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In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond

Ken Laster
In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond
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  • In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond

    Episode March 8 2026

    08/03/2026 | 59 mins.
    Perhaps the heart and soul of this episode is the collaboration of Joe Henderson and Alice Coltrane from the album The Elements. The other recording that deserves attention is the release of guitarist Pat Metheny' Side-Eye III+. Not only did Pat's album drop this week, but he has begun a tour of the US and Europe. I'm looking forward to seeing Metheny in May as I already have my tickets.

    Playlist
    Artist ~ Name ~ Album
    Clarke, Rushen & Chancler ~ Take Five ~ Standards
    Joe Henderson & Alice Coltrane ~ Fire ~ The Elements
    Joe Henderson ~ Black Narcissus ~ Power To The People
    Pat Metheny ~ SE-O ~ Side-Eye III+
    Nicole McCabe ~ Twister ~ Color Theory
    Dave Holland, Norma Winstone ~ Not Waving But Drowning ~ Vital Spark
    McCoy Tyner ~ Fly With The Wind ~ Fly With The Wind
  • In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond

    Episode March 1 2026

    01/03/2026 | 1h
    Another eclectic mix. From a 1957 recording from alto sax player Art Pepper to brand new releases from tenor saxophonist Noah Preminger, and other iconic jazz artists in between. Enjoy this musically diverse set list.

    Playlist
    Artist ~ Name ~ Album
    Art Pepper ~ You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To ~ Art Pepper Meets the Rhythm Section
    Ian Harland ~ Blues For Bobbie ~ Behind Bars
    Lyle Mays ~ Slink ~ Lyle Mays
    Pat Metheny Group ~ James ~ Offramp
    Pat Metheny Group ~ Last Train Home ~ Still Life (Talking)
    Noah Preminger & Max Light ~ Blooming Coldblood ~ Blooming Coldblood - Single
    Noah Preminger ~ Mopti ~ Dark Days
    Kurt Elling & WDR Big Band ~ Steppin' Out ~ In The Brass Palace
  • In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond

    Episode Feb 22 2026

    22/02/2026 | 59 mins.
    An eclectic mix of music this week with no real theme. We have new releases, bebop from the 60's and jazz rock fusion. Open your mind and enjoy the full breadth of what jazz music can be.

    Playlist
    Artist ~ Name ~ Album
    Kurt Elling & WDR Big Band ~ They Speak No Evil ~ In The Brass Palace
    Vi Redd ~ If I Should Lose You ~ Bird Call
    Vi Redd ~ Now's the Time ~ Bird Call
    Phil Woods ~ The Last Page ~ Musique du bois
    Brandon Sanders ~ 8/4 Beat ~ Lasting Impression
    Andrew Renfroe ~ BIG COUNTRY ~ POP LOGIC
    Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin & Paco de Lucía ~ Meeting of the Spirits ~ Saturday Night in San Francisco
  • In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond

    Valentine Vibe

    15/02/2026 | 59 mins.
    This episode kicks off with the iconic Valentine's day tune My Funny Valentine with a unique interpretation by vocalist extraordinaire Dianne Reeves. The rest of the playlist is vibraphone heavy with contributions from San Diego's Ian Harland as well as several tracks that include Joel Ross as both a leader and sideman. Also featured is Hartford's hard working bassist Matt Dwonszyk. 

    Playlist
    Artist ~ Name ~ Album
    Dianne Reeves ~ My Funny Valentine ~ The Palo Alto Sessions 1981-1985
    Ian Harland ~ Hitchcock ~ Behind Bars
    Ian Harland ~ Four-Flat Blues ~ Behind Bars
    Joe Farnsworth ~ You Already Know ~ The Big Room
    Matt Dwonszyk ~ Peaceful World ~ A Year and a Day
    Matt Dwonszyk ~ Morning Dreams ~ Morning Dreams - Single
    Anthony Fung ~ Duid Deed ~ Duid Deed - Single
    Julian Lage ~ Havens ~ Scenes From Above
    Joel Ross ~ The Shadowlands ~ Gospel Music
  • In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond

    All New 2025-2026

    08/02/2026 | 59 mins.
    All selections in this episode are from recent releases. Some of these you may never had heard of, like Brandon Sanders or Justin Joyce. Some like Joel Ross, Julian Lage or artists in Out Of/Into are young players with active touring bands. Then we have the jazz masters like Metheny, Scofield and Holland. Jazz is here to stay as a creative force in music.

    Playlist
    Artist ~ Name ~ Album
    Brandon Sanders ~ Tales of Mississippi ~ Lasting Impression
    Joel Ross ~ Hostile ~ Gospel Music
    Out Of/Into ~ Brothers In Arms ~ Motion II
    Justin Joyce ~ That Was Never ~ Almost Familiar
    Pat Metheny ~ Don't Look Down ~ Don't Look Down - EP
    Julian Lage ~ Talking Drum ~ Scenes From Above
    John Scofield & Dave Holland ~ Mine Are Blues ~ Memories of Home
    Sam Yahel ~ Strum It ~ Quiet Flow

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From Jazz masters of past and present to emerging new artists performing modern jazz and fusion. No smooth jazz here!
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