Mondo Jazz

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Alicia Hall Moran, Harriet Tubman, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Airelle Besson, Lionel Suarez & More [Mondo Jazz 360-2]

2026-03-1137:05

Art-songs, protest music, solo musings and instrumental storytelling make up this episode that should give you plenty to enjoy and reflect upon. The playlist features Harriet Tubman, Georgia Anne Muldrow; Alicia Hall Moran [pictured]; Gabriel Zucker; Oded Tzur; Airelle Besson, Lionel Suarez; Wojtek Mazolewski; and Christopher Hoffman. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/22068742/Mondo-Jazz [from "When You Rise" to "Heavy"] Happy listening! Photo: Thais Aquino

Metropole Orkest, Michael League, Booker Stardrum, Luca Dell'Anna & More [Mondo Jazz 360-1]

2026-03-0945:401

This week we celebrate 80 years of music by the Metropole Orkest, the restless spirit of Michael League, and flying carpets made of percussions, pianos and Hammond organs that take the listener to a hypnotic new dimension. The playlist features Parlor Greens; Snarky Puppy; Metropole Orkest [pictured], Miho Hazama; Pedrito Martinez, Antonio Sanchez, Michael League; Booker Stardrum; Luca Dell'Anna. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/22068742/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Yin--Yang"] Happy listening!

Elias Stemeseder, Brandon Seabrook, Alain Metrailler, Eivind Opsvik & More [Mondo Jazz - 359-3]

2026-03-0636:57

Here is a playlist of adventurous projects that also serves as a snapshot of the breadth, depth, and versatility of Austrian pianist Elias Stemeseder—heard across a range of recent recordings as sideman, co-leader, and bandleader. The playlist also features Brandon Seabrook; Eivind Opsvik, Will Graefe; Alain Metrailler; Wrens; Christian Lillinger, Craig Taborn. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/22033617/Mondo-Jazz [from "Name Dropping is the Lowest form of Conversation (Waltz)" onwards] Happy listening!

Bill Frisell, Francesco Bigoni, Zeno De Rossi, Norma Winstone & More [Mondo-Jazz 359-2]

2026-03-0439:01

This time we celebrate 75 years of Bill Frisell through his own music and the wide creative wake it has left across today’s scene. This episode also spotlights newly unearthed choral works by Kenny Wheeler and several recent projects involving Italian saxophonist and clarinetist Francesco Bigoni, tracing a thread between enduring influence, rediscovery, and contemporary exploration. The playlist features Bill Frisell; The Westerlies; Zeno De Rossi; Billy Mohler, Hermon Mehari, Francesco Bigoni, Nate Wood; Pierpaolo Zenni; Dave Holland, Norma Winstone, London Vocal Project, Kenny Wheeler. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/22033617/Mondo-Jazz [from "In My Dreams" to "Infant Joy"] Happy listening!

Trish Clowes, Louise McMonagle, The Messthetics, Noah Garabedian & More [Mondo Jazz 359-1]

2026-03-0251:361

Enjoy a playlist of music that slips through the cracks, rewards the open ear; and often crosses cultural and stylistic borders. The playlist features Olivier Hutman, Lamine Cissokho; The Messthetics, James Brandon Lewis; Tigran Hamasyan; Mammal Hands; Trish Clowes & Louise McMonagle [pictured]; Julia Hülsmann; Noah Garabedian; and Kerry Politzer. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/22033617/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Alternate Route"] Happy listening!

Lucy Mellenfield, Gregory Hutchinson, Niklas Lukassen, Nils Wülker, Wayne Horvitz, Etienne Guéreau [Mondo Jazz 358-2]

2026-02-2738:051

Moving from intimate, folk-tinged lyricism to expansive ensemble statements and thoughtful tributes, here is a set that reflects a contemporary jazz landscape defined by optimism, cross-border interplay, and a spirit of exploration that favors curiosity and forward momentum over nostalgia. The playlist also features Lucy Mellenfield [pictured]; Etienne Guéreau; Nils Wülker; Gregory Hutchinson; Niklas Lukassen; and Wayne Horvitz. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21998024/Mondo-Jazz [from "John Neely" to "The Number of the Beast Is 666"]. Happy listening!

Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Julie Campiche, Melissa Aldana, Roberto Fonseca, Vincent Segal & More [Mondo Jazz 358-2]

2026-02-2549:03

Moving fluidly from New York’s new generation to Europe’s creative hubs and onward to Havana and beyond, this playlist underscores the music’s global dialogue, its openness to diverse traditions, and a shared spirit of curiosity that connects bold experimentation, reflective balladry, and socially aware themes within today’s evolving jazz landscape. The playlist features Caelan Cardello; Dave Douglas; Gonzalo Rubalcaba [pictured], Daniele Sepe; Melissa Aldana; Robert Lucaciu; Julie Campiche; Roberto Fonseca, Vincent Segal; Max Nagl; and Simon Hanes. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21998024/Mondo-Jazz [from "John Neely" to "The Number of the Beast Is 666"]. Happy listening!

Michel Portal: Echoes of a Master [Mondo Jazz 358-1]

2026-02-2301:00:36

A heartfelt tribute to Michel Portal, a rare artist equally at home in jazz and classical music, a prolific film composer, fearless improviser, and true multi-instrumentalist. Drawing on recordings made as leader, co-leader, and sideman, the episode traces a career that helped shape a distinctly European jazz voice—rooted in American traditions yet independent in spirit—while remaining open to global influences, cross-genre dialogue, and boundless sonic exploration. The playlist also features Nels Cline; Richard Galliano; Henri Texier; Emile Parisien; Vincent Peirani; and Miroslav Vitous. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21998024/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Surfing with Michel"].

Philipp Gropper, Joel Ross, Paul Jarret, Martin Wind & More [Mondo Jazz 357-3]

2026-02-2040:371

Here's a survey of recent albums shaped by renewal, spirituality, and collective energy. From all-star ensembles to projects rooted in local scenes and cross-European collaboration, the playlist highlights musicians who balance lyricism with exploration. The playlist features Martin Wind; Joel Ross; Tom Gershwin; Piccola Orchestra Materana Onyx; Paul Jarret; Philipp Gropper [pictured]. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21962524/Mondo-Jazz [from "Passing Thoughts" onwards]. Happy listening! Picture: Jože Balas

Yilian Cañizares, Yom x Ceccaldi, Stéphane Galland, Al Foster, Gareth Lockrane [Mondo Jazz 357-2]

2026-02-1837:071

Here's a playlist that follows a thread of rhythm, breath, and cross-cultural dialogue, bringing together composer-led projects that highlight the flute as a bridge between power and lyricism. From big band exuberance to intimate trio settings and a celebrated live document, the playlist moves through music that is vibrant, border-crossing, and deeply collaborative. It closes in a more contemplative space, where improvisation becomes a search for silence, resonance, and shared meaning. The playlist features Gareth Lockrane; Stéphane Galland, Lucia Pires, Louise van den Heuvel; Yilian Cañizares [pictured]; Al Foster; Yom x Ceccaldi. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21962524/Mondo-Jazz [from "All the People" to "Sacred Lake"]. Happy listening!

Sera Kalo, Billy Mohler, Annahstasia, Ellery Eskelin & More [Mondo Jazz 357-1]

2026-02-1643:20

Enjoy a cross-section of today’s creative scene through a playlist that links transatlantic collaborations, distinctive singer-composers, and artists who stretch jazz beyond inherited boundaries. From the energy of the Los Angeles vanguard to Berlin’s experimental edge, a reissued gem, and a rediscovered live document connecting past masters, this episode traces a continuum between new voices and enduring legacies. The playlist features Billy Mohler; Nicole McCabe; Annahstasia; Ellery Eskelin; Sera Kalo [pictured]; and Paul McCandless. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21962524/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Slink"]. Happy listening! Photo: Dovile Sermokas

Iain Ballamy, Sara Colman, Rebecca Nash, Ken Stubbs, Luis Perdomo [Mondo Jazz 356-3]

2026-02-1330:521

A deep dive into British jazz, whether rooted in the UK or transplanted to Australia. The playlist features Iain Ballamy [pictured]; Sara Colman, Rebecca Nash; Ken Stubbs; and Luis Perdomo. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21926939/Mondo-Jazz [from "Toque N. 6 up to "The Known End"]. Happy listening!

Palle Mikkelborg, NO(w) Beauty, Kris Davis, Vitor Araújo & More [Mondo Jazz 356-2]

2026-02-1153:531

Here's a playlist focusing on Orchestras, Big Bands and String Quartets, at the intersection of jazz, classical, folk and Brazilian music. The playlist features Vitor Araújo, Metropole Orkest, Jacomo Bairos; Kurt Elling, WDR Big Band; Thomas Clausen Trio, Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Jean Thorel; Palle Mikkelborg [pictured]; Francesco Bearzatti; NO(w) Beauty; Vision String Quartet; Kris Davis, and The Lutosławski Quartet. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21926939/Mondo-Jazz [from "Toque N. 6 up to "The Known End"]. Happy listening!

Tomeka Reid, Marco Mezquida, ALA.NI, Craig Taborn & More [Mondo Jazz 356-1]

2026-02-0953:451

Enjoy another playlist dedicated to recent and upcoming releases, where curiosity still rules, and the music often comes from just around the corner… or halfway across the world, Madrid to New York; Amsterdam to London; Brussels to Melbourne. The playlist features Marco Mezquida; Julian Lage; Fabio de Almeida; ALA.NI; Manolo Cabras; Jeremy Rose; Tomeka Reid [pictured]; and Craig Taborn. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21926939/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Feeding Maps to the Fire"]. Happy listening!

Sheldon Agwu, Nabou, I Hold the Lion's Paw, SML, TL;DR, Kalia Vandever [Mondo Jazz 355-3]

2026-02-0650:491

This playlist explores electro-acoustic projects shaped by atmosphere, texture, and studio-driven imagination, many of them drawing from the muddy, ambient legacy of Jon Hassell’s “Fourth World.” The journey then shifts focus to the next generation, closing with two emerging trombonists. The playlist features SML; I Hold the Lion's Paw; Sheldon Agwu [pictured]; TL;DR; Nabou Claerhout; and Kalia Vandever. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21891572/Mondo-Jazz [from "How You Been" onward] Happy listening!

Stéphane Kerecki, Michael Leonhart, Rebecca Trescher, Shake Stew, Matthieu Donarier [Mondo Jazz 355-2]

2026-02-0442:001

Enjoy a playlist that showcases a series of tributes connecting today’s European scene with the legacy of American jazz masters—from Don Cherry to Charlie Haden and Steve Lacy—alongside the remarkable work of established and up-and-coming composer-arrangers such as Michael Leonhart and Rebecca Trescher. The playlist features Shake Stew; Michael Leonhart; Rebecca Trescher; Stéphane Kerecki [pictured]; Matthieu Donarier. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21891572/Mondo-Jazz [from "Cherry Pie" to "Peebles"] Happy listening! Photo: Eric Garault

Thomas Strønen, Tortoise, Britta Virves, Seb Rochford, Dishwasher_, Beiggja [Mondo Jazz 355-1]

2026-02-0233:291

This episode -- bookended by drummers who are also adventurous composers and bandleaders -- explores the evolving landscape of contemporary jazz. The playlist unfolds as a sonic journey, moving seamlessly from introspection to collective energy and reflecting the dynamic, genre-defying nature of today’s scene. The playlist features Sebastian Rochford; Tortoise; Dishwasher_; Britta Virves; Beiggja; and Thomas Strønen [pictured]. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21891572/Mondo-Jazz [up to "In Awe of Stillness"] Happy listening!

Shai Maestro, Frank Kimbrough, Antonio Faraò, Keith Jarrett & More [Mondo Jazz 354-3]

2026-01-3036:551

A set for piano lovers, with a particular focus on recent and newly issued solo recordings which explore spontaneity, lyricism, and the quiet intensity of unaccompanied playing, from Antonio Faraò’s balanced mix of freedom and structure to the poetic restraint and emotional clarity of Frank Kimbrough, Bugge Wesseltoft, and Shai Maestro, before arriving at one of Keith Jarrett’s late solo concert statements. Fred Hersch's Trio wraps up the playlist. The playlist features Antonio Faraò; Frank Kimbrough; Bugge Wesseltoft; Shai Maestro [pictured]; Keith Jarrett; and Fred Hersch. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21792586/Mondo-Jazz [from "MT" onwards]. Happy listening! Photo: Gabriel Baharlia

Gard Nilssen, Shoko Nagai, Aaron Parks, Maryanne de Prophetis & More [Mondo Jazz 354-2]

2026-01-2836:37

Enjoy a playlist that brings together energy, intimacy, and creative identity, moving across projects that blur boundaries between electric and acoustic, structure and freedom. From the personal, groove-inflected vision of Maurício Fleury’s debut to the explosive collective force of Gard Nilssen’s expanded Acoustic Unity, the music thrives on momentum and risk. This set also focuses on Aaron Parks and Shoko Nagai, each featured in two contrasting settings. The playlist features Mauricio Fleury; Gard Nilssen [pictured]; Tom Ollendorff; Aaron Parks; Shoko Nagai; and Maryanne de Prophetis. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21792586/Mondo-Jazz [from "Banhado" to "Come O Light"]. Happy listening!

Miho Hazama, Simon Jermyn, Dan Rosenboom, Deadeye & More [Mondo Jazz 354-1]

2026-01-2649:081

Large ensembles are the guiding thread of this segment, approached not as monuments but as flexible, expressive forces shaped by strong compositional voices. From a landmark Sonny Criss reissue with arrangements by Horace Tapscott to Miho Hazama’s stunning reimagining of Thad Jones’ legacy, Dan Rosenboom’s genre-blurring large-ensemble work, and a freshly restored, richly orchestrated album by Carlos Garnett. Along the way—offering contrast without breaking the flow—intensity is reframed through Deadeye’s latest album and Simon Jermyn’s two recent projects. The playlist features Sonny Criss; Miho Hazama [pictured], Danish Radio Big Band, Danish National Symphony Orchestra; Dan Rosenboom; Deadeye; Simon Jermyn; Luke Marantz; and Carlos Garnett. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21792586/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Saxy"] Happy listening! Photo: Dave Stapleton.

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Kelvyn Anderson