In this final podcast episode for 2019 we begin and end with jazz greats Donald Byrd and Thelonious Monk. In between we feature several young musicians, including Hartford's Matt Dwonszyk, Orice Jenkins and Leala Cyr. We throw in some Frank Zappa to mix things up as well.

PlaylistArtist ~ Track ~ Album Donald Byrd ~ Off To the Races ~ Off to the RacesJason Palmer ~ Fly Little Bird Fly ~ Nothing to HideMatt Dwonszyk ~ What A Wonderful World ~ Wonderful WorldOrice Jenkins ~ Nature Boy ~ Centenial ColeLeala Cyr ~ Canyon View ~ First InstinctFrank Zappa ~ Big Swifty ~ Waka / JawakaThelonious Monk Orchestra ~ Monk's Mood ~ At Town Hall

Continuing from last week's podcast, this one features piano, guitar, and alto saxophone. 

PlaylistArtist ~ Track ~ PlaylistMcCoy Tyner ~ If I Should Lose You ~ IlluminationsVijay Iyer with Prasanna & Nitin Mitta ~ Duality ~ TirthaJonathan Kreisberg ~ The South of Everywhere ~ The South of EverywhereShakti with John McLaughlin ~ Mind Ecology ~ Natural ElementsCannonball Adderley ~ Jeannine ~ Them Dirty BluesMiguel Zenon ~ Triago Salsa ~ `SoneroKenny Garrett ~ November 15 ~ Songbook

This week's episode celebrates Trane's iconic A Love Supreme, recorded 55 years ago this past week. The suites first movement Acknowledgement is followed by the 2019 release of Blue World. We hear other fine saxophonists George Garzone, Roland Kirk and Hank Mobley. The podcast concludes with Envisage Collective, an ensemble that includes CT based artists Noah Baerman, Kris Allen, Chris Dingman among others.

PlaylistArtist ~ Track ~ Album John Coltrane ~ Acknowledgement - Part I ~ A Love SupremeJohn Coltrane ~ Blue World ~ Blue WorldGeorge Garzone ~ Plus One ~ The Fringe In New YorkRahsaan Roland Kirk ~ Theme for the Eulipions ~ The Return of the 5,000lb ManHank Mobley ~ Up a Step ~ No Room for SquaresEnvisage Collective ~ Envisage ~ Reach OutEnvisage Collective ~ The Omnivore's Dilemma ~ Reach Out

This week's episode is from an unpublished segment of a broadcast in September. It features newly released music from Miles. Also featured is new and old music from Chick and other releases by some fine modern jazz artists.

PlaylistArtist ~ Track ~ AlbumMiles Davis ~ Maze ~ RubberbandMiles Davis ~ Carnival Time ~ RubberbandNew Chordtet ~ Tom Cat ~ New ChordtetBen Wolfe ~ The Enforcer ~ FatherhoodChick Corea ~ Litha ~ Inner SpaceChick Corea & The Spanish Heart Band ~ Admiration ~ AntidoteSteve Davis ~ Think On Me ~ CorrelationsBenny Golson ~ Groves Groove ~ New Time New 'TetJane Bunnett and Maqueque ~ Reunited ~ On Firm Ground

We begin with new music from saxophonist Ted Nash as he interprets the music of West Side Story. Then original new music from vibraphonist Joel Ross. Next we dip back into the 70's with Maynard Ferguson and Stanley Turrentine. Finally music featuring an early John McLaughlin with bassist Miroslav Vittous.

PlaylistArtist ~ Track ~ Album Ted Nash ~ Something' Coming ~ Somewhere Else West Side Story SongsTed Nash ~ Cool ~ Somewhere Else West Side Story SongsJoel Ross ~ With Whom Do You Learn Trust? ~ KingmakerJoel Ross ~ Grey ~ KingmakerGerald Cleaver & Violet Hour ~ Detroit ~ Live At Firehouse12Maynard Ferguson ~ Primal Scream ~ Primal ScreamStanley Turrentine ~ Sugar ~ SugarMiroslav Vittous ~ I Will Tell Him On You ~ Infinite SearchJohn McLaughlin ~ It's Funny ~ ExtrapolationJohn McLaughlin ~ Peace One ~ My Goals Beyond

We begin this week's podcast with recent projects from Noah Baerman (Trio 149, Envisage Collective) followed by classic jazz from Wes Montgomery and Stan Getz. That is followed up by new releases from Chick Corea and Keith Jarrett.

We begin this episode with these jazz standards that celebrate my favorite season. That is followed by Azerbaijan pianist Amina Figarova with her vision of Fall. Following is new music from Chick, Curtis brothers, and Zenon. Finally a couple tracks from Avery Sharpe and his 400 project.

This podcast begins with a celebration of Joni Mitchell on her birthday. Included is a track from the grammy award winning album from Herbie Hancock River: The Joni Letters. Following that is the tenor sax playing of Ben Webster. The end of the podcast features another great tenor, Joe Henderson.

PlaylistArtist ~ Track ~ Album Joni Mitchell ~ A Case of You ~ BlueJoni Mitchell ~ Furry Sings the Blues ~ HejiraJoni Mitchell ~ Blue Hotel Room ~ HejiraHerbie Hancock ~ River ~ River The Joni LettersBen Webster (and Joe Zawinul) ~ Trav'lin' Light ~ SoulmatesBen Webster (and Joe Zawinul) ~ Like Someone in Love ~ SoulmatesFrank Varela ~ Ganja Groove ~ Grandma's RevengePat Metheny Group ~ Are You Going With Me ~ OfframpMiguel Zenon ~ El Nazaro ~ Sonero: the music of Ismael RiveraJohn Coltrane ~ Naima (Take 1) ~ Blue WorldBennie Wallace ~ The Bob Crosby Blues ~ Mystic BridgeJoe Henderson ~ Blue Bossa ~ Live in JapanJoe Henderson ~ Beatrice ~ The State of the TenorChris Potter ~ Shadow (For Joe Henderson) ~ Gratitude

This episode begins with the immense talent of pianist Matt Dechamplain. Matt is in the house talking about his latest project, a drummerless trio. We also discuss the rigors of playing stride piano, and the musicians that have influenced his playing. After that, listen to Roxy Coss making a political/social statement from her latest CD. The podcast finishes with bassist Avery Sharpe from his recent project 400.

PlaylistArtist ~ Track ~ AlbumAtla & Matt Dechamplain ~ Ask Me Now ~ PauseMatt Dechamplain ~ A Handful of Keys ~ Stride-BopMatt Dechamplain Trio ~ Rough Ridin' ~ not yet availableRoxy Coss ~ Mr. President ~ QuintetJean-Luc Ponty ~ King Kong ~ King Kong: The music of Frank ZappaFrank Varela ~ Upstream ~ Grandma's RevengeWoody Herman. ~ Early Autumn ~ Early AutumnCurtis Brothers ~ Parametric ~ AlgorithmMiguel Zenon ~ Las Caras Lindas ~ Sonero The Music of Ismael RiveraAvery Sharpe ~ Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around ~ 400: An African American PortraitAvery Sharpe ~ 500 ~ 400: An African American Portrait

This abbreviated podcast was recorded during the WWUH fundraiser. A lot of editing was done to cut out the pledge drive pitches, so this episode may sound a bit choppy. An eclectic set of music, beginning with an excellent band led by bassist Miroslav Vitous from circa 1970, and ending with new music from Miguel Zenon. A variety of tunes in between.

PlaylistArtist ~ Track ~ AlbumMiroslav Vitous ~ I Will Tell Him On You ~ Infinite SearchRon Jackson ~ Moon Dance ~ Standards and Other SongsMarshall Gilkes and the WDR Big Band ~ Switchback ~ Always ForwardLeala Cyr ~ The Secret ~ First InstinctNiki Parrot ~ There's a Boat That's Leaving Soon for NY ~ New York to ParisJohn Coltrane ~ Village Blues Take 3 ~ Blue WorldMigel Zenon ~ Las Caras Lindas ~ Sonero The Music of Ismael Rivera