In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond

More new music in this week's show. The first half are established artists with national/international touring bands. The second have are young jazz cats, some with a local following that are making a name for themselves with creative new sounds and music.

Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Joshua Redman ~ Icarus ~ Words Fall Short
Chris Potter ~ Osawatomie Brown ~ Alive With Ghosts Today
Noah Preminger ~ Hummus ~ Dark Days 
Pat Metheny ~ Make a New World ~ Side-Eye III+
Dolphin Hyperspace ~ The Life of a Bee ~ ECHOLOCATION
Shai Maestro ~ Nature Boy ~ The Guesthouse
Justin Joyce ~ Dos Hermanos ~ Almost Familiar
Carsten Dahl Experience ~ You Stepped Out of a Dream ~ Into the Storm

Perhaps the heart and soul of this episode is the collaboration of Joe Henderson and Alice Coltrane from the album The Elements. The other recording that deserves attention is the release of guitarist Pat Metheny' Side-Eye III+. Not only did Pat's album drop this week, but he has begun a tour of the US and Europe. I'm looking forward to seeing Metheny in May as I already have my tickets.

Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Clarke, Rushen & Chancler ~ Take Five ~ Standards
Joe Henderson & Alice Coltrane ~ Fire ~ The Elements
Joe Henderson ~ Black Narcissus ~ Power To The People
Pat Metheny ~ SE-O ~ Side-Eye III+
Nicole McCabe ~ Twister ~ Color Theory
Dave Holland, Norma Winstone ~ Not Waving But Drowning ~ Vital Spark
McCoy Tyner ~ Fly With The Wind ~ Fly With The Wind

Another eclectic mix. From a 1957 recording from alto sax player Art Pepper to brand new releases from tenor saxophonist Noah Preminger, and other iconic jazz artists in between. Enjoy this musically diverse set list.

Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Art Pepper ~ You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To ~ Art Pepper Meets the Rhythm Section
Ian Harland ~ Blues For Bobbie ~ Behind Bars
Lyle Mays ~ Slink ~ Lyle Mays
Pat Metheny Group ~ James ~ Offramp
Pat Metheny Group ~ Last Train Home ~ Still Life (Talking)
Noah Preminger & Max Light ~ Blooming Coldblood ~ Blooming Coldblood - Single
Noah Preminger ~ Mopti ~ Dark Days
Kurt Elling & WDR Big Band ~ Steppin' Out ~ In The Brass Palace

An eclectic mix of music this week with no real theme. We have new releases, bebop from the 60's and jazz rock fusion. Open your mind and enjoy the full breadth of what jazz music can be.

Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Kurt Elling & WDR Big Band ~ They Speak No Evil ~ In The Brass Palace
Vi Redd ~ If I Should Lose You ~ Bird Call
Vi Redd ~ Now's the Time ~ Bird Call
Phil Woods ~ The Last Page ~ Musique du bois
Brandon Sanders ~ 8/4 Beat ~ Lasting Impression
Andrew Renfroe ~ BIG COUNTRY ~ POP LOGIC
Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin & Paco de Lucía ~ Meeting of the Spirits ~ Saturday Night in San Francisco

This episode kicks off with the iconic Valentine's day tune My Funny Valentine with a unique interpretation by vocalist extraordinaire Dianne Reeves. The rest of the playlist is vibraphone heavy with contributions from San Diego's Ian Harland as well as several tracks that include Joel Ross as both a leader and sideman. Also featured is Hartford's hard working bassist Matt Dwonszyk. 

Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Dianne Reeves ~ My Funny Valentine ~ The Palo Alto Sessions 1981-1985
Ian Harland ~ Hitchcock ~ Behind Bars
Ian Harland ~ Four-Flat Blues ~ Behind Bars
Joe Farnsworth ~ You Already Know ~ The Big Room
Matt Dwonszyk ~ Peaceful World ~ A Year and a Day
Matt Dwonszyk ~ Morning Dreams ~ Morning Dreams - Single
Anthony Fung ~ Duid Deed ~ Duid Deed - Single
Julian Lage ~ Havens ~ Scenes From Above
Joel Ross ~ The Shadowlands ~ Gospel Music