Lush Life

Last episode of Lush Life celebrating the last 7+ years of my favorites: Aimee-Jo Benoit, Kenna Burima, Rita Payés & Elisabeth Roma, Emily Steinwall, Ostara Project, The Westerlies, Sophie Alour, Caity Gyorgy & Mark Limacher, Sean Mason, Melissa Pipe Sextet & Melissa Pipe, Gretchen Parlato & Lionel Loueke, Dominique Fils-Aimé, Endea Owens, Audrey Ochoa, Five Alarm Funk, Emma-Jean Thackray, and Carn Davidson 9.Playlist: Aimee-Jo Benoit - Bird on a WireKenna Burima - Love SongRita Payés & Elisabeth Roma - El MarabinoEmily Steinwall - Courage, My LoveThe Ostara Project - Delta SkyThe Westerlies - Way Back ThenSophie Alour - Tout nuCaity Gyorgy & Mark Limacher - Nobody Else But MeSean Mason - SilkyMMelissa Pipe Sextet & Melissa Pipe - In Due TimeGretchen Parlato & Lionel Loueke - AkwêDominique Fils-Aimé - To Walk A WayEndea Owens - Cycles (What Goes Around Comes Back Around)Audrey Ochoa - The Head of a MouseFive Alarm Funk - Big SmokeEmma-Jean Thackray - Ley LinesCarn Davidson 9 - Suite 1985: III. Wisely If Sincerely

Celebrating the best of the last 7+ years of Lush Life featuring: Nicky Schrire, Gabi Hartmann, Julieta Eugenio, Christina Von Bülow, Mariel Bildsten, Who Cares, Ana Carla Maza, Asher Gamedze, Turboprop, Jihye Lee Orchestra, The Heavyweights Brass Band, Freak Motif, Lettuce, Hedvig Mollestad Trio, and Jacob ChungPlaylist: Nicky Schrire - Love Is for the BirdsGabi Hartmann - I'll Tell You SomethingJulieta Eugenio, featuring Matt Dwonszyk & Jonathan Barber - FlamingoChristina Von Bülow - I Love ParisMariel Bildsten - Downtown UproarWho Cares - Beethoven Duo WoO 26 / I. Allegro con brioAna Carla Maza - Todo Irá BienAsher Gamedze - Hope in AzaniaTurboprop - ClumsyJihye Lee Orchestra - We Are All From The Same StreamHeavyweight Brass Band - Fake ItFreak Motif - TierraLettuce - Good Morning Mr. ShminkHedvig Mollestad Trio - All Flights CancelledJacob Chung - Epistle (IV) Glorification

Jocelyn Gould, Resistance Revival Chorus, Hutchinson Andrew Trio, Baritone Madness, Aretha Tillotson, Maridalen, Way North, Jennifer Wharton, Claire Daly & George Garzone, Kati Briens Dream Band, Anne Mette Iversen's Ternion Quartet, Nicole Glover, Rosa Brunello, Yazz Ahmed, Maurice Louca & Marco Frattini, Jamie Branch, Emma Donovan & The Putbacks, and Imogen MoonPlaylist: Jocelyn Gould - The KickerResistance Revival Chorus - Woke Up This Morning (With My Mind Stayed On Freedom)Hutchinson Andrew Trio - Bank On ItBaritone Madness - Moanin'Aretha Tillotson - SphereMaridalen - LandkjenningWay North - New Way ThroughJennifer Wharton's Bonegasm - Mama's AlrightClaire Daly & George Garzone - The Lonely GoatherdKati Briens Dream Band - SambappschAnne Mette Iversen's Ternion Quartet, featuring Anne Mette Iversen, Silke Eberhard, Geoffroy De Masure & Roland Schneider - Within a DiapasonNicole Glover - The FoxRosa Brunello, featuring Luca Tapino, Claudia Bidoli & Enrico Terragnoli - JubiabáJaimie Branch - theme 002 (Live)Emma Donovan & The Putbacks - LeftoversImogen Moon - Nicolston Dam

Playing all my faves from the last 7+ years on the show: Fred Hersch & Esperanza Spalding, Tricia Edwards, Jen Hodge All Stars, Evan Arntzen, Emmet Cohen, Jorge Roeder, Nina Simone, Lauren Sevian, Ariane Racicot, Melissa Weikert, Toronto Tabla Ensemble, Teri Parker, The Sons of Kemet, abd Brad Turner Quartet.Playlist: Fred Hersch & Esperanza Spalding - LoroTricia Edwards - FiestaJen Hodge All Stars - Hodge PodgeEvan Arntzen - AlvitaEmmet Cohen - Finger BusterJorge Roeder - Santa RositaNina Simone - I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free (Live – Montreux Jazz Festival 1976)Lauren Sevian, featuring Alexa Tarantino, Robert Rodriguez, Christian McBride & E.J. Strickland - Lamb and BunnyAriane Racicot - Bicycle RideToronto Tabla Ensemble - Unexpected GuestsTeri Parker - Kitchen Timer TuneSons of Kemet - My Queen Is Albertina SisuluBrad Turner Quartet - Catastrophizer

Aimee Jo-Benoit, Christian McBride & Edgar Meyer, Helen Sung, Spike Wilner Trio, Gentiane MG, Turboprop, Anthony D'Alessandro, Lucy Clifford, Tom Avgenicos, David Reglar, Freyja Garbett, Chris Fields & Alex Masso, Marta Sanchez, Chris Tordini & Savannah Harris, Sanah Kadoura, Tingvall Trio, Natalie Cressman &b Ian Faquini, The Flying Horse Big Band, and Esteban Herrera.Playlist: Aimee-Jo Benoit - Moon at the WindowChristian McBride & Edgar Meyer - Green SlimeHelen Sung - Armando's RhumbaSpike Wilner Trio - At First BlushGentiane MG - The Moon, The Sun, The TruthTurboprop - AureoleAnthony D'Alessandro - OutbreakLucy Clifford, Tom Avgenicos, David Reglar, Freyja Garbett, Chris Fields & Alex Masso - Where We ListenMarta Sanchez, Chris Tordini & Savannah Harris - I Don't Wanna Live the Wrong Life and Then DieSanah Kadoura - Dijon'dres DealTingvall Trio - Africa (Rhodes version)Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini - Nítido e Obscuro / Geraldo No LemeThe Flying Horse Big Band - Room 608Esteban Herrera - Soledad

Celebrating Women's History Month (5/5) ! Shannon Barnett Quartet, Ramona Horvath, The Peggy Lee Band, Deb Rasmussen, Antonia Hausmann, Amanda Whiting, Kaia Kater, Kris Davis, Anna Webber, Rebecca Trescher, Allison Miller, Jamie Lee Trio, Emma0Jean Thackray, and Thanya IyerPlaylist: Shannon Barnett Quartet - Weaver of DreamsRamona Horvath - Claire De BussyThe Peggy Lee Band - Boat Ride into Go Home BayDeb Rasmussen - Darn That DreamAntonia Hausmann - 105Amanda Whiting - No Turning BackKaia Kater - FédonKris Davis, featuring Terri Lyne Carrington, Julian Lage, Val Jeanty & Trevor Dunn - The DancerAnna Webber - Periodicity, Pt. 2Rebecca Trescher, featuring Andreas Feith - High Altitude AirAllison Miller - Of Two Rivers (Part 2)Jamie Lee Trio - OverclockEmma-Jean Thackray - Say SomethingThanya Iyer - Always, Be Together

Playlist: Caili O'Doherty - Blues For Big ScotiaJulieta Eugenio - StayLaila Biali, featuring Anat Cohen - But Not For MeAndrea Petrity - Bop SongNicole Glover - Blues for MelLisa Hilton - Jagged Lil' BluesArina Fujiwara - Vol. 1Joy Guidry, featuring Jillian Grace, Ekep Nkwelle, Morgan Guerin, Tyrone Allen, Kalia Vandever, Jon Thomas & Jessie Cox - Members Don't Get WearyVanessa Perica Orchestra - Song for CleoTomeka Reid, Isidora Edwards & Elisabeth Coudoux - shot spacesThe Ayn Inserto Jazz Orchestra, featuring Allan Chase & Rick Stone - Part II: And MeLis Wessberg - Tapestry of LifeNubya Garcia - Source

Women's History Month & CANCON Extravaganza: Tricia Edwards, The Ostara Project, Christine Jensen, Lorna MacLachlan, Nicky Schrire, Aline's étoile magique, Emily Steinwall, Melissa Pipe Sextet, Lauren Falls, Rebecca Hennessy, Imogen Moon, and Ally Fiola & The Next Quest,Playlist: Tricia Edwards - Night and DayThe Ostara Project - Storms and OceansChristine Jensen - Day MoonLorna MacLachlan - Love and FearNicky Schrire - Closer to the SourceAline's étoile magique, featuring Michael Davidson, Aline Homzy, Thom Gill, Dan Fortin, Marito Marques & João Frade - Circa HerselfEmily Steinwall - Welcome To The GardenMelissa Pipe Sextet & Melissa Pipe - ApotheciumLauren Falls - I Want To Be HappyRebecca Hennessy - Dr GoodImogen Moon - Song For The Middle AgedAudrey Ochoa - The Tail of a LionAlly Fiola & The Next Quest, featuring Jeff Coffin - Interblaze

Celebrating International Women's Day and Women's History Month! Artemis, Aimee-Jo Benoit, Alliance, Aretha Tillotson, Mamiko Watanabe, Teri Parker, Allison Burik, Jocelyn Gould, Tania Gill Quartet, Annie Dominique Quintet, Aubrey Johnson, Christine Tassan Quintette, Cornelia Nilsson, and Patricia Barber.Playlist: ARTEMIS - Lights Away from HomeAimee-Jo - BarefootAlliance - Syl-O-g**mAretha Tillotson - Next TimeMamiko Watanabe, featuring Santi DeBriano & Billy Hart - NigeriaTeri Parker - HumphAllison Burik - Birka 581Jocelyn Gould - Is That So?Tania Gill Quartet - Jaunty WooAnnie Dominique Quintet - Dans l'airAubrey Johnson, featuring Vitor Gonçalves & Chris Ziemba - KarateChristine Tassan Quintette - Not Just a BluesCornelia Nilsson, featuring Daniel Franck & Gábor Bolla - The SphinxPatricia Barber - Mashup

Celebrating Women’s History Month! Andrea Superstein, Elisapie, Melissa Aldana, Nicole McCabe, Martina DaSilva & Caity Gyorgy, Allison Au and the Migrations Ensemble, Jennifer Wharton, Audrey Ochoa, Mary Halvorson, Solidaridad, Caroline Davis, Rosa Brunello, Endea Owens, OKAN, Rachel TherrienPlaylist: Andrea Superstein - Lay Your Head DownElisapie, featuring The Westerlies - Qaisimalaurittuq (Wish You Were Here)Melissa Aldana - The Solitary SeekerNicole McCabe - Force Of GoodMartina DaSilva & Caity Gyorgy - You're the TopAllison Au & The Migrations Ensemble - Aves RarasJennifer Wharton's Bonegasm - NorhalaAudrey Ochoa - The Tail Of A LionMary Halvorson - The GateSolidaridad - PompeyaCaroline Davis , featuring Chris Tordini, Tyshawn Sorey & Val Jeanty - [i won’t be back, ms. Susan Burton]Rosa Brunello, featuring Yazz Ahmed, Tamar Osborn, Enrico Terragnoli, Luca Tapino & Marco Frattini - Razzle-DazzleEndea Owens - Detroit Fight SongOkan - OkantomiRachel Therrien, featuring Lazaro Martinez & Melissa Lavergne - Capricho Arabe

Celebrating Black History Month: Oscar Peterson, Molly Johnson, Big Miller, Wes Montgomery, Sélène Saint-Aimé, Rhoda Scott, Lakecia Benjamin, Lionel Loueke, Reuben Rogers & Eric Harland, Somi, Sargeant X Comrade, Afrika Mamas, Jah'Mila, seed., and Johnathan BlakePlaylist: Oscar Peterson - Soft WindsMolly Johnson - Whatever Lola WantsBig Miller, featuring Zoot Sims, Al Cohn, Phil Woods, Ben Webster, Plas Johnson, Kenny Burrell, Jim Hall, Jimmy Jones, Red Mitchell, Elvin Jones, Jo Jones & Mel Lewis - Five O'Clock BluesWes Montgomery - Blue ’N’ BoogieSélène Saint-Aimé - Arawak UhuruRhoda Scott - Blue LawLakecia Benjamin - TraneLionel Loueke, featuring Reuben Rogers & Eric Harland - SkylarkSomi - Lakutshon'ilangaSargeant X Comrade - StagesAfrika Mamas - Uzitshela Ukuthi UyaziJah'Mila - Liberskaseed., featuring Mr. Ekow - Interplanetary MigrationJohnathan Blake - Passage

Playlist: Salome Bey - After You've GoneRanee Lee - I Just Found Out About LoveJazzmeia Horn and Her Noble Force - He's My GuyChristie Dashiell - InfluenceWillie Morris - The Imitation GameCharles Lloyd - Monk’s DanceDarren Barrett - The Opener (Live)Amandla Freedom Ensemble - InkululekoTanika Charles - Soul RunShabaka and the Ancestors - Teach Me How To Be VulnerableJeff Parker - Fusion SwirlSharon Jones & The Dap-Kings - Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm YoursJas Kayser - Stupid on the BeatTyshawn Sorey, featuring Aaron Diehl & Matt Brewer - Seleritus

Celebrating Black History Month (episode 1)! Sullivan Fortner, Ledisi & Metropole Orkest, Jesse Ryan, Joe Sealy, Melanie Scholtz, Kaia Kater, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Joel Ross, Cecilia Smith, Dominique Fils-Aimé, Larnell Lewis, Nite Bjuti, Meshell Ndegeocello, Kokoroko, Chelsea Carmichael, and Ulysses Owens Jr & Generation Y.Playlist: Sullivan Fortner - CuteLedisi & Metropole Orkest - Work SongJesse Ryan - SeedsJoe Sealy - Duke's In TownMelanie Scholtz - Tea for TwoKaia Kater - The InternetCécile McLorin Salvant - The World Is MeanJoel Ross - central park westCecilia Smith - Miss D.D. (version 2)Dominique Fils-Aimé - To Walk A WayLarnell Lewis - No Access?Nite Bjuti - SoursopMeshell Ndegeocello, featuring Thandiswa, Joel Ross - VumaKokoroko - We Give ThanksChelsea Carmichael - There Is You And YouUlysses Owens Jr and Generation Y - Better Days

Emmet Cohen & Houston Person, Anat Fort Trio, Lex French Quartet with James Muller, Emma Johnson's Gravy Boat, Dave Young Quartet, Sara Schoenbeck and Wayne Horvitz, Louise Jallu, Mary Halvorson, Kerkko Koskinen, Linda Fredriksson & UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra, Skyjack, Muriel Mwamba, OKAN, and Hutchinson Andrew TrioPlaylist: Emmet Cohen & Houston Person - Why NotAnat Fort Trio - Fire Drill BluesLex French Quartet with James Muller - Kasid – for Abdulkareem KasidEmma Johnson's Gravy Boat - Force of LightDave Young Quartet - MilestonesSara Schoenbeck & Wayne Horvitz - Tin PalaceLouise Jallu - Schumann et wozzeckMary Halvorson - TailheadKerkko Koskinen, Linda Fredriksson & UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra - ParadeSkyjack - All the FlameMuriel Mwamba - KALULUOkan - Eshu Nigüe (Elegua)Hutchinson Andrew Trio - Kerry Dance / Take The A Train

Maridalen, The Westerlies, The Ostara Project,Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen & The Oscar Peterson Trio, Audrey Ochoam Solidaridad, John Scofield, Malleus Trio, Mareike Wiening, The Angelica Sanchez Nonet, Rebecca Hennessy, Jessica Lauren, Apollo Suns and Kate Wyatt.Playlist: Maridalen - LandkjenningThe Westerlies - CupidThe Ostara Project - Bye Bye (Interlude)Oscar Peterson Trio, featuring Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen - Viking's bluesAudrey Ochoa - It Never HappenedSolidaridad - YyzJohn Scofield, Vicente Archer & Bill Stewart - DistanciaMalleus Trio - Little TigersMareike Wiening, featuring Rich Perry, Glenn Zaleski, Alex Goodman & Johannes Felscher - Declaration of TruthThe Angelica Sanchez Nonet - RunRebecca Hennessy - Remember You're Not DoneJessica Lauren - ChichourletteApollo Suns - FonxyKate Wyatt - Duet

Playlist: Sullivan Fortner - InvitationSharon Minemoto - SupermoonChampian Fulton - Martha's PrizeBaritone Madness - Remembering The AramoThe Flying Horse Big Band - Free for AllWay North - Pajarillo VerdeMaya Dunietz - AhooooahDumka - Choro JaneCharly Härtel & Leo Asal - Fremde FedernDominique Fils-Aimé - Cheers To New BeginningsNicole Johänntgen - Zydeco (Live)Betty Carter - BridgesAtlantis Jazz Ensemble - Blessings

Best of 2023 (Part 2) featuring: Tricia Edwards, Fred Hersch & Esperanza Spalding, Aline's étoile magique, Christine Jensen, Sean Mason, Aretha Tillotson, Chihiro Yamanaka, Shannon Barnett Quartet, Endea Owens, Rubim de Toledo, Melissa Pipe Sextet, and Tyshawn SoreyPlaylist: Tricia Edwards - On the Sunny Side of the StreetFred Hersch & Esperanza Spalding - Girl TalkAline's étoile magique, featuring Aline Homzy, Michael Davidson, Thom Gill, Dan Fortin, Marito Marques & João Frade - CarawayChristine Jensen - ii. TwentyTwenty BluesSean Mason - SilkyMAretha Tillotson - SphereChihiro Yamanaka - Black NileShannon Barnett Quartet - HypochrismutreefuzzEndea Owens - Detroit Fight SongRubim de Toledo - The Long Way (Down)Melissa Pipe Sextet - In Due TimeTyshawn Sorey - In What Direction Are You Headed

Best of 2023 (Part 1) featuring: Caity Gyorgy & Mark Limacher, Jennifer Wharton's Bonegasm, Jocelyn Gould, Hailey Brinnel, Claire Daly & George Garzone, Aja Monet, Nicky Schrire, Audrey Ochoa, Teri Parker, Gretchen Parlato & Lionel Loueke, Cecilia Smith, Sanah Kadoura, Allison Miller, Rachel Therrien, Jane Bunnet & Maqueque and Imogen MoonPlaylist: Caity Gyorgy & Mark Limacher - I'll Be Hard to HandleJennifer Wharton's Bonegasm - Mama's AlrightJocelyn Gould - The KickerHailey Brinnel - The SoundClaire Daly & George Garzone - Half NelsonAja Monet - CastawayNicky Schrire - Love Is for the BirdsTeri Parker - HumphAudrey Ochoa - Head of a MouseGretchen Parlato & Lionel Loueke - AkwêCecilia Smith - Miss D.D.Sanah Kadoura - Dijon'dres DealAllison Miller - Of Two RiversRachel Therrien - PorcelanosaJane Bunnett and Maqueque - Jump MonkImogen Moon - Nicolston Dam

Merry Christmas from Connor & Megan!Playlist: Nicky Schrire - YuletideCaity Gyorgy - Perfect Time of YearWoody Goss - Animal SpiritsJimmy Smith - God Rest Ye Merry GentlemenNils Landgren - O TannenbaumSamara Joy - Warm In DecemberVince Guaraldi Trio - Skating (#7, Take 1)Kay Starr - (Everybody's Waitin' For) The Man With The BagSeth McFarlane & Liz Gillies - We Wish You The MerriestBenny Benack III with the Steven Feifke - Sleigh RideElla Fitzgerald - Frosty the SnowmanLouis Armstrong - Cool YuleTyler, The Creator - You're a Mean One, Mr. GrinchRyan Reynolds & The Spirited Ensemble - Bringin' Back ChristmasTwisted Sister - Oh Come All Ye FaithfulStevie Wonder - What Christmas Means to MeLittle Bobby Rey - Rockin' J-BellsThe Kinks - Father ChristmasNo Doubt - Oi to the WorldSharon Jones & The Dap Kings - White ChristmasAdam Shulman - Santa Claus Is Coming to Town

Geri Allen, Spencer Zweifel, Bobby Wiens & Seth Lewis, The Ostara Project, Curtis Nowosad, Elisapie, Doxas Brothers, Kate Wyatt, Annie Kiviniemi Trio, Nataly Merezhuk, Bryony Jarmon-Pinto, and Luther Thomas & Human Arts EnsemblePlaylist: Geri Allen - Embraceable You/LovermanSpencer Zweifel, Bobby Wiens & Seth Lewis - A Sound for Sore EarsThe Ostara Project - Delta SkyCurtis Nowosad - If I Had a Hammer (The Hammer Song)Elisapie, featuring The Westerlies - Qaisimalaurittuq (Wish You Were Here)Doxas Brothers - Between FriendsKate Wyatt - ArtifactAnni Kiviniemi Trio - Tiu DroparNataly Merezhuk - LiebesfreudBryony Jarman-Pinto - Saffron YellowLuther Thomas Human Arts Ensemble - Una New York