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GERRY MULLIGAN/PAUL DESMOND QUARTET “BLUES IN TIME” Hollywood, CA, August 2, 1957Blues in time, Body and soulPaul Desmond (as) Gerry Mulligan (bar) Joe Benjamin (b) Dave Bailey (d) THE SINGERS UNLIMITED WITH THE OSCAR PETERSON TRIO “IN TUNE” Villingen, Germany, July 5-13, 1971 It never entered my mind, A child is born, The shadow of your smileOscar Peterson (p) George Mraz (b) Louis Hayes (d) Gene Puerling (vcl,vcl arr) Don Shelton, Len Dresslar, Bonnie Herman (vcl) RALPH BOWEN “TOTAL ECLIPSE” October 20, 2011 at Acoustic Recording, Brooklyn, NYTotal eclipse, Behind the curtain, Into the cityRalph Bowen (ts) Jared Gold (org) Mike Moreno (g) Rudy Royston (d) Continue reading Puro Jazz 13 de mayo, 2025 at PuroJazz.
GERRY MULLIGAN/PAUL DESMOND QUARTET “BLUES IN TIME” Hollywood, CA, August 2, 1957Blues in time, Body and soulPaul Desmond (as) Gerry Mulligan (bar) Joe Benjamin (b) Dave Bailey (d) THE SINGERS UNLIMITED WITH THE OSCAR PETERSON TRIO “IN TUNE” Villingen, Germany, July 5-13, 1971 It never entered my mind, A child is born, The shadow of your smileOscar Peterson (p) George Mraz (b) Louis Hayes (d) Gene Puerling (vcl,vcl arr) Don Shelton, Len Dresslar, Bonnie Herman (vcl) RALPH BOWEN “TOTAL ECLIPSE” October 20, 2011 at Acoustic Recording, Brooklyn, NYTotal eclipse, Behind the curtain, Into the cityRalph Bowen (ts) Jared Gold (org) Mike Moreno (g) Rudy Royston (d) Continue reading Puro Jazz 13 de mayo, 2025 at PuroJazz.
JOHNNY GRIFFIN “WAY OUT !” New York, February 26 or 27, 1958Cherokee, Hot sausageJohnny Griffin (ts) Kenny Drew (p) Wilbur Ware (b) Philly Joe Jones (d) CHRISTINE JENSEN “DAY MOON” Montreal, c. 2022Day moon, Twenty twenty blues, Here's that rainy dayChristine Jensen (as,sop) Steve Amirault (p) Adrian Vedady (b) Jim Doxas (d) JOSH LAWRENCE “AND THAT TOO” Brooklyn, NY, June 7 & 8, 2021Grit (1), Nefertiti (1), Black keys (2)Josh Lawrence (tp) Willie Morris (ts) Art Hirahara (p) Boris Kozlov (b) Jason Tiemann (d-1) Rudy Royston (d-2) Continue reading Puro Jazz 13 de marzo, 2025 at PuroJazz.
Send us your thoughts! Jon Irabagon is a Filipino-American saxophonist, composer, and founder of Irabbagast Records.[1]Winner of the 2008 Thelonious Monk Jazz Competition[1] and one of Time Out's "25 essential New York City jazz icons",[2] Irabagon is known for the breadth of his work on a jazz continuum ranging "from postbop to free improvisation, avant country to doom metal".[3] His "extraordinary eclecticism"[4] has led to performances with such diverse artists as Wynton Marsalis,[5] Lou Reed, Evan Parker, Billy Joel, the Maria Schneider Orchestra, Bertha Hope, Herbie Hancock, Conor Oberst,[6] Christian McBride,[7] Mike Pride,[8] Kenny Barron, Darcy James Argue's Secret Society, Bill Laswell, Peter Evans,[9] Tyshawn Sorey, Ingrid Laubrock,[10] Ava Mendoza,[11] Mick Barr, and Tom Rainey.Irabagon's many projects as bandleader include a quartet with Luis Perdomo, Yasushi Nakamura, and Rudy Royston,[12] as well as a trio with Mark Helias and Barry Altschul.[13] He is also a member of the Mary Halvorson Quintet, Septet,[14] and Octet;[15] the Dave Douglas Quintet;Support the show
JOHNNY GRIFFIN “WAY OUT !” New York, February 26 or 27, 1958Cherokee, Hot sausageJohnny Griffin (ts) Kenny Drew (p) Wilbur Ware (b) Philly Joe Jones (d) CHRISTINE JENSEN “DAY MOON” Montreal, c. 2022Day moon, Twenty twenty blues, Here's that rainy dayChristine Jensen (as,sop) Steve Amirault (p) Adrian Vedady (b) Jim Doxas (d) JOSH LAWRENCE “AND THAT TOO” Brooklyn, NY, June 7 & 8, 2021Grit (1), Nefertiti (1), Black keys (2)Josh Lawrence (tp) Willie Morris (ts) Art Hirahara (p) Boris Kozlov (b) Jason Tiemann (d-1) Rudy Royston (d-2) Continue reading Puro Jazz 13 de marzo, 2025 at PuroJazz.
DIEGO RIVERA LOVE AND PEACE Brooklyn, NY, June 6, 2021Battle fatigue, AlabamaDiego Rivera (ts,sop-1,comp) Art Hirahara (p) Boris Kozlov (b) Rudy Royston (d) THE THREE SOUNDS BLACK ORCHID Englewood Cliffs, N.J., Feb-Nov, 1962Black orchid, A foggy day, Back home,Tadd's delightGene Harris (p) Andy Simpkins (b) Bill Dowdy (d) MARK ALBAN LOTZ TURN ON, TUNE IN, DROP OUT! Amsterdam, 26 & 27 May, 2022Push, Dance The Monolith, Relax And Flow, Bring Delight, Trance OutMark Alban Lotz (fl, efx) Zack Lober. Continue reading Puro Jazz 13 de febrero, 2025 at PuroJazz.
DIEGO RIVERA LOVE AND PEACE Brooklyn, NY, June 6, 2021Battle fatigue, AlabamaDiego Rivera (ts,sop-1,comp) Art Hirahara (p) Boris Kozlov (b) Rudy Royston (d) THE THREE SOUNDS BLACK ORCHID Englewood Cliffs, N.J., Feb-Nov, 1962Black orchid, A foggy day, Back home,Tadd's delightGene Harris (p) Andy Simpkins (b) Bill Dowdy (d) MARK ALBAN LOTZ TURN ON, TUNE IN, DROP OUT! Amsterdam, 26 & 27 May, 2022Push, Dance The Monolith, Relax And Flow, Bring Delight, Trance OutMark Alban Lotz (fl, efx) Zack Lober. Continue reading Puro Jazz 13 de febrero, 2025 at PuroJazz.
CAMILLE THURMAN “ORIGINS” Union City, NJ, October 3 & 4, 2011 & Queens, NY, January 3 & 4, 2013Forward motion (3,4), Jitterbug waltz (1,3,4), In duetime (2,3,5), Revisiting the past (3,4) Camille Thurman (ts,sop,fl,voice) Luis Perdomo (p-2) Brandee Younger (harp-6) Corcoran Holt (b-3) Rudy Royston (d-4) Shirazette Tinnin (d-5,cajon-5) SPHERE “FOUR IN ONE” Englewood Cliffs, N.J., February 17, 1982Four in one, Monk's dream, EvidenceCharlie Rouse (ts) Kenny Barron (p) Buster Williams (b) Ben Riley (d) WOODY HERMAN AND HIS ORCHESTRA “1963” New York, October 15 & 16, 1962Sister Sadie, Mo-lasses, It's a lonesome old town (when you're not around)Bill Chase (tp,arr) Ziggy Harrell, Dave Gale, Gerry Lamy, Paul Fontaine (tp) Jack Gale (tb,arr) Phil Wilson, Eddie Morgan (tb) Woody Herman (cl,as,vcl) Sal Nistico, Larry Covelli (ts) Gordon Brisker (ts,arr) Gene Allen (bar) Nat Pierce (p,arr) Chuck Andrus (b) Jake Hanna (d) Tommy Newsom (arr) Continue reading Puro Jazz 6 de diciembre, 2024 at PuroJazz.
CAMILLE THURMAN “ORIGINS” Union City, NJ, October 3 & 4, 2011 & Queens, NY, January 3 & 4, 2013Forward motion (3,4), Jitterbug waltz (1,3,4), In duetime (2,3,5), Revisiting the past (3,4) Camille Thurman (ts,sop,fl,voice) Luis Perdomo (p-2) Brandee Younger (harp-6) Corcoran Holt (b-3) Rudy Royston (d-4) Shirazette Tinnin (d-5,cajon-5) SPHERE “FOUR IN ONE” Englewood Cliffs, N.J., February 17, 1982Four in one, Monk's dream, EvidenceCharlie Rouse (ts) Kenny Barron (p) Buster Williams (b) Ben Riley (d) WOODY HERMAN AND HIS ORCHESTRA “1963” New York, October 15 & 16, 1962Sister Sadie, Mo-lasses, It's a lonesome old town (when you're not around)Bill Chase (tp,arr) Ziggy Harrell, Dave Gale, Gerry Lamy, Paul Fontaine (tp) Jack Gale (tb,arr) Phil Wilson, Eddie Morgan (tb) Woody Herman (cl,as,vcl) Sal Nistico, Larry Covelli (ts) Gordon Brisker (ts,arr) Gene Allen (bar) Nat Pierce (p,arr) Chuck Andrus (b) Jake Hanna (d) Tommy Newsom (arr) Continue reading Puro Jazz 6 de diciembre, 2024 at PuroJazz.
STEVE COLEMAN “POLYTROPOS / OF MANY TURNS” Paris, France, c. 2023Spontaneous pi, Lush life cadenzaJonathan Finlayson (tp) Steve Coleman (as) Rich Brown (b) Sean Rickman (d) RYAN KEBERLE “BRIGHT MOMENTS” c. 2024 Stillness within, To be and not to doAlex Norris (tp,flhrn) Ryan Keberle (tb) Patrick Cornelius (as,sop,b-cl,alto-fl) Diego Rivera (ts,fl-1) Michael Dease (bar) Art Hirahara (p) Boris Kozlov (b) Rudy Royston (d) ANNA WEBBER “SIMPLETRIO2000” Brooklyn, NY, December 19 & 20, 2023Slingsh0t, Idiom VII, g equals GM over r squaredAnna Webber (ts,fl,bass-fl) Matt Mitchell (p) John Hollenbeck (d) Continue reading Puro Jazz 22 de noviembre, 2024 at PuroJazz.
STEVE COLEMAN “POLYTROPOS / OF MANY TURNS” Paris, France, c. 2023Spontaneous pi, Lush life cadenzaJonathan Finlayson (tp) Steve Coleman (as) Rich Brown (b) Sean Rickman (d) RYAN KEBERLE “BRIGHT MOMENTS” c. 2024 Stillness within, To be and not to doAlex Norris (tp,flhrn) Ryan Keberle (tb) Patrick Cornelius (as,sop,b-cl,alto-fl) Diego Rivera (ts,fl-1) Michael Dease (bar) Art Hirahara (p) Boris Kozlov (b) Rudy Royston (d) ANNA WEBBER “SIMPLETRIO2000” Brooklyn, NY, December 19 & 20, 2023Slingsh0t, Idiom VII, g equals GM over r squaredAnna Webber (ts,fl,bass-fl) Matt Mitchell (p) John Hollenbeck (d) Continue reading Puro Jazz 22 de noviembre, 2024 at PuroJazz.
MICHAEL DEASE “SWING LOW” Brooklyn, NY, February 10, 2023Dancing in the dark, Appreciation, New blues (1)Ingrid Jensen (tp) Altin Sencalar (tb-1) Michael Dease (bar) Art Hirahara (p) Boris Kozlov (b) Rudy Royston (d) SONNY CLARK “LEAPIN' AND LOPIN'” Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 13, 1961Somethin' special, Deep in a dream (tt,cr out,1), Eric walksTommy Turrentine (tp) Charlie Rouse (ts) Ike Quebec (ts-1) Sonny Clark (p) Butch Warren (b) Billy Higgins (d) OSCAR PETTIFORD “MY LITTLE CELLO” Copenhagen, Denmark, July 5 & 6, 1960Montmartre blues (1), Why not ? Continue reading Puro Jazz 20 de noviembre, 2024 at PuroJazz.
MICHAEL DEASE “SWING LOW” Brooklyn, NY, February 10, 2023Dancing in the dark, Appreciation, New blues (1)Ingrid Jensen (tp) Altin Sencalar (tb-1) Michael Dease (bar) Art Hirahara (p) Boris Kozlov (b) Rudy Royston (d) SONNY CLARK “LEAPIN' AND LOPIN'” Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 13, 1961Somethin' special, Deep in a dream (tt,cr out,1), Eric walksTommy Turrentine (tp) Charlie Rouse (ts) Ike Quebec (ts-1) Sonny Clark (p) Butch Warren (b) Billy Higgins (d) OSCAR PETTIFORD “MY LITTLE CELLO” Copenhagen, Denmark, July 5 & 6, 1960Montmartre blues (1), Why not ? Continue reading Puro Jazz 20 de noviembre, 2024 at PuroJazz.
! What's Past - Is Prologue ! ! ! Callin' ALL The Boom Booms & The Zoom Zooms ! ! ! Turn On - Choon In - Zig Zag ! ! ! Hello World . . . Groovin' Blue Is On The Air ! ! . . . GROUND DOWN TO THE UNDERGROUND . . . * * * GROOVIN' BLUE 24 - 09 * * * Groovin' Blue is dedicated to Dr. Li Wenliang 1. (4:23) WAGRadio GB 24 - 09 Intro - Produced by WAGRadio Vinyl Librarian William "Fats Is Back" Reiter (formerly CKLG-FM 96.9 Boss Jock - 'Bill Reiter - The All-Niter') 2. (3:10) "Serpentine (DJZigZag Aily Derring EdiT)" - RICH MORE [RICH MORE] 2023 3. ( :10) WAGRadio DeLite Id 4. (6:06) "Irene Trains" - TAIL FREAKS [Piston] 2023 5. (4:42) "Who's Bad (DJZigZag Well Wise EdiT)" - CALEB JACKSON [SWEATRZ] 6. (3:26) "Space Walk" - GALAXY WICKAKA WICKED, PLANET PETE [Nuage Distribution] 7. (5:18) "Pacing" - ALTIN SENCALAR [Posi-Tone Cd No. PR 8255 "Discover The Present"] Markus Howell (br sx), Raul Reyas Bueno (bs), Pete Rodriguez (cng/perc), Rudy Royston (dm), Art Hirahara (pn), Diego Rivera (tn sx), Anthony Hervey (tpt), Altin Sencalar (tbn) Prod. Marc Free 8. ( :56) WAGRadio Rollin' Wit' DJZZ Id 9. (6:10) "Be Yourself (DJZigZag Private Sing EdiT)" - SAISON, KAMEELAH WAHEED [Big Love Music] 2023 10.( :48) WAGRadio Une Doo Twat Kat Id 11.(6:32) "Wave Riding (Original Mix)" - AURA SAFARI [Hell Yeah] 12.( :24) WAGRadio Douba' Poppin' Id 13.(4:59) "Hello Africa (DJ Soulstar Edit)" - DR. ALBAN [Bubble Music Media] 14.( :46) WAGRadio Hi Voluume Id 15.(3:34) "Gas Station (DJZigZag MashEdiT of the Original Mix vs Hon Remix)" - Q THE MUSIC, CODES [Codes, Q The Music] 2020 16.(6:46) "Gas Station Hot Dog" - FARNELL NEWTON [Posi-Tone Cd No. PR8206 "Rippin' & Runnin'"] 2020 Rudy Royston (dm), Brian Charette (org), Farnell Newton (tpt) Prod. Marc Free 17.(1:04) WAGRadio 2405 Intro Rewind 18.(3:50) "Sax Fifth Avenue" - MASEGO [Capitol Records] 19.(2:24) "Sax Fifth Avenue" - JOHNNY BEECHER and his Buckingham Road Quintet with Bert Kendricks at the organ [Omega 45rpm No. OM-116] 1962 * Johnny Beecher is really PLAS JOHNSON 20.( :27) WAGRadio 2405 Intro 2 Rewind 21.(3:57) "Like I Said (DJZigZag Board Over EdiT) - A-TRAK [Fool's Gold Records] 22.(4:01) "I Pity The Fool (DJZigZag 2024 Come Eleven Nu EdiT) - ANN PEEBLES [Hi Records 45rpm No HI 2186] 1971* Prod. Willie Mitchell 23.(1:51) "Controller" - ONESIMUS [Melodia Music] 24.( :07) WAGRadio Momorrow Id 25.(4:47) "El Salsero Africano (DJZigZag Boo-Bo-Boo EdiT)" - DJ RAIN [Open Bar Music] 26.( :07) Nu GB End 79:37
ALEX SIPIAGIN “HORIZONS” June, 2023 Clean cut, AIVA-tionAlex Sipiagin (tp) Chris Potter (ts,sop) John Escreet (p) Matt Brewer (b) Eric Harland (d) JOSH LAWRENCE “MEASURED RESPONSE” Brooklyn, NY, November 19, 2022A tragic tango comedy, Between the lakes (1), Prelude to a farewell (for Barry Harris) Josh Lawrence (tp,flhrn-1) Diego Rivera (ts) Art Hirahara (p) Luques Curtis (b) Rudy Royston (d) “KENNY BURRELL/JOHN COLTRANE” Hackensack, NJ, March 7, 1958Freight Trane, I never knew, Lyresto, Why was I born ? Continue reading Puro Jazz 21 de agosto, 2024 at PuroJazz.
ALEX SIPIAGIN “HORIZONS” June, 2023 Clean cut, AIVA-tionAlex Sipiagin (tp) Chris Potter (ts,sop) John Escreet (p) Matt Brewer (b) Eric Harland (d) JOSH LAWRENCE “MEASURED RESPONSE” Brooklyn, NY, November 19, 2022A tragic tango comedy, Between the lakes (1), Prelude to a farewell (for Barry Harris) Josh Lawrence (tp,flhrn-1) Diego Rivera (ts) Art Hirahara (p) Luques Curtis (b) Rudy Royston (d) “KENNY BURRELL/JOHN COLTRANE” Hackensack, NJ, March 7, 1958Freight Trane, I never knew, Lyresto, Why was I born ? Continue reading Puro Jazz 21 de agosto, 2024 at PuroJazz.
Linda May Han Oh, Sara Serpa & Andre Matos, Jen Shyu, Ambrose Akinmusire, Bill Frisell, Ron Miles, Rudy Royston, Dan Balmer, Pat Metheny, Sam Wilson, Jessica Ackerley, Laura Swankey and Sarah JerromPlaylist: Linda May Han Oh - PhosphorusSara Serpa, Andre Matos - From a distanceJen Shyu, featuring Ambrose Akinmusire, Mat Maneri, Thomas Morgan & Dan Weiss - With Eyes Closed You See AllAmbrose Akinmusire, featuring Bill Frisell & Herlin Riley - Weighted CornersBill Frisell - Strange MeetingRon Miles, featuring Bill Frisell & Brian Blade - Rudy-Go-RoundRudy Royston - Thank You For This DayDan Balmer - Lifesize Bright (For the Man from Missouri)Pat Metheny - LujonSam Wilson - watersourceJessica Ackerley - All of the colours are singingLaura Swankey - Alone Now (liar)Sarah Jerrom - Part VI: Carrion
KALIA VANDEVER REGROWTH Brooklyn, NY, c. 2021False memories (3), Lift (2), An unwelcome visit (1,2,3), More of the good stuff later (2,3)Kalia Vandever (tb,comp) Immanuel Wilkins (as-1) Paul Cornish (p-3) Lee Meadvin (g-2) Nick Dunston (b) Connor Parks (d) DAVE DOUGLAS OVERCOME New York, Grabado por cada músico de forma remota, July-September, 2020We shall overcome, When we are together again, Peace, OvercomeDave Douglas (tp) Ryan Keberle (tb) Camila Meza (g,voice) Jorge Roeder (b) Rudy Royston (d) Fay Victor (voice) SUMMER CAMARGO TO WHOM I LOVE New York, August 16-18, 202280 tears of joy (1), Exploring the city (2), Sunny side of the street, Dance of the merrymaker (1,2)Summer Camargo (tp) Jeffrey Miller (tb) Veronica Leahy (reeds) Esteban Castro (p) Joey DeFrancesco (org-1) Raul Reyes Bueno (b) Varun Das (d) Jamey Haddad (perc-2) Continue reading Puro Jazz 19 de junio 2024 at PuroJazz.
KALIA VANDEVER REGROWTH Brooklyn, NY, c. 2021False memories (3), Lift (2), An unwelcome visit (1,2,3), More of the good stuff later (2,3)Kalia Vandever (tb,comp) Immanuel Wilkins (as-1) Paul Cornish (p-3) Lee Meadvin (g-2) Nick Dunston (b) Connor Parks (d) DAVE DOUGLAS OVERCOME New York, Grabado por cada músico de forma remota, July-September, 2020We shall overcome, When we are together again, Peace, OvercomeDave Douglas (tp) Ryan Keberle (tb) Camila Meza (g,voice) Jorge Roeder (b) Rudy Royston (d) Fay Victor (voice) SUMMER CAMARGO TO WHOM I LOVE New York, August 16-18, 202280 tears of joy (1), Exploring the city (2), Sunny side of the street, Dance of the merrymaker (1,2)Summer Camargo (tp) Jeffrey Miller (tb) Veronica Leahy (reeds) Esteban Castro (p) Joey DeFrancesco (org-1) Raul Reyes Bueno (b) Varun Das (d) Jamey Haddad (perc-2) Continue reading Puro Jazz 19 de junio 2024 at PuroJazz.
BILL FRISELL TRIO + UMBRIA JAZZ ORCHESTRA “ORCHESTRAS” Umbria ca. 2022Lookout for Hope, Strange Meeting, ElectrcityBill Frisell (g) Thomas Morgan (b) Rudy Royston (d) + Umbia Jazz Orchestra, Mike Gibbs (arr) Manuele Morbidini (cond) KENNY BURRELL TRIO A NIGHT AT THE VANGUARD New York, September 16 & 17, 1959All night long, Will you still be mine ?, I'm a fool to want you, TrioKenny Burrell (g) Richard Davis (b) Roy Haynes (d) GEORGE RUSSELL THE JAZZ WORKSHOP: New York, March 31, 1956Ye hypocrite, ye Beelzebub, Livingstone, I presume ?, Ezz-theticArt Farmer (tp) Hal McKusick (fl,as) Bill Evans (p) Barry Galbraith (g) Milt Hinton (b) Joe Harris (d) George Russell (arr,cond) New York, December 21, 1956Knights of the steamtable, Ballad of Hix Blewittsame except Teddy Kotick (b) Osie Johnson (d,woodblock-1) George Russell (boobams-1) added Continue reading Puro Jazz 30 Mayo 2024 at PuroJazz.
BILL FRISELL TRIO + UMBRIA JAZZ ORCHESTRA “ORCHESTRAS” Umbria ca. 2022Lookout for Hope, Strange Meeting, ElectrcityBill Frisell (g) Thomas Morgan (b) Rudy Royston (d) + Umbia Jazz Orchestra, Mike Gibbs (arr) Manuele Morbidini (cond) KENNY BURRELL TRIO A NIGHT AT THE VANGUARD New York, September 16 & 17, 1959All night long, Will you still be mine ?, I'm a fool to want you, TrioKenny Burrell (g) Richard Davis (b) Roy Haynes (d) GEORGE RUSSELL THE JAZZ WORKSHOP: New York, March 31, 1956Ye hypocrite, ye Beelzebub, Livingstone, I presume ?, Ezz-theticArt Farmer (tp) Hal McKusick (fl,as) Bill Evans (p) Barry Galbraith (g) Milt Hinton (b) Joe Harris (d) George Russell (arr,cond) New York, December 21, 1956Knights of the steamtable, Ballad of Hix Blewittsame except Teddy Kotick (b) Osie Johnson (d,woodblock-1) George Russell (boobams-1) added Continue reading Puro Jazz 30 Mayo 2024 at PuroJazz.
Ron Miles reached beyond style and into human feeling. A cornetist who nestled all kinds of complexities into his warm and welcoming music, he left us too soon — but also left a lot to remember him by. Old Main Chapel, a gorgeous trio album recorded a decade ago, is now a part of that legacy. So too are our guests this episode, guitarist Bill Frisell and drummer Rudy Royston, who both knew Miles for more than 30 years. During a recent tour stop in Philly, they remembered their friend for his generosity, his soulfulness, and his fierce commitment to beauty. Like his music, their reminiscence glows with wonder, still inhabiting the present tense. Jazzwise: A requiem for Ron: Ron Miles: Old Main Chapel NPR: Ron Miles, cornetist who imbued modern jazz with heart and soul, dies at 58 PBS: Ron Miles, beloved fixture of Denver jazz scene, dead at 58 Support WRTI: https://bit.ly/2yAkaJsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this edition of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin sit down with music legend Bill Frisell to discuss his latest release on Blue Note Records, Orchestras. Conceived with his longtime friend and collaborator Michael Gibbs, Orchestras sees Frisell and his trio (Thomas Morgan on bass and Rudy Royston on drums) teaming up with the 60-piece Brussels Philharmonic and the 11-piece Umbria Jazz Orchestra. Together, they explore songs that have been staples of Frisell's setlists for years in electrifying and groundbreaking new ways. Tune in now to hear about Orchestras, the power of togetherness, and much more on this very special episode of Discologist!______We're able to bring you great conversations like this and more because of your generous support. Please consider making a one time gift or a recurring donation today!SUPPORTSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/discologist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Yasushi Nakamura loves his music. And he truly loves laying down the groove lines behind a hot band like he does for almost a dozen bands. However, being one of today's first-call bassists means frequent and long show tours that can take him away from his family of two-children and spouse for weeks, even months at a time. It has resulted in an impressive list and number of recordings made on both electric and acoustic or double bass. Pianist and longtime friend, Emmet Cohen, says that Yasushi “…is known in the music community for playing in over a dozen bands and is hardly ever seen reading music.” The reason, says Yasushi, is he has a photographic memory for the music. He takes one look at it and the rest he recalls. This allows him to internalize the music, a practice he highly recommends to young bassists today. Yasushi is a pretty shy guy on and off the bandstand. Watch a video of him and you'll notice he kicks it like the good bassist he is but rarely engages in any dialogue. He says he likes to lay back, be the guy behind the sound. You wouldn't know it, though, when it's time for him to step out. Sometimes a big grin will shine, but Yasushi is mostly focused on delivering a ballad or driving his bass through the high pace sounds left behind by the pianist or the horns. His discography is already enormous. Yasushi has performed in and out of the studio with many noted jazz musicians including Cecile McLorin Salvant, Emmet Cohen, Christian Sands, Amina Figarova, Shamie Royston, Jon Irabagon, Rudy Royston, Vincent Herring, and Ulysses Owners Jr. I saw Yasushi at the 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival touring concert at Denison University near Columbus, Ohio. In that show he was part of an all-star billing with Dee Dee Bridgewater, Kurt Elling, Lakecia Benjamin, and good friends and long-time collaborators, Christian Sands and Clarence Penn. Yasushi Nakamura is sharing two compositions with the podcast so thanks to him for that. They are:“Yasugaloo”-A Lifetime Treasure, Yasushi Nakamura-bass, Lawrence Fields-piano, Clarence Penn-drums; 9/29/2016 (Atelier Sawano)-7:03“Awesome Beef”-Hometown, Yasushi Nakamura-bass, Lawrence Fields-piano, Clarence Penn-drums, Bigyuki-Synths; 11/10/2017 (Atelier Sawano)-3:56 This episode is being released during Jazz Appreciation Month. What better person and humbler guy than Yasushi Nakamura to kick off this year's celebration of jazz. And thank you for listening to Strictly Jazz Sounds. Spread the word about this podcast and share it with others when you can. Finally, support live jazz wherever you are. Photo by Stephen Braunginn
Första rad: Fotonerna vektoriserar sig i samtliga riktningar UPPLÄSNING: Johan Jönson Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. DIKT: Ur "Nollamorfa" av Johan JönsonDIKTSAMLING: Nollamorfa (Albert Bonniers förlag 2023)MUSIK: Bill Frisell: No time to cryEXEKUTÖR: Bill Frisell, gitarr, Eyvind Kang, viola och Rudy Royston, trummor
Tim Armacost recently brought his quintet to Furman, where I serve as an adjunct instructor. I was blown away! First, the band was great, world class. What brought it all together though, was Tim's wonderful playing and writing, and the conceptual approach he brought to the organization of the music. The thing that most impresses me about Tim's playing, is that it is thoroughly modern and contemporary, yet he maintains a sense of lyricism. His sound is big and warm, and he has complete control of expression and dynamics. He made the comment that he wrote the music with these specific musicians in mind, and it certainly works. And of course, it doesn't hurt to have Jim Ridl, Kenny Davis, Joe Locke and Rudy Royston taking care of business, as well. I recommend checking out the recording of this band and this music: The Inevitable Note. Tim has also published a book, The Jazz Saxophone Book, which is much more than a saxophone book! You can find it on his website, at the link below. This is a great conversation, and I'm sure you'll dig it! Tim ArmacostI am available for online or in person study. Reach out to me at: keith@keithdavismusic.com Keith Davis Music
Hailing from the vibrant music scene of St. Louis, saxophonist and composer Willie Morris emerges as a fresh and exciting force on the jazz scene. With a deep-rooted appreciation for the Black-American art forms that have flourished in his city, he brings a dynamic and unique perspective to his craft. In this early stage of his career, Willie has already been blessed with remarkable opportunities that have allowed him to perform and record alongside a distinguished lineup of artists. Collaborating with esteemed musicians such as Randy Brecker, John Clayton, Jason Marsalis, Montez Coleman, Josh Lawrence, Donald Edwards, Boris Kozlov, Rudy Royston, and Art Hirahara, among others, Willie has had the privilege of immersing himself in diverse musical settings that have expanded his artistic horizons. A testament to his extraordinary talent, Willie's debut album, "Conversation Starter" (Posi-Tone 2023), serves as a platform for showcasing his exceptional abilities. Teaming up with an exceptional band consisting of Patrick Cornelius, Jon Davis, Adi Meyerson, and EJ Strickland, the album embodies the depth and range of Willie's musical prowess. Through his soulful saxophone melodies and innovative compositions, Willie delivers a captivating listening experience that resonates with audiences on a profound level. If you enjoyed this episode please make sure to subscribe, follow, rate, and/or review this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, ect. Connect with us on all social media platforms and at www.improvexchange.com
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The much awaited return of Tood Sickafoose graces our playlist together with other gem ranging from the gorgeous to the adventurous, with a couple of surprising contributions from musicians whose relationship with jazz has been notoriously... ambivalent, Frank Zappa and Stewart Copeland. The playlist also features Samuel Blaser; Todd Sickafoose [pictured]; Amaury Faye; Rudy Royston; Alexander Hawkins; Mick Rossi, Peter Hess, Matt Moran; John Zorn. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/17670100/Mondo-Jazz (starting from ""Lady Rawlinson"). Happy listening! Photo credit: Shervin Lainez
Welcome to the Bonus recording of Episode 11. More stories to tell by Jon Irabagon. The recording by the group, Mostly Other People Do the Killing, Blue, the note-for-note recreation of Miles Davis' classic album is “A work of conceptual jazz art,” writes Bandcamp. The listening public's response varied considerably but suffice it to say that Jon as well as his bandmates had to deal with substantial internet rage, including death threats. But not to let that totally color the experience, Jon says there were many positive emails about the recording and the process. The way Jon tells the story details a tale that will live on for ages. This bonus track also includes Jon Irabagon recounting the many years it took for him to transcribe most of the recorded solos of sax giants John Coltrane and Julian “Cannonball” Adderley. We talk about his recording Dr. Quixotic's Traveling Exotics, which we both consider as perhaps his best work largely because of with whom he records. The personnel on this album are phenomenal: Luis Perdomo, piano, Yasushi Nakamura, bass, Rudy Royston, drums, and Tom Harrell on trumpet. And, of course, Jon Irabagon is on alto sax. This is one helluva recording, we both agreed. I did not think our conversation would have been complete without touching base about Jon's good friend Sylvain Rifflet from Paris with whom Jon recorded two outstanding albums, Perpetual Motion and Rebellion(s). And if you wondered what is in Jon's future, he gives a full accounting of where he's moving forward. So, buckle up for this ride. Jon Irabagon, a tale of tales. Music: The Cost of Modern Living (Behind the Sky, Irabbagast Records, 2015) 6:02 Jon Irabagon-tenor saxophone, Luis Perdomo-piano, Yasushi Nakamura-bass, Rudy Royston-drums The Bo'ness Monster (Dr. Quixotic's Traveling Exotics, Irabbagast Records, 2018) 6:40 Jon Irabagon- tenor saxophone, Luis Perdomo-piano, Yasushi Nakamura-bass, Rudy Royston-drums, Tim Hagans-trumpet
From projects inspired by African traditions to jazz spiked with hard-rock, passing through some fascinating chamber influences, this week's playlist showcases the creativity, breadth and depth of today's international jazz scene. The playlist features Kala Jula & Gangbé Brass Band [pictured]; Peter Somuah, Stevo Atambire; Samuele Strufaldi; Ze in the Clouds, Paolo Fresu, Uri Caine; Rudy Royston; Sam Bardfeld; Vincent Peirani; Francesco Bearzatti; Brass Against; Ingrid Laubrock; Brandon Seabrook. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/17327362/Mondo-Jazz (from "Asro" onward). Happy listening! Photo credit: Suzy Mazzanisi
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!!
Saxophonist/composer JD Allen is known for his enigmatic, elegant and hard-driving style, as well as for his passionate storytelling through music. On his recently-released new album, Americana, Vol. 2, he continues to explore the underestimated but crucial role the blues has played in the history of jazz and how in continues to evolve and influence the art form today. He continues this investigation alongside his long-time colleagues Gregg August and Rudy Royston. This time around, he is also joined by guitarist Charlie Hunter, who shares not only Allen's interest in the blues and its legacy but they also share similar life experiences. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazziz/support
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!