Here is an edition of Mondo Jazz featuring tributes and rembrances of Curtis Fowlkes, Ron Miles and Johnny Hodges, Bill Frisell in an orchestral duo with Wayne Horvitz and with an actual orchestra, the exciting new albums by Rosa Brunello [pictured] and Kenny Wollesen and more.

The playlist also features Snarky Puppy; Sam Fribush; Latrala; Owen Broder; Brussels Philarmonic; The Jazz Passengers; Brian Blade.

Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18954736/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Queen B"].

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More un-earthed gems and special edition re-issues released for Record Store Day in this set, which also focuses on two wonderful Sun Ra tribute albumss produced by the Red Hot Organization.

The playlist features Lettuce; Kenny Garrett, Svoy; Brother Jack McDuff; Dave Pike; Shelly Manne and His Men; Jack Sheldon, Chet Baker; Sun Ra [pictured]; Meshell Ndegeocello; Kronos Quartet, Laraaji.

Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18910139/Mondo-Jazz [from "Vibe" onwards].

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Photo credit: Baron Wolman

This is a special edition of Mondo Jazz focusing on soon-to-be collector's items which were released on the occasion of the first Record Store Day of 2024.

The playlist features Cannonball Adderley [pictured]; Omar Sosa, NDR Big Band; Bill Evans; Mal Waldron, Steve Lacy; and Yusef Lateef.

Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18910139/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Yusef's Mood"].

Photo credit: Roberto Polillo.

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The live magnetism of Roy Hargrove and Julie Sassoon enrich a playlist which is bookended by the lush new project by British pianist Bill Laurance with the The Untold Orchestra and the latest, ambitious album by Australian bassist Sam Anning.

Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18875252/Mondo-Jazz (from "NYC Man" to "The Lost One").

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Enjoy a playlist featuring a tribute to Lou Reed, two projects featuring British guitarist Rob Luft and the masterful exercises in noir by Oan Kim & Dirty Jazz, Max Nagl, and Flat Earth Society.

The playlist also features The Leaping Fish Trio, Arild Andersen and Daniel Sommer.

Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18875252/Mondo-Jazz (from "NYC Man" to "The Lost One").

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Creative takes on Django Reinhardt and George Gershwin open a show which then spotlights three emerging and compelling musicians: Hillai Govreen, Nicole McCabe and Eva Novoa.

The playlist also features Edouard Pennes and Béla Fleck.

Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18875252/Mondo-Jazz (up to "Face Down in the Dirt").

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A playlist built along a Latin American trail that takes us from Chile to Colombia, Brazil and Argentina, with a couple of side trips to France and Italy.

The playlist features Melissa Aldana [pictured]; Diana Arias; Dora Morelenbaum; Fred Soul, Zé Luis Nascimento; Ana Frango Elétrico; Julieta Eugenio; Gianmarco Ferri, David Kikoski.

Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18842335/Mondo-Jazz (from "The Solitary Seeker" onwards).

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An enriching mix of United Statesian and European projects in a fascinating set of creative new jazz.

The playlist features Bévort 3; Willy Rodríguez; Dave Douglas; Cotonete; Jake Long; and Gilles Coronado

Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18842335/Mondo-Jazz (from "Strolling in June" to "114").

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Photo credit: John Abbott.

The return of Madeleine Peyroux [pictured], the narrative qualities of modern guitar players, hypnotic violins, and an unepxected John Zorn--Nino Rota--Ennio Morricone astral alignment are some of the reasons which make this playlist very intriguing.

The playlist also features Mikael Máni; Janick Martin; Trio Vier; Grégoire Maret, Romain Collin; Marco Tiraboschi; Adam Baldych, Leszek Mozdzer; and Andrew Bird.

Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18842335/Mondo-Jazz (up to "I Fall in Love Too Easily”).

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From the merciless funk Ghost-Note and Prince & The New Power Generation all the way to the Mitteleuropean cool of Franz Koglmann, here for you is a playlist of music that is as eclectic as it is compelling. The cherry on its top: Queen Esther's [pictured] tribute to Billie Holiday.

The playlist also features Huntertones, Cory Wong; Yann Jankielewicz, Jason Lindner, Josh Dion; Jeremy Rose, The Earshift Orchestra.

Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18809727/Mondo-Jazz [from "Phatbacc" onwards].

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Photo credit: Amy Arbus.