Mondo Jazz

Gems from the "Book of Angels", "Book of Heads", "Song Project", and more, in the second part of this tribute to John Zorn, the composer.

The playlist features David Krakauer, Kathleen Tagg; Pietro Santangelo; Anna Garano; Marc Ribot; Jesse Harris, Star Rover; Guy Klucevsek; Kronos Quartet.

Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/19435945/Mondo-Jazz [from "Parzial" onwards]

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Photo credit: Chad Batka.

Everyone knows that describing John Zorn as a prolific composer is an understatement. Everyone also knows how inclusive he has been, sharing his compositions with the many musicians who are in his circle of trust. Countless renditions of his music have been recorded by these musicians for Zorn's label, Tzadik. To mark his birthday, on September 2nd, here we will focus on interpretations of the John Zorn songbook, mostly Masada Book One, which have been a bit more independent and have come out on albums not on Tzadik.

The playlist features Wayne Horvitz; Rope; Annette Maye; Admah Hotel; Gabriele Coen; Roberto Gatto; Xavier Dubois; Surnatural Orchestra; and the Silkroad Ensemble.

Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/19435945/Mondo-Jazz [from "Sex Fiend" to "Kochot"]

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Photo credit: Frans Schellekens.

From London to Stockholm, via New York, Paris, Chicago and Brussels, for a playlist that pays tribute to Marvin Gaye, Charles Mingus, African and African-American sources of inspiration, and much more.

The playlist features Zara McFarlane [pictured]; Lauren Henderson; Benjamin Sanz; Ethan Philion; Cinema Paradiso; and Gilbert Holmström.

Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/19435945/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Poverty"]

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Around the world in a playlist, featuring jazz influenced by South-African, Norwegian and Caribbean music.

The playlist features Nubya Garcia; Joe Armon-Jones; Aaron Parks; Trondheim Jazz Orchestra, Espen Berg; and Thembi Dunjana [pictured].

Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/19406049/Mondo-Jazz [from "Set It Free" onwards].

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Enjoy an eclectic playlist featuring projects inspired by the novels of Don De Lillo and Philip Roth, champagne-making, mighty vertebrates, wood parasites, and more.

The playlist features Leon Phal; Rodrigo Dominguez; Neta Raanan [pictured]; Matt Pavolka; Anna Butterss; and SML.

Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/19406049/Mondo-Jazz [from "Healthy Ground" to "Feed the Birds"].

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Photo credit: Jimmy Katz.

Mondo Jazz #300! To celebrate this milestone, here's a playlist featuring the global sounds which Mondo Jazz listeners have come to expect. Here's to 300 more episodes!

The playlist features Tranpe [pictured], Rufus Cappadocia, Sheila Anozier; Søren Skov; Melinda Sullivan, Larry Goldings; Hermeto Pascoal; Eduardo Belo; Emaginario; Ize Trio; and Happy Apple.

Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/19406049/Mondo-Jazz [up to "The Broad Side of the Barn"].

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Photo credit: Lynn Feasey

The compelling debut releases of Tracy Yang's Jazz Orchestra and Sarah Hanahan, the new albums of jazz piano veterans Enrico Pieranunzi and Olli Ahvenlahti are just some of the highlights of another edition of Mondo Jazz packed with great new releases.

The playlist features Josh Lawrence; Enrico Pieranunzi; Sarah Hanahan; Tracy Yang [pictured]; Anthony Branker; and Olli Ahvenlahti.

Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/19372705/Mondo-Jazz (from "A Tragic Tango Comedy" onwards).

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Photo credit: Andreas Hofweber

Enjoy an episode built along an ideal bridge between Amsterdam and New Amsterdam, with a special focus on the launch of FOOD, a new New York based label (as well as live events production company, and soon to be brick-and-mortar restaurant) inspired by the storied, artist-run cafe of 1970’s SoHo of the same name.

The playlist features Louis Cole, Metropole Orkest, Jules Buckley; Tivon Pennicott [pictured]; Rosa Brunello; The Jazz Passengers; Adam O'Farrill; KAMA Kollektiv; and Louise van den Heuvel.

Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/19372705/Mondo-Jazz (from "Things Will Fall Apart" to "Luchtsteen").

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Photo credit: Claudia Tebar

Enjoy an episode of Mondo Jazz full of stellar collaborations, Puerto Rican rumbles, Brazilian waves, birthday celebrations, unearthed gems, and infectious grooves.

The playlist features Joe Tatton; George Benson, Robert Farnon Orchestra; Ben Sidran; Yvonnick Prené, Geoffrey Keezer; Milton Nascimento, Esperanza Spalding [pictured]; Benjamin Koppel, Brian Blade, Anders Koppel; Jonathan Suazo.

Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/19372705/Mondo-Jazz (up to "Don't Take Kindly").

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Photo credit: Larissa Zaidan

A carnival collective and brass band's take on a Britney Spear mega-hit open the dances, literally, and set the tone for a playlist full of surprises.

The playlist features Thiago França [pictured], A Espetacular Charanga do França; Altus; Welf Dorr, Elias Meister, Dmitry Ishenko, Kenny Wollesen; Emanuele Primavera; Kim Cass; Superposition.

Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/19343552/Mondo-Jazz [from "Toxic" onwards]

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