Mondo Jazz
This is a jazz world! …all the international jazz you always wanted to hear and nobody ever played for you! Mondo Jazz is dedicated to the proposition that jazz is a language that originated in the US but is now spoken all over the world in various, at times very strong, accents and dialects, which make it a rich resource for rewarding sonic explorations. Needless to say there will be plenty of US jazz on my program, in an attempt to show the continuity that exists between the US and the international jazz scenes.
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Alden Hellmuth, Ben Wendel, Kris Davis, Franco ...
Master saxophonists of yesterday and today, piano trios from both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, and a piano-bouzouki duo exploring uncharted territories should give you plenty of pleasure and surprises in this week's Mondo Jazz set.
54 min
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Ella Zirina, Jimmy Villotti, Robin Holcomb, Gia...
Enjoy a set focusing on guitar players, Italian cult musicians at the intersection of jazz and many other genres, Northern European rising stars and poets trapped in the bodies of musicians.
32 min
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Brad Shepik, Elsa Nilsson, Layale Chaker, Eleph...
The love of nature is at the heart of the three albums by Elsa Nilsson, Brad Shepik and Layale Chaker that open today's set, which is then wrapped-up by the slow but unstoppable crescendo of Norwegian prog icons, Elephant9 and a very special guest, Terje Rypdal.
45 min
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The Jazz Worlds of James Baldwin - Part 2 [Mond...
Here is the second part of an edition of Mondo Jazz celebrating the birth of James Baldwin, 100 years ago in Harlem, through the countless connections between his life and work, the music he loved and the music he inspired.
64 min
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The Jazz Worlds of James Baldwin - Part 1 [Mond...
The centennial of writer and civil rights activist James Baldwin offers a great opportunity to look into the call and response which has been going on, for decades, between Baldwin’s inner world and the world of jazz.
59 min
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Monique Chao, Kit Downes, Kurt Elling, Henry He...
Henry Hey, Kurt Elling and Kit Downes provide the thread of today's set, which also figures on the large ensembles led by Monique Chao, Ben Kono and Rob Mazurek.
60 min
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Ohad Talmor, Marco Mezquida, Maurizio Giammarco...
Here is a set focusing on great contemporary saxophone players and on jazz projects shaped by a confluence of genres, from Brazilian Popular Music, to Flamenco to Classical Music.
39 min
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Sofia Jernberg, Slow Poke, Chris Jennings, Kall...
This playlist is a case study in low-simmering and yet scorching music, handle with care!
50 min
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Kathrine Windfeld, Wolfgang Muthspiel, François...
A call and response between the North American and European scenes, covering anything from solo Etudes to Hammond trios, Zappa to Yoruba roots and modern day master arrangers.
37 min
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Andrew Hill, Gaia Wilmer, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Ana...
45 min
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Lucy Woodward, Pericopes +1, Jasper Blom, Tom H...
The stunning new project by Lucy Woodward sets the tone for the return of Mondo Jazz after a brief summer hiatus.
48 min
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Zorn This Way - Part 2 [Mondo Jazz 300-3]
Gems from the "Book of Angels", "Book of Heads", "Song Project", and more, in the second part of this tribute to John Zorn, the composer.
52 min
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Zorn This Way - Part 1 [Mondo Jazz 300-2]
Everyone knows that describing John Zorn as a prolific composer is an understatement. Everyone also knows how inclusive he has been, sharing his compositions with the many musicians who are in his circle of trust. Countless renditions of his music have been recorded by these musicians for Zorn's label, Tzadik. To mark his birthday, on September 2nd, here we will focus on interpretations of the John Zorn songbook, mostly Masada Book One, which have been a bit more independent and have come out on albums not on Tzadik.
50 min
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Zara McFarlane, Benjamin Sanz, Cinema Paradiso,...
From London to Stockholm, via New York, Paris, Chicago and Brussels, for a playlist that pays tribute to Marvin Gaye, Charles Mingus, African and African-American sources of inspiration, and much more.
42 min
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Thembi Dunjana, Nubya Garcia, Trondheim Jazz Or...
Around the world in a playlist, featuring jazz influenced by South-African, Norwegian and Caribbean music.
31 min
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Neta Raanan, Matt Pavolka, Rodrigo Dominguez, A...
Enjoy an eclectic playlist featuring projects inspired by the novels of Don De Lillo and Philip Roth, champagne-making, mighty vertebrates, wood parasites, and more.
47 min
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Rufus Cappadocia, Sheila Anozier, Hermeto Pasco...
Mondo Jazz #300! To celebrate this milestone, here's a playlist featuring the global sounds which Mondo Jazz listeners have come to expect. Here's to 300 more episodes!
45 min
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Tracy Yang, Enrico Pieranunzi, Sarah Hanahan, O...
The compelling debut releases of Tracy Yang's Jazz Orchestra and Sarah Hanahan, the new albums of jazz piano veterans Enrico Pieranunzi and Olli Ahvenlahti are just some of the highlights of another edition of Mondo Jazz packed with great new releases.
43 min
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Tivon Pennicott, Louis Cole, KAMA Kollektiv, Lo...
Enjoy an episode built along an ideal bridge between Amsterdam and New Amsterdam, with a special focus on the launch of FOOD, a new New York based label (as well as live events production company, and soon to be brick-and-mortar restaurant) inspired by the storied, artist-run cafe of 1970’s SoHo of the same name.
43 min
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Milton Nascimento, Esperanza Spalding, Joe Tatt...
Enjoy an episode of Mondo Jazz full of stellar collaborations, Puerto Rican rumbles, Brazilian waves, birthday celebrations, unearthed gems, and infectious grooves.
43 min
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Thiago França, Altus, Welf Dorr, Kim Cass & Mor...
A carnival collective and brass band's take on a Britney Spear mega-hit open the dances, literally, and set the tone for a playlist full of surprises.
34 min
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Miles Okazaki, Reinier Baas, Orlando le Fleming...
A playlist made of imaginary soundtracks, electro-acoustic experiments, guitar driven alchemies and virtuosic intricacy.
35 min
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Mahogany L. Browne, Sean Mason, Alistair Payne,...
The sound of Memphis propels this episode into a fascinating exploration of the interplay between modern-day poets and jazz musicians, the reimagining of archival gospel grooves, Ray Charles vibes and Michel Legrand classics, and more!
51 min
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April Varner, Shiver, Matthew Bourne, Tomeka Re...
A playlist in which Brazilian Forró meets New Orleans Funk, Brazilian Choro meets Portugues Fado, and the infinite possibilities of creative jazz bring tons of surprises.
47 min
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Nasheet Waits, Jenny Scheinman, Roberto Ottavia...
This time around we start with a rendition of "Portrait of Jennie" with strings followed by a portrait by a string player named Jenny… a portrait of Ornette Coleman by violinist Jenny Scheinman to be precise. That's followed by tributes to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Steve Lacy and Hariprasad Chaurasia, as well as a love letter to NYC.
44 min