In this episode of Jazz Epicenter 6.7, host Ralph Johnson guides listeners through a timeless journey across the jazz landscape. From the swinging power of Joe Henderson’s Big Band to the smooth keyboard work of Bob James, the fiery Latin stylings of Chucho Valdés, and the soulful vocals of Kathy Cousins, the show highlights the richness of jazz in every form. Along the way, we hear gems from Paul Desmond, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Eliane Elias, Stanley Jordan, Kirk Whalum, Horace Silver, Thelma Houston, Brenda Russell, John Klemmer, and Ahmad Jamal.

Blending classic cuts from the ’60s and ’70s with genre-defining performances, Ralph reminds us that jazz has no boundaries—it’s a journey of sound, spirit, and imagination