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Ep 288Marta Sánchez, Benoit Delbecq, Fergus McCreadie, Rob Clearfield & More [Mondo Jazz 288-1]

As if 88 keys were not enough, here are 440 keys, played by the five exciting pianists featured on today's show, Fergus McCreadie, Marta Sánchez, Noam Duboille, Benoit Delbecq and Rob Clearfield [in order of appearance]. The playlist also David Murray; VERB; Etienne Renard and Guilhem Flouzat. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/19003066/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Lento"] Happy listening! Photo credit: ©️Kimberly M Wang | eardog.com | @eardogfoto

May 27, 202445 min

Ep 287Paul Auster: The Jazz Music of Chance / Harold Land [Mondo Jazz: 287-2]

New releases and re-releases to remember Harold Land open this episode which then continues with a tribute to Paul Auster, a writer admired by many musicians who wrote music with him, for him, to accompany some of his writings, or inspired by him. The playlist also features Lily White; Harold Land; Nathalie Loriers; John Lurie National Orchestra; Medeski, Martin & Wood; Lisa Mezzacappa; Tobias Meinhart; Jeff Gardner; Sébastien Ammann, Soraya Berent; Michael Mantler Paul Auster, Robert Wyatt, Susi Hildegaard Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18973930/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Further On Up the Road"]. Photo credit: Ulf Andersen

May 23, 20241h 10m

Ep 287David Sanborn: Here and Gone [Mondo Jazz 287-1]

This week we pay tribute to David Sanborn selecting projects from his extensive discography, which showcase both his versatility and his signature, sweetly blistering, sound. In this hour we will hop back and forth between some of his more forward looking projects and some of his best collaborations with pop, funk and rock stars. The playlist also features David Bowie; Django Bates; Tim Berne; John Zorn, Philippe Saisse, Marcus Miller, Omar Hakim; Michael Franks; Dr. John'; Miles Davis; Gil Evans Orchestra; James Brown. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18973930/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Further On Up the Road"].

May 20, 20241h 8m

Ep 286Abdullah Ibrahim, McCoy Mrubata, Nduduzo Makhathini, Steve Dyer & More [Mondo Jazz 286-2]

Enjoy a set spotlighting fascinating South African projects and artists, and their new albums which do a really great job at showing both where they are coming from and how they experiment with their roots in unconventional ways. The playlist features Spirits Rejoice; McCoy Mrubata, Siyabulela; Abdullah Ibrahim [pictured]; Nduduzo Makhathini; Karl-Martin Almqvist Ababhemu Quartet; Steve Dyer, Andile Yenana; Malcolm Jiyane. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18954736/Mondo-Jazz [from "Emakhaya" onward]. Happy listening!

May 16, 202452 min

Ep 286Rosa Brunello, The Jazz Passengers, Bill Frisell, Latrala & More [Mondo Jazz 286-1]

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"]. Happy listening!

May 13, 20241h 10m

Ep 285The (Radio Store) Day After - Part 2 [Mondo Jazz 285-2]

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]. Happy listening! Photo credit: Baron Wolman

May 10, 20241h 13m

Ep 285The (Radio Store) Day After - Part 1 [Mondo Jazz 285-1]

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. Happy listening!

May 6, 20241h 0m

Ep 284Julie Sassoon, Roy Hargrove, Sam Anning, Bill Laurance [Mondo Jazz 284-3]

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"). Happy listening! Photo credit: David Beecroft

May 3, 202444 min

Ep 284Oan Kim, The Leaping Fish Trio, Rob Luft, Flat Earth Society & More [Mondo Jazz 284-2]

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"). Happy listening!

May 1, 202440 min

Ep 284Hillai Govreen, Béla Fleck, Eva Novoa, Nicole McCabe & More [Mondo Jazz 284-1]

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"). Happy listening!

Apr 29, 202440 min

Ep 283Melissa Aldana, Dora Morelenbaum, Diana Arias, Gianmarco Ferri & More [Mondo Jazz 283-3]

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). Happy listening! Photo credit: Ebru Yildiz

Apr 26, 202442 min

Ep 284Dave Douglas, Bévort 3, Willy Rodriguez, Jake Long & More [Mondo Jazz 283-2]

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"). Happy listening! Photo credit: John Abbott.

Apr 24, 202442 min

Ep 283Madeleine Peyroux, Mikael Máni, Marco Tiraboschi, Andrew Bird & More [Mondo Jazz 284-1]

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”). Happy listening!

Apr 22, 202443 min

Ep 282Queen Esther, Prince, Ghost-Note, Franz Koglmann, Huntertones & More [Mondo Jazz 282-3]

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]. Happy listening! Photo credit: Amy Arbus.

Apr 19, 202449 min

Ep 282Gegè Telesforo, Ben Sidran, Jamie Baum, Dayna Stephens & More [Mondo Jazz 282-2]

Enjoy a playlist thick with music about the times we live in--courtesy of Jamie Baum, Black Lives and Ben Sidran--, the new album by Italian singer Gegè Telesforo [pictured], and two album by, and featuring, Dayna Stephens. The playlist also features Kokayi, Aubrey Johnson; Christian Mascetta; Clark Terry, Jon Hendricks; Alexis Valet Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18809727/Mondo-Jazz [from "Sorrow Song" to "Ups and Downs"]. Happy listening! Photo credit: Gianluca di Santo.

Apr 17, 202443 min

Ep 282Don Was, divr, Roberto Gatto, Lucy Woodward, Peter Erskine & More [Mondo Jazz 282-1]

The return of Don Was [pictured], tributes to Tony Williams and Leonard Bernstein and much more in another energizing edition of Mondo Jazz. The playlist also features The Jazz Defenders; Lucy Woodward; The Pan-Detroit Ensemble; Roberto Gatto; divr; Peter Erskine & JAM Music Lab All-Stars. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18809727/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Cool"]. Happy listening! Photo credit: Miryam Ramos

Apr 15, 202438 min

Ep 281Branford Marsalis, Laura Karpman: Jazz for Hollywood [Mondo Jazz 281-3]

This time we are focusing on jazz-infused soundtracks that received nominations for Best Original Score in a Feature Film at the latest Academy Awards... because jazz does a great job a propelling a movie story forward. Kudos to Laura Karpman, the composer of the soundtrack for "American Fiction" and Branford Marsalis for the soundtrack of "Rustin", two scores that have a life of their own even without the images they were was meant to accompany. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18746259/Mondo-Jazz [from "Bookstore" onwards]. Happy listening! Photo credit: Eric Ryan Anderson

Apr 12, 202441 min

Ep 281Julieta Eugenio, Hugues Mayot, Amirtha Kidambi, Adam Levy & More [Mondo Jazz 281-2]

Julian Lage's latest album--possibly his best to date--opens a playlist of recent releases spanning many styles and cultural influences. The playlist also features Adam Levy, Larry Grenadier, Joey Baron; Julieta Eugenio; Hugues Mayot; Amirtha Kidambi; Daniel Herskedal; Matthew Sheens Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18746259/Mondo-Jazz [from "76" to "Written in the Dark: Part I, II, III"]. Happy listening! Photo credit: Alexx Duvall

Apr 9, 202447 min

Ep 281Christopher Hoffman, Anna Webber, Liv Andrea Hauge, Geoffrey Dean & More [Mondo Jazz 281-1]

A playlist showcasing the interesting new releases by Christopher Hoffman [pictured], the Liv Andrea Hauge Trio, Travis Reuter, Geoffrey Dean plus a number of recent albums we already featured in the past, but were too good not to get back to one more time. The playlist also features Hiromi; Timo Lassy, Juka Eskola; Riley Mulherkar; and Nitai Hershkovits. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18746259/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Nardis"]. Happy listening! Photo credit: Stephanie McNiel

Apr 5, 202441 min

Ep 280Luke Carlos O'Reilly, Vinnie Sperrazza, Brad Mehldau, Jean-Christophe Cholet & More [Mondo Jazz 280-3]

A soulful rendition of Curtis Fuller's "Mini Mama", and two recent albums featuring Vinnie Sperrazza open an edition of Mondo Jazz which then features three projects at the intersection of jazz and classical music. The playlist features Luke Carlos O'Reilly [pictured]; Vinnie Sperrazza; The Choir Invisible; Brad Mehldau; Franck Tortiller, Debussy String Quartet; Jean-Christophe Cholet, Matthieu Michel, Diagonal. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18712354/Mondo-Jazz (from "Mini Mama" onwards). Photo credit: Ernest Stuart.

Mar 29, 202440 min

Ep 280Graham Haynes, Triad, Raffi Garabedian, Chief Keegan & More [Mondo Jazz 280-2]

The New York residency of Graham Haynes at FourOneOne offers an opportunity to look back at his seminal album "The Griot's Footsteps" and at his recent collaboration with Brandon Ross. Before that, a playlist rich in remarkable new releases! The playlist features Chief Keegan; Triad; Raffi Garabedian; Rodrigo Recabarren, Pablo Menares, Yago Vazquez; Brandon Ross Phantom Station; and Graham Haynes [pictured]. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18712354/Mondo-Jazz [from "Shallow Gander" to "Enlightenment"].

Mar 27, 202454 min

Ep 280Vinícius Cantuária, Sam Fribush, Haroldo Bontempo, Natalie Cressman & More [Mondo Jazz 280-1]

The mighty organ trio of Sam Fribush opens a set mostly devoted to post-bossa nova Brazilian projects. The playlist features Sam Fribush Organ Trio; Ricardo Dias Gomes; Haroldo Bontempo; Amaro Freitas, Jeff Parker; Vinícius Cantuária [pictured]; Natalie Cressman, Ian Faquini, Guinga; Hermon Mehari; and Anna Gréta. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18712354/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Imaginary Unit"].

Mar 25, 202443 min

Ep 279Nout, Toine Thys, Kamasi Washington, Emile Parisien & More [Mondo Jazz 279-2]

Here's the long and short of it: Bill Frisell goes orchestral, Emile Parisien is cookin', Nout goes live, Kamasi Washington is back with a prologue to his new album, producer Church Chords channels his inner Hal Willer, and Toine Thys's Orlando sounds better then ever. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18680724/Mondo-Jazz (from "Quartography" onwards). Happy listening! Photo credit: Sylvain Gripoix

Mar 21, 202445 min

Ep 279Xero, Chance & Lurie [Mondo Jazz 279-1]

Three new releases by John Lurie, Benjamin Herman and Fergus Quill give us the opportunity to pay tribute to three musicians whose no-holds-barred attitude significantly marked the scenes in New York and the UK in the 1980s... and now: Xero Slingsby, James Chance and Lurie. The playlist also features: The Works, The Contortions, The Lounge Lizards, Michael Blake, Marc Ribot, Stefan Pasborg Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18680724/Mondo-Jazz (up to "Melt Yourself Down"). Happy listening!

Mar 18, 20241h 36m

Ep 278Sanne Rambags, Kenneth Jimenez, Bex Burch, Trish Clowes & More [Mondo Jazz 278-3]

Chamber jazz, field recordings, and deep deep deep interplay are at the heart of this exciting playlist. The playlist features Ethan Iverson; Bex Burch; Sanne Rambags [pictured], Vincent Courtois, Julian Sartorius; Trish Clowes, Ross Stanley; Kenneth Jimenez; Sharel Cassity, Colleen Clark - Alliance. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18648961/Mondo-Jazz (from "Victory Is Assured (Alla Breve)"). Happy listening!

Mar 15, 202442 min

Ep 278Amy Aileen Wood, Rob Luft, Yilian Cañizares, John Surman & More [Mondo Jazz 278-2]

The remarkable debut album by Amy Aileen Wood [pictured] and other genre-defying gems by Alexander Claffy and Yilian Cañizares, three albums featuring Rob Luft and more "Monk by Carlberg" should give you plenty to enjoy in this playlist! The playlist also features John Surman, Elina Duni and Frank Carlberg. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18648961/Mondo-Jazz (from "Strut Like Jagger" to "Elegy for Thelonious"). Happy listening!

Mar 13, 202444 min

Ep 278Joel Ross, Simona Severini, Larry Goldings, John Sneider & More [Mondo Jazz 278-1]

Billy Valentine's new single, three albums that will end up on our best of the year list, and more, make it for a thoroughly enjoyable ride! The playlist features Laurent de Wilde; Billy Valentine; Larry Goldings, John Sneider; Simona Severini, Daniele Richiedei, Giulio Corini, Peo Alfonsi, Fulvio Sigurtà; Joel Ross [pictured]; and Lorenzo Di Maio. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18648961/Mondo-Jazz (up to "Buenos Aires"). Happy listening!

Mar 11, 202449 min

Ep 277Jazz Before the Oscars - Part 2 [Mondo Jazz 277-2]

There has always been plenty of interplay between jazz and movies: jazz musicians like Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway or Harry Connick Jr. turned actors; or actors like Jeff Goldblum or Cybill Shepherd turned jazz musicians; jazz soundtracks for movie; or movies about jazz musicians… However, in anticipation of Oscars Night, here we are focusing on songs inspired by or dedicated to movie stars. The playlist features Vienna Art Orchestra; Supergenerous; Black Art Jazz Collective; Herb Geller, Brian Kellock; Leith Stevens, Chet Baker; Salvatore Bonafede; Enrico Pieranunzi; Henri Texier; and Till Brönner. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18614498/Mondo-Jazz (from “Jayne Mansfield: Rises and Falls” onward). Happy listening!

Mar 7, 202458 min

Ep 277Jazz Before the Oscars - Part 1 [Mondo Jazz 277-1]

In a few days the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood will host the Academy Awards, and so we thought that it would be a lot of fun to come up with an episode of Mondo Jazz featuring exclusively tunes inspired by, dedicated to, or titled after movie stars (regardless of whether or not they have won any Oscar awards). The playlist features The Stance Brothers; Vienna Art Orchestra; Exploding Pig; Adam O'Farrill; Steinar Raknes; Pete Rugolo; Dave Brubeck, Paul Desmond; Shorty Rogers; Wergeld; Miles Davis; and Rachelle Garniez. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18614498/Mondo-Jazz (up to “Jean Claude Van Damme”). Happy listening!

Mar 4, 20241h 4m

Ep 276Cassie Kinoshi, Dave Douglas, Dave Guy, Alon Farber & More [Mondo Jazz 276-3]

Cassie Kinoshi's stunning new album, "Gratitude", new releases featuring Dave Douglas, Dave Guy, James Brandon Lewis, Alon Farber and Fredrik Nordström will bring you a high-density set of rewarding new music. The playlist features Dave Guy; Cassie Kinoshi; Alon Farber Hagiga; Dave Douglas, James Brandon Lewis, Ian Chang, Rafiq Bhatia; and Fredrik Nordström. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18582410/Mondo-Jazz (from "Footwork" onward). Happy listening!

Mar 1, 202440 min

Ep 276Sean Ono Lennon, Simon Spiess, Debby Wang, Ben Lumsdaine & More [Mondo Jazz 276-2]

The gorgeous new album by Sean Ono Lennon, "Asterisms" (Tzadik), opens a set of electro-acousti otherworldly beauty. The playlist features Sean Ono Lennon; Simon Spiess; Ben Lumsdaine; Debby Wang; YES! Trio, Ali Jackson, Aaron Goldberg, Omer Avital; Paul Dunmall, Ed Puddick and The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Big Band. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18582410/Mondo-Jazz (from "Acisalia" to "Sacred Hymn"). Happy listening!

Feb 28, 202440 min

Ep 276Vijay Iyer, Too Many Zooz, Annie Chen, Jacky Terrasson & More [Mondo Jazz 276-1]

Welcome to your weekly fix of recent and upcoming releases, from the seismic brasshouse of Too Many Zooz, to the re-imagining of Sun Ra's "The Magic City" by Meshell Ndegeocello, and a whole lot in between. The playlist features Too Many Zooz; Jonathan Suazo; Meshell Ndegeocello; Antti Lötjönen; Vijay Iyer, Linda May Han Oh, Tyshawn Sorey; Gordon Grdina, Christian Lillinger; Annie Chen; Jacky Terrasson and Camille Bertault. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18582410/Mondo-Jazz (up to "Est-ce que tu me suis ?"). Happy listening!

Feb 26, 202443 min

Ep 275Joe Webb, Moppa Elliott, Olivia Pérez-Collellmir, Zach Brock & More [Mondo Jazz 275-3]

The restless spirit of Moppa Elliott kicks off a set that illustrates the breadth and depth of today's scene. The playlist features Moppa Elliott; Adam Baldych, Leszek Możdżer; Zach Brock, Bob Lanzetti, Keita Ogawa; Joe Webb [pictured]; Reinier Baas; Félix Zurstrassen Nova; and Olivia Pérez-Collellmir. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18554293/Mondo-Jazz (from "Delaware Water Gap" onward). Happy listening!

Feb 23, 202446 min

Ep 275Ciara Moser, Evita Polidoro, Otis Sandsjö, Roni Kaspi & More [Mondo Jazz 275-2]

This time we focus on a number of emerging artists and their search for a personal synthesis of the many influences that have shaped them for a set bookended by deep grooves and avant-funk. The playlist features Ari Joshua, John Medeski, Billy Martin; The Sextones; Otis Sandsjö; Michele Bonifati Emong; Evita Polidoro; Ciara Moser [pictured]; Roni Kaspi; Bernie Worrell, Cindy Blackman Santana and John King. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18554293/Mondo-Jazz (from "Elephant Walk" to "Auguries). Happy listening!

Feb 21, 202444 min

Ep 275Ana Carla Maza, Ghost Funk Orchestra, Rosa Brunello, Jahari Massamba Unit & More [Mondo Jazz 275-1]

A set with countless flavors and colors from all around the world featuring songs about travelling to the Moon, or traveling sustainably; Afrobeat songs; songs of low simmering groove; songs by cellists; and more. The playlist features Ghost Funk Orchestra; Rosa Brunello; Louis Matute; Jahari Massamba Unit; Newen Afrobeat; Ana Carla Maza [pictured]; and Leyla McCalla. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18554293/Mondo-Jazz (up to "Tree"). Happy listening!

Feb 19, 202439 min

Ep 274Benjamin Herman, Janning Trumann, Ruth Goller, Guido Spannocchi & More [Mondo Jazz 274-3]

A playlist in which edgy and calm take turn, but never at the expense of the surprise factor. The playlist features Benjamin Herman [pictured]; Oan Kim; John Scofield; Janning Trumann, Brandon Seabrook; Fiona Grond; Guido Spannocchi; Ruth Goller and Tom Skinner. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18521847/Mondo-Jazz (from "Hornin’ Out"). Happy listening!

Feb 16, 202447 min

Ep 274Alice Coltrane, Riley Mulherkar, Tima Volozh, Julien Lourau & More [Mondo Jazz 274-2]

An episode bookended by two albums destined to be in the "best of 2024" lists under the categories "new releases" (Riley Mulherkar's) and "Unearthed Gems" (Alice Coltrane's). In between, various ways to infuse jazz with Brazilian music - and the odd library music tune for good measure. The playlist features also Tima Volozh; Julien Lourau; Ed Motta; Benoît Delbecq and Steve Arguelles. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18521847/Mondo-Jazz (from "Ride or Die" to "Shiva Loka"). Happy listening!

Feb 14, 202439 min

Ep 274Sean Mason, Juka Eskola, Timo Lassy, Elan Mehler & More [Mondo Jazz 274-1]

If the episodes of a radio show could have a capital, the capital of this episode would have to be New Orleans, where almost all the roads coming out of the songs in this playlist lead, one way or another. The playlist features Juka Eskola, Timo Lassy; Nicole Johänntgen; Sean Mason [pictured]; Elan Mehler; Rufus Reid and Sullivan Fortner. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18521847/Mondo-Jazz (up to "I Didn't Know What Time It Was"). Happy listening!

Feb 12, 202438 min

Ep 273Amanda Gardier, Ill Considered, De Beren Gieren, Marty Isenberg & More [Mondo Jazz 273-3]

Today we focus on the new albums by two revered European bands De Beren Gieren and Ill Considered, and a peculiar case of artistic synchronicity: two intriguing albums of music Inspired by the Films of Wes Anderson, which have been independently but almost simultaneously concocted by Amanda Gardier and Marty Isenberg in 2022 and recently released. The playlist features De Beren Gieren; Ill Considered; Marty Isenberg; Amanda Gardier [pictured]; Greg Foat, Gigi Masin. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18494768/Mondo-Jazz [from "The Houses" onward]. Happy listening!

Feb 9, 202436 min

Ep 273Arnaud Dolmen, Leonardo Montana, Arve Henriksen, Harmen Fraanje & More [Mondo Jazz 273-2]

With this playlist we focus on deep listening as a mindset for musicians who wish to achieve successful recording sessions, through a number of albums of seamless interplay. The playlist features Arnaud Dolmen, Leonardo Montana; Miguel Zenón, Dan Tepfer; Gui Duvignau; Arve Henriksen, Harmen Fraanje; Sonar, David Torn, J. Peter Schwalm. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18494768/Mondo-Jazz [from "Zouky Monky" to "Third Movement"]. Happy listening!

Feb 7, 202447 min

Ep 273Nubya Garcia, Ches Smith, The Messthetics, James Brandon Lewis & More [Mondo Jazz 273-1]

Nubya Garcia returns; Impulse! Records further syncs itself to today's scene; Ches Smith finds catharsis in laughter; Ken Stubbs pays tribute to Sonny Rollins... These are only some of the interesting things in this episode of Mondo Jazz. The playlist features Nubya Garcia; The Messthetics, James Brandon Lewis; Ches Smith; Christian Dillingham; Anthony Pirog, Andy Summers; and Ken Stubbs. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18494768/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Hidden Variations--For Sonny Rollins"]. Happy listening!

Feb 5, 202440 min

Ep 272Matt Munisteri, The EarRegulars, Roberto Ottaviano, Phillip Johnston & More [Mondo Jazz 272-3]

Straight to you from Bushwick, NY--from where Mondo Jazz broadcasts--here is music rooted in Amsterdam and New Amsterdam, Sydney and Munich and other places in between. The playlist features Shuteen Erdenebaatar; Astghik Martirosyan; Matt Munisteri [pictured]; The EarRegulars; Roberto Ottaviano; Phillip Johnston & The Greasy Chicken Orchestra; Miha Gantar, Michael Moore. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18457659/Mondo-Jazz (from "Rising Sun" to "Common Orbits: The Birth of Light"). Happy listening!

Feb 2, 202452 min

Ep 272Kristen Lee Sergeant, Ted Nash, Russ Johnson, Audible Spirits & More [Mondo Jazz 272-2]

This set focuses on Andrew Hill, Herbie Nichols, Bob Dorough and Oliver Nelson, four American originals and various generations of musicians they've inspired. The playlist features Kurt Elling, Charlie Hunter, Superblue; Kristen Lee Sergeant [pictured], Ted Nash; Ben Allison, Steve Cardenas; Ron Horton; Russ Johnson; and Audible Spirits. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18457659/Mondo-Jazz (from "Naughty Number Nine" to "Stolen Moments"). Happy listening!

Jan 31, 202439 min

Ep 272Anni Kiviniemi, Visions of Nar, Illegal Crowns, Mark Solborg & More [Mondo Jazz 272-1]

The elegance of the unforeseen might well be the core theme of this set featuring gorgeous and surprising international projects. The playlist features Shalosh; Anni Kiviniemi [pictured]; Illegal Crowns; Mark Solborg; Visions of Nar; Charley Rose; and Susan Alcorn. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18457659/Mondo-Jazz (up to "El Derecho de Vivir en Paz"). Happy listening! Photo credit: Klaudia Kołdras

Jan 29, 202442 min

Ep 271Zoe Rahman, Jason Adasiewicz, Vilhelm Bromander [Mondo Jazz 271-3]

Zoe Rahman opens the show with the beautiful writing and arrangements of her latest album, followed by two remarkable recent releases by Jason Adasiewicz. At the end of the set the compelling music of Vilhelm Bromander. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18426284/Mondo-Jazz (from "For Love" onwards). Happy listening!

Jan 26, 202433 min

Ep 271Hedvig Mollestad, Trickster, Loren Stillman [Mondo Jazz 271-2]

At a time when music producers have been seriously entertaining the thought of promoting one minute-long songs to deal with the short attention span of today's online music listeners, we want to celebrate musicians who are unfazed by this trend, and instead they follow their internal muse. At the top of the hour the remarkable new album by Loren Stillman. The playlist features also Trickster and Hedvig Mollestad Weejuns. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18426284/Mondo-Jazz (from "Backyard" to "Hug That Tree!"). Happy listening! Photo credit: Anne Marie Forker

Jan 24, 202446 min

Ep 271Alex Hitchcock, Sylvie Courvoisier, Chris Potter [Mondo Jazz 271-1]

Chris Potter's upcoming album and then two tunes which were recorded without any concerns about time limitations, either in studio or live on stage, a place where suddenly the perception of time is altered in the midst of the creative flow. The playlist also features Alex Hitchcock [pictured] and Sylvie Courvoisier. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18426284/Mondo-Jazz (up to "Le pavot rouge"). Happy listening!

Jan 22, 202444 min

Ep 270Reverso, Butcher Brown, Lawrence Fields, Lluc Casares & More [Mondo Jazz 270-3]

At this stop we focus on up and coming pianists, Butcher Brown's eclecticism and some interesting European projects. The playlist features also Charlie Hunter; Lawrence Fields; Isaiah J. Thompson; Reverso [pictured]: Frank Woeste, Vincent Courtois, Ryan Keberle; Emilio Teubal; Lluc Casares; and Henry Spencer. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18395861/Mondo-Jazz (from "Espionage" onwards). Happy listening!

Jan 20, 202440 min

Ep 270Roman Norfleet, Mama Terra, Abdul Wadud, Magic Carpet & More [Mondo Jazz 270-2]

The sultry depth of Dominique Fils-Aimé paves the way to a number of projects which merge fun and intensity, and a long-awaited re-release. The playlist features Dominique Fils-Aimé; Magic Carpet; Mama Terra; Roman Norfleet [pictured]; Shake Stew; Roots Magic; Abdul Wadud. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18395861/Mondo-Jazz (from "Love Will Grow Back" to "In a Breeze"). Happy listening!

Jan 17, 202440 min

Ep 270Dhafer Youssef, Imogen Ryall, Joe Lovano, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson & More [Mondo Jazz 270-1]

Enjoy a set featuring jazz inspired by a Persian mathematician, Omar Khayyam; jazz which blends with Hindustani and Carnatic music; jazz that meets a chamber string quartet; jazz that pays tribute to Joni Mitchell; and a whole bunch of other jazz permutations. The playlist features Dhafer Youssef [pictured]; Shakti; Miguel Atwood-Ferguson; Imogen Ryall; Joe Lovano, Marilyn Crispell, Carmen Castaldi; Per "Texas" Johansson; James Brandon Lewis, Lutosławski Quartet. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/18395861/Mondo-Jazz (up to "These Are Soulful Days - Movement II"). Happy listening!

Jan 15, 202449 min