Jazz Today

This program is dedicated to the best of contemporary jazz music, affirming that jazz music is relevant and thriving today. In each episode, expect to hear music from current and recent releases and some classic jazz.

Jazz Today - Episode September 26, 2024

Candice Hoyes, Joel Ross, Lauren Henderson, Catherine Russell & Sean Mason, Mahogany L. Browne & Sean Mason, Joy Guidry, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Stephanie Urquhart Jazz Orchestra, Christine Jensen, Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra, Jon Gordon, Walter Smith III, Bryn Roberts and Sahil ChughPlaylist: Candice Hoyes - In the Upper Room (for Mary Winnifred)Joel Ross - earlyLauren Henderson, featuring Joe Dyson, Joel Ross, Jonathan Michel & Sean Mason - TormentoCatherine Russell, Sean Mason - The Best Things Happen While You're DancingMahogany L. Browne, Sean Mason, featuring Ekep Nkwelle - Redbone DancesJoy Guidry - Members Don't Get WearyJazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra & Wynton Marsalis, featuring Shenel Johns - Freedom DayStephanie Urquhart Jazz Orchestra - Talk Over MeChristine Jensen Jazz Orchestra, featuring Ingrid Jensen - SurgeWinnipeg Jazz Orchestra, featuring Christine Jensen - Crossing LachineJon Gordon - Here, There and EverywhereWalter Smith III - CezanneBryn Roberts - Let's Agree (That You Agree With Me)Sahil Chugh - Clarity, Pt. 1Sahil Chugh - Clarity, Pt. 2

09-26
01:30:01

Jazz Today - Episode September 19, 2024

Caity Gyorgy, Vanisha Gould, Grant Richards, Vanisha Gould & Chris McCarthy, Anat Cohen & Marcello Goncalves, June Cavlan, Naama, Antoine Drye, Dave Douglas, Bill Frisell, Bria Skonberg, Michael Sarian, Paloma Sky, Alex Sipiagin, Pat Metheny, Tony Romano and Eric ChenauxPlaylist: Caity Gyorgy - Hello! How Are You?Vanisha Gould - DemureGrant Richards, featuring Vanisha Gould - AsunderVanisha Gould, Chris McCarthy - CoolAnat Cohen & Marcello Gonçalves - One Hand, One HeartJune Cavlan - The Ladies Who LunchNaama - The Moon is GoneAntoine Drye with Strings - IsfahanDave Douglas - Take the A TrainBill Frisell - Lush LifeBria Skonberg - Sweet PeaMichael Sarian - Glass MountainsPaloma Sky - Dance of the StarsAlex Sipiagin - While You Weren't LookingPat Metheny - La CrosseTony Romano - One For BillEric Chenaux Trio - Light Can Be Low

09-19
01:30:02

Jazz Today - Podcast September 12, 2024

Jocelyn Gould, Jon Gordon, Bill Charlap Trio, John Lee, Brenda Earle Stokes, D.D. Jackson, OVK 3, Troy Roberts, Dan Loomis, David Bixler, Gelsey Bell & Erin Rogers, Wayne Escoffery, The Redline Trio, Vancouver Chinese Music Ensemble & Jodi Proznick Trio, Laura AngladePlaylist: Jocelyn Gould - JinglesJon Gordon - Ed's GrooveBill Charlap Trio - I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance With YouJohn Lee - Curtain CallBrenda Earle Stokes - The Endless WaitD.D. Jackson, featuring Laila Biali - Mavety StreetOVK 3 - PabloTroy Roberts - By Your SideDan Loomis - Centaur of the PlainsDavid Bixler - ClementGelsey Bell, Erin Rogers - Echidna ChasmWayne Escoffery - Since I Fell For YouRedline Trio - No Limes for JefferyVancouver Chinese Music Ensemble and Jodi Proznick Trio - ContemplationLaura Anglade - April in Paris

09-13
01:30:00

Jazz Today - Episode September 5, 2024

Godwin Louis talks about his new album, Psalms and Proverbs. Music from Godwin Louis, saje, Sarah Jerrom, No Codes, Gabriel Genest, The Daniel Pelton Collective, Obed Calvaire, Savannah Harris and Samora PinderhughesPlaylist: saje, featuring Regina Carter - AlmaSarah Jerrom - Part II: For JoyChristine Jensen Jazz Orchestra, featuring Ingrid Jensen - Fantasy on BlueNo Codes, featuring Benjamin Deschamps, Frank Lozano, Sebastien Pellerin, Louis Vincent-Hamel - The QuestGabriel Genest, featuring Jeanne Laforest - She Let GoThe Daniel Pelton Collective - Moving OnGodwin Louis - Showers of Blessings / KplolanyuiadeGodwin Louis - Vini NonGodwin Louis - Pelo MaloGodwin Louis - Psalms 23 Part II (I Shall Fear No Evil)Obed Calvaire - Just FriendsSavannah Harris - ChildSamora Pinderhughes - Better

09-05
01:30:09

Jazz Today - Episode August 29, 2024

Talk with Kassa Overall. Music from Brittany Anjou, Sean Fyfe, Andy Milne and Unison, Daniel Janke Winter Trio, Arooj Aftab, Ginger Beef, Kassa Overall, Alabaster DePlume, Vitamin D and Sullivan FortnerPlaylist: Brittany Anjou - Petrouchka: Russian DanceSean Fyfe - See Ya!Andy Milne and Unison - Lost and FoundDaniel Janke Winter Trio - Man of Constant SorrowArooj Aftab, featuring Vijay Iyer - SaaqiGinger Beef - DewKassa Overall - Find Me (Live)Kassa Overall, featuring Tomoki Sanders, Bendji Allonce, MIke KIng & Ian Finklestein - Still Ain't Find MeKassa Overall - Halfway HouseKassa Overall - Prison and PharmaceuticalsAlabaster DePlume - What Can It TakeVitamin D - Touch of MagnificenceSullivan Fortner - Congolese Children

08-29
01:30:02

Jazz Today - Episode August 22, 2024

Meshell Ndegeocello, Bill Frisell, Julian Lage, Charlie Ballantine, Dun-Dun Band, Colin Fisher, Eric Chenaux, Parade, Jessica Ackerley, Nick Fraser & John Kameel Farah, Lina Allemano's Ohrenschmaus, Dead Leaf Butterfly, and Peter Van Huffel's CALLISTOPlaylist: Meshell Ndegeocello - TravelBill Frisell - Beautiful DreamerJulian Lage - Speak to MeCharlie Ballantine - Strange IdeaDun-Dun Band - No. 7 (Nilan)Colin Fisher - Luminous LightEric Chenaux Trio - Delights of My LifeParade, featuring Stefan Hegerat, Chris Pruden, Laura Swankey - Frozen PortraitJessica Ackerley - Conclusion: In Four Micro PartsJohn Kameel Farah and Nick Fraser - TwigsLina Allemano's Ohrenschmaus - SideswipeDead Leaf Butterfly, featuring Els Vandeweyer, Lucia Martinez, Lina Allemano, Maike Hilbig - Not the End of the WorldPeter Van Huffel's CALLISTO, featuring Peter Van Huffel, Lina Allemano, Antonis Anissegos, Joe Hertenstein - Meandering Demons

08-22
01:30:06

Jazz Today - Episode August 15, 2024

Suzan Veneman, Bria Skonberg, Danny Jonokuchi, Michael Sarian, Kari van der Kloot, Mark Kelso, Igor Willcox, Jacob Wutzke, Lucas Dubovik, Jon Gordon, Leigh Pilzer, Dayna Stephens, April Varner, Hilary Gardner, Richard Cortez, Milton Suggs, Martina DaSilva and Michael MayoPlaylist: Suzan Veneman - SunbathingBria Skonberg - Comes LoveDanny Jonokuchi - This Can't Be LoveMichael Sarian, featuring Santiago Leibson, Marty Kenney and Nathan Ellman-Bell - PrimoKari van der Kloot - CostMark Kelso's Mystic Isle Project - Abbots CrossIgor Willcox - North ZoneJacob Wutzke, featuring Lucas Dubovik - Everything Happens to MeLucas Dubovik - I WishJon Gordon - 7th Ave SouthLeigh Pilzer's Seven Pointed Star - Beatin' the OddsDayna Stephens - ScrutinyApril Varner - April AgainHilary Gardner - I'm an Old Cowhand (From the Rio Grande)Richard Cortez - That Old Black MagicMilton Suggs, featuring Michael King - Nzingah (Pure Intention)Martina DaSilva - If I Loved YouMichael Mayo - Four

08-15
01:30:02

Jazz Today - Episode August 8, 2024

Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer, Beings, Ganavya, Shabaka, Raagaverse, Mike Clement, Mimosa, Jeremy Gignoux, Tendavillage, Caity Gyorgy & Mark Limacher, Caity Gyorgy, Laura Anglade, Stella Cole and Noah HaiduPlaylist: Arooj Aftab - Autumn LeavesVijay Iyer, featuring Linda May Han Oh & Tyshawn Sorey - TempestBeings, featuring Zoh Amba, Steve Gunn, Jim White & Shahzad Ismaily - Happy To BeGanavya - forgive me myShabaka, featuring Floating Points & Laraji - I'll Do Whatever You WantRaagaverse - NainaMike Clement - That's ItMimosa - Bien ensembleJeremy Gignoux, featuring Mark DeJong - BrustredTendavillage - Time AloneCaity Gyorgy & Mark Limacher - YesterdaysCaity Gyorgy - Fly BabyLaura Anglade - A New Day, A New Life, A New LoveStella Cole - Moon RiverNoah Haidu, featuring Buster Williams & Billy Hart - Days of Wine and Roses

08-08
01:30:09

Jazz Today - Episode August 1, 2024

Alicyn Yaffee, Steve Cardenas, Ben Allison / Steve Cardenas / Ted Nash, Fay Victor, Michael Attias, Christopher Hoffman, Alfredo Colon, Amirtha Kidambi's Elder Ones, Luke Stewart, Damon Locks & Rob Mazurek, Luka Kuplowsky, John Kameel Farah & Nick Fraser, FYEAR, H ii Regions and Gabriel GenestPlaylist: Alicyn Yaffee, featuring Steve Cardenas - Inner T'pauSteve Cardenas, featuring Loren Stillman, Matt Wilson and Thomas Morgan - Pocket Full of CherryBen Allison, Steve Cardenas, Ted Nash - Swan SongFay Victor, featuring Michael Attias, Anthony Coleman, Ratzo Harris and Tom Rainey - The Culprit is You (2300 Skidoo)Michael Attias, featuring Christopher Hoffman - Hexway LinerChristopher Hoffman, featuring Alfredo Colon - Farewell ForeverAlfredo Colon - V. M.C.S.Amirtha Kidambi's Elder Ones - The Great LieLuke Stewart - Unknown RiversDamon Locks, Rob Mazurek - The Concord HourLuka Kuplowsky - How Can I Possibly Sleep When There Is MusicJohn Kameel Farah and Nick Fraser - WaltzFYEAR - TrajectoryH ii Regions, featuring Aaron Leaney, Nicolas Caloia and Jahsun - A Joyful SoundGabriel Genest, featuring Jean-Nicolas Trottier - Stalemate

08-01
01:30:10

Jazz Today - Episode July 25, 2024

Nathalie Joachim, Obed Calvaire, Charles Goold, Dan Loomis, Noa Fort, Open Question, Ayumi Ishito, Stephen Gauci, Tevet Sela, OVK 3, Mark Kelso, Michael Sarian, Steph Richards, Alex Sipiagin and Jim RotondiPlaylist: Nathalie Joachim - Kouti yoObed Calvaire - Haiti's JourneyCharles Goold - Triptych Lespri I: Charles's VibeDan Loomis - DessalinesNoa Fort, featuring Sam Newsome and Sean Conly - Improvisation VIOpen Question, featuring Daniel Carter, Ayumi Ishito, Eric Plaks, Zach Swanson & Jon Panikkar - Improvisation IAyumi Ishito - Sugar High PeopleStephen Gauci, featuring Shinya Lin, Adam Lane & Kevin Shea - Improvisation IITevet Sela, featuring John Roney, Mike Downes & Mark Kelso - Better DaysOVK 3, featuring Roberto Occhipinti, Manuel Valera & Mark Kelso - ConvergenceMark Kelso's Mystic Isle Project - Tates Avenue BridgeMichael Sarian, featuring Camla Meza - Cinta MarinaSteph Richards - PreyAlex Sipiagin - Horizon IJim Rotondi - For Curtis

07-25
01:30:02

Jazz Today - Episode July 18, 2024

Linda May Han Oh, Sara Serpa & Andre Matos, Jen Shyu, Ambrose Akinmusire, Bill Frisell, Ron Miles, Rudy Royston, Dan Balmer, Pat Metheny, Sam Wilson, Jessica Ackerley, Laura Swankey and Sarah JerromPlaylist: Linda May Han Oh - PhosphorusSara Serpa, Andre Matos - From a distanceJen Shyu, featuring Ambrose Akinmusire, Mat Maneri, Thomas Morgan & Dan Weiss - With Eyes Closed You See AllAmbrose Akinmusire, featuring Bill Frisell & Herlin Riley - Weighted CornersBill Frisell - Strange MeetingRon Miles, featuring Bill Frisell & Brian Blade - Rudy-Go-RoundRudy Royston - Thank You For This DayDan Balmer - Lifesize Bright (For the Man from Missouri)Pat Metheny - LujonSam Wilson - watersourceJessica Ackerley - All of the colours are singingLaura Swankey - Alone Now (liar)Sarah Jerrom - Part VI: Carrion

07-18
01:30:15

Jazz Today - Episode July 11, 2024

Hilary Gardner, Randy Napoleon, Aubrey Johnson & Randy Ingram, Wolfgang Muthspiel, Lux Quartet, Dayna Stephens, Troy Roberts, Vanessa Perica Orchestra, Gian Slater, Jo Lawry, Kristin Berardi, Jon Gordon, Aaron Shorr, Luke Sellick & Andrew Renfroe, and Mike ClementPlaylist: Hilary Gardner - Cow Cow BoogieRandy Napoleon, featuring Aubrey Johnson, Rick Roe, Anthony Stanco, Walter Blanding & Andrew Kim - Triple PlayAubrey Johnson, Randy Ingram - ConversationWolfgang Muthspiel, featuring Scott Colley and Brina Blade - AmeliaLux Quartet, featuring Myra Melford, Allison Miller, Dayna Stephens and Scott Colley - Congratulations and CondolencesDayna Stephens - ESPTroy Roberts - Green LightsVanessa Perica Orchestra - The Eye is the First CircleGian Slater - Ocean LoveJo Lawry, featuring Linda May Han Oh and Allison Miller - You're the VoiceKristin Berardi - Take Me To The WildernessJon Gordon - Ponder ThisAaron Shorr - I've Grown Accustomed To Her FaceLuke Sellick & Andrew Renfroe - We've Only Just BegunMike Clement - Actualization

07-11
01:30:04

Jazz Today - Episode July 4, 2024

Bea Labikova, Parade, John Kameel Farah & Nick Fraser, Colin Fisher, Dun-Dun Band, Luka Kuplowsky, Eric Chenaux, Kari van der Kloot, Lucas Dann, Tijs Klaassen, Suzan VenemanPlaylist: Bea Labikova, featuring Germaine Liu and William Parker - in the river's flowParade, featuring Stefan Hegerat, Laura Swankey and Chris Pruden - The BridgeJohn Kameel Farah and Nick Fraser - FlatlandColin Fisher - Acts of LightDun-Dun Band - No. 1Luka Kuplowsky - Fugitive SongEric Chenaux Trio - Simply FlyKari van der Kloot - SproutLucas Dann - ITijs Klaassen Quintet - Shallow ReflectionSuzan Veneman - Wind Dance

07-04
01:30:00

Jazz Today - Episode June 27, 2024

Sam Wilson, Malleus Trio, Why Choir, Jeremy Gignoux, Last Ark Out, Larnell Lewis, Andy Milne, Clarence Penn, American Patchwork Quartet, Wayfaring, Jaimie Branch, Irreversible Entanglements, Luke Stewart, Aquiles Navarro, Lisa Cay Miller / James Falzone / Bonnie WhitingPlaylist: Sam Wilson - sandlinesMalleus Trio - Little TigersWhy Choir, featuring Roxanne Nesbitt & Ben Brown - HunterJeremy Gignoux, featuring Rebecca Bruton - MeditemptLast Ark Out, featuring Larnell Lewis - DyabLarnell Lewis - Slce of LifeAndy Milne and Unison - No Matter WhatClarence Penn, featuring Aaron Marcellus - Send One Your LoveAmerican Patchwork Quartet - Wayfaring StrangerWayfaring, featuring Katie Ernst & James Falzone - That Night at the Restaurant (For Jaimie Branch)Jaimie Branch - Borealis DancingIrreversible Entanglements - root < = > branchLuke Stewart - Baba Doo WayAquiles Navarro, featuring Andromeda Monk, Lisa Cay Miller & Adrian Avendano - desconocidoLisa Cay Miller, James Falzone, Bonnie Whiting - Sixth Artifact

06-27
01:30:01

Jazz Today - Episode June 20, 2024

Talk with Jim Brenan about the album "Valley of Silence" by the Brenan Brothers. Music from Melissa Aldana, The Brenan Brothers, Earl MacDonald, Craig Brenan & Florian Ross, and Michael Leonhart OrchestraPlaylist: Melissa Aldana - The Solitary SeekerThe Brenan Brothers - BlackbirdThe Brenan Brothers - RosewoodThe Brenan Brothers - Tri SeamairThe Brenan Brothers - Theme For MaxineThe Brenan Brothers - Fly With The WindThe Brenan Brothers - 49th ParallelEarl MacDonald, featuring Kris Allen - Blame It On My YouthCraig Brenan / Florian Ross - Fly Me To The MoonMichael Leonhart Orchestra - The Normyn Suite No. 1: Nostalgia

06-20
01:30:25

Jazz Today - Episode June 13, 2024

Marta Sanchez, David Murray, Luke Stewart, Angelica Sanchez & Chad Taylor, Alan Braufman, The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis, Tomeka Reid Quartet, Tomas Fujiwara, Tommy Crane, FYEAR, Erika Angell and Parade (Stefan Hegerat, Laura Swankey, Chris Pruden)Playlist: Marta Sanchez, featuring Chris Tordini & Savannah Harris - I Don't Wanna Live the Wrong Life and Then DieDavid Murray, featuring Marta Sanchez, Luke Stewart & Russell Carter - Come and GoLuke Stewart - AmilcarAngelica Sanchez, Chad Taylor - LiminalAlan Braufman, featuring Patricia Brennan, James Brandon Lewis, Chad Taylor, Michael Wimberly & Ken Filiano - BrooklynThe Messthetics, James Brandon Lewis - The Time Is The PlaceJanel Leppin - As Wide As All OutdoorsTomeka Reid Quartet - Turning Inward / Sometimes You Just Have To Run With ItTomas Fujiwara - SwelterTommy Crane - Italian WeekendFYEAR - MisconceptionErika Angell - Open EyesParade, featuring Stefan Hegerat, Laura Swankey & Chris Pruden - Do You Know Where Your Friends Are Right Now?

06-13
01:30:01

Jazz Today - Episode June 6, 2024

April Varner, Ulysses Owens Jr., Sarah Hanahan, Sean Mason, Summer Camargo, Emmet Cohen & Houston Person, Spike Wilner Trio, George Coleman, Yotam Silberstein, Noah Haidu, Caity Gyorgy, Anthony D'Alessandro, Sarah Jerrom and Aimee-Jo BenoitPlaylist: April Varner - I'll Remember AprilUlysses Owens Jr and Generation Y - Better DaysSarah Hanahan - We Bop!Sean Mason - Final VoyageSummer Camargo - JP ShuffleEmmet Cohen featuring Houston Person - If You Could See Me NowSpike Wilner Trio - ContrafactusGeorge Coleman - Blues for SmallsYotam Silberstein, featuring George Coleman, John Patituci & Billy Hart - Never Let Me GoNoah Haidu, featuring Buster Williams & Billy Hart - After You've GoneCaity Gyorgy - Baubles, Bangles and BeadsAnthony D'Alessandro, featuring Benny Benack III - Tune for MontySarah Jerrom - Part IV: The White ElkAimee-Jo Benoit - Moon at the Window

06-06
01:30:02

Jazz Today - Episode May 30, 2024

Mingjia, Dun-Dun Band, Josh Cole, Nicole Rampersaud, Kate Gentile, John Kameel Farah & Nick Fraser, Rob Clutton, Iris Trio, Jeremy Gignoux, Nathalie Joachim, Elsa Nilsson, Kari van der Kloot and ladyybirddPlaylist: Mingjia - Everything Looks Prettier From AfarDun-Dun Band - No. 20 (Once Raw: The Aging G)Josh Cole, featuring Karen Ng & Michael Davidson - red deerNicole Rampersaud - Nor ForesakingKate Gentile - recursive accessKate Gentile - dissolutionKate Gentile - clarion fluorescentJohn Kameel Farah and Nick Fraser - DirgeRob Clutton Trio, featuring Nick Fraser & Karen Ng - AsterballooIris Trio - Kinds of Blue: IV BerriesJeremy Gignoux, featuring Jiajia Li - QuimsieNathalie Joachim - Ki moun ou yeElsa Nilsson, featuring Santiago Leibson, Marty Kenney & Rodrigo Recabarren - Bruising DarknessKari van der Kloot, featuring Elsa Nilsson, Jamie Reynolds, Gary Wang & Nathan Ellman-Bell - Trust Exerciseladyybirdd, featuring Gina Izzo, Immanuel Wilkins & Nick Dunston - Into What Is Wanted

05-30
01:30:05

Jazz Today - Episode May 23, 2024

Arooj Aftab, Moor Mother, Irreversible Entanglements, Jeff Parker, Josh Johnson, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Anthony Wilson, Josh Nelson, YOCOYA, Keyon Harrold, Dan Rosenboom, Anthony Fung, Dayna Stephens, Allison Burik, Erika Angell and The Brenan BrothersPlaylist: Arooj Aftab - Raat Ki RaniMoor Mother - All the MoneyIrreversible Entanglements - Free LoveJeff Parker - Flour of FurJosh Johnson - QuinceMiguel Atwood-Ferguson - KisekiAnthony Wilson - Planetary GlideJosh Nelson, featuring Gaby Moreno - Feed the BirdsYOCOYA - MariposasKeyon Harrold - Gotta Go (Outer Space)Dan Rosenboom, featuring Gavin Templeton, John Escreet, Billy Mohler & Damion Reid - War MoneyAnthony Fung - Boo Boo's BirthdayDayna Stephens - The NomadAllison Burik - Birka 581Erika Angell, featuring Mili Hong - OneThe Brenan Brothers - Serenity

05-23
01:30:04

Jazz Today - Episode May 16, 2024

Lesley Mok, Myra Melford, Tomeka Reid, Mary Halvorson. Illegal Crowns, Jessica Ackerley, Patrick Shiroishi, Sam Wilson, Roddy Ellias, Jocelyn Gould, Randy Napoleon, Alicyn Yaffee and Dave StrykerPlaylist: Lesley Mok - its furious placeMyra Melford's Fire and Water Quintet, featuring Myra Melford, Mary Halvorson, Ingrid Laubrock, Tomeka Reid & Lesley Mok - Insertion TwoTomeka Reid Quartet - Sauntering With Mr. BrownMary Halvorson - UnscrollingIllegal Crowns - Osmosis CrownJessica Ackerley, featuring Alex Cunningham, Patrick Shiroishi & Damon Smith - seafoamPatrick Shiroishi - The Light is Not AfraidSam Wilson - dance of the fungiRoddy Ellias - Moon Over LakeJocelyn Gould - Tender is the NightRandy Napoleon - SkylineAlicyn Yaffee - RosenwrinkleThe Dave Stryker Trio with Bob Mintzer, featuring Jared Gold, McClenty Hunter & Bob Mintzer - Groove Street

05-16
01:30:02

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