95bFM: The 95bFM Jazz Show

With the Creepy Season rollin' in, Miss Dom & Max decide some Blues vibes are required. They kick off the show with a little stack of 'blues-infused' selections. The pair then do some fun diggin', surfacing from the depths with a bunch of classic jazz tracks by groups who covered versions of those classics  - with versions covered  -  both - by a couple of the Jazz Greats - plus a few covered by more recent artists, & players - uncovering a few surprises in the process. 

Dom makes mention of the Melbourne International Jazz Festival. And the pair take a speedy look at a few exciting new releases from local, & offshore. Plus, also add a couple of random Spooky tracks - 'cos 'tis the season.

 As always - our kind thanks to the amazing San Ray - who bring us the Jazz Show each week. Find San Ray at 118 Ponsonby Road for outstanding eats, beverages & vibes. : > 

A sunny afternoon of jazz brought to you by host Blind Mango Chutney and San Ray classic bistro, kicking off with the quasi-religious feel of Phil Upchurch (with the legendary Charles Stepney as producer) before heading into a big 10” set starting with the vibes of Milt Jackson and the alto sax of Charlie Parker. He finishes with some great local tracks by players from Jonathan Crayford & Riki Gooch, to Murray McNabb, Andy Brown & Frank Gibson Jr.

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Frances Chan samples Mexican flavours, with a side of spiritual jazz and fresh cuts from the UK, sandwiched between Marvellous Mingus. 

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Blind Mango Chutney hosts your jazz hang this afternoon, starting with a nice warm number and continuing through with a smorgasbord of jazz canapes and hors d'oeuvres.

Brought to you by our friends at San Ray on Ponsonby Rd.

Frances Chan loves a theme: ‘Sunday’ and ‘afternoon’ songs are on the menu plus new tunes, retro gems and a surprise ending.

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May Lay & Miss Dom had a fun Jazz Hang hosting the 95 BFM Jazz Show, 'sitting in' today for our Jazz Boss, Blind Mango Chutney.

Nathan also played for us some of his dope new releases that were so EPICALLY smoking hot we almost had to call the fire department.!

Today Def Jim pays tribute to US Jazz Singer Cassandra Wilson, who passed away in the last week at the age of just 70, and will long be remembered for her utterly distinctive smoky contralto, unique phrasing and very personal treatment of both her own compositions and a wide range of songs from the entire canon of popular music. A half-dozen tracks from albums by other artists are also featured, including new or very recent releases by Adam O'Farrill, Jeff Parker's ETA IVtet and Tomeka Reid Quartet. Crucial listening folks.

Welcome be-boppers to an afternoon of jazz hosted by Blind Mango Chutney, featuring Bill Evans and (still inspired by the recent film) Scott Lafaro, and straying though Benny Goodman, Oscar Peterson and (of course) Miles Davis.

The Jazz Show is brought to you by San Ray, 118 Ponsonby Rd.

Frances Chan showcases a bevvy of terrifically talented twentysomethings and teens, and has a wee Latin moment, sandwiched between some legendary names. Plus a taste of American saxophonist Patrick Bartley Jr, whose debut performance in New Zealand is at The Tuning Fork tonight.

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