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![Trond Kallevåg, Dave McMurray, Bill Laurance, John O'Gallagher & More [Mondo Jazz 348-3]](https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/ab6c1b8c-bdcc-11f0-87eb-4b4a4189960d/image/cf904835d6736a88a782b1a2ae19a146.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress "Trond Kallevåg, Dave McMurray, Bill Laurance, John O'Gallagher & More [Mondo Jazz 348-3]")
1Whether born in the heart of Detroit, captured in the stillness of a London church at night, or inspired by cinematic visions of Norwegian immigration to Minnesota, the music in this playlist invites you into sound worlds that captivate and reward at every turn.
The playlist features Dave McMurray; Don Was, The Pan-Detroit Ensemble; Kenny Barron; Trond Kallevåg [pictured]; Bill Laurance; Kenny Burrell; and John O'Gallagher..
Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21481826/Mondo-Jazz [from "The Jungaleers" onwards].
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![Makaya McCraven, Sam Ospovat, Johnathan Blake [Mondo Jazz 348-2]](https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/29b4b522-bdcc-11f0-bef8-67de141010c9/image/9fb74032fe9a916d6f8daed4bdf6c513.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress "Makaya McCraven, Sam Ospovat, Johnathan Blake [Mondo Jazz 348-2]")
Here is a playlist that gives the drummers some, actually more than some as it focuses exclusively on records released by remarkable modern drummers, and composers/bandleaders like Makaya McCraven, Sam Ospovat, and Johnathan Blake.
The playlist features Jonathan Blake; Makaya McCraven [pictured]; and Sam Ospovat.
Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21481826/Mondo-Jazz [from "Last Breath" to "American Talent"].
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![Saha Gnawa, Makiko Hirabayashi, Louis Sclavis, Amir ElSaffar, Roberto Ottaviano [Mondo Jazz 348-1]](https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/bb25eb80-bdcb-11f0-985a-b3f5f3f19b26/image/daa0b1a6da9c6499cc93e82771613b4f.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress "Saha Gnawa, Makiko Hirabayashi, Louis Sclavis, Amir ElSaffar, Roberto Ottaviano [Mondo Jazz 348-1]")
Another episode of Mondo Jazz, another constellation of global musical connections — spanning Morocco to India, Basque to Arabic traditions, and the space where classical and world influences meet.
The playlist features Saha Gnawa [pictured], Donny McCaslin; Makiko Hirabayashi; Louis Sclavis; Amir ElSaffar; Roberto Ottaviano.
Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21481826/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Gabriel's Message"].
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![Camille Bertault, Daniel Santiago, Orchestre National de Jazz, Boz Scaggs & More [Mondo Jazz 347-3]](https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/27b3ec06-b82d-11f0-b058-633bcce28c1f/image/2eec5b1c8afad3f777a2b67ec50e9266.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress "Camille Bertault, Daniel Santiago, Orchestre National de Jazz, Boz Scaggs & More [Mondo Jazz 347-3]")
Artists stepping outside their usual terrain, and others that go deep in the one they're familiar with, take center stage in this week’s selection of standout release.
The playlist features Boz Scaggs; Daniel Santiago; Camille Bertault [pictured]; Andrea Molinari; David Kikoski; Orchestre National de Jazz, Ensemble Intercontemporain.
Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21447060/Mondo-Jazz [from "Angel Eyes" onwards].
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Photo: Marco Mertens
![Gianni Coscia, Tarun Balani, Laura Jurd, Igor Lumpert & More [Mondo Jazz 347-2]](https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/398d8ad2-b82c-11f0-90f8-8bef1bc9598f/image/9d4ac3d7a43c9f5d2d43f8d7e79e9342.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress "Gianni Coscia, Tarun Balani, Laura Jurd, Igor Lumpert & More [Mondo Jazz 347-2]")
Cultural roots—and our shared roots on this planet—tie together the projects featured in this playlist of recent and soon-to-land treasures.
The playlist features Igor Lumpert; Tarun Balani; Fergus McCreadie; Laura Jurd; Gianni Coscia [pictured]; Robin Fincker, Janick Martin; Vincent Courtois, Colin Vallon.
Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21447060/Mondo-Jazz [from "Sures" to "Done and Done"].
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Photo: Roberto Cifarelli
![Luca Curcio, Marcus Gilmore, Alison Shearer, John Scofield, Dave Holland & More [Mondo Jazz 347-1]](https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/edee22d8-b805-11f0-a56a-037bde88b285/image/efeb92b549fd28eccdcea48ab215634b.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress "Luca Curcio, Marcus Gilmore, Alison Shearer, John Scofield, Dave Holland & More [Mondo Jazz 347-1]")
Welcome back to our weekly dispatch of recent and upcoming releases—where recent and upcoming isn’t a marketing catchphrase but living proof that jazz keeps surpassing expectations, along with our sheer ability to keep up.
The playlist features Luca Curcio [pictured]; Alison Shearer; Steiger; David Binney, Tommy Crane; Dave Harrington, Jay Bellerose, Billy Mohler; John Scofield, Dave Holland; and Marcus Gilmore.
Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21447060/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Journey to the New"].
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Photo: Juliane Schütz.
![Juan Chiavassa, Bob Schlesinger, Mike Stern, Wakan & More [Mondo Jazz 346-3]](https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/95f839b0-b26f-11f0-9460-9b5dffbedf01/image/ab67113b5a58d2e508d353a78496c3ee.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress "Juan Chiavassa, Bob Schlesinger, Mike Stern, Wakan & More [Mondo Jazz 346-3]")
Mike Stern-powered debut albums, pastoral projects, and a J.J. Cale-tinged antidote to worry wmake up a playlist well worth your time.
The playlist features Wolfgang Muthspiel, Scott Colley, Brian Blade; Juan Chiavassa [pictured], Mike Stern, John Patitucci, Leo Genovese, Pedrito Martinez, Federico Gonzalez Peña; Bob Schlesinger; Shuteen Erdenebaatar, Nils Kugelmann; Wakan; Seth Walker.
Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21377743/Mondo-Jazz [from "Roll" onwards].
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![La Tanya Hall, Johan Lindström, Zack Lober, Gary Bartz & More [Mondo Jazz 346-2]](https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/3d5f002a-b1d6-11f0-b671-cbb39e960468/image/3103fba66fb5227fd9122212e7183c3e.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress "La Tanya Hall, Johan Lindström, Zack Lober, Gary Bartz & More [Mondo Jazz 346-2]")
Here is another dispatch of fresh new releases at the intersection of high-octane energy, cinematic vibes and much awaited returns.
The playlist features New Cool Collective; Vladimir Kostadinovic; La Tanya Hall [pictured]; Gary Bartz NTU Troop, Kamasi Washington, Terrace Martin, Nile Rodgers; Johan Lindström; and Zack Lober.
Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21377743/Mondo-Jazz [from "Ms. Wilson" to "Landscape"].
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![Hanna Paulsberg, Oddjob, Federico Calcagno, Daniel Zimmermann & More [Mondo Jazz 346-1]](https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/a40a144c-b1d4-11f0-856f-172abdccdce9/image/735dcda8675fe9fd31eafe703bd62f73.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress "Hanna Paulsberg, Oddjob, Federico Calcagno, Daniel Zimmermann & More [Mondo Jazz 346-1]")
Enjoy another playlist where we trade the same-old standards for future ones, which hopefully you’ll be discovering here first.
The playlist features Oddjob; Daniel Zimmermann; Hanna Paulsberg [pictured], Elin Rosseland; Federico Calcagno, The Dolphians; Harper Trio; and Simon Chivallon.
Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21377743/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Les Passantes"].
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Photo credit: Julia Marie Naglestad
![Wadada Leo Smith, Jakob Bro, Henry Threadgill, Gregg Belisle-Chi & More [Mondo Jazz 345-3]](https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/8005485a-a7bb-11f0-94e8-2b56525c4f9f/image/fa20bacd9f5967c46a9d782c3c848560.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress "Wadada Leo Smith, Jakob Bro, Henry Threadgill, Gregg Belisle-Chi & More [Mondo Jazz 345-3]")
Here is a playlist highlighting recent releases by some of the most adventurous players of our time, with a special focus on two pillars of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians—as the AACM marks its 60th anniversary—Wadada Leo Smith and Henry Threadgill.
The playlist features Gregg Belisle-Chi; Henry Threadgill; Jakob Bro, Wadada Leo Smith [pictured], Marilyn Crispell, Andrew Cyrille; Marcus Gilmore; Sylvie Courvoisier; Anna Sophia Defant.
Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21343440/Mondo-Jazz [from "Sorry" onwards].
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![Rico Jones, Liv Andrea Hauge, Tommy Smith, Gwilym Simcock & More [Mondo Jazz 345-2]](https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/d09394da-a7ba-11f0-9ef7-8f8fb9db71f1/image/ea2151be7832d324af31bbf4aa3a6f29.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress "Rico Jones, Liv Andrea Hauge, Tommy Smith, Gwilym Simcock & More [Mondo Jazz 345-2]")
Enjoy a playlist that celebrates the "art of the impromptu" — live performance, spur-of-the-moment recording sessions, concerts released at lightning speed, and the joy of creating in the moment.
The playlist features Rabbath Electric Orchestra; Kurt Elling, Christian Sands, Marquis Hill; Rico Jones [pictured]; John Taylor, Marc Johnson, Joey Baron; Liv Andrea Hauge; Tommy Smith, Gwilym Simcock.
Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21343440/Mondo-Jazz [from "66 Grand Street" to "Weathered"].
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![Esmeralda Sella, Tomas Fujiwara, Roxana Amed, Wayne Horvitz & More [Mondo Jazz 345-1]](https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/5898adbc-a7ba-11f0-aa0b-f7857cc4c9e0/image/9ba715703f77a74cc65b6080cc2e09fd.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress "Esmeralda Sella, Tomas Fujiwara, Roxana Amed, Wayne Horvitz & More [Mondo Jazz 345-1]")
Jazz-inflected renditions of pop songs, Hammond B-3 romps, and magmatic textures make up a playlist which proves that great music rarely happens on major labels—or emerges from algorithms.
The playlist features Roxana Amed; David Helbock, Julia Hofer, Mahan Mirarab; Fabrizio Bosso; Wayne Horvitz; Tomas Fujiwara; and Esmeralda Sella [pictured].
Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21343440/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Erzulie"].
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![Rin Seo, Tino Tracanna, Webber/Morris Big Band, Yuhan Su & More [Mondo Jazz 344-3]](https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/d6d7d1c2-a7b9-11f0-b603-734786a301d9/image/f8a52d741b9c59b29f0c8557df8c75bc.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress "Rin Seo, Tino Tracanna, Webber/Morris Big Band, Yuhan Su & More [Mondo Jazz 344-3]")
This time we’ll dive into adventurous large and mid-size ensembles rewriting the rules of how size can matter, then close with a burst of spiritual fire from New Zealand.
The playlist features The 8-Bit Big Band; Tino Tracanna; Rin Seo [pictured]; the Webber/Morris Big Band; Yuhan Su; and The Circling Sun.
Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21308615/Mondo-Jazz [from "Waluigi Pinball" onwards].
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![Revolutionary Snake Ensemble, Dave Douglas, The Naked Boys, Funkwrench Blues & More [Mondo Jazz 344-2]](https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/c5d0525c-a582-11f0-b3fd-474dc8d0ad70/image/f9d9bb76bd85a72c1d7ef0b60a189caf.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress "Revolutionary Snake Ensemble, Dave Douglas, The Naked Boys, Funkwrench Blues & More [Mondo Jazz 344-2]")
Psychedelic boogaloo jams, games of fantasy jazz, progressive funk influences and downtown vibes, are the main ingredients of this fun playlist!
The playlist features Ari Joshua, Skerik, Delvon Lamarr, Grant Schroff; Funkwrench Blues, Nduduzo Makhathini, Lenny White, David Boyce, David DR Robbins, Frank Swart; Revolutionary Snake Ensemble [pictured]; The Naked Boys; Dave Douglas; and HackOut!
Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21308615/Mondo-Jazz [from "Scared of Eric" to "El gran cabron"].
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![Mulatu Astatke, Petter Eldh, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Tom Skinner & More [Mondo Jazz 344-1]](https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/208cd2de-a3f2-11f0-aadb-673ed2d673ac/image/75adceb82afc672b4694ecd33ba97289.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress "Mulatu Astatke, Petter Eldh, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Tom Skinner & More [Mondo Jazz 344-1]")
Enjoy another playlist that tries to prove that great music does not usually happen on a major label, or in a Spotify bunker somewhere, especially when it's music as ecletic and creative as this one.
The playlist features Petter Eldh, Richard Spaven; Cécile McLorin Salvant; Agnas Bros.; Mulatu Astatke [pictured]; Tom Skinner; and Ned Rothenberg.
Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21308615/Mondo-Jazz [up to "BellKeyBell"]
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![Ben LaMar Gay, Witold, Harald Lassen, Jon Irabagon & More [Mondo Jazz 343-3]](https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/1ad12bf6-a26c-11f0-9622-9fd324ebc6b4/image/7a573d60ab0f3500fc98fae5a87bc3c2.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress "Ben LaMar Gay, Witold, Harald Lassen, Jon Irabagon & More [Mondo Jazz 343-3]")
Enjoy another playlist that shines a light on recent and upcoming releases and tries to bridge the gap between mainstream and progressive audiences.
The playlist features Jon Irabagon; Josh Lawrence; Ben LaMar Gay [pictured]; Witold; Harald Lassen; Ventilateur.
Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21274558/Mondo-Jazz [from "Buggin' the Mud" onwards].
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Photo credit: Erik Luyten
![Carmen Staaf, Vincent Peirani, Rachel Eckroth, SML & More [Mondo Jazz 343-2]](https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/397af920-a0a9-11f0-9f1b-97e5e7276b30/image/0ff6fd8e8690ff9d2e7752211a5926f6.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress "Carmen Staaf, Vincent Peirani, Rachel Eckroth, SML & More [Mondo Jazz 343-2]")
Here a few more memorable finds from our weekly listening so you can go straight to the heart of today’s vibrant West Coast, East Coast and European jazz scenes.
The playlist features Vincent Peirani; Ballaké Sissoko, Vincent Segal, Emile Parisien; Carmen Staaf [pictured]; SML; Rachel Eckroth; Olivier Van Niekerk.
Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21274558/Mondo-Jazz [from "Time Reflections: Clessidra" to "Strange Meeting"].
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![Zé Ibarra, Paolo Fresu, Timo Vollbrecht, Robin Holcomb, Peggy Lee & More [Mondo Jazz 343-1]](https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/96136c86-9e6e-11f0-8107-77bfa105a678/image/3b3795a5ac48d6cc4f2df7d56025ec2a.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress "Zé Ibarra, Paolo Fresu, Timo Vollbrecht, Robin Holcomb, Peggy Lee & More [Mondo Jazz 343-1]")
Here is another week worth of sifting through the flood of new music to bring you the gems you’d never find on shuffle.
The playlist features Zé Ibarra [pictured]; Charlie Rouse; Paolo Fresu, Richard Galliano, Jan Lundgren; Timo Vollbrecht; Robin Holcomb, Peggy Lee.
Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21274558/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Waltz"].
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![Chad Taylor: He's Here, He's There, He's Everywhere! [Mondo Jazz 342-3]](https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/760ffa4a-967f-11f0-9243-67be65b50135/image/04e1855c6452ea9c130121782cadb0ff.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress "Chad Taylor: He's Here, He's There, He's Everywhere! [Mondo Jazz 342-3]")
Chad Taylor is so busy as leader, co-leader and special guest on countless new albums in 2025, that he--literally--seems to be here, and there, and everywhere (pretty much like Ted Lasso's Roy Kent!). Here is a quick guide to enjoy his ubiquitousness!
The playlist also features Chicago Underground Duo; David Lord; Mats Gustaffson, Ken Vandermark, Tomeka Reid; Sylvain Kassap, Steve Swell, Benjamin Duboc.
Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21241959/Mondo-Jazz (from "Broken Horse" onwards).
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![Theon Cross, Trio of Bloom, Donny McCaslin, Loke Risberg & More [Mondo Jazz 342-2]](https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/b8f72b9a-967e-11f0-9b11-537ca6142b37/image/01c3a9ddc3208ea8e2428bc9034ea108.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress "Theon Cross, Trio of Bloom, Donny McCaslin, Loke Risberg & More [Mondo Jazz 342-2]")
Enjoy an installment of Mondo Jazz spotlighting fresh releases that balance fire and subtlety, urgency and reflection. A great reminder that jazz is never just one thing—it’s restless, searching and multi-faceted.
The playlist features Donny McCaslin; Trio of Bloom, Nels Cline, Craig Taborn, Marcus Gilmore; Jaleel Shaw; Loke Risberg; Théo Girard, Mobke; Theon Cross [pictured].
Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21241959/Mondo-Jazz (from "Solace" to "Candace of Meroe").
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Photo credit: Kristie Kahns
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