Mondo Jazz

A playlist weaving together many threads: Halloween vibes, dance-inducing memories of the Bowery, piano solos and large ensembles, stimulating collaborations, and welcome reissues.

The playlist features Michael Blake; Enrico Rava, Joe Lovano; Irène Schweizer; Sir Roland Hanna; Reinier Baas, Nationaal Jeugd Jazz Orkest; Caktus, OJKOS; and Charles Tolliver [pictured].

Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/23212013/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Paper Man"].

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From Agneya’s explorations to Tania Giannouli’s and Nik Bärtsch’s musical sculptures, and the distinctive worlds of Andrea Keller, Sandy Evans, Or Bareket, and Christian McBride, this selection crosses styles and continents before turning the spotlight on drummer and composer Savannah Harris, a rising voice worth keeping an ear on.

The playlist features Agneya, Ingrid Jensen; Tania Giannouli, Nik Bärtsch; Andrea Keller, Sandy Evans; Or Bareket; Christian McBride; Nicole McCabe, Savannah Harris.

Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/23177583/Mondo-Jazz [from "Khoj" onward].

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A gathering of adventurous musicians who refuse to stay in their lane, from offbeat twists and radical reinventions to restless imagination and understated magic, plus and the much-awaited return of Lloyd Swanton’s The Catholics.

The playlist also features Federico Casagrande; Eliza Salem, Emmanuel Michael, Jayla Chee; Brandon Seabrook; Skúli Sverrisson, Bill Frisell; and Charlotte Greve.

Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/23177583/Mondo-Jazz [from "Take Me Away with you" to "Swim"].

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A playlist of unexpected connections: from Cory Weeds to Stan Getz, with Huey Lewis as the missing link; from James Ellroy to Calibro 35’s cinematic funk-jazz; and from Steve Reid to today’s scene via Nova Fellowship—with a few more surprises along the way.

The playlist features Cory Weeds & Chris Hazelton; Huey Lewis, Stan Getz; Calibro 35; Goran Kajfes, Amanda Werne; Jeremy Cunningham; Nova Fellowship; and Andrew Toombs.

Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/23177583/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Unexpected Party"].

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A groovy playlist featuring music that blurs boundaries: between past, present and future; between cultures and places; and between genres.The playlist features Nate Smith; Kiefer [pictured]; Fathers; Léon Phal; Echoes of Zoo; and Thiefs.Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/23138354/Mondo-Jazz [from "Cough-Drop" onward].Happy listening!