In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond

Some of my favorite new releases that may show up on my best of album list for 2026.

Today’s episode is mostly new music with a modern, adventurous twist.

This episode is inspired by the San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival.

This week takes a different spin on the Miles and Trane Centennial.

Lots of new releases in this week’s show.

This week marks the 100th birthdate of John Coltrane, September 23, 1926.

Getting closer to John Coltrane’s centenial of his birth, so we will begin with a set dedicated to the master.

This episode begins with another centenial tribute to John Coltrane.

This episode was inspired by a Miles Davis Centenial Jazz Festival hosted by KSDS Radio in San Diego.

This show begins with San Diegan pianist with Mexican roots, Irving Flores. His music is grounded in the Latin Jazz tradition. That is followed by the late great George Duke with tunes that show off his diversity of styles with R&B and Brazilian influences. Then some early Weather Report before concluding with a beautiful ballad from Coltrane as we near his centennial birthday. PlaylistArtist ~ Name ~ AlbumIrving Flores & Danzon Jazz Trio ~ Abigail ~ American InfluenceIrving Flores ~ Samba Con Sabor ~ Armando Mi CongaGeorge Duke ~ Capricorn ~ Faces In ReflectionGeorge Duke ~ Maria Tres Filhos ~ Faces In ReflectionWeather Report ~ Unknown Soldiers ~ I Sing The Body ElectricWeather Report ~ Second Sunday In August ~ I Sing The Body ElectricMiroslav Vitous ~ I Will Tell Him On You ~ Infinite SearchJohn Coltrane Quartet ~ Dear Lord ~ Transition

We continue to feature Miles and Trane on the year of their centennial.

This episode takes us back to the psychedelic days of the early 70’s to modern day fusion...

This episode begins with some of this genre’s greatest masters...

Begins with young pianist Joey Alexander who was a young prodigy at age 11, now after a decade of recording and touring is a respected jazz artist for his playing and composing.

This show features a heavy dose of Coltrane related tracks

This episode begins with the politically charged music of Charlie Haden's Liberation Music Orchestra. Other highlights are Rene Rosnes playing Brazilian compositions and a newly single from Charles Lloyd and his Sangam Trio. We end this show with another tribute to Miles and Trane on their centenial. PlaylistArtist ~ Name ~ AlbumCharlie Haden, Carla Bley ~ Introduction To People ~ The Ballad of the FallenCharlie Haden, Carla Bley ~ The People United Will Never Be Defeated ~ The Ballad of the FallenRenee Rosnes ~ Casa Forte ~ Crossing PathsPeter Erskine ~ Lost Page ~ Dr. UmCharles Lloyd ~ Sam on the Ganges ~ SingleHolly Hofmann ~ Soul-Leo ~ Low LifeKenny Burrell ~ Isabella ~ SouleroJohn Coltrane ~ Spiral ~ Giant StepsMiles Davis ~ Miles Runs the Voodoo Down ~ Bitches Brew

This week’s episode features a Chick Corea set with three tunes in very different settings.

Another eclectic set featuring fusion, hard-bop, and protest.

This episode begins with a Coltrane inspired track from Emmet Cohen’s latest album. We follow that with saxophone giants Potter and Brecker.

This episode begins with a Joe Henderson tribute after attending a show by flautist Lori Bell of Henderson arrangements. Other tracks of note are Emmet Cohen's latest release, a Miles' classic, and the fusion feature from RTF. PlaylistArtist ~ Name ~ AlbumLori Bell Quartet ~ Black Narcissus ~ Recorda Me - Remembering Joe HendersonJoe Henderson ~ Isotope ~ Inner UrgeLarry Young ~ Zoltan ~ UnityEmmet Cohen ~ I. Eternal Glimpse ~ Universal TruthMiles Davis ~ Sid's Ahead ~ MilestonesReturn to Forever ~ The Romantic Warrior ~ Romantic Warrior

The last two episodes have been dedicated to Miles and Sonny, but there were a few more tracks I wanted to get into,

One of the greatest players in the jazz legacy, Sonny Rollins passed away last week on May 25 at 95 years of age. On this episode, we look back on his career which spanned 7 decades. Here are some of my favorite "Newk" recordings from his most creative years. PlaylistArtist ~ Name ~ AlbumSonny Rollins ~ Strode Rode ~ Saxophone ColossusSonny Rollins ~ Wonderful! Wonderful! ~ Newk's TimeSonny Rollins ~ Alone Together ~ Sonny Rollins and the Contempory LeadersSonny Rollins ~ God Bless the Child ~ The BridgeSonny Rollins ~ Alfie's Theme ~ Alfie (Original Music From The Score)Sonny Rollins ~ The Freedom Suite ~ Freedom Suite

For this week’s episode, we celebrate Miles Davis on the Centennial of his birth.

This episode features brand new music from some of the best jazz artists of today.

In this episode, I’m sharing my thoughts on my recent trip to New York City, focusing on the jazz clubs and concerts I explored.