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We hear “Growlin’ Dan,” a selection from For One To Love, Cécile McLorin Salvant’s just released 2nd CD. It’s an authentically bold statement, filled with…
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Our show starts with “Cold Duck Time” from the new CD Prime Time, the third release from the Alan Baylock Jazz Orchestra. Featuring the legendary Doc…
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Heard on this program: “Village Dawn” from the recently-issued CD Trumpet Summit Prague. This epic recording features the powerful, confident playing of a…
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Pianist Ramsey Lewis has returned to the electric side on his funkiest recording in years. Taking Another Look is in part a revisiting of Lewis'…
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Over the past few months we’ve heard a lot from 70 Strong, the recent issue from the Steve Gadd Band, an electric quintet led by the now-legendary drummer…
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On this show you can hear “Barangrill” from pianist Robert Glasper and his acoustic trio (bassist Vicente Archer and drummer Damion Reid) on his new album…
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This edition of SNJ features the song Such Is Life (sung by Alexis Cole) from Harold Mabern’s new CD, Afro Blue(John Webber, bass, Joe Farnsworth, drums,…
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The program features the song “Favor” from Terell Stafford’s new CD, BrotherLee Love: Celebrating Lee Morgan. (Terell Stafford – trumpet; Tim Warfield –…
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Includes singer Rachel Caswell doing “Tell Him I Said Hello” from her new CD, All I Know on Strikezone Records. Strikezone specializes in creative music…
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Several exciting new releases are featured, including “Say When” from trombonist Steve Davis in his tribute to trombone legend J.J. Johnson, “The Thompson…