This show has new music released in 2025 from Artemis, Nicole Zuraitis and Noah Preminger. Much more as well from pianists Emmet Cohen and Oscar Peterson. There is also a couple of tracks out of San Diego from David Borgo and Rob Thorsen.
Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
ARTEMIS ~ The Smile of the Snake ~ ARBORESQUE
Nicole Zuraitis ~ brand new key ~ siren songs volume 1
Emmet Cohen ~ Henei Ma Tov ~ Vibe Provider
Oscar Peterson ~ C-Jam Blues ~ Night Train
Oscar Peterson ~ Georgia On My Mind ~ Night Train
Noah Preminger ~ Carry Me Ohio ~ Single
Rob Garcia ~ Dark Blue Horse Power ~ Natural Bounce
David Borgo ~ Senescence ~ Persistence
Rob Thorsen Quartet ~ The Intimacy of the Blues ~ Evolution
Wayne Shorter ~ Armageddon ~ Night Dreamer
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In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond
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