In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond

Getting closer to John Coltrane's centenial of his birth, so we will begin with a set dedicated to the master. We will play some Miles as well, as we have been doing frequently these last few months. The show ends with a couple tracks from the late great guitarist Mick Goodrick.

Artist ~ Name ~ Album
John Coltrane ~ Equinox ~ Coltrane's Sound
John Coltrane ~ Dear Lord ~ Transition
Miles Davis Quintet ~ If I Were a Bell ~ Relaxin' With the Miles Davis Quintet
Miles Davis ~ Nature Boy ~ Blue Moods
Mauricio Morales & Adam Hersh ~ Sand From A Broken Hourglass ~ Between Dreams & Twilight
Sullivan Fortner ~ Aria II ~ Leave That In There
Mick Goodrick ~ Feebles, Fables and Ferns ~ In Pas(s)ing
Mick Goodrick & Fred Hersch ~ Soul Eyes ~ Feebles, Fables & Ferns

This episode begins with another centenial tribute to John Coltrane with an extended composition for a large brass ensemble, Africa. From there we review new releases from some of jazz's contemporary masters.

Playist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
John Coltrane Quartet ~ Africa ~ Africa/Brass Sessions
Dave Holland ~ Quintet: Easy Did It ~ Quintet: Easy Did It - EP
Mauricio Morales & Adam Hersh ~ Where The Olive Trees Wither ~ Between Dreams & Twilight 
Jeremy Pelt ~ Sandman ~ Our Community Will Not Be Erased
Sullivan Fortner ~ Aerobatics Pt. 1 ~ Leave That In There
Sullivan Fortner ~ Aerobatics Pt. 2 ~ Leave That In There
Stefon Harris & Blackout ~ Echoes of the Lion ~ Legacy Dances
Stefon Harris & Blackout ~ What a Wonderful World ~ Legacy Dances

This episode was inspired by a Miles Davis Centenial Jazz Festival hosted by KSDS Radio in San Diego. The three day event had seminars, panel discussions and of course music. This show contains music by the artists that performed, and is kicked off by original music from Miles and Trane. The podcast concludes with recordings by Wayne and Herbie.

Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Miles Davis ~ New Rhumba ~ Miles Ahead
John Coltrane ~ Mr. P.C. ~ Giant Steps
Eric Reed ~ Flamenco Sketches ~ From My Heart
Ernie Watts ~ Joy Trane ~ Spirit Song
Doug Webb ~ A Night in Tunisia ~ Fast Friends
Mike Wofford & Holly Hofmann ~ M-Line ~ Turn Signal (feat. Terell Stafford)
Wayne Shorter ~ Lilia ~ Native Dancer
Wayne Shorter ~ Tarde ~ Native Dancer
Herbie Hancock ~ Oliloqui Valley ~ Empyrean Isles

This show begins with San Diegan pianist with Mexican roots, Irving Flores. His music is grounded in the Latin Jazz tradition. That is followed by the late great George Duke with tunes that show off his diversity of styles with R&B and Brazilian influences. Then some early Weather Report before concluding with a beautiful ballad from Coltrane as we near his centennial birthday.

Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Irving Flores & Danzon Jazz Trio ~ Abigail ~ American Influence
Irving Flores ~ Samba Con Sabor ~ Armando Mi Conga
George Duke ~ Capricorn ~ Faces In Reflection
George Duke ~ Maria Tres Filhos ~ Faces In Reflection
Weather Report ~ Unknown Soldiers ~ I Sing The Body Electric
Weather Report ~ Second Sunday In August ~ I Sing The Body Electric
Miroslav Vitous ~ I Will Tell Him On You ~ Infinite Search
John Coltrane Quartet ~ Dear Lord ~ Transition

We continue to feature Miles and Trane on the year of their centennial. These giants of jazz are represented with some of the classic recordings that pay homage to their greatness.

Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
John Coltrane ~ My Favorite Things ~ My Favorite Things
John Coltrane ~ A Love Supreme, Pt. 1: Acknowledgement ~ A Love Supreme
Miles Davis ~ Dear Old Stockholm  ~ Round About Midnight
Miles Davis ~ So What ~ Four & More
Miles Davis ~ Flamenco Sketches ~ Kind of Blue
Ralph Alessi ~ Duck Face ~ A Sun That Never Sets