As we have been exploring the connections between jazz and basketball, in this set we focus on compositions inspired by iconic athletes like LeBron James, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Michael Jordan, George Gervin, Magic Johnson and Kobe Bryant. At the top of the set a collaboration between Quincy Jones and Shaquille O'Neal [pictured].

The playlist features Quincy Jones, Shaquille O'Neal [pictured]; Mads Tolling; Leonhart Brass Band; Tobias Meinhart; Steve Coleman; Max Graef, Glen Astro; Robert Glasper.

Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/19064879/Mondo-Jazz (up to "Basketball")

Happy listening!

Photo credit: Stephen Bondio