Anne Drummond, Dima Bondarev, Tamir Barzilay, C...
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.
41 min
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Paul Cornish, Quite Sane, Silvia Bolognesi, Eri...
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.
37 min
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Ella Feingold, Charlie Hunter, Majid Bekkas, Ja...
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.
41 min
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A Few of My Favorite 2025 Jazz Things (so far) ...
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.
33 min
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A Few of My Favorite 2025 Jazz Things (so far) ...
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.
46 min
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A Few of My Favorite 2025 Jazz Things (so far) ...
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.
44 min
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A Few of My Favorite 2025 Jazz Things (so far) ...
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.
33 min
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A Few of My Favorite 2025 Jazz Things (so far) ...
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.
43 min
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A Few of My Favorite 2025 Jazz Things (so far) ...
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.
43 min
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Felipe Salles, John Sturino, Hillai Govreen, Is...
Large ensembles, young talents, modern jazz ministry and a hidden gem from Brazil make up for a very rewarding listen.
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.
39 min
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Marc Ribot, Nicolò Ricci, Mary Halvorson, Shake...
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!
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...
40 min
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Ines Velasco, Chris Cheek, Emi Makabe, Matteo P...
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.
37 min
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Calibro 35, Resavoir, Matt Gold, Nādt Orchestra...
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.
35 min
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Guy Klucevsek - Tales of a Well-Tempered Accord...
A heartfelt tribute to Guy Klucevsek, the gentle giant who unleashed his accordion onto Downtown, and beyond.
Enjoy a playlist featuring large ensembles of various shapes and sounds, the music and spirit of Misha Mengelberg and the versatility of Silke Eberhard.
47 min
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Sabeth Pérez, Elsa Nilsson, Scandinavian Art En...
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.
44 min
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Ches Smith, Enemy, Matt Ulery, Russ Johnson & M...
"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.
39 min
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Victoria Kirilova, Anneleen Boehme, Kannaste4, ...
Brandee Younger's feelgood new album opens a playlist with excellent debut albums, and old friends playing in new configurations.