This post-holiday episode is taken from the Replay 2025 list of most recordings that I played most frequently throughout the year. It is, perhaps a reflection of my current musical tastes that I would like to share with you at the years end. Hope you enjoy. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Out Of/Into ~ Ofafrii ~ Motion I ARTEMIS ~ Komorebi ~ ARBORES…

* Blake Aaron - Dare to Fly - Brazilian Version * Dan Alan Levine - Echoes In the Dark feat Samantha Mae * David Margam - One More Chance * Matt Johnson - Is It Too Late * Paul Dozier - Ocean Vibe * Meital De Razon & Asi Tal - In Love Again * Michael Paulo - Funky Kahuna * Randy Scott - Boogie Oogie Oogie * Cal Harris Jr. - Live n' Learn * James Br…

I usually don't do Christmas specials, but there are a few holiday tunes that seem to make it into my playlist each year. There is a San Diego jazz set following, and we throw in Hubbard and Cobham to round out this show. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Chris Potter ~ O Come All Ye Faithful ~ A Concord Jazz Christmas 2 Marian McPartland ~ God Rest Y…

* Allen Carman Project - Joy Jam feat Philippe Saisse * Neva Ford Nation - Go Tell It * Kathy Kosins - Driving Home For Christmas * Nick Dukas - You Make Me Feel Like Christmas feat Theo Valentin * Tony Lindsay - Merry Christmas * Dee Brown - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * Kim Scott - All I Want for Christmas Is You feat Michael Broening …

The core of this episode has some of the best tenor sax players from today and yesteryear. I'm speaking of Potter, Kirk, Rollins and Trane. They are bookended by a new release from Out Of/Into and Zawinul's In A Silent Way. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Out Of/Into ~ Nacho Supreme ~ Motion II Chris Potter ~ The Mind's Eye (For Michael Becker and J…

* Nick Stefanacci - Christmas Eve (instrumental) * Jarez - The Groove That Saved Christmas * Roberto Vazquez - Christmas Time Is Here * The Laurence Juber Trio - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas * Mike Williams on Sax - We Three Kings * Jazz iin Pink, ft. Tamina Khyrah-joi - Christmas Candlelight * Samuel Brown Jr. - Marys Baby * Robert Horto…

S Wonder, one of the greatest artists in popular music, is known for his popular hits, vocals, and multi-instrumental playing. However, his compositions extend far beyond the mainstream, incorporating jazz sensibilities that have inspired jazz artists to cover his work. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Joe Farrell ~ Too High ~ Penny Arcade Herbie Han…

* William Green - Choose to Love * Antonio Gomez - Moonlighting * Richard Darbyshire - This I Swear * Sweet Candies, The Soultrend Orchestra, Papik - Don't Look Any Further * Julian Vaughn - The Cookout * Jayson Tipp - It's Your Horizon Too * michiyo - Red Sky * Lance Ferguson - Could Heaven Ever Be Like This * Blake Aaron - Dare to Fly - Brazilian…

After giving thanks, post Thanksgiving Day we get into a guitar set featuring both jazz masters (Kessel, Wess, Forman) and a talented young artist Tony Davis. Also featured are a new release from pianist George Colligan and a modern sound from Ahmad Jamal. We dance our way out with a funky Weather Report. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Jimmy Greene…

* David N Crawford - Africa Nouveau * Lars Taylor - Cruising Mind * Loom room - fading * Mariea Antoinette - My Favorite Things * Gaston, Tabeia - I Fall * MT Jones - Gentle Reminder * Paolo Rustichelli - Elise Dance * The Funky Lowlives - Saturn Return * MF Robots - Glide * J.S. Floyd's - Two Piece and a Biscuit * Shakatak - I've Got A Good Feelin…

We begin this week's show with a celebration of this Fall season and Thanksgiving from Jamal and Monk. Also of note in Hutcherson's vibes and Trane's lament. New music from Hartford's guitarist Tony Davis and maestro Kenny Barron. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Ahmad Jamal ~ Autumn Leaves ~ Marseille Thelonious Monk ~ Stuffy Turkey ~ It's Monk's Ti…

* Rei Narita - Cry Out, Break Free * J.S. Floyd's - Two Piece and a Biscuit * Alex Stalart - Melody of the Soul * Zuco 103 - Passa o copo * BROWNIE - dayspring * Jason Jackson - Drop the Needle * Kayla Waters - Obedience * Altone Dieux, Omar Soliman, EMALU - Remember When I Found You * De-Phazz - Jazz Music * William Green - Africa feat Eric Essix …

This episode pays tribute to the late Jack DeJohnette who passed away a couple weeks ago. We feature Jack as a leader and side man on some of my favorite recordings. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Jack DeJohnette ~ Jack In ~ Parallel Realities Joe Farrell ~ Follow Your Heart ~ Joe Farrell Quartet Miroslav Vitous ~ Bamboo Forest ~ Universal Syncopat…

* Will Downing - Back to Us * Ultrablue - Heartland * Alex Crown - Industrial Funk * Tim Larkin - Gumshoes * Shakatak - I've Got A Good Feeling * Julian Vaughn - Give & Go * Fostina Dixon - Satellite House * Ferraz - Lady * Johnny Britt - City of Lights * D. Brown - Behold feat Christopher Brown * Dave McMurray - We Got By * Deaddream - Sun Kissed …

We begin with a trio led by pianist George Colligan along with Linda Oh (b) and Jack DeJohnette (dr). Mr. DeJohnette passed away last week and was an important figure in modern jazz. Also, new music by guitarist Mike Stern and a live recording of Weather Reports famous tune Birdland. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album George Colligan ~ Song for the Tar…

* Austin Paul Jr. - Off The Grid * D.S. Wilson - Ever After * Charlie Duran - Has Aumentado * James Bratton - Velvet Nights * Christena Rich feat Laurence Juber - I Can't Believe That You're in Love with Me * Tom Zygmont - Pacifica * Jhelisa - Friendly Pressure * Incognito - It's About Time * BTMOG & Associates - God's Grace Amazing * Chieli Minucc…

Mostly jazz/rock fusion on this week's show, featuring some of my favorite bands from the 70's and beyond. This music sparked my interest in jazz music during my college years, and eventually branching out into more traditional forms. But this is the music that started it all for me and many others of my generation. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album H…

* Brian Simpson - Blue Mystique * Austin Paul Jr. - Off The Grid * Bossa Nova Noites - Karma (feat. Larry Williams) * Randy Scott - Boogie Oogie Oogie * Byron Miller - Any Time Any Place (feat. Ragan Whiteside) * Joyce Cooling - Callie * Incognito - It's About Time * Jeremy Benoit - Deep Sensation * DiAngelis - Life is High * Christena Rich feat La…

This show has a number of notable albums including two posthumous releases from Chick Corea. Also an alternative take of a Joni Mitchell composition. Other tracks feature Japanese trumpet player Ohno, Miles and San Diego Latin Jazz pianist Irving Flores. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Chick Corea Elektric Band & Chick Corea ~ Trance Dance ~ The Fut…

* Abe LaMarca - Said What You Said * Bob Baldwin - Caribbean Breezeway * Boney James - The Magic Hour * Brownie - Cabrio Vibes * Buster Blanco - Phuket Paradise Lounge * Chuck Loeb - The Music Inside * Ethel Lindsey - Together Again * Jeremy Benoit "The Real JB Saax" - Deep Sensation * Karla Leal - Speak * Kayla Waters - Lush (radio edit) * Lo Grec…

* Andre Perry & Co. - Latin Drive * Antonio Jackson - The New Jazz Swing * Meital De Razon & Asi Tal - In Love Again * BROWNIE - cloud no. 9 * Back 2 Basics - Do You Remember feat Dave Hollister * Barbara Fowler - Feel Like Makin' Love * Brendan Ross - Hot Body * Brian Jackson - The Bottle * David Margam - One More Chance * Drizabone - Real Love * …

Much of this playlist is from artists that performed at the fundraiser for Young Lions Jazz Conservatory (YLJC.org) founded by trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos. Also featured is music from Shunzo Ohno a trumpet player originally from Japan who has played with Buster Williams, Hancock, Shorter and more. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Gilbert Castellano…

The first set of this podcast reviews some of the music represented at the 2nd annual San Diego-Tijuana (SDTJ) International Jazz Festival. This unique festival features artists from both sides of the US Mexico boarder. We begin with a tribute to the late James Moody, a resident of San Diego, celebrating his 100th Centennial of his birth. Also feat…

* Mark Carter - LA Hustle * Lutz Deterra - White Breeze * Marshall Charloff - Change the Channel (radio edit) * Paprika Soul - Standing Right Here * Paul Dozier - Ocean Vibe * Rei Narita - Strada Facendo * Rick Lewis Radio - Wish Upon Your Star * Sylvia Bennett - Be True To Me (Smooth Jazz Version) * Von Stupart - Turn Back The Hands Of Time * Zaim…

This episode begins as a continuation of last week's tribute to the late pianist Mike Wofford with a solo rendition of a Jackie McLean composition Little Melonae. Also featured is another San Diego pianist Irving Flores with his latest album release. Herbie, McLaughlin and Maupin round out the show. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Mike Wofford ~ Lit…

* Francesco Digilio - All Around The World * Hank Bilal - Proceed To The Route feat Gerald Albrigh * Chase Huna - Soulshine * Brendan Ross - Hot Body * Fostina Dixon - Revelation * Isaac Norris - Ocean View * Laufey - Lover Girl * Matt Johnson - Is It Too Late * Nicholas Cole - Forever You * Odyssey - Roots Suite * Jazz Holdouts - Time to Play * Ju…

We pay homage to pianist Mike Wofford in this episode's first set. Mike passed away last week at age 87. He was a giant in the Socal jazz scene, playing with the great West Coast artists of the 60's, accompanist to Sarah and Ella in the 80's, as well as scores for Hollywood and TV. Mike will be missed by the jazz community in San Diego and beyond. …

* Anita Carmichael - Move It Funky Mix * Amandus - The Day After Tomorrow * Quincy Jones - Betcha Wouldn't Hurt Me * David Margam - One More Chance * Phillip Doc Martin - Chill Pill (feat. Ilya Serov) * BROWNIE - rollin * Stessy - Miezz'a gente * Till Brönner - Amarsi Un Po' * Elan Trotman - Cool Runnin' * Kool & The Gang - Summer Madness * Ryan La…

This week's jazz podcast starts with an old standard from 1928, Makin' Whoopee. Classics from Brubeck, Wes and Trane (on his birth anniversary), and new music from Barron and McLaughlin, and more. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Branford Marsalis ~ Makin' Whoopee ~ Trio Jeepy The Dave Brubeck Quartet ~ Three to Get Ready ~ Time Out Dave Holland Quar…

* Brownie - Rise And Shine * Carlos Camilo & Adriana Michelle - Avenue Of Our Love * Cool Breeze Ensemble - Jazz After Rain * D.S. Wilson - Finish Line * Dan Alan Levine - Echoes In the Dark feat Samantha Mae * Dean James - Kings & Queens * David Cultura - Margarita * Embassy - One of a Kind (feat. Tim Bowman) * Enzo Anastasio - ‘o Vico Street * Er…

This episode is my Chill Playlist. Starting with Miles & Trane is a fine way to begin. While it is laid back on the surface, many of the tunes start chill, but gain in intensity. Branford's Hope is a great example of this. I especially dig Joe Henderson's take on Lazy Afternoon. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Miles Davis ~ Footprints ~ Miles Smiles…

Muy buenas, amantes del smooth jazz. Arrancamos la octava temporada de Smooth Jazz by Cipri Pernas con una primera edición cargada de energía y elegancia. Hoy viajamos desde las atmósferas envolventes de Massive de 2unes hasta el romanticismo mediterráneo de Romance in Spain de Bickley Rivera, sin olvidar el groove de Blake Aaron o el inconfundible…

Returning from the Detroit Jazz Fest, I wanted to highlight some of the remarkable artists who graced the stage, both local jazz talents and national acts. The episode concludes with the release of new music from pianist Christian Sands (New Haven) and saxophonist David Borgo (San Diego). Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Louis Jones III ~ Alternative…

This playlist is a retrospective of recordings on CTI albums released in the 1970. They have that quality production and slick arrangement that make these albums so recognizable. These are some of my favorite examples. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Airto ~ Return to Forever ~ Free Deodato ~ Also Sprach Zarathustra ~ Prelude Milt Jackson ~ Sunflowe…

We begin with a couple big band tunes arranged by Gerald Wilson followed by guitar greats Benson and Wes. This show concludes with an extended cover of one of Chick's great tunes, by a quartet of modern jazz top tier players. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Gerald Wilson Big Band ~ Milestones ~ Moment Of Truth Gerald Wilson and His Orchestra ~ Calif…

An eclectic show. We begin with a couple tunes from Brubecks 'Time Out' with a twist. Then a set with jazz masters Jamal, Tyner and Davis. The set ends with new music including Indian Fusion from Shakti. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album George Benson ~ Take Five ~ Bad Benson Dave Brubeck Quartet ~ Blue Rondo A La Turk ~ Time Out Ahmad Jamal ~ Arabesq…

Recent episodes have centered around jazz/rock fusion and new releases. This week we go back to Hard-Bop. Blakey, Miles, Trane, Freddie, Mobley to name a few. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers ~ One By One ~ Ugetsu Miles Davis ~ Milestones ~ Milestones John Coltrane ~ Moment's Notice ~ Blue Train Freddie Hubbard ~ Arie…

This episode begins with Michael Brecker in some interesting situations with Paul Simon and James Taylor. We follow that up with new music from another tenor sax player, Jimmy Greene from his newest release. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Michael Brecker ~ African Skies ~ Tales from the Hudson Paul Simon ~ Under African Skies ~ Graceland Michael Br…

This show begins by paying tribute to Chuck Mangione who passed away last week. Best known for his hit 'Feel So Good', Mangione is one of a few musicians that bridged jazz and popular music audiences. Also notable in this show we play new releases from modern jazz artists you may not yet have heard. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Chuck Mangione ~ L…

This is an all flute special, with jazz greats James Moody, Herbie Mann, Roland Kirk, Hubert Laws and many more. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Holly Hofmann Quartet ~ Bohemia After Dark (Live) ~ Live At Birdland James Moody ~ Cherokee ~ 80 Years Young: Live at the Blue Note Lori Bell ~ Streets of New York ~ Brooklyn Dreaming Herbie Mann ~ Memphis …

In this episode we get back to a more hard-bop oriented sound, from the 1960's to new releases with roots in that more straight ahead jazz tradition. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Hank Mobley ~ This I Dig Of You ~ Soul Station Wayne Shorter ~ Tom Thumb ~ Schizophrenia Joshua Redman ~ Era's End ~ Words Fall Short Branford Marsalis Quartet ~ The Win…

* David Garfield, Alex Ligertwood, Joseph Williams - Lowdown * Ella & the Bossa Beat, Toco, Gerardo Frisina - Amare - Gerardo Frisina Remix * Carol Albert - Vertical Horizon * Imagination - So Good, so Right * Jason Peterson DeLaire - The Game Of Love * Papik, Mario Biondi - You Are My Lady * Motown Moe - Honey Bee * Skip Martin - Rise * Kirk Frank…

* Jarez, Nathan Mitchell - Only If You Knew * Lin Rountree, Althea Rene - Snap It * Lin Rountree - Believe It * Fuller French - Waves Against The Shore DexMo Versión * Cataldo - Sax Lounge * Brian Culbertson – On The Road Ft. Marcus Miller, Sheila E. * Djsaxlondon - FEEL LIKE MAKIN LOVE * Alma - On the Beach * Adam Hawley - One Moment * Mindi Abair…

* Pavel Mirga - Funky Summer Vibes * Sean Schafianski - Country Living * Sherrick - Just Call * Sherry Reeves, Eric Dubose - Voyage * Slikk Muzik, Vandell Andrew - Breathe * Slikk Muzik & Vandell Andrew - Vacancy * Sylvia Bennett, Ed Calle - I Still Love You (Contemporary Jazz) * BROWNIE - rotation * The Action 4s - Searchlight Theory * Two Jazz Pr…

* 3rd Force - Show Me The Way RadioEdit * Althea Rene - Time & Space * Back 2 Basics & Dave Hollister - Do You Remember * BROWNIE - cruisin * Charles Langford - Leave the Light on * Damian and DCQ - Saturday With You * Jacob Webb - The Spirit of Aloha * Jayson Tipp - Redhead I Know * Kinsman Dazz Band - There feat Gina Sedman * Laamar, Lady Midnigh…

* Brandon Marceal - Your Smile * Carol Albert - Pink Flamango * Wild Gloriosa - Loud * Darnell "Showcase" Taylor, Chelsey Green - Paradise * Jamiroquai - Two Completely Different Things * Juan Carlos Mendoza - Dance Live Love * Kenny Rocket - Rock Wit'Cha - Radio Edit * Lalah Hathaway, Complexive - Mood For You (Complexive Remix) * Mattari - Rotati…

* Yulia - Isaiah 40:31 * Yasmina - don't deserve this * Tony Saunders - Swagalicious * Thee Sacred Souls - We Don't Have to be Alone * Roberto Tola - The Journey Ahead * Roberto Vally - Sedona Sunrise * Jeff Cascaro - Love Will Find A Way * Renato Falaschi - LATIN VIBES * Solo - Blowin' My Mind * Tamara Dos Santos - Do it * The Real Thing - You to …

* Azymuth - Fantasy '82 * Baila Nova - Garota De Ipanema / Desafinado - Live * Beyoncé - PLASTIC OFF THE SOFA * Andrew Neu, Rick Braun - Bring It On - Radio Edit * August Charles - Until The Morning * Akemi Fox - hips * Bob Baldwin - Rise Above It (The Ascension Song) - Radio * Brian Jackson - It's Your World - Single Version * BROWNIE - street lif…

* Architects Of Sound, Randy Brecker - Te Amo * Carlos Camilo, Doug Thomas - In Winter Time * Alex Fanjul, Lore GG - You Are Mine * Ananda Project, Pastaboys - Where The Music Takes You - Pastaboys Main * Hubert Eaves IV - The Cookout * Jarez - Only If You Knew * Jay Rowe - Summer Moon * Ham N Cheese - Onleh * Jerry Peters - The Connection * Lowell…

* Jimmy Lopez, Tony White, Gumbi Ortiz - In The Mood * Keith Fiala, Billy Denk, Sean O'Bryan Smith - Oceanside Highway * Azymuth - Andaraí * Lee Jones & John Carey - Under The Moonlight * Luis Radio - He Gives Me Joy - Original Mix * Pat Petrillo & Will Donato - Summer in Philly - Radio Version * Randy Jacobs - Electrify and Satisfy * Sahib Muhamma…