Mondo Jazz

Here is your weekly antidote to background music, where we lean in, listen close, and find what’s truly worth hearing. And there's plenty of gems worth hearing in here, with a special focus on remarkable singers like Rufus Wainwright, Theo Bleckmann and Terry Callier. The playlist also features Tineke Postma, Anne Mette Iversen, Theo Croker and Sullivan Fortner. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21516856/Mondo-Jazz [up to "As We Are"]. Photo credit: Tony Hauser.

Whether born in the heart of Detroit, captured in the stillness of a London church at night, or inspired by cinematic visions of Norwegian immigration to Minnesota, the music in this playlist invites you into sound worlds that captivate and reward at every turn. The playlist features Dave McMurray; Don Was, The Pan-Detroit Ensemble; Kenny Barron; Trond Kallevåg [pictured]; Bill Laurance; Kenny Burrell; and John O'Gallagher.. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21481826/Mondo-Jazz [from "The Jungaleers" onwards]. Happy listening!

Here is a playlist that gives the drummers some, actually more than some as it focuses exclusively on records released by remarkable modern drummers, and composers/bandleaders like Makaya McCraven, Sam Ospovat, and Johnathan Blake. The playlist features Jonathan Blake; Makaya McCraven [pictured]; and Sam Ospovat. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21481826/Mondo-Jazz [from "Last Breath" to "American Talent"]. Happy listening!

Another episode of Mondo Jazz, another constellation of global musical connections — spanning Morocco to India, Basque to Arabic traditions, and the space where classical and world influences meet. The playlist features Saha Gnawa [pictured], Donny McCaslin; Makiko Hirabayashi; Louis Sclavis; Amir ElSaffar; Roberto Ottaviano. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21481826/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Gabriel's Message"]. Happy listening!

Artists stepping outside their usual terrain, and others that go deep in the one they're familiar with, take center stage in this week’s selection of standout release. The playlist features Boz Scaggs; Daniel Santiago; Camille Bertault [pictured]; Andrea Molinari; David Kikoski; Orchestre National de Jazz, Ensemble Intercontemporain. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21447060/Mondo-Jazz [from "Angel Eyes" onwards]. Happy listening! Photo: Marco Mertens

Cultural roots—and our shared roots on this planet—tie together the projects featured in this playlist of recent and soon-to-land treasures. The playlist features Igor Lumpert; Tarun Balani; Fergus McCreadie; Laura Jurd; Gianni Coscia [pictured]; Robin Fincker, Janick Martin; Vincent Courtois, Colin Vallon. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21447060/Mondo-Jazz [from "Sures" to "Done and Done"]. Happy listening! Photo: Roberto Cifarelli

Welcome back to our weekly dispatch of recent and upcoming releases—where recent and upcoming isn’t a marketing catchphrase but living proof that jazz keeps surpassing expectations, along with our sheer ability to keep up. The playlist features Luca Curcio [pictured]; Alison Shearer; Steiger; David Binney, Tommy Crane; Dave Harrington, Jay Bellerose, Billy Mohler; John Scofield, Dave Holland; and Marcus Gilmore. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21447060/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Journey to the New"]. Happy listening! Photo: Juliane Schütz.

Mike Stern-powered debut albums, pastoral projects, and a J.J. Cale-tinged antidote to worry wmake up a playlist well worth your time. The playlist features Wolfgang Muthspiel, Scott Colley, Brian Blade; Juan Chiavassa [pictured], Mike Stern, John Patitucci, Leo Genovese, Pedrito Martinez, Federico Gonzalez Peña; Bob Schlesinger; Shuteen Erdenebaatar, Nils Kugelmann; Wakan; Seth Walker. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21377743/Mondo-Jazz [from "Roll" onwards]. Happy listening!

Here is another dispatch of fresh new releases at the intersection of high-octane energy, cinematic vibes and much awaited returns. The playlist features New Cool Collective; Vladimir Kostadinovic; La Tanya Hall [pictured]; Gary Bartz NTU Troop, Kamasi Washington, Terrace Martin, Nile Rodgers; Johan Lindström; and Zack Lober. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21377743/Mondo-Jazz [from "Ms. Wilson" to "Landscape"]. Happy listening!

Enjoy another playlist where we trade the same-old standards for future ones, which hopefully you’ll be discovering here first. The playlist features Oddjob; Daniel Zimmermann; Hanna Paulsberg [pictured], Elin Rosseland; Federico Calcagno, The Dolphians; Harper Trio; and Simon Chivallon. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21377743/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Les Passantes"]. Happy listening! Photo credit: Julia Marie Naglestad

Here is a playlist highlighting recent releases by some of the most adventurous players of our time, with a special focus on two pillars of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians—as the AACM marks its 60th anniversary—Wadada Leo Smith and Henry Threadgill. The playlist features Gregg Belisle-Chi; Henry Threadgill; Jakob Bro, Wadada Leo Smith [pictured], Marilyn Crispell, Andrew Cyrille; Marcus Gilmore; Sylvie Courvoisier; Anna Sophia Defant. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21343440/Mondo-Jazz [from "Sorry" onwards]. Happy listening!

Enjoy a playlist that celebrates the "art of the impromptu" — live performance, spur-of-the-moment recording sessions, concerts released at lightning speed, and the joy of creating in the moment. The playlist features Rabbath Electric Orchestra; Kurt Elling, Christian Sands, Marquis Hill; Rico Jones [pictured]; John Taylor, Marc Johnson, Joey Baron; Liv Andrea Hauge; Tommy Smith, Gwilym Simcock. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21343440/Mondo-Jazz [from "66 Grand Street" to "Weathered"]. Happy listening!

Jazz-inflected renditions of pop songs, Hammond B-3 romps, and magmatic textures make up a playlist which proves that great music rarely happens on major labels—or emerges from algorithms. The playlist features Roxana Amed; David Helbock, Julia Hofer, Mahan Mirarab; Fabrizio Bosso; Wayne Horvitz; Tomas Fujiwara; and Esmeralda Sella [pictured]. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21343440/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Erzulie"]. Happy listening!

This time we’ll dive into adventurous large and mid-size ensembles rewriting the rules of how size can matter, then close with a burst of spiritual fire from New Zealand. The playlist features The 8-Bit Big Band; Tino Tracanna; Rin Seo [pictured]; the Webber/Morris Big Band; Yuhan Su; and The Circling Sun. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21308615/Mondo-Jazz [from "Waluigi Pinball" onwards]. Happy listening!

Psychedelic boogaloo jams, games of fantasy jazz, progressive funk influences and downtown vibes, are the main ingredients of this fun playlist! The playlist features Ari Joshua, Skerik, Delvon Lamarr, Grant Schroff; Funkwrench Blues, Nduduzo Makhathini, Lenny White, David Boyce, David DR Robbins, Frank Swart; Revolutionary Snake Ensemble [pictured]; The Naked Boys; Dave Douglas; and HackOut! Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21308615/Mondo-Jazz [from "Scared of Eric" to "El gran cabron"]. Happy listening!

Enjoy another playlist that tries to prove that great music does not usually happen on a major label, or in a Spotify bunker somewhere, especially when it's music as ecletic and creative as this one. The playlist features Petter Eldh, Richard Spaven; Cécile McLorin Salvant; Agnas Bros.; Mulatu Astatke [pictured]; Tom Skinner; and Ned Rothenberg. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21308615/Mondo-Jazz [up to "BellKeyBell"] Happy listening!

Enjoy another playlist that shines a light on recent and upcoming releases and tries to bridge the gap between mainstream and progressive audiences. The playlist features Jon Irabagon; Josh Lawrence; Ben LaMar Gay [pictured]; Witold; Harald Lassen; Ventilateur. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21274558/Mondo-Jazz [from "Buggin' the Mud" onwards]. Happy listening! Photo credit: Erik Luyten

Here a few more memorable finds from our weekly listening so you can go straight to the heart of today’s vibrant West Coast, East Coast and European jazz scenes. The playlist features Vincent Peirani; Ballaké Sissoko, Vincent Segal, Emile Parisien; Carmen Staaf [pictured]; SML; Rachel Eckroth; Olivier Van Niekerk. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21274558/Mondo-Jazz [from "Time Reflections: Clessidra" to "Strange Meeting"]. Happy listening!

Here is another week worth of sifting through the flood of new music to bring you the gems you’d never find on shuffle. The playlist features Zé Ibarra [pictured]; Charlie Rouse; Paolo Fresu, Richard Galliano, Jan Lundgren; Timo Vollbrecht; Robin Holcomb, Peggy Lee. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21274558/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Waltz"]. Happy listening!

Chad Taylor is so busy as leader, co-leader and special guest on countless new albums in 2025, that he--literally--seems to be here, and there, and everywhere (pretty much like Ted Lasso's Roy Kent!). Here is a quick guide to enjoy his ubiquitousness! The playlist also features Chicago Underground Duo; David Lord; Mats Gustaffson, Ken Vandermark, Tomeka Reid; Sylvain Kassap, Steve Swell, Benjamin Duboc. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21241959/Mondo-Jazz (from "Broken Horse" onwards). Happy listening!

Enjoy an installment of Mondo Jazz spotlighting fresh releases that balance fire and subtlety, urgency and reflection. A great reminder that jazz is never just one thing—it’s restless, searching and multi-faceted. The playlist features Donny McCaslin; Trio of Bloom, Nels Cline, Craig Taborn, Marcus Gilmore; Jaleel Shaw; Loke Risberg; Théo Girard, Mobke; Theon Cross [pictured]. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21241959/Mondo-Jazz (from "Solace" to "Candace of Meroe"). Happy listening! Photo credit: Kristie Kahns

Here's a playlist which shines a light on Lex Korten, one of New York’s most in-demand young pianists. Alongside his much-anticipated debut, you’ll hear collaborations that show just how deeply he’s shaping today’s scene. Also included: a stirring Max Roach tribute from Terri Lyne Carrington and Christie Dashiell, plus an uplifting new release from pianist Michael Wolff. The playlist features Michael Wolff; Terri Lyne Carrington, Christie Dashiell; Milena Casado; Lex Korten (pictured); Alex Hitchcock; Zoh Amba. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21207965/Mondo-Jazz [from "Sunny Day" onwards]. Happy listening!

Stamp your jazz passport without packing a bag: this week’s playlist gathers Scandinavian trailblazers, both fresh and seasoned, alongside British, Mexican, and Italian adventurers pushing jazz into new territory. The playlist features Teis Semey; Bugge Wesseltoft; Alexander Hawkins; Gustavo Cortiñas [pictured]; Euan Edmonds; and Marco Centasso. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21207965/Mondo-Jazz [from "Hippity Hoppity Abolish Private Property" to "Deserts Are Not Dead"]. Happy listening!

From his early accordion days and forró roots to his global influence, Hermeto Pascoal lived in total communion with sound, inspiring generations worldwide. More than a multi-instrumentalist, he was a true “multi-thing-ist,” turning pianos, flutes, and drums into magic—but also rubber ducks, teapots, rivers, and stalactites. Perhaps shaped by his vision impairment, he treated every style and every sound source with equal respect, creating what he called universal music—not jazz, not strictly Brazilian, but everything at once. This playlist honors his genius and career, eight decades of spreading music, joy, and love. The playlist features also Quarteto Novo; Antonio Carlos Jobim; Miles Davis; Médéric Collignon; Anat Cohen, The Anzic Orchestra; and Huw Warren. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21241959/Mondo-Jazz (up to "Pra você, Ilza"). Happy listening!

There are countless ways to frame a jazz project—through cinema, sci-fi, the push and pull between roots and exploration, unconventional line-ups, or the African diaspora. You will find them all in this eclectic playlist. The playlist features Julien Daïan, Daniel Auteuil; Aldorande; Luigi Grasso [pictured], NDR Big Band; Michael Blake; Eric McPherson; and Aruan Ortiz. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21207965/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Deuxième Miniature (Dancing)"]. Happy listening!

Enjoy a playlist packed with unbridled joy and energy! The playlist features Till Brönner [pictured]; Aki Rissanen; Pino Palladino, Blake Mills; LaMP feat. Russ Lawton, Scott Metzger, Ray Paczkowski; Jake Breaks feat. Gregory Howe, Erik Jekabson, Mads Tolling, Ben Davis; Shawn Lee, Kelly Finnigan; and Frida Touray. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21173273/Mondo-Jazz (from "Il trucido e lo sbirro" onwards). Happy listening!

A playlist of handpicked gems from both sides of the Atlantic. The playlist features Max Nagl; Vincent Ségal, Stéphane Kerecki; Naïssam Jalal, Sylvain Rifflet; Luke Stewart; Jeff Walton; Miguel Zenón [pictured]. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21173273/Mondo-Jazz (up to "There Will Never Be Another You"). Happy listening!

Enjoy another playlist of brilliant new releases the algorithms haven’t caught up with yet. The playlist features Gary Brunton; Emma Rawicz; Kai Craig; Jane Ira Bloom; Gilad Atzmon; Daniel Bulatkin; Taras Volos; Dušan Černák; Nicole Glover [pictured]; and Billy Lester. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21173273/Mondo-Jazz (up to "There Will Never Be Another You"). Happy listening!

Here is a set that explores projects that reflect their authors’ fascination with music from far beyond their own birthplaces. The playlist features Ryan Keberle; Eddie Daniels; Matthias Schriefl; Jussi Reijonen [pictured]; and Andrea Ciceri. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21140395/Mondo-Jazz [from "Quintessence" onwards]. Happy listening!

If you admire musicians that have developed a signature sound, then this is the playlist for you! The playlist features Jim Black; Nils Petter Molvær; Linda May Han Oh, Ambrose Akinmusire, Tyshawn Sorey; Emma Dayhuff [pictured], Kahil El' Zabar, Dee Alexander, Isaiah Collier; and Dino Betti van der Noot. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21140395/Mondo-Jazz [from "The Sheila" to "Aux Premières Heures Bleues"] Happy listening! Photo: Terrence Reese

Enjoy another batch of wonderful recent releases which reshuffle long-time collaborators into fresh configurations, and the reissues of two seminal albums by Polar Bear. The playlist features Nicholas Payton, esperanza spalding, Karriem Riggins; Guano Padano, Enrico Rava; Santiago Leibson [pictured]; Emitime; Ronny Graupe, Lucia Cadotsch, Kit Downes; and Polar Bear. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21140395/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Wild Horses"] Happy listening!

Another stack of recent and upcoming albums to soundtrack the week ahead, kicking off with three stunners by Kirk Knuffke, Bram de Looze, and Anat Fort’s compelling take on the dreamworld of Paul Motian. The playlist features Kirk Knuffke [pictured]; Bram de Looze, Thomas Morgan, Hank Roberts, Joey Baron; Anat Fort; Ettore Fioravanti; Rez Abbasi; and Bob Wellins. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21107128/Mondo-Jazz [from "Runs Red" onwards]. Happy listening!

In this week’s installment of our sonic journey around the jazz world, we begin with the North Africa-North America express, driven by Trinidadian trumpet maestro Etienne Charles, and end with Brad Mehldau’s reimagining of the music of Elliott Smith. The playlist features Etienne Charles, Samir Langus; Sharon Mansur [pictured]; Patricia Brennan; Tony Malaby, Jozef Dumulin, Samuel Ber; Amina Claudine Myers; and Brad Mehldau. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21107128/Mondo-Jazz [from "Bilali" to "Between the Bars" ]. Happy listening!

Here is another batch of recent and upcoming releases from artists doing things their own way—whether it’s reimagining the legacy of pianist Les McCann and the poetry Everett Hoagland, or turning the listener into a real-time DJ. The playlist features Joe Alterman, Mocean Worker; The Five Corners Quintet, Mark Murphy; Dominique Fils-Aimé [pictured]; Brittany Davis; Kendra Morris; Joey Waronker, Pete Min; Gerald Clayton; and David Linx. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21107128/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Real Men Cry"]. Happy listening! Photo credit: Richard Bernardin

Enjoy a playlist of standout new jazz releases from off the beaten path, with a special focus on late-night band heroes Lenny Pickett, Ron Blake, and Jon Batiste in a one-of-a-kind collaboration with Randy Newman. The playlist also features John Hadfield; Hedvig Mollestad; Emma-Jean Thackray; George Colligan. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21041958/Mondo-Jazz [from "Appointment" onwards]. Happy listening!

Another weekly tour of fresh jazz sounds from all over the map, stylistically and geographically. The playlist features Hiromi; Itai Kriss; Ken Stubbs; Johanna Summer [pictured]; Kasper Rietkerk; Dalaiquartet; Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Larry Grenadier, Eric Harland, Chris Potter. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21041958/Mondo-Jazz [from "XYZ" to "Con Alma"]. Happy listening!

Another dive into the lesser-charted corners of the jazz world—recent gems, future classics… with no algorithms involved—this playlist was entirely hand-cranked for your sonic delight. The playlist features Anthony Wilson; Brandee Younger; Wojtek Mazolewski [pictured]; James Brandon Lewis; Cosmic Ear; Andrea Ayace Ayassot, Alfonso Santimone, Giulio Corini, Nelide Bandello. Detailed playlist at [up to "L'ineludibile"]. Happy listening!

Two gems courtesy of Edition Records, two from Tom Teasley, a heartfelt tribute to Billie Holiday, and the ambitious Pianoworks of Kris Defoort—all you need for another beautiful sonic ride. The playlist features Sultan Stevenson; Olga Amelchenko [pictured]; Tom Teasley, Dave Ballou; Charles Williams; Kandace Springs; and Kris Defoort. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21010354/Mondo-Jazz [from "El Roi" onwards]. Happy listening!

Enjoy a playlist featuring a special collaboration between Christian McBride, Sting and Andy Summers, three of the countless projects that keep Italian bassist Danilo Gallo busy, and the beautiful new releases by Simona Premazzi & Kyle Nasser and Jef Giansily. The playlist features Christian McBride, Sting,Andy Summers; Jef Giansily; Simona Premazzi, Kyle Nasser; Mickey Finn, Danilo Gallo, Zeno De Rossi, Giorgio Pacorig, Enrico Terragnoli; Gulliver, Roberto Ottaviano; Smooth Elevator, Will Bernard, Gioele Pagliaccia. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21010354/Mondo-Jazz [from "Murder by Numbers" to "Blues for Bologna"]. Happy listening!

This playlist kicks off under the banner of “More Is More” spotlighting large ensemble jazz and the creative possibilities that scale can offer. And in doing so it spotlights bands led by forward-looking artists who aren’t just writing for big groups but are bringing their own fresh ideas about what big ensemble jazz can sound like. The second part of the show features exciting projects from the Scandinavian scene and, at the end, it goes full circle with an album released by Peter Evan's imprint More Is More: his project with Petter Eldh. The playlist features Fabia Mantwill; Jason Moran [pictured], Trondheim Jazz Orchestra; Vilhelm Bromander; Alberto Pinton; ØKSE; Peter Evans, and Petter Eldh. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21010354/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Waves"]. Happy listening!

Another round of gorgeous recent and upcoming releases, with a spotlight on the sonic alchemy emerging from Pete Min’s Lucy’s Meat Market studio in L.A.—plus a welcome chance to hear Anne Drummond step into the spotlight as a leader. The playlist features Anne Drummond [pictured]; Dima Bondarev; Mark Guiliana; Camila Meza; Tamir Barzilay, Larry Goldings; C'mon Tigre; and Nils Kugelmann. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20978795/Mondo-Jazz [from "Tell Me a Bedtime Story" onwards]. Happy listening! Photo credit: Carol Friedman

Enjoy a playlist that bridges past, present and future—celebrating two decades of boundary-pushing music from Burnt Sugar the Arkestra Chamber and Quite Sane, honoring the legacy of Gil Scott-Heron, and spotlighting rising voices like Paul Cornish and Alessio Cazzetta. The playlist features Burnt Sugar the Arkestra Chamber; Silvia Bolognesi, Eric Mingus; Quite Sane; Paul Cornish [pictured]; Joshua Redman; and Alessio Cazzetta. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20978795/Mondo-Jazz [from "Back Pain" to "Highway 58"]. Happy listening!

After spending a couple of weeks basking in the sound of our favorite tracks of the year, it’s time to catch up with the tidal wave of new releases we’ve been saving up. This week’s episode is packed with global grooves—join us as we dive back into the pulse of now. The playlist features Jasper Høiby; Ella Feingold, Charlie Hunter [pictured]; Pino Palladino, Blake Mills; Majid Bekkas, Nguyen Le, Hamid Drake; Aki Takase Japanic, Nils Wogram; Landæus Trio; Skullcap. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20978795/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Journey to the Sunset"]. Happy listening!

Here's the final part of our retrospective focusing on the tracks from the first half of 2025 that have sparked our imagination and set the tone for the rest of the year. The playlist features Silke Eberhard; Nādt Orchestra [pictured], Pasquale Mirra, Alberto Brutti; Cosmic Ear; Jakob Bro; Hayéli. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20909612/Mondo-Jazz [from "New Dance" onwards] Happy listening!

The curtain has been up on 2025’s jazz scene, and the first act has been quite compelling. We've been spotlighting the tracks that have stolen the show, and we're not quite done yet. Here's part 5 for you. The playlist features Tobias Meinhart; Jasper Blom, Metropole Orkest; Nicolò Ricci; Nels Cline; Unleashed Cooperation; Kjetil Mulelid. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20909612/Mondo-Jazz [from "Where Did You Sleep Last Night?" to "Age of Enlightenment / Parasite"] Happy listening! Photo credit: Fabio Gamba.

Halfway through 2025, we’re thrilled to share the jazz tracks that have impressed us most. Here's the fourth part of our curated selection highlighting the artistry and innovation that continue to make jazz a living, breathing force. The playlist features Simon Spiess Helio; Misha Mullov-Abbado [pictured]; Tal Yahalom; Brandee Younger; Landæus Trio; John Patitucci, Chris Potter, Brian Blade. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20909612/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Lipím"] Happy listening!

Our retrospective of the finest jazz tracks from the first half of 2025 continues, here with a heap of cinematic tracks, electro-acoustic projects and fresh insights in the European scene. The playlist features Calibro 35; Simon Hanes; Lucia Cadotsch; Matteo Bortone; Julia Hülsmann; and Julian Shore. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20879300/Mondo-Jazz [from "Lunedì cinema" onward]. Happy listening!

With the past six months delivering an unstoppable stream of excellent new albums, we take stock and focus on the standout songs and compositions that have left a mark. The playlist features Allison Miller; Eleonora Strino; Adam Baldych [pictured]; Anneleen Boehme; Erik Jekabson; and Ferdinando Romano. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20879300/Mondo-Jazz [from "Big and Lovely" to "La cava di bauxite"]. Happy listening!

It seems like we were just ringing in the New Year a few days ago, and now it's already July. So let's start looking back at the songs that we have loved the most in the first six months of the year. Here's the first batch. The playlist features Etienne Charles; John Sturino; Mary Halvorson [pictured]; Sylvie Courvoisier; Adam O'Farrill; and Michael Cain. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20879300/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Waltz for Gwen"]. Happy listening!

Large ensembles, young talents, modern jazz ministry and a hidden gem from Brazil make up for a very rewarding listen. The playlist features Isaiah J. Thompson; Hillai Govreen; John Sturino; Felipe Salles [pictured]; Mani Padme Trio. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20782043/Mondo-Jazz [from "The Prophet" onwards]. Happy listening!