In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond

• Wonder Jazz

  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 Hancock ~ You've Got It Bad Girl ~ The New Standard SFJAZZ Collective ~ My Cherie Amour ~ Music of Stevie Wonder and New Compositions Stevie Wonder ~ As ~ Songs in the Key of Life Mike Stern ~ Echoes ~ Echoes and Other Songs Michael Brecker ~ Nothing Personal ~ Michael Brecker

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• Post Thanksgiving 2025

  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 ~ Give Thanks ~ Mission Statement Bruce Forman ~ Rope-a-Dope ~ Reunion! Barney Kessel ~ On Green Dolphin Street ~ The Poll Winners Tony Davis ~ Sphere Of Blues ~ Jessamine Wes Montgomery ~ Bumpin' On Sunset ~ Tequila George Colligan ~ If the Mountain Was Smooth, You Couldn't Climb It ~ Live at the Jazz Standard Ahmad Jamal ~ Marseille ~ Marseille Weather Report ~ 125th Street Congress ~ Sweetnighter

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• Autumn and Thanksgiving

  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 Time Bobby Hutcherson ~ Little B's Poem ~ Components John Coltrane Quartet ~ Lonnie's Lament ~ Crescent Tony Davis ~ Viridian ~ Jessamine Kenny Barron & Kurt Elling ~ In The Slow Lane ~ Songbook Marquis Hill ~ Joseph Beat ~ Composers Collective: Beyond The Jukebox Marquis Hill ~ Libra ~ Composers Collective: Beyond The Jukebox

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• All Jack D

  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 Syncopations Keith Jarrett Standards Trio ~ The Old Country ~ Standards Live Hudson ~ Woodstock ~ Hudson Michael Brecker ~ Midnight Voyage ~ Tales from the Hudson Joe Henderson ~ Isotope ~ Power to the People Charles Lloyd Quartet ~ Sombrero Sam ~ Soundtrack

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• Episode Nov 9 2025

  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 Tarahumera ~ Live at the Jazz Standard Lenny White ~ L's Bop ~ The Griffith Park Collection Mike Stern ~ Stuff Happens ~ Echoes and Other Songs Mike Stern ~ Gospel Song ~ Echoes and Other Songs John Opferkuch ~ Amerique ~ The Kennedy Files Peter Sprague ~ Norwegian Wood ~ All You Need Is Love: Peter Sprague Plays the Beatles Weather Report ~ Birdland (Live) ~ 8:30 (Live)

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