Global with Courtney Pine - Discovering Nu Jazz and Beyond

Courtney's playing refreshingly cool new jazzy vibes for you to work, rest and play to! Jam-packed full of new releases and plenty of fun, including many of the artists introducing their own tracks!  This week: Rachel Therrien's Latin Jazz, 100 yrs of Wes Montgomery & Soweto Kinch goes full Symphony.1 Mimi Fox - Mr White's Blues (One for Wes) ORIGIN. As a celebration of the 100th anniversary of Wes Montgomery's birth, guitarist Mimi Fox chose to dive deep into the iconic Hammond B3 trio sound.2 Greg Spero - Jam 6.1 (The Chicago Experiment) ROPEADOPE. Following the global success of The Chicago Experiment, the long awaited fourth in The Experiment Series, Greg Spero brings us 8 unreleased tracks from the original sessions. 3 Rosa Passos - Samba Sem Voce (Storyville). Brazilian bossa nova queen Rosa Passos' highly anticipated album Samba Sem Você recorded at at Copenhagen Jazzhouse on July 7th, 20014 Vusi Mahlasela, Norman Zulu & Jive Connection 'Roots' (Face To Face) STRUT South African singer-songwriter Vusi Mahlasela, from Pretoria, was an important voice during the anti-apartheid struggle, singing for freedom but also for reconciliation and a positive future. 5 Soweto Kinch - Curated Chaos (White Juju) London Symphony Orchestra. Recorded live at the Barbican during last year's London Jazz Festival, White Juju is award-winning British saxophonist and rapper Soweto Kinch's powerful new work for jazz quartet and symphony orchestra, written in response to lockdown, BLM, British history and the culture wars6 Michael Feinberg - Blues Variant (Blues Variant) Criss Cross. Bassist Michael Feinberg Releases his Criss Cross Jazz Debut, Blues Variant. Featuring Noah Preminger, Nasheet Waits, Leo Genovese and Dave Liebman.7 Rachel Therrien - Mojo (Mi Hogar) Outside In. An impressive showcase of the Canadian-born bandleader's range, Mi Hogar marks the first outing of Therrien's newly assembled Latin Jazz Project, an ambitious document of her work with expert musicians of the genre from New York City, Canada, Cuba, Puerto Rico and Venezuela. 8 Nadia Washington - Nabi (Hope Resurgence) Self-Release. Powerhouse vocalist Nadia Washington makes her debut statement with Hope Resurgence,9 Joe Locke - Love for Sale (Makram) Circle 9. Glistening with spirit, ingenuity, musicianship and inquisitiveness, Locke returns to his celebrated quartet on Makram. This lineup includes pianist Jim Ridl, bassist Lorin Cohen and drummer Samvel Sarkisyan.

Hello to all our amazing listeners around the world and what have we got new for you this week???

Welcome to the latest Courtney Pine Global Podcast Bitesize Edition! A coffee break's worth of cool jazzy vibes to whet your appetite for the full show. Commercial free, and hand-picked by Courtney for a vibrant, and soulful listen!  This week: Nadia Washington sings of perseverance and faith, passionate South African vocals from Vusi Mahlasela and the fantastic Joe Locke.  1. Joe Locke - Love for Sale (Makram) Circle 9. Glistening with spirit, ingenuity, musicianship and inquisitiveness, Locke returns to his celebrated quartet on Makram. This lineup includes pianist Jim Ridl, bassist Lorin Cohen and drummer Samvel Sarkisyan.2. Vusi Mahlasela, Norman Zulu & Jive Connection 'Roots' (Face To Face) STRUT South African singer-songwriter Vusi Mahlasela, from Pretoria, was an important voice during the anti-apartheid struggle, singing for freedom but also for reconciliation and a positive future. 3. Nadia Washington - Nabi (Hope Resurgence) Self-Release. Powerhouse vocalist Nadia Washington makes her debut statement with Hope Resurgence,Next week on CPG: Rachel Therrien's Latin Jazz, 100 yrs of Wes Montgomery & Soweto Kinch goes full Symphony.  Hit subscribe right now so you don't miss that launch!

Courtney's playing refreshingly cool new jazzy vibes for you to work, rest and play to! Jam-packed full of new releases and plenty of fun, including many of the artists introducing their own tracks!  This week: Colombian Sea Voices, tasty toe tappin from NYC and Binker Golding with what he knows now...1 Felipe Salles - Toe Tappin' Tasty (Tiyo's Songs of Life) TAPESTRY. Saxophonist Felipe Salles presents the first-ever recordings of works by late saxophonist / composer / prison activist Tiyo Attallah Salah-El2 Romain Pilon/Jeff Denson - This Way Cookie (Finding Light). The 2nd album of a trio co-lead with Romain + old friend and great bass player Jeff Denson (Joe Lovano, Ed Simon...) feat legendary Brian Blade on the drums.3 Binker Golding - With What I Know Now (Gearbox). Multi-award winning saxophonist Binker Golding is a leading musician within UK jazz.4 Xiomara Torres - Me Quedo Contigo (La Voz del Mar) PATOIS. The recording introduces the stunning vocals of Colombia's Xiomara Torres along with the brilliant arrangements of Bay Area native Dan Neville, and celebrates the rhythms and songs of generations of Afro-Colombians living and making music on Colombia's Pacific coast. 5 Tim Garland and Jason Rebello - The Missing Ingredient (Life To Life) WHIRLWIND. Life to Life documents the culmination of three decades worth of respectful colleagueship between with two of the UK's most revered jazz musicians – keyboardist Jason Rebello and multi-reedist Tim Garland.6 Scott Petito: Dabwala (Many Worlds) PLANET ARTS. Bassist, composer and multi-instrumentalist Scott Petito reimagines the retro jazz universe among all–stars on Many Worlds.7 Nguyễn Lê Trio - Red City (Silk and Sand) ACT With "Silk and Sand" world-jazz guitar icon Nguyên Lê returns to the trio format which once launched his international career. 8 Kurt Elling and Charlie Hunter - Baby Hold On (Guilty Pleasures) EDITION. GRAMMY award-winning jazz vocalist Kurt Elling builds up to his second and highly anticipated SuperBlue album in Fall 2023 with this 6-track EP of covers 'Guilty Pleasures,' with guitarist Charlie Hunter and featuring special guest drummer Nate Smith.9 Delfeayo Marsalis - Big Chief (Uptown on Mardi Gras Day) TROUBADOUR Trombonist/composer and NEA Jazz Master Delfeayo Marsalis pays tribute to his hometown on his new album feat the Uptown Jazz Orchestra + Branford Marsalis,  Marvin “Smitty” Smith, Glen-David Andrews, Dr. Brice Miller and Tonya Boyd-Cannon. Next wk on Courtney Pine Global Bitesize: Nadia Washington sings of perseverance and faith, passionate South African vocals from Vusi Mahlasela and the fantastic Joe Locke.  Hit subscribe where you're listening so you don't miss the launch!

Welcome to the latest Courtney Pine Global Podcast Bitesize Edition! A coffee break's worth of cool jazzy vibes to whet your appetite for the full show. Commercial free, and hand-picked by Courtney for a vibrant, and soulful listen! This week Kurt Elling's got some guilty pleasures, Scott Petito reimagines the jazz universe + Delfeayo Marsalis bought a new suit!  1. Scott Petito: Dabwala (Many Worlds) PLANET ARTS. Bassist, composer and multi-instrumentalist Scott Petito reimagines the retro jazz universe among all–stars on Many Worlds.2. Kurt Elling and Charlie Hunter - Baby Hold On (Guilty Pleasures) EDITION. GRAMMY award-winning jazz vocalist Kurt Elling builds up to his second and highly anticipated SuperBlue album in Fall 2023 with this 6-track EP of covers 'Guilty Pleasures,' with guitarist Charlie Hunter and featuring special guest drummer Nate Smith.3. Delfeayo Marsalis - Big Chief (Uptown on Mardi Gras Day) TROUBADOUR Trombonist/composer and NEA Jazz Master Delfeayo Marsalis pays tribute to his hometown on his new album feat the Uptown Jazz Orchestra + Branford Marsalis,  Marvin “Smitty” Smith, Glen-David Andrews, Dr. Brice Miller and Tonya Boyd-Cannon. Next week on Courtney Pine Global: Colombian Sea Voices, tasty toe tappin from NYC + Binker Golding with what he knows now.  Hit subscribe so you don't miss the launch!

Courtney's playing refreshingly cool new jazzy vibes for you to work, rest and play to! Jam-packed full of new releases and plenty of fun, including many of the artists introducing their own tracks! This wk Brazilian Frevo, fresh sounds from Ubuntu, classic Dizzy + Visions of Outrage from Planet B: right here and right now this week folks: musical antidotes for the uncertain times we're living in...1. Yotam Silberstein - Brooklyn Frevo (Universos, YOTAM MUSIC) Originating in Northeast Brazil, and the State of Pernambuco in particular, the frevo rhythm – which Silberstein says he is addicted to, inspired the Brooklyn-based guitarist for this composition, which features Itai Kriss' dancing flute and Valerio Filho on the pandeiro.2. Dave Sears - Reservoir Retreat (I Always Thought My Thoughts Were Me UBUNTU) I Always Thought My Thoughts Were Me, trombonist and composer Dave Sear's debut album, features original music as well as new arrangements of ‘In Your Own Sweet Way' by Dave Brubeck and ‘Inner Urge' by Joe Henderson. 3. Jon Irabagon - Bebop (Rising Sun IRRABAGAST) Irabagon evolved his arrangement of Gillespie's “Bebop” during a months-long period of solitary practice at Falling Rock, a breathtaking canyon in the South Dakota wilderness not far from in-laws in Rapid City. 4. Alexia Bomtempo - Chameleon Lovers (Doce Carnaval ROPEADOPE) Born to an American mother and a concert-promoter Brazilian father, Bomtempo was raised in the beach culture of Rio de Janeiro, while traveling to America frequently over the years. She grew up listening to Brazilian popular music and Bossa Nova, as well as rock, folk and jazz.  5. Jasper Hoiby/Planet B - Visions of Outrage (What It Means To Be Human EDITION) "Planet B is a reminder that united we can all share the power to control our collective destiny. Let's suspend limiting concepts of what's possible and create a new normality that works for us all. Come and join the ride".6. Sean Gibbs Big Band - Gibb it Some More (Confluence UBUNTU) Confluence is trumpeter Sean Gibbs' new release on Ubuntu Music and his biggest project to date. The title refers to different aspects of his musical and personal life that came together at the right time to make the album possible, as well as the joyous gathering of seventeen exceptional musicians.7. Rebecca Vasmant - Procrastination (Dance Yourself Free TRU THOUGHTS)“Dance Yourself Free”celebrates “That beautiful moment when every person in the club is united by the music”, Rebecca explains. “In that moment, we are all the same, we are all happy and we are all free. That's the Dance Yourself Free moment”. 8. Judy Niemack - Right Here Right Now (What's Love SUNNYSIDE) Jazz vocalist Judy Niemack presents a collection of rhapsodic romantic songs on What's Love, where listeners are given a glimpse into Judy Niemack's resilient and inventive vocalese. 9. Rabii and V.B Kuhl - Quazar (GNAWA ELECTRIC LAUNE II TRU THOUGHTS) the new album from the majestic duo of Moroccan Gnawa-master (maâlem) Rabii Harnoune and Frankfurt electronic producer V.B.Kühl - check the influence of dark bass music and the use of a vocoder seeping in...10. Wolfert Brederode - March (Ruins and Remains ECM) WOLFERT BREDERODE'S RUINS AND REMAINS, A SUITE FOR PIANO, STRING QUARTET AND PERCUSSION, FEATURES THE MATANGI QUARTET AND JOOST LIIBAART.  ORIGINALLY COMPOSED BY BREDERODE TO MARK THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE END OF WORLD WAR I, THE SUITE HAS COME TO EMBODY MEANINGS BROADER AND MORE PERSONAL VIA ECM RECORDSWant to know what's in Courtney Pine Global Bitesize next wk? Kurt Elling's got some guilty pleasures, Scott Petito reimagines the jazz universe + Delfeayo Marsalis bought a new suit! Hit subscribe right now and don't miss that launch!

Hello to all our amazing listeners around the world and what have we got new for you this week???

Welcome to the latest Courtney Pine Global Podcast Bitesize Edition! A coffee break's worth of cool jazzy vibes to wet your appetite for the full show. Commercial free, and hand-picked by Courtney for a vibrant, and soulful listen!  This week: Big Band grooves, Brazilian Chameleons & Gnawa Electronica galaxies from Morocco! Please let all your jazz friends know that they can listen for free on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and always at jazz-pod.comVisit our archive here Join the CPG community by following us on Facebook & Instagram Ask us ANYTHING(!) about jazz over on Twitter Watch our FAB & FUN artist features over on Tiktok1. Sean Gibbs Big Band - Gibb it Some More (Confluence UBUNTU) Confluence is trumpeter Sean Gibbs' new release on Ubuntu Music and his biggest project to date. The title refers to different aspects of his musical and personal life that came together at the right time to make the album possible, as well as the joyous gathering of seventeen exceptional musicians.2. Alexia Bomtempo - Chameleon Lovers (Doce Carnaval ROPEADOPE) Born to an American mother and a concert-promoter Brazilian father, Bomtempo was raised in the beach culture of Rio de Janeiro, while traveling to America frequently over the years. She grew up listening to Brazilian popular music and Bossa Nova, as well as rock, folk and jazz.  3. Rabii and V.B Kuhl - Quazar (GNAWA ELECTRIC LAUNE II TRU THOUGHTS) the new album from the majestic duo of Moroccan Gnawa-master (maâlem) Rabii Harnoune and Frankfurt electronic producer V.B.Kühl - check the influence of dark bass music and the use of a vocoder seeping in...Next wk on Courtney Pine Global: Brazilian Frevo, fresh sounds from Ubuntu, classic Dizzy + Visions of Outrage from Planet B...Hit subscribe right now and don't miss that launch!

1. Josean Jacobo - Dos Locos feat. Miguel Zenon (Herencia Criolla SELF RELEASE)This exciting album is an exploration of the Dominican pianist's Latin American and Caribbean musical influences that specifically explores Dominican jazz. Through an anthropological presentation, Jacobo guides listeners through the cultural inspiration behind each of his compositions and arrangements. Herencia Criolla features Daroll Méndez on bass and Otoniel Nicolás on drums, with special guest alto saxophonist Miguel Zenon.2. Jorge Louis Pacheco - La Conga (The Lockdown Album, Ropeadope) Hailing from Havana, Cuba, Jorge Luis Pacheco is one of the leading pianists and musicians of the new generation of jazz in Cuba. Winner of the Montreux Jazz Piano Solo Competition in Switzerland, Pacheco is a fiery young pianist with “flying hands.” 3. Tawanda - Smile (Smile, Resonance Records) Exciting Jazz-Vocal Discovery Tawanda, Winner of the 2020 Sarah Vaughan Competition4 Chris Cochrane / John Thacker - Bayard (Excavation ASTRAL SPIRITS) The debut duo release Excavation from the Brooklyn duo of Chris Cochrane & John Thayer. A mind-bending album featuring a multi-generational cast of NYC legends and up-and-coming performers including Zeena Parkins, Kato Kideki, Graham Haynes, Stuart Popejoy, Gelsey Bell, Sarah Bernstein & Stan Zenkov. 5. Yessaï Karapetian - her (the unknown) (Yessai, Kyudo Records) YESSAÏ is the sweeping debut album from Armenian-French pianist and composer Yessaï Karapetian. The bandleader arrives in full force, after strong showings on Guillaume Perret's “A Certain Trip” (for which he won a Downbeat Student Music Award for Best Soloist)6. Sarah Elizabeth Charles - Out Loud (Blank Canvas, Ropeadope) VOCALIST-COMPOSER SARAH ELIZABETH CHARLES LOOKS TOWARD NEW BEGINNINGS ON BLANK CANVAS, THE LATEST FROM HER ACCLAIMED BAND SCOPE7. Sean Keegan - The Banshee /The Reel of Rio (A Bird Never Flew On One Wing SSK Records) In July 2022 Seán released his debut solo album of Traditional Irish Music on Mandolin, Tenor Banjo and Fiddle. Featuring John Blake on Guitar, Piano and Bouzouki and Simone Keegan on Fiddle, the album was formally launched by Seán Potts at Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy 2022 to widespread critical acclaim.8. Lauren Henderson - Perfidia (La Bruja, Brontosaurus Records) Versatile vocalist Lauren Henderson expands her sound on her new album La Bruja. Merging mystical themes with familiar melodies, La Bruja is an embrace of Black American Music, highlighting the Afro-Latinx experience and the resilience of women through a spellbinding, 11-track collection of deftly-composed originals and carefully curated Latin jazz standards.  9. Helena Recalde - Alli Wayra Alli Mar (Karishina, SELF RELEASE) Lulled by the rhythms of the Pacific coast and the Andean melodies, Helena RECALDE bassist, double bassist and Ecuadorian singer composes and writes a music loaded with emotion, her experience and stories from her home country.  10. Anthony Joseph - Kamau (The Rich are Only Defeated When Running for Their Lives, Heavenly Sweetness) British Trinidadian poet/musician/author AnthonyJoseph's latest album contains multitudes. Operating as a dedication to poetic ancestors and a coming together of musical generations, The Rich are Only Defeated When Running for their Lives is also an almighty jam. 11. Michael Blake - Henry's Boogaloo (Combobulate, Newvelle Records) Combobulate is a celebratory exploration of Blake originals and arrangements featuring a brass section of unparalleled excellence. Blake is seen here on tenor and soprano saxophones and flute alongside Steven Bernstein on trumpet, Clark Gayton on trombone, Bob Stewart on tuba, Marcus Rojas on tuba and Allan Mednard on drums. Next wk on Courtney Pine Global:  Big Band grooves, Brazilian Chameleons & Gnawa Electronica galaxies from Morocco! Hit subscribe right now and don't miss that launch!

Greetings Jazz Lovers and beyond this is Courtney Pine with news on MY selection of internationally flavoured, inspirational music on CPG !!spoiler alert!! - this episode contains a SHED load of jazz!

Welcome to the latest Courtney Pine Global Podcast Bitesize Edition! A coffee break's worth of cool jazzy vibes to wet your appetite for the full show. Commercial free, and hand-picked by Courtney for a vibrant, and soulful listen!  This week: Boogaloo sax from Canada, Lauren Henderson channels betrayal + fabulous guitar jazz from NYC. Please let all your jazz friends know that they can listen for free on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and always at jazz-pod.comVisit our archive here Join the CPG community by following us on Facebook & Instagram Ask us ANYTHING(!) about jazz over on Twitter Watch our artist features over on Tiktok1.  Michael Blake - Henry's Boogaloo (Combobulate, Newvelle Records)Combobulate is a celebratory exploration of Blake originals and arrangements featuring a brass section of unparalleled excellence. Blake is seen here on tenor and soprano saxophones and flute alongside Steven Bernstein on trumpet, Clark Gayton on trombone, Bob Stewart on tuba, Marcus Rojas on tuba and Allan Mednard on drums. 2. Lauren Henderson - Perfidia (La Bruja, Brontosaurus Records)Versatile vocalist Lauren Henderson expands her sound on her new album La Bruja. Merging mystical themes with familiar melodies, La Bruja is an embrace of Black American Music, highlighting the Afro-Latinx experience and the resilience of women through a spellbinding, 11-track collection of deftly-composed originals and carefully curated Latin jazz standards.  3. Chris Cochrane / John Thacker - Bayard (Excavation ASTRAL SPIRITS)The debut duo release Excavation from the Brooklyn duo of Chris Cochrane & John Thayer. A mind-bending album featuring a multi-generational cast of NYC legends and up-and-coming performers including Zeena Parkins, Kato Kideki, Graham Haynes, Stuart Popejoy, Gelsey Bell, Sarah Bernstein & Stan Zenkov. Next week on Courtney Pine Global:  genius Dominican & Cuban piano, exciting new voices from USA, Armenia & Ecuador, inspirational sounds from Ireland & the sounds of Trinidadian poetry.  Hit subscribe wherever you're listening so we can let you know when it arrives!

1 JK Group - Rising Part 1 (La Sape Records) Multi-dimensional future-jazz outfit JK Group return on La Sape Records. Led by award-winning saxophonist,Joshua Kelly (30/70 collective, PBS Young Elder of Jazz 2019), the band returns to the label with a follow up EP to the mind-bending 2021 release, 'What's Real?'2 David Versace - Summer Party (Okra La Sape Records) Brisbane-based multi-instrumentalist David Versace shares the his much anticipated debut LP 'Okra', his first solo album for La Sape Records. Wandering effortlessly between jazz, samba, ambient and the odd dance-floor heater, 'Okra' follows 3 years of consistent releases and is his most elegant an articulated work yet.3 Doug Wamble - Homesick (Blues in the Present Tense Halyconic Records) This is Wamble's first album since 2015's The Traveler: Live in New York City, co-produced with veteran guitarist Charlie Drayton and a musical cast of longtime associates: bassist Eric Revis, drummer Jeff "Tain" Watts, and saxophonist Prometheus Jenkins (aka Branford Marsalis). 4 Kay Young - Feel Like Makin Love (Bluenote Re:imagined) Blue Note Re:imagined returns with a new 16-track compilation featuring fresh takes on music from the illustrious Blue Note vaults recorded by a heavyweight line-up of the UK jazz, soul and R&B scene's most hotly-tipped rising stars. 5 Ron Carter - Receipt Please (Finding the Right Notes IN& OUT) In October 2022, PBS aired a two hour documentary on jazz legend Ron Carter. Six years in the making, Finding the Right Notes was produced and directed by the renowned producer/director Peter Schnall, a seven-time Emmy Award and Peabody Award winner. Schnall reveals poignant and joyful details of the jazz maestro's life, from his early days as a cello student in high school through his years in the Miles Davis Quintet of the ‘60's and into his vital solo career that continues to this day.6 Ubunye - Ubunye (Ubunye 33 Jazz) Ubunye is a vibrant seven-piece Afro-jazz band (which can expand to a 10 piece with horns) - it is a band like no other.  Featuring three powerful vocalists from South Africa's Kwa Zulu Natal region combined with a dynamic rhythm section from Leeds, UK  Ubunye's music is a unique blend of contemporary jazz, Afro-pop and traditional ‘Isigqui' Zulu music.7 Nicholas Payton - Feed The Fire (The Couch Sessions SMOKE) Visionary Multi-instrumentalist and Composer Nicholas Payton Provides a Vital Dose of Musical Therapy on The Couch Sessions Available Now on Smoke Sessions Records, the Trio Album Features the Dream Rhythm Section of Buster Williams and Lenny White, as Well as the Compositions and Sampled Voices of Masters Like Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Keith Jarrett and Geri Allen8 Tim Fitzgerald - Cariba (Full House CELLAR MUSIC GROUP) Chicago-based guitarist Tim Fitzgerald and his septet Full House have released their eponymous debut album.Out now via Cellar Music Group, Full House is an assemblage of Chicago's finest straight-ahead players who transform a thoughtfully-curated selection from Wes Montgomery's varied songbook.9 Theon Cross - Epistrophy (Bluenote Re:imagined) London tuba player and Sons of Kemet member Theon Cross with a version of the Thelonious Monk/Kenny Clarke composition Epistrophy10 Michael Wollny - Erlkonig (Ghosts ACT) On "Ghosts" pianist and composer Michael Wollny, together with bassist Tim Lefebvre and drummer Eric Schaefer, explores the ghosts that inhabit songs from jazz, classical and pop music. The musical spectrum of the album, which is influenced by the "Hauntology" movement as well as Northern and Southern Gothic, ranges from Franz Schubert's "Erlkönig" to jazz standards by George Gershwin or Duke Ellington and pop songs by Nick Cave or Timber Timbre. 11 Brian Auger, Julie Driscoll & The Trinity  - Red Beans and Rice (Far Horizons !K7)Next week on CPG: Boogaloo sax from Canada, Lauren Henderson channels betrayal + fabulous guitar jazz from NYC.  Hit subscribe right now & immerse next week.

A big hello to ALL our amazing listeners right around the Globe – here's Courtney Pine to tell you what we have in store for you this week on Courtney Pine Global!  This week: Classical Ghosts, classic Monk & Nicholas Payton direct from his couch!  Discover fantastic tracks from La Sape Records & Blue Note, fab guitar and organ blues!

Welcome to the latest Courtney Pine Global Podcast Bitesize Edition! A coffee break's worth of cool jazzy vibes to wet your appetite for the full show. Commercial free, and hand-picked by Courtney for a vibrant, and soulful listen!  This week: fabulous beats from Brisbane, wild experimentation from a PBS Young Elder of Jazz + a big friend of CPG bringin home the beans and rice! Please let all your jazz friends know that they can listen for free on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and always at jazz-pod.comVisit our archive here Join the CPG community by following us on Facebook & Instagram Ask us ANYTHING(!) about jazz over on Twitter Watch our FAB & FUN artist features over on Tiktok1 David Versace - Saguaro (Okra La Sape Records) Brisbane-based multi-instrumentalist David Versace shares the his much anticipated debut LP 'Okra', his first solo album for La Sape Records. Wandering effortlessly between jazz, samba, ambient and the odd dance-floor heater, 'Okra' follows 3 years of consistent releases and is his most elegant an articulated work yet.2 JK Group - Rising Part 1 (La Sape Records) Multi-dimensional future-jazz outfit JK Group return on La Sape Records. Led by award-winning saxophonist,Joshua Kelly (30/70 collective, PBS Young Elder of Jazz 2019), the band returns to the label with a follow up EP to the mind-bending 2021 release, 'What's Real?'3 Brian Auger, Julie Driscoll & The Trinity  - Red Beans and Rice (Far Horizons !K7)Next week on CPG: Classical Ghosts, classic Monk & Nicholas Payton direct from his couch!  Have you subscribed on Apple Podcasts yet?  Get clicking so you don't miss the launch!!

Courtney's playing refreshingly cool new jazzy vibes for you to work, rest and play to! Jam-packed full of new releases and plenty of fun, including many of the artists introducing their own tracks! This week drum swing, joyous black girl magic, brand new music from SHAKTI, big love from the ACT label, music & architecture, and full-on blooz! Courtney's traversed the planet and cooked up a kickin episode this week folks - enjoy!!Please let all your jazz friends know that they can listen for free on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and always at jazz-pod.comVisit our archive here Join the CPG community by following us on Facebook & Instagram Ask us ANYTHING(!) about jazz over on Twitter Watch our FAB & FUN artist features over on Tiktok[0'00] Peter Kogan - Pow, Pow, Pow, Pow — Yeah! (Just Before Midnight KOGANOTE) Kogan drums/comp Jake Baldwin tpt ;PeteWhitman tnr Abebi Stafford pno Charlie Lincoln bs.  Kogan's traveled btw jazz, rock & blues & the classical world going from Lightnin' Hopkins, Floyd Jones & Honeyboy Edwards to a set of timpani in a concert hall with a major symphony orchestra. [5'55] Nabaté Isles - Black Girl Magic (Isles/Singleton/Youseef) En Motion ROPEADOPE Nabaté Isles, tpt Badia Farha Mumu Fresh, MC Nikki Grier vcs David Gilmore gtr Sam Barsh, Rachel Eckroth keys Eric Harland dr Allakoi Peete perc.  Grammy-winning Trumpeter, Composer, and Producer Nabaté Isles follows up his acclaimed 2018 release Eclectic Excursions with his second album - En Motion. Referencing the origins of Jazz as dance music, Isles seeks to bring that bounce that brings joy and movement back to the forefront. [9'56] Kneebody - Spectra (Live at Le Crescent 2022) Ben Wendel sx Shane Endsley tpt/comp Adam Benjamin keys Nate Wood dr bs. Firebrand US-based collective Kneebody are one of the most adventurous and exciting bands of their generation, known for their sheer virtuosity and musicianship. [18'34] Chris Santo Cobbson - Sempe (Self-release) Cobbson gtr/bs/keys/compGareth Lockrane fl Ben Baddoo Balafon Karl Vanden Bossche perc Mark Whitlam drbeautiful fluid jazz guitar grooves from Ghanaian royalty via London![23'05] Gianluca Petrella & Cosmic Renaissance - Universal Language (Schema ) 5'21Gianluca tb/comp Mirco Rubegni tpt Riccardo Di Vinci bs Simone Padovani perc and Federico Scettri dr Soweto Kinch tnr vc compGianluca Petrella is one of the most internationally renowned Italian musician, composer and producer, winner of the Down Beat Critics Poll in the “Rising Stars” category for two years in a row.[28'08] Shakti - Mohanam (This Moment) Self Release 5'57McLaughlin gtr Zakir Hussain tbla/konokol Shankar Mahadevan vc Ganesh Rajagopalan vln Selvaganesh Vinayakram perc/konokol THE PIONEERING GLOBAL FUSION ENSEMBLE CO-FOUNDED BY JOHN McLAUGHLIN AND ZAKIR HUSSAIN – RELEASE FIRST NEW STUDIO RECORDING IN 45 YEARS[34'00] Jacques Schwartz-Bart - Sun Salutation (The Harlem Suite ROPEADOPE) 4'23 Jacques Schwarz-Bart sx/comp Victor Gould pno Matt Penman bs Marcus Gilmore drJacques Schwarz-Bart has been at the center of several musical revolutions: Neo Soul next to D'angelo and Erika Badu, New Jazz as a founding member of Roy Hargrove's RH Factor, and he is a leading pioneer in the creation of two surging new styles: Gwoka Jazz, and Voodoo jazz, reuniting jazz music with its Afro-Caribbean and spiritual origins. Jacques' impressionistic writing, powerful tone, and wide-ranging language – both lyrical and angular – have fueled a growing presence on the world stage.[38'21] Nils Landgren - Let's ACT Together (3 Generations ACT 4'14)Nils Landgren has been and remains the absolute linchpin of the ACT family. Working alongside pro- ducer and ACT founder Siggi Loch, Nils Landgren brings together three generations of ACT artists' in various line- ups to mark the label's 30th anniversary. [42'28] Designers - Point Ligne Sur Plan WE JAZZ Joachim Florent bs Aki Rissanen pno  Will Guthrie dr 'Designers' is a new minimalist piano trio inspired by geometry and architecture "I discovered Filip Dujardin's work some ten years ago and I was struck by the power of these impossible architectures looking so familiar and totally surrealist in the meantime. I guess that's how I would love Designers to sound: both familiar and surrealist."[49'30] Grant Geissman - Rage Cage (Blooz FUTURISM) GEISSMAN gtr/comp JIM COX Hammond TREY HENRY bs RAY BRINKER dr. Veteran guitarist and composer GRANT GEISSMAN: “The album is called BLOOZ because it's my take on the blues. It's a fairly wide interpretation, and not always traditional,” said Geissman. “It's the album I always wanted to make.”Next wk on Courtney Pine Global: fabulous beats from Brisbane, wild experimentation from a PBS Young Elder of Jazz + a big friend of CPG bringin home the beans and rice!  Hit subscribe right now and dig in next week!

A big hello to ALL our amazing listeners right around the Globe – here's Courtney Pine to tell you what we have in store for you this week on Courtney Pine Global!  Fantastic new music from Shakti, BIG LOVE from the ACT label and music meets architecture!

Welcome to the latest Courtney Pine Global Podcast Bitesize Edition! A coffee break's worth of cool jazzy vibes to wet your appetite for the full show. Commercial free, and hand-picked by Courtney for a vibrant, and soulful listen!  This week: lush vocals from Nabaté Isles + friends, Italian-led beats featuring Soweto Kinch on sax and vocals, and foot-tappin blues from legend guitarist Grant Greissman - 3 tracks and artists you NEED to know folks - check em out and go find their albums!Please let all your jazz friends know that they can listen for free on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and always at jazz-pod.comVisit our archive here Join the CPG community by following us on Facebook & Instagram Ask us ANYTHING(!) about jazz over on Twitter Watch our FAB & FUN artist features over on Tiktok[0'00] Nabaté Isles - Black Girl Magic (Isles/Singleton/Youseef) En Motion ROPEADOPE  4'32 Nabaté Isles tpt David Gilmore gtr Rachel Eckroth pno James Francies keys Kaveh Rastegar bs Eric Harland drGrammy-winning Trumpeter, Composer, and Producer Nabaté Isles follows up his acclaimed 2018 release Eclectic Excursions with his second album - En Motion. Referencing the origins of Jazz as dance music, Isles seeks to bring that bounce that brings joy and movement back to the forefront. [4'35] Gianluca Petrella & Cosmic Renaissance - Universal Language (Schema) 5'21Gianluca tb comp Mirco Rubegni tpt Riccardo Di Vinci bs Simone Padovani perc and Federico Scettri dr Soweto Kinch tnr vc compGianluca Petrella is one of the most internationally renowned Italian musician, composer and producer, winner of the Down Beat Critics Poll in the “Rising Stars” category for two years in a row[9'40] Grant Greissman - Rage Cage (Blooz FUTURISM/MESA/BLUEMOON) 4'12 GEISSMAN gtr/comp JIM COX Hammond TREY HENRY bs RAY BRINKER drVeteran guitarist and composer GRANT GEISSMAN: “The album is called BLOOZ because it's my take on the blues. It's a fairly wide interpretation, and not always traditional,” said Geissman. “It's the album I always wanted to make.”Next week on Courtney Pine Global: fantastic live fusion, big love from the ACT label and music meets architecture!!  Hit subscribe wherever you're listening so you don't miss it!

Courtney's playing refreshingly cool new jazzy vibes for you to work, rest and play to! Jam-packed full of new releases and plenty of fun, including many of the artists introducing their own tracks! This wk fusion + vintage analog, South American beats, South African voices, classic jazz from Oscar Peterson and Samara Joy, original sounds from Jazz Is Dead and inspirational northern lights from Norway!  So many great voices on this episode folks: from Courtney's ears to yours - listen up!!Please let all your jazz friends know that they can listen for free on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and always at jazz-pod.com. Visit our archive here Join the CPG community by following us on Facebook & Instagram Ask us ANYTHING(!) about jazz over on Twitter Watch our FAB & FUN artist features over on Tiktok0'00 Wasafiri - G's Bounce (Klearlight EASTWOOD) Max Gerl bs/comp Kwinton Gray, keys Ethan Ditthardt gtr Marcus Jones dr Nick Rothouse perc Shelley Carrol fl/tnr Matthew Babineaux fl/sx Cole Riddle synth Gerl's an alumni of Berklee College of Music in Boston and Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing Arts in Dallas where Roy Hargove, Norah Jones, and Erykah Badu went to high school. In order to get the right vibe, Wasafiri recorded the album at Klearlight Studio in Dallas, Texas – a spot known for its assortment of vintage analog gear. 6'56  Alex Acuna - Cuncho (Gift LE COQ) Alex Acuna dr Otmaro Ruiz keys Ramón Stagnaro gtr John Peña bs Lorenzo Ferrero sx The incredible journey of Alex Acuña has seen the renowned drummer-percussionist travel from his small rural hometown in Peru to being a first-call session drummer in the country's capital city, Lima, then touring the United States with mambo king Pérez Prado, gigging in Las Vegas with Elvis Presley and ultimately touring internationally with Weather Report, the premiere fusion band of the mid-1970s. 12'09 The Brother Moves On - Bayakhala ($/He Who Feeds You…Owns You NATIVE REBEL)Siyabonga Mthembu vc Zelizwe Mthembu gtr/vc Ayanda Zalekile bs/vc Simphiwe Tshabalala dr/ vc Mthunzi Mvubua sx Muhammad Dawjee sx Malcolm Jiyane tb Bokani Dyer keys The land issue in South Africa is highly contentious with 13% of the population being privileged by the apartheid state to own a majority of the land. Also land is vital in the philosophy of the Bantu lifecycle which is circular and relies on the works of your Ancestors in the afterlife in giving more life to this realm. 17'08 Oscar Peterson - The Lamp is Low (DeRose/Shefter) (On A Clear Day Live in Zurich 1971 Two Lions Mack Avenue) Oscar Peterson pno Niels Henning Orsted Peterson bs Louis Hayes dr When a totally unheard treasure is discovered, it is a time for rejoicing; and when that treasure is one by a profound master like Oscar Peterson, even more so. 24'04 Marius Neset - Happy (ACT) with Elliot Galvin, Magnus Hjorth, Connor Chaplin, Anton Eger "Norway's Marius Neset is not the future, but the present of European jazz."  You can hear the musicians' pure joy of playing in every note. 30'40 Samara Joy - Sweet Pumpkin (Linger Awhile VERVE) At just 22 years old, Samara has already garnered critical acclaim for a voice “as rich as custard”  and a delivery that is “disarming [and] unhurried”, just as she has built a devoted following on TikTok and made avowed fans of Regina King, LaKeith Stanfield, and others. 34'27 Hedvig Mollestad and Strongheim Orchestra - Donna Ovis Peppa (Maternity Beat RUNE GRAMMAFON) hedvig mollestad thomassen gtr vc comp Mai elise solberg ingebjørg loe bjørnstad vc adrian løseth waade vln trine knutsen fl martin myhre olsen sx petter Kraft sx thomas johansson tptståle storløkken keys ellen brekken bs ingvald andré vassbø perc torstein lofthus dr erlend skomsvoll cond Hedvig Mollestad says Maternity Beat is her most ambitious work to date. Recorded with the 12-piece Trondheim Jazz Orchestra (who have previously worked with legends like Chick Corea and Joshua Redman), Maternity Beat is a true career milestone. In addition to encompassing the full evolution of her sound to date, it offers deeply personal meditations on the nature of family and pressing social justice issues. 42'00 Garrett Saracho - Sabor Del Ritmo (Jazz Is Dead) Today, Garrett's work has found renewed interest, with a new generation of jazz fans rediscovering “En Medio”, which has been long out-of-print and unavailable on major streaming platforms. His latest adventure finds him in the studio with Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad, recording his first new music in decades for the venerated Jazz Is Dead series. 45'20 The Greyboy Allstars - Quantico (A Town Called Earth/Knowledge Room Records/Light in the Attic) The Greyboy Allstars—Karl Denson sx Robert Walter keys  Elgin Park (aka Mike Andrews gtr Chris Stillwell bs Zak Najor dr  One of the longest surviving bands to arise on the fledgling acid jazz and jam scenes in the ‘90s.Next wk on Courtney Pine Global: we're going interstellar with comets and cosmic vibes!  Plus, who played the classic guitar solo on Chuck Mangione's 'Feels so Good'?  Hit subscribe right now and we'll tell you next week!

A big hello to ALL our amazing listeners right around the Globe – here's Courtney Pine to tell you what we have in store for you this week on Courtney Pine Global! South American beats... South African voices...classic jazz from Oscar Peterson and Samara Joy, original sounds from Jazz Is Dead and inspirational northern lights from Norway!  We launch on Tuesdays – hit subscribe and don't miss it wherever you get your podcasts!  

Welcome to the latest Courtney Pine Global Podcast Bitesize Edition! A coffee break's worth of cool jazzy vibes to wet your appetite for the full show. Commercial free, and hand-picked by Courtney for a vibrant, and soulful listen!  This week: foot-tappin' goodness from the Greyboy Allstars, Peruvian beats from Alex Acuna and Analog fusion from Wasafiri!Please let all your jazz friends know that they can listen for free on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and always at jazz-pod.comVisit our archive here Join the CPG community by following us on Facebook & Instagram Ask us ANYTHING(!) about jazz over on Twitter Watch our FAB & FUN artist features over on Tiktok1 The Greyboy Allstars - Quantico (A Town Called Earth/Knowledge Room Records/Light in the Attic) The Greyboy Allstars—Karl Denson sx Robert Walter keys  Elgin Park (aka Mike Andrews gtr Chris Stillwell bs Zak Najor dr  One of the longest surviving bands to arise on the fledgling acid jazz and jam scenes in the ‘90s, The Greyboy Allstars stay busy individually, as well. Two of its founding members are on the road this summer with classic rock royalty: Karl Denson is holding down saxophone duties with The Rolling Stones across Europe in what is his seventh year as a touring member of the band, while Robert Walter is currently playing keys with Roger Waters on his “This Is Not A Drill” North American tour. 2 Alex Acuna - Cuncho (Gift LE COQ) Alex Acuna dr Otmaro Ruiz keys Ramón Stagnaro gtr John Peña bs Lorenzo Ferrero sx The incredible journey of Alex Acuña has seen the renowned drummer-percussionist travel from his small rural hometown in Peru to being a first-call session drummer in the country's capital city, Lima, then touring the United States with mambo king Pérez Prado, gigging in Las Vegas with Elvis Presley and ultimately touring internationally with Weather Report, the premiere fusion band of the mid-1970s. An in-demand Los Angeles session musician for decades, he has appeared on nearly 900 studio records and movie soundtracks while also releasing half a dozen albums under his own name.3 Wasafiri - G's Bounce (Klearlight EASTWOOD) Max Gerl bs/comp Kwinton Gray, keys Ethan Ditthardt gtr Marcus Jones dr Nick Rothouse perc Shelley Carrol fl/tnr Matthew Babineaux fl/sx Cole Riddle synth Gerl's an alumni of Berklee College of Music in Boston and Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing Arts in Dallas where Roy Hargove, Norah Jones, and Erykah Badu went to high school. In order to get the right vibe, Wasafiri recorded the album at Klearlight Studio in Dallas, Texas – a spot known for its assortment of vintage analog gear. It would afford them the opportunity to employ some of the original tools that Miles Davis, Joe Zawinul and Chick Corea used some 50 years prior – all recorded through an Auditronics 501 console that had once resided at the famed Wally Heider Studios in San francisco – the same studio where Herbie Hancock recorded Mwandishi, Head Hunters and Sextant in the early 70's. Next week on Courtney Pine Global: original sounds from Jazz Is Dead and inspirational northern lights from Norway!  Hit subscribe wherever you're listening so you don't miss it!

Courtney's playing refreshingly cool new jazzy vibes for you to work, rest and play to! Jam-packed full of new releases and plenty of fun, including many of the artists introducing their own tracks! This wk Johnny Hodges tribute, the return of Headhunters! Spring moves from Canada, classic Wayne Shorter, Swiss Waterbears and Vinnie the Cow!  What should you be listening to this spring?  Stay with Courtney to find out!!Please let all your jazz friends know that they can listen for free on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and always at jazz-pod.comVisit our archive here Join the CPG community by following us on Facebook & Instagram Ask us ANYTHING(!) about jazz over on Twitter Watch our FAB & FUN artist features over on Tiktok[0'00] Owen Broder - 18 Carrots for Rabbit (Hodges Front & Center Vol 1 OUTSIDE IN) Broder sx Riley Mulherkar tpt Carmen Staaf pno Barry Stephenson bs Bryan Carter dr. In the follow-up to his acclaimed 2018 debut, Heritage, Broder shines the spotlight on Johnny Hodges through explorations of nine compositions associated with the Rabbit, including pieces from his legendary work with Duke Ellington as well as his oft overlooked catalogue of small group albums. [3'36] Headhunters - Rocking at the Mole House (Speakers in the House Ropeadope) Bill Summers perc keys vc prod Mike Clark dr/prod Donald Harrison sx Stephen Gordon keys Reggie Washington bs Scott Roberts dr. The legendary jazz-funk ensemble's first new album in 11 years. Co-lead by percussionist Bill Summers and drummer Mike Clark with support from NEA Jazz Master Donald Harrison on alto saxophone.[7'13] Sara Gazarek - Extraordinary Machines VANITY Sara Gazarek vc/comp Miro Sprague pno Alex Boneham bs Christian Euman dr Michael Stever tpt Alan Ferber tb/orch Lenard Simpson sx Daniel Rotem tnr Adam Schroeder bari Brad Allen Williams gtr. THE next important jazz singer?? "I wanted to capture the yin and yang of every day love and life, and the movement, modulations, and meditative repetition that can become more of an undercurrent than a miracle if we let it." [11'51] sunking - Bad Habits (SMUG) Rob Granfelt/Antoine Martel comp/eng Contains samples from ‘East Meets West (Intro)' Evan MacDonald. Featuring two members of the Seattle-based collective High Pulp, sunking are indie jazz alchemists who incorporate indie-rock, electronic and hip-hop elements into a jazz framework. For fans of BADBADNOTGOOD and Flying Lotus.[13'25] Simon Belelty - United (Shorter) Pee Wee (Jojo Records) Simon Belelty gtr Kirk Lightsey pno Jason Brown dr Gilles Naturel bs Asaf Yuria sx Josh Evans tpt. Belelty's deep love for jazz began in his childhood home in Jerusalem. His father, jazz drummer Jojo Belelty, would share his vinyl records with his family as well as the contagious joy the records brought him. [19'01] Ostara Project - Bye Bye Blackbird (Cellar Music Group) Jodi Proznick bs Amanda Tosoff pnoJoanna Majoko vc Rachel Therrien tpt Allison Au sx Jocelyn Gould gtr Sanah Kadoura dr For Canadians, the arrival of spring is momentous: the scent of the air is fresh and full of possibility as tender green shoots reach up towards light and warmth: outstanding Canadian jazz artists embodying the geographic, cultural and ethnic diversity of the Canadian mosaic. [25'00] Sam Blakeslee - Busy Body OUTSIDE IN Sam Blakeslee tb Brandon Coleman gtr Chris Coles sx Matt Wiles bs/keys Jamey Haddad perc Dan Pugach dr Brian Krock fl.“Leading up to this point, I was writing a great deal for the big band medium. However, with no safe situations for big band performances in the near future, turning to electronic production gave me the timbral contrast that has always drawn me to composing for large ensembles. All of a sudden, I felt like I had an orchestra at my fingertips!” [31'50] Kuma - Tardigrada (Honey & Groat Rocafort) Matthieu Llodra keys/comp Arthur Donnot sx/comp Fabien Iannone bs Maxence Sibille dr Cyril Moulas gtrKuma is the resident band of Switzerland's renowned Cully Jazz Festival. Classically trained and highly skilled, the young band play with tradition and innovation, challenging their boundaries and exploring the intersection of jazz, hip hop and house.[34'46] Jeff Coffin: Vinnie The Cow (Between Dreaming and Joy EAR UP) Jeff Coffin sx Vicente Archer bs Richard Aspinwall gtr, Keith Carlock, dr Nigel Hall keys Emmanuel Echem tpt Ray Mason tb Bernardo Aguiar Michael League perc Sarah Ariche Jennifer Hartswick vc DJ Logic. Jeff Coffin is a globally celebrated saxophonist, composer, educator, member of legendary U.S. rock group, Dave Matthews Band. You may also know him from his 14 years, and 3 Grammy Awards, with the genre-defying Bela Fleck & the Flecktones. Next week on Bitesize: brand new fusion from Dallas, groovin soul jazz from San Diego and Peruvian beats from the one and only Alex Acuna!  Hit subscribe wherever you're listening right now, so you don't miss it!

Welcome to the latest Courtney Pine Global Podcast Bitesize Edition! A coffee break's worth of cool jazzy vibes to wet your appetite for the full show. Commercial free, and hand-picked by Courtney for a vibrant, and soulful listen!  This week: Brand new Headhunters, Swiss beats from Kuma,  Jeff Coffin and friends playing us out!  Discover the happy moments folks only with Courtney Pine and THE best jazz podcast in the world!Please let all your jazz friends know that they can listen for free on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and always at jazz-pod.comVisit our archive here Join the CPG community by following us on Facebook & Instagram Ask us ANYTHING(!) about jazz over on Twitter Watch our FAB & FUN artist features over on Tiktok[0'00] The Headhunters - Rocking at the Mole House (Speakers in the House Ropeadope)Bill Summers (perc,keys,vc prod), Mike Clark (dr/prod) Donald Harrison (sx) Stephen Gordon (keys) Reggie Washington (bs) Scott Roberts (dr). The legendary jazz-funk ensemble's first new album in 11 years. Co-lead by percussionist Bill Summers and drummer Mike Clark with support from NEA Jazz Master Donald Harrison on alto saxophone.[3'29] Kuma - Tardigrada (Honey & Groat Rocafort) Matthieu Llodra keys/comp Arthur Donnot sx/comp Fabien Iannone bs Maxence Sibille dr Cyril Moulas gtrKuma is the resident band of Switzerland's renowned Cully Jazz Festival. Classically trained and highly skilled, the young band play with tradition and innovation, challenging their boundaries and exploring the intersection of jazz, hip hop and house.[6'26] Jeff Coffin: Vinnie The Cow (Between Dreaming and Joy EAR UP) Jeff Coffin sx Vicente Archer bs Richard Aspinwall gtr, Keith Carlock, dr Nigel Hall keys Emmanuel Echem tpt Ray Mason tb Bernardo Aguiar Michael League perc  DJ Logic. Jeff Coffin is a globally celebrated saxophonist, composer, educator, and is a member of the legendary U.S. rock group, Dave Matthews Band. You may also know him from his 14 years, and 3 Grammy Awards, with the genre-defying Bela Fleck & the Flecktones. Jeff fronts numerous groups when not touring with DMB and has released 20+ solo CD's on Ear Up Records.Next week on the full length episode we've got even more animals: The Rabbit (now who's that??), WaterBears, Cows, Blackbirds, Moles plus extraordinary machines and a BusyBody!  What?!! Hit subscribe right now so you don't miss the launch!  It's all good and it's all for you!  Keep with us folks this is Courtney Pine Global!

Courtney's playing refreshingly cool new jazzy vibes for you to work, rest and play to! Jam-packed full of new releases and plenty of fun, including many of the artists introducing their own tracks! This wk Cedar Walton tribute, UK R&B, Afro-Latin rhythms, synth & sax, Brazilian beats, fresh bop, mellow flute/sax, organ trio, classic Stevie...let these restorative beats warm you through the winter folks, spring is on the way!Please let all your jazz friends know that they can listen for free on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and always at jazz-pod.comVisit our archive here Join the CPG community by following us on Facebook & Instagram Ask us ANYTHING(!) about jazz over on Twitter Watch our FAB & FUN artist features over on Tiktok[0'00] Steve Turre - Planting the Ceed (Generations SMOKE SESSIONS Tr1) Steve Turre tb/comp Orion Turre dr Wallace Roney Jr tpt Isaiah J Thompson pno Corcoran Holt bsAn homage to Cedar Walton. “He's one of my heroes,” Turre says of the great pianist, who was a member of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers when Turre joined the band in 1973. ... he planted the seed in me when I was young and started playing with him.”[8'29] Robert Mitchell & True Think - The Best of Us feat Xan Blacq/Deborah Jordan vc Yelfris Valdéz tpt (Hold The Light BUCKS Tr7) Robert Mitchell keys Tom Mason bs Zayn Mohammed gtr Saleem Raman drTrue Think is a multi-generational, multi-cultural reflection of several periods of Robert Mitchell's musical journey. They blend Electronic, Jazz, RnB, Spoken Word, film and folk influences together to create a unique sound. The album features a long list of special guests, including internationally renowned Grammy-nominated vocalists, and a Grammy winner amongst the production cast.[13'19] Colectiva - How Do You Like Your Ladies? (Jazz re:freshed)Sarah Wackett (flute), Poppy Daniels (trumpet), Viva Msimang (trombone), Luisa Santiago (keys), Alley Lloyd (bass), Lilli Elina (congas), Lya Reis Guerrero (drums), with additional writing credits to Deanna Wilhelm and Cleo Savva.How Do You Like Your Ladies? is an anthemic-party-starter that channels the bands frustration at patriarchy and gender-based violence through rich Afro-Latin rhythms, fiery horn motifs, salsa influences, and jazz-inflected breaks.[16'27] The Comet Is Coming - Lucid Dreamer (Hyper Dimensional Expansion Beam IMPULSE Tr3)Danalogue keys Betamax dr King Shabaka tnrLondon-based Mercury Prize nominated synth-sax-drum trio featuring DANALOGUE (Dan Leavers), SHABAKA (Shabaka Hutchings) recorded at Peter Gabriel's Real World studio. [19'53] Anat Cohen - Boa Tarde Povo (De Melo) - Quartetinho ANZIC Tr3 4'57 Anat Cohen cl Tal Mashiach bs Vitor Gonçalves keys James Shipp vb/keysClarinet virtuous Anat with a top-tier lineup on amazing world-folk grooves. The funky rhythm bears a resemblance to baião beats common to the forró and cocó genres, although the specific pattern is elusive, suggestive of a style with many variations between Bahia and Pernambuco. [24'29] Jim Witzel - Feelin' it - Feelin' it Tr1 7'18 Jim Witzel gtr/comp Brian Ho keys, Jason Lewis dr Dann Zinn tnrGuitarist, composer and educator JIM WITZEL has long enjoyed the “organ trio” format. In his second album, FEELIN' IT, he puts his own spin on those great recordings of the 50s and 60s (up to the present day) with a project comprising four standards, three of Witzel's originals and a well-known pop tune.[31'43] Hamish Balfour - Running Colours (Balfour/Esmerelda) (Running Colours SHAPES OF RHYTHM Tr2 Hamish Balfour on Keyboards, Laurie Lowe on drums, Pete Martin on bass (who used to play with Courtney incidentally!) and Rob Updegraff on Guitar. Elsa Esmerelda vocals'Running Colours' is the debut LP from Hamish Balfour, the-go to keys player for Tenderlonious, Jaubi and many more.[36'17] Lakecia Benjamin - Moods Phoenix WHIRLWIND Tr8 Josh Evans, Victor Gould on keys, Orange Rodriguez on synths, drummer Enoch (EJ) Strickland, percussionist Nêgah Santos and bassist Ivan Taylor. Trumpeter Wallace Roney Jr, Rhodes organist Anastassiya Petrova and bassist Jahmal Nichols all join for one track each.Phoenix is the highly-anticipated, expansive new album in the musical evolution of alto saxophonist and composer Lakecia Benjamin, due out January 27, 2023 via Whirlwind Recordings. The album was produced by the multi-Grammy-award winning Terri Lyne Carrington and features a star-studded line up of specially curated guests Dianne Reeves, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Patrice Rushen, Sonia Sanchez, Angela Davis and Wayne Shorter. [41'05] Steve Gadd/Eddie Gomez/Ronnie Cuber ft WDR Big Band - Sign Sealed Delivered (Wonder) - Center Stage Tr1 7'17 Steve Gadd dr, Eddie Gomez bs, Ronnie Cuber bari Simon Oslender pno Michael Abene cond/arr Gadd, Gomez and Cuber were all members of the Gadd Gang, a very popular unit which blended jazz, R&B and groovin' funk and released three albums in the 1980's and 1990's.Next week on CPG Bitesize we're hearing from Bela Fleck's ace saxophonist and HeadHunting for Water Bears!  Intrigued?? Hit subscribe here so you don't miss it!!

Welcome to the latest Courtney Pine Global Podcast Bitesize Edition! A coffee break's worth of cool jazzy vibes to wet your appetite for the full show. Commercial free, and hand-picked by Courtney for a vibrant, and soulful listen!  This week: Afro-Latin rhythms from Colectiva, retro spiritual grooves from Hamish Balfour,  and classic Stevie Wonder from Steve Gadd and friends...Please let all your jazz friends know that they can listen for free on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and always at jazz-pod.comVisit our archive here Join the CPG community by following us on Facebook & Instagram Ask us ANYTHING(!) about jazz over on Twitter Watch our FAB & FUN artist features over on Tiktok[0'00] Colectiva - How Do You Like Your Ladies? (Jazz re:freshed 3'06)Sarah Wackett (flute), Poppy Daniels (trumpet), Viva Msimang (trombone), Luisa Santiago (keys), Alley Lloyd (bass), Lilli Elina (congas), Lya Reis Guerrero (drums), with additional writing credits to Deanna Wilhelm and Cleo Savva.How Do You Like Your Ladies? is an anthemic-party-starter that channels the bands frustration at patriarchy and gender-based violence through rich Afro-Latin rhythms, fiery horn motifs, salsa influences, and jazz-inflected breaks.[3'03] Hamish Balfour - Running Colours (Balfour/Esmerelda) (Running Colours SHAPES OF RHYTHM Tr2 Hamish Balfour on Keyboards, Laurie Lowe on drums, Pete Martin on bass (who used to play with Courtney incidentally!) and Rob Updegraff on Guitar. Elsa Esmerelda vocals'Running Colours' is the debut LP from Hamish Balfour, the-go to keys player for Tenderlonious, Jaubi and many more.  A renowned musician who has collaborated with Harvey Mason, Nim Sadot, Incognito, Faze Action and more, Balfour steps out as an artist in his own right on his first full-length album[6'57] Steve Gadd/Eddie Gomez/Ronnie Cuber ft WDR Big Band - Sign Sealed Delivered (Wonder) -Center Stage Tr1 7'17 Steve Gadd dr, Eddie Gomez bs, Ronnie Cuber bari Simon Oslender pno Michael Abene cond/arr Gadd, Gomez and Cuber were all members of the Gadd Gang, a very popular unit which blended jazz, R&B and groovin' funk and released three albums in the 1980's and 1990's.Next week on CPG Ep27: Mercury prize nominated Synth and Sax, a beautiful new album produced by Terri-Lyne Carrington and some all star world-folk grooves!  Hit subscribe now so you don't miss it!

Courtney's playing refreshingly cool new jazzy vibes for you to work, rest and play to! Jam-packed full of new releases and plenty of fun, including many of the artists introducing their own tracks! This wk stirring big band, psychedelic jazz hip-hop, groovin jazz trio, feel good be-bop swing, jazz-folk ballad, cuban-jazz royalty, classic bop, mellow guitar, vocal funk... Jazz with distinction this week folks with just a hint of hiphop and a dash of funk to exhilarate your spirit!Please let all your jazz friends know that they can listen for free on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and always at jazz-pod.comVisit our archive here Join the CPG community by following us on Facebook & Instagram Ask us ANYTHING(!) about jazz over on Twitter Watch our FAB & FUN artist features over on Tiktok[0'0] Neil Swainson - Silver Mine (Fire in the West Tr10 CELLAR LIVE) Renee Rosnes pno Lewis Nash dr Brad Turner tpt Kelly Jefferson tnr Swainson bs/compThe British Columbia-born bassist, composer and bandleader presents a stirring original set, his first since 1987. Fire in the West is a rare peek into the inner world of a musician who has spent much of his life as a dependently brilliant sideperson for such notable musicians as Woody Shaw, George Shearing and Roberta Gambarini.[4'12] Jared Schonig - White Out (Two Takes Vol 2: BigBand ANZIC Tr2) Matt Holman cond Jared Schonig dr/comp Jim McNeely arr 9'26"Schonig has worked extensively as a touring sideman, a session drummer, and a pit engine in Broadway productions like The Color Purple. His two new albums decisively put him forward as a bandleader, with 8 original tunes rendered in both combo and large group settings".[13'27] Butcher Brown - Unbelievable (BUTCHER BROWN PRESENTS TRIPLE TREY FEATURING TENNISHU AND R4ND4ZZO BIGB4ND CONCORD Tr11) Marcus Tenney tpt sx, Morgan Burrs gtr, Corey Fonville perc, Andrew Randazzo bs, and DJ Harrison keys Notorious BIG (comp) 3'48Butcher Brown has released forward-thinking and expansive hybrids of jazz and hip-hop since 2013. Today, they have an apt descriptor for their songs: solar music. Drawing inspiration from every sound under the sun, the Richmond, VA band adds elements of funk, soul, and rock to their foundational mix. [17'12] Leon Dorsey/Mike Clark - Lock It In Your Pocket (Blues On Top JAZZ AVENUE 1 Tr3) Leon Dorsey bs Mike Clark dr Mike LeDonne pno/compVeteran drummer Mike Clark and stalwart bassist Leon Lee Dorsey continue their fruitful collaboration with the release of Blues On Top: a swinging, top tier trio. [21'18] Ted Kooshian: Hubub (Hubub SUMMIT Tr1) Ted Kooshian keys/comp Jeff Lederer tnr John Bailey tpt Dick Sarpola bs Greg Joseph drThe mix of jazz, pop and humor on Hubub! reflects Kooshian's singular, offbeat sensibility and enthusiastic love for pop culture, represented by evocative dedications to actors Steve McQueen and William Shatner.[29'57] James Taylor: Coming Back To You (Here It Is: A Tribute to Leonard Cohen BLUENOTE Tr7 3'40) Bill Frisell gtr Immanuel Wilkins sx Kevin Hays pno Scott Colley bs Nate Smith dr Greg Leisz steel gtr Larry Goldings organ Cohen comp"like almost everyone in my generation, I venerate Leonard Cohen. As soon as I began seeking out my own musical preferences, Cohen's songs were among my few favorites and had a major influence on my own progression as a songwriter"[33'31] Chucho Valdez/Paquito D'Rivera Reunion Sextet - Mambo Influencida (I Missed You Too PAQUITO Tr1 4'10) Diego Urcola tpt tb Dafnis Prieto dr José A. Gola bs  Roberto Junior Vizcaino perć Chucho Valdez pno/comp Paquito D'Rivera sx cl 60 years after their initial meeting, the pair has finally reunited to create a monumental new recording. Their I Missed You Too! marks D'Rivera and Valdés's first recording since they were both members of Cuba's most influential jazz/fusion ensemble, Irakere. [37'38] Joe Harriott Quintet feat Phil Seamen dr Pat Smythe pno - Tuesday Morning Swing (Swings High CADILLAC Tr1 4'46) Coleridge Goode bs Joe Harriott sx/comp Stu Hamer tptNewly remastered from the vinyl in 1967 saw Joe returning to his hard bop roots on a set that burns with rare light.  A top band of British Jazz players including the UK's greatest drummer Phil Seamen, and the sensitive tpt playing of Stu Hamer, create a session that transcends the difficulties of its recording to create a timeless session and one of Joe's very best.[42'17] Julien Lage - Word for Word (View With A Room BLUENOTE Tr2 3'16) Julien Lage gtr/comp Jorge Roeder bs Dave King dr)A stunning collection of 10 compelling original compositions, View With A Room sees Lage fulfilling a long-standing goal to “have lush orchestration combined with an organic sense of improvisation and the agility of a small ensemble”.[45'25] Generation Gap Jazz Orchestra - Sassy (Cellar Live Tr 2 5:03) Steven Feifke pno Bjorn Watson tpt Feat. Kurt Elling, Christopher McBride ( (Bentyne, Bodine, Siegl, Elling comp)Celebrated pianist, composer, arranger/orchestrator and conductor Steven Feifke joins forces with trumpet titan Bijon Watson in the eponymous debut album of their star-studded new ensemble, the Generation Gap Jazz Orchestra. Next week on CPG Bitesize Funk from Brum, Feminista truths and Steve meets Stevie!!:  Hit subscribe here so you don't miss it!!

Welcome to the latest Courtney Pine Global Podcast Bitesize Edition! A coffee break's worth of cool jazzy vibes to wet your appetite for the full show. Commercial free, and hand-picked by Courtney for a vibrant, and soulful listen!  This week: stirring jazz-combo, jazz hiphop and exhilarating funk - always eclectic and always the best!  Please let all your jazz friends know that they can listen for free on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and always at jazz-pod.comVisit our archive here Join the CPG community by following us on Facebook & Instagram Ask us ANYTHING(!) about jazz over on Twitter Watch our FAB & FUN artist features over on Tiktok[0'00] Jared Schonig - White Out (Two Takes Vol 1: Quintet ANZIC Tr2 6'02) Marquis Hill tpt Godwin Louis alto Luis Perdomo pno Matt Clohesy bs Jared Schonig dr/comp 9'26"Schonig has worked extensively as a touring sideman, a session drummer, and a pit engine in Broadway productions like The Color Purple. His two new albums decisively put him forward as a bandleader, with 8 original tunes rendered in both combo and large group settings".[9'16] Butcher Brown - Unbelievable (BUTCHER BROWN PRESENTS TRIPLE TREY FEATURING TENNISHU AND R4ND4ZZO BIGB4ND CONCORD Tr11) Marcus Tenney tpt sx, Morgan Burrs gtr, Corey Fonville perc, Andrew Randazzo bs, and DJ Harrison keys Notorious BIG (comp) 3'48Butcher Brown has released forward-thinking and expansive hybrids of jazz and hip-hop since 2013. Today, they have an apt descriptor for their songs: solar music. Drawing inspiration from every sound under the sun, the Richmond, VA band adds elements of funk, soul, and rock to their foundational mix. [12'59] Generation Gap Jazz Orchestra - Sassy (Cellar Live Tr 2 5:03) Steven Feifke pno Bjorn Watson tpt Feat. Kurt Elling, Christopher McBride ( (Bentyne, Bodine, Siegl, Elling comp)Celebrated pianist, composer, arranger/orchestrator and conductor Steven Feifke joins forces with trumpet titan Bijon Watson in the eponymous debut album of their star-studded new ensemble, the Generation Gap Jazz Orchestra. Next week on CPG: Cuban maestros, UK Jazz Royalty, James Taylor sings Leonard Cohen:  Hit subscribe so you don't miss it!!

Courtney's playing refreshingly cool new jazzy vibes for you to work, rest and play to! Jam-packed full of new releases and plenty of fun, including many of the artists introducing their own tracks! This wk All-star contemporary jazz, latin swing, mellow keyboard grooves, underground hip-hop, refreshing bop, acid-jazz funk opus, jazz fusion quartet, Please let all your jazz friends know that they can listen for free on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and always at jazz-pod.comVisit our archive here Join the CPG community by following us on Facebook & Instagram Ask us ANYTHING(!) about jazz over on Twitter Watch our FAB & FUN artist features over on Tiktok[0'50] Brian Landrus - Canopy of Trees (Red List: Music Dedicated to the Preservation of Our Endangered Species PALMETTO Tr 1) Brian Landrus cl, comp Ryan Keberle tb Geoffrey Keezer keys Nir Felder gtr Ron Blake tnr Jaleel Shaw alto Lonnie Plaxico bs John Hadfield perc Steve Roach tpt Rudy Royston dr Corey King vcDedicated to the preservation of our Endangered Species - this is an all-star lineup with beautiful clarinet from Brian![45'01] Christian Jacob - The Hipper They Are The Harder They Fall (Saunders) New Jazz Standards Vol5 The Music of Carl Saunders SELF RELEASE Tr4 Christian Jacob pno Darek Oles bs Joe LaBarbera drHandpicked by multi-Grammy nominated, Christian Jacob from Carl Saunders New Jazz Standards ‘book' of over 300 tunes, this is Vol 5 of Carl Saunders' heralded “New Jazz Standards” series - played brilliantly by Christian and his strong supporting cast.[8'46] Kibrom Birhane - Merkato (Here and There FLYING CARPET Tr1)Kibrom Birhane Keys Krar perc Nadav Peled gtr Randal Fisher sx Fabio Santana tb Glenn Holdaway tpt Kahlil Cummings perc Jake Najor dr Dave Pinewood bs "The future of Ethiopian Jazz" right here - Having absorbed thousand year old Ethiopian orthodox chanting as a child, while expertly acquainting himself with the traditional instruments of the region, Kibrom has focused his diverse musical talents studying past Ethiopian Jazz legends from the 1970s with modern day contemporaries while continuing to reach new depths and discovery.[13'52] Ella Fitzgerald - Cheek to Cheek (Berlin) Ella at the Hollywood Bowl – The Irving Berlin Songbook VERVE Tr6 Ella Fitzgerald vc with the Paul Weston OrchestraUnreleased live concert of Ella performing songs from her beloved Irving Berlin songbook with a full orchestra at the Hollywood Bowl, recently discovered in Norman Granz's private collection. [32'03] Steve Lehman & Sélébéyone – Gas Akap (Xabu: The Unseen Tr4) Gaston Bandimic vc (Wolof) HPrizm vc (English) Steve Lehman alto/comp Maciek Lasserre sop Damion Reid dr Sélébéyone means “intersection” in Wolof: groundbreaking work with shifting rhythms and state of the art sound design exploring spirituality and mysticism through the lens of experimental music.[20'08] Antonio Sanchez – Mi Palabra (Bad Hombre Vol II Tr3) Ana Tijoux vc Sanchez dr/comp“Bad Hombre” is drummer Antonio's alter-ego, where he plays virtually all the instruments while adding his compositional, production and percussion talents to “shift” the song to new realms while still leaving its essence intact. [24'03] Ole Matthiessen – Ikke Noget Endnu (Nothing Yet) Social Distancing Blues SUNDANCE DK Tr6Henrik Bolberg tpt Jan zum Vohrde alto Bob Rockwell tnr Ole Matthiessen pno/comp Rune Fog-Nielsen bs Ole Streenberg drOle is a living legend in Danish jazz!  Beautiful contemporary jazz borne out of lockdown.[28'39] Nimbus Sextet feat Nathanial Cross – Forward Thinker (Forward Thinker ACID JAZZ Tr2) Euan Allardice tpt Michael Butcher sx Honza Kourimsky gtr Stephen Jack bs Alex Palmer dr Nichols/Dixon/Stevens/Palmer comp Major Scottish acid jazz talent this multi-national contemp jazz outfit fuses their jazz, world, hip-hop and funk influences uniquely into a strong melodic blend that has set them apart from their contemporaries. [36'36] The Bad Plus – Motivations II (The Bad Plus EDITION Tr1) Reid Anderson bs/comp Dave King dr Ben Monder gtr Chris Speed sx/clTwenty-one years after making their landmark debut as a genre exploding piano-bass-drums trio, the always adventurous group have reinvented themselves as a dynamic quartet.[41'57] Laura Anglade & Sam Kirmayer: Venez Donc Chez Moi (Venez Donc Chez Moi Justin Time Tr1)Laura Anglade vc Sam Kirmayer gtrLaura Anglade is a young Toronto-based jazz vocalist originally from Brousse-Le-Chateau, a small village in the south of France and raised in Connecticut, she is influenced by her parents' gypsy jazz & classical backgrounds.[44'29] UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra: En Tut (Ronka) Fresh From Finland Cadillac Tr1 Soloist Manuel Dunkel, sx Kirmo Lintinen condUMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra is the only professional orchestra in Finland specialised in jazz and new rhythm-oriented music. The big band of 16 musicians plays about 100 concerts every year in Finland and abroad. Next week on CPG Bitesize: we're celebrating Generation Gaps, deconstructing big bands and following Jared Schonig wherever he wants to go! Hit subscribe here so you don't miss it!!

Welcome to the latest Courtney Pine Global Podcast Bitesize Edition! A coffee break's worth of cool jazzy vibes to wet your appetite for the full show. Commercial free, and hand-picked by Courtney for a vibrant, and soulful listen!  This week: super-fresh swing, classic Ella LIVE, mellow Latin hip-hop - Dance with the Old and Groove with the New folks this IS the Courtney Pine Global Podcast!Please let all your jazz friends know that they can listen for free on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and always at jazz-pod.comVisit our archive here Join the CPG community by following us on Facebook & Instagram Ask us ANYTHING(!) about jazz over on Twitter Watch our FAB & FUN artist features over on Tiktok[0'00] Christian Jacob - The Hipper They Are The Harder They Fall (Saunders) New Jazz Standards Vol5 The Music of Carl Saunders SELF RELEASE Tr4 Christian Jacob pno Darek Oles bs Joe LaBarbera drHandpicked by multi-Grammy nominated, Christian Jacob from Carl Saunders New Jazz Standards ‘book' of over 300 tunes, this is Vol 5 of Carl Saunders' heralded “New Jazz Standards” series - played brilliantly by Christian and his strong supporting cast.[4'25] Ella Fitzgerald - Cheek to Cheek (Berlin) Ella at the Hollywood Bowl – The Irving Berlin Songbook VERVE Tr6 Ella Fitzgerald vc with the Paul Weston OrchestraUnreleased live concert of Ella performing songs from her beloved Irving Berlin songbook with a full orchestra at the Hollywood Bowl, recently discovered in Norman Granz's private collection.[7'50] Antonio Sanchez – Mi Palabra (Bad Hombre Vol II Tr3) Ana Tijoux vc Sanchez dr/comp“Bad Hombre” is drummer Antonio's alter-ego, where he plays virtually all the instruments while adding his compositional, production and percussion talents to “shift” the song to new realms while still leaving its essence intact. Next week on CPG Ep25: The Bad Plus are back minus piano! A Danish jazz legend and acid jazz funk from Scotland, Hit subscribe so you don't miss it!!

Courtney's playing refreshingly cool new jazzy vibes for you to work, rest and play to! Jam-packed full of new releases and plenty of fun, including many of the artists introducing their own tracks! This wk jazz swing, South African horn, vocals, piano trio, sax bebop, nu-jazz grooves, classic jazz drums and bigband. Winter Solstice this wk folks, the darkness is lifting! Let this be the soundtrack to your awakening!Please let all your podcast listening friends know that they can listen for free on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and always at jazz-pod.comVisit our archive here Join the CPG community by following us on Facebook & Instagram Ask us ANYTHING(!) about jazz over on Twitter Watch our FAB & FUN artist features over on Tiktok[0'00] Alexander Bryson Trio - Chicken an' Dumplins (Bryant) The Alexander Bryson Trio Hard Bop Records Tr5 (Alexander Bryson pno Jeremy Brown bs Matt Fishwick dr) Alex Bryson is a leading British jazz pianist featured based in London (UK), Alex is a sought after sideman performing with Grant Stewart, Chris Cheek, Alex Garnett, Steve Fishwick, Ossian Roberts and many others. [6'16] The Paxton/Spangler Septet - Water No Get Enemy (Olufem/Kuti) - Ugqozi EASTLAWN Tr5 (John “Tbone” Paxton tb Dan Bennett Kasan Belgrave sx Phillip J. Hale pno Damon Warmack bs Kurt Krahnke Sean Perlmutter dr Spangler perc Alex Harding Bari John Douglas tpt) Stalwarts of the Detroit scene for decades, trombonist John Tbone Paxton and his congas, percussionist foil RJ Spangler have been exalting an inspirational South African legacy since the 1980s. [16'54] SONICA - Change It (Alexa, Zuraitis, Adamy) Outside In Music Tr6 Thana Alexa vc/perc/keys Nicole Zuraitis| vc/keys Julia Adamy vc/bs Ross Pederson Dan Pugach dr Antonio Sanchez dr/gtr/perc A call to action on the climate crisis, featuring Alexa's husband, 4X GRAMMY-winning drummer Antonio Sanchez. [21'30] Connie Han - Erishkigal of the Underworld (Secrets of Inanna MACK AVENUE Tr2) Connie Han pno/comp Bill Wysaske dr John Patitucci bs"Beloved by her people as the Queen of Heaven and Earth, she represents a shining beacon of femininity, grace, and poise. Belligerent and feisty, Inanna stops at nothing to achieve her objectives as a passionate woman with an iron resolve and insatiable lust for power.”[24'28] Rosario Giuliani - BeBop (Gillespie) Tribute to Bird EMME Tr3 (Rosario Giuliani sx Pietro Lussu pno) Italian jazz alto legend Rosario pays tribute to his all time hero Charlie Parker in gorgeous soaring bebop lines.[29'09] Kuma - Niffty Teddy (Honey & Groat ROCAFORT Tr2) Matthieu Llodra keys/comp Arthur Donnot sx/comp Fabien Iannone bs and Maxence Sibille dr Kuma is the resident band of Switzerland's renowned Cully Jazz Festival Classically trained and highly skilled, the young band play with tradition and innovation, challenging their boundaries and exploring the intersection of jazz, hip hop and house.[32'56] Hanka G - Them There Eyes (Universal Ancestry Tr8) Hanka G vc James Hurt pno Rashaan Carter bs Taru Alexander dr “My latest project was framed through the lens of an immigrant in the USA trying to unite people with different musical heritages. Regardless of our backgrounds, we all dream about love, happiness, and freedom.” [35'29] Tony Williams - Para Oriente (Play Or Die Tr4 MIG) Tony Williams dr/comp Tom Grant keys Patrick O'Hearn bs Innovating Jazz Drummer Tony Williams' Long Lost 1980 Trio Album, Play or Die, Rediscovered and Remastered for Release.[41'52] Airmen of Note feat Diane Schuur - Alright Ok You Win (2022 Jazz Heritage Series Tr1)United States Airforce Band feat Sean Jones tpt, Diane Schuur vc Watts/Whyce/Foster comp The AIRMEN OF NOTE is the premier jazz ensemble of the United States Air Force. "The Airmen of Note are musicians of the highest caliber. They are tight, they are bright and they swing hard. One of the best big bands I've had the pleasure of singing with. And besides their exceptional talent, they are really cool cats!"  Diane SchussNext week on CPG Bitesize: A Grammy Nominee, Delicious Ella & Pat Metheny's top drummer on fire!  Hit subscribe here so you don't miss it!!

Welcome to the latest Courtney Pine Global Podcast Bitesize Edition! A coffee break's worth of cool jazzy vibes to wet your appetite for the full show. Commercial free, and hand-picked by Courtney for a vibrant, and soulful listen!  This week: uplifting jazz vocals, mellow South African horn grooves and heartfelt Climate Change Activism...the holidays are coming and we've got your chill out covered!!Please let all your podcast listening friends know that they can listen for free on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and always at jazz-pod.comVisit our archive here Join the CPG community by following us on Facebook & Instagram Ask us ANYTHING(!) about jazz over on Twitter Watch our FAB & FUN artist features over on Tiktok[0'15] Hanka G - Them There Eyes (Universal Ancestry Tr8) Hanka G vc James Hurt pno Rashaan Carter bs Taru Alexander dr“My latest project was framed through the lens of an immigrant in the USA trying to unite people with different musical heritages. Regardless of our backgrounds, we all dream about love, happiness, and freedom.”  [2'50] The Paxton/Spangler Septet - Water No Get Enemy (Olufem/Kuti) - Ugqozi EASTLAWN Tr5 (John “Tbone” Paxton tb Dan Bennett Kasan Belgrave sx Phillip J. Hale pno Damon Warmack bs Kurt Krahnke Sean Perlmutter dr Spangler perc Alex Harding Bari John Douglas tpt) Stalwarts of the Detroit scene for decades, trombonist John Tbone Paxton and his congas, percussionist foil RJ Spangler have been exalting an inspirational South African legacy since the 1980s. Continuing in various forms and with a myriad of players and guests they've built up an enviable reputation as true acolytes of such incredible talents as the late Hugh Masekela and Abdullah Ibrahim. [13'24] SONICA - Change It (Alexa, Zuraitis, Adamy) Outside In Music Tr6 Thana Alexa vc/perc/keys Nicole Zuraitis| vc/keys Julia Adamy vc/bs Ross Pederson Dan Pugach dr Antonio Sanchez dr/gtr/percA call to action on the climate crisis, featuring Alexa's husband, 4X GRAMMY-winning drummer Antonio Sanchez. Next week on CPG Ep24: Unheard Tony Williams, outstanding Big Band, Italian Charlie Parker Bebop! Hit subscribe so you don't miss it!!

Welcome to the latest Courtney Pine Global Podcast Bitesize Edition! A coffee break's worth of cool jazzy vibes to wet your appetite for the full show. Commercial free, and hand-picked by Courtney for a vibrant, and soulful listen!  This wk a reggae summit, the best blues swing EVER plus an American Songbook classic!  The feel good keeps a-buildin' & a-flowin' folks!  Get Courtney's Bitesize on repeat and trust us this is the only medicine you'll need this wk! #musicistheanswer!! 1 Steve Turre - Don D. (Turre) - Generations SMOKE Tr3 - Steve Turre tb Andy Bassford gtr Derrick Barnett bs Karl Wright dr Trevor Watkiss keys Wallace Roney Jr tpt Emilio Modeste tir A tribute to the legendary Skatalites trombonist Don Drummond, Turre convened a reggae summit meeting.“There's a balance between youth and age,” Turre says, “Age brings wisdom and knowledge, and youth brings enthusiasm and energy. Playing with each of them stretches me in a different way. The elders stretch me in ways of wisdom, but the youngsters fire it up. All of that is inspiring.”2 Catherine Russell - You Can Fly High (King/Vincent) Send For Me DOT TIME Tr7 - Catherine Russell vc Matt Munisteri gtr Mark Shane pno Tal Ronen bs Mark McLean dr“I love romance that swings: songs that inspire or touch me in some way. When I find a song I like, it haunts me until I learn it.” Grammy winner Catherine Russell is jazz royalty, just check her family tree!! Liftin us high on a blues foot-tapping groove!3 Dan Olivo - Day By Day (Stordahl/Weston/Cahn)- Day By Day AVA MARIA Tr1 - DAN OLIVO vc IAN ROBBINS gtr LYMAN MEDEIROS bs JOE BAGG pno KEVIN WINARD dr KYLE O'DONNELL tnr JAMELLE ADISA tpt GARRETT SMITH tb Singer and actor DAN OLIVO is a regular on the Southern California jazz scene. He performs with his combo at such high-end venues as The Bar Nineteen12 at The Beverly Hills Hotel, The Ritz Carlton at Corona Del Mar and Rancho Mirage, The Riviera Hotel, and the Frank Sinatra House in Palm Springs. 

Courtney's playing refreshingly cool new jazzy vibes for you to work, rest and play to! Jam-packed full of new releases and plenty of fun, including many of the artists introducing their own tracks! This week uplifting bigband, be-bop, hot blues, African flute, classic vocal swing, Belgian guitar fusion, trombone reggae, latin contemporary jazz, Cuban beats: the finest from 2022 folks - let's keep the music playing and support these fantastic artists in everything they do!!1 John Wasson's Strata Big Band - Heat Seeker (Wasson) - Chronicles MAMA RECORDS Tr1 feat Pete Clagett tpt Jeff Robbins tnr - You can always rely on some feel good big band from Texan trombonist John Wasson & Strata to kick things off and lift our mood!!2 Basil Hodge - Hanging Out (A Point of Reference ZEAL Tr1) - Basil Hodge pno Ed Jones tnr Olli Hayhurst db Winston Clifford dr - Boppin hard - pianist/composer Basil Hodge has been a mainstay of the British Jazz scene since the early nineties - a few UK legends on this track incl wonderful Winston Clifford keepin' time!3 Catherine Russell - You Can Fly High (King/Vincent) Send For Me DOT TIME Tr7 - Catherine Russell vc Matt Munisteri gtr Mark Shane pno Tal Ronen bs Mark McLean dr - “I love romance that swings: songs that inspire or touch me in some way. When I find a song I like, it haunts me until I learn it.” Grammy winner Catherine Russell is jazz royalty, just check her family tree!! Liftin us high on a blues foot-tapping groove!4 Shabaka - Ital is Vital (Hutchings) - Afrikan Culture IMPULSE Tr3 - Shabaka - Shakuhachi Kadialy Kouyate - Kora - “Afrikan Culture was made around the idea of meditation and what it means for me to still my own mind and accept the music which comes to the surface,” says Shabaka. “It features various types of Shakuhachi flutes and a new technique of creating that I've been experimenting with in layering many flutes together to create a forest of sound where melodies and rhythms float in space and emerge in glimpses.”5 Dan Olivo - Day By Day (Stordahl/Weston/Cahn)- Day By Day AVA MARIA Tr1 - DAN OLIVO vc IAN ROBBINS gtr LYMAN MEDEIROS bs JOE BAGG pno KEVIN WINARD dr KYLE O'DONNELL tnr JAMELLE ADISA tpt GARRETT SMITH tb Singer and actor DAN OLIVO is a regular on the Southern California jazz scene. He performs with his combo at such high-end venues as The Bar Nineteen12 at The Beverly Hills Hotel, The Ritz Carlton at Corona Del Mar and Rancho Mirage, The Riviera Hotel, and the Frank Sinatra House in Palm Springs. 6 Olivier Chavet - Giorno (Chavet)- Racines MUDAC PRODUCTIONS Tr3 - Olivier Chavet dr Daniel Chavet gtr Werner Lauscher bs Sebastian Scobel pno "Music and nature are two elements that have shaped composer Olivier Chavet both privately and professionally since his childhood. Born in Aachen, Belgium, he is both a trained musician and an agricultural economist. In these two spheres of activity, he experiences on a daily basis that everything is interconnected like a web of roots".7 Steve Turre - Don D. (Turre) - Generations SMOKE Tr3 - Steve Turre tb Andy Bassford gtr Derrick Barnett bs Karl Wright dr Trevor Watkiss keys Wallace Roney Jr tpt Emilio Modeste tir A tribute to the legendary Skatalites trombonist Don Drummond, Turre convened a reggae summit meeting.“There's a balance between youth and age,” Turre says, “Age brings wisdom and knowledge, and youth brings enthusiasm and energy. Playing with each of them stretches me in a different way. The elders stretch me in ways of wisdom, but the youngsters fire it up. All of that is inspiring.”8 Redman Mehldau McBride Blade - Disco Ears (Redman)- Longgone NONESUCH Tr2 - Joshua Redman sx Brad Mehldau pno Christian McBride bs Brian Blade dr The members of the legendary original 1990s Joshua Redman Quartet - Redman, Brad Mehldau, Christian McBride and Brian Blade - reunited after twenty-six years for 2020's RoundAgain; they return now with LongGone, featuring six original tunes by Redman.9 Brian Lynch - E.P's Plan B (Lynch) - Songbook Vol 2 Dance The Way You Want To HOLLISTIC MUSIC WORKS Tr1 - Brian Lynch tpt Tom Kelly, Chris Thompson-Taylor/Aldo Selvent sx, Kemuel Roig/Alex Brown pno Rodner Padilla bs, Hilario Bell dr Murphy Aucamp perc - Fantastic tribute to Puerto Rican piano icon Eddie Palmieri, with whom multi-Grammy award winner Brian had a multi-decade-long musical association - as well as being a Jazz Messenger in the 80's just like Courtney P!

Welcome to the latest Courtney Pine Global Podcast Bitesize Edition! A coffee break's worth of cool jazzy vibes to wet your appetite for the full show. Commercial free, and hand-picked by Courtney for a vibrant, and soulful listen! This wk a reggae summit, the best blues swing EVER plus an American Songbook classic! The feel good keeps a-buildin' & a-flowin' folks! Get Courtney's Bitesize on repeat and trust us this is the only medicine you'll need this wk! #musicistheanswer!! 1 Steve Turre - Don D. (Turre) - Generations SMOKE Tr3 - Steve Turre tb Andy Bassford gtr Derrick Barnett bs Karl Wright dr Trevor Watkiss keys Wallace Roney Jr tpt Emilio Modeste tir A tribute to the legendary Skatalites trombonist Don Drummond, Turre convened a reggae summit meeting.“There's a balance between youth and age,” Turre says, “Age brings wisdom and knowledge, and youth brings enthusiasm and energy. Playing with each of them stretches me in a different way. The elders stretch me in ways of wisdom, but the youngsters fire it up. All of that is inspiring.”2 Catherine Russell - You Can Fly High (King/Vincent) Send For Me DOT TIME Tr7 - Catherine Russell vc Matt Munisteri gtr Mark Shane pno Tal Ronen bs Mark McLean dr“I love romance that swings: songs that inspire or touch me in some way. When I find a song I like, it haunts me until I learn it.” Grammy winner Catherine Russell is jazz royalty, just check her family tree!! Liftin us high on a blues foot-tapping groove!3 Dan Olivo - Day By Day (Stordahl/Weston/Cahn)- Day By Day AVA MARIA Tr1 - DAN OLIVO vc IAN ROBBINS gtr LYMAN MEDEIROS bs JOE BAGG pno KEVIN WINARD dr KYLE O'DONNELL tnr JAMELLE ADISA tpt GARRETT SMITH tb Singer and actor DAN OLIVO is a regular on the Southern California jazz scene. He performs with his combo at such high-end venues as The Bar Nineteen12 at The Beverly Hills Hotel, The Ritz Carlton at Corona Del Mar and Rancho Mirage, The Riviera Hotel, and the Frank Sinatra House in Palm Springs.

Courtney's playing refreshingly cool new jazzy vibes for you to work, rest and play to! Jam-packed full of new releases and plenty of fun, including many of the artists introducing their own tracks! On fire post-bop, superlative smooth grooves, joyous spirituals, Afro-cuban smooth, 70's style funk rock, Deep South soul funk + avant-garde, contemporary horn swing, Big Band swing, organ samba...these bands are tighter than tight folks! Celebrate the unity cos we are definitely all ONE!1 Billy Drummond - Little Melonae (Valse Sinistre) CELLAR Tr1Billy Drummond dr Dayna Stephens sx Micah Thomas pno Dezron Douglas bsMcleanBilly's tribute to legend Jackie McLean: "Jackie's what I would consider truly a jazz musician -his music was kind of a soundtrack to my early beginnings playing the drums. I've always been a Jackie McLean fan.” Huge energy to kick off Ep22!!2 Yellowjackets - Intrigue (Parallel Motion) MACK AVENUE Tr1Russell Ferrante pno Will Kennedy dr Bob Mintzer sx Dane Alderson bsMintzerJoyous Yellowjackets back with brand new grooves! “We rehearsed the tunes on the album maybe three times - I believe we're only now on this tour performing these songs live, so what you're hearing are about as fresh as they can be. Everything really came to life in the studio in those three days.” 3 Alexander Smalls - Hush (Let Us Break Bread Together) OUTSIDE IN Tr5Alexander Smalls vc, Cyrus Chestnut pno Reuben Rogers bs Ulysses Owen Jr drTradSunday Service!! Gorgeous gospel funk from Renowned Chef/opera singer & vocalist Alexander honoring the American Spiritual with an absolutely incredible band feat CPG friend sparklin Cyrus C!4 Rique Pantoja - Da Baiana (Live in Los Angeles) MOONDO Tr4Steve Tavaglione sx fl Jimmy Earl bs Joel Taylor dr Ricardo Silveira gtr Cassio Duarte perc Rique Pantoja keysPantojaRio's RIQUE PANTOJA has performed and recorded with some of the biggest names in American and Brazilian jazz for over 40 years.The song “Da Baiana” is based on the ijexa, an Afro-Cuban rhythm. Pantoja says “I play a nice solo on this tune, but I really like the solos by Ricardo Silveira and Steve Tavaglione.”5 Craig Waters & The Flood - A Love Like You (Love & Squalor Vol1) ROPEADOPE Craig Waters gtr Leland Rooney Michael Tebrinke Emma Morcroft Rhythm Section: Josh Reynolds Lance Lucas Darius Mines Horns: Trevor Caddell Jovan Quallo Claude Calliet Casey Brefka Scotty HuffA declaration of Stevie Wondered love from this fab funk outfit stormin out of ROPEADOPE's endless talent studio!6 Brandon Seabrook Trio - In The Swarm (In The Swarm) ASTRAL SPIRITS Tr5Brandon Seabrook gtr/bj Gerald Cleaver dr/elec Cooper-Moore Diddley Bow That's woken you up! New worlds of sound from Brandon's banjo: Deep South avant-garde with a groove!7 John Yao Triceratops - Crosstalk (Off-kilter) TAO RECORDINGS Tr5John Yao tb Billy Drewes Jon Irabagon sx Robert Sabin bs Mark Ferber drYaoCrosstalk bursts into a swaggering funk out of some otherworldly car chase. “I love this band's ability to go wherever everyone collectively or individually feels like they want to go,”8 Eyal Vilner Big Band - Just A Lucky So & So (The Jam) SELF-RELEASE Tr1Eyal Vilner sx fl Imani Rousselle vc feat John Lake tpt Ron Wilkins tbEllington arr CamposFresh as hell big band Ellington swing with Eyal and crew with great blues-style vocals!!9 Bill Heid - Samba Cat 6'16Dealin' Wid It SAVANT Tr7Bill Heid org Perry Hughes gtr Randy Gelispie dr Kevin “Bujo” Jones percHeidThe lovely Bill H on Mozart's King of Instruments samba style with a band of greats!

Courtney's playing refreshingly cool new jazzy vibes for you to work, rest and play to!  Jam-packed full of new releases and plenty of fun, including many of the artists introducing their own tracks! On fire post-bop, superlative smooth grooves, joyous spirituals, Afro-cuban smooth, 70's style funk rock, Deep South soul funk + avant-garde, contemporary horn swing, Big Band swing, organ samba...these bands are tighter than tight folks! Celebrate the unity cos we are definitely all ONE!1 Billy Drummond - Little Melonae (Valse Sinistre) CELLAR Tr1Billy Drummond dr Dayna Stephens sx Micah Thomas pno Dezron Douglas bsMcleanBilly's tribute to legend Jackie McLean: "Jackie's what I would consider truly a jazz musician -his music was kind of a soundtrack to my early beginnings playing the drums. I've always been a Jackie McLean fan.” Huge energy to kick off Ep22!!2 Yellowjackets - Intrigue (Parallel Motion) MACK AVENUE Tr1Russell Ferrante pno Will Kennedy dr Bob Mintzer sx Dane Alderson bsMintzerJoyous Yellowjackets back with brand new grooves! “We rehearsed the tunes on the album maybe three times - I believe we're only now on this tour performing these songs live, so what you're hearing are about as fresh as they can be. Everything really came to life in the studio in those three days.” 3 Alexander Smalls - Hush (Let Us Break Bread Together) OUTSIDE IN Tr5Alexander Smalls vc, Cyrus Chestnut pno Reuben Rogers bs Ulysses Owen Jr drTradSunday Service!! Gorgeous gospel funk from Renowned Chef/opera singer & vocalist Alexander honoring the American Spiritual with an absolutely incredible band feat CPG friend sparklin Cyrus C!4 Rique Pantoja - Da Baiana (Live in Los Angeles) MOONDO Tr4Steve Tavaglione sx fl Jimmy Earl bs Joel Taylor dr Ricardo Silveira gtr Cassio Duarte perc Rique Pantoja keysPantojaRio's RIQUE PANTOJA has performed and recorded with some of the biggest names in American and Brazilian jazz for over 40 years.The song “Da Baiana” is based on the ijexa, an Afro-Cuban rhythm. Pantoja says “I play a nice solo on this tune, but I really like the solos by Ricardo Silveira and Steve Tavaglione.”5 Craig Waters & The Flood - A Love Like You (Love & Squalor Vol1) ROPEADOPE Craig Waters gtr Leland Rooney Michael Tebrinke Emma Morcroft Rhythm Section: Josh Reynolds Lance Lucas Darius Mines Horns: Trevor Caddell Jovan Quallo Claude Calliet Casey Brefka Scotty HuffA declaration of Stevie Wondered love from this fab funk outfit stormin out of ROPEADOPE's endless talent studio!6 Brandon Seabrook Trio - In The Swarm (In The Swarm) ASTRAL SPIRITS Tr5Brandon Seabrook gtr/bj Gerald Cleaver dr/elec Cooper-Moore Diddley Bow That's woken you up! New worlds of sound from Brandon's banjo: Deep South avant-garde with a groove!7 John Yao Triceratops - Crosstalk (Off-kilter) TAO RECORDINGS Tr5John Yao tb Billy Drewes Jon Irabagon sx Robert Sabin bs Mark Ferber drYaoCrosstalk bursts into a swaggering funk out of some otherworldly car chase. “I love this band's ability to go wherever everyone collectively or individually feels like they want to go,”8 Eyal Vilner Big Band - Just A Lucky So & So (The Jam) SELF-RELEASE Tr1Eyal Vilner sx fl Imani Rousselle vc feat John Lake tpt Ron Wilkins tbEllington arr CamposFresh as hell big band Ellington swing with Eyal and crew with great blues-style vocals!!9 Bill Heid - Samba Cat 6'16Dealin' Wid It SAVANT Tr7Bill Heid org Perry Hughes gtr Randy Gelispie dr Kevin “Bujo” Jones percHeidThe lovely Bill H on Mozart's King of Instruments samba style with a band of greats!

Welcome to the latest Courtney Pine Global Podcast Bitesize Edition! A coffee break's worth of cool jazzy vibes to wet your appetite for the full show. Commercial free, and hand-picked by Courtney for a vibrant, and soulful listen! This week Brazil meets Afro-Cuban rhythms, legendary organ swing meets samba, & soul funk from Nashville NEVER disappoints...shut up & dance folks: this one's a feast of uplift + bliss!1 Rique Pantoja - Da Baiana (Live in Los Angeles) MOONDO Tr4Steve Tavaglione sx fl Jimmy Earl bs Joel Taylor dr Ricardo Silveira gtr Cassio Duarte perc Rique Pantoja keysPantojaRio's RIQUE PANTOJA has performed and recorded with some of the biggest names in American and Brazilian jazz for over 40 years.The song “Da Baiana” is based on the ijexa, an Afro-Cuban rhythm. Pantoja says “I play a nice solo on this tune, but I really like the solos by Ricardo Silveira and Steve Tavaglione.”2 Bill Heid - Samba Cat (Dealin' Wid It)n SAVANT Tr7Bill Heid org Perry Hughes gtr Randy Gelispie dr Kevin “Bujo” Jones percHeidThe lovely Bill H on Mozart's King of Instruments samba style with a band of greats!3 Craig Waters & The Flood - A Love Like You (Love & Squalor Vol1) ROPEADOPE Craig Waters gtr Leland Rooney Michael Tebrinke Emma Morcroft Rhythm Section: Josh Reynolds Lance Lucas Darius Mines Horns: Trevor Caddell Jovan Quallo Claude Calliet Casey Brefka Scotty HuffA declaration of Stevie Wondered love from this fab funk outfit stormin out of ROPEADOPE's endless talent studio!

Welcome to the latest Courtney Pine Global Podcast Bitesize Edition!  A coffee break's worth of cool jazzy vibes to wet your appetite for the full show.  Commercial free, and hand-picked by Courtney for a vibrant, and soulful listen!  This week Brazil meets Afro-Cuban rhythms, legendary organ swing meets samba, & soul funk from Nashville NEVER disappoints...shut up & dance folks: this one's a feast of uplift + bliss!1 Rique Pantoja - Da Baiana (Live in Los Angeles) MOONDO Tr4Steve Tavaglione sx fl Jimmy Earl bs Joel Taylor dr Ricardo Silveira gtr Cassio Duarte perc Rique Pantoja keysPantojaRio's RIQUE PANTOJA has performed and recorded with some of the biggest names in American and Brazilian jazz for over 40 years.The song “Da Baiana” is based on the ijexa, an Afro-Cuban rhythm. Pantoja says “I play a nice solo on this tune, but I really like the solos by Ricardo Silveira and Steve Tavaglione.”2 Bill Heid - Samba Cat (Dealin' Wid It)n  SAVANT Tr7Bill Heid org Perry Hughes gtr Randy Gelispie dr Kevin “Bujo” Jones percHeidThe lovely Bill H on Mozart's King of Instruments samba style with a band of greats!3 Craig Waters & The Flood - A Love Like You (Love & Squalor Vol1) ROPEADOPE Craig Waters gtr Leland Rooney Michael Tebrinke Emma Morcroft Rhythm Section: Josh Reynolds Lance Lucas Darius Mines Horns: Trevor Caddell Jovan Quallo Claude Calliet Casey Brefka Scotty HuffA declaration of Stevie Wondered love from this fab funk outfit stormin out of ROPEADOPE's endless talent studio!

Courtney's playing refreshingly cool new jazzy vibes for you to work, rest and play to! Jam-packed full of new releases and plenty of fun, including many of the artists introducing their own tracks! This wk smooth latin jazz, classic bop, New Orleans jazz poetry, samba-salsa beats, Pharaoh Sanders spiritual vocal tribute, jazz lounge, esoteric sonic experiments, guitar fusion... we're feeling soulful this wk folks celebrating Elders past & present... immerse in our remembrance. 1 Juan Carlos Quintero - Table For FiveTable For Five MOONDO MUSIC Tr5Juan Carlos Quintero gtr Joe Rotondi pno Eddie Resto bs Aaron Serfaty Joey DeLeon percQuinteroSmooth Cumbia folk rhythms from Colombia from latin maestro Juan Carlos & friends.2 Kenny Shanker – HunterVortex WISE CAT Tr4Kenny Shanker sx DaisukeAbe gtr MikeEckroth pno Yoshi Waki bs Brian Fishler dr ShankerBop lovers listen up!! Vibrant Charlie Parker infused bop magic from Kenny Shanker! 3 Tank & the Bangas (+ Alex Isley & Masego) - Black FolkRed Balloon VERVE Tr9Tarriona Ball, Masego. Alex Isley, Joshua Johnson, Albert Allenback, Norman Spence vcls Itai Shapira bs Norman Spence Keys Joshua Johnson dr Albert Allenback Fl, keys Georgia Muldrow drNew Orleans deep poetry to sweeten and enlighten your day from Tank & crew4 DO'A - Flor de LisHigher Grounds OUTSIDE IN Tr1DO'A vc, Harold Lopez-Nussa pno, vc Mayquel Gonzalez tpt Julio Cesar Gonzalez bs Ruy Adrian Lopez-Nussa percDjavanDjavan's gorgeous samba Lily Flower taken for a salsa whirl by DO'A!. 5 Mark de Clive-Lowe & Friends - Love is Everywhere (feat Dwight Trible) Freedom – Celebrating the Music of Pharoah Sanders SOUL BANK Tr9Mark de Clive-Lowe keys Dwight Trible vc Teodross Avery sx Corbin Jones bs/sza Tommaso Cappellato dr Carlos Nino percSandersSpiritual jazz vocalist Dwight joins Mark on this moving tribute to the late great High Priest Pharaoh Sanders 6 Matt Bianco - Joy RideThe Essential Matt Bianco MATT ENT/Membran Tr4Mark Reilly vc Dave O'Higgins sx Martin Shaw tpt Sebastiaan De Krom dr Geoff Gascoyne bs Graham Harvey keys Elizabeth Troy vc Judith O'Higgins/Magnus Lindgren sx fl clReilly/LindgrenRetro-happiness all round with the return of jazz-poppers Matt Bianco on their 40th birthday feat delicious keys from Graham Harvey!7 Bobby Watson – Mind Wine Back Home in Kansas City SMOKE Tr6Bobby Watson sx, Curtis Lundy bs Victor Jones dr Cyrus Chestnut pno Jeremy Pelt tptHicks“John Hicks was a mighty huge influence on me, Curtis and Victor. When he passed away, that was one of the saddest moments in our lives. He was extremely near and dear to us.” (Bobby W) 8 Jhelisa – OxygenOxygen DORADO – Tr1Marcus Reece Jr pno Greg Osby sx Landon Anderson dr Donna Hawkins bs Oteil Burbridge bs Rafael Pierra percAndersonRaw, dark, spiritually resonant & nostalgic soundscapes from music maverick Jhelisa collective.9 Christian McBride – BrouhahaQ Sessions MACK AVENUE...

Courtney's playing refreshingly cool new jazzy vibes for you to work, rest and play to!  Jam-packed full of new releases and plenty of fun, including many of the artists introducing their own tracks! This wk smooth latin jazz, classic bop, New Orleans jazz poetry, samba-salsa beats, Pharaoh Sanders spiritual vocal tribute, jazz lounge, esoteric sonic experiments, guitar fusion... we're feeling soulful this wk folks celebrating Elders past & present... immerse in our remembrance. 1 Juan Carlos Quintero - Table For FiveTable For Five MOONDO MUSIC Tr5Juan Carlos Quintero gtr Joe Rotondi pno Eddie Resto bs Aaron Serfaty Joey DeLeon percQuinteroSmooth Cumbia folk rhythms from Colombia from latin maestro Juan Carlos & friends.2 Kenny Shanker – HunterVortex WISE CAT Tr4Kenny Shanker sx DaisukeAbe gtr MikeEckroth pno Yoshi Waki bs Brian Fishler dr ShankerBop lovers listen up!! Vibrant Charlie Parker infused bop magic from Kenny Shanker!         3 Tank & the Bangas (+ Alex Isley & Masego) - Black FolkRed Balloon VERVE Tr9Tarriona Ball, Masego. Alex Isley, Joshua Johnson, Albert Allenback, Norman Spence vcls Itai Shapira bs Norman Spence Keys Joshua Johnson dr Albert Allenback Fl, keys Georgia Muldrow drNew Orleans deep poetry to sweeten and enlighten your day from Tank & crew4 DO'A - Flor de LisHigher Grounds OUTSIDE IN Tr1DO'A vc, Harold Lopez-Nussa pno, vc Mayquel Gonzalez tpt Julio Cesar Gonzalez bs Ruy Adrian Lopez-Nussa percDjavanDjavan's gorgeous samba Lily Flower taken for a salsa whirl by DO'A!. 5 Mark de Clive-Lowe & Friends - Love is Everywhere (feat Dwight Trible) Freedom – Celebrating the Music of Pharoah Sanders SOUL BANK Tr9Mark de Clive-Lowe keys Dwight Trible vc Teodross Avery sx Corbin Jones bs/sza Tommaso Cappellato dr Carlos Nino percSandersSpiritual jazz vocalist Dwight joins Mark on this moving tribute to the late great High Priest Pharaoh Sanders  6 Matt Bianco - Joy RideThe Essential Matt Bianco MATT ENT/Membran Tr4Mark Reilly vc Dave O'Higgins sx Martin Shaw tpt Sebastiaan De Krom dr Geoff Gascoyne bs Graham Harvey keys Elizabeth Troy vc Judith O'Higgins/Magnus Lindgren sx fl clReilly/LindgrenRetro-happiness all round with the return of jazz-poppers Matt Bianco on their 40th birthday feat delicious keys from Graham Harvey!7 Bobby Watson – Mind Wine Back Home in Kansas City SMOKE Tr6Bobby Watson sx, Curtis Lundy bs Victor Jones dr  Cyrus Chestnut pno Jeremy Pelt tptHicks“John Hicks was a mighty huge influence on me, Curtis and Victor. When he passed away, that was one of the saddest moments in our lives. He was extremely near and dear to us.” (Bobby W) 8 Jhelisa – OxygenOxygen DORADO – Tr1Marcus Reece Jr pno Greg Osby sx Landon Anderson dr Donna Hawkins bs Oteil Burbridge bs Rafael Pierra percAndersonRaw, dark, spiritually resonant & nostalgic soundscapes from music maverick Jhelisa collective.9 Christian McBride – BrouhahaQ Sessions MACK AVENUE Tr3Christian McBride bs Mike Stern gtr Marcus Strickland tnr Eric Harland drMcBrideChristian's bass on a funky electric tip feat some superb fusion guitar soloing from Mike Stern

Welcome to the latest Courtney Pine Global Podcast Bitesize Edition!  A coffee break's worth of cool jazzy vibes to wet your appetite for the full show.  Commercial free, and hand-picked by Courtney for a vibrant, and soulful listen!  This week the return of UK jazz lounge legend Matt Bianco, electric fusion from Christian McBride's bass & vocal samba meets salsa with DO'A! 1 Matt Bianco - Joy RideThe Essential Matt Bianco MATT ENT/Membran Tr4Mark Reilly vc Dave O'Higgins sx Martin Shaw tpt Sebastiaan De Krom dr Geoff Gascoyne bs Graham Harvey keys Elizabeth Troy vc Judith O'Higgins/Magnus Lindgren sx fl clReilly/LindgrenRetro-happiness all round with the return of jazz-poppers Matt Bianco on their 40th birthday feat delicious keys from Graham Harvey!To celebrate the 40th anniversary year of their original inception, the international jazz-pop phenomenon Matt Bianco have remixed and/or re-recorded thirty songs from their catalogue and included them on this brand new collection of re-imagined, re-loved essential classics. 2 Christian McBride – BrouhahaQ Sessions MACK AVENUE Tr3Christian McBride bs Mike Stern gtr Marcus Strickland tnr Eric Harland drMcBrideChristian's bass on a funky electric tip feat some superb fusion guitar soloing from Mike Stern. 3 DO'A - Flor de LisHigher Grounds OUTSIDE IN Tr1DO'A vc, Harold Lopez-Nussa pno, vc Mayquel Gonzalez tpt Julio Cesar Gonzalez bs Ruy Adrian Lopez-Nussa percDjavanDjavan's gorgeous samba Lily Flower taken for a salsa whirl by DO'A!DO'A is a vocalist, pianist, guitarist, composer and mathematician lauded for her emotional integrity and depth of musical expression, both original and arranged. Now, following her artist-in-residency at The Music Center at Strathmore, she steps forth to record her debut album higher grounds, due out July 15 on Outside in Music. A tribute to the interconnected nature of the human spirit, the record draws on DO'A's Albanian upbringing, combining elements of Albanian folk music with jazz, samba and Latin American rhythmic traditions to create a holistic expression of the artist's identity and passions. 

Courtney's playing refreshingly cool new jazzy vibes for you to work, rest and play to!  Jam-packed full of new releases and plenty of fun, including many of the artists introducing their own tracks! This wk fantastic LIVE jazz from Italy & France, funk fusion, cuban & Brazil lyricism, trio magic, classic James Brown, minimalism...these Fantastic Artists have So much to Say, listen TODAY folks!!1 Peter Erskine - Dear ChickLive in Italy FUZZY MUSIC Tr10Alan Pasqua pno Darek Oles bs Peter Erskine drErskine Recorded LIVE during the trio's first tour since the lockdown.  This set reflects the exhilaration found in eating GREAT pasta and playing in a beautiful concert hall! 2 Sefi Zisling – Older & WiserWelcome Sunset TRU-THOUGHTS Tr1Sefi Zisling tpt Yair Slutzki tb Shlomi Alon sx fl Idan Kupferberg perc Omri Shani bs Tom Bollig dr Noam Havkin keys Uzi Ramirez gtr Avner Kelmer vln Yogev Glusman vln Zisling/Havkin/Bollig/ShaniTel Aviv's top trumpeter Sefi Zisling evokes the sound of 70s jazz-funk on new release ‘Welcome Sunset'.   3 Gonzalo Rubalcaba & Aymee Nuviola – El ManiseroLive in Marciac 5Passion Tr8Gonzalo Rubalcaba pno Aymee Nuviola vcRodriguezCuba's most famous song lit with beauty LIVE by genius Gonzalo and Aymee!4 Samora Pinderhughes – MasculinityGrief ROPEADOPE Tr7Marcus Gilmore dr Brad Allen Williams gtr  Boom Bishop bs Clovis Nicolas bs Immanuel Wilkins Lucas Pino sx Elena Pinderhughes fl Argus Quartet str Nio Levon Jehbreal Jackson vc Pinderhughes pnoPinderhughesA heart-wrenching and fragile ballad from Samora yet inextricably tinged with hope in the hands of this incredible ensemble feat Immanuel Wilkins.5 Joyce – Descompassadamente 4'59Natureza FAROUT Tr4Joyce vc gtr Maricio Maestro vc gtr Buster Williams bs Nana Vasconcelos, Tutty Moreno perc Joe Farrell Ion Muniz fl Michael Brecker tnr Mike Mainieri vb Warren Bernhardt keys Claus Ogerman+orchMaestro/MorenoThis gorgeous lost album from 77 was going to be Joyce's international breakthrough release - finally here it is!6 Martha High – JamSoul Brother Where Art Thou? Vol 2 Ropeadope Keith Jenkins gtr Fred Wesley tb Hollie Farris tpt Waldo Weathers Jeff Watkins sx Fred Thomas bs Ron Laster gtr Erik Hargrove Robert ‘Mousey' Thompson dr George ‘Spike' Nealy perc BrownMiss Martha High was discovered by Godfather of Soul, James Brown, aged 18 in the mid '60's while singing with The Four Jewels at the world famous Apollo Theater in New York. 7 Tomasz & Rouhangeze – Planet 9Planet 9 SELF-RELEASE Tr1Tomasz Bura pno Rouhangeze Baichoo vc Mark Mondesir dr Laurence Cottle bsBura/BaichooMeditative sounds from London's mystic duo, circles of gorgeousness driven by subtle drum and bass...8 Lynne Arriale Trio – Sounds Like AmericaThe Lights Are Always On CHALLENGE Tr6Lynne Arriale pno E.J. Strickland dr Jasper Somsen bsArriale“There is always reason to believe in that light; the inherent goodness of people. It shines in those leaders who spoke truth to power and stood up for what is right. They changed the world, often jeopardizing their careers, and in some cases, their lives". 9 Joy Lapps – SerenaGirl in the Yard SELF -RELEASE Tr7Joy Lapps Stpan Colleen Allen cl Courtenay Frazer melodica Jeremy Ledbetter pno Elmer Ferrer gtrAndrew Stewart bs Larnell Lewis dr Rosendo Chendy Léon perc Elizabeth Rodríguez vln Magdelys Savigne percMusical threads from the Caribbean-Cuba-Argentina in this soaring song without words from Grammy nominated Joy. 10 Trypl – NodgeMusic Aid For Ukraine Tr11Ryan Quigley tpt Trevor Mires tb Paul Booth tn Alex Wilson pno Dimitris Christopoulos bs Davide Giovannini drMiresMusic Aid for Ukraine band Trypl featuring Alex Wilson's legendary cuban chops!   

Welcome to the latest Courtney Pine Global Podcast Bitesize Edition!  A coffee break's worth of cool jazzy vibes to wet your appetite for the full show.  Commercial free, and hand-picked by Courtney for a vibrant, and soulful listen!  This week 70's funk from Tel Aviv dance floors, Steelpan-Cuban-Argentinian melange, Scandi-style minimalism - Pause for Thought with us this week folks, and rest awhile in the rays of sunshine from Planet Earth's incredible music.  1 Sefi Zisling – Older & WiserWelcome Sunset TRU-THOUGHTS Tr1Sefi Zisling tpt Yair Slutzki tb Shlomi Alon sx fl Idan Kupferberg perc Omri Shani bs Tom Bollig dr Noam Havkin keys Uzi Ramirez gtr Avner Kelmer vln Yogev Glusman vln  Tel Aviv's top trumpeter Sefi Zisling evokes the sound of 70s jazz-funk on new release ‘Welcome Sunset'.  Sonic echoes of legends from the iconic era such as Roy Ayers, Gene Harris, Bobby Humphrey and Idris Muhammed can be heard, woven with the swagger instrumentation of Kool and the Gang.   2 Joy Lapps – Serena Girl in the Yard SELF -RELEASE Tr7Joy Lapps Stpan Colleen Allen cl Courtenay Frazer melodica Jeremy Ledbetter pno Elmer Ferrer gtrAndrew Stewart bs Larnell Lewis dr Rosendo Chendy Léon perc Elizabeth Rodríguez vln Magdelys Savigne perc Multi-modal artist and composer Joy Lapps issues Girl in the Yard, her fifth leader release and first full-length album exclusively featuring original music and arrangements. Informed by a vibrant palette of styles, Girl in the Yard, due out July 8,  pays tribute to the many women who have helped facilitate her mastery of the steelpan and supported her success in the steelband movement. “The process of composing and recording this album became an exploration of how I'm able to show up in the world because of the women, especially in my community, who have supported me,” says the Grammy-nominated instrumentalist. 3 Tomasz & Rouhangeze – Planet 9 10'25Planet 9 SELF-RELEASE Tr1Tomasz Bura pno Rouhangeze Baichoo vc Mark Mondesir dr Laurence Cottle bsBura/BaichooMeditative sounds from London's mystic duo, circles of gorgeousness driven by subtle drum and bass...   

Courtney's playing refreshingly cool new jazzy vibes for you to work, rest and play to! This week Tel Aviv guitar bop, meditative vocals & kora, free-funk fusion, Parisian bossa, nu-soul grooves, Brubeck swing, electronica, modern jazz trio: spread the word folks this music is sunshine for your soul!1. Ron Magril - It's The Cops Until Now UBUNTU Tr1Ron Magril gtr Avshalom Meidan pno Oren Hardy bs Ofri Nehemya drMagril1950's Hard Bop reimagined by Tel Aviv's Ron & crew - gorgeous!2. Alma Naidu - Hold On To Me Alma LEOPARD Tr2Alma Naidu vc, Simon Oslender keys, Claus Fischer bs, Wolfgang Haffner dr, Liselotte Östblom, Florian Stierstorfer, Ann-Katrin Naidu bvs arrNaiduMessage of hope from soulful Alma - beautiful meditative vocals from Germany.3. Omar Sosa - Drops of Sunrise Suba BENDIGEDIG Tr4Omar Sosa pno Seckou Keita kora Gustavo Ovalles perc(Sosa/Keita)Afro-Cuba meets Senegal Griot poetry - a prayerful hybrid of togetherness & grace.4. Sued Nandayapa Bergmann Saunders - The Lower Field While It Lasts ROPEADOPE Tr3Natalio Sued sx Gustavo Nandayapa dr Andrew Bergmann bs Bruce Saunders gtrBergmannNetherlands, Mexico, Argentina & US all involved in the creating of this brill free energy meets funky backbeats fest!5. Tierney Sutton – Triste Paris Sessions 2 Tr1Tierney Sutton vc Serge Merlaud gtr Kevin Axt bsJobim arr MerlaudA love story in music btw Tierney & Serge: Bossa in Paris - delicious! 6. Large Bottom Productions feat Von - Ugly Girl SELF RELEASEVon vc Marzuq Asanti bs Kevin Morissette keys Avreeayl Ra perc dr Nicole Mitchell fl Phil Seed gtrAsantiMellow soul vibes outta Chicago feat gorgeous flute from Nicole Mitchell.7. Dave Brubeck Trio - Swanee River Live From Vienna 1967 BRUBECK EDITIONS Tr3Dave Brubeck pno Joe Morello dr Eugene Wright bsFoster arr BrubeckBrubeck minus Desmond swingin hard with incredible bass chops from Eugene Wright! 8. Rebecca Vasmant - Anthropology Dance Yourself Free TRU-THOUGHTS Tr2Rebecca Vasmant mix Nadia Carveth vc Chris Greive tbVasmant/Carveth/Greive/Grey/KoorSoulful jazzy club beats from Glasgow's Rebecca + community9. Bobby Sparks II - Musical Diarrhoea Paranoia LEOPARD RECORDS Tr2Jason JT Thomas dr pt1 Mike (Black Dynamite) Mitchell dr pt2 Frank Moka perc Hadrian Feraud Mark Lettieri Mike Stern Dean Brown gtr Chris Potter tnr Bobby Sparks II keysSparksMasterpiece of super-sized lyrical fusion electronica10. Avishai Cohen Trio – Videogame Shifting Sands NAIVE/BELIEVE Tr9Avishai Cohen bs Elchin Shirinov pno Roni Kaspi dr(Cohen)Modern jazz trio democracy in action from idea-maker acclaimed bassist Avishai.

Welcome to the latest Courtney Pine Global Podcast Bitesize Edition!  A coffee break's worth of cool jazzy vibes to wet your appetite for the full show.  Commercial free, and hand-picked by Courtney for a vibrant, and soulful listen!  This week France via Belgium club beats, soul funk vocals from Dnessa Perry, Glasgow gospel-fied breakbeats - Courtney's on a mellow tip this week folks - autumn sundowner on tap - enjoy!!1. Nikitch & Kuna Maze - Sauce BrazilBack & Forth TRU-THOUGHTS Tr7Nicolas Morant, Edouard Gilbert, Pierre SpataroMorant/GilbertHouse and broken beat grooves from Nicolas Morant & Edouard Gilbert reaching out to the clubbing community with their jazz roots! 2. Bobby Sparks II – Forever Mine Paranoia LEOPARD RECORDS Tr6Dnessa Perry vc dNessa, Mack Perry Dezmond Perry dNair Perry bvs Bobby Sparks II keysSparks/Perry/Mayfield/UshryRetro soulified vocals from Dnessa Perry for Bobby Sparks' mammoth Paranoia project.3. Rebecca Vasmant – Broken Biscuits Dance Yourself Free TRU-THOUGHTS Tr4Rebecca Vasmant mix Nadya Albertsson vcVasmant/Albertsson/Stylianides/Koor/Willmore/PriceRebecca's on a mission to promote the wealth of talent in the Glasgow music scene and celebrate “That beautiful moment when every person in the club is united by the music”.

Courtney's playing refreshingly cool new jazzy vibes for you to work, rest and play to!  Jam-packed full of new releases and plenty of fun, including many of the artists introducing their own tracks!  1. Steven Bernstein & The Hot 9 - Little Dipper/Dippermouth BluesManifesto of Henryisms ROYAL POTATO FAMILY Tr5Steven Bernstein tpt John Medeski keys Curtis Fowlkes tb Charlie Burnham vln Doug Wieselman cl tnr Peter Apfelbaum sx Erik Lawrence bari Matt Munisteri gtr Brad Jones bs Donald Edwards drBernstein/OliverCrazy-hot super-cool reimaginings of Steven's inspired arrangements for brill New Orleans pianist Henry Butler + amazing John Medeski on keys - THE best way to start the show! 2. Carsten Dahl, Tim Hagans & Jukkis Uotila - Old VoyageA Beautiful Blue Moment STORYVILLE Tr1Carsten Dahl pno Tim Hagans tpt Johnny Åman bs Jukkis Uotila drDahlA musical encounter at Montmartre, Paris: 3 great evenings, where musical sparks flew in abundance.  The result is a once in a lifetime jazz voyage, so fasten your seatbelt and get ready for a ride! 3. John Minnock & Dave Liebman- SimplicitySimplicity DOT TIME Tr1John Minnock vc Mathis Picard pno Carlos Mena bs Dave Liebman sxDennis/BrentListening to John and Dave together feels like coming home!  Beautiful track folks – melt away!4. Chelsea Carmichael - All We Know Shabaka RemixAll We Know NATIVE REBEL Tr1Chelsea Carmichael tar David Okumu gtr Tom Herbert bs Edward Wakili-Hick drHutchings/Carmichael/Okumu/Herbert/Wakili-HickDark and cerebral remix from Shabaka Hutchings conjuring HeadHunters + Watermelons on Chelsea's latest EP! 5. Miguel Zenon – Tainos Y CaribesMúsica de Las Américas MIEL MUSIC Tr1Miguel Zenon sx Luis Perdomo pno Hans Glawischnig bs Henry Cole drZenonSebastián Robiou Lamarche's “Taínos y Caribes”, refers to the two major societies who inhabited the Caribbean prior to European colonization: “They were the two predominant societies but were very different: the Taínos were a more passive agricultural society while the Caribes were warriors who lived for conquest,” says Zenón, who captures the clashing of the societies in the interlocking rhythms of the piece. 6. Joy Lapps – FlyGirl in the Yard SELFRELEASE Tr12Joy Lapps stl pn Elmer Ferrer gtr Jeremy Ledbetter pno Larnell Lewis dr Andrew Stewart bs Gorgeous steel pan colours from grammy-nominated Joy - a gem of happiness!7. Florian Hoefner Trio - Shifting Bassline SyndromeDesert Bloom ALMA  Tr4Florian Hoefner pno Andrew Downing bs Nick Fraser drHoefnerIn some parts of the desert the rain doesn't fall for up to 10 years.  But when the rain does come, the colours explode - lush sand stories from this exceptional trio! 8. Keith Oxman - Joshua Fought The Battle Against Trump & CoThis One's For Joey CAPRI Tr3Keith Oxman tnr Jeff Jenkins pno Mark Simon bs Todd Reid drOxmanWhen Keith learned his former student bassist Joey Pearlman had tragically passed away in 2021 aged 24, he decided to create a tribute to the brilliant young man who'd already earned a place on the NYC scene. 9. Curtis Stigers - Swinging Down at 10th & MainThis Life EMARCY Tr10Curtis Stigers vc sx John“Scrapper”Sneider tpt Matthew Fries keys Cliff Schmitt bs Keith Hall drStigersCurtis givin major joyful props to the mighty Gene Harris & his legendary Tuesday night Boise jam session!

Welcome to the latest Courtney Pine Global Podcast Bitesize Edition!  A coffee break's worth of cool jazzy vibes to wet your appetite for the full show.  Commercial free, and hand-picked by Courtney for a vibrant, and soulful listen!  This week remix UK beats, hot New Orleans contemporary Trad and joyous vocal swing - take 10 folks and learn something new today!!1          Chelsea Carmichael - All We Know Shabaka Hutchings Remix 6'33All We Know EP NATIVE REBEL Tr 1Chelsea Carmichael, Tenor Saxophone David Okumu, Guitar Tom Herbert, Double BassEdward Wakili-Hick, Drum Set (Hutchings/Carmichael/Okumu/Herbert/Wakili-Hick) 2       Steven Bernstein & The Hot 9 - Little Dipper/Dippermouth Blues 7'16Manifesto of Henryisms (Community Music, Vol 3) ROYAL POTATO FAMILY Tr 5Steven Bernstein tpt John Medeski keys Curtis Fowlkes tb Charlie Burnham vln Doug Wieselman cl tnrPeter Apfelbaum sx Erik Lawrence bari Matt Munisteri gtr Brad Jones bs Donald Edwards drBernstein/Oliver  3        Curtis Stigers - Swinging Down on 10th & Main                                7'41This Life EMARCY Tr 10Curtis Stigers vc sx John“Scrapper”Sneider tpt Matthew Fries keysCliff Schmitt bs Keith Hall drStigers    

Courtney's playing refreshingly cool new jazzy vibes for you to work, rest and play to!  Jam-packed full of new releases and plenty of fun, including many of the artists introducing their own tracks!  This week: swingin jazz fundamentals, summer nu-soul, bluegrass guitar, progressive fusion, musica italiana, vocal swing, South African Malaysian grooves and blues - prepare your ears folks it's another blinder from the one and only Courtney Pine!!1 Steve Davis – Encouragement 4'39Bluesthetic SMOKE SESSIONS Tr 1Steve Davis tb Geoffrey Keezer pno Christian McBride bs Willie Jones III dr Peter Bernstein gtr Steve Nelson vbsDavisAmazing live jazz captured again by NYC's fab Smoke Sessions: check the incredible lineup, close your eyes and you're there!!2 Grant Stewart – Bearcat 6'34Lighting of the Lamps CELLAR MUSIC GROUP Tr 7Grant Stewart tr Bruce Harris tpt David Wong bs Tardo Hammer pno Phil Stewart drJordanWhat a beautiful big-hearted sound from Grant's tenor!  Clifford Jordan blues style swing recorded in the legendary Van Gelder studio and you can hear it! 3 Reuben James – What U Need 3'36Tunnel Vision RUFIO RECORDS  Tr 7Reuben James dr bass gtr fxs Gareth Lockrane fl Reuben James vox / keys Ric Wilson vox Vanessa Butler bvsJames Lush flute from Gareth Lockrane on this cool summer mix from Birmingham's own Reuben James!“I'd just got married, I was in a happy place and the whole thing was improvised in the moment...a lot of songs come from pain, but this one comes from a lot of joy. It was a big vibe for me. I was just in a moment of bliss.” 4 John Scofield - Not Fade Away 5'43John Scofield ECM Tr10John Scofield gtrHardin/Petty  “A Buddy Holly song.  Phil Lesh of the Grateful Dead has invited me to play with him many times, playing mostly Dead tunes.  He played this one every night I think.  It's got that Bo Diddley beat.  If you don't know by now, rock'n'roll is here to stay!” JS5 Dan Schnelle - Unknown Territory 6'24Shine Thru OUTSIDE IN Tr 1Josh Nelson pno Jeff Babko keys Anthony Wilson gtr David Binney alto Alex Boneham bs Dan Schnelle drD SchnelleExciting 1st full length album from Dan one of LA's top session drummers: heaps of stunning energy with crazy cool keys touches from Jeff Babko - lovin this track!6 Moonchild - What you Wanted (Kiefer Remix) 3'26Starfruit TRU THOUGHTS Tr 9Amber Navran, Max Bryk, Andris Mattson Kiefer ShackelfordNavran/Bryk/Mattson/Shackelford/ KrstajicSoulful goodness to start your day right every single morning from LA trio Moonchild - lush grooves and nice keys!!  7 Tommaso Moretti – Italiano in America 7'54Inside Out BACE RECORDS Tr1Tommaso Moretti dr Ben Dillinger bs Jake Wark sx Edinho Gerber gtr MorettiVintage Musica Italiana fused with Chicago jazz from Italian drummer Tommaso with beautiful guitar soloing from Edinho! 8 Robin McKelle - I Must Have That Man 5'13I Must Have That Man SELF-RELEASE - Tr 1Aaron Goldberg pno Peter Slavov bs Mark McLean drMcHugh/FieldsGreat to have female songwriter Dorothy Fields on the episode.  Fast happenin' swing from the brilliant Robin and band, and fantastic piano solo from Aaron.   9 Simeon Davis group - Seven Come Wednesday 10'39Of Narratives and Nocturnes OUTSIDE IN MUSIC Tr 2Simeon Davis sx fl Tyler Thomas, Rachel Azbell vc Jonathan Shier tpt fl Maria Wellmann Alex Hand gtrHolly Holt keys Jake Chaffee bs Josh Parker dr Maxima Santana tb Jess Meadoer vn Aramis Fernandez percS DavisHypnotic South African/Malaysian Grooves from Cape Town to get you on your feet! 10 Jacob Garchik - Pastiche 4'47Assembly SELF RELEASE Tr 2Jacob Garchik tb Sam Newsome sx Jacob Sacks pno Thomas Morgan bs Dan Weiss drGarchik/ Hogoe Publishing ASCAPSoft blues centre hidden inside a hard swing shell from multi-talented Jacob who arranges for Kronos Quartet, Anne Sofie von Otter, Kd Lang, and plays with Lee Konitz, Steve Swallow + Mary Halvorson.      

Welcome to the latest Courtney Pine Global Podcast Bitesize Edition!  A coffee break's worth of cool jazzy vibes to wet your appetite for the full show.  Commercial free, and hand-picked by Courtney for a vibrant, and soulful listen!  This week amazing sax soloing from Leo Richardson, summer soft groovin' from Reuben James and NYC's best swingin us hard to the end courtesy of Steve Davis!  This music is ALWAYS the answer folks and it's happenin here, every single week!1.  Leo Richardson – Move 7'06Music Aid for Ukraine UBUNTU  Tr9Leo Richardson tr Rick Simpson pno Tim Thornton bs Ed Richardson drL Richardson, T Thornton, E Richardson/UbuntuRising star Leo channeling Coltrane on some modal grooves - more fantastic music from Ubuntu's Music Aid for Ukraine - please support this important cause!  2.  Reuben James - I Got What You Need 3'36Tunnel Vision RUFIO RECORDS Tr7Reuben James dr bs gtr fxs Gareth Lockrane fl Reuben James vox keys Ric Wilson vox Vanessa Butler bvsReuben JamesLush flute from Gareth Lockrane on this cool summer mix from Birmingham's own Reuben James!“I'd just got married, I was in a happy place and the whole thing was improvised in the moment...a lot of songs come from pain, but this one comes from a lot of joy. It was a big vibe for me. I was just in a moment of bliss.” 3.  Steve Davis – A Star for Chick 6'10Bluesthetic SMOKE SESSIONS Tr10Steve Davis tb Geoffrey Keezer pno Christian McBride bs Willie Jones III dr Peter Bernstein gtr Steve Nelson vbsDavisAmazing live jazz captured again by NYC's fab Smoke Sessions: check the incredible lineup, close your eyes and you're there!!One of the most acclaimed trombonists of his generation, Steve Davis has been a member of some of jazz's premiere ensembles: Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, Chick Corea's Origins, the Jackie McLean Sextet, Benny Golson's New Jazztet, the Christian McBride Big Band, and the all-star collective One For All.  

Courtney's playing refreshingly cool new jazzy vibes for you to work, rest and play to!  Jam-packed full of new releases and plenty of fun, including many of the artists introducing their own tracks!  This week we're doing some serious globe trotting!  Copenhagen swing, Cadiz Flamenco, NYC hot vocals, Zulu-inspired meditations, Norwegian folk-jazz, American song-book classic, genius big-band - pack your case folks cause this is truly a sonic journey to remember!1 Gábor Bolla - Monkey Donkey 7'53On The Move SUNDANCE Tr1Gábor Bolla sx Robert Lakatos pno Daniel Franck bs Billy Drummond dr(Bolla)Hungarian sax player Gábor Bolla hailing from Copenhagen & swingin us into action this week with a tribute to Monk and Kirk Lightesy feat fab Billy Drummond!2 Matthew Muneses - Revolution & Liberation 6'31Noli me Tangere NEXT LEVEL Tr7Matthew Muneses/Miguel Zenon sx Stu Mindeman pno Clark Sommers bs Dana Hall dr(Muneses)Post-colonial Philippines explored in music by Filipino Sax player Matthew and feat Miguel Zenon who's coming up in Ep 19 of the Global Podcast! 3 Oscar Penas - El Ronqueo 3'09Almadraba MUSIKOZ Tr7Oscar Penas gtr Marta Sanchez keys Pablo Aslan bs Richie Barshav perc Harlem Quartet(Penas)"From the fishermen of Cadiz, who have been casting their nets into the Mediterranean for generations", came the inspiration for these graceful Flamenco flavoured melodies!4 High Pulp: Kamishinjo feat Jacob Mann 3'21 Pursuit of Ends ANTI-RECORDS Tr7Bobby Granfelt dr perc Rob Homan keys Antoine Martel keys/gtr Andrew Morrill alto Victory Nguyen fl sx tpt Scott Rixon bs gtr feat Jacob Mann synth Jerome Smith tb(High Pulp arr Giroux)Seattle-based Jazz collective High Pulp featuring keyboard wizard Jacob Mann and a nod to cult producer David Axelrod!5 Jeremy Siskind - New York City 4'15Songs of Rebirth OUTSIDE IN MUSIC Tr10Jeremy Siskind pno Nancy Harms vc Lucas Pino sx (The Housewarming Project)(Siskind/Vonnegut)Styled from a passage in Kurt Vonnegut's novel Bluebeard...there's a faith in moving to New York which reflects a dedication to pursuing something important, something big, something earth-shaking.  6 Ryan Keberle's Collectiv do Brasil - Aqui, Oh! 6'25Sonhos da Esquina ALTERNATE SIDE Tr6Ryan Keberle tb Felipe Silveira pno Thiago Alves bs Paulinho Vicente dr(Horta/Brant)Gorgeous Trombone on a love poem to Brazil from Ryan Keberle!  7 Nduduzo Makhathini - Senze'Nina? 5'49 In the Spirit of Ntu BLUENOTE Tr9Nduduzo Makhathini pno Linda Sikhakhane sx Robin Fassie Kock tpt Dylan Tabisher vb Stephen de Souza bs Gontse Makhene perc Dane Paris dr(Makathini)"Ntu is a creative force that seeks to lead us to remember our essence.”  Meditative sounds from exciting young South African musicians & visionary Makathini.8 Espen Eriksen Trio - Suburban Folk Song 9'30In The Mountains RUNE GRAMMOFON Tr3Espen Eriksen pno Lars Tormod Jenset bs Andreas Bye dr(Eriksen)Is there such a thing as Suburban folk music?  There is now!  Recorded live at Oslo Jazz Fest 2020, trio magic from Norway!9 Callum Au/Claire Martin - The Folks Who Live on the Hill 3'39Songs & Stories STUNT - Tr4Callum Au pno Claire Martin vc Callam Au Orchestra feat Bozidar Vukotic cl Rob Barron pno(Kern/Hammerstein II arr Au)Claire's favourite track from this gorgeous album.  What a vocal and what an arrangement - endless love!10 Ben Markley Big Band/Ari Hoenig - Birdless 9'48Ari's Funhouse OA2 Tr1Soloists: Ben Markley pno Wil Swindler sx Steve Kovalcheck gtr Ari Hoenig drHoenig arr MarkleyGenius boppin big band conversations from Ben Markley to head us out this week!         

Welcome to the latest Courtney Pine Global Podcast Bitesize Edition!  A coffee break's worth of cool jazzy vibes to wet your appetite for the full show.  Commercial free, and hand-picked by Courtney for a vibrant, and soulful listen!  This week Filipino tension and release from Matthew Muneses, Japan-inspired beats from High Pulp and a Brazilian love story with Ryan Keberle...so many countries, so many musical stories here on Planet Earth and Courtney Pine's giving you an OUTSTANDING anthology WEEKLY on the Global Podcast!  Savour this delicious Bitesize folks and leave us a friendly review!1 Matthew Muñeses - Revolution and Liberation 6'31Noli me Tángere NEXT LEVEL Tr 7Matthew Muñeses/Miguel Zenon sx Stu Mindeman pno Clark Sommers bs Dana Hall drMunesesPost-colonial Philippines explored in music by Filipino Sax player Matthew and feat Miguel Zenon who's coming up in Ep 19 of the Global Podcast! With the release of his sophomore album, Noli Me Tángere saxophonist, composer and educator Matthew Muñeses magnifies the revolution in the Philippines on an impassioned and vigorous set of original compositions. Due out June 3, 2022 via Next Level, Noli Me Tángere is an auditory exploration of the half-Filipino bandleader's heritage as he pays tribute to the late 19th-century Philippine national hero José Rizal. 2 High Pulp: Kamishinjo feat Jacob Mann 3'21Pursuit of Ends ANTI-RECORDS Tr 7Bobby Granfelt dr perc Rob Homan keys Antoine Martel keys/gtrAndrew Morrill alto Victory Nguyen fl sx tpt Scott Rixon bs gtrFeat Jacob Mann synth Jerome Smith tb(High Pulp)“Kamishinjo is a neighbourhood in Osaka, Japan where Antoine [Martel, keyboardist] and myself spent a good amount of time in 2019,” explains drummer Bobby Granfelt. "Working with Jacob was a dream. He sent over a handful of solo takes on his Juno 106 and I was genuinely inspired by their lyricism and originality. The horn writing at the end of the tune is also a nod to David Axelrod, who is one of our biggest influences.”3 Ryan Keberle's Collectiv do Brasil – Aqui, Oh! 6'25Sonhos da Esquina Tr 6Ryan Keberle tb Felipe Silveira pno Thiago Alves bs Paulinho Vicente dr(Horta/Brant)Gorgeous Trombone on a love poem to Brazil from Ryan Keberle!In 2017 Keberle took time off from his duties directing the music program at Hunter College to travel to Brasil. While in São Paulo he met three leading –and rather busy –paulista musicians: pianist Felipe Silveira, bassist Tiago Alves and drummer and percussion colourist Paulinho Vicente. The trio and Keberle became instant soulmates, sharing a deep love for Brasil's sophisticated music tradition, represented by Ivan Lins, Edu Lobo, Toninho Horta and Milton Nascimento, and also a love for American jazz. It wasn't long before Keberle and the Brasilian trio became firmly entrenched as the quartet that was to become Collectiv do Brasil.  

Courtney's playing refreshingly cool new jazzy vibes for you to work, rest and play to!  Jam-packed full of new releases and plenty of fun, including many of the artists introducing their own tracks!  This week we've got Canadian drums, Spanish jazz trio, Brazil samba beats, Egyptian vibes, Icelandic vocals, Norwegian piano jazz, USA free-funk - the beat goes on folks & Courtney's got this one in the bag JUST FOR YOU!!1 Anthony Fung - Flashpoint (Revisited) 6'14What Does it Mean to Be Free? SELF-RELEASE Tr4Anthony Fung dr David Binney alto Luca Mendoza pno(Fung)Student of Danilo Perez & Herbie Hancock, Anthony's kicking' off proceedings this wk with wonderful David Binney on alto.  "To be free is to break the self-imposed fortress, to let go and have faith".2 Manel Fortia - Circular 8'16Desparater SELF-RELEASE Tr2Manel Fortia bs Marco Mezquida pno Raphael Pannier dr(Fortia)"Desperate is a gorgeous declaration of emancipation from the assumptions that sometimes are erroneously made about Spanish jazz.  This is fresh thinking and beautiful playing...Manel's bass sound is huge and fluid & his bandmates are almost telepathic in their interaction with it". (Arturo O'Farrill)3 Erik Friedlander - The Fire in You 3'24A Queen's Firefly SKIPSTONE Tr8Erik Friedlander cl The Throw ft Uri Caine pno Mark Helias bs Ches Smith dr(Friedlander)Sounds from NYC's downtown scene - electric cello, Uri Caine swingin' hard, Mark Helias' soulful bass: this fantastic track combines folk energy with fiery jazz..4 Flora Purim - If You Will 4'10If You Will STRUT Tr1Flora Purim vc Dave Sartori pno Thiago Duarte bs Endrigo Bettega dr Airto Moreira perc(G Duke arr Mutti)Brazil's golden couple Flora & Airto on a feel good George Duke groove - need we say more!  Gorgeous new album with happiness on tap.5 Rudresh Mahanthappa - Animal Crossing: New Horizons Theme 6'08Animal Crossing WHIRLWIND Tr1Rudresh Mahanthappa sx Francois Moutin bs Rudy Royston dr(Totaka)Who wasn't playing Animal Crossing in Lockdown?  Wildly popular vid game given a genius jazz lick by the incredible Rudresh + trio.  You'll be humming this one non-stop!6 Sun Ra Arkestra - Dawn 12'19Sun Ra Meets Salah Ragab in Egypt 1983 STRUT Tr2Sun Ra keys Salah Ragab congas John Gilmore tnr Marshall Allen, Danny Thompson alto Leroy Taylor bs cl James Jackson bss Tyron Hill tb Eric Walker, Chris Henderson, Claude Broche dr(Ragb)"My music demonstrates infinity.  Most people can't comprehend that" (Sun Ra).  The historic moment the Arkestra met Salah Ragab in Cairo 1983 - amazing release from Strut with new photos, incredible liner notes - go check!7 Anna Greta - The Tunnel 3'06Nightjar in the Northern Sky ACT Tr4Anna Greta vc Skuli Sverrisson bs Einar Scheving dr Hilmar Jensson gtr Sigurour Flosason sx Johan Tengholm bs Ragnheiour Grondal bv(Gretas/Creeley)The new sound of Nordic jazz! Beautiful Icelandic melodies from Anna - multi-award winning rising star!8 Johan Lindvall Trio - Give Up 4'16This is Not About You JAZZLAND Tr2Johan Lindvall pno Adrian Myhr bs Andreas Skar Winther dr(Lindvall)We just love hearing jazz with a Nordic accent - really feelin this swingin groove from Johan + crew!9 Bright Dog Red - On the Avenue 4'13Under the Porch ROPEADOPE Tr2Joe Pignato dr perc Tim Lefebvre bs Eric Person sx fl Mike LaBombard tar fx Cody Davies sounds Matt Coonan vc(Bright Dog Red)Free-form jazz, rock, funk, hip-hop all thrown in the pot for this "part Ornette Coleman/Lounge Lizards/A Tribe Called Quest" sound-fest!10 Lettuce - Gravy Train 4'39Unify ROUND HILL RECORDS Tr11Adam Deitch dr Ryan Zoidis sx Adam 'Shmeeans' Smirnoff gtr Erick 'Jesus' Coomes bs Nigel Hall keys vc Eric 'Benny' Bloom tpt(Clark/Kobalt arr Deitch/Daniels/Zoidis)Let Boston's Lettuce teleport you to a funky galaxy, far, far away, where all life co-exists as one in peace, love, harmony...and music!