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Mondo Jazz

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Sharon Mansur, Patricia Brennan, Amina Claudine Myers, Samuel Ber & More [Mondo Jazz 338-2]

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!

Aug 27, 202539 min

Dominique Fils-Aimé, Joe Alterman, Mocean Worker, Brittany Davis & More [Mondo Jazz 338-1]

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

Aug 25, 202541 min

Jon Batiste, Randy Newman, Hedvig Mollestad, Emma-Jean Thackray [Mondo Jazz 337-3]

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!

Aug 22, 202547 min

Johanna Summer, Ken Stubbs, Hiromi, Kasper Rietkerk & More [Mondo Jazz 337-2]

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!

Aug 18, 202556 min

Wojtek Mazolewski, Anthony Wilson, Andrea Ayace Ayassot, Cosmic Ear & More [Mondo Jazz 337-1]

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!

Aug 14, 202537 min

Olga Amelchenko, Sultan Stevenson, Tom Teasley, Kandace Springs & More [Mondo Jazz 336-3]

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!

Aug 11, 202539 min

Danilo Gallo, Christian McBride, Sting, Andy Summers, Jef Giansily & More [Mondo Jazz 336-2]

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!

Aug 7, 202544 min

Jason Moran, Fabia Mantwill, Alberto Pinton, ØKSE & More [Mondo Jazz 336-1]

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!

Aug 5, 202542 min

Anne Drummond, Dima Bondarev, Tamir Barzilay, Camila Meza & More [Mondo Jazz 335-3]

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

Aug 1, 202541 min

Paul Cornish, Quite Sane, Silvia Bolognesi, Eric Mingus, Burnt Sugar & More [Mondo Jazz 335-2]

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!

Jul 30, 202538 min

Ella Feingold, Charlie Hunter, Majid Bekkas, Jasper Høiby & More [Mondo Jazz 335-1]

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!

Jul 28, 202542 min

A Few of My Favorite 2025 Jazz Things (so far) - Part 6 [Mondo Jazz 334-3]

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!

Jul 25, 202534 min

A Few of My Favorite 2025 Jazz Things (so far) - Part 5 [Mondo Jazz 334-2]

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.

Jul 23, 202547 min

A Few of My Favorite 2025 Jazz Things (so far) - Part 4 [Mondo Jazz 334-1]

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!

Jul 21, 202544 min

A Few of My Favorite 2025 Jazz Things (so far) - Part 3 [Mondo Jazz 334-3]

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!

Jul 11, 202534 min

A Few of My Favorite 2025 Jazz Things (so far) - Part 2 [Mondo Jazz 333-2]

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!

Jul 9, 202544 min

A Few of My Favorite 2025 Jazz Things (so far) - Part 1 [Mondo Jazz 333-1]

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!

Jul 7, 202543 min

Felipe Salles, John Sturino, Hillai Govreen, Isaiah J. Thompson, Mani Padme Trio [Mondo Jazz 332-3]

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!

Jul 3, 202544 min

Irène Schweizer, Gato Barbieri, Anita Donndorff & More [Mondo Jazz 332-2]

Unearthed gems, old souls, and soulful organ jazz in this playlist. The playlist features Brian Charette; Kresten Osgood, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Michael Blake; Daniele Cordisco, Ron Carter; Anita Donndorff; Gato Barbieri; Irène Schweizer, Rüdiger Carl, Johnny Dyani, Han Bennink. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20782043/Mondo-Jazz [from "Revue" to "All Inclusive"]. Happy listening!

Jun 30, 202558 min

Charles Burnham, Enji, Alessandro Sgobbio, Nicolas Masson & More [Mondo Jazz 332-1]

A tribute to Sly Stone, courtesy of Steven Bernstein, opens a playlist featuring different strokes by different folks. The playlist features Steven Bernstein, Millennial Territory Orchestra, Antony Hegarty; Enji; Matthieu Saglio, Camille Saglio; Nicolas Masson; Alessandro Sgobbio; The Hemphill Stingtet; Pitch, Rhythm and Consciousness feat. Charles Burnham [pictured]. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20782043/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Red Gold"]. Happy listening!

Jun 25, 202541 min

Eugenia Canale, Jo-Yu Chen, Ninanda, Verena Zeiner & More [Mondo Jazz 331-3]

The never-ending fertile interplay between jazz and classical music, opera, and other musical genres is at the heart of a wide-ranging and compelling set. The playlist features Ninanda; Eugenia Canale [pictured]; Jo-Yu Chen; Kurt Rosenwinkel, Jean-Paul Brodbeck; Verena Zeiner; Julia Ulehla, Aram Bajakian. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20749711/Mondo-Jazz [from "Primrose" onwards]! Happy listening!

Jun 20, 202539 min

Marc Ribot, Nicolò Ricci, Mary Halvorson, Shake Stew & More [Mondo Jazz 331-2]

Enjoy a set full of surprises and delights, starting with Marc Ribot's latest album, a 9-song collection bearing the mark of Hal Willner, and a quarter-century in the making! The playlist features Shake Stew; Nicolò Ricci; Mary Halvorson; Marc Ribot [pictured]; Jacob Wick; Geoff Goodman, Matthieu Bordenave, Rudi Mahall; and Rob Clearfield. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20749711/Mondo-Jazz [from "Wake Up and Be Gone" to "In Between"]! Happy listening!

Jun 18, 202546 min

Brandon Woody, Dabyn Ryu, ESINAM, Sibusile Xaba, Butcher Brown & More [Mondo Jazz 331-1]

Believe it or not, another week has gone by and Mondo Jazz is back with its usual cargo of recent and upcoming releases, debut albums, new collabs, sharp dressed old partnerships, and more... The playlist features Dabyn Ryu; Brandon Woody [pictured]; ESINAM, Sibusile Xaba; Butcher Brown; SuperBlue, Kurt Elling, Charlie Hunter; KCT; Thomas Strønen, Craig Taborn. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20749711/Mondo-Jazz [up to "The Axiom of Equality"]! Happy listening!

Jun 16, 202540 min

Ines Velasco, Chris Cheek, Emi Makabe, Matteo Paggi & More [Mondo Jazz 330-2]

Enjoy another dispatch of recent and upcoming releases, full of gems by emerging and established masters like Vincent Peirani, Chris Cheek, Ines Velasco [pictured], Myra Melford, Emi Makabe, and Matteo Paggi. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20749711/Mondo-Jazz [from "Physical Attraction" to "Dryprint"]. Happy listening!

Jun 12, 202538 min

Calibro 35, Resavoir, Matt Gold, Nādt Orchestra & More [Mondo Jazz 330-1]

Enjoy this playlist, with its cinematic funk, Tropicalia-tinged future soundscapes, and the key to understand the times we are living, courtesy of Ben Sidran and Mose Allison. The playlist features Nādt Orchestra; Resavoir, Matt Gold; Calibro 35 [pictured]; Mama Terra; DTF, Adam Deitch, Ari Teitel, Sam Fribush; Ben Sidran. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20749711/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Ever Since the World Ended"]. Happy listening!

Jun 9, 202536 min

Guy Klucevsek - Tales of a Well-Tempered Accordionist [Mondo Jazz 330-3]

A heartfelt tribute to Guy Klucevsek, the gentle giant who unleashed his accordion onto Downtown, and beyond. The playlist features Guy Klucevsek; Accordion Tribe; Alan Bern; Phillip Johnston; Dave Douglas; Bill Frisell; Elliott Sharp; John Zorn; and Volker Goetze. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20717309/Mondo-Jazz [from "Stolen Memories" onwards].

Jun 4, 202553 min

Silke Eberhard, Artchipel Orchestra, ICP Orchestra, Jasper Blom & More [Mondo Jazz 329-3]

Enjoy a playlist featuring large ensembles of various shapes and sounds, the music and spirit of Misha Mengelberg and the versatility of Silke Eberhard. The playlist features Jasper Blom; Artchipel Orchestra; ICP Orchestra; Potsa Lotsa XL; Silke Eberhard Trio; Hans Lüdemann's TransEuropeExpress Ensemble, Rita Marcotulli. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20685056/Mondo-Jazz [from "White Stripes" onwards] Happy listening! Photo credit: Rüdiger Kusserow

Jun 1, 202547 min

Sabeth Pérez, Elsa Nilsson, Scandinavian Art Ensemble, Tomasz Stańko & More [Mondo Jazz 329-2]

The stirring upcoming album by Sabeth Pérez, the versatility of Elsa Nilsson, jazz for social justice, a stunning debut album and a much-rumored lost recording featuring Tomasz Stańko make up this playlist of compelling new releases. The playlist features Sabeth Pérez [pictured]; Scandinavian Art Ensemble, Tomasz Stańko; Martin Fabricius, Elsa Nilsson; Esthesis Quartet, Bill Frisell; Keith Lamar, Albert Marquès; Tommaso Perazzo, Buster Williams, Marcello Cardillo. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20685056/Mondo-Jazz [from "Reconciliation" to "Back at the Right Spot!"] Happy listening! Photo credit: Janelle Jones.

May 30, 202545 min

Ches Smith, Enemy, Matt Ulery, Russ Johnson & More [Mondo Jazz 329-1]

"Looking back to look forward" could be the motto of this playlist. It kicks off with a blaxploitation tinged scorcher of a song from an upcoming Charles Kynard re-release, followed by a live performance in which Enemy (Kit Downes, Petter Eldh, James Maddren) marks a decade of music making by playing some of their key tunes. Also included an unearthed gem featuring a 2009 session by Russ Johnson, Christian Weber, Dieter Ulrich, and albums that mark new directions in the work of Matt Ulery, Ches Smith and Dan Weiss, respectively. The playlist features Charles Kynard; Enemy, Kit Downes, Petter Eldh, James Maddren; Matt Ulery; Russ Johnson, Christian Weber, Dieter Ulrich; Ches Smith [pictured]; Dan Weiss. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20685056/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Consoled without Consolations"] Happy listening! Photo credit: Laurent Orseau.

May 27, 202539 min

Victoria Kirilova, Anneleen Boehme, Kannaste4, Redshift Trio & More [Mondo Jazz 328-3]

Brandee Younger's feelgood new album opens a playlist with excellent debut albums, and old friends playing in new configurations. The playlist features Brandee Younger; Victoria Kirilova; Anneleen Boehme; Kannaste4, Jussi Kannaste; Redshift Trio, Dave King, Romain Pilon Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20619544/Mondo-Jazz [from "Gadabout Season" onwards] Happy listening!

May 25, 202537 min

Lauren Kinsella, Amina Claudine Myers, Michele Polga, Quantum Blues Qt & More [Mondo Jazz 328-2]

Songs, blues, cosmic jazz and more in this playlist featuring some of the most exciting new releases. The playlist features Fontamar Consort, Jean Fontamar, Laurianne Langevin; Snowpoet; Shadowlands, Robin Fincker, Lauren Kinsella, Kit Downes; Amina Claudine Myers; The Quantum Blues Quartet; and Michele Polga Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20619544/Mondo-Jazz [From "Perdue" to "Re-trane"]. Happy listening!

May 21, 202542 min

Billy Martin, Simon Hanes, Marco Cappelli, Kamasi Washington, Richard Baratta [Mondo Jazz 328-1]

A cinematic set for lovers of soundtracks, music connected -- one way or another -- to the movie world, grooves and earworms. The playlist features Ari Joshua, John Medeski, Billy Martin; Simon Hanes, Sami Stevens, Marco Cappelli, Italian Surf Academy, Denver Butson; Kamasi Washington; and Richard Baratta. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20619544/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Respect"]. Happy listening!

May 19, 202542 min

Lucia Cadotsch, Michala Østergaard-Nielsen, Andreas Schaerer, Patrick Zimmerli & More [Mondo Jazz 327-3]

Modern-day sonic storytelling in a playlist characterized by tunes with a strong narrative trait. The playlist features Jim Funnell; Patrick Zimmerli; Lucia Cadotsch [pictured]; Andreas Schaerer; Thomas Backman; and Marilyn Crispell, Thommy Andersson, Michala Østergaard-Nielsen. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20583581/Mondo-Jazz [from "Asteroid B612" onwards]. Happy listening! Photo credit: Dovile-Sermokas

May 12, 202538 min

Anaïs Drago, Adam O'Farrill, Claudio Fasoli, John Ellis, Charles Mingus [Mondo Jazz 327-2]

Enjoy an episode of Mondo Jazz that features old masters, new masters and future masters in an intergenerational playlist. The playlist features John Ellis; Claudio Fasoli; Adam O'Farrill; Anaïs Drago [pictured]; and Charles Mingus. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20583581/Mondo-Jazz [from "Linus and the Lyre" to "For Harry Carney"]. Happy listening!

May 8, 202549 min

Hakan Başar, Hayéli, Ferdinando Romano, Unleashed Cooperation & More [Mondo Jazz 327-1]

Let's venture off the beaten path and enjoy another batch of cherry--picked gems from recent and upcoming albums. The playlist features Hakan Başar [pictured]; Unleashed Cooperation; Daniel Herskedal; Ferdinando Romano; Hayéli; Marcin Masecki, Jan Pieniążek, Eldar Tsalikov. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20583581/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Introspection"]. Happy listening! Photo credit: Roberto Cifarelli.

May 5, 202539 min

Niran Dasika, Sylvie Courvoisier, Mary Halvorson, Timo Lassy & More [Mondo Jazz 326-3]

A world of sonic explorers from all over the world, in the 37 minutes of this playlist that you can enjoy from the comfort of your home. The playlist features Timo Lassy; Niran Dasika [pictured]; Sylvie Courvoisier, Mary Halvorson; Phillip Golub, Lesley Mok; Jacob Sacks, Eivind Opsvik, Mat Maneri, Billy Mintz; Anastasia Razvalyaeva, Veronika Harcsa, Balint Bolcso. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20486535/Mondo-Jazz [from "Mountain Man Exit / Orlo" onward]. Happy listening!

Apr 30, 202535 min

Tony Tixier, Hermon Mehari, Sun-Mi Hong, Branford Marsalis & More [Mondo Jazz 326-2]

Between Branford Marsalis' integral reimagining of Keith Jarrett's "Belonging" and Tony Tixier's prolific output, here is a playlist full of creative, up and coming musicians. The playlist features Salin; Sun-Mi Hong; Chaerin Im; Lada Obradovic, David Tixier; Hermon Mehari, Tony Tixier; Branford Marsalis. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20486535/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Green Horn"]. Happy listening!

Apr 28, 202547 min

Joe Lovano, Marcin Wasilewski, Kneebody, XY Quartet & More [Mondo Jazz - 326-1]

In case the first new album of Kneebody in six years was not enough to make you immediately click 'play' and listen to this episode of Mondo Jazz, a playlist replete of imaginative music should do the trick. The playlist features Kneebody; Jazz Is Dead, Hyldon; XY Quartet; Frank Carlberg; Gregory Uhlmann, Josh Johnson, Sam Wilkes; Stein Urheim; Joe Lovano [pictured], Marcin Wasilewski. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20486535/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Green Horn"]. Happy listening!

Apr 26, 202545 min

Omar Thomas, Daniele di Bonaventura, Arild Andersen, Joep Van Rhijn & More [Mondo Jazz 325-3]

No matter the format, from duo to large ensemble, depth and introspection are the defining characteristics of the music featured in this playlist. The playlist features Emma Rawicz, Gwilym Simcock; Daniele di Bonaventura, Arild Andersen; Joep Van Rhijn, Yoonseung Cho; Federico Albanese; Omar Thomas [pictured]. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20416593/Mondo-Jazz [from "Optimus Friction" onward]. Happy listening!

Apr 24, 202539 min

Ludovica Burtone, Steve Lacy, Yaron Herman, Allison Philips & More [Mondo Jazz 325-2]

Enjoy a playlist featuring gems from around this jazz world, connected through a number of common threads… The playlist features Yaron Herman; Allison Philips; Ludovica Burtone [pictured]; Stefan Sirbu; Nils Agnas; and Steve Lacy. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20416593/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Seven Down Eight Up"]. Happy listening!

Apr 22, 202546 min

Matteo Pastorino, Bonbon Flamme, Will Holshouser, Christoph Irniger, Cinema Royal [Mondo Jazz 325-1]

40 minutes replete of music you didn’t know you couldn’t live without. The playlist features Cinema Royal, Nitai Hershkovits, Rejoicer; Matteo Pastorino [pictured]; Valentin Ceccaldi, Bonbon Flamme; Will Holshouser; and Christoph Irniger. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20416593/Mondo-Jazz [up to Seven Down Eight Up]. Happy listening!

Apr 1, 202540 min

Sasha Berliner, Kaisa's Machine, Callum Allardice, Zacc Harris & More [Mondo Jazz 324-3]

Enjoy a set dedicated to music that flows beautifully, and is uplifting and energizing. The playlist features Sasha Berliner [pictured]; Kaisa's Machine; Callum Allardice; Zacc Harris; Jake Leckie. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20385836/Mondo-Jazz [from "Private Investigation" onwards]. Happy listening!

Mar 30, 202536 min

David Murray, Hillai Govreen, Simón Willson, Naïssam Jalal & More [Mondo Jazz 324-2]

Up and coming artists, and legends playing with up and coming artists, on this intergenerational playlist! The playlist features Wet Enough!? & Camilla George; Simón Willson; Hillai Govreen; David Murray [pictured], Ekep Nkwelle; Naïssam Jalal, Archie Shepp; Iacopo Teolis; and Abe Mamet. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20385836/Mondo-Jazz [from "Funk 4" to "Hot Chocolate"]. Happy listening!

Mar 27, 202540 min

Tobias Meinhart, Vincent Peirani, Mathias Landaeus, Jon Irabagon & More [Mondo Jazz 324-1]

Music that was recorded live, music that is about to be (or has just been) performed live, and music that is keeping us alive, in this lively set. The playlist features Ballaké Sissoko, Vincent Segal, Emile Parisien, Vincent Peirani; Federico Casagrande, Ziv Ravitz; Tobias Meinhart [pictured]; Larry Goldings; Jon Irabagon; Mathias Landaeus, Nina de Heney, Kresten Osgood. Detailed playlist at [up to "Lullaby Boomerang"]. Happy listening!

Mar 25, 202548 min

Tommy Smith, John Taylor, Arild Andersen, John Surman & More [Mondo Jazz 323-3]

Here is a playlist featuring endless delights from recent and not so recent releases of Kenny Wheeler, and Kenny Wheeler-adjacent music, projects and musicians. The playlist features John Taylor; Arild Andersen; Rainer Brüninghaus, Kenny Wheeler, Jon Christensen, Brynjar Hoff; Tommy Smith [pictured]; John Surman; The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra, Laura Jurd, Irini Arabatzi. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20350038/Mondo-Jazz [from "Spring (Phases)" onward]. Happy listening! Photo credit: Derek Clark.

Mar 23, 202551 min

Josephine Davies, 3 Cohens, WDR Big Band, Brussels Jazz Orchestra, Naima Joris [Mondo Jazz 323-2]

Enjoy a set featuring three of the most exciting European large ensembles, the WDR Big Band, the Brussels Jazz Orchestra and the Ensō Ensemble, delving into compelling original music, and covers of gems by Joe Jackson and Nick Drake. The playlist features 3 Cohens, WDR Big Band; Kurt Elling; Brussels Jazz Orchestra, Naima Joris; Josephine Davies [pictured], and The Ensō Ensemble. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20350038/Mondo-Jazz [from "Footsteps & Smiles" to "Gaia's Breath (Winter Solstice)"]. Happy listening! Photo credit: Rob Blackham.

Mar 21, 202549 min

Nels Cline, Billy Mohler, Koi Kingdom, Sophie Lüssi & More [Mondo Jazz 324-1]

A slew of gorgeous new albums on the NY-LA express is at the core of this episode which also takes to Switzerland and Australia, for good measure! The playlist features Billy Mohler; Nels Cline [pictured]; Sophie Lüssi; Koi Kingdom; Nicole McCabe; and Jeong Lim Yang. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20350038/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Salad for Lunch"]. Happy listening! Photo credit: Nathan West.

Mar 19, 202542 min

Bunky Green, We'll Miss You [Mondo Jazz 322-3]

A tribute to the late Bunky Green through his music and that of the musicians he has inspired. The playlist features also Steve Coleman, Dave Holland; Alex LoRe; Ben Sidran; Ernesto Cervini; and Rudresh Mahantappa. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20316344/Mondo-Jazz [from "What I Can Do" onwards].

Mar 17, 20251h 6m

Hamid Drake, Pasquale Mirra, Sun Ra, James Brandon Lewis & More [Mondo Jazz 322-2]

Tons of music continues to orbit around Sun Ra. Here some fascinating new and archival recordings. The playlist features James Brandon Lewis; Sun Ra Arkestra; Michael Sarian, Matthew Putman, Ledin Mola, Federico Ughi; Hamid Drake & Pasquale Mirra [pictured]. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20316344/Mondo-Jazz [from "Remember Brooklyn and Moki" to "Love in Outer Space/Brown Rice"]. Happy listening!

Mar 13, 202552 min

Ep 322Anouar Brahem, Joona Toivanen, Sullivan Fortner, Claudio Filippini & More [Mondo Jazz 322-1]

A playlist featuring music inspired by New Orleans, Gaza and Africa, and then an unearthed live gem. The playlist features Sullivan Fortner; Randal Despommier; Anouar Brahem [pictured], Anja Lechner, Django Bates, Dave Holland; Joona Toivanen; Serge Lazarevitch, Ben Sluijs, Nicolas Thys, Teun Verbruggen; Claudio Filippini. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20316344/Mondo-Jazz [Up to "Autumn Leaves"]. Happy listening!

Mar 10, 202545 min