In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond

This weeks edition of In The Groove features the latest class of NEA Jazz Masters for 2022. Congrats to Billy Hart, Donald Harrison, Stanley Clarke and Cassandra Wilson for being recognized for their...

Just a collection of music I've been listening to this week, including a couple Joni covers. A few vocal tracks within from Souza, Parlato, Karrin, and Billie. Other notable tunes from Brecker and Sco...

The classic from Hank Mobley, "This I Dig of You" starts out the show, and sets the tone for this week's episode. We hear from icons of jazz in Mobley, Tyner and Brecker as well as current artists mov...

Two of the most requested themes for this podcast are Jazz Fusion and Indian/Jazz Fusion. From new releases to classic fusion, we've got this covered. Enjoy and rock out! Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Alb...

The first half of the show has a West Coast vibe. On the back end we will get some new releases from Dave Holland, guitarist Andrew Renfro and bassist Dwonszyk's Wonderful World. Playlist Artist ~ Na...

Recorded on Fathers Day, this episode features jazz fathers, sons and daughters. We begin with John and Ravi Coltrane. Also featured is the Redman, McLean, Whitfield, Valde, Fulton, Davis families. Ho...

The title of this episode comes from the first and last tune. Young phenom Joey Alexander released his single Summer Rising, and the late Horace Silver's Silver Serenade. In between we have new and ol...

Let's begin with the fine clarinet playing of Anat Cohen. Then new fusion jazz from Dave Holland and Andrew Renfroe, and the jazz chart topping Greg Abate. The rest of the show is devoted to West Coas...

This episode features mostly music from the West Coast jazz scene. There are a couple tunes from the 50's West Coast Cool era, but mostly from current players from LA and San Diego. We finish the show...

Another bicoastal episode. From the east coast, Greg Abate and John Hasselback. From the west, Gilbert Castellanos, Rob Thorsen and Doug Webb. Mary Corso's new single has both coasts represented. Pla...

After a soulful tune from Gerald Clayton, we pay tribute to the passing of jazz great Curtis Fuller. A beautiful rendition of Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most from Ella follows. The rest of the...

Let's wish Stevie W a happy birthday. Then Emmet's amazing playing, Cyrille's singing and on from there. Wrap it up with early Chick from Bones. Playlist   Artist ~ Track ~ Album SFJAZZ Collective ~...

Since this podcast is produced a week prior to airing on WWUH, it gives me the opportunity to be the first to wish a happy Mothers Day to all moms, with this guitar tribute. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~...

We go from West to East Coast on this jazz journey. First let's begin with Miles and his muted horn. On the West we hear from Gilbert Castallanos with BlackNote and Sam Hirsh. On the East from Hartfor...

We begin this week's episode celebrating Herbie Hancock's birthday with a set of great music from this influential pianist. Next up is new music from Greg Abate, Sam Hirsh and a fine debut album from...

A set of new and old music from both coasts. We finish this episode with a Freddie Hubbard set on his birth anniversary. We play more of Greg Abate's latest release featuring Kenny Barron as well. Pl...

This week's episode features the anticipated album from Greg Abate, Magic Dance, the music of Kenny Barron (with KB on piano). After Greg's release, let's hear more Kenny B in a trio and duet setting....

Shake off those Winter doldrums and get into the feeling of Spring with this weeks playlist. We feature those Spring standards you love and some new Spring tunes you may not have heard. Playlist Arti...

A couple of Grammy related tunes to start the show. Than an eclectic mix of music spanning many generations of jazz from the 1930's till 2021. Playlist  Artist ~ Name ~ Album Carmen Lundy ~ Jazz On T...

Start with a Cannonball set, followed once again with San Diego cats. Then back to some musicians with Connecticut roots in Brian Torff (with Marian McPartland) and Noah Preminger. Playlist Artist ~...

An eclectic episode with new music, traditional, hard-bop, harp/bass duet and Indian fusion. Something for everyone? Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra & Wynton Marsalis...

This episode showcases the jazz scene in San Diego. It features many of the jazz artists that play regularly at San Diego venues, and teach young aspiring musicians. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album C...

A variety of music beginning with West Coast jazz from the 90's from Black/Note. That is followed by a couple of Chick Corea tunes, continuing the tribute from last week. Rounding out the show is voca...

Last week we learned of the passing on of jazz master and beloved musician Chick Corea. He had a profound impact on my life, and his music was a gateway to my love of jazz music. This podcast pays hom...

This episode begins with covers of pop tunes from Wonder and Hendrix. From there we hear interesting arrangements of standards by Dan Arcamone and Dan Pugach. Other great jazz follows to close out thi...

This episode begins with recent releases from late 2020 and early 2021. We finish with some vintage tracks from Chick and Wayne. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ AlbumJazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra & Wynton...

This week's episode begins in celebration of Biden's ascension to POTUS, with a track he used during the campaign. We follow with a variety of tunes, new and old. Of note are a couple duets. One with...

This music in this podcast has nothing to do with our 45th president. It is just a celebration of his leaving of office, and a hope we can someday return to "normalcy". Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ AlbumL...

It has been a surreal week in politics in the USA. When this happens, I usually have something to say about it. I've brought you some good jazz music too.  Playlist Artist ~ Track ~ AlbumDan Arcamone...

As we begin a new year, let's look back at some great jazz music from 2020, and pay tribute to a pianist who passed on at the end of last year, in Frank Kimbrough. PlaylistArtist ~ Name ~ AlbumJoey Al...