note
Andrea Keller // Flicker #1 // Flicker & Polar Bird // Independent
Andrea Keller // Flicker #2 // F.licker & Polar Bird // Independent
Herbie Hancock (historical segment) // Chamelion // Head Hunters // Columbia
Herbie Hancock (historical segment) // Watermelon Man // Head Hunters // Columbia
Herbie Hancock (historical segment) // Sly // Head Hunters // Columbia
*Bellbird // Well // Root In Tandem // Self-Released
*Bellbird // Ten Dog // Root In Tandem // Self-Released
Kevin Sun // Frozen In Profile // From All The Stillness // Endectomoprph
Kevin Sun // Interior Choruses // From All... // Endectomorph
Kevin Sun // From The Unseen Center (1) // From All... // Endectomorph
Kevin Sun // Elliptical Blue // From All... // Endectomorph
*Francois Bourassa // Prologue // Swirl // Effendi
*Francois Bourassa // Room 58 // Swirl // Effendi
Herbie Hancock // Vein Melter // Head Hunters // Columbia
November 29th, 2023
Trio San started today, a new trio with Satoko Fujii. Then Vancouver violinist Josh Zubot, bass trombonist Jennifer Wharton, saxophonist Andrew Rathbun, a duet album with saxophonist Philippe Cote and pianist Francois Bourassa, saxophonists James Brandon Lewis and David Binney. The historical segment was a classic 1961 Miles Davis album.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Trio San // Yozakura // Hibiki // Jazzdor
Trio San // Ichigo // Hibiki // Jazzdor
*Josh Zubot // Auger 44 // Josh Zubot Strings // Drip Audio
Jennifer Wharton // Mama's Alright // Grit And Grace // Sunnyside
Jennifer Wharton // Norhala // Grit And Grace // Sunnyside
Jennifer Wharton // Uncertainty // Grit And Grace // Sunnyside
*Andrew Rathbun // Fast 5th // The Speed Of Time // Steeplechase
*Andrew Rathbun // Velocity Unknown // The Speed Of Time // Steeplechase
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Someday My Prince Will Come // Someday My Prince Will Come // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Old Folks // Someday... // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Pfrancing // Someday... // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Drad-Dog // Someday... // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Teo // Someday... // Columbia
*Philippe Cote & Francois Bourassa // Tour 1 // Confluence // ODD SOUND
*Philippe Cote & Francois Bourassa // 1190 Chemin de la Montagne // Confluence // ODD SOUND
*Philippe Cote & Francois Bourassa // Muted Song // Confluence // ODD SOUND
James Brandon Lewis // Calvary // For Mahalia, With Love // Tao Forms
James Brandon Lewis // Deep River // For Mahalia, With Love // Tao Forms
David Binney // One Version Of A Journey // Action // Mythology
David Binney // Aliso 2023 (Partial only) // Action // Mythology
November 22nd, 2023
The great Canadian band Peripheral Vision started today. Then pianist Kris Davis, saxophonist Quinsin Nachoff, Australian pianist Andrea Keller, vibraphonist Chien Chien Lu, Winnipegger drummer Curtis Nowosad, saxophonist Sam Newsome with pianist Jean-Michel Pilc, and saxophonist Mark turner. The historical segment was the Area Ensemble of Chicago from a landmark 1980 album.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Peripheral Vision // Full Disclosure Comedy Vehicle // We've Got Nothing // Step 3
*Peripheral Vision // Cone Of Silence // We've Got Nothing // Step 3
*Peripheral vision // Goodbye Heintzman // We've Got Nothing // Step 3
Kris Davis // Dolores 2 // Live At The VV // Pyroclastic
*Quinsin Nachoff // Stars And Constellations: Sagittarius // Stars And Constellations // Adyharopa
Andrea Keller // Compassionately Yours // Flicker & Polar Bird // Independent
Andrea Keller // Cry Heart But Never Break // Flicker & Polar Bird // Independent
Andrea Keller // Pennies From Eve // Flicker & Polar Bird // Independent
AEC (historical segment) // Magg Zelma // Full Force // ECM
AEC (historical segment) // Care Free // Full Force // ECM
AEC (historical segment) // Charlie M // Full Force // ECM
Chien Chien Lu // Traumerei // Built In System (Live From New York) // Giant Step Arts
Chien Chien Lu // Chun Yi // Built In System... // Giant Step Arts
*Curtis Nowosad // By The Time I Get To Phoenix // If I Had // LaReserve
*Curtis Nowosad // Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away // If I Had // LaReserve
Sam Newsome & Jean-Michel Pilc // Bittersweet Euphoris Part 1 // Cosmic Unconsciousness Unplugged // somenewmusic
Sam Newsome & Jean-Michel Pilc // Bittersweet Euphoria Part 2 // Cosmic... // somenewmusic
Sam Newsome & Jean-Michel Pilc // The Storm Before The Quiet //. Cosmic... // somenewmusic
Mark Turner // Nigeria 2 // Live At The VV // Giant Step Arts
Mark Turner // Lincoln Heights // Live At The VV // Giant Step Arts
November 15th, 2023
Canadian saxophonist Andrew Rathbun started today. Then drummer Tom Rainey, saxophonist Joshua Redman, bass trombonist Jennifer Wharton, saxophonist James Brandon Lewis, the band Bellbird, the trip Jean-Michel Pilc, bassist Francois Moutin and drummer Ari Hoenig and saxophonist Mark Turner. The historical segment was yet another 'long ;lost" album with Charlie Parker.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Andrew Rathbun // Widening The Doorway // The Speed Of Time // Steeplechase
*Andrew Rathbun // Wandering // The Speed Of Time // Steeplechase
Tom Rainey // Point Reyes // Combobulated // Intakt
Tom Rainey // Isn't Mine // Combobulated // Intakt
Joshua Redman // That's New England // Where Are We // Blue Note
Joshua Redman // Alabama (intro) // Where Are We // Blue Note
Joshua Redman // Stars Fell On Alabama // Where Are We // Blue Note
Joshua Redman // Alabama // Where Are We // Blue Note
Jennifer Wharton // In Our Darkest Hour // Grit And Grace // Sunnyside
Jennifer Wharton // Anita // Grit And Grace // Sunnyside
Charlie Parker (historical segment) // Dizzy Atmosphere // The Long Lost Bird Live Afro Cubop Recordings // RockBeat
Charlie Parker (historical segment) // Groovin' High // The Long Lost... // RockBeat
Charlie Parker (historical segment) // Cuban Holiday // The Long Lost... // RockBeat
Charlie Parker (historical segment) // Lemon Drop // The Long Lost... // RockBeat
Charlie Parker (historical segment) // The Goof And I // The Long Lost... // RockBeat
Charlie Parker (historical segment) // Leo The Lion II // The Long Lost... // RockBeat
Charlie Parker (historical segment) // Night And Day // The Long Lost... // RockBeat
Charlie Parker (historical segment) // My Funny Valentine // The Long Lost... // RockBeat
Charlie Parker (historical segment) // Cherokee // The Long Lost/// // RockBeat
James Brandon Lewis // Go Down Moses // For Mahalia, With Love // Tao Forms
James Brandon Lewis // Wade In The Water // For Mahalia, With Love // Tao Forms
*Bellbird // If You Can't Swim, Dance // Root In Tandem // Self-Released
*Bellbird // Manakin // Root In Tandem // Self-Released
*Bellbird // Pigeons & Disco // Root In Tandem // Self-Rerleased
*Pilc Moutin Hoenig // Dear Old Stockholm // YOU Are The Song // Justin Time
*Pilc Moutin Hoenig // Thin Air // YOu Are The Song // Justin Time
*Pilc Moutin Hoenig // After You've Gone // You Are The Song // Justin Time
*Pilc Mouton Hoenig // Impressions // YOU Are The Song // Justin Time
Mark Turner // Nigeria 2 // Live At The VV // Giant Step Arts
November 8th, 2023
Canadian leader Darcy James Argue's new album with his Secret Society started today. Then an amazing new trio album with Satoko Fujii, saxophonist Kevin Sun, pianist Angelica Sanchez, Canadian bands Sick Boss and george, alto player David Binney and pianist Joey Alexander. The historical segment was the landmark 1961 album with Stan Getz and the Eddie Sauter band.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Darcy James Argue // Your Enemies Are Asleep //Dynamic Maximum Tension // Nonesuch
*Darcy James Argue // Codebreaker // Dynamic Maximujm Tension // Nonesuch
Trio San // Soba // Hibiki // Jazzdor
Trio San // Wa // Hibiki // Jazzdor
Kevin Sun // Eponymous Cycle (1) // The Depths Of Memory // Endectomorph
Kevin Sun // Eponymous Cycle (2) // The Depths Of Memory // Endectomorph
Kevin Sun // Eponymous Cycle (3) // The Depths Of Memory // Endectomorph
Angelica Sanchez // Nighttime Creatures / Nighttime Creatures // Pyroclastic
Angelica Sanchez // C.B. Time Traveler // Nighttime Creatures // Pyroclastic
Stan Getz (historical segment) // I'm Late, I'm Late // Focus // Verve
Stan Getz (historical segment) // Her // Focus // Verve
Stan Getz (historical segment) // Pan // Focus // Verve
Stan Getz (historical segment) // I Remember When // Focus // Verve
Stan Getz (historical segment) // Night Rider // Focus // Verve
Stan Getz (historical segment) // Once Upon A Time // Focus // Verve
Stan Getz (historical segment) // A Summer Afternoon // Focus // Verve
*Sick Boss // Doctor Down // Businessless // Drip Audio
*Sick Boss // CJ Blues // Businessless // Drip Audio
*george // Earthworker // Letters To George // Self-Produced
*george // Clinton // Letters To George // Self-Produced
David Binney // Birth // Action // Mythology
David Binney // Ritual // Action // Mythology
David Binney // Leaving // Action // Mythology
Joey Alexander // Why Don't We // Continuance // Mack Avenue
November 1st, 2023
Winnipegger drummer Curtis Nowosad started today. then saxophonist Sam Newsome with pianist Jean-Michel Pilc, Canadian band Peripheral Vision, saxophonist Quinsin Nachoff, vibraphonist Chien Chien Lu, saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock, pianist Kris Davis and pianist Joey Alexander. The historical segment was a new release by Oscar Peterson recorded in Lugano in 1964.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Curtis Nowosad // Road // If I Had // La Reserve
*Curtis Nowosad // If I Had A Hammer // If I Had // La Reserve
Sam Newsome & Jean-Michel Pilc // How Deep Is The Ocean // Cosmic Unconsciousness Unplugged // somenewmusic
Sam Newsome & Jean-Michel Pilc // Cosmic Unconsciousness.. // Cosmic Unconsciousness... // somenewmusic
*Peripheral Vision // Close The Paper And Play // We've Got Nothing // Step 3
*Peripheral Vision // Standing On Two Feet // We've Got Nothing // Step 3
*Quinsin Nachoff // Stars And Constellations: Scorpio // Stars And Constellations // Adyharopa Records
*Quinsin Nachoff // Pendulum // Stars And Constellations // Adyharopa
Chien Chien Lu // Boulanger's Variation // Built In System (Live From New York) // Giant Step Arts
Chien Chien Lu // Hsiu Chin // Built In System... // Giant Step Arts
*Oscar Peterson // Waltz For Debbie // Con Alma // Mack Avenue
*Oscar Peterson // My One And Only Love // Con Alma // Mack Avenue
*Oscar Peterson // Blues For My Landlady // Con Alma // Mack Avenue
*Oscar Peterson // Con Alma // Con Alma // Mack Avenue
Ingrid Laubrock // The Last Quiet Place // The Last Quiet Place // Pyroclastic
Ingrid Laubrock // Delusions // The Last Quiet Place // Pyroclastic
Kris Davis // Dolores Take 1 // Live At The VV // Pyroclastic
Kris Davis // Bird Suite: Kingfisher // Live At The VV // Pyroclastic
Joey Alexander // Blue // Continuance // Mack Avenue
I am unable to do my show for the next three weeks - great replacements will carry on - see you in November.
October 4th, 2023
Alto player David Binney started today. Then tenor players Joshua Redman, and Kelly Jefferson, Winnipeg guitarist Aaron Shorr, the band Bellbird, saxophonist Walter Smith II and band leader Chuck Owen. The historical segment was Sarah Vaughan's Divine One album.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Albunm Label
David Binney // When Love Goes // Action // Mythology
David Binney // Transition To // Action // Mythology
David Binney // For My Friends // Action // Mythology
David Binney // Outer Moat // Action // Mythol;ogy
Joshua Redman // Baltimore // Where Are We // Blue Note
Joshua Redman // By The Time I Get To Phoenix // Where Are We // Blue Note
Joshua Redman // Do You Know What It Means... // Where Are We // Blue Note
*Kelly Jefferson // Garden // Rituals // Cellar Live
*Kelly Jefferson // No Time Like The Present // Rituals // Cellar Live
*Aaron Shorr // Chi Chi // Omand's Creek // Self-Produced
*Aaron Shorr // Omand's Creek // Omand's Creek // Self-Produced
Sarah Vaughan (historical segment) // Have You Met Miss Jones // Divine One // Roulette
Sarah Vaughan (historical segment) // Ain't No Use // Divine One // Roulette
Sarah Vaughan (historical segment) // Every Time I See You // Divine One // Roulette
Sarah Vaughan (historical segment) //You Stepped Out Of A Dream //Divine One // Roulette
Sarah Vaughan (historical segment) // Gloomy Sunday // Divine One // Roulette
Sarah Vaughan (historical segment) // What Do You See In Her? // Divine One // Roulette
Sarah Vaughan (historical segment) // Jump For Joy // Divine One // Roulette
Sarah Vaughan (historical segment) // When Your Lover Has Gone // Divine One // Roulette
Sarah Vaughan (historical segment) // I'm Gonna Laugh You... // Divine One // Roulette
Sarah Vaughan (historical segment) // Wrap Your Troubles... // Divine One // Roulette
Sarah Vaughan (historical segment) // Someone Else's Dream // Divine One // Roulette
Sarah Vaughan (historical segment) // Trouble Is A Man // Divine One // Roulette
*Bellbird // Maybe I Won't Go // Root In Tandem // Self-Released
*Bellbird // Blurred Vision // Root In Tandem // Self-Released
*Bellbird // Bluff // Root In Tandem // Self-Released
Walter Smith III // Pup-Pow // Return To Casual // Blue Note
Walter Smith III // Shine // Return To Casual // Blue Note
Walter Smith III // Mother Stands For Comfort // Return To Casual // Blue Note
Chuck Owen // A Ridge Away // Renderiings // MAMA Records
Chuck Owen // Canoe // Renderings // MAMA Records
Chuck Owen // Knife's Edge // Renderings // MAMA Records
September 27th, 2023
A great new album by leader/composer Darcy James Argue started today - with his 18 piece Secret Society band. Then saxophonist Andrew Rathbun, pianist Kris Davis, violinist Aline Homzy and her étoile magique, saxophonist James Brandon Lewis, pianist Francois Bourassa and saxophonist Mark Turner. The historical segment was the final (and fairly acrimonious) tour with Miles Davis and John Coltrane in 1960.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Darcy James Argue // Ebonite // Dynamic Maximum Tension // Nonesuch
*Darcy James Argue // Winged Beasts // Dynamic Maximum Tension // nonesuch
*Andrew Rathbun // Speed Of Time // Speed Of Time // Steeplechase
*Andrew Rathbun // Could It Be // Speed Of Time // Steeplechase
Kris Davis // Alice In The Congo // Live At The VV // Pyroclastic
Kris Davis // The Dancer // Live At The VV // Pyroclastic
*Aline Homzy // La Belle Et L'Abeillie // Eclipse // Elastic Recordings
*Aline Homzy // Mesarthim // Eclipse // Elastic
*Aline Homzy // Starring Space // Eclipse // Elastic
Miles Davis & John Coltrane (historical segment). So What // The Final Tour // Columbia/Legacy
Miles Davis & John Coltrane (historical segment) // All Blues // The Final Tour // Columbia/Legacy
Miles Davis & John Coltrane (historical segment) // Fran Dance // The Final Tour // Columbia/Legacy
James Brandon Lewis // Sparrow // For Mahalia With Love // Tao Forms
James Brandon Lewis // Swing Low // For Mahalia With Love // Tao Torms
*Francois Bourassa // 15 Notre-Dame-De-Lorette // Swirl // Effendi
*Francois Bourassa // Pooloop // Swirl // Effendi
Mark Turner // Unacceptable // Live At The VV // Giant Step Arts
September 20th, 2023
Saxophonist Joshua Rodman started today. Then alto player Miguel Zenon with pianist Luis Perdomo, pianists David Virelles and Marc Copland, the Canadian band Bellbird, the trio Jean-Michel Pilc on piano, Francois Moutin on bass and Ari Koenig on drums, and drummer Johnathan Blake. The historical segment was the 1964 album with trumpeter Lee Morgan - The Sidewinder.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Joshua Redman // After Minneapolis (face toward mo[u]rning) // Where Are We // Blue Note
Joshua Redman // Streets Of Philadelphia // Where Are We // Blue Note
Joshua Redman // Chicago Blues // Where Are We // Blue Note
Miguel Zenon & Luis Perdomo // En La Soledad // El Arte Del Bolero Vol. 2 // Miel
Miguel Zenon & Luis Perdomo // Motivos // El Arte Del Bolero Vol. 2 // Miel
David Virelles // Uncommon Sense // Carta // Intakt
David Virelles // Confidencial // Carta // Intakt
David Virelles // Lamento Taino // Carta // Intakt
Marc Copland // Someday My Prince Will Come // Someday // InnerVoiceJazz
Marc Copland // Who Are You // Someday // InnerVoiceJazz
Lee Morgan (historical segment) // The Sidewinder // The Sidewinder // Blue Note
Lee Morgan Ihistorical segment) // Totem Pole // The Sidewinder // Blue Note
Lee Morgan (historical segment) // Gary's Notebook // The Sidewinder // Blue Note
Lee Morgan (historical segment) // Boy, What A Night // The Sidewinder // Blue Note
Lee Morgan (historical segment) // Hocus-Pocus // The Sidewinder // Blue Note
*Bellbird // Well // Root In Tandem // Self-Released
*Bellbird // Ten Dog // Root In Tandem // Self-Released
*Pilc Moutin Hoenig // The Song Is You // YOU Are The Song // Justin Time
*Pilc Moutin Hoenig // Straight No Chaser // YOU Are The Song // Justin Time
*Pilc Moutin Hoenig // Bemsha Swing // YOU Are The Music // Justin time
Johnathan Blake // A Slight Taste (Dez Intro) // Passage // Blue Note
Johnathan Blake // A Slight Taste // Passage // Blue Note
September 13th, 2023
Canadian born leader Darcy James Argue and his Secret Society started today. Then the trio Ember, Montreal pianist Gentiane MG, Canadian born pianist Kris Davis, alto player David Binney, saxophonist Mark Turner, and keys and bassist Joel Goodman. The historical segment was a 1961 album by the iconic drummer/leader Art Blakey.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Darcy James Argue // Dymaxion // Dynamic Maximum Tension // Nonesuch
*Darcy James Argue // All In // Dynamic Maximum Tension // Nonesuch
Ember // Easy Win // August In March // Imani
Ember // Sink and Swim // August In March // Imani
Ember // Flotation Device And The Shivers // August In March // Imani
Ember // Break Tune // August In March // Imani
Ember // Sam Cooke // August In March // Imani
*Gentiane MG // Prologue // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR
*Gentiane MG // Flowers Laugh Without Uttering A Sound // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR
*Gentiane MG // Walls Made Of Glass // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR
*Gentiane MG // The Moon, The Sun, The Truth // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR
Kris Davis // Nine Hats // Live At The Village Vanguard // Pyroclastic
Kris Davis // Bird Call Blues // Live At The VV // Pyroclastic
Art Blakey (historical segment) // A Night In Tunisia // A Night In Tunisia // Blue Note
Art Blakey (historical segment) // Sincerely Diana // A Night In Tunisia // Blue Note
Art Blakey (historical segment) // So Tired // A Night In Tunisia // Blue Note
Art Blakey (historical segment) // Yama // A Night In Tunisia // Blue Note
Art Blakey (historical segment) // Kozo's Waltz // A Night In Tunisia // Blue Note
David Binney // Action // Action // Mythology
David Binney // Medium Power // Action // Mythology
David Binney // Power (Band Version) // Action // Mythology
Mark Turner // Terminus // Live At The VV // Giant Step Arts
Joel Goodman // The Mystery Of Trees // An Exquisite Moment // Self-Produced
Joel Goodman // A Change Of Heart // An Exquisite Moment // Self-Produced
September 6th, 2023
A classic Early Autumn for a theme today. Then pianist Marc Copland, Pianist Hilario Duran and his Latin Big Band, drummer Johnathan Blake, pianist Francois Bourassa, violinist Aline Homzy, saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock and saxophonist Mark Turner. The historical segment blended two albums with clarinetist and leader Woody Herman; one from the 40s/50s and one from 1973.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Woody Herman // Early Autumn // The Very Best Of... // Columbia
Marc Copland // Day And Night // Someday // InnerVoiceJazz
Marc Copland // Nardis // Someday // InnerVoiceJazz
*Hilario Duran And His Latin Jazz Big Band // Paca Por Juanito // Cry Me A River // Alma
*Hilario Duran ... // Mambo Y Tumbao // Cry Me A River // Alma
Johnathan Blake // Tiempos // Passage // Blue Note
Johnathan Blake // Groundhog Day // Passage // Blue Note
Johnathan Blake // Tears I Cannot Hide // Passage // Blue Note
*Francois Bourassa // Remous // Swirl // Effendi
Woody Herman (historical segment) // Four Brothers // The Very Best Of... // Columbia
Woody Herman (historical segment) // La Fiesta // Giant Steps // Fantasy
Woody Herman (historical segment) // Woodchoppers Ball // The Very Best of...// Columbia
Woody Herman (historical segment) // A Song For You // Giant Steps // Fantasy
Woody Herman (historical segment) // Caldonia // The Very Best Of... // Columbia
Woody Herman (historical segment) // Freedom Jazz Dance // Giant Steps // Fantasy
Woody Herman (historical segment) // Apple Honey // The Very Best Of... // Columbia
Woody Herman (historical segment) // The Meaning Of The Blues // Giant Steps // Fantasy
Woody Herman (historical segment) // Bijou // The Very Best Of... // Col;umbia
Woody Herman (historical segment) // Giant Steps // Giant Steps // Fantasy
*Aline Homzy // Circa Herself // Eclipse // Elastic Recordings
*Aline Homzy // Rose Du Ciel // Eclipse // Elastic
*Aline Homzy // Aliens Are Pieces Of Wind // Eclipse // Elastic
Ingrid Laubrock // Anticipation // The Last Quiet Place // Pyroclastic
Ingrid Laubrock // Grammy Season // The Last Quiet Place // Pyroclastic
Mark Turner // Return From The Stars // Live At The Village Vanguard // Giant Step Arts
Mark Turner // Terminus (small partial only) // Live At The Village Vanguard // Giant Step Arts
August 30th, 2023
A brand new album by Canadian born avant-garde pianist Kris Davis started today. Then Dutch saxophonist Tineke Postma, alto player Miguel Zenon with pianist Luis Perdomo, Winnipeg guitarist Aaron Shorr, the band Bellbird, saxophonist Sam Newsome with pianist Jean-Michel Pilc and bassist and keyboardist Joel Goodman. The historical segment was the album from which my theme is taken - a 1986 album with the iconic Stan Getz.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Kris Davis // Dolores Take 1 // Live At The Village Vanguard // Pyroclastic
Kris Davis // Kingfisher // Live At The Village Vanguard // Pyroclastic
Tineke Postma // Heart to Heart // Freya // Edition
Tineke Postma // Juno Lucina // Freya // Edition
Miguel Zenon & Luis Perdomo // En La Escuridad // El Arte Del Bolero // Miel Music
Miguel Zenon & Luis Perdomo // Paula c // El Arte Del Bolero // Miel Music
*Aaron Shorr // Fantasy // Omand's Creek // Self-Produced
*Aaron Shorr // How Do We Get Here // Omand's Creek // Self-Produced
*Aaron Shorr // If You Could See Me Now // Omand's Creek // Self-Produced
Stan Getz (historical segment) // I Wanted To Say // Voyage // BlackHawk
Stan Getz (historical segment) // I Thought About You // Voyage // BlackHawk
Stan Getz (historical segment) // Yesterdays // Voyage // BlackHawk
Stan Getz (historical segment) // Dreams // Voyage // BlackHawk
Stan Getz (historical segment) // Voyage // Voyage // BlackHawk
*Bellbird // Manakin // Root In Tandem // Self-Released
*Bellbird // Pigeons & Disco // Root In Tandem // Self-Released
Sam Newsome & Jean-Michel Pilc // Sounds From My Morning Window // Cosmic Unconsciousness Unplugged // somenewmusic
Sam Newsome & Jean-Michel Pilc // The Enigma's Melody // Cosmic Unconsciousness Unplugged
Sam Newsome & Jean-Michel Pilc // All The Things You Are // Cosmic Unconsciousness Unplugged // somenewmusic
Sam Newsome & Jean-Michel Pilc // The Two Faces Of Samuel Augustus // Cosmic Unconsciousness Unplugged // somenewmusic
Joel Goodman // What Dreamers Dream // An Exquisite Moment // Self-Produced
August 23rd, 2023
A great trio called Ember started today. Than a preview from a soon to be released album by pianist Hilario Duran, drummer Phil Haynes, pianist Francois Bourassa, violinist Aline Homzy, the trio with pianist Jean-Michel Pilc, bassist Francois Moutin and drummer Ari Hoenig, saxophonist Walter Smith III and the WDR Big Band with Chuck Owen. The historical segment was a 1980 album with Gerry Mulligan fronting a terrific big band.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Ember // August In March // August In March // Imani
Ember // Angular Saxon // August In March // Imani
Ember // No Signal // August In March // Imani
*Hilario Duran Latin Jazz Big Band // Cry Me A River // Cry Me A River // Alma
Phil Haynes // Cycle // Coda(s) // Corner Store
Phil Haynes // DL Two // Coda(s) // Corner Store
Phil Haynes // Things Lee // Coda(s) // Corner Store
Phil Haynes // The Universal A // Coda(s) // Corner Store
Phil Haynes // DL Four // Coda(s) // Corner Store
*Francois Bourassa // Room 58 // Swirl // Effendi
*Francois Bourassa // Costard // Swirl // Effendi
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // For An Unfinished Woman // Walk On Water // DRG
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Song For Strayhorn // Walk On Water // DRG
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // 42nd And Broadway // Walk On Water // DRG
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Angelica // Walk On Water // DRG
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Walk On Water // Walk On Water // DRG
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Across The Blues // Walk On Water // DRG
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // I'm Getting Sentimental... // Walk On Water // DRG
*Aline Homzy // Cosmos // Eclipse // Elastic Records
*Aline Homzy // Hanakotoba // Eclipse // Elastic Records
*Pilc Moutin Hoenig // Alice In Wonderland/My Romance // YOU Are The Song // Justin Time
*Pilc Moutin Hoenig // Impressions // YOU Are The Song // Justin Time
Walter Smith III // KB + BYU$ // return to casual // Blue Note
Walter Smith III // Contra // return to casual // Blue Note
Walter Smith III // REVIVE // return to casual // Blue Note
WDR Big Band & Chuck Owen // Fall Calls // Renderings // MAMA
WDR Big Band & Chuck Owen // Arabian Nights (Partial only) // Renderings // MAMA
August 16th, 2023
A new album by drummer Johnathan Blake started today. Then saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock, pianists James McGowan, Gentiane MG, and David Virelles, the band Bellbird, and yet another pianist - Yelena Eckemoff. The historical segment was a compilation with saxophonist Sonny Rollins.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Johnathan Blake // Passage // Passage // Blue Note
Johnathan Blake // Muna & Johna's Playtime // Passage // Blue Note
Ingrid Laubrock // Afterglow // The Last Quiet Place // Pyroclastic
Ingrid Laubrock // Chant II // The Last Quiet Place // Pyroclastic
*James McGowan // Inner Peace // Reaching In // Self-Released
*James McGowan // Inner Child // Reaching In // Self-Released
*James McGowan // Through My Tears I Smile // Reaching In // Self-Released
*Gentiane MG // The Moon, The Sun, The Truth // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR
*Gentiane MG // Mesanges // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR
*Gentiane MG // Un Pied En Dehors Du Nid // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR
Sonny Rollins (historical segment) // All The Things... // The Essential Sonny Rollins // RCA
Sonny Rollins (historical segment) // Lover Man // The Essential... // RCA
Sonny Rollins (historical segment) // Just Friends // The Essential... // RCA
Sonny Rollins (historical segment) // Now's The Time // The Essential... // RCA
Sonny Rollins (historical segment) // Doxy (Live) // The Essential... // RCA
David Virelles // El Tivoli // Carta // Intakt
David Virelles // Samio // Carta // Intakt
*Bellbird // Blurred Season // Root In Tandem // Self-Released
*Bellbird // Bluff // Root In Tandem // Self-Released
*Bellbird // If You Can't Swim, Dance // Root In Tandem // Self-Released
Yelena Eckemoff // Song For Spark // Lonely Man And His Fish // L&H
Yelena Eckemoff // Call Of Friendship // Lonely Man And His Fish // L&H
August 9th, 2023
Bassist/Keys player/composer Joel goodman started today from his "debut" album. Then Montreal pianist Francois Bourassa, the terrific trio Ember, Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop with their Juno winner album, Dutch saxophonist Tineke Postma, the Montreal Jazz Trio and the band Artemis. The historical segment was 1982's Dave Brubeck album Concord On A Summer Night
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Joel Goodman // Astral Projection // An Exquisite Moment // Self-Produced
*Francois Bourassa // Prologue // Swirl // Effendi
Ember // Suspense // August In March // Imani
Ember // Snake Tune // August In March // Imani
Ember // Frank In The Morning // August In March // Imani
*Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop // The Ten Thousand Things // Abundance // Anzic
*Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop // Gramps // Abundance // Anzic
*Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop // Song For Cito // Abundance // Anzic
Dave Brubeck (historical segment) // Benjamin // Concord On A Summer Night // Concord
Dave Brubeck (historical segment) // Koto Song // Concord On A Summer Night // Concord
Dave Brubeck (historical segment) // Black And Blue // Concord On A Summer Night // Concord
Dave Brubeck (historical segment) // Softly, William, Softly //nConcord On A Summer Night // Concord
Dave Brubeck (historical segment) // Take Five // Concord On A Summer Night // Concord
Tineke Postma // In The Light Of Reverence // Freya // Edition
Tineke Postma // Freya // Freya // Editon
Tineke Postma // Interlude #1 // Freya // Edition
*Montreal Jazz Trio // Wray // Montreal Jazz Trio // ODD SOUND
*Montreal Jazz Trio // Soho Dreams // Montreal Jazz Trio // ODD SOUND
Artemis // Bow And Arrow // In Real Time // Blue Note
Artemis // Empress Afternoon // In Real Time // Blue Note
Artemis // Penelope // In Real Time // Blue Note
August 2nd, 2023
The trio of Jean-Michel Pilc, Francis Moutin and Ari Hoenig kicked things off today. Then bassist Michael Feinberg, the WDR Big Band with Chuck Owen, singer Nicky Schrire, wild Quebec band Le GGRIL, saxophonist Walter Smith III, and drummer Phil Haynes. The historical segment was the 1960 album by George Russell - Jazz In The Space Age.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Pilc Moutin Hoenig // Dear Old Stockholm // YOU Are The Song // Justin Time
*Pilc Moutin Hoenig // Thin Air // YOU Are The Song // Justin Time
*Pilc Moutin Hoenig // After You've Gone // YOU Are The song // Justin Time
Michael Feinberg // The Healing Power Of GRITS // Blues Variant // Criss Cross
Michael Feinberg // Eye Of The Hurricane // Blues Variant // Criss Cross
Michael Feinberg // The Water Spirit Brought Us... // Blues Variant // Criss Cross
WDR Big Band with Chuck Owen // And Your Point Is // Renderings // MAMA
WDR Big Band with Chuck Owen // Of Mystery and Beauty // Renderings // MAMA
*Nicky Schrire // Father // Nowhere Girl // Anzic
*Nicky Schrire // In Paris // Nowhere Girl // Anzic
George Russell (historical segment) // Chromatic Universe (Part 1) // Jazz In The Space Age // Decca
George Russell (historical segment) // Dimensions // Jazz In The Space Age // Decca
George Russell (historical segment) // Chromatic Universe (Part 2) // Jazz In The Space Age // Decca
George Russell (historical segment) // The Lydiot // Jazz In The Space Age // Decca
George Russell (historical segment) // Chromatic Universe (Part 3) // Jazz In The Space Age // Decca
*Le GGRIL // Chances Are // Sommes // Tour de Bras
Walter Smith III // Quiet Song // return to casual // Blue Note
Walter Smith III // lamplight // return to casual // Blue Note
Walter Smith III // Amelia Earhart Ghosted Me // return to casual // Blue Note
Phil Haynes // To Swing Or Not // Coda(s) // Corner Store Jazz
Phil Haynes // Where's The Door // Coda(s) // Corner Store Jazz
Phil Haynes // Soms Sick Slick // Coda(s) // Corner Store Jazz
George Russell // Waltz From Outer Space // Jazz In The Space Age // Decca
July 26th, 2023
Saxophonist James Brandon Lewis started today. Then Winnipeg guitarist Aaron Shorr, trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith, keys and bassist Joel Goodman, pianist James McGowan, Cuban born pianist David Virelles, and saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock. The historical segment was Miles Davis 1989 album Amandla.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
James Brandon Lewis // Send Seraphic Beings // Eye Of I // Anti
James Brandon Lewis // Even The Sparow // Eye Of I // Anti
James Brandon Lewis // Fear Not // Eye Of I // Anti
*Aaron Shorr // Chi Chi // Omand's Creek // Self-Produced
*Aaron Shorr // Omand's Creek // Omand's Creek // Self-Produced
Wadada Leo Smith // Muhammad Ali's Spiritual Horizon // Fire Illuminations // Kabell
Wadada Leo Smith /Fire illuminations Inside The Particles Of Light // Fire Illuminations // Kabell
Wadada Leo Smith // Muhammad Ali And George Forman Rumble In Zaire Africa // Fire Illuminations // Kabell
Joel Goodman // The Mystery Of Trees // An Exquisite Moment // Self-Produced
Joel Goodman // A Change Of Heart // An Exquisite Moment // Self-Produced
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Catembe // Amandla // Warner Bros
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Big Time // Amandla // Warner Bros
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Hannibal // Amandla // Warner Bros
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Jo-Jo // Amandla // Warner Bros
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Amandla // Amandla // Warner Bros
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Jilli // Amandla // Warner Bros
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Mr. Pastorius // Amandla // Warner Bros
*James McGowan // Tripping Triceratops // Reaching In // Self-Released
*James McGowan // Augmented Reality // Reaching In // Self-Released
David Virelles // Tiempos // Carta // Intakt
David Virelles // Island // Carta // Intakt
Ingrid Laubrock // The Last Quiet Place // The Last Quiet Place // Pyroclastic
Ingrid Laubrock // Delusions // The Last Quiet Place // Pyroclastic
July 19th, 2023
The German big band WDR Big Band with guest leader Chuck Owen started today. - to wake everyone up. Then Dutch saxophonist Tineke Postma, trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith, Winnipeg pianist Will Bonness, bassist Artie Roth, trumpeter Jacques Kuba Seguin, and guitarist Roni Ben-Hur. The historical segment was classic electric bassist Jaco Pastorius from a Warner Bros. compilation.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
WDR Big Band & Chuck Owen // Knife's Edge // Renderings // MAMA
WDR Big Band & Chuck Owen // This Love Of Mine // Renderings // MAMA
Tineke Postma // Still Another Day // Aria // Edition
Tineke Postma // Lion's Roar // Aria // Edition
Tineke Postma // Vibe Shift // Aria // Edition
Wadada Leo Smith // A Sonic Litany On Peace // Emerald Duets // TUM
Wadada Leo Smith // The Patriot Act, Unconstitutional And A Force That Destroys Democracy // Emerald Duets // TUM
*Will Bonness // Round And Round // Is This A Dream? // Self-Released
*Will Bonness // I Get Along Without You Very Well // Is This A Dream? // Self-Released
*Will Bonness // Contraption // Is This A Dream? // Self-Released
Jaco Pastorius (historical segment) // Blackbird // Punk Jazz: The Jaco Pastorius Antholoigy // Warner Bros
Jaco Pastorius (historical segment) // Invitation // Punk Jazz...// Warner Bros
Jaco Pastorius (historical segment) // Liberty City // Punk Jazz... // Warner Bros
Jaco Pastorius (historical segment) // Okonkole' Y Trompa // Punk Jazz... // Warner Bros
Jaco Pastorius (historical segment) // Mood Swings // Punk Jazz... // Warner Bros
*Artie Roth // Refrain // Resonants // TPR
*Artie Roth // Resonants-Chandelier Tears // Resonants // TPR
*Jacques Kuba Seguin // Rencontre Au Berceau // Parfum No. 1 // ODD SOUND
*Jacques Kuba Seguin // Je Suis La // Parfum No. 1 // ODD SOUND
*Jacques Kuba Seguin // Ephemere // Parfum No. 1 // ODD SOUND
*Jacques Kuba Seguin // Candeur // Parfum No. 1 // ODD SOUND
Roni Ben-Hur // To Dizzy With Love // Love Letters // Mighty Quinn
July 12th, 2023
Bassist Michael Feinberg started today followed by Saxophonist James Brandon Lewis. A great Canadian trio then with pianist Jean-Michel Pilc, Bassist Francois Moutin and drummer Ari Hoenig. Then pianist David Virelles, Winnipeg guitarist Aaron Shorr, keys and bass player Joel Goodman, the band Artemis and the British trio GoGo Penguin. The historical segment was a 1981 release with saxophonist Chico freeman.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Michael Feinberg // Blues Variant // Blues Variant // Criss Cross
Michael Feinberg // Saqqara // Blues Variant // Criss Cross
Michael Feinberg // High Or Booze // Blues Variant // Criss Cross
James Brandon Lewis // Eye Of I // Eye Of I // Anti
James Brandon Lewis // Within You Are Answers // Eye Of I // Anti
James Brandon Lewis // Womb Water // Eye Of I // Anti
*Pilc Moutin Hoenig // Bemsha Swing // YOU Are The Song // Justin Time
*Pilc Moutin hoenig // You Are The Song // YOU Are The Song // Justin Time
*Pilc Moutin Hoenig // Searing Congress // YOU Are The Song // Justin Time
David Virelles // NYChepinson // Carta // Intakt
David Virelles // Carta // Carta // Intakt
Chico Freeman (historical segment) // Destiny's Dance // Destiny's Dance // Contemporary
Chico Freeman (historical segment) // Same Shame // Destiny's Dance // Contemporary
Chico Freeman (historical segment) // Crossing The Sudan //Destiny's Dance // Contemporary
Chico Freeman (historical segment) //Wilpan's Walk // Destiny's Dance // Contemporary
Chico Freeman (historical segment) // Embracing Oneness // Destiny's Dance // Contemporary
Chico Freeman (historical segment) // C & M // Destiny's Dance // Contemporary
*Aaron Shorr // I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face // Omand's Creek // Self-Released
*Aaron Shorr // Designated Hunter // Omand's Creek // Self-Released
Joel Goodman // Drifting In Wonder // An Exquisite Moment // Self-Produced
Joel Goodman // Rumi And The Whirling Dervish // An Exquisite Moment // Self-Produced
Artemis // Whirlwind // In Real Time // Blue Note
Artemis // Empress Afternoon // In Real Time // Blue Note
GoGo Penguin // You're Stronger Than You Think // Everything Is Going To Be OK // XXIM
GoGo Penguin // Glimmerings // Everything Is Going To Be OK // XXIM
GoGo Penguin // Saturnine // Everything Is Going To Be OK // XXIM
July 5th, 2023
More neat new releases today along with some recent goodies and a historical segment with Chick Corea and Gary Burton from the 1970's. Dutch saxophonist Tineke Postma started from her "welcome back" album after a few years hiatus. Then bassist Duncan Hopkins, saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock, pianist Francois Bourassa, saxophonist Walter Smith III, pianist James McGowan, trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith, and Yelena Eckemoff.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Tineke Postma // Parallax // Freya // Edition
Tineke Postma // Scathach's Isle Of Skye // Freya // Edition
Tineke Postma // Aspacia And Pericles // Freya // Edition
*Duncan Hopkins // Who Are You // Who Are You? // TPR
*Duncan Hopkins // Foxy Trot // Who Are You? // TPR
*Duncan Hopkins // We Salute The Night // Who Are You? // TPR
Ingrid Laubrock // Anticipation // The Last Quiet Place // Pyroclastic
Ingrid Laubrock // Grammy Season // The Last Quiet Place // Pyroclastic
*Francois Bourassa // Pooloop // Twirl // Effendi
Gary Burton/Chick Corea (historical segment) // Senor Mouse // Crystal Silence The ECM Recordings 1972-79 // ECM
Gary Burton/Chick Corea (historical segment) // Bud Powell // Crystal Silence.... // ECM
Gary Burton/Chick Corea (historical segment) // Crystal Silence // Crystal Silence... // ECM
Gary Burton/Chick Corea (historical segment) // Tweak // Crystal Silence... // ECM
Walter Smith III // Pup - Pow // return to casual // Blue Note
Walter Smith III // Shine // return to casual // Blue Note
Walter Smith III // Mother Stands For Comfort // return to casual // Blue Note
*James McGowan // Internal Conflict // Reaching In // Self-Released
*James McGowan // Grief And Despair // Reaching In // Self-Released
*James McGowan // Time To Rise // Reaching In // Self-Released
Wadada Leo Smith // Tony Williams // Fire Illuminations // Kabell Records
Yelena Eckemoff // Man And His Fish // Lonely Man And His Fish // L&H Production
June 28th, 2023
Some "hot off the press" new albums today, starting with saxophonist James Brandon Lewis. Then pianist David Virelles, bassist Paul Novotny with pianist Robi Botos, saxophonist Tineke Postma, keys, bass and leader Joel Goodman, the trio of Jean-Michel Pilc, Francois Mouton and Ari Hoenig, GoGo Penguin and bassist Duncan Hopkins. The historical segment was (yet another) new release of Bill Evans in Europe during the '60s.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
James Brandon Lewis // Foreground // Eye Of I // Anti
James Brandon Lewis // Someday We'll All Be Free // Eye Of I // Anti
James Brandon Lewis // The blues Still Blossoms // Eye Of I // Anti
David Virelles // Uncommon Sense // Carta // Intakt
David Virelles // Confidencial // Carta // Intakt
David Virelles // Lamento Taino // Carta // Intakt
*Paul Novotny & Robi Botos // Summertime // Summertime In Leith // Triplet
*Paul Novotny & Robi Botos // The Flick // Summertime In Leith // Triplet
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Come Rain Or Shine // Treasures: Solos, Trios & Orchestra Recordings From Denmark (1965-1969) // Elemental
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Someday My Prince... // Treasures:... // Elemental
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Very Early // Treasures:... // Elemental
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Intro To Waltz For Debbie // Treasures:... // Elemental
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Waltz For Debbie // Treasures:... // Elemental
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Stella By Starlight // Treasures:... // Elemental
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Nardis // Treasures:... // Elemental
Tineke Postma // Sankalpa // Aria // Edition
Tineke Postma // Frede // Aria // Edition
Tineke Postma // The Sky Is Everywhere // Aria // Edition
Joel Goodman // What Dreamers Dream // An Exquisite Moment // Self-Produced
Joel Goodman // An Exquisire Moment // An Exquisite Moment // Self-Produced
*Pilc Moutin Hoenig // Impressions // YOU Are The Song // Justin Time
*Pilc Moutin Hoenig // The Song Is You // YOU Are The Song // Justin Time
*Pilc Moutin Hoenig // Straight No Chaser // YOU Are The Song // Justin Time
GoGo Penguin // Last Breath // Everything Is Going To Be OK // XXIM
GoGo Penguin // You're Stronger Than You Think // Everything Is Going To Be OK // XXIM
GoGo Penguin // Parasite // Everything Is Going To Be OK // XXIM
GoGo Penguin // Sanctuary // Everything Is Going To Be OK // XXIM
*Duncan Hopkins // St. Catherines Suite - Montebello Who Are You? // TPR
June 21st, 2023
First day of summer, National Indigenous Peoples Day, Jazz Festival in Winnipeg, and lots of great jazz. The band Artemis started, then drummer Phil Haynes, Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop (here on the 22nd), Winnipeg pianist Will Bonness (here on the 23rd), Montreal pianist Gentiane MG (here on the 24th), soprano players Sam Newsome and David Liebman, guitarist Julian Lage and the UK trio GoGo Penguin. The historical segment was a terrific album from 1990 - Australian band Clarion Fracture Zone.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Artemis // Lighs Away From Home // In Real Time // Blue Note
Artemis // Timber // In Real Time // Blue Note
Phil Haynes // Gathering // Coda(s) // Corner Store
Phil Haynes // The Universal E // Coda(s) // Corner Store
Phil Haynes // DL Five // Coda(s) // Corner Store
Phil Haynes // Beloved Refracted // Coda(s) // Corner Store
*Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop // Smile // Abundance // Anzic
*Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop // Abundance Overrture // Abundance // Anzic
*Will Bonness // Odd Serenade // Is This A Dream? // Self-Released
*Will Bonness // Don't Fence Me In // Is This A Dream? // Self-Released
*Gentiane MG // Little Tree // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR
*Gentiane MG // Burning Candle // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR
*Gentiane MG // Epilogue // Walls Made Of Glazz // TPR
Clarion Fracture Zone // Blue Shift // Blue Shift // ABC Records
Clarion Fracture Zone // Moeshoeshoe The First // Blue Shift // ABC Records
Clarion Fracture Zone // The Wild Uproar // Blue Shift // ABC Records
Clarion Fracture Zone // Feather Star // Blue Shift // ABC Records
Clarion Fracture Zone // Samba Nova // Blue Shift // ABC Records
Clarion Fracture Zone // Spice Island // Blue Shift // ABC Records
Sam Newsome/David Liebman // Improvisation No. 1 // Soprano-Logue // Self-Released
Julian Lage // Everything Helps // The Layers // Blue Note
Julian Lage // Double Southpaw // The Layers // Blue Note
Julian Lage // Missing Voices // The Layers // Blue Note
GoGo Penguin // Everything Is Going to Be OK // Everything Is Going To Be OK // XXIM Records
GoGo Penguin // We May Not Stay // Everything Is Going To Be OK // XXIM
June 14th, 2023
A Canadian jazz program today, highlighted by an on air interview with Ernesto Cervini whose band Turboprop will be in Winnipeg next week on June 22nd as part of the jazz festival... Winnipegger Will Bonness (here on June 23rd) started today, followed by pianist Jean-Michel Pilc and then Winnipeg guitarist Aaron Shorr. After the interview with Ernesto, three tracks from his Juno winning album. Then trumpeter Jacques Kuba Sequin, bassist Artie Roth, clarinetist Francois Houle, pianist Gentiane MG (here on June 24th), and a bit of guitarist Avi Granite.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Will Bonness // Blood Count // Is This A Dream? // Self-Released
*Will Bonness // Rapture // Is This A Dream? // Self-Released
*Will Bonness // Reverie // Is This A Dream? // Self-Released
*Jean-Michel Pilc // Mr. PC // Alive 2 // Justin time
*Aaron Shorr // Fantasy // Omand's Creek // Self-Produced
*Aaron Shorr // How Do We Get Here // Omand's Creek // Self-Produced
*Aaron Shorr // If You Could See Me Now // Omand's Creek // Self-Produced
*Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop // The Ten Thousand Things // Abundance // Anzic
*Ernesto Cervini's Turpoprop // Gramps // Abundance // Anzic
*Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop // Song For Cito // Abundance // Anzic
*Jacques Kuba Seguin // La Danse Du Hasard // Parfum No. 1 // ODD SOUND
*Jacques Kuba Seguin // Promesse De Souvenirs // Parfum No. 1 // ODD SOUND
*Artie Roth // Second Moment // Resonants // TPR
*Artie Roth // Flies With Butterflies // Resonants // TPR
*Francois Houle Genera Sextet // Stand By // In Memoriam // Clean Feed
*Francois Houle Genera Sextet // Requiem For KP // In Memoriam // Claen Feed
*Francois Houle Genera Sextet // Ekphrasis // In Memoriam // Clean Feed
*Gentiane MG // Contemplating Joy // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR
*Gentiane MG // Little Tree // Walls Made Of glass // TPR
*Avi Granite // Misanthropic Vindaloo // (partial only) Operator // Pet Mantis
June 7th, 2023
Trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith started today. Then Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop, GoGo Penguin from Manchester England, The Bad Plus, Montreal pianist Gentiane MG, saxophonist Brian McCarthy and the adventurous band Kaze. The historical segment was suggested by my wife - she said 'Why not Count Basie?" So there you go.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Wadada Leo Smith // Ntozake // Fire Illuminations // Kabell Records
*Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop // Ranthem // Rev // Anzic
*Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop // Arc Of Instability // Rev // Anzic
GoGo Penguin // Glow // Everything Is Going To Be OK // XXIM Records
GoGo Penguin // Friday Film Special // Everything Is... // XXIM
GoGo Penguin // Soon Comes Night // Everything Is... // XXIM
GoGo Penguin // An Unbroken Thread Of Awareness // Everything Is... // XXIM
The Bad Plus // You Won't See Me Before I Come Back // The Bad Plus // Edition
The Bad Plus // Sick Fire // The Bad Plus // Edition
The Bad Plus // Stygian Pools // The Bad Plus // Edition
Count Basie (historical segment) // Down For The Count // Count Basie Compact Jazz // Vedrve
Count Basie (historical segment) // Corner Pocket // ... Compact Jazz // Verve
Count Basie (historical segment) // Blues Backstage // ... Compact Jazz // Verve
Count Basie (historical segment) // April In Paris // ... Compact Jazz // Verve
Count Basie (historical segment) // One O'Clock Jump // ... Compact Jazz // Verve
Count Basie (historical segment) // St Louis Blues // ... Compact Jazz // Verve
Count Basie (historical segment) // Tickle Toe // ... Compact Jazz // Verve
*Gentiane MG // The Moon, The Sun, The Truth // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR
*Gentiane MG // Mesanges // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR
*Gentiane MG // Un Pied En Dehors Du Nid // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR
Brian McCarthy // Flux // AFTER/LIFE // Truth Revolution Recording Collective
Brian McCarthy // Kepler's Law // AFTER/LIFE // Truth Revolution...
Kaze // Kappa // Sand Storm // Libra
Kaze // Under The Feet // Sand Storm // Libra
May 31st, 2023
Toronto drummer/leader Ernesto Cervini is coming to Winnipeg for the Jazz Festival this year. Today's program stated with Ernesto's Juno award album . Then Japanese vibraphonist Taiko Saito, trombonist Marshall Gilkes, the quartet called Kneebody, saxophonist George Winstone with guitarist Ben Monder, guitarist Brandon Seabrook and pianist Billy Childs. The heritage segment was the extraordinary 1958 precursor to Ornette Coleman's triumph in NY in 1959.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Ernesto Cervini // The Queen // Abundance // Anzic
*Ernesto Cervini // Tadd's Delight // Abundance // Anzic
*Ernesto Cervini // My Shining Hour // Abundance // Anzic
Taiko Saito // Uneri // Tears Of A Cloud // Trouble In The East
Taiko Saito // Underground // Tears Of A Cloud // Trouble In The East
Taiko Saito // Rain // Tears Of A Cloud // Trouble In The East
Marshall Gilkes // Part II Up And Down // Cyclic Journey // Alternate Side Records
Marshall Gilkes // Part III The Calm // Cyclic Journey // Alternate Side
Marshall Gilkes // Part IV Go Get It // Cyclic Journey // Alternate Side
Kneebody // Spectra // Live At Le Crescent // Edition
Kneebody // Uprising // Live At Le Crescent // Edition
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Klactoveesedstene // Complete Live At The Hillcrest Club // Gambit Records
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // The Blessing // Complete Live At The Hillcrest Club // Gambit
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Ramblin' // Complete Live At The Hillcrest Club // Gambit
George Winstone & Ben Monder // Part I // Odysseus // Self-Released
George Winstone & Ben Monder // Part II // Odysseus // Self-Released
George Winstone & Ben Monder // Part III // Odysseus // Self-Released
Brandon Seabrook // I Wanna Be Chlorophllyed I // brutalovechamp // Pyroclastic
Brandon Seabrook // I Wanna Be Chlorophllyed II // brutalovechamp // Pyroclastic
Billy Childs // The Winds Of Change // The Winds Of Change // Mack Avenue
Billy Childs // The Black Angel // The Winds Of Change // Mack Avenue
May 24th, 2023
Winnipeg guitarist Aaron Shorr started today with an album referencing a west end Winnipeg creek. After that saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock, Manchester England's GoGo Penguin, Trumpeter Jacques Cuba sequin, the band Artemis, saxophonist Walter Smith III, and pianist Yelena Eckemoff. The historical segment was another sample of the 4CD release of Miles Davis over the years at Newport in the US and in Europe.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title album Label
*Aaron Shorr // Chi Chi // Omand's Creek // Self-Produced
*Aaron Shorr // Omand's Creek // Omand's Creek // Self-Produced
Ingrid Laubrock // Afterglow // The Last Quiet Place // Pyroclastic
Ingrid Laubrock // Chant II // The Last Quiet Place // Pyroclastic
GoGo Penguin // You're Stronger Than You Think // Everything Is Going To Be OK // XXIM Records
GoGo Penguin // Glimmerings // Everything Is Going To Be OK // XXIM Records
GoGo Penguin // Saturnine // Everything Is Going To Be OK // XXIM Records
*Jacques Kuba Seguin // Rencontre Au Berceau // Parfum N. 1 // ODD SOUND
*Jacques Kuba Seguin // Je Suis La // Parfum N. 1 // ODD SOUND
*Jacques Kuba Seguin // Ephemere // Parfum N. 1 // ODD SOUND
*Jacques Kuba Seguin // Candeur // Parfum N. 1 // ODD SOUND
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Spoken Intro by Ronnie Scott // Miles Davis At Newport 1955-75: The Bootleg Series Vol. 4 // Columbia/Legacy
Miles Davis (historical segment) // If // Miles Davis At Newport 1955-1975: The Bootleg Series Vol. 4 // Columbia/Legacy
Miles Davis (historical segment) // It's About That Time // ...At Newport 1955-1975... // Columbia/Legacy
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Bitches Brew // ..At Newport 1955-1975... // Col./Legacy
Artemis // Slink // In Real Time // Blue Note
Artemis // Balance Of Time // In Real Time // Blue Note
Walter Smith III // Contra // Return To Casual // Blue Note
Walter Smith III // River Styx // Return To Casual // Blue Note
Yelena Eckemoff // Lonely Man // Lonely Man And His Fish // L&H Production
Yelena Eckemoff // Pet Store // Lonely Man And His Fish // L&H Production
Yelena Eckemoff // First Evening At Home // Lonely Man And His Fish // L&H Production
May 17th, 2023
Last week's program was hosted by Scott Price as I was unavailable. Thanks to Scott for doing a great job. Today started with bassist/composer Artie Roth. Then guitarist Brandon Seabrook, saxophonist Brian McCarthy, bassist Duncan Hopkins, Trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith, clarinetist Francois Houle and the Genera Sextet, and trombonist Marshall Gilkes. The historical segment was the 1967 album by Thelonious Monk - Straight No Chaser. (Trivia note - today marked 24,000 tracks of music played on Voyage.)
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Artie Roth // Sound And Sky // Resonants // TPR
*Artie Roth // Sky Blues // Resonants // TPR
*Artie Roth // Circle Maker // Resonants // TPR
Brandon Seabrook // brutalovechamp // brutalovechamp // Pyroclastic
Brian McCarthy // Nebula Mastered // AFTER/LIFE // Truth Revolution Recording Collective
Brian McCarthy // The Beginning Mastered // AFTER/LIFE // Truth Revolution....
*Duncan Hopkins // Who Are You // Who Are You // TPR
*Duncan Hopkins // Foxy Trot // Who Are You // TPR
*Duncan Hopkins // We Salute The Night // Who Are You // TPR
Thelonious Monk (historical segment) // Locomotive // Straight No Chaser // Columbia
Thelonious Monk (historical segment) // Straight No Chaser // Straight No Chaser // Columbia
Thelonious Monk (historical segment) // Japanese Folk Song // Straight No Chaser // Columbia
Wadada Leo Smith // Muhammad Ali's Spiritual Horizon // Fire Illuminations // Kabell Records
Wadada Leo Smith // Fire Illuminations Within Light Particles // Fire Illuminations // Kabell
Wadada Leo Smith // Muhammad Ali And George Forman Rumble In Zaire Africa // Fire Illuminations // Kabell
*Francois Houle Genera Sextet // Song L // In Memoriam // Clean Feed
*Francois Houle Genera Sextet // Deep River // In Memoriam // Clean Feed
*Francois Houle Genera Sextet // Chorale // In Memoriam // Clean Feed
Marshall Gilkes // Cyclic Journey Part I // Cyclic Journey // Alternate Side Records
May 3rd, 2023
The "new" Bad Plus started today, followed by Montreal pianist Jean-Michel Pilc, vibraphonist Taiko Saito, guitarist Harry Bartlett, Vancouver clarinetist/composer Francois Houle and the Genera Sextet, Toronto drummer/composer Ernesto Cervini and trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith. Miles Davis at Newport with a cast of greats was the historical segment.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
The Bad Plus // Motivations II // The Bad Plus // Edition
The Bad Plus // Sun Wall // The Bad Plus // Edition
The Bad Plus // Not Even Close To Far Off // The Bad Plus // Edition
*Jean-Michel Pilc // Someday My Priince... // Alive 2 // Justin Time
*Jean-Michel Pilc // My Romance // Alive 2 // Justin Time
Taiko Saito // Daichi // Tears Of A Cloud // Trouble In The East Records
Taiko Saito // Sound Gradation // Tears Of A Cloud // Trouble In The East
*Harry Bartlett // The Incident At Blood Bay // Wildwood // harrybartlettmusic
*Harry Bartlett // Sailing Over Troubled Waters // Wildwood // harrybartlettmusic
*Harry Bartlett // Story Book P{icture // Wildwood // harrybartlettmusic
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Spoken Introduction // At Newport 1955-1975: The Bootleg Series Vol. 4 // Columbia Legacy
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Hackensack // At Newport 1955-1975... // Columbia Legacy
Miles Davis (historical segment) // All Blues // At Newport 1955-1975...// Columbia Legacy
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Footprints //At Newport 1955-1975... // Columbia Legacy
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Miles Runs The Voodoo Down // At Newport 1955-1975... // Columbia Legacy
*Francois Houle Genera Sextet // This Tune // In Memoriam // Clean Feed
*Francois Houle Genera Sextet // Gish Gallop // In Memoriam // Clean Feed
*Francois Houle Genera Sextet // Scarlet // In Memoriam // Clean Feed
*Ernesto Cervini // Bella Bella // Joy // TPR Records
*Ernesto Cervini // Peter Morrow // Joy // TPR Records
*Ernesto Cervini // The Beautiful Mystery // Joy // TPR Records
*Ernesto Cervini // Ruth's Rosa // Joy // TPR Records
Wadada Leo Smith // Song For World Forgiveness // A Love Sonnet For Billie Holiday // TUM
April 26th, 2023
Saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock started today. Then guitarist Will Bernard, trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith , guitarist Avi Granite, trumpeter Jacques Kuba Seguin, the Carn Davidson 9, vibist Stefan Bauer and a bit of Tomas Fujiwara's 31 minute title track from a new EP. The historical segment was a new release of a 1979 recording from the Netherlands.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Ingrid Laubrock // The Last Quiet Place // The Last Quiet Place // Pyroclastic
Ingrid Laubrock // Delusions // The Last Quiet Place // Pyroclastic
Will Bernard // Still Drinkin? // Pond Life // Independent
Will Bernard // Pond Life // Pond Life // Independent
Will Bernard // Four Is More // Pond Life // Independent
Wadada Leo Smith // Tony Williams // Fire Illuminations // Kabell Records
*Avi Granite // Ubiquitous Miles // Operator // Pet Mantis
*Avi Granite // The Long Tomorrow // Operator // Pet Mantis
*Avi Granite // Good Deal // Operator // Pet Mantis
Chet Baker (historical segment) // Beautiful Black Eyes // Blue Room // Jazz Detective
Chet Baker (historical segment) // Oh You Crazy Moon // Blue Room // Jazz Detective
Chet Baker (historical segment) // The Best Thing For You //Blue Room // Jazz Detective
Chet Baker (historical segment) // Nardis // Blue Room // Jazz Detective
*Jacques Kuba Seguin // La Danse du Hasard // Parfum No. 1 // ODD SOUND
*Jacques Kuba Seguin // Promesse De Souvenirs // Parfum No. 1 // ODD SOUND
*Carn Davidson 9 // Swept Out To Sea (For Dad) // The History Of Us // Three Pines
*Carn Davidson 9 // Wisely If Sincerely // The History Of Us // Three Pines
Stefan Bauer // Trinidad // Organic Earfood // JazzSick
Stefan Bauer // Organic Earfood // Organic Earfood // JazzSick
Tomas Fujiwara // March On (partial only) // March On // Firehouse 12
April 19th, 2023
A terrific new album with Vancouver clarinetist and composer Francois Houle and his Genera Sextet started today. Then the Composers Collective Big Band out of Toronto, the two guitars of Joel Harrison and Anthony Pirog, bassist Trevor Dunn, Montreal bassoonist Melissa Pipe with her debut album as leader, pianist Cory Smythe, symphonic jazz orchestra led by Emiliano Sampaio, pianist Billy Childs and the band Kneebody. The historical segment was classic Nina Simone.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Francois Houle Genera Sextet // Stand By // In Memoriam // Clean Feed
*Francois Houle Genera Sextet // Requiem For KP // In Memoriam // Clean Feed
*Francois Houle Genera Sextet // Ekphrasis // In Memoriam // Clean Feed
*The Composers Collective Big Band // Non-Sequitur // The Toronto Project // Self-Produced
*The Composers Collective Big Band // Presto Gate // The Toronto Project // Self-Produced
*The Composers Collective Big Band // Spadina // The Toronto Project // Self-Produced
Joel Harrison & Anthony Pirog // Desert Solitaire // The Great Mirage // AGS Recordings
Joel Harrison & Anthony Pirog // It Slipped Through My Fingers // The Great Mirage // AGS
Joel Harrison & Anthony Pirog // Last Rose Of Summer // The Great Mirage // AGS
Trevor Dunn // Secours Meurtriers // Seances // Pyroclastic
Trevor Dunn // Restore All Things // Seances // Pyroclastic
Nina Simone (historical segment) // I Loves You Porgy // Gold // Verve Reissue
Nina Simone (historical segment) // Mississippi Goddam // Gold // Verve Reissue
Nina Simone (historical segment) // See Line Woman // Gold // Verve Reissue
Nina Simone (historical segment) // Ne Me Quitte Pas // Gold // Verve Reissue
Nina Simone (historical segment) // Strange Fruit // Gold // Verve Reissue
Nina Simone (historical segment) // Don't Explain // Gold // Verve Reissue
Nina Simone (historical segment) // Images // Gold // Verve Reissue
Nina Simone (historical segment) // Take Me to The Water // Gold // Verve Reissue
Nina Simone (historical segment) // Four Women // Gold // Verve Reissue
*Melissa Pipe // Complainte du Vent // Of What Remains // ODD SOUND
*Melissa Pipe // La Part Des Anges // Of What Remains // ODD SOUND
*Melissa Pipe // In Due Time // Of What Remains // ODD SOUND
Cory Smythe // Liquiform 1 // Smoke Gets In... // Pyroclastic
Cory Smythe // Smoke Gets In ...1 // Smoke Gets In... // Pyroclatsic
Emiliano Sampiao // Between Dances // We Have A Dream // Self-Released
Billy Childs // Master Of The Game // The Winds Of Change // Mack Avenue
Billy Childs // Crystal Properies // The Winds Of Change // Mack Avenue
Kneebody // The Non-Profit Prince Of Lexington // Live At Le Crescent // Edition
April 12th, 2023
(Last week was an archived edition as I could not get to the station)
Today I dedicated my show to the memory of a man who was an amazing part of the arts community in Winnipeg and who died on Monday. His name is Danny Schur - perhaps best known for creating the musical and movie called Strike, referencing the 1919 Winnipeg general strike. His legacy will live on.
Trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith started today, followed by saxophonists Marius Neset and Ingrid Laubrock. Then pianist Benoit Delbecq, Canadian icon Jane Bunnett and the band Maqueque, trombonist William Carn and vibraphonist Patricia Brennan. The historical segment was classic trumpet album from 1970 by Fred Hubbard. Thinking of Danny Schur, the last piece was called Heroyam Slava - Ukrainian for "Glory To the Heroes".
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Wadada Leo Smith // Ntozake // Fire Illuminations // Kabell Records
Marius Neset // Hearts // Happy // ACT
Marius Neset // Island // Happy // ACT
Marius Neset // Diamonds // Happy // ACT
Ingrid Laubrock // Anticipation // The Last Quiet Place // Pyroclastic
Ingrid Laubrock // Grammy Season // The Last Quiet Place // Pyroclastic
Benoit Delbecq // Havn En Havre // The Weight Of Light // Pyroclastic
Benoit Delbecq // Chemin Sur Le Crest // The Weight Of Light // Pytoclastic
Benoit Delbecq // Au Fil De La Parole // The Weight Of Light // Pyroclastic
*Jane Bunnett And Maqueque // Sierra // Playing With Fire // Linus Entertainment
*Jane Bunnett And Maqueque // Daniela's Theme // Playing With Fire // Linus
*Jane Bunnett And Maqueque // A God Unknown // Playing With Fire // Linus
Freddie Hubbard (historical segment) // Red Clay // Red Clay // CTI
Freddie Hubbard (historical segment) // Delphia // Red Clay // CTI
Freddie Hubbard (historical segment) // Suite Sioux // Red Clay // CTI
Freddie Hubbard (historical segment) // The Intrepid Fox // Red Clay // CTI
*William Carn // Breathe In // Choices // Self-Produced
*William Carn // The Inertia Of Complacency // Choices // Self-Produced
*William Carn // Heroyam Slava // Choices // Self-Produced
*William Carn // Get Up // Choices // Self-Produced
Patricia Brennan // Robbin // More Touch // Pyroclastic
Patricia Brennan // Sizigia // More Touch // Pyroclastic
*William Carn // Heroyam Slava // Choices // Self-Produced
March 29th, 2023
Guitarist Will Bernard started today. Then Montreal pianist Jean-Michel Pilc, saxophonist Chris Potter, trumpeter Jacques Kuba Seguin, alto player Luis Deniz. the Long Gone Quartet pianist Billy Childs and the duet of pianists Hilario Duran and David Virelles. The historical segment was classic John Coltrane, the only jazz musician to be venerated as a saint.
Artist Track Title Album Label
Will Bernard // Poor Man's Speedball // Pond Life // Independent
Will Bernard // Type A // Pond Life // Independent
Will Bernard // Surds // Pond Life // Independent
*Jean-Michel Pilc // All The Things You Are // Alive (2) // Justin Time
Chris Potter // Olha Maria // Got The Keys To The Kingdom // Edition
Chris Potter // Got The Keys... // Got The Keys.. // Edition
*Jacques Kuba Seguin // Rencontre Au Berceau // Parfum No. 1 // ODD SOUND
*Jacques Kuba Seguin // Je Suis Lá // Parfum No. 1 // ODD SOUND
*Jacques Kuba Seguin // Ephemere // Parfum No. 1 // ODD SOUND
*Jacques Kuba Seguin // Candeur // Parfum No. 1 // ODD SOUND
John Coltrane (historical segment) // A Love Supreme Pt. 1 //The Very Best Of... // Impulse
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Naima // The Very Best... // Impulse
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Afro-Blue // The Very Best... // Impulse
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Impressions // The Very Best... // Impulse
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Alabama // The Very Best... // Impulse
*Luis Deniz // Dutch Flower // El Tinajon // Modica Music
*Luis Deniz // Strong And Together // El Tinajon // Modica Music
*Luis Deniz // Conga Para Florida // El Tinajon // Modica Music
Long Gone Quartet // Rejoice // Long Gone // Nonesuch
Billy Childs // The Great Western Loop // The Winds Of Change // Mack Avenue
Billy Childs // The End Of Innocence // The Winds Of Change // Mack Avenue
*Hiloario Duran & David Virelles // Punto Cubano #1. // Front Street Duets // Alma Records
March 22nd, 2023
Welcome to Spring - the historical segment was Bill Evans album You Must Believe in Spring. To start was Toronto trombonist William Carn. Then the groups Kneebody and Pretzil Stex, Pianist Satoko Fujii's group Kaze with laptop expert Ikue Mori. Then two versions of the same tune - first by the guitars of John Abercrombie and John Parricelli, and then by pianist Bill Evans as a segue to the historical segment. The guitars of Joel Harrison and Anthony Pirog, then the guitar of Avi Granite, and vibraphonist Patricia Brennan rounded out the show.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*William Carn // Get Up // Choices // Self-Produced
*William Carn // Goodbye Old Friend // Choices // Self-Produced
*William Carn // The Gift // Choices // Self-Produced
Kneebody // Spectra // Live At Le Crescent // Edition
Kneebody // Drum Battle // Live At Le Crescent // Edition
*Pretzil Stex // Listen Linda // Garden Variety // Ropeadope
*Pretzil Stex // Nightinveils // Garden Variety // Ropeadope
*Pretzil Stex // We Do Know The Time // Garden Variety // Ropeadope
Kaze & Ikue Mori // Masoandro Mitsaka // Crustal Movement // Circum/Libra
John Abercrombie et al // Love Theme From Spartacus // It Takes Two // CAM Jazz
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Love Theme From Spartacus // Bill Evans' Finest Hour // Verve/UMG
Bill Evans (historical segment) // B Minor Waltz // You Must Believe In Spring // WarnerBros.
Bill Evans (historical segment) // You Must Believe In Spring // You Must Believe... // Warner Bros.
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Gary's Theme // You Must Believe... // Warner Bros.
Bill Evans (historical segment) // We Will Meet Again // You Must Believe... // Warner Bros.
Bill Evans (historical segment) // The Peacocks // You Must Believe... // Warner Bros.
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Freddie Freeloader // You Must Believe... // Warner Bros.
Joel Harrison & Anthony Pirog // The Great Mirage // The Great Mirage // AGS Recordings
Joel Harrison & Anthony Pirog // Critical Conversation // The Great Mirage // AGS Recordings
Joel Harrison & Anthony Pirog // There's Never Enough Time // The Great Mirage // AGS Recordings
*Avi Granite // Crushing Beans // Operator // Pet Mantis Records
*Avi Granite // Voracious // Operator // Pet Mantis Records
*Avi Granite // My Sunken Ship // Operator // Pet Mantis Records
Patricia Brennan // Convergences // More Touch // Pyroclastic
Patricia Brennan // Robbin (partial only) // More Touch // Pyroclastic
March 15th, 2023
Saxophonist Chris Potter started today. Then pianist/composer Satoko Fujii with guitarist Otomo Yoshihide, pianists Jean-Michel Pilc and Billy Childs, soprano and flute player Jane Bunnett and her women's band Maqueque, Australian pianist Andrea Keller, bassist Lauren Falls and saxophonist James Brandon Lewis. The historical segment was the one and only Dizzy Gillespie.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title album Label
Chris Potter // You Gotta Move // Got The Keys To The Kingdom // Edition
Satoko Fujii & Otomo Yoshihide // Perpetual Motion IV //Perpetual Motion // Ayler Records
*Jean-Michel Pilc // Freedom Jazz // Alive (2) // Justin Time
*Jean-Michel Pilc // Eleanor Rigby // Alive (2) // Justin Time
Billy Childs // The Winds Of Change // The Winds Of Change // Mack Avenue
Dizzy Gillespie (historical segment) // Manteca // Verve Jazz Masters 10: Dizzy Gillespie // Verve
Dizzy Gillespie (historical segment) // November Afternoon // Verve Jazz Masters ... // Verve
Dizzy Gillespie (historical segment) // A Night In Tunisia // Verve Jazz Masters... // Verve
Dizzy Gillespie (historical segment) // Trumpet Blues // Verve Jazz Masters... // Verve
Dizzy Gillespie (historical segment) // Swing Low... // Compact Jazz // Verve
Dizzy Gillespie (historical segment) // Cool Breeze // Compacrt Jazz // Verve
*Jane Bunnett & Maqueque // Human Race // Playing With Fire // Linus Entertainment
*Jane Bunnett & Maqueque // Tempus Fugit // Playing With Fire // Linus
Andrea Keller // Treasured Angels // Curates Monday Nights At The Jazzlab: Volume 3 PATSy // Self-Produced
Andrea Keller // Broken Reflection // Curates Monday Nights... // Self-Produced
*Lauren Falls // Disagree To Disagree // A Little Louder Now // Self-Produced
*Lauren Falls // T.T.B, // A Little Louder Now // Self-Produced
James Brandon Lewis // Molecular // MSM Molecular Systemic Music Live // Pyroclastic
March 8th, 2023
Ironically, last week I played some Wayne Shorter and commented on how nice it was that the "master" was still among us. Then of course came Thursday last week and Shorter was gone. Today after the first albums to cover some current releases, the final two hours or so were devoted to a tribute to the great Wayne Shorter. Subjectively chosen from his huge body of work, I tried to cover some of the important music gifted to us by this extraordinary man. Trumpeter Jacques Cuba Seguin started, followed by guitarist Will Bernard and violinist Don Macdonald.. After that, it was Shorter. Thanks for the memories....
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Jacques Kuba Seguin // La Danse Du Hasard // Perfume No. 1 // ODD Sound
*Jacques Kuba Seguin // Promesse De Souvenirs // Perfume No. 1 // ODD Sound
Will Bernard // Moving Target // Pond Life // Independent
Will Bernard // That Day // Pond Life // Independent
Will Bernard // Motooz // Pond Life // Independent
Will Bernard // Lake Of Greater Remnants // Pond Life // Independent
*Don Macdonald // Bembe // Shifting Sands // Bandcamp
*Don Macdonald // Atacama // Shifting Sands // Bandcamp
*Don Macdonald // Homecoming // Shifting Sands // Bandcamp
Wayne Shorter // JuJu // JuJu // Blue Note
Wayne Shorter // Black Nile // The Classic Blue Note Recordings // Blue Note
Wayne Shorter // Speak No Evil // The Classic ... // Blue Note
Wayne Shorter // Infant Eyes // The Classic... // Blue note
Wayne Shorter // Witch Hunt // The Classic... // Blue Note
Wayne Shorter // Footprints // The Classic... // Blue Note
Miles Davis // Nefertiti // Miles Smiles // Columbia
Miles Davis // Footprints // Miles Smiles // Columbia
Weather Report // Birdland // Heavy Weather // Columbia
Weather Report // A Remark You Made // Heavy Weather // Columbia
Wayne Shorter // Zero Gravity To The 10th Power // Withourt A Net // Blue Note
Weather Report // Thanks For The Memory // 8:30 // Sony BMG
Miles Davis // Sanctuary // Bitches Brew // Columbia
March 1st, 2023
A great new album by saxophonist Chris Potter started today. Then pianist Jean-Michel Pilc, drummer/leader Ernesto Cervini, saxophonist Wayne Shorter with the Grammy solo from this year, pianist Jan Lundgren, saxophonist George Winstone with guitarist Ben Monder, and the Leap Day Trio. The historical segment was the 1964 live album with Miles Davis.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Chris Potter // Klactoveedsedstene // Got The Keys To The Kingdom // Edition
Chris Potter // Blood Count // Got The Keys To The Kingdom // Edition
*Jean-Michel Pilc // Alive // Alive (1) // Justin Time
*Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop // The Libertine // Rev // Anzic
*Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop // Granada Bus // Rev // Anzic
*Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop // No Rain // Rev // Anzic
Wayne Shorter et al // Endangered Species // Live At The Detroit Jazz Festival // Candid
Jan Lundgren // Gladjen Blomster // Into The Night // ACT
Jan Lundgren // Asta // Into The Night // ACT
Jan Lundgren // Preambule // Into The Night // ACT
Miles Davis (historical segment) // All Blues // My Funny Valentine... // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // So What // My Funny Valentine... // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Walkin' // My Funny Valentine... // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Seven Steps To Heaven // My Funny Valentine... // Columbia
George Winstone/Ben Monder // Part VIII // Odysseus // Self-Released
George Winstone/Ben Monder // Part IX // Odysseus // Self-Released
Leap Day Trio // Dewey Spirit // Live At The Cafe Bohemia // Giant Step Arts
The last two weeks were CKUW's annual Fundrive to raise money to continue this great community radio station. The items below were played often as background to Fundrive pitches and little background info was offered. I'm delighted to say that over the two weeks Voyage raised just over $2500 for the station. Thanks to all who contributed. Next week will be back to "normal".
February 15th, 2023
Stan Getz // Voyage // Voyage // Blackhawk
Wayne Shorter // Endangered Species // Live At The Detroit Jazz Festival // Candid
*Ernesto Cervini // Three Pines // Joy // TPR
*Ernesto Cervini // Surprised By Joy // Joy // TPR
Miles Davis // My Funny Valentine // 1964 Concert //Columbia
Jonathan and Darlene Edwards // Take The A Train // ...Greatest Hits // Corinthian
Duke Ellington // Take The A Train // Ellington Uptown // Columbia
George Winstone & Ben Monder // Part I // Odysseus // Self-Released
George Winstone & Ben Monder // Part II // Odysseus // Self-Released
George Winstone & Ben Monder // Part III // Odysseus // Self-Released
John Coltrane // Naima // Giant Steps // Impulse
John Coltrane // Giant Steps // Giant Steps // Impulse
Joey Alexander // Giant Steps // My Favorite Things // Motema
Maria Schneider // Wrygly // Evanescence // ArtistShare
February 22nd 2023
Manny Albam // Minor Matters // Jazz Greats Of Our Time // MCA Records
Quinsin Nachoff // Toy Piano Meditation // Flux // Whirlwind
Miles Davis // Teo // Someday My Prince... // Columbia
Stan Kenton // Fuego Cubano // Cuban Fire // Capitol
Stan Kenton // La Suerte De Los Tontos // Cuban Fire // Capitol
*WJO // Hope Shadow Twisting Ways Part 4 // Twisting Ways // WJO Music
Jonathan And Darlene Edwards // Stayin' Alive // ...Greatest Hits // Corinthian
Maria Schneider // A World Lost // Data Lords // ArtistShare
*Pretzil Stix // Alone Together // Garden Variety // Ropeadope
*Pretzil Stix // We Do Know The Time // Garden Variety // Ropeadope
Chick Corea/Gary Burton // Crystal Silence // Crystal Silence // ECM
Miles Davis // Someday My Prince... (partial only) // Someday My Prince... // Columbia
February 8th, 2023
Winnipeg born drummer Curtis Nowosad started today with four tracks - two from each recent albums - one "straight" so to speak, the other a remix of the same playlist. Then the Long Gone Quartet (Redman, Mehldau, Blade, McBride), Juno nominated (William)Carn (Tara)Davidson 9, pianist Cory Smythe getting smoke in his eyes, Juno nominated bassist Lauren Falls, Juno nominated alto player Luis Deniz and vibraphonist Patricia Brennan. The historical segment was a request from a long-time listener for the iconic Hot Club Of France, I was happy to oblige.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Curtis Nowosad // See Line Woman // CNRMXD // Sessionheads
*Curtis Nowosad // See Line Woman // Curtis Nowosad // Sessionheads
*Curtis Nowosad // Never Forget What They Did To Fred Hampton // CNRMXD // Sessionheads
*Curtis Nowosad // Never Forget... // Curtis Nowosad // Sessionheads
Long Gone Quartet // Kite Song // Long Gone // Nonesuch
Long Gone Quartet // Ship To Shore // Long Gone // Nonesuch
*Carn Davidson 9 // A Mother's Song // The History Of Us // Three Pines
*Carn Davidson 9 // Home // The History Of Us // Three Pines
Cory Smythe // Smoke Gets In Your Eyes 4 // Smoke Gets In Your Eyes // Pyroclastic
Cory Smythe // Smoke Gets... 5 // Smoke Gets... // Pyroclastic
Cory Smythe // Smoke Gets...6 // Smoke Gets... // Pyroclastic
Cory Smythe // Smoke Gets...7 // Smoke Gets... // Pyroclastic
*Lauren Falls // A Little Louder Now // A Little Louder Now // Self-Produced
*Lauren Falls // Jupiter // A Little Louder Now // Self-Produced
Hot Club Of France // Swing From Paris // The Very Best Of.. // Alto 2
Hot Club Of France // Ain't Misbehavin' // The Very Best Of... // Alto 2
Hot Club Of France // Lisa // The Very Best Of... // Alto 2
Hot Club Of France // Limehouse Blues // The Very Best Of... // Alto 2
Hot Club Of France // Night And Day // The Very Best Of... // Alto 2
Hot Club Of France // Billets Doux // The Very Best Of... // Alto 2
Hot Club Of France // It Don't Mean A Thing... / The Very Best Of... // Alto 2
Hot Club Of France // Swing 39 // The Very Best Of... // Alto 2
Hot Club Of France // China Boy // The Very Best Of... // Alto 2
Hot Club Of France // I Got Rhythm // The Very Best Of... // Alto 2
Hot Club Of France // Belleville // The Very Best Of... // Alto 2
Hot Club Of France // Them There Eyes // The Very Best Of... // Alto 2
Hot Club Of France // St Louis Blues // The Very Best Of... // Alto 2
*Luis Deniz // Entre Dos Ideas // El Tinajon // Modica Music
*Luis Deniz // Bolero // El Tinajon // Modica Music
*Luis Deniz // Gesture // El Tinajon // Modica Music
Patricia Brennan // Space For Hour // More Touch // Pyroclastic
February 1st, 2023
As usual there was great current jazz today, with a bit of a "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" celebration with the historic Mingus segment plus two other versions. Norwegian saxophonist Marius Nest started, followed by pianist Satoko Fujii., Toronto's Juno nominated leader Ernesto Cervini, pianist Benoit Delbecq, pianist Jean-Michel Pilc, guitarist Will Bernard and Saxophonist Noah Preminger.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Marius Neset // The Unknown // Happy // ACT
Marius Neset // A Hand To Hold // Happy // ACT
Marius Neset // Kingdom // Happy // ACT
Satoko Fujii // One Hundred Dreams Part 4 // Hyaku: One Hundred Dreams // Libra
Satoko Fujii // One Hundred Dreams Part 5 // Hyaku: One Hundred Dreams // Libra
*Ernesto Cervini // Sandalwood And Rosewater // Joy // TPR Records
*Ernesto Cervini // Clara // Joy // TPR Records
*Ernesto Cervini // Roar And Havoc // Joy // TPR Records
Benoit Delbecq // The Loop Of Chicago // The Weight Of Light // Pyroclastic
Benoit Delbecq // Anamorphoses // The Weight Of Light // Pyroclastic
Charles Mingus (historical segment) // Boogie Stop Shuffle // Mingus Ah Um // Columbia
Charles Mingus (historical segment) // Better Git It In Your Soul // Mingus Ah Um // Columbia
Charles Mingus (historical segment) // Goodbye Pork Pie Hat // Mingus Ah Um // Columbia
Jeff Beck // Goodbye Pork Pie Hat // Best Of Beck // Epic
Joni Mitchell // Goodbye Pork Pie Hat // Mingus // A&M
*Jean-Michel Pilc // All Blues // Alive (1) // Justin Time
Will Bernard // Still Drinkin? // Pond Life // Independent
Will Bernard // Pond Life // Pond Life // Independent
Will Bernard // Four Is More // Pond Life // Independent
Noah Preminger // Some Other Time // Some Other Time // Newvelle
Noah Preminger // Melancholia // Some Other Time // Newvelle
Noah Preminger // Boots Of Spanish Leather // Some Other Time // Newvelle
Charles Mingus // Pussy Cat Dues // Mingus Ah Um // Columbia
January 25th, 2023
Some neat new tracks today and a classic historical segment by Ornate Coleman. Saxophonist James Brandon Lewis started. Then Montreal pianist Kate Wyatt, New Zealand pianist Darren Pickering, pianist Cory Smythe letting smoke get in his eyes, French soprano player Emile Parisien, vibraphonist Patricia Brennan, Toronto Trombonist William Corn and saxophonist Jon Irabagon. Lots of variety.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
James Brandon Lewis // Helix // MSM Molecular Systemic Music Live // Pyroclastic
*Kate Wyatt // Antepenultimate // Artifact // Self-Released
*Kate Wyatt // Duet // Artifact // Self-Released
Darren Pickering // Simjple Ballad // Small Worlds Volume 1 // Rattle
Darren Pickering // Moody 7 // Small Worlds Volume 1 // Rattle
Darren Pickering // In The Know(er) // Small Worlds Volume 1 // Rattle
Cory Smythe // Smoke Gets In Your Eyes 3 // Smoke Gets... // Pyroclastic
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Lonely Woman // The Shape Of Jazz To Come // Atlantic
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Eventually // The Shape... // Atlantic
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Peace // The Shape... // Atlantic
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Focus On Sanity // The Shape... // Atlantic
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Congeniality // The Shape... // Atlantic
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Chronology // The Shape... // Atlantic
Emile Parisien // Prayer 4 Peace // Louise // ACT
Emile Parisien // Madagascar 2 // Louise // ACT
Patricia Brennan // Sizigia (Syzygy) // More Touch // Pyroclastic
Patricia Brennan // And There Was Light // More Touch // Pyroclastic
Patricia Brennan // Unquiet Respect // More Touch // Pyroclastic
*William Carn // The Inertia Of Complacency // Choices // Self-Produced
*William Carn // Heroyam Slava // Choices // Self-Produced
*William Carn // Get Up // Choices // Self-Produced
Jon Irabagon // Mammoth // Rising Sun // Irabbagast Records
January 18th, 2023
Vancouver's Hard rubber Orchestra started today. Then bassist Roberto Occhipinti, the band Kneebody, a beautiful duet album with Saxophonist George Winstone and guitarist Ben Monder, a preview track by pianist Nick Maclean, trumpeter Michael Sarian, alto player Luis Deniz and bassist Trevor Dunn. The historical segment was a 1971 concert with the main musicians from the Creed Taylor CTI label.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Hard Rubber Orchestra // Source Code // Iguana // Redshift Music
*Hard Rubber Orchestra // A Bilateral, A Symmetry // Iguana // Redshift Music
*Roberto Occhipinti // Three Man Crew // The Next Step // Modica Music
*Roberto Occhipinti // Opus Pocus // The Next Step // Modica Music
*Roberto Occhipinti // Steveland // The Next Step // Modica Music
Kneebody // Uprising // Live At Le Crescent // Edition
George Winstone & Ben Monder // Part VI // Odysseus // Self-Released
George Winstone & Ben Monder // Part VII // Odysseus // Self-Released
California Concert (historical segment) // Fire And Rain // The Hollywood Palladium // CTI
California Concert (historical segment) // Red Clay // The Hollywood Palladium // CTI
California Concert (historical segment) // So What // The Hollywood Palladium // CTI
*Nick Maclean // Road Warrior // Convergence // Browntasaurus
Michael Sarian // Picklepuss Romp // Living At The End Of The World // ears&eyes Records
Michael Sarian // Regarding Kobe // Living At The End Of The World // ears&eyes Records
*Luis Deniz // Reflexiones // El Tinajon // Modica Music
*Luis Deniz // La Ceiba De Mayuya // El Tinajon // Modica Music
*Luis Deniz // Rumba Para Camaguey // El Tinajon // Modica Music
Trevor Dunn // 1733 // Seances // Pyroclastic
Trevor Dunn // The Asylum's Guilt // Seances // Pyroclastic
California Concert // Sugar // The Hollywood Palladium // CTI
January 11th, 2023
Some fine new jazz today, starting with the quirky Winnipeg band Pretzil Stex. Then guitarist Will Bernard, The Bad Plus, now a quartet, Norwegian saxophonist Marius Nest, pianist Jean-Michel Pilc, drummer/leader Ernesto Cervini, pianist Joey Alexander and the Long Gone Quartet. The historical segment was a classic Oliver Nelson album from 1961.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Pretzil Stex // Garden Variety // Garden Variety // Ropeadope
*Pretzil Stex // If I Should Lose You // Garden Variety // Ropeadope
Will Bernard // Poor Man's Speedball // Pond Life // Independent
Will Bernard // Type A // Pond Life // Independent
Will Bernard // Surds // Pond Life // Independent
The Bad Plus // Stygian Pools // The Bad Plus // Edition
The Bad Plus // In The Bright Future // The Bad Plus // Edition
The Bad Plus // The Dandy // The Bad Plus // Edition
Marius Neset // Happy // Happy // ACT
Marius Neset // Wildlife // Happy // ACT
Marius Neset // Good Night // Happy // ACT
Oliver Nelson (historical segment) // Stolen Moments // The Blues And The Abstract Truth // Impulse
Oliver Nelson (historical segment) // Hoe Down // The Blues.... // Impulse
Oliver Nelson (historical segment) // Cascades // The Blues.... // Impulse
Oliver Nelson (historical segment) // Yearnin' // The Blues.... // Impulse
Oliver Nelson (historical segment) // Butch And Butch // The Blues.... // Impulse
Oliver Nelson (historical segment) // Teenie's Blues // The blues.... // Impulse
*Jean-Michel Pilc // Nardis // Alive 1 // Justin Time
*Ernesto Cervini // Three Pines // Joy // TPR Records
*Ernesto Cervini // Surprised By Joy // Joy // TPR Records
*Ernesto Cervini // Myrna // Joy // TPR Records
Joey Alexander // Winter Blues // Origin // Mack Avenue
Joey Alexander // Promise Of Spring // Origin // Mack Avenue
Joey Alexander // Angel Eyes // Origin // Mack Avenue
Long Gone Quartet // Long Gone // Long Gone // Nonesuch
January 4th,, 2023
Some examples from. some of my favourite albums of 2022 today, starting with French soprano player Emile Parisien. Then saxophonist Chet Doxas, pianist Gentiane MG, the band called Kneebody, vibraphonist Patricia Brennan, the WJO and Saxophonist George Winstone with guitarist Ben Monder. The historical segment was a classic acoustic Miles Davis from 1961. Today was show #1140.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Emile Parisien // Memento Pt. I // Louise // ACT
Emile Parisien // Memento Pt. II // Louise // ACT
Emile Parisien // Memento Pt. III // Lousie // ACT
*Chet Doxas // The Slopes Of Saint-Tites-Des-Caps // Rich In Symbols II // Justin Time
*Chet Doxas // Snow Clouds // Rich In Symbols II // Justin Time
*Gentiane MG // Little Tree // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR Records
*Gentiane MG // Burning Candle // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR Records
*Gentiane MG // Epilogue // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR Records
Kneebody // Just To Be // Live At Le Crescent // Edition
Kneebody // The Non-Profit Prince Of Lexington // Live At Le Crescent // Edition
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Someday My Prince Will Come // Someday My Prince Will Come // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Old Folks // Someday... // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Pfrancing // Someday... // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Drad-Dog // Someday... // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Teo // Someday... // Columbia
Patricia Brennan // Convergences // More Touch // Pyroclastic
Patricia Brennan // Robbin // More Touch // Pyroclastic
*WJO // Shadows // Voices: A Musical Heritage // WJO Music
*WJO // Choro Para Amazonia // Voices: A Musical Heritage // WJO Music
George Winstone/Ben Monder // Part IV // Odysseus // Self-Released
George Winstone/Ben Monder // Part V // Odysseus // Self-Released
The Bad Plus // Stygian Pools (partial only) // The Bad Plus // Edition
December 28th, 2022
Some very funky music today, along with the usual range of styles. Bassist Trevor Dunn started. Then Winnipeg born drummer Curtis Nowosad with a "double play" of tunes from a CD from several years ago and a remix album of the same playlist, guitarist Matt Greenwood, pianist Cory Smythe getting smoke in his eyes, pianist Satoko Fujii from her new 100th album, guitarist Bill Frisell, saxophonist James Brandon Lewis and trombonist John Yao. The historical segment was basically a request from a listener - classic Mahavishnu Orchestra. Always glad to do requests when they meet the show's mandate.
Happy New Year everyone - here's hoping it fixes some of the mess left by 2022.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Trevor Dunn // Secours Meurtriers // Seances // Pyroclastic
Trevor Dunn // Restore All Things // Seances // Pyroclastic
*Curtis Nowosad // Hard Times Killing Floor Blues // CNRMXD // Sessionheads United
*Curtis Nowosad // Hard Times Killing Floor Blues // Curtis Nowosad // Sessionheads
*Curtis Nowosad // Blues 4 Colin K // CNRMXD // Sessionheads
*Curtis Nowosad // Blues 4 Colin K // Curtis Nowosad // Sessionheads
*Matt Greenwood // Constellations // Atlas // Self-Released
*Matt Greenwood // Dehyah // Atlas // Self-Released
*Matt Greenwood // Atlas // Atlas // Self-Released
Cory Smythe // Liquiform 2 // Smoke Gets In Your Eyes // Pyroclastic
Cory Smythe // Combusrion 2 // Smoke Gets... // Pyroclastic
Cory Smythe // Smoke Gets...2 // Smoke Gets... // Pyroclastic
Mahavishnu Orchestra (historical segment) // Meeting Of The Spirits // The Essential Mahavishnu Orchestra // Columbia
Mahavishnu Orchestra (historical segment) // A Lotus On Irish Streams // The Essential... // Columbia
Mahavishnu Orchestra (historical segment) // Awakening // The Essential... // Columbia
Mahavishnu Orchestra (historical segment) // You Know, You Know // The Essential... // Columbia
Mahavishnu Orchestra (historical segment) // Birds Of Fire // The Essential... // Columbia
Mahavishnu Orchestra (historical segment) // Celestrial Terrestrial Commuters // The Essential... // Columbia
Satoko Fujii // One hundred Dreams Part 3 // Hyaku: One hundred Dreams // Libra
Bill Frisell // Always // Four // Blue Note
Bill Frisell // Good Dog, Happy Man // Four // Blue Note
Bill Frisell // Invisible // Four // Blue Note
Bill Frisell // Dog On A Roof // Four // Blue Note
James Brandon Lewis // A Lotus Speaks // MSM: Molecular... // Pyroclastic
John Yao // The Morphing Line // Off-Kilter // See Tao Recordings
John Yao // Off-Kilter // Off-Kilter // See Tao Recordings
December 21st, 2022
This was my annual Christmas show with interspersed Seasonal jazz along with the usual mix.. The Christmas tracks speak for themselves, but as well there was vibraphonist Patricia Brennan with a terrific new album, the "new" Bad Plus, saxophonist George Winstone with guitarist Ben Monder in a sneak preview of an album out next month, the band Kneebody, and trumpeter Michael Sarian. I've played Deck Us All With Boston Charlie on every Christmas show since the beginning. It's nice to have traditions.
All the best to all of you for the New Year.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Duke Ellington // Jingle Bells // Jingle Bell Swing // Columbia
Patricia Brennan // Convergence // More Touch // Pyroclastic
Patricia Brennan // Robbin // More Touch // Pyroclastic
*WJO // Take 5 Mary (You Deserve It) // Suite Messiah // WJO Music
*WJO // Two Scandinavian Folk Songs // Suite Messiah // WJO Music
The Bad Plus // You Won't See Me Before I Come Back // The Bad Plus // Edition
The Bad Plus // Sick Fire // The Bad Plus // Edition
Dave Brubeck // To Us Is Given // A Dave Brubeck Christmas // Telarc
Dave Brubeck // Run, Run, Run To Bethlehem // A Dave Brubeck Christmas // Telarc
*Ernesto Cervini // Lacoste // Joy // TPR Records
*Ernesto Cervini // Beauvoir // Joy // TPR Records
*Ernesto Cervini // I'm FINE // Joy // TPR Records
LH&R // Deck Us All With Boston Charlie // Jingle Bell Swing // Columbia
"""Hancock/Corea"" //" Deck The Halls // Jingle Bell Swing // Columbia
George Winstone & Ben Monder // Part IV // Odysseus // Self-Released
George Winstone & Ben Monder // Part V // Odysseus // Self-Released
Bugge Wesseltoft // It's Snowing On My Piano // It's Snowing On My Piano // ACT
Bugge Wesseltoft // In Dulce Jubilo // It's Snowing On My Piano // ACT
Bugge Wesseltoft // What Child Is This // It's Snowing On My Piano // ACT
Bugge Wesseltoft // Es Ist Ein Ros Esprungen // It's Snowing On My Piano // ACT
Kneebody // Spectra // Live At Le Crescent // Edition
Kneebody // Drum Battle // Live At Le Crescent // Edition
Michael Sarian // Living At The End Of The World // Living At The End Of The World // Edition
*Ernesto Cervini // Christmas Time Is Here // A Turboprop Christmas // Anzic
*Ernesto Cervini // Here Comes Santa Claus // A Turboprop Christmas // Anzic
*WJO // Hallelujah // Suite Messiah // WJO Miusic
December 14th, 2022
Saxophonist James Brandon Lewis started today from one of the very best albums of the year. Then guitarist Bill Frisell, drummer Mark Kelso, pianist Satoko Fujii from her 100th album, a Canadian band with The Ostara Project, iconic saxophonist Charles Lloyd, vibraphonist Dan McCarthy, and band leader Emiliano Sampaio. The historical segment was the classic Weather Report fusion album Heavy Weather
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
James Brandon Lewis // Breaking Code // MSM Molecular Systematic Music Live // Pyroclastic
Bill Frisell // Monroe // Four // Blue Note
Bill Frisell // Wise Woman // Four // Blue Note
Bill Frisell // Blues From Before // Four // Blue Note
*Mark Kelso // Rhythmajig // The Dragon's Tail // Factor
*Mark Kelso // The Huntress // The Dragon's Tail // Factor
Satoko Fujii // One Hundred Dreams Part Two // Hyajku: One Hundred Dreams // Libra
*The Ostara Project // Delta Sky // The Ostara Project // Cellar Live
*The Ostara Project // Storms And Oceans // The Ostara Project // Cellar Live
Weather Report (historical segment) // Birdland // Heavy Weather // Columbia
Weather Report (historical segment) // A Remark You Made //Heavy Weather // Columbia
Weather Report (historical segment) // Teen Town // Heavy Weather // Columbia
Weather Report (historical segment) // Harlequin // Heavy Weather // Columbia
Weather Report (historical segment) // Rumba Mama // Heavy Weather // Columbia
Weather Report (historical segment) // Palladium // Heavy Weather // Columbia
Weather Report (historical segment) // The Juggler // Heavy Weather // Columbia
Weather Report (historical segment) // Havona // Heavy Weather // Columbia
Charles Lloyd // Saraswati // Trios: Sacred Thread // Blue Note
Charles Lloyd // Kuti // Trios: Sacred Thread // Blue Note
Charles lloyd // Tales Of Rumi // Trios: Sacred Thread // Blue Note
*Dan McCarthy // Owl Farm // Songs Of The Doomed: Some Jaded, Atavistic Freakout // TPR Records
*Dan McCarthy // Gonzo Journalism Article #3 // Songs Of The Doomed...// TPR Records
*Dan McCarthy // Evening In Woody Creek // Songs Of The Doomed...// TPR Records
Emiliano Sampaio // New Old Paths // We Have A Dream // Self-Released
Emiliano Sampaio // Touching // We Have A Dream // Self-Released
Emiliano Sampaio // Between Dances (partial only) // We Have A Dream // Self-Released
December 7th, 2022
A "new" reunited quartet to start today with saxophonist Joshua Redman., pianist Brad Mehldau, bassist Christian McBride and drummer Brian Blade. Then the WJO with a brand new release, saxophonist Jon Irabagon, Montreal pianist Kate Wyatt, a preview of a stunning album to be released next month with saxophonist George Winstone and guitarist Ben Monder, the local quartet Pretzil Stex, the the new Bad Plus (3.0). The historical segment was a 1968 album, the first for Kenny Wheeler as leader - a tribute to Don Quixote.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Long Gone: Redman/Mehldau/McBride/Blade // Rejoice // Long Gone // Nonesuch
*WJO // Homenaje // Voices: A Musical Heritage // WJO Music
*WJO // The Living Mind // Voices: A Musical Heritage // WJO Music
*WJO // Oriri // Voices: A Musical Heritage // WJO Music
Jon Irabagon // Alliance // Rising Sun // Irabbagast Records
Jon Irabagon // Hoodootoo // Rising Sun // Irabbagast Records
*Kate Wyatt // A Flower Is A Lovesome Thing // Artifact // Self-Released
*Kate Wyatt // Lhotse Face // Artifact // Self-Released
Kenny Wheeler (historical segment) // Preamble // Windmill Tilter // Decca
Kenny Wheeler (historical segment) // Don The Dreamer // Windmill Tilter // Decca
Kenny Wheeler (historical segment) // Sweet Dulcinea Blue // Windmill Tilter // Decca
Kenny Wheeler (historical segment) // Bachelor Sam // Windmill Tilter // Decca
Kenny Wheeler (historical segment) // Sancho // Windmill Tilter // Decca
Kenny Wheeler (historical segment) // The Cave Of Montesinos // Windmill Tilter // Decca
Kenny Wheeler (historical segment) // Don No More // Windmill Tilter // Decca
George Winstone/Ben Monder // Part I // Odysseus // Self-Released
George Winstone/Ben Monder // Part II // Odysseus // Self-Released
George Winstone/Ben Monder // Part III // Odysseus // Self-Released
*Pretzil Stex // Alone Together // Garden Variety // Ropeadope
*Pretzil Stex // The Bravest Chick // Garden Variety // Ropeadope
*Pretzil Stex // Chrysalis // Garden Variety // Ropeadope
The Bad Plus // Motivations II // The Bad Plus // Edition
The Bad Plus // Sun Wall // The Bad Plus // Edition
The Bad Plus // Not Even Close to Far Off (partial only) // The Bad Plus // Edition
November 30th. 2022
The quartet Kneebody started today with a new album recorded in France in 2019. Then pianist Gentiane MG from Quebec, trumpeter Michael Sarian, Canadian guitarist Harry Bartlett, pianist Cory Smythe, vibraphonist Patricia Brennan, Winnipeg born drummer Curtis Nowosad and the remarkable pianist/composer/leader Satoko Fujii with her 100th album as leader. The historical segment was bassist Dave Holland's 1987 album The Razor's Edge.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Kneebody // Uprising // Live At Le Crescent // Edition
*Gentiane MG // Contemplating Joy // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR Records
*Gentiane MG // Little Tree // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR Records
Michael Sarian // Oysters // Living At The End Of The World // ears&eyes Records
Michael Sarian // Maverick Road //Living At The End Of The World // ears&eyes Records
*Harry Bartlett // Burgess Falls // Wildwood // harreybartlettmusic
*Harry Bartlett // Circle Of Moss And Fire Smoke // Wildwood // harrybartlettmusic
*Harry Bartlett // Snowfall On Sword Ferns // Wildwood // harrybartlettmusic
Cory Smythe // Liquiform 1 // Smoke Gets In Your Eyes // Pyroclastic
Cory Smythe // Combustionj 1 // Smoke Gets In Your Eyes // Pyroclastic
Cory Smythe // Smoke Gets In Your Eyes 1 // Smoke Gets In Your Eyes // Pyroclastic
Dave Holland (historical segment) // Brother Ty // The Razor's Edge // ECM
Dave Holland (historical segment) // Vedana // The Razor's Edge // ECM
Dave Holland (historical segment) // The Razor's Edge // The Razor's Edge // ECM
Dave Holland (historical segment) // Blues For C.M. // The Razor's Edge // ECM
Dave Holland (historical segment) // Vortex // The Razor's Edge // ECM
Patricia Brennan // Space For Hour // More Touch // Pyroclastic
*Curtis Nowosad // See Line Woman // CNRMXD // Sessionheads United
*Curtis Nowosad // See Line Woman // Curtis Nowosad // Sessionheads United
*Curtis Nowosad // Never Forget What They Did To Fred Hampton // CNRMXD // Sessionheads United
*Curtis Nowosad // Never Forget What They Did To Fred Hampton // Curtis Nowosad // Sessionheads Unite
Satoko Fujii // One Hundred Dreams: Part One // Hyaku: One Hundred Dreams // Libra
November 23rd, 2022
The new Bad Plus started today. Then the great local band Pretzil /Stex, saxophonist James Brandon Lewis, guitarist Bill Frisell, vibraphonist Dan McCarthy, bassist Trevor Dunn and trombonist John Yao. The historical segment was Miles Davis' Carnegie Hall concert from 1961.
Artist (*Canadian) Title Track Album Label
The Bad Plus // Stygian Pools // The Bad Plus // Edition
The Bad Plus // In The Bright Future // The Bad Plus // Edition
The Bad Plus // The Dandy // The Bad Plus // Edition
*Pretzil Stez // Nightinveils // Garden Variety // Ropeadope
*Pretzil Stex // Listen Linda // Garden Variety // Ropeadope
*Pretzil Stex // We doKnow The Time // Garden Variety // Ropeadope
James Brandon Lewis // Neosho // MSM Molecular Systematic Music Live // Pyroclastic
James Brandon Lewis // Loverly // MSM Molecular Systematic Music Live // Pyroclastic
Bill Frisell // Holiday // Four // Blue Note
Bill Frisell // Waltz For Hal Willner // Four // Blue Note
Bill Frisell // Lookout For Hope // Four // Blue Note
Miles Davis (historical segment) // So What // ...At Carnegie Hall // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Teo // ...At Carnegie Hall // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Walkin' // ...At Carnegie Hall // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Medley: The Meaning Of The Blues/Lament/New Rhumba // ...At Carnegie Hall // Columbia
*Dan McCarthy // What Limes? // Songs Of The Doomed, Some Jaded Atavistic Freakout // TPR Records
*Dan McCarthy // Strange Rumblings In Aztlan // Songs Of The Doomed.... // TPR Records
*Dan McCarthy // The High Water Mark // Songs Of The Doomed... // TPR Records
Trevor Dunn // Eschatology // Seances // Pyroclastic
Trevor Dunn // Thaumaturge // Seances // Pyroclastic
John Yao // Unfiltered // Off-Kilter // See Tao Recordings
John Yau // The Morphing Line // Off-Kilter // See Tao Recordings
John Yao // Interlude No, 2 // Off-Kilter // See Tao Recordings
Miles Davis // Someday My Prince... (partial) // ...At Carnegie Hall // Columbia
November 16th, 2022
The band called Kneebody started today. Then drummer Mark Kelso, Iconic reed player Charles Lloyd, vibraphonist Patricia Brennan, pianist Gentiane MG, saxophonist Chet Doxas, trumpeter Michael Sarian and a trio from Portland briefly; Exra Weiss piano, Jon Shaw bass and Tim DuRoche drums. The historical segment was a classic 1967 album, his first for Blue Note, by pianist McCoy Tyner, following his departure from the John Coltrane Quartet.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Kneebody // Just To Be // Live At Le Crescent // Edition
Kneebody // The Non-Profit Prince Of Lexington // Live At Le Crescent // Edition
*Mark Kelso // Slingshot // The Dragon's Tail // Factor
*Mark Kelso // The Dragon's Tail // The Dragon's Tail // Factor
Charles Lloyd // Desolation Sound // Trios: Sacred Thread // Blue Note
Charles Lloyd // Nachekita's Lament // Trios: Sacred Thread // Blue Note
Patricia Brennan // Unquiet Respect // More Touch // Pyroclastic
Patricia Brennan // More touch // More Touch // Pyroclastic
McCoy Tyner (historical segment) // Passion Dance // The Real McCoy // Blue Note
McCoy Tyner (historical segment) // Contemplation // The Real McCoy // Blue Note
McCoy Tyner (historical segment) // Four By Five // The Real McCoy // Blue Note
McCoy Tyner (historical segment) // Search For Peace // The Real McCoy // Blue Note
McCoy Tyner (historical segment) // Blues On The Corner // The Real McCoy // Blue Note
*Gentiane MG // The Moon, The Sun, The Truth.// Walls Made Of Glass // TPR Records
*Gentiane MG // Mesanges // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR Records
*Gentiane MG // Un Pied En Dehors Du Nid // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR Records
*Chet Doxas // Houses Of Ypres // Rich In Symbols II // Justin Time
*Chet Doxas // The Front Of Winter // Rich In Symbols II // Justin Time
Michael Sarian // Yis Ku Ghimetn Chim Gidi (I Don't Know Your True Value) // Living At The End Of The World // ears&eyes Records
Michael Sarian // The Pilgrim // Livi At The End Of The World // ears&eyes Records
Ezra Weiss/Jon Shaw/Tim DuRoche // Prayer From The Past Revisited (partial) // Amazing Life // PJCE REcords
November 9th, 2022
The asterisks will tell you it was an all Canadian show today. Drummer/composer Ernesto Cervini led us in. Then Quebec's Brulez Les Meubles and pianist Kate Wyatt, fascinating local involved album led by saxophonist Rosco Blur, vibraphonist Dan McCarthy, local band Pretzil Stex, Manitoba born bassist Miles Perkin, and pianist Florian Hoefner. The historical segment was a 1997 album with vocalist Christine Duncan.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Ernesto Cervini // Bella Bella // Joy // TPR Records
*Ernesto Cervini // Peter Morrow // Joy // TPR Records
*Ernesto Cervini // The Beautiful Mystery // Joy // TPR Records
*Ernesto Cervini // Ruth's Rosa // Joy // TPR Records
*Brulex Les Meubles // Fantomes Et Roses // Tardif // Tour de Bras
*Brulez Les Meubles // Nous Ne Savions Pas // L'Appel Du Vide // Tour de Bras
*Brulez Les Meubles // 16MM // L'Appel Du Vide // Tour de Bras
*Kate Wyatt // Artifact // Artifact // Self-Released
*Kate Wyatt // Short Stories // Artifact // Self-Released
*Rosco Blur // Refuse // Inside // Self-Produced
*Rosco Blur // Liquid Krishna // Inside // Self-Produced
*Rosco blur // Inside // Inside // Self-Produced
*Christine Duncan (historical segment) // Why So Blue // Different Standards // A Little Safetynet
*Christine Duncan (historical segment) // Indifferently // Different Standards // A Little Safetynet
*Christine Duncan (historical segment) // Under My Sky // Different Standards // A Little Safetynet
*Christine Duncan (historical segment) // Law Of The Blues // Different Standards // A Little Safetynet
*Christine Duncan (historical segment) // Greatland // Different Standards // A Little Safetynet
*Dan McCarthy // Irresponsible Gibberish // Songs Of The Doomed, Some Jaded Atavistic Freakout // TPR Records
*Dan McCarthy // We Were Somewhere Around Barstow // Songs Of The Doomed... // TPR Records
*Dan McCarthy // Fingdom Of Fear // Songs Of The Doomed... // TPR Records
*Pretzil Stex // Garden Variety // Garden Variety // Ropeadope
*Pretzil Stex // If I Should Lose You // Garden Variety // Ropeadope
*Miles Perkin // What Did You Expect // The Point In Question // Clean Feed
*Miles Perkin // The Point In Queston // The Point In Question // Clean Feed
*Florian Hoefner // The Day Everything Stopped // Desert Bloom // Alma
*Florian hoefner // The End Of The Tunnel (partial only) // Desert Bloom // Alma
November 2nd, 2022
A welcome back to Canadian drummer Barry Romberg to start today. Then bassist Trevor Dunn, the two pianos of Hilario Duran and David Virelles, guitarist Mary Halvorson, The Bad Plus (now a quartet), bassist Jeff benson with drummer Brian Blade and guitarist Romain Pilon, saxophonists Charles Lloyd and Jon Irabagon. The historical segment was a 1967 album by drummer Elvin Jones, just recently released for the first time.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Barry Romberg // Garden Party/Alt Blowing // The Way it is...Is The Way It Was // Romhog
*Barry Romberg // Requiem For America // The Way It Is...Is The Way It Was // Romhog
*Barry Romberg // Keith's Vamp // The Way It Is...Is The Way It Was // Romhog
Trevor Dunn // 1733 // Seances // Pyroclastic
Trevor Dunn // The Asylum's Guilt // Seances // Pyroclastic
*Hilario Duran & David Virelles // Guajira For Two Pianos // Front Street Duets // Alma Records
*Hilario Duran & David Virelles // Challenge // Front Street Duets // Alma Records
Mary Halvorson // Night Shift // Amaryllis // Nonesuch
Mary Halvorson // Anesthesia // Amaryllis // Nonesuch
Mary Halvorson // Nodding Yellow // Belladonna // Nonesuch
Mary Halvorson // Moonburn // Belladonna // Nonesuch
Elvin Jones (historical segment) // Gingerbread Boy // Revival: Live At Pookie's Pub // Blue Note
Elvin Jones (historical segment) // My Funny Valentine // Revival: Live At Pookie's Pub // Blue Note
Elvin Jones (historical segment) // M.E. // Revival: Live At Pookie's Pub // Blue Note
The Bad Plus // You Won't See Me Before I Come Back // The Bad Plus // Edition
The Bad Plus // Sick Fire // The Bad Plus // Edition
Jeff Denson/Brian Blade/Romain Pilon // Terre Intro // Finding Light // Ridgeway Records
Jeff Denson/Brian Blade/Romain Pilon // Terre // Finding Light // Ridgeway Records
Jeff Denson/Brian Blade/Romain Pilon // This Way Cooky // Finding Light // Ridgeway Records
Charles Lloyd // Kuan Lin //. Oceans // Blue Note
Jon Irabagon // Mammoth // Rising Sun // Irabbagast Records
October 26th, 2022
A new album by drummer Mark Kelso started today. Then another new release by Kneebody, a quirky "local" quartet called Pretzil Stex, guitarist Bill Frisell, Saxophonists Chet Doxas and James Brandon Lewis and trombonist John Yao. The historical segment was a classic free jazz album from 1966 with the iconic pianist Cecil Taylor.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album. Label
*Mark Kelso // Abakua Signal // The Dragon's Tail // Factor
*Mark Kelso // Project GMF // The Dragon's Tail // Factor
Kneebody // Specxtra // Live At Le Crescent // Edition
Kneebody // Drum Battle // Live At Le Crescent // Edition
*Pretzil Stex // Alone Together // Garden Variety // Ropeadope
*Pretzil Stex // The Bravest Chick... // Garden Variety // Ropeadope
*Pretzil Stex // Chrysalis // Garden Variety // Ropeadope
Bill Frisell // Dear Old Friend... // Four // Blue Note
Bill Frisell // Claude Utley // Four // Blue Note
Bill Frisell // The Pioneers // Four // Blue Note
Cecil Taylor (historical segment) // Enter, Evening // Unit Structures // Blue Note
Cecil Taylor (historical segment) // Unit Structures/As Of A Now/Section // Unit Structures // Blue Note
Cecil Taylor (historical segment) // Tales (8 Whisps) // Unit Structures // Blue Note
*Chet Doxas // Tree Trunk // Rich In Symbols II // Justin Time
*Chet Doxas // North Shore, Lake Superior // Rich In Symbols II // Justin Time
James Brandon Lewis // An Anguish Departed // MSM Molecular Systematic Music Live // Pyroclastic
James Brandon Lewis // Cesaire // MSM Molecular Systematic Music Live // Pyroclastic
John Yao // Interlude No. 1 // Off Kilter // See Tao Recordings
John Yao // Quietly // Off Kilter // See Tao Recordings
October 19th, 2022
the Quebec band Brulez Les Meubles (burn the furniture) started today. Then a trio with bassist Jeff Denson, drummer Brian Blade and guitarist Romain Pilon, pianist Florian Hoefner, the "new" The Bad Plus - now a piano less quartet - trombonist Marshall Gilkes, vibist Dan McCarthy with a wild new album, prodigy pianist Joey Alexander and a bit of the entertaining NY Afro Bop Alliance Big Band with Nutcracker Suite as Latin jazz. The historical segment was the 1968 classic Bill Evans album from the Montreux Jazz Festival.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Brulez Les Meubles // Amis Finalement // L'Appel Du Vide // Tour de Bras
*Brulez Les Meubles // L'Ampleur des Degats // L'Appel Du Vide // Tour de Bras
*Brulez Les Meubles // Carla // L'Appel Du Vide // Tour de Bras
Jeff Denson/Brian Blade/Romain Pilon // A Moment In Time // Finding Light // Ridgeway Records
Jeff Denson/Brian Blade/Romain Pilon // Sixto // Finding Light // Ridgeway Records
*Florian Hoefner // Shelter // Desert Bloom // Alma
*Florian Hoefner //` It's All Part Of The Plan // Desert Bloom // Alma
The Bad Plus // Motivations II // The Bad Plus // Edition
The Bad Plus // Sun Wall // The Bad Plus // Edition
The Bad Plus // Not Even Close To Far Off // The Bad Plus // Edition
Marshall Gilkes // Cyclic Journey Part III // Cyclic Journey // Alternate Side Records
Marshall Gilkes // Cyclic Journey Part VI // Cyclic Journey // Alternate Side Records
Marshall Gilkes // Cyclic Journey Part IX // Cyclic Journey // Alternate Side Records
Bill Evans (historical segment) // One For Helen // At The Montreux Jazz Festival // Verve
Bill Evans (historical segment) // A Sleeping Bee // At The Montreux Jazz Festival // Verve
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Nardis // At The Montreux Jazz Festival // Verve
Bill Evans (historical segment) // I Loves You Porgy // At The Montreux Jazz Festival // Verve
Bill Evans (historical segment) //Someday My Prince... // At The Montreux Jazz Festival // Verve
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Walkin' Up // At The Montreux Jazz Festival // Verve
*Dan McCarthy // Morning In Woody Creek // Songs Of The Doomed // TPR Records
*Dan McCarthy // Hell's Angels // Songs Of The Doomed // TPR Records
*Dan McCarthy // Some Jaded Atavistic Freakout // Songs Of The Doomed // TPR Records
Joey Alexander // Dear Autumn // Origin // Mack Avenue
Joey Alexander // Winter Blues // Origin // Mack Avenue
Joey Alexander // Promise Of Spring // Origin // Mack Avenue
New York Afro Bop Alliance Big Band // March // The Pan American Nutcracker Suite // Angelface Records
October 12th, 2022
Bassist Trevor Dunn started today to play the whole track sampled briefly last week. Then Canadian drummer Barry Romberg with a welcome return of his series of releases by his band Random Access, remarkable saxophonist James Brandon Alexander, iconic saxophonist Charles Lloyd, adventurous trumpeter Nate Wooley, Quebec pianist Kate Wyatt and saxophonist Chet Doxas. The historical segment was classic Thelonious Monk from 1967.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Trevor Dunn // Secours Meurtries // Seances // Pyroclastic
Trevor Dunn // Restore All Things // Seances // Pyroclastic
*Barry Romberg // We Want Miles Part 1 // The Way It Is...Is The Way It Was // Romhog
*Barry Romberg // We Want Miles Part 2 // The Way It Is...Is The Way It Was // Romhog
James Brandon Lewis // Of First Importance // MSM Molecular Systematic Music Live // Intakt
James Brandon Lewis // Molecular // MSM Molecular Systematic Music Live // Intakt
Nate Wooley // (.....) // Ancient Songs Of Burlap Heroes // Pyroclastic
Nate Wooley // I Am The Sea That Sings Of Dust // Ancient Songs Of Burlap Heroes // Pyroclastic
Charles Lloyd // Hagar Of The Inuits // Oceans // Blue Note
Charles Lloyd // Jaramillo Blues // Oceans // Blue Note
Thelonious Monk (historical segment) // Locomotive // Straight No Chaser // Columbia
Thelonious Monk (historical segment) // Straight No Chaser // Straight No Chaser // Columbia
Thelonious Monk (historical segment) // Japanese Folk Song (Tojo No Tsuli) // Straight No Chaser // Columbia
*Kate Wyatt // Antipenultimate // Artifact // Self-Released
*Kate Wyatt // Duet // Artifact // Self-Released
*Chet Doxas // The Jack Pine // Rich In Symbols // Justin Time
October 5th, 2022
Trombonist John Yao started with his three horn band called Triceratops, of course. then Toronto drummer/composer Ernesto Cervini from a neat new album paying tribute to mystery writer Louise Penny, saxophonist Jon Irabagon, Manitoba born bassist Miles Perkin, and then a group of interpretations of Coltrane's Giant Steps leading into the historical segment of the "original" Giant Steps album by Coltrane. from 1960. Then the Quebec band Brulez Les Meubles, pianist Gerald Clayton and a tiny bit of bassist Trevor Dunn.
One of the covers of Giant Steps was by the then 11 year old pianist Joey Alexander. I strongly recommend you go to Joey Alexander Giant Steps 2015 to watch this extraordinary 10 minutes..
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
John Yao // Below The High Rise // Off Kilter // See Tao Recordings
John Yao // Labyrinth // Off Kilter // See Tao Recordings
*Ernesto Cervini // Sandalwood And Rosewood // Joy // TPR Records
*Ernesto Cervini // Clara // Joy // TPR Records
*Ernesto Cervini // Roar And Havoc // Joy // TPR Records
Jon Irabagon // Sundance // Rising Sun // Irabbagast Records
Jon Irabagon // Bebop // Rising Sun // Irabbagast Records
*Miles Perkin // The Runaround // The Point In Question // Clean Feed
*Miles Perkin // Sdreaming // The Point In Question // Clean Feed
*Miles Perkin // It Takes Its Toll // The Point In Question // Clean Feed
Joey Alexander // Giant Steps // My Favorite Things // Motema Music
Woody Herman // Giant Steps // Giant Steps // Fantasy
Metheny/Grenadier/Stewart // Giant Steps // Trio 99-00 // Warner Bros
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Giant Steps // Giant Steps // Atlantic
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Cousin Mary // Giant Steps // Atlantic
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Countdown // Giant Steps // Atlantic
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Spiral // Giant Steps // Atlantic
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Syeeda's Song Flute // Giant Steps // Atlantic
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Naima // Giant Steps // Atlantic
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Mr. P.C. // Giant Steps // Atlantic
*Brulez Les Meubles // A Jazz Tune I Hope // Tardif // Tour De Bras
*Brulez Les Meubles // Malice // Tardif // Tour De Bras
*Brulez Les Meubles // Journee Pedagogique // Tardif // Tour De Bras
Gerald Clayton // Rip // Bells On Sand // Blue Note
Gerald Clayton // My Ideal 2 // Bells On Sand // Blue Note
Gerald Clayton // There Is Music Where You're Going My Friend // Bells On Sand // Blue Note
Trevor Dunn // Restore All Things (partial only) // Seances // Pyroclastic
September 28th, 2022
Saxophonist Charles Lloyd started today with the second of a planned three trio albums with different folks on each. Then saxophonist James Brandon Lewis from a fine new live album, Montreal pianist Gentiane MG with her lovely new release, drummer Barry Romberg with a new Random Access album after a multi-year hiatus, trumpeter Nate Wooley, the trio of Jeff Denson, Brian Blade and Romain Pilon, pianist Fl;orian Hoefner, baritone player Brian Landrus, and drummer Dafnis Prieto with vocalist Luciana Souza. The historical segment was a 1962 album with trumpeter Donald Byrd.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Charles Lloyd // The Lonely One // Trios: Ocean // Blue Note
James Brandon Lewis // Helix // MSM Molecular Systemic Music Live // Intakt
*Gentiane MG // Prologue // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR Records
*Gentiane MG // Flowers Laugh Without Uttering A Sound // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR Records
*Gentiane MG // Walls Made Of Glass // Walls Made Of Glass // TPR Records
*Barry Romberg // Garden Party // The Way It Is...Is The Way It Was // Romhog
*Barry Romberg // Rocks On Rocks // The Way It Is...Is The Way It Was // Romhog
Nate Wooley // (.......) // Ancient Songs Of Burlap Heroes // Pyroclastic
Nate Wooley // Returning To Drown Myself, Finally // Ancient Songs Of Burlap Heroes // Pyroclastic
Nate wooley // (........) // Ancient Songs Of Burlap Heroes // Pyroclastic
Donald Byrd (historical segment) // Hush // Royal Flush // Blue Note
Donald Byrd (historical segment) // Jorgie's // Royal Flush // Blue Note
Donald Byrd (historical segment) // Shangri-La // Royal Flush // Blue Note
Donald Byrd (historical segment) // 6 M's // Royal Flush // Blue Note
Donald Byrd (historical segment) // Requiem // Royal Flush // Blue Note
Jeff Denson/Brian Blade/Romain Pilon // Espoir // Finding Light // Ridgeway
Jeff Denson/Brian Blade/Romain Pilon // Finding Light // Finding Light // Ridgeway
*Florian Hoefner // Neptune // Desert Bloom // Alma
*Florian Hoefner // Shifting Baseline Syndrome // Desert Bloom // Alma
Brian Landrus // The Distant Deeps // Red List // Palmetto
Brian Landrus // Save The Elephants // Red List // Palmetto
Brian Landrus // Bwindi Forest // Red List // Palmetto
Danfis Prieto/Luciana Souza // Sueno de Amor // Cantar // Dafnison Music
September 21st, 2022
Last week was an archived episode as I was unavailable. Today began with a terrific new album by saxophonist/composer Chet Doxas. Then alto player Miguel Zenon, bassist Roberto Occhipinti, pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba, drummer Matt Slocum, vibraphonist Patricia Brennan, drummer Ernesto Cervini and pianist Satoko Fujii. The historical segment was classic Miles Davis from 1965.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Chet Doxas // The Slopes of Saint-Tites-des-Caps // Rich In symbols II // Justin Time
*Chet Doxas // Snow Clouds // Rich In Symbols II // Justin Time
Miguel Zenon // Navegando (Las Estrellas Nos Guian) // Musica de Las Americas // Miel Music
Miguel Zenon // Imperios // Musica de Las Americas // Miel Music
*Roberto Occhipinti // Steveland // The Next Step // Modica Music
*Roberto Occhipinti // A Tynerish Swing // The Next Step // Modica Music
Gonzalo Rubalcaba // Lagrimas Negras // Skyline // 5Passion
Gonzalo Rubalcaba // Gypsy // Skyline // 5Passion
Miles Davis (historical segment) // If I Were A Bell // Cookin' At The Plugged Nickel // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Stella By Starlight // Cookin' At The Plugged Nickel // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Miles // Cookin' At The Plugged Nickel // Columbia
Matt Slocum // End Of The Season // With Love And Sadness // Sunnyside
Matt Slocum // Precipice // With Love And Sadness // Sunnyside
*Ernesto Cervini // Three Pines // Joy // TPR Records
*Ernesto Cervini // Surprised By Joy // Joy // TPR Records
*Ernesto Cervini // Myrna // Joy // TPR Records
Patricia Brennan // Unquiet Respect // More Touch // Pyroclastic
Satoko Fujii // Sleepless Night // Mosaic // Libra
September 7th, 2022
The first two tracks were previews from the respective not yet released albums of the trio with bassist Denson, drummer Blade and guitarist Pilon, and then of bassist Trevor Dunn. then alto player Luis Deniz, bassist Alex Fournier, saxophonist Jon Irabagon, soprano player Emile Parisien, trumpeter Nate Wooley, and the wonderful Joe McCarthy's New York Afro Bop Alliance Big Band playing Nutcracker Suite as if Tchaikovsky was from Latin America. The historical segment was a classic 1960 album with the iconic Gil Evans.
Jeff Denson/Brian Blade/Romain Pilon // Daily Jubilee Of Dancing Herbie D // Finding Light // Ridgeway Records
Trevor Dunn // Saint-Medard // Seances // Pyroclastic
*Luis Deniz // Dutch Flower // El Tinajon // Modica Music
*Luis Deniz // Strong & Together // El Tinajon // Modica Music
*Luis Deniz // Conga Para Florida // El Tinajon // Modica Music
*Alex Fournier // An Intrepid Toad // Triio: Six-ish Plateaus // Elastic Recordings
*Alex Fournier // Six-ish Plateaus // Triio: Six-ish Plateaus // Elastic recordings
Jon Irabagon // Alliance // Risoing Sun // Irabbagast Records
Jon Irabagon // Hoodootoo // Rising Sun // Irrabbagast Records
Emile Parisien // Louise // Louise // ACT
Emile Parisien // Madagascar // Louise // ACT
Gil Evans (historical segment) // La Nevada // Out Of The Cool // Impulse
Gil Evans (historical segment) // Where The Flamingos Fly // Out Of The Cool // Impulse
Gil Evans (historical segment) // Bilboa Song // Out Of The Cool // Impulse
Gil Evans (historical segment) // Stratasphunk // Out Of The Cool // Impulse
Gil Evans (historical segment) // Sunken Treasure // Out Of The Cool // Impulse
Nate Wooley // [.....] // Ancient Songs Of Burlap Heroes // Pyroclastic
Nate Wooley // A Catastrophic Legend // Ancient Songs Of Burlap Heroes // Pyroclastic
Joe McCarthy's New York Afro Bop Alliance Big Band // Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy // The Pan American Nutcracker Suite // Angelface Records
Joe McCarthy's New York Afro Bop Alliance Big Bamd // Trepak // The Pan American Nutcracker Suite // Angelface Records
Joe McCarthy's New York Afro Bop Alliance Big Band // Arabian Dance // The Pan American Nutcracker Suite // Angelface Records
August 31st, 2022
Drummer Robert Diack started today. Then saxophonist Melissa Aldana, the wonderfully quirky band led by saxophonist Rosco Blur, pianist Gerald Clayton, pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba, saxophonist Benjamin Deschamps and pianist Satoko Fujii. The historical segment was a live concert from the Gaslight Club in NY in 1962 with alto and flute player Eric Dolphy.
Artist(*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Robert Diack // Hollow // Small Bridges // Self-Released
*Robert Diack // Plex // Small Bridges // Self-Released
*Robert Diack // Depth // Small Bridges // Self-Released
*Robert Diack // Quicken // Small Bridges // Self-Released
Melissa Aldana // The Bluest Eye // 12 Stars // Blue Note
Melissa Aldana // Los Ojos de Chile // 12 Stars // Blue Note
Melissa Aldana // 12 Stars // 12 Stars // Blue Note
*Rosco Blur // Mixto // Inside // Self-Produced
*Rosco Blur // Tao // Inside // Self-Produced
*Rosco Blur // Viral Strain // Inside // Self-Produced
Gerald Clayton // Water's Edge // Bells On Sand // Blue Note
Gerald Clayton // Peace Invocation // Bells On Sand // Blue Note
Eric Dolphy (historical segment) // Miss Ann // Gaslight 1962 // Get Back
Eric Dolphy (historical segment) // Left Alone // Gaslight 1962 // Get Back
Eric Dolphy (historical segment) // G.W. // Gaslight 1962 // Get Back
Eric Dolphy (historical segment) // 245 // Gaslight 1962 // Get Back
Gonzalo Rubalcaba // Siempre Maria // Skyline // 5Passion
Gonzalo Rubalcaba // RonJackRuba // Skyline // 5Passion
*Benjamin Deschamps // Opinions // Augmented Reality // MCM
*Benjamin Deschamps // Augmented Reality // Augmented Reality // MCM
*Benjamin Deschamps // Amities Oubliees // Augmented Reality // MCM
Satoko Fujii // Dieser Zug // Mosaic // Libra
August 24th, 2022
Alto player Miguel Zenon opened today from his new album celebrating his Puerto Rican roots. Then saxophonist Jon Irabagon, the WJO, guitarist Mary Halvorson, drummer Ernesto Cervini and saxophonist Chet Doxas. The historical segment was pianist/trombonist/composer/arranger and now Winnipegger Jeff Presslaff from a 1990 album he recorded when in New York. (A visit from the kids from CKUW's Radio Camp was a bonus.)
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Miguel Zenon // Tainos Y Caribes // Musica de Las Americas // Miel Music
Miguel Zenon // Opresion Y Revolucion // Musica de Las Americas // Miel Music
Jon Irabagon // Mammoth // Rising Sun // Irabbagast Records
Jon Irabagon // Needles // Rising Sun // Irabbagast Records
*WJO // Opening Glimmers (Twisting Ways part 3) Twisting Ways // WJO Music
*WJO // Hope Shadow (Twisting Ways part 4 ) // Twisting Ways // WJO Music
Jeff Presslaff (historical segment) // Collective Unconsciousness // Collective Unconsciousness // De Brus
Jeff Presslaff (historical segment) // Tierce // Collective Unconsciousness // De Brus
Jeff Presslaff (historical segment) // Tee's Knees // Collective Unconsciousness // De Brus
Jeff Presslaff (historical segment) // Blue Barron // Collective Unconsciousness // De Brus
Jeff Presslaff (historical segment) // Last Word // Collective Unconsciousness // De Brus
Mary Halvorson // Hoodwink // Amaryllis // Nonesuch
Mary Halvorson // 892 Teeth // Amaryllis // Nonesuch
Mary Halvorson // Flying Song // Belladonna // Nonesuch
Mary Halvorson // Belladonna // Belladonna // Nonesuch
*Ernesto Cervini // Softly, As In A Morning's Sunrise // Tetrahedron // Anzic Records
*Ernesto Cervini // Forward Motion // Tetrahedron // Anzic Records
*Ernesto Cervini // Angelicus // Tetrahedron // Anzic Records
*Chet Doxas // Part Of A Memory // You Can't Take It With You // Whirlwind
*Chet Doxas // Twelve Foot Blues // You Can't Take It With You // Whirlwind
*Chet Doxas // The Last Pier // You Can't Take It With You // Whirlwind
August 17th, 2022 (August 10th was an archived show)
Alto player David Binney started today. Then pianist Fred Hersch, Alto player Luis Deniz, bassist Roberto Occhipinti, trumpeter Nate Wooley, soprano player Emile Parisien and clarinetist Harry Skoler. The historical segment was a true classic - "The Quintet" from Toronto in 1953.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
David Binney // Vibe Changer // A Glimpse Of The Eternal // Criss Cross
David Binney // Craig // A Glimpse Of The Eternal // Criss Cross
David Binney // Blue Sky // A Glimpse Of The Eternal // Criss Cross
Fred Hersch // Begin Again // Breath By Breath // Palmetto
Fred Hersch // Awakened Heartt // Breath By Breath // Palmetto
Fred Hersch // Breath By Breath // Breath By Breath // Palmetto
*Luis Deniz // Entre Dos Ideas // El Tinajon // Modica Music
*Luis Deniz // Bolero // El Tinajon // Modica Music
*Luis Deniz // Gesture // El Tinajon // Modica Music
*Roberto Occhipinti // The Peacocks // The Next Step // Modica Music
*Roberto Occhipinti // Il Muro // The Next Step // Modica Music
*Roberto Occhipinti // Opus Pocus // The Next Step // Modica Music
The Quintet (historical segment) // Perdido // Jazz At Massey Hall 1953 // Debut
The Quintet (historical segment) // Salt Peanuts // Jazz At Massey Hall 1953 // Debut
The Quintet (historical segment) // Wee // Jazz At Massey Hall 1953 // Debut
The Quintet (historical segment) // Hot House // Jazz At Massey Hall 1953 // Debut
The Quintet (historical segment) // A Night In Tunisia // Jazz At Massey Hall 1953 // Debut
Nate Wooley // Intro to I Am The Sea... // Ancient Songs Of Burlap Heroes // Pyroclastic
Nate Wooley // I Am The Sea That Sings Of Dust // Ancient Songs Of Burlap Heroes // Pyroclastic
Emile Parisien // Il Giorno Della Vivetta // Louise // ACT
Emile Parisien // Jojo // Louise // ACT
Emile Parisien // Jungle Jig // Louise // ACT
Harry Skoler // Invisible Lady // Living In Sound: The Music Of Charles Mingus // Sunnyside
August 3rd, 2022
Guitar and oud player Gordon Grdina started today. Then vibist and friend of Winnipeg Stefan Bauer, alto player Luis Deniz, trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith, drummers Andrew Cyrille and Tomas Fujiwara, tenor player Andy Zimmerman and a solo piano album with Benoit Delbecq. The historical segment was the actual groundbreaking classic with composer and leader George Russell who developed a different way for jazz musicians to approach improvisation.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Gordon Grdina // Pathways // Pathways // Attaboygirl
*Gordon Grdina // Trimeter // Pathways // Attaboygirl
Stefan Bauer // Trinidad // Organic Earfood // JazzSick
Stefan Bauer // It's Alright With Me // Organic Earfood // JazzSick
*Luis Deniz // Reflexiones // El Tinajon // Modica Music
*Luis Deniz // La Cieba De Mayuya // El Tinajon // Modica Music
*Luis Deniz // Rumba Para Camaguey // El Tinajon // Modica Music
Wadada Leo Smith // Song For World Forgiveness // A Love Sonnet For Billie Holiday // TUM
George Russell (historical segment) // Chromatic Universe (Part 1) // Jazz In The Space Age // Decca
George Russell (historical segment) // Dimensions // Jazz In The Space Age // Decca
Georgs Russell (historical segment) // Chromatic Universe (Part 2) // Jazz In The Space Age // Decca
George Russell (historical segment) // The Lydiot // Jazz In The Space Age // Decca
George Russell (historical segment) // Chromatic Universe (Part 3) // Jazz In The Space Age // Decca
Andrew Cyrille // Go Happy Lucky // The News // ECM
Andrew Cyrille // The News // The News // ECM
Andrew Cyrille // Incienso // The News // ECM
Tomas Fujiwara // March Of The Storm Before The Quiet Of The Dance // March // Firehouse 12
Tomas Fujiwara // Docile - Fury - Ballad // March // Firehouse 12
Andy Zimmerman // Half Light // Half Light // Newvelle Records
Andy Zimmerman // Clearing // Half Light // Newvelle Records
Andy Zimmerman // Orr Springs Road // Half Light // Newvelle Records
Benoit Delbecq // Broken World // The Weight Of Light // Pyroclastic
July 27th, 2022
Trombonist John Yao started today with his band called Triceratops (it has three horns). Then Canadian pianist Kate Wyatt, Montreal's Jazzlab Orchestra, pianist Ethan Iverson, French soprano giant Emile Parisien, Canadian cellist George Crotty, pianist Frank Kimbrough and clarinetist Harry Skoler. The historical segment was a 1983 album with trumpeter Fredddie Hubbard.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
John Yao // The Morphing Line // Off-Kilter // See Tao Recordings
John Yau // Off-Kilter // Off-Kilter // See Tao Recordings
*Kate Wyatt // A Flower Is A Lovesome Thing // Artifact // Self-Released
*Kate Wyatt // Lhotse Face // Artifact // Self-Released
*Jazzlab Orchestra // La Grande Sauve Majeur // Loguslabusmuzikus // Effendi
*Jazzlab Orchestra // Humor De La Seconda // Loguslabusmuzikus // Effendi
Ethan Iverson // Merely Improbable // Every Note Is True // Blue Note
Ethan Iverson // Praise Will Travel // Every Note Is True // Blue Note
Ethan Iverson // At The Bells And Motley // Every Note Is True // Blue Note
Freddie Hubbard (historical segment) // Sweet Return // Sweet Return // Atlantic
Freddie Hubbard (historical segment) // Whistling Away The Dark // Sweet Return // Atlantic
Freddie Hubbard (historical segment) // Heidi-B // Sweet Return // Atlantic
Freddie Hubbard (historical segment) // The Night Has A Thousand Eyes // Sweet Return // Atlantic
Emile Parisien // Memento Pt. I // Louise // ACT
Emile Parisien // Memento Pt. II // Louise // ACT
Emile Parisien // Memento Pt. III // Louise // ACT
*George Crotty // Snowglobe // Chronotope // Factor
*Georgs Crotty // Ropetrick // Chronotope // Factor
*George Crotty // Banish The Birds // Chronotope // Factor
Frank Kimbrough // Lullabluebye // Lullabluebye // Palmetto
Frank Kimbrough // Centering Lullabluebye // Palmetto
Frank Kimbrough // Kid Stuff // Lullabluebye // Palmetto
Harry Skol;er // Duke Ellington's Sound Of Love // Living In Sound: The Music Of Charles Mingus // Sunnyside
July 20th, 2022
Two simultaneous EPs by guitarist Mary Halvorson started today (cool concept with different instrumentation). Then Canadian bassist Roberto Occhipinti, bari player Brian Landrus, the quirky band led by saxophonist Rosco Blur, pianist Joey Alexander and saxophonist Melissa Aldana. My historical segment was something I've never done before - I played the whole album of the amazing classic from 1959, Miles Davis/Gil Evans version of Porgy And Bess. - an essential album.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Mary Halvorson // Amaryllis // Amaryllis // Nonesuch
Mary Halvorson // Side Effect // Amaryllis // Nonesuch
Mary Halvorson // Haunted Head // Belladonna // Nonesuch
*Roberto Occhipinti // The Next Step // The Next Step // Modica Music
*Roberto Occhipinti // Emancipation Day // The Next Step // Modica Music
Brian Landrus // Tigris // Red List // Palmetto
Brian Landrus // Congo Basin // Red List // Palmetto
*Rosco Blur // Saxophrenia // Inside // Self-Produced
*Rosco Blur // Al Yai Hoa // Inside // Self-Produced
Miles Davis (historical segment) // The Buzzard Song // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Bess You Is My Woman Now // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Gone // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Gone, Gone, Gone // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Summertime // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Bess, Oh Where's My Bess // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Prayer (Oh Doctor Jesus) // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Fishermen. Strawberry And Devil Crab // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // My Man's Gone Now // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // It Ain't Necessarily So // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Here Come The Honey Man // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // I Love's You Porgy // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // There's A Boat That's Leaving Soon For New York // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Joey Alexander // Midnight Waves // Origin // Mack Avenue
Joey Alexander // Angel Eyes // Origin // Mack Avenue
Joey Alexander // Rise Up // Origin // Mack Avenue
Melissa Aldana // Intro to Emilia // 12 Stars // Blue Note
Melissa Aldana // Emilia // 12 Stars // Blue Note
Melissa Aldana // The Fool [Partial] // 12 Stars // Blue Note
July 13th, 2022
Saxophonist Chet Doxas started today from his first trio album as leader. Then the Adema [Nick] Manoukas [Alex] Octet, vibist Stefan Bauer in duet and as part of the Relative Motion Trio, saxophonist Caleb Wheeler Curtis, the Toronto trio TuneTown, saxophonist Charles Lloyd and pianist Yelena Eckemoff. The historical segment was trumpeter Clifford Brown.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Chet Doxas // You Can't Take It With You // You Can't Take It With You // Whirlwind
*Chet Doxas // Cheryl And George // You Can't Take It With You // Whirlwind
*Adema Manoukas Octet // 'Round Midnight // New Roots // Factor/FMUA
*Adema Manoukas Octet // In The Weeds // New Roots // Factor/FMUA
Stefan Bauer & Michael Heupel // Summer's Embrace // Tete-A-Tete // JazzHausMusik
Stefan Bauer & Michael Heupel // Miniatur II // Tete-A-Tete // JazzHausMusik
Relative Motion Trio // Missile Or Microbe // Relative Motion Trio // Bandcamp
Relative Motion Trio // Relative Motion // Relative Motion Trio // Bandcamp
Relative Motion Trio // Now And Always Now // Relative Motion Trio // Bandcamp
Caleb Wheeler Curtis // Heatmap // Heatmap // Imani Records
Caleb Wheeler Curtis // Limestone // Heatmap // Imani Records
Caleb Wheeler Curtis // Spheres // Heatmap // Imani Records
Clifford Brown & Max Roach (historical segment) // Joy Spring // Alone Together... Mercury /Verve Reissue
Clifford Brown & Max Roach (historical segment) // What's New // Alone Together... Mercury/Verve Reissue
Clifford Brown & Max Roach (historical segment) // September Song // Alone together... Mercury/Verve Reissue
Clifford Brown & Max Roach (historical segment) // Sandu // Alone Together... Mercury/Verve Reissue
Clifford Brown & Max Roach (historical segment) // Daahoud // Alone Together... Mercury/Verve Reissue
Clifford Brown & Max Roach (historical segment) // Jordu // Alone Together... Mercury/Verve Reissue
*TuneTown // Hello, Today // Entering Utopia // Three Pines
*TuneTown // Entering Utopia // Entering Utopia // Three Pines
*TuneTown // Layla Tov // Entering Utopia // Three Pines
Charles LLoyd // Ay Amor // Trios: Chapel // Blue Note
Charles Lloyd // Beyond Darkness // Trios: Chapel // Blue Note
Yelena Eckemoff // Like Rain Upon The Mown Grass (Ps.72) // I Am A Stranger In This World // L&H Production
July 6th, 2022
The first of two debut albums started today. Montreal bassist Levi Dover was first, and after drummer Ches Smith was the debut of Montreal pianist Kate Wyatt. Both real winners. Then a sort of "twofer" from guitarist Mary Halvorson - simultaneous EPs with different sounds., the WJO, saxophonist Melissa Aldana and trombonist John Yao with his three horn quintet called Triceratops, of course. The historical segment was some post/hard bop from 1966 with Wayne Shorter.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Levi Dover // The Fox And The Cat // Imaginary Structures // Three Pines
*Levi Dover // Imaginary Structures // Imaginary Structures // Three Pines
*Levi Dover // First Impression // Imaginary Structures // Three Pines
Ches Smith // Mixed Metaphor // Interpret It Well // Pyroclastic
*Kate Wyatt // Artifact // Artifact // Self-Released
*Kate Wyatt // Artifact // Artifact // Self-Released
Mary Halvorson // Night Shift // Amaryllis // Nonesuch
Mary Halvorson // Anesthesia // Amaryllis // Nonesuch
Mary Halvorson // Nodding Yellow // Belladonna // Nonesuch
Mary Halvorson // Moonburn // Belladonna // Nonesuch
Wayne Shorter (historical segment) // Witch Hunt // Speak No Evil // Blue Note
Wayne Shorter (historical segment) // Dance Cadaverous // Speak No Evil // Blue Note
Wayne Shorter (historical segment) // Speak No Evil // Speak No Evil // Blue Note
Wayne Shorter (historical segment) // Infant Eyes // Speak No Evil // Blue Note
Wayne Shorter (historical segment) // Wild Flower // Speak No Evil // Blue Note
*WJO // The Hand (Twisting Ways Part 1) // Twisting Ways // WJO Music
*WJO // Fleur Variation 3 // Twisting Ways // WJO Music
Melissa Aldana // Alegria // Back Home // Wommusic
Melissa aldana // Desde La Lluvia // Back Hone // Wommusic
John Yao // Interlude No. 1 // Off-Kilter // See Tao Recordings
John Yao // Quietly // Off-Kilter // See Tao Recordings
June 29th, 2022
Saxophonist Jon Irabagon started today from a great new album. After that the Canadian band Way North, bari player Brian Landrus, Canadian cellist George Crotty, Canadian saxophonist and terrific leader of adventurous music Rosco Blur, Montreal's Jazzlab Orchestra, bassist John Hebert and a tiny bit of drummer Ches Smith. The historical segment was the great Shirley Horn, ending with what has become her signature tune and one dear to my heart - Here's To Life.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Jon Irabagon // Sundance // Rising Sun // Irabbagast Records
Jon Irabagon // Bebop // Rising Sun // Irabbagast Records
*Way North // Chateau Gonflable // New Dreams, Old Stories // Roots2Boot Records
*Way North // If Charlie Haden... // New Dreams, Old Stories // Roots2Boot Records
Brian Landrus // Canopy Of Trees // Red List // Palmetto
Brian Landrus // The Red List // Red List // Palmetto
*George Crotty // Metamorphosis // Chronotope // Factor
*George Crotty // Baiao // Chronotope // Factor
*George Crotty // Hijaz // Chronotope // Factor
*Rosco Blur // Inside // Inside // Self-Produced
*Rosco Blur // Virtigo // Inside // Self-Produced
*Rosco Blur // Crazy Horn // Inside // Self-Produced
Shirley Horn (historical segment) // The Music That Makes Me Dance // You Won't Forget Me // Verve
Shirley Horn (historical segment) // Come Back To Me // You Won't Forget Me // Verve
Shirley Horn (historical segment) // If You Go // You Won't Forget Me // Verve
Shirley Horn (historical segment) // You Won't Forget Me // You Won't Forget Me // Verve
Shirley Horn (historical segment) // Green // Light Out Of Darkness // Verve/Gitanes
Shirley Horn (historical segment) // Here's To Life // Here's To Life // Verve/Gitanes
*Jazzlab Orchestra // Lunes & Marees // Loguslabusmuzikus // Effendi
*Jazzlab Orchestra // Compte-Rendu // Loguslabusmuzikus // Effendi
John Hebert // Constrictor // Sounds Of Love // Sunnyside
John Hebert // The Blank-Faced Man // Sounds Of Love // Sunnyside
Ches Smith // Mixed Metaphor (partial) // Interpret It Well // Pyroclastic Records
June 22nd, 2022
Trumpeter Jason Palmer began today with a new album recorded live in Central Park NY and released on Juneteenth as it referenced the emancipation date. After that Melissa Aldana who performed beautifully at the Winnipeg Jazz Festival last week, local guitarist/vocalist Jocelyn Gould whose album launched last Sunday, The Adema Manoukas Octet from Toronto, Vancouver guitarist/oud player Gordon Grdina, pianist Joey Alexander, saxophone icon Charles Lloyd and a bit of bassist John Hebert. The historical segment was the Dave Brubeck Quartet from 1982 in Concord CA.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Jason Palmer // Falling In // Live From Summit Rock In Seneca Village // Giant Step Arts
Melissa Aldana // Falling // 12 Stars // Blue Note
Melissa Aldana // Intuition// 12 Stars // Blue Note
*Jocelyn Gould // Serendipity // Golden Hour // Jocelyn Gould
*Jocelyn Gould // Tides Are Turning // Golden Hour // Jocelyn Gould
*Jocelyn Gould // Bright Note // Golden Hour // Jocelyn Gould
*Adema Manoukas Octet // Tour De Force // New Roots // Factor/FMUA
*Adema Manoukas Octet // Eastern Avenue // New Roots // Factor/FMUA
Dave Brubeck (historical segment) // Benjamin // Concord On A Summer Night // Concord
Dave Brubeck (historical segment) // Koto Song // Concord On A Summer Night // Concord
Dave Brubeck (historical segment) // Softly, William,. Softly // Concord On A Summer Night // Concord
Dave Brubeck (historical segment) // Take Five // Concord On A Summer Night // Concord
*Gordon Grdina // Palimpsest // Pathways // Attaboygirl Records
*Gordon Grdina // Deep Dive // Pathways // Attaboygirl Records
Joey Alexander // Remembering // Origin // Mack Avenue
Joey Alexander // On The Horizon // Origin // Mack Avenue
Charles Lloyd // Blood Count // Chapel // Blue Note
Charles Lloyd // Song My Lady Sings // Chapel // Blue Note
John Hebert // The Blank-Faced Man (partial) // Sounds Of Love // Sunnyside
June 15th, 2022
Last night opened the Winnipeg International Jazz Festival, and one of the bands was the terrific Tetrahedron with drummer Ernesto Cervini. That band started today. After that was the OGJB Quartet (Oliver Lake saxes, Graham Haynes cornet, Joe Fonda bass and Barry Altshul drums), bassist Alex Lakusta, saxophonist Yannick Rieu, guitar and oud player Gordon Grdina, alto player David Binney, drummer Johnathan Blake and saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa. The historical segment was a Bill Evans album recorded in 1977 and released in 1981 after Evans' death.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Ernesto Cervini // Wandering // Tetrahedron // Anzic Records
*Ernesto Cervini // The Sneaky Two // Tetrahedron // Anzic Records
The OGJB Quartet // OGJB #3 // Ode To O // TUM
The OGJB Quartet // Bass Bottom // Ode To O // TUM
The OGJB Quartet // OGJB #4 // Ode To O // TUM
*Alex Lakusta // Battery Brain // Transmit Slow // Self-Produced
*Alex Lakusta // Flicker // Transmit Slow // Self-Produced
*Yannick Rieu // Time Is, Life Was // Qui Qu'en Grogne // Yari Productions
*Yannick Rieu // Le Philosophe // Qui Qu'en Grogne // Yari Productions
*Gordon Grdina // Parksville // Boiling Point // Astral Spirits
*Gordon Grdina // Shibuya // Boiling Point // Astral Spirits
Bill Evans (historical segment) // B Minor Waltz // You Must Believe In Spring // Warner Bros
Bill Evans (historical segment) // You Must Believe In Spring // You Must Believe In Spring // Warner Bros
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Gary's Theme // You Must Believe In Spring // Warner Bros
Bill Evans (historical segment) //We Will Meet Again // You Must Believe In Spring // Warner Bros
Bill Evans (historical segment) // The Peacocks // You Must Believe In Spring // Warner Bros
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Sometime Ago // You Must Believe In Spring // Warner Bros
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Freddie Freeloader // You Must Believe In Spring // Warner Bros
David Binney // Call Culture // Tomorrow's Journey // Ghost Note
Johnathan Blake // Homeward Bound (for Ana Grace) // Homeward Bound // Blue Note
Johnathan Blake // Rivers & Parks // Homeward Bound // Blue Note
Rudresh Mahanthappa // Animal Crossing // Animal Crossing EP // Whirlwind
Rudresh Mahanthappa // Missouri Uncompromised // Animal Crossing EP // Whirlwind
June 8th, 2022
Canadian saxophonist Quinsin Nachoff started today from a fine album of a few years ago. Then a pretty mellow drummer Andrew Cyrille, a preview of a new album by Canadian cellist George Crotty, Trombonist John Yau and his band Triceratops - yes there are three horns - tenor player Andy Zimmerman, Pianist Sartoko Fuji and bassist Joe Fonda from an album I played just a bit last week, the Adema (Nick Adema) Manoukas (Alex Manoukas) Octet and Spanish bassist Manel Fortia. The historical segment was the one and only Lady Day.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Quinsin Nachoff // Mind's Ear I // Flux // Mythology
*Quinsin Nachoff // Mind's Ear II // Flux // Mythology
Andrew Cyrille // Mountain // The News // ECM
Andrew Cyrille // Leaving East Of Java // The News // ECM
*George Crotty // Island // Chronotope // Factor
*George Crotty // Chronotope // Chronotope // Factor
*George Crotty // Prayer-Dance // Chronotope // Factor
John Yao // Below The High Rise // Off-Kilter // See Tao Recordings
John Yao // Labyrinth // Off-Kilter // See Tao Recordings
Andy Zimmerman // Montreux // Half Light // Newvelle Records
Andy Zimmerman // The Bay Area // Half Light // Newvelle Records
Andy Zimmerman // Two Sapphires // Half Light // Newvelle Records
Andy Zimmerman // Crossing Iowa // Half Light // Newvelle Records
Billie Holiday (historical segment) // Strange Fruit // The Best Of Billie Holiday: 20th Century Masters (The Millenium Collection) // Universal Music Enterprise
Billie Holiday (historical segment) // Fine And Mellow // The Best Of Billie Holiday: 20th Century Masters (The Millenium Collection) //
Billie Holiday (historical segment) // Lover Man // The best Of...// Universal Music...
Billie Holiday (historical segment) // Don't Explain // The Best Of...// Universal Music...
Billie Holiday (historical segment) // Good Morning Heartache // The Best Of...// Universal Music ...
Billie Holiday (historical segment) // 'Tain't Nobody's Business...// The Best Of...// Universal Music...
Billie Holiday (historical segment) // My Man // The Best Of...// Universal Music...
Billie Holiday (historical segment) // I Loves You Porgy // The Best Of...// Universal Music...
Billie Holiday (historical segment) // Lady Sings The Blues // The Best Of...// Universal Music...
Billie Holiday (historical segment) // God Bless The Child // The Best Of...// Universal Music..
Saroko Fujii/Joe Fonda // Reflection // Thread Of Light // FSR
Satoko Fujii/Joe Fonda // Anticipating // Thread Of Light // FSR
*Adema Manoukas Octet // Three Step Deal // New Roots // Factor/FMUA
*Adema Manoukas Octet // Runnin' // New Roots // Factor/FMUA
Manel Fortia // Saudades // Despertar // Altafonte
June 1st, 2022
As usual, some neat new tunes and old favourites. Trombonist Ed Neumeister started. Then Quebec saxophonist Yannick Rieu, alto player David Binney, bassist Levi Dover, the Toronto trio TuneTown, pianist Joey Alexander, drummer Jonathan Blake and pianist/composer Stoke Fujii with bassist Joe Fonda. The historical segment was classic Duke Ellington with alto player Johnny Hodges.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Ed Neumeister // Riverwalk // What Have I Done // MeistroMusic Records
Ed Neumeister // PickledGinger 1 // What Have I Done // MeistroMusic Records
Ed Neumeister // Gratitude // What Have I Done // MeisteroMusic
Ed Neumeister // PickledGinger 2 // What Have I Done // MeisteroMusic
Ed Neumeister // Acclimation Park // What Have I Done // MeisteroMusic
*Yannick Rieu // Qui Qu'en Grogne // Qui Qu'en Grogne // Yari Productions
*Yannick Rieu // Song Sisters // Qui Qu'en Grogne // Yari Productions
*Yannick Rieu // Riff Droite // Qui Qu'en Grogne // Yari Productions
David Binney // Resembler // Tomorrow's Journey // Ghost Note
*Levi Dover // MK // Imaginary Structures // Three Pine Records
*Levi Dover // Galapagos // Imaginary Structures // Three Pines Records
Duke Ellington & Johnny Hodges (historical segment) // Stompy Jones // Side By Side // Verve
Duke Ellington & Johnny Hodges (historical segment) // Just Squeeze Me... // Side By Side // Verve
Duke Ellington & Johnny Hodges (historical segment) // Big Shoe // Side By Side // Verve
Duke Ellington & Johnny Hodges (historical segment) // Going Up // Side By Side // Verve
Duke Ellington & Johnny Hodges (historical segment) // Just A Memory // Side By Side // Verve
Duke Ellington & Johnny Hodges (historical segment) // Let's Fall In Love // Side By Side // Verve
*TuneTown // Flood, Deluge // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*TuneTown // Look Down // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*TuneTown // Sycamore // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*TuneTown // Cheryl // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
Joey Alexander // Summer Rising // Origin // Mack Avenue
Joey Alexander // Midnight Waves // Origin // Mack Avenue
Jonathan Blake // LLL // Homeward Bound // Blue Note
Jonathan Blake // Steppin' Out // Homeward Bound // Blue Note
Satoko Fujii/Joe Fonda // Anticipating (partial) // Thread Of Light // FSR
May 25th, 2022
Last week was an archived program as I was down with COVID. Back today with a program celebrating Canadian jazz throughout. Winnipeggers pianist Will Bonness and alto player Jon Gordon started. Then Vancouver's Hard Rubber Orchestra, pianist Florian Hoefner, drummer Ernesto Cervini, trombonist Karl Silveira, bassist Miles Perkin and a bit of bassist Levi Dover. The historical segment was a 1997 album from Winnipeg with a great cast including Stefan Bauer on vibes, Kenny Wheeler trumpet, Winnipegger Bernie Senensky on piano, Jim Vivian bass and Barry Romberg drums.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Will Bonness // Burning Bridges // Change Of Plans // Will Bonness Music
*Will Bonness // Echo Chamber // Change Of Plans // Will Bonness Music
*Will Bonness // Guiding Light // Change Of Plans // Will Bonness Music
*Jon Gordon // Havens // Stranger Than Fiction // ArtistShare
*Jon Gordon // Stranger Than Fiction // Stranger Than Fiction // ArtistShare
*Jon Gordon // Dance // Stranger Than Fiction // ArtistShare
*Hard Rubber Orchestra // From The Earth // Iguana // Redshift Music
*Hard Rubber Orchestra // Force Majeur // Iguana // Redshift Music
*Florian Hoefner // Betwen The Lines // Desert Bloom // Alma
*Florian Hoefner // Desert Bloom // Desert Bloom // Alma
*Stefan Bauer (historical segment) // Flaneur // Coast To Coast // IGMOD Records
*Stefan Bauer (historical segment) // Circus Balouni // Coast To Coast // IGMOD Records
*Stefan Bauer (historical segment) // Long Shadows //Coast To Coast // IGMOD Records
*Stefan Bauer (historical segment) // Coast To Coast //Coast To Coast // IGMOD Records
*Stefan Bauer (historical segment) // Im Loh // Coast To Coast // IGMOD Records
*Stefan Bauer (historical segment) // Piece Of Cake //Coast To Coast // IGMOD Records
*Ernesto Cervini // Boo Radley // Tetrahedron // Anzic Records
*Ernesto Cervini // Stro // Tetrahedron // Anzic Records
*Karl Silveira // Perimeter // A Porta Aperta // Self-Produced
*Karl Silveira // Hunch (Intro) // A Porta Aperta // Self-Produced
*Karl Silveira // A Porta Aperta // A Porta Aperta // Self-Produced
*Miles Perkin // What Did You Expect // The Point In Question // Clean Feed
*Miles Perkin // The Point In Question // The Point In Question // Clean Feed
*Levi Dover // MK (partial) // Imaginary Structures // Three Pines Records
May 11th, 2022
Montreal saxophonist and leader Benjamin Deschamps started today. Then tenor player Andy Zimmerman, the Adema Manoukas Octet - namely an octet led by Nick Adema on trombone and Andy Manoukas on bari, - Spanish bassist Manel Fortia, drummer Tomas Fujiwara, pianist Fred Hersch, drummer Andrew Cyrille with bassist William Parker and flugelhorn played Enrico Rava, and a historical segment from a 1957 session with Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Benjamin Deschamps // Unfinished Business // Augmented Reality // MCM
*Banjamin Deschamps // Fearless // Augmented Reality // MCM
Andy Zimmerman // Bess You Is My Woman Now // Half Light // Newvelle Records
Andy Zimmerman // Lena's Dance // Half Light // Newvelle Records
Andy Zimmerman // Sunset And The Mockingbird // Half Light // Newvelle Records
*Adema Manoukas Octet // 'Round Midnight // New Roots // Factor/FMUA
*Adema Manoukas Octet // In The Weeds // New Roots // Factor/FMUA
Manel Fortia // Dormir // Despertar // Altafonte
Manel Fortia // Circular // Despertar // Altafonte
Tomas Fujiwara // Silhouettes In Smoke // March // Firehouse 12
Tomas Fujiwara // Pack Up Coming For You // March // Firehouse 12
Tomas Fujiwara // Life OInly Gets More // March // Firehouse 12
Thelonious Monk With John Coltrane (historical segment) // Blues For Tomorrow // The Complete 1957 Riverside Recordings // Riverside
Thelonious Monk With John Coltrane (historical segment) // Epistrophy // The Complete 1957 Riverside Recordings // Riverside
Thelonious Monk With John Coltrane (historical segment) // Well You Needn't (Opening) // The Complete 1957 Riverside Recordings // Riverside
Thelonious Monk With John Coltrane (historical segment) // Well You Needn't // The Complete 1957 Riverside Recordings // Riverside
Fred Hersch // Know That You Are // Breath By Breath // Palmetto
Fred Hersch // Pastorale // Breath By Breath // Palmetto
Fred Hersch // This Is Always // Breath By Breath // Palmetto
Andrew Cyrille/William Parker/Enrico Rava // Blues For Cecil No. 1 // 2 Blues For Cecil // TUM
Andrew Cyrille/William Cyrille/Enrico Rava // Improvisation No. 2 // 2 Blues For Cecil // TUM
*Benjamin Deschamps // Amities Oubliees // Augmented Reality // MCM
May 4th, 2022
Had to play a new theme for the day - May the Fourth be with you. Then the "normal" playlist starting with the Hard rubber Orchestra from the west coast, alto player David Binney, trombonist Karl Silveira, tenor player Tony Malaby, pianist Lynne Arriale, bassist John Hebert and drummer/vibist Ches Smith. The historical segment was the 1970 Miles Davis sessions from the Cellar Door in Washington DC
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Star Wars Theme // Star Wars Theme // The Empire Strikes Back // Lucasfilm
*Hard Rubber Orchestra // Dissolver // Iguana // Redshift Music
*Hard Rubber Orchestra // Iguana // Iguana // Redshift Music
David Binney // Tomorrow's Journey // Tomorrow's Journey // Ghost Note Records
*Karl Silveira // Rye & Lilacs // A Porta Aperta // Self-Produced
*Karl Silveira // A Serretinha Em Julho A Porta Aperta // Self-Produced
*Karl Silveira // Nymark Plaza // A Porta Aperta // Self-Produced
Tony Malaby // The Cave Of Winds // The Cave Of Winds // Pyroclastic Records
Lynne Arriale // Into The Breach // The Lights Are Always On // Challenge Records
Lynne Arriale // Walk In My Shoes // The Lights Are Always On // Challenge Records
Lynne Arriale // Heroes // The Lights Are Always On // Challenge Records
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Directions disc 5 track 1 // The Cellar Door Sessions 1970 // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Honky Tonk disc 5 track 2 // The Cellar door Sessions 1970 // Columbia
John Hebert // Duke Ellington's Sound Of Love // Sounds Of Love // Sunnyside
John Hebert // Frivilocity // Sounds Of Love // Sunnyside
Ches Smith // Interpret It Well // Interpret It Well // Pyroclastic Records
April 27th, 2022
Some fine new music today starting with trumpeter Dave Douglas with saxophonist Joe Lovano. Then Australian pianist/composer/educator Andrea Keller, Toronto drummer/leader Ernesto Cervini, clarinetist Ben Goldberg, Pianist Tania Gill, French soprano player Emile Parisien, pianist Gerald Clayton and a bit of Satoko Fujii's band Kaze. The historical segment was a 1997 album with pianist McCoy Tuner playing John Coltrane at the Village Vanguard.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Dave Douglas/Joe Lovano // The Flight // Other Worlds // Greenleaf
Dave Douglas/Joe Lovano // The Transcendentalists // Other Worlds // Greenleaf
Andrea Keller // Eibophobie // Between Panic And Peace // Bandcamp
Andrea Keller // Urkraft // Between Panic And Peace // Bandcamp
*Ernesto Cervini // Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise // Tetrahedron // Anzic
*Ernesto Cervini // Forward Motion // Tetrahedron // Anzic
*Ernesto Cervini // Angelicus // Tetrahedron // Anzic
Ben Goldberg // Chorale Type // Everything Happens To Be // BAG Records
Ben Goldberg // Long Last Moment // Everything Happens To Be // BAG Records
*Tania Gill // Marsh Music // Disappearing Curiosities // Self-Produced
*Tania Gill // To Montreal // Disappearing Curiosities // Self-Produced
*Tania Gill // Jaunty Woo // Disappearing Cjuriosities // Self-Produced
McCoy Tyner (historical segment) // Naima // ...Plays John Coltrane: Live At The Village Vanguard // Impulse
McCoy Tyner (historical segment) // Moment's Notice // ...Plays John Coltrane... // Impulse
McCoy Tyner (historical segment) // After The Rain // ...Plays John coltrane... // Impulse
McCoy Tyner (historical segment) // Afro Blue // ...Plays John Coltrane... // Impulse
Emile Parisien // Louise // Louise // ACT
Emile Parisien // Madagascar // Louise // ACT
Gerald Clayton // Water's Edge // Bells On Sand // Blue Note
Gerald Clayton // Peace Invocation // Bells On Sand // Blue Note
Kaze // Kappa (partial only) // Sand Storm // Libra
April 20th, 2022
Last week's program was an archived show because a storm made it impossible to get to the studio. This week was back to business. Saxophonist Benjamin Deschamps started. Then Australian pianist/composer Andrea Keller, drummer Andrew Cyrille, The Adema Manoukas Octet (Nick Adema trombone and Alex Manoukas baritone), clarinetist Harry Skoler tribute to Charles Mingus and then the historical segment,ent of Mingus himself, tenor player Andy Zimmerman, bass player John Hebert and a bit more of And Keller.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Benjamin Deschamps // Opinions // Augmented Reality // MCM
*Benjamin Deschamps // Augmented Reality // Augmented Reality // MCM
*Benjamin Deschamps // Amities Oublies // Augmented Reality // MCM
Andrea Keller // Hand Me Downs // Curates Monday Nights At The Jazzlab: Volume 3 PATSy // Bandcamp
Andrea Keller // Hope Is The Thing With Feathers // Curates.... // Bandcamp
Andrew Cyrille // Dance Of The Nuances // The News // ECM
Andrew Cyrille // With You In Mind // The News // ECM
*Adema Manoukas Octet // Tour De Force // New Roots // Factor/FMUA
*Adema Manoukas Octet // Eastern Avenue // New Roots // Factor/FMUA
Harry Skoler // Goodbye Porkpie Hat // Living In Sound: The Music Of Charles Mingus // Sunnyside
Harry Skoler // Peggy's Blue Skylight // Living In Sound: The Music Of Charles Mingus // Sunnyside
Charles Mingus (historical segment) // Fables Of Faubus // The Lost Album From Ronnie Scott's // Resonance
Andy Zimmerman // Half Light // Half Light // Newvelle Records
Andy Zimmerman // Clearing // Half Light // Newvelle Records
Andy Zimmerman // Orr Springs Road // Half Light // Newvelle Records
John Hebert // The Blank-Faced Man // Sounds Of Love // Sunnyside
John Hebert // Love What? // Sounds Of Love // Sunnyside
Andrea Keller // Eibophobie (partial) // Between Panic And Peace // Bandcamp
April 6th, 2022
A couple of preview track releases from soon to be released albums started today from bari player Brian Landrus and drummer Ches Smith. After that trombonist Karl Silveira, pianists Tania Gill and Lynne Arriale, drummer Tomas Fujiwara, trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith and the OGJB Quartet ((O)liver Lake, (G)raham Haynes, (J)oe Fonda, (B)arry Altschul). The historical segment was the great Lambert Hendricks and Ross making us all smile.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Brian Landrus // Nocturnal Flight // Red List // Palmetto
Ches Smith // Clear Major // Interpret It Well // Pyroclastic
*Karl Silveira // Trip to The Light, Fantastic // A Porta Aperta // Self-Produced
*Karl Silveira // Far // A Porta Aperta // Self-Produced
*Karl Silveira // Shimmy // A Porta Aperta // Self-Produced
*Tania Gill // People Gonna Rise Like The Water // Disappearing Curiosities // Self-Produced
*Tania Gill // Apology // Disappearing Curiosities // Self-Produced
*Tania Gill // Frisbee // Disappearing Curiosities // Self-Produced
*Tania Gill // Knocked Over // Disappearing Curiosities // Self-Produced
Lynne Arriale // The Lights Are Always On // The Lights Are Always On // Challenge Records
Lynne Arriale // Sisters // The Lights Are Always On // Challenge Records
Lynne Arriale // The Notorious RBG // The Lights Are Always On // Challenge Records
Lambert Hendricks & Ross (historical segment) // Four // LH&R // Giants Of Jazz
Lambert Hendricks & Ross (historical segment) // Now's The Time // LH&R // Giants Of Jazz
Lambert Hendricks & Ross (historical segment) // Moanin' // LH&R // Giants Of Jazz
Lambert Hendricks & Ross (historical segment) // Caravan // LH&R // Giants Of Jazz
Lambert Hendricks & Ross (historical segment) // Every Tub // LH&R // Giants Of Jazz
Lambert Hendricks & Ross (historical segment) // Sermonette // LH&R // Giants Of Jazz
Lambert Hendricks & Ross (historical segment) // Airegin // LH&R // Giants Of Jazz
Lambert Hendricks & Ross (historical segment) // Swingin' 'Til The Girls Come Home // LH&R // Giants Of Jazz
Lambert Hendricks & Ross (historical segment) // Jumpin' At The Woodside // LH&R // Giants Of Jazz
Lambert Hendricks & Ross (historical segment) // Centerpiece // LH&R // Giants Of Jazz
Tomas Fujiwara // The March Before The Storm....// March // Firehouse 12 Records
Tomas Fujiwara // Docile-Fury // March // Firehouse 12 Records
Wadada Leo Smith // Song For World Forgiveness // A Love Sonnet For Billie Holiday // TUM
The OGJB Quartet // Da Bang // Ode To O //
March 30th, 2022
French soprano player Èmile Parisien started today from a fine new album. After that it was Canadian pianist Yves Leveille, tenor player Tony Malaby, drummer Matt Slocum, clarinetist Francois Houle in partnership with composer and "techie" John Oliver, Trumpeter Dave Douglas with saxophonist Joe Lovano and alto player David Binney. The historical segment was a classic 1957 album with tenor players Al Cohn and Zoot Sims. Some pretty wild diversity today.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Emile Parisien // Il Giorno Della Civetta // Louise // ACT
Emile Parisien // Jojo // Louise // ACT
Emile Parisien // Jungle Jig // Louise // ACT
*Yves Leveille // Couleur Grenade // L'Echelle Du Temps // Effendi
*Yves Leveille // Missive // L'Echelle Du Temps // Effendi
Tony Malaby // Scratch The Horse // The Cave Of Winds // Pyroclastic Records
Tony Malaby // Insect Ward // The Cave Of Winds // Pyroclastic Records
Tony Malaby // Life Coach (For Helias) // The Cave Of Winds // Pyroclastic Records
Matt Slocum // Prelude // With Love And Sadness // Sunnyside
Matt Slocum // First Light // With Love And Sadness // Sunnyside
Matt Slocum // An Evolving Alliance // With Love And Sadness // Sunnyside
Al Cohn & Zoot Sims (historical segment) // It's A Wonderful World // Al And Zoot // Coral/GRP
Al Cohn & Zoot Sims (historical segment) // Brandy And Beer // Al And Zoot // Coral/GRP
Al Cohn & Zoot Sims (historical segment) // Two Funky People // Al And Zoot // Coral/GRP
Al Cohn & Zoot Sims (historical segment) // Chasing The Blues // Al And Zoot // Coral/GRP
Al Cohn & Zoot Sims (historical segment) // Halley's Comet // Al And Zoot // Coral/GRP
Al Cohn & Zoot Sims (historical segment) // The Wailing Boat // Al And Zoot // Coral/GRP
Al Cohn & Zoot Sims (historical segment) // Just You, Just Me // Al And Zoot // Coral/GRP
*Francois Houle/John Oliver // Melodies For Friends // Isolation Journal 3 Restless // Bandcamp
*Francois Houle/John Oliver // Melodies For Disappearing Friends //....Restless // Bandcamp
*Francois Houle/John Oliver // Melody Of Forgetting // ....Restless // Bandcamp
*Francois Houle/John Oliver // Melody Of The Forgotten // ....Restless // Bandcamp
*Francois Houle/John Oliver // Breathless // ....Restless // Bandcamp
*Francois Houle/John Oliver // Catch Your Breath // ....Restless // Bandcamp
*Francois Houle/John Oliver // Midnight Whistling // ....Restless // Bandcamp
*Francois Houle/John Oliver // Midnight Revelation // ....Restless // Bandcamp
Dave Douglas/Joe Lovano // Manitou // Other Worlds // Greenleaf
Dave Douglas/Joe Lovano // Antiquity To Outer Space // Other Worlds // Greenleaf
David Binney // Isthmus // Aerial 2 // Mythology
David Binney // We Were There // Aerial 2 // Mythology
David Binney // What The Sun Brings // Aerial 2 // Mythology
March 23rd, 2022
A fine new album with Canadian saxophonist Benjamin Deschamps started today. Then Australian pianist/composer Andrea Keller with tracks from two brand new albums of hers, bassist John Hebert from a new release of a 2013 live concert, bassoonist Sara Schoenbeck, Canadian trombonist Karl Silveira with his new debut album, various artists from a multi-label release to offer relief for jazz musicians in need, and pianist Ethan Iverson. The historical segment was one of my favourite Ben Webster albums from 1957.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Benjamin Deschamps // Healing Chant: The Incantation // Augmented Reality // MCM
*Benjamin Deschamps // Healing Chant: The Resurrection // Augmented Reality // MCM
*Benjamin Deschamps // Parallel Universe // Augmented Reality // MCM
Andrea Keller // Between Panic And Peace // Between Panic And Peace // Bandcamp
Andrea Keller // In Solidarity // Between Panic And Peace // Bandcamp
Andrea Keller // Yo-Yo // ...Curates Monday Nights... // Bandcamp
John Hebert // Constrictor // Sounds Of Love // Sunnyside
Sara Schoenbeck // Sand Dune Trilogy // Sara Schoenbeck // Pyroclastic Records
Sara Schoenbeck // Sugar // Sara Schoenbeck // Pyroclastic Records
Ben Webster (historical segment) // Soulville // Soulville // Verve
Ben Webster (historical segment) // Late Date // Soulville // Verve
Ben Webster (historical segment) // Time On My Hands // Soulville // Verve
Ben Webster (historical segment) // Lover Come Back To Me // Soulville // Verve
Ben Webster (historical segment) // Ill Wind // Soulville // Verve
*Karl Silveira // Nymark Plaza // A Porta Aperta // Self-Produced
*Karl Silveira // Perimeter // A Porta Aperta // Self-Produced
*Karl Silveira // Hunch (Intro) // A Porta Aperta // Self-Produced
*Karl Silveira // A Porta Aperta // A Porta Aperta // Sel-Pruduced
Various Artists // Easy Come Easy Go Blues (Cecile McLorin Salvant) // Relief... // Mack Avenue
Various Artists // Facts (Joshua Redman) // Relief... // Mack Avenue
Various Artists // Lift Every Voiuce And Sing // Relief... // Mack Avenue
Various Artists // Gingerbread Boy // Relief... // Mack Avenue
Ethan Iverson // She Won't Forget Me // Every Note Is True // Blue Note
Ethan Iverson // For Ellen Raskin (partial only) // Every Note Is True // Blue Note
March 16th, 2022
Montreal's Code Quartet started today, followed by vibraphonist (and CKUW friend) Stefan Bauer, French soprano player Émile Parisien, Australian pianist/composer/educator Andrea Keller, Canadian band Way North, pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba and pianist Satoko Fujii. The historical segment was a capsule summary of the great Ella Fitzgerald,.. From Canada and US to Holland, France, Australia, Cuba and Japan, we were all over the world today.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Code Quartet // Watching It All Slip Away // Genealogy // Justin Time
*Code Quartet // Genealogy // Genealogy // Justin Time
*Code Quartet // Wind Up // Genealogy // Justin Time
Stefan Bauer // Coney Island // Geographia // JazzHausMusik
Stefan Bauer // From Afar // Geographia // JazzHausMusik
Stefan Bauer // Askale Tulem // Geographia // JazzHausMusik
Emile Parisien // Memento Pt. 1 // Louise // ACT
Emile Parisien // Memento Pt. 2 // Louise // ACT
Emile Parisien // Memento Pt. 3 // Louise // ACT
Andrea Keller // I'll Wave To You From The Car // Systems Over-Ride // Bandcamp
Andrea Keller // Systems Over-Ride V // Systems Over-Ride // Bandcamp
Andrea Keller // In Solidarity // Systems Over-Ride // Bandcamp
Ella Fitzgerald (historical segment) // A Tisket A Tasket // Gold: Ella Fitzgerald // Verve
Ella Fitzgerald (historical segment) // Rockin' In Rhythjm // ...Sings The Duke Ellington Songbook // Verve
Ella Fitzgerald (historical segment) // Take The A Train // ...Sings The Duke Ellington Songbook // Verve
Ella Fitzgerald (historical segment) // How High The Moon // Be Bop Spoken Here // Proper Records
Ella Fitzgerald (historical segment) // Ool-Ya-Koo // Be Bop Spoken Here // Proper Records
Ella Fitzgerald (historical segment) // Lush Life // ..Sings The Duke Ellington Songbook // Verve
Ella Fitzgerald (historical segment) // How Long, How Long Blues // These Are The Blues // Verve
Ella Fitzgerald (historical segment) // St. Louis Blues // These Are The Blues // Verve
Ella Fitzgerald (historical segment) // A Flower Is A Lovesome Thing // Ella At Duke's Place // Verve
Ella Fitzgerald (historical segment) // Cottontail // Ella At Duke's Place // Verve
*Way North // Play // New Dreams, Old Stories // Roots2Boot
*Way North // I'm Here To Stay // New Dreams, Old Stories // Roots2Boot
*Way North // New Dreams, Old Stories // New Dreams, Old Stories // Roots2Boot
Gonzalo Rubalcaba // Quite Place // Skyline // 5Passion
Gonzalo Rubalcaba // Ahmad The Terrible // Skyline // 5Passion
Satoko Fujii // 76RH // Mosaic // Libra
March 9th, 2022
Some fine new music today, and a historical segment with a 1989 Miles Davis album. Alto player David Binney started today. Then a fine new album with Canadian pianist/composer Tania Gill, Saxophonist Chet Doxas, trumpeter Dave Douglas with saxophonist Joe Lovano, drummer Tomas Fujiwara, clarinetist Ben Goldberg and trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
David Binney // Zemun // Aerial 2 // Mythology
David Binney // Modern Courtesy // Aerial 2 // Mythology
*Tania Gill // To Montreal // Disappearing Curiosities // Self-Produced
*Tania Gill // Jaunty Woo // Disappearing Curiosities // Self-Produced
*Tania Gill // Tangled Branches // Disappearing Curiosities // Self-Produced
*Tania Gill // Climate Striker // Disappearing Curiosities // Self-Produced
*Chet Doxas // Soapbox // You Can't Take It With You // Whirlwind
*Chet Doxas // Up There In The Woods // You Can't Take It With You // Whirlwind
*Chet Doxas // All The Roads // You Can't Take It With You // Whirlwind
*Chet Doxas // View From A Bird // You Can't Take It With You // Whirlwind
Dave Douglas/Joe Lovano // Space Exploration // Other Worlds // Greenleaf
Dave Douglas/Joe Lovano // Shooting Stars // Other Worlds // Greenleaf
Dave Douglas/Joe Lovano // Life On Earth // Other Worlds // Greenleaf
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Catembe // Amandla // Warner Bros.
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Cobra // Amandla // Warner Bros.
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Big Time // Amandla // Warner Bros.
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Hannibal // Amandla // Warner Bros.
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Amandla // Amandla // Warner Bros.
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Jilli // Amandla // Warner Bros.
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Mr. Pastorius // Amandla // Warner Bros.
Tomas Fujiwara // Pack Up Coming For You // March // Firehouse 12 Recotds
Tomas Fujiwara // Life Only Gets More // March // Firehouse 12 Records
Tomas Fujiwara // Wave Shake And Angle Bounce // March // Firehouse 12 Records
Ben Goldberg // Everything Happens To Be // Everything Happens To Be // BAG Records
Ben Goldberg // Cold Weather // Everything Happens To Be // BAG Records
Wadada Leo Smith // The AD Opera: A Long Vision with Imagination, Creativity And Fire // A Love Sonnet For Billie Holiday // TUM Records
March 2nd, 2022
Fundrive is over for another year, and a big thank you to all who donated to keep us on the air. Today the format was back to "normal", with the usual mix of current styles and a historical segment - today classic Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers from 1959. The funky and wld Canadian Shuffle Demons started today. Then alto player David Binney, soprano saxophonist Emile Parisien, Vancouver based guitarist Gordon Grdina, the band Mostly Other People Do The Killing (a name I have much trouble with), Canadian violinist Don Macdonald and pianist Ethan Iverson. This was Voyage show #1100.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*The Shuffle Demons // All In // All In // Shuffle Demons Productions
*The Shuffle Demons // Watch Your Step // All In // Shuffle Demons Productions
*The Shuffle Demons // Covid Blues // All In // Shuffle Demons Productions
David Binney // Our Place // A Glimpse Of The Eternal // Criss Cross
David Binney // In A Way // A Glimpse Of The Eternal // Criss Cross
David Binney // Ambivalence // A Glimpse Of The Eternal // Criss Cross
Emile Parisien // Louise // Louise // ACT
Emile Parisien // Madagascar // Louise // ACT
*Gordon Grdina // Oddly Enough // Oddly Enough // Attaboygirl Records
*Gordon Grdina // I Don't Use Hair Products // Oddly Enough // Attaboygirl Records
*Gordon Grdina // Trauma One // Oddly Enough // Attaboygirl Records
Art Blakey (historical segment) // Hipsippy Blues // Just Cookin' // Blue Note
Art Blakey (historical segment) // Close Your Eyes // Just Cookin' // Blue Note
Art Blakey (historical segment) // Jimerick // Just Cookin' // Blue Note
Art Blakey (historical segment) // Quick Trick // Just Cookin' // Blue Note
Art Blakey (historical segment) // M&M // Just Cookin' // Blue Note
Art Blakey (historical segment) // Just Cookin' // Just Cookin' // Blue Note
MOPDTK // Three Mile Island // Disasters vol. 1 // Hot Cup Records
MOPDTK // Exeter // Disasters vol. 1 // Hot Cup Records
MOPDTK // Marcus Hook // Disasters Vol. 1 // Hot Cup Records
*Don Macdonald // Dreams Of Ozymandias // Shifting Sands // Bandcamp
*Don Macdonald // La Tormenta // Shifting Sands // Bandcamp
*Don Macdonald // Derecho // Shifting Sands // Bandcamp
Ethen Iverson // The Eternal Verities // Every Note Is True // Blue Note
Ethen Iverson // She Won't Forget Me (partial) // Every Note Is True // Blue Note
February 23rd, 2022
The second week of CKUW's annual Fundrive included this week's show. The selections were slotted in between pitches to encourage donations to the station. Almost all the tunes were in the category of "old favourites" from over the years. Next week will be back to "normal". (And donating at fundrive.ckuw.ca is still possible. nudge nudge)
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album. Label
Massimo Faraó... // Voyage // Estate //
Manny Albam // Minor Matters // Jazz Greats Of Our Time Vol 1 // Coral
Duke Ellington // Take The A Train // Ellington Uptown // Columbia
Jonathan and Darlene Edwards // Take The A Train // Greastest Hits Vol. 1 // Corinthian
Freddie Hubbard // Hedi B // Sweet Return // Atlantic
*The Shuffle Demons // Covid Blues // All in // Shuffle Demons Productions
*Amber Epp // Some Other time // Inside Out // Self-Produced
John Coltrane // Naima // The Very Best Of...// Atlantic
Miles Davis // 'Round Midnight // Round About Midnight // Columbia
Miles Davis // Footprints // Miles Smiles // Columbia
Emile Parisien // Louise // Louise // ACT
Gary Burton & Chick Corea // La Fiesta // Crystal Silence // ECM
Miles Davis // Someday My Prince Will Come // Someday My Prince Will Come // Columbia
Jonathan and Darlene Edwards // Sophisticated Lady // Greatest Hits Vol 1 // Corinthian
February 16th, 2022
This week and next week are part of CKUW's annual Fundrive, so playlists get shorter and perhaps are an unusual mix. Some old favourites and a couple of new tracks as well, but no historical segment as such. Next week will be similar. In the meantime, you can participate in the Fundrive at fundrive.ckuw.ca. I urge you to do so to allow this show and the station to keep going.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Stan Getz // Voyage // Voyage // Blackhawk
*The Shuffle Demons // All In // All In // Shuffle Demons Music
Bill Evans // Some Other time // Some Other Time: The Lost Black Forest Tapes // Resonance Records
Iro Haala... // Intermission Music // Around Again...// TUM
Miles Davis // Teo // Someday My Prince Will Come // Columbia
*Gordon Grdina // I Don't Use Hair Products // Oddly Enough // Attaboygirl Records
*WJO // Fleur Variation 3 // Twisting Ways // WJO Music
Dave Douglas/Joe Lovano // Sprints // Live At Monterey Jazz Festival // Blue Note
Miles Davis // Blue In Green // Kind Of Blue // Columbia
Wadada Leo Smith // Song For World Forgiveness // A Love Sonnet For Billie Holiday // TUM
Gerry Miulligan/Chet Baker // It's Sandy At The Beach // Carnegie Hall Concert // CTI
February 9th, 2022
A great Canadian trio started today. Then Tenor player Tony Malaby, alto player Rudresh Mahanthappa, trumpeter Terence Blanchard, The OGJB Quartet (Oliver Lake, Graham Haynes, Joe Fonda, Barry Altschul), Manitoba born bassist Miles Perkin, and the wild band called Kaze. The historical segment was singer Eva Cassidy, a brilliant artist who died at 33 months after this 1996 recording.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*TuneTown // Flood, Deluge // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*TuneTown // Look Down // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*TuneTown // Sycamore // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*TuneTown // Cheryl // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
Tony Malaby // Corinthian Leather // The Cave Of Winds // Pyroclastic
Tony Malaby // Recrudessence // The Cave Of Winds // Pyroclastic
Rudresh Mahanthappa // Give It All You Got // Animal Crossing (ep) // Whirlwind
Rudresh Mahanthappa // Faith // Animal Crossing (ep) // Whirlwind
Terence Blanchard // The Elders // Absence // Blue Note
Terence Blanchard // Fall // Absence // Blue Note
Terence Blanchard // I Dare You (Intro) // Absence // Blue Note
Terence Blanchard // I Dare You // Absence // Blue Note
The OGJB Quartet // The Me Without Bella // Ode To O // TUM
Eva Cassidy (historical segment) // Cheek To Cheek // Live At Blues Alley // Eva Music
Eva Cassidy (historical segment) // Stormy Monday // Live At Blues Alley // Eva Music
Eva Cassidy (historical segment) // Fine And Mellow // Live At Blues Alley // Eva Music
Eva Cassidy (historical segment) // People Get Ready // Live At Blues Alley // Eva Music
Eva Cassidy (historical segment) //Tall Trees In Georgia // Live At Blues Alley // Eva Music
Eva Cassidy (historical segment) // Fields Of Gold // Live At Blues Alley // Eva Music
Eva Cassidy (historical segment) // Autimn Leaves // Live At Blues Alley // Eva Music
Eva Cassidy (historical segment) // Oh, Had I A Golden Thread // Live At Blues Alley // Eva Music
*Miles Perkin // The Runaround // The Point In Question // Clean Feed
*Miles Perkin // Sdreaming // The Point In Question // Clean Feed
*Miles Perkin // It Takes Its Toll // The Point In Question // Clean Feed
Kaze // Noir Poplar // Sand Storm // Libra
Kaze // Suna Arashi // Sand Storm // Libra
February 2nd, 2022
Welcome to Groundhog Day - hence the unusual theme for today's show. Aside from that it was fairly "normal" with a trio record by Drummer Andrew Cyrille, bassist William Parker and flugelhorn player Enrico Rava to start. Then pianist Fred Hersch, clarinetist Francois Houle with fellow musician and sound engineer John Oliver in an extraordinary duet album, pianist Satoko Fujii, Montreal's Jazzlab Orchestra, Guitar/oud player Gordon Grdina with drummer Jim Black, saxophonist James Brandon Lewis and a bit of saxophonist Tony Malaby. The historical segment was vol. 2 from the 1953 Massey Hall concert with three of the five who starred there - Bud Powell piano, Charles Mingus bass and Max Roach drums.
"Watch that first step, it's a doozy".
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Sonny And Cher // I've Got You Babe (theme for today) // Look At Us //
Andrew Cyrille/William Parker/Enrico Rava // Improvisation No. 1 // 2 Blues For Cecil //
TUM
Andrew Cyrille/William Parker/Enrico Rava // Ballerina // 2 Blues For Cecil // TUM
Fred Hersch // Monkey Mind // Breath By Breath // Palmetto
Fred Hersch // Rising, Falling // Breath By Breath // Palmetto
Fred Hersch // Mara // Breath By Breath // Palmetto
*Francois Houle/John Oliver // Running // Isolation Journal 3 Restless // Bandcamp
*Francois Houle/John Oliver // Running Out Of Time // Isolation Journal 3 Restless // Bandcamp
*Francois Houle/John Oliver // Sobbing // Isolation Journal 3 Restless // Bandcamp
*Francois Houle/John Oliver // Wailing // Isolation Journal 3 Restless // Bandcamp
*Francois Houle/John Oliver // 3 Memories // Isolation Journal 3 Restless // Bandcamp
*Francois Houle/John Oliver // A Dream, A Nightmare, A Memory // Isolation Journal 3 Restless // Bandcamp
Satoko Fujii // Metaphors // Mantle // Not Two Records
Satoko Fujii // Autumn Sky // Mantle // Not Two Records
Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 2 The Amazing Bud Powell // Embraceable You // Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 2 // OJC
Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 2 The Amazing Bud Powell // Sure Thing // Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 2 // OJC
Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 2 The Amazing Bud Powell // Cherokee // Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 2 // OJC
Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 2 The Amazing Bud Powell // My Devotion // Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 2 // OJC
Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 2 The Amazing Bud Powell // Polka Dots And Moonbeams // Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 2 // OJC
Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 2 The Amazing Bud Powell // (Jubilee) Hallelujah // Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 2 // OJC
Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 2 The Amazing Bud Powell //Lullaby Of Birdland // Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 2 // OJC
Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 2 The Amazing Bud Powell // My Heart Stood Still // Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 2 // OJC
*Jazzlab Orchestra // Le Grain Blanc Dans Les Voiles // Loguslabusmuzikus // Effendi
*Jazzlab Orchestra // Casse-Pattes Casse-Gueule Casse-Tete // Loguslabusmuzikus // Effendi
Gordon Grdina/Jim Black // Black Lodge // Martian Kitties // Astral Spirits
Gordon Grdina/Jim Black // Brushes With Deatrh // Martian Kitties // Astral Spirits
Gordon Grdina/Jim Black // Abercrombie // Martian Kitties // Astral Spirits
James Brandon Lewis // Arachis // Jesup Wagon // Tao Forms
James Brandon Lewis // Fallen Flowers // Jesup Wagon // Tao Forms
Tony Malaby // Corinthian Leather (partial) // The Cave Of Winds // Pyroclastic Records
January 26th, 2022
A great album from several years ago by drummer Ernesto Cervini was the opener today. Then Australian pianist/composer/experimenter/educator Andrea Keller, The BPM Trio from Montreal, clarinetist Ben Goldberg, the OGJB Quartet (Oliver Lake, Graham Haynes, Joe Fonda and Barry Altschul), pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba and trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith. The historical segment was the famous Massey Hall Concert in 1953.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Ernesto Cervini // Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise // Tetrahedron // Anzic Records
*Ernesto Cervini // Forward Motion // Tetrahedron // Anzic Records
*Ernesto Cervini // Boo Radley // Tetrahedron // Anzic Records
Andrea Keller // For All The Wrong Reasons // Systems Over-Ride // Bandcamp
Andrea Keller // Trio Recurcussions // Systems Over-Ride // Bandcamp
Andrea Keller // Systems Over-Ride IV // Systems Over-Ride // Bandcamp
*BPM Trio // Airegin // Audi Alteram Partem // Chronograph
*BPM Trio // Narcolypso // Audi Alteram Partem // Chronograph
Ben Goldberg // What About // Everything Happens To Be // BAG Records
Ben Goldberg // 21 // Everything Happens To Be // BAG Records
Ben Goldberg // Fred Hampton // Everything Happens To Be // BAG Records
Jazz At Massey Hall vol 1 (historical segment) // Perdido // Jazz At Massey Hall vol 1 // Original Jazz classics
Jazz At Massey Hall vol 1 (historical segment) // Salt Peanuts // Jazz At Massey Hall vol 1 // OJC
Jazz At Massey Hall vol 1 (historical segment) // Wee // Jazz At Massey Hall vol 1 // OJC
Jazz At Massey Hall vol 1 (historical segment) // Hot House // Jazz At Massey Hall vol 1 // OJC
Jazz At Massey Hall vol 1 (historical segment) // A Night In Tunisia // Jazz At Massey Hall vol 1 // OJC
OGJB Quartet // Ode To O // Ode To O // TUM
OGJB Quartet // Justice // Ode To O // TUM
Gonzalo Rubalcaba // Silver Hollow // Skyline // 5Passion
Gonzalo Rubalcaba // Promenade // Skyline // 5Passion
Gonzalo Rubalcaba // Novia Mia // Skyline // 5Passion
Wadada Leo Smith // Billie Holiday: A Love Sonnet A Love Sonnet For Billie Holiday // TUM
January 19th, 2022
Maria Schneider's brilliant Jazz Orchestra album from a couple of years ago started today. Then alto player Rudesh Mahanthappa, Canadian violinist Don Macdonald, saxophonist Chet Doxas, drummer Chet Smith, saxophonist Quinsin Nachoff and pianist Satoko Fujii. The historical segment was from a current reissue of early alto player Paul Desmond.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Maria Schneider // A World Lost // Data Lords // ArtistShare
Maria Schneider // Don't Be Evil // Data Lords // ArtistShare
Rudresh Mahanthappa // Animal Crossing // Animal Crossing EP // Whirlwind
Rudresh Mahanthappa // Missouri Uncompromised // Animal Crossing EP // Whirlwind
*Don Macdonald // Shifting Sands // Shifting Sands // Bandcamp
*Don Macdonald // Dali's Hourglass // Shifting Sands // Bandcamp
*Don Macdonald // Bembe // Shifting Sands // Bandcamp
*Chet Doxas // Part Of A Memory // You Can't Take It With You // Whirlwind
*Chet Doxas // Twelve Foot Blues // You Can't Take It With You // Whirlwind
*Chet Doxas // The Last Pier // You Can't Take It With You // Whirlwind
Paul Desmond (historical segment) // Balcony Rock // Play Me Again // Novoson SL
Paul Desmong (historical segment) // Blues In Time // Play Me Again // Novoson SL
Paul Desmond (historical segment) // Body And Soul // Play Me Again // Novoson SL
Paul Desmond (historical segment) // Stardust // Play Me Again // Novoson SL
Ches Smith // Interpret It Well // Interpret It Well // Pyroclastic Records
Quinsin Nachoff // Tightrope // Flux // Mythology
Quinsin Nachoff // Astral Echo Poem // Flux // Mythology
Satoko Fujii // Kumazemi // Mosaic // Libra
January 12th, 2022
From a big band tribute to a early John Coltrane album to an avant-garde saxophonist, another wide swath through the world of jazz. A classic album by trumpeter Freddie Hubbard made up the historical segment.
Dal Sasso Big Band // Africa // John Coltrane's Africa/Brass Revisited // Jazz & People
Dal Sasso Big Band // Naima // John Coltrane's Africa/Brass Revisited // Jazz & People
*Levi Dover // MK // Imaginary Structures // Three Pines Records
*Levi Dover // Galapagos // Imaginary Structures // Three Pines Records
*Levi Dover // How The Light Gets In // Imaginary Structures // Three Pines Records
Sara Schoenbeck // Absence // Sara Schoenbeck // Pyroclastic Records
Sara Schoenbeck // Anaphoria // Sara Schoenbeck // Ptroclastic Records
Sara Schoenbeck // Suspend A Bridge // Sara Schoenbeck // Pyroclastic Records
Ben Goldberg // Chorale Type // Everything Happens To Be // BAG Records
Ben Goldberg // Long Last Moment // Everything Happens To Be // BAG Records
Freddie Hubbard (historical segment) // Cold Turkey // Red Clay // CTI
Freddie Hubbard (historical segment) // Red Clay (Alternate Version) // Red Clay // CTI
*Francois Houle/John Oliver // Underwater // Isolation Journal 3 Restless // Bandcamp
*Francois Houle/John Oliver // Submarine // Isolation Journal 3 Restless // Bandcamp
*Francois Houle/John Oliver // Restless // Isolation Journal 3 Restless // Bandcamp
*Francois Houle/John Oliver // Awaiting Disaster //Isolation Journal 3 Restless // Bandcamp
*Francois Houle/John Oliver // What Next? // Isolation Journal 3 Restless // Bandcamp
*Francois Houle/John Oliver // Now What? // Isolation Journal 3 Restless // Bandcamp
Lady Blackbird // Ruler Of My Heart // Black Acid Soul // BMG
Lady Blackbird // Nobody's Sweetheart // Black Acid Soul // BMG
Lady Blackbird // Collage // Black Acid Soul // BMG
Lady Blackbird // Five Feet Tall // Black Acid Soul // BMG
Tony Malaby // The Cave Of Winds // The Cave Of Winds // Pyroclastic Records
January 5th, 2022
Happy (Healthy) New Year everyone.. Canadian bassist Miles Perkin started today. Then pianist Fred Hersch, Australian pianist/composer/educator Andrea Keller, pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba, bassist William Parker, the Montreal Code Quartet and pianist Tania Gill. The historical segment was a new release of outtakes for the classic Brubeck Time Out album.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album. Label
*Miles Perkin // What Did You Expect // The Point In Question // Clean Feed
*Miles Perkin // The Point In Question // The Point In Question // Clean Feed
Fred Hersch // Begin Again // Breath By Breath // Palmetto
Fred Hersch // Awakened Heart // Breath By Breath // Palmetto
Fred Hersch // Breath By Breath // Breath By Breath // Palmetto
Andrea Keller // Linger // Systems Over-Ride // Bandcamp
Andrea Keller // Systems Over-Ride III // Systems Over-Ride // Bandcamp
Andrea Keller // Silver Leaves // Systems Over-Ride // Bandcamp
Gonzalo Rubalcaba // Lagrimas Negras // Skyline // 5Passion
Gonzalo Rubalcaba // Gypsy // Skyline // 5Passion
William Parker // Painters Winter // Painters Winter // AUM Fidelity
William Parker // Happiness // Painters Winter // AUM Fidelity
Dave Brubeck (historical segment) // Blue Rondo A La Turk // Time Outtakes // Brubeck Editions
Dave Brubeck (historical segment) // Strange Meadowlark // Time Outtakes // Brubeck Editions
Dave Brubeck (historical segment) // Take Five // Time Outtakes // Brubeck Editions
Dave Brubeck (historical segment) // Three To Get Ready // Time Outtakes // Brubeck Editions
Dave Brubeck (historical segment) // Cathy's Waltz // Time Outtakes // Brubeck Editions
*Code Quartet // Day Moon // Genealogy // Justin Time
*Code Quartet // Beach Community // Genealogy // Justin Time
*Code Quartet // Tipsy // Genealogy // Justin Time
*Tania Gill // Marsh Music // Disappearing Curiosities // Self-Produced
December 29th, 2021
A sort of year end review of some of the albums that caught my ear this year. Saxophonist James Brandon Lewis started. Then pianist Dave Restivo, trumpeter Terence Blanchard, The Toronto band TuneTown, Montreal band L'Abime, trumpeter Kenny Wheeler and the WJO. The historical segment was a new release a 1965 live performance by John Coltrane in Seattle of his classic A Love Supreme. Here's hoping 2022 will bring an end to this pandemic and more great jazz. All the best.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
James Brandon Lewis // Jesup Wagon // Jesup Wagon // Tao Forms
James Brandon Lewis // Lowlands Of Sorrow // Jesup Wagon // Tao Forms
*Dave Restivo // rain To Catania // Arancina // Chronograph
*Dave Restivo // Palermo Street Scenes // Arancina // Chronograph
*Dave Restivo // Moonlight In Modica // Arancina // Chronograph
Terence Blanchard // Envisioned Reflections (Intro) // Absence // Blue Note
Terence Blanchard // Envisioned Reflections // Absence // Blue Note
Terence Blanchard // The Second Wave // Absence // Blue Note
Terence Blanchard // When It Was Now // Absence // Blue Note
*TuneTown // Hello, Today // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*TuneTown // Entering Utopia // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*TuneTown // Layla Tov // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
John Coltrane (historical segment) // A Love Supremne Pt. 2 Resolution // A Love Supreme: Live In Seattle // Impulse
John Coltrane (historical segment) // A Love supreme Pt.3 Pursuance // A Love Supreme: Live In Seattle // Impulse
John Coltrane (historical segment( // A Love supreme Pt.4 Psalm // A Love Supreme: Live In Seattle // Impulse
*L'Abime // Le Culte I // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
*L'Abime // Le Culte II // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
*L'Abime // Le Culte III // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
Kenny Wheeler // Preamble // Windmill Tilter // Fontana BGO Records
Kenny Wheeler // Don The Dreamer // Windmill Tilter // Fontana BGO Records
Kenny Wheeler // Don No More // Windmill Tilter // Fontana BGO Records
*WJO // The Hand // Twisting Ways // WJO Music
*WJO // Dialogue // Twisting Ways // WJO Music
December 22nd, 2021
Tha annual Christmas show with some "usual" jazz, but with some seasonal music interspersed. Drummer and friend Ernesto Cervini started with a very funny Christmas tune. After that wonderful Australian pianist/composer/educator Andrea Keller, The Dal Sasso Big Band with a track from a Coltrane tribute album, and pianist Satoko Fujii, Following that my one Christmas show tradition - Lambert Hendricks & Ross with the always touching Deck Us All With Boston Charlie. Saxophonist Chet Doxas, Norwegian pianist Bugge Wesseltoft with the most lovely Christmas jazz album ever recorded, the WJO and Ernesto Cervini to see us out. The historical segment was Ellington's take on a sort of Christmas classic. Here's to a safe Holiday Season.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Ernesto Cervini // Here Comes Santa Claus // A Turboprop Christmas // Anzic
Andrea Keller // Systems Over-Ride I // Systems Over-Ride // BandCamp
Andrea Keller // I Miss You So Much // Systems Over-Ride // BandCamp
Andrea Keller // Systems Over-Ride II // Systems Over-Ride // BandCamp
Dal Sasso Big Band // Greensleeves // John Coltrane's Africa/Brass Revisited // Jazz & People
Satoko Fujii // Deiser Zug // Mosaic // Libra
LH&R // Deck Us All With Boston Charlie // Jingle Bell Swing // Columbia
Corea/Hancock // Deck The Halls // Jingle Bell Swing // Columbia
*Chet Doxas // You Can't Take It With You // You Can't Take It With You // Whirlwind
*Chet Doxas // Cheryl And George // You Can't Take It With You // Whirlwind
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Overture // The Nutcracker Suite // Columbia
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Toot Toot Tootie Toot // The Nutcracker Suite // Columbia
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Peanut Brittle Brigade // The Nutcracker Suite // Columbia
Duke Ellington (historical Segment) // Sugar Rum Cherry // The Nutcracker Suite // Columbia
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Entr'Acte // The Nutcracker Suite // Columbia
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // The Volga Vouty // The Nutcracker Suite // Columbia
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Chinoiserie // The Nutcracker Suite // Columbia
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Danse Of The Floradores // The Nutcracker Suite // Columbia
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Arabesque Cookie // The Nutcracker Suite // Columbia
Bugge Wesseltoft // It's Snowing On My Piano // It's Snowing On My Piano // ACT
Bugge Wesseltoft // In Dulce Jubilo // It's Snowing On My Piano // ACT
Bugge Wesseltoft // Mitt Hjerte Alltid Vanker // It's Snowing On My Piano // ACT
Bugge Wesseltoft // What Child Is This // It's Snowing On My Piano // ACT
Bugge Wesseltoft // Es Ist Ein Ros Entsprungen // It's Snowing On My Piano // ACT
*WJO // Hope Shadow // Twisting Ways // WJO Music
*Ernesto Cervini // Christmas Time Is Here // A Turboprop Christmas // Anzic
December 15th, 2021
As usual, lots of great new material and an historical segment of classic fusion with Weather Report. Others were trombonist Ed Neumeister, trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith, Pianist Jan Lundgren, guitar and oud player Gordon Grdina. guitarist Greg Amirault, and alto player Miguel Zenon.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Ed Neumeister // Includsion // What Have I Done // MeisteroMusic Records
Ed Neumeister // PickledGinger 6 // What Have I Done // MeisteroMmusic Records
Ed Neumeister // Chill'n // What Have I Done // MeisteroMusic Records
Ed Neumeister // What Have I Done? // What Have I Done // MeisteroMusic Records
Wadada Leo Smith // The AD Opera: A Long Vision... // A Love Sonnet For Billie Holiday // TUM Records
Jan Lundgren // Gladjens Blomster // Into The Night // ACT
Jan Lundgren // Asta // Into The Night // ACT
Jan Lundgren // Preambule // Into The Night // ACT
*Gordon Grdina // Kaleidoscope // Klotski // Attaboygirl Records
*Gordon Grdina // Microbian Theory // Klotski // Attaboygirl Records
*Greg Amirault // Uninvited // News Blues // Self-Produced
*Greg Amirault // Meeting The Master // News blues // Self-Produced
*Greg Amirault // If You Could Se Me now // News Blues // Self-Produced
Weather Report (historical segment) // Freezing Fire // Live And Unreleased // Columbia
Weather Report (historical segment) // Plaza Real // Live And Unreleased // Columbia
Weather Report (historical segment) // Portrait Of Tracy // Live And Unreleased // Columbia
Weather Report (historical segment) // In A Silent Way/Waterfall // Live And Unreleased // Columbia
Weather Report (historical segment) // Directions/Doctor Honoris Causa // Live And Unreleased // Columbia
Miguel Zenon // Broken Shadows // Law Years: The Music Of Ornette Coleman // Miel Music
Miguel Zenon // Dee Dee // Law Years: The Music Of Ornette Coleman // Miel Music
Miguel Zenon // Toy Dance/Street Woman (partial only) // Law Years: The Music Of Ornette Coleman // Miel Music
December 8th, 2021
Drummer Johnathan Blakes's new album started today with the title track that references Ana Grace, the daughter of saxophonist Jimmy Greene who was in Winnipeg for most of her short life before returning to Connecticut only to be killed at age six in the Sandy Hook massacre. After that was clarinetist Ben Goldberg, Montreal's Jazzlab Orchestra, saxophonist Noah Prem,inger with bassist Kim Cass, alto player Jon Gordon with a bunch of Winnipeg musicians, bassists William Parker and Alex Lefaivre. The historical segment was a classic album with trumpeter Kenny Wheeler.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Johnathan Blake // Homeward Bound // Homeward Bound // Blue Note
Johnathan Blake // Rivers And Parks // Homeward Bound // Blue Note
Ben Goldberg // Everything Happens To Be // Everything Happens To Be // BAG Records
Ben Goldberg // Cold Weather // Everything Happens To Be // BAG Records
*Jazzlab Orchestra // Bluesy Del Lunedi // Loguslabusmuzikus // Effendi
*Jazzlab Orchestra // Criusm // Loguslabusmuzikus // Effendi
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Chron // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Iris // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Tradr Hoez // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Drone // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Kenny Wheeler (historical segment) // Peace For Five // Deer Wan // ECM
Kenny Wheeler (historical segment) // Sumother Song // Deer Wan // ECM
Kenny Wheeler (historical segment) // Deer Wan // Deer Wan // ECM
*Jon Gordon // Pointillism // Stranger Than Fiction // ArtistShare
*Jon Gordon // Counterpoint // Stranger Than Fiction // ArtistShare
*Jon Gordon // Bella // Stranger Than Fiction // ArtistShare
William Parker // Groove 77 // Painters Winter // AUM Fidelity
*Alex Lefaivre // Time Of The Barracudas // Naufrages // Arteboreal
*Alex Lefaivre // Boiler Room // Naufrages // Arteboreal
*Alex Lefaivre // Sneaked // Naufrages // Arteboreal
December 1st, 2021
Grammy nominee trumpeter Terence Blanchard started today, with both the album and the first track getting nominations. Then a further sample from the debut album of the fascinating singer Lady Blackbird, Quebec band L'Abime, pianist Jan Lundgren, guitarist and oud player Gordon Grdina, pianist Benoit Delbecq and bassoonist Sara Schoenbeck. The historical segment was classic Miles Davis from 1961.
Artist (*Canadian) Album Album Label
Terence Blanchard // Absence // Absence // Blue Note
Terence Blanchard // The Elders // Absence // Blue Note
Terence Blanchard // Fall // Absence // Blue Note
Lady Blackbird // Lost And Looking // Black Acid Soul // BMG
Lady Blackbird // It Will Never Happen Again // Black Acid Soul // BMG
Lady Blackbird // Beware The Stranger // Black Acid Soul // Bmg
*L'Abime // L'Etang Au Crepuscule // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
*L'Abime // Requiem // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
*L'Abime // Perdu Dans Les Bois // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
Jan Lundgren // Into The Night // Into The Night // ACT
Jan Lundgren // Ystad // Into The Night // ACT
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Someday My Prince Will Come // Someday My Prince Will Come // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment // Old Folks // Someday My Prince Will Come // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Pfrancing // Someday My Prince Will Come // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Drad-Dog // Someday My Prince Will Come // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment( // Teo // Someday My Prince Come // Columbia
*Gordon Grdina // Bacchic Barge // Klotski // Attaboygirl
*Gordon Grdina // Sulfur City // Klotski // Attaboygirl
Benoit Delbecq // Pair Et Impair // The Weight Of Light // Pyroclastic Records
Benoit Delbecq // Family Trees // The Weight Of Light // Pyroclastic Records
Sara Schoenbeck // Augur Strokes // Sara Schoenbeck // Pyroclastic Records
November 24th, 2021
Lots of new tunes today, with a couple of "sneak previews" of albums yet to be released by pianist Fred Hersch and saxophonist Tony Malaby. Canadian bass player Levi Dover started from his debut release. Then trumpeter and icon Wadada Leo Smith, the previews, pianist Vijay Iyer, the Jazzlab Orchestra, guitarist Greg Amirault, pianist Satoko Fujii and saxophonist Noah Preminger with bassist Kim Cass. The historical segment was a further sample from the 1971 California Concert with the CTI All-Stars.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Levi Dover // The Fox And The Cat // Imaginary Structures // Three Pines Records
*Levi Dover // Imaginary Structures // Imaginary Structures // Three Pines Records
*Levi Dover // First Impression // Imaginary Structures // Three Pines Records
Wadada Leo Smith // Song For World Forgiveness // A Love Sonnet For Billie Holiday // TUM
Fred Hersch // Worldly Winds // Breath By Breath // Palmetto
Tony Malaby // Just Me Just Me // The Cave Of Winds // Pyroclastic
Vijay Iyer // Retrofit // Uneasy // ECM
Vijay Iyer // Entrustment // Uneasy // ECM
Vijay Iyer // Children Of Flint // Uneasy // ECM
*Jazzlab Orchestra // Pum La Suite // Loguslabusmuzikas // Effendi
California Concert (historical segment) // Fire And Rain // The Hollywood Palladium // CTI
California Concert (historical segment) // Here's That Rainy Day // The Hollywood Palladium // CTI
California Concert (historical segment) // Straight Life // The Hollywood Palladium
*Greg Amirault // News Blues // News Blues // Self-Produced
*Greg Amirault // Tribute Tune // News Blues // Self-Produced
*Greg Amirault // Sweet Way // News Blues // Self-Produced
Satoko Fujii // Underground // Underground // Libra
Sartoko Fujii // Break In The Clouds // Underground // Libra
Satoko Fujii // Meeresspiegel // Underground // Libra
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Slaughter // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Me You Sad // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
November 17th, 2021
Good to be back to the station - and this week no gremlins to get in the way of the music. Three tracks started from an album called Relief to raise money for the Jazz Foundation of America's Emergency Musician's fund. Then pianist/composer Satoko Fujii, The BPM Trio from Montreal, bassoon player Sara Schoenbeck with an album of duets with a variety of people, trombonist Ed Neumeister, Canadian bassist Alex Lefaivre, the quirky Quebec band called Le Ggril, and a bit of pianist Vijay Iyer. The historical segment was a sample of a 1971 concert with musicians from the CTI label.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Joshua Redman // Facts // Relief // Various/Mack Avenue
Charles Lloyd // Lift Every Voice And Sing // Relief // Various/Mack Avenue
Herbie Hancock // Gingerbread Boy // Releif // Various/Mack Avenue
Satoko Fujii // Habana's Dream // Mosaic // Libra
*BPM Trio // Summer Night // Audi Alteram Partem // Chronograph
*BPM Trio // Bright Mississippi // Audi Alteram Partem // Chronograph
Sara Schoenbeck // O'Saris // Sara Schoenbeck // Pyroclastic Records
Sara Schoenbeck // Sand Dune Trilogy // Sara Schoenbeck // Pyroclastic Records
Ed Neumeister // Pickled Ginger 3 // What Have I Done // MeisteroMusic
Ed Neumeister // Ridgewood // What Have I Done // MeisteroMusic
Ed Neumeister // Pickled Ginger 4 // What Have I Done // MeisteroMusic
Ed Neumeister // Renate // What Have I Done // MeisteroMusic
Ed Neumeister // Pickled Ginger 5 // What Have I Done // MeisteroMusic
California Concert (historical segment) // Impressions // he Hollywood Palladium // CTI
California Concert (historical segment) // Red Clay // The hollywood Palladium // CTI
*Alex Lefaivre // Sly // Naufrages // Arteboreal
*Alex Lefaivre // Sin City // Naufrages // Arteboreal
*Alex Lefaivre // Immigrant Song // Naufrages // Arteboreal
*LE GGRIL // In Memoriam Robert Ashley // Sommes // Tour de Bras
Vijay Iyer // Retrofit (partial) // Uneasy // ECM
November 10th, 2021
A less than smooth re-entry to being back in the studio today. Tech problems were huge, and I apologize to listeners who wondered (appropriately) what the heck was going on. Transferring music files electronically is very tricky. Next week will be better. To start today were two tracks by bassist Charlie Haden's Liberation Orchestra to acknowledge Remembrance Day tomorrow. Then a "new" singer. Lady Blackbird, formerly Marley Munroe, whose debut album is getting immense response. Then drummer Andrew Cyrille, Quebec saxophonist and composer Philippe Cote with pianist Marc Copland, trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith, bassist Dave Holland and the great Canadian band Peripheral vision. The historical segment was a newly released album with Oscar Peterson recorded in Helsinki in 1987.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title AlbumLabel
Charlie Haden // The Ballad Of The Fallen // The Ballad Of The Fallen // ECM
Charlie Haden // Adagio // Not In Our Name // Gitanes
Lady Blackbird // Blackbird // Black Acid Soul // BMG
Lady Blackbird // It's Not That Easy // Black Acid Soul // BMG
Lady Blackbird // Fix It // Black Acid Soul // BMG
Andrew Cyrille // Go Happy Lucky // The News // ECM
Andrew Cyrille // The News // The News // ECM
Andrew Cyrille // Incensio // The News // ECM
*Philippe Cote // Alchemy I // The Bell Tolls Variations/Fleur Revisited // Odd Sound
*Philippe Cote // Alchemy II // The Bell Tolls Variations/Fleur Revisited
*Philippe Cote // Hallowed Skies // The Bell Tolls Variations/Fleur Revisited // Odd Sound
*Philippe Cote // Elysian // The Bell Tolls Variations/Fleur Revisited
Wadada Leo Smith // Gold Symphony No. 1, Movement 1 //Great Lakes Quartet/The Chicago Symphonies // TUM
Wadada Leo Smith // Gold Symphony No. 1, Movement 2 // Great Lakes Quartet/The Chicago Symphonies // TUM
*Oscar Peterson (historical segment) // Sushi // A Time For Love // Mack Avenue
*Oscar Peterson (historical segment) // Love Ballade // A Time For Love // Mack Avenue
*Oscar Peterson (historical segment) // A Salute To Bach // A Time For Love // Mack Avenue
Dave Holland // Grave Walker // Another Land // Edition
Dave Holland // Another Land // Another Land // Edition
*Peripheral Vision // Reconciliation Suite // Irrational Revelation and Mutual Humiliation // Step 3
November 3rd, 2021
Hopefully the last broadcast from home - back to the studio next week all being well! Today had some new and sneak preview albums, with the usual mix of styles. Leader Adam Rudolph started with his very unusual big band with nine guitars. Very cool. After that, a soon to be released album by the wonderful Canadian band led by Tara Davidson and William Carn, drummer Nick Fraser, bassist Lars Danielsson, the British trio GoGoi Penguin and pianist Helen Sung. The historical segment was from a new album recorded in Japan in 1961 with Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Adam Rudolph // Parallax // Resonant Bodies // Meta Records
Adam Rudolph // Albireo // Resonant Bodies // Meta Records
Adam Rudolph // Eta // Resonant Bodies // Meta records
*Carn Davidson 9 // A Mother's Song // The History Of Us // Three Pines Records
*Carn Davidson 9 // A New Life // The History Of Us // Three Pines Records
*Carn Davidson 9 // Home // The History Of Us // Three Pines Records
*Nick Fraser // Shoe Dance // If There Were No Oppposites // Hat Hut/ezz-thetics
*Nick Fraser // Table 49, The Rex Hotel, Toronto // If There Were No Opposites // Hat Hut/ezz-thetics
*Nick Fraser // The Bulldog And The Capricorn // If There Were No Opposites // Hat Hut/ezz-thetics
Art Blakey (historical segment) // Moanin' // First Flight To Tokyo... // Blue Note
Art Blakey (historical segment) // 'Round About Midnight // First Flight To Tokyo... // Blue Note
Art Blakey (historical segment) // A Night In Tunisia // First Flight To Tokyo... // Blue Note
Lars Danielsson // Desert Of Catanga // Cloudland // ACT
Lars Danielsson // River Of Little // Cloudland // ACT
Lars Danielsson // Yes To You // Cloudland // ACT
Lars Danielsson // Intermezzo // Cloudland // ACT
Lars Danielsson // Villstad // Cloudland // ACT
GoGo Penguin // Atomised // GGP/RMX // Decca Records France
GoGo Penguin // Embers // GGP/RMX // Decca Records France
GoGo Penguin // F Maj Pixie Rone Remix // GGP/RMX // Decca Records France
Helen Sung // Wrong Key Donkey // Quartet+ // Sunnyside
Helen Sung // Melancholy Mood // Quartet+ // Sunnyside
Helen Sung // Kaleidoscope // Quartet+ // Sunnyside
Helen Sung // Lament For Kalief Brown // Quartet+ // Sunnyside
October 27th, 2021
Lots of variety today, starting with a 2CD release by drummer/composer Jared Schonig - one CD with quintet and another with the same playlist by a big band. Then a super duet album with pianist Sylvie Courvoisier and guitarist Mary Halvorson, guitarist Rez Abbasi, Saxophonist Michael Wollny, saxophonist Joel Frahm, the band See Through 4, guitar and oud player Gordon Grdina, and a wee bit of pianist Satoko Fujii. The historical segment was an album from October 31st 1971 in Boston as a Rite for All Souls. Fifty years later this is as close as I could get to October 31st. A wildly interesting album.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Jared Schonig // NUTS (Qunitet) // Two Takes... // Anzic
Jared Schonig // NUTS (Big Band) // Two Takes... // Anzic
Jared Schonig // Eight Twenty (Big Band) // Two Takes... // Anzic
Sylvie Courvoisier/Mary Halvorson // Golden Proportion // Searching For The Disappeared Hour // Pyroclastic Records
Sylvie Courvoisier/Mary Halvorson // Lulu's Second Theorem // Searching For The Disappeared Hour // Pyroclastic Records
Sylvie Courvoisier/Mary Halvorson // Faceless Smears // Searching For The Disappeared Hour // Pyroclastic Records
Rez Abbasi // My Favourite Things // Oasis // Enja/Yellowbird
Rez Abbasi // Lemongrass // Oasis // Enja/Yellowbird
Rez Abbasi // Cherry Blossom // Oasis // Enja/Yellowbird
Michael Wollny // Doppler Fx // XXXX // ACT
Michael Wollny // Michael vs Michael // XXXX // ACT
Mark Harvey Group (historical segment) // Invocation And Spell Against Demons // A Rite For All Souls // Americas Musicworks
Mark Harvey Group (historical segment) // The Rite Continued // A Rite For All Souls // Americas Musicworks
Mark Harvey Group (historical segment) // The Rite Concluded // A Rite For All Souls // Americas Musicworks
*Joel Frahm // Silk Road // The Bright Side // Anzic Records
*Joel Frahm // Omer's World // The Bright Side // Anzic Records
*Joel Frahm // Qu'est-ce Que C'est // The Bright Side // Anzic Records
*See Through 4 // Surrender Before Then // Permanent Moving Parts // All Set! Editions
*See Thriugh 4 // Familiar Second Thoughs // Permanent Moving Parts // All Set! Editions
*Gordon Grdina // Wayward // Pendulum // Attaboygirl Records
*Gordon Grdina // Pendulum // Pendulum // Attaboygirl Records
*Gordon Grdina // Always Been The Song II // Pendulum // Attaboygirl Records
Satoko Fujii // Shiroku (partial c. 7 minutes) // Piano Music // Libra
October 20th, 2021
The usual mix of gentle and experimental jazz today, starting with a pre-release track by bassoonist Sarah Schoenbeck with guitarist Nels Cline. Following that the Quebec band Jazzlab Orchestra, trombonist Ed Neumeister, Canadian bassist Levi Dover with his debut release, guitar and oud player Gordon Grdina, pianist Jan Lundgren, alto player Kevin Sun, the duet album of bassist Skuli Sverrisson and guitarist Bill Frisell, and a bit of the Canadian band Peripheral Vision. The historical segment was a 1980 album with Bari player Gerry Mulligan.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Sarah Schoenbeck // Lullaby // Sampler from Sarah Schoenbeck // Pyroclastic Records
*Jazzlab Orchestra // La Grande Sauve Majeure // Loguslabusmuzikus // Effendi
*Jazzlab Orchestra // Humor De La Seconda Noche // Loguslabusmuzikus // Effendi
Ed Neumeister // Riverwalk // What Have I Done // MeisteroMusic Records
Ed Neumeister // Pickled Ginger 1 // What Have I Done // MeisteroMusic Records
Ed Neumeister // Gratitude // What Have I Done // MeisteroMusic Records
Ed Neumeister // Pickled Ginger 2 // What Have I Done // MeisteroMusic Records
Ed Neumeister // Acclimation Park // What Have I Done // MeisteroMusic Records
*Levi Dover // MK // Imaginary Structures // Three Pines Records
*Levi Dover // Galapagos // Imaginary Structures // Three Pines Records
*Levi Dover // How The Light Gets In // Imaginary Structures // Three Pines Records
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // For An Unfinished Woman // Walk On The Water // DRG Records
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Song For Strayhorn // Walk On The Water // DRG Records
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // 42nd And Broadway // Walk On The Water // DRG Records
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Angelica // Walk On The Water // DRG Records
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Walk On The Water // Walk On The Water // DRG Records
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Across The Blues // Walk On The Water // DRG Records
Gordon Grdina // Impending Discomfort // Klotski // Attaboygirl Records
Gordon Grdina // Escherian // Klotski // Attaboygirl Records
Jan Lundgren // I Do // Into The Night // ACT
Jan Lundgren // Schubertauser // Into The Night // ACT
Jan Lundgren // A Dog Named Jazze // Into The Night // ACT
Kevin Sun // Sturgis // <3 Bird // Endectomorph
Kevin Sun // Schaaple (Intro) // <3 Bird // Endectomorph
Kevin Sun // Schaaple From The Appel // <3 Bird // Endectomorph
Kevin Sun // Salt Peanuts // <3 Bird // Endectomorph
Kevin Sun // Arc's Peel // <3 Bird // Endectomorph
Kevin Sun // Talck-Oversed-Nete (Klackt-Oveereds-Tene) // <3 Bird // Endectomorph
Skuli Sverrisson/Bill Frisell // Vanishing Point // Strata // Newvelle Records
Skuli Sverrisson/Bill Frisell // Ancient Affection // Strata // Newvelle Records
Skuli Sverrisson/Bill Frisell // Came To Light // Strata // Newvelle Records
Skuli Sverrisson/Bill Frisell // Cave Of Swimmers // Strata // Newvelle Records
*Peripheral Vision // Reconciliation Suite (partial) // Irrational Revelation And Mutual Humiliation // Step 3
October 13th, 2021
Some wild mood swings today. Clarinetist Ben Goldberg started, with some avant-garde friends.. The genre bending composer/saxophonist Philippe Cote with pianist Marc Copland, guitarist and out player Gordon Grdina with drummer Jim Black, saxophonist Noah Premingr with bassist Kim Cass, Thumbscrew, the Montreal Jazz Trio, bassist Lars Danielsson and the British trio GoGo Penguin. The historical segment was vibraphonist Stefan Bauer.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Ben Goldberg // What About // Everything Happens To Be // BAG Records
Ben Goldberg // 21 // Everything Happens To Be // BAG Records
Ben Goldberg // Fred Hampton // Everything Happens To Be // BAG Records
*Philippe Cote/Marc Copland // The Phase // Bell Tolls Variations // Odd Sound
*Philippe Cote/Marc Copland // Oracle // Bell Tolls Variations // Odd Sopund
*Philippe Cote/Marc Copland // Le Baume Au Coeur // Bell Tolls Variations // Odd Sound
*Philippe Cote/Marc Copland // Lethe's Song // Bell Tolls Variations // Odd Sound
*Gordon Grdina/Jim Black // Martian Kitties // Martian Kitties // Astral Spirits
*Gordon Grdina/Jim Black // A Monkey Could Do It // Martian Kitties // Astral Spirits
*Gordon Grdina/Jim Black // Buggy Whip // Martian Kitties // Astral Spirits
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Drone // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Slow Ridah // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Ricky // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Roobz // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Huck It // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Stefan Bauer (historical segment) // Belebam // Coming Home // Village (ZYX)
Stefan Bauer (historical segment) // First Snow (With Kacob) // Coming Home // Village (ZYX)
Stefan Bauer (historical segment) // Wagaye // Coming Home // Village (ZYX)
Stefan Bauer (historical segment) // Peter's Joke // Coming Home // Village (ZYX)
Stefan Bauer (historical segment) // Boingdidi // Coming Home // Vllage (ZYX)
Stefan Bauer (historical segment) // Lonely Moments // Coming Home // Village (ZYX)
Thumbscrew // Scam Likely // Never Is Enough // Cuneiform
Thumbscrew // Camp Easy // Never Is Enough // Cuneiform
Thumbscrew // Sequel To Sadness // Never Is Enough // Cuneiform
*Montreal Jazz Trio // All Those Lovely Things // Montreal Jazz Trio // Odd Sound
*Montreal Jazz Trio // Empathy // Montreal JazzTrio // Odd Sound
*Montreal Jazz Trio // "Take The ""A"" Train //" Montreal Jazz Trio // Odd Sound
Lars Danielsson // Vidmark // Cloudland // ACT
Lars Danielsson // Sacred Mind // Cloudland // ACT
Lars Danielsson // Image Joao // Cloudland // ACT
Lars Danielsson // Cloudland // Cloudland // ACT
Lars Danielsson // The Fifth Grade // Cloudland // ACT
GoGo Penguin // Kora // GGP/RMX // ACT
October 6th, 2021
Some pretty fiunky music today along with some gently swinging tracks. The historical segment was a 1959 concert in Boston with pianist Errol Garner (and yes, I did play Misty for you...) Jared Schonig has a 2CD release with a quintet on one and a big band on the other playing the same playlist. It is very cool. Pianist Helen Sung adds a string quartet to her usual quartet on a her latest release. L'Abime is a terrific Quebec group with a debut album that cries out for more. The two pianos of Angelica Sanchez and Marilyn Crispell do some interesting exploration of the ;possibilities here. Alto player/composer/educatorJon Gordon has some Winnipeg colleagues on his new album, and pianist Michael Wollny takes one to the edge with a neat album called XXXX. Pianist Vijay Iyer basically ended today, with a brief sample of a Blue Note album messing with classic tracks recorded by many different jazz folks.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Jared Schonig // White Out // Two Takes... // Anzic
Jared Schonig // Climb (Quintet) // Two Takes... // Anzic
Jared Schonig // Climb (Big Band) // Two Takes ... // Anzic
Helen Sung // Intermission: A Grand Night For Swinging // Quartet+ // Sunnyside
Helen Sung // Time Loops // Quartet+ // Sunnyside
Helen Sung // Long Yellow Road // Quartet+ // Sunnyside
*L'Abime // Le Culte I // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
*L'Abime // Le Culte II // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
*L'Abime // Le Culte III // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
Angelica Sanchez/Marilyn Crispell // Ceibal Portal // How To Turn The Moon // Pyroclastic Records
Angelica Sanchez/Marilyn Crispell // Ancient Dream // How To Turn The Moon // Pyroclastic Records
Errol Garner (historical segment) // A Foggy Day // Symphony Hall Concert // Mack Avenue
Errol Garner (historical segment) // But Not For Me // Symphony Hall Concert // Mack Avenue
Errol Garner (historical segment) // I Can't Get Started With You // Symphony Hall Concert // Mack Avenue
Errol Garner (historical segment) // Dreamy // Symphony Hall Concert // Mack Avenue
Errol Garner (historical segment) // Moment's Delight // Symphony Hall Concert // Mack Avenue
Errol Garner (historical segment) // Bernie's Tune // Symphony Hall Concert // Mack Avenue
Errol Garner (historical segment) // Misty // Symphony Hall Concert // Mack Avenue
*Jon Gordon // Havens // Stranger Than Fiction // ArtistShare
*Jon Gordon // Stranger Than Fiction // Stranger Than Fiction // ArtistShare
*Jon Gordon // Dance // Stranger Than Fiction // ArtistShare
Michael Wollny // Grandmother's Hammer // XXXX // ACT
Michael Wollny // The Haul // XXXX // ACT
Michael Wollny // Find The Fish // XXXX // ACT
Vijay Iyer // Configurations // Uneasy // ECM
Vijay Iyer // Uneasy // Uneasy // ECM
Blue Note Re:Imagined // Footprints // Blue note Re:Imagined // Blue Note
September 29th, 2021
Some fine new releases today and an historical segment from 1969 with trumpeter Kenny Wheeler and bandleader Johnny Dankworth. Saxophonist Charles Lloyd started. Then a quirky Quebec band called LE GGRIL, drummers Andrew Cyrille and Nick Fraser, bassist Alex Lefaivre, pianist Jan Lundgren and bassist Dave Holland.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Charles Lloyd // Peace // Tone Poem // Blue Note
Charles Lloyd // Ay Amor // Tone Poem // Blue Note
Charles Lloyd // Lady Gabor // Tone Poem // Blue Note
*LE GGRIL // To Love That Well // Sommes // Self-Produced
*LE GGRIL // Chat (Pascal) // Sommes // Self-Produced
Andrew Cyrille // Mountain // The News // ECM
Andrew Cyrille // Leaving East Of Java // The News // ECM
Kenny Wheeler (historical segment) // Preamble // Windmill Tilter // Decca/Fontana/BGO
Kenny Wheeler (historicsl segment) // Don The Dreamer // Windmill Tilter // Decca/Fontana/BGO
Kenny Wheeler (historical segment) // Sweet Dulcinea Blue // Windmill Tilter // Decca/Fontana/BGO
Kenny Wheeler (historical segment) // Bachelor Sam // Windmill Tilter // Decca/Fontana/BGO
Kenny Wheeler (historical segment) // Sancho // Windmill Tilter // Decca/Fontana/BGO
Kenny Wheeler (historical segment) // The Cave Of Montesinos // Windmill Tilter // Decca/Fontana/BGO
Kenny Wheeler (historical segment) // Propheticape // Windmill Tilter // Decca/Fontana/BGO
Kenny Wheeler (historical segment) // Altisidora // Windmill Tilter // Decca/Fontana/BGO
Kenny Wheeler (historical segment) // Don No More // Windmill Tilter // Decca/Fontana/BGO
*Nick Fraser // The Bulldog And The Capricorn // If There Were No Opposites // HatHut ezz-thetics
*Nick Fraser // The Fashion Show // If There Were No Opposites // HatHut ezz-thetics
*Alex Lefaivre // Reset // Naufrages // Arteboreal
Jan Lundgren // Gladjens Blomster // Into The Night // ACT
Jan Lundgren // Asta // Into The Night // ACT
Jan Lundgren // Preambule // Into The Night // ACT
Dave Holland // Mashup // Another Land // Edition
Dave Holland // Passing Time // Another Land // Edition
September 22nd., 2021
The usual mix of styles today, with some new tracks by Montreal bassist Levi Dover drummer Ches Smith and others. Several duet albums: bassist Skuli Sverrisson with guitarist Bill Frisell, and saxophonist Noah Preminger with bassist Kim Cass. The historical segment was Miles Davis' probably last live recorded concert three months before his death in 1991.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Slaughter // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Me You Sad // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Chiron // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Iris // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Tradr Hoez // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Slow Ridah // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
*Levi Dover // First Impression // Imaginary Structures // Three Pines Records
*Levi Dover // In Hindsight // Imaginary Structures // Three Pines Records
*Levi Dover // L'Appel du Vide // Imaginary Structures // Three Pines Records
Ches Smith // Path Of The Seven Colors // Path Of The Seven Colors // Pyroclastic Records
Ches Smith // The Vulgar Cycle // Path Of The Seven Colors // Pyroclastic Records
Kevin Sun // Cheroot // <3 Bird // Endectomorph
Kevin Sun // Du Yi's Choir // <3 Bird // Endectomorph
Kevin Sun // Big Foot // <3 Bird // Endectomorph
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Time After Time // Merci Miles! Live At Vienne // Rhino
Miles Davis (histlorical segment) // Penetration // Merci Miles! Live At Vienne // Rhino
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Wrinkle // Merci Miles! Live At Vienne // Rhino
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Jailbait // Merci Miles! Live At Vienne // Rhino
Skuli Sverrisson & Bill Frisell // Segment // Strata // Newvelle Records
Skuli Sverrisson & Bill Frisell // Her Room // Strata // Newvelle Records
Skuli Sverisson & Bill Frisell // Sweet Earth // Strata // Newvelle Records
*WJO // The Hand (Twisting Ways part 1) // Twisting Ways // WJO Music
*WJO // Dialogue (Twisting Ways part 2) // Twisting Ways // WJO Music
*WJO // Opening Glimmers (Twisting Ways part 3) // Twisting Ways // WJO Music
Roni Ben-Hur // After The Morning // Stories // Dot Time Records
Roni Ben-Hur // Melodious Funk // Stories // Dot Time Records
Chuck Owen // Sparks fly // Within Us // Summit
Chuck Owen // The Better Claim // Within Us // Summit
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Lately I have been unable to get updates in a reasonable length of time, and so the last few playlists are now accurate but without extra acknowledgments. Hope you're still hanging in with Voyage!
September 15th, 2021
James Brandon Lewis // Experimant Station // Jesup Wagon // Tao Forms
James Brandon Lewis // Seer // Jesup Wagon // Tao Forms
James Brandon Lewis // Chemurgy // Jesup Wagon // Tao Forms
Michael Wollny // Somewhere Around Barstow // XXXX // ACT
Michael Wollny // Dick Laurent Is Dead // XXXX // ACT
Micharl Wollny // Too Bright In Here // XXXX // ACT
*Amanda Tosoff // To A Stranger // Earth Voices // Empress Music
*Amanda Tosoff // Finis // Earth Voices // Empress Music
*Amanda Tosoff // A Dream Within A Dream // Earth Voices // Empress Music
Lars Danielsson // Yes To You // Cloudland // ACT
Lars Danielsson // Intermezzo // Cloudland // ACT
Lars Danielsson // Villstad // Cloudland // ACT
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Tenor Madness // Another Side Of... // Craft Recordings/Concord
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Monk's Mood // Another Side Of... // Craft Recordings/Concord
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Billie's Bounce // Another Side Of... // Craft Recordings/Concord
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Someday My Prince Will Come // Another Side Of... // Craft Recordings/Concord
*Code Quartet // Watching It All Slip Away // Genealogy // Justin Time
*Code Quartet // Genealogy // Genealogy // Justin Time
*Code Quartet // Wind Up // Genealogy // Justin Time
Vijay Iyer // Touba // Uneasy // ECM
Vijay Iyer // Augury // Uneasy // ECM
Terence Blanchard // Dark Horse // Absence // Blue Note
Terence Blanchard // Diana // Absence // Blue Note
Terence Blanchard // More Elders // Absence // Blue Note
Kevin Sun // Dovetail // <3 Bird // Endectomorph
Kevin Sun // Cheroot // <3 Bird // Endectomorph
September 8th, 2021
Woody Herman // Early Autumn // The Very Best Of...
GoGo Penguin // Totem // GGP/RMX // Decca Records France
GoGo Penguin // To The Nth // GGP/RMX // Decca Records France
GoGo Penguin // Petit_a // GGP/RMX // Decca Records France
*Jon Gordon // Modality // Stranger Than Fiction // Artist/Share
*Jon Gordon // Steps // Stranger Than Fiction // ArtistShare
*Jon Gordon // Waking Dream // Stranger Than Fiction // ArtistShare
*Nick Fraser // Shoe Dance // If There Were No Opposites // HatHut/ezz-thetics
*Nick Fraser // Table 49, The Rex Hotel, Toronto // If There Were No Opposites // HatHut/ezz-thetics
Angelica Sanchez/Marilyn Crispell // Space Junk // How To Turn The Moon // Pyroclastic Records
Angelica Sanchez/Marilyn Crispell // Twisted Roots // How To Turn The Moon // Pyroclastic Records
Angelica Sanchez/Marilyn Crispell // Rain In Web // How To Turn The Moon // Pyroclastic Records
Woody Herman (historical segment) // La Fiesta // Giant Steps // Fantasy
Woody Herman (historical segment) // A Song For You // Giant Steps // Fantasy
Woody Herman (historical segment) // Freedom Jazz Dance // Giant Steps // Fantasy
Woody Herman (historical segment) // The Meaning Of The Blues // Giant Steps // Fantasy
Woody Herman (historical segment) // The First Thing I Do // Giant Steps // Fantasy
Woody Herman (historical segment) // Think On Me // Giant Steps // Fantasy
Woody Herman (historical segment) // Giant Steps // Giant Steps // Fantasy
Woody Herman (historical segment) // A Child Is Born // Giant Steps // Fantasy
*LE GGRIL // Alice // Sommes // Self-Produced
Dave Holland // Quiet Fire // Another Land // Edition
Dave Holland // Mashup // Another Land // Edition
Dave Holland // Passing Time // Another Land // Edition
Miguel Zenon // Law Years // Law Years: The Music Of Ornette Coleman // Miel Nusic
Migual zenon // Giggin' // Law Years: The Music Of Ornette Coleman // Miel Music
Charles Lloyd // Ay Amor // Tone Poem // Blue Note
September 1st, 2021
Chuck Owen // Milestones // Within Us // Summit
Chuck Owen // Apalachicola // Within Us // Summit
Helen Sung // Feed The Fire // Quartet+ // Sunnyside
Helen Sung // Coquette // Quartet+ // Sunnyside
Helen Sung // Elegy For The City // Quartet+ // Sunnyside
*Jon Gordon // Pointillism // Stranger Than Ficrion // ArtistShare
*Jon Gordon // Counterpoint // Stranger Than Fiction // ArtistShare
*Jon Gordon // Bella // Stranger Than Fiction // ArtistShare
Cecil Taylor (historical segment) // Steps // Unit Structures // Blue Note
Cecil Taylor (historical segment) // Enter, Evening // Unit Structures // Blue Note
Cecil Taylor (historical segment) // Unit Structures/As Of Now/Section // Unit Structures // Blue Note
*L'Abime // Requiem // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
*L'Abime // Perdu Dans Les Bois // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
*L'Abime // L'Abime // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
Lars Danielsson // Desert Of Catanga // Cloudland // ACT
Lars Danielsson // River Of Little // Cloudland // ACT
Kevin Sun // Greenlit // <3 Bird // Endectomorph
Kevin Sun // Adroitness Part I // <3 Bird // Endectomorph
Kevin Sun // Adroitness Part II // <3 Bird // Endectomorph
Kevin Sun // Composite // <3 Bird // Endectomorph
Kevin Sun // Onomatopeia // <3 Bird // Endectomorph
Terence Blanchard // Envisioned Reflections (Intro) // Absence // Blue Note
Terence Blanchard // Envisioned Reflections // Absence // Blue Note
Terence Blanchard // The Second Wave // Absence / Blue Note
Terence Blanchard // What Was It Now // Absence // Blue Note
GoGo Penguin // Totem (partial) // GGP/RMX // Decca Records France
August 25th, 2021
*Alex Lefaivre // Time Of The Barracudas // Naufrages // Arteboreal
*Alex Lefaivre // Boiler Room // Naufrages // Arteboreal
*Alex Lefaivre // Sneaked // Naufrages // Arteboreal
*Alex Lefaivre // Hommage Jazz a Passe-Partout // Naufrages // Arteboreal
Jim Yanda // Meta // A Silent Way // Corner Store Jazz
Jim Yanda // Shaman // A Silent Way // Corner Store Jazz
Skuli Sverrisson & Bill Frisell // Amedeo // Strata // Newvelle Records
Skuli Sverrisson & Bill Frisell // Cave Of The Swimmers // Strata // Newvelle Records
Skuli Sverrisson & Bill Frisell // Afternoon Variant // Strata // Newvelle Records
McCoy Tyner (historical segment) // Naima // Plays John Coltrane // Impulse
McCoy Tyner (historical segment) // Moment's Notice // Plays John Coltrane // Impulse
McCoy Tyner (historical segment) // After The Rain // Plays John Coltrane // Impulse
McCoy Tyner (historical segment) // Afro Blue // Plays John Coltrane // Impulse
Monder/Malaby/ Rainey // Suiote 3320: Part I // Live at the Bar 55 // Sunnyside
*Griffith Hiltz // Ladies From The Eighties // Arcade // GBR Records
*Griffith Hiltz // Another Day In Paradise // Arcade // GBR Records
*Griffith Hiltz // Paper War // Arcade // GBR Records
*Griffith Hiltz // Kidnapped for Danger // Arcade // GBR Records
Ches Smith // Lord Of Healing // Path Of Seven Colours // Pyroclastic Records
Ches Smith // Raw Urbane // Pathe Of Seven Colours // Pyroclastic Records
Roni Ben-Hur // La Serena // Stories // Dot Time Records
Roni Ben-Hur // Something For Kenny // Stories // Dot Time Records
Roni Ben-Hur // Ma'of // Stories // Dot time Records
August 18th, 2021
Terence Blanchard // The Elders // Absence // Blue Note
Terence Blanchard // Fall // Absence // Blue Note
Terence Blanchard // I Dare You (Intro) // Absence // Blue Note
Terence Blanchard // I Dare You // Absence // Blue Note
Lars Danielsson // Cloudland // Cloudland // ACT
Lars Danielsson // The Fifth Grade // Cloudland // ACT
Lars Danielsson // Nikita's Dream // Cloudland // ACT
Lars Danielsson // Tango Magnifique // Cloudland // ACT
Barry Altschul // Irina // Long Tall Sunshine // Not Two
Barry Altschul // Martin's Stew // Long Tall Sunshine // Not Two
Lester Young (historical segment) // Just You, Just Me // Complete Jazz Series 1943-46 // Complete Jazz Series
Lester Young (historical segment) // I Never Knew // Complete Jazz Series... // Complete Jazz Series
Lester Young (historical segment) // Afternoon Of A Basie-ite // Complete Jazz Series... // Complete Jazz Series
Lester Young (historical segment) // Circus In Rhythm // Complete Jazz Series... // Complete Jazz Series
Lester Young (historical segment) // Tush // Complete Jazz Series... // Complete Jazz Series
Lester Young (historical segment) // Lester's Blues // Complete Jazz Series... // Complete Jazz Series
Lester Young (historical segment) // Indiana // Complete Jazz Series... // Complete Jazz Series
Lester Young (historical segment) // Lester's Savoy Jump // Complete Jazz Series... // Complete Jazz Series
Lester Young (historical segment) // D.B. Blues // Complete Jazz Series... // Complete Jazz Series
Lester Young (historical segment) // Lester Blows Again // Complete Jazz Series... // Complete Jazz Series
Lester Young (historical segment) // Jumpin' At Mesner's // Complete Jazz Series... // Comlete Jazz Series
Lester Young (historical segment) // Jammin' With Lester // Complete Jazz Series... // Complete Jazz Series
*Jon Gordon // Havens // Stranger Than Fiction // ArtistShare
*Jon Gordon // Stranger Than Fiction // Stranger Than Fiction // ArtistShare
*Jon Gordon // Dance // Stranger Than Fiction // ArtistShare
Miguel Zenon // Tribes Of New York // Law Years: The Music Of Ornette Coleman // Miel Music
Miguel Zenon // Free // Law Years: The Music Of Ornette Coleman // Miel Music
*Dan McCarthy // A Place Where We Once Lived // A Place Where We Once Lived // Self-Produced
*Dan McCarthy // A Short Story About Distance // A Place Where We Once Lived // Self-Produced
*Dan McCarthy // Desert Roads // A Place Where We Once Lived // Self-Produced
Dave Mullin // For Michael // Solace // Mull Soul Music
Dave Mullin // Like Rahsaan // Solace // Mull Soul Music
August 11th, 2021
James Brandon Lewis // Arachis // Jesup Wagon // Tao Forms
James Brandon Lewis // Fallen Flowers // Jesup Wagon // Tao forms
*Code Quartet // Day Moon // Genealogy // Justin Time
*Code Quartet // Beach Community // Genealogy // Jusrtin Time
*Code Quartet // Tipsy // Genealogy // Justin Time
Vijay Iyer // Retrofit // Uneasy // ECM
Vijay Iyer // Entrustment // Uneasy // ECM
Vijay Iyer // Children Of Flint // Uneasy // ECM
*DD Jackson // Waltz For A New Life // Peace-Song // Justin Time
*DD Jackson // Breakout // Peace-Song // Justin Time
*DD Jackson // Peace-Song // Peace-Song // Justin Time
*DD Jackson // For Monk-Sake // Peace-Song // Justin Time
*DD Jackson // Funerale (For Chris) // Peace-Song // Juatin Time
Dave Holland // Gentle Warrior // Another Land // Edition
Dave Holland // 20 20 // Another Land // Edition
Roy Hargrove/Mulgrew Miller // Invitation // In Harmony // Resonance Records
Roy Hargrove/Mulgrew Miller // Con Alma // In Harmony // Resonance Records
Ben Wendel // Fearsome // High Heart // Edition
Ben Wendel // Darling // High Heart // Edition
Ben Wendel // Traveler // High Heart // Edition
Orchestra Nazionale Della Luna // Prophetes // There's Still Life On Earth // BMC
Orchestra Nazionale Della Luna // Out Of Gravity // There's Still Life On Earth // BMC
Orchestra Nazionale Della Luna // Cannon Canon // There's Still Life On Earth // BMC
Orchestra Nazionale Della Luna // There's Still Life On Earth Pt. 2 // There's Still Life On Earth // BMC
Dave Mullin // The Grind // Solace // Mull Soul Music
Dave Mullin // For Michael // Solace // Mull Soul Music
August 4th, 2021
Barry Altschul // Long Tall sunshine // Long Tall Sunshine // Not Two
Barry Altschul // The 3Dom Factor // Long Tall Sunshine // Not Two
*Dan Pitt // Change Is Imminent // Wrongs // Self-Produced
*Dan Pitt // Two Part // Wrongs // Self-Produced
*Dan Pitt // BroOke // Wrongs // Self-Produced
Miguel Zenon/ Luis Perdomo // Ese Hastio // El Arte Del Bolero // Miel Music
Miguel Zenon/Luis Perdomo // La Vida Es Un Suerno // El Arte Del Bolero // Miel Music
Charlie Parker (historical segment) // Ko Ko // Original Bird: The Best Of Bird On Savoy // Savoy
Charlie Parker (historical segment) // Now's The Time // Original Bird... // Savoy
Charlie Parker (historical segment) // Donna Lee // Original Bird... // Savoy
Charlie Parker (historical segment) // Barbados // Original Bird... // Savoy
Charlie Parker (historical segment) // Ah-Leu-Cha // Original Bird... // Savoy
Charlie Parker (historical segment) // Perhaps // Original Bird... // Savoy
Charlie Parker (historical segment) // Thriving In A Riff // Original Bird... // Savoy
Charlie Parker (historical segment) // Billie's Bounce // Original Bird... // Savoy
Charlie Parker (historical segment) // Bird Gets The Worm // Original Bird... // Savoy
Charlie Parker (historical segment) // Cheryl // Original Bird... // Savoy
Charlie Parker (historical segment) // Chasin' The Bird // Original Bird... // Savoy
Charlie Parker (historical segment) // Half Nelson // Original Bird... // Savoy
Charlie Parker (historical segment) // Milestones // Original Bird... // Savoy
Charlie Parker (historical segment-first track) // Parker's Mood // Original bird... // Savoy
GoGo Penguin // Kora // GGP/RMX // Decca Records France
GoGo Penguin // Atomised // GGP/RMX // Decca Records France
GoGo Penguin // Embers // GGP/RMX // Decca Records France
GoGo Penguin // F Maj Pixie (Rone Remix) // GGP/RMX // Decca Records France
Angelica Sanchez/Marilyn Crispell // Fires In Space // How To Turn The Moon // Pyroclastic Records
Angelica sanchez/Marilyn Crispell // Windfall Light // How To Turn The Moon // Pyroclastic Records
Angwlica Sanchez/Marilyn Crispell // Lobe Of The Fly // How To Turn The Moon // Pyroclastic Records
*Dan McCarthjy // Sonder // A Place Where We Once Lived // Self-Produced
*Dan McCarthy // Trail Marker // A Place Where We Once Lived // Self-Produced
*Dan McCarthy // A Short Srory About Birds // A Place Where We Once Lived // Self-Produced
*Dan McCarthy // Cloud Hopping // A Place Where We Once Lived // Self-Produced
Monder/Malaby/Rainey // Suite 3320: Part II // Live At The 55 Bar // Sunneyside
July 28th, 2021
UMO Helsinki // En Ut // Music Of Haarla... // Eclipse
UMO Helsinki // Neo-Noir // Music Of Haarla... // Eclipse
UMO Helsinki // Sarabande // Muisic Of Haarla... // Eclipse
Gerry Gibbs // Kick Those Feet // Songs From My Father // Whaling City Sound
Gerry Gibbs // Hey Chick // Songs From My Father // Whaling City Sound
Gerry Gibbs // Tango For Terry // Songs From My Father // Whaling City Sound
*Philippe Cote // The Rest Is Noise // Lungta // Self-Produced
*Philippe Cote // A Tiny Prayer To Father Time // Lungta // Self-Produced
Archie Shepp (historical segment) // Naima // The Impulse Story // Impulse
Archie Shepp (historical segment) // Los Olvidados // The Impulse Story // Impulse
Archie Shepp (historical segment) // The Girl From Ipenema // The Impulse Story // Impulse
Archie Shepp (historical segment) // Malcolm, Malcolm - Semper Malcolm // The Impulse Story // Impulse
Archie Shepp (historical segment) // Le Matin Des Noire // The Impulse Story // Impulse
*WJO // Hope Shadow (Twisting Ways part 4) // Twisting Ways // WJO Music
*WJO // Lydian Sky // Twisting Ways // WJO Music
Skuli Sverrisson & Bill Frisell // Vanishing Point // Strata // Newvelle Records
Skuli Sverrisson & Bill Frisell // Ancient Affection // Strata // Newvelle Records
Skuli Sverrisson & Bill Frisell // Came To Light // Strata // Newvelle Records
Wadada Leo Smith // Nyoto - Part 3 // Sacred Ceremonies // TUM
Wadada Leo Smith // Baby Dodds In Congo Square // Sacred Ceremonies // TUM
*Francois Bourassa // Small Head // L'Impact Du Silence // Effendi
*Francois Bourassa // Blues Masque // L'Impact Du Silence // Effendi
*Francois Bourassa // Tradioque // L'Impact Du Silence // Effendi
Guillermo Bazzola // Arizona // Frei // Gnutown Music
Guillermo Bazzola // Incognito // Frei // Gnutown Music
July 21st, 2021
Miles Davis // Summertime // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
James Brandon Lewis // Jesup Wagon // Jesup Wagon // Tao Forms
James Brandon Lewis // Lowlands Of Sorrow // Jesup Wagon // Tao forms
Marius Neset // Children's Day Pt. 1 // Tributes // ACT
Marius Neset // Children's Day Pt. 2 // Tributes // ACT
Marius Neset // Children's Day Pt. 3 // Tributes // ACT
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Drone // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Roobz // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Huck It // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
*Amanda Tosoff // Birdwings // Earth Voices // Empress Music
*Amanda Tosoff // Oh, Life // Earth Voices // Empress Music
*Amanda Tosoff // The Fiddle And The Drum // Earth voices // Empress Music
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Hannibal // Merci Miles! Live At Vienne // Rhino
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Human Nature // Merci Miles! Live At Vienne // Rhino
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Amandla // Merci Miles! Live At Vienne // Rhino
Jon Irabagon // Bebop // Bird With Streams // Irabbagast Records
Jon Irabagon // Sippin' At Bells // Bird With Streams // Irabbagast Records
Jon Irabagon // Ornithology // Bird With Streams // Irabbagast Records
*Griffith Hiltz Trio // Movie Theme III Transmogrification // Arcade // GBRecords
*Griffith Hiltz Trio // Do Not Engage // Arcade // GBRecords
*Griffith Hiltz Trio // WCW // Arcade // GBRecords
*Griffith Hiltz Trio // Roberta's Quest // Arcade // GBRecords
*L'Abime // L'Etang au Crepuscule // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
*L'Abime // Requiem // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
*L'Abime // Perdu Dans Les Bois // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
Roy Hargrove/ Mulgrew Miller // I Remember Clifford // In Harmony // Resonance Records
UMO Helsinki // En Ut // Music Of Haarla... // Eclipse
UMO Helsinki // Neo-Noir // Music Of Haarla... // Eclipse
UMO Helsinki // Sarabande // Muisic Of Haarla... // Eclipse
Gerry Gibbs // Kick Those Feet // Songs From My Father // Whaling City Sound
Gerry Gibbs // Hey Chick // Songs From My Father // Whaling City Sound
Gerry Gibbs // Tango For Terry // Songs From My Father // Whaling City Sound
*Philippe Cote // The Rest Is Noise // Lungta // Self-Produced
*Philippe Cote // A Tiny Prayer To Father Time // Lungta // Self-Produced
Archie Shepp (historical segment) // Naima // The Impulse Story // Impulse
Archie Shepp (historical segment) // Los Olvidados // The Impulse Story // Impulse
Archie Shepp (historical segment) // The Girl From Ipenema // The Impulse Story // Impulse
Archie Shepp (historical segment) // Malcolm, Malcolm - Semper Malcolm // The Impulse Story // Impulse
Archie Shepp (historical segment) // Le Matin Des Noire // The Impulse Story // Impulse
*WJO // Hope Shadow (Twisting Ways part 4) // Twisting Ways // WJO Music
*WJO // Lydian Sky // Twisting Ways // WJO Music
Skuli Sverrisson & Bill Frisell // Vanishing Point // Strata // Newvelle Records
Skuli Sverrisson & Bill Frisell // Ancient Affection // Strata // Newvelle Records
Skuli Sverrisson & Bill Frisell // Came To Light // Strata // Newvelle Records
Wadada Leo Smith // Nyoto - Part 3 // Sacred Ceremonies // TUM
Wadada Leo Smith // Baby Dodds In Congo Square // Sacred Ceremonies // TUM
*Francois Bourassa // Small Head // L'Impact Du Silence // Effendi
*Francois Bourassa // Blues Masque // L'Impact Du Silence // Effendi
*Francois Bourassa // Tradioque // L'Impact Du Silence // Effendi
Guillermo Bazzola // Arizona // Frei // Gnutown Music
Guillermo Bazzola // Incognito // Frei // Gnutown Music
July 14th, 2021
Playlists for the last few programs are listed here without explanation. I was away for three weeks while Moe hogue took over, and hopefully I'll be back to "normal" updating from here on. For now, here's what I played in May until July 14th.
Joey DeFrancesco // Voyage // Estate // Zucca Records
Chris Potter // Serpentine // Sunrise Reprise // Edition
Chris Potter // The Peanut // Sunrise Reprise // Edition
Roxana Amed // Blue In Green // Ontology // Sony Music
Roxana Amed // Last Happy Hour // Ontology // Sony Music
Roxana Amed // Milango Por La Ausencia // Ontol;ogy // Sony Music
Anna Webber // Idiom I // Idiom // Pi
Anna Webber // Idiom IV // Idiom // Pi
Charles Mingus (historical segment) // Introduction // Mingus At Carnegie Hall Deluxe Edition //Atlantic
Charles Mingus (historical segment) // Peggy's Blue Skylight // Mingus At Carnegie Hall Deluxe Edition
Charles Mingus (historical segment) // Perdido // Mingus At Carnegie Hall Deluxe Edition
Dave Holland // Grave Walker // Another Land // Edition
Dave Holland // Another Land // Another Land // Edition
*Erin Propp & Larry Roy // Give Me More // We Want All The Same Things // Chronograph
*Erin Propp & Larry Roy // So Far Away // We Want All The Same Things // Chronograph
*TuneTown // Sgraffito // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*TuneTown // Memories Remain // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*TuneTown // Looking Glass // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*TuneTown // Blue Gardenia // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
Vijay Iyer // Configurations // Uneasy // ECM
Vijay Iyer // Uneasy // Uneasy // ECM
June 16th, 2021
Chris Potter // Nowhere, Now Here/Sunrise Reprise // Sunrise Reprise // Edition
Raphael Pannier // Lonely Woman // Faune // French Paradox
Raphael Pannier // Midtown Blues // Faune // French Paradox
Ron Miles // Rainbow Sign // Rainbow Sign // Blue Note
Ron Miles // The Rumor // Rainbow Sign // Blue Note
Ron Miles // Custodian Of The New // Rainbow Sign // Blue Note
Joe Henderson (historical segment) // Mirror, Mirror // Mirror, Mirror // MPS
Joe Henderson (historical segment) // Candlelight // Mirror, Mirror // MPS
Joe Henderson (historical segment) // Keystone // Mirror. Mirror // MPS
Joe Henderson (historical segment) // Joe's Bolero // Mirror, Mirror // MPS
Joe Henderson (historical segment) // What's New // Mirror, Mirror // MPS
*Code Quartet // O Sacred Head, Now Wounded // Genealogy // Justin Time
*Code Quartet // Wind Up // Genealogy // Justin Time
*Code Quartet // Requiem // Genealogy // Justin Time
Ben Wendel // Less // High Heart // Edition
Ben Wendel // Drawn Away // High Heart // Edition
*TuneTown // Flood, Deluge // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*TuneTown // Look Down // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*TuneTown // Sycamore // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*TuneTown // Cheryl // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra // En Ut // Music Of Haarla.... // Eclipse Music
June 9th, 2021
*L'Abime // Le Culte I // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
*L'Abime // Le Culte II // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
*L'Abime // Le Culte III // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
Yelena Eckemoff // Buds And Flowers // Adventures Of The Wildflower // L&H Production
Yelena Eckemoff // Butterflies // Adventures Of The Wildflower // L&H Production
Yelena Eckemoff // Hummingbirds // Adventures Of The Wildflower // L&H Production
Alexander Hawkins // Optimism Of The Will // Togetherness Music // Intakt Records
Alexander Hawkins // Indistinguishable From Magic // Togetherness Music // Intakt Records
Satoko Fujii // Wait For The Moon To Rise // Moon On The Lake // Libra
Jane Bunnett/Don Pullen (historical segment) // Bye- Ya // New York Duets // Music & Arts
Jane Bunnett/Don Pullen (historical segment) // Ginastera // New York Duets // Music & Arts
Jane Bunnett/Don Pullen (historical segment) // Double Arc Jake // New York Duets // Music & Arts
Jane Bunnett/Don Pullen (historical segment) // For Merceditas // New York Duets // Music & Arts
Jane Bunnett/Don Pullen (historical segment) // Main Street // New York Duets // Music & Arts
Jane Bunnett/Don Pullen (historical segment) // Gratitude // New York Duets // Music & Arts
Trio Grande // Scoville // Trio Grande // Whirlwind
Trio Grande // Gocta // Trio Grande // Whirlwind
Alister Spence // (re)set // Whirlpool // Alister Spence Music
Alister Spence // (for)see // Whirlpool // Alister Spence Music
Alister Spence // (for)gone // Whirlpool // Alister Spence Music
Alister Spence // (re)animate // Whirlpool // Alister Spence Music
*Dan Pitt // Hunter's Dream // Wrongs // Self-Produced
*Dan Pitt // What Is // Wrongs // Self-Produced
*Dan Pitt // Wrongs // Wrongs // Self-Produced
June 2nd, 2021
Vijay Iyer // Touba // Uneasy // ECM
Vijay Iyer // Drummer's Song // Uneasy // ECM
Vijay Iyer // Augury // Uneasy // ECM
*Joel Frahm // Blow Poppa Joe // The Bright Side // Anzic Records
*Joel Frahm // Thinking Of Benny // The Bright Side // Anzic Records
*Joel Frahm // Boo Dip Dip // The Bright Side // Anzic Records
Sandy Evans // Mirage // Postcards From The Anthropocene // Eupcaccia
Sandy Evans // Aftermath // Postcards From The Anthropocene // Eupcaccia
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Slow Ridah // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Ricky // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Drone // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Lonely Woman // The Shape Of Jazz To Come // Atlantic
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Eventually // The Shape Of Jazz To Come // Atlantic
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Peace // The Shape Of Jazz To Come // Atlantic
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Focus On Sanity // The Shape Of Jazz To Come // At;lantic
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Congeniality // The Shape Of Jazz To Come // Atlantic
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Chronology // The Shape Of Jazz To Come // Atlantic
Noah Haiku // Lorca // Slowly: Song For Keith Jarrett // Sunnyside
Hoah Haiku // But Beautiful // Slowly: Song For Keith Jarrett // Sunnyside
*Francois Bourassa // Musique Pour Film // L'Impact Du Silence // Effendi
*WJO // The Hand (Twisting Ways Part 1) // Twisting Ways // WJO Music
*WJO // Fleur Variation 3 // Twisting Ways // WJO Music
Ron Miles // Rainbow Sign // Rainbow Sign // Blue Note
May 26th, 2021
*See Through 4 // Quietly Fading Fast // Permanent Moving Parts // All Set! Editions
*See Through 4 // Possible Daylight Dreams // Permanent Moving Parts // All Set! Editions
*See Through 4 // Imperfect Sunlit Room // Permanent Moving Parts // All Set! Edirions
Skúli Sverrisson & Bill Frisell // Sweet Earth // Strata // Newvelle Records
Skúli Sverrisson & Bill Frisell // Instants // Strata // Newvelle Records
Wadada Leo Smith // Nyoto Part 1 // Sacred Ceremonies // Tum
Wadada Leo Smith // Nyoto Part 2 // Sacred Ceremonies // Tum
Monder/Malaby/Rainey // Suite 3320: Pt. II // Live At The 55 Bar // Sunnyside
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Acknowledgement (Part 1) // A Love Supreme // Impulse
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Resolution (Part 2) // A Love Supreme // Impulse
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Pursuance (Part 3)/Psalm (Part 4) // A Love Supreme // Impulse
*Dan McCarthy // I'm Your Pal // A Place Where We Once Lived // Self-Produced
*Dan McCarthy // Somber Sleep // A Place Where We Once Lived // Self-Produced
*Dan McCarthy // A Short Story About Quiet // A Place Where We Once Lived // Self-Produced
*Dan McCarthy // Go Berserk // A Place Where We Once Lived // Self-Produced
*Dan McCarthy // Goodnifght Sweet Cat // A Place Where We Once Lived // Self-Produced
Thumbscrew // Fractured Sanity // Never Is Enough // Cuneiform
Thumbscrew // Unsung Procession // Never Is Enough // Cuneiform
Miguel Zenon/Luis Perdomo // Como Fue // El Arte Del Bolero // Miel Music
Miguel Zenon/Luis Perdomo // Alma Adentro // El Arte Del Bolero // Miel Music
May 19th, 2021
GoGo Penguin // Totem // GGP/RMX // Decca Records France
GoGo Penguin // To The Nth // GGP/RMX // Decca Records France
GoGo Penguin // Petit_a // GGP/RMX // Decca Records France
*Francois Houle // Interlude 3 // Recoder // Songlines
*Francois Houle // Recoder // Recoder // Songlines
*Francois Houle // Interlude 4 // Recoder // Songlines
*Francois Houle // Bowen // Recoder // Songlines
*Saskatchewan All Star Big Band // Movement 6 - Saskatchesport // Saskatchewan Suite // Chronograph
*Saskatchewan All Star Big Band // Movement 7 - Thank You Mr. Douglas // Saskatchewan Suite // Chronograph
JazzWORMS // Lickety-Split // Squirmin' // Capri
JazzWORMS // Wheaty Bowl // Squirmin' // Capri
Stan Kenton (historical segment) // Fuego Cubano // Cuban Fire // Capitol
Stan Kenton (historical segment) // El Congo Valiente // Cuban Fire // Capitol
Stan Kenton (historical segment) // Recuerdos // Cuban Fire // Capitol
Stan Kenton (historical segment) // Quien Sabe // Cuban Fire // Capitol
Stan Kenton (historical segment) // La Guera Baila // Cuban Fire // Capitol
Stan Kenton (hisorical segment) // La Suerte De Los Tontos // Cuban Fire // Capitol
*Dan Pitt // Two Part // Wrongs // Self-Produced
*Dan Pitt // Brooke // Wrongs // Self-Produced
*Dan Pitt // Shadows Loom // Wrongs // Self-Produced
Alister Spence // Out Upon Circumference // Asteroid Ekosystem // Alister Spence Music
Alister Spence // To The Invisible // Asteroid Ekosystem // Alister Spence Music
Marius Neset // Farewell // Tributes // ACT
Marius Neset // Leaving The Dock // Tributes // ACT
Marius Neset // Children's Day Pt. 1 // Tributes // ACT
May 12th, 2021
It's wasn't July 1st today, but for several reasons I decided to make it "Canada Day" here at Voyage. Without doubt Canadian jazz ranks with the best in the world, and this very brief sample shows why. The Toronto trio TuneTown started. Then to Quebec for saxophonist/composer Philippe Côté, the great new Montreal based quintet L'Abîme, and solo piano album with François Bourassa. To Winnipeg next With the WJO, then the Griffith Hiltz Trio, west coast pianist/composer Chris Gestrin, Montreal based Code Quartet and Winnipeg vocalist Erin Propp with guitarist Larry Roy. No specific historical segment today.
ARTIST (*Canadian) Track Title Album. Label
*TuneTown // Hello, Today // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*TuneTown // Entering Utopia // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*TuneTown // Layla Tov // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*Philippe Cote // Lungta // Lungta // CD Baby/independent
*Philippe Cote // La Fleur Et La Roche // Lungta // CD Baby/Independent
*L'Abime // Requiem // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
*L'Abime // Perdu Dans Les Bois // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
*L'Abime// L'Abime // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
*Francois Bourassa // Interlude Z // L'Impact Du Silence // Effendi
*Francois Bourassa // Andante // L'Impact Du Silence // Effendi
*Francois Bourassa // Arch 65 // L'Impact Du Silence // Effendi
*Francois Bourassa // La Buissonne // L'Impact Du Silence // Effendi
*WJO // Hope Shadow // Twisting Ways // WJO Music
*WJO // Lydian Sky // Twisting Ways // WJO Music
*Griffith Hiltz Trio // Rocket Surgeon // Arcade // GBRecords
*Griffith Hiltz Trio // Space Hunter // Arcade // GBRecords
*Griffith Hiltz Trio // Thunder Ninja // Arcade // GBRecords
*Griffith Hiltz Trio // Play The Game // Arcade // GBRecords
*Griffith Hiltz Trio // Movie Theme IV End Of The Line // Arcade // GBRecords
*Chris Gestrin // Berth // Crossing Time // Phonometrograph
*Chris Gestrin // Chorale (Introduction) // Crossing Time // Phonometrograph
*Chris Gestrin // Mayne Loop 2 // Crossing Time // Phonometrograph
*Chris Gestrin // Magic Hour // Crossing Time // Phonometrograph
*Chris Gestrin // Mayne Loop 3 // Crossing Timne // Phonometrograph
*Code Quartet // Day Moon // Genealogy // Justin Time
*Code Quartet // Beach Community // Genealogy // Justin Time
*Code Quartet // Tipsy // Genealogy // Justin Time
*Erin Propp & Larry Roy // Farther On // We Want All The Same Things // Chronograph
*Erin Propp & Larry Roy // Recomecar // We Want All The Same Things // Chronograph
*Erin Propp & Larry Roy // The Light // We Want All The Same Things // Chronograph
May 5th, 2021
Cornetist Ron Miles started today. (I confess I can't tell the difference between a cornet and a trumpet.) Then the See Through 4 band, pianist/leader Satoko Fujii, guitarists Dan Pitt and Terje Rypdal, pianist Yelena Eckemoff, the Saskatchewan All Star Big Band and pianist Noah Haiku. The historical segment was a new release of a 1998 concert by guitarist Jim Hall as winner of the Danish Jazzpar prize.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Ron Miles // Like Those Who Dream // Rainbow Sign // Blue Note
*See Through 4 // Underground Over Night // Permanent Moving Parts // All Set! Editions
*See Through 4 // Everything Happens Once // Permanent Moving Parts // All Set! Editions
*See Through 4 // Weathering Teenage Hopes // Permanent Moving Parts // All Set! Editions
Satoko Fujii // Busy Day // Keshin // Libra
Satoko Fujii // Donten // Keshin // Libra
*Dan Pitt // Wrongs // Wrongs // Self-Produced
*Dan Pitt // Change Is Imminent // Wrongs // Self-Produced
Jim Hall (historical segment) // Chelsea Bridge // Jazzpar Quartet + 4 // Storyville
Jim Hall (historical segment) // Mr. Blues // Jazzpar Quartet + 4 // Storyville
Jim Hall (historical segment) // Quartet + 4 // Jazzpar Quartet + 4 // Storyville
Jim Hall (historical segment) // Purple Haze // Jazzpar Quartet + 4 // Storyville
Terje Rypdal // As If The Ghost...Was Me? // Conspiracy // ECM
Terje Rypdal // What Was I Thinking // Conspiracy // ECM
Terje Rypdal // Conspiracy // Conspiracy // ECM
Yelena Eckemoff // Thundershower // Adventures Of The Wildflower // L&H Production
Yelena Eckemoff // Waking Up In Spring // Adventures Of The wildflower // L&H Production
*Saskatchewan All Star Big Band // Movement 3 - The Newcomers // Saskatchewan Suite // Chronograph
*Saskatchewan All Star Big Band // Movement 4 - The In-Between // Saskatchewan Suite // Chronograph
*Saskatchewan All Star Big Band // Movement 5 - September 1905 // Saskatchewan Suite // Chronograph
Noah Haiku // Air Dancing // Slowly: Song for Keith Jarrett // Sunnyside
Noah Haiku // Duchess // Slowly: Song For Keith Jarrett // Sunnyside
April 28th, 2021
Pianist Vijay Iyer started today from a very fine new trio album. Then saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock as I cut her off short at the end of last week's show, a Montreal band L'Abîme, Pianist's Benito Gonzalez and Amanda Tosoff, the Orchestra Nazionale Della Luna - that is a quartet not an orchestra and is not national in that the four guys are from three different countries - and the UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra that is an orchestra. The historical segment was the full original LP versions of the In A Silent Way Sessions with Miles Davis.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Vijay Iyer // Children Of Flint // Uneasy // ECM
Vijay Iyer // Combat Breathing // Uneasy // ECM
Vijay Iyer // Night And Day // Uneasy // ECM
Ingrid Laubrock // Snorkel Cows (1) // Dreamt Twice, Twice Dreamt // Intakt Records
Ingrid Laubrock // Snorkel Cows (2) // Dreamt Twice, Twice Dreamt // Intakt Records
*L'Abime // Le Culte I // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
*L'Abime // Le Culte II // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
*L'Abime // Le Culte III // L'Abime // Multiple Chord Music
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Shhh/Peaceful // The Complete In A Silent Way Sessions // Columbia/Legacy
Miles Davis (historical segment) // In A Silent Way/It's About That Time // The Complete In A Silent Way Sessions // Columbia/Legacy
Benito Gonzalez // Sounds Of Freedom // Sing To The World // Rainy Day Records
Benito Gonzalez // Views Of The Blues // Sing To The World // Rainy Day Records
*Amanda Tosoff // A Dream Within A Dream // Earth Voices // Empress Music
*Amanda Tosoff // Sonnet 49 // Earth Voices // Empress Music
*Amanda Tosoff // Here And Heaven // Earth Voices // Empress Music
Orchestra Nazionale Della Luna // Myrkkysienikeitto // There's Still Life On Earth // BMC
Orchestra Nazionale Della Luna // Internal Duality // There's Still Life On Earth // BMC
Orchestra Nazionale Della Luna // Al Qamar // There's Still Life On Earth // BMC
UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra // Four Dances // Music Of Haarla, Heinila, Kasurinen & Ronka // Eclipse Music
April 21st 2021 (April 14th show was an archive program from January)
Thanks to the crew for setting up last week's archived show as a result of a combination of COVID and technology that prevailed last week. Today saw the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra start from a new release. Then the Montreal based Code Quartet, alto player Miguel Zenon with his tribute album to the music of Ornette Coleman, Winnipeg bassist Luke Sellick with guitarist Andrew Renfroe, saxophonist Noah Preminger with bassist Kim Cass, the trio Thumbscrew, Canadian vibraphonist Dan McCarthy and a bit of saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock I'll pick up next week. The historical segment was two seldom played tracks from Miles Davis' In A Silent Way Session. The full LP album version will be played next week.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*WJO // The Hand (Twisting Ways part 1) // Twisting Ways // WJO Music
*WJO // Dialogue (Twisting Ways paert 2 // Twisting Ways // WJO Music
*WJO // Opening Glimmers (Twisting Ways part 3 // Twisting Ways // WJO Music
*Code Quartet // Wind Up // Genealogy // Justin Time
*Code Quartet // Requiem // Genealogy // Justin Time
Miguel Zenon // Broken Shadows // Law Years: The Music Of Ornette Coleman // Miel Music
Miguel Zenon // Toy Dance/Street Woman // Law Years: The Music Of Ornette Coleman // Miel Music
*Luke Sellick/Andrew Renfroe // God Only Knows MIX 2 // Small Vacation // Self-Produced
*Luke Sellick/Andrew Renfroe // Wichita Lineman MIX 3 // Small Vacation // Self-Produced
*Luke Sellick/Andrew Renfroe // Hard Time Killing Floor Blues // Small Vacation // Self-Produced
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Mademoiselle Mabry // The Complete In a Silent Way Sessions // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Two Faced // The Complete In A Silent Way Sessions // Columbia
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Slaughter // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Me You Sad // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Chron // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Nohn Preminger/Kim Cass // Iris // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Noah Preminger/Kim Cass // Tradr Hoez // Thunda // Dry Bridge Records
Thumbscrew // Through an Open Window // Never Is Enough // Cuneiform
Thumbscrew // Heartdrop // Never Is Enough // Cuneiform
Thumbscrew // Emojis Have Consequences // Never Is Enough // Cuneiform
*Dan McCarthy // A Place Where We Once Lived // A Place Where We Once Lived // Self-Produced
*Dan McCarthy // Desert Roads // A Place Where We Once Lived // Self-Produced
*Dan McCarthy // A Short Story About Distance // A Place Where We Once Lived // Self-Produced
Ingrid Laubrock // Snorkel Cows (1) - partial only // Dreamt Twice, Twice Dreamt // Intakt Records
April 7th, 2021
Around the world and close to home today. The Saskatchewan All Star Big Band started. Then pianist/composer Yelena Eckemoff originally from Russia, Norwegian guitarist Terje Rypdal, back to Toronto for the See Through 4 band, American cornetist Ron Miles, Toronto's TuneTown, Australian pianist/composer Alister Spence and Denver's Jazz WORMS. The historical segment was the groundbreaking 1961 classic album by saxophonist/ composer Oliver Nelson - The Blues And The Abstract Truth.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
*Saskatchewan All Star Big Band // Movement 1: The Place // Saskatchewan Suite // Chronograph
*Saskatchewan All Star Big Band // Movement 2: The First // Saskatchewan Suite // Chronology
Yelena Eckemoff // Chickens // Adventures Of The Wildflower // L&H Production
Yelena Eckemoff // Drought // Adventures Of The Wildflower // L&H Production
Terje Rypdal // As If The Ghost...Was Me? // Conspiracy // ECM
Terje Rypdal // What Was I Thinking // Conspiracy // Ecm
Terje Rypdal // Conspiracy // Conspiracy // ECM
*See Through 4 // Surrender Before Then // Permanent Moving Parts // All Set! Editions
*See Through 4 // Familiar Second Thoughts // Permanent Moving Parts // All Set! Editions
Oliver Nelson (historical segment) // Stolen Moments // The Blues And The Abstract Truth // Impulse
Oliver Nelson (historical segment) // Hoe Down // The Blues And The Abstract Truth // Impulse
Oliver Nelson (historical segment) // Cascades // The Blues And The Abstract Truth // Impulse
Oliver Nelson (historical segment) // Yearnin' // The Blues And The Abstract Truth // Impulse
Oliver Nelson (historical segment) // Butch And Butch // The Blues And The Abstract Truth // Impulse
Oliver Nelson (historical segment) // Teenie's Blues // The Blues And The Abstract Truth // Impulse
Ron Miles // Queen Of The South // Rainbow Sign // Blue Note
Ron Miles // Average // Rainbow Sign // Blue Note
*TuneTown // Sgraffito // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*TuneTown // Memories Remain // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*TuneTown // Looking Glass // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*TuneTown // Blue Gardenia // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
Alister Spence // Caught At All // Asteroid Ekosystem // Alister Spence Music
Alister Spence // Winds Take Forests // Asteroid Ekosystem // Alister Spence Music
JazzWORMS // Launching Pad // Squirmin' // Capri
JazzWORMS // Bu's Box // Squirmin' // Capri
JazzWORMS // Joaquin // Squirmin' // Capri
March 31st, 2021
As usual some great new albums across a wide range of styles. Norwegian saxophonist/composer Marius Neset started today. Then Winnipeggers singer Erin Propp and guitarist Larry Roy, guitarist Ben Monder with saxophonist Tony Malaby and drummer Tom Rainey, Vancouver clarinetist Francois Houle, alto player Miguel Zenon with pianist Luis Perdomo, Grammy winning vocalist Kurt Elling with pianist Danilo Perez, multi-instrumentalist Chris Potter playing all the instruments on his album There Is A Tide, and Toronto guitarist Dan Pitt. The historical segment was classic Wayne Shorter.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Marius Neset // Bicycle Town Pt. 1 // Tributes // ACT
Marius Neset // Bicycle Town Pt. 2 // Tributes // ACT
Marius Neset // Tribute // Tributes // ACT
*Erin Propp & Larry Roy // Each Hidden Joy // We Want All The Same Things // Chronograph
*Erin Propp & Larry Roy // Hello Morning //We Want All The Same Things // Chronograph
*Erin Propp & Larry Roy // We Want All The Same Things // We Want All The Same Things // Chronograph
Ben Monder/Tony Malaby/Tom Rainey // Suite 3320 Part III // Live At The 55 Bar // Sunnyside
*Francois Houle // Recoder // Recoder // Songlines
Wayne Shorter (historical segment) // Children Of The Night // The Classic Blue Note Recordings // Blue Note
Wayne Shorter (historical segment) // Nefertiti // The Classic Blue Note Recordings // Blue Note
Wayne Shorter (historical segment) // Speak No Evil // The Classic Blue Note Recordings // Blue Note
Wayne Shorter (historical segment) // Footprints // The Classic Blue Note Recordings // Blue Note
Miguel Zenon/ Luis Perdomo // Que Te Peda // El Arte Del Bolero // Miel Music
Miguel Zenon/Luis Perdomo // Juguete // El Arte Del Bolero // Miel Music
Kurt Elling/Danilo Perez // Song Of The Rio Grande // Secrets Are The Best Stories // Edition
Kurt elling/Danilo Perez // Rabo De Nube // Secrets Are The Best Stories // Edition
Kurt Elling/Danilo Perez // Esperanto // Secrets Are The Best Stories // Edition
Chris Potter // Beneath The Waves // There Is A Tide // Edition
Chris Potter // Rest Your Head // There Is A Tide // Edition
Chris Potter // As The Moon Ascends // There Is A Tide // Edition
Chris Potter // New Life (In The Wake Of Devastation) // There Is A Tide // Edition
*Dan Pitt // Hunter's Dream // Wrongs // Self-Produced
*Dan Pitt // What Is // Wrongs // Self-Produced
March 24th, 2021
Some neat new albums today, with several nods to Finland as it turns out - UMO band and pianist Yelena Eckemoff's band. As well two Canadian quartets - Code Quartet and The Hector Quartet, guitarist Guillermo Bazzola from Madrid, alto player Miguel Zenon's tribute album to Ornette Coleman, and pianist Alexander Hawkins with soprano player Evan Parker. The historical segment was the whole classic Focus album of tenor player Stan Getz with the Eddie Sauter orchestra, a must have on any list of essential jazz albums.
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Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra // En Ut // Music Of Haarla, Heinila, Kasurinen & Ronka // Eclipse Music
UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra // Neo-Noir // Music Of Haarla, Heinila, Kasurinen & Ronka // Eclipse Music
UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra // Sarabande // Music Of Haarla, Heinila, Kasurinen & Ronka // Eclipse Music
*Code Quartet // Tipsy // Genealogy // Justin Time
*Code Quartet // Watching It All slip Away // Genealogy // Justin Time
*Code Quartet // Genealogy // Genealogy // Justin Time
Yelena Eckemoff // Dog Chasing A Mouse // Adventures Of The Wildflower // L&H Production
Yelena Eckemoff // Rain // Adventures Of The Wildflower // L&H Production
Yelena Eckemoff // Home By The Fence // Adventures Of The Wildflower// L&H Production
Stan Getz (historical segment) // I'm Late, I'm Late // Focus // Verve
Stan Getz (historical segment) // Her // Focus // Verve
Stan Getz (historical segment) // Pan // Focus // Verve
Stan Getz (historical segment) // I Remember When // Focus // Verve
Stan Getz (historical segment) // Night Rider // Focus // Verve
Stan Getz (historical segment) // Once Upon A Time // Focus // Verve
Stan Getz (historical segment) // A Summer Afternoon // Focus // Verve
Guillermo Bazzola // Friendly Fire // Frei // Gnu Town Music
Guillermo Bazzola // Scoberries // Frei // Gnu Town Music
Guillermo Bazzola // Owl // Frei // Gnu Town Music
Miguel Zenon // Law Years // Law Years: The Music Of Ornette Coleman // Miel Music
Miguel Zenon // Giggin' // Law Years: The Music Of Ornette Coleman // Miel Music
*The Hector Quartet // First Of Many // Uncharted // Self-Produced
*The Hector Quartet // Richard's Rhyme // Uncharted // Self-Produced
Alexander Hawkins // Ensemble Equals Together // Togetherness Music // Intakt Records
March 17th, 2021
As usual, a wide variety of styles today, from very "out there" to very melodic. Saxophonist Charles Lloyd started. Then the avant-garde trio Thumbscrew, Can Adrian band TuneTown, drummer Matt Wilson, Quebec pianist Francois Bourassa with a solo piano album, Australian pianist/composer/experimenter Alister Spence, pianist Amanda Tosoff and pianist Dave Restivo. The historical segment was the 1996 album Less Stable elements with the great Australian band Clarion Fracture Zone that includes Alister Spence.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Charles Lloyd // Monk's Mood // Tone Poem // Blue Note
Charles Lloyd // Prayer // Tone Poem // Blue Note
Thumbscrew // Camp Easy // Never Is Enough // Cuneiform
Thumbscrew // Sequel To Sadness // Never Is Enough // Cuneiform
Thumbscrew // Never Is Enough // Never Is Enough // Cuneiform
*TuneTown // Flood, Deluge // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*TuneTown // Look Down // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*TuneTown // Sycamore // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*TuneTown // Cheryl // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
Clarion Fracture Zone (historical segment) // Serpentine // Less Stable Elements // Rufus
Clarion Fracture Zone (historical segment) // Nomads // Less Stable Elements // Rufus
Clarion Fracture Zone (historical segment) // Blue Shift // Less Stable Elements // Rufus
Clarion Fracture Zone (historical segment) // Moeshoeshoe The First // Less Stable Elements // Rufus
Matt Wilson // The One Before // Hug // Palmetto
Matt Wilson // In The Moment // Hug // Palmetto
Matt Wilson // Every Day With You // Hug // Palmetto
*Francois Bourassa // Inerlude Y // L'Impact Du Silence // Effendi
*Francois Bourassa // Gaspard // L'Impact Du Silence // Effendi
*Francois Bourassa // Interlude X // L'Impact Du Silence // Effendi
*Francois Bourassa // Remous Part 1 // L'Impact Du Silence // Effendi
Alister Spence // Not A Leaf In Any Forest //nAsteroid Ekosystem // Alister Spence Music
Alister Spence // A Passing Universe // Asteroid Ekosystem // Alister Spence Music
Alister Spence // Nature // Asteroid Ekosystem // Alister Spence Music
*Amanda Tosoff // To A Stranger // Earth Voices // Empress Music
*Amanda Tosoff // Finis // Earth Voices // Empress Music
*Dave Restivo // Train to Catania // Arancina // Chronograph
*Dave Restivo // Palermo Street Scenes // Arancina // Chronograph
March 10th, 2021
Huge variety today. The first several artists, saxophonist Evan Parker with pianist Alexander Hawkins, guitarist Ben Monder with saxophonist Tony Malaby and drummer Tom Rainey were very avant-garde, while Mauricio Moral;es, alto player Miguel Zenon with pianist Luis Perdomo were quite gentle. Between the extremes were the great Canadian band Peripheral Vision, the trios of EST and GoGo Penguin, and The Hector Quartet from Toronto. The historical segment was Bill Evans recorded at Ronnie Scott's in London in 1968.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Alexander Hawkins // Indistinguishable From Magic //Togetherness Music // Intakt Records
Alexander Hawkins // Sea No Shore // Togetherness Music // Intakt Records
Ben Monder/Tony Malaby/Tom Rainey // Suite 3320 Part 1 // Live At The 55 Bar // Sunnyside
*Peripheral Vision // N12 // Irrational Revelation And Mutual Humiliation // Step 3
*Peripheral Vision // Schleudern // Irrational Revelation And Mutual Humiliation // Step 3
*Peripheral Vision // Mutual Humiliation Society // Irrational Revelation And Mutual Humiliation // Step 3
Mauricio Morales // Luna // Luna // Outside In Music
Mauricio Morales // The Forest // Luna // Outside In Music
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Emily (Version 1) // Live At Ronnie Scott's // Resonance
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Spring Is Here // Live At Ronnie Scott's // Resonance
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Embraceable You // Live At Ronnie Scott's // Resonance
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Someday My Prince Will Come // Live At Ronnie Scott's // Resonance
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Quiet Now // Live At Ronnie Scott's // Resonance
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Very Early // Live At Ronnie Scott's // Resonance
*The Hector Quartet // Building 8 // Uncharted // Self-Produced
*The Hector Quartet // 590 Blues // Uncharted // Self-Produced
EST // Bowling // Live in Gothenburg // ACT
EST // The Second Page // Live In Gothenburg // ACT
GoGo Penguin // Atomised // Live From Studio 2 // Decca Records France
GoGo Penguin // F Maj Pixie // Live From Studio 2 // Decca Records France
GoGo Penguin // Kora // Live From Studio 2 // Decca Records France
Miguel Zenon/Luis Perdomo // Ese Hastio // El Arte Del Bolero // Miel Music
Miguel Zenon/Luis Perdomo // La Vida Es Un Sueño // El Arte Del Bolero // Miel Music
March 3rd, 2021
Some "sneak previews" today - a few samples from albums not yet officially released. Saxophonist Charles Lloyd started. Then alto player Miguel Zenon, pianist Yelena Eckemoff, guitarist Guillermo Bazzola, Quebec pianist Francois Bourassa, Toronto guitarist Dan Pitt, Maria Schneider and the band Peripheral Vision. The historical segment was a new release of a 1992 album recorded in Europe with alto player Lee Konitz, who died last year of Covid 19 at the age of 92.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Charles Lloyd // Ramblin' // Tone Poem // Blue Note
Charles Lloyd // Anthem // Tone Poem // Blue Note
Charles Lloyd // Peace // Tone Poem // Blue Note
Miguel Zenon // Tribes Of New York // Law Years: The Music Of Ornette Coleman // Miel Music
Miguel Zenon // Free // Law Years: The Music Of Ornette Coleman // Miel Music
Yelena Eckemoff // In The Ground // Adventures Of The Wildflower // L&H Production
Yelena Eckemoff // Germination // Adventures Of The Wildflower // L&H Production
Yelena Eckemoff // Weeding The Garden // Adventures Of The Wildflower // L&H Production
Guillermo Bazzola // Arizona // Frei // Gnu Town
Guillermo Bazzola // Incognito // Frei // Gnu Town
Lee Konitz (historical segment) // Partout // Leewise // Storyville
Lee Konitz (historical segment) // Flying Colors...Alone Leewise // Storyville
Lee Konitz (Historical segment) // Body And Soul // Leewise // Storyville
Lee Konitz (historical segment) // Leewise // Leewise // Storyville
Lee konitz (historical segment) // Jesperlee // Leewise // Storyville
Lee Konitz (historical segment) // Subconsciouslee // Leewise // Storyville
*Francois Bourassa // Small Head // L'Impact Du Silence // Effendi
*Francois Bourassa // Blues Masque // L'Impact Du Silence // Effendi
*Francois Bourassa // Triadique // L'Impact Du Silence // Effendi
*Dan Pitt // Two Part // Wrongs // Self-Produced
*Dan Pitt // BroOke // Wrongs // Self-Produced
*Dan Pitt // Shadows Loom // Wrongs // Self-Produced
Maria Schneider // Bluebird // Data Lords // ArtistShare
Maria Schneider // The Sun Waited For Me // Data Lords // ArtistShare
*Peripheral Vision // Neo-Expressionism For Pacifists // Irrational Revelation And Mutual Humiliation // Step 3
February 24th, 2021
Back to normal after FUNDRIVE - thanks to all who donated to this show and the station generally. We appreciate each one of you. Today's show had a fairly major recognition of Black History Month, as the playlist shows. Also there was a recognition of the death of Chick Corea, and the track (and album) that is up for a Grammy this year. A couple of Canadian bands were played, as well as saxophonist Tobias Meinhart. The historical segment was the fascinating trio album Money Jungle with Duke along with Charles Mingus bass and Max Roach drums.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Wynton Marsalis // Sloganize, Patronize, Realize, Revolutionize, (Black Lives Matters) // The Democracy Suite // Blue Engine Records
Wynton Marsalis // Deeper Than Deams // The Democracy Suite // Blue Engine Records
Wynton Marsalis // It Come Round 'Gin // The Democracy Suite // Blue Engine records
Archie Shepp/Jason Moran // Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child // Let My People Go // Archieball
Archie Shepp/Jason Moran // Go Down Moses // Let My People Go //. Archieball
Miles Davis // Teo // Someday My Prince Will Come // Columbia
Chick Corea // All Blues // Trilogy 2 // Concord
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Money Jungle // Money Jungle // United Artists
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Fleurette Africaine // Money Jungle // United Artists
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Very Special // Money Jungle // United Artists
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Warm Valley // Money Jungle // United Artists
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Wig Wise // Money Jungle // United Artists
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Caravan // Money Jungle // United Artists
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Solitude // Money Jungle // United Artists
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Switch Blade // Money Jungle // United Artists
*Tunetown // Hello Today // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*Tunetown // Entering Utopia // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
*Tunetown // Layla Tov // Entering Utopia // Three Pines Records
Tobias Meinhart // White Bear // The Painter // Sunnyside
Tobias Meinhart // Oak Tree // The Painter // Sunnyside
*See Through 4 // Quietly Fading Fast // Permanent Moving Parts // All Set! Editions
*See Through 4 // Possible Daylight Dreams // Permanent Moving Parts //All Set! Editions
*See Through 4 // Imperfect Sunlit Room // Permanent Moving Parts // All Set! Editions
John Coltrane // Africa // The Complete Africa/Brass Sessions // Impulse
John Coltrane // Afro-Blue // The Very Best Of... // Impulse
February 17th, - 2021 FUNDRIVE 2021 #2
The second FUNDRIVE program this year, with a smaller playlist and to allow more time for pitches to donate to the station. (It's still not too late to do that - ckuw.ca/donate) I played several Chick Corea tracks to acknowledge his death last week. Next week will be back to "normal" for Voyage.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Chick Corea // 500 Miles High // Trilogy 2 // Concord
Archie Shepp/Jason Moran // Wise One // Let My People Go // Archieball
*Dave R
July 20th, 2016
A new album by an "old" group - Metalwood - started today, and in no particular order soprano player Jane Ira bloom, guitarist Tony Wilson, the band See Through 5, pianist John Roney, Hungarian reed player Mihaly Borbely and more. Summer is jazz festival season, and the historical segment was a sample of a classic appearance by Duke Ellington at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1956.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Metalwood* // Gargantua // Twenty // Cellar Live
Metalwood* // Rooftops // Twenty // Cellar Live
Mihaly Borbely // The Last Question // Be By Me Tonight // BMC
Mihaly Borbely // Come On! // Be By Me Tonight // BMC
Mihaly Borbely // Epigram // Be By Me Tonight // BMC
See Through 5* // We Have Both Been Dissected // Utilities // All Set
See Through 5* // More Faults Than California // Utilities // All Set
Jane Ira Bloom // Hips & Sticks // Early Americans // Outline
Jane Ira Bloom // Singing The Triangle // Early Americans // Outline
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Take The A Train // ...At Newport 1956 // Columbia
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Intro to Take The A Train // ...At Newport 1956 // Columbia
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Festival Suite Part I - Festival Junction // ...At Newport 1955-1975 // Columbia
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Intro to II // ...At Newport 1955-1975 // Columbia
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Part II - Blues To Be There // ...At Newport 1955-1975 // Columbia
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Intro to III // ...At Newport 1955-1975 // Columbia
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Part III - Newport Up // ...At Newport 1955-1975 // Columbia
Tony Wilson* // Interlude // A Day's Life // Drip Audio
Tony Wilson* // Daisy's Theme // A Day's Life // Drip Audio
John Roney* // Older Now // Rate Of Change // Effendi
John Roney * // Motivation // Rate Of Change // Effendi
Laura Karpman/Langston Hughes // Dedication // Ask Your Mama // Avie
Laura Karpman/Langston Hughes // Gospel Cha-Cha // Ask Your Mama // Avie
Laura Karpman/Langston Hughes // Is It True? // Ask Your Mama // Avie
Vijay Iyer/Wadada Leo Smith // ...Notes On Water // A Cosmic Rhythm With Each Stroke // ECM
Vijay Iyer/Wadada Leo Smith // Marion Anderson // A Cosmic Rhythm With Each Stroke // ECM
Warren Wolf // Havoc // Convergence // Mack Avenue
Warren Wolf // Tergivesation // Convergence // Mack Avenue
July 13th, 2016
A different theme today - Summertime, because the historical segment was the classic album Porgy and Bess by Miles Davis and Gil Evans. As well were as a new album with drummer Jack DeJohnette, saxophonist Ravi Coltrane and bassist Matt Garrison, bassist Eric Revis' new release, an interesting French album referencing the music of Jacques Brel, Winnipeg pianist Will Bonness and more.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Miles Davis // Summertime // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Jack DeJohnette/Ravi Coltrane/Matt Garrison // Serpentine Fire // In Movement // ECM
Jack DeJohnette/Ravi Coltrane/Matt Garrison // Lydia // In Movement // ECM
Eric Revis // D.O.C. // Crowded Solitudes // Clean Feed
Eric Revis // Crowded Solitudes // Crowded Solitudes // Clean Feed
David Linx // Quand On N'A Que L'Amour // Brel // Jazz Village
David Linx // La Chanson Des Vieux Amants // Brel // Jazz Village
Will Bonness* // The Mystic // Halcyon // Self-Produced
Will Bonness* // Puddles // Halcyon // Self-Produced
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Buzzard Song // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Bess You Is My Woman Now // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Gone.Gone,Gone // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Gone // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Bess Oh Where's My Bess // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Prayer (Oh Doctor Jesus) // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
BADBADNOTGOOD* // And That Too // IV // Indie
BADBADNOTGOOD* // Speaking Gently // IV // Indie
Bill Stewart // Tincture // Space Squid // Pirouet
Bill Stewart // Septemberism // Space Squid // Pirouet
Wayne Horvitz* // You Drink Until You Are Mayor (Dixon) // Some Places Are Forever Afternoon (11 Places For Richard Hugo) //
Wayne Horvitz* // Nothing Dies As Slowly As a Scene (Death Of The Kapowsin Tavern) // Some Places Are Forever Afternoon (11 Places For Richard Hugo) //
Robi Botos* // Unanswered // Movin' Forward // A440
Robi Botos* // Heisenberg // Movin' Forward // A440
Dave Douglas // Brazen Heart // Brazen Heart // Greenleaf
Dave Douglas // Hawaiian Punch // Brazen Heart // Greenleaf
Misc* // Respirer Dans L'Eau // Misc // Bonsound
A different theme today - Summertime, because the historical segment was the classic album Porgy and Bess by Miles Davis and Gil Evans. As well were as a new album with drummer Jack DeJohnette, saxophonist Ravi Coltrane and bassist Matt Garrison, bassist Eric Revis' new release, an interesting French album referencing the music of Jacques Brel, Winnipeg pianist Will Bonness and more.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Miles Davis // Summertime // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Jack DeJohnette/Ravi Coltrane/Matt Garrison // Serpentine Fire // In Movement // ECM
Jack DeJohnette/Ravi Coltrane/Matt Garrison // Lydia // In Movement // ECM
Eric Revis // D.O.C. // Crowded Solitudes // Clean Feed
Eric Revis // Crowded Solitudes // Crowded Solitudes // Clean Feed
David Linx // Quand On N'A Que L'Amour // Brel // Jazz Village
David Linx // La Chanson Des Vieux Amants // Brel // Jazz Village
Will Bonness* // The Mystic // Halcyon // Self-Produced
Will Bonness* // Puddles // Halcyon // Self-Produced
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Buzzard Song // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Bess You Is My Woman Now // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Gone.Gone,Gone // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Gone // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Bess Oh Where's My Bess // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Prayer (Oh Doctor Jesus) // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
BADBADNOTGOOD* // And That Too // IV // Indie
BADBADNOTGOOD* // Speaking Gently // IV // Indie
Bill Stewart // Tincture // Space Squid // Pirouet
Bill Stewart // Septemberism // Space Squid // Pirouet
Wayne Horvitz* // You Drink Until You Are Mayor (Dixon) // Some Places Are Forever Afternoon (11 Places For Richard Hugo) //
Wayne Horvitz* // Nothing Dies As Slowly As a Scene (Death Of The Kapowsin Tavern) // Some Places Are Forever Afternoon (11 Places For Richard Hugo) //
Robi Botos* // Unanswered // Movin' Forward // A440
Robi Botos* // Heisenberg // Movin' Forward // A440
Dave Douglas // Brazen Heart // Brazen Heart // Greenleaf
Dave Douglas // Hawaiian Punch // Brazen Heart // Greenleaf
Misc* // Respirer Dans L'Eau // Misc // Bonsound
July 6th, 2016
As usual some great new releases today - from trumpeter Cuong Vu to drummer/composer Allison Miller, a duet album with bassist Paul Novotny and pianist Robi Botos, Russian born pianist Yelena Eckemoff, the bands Myriad 3 and Atlantis Jazz Ensemble and more. The historical segment was the historic or notorious Town Hall Concert by Charles Mingus in 1962. Here's the list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Cuong Vu // Tiny Little Pieces // ...Meets Pat Metheny // Nonesuch
Paul Novotny/Robi Botos* // Praise // Look Ahead // Triplet
Paul Novotny/Robi Botos* // Now's The Time // Look Ahead // Triplet
Allison Miller // Pig In A Sidecar // Otis Was A Polar Bear // Royal Potato Family
Allison Miller // Lullaby For A Cookie // Otis Was A Polar Bear // Royal Potato Family
Yelena Eckemoff // Spots Of Light // Leaving Everything Behind // L&H Production
Yelena Eckemoff // Love Train // Leaving Everything Behind // L&H Production
Myriad 3* // Counter Of The Cumulous // Moons // Alma
Myriad 3* // Ameliasburg // Moons // Alma
Myriad 3* // Sketch 8 // Moons // Alma
Charles Mingus (historical segment) // Epitaph Part 1 // The Complete Town Hall Concert // Blue Note
Charles Mingus (historical segment) // Epitaph Part 2 // The Complete Town Hall Concert // Blue Note
Charles Mingus (historical segment) // My Search // The Complete Town Hall Concert // Blue Note
Charles Mingus (historical segment) // Portrait // The Complete Town Hall Concert // Blue Note
Atlantis Jazz Ensemble* // Yemaya // Oceanic Suite // Marlow
Tyler Hornby* // Lele's Tune Part 1 // Launch // Chronograph
Tyler Hornby* // Lele's Tune Part 2 // Launch // Chronograph
Olavi Trio // Hustle & Bustle // Oh La Vie // Tum
Olavi Trio // Sideways // Oh La Vie // Tum
Olavi Trio // Chaplin // Oh La Vie // Tum
Michael Blake* // Letters In Disguise // Tiddy Boom // Sunnyside
Michael Blake* // A Good Day For Pres // Tiddy Boom // Sunnyside
As usual some great new releases today - from trumpeter Cuong Vu to drummer/composer Allison Miller, a duet album with bassist Paul Novotny and pianist Robi Botos, Russian born pianist Yelena Eckemoff, the bands Myriad 3 and Atlantis Jazz Ensemble and more. The historical segment was the historic or notorious Town Hall Concert by Charles Mingus in 1962. Here's the list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Cuong Vu // Tiny Little Pieces // ...Meets Pat Metheny // Nonesuch
Paul Novotny/Robi Botos* // Praise // Look Ahead // Triplet
Paul Novotny/Robi Botos* // Now's The Time // Look Ahead // Triplet
Allison Miller // Pig In A Sidecar // Otis Was A Polar Bear // Royal Potato Family
Allison Miller // Lullaby For A Cookie // Otis Was A Polar Bear // Royal Potato Family
Yelena Eckemoff // Spots Of Light // Leaving Everything Behind // L&H Production
Yelena Eckemoff // Love Train // Leaving Everything Behind // L&H Production
Myriad 3* // Counter Of The Cumulous // Moons // Alma
Myriad 3* // Ameliasburg // Moons // Alma
Myriad 3* // Sketch 8 // Moons // Alma
Charles Mingus (historical segment) // Epitaph Part 1 // The Complete Town Hall Concert // Blue Note
Charles Mingus (historical segment) // Epitaph Part 2 // The Complete Town Hall Concert // Blue Note
Charles Mingus (historical segment) // My Search // The Complete Town Hall Concert // Blue Note
Charles Mingus (historical segment) // Portrait // The Complete Town Hall Concert // Blue Note
Atlantis Jazz Ensemble* // Yemaya // Oceanic Suite // Marlow
Tyler Hornby* // Lele's Tune Part 1 // Launch // Chronograph
Tyler Hornby* // Lele's Tune Part 2 // Launch // Chronograph
Olavi Trio // Hustle & Bustle // Oh La Vie // Tum
Olavi Trio // Sideways // Oh La Vie // Tum
Olavi Trio // Chaplin // Oh La Vie // Tum
Michael Blake* // Letters In Disguise // Tiddy Boom // Sunnyside
Michael Blake* // A Good Day For Pres // Tiddy Boom // Sunnyside
June 29th, 2016
Saxophonist Branford Marsalis started today, with singer Kurt Elling from their new album, then folks like Kamasi Washington who was here for the jazz festival, a Korean singer named Youn Sun Nah, bari player Charles Evans with soprano player David Liebman, the Canadian band See Through 5, saxophonists Seamus Blake and Chris Cheek, bassist Rubim De Toledo, band leader Ayn Inserto, and a sort of off the wall album featuring the pan pipe. The Historical segment fulfilled a request from a listener quite a while ago that has taken some time to put together. Here's the whole story.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Branford Marsalis/Kurt Elling // There's A Boat Dat's Leavin' Soon For New York // Upward Spiral // Marsalis Music
Branford Marsalis/Kurt Elling //` Blue Gardenia // Upward Spiral // Marsalis Music
Kamasi Washington // The Message // The Epic // Brainfeeder
Youn Sun Nah // Breakfast In Baghdad // Same Girl // ACT
Youn Sun Nah // Uncertain Weather // Same Girl // ACT
See Through 5* // Because Time Is for Living // Utilities // All Set
See Through 5* // Not Even The Masons Know // Utilities // All Set
Rubim De Toledo* // The Cannonball // The River // Self-produced
Rubim De Toledo* // The River - Intro // The River // Self-produced
Rubim De Toledo* // The River - Solo // The River // Self-produced
Rubim De Toledo* // The River - Finale // The River // Self-produced
Claude Bolling (historical segment) // Concertante // Suite For Cello and Jazz Piano Trio // CBS
Claude Bolling (historical segment) // Galop // Suite For Cello and Jazz Piano Trio // CBS
Charles Evans/David Liebman // Introduction // On Beauty // More Is More
Charles Evans/David Liebman // Movement 1 // On Beauty // More Is More
Ayn Inserto // La Danza Infinita // Home Away From Home // Neuklang Records
Damian Draghici // Giant Steps // The American dream // Century Jazz
Damian Draghici // Spain // The American dream // Century Jazz
Seamus Blake/Chris Cheek // Lunar // Let's Call The Whole Thing Off // Criss Cross
Joe Henderson // Mode For Joe // Detroit Jazz City // Blue Note
Elvin Jones // Reza // Detroit Jazz City // Blue Note
Michael Bates* // Tunisian // Outside Sources // Pommerac Records
June 22nd, 2016
Some interesting new releases today - including saxophonist Kenny Garrett (the only Kenny G you'll hear on Voyage), guitarist Pat Metheny, trumpeter Brad Turner, a Maria Schneider track I haven't played for a long time, saxophonist Tony Malaby, pianist Amanda Tosoff who is in town tomorrow as part of the jazz festival, the tribute to poet Langston Hughes called Ask Your Mama, and more. The historical segment continues a sample of the newly discovered album by pianist Bill Evans that was recorded almost exactly 48 years ago today. As always, lots of variety.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Kenny Garrett // Philly // Do Your Dance // Mack Avenue
Pat Metheny // On Day One // The Unity Sessions // Nonesuch
Amanda Tosoff* // Daffodils // Words // Oceans Beyond Records
Tony Malaby // Glass // Incantations // Clean Feed
Brad Turner* // Happy Little Heart // Over My Head // Groundhog
Satoko Fujji // Ichigo Ichie Part 4 Ichigo Ichie // Libra
Maria Schneider // Arbiters Of Evolution // The Thompson Fields // ArtistShare
Bill Evans (historical segment) // I Remember April // Some Other Time: The Lost Session From The Black Forest // Resonance
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Turn Out The Stars // Some Other Time: The Lost Session From The Black Forest // Resonance
Bill Evans (historical segment) // On Green Dolphin Street // Some Other Time: The Lost Session From The Black Forest // Resonance
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Wonder Why // Some Other Time: The Lost Session From The Black Forest // Resonance
Bill Evans (historical segment) // You're Gonna Hear From Me (Alternate Take) // Some Other Time: The Lost Session From The Black Forest // Resonance
Laura Karpman/Langston Hughes // Dedication // Ask Your Mama // Avie
Laura Karpman/Langston Hughes // Blues In Stereo // Ask Your Mama // Avie
Laura Karpman/Langston Hughes // Horn Of Plenty // Ask Your Mama // Avie
Mike Herriott* // The Chase // Isn't Life Grand // Indie
Mike Herriott* // 12-4-4 // Isn't Life Grand // Indie
Mike Herriott* // Up To No good // Isn't Life Grand // Indie
Glen Hall* // Cut-Up // Hallicinations // Leo
Some interesting new releases today - including saxophonist Kenny Garrett (the only Kenny G you'll hear on Voyage), guitarist Pat Metheny, trumpeter Brad Turner, a Maria Schneider track I haven't played for a long time, saxophonist Tony Malaby, pianist Amanda Tosoff who is in town tomorrow as part of the jazz festival, the tribute to poet Langston Hughes called Ask Your Mama, and more. The historical segment continues a sample of the newly discovered album by pianist Bill Evans that was recorded almost exactly 48 years ago today. As always, lots of variety.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Kenny Garrett // Philly // Do Your Dance // Mack Avenue
Pat Metheny // On Day One // The Unity Sessions // Nonesuch
Amanda Tosoff* // Daffodils // Words // Oceans Beyond Records
Tony Malaby // Glass // Incantations // Clean Feed
Brad Turner* // Happy Little Heart // Over My Head // Groundhog
Satoko Fujji // Ichigo Ichie Part 4 Ichigo Ichie // Libra
Maria Schneider // Arbiters Of Evolution // The Thompson Fields // ArtistShare
Bill Evans (historical segment) // I Remember April // Some Other Time: The Lost Session From The Black Forest // Resonance
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Turn Out The Stars // Some Other Time: The Lost Session From The Black Forest // Resonance
Bill Evans (historical segment) // On Green Dolphin Street // Some Other Time: The Lost Session From The Black Forest // Resonance
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Wonder Why // Some Other Time: The Lost Session From The Black Forest // Resonance
Bill Evans (historical segment) // You're Gonna Hear From Me (Alternate Take) // Some Other Time: The Lost Session From The Black Forest // Resonance
Laura Karpman/Langston Hughes // Dedication // Ask Your Mama // Avie
Laura Karpman/Langston Hughes // Blues In Stereo // Ask Your Mama // Avie
Laura Karpman/Langston Hughes // Horn Of Plenty // Ask Your Mama // Avie
Mike Herriott* // The Chase // Isn't Life Grand // Indie
Mike Herriott* // 12-4-4 // Isn't Life Grand // Indie
Mike Herriott* // Up To No good // Isn't Life Grand // Indie
Glen Hall* // Cut-Up // Hallicinations // Leo
June 15th, 2016
A new album by Winnipeg pianist Will Bonness took centre stage to start today. After that it was guitarist Rez Abbasi, the iconic and non-definable John Zorn, saxophonist Michael Blake's tribute to the infamous Komagata Maru incident of 1914, drummer Jack DeJohnette in a trio with Ravi Coltrane and Matt Garrison, trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith and lots more. The historical segment continued my periodic review of Miles Davis' appearances at the Newport Jazz Festival over a 20 year span. Lots to pique your interest in the wide world of jazz.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Will Bonness* // Adrenaline Rush // Halcyon // Self-Produced
Will Bonness* // Alliance // Halcyon // Self-Produced
Will Bonness* // Halcyon // Halcyon // Self-Produced
Rez Abbasi // Holy Butter // Behind The Vibration // Cuneiform
John Zorn // Scout // The Mockingbird // Tzadik
John Zorn // Riverrun // The Mockingbird // Tzadik
Michael Blake* // The Ballad Of Gurtid Singh // Fulfillment // Songlines
Michael Blake* // Battle At Baj Baj // Fulfillment // Songlines
Olavi Trio // Kalle Killi // Oh La Vie // Tum
Olavi Trio // Shoulder Twist // Oh La Vie // Tum
Olavi Trio // Forest Walk // Oh La Vie // Tum
Jon Irabagon // The Best Kind Of Sad // Inaction Is An Action // Self-Produced
Jon Irabagon // Liquid Fire // Inaction Is An Action // Self-Produced
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Sanctuary // ...At Newport 1955-1975 // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // It's About That Time // ...At Newport 1955-1975 // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Intro // ...At Newport 1955-1975 // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Turnaroundphrase // ...At Newport 1955-1975 // Columbia
Jack DeJohnette/Ravi Coltrane/Matt Garrison // Alabama // In Movement // ECM
Jack DeJohnette/Ravi Coltrane/Matt Garrison //ohnette/R In Movement // In Movement // ECM
Atlantis Jazz Ensemble* // Pillars Of Hercules // Oceanic Suite // Marlow
Wadada Leo Smith/John Lindberg // Cyclone // Celestial Weather // Tum
Wadada Leo Smith/John Lindberg // Hurricane // Celestial Weather // Tum
A new album by Winnipeg pianist Will Bonness took centre stage to start today. After that it was guitarist Rez Abbasi, the iconic and non-definable John Zorn, saxophonist Michael Blake's tribute to the infamous Komagata Maru incident of 1914, drummer Jack DeJohnette in a trio with Ravi Coltrane and Matt Garrison, trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith and lots more. The historical segment continued my periodic review of Miles Davis' appearances at the Newport Jazz Festival over a 20 year span. Lots to pique your interest in the wide world of jazz.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Will Bonness* // Adrenaline Rush // Halcyon // Self-Produced
Will Bonness* // Alliance // Halcyon // Self-Produced
Will Bonness* // Halcyon // Halcyon // Self-Produced
Rez Abbasi // Holy Butter // Behind The Vibration // Cuneiform
John Zorn // Scout // The Mockingbird // Tzadik
John Zorn // Riverrun // The Mockingbird // Tzadik
Michael Blake* // The Ballad Of Gurtid Singh // Fulfillment // Songlines
Michael Blake* // Battle At Baj Baj // Fulfillment // Songlines
Olavi Trio // Kalle Killi // Oh La Vie // Tum
Olavi Trio // Shoulder Twist // Oh La Vie // Tum
Olavi Trio // Forest Walk // Oh La Vie // Tum
Jon Irabagon // The Best Kind Of Sad // Inaction Is An Action // Self-Produced
Jon Irabagon // Liquid Fire // Inaction Is An Action // Self-Produced
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Sanctuary // ...At Newport 1955-1975 // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // It's About That Time // ...At Newport 1955-1975 // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Intro // ...At Newport 1955-1975 // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Turnaroundphrase // ...At Newport 1955-1975 // Columbia
Jack DeJohnette/Ravi Coltrane/Matt Garrison // Alabama // In Movement // ECM
Jack DeJohnette/Ravi Coltrane/Matt Garrison //ohnette/R In Movement // In Movement // ECM
Atlantis Jazz Ensemble* // Pillars Of Hercules // Oceanic Suite // Marlow
Wadada Leo Smith/John Lindberg // Cyclone // Celestial Weather // Tum
Wadada Leo Smith/John Lindberg // Hurricane // Celestial Weather // Tum
June 8th, 2016
From the UK trio GoGo Penguin, to drummer/composer Allison Miller, to the saxophones of Jon Irabagon and Charles Lloyd to pianist Amanda Tosoff, the Canadian band See Through 5, soprano player Jane Ira Bloom and more. The historical segment was a 1964 release by Herbie Hancock with trumpeter Freddie Hubbard. Here's the scoop.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
GoGo Penguin // Quiet Mind // Man Made Object // Blue Note
GoGo Penguin // Smarra // Man Made Object // Blue Note
Allison Miller // Slow Jam // Otis Was A Polar Bear // Royal Potato Family
Allison Miller // Otis Was A Polar Bear // Otis Was A Polar Bear // Royal Potato Family
Harris Eisenstadt* // After Several Snowstorms // Canada Day IV // Songlines
Harris Eisenstadt* // Sometimes It's Hard To Get Dressed In The Morning // Canada Day IV // Songlines
Jon Irabagon // Obelisk // Behind The Sky // Self-produced
Jon Irabagon // Sprites // Behind The Sky // Self-produced
Charles Lloyd // Masters Of War // I Long To See You // Blue Note
Charles Lloyd // La Llorona // I Long To See You // Blue Note
Amanda Tosoff* // Simultaneous Windows // Words // Self-produced
Amanda Tosoff* // Too Late // Words // Self-produced
Herbie Hancock (historical segment) // One Finger Snap // Empyrean Isles // Blue Note
Herbie Hancock (historical segment) // Cantaloupe Island // Empyrean Isles // Blue Note
Herbie Hancock (historical segment) // The Egg // Empyrean Isles // Blue Note
See Through 5* // Something Somebody Can Use // Utilities // All Set
See Through 5* // Standing In the Dust Since Then // Utilities // All Set
Jane Ira Bloom // Song Patrol // Early Americans // Outline
Jane Ira Bloom // Dangerous times // Early Americans // Outline
Jane Ira Bloom // Nearly // Early Americans // Outline
Brad Shepik/Ron Samworth* // Way In // 1991 // Songlines
Brad Shepik/Ron Samworth* // Song Of Then // 1991 // Songlines
Chris Potter // Imaginary Cities Pt. 4 (Rebuilding) // Imaginary Cities // ECM
From the UK trio GoGo Penguin, to drummer/composer Allison Miller, to the saxophones of Jon Irabagon and Charles Lloyd to pianist Amanda Tosoff, the Canadian band See Through 5, soprano player Jane Ira Bloom and more. The historical segment was a 1964 release by Herbie Hancock with trumpeter Freddie Hubbard. Here's the scoop.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
GoGo Penguin // Quiet Mind // Man Made Object // Blue Note
GoGo Penguin // Smarra // Man Made Object // Blue Note
Allison Miller // Slow Jam // Otis Was A Polar Bear // Royal Potato Family
Allison Miller // Otis Was A Polar Bear // Otis Was A Polar Bear // Royal Potato Family
Harris Eisenstadt* // After Several Snowstorms // Canada Day IV // Songlines
Harris Eisenstadt* // Sometimes It's Hard To Get Dressed In The Morning // Canada Day IV // Songlines
Jon Irabagon // Obelisk // Behind The Sky // Self-produced
Jon Irabagon // Sprites // Behind The Sky // Self-produced
Charles Lloyd // Masters Of War // I Long To See You // Blue Note
Charles Lloyd // La Llorona // I Long To See You // Blue Note
Amanda Tosoff* // Simultaneous Windows // Words // Self-produced
Amanda Tosoff* // Too Late // Words // Self-produced
Herbie Hancock (historical segment) // One Finger Snap // Empyrean Isles // Blue Note
Herbie Hancock (historical segment) // Cantaloupe Island // Empyrean Isles // Blue Note
Herbie Hancock (historical segment) // The Egg // Empyrean Isles // Blue Note
See Through 5* // Something Somebody Can Use // Utilities // All Set
See Through 5* // Standing In the Dust Since Then // Utilities // All Set
Jane Ira Bloom // Song Patrol // Early Americans // Outline
Jane Ira Bloom // Dangerous times // Early Americans // Outline
Jane Ira Bloom // Nearly // Early Americans // Outline
Brad Shepik/Ron Samworth* // Way In // 1991 // Songlines
Brad Shepik/Ron Samworth* // Song Of Then // 1991 // Songlines
Chris Potter // Imaginary Cities Pt. 4 (Rebuilding) // Imaginary Cities // ECM
June 1st, 2016
The usual mix of great new albums, other recent releases, and several Canadian groups. A new album by alto player Chico freeman started, with trumpeter Cuong Vu next in line. After that it was bassist Eric Revis with Canadian Kris Davis on piano, The band JAGG, singer Gregory Porter, Peripheral Vision, Myriad 3, band leader Ayn Inserto, saxophonist Allison Au and more. The historical segment was a tribute to the music of Miles Davis recorded by a number of Miles' former band mates in the year following Miles' death. Lots of variety listed here.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Chico Freeman // Seven Steps To Heaven // Spoken Into Existence // Jive Music
Chico Freeman // Free Man // Spoken Into Existence // Jive Music
Cuong Vu // Not Crazy (Just Giddy Upping) // ...Meets Pat Metheny // Nonesuch
Cuong Vu // Seeds Of Doubt // ...Meets Pat Metheny // Nonesuch
Eric Revis // Victoria // Crowded Solitudes // Clean Feed
Eric Revis // QB4R // Crowded Solitudes // Clean Feed
JAGG* // Paysages Canadiens - Eau // Mercure // Effendi
JAGG* // Paysages Canadiens - Neiges // Mercure // Effendi
JAGG* // Paysages Canadiens - Forets // Mercure // Effendi
JAGG* // Paysages Canadiens - Montagnes // Mercure // Effendi
Gregory Porter // Don't Lose Your Steam // Take Me To The Alley // Blue Note
Gregory Porter // Take Me To The Alley // Take Me To The Alley // Blue Note
Myriad 3* // Stoner // Moons // Alma
Myriad 3* // Peak Fall // Moons // Alma
Herbie Hancock et al (historical segment) // So What // A Tribute To Miles // Qvest/Reprise
Herbie Hancock et al (historical segment) // All Blues // A Tribute To Miles // Qvest/Reprise
Allison Au* // Deluge // Forest Grove // Self-produced
Allison Au* // Through Light // Forest Grove // Self-produced
Ayn Inserto // Wintry Mix // Home Away From Home // Neuklang Records
Ayn Inserto // Subo // Home Away From Home // Neuklang Records
Peripheral Vision* // Neurosis And Everyday Life // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Indie
Peripheral Vision* // Cement Watchers // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Indie
Nick FInzer // Why Aren't You Excited // The Chase // Origin
Nick Finzer // Search For A sunset // The Chase // Origin
Oleg Kireyev/Keith Javors // Caravan // The Meeting // Inarhyme
The usual mix of great new albums, other recent releases, and several Canadian groups. A new album by alto player Chico freeman started, with trumpeter Cuong Vu next in line. After that it was bassist Eric Revis with Canadian Kris Davis on piano, The band JAGG, singer Gregory Porter, Peripheral Vision, Myriad 3, band leader Ayn Inserto, saxophonist Allison Au and more. The historical segment was a tribute to the music of Miles Davis recorded by a number of Miles' former band mates in the year following Miles' death. Lots of variety listed here.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Chico Freeman // Seven Steps To Heaven // Spoken Into Existence // Jive Music
Chico Freeman // Free Man // Spoken Into Existence // Jive Music
Cuong Vu // Not Crazy (Just Giddy Upping) // ...Meets Pat Metheny // Nonesuch
Cuong Vu // Seeds Of Doubt // ...Meets Pat Metheny // Nonesuch
Eric Revis // Victoria // Crowded Solitudes // Clean Feed
Eric Revis // QB4R // Crowded Solitudes // Clean Feed
JAGG* // Paysages Canadiens - Eau // Mercure // Effendi
JAGG* // Paysages Canadiens - Neiges // Mercure // Effendi
JAGG* // Paysages Canadiens - Forets // Mercure // Effendi
JAGG* // Paysages Canadiens - Montagnes // Mercure // Effendi
Gregory Porter // Don't Lose Your Steam // Take Me To The Alley // Blue Note
Gregory Porter // Take Me To The Alley // Take Me To The Alley // Blue Note
Myriad 3* // Stoner // Moons // Alma
Myriad 3* // Peak Fall // Moons // Alma
Herbie Hancock et al (historical segment) // So What // A Tribute To Miles // Qvest/Reprise
Herbie Hancock et al (historical segment) // All Blues // A Tribute To Miles // Qvest/Reprise
Allison Au* // Deluge // Forest Grove // Self-produced
Allison Au* // Through Light // Forest Grove // Self-produced
Ayn Inserto // Wintry Mix // Home Away From Home // Neuklang Records
Ayn Inserto // Subo // Home Away From Home // Neuklang Records
Peripheral Vision* // Neurosis And Everyday Life // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Indie
Peripheral Vision* // Cement Watchers // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Indie
Nick FInzer // Why Aren't You Excited // The Chase // Origin
Nick Finzer // Search For A sunset // The Chase // Origin
Oleg Kireyev/Keith Javors // Caravan // The Meeting // Inarhyme
May 25th, 2016
The normal mix of music today, but today also marks the 17th anniversary of Voyage. There have been some 16,100 tracks played since my first high anxiety show all those years ago. It's been huge fun. Trumpeter Ralph Alessi started today, and then in no particular order MOPDTK, guitarist Pat Metheny, the Pram Trio, an album by saxophonist Michael Blake referencing the notorious Komagata Maru incident that was noted last week in Parliament, the See through 5, and more. The historical segment featured bassist Charlie Haden and guitarist Jim Hall from the Montreal Jazz Festival in 1990.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Ralph Alessi // Shush // Quiver // ECM
Ralph Alessi // Quiver // Quiver // ECM
Wayne Horvitz* // You Drink Until You Are Mayor (Dixon) // Some Places Are Forever Afternoon (11 Places For Richard Hugo) //
Wayne Horvitz* // Nothing Dies As Slowly As a Scene (Death Of The Kapowsin Tavern) // Some Places Are Forever Afternoon (11 Places For Richard Hugo) //
Michael Blake* // Exaltation // Fulfillment // Songlines
Michael Blake* // The Soldier And The Saint // Fulfillment // Songlines
MOPDTK // Obelisk // Mauch Chunk // Hot Cup
MOPDTK // Mehoopany // Mauch Chunk // Hot Cup
Pat Metheny // Rise Up // The Unity Sessions // Nonesuch
Pram Trio* // April // Saga Thirteen // Indie
Pram Trio* // Bucket List // Saga Thirteen // Indie
Charlie Haden/Jim Hall (historical segment) // Bemsha Swing // Charlie Haden/Jim Hall // Blue Note/Impulse
Charlie Haden/Jim Hall (historical segment) // First Song // Charlie Haden/Jim Hall // Blue Note/Impulse
Charlie Haden/Jim Hall (historical segment) // Skylark // Charlie Haden/Jim Hall // Blue Note/Impulse
See Through 5* // We Have Both Been Dissected // Utilities // All Set
See Through 5* // More Faults Than California // Utilities // All Set
Logan Richardson // In Your Next Life // Shift // Blue Note
Logan Richardson // Locked Out Of Heaven // Shift // Blue Note
Detroit Jazz City // Ghost Dancers // Detroit Jazz City // Blue Note
Detroit Jazz City // French Spice // Detroit Jazz City // Blue Note
May 18th, 2016
The nay-sayers who say that jazz is dead simply don't know what they're talking about. New jazz keeps arriving so fast it's impossible to keep up. Here's another attempt as usual on this program. Some fine new music was played today from folks like vibist Warren Wolf, the great Canadian band Myriad 3, Hungarian reed player Mihaly Borbely, trumpeter Cuong Vu, saxophonist David Murray, the "one man band" of Mike Herriott and more. The historical segment was saxophonist Pharaoh Sanders. Here's the whole story...
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Warren Wolf // Four Stars From Heaven // Convergence // Mack Avenue
Cuong Vu // Acid Kiss // Cuong Vu Trio Meets Pat Metheny // Nonesuch
Myriad 3* // Skeleton Key // Moons // Alma
Myriad 3* // Noyammas // Moons // Alma
Myriad 3* // Unnamed Cells // Moons // Alma
David Murray/Geri Allen/Terri Lyne Carrington // Geri-Rigged // Perfection // Motema
Mike Herriott* // My Blind Dog // Isn't Life Grand // Indie
Mike Herriott* // The Ball That Got Away // Isn't Life Grand // Indie
Mihaly Borbely // These Fairies Again // Be By Me Tonight // BMC
Mihaly Borbely // Nevermind Sweetheart // Be By Me Tonight // BMC
Mihaly Borbely // Kosztka // Be By Me Tonight // BMC
Pharoah Sanders (historical segment) // Upper Egypt And Lower Egypt // The Impulse Story // Impulse
Pharoah Sanders (historical segment) // Astral Traveling // The Impulse Story // Impulse
Pharoah Sanders (historical segment) // Spiritual Blessing // The Impulse Story // Impulse
Atlantis Jazz Ensemble* // Blue Nile // Oceanic Suite // Marlow
Atlantis Jazz Ensemble* // Aegean Mist // Oceanic Suite // Marlow
Rubim De Toledo* // Distance // In Charcoal And Crimson // Rawlco
Rubim De Toledo* // Take The Wait // In Charcoal And Crimson // Rawlco
Robi Botos* // EurOrleans // Movin' Forward // A440
Robi Botos* // CapTAIN KirkLAND // Movin' Forward // A440
Badbadnotgood* // Triangle // III // Innovative Leisure
Badbadnotgood* // Can't Leave The Night // III // Innovative Leisure
Chico Freeman // Seven Steps To Heaven (partial) // Spoken Into Existence // Jive Music
The nay-sayers who say that jazz is dead simply don't know what they're talking about. New jazz keeps arriving so fast it's impossible to keep up. Here's another attempt as usual on this program. Some fine new music was played today from folks like vibist Warren Wolf, the great Canadian band Myriad 3, Hungarian reed player Mihaly Borbely, trumpeter Cuong Vu, saxophonist David Murray, the "one man band" of Mike Herriott and more. The historical segment was saxophonist Pharaoh Sanders. Here's the whole story...
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Warren Wolf // Four Stars From Heaven // Convergence // Mack Avenue
Cuong Vu // Acid Kiss // Cuong Vu Trio Meets Pat Metheny // Nonesuch
Myriad 3* // Skeleton Key // Moons // Alma
Myriad 3* // Noyammas // Moons // Alma
Myriad 3* // Unnamed Cells // Moons // Alma
David Murray/Geri Allen/Terri Lyne Carrington // Geri-Rigged // Perfection // Motema
Mike Herriott* // My Blind Dog // Isn't Life Grand // Indie
Mike Herriott* // The Ball That Got Away // Isn't Life Grand // Indie
Mihaly Borbely // These Fairies Again // Be By Me Tonight // BMC
Mihaly Borbely // Nevermind Sweetheart // Be By Me Tonight // BMC
Mihaly Borbely // Kosztka // Be By Me Tonight // BMC
Pharoah Sanders (historical segment) // Upper Egypt And Lower Egypt // The Impulse Story // Impulse
Pharoah Sanders (historical segment) // Astral Traveling // The Impulse Story // Impulse
Pharoah Sanders (historical segment) // Spiritual Blessing // The Impulse Story // Impulse
Atlantis Jazz Ensemble* // Blue Nile // Oceanic Suite // Marlow
Atlantis Jazz Ensemble* // Aegean Mist // Oceanic Suite // Marlow
Rubim De Toledo* // Distance // In Charcoal And Crimson // Rawlco
Rubim De Toledo* // Take The Wait // In Charcoal And Crimson // Rawlco
Robi Botos* // EurOrleans // Movin' Forward // A440
Robi Botos* // CapTAIN KirkLAND // Movin' Forward // A440
Badbadnotgood* // Triangle // III // Innovative Leisure
Badbadnotgood* // Can't Leave The Night // III // Innovative Leisure
Chico Freeman // Seven Steps To Heaven (partial) // Spoken Into Existence // Jive Music
May 11th, 2016
Some neat new albums played today along with earlier releases. One of the new albums was also the historical segment - an extraordinary previously unknown 1968 session with pianist Bill Evans. The back story here is fascinating and worth checking out. Also a further sample from an album by drummer Jaimeo Brown, a brand new release by guitarist Pat Metheny, vocalists Gregory Porter and Christine Duncan, organist Dr Lonnie Smith, the Canadian bands See Through 5 and 5 After 4, drummer Jerry Granelli with clarinettist Jeff Reilly, saxophonist Marcus Strickland and more.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Pat Metheny // Sign Of The Season // The Unity Sessions // Nonesuch
Jaimeo Brown // Stonemason // Work Songs // Motema
Jaimeo Brown // Paterson // Work Songs // Motema
Jaimeo Brown // The Valley // Work Songs // Motema
Jerry Granelli/Jeff Reilly* // Movement 3 // Iron Sky // Love Slave Records
Jerry Granelli/Jeff Reilly* // Movement 4 // Iron Sky // Love Slave Records
Jerry Granelli/Jeff Reilly* // Movement 5 // Iron Sky // Love Slave Records
Gregory Porter // Fan The Flames // Take Me To The Alley // Blue Note
Gregory Porter // French African Queen // Take Me To The Alley // Blue Note
Hugh Fraser/Christine Duncan* // Dusk // Dusk // Boathouse
Hugh Fraser/Christine Duncan* // Some Other Time // Dusk // Boathouse
Marcus Strickland // Tic Toc // Nihil Novi // Blue Note
Marcus Strickland // The Chant // Nihil Novi // Blue Note
Marcus Strickland // Sissiko's Voyage // Nihil Novi // Blue Note
Dr Lonnie Smith // My Favourite Things // Evolution // Blue Note
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Some Other Time // Some Other Time: The Lost Session From The Black Forest // Resonance
Bill Evans (historical segment) // You're Gonna Hear It From Me // Some Other Time: The Lost Session From The Black Forest // Resonance
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Walkin' Up // Some Other Time: The Lost Session From The Black Forest // Resonance
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Baubles Bangles And Beads // Some Other Time: The Lost Session From The Black Forest // Resonance
Bill Evans (historical segment) // It's All Right With Me // Some Other Time: The Lost Session From The Black Forest // Resonance
Bill Evans (historical segment) // What Kind Of Fool Am I // Some Other Time: The Lost Session From The Black Forest // Resonance
Bill Evans (historical segment) // How About You // Some Other Time: The Lost Session From The Black Forest // Resonance
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Green Dolphin Street // Some Other Time: The Lost Session From The Black Forest // Resonance
See Through 5* // Because Time Is For Living // Utilities // All Set
See Through 5* // Not Even The Masons Know // Utilities // All Set
Satoko Fujji // Ichigoe Ichie Suite Part 1 // Ichigo Ichie // Libra
5 After 4* // With Every Breath // Fragrance Of Change // Vito Rezza
5 After 4* // Talkin' to Me // Fragrance Of Change // Vito Rezza
Some neat new albums played today along with earlier releases. One of the new albums was also the historical segment - an extraordinary previously unknown 1968 session with pianist Bill Evans. The back story here is fascinating and worth checking out. Also a further sample from an album by drummer Jaimeo Brown, a brand new release by guitarist Pat Metheny, vocalists Gregory Porter and Christine Duncan, organist Dr Lonnie Smith, the Canadian bands See Through 5 and 5 After 4, drummer Jerry Granelli with clarinettist Jeff Reilly, saxophonist Marcus Strickland and more.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Pat Metheny // Sign Of The Season // The Unity Sessions // Nonesuch
Jaimeo Brown // Stonemason // Work Songs // Motema
Jaimeo Brown // Paterson // Work Songs // Motema
Jaimeo Brown // The Valley // Work Songs // Motema
Jerry Granelli/Jeff Reilly* // Movement 3 // Iron Sky // Love Slave Records
Jerry Granelli/Jeff Reilly* // Movement 4 // Iron Sky // Love Slave Records
Jerry Granelli/Jeff Reilly* // Movement 5 // Iron Sky // Love Slave Records
Gregory Porter // Fan The Flames // Take Me To The Alley // Blue Note
Gregory Porter // French African Queen // Take Me To The Alley // Blue Note
Hugh Fraser/Christine Duncan* // Dusk // Dusk // Boathouse
Hugh Fraser/Christine Duncan* // Some Other Time // Dusk // Boathouse
Marcus Strickland // Tic Toc // Nihil Novi // Blue Note
Marcus Strickland // The Chant // Nihil Novi // Blue Note
Marcus Strickland // Sissiko's Voyage // Nihil Novi // Blue Note
Dr Lonnie Smith // My Favourite Things // Evolution // Blue Note
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Some Other Time // Some Other Time: The Lost Session From The Black Forest // Resonance
Bill Evans (historical segment) // You're Gonna Hear It From Me // Some Other Time: The Lost Session From The Black Forest // Resonance
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Walkin' Up // Some Other Time: The Lost Session From The Black Forest // Resonance
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Baubles Bangles And Beads // Some Other Time: The Lost Session From The Black Forest // Resonance
Bill Evans (historical segment) // It's All Right With Me // Some Other Time: The Lost Session From The Black Forest // Resonance
Bill Evans (historical segment) // What Kind Of Fool Am I // Some Other Time: The Lost Session From The Black Forest // Resonance
Bill Evans (historical segment) // How About You // Some Other Time: The Lost Session From The Black Forest // Resonance
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Green Dolphin Street // Some Other Time: The Lost Session From The Black Forest // Resonance
See Through 5* // Because Time Is For Living // Utilities // All Set
See Through 5* // Not Even The Masons Know // Utilities // All Set
Satoko Fujji // Ichigoe Ichie Suite Part 1 // Ichigo Ichie // Libra
5 After 4* // With Every Breath // Fragrance Of Change // Vito Rezza
5 After 4* // Talkin' to Me // Fragrance Of Change // Vito Rezza
May 4th, 2016
Happy Star Wars Day - ("May The Fourth Be With You"). Today the usual mix of jazz styles with several quite lengthy tracks. Many jazz albums have extended tracks, and today had a few that went well into double digit minutes. But saxophonist David Murray started with his usual brand of sometimes smooth and sometimes, well, not smooth. The next album was homage to iconic European bassist Eberhart Weber and was the lengthiest track today. Toronto based saxophonist Allison Au after that, then Charles Lloyd, trumpeter Brad Turner, Juno winner Robi Botos and more. Another lengthy track featured iconic saxophonist/leader/composer Henry Threadgill, whose 2015 album just won a Pulitzer Prize. The historical segment went headlong into classic fusion with the Mahavishnu Orchestra.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Murray/Allen/Carrington // Mirror Of Youth // Perfection // Motema
Murray/Allen/Carrington // Barbara Allen // Perfection // Motema
Hommage A Eberhard Weber // Hommage // Hommage A Eberhard Weber // ECM
Allison Au* // Aureole // Forest Grove // Self-produced
Allison Au* // The Clearing // Forest Grove // Self-produced
Charles Lloyd // Barche Lamsel // I Long To See You // Blue Note
Henry Threadgill // Unoepic // In For A Penny, In For A Pound // Pi
Brad Turner* // Bluescreen // Over My Head // Groundhog
Mahavishnu Orchestra (historical segment) // Noonward Race // The Inner Mounting Flame // Columbia
Mahavishnu Orchestra (historical segment) // A Lotus On Irish Streams // The Inner Mounting Flame // Columbia
Mahavishnu Orchestra (historical segment) // Vital Transformation // The Inner Mounting Flame // Columbia
Mahavishnu Orchestra (historical segment) // The Dance Of Maya // The Inner Mounting Flame // Columbia
Robi Botos* // Violet // Movin' Forward // A440
Robi Botos* // Close To You // Movin' Forward // A440
Ask Your Mama // Dedication // Ask Your Mama // Avie
Ask Your Mama // Ode To Dinah // Ask Your Mama // Avie
Happy Star Wars Day - ("May The Fourth Be With You"). Today the usual mix of jazz styles with several quite lengthy tracks. Many jazz albums have extended tracks, and today had a few that went well into double digit minutes. But saxophonist David Murray started with his usual brand of sometimes smooth and sometimes, well, not smooth. The next album was homage to iconic European bassist Eberhart Weber and was the lengthiest track today. Toronto based saxophonist Allison Au after that, then Charles Lloyd, trumpeter Brad Turner, Juno winner Robi Botos and more. Another lengthy track featured iconic saxophonist/leader/composer Henry Threadgill, whose 2015 album just won a Pulitzer Prize. The historical segment went headlong into classic fusion with the Mahavishnu Orchestra.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Murray/Allen/Carrington // Mirror Of Youth // Perfection // Motema
Murray/Allen/Carrington // Barbara Allen // Perfection // Motema
Hommage A Eberhard Weber // Hommage // Hommage A Eberhard Weber // ECM
Allison Au* // Aureole // Forest Grove // Self-produced
Allison Au* // The Clearing // Forest Grove // Self-produced
Charles Lloyd // Barche Lamsel // I Long To See You // Blue Note
Henry Threadgill // Unoepic // In For A Penny, In For A Pound // Pi
Brad Turner* // Bluescreen // Over My Head // Groundhog
Mahavishnu Orchestra (historical segment) // Noonward Race // The Inner Mounting Flame // Columbia
Mahavishnu Orchestra (historical segment) // A Lotus On Irish Streams // The Inner Mounting Flame // Columbia
Mahavishnu Orchestra (historical segment) // Vital Transformation // The Inner Mounting Flame // Columbia
Mahavishnu Orchestra (historical segment) // The Dance Of Maya // The Inner Mounting Flame // Columbia
Robi Botos* // Violet // Movin' Forward // A440
Robi Botos* // Close To You // Movin' Forward // A440
Ask Your Mama // Dedication // Ask Your Mama // Avie
Ask Your Mama // Ode To Dinah // Ask Your Mama // Avie
April 27th, 2016
The usual mix today of new music from the wide variety that makes up the current jazz scene. Multi-instrumentalist Mike Herriott brought a lot of feedback when I played him a couple of weeks ago, and he started today. After that, trumpeter Ralph Alessi, pianist Mike Holober, some very different trios: Pram Trio, Misc, Myriad 3, and some fine quartet from from Hungarian saxophonist Mihaly Burbly, pianist Wayne Horvitz and more. The historical segment was an album recorded at the Village Vanguard in NY with McCoy Tyner playing the music of John Coltrane. Here's the list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Mike Herriott* // Isn't Life Grand // Isn't Life Grand // Indie
Mike Herriott* // Gravity // Isn't Life Grand // Indie
Ralph Alessi // 1 To 1 // Quiver // ECM
Ralph Alessi // Scratch // Quiver // ECM
Mike Holober // Grace At Sea // Balancing Act // Palmetto
Pram Trio* // Treptower Park // Saga Thirteen // Indie
Mihaly Borbely // Be By Me Tonight // Be By Me Tonight // BMC
Mihaly Borbely // Exiled // Be By Me Tonight // BMC
Atlantis Jazz Ensemble* // Leviathan // Oceanic Suite // Marlow
Atlantis Jazz Ensemble* // Ebb And Flow // Oceanic Suite // Marlow
McCoy Tyner (historical segment) // Naima // ...Plays John Coltrane // Impulse
McCoy Tyner (historical segment) // After The Rain // ...Plays John Coltrane // Impulse
McCoy Tyner (historical segment) // Moment's Notice // ...Plays John Coltrane // Impulse
Wayne Horvitz* // You Must Have Stayed Hours (Driving Montana) // Some Places Are Forever Afternoon (11 Places For Richard Hugo) //
Wayne Horvitz* // Some Places Are Forever Afternoon (West Marginal Way) // Some Places Are Forever Afternoon (11 Places For Richard Hugo) //
Misc* // Unlucky // Misc // Bonsound
Myriad 3* // Disturbing Inspiration Part 1 ((Chip)) // Tell ((Chip)) // Alma
Myriad 3* // Disturbing Inspiration Part 2 ((Chip)) // Tell ((Chip)) // Alma
Dan Brubeck // For Iola // Live At The Cellar // Blue Forest
Dan Brubeck // The Duke // Live At The Cellar // Blue Forest
Marcus Strickland // Tic Toc // Nihil Novi // Blue Note
Marcus Strickland // The Chant // Nihil Novi // Blue Note
Marcus Strickland // Sissoko's Voyage // Nihil Novi // Blue Note
Hommage A Eberhard Weber // Maurizius // Hommage A Eberhard Weber // ECM
The usual mix today of new music from the wide variety that makes up the current jazz scene. Multi-instrumentalist Mike Herriott brought a lot of feedback when I played him a couple of weeks ago, and he started today. After that, trumpeter Ralph Alessi, pianist Mike Holober, some very different trios: Pram Trio, Misc, Myriad 3, and some fine quartet from from Hungarian saxophonist Mihaly Burbly, pianist Wayne Horvitz and more. The historical segment was an album recorded at the Village Vanguard in NY with McCoy Tyner playing the music of John Coltrane. Here's the list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Mike Herriott* // Isn't Life Grand // Isn't Life Grand // Indie
Mike Herriott* // Gravity // Isn't Life Grand // Indie
Ralph Alessi // 1 To 1 // Quiver // ECM
Ralph Alessi // Scratch // Quiver // ECM
Mike Holober // Grace At Sea // Balancing Act // Palmetto
Pram Trio* // Treptower Park // Saga Thirteen // Indie
Mihaly Borbely // Be By Me Tonight // Be By Me Tonight // BMC
Mihaly Borbely // Exiled // Be By Me Tonight // BMC
Atlantis Jazz Ensemble* // Leviathan // Oceanic Suite // Marlow
Atlantis Jazz Ensemble* // Ebb And Flow // Oceanic Suite // Marlow
McCoy Tyner (historical segment) // Naima // ...Plays John Coltrane // Impulse
McCoy Tyner (historical segment) // After The Rain // ...Plays John Coltrane // Impulse
McCoy Tyner (historical segment) // Moment's Notice // ...Plays John Coltrane // Impulse
Wayne Horvitz* // You Must Have Stayed Hours (Driving Montana) // Some Places Are Forever Afternoon (11 Places For Richard Hugo) //
Wayne Horvitz* // Some Places Are Forever Afternoon (West Marginal Way) // Some Places Are Forever Afternoon (11 Places For Richard Hugo) //
Misc* // Unlucky // Misc // Bonsound
Myriad 3* // Disturbing Inspiration Part 1 ((Chip)) // Tell ((Chip)) // Alma
Myriad 3* // Disturbing Inspiration Part 2 ((Chip)) // Tell ((Chip)) // Alma
Dan Brubeck // For Iola // Live At The Cellar // Blue Forest
Dan Brubeck // The Duke // Live At The Cellar // Blue Forest
Marcus Strickland // Tic Toc // Nihil Novi // Blue Note
Marcus Strickland // The Chant // Nihil Novi // Blue Note
Marcus Strickland // Sissoko's Voyage // Nihil Novi // Blue Note
Hommage A Eberhard Weber // Maurizius // Hommage A Eberhard Weber // ECM
April 20th, 2016
There's no question that the jazz world is constantly shifting and exploring new paths while keeping the old ones alive and well. This playlist shows both of these aspects. Some tracks are solid familiar jazz sounds, while others blur the lines between jazz and classical genres. For me this is one of the appeals of the music I've followed for many years - using earlier trends and restlessly trying new ways of expressing the feelings and potential of creative sounds. A new album by a band called Nonch Harpin' started today, and then an experimental album that references some very dark and gloomy paintings by Fransisco Goya. After that, trombonist Jean-Nicolas Trottier, Juno winner Robi Botos, a powerful and quite amazing album called Ask Your Mama, built around poetry by African American icon Langston Hughes, pianist Vijay Iyer with trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith, and lots more. The historical segment was the result of a conversation with my granddaughter - classic trumpeter Freddie Hubbard.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Nonch Harpin' // The Sheltering Sky // Native Sons // Nonch Harpin' Records
Jeff Guthery // Atropos // Black Paintings // indie
Jean-Nicolas Trottier* // One Way // Quartet // Effendi
Jean-Nicolas Trottier* // J'Sais Pas Trop // Quartet // Effendi
Robi Botos* // Yes I Don't // Movin' Forward // A440
Robi Botos* // Romungro // Movin' Forward // A440
Ask Your Mama // Dedication // Ask Your Mama // Avie
Ask Your Mama // Ride Red Ride // Ask Your Mama // Avie
Ask Your Mama // Shades Of Pigmeat // Ask Your Mama // Avie
Kneebody + Daedelus // Thought Not // Kneedelus // Brainfeeder
Kneebody + Daedelus // Rounds // Kneedelus // Brainfeeder
Freddie Hubbard (historical segment) // Red Clay // Red Clay // CTI/CBS
Freddie Hubbard (historical segment) // The Intrepid Fox // Red Clay // CTI/CBS
Harris Eisenstadt* // Cedar // Old Growth Forest // Clean Feed
Vijay Iyer/Wadada Leo Smith // Labyrinth // A Cosmic Rhythm With Each Stroke // ECM
Vijay Iyer/Wadada Leo Smith // A Divine Courage // A Cosmic Rhythm With Each Stroke // ECM
A/B Trio* // My Romance // Out West // Indie
A/B Trio* // Daytime Errands // Out West // Indie
Charles Lloyd // Barche Lamsel // I Long To See You // Blue Note
There's no question that the jazz world is constantly shifting and exploring new paths while keeping the old ones alive and well. This playlist shows both of these aspects. Some tracks are solid familiar jazz sounds, while others blur the lines between jazz and classical genres. For me this is one of the appeals of the music I've followed for many years - using earlier trends and restlessly trying new ways of expressing the feelings and potential of creative sounds. A new album by a band called Nonch Harpin' started today, and then an experimental album that references some very dark and gloomy paintings by Fransisco Goya. After that, trombonist Jean-Nicolas Trottier, Juno winner Robi Botos, a powerful and quite amazing album called Ask Your Mama, built around poetry by African American icon Langston Hughes, pianist Vijay Iyer with trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith, and lots more. The historical segment was the result of a conversation with my granddaughter - classic trumpeter Freddie Hubbard.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Nonch Harpin' // The Sheltering Sky // Native Sons // Nonch Harpin' Records
Jeff Guthery // Atropos // Black Paintings // indie
Jean-Nicolas Trottier* // One Way // Quartet // Effendi
Jean-Nicolas Trottier* // J'Sais Pas Trop // Quartet // Effendi
Robi Botos* // Yes I Don't // Movin' Forward // A440
Robi Botos* // Romungro // Movin' Forward // A440
Ask Your Mama // Dedication // Ask Your Mama // Avie
Ask Your Mama // Ride Red Ride // Ask Your Mama // Avie
Ask Your Mama // Shades Of Pigmeat // Ask Your Mama // Avie
Kneebody + Daedelus // Thought Not // Kneedelus // Brainfeeder
Kneebody + Daedelus // Rounds // Kneedelus // Brainfeeder
Freddie Hubbard (historical segment) // Red Clay // Red Clay // CTI/CBS
Freddie Hubbard (historical segment) // The Intrepid Fox // Red Clay // CTI/CBS
Harris Eisenstadt* // Cedar // Old Growth Forest // Clean Feed
Vijay Iyer/Wadada Leo Smith // Labyrinth // A Cosmic Rhythm With Each Stroke // ECM
Vijay Iyer/Wadada Leo Smith // A Divine Courage // A Cosmic Rhythm With Each Stroke // ECM
A/B Trio* // My Romance // Out West // Indie
A/B Trio* // Daytime Errands // Out West // Indie
Charles Lloyd // Barche Lamsel // I Long To See You // Blue Note
April 13th, 2016
A very out there track started today - cornet player Rob Mazurek with an album recorded in Sardinia and Chicago. Not easy stuff. But there were lots of more mellow music following that - but not all mellow. The historical segment was the Art Ensemble Of Chicago, who will probably never be described as mellow. But others were the Atlantis Jazz Ensemble, the UK group GoGo Penguin, multi-instrumentalist Mike Herriott, the Pram Trio, saxophonist Chris Potter, trumpeter Dave Douglas, and more. Actually there was quite a lot of not mellow music today....
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Rob Mazurek // HelmetsOf Our Poisonous Thoughts #16 // Galactic Parables Vol. 1 // Cuneiform
Rob Mazurek // Awaken The World #41 // Galactic Parables Vol. 1 // Cuneiform
Atlantis Jazz Ensemble* // Undercurrents // Oceanic Suite // Marlow
Dave Douglas/Monash Art Ensemble // Tower Of The Winds // Fabliaux // Greenleaf
GoGo Penguin // Branches Break // Man Made Object // Blue Note
GoGo Penguin // Weird Cat // Man Made Object // Blue Note
Satoko Fujii // ABCD // Ichigo Ichie // Libra
Mike Herriott* // Free At Last // Isn't Life Grand // Indie
Misc* // La Fin // Misc // Bonsound
Misc* // Messenger // Misc // Bonsound
Art Ensemble Of Chicago (historical segment) // People In Sorrow Part II // Americans Swinging In Paris // EMI
Pram Trio* // Control // Saga Thirteen // Indie
Pram Trio* // Undercurrent // Saga Thirteen // Indie
Chris Potter // Imaginary Cities Suite Pt 1 (Compassion) // Imaginary Cities // ECM
Chris Potter // Imaginary Cities Suite Pt 2 (Dualities) // Imaginary Cities // ECM
5 After 4* // Alchemy // Fragrance Of Change // Vito Rezza
5 After 4* // Chick's Webb // Fragrance Of Change // Vito Rezza
Brad Shepik/Ron Samworth* // PLAW // 1991 // Songlines
A very out there track started today - cornet player Rob Mazurek with an album recorded in Sardinia and Chicago. Not easy stuff. But there were lots of more mellow music following that - but not all mellow. The historical segment was the Art Ensemble Of Chicago, who will probably never be described as mellow. But others were the Atlantis Jazz Ensemble, the UK group GoGo Penguin, multi-instrumentalist Mike Herriott, the Pram Trio, saxophonist Chris Potter, trumpeter Dave Douglas, and more. Actually there was quite a lot of not mellow music today....
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Rob Mazurek // HelmetsOf Our Poisonous Thoughts #16 // Galactic Parables Vol. 1 // Cuneiform
Rob Mazurek // Awaken The World #41 // Galactic Parables Vol. 1 // Cuneiform
Atlantis Jazz Ensemble* // Undercurrents // Oceanic Suite // Marlow
Dave Douglas/Monash Art Ensemble // Tower Of The Winds // Fabliaux // Greenleaf
GoGo Penguin // Branches Break // Man Made Object // Blue Note
GoGo Penguin // Weird Cat // Man Made Object // Blue Note
Satoko Fujii // ABCD // Ichigo Ichie // Libra
Mike Herriott* // Free At Last // Isn't Life Grand // Indie
Misc* // La Fin // Misc // Bonsound
Misc* // Messenger // Misc // Bonsound
Art Ensemble Of Chicago (historical segment) // People In Sorrow Part II // Americans Swinging In Paris // EMI
Pram Trio* // Control // Saga Thirteen // Indie
Pram Trio* // Undercurrent // Saga Thirteen // Indie
Chris Potter // Imaginary Cities Suite Pt 1 (Compassion) // Imaginary Cities // ECM
Chris Potter // Imaginary Cities Suite Pt 2 (Dualities) // Imaginary Cities // ECM
5 After 4* // Alchemy // Fragrance Of Change // Vito Rezza
5 After 4* // Chick's Webb // Fragrance Of Change // Vito Rezza
Brad Shepik/Ron Samworth* // PLAW // 1991 // Songlines
April 6th, 2016
The Junos were awarded a few days ago, and while jazz usually gets short shrift at awards like these, there were some worthwhile nominees in the jazz categories. The first seven albums today were all Juno nominations including two winners. The seven include a few drummers - Winnipegger Curtis Nowasad, Jerry Granelli and Dan Brubeck, along with pianist Robi Botos - the winner in the solo jazz category - trumpeter Brad Turner, the group Peripheral Vision, and saxophonist Allison Au who won the jazz group Juno. After that it's a wider mix, with a brilliant new duet album with pianist Vijay Iyer and trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith, and more. The historical segment continued the music of Miles Davis at the Newport Jazz Festival between 1955 and 1975. The fact is that everyone who ends up on Voyage is a winner.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Curtis Nowasad* // Speak No Evil // Dialectics // Cellar Live
Robi Botos* // Unanswered // Movin' Forward // A440
Robi Botos* // Heisenberg // Movin' Forward // A440
Jerry Granelli* // Walter White // What I Hear Now // Addo
Jerry Granelli* // Mystery // What I Hear Now // Addo
Allison Au* // Tides // Forest Grove // Self-produced
Dan Brubeck // Blue Rondo A La Turk // Live At The Cellar: Celebrating The Music And Lyrics Of Dave And Iola Brubeck // Blue Forest
Brad Turner* // Way Down At Taft's // Over My Head // Groundhog
Peripheral Vision* // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Indie
Vijay Iyer/Wadada Leo Smith // A Cosmic Rhythm With Each Stroke: All Becomes Alive // A Cosmic Rhythm With Each Stroke // ECM
Vijay Iyer/Wadada Leo Smith // A Cosmic Rhythm With Each Stroke: The Empty Mind Receives // A Cosmic Rhythm With Each Stroke // ECM
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Round Midnight // Miles Davis At Newport 1955-1975 - The Bootleg Series Vol. 4 // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // So What // Miles Davis At Newport 1955-1975 - The Bootleg Series Vol. 4 // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // The Theme // Miles Davis At Newport 1955-1975 - The Bootleg Series Vol. 4 // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Miles Runs The Voodoo Down // Miles Davis At Newport 1955-1975 - The Bootleg Series Vol. 4 // Columbia
JAGG* // Wellington By Night // Mercure // Effendi
JAGG* // Coucou // Mercure // Effendi
Wayne Horvitz* // The Car That Brought You Here Still Runs // Some Places Are Forever Afternoon (11 Places For Richard Hugo) //
Wayne Horvitz* // Last Place There // Some Places Are Forever Afternoon (11 Places For Richard Hugo) //
Ayn Inserto // `Recorda Me // Home Away From Home // Neuklang Records
Ayn Inserto // Down A Rabbit Hole // Home Away From Home // Neuklang Records
The Junos were awarded a few days ago, and while jazz usually gets short shrift at awards like these, there were some worthwhile nominees in the jazz categories. The first seven albums today were all Juno nominations including two winners. The seven include a few drummers - Winnipegger Curtis Nowasad, Jerry Granelli and Dan Brubeck, along with pianist Robi Botos - the winner in the solo jazz category - trumpeter Brad Turner, the group Peripheral Vision, and saxophonist Allison Au who won the jazz group Juno. After that it's a wider mix, with a brilliant new duet album with pianist Vijay Iyer and trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith, and more. The historical segment continued the music of Miles Davis at the Newport Jazz Festival between 1955 and 1975. The fact is that everyone who ends up on Voyage is a winner.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Curtis Nowasad* // Speak No Evil // Dialectics // Cellar Live
Robi Botos* // Unanswered // Movin' Forward // A440
Robi Botos* // Heisenberg // Movin' Forward // A440
Jerry Granelli* // Walter White // What I Hear Now // Addo
Jerry Granelli* // Mystery // What I Hear Now // Addo
Allison Au* // Tides // Forest Grove // Self-produced
Dan Brubeck // Blue Rondo A La Turk // Live At The Cellar: Celebrating The Music And Lyrics Of Dave And Iola Brubeck // Blue Forest
Brad Turner* // Way Down At Taft's // Over My Head // Groundhog
Peripheral Vision* // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Indie
Vijay Iyer/Wadada Leo Smith // A Cosmic Rhythm With Each Stroke: All Becomes Alive // A Cosmic Rhythm With Each Stroke // ECM
Vijay Iyer/Wadada Leo Smith // A Cosmic Rhythm With Each Stroke: The Empty Mind Receives // A Cosmic Rhythm With Each Stroke // ECM
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Round Midnight // Miles Davis At Newport 1955-1975 - The Bootleg Series Vol. 4 // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // So What // Miles Davis At Newport 1955-1975 - The Bootleg Series Vol. 4 // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // The Theme // Miles Davis At Newport 1955-1975 - The Bootleg Series Vol. 4 // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Miles Runs The Voodoo Down // Miles Davis At Newport 1955-1975 - The Bootleg Series Vol. 4 // Columbia
JAGG* // Wellington By Night // Mercure // Effendi
JAGG* // Coucou // Mercure // Effendi
Wayne Horvitz* // The Car That Brought You Here Still Runs // Some Places Are Forever Afternoon (11 Places For Richard Hugo) //
Wayne Horvitz* // Last Place There // Some Places Are Forever Afternoon (11 Places For Richard Hugo) //
Ayn Inserto // `Recorda Me // Home Away From Home // Neuklang Records
Ayn Inserto // Down A Rabbit Hole // Home Away From Home // Neuklang Records
March 30th, 2016
Some very neat and unusual new albums were on the list today. These include a couple that are powerful social comment statements (Work Songs and Ask Your Mama) and although Black History Month was February, these have a wider importance than just one month. Other tracks had multi-instrumentalist Mike Herriott who plays all the instruments on his new release, the Atlantis Jazz Ensemble, guitarist Scott DuBois' tone poem of a winter day, guitarist John Scofield, trombonist Jean-Nicolas Trottier, trumpeter Ralph Alessi and more. The historical segment was a Stan Getz album that includes the theme song for Voyage. Here's the scoop.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Mike Herriott* // The Chase // Isn't Life Grand // Indie
Mike Herriott* // 12-4-4 // Isn't Life Grand // Indie
Mike Herriott* // Up to No Good // Isn't Life Grand // Indie
Atlantis Jazz Ensemble* // Yemaya // Oceanic Suite // Marlow
Scott DuBois // Evening Blizzard // Winter Light // ACT
Scott DuBois // Night Tundra // Winter Light // ACT
John Scofield // Slinky // Past Present // Impulse
John Scofield // Chap Dance // Past Present // Impulse
Le Rex // Mole's Dream Of The Prairie // Wild Man // Cuneiform
Le Rex // Home Alone // Wild Man // Cuneiform
Jean-Nicolas Trottier* // Berceuse // Quartet // Effendi
Jean-Nicolas Trottier* // Petite Piece Bizarre // Quartet // Effendi
Stan Getz (historical segment) // Yesterdays // Voyage // Blackhawk
Stan Getz (historical segment) // Falling In Love // Voyage // Blackhawk
Stan Getz (historical segment) // Voyage // Voyage // Blackhawk
Jaimeo Brown // A Moment's Rest // Work Songs // Motema
Jaimeo Brown // For Mama Lucy // Work Songs // Motema
Ask Your Mama // Dedication // Ask Your Mama // Avie
Ask Your Mama // Cultural Exchange // Ask Your Mama // Avie
Ralph Alessi // Smooth Descent // Quiver // ECM
Ralph Alessi // Gone Today, Here Tomorrow // Quiver // ECM
MOPDTK // Obelisk // Mauch Chunk // Hot Cup
Some very neat and unusual new albums were on the list today. These include a couple that are powerful social comment statements (Work Songs and Ask Your Mama) and although Black History Month was February, these have a wider importance than just one month. Other tracks had multi-instrumentalist Mike Herriott who plays all the instruments on his new release, the Atlantis Jazz Ensemble, guitarist Scott DuBois' tone poem of a winter day, guitarist John Scofield, trombonist Jean-Nicolas Trottier, trumpeter Ralph Alessi and more. The historical segment was a Stan Getz album that includes the theme song for Voyage. Here's the scoop.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Mike Herriott* // The Chase // Isn't Life Grand // Indie
Mike Herriott* // 12-4-4 // Isn't Life Grand // Indie
Mike Herriott* // Up to No Good // Isn't Life Grand // Indie
Atlantis Jazz Ensemble* // Yemaya // Oceanic Suite // Marlow
Scott DuBois // Evening Blizzard // Winter Light // ACT
Scott DuBois // Night Tundra // Winter Light // ACT
John Scofield // Slinky // Past Present // Impulse
John Scofield // Chap Dance // Past Present // Impulse
Le Rex // Mole's Dream Of The Prairie // Wild Man // Cuneiform
Le Rex // Home Alone // Wild Man // Cuneiform
Jean-Nicolas Trottier* // Berceuse // Quartet // Effendi
Jean-Nicolas Trottier* // Petite Piece Bizarre // Quartet // Effendi
Stan Getz (historical segment) // Yesterdays // Voyage // Blackhawk
Stan Getz (historical segment) // Falling In Love // Voyage // Blackhawk
Stan Getz (historical segment) // Voyage // Voyage // Blackhawk
Jaimeo Brown // A Moment's Rest // Work Songs // Motema
Jaimeo Brown // For Mama Lucy // Work Songs // Motema
Ask Your Mama // Dedication // Ask Your Mama // Avie
Ask Your Mama // Cultural Exchange // Ask Your Mama // Avie
Ralph Alessi // Smooth Descent // Quiver // ECM
Ralph Alessi // Gone Today, Here Tomorrow // Quiver // ECM
MOPDTK // Obelisk // Mauch Chunk // Hot Cup
March 23rd, 2016
I'm never sure what passes for normal on this show, but this show really explored a whole lot of the variety of styles in the jazz world. From sound experiments with guitarist Jerry Granelli and clarinettist Jeff Reilly, a fine pianist named Junko Onishi who basically gave up playing in the late '90's, some fairly straight ahead trio work with the Palm Trio, a Canadian group See Through 5, some pretty unabashed funky sounds with guitarist Julian Lage and B3 player Dr Lonnie Smith, saxophonist Kamasi Washington, lots more, definitely all over the place. My historical segment went back to the 1930's with iconic soprano player Sidney Bechet, including one of my favourite blues tracks of all time. I guess variety is what's normal.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Junko Onishi // Piano Quintet Suite // Piano Quartet Suite // Blue Note
Jerry Granelli/Jeff Reilly* // Movement 1 // Iron Sky // Love Slave Records
Jerry Granelli/Jeff Reilly* // Movement 2 // Iron Sky // Love Slave Records
Pram Trio* // Bucket List // Saga Thirteen // Indie
Pram Trio* // Mrs Kim Visits The Living Room Alone // Saga Thirteen // Indie
See Through 5* // Something Somebody Can Use // Utilities // All Set
See Through 5* // Standing In the Dust Since Then // Utilities // All Set
Nate Wooley // Hesitation // (Dance To) The Early Music // Clean Feed
Nate Wooley // For Wee Folks // (Dance To) The Early Music // Clean Feed
Sidney Bechet (historical segment) // Summertime // The Best Of Sidney Bechet // Blue Note
Sidney Bechet (historical segment) // St Louis Blues // The Best Of Sidney Bechet // Blue Note
Sidney Bechet (historical segment) // Old Stack O'Lee Blues // The Best Of Sidney Bechet // Blue Note
Sidney Bechet (historical segment) // Black And Blue // The Best Of Sidney Bechet // Blue Note
Sidney Bechet (historical segment) // Blue Horizon // The Best Of Sidney Bechet // Blue Note
Julian Lage // Fortune Teller // Arclight // Mack Avenue
Julian Lage // Nocturne // Arclight // Mack Avenue
Kamasi Washington // Change Of The Guard // The Epic // Brainfeeder
Dr Lonnie Smith // Play It Back // Evolution // Blue Note
BADBADNOTGOOD* // Triangle // III // Innovative Leisure
BADBADNOTGOOD* // CS60 // III // Innovative Leisure
Charles Evans/David Liebman // Interlude I // On Beauty // More Is More
Charles Evans/David Liebman // Movement II // On Beauty // More Is More
Bob Belden // A Child's Dream // Machine Language // Rare Noise
Bob Belden // Machine Language // Machine Language // Rare Noise
Bob Belden // Eternality // Machine Language // Rare Noise
Melissa Aldana // Algeria (partial) // Back Home // Wommusic
I'm never sure what passes for normal on this show, but this show really explored a whole lot of the variety of styles in the jazz world. From sound experiments with guitarist Jerry Granelli and clarinettist Jeff Reilly, a fine pianist named Junko Onishi who basically gave up playing in the late '90's, some fairly straight ahead trio work with the Palm Trio, a Canadian group See Through 5, some pretty unabashed funky sounds with guitarist Julian Lage and B3 player Dr Lonnie Smith, saxophonist Kamasi Washington, lots more, definitely all over the place. My historical segment went back to the 1930's with iconic soprano player Sidney Bechet, including one of my favourite blues tracks of all time. I guess variety is what's normal.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Junko Onishi // Piano Quintet Suite // Piano Quartet Suite // Blue Note
Jerry Granelli/Jeff Reilly* // Movement 1 // Iron Sky // Love Slave Records
Jerry Granelli/Jeff Reilly* // Movement 2 // Iron Sky // Love Slave Records
Pram Trio* // Bucket List // Saga Thirteen // Indie
Pram Trio* // Mrs Kim Visits The Living Room Alone // Saga Thirteen // Indie
See Through 5* // Something Somebody Can Use // Utilities // All Set
See Through 5* // Standing In the Dust Since Then // Utilities // All Set
Nate Wooley // Hesitation // (Dance To) The Early Music // Clean Feed
Nate Wooley // For Wee Folks // (Dance To) The Early Music // Clean Feed
Sidney Bechet (historical segment) // Summertime // The Best Of Sidney Bechet // Blue Note
Sidney Bechet (historical segment) // St Louis Blues // The Best Of Sidney Bechet // Blue Note
Sidney Bechet (historical segment) // Old Stack O'Lee Blues // The Best Of Sidney Bechet // Blue Note
Sidney Bechet (historical segment) // Black And Blue // The Best Of Sidney Bechet // Blue Note
Sidney Bechet (historical segment) // Blue Horizon // The Best Of Sidney Bechet // Blue Note
Julian Lage // Fortune Teller // Arclight // Mack Avenue
Julian Lage // Nocturne // Arclight // Mack Avenue
Kamasi Washington // Change Of The Guard // The Epic // Brainfeeder
Dr Lonnie Smith // Play It Back // Evolution // Blue Note
BADBADNOTGOOD* // Triangle // III // Innovative Leisure
BADBADNOTGOOD* // CS60 // III // Innovative Leisure
Charles Evans/David Liebman // Interlude I // On Beauty // More Is More
Charles Evans/David Liebman // Movement II // On Beauty // More Is More
Bob Belden // A Child's Dream // Machine Language // Rare Noise
Bob Belden // Machine Language // Machine Language // Rare Noise
Bob Belden // Eternality // Machine Language // Rare Noise
Melissa Aldana // Algeria (partial) // Back Home // Wommusic
March 16th, 2016
The usual mix of current jazz styles today, from saxophonist Logan Richardson to drummer Harris Eisenstadt, guitarists Brad Shepik and Ron Samworth, trumpeter Dave Douglas, saxophonist Michael Blake's album referencing an infamous incident in 1914, pianist Chris Gestrin and more. The historical segment was fairly recent - 1992 - with Canadian content from pianist Jeff Johnston with brilliant expat trumpeter Kenny Wheeler. Here's the list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Logan Richardson // Mind Free // Shift // Blue Note
Logan Richardson // Creeper // Shift // Blue Note
Detroit Jazz City // The Uncrowned King // Detroit Jazz City // Blue Note
Detroit Jazz City // Many Blessings // Detroit Jazz City // Blue Note
Harris Eisenstadt* // Spruce // Old Growth Forest // Clean Feed
Harris Eisenstadt* // Fir // Old Growth Forest // Clean Feed
Brad Shepik/Ron Samworth* // Bent House // 1991 // Songlines
Brad Shepik/Ron Samworth* // Circa // 1991 // Songlines
Michael Blake* // Arrivals // Fulfillment // Songlines
Michael Blake* // Departures // Fulfillment // Songlines
Jeff Johnston* (historical segment) // Prelude // Jeff Johnston Quartet With Kenny Wheeler // Unity
Jeff Johnston* (historical segment) // Aurora // Jeff Johnston Quartet With Kenny Wheeler // Unity
Jeff Johnston* (historical segment) // Cinnabar // Jeff Johnston Quartet With Kenny Wheeler // Unity
Dave Douglas // Miracle Gro // Brazen Heart // Greenleaf
Dave Douglas // Ocean Spray // Brazen Heart // Greenleaf
Charles Lloyd // All My Trials // I Long To See You // Blue Note
Charles Lloyd // Abide With Me // I Long To See You // Blue Note
Chris Gestrin* // Metres Per Second // After The City Has Gone: Quiet // Songlines
Chris Gestrin* // To Sink In Posture // After The City Has Gone: Quiet // Songlines
Chris Gestrin* // Living Candles // After The City Has Gone: Quiet // Songlines
Nick Finzer // Just Passed The Horizon (Intro) // The Chase // Origin
Nick Finzer // Just Passed The Horizon // The Chase // Origin
Rajiv Halim // The Wise Man // Foundation // Indie
Tony Wilson* // Danny Boy // Horse's Dream // Drip Audio
The usual mix of current jazz styles today, from saxophonist Logan Richardson to drummer Harris Eisenstadt, guitarists Brad Shepik and Ron Samworth, trumpeter Dave Douglas, saxophonist Michael Blake's album referencing an infamous incident in 1914, pianist Chris Gestrin and more. The historical segment was fairly recent - 1992 - with Canadian content from pianist Jeff Johnston with brilliant expat trumpeter Kenny Wheeler. Here's the list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Logan Richardson // Mind Free // Shift // Blue Note
Logan Richardson // Creeper // Shift // Blue Note
Detroit Jazz City // The Uncrowned King // Detroit Jazz City // Blue Note
Detroit Jazz City // Many Blessings // Detroit Jazz City // Blue Note
Harris Eisenstadt* // Spruce // Old Growth Forest // Clean Feed
Harris Eisenstadt* // Fir // Old Growth Forest // Clean Feed
Brad Shepik/Ron Samworth* // Bent House // 1991 // Songlines
Brad Shepik/Ron Samworth* // Circa // 1991 // Songlines
Michael Blake* // Arrivals // Fulfillment // Songlines
Michael Blake* // Departures // Fulfillment // Songlines
Jeff Johnston* (historical segment) // Prelude // Jeff Johnston Quartet With Kenny Wheeler // Unity
Jeff Johnston* (historical segment) // Aurora // Jeff Johnston Quartet With Kenny Wheeler // Unity
Jeff Johnston* (historical segment) // Cinnabar // Jeff Johnston Quartet With Kenny Wheeler // Unity
Dave Douglas // Miracle Gro // Brazen Heart // Greenleaf
Dave Douglas // Ocean Spray // Brazen Heart // Greenleaf
Charles Lloyd // All My Trials // I Long To See You // Blue Note
Charles Lloyd // Abide With Me // I Long To See You // Blue Note
Chris Gestrin* // Metres Per Second // After The City Has Gone: Quiet // Songlines
Chris Gestrin* // To Sink In Posture // After The City Has Gone: Quiet // Songlines
Chris Gestrin* // Living Candles // After The City Has Gone: Quiet // Songlines
Nick Finzer // Just Passed The Horizon (Intro) // The Chase // Origin
Nick Finzer // Just Passed The Horizon // The Chase // Origin
Rajiv Halim // The Wise Man // Foundation // Indie
Tony Wilson* // Danny Boy // Horse's Dream // Drip Audio
March 9th, 2016
As usual, contemporary jazz from all over the place on this playlist. Some experimental or abstract tracks from the group eCsTaCy with Finnish guitarist Raoul Bjorkenheim, and from baritone player Charles Evans, to guitarist Joel Harrison, a melodic Homage album, a new Canadian group the Pram Trio, The Myriad 3, Pugs And Crows, Kneebody and more. And even a track with Maria Schneider and David Bowie. The historical segment was Lady Day herself - Billie Holiday. Expect the unexpected...
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
eCsTaSy // You Never Know // Out Of The Blue // Cuneiform
eCsTaSy // OLJ // Out Of The Blue // Cuneiform
eCsTaSy // Roller Coaster // Out Of The Blue // Cuneiform
Hommage A Eberhard Weber // Resume Variations // Hommage A Eberhard Weber // ECM
Joel Harrison // Wide River To Cross Part 1 // Mother Stump // Cuneiform
Joel Harrison // Wide River To Cross Part 2 // Mother Stump // Cuneiform
Pram Trio* // April // Saga Thirteen // Indie
Charles Evans/David Liebman // Movement V // On Beauty // More Is More
Charles Evans/David Liebman // Interlude II // On Beauty // More Is More
Charles Evans/David Liebman // Ending Beauty // On Beauty // More Is More
Tanya Kalmanovitch* // Hidden Agenda // Hut Five // Perspicacity
Tanya Kalmanovitch* // Hut Five // Hut Five // Perspicacity
Maria Schneider // Lembranca // The Thompson Fields // ArtistShare
David Bowie/Maria Schneider // Sue (Or In A Season Of Crime) // Nothing Has Changed // Parlophone
Billie Holiday (historical segment) // I Can't Get Started // Greatest Hits // Columbia
Billie Holiday (historical segment) // When A Woman Loves A Man // Greatest Hits // Columbia
Billie Holiday (historical segment) // Some Other Spring // Greatest Hits // Columbia
Billie Holiday (historical segment) // Solitude // Greatest Hits // Columbia
Billie Holiday (historical segment) // God Bless The Child // Greatest Hits // Columbia
Billie Holiday (historical segment) // Gloomy Sunday // Greatest Hits // Columbia
Billie Holiday (historical segment) // The Very Thought Of You // Greatest Hits // Columbia
Myriad 3* // For The Dreamer ((Chip)) // Tell ((Chip)) // Alma
Myriad 3* // C Jam Blues ((Chip)) // Tell ((Chip)) // Alma
Pugs And Crows* // Efforts // Everyone Knows Everyone // Indie
Pugs And Crows* // Long Walk (Reprise) // Everyone Knows Everyone // Indie
Kneebody + Daedelus // Platforming // Kneedelus // Brainfeeder
Kneebody + Daedelus // Home // Kneedelus // Brainfeeder
Kneebody + Daedelus // Move // Kneedelus // Brainfeeder
As usual, contemporary jazz from all over the place on this playlist. Some experimental or abstract tracks from the group eCsTaCy with Finnish guitarist Raoul Bjorkenheim, and from baritone player Charles Evans, to guitarist Joel Harrison, a melodic Homage album, a new Canadian group the Pram Trio, The Myriad 3, Pugs And Crows, Kneebody and more. And even a track with Maria Schneider and David Bowie. The historical segment was Lady Day herself - Billie Holiday. Expect the unexpected...
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
eCsTaSy // You Never Know // Out Of The Blue // Cuneiform
eCsTaSy // OLJ // Out Of The Blue // Cuneiform
eCsTaSy // Roller Coaster // Out Of The Blue // Cuneiform
Hommage A Eberhard Weber // Resume Variations // Hommage A Eberhard Weber // ECM
Joel Harrison // Wide River To Cross Part 1 // Mother Stump // Cuneiform
Joel Harrison // Wide River To Cross Part 2 // Mother Stump // Cuneiform
Pram Trio* // April // Saga Thirteen // Indie
Charles Evans/David Liebman // Movement V // On Beauty // More Is More
Charles Evans/David Liebman // Interlude II // On Beauty // More Is More
Charles Evans/David Liebman // Ending Beauty // On Beauty // More Is More
Tanya Kalmanovitch* // Hidden Agenda // Hut Five // Perspicacity
Tanya Kalmanovitch* // Hut Five // Hut Five // Perspicacity
Maria Schneider // Lembranca // The Thompson Fields // ArtistShare
David Bowie/Maria Schneider // Sue (Or In A Season Of Crime) // Nothing Has Changed // Parlophone
Billie Holiday (historical segment) // I Can't Get Started // Greatest Hits // Columbia
Billie Holiday (historical segment) // When A Woman Loves A Man // Greatest Hits // Columbia
Billie Holiday (historical segment) // Some Other Spring // Greatest Hits // Columbia
Billie Holiday (historical segment) // Solitude // Greatest Hits // Columbia
Billie Holiday (historical segment) // God Bless The Child // Greatest Hits // Columbia
Billie Holiday (historical segment) // Gloomy Sunday // Greatest Hits // Columbia
Billie Holiday (historical segment) // The Very Thought Of You // Greatest Hits // Columbia
Myriad 3* // For The Dreamer ((Chip)) // Tell ((Chip)) // Alma
Myriad 3* // C Jam Blues ((Chip)) // Tell ((Chip)) // Alma
Pugs And Crows* // Efforts // Everyone Knows Everyone // Indie
Pugs And Crows* // Long Walk (Reprise) // Everyone Knows Everyone // Indie
Kneebody + Daedelus // Platforming // Kneedelus // Brainfeeder
Kneebody + Daedelus // Home // Kneedelus // Brainfeeder
Kneebody + Daedelus // Move // Kneedelus // Brainfeeder
March 2nd, 2016
Some brand new releases today, including a preview of an upcoming album by saxophonist Michael Blake that references the infamous Komagata Maru incident from 1914 (worth checking out on line). A two guitar album with Brad Sharpie and Ron Tamworth, the Grammy award album by guitarist John Scofield, trombonist Jean-Nicolas trotter, the group MOPDTK, new possible superstar saxophonist Kamasi Washington, and more. The historical segment was a 1957 album of ballads by John Coltrane. Here's the list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Michael Blake* // Sea Shanty // Fulfillment // Songlines
Michael Blake* // Perimeters // Fulfillment // Songlines
Brad Shepik/Ron Samworth* // Confluenza // 1991 // Songlines
Brad Shepik/Ron Samworth* // Terrestrials // 1991 // Songlines
John Scofield // Museum // Past Present // Impulse
John Scofield // Get Proud // Past Present // Impulse
Jean-Nicolas Trottier* // Street Meat // Quartet // Effendi
Jean-Nicolas Trottier* // J'Essaie De Voir // Quartet // Effendi
Charles Lloyd // Of Course Of Course // I Long To See You // Blue Note
Charles Lloyd // Sombrero Sam // I Long To See You // Blue Note
Harris Eisenstadt* // Larch // Old Growth Forest // Clean Feed
Harris Eisenstadt* // Hemlock // Old Growth Forest // Clean Feed
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Trane's Slo Blues // Lush Life // Prestige
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Lush Life // Lush Life // Prestige
John Coltrane (historical segment) // I Hear A Rhapsody // Lush Life // Prestige
Jaimeo Brown // Happy Serving // Work Songs // Motema
Jaimeo Brown // 2113 // Work Songs // Motema
MOPDTK // Niagra // Mauch Chunk // Hot Cup
MOPDTK // Herminie // Mauch Chunk // Hot Cup
Kamasi Washington // Miss Understanding // The Epic // Brainfeeder
Dr Lonnie Smith // African Suite // Evolution // Blue Note
Tanya Kalmanovitch* // Hidden Agenda // Hut Five // Perspicacity
February 24th, 2016
Lots of variety in this show, with some excellent Canadian content. Clarinettist Francois Houle started, from a fascinating sound experimental reference to the infamous Quebec ice storm of 1998. Others on the list included some funky groups - Badbadnotgood, A/B Trio, Drumheller, Yves Leveille and Cordame - and lots more. As it was still Black History Month, the historical segment was a classic 1963 album by Charles Mingus. Here's the whole scoop.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Francois Houle* // Au Coeur De Litage: Gresil // Au Coeur De Litage // Spool
Francois Houle* // Au Coeur De Litage: Black Triangle // Au Coeur De Litage // Spool
Francois Houle* // Au Coeur De Litage: Mon Coeur // Au Coeur De Litage // Spool
Francois Houle* // Au Coeur De Litage: L'Immigrant // Au Coeur De Litage // Spool
Francois Houle* // Au Coeur De Litage: Allegories // Au Coeur De Litage // Spool
Francois Houle* // Au Coeur De Litage: Epilogue // Au Coeur De Litage // Spool
Jerry Granelli* // Another Place // What I Hear Now // Addo
Jerry Granelli* // The Swamp // What I Hear Now // Addo
Yves Leveille* // Escargot // Quantique // Effendi
Yves Leveille* // Filiation // Quantique // Effendi
Badbadnotgood* // Confessions // III // Innovative Leisure
Badbadnotgood* // Kaleidoscope // III // Innovative Leisure
Charles Mingus (historical segment) // Track C - Group Dancers // The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady // Verve
Charles Mingus (historical segment) // Mode D, E, F // The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady // Verve
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // Reunion // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // Calliope // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
A/B Trio* // TBD // Out West // Indie
A/B Trio* // Blues On Cerf Rouge //` Out West // Indie
Chris Gestrin/Bernie Arai* // Abstract Composites // Wabi // Phonometrograph
Chris Gestrin/Bernie Arai* // 10 To The Wind // Wabi // Phonometrograph
Tony Wilson* // Bobby Joe's Theme // A Day's Life // Drip Audio
Tony Wilson* // Two Tempos // A Day's Life // Drip Audio
Drumheller* // Porch // Wives // Rat-Drifting
Drumheller* // C.T. // Wives // Rat-Drifting
Lots of variety in this show, with some excellent Canadian content. Clarinettist Francois Houle started, from a fascinating sound experimental reference to the infamous Quebec ice storm of 1998. Others on the list included some funky groups - Badbadnotgood, A/B Trio, Drumheller, Yves Leveille and Cordame - and lots more. As it was still Black History Month, the historical segment was a classic 1963 album by Charles Mingus. Here's the whole scoop.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Francois Houle* // Au Coeur De Litage: Gresil // Au Coeur De Litage // Spool
Francois Houle* // Au Coeur De Litage: Black Triangle // Au Coeur De Litage // Spool
Francois Houle* // Au Coeur De Litage: Mon Coeur // Au Coeur De Litage // Spool
Francois Houle* // Au Coeur De Litage: L'Immigrant // Au Coeur De Litage // Spool
Francois Houle* // Au Coeur De Litage: Allegories // Au Coeur De Litage // Spool
Francois Houle* // Au Coeur De Litage: Epilogue // Au Coeur De Litage // Spool
Jerry Granelli* // Another Place // What I Hear Now // Addo
Jerry Granelli* // The Swamp // What I Hear Now // Addo
Yves Leveille* // Escargot // Quantique // Effendi
Yves Leveille* // Filiation // Quantique // Effendi
Badbadnotgood* // Confessions // III // Innovative Leisure
Badbadnotgood* // Kaleidoscope // III // Innovative Leisure
Charles Mingus (historical segment) // Track C - Group Dancers // The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady // Verve
Charles Mingus (historical segment) // Mode D, E, F // The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady // Verve
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // Reunion // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // Calliope // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
A/B Trio* // TBD // Out West // Indie
A/B Trio* // Blues On Cerf Rouge //` Out West // Indie
Chris Gestrin/Bernie Arai* // Abstract Composites // Wabi // Phonometrograph
Chris Gestrin/Bernie Arai* // 10 To The Wind // Wabi // Phonometrograph
Tony Wilson* // Bobby Joe's Theme // A Day's Life // Drip Audio
Tony Wilson* // Two Tempos // A Day's Life // Drip Audio
Drumheller* // Porch // Wives // Rat-Drifting
Drumheller* // C.T. // Wives // Rat-Drifting
February 17th, 2016
Today was the usual mix of contemporary jazz styles. Artists included saxophonist Charles Lloyd, alto player Miguel Zenon, trumpeters Dave Douglas and Alex Sipiagin, an interesting trio called GoGo Penguin, Canadian musicians JAGG and Marianne Trudel and more. The historical segment was an album from 1969 with Chick Corea.
However February is Black History Month, and the program started with a brand new album by drummer Jaimeo Brown that is a link between early African American history and the current jazz, R&B, rock and hip hop scene. It's called Work Songs, and it is very powerful. Here's the list for the whole show.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Jaimeo Brown // Hidden Angel // Work Songs // Motema
Jaimeo Brown // Mississippi // Work Songs // Motema
Jaimeo Brown // Lazarus // Work Songs // Motema
Jaimeo Brown // Be So Glad // Work Songs // Motema
Charles Lloyd // Masters Of War // I Long To See You // Blue Note
Charles Lloyd // La Llorona // I Long To See You // Blue Note
Miguel Zenon // Same Fight // Identities Are Changeable // Miel Music
Dave Douglas/Monash Art Ensemble // Once Again The Mind // Fabliaux // Greenleaf
Dave Douglas/Monash Art Ensemble // Unknowing // Fabliaux // Greenleaf
JAGG* // Vent D'Autumne // Mercure // Effendi
JAGG* // Long Boat // Mercure // Effendi
JAGG* // Colette // Mercure // Effendi
GoGo Penguin // All Res // Man Made Object // Blue Note
GoGo Penguin // Unspeakable World // Man Made Object // Blue Note
Chick Corea (historical segment) // The Brain // The Complete "Is" Sessions // Blue Note
Chick Corea (historical segment) // Sundance // The Complete "Is" Sessions // Blue Note
John Scofield // Mr Puffy // Past Present // Impulse
John Scofield // Past Present // Past Present // Impulse
Marianne Trudel* // Introduction A Energie // Dans La Foret De Ma Memoire // Atma Classique
Marianne Trudel* // Energie // Dans La Foret De Ma Memoire // Atma Classique
Marianne Trudel* // Soon // Dans La Foret De Ma Memoire // Atma Classique
Alex Sipiagin // Balance // Balance 38-58 // Criss Cross
Alex Sipiagin // Yragon // Balance 38-58 // Criss Cross
Today was the usual mix of contemporary jazz styles. Artists included saxophonist Charles Lloyd, alto player Miguel Zenon, trumpeters Dave Douglas and Alex Sipiagin, an interesting trio called GoGo Penguin, Canadian musicians JAGG and Marianne Trudel and more. The historical segment was an album from 1969 with Chick Corea.
However February is Black History Month, and the program started with a brand new album by drummer Jaimeo Brown that is a link between early African American history and the current jazz, R&B, rock and hip hop scene. It's called Work Songs, and it is very powerful. Here's the list for the whole show.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Jaimeo Brown // Hidden Angel // Work Songs // Motema
Jaimeo Brown // Mississippi // Work Songs // Motema
Jaimeo Brown // Lazarus // Work Songs // Motema
Jaimeo Brown // Be So Glad // Work Songs // Motema
Charles Lloyd // Masters Of War // I Long To See You // Blue Note
Charles Lloyd // La Llorona // I Long To See You // Blue Note
Miguel Zenon // Same Fight // Identities Are Changeable // Miel Music
Dave Douglas/Monash Art Ensemble // Once Again The Mind // Fabliaux // Greenleaf
Dave Douglas/Monash Art Ensemble // Unknowing // Fabliaux // Greenleaf
JAGG* // Vent D'Autumne // Mercure // Effendi
JAGG* // Long Boat // Mercure // Effendi
JAGG* // Colette // Mercure // Effendi
GoGo Penguin // All Res // Man Made Object // Blue Note
GoGo Penguin // Unspeakable World // Man Made Object // Blue Note
Chick Corea (historical segment) // The Brain // The Complete "Is" Sessions // Blue Note
Chick Corea (historical segment) // Sundance // The Complete "Is" Sessions // Blue Note
John Scofield // Mr Puffy // Past Present // Impulse
John Scofield // Past Present // Past Present // Impulse
Marianne Trudel* // Introduction A Energie // Dans La Foret De Ma Memoire // Atma Classique
Marianne Trudel* // Energie // Dans La Foret De Ma Memoire // Atma Classique
Marianne Trudel* // Soon // Dans La Foret De Ma Memoire // Atma Classique
Alex Sipiagin // Balance // Balance 38-58 // Criss Cross
Alex Sipiagin // Yragon // Balance 38-58 // Criss Cross
February 10th, 2016 - Fundrive Show
Today was CKUW's annual Fundrive - a time when we ask for listener pledges to keep the station alive and growing. The music was all tracks that have been previously played, sometimes played in entirety and sometimes partially background while pledge pitches were offered. Thanks to many of the show and station supporters, about $2455 dollars were raised during the three hours. Thanks to all - and the music list is below.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Stan Freberg Theme for Fundrive // Theme // KB Compilation //
Manny Albam // Minor Matters // Jazz Greats Of Our Time // Lonehill
Hommage A Eberhard Weber // Resume // Hommage A Eberhard Weber // ECM
Hommage A Eberhard Weber // Touch // Hommage A Eberhard Weber // ECM
Maria Schneider // Arbiters Of Evolution // The Thompson Fields // ArtistShare
Dave Douglas // Molten Sunset // High Risk // Greenleaf
Tony Wilson* // A Day's Life // A Day's Life // Drip Audio
Tony Wilson* // The Morn' In Blues // A Day's Life // Drip Audio
Jonathan and Darlene Edwards (Okay, only on Fundrive) // Take The A Train // Jonathan and Darlene's Greatest Hits // Corinthian
Miles Davis // Someday My Prince Will Come // Someday My Prince Will Come // Columbia
Francois Houle* // Guanara // Genera // Songlines
Charles Lloyd // Flying Over The Odra Valley // Wild Man Dance // Blue Note
Kamasi Washington // Leroy And Lanisha // The Epic // Brainfeeder
Keith Price* // The Ugly // Keith Price Double Quartet // Indie
Freddie Hubbard // Heidi B // Sweet Return // Atlantic
Today was CKUW's annual Fundrive - a time when we ask for listener pledges to keep the station alive and growing. The music was all tracks that have been previously played, sometimes played in entirety and sometimes partially background while pledge pitches were offered. Thanks to many of the show and station supporters, about $2455 dollars were raised during the three hours. Thanks to all - and the music list is below.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Stan Freberg Theme for Fundrive // Theme // KB Compilation //
Manny Albam // Minor Matters // Jazz Greats Of Our Time // Lonehill
Hommage A Eberhard Weber // Resume // Hommage A Eberhard Weber // ECM
Hommage A Eberhard Weber // Touch // Hommage A Eberhard Weber // ECM
Maria Schneider // Arbiters Of Evolution // The Thompson Fields // ArtistShare
Dave Douglas // Molten Sunset // High Risk // Greenleaf
Tony Wilson* // A Day's Life // A Day's Life // Drip Audio
Tony Wilson* // The Morn' In Blues // A Day's Life // Drip Audio
Jonathan and Darlene Edwards (Okay, only on Fundrive) // Take The A Train // Jonathan and Darlene's Greatest Hits // Corinthian
Miles Davis // Someday My Prince Will Come // Someday My Prince Will Come // Columbia
Francois Houle* // Guanara // Genera // Songlines
Charles Lloyd // Flying Over The Odra Valley // Wild Man Dance // Blue Note
Kamasi Washington // Leroy And Lanisha // The Epic // Brainfeeder
Keith Price* // The Ugly // Keith Price Double Quartet // Indie
Freddie Hubbard // Heidi B // Sweet Return // Atlantic
February 3rd, 2016
Some names today might not have been familiar to many listeners. Trombonist Nick Finzer, saxophonist Kamasi Washington, guitarist Gregg Belisle, and violinist Tanya Kalamovitch might be on that list. Saxophonist Tony Malaby might be more familiar, and he is on the list today, along with west coast guitarist Tony Wilson, MOPDTK, Maria Schneider's Jazz Orchestra, the band Drumheller and more. The historical segment was a bit of a further tribute to recently deceased Canadian born pianist Paul Bley in a duet album with soprano sax and flautist Jane Bunnett. The contemporary jazz world is alive and vibrant, as proven below.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Dr Lonnie Smith // Afrodesia // Evolution // Blue Note
Nick Finzer // The Chase // The Chase // Origin
Nick Finzer // Steadfast // The Chase // Origin
Drumheller* // Acrobat // Wives // Rat-Drifting
Drumheller* // Underside Of A Table // Wives // Rat-Drifting
Drumheller* // Skullsplitter // Wives // Rat-Drifting
Kamasi Washington // The Next Step // The Epic // Brainfeeder
Tony Wilson* // The Long Walk // A Day's Life // Drip Audio
Tony Wilson* // It's About That time // A Day's Life // Drip Audio
Gregg Belisle // Resursgam // Tenebrae // Songlines
Gregg Belisle // Tragedian // Tenebrae // Songlines
Tony Malaby/Mark Helias/Tom Rainey // Temoine // The Signal Maker // Intakt
Tony Malaby/Mark Helias/Tom Rainey // You'll Never Guess // The Signal Maker // Intakt
MOPDTK // Mauch Chunk Is Jim Thorpe // Mauch Chunk // Hot Cup
MOPDTK // West Bolivar // Mauch Chunk // Hot Cup
Paul Bley/Jane Bunnett (historical segment)* // Prequel // Double Time // Justin Time
Paul Bley/Jane Bunnett (historical segment)* // Sequel // Double Time // Justin Time
Paul Bley/Jane Bunnett (historical segment)* // B&B On The Rocks // Double Time // Justin Time
Paul Bley/Jane Bunnett (historical segment)* // Time Was // Double Time // Justin Time
Paul Bley/Jane Bunnett (historical segment)* // Neo Boogie // Double Time // Justin Time
Paul Bley/Jane Bunnett (historical segment)* // Music Matador // Double Time // Justin Time
Maria Schneider // Walking By Flashlight // The Thompson Fields // ArtistShare
Maria Schneider // A Potter's Song // The Thompson Fields // ArtistShare
Tanya Kalmanovitch* // Rick's Got Something // Out Where The Trains Don't Run // Perspicacity
Tanya Kalmanovitch* // Soft T // Out Where The Trains Don't Run // Perspicacity
Scott DuBois // Afternoon Ice Fog // Winter Light // ACT
Chris Gestrin* // Storied Walls // After The City Has Gone: Quiet // Songlines
Some names today might not have been familiar to many listeners. Trombonist Nick Finzer, saxophonist Kamasi Washington, guitarist Gregg Belisle, and violinist Tanya Kalamovitch might be on that list. Saxophonist Tony Malaby might be more familiar, and he is on the list today, along with west coast guitarist Tony Wilson, MOPDTK, Maria Schneider's Jazz Orchestra, the band Drumheller and more. The historical segment was a bit of a further tribute to recently deceased Canadian born pianist Paul Bley in a duet album with soprano sax and flautist Jane Bunnett. The contemporary jazz world is alive and vibrant, as proven below.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Dr Lonnie Smith // Afrodesia // Evolution // Blue Note
Nick Finzer // The Chase // The Chase // Origin
Nick Finzer // Steadfast // The Chase // Origin
Drumheller* // Acrobat // Wives // Rat-Drifting
Drumheller* // Underside Of A Table // Wives // Rat-Drifting
Drumheller* // Skullsplitter // Wives // Rat-Drifting
Kamasi Washington // The Next Step // The Epic // Brainfeeder
Tony Wilson* // The Long Walk // A Day's Life // Drip Audio
Tony Wilson* // It's About That time // A Day's Life // Drip Audio
Gregg Belisle // Resursgam // Tenebrae // Songlines
Gregg Belisle // Tragedian // Tenebrae // Songlines
Tony Malaby/Mark Helias/Tom Rainey // Temoine // The Signal Maker // Intakt
Tony Malaby/Mark Helias/Tom Rainey // You'll Never Guess // The Signal Maker // Intakt
MOPDTK // Mauch Chunk Is Jim Thorpe // Mauch Chunk // Hot Cup
MOPDTK // West Bolivar // Mauch Chunk // Hot Cup
Paul Bley/Jane Bunnett (historical segment)* // Prequel // Double Time // Justin Time
Paul Bley/Jane Bunnett (historical segment)* // Sequel // Double Time // Justin Time
Paul Bley/Jane Bunnett (historical segment)* // B&B On The Rocks // Double Time // Justin Time
Paul Bley/Jane Bunnett (historical segment)* // Time Was // Double Time // Justin Time
Paul Bley/Jane Bunnett (historical segment)* // Neo Boogie // Double Time // Justin Time
Paul Bley/Jane Bunnett (historical segment)* // Music Matador // Double Time // Justin Time
Maria Schneider // Walking By Flashlight // The Thompson Fields // ArtistShare
Maria Schneider // A Potter's Song // The Thompson Fields // ArtistShare
Tanya Kalmanovitch* // Rick's Got Something // Out Where The Trains Don't Run // Perspicacity
Tanya Kalmanovitch* // Soft T // Out Where The Trains Don't Run // Perspicacity
Scott DuBois // Afternoon Ice Fog // Winter Light // ACT
Chris Gestrin* // Storied Walls // After The City Has Gone: Quiet // Songlines
January 27th, 2016
As usual, the music was all over the place today. Bassist Chris Lightcap early on with his band Bigmouth. After that it was another bassist, John Hebert, then drummer Ches Smith, Canadian bands Pugs and Crows, A/B Trio and Myriad 3, the Mack Avenue Superbad, clarinettist Francois Houle and more. The historical segment was a further sample of Miles Davis at the Newport Jazz Festival in the 60's, and a Miles nod with a Bob Belden release from a few years ago with Miles interpreted Espanol.
But the first track was a reference to a musical date from another genre. Sometimes jazz folks are aware of other musical genres. January 27th 2016 is the 260th anniversary of the birth of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. As a tribute the first track was by a French jazz pianist, Antoine Herve, of a cover of a piece from Mozart's Requiem. Happy Birthday Wolfie.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Antoine Herve // Amadeus Blues // Mozart La Nuit // BD music (Compilation)
Chris Lightcap // Stillwell // Epicentre // Clean Feed
John Hebert // 70's And 80's Remix // Rambling Confessions // Sunnyside
Ches Smith // The Bell // The Bell // ECM
A/B Trio* // Still Rollin' // Out West // Indie
A/B Trio* // Tuesday At Transcend // Out West // Indie
Sam Sadigursky // 3+2 // Follow The Stick // Brooklyn Jazz Underground
Sam Sadigursky // Mule // Follow The Stick // Brooklyn Jazz Underground
Bob Belden // Teo/Neo // Miles Espanol: New Sketches Of Spain // Entertainment One
Bob Belden // Solea // Miles Espanol: New Sketches Of Spain // Entertainment One
Francois Houle* // Guanara // Genera // Songlines
Miles Davis (historical segment) // RJ // Miles Davis At Newport 1955-1975 - The Bootleg Series Vol. 4 // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Seven Steps To Heaven // Miles Davis At Newport 1955-1975 - The Bootleg Series Vol. 4 // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Theme // Miles Davis At Newport 1955-1975 - The Bootleg Series Vol. 4 // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Intro // Miles Davis At Newport 1955-1975 - The Bootleg Series Vol. 4 // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Gingerbread Boy // Miles Davis At Newport 1955-1975 - The Bootleg Series Vol. 4 // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Footsteps // Miles Davis At Newport 1955-1975 - The Bootleg Series Vol. 4 // Columbia
Pugs And Crows* // Long Walk // Everyone Knows Everyone 1 // Indie
Pugs And Crows* // Under Water // Everyone Knows Everyone 1 // Indie
Myriad 3* // Mr Awkward ((Chip)) // Tell ((Chip)) // Alma
Myriad 3* // Lament/Pex ((Chip)) Tell ((Chip)) // Alma
Mack Avenue Superband // Intro/Sudden Impact // Mack Avenue Superband // Mack Avenue
As usual, the music was all over the place today. Bassist Chris Lightcap early on with his band Bigmouth. After that it was another bassist, John Hebert, then drummer Ches Smith, Canadian bands Pugs and Crows, A/B Trio and Myriad 3, the Mack Avenue Superbad, clarinettist Francois Houle and more. The historical segment was a further sample of Miles Davis at the Newport Jazz Festival in the 60's, and a Miles nod with a Bob Belden release from a few years ago with Miles interpreted Espanol.
But the first track was a reference to a musical date from another genre. Sometimes jazz folks are aware of other musical genres. January 27th 2016 is the 260th anniversary of the birth of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. As a tribute the first track was by a French jazz pianist, Antoine Herve, of a cover of a piece from Mozart's Requiem. Happy Birthday Wolfie.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Antoine Herve // Amadeus Blues // Mozart La Nuit // BD music (Compilation)
Chris Lightcap // Stillwell // Epicentre // Clean Feed
John Hebert // 70's And 80's Remix // Rambling Confessions // Sunnyside
Ches Smith // The Bell // The Bell // ECM
A/B Trio* // Still Rollin' // Out West // Indie
A/B Trio* // Tuesday At Transcend // Out West // Indie
Sam Sadigursky // 3+2 // Follow The Stick // Brooklyn Jazz Underground
Sam Sadigursky // Mule // Follow The Stick // Brooklyn Jazz Underground
Bob Belden // Teo/Neo // Miles Espanol: New Sketches Of Spain // Entertainment One
Bob Belden // Solea // Miles Espanol: New Sketches Of Spain // Entertainment One
Francois Houle* // Guanara // Genera // Songlines
Miles Davis (historical segment) // RJ // Miles Davis At Newport 1955-1975 - The Bootleg Series Vol. 4 // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Seven Steps To Heaven // Miles Davis At Newport 1955-1975 - The Bootleg Series Vol. 4 // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Theme // Miles Davis At Newport 1955-1975 - The Bootleg Series Vol. 4 // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Intro // Miles Davis At Newport 1955-1975 - The Bootleg Series Vol. 4 // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Gingerbread Boy // Miles Davis At Newport 1955-1975 - The Bootleg Series Vol. 4 // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Footsteps // Miles Davis At Newport 1955-1975 - The Bootleg Series Vol. 4 // Columbia
Pugs And Crows* // Long Walk // Everyone Knows Everyone 1 // Indie
Pugs And Crows* // Under Water // Everyone Knows Everyone 1 // Indie
Myriad 3* // Mr Awkward ((Chip)) // Tell ((Chip)) // Alma
Myriad 3* // Lament/Pex ((Chip)) Tell ((Chip)) // Alma
Mack Avenue Superband // Intro/Sudden Impact // Mack Avenue Superband // Mack Avenue
January 20th, 2016
The usual mix of contemporary jazz styles on this playlist, from melodic to straight ahead and abstract. The Canadian band Jazzlab started, followed in no particular order by guitarist Ben Monder, Raoul Bjorkenheim and his quartet called eCsTaSy, Canadian band Cordame, bari players Charles Evans and Samuel Blais, trumpeters Nate Wooley and Matthew Halsall, a new album by pianist and composer Amanda Tossoff, drummer Nick Fraser and more. The historical segment was part of a 1957 album with bari player Gerry Mulligan. There's something for every jazz taste here.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Jazzlab* // Rate Of Change // Chance Meeting // Effendi
Jazzlab* // Conversation // Chance Meeting // Effendi
eCsTaSy // Zebra Dreams // Out Of The Blue // Cuneiform
Ben Monder // Tumid Cenobite // Amphorae // ECM
Ben Monder // Gamma Crucis // Amphorae // ECM
Charles Evans/David Liebman // Introduction // On Beauty // More Is More
Charles Evans/David Liebman // Movement I // On Beauty // More Is More
Samuel Blais/David Liebman* // Chli-Bli // Cycling // Effendi
Samuel Blais/David Liebman* // Sidonie // Cycling // Effendi
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Four And One Moore // The Gerry Mulligan Songbook // Pacific Jazz
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Turnstile // The Gerry Mulligan Songbook // Pacific Jazz
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Sextet // The Gerry Mulligan Songbook // Pacific Jazz
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Disc Jockey Jump // The Gerry Mulligan Songbook // Pacific Jazz
Amanda Tosoff* // Daffodils // Words // Self-produced
Nate Wooley // Hesitation/Post Hesitation // (Dance To) The Early Music // Clean Feed
Matthew Halsall And Gondwana // Tribute To Alice Coltrane // When The World Was One // Indie
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // Euterpe // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // La Route De La Soie // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Nick Fraser* // Ballad fot Lydia // Towns And Villages // Barnyard
Nick Fraser* // Bicycle // Towns And Villages // Barnyard
Jeff Presslaff* // Sleepless // The Complete Rebirth Of The Cool // Cellar Live
Jeff Presslaff* // Stream Of Consciousness // The Complete Rebirth Of The Cool // Cellar Live
Jeff Presslaff* // What Fourth // The Complete Rebirth Of The Cool // Cellar Live
The usual mix of contemporary jazz styles on this playlist, from melodic to straight ahead and abstract. The Canadian band Jazzlab started, followed in no particular order by guitarist Ben Monder, Raoul Bjorkenheim and his quartet called eCsTaSy, Canadian band Cordame, bari players Charles Evans and Samuel Blais, trumpeters Nate Wooley and Matthew Halsall, a new album by pianist and composer Amanda Tossoff, drummer Nick Fraser and more. The historical segment was part of a 1957 album with bari player Gerry Mulligan. There's something for every jazz taste here.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Jazzlab* // Rate Of Change // Chance Meeting // Effendi
Jazzlab* // Conversation // Chance Meeting // Effendi
eCsTaSy // Zebra Dreams // Out Of The Blue // Cuneiform
Ben Monder // Tumid Cenobite // Amphorae // ECM
Ben Monder // Gamma Crucis // Amphorae // ECM
Charles Evans/David Liebman // Introduction // On Beauty // More Is More
Charles Evans/David Liebman // Movement I // On Beauty // More Is More
Samuel Blais/David Liebman* // Chli-Bli // Cycling // Effendi
Samuel Blais/David Liebman* // Sidonie // Cycling // Effendi
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Four And One Moore // The Gerry Mulligan Songbook // Pacific Jazz
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Turnstile // The Gerry Mulligan Songbook // Pacific Jazz
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Sextet // The Gerry Mulligan Songbook // Pacific Jazz
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Disc Jockey Jump // The Gerry Mulligan Songbook // Pacific Jazz
Amanda Tosoff* // Daffodils // Words // Self-produced
Nate Wooley // Hesitation/Post Hesitation // (Dance To) The Early Music // Clean Feed
Matthew Halsall And Gondwana // Tribute To Alice Coltrane // When The World Was One // Indie
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // Euterpe // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // La Route De La Soie // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Nick Fraser* // Ballad fot Lydia // Towns And Villages // Barnyard
Nick Fraser* // Bicycle // Towns And Villages // Barnyard
Jeff Presslaff* // Sleepless // The Complete Rebirth Of The Cool // Cellar Live
Jeff Presslaff* // Stream Of Consciousness // The Complete Rebirth Of The Cool // Cellar Live
Jeff Presslaff* // What Fourth // The Complete Rebirth Of The Cool // Cellar Live
January 13th, 2016
Some fine examples today of 2015 albums that have been given a critical thumbs up, and reflecting some of the wide range of contemporary jazz. As well, there was a sneak preview of an album by saxophonist Charles Lloyd that is being released later in the month. Included today as well were the band Kneebody, Canadian group JAGG, Marianne Trudel, drummer Harris Eisenstadt, trumpeter Dave Douglas and more. The historical segment was a remembrance of Canadian born pianist and free jazz innovator Paul Bley who died last week. Good listening, as noted here.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Kneebody/Daedelus // Platforming // Kneedelus // Brainfeeder
Kneebody/Daedelus // Home // Kneedelus // Brainfeeder
Charles Lloyd // Barche Lamsel // I Long To See You // Blue Note
JAGG* // Paysages Canadiens - Eau // Mercure // Effendi
JAGG* // Paysages Canadiens - Neiges // Mercure // Effendi
JAGG* // Paysages Canadiens - Forets // Mercure // Effendi
JAGG* // Paysages Canadiens - Montagnes // Mercure // Effendi
Ochion Jewell // At The End Of The World Where Lions Weep // Volk // Self-Produced
Ochion Jewell // Kun Mun Kultani Tulisi // Volk // Self-Produced
Maria Schneider // The Monarch And The Milkweed // The Thompson Fields // ArtistShare
Harris Eisenstadt* // Agency // Golden State II // Songlines
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Klactoveesedstene // Complete Live At The Hillcrest Club // TPA Music
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // The Blessing // Complete Live At The Hillcrest Club // TPA Music
Paul Bley/Gary Peacock/Paul Motian (historical segment) // // Not Zero In Three Parts // Not Two Not One // ECM
Paul Bley/Gary Peacock/Paul Motian (historical segment) // Entelechy // Not Two Not One // ECM
Chris Gestrin/Bernie Arai* // Abstract Composites // Wabi // Phonometrograph
Chris Gestrin/Bernie Arai* // 10 To The Wind // Wabi // Phonometrograph
Dave Douglas/Monash Art Ensemble // Legions // Fabliaux // Greenleaf
Dave Douglas/Monash Art Ensemble // Gears // Fabliaux // Greenleaf
Marianne Trudel* // Dans La Foret De Ma Memoire Suite: Eau // Dans La Foret De Ma Memoire // Atma Classique
Marianne Trudel* // Dans La Foret De Ma Memoire Suite: En Apesiteur // Dans La Foret De Ma Memoire // Atma Classique
Some fine examples today of 2015 albums that have been given a critical thumbs up, and reflecting some of the wide range of contemporary jazz. As well, there was a sneak preview of an album by saxophonist Charles Lloyd that is being released later in the month. Included today as well were the band Kneebody, Canadian group JAGG, Marianne Trudel, drummer Harris Eisenstadt, trumpeter Dave Douglas and more. The historical segment was a remembrance of Canadian born pianist and free jazz innovator Paul Bley who died last week. Good listening, as noted here.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Kneebody/Daedelus // Platforming // Kneedelus // Brainfeeder
Kneebody/Daedelus // Home // Kneedelus // Brainfeeder
Charles Lloyd // Barche Lamsel // I Long To See You // Blue Note
JAGG* // Paysages Canadiens - Eau // Mercure // Effendi
JAGG* // Paysages Canadiens - Neiges // Mercure // Effendi
JAGG* // Paysages Canadiens - Forets // Mercure // Effendi
JAGG* // Paysages Canadiens - Montagnes // Mercure // Effendi
Ochion Jewell // At The End Of The World Where Lions Weep // Volk // Self-Produced
Ochion Jewell // Kun Mun Kultani Tulisi // Volk // Self-Produced
Maria Schneider // The Monarch And The Milkweed // The Thompson Fields // ArtistShare
Harris Eisenstadt* // Agency // Golden State II // Songlines
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Klactoveesedstene // Complete Live At The Hillcrest Club // TPA Music
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // The Blessing // Complete Live At The Hillcrest Club // TPA Music
Paul Bley/Gary Peacock/Paul Motian (historical segment) // // Not Zero In Three Parts // Not Two Not One // ECM
Paul Bley/Gary Peacock/Paul Motian (historical segment) // Entelechy // Not Two Not One // ECM
Chris Gestrin/Bernie Arai* // Abstract Composites // Wabi // Phonometrograph
Chris Gestrin/Bernie Arai* // 10 To The Wind // Wabi // Phonometrograph
Dave Douglas/Monash Art Ensemble // Legions // Fabliaux // Greenleaf
Dave Douglas/Monash Art Ensemble // Gears // Fabliaux // Greenleaf
Marianne Trudel* // Dans La Foret De Ma Memoire Suite: Eau // Dans La Foret De Ma Memoire // Atma Classique
Marianne Trudel* // Dans La Foret De Ma Memoire Suite: En Apesiteur // Dans La Foret De Ma Memoire // Atma Classique
January 6th, 2016
Happy New Year and the introduction to another year of great jazz. The playlist today had some examples of albums on various "Best Of" lists for 2015, recognizing that jazz is subjective and there are widely different ideas of "Best Of". All the selections today were on some lists - except for the historical segment, a 1964 album with saxophonist Joe Henderson. Here's the scoop.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Kamasi Washington // The Magnificent 7 // Epic // Brainfeeder
Hommage A Eberhard Weber // Tubingen // Hommage A Eberhard Weber // ECM
Hommage A Eberhard Weber // Street Scenes // Hommage A Eberhard Weber // ECM
Scott DuBois // Noon White Mountain // Winter Light // ACT
Waxwing* // Ponderosa // A Bowl Of Sixty Taxidermists // Songlines
Waxwing* // For Claude // A Bowl Of Sixty Taxidermists // Songlines
Tony Wilson* // Not All It's Cracked Up To Be // A Day's Life // Drip Audio
Tony Wilson* // The Laundry Room // A Day's Life // Drip Audio
Jerry Granelli* // Prologue // What I Hear Now // Addo
Jerry Granelli* // Run Danny Run // What I Hear Now // Addo
Joe Henderson (historical segment) // In 'N Out // In 'N Out // Blue Note
Joe Henderson (historical segment) // Punjab // In 'N Out // Blue Note
The Bad Plus Joshua Redman // Friend Or Foe // The Bad Plus Joshua Redman // Nonesuch
Nate Wooley // Delfeayo's Dilemma // (Dance To) The Early Music // Clean Feed
Ben Monder // Tendrils // Amphorae // ECM
Ben Monder // Oh What A Beautiful Morning // Amphorae // ECM
Chris Lightcap // White Horse // Epicentre // Clean Feed
Chris Lightcap // Epicentre // Epicentre // Clean Feed
Happy New Year and the introduction to another year of great jazz. The playlist today had some examples of albums on various "Best Of" lists for 2015, recognizing that jazz is subjective and there are widely different ideas of "Best Of". All the selections today were on some lists - except for the historical segment, a 1964 album with saxophonist Joe Henderson. Here's the scoop.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Kamasi Washington // The Magnificent 7 // Epic // Brainfeeder
Hommage A Eberhard Weber // Tubingen // Hommage A Eberhard Weber // ECM
Hommage A Eberhard Weber // Street Scenes // Hommage A Eberhard Weber // ECM
Scott DuBois // Noon White Mountain // Winter Light // ACT
Waxwing* // Ponderosa // A Bowl Of Sixty Taxidermists // Songlines
Waxwing* // For Claude // A Bowl Of Sixty Taxidermists // Songlines
Tony Wilson* // Not All It's Cracked Up To Be // A Day's Life // Drip Audio
Tony Wilson* // The Laundry Room // A Day's Life // Drip Audio
Jerry Granelli* // Prologue // What I Hear Now // Addo
Jerry Granelli* // Run Danny Run // What I Hear Now // Addo
Joe Henderson (historical segment) // In 'N Out // In 'N Out // Blue Note
Joe Henderson (historical segment) // Punjab // In 'N Out // Blue Note
The Bad Plus Joshua Redman // Friend Or Foe // The Bad Plus Joshua Redman // Nonesuch
Nate Wooley // Delfeayo's Dilemma // (Dance To) The Early Music // Clean Feed
Ben Monder // Tendrils // Amphorae // ECM
Ben Monder // Oh What A Beautiful Morning // Amphorae // ECM
Chris Lightcap // White Horse // Epicentre // Clean Feed
Chris Lightcap // Epicentre // Epicentre // Clean Feed
December 30th, 2015
The last show of the year, and some 2015 tracks today as well as other samples of the wide jazz world. A Norwegian band called Pixel started off and other tracks were by the trios Perez/Patitucci/Blade, Myriads 3, and A/B Trio. Also the west coast group Pugs and Crows, guitarist Lionel Loueke, the band Mostly Other People Do The Killing (MOPDTK), drummer Barry Altschul and more. The historical segment was an album released this year that chronicles the music of Miles Davis at the Newport Jazz Festival over the years 1955 to 1975. Here's the whole list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Pixel // Nothing Beats Reality // Golden Years // Cuneiform
Pixel // Space Is Going To The Moon Golden Years // Cuneiform
Perez/Patitucci/Blade // Light Echoes/Dolores // Children Of The Light // Mack Avenue
Myriad 3* // Tell ((Chip)) // Tell ((Chip)) // Alma
Myriad 3* // Drifters ((Chip)) // Tell ((Chip)) // Alma
Samuel Blais/David Liebman* // Cycling // Cycling // Effendi
Samuel Blais/David Liebman* // Return To Naponach // Cycling // Effendi
Pugs And Crows* // 7Even // Everyone Knows Everyone 1 // Indie
Pugs And Crows* // Sloppy Slaughter // Everyone Knows Everyone 1 // Indie
Barry Altschul // A Tale Of Monk: Ask Me Now // Tales Of The Unforseen // TUM
Barry Altschul // The Tale Continues // Tales Of The Unforseen // TUM
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Gingerbread Boy // ...At Newport 1955-1975 // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // All Blues // ...At Newport 1955-1975 // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Stella By Starlight // ...At Newport 1955-1975 // Columbia
John Hebert // Upbeat Down // Rambling Confessions // Sunnyside
John Hebert // Rodger's Lodge // Rambling Confessions // Sunnyside
Lionel Loueke // Sources Of Love // Gaia // Blue Note
Lionel Loueke // Wacko Loco // Gaia // Blue Note
A/B Trio* // Intro For Carson // Out West // Indie
A/B Trio* // For Carson // Out West // Indie
Fred Hersch // Pastorale // Solo // Palmetto
MOPDTK // Obelisk // Mauch Chunk // Hot Cup
The last show of the year, and some 2015 tracks today as well as other samples of the wide jazz world. A Norwegian band called Pixel started off and other tracks were by the trios Perez/Patitucci/Blade, Myriads 3, and A/B Trio. Also the west coast group Pugs and Crows, guitarist Lionel Loueke, the band Mostly Other People Do The Killing (MOPDTK), drummer Barry Altschul and more. The historical segment was an album released this year that chronicles the music of Miles Davis at the Newport Jazz Festival over the years 1955 to 1975. Here's the whole list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Pixel // Nothing Beats Reality // Golden Years // Cuneiform
Pixel // Space Is Going To The Moon Golden Years // Cuneiform
Perez/Patitucci/Blade // Light Echoes/Dolores // Children Of The Light // Mack Avenue
Myriad 3* // Tell ((Chip)) // Tell ((Chip)) // Alma
Myriad 3* // Drifters ((Chip)) // Tell ((Chip)) // Alma
Samuel Blais/David Liebman* // Cycling // Cycling // Effendi
Samuel Blais/David Liebman* // Return To Naponach // Cycling // Effendi
Pugs And Crows* // 7Even // Everyone Knows Everyone 1 // Indie
Pugs And Crows* // Sloppy Slaughter // Everyone Knows Everyone 1 // Indie
Barry Altschul // A Tale Of Monk: Ask Me Now // Tales Of The Unforseen // TUM
Barry Altschul // The Tale Continues // Tales Of The Unforseen // TUM
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Gingerbread Boy // ...At Newport 1955-1975 // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // All Blues // ...At Newport 1955-1975 // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Stella By Starlight // ...At Newport 1955-1975 // Columbia
John Hebert // Upbeat Down // Rambling Confessions // Sunnyside
John Hebert // Rodger's Lodge // Rambling Confessions // Sunnyside
Lionel Loueke // Sources Of Love // Gaia // Blue Note
Lionel Loueke // Wacko Loco // Gaia // Blue Note
A/B Trio* // Intro For Carson // Out West // Indie
A/B Trio* // For Carson // Out West // Indie
Fred Hersch // Pastorale // Solo // Palmetto
MOPDTK // Obelisk // Mauch Chunk // Hot Cup
December 23rd, 2015
A different theme for the program today and the music had some nods in the direction of Seasonal music for two days before Christmas. As well, saxophonist Rajiv Halim, pianist Mike Holober, guitarists Tony Wilson and John Scofield, the group Badbadnotgood, and more. There was no historical segment as such - just a tradition of playing a song with the vocal group Lambert Hendricks and Ross that is sort of Seasonal but not easily describable. Here's the full playlist.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Duke Ellington (theme today) // Jingle Bells // Jingle Bell Swing // Columbia
Rajiv Halim // Baby Bop // Foundation // Indie
Mike Holober // Lullaby: Goodnight My Angel // Balancing Act // Palmetto
Wynton Marsalis/Branford Marsalis // We Three Kings // KB Compilation //
John Scofield // Season Creep // Past Present // Impulse
John Scofield // Enjoy The Future // Past Present // Impulse
Bugge Wesseltoft // It's Snowing On My Piano // It's Snowing On My Piano // ACT
Bugge Wesseltoft // What Child Is This // It's Snowing On My Piano // ACT
Harris Eisenstadt* // Meli Melo // Canada Day IV // Songlines
Tony Wilson* // A Day's Life // A Day's Life // Drip Audio
Tony Wilson* // The Morn' In Blues // A Day's Life // Drip Audio
Lambert/Hendricks/Ross // Deck Us All With Boston Charlie // Jingle Bell Swing // Columbia
Yves Leveille* // Brouillard // Quantique // Effendi
Badbadnotgood* // Differently, Still // III // Innovative Leisure
Badbadnotgood* // Since You Asked Kindly // III // Innovative Leisure
Badbadnotgood* // CS60 // III // Innovative Leisure
Guitar Madness // Welcome Everything/We Three Kings // Welcome Everything // Indie
Jon Irabagon // The Cost Of Modern Living // Behind The Sky // Self-produced
Duke Ellington // Sugar Rum Cherry // Jingle Bell Swing // Columbia
Bugge Wesseltoft // Es Ist Ein Ros Entsprungen // It's Snowing On My Piano // ACT
Bugge Wesseltoft // In Dulci Jubilo/Det Kimer Na Til Julefest // It's Snowing On My Piano // ACT
Kneebody + Daedelus // Drum Battle // Kneedelus // Brainfeeder
Kneebody + Daedelus // They Are We (partial) // Kneedelus // Brainfeeder
A different theme for the program today and the music had some nods in the direction of Seasonal music for two days before Christmas. As well, saxophonist Rajiv Halim, pianist Mike Holober, guitarists Tony Wilson and John Scofield, the group Badbadnotgood, and more. There was no historical segment as such - just a tradition of playing a song with the vocal group Lambert Hendricks and Ross that is sort of Seasonal but not easily describable. Here's the full playlist.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Duke Ellington (theme today) // Jingle Bells // Jingle Bell Swing // Columbia
Rajiv Halim // Baby Bop // Foundation // Indie
Mike Holober // Lullaby: Goodnight My Angel // Balancing Act // Palmetto
Wynton Marsalis/Branford Marsalis // We Three Kings // KB Compilation //
John Scofield // Season Creep // Past Present // Impulse
John Scofield // Enjoy The Future // Past Present // Impulse
Bugge Wesseltoft // It's Snowing On My Piano // It's Snowing On My Piano // ACT
Bugge Wesseltoft // What Child Is This // It's Snowing On My Piano // ACT
Harris Eisenstadt* // Meli Melo // Canada Day IV // Songlines
Tony Wilson* // A Day's Life // A Day's Life // Drip Audio
Tony Wilson* // The Morn' In Blues // A Day's Life // Drip Audio
Lambert/Hendricks/Ross // Deck Us All With Boston Charlie // Jingle Bell Swing // Columbia
Yves Leveille* // Brouillard // Quantique // Effendi
Badbadnotgood* // Differently, Still // III // Innovative Leisure
Badbadnotgood* // Since You Asked Kindly // III // Innovative Leisure
Badbadnotgood* // CS60 // III // Innovative Leisure
Guitar Madness // Welcome Everything/We Three Kings // Welcome Everything // Indie
Jon Irabagon // The Cost Of Modern Living // Behind The Sky // Self-produced
Duke Ellington // Sugar Rum Cherry // Jingle Bell Swing // Columbia
Bugge Wesseltoft // Es Ist Ein Ros Entsprungen // It's Snowing On My Piano // ACT
Bugge Wesseltoft // In Dulci Jubilo/Det Kimer Na Til Julefest // It's Snowing On My Piano // ACT
Kneebody + Daedelus // Drum Battle // Kneedelus // Brainfeeder
Kneebody + Daedelus // They Are We (partial) // Kneedelus // Brainfeeder
December 16th, 2015
The usual variety on this show, with a pretty good selection of large ensemble tracks. The contemporary big band scene is a far cry from the Big Band era of the '30's and '40's. Three of the best current leaders are Maria Schneider, Ayn Inserto and Satoko Fujii, and they all are on the list today. Also here is Canadian Marianne Trudel. Notice the pattern there? And the historical segment is an album by Maria Schneider's mentor Gil Evans, whose album is different from what many think of his music. As well, trumpeter Dave Douglas started with some music I sampled partially at the end of last week's show, and he reappeared later with a track from his own brand new large ensemble release - a collaboration with an Australian group called Monash Art Ensemble. Others are guitarist Scott DuBois, saxophonist Quinsin Nachoff, the group Equilibrium and more. Here's the list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Dave Douglas // Molten Sunset // High Risk // Greenleaf
Dave Douglas // Household Items // High Risk // Greenleaf
Maria Schneider // Arbiters Of Evolution // The Thompson Fields // ArtistShare
Quinsin Nachoff* // Odyssic // FoMo // Nachoff
Ayn Inserto // You're Leaving? But I Just Got Here // Home Away From Home // Neuklang Records
Jerry Granelli* // Walter White // What I Hear Now // Addo
Jerry Granelli* // Mystery // What I Hear Now // Addo
Satoko Fujii // Ichigo Ichie Suite Part 2 // Ichigo Ichie // Libra
Equilibrium* // Grundtvig Coral // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Hotels Mono // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Hiro // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Sweep // Liquid Light // Songlines
Gil Evans (historical segment) // Love In The Open // Blues In Orbit // Enja
Gil Evans (historical segment) // Variation On The Misery // Blues In Orbit // Enja
Gil Evans (historical segment) // Blues In orbit // Blues In Orbit // Enja
Gil Evans (historical segment) // Thoroughbred // Blues In Orbit // Enja
Scott DuBois // Late Morning Snow // Winter Light // ACT
Marianne Trudel* // Introduction // Dans La Foret De Ma Memoire // Atma Classique
Marianne Trudel* // Vent Solaire // Dans La Foret De Ma Memoire // Atma Classique
Dave Douglas/Monash Art Ensemble // Forbidden Flags // Fabliaux // Greenleaf
Dave Douglas/Monash Art Ensemble // Frieze // Fabliaux // Greenleaf
Romain Collin // Raw, Scorched And Untethered // Press Enter // ACT
Romain Collin // Holocene (partial) // Press Enter // ACT
The usual variety on this show, with a pretty good selection of large ensemble tracks. The contemporary big band scene is a far cry from the Big Band era of the '30's and '40's. Three of the best current leaders are Maria Schneider, Ayn Inserto and Satoko Fujii, and they all are on the list today. Also here is Canadian Marianne Trudel. Notice the pattern there? And the historical segment is an album by Maria Schneider's mentor Gil Evans, whose album is different from what many think of his music. As well, trumpeter Dave Douglas started with some music I sampled partially at the end of last week's show, and he reappeared later with a track from his own brand new large ensemble release - a collaboration with an Australian group called Monash Art Ensemble. Others are guitarist Scott DuBois, saxophonist Quinsin Nachoff, the group Equilibrium and more. Here's the list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Dave Douglas // Molten Sunset // High Risk // Greenleaf
Dave Douglas // Household Items // High Risk // Greenleaf
Maria Schneider // Arbiters Of Evolution // The Thompson Fields // ArtistShare
Quinsin Nachoff* // Odyssic // FoMo // Nachoff
Ayn Inserto // You're Leaving? But I Just Got Here // Home Away From Home // Neuklang Records
Jerry Granelli* // Walter White // What I Hear Now // Addo
Jerry Granelli* // Mystery // What I Hear Now // Addo
Satoko Fujii // Ichigo Ichie Suite Part 2 // Ichigo Ichie // Libra
Equilibrium* // Grundtvig Coral // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Hotels Mono // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Hiro // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Sweep // Liquid Light // Songlines
Gil Evans (historical segment) // Love In The Open // Blues In Orbit // Enja
Gil Evans (historical segment) // Variation On The Misery // Blues In Orbit // Enja
Gil Evans (historical segment) // Blues In orbit // Blues In Orbit // Enja
Gil Evans (historical segment) // Thoroughbred // Blues In Orbit // Enja
Scott DuBois // Late Morning Snow // Winter Light // ACT
Marianne Trudel* // Introduction // Dans La Foret De Ma Memoire // Atma Classique
Marianne Trudel* // Vent Solaire // Dans La Foret De Ma Memoire // Atma Classique
Dave Douglas/Monash Art Ensemble // Forbidden Flags // Fabliaux // Greenleaf
Dave Douglas/Monash Art Ensemble // Frieze // Fabliaux // Greenleaf
Romain Collin // Raw, Scorched And Untethered // Press Enter // ACT
Romain Collin // Holocene (partial) // Press Enter // ACT
December 9th, 2015
Today had perhaps a few more avant-garde or "bendy" tracks than usual, with groups like Kneebody, drummer Nick Fraser, pianist Chris Gestrin in an experimental mood, two drums and two guitars in an interesting quartet, drummer Harris Eisenstadt, the group eCsTaSy with guitarist Raoul Bjorkenheim, Pixel, and an historical segment that featured the Art Ensemble Of Chicago. There were gentler tracks too, as well as a singer new to me named Katie Bull, and more. Here's the scoop.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
JAGG* // Coucou // Mercure // Effendi
JAGG* // Mercure // Mercure // Effendi
Kneebody + Daedelus // Loops // Kneedelus // Brainfeeder
Kneebody + Daedelus // The Hole // Kneedelus // Brainfeeder
Katie Bull // Venus On A Train // All Hot Bodies Radiate // Ashokan
Katie Bull // KoKo's Can-Do Blues // All Hot Bodies Radiate // Ashokan
Nick Fraser* // Sketch 10 // Towns And Villages // Barnyard
Nick Fraser* // Tricycle // Towns And Villages // Barnyard
Raoul Bjorkenheim eCsTaSy // Heads And Tales // Out Of The Blue // Cuneiform
Raoul Bjorkenheim eCsTaSy // Quintrille // Out Of The Blue // Cuneiform
Perez/Patitucci/Blade // Within Everything // Children Of The Light // Mack Avenue
Perez/Patitucci/Blade // Milky Way // Children Of The Light // Mack Avenue
Art Ensemble Of Chicago (historical segment) // Charlie M // Full Force // ECM
Art Ensemble Of Chicago (historical segment) // Old Time South Side Street Dance // Full Force // ECM
Art Ensemble Of Chicago (historical segment) // Full Force // Full Force // ECM
Chris Gestrin* // #47 // After The City Has Gone: Quiet // Songlines
Chris Gestrin* // Moonshine Run // After The City Has Gone: Quiet // Songlines
Chris Gestrin* // The Lasting Taste Of Spring // After The City Has Gone: Quiet // Songlines
Falaise/Samworth/Tanguay/Van Der Schyff* // Cinq Six Boites De Tomates Vertes // The Unexpected // Actuelle
Miguel Zenon // Identities Are Changeable // Identities Are Changeable // Miel Music
Harris Eisenstadt* // Gleaning // Golden State II // Songlines
Pixel // Rainforest // Golden Years // Cuneiform
Pixel // People Pleaser // Golden Years // Cuneiform
Mikko Innanen // A Morning, A Day, A Night // Song For A New Decade // TUM
Mikko Innanen // See You At 103 // Song For A New Decade // TUM
Dave Douglas // Molten Sunset (partial) // High Risk // Greenleaf
Today had perhaps a few more avant-garde or "bendy" tracks than usual, with groups like Kneebody, drummer Nick Fraser, pianist Chris Gestrin in an experimental mood, two drums and two guitars in an interesting quartet, drummer Harris Eisenstadt, the group eCsTaSy with guitarist Raoul Bjorkenheim, Pixel, and an historical segment that featured the Art Ensemble Of Chicago. There were gentler tracks too, as well as a singer new to me named Katie Bull, and more. Here's the scoop.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
JAGG* // Coucou // Mercure // Effendi
JAGG* // Mercure // Mercure // Effendi
Kneebody + Daedelus // Loops // Kneedelus // Brainfeeder
Kneebody + Daedelus // The Hole // Kneedelus // Brainfeeder
Katie Bull // Venus On A Train // All Hot Bodies Radiate // Ashokan
Katie Bull // KoKo's Can-Do Blues // All Hot Bodies Radiate // Ashokan
Nick Fraser* // Sketch 10 // Towns And Villages // Barnyard
Nick Fraser* // Tricycle // Towns And Villages // Barnyard
Raoul Bjorkenheim eCsTaSy // Heads And Tales // Out Of The Blue // Cuneiform
Raoul Bjorkenheim eCsTaSy // Quintrille // Out Of The Blue // Cuneiform
Perez/Patitucci/Blade // Within Everything // Children Of The Light // Mack Avenue
Perez/Patitucci/Blade // Milky Way // Children Of The Light // Mack Avenue
Art Ensemble Of Chicago (historical segment) // Charlie M // Full Force // ECM
Art Ensemble Of Chicago (historical segment) // Old Time South Side Street Dance // Full Force // ECM
Art Ensemble Of Chicago (historical segment) // Full Force // Full Force // ECM
Chris Gestrin* // #47 // After The City Has Gone: Quiet // Songlines
Chris Gestrin* // Moonshine Run // After The City Has Gone: Quiet // Songlines
Chris Gestrin* // The Lasting Taste Of Spring // After The City Has Gone: Quiet // Songlines
Falaise/Samworth/Tanguay/Van Der Schyff* // Cinq Six Boites De Tomates Vertes // The Unexpected // Actuelle
Miguel Zenon // Identities Are Changeable // Identities Are Changeable // Miel Music
Harris Eisenstadt* // Gleaning // Golden State II // Songlines
Pixel // Rainforest // Golden Years // Cuneiform
Pixel // People Pleaser // Golden Years // Cuneiform
Mikko Innanen // A Morning, A Day, A Night // Song For A New Decade // TUM
Mikko Innanen // See You At 103 // Song For A New Decade // TUM
Dave Douglas // Molten Sunset (partial) // High Risk // Greenleaf
December 2nd, 2015
Last week was the 800th show in this series and if you were listening you know there was a fairly major technical glitch at the start of the show. As a result my planned playlist got squeezed substantially. So the first four tracks on this show were the tracks that weren't played last week. These were pianist DD Jackson, the now defunct group EST, a Quebec band called Cordame and a west coast group called Waxwing. After that were an English band called Gondwana, a neat concept album by guitarist Scott DuBois, pianist Chris Gestrin with drummer Bernie Arai, a couple of musicians I hadn't known before - trumpeter Matthew Halsall, pianist Mike Holober and clarinettist Sam Sadigursky. The historical segment was Thelonious Monk in Paris 1969. Here's the whole story:
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
DD Jackson* // Anthem // Anthem // RCA
EST // Leococyte: Ab Initio // Leucocyte // ACT
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // Anne // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Waxwing* // Snow Blind // A Bowl Of Sixty Taxidermists // Songlines
Waxwing* // Interlude #1 // A Bowl Of Sixty Taxidermists // Songlines
Waxwing* // Dune // A Bowl Of Sixty Taxidermists // Songlines
Matthew Halsall And Gondwana // When The World Was One // When The World Was One // Indie
Scott DuBois // Early Morning Forest // Winter Light // ACT
Thelonious Monk (historical segment) // Blue Light // Paris 1969 // Blue Note
Thelonious Monk (historical segment) // Epistrophy // Paris 1969 // Blue Note
Thelonious Monk (historical segment) // Don't Blame Me // Paris 1969 // Blue Note
Mike Holober // Book Of Sighs // Balancing Act // Palmetto
Mike Holober // Idris // Balancing Act // Palmetto
Chris Gestrin/Bernie Arai* // Vanishing Faces // Wabi // Phonometrograph
Chris Gestrin/Bernie Arai* // Abacus // Wabi // Phonometrograph
Sam Sadigursky // Fast Money // Follow The Stick // Brooklyn Jazz Underground
Sam Sadigursky // String Of Pearls // Follow The Stick // Brooklyn Jazz Underground
A/B Trio* // What Happens Next // Out West // Indie
A/B Trio* // Blues En Cerf Rouge // Out West // Indie
Samuel Blais/David Liebman* // Interludio Obscurio // Cycling // Effendi
Samuel Blais/David Liebman* // Et Voit Le Jour // Cycling // Effendi
Lionel Loueke // Broken // Gaia // Blue Note
Lionel Loueke // Sleepless Night // Gaia // Blue Note
Last week was the 800th show in this series and if you were listening you know there was a fairly major technical glitch at the start of the show. As a result my planned playlist got squeezed substantially. So the first four tracks on this show were the tracks that weren't played last week. These were pianist DD Jackson, the now defunct group EST, a Quebec band called Cordame and a west coast group called Waxwing. After that were an English band called Gondwana, a neat concept album by guitarist Scott DuBois, pianist Chris Gestrin with drummer Bernie Arai, a couple of musicians I hadn't known before - trumpeter Matthew Halsall, pianist Mike Holober and clarinettist Sam Sadigursky. The historical segment was Thelonious Monk in Paris 1969. Here's the whole story:
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
DD Jackson* // Anthem // Anthem // RCA
EST // Leococyte: Ab Initio // Leucocyte // ACT
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // Anne // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Waxwing* // Snow Blind // A Bowl Of Sixty Taxidermists // Songlines
Waxwing* // Interlude #1 // A Bowl Of Sixty Taxidermists // Songlines
Waxwing* // Dune // A Bowl Of Sixty Taxidermists // Songlines
Matthew Halsall And Gondwana // When The World Was One // When The World Was One // Indie
Scott DuBois // Early Morning Forest // Winter Light // ACT
Thelonious Monk (historical segment) // Blue Light // Paris 1969 // Blue Note
Thelonious Monk (historical segment) // Epistrophy // Paris 1969 // Blue Note
Thelonious Monk (historical segment) // Don't Blame Me // Paris 1969 // Blue Note
Mike Holober // Book Of Sighs // Balancing Act // Palmetto
Mike Holober // Idris // Balancing Act // Palmetto
Chris Gestrin/Bernie Arai* // Vanishing Faces // Wabi // Phonometrograph
Chris Gestrin/Bernie Arai* // Abacus // Wabi // Phonometrograph
Sam Sadigursky // Fast Money // Follow The Stick // Brooklyn Jazz Underground
Sam Sadigursky // String Of Pearls // Follow The Stick // Brooklyn Jazz Underground
A/B Trio* // What Happens Next // Out West // Indie
A/B Trio* // Blues En Cerf Rouge // Out West // Indie
Samuel Blais/David Liebman* // Interludio Obscurio // Cycling // Effendi
Samuel Blais/David Liebman* // Et Voit Le Jour // Cycling // Effendi
Lionel Loueke // Broken // Gaia // Blue Note
Lionel Loueke // Sleepless Night // Gaia // Blue Note
November 25th, 2015
Today was show number 800 in this series, and most of the music was a reflection of that. However there was a technical glitch at the start of the show that impacted the first half hour, and I filled in with John Scofield and Keith Jarrett until the problem was solved (they hadn't been on the planned playlist). From then on there was a neat track from Massey Hall in Toronto with Herbie Hancock, Michael Brecker and Roy Hargrove, clarinettist Francois Houle from Vancouver, a classic track from trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, local trombonist/leader Jeff Presslaff, the Maria Schneider Jazz Orchestra and more as listed. The historical segment for show 800 had to be Miles Davis.
I wanted as well to thank CKUW for the opportunity to play the music I love, and to thank all the listeners who have supported the show all these years. My database tells me that the 799 shows until today had a total of 15,510 tracks.
And so here's Voyage number 800.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
John Scofield // Slinky // Past Present // Impulse
Keith Jarrett // Part 1 // Creation // ECM
Hancock/Brecker/Hargrove // D Trane // Directions In Music // Verve
Francois Houle* // Guanara // Genera // Songlines
Freddie Hubbard // Heidi B // Sweet Return // Atlantic
Jeff Presslaff* // Marda Loop // The Complete Rebirth Of The Cool // Cellar Live
Jeff Presslaff* // Range Of Motion // The Complete Rebirth Of The Cool // Cellar Liveomplete Reb
Jeff Presslaff* // Sincerely Ours // The Complete Rebirth Of The Cool // Cellar Live
Maria Schneider // Rich's Piece // Sky Blue // Artistshare
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Someday My Prince Will Come // Someday My Prince Will Come // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Teo // Someday My Prince Will Come // Columbia
Bryn Roberts* // Nightsong // Fables // Nineteen-Eight
Branford Marsalis // The Peacocks // Renaissance // Columbia
Clarion Fracture Zone // Moeshoeshoe The First // Blue Shift // Rufus
Chick Corea/Gary Burton // Crystal Silence // Crystal Silence // ECM
Today was show number 800 in this series, and most of the music was a reflection of that. However there was a technical glitch at the start of the show that impacted the first half hour, and I filled in with John Scofield and Keith Jarrett until the problem was solved (they hadn't been on the planned playlist). From then on there was a neat track from Massey Hall in Toronto with Herbie Hancock, Michael Brecker and Roy Hargrove, clarinettist Francois Houle from Vancouver, a classic track from trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, local trombonist/leader Jeff Presslaff, the Maria Schneider Jazz Orchestra and more as listed. The historical segment for show 800 had to be Miles Davis.
I wanted as well to thank CKUW for the opportunity to play the music I love, and to thank all the listeners who have supported the show all these years. My database tells me that the 799 shows until today had a total of 15,510 tracks.
And so here's Voyage number 800.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
John Scofield // Slinky // Past Present // Impulse
Keith Jarrett // Part 1 // Creation // ECM
Hancock/Brecker/Hargrove // D Trane // Directions In Music // Verve
Francois Houle* // Guanara // Genera // Songlines
Freddie Hubbard // Heidi B // Sweet Return // Atlantic
Jeff Presslaff* // Marda Loop // The Complete Rebirth Of The Cool // Cellar Live
Jeff Presslaff* // Range Of Motion // The Complete Rebirth Of The Cool // Cellar Liveomplete Reb
Jeff Presslaff* // Sincerely Ours // The Complete Rebirth Of The Cool // Cellar Live
Maria Schneider // Rich's Piece // Sky Blue // Artistshare
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Someday My Prince Will Come // Someday My Prince Will Come // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Teo // Someday My Prince Will Come // Columbia
Bryn Roberts* // Nightsong // Fables // Nineteen-Eight
Branford Marsalis // The Peacocks // Renaissance // Columbia
Clarion Fracture Zone // Moeshoeshoe The First // Blue Shift // Rufus
Chick Corea/Gary Burton // Crystal Silence // Crystal Silence // ECM
November 18th, 2015
A great mix of tunes today. Trumpeter Dave Douglas started, then the group Cordame, guitarist John Scofield, drummer Harris Eisenstadt, Australian pianist Alister Spence, Maria Schneider's great jazz orchestra, pianist Yves Leveille and lots more. The historical segment was a 1961 album by Sarah Vaughan that includes probably my very favourite jazz vocal. Here's the complete list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Dave Douglas // Inure Phase // Brazen Heart // Greenleaf
Dave Douglas // Lone Wolf // Brazen Heart // Greenleaf
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // Dans La Tete De M Sakamoto // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // Vancouver // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
John Scofield // Chap Dance // Past Present // Impulse
John Scofield // Hangover // Past Present // Impulse
Harris Eisenstadt* // Life's Hurtling Passage Onward // Canada Day IV // Songlines
Hommage A Eberhard Weber // Touch // Hommage A Eberhard Weber // ECM
Alister Spence // Drawing Breath // Far Flung // Rufus
Alister Spence // Sleep Under Water // Far Flung // Rufus
Yves Leveille* // Transcription D'Autumne // Quantique // Effendi
Sarah Vaughan (historical segment) // Have You Met Miss Jones // The Divine One // Roulette
Sarah Vaughan (historical segment) // Gloomy Sunday // The Divine One // Roulette
Sarah Vaughan (historical segment) // When Your Lover Has Gone // The Divine One // Roulette
Sarah Vaughan (historical segment) // I'm Gonna Laugh You Out Of My Life // The Divine One // Roulette
Sarah Vaughan (historical segment) // Trouble Is A Man // The Divine One // Roulette
Sarah Vaughan (historical segment) // Ain't No Use // The Divine One // Roulette
Maria Schneider // Lembranca // The Thompson Fields // ArtistShare
Jerry Granelli* // Prologue // What I Hear Now // Addo
Jerry Granelli* // The Swamp // What I Hear Now // Addo
Cecile McLorin Salvant // What's The Matter Now // For One To Love // Mack Avenue
Cecile McLorin Salvant // Le Mal De Vivre // For One To Love // Mack Avenue
Scott DuBois // First Light Tundra // Winter Light // ACT
A great mix of tunes today. Trumpeter Dave Douglas started, then the group Cordame, guitarist John Scofield, drummer Harris Eisenstadt, Australian pianist Alister Spence, Maria Schneider's great jazz orchestra, pianist Yves Leveille and lots more. The historical segment was a 1961 album by Sarah Vaughan that includes probably my very favourite jazz vocal. Here's the complete list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Dave Douglas // Inure Phase // Brazen Heart // Greenleaf
Dave Douglas // Lone Wolf // Brazen Heart // Greenleaf
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // Dans La Tete De M Sakamoto // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // Vancouver // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
John Scofield // Chap Dance // Past Present // Impulse
John Scofield // Hangover // Past Present // Impulse
Harris Eisenstadt* // Life's Hurtling Passage Onward // Canada Day IV // Songlines
Hommage A Eberhard Weber // Touch // Hommage A Eberhard Weber // ECM
Alister Spence // Drawing Breath // Far Flung // Rufus
Alister Spence // Sleep Under Water // Far Flung // Rufus
Yves Leveille* // Transcription D'Autumne // Quantique // Effendi
Sarah Vaughan (historical segment) // Have You Met Miss Jones // The Divine One // Roulette
Sarah Vaughan (historical segment) // Gloomy Sunday // The Divine One // Roulette
Sarah Vaughan (historical segment) // When Your Lover Has Gone // The Divine One // Roulette
Sarah Vaughan (historical segment) // I'm Gonna Laugh You Out Of My Life // The Divine One // Roulette
Sarah Vaughan (historical segment) // Trouble Is A Man // The Divine One // Roulette
Sarah Vaughan (historical segment) // Ain't No Use // The Divine One // Roulette
Maria Schneider // Lembranca // The Thompson Fields // ArtistShare
Jerry Granelli* // Prologue // What I Hear Now // Addo
Jerry Granelli* // The Swamp // What I Hear Now // Addo
Cecile McLorin Salvant // What's The Matter Now // For One To Love // Mack Avenue
Cecile McLorin Salvant // Le Mal De Vivre // For One To Love // Mack Avenue
Scott DuBois // First Light Tundra // Winter Light // ACT
November 11th, 2015
As it was Remembrance Day, there were several acknowledgements of that fact. As well as the usual mix of current jazz there were several tracks that indirectly pointed to the realities of war. And at 11:00 there was a brief program of remembrance. I also broke my rules following the Remembrance observation and played a track that was not jazz. It was called The Prayer Of The Children, and its message is pretty straightforward. The program started with an appropriate track with saxophonist Branford Marsalis. As well, today was the final section of the story unfolding in the album Machine Language. An international group called Ocean Fanfare, Canadian bands Badbadnotgood and Waxwing, pianist DD Jackson, the Mingus Big Band and all the rest as listed below. The historical segment was classic John Coltrane and A Love Supreme.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Branford Marsalis // Requiem // Contemporary Jazz // Columbia
BADBADNOTGOOD* // Confessions // III // Innovative Leisure
BADBADNOTGOOD* // Kaleidoscope // III // Innovative Leisure
Bob Belden // Dark Matter // Machine Language // Rare Noise
Bob Belden // Techno Melancolia // Machine Language // Rare Noise
Bob Belden // A Machine's Dream // Machine Language // Rare Noise
Ocean Fanfare // Even Play It // Imagine Sound Imagine Silence // Barefoot Records
Ocean Fanfare // Sound Clip // Imagine Sound Imagine Silence // Barefoot Records
REMEMBRANCE OBSERVATION // O Canada/Last Post/Two Minutes Silence/Lament/Reveille //
Kurt Bestor // Prayer Of The Children // Innovators // Indie
Waxwing* // A Bowl Of Sixty Taxidermists // A Bowl Of Sixty Taxidermists // Songlines
Waxwing* // For Ross // A Bowl Of Sixty Taxidermists // Songlines
DD Jackson* // Peace-Song // Peace-Song // Indie
David Berkman // Up Jumped Ming // Old And New Friends // Palmetto
David Berkman // Psalm // Old And New Friends // Palmetto
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Resolution (Part 2) // A Love Supreme // Impulse
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Pursuance (Part 3)/Psalm (Part 4) // A Love Supreme // Impulse
Bobby Avey // Louverture // Authority Melts From Me // Whirlwind
Mingus Big Band // O Lord, Don't Let Them Drop That Atomic Bomb On Me // Blues And Politics // Dreyfus
Charlie Haden/Gonzalo Rubalcaba // Solamente Una Vez (You Belong In My Heart) // Tokyo Adagio // Impulse
As it was Remembrance Day, there were several acknowledgements of that fact. As well as the usual mix of current jazz there were several tracks that indirectly pointed to the realities of war. And at 11:00 there was a brief program of remembrance. I also broke my rules following the Remembrance observation and played a track that was not jazz. It was called The Prayer Of The Children, and its message is pretty straightforward. The program started with an appropriate track with saxophonist Branford Marsalis. As well, today was the final section of the story unfolding in the album Machine Language. An international group called Ocean Fanfare, Canadian bands Badbadnotgood and Waxwing, pianist DD Jackson, the Mingus Big Band and all the rest as listed below. The historical segment was classic John Coltrane and A Love Supreme.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Branford Marsalis // Requiem // Contemporary Jazz // Columbia
BADBADNOTGOOD* // Confessions // III // Innovative Leisure
BADBADNOTGOOD* // Kaleidoscope // III // Innovative Leisure
Bob Belden // Dark Matter // Machine Language // Rare Noise
Bob Belden // Techno Melancolia // Machine Language // Rare Noise
Bob Belden // A Machine's Dream // Machine Language // Rare Noise
Ocean Fanfare // Even Play It // Imagine Sound Imagine Silence // Barefoot Records
Ocean Fanfare // Sound Clip // Imagine Sound Imagine Silence // Barefoot Records
REMEMBRANCE OBSERVATION // O Canada/Last Post/Two Minutes Silence/Lament/Reveille //
Kurt Bestor // Prayer Of The Children // Innovators // Indie
Waxwing* // A Bowl Of Sixty Taxidermists // A Bowl Of Sixty Taxidermists // Songlines
Waxwing* // For Ross // A Bowl Of Sixty Taxidermists // Songlines
DD Jackson* // Peace-Song // Peace-Song // Indie
David Berkman // Up Jumped Ming // Old And New Friends // Palmetto
David Berkman // Psalm // Old And New Friends // Palmetto
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Resolution (Part 2) // A Love Supreme // Impulse
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Pursuance (Part 3)/Psalm (Part 4) // A Love Supreme // Impulse
Bobby Avey // Louverture // Authority Melts From Me // Whirlwind
Mingus Big Band // O Lord, Don't Let Them Drop That Atomic Bomb On Me // Blues And Politics // Dreyfus
Charlie Haden/Gonzalo Rubalcaba // Solamente Una Vez (You Belong In My Heart) // Tokyo Adagio // Impulse
November 4th, 2015
There were some lengthy tracks today along with the usual shorter ones. The baritone sax started, and some experimental music from cornetist and electronic musician Rob Mazurek. The third instalment of the ongoing story of Machine Language on the new (and last) album by Bob Belden, guitarist Geraldo Henriques Bulhoes, saxophonist Chris Potter twice, the Myriad 3 - the usual suspects. The longest track was Hommage from a tribute to a European bass player. The historical segment had saxophonist Jan Garbarek with bassist Charlie Haden. The whole three hours are listed here.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Brian Landrus // The Beginning // The Deep Below // BlueLand Records
Brian Landrus // Orebro Treaty // The Deep Below // BlueLand Records
Rob Mazurek // Collections Of Time (Chicago) // Galactic Parables Vol. 1 // Cuneiform
Bob Belden // Evolved Virtual Entity // Machine Language // Rare Noise
Bob Belden // Disappear Annihilation // Machine Language // Rare Noise
Bob Belden // The Evolution Of Machine Culture // Machine Language // Rare Noise
Hommage A Eberhard Weber // Hommage // Hommage A Eberhard Weber // ECM
Peripheral Vision* // Neurosis And Everyday Life // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Indie
Peripheral Vision* // Cement Watchers // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Indie
Remi Bolduc* // Blue Rondo A La Turk // Tribute To Dave Brubeck // Remi Bolduc
Remi Bolduc* // Far More Blue // Tribute To Dave Brubeck // Remi Bolduc
Charlie Haden/Jan Garbarek/Egberto Gismonti (historical segment) // Folk Song // Folk Songs // ECM
Charlie Haden/Jan Garbarek/Egberto Gismonti (historical segment) // Bodas De Praia // Folk Songs // ECM
Charlie Haden/Jan Garbarek/Egberto Gismonti (historical segment) // For Turiya // Folk Songs // ECM
Geraldo Henriques Bulhoes // New World // Quasar // Indie
Myriad 3* // First Flight // The Where // Alma
Myriad 3* // Undertow // The Where // Alma
DRKWAV // Datura // The Purge // Royal Potato Family
Chris Potter // Lament // Imaginary Cities // ECM
There were some lengthy tracks today along with the usual shorter ones. The baritone sax started, and some experimental music from cornetist and electronic musician Rob Mazurek. The third instalment of the ongoing story of Machine Language on the new (and last) album by Bob Belden, guitarist Geraldo Henriques Bulhoes, saxophonist Chris Potter twice, the Myriad 3 - the usual suspects. The longest track was Hommage from a tribute to a European bass player. The historical segment had saxophonist Jan Garbarek with bassist Charlie Haden. The whole three hours are listed here.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Brian Landrus // The Beginning // The Deep Below // BlueLand Records
Brian Landrus // Orebro Treaty // The Deep Below // BlueLand Records
Rob Mazurek // Collections Of Time (Chicago) // Galactic Parables Vol. 1 // Cuneiform
Bob Belden // Evolved Virtual Entity // Machine Language // Rare Noise
Bob Belden // Disappear Annihilation // Machine Language // Rare Noise
Bob Belden // The Evolution Of Machine Culture // Machine Language // Rare Noise
Hommage A Eberhard Weber // Hommage // Hommage A Eberhard Weber // ECM
Peripheral Vision* // Neurosis And Everyday Life // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Indie
Peripheral Vision* // Cement Watchers // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Indie
Remi Bolduc* // Blue Rondo A La Turk // Tribute To Dave Brubeck // Remi Bolduc
Remi Bolduc* // Far More Blue // Tribute To Dave Brubeck // Remi Bolduc
Charlie Haden/Jan Garbarek/Egberto Gismonti (historical segment) // Folk Song // Folk Songs // ECM
Charlie Haden/Jan Garbarek/Egberto Gismonti (historical segment) // Bodas De Praia // Folk Songs // ECM
Charlie Haden/Jan Garbarek/Egberto Gismonti (historical segment) // For Turiya // Folk Songs // ECM
Geraldo Henriques Bulhoes // New World // Quasar // Indie
Myriad 3* // First Flight // The Where // Alma
Myriad 3* // Undertow // The Where // Alma
DRKWAV // Datura // The Purge // Royal Potato Family
Chris Potter // Lament // Imaginary Cities // ECM
October 28th, 2015
Lots of Canadian content today, as it was a special tracking day of Canadian material. Drummer Harris Eisenstadt started, and other drummers - Tyler Hornby and Nick Fraser were in there, pianist Yves Leveille, the bands Myriad 3, and Pugs And Crows, local guitarist Keith Price and more. The historical segment was an early (1989) album with pianist and leader Knut Haugsoen, a Winnipeg treasure who died a few years ago. Here's the list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Harris Eisenstadt* // After Several Snowstorms // Canada Day IV // Songlines
Harris Eisenstadt* // Sometimes It's Hard To Get Dressed In The Morning // Canada Day IV // Songlines
Tyler Hornby* // Switch // Launch // Chronograph
Tyler Hornby* // Jenny Lake // Launch // Chronograph
Yves Leveille* // Pantomime // Quantique // Effendi
Yves Leveille* // Rituel // Quantique // Effendi
Andre Leroux* // Inner Space Boss // Synchronie-Cites // Effendi
Andre Leroux* // Ejecta // Synchronie-Cites // Effendi
Nick Fraser* // Also // Too Many Continents // Clean Feed
Nick Fraser* // Nostalgia // Too Many Continents // Clean Feed
Knut Haugsoen* (historical segment) // D'Accord // Hands On // Unity
Knut Haugsoen* (historical segment) // High Density // Hands On // Unity
Knut Haugsoen* (historical segment) // Trinidad // Hands On // Unity
Tony Wilson* // Interlude // A Day's Life // Drip Audio
Tony Wilson* // Daisy's Theme // A Day's Life // Drip Audio
Keith Price* // Cemetery Scene // ...Double Quartet // Keith Price
Ernesto Cervini* // De Molen // Turboprop // Anzic
Ernesto Cervini* // Cheer Up charlie // Turboprop // Anzic
Myriad 3* // Disturbing Inspiration Part 1 ((Chip)) // Tell ((Chip)) // Alma
Myriad 3* // Disturbing Inspiration Part 2 ((Chip)) // Tell ((Chip)) // Alma
Pugs And Crows* // Long Walk (Reprise) // Everyone Knows Everyone // Indie
Pugs And Crows* // Slowpoke // Everyone Knows Everyone // Indie
Kirk MacDonald* // Lonnie's Lament // Vista Obscura // Addo
Lots of Canadian content today, as it was a special tracking day of Canadian material. Drummer Harris Eisenstadt started, and other drummers - Tyler Hornby and Nick Fraser were in there, pianist Yves Leveille, the bands Myriad 3, and Pugs And Crows, local guitarist Keith Price and more. The historical segment was an early (1989) album with pianist and leader Knut Haugsoen, a Winnipeg treasure who died a few years ago. Here's the list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Harris Eisenstadt* // After Several Snowstorms // Canada Day IV // Songlines
Harris Eisenstadt* // Sometimes It's Hard To Get Dressed In The Morning // Canada Day IV // Songlines
Tyler Hornby* // Switch // Launch // Chronograph
Tyler Hornby* // Jenny Lake // Launch // Chronograph
Yves Leveille* // Pantomime // Quantique // Effendi
Yves Leveille* // Rituel // Quantique // Effendi
Andre Leroux* // Inner Space Boss // Synchronie-Cites // Effendi
Andre Leroux* // Ejecta // Synchronie-Cites // Effendi
Nick Fraser* // Also // Too Many Continents // Clean Feed
Nick Fraser* // Nostalgia // Too Many Continents // Clean Feed
Knut Haugsoen* (historical segment) // D'Accord // Hands On // Unity
Knut Haugsoen* (historical segment) // High Density // Hands On // Unity
Knut Haugsoen* (historical segment) // Trinidad // Hands On // Unity
Tony Wilson* // Interlude // A Day's Life // Drip Audio
Tony Wilson* // Daisy's Theme // A Day's Life // Drip Audio
Keith Price* // Cemetery Scene // ...Double Quartet // Keith Price
Ernesto Cervini* // De Molen // Turboprop // Anzic
Ernesto Cervini* // Cheer Up charlie // Turboprop // Anzic
Myriad 3* // Disturbing Inspiration Part 1 ((Chip)) // Tell ((Chip)) // Alma
Myriad 3* // Disturbing Inspiration Part 2 ((Chip)) // Tell ((Chip)) // Alma
Pugs And Crows* // Long Walk (Reprise) // Everyone Knows Everyone // Indie
Pugs And Crows* // Slowpoke // Everyone Knows Everyone // Indie
Kirk MacDonald* // Lonnie's Lament // Vista Obscura // Addo
October 21st, 2015
A new album by trumpeter Dave Douglas started today, and there was a second instalment of an album by Bob Belden that tells a story and will be played in instalments over the next several weeks. Drummer Jerry Granelli, pianist Satoko Fujii, vibist Chris Dingman, the groups Waxwing and 5 After 4 and others showed up. The historical segment was an acclaimed album from 1970 with saxophonist Hank Mobley. All listed here.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Dave Douglas // Brazen Heart // Brazen Heart // Greenleaf
Dave Douglas // Hawaiian Punch // Brazen Heart // Greenleaf
Bob Belden // Consistent Imperfection // Machine Language // Rare Noise
Bob Belden // Soul Of A Machine // Machine Language // Rare Noise
Bob Belden // Genesis Code // Machine Language // Rare Noise
Jerry Granelli* // Dance For Me // What I Hear Now // Addo
Jerry Granelli* // Another Place // What I Hear Now // Addo
Satoko Fujii // Potential Energy // Yamiyo Ni Karasu // Libra
5 After 4* // With Every Breath // Fragrance Of Change // Vito Rezza
5 After 4* // Talkin' To Me // Fragrance Of Change // Vito Rezza
Hank Mobley (historical segment) // Justine // Thinking Of Home // Blue Note
Hank Mobley (historical segment) // You Gotta Hit It // Thinking Of Home // Blue Note
Chris Dingman // All Flows Forth // The Subliminal And The Sublime // Inner Arts Initiative
Waxwing* // A Line Through // A Bowl Of Sixty Taxidermists // Songlines
Waxwing* // Cinder // A Bowl Of Sixty Taxidermists // Songlines
Waxwing* // The Owl Of Crowston // A Bowl Of Sixty Taxidermists // Songlines
Waxwing* // Gone // A Bowl Of Sixty Taxidermists // Songlines
John Hebert // Fool // Rambling Confessions // Sunnyside
John Hebert // When You Love // Rambling Confessions // Sunnyside
John Escreet // Part VI // Sound, Space And Structure // Sunnyside
John Escreet // Part VII // Sound, Space And Structure // Sunnyside
A new album by trumpeter Dave Douglas started today, and there was a second instalment of an album by Bob Belden that tells a story and will be played in instalments over the next several weeks. Drummer Jerry Granelli, pianist Satoko Fujii, vibist Chris Dingman, the groups Waxwing and 5 After 4 and others showed up. The historical segment was an acclaimed album from 1970 with saxophonist Hank Mobley. All listed here.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Dave Douglas // Brazen Heart // Brazen Heart // Greenleaf
Dave Douglas // Hawaiian Punch // Brazen Heart // Greenleaf
Bob Belden // Consistent Imperfection // Machine Language // Rare Noise
Bob Belden // Soul Of A Machine // Machine Language // Rare Noise
Bob Belden // Genesis Code // Machine Language // Rare Noise
Jerry Granelli* // Dance For Me // What I Hear Now // Addo
Jerry Granelli* // Another Place // What I Hear Now // Addo
Satoko Fujii // Potential Energy // Yamiyo Ni Karasu // Libra
5 After 4* // With Every Breath // Fragrance Of Change // Vito Rezza
5 After 4* // Talkin' To Me // Fragrance Of Change // Vito Rezza
Hank Mobley (historical segment) // Justine // Thinking Of Home // Blue Note
Hank Mobley (historical segment) // You Gotta Hit It // Thinking Of Home // Blue Note
Chris Dingman // All Flows Forth // The Subliminal And The Sublime // Inner Arts Initiative
Waxwing* // A Line Through // A Bowl Of Sixty Taxidermists // Songlines
Waxwing* // Cinder // A Bowl Of Sixty Taxidermists // Songlines
Waxwing* // The Owl Of Crowston // A Bowl Of Sixty Taxidermists // Songlines
Waxwing* // Gone // A Bowl Of Sixty Taxidermists // Songlines
John Hebert // Fool // Rambling Confessions // Sunnyside
John Hebert // When You Love // Rambling Confessions // Sunnyside
John Escreet // Part VI // Sound, Space And Structure // Sunnyside
John Escreet // Part VII // Sound, Space And Structure // Sunnyside
October 14th, 2015
Guitarist John Scofield started today,, and then in no particular order cornetist and electronic musician Rob Mazurek, bari player Brian Landrus, drummer Harris Eisenstadt, Pianist Keith Jarrett, drummer Tyler Hornby and others. There was a major and fascinating new album by arranger/composer/saxophonist Bob Belden that will be played in sections for the next few weeks. The historical segment was classic John Coltrane.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
John Scofield // Slinky // Past Present // Impulse
Rob Mazurek // The Arc Of Slavery #72 // Galactic Parables Vol. 1 // Cuneiform
Rob Mazurek // Helmets Of Our Poisonous Thoughts #16 // Galactic Parables Vol. 1 // Cuneiform
Brian Landrus // Open Water // The Deep Below // BlueLand Records
Brian Landrus // The Age // The Deep Below // BlueLand Records
Brian Landrus // Once Again // The Deep Below // BlueLand Records
Tyler Hornby* // Lele's Tune Part 1 // Launch // Chronograph
Tyler Hornby* // Lele's Tune Part 2 // Launch // Chronograph
Bob Belden // A Child's Dream // Machine Language // Rare Noise
Bob Belden // Machine Language // Machine Language // Rare Noise
Bob Belden // Eternality // Machine Language // Rare Noise
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Giant Steps // Giant Steps // Atlantic
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Cousin Mary // Giant Steps // Atlantic
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Spiral // Giant Steps // Atlantic
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Naima // Giant Steps // Atlantic
Harris Eisenstadt* // What's Equal to What // Canada Day IV // Songlines
Joel Harrison // Left Hook // Spirit House // Whirlwind
Joel Harrison // Jonny Broken Wing // Spirit House // Whirlwind
Nick Fraser* // Recovered As Granted // Too Many Continents // Clean Feed
Nick Fraser* // I Needed It Yesterday // Too Many Continents // Clean Feed
Keith Jarrett // Part II // Creation // ECM
Tony Wilson* // Bobby Joe's Theme // A Day's Life // Drip Audio
Tony Wilson* // Two Tempos // A Day's Life // Drip Audio
David Berkman // No Blues No Really No Blues // Old And New Friends // Palmetto
David Berkman // West 108th Street // Old And New Friends // Palmetto
Geraldo Henriques Bulhoes // Metamorfosis // Quasar // Indie
Guitarist John Scofield started today,, and then in no particular order cornetist and electronic musician Rob Mazurek, bari player Brian Landrus, drummer Harris Eisenstadt, Pianist Keith Jarrett, drummer Tyler Hornby and others. There was a major and fascinating new album by arranger/composer/saxophonist Bob Belden that will be played in sections for the next few weeks. The historical segment was classic John Coltrane.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
John Scofield // Slinky // Past Present // Impulse
Rob Mazurek // The Arc Of Slavery #72 // Galactic Parables Vol. 1 // Cuneiform
Rob Mazurek // Helmets Of Our Poisonous Thoughts #16 // Galactic Parables Vol. 1 // Cuneiform
Brian Landrus // Open Water // The Deep Below // BlueLand Records
Brian Landrus // The Age // The Deep Below // BlueLand Records
Brian Landrus // Once Again // The Deep Below // BlueLand Records
Tyler Hornby* // Lele's Tune Part 1 // Launch // Chronograph
Tyler Hornby* // Lele's Tune Part 2 // Launch // Chronograph
Bob Belden // A Child's Dream // Machine Language // Rare Noise
Bob Belden // Machine Language // Machine Language // Rare Noise
Bob Belden // Eternality // Machine Language // Rare Noise
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Giant Steps // Giant Steps // Atlantic
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Cousin Mary // Giant Steps // Atlantic
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Spiral // Giant Steps // Atlantic
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Naima // Giant Steps // Atlantic
Harris Eisenstadt* // What's Equal to What // Canada Day IV // Songlines
Joel Harrison // Left Hook // Spirit House // Whirlwind
Joel Harrison // Jonny Broken Wing // Spirit House // Whirlwind
Nick Fraser* // Recovered As Granted // Too Many Continents // Clean Feed
Nick Fraser* // I Needed It Yesterday // Too Many Continents // Clean Feed
Keith Jarrett // Part II // Creation // ECM
Tony Wilson* // Bobby Joe's Theme // A Day's Life // Drip Audio
Tony Wilson* // Two Tempos // A Day's Life // Drip Audio
David Berkman // No Blues No Really No Blues // Old And New Friends // Palmetto
David Berkman // West 108th Street // Old And New Friends // Palmetto
Geraldo Henriques Bulhoes // Metamorfosis // Quasar // Indie
October 7th, 2015
As usual a terrific line up of some of the best in the current jazz scene, as well as an historical segment (pianist Bill Evans) left over from last week when the Pass The Mic program shifted the playlist. A group called Opus 5 started, then drummer Ernesto Cervini, another sample from a new release by Maria Schneider's jazz orchestra, vocalist Cecile McLorin Savant, other Canadian bands with unusual names like Waxwing, 5 After 4 and Myriad 3, a small part of a track by vibist Chris Dingman that I will play in full next week, and who knows what else. Here's the total scoop.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Opus 5 // Tickle // Tickle // Criss Ctoss
Ernesto Cervini* // Three Angels // Turboprop // Anzic
Myriad 3* // Myriad ((Chip)) // Tell ((Chip)) // Alma
Myriad 3* // Fractured ((Chip)) // Tell ((Chip)) // Alma
Maria Schneider // Nimbus // The Thompson Fields // ArtistShare
Bill Evans (historical segment) // One For Helen // At The Montreux Jazz Festival // Verve
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Nardis // At The Montreux Jazz Festival // Verve
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Someday My Prince Will come // At The Montreux Jazz Festival // Verve
Cecile McLorin Salvant // Growlin' Dan // For One To Love // Mack Avenue
Cecile McLorin Salvant // Stepsister's Lament // For One To Love // Mack Avenue
Cecile McLorin Salvant // Look At Me // For One To Love // Mack Avenue
Waxwing* // Reigning Cats And Dogs // A Bowl Of Sixty Taxidermists // Songlines
Waxwing* // Clementine // A Bowl Of Sixty Taxidermists // Songlines
Waxwing* // Thicket // A Bowl Of Sixty Taxidermists // Songlines
5 After 4* // The Market // Fragrance Of Change // Vito Rezza
5 After 4* // POV // Fragrance Of Change // Vito Rezza
Michael Bates* // End Of History // Northern Spy // Stereoscopic
Michael Bates* // The Days Of Wine And Roses // Northern Spy // Stereoscopic
Jerry Granelli* // Prologue // What I Hear Now // Addo
Jerry Granelli* // Run Danny Run // What I Hear Now // Addo
Ocean Fanfare // 4 Is 2 Tight // Imagine Sound Imagine Silence // Barefoot Records
Ocean Fanfare // Lotus // Imagine Sound Imagine Silence // Barefoot Records
Chris Dingman // The Subliminal And The Sublime V - All Flows Forth // The Subliminal And The Sublime // Inner Arts Initiative
As usual a terrific line up of some of the best in the current jazz scene, as well as an historical segment (pianist Bill Evans) left over from last week when the Pass The Mic program shifted the playlist. A group called Opus 5 started, then drummer Ernesto Cervini, another sample from a new release by Maria Schneider's jazz orchestra, vocalist Cecile McLorin Savant, other Canadian bands with unusual names like Waxwing, 5 After 4 and Myriad 3, a small part of a track by vibist Chris Dingman that I will play in full next week, and who knows what else. Here's the total scoop.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Opus 5 // Tickle // Tickle // Criss Ctoss
Ernesto Cervini* // Three Angels // Turboprop // Anzic
Myriad 3* // Myriad ((Chip)) // Tell ((Chip)) // Alma
Myriad 3* // Fractured ((Chip)) // Tell ((Chip)) // Alma
Maria Schneider // Nimbus // The Thompson Fields // ArtistShare
Bill Evans (historical segment) // One For Helen // At The Montreux Jazz Festival // Verve
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Nardis // At The Montreux Jazz Festival // Verve
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Someday My Prince Will come // At The Montreux Jazz Festival // Verve
Cecile McLorin Salvant // Growlin' Dan // For One To Love // Mack Avenue
Cecile McLorin Salvant // Stepsister's Lament // For One To Love // Mack Avenue
Cecile McLorin Salvant // Look At Me // For One To Love // Mack Avenue
Waxwing* // Reigning Cats And Dogs // A Bowl Of Sixty Taxidermists // Songlines
Waxwing* // Clementine // A Bowl Of Sixty Taxidermists // Songlines
Waxwing* // Thicket // A Bowl Of Sixty Taxidermists // Songlines
5 After 4* // The Market // Fragrance Of Change // Vito Rezza
5 After 4* // POV // Fragrance Of Change // Vito Rezza
Michael Bates* // End Of History // Northern Spy // Stereoscopic
Michael Bates* // The Days Of Wine And Roses // Northern Spy // Stereoscopic
Jerry Granelli* // Prologue // What I Hear Now // Addo
Jerry Granelli* // Run Danny Run // What I Hear Now // Addo
Ocean Fanfare // 4 Is 2 Tight // Imagine Sound Imagine Silence // Barefoot Records
Ocean Fanfare // Lotus // Imagine Sound Imagine Silence // Barefoot Records
Chris Dingman // The Subliminal And The Sublime V - All Flows Forth // The Subliminal And The Sublime // Inner Arts Initiative
September 30th, 2015
The usual mix of contemporary jazz today, with some unusual wrinkles. This was CKUW's "Pass The Mic" week, when listeners are invited to bring their selections to add to the playlist. Tim Higgins dropped by, and his selections are noted below. As well, local guitarist Keith Price started off, and then the great Australian saxophonist Sandy Evans, pianist Marianne Trudel I had run out of time for last week, saxophonist Joe Lovano and trumpeter Dave Douglas, and a couple of pianists - Kenny Werner and Wayne Horvitz. Canadian groups Equilibrium and B's Bees snuck in as well as drummer John Hollenbeck and saxophonist Donny McCaslin.. Here's the full list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Keith Price* // The Ugly // ...Double Quartet // Keith Price
Sandy Evans // Peace // Kapture // Rufus
Sandy Evans // Some See stars // Kapture // Rufus
Marianne Trudel* // Introduction A Energie // Dans La Foret De Ma Memoire // Atma Classique
Marianne Trudel* // Energie // Dans La Foret De Ma Memoire // Atma Classique
Marianne Trudel* // Soon // Dans La Foret De Ma Memoire // Atma Classique
Equilibrium* // Totemic 2 // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Repsire // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Oslo From Above // Liquid Light // Songlines
Barbara Dennerlein (Tim Higgins - pass the mic) // i797 // Spiritual Movement No. 2 // Bebab Records
Barbara Dennerlein (Tim Higgins - pass the mic) // The Unforgettable // Spiritual Movement No 3 // Bebab Records
Bernhard Krol (Tim Higgins - pass the mic) // Elegia Passionata // Wupperthal Germany 2009
Ad Wammes (Tim Higgins - pass the mic) // Faith // Stockholm Sweden 2011
Joe Lovano/Dave Douglas // Destination Unknown // Sound Prints // Blue Note
John Hollenbeck // Gray Cottage Study #1 Lost In Fog // Rainbow Jimmies // GPE Records
John Hollenbeck // Rainbow Jimmies // Rainbow Jimmies // GPE Records
B's Bees* // Abyssinia // B's Bees // Indie
Wayne Horvitz* // For Jim and Lois Welch (Cataldo Mission) // Some Places Are Forever Afternoon (11 Places For Richard Hugo) //
Wayne Horvitz* // In some Other Home (The Only Bar In Dixon) // Some Places Are Forever Afternoon (11 Places For Richard Hugo) //
Kenny Werner // Try to Remember // The Melody // Pirouet
Donny McCaslin // Midlight Light // Fast Future // Greenleaf
The usual mix of contemporary jazz today, with some unusual wrinkles. This was CKUW's "Pass The Mic" week, when listeners are invited to bring their selections to add to the playlist. Tim Higgins dropped by, and his selections are noted below. As well, local guitarist Keith Price started off, and then the great Australian saxophonist Sandy Evans, pianist Marianne Trudel I had run out of time for last week, saxophonist Joe Lovano and trumpeter Dave Douglas, and a couple of pianists - Kenny Werner and Wayne Horvitz. Canadian groups Equilibrium and B's Bees snuck in as well as drummer John Hollenbeck and saxophonist Donny McCaslin.. Here's the full list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Keith Price* // The Ugly // ...Double Quartet // Keith Price
Sandy Evans // Peace // Kapture // Rufus
Sandy Evans // Some See stars // Kapture // Rufus
Marianne Trudel* // Introduction A Energie // Dans La Foret De Ma Memoire // Atma Classique
Marianne Trudel* // Energie // Dans La Foret De Ma Memoire // Atma Classique
Marianne Trudel* // Soon // Dans La Foret De Ma Memoire // Atma Classique
Equilibrium* // Totemic 2 // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Repsire // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Oslo From Above // Liquid Light // Songlines
Barbara Dennerlein (Tim Higgins - pass the mic) // i797 // Spiritual Movement No. 2 // Bebab Records
Barbara Dennerlein (Tim Higgins - pass the mic) // The Unforgettable // Spiritual Movement No 3 // Bebab Records
Bernhard Krol (Tim Higgins - pass the mic) // Elegia Passionata // Wupperthal Germany 2009
Ad Wammes (Tim Higgins - pass the mic) // Faith // Stockholm Sweden 2011
Joe Lovano/Dave Douglas // Destination Unknown // Sound Prints // Blue Note
John Hollenbeck // Gray Cottage Study #1 Lost In Fog // Rainbow Jimmies // GPE Records
John Hollenbeck // Rainbow Jimmies // Rainbow Jimmies // GPE Records
B's Bees* // Abyssinia // B's Bees // Indie
Wayne Horvitz* // For Jim and Lois Welch (Cataldo Mission) // Some Places Are Forever Afternoon (11 Places For Richard Hugo) //
Wayne Horvitz* // In some Other Home (The Only Bar In Dixon) // Some Places Are Forever Afternoon (11 Places For Richard Hugo) //
Kenny Werner // Try to Remember // The Melody // Pirouet
Donny McCaslin // Midlight Light // Fast Future // Greenleaf
September 23rd, 2015
Today being the first day of autumn, the theme was the Woody Herman classic Early Autumn. Trumpeter Dave Douglas started off this show, and then an interesting new tribute album to the music of an iconic European bassist who worked with and influenced huge segments of the jazz community. Canadian groups Badbadnotgood, Pugs And Crows, guitarist Tony Wilson, drummer Tyler Hornby, pianist Kris Davis and more. The historical segment featured a bit of a new release of allegedly bootleg Miles Davis with some interesting colleagues. Here's the scoop.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Dave Douglas // Tied Together // High Risk // Greenleaf
Dave Douglas // Cardinals // High Risk // Greenleaf
Hommage A Eberhard Weber // Maurizius Hommage A Eberhard Weber // ECM
BADBADNOTGOOD* // Triangle // III // Innovative Leisure
BADBADNOTGOOD* // Can't Leave The Night // III // Innovative Leisure
Pugs And Crows* // Efforts // Everyone Knows Everyone // Indie
Tony Wilson* // The Long Walk // A Day's Life // Drip Audio
Tony Wilson* // It's About That Time // A Day's Life // Drip Audio
Tyler Hornby* // Torrentia // Launch // Chronograph
Tyler Hornby* // Rolling Dream // Launch // Chronograph
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Intro Miles Davis At Newport 1955-1975 - The Bootleg Series Vol. 4 // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Hackensack // Miles Davis At Newport 1955-1975 - The Bootleg Series Vol. 4 // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // 'Round Midnight // Miles Davis At Newport 1955-1975 - The Bootleg Series Vol. 4 // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Now's The Time // Miles Davis At Newport 1955-1975 - The Bootleg Series Vol. 4 // Columbia
Charlie Haden/Gonzalo Rubalcaba // When Will The Blues Leave // Tokyo Adagio // Impulse
Kris Davis // Save Your Breath // Save Your Breath // Clean Feed
Andre Leroux* // Tom Petit Tom Moriss // Synchronie-Cites // Effendi
Rob Mazurek // Free Agents Of Sound (Chicago) // Galactic Parables Vol. 1 // Cuneiform
Marianne Trudel* // Introduction A Energie // Dans La Foret De Ma Memoire // Atma Classique
Woody Herman (theme for today) // Early Autumn // Very Best Of... RCA
Today being the first day of autumn, the theme was the Woody Herman classic Early Autumn. Trumpeter Dave Douglas started off this show, and then an interesting new tribute album to the music of an iconic European bassist who worked with and influenced huge segments of the jazz community. Canadian groups Badbadnotgood, Pugs And Crows, guitarist Tony Wilson, drummer Tyler Hornby, pianist Kris Davis and more. The historical segment featured a bit of a new release of allegedly bootleg Miles Davis with some interesting colleagues. Here's the scoop.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Dave Douglas // Tied Together // High Risk // Greenleaf
Dave Douglas // Cardinals // High Risk // Greenleaf
Hommage A Eberhard Weber // Maurizius Hommage A Eberhard Weber // ECM
BADBADNOTGOOD* // Triangle // III // Innovative Leisure
BADBADNOTGOOD* // Can't Leave The Night // III // Innovative Leisure
Pugs And Crows* // Efforts // Everyone Knows Everyone // Indie
Tony Wilson* // The Long Walk // A Day's Life // Drip Audio
Tony Wilson* // It's About That Time // A Day's Life // Drip Audio
Tyler Hornby* // Torrentia // Launch // Chronograph
Tyler Hornby* // Rolling Dream // Launch // Chronograph
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Intro Miles Davis At Newport 1955-1975 - The Bootleg Series Vol. 4 // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Hackensack // Miles Davis At Newport 1955-1975 - The Bootleg Series Vol. 4 // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // 'Round Midnight // Miles Davis At Newport 1955-1975 - The Bootleg Series Vol. 4 // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Now's The Time // Miles Davis At Newport 1955-1975 - The Bootleg Series Vol. 4 // Columbia
Charlie Haden/Gonzalo Rubalcaba // When Will The Blues Leave // Tokyo Adagio // Impulse
Kris Davis // Save Your Breath // Save Your Breath // Clean Feed
Andre Leroux* // Tom Petit Tom Moriss // Synchronie-Cites // Effendi
Rob Mazurek // Free Agents Of Sound (Chicago) // Galactic Parables Vol. 1 // Cuneiform
Marianne Trudel* // Introduction A Energie // Dans La Foret De Ma Memoire // Atma Classique
Woody Herman (theme for today) // Early Autumn // Very Best Of... RCA
September 16th, 2015
We started in Australia today with the Sydney Jazz Orchestra, and than moved on to a new album by bassist John Hebert with an interesting vocalist. Canadian groups led by Nick Fraser and Wayne Horvitz, the groups Waxwing and 5 After 4, a new release by vocalist Cecile McLorin Salvant, bari player Brian Landrus, pianist Satoko Fujii and more. The historical segment was an early Gerry Mulligan/Chet Baker Quartet. A world wide voyage today, as noted.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Sydney Jazz Orchestra // Impressions // Nothing Personal // ABC
John Hebert // September Song // Rambling Confessions // Sunnyside
Nick Fraser* // Too Many Continents // Too Many Continents // Clean Feed
Wayne Horvitz* // All Weather Is Yours No Matter How Vulgar (Fairfield) // Some Places Are Forever Afternoon (11 Places For Richard Hugo) //
Wayne Horvitz* // The Beautiful Wives (Missoula Softball Tournament) // Some Places Are Forever Afternoon (11 Places For Richard Hugo) //
Chris Gestrin/Bernie Arai* // Clouds Appear To Form A Fence // Wabi // Phonometrograph
Chris Gestrin/Bernie Arai* // Window Pane // Wabi // Phonometrograph
Brian Landrus // It Comes Together At The End // The Deep Below // BlueLand Records
Brian Landrus // Just A Fading Memory // The Deep Below // BlueLand Records
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Frenesi // Gerry Mulligan Quartet // PJLP 1
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Freeway // Gerry Mulligan Quartet // PJLP 1
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Soft Shoe // Gerry Mulligan Quartet // PJLP 1
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Aren't You Glad You're You // Gerry Mulligan Quartet // PJLP 1
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Bernie's Tune // Gerry Mulligan Quartet // PJLP 1
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Walkin' Shoes // Gerry Mulligan Quartet // PJLP 1
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Nights At The turntable // Gerry Mulligan Quartet // PJLP 1
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Lullaby Of The Leaves // Gerry Mulligan Quartet // PJLP 1
David Berkman // Deep High Wide Sky // Old And New Friends // Palmetto
David Berkman // Strange Attractions Then Birds // Old And New Friends // Palmetto
Satoko Fujii // Centrifugal Force // Yamiyo Ni Karasu // Libra
Cecile McLorin Salvant // Something's Coming // For One To Love // Mack Avenue
Waxwing* // Snow blind // A Bowl Of Sixty Taxidermists // Songlines
Waxwing* // Interlude #1 // A Bowl Of Sixty Taxidermists // Songlines
Waxwing* // Dune // A Bowl Of Sixty Taxidermists // Songlines
5 After 4* // The Constellation // Fragrance Of Change // Vito Rezza
James Greening // Mossman // No Job Too Small // Rufus
James Greening // The Serpent // No Job Too Small // Rufus
James Greening // Don's Esky // No Job Too Small // Rufus
We started in Australia today with the Sydney Jazz Orchestra, and than moved on to a new album by bassist John Hebert with an interesting vocalist. Canadian groups led by Nick Fraser and Wayne Horvitz, the groups Waxwing and 5 After 4, a new release by vocalist Cecile McLorin Salvant, bari player Brian Landrus, pianist Satoko Fujii and more. The historical segment was an early Gerry Mulligan/Chet Baker Quartet. A world wide voyage today, as noted.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Sydney Jazz Orchestra // Impressions // Nothing Personal // ABC
John Hebert // September Song // Rambling Confessions // Sunnyside
Nick Fraser* // Too Many Continents // Too Many Continents // Clean Feed
Wayne Horvitz* // All Weather Is Yours No Matter How Vulgar (Fairfield) // Some Places Are Forever Afternoon (11 Places For Richard Hugo) //
Wayne Horvitz* // The Beautiful Wives (Missoula Softball Tournament) // Some Places Are Forever Afternoon (11 Places For Richard Hugo) //
Chris Gestrin/Bernie Arai* // Clouds Appear To Form A Fence // Wabi // Phonometrograph
Chris Gestrin/Bernie Arai* // Window Pane // Wabi // Phonometrograph
Brian Landrus // It Comes Together At The End // The Deep Below // BlueLand Records
Brian Landrus // Just A Fading Memory // The Deep Below // BlueLand Records
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Frenesi // Gerry Mulligan Quartet // PJLP 1
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Freeway // Gerry Mulligan Quartet // PJLP 1
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Soft Shoe // Gerry Mulligan Quartet // PJLP 1
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Aren't You Glad You're You // Gerry Mulligan Quartet // PJLP 1
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Bernie's Tune // Gerry Mulligan Quartet // PJLP 1
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Walkin' Shoes // Gerry Mulligan Quartet // PJLP 1
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Nights At The turntable // Gerry Mulligan Quartet // PJLP 1
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Lullaby Of The Leaves // Gerry Mulligan Quartet // PJLP 1
David Berkman // Deep High Wide Sky // Old And New Friends // Palmetto
David Berkman // Strange Attractions Then Birds // Old And New Friends // Palmetto
Satoko Fujii // Centrifugal Force // Yamiyo Ni Karasu // Libra
Cecile McLorin Salvant // Something's Coming // For One To Love // Mack Avenue
Waxwing* // Snow blind // A Bowl Of Sixty Taxidermists // Songlines
Waxwing* // Interlude #1 // A Bowl Of Sixty Taxidermists // Songlines
Waxwing* // Dune // A Bowl Of Sixty Taxidermists // Songlines
5 After 4* // The Constellation // Fragrance Of Change // Vito Rezza
James Greening // Mossman // No Job Too Small // Rufus
James Greening // The Serpent // No Job Too Small // Rufus
James Greening // Don's Esky // No Job Too Small // Rufus
September 9th, 2015
As usual, some of the best in the world of contemporary jazz today. And a big thank you to Colin Smith for filling in so ably for the last three weeks. His playlists are below. Today had saxophonist Charles Lloyd, pianist John Escreet, drummer Antonio Sanchez, Canadian guitarist Reg Schwager, the groups Monsoon., Cordame, and JAGG and more. The historical segment was part of a classic 1956 suite by Duke Ellington referencing the Stratford Festival and Shakespearian plays. All as listed here.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Charles Lloyd // River // Wild Man Dance // Blue Note
Reg Schwager* // Four Eyes Part 1 // Delphinus // Jazz From Rant
Reg Schwager* // Four Eyes Part 2 // Delphinus // Jazz From Rant
Monsoon* // Python's Tendency // Mandala // Indie
Monsoon* // Celestial Oceans // Mandala // Indie
John Escreet // Part IV // Sound, Space And Structure // Sunnyside
John Escreet // Part IX // Sound, Space And Structure // Sunnyside
Keith Jarrett // Part I // Creation // ECM
Antonio Sanchez // Nar-This // Three Times Three // Camjazz
Composers' Orchestra Berlin // Belphegor // Free Range Music // Jazzhausmusik
Composers' Orchestra Berlin // Oracao // Free Range Music // Jazzhausmusik
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Such Sweet Thunder // Such Sweet Thunder // Columbia
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Sonnet for Caesar // Such Sweet Thunder // Columbia
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Sonnet to Hank Cinq // Such Sweet Thunder // Columbia
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Sonnet In Search Of A Moor // Such Sweet Thunder // Columbia
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // The Telecasters // Such Sweet Thunder // Columbia
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Up And Down, Up And Down... // Such Sweet Thunder // Columbia
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Sonnet for Sister Kate // Such Sweet Thunder // Columbia
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // The Star-Crossed Lovers // Such Sweet Thunder // Columbia
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // Osiris // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // Jardin Aquatique // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Geraldo Henriques Bulhoes // Tempo Bom // Quasar // Indie
Geraldo Henriques Bulhoes // Ufo // Quasar // Indie
JAGG* // Wellington By Night // Mercure // Effendi
As usual, some of the best in the world of contemporary jazz today. And a big thank you to Colin Smith for filling in so ably for the last three weeks. His playlists are below. Today had saxophonist Charles Lloyd, pianist John Escreet, drummer Antonio Sanchez, Canadian guitarist Reg Schwager, the groups Monsoon., Cordame, and JAGG and more. The historical segment was part of a classic 1956 suite by Duke Ellington referencing the Stratford Festival and Shakespearian plays. All as listed here.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Charles Lloyd // River // Wild Man Dance // Blue Note
Reg Schwager* // Four Eyes Part 1 // Delphinus // Jazz From Rant
Reg Schwager* // Four Eyes Part 2 // Delphinus // Jazz From Rant
Monsoon* // Python's Tendency // Mandala // Indie
Monsoon* // Celestial Oceans // Mandala // Indie
John Escreet // Part IV // Sound, Space And Structure // Sunnyside
John Escreet // Part IX // Sound, Space And Structure // Sunnyside
Keith Jarrett // Part I // Creation // ECM
Antonio Sanchez // Nar-This // Three Times Three // Camjazz
Composers' Orchestra Berlin // Belphegor // Free Range Music // Jazzhausmusik
Composers' Orchestra Berlin // Oracao // Free Range Music // Jazzhausmusik
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Such Sweet Thunder // Such Sweet Thunder // Columbia
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Sonnet for Caesar // Such Sweet Thunder // Columbia
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Sonnet to Hank Cinq // Such Sweet Thunder // Columbia
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Sonnet In Search Of A Moor // Such Sweet Thunder // Columbia
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // The Telecasters // Such Sweet Thunder // Columbia
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Up And Down, Up And Down... // Such Sweet Thunder // Columbia
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Sonnet for Sister Kate // Such Sweet Thunder // Columbia
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // The Star-Crossed Lovers // Such Sweet Thunder // Columbia
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // Osiris // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // Jardin Aquatique // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Geraldo Henriques Bulhoes // Tempo Bom // Quasar // Indie
Geraldo Henriques Bulhoes // Ufo // Quasar // Indie
JAGG* // Wellington By Night // Mercure // Effendi
September 2nd playlist (Colin Smith hosting)
Tim Berne’s Snakeoil // OC/DC // Shadow Man // ECM
See Through Trio* // Tiny Spirits Lifting // Parallel Lights // Woods and Waters
See Through Trio* // Thirteen Months Long // Parallel Lights // Woods and Waters
See Through Trio* // Inside Chance // Parallel Lights // Woods and Waters
Bley/Sheppard/Swallow/Drummond // Hip Hop // The Lost Chords // WATT Works/ECM
Ornette Coleman // Peace // The Shape of Jazz to Come // Atlantic
Sandy Evans Trio // Peace on Earth // Not in the Mood // Newmarket Music
Andréa Petrity* // P.M.S. // It’s About Time // self-released
Andréa Petrity* // It’s About Time // It’s About Time // self-released
Christine Jensen (featured artist)
Christine Jensen* // Camel Trot // Collage // Effendi
Christine Jensen* // Just Last Week // A Shorter Distance // Effendi
Christine Jensen* // Look Left // Look Left // Effendi
Christine Jensen Jazz Orchestra* // Tumbledown // Habitat // Justin Time
Tabassian/Martel/Tabassian* // Kirkland, 29km // Masafat // Ambiances Magnétiques
Tabassian/Martel/Tabassian* // Casselman, 146km // Masafat // Ambiances Magnétiques
Tabassian/Martel/Tabassian* // Ottawa, 199km // Masafat // Ambiances Magnétiques
Jack DeJohnette // Museum of Time // Made in Chicago // ECM
Keith Price Trio* // Meditation // Live at 101.5 UMFM // self-released
Keith Price Trio* // Khan // Live at 101.5 UMFM // self-released
Baptiste Trotignon // Dust // Solo // Effendi
Tim Berne’s Snakeoil // OC/DC // Shadow Man // ECM
See Through Trio* // Tiny Spirits Lifting // Parallel Lights // Woods and Waters
See Through Trio* // Thirteen Months Long // Parallel Lights // Woods and Waters
See Through Trio* // Inside Chance // Parallel Lights // Woods and Waters
Bley/Sheppard/Swallow/Drummond // Hip Hop // The Lost Chords // WATT Works/ECM
Ornette Coleman // Peace // The Shape of Jazz to Come // Atlantic
Sandy Evans Trio // Peace on Earth // Not in the Mood // Newmarket Music
Andréa Petrity* // P.M.S. // It’s About Time // self-released
Andréa Petrity* // It’s About Time // It’s About Time // self-released
Christine Jensen (featured artist)
Christine Jensen* // Camel Trot // Collage // Effendi
Christine Jensen* // Just Last Week // A Shorter Distance // Effendi
Christine Jensen* // Look Left // Look Left // Effendi
Christine Jensen Jazz Orchestra* // Tumbledown // Habitat // Justin Time
Tabassian/Martel/Tabassian* // Kirkland, 29km // Masafat // Ambiances Magnétiques
Tabassian/Martel/Tabassian* // Casselman, 146km // Masafat // Ambiances Magnétiques
Tabassian/Martel/Tabassian* // Ottawa, 199km // Masafat // Ambiances Magnétiques
Jack DeJohnette // Museum of Time // Made in Chicago // ECM
Keith Price Trio* // Meditation // Live at 101.5 UMFM // self-released
Keith Price Trio* // Khan // Live at 101.5 UMFM // self-released
Baptiste Trotignon // Dust // Solo // Effendi
August 26th playlist (Colin Smith hosting)
Lester Young // On the Sunny Side of the Street // Jazz Masters 30 // Verve
Intakto* // Nocturno sin Patria // Todavía // Justin Time
Marco Castillo* // Farofa da Boa // Trip to Brazil // Brazilian Beats
Tania Maria // Yatra-Tá // Piquant // Concord
André Leroux* // Ejecta // Synchronie-Cités // Effendi
André Leroux* // Satiété Distincte // Synchronie-Cités // Effendi
André Leroux* // Tom Petit Tom Moriss // Synchronie-Cités // Effendi
Rebecca Coupe Franks // Stranger on the Subway // Two Oceans // self-released
Rebecca Coupe Franks // Urgent Need // Two Oceans // self-released
Kris Davis (featured artist)
Kris Davis* // Prairie Eyes // Rye Eclipse // Fresh Sound New Talent
Paradoxical Frog* // Paradoxical Frog // Paradoxical Frog // Clean Feed
Kris Davis* // Pi Is Irrational // Capricorn Climber // Clean Feed
Kris Davis Infrasound* // Whirly Swirly // Save Your Breath // Clean Feed
Dinah Washington // Blow Top Blues // Low Down Blues // Hallmark
Carmen Lundy // Something to Believe In // Something to Believe In // Justin Time
José James // God Bless the Child // Yesterday I Had the Blues // Blue Note
Keith Price Double Quartet* // Cemetery Scene // The Keith Price Double Quartet // self-released
Mary Halvorson Septet // Smiles of Great Men (No. 34) // Illusionary Sea // Firehouse 12
John Coltrane // Alabama // The Very Best of John Coltrane // Verve
Dave Holland Sextet // Equality // Pass It On // Dare2
Wadada Leo Smith // Medgar Evers: A Love-Voice of a Thousand Years Journey for Liberty and Justice // Ten Freedom Summers // Cuneiform
Lester Young // On the Sunny Side of the Street // Jazz Masters 30 // Verve
Intakto* // Nocturno sin Patria // Todavía // Justin Time
Marco Castillo* // Farofa da Boa // Trip to Brazil // Brazilian Beats
Tania Maria // Yatra-Tá // Piquant // Concord
André Leroux* // Ejecta // Synchronie-Cités // Effendi
André Leroux* // Satiété Distincte // Synchronie-Cités // Effendi
André Leroux* // Tom Petit Tom Moriss // Synchronie-Cités // Effendi
Rebecca Coupe Franks // Stranger on the Subway // Two Oceans // self-released
Rebecca Coupe Franks // Urgent Need // Two Oceans // self-released
Kris Davis (featured artist)
Kris Davis* // Prairie Eyes // Rye Eclipse // Fresh Sound New Talent
Paradoxical Frog* // Paradoxical Frog // Paradoxical Frog // Clean Feed
Kris Davis* // Pi Is Irrational // Capricorn Climber // Clean Feed
Kris Davis Infrasound* // Whirly Swirly // Save Your Breath // Clean Feed
Dinah Washington // Blow Top Blues // Low Down Blues // Hallmark
Carmen Lundy // Something to Believe In // Something to Believe In // Justin Time
José James // God Bless the Child // Yesterday I Had the Blues // Blue Note
Keith Price Double Quartet* // Cemetery Scene // The Keith Price Double Quartet // self-released
Mary Halvorson Septet // Smiles of Great Men (No. 34) // Illusionary Sea // Firehouse 12
John Coltrane // Alabama // The Very Best of John Coltrane // Verve
Dave Holland Sextet // Equality // Pass It On // Dare2
Wadada Leo Smith // Medgar Evers: A Love-Voice of a Thousand Years Journey for Liberty and Justice // Ten Freedom Summers // Cuneiform
August 19th playlist (Colin Smith hosting)
Miles Davis // Summer Night // Seven Steps to Heaven // Columbia/Legacy
Quadro Nuevo // Our Spanish Love Song // Luna Rossa // Justin Time
Cordâme* // Habanera 11 // Cordâme // Malasartes/Dame
Gypsophilia* // Insomniac’s Dream // Night Swimming // Forward Music Group
Keith Price Trio* // Kejick // Live at 101.5 UMFM // self-released
Curtis Nowosad* // Dialectics // Dialectics // Cellar Live
Marcus Miller // I Can’t Breathe // Afrodeezia // Blue Note
Marcus Miller // Hylife // Afrodeezia // Blue Note
Matana Roberts // All Is Written // COIN COIN Chapter Three: river run thee // Constellation Drip Audio label (featured artist)
Tony Wilson* // Max & Cosmo // Horse’s Dream // Drip Audio
François Houle* // Song F // Aerials // Drip Audio
Jesse Zubot* // Nootropics // Dementia // Drip Audio
Ratchet Orchestra* // Winnow // Hemlock // Drip Audio
Peggy Lee Band* // Path of a Smile // Invitation // Drip Audio
Subtle Lip Can* // Toss Filler Here // Reflective Drime // Drip Audio
Jazz Mandolin Project // Spiders // Xenoblast // Blue Note
Tineke Postma // Adagio 13 // The Traveller // Et’cetera Now
Tineke Postma // The Man Who Stared at Coats // The Dawn of Light // Challenger
Autorickshaw* // Saraswati // Four Higher // Talla-Wallah
Autorickshaw* // Heavy Traffic // So the Journey Goes // Talla-Wallah
Buyu Ambroise // Konbit Zaka // Blues in Red // Justin Time
Buyu Ambroise // Minis Azaka // Blues in Red // Justin Time
Marilyn Lerner & Sonny Greenwich* // Special Angel // Special Angel // CBC
Oliver Gannon & Bill Coon* // Sassy // Two Much More! // Cellar Live
Miles Davis // Summer Night // Seven Steps to Heaven // Columbia/Legacy
Quadro Nuevo // Our Spanish Love Song // Luna Rossa // Justin Time
Cordâme* // Habanera 11 // Cordâme // Malasartes/Dame
Gypsophilia* // Insomniac’s Dream // Night Swimming // Forward Music Group
Keith Price Trio* // Kejick // Live at 101.5 UMFM // self-released
Curtis Nowosad* // Dialectics // Dialectics // Cellar Live
Marcus Miller // I Can’t Breathe // Afrodeezia // Blue Note
Marcus Miller // Hylife // Afrodeezia // Blue Note
Matana Roberts // All Is Written // COIN COIN Chapter Three: river run thee // Constellation Drip Audio label (featured artist)
Tony Wilson* // Max & Cosmo // Horse’s Dream // Drip Audio
François Houle* // Song F // Aerials // Drip Audio
Jesse Zubot* // Nootropics // Dementia // Drip Audio
Ratchet Orchestra* // Winnow // Hemlock // Drip Audio
Peggy Lee Band* // Path of a Smile // Invitation // Drip Audio
Subtle Lip Can* // Toss Filler Here // Reflective Drime // Drip Audio
Jazz Mandolin Project // Spiders // Xenoblast // Blue Note
Tineke Postma // Adagio 13 // The Traveller // Et’cetera Now
Tineke Postma // The Man Who Stared at Coats // The Dawn of Light // Challenger
Autorickshaw* // Saraswati // Four Higher // Talla-Wallah
Autorickshaw* // Heavy Traffic // So the Journey Goes // Talla-Wallah
Buyu Ambroise // Konbit Zaka // Blues in Red // Justin Time
Buyu Ambroise // Minis Azaka // Blues in Red // Justin Time
Marilyn Lerner & Sonny Greenwich* // Special Angel // Special Angel // CBC
Oliver Gannon & Bill Coon* // Sassy // Two Much More! // Cellar Live
August 12th, 2015
Some fine music today for an August morning. Saxophonist Michael Blake to start, and then a new album by pianist Wayne Horvitz, pianist and leader Satoko fiujji and her new band Tobira, bari player Brian Landrus, vibist Chris Dingman, a Canadian group called Waxwing, a pretty out there track by Tim Berne and Snakeoil, lots more. My historical segment is a classic album from 1961 by Oliver Nelson called The Blues And The Abstract Truth. The world of jazz is full of surprises, and some of them are listed here.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Michael Blake // The Ambassadors // Tiddy Boom // Sunnyside
Wayne Horvitz* // You Drink Until You Are Mayor (Dixon) // Some Places Are Forever Afternoon (11 Places For Richard Hugo) // Songlines
Wayne Horvitz* // Nothing Dies As Slowly As A Scene (Death Of The Kapowsin Tavern) // Some Places Are Forever Afternoon (11 Places For Richard Hugo) // Songlines
Satoko Fujii // Run After A Shadow // Yamiyo Ni Karasu // Libra
Brian Landrus // Fields Of Zava // The Deep Below // BlueLand Records
Brian Landrus // Giant Steps // The Deep Below // BlueLand Records
Brian Landrus // Will She Ever Know // The Deep Below // BlueLand Records
David Berkman // Past Progressive // Old And New Friends // Palmetto
Chris Dingman // Plea // The Subliminal And The Sublime // Inner Arts Initiative
Chris Dingman // The Pinnacles // The Subliminal And The Sublime // Inner Arts Initiative
Waxwing* // Ponderosa // A Bowl Of Sixty Taxidermists // Songlines
Waxwing* // For Claude // A Bowl Of Sixty Taxidermists // Songlines
Oliver Nelson (historical segment) // Stolen Moments // The Blues And The Abstract Truth // Impulse
Oliver Nelson (historical segment) // Cascades // The Blues And The Abstract Truth // Impulse
Oliver Nelson (historical segment) // Yearning // The Blues And The Abstract Truth // Impulse
5 After 4* // Alchemy // Fragrance Of Change // Vito Rezza
5 After 4* // Chick's Webb // Fragrance Of Change // Vito Rezza
Tim Berne // False Impressions // You've Been Watching Me // ECM
Yves Leveille* // Filiation // Quantique // FND
Yves Leveille* // Incandescent // Quantique // FND
Some fine music today for an August morning. Saxophonist Michael Blake to start, and then a new album by pianist Wayne Horvitz, pianist and leader Satoko fiujji and her new band Tobira, bari player Brian Landrus, vibist Chris Dingman, a Canadian group called Waxwing, a pretty out there track by Tim Berne and Snakeoil, lots more. My historical segment is a classic album from 1961 by Oliver Nelson called The Blues And The Abstract Truth. The world of jazz is full of surprises, and some of them are listed here.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Michael Blake // The Ambassadors // Tiddy Boom // Sunnyside
Wayne Horvitz* // You Drink Until You Are Mayor (Dixon) // Some Places Are Forever Afternoon (11 Places For Richard Hugo) // Songlines
Wayne Horvitz* // Nothing Dies As Slowly As A Scene (Death Of The Kapowsin Tavern) // Some Places Are Forever Afternoon (11 Places For Richard Hugo) // Songlines
Satoko Fujii // Run After A Shadow // Yamiyo Ni Karasu // Libra
Brian Landrus // Fields Of Zava // The Deep Below // BlueLand Records
Brian Landrus // Giant Steps // The Deep Below // BlueLand Records
Brian Landrus // Will She Ever Know // The Deep Below // BlueLand Records
David Berkman // Past Progressive // Old And New Friends // Palmetto
Chris Dingman // Plea // The Subliminal And The Sublime // Inner Arts Initiative
Chris Dingman // The Pinnacles // The Subliminal And The Sublime // Inner Arts Initiative
Waxwing* // Ponderosa // A Bowl Of Sixty Taxidermists // Songlines
Waxwing* // For Claude // A Bowl Of Sixty Taxidermists // Songlines
Oliver Nelson (historical segment) // Stolen Moments // The Blues And The Abstract Truth // Impulse
Oliver Nelson (historical segment) // Cascades // The Blues And The Abstract Truth // Impulse
Oliver Nelson (historical segment) // Yearning // The Blues And The Abstract Truth // Impulse
5 After 4* // Alchemy // Fragrance Of Change // Vito Rezza
5 After 4* // Chick's Webb // Fragrance Of Change // Vito Rezza
Tim Berne // False Impressions // You've Been Watching Me // ECM
Yves Leveille* // Filiation // Quantique // FND
Yves Leveille* // Incandescent // Quantique // FND
August 5th, 2015
As always, lots of new material today, ranging from trumpeter Dave Douglas, a guitarist named Geraldo Henriques Bulhoes, Canadians like drummer Tyler Hornby, Pugs And Crows, guitarist Tony Wilson. Another track from the fine new release by Maria Schneider's Orchestra, and a gentle track by bassist Charlie Haden and pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba.. The historical segment was classic Charles Mingus from the 1959 album Mingus Ah Um. Here's the full list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Geraldo Henriques Bulhoes // Quasar // Quasar // Indie
Geraldo Henriques Bulhoes // Melhor de 8 // Quasar // Indie
John Hollenbeck // True Colors // Songs We Like A Lot // Sunnyside
Dave Douglas // Etiquette // High Risk // Greenleaf
Dave Douglas // First Things // High Risk // Greenleaf
Dave Douglas // High Risk // High Risk // Greenleaf
Charlie Haden/Gonzalo Rubalcaba // My Love And I // Tokyo Adagio // Impulse
Tyler Hornby* // Fringe Binge // Launch // Chronograph
Tyler Hornby* // Blues Launch // Launch // Chronograph
Tony Wilson* // The Long Walk // A Day's Life // Drip Audio
Tony Wilson* // It's About Time // A Day's Life // Drip Audio
Charles Mingus (historical segment) // Better Git It In Your Soul // Mingus Ah Um // Columbia
Charles Mingus (historical segment) // Goodbye Porkpie Hat // Mingus Ah Um // Columbia
Charles Mingus (historical segment) // Boogie Stop Shuffle // Mingus Ah Um // Columbia
Charles Mingus (historical segment) // Fables Of Faubus // Mingus Ah Um // Columbia
Michael Bates // Bean // Northern Spy // Stereoscopic
Michael Bates // Wingnut // Northern Spy // Stereoscopic
Maria Schneider // The Monarch And The Milkweed // The Thompson Fields // ArtistShare
Pugs And Crows* // 7 Even // Everyone Knows Everyone // Indie
Pugs And Crows* // Sloppy Slaughter // Everyone Knows Everyone // Indie
Andy Sheppard // Origin Of Species // Surrounded By Sea // ECM
Andy Sheppard // They Aren't Perfect And Neither Am I // Surrounded By Sea // ECM
As always, lots of new material today, ranging from trumpeter Dave Douglas, a guitarist named Geraldo Henriques Bulhoes, Canadians like drummer Tyler Hornby, Pugs And Crows, guitarist Tony Wilson. Another track from the fine new release by Maria Schneider's Orchestra, and a gentle track by bassist Charlie Haden and pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba.. The historical segment was classic Charles Mingus from the 1959 album Mingus Ah Um. Here's the full list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Geraldo Henriques Bulhoes // Quasar // Quasar // Indie
Geraldo Henriques Bulhoes // Melhor de 8 // Quasar // Indie
John Hollenbeck // True Colors // Songs We Like A Lot // Sunnyside
Dave Douglas // Etiquette // High Risk // Greenleaf
Dave Douglas // First Things // High Risk // Greenleaf
Dave Douglas // High Risk // High Risk // Greenleaf
Charlie Haden/Gonzalo Rubalcaba // My Love And I // Tokyo Adagio // Impulse
Tyler Hornby* // Fringe Binge // Launch // Chronograph
Tyler Hornby* // Blues Launch // Launch // Chronograph
Tony Wilson* // The Long Walk // A Day's Life // Drip Audio
Tony Wilson* // It's About Time // A Day's Life // Drip Audio
Charles Mingus (historical segment) // Better Git It In Your Soul // Mingus Ah Um // Columbia
Charles Mingus (historical segment) // Goodbye Porkpie Hat // Mingus Ah Um // Columbia
Charles Mingus (historical segment) // Boogie Stop Shuffle // Mingus Ah Um // Columbia
Charles Mingus (historical segment) // Fables Of Faubus // Mingus Ah Um // Columbia
Michael Bates // Bean // Northern Spy // Stereoscopic
Michael Bates // Wingnut // Northern Spy // Stereoscopic
Maria Schneider // The Monarch And The Milkweed // The Thompson Fields // ArtistShare
Pugs And Crows* // 7 Even // Everyone Knows Everyone // Indie
Pugs And Crows* // Sloppy Slaughter // Everyone Knows Everyone // Indie
Andy Sheppard // Origin Of Species // Surrounded By Sea // ECM
Andy Sheppard // They Aren't Perfect And Neither Am I // Surrounded By Sea // ECM
July 29th, 2015 (Show number 786)
A summer theme from Miles Davis today that pointed to the historical segment later - Porgy And Bess - the classic album with Miles and Gil Evans. Other than that, the usual variety was evident, with several quite experimental tracks from people like Canadian born pianist Kris Davis and alto player Rob Mazurek. The Bad Plus started the show, with others including a new cd by pianist Kenny Werner, drummer Jerry Granelli, local guitarist Keith Price, the band Myriad 3, Chick Corea to end, and lots more. Here's the list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Miles Davis // Summertime (theme for the day) // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
The Bad Plus // Self Serve // Inevitable Western // The Bad Plus
The Bad Plus // You Will Lose All Fear // Inevitable Western // The Bad Plus
Marianne Trudel* // .. En Apesantuer // Dans La Foret De Ma Memoire // Atma Classique
Marianne Trudel* // ...La Vie Commence Ici // Dans La Foret De Ma Memoire // Atma Classique
Kris Davis // Whirly Swirly // Save Your Breath // Clean Feed
Kenny Werner // In Your Own Sweet Way // The Melody // Pirouet
Rob Mazurek // Collections Of Time (Sardinia) // Galactic Parables Vol. 1 // Cuneiform
Andre Leroux* // Undertaking // Synchronie-Cites // Effendi
Andre Leroux* // Serie Noire // Synchronie-Cites // Effendi
Miles Davis (historical segment) // The Buzzard Song // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Bess You Is My Woman Now // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Gone // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Gone, Gone, Gone // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Prayer (Oh Doctor Jesus) // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // There's A Boat That's Leaving Soon For New York // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Keith Price* // Khan // ...Trio at UMFM // Indie
Keith Price* // Hello Brooklyn // ...Trio at UMFM // Indie
Jerry Granelli* // Prologue // What I Hear Now // Addo
Jerry Granelli* // The Swamp // What I Hear Now // Addo
Myriad 3* // The Where // The Where // Alma
Myriad 3* // Little Lentil // The Where // Alma
Liberty Ship // Southern Light // The Wide Open Suite & Noises At Sea // Eclipse
Liberty Ship // Night Glide // The Wide Open Suite & Noises At Sea // Eclipse
Chick Corea // Spain // Trilogy // Concord
A summer theme from Miles Davis today that pointed to the historical segment later - Porgy And Bess - the classic album with Miles and Gil Evans. Other than that, the usual variety was evident, with several quite experimental tracks from people like Canadian born pianist Kris Davis and alto player Rob Mazurek. The Bad Plus started the show, with others including a new cd by pianist Kenny Werner, drummer Jerry Granelli, local guitarist Keith Price, the band Myriad 3, Chick Corea to end, and lots more. Here's the list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Miles Davis // Summertime (theme for the day) // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
The Bad Plus // Self Serve // Inevitable Western // The Bad Plus
The Bad Plus // You Will Lose All Fear // Inevitable Western // The Bad Plus
Marianne Trudel* // .. En Apesantuer // Dans La Foret De Ma Memoire // Atma Classique
Marianne Trudel* // ...La Vie Commence Ici // Dans La Foret De Ma Memoire // Atma Classique
Kris Davis // Whirly Swirly // Save Your Breath // Clean Feed
Kenny Werner // In Your Own Sweet Way // The Melody // Pirouet
Rob Mazurek // Collections Of Time (Sardinia) // Galactic Parables Vol. 1 // Cuneiform
Andre Leroux* // Undertaking // Synchronie-Cites // Effendi
Andre Leroux* // Serie Noire // Synchronie-Cites // Effendi
Miles Davis (historical segment) // The Buzzard Song // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Bess You Is My Woman Now // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Gone // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Gone, Gone, Gone // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Prayer (Oh Doctor Jesus) // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // There's A Boat That's Leaving Soon For New York // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Keith Price* // Khan // ...Trio at UMFM // Indie
Keith Price* // Hello Brooklyn // ...Trio at UMFM // Indie
Jerry Granelli* // Prologue // What I Hear Now // Addo
Jerry Granelli* // The Swamp // What I Hear Now // Addo
Myriad 3* // The Where // The Where // Alma
Myriad 3* // Little Lentil // The Where // Alma
Liberty Ship // Southern Light // The Wide Open Suite & Noises At Sea // Eclipse
Liberty Ship // Night Glide // The Wide Open Suite & Noises At Sea // Eclipse
Chick Corea // Spain // Trilogy // Concord
July 22nd, 2015
A different version of the theme to start today. Then, as usual, lots of new music across the jazz range - Canadian group Waxwing and a new Wayne Horvitz, a dandy recent release by pianist John Escreet, vibist Chris Dingman with his second album as leader, guitarist Joel Harrison, Canadian born saxophonist Michael Blake, and more. The historical segment was perhaps the most important release by Alice Coltrane from 1971. Lots of variety for a lovely summer day.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
George Roberts* // Voyage (Theme version for today) // Tribute // Jazz Focus
Waxwing* // A Bowl Of Sixty Taxidermists // A Bowl Of Sixty Taxidermists // Songlines
Waxwing* // For Ross // A Bowl Of Sixty Taxidermists // Songlines
Chris Dingman // ...Tectonic Plates // The Subliminal And The Sublime // Inner Arts Initiative
Chris Dingman // ...Voices Of The Ancients // The Subliminal And The Sublime // Inner Arts Initiative
Wayne Horvitz* // Money Or A Story (The Milltown Union Bar) // Some Places Are Forever Afternoon (11 Places For Richard Hugo) // Songlines
Wayne Horvitz* // Those Who Remain Are The Worst (Three Stops To Ten Sleep) // Some Places Are Forever Afternoon (11 Places For Richard Hugo) // Songlines
John Escreet // ...Part I // Sound, Space And Structure // Sunnyside
John Escreet // ...Part II // Sound, Space And Structure // Sunnyside
John Escreet // ...Part III // Sound, Space And Structure // Sunnyside
David Berkman // Tribute // Old And New Friends // Palmetto
David Berkman // No Blues No Really No Blues // Old And New Friends // Palmetto
Alice Coltrane (historical segment) // Hare Krishna // Universal Consciousness // Impulse
Alice Coltrane (historical segment) // Sita Ram // Universal Consciousness // Impulse
Alice Coltrane (historical segment) // The Ankh Of Amen-Ra // Universal Consciousness // Impulse
Joel Harrison // An Elephant In Igor's Yard // Spirit House // Whirlwind
Joel Harrison // Old Friends // Spirit House // Whirlwind
BADBADNOTGOOD* // Triangle // III // Innovative Leisure
BADBADNOTGOOD* // Can't Leave The Night // III // Innovative Leisure
Brian Landrus // Fly // The Deep Below // BlueLand Records
Brian Landrus // Sophisticated Lady // The Deep Below // BlueLand Records
Michael Blake // Skinny Dip // Tiddy Boom // Sunnyside
Michael Blake // Tiddy Boom // Tiddy Boom // Sunnyside
The Bad Plus Joshua Redman // Silence Is The Question // The Bad Plus Joshua Redman // Nonesuch
Adam Rogers/David Binney // Introspection // R&B // Criss Cross
A different version of the theme to start today. Then, as usual, lots of new music across the jazz range - Canadian group Waxwing and a new Wayne Horvitz, a dandy recent release by pianist John Escreet, vibist Chris Dingman with his second album as leader, guitarist Joel Harrison, Canadian born saxophonist Michael Blake, and more. The historical segment was perhaps the most important release by Alice Coltrane from 1971. Lots of variety for a lovely summer day.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
George Roberts* // Voyage (Theme version for today) // Tribute // Jazz Focus
Waxwing* // A Bowl Of Sixty Taxidermists // A Bowl Of Sixty Taxidermists // Songlines
Waxwing* // For Ross // A Bowl Of Sixty Taxidermists // Songlines
Chris Dingman // ...Tectonic Plates // The Subliminal And The Sublime // Inner Arts Initiative
Chris Dingman // ...Voices Of The Ancients // The Subliminal And The Sublime // Inner Arts Initiative
Wayne Horvitz* // Money Or A Story (The Milltown Union Bar) // Some Places Are Forever Afternoon (11 Places For Richard Hugo) // Songlines
Wayne Horvitz* // Those Who Remain Are The Worst (Three Stops To Ten Sleep) // Some Places Are Forever Afternoon (11 Places For Richard Hugo) // Songlines
John Escreet // ...Part I // Sound, Space And Structure // Sunnyside
John Escreet // ...Part II // Sound, Space And Structure // Sunnyside
John Escreet // ...Part III // Sound, Space And Structure // Sunnyside
David Berkman // Tribute // Old And New Friends // Palmetto
David Berkman // No Blues No Really No Blues // Old And New Friends // Palmetto
Alice Coltrane (historical segment) // Hare Krishna // Universal Consciousness // Impulse
Alice Coltrane (historical segment) // Sita Ram // Universal Consciousness // Impulse
Alice Coltrane (historical segment) // The Ankh Of Amen-Ra // Universal Consciousness // Impulse
Joel Harrison // An Elephant In Igor's Yard // Spirit House // Whirlwind
Joel Harrison // Old Friends // Spirit House // Whirlwind
BADBADNOTGOOD* // Triangle // III // Innovative Leisure
BADBADNOTGOOD* // Can't Leave The Night // III // Innovative Leisure
Brian Landrus // Fly // The Deep Below // BlueLand Records
Brian Landrus // Sophisticated Lady // The Deep Below // BlueLand Records
Michael Blake // Skinny Dip // Tiddy Boom // Sunnyside
Michael Blake // Tiddy Boom // Tiddy Boom // Sunnyside
The Bad Plus Joshua Redman // Silence Is The Question // The Bad Plus Joshua Redman // Nonesuch
Adam Rogers/David Binney // Introspection // R&B // Criss Cross
July 15th, 2015
The usual mix of current jazz styles and sounds on this program, from Australia's Sandy Evans and Armenian born pianist Tigran Hamasyan to Canada's Robi Botos and the group Pugs And Crows, Canadian born bassist Michael Bates and Minnesotan Maria Schneider, experimental music with alto player Henry Threadgill, and lots more. The historical segment featured John Coltrane from the classic 1957 album Blue Train. Here's the whole list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Sandy Evans // Robben Island // Kapture // Rufus
Sandy Evans // Lokasvatantatrataa // Kapture // Rufus
Henry Threadgill // Tresepic (For Trombone And Tuba) // In For A Penny, In For A Pound // Pi
Maria Schneider // The Thompson Fields // The Thompson Fields // ArtistShare
Pugs And Crows* // Under Water // Everyone Knows Everyone // Indie
Robi Botos* // Close To You // Movin' Forward // A440
Robi Botos* // Unanswered // Movin' Forward // A440
Michael Bates // An Otis Theme On Curtis Changes // Northern Spy // Stereoscopic
Tigran Hamasyan // Entertain Me // Mockroot // Nonesuch
Tigran Hamasyan // The Apple Orchard In Saghmosavanq // Mockroot // Nonesuch
Tony Wilson* // Not All It's Cracked Up To Be // A Day's Life // Drip Audio
Tony Wilson* // The Laundry Room // A Day's Life // Drip Audio
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Blue Train // Blue Train // Blue Note
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Moment's Notice // Blue Train // Blue Note
Tyler Hornby* // Vibe-A-Tribe // Launch // Chronograph
Tyler Hornby* // Midnight Moment // Launch // Chronograph
Andy Sheppard // Tipping Point // Surrounded By Sea // ECM
Andy Sheppard // I Want To Vanish // Surrounded By Sea // ECM
The usual mix of current jazz styles and sounds on this program, from Australia's Sandy Evans and Armenian born pianist Tigran Hamasyan to Canada's Robi Botos and the group Pugs And Crows, Canadian born bassist Michael Bates and Minnesotan Maria Schneider, experimental music with alto player Henry Threadgill, and lots more. The historical segment featured John Coltrane from the classic 1957 album Blue Train. Here's the whole list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Sandy Evans // Robben Island // Kapture // Rufus
Sandy Evans // Lokasvatantatrataa // Kapture // Rufus
Henry Threadgill // Tresepic (For Trombone And Tuba) // In For A Penny, In For A Pound // Pi
Maria Schneider // The Thompson Fields // The Thompson Fields // ArtistShare
Pugs And Crows* // Under Water // Everyone Knows Everyone // Indie
Robi Botos* // Close To You // Movin' Forward // A440
Robi Botos* // Unanswered // Movin' Forward // A440
Michael Bates // An Otis Theme On Curtis Changes // Northern Spy // Stereoscopic
Tigran Hamasyan // Entertain Me // Mockroot // Nonesuch
Tigran Hamasyan // The Apple Orchard In Saghmosavanq // Mockroot // Nonesuch
Tony Wilson* // Not All It's Cracked Up To Be // A Day's Life // Drip Audio
Tony Wilson* // The Laundry Room // A Day's Life // Drip Audio
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Blue Train // Blue Train // Blue Note
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Moment's Notice // Blue Train // Blue Note
Tyler Hornby* // Vibe-A-Tribe // Launch // Chronograph
Tyler Hornby* // Midnight Moment // Launch // Chronograph
Andy Sheppard // Tipping Point // Surrounded By Sea // ECM
Andy Sheppard // I Want To Vanish // Surrounded By Sea // ECM
July 8th, 2015
Lots of new releases today with several large ensembles - groups from Canada, the US and Europe. Trumpeter Dave Douglas with two new cds with quite different sounds and styles, trumpeter Terence Blanchard going very electric, some gentle Charlie Haden and Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Canada's A/B Trio, Erik Hove with a track I only played partially last week, and lots more. My historical segment was the first album for Miles Davis on Columbia from 1956. In short, some of the best in the world of jazz. Here's the list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Marianne Trudel* // ...Introductione // Dans La Foret De Ma Memoire // Atma Classique
Marianne Trudel* // ...Vente Solaire // Dans La Foret De Ma Memoire // Atma Classique
Antonio Sanchez // Grids And Patterns // The Meridian Suite // Camjazz
John Hollenbeck // How Can I Keep From Singing // Songs We ike A Lot // Sunnyside
Muuixx* // Butterfly 12/Komokyo // Joyfultalk // Drip Audio
Muuixx* // Buschbabies // Joyfultalk // Drip Audio
Charlie Haden/Gonzalo Rubalcaba // The Edge Of The World // Tokyo Adagio // Impulse
Erik Hove* // Saturated Colours // Saturated Colours // Indie
Miles Davis (historical Segment) // 'Round Midnight // 'Round Midnight // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical Segment) // Ah-Leu-Cha // 'Round Midnight // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical Segment) // Bye Bye Blackbird // 'Round Midnight // Columbia
Dave Douglas // Molten Sunset // High Risk // Greenleaf
Dave Douglas // Household Item // High Risk // Greenleaf
Joe Lovano/Dave Douglas // Rower Ranger // Sound Prints // Blue Note
Maria Schneider // Home // The Thompson Fields // ArtistShare
A/B Trio* // Daytime Errands // Out West // Indie
A/B Trio* // Tuesday At Transcend // Out West // Indie
Terence Blanchard // Compared To What // Breathless // Blue Note
Benoit Delbecq // Ando // The Sixth Jump // Songlines
Benoit Delbecq // Poursuite/Drum Page // The Sixth Jump // Songlines
Lots of new releases today with several large ensembles - groups from Canada, the US and Europe. Trumpeter Dave Douglas with two new cds with quite different sounds and styles, trumpeter Terence Blanchard going very electric, some gentle Charlie Haden and Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Canada's A/B Trio, Erik Hove with a track I only played partially last week, and lots more. My historical segment was the first album for Miles Davis on Columbia from 1956. In short, some of the best in the world of jazz. Here's the list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Marianne Trudel* // ...Introductione // Dans La Foret De Ma Memoire // Atma Classique
Marianne Trudel* // ...Vente Solaire // Dans La Foret De Ma Memoire // Atma Classique
Antonio Sanchez // Grids And Patterns // The Meridian Suite // Camjazz
John Hollenbeck // How Can I Keep From Singing // Songs We ike A Lot // Sunnyside
Muuixx* // Butterfly 12/Komokyo // Joyfultalk // Drip Audio
Muuixx* // Buschbabies // Joyfultalk // Drip Audio
Charlie Haden/Gonzalo Rubalcaba // The Edge Of The World // Tokyo Adagio // Impulse
Erik Hove* // Saturated Colours // Saturated Colours // Indie
Miles Davis (historical Segment) // 'Round Midnight // 'Round Midnight // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical Segment) // Ah-Leu-Cha // 'Round Midnight // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical Segment) // Bye Bye Blackbird // 'Round Midnight // Columbia
Dave Douglas // Molten Sunset // High Risk // Greenleaf
Dave Douglas // Household Item // High Risk // Greenleaf
Joe Lovano/Dave Douglas // Rower Ranger // Sound Prints // Blue Note
Maria Schneider // Home // The Thompson Fields // ArtistShare
A/B Trio* // Daytime Errands // Out West // Indie
A/B Trio* // Tuesday At Transcend // Out West // Indie
Terence Blanchard // Compared To What // Breathless // Blue Note
Benoit Delbecq // Ando // The Sixth Jump // Songlines
Benoit Delbecq // Poursuite/Drum Page // The Sixth Jump // Songlines
July 1st, 2015
Happy Canada Day! The music today acknowledged our birthday because all the tracks featured Canadian musicians. From Edmonton teacher and guitarist Jim Head to the west coast's Pugs And Crows, Quebec's Equilibrium, Winnipeg's Keith Price, several Toronto based folks like drummers Ernesto Corvine and Jerry Granelli and lots more. My historical segment was a live album recorded in 1983 at Bourbon Street in Toronto with guitarist Lenny Breau and bassist Dave Young. Here's a tiny sample of the great range of Canadian jazz.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Jim Head* // Zoetrope // Zoetrope // Indie
Jim Head* // Pinocchio // Zoetrope // Indie
Pugs And Crows* // Long Walk // Everyone Knows Everyone 1 // indie
Pugs And Crows* // Goya Baby // Everyone Knows Everyone 1 // indie
Equilibrium* // Praha // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Eupnea // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Thalassa // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Totemic 1 // Liquid Light // Songlines
Keith Price* // Cemetery Scene // ...Double Quartet // Indie
Tyler Hornby* // Switch // Launch // Chrongraph
Tyler Hornby* // Jenny Lake // Launch // Chrongraph
Peripheral Vision* // Robbed And Ridiculed // Sheer Tryanny Of Will // Indie
Peripheral Vision* // Wiretap // Sheer Tryanny Of Will // Indie
Julie Lamontagne* // Vagabonde // Facing The Truth // Effendi
Lenny Breau/Dave Young* (historical segment) // On Green Dolphin Street // Live At Bourbon Street // True North
Lenny Breau/Dave Young* (historical segment) // Summertime // Live At Bourbon Street // True North
Lenny Breau/Dave Young* (historical segment) // All Blues // Live At Bourbon Street // True North
Ernesto Cervini* // Unnecessary Mountain // Turboprop // Anzic
Ernesto Cervini* // Red Cross // Turboprop // Anzic
Jerry Granelli* // Dance For Me // What I Hear Now // Addo
Jerry Granelli* // Another Place // What I Hear Now // Addo
Tony Wilson* // A Day's Life // A Day's Life // Drip Audio
Tony Wilson* // The Morn' In Blues // A Day's Life // Drip Audio
Erik Hove* // Saturated Colours // Saturated Colours // Indie
Happy Canada Day! The music today acknowledged our birthday because all the tracks featured Canadian musicians. From Edmonton teacher and guitarist Jim Head to the west coast's Pugs And Crows, Quebec's Equilibrium, Winnipeg's Keith Price, several Toronto based folks like drummers Ernesto Corvine and Jerry Granelli and lots more. My historical segment was a live album recorded in 1983 at Bourbon Street in Toronto with guitarist Lenny Breau and bassist Dave Young. Here's a tiny sample of the great range of Canadian jazz.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Jim Head* // Zoetrope // Zoetrope // Indie
Jim Head* // Pinocchio // Zoetrope // Indie
Pugs And Crows* // Long Walk // Everyone Knows Everyone 1 // indie
Pugs And Crows* // Goya Baby // Everyone Knows Everyone 1 // indie
Equilibrium* // Praha // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Eupnea // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Thalassa // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Totemic 1 // Liquid Light // Songlines
Keith Price* // Cemetery Scene // ...Double Quartet // Indie
Tyler Hornby* // Switch // Launch // Chrongraph
Tyler Hornby* // Jenny Lake // Launch // Chrongraph
Peripheral Vision* // Robbed And Ridiculed // Sheer Tryanny Of Will // Indie
Peripheral Vision* // Wiretap // Sheer Tryanny Of Will // Indie
Julie Lamontagne* // Vagabonde // Facing The Truth // Effendi
Lenny Breau/Dave Young* (historical segment) // On Green Dolphin Street // Live At Bourbon Street // True North
Lenny Breau/Dave Young* (historical segment) // Summertime // Live At Bourbon Street // True North
Lenny Breau/Dave Young* (historical segment) // All Blues // Live At Bourbon Street // True North
Ernesto Cervini* // Unnecessary Mountain // Turboprop // Anzic
Ernesto Cervini* // Red Cross // Turboprop // Anzic
Jerry Granelli* // Dance For Me // What I Hear Now // Addo
Jerry Granelli* // Another Place // What I Hear Now // Addo
Tony Wilson* // A Day's Life // A Day's Life // Drip Audio
Tony Wilson* // The Morn' In Blues // A Day's Life // Drip Audio
Erik Hove* // Saturated Colours // Saturated Colours // Indie
June 24th, 2015
The usual blend of styles and approaches today that mark the world of contemporary jazz. From the European NDR Big Band to small groups like Andre Leroux, The Bad Plus and Myriad 3, to avant-garde pianist Kris Davis, juno winner Kirk MacDonald, and local guitarist Keith Price. The historical segment was a truly classic album from 1966 with Thelonious Monk. The best in the jazz world is right here....
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Michael Gibbs // As A Matter Of Fact // In My View // Cuneiform
Andre Leroux* // Satiete Distincte // Synchronie-Cites // Effendi
Andre Leroux* // Outer Space Boss // Synchronie-Cites // Effendi
Adam Rogers/David Binney // Skydive // R&B // Criss Cross
Adam Rogers/David Binney // My Ship // R&B // Criss Cross
Kris Davis // Always Leave Them (Wanting More) // Save Your Breth // Clean Feed
The Bad Plus Joshua Redman // Faith Through Error // The Bad Plus Joshua Redman // Nonesuch
The Bad Plus Joshua Redman // Lack The Faith But Not The Wine // The Bad Plus Joshua Redman // Nonesuch
Thelonious Monk (historical segment) // We See // Straight No Chaser // Columbia
Thelonious Monk (historical segment) // Straight No Chaser // Straight No Chaser // Columbia
Alex Sipiagin // Echoes Of Thought // Balance 38-58 // Criss Cross
Yves Leveille* // Escargot // Quantique // Effendi
Kirk MacDonald* // Naima // Vista Obscura // Addo
Myriad 3* // The Strong One // The Where // Alma
Myriad 3* // Bebop Medley // The Where // Alma
Keith Price* // Kejick // ...Live at 101.5... // Keith Price
Keith Price* // Meditation // ...Live at 101.5... // Keith Price
Tony Malaby // Brothers // The Signal Maker // Intakt
Tony Malaby // Fast Feast // The Signal Maker // Intakt
Chris Potter // Modeen's World // Vertigo // Concord
The usual blend of styles and approaches today that mark the world of contemporary jazz. From the European NDR Big Band to small groups like Andre Leroux, The Bad Plus and Myriad 3, to avant-garde pianist Kris Davis, juno winner Kirk MacDonald, and local guitarist Keith Price. The historical segment was a truly classic album from 1966 with Thelonious Monk. The best in the jazz world is right here....
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Michael Gibbs // As A Matter Of Fact // In My View // Cuneiform
Andre Leroux* // Satiete Distincte // Synchronie-Cites // Effendi
Andre Leroux* // Outer Space Boss // Synchronie-Cites // Effendi
Adam Rogers/David Binney // Skydive // R&B // Criss Cross
Adam Rogers/David Binney // My Ship // R&B // Criss Cross
Kris Davis // Always Leave Them (Wanting More) // Save Your Breth // Clean Feed
The Bad Plus Joshua Redman // Faith Through Error // The Bad Plus Joshua Redman // Nonesuch
The Bad Plus Joshua Redman // Lack The Faith But Not The Wine // The Bad Plus Joshua Redman // Nonesuch
Thelonious Monk (historical segment) // We See // Straight No Chaser // Columbia
Thelonious Monk (historical segment) // Straight No Chaser // Straight No Chaser // Columbia
Alex Sipiagin // Echoes Of Thought // Balance 38-58 // Criss Cross
Yves Leveille* // Escargot // Quantique // Effendi
Kirk MacDonald* // Naima // Vista Obscura // Addo
Myriad 3* // The Strong One // The Where // Alma
Myriad 3* // Bebop Medley // The Where // Alma
Keith Price* // Kejick // ...Live at 101.5... // Keith Price
Keith Price* // Meditation // ...Live at 101.5... // Keith Price
Tony Malaby // Brothers // The Signal Maker // Intakt
Tony Malaby // Fast Feast // The Signal Maker // Intakt
Chris Potter // Modeen's World // Vertigo // Concord
June 17th, 2015
Some excellent new albums were on the list today. Three drummer led groups to start: Jeff "Tain" Watts, Jerry Granelli and Tyler Hornby. After that, bassist Michael Bates, pianist Robi Botos, the iconic Henry Threadgill, Australians Sandy Evans and Alister Spence, and more. The historical segment featured one of the most classic albums in all jazz - the 1959 album by Ornate Coleman called The Shape Of Jazz To Come. Coleman died last Thursday at 85. As usual, here's the shape of jazz today....
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Jeff "Tain" Watts // Driva Man // Blue Vol. 1 // Dark Keys
Jeff "Tain" Watts // Blues For Mr. Charley // Blue Vol. 1 // Dark Keys
Jerry Granelli* // Walter White // What I Hear Now // Addo
Jerry Granelli* // Mystery // What I Hear Now // Addo
Tyler Hornby* // Lele's Tune Part 1 // Launch // Chronograph
Tyler Hornby* // Lele's Tune Part 2 // Launch // Chronograph
Michael Bates* // Theme For A Blind Man // Northern Spy // Stereoscopic
Michael Bates* // Essex House // Northern Spy // Stereoscopic
Michael Bates* // Roxy // Northern Spy // Stereoscopic
Robi Botos* // Figure 8 // Movin' Forward // A440
Robi Botos* // Violet // Movin' Forward // A440
Keith Price* // The Good // ...Double Quartet // Keith Price
Keith Price* // The Bad // ...Double Quartet // Keith Price
Keith Price* // Yuma // ...Double Quartet // Keith Price
Alister Spence // Tumbler // Far Flung // Rufus
Alister Spence // Flight Plan // Far Flung // Rufus
Alister Spence // (With) Thanks // Far Flung // Rufus
Alister Spence // Felt // Far Flung // Rufus
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Lonely Woman // The Shape Of Jazz To Come // Atlantic
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Peace // The Shape Of Jazz To Come // Atlantic
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Congeniality // The Shape Of Jazz To Come // Atlantic
Sandy Evans // The Censors // Kapture // Rufus
Sandy Evans // Colour In The Cell // Kapture // Rufus
Henry Threadgill // Dosepic (For Cello) // In For A Penny, In For A Pound // Pi
Some excellent new albums were on the list today. Three drummer led groups to start: Jeff "Tain" Watts, Jerry Granelli and Tyler Hornby. After that, bassist Michael Bates, pianist Robi Botos, the iconic Henry Threadgill, Australians Sandy Evans and Alister Spence, and more. The historical segment featured one of the most classic albums in all jazz - the 1959 album by Ornate Coleman called The Shape Of Jazz To Come. Coleman died last Thursday at 85. As usual, here's the shape of jazz today....
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Jeff "Tain" Watts // Driva Man // Blue Vol. 1 // Dark Keys
Jeff "Tain" Watts // Blues For Mr. Charley // Blue Vol. 1 // Dark Keys
Jerry Granelli* // Walter White // What I Hear Now // Addo
Jerry Granelli* // Mystery // What I Hear Now // Addo
Tyler Hornby* // Lele's Tune Part 1 // Launch // Chronograph
Tyler Hornby* // Lele's Tune Part 2 // Launch // Chronograph
Michael Bates* // Theme For A Blind Man // Northern Spy // Stereoscopic
Michael Bates* // Essex House // Northern Spy // Stereoscopic
Michael Bates* // Roxy // Northern Spy // Stereoscopic
Robi Botos* // Figure 8 // Movin' Forward // A440
Robi Botos* // Violet // Movin' Forward // A440
Keith Price* // The Good // ...Double Quartet // Keith Price
Keith Price* // The Bad // ...Double Quartet // Keith Price
Keith Price* // Yuma // ...Double Quartet // Keith Price
Alister Spence // Tumbler // Far Flung // Rufus
Alister Spence // Flight Plan // Far Flung // Rufus
Alister Spence // (With) Thanks // Far Flung // Rufus
Alister Spence // Felt // Far Flung // Rufus
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Lonely Woman // The Shape Of Jazz To Come // Atlantic
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Peace // The Shape Of Jazz To Come // Atlantic
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Congeniality // The Shape Of Jazz To Come // Atlantic
Sandy Evans // The Censors // Kapture // Rufus
Sandy Evans // Colour In The Cell // Kapture // Rufus
Henry Threadgill // Dosepic (For Cello) // In For A Penny, In For A Pound // Pi
June 10th, 2015
Some fine brand new releases on today's list: bandleader Maria Schneider, alto player David Binney and guitarist Adam Rogers, pianist Kris Davis, The Bad Plus Joshua Redman. Canadian bands Peripheral Vision, Monsoon, drummer Jim Doxas. Drummer Antonio Sanchez' latest release, an Australian group called The World According to James, and an historical segment from 1962 with alto player Eric Dolphy. Others as well as listed below.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
The World According To James // Katoomba // No Job Too Small // Rufus
Kris Davis // Jumping Over Your Shadow // Save Your Breth // Clean Feed
The Bad Plus Joshua Redman // The Mending // The Bad Plus Joshua Redman // Nonesuch
The Bad Plus Joshua Redman // Dirty Blonde // The Bad Plus Joshua Redman // Nonesuch
Peripheral Vision* // Patina // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Indie
Adam Rogers/David Binney // Sippin' At Bells // R&B // Criss Cross
Tigran Hamasyan // The Roads That Bring Me Closer To You // Mockroot // Nonesuch
Tigran Hamasyan // Lilac // Mockroot // Nonesuch
Maria Schneider // Arbiters Of Evolution // The Thompson Fields // ArtistShare
Monsoon* // Tiger Eyes // Mandala // Indie
Monsoon* // Mosaic // Mandala // Indie
Eric Dolphy (historical segment) // Miss Ann // Gaslight 1962 // Get Back
Eric Dolphy (historical segment) // G.W. // Gaslight 1962 // Get Back
Composers' Orchestra Berlin // Synthadventures Of A Spacehero // Free Range Music // Jazzhausmusik
Composers' Orchestra Berlin // Mata Hari // Free Range Music // Jazzhausmusik
The October Trio + Brad Turner* // Stutter Step // Looks Like It's Going To Snow // Songlines
The October Trio + Brad Turner* // Bird Colony // Looks Like It's Going To Snow // Songlines
The October Trio + Brad Turner* // Wait // Looks Like It's Going To Snow // Songlines
Jim Doxas* // Effervescence // Blind Leap // Addo
Jim Doxas* // Kp // Blind Leap // Addo
Antonio Sanchez // Constellations // Three Times Three // Camjazz
Some fine brand new releases on today's list: bandleader Maria Schneider, alto player David Binney and guitarist Adam Rogers, pianist Kris Davis, The Bad Plus Joshua Redman. Canadian bands Peripheral Vision, Monsoon, drummer Jim Doxas. Drummer Antonio Sanchez' latest release, an Australian group called The World According to James, and an historical segment from 1962 with alto player Eric Dolphy. Others as well as listed below.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
The World According To James // Katoomba // No Job Too Small // Rufus
Kris Davis // Jumping Over Your Shadow // Save Your Breth // Clean Feed
The Bad Plus Joshua Redman // The Mending // The Bad Plus Joshua Redman // Nonesuch
The Bad Plus Joshua Redman // Dirty Blonde // The Bad Plus Joshua Redman // Nonesuch
Peripheral Vision* // Patina // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Indie
Adam Rogers/David Binney // Sippin' At Bells // R&B // Criss Cross
Tigran Hamasyan // The Roads That Bring Me Closer To You // Mockroot // Nonesuch
Tigran Hamasyan // Lilac // Mockroot // Nonesuch
Maria Schneider // Arbiters Of Evolution // The Thompson Fields // ArtistShare
Monsoon* // Tiger Eyes // Mandala // Indie
Monsoon* // Mosaic // Mandala // Indie
Eric Dolphy (historical segment) // Miss Ann // Gaslight 1962 // Get Back
Eric Dolphy (historical segment) // G.W. // Gaslight 1962 // Get Back
Composers' Orchestra Berlin // Synthadventures Of A Spacehero // Free Range Music // Jazzhausmusik
Composers' Orchestra Berlin // Mata Hari // Free Range Music // Jazzhausmusik
The October Trio + Brad Turner* // Stutter Step // Looks Like It's Going To Snow // Songlines
The October Trio + Brad Turner* // Bird Colony // Looks Like It's Going To Snow // Songlines
The October Trio + Brad Turner* // Wait // Looks Like It's Going To Snow // Songlines
Jim Doxas* // Effervescence // Blind Leap // Addo
Jim Doxas* // Kp // Blind Leap // Addo
Antonio Sanchez // Constellations // Three Times Three // Camjazz
June 3rd, 2015
Local guitarist Keith Price, Live tracks from the Monterey Jazz Festival (saxophonist Joe Lovano, trumpeter Dave Douglas), The Chicago Jazz Festival (drummer Jack DeJohnette and other senior avant-garde guys), a Polish Jazz Festival (saxophonist Charles Lloyd). Canadian bands Myriad 3, JAGG, Marianne Trudel, Andre Leroux and guitarist Jim Head, all sorts of variety. The historical segment featured pianist Keith Jarrett, bassist Charlie Haden and drummer Paul Motion from a 1972 concert in Hamburg. Here's the list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Keith Price* // Ugly // ...Double Quartet // Keith Price
Joe Lovano/Dave Douglas // Sprints // Sound Prints // Blue Note
Myriad 3* // First Flight // The Where // Alma
Myriad 3* // Undertow // The Where // Alma
A/B Trio* // TBD // Out West // Indie
Jack DeJohnette // Jack 5 // Made In Chicago // ECM
Andre Leroux* // Tom Petit Tom Moriss // Synchronie-Cites // Effendi
Marianne Trudel* // Night Heron // La Vie Commence Ici // Justin Time
Marianne Trudel* // Choral // La Vie Commence Ici // Justin Time
Jarrett/Haden/Motian(historical segment) // Life, Dance // Hamburg '72 // ECM
Jarrett/Haden/Motian(historical segment) // Song For Che // Hamburg '72 // ECM
JAGG* // Long Boat // Mercure // Effendi
JAGG* // Colette // Mercure // Effendi
Keith Price* // Khan // ...Live at 101.5... // Keith Price
Keith Price* // Hello Brooklyn... // ...Live at 101.5... // Keith Price
Charles Lloyd // Flying Over The Odra Valley // Wild Man Dance // Blue Note
Samuel Blais/David Liebman* // Cycling // Cycling // Effendi
Samuel Blais/David Liebman* // Return To Naponach // Cycling // Effendi
Jim Head* // Mind's Eye // Zoetrope // Jim Head
Local guitarist Keith Price, Live tracks from the Monterey Jazz Festival (saxophonist Joe Lovano, trumpeter Dave Douglas), The Chicago Jazz Festival (drummer Jack DeJohnette and other senior avant-garde guys), a Polish Jazz Festival (saxophonist Charles Lloyd). Canadian bands Myriad 3, JAGG, Marianne Trudel, Andre Leroux and guitarist Jim Head, all sorts of variety. The historical segment featured pianist Keith Jarrett, bassist Charlie Haden and drummer Paul Motion from a 1972 concert in Hamburg. Here's the list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Keith Price* // Ugly // ...Double Quartet // Keith Price
Joe Lovano/Dave Douglas // Sprints // Sound Prints // Blue Note
Myriad 3* // First Flight // The Where // Alma
Myriad 3* // Undertow // The Where // Alma
A/B Trio* // TBD // Out West // Indie
Jack DeJohnette // Jack 5 // Made In Chicago // ECM
Andre Leroux* // Tom Petit Tom Moriss // Synchronie-Cites // Effendi
Marianne Trudel* // Night Heron // La Vie Commence Ici // Justin Time
Marianne Trudel* // Choral // La Vie Commence Ici // Justin Time
Jarrett/Haden/Motian(historical segment) // Life, Dance // Hamburg '72 // ECM
Jarrett/Haden/Motian(historical segment) // Song For Che // Hamburg '72 // ECM
JAGG* // Long Boat // Mercure // Effendi
JAGG* // Colette // Mercure // Effendi
Keith Price* // Khan // ...Live at 101.5... // Keith Price
Keith Price* // Hello Brooklyn... // ...Live at 101.5... // Keith Price
Charles Lloyd // Flying Over The Odra Valley // Wild Man Dance // Blue Note
Samuel Blais/David Liebman* // Cycling // Cycling // Effendi
Samuel Blais/David Liebman* // Return To Naponach // Cycling // Effendi
Jim Head* // Mind's Eye // Zoetrope // Jim Head
May 27th, 2015
Today was the 16th anniversary of this program. The radio rookie who stumbled through his first show 16 years ago made it today to show number 777, and my database is now over 15,000 tracks played. I offer thanks to CKUW and all of you who have supported me over the years.
Today was sort of typical, but there were a couple of Australian tracks (Clarion Fracture Zone and Sandy Evans). The historical segment had to be Miles Davis on this anniversary show. As well, alto player Steve coleman, saxophonist Andre Leroux, pianists Robi Botos and Benoit Delbecq and lots more. Here's the list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Clarion Fracture Zone // Nomads // Less Stable Elements // Rufus
Steve Coleman // Synovial Joints I - Hand And Wrist // Synovial Joints // Pi
Steve Coleman // Synovial Joints II - Hip And Shoulder // Synovial Joints // Pi
Steve Coleman // Synovial Joints III - Torsa // Synovial Joints // Pi
Steve Coleman // Synovial Joints IV - Head And Neck // Synovial Joints // Pi
Andre Leroux* // Escales // Synchronie-Cites // Effendi
Andrew Bishop // Introit // De Profundis // Indie
Andrew Bishop // Falling Up // De Profundis // Indie
Sandy Evans // Passive Resistance No Regrets // Kapture // Rufus
Sandy Evans // One Planet // Kapture // Rufus
Sandy Evans // Explosion Of Memory // Kapture // Rufus
Robi Botos* // Yes I Don't // Movin' Forward // A440
Robi Botos* // Romungro // Movin' Forward // A440
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // Euterpe // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // La Route De La Soie // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Intro // The Complete Concert 1964 // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // My Funny Valentine // The Complete Concert 1964 // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // So What // The Complete Concert 1964 // Columbia
Benoit Delbecq // Yompa // The Sixth Jump // Songlines
Benoit Delbecq // Le Sixieme Saut // The Sixth Jump // Songlines
Michael Gibbs // Throughout // Play A Bill Frisell Set List // Cuneiform
Milford Graves/Bill Laswell // Another Time // Space/Time - Redemption // TUM
Today was the 16th anniversary of this program. The radio rookie who stumbled through his first show 16 years ago made it today to show number 777, and my database is now over 15,000 tracks played. I offer thanks to CKUW and all of you who have supported me over the years.
Today was sort of typical, but there were a couple of Australian tracks (Clarion Fracture Zone and Sandy Evans). The historical segment had to be Miles Davis on this anniversary show. As well, alto player Steve coleman, saxophonist Andre Leroux, pianists Robi Botos and Benoit Delbecq and lots more. Here's the list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Clarion Fracture Zone // Nomads // Less Stable Elements // Rufus
Steve Coleman // Synovial Joints I - Hand And Wrist // Synovial Joints // Pi
Steve Coleman // Synovial Joints II - Hip And Shoulder // Synovial Joints // Pi
Steve Coleman // Synovial Joints III - Torsa // Synovial Joints // Pi
Steve Coleman // Synovial Joints IV - Head And Neck // Synovial Joints // Pi
Andre Leroux* // Escales // Synchronie-Cites // Effendi
Andrew Bishop // Introit // De Profundis // Indie
Andrew Bishop // Falling Up // De Profundis // Indie
Sandy Evans // Passive Resistance No Regrets // Kapture // Rufus
Sandy Evans // One Planet // Kapture // Rufus
Sandy Evans // Explosion Of Memory // Kapture // Rufus
Robi Botos* // Yes I Don't // Movin' Forward // A440
Robi Botos* // Romungro // Movin' Forward // A440
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // Euterpe // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // La Route De La Soie // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Intro // The Complete Concert 1964 // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // My Funny Valentine // The Complete Concert 1964 // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // So What // The Complete Concert 1964 // Columbia
Benoit Delbecq // Yompa // The Sixth Jump // Songlines
Benoit Delbecq // Le Sixieme Saut // The Sixth Jump // Songlines
Michael Gibbs // Throughout // Play A Bill Frisell Set List // Cuneiform
Milford Graves/Bill Laswell // Another Time // Space/Time - Redemption // TUM
May 20th, 2015
Some cool new tracks today, with the historical segment featuring a blues album by Ella Fitzgerald. The Canadian bands Badbadnotgood and JAGG, drummers Ernesto Cervini and Harris Eisenstadt, trumpeters Ambrose Akinmusire and Alex Sipiagin, the iconic Charles Lloyd and more.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Badbadnotgood* // Differently, Still // III // Innovative Leisure
Badbadnotgood* // Since You Asked Kindly // III // Innovative Leisure
Ernesto Cervini* // Marion Theresa // Turboprop // Anzic
Ernesto Cervini* // The Windup // Turboprop // Anzic
Harris Eisenstadt* // Seven In Six // Golden State II // Songlines
JAGG* // Paysages Canadiens I - Eaux // Mercure // Effendi
JAGG* // Paysages Canadiens II - Neiges // Mercure // Effendi
JAGG* // Paysages Canadiens III - Forets // Mercure // Effendi
JAGG* // Paysages Canadiens IV - Montagnes // Mercure // Effendi
Ambrose Akinmusire // Richard // The Imagined Saviour Is Far Easier To Paint // Blue Note
Samuel Blais/David Liebman* // Cycling // Cycling // Effendi
Charles Lloyd // Wild Man Dance // Wild Man Dance // Blue Note
Ella Fitzgerald (historical segment) // In The Evening // These Are The Blues // Verve
Ella Fitzgerald (historical segment) // Trouble In Mind // These Are The Blues // Verve
Ella Fitzgerald (historical segment) // How Long, How Long Blues // These Are The Blues // Verve
Ella Fitzgerald (historical segment) // St Louis Blues // These Are The Blues // Verve`
Ella Fitzgerald (historical segment) // Hear Me Talkin' To Ya' // These Are The Blues // Verve
Alex Sipiagin // Way To Her // Balance 38-58 // Criss Cross
The Jazz Composer's Orchestra // Update Nine // Update // ECM
The Jazz Composer's Orchestra // Update Eleven // Update // ECM
Curtis Nowasad* // Bye-Ya // Dialectics // Cellar Live
Curtis Nowasad* // Gleaning & Dreaming // Dialectics // Cellar Live
Curtis Nowasad* // I Remember You // Dialectics // Cellar Live
Some cool new tracks today, with the historical segment featuring a blues album by Ella Fitzgerald. The Canadian bands Badbadnotgood and JAGG, drummers Ernesto Cervini and Harris Eisenstadt, trumpeters Ambrose Akinmusire and Alex Sipiagin, the iconic Charles Lloyd and more.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Badbadnotgood* // Differently, Still // III // Innovative Leisure
Badbadnotgood* // Since You Asked Kindly // III // Innovative Leisure
Ernesto Cervini* // Marion Theresa // Turboprop // Anzic
Ernesto Cervini* // The Windup // Turboprop // Anzic
Harris Eisenstadt* // Seven In Six // Golden State II // Songlines
JAGG* // Paysages Canadiens I - Eaux // Mercure // Effendi
JAGG* // Paysages Canadiens II - Neiges // Mercure // Effendi
JAGG* // Paysages Canadiens III - Forets // Mercure // Effendi
JAGG* // Paysages Canadiens IV - Montagnes // Mercure // Effendi
Ambrose Akinmusire // Richard // The Imagined Saviour Is Far Easier To Paint // Blue Note
Samuel Blais/David Liebman* // Cycling // Cycling // Effendi
Charles Lloyd // Wild Man Dance // Wild Man Dance // Blue Note
Ella Fitzgerald (historical segment) // In The Evening // These Are The Blues // Verve
Ella Fitzgerald (historical segment) // Trouble In Mind // These Are The Blues // Verve
Ella Fitzgerald (historical segment) // How Long, How Long Blues // These Are The Blues // Verve
Ella Fitzgerald (historical segment) // St Louis Blues // These Are The Blues // Verve`
Ella Fitzgerald (historical segment) // Hear Me Talkin' To Ya' // These Are The Blues // Verve
Alex Sipiagin // Way To Her // Balance 38-58 // Criss Cross
The Jazz Composer's Orchestra // Update Nine // Update // ECM
The Jazz Composer's Orchestra // Update Eleven // Update // ECM
Curtis Nowasad* // Bye-Ya // Dialectics // Cellar Live
Curtis Nowasad* // Gleaning & Dreaming // Dialectics // Cellar Live
Curtis Nowasad* // I Remember You // Dialectics // Cellar Live
May 13th, 2015
As always a mix today of some of the great variety that makes up the contemporary jazz scene - from mellow to definitely not mellow. From first or almost first releases by people like pianist Robi Botos and the band called Monsoon, to the last release by trumpeter Kenny Wheeler, to vocalist Jose James, French saxophonist Emile Parisian, the sometimes wild man Tim Berne and his band called Snakeoil, and more. My historical segment was a beautiful album from 1967 by Duke Ellington released as a tribute to the music of the wonderful Billy Strayhorn who had recently died. Here's the list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Kenny Wheeler // Seventy-Six // Songs For Quintet // ECM
Kenny Wheeler // The Long Waiting // Songs For Quintet // ECM
Emile Parisien // Haricot Guide // Spezial Snack // ACT
Yves Leveille* // Brouillard // Quantique // Effendi
Tim Berne // Semi-Self Detached // You've Been Watching Me // ECM
Erik Hove* // Partially // Saturated Colours // Indie
Erik Hove* // Disjunct // Saturated Colours // Indie
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Snibor // And His Mother Called Him Bill // RCA
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Boo-Dah // And His Mother Called Him Bill // RCA
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Blood Count // And His Mother Called Him Bill // RCA
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // U.M.M.G. // And His Mother Called Him Bill // RCA
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Smada // And His Mother Called Him Bill // RCA
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Lotus Blossom // And His Mother Called Him Bill // RCA
Robi Botos* // Softly As In A Morning Sunrise // Movin' Forward // A440
Robi Botos* // Heisenberg // Movin' Forward // A440
Monsoon* // Western Sunrise // Mandala // Indie
Monsoon* // Lahara // Mandala // Indie
Jose James // God Bless The Child // Yesterday I Had The Blues // Blue Note
Tigran Hamasyan // Kars 1 // Mockroot // Nonesuch
Tigran Hamasyan // Double-Faced // Mockroot // Nonesuch
Equilibrium* // Air // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Grundtvig Coral // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Motels Mono // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Hiro // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Swep // Liquid Light // Songlines
Bobby Avey // Kalfou // Authority Melts From Me // Whirlwind
As always a mix today of some of the great variety that makes up the contemporary jazz scene - from mellow to definitely not mellow. From first or almost first releases by people like pianist Robi Botos and the band called Monsoon, to the last release by trumpeter Kenny Wheeler, to vocalist Jose James, French saxophonist Emile Parisian, the sometimes wild man Tim Berne and his band called Snakeoil, and more. My historical segment was a beautiful album from 1967 by Duke Ellington released as a tribute to the music of the wonderful Billy Strayhorn who had recently died. Here's the list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Kenny Wheeler // Seventy-Six // Songs For Quintet // ECM
Kenny Wheeler // The Long Waiting // Songs For Quintet // ECM
Emile Parisien // Haricot Guide // Spezial Snack // ACT
Yves Leveille* // Brouillard // Quantique // Effendi
Tim Berne // Semi-Self Detached // You've Been Watching Me // ECM
Erik Hove* // Partially // Saturated Colours // Indie
Erik Hove* // Disjunct // Saturated Colours // Indie
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Snibor // And His Mother Called Him Bill // RCA
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Boo-Dah // And His Mother Called Him Bill // RCA
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Blood Count // And His Mother Called Him Bill // RCA
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // U.M.M.G. // And His Mother Called Him Bill // RCA
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Smada // And His Mother Called Him Bill // RCA
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Lotus Blossom // And His Mother Called Him Bill // RCA
Robi Botos* // Softly As In A Morning Sunrise // Movin' Forward // A440
Robi Botos* // Heisenberg // Movin' Forward // A440
Monsoon* // Western Sunrise // Mandala // Indie
Monsoon* // Lahara // Mandala // Indie
Jose James // God Bless The Child // Yesterday I Had The Blues // Blue Note
Tigran Hamasyan // Kars 1 // Mockroot // Nonesuch
Tigran Hamasyan // Double-Faced // Mockroot // Nonesuch
Equilibrium* // Air // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Grundtvig Coral // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Motels Mono // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Hiro // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Swep // Liquid Light // Songlines
Bobby Avey // Kalfou // Authority Melts From Me // Whirlwind
May 6th, 2015
Some great new releases were played today, along with other recent albums. The historical segment was a fine album by saxophonist Joe Henderson recorded in 1969. Drummer Antonio Sanchez has a new double cd that was sampled. It's called Three Times Three - three sets of different trios; a sort of cool concept. Experimental musician Steve Coleman has a new release, as does a Canadian group called JAGG and Andre Leroux. Remi Bolduc's tribute album to the music of Dave Brubeck showed up later, along with COB - Composers' Orchestra Berlin. Other goodies along the way, as listed.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Antonio Sanchez // Nar-This // Three Times Three // Camjazz
JAGG* // Vent D'Autumne // Mercure // Effendi
JAGG* // Long Boat // Mercure // Effendi
Steve Coleman // Acupuncture Openings // Synovial Joints // Pi
Steve Coleman // Celtic Cells // Synovial Joints // Pi
Andre Leroux* // Inner Space Boss // Synchronie-Cites
Andre Leroux* // Ejecta // Synchronie-Cites
Charles Lloyd // Invitation // Wild Man Dance // Blue Note
Jack DeJohnette // This // Made In Chicago - Live At The Chicago Jazz Festival // ECM
Joe Henderson (historical segment) // Black Narcissus // Power To The People // Milestone
Joe Henderson (historical segment) // Afro-Centric // Power To The People // Milestone
Joe Henderson (historical segment) // Isotope // Power To The People // Milestone
Joe Henderson (historical segment) // Power To The People // Power To The People // Milestone
Reg Schwager* // The New Four // Delphinus // Jazz From Rant
Reg Schwager* // Delphinus // Delphinus // Jazz From Rant
Remi Bolduc* // The Duke // Tribute To Dave Brubeck // Remi Bolduc
Remi Bolduc* // Three To Get Ready // Tribute To Dave Brubeck // Remi Bolduc
Composers' Orchestra Berlin // Spinoff // Free Range Music // Jazzhausmusik
Claudio Scolari Project // South Hemisphere // South Hemisphere // Indie (sent to kb)
Tony Malaby // Post, Post // The Signal Maker // Intakt
Some great new releases were played today, along with other recent albums. The historical segment was a fine album by saxophonist Joe Henderson recorded in 1969. Drummer Antonio Sanchez has a new double cd that was sampled. It's called Three Times Three - three sets of different trios; a sort of cool concept. Experimental musician Steve Coleman has a new release, as does a Canadian group called JAGG and Andre Leroux. Remi Bolduc's tribute album to the music of Dave Brubeck showed up later, along with COB - Composers' Orchestra Berlin. Other goodies along the way, as listed.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Antonio Sanchez // Nar-This // Three Times Three // Camjazz
JAGG* // Vent D'Autumne // Mercure // Effendi
JAGG* // Long Boat // Mercure // Effendi
Steve Coleman // Acupuncture Openings // Synovial Joints // Pi
Steve Coleman // Celtic Cells // Synovial Joints // Pi
Andre Leroux* // Inner Space Boss // Synchronie-Cites
Andre Leroux* // Ejecta // Synchronie-Cites
Charles Lloyd // Invitation // Wild Man Dance // Blue Note
Jack DeJohnette // This // Made In Chicago - Live At The Chicago Jazz Festival // ECM
Joe Henderson (historical segment) // Black Narcissus // Power To The People // Milestone
Joe Henderson (historical segment) // Afro-Centric // Power To The People // Milestone
Joe Henderson (historical segment) // Isotope // Power To The People // Milestone
Joe Henderson (historical segment) // Power To The People // Power To The People // Milestone
Reg Schwager* // The New Four // Delphinus // Jazz From Rant
Reg Schwager* // Delphinus // Delphinus // Jazz From Rant
Remi Bolduc* // The Duke // Tribute To Dave Brubeck // Remi Bolduc
Remi Bolduc* // Three To Get Ready // Tribute To Dave Brubeck // Remi Bolduc
Composers' Orchestra Berlin // Spinoff // Free Range Music // Jazzhausmusik
Claudio Scolari Project // South Hemisphere // South Hemisphere // Indie (sent to kb)
Tony Malaby // Post, Post // The Signal Maker // Intakt
April 29th, 2015
The usual mix of styles were played today from the vibrant world of contemporary jazz. Giants saxophonist Joe Lovano and trumpeter Dave Douglas started , and later were a couple of guys who will be here for the Jazz Festival - pianist Robi Botos and saxophonist Chris Potter. Canadian bands Peripheral Vision, Monsoon, drummer Ernesto Cervini, singer Cassandra Wilson - lots more. The historical segment featured the first big band collaboration with Miles Davis and Gil Evans from 1957. Whatever your jazz tastes may be, there's something here to please you.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Joe Lovano/Dave Douglas // To Sail Beyond The Sunset // Sound Prints // Blue Note
Peripheral Vision* // Backbone // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Indie
Peripheral Vision* // The Ill Conceived Plan // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Indie
Robi Botos* // Close To You // Movin' Forward // A440
Robi Botos* // Unanswered // Movin' Forward // A440
Chris Potter // Sky // Imaginary Cities // ECM
Drkwav // Soundtrack // The Purge // Royal Potato Family
Drkwav // Count Chokulous // The Purge // Royal Potato Family
Ernesto Cervini* // De Molen // Turboprop // Anzic
Ernesto Cervini* // Cheer Up Charlie // Turboprop // Anzic
Cassandra Wilson // Good Morning Heartache // Coming Forth By Day // Legacy
Cassandra Wilson // What A Little Moonlight Can Do // Coming Forth By Day // Legacy
Miles Davis/Gil Evans (historical segment) // Springsville // Miles Ahead // Columbia
Miles Davis/Gil Evans (historical segment) // The Maids Of Cadiz // Miles Ahead // Columbia
Miles Davis/Gil Evans (historical segment) // The Duke // Miles Ahead // Columbia
Miles Davis/Gil Evans (historical segment) // My Ship // Miles Ahead // Columbia
Miles Davis/Gil Evans (historical segment) // Miles Ahead // Miles Ahead // Columbia
Miles Davis/Gil Evans (historical segment) // Blues For Pablo // Miles Ahead // Columbia
Milford Graves/Bill Laswell // Sonny Sharrock // Space/Time - Redemption // TUM
Monsoon* // Python's Tendency // Mandala // Indie
Monsoon* // Celestial Oceans // Mandala // Indie
Donny McCaslin // Love And Living // Fast Future // Greenleaf
Tim Berne // Embraceable Me // You've Been Watching Me // ECM
The usual mix of styles were played today from the vibrant world of contemporary jazz. Giants saxophonist Joe Lovano and trumpeter Dave Douglas started , and later were a couple of guys who will be here for the Jazz Festival - pianist Robi Botos and saxophonist Chris Potter. Canadian bands Peripheral Vision, Monsoon, drummer Ernesto Cervini, singer Cassandra Wilson - lots more. The historical segment featured the first big band collaboration with Miles Davis and Gil Evans from 1957. Whatever your jazz tastes may be, there's something here to please you.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Joe Lovano/Dave Douglas // To Sail Beyond The Sunset // Sound Prints // Blue Note
Peripheral Vision* // Backbone // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Indie
Peripheral Vision* // The Ill Conceived Plan // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Indie
Robi Botos* // Close To You // Movin' Forward // A440
Robi Botos* // Unanswered // Movin' Forward // A440
Chris Potter // Sky // Imaginary Cities // ECM
Drkwav // Soundtrack // The Purge // Royal Potato Family
Drkwav // Count Chokulous // The Purge // Royal Potato Family
Ernesto Cervini* // De Molen // Turboprop // Anzic
Ernesto Cervini* // Cheer Up Charlie // Turboprop // Anzic
Cassandra Wilson // Good Morning Heartache // Coming Forth By Day // Legacy
Cassandra Wilson // What A Little Moonlight Can Do // Coming Forth By Day // Legacy
Miles Davis/Gil Evans (historical segment) // Springsville // Miles Ahead // Columbia
Miles Davis/Gil Evans (historical segment) // The Maids Of Cadiz // Miles Ahead // Columbia
Miles Davis/Gil Evans (historical segment) // The Duke // Miles Ahead // Columbia
Miles Davis/Gil Evans (historical segment) // My Ship // Miles Ahead // Columbia
Miles Davis/Gil Evans (historical segment) // Miles Ahead // Miles Ahead // Columbia
Miles Davis/Gil Evans (historical segment) // Blues For Pablo // Miles Ahead // Columbia
Milford Graves/Bill Laswell // Sonny Sharrock // Space/Time - Redemption // TUM
Monsoon* // Python's Tendency // Mandala // Indie
Monsoon* // Celestial Oceans // Mandala // Indie
Donny McCaslin // Love And Living // Fast Future // Greenleaf
Tim Berne // Embraceable Me // You've Been Watching Me // ECM
April 22nd, 2015
A varied and exciting playlist today as usual - there was lots of variety in style and mood. Brand new albums by saxophonists Charles Lloyd and Tony Malaby, pianist Vijay Iyer, a very funky Finnish band called Liberty Ship, Edmonton guitarist Jim Head, some senior free jazz guys mixing it up at the Chicago Jazz Festival, the group Cordame and more. My historical segment was a 1960 album by Gil Evans that holds up well to current listening. There's lots to love in the list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Charles Lloyd // Lark // Wild Man Dance // Blue Note
Tony Malaby // The Signal Maker // The Signal Maker // Intakt
Tony Malaby // Ca Vous Gene // The Signal Maker // Intakt
Tony Malaby // Largesse // The Signal Maker // Intakt
Vijay Iyer // Blood Count // Break Stuff // ECM
Vijay Iyer // Break Stuff // Break Stuff // ECM
Gil Evans (historical segment) // La Nevada // Out Of The Cool // Impulse
Gil Evans (historical segment) // Where Flamingos Fly // Out Of The Cool // Impulse
Liberty Ship // To Wide Open // The Wide Open Suite & Noises At Sea // Eclipse Music
Rudresh Mahanthappa // Bird Calls #3 // Bird Calls // ACT
Rudresh Mahanthappa // Talin Is Thinking // Bird Calls // ACT
Rudresh Mahanthappa // Both Hands // Bird Calls // ACT
Jose James // Lover Man // Yesterday I Had The Blues // Blue Note
Jim Head* // Hairbender // Zoetrope // Jim Head
Jim Head* // Mind's Eye // Zoetrope // Jim Head
Jack DeJohnette // Jack 5 // Made In Chicago - Live At The Chicago Jazz Festival // ECM
Badbadnotgood* // Eyes Closed // III // Innovative Leisure
Badbadnotgood* // Hedron // III // Innovative Leisure
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // La Danse Des Lucioles // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // Anne // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Ambrose Akinmusire // As We Fight // The Imagined Saviour Is Far Easier To Paint // Blue Note
A varied and exciting playlist today as usual - there was lots of variety in style and mood. Brand new albums by saxophonists Charles Lloyd and Tony Malaby, pianist Vijay Iyer, a very funky Finnish band called Liberty Ship, Edmonton guitarist Jim Head, some senior free jazz guys mixing it up at the Chicago Jazz Festival, the group Cordame and more. My historical segment was a 1960 album by Gil Evans that holds up well to current listening. There's lots to love in the list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Charles Lloyd // Lark // Wild Man Dance // Blue Note
Tony Malaby // The Signal Maker // The Signal Maker // Intakt
Tony Malaby // Ca Vous Gene // The Signal Maker // Intakt
Tony Malaby // Largesse // The Signal Maker // Intakt
Vijay Iyer // Blood Count // Break Stuff // ECM
Vijay Iyer // Break Stuff // Break Stuff // ECM
Gil Evans (historical segment) // La Nevada // Out Of The Cool // Impulse
Gil Evans (historical segment) // Where Flamingos Fly // Out Of The Cool // Impulse
Liberty Ship // To Wide Open // The Wide Open Suite & Noises At Sea // Eclipse Music
Rudresh Mahanthappa // Bird Calls #3 // Bird Calls // ACT
Rudresh Mahanthappa // Talin Is Thinking // Bird Calls // ACT
Rudresh Mahanthappa // Both Hands // Bird Calls // ACT
Jose James // Lover Man // Yesterday I Had The Blues // Blue Note
Jim Head* // Hairbender // Zoetrope // Jim Head
Jim Head* // Mind's Eye // Zoetrope // Jim Head
Jack DeJohnette // Jack 5 // Made In Chicago - Live At The Chicago Jazz Festival // ECM
Badbadnotgood* // Eyes Closed // III // Innovative Leisure
Badbadnotgood* // Hedron // III // Innovative Leisure
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // La Danse Des Lucioles // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // Anne // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Ambrose Akinmusire // As We Fight // The Imagined Saviour Is Far Easier To Paint // Blue Note
April 15th, 2015
Lots of new releases today, reflecting the wide range of music under the general jazz banner. A fine new album with two giants - saxophonist Joe Lovano and trumpeter Dave Douglas recorded at the Monterey Jazz Festival started off, and then the Canadian group Myriad 3, pianist Bobby Avey, Chris Potter's latest album, trumpeter Alex Sipiagin, the Toronto band Monsoon, Yves Leveille and more. Here's the full list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Joe Lovano/Dave Douglas // Sprints // Sound Prints // Blue Note
Myriad 3* // Brown // The Where // Alma
Myriad 3* // For All The World // The Where // Alma
Myriad 3* // der Trockner // The Where // Alma
Myriad 3* // Don't You Think // The Where // Alma
Bobby Avey // Cost // Authority Melts From Me // Whirlwind
Chris Potter // Imaginary Cities Pt. 4 (Rebuilding) // Imaginary Cities // ECM
Felix Stussi/Ray Anderson* // Funda-Mentally // Arribbiata // Effendi
Felix Stussi/Ray Anderson* // Hip Limp // Arrabbiata // Effendi
Alex Sipiagin // 38-58 // Balance 38-58 // Criss Cross
Monsoon* // Awakening // Mandala // Indie
Stan Getz (historical segment) // On Green Dolphin Street // Serenity // Verve
Stan Getz (historical segment) // Voyage // Serenity // Verve
Milford Graves/Bill Laswell // Eternal Signs // Space/Time - Redemption // TUM
Yves Leveille* // Quantique // Quantique // Effendi
Yves Leveille* // Rituel // Quantique // Effendi
Vijay Iyer // Blood Count (partial) // Break Stuff // ECM
Lots of new releases today, reflecting the wide range of music under the general jazz banner. A fine new album with two giants - saxophonist Joe Lovano and trumpeter Dave Douglas recorded at the Monterey Jazz Festival started off, and then the Canadian group Myriad 3, pianist Bobby Avey, Chris Potter's latest album, trumpeter Alex Sipiagin, the Toronto band Monsoon, Yves Leveille and more. Here's the full list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Joe Lovano/Dave Douglas // Sprints // Sound Prints // Blue Note
Myriad 3* // Brown // The Where // Alma
Myriad 3* // For All The World // The Where // Alma
Myriad 3* // der Trockner // The Where // Alma
Myriad 3* // Don't You Think // The Where // Alma
Bobby Avey // Cost // Authority Melts From Me // Whirlwind
Chris Potter // Imaginary Cities Pt. 4 (Rebuilding) // Imaginary Cities // ECM
Felix Stussi/Ray Anderson* // Funda-Mentally // Arribbiata // Effendi
Felix Stussi/Ray Anderson* // Hip Limp // Arrabbiata // Effendi
Alex Sipiagin // 38-58 // Balance 38-58 // Criss Cross
Monsoon* // Awakening // Mandala // Indie
Stan Getz (historical segment) // On Green Dolphin Street // Serenity // Verve
Stan Getz (historical segment) // Voyage // Serenity // Verve
Milford Graves/Bill Laswell // Eternal Signs // Space/Time - Redemption // TUM
Yves Leveille* // Quantique // Quantique // Effendi
Yves Leveille* // Rituel // Quantique // Effendi
Vijay Iyer // Blood Count (partial) // Break Stuff // ECM
April 8th, 2015
Yesterday, April 7th, was the 100th anniversary of the birth of Billie Holiday. Billie was one of the most iconic and important jazz singers in our history, and stories of her troubled life are well documented. Books, movies, essays all outline her addictions, abuse and constant harassment by authorities. My historical segment today featured a few of Holiday's best known tunes.
But as well as that there were brand new releases along with some that have been around for a while. Some funky, some avant-garde, some melodic - the usual mix. A new cd by tenor player Donny McCaslin, experimental music by Finnish saxophonist Mikko Innanen, drummer Ernesto Corvine, The October Trio with Brad Turner, Cuban born pianist David Virelles and lots more. Here's the list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Donny McCaslin // Fast Future // Fast Future // Greenleaf
Donny McCaslin // No Eyes // Fast Future // Greenleaf
Mikko Innanen // Look For The Red Door // Song For A New Decade // TUM
The October Trio + Brad Turner* // Springs // Looks Like It's Going To Snow // Songlines
The October Trio + Brad Turner* // Flip // Looks Like It's Going To Snow // Songlines
The October Trio + Brad Turner* // Give (Sydney Carton) // Looks Like It's Going To Snow // Songlines
David Virelles // Biankomeko // Mboko // ECM
David Virelles // Antillais // Mboko // ECM
Ernesto Cervini* // Three Angels // Turboprop // Anzic
Chick Corea // Blue Monk // Trilogy // Chick Corea Productions
Jack DeJohnette // Leave Don't Go Away // Made In Chicago // ECM
Billie Holiday (historical segment) // Fine And Mellow // 20th Century Masters // Universal
Billie Holiday (historical segment) // Lover Man // 20th Century Masters // Universal
Billie Holiday (historical segment) // Don't Explain // 20th Century Masters // Universal
Billie Holiday (historical segment) // My Man // 20th Century Masters // Universal
Billie Holiday (historical segment) // God Bless The Child // 20th Century Masters // Universal
Billie Holiday (historical segment) // Strange Fruit // 20th Century Masters // Universal
Cassandra Wilson // These Foolish Things // Coming Forth By Day // Legacy
Cassandra Wilson // Don't Explain // Coming Forth By Day // Legacy
Samuel Blais/David Liebman* // Taste Of Honey // Cycling // Effendi
Erik Hove* // Thorns // Saturated Colours // Indie
Erik Hove* // Shadows/Light // Saturated Colours // Indie
Equilibrium* // Totemic 2 // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Respire // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Oslo From Above // Liquid Light // Songlines
John Roney* // Prelude To A Kiss // Preludes // Effendi
Yesterday, April 7th, was the 100th anniversary of the birth of Billie Holiday. Billie was one of the most iconic and important jazz singers in our history, and stories of her troubled life are well documented. Books, movies, essays all outline her addictions, abuse and constant harassment by authorities. My historical segment today featured a few of Holiday's best known tunes.
But as well as that there were brand new releases along with some that have been around for a while. Some funky, some avant-garde, some melodic - the usual mix. A new cd by tenor player Donny McCaslin, experimental music by Finnish saxophonist Mikko Innanen, drummer Ernesto Corvine, The October Trio with Brad Turner, Cuban born pianist David Virelles and lots more. Here's the list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Donny McCaslin // Fast Future // Fast Future // Greenleaf
Donny McCaslin // No Eyes // Fast Future // Greenleaf
Mikko Innanen // Look For The Red Door // Song For A New Decade // TUM
The October Trio + Brad Turner* // Springs // Looks Like It's Going To Snow // Songlines
The October Trio + Brad Turner* // Flip // Looks Like It's Going To Snow // Songlines
The October Trio + Brad Turner* // Give (Sydney Carton) // Looks Like It's Going To Snow // Songlines
David Virelles // Biankomeko // Mboko // ECM
David Virelles // Antillais // Mboko // ECM
Ernesto Cervini* // Three Angels // Turboprop // Anzic
Chick Corea // Blue Monk // Trilogy // Chick Corea Productions
Jack DeJohnette // Leave Don't Go Away // Made In Chicago // ECM
Billie Holiday (historical segment) // Fine And Mellow // 20th Century Masters // Universal
Billie Holiday (historical segment) // Lover Man // 20th Century Masters // Universal
Billie Holiday (historical segment) // Don't Explain // 20th Century Masters // Universal
Billie Holiday (historical segment) // My Man // 20th Century Masters // Universal
Billie Holiday (historical segment) // God Bless The Child // 20th Century Masters // Universal
Billie Holiday (historical segment) // Strange Fruit // 20th Century Masters // Universal
Cassandra Wilson // These Foolish Things // Coming Forth By Day // Legacy
Cassandra Wilson // Don't Explain // Coming Forth By Day // Legacy
Samuel Blais/David Liebman* // Taste Of Honey // Cycling // Effendi
Erik Hove* // Thorns // Saturated Colours // Indie
Erik Hove* // Shadows/Light // Saturated Colours // Indie
Equilibrium* // Totemic 2 // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Respire // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Oslo From Above // Liquid Light // Songlines
John Roney* // Prelude To A Kiss // Preludes // Effendi
April 1st, 2015
The usual blend today of current jazz styles and approaches, from a European band called Composers' Orchestra Berlin to a new cd by pianist Robi Botos, the band Badbadnotgood, trumpeter and educator Dave Lisik - who used to be the band teacher at Murdoch Mackay School here in Winnipeg. Other tracks by the group Peripheral Vision, and the groups James Farm and Farmers By Nature. My historical segment features John Coltrane in the somewhat rare mood of pure ballads. Lots more, as outlined here.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Composers' Orchestra Berlin // Kleiner Stau // Free Range Music // Jazzhausmusik
Composers' Orchestra Berlin // Berlin // Free Range Music // Jazzhausmusik
Robi Botos* // Figure 8 // Movin' Forward // A440
Robi Botos* // Violet // Movin' Forward // A440
James Farm // City Folk // City Folk // Nonesuch
James Farm // What Remains // City Folk // Nonesuch
BADBADNOTGOOD* // Confessions // III // Innovative Leisure
BADBADNOTGOOD* // Kaleidoscope // III // Innovative Leisure
Dave Lisik* // The Disgruntled Plagiarist // Machaut Man And A Superman Hat // Rattle
Dave Lisik* // Katafuzees // Machaut Man And A Superman Hat // Rattle
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Say It (Over And Over Again) // Ballads // Impulse
John Coltrane (historical segment) // You Don't Know What Love Is // Ballads // Impulse
John Coltrane (historical segment) // What's New // Ballads // Impulse
John Coltrane (historical segment) // It's Easy to Remember // Ballads // Impulse
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Nancy (With The Laughing Face) // Ballads // Impulse
Peripheral Vision* // Neurosis And Everyday Life // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Indie
Peripheral Vision* // Cement Watchers // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Indie
Fred Hersch/Julian Lage // Monk's Dream // Free Flying // Palmetto
A/B Trio* // Intro to Carson // Out West // Indie
A/B Trio* // For Carson // Out West // Indie
Emile Parisien // Les Flics De La Police // Spezial Snack // ACT
Emile Parisien // Francois // Spezial Snack // ACT
Jose James // Fine And Mellow // Yesterday I Had The Blues // Blue Note
Tevet Sela* // Getting Younger // Lying Sun // Effendi
Farmers By Nature // Castle #2 // Love And Ghosts // Aum fidelity
The October Trio + Brad Turner* // Springs (partial only) // Looks Like It's Going To Snow // Songlines
The usual blend today of current jazz styles and approaches, from a European band called Composers' Orchestra Berlin to a new cd by pianist Robi Botos, the band Badbadnotgood, trumpeter and educator Dave Lisik - who used to be the band teacher at Murdoch Mackay School here in Winnipeg. Other tracks by the group Peripheral Vision, and the groups James Farm and Farmers By Nature. My historical segment features John Coltrane in the somewhat rare mood of pure ballads. Lots more, as outlined here.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Composers' Orchestra Berlin // Kleiner Stau // Free Range Music // Jazzhausmusik
Composers' Orchestra Berlin // Berlin // Free Range Music // Jazzhausmusik
Robi Botos* // Figure 8 // Movin' Forward // A440
Robi Botos* // Violet // Movin' Forward // A440
James Farm // City Folk // City Folk // Nonesuch
James Farm // What Remains // City Folk // Nonesuch
BADBADNOTGOOD* // Confessions // III // Innovative Leisure
BADBADNOTGOOD* // Kaleidoscope // III // Innovative Leisure
Dave Lisik* // The Disgruntled Plagiarist // Machaut Man And A Superman Hat // Rattle
Dave Lisik* // Katafuzees // Machaut Man And A Superman Hat // Rattle
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Say It (Over And Over Again) // Ballads // Impulse
John Coltrane (historical segment) // You Don't Know What Love Is // Ballads // Impulse
John Coltrane (historical segment) // What's New // Ballads // Impulse
John Coltrane (historical segment) // It's Easy to Remember // Ballads // Impulse
John Coltrane (historical segment) // Nancy (With The Laughing Face) // Ballads // Impulse
Peripheral Vision* // Neurosis And Everyday Life // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Indie
Peripheral Vision* // Cement Watchers // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Indie
Fred Hersch/Julian Lage // Monk's Dream // Free Flying // Palmetto
A/B Trio* // Intro to Carson // Out West // Indie
A/B Trio* // For Carson // Out West // Indie
Emile Parisien // Les Flics De La Police // Spezial Snack // ACT
Emile Parisien // Francois // Spezial Snack // ACT
Jose James // Fine And Mellow // Yesterday I Had The Blues // Blue Note
Tevet Sela* // Getting Younger // Lying Sun // Effendi
Farmers By Nature // Castle #2 // Love And Ghosts // Aum fidelity
The October Trio + Brad Turner* // Springs (partial only) // Looks Like It's Going To Snow // Songlines
March 25th, 2015
Today I'll start with latest Juno winner saxophonist Kirk MacDonald and then another Juno nominee, guitarist Jim Head. Then a new cd by alto player Remi Bolduc that is a tribute to the music of Dave Brubeck, another tribute cd that references the music of Gil Evans, a beautiful new album by pianist Yves Leveille, a brand new cd by drummer Harris Eisenstadt, the group Myriad 3, Winnipegger Curtis Nowasad who was in town for a concert last week - lots more. My historical segment is the debut album by alto player Kenny Garrett. Here's the full list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Kirk MacDonald* // Lonnie's Lament // Vista Obscura // Addo
Kirk MacDonald* // Vista Obscura // Vista Obscura // Addo
Jim Head* // Shambhala // Zoetrope // Jim Head
Jim Head* // Pinocchio // Zoetrope // Jim Head
Remi Bolduc* // Rondo A La Turk // Tribute To Dave Brubeck // Remi Bolduc
Remi Bolduc* // Bluette // Tribute To Dave Brubeck // Remi Bolduc
Gil Evans Project & Ryan Truesdell // Time Of The Barracudas // Lines Of colour // Blue Note/Artist Share
Yves Leveille* // Pantomime // Quantique // Effendi
Yves Leveille* // Rituel // Quantique // Effendi
Kenny Garrett (historical segment) // Delfeayo's Dilemma // Trilogy // Warner Bros
Kenny Garrett (historical segment) // Giant Steps // Trilogy // Warner Bros
Kenny Garrett (historical segment) // In Your Own Sweet Way // Trilogy // Warner Bros
Kenny Garrett (historical segment) // What Is This Thing Called Love // Trilogy // Warner Bros
Myriad 3* // The Where // The Where // Alma
Myriad 3* // Little Lentil // The Where // Alma
Harris Eisenstadt* // A Kind Of Resigned Indignation // Golden State II // Songlines
Curtis Nowasad* // A Casual Test // Dialectics // Cellar Live
Curtis Nowasad* // Reconciliation // Dialectics // Cellar Live
Steve Lehman // Segregated And Sequential // Mise En Abime // Pi
Steve Lehman // 13 Colours // Mise En Abime // Pi
Benoit Delbecq // Aka // The Sixth Jump // Songlines
Benoit Delbecq // Le Meme Jour // The Sixth Jump // Songlines
The Bad Plus // I Hear You // Inevitable Western // The Bad Plus
The Bad Plus // Gold Prisms Incorporated // Inevitable Western // The Bad Plus
Today I'll start with latest Juno winner saxophonist Kirk MacDonald and then another Juno nominee, guitarist Jim Head. Then a new cd by alto player Remi Bolduc that is a tribute to the music of Dave Brubeck, another tribute cd that references the music of Gil Evans, a beautiful new album by pianist Yves Leveille, a brand new cd by drummer Harris Eisenstadt, the group Myriad 3, Winnipegger Curtis Nowasad who was in town for a concert last week - lots more. My historical segment is the debut album by alto player Kenny Garrett. Here's the full list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Kirk MacDonald* // Lonnie's Lament // Vista Obscura // Addo
Kirk MacDonald* // Vista Obscura // Vista Obscura // Addo
Jim Head* // Shambhala // Zoetrope // Jim Head
Jim Head* // Pinocchio // Zoetrope // Jim Head
Remi Bolduc* // Rondo A La Turk // Tribute To Dave Brubeck // Remi Bolduc
Remi Bolduc* // Bluette // Tribute To Dave Brubeck // Remi Bolduc
Gil Evans Project & Ryan Truesdell // Time Of The Barracudas // Lines Of colour // Blue Note/Artist Share
Yves Leveille* // Pantomime // Quantique // Effendi
Yves Leveille* // Rituel // Quantique // Effendi
Kenny Garrett (historical segment) // Delfeayo's Dilemma // Trilogy // Warner Bros
Kenny Garrett (historical segment) // Giant Steps // Trilogy // Warner Bros
Kenny Garrett (historical segment) // In Your Own Sweet Way // Trilogy // Warner Bros
Kenny Garrett (historical segment) // What Is This Thing Called Love // Trilogy // Warner Bros
Myriad 3* // The Where // The Where // Alma
Myriad 3* // Little Lentil // The Where // Alma
Harris Eisenstadt* // A Kind Of Resigned Indignation // Golden State II // Songlines
Curtis Nowasad* // A Casual Test // Dialectics // Cellar Live
Curtis Nowasad* // Reconciliation // Dialectics // Cellar Live
Steve Lehman // Segregated And Sequential // Mise En Abime // Pi
Steve Lehman // 13 Colours // Mise En Abime // Pi
Benoit Delbecq // Aka // The Sixth Jump // Songlines
Benoit Delbecq // Le Meme Jour // The Sixth Jump // Songlines
The Bad Plus // I Hear You // Inevitable Western // The Bad Plus
The Bad Plus // Gold Prisms Incorporated // Inevitable Western // The Bad Plus
March 18th, 2015
The usual mix of styles today, with a couple of nods to the jazz/rock/fusion/funk school, both current and earlier. The new sound was by a band called Drkwav, and the earlier example was my historical segment with the 1973 Herbie Hancock album Head Hunters. Alto player Rudresh Mahanthappa's brand new album was sampled, as was a new album by some aging free jazz musicians led by drummer Jack DeJohnette. Pianist Vijay Iyer, saxophonist Jimmy Greene, guitarist Reg Schwager, drummer Jim Doxas' trio, the group Cordage all got air time today. Here's the order.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Rez Abbasi // Butterfly // Intents and Purposes // Enja
Vijay Iyer // Diptych // Break Stuff // ECM
Vijay Iyer // Hood // Break Stuff // ECM
Jack DeJohnette // Museum Of Time // Made In Chicago - Live At The Chicago Jazz Festival // ECM
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // Reunion // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // Calliope // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Samuel Blais/David Liebman* // Interludio Obscurio // Cycling // Effendi
Samuel Blais/David Liebman* // Et Vois Le Jour // Cycling // Effendi
Herbie Hancock (historical segment) // Chameleon // Head Hunters // Columbia
Herbie Hancock (historical segment) // Watermelon Man // Head Hunters // Columbia
Erik Hove* // Inner Chamber // Saturated Colours // Indie
Erik Hove* // Brain Freeze // Saturated Colours // Indie
Jim Doxas* // Melo 3 // Blind Leap // Addo
Jim Doxas* // My Old Flame // Blind Leap // Addo
Drkwav // Darkwave // The Purge // Royal Potato Family
Ambrose Akinmusire // The Beauty Of Dissolving Portraits // The Imagined Saviour Is Far Easier To Paint // Blue Note
Ambrose Akinmusire // Bubbles // The Imagined Saviour Is Far Easier To Paint // Blue Note
Reg Schwager* // Four Eyes Part 1 // Delphinus // Jazz From Rant
Reg Schwager* // Four Eyes Part 2 // Delphinus // Jazz From Rant
Rudresh Mahanthappa // Bird Calls #2 // Bird Calls // ACT
Rudresh Mahanthappa // Chillin' // Bird Calls // ACT
Jimmy Greene // Seventh Candle // Beautiful Life // Mack Avenue
Jimmy Greene // Maybe (partial only) // Beautiful Life // Mack Avenue
The usual mix of styles today, with a couple of nods to the jazz/rock/fusion/funk school, both current and earlier. The new sound was by a band called Drkwav, and the earlier example was my historical segment with the 1973 Herbie Hancock album Head Hunters. Alto player Rudresh Mahanthappa's brand new album was sampled, as was a new album by some aging free jazz musicians led by drummer Jack DeJohnette. Pianist Vijay Iyer, saxophonist Jimmy Greene, guitarist Reg Schwager, drummer Jim Doxas' trio, the group Cordage all got air time today. Here's the order.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Rez Abbasi // Butterfly // Intents and Purposes // Enja
Vijay Iyer // Diptych // Break Stuff // ECM
Vijay Iyer // Hood // Break Stuff // ECM
Jack DeJohnette // Museum Of Time // Made In Chicago - Live At The Chicago Jazz Festival // ECM
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // Reunion // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // Calliope // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Samuel Blais/David Liebman* // Interludio Obscurio // Cycling // Effendi
Samuel Blais/David Liebman* // Et Vois Le Jour // Cycling // Effendi
Herbie Hancock (historical segment) // Chameleon // Head Hunters // Columbia
Herbie Hancock (historical segment) // Watermelon Man // Head Hunters // Columbia
Erik Hove* // Inner Chamber // Saturated Colours // Indie
Erik Hove* // Brain Freeze // Saturated Colours // Indie
Jim Doxas* // Melo 3 // Blind Leap // Addo
Jim Doxas* // My Old Flame // Blind Leap // Addo
Drkwav // Darkwave // The Purge // Royal Potato Family
Ambrose Akinmusire // The Beauty Of Dissolving Portraits // The Imagined Saviour Is Far Easier To Paint // Blue Note
Ambrose Akinmusire // Bubbles // The Imagined Saviour Is Far Easier To Paint // Blue Note
Reg Schwager* // Four Eyes Part 1 // Delphinus // Jazz From Rant
Reg Schwager* // Four Eyes Part 2 // Delphinus // Jazz From Rant
Rudresh Mahanthappa // Bird Calls #2 // Bird Calls // ACT
Rudresh Mahanthappa // Chillin' // Bird Calls // ACT
Jimmy Greene // Seventh Candle // Beautiful Life // Mack Avenue
Jimmy Greene // Maybe (partial only) // Beautiful Life // Mack Avenue
March 11th, 2015
Last week was sort of weighted toward the avant-garde end of the continuum, and so this show was basically more melodic - with a couple of exceptions. One of the exceptions was pretty wild. (Subtle Lip Can). Other tracks were by the group Badbadnotgood, drummer Ernesto Cervini, Winnipeggers Curtis Nowasad and Jeff Presslaff, the groups Peripheral Vision, A/B Trio and others. The historical segment was Miles Davis' 1984 recording called Aura, recorded in Europe when Miles was there to receive an award. With the exception of the Miles Davis tracks, all the rest are "CanCon". The full list is right here.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
BADBADNOTGOOD* // Triangle // III // Innovative Leisure
BADBADNOTGOOD* // CS60 // III // Innovative Leisure
Ernesto Cervini* // Fear Of Flying // Turboprop // Anzic
Subtle Lip Can* // Fliver Shame // Reflective Drime // Drip Audio
Curtis Nowasad* // Dialectics // Dialectics // Cellar Live
Curtis Nowasad* // 159 & St. Nick // Dialectics // Cellar Live
Peripheral Vision* // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Indie
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Intro // Aura // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // White // Aura // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Yellow // Aura // Columbia
Equilibrium* // Praha // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Eupnea // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Thalassa // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Totemic 1 // Liquid Light // Songlines
Jeff Presslaff* // Sincerely Ours // The Complete Rebirth Of The Cool // Cellar Live
Jeff Presslaff* // Tango Para Rosalba // The Complete Rebirth Of The Cool // Cellar Live
A/B Trio* // What Happens Next // Out West // Indie
A/B Trio* // Blues En Cerf Rouge // Out West // Indie
Jim Head* // Zoetrope // Zoetrope // Jim Head
Jim Head* // Soft Shoe // Zoetrope // Jim Head
Inhabitants* // The Rancher // The Furniture Moves Underneath // Drip audio
Inhabitants* // Photopropism // The Furniture Moves Underneath // Drip audio
Myriad 3* // The Strong One // The Where // Alma
Myriad 3* // Bebop Medley // The Where // Alma
Felix Stussi/Ray Anderson* // Blues Malcommodes // Arrabbiata // Effendi
Felix Stussi/Ray Anderson* // Arrabbiata (partial) // Arrabbiata // Effendi
Last week was sort of weighted toward the avant-garde end of the continuum, and so this show was basically more melodic - with a couple of exceptions. One of the exceptions was pretty wild. (Subtle Lip Can). Other tracks were by the group Badbadnotgood, drummer Ernesto Cervini, Winnipeggers Curtis Nowasad and Jeff Presslaff, the groups Peripheral Vision, A/B Trio and others. The historical segment was Miles Davis' 1984 recording called Aura, recorded in Europe when Miles was there to receive an award. With the exception of the Miles Davis tracks, all the rest are "CanCon". The full list is right here.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
BADBADNOTGOOD* // Triangle // III // Innovative Leisure
BADBADNOTGOOD* // CS60 // III // Innovative Leisure
Ernesto Cervini* // Fear Of Flying // Turboprop // Anzic
Subtle Lip Can* // Fliver Shame // Reflective Drime // Drip Audio
Curtis Nowasad* // Dialectics // Dialectics // Cellar Live
Curtis Nowasad* // 159 & St. Nick // Dialectics // Cellar Live
Peripheral Vision* // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Indie
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Intro // Aura // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // White // Aura // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Yellow // Aura // Columbia
Equilibrium* // Praha // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Eupnea // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Thalassa // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Totemic 1 // Liquid Light // Songlines
Jeff Presslaff* // Sincerely Ours // The Complete Rebirth Of The Cool // Cellar Live
Jeff Presslaff* // Tango Para Rosalba // The Complete Rebirth Of The Cool // Cellar Live
A/B Trio* // What Happens Next // Out West // Indie
A/B Trio* // Blues En Cerf Rouge // Out West // Indie
Jim Head* // Zoetrope // Zoetrope // Jim Head
Jim Head* // Soft Shoe // Zoetrope // Jim Head
Inhabitants* // The Rancher // The Furniture Moves Underneath // Drip audio
Inhabitants* // Photopropism // The Furniture Moves Underneath // Drip audio
Myriad 3* // The Strong One // The Where // Alma
Myriad 3* // Bebop Medley // The Where // Alma
Felix Stussi/Ray Anderson* // Blues Malcommodes // Arrabbiata // Effendi
Felix Stussi/Ray Anderson* // Arrabbiata (partial) // Arrabbiata // Effendi
March 4th, 2015
Some fairly lengthy tracks today, with some melodic and quite a bit of more avant-garde sounds. a brand new album by alto player Rudresh Mahanthappa, saxophonist Chris Potter, Winnipeg trombonist/pianist /composer Jeff Presslaff, pianist Benoit Delbecq and more. While it's March, I will play a couple of albums (Anthony Branker and Matana Roberts) that I only came across last week, and so Black History Month will still be here for a while today. The historical segment is John Zorn's 1994 album with Masada Live in Jerusalem. Here's the full list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Rudresh Mahanthappa // Bird Calls #1 // Bird Calls // ACT
Rudresh Mahanthappa // On The DL // Bird Calls // ACT
Chris Potter // Imaginary Cities Pt 1 (Compassion) // Imaginary Cities // ECM
Chris Potter // Imaginary Cities Pt 2 (Dualities) // Imaginary Cities // ECM
Jeff Presslaff* // Marda Loop // The Complete Rebirth Of The Cool // Cellar Live
Jeff Presslaff* // Range Of Motion // The Complete Rebirth Of The Cool // Cellar Live
Jeff Presslaff* // Measure For Measure For Measure // The Complete Rebirth Of The Cool // Cellar Live
Joel Harrison // Wide River To Cross Pt 1 // Mother Stump // Cuneiform
Joel Harrison // Wide River To Cross Pt 2 // Mother Stump // Cuneiform
Samuel Blais/David Liebman* // Chli-Bli // Cycling // Effendi
Samuel Blais/David Liebman* // Sidonie // Cycling // Effendi
Anthony Branker // Preamble // The Forward (Towards Equality) Suite // Origin
Anthony Branker // Equality // The Forward (Towards Equality) Suite // Origin
Anthony Branker // If We Must Die // The Forward (Towards Equality) Suite // Origin
Matana Roberts // All Is Written // Coin Coin Chapter 3 // Constellation
Matana Roberts // The Good Book Says // Coin Coin Chapter 3 // Constellation
Benoit Delbecq // Letter To Gyorgy L // The Sixth Jump // Songlines
Benoit Delbecq // Barragan // The Sixth Jump // Songlines
Benoit Delbecq // Piano Page // The Sixth Jump // Songlines
John Zorn (historical segment) // Piram // Masada Live In Jerusalem 1994 // Zorn
John Zorn (historical segment) // Bith Aneth // Masada Live In Jerusalem 1994 // Zorn
Fred Hersch // Far Away // Floating // Palmetto
Fred Hersch // Arcata // Floating // Palmetto
Bobby Avey // Louverture (partial) // Authority Melts From Me // Whirlwind
Some fairly lengthy tracks today, with some melodic and quite a bit of more avant-garde sounds. a brand new album by alto player Rudresh Mahanthappa, saxophonist Chris Potter, Winnipeg trombonist/pianist /composer Jeff Presslaff, pianist Benoit Delbecq and more. While it's March, I will play a couple of albums (Anthony Branker and Matana Roberts) that I only came across last week, and so Black History Month will still be here for a while today. The historical segment is John Zorn's 1994 album with Masada Live in Jerusalem. Here's the full list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Rudresh Mahanthappa // Bird Calls #1 // Bird Calls // ACT
Rudresh Mahanthappa // On The DL // Bird Calls // ACT
Chris Potter // Imaginary Cities Pt 1 (Compassion) // Imaginary Cities // ECM
Chris Potter // Imaginary Cities Pt 2 (Dualities) // Imaginary Cities // ECM
Jeff Presslaff* // Marda Loop // The Complete Rebirth Of The Cool // Cellar Live
Jeff Presslaff* // Range Of Motion // The Complete Rebirth Of The Cool // Cellar Live
Jeff Presslaff* // Measure For Measure For Measure // The Complete Rebirth Of The Cool // Cellar Live
Joel Harrison // Wide River To Cross Pt 1 // Mother Stump // Cuneiform
Joel Harrison // Wide River To Cross Pt 2 // Mother Stump // Cuneiform
Samuel Blais/David Liebman* // Chli-Bli // Cycling // Effendi
Samuel Blais/David Liebman* // Sidonie // Cycling // Effendi
Anthony Branker // Preamble // The Forward (Towards Equality) Suite // Origin
Anthony Branker // Equality // The Forward (Towards Equality) Suite // Origin
Anthony Branker // If We Must Die // The Forward (Towards Equality) Suite // Origin
Matana Roberts // All Is Written // Coin Coin Chapter 3 // Constellation
Matana Roberts // The Good Book Says // Coin Coin Chapter 3 // Constellation
Benoit Delbecq // Letter To Gyorgy L // The Sixth Jump // Songlines
Benoit Delbecq // Barragan // The Sixth Jump // Songlines
Benoit Delbecq // Piano Page // The Sixth Jump // Songlines
John Zorn (historical segment) // Piram // Masada Live In Jerusalem 1994 // Zorn
John Zorn (historical segment) // Bith Aneth // Masada Live In Jerusalem 1994 // Zorn
Fred Hersch // Far Away // Floating // Palmetto
Fred Hersch // Arcata // Floating // Palmetto
Bobby Avey // Louverture (partial) // Authority Melts From Me // Whirlwind
February 25th, 2015
Lots of variety today as usual. The band known as James Farm started, with Canadian saxophonist/composer Anna Webber to follow. Trombonist Ray Anderson growled his way into your life, and there was a new album by the group Myriad 3. Jason Moran's tribute to Fats Waller, French saxophonist Emile Parisien, pianist Tigran Hamasyan and more. The historical segment was the essential Crystal Silence from 1972 with Chick Corea and Gary Burton. Here's the list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
James Farm // Aspirin // City Folk // Nonesuch
James Farm // Jury's Out // City Folk // Nonesuch
Anna Webber* // 1994 // Simple // Skirl
Felix Stussi/Ray Anderson* // Subsub's Blues // Arribbiata // Effendi
Myriad 3* // First Flight // The Where // Alma
Myriad 3* // Undertow // The Where // Alma
Jason Moran // The Joint Is Jumpin' // All Rise: A Joyful Elegy To Fats Waller // Blue Note
Jason Moran // Ain't Nobody's Business // All Rise: A Joyful Elegy To Fats Waller // Blue Note
Chick Corea/Gary Burton (historical segment) // Senor Mouse // Crystal Silence // ECM
Chick Corea/Gary Burton (historical segment) // Crystal Silence // Crystal Silence // ECM
Chick Corea/Gary Burton (historical segment) // What Game Shall We Play today? // Crystal Silence // ECM
Jarrett/Haden/Motian // Rainbow // Hamburg '72 // ECM
Tigran Hamasyan // To Love // Mockroot // Nonesuch
Tigran Hamasyan // Song For Melan And Rafik // Mockroot // Nonesuch
Monsoon* // The Great Mandala // Mandala // Indie
Equilibrium* // Air // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Grundtvig Coral // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Motels Mono // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Hiro // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Sweep // Liquid Light // Songlines
Kenny Wheeler // Jigsaw // Songs For Quintet // ECM
Kenny Wheeler // Canter No. 1 // Songs For Quintet // ECM
Emile Parisien // Mazout Damnation // Spezial Snack // ACT
Dave Lisik* // Georgia On My Mind // Machaut Man And A Superman Hat // Rattle
Lots of variety today as usual. The band known as James Farm started, with Canadian saxophonist/composer Anna Webber to follow. Trombonist Ray Anderson growled his way into your life, and there was a new album by the group Myriad 3. Jason Moran's tribute to Fats Waller, French saxophonist Emile Parisien, pianist Tigran Hamasyan and more. The historical segment was the essential Crystal Silence from 1972 with Chick Corea and Gary Burton. Here's the list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
James Farm // Aspirin // City Folk // Nonesuch
James Farm // Jury's Out // City Folk // Nonesuch
Anna Webber* // 1994 // Simple // Skirl
Felix Stussi/Ray Anderson* // Subsub's Blues // Arribbiata // Effendi
Myriad 3* // First Flight // The Where // Alma
Myriad 3* // Undertow // The Where // Alma
Jason Moran // The Joint Is Jumpin' // All Rise: A Joyful Elegy To Fats Waller // Blue Note
Jason Moran // Ain't Nobody's Business // All Rise: A Joyful Elegy To Fats Waller // Blue Note
Chick Corea/Gary Burton (historical segment) // Senor Mouse // Crystal Silence // ECM
Chick Corea/Gary Burton (historical segment) // Crystal Silence // Crystal Silence // ECM
Chick Corea/Gary Burton (historical segment) // What Game Shall We Play today? // Crystal Silence // ECM
Jarrett/Haden/Motian // Rainbow // Hamburg '72 // ECM
Tigran Hamasyan // To Love // Mockroot // Nonesuch
Tigran Hamasyan // Song For Melan And Rafik // Mockroot // Nonesuch
Monsoon* // The Great Mandala // Mandala // Indie
Equilibrium* // Air // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Grundtvig Coral // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Motels Mono // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Hiro // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Sweep // Liquid Light // Songlines
Kenny Wheeler // Jigsaw // Songs For Quintet // ECM
Kenny Wheeler // Canter No. 1 // Songs For Quintet // ECM
Emile Parisien // Mazout Damnation // Spezial Snack // ACT
Dave Lisik* // Georgia On My Mind // Machaut Man And A Superman Hat // Rattle
February 11th and February 18th, 2015
Two weeks listed here. February 11th was CKUW's 2015 Fundrive show, and the musical selections listed were sometimes played fully and sometimes as background to the Fundrive business. The Darlene and Jonathan Edwards bit was strictly for laughs. The 18th was "business as usual".
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Chick Corea // You're My Everything // Trilogy // Chick Corea Productions
Jonathon and Darlene Edwards // I'm Beginning To See The Light // The Piano Artistry Of...//
Jonathon and Darlene Edwards // Stayin' Alive // The Piano Artistry Of... //
John Coltrane // Afro Blue // The Very Best Of... // Verve
Miles Davis // Flamenco Sketches // Kind Of Blue // Columbia
Oliver Nelson // Stolen Moments // The Blues And The Abstract Truth // Impulse
Peripheral Vision* // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Indie
Benoit Delbecq/Francois Houle* // Mystery Song // Because She Hoped // Songlines
Benoit Delbecq/Francois Houle* // Pour Pee Wee // Because She Hoped // Songlines
Fred Hersch // Floating // Floating // Palmetto
Joel Harrison // Do You Remember Big Mama Thornton? // Mother Stump // Cuneiform
(February 18th, 2015)
Thanks to the Fundrive pledgers last week Voyage raised $2086 and I thank all who contributed to this worthy endeavour. The music today had new releases from guitarists Rez Abbasi and Reg Schwager, pianist Vijay Iyer, drummers Ernesto Cervini and Winnipegger Curtis Nowasad, the band Inhabitants and Saxophone Summit. My historical segment featured Herbie Hancock's 1965 classic album Maiden Voyage. The last hour or so was dedicated to Black History Month, with some powerful music from the beginning of the music until today. Here's the full list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Rez Abbasi // Medieval Overture // Intents and Purposes // Enja
Saxophone Summit // Balkis // Visitation // Artistshare
Ernesto Cervini* // Unnecessary Mountain // Turboprop // Anzic
Ernesto Cervini* // Red Cross // Turboprop // Anzic
Vijay Iyer // Starlings // Break Stuff // ECM
Vijay Iyer // Chorale // Break Stuff // ECM
Vijay Iyer // Diptych // Break Stuff // ECM
Curtis Nowasad* // Speak No Evil // Dialectics // Cellar Live
Curtis Nowasad* // I Remember You // Dialectics // Cellar Live
Herbie Hancock (historical segment) // Maiden Voyage // Maiden Voyage // Blue Note
Herbie Hancock (historical segment) // Eye Of The hurricane // Maiden Voyage // Blue Note
Herbie Hancock (historical segment) // Dolphin Dance // Maiden Voyage // Blue Note
Inhabitants* // A Part Of You // The Furniture Moves Underneath // Drip audio
Inhabitants* // Drop Descender // The Furniture Moves Underneath // Drip audio
Reg Schwager* // The Lonesome Scenes Of Winter // Delphinus // Jazz From Rant
McIntosh County Shouters (Black History Month segment) // I Want To die Like Weepin' Mary // Slave Shouts // indie
McIntosh County Shouters (Black History Month segment) // Wade The Water To My Knees // Slave Shouts // indie
McIntosh County Shouters (Black History Month segment) // Time Drawin' Nigh // Slave Shouts // indie
Max Roach/Abby Lincoln (Black History Month segment) // All Africa // We Insist: Freedom Now Suite // Candid
Branford Marsalis (Black History Month segment) // Berta, Berta // I Heard You Twice The First Time // Sony
Billie Holiday (Black History Month segment) // Strange Fruit (1939 version) // 20th Century Masters - The Millenium Collection: The Best Of Bllie Holiday // UMG
John Coltrane (Black History Month segment) // Alabama // The Very Best Of... // Verve
Nina Simone (Black History Month segment) // Mississippi Goddam // Gold // Universal
Nina Simone (Black History Month segment) // Four Women // Gold // Universal
Ambrose Akinmusire // Rollcall For Those Absent // The Imagined Saviour Is Far Easier To Paint // Blue Note
February 4th, 2015
Thanks to Colin Smith for filling in so ably for the last two weeks. Today the music includes several Canadian ex-pats like trumpeter/composer/educator Dave Lisik, saxophonist Anna Webber and trumpeter Kenny Wheeler. New cds by saxophonist Chris Potter, guitarist Rez Abbasi, pianist Bobby Avey, and the Toronto group Monsoon. Drummer Ernesto Cervini and the group Cordame. The historical segment is saxophonist Dexter gordon - the only jazz guy I know who was nominated for a Best Actor Oscar. Here's the full list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Dave Lisik* // Steal Bryan's Laptop // Machaut Man And A Superman Hat // Rattle
Anna Webber* // Carnophobia // Simple // Skirl
Kenny Wheeler // Seventy-Six // Songs For Quintet // ECM
Kenny Wheeler // The Long Waiting // Songs For Quintet // ECM
Benoit Delbecq // Ando // The Sixth Jump // Songlines
Benoit Delbecq // Poursuite/Drum Page // The Sixth Jump // Songlines
Samuel Blais/David Liebman* // Taste Of Honey // Cycling // Effendi
Samuel Blais/David Liebman* // The Crusher // Cycling // Effendi
Chris Potter // Lament // Imaginary Cities // ECM
Ernesto Cervini* // TGV // There // Anzic
Bobby Avey // Kaifou // Authority Melts From Me // Whirlwind
Dexter Gordon (historical segment) // Our Love Is Here To Stay // Our Man In Paris // Impulse
Dexter Gordon (historical segment) // Stairway To The Stars // Our Man In Paris // Impulse
Dexter Gordon (historical segment) // A Night In Tunisia // Our Man In Paris // Impulse
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // Reve Eveille // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // Beyrouth // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // Python's Tendency // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Rez Abbasi // Black Market (partial) // Intents and Purposes // Enja
January 28th, 2015 Guest Host Colin Smith - Playlist below
Ben Webster // Stormy Weather // Stormy Weather // Eclipse
Lena Horne // Stormy Weather // Golden Legends // Direct Source
Max Roach // Driva’man // We Insist!: Freedom Now Suite // Candid
Billie Holiday // Strange Fruit // Star Power // Direct Source
Ambrose Akinmusire // Rollcall for Those Absent // The Imagined Savior Is Far Easier to Paint // Blue Note
Michael Bates* // Potassium // Outside Sources // Pommerac
Norm Howard and Johannes Welsch* // Hollywood // Marking the Infinite // Dunrobin Sonic Gym
Subtle Lip Can* // Shuffle Stomp // Reflective Drime // Drip Audio
Subtle Lip Can* // Rommer Chanks // Reflective Drime // Drip Audio
Julie Lamontagne Trio* // White Chocolate // Facing the Truth // Effendi
Knut Haugsoen* // Step and a Half // Step and a Half // Ram
Art Ensemble of Chicago (featured artist) Art Ensemble of Chicago // Variations sur un thème de Monteverdi (I, II, III) // Americans Swinging in Paris: The Pathe Sessions // EMI
Art Ensemble of Chicago // Proverbes (I, II, III) // Americans Swinging in Paris: The Pathe Sessions // EMI
Art Ensemble of Chicago // Sangaredi // Tribute to Lester // ECM
Art Ensemble of Chicago // He Took a Cab to Neptune // Sirius Calling // Pi
Art Ensemble of Chicago // Everyday’s a Perfect Day // Sirius Calling // Pi
Karen Mantler // My Solo // Business Is Bad // Watt/ECM
Karen Mantler // Business Is Bad // Business Is Bad // Watt/ECM
Kaie Kellough* // International Monetary Funk // Creole Continuum // Howl! Arts Collective Kaie Kellough* // Tinnitus // Creole Continuum // Howl! Arts Collective
Kaie Kellough* // Hausmann’s Ransom Note // Creole Continuum // Howl! Arts Collective Marianne Trudel* // La vie commence ici // La vie commence ici // Justin Time
Marianne Trudel* // Urge // La vie commence ici // Justin Time
Tord Gustavsen Quartet // Right There // Extended Circle // ECM
Tord Gustavsen Quartet // The Gift // Extended Circle // ECM
Bill Evans // Quiet Now // Autumn Leaves // Eclipse
January 21st, 2015 - Guest Host Colin Smith - Playlist below
St Germain // Rose Rouge // Tourist // Blue Note
Laurent de Wilde // French Elections // Stories // Warner
François Couture* // Back Street // Downtown Ride // self-released
Michel Lambert* // Nov. 24, Un autre portrait de Nette // Journal des Épisodes II // Jazz from Rant
Michel Lambert* // Nov. 25, déjà-vu // Journal des Épisodes II // Jazz from Rant
Michel Lambert* // Nov. 26, Le Basson étrange // Journal des Épisodes II // Jazz from Rant
Michel Lambert* // Nov. 27, Vision et reprise des pastels // Journal des Épisodes II // Jazz from Rant
Michel Lambert* // Nov. 29, Le cheval Le bateau La rivière // Journal des Épisodes II // Jazz from Rant
Michel Lambert* // Nov. 30, Le 2ième jour // Journal des Épisodes II // Jazz from Rant Michel Lambert* // Dec. 1, Rouge!!! // Journal des Épisodes II // Jazz from Rant
Michel Lambert* // Dec. 2, Pluques // Journal des Épisodes II // Jazz from Rant
Michel Lambert* // Dec. 3, Loupes // Journal des Épisodes II // Jazz from Rant
Michel Lambert* // Dec. 16, Loupe organisé // Journal des Épisodes II // Jazz from Rant Michel Lambert* // Dec. 20, Étirement (gros plan) // Journal des Épisodes II // Jazz from Rant
Michel Lambert* // Dec. 28, vue de côté // Journal des Épisodes II // Jazz from Rant Jason Moran // Honeysuckle Rose // All Rise: A Joyful Elegy for Fats Waller // Blue Note Jason Moran // Lulu’s Back in Town // All Rise: A Joyful Elegy for Fats Waller // Blue Note
Jason Moran // Ain’t Misbehavin’ // All Rise: A Joyful Elegy for Fats Waller // Blue Note Miles Davis // So What // Kind of Blue // Columbia
Mat Maneri Trio // So What? // So What? // hatOLOGY
Tin Hat Trio (featured artist)
Tin Hat Trio // Under the Gun // The Rodeo Eroded // Ryko/Ropeadope
Tin Hat Trio // Happy Hour // The Rodeo Eroded // Ryko/Ropeadope
Tin Hat Trio // Hotel Aurora // Book of Silk // Sheridan Square
Tin Hat Trio // March of the Smallest Feet // Book of Silk // Sheridan Square
Tin Hat Trio // Willow Weep for Me // The Rodeo Eroded // Ryko/Ropeadope
Minamo // Midori No Shinkiro – Green Mirage // Kuroi Kawa – Black River // Tzadik
Tara Davidson Quartet* // Anastasia’s Sister //
The Tara Davidson Quartet // self-released
Quincy Davis // Walnut Creek // Songs in the Key of Q // self-released
Peripheral Vision* // Robbed and Ridiculed // Sheer Tyranny of Will // self-released Peripheral Vision* // Neurosis and Everyday Life // Sheer Tyranny of Will // self-released Keith Price* // Pablo’s Trio // Breakfast of Champions // self-released
Gordon Grdina’s East Van Strings* // Selma // The Breathing of Statues // Songlines Mary Halvorson Quintet // Cold Mirrors (No. 15) // Saturn Sings // Firehouse 12
Jean-Nicolas Trottier Trio* // Acid Bunny // Acid Bunny // Effendi
Jean-Nicolas Trottier Trio* // Confusion // Acid Bunny // Effendi
Jane Bunnett and Maqueque* // Guajira S. XXI // Jane Bunnett and Maqueque // Justin Time
Jane Bunnett and Maqueque* // Maqueque // Jane Bunnett and Maqueque // Justin Time Roberto Fonseca // Triste Alegría // Zamazu // Enya/Justin Time
January 14th, 2015
The Canadian band Badbadnotgood started today, and over the rest of the show were The October Trio, David Virelles, a couple of neat guitarists - Tom Chang and Jim Head, an experimental disc by saxophonist Erik Hove, a new release by Winnipegger Curtis Nowasad, the band Peripheral Vision that will be in town on January 27th, and lots more. My historical segment is some classic Archie Shepp. Here's the full list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
BADBADNOTGOOD* // Triangle // III // Innovative Leisure
BADBADNOTGOOD* // Can't Leave The Night // III // Innovative Leisure
The October Trio + Brad Turner* // You're Trying Too Hard // Looks Like It's Going To Snow // Songlines
The October Trio + Brad Turner* // Found // Looks Like It's Going To Snow // Songlines
David Virelles // Transmission // Mboko // ECM
David Virelles // The Highest One // Mboko // ECM
David Virelles // Ete (A Maria Teresa Vera) // Mboko // ECM
Tom Chang // Tongue And Groove // Tongue And Groove // Raw Toast
Tom Chang // Bar Codes // Tongue And Groove // Raw Toast
Jim Head* // For The Grace Of You // Zoetrope // Jim Head
Jim Head* // Pinocchio // Zoetrope // Jim Head
Peripheral Vision* // Robbed And Ridiculed // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Indie
Peripheral Vision* // Wiretap // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Indie
Archie Shepp (historical segment) // Naima // The Impulse Story // Impulse
Archie Shepp (historical segment) // Los Olvidados // The Impulse Story // Impulse
Archie Shepp (historical segment) // Sophisticated Lady // The Impulse Story // Impulse
Erik Hove* // Saturated Colours // Saturated Colours // Indie
Erik Hove* // Ascending // Saturated Colours // Indie
Curtis Nowasad* // Speak No Evil // Dialectics // Cellar Live
Curtis Nowasad* // I Remember You // Dialectics // Cellar Live
Chick Corea // Spain // Trilogy // Chick Corea Productions
The Canadian band Badbadnotgood started today, and over the rest of the show were The October Trio, David Virelles, a couple of neat guitarists - Tom Chang and Jim Head, an experimental disc by saxophonist Erik Hove, a new release by Winnipegger Curtis Nowasad, the band Peripheral Vision that will be in town on January 27th, and lots more. My historical segment is some classic Archie Shepp. Here's the full list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
BADBADNOTGOOD* // Triangle // III // Innovative Leisure
BADBADNOTGOOD* // Can't Leave The Night // III // Innovative Leisure
The October Trio + Brad Turner* // You're Trying Too Hard // Looks Like It's Going To Snow // Songlines
The October Trio + Brad Turner* // Found // Looks Like It's Going To Snow // Songlines
David Virelles // Transmission // Mboko // ECM
David Virelles // The Highest One // Mboko // ECM
David Virelles // Ete (A Maria Teresa Vera) // Mboko // ECM
Tom Chang // Tongue And Groove // Tongue And Groove // Raw Toast
Tom Chang // Bar Codes // Tongue And Groove // Raw Toast
Jim Head* // For The Grace Of You // Zoetrope // Jim Head
Jim Head* // Pinocchio // Zoetrope // Jim Head
Peripheral Vision* // Robbed And Ridiculed // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Indie
Peripheral Vision* // Wiretap // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Indie
Archie Shepp (historical segment) // Naima // The Impulse Story // Impulse
Archie Shepp (historical segment) // Los Olvidados // The Impulse Story // Impulse
Archie Shepp (historical segment) // Sophisticated Lady // The Impulse Story // Impulse
Erik Hove* // Saturated Colours // Saturated Colours // Indie
Erik Hove* // Ascending // Saturated Colours // Indie
Curtis Nowasad* // Speak No Evil // Dialectics // Cellar Live
Curtis Nowasad* // I Remember You // Dialectics // Cellar Live
Chick Corea // Spain // Trilogy // Chick Corea Productions
January 7th, 2015
Happy New Year. Today was all over the jazz map - from melodic and lyrical to extremely abstract and dissonant. From the trio The Bad Plus to pianist Felix Stussi and trombonist Ray Anderson, avant-garde guitarist Mary Halvorson to a gentle Fred Hersch Trio. The band Subtle Lips Can is waaaay out there, but trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire and Jimmy Greene are melodic. Lots of variety as noted below.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
The Bad Plus // Mr. Now // Inevitable Western // The Bad Plus
The Bad Plus // Inevitable Western // Inevitable Western // The Bad Plus
Steve Lehman // Chimera/Luchini // Mise En Abime // Pi
Steve Lehman // Parisian Thoroughfare Transcription // Mise En Abime // Pi
Felix Stussi/Ray Anderson* // Dampfwalzer // Arribbiata // Effendi
Felix Stussi/Ray Anderson* // Arrabbiata // Arribbiata // Effendi
Mary Halvorson // Smiles Of Great Men // Illusionary Sea // Firehouse 12
Fred Hersch // West Virginia Rose // Floating // Palmetto
Fred Hersch // Home Fries // Floating // Palmetto
Thelonious Monk/John Coltrane (historical segment) // Monk's Mood // The Complete 1957 Riverside Recordings // Riverside
Thelonious Monk/John Coltrane (historical segment) // Well You Needn't // The Complete 1957 Riverside Recordings // Riverside
Thelonious Monk/John Coltrane (historical segment) // Ruby My Love // The Complete 1957 Riverside Recordings // Riverside
Samuel Blais/David Liebman* // Cycling // Cycling // Effendi
Samuel Blais/David Liebman* // Return To Napanoch // Cycling // Effendi
Subtle Lip Can* // Salk Hovered // Reflective Drime // Drip Audio
Subtle Lip Can* // Shuffle Stomp // Reflective Drime // Drip Audio
Ambrose Akinmusire // Ceaseless Inexhaustible Child // The Imagined Saviour Is Far Easier To Paint // Blue Note
Ambrose Akinmusire // Rollcall For Those Absent // The Imagined Saviour Is Far Easier To Paint // Blue Note
Jimmy Greene // Last Summer // Beautiful Life // Mack Avenue
Jimmy Greene // Ana's Way // Beautiful Life // Mack Avenue
Equilibrium* // Totemic 1 // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Totemic 2 // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Respire // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Oslo From Above // Liquid Light // Songlines
Happy New Year. Today was all over the jazz map - from melodic and lyrical to extremely abstract and dissonant. From the trio The Bad Plus to pianist Felix Stussi and trombonist Ray Anderson, avant-garde guitarist Mary Halvorson to a gentle Fred Hersch Trio. The band Subtle Lips Can is waaaay out there, but trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire and Jimmy Greene are melodic. Lots of variety as noted below.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
The Bad Plus // Mr. Now // Inevitable Western // The Bad Plus
The Bad Plus // Inevitable Western // Inevitable Western // The Bad Plus
Steve Lehman // Chimera/Luchini // Mise En Abime // Pi
Steve Lehman // Parisian Thoroughfare Transcription // Mise En Abime // Pi
Felix Stussi/Ray Anderson* // Dampfwalzer // Arribbiata // Effendi
Felix Stussi/Ray Anderson* // Arrabbiata // Arribbiata // Effendi
Mary Halvorson // Smiles Of Great Men // Illusionary Sea // Firehouse 12
Fred Hersch // West Virginia Rose // Floating // Palmetto
Fred Hersch // Home Fries // Floating // Palmetto
Thelonious Monk/John Coltrane (historical segment) // Monk's Mood // The Complete 1957 Riverside Recordings // Riverside
Thelonious Monk/John Coltrane (historical segment) // Well You Needn't // The Complete 1957 Riverside Recordings // Riverside
Thelonious Monk/John Coltrane (historical segment) // Ruby My Love // The Complete 1957 Riverside Recordings // Riverside
Samuel Blais/David Liebman* // Cycling // Cycling // Effendi
Samuel Blais/David Liebman* // Return To Napanoch // Cycling // Effendi
Subtle Lip Can* // Salk Hovered // Reflective Drime // Drip Audio
Subtle Lip Can* // Shuffle Stomp // Reflective Drime // Drip Audio
Ambrose Akinmusire // Ceaseless Inexhaustible Child // The Imagined Saviour Is Far Easier To Paint // Blue Note
Ambrose Akinmusire // Rollcall For Those Absent // The Imagined Saviour Is Far Easier To Paint // Blue Note
Jimmy Greene // Last Summer // Beautiful Life // Mack Avenue
Jimmy Greene // Ana's Way // Beautiful Life // Mack Avenue
Equilibrium* // Totemic 1 // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Totemic 2 // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Respire // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Oslo From Above // Liquid Light // Songlines
December 31st, 2014 HAPPY NEW YEAR!
The usual mix today that ends the year. A big band piece with trumpeter Dave Douglas to start, then Badbadnotgood, saxophonist Tara Davidson with a new duet cd, Keith Jarrett playing soprano sax, a sort of world music band called Monsoon, local singer Amber Epp, Farmers By Nature with an extended improvisatory track, Brad Mehldau, Francois Houle - lots more and lots of variety. The historical segment is a 1980 album called Mirror Mirror with saxophonist Joe Henderson.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Dave Douglas // A Single Sky // A Single Sky // Greenleaf
BADBADNOTGOOD* // CS60 // III // Innovative Leisure
Keith Jarrett // Piece For Ornette // Hamburg 72 // ECM
Tara Davidson* // Lele's Tune Part 1 // Duets // Addo
Tara Davidson* // Lele's Tune Part 2 // Duets // Addo
Monsoon* // Awakening // Mandala // Indie
Farmers By Nature // Bisanz // Love And Ghosts // Aum Fidelity
Joe Henderson (historical segment) // Joe's Bolero // Mirror Mirror // Pausa
Joe Henderson (historical segment) // Blues For Liebestraum // Mirror Mirror // Pausa
Dave Holland // The Watcher // Prism // Dare 2
Dave Holland // Choir // Prism // Dare 2
Amber Epp* // All I Want // Inside Outside // Indie
Amber Epp* // Some Other Time // Inside Outside // Indie
Barry Romberg* // No Turning Back // Crab People // Romhog
Brad Mehldau/Mark Guiliana // Swimming // Taming The Dragon // Nonesuch
Brad Mehldau/Mark Guiliana // London Gloaming // Taming The Dragon // Nonesuch
Francois Houle/Havard Wiik* // Father Demo // Aves // Songlines
Francois Houle/Havard Wiik* // Earth/Sea // Aves // Songlines
December 24th, 2014
Today's program was at least slightly different from normal. There was less experimental music, more melodic tunes, and some Seasonal tracks. Lots of piano. From the vast number of Christmas jazz cds, there are a few that are actually good jazz that happens to be linked to Seasonal tunes. Those are ones used today, along with current releases by Grammy nominee Brian Blade, Mark Turner, Canadian groups Kartet, See Through Trio and Peripheral Vision. The one holiday tradition was the Lambert/Hendricks/Ross selection that I've played every Christmas show for 16 years. The complete list is here.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Hilario Duran* // Feliz Navidad // Christmas Salsa // 24 Bit
A/B Trio* // T-Bag's Groove // Take No Prisoners // Chronograph
Lorraine Desmarais* // Little Drummer Boy // Jazz Pour Noel // Analekta
Lorraine Desmarais* // Santa Claus Is Coming To Town // Jazz Pour Noel // Analekta
Benoit Delbecq/Fred Hersch // Fun House // Fun House // Songlines
Benoit Delbecq/Fred Hersch // Le Rayon Vert // Fun House // Songlines
Bugge Wesseltoft // It's Snowing On My Piano // It's Snowing On My Piano // ACT
Bugge Wesseltoft // Greensleeves // It's Snowing On My Piano // ACT
Bugge Wesseltoft // Es Ist Ein Ros Entsprungen // It's Snowing On My Piano // ACT
Brian Blade // Ark.La.Tex. // Landmarks // Blue Note
Hancock/Corea // Deck The Halls // Jingle Bell Swing // Columbia
Lambert/Hendricks/Ross // Deck Us All With Boston Charlie // Jingle Bell Swing // Columbia
Kartet* // You Dig // Grand Laps // Songlines
Kartet* // Gazzell // Grand Laps // Songlines
Bill Evans // Santa Claus Is Coming To Town // Trio 64 // Verve
World Saxophone Quartet // Silent Night // JustinTime For Christmas // Justin Time
Peripheral Vision* // Patina // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Indie
Guitar Madness // Happy Xmas (War Is Over) // Welcome Everything // Indie
Guitar Madness // River // Welcome Everything // Indie
Mark Turner // Ethan's Line // Lathe Of Heaven // ECM
See Through Trio* // Blame The Numbers // Parallel Lights // Indie
See Through Trio* // The Answer Is Slow // Parallel Lights // Indie
Marsalis Brothers // We Three Kings // Christmas Compilation // KB
Duke Ellington // Sugar Rum Cherry // Jingle Bell Swing // Columbia
December 17th, 2014
As usual all over the jazz map today. Two tracks (Chick Corea and Fred Hersch) that are current Grammy nominations, Some wild music from a band called Subtle Lip Can, a new album from the wonderful French saxophonist Emile Parisien, Stefano Bollani, Vijay Iyer, the band called James Farm, the last album of saxophonist Michael Breaker, all outlined below. My historical segment is my periodic nod to Miles Davis.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Chick Corea // Fingerprints // Trilogy // Chick Corea Productions
Samuel Blais/David Liebman* // Interludio Obscurio // Cycling // Effendi
Samuel Blais/David Liebman* // Et Vois Le Jour // Cycling // Effendi
Subtle Lip Can* // Siffer Shump // Reflective Drime // Drip Audio
Subtle Lip Can* // Gull Plump Fiver // Reflective Drime // Drip Audio
Fred Hersch // You And The Night And The Music // Floating // Palmetto
Fred Hersch // Floating // Floating // Palmetto
Felix Stussi/Ray Anderson* // Funda-mentally // Arribbiata // Effendi
Felix Stussi/Ray Anderson* // Nebuleuse // Arribbiata // Effendi
Emile Parisien // Potofen // Spezial Snack // ACT
Miles Davis (historical segment) // On The Corner/New York Girl/Thinking Of One Thing And Doing Another/Vote For Miles // On The Corner // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Black Satin // On The Corner // Columbia
Stefano Bollani // Tales From The Time Loop // Joy In Spite Of Everything // ECM
Vijay Iyer // Mutation I - Air // Mutations // ECM
Vijay Iyer // Mutation II - Rise // Mutations // ECM
Vijay Iyer // Mutation III - Canon // Mutations // ECM
James Farm // Farms // City Folk // Nonesuch
James Farm // Otherwise // City Folk // Nonesuch
Michael Brecker // Anagram // Pilgrimage // Heads up
Earlier Playlists from April 30th to December 10th 2014 are listed below.
April 30th 2014 - International Jazz Day - Around The World With Jazz
Artist Track Title Album Label
Roberto Incelli (Venezuela) // Voyage // Master Jam // Valentino
Mihaly Borbely (Hungary) // Hungarian Jazz Rhapsody // Hungarian Jazz Rhapsody // Budapest Music Centre
Neil Cowley (England) // Rooster Was A Witness // Live At Montreux 2012 // Eagle
Neil Cowley (England) // Distance By Clockwork // Live At Montreux 2012 // Eagle
Rudresh Mahanthappa (India) // Waiting Is Forbidden // Gamak // ACT
Danilo Perez (Panama) // Reflections On The South Sea // Panama 500 // Mack Avenue
Danilo Perez (Panama) // Abia Yala (America) // Panama 500 // Mack Avenue
Sandy Evans (Australia) // When The Sky Cries Rainbows // When The Sky Cries Rainbows // ABC
Lama (Portugal) // Anemona // Lamacal // Clean Feed
Tineke Postma (Netherlands) // The Eye Of The Mind // The Traveller // Coda Buba
David Virelles (Cuba) // Caminos // Motion // Justin Time
David Virelles (Cuba) // Lo Mas Sublime // Motion // Justin Time
David Virelles (Cuba) // Son (Para Al Alma A Divertir) // Motion // Justin Time
Satoko Fujii (Japan) // Spring Storm // Spring Storm // Libra
Mulatu Astatke (Ethiopia) // Azmari // Sketches Of Ethiopia // Harmonia Mundi
EST (Sweden) // Inner City City Lights // 301 // ACT
Antonio Sanchez (Mexico) // Arena (Sand) // Migration // Camjazz
Denis Colin (France) // Par Cheminement // Etude De Terrain // NATO
Zim Ngqawana (South Africa) // Ancestry Suite - Sad Africa // Zimphonic Suites // Sheer Sound
Zim Ngqawana (South Africa) // Ancestry Suite - Ode To Princess Magogo // Zimphonic Suites // Sheer Sound
Zim Ngqawana (South Africa) // Ancestry Suite - Old Blues // Zimphonic Suites // Sheer Sound
Stefano Battaglia (Italy) // Songways // Songways // ECM
Eivind Opsvik (Norway) // 1786 // Overseas 4 // Loyal
May 7th, 2014
Artist (* Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Rudy Royston // Mimi Sunrise // 303 // Greenleaf
Rudy Royston // Prayer For The People // 303 // Greenleaf
Vijay Iyer // Mutation VII - Kernel // Mutations // ECM
Vijay Iyer // Mutation VIII - Clade // Mutations // ECM
Vijay Iyer // Mutation IX - Descent // Mutations // ECM
Vijay Iyer // Mutation X - Time // Mutations // ECM
Miroslav Vitous // When Dvorak Meets Miles // Remembering Weather Report // ECM
Mike Downes * // Two Sides Of A Coin // Ripple Effect // Addo
Mike Downes * // La Cote D'Or // Ripple Effect // Addo
Tord Gustavsen // Staying There // Extended Circle // ECM
Tord Gustavsen // Silent Spaces // Extended Circle // ECM
Francois Houle/Havard Wiik* // Ursula's Dream // Aves // Songlines
Francois Houle/Havard Wiik* // Woodhoopoe // Aves // Songlines
The Bad Plus // Sacrifice: Introduction // The Rite Of Spring // The Bad Plus
The Bad Plus // Sacrifice: Mystic Circle Of The Young Girls // The Rite Of Spring // The Bad Plus
The Bad Plus // Sacrifice: Glorification Of The Chosen One // The Rite Of Spring // The Bad Plus
Benoit Delbecq/Fred Hersch // One Is Several // Fun House // Songlines
Benoit Delbecq/Fred Hersch // Tide // Fun House // Songlines
Wayne Shorter (historical segment) // Infant Eyes // Footsteps: The Life And Music Of... // Columbia
Wayne Shorter (historical segment) // Footsteps // Footsteps: The Life And Music Of... // Columbia
Wayne Shorter (historical segment) // Palladium // Footsteps: The Life And Music Of... // Columbia
Jeff Presslaff* // Marda Loop // The Complete Rebirth Of The Cool // Cellar Live
Jeff Presslaff* // Range Of Motion // The Complete Rebirth Of The Cool // Cellar Live
Pugs And Crows* // Blues For The Last Quarter Of The 20th Century // Fantastic Pictures // Pugs and Crows
Pugs And Crows* // All Cycles Are Vicious // Fantastic Pictures // Pugs and Crows
Earl MacDonald* // Beneath // Mirror Of The Mind // Death Defying Records
Earl MacDonald* // Blackbird // Mirror Of The Mind // Death Defying Records
The Claudia Quintet // September 17th - Loop Piece // September // Cuneiform
Artist (* Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Rudy Royston // Mimi Sunrise // 303 // Greenleaf
Rudy Royston // Prayer For The People // 303 // Greenleaf
Vijay Iyer // Mutation VII - Kernel // Mutations // ECM
Vijay Iyer // Mutation VIII - Clade // Mutations // ECM
Vijay Iyer // Mutation IX - Descent // Mutations // ECM
Vijay Iyer // Mutation X - Time // Mutations // ECM
Miroslav Vitous // When Dvorak Meets Miles // Remembering Weather Report // ECM
Mike Downes * // Two Sides Of A Coin // Ripple Effect // Addo
Mike Downes * // La Cote D'Or // Ripple Effect // Addo
Tord Gustavsen // Staying There // Extended Circle // ECM
Tord Gustavsen // Silent Spaces // Extended Circle // ECM
Francois Houle/Havard Wiik* // Ursula's Dream // Aves // Songlines
Francois Houle/Havard Wiik* // Woodhoopoe // Aves // Songlines
The Bad Plus // Sacrifice: Introduction // The Rite Of Spring // The Bad Plus
The Bad Plus // Sacrifice: Mystic Circle Of The Young Girls // The Rite Of Spring // The Bad Plus
The Bad Plus // Sacrifice: Glorification Of The Chosen One // The Rite Of Spring // The Bad Plus
Benoit Delbecq/Fred Hersch // One Is Several // Fun House // Songlines
Benoit Delbecq/Fred Hersch // Tide // Fun House // Songlines
Wayne Shorter (historical segment) // Infant Eyes // Footsteps: The Life And Music Of... // Columbia
Wayne Shorter (historical segment) // Footsteps // Footsteps: The Life And Music Of... // Columbia
Wayne Shorter (historical segment) // Palladium // Footsteps: The Life And Music Of... // Columbia
Jeff Presslaff* // Marda Loop // The Complete Rebirth Of The Cool // Cellar Live
Jeff Presslaff* // Range Of Motion // The Complete Rebirth Of The Cool // Cellar Live
Pugs And Crows* // Blues For The Last Quarter Of The 20th Century // Fantastic Pictures // Pugs and Crows
Pugs And Crows* // All Cycles Are Vicious // Fantastic Pictures // Pugs and Crows
Earl MacDonald* // Beneath // Mirror Of The Mind // Death Defying Records
Earl MacDonald* // Blackbird // Mirror Of The Mind // Death Defying Records
The Claudia Quintet // September 17th - Loop Piece // September // Cuneiform
May 14th, 2014
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Francois Bourassa* // Isola // Idiosyncracie // Effendi
Francois Bourassa* // Offrandes // Idiosyncracie // Effendi
Lisa Miller* // Weary // Q // Green Ideas
Brad Mehldau/Mark Guiliana // Luxe // Taming The Dragon // Nonesuch
Brad Mehldau/Mark Guiliana // You Can't Go Back Now // Taming The Dragon // Nonesuch
William Carn/Tara Davidson* // Battle Scars // Carn Davidson Nine // Addo
Harris Eisenstadt* // Ordinary Weirdness // The Destructive Element // Clean Feed
Harris Eisenstadt* // The Destructive Element // The Destructive Element // Clean Feed
Chris Gestrin/Ron Samworth* // No Moon Rising // Every Story Fails // Gestrin/Samworth
Chris Gestrin/Ron Samworth* // New Light // Every Story Fails // Gestrin/Samworth
John Escreet // Animal Style // Sabotage And Celebration // Escreet
Satoko Fujji // Gen Himmel // Gen Himmel // Libra
Satoko Fujii // In The Dusk // Gen Himmel // Libra
Satoko Fujii // Hesitation // Gen Himmel // Libra
Thelonious Monk (historical segment) // Locomotive // Straight No Chaser // Columbia
Thelonious Monk (historical segment) // Straight No chaser // Straight No Chaser // Columbia
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // Osiris // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // Jardin Aquatique // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Bryn Roberts* // Fables // Fables // Nineteen-Eight
Bryn Roberts* // Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out To Dry // Fables // Nineteen-Eight
Mike Downes * // I Hear A Rhapsody // Ripple Effect // Addo
Tatvamasi // Rhubanabarb // Parts Of The Entirety // Cuneiform
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Francois Bourassa* // Isola // Idiosyncracie // Effendi
Francois Bourassa* // Offrandes // Idiosyncracie // Effendi
Lisa Miller* // Weary // Q // Green Ideas
Brad Mehldau/Mark Guiliana // Luxe // Taming The Dragon // Nonesuch
Brad Mehldau/Mark Guiliana // You Can't Go Back Now // Taming The Dragon // Nonesuch
William Carn/Tara Davidson* // Battle Scars // Carn Davidson Nine // Addo
Harris Eisenstadt* // Ordinary Weirdness // The Destructive Element // Clean Feed
Harris Eisenstadt* // The Destructive Element // The Destructive Element // Clean Feed
Chris Gestrin/Ron Samworth* // No Moon Rising // Every Story Fails // Gestrin/Samworth
Chris Gestrin/Ron Samworth* // New Light // Every Story Fails // Gestrin/Samworth
John Escreet // Animal Style // Sabotage And Celebration // Escreet
Satoko Fujji // Gen Himmel // Gen Himmel // Libra
Satoko Fujii // In The Dusk // Gen Himmel // Libra
Satoko Fujii // Hesitation // Gen Himmel // Libra
Thelonious Monk (historical segment) // Locomotive // Straight No Chaser // Columbia
Thelonious Monk (historical segment) // Straight No chaser // Straight No Chaser // Columbia
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // Osiris // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // Jardin Aquatique // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Bryn Roberts* // Fables // Fables // Nineteen-Eight
Bryn Roberts* // Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out To Dry // Fables // Nineteen-Eight
Mike Downes * // I Hear A Rhapsody // Ripple Effect // Addo
Tatvamasi // Rhubanabarb // Parts Of The Entirety // Cuneiform
May 21st - CKUW was off the air due to technical issues - there was no Voyage show
May 28th, 2014
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Craig Taborn // Saints // Chants // ECM
Craig Taborn // Beat The Ground // Chants // ECM
Brian Blade // Down River // Landmarks // Blue Note
Brian Blade // Landmarks // Landmarks // Blue Note
Brian Blade // State Lines // Landmarks // Blue Note
Christine Jensen* // Nishiyuu // Habitat // Justin time
Mary Halvorson // Cheap Knock Off // Thumbscrew // Cuneiform
Mary Halvorson // Thumbscrew // Thumbscrew // Cuneiform
Myriad 3* // But Still And Yet // Tell // Alma
Myriad 3* // Mr Awkward // Tell // Alma
Kaze // Tornado // Tornado // Libra
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Someday My Prince Will come // ...At Carnegie Hall // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // En Aranjuez Con Tu Amor // ...At Carnegie Hall // Columbia
Ambrose Akinmusire // The Beauty Of Dissolving Portraits // The Imagined Saviour Is Far Easier To Paint // Blue Note
Ambrose Akinmusire // Bubbles // The Imagined Saviour Is Far Easier To Paint // Blue Note
Darcy James Argue* // Interlude #7: Aloft // Brooklyn Babylon // Naxos
Darcy James Argue* // Coney Island // Brooklyn Babylon // Naxos
Darcy James Argue* // Epilogue // Brooklyn Babylon // Naxos
Yves Leveille* // Sur La Passerelle // Essences Des Bois // Effendi
Raoul Bjorkenheim // El Pueblo Unido // eCsTaSy // Cuneiform
Raoul Bjorkenheim // Sos // eCsTaSy // Cuneiform
Chris Gestrin* // To Sink In Posture // After The City Has Gone: Quiet // Songlines
Chris Gestrin* // Living Candles // After The City Has Gone: Quiet // Songlines
May 28th, 2014
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Craig Taborn // Saints // Chants // ECM
Craig Taborn // Beat The Ground // Chants // ECM
Brian Blade // Down River // Landmarks // Blue Note
Brian Blade // Landmarks // Landmarks // Blue Note
Brian Blade // State Lines // Landmarks // Blue Note
Christine Jensen* // Nishiyuu // Habitat // Justin time
Mary Halvorson // Cheap Knock Off // Thumbscrew // Cuneiform
Mary Halvorson // Thumbscrew // Thumbscrew // Cuneiform
Myriad 3* // But Still And Yet // Tell // Alma
Myriad 3* // Mr Awkward // Tell // Alma
Kaze // Tornado // Tornado // Libra
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Someday My Prince Will come // ...At Carnegie Hall // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // En Aranjuez Con Tu Amor // ...At Carnegie Hall // Columbia
Ambrose Akinmusire // The Beauty Of Dissolving Portraits // The Imagined Saviour Is Far Easier To Paint // Blue Note
Ambrose Akinmusire // Bubbles // The Imagined Saviour Is Far Easier To Paint // Blue Note
Darcy James Argue* // Interlude #7: Aloft // Brooklyn Babylon // Naxos
Darcy James Argue* // Coney Island // Brooklyn Babylon // Naxos
Darcy James Argue* // Epilogue // Brooklyn Babylon // Naxos
Yves Leveille* // Sur La Passerelle // Essences Des Bois // Effendi
Raoul Bjorkenheim // El Pueblo Unido // eCsTaSy // Cuneiform
Raoul Bjorkenheim // Sos // eCsTaSy // Cuneiform
Chris Gestrin* // To Sink In Posture // After The City Has Gone: Quiet // Songlines
Chris Gestrin* // Living Candles // After The City Has Gone: Quiet // Songlines
June 4th, 2014
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
David Binney // Anacapa // Anacapa // Criss cross
Kartet* // XY // Grand Laps // Songlines
Kartet* // X // Grand Laps // Songlines
Mihaly Borbely // Varj M'g Felkei Majd A Nap // Hungarian Jazz Rhapsody // Budapest Music Centre
The Bad Plus // Evocation Of The Ancestors // The Rite Of Spring // The Bad Plus
The Bad Plus // Sacrificial Dance // The Rite Of Spring // The Bad Plus
Jeff Presslaff* // Measure For Measure For Measure // The Complete Rebirth Of The Cool // Cellar Live
Jeff Presslaff* // Sincerely Ours // The Complete Rebirth Of The Cool // Cellar Live
Freddie Hubbard (historical segment) // Sweet Return // Sweet Return // Atlantic
Freddie Hubbard (historical segment) // Heidi-B // Sweet Return // Atlantic
Danilo Perez // The Expedition // Panama 500 // Mack Avenue
Danilo Perez // Narration To Reflections On The South Sea // Panama 500 // Mack Avenue
Danilo Perez // Panama Viejo // Panama 500 // Mack Avenue
Danilo Perez // Celebration Of Our Land // Panama 500 // Mack Avenue
Francois Houle* // Albatros // Genera // Songlines
Francois Houle* // Le Concombre De Chicoutimi // Genera // Songlines
Carn Davidson Nine* // Code Breaking // Carn Davidson Nine // Addo
Dan Weiss // Part Five // Fourteen // Pi
Dan Weiss // Part Six // Fourteen // Pi
Peter Epstein // Tiny Expanding Universe // Polarities // Songlines
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
David Binney // Anacapa // Anacapa // Criss cross
Kartet* // XY // Grand Laps // Songlines
Kartet* // X // Grand Laps // Songlines
Mihaly Borbely // Varj M'g Felkei Majd A Nap // Hungarian Jazz Rhapsody // Budapest Music Centre
The Bad Plus // Evocation Of The Ancestors // The Rite Of Spring // The Bad Plus
The Bad Plus // Sacrificial Dance // The Rite Of Spring // The Bad Plus
Jeff Presslaff* // Measure For Measure For Measure // The Complete Rebirth Of The Cool // Cellar Live
Jeff Presslaff* // Sincerely Ours // The Complete Rebirth Of The Cool // Cellar Live
Freddie Hubbard (historical segment) // Sweet Return // Sweet Return // Atlantic
Freddie Hubbard (historical segment) // Heidi-B // Sweet Return // Atlantic
Danilo Perez // The Expedition // Panama 500 // Mack Avenue
Danilo Perez // Narration To Reflections On The South Sea // Panama 500 // Mack Avenue
Danilo Perez // Panama Viejo // Panama 500 // Mack Avenue
Danilo Perez // Celebration Of Our Land // Panama 500 // Mack Avenue
Francois Houle* // Albatros // Genera // Songlines
Francois Houle* // Le Concombre De Chicoutimi // Genera // Songlines
Carn Davidson Nine* // Code Breaking // Carn Davidson Nine // Addo
Dan Weiss // Part Five // Fourteen // Pi
Dan Weiss // Part Six // Fourteen // Pi
Peter Epstein // Tiny Expanding Universe // Polarities // Songlines
June 11th, 2014
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Lama // Lamacal // Lamacal // Clean Feed
Joel Harrison // Leave The Door Open // Leave The Door Open // Whirlwind
Brian Blade // Ark.La.Tex. // Landmarks // Blue Note
Harley Card * // Coalescence // Hedgerow // Harley Card
Harley Card * // The Brain Chain // Hedgerow // Harley Card
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // La Danse Des Lucioles // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // Anne // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Satoko Fujii // North Wind And The Sun // Time Stands Still // Not Two
Fern Lindzon* // Jazz At The Bookstore // Like A Circle In A Spiral // Lindzon
Fern Lindzon* // The Windmills Of Your Mind // Like A Circle In A Spiral // Lindzon
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Frenesi // ...Quartet (PJLP 1) // Pacific Jazz
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Freeway // ...Quartet (PJLP 1) // Pacific Jazz
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Soft Shoe // ...Quartet (PJLP 1) // Pacific Jazz
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Aren't You Glad You're You // ...Quartet (PJLP 1) // Pacific Jazz
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Bernie's Tune // ...Quartet (PJLP 1) // Pacific Jazz
Harris Eisenstadt* // Especially Preposterous Assertions // Golden State // Songlines
Harris Eisenstadt* // Flabbergasted By The Unconventional // Golden State // Songlines
Samuel Blaser // Hymn // Mirror To Machaut // Songlines
Samuel Blaser // Douce Dame Jolie // Mirror To Machaut // Songlines
Samuel Blaser // Saltarello // Mirror To Machaut // Songlines
Gordon Grdina* // Fast Times // No Difference // Songlines
Gordon Grdina* // Nayeli Joon // No Difference // Songlines
Tatvamasi // Shape Suggestion // Parts Of The Entirety // Cuneiform
Billy Hart // Teule's Redemption // One Is The Other // ECM
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Lama // Lamacal // Lamacal // Clean Feed
Joel Harrison // Leave The Door Open // Leave The Door Open // Whirlwind
Brian Blade // Ark.La.Tex. // Landmarks // Blue Note
Harley Card * // Coalescence // Hedgerow // Harley Card
Harley Card * // The Brain Chain // Hedgerow // Harley Card
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // La Danse Des Lucioles // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // Anne // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Satoko Fujii // North Wind And The Sun // Time Stands Still // Not Two
Fern Lindzon* // Jazz At The Bookstore // Like A Circle In A Spiral // Lindzon
Fern Lindzon* // The Windmills Of Your Mind // Like A Circle In A Spiral // Lindzon
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Frenesi // ...Quartet (PJLP 1) // Pacific Jazz
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Freeway // ...Quartet (PJLP 1) // Pacific Jazz
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Soft Shoe // ...Quartet (PJLP 1) // Pacific Jazz
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Aren't You Glad You're You // ...Quartet (PJLP 1) // Pacific Jazz
Gerry Mulligan (historical segment) // Bernie's Tune // ...Quartet (PJLP 1) // Pacific Jazz
Harris Eisenstadt* // Especially Preposterous Assertions // Golden State // Songlines
Harris Eisenstadt* // Flabbergasted By The Unconventional // Golden State // Songlines
Samuel Blaser // Hymn // Mirror To Machaut // Songlines
Samuel Blaser // Douce Dame Jolie // Mirror To Machaut // Songlines
Samuel Blaser // Saltarello // Mirror To Machaut // Songlines
Gordon Grdina* // Fast Times // No Difference // Songlines
Gordon Grdina* // Nayeli Joon // No Difference // Songlines
Tatvamasi // Shape Suggestion // Parts Of The Entirety // Cuneiform
Billy Hart // Teule's Redemption // One Is The Other // ECM
June 18th, 2014
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Dave Holland // The Empty Chair // Prism // Dare 2
Lisa Miller* // Dunn // Q // Green Ideas
Lisa Miller* // Balance // Q // Green Ideas
Trifolia* // Oui // Le Refuge // Marianne Trudel
Trifolia* // Whirly // Le Refuge // Marianne Trudel
Trifolia* // Possibilities et Limitations // Le Refuge // Marianne Trudel
Chet Doxas* // Relatives // Dive // Addo
Chet Doxas* // Frozen Ropes // Dive // Addo
Mike Downes * // Parallel Streams // In The Current // Addo
Mike Downes * // Still Waters Run Deep // In The Current // Addo
Oliver Nelson (historical segment) // Stolen Moments // The Blues And The Abstract Truth // Impulse
Oliver Nelson (historical segment) // Cascades // The Blues And The Abstract Truth // Impulse
Oliver Nelson (historical segment) // Yearnin' // The Blues And The Abstract Truth // Impulse
Oliver Nelson (historical segment) // Teenie's Blues // The Blues And The Abstract Truth // Impulse
Dave Douglas/Chet Doxas // Thrush // Riverside // Greenleaf
Dave Douglas/Chet Doxas // The Train And The River // Riverside // Greenleaf
Dan Weiss // Part Six // Fourteen // Pi
Dan Weiss // Part Seven // Fourteen // Pi
Peggy Lee* // Chorale // Invitation // Drip Audio
Peggy Lee* // Path Of A Smile // Invitation // Drip Audio
Ambrose Akinmusire // Ceaseless Inexhaustible Child // The Imagined Saviour Is Far Easier To Paint // Blue Note
Ambrose Akinmusire // Rollcall For Those Absent // The Imagined Saviour Is Far Easier To Paint // Blue Note
Brad Mehldau/Mark Guiliana // Sleeping Giant // Taming The Dragon // Nonesuch
Brad Mehldau/Mark Guiliana // Hungry Ghost // Taming The Dragon // Nonesuch
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Dave Holland // The Empty Chair // Prism // Dare 2
Lisa Miller* // Dunn // Q // Green Ideas
Lisa Miller* // Balance // Q // Green Ideas
Trifolia* // Oui // Le Refuge // Marianne Trudel
Trifolia* // Whirly // Le Refuge // Marianne Trudel
Trifolia* // Possibilities et Limitations // Le Refuge // Marianne Trudel
Chet Doxas* // Relatives // Dive // Addo
Chet Doxas* // Frozen Ropes // Dive // Addo
Mike Downes * // Parallel Streams // In The Current // Addo
Mike Downes * // Still Waters Run Deep // In The Current // Addo
Oliver Nelson (historical segment) // Stolen Moments // The Blues And The Abstract Truth // Impulse
Oliver Nelson (historical segment) // Cascades // The Blues And The Abstract Truth // Impulse
Oliver Nelson (historical segment) // Yearnin' // The Blues And The Abstract Truth // Impulse
Oliver Nelson (historical segment) // Teenie's Blues // The Blues And The Abstract Truth // Impulse
Dave Douglas/Chet Doxas // Thrush // Riverside // Greenleaf
Dave Douglas/Chet Doxas // The Train And The River // Riverside // Greenleaf
Dan Weiss // Part Six // Fourteen // Pi
Dan Weiss // Part Seven // Fourteen // Pi
Peggy Lee* // Chorale // Invitation // Drip Audio
Peggy Lee* // Path Of A Smile // Invitation // Drip Audio
Ambrose Akinmusire // Ceaseless Inexhaustible Child // The Imagined Saviour Is Far Easier To Paint // Blue Note
Ambrose Akinmusire // Rollcall For Those Absent // The Imagined Saviour Is Far Easier To Paint // Blue Note
Brad Mehldau/Mark Guiliana // Sleeping Giant // Taming The Dragon // Nonesuch
Brad Mehldau/Mark Guiliana // Hungry Ghost // Taming The Dragon // Nonesuch
June 25th, 2014
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Joshua Redman // Mantra #5 // Trios Live // Nonesuch
Francois Houle/Havard Wiik* // Hello blackbird // Aves // Songlines
Francois Houle/Havard Wiik* // Strobe // Aves // Songlines
Wayne Shorter // Flying Down to Rio // Without A Net // Blue Note
David Mott/Jesse Stewart* // Alpha Sound/Duo Has Plan // Anagrams // Stew Art
David Mott/Jesse Stewart* // Beta/Beat // Anagrams // Stew Art
Nir Felder // Slower Machinery // Golden Age // Okeh
Francois Houle* // Piano Loop // Genera // Songlines
Francois Houle* // Punctum 2 // Genera // Songlines
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // Euterpe // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // La Route De La Soie // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Saxophone Summit // Visitation // Visitation // Artistshare
Sonny Rollins (historical segment) // Tenor Madness // Tenor Madness // Prestige
Sonny Rollins (historical segment) // When Your Lover Has Gone // Tenor Madness // Prestige
Amanda Tosoff* // Changes // Live At The Cellar // Tosoff
Peggy Lee/Dylan Van Der Schyff* // Mud Marchin' Boots // These Are Our Shoes // Spool
Peggy Lee/Dylan Van Der Schyff* // Glass Slippers And Clogs // These Are Our Shoes // Spool
Peggy Lee/Dylan Van Der Schyff* // Between The Toes // These Are Our Shoes // Spool
Peggy Lee/Dylan Van Der Schyff* // Heel Toe // These Are Our Shoes // Spool
Kartet* // You Dig // Grand Laps // Songlines
Kartet* // Gazzell // Grand Laps // Songlines
Rudy Royston // Goodnight Kinyah // 303 // Greenleaf
Rudy Royston // High And Dry // 303 // Greenleaf
Tim Berne // Scanners // Snakeoil // ECM
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Joshua Redman // Mantra #5 // Trios Live // Nonesuch
Francois Houle/Havard Wiik* // Hello blackbird // Aves // Songlines
Francois Houle/Havard Wiik* // Strobe // Aves // Songlines
Wayne Shorter // Flying Down to Rio // Without A Net // Blue Note
David Mott/Jesse Stewart* // Alpha Sound/Duo Has Plan // Anagrams // Stew Art
David Mott/Jesse Stewart* // Beta/Beat // Anagrams // Stew Art
Nir Felder // Slower Machinery // Golden Age // Okeh
Francois Houle* // Piano Loop // Genera // Songlines
Francois Houle* // Punctum 2 // Genera // Songlines
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // Euterpe // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // La Route De La Soie // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Saxophone Summit // Visitation // Visitation // Artistshare
Sonny Rollins (historical segment) // Tenor Madness // Tenor Madness // Prestige
Sonny Rollins (historical segment) // When Your Lover Has Gone // Tenor Madness // Prestige
Amanda Tosoff* // Changes // Live At The Cellar // Tosoff
Peggy Lee/Dylan Van Der Schyff* // Mud Marchin' Boots // These Are Our Shoes // Spool
Peggy Lee/Dylan Van Der Schyff* // Glass Slippers And Clogs // These Are Our Shoes // Spool
Peggy Lee/Dylan Van Der Schyff* // Between The Toes // These Are Our Shoes // Spool
Peggy Lee/Dylan Van Der Schyff* // Heel Toe // These Are Our Shoes // Spool
Kartet* // You Dig // Grand Laps // Songlines
Kartet* // Gazzell // Grand Laps // Songlines
Rudy Royston // Goodnight Kinyah // 303 // Greenleaf
Rudy Royston // High And Dry // 303 // Greenleaf
Tim Berne // Scanners // Snakeoil // ECM
July 2nd, 2014
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Bad Touch // Wade // Bad Touch // Badtouchmusic
Erin Propp/Larry Roy* // Courage My Love // Courage My Love // Propp/Roy
Erin Propp/Larry Roy* // She Stayed // Courage My Love // Propp/Roy
Curtis Nowasad* // Welcome To The Machine // The Skeptic And The Cynic // Know-a-sad Music
Curtis Nowasad* // Three Little Birde // The Skeptic And The Cynic // Know-a-sad Music
Satoko Fujii // Convection // Spring Storm // Libra
Tatiana Parra/Vardan Ovsepian // That Night // Lighthouse // Parra/Ovsepian
Tatiana Parra/Vardan Ovsepian // Joint 2 // Lighthouse // Parra/Ovsepian
Lisa Miller* // Scribble Talk // Sleep furiously // Green Ideas
Lisa Miller* // Truck // Sleep furiously // Green Ideas
Mihaly Borbely // Itelet // Hungarian Jazz Rhapsody // Budapest Music Centre
Mihaly Borbely // Polymodal Blues // Hungarian Jazz Rhapsody // Budapest Music Centre
Craig Taborn // In Chant // Chants // ECM
Craig Taborn // Hot Blood // Chants // ECM
Jeff Presslaff* // Tango Para Rosalba // The Complete Rebirth Of The Cool // Cellar Live
Jeff Presslaff* // Sleepless // The Complete Rebirth Of The Cool // Cellar Live
Jeff Presslaff* // Stream Of Unconsciousness // The Complete Rebirth Of The Cool // Cellar Live
Miles Davis (historical segment) // E.S.P. // E.S.P. // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Little One // E.S.P. // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Eighty One // E.S.P. // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // RJ // E.S.P. // Columbia
Rob Garcia // The Still Standing Blues // The Passion Of Colour // Brooklyn Jazz Underground
Rob Garcia // The Passion Of Colour // The Passion Of Colour // Brooklyn Jazz Underground
Pat Metheny // On Day One // Kin // Nonesuch
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Bad Touch // Wade // Bad Touch // Badtouchmusic
Erin Propp/Larry Roy* // Courage My Love // Courage My Love // Propp/Roy
Erin Propp/Larry Roy* // She Stayed // Courage My Love // Propp/Roy
Curtis Nowasad* // Welcome To The Machine // The Skeptic And The Cynic // Know-a-sad Music
Curtis Nowasad* // Three Little Birde // The Skeptic And The Cynic // Know-a-sad Music
Satoko Fujii // Convection // Spring Storm // Libra
Tatiana Parra/Vardan Ovsepian // That Night // Lighthouse // Parra/Ovsepian
Tatiana Parra/Vardan Ovsepian // Joint 2 // Lighthouse // Parra/Ovsepian
Lisa Miller* // Scribble Talk // Sleep furiously // Green Ideas
Lisa Miller* // Truck // Sleep furiously // Green Ideas
Mihaly Borbely // Itelet // Hungarian Jazz Rhapsody // Budapest Music Centre
Mihaly Borbely // Polymodal Blues // Hungarian Jazz Rhapsody // Budapest Music Centre
Craig Taborn // In Chant // Chants // ECM
Craig Taborn // Hot Blood // Chants // ECM
Jeff Presslaff* // Tango Para Rosalba // The Complete Rebirth Of The Cool // Cellar Live
Jeff Presslaff* // Sleepless // The Complete Rebirth Of The Cool // Cellar Live
Jeff Presslaff* // Stream Of Unconsciousness // The Complete Rebirth Of The Cool // Cellar Live
Miles Davis (historical segment) // E.S.P. // E.S.P. // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Little One // E.S.P. // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Eighty One // E.S.P. // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // RJ // E.S.P. // Columbia
Rob Garcia // The Still Standing Blues // The Passion Of Colour // Brooklyn Jazz Underground
Rob Garcia // The Passion Of Colour // The Passion Of Colour // Brooklyn Jazz Underground
Pat Metheny // On Day One // Kin // Nonesuch
July 9th, 2014
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Carla Bley Big Band // Awful Coffee // Appearing Nightly // Watt
Kneebody // Lowell // The Line // Concord
Kneebody // Cha-Cha // The Line // Concord
Joel Harrison/Anupam Shobhakar // Spoonful // Multiplicity // Whirlwind
Joel Harrison/Anupam Shobhakar // Deep River // Multiplicity // Whirlwind
Nate Wooley // Sweet And Sad Consistency // (Sit In) The Throne Of Friendship // Clean Feed
Keith Price* // Theme For Sal Paradise // Gaia/Goya // Price
Keith Price* // Theme For Japhy Ryder // Gaia/Goya // Price
Keith Price* // The Strangers // Gaia/Goya // Price
Carn/Davidson Nine* // June // Carn/Davidson Nine // Addo
Carn/Davidson Nine* // Time Flies // Carn/Davidson Nine // Addo
Brian Blade // Shenandoah // Landmarks // Blue Note
Brian Blade // He Died Fighting // Landmarks // Blue Note
Brian Blade // Friends Call Her Dot // Landmarks // Blue Note
Lee Morgan (historical segment) // The Sidewinder // The Sidewinder // Blue Note
Lee Morgan (historical segment) // Gary's Notebook // The Sidewinder // Blue Note
Saxophone Summit // Partition // Visitation // Artistshare
Nick Fraser* // Sketch #12 // Towns And Villages // Barnyard
Nick Fraser* // Revolution // Towns And Villages // Barnyard
David Mott/Jesse Stewart* // Earthtones/Heartnotes // Anagram // Artstew
David Mott/Jesse Stewart* // Improvisation/Pair Visit Moon // Anagram // Artstew
David Mott/Jesse Stewart* // Sonic/Icons // Anagram // Artstew
Ben Monder // Tredecadrome // Hydra // Sunnyside
Ben Monder // Postlude // Hydra // Sunnyside
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Carla Bley Big Band // Awful Coffee // Appearing Nightly // Watt
Kneebody // Lowell // The Line // Concord
Kneebody // Cha-Cha // The Line // Concord
Joel Harrison/Anupam Shobhakar // Spoonful // Multiplicity // Whirlwind
Joel Harrison/Anupam Shobhakar // Deep River // Multiplicity // Whirlwind
Nate Wooley // Sweet And Sad Consistency // (Sit In) The Throne Of Friendship // Clean Feed
Keith Price* // Theme For Sal Paradise // Gaia/Goya // Price
Keith Price* // Theme For Japhy Ryder // Gaia/Goya // Price
Keith Price* // The Strangers // Gaia/Goya // Price
Carn/Davidson Nine* // June // Carn/Davidson Nine // Addo
Carn/Davidson Nine* // Time Flies // Carn/Davidson Nine // Addo
Brian Blade // Shenandoah // Landmarks // Blue Note
Brian Blade // He Died Fighting // Landmarks // Blue Note
Brian Blade // Friends Call Her Dot // Landmarks // Blue Note
Lee Morgan (historical segment) // The Sidewinder // The Sidewinder // Blue Note
Lee Morgan (historical segment) // Gary's Notebook // The Sidewinder // Blue Note
Saxophone Summit // Partition // Visitation // Artistshare
Nick Fraser* // Sketch #12 // Towns And Villages // Barnyard
Nick Fraser* // Revolution // Towns And Villages // Barnyard
David Mott/Jesse Stewart* // Earthtones/Heartnotes // Anagram // Artstew
David Mott/Jesse Stewart* // Improvisation/Pair Visit Moon // Anagram // Artstew
David Mott/Jesse Stewart* // Sonic/Icons // Anagram // Artstew
Ben Monder // Tredecadrome // Hydra // Sunnyside
Ben Monder // Postlude // Hydra // Sunnyside
July 16th, 2014
A debut cd by guitarist Tom Chang today - someone to watch. Canadian groups from Mike Downes, Barry Romberg, Lisa Miller and others. Singer Cecile McLorin Salvant, piano trios Benoit Delbecq and Fred Hersch playing together, and a track to honour the death of Charlie Haden. Historical segment features the remarkable blues legend Robert Johnson. Lots of great music from all over the place as usual. The play list is below.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Tom Chang // Tongue And Groove // Tongue And Groove // Raw Toast
Tom Chang // Bar Codes // Tongue And Groove // Raw Toast
Mike Downes* // La Cote D'Or // Ripple Effect // Addo
Mike Downes* // A Reflection // Ripple Effect // Addo
Barry Romberg* // Nineteen Sixty Seven Part 1 Crab People // Romhog
Barry Romberg* // Nineteen Sixty Seven Part 2 // Crab People // Romhog
Keith Jarrett/Charlie Haden // Goodbye // Last Dance // ECM
Kenny Wheeler // Upwards // Six For Six // Cam Jazz
Cecile McLorin Salvant // Woman Child // Woman Child // Mack Avenue
Cecile McLorin Salvant // Le Front Cache Sur Tes Genoux // Woman Child // Mack Avenue
Benoit Delbecq/Fred Hersch* // Strange Loop // Fun House // Songlines
Benoit Delbecq/Fred Hersch* // Lonely Woman // Fun House // Songlines
Robert Johnson (historical segment) // Kind Hearted Woman Blues // The Complete Recordings // Columbia
Robert Johnson (historical segment) // I Believe I'll Dust My Broom // The Complete Recordings // Columbia
Robert Johnson (historical segment) // Sweet Home Chicago // The Complete Recordings // Columbia
Robert Johnson (historical segment) // When You Got A Good Friend // The Complete Recordings // Columbia
Robert Johnson (historical segment) // Ramblin' On My Mind // The Complete Recordings // Columbia
Robert Johnson (historical segment) // Come On In My Kitchen // The Complete Recordings // Columbia
Kartet* // Binoculars // Grand Laps // Songlines
Kartet* // Corps Chrome // Grand Laps // Songlines
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // Dans La Tete De M Sakamoto // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // Vancouver // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Lisa Miller* // Sleep Furiously // Sleep Furiously // Green Ideas
Lisa Miller* // Grean Ideas // Sleep Furiously // Green Ideas
A debut cd by guitarist Tom Chang today - someone to watch. Canadian groups from Mike Downes, Barry Romberg, Lisa Miller and others. Singer Cecile McLorin Salvant, piano trios Benoit Delbecq and Fred Hersch playing together, and a track to honour the death of Charlie Haden. Historical segment features the remarkable blues legend Robert Johnson. Lots of great music from all over the place as usual. The play list is below.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Tom Chang // Tongue And Groove // Tongue And Groove // Raw Toast
Tom Chang // Bar Codes // Tongue And Groove // Raw Toast
Mike Downes* // La Cote D'Or // Ripple Effect // Addo
Mike Downes* // A Reflection // Ripple Effect // Addo
Barry Romberg* // Nineteen Sixty Seven Part 1 Crab People // Romhog
Barry Romberg* // Nineteen Sixty Seven Part 2 // Crab People // Romhog
Keith Jarrett/Charlie Haden // Goodbye // Last Dance // ECM
Kenny Wheeler // Upwards // Six For Six // Cam Jazz
Cecile McLorin Salvant // Woman Child // Woman Child // Mack Avenue
Cecile McLorin Salvant // Le Front Cache Sur Tes Genoux // Woman Child // Mack Avenue
Benoit Delbecq/Fred Hersch* // Strange Loop // Fun House // Songlines
Benoit Delbecq/Fred Hersch* // Lonely Woman // Fun House // Songlines
Robert Johnson (historical segment) // Kind Hearted Woman Blues // The Complete Recordings // Columbia
Robert Johnson (historical segment) // I Believe I'll Dust My Broom // The Complete Recordings // Columbia
Robert Johnson (historical segment) // Sweet Home Chicago // The Complete Recordings // Columbia
Robert Johnson (historical segment) // When You Got A Good Friend // The Complete Recordings // Columbia
Robert Johnson (historical segment) // Ramblin' On My Mind // The Complete Recordings // Columbia
Robert Johnson (historical segment) // Come On In My Kitchen // The Complete Recordings // Columbia
Kartet* // Binoculars // Grand Laps // Songlines
Kartet* // Corps Chrome // Grand Laps // Songlines
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // Dans La Tete De M Sakamoto // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // Vancouver // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Lisa Miller* // Sleep Furiously // Sleep Furiously // Green Ideas
Lisa Miller* // Grean Ideas // Sleep Furiously // Green Ideas
July 23rd, 2014
Some great variety today. Quirky Don Moye to start (after a seasonal theme), new releases by David Binney, Steve Lehman, Joshua Redman, Canadian groups Inhabitants, Harley Card, John Roney, old friend Stefan Bauer and others. The historical segment gives a bit of the variety that Charlie Haden contributed to the jazz world. Here's the full list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Miles Davis (Theme for today) // Summertime // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
(Famodou) Don Moye // Avotja - Oasis At Dusk // For BoBo // AECO/KATALYST
Inhabitants* // Cozy Forever // Inhabitants // Drip Audio
Inhabitants* // Will We // Inhabitants // Drip Audio
Stefan Bauer // Luna Park // Voyage // Jazzhausmusik
Stefan Bauer // Coney Island // Voyage // Jazzhausmusik
Stefan Bauer // From Afar // Voyage // Jazzhausmusik
Martin/Lozano/Lewis/Wiens/Duncan* // Corollary // At Canterbury // Barnyard
Harley Card* // Sophomore // Hedgerow // Harley Card
Harley Card* // The Way // Hedgerow // Harley Card
David Binney // Imagination Sets Us Free // Anacapa // Criss Cross
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Lonely Woman // The Shape Of Jazz To Come // Atlantic
Charlie Haden (historical segment) // Sandino // Dreamkeeper // Blue Note
Charlie Haden (historical segment) // N'Kosi Sikelel'i Afrika // Dreamkeeper // Blue Note
Steve Lehman // Segregated And Sequential // Mise En Abime // Pi
Steve Lehman // 13 Colours // Mise En Abime // Pi
Joshua Redman // Mack The Knife // Trios Live // Nonesuch
John Roney* // Rebop Intro // St Henri // Effendi
John Roney* // Rebop // St Henri // Effendi
John Roney* // Partways // St Henri // Effendi
Mihaly Borbely // Gloomy Sunday // Hungarian Jazz Rhapsody // Budapest Music Centre
Some great variety today. Quirky Don Moye to start (after a seasonal theme), new releases by David Binney, Steve Lehman, Joshua Redman, Canadian groups Inhabitants, Harley Card, John Roney, old friend Stefan Bauer and others. The historical segment gives a bit of the variety that Charlie Haden contributed to the jazz world. Here's the full list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Miles Davis (Theme for today) // Summertime // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
(Famodou) Don Moye // Avotja - Oasis At Dusk // For BoBo // AECO/KATALYST
Inhabitants* // Cozy Forever // Inhabitants // Drip Audio
Inhabitants* // Will We // Inhabitants // Drip Audio
Stefan Bauer // Luna Park // Voyage // Jazzhausmusik
Stefan Bauer // Coney Island // Voyage // Jazzhausmusik
Stefan Bauer // From Afar // Voyage // Jazzhausmusik
Martin/Lozano/Lewis/Wiens/Duncan* // Corollary // At Canterbury // Barnyard
Harley Card* // Sophomore // Hedgerow // Harley Card
Harley Card* // The Way // Hedgerow // Harley Card
David Binney // Imagination Sets Us Free // Anacapa // Criss Cross
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Lonely Woman // The Shape Of Jazz To Come // Atlantic
Charlie Haden (historical segment) // Sandino // Dreamkeeper // Blue Note
Charlie Haden (historical segment) // N'Kosi Sikelel'i Afrika // Dreamkeeper // Blue Note
Steve Lehman // Segregated And Sequential // Mise En Abime // Pi
Steve Lehman // 13 Colours // Mise En Abime // Pi
Joshua Redman // Mack The Knife // Trios Live // Nonesuch
John Roney* // Rebop Intro // St Henri // Effendi
John Roney* // Rebop // St Henri // Effendi
John Roney* // Partways // St Henri // Effendi
Mihaly Borbely // Gloomy Sunday // Hungarian Jazz Rhapsody // Budapest Music Centre
July 30th, 2014
An off the wall big band to start today, and my historical segment is Dizzy Gillespie so that's a bit off the wall too. Canadian groups in each hour - from Gordon Grdina to Francois Houle, David Mott and Jesse Stewart (on bari and drums respectively), and a band called Pugs And Crow. New cds by Brian Blade, Peter Epstein, Joel Harrison and Ambrose Akinmusire. The full list is below.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Carla Bley Big Band // Greasy Gravy // Appearing Nightly // Watt
Brian Blade // Farewell Bluebird // Landmarks // Blue Note
Gordon Grdina* // Cluster // No Difference // Songlines
Gordon Grdina* // Fierce Point // No Difference // Songlines
Peter Epstein // Forever Now // Polarities // Songlines
Benoit Delbecq/Francois Houle* // Le Bois Debout // Because She Hoped // Songlines
Benoit Delbecq/Francois Houle* // Because She Hoped // Because She Hoped // Songlines
Benoit Delbecq/Francois Houle* // Le Concombre De Chicoutimi // Because She Hoped // Songlines
Joel Harrison/Anupam Shobhakar // Multiplicity // Leave The Door Open // Whirlwind
Brad Mehldau/Mark Guiliana // Elegy For Amelia E Taming The Dragon // Nonesuch
Brad Mehldau/Mark Guiliana // Gainsbourg // Taming The Dragon // Nonesuch
Dizzy Gillespie (historical segment) // Manteca // Verve Jazz Masters // Verve
Dizzy Gillespie (historical segment) // Trumpet Blues // Verve Jazz Masters // Verve
Dizzy Gillespie (historical segment) // Leap Frog // Verve Jazz Masters // Verve
Dizzy Gillespie (historical segment) // Swing Low Sweet Cadillac // Verve Jazz Masters // Verve
David Mott/Jesse Stewart* // Sonic/Icons // Anagrams // Artstew
David Mott/Jesse Stewart* // Bad Guys/Lady Bug // Anagrams // Artstew
David Mott/Jesse Stewart* // Murmured Sound/Drummer Undo Us // Anagrams // Artstew
Pugs And Crows* // Bitter Cup // Fantastic Pictures // Pugs And Crows
Pugs And Crows* // Take One Away // Fantastic Pictures // Pugs And Crows
Pugs And Crows* // These Fantastic Pictures // Fantastic Pictures // Pugs And Crows
Ambrose Akinmusire // Richard // The Imagined Saviour Is Far Easier to Paint // Blue Note
An off the wall big band to start today, and my historical segment is Dizzy Gillespie so that's a bit off the wall too. Canadian groups in each hour - from Gordon Grdina to Francois Houle, David Mott and Jesse Stewart (on bari and drums respectively), and a band called Pugs And Crow. New cds by Brian Blade, Peter Epstein, Joel Harrison and Ambrose Akinmusire. The full list is below.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Carla Bley Big Band // Greasy Gravy // Appearing Nightly // Watt
Brian Blade // Farewell Bluebird // Landmarks // Blue Note
Gordon Grdina* // Cluster // No Difference // Songlines
Gordon Grdina* // Fierce Point // No Difference // Songlines
Peter Epstein // Forever Now // Polarities // Songlines
Benoit Delbecq/Francois Houle* // Le Bois Debout // Because She Hoped // Songlines
Benoit Delbecq/Francois Houle* // Because She Hoped // Because She Hoped // Songlines
Benoit Delbecq/Francois Houle* // Le Concombre De Chicoutimi // Because She Hoped // Songlines
Joel Harrison/Anupam Shobhakar // Multiplicity // Leave The Door Open // Whirlwind
Brad Mehldau/Mark Guiliana // Elegy For Amelia E Taming The Dragon // Nonesuch
Brad Mehldau/Mark Guiliana // Gainsbourg // Taming The Dragon // Nonesuch
Dizzy Gillespie (historical segment) // Manteca // Verve Jazz Masters // Verve
Dizzy Gillespie (historical segment) // Trumpet Blues // Verve Jazz Masters // Verve
Dizzy Gillespie (historical segment) // Leap Frog // Verve Jazz Masters // Verve
Dizzy Gillespie (historical segment) // Swing Low Sweet Cadillac // Verve Jazz Masters // Verve
David Mott/Jesse Stewart* // Sonic/Icons // Anagrams // Artstew
David Mott/Jesse Stewart* // Bad Guys/Lady Bug // Anagrams // Artstew
David Mott/Jesse Stewart* // Murmured Sound/Drummer Undo Us // Anagrams // Artstew
Pugs And Crows* // Bitter Cup // Fantastic Pictures // Pugs And Crows
Pugs And Crows* // Take One Away // Fantastic Pictures // Pugs And Crows
Pugs And Crows* // These Fantastic Pictures // Fantastic Pictures // Pugs And Crows
Ambrose Akinmusire // Richard // The Imagined Saviour Is Far Easier to Paint // Blue Note
August 6th, 2014
A couple of big bands today - one of them Canadian with Christine Jensen. A new cd by trumpeter Dave Douglas in hour one, a French flavour in some of the tracks today with several very fine French cds with Stephane Kerecki and Emile Parisien. Canadian groups Cordame, Kartet, Carn/Davidson and Martin/Lozano/Lewis/Wiens/Duncan. A couple of weeks ago I played a track from a classic Ornette Coleman album to reference the death of bassist Charlie Haden, and that led me to feature that album in my historical segment today. Some new releases by Ralph Alessi and Pat Metheny. The total list is below.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
(Famoudou) Don Moye // Bald Head Gerald // For BoBo // AECO/KATALYST
Dave Douglas/Uri Caine // Ham Fist // Present Joys // Greenleaf
Dave Douglas/Uri Caine // Bethel // Present Joys // Greenleaf
Stephane Kerecki // Charlie And Lena (From Tirez Sur Le Pianiste) // Nouvelle Vague // Outnote
Stephane Kerecki // Le Mepris Suite // Nouvelle Vague // Outnote
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // Reve Eveille // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // Beyrouth // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // Calliope (Reprise) // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Christine Jensen* // Tumbledown // Habitat // Justin Time
Kartet* // Pass Pass // Grand Laps // Songlines
Kartet* // Red Horse In Nola // Grand Laps // Songlines
Emile Parisien // Dieu M'A Brosse Les Dents // Chien Guepe // Laborie Jazz
Ralph Alessi // Baida // Baida // ECM
Ralph Alessi // Chuck Barris // Baida // ECM
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Lonely Woman // The Shape Of Jazz To Come // Atlantic
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Peace // The Shape Of Jazz To Come // Atlantic
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Congeniality // The Shape Of Jazz To Come // Atlantic
Martin/Lozano/Lewis/Wiens/Duncan* // Patience Game // At Canterbury // Barnyard
Carn/Davidson Nine* // Marni's Way // Carn/Davidson Nine // Addo
Carn/Davidson Nine* // Malice // Carn/Davidson Nine // Addo
Pat Metheny // We Go On // Kin // Nonesuch
Pat Metheny // Kqu // Kin // Nonesuch
A couple of big bands today - one of them Canadian with Christine Jensen. A new cd by trumpeter Dave Douglas in hour one, a French flavour in some of the tracks today with several very fine French cds with Stephane Kerecki and Emile Parisien. Canadian groups Cordame, Kartet, Carn/Davidson and Martin/Lozano/Lewis/Wiens/Duncan. A couple of weeks ago I played a track from a classic Ornette Coleman album to reference the death of bassist Charlie Haden, and that led me to feature that album in my historical segment today. Some new releases by Ralph Alessi and Pat Metheny. The total list is below.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
(Famoudou) Don Moye // Bald Head Gerald // For BoBo // AECO/KATALYST
Dave Douglas/Uri Caine // Ham Fist // Present Joys // Greenleaf
Dave Douglas/Uri Caine // Bethel // Present Joys // Greenleaf
Stephane Kerecki // Charlie And Lena (From Tirez Sur Le Pianiste) // Nouvelle Vague // Outnote
Stephane Kerecki // Le Mepris Suite // Nouvelle Vague // Outnote
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // Reve Eveille // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // Beyrouth // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // Calliope (Reprise) // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Christine Jensen* // Tumbledown // Habitat // Justin Time
Kartet* // Pass Pass // Grand Laps // Songlines
Kartet* // Red Horse In Nola // Grand Laps // Songlines
Emile Parisien // Dieu M'A Brosse Les Dents // Chien Guepe // Laborie Jazz
Ralph Alessi // Baida // Baida // ECM
Ralph Alessi // Chuck Barris // Baida // ECM
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Lonely Woman // The Shape Of Jazz To Come // Atlantic
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Peace // The Shape Of Jazz To Come // Atlantic
Ornette Coleman (historical segment) // Congeniality // The Shape Of Jazz To Come // Atlantic
Martin/Lozano/Lewis/Wiens/Duncan* // Patience Game // At Canterbury // Barnyard
Carn/Davidson Nine* // Marni's Way // Carn/Davidson Nine // Addo
Carn/Davidson Nine* // Malice // Carn/Davidson Nine // Addo
Pat Metheny // We Go On // Kin // Nonesuch
Pat Metheny // Kqu // Kin // Nonesuch
August 13th, 2014
Some fairly challenging new music today, but with some gentler tracks as well.. Guitarists Mary Halvorson, Tom Chang and Ken Aldcroft are all on the experimental side and all are really excellent. Pianist Vijay Iyer shows up a couple of times today, as leader and as part of a brand new cd with a group called Trio 3. The Polish group Tatvamasi, and the Toronto group Badbadnotgood, that was in Winnipeg last week, will be here in hour three, and I'll end with clarinettist Francois Houle. My historical segment will be a more melodic time with pianist Bill Evans. Here's the complete list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Miles Davis // Summertime (theme for today) // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Francois Bourassa* // 30 October // ...Trio + Andre Leroux // Effendi
Mary Halvorson // Fluid Hills In Pink // Thumbscrew // Cuneiform
Mary Halvorson // Nothing Doing // Thumbscrew // Cuneiform
Benoit Delbecq/Fred Hersch* // Hushes // Fun House // Songlines
Benoit Delbecq/Fred Hersch* // Ronchamp // Fun House // Songlines
Tom Chang // Spinal Tap/ Goes To 11 // Tongue And Groove // Raw Toast
Tom Chang // Djangolongo // Tongue And Groove // Raw Toast
Tom Chang // Variations For Piano Op. 27 // Tongue And Groove // Raw Toast
Vijay Iyer // Spellbound And Sacrosanct // Mutations // ECM
Vijay Iyer // Vuln Part 2 // Mutations // ECM
Ken Aldcroft* // A Refreshing Night // Saskatoon // Trio Records
Tatvamasi // Astroepos // Parts Of The Entirety // Cuneiform
Trio 3 // Suite For Trayvon Part 1 // Wiring // Intakt
Trio 3 // Suite For Trayvon Part 2 // Wiring // Intakt
Trio 3 // Suite For Trayvon Part 3 // Wiring // Intakt
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Israel // Jazz Masters 5 // Verve
Bill Evans (historical segment) // A Sleeping Bee // Jazz Masters 5 // Verve
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Funkallero // Jazz Masters 5 // Verve
Bill Evans (historical segment) // On Green Dolphin Street // Jazz Masters 5 // Verve
BADBADNOTGOOD* // Triangle // III // Innovative Leisure
BADBADNOTGOOD* // Can't Leave The Night // III // Innovative Leisure
Francois Houle* // Sulfur Dude // Genera // Songlines
Francois Houle* // Mu-turn Revisited // Genera // Songlines
Some fairly challenging new music today, but with some gentler tracks as well.. Guitarists Mary Halvorson, Tom Chang and Ken Aldcroft are all on the experimental side and all are really excellent. Pianist Vijay Iyer shows up a couple of times today, as leader and as part of a brand new cd with a group called Trio 3. The Polish group Tatvamasi, and the Toronto group Badbadnotgood, that was in Winnipeg last week, will be here in hour three, and I'll end with clarinettist Francois Houle. My historical segment will be a more melodic time with pianist Bill Evans. Here's the complete list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Miles Davis // Summertime (theme for today) // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Francois Bourassa* // 30 October // ...Trio + Andre Leroux // Effendi
Mary Halvorson // Fluid Hills In Pink // Thumbscrew // Cuneiform
Mary Halvorson // Nothing Doing // Thumbscrew // Cuneiform
Benoit Delbecq/Fred Hersch* // Hushes // Fun House // Songlines
Benoit Delbecq/Fred Hersch* // Ronchamp // Fun House // Songlines
Tom Chang // Spinal Tap/ Goes To 11 // Tongue And Groove // Raw Toast
Tom Chang // Djangolongo // Tongue And Groove // Raw Toast
Tom Chang // Variations For Piano Op. 27 // Tongue And Groove // Raw Toast
Vijay Iyer // Spellbound And Sacrosanct // Mutations // ECM
Vijay Iyer // Vuln Part 2 // Mutations // ECM
Ken Aldcroft* // A Refreshing Night // Saskatoon // Trio Records
Tatvamasi // Astroepos // Parts Of The Entirety // Cuneiform
Trio 3 // Suite For Trayvon Part 1 // Wiring // Intakt
Trio 3 // Suite For Trayvon Part 2 // Wiring // Intakt
Trio 3 // Suite For Trayvon Part 3 // Wiring // Intakt
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Israel // Jazz Masters 5 // Verve
Bill Evans (historical segment) // A Sleeping Bee // Jazz Masters 5 // Verve
Bill Evans (historical segment) // Funkallero // Jazz Masters 5 // Verve
Bill Evans (historical segment) // On Green Dolphin Street // Jazz Masters 5 // Verve
BADBADNOTGOOD* // Triangle // III // Innovative Leisure
BADBADNOTGOOD* // Can't Leave The Night // III // Innovative Leisure
Francois Houle* // Sulfur Dude // Genera // Songlines
Francois Houle* // Mu-turn Revisited // Genera // Songlines
August 20th, 2014
New releases today from guitarist Joel Harrison, bassist Stephane Kerecki, trumpeter Dave Douglas and pianist Satoko Fujii. And a new album by a free jazz trio called Farmers By Nature that is getting rave reviews from critics. Canadian bands include Pugs and Crows, Kartet and A/B Trio. Lots more - and my historical segment is a classic album that was sort of revolutionary and popular at the same time. You possibly know it well, as it's Dave Brubeck's Time Out from 1959. The complete list is below.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Miles Davis // Summertime (theme for today) // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Joel Harrison // I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know // Mother Stump // Cuneiform
Joel Harrison // Stratusphunk // Mother Stump // Cuneiform
Kartet* // I.E.S. // Grand Laps // Songlines
Kartet* // Never Rain // Grand Laps // Songlines
Bad Touch // Skin // Like A Magc Kiss // Badtouchmusic
Dave Douglas/Uri Caine // Seven Seas // Present Joys // Greenleaf
Dave Douglas/Uri Caine // Confidence // Present Joys // Greenleaf
Stephane Kerecki // Generique from Les Quatre Cents Coups // Nouvelle Vague // Outnote
Stephane Kerecki // Theme D'Amour from Alphaville // Nouvelle Vague // Outnote
Pugs And Crows* // Rats That Now Star // Fantastic Pictures // Pugs And Crows
Pugs And Crows* // Bitter Cup // Fantastic Pictures // Pugs And Crows
David Mott/Jesse Stewart* // Hot Water/Worth Tea // Anagrams // Artstew
David Mott/Jesse Stewart* // Conversation/Voices Rant On // Anagrams // Artstew
Harris Eisenstadt* // Slow and Steady // Canada Day III // Songlines
Harris Eisenstadt* // Settled // Canada Day III // Songlines
Dave Brubeck (historical segment) // Blue Rondo A La Turk // Time Out // Columbia
Dave Brubeck (historical segment) // Strange Meadowlark // Time Out // Columbia
Dave Brubeck (historical segment) // Pick Up Sticks // Time Out // Columbia
Dave Brubeck (historical segment) // Take Five // Time Out // Columbia
Satoko Fujii // Whirlwind // Spring Storm // Libra
A/B Trio* // Project GDL // Take No Prisoners // Chronograph
A/B Trio* // Mud Boggin' // Take No Prisoners // Chronograph
Farmers By Nature // Aquilo // Love And Ghosts // Aum fidelity
Farmers By Nature // Without A Name (partial only) // Love And Ghosts // Aum fidelity
New releases today from guitarist Joel Harrison, bassist Stephane Kerecki, trumpeter Dave Douglas and pianist Satoko Fujii. And a new album by a free jazz trio called Farmers By Nature that is getting rave reviews from critics. Canadian bands include Pugs and Crows, Kartet and A/B Trio. Lots more - and my historical segment is a classic album that was sort of revolutionary and popular at the same time. You possibly know it well, as it's Dave Brubeck's Time Out from 1959. The complete list is below.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Miles Davis // Summertime (theme for today) // Porgy And Bess // Columbia
Joel Harrison // I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know // Mother Stump // Cuneiform
Joel Harrison // Stratusphunk // Mother Stump // Cuneiform
Kartet* // I.E.S. // Grand Laps // Songlines
Kartet* // Never Rain // Grand Laps // Songlines
Bad Touch // Skin // Like A Magc Kiss // Badtouchmusic
Dave Douglas/Uri Caine // Seven Seas // Present Joys // Greenleaf
Dave Douglas/Uri Caine // Confidence // Present Joys // Greenleaf
Stephane Kerecki // Generique from Les Quatre Cents Coups // Nouvelle Vague // Outnote
Stephane Kerecki // Theme D'Amour from Alphaville // Nouvelle Vague // Outnote
Pugs And Crows* // Rats That Now Star // Fantastic Pictures // Pugs And Crows
Pugs And Crows* // Bitter Cup // Fantastic Pictures // Pugs And Crows
David Mott/Jesse Stewart* // Hot Water/Worth Tea // Anagrams // Artstew
David Mott/Jesse Stewart* // Conversation/Voices Rant On // Anagrams // Artstew
Harris Eisenstadt* // Slow and Steady // Canada Day III // Songlines
Harris Eisenstadt* // Settled // Canada Day III // Songlines
Dave Brubeck (historical segment) // Blue Rondo A La Turk // Time Out // Columbia
Dave Brubeck (historical segment) // Strange Meadowlark // Time Out // Columbia
Dave Brubeck (historical segment) // Pick Up Sticks // Time Out // Columbia
Dave Brubeck (historical segment) // Take Five // Time Out // Columbia
Satoko Fujii // Whirlwind // Spring Storm // Libra
A/B Trio* // Project GDL // Take No Prisoners // Chronograph
A/B Trio* // Mud Boggin' // Take No Prisoners // Chronograph
Farmers By Nature // Aquilo // Love And Ghosts // Aum fidelity
Farmers By Nature // Without A Name (partial only) // Love And Ghosts // Aum fidelity
August 27th, 2014
The usual mix of contemporary jazz styles today. A brand new cd by The Bad Plus, and new releases as well from saxophonists Peter Epstein, Joshua Redman, and Saxophone Summit. A new thematic album by drummer Matt Slocum about legendary Oglala Lakota medicine man and visionary Black Elk. Some cool piano from Lisa Miller and Earl MacDonald, and other Canadians Mike Downes (Winnipeg born), and Jeff Presslaff. The show ends with Hungarian Mihaly Borbely. My historical segment features singer/pianist Shirley Horn, who deserves your further exploration. Lots of variety and great music - listed below.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Woody Herman // Early Autumn // The Very Best of... // Spider Music
The Bad Plus // Mr Now // Inevitable Western // The Bad Plus
The Bad Plus // Inevitable Western // Inevitable Western // The Bad Plus
Peter Epstein // Email From Nigeria // Polarities // Songlines
Earl MacDonald* // Miles Apart // Mirror Of The Mind // Earl MacDonald
Earl MacDonald* // It Was Whispered // Mirror Of The Mind // Earl MacDonald
Earl MacDonald* // A Priori Perception // Mirror Of The Mind // Earl MacDonald
Samuel Blaser // As The Sea Part 2 // As The Sea // Hat Hut
Matt Slocum // Prelude // Black Elk's Dream // Chandra
Matt Slocum // Black Elk's Dream // Black Elk's Dream // Chandra
Joshua Redman // Never Let Me Go // Trios Live // Nonesuch
Joshua Redman // Soul Dance // Trios Live // Nonesuch
Lisa Miller* // Singing // Sleep Furiously // Green Ideas
Shirley Horn (historical segment) // My Man's Gone Now // I Remember Miles // Verve
Shirley Horn (historical segment) // Georgia On My Mind // Light Out Of Darkness // Gitanes
Shirley Horn (historical segment) // Green // Light Out Of Darkness // Gitanes
Mike Downes* // Brzo // Ripple Effect // Addo
Mike Downes* // Bell Park // Ripple Effect // Addo
Saxophone Summit // Consequence // Visitation // Artistshare
Jeff Presslaff* // Such Sweet Sadness // The Complete Rebirth Of The Cool // Cellar Live
Jeff Presslaff* // November Night // The Complete Rebirth Of The Cool // Cellar Live
Mihaly Borbely // Hungarian Jazz Rhapsody // Hungarian Jazz Rhapsody // Budapest Music Centre
Mihaly Borbely // Itelet/Judgement // Hungarian Jazz Rhapsody // Budapest Music Centre
The usual mix of contemporary jazz styles today. A brand new cd by The Bad Plus, and new releases as well from saxophonists Peter Epstein, Joshua Redman, and Saxophone Summit. A new thematic album by drummer Matt Slocum about legendary Oglala Lakota medicine man and visionary Black Elk. Some cool piano from Lisa Miller and Earl MacDonald, and other Canadians Mike Downes (Winnipeg born), and Jeff Presslaff. The show ends with Hungarian Mihaly Borbely. My historical segment features singer/pianist Shirley Horn, who deserves your further exploration. Lots of variety and great music - listed below.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Woody Herman // Early Autumn // The Very Best of... // Spider Music
The Bad Plus // Mr Now // Inevitable Western // The Bad Plus
The Bad Plus // Inevitable Western // Inevitable Western // The Bad Plus
Peter Epstein // Email From Nigeria // Polarities // Songlines
Earl MacDonald* // Miles Apart // Mirror Of The Mind // Earl MacDonald
Earl MacDonald* // It Was Whispered // Mirror Of The Mind // Earl MacDonald
Earl MacDonald* // A Priori Perception // Mirror Of The Mind // Earl MacDonald
Samuel Blaser // As The Sea Part 2 // As The Sea // Hat Hut
Matt Slocum // Prelude // Black Elk's Dream // Chandra
Matt Slocum // Black Elk's Dream // Black Elk's Dream // Chandra
Joshua Redman // Never Let Me Go // Trios Live // Nonesuch
Joshua Redman // Soul Dance // Trios Live // Nonesuch
Lisa Miller* // Singing // Sleep Furiously // Green Ideas
Shirley Horn (historical segment) // My Man's Gone Now // I Remember Miles // Verve
Shirley Horn (historical segment) // Georgia On My Mind // Light Out Of Darkness // Gitanes
Shirley Horn (historical segment) // Green // Light Out Of Darkness // Gitanes
Mike Downes* // Brzo // Ripple Effect // Addo
Mike Downes* // Bell Park // Ripple Effect // Addo
Saxophone Summit // Consequence // Visitation // Artistshare
Jeff Presslaff* // Such Sweet Sadness // The Complete Rebirth Of The Cool // Cellar Live
Jeff Presslaff* // November Night // The Complete Rebirth Of The Cool // Cellar Live
Mihaly Borbely // Hungarian Jazz Rhapsody // Hungarian Jazz Rhapsody // Budapest Music Centre
Mihaly Borbely // Itelet/Judgement // Hungarian Jazz Rhapsody // Budapest Music Centre
September 3rd, 2014
Lots of music today from around the jazz world. New cds by alto player Steve Lehman, pianist Danilo Perez, guitarist Joel Harrison - twice in a row coming up in hour two - and Ambrose Akinmusire in hour three. Canadian groups Inhabitants, saxophonist Tara Davidson, pianist Francois Bourassa, and lots more listed below. My historical segment is my periodic appreciation of Miles Davis and one of his classic albums - the last fully acoustic release.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Steve Lehman // Glass Enclosure Transcription // Mise En Abime // Pi
Steve Lehman // Codes: Brice Wassy // Mise En Abime // Pi
Tara Davidson* // Mediterreao // The Tara Davidson Quartet // Tara Davidson
Inhabitants* // Happy Princess // Inhabitants // Drip Audio
Inhabitants* // The Long Wait // Inhabitants // Drip Audio
Danilo Perez // The Canal Suite: Land Of Hope // Panama 500 // Mack Avenue
Danilo Perez // The Canal Suite: Premonition In Rhythm // Panama 500 // Mack Avenue
Danilo Perez // The Canal Suite: Melting Pot (Chocolate) // Panama 500 // Mack Avenue
Nick Fraser * // Albs // Towns And Villages // Barnyard
Nick Fraser* // Spencerville... // Towns And Villages // Barnyard
Nick Fraser* // Sketch #9 // Towns And Villages // Barnyard
Nick Fraser* // Ballad For Lydia // Towns And Villages // Barnyard
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Hand Jive // Nefertiti // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Madness // Nefertiti // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Riot // Nefertiti // Columbia
Joel Harrison/Anupam Shobhakar // Madhuvanti // Leave The Door Open // Whirlwind
Joel Harrison // John The Revelator // Mother Stump // Cuneiform
Joel Harrison // Folk Song For Rosie // Mother Stump // Cuneiform
Francois Bourassa* // 13 // Trio Live + Andre Leroux // Effendi
Brian Blade // Bonnie Be Good // Landmarks // Blue Note
Brian Blade // Embers // Landmarks // Blue Note
Ambrose Akinmusire // J E Nilmah // The Imagined Saviour Is Far Easier To Paint // Blue Note
Ambrose Akinmusire // Inflatedbyspinning // The Imagined Saviour Is Far Easier To Paint // Blue Note
Benoit Delbecq/Francois Houle* // Ando // Because She Hoped // Songlines
Benoit Delbecq/Francois Houle* // Pour Pee Wee (Live) // Because She Hoped // Songlines
Lots of music today from around the jazz world. New cds by alto player Steve Lehman, pianist Danilo Perez, guitarist Joel Harrison - twice in a row coming up in hour two - and Ambrose Akinmusire in hour three. Canadian groups Inhabitants, saxophonist Tara Davidson, pianist Francois Bourassa, and lots more listed below. My historical segment is my periodic appreciation of Miles Davis and one of his classic albums - the last fully acoustic release.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Steve Lehman // Glass Enclosure Transcription // Mise En Abime // Pi
Steve Lehman // Codes: Brice Wassy // Mise En Abime // Pi
Tara Davidson* // Mediterreao // The Tara Davidson Quartet // Tara Davidson
Inhabitants* // Happy Princess // Inhabitants // Drip Audio
Inhabitants* // The Long Wait // Inhabitants // Drip Audio
Danilo Perez // The Canal Suite: Land Of Hope // Panama 500 // Mack Avenue
Danilo Perez // The Canal Suite: Premonition In Rhythm // Panama 500 // Mack Avenue
Danilo Perez // The Canal Suite: Melting Pot (Chocolate) // Panama 500 // Mack Avenue
Nick Fraser * // Albs // Towns And Villages // Barnyard
Nick Fraser* // Spencerville... // Towns And Villages // Barnyard
Nick Fraser* // Sketch #9 // Towns And Villages // Barnyard
Nick Fraser* // Ballad For Lydia // Towns And Villages // Barnyard
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Hand Jive // Nefertiti // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Madness // Nefertiti // Columbia
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Riot // Nefertiti // Columbia
Joel Harrison/Anupam Shobhakar // Madhuvanti // Leave The Door Open // Whirlwind
Joel Harrison // John The Revelator // Mother Stump // Cuneiform
Joel Harrison // Folk Song For Rosie // Mother Stump // Cuneiform
Francois Bourassa* // 13 // Trio Live + Andre Leroux // Effendi
Brian Blade // Bonnie Be Good // Landmarks // Blue Note
Brian Blade // Embers // Landmarks // Blue Note
Ambrose Akinmusire // J E Nilmah // The Imagined Saviour Is Far Easier To Paint // Blue Note
Ambrose Akinmusire // Inflatedbyspinning // The Imagined Saviour Is Far Easier To Paint // Blue Note
Benoit Delbecq/Francois Houle* // Ando // Because She Hoped // Songlines
Benoit Delbecq/Francois Houle* // Pour Pee Wee (Live) // Because She Hoped // Songlines
September 10th, 2014 - Host: Colin Smith
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Getatchew Mekuria & The Ex & Friends // Abbay Abbay/Yene Ayal // Y’Anbessaw Tezeta // Terp
Getatchew Mekuria & The Ex & Friends // Tezeta // Y’Anbessaw Tezeta // Terp
Alister Spence Trio // Eagle Man // Mercury // Rufus
Sandy Evans Trio // The Bridge of Eternal Youth // Not in the Mood // Newmarket
Atomic // Kerosin // Swedish Jazz: Live from the Swedish Jazz Celebration 2005 // STIM/Svensk Musik
Evan Parker // Vaincu.Va! Pt. 1 // Vaincu.Va! Live at Western Front 1978 // Western Front
Ganesh Anandan & John Gzowski* // I am inside looking out // Shruti Project // Ambiances Magnétiques
Taylor/Johnson/Baron // The Bowl Song // Rosslyn // ECM
Marilyn Lerner (featured artist)
Roy/Lerner Group* // Domestic Giant and Jazz Player // Quarter to Three // Justin Time
Marilyn Lerner* // Runaround // Birds Are Returning // Jazz Focus
Marilyn Lerner & David Wall* // My Shadow // still soft voiced heart // Traditional Crossroads
Marilyn Lerner* // Romanian Fantasy // Romanian Fantasy // self-released
Lerner/Brubeck/Fraser* // Oubliette // Ugly Beauties // Ambiances Magnétiques
Nick Fraser* // Ballad for Lydia // Towns and Villages // Barnyard
Nick Fraser* // Revolution // Towns and Villages // Barnyard
Ambrose Akinmusire // Ceaseless Inexhaustible Child (cyntoia brown) // The Imagined Savior Is Far Easier to Paint // Blue Note
Ambrose Akinmusire // Rollcall for Those Absent // The Imagined Savior Is Far Easier to Paint // Blue Note
Ambrose Akinmusire // As We Fight (willie penrose) // The Imagined Savior Is Far Easier to Paint // Blue Note
Charlie Parker // Bluebird // Bluebird // Eclipse
Eric Dolphy // Ode to Charlie Parker // Seven Classic Albums // Real Gone Jazz
Heillig Manoeuvre* // Meet the Sprintphones // ’toons // self-released
Tanya Kalmanovitch Hut Five* // Rick’s Got Something // Out where the trains don’t run // Perspicacity
September 17th, 2014 Host: Colin Smith
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Jeff Presslaff Trio* // Summer Somewhere (One) // Red Goddess // Uncontrollable
Will Bonness* // Walking on Water // Subtle Fire // self released
Michelle Grégoire* // Dichotomy // Diversity // self released
Amber Epp* // Inside Outside // Inside Outside // self released
Andrea Menard* // Halfbreed Blues // The Velvet Devil // Velvet & Hawk
Cassandra Wilson // Olomuroro // Another Country // e one
Youn Sun Nah // Kangwondo Arirang // Same Girl // ACT
Jonathon Wilcke* // Handoplegging // all errrors Included // UnCanadian Activities
François Houle & Catriona Strang* // Dance // The Clamourous Alphabet // Periplum
Featured Instrument (vibraphone)
Lionel Hampton // Stompology // Jivin’ the Vibes // Eclipse
Modern Jazz Quartet // Night in Tunisia // Jazz Pearls // Jazz 2 Jazz
Chick Corea + Gary Burton // Four in One // Native Sense: The New Duets // Stretch
Matthias Lupri* // You Just Never Know // After Hours: Moonlamps & Other Ballads // Summit
Chris Dingman // Vijayanagara // Waking Dreams // Between Worlds Music
Vijay Iyer // Mutation VI: Waves // Mutations // ECM
Vijay Iyer // Mutation VII: Kernel // Mutations // ECM
Vijay Iyer // Mutation VIII: Clade // Mutations // ECM
Vijay Iyer // Mutation IX: Descent // Mutations // ECM
Tim Brady* // Three or Four Days After the Death of Kurt Cobain // Revolutionary Songs // Justin Time
Inhabitants* // Kurt’s Dirt // The Furniture Moves Underneath // Drip Audio
Homler Liebig Duo // Sputtery // Kelpland Serenades // pfMENTUM
Frank Lowe & Eugene Chadbourne // Phantom to Tower // Don’t Punk Out // Emanem/QED
Charles Lloyd & Jason Moran // Pictogram // Hagar’s Song // ECM
Charles Lloyd & Jason Moran // Pretty Girl // Hagar’s Song // ECM
Charles Lloyd & Jason Moran // I Shall Be Released // Hagar’s Song // ECM
Satoko Fujii // Kitsune-bi // Kitsune-bi // Tzadik
Matana Roberts // Invocation // COIN COIN Chapter Two: Mississippi Moonchile // Constellation
Matana Roberts // Humility Draws Down Blue // COIN COIN Chapter Two: Mississippi Moonchile // Constellation
Matana Roberts // All Nations // COIN COIN Chapter Two: Mississippi Moonchile // Constellation
Matana Roberts // Twelve Sighed // COIN COIN Chapter Two: Mississippi Moonchile // Constellation
Matana Roberts // Spares of the World // COIN COIN Chapter Two: Mississippi Moonchile // Constellation
September 24th, 2014
A lot of variety today with some great new cds from both well known and less known jazz folks. The one and only Chick Corea was in town last night, and I start with what you either heard or missed from that giant and his group Vigil. The Canadian group Badbadnotgood was in town a few weeks ago and their cd shows up today too. Sadly Maria Schneider hasn't been in town lately, but her excellent band will be here electronically. Sadly as well to report that Canadian born trumpeter Kenny Wheeler died last week, and
I play a couple of tracks from a recent release. Some "out there" music from Saskatchewan's Ken Aldcroft, gentle music from Lars Danielsson - in short a snap shot of the varied current jazz scene. My historical segment involves French cinema, a current cd by Stephane Kerecki and a somewhat obscure Miles Davis film score from 1957. The complete list is printed below.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Chick Corea // Legacy // The Vigil // Chick Corea Productions
BADBADNOTGOOD* // Confessions // III // Innovative Leisure
BADBADNOTGOOD* // Kaleidoscope // III // Innovative Leisure
Maria Schneider // The Pretty Road // Sky Blue // Artistshare
Kenny Wheeler // Canter No 6 // Six For Six // Camjazz
Kenny Wheeler // The Long Waiting // Six For Six // Camjazz
Ken Aldcroft* // Reminiscent // Saskatoon // Trio Records
Ken Aldcroft* // The Yanks Are Coming // Saskatoon // Trio Records
Lars Danielsson // Grace // Liberetto 2 // ACT
Lars Danielsson // Passacaglia // Liberetto 2 // ACT
Rudresh Mahanthappa // Killer // Samdhi // ACT
Pugs And Crows* // Hibernation // Fantastic Pictures // Pugs and Crows
Pugs And Crows* // We Must Befriend The Ice Queen // Fantastic Pictures // Pugs and Crows
Stephane Kerecki // Generique from Ascenseur Pour l'Echafaud // Nouvelle Vague // Outnote
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Generique // Ascenseur Pour L'Echafaud // Fontana
Miles Davis (historical segment) // L'Assassinat de Carala // Ascenseur Pour L'Echafaud // Fontana
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Sur L'Autoroute // Ascenseur Pour L'Echafaud // Fontana
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Julien Dans L'Ascenseur // Ascenseur Pour L'Echafaud // Fontana
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Florence Sur Les Champs-Elysees // Ascenseur Pour L'Echafaud // Fontana
Miles Davis (historical segment) // Diner Au Motel // Ascenseur Pour L'Echafaud // Fontana
Tatvamasi // Unsettled Cyclists Pelaton // Parts Of The Entirety // Cuneiform
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // Osiris // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Cordame + Francois Bourassa* // Jardin Des Lucioles // Reve Eveille // Actuelle
Tom Chang // Entangoed Heart // Tongue And Groove // Raw Toast
Tom Chang // Scatterbrain // Tongue And Groove // Raw Toast
Tom Chang // Spinal tap Take 2 // Tongue And Groove // Raw Toast
October 1st, 2014
Some great piano tracks today - Vijay Iyer, Chick Corea, Jason Moran, Brad Mehldau, and even Fats Waller. A new release from the group Peripheral vision and more. But today is "Pass The Mic" day at CKUW, and there are two visitors today bringing music they like and that I hadn't heard. Lots of fun today - all listed below.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Mark Turner // Lathe Of Heaven // Lathe Of Heaven // ECM
Trio 3 + Vijay Iyer // The Prowl // Wiring // Intakt
Trio 3 + Vijay Iyer // Synapse 2 // Wiring // Intakt
Chick Corea // The song Is You // Trilogy // Chick Corea Productions
Peripheral Vision* // Robbed And Ridiculed // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Indie
Peripheral Vision* // Wiretap // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Indie
Brad Mehldau/Mark Guiliana // Just Call Me Nige // Taming The Dragon // Nonesuch
Brad Mehldau/Mark Guiliana // Sassyasses Sassafrass // Taming The Dragon // Nonesuch
Klaus Konig (Colin Smith - pass the mic) // The Day Of Bliss and Joy // Song Of Songs // Justin Time
Klaus Konig (Colin Smith - pass the mic) // Spirits And Goddesses // Song Of Songs // Justin Time
Jason Moran // Two Sleepy People // All Rise: A Joyful Elegy To Fats Waller // Blue Note
Jason Moran // The Joint Is Jumpin' // All Rise: A Joyful Elegy To Fats Waller // Blue Note
Fats Waller // The Joint Is Jumpin' // Very Best Of... RCA
Francois Houle* // Le Concombre de Chitoutimi 1 // Genera // Songlines
Francois Houle* // Guarana // Genera // Songlines
Sonny Rollins (Tim Higgins - pass the mic) // Patanjali // Roadshow 3 // Okeh
Sophie-Carmen Eckhardt-Gramatte* (Tim Higgins - pass the mic) // Fanfare For Eight Brass Instruments // CBC Archive
Keith Jarrett/Charlie Haden (Tim Higgins - pass the mic) // Every Time We Say Goodbye // Last Dance // ECM
Kartet* // Tayls // Grand Laps // Songlines
Kartet* // XYZ // Grand Laps // Songlines
Kneebody // Trite // The Line // Concord
Kneebody // Sleeveless // The Line // Concord
Some great piano tracks today - Vijay Iyer, Chick Corea, Jason Moran, Brad Mehldau, and even Fats Waller. A new release from the group Peripheral vision and more. But today is "Pass The Mic" day at CKUW, and there are two visitors today bringing music they like and that I hadn't heard. Lots of fun today - all listed below.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Mark Turner // Lathe Of Heaven // Lathe Of Heaven // ECM
Trio 3 + Vijay Iyer // The Prowl // Wiring // Intakt
Trio 3 + Vijay Iyer // Synapse 2 // Wiring // Intakt
Chick Corea // The song Is You // Trilogy // Chick Corea Productions
Peripheral Vision* // Robbed And Ridiculed // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Indie
Peripheral Vision* // Wiretap // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Indie
Brad Mehldau/Mark Guiliana // Just Call Me Nige // Taming The Dragon // Nonesuch
Brad Mehldau/Mark Guiliana // Sassyasses Sassafrass // Taming The Dragon // Nonesuch
Klaus Konig (Colin Smith - pass the mic) // The Day Of Bliss and Joy // Song Of Songs // Justin Time
Klaus Konig (Colin Smith - pass the mic) // Spirits And Goddesses // Song Of Songs // Justin Time
Jason Moran // Two Sleepy People // All Rise: A Joyful Elegy To Fats Waller // Blue Note
Jason Moran // The Joint Is Jumpin' // All Rise: A Joyful Elegy To Fats Waller // Blue Note
Fats Waller // The Joint Is Jumpin' // Very Best Of... RCA
Francois Houle* // Le Concombre de Chitoutimi 1 // Genera // Songlines
Francois Houle* // Guarana // Genera // Songlines
Sonny Rollins (Tim Higgins - pass the mic) // Patanjali // Roadshow 3 // Okeh
Sophie-Carmen Eckhardt-Gramatte* (Tim Higgins - pass the mic) // Fanfare For Eight Brass Instruments // CBC Archive
Keith Jarrett/Charlie Haden (Tim Higgins - pass the mic) // Every Time We Say Goodbye // Last Dance // ECM
Kartet* // Tayls // Grand Laps // Songlines
Kartet* // XYZ // Grand Laps // Songlines
Kneebody // Trite // The Line // Concord
Kneebody // Sleeveless // The Line // Concord
October 8th, 2014
The Usual mix of styles and sounds today, from Dave Holland to Stefano Bollani. New cds by The Bad Plus, Canadian guitarist Jim Head, an improvisational group called Farmers By Nature, and a Canadian singer I hadn't heard before called Jaclyn Guillou. Other albums from both sides of the border, and an historical segment with Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock I didn't get a chance to play last week with Pass The Mic livening up the program. The full list is below.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Dave Holland // Evolution // Prism // Dare 2
The Bad Plus // I Hear You // Inevitable Western // The Bad Plus
The Bad Plus // Gold Prisms Incorporated // Inevitable Western // The Bad Plus
Mary Halvorson // Four Pages Of Robots // Illusionary Sea // Firehouse 12
Jim Head* // Shambhala // Zoetrope // Jim Head
Jim Head* // Pinocchio // Zoetrope // Jim Head
Gordon Grdina* // Hope In Being // No Difference // Songlines
Gordon Grdina* // Limbo // No Difference // Songlines
Lisa Miller* // I Cry // Sleep Furiously // Green Ideas
Dave Douglas/Chet Doxas* // Sing On The Mountain High... // Riverside // Greenleaf
Harley Card * // Crossing The Berg // Hedgerow // Harley Card
Harley Card * // Smutty Twig Men // Hedgerow // Harley Card
Chick Corea/Herbie Hancock (historical segment) // Maiden Voyage // An Evening With... // Polydor
Chick Corea/Herbie Hancock (historical segment) // La Fiesta // An Evening With... // Polydor
Farmers By Nature // Massalia // Love And Ghosts // Aum fidelity
Jaclyn Guillou* // Land Of The Silver Birch // Winter For Beginners // Cellar Live
Jaclyn Guillou* // In A Wooden House // Winter For Beginners // Cellar Live
Stefano Bollani // No Pope No Party // Joy In Spite Of Everything // ECM
The Usual mix of styles and sounds today, from Dave Holland to Stefano Bollani. New cds by The Bad Plus, Canadian guitarist Jim Head, an improvisational group called Farmers By Nature, and a Canadian singer I hadn't heard before called Jaclyn Guillou. Other albums from both sides of the border, and an historical segment with Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock I didn't get a chance to play last week with Pass The Mic livening up the program. The full list is below.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Dave Holland // Evolution // Prism // Dare 2
The Bad Plus // I Hear You // Inevitable Western // The Bad Plus
The Bad Plus // Gold Prisms Incorporated // Inevitable Western // The Bad Plus
Mary Halvorson // Four Pages Of Robots // Illusionary Sea // Firehouse 12
Jim Head* // Shambhala // Zoetrope // Jim Head
Jim Head* // Pinocchio // Zoetrope // Jim Head
Gordon Grdina* // Hope In Being // No Difference // Songlines
Gordon Grdina* // Limbo // No Difference // Songlines
Lisa Miller* // I Cry // Sleep Furiously // Green Ideas
Dave Douglas/Chet Doxas* // Sing On The Mountain High... // Riverside // Greenleaf
Harley Card * // Crossing The Berg // Hedgerow // Harley Card
Harley Card * // Smutty Twig Men // Hedgerow // Harley Card
Chick Corea/Herbie Hancock (historical segment) // Maiden Voyage // An Evening With... // Polydor
Chick Corea/Herbie Hancock (historical segment) // La Fiesta // An Evening With... // Polydor
Farmers By Nature // Massalia // Love And Ghosts // Aum fidelity
Jaclyn Guillou* // Land Of The Silver Birch // Winter For Beginners // Cellar Live
Jaclyn Guillou* // In A Wooden House // Winter For Beginners // Cellar Live
Stefano Bollani // No Pope No Party // Joy In Spite Of Everything // ECM
October 15th, 2014 (Show # 748)
The usual all over the place mix today of current styles in the wide world of jazz. From the Canadian group Badbadnotgood - actually they are good - to new releases by other unusually named Canadian groups, like Peripheral Vision, Trifolia, Myriad 3, and Convergence Ensemble. Also trombonist Samuel Blaser, trumpeters Ambrose Akinmusire and Ralph Alessi and the latest release by pianist Chick Corea. The historical segment today is from the fusion world and a 1999 release of a formerly lost 1973 session by the Mahavishnu Orchestra. A bit of this and a bit of that - all listed below.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
BADBADNOTGOOD* // Eyes Closed // III // Innovative Leisure
BADBADNOTGOOD* // Hedron // III // Innovative Leisure
Ambrose Akinmusire // Marie Christie // The Imagined Saviour Is Far Easier To Paint // Blue Note
Ambrose Akinmusire // As We Fight (Willie Penrose) // The Imagined Saviour Is Far Easier To Paint // Blue Note
Trifolia* // Nagual // Le Refuge // Marianne Trudel
Trifolia* // Envol // Le Refuge // Marianne Trudel
Peripheral Vision* // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Indie
Ralph Alessi // Sanity // Baida // ECM
Ralph Alessi // Maria Lydia // Baida // ECM
Ken Aldcroft* // Our Hospitality // Saskatoon // Trio Records
Ken Aldcroft* // Trolleys // Saskatoon // Trio Records
Chick Corea // You're My Everything // Trilogy // Chick Corea Productions
Mahavishnu Orchestra (historical segment) // Dream // The Lost Trident Sessions // Columbia
Mahavishnu Orchestra (historical segment) // Trilogy // The Lost Trident Sessions // Columbia
Eric Harland // Eminence // Vipassana // GSI
Eric Harland // Singularis // Vipassana // GSI
Myriad 3* // Tell // Tell // Alma
Myriad 3* // Drifters // Tell // Alma
Samuel Blaser // Metamorphose Suite 1: Metamorphose // 7th Heaven // Between The Lines
Brian Blade // Down River // Landmarks // Blue Note
Brian Blade // Landmarks // Landmarks // Blue Note
The usual all over the place mix today of current styles in the wide world of jazz. From the Canadian group Badbadnotgood - actually they are good - to new releases by other unusually named Canadian groups, like Peripheral Vision, Trifolia, Myriad 3, and Convergence Ensemble. Also trombonist Samuel Blaser, trumpeters Ambrose Akinmusire and Ralph Alessi and the latest release by pianist Chick Corea. The historical segment today is from the fusion world and a 1999 release of a formerly lost 1973 session by the Mahavishnu Orchestra. A bit of this and a bit of that - all listed below.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
BADBADNOTGOOD* // Eyes Closed // III // Innovative Leisure
BADBADNOTGOOD* // Hedron // III // Innovative Leisure
Ambrose Akinmusire // Marie Christie // The Imagined Saviour Is Far Easier To Paint // Blue Note
Ambrose Akinmusire // As We Fight (Willie Penrose) // The Imagined Saviour Is Far Easier To Paint // Blue Note
Trifolia* // Nagual // Le Refuge // Marianne Trudel
Trifolia* // Envol // Le Refuge // Marianne Trudel
Peripheral Vision* // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Indie
Ralph Alessi // Sanity // Baida // ECM
Ralph Alessi // Maria Lydia // Baida // ECM
Ken Aldcroft* // Our Hospitality // Saskatoon // Trio Records
Ken Aldcroft* // Trolleys // Saskatoon // Trio Records
Chick Corea // You're My Everything // Trilogy // Chick Corea Productions
Mahavishnu Orchestra (historical segment) // Dream // The Lost Trident Sessions // Columbia
Mahavishnu Orchestra (historical segment) // Trilogy // The Lost Trident Sessions // Columbia
Eric Harland // Eminence // Vipassana // GSI
Eric Harland // Singularis // Vipassana // GSI
Myriad 3* // Tell // Tell // Alma
Myriad 3* // Drifters // Tell // Alma
Samuel Blaser // Metamorphose Suite 1: Metamorphose // 7th Heaven // Between The Lines
Brian Blade // Down River // Landmarks // Blue Note
Brian Blade // Landmarks // Landmarks // Blue Note
October 22nd, 2014
Some fine new music today, including a remarkable new release by pianist/composer David Virelles. More fun from pianist Jason Moran's cd honouring Fats Waller, and something from Waller too. Some extreme guitar variety with Mary Halvorson, Jim Head, Joel Harrison and John Scofield (as a guest for Medeski Martin and Wood). Trombonist Samuel Blaser, the duet of Benoit Delbecq and Francois Houle, The Relative Quartet - as usual some of the wide range of modern jazz. My Historical segment today is trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, and I'll end with alto player Remi Bolduc. We voyage far and wide as outlined below.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Jason Moran // Ain't Misbehavin' // All Rise: A Joyful Elegy To Fats Waller // Blue Note
Jason Moran // Lulu's Back In Town // All Rise: A Joyful Elegy To Fats Waller // Blue Note
Fats Waller // Ain't Misbehavin' // Very Best Of... RCA
Fats Waller // Lulu's Back In Town // Very Best Of... RCA
Relative Quartet* // Very Nutty // Automatic Vaudeville // Addo
Relative Quartet* // Relatives // Automatic Vaudeville // Addo
David Virelles // Wind Rose // Mboko // ECM
David Virelles // The Scribe // Mboko // ECM
David Virelles // Blankomeko // Mboko // ECM
Medeski/Scofield/Martin/Wood // Sham Time // Juice // Indirecto
Medeski/Scofield/Martin/Wood // North London // Juice // Indirecto
Freddie Hubbard (historical segment) // Hub Cap // Hub Cap // Blue Note
Freddie Hubbard (historical segment) // Cry Me Not // Hub Cap // Blue Note
Freddie Hubbard (historical segment) // Luana // Hub Cap // Blue Note
Samuel Blaser // Bohemia // A Mirror To Machaut // Songlines
Samuel Blaser // Linea // A Mirror To Machaut // Songlines
Joel Harrison // Wide River To Cross // Mother Stump // Cuneiform
Joel Harrison // Refuge // Mother Stump // Cuneiform
Benoit Delbecq/Francois Houle* // Shaw // Dice Thrown // Songlines
Benoit Delbecq/Francois Houle* // Oliveira et la Sybille (for Julio Cortazar) // Dice Thrown // Songlines
Jim Head* // Zoetrope // Zoetrope // Jim Head
Jim Head* // Soft Shoe // Zoetrope // Jim Head
Mary Halvorson // Goddess Sparkle // Thumbscrew // Cuneiform
Mary Halvorson // Buzzard's Breath // Thumbscrew // Cuneiform
Remi Bolduc* // Trini Memories // Random Masters // Effendi
Remi Bolduc* // Ralos // Random Masters // Effendi
Some fine new music today, including a remarkable new release by pianist/composer David Virelles. More fun from pianist Jason Moran's cd honouring Fats Waller, and something from Waller too. Some extreme guitar variety with Mary Halvorson, Jim Head, Joel Harrison and John Scofield (as a guest for Medeski Martin and Wood). Trombonist Samuel Blaser, the duet of Benoit Delbecq and Francois Houle, The Relative Quartet - as usual some of the wide range of modern jazz. My Historical segment today is trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, and I'll end with alto player Remi Bolduc. We voyage far and wide as outlined below.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Jason Moran // Ain't Misbehavin' // All Rise: A Joyful Elegy To Fats Waller // Blue Note
Jason Moran // Lulu's Back In Town // All Rise: A Joyful Elegy To Fats Waller // Blue Note
Fats Waller // Ain't Misbehavin' // Very Best Of... RCA
Fats Waller // Lulu's Back In Town // Very Best Of... RCA
Relative Quartet* // Very Nutty // Automatic Vaudeville // Addo
Relative Quartet* // Relatives // Automatic Vaudeville // Addo
David Virelles // Wind Rose // Mboko // ECM
David Virelles // The Scribe // Mboko // ECM
David Virelles // Blankomeko // Mboko // ECM
Medeski/Scofield/Martin/Wood // Sham Time // Juice // Indirecto
Medeski/Scofield/Martin/Wood // North London // Juice // Indirecto
Freddie Hubbard (historical segment) // Hub Cap // Hub Cap // Blue Note
Freddie Hubbard (historical segment) // Cry Me Not // Hub Cap // Blue Note
Freddie Hubbard (historical segment) // Luana // Hub Cap // Blue Note
Samuel Blaser // Bohemia // A Mirror To Machaut // Songlines
Samuel Blaser // Linea // A Mirror To Machaut // Songlines
Joel Harrison // Wide River To Cross // Mother Stump // Cuneiform
Joel Harrison // Refuge // Mother Stump // Cuneiform
Benoit Delbecq/Francois Houle* // Shaw // Dice Thrown // Songlines
Benoit Delbecq/Francois Houle* // Oliveira et la Sybille (for Julio Cortazar) // Dice Thrown // Songlines
Jim Head* // Zoetrope // Zoetrope // Jim Head
Jim Head* // Soft Shoe // Zoetrope // Jim Head
Mary Halvorson // Goddess Sparkle // Thumbscrew // Cuneiform
Mary Halvorson // Buzzard's Breath // Thumbscrew // Cuneiform
Remi Bolduc* // Trini Memories // Random Masters // Effendi
Remi Bolduc* // Ralos // Random Masters // Effendi
October 29th, 2014
The usual mix of contemporary jazz styles today, with new cds by bassist John Hebert, the trio The Bad Plus, and guitarist Tom Chang. Canadian cellist Peggy Lee, sax player Quinsin Nachoff, brand new releases by pianist Marianne Trudel and trombonist Jean-Nicolas Trottier, an early cd with Canadian pianist Jeff Johnston and trumpeter Kenny Wheeler will show up later. Iconic Wayne Shorter shows up early in the show. My historical segment today will feature saxophonist Sonny Rollins, who while still alive and kicking has some great early albums. The complete list is below.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Stan Getz // Voyage // Serenity // Emarcy
John Hebert // Cold Brewed // Floodstage // Clean Feed
John Hebert // Floodstage // Floodstage // Clean Feed
Wayne Shorter // Orbits // Without A Net // Blue Note
Wayne Shorter // Starry Night // Without A Net // Blue Note
Quinsin Nachoff* // Devil's Advocate // FoMo // Nachoff
Peggy Lee* // Invitation // Invitation // Drip Audio
Peggy Lee* // Your Grace // Invitation // Drip Audio
The Bad Plus // Self Serve // Inevitable Western // The Bad Plus
The Bad Plus // You Will Lose All Fear // Inevitable Western // The Bad Plus
Jeff Johnston* // Prelude // Jeff Johnston Quartet With Kenny Wheeler // Unity
Jeff Johnston* // One By One // Jeff Johnston Quartet With Kenny Wheeler // Unity
Sonny Rollins (historical segment) // The Bridge // The Essential... // RCA
Sonny Rollins (historical segment) // God Bless The Child // The Essential... // RCA
Sonny Rollins (historical segment) // The Night Has A Thousand Eyes // The Essential... // RCA
Mark Turner // Year Of The Rabbit // Lathe Of Heaven // ECM
Marianne Trudel* // Question // La Vie Commence Ici // Justin Time
Marianne Trudel* // Deux Soleils // La Vie Commence Ici // Justin Time
Jean-Nicolas Trottier* // Invention 2 // Acid Bunny // Effendi
Jean-Nicolas Trottier* // Acid Bunny // Acid Bunny // Effendi
Tom Chang // Scatterbrain // Tongue And Groove // Raw Toast
Tom Chang // Bar Codes // Tongue And Groove // Raw Toast
The usual mix of contemporary jazz styles today, with new cds by bassist John Hebert, the trio The Bad Plus, and guitarist Tom Chang. Canadian cellist Peggy Lee, sax player Quinsin Nachoff, brand new releases by pianist Marianne Trudel and trombonist Jean-Nicolas Trottier, an early cd with Canadian pianist Jeff Johnston and trumpeter Kenny Wheeler will show up later. Iconic Wayne Shorter shows up early in the show. My historical segment today will feature saxophonist Sonny Rollins, who while still alive and kicking has some great early albums. The complete list is below.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Stan Getz // Voyage // Serenity // Emarcy
John Hebert // Cold Brewed // Floodstage // Clean Feed
John Hebert // Floodstage // Floodstage // Clean Feed
Wayne Shorter // Orbits // Without A Net // Blue Note
Wayne Shorter // Starry Night // Without A Net // Blue Note
Quinsin Nachoff* // Devil's Advocate // FoMo // Nachoff
Peggy Lee* // Invitation // Invitation // Drip Audio
Peggy Lee* // Your Grace // Invitation // Drip Audio
The Bad Plus // Self Serve // Inevitable Western // The Bad Plus
The Bad Plus // You Will Lose All Fear // Inevitable Western // The Bad Plus
Jeff Johnston* // Prelude // Jeff Johnston Quartet With Kenny Wheeler // Unity
Jeff Johnston* // One By One // Jeff Johnston Quartet With Kenny Wheeler // Unity
Sonny Rollins (historical segment) // The Bridge // The Essential... // RCA
Sonny Rollins (historical segment) // God Bless The Child // The Essential... // RCA
Sonny Rollins (historical segment) // The Night Has A Thousand Eyes // The Essential... // RCA
Mark Turner // Year Of The Rabbit // Lathe Of Heaven // ECM
Marianne Trudel* // Question // La Vie Commence Ici // Justin Time
Marianne Trudel* // Deux Soleils // La Vie Commence Ici // Justin Time
Jean-Nicolas Trottier* // Invention 2 // Acid Bunny // Effendi
Jean-Nicolas Trottier* // Acid Bunny // Acid Bunny // Effendi
Tom Chang // Scatterbrain // Tongue And Groove // Raw Toast
Tom Chang // Bar Codes // Tongue And Groove // Raw Toast
November 5th, 2014
As always some neat new releases today - mainly from North America - and also as always Canada holds its own. Alto player David Binney to start, and a brand new cd by the group known as James Farm. Pianist Francois Bourassa, Trio 3, Kneebody and a neat duet cd with cellist Peggy Lee and drummer Dylan Van Der Schyff. Later the group Badbadnotgood, an improvisational trio called Farmers By Nature, Saxophonist Tara Davidson and Peripheral Vision will see us out today. My historic segment is a real historic one time only matchup of three fusion giants who blow the doors off. Like the jazz world itself, we're all over the place, as noted below.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
David Binney // Heart Shaped Mind // Anacapa // Criss cross
James Farm // Two Steps // City Folk // Nonesuch
James Farm // Unknown // City Folk // Nonesuch
Francois Bourassa* // Arico-Afab // ...Trio + Andre Leroux Live // Effendi
Trio 3 + Vijay Iyer // Willow Song // Wiring // Intakt
Trio 3 + Vijay Iyer // Shave // Wiring // Intakt
Kneebody // Pushed Away // The Line // Concord
Kneebody // Work Hard, Play Hard, Towel Hard // The Line // Concord
Kneebody // Greenblatt // The Line // Concord
Peggy Lee/Dylan Van Der Schyff* // Tongues // These Are Our Shoes // Spool
Peggy Lee/Dylan Van Der Schyff* // Enigma Of A Gumboot // These Are Our Shoes // Spool
Peggy Lee/Dylan Van Der Schyff* // Foot Freaks // These Are Our Shoes // Spool
Peggy Lee/Dylan Van Der Schyff* // Laces And Holes // These Are Our Shoes // Spool
BADBADNOTGOOD* // Differently, Still // III // Innovative Leisure
BADBADNOTGOOD* // Since You Asked Kindly // III // Innovative Leisure
Francois Houle/Havard Wiik* // Nomenclatural // Aves // Songlines
Francois Houle/Havard Wiik* // Zima // Aves // Songlines
Farmers By Nature // Love And Ghosts // Love And Ghosts // Aum Fidelity
Trio Of Doom (historical segment) // Are You The One Are You The One // Trio Of Doom // Columbia
Trio Of Doom (historical segment) // Dark Prince // Trio Of Doom // Columbia
Trio Of Doom (historical segment) // Para Oriente Take 2 // Trio Of Doom // Columbia
Trio Of Doom (historical segment) // Para Oriente Studio Take Trio Of Doom // Columbia
Tara Davidson* // I Remember Jan // The Tara Davidson Quartet // Tara Davidson
Tara Davidson* // Battle Scars // The Tara Davidson Quartet // Tara Davidson
Peripheral Vision* // Neurosis And Everyday Life // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Indie
As always some neat new releases today - mainly from North America - and also as always Canada holds its own. Alto player David Binney to start, and a brand new cd by the group known as James Farm. Pianist Francois Bourassa, Trio 3, Kneebody and a neat duet cd with cellist Peggy Lee and drummer Dylan Van Der Schyff. Later the group Badbadnotgood, an improvisational trio called Farmers By Nature, Saxophonist Tara Davidson and Peripheral Vision will see us out today. My historic segment is a real historic one time only matchup of three fusion giants who blow the doors off. Like the jazz world itself, we're all over the place, as noted below.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
David Binney // Heart Shaped Mind // Anacapa // Criss cross
James Farm // Two Steps // City Folk // Nonesuch
James Farm // Unknown // City Folk // Nonesuch
Francois Bourassa* // Arico-Afab // ...Trio + Andre Leroux Live // Effendi
Trio 3 + Vijay Iyer // Willow Song // Wiring // Intakt
Trio 3 + Vijay Iyer // Shave // Wiring // Intakt
Kneebody // Pushed Away // The Line // Concord
Kneebody // Work Hard, Play Hard, Towel Hard // The Line // Concord
Kneebody // Greenblatt // The Line // Concord
Peggy Lee/Dylan Van Der Schyff* // Tongues // These Are Our Shoes // Spool
Peggy Lee/Dylan Van Der Schyff* // Enigma Of A Gumboot // These Are Our Shoes // Spool
Peggy Lee/Dylan Van Der Schyff* // Foot Freaks // These Are Our Shoes // Spool
Peggy Lee/Dylan Van Der Schyff* // Laces And Holes // These Are Our Shoes // Spool
BADBADNOTGOOD* // Differently, Still // III // Innovative Leisure
BADBADNOTGOOD* // Since You Asked Kindly // III // Innovative Leisure
Francois Houle/Havard Wiik* // Nomenclatural // Aves // Songlines
Francois Houle/Havard Wiik* // Zima // Aves // Songlines
Farmers By Nature // Love And Ghosts // Love And Ghosts // Aum Fidelity
Trio Of Doom (historical segment) // Are You The One Are You The One // Trio Of Doom // Columbia
Trio Of Doom (historical segment) // Dark Prince // Trio Of Doom // Columbia
Trio Of Doom (historical segment) // Para Oriente Take 2 // Trio Of Doom // Columbia
Trio Of Doom (historical segment) // Para Oriente Studio Take Trio Of Doom // Columbia
Tara Davidson* // I Remember Jan // The Tara Davidson Quartet // Tara Davidson
Tara Davidson* // Battle Scars // The Tara Davidson Quartet // Tara Davidson
Peripheral Vision* // Neurosis And Everyday Life // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Indie
November 12th, 2014
Some fine Canadian groups today, like 5 After 4, Peripheral Vision, Kartet, The October Trio, Aeroplane Trio, and Ernesto Cervini. Guitarist Joel Harrison a couple of times, Rez Abbazi and Emile Parisien, pianist Art Bailey and Chick Corea, and my historical segment of the amazing concert in Toronto in 1953 with "The Quintet" - Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Bud Powell, Charles Mingus and Max Roach. The full order is below.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
5 After 4* // 10000 Days // Rome In A Day // Alma
Peripheral Vision* // Cement Watchers // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Indie
Art Bailey // Octopants // Quiet As A Bone // HRL Records
Art Bailey // Rebus // Quiet As A Bone // HRL Records
Kartet* // XY // Grand Laps // Songlines
Kartet* // X // Grand Laps // Songlines
Joel Harrison // Do You Remember Big Mama Thornton? // Mother Stump // Cuneiform
Joel Harrison // Folk Song For Rosie // Mother Stump // Cuneiform
Emile Parisien // Sanchator de Profundis // Original Pimpant // Laborie
The Quintet (historical segment) // Wee // Jazz At Massey Hall // Debut
The Quintet (historical segment) // Hot House // Jazz At Massey Hall // Debut
The Quintet (historical segment) // A Night In Tunisia // Jazz At Massey Hall // Debut
The Aeroplane Trio* // Callejuela // Naranja Ha // Drip audio
Chick Corea // Planet Chia // The Vigil // Chick Corea Productions
Ernesto Cervini* // Granada Bus // There // Anzic
Ernesto Cervini* // Gramps // There // Anzic
Rez Abbazi // Thanks For Giving // Suno Suno // Enja
The October Trio + Brad Turner* // Looks Like It's Going To Snow // Looks Like It's Going To snow // Songlines
Joel Harrison // You Must Go Through A Winter // Urban Myths // Highnote
Some fine Canadian groups today, like 5 After 4, Peripheral Vision, Kartet, The October Trio, Aeroplane Trio, and Ernesto Cervini. Guitarist Joel Harrison a couple of times, Rez Abbazi and Emile Parisien, pianist Art Bailey and Chick Corea, and my historical segment of the amazing concert in Toronto in 1953 with "The Quintet" - Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Bud Powell, Charles Mingus and Max Roach. The full order is below.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
5 After 4* // 10000 Days // Rome In A Day // Alma
Peripheral Vision* // Cement Watchers // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Indie
Art Bailey // Octopants // Quiet As A Bone // HRL Records
Art Bailey // Rebus // Quiet As A Bone // HRL Records
Kartet* // XY // Grand Laps // Songlines
Kartet* // X // Grand Laps // Songlines
Joel Harrison // Do You Remember Big Mama Thornton? // Mother Stump // Cuneiform
Joel Harrison // Folk Song For Rosie // Mother Stump // Cuneiform
Emile Parisien // Sanchator de Profundis // Original Pimpant // Laborie
The Quintet (historical segment) // Wee // Jazz At Massey Hall // Debut
The Quintet (historical segment) // Hot House // Jazz At Massey Hall // Debut
The Quintet (historical segment) // A Night In Tunisia // Jazz At Massey Hall // Debut
The Aeroplane Trio* // Callejuela // Naranja Ha // Drip audio
Chick Corea // Planet Chia // The Vigil // Chick Corea Productions
Ernesto Cervini* // Granada Bus // There // Anzic
Ernesto Cervini* // Gramps // There // Anzic
Rez Abbazi // Thanks For Giving // Suno Suno // Enja
The October Trio + Brad Turner* // Looks Like It's Going To Snow // Looks Like It's Going To snow // Songlines
Joel Harrison // You Must Go Through A Winter // Urban Myths // Highnote
November 19th, 2014
Some new cds today by Canadian groups with saxophonist Samuel Blais, pianist Marianne Trudel, saxophonist Erik Hove and trombonist Jean-Nicolas Trottier. Other new releases are by James Farm and Jason Robinson. Older material by Canadians John Stetch, Andy Ballantyne and Roberto Occhipinti. My historical segment is a classic suite by Duke Ellington. Others as listed below.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Samuel Blais* // Chli Bli // Cycling // Effendi
Samuel Blais* // Sidonie // Cycling // Effendi
Dave Douglas // Bridge To nowhere // Time Travel // Greenleaf
Dave Douglas // Time Travel // Time Travel // Greenleaf
Andy Ballantyne* // Spin // The Sum Of The Parts // Indie
Jason Robinson // Tides Of Consciousness Fading // The Two Faces Of Janus // Cuneiform
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Part 1 // Black Brown And Beige // Columbia
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Part 4 - Come Sunday // Black Brown And Beige // Columbia
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Part 6 - 23rd Psalm // Black Brown And Beige // Columbia
Marianne Trudel* // Soon // La Vie Commence Ici // Justin Time
Marianne Trudel* // La Vie Commence Ici // La Vie Commence Ici // Justin Time
John Stetch* // Black Sea Suite // Fabled States // Addo
Erik Hove* // Partially // Saturated Colours // Indie
Erik Hove* // Disjunct // Saturated Colours // Indie
Jean-Nicolas Trottier* // Reeby-Jeeny-Leblee // Acid Bunny // Effendi
Jean-Nicolas Trottier* // Nouveau Patente // Acid Bunny // Effendi
James Farm // North Star // City Folk // Nonesuch
James Farm // Mr E // City Folk // Nonesuch
John Escreet // Sabotage And Celebration // Sabotage And Celebration // Escreet
Roberto Occhipinti* // A Bend In The River // A bend In The River // Alma
Some new cds today by Canadian groups with saxophonist Samuel Blais, pianist Marianne Trudel, saxophonist Erik Hove and trombonist Jean-Nicolas Trottier. Other new releases are by James Farm and Jason Robinson. Older material by Canadians John Stetch, Andy Ballantyne and Roberto Occhipinti. My historical segment is a classic suite by Duke Ellington. Others as listed below.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Samuel Blais* // Chli Bli // Cycling // Effendi
Samuel Blais* // Sidonie // Cycling // Effendi
Dave Douglas // Bridge To nowhere // Time Travel // Greenleaf
Dave Douglas // Time Travel // Time Travel // Greenleaf
Andy Ballantyne* // Spin // The Sum Of The Parts // Indie
Jason Robinson // Tides Of Consciousness Fading // The Two Faces Of Janus // Cuneiform
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Part 1 // Black Brown And Beige // Columbia
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Part 4 - Come Sunday // Black Brown And Beige // Columbia
Duke Ellington (historical segment) // Part 6 - 23rd Psalm // Black Brown And Beige // Columbia
Marianne Trudel* // Soon // La Vie Commence Ici // Justin Time
Marianne Trudel* // La Vie Commence Ici // La Vie Commence Ici // Justin Time
John Stetch* // Black Sea Suite // Fabled States // Addo
Erik Hove* // Partially // Saturated Colours // Indie
Erik Hove* // Disjunct // Saturated Colours // Indie
Jean-Nicolas Trottier* // Reeby-Jeeny-Leblee // Acid Bunny // Effendi
Jean-Nicolas Trottier* // Nouveau Patente // Acid Bunny // Effendi
James Farm // North Star // City Folk // Nonesuch
James Farm // Mr E // City Folk // Nonesuch
John Escreet // Sabotage And Celebration // Sabotage And Celebration // Escreet
Roberto Occhipinti* // A Bend In The River // A bend In The River // Alma
November 26th, 2014
The current jazz world is varied and has both melodic and very edgy music. As usual, today's playlist will explore some of these varieties, from arranger Wayne Horvitz' new cd to drummer Rob Garcia, alto player Steve Lehman, experimental music from Saskatchewan, guitarist Jim Head and Nanaimo's Christine Jensen later. Winnipeg's Jeff Presslaff in hour three, and a cool quintet recorded in Toronto and not the classic one I played recently. My historical segment today features one of the best arrangers in jazz history that you might not have heard of. Here's the full list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Wayne Horvitz // Prepaid Funeral // At The Reception // Songlines
Wayne Horvitz // First Light // At The Reception // Songlines
Rob Garcia // The Caterpillar vs. The Butterfly // The Passion Of Colour // Brooklyn Jazz Underground
Rob Garcia // It's Time // The Passion Of Colour // Brooklyn Jazz Underground
Ken Aldcroft* // X Marks The Spot // Saskatoon // Trio Records
Steve Lehman // Autumn Interlude // Mise En Abime // Pi
Steve Lehman // Beyond All Limits // Mise En Abime // Pi
Jim Head* // Hairbender // Zoetrope // Jim Head
Jim Head* // Mind's Eye // Zoetrope // Jim Head
Christiine Jensen* // Nishiyuu // Habitat // Justin time
Manny Albam (historical segment) // Minor Matters // Jazz Greats Of Our Time // Lonehill
Manny Albam (historical segment) // Latined Fracture // Jazz Greats Of Our Time // Lonehill
Manny Albam (historical segment) // Blues From Neither Coast // Jazz Greats Of Our Time // Lonehill
Equilibrium* // Praha // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Eupnea // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Thalassa // Liquid Light // Songlines
Matt Slocum // Is This America // Black Elk's Dream // Chandra
Matt Slocum // A Dream Revisited // Black Elk's Dream // Chandra
Matt Slocum // Black hills // Black Elk's Dream // Chandra
Jeff Presslaff* // Sleepless // The Complete Rebirth Of The Cool // Cellar Live
Jeff Presslaff* // Stream Of Consciousness // The Complete Rebirth Of The Cool // Cellar Live
Jeff Presslaff* // What Fourth // The Complete Rebirth Of The Cool // Cellar Live
Hancock/Brecker/Hargrove // So What/Impressions // Directions In Music // Verve
The current jazz world is varied and has both melodic and very edgy music. As usual, today's playlist will explore some of these varieties, from arranger Wayne Horvitz' new cd to drummer Rob Garcia, alto player Steve Lehman, experimental music from Saskatchewan, guitarist Jim Head and Nanaimo's Christine Jensen later. Winnipeg's Jeff Presslaff in hour three, and a cool quintet recorded in Toronto and not the classic one I played recently. My historical segment today features one of the best arrangers in jazz history that you might not have heard of. Here's the full list.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Wayne Horvitz // Prepaid Funeral // At The Reception // Songlines
Wayne Horvitz // First Light // At The Reception // Songlines
Rob Garcia // The Caterpillar vs. The Butterfly // The Passion Of Colour // Brooklyn Jazz Underground
Rob Garcia // It's Time // The Passion Of Colour // Brooklyn Jazz Underground
Ken Aldcroft* // X Marks The Spot // Saskatoon // Trio Records
Steve Lehman // Autumn Interlude // Mise En Abime // Pi
Steve Lehman // Beyond All Limits // Mise En Abime // Pi
Jim Head* // Hairbender // Zoetrope // Jim Head
Jim Head* // Mind's Eye // Zoetrope // Jim Head
Christiine Jensen* // Nishiyuu // Habitat // Justin time
Manny Albam (historical segment) // Minor Matters // Jazz Greats Of Our Time // Lonehill
Manny Albam (historical segment) // Latined Fracture // Jazz Greats Of Our Time // Lonehill
Manny Albam (historical segment) // Blues From Neither Coast // Jazz Greats Of Our Time // Lonehill
Equilibrium* // Praha // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Eupnea // Liquid Light // Songlines
Equilibrium* // Thalassa // Liquid Light // Songlines
Matt Slocum // Is This America // Black Elk's Dream // Chandra
Matt Slocum // A Dream Revisited // Black Elk's Dream // Chandra
Matt Slocum // Black hills // Black Elk's Dream // Chandra
Jeff Presslaff* // Sleepless // The Complete Rebirth Of The Cool // Cellar Live
Jeff Presslaff* // Stream Of Consciousness // The Complete Rebirth Of The Cool // Cellar Live
Jeff Presslaff* // What Fourth // The Complete Rebirth Of The Cool // Cellar Live
Hancock/Brecker/Hargrove // So What/Impressions // Directions In Music // Verve
December 3rd, 2014
Lots of variety as usual today - from the Polish quartet Tatvamasi, to pianist Jason Moran's tribute to Fats waller, to Canadian groups led by bassist John Geggie, guitarist Harley Card and drummer Barry Romberg. Samples from saxophonist Jimmy Greene's poignant new album (with a strong Winnipeg connection) in remembrance of his daughter Ana killed at Sandy Hook Conn. in December 2012. Two very different Latin jazz cds - a new one by pianist David Virelles, and my historical segment with a study in Cuban rhythms by the Stan Kenton band. The Bad Plus and more, as outlined below.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Tatvamasi // An Eccentric Introvert In A Study Filled With Broken Mirrors // Parts Of The Entirety // Cuneiform
Jason Moran // Handful Of Keys // All Rise: A Joyful Elegy To Fats Waller // Blue Note
Jason Moran // Jitterbug Waltz // All Rise: A Joyful Elegy To Fats Waller // Blue Note
Fats Waller // Handful Of Keys // Very Best Of... RCA
Fats Waller // Jitterbug Waltz // Very Best Of... RCA
John Geggie* // The Eyes Are Worth 1000 Words // Across The Sky // Plunge
John Geggie* // From Which // Across The Sky // Plunge
Harley Card * // Get There // Hedgerow // Harley Card
Harley Card * // Flash Card Etude #1 // Hedgerow // Harley Card
The Bad Plus // Epistolary Echoes // Inevitable Western // The Bad Plus
The Bad Plus // Adopted Highway // Inevitable Western // The Bad Plus
David Virelles // Antillais // Mboko // ECM
David Virelles // Aberisun y Aberinan // Mboko // ECM
Stan Kenton (historical segment) // Cuban Fire // Cuban Fire // Capitol
Stan Kenton (historical segment) // Valiant Congo // Cuban Fire // Capitol
Stan Kenton (historical segment) // Reminiscences // Cuban Fire // Capitol
Stan Kenton (historical segment) // Fortune Of Fools // Cuban Fire // Capitol
Michel Lambert* // [9 very short tracks] // Journal Des Episodes II // Jazz From Rant
Jimmy Greene // Saludos/Come Thou Almighty King // Beautiful Life // Mack Avenue
Jimmy Greene // Your Great Name // Beautiful Life // Mack Avenue
Jimmy Greene // Where Is The Love // Beautiful Life // Mack Avenue
Barry Romberg* // 20% Off // Crab People // Romhog
Tineke Postma // Song for F (partial) // The Traveller // Coda Buba
Lots of variety as usual today - from the Polish quartet Tatvamasi, to pianist Jason Moran's tribute to Fats waller, to Canadian groups led by bassist John Geggie, guitarist Harley Card and drummer Barry Romberg. Samples from saxophonist Jimmy Greene's poignant new album (with a strong Winnipeg connection) in remembrance of his daughter Ana killed at Sandy Hook Conn. in December 2012. Two very different Latin jazz cds - a new one by pianist David Virelles, and my historical segment with a study in Cuban rhythms by the Stan Kenton band. The Bad Plus and more, as outlined below.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Tatvamasi // An Eccentric Introvert In A Study Filled With Broken Mirrors // Parts Of The Entirety // Cuneiform
Jason Moran // Handful Of Keys // All Rise: A Joyful Elegy To Fats Waller // Blue Note
Jason Moran // Jitterbug Waltz // All Rise: A Joyful Elegy To Fats Waller // Blue Note
Fats Waller // Handful Of Keys // Very Best Of... RCA
Fats Waller // Jitterbug Waltz // Very Best Of... RCA
John Geggie* // The Eyes Are Worth 1000 Words // Across The Sky // Plunge
John Geggie* // From Which // Across The Sky // Plunge
Harley Card * // Get There // Hedgerow // Harley Card
Harley Card * // Flash Card Etude #1 // Hedgerow // Harley Card
The Bad Plus // Epistolary Echoes // Inevitable Western // The Bad Plus
The Bad Plus // Adopted Highway // Inevitable Western // The Bad Plus
David Virelles // Antillais // Mboko // ECM
David Virelles // Aberisun y Aberinan // Mboko // ECM
Stan Kenton (historical segment) // Cuban Fire // Cuban Fire // Capitol
Stan Kenton (historical segment) // Valiant Congo // Cuban Fire // Capitol
Stan Kenton (historical segment) // Reminiscences // Cuban Fire // Capitol
Stan Kenton (historical segment) // Fortune Of Fools // Cuban Fire // Capitol
Michel Lambert* // [9 very short tracks] // Journal Des Episodes II // Jazz From Rant
Jimmy Greene // Saludos/Come Thou Almighty King // Beautiful Life // Mack Avenue
Jimmy Greene // Your Great Name // Beautiful Life // Mack Avenue
Jimmy Greene // Where Is The Love // Beautiful Life // Mack Avenue
Barry Romberg* // 20% Off // Crab People // Romhog
Tineke Postma // Song for F (partial) // The Traveller // Coda Buba
December 10th, 2014
A trio of saxophone led groups will start today's playlist - Michael Blake, Tineke Postma and Jan Garbarek. Then it's the usual mix - drummer Harris Eisenstadt, Canadian groups Peripheral Vision and The October Trio, trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire, pianist Edward simon, saxophonist Peter Epstein and bassist Drew Gress. My historical segment will get back to saxophone to feature the debut album of Michael Brecker. Lots of good music as outlined below.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Michael Blake* // Road To Lusaka // In The Grand Scheme Of Things // Songlines Scheme Of Things // Songlines
Michael Blake* // The Variety Hour // In The Grand Scheme Of Things // Songlines
Tineke Postma // Song For F // The Traveller // Coda Buba
Tineke Postma // The Eye Of The Mind // The Traveller // Coda Buba
Jan Garbarek // Milagre Dos Peixes // Dresden // ECM
Harris Eisenstadt* // Cobble Hook // Canada Day II // Songlines
Harris Eisenstadt* // To Seventeen // Canada Day II // Songlines
Michael Brecker (historical segment) // Sea Glass // Michael Brecker // MCA Impulse
Michael Brecker (historical segment) // Syzygy // Michael Brecker // MCA Impulse
Michael Brecker (historical segment) // Nothing Personal // Michael Brecker // MCA Impulse
Peripheral Vision* // Backbone // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Indie
Peripheral Vision* // The Ill conceived Plan // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Indie
Ambrose Akinmusire // Vartha // The Imagined Saviour Is Far Easier To Paint // Blue Note
Ambrose Akinmusire // Memo // The Imagined Saviour Is Far Easier To Paint // Blue Note
The October Trio + Brad Turner* // The Progress Suite // Looks Like It's Going To snow // Songlines
Peter Epstein // Aholdu // Polarities // Songlines
Peter Epstein // Constance // Polarities // Songlines
Edward Simon // Giant Steps // Live At Jazz Standard // Sunnyside
Drew Gress // No Saint // The Sky Inside // Pirouet
A trio of saxophone led groups will start today's playlist - Michael Blake, Tineke Postma and Jan Garbarek. Then it's the usual mix - drummer Harris Eisenstadt, Canadian groups Peripheral Vision and The October Trio, trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire, pianist Edward simon, saxophonist Peter Epstein and bassist Drew Gress. My historical segment will get back to saxophone to feature the debut album of Michael Brecker. Lots of good music as outlined below.
Artist (*Canadian) Track Title Album Label
Michael Blake* // Road To Lusaka // In The Grand Scheme Of Things // Songlines Scheme Of Things // Songlines
Michael Blake* // The Variety Hour // In The Grand Scheme Of Things // Songlines
Tineke Postma // Song For F // The Traveller // Coda Buba
Tineke Postma // The Eye Of The Mind // The Traveller // Coda Buba
Jan Garbarek // Milagre Dos Peixes // Dresden // ECM
Harris Eisenstadt* // Cobble Hook // Canada Day II // Songlines
Harris Eisenstadt* // To Seventeen // Canada Day II // Songlines
Michael Brecker (historical segment) // Sea Glass // Michael Brecker // MCA Impulse
Michael Brecker (historical segment) // Syzygy // Michael Brecker // MCA Impulse
Michael Brecker (historical segment) // Nothing Personal // Michael Brecker // MCA Impulse
Peripheral Vision* // Backbone // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Indie
Peripheral Vision* // The Ill conceived Plan // Sheer Tyranny Of Will // Indie
Ambrose Akinmusire // Vartha // The Imagined Saviour Is Far Easier To Paint // Blue Note
Ambrose Akinmusire // Memo // The Imagined Saviour Is Far Easier To Paint // Blue Note
The October Trio + Brad Turner* // The Progress Suite // Looks Like It's Going To snow // Songlines
Peter Epstein // Aholdu // Polarities // Songlines
Peter Epstein // Constance // Polarities // Songlines
Edward Simon // Giant Steps // Live At Jazz Standard // Sunnyside
Drew Gress // No Saint // The Sky Inside // Pirouet