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After WWE made the rather bold decision to split all their good and bad matches from WrestleMania onto separate nights, it felt like there was a bit of course correction happening with Backlash – an event that we both thought was better than expected. Since then, it's been mostly, to quote the great Jim Cornette, the drizzling shits. So rather than spend another episode just complaining about it, we decided to become an active participant and tell you how we would being doing things. So we're fantasy booking the wrestling season following Mania through SummerSlam in this, episode 250, Fantastical Booking! FULL VIDEO EPISODES! That's right folks, you can see our bright smiling idiotic faces in full color on our YouTube channel. Full episodes available as well as clips. ...AND ANOTHER THING: The Man They Call Tim suggests listening to Men At Work's 1981 album "Business As Usual" Uncle Todd suggests listening to John Coltrane's 1964 album "Coltrane's Sound" FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIAL MEDIAS: Facebook - http://facebook.com/freerangeidiocy Instagram - http://instagram.com/freerangeidiocy YouTube - http://youtube.com/@freerangeidiocy
Playlist: Arthur Blythe - Lenox Avenue BreakdownJames Blood Ulmer - In Time / MankindJames Blood Ulmer, Ornette Coleman - Tales Of Captain Black / Moons ShineJames Blood Ulmer, George Adams - Song Number OneJames Blood Ulmer - LayoutReg Schwager - What News
Podcast Jazztime 724 – 09.06.26 Diese Sendung hat Andreas Pasternack zusammengestellt. Das LIVE-Anspiel diesmal ist: “Mr. P.C.“ “ – 1959 komponiert von John Coltrane. Folgende Titel sind zu hören : 1. Hazel's Hips – Oscar Brown Jr. & NDR Bigband 3:53 2. Minor Blues – The Rosenberg Trio 2:58 3. Body ans Soul – Ella Fitzgerald & Tommy Flanegan Trio 4:46 4. Mas que nada – Sergio Mendes & Brasil'66 2:38 5. Everything has changed – Trijntje Oosterhuis 3:22 6. West End Blues – Louis Armstrong & His Hot Five 3:15 7. Das Beste was es gibt – Stefan Gwildis & NDR Bigband 8. Mr. P.C. – Lambert, Hendricks & Ross 3:20 9. The Dream – David Sanborn 5:03 10. Save your Love for me – Till Brönner & Bob James 5:27 Für Titelwünsche und Anregungen schreiben Sie gern an: jazztime.mv@ndr.de Keep Swingin' !!!
durée : 00:58:51 - par : Nicolas Pommaret - Le pianiste et compositeur Emmet Cohen sort “Universal Truth”, son 4e album chez Mack Avenue. Enregistré pour célébrer le centenaire de Miles Davis et John Coltrane, il rend hommage à ses prédécesseurs en perpétuant leur esprit de quête personnelle et spirituelle à travers son style unique. - réalisation : Emmanuelle Lacaze, Gaspard Laloum Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France
Miles Davis and John Coltrane made some of the most beloved jazz recordings during a collaboration that began in the mid-1950's. Both artists would have celebrated their 100th birthdays this year. STLPR's Jeremy Goodwin has the story of a tribute concert in St. Louis this weekend.
Playlist: Sonny Rollins - Four / Woody'N YouSonny Rollins - Sonnymoon For Two / Strivers RowSonny Rollins, John Coltrane - Tenor Madness / Paul's PalSonny Rollins - Bird Medley [excerpt]
Welcome to faustforward ep. 26 Playlist YOSHIZAWA – For Tomomi Super Jet Kinoko – Theme from Kinoko Deuter – Der Turm/Fuchtpunkt SCAM - Mentally Gone Underworld – Beautiful Burnout Ed O'Brien – Teachers Les Rallizes Denudes – The Night, Assassin's Night Super Jet Kinoko – Ikkozutsu (Sjk Remix) SYOT – Moments Arooj Aftab – Mohabbat Sunn O))) – Everett Moses Cerys Hafana – Angel Wolfgang Dauner – Ich wolte sein eine Landschaft Robert Fripp & Brian Eno – The Heavenly Music Corporation I Keith Jarrett – Koeln Jan 24 1975 Pt. II (Live) David Shea – The Morning I Awoke Miles Davis – All Blues (feat: John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley & Bill Evans)
Playlist: Duke of Iron: Sonny Rollins – tenorsaxofoon, Clifton Anderson – trombone, Mark Soskin – piano, Jerome Harris – basgitaar, Marvin Smith – drums St. Thomas: Sonny Rollins – tenorsaxofoon, Tommy Flanagan – piano, Doug Watkins – bas, Max Roach – drums You Don’t Know What Love Is: Sonny Rollins – tenorsaxofoon, Tommy Flanagan – piano, Doug Watkins – bas, Max Roach – drums Tenor Madness: Sonny Rollins – tenorsaxofoon, John Coltrane – tenorsaxofoon, Red Garland – piano, Paul Chambers – bas, Philly Joe Jones – drums Valse Hot: Sonny Rollins – tenorsaxofoon, Clifford Brown – trompet, Richie Powell – piano, George Morrow – bas, Max Roach – drums God Bless The Child: Sonny Rollins – tenorsaxofoon, Jim Hall – gitaar, Bob Cranshaw – bas, Ben Riley – drums Blue Room (opgenomen in VARA Studio 5 in Hilversum): Sonny Rollins – tenorsaxofoon, Han Bennink – drums, Ruud Jacobs – bas Sonny Rollins: een leven gewijd aan groei, vrijheid en klank Sonny Rollins, geboren als Theodore Walter Rollins op 7 september 1930 in New York, behoort tot de grootste saxofonisten uit de jazzgeschiedenis. Zijn leven en werk getuigen van een uitzonderlijke artistieke nieuwsgierigheid, discipline en een onuitputtelijke drang tot vernieuwing. Met zijn krachtige tenor-sound en improvisatietalent heeft hij generaties muzikanten geïnspireerd. Rollins groeide op in Harlem, een broedplaats van jazz en cultuur. Al op jonge leeftijd raakte hij gefascineerd door muziek, onder invloed van grootheden als Coleman Hawkins en Lester Young. In de jaren vijftig brak hij door met opnames als Saxophone Colossus (1956), waarop zijn virtuositeit en speelse improvisaties duidelijk hoorbaar zijn. Zijn composities, zoals “St. Thomas”, combineren Caribische invloeden met swing en laten zien hoe veelzijdig hij was. Wat Rollins bijzonder maakt, is niet alleen zijn technische beheersing, maar ook zijn filosofische benadering van muziek. Hij beschouwde jazz als een vorm van persoonlijke expressie en spirituele ontwikkeling. Dit blijkt onder meer uit zijn beroemde “bridge sabbatical” eind jaren vijftig, waarin hij zich tijdelijk terugtrok van het podium om intensief te oefenen op de Williamsburg Bridge in New York. Deze periode van zelfreflectie versterkte zijn geluid en zijn vertrouwen als artiest. In de jaren zestig en zeventig experimenteerde Rollins met nieuwe stijlen en invloeden, waaronder free jazz en wereldmuziek. Zijn open houding tegenover verandering hield zijn muziek fris en relevant. Albums als The Bridge (1962) markeren zijn terugkeer na stilte en tonen een rijpere, diepgaandere muzikale stem. Naast zijn muzikale prestaties staat Rollins bekend om zijn integriteit en toewijding. Hij sprak zich uit voor burgerrechten en bleef trouw aan zijn eigen artistieke visie, ongeacht commerciële druk. Deze onafhankelijkheid maakt hem tot een voorbeeld van creatieve vrijheid. Zijn carrière, die meer dan zes decennia omspant, leverde hem talloze onderscheidingen op, waaronder een Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Toch bleef hij bescheiden en gericht op groei. Zelfs op latere leeftijd benadrukte hij dat hij zichzelf nog steeds als leerling zag. Sonny Rollins' nalatenschap is er een van moed, discipline en liefde voor muziek. Zijn levensverhaal laat zien dat ware grootheid ligt in voortdurende ontwikkeling en het durven volgen van je eigen pad. Met zijn warme, expressieve klank en positieve energie blijft hij een bron van inspiratie voor muziekliefhebbers wereldwijd.
Sonny Rollins passed away this week at 95. Jazz pianists Peter and Adam are listening through the recordings that defined his career and made him one of the most influential musicians in jazz history. From his earliest bebop tunes to Saxophone Colossus to A Night at the Village Vanguard, they trace the arc of a player who kept raising the bar on himself even when the rest of the world thought he'd already cleared it. Plus - they talk through the legendary Williamsburg Bridge sabbatical: two years of practicing up to 16 hours a day.------------------------------About You'll Hear It:In this popular music series, Adam and Peter break down the greatest albums of all time. Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Joni Mitchell, D'Angelo: Jazz is the foundation of the most GENIUS music in recent history. These seasoned jazz pianists bring their deep musical knowledge to every joyful episode to help you hear the hidden qualities that make music AMAZING. You'll never hear music the same way again.00:00 Sonny Rollins (1930-2026)00:37 Celebrating Sonny Rollins: Opening Tribute04:54 Sonny as the Bridge Between Bebop Generations05:57 "Autobahn" 09:47 "Pent-Up House" 12:56 "I'll Remember April" 16:10 "Oleo" 17:32 "Tenor Madness" 19:32 "More Than You Know" 21:19 "The Way You Look Tonight" 22:51 "Bemsha Swing" with Clark Terry24:00 Is Sonny Rollins the Most Influential Tenor Saxophone Player of All Time?28:01 "St. Thomas" from Saxophone Colossus34:40 "I'm an Old Cowhand" from Way Out West36:14 "A Night at the Village Vanguard" (Afternoon Set)39:00 "Wonderful! Wonderful!" 40:50 The Williamsburg Bridge Sabbatical44:04 "Without a Song" 46:29 Later Career: 1970s - 201249:13 "Blue Seven"
Playlist: Sonny Rollins - Blue Room / I KnowSonny Rollins - The Stopper / No MoeSonny Rollins - St. Thomas / Strode Rode / Blue 7Alain Trudel - Blue Monk
J'espère que vous aimez le saxophone ! A l'occasion de la présence de l'excellent JOHN HELLIWELL, LE saxophoniste de SUPERTRAMP durant tout ce week-end à Blain (44) dans le cadre du festival MOVIES ON THE ROCKS, la 1ère partie de ce numéro est consacré au Maître de Cérémonie des super clochards. Sans doute l'ultime occasion de voir cette légende dans la région ! A L'origine de ce festival, le nantais ALAN SIMON entre autres cordes à son arc, auteur-compositeur et réalisateur. Donc bien légitime pour organiser cet évènement alliant 7ème Art et rock ! L'occasion de vous faire quelques toiles (dès ce vendredi soir avec "Woodstock") et d'assister à des concerts, notamment de notre John et son "Big Tramp" qui reprendra les grands standards de Supertramp à la sauce jazz, mais aussi CALI et pour la fin en apothéose dimanche soir : Excalibur, le fameux concert mythique (5 albums au compteur depuis sa création par Alan en 1998, qui a réuni autour de la Table Ronde un grand nombre de Ladies et Chevaliers souvent issus de la scène progressive et souvent entendus dans cette émission ! ). Durant la première demi-heure de cet épisode d'Amarok on retrouve donc John et son instrument sur un extrait live (histoire de vous mettre dans l'ambiance ! ) de SUPERTRAMP, le fameux enregistrement au Pavillon de Paris en 1979 avec un titre vocalement interprété par le regretté Rick Davies, le co-fondateur de la formation qui nous a quittés il y a quelques mois (je vous renvoie au replay du numéro d'Amarok du 11/09/2025, 2ème numéro de la saison qui lui était en grande partie consacrée.). Puis John avec sa formation jazz pour une reprise du répertoire de ses anciens collègues sur l'album "JOHN HELLIWELL' Supertramp Big Tramp" paru l'année dernière. Depuis plusieurs années, John se produit et sort des albums de jazz, avec un son tout à son image sereine, flegmatique à l'anglaise et pour l'avoir rencontré à quelques reprises, charmant et accessible. Bref, il ressemble à sa façon de jouer ! Je ne pouvais pas évoquer ce festival organisé par ALAN SIMON et qui se terminera dimanche soir par des extraits de sa fameuse saga Excalibur, sans vous en proposer un bel exemple ! J'ai choisi un titre issu de l'album le plus récent de l'épopée, le volume V : "Moves, Cry, Act, Clash!" sorti en 2021. Sur cet extrait, John, of course, mais aussi Jesse Siebenberg au chant (le fils du batteur de Supertramp Bob Siebenberg et qui avait rejoint le groupe aux côtés de son père il y a quelques années). Enfin, le magicien de la six cordes , ex-Genesis : STEVE HACKETT himself ! Cette première partie se termine avec PINK FLOYD, dont le guitariste David Gilmour avait été invité sur le titre éponyme de l'album "Brother Where You Bound" de Supertramp paru en 1985. Une fresque déjà incroyable mais que Gilmour avait sublimée ! Le nouveau patron du Floyd invitera à son tour John pour le nouvel album du Floyd "A Momentary Lapse Of Reason" en 1987 et qu'on retrouve donc encore ici. A notez pour l'anecdote que ces deux albums évoqués sont particuliers pour chaque groupe : premier disque sans Roger Hodgon pour l'un et sans Roger Waters pour l'autre … Laissons John reprendre son souffle pour le festival de Blain. Mais le dernier titre de cette première partie de l'émission est encore du PINK FLOYD (veinards ! ). Cela dit j'aurais préféré me passer d'avoir à rendre cet hommage. En effet, vendredi dernier, le 22 mai, Dick Parry s'en est allé… Les fans du Floyd savent la contribution que ce saxophoniste a pu apporter sur quelques uns de leurs albums et concerts des 70's : "Dark Side Of The Moon", "Wish You Were Here" et son retour sur l'album "The Divison Bell" en 1994 ainsi que sur le live consécutif "Pulse". J'ai eu la chance d'assister à l'un de ces concerts de 1994, quoi qu'on en dise sur le Floyd post-Waters, c'était fabuleux ! Et puis pour clore cette partie saxo de l'émission, sachez qu'un grand musicien nous a quittés cette semaine : SONNY Rollins (qui s'était illustré aux côtés et entre autres de Miles Davis, Charlie Parker ou encre John Coltrane, nous a quitté ce lundi à l'âge vénérable de 95 ans (le souffle ça conserve !) Pour la seconde partie de l'émission, on commence avec une plongée les 70's avec CAMEL, vu les températures, voilà un groupe de circonstances, hydratez vous !! A ces fins, je vous ai choisi un extrait de "Rain Dances" de 1977 et l'occasion d'évoquer encore un peu l'instrument guest de la 1ère partie de l'émission puisque cet album est marqué par l'arrivée de Mel Collins au saxo, qui pour expérience sur son CV, peut s'enorgueillir d'y inscrire King Crimson. Collins qu'on retrouvera notamment chez Alan Parsons Project dans les 80's et qui surtout sera demandé par tous les plus grands. On le retrouvera alors dans une liste de collaborations plus grandes que mon bras, et pourtant j'ai le bras long !! L'exploration de l'excellent "Out Of Step" des non moins talentueux ESTHESIS se poursuit avec cette fois, un instrumental, titre de clôture de l'album. Et si Aurélien Goude est à l'origine du projet Esthesis, son auteur-compositeur, ce titre a la particularité d'être co-signé avec ses musiciens talentueux qui font partie de l'esthétique sonore du groupe. Bravo à Arnaud (batterie), Marc (basse), Rémi (guitare) et Mathilde (vocaux) car Aurélien, outre ses capacités d'écriture, a aussi ce talent de réunir les gens compétent nécessaires pour faire fonctionner son projet, comme je vous incite à le constater le 26 septembre prochain à l'Alhambra de Paris 1ère partie des cultissimes IQ ! Avertissement pour le titre suivant : SUNO est à la manœuvre. Normalement pour moi c'est un gros mot ! Il s'agit en effet du célèbre logiciel de création par IA. Et par principe j'évite d'en diffuser. Toutefois, l'histoire de DICK DER HEIJDE est particulière. Né en 1963, ce musicien néerlandais fut victime d'un AVC à l'âge de 28. Totalement paralysé, cet amateur de rock progressif ne pourra s'exprimer que par clignement de l'œil pour communiquer puis interagir avec un ordinateur. Il deviendra critique musical ayant ,de fait, du renoncer à la pratique musicale. Mais la technologie apportée par l'IA vient de lui changer la vie en lui permettant par un usage intelligent (humainement), d'exprimer musicalement ses émotions et notamment son syndrome d'enfermement. Alors oui, la production, les instruments et même le chant sont crées artificiellement, mais l'émotion exprimée est bien humaine. Alors après réflexion j'ai décidé de diffuser un extrait de son 1er album, fort justement intitulé "Locked In". Je n'encourage pas dans Amarok l'usage de l'IA aux fins de création mais dans ce contexte bien précis et touché par l'histoire de Dick, j'avais à cœur de relayer les émotions qu'il à légitimement souhaité (et je pense réussi) à y véhiculer. Savez-vous que la Lorraine est hardie !! Je sais elle est facile ! En revanche le musicien suivant qui en est originaire est exigent et compétent ! Dans tous les domaines : production, ingé-son, multi-instrumentiste (même si la guitare reste son jouet de prédilection), ayant collaboré avec nombre d'artistes tels que Aurore Reichert (Mira Cetii), Ange (et aussi l'ex-Ange Caroline Crozat). D'ailleurs séraphin Palméri, le nouveau claviériste de la formation qui m'est chère, à participé aux synthés sur le nouvel album de JEAN-PASCAL BOFFO : "Inner World'". Comme sur le précédent opus, Fred Kempf était également de la partie. Encore une très belle réussite de Jean-Pascal que j'ai grand plaisir à vous recommander ! Pour terminer ce dernier numéro du mois, retour sur le JETHRO TULL des années 70, plus précisément en 1971 avec "Aqualung", ici dans sa version dépoussiérée par un savant remixage opéré par Steven Wilson. Si Ian Anderson a relancé l'entreprise il y a quelques années avec de nouveaux musiciens, on a plaisir ici à retrouver un Martin Barre en forme à la six cordes, Maître du barré qui fût d'ailleurs l'un des fameux chevaliers de la Table Ronde de la saga Excalibur d'Alan Simon évoqué en début d'émission ! Ayons tout de même une pensée pour Mick Abrahams, décédé fin 2025. Il était le guitariste d'origine mais ne joua que sur le 1er album du groupe ("This Was" en 1968). AMAROK, chaque jeudi, à 20h
1949-1955 : Miles Davis traverse un sérieux trou d'air. De retour d'un séjour à Paris où il est tombé amoureux de Juliette Gréco, le trompettiste rentre à New-York le cœur brisé et se perd dans les nuits agitées de Harlem. Face au racisme, à la violence et au manque de perspectives, la drogue devient sa seule confidente. Miles dévisse, connait la déroute, le sevrage et la prison, jusqu'en 1955 où il renaît après une apparition miraculeuse au festival de Newport. C'est à cette époque qu'il monte son premier grand groupe avec John Coltrane, Red Garland, Paul Chambers et Philly "Joe" Jones : un son qui va faire de Miles une star ! Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Miles Davis's Kind of Blue is one of the greatest albums of all time - possibly THE greatest. But it's not perfect. In this special episode of You'll Hear It, jazz pianists Peter Martin and Adam Maness break down this classic record, track-by-track, to uncover why it has become so legendary. They dig into what's really going on in the music during this album's best moments: Miles's trumpet solo on "So What", Wynton Kelly's piano solo on "Freddie Freeloader", John Coltrane's entrance on "Blue in Green".Plus - we learn more about what Miles was doing in his early years, his break from bebop, what he thought of Bill Evans's approach, and the production and engineering techniques that give Kind of Blue its unique sound.Miles Davis was born just outside of St. Louis 100 years ago this week. To celebrate his centennial birthday, Adam and Peter filmed this episode in front of a live audience at The Sheldon Concert Hall in St. Louis, MO.Chapters Legend:
Een TORcast geheel gewijd aan de muziek van Miles Davis. Miles werd honderd jaar geleden (op 26 mei 1926) geboren en ontwikkelde zich tot één van de belangrijkste musici, niet alleen in de geschiedenis van de jazz maar in die van hele hedendaagse muziek. In deze TORcast laat Willem Habers een selectie van zijn favoriete Davis-opnames horen. Geen uitputtende opsomming, geen verantwoord chronologisch overzicht, geen doorwrocht spectrum van ’s mans invloeden en werk maar een heel persoonlijke keuze uit het gigantische oeuvre van deze jazzgigant. Playlist: So What Miles Davis (trompet), Bill Evans (piano), Cannonball Adderly (altsax), John Coltrane (tenorsax), Paul Chambers (bas), Jimmy Cobb (drums) Move met Gerry Mulligan, Max Roach, Lee Konitz, Karl Winding en John Barber (tuba) If I Were A Bell Miles Davis (tp), Red Garland (piano), John Coltrane (tenorsax), Paul Chambers (bas), Philly Jo Jones (drums) Someday My Prince Will Come Miles Davis (tp), John Coltrane (sax), Hank Mobley (sax), Wynton Kelly (piano), Psul Chambers (bas), Jimmy Cobb (drums) My Funny Valentine Miles Davis (trompet), Herbie Hancock (piano), Wayne Shorter (tenorsax), Ron Carter (bas), Tony Williams (drums) Générique – Ascenseur pour l’echafaud Miles Davis (trompet), Barney Wilen (sax), René Urtreger (piano), Pierre Michelot (bas) en Kenny Clarke (drums) Concierto de Aranjuez: Adagio Miles Davis (trompet), orkest onder leiding van Gil Evans Een paar bespiegelingen… De muziek van Miles Davis is niet slechts een hoofdstuk in de geschiedenis van de jazz; zij is een voortdurend herlezing van wat muziek kan zijn. Wie naar Davis luistert, hoort niet alleen noten, maar ook een bepaalde houding ten opzichte van tijd, stilte en vernieuwing. Zijn oeuvre lijkt zich steeds te onttrekken aan elke definitie die men erop loslaat. Dat maakt zijn betekenis filosofisch relevant: Davis laat zien dat identiteit niet iets statisch is, maar een proces van voortdurende transformatie. Een van de opvallendste kenmerken van zijn muziek is het gebruik van ruimte. In albums als *Kind of Blue* wordt stilte niet als leegte ervaren, maar als een actief element. Deze benadering roept vragen op over de aard van expressie zelf. Moet muziek altijd gevuld zijn, of kan juist het weglaten een diepere vorm van communicatie zijn? Davis' antwoord lijkt te zijn dat betekenis ontstaat in de spanning tussen klank en stilte. Daarmee sluit hij aan bij een bredere existentiële intuïtie: dat wat niet gezegd wordt, vaak even belangrijk is als wat wel wordt uitgesproken. Daarnaast belichaamt Davis het idee van artistieke vrijheid als morele houding. Hij weigerde zich te conformeren aan de verwachtingen van zijn publiek of de industrie. Telkens wanneer hij succes bereikte—of het nu ging om bebop, modal jazz of fusion—koos hij ervoor om een nieuwe richting in te slaan. In die zin is zijn carrière een praktijk van wat de filosoof Nietzsche “zelfoverwinning” noemde: het voortdurend achterlaten van het oude zelf om ruimte te maken voor het nieuwe. Deze radicale trouw aan vernieuwing maakt hem tot een bron van inspiratie voor hedendaagse musici. De invloed van Miles Davis op huidige jazzmuzikanten ligt dan ook niet alleen in specifieke harmonieën of technieken, maar in een manier van denken. Moderne jazz kenmerkt zich door hybriditeit: invloeden van hiphop, elektronische muziek en wereldmuziek vloeien samen tot nieuwe vormen. Deze openheid is rechtstreeks schatplichtig aan Davis' grensverleggende experimenten, vooral in zijn latere werk zoals *Bitches Brew*. Hij legitimeerde het idee dat jazz geen afgesloten traditie is, maar een permeabel veld waarin alles kan worden opgenomen. Ten slotte blijft Davis relevant omdat hij de luisteraar actief betrekt. Zijn muziek vraagt om aandacht, om interpretatie, om een zekere existentiële inzet. Zij is nooit volledig transparant; er blijft altijd iets ongrijpbaars. In een tijd waarin muziek vaak als achtergrondconsumptie fungeert, herinnert Davis ons eraan dat luisteren een vorm van denken is. Zo bezien is Miles Davis niet alleen een muzikant, maar een filosoof in klank. Zijn erfenis leeft voort in elke muzikant die durft te experimenteren, te twijfelen en opnieuw te beginnen—en in elke luisteraar die bereid is om in die zoektocht mee te gaan.
Een TORcast geheel gewijd aan de muziek van Miles Davis. Miles werd honderd jaar geleden (op 26 mei 1926) geboren en ontwikkelde zich tot één van de belangrijkste musici, niet alleen in de geschiedenis van de jazz maar in die van hele hedendaagse muziek. In deze TORcast laat Willem Habers een selectie van zijn favoriete Davis-opnames horen. Geen uitputtende opsomming, geen verantwoord chronologisch overzicht, geen doorwrocht spectrum van ’s mans invloeden en werk maar een heel persoonlijke keuze uit het gigantische oeuvre van deze jazzgigant. Playlist: Seven Steps to Heaven Miles Davis (trompet), Ron Carter (bas), Anthony Williams, Frank Butler (drums), Herbie Hancock, Victor Feldman (piano), George Coleman (tenorsax), Nefertiti Miles Davis (trompet), Wayne Shorter (tenorsax), Tony Williams (drums), Ron Carter (bas), Herbie Hancock (piano) Boplicity Miles Davi (trompet), Lee Konitz (altsax), Gerry Mulligan (baritonsax), John Lewis (piano), Kenny Clark (drums), Nelson Boyd (bas)J.J. Johnson (trombone), Bill Barber (tuba) Milestones Miles Davis (trompet), John Coltrane (tenorsax), Cannonball Adderly (altsax), Red Garland (piano), Paul Chambers (bas), Philly Jo Jones (drums) Tutu Miles Davis (trompet), Marcus Miller (producer, instruments), George Duke (keyboards), Paulhinho da Costa (percussie) Amandla Miles Davis (trompet), Kenny Garrett (altsax), Marcus Miller (bas), Omar Hakim (drums), Joe Sample (keyboards) Human Nature Miles Davis (trompet), Darryll Jones (bas), Vince Wilburn jr. (drums), John Scofield (gitaar), Robert Irving III (keyboards), Round Midnight Miles Davis (trompet), John Coltrane (tenorsax), Cannonball Adderly (altsax), Red Garland (piano), Paul Chambers (bas), Philly Jo Jones (drums) Jam Session Miles Davis (trompet), Michel Legrand (piano), Jimmy Cleveland (trombone), Kenny Garrett (sax), Mark Rivett (gitaar), Alphonse Mouzon, Harvey Mason (drums), Benny Reitveld (bas) Een paar bespiegelingen… De muziek van Miles Davis is niet slechts een hoofdstuk in de geschiedenis van de jazz; zij is een voortdurend herlezing van wat muziek kan zijn. Wie naar Davis luistert, hoort niet alleen noten, maar ook een bepaalde houding ten opzichte van tijd, stilte en vernieuwing. Zijn oeuvre lijkt zich steeds te onttrekken aan elke definitie die men erop loslaat. Dat maakt zijn betekenis filosofisch relevant: Davis laat zien dat identiteit niet iets statisch is, maar een proces van voortdurende transformatie. Een van de opvallendste kenmerken van zijn muziek is het gebruik van ruimte. In albums als *Kind of Blue* wordt stilte niet als leegte ervaren, maar als een actief element. Deze benadering roept vragen op over de aard van expressie zelf. Moet muziek altijd gevuld zijn, of kan juist het weglaten een diepere vorm van communicatie zijn? Davis' antwoord lijkt te zijn dat betekenis ontstaat in de spanning tussen klank en stilte. Daarmee sluit hij aan bij een bredere existentiële intuïtie: dat wat niet gezegd wordt, vaak even belangrijk is als wat wel wordt uitgesproken. Daarnaast belichaamt Davis het idee van artistieke vrijheid als morele houding. Hij weigerde zich te conformeren aan de verwachtingen van zijn publiek of de industrie. Telkens wanneer hij succes bereikte—of het nu ging om bebop, modal jazz of fusion—koos hij ervoor om een nieuwe richting in te slaan. In die zin is zijn carrière een praktijk van wat de filosoof Nietzsche “zelfoverwinning” noemde: het voortdurend achterlaten van het oude zelf om ruimte te maken voor het nieuwe. Deze radicale trouw aan vernieuwing maakt hem tot een bron van inspiratie voor hedendaagse musici. De invloed van Miles Davis op huidige jazzmuzikanten ligt dan ook niet alleen in specifieke harmonieën of technieken, maar in een manier van denken. Moderne jazz kenmerkt zich door hybriditeit: invloeden van hiphop, elektronische muziek en wereldmuziek vloeien samen tot nieuwe vormen. Deze openheid is rechtstreeks schatplichtig aan Davis' grensverleggende experimenten, vooral in zijn latere werk zoals *Bitches Brew*. Hij legitimeerde het idee dat jazz geen afgesloten traditie is, maar een permeabel veld waarin alles kan worden opgenomen. Ten slotte blijft Davis relevant omdat hij de luisteraar actief betrekt. Zijn muziek vraagt om aandacht, om interpretatie, om een zekere existentiële inzet. Zij is nooit volledig transparant; er blijft altijd iets ongrijpbaars. In een tijd waarin muziek vaak als achtergrondconsumptie fungeert, herinnert Davis ons eraan dat luisteren een vorm van denken is. Zo bezien is Miles Davis niet alleen een muzikant, maar een filosoof in klank. Zijn erfenis leeft voort in elke muzikant die durft te experimenteren, te twijfelen en opnieuw te beginnen—en in elke luisteraar die bereid is om in die zoektocht mee te gaan.
Miles Dewey Davis III nació en Alton, Illinois, el 26 de mayo de 1926. Primero de los programas que le vamos a dedicar en este 2026 al genial músico estadounidense para celebrar el centenario de su nacimiento. Con 'Kind of Blue', el disco más vendido de la historia del jazz, grabado por el trompetista con John Coltrane (saxo tenor), Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley (saxo alto), Bill Evans y Wynton Kelly (piano), Paul Chambers (contrabajo) y Jimmy Cobb (batería) y que escuchamos al completo: 'So what'; 'Freddie Freeloader', 'Blue in green', 'All blues' y 'Flamenco sketches' en la del disco original y en una toma alternativa. Escuchar audio
Playlist: Andrew Cyrille - Hills of Anjubeau / Memories / Manhattan Swing / MaisAndrew Cyrille - Nuba 1Andrew Cyrille - X ManLisle Ellis - GroundTony Scott, Bill Evans - Five
The Jazz Session No.467 from RaidersBroadcast.com as aired in May 2026, featuring the classic hard-bop album “Meet the Jazztet”, from 1960, by Art Farmer & Benny Golson. TRACK LISTING: Sweetie Cakes - Count Basie & His Orchestra; Scenes from an Italian Restaurant - Billy Joel; Royal Garden Blues - Cy Laurie Jazz Band; Sweet Georgia Brown - Bobby Hackett; Mox Nix - Art Farmer & Benny Golson; It Ain't Necessarily So - Art Farmer & Benny Golson; Straight, No Chaser - Miles Davis & John Coltrane; Perdido - Dizzy Gillespie & His Orchestra; Constant Pud [live at Ronnie Scott's] - The Stan Tracey Quartet; Vox Humana - Gary Burton; Madrugada Azul - Edmar Castaneda; Moment Us - Mike Walker & Stuart McCallum; Smells Like Teen Spirit - The Bad Plus; Sabbra Cadabra - Jazz Sabbath; It's All Right With Me - Art Farmer & Benny Golson; Blues March - Art Farmer & Benny Golson; Deeper Still - Paul Towndrow; Lila's Dance - Mahavishnu Orchestra; if I Had You - Lee Konitz; Blue Lace - Art Blakey.
Kirk returns to Kind of Blue, taking a closer look at two more tunes off of the 1959 jazz classic. First, he digs into the modified 12-bar blues "Freddie Freeloader," with a focus on Wynton Kelly's much-emulated opening piano solo. He then compares and contrasts how John Coltrane and Cannonball Adderley approached the closing track, "Flamenco Sketches" on tenor and alto sax, respectively. Music by: Miles Davis and Bill Evans The Musicians: Miles Davis, Trumpet Julian "Cannonball" Adderley, Alto Sax John Coltrane, Tenor Sax Wynton Kelly & Bill Evans, Piano Paul Chambers, Bass Jimmy Cobb, Drums Produced by Irving Townsend; Engineered by Fred Plaud Album: Kind of Blue, 1959 Listen/Buy via Album.Link ALSO REFERENCED/DISCUSSED: The 2021 episode of Strong Songs about the album's opening track, "So What" Adam Maness and Peter Martin's excellent music podcast “You'll Hear It” Kirk's 2025 “You'll Hear It” guest appearance discussing Tower of Power's 1973 self-titled album Kind of Blue: The Making of the Miles Davis Masterpiece by Ashley Kahn, 2000 “Cold Sweat” by James Brown, 1967 “Everybody Wants to Rule The World” by Tears For Fears from Songs From The Big Chair, 1985 “Some Other Time” by Leonard Bernstein by Bill Evans and Tony Bennett from The Tony Bennett Bill Evans Album, 1975 “A Love Supreme, Pt. 2: Resolution” - by John Coltrane from A Love Supreme, 1965 --------------------MAY 2026 WHOLE NOTE PATRONS Dave Florey - AccessViolation - Jeremy Dawson - Sami Samhuri - Paul Delaney - Jenness Gardner - Melanie Andrich - Ken Hirsh - Joe Laska - David Mascetti - Christopher McConnell - Jamie White - Christopher Miller - Daniel Hannon-Barry - Jay Swartz - Damon White - Catherine Warner - Ben Barron - Corpus Frisky - Cesar - Robyn Metcalfe - Scott Lystig Fritchie - Lisa Crotty - Andy - Melissa Lucas - Greg - Julie Rowe - Rich Fish - Butch Vig - Greg - Matt R MAY 2026 HALF NOTE PATRONS Colin Hodo - Paul De Surra - James Johnson - Arjun Sharma - Justin McElroy - Alexander Polson - Richard Toller - Melanie Stivers - Matt Betzel - Jeffrey Olson - Brett Douville - Brian Amoebas - Bill Thornton - Andrew Fair - Andrew Baker - Amanda Furlotti - Brad Callahan - Jennifer Bush - AJ Schuster - Tanner Morton - Gavin Doig - Chris K - Alexander - David - Naomi - Dave Sharpe - Caro Field - Jonathan Daniels - Eric Helm - Melmaniac - Dhu Wik - Tom Coleman - Diane Turner - Clare Holberton - Randy Souza - Pascal Rueger - Joshua Hill - Stephen Tsoneff - Michael Casner - Diane Hughes - Angela Livingstone - cbalmain - Eric Prestemon - Lauren Reay - Nathan Gouwens - Nell Morse - Karma Jay - Dallas Hockley - M Shane Borders - Kevin Potter - Eoin de Burca - Bonnie Prinsen - Linda Duffy - Ryan Rairigh - Achint Srivastava - Doug Belew - Abbie Berg - Jason Pratt - Geraldine Butler - Bernard Khoo - David Joske - Donald Mackie - Steve Paquin - Mino Capossela - Kelli Brockington - Adam W - Josh Singer - Rob Tsuk - Ailie Fraser - JRRJ - Jeffrey Bean - Rishi Sahay - Zak Remer - Adam Stofsky - Kenneth Jung - Bruno Gaeta - Paul Wayper - Lisa Turner - Wendy Gilchrist - Doreen Carlson - Janice Berry - Christian Hessmann - Richard Sneddon - Portland Eye Care - Deebs - Michael Shain - Jamie - David Futter - Jeff Ulm - Aaron Wade - Greg Henion - KenIsWearingAHat - Ethan Bauman - Catherine Clause - Charles McGee - Tim Sheehan - E Margaret Warton - Matt Baxter - Dr Arthur A Gray - Steve Martino - Stu Baker - Martín Salías - Peter Harding - John Halpin - Douglas H Frazer - Heather J - Alan Maass - Dave Malloy - Robert Granat - Kaya Woodall - Kellen Steffen - Sean Murphy - Jim Sellers - Ben Stein - Bla Blupp - Dick Morgan - Lee R. - Misty Haisfield - Carlos Lerner - Dent Earl - Aaron Wilson - Chris Remo - Brian Johan Peter - Ethan Laser - James McMurry - Anthony Mentz - Thomas - Matthew Jones - Eric Sp - Max - Rand LeShay - Stephen Wolkwitz - Paul Bigelman - Monica St. Angelo - Henry Mindlin - Dave Kolas - Lauren Knotts - Joe Gallo - Merv Adrian - Michael Singer - Inmar Givoni - Mordok's Vape Pen - Clint McElroy - Ol Parker - Dan Cutter - Jeff - Michael - James - Kevin Marcelo - Seattle Trans And Nonbinary Choral Ensemble - Ashley - Melissa Kuhns - Jordan Gatenby - Andrew Hofer - Ian Pidd - Irritable - Meryl Allison - Sy Jacobs - Lawrence - Praline - Kevin Stafford - Daniel Nervo - Philip Kelly - Bea - Julie Kellman - Daniel Kaberon - TB - Aruni Jayatilleke - Rachel - Kym Griffith - PhantomMare - Alison Dugan - Margaret McReynolds - HiddenJester - Brian Rinckenberger - RsP - Lottie Aron - Alex Miller - Steve B - Ian Karmel - Zach Putnam - Stephen - Adam Clark - Freddy Freeman - Erik - Mathias Schmidt - Cheryl Wilke - Tucker Ped - Sarah Vetters - Aaron Cain - Daniel Markoff - Alexis - Alex - Eric Stone - Alan Kress - R J Helow - Max Barnes - Michael Martin - John Domina - James - Andrew Knutson - Doug - Sam Grogan - EwokEater42 - MT - Linda Lange - James Hicks - Michael Adamski - Mark MacIntosh - Jeff Stormer - Michael Sumner - Edward Reisert - Klodrik - Aron - Kevin Davis - Matt - Louise Clarke - Richard Randall - AlanB - Will King - PJ and Ethan - TheShirtRipper - Rebecca Kline - Ned Rosen - Simon Hellman - Jim M - Ben Buddy Slack - Néa --------------------
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**Still on an unexpected hiatus but new episodes will be back very soon! This week, let's revisit one of my favorite episodes w/ one of the most underrated musicians out there!**On this episode of Songs of Our Lives, it's Tomin! This one feels full circle. Ever since learning about Tomin's music nearly four years ago, I've felt a special connection to it. It's been hard to explain, but after seeing his picks for this episode and talking to him about them, it makes a lot more sense. His latest record, “A Willed and Conscious Balance,” is out now International Anthem and is such a special listen. We talk about that, his cheat code of a band, and plenty more before diving into TLC's eye-opening impact, the all-time greatness of jaimie branch, the absurdly underappreciated Marvin Hannibal Peterson, living in the same timeline as Alice Coltrane, transcending with Ballake Sissiko, Charles Mingus, James Brandon Lewis, John Coltrane, and loads more!Listen to all of Tomin's picks HERE“A Willed and Conscious Balance”“Flores para Verene / Cantos para Caramina”Songs of Our Lives is a podcast series hosted by Brad Rose of Foxy Digitalis that explores the music that's made us and left a certain mark. Whether it's a song we associate with our most important moments, something that makes us cry, the things we love that nobody else does, or our favorite lyrics, we all have our own personal soundtrack. Join Foxy Digitalis on Patreon for extra questions and conversation in each episode (+ a whole lot more!)Follow Foxy Digitalis:WebsitePatreonInstagramBlueskyThe Jewel Garden
Con Carlos López I Grabado en 1956, Tenor Madness es uno de esos discos esenciales que no pueden faltar en ninguna colección de jazz. Sí, otra vez nos detenemos en un trabajo liderado por el enorme Sonny Rollins, pero es que, a día de hoy, sigue marcando pautas sobre cómo abordar el saxo tenor. Además, el álbum captura un encuentro histórico con John Coltrane, convirtiéndose en una referencia imprescindible tanto por su energía como por la altura de sus improvisaciones. Si te interesa por vez primera el jazz, o quieres redescubrir uno de esos discos que nunca se olvidan, este episodio es para ti. Te invito a escucharlo y a dejarte llevar por esta locura sonora.
Beckler & Seanna talk about John Coltrane, gendered vehicles, and sausage theft. **
Natasha Powell joins the Tap Love Tour Podcast to talk about The Room Upstairs, a work shaped by jazz, time, and deep listening in honour of John Coltrane. This conversation moves through process, improvisation, solitude, collaboration, and the challenge of making something honest. A beautiful episode on what it means to keep searching through art. Follow and support Holla Jazz here: https://www.hollajazz.com Support Tap Love Tour here: https://www.patreon.com/travisknights Edited by MacKenzie Greenwell
New releases dominated today's show, with the latest from Kiiōtō, Black Sumo, Black Nile, Lay-Far Dance Orchestra, Eivind Aarset, Alsogood, and the collaboration from Massive Attack & Tom Waits, plus a set to commemorate John Coltrane's 100th birthday, and from our 50-year rewind, Bobby Hutcherson, Noel Pointer, and The Doobie Brothers! Your link awaits below! Playlist: https://kxsf.fm/schedule/ Click on Tuesday's 10-noon slot > FreeFall w/David Bassin This program has been edited from the original broadcast.
Cookin', Relaxin', Workin', and Steamin' capture Miles Davis on one of music history's most remarkable upswings. He had recently become clean after a years-long heroin addiction that led to his exclusion from major record labels and clubs. And now, in 1956, he had a deal with Columbia - the Cadillac of record labels - and a band he loved: Red Garland on piano, Philly Joe Jones on drums, Paul Chambers on bass and John Coltrane playing the sax. In this episode of You'll Hear It, jazz pianists Peter Martin and Adam Maness go through each album. They discuss the outsized influence of Ahmad Jamal, Red Garland's Red spread technique, the power of Miles's chatter on Relaxin' and whether this is the greatest rhythm section in the history of recorded music. Whether this is your first introduction to Miles Davis, or you've been listening to these albums for years, you'll walk away from this episode with a new understanding of, and appreciation for, Miles and his first great quintet. ------------------------------Start your free Open Studio trial for ALLLLL your jazz lesson needs: https://openstudiojazz.com/yhi------------------------------Some Day My Prince Will Come: https://youtu.be/a_Ygq74SjvQBirth of the Cool: https://youtu.be/eEl9-z6G2tU My Funny Valentine: https://youtu.be/-9mMbZMtyGs -------------------------------About You'll Hear It:In this popular music series, Adam and Peter break down the greatest albums of all time. Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Joni Mitchell, D'Angelo: Jazz is the foundation of the most GENIUS music in recent history. These seasoned jazz pianists bring their deep musical knowledge to every joyful episode to help you hear the hidden qualities that make music AMAZING. You'll never hear music the same way again.-------------------------------Sign up for the You'll Read It newsletter for little known stories about the artists you love: https://youllhearit.com/newsletter -------------------------------0:00 Miles Davis - Cookin', Relaxin', Workin' & Steamin'0:47 The Comeback Story5:17 Miles & Monk at Newport '558:54 "My Funny Valentine"11:09 Miles to Red: 'Play Like Ahmad Jamal'13:51 "Blues by Five"17:39 BTS: Trane Comes Into His Own21:06 Relaxin' with the Miles Davis Quintet22:40 "If I Were a Bell"29:59 "You're My Everything"32:54 The POWER of Miles's Intro Chatter36:40 "Oleo"38:15 "It Never Entered My Mind"41:58 "Four"46:44 Steamin' with the Miles Davis Quintet48:25 "Surrey with the Fringe on Top"53:22 "Salt Peanuts"55:08 "Well You Needn't"55:30 "When I Fall in Love"56:27 "If I Were a Bell" Over the Years58:03 Desert Island Tracks58:36 Apex Moments
durée : 01:02:46 - L'histoire de la comédie musicale à travers le prisme du jazz. Entre légèreté et grands standards, retour sur les morceaux qui ont défini le genre, portés par les interprétations d'artistes tels que John Coltrane ou Eartha Kitt. - réalisation : Marjolaine Portier-Kaltenbach, Mathieu Durand, Denis Soula Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France
Pianist/composer Michel Legrand (born Feb 24, 1932) is credited with composing over 200 film and television scores. He was active in the jazz world for most of his life. A musical milestone was his recording "Legrand Jazz" which released in 1958 and featured luminaries like Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Bill Evans, Hank Jones and many others. His recordings over the years featured his virtuoso piano playing and his compositions have been embraced by jazz musicians for decades.
APRIL IS JAZZ APPRECIATION MONTH! This April, we not only celebrate all things Jazz... but we celebrate specifically the centennial of not one but two Icons of Jazz Culture, Miles Davis and John Coltrane. Miles and Coltrane was a combination that just couldn't miss.. I mean they went together like peanut butter and jelly or tickle on a belly, like cheese on grits and like The Beatles had hits. All Young Jazz Lovers know their collective story and history and of course the music, the music, the music... yet never tire of indulging in the magic of their artistry one more once! This episode of Jazzism (a katzpheno mix) is ALL TRANE... with a bit of Miles on the side. Face it, you cannot have one without the other. I also give a few worthy artists their due as they present the music of John Coltrane in their own unique way. So for you die hard Coltrane fans...this one's for you. Enjoy, Brian "Katzpheno" Phoenix featuring: John Coltrane - Giant Steps (1960) Kurt Elling - Resolution - A Love Supreme pt. 2 (2003) Gary Bartz - Your Lady (2012) Conrad Hervig & Brian Lynch - Lonnie's Lament (2003) John Coltrane - Equinox (1964) Art Farmer - Naima (1983) Giant Step NYC - Impressions (1994) Jack DeJohnette featuring Ravi Coltrane & Matthew Garrison - Alabama (2016) John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman - Autumn Serenade (1963) John Blake & Grover Washington, Jr. - Moments Notice (1992) John Coltrane - Blue Train (1957) Pharoah Sanders - Central Park West (1981)
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In this episode of Reading Is Funktamental, we discuss the life and music of Alice Coltrane with Andy Beta, author of Cosmic Music: The Life, Art and Transcendence of Alice Coltrane. Beta's book is the first full biography of this remarkable, groundbreaking artist, and is an elegant, deeply researched corrective to the historical—and critical—record. It elevates Alice Coltrane to her proper place, both alongside her husband as one of the greatest musical visionaries of the 20th century, and also as a singular artist in Western music, one who became a spiritual leader in her lifetime.Alice Coltrane (1937-2007) was one of the most misunderstood artists of the last sixty years. For most of her life—and even in the decades since her passing—she was primarily known as the widow of the late John Coltrane. John Coltrane is widely seen as being one of the greatest tenor saxophonists and composers of the 20th century, with a fervor and devotion approaching sainthood. Yet ever so slowly, that level of love and appreciation is also being bestowed upon pianist, organist, harpist, and composer Alice Coltrane. In the years since her passing, she has become a great influence on a new generation of musicians, especially women, people of color, and artists who seek to combine jazz with other musical forms, be it modern classical, electronic, Indian music, and more. Cosmic Music also unearths previously unknown connections between Alice Coltrane and other generational icons, from Stevie Wonder, Carlos Santana, and Nina Simone to Mother Teresa and Doja Cat. For more, read my review of the book at https://www.popmatters.com/alice-coltrane-cosmic-music-beta "Reading is Funktamental" is a monthly one-hour podcast and radio show about great books written about music and music-makers. In each episode, host Sal Cataldi speaks to the authors of some of the best reads about rock, jazz, punk, world, experimental music, and much more. From time to time, the host and authors will be joined by notable musicians, writers, and artists who are die-hard fans of the subject matter covered. Expect lively conversation and a playlist of great music to go with it. "Reading Is Fundamental" can be heard on the second Wednesday of every month from 10 – 11 AM on Wave Farm: WGXC 90.7 FM and online at wavefarm.org. It is also available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other platforms. Sal Cataldi is a musician and writer based in Saugerties. He is best known for his work with his genre-leaping solo project, Spaghetti Eastern Music, and is also a member of the ambient guitar duo Guitars A Go Go, the poetry-and-music duo Vapor Vespers, and the quartet Spaceheater. His writing on music, books, and film has been featured in The New York Times, Rolling Stone, PopMatters, Seattle Times, Huffington Post, Inside+Out Upstate NY, and NYSMusic.com, where he is the book reviewer.
Estrella Acosta en haar band Esquina 25 vieren de release van hun nieuwe album ‘Caminos' in het voorjaar van 2026 met een concerttournee, waarmee ze op vrijdag 3 april De Tor in Enschede aandoen. Ze hebben hun horizon verbreed en een breed scala aan Latijns-Amerikaanse muziek laten horen, niet alleen uit Cuba, maar uit heel Zuid-Amerika en het Caribisch gebied. Aanleiding voor TORcast-host Willem Habers om eens in de wereld van Latijns Amerikaanse muziek te duiken. Playlist: Buena Vista Social Club: Chan Chan; Estrela Acosta & Esquina 25: Baila e Son Con Mi Mulata; Estrella Acosta: Mi Tierra Es Asi; Dizzy Gillespie: Manteeca; Tito Puente: Oye Como Va; Dubbelaar: Mongo Santamaria: Afro Blue; John Coltrane quartet: Afro Blue; Antonio Carlos Jobim: Wave; Elis Regina, Antonio Carlos Jobim: Aguas de Março; Josee Koning, Has Vromans, Nelson Maria, Daniel Pezzotti: Desafinado; Izaline Calister: Mi Pais; Estrella Acosta: Que Viva Chango; Astor Piazzolla: Libertango. Beluister deze TORcast Latijns‑Amerikaanse muziek heeft een enorme invloed gehad op de ontwikkeling van de jazz, vooral via ritmes, percussie‑technieken, dansvormen en nieuwe harmonieën. Hieronder vind je een chronologisch en thematisch overzicht. Cuba: de bakermat van Afro‑Cubaanse ritmes Afro‑Cubaanse basis (19e–20e eeuw) Ontstaan uit de mix van Afrikaanse ritmiek (Yoruba, Congo, Arará) en Spaanse melodie/harmonie. Belangrijke vormen: Rumba, Son, Danzón, Mambo, Cha‑cha‑chá. Cruciaal instrument: clave (2–3 / 3–2 patroon), hét ritmische fundament. Cuban Jazz & Latin Jazz (jaren 40–50) Jongeren in Havana en New York vermengen Son, Mambo en jazzharmonie. Sleutelpersonen: Mario Bauzá, Machito, Dizzy Gillespie, Chano Pozo (o.a. Manteca). Ontstaan van Afro‑Cuban Jazz: krachtige blazers, complexe polyrhythms, montuno‑piano. Later (jaren 70–heden) Salsa ontwikkelt zich (Fania All‑Stars, Willie Colón, Celia Cruz). Moderne Cubaanse jazz: Chucho Valdés, Irakere, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Roberto Fonseca. Brazilië: ritmische rijkdom & zwoele harmonieën Samba (begin 20e eeuw) Afro‑Braziliaanse wortels, ontwikkeld in Rio. Ritmische kenmerken: 2/4 feel, syncopen, grote percussiegroepen. Bossa Nova (jaren 50–60) Intiemere, harmonisch verfijnde stijl (invloed van jazz). Pioniers: João Gilberto, Tom Jobim, Vinicius de Moraes. Wereldwijde doorbraak met The Girl from Ipanema (Getz/Gilberto). Harmonieën beïnvloeden jazzpianisten & componisten wereldwijd. MPB en beyond MPB (Música Popular Brasileira): Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Elis Regina. Moderne Brazilian Jazz: Hermeto Pascoal, Egberto Gismonti, Hamilton de Holanda. Argentinië: Tango & Nieuw‑Tango Traditionele Tango (eind 19e–20e eeuw) Ontstaan in Buenos Aires en Montevideo. Melancholisch, dramatisch, bandoneón‑gedreven. Iconische figuur: Carlos Gardel. Nuevo Tango (jaren 50–90) Astor Piazzolla mengt tango met jazz en klassieke muziek. Complexe harmonie en ritmische vrijheid. Invloedrijk in de moderne jazzwereld; talloze jazzarrangementen van Piazzolla's werk. Andere regio's & stijlen Mexicaanse invloeden Bolero, Ranchera, Son Jarocho (bv. La Bamba). Minder directe jazzkruising, maar bolero's worden vaak in jazzsetting gespeeld. Caribisch gebied (Puerto Rico, Dominicaanse Republiek) Plena, Bomba, Merengue, Bachata. Sterk aanwezig in moderne salsa en Latin jazz (bijv. Tito Puente, Eddie Palmieri). De invloed op jazz: een korte lijn door de tijd Jaren 30–40 – Eerste invloeden Duke Ellington en Jelly Roll Morton integreren Latijnse ritmes. Jaren 40–50 – Afro‑Cuban Jazz boom Gillespie & Pozo fuseerden bebop met Cubaanse percussie. Jaren 60 – Bossa Nova in de jazz Stan Getz populariseert Bossa Nova. Pianisten als Bill Evans en Herbie Hancock nemen Braziliaanse harmonieën over. Jaren 70–90 – Salsa & Latin Fusion Latin jazz‑orchestra's (Puente, Palmieri). Jazz musicians integreren samba, baião, MPB en folkloristische ritmes. 2000–heden – Cross‑genre & global jazz Mix van Afro‑Cuban, Brazilian, elektronische muziek, hiphop en jazz. Voorbeelden: Arturo O’Farrill, Miguel Zenón, Hiromi met Latin‑influences, Snarky Puppy (sterke Braziliaanse invloed). Samenvatting in één oogopslag Stijl Land Kernkenmerken Jazzinvloed Son / Rumba / Mambo Cuba Clave ritme, percussie, montuno Basis Afro‑Cuban jazz Samba Brazilië Energieke percussie, 2/4 feel Jazzdrums & ritmiek Bossa Nova Brazilië Zachte groove, rijke harmonie Grote invloed op jazzstandards Tango Argentinië Dramatische melodieën Avant‑garde/fusion via Piazzolla Salsa Cariben Mambo + son + jazz Big band Latin jazz
'Utopia', el nuevo disco del compositor, arreglista, cantante y guitarrista Dori Caymmi, contiene canciones como 'Búzio azul' -con Boca Livre-, 'O nome da moça' -con Mônica Salmaso-, 'Sonho de nascença', 'Ninho de vespa' -con MPB-4- o 'Filigrana'. 'Vila' se titula el disco que el guitarrista y compositor Fabiano do Nascimento ha grabado con una orquesta de 16 músicos bajo la dirección del trombonista y arreglista Vittor Santos y piezas como 'O tempo (Foi o meu mestre)', 'Spring theme', 'Uirapuru', 'Valsa', 'Floresta dos sonhos' o 'Tema em harmônicos (no strings)'. Y dos canciones de Dora Morelenbaum: 'Caco y 'VW blue'. Abren Amilton Godoy y Gabriel Grossi, dúo de piano y armónica, con 'Frevo' de Gismonti y cierran Kenny Burrell y John Coltrane con 'Lyresto'. Escuchar audio
Am 21.3.1846 reicht Adolphe Sax das Patent für das Saxophon ein. Seine Erfindung floppt: Er wird dafür bekämpft, verklagt, stirbt arm. Dann wird sein Instrument doch zum Erfolg. Von Christian Kosfeld.
Am 21.3.1846 reicht Adolphe Sax das Patent für das Saxophon ein. Seine Erfindung floppt: Er wird dafür bekämpft, verklagt, stirbt arm. Dann wird sein Instrument doch zum Erfolg. Von Christian Kosfeld.
Am 21.3.1846 reicht Adolphe Sax das Patent für das Saxophon ein. Seine Erfindung floppt: Er wird dafür bekämpft, verklagt, stirbt arm. Dann wird sein Instrument doch zum Erfolg. Von Christian Kosfeld.
Show Notes:Host Steve Roby sits down with celebrated saxophonist Javon Jackson to explore two landmark projects: his new album Jackson Plays Dylan — a jazz reimagining of Bob Dylan's songbook — and his upcoming live tribute to Miles Davis's Kind of Blue at SF Jazz. Episode Highlights:Discovering Bob Dylan through jazz — How Art Blakey's attorney first introduced Javon to Dylan's catalog in his twenties, and why he heard the songs as jazz-friendly love poetry rather than folk or rock musicA dual tribute to two poets — The story behind Jackson Plays Dylan, originally conceived with the late poet Nikki Giovanni, who planned to write new poetry and even reach out to Dylan himself before her passing in 2024. The album is dedicated to her memory."Hurricane" — the single — Javon breaks down his soulful, boogaloo-inflected arrangement of Dylan's 1976 protest song about boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, featuring Fender Rhodes and drummer Ryan Sands"Gotta Serve Somebody" — featuring Bay Area favorite Lisa FisherThe cross-fade concept — How each track on the album teases the next, creating a continuous listening experienceKind of Blue at SF Jazz — Javon discusses stepping into the role John Coltrane held on the original 1959 recording and what it means to honor that legacy without imitationArt Blakey's lesson — "Don't worry about Wayne Shorter — just be you." How that advice shapes Javon's approach to all tribute performancesMiles Davis and the power of silence — Blakey's 200-words vs. 10-words parable as a way of understanding Miles's minimalist geniusThe all-star ensemble — Dr. Eddie Henderson (a Miles associate), Lenny White (Bitches Brew), Buster Williams, Donald Harrison, and Patrice RushenLinks:Javon Jackson: jevonjackson.comKind of Blue Tribute at SF Jazz — Minor Auditorium, Saturday, March 21stAfternoon show: 4:00 PM | Evening show: 7:30 PMTickets: sfjazz.orgJackson Plays Dylan — available now (singles: "Hurricane," "Gotta Serve Somebody")Backstage Bay Area hosted by Steve Roby Visit: https://www.backstagebayarea.com
Ornette Coleman's The Shape of Jazz to Come (1959) may be the most controversial album in jazz history, and one of the most important.In 1959, a broke musician from Fort Worth, Texas arrived in New York City with a plastic saxophone and a band that didn't play by the rules. And EVERYONE had an opinion about it.Jazz legends hated it. Miles Davis said Ornette was "all screwed up inside." Max Roach punched him in the mouth. Dizzy Gillespie said Ornette's music wasn't even jazz. Meanwhile, Leonard Berstein and John Coltrane celebrated him.So what exactly is The Shape of Jazz to Come, and why was it so radical? Jazz pianists Peter Martin and Adam Maness break down every track, from "Lonely Woman" to "Chronology". They dig into harmolodics, free jazz, and how Ornette shaped everyone from Miles Davis (who eventually came around) to the '80s burnout crew, including Wynton Marsalis, who personally recommended this record to Peter.Dig into The Shape of Jazz to Come with us, and learn why this soft spoken saxophonist inspired both criticism and awe.-------------------------------Start your free Open Studio trial for ALLLLL your jazz lesson needs:https://openstudiojazz.com/yhi-------------------------------Related You'll Hear It episodes:Mingus Ah Um: https://youtu.be/XYeRZ0Awui4Giant Steps: https://youtu.be/8umC2yZlPHcKind of Blue: https://youtu.be/ShzSnjP8bSgTime Out: https://youtu.be/-_qPhFSJeQUNina Simone at Town Hall: https://youtu.be/2PDjN5_2y5Q-------------------------------About You'll Hear It:In this popular music series Adam and Peter break down the greatest albums of all time. Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Joni Mitchell, D'Angelo: Jazz is the foundation of the most GENIUS music in recent history. These seasoned jazz pianists bring their deep musical knowledge to every joyful episode to help you hear the hidden qualities that make music AMAZING. You'll never hear music the same way again.-------------------------------Sign up for the You'll Read It newsletter for little known stories about the artists you love:https://youllhearit.com/newsletter-------------------------------0:00:00 - Ornette Coleman's The Shape of Jazz to Come0:01:42 - 1959: A Pivotal Year0:03:06 - Ornette Coleman: The Backstory0:04:44 - Ornette's Earlier Sound0:06:18 - Lore of the Five Spot0:07:00 - "Lonely Woman"0:12:27 - Harmolodics Explained (Charlie Haden + Don Cherry)0:13:27 - "Eventually"0:14:42 - The '80s Jazz Connection (Wynton, Branford, Kirkland)0:17:21 - "Peace"0:23:50 - Ad: Open Studio0:24:57 - Mingus Said THIS About Coleman0:27:47 - "Focus on Sanity"0:29:40 - When Peter Played with Charlie Haden0:32:43 - Don Cherry's Kids: Neneh Cherry + Eagle-Eye Cherry0:34:22 - "Congeniality"0:36:28 - "Chronology"0:37:23 - Technical Technique vs. Artistic Vision0:42:13 - Categories: Desert Island Tracks, Apex Moments0:48:55 - You'll Read It Newsletter + Ambies
2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of John Coltrane, one of the most influential musicians in jazz history. Join guest host Rodney Stepp as we celebrate Coltrane's centennial by exploring his connections to Indiana Avenue.
2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of John Coltrane, one of the most influential musicians in jazz history. Join guest host Rodney Stepp as we celebrate Coltrane's centennial by exploring his connections to Indiana Avenue. Indianapolis musicians were part of Coltrane's story from the very beginning. Coltrane credited the Naptown bandleader Joe Webb with providing one of his first professional gigs. Coltrane himself appeared on the Avenue at least twice during his career, including a week-long residency at the Chateau de Count & Eve. Join us for music exploring Coltrane's work with Naptown musicians including Joe Mitchell, Freddie Hubbard, J.J. Johnson, Ray Appleton, and Buddy Montgomery.
On tonight's show: Red Norvo, Remember Count Basie and His Orchestra, Tickle Toe (78rpm Version) Bennie Moten, Moten Swing Ziggy Elman, I Have Everything to Live For Dinah Washington, John Coltrane, I Can't Remember Ella Fitzgerald, So Rare Helen O'Connell, Bye Bye Blues Jimmy Smith, One O'Clock Jump Duke Ellington, Moonbow Miles Davis, Miles Runs the Voodoo Down (45-RPM Single Edit) Hugh Masekela, Inner Crisis Count Basie, Mean to me Count Basie, Blues for Joe Turner Al Di Meola, Coral Fraser MacPherson Quartet, Come Sunday
On this episode, Marc talks to Andy Beta, author of "Cosmic Music: The Life, Art, and Transcendence of Alice Coltrane," published in March of 2026. It's a thorough and insightful biography of the musician and her various lives as a prodigious young student, a seasoned jazz player, a wife and mother tightly bonded to her husband John Coltrane, and a swami who reached spiritual heights as a teacher and leader. Andy charts all of these versions of Coltrane while also providing close readings of her many amazing recordings.As he writes, "Even five years ago, it seemed unlikely that Journey in Satchidananda and the music of Alice Coltrane could ever be acknowledged or accepted by a wider audience...Yet I'm reluctant to classify Alice Coltrane as an example of a beloved artist going from obscurity to belated discovery. The stars are always above us, but the conditions on Earth must be right in order to fully glimpse their splendor. In that sense, Alice's "Cosmic Music" was always there, waiting for that moment when a new generation would be ready to hear its message."You can buy "Cosmic Music" here.We hope you enjoy Marc's conversation with Andy Beta!
https://www.johncoltrane.com/John Coltrane departed this mortal plane more than fifty years ago; today he remains among us, more alive than ever. His sound continues to grab the ears of an ever-widening circle of fans. His legend is stone solid: planted firmly in our culture as that of any 20th century musical giant. His saxophone sound—brooding, searching, dark—is still one of the most recognizable in modern jazz. His influence stretches over styles and genres, and transcends cultural boundaries. The modern ideal of music serving a deeply spiritual, connective purpose? A defining facet of John Coltrane.To Coltrane, a musician was a message-giver; making music was an endeavor tied to a larger, greater good. “I humbly asked to be given the means and privilege to make others happy through music,” Coltrane wrote in 1964 in a letter to his listeners, telling of a prayer to God. In 1966, less than a year before his death, he stated:“I know that there are bad forces, forces that bring suffering to others and misery to the world. I want to be the opposite force. I want to be the force which is truly for good.”Jazz journalist Nat Hentoff, who interviewed and championed Coltrane, praised him more soberly. “By the time A Love Supreme hit, Trane struck such a spiritual chord in so many listeners that people started to think of him as being beyond human. I think that's unfair. He was just a human being like you and me -- but he was willing to practice more, to do all the things that somebody has to do to excel. The real value in what John Coltrane did was that what he accomplished, he did as a human.”
Vinyl jazz album covers are highly collectible, especially if they are from the iconic label of Prestige Records. These classic and cherished covers, especially from 1949 to 1960 are often even framed and displayed as stunning wall art. It was Prestige that ushered in a golden age of jazz through the music of Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Billy Taylor and dozens of jazz legends. Their recordings were encased in extraordinary album jackets as part of a whole graphic universe of illustrations and photos. Prestige was founded by Bob Weinstock who gave designers and photographers a carte blanche freedom to create art that reflected the unbridled spirit of the music. Those designers and photographers included Don Schlitten, David Young, Don Martin, Bob Parent, Reid Miles, Tom Hannan, Esmond Evan's and others. The amazing story behind the groundbreaking music and art of Prestige has now been chronicled in a new tabletop book published by RIT Press called “Wail: The Visual Language of Prestige Records.” This remarkable book is authored by Mark Havens and Chris Entwistle. Havens is an artist, photographer and educator whose work has been exhibited internationally and is held in both public and private collections. Entwistle is an artist and illustrator who has used his passion for both jazz and postwar graphic design in his illustration work. In my conversation with Mark and Chris, we explore the development of the book which took more than a decade of research to uncover hundreds of rare and meticulously photographed covers and never-before-seen sketches and outtakes from album shoots.
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Ryan Estes sits down with Don Lucoff, founder of DL Media and Artistic Director of the Denver Jazz Fest. Don has spent nearly four decades in jazz as a publicist, producer, and festival programmer, working with legendary artists and labels like Impulse and Blue Note. Now he is helping build a national caliber jazz festival right here in Denver. The State of Jazz Don reflects on how dramatically jazz media coverage has changed. There was a time when major outlets regularly reviewed jazz records and featured artists on national television. Today, most of that coverage has vanished. Yet jazz itself has not disappeared. It continues to shape modern music. Artists like Kendrick Lamar have collaborated with jazz musicians such as Kamasi Washington and Robert Glasper. The influence is everywhere. As Don puts it, jazz can sell everything but itself. It is deeply embedded in popular culture, even if it is no longer center stage in mainstream media. Why Denver Is a Jazz City Denver has a stronger jazz pedigree than many people realize. The Front Range is home to major jazz education programs at the University of Northern Colorado, University of Denver, University of Colorado Boulder, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and Colorado State University. These institutions consistently produce world class players. Historically, Five Points was known as the Harlem of the West, a vital stop for touring jazz musicians crossing the country. Add the Beat Generation passing through town and you have a city that has long been part of America's cultural and musical story. Inside Denver Jazz Fest The Denver Jazz Fest spans 15 venues across Denver and includes performances in Boulder County. It blends national headliners with respected local artists, creating a citywide celebration. This year's lineup includes Pat Metheny, Branford Marsalis, Bob James, and John Beasley. The festival also honors the centenary of Miles Davis and John Coltrane with special tribute performances, including a presentation of A Love Supreme by Denver saxophonist Keith Oxman. The goal is inclusivity and accessibility. Whether you are a lifelong jazz fan or just jazz curious, there is a show for you. Where to Start Listening For new listeners, Don recommends classics from the Blue Note catalog such as Lee Morgan's Search for the New Land, Herbie Hancock's Maiden Voyage, Wayne Shorter's Speak No Evil, and Grant Green's Idle Moments. From Impulse, he points to John Coltrane's Crescent and A Love Supreme, Alice Coltrane's Journey in Satchidananda, and Pharoah Sanders' Thembi. These records are not homework. They are entry points into a vast and vibrant tradition. Final Takeaway Don's career proves one thing. You may not get rich in jazz, but you can build a life around passion, community, and great music. Denver Jazz Fest is more than a series of concerts. It is a statement that this city values artistry, education, and cultural history. Learn more and get tickets at denverjazz.org. See you there.
Saxophonist & composer Chris Potter returns to ‘Pablo Held Investigates’ for an in-depth conversation, recorded just before heading out on their European tour together. Zooming in on their repertoire, Chris shares insights into his compositional process. Other topics include Herbie Hancock's ‘Actual Proof’, what Chris pays attention to when listening to Charlie Parker and John Coltrane, playing on ‘Alegria’ by Wayne Shorter and much more.Catch the Pablo Held Trio & Chris Potter on their ongoing February 2026 European tour: Feb 18 – Munich (DE) // Unterfahrt Feb 19 – Hamburg (DE) // Laeiszhalle Feb 20 – Bonn (DE) // BeethovenhausFeb 21 – Dortmund (DE) // Domicil Feb 23 – Aachen (DE) // Theater Aachen Feb 24 – Engelsholm (DK) // Agerumsladen Feb 25 – Trondheim (NO) // Dokkhuset Feb 26 – Echternach (LUX) // Trifolion https://pabloheld.com
There's a church in San Francisco where John Coltrane's music is more than jazz -- it's doctrine. The Coltrane Church, as it's often called, is the oldest Black jazz organization in San Francisco now. We talk to its founders about the "sound baptism" that jumpstarted the church and learn how it has adapted to a changing San Francisco. Additional Resources: Inside the San Francisco Church Where John Coltrane is a Saint Read the transcript for this episode Sign up for our newsletter Got a question you want answered? Ask! Your support makes KQED podcasts possible. You can show your love by going to https://kqed.org/donate/podcasts This story was reported by Asal Ehsanipour. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Katrina Schwartz and Christopher Beale. Additional support from Jen Chien, Katie Sprenger, Maha Sanad, Ethan Toven-Lindsey and everyone on Team KQED. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices