In this episode we get back to a more hard-bop oriented sound, from the 1960's to new releases with roots in that more straight ahead jazz tradition.

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Another Fusion set, but this one a bit different. We'll hear jazz fused with pop tunes, string quartets, orchestra, Indian Classical, Ukrainian folk music and hard rock.

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Jazz Rock Fusion is on tap to begin this week's show. Headhunters, Return To Forever, and Mahavishnu Orchestra were the innovators in Jazz from the early 70's. After that set we hear new music from saxophonist Joshua Redman and others.

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A varied playlist of vocals, hardbop, fusion and electronic music ranging from the 1960's to today's modern jazz.

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The San Diego jazz scene is well represented in this episode, featuring some of the most respected artists in Southern California. Wofford, Hofmann, Thorsen, Sprague and others are at the top of the show. We have Miles too and more.

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This episode begins with jazz masters Trane, McCoy and Moody. Then a talented San Diego guitarist Alex Ciavarelli. The show concludes with a set of 70's jazz/rock fusion classics.

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Much of this week's show is inspired by music I heard performed at local jazz clubs in San Diego. The show begins with McCoy and ends with Miles. They bookend the set of tunes performed at local jazz venues and performed by Matt Hall at the Jazz Lounge and Gilbert Castellanos at Panama 66. More info is contained in the podcast.

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Just returned from vacation is Japan, so this week's podcast is inspired from my trip. The episode begins with Japan impressions from two iconic jazz artists, Brubeck and Silver. Then we here from a couple japanese players Takura Kuroda (tr) and Yasuke Sato (as). 

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The second of two episodes that are being rebroadcast from last year due to being away on vacation from my home studio. I will return next week for a new In The Groove.

After the opening track, we feature the music of Greg Abate and Kenny Barron, both as leaders, and a collaboration between the two. Other great music covers classic jazz, hard bop and fusion.

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Away on vacation this week, so this episode is a reprise of one that originally aired in May of 2024. This is the first of two.

A playlist inadvertently populated with San Diego artists like Matt Hall, Lori Bell, Christopher Hollyday and Steph Johnson. Also of note is a debut recording by Sarah Hanahan, and Pulitzer Prize recipient Tyshawn Sorey.

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