The Sounds of Brooklyn and Beyond: Recent Episodes
Erik Deutsch & Sara Valenzuela
The Sounds of Brooklyn and Beyond is a weekly radio show hosted by keyboardist Erik Deutsch (with translations by Sara Valenzuela). Broadcast in Jalisco, Mexico, each episode focuses on new and vintage cutting edge jazz music from Erik's circle of friends and personal collection.
Featuring the legend of Stax Records, Carla Thomas; modern indie jazz wizard Spencer Zahn; 90s fusion pioneers Fat Mama; drumming visionary Ian Chang; Mike McGinnis and his stunning large ensemble; new releases from masters Bill Evans and Sun Ra; and another cut from Victoria Reed’s upcoming release, Gli Amanti.
Featuring the big sky, open road jams of BG and Coyote Radio; vibey new indie pop from international chanteuse Victoria Reed; vocal sensation Theo Bleckmann with Erik and Sly5thAve live in Denver; Brooklyn bassist/composer extraordinaire Arthur Kell; CDMX improvisational moments aka the Scorpio Sessions; spacey Colorado 2000’s jams from County Road X; and Argentina meets Mexico with Siames.
Featuring a debut and super-duper-deep-dive of violinist/composer/bandleader extraordinaire Jenny Scheinman’s brilliant new record “All Species Parade."
Featuring NYC downtown legends Sex Mob; a fresh joint from French chanteuse Bad Biche; the hauntingly beautiful upstate-folk stylings of Eureka Shoes; brand new music from legendary Canadian pianist/vocalist Laila Biali; the virtuosic playing of Japanese guitarist Taka Nawashiro; the stunning swan song of Japanese composer/pianist Ryuichi Sakamoto; the timeless vibes of vocalist Samara Joy; and finally, two cuts from our host: the Scorpio Session and (from the vault) County Road X. 0
Featuring the new single from BK visionary string wizard Brandon Seabrook; the fresh beats of drummer/vocalist Jason Ewald; an unreleased gem from the late Roy Hargrove and the Verve vault; New England-inspired new music courtesy of Brian Drye and Eric Hastings aka Ocean State; a 10-year celebration of Anna Webber and her trio; the latest release from Norwegian pianistTord Gustavsen on ECM; and finally, the crown jewel of the triphop era, Bristol’s Massive Attack.
Featuring an assortment of old and new including vintage classics from Lucille Mathis, Jimmy Reed, Ivory Joe Hunter, and Hank Williams; the unique brilliance of John McLaughlin; Seattle/Brooklyn creative saxophone legend Jessica Lurie; a heavyweight tribute to the music of Meredith Monk by Future Quest; and the ultra-prolific Argentine genius Gustavo Santaolalla00:51:03
Featuring a couple of NYC legends from the compilation “With Love”: Kimbra and Ian Chang; Buenos Aires/CDMX super diva Barbie Williams; new and old music from Erik Deutsch (with Theo Bleckmann and Art Lande among others); jazz drumming legend of the northwest Chris Lee; a fresh release from a vintage cat…the one and only Charlie Parker; beautiful stuff from the “Saltburn” soundtrack courtesy of Anthony Willis; and straight outta Memphis and Stax Records—the Van-Dells.
Featuring a popping new single from Victoria Reed’s upcoming LP ‘Gli Amanti’; debut jams courtesy of California keyboardist Rob Marsh; the final concert performed by Japanese legend Ryuichi Sakamoto; a sampling of the soundtrack of a documentary about modern legend Brian Eno; the killer collab of The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis; and finally, the final concert of the great Satchmo: Louis in London.
Featuring the brilliance of bassist Arthur Kell and his quartet; new solo music from legendary session drummer Brian Griffin aka BG & Coyote Radio; two tracks from the compilation “With Love” —a benefit for the children of Palestine; the electronic genuis of Jacob Bergson aka Taut; CDMX jams courtesy of The Poor Man’s Atomic Bomb; and finally, the Happiness Bastards are back: new music from The Black Crowes.
Featuring a debut cut from Erik and Theo Bleckmann’s upcoming release “Reason”; the new single off Victoria Reed’s latest LP; the brilliance of Siamese and Barbie Williams; ethereal soundscapes courtesy of Spencer Zahn and Dawn Richard; more jams from the great, the one and only, Jim Campilongo; bay area piano master Jon Dryden; new music on the ECM label from Italian pianist Giovanni Guidi; and finally, the fresh single from Rome-based indie legend GIampaolo Speziale’s solo record.
Featuring the fresh jam from master drummer Brian Griffin’s lonesome highway project BG and Coyote Radio; legendary pianist Jon Dryden graces the show for the first time; the growing international legend of Barbie Williams; modern renaissance improviser Spencer Zahn; the magical music of canadian sensation Mingjia; transcendent composer Ellen Reid; Jason Robinson & Marcus Urani get dubby; and finally, BK indie one-man-band Tim Lappin AKA the Casual Male.
Featuring live music from NYC bass legend Arthur Kell; the modern soul sound of Candace Ivory; a brand new track from Colorado drummer extraordinaire and solo artist Michell MiLo; another drum legend and his fantastic big band, Ulysses Owens Jr.; the dope electronic beats of Montparnasse Musique; Pakistani Pitchfork darling Arooj Aftab; essential brooklyn songwriter/violinist Christina Courtin; piano prodigy Julius Rodriguez; and finally, the lo-fi goodness of L.Dre.
Featuring a brand new release of live improvised music from master Spencer Zahn; the hooky title track from Victoria Victoria’s latest record; legendary NYC chanteuse/pianist Joan as Policewoman; lofi samurai L,Dre; another topnotch composition from the film “Saltburn” (and Anthony Willis); the classical Indian fusion of Jasdeep Singh Debun; and finally, a stunning ECM reissue of the Keith Jarrett and Jan Garbarek classic “Luminessence.”
Featuring a blast of Sidehustle Records artists: the Mod Cons, Candace Ivory, and Maritzaida; an amazing live recording from the New Orleans Klezmer Allstars; Pianist Jon Solo’s meditative project Naneum; Argentina meets Paris within the synth pop magic of Odeon; the other-worldy talents of CDMX chanteuse Natalia Marrokin; NYC mainstay Mike McGinnins' impressive large ensemble project Road Trip; and a farewell to the Happiness Bastards tour with The Black Crowes.
Featuring the latest joint from keys wiz Julius Rodriguez AKA Orange Julius; the ethereal sound of songstress Dolly Valentine; master of the Fender Telecaster, Jim Campilongo; a fresh release from NYC trumpeter Kenny Warren and his trio; an epic journey from Alice Coltrane’s legendary 1971 Carnegie Hall concert; another cut from Erik’s CDMX improv event Scorpio Sessions; and finally, the one and only Thelonious Monk.
Featuring a brand new jam from NYC songwriting legend Jesse Harris; the beautiful world of Italian composer Olivia Belli; Colorado meets Switzerland in the minds of Hawkfather and Kwest; the genius of Charlie Mingus; a long-running NYC trio of legends—Ben Allison, Steve Cardenas, and Ted Nash; a creative staple of NOLA aka the New Orleans Klezmer All Stars; British new music legends Azimuth; and the crushing groove of Mr. Shuggie Otis.
Featuring new music from “Happiness Bastards” (The Black Crowes); the mesmerizing compositions of bassist Todd Sickafoose; the vibrant sound of Baja courtesy of Kelsey Garcias’ new single; punk meets jazz on the fresh Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis collab; Theo Bleckmann, Sly5thAve, and Erik live in Denver from their latest limited edition release; bassist/producer Benjamin Rubin and his lo-fi solo project; the sound of CDMX improv courtesy of Erik’s Scorpio Session release; and a modern folk supergroup, the High Hawks.
Featuring the brilliant Telecaster stylings of Jim Campilongo; epic large ensemble arrangements from clarinetist Mike McGinnis’ upcoming release; the classic beauty of the Bill Mays Trio; new music from a solo release of one of the great living pianists, Fred Hersch; a cut from Erik’s piano trio record ‘Decades’; downtown music legends Sex Mob; and finally, the queen… Nina Simone.
Featuring brand new music from legendary Parisian/NYC chanteuse Madeleine Peyroux; a brilliant reissue of the great Alice Coltrane’s band from Carnegie Hall in 1971; the latest single from international pop diva Mads Jensen; a new release from Erik’s Scorpio Session improv collective (straight outta CDMX); a fresh cut on the ECM label from pianist Vijay Iyer and his trio; and finally, an ECM reissue from masters Keith Jarrett and Jan Garbarek.
Featuring the latest classic by NYC songwriting legend Jesse Harris; a stellar cut from Jerksin Fendrix’ brilliant ‘Poor Things’ soundtrack; fresh sounds from UK reedsman Shabaka Hutchings; a tranquil soundscape courtesy of Italian composer Olivia Belli; two brilliant re-releases of 70s ECM classics: Azimuth and the Jan Garbarek Quartet; and finally, rock n roll, new and old, from The Black Crowes and Patti Smith.
Featuring inspiring new music from the “Saltburn” original soundtrack; a killer collab between James Brandon Lewis and the Messthetics; British sax legend John Surman and his quartet from his fresh ECM release; big sky new england vibes courtesty of Evening Sky and Eden Casteel; John Scofield doing the Dead; the deft mastery of pianist Oscar Peterson; some east bay grease served up by Tower of Power; and Dylan and Cash get together with the Nashville cats.
Featuring a tight re-release of a 1980’s Nina Simone joint; Michael Blake’s brilliantly orchestrated 2022 album Dance of the Mystic Bliss; Colorado sax phenom Dom Lalli; Shabaka’s most recent Impulse record; classic piano trio fare from Dean Johnson, Tony Mason, and Erik aka Decades; and modern balladeers Jefferson Hamerand Eamon O’leary aka The Murphy Beds.
Featuring the greasy NYC meets Miami funk of the Scone Cash Players; the elegant piano trio stylings of Bill Mays; a long-running collaborative trio comprised of Ben Allison, Steve Cardenas, and Ted Nash; the king of kings, Ron Miles; new age wonder courtesy of Anoushka Shankar; an Ella Fitzgerald live gem from the Verve vault; drummer/composer/legend Ches Smith; and finally, a piece fo NOLA history, Mr James Booker. 0
Featuring the brilliance of drummer/composer Allison Miller and her newest release; guitar wunderkind Jim Campilongo; brand new music from americana supergroup The High Hawks; Mike McGinnis’ genius ‘+9’ ensemble; intelligent, hipster super-trio jazz courtesy of Harrington, Gustin, and Zahn; live unreleased music from Erik's band recorded at Lunatico in Bedstuy; and finally, the pristine lo-fi magic of L.Dre.
Featuring a plethora of thought-provoking, toe-tapping jams courtesy of Sylvana Estrada and Charlie Hunter, Thelonious Monk, Stereolab, Joe Lovano’s Trio Tapestry, Steven Bernstein’s Diaspora Soul, Wayne Horvitz, Tom Hagerman, 10 Foot Ganja Plant, and a cut from the soundtrack of modern classic Roma.
Featuring the first new single from the Black Crowes in 15 years; a wonderful new cut from the mesmerizing trio of Ben Alison, Steve Cardenas, and Ted Nash; Rhode Island meets NYC as Ocean State; the musical and intellectual powerhouse that is Erin McKeown; fresh, tasty stuff from Jon Santos and his Bay Area band of latin legends; bassist/composer/pianist David Lopato debuting on the show; a dip into the Stax catalog courtesy of mr Floyd Newman; and finally, NYC hiphop legend Rakim.
The final episode of 2023 “special holiday addition” featuring festive contributions new and old from Andy Thorn, Samara Joy, Jacksonport, Frank Locrasto, Carla Thomas, Donny Hathaway, Vince Guaraldi, John Coltrane, Ella Fitzgerald, and of course Frank Sinatra. Happy Holidays to you all!! See you in 2024!!
Featuring the beautiful new music of drummer/composer Allison Miller; an adventurous undertaking by reeds-master Mike McGinnis and his +9 ensemble; the undeniable genius of guitarist Jim Campilongo; and another Bay Area guitar legend, Will Bernard; solo musings from Brooklyn keys wiz Jon Solo; the music of Martin Scorcese’s most recent film by Robbie Robertson; Estonian chamber orchestra Tallinn presents a new recording of master Arvo Part; Erik and banjo legend Andy Thorn from their 2020 duo release; and finally, the one and only Ennio Morricone.
Featuring brand new music from legendary drummer/composer Allison Miller; the stunning pairing of guitar legends Jim Campilongo and Steve Cardenas; BK pianist Danny Fox and his excellent trio; a new lo-fi collab btw Erik and his euro lo-fi crew; haunting melodies courtesy of Sandrayati; NYC iconic songwriter/vocalist/trend-setter Joan As Police Woman; one of the best saxohphonists alive, Michael Blake; and finally, jazz music pillars Louis Stewart and Keith Jarrett.
Featuring a brand new joint from Brooklyn legend Sarah Goldstone: Todd Clouser's vibey Mexico City Experiment; the brilliant instrumental world of Jesse Harris' Cosmo; the unlikely combo of Rokia One and Jacknife Lee; LA guitar wizard Mitchell Long alongside Carrey Frank and Jimmy Branly; BK pianist/songwriter/singer extraordinaire Damon Smith serving up this generation's sound; Freddie Bryant's evocative tribute to the Upper West Side of Manhattan; and the one and only Bobbie Gentry gets FANCY.
A birthday episode kicking off with Steve Bernstein and the late great Henry Butler; a fresh new single from sonic indie darlings Spencer Zahn and Dawn Richards; the debut of Erik’s new record: the piano trio Decades feat. Tony Mason and Dean Johnson; John Scofield’s latest jam; the closing song from Todd Sickafoose’s seminal work Bear Proof; Kwest and Hawkfather bringing us their smooth Colorado mountain sound; Eulipion Corps takes us to outer space on the latest release; and a beautiful Italian-expat sound from songstress Lucia Comnes.
The special 2-hour celebration of #350 is here!!! Featuring an epic playlists of Erik’s major influences and inspirations: classics, family, friends, unexpected twists… this pod has got it all! Enjoy the jams and thanks for supporting the show for 9 years!
Featuring lo-fi goodness courtesy of L.Dre; Jesse Harris’ brilliant instrumental project Cosmo; new Nina Simone music from the Verve vault; fresh stuff from Toronto-based renaissance artist Ruiqi Wang; modern jazz geniuses Harrington, Gustin, and Zahn; two of the greats—Joe Lovano and Marilyn Crispell—and their Trio Tapestry; an unreleased cut from Erik’s “Live at Lunatico” record; and finally, a journey with great Frank Locrasto and Kolumbo into the world of exotica!
Featuring Bay Area legends Amendola vs. Blades; a fresh joint from throwback vocalist Samara Joy; bassist/composer Todd Sickafoose’s latest masterpiece; a symbiotic new duo record from masters Will Bernard and Beth Custer; Toronto super-artist Mingjia; accordion and trumpet magic courtesy of Eric Vloeimans and Will Holshauser; and three icons of soul music: William Bell, Parliament and Prince.
Featuring brand new music from Italian songstress Lucia Comnes; lush string arrangements on Parisian chanteuse Melody Gardot’s latest release; Seattle music legend Wayne Horvitz and his pandemic project; a fresh gem from the Verve vault showcasing Nina Simone live in all her glory; vintage Irish jazz masters Louis Stewart and Noel Kelehan; a cut from the stellar recording of John Coltrane live at the Village Gate in 1961; and lo-fi goodness courtesy of Erik and his Dutch collaborators.
Featuring the fresh single from Todd Sickafoose’s seminal compositional work “Bear Proof”; brand new jams from a new improvising group “Selcouth Quartet”; the wonderful Kavitah Shah and her Cape Verdean sounds; Jesse Harris’ inspired instrumental project Cosmo and their latest release; ECM records’ Wolfgang Muthspiel accompanied by is all-star trio; hot jams from the mod-jazz collective Irreversible Entanglements; Ben T. Rubin and his banger drop” Hustla” from his play-all release Landshark: Crosschatter; and finally, a dreamy collab between Erik and Dutch lo-fi artist Ghosts n Guitars.
Featuring a grip of fresh jams from all-star artists Scone Cash Players, Joan As Police Woman, Sex Mob, The Comet is Coming, Shabaka, and Thor de Force; + a taste of downtown legend Trevor Dunn’s Trio Convulsent, and tribute to the great Ryuichi Sakamoto, the legend that is Meredith Monk, and the one and only, late, great, Ron Miles.
Featuring a fresh new joint from galactic harpist Brandee Younger with Meshell Ndgeocello; modern Cape Verdean sounds from vocalist Kavitah Shah; two unreleased live concerts from two legends, Nina Simone and John Coltrane; and finally, the GZA as he celebrates the 30th anniversary of “Liquid Swords.”
Featuring the brand new single from trombonist/vocalist to the starts Darius Cristian; another fresh beat from the Sex Mob/Scotty Hard collab “The Hard Way”; Harry Styles reinterpreted by Harrington, Gustin, and Zahn; brilliant Parisian chanteuse Melody Gardot; guitarist Todd Clouser and his Mexico City Experiment; visionary NYC artist Brandon Seabrook’s latest release; downtown NYC legend Joan As Policewoman; Irish jazz guitar icon Louis Stewart; and finally, lo-fi symphonic beauty courtesy of L.Dre.
Featuring the latest release from NYC downtown legends Sex Mob (with Scotty Hard); rockstar keyboardist Rachel Eckroth throwing down for us; British composer Isobel Waller-Bridge; modern drumming icon Mark Guiliana; NYC trumpet master and composer Kenny Warren with his quartet; the genius of Erin McKeown; a cut from Erik Deutsch’s 2012 lo-fi psychedelic soul jazz journey, “Demonio Teclado”; one of the baddest that ever was, Earl Hines; and an all-time great, Air.
Featuring a brand new joint from galactic harpist Brandee Younger with Pete Rock; an unreleased cut from the John Coltrane Quartet feat. Eric Dolphy live in 1961; the brilliant reinterpretation of “Harry’s House” from Harrington, Gustin, and Zahn + an ambient solo release from Spencer Zahn on the keys; Freddie Bryant’s tribute to the spirit and soul of Manhattan’s Upper West Side; Todd Clouser and his recent release The Mexico City Experiment; a tribute to Ryuichi Sakamoto curated by Innaritu; and finally, The Beat live at the WOMAD fest in 1982.
Featuring a new jam from NYC saxophone icon Michael Blake; the unique brilliance of a modern master of all things stringed, Brandon Seabrook; a new-school super group featuring Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer, and Shazad Ismaily; a fresh joint from super-talented CDMX songstress Carmen Ruiz; Malian diva Rokia Kone serving it up; NYC/Israeli guitar whiz Dida Pelled continues to push the envelope; the wonderful world of Meredith Monk; and lo-fi legend L.Dre and the innocent beauty of his classical/hip-hop mash-up.
Featuring NYC legend Joan As Policewoman; Nashville rising saxophone star Jake Botts; ensemble improvisation at the highest level on Joe Lovano’s new Trio Tapestry record on ECM; a journey into the world of modern dance composition from boy genius Sufjan Stevens and co.; a murderer’s row of jazz legends including McCoy Tyner, John McLaughlin, Betty Carter, James Booker, and Louis Stewart; rounded out by two Americana treasures, Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan.
Featuring lo-fi goodness from L.Dre; the killer piano stylings of Danny Fox and his latest trio recording; NYC modern composer/drummer/visionary Aaron Siegel vibing on his fresh release; Caribbean/Cuban guitar master Benjamin Lapidus shows us how it’s done; more dynamite from French production duo Montparnasse Musique; the contemporary Indian fusion of Jasdeep Singh Degun; and finally, NYC meets CDMX when Sly5thAve and JSwiss throw down.
Featuring new music from The Mexico City Experiment on Ropeadope; a vibey modern supergroup comprised of Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer, and Shazad Ismaily; trumpet legend Ralph Alessi from his fresh ECM release; Michael Blake’s brilliant new Brazilian fusion ensemble; BK guitar master Simon Kafka and his latest joint featuring Duncan Sheik; the ethereal soundscapes of Eulipion Corps; Ligeti Quartet interpreting composer Meredith Solstice; and finally, Peter Gabriel live and direct from the first WOMAD festival in 1982.
Featuring the haunting sounds of Sandrayati Fay; NYC legend Joan As Police Woman; new directions in classical music from master Sufjan Stevens; California-born NYC transplant Sasha Dobson and her stunning musical skills; Irish legend Louis Stevens from his 1978 solo guitar recording; Brit art-rock modernism from Freddie and the Scenarios; Keith Jarret from his improvisational clavichord solo record The Book of Ways; and finally, the best French export since Tony Parker, the magical soundscapes of Air.
Featuring a new solo track from versatile keyboardist Rachel Eckroth; a fresh jam from BK guitarist Simon Kafka featuring Duncan Sheik; Nashville sax baddass Jake Botts from his debut LP; the world of exotica courtesy of Frank LoCrasto and Kolumbo; power sax jazz from Leap Day Trio; Erik Deutsch and his band live in Queretaro; and finally, the program debut of NYC artist/writer/legend Guy Lesser.
Featuring a brand new Brazilian fusion project from sax genius Michael Blake; a piping hot new record from BK pianist Danny Fox and his trio; a sensitive banger from songwriting whiz Victoria Reed; a slick beat from French production duo Montparnasse Musiqe; Dutch modern composer and renaissance woman Sarah Neutkens; legendary Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto; Miami grease from the Scone Cash Players; and the force of nature that is Meredith Monk.
Featuring the transcendent talent of harpist Brandee Younger; the Mivos Quartet interpreting Steve Reich; genre-bending UK artists Lisa Marie Simmons and Marco Cremaschini; the contemporary Indian fusion of Jasdeep Singh Degun; Brooklyn bad boy trumpeter Kenny Warren; another ECM collab between Jakob Bro and the great Joe Lovano; and two icons, Mr. Roy Ayers and the Nightripper: Dr. John.
Featuring a new jam from Nashville sax master Jake Botts’ debut LP; South African/Congalese production duo Montparnasse Musique dropping some serious knowledge; new ECM sounds from Mette Henriette; fresh stuff from NYC composer/drummer Tomas Fujiwara and his genre bending “Triple Double” ensemble; Rokia Kone & Jacknife Lee showcasing the stellar artistry of 2022’s “Bamanan”; indie darlings Dawn Richard and Spencer Zahn laying down soft pillows of sound; Italian composer Olivia Belli channels the past masters; pianist Jason Crosby takes a stab at one of the deepest Grateful Dead cuts; and finally, UK modern masters The Comet is Coming.
Featuring a seminal new single from indie songstress Victoria Reed; lo-fi Amsterdam jams from gHSTS & gUITARS; the fresh Indian fusion of Jasdeep Singh Degun; British contemporary composer Isobel Waller Bridge; NYC super-jazz-group Leap Day Trio (from the debut live recording); remarkable genre-bending urban fusion from British duo Lisa Marie Simmons and Marco Cremascrini; the new record from Japanese composing icon Ryuichi Sakamoto; the amazing, unparalleled Meredith Monk; NYC saxophonist and minimalist electronic composer Danny Meyer; and finally, Brooklyn guitarist/composer extraordinaire Simon Kafka.
Featuring the mesmerizing sounds of Sandrayati Fay’s new single; Italian pianist Olivia Belli and her timeless compositions; a fresh jam from Brooklyn super duo mmeadows; muti-instrumentalist Jason Crosby in the solo piano setting for the first time in his career; guitar legend Jonathan Goldberger with his trio from a new collaborative release; the beautiful music of musical world traveler Gabriel Gordon; and finally, one of the best in the biz, D’Angelo live in Stockholm.
Featuring a blastoff into 2023 with brand new jams from Thundercat, Benjamin Lackner, and Jane Ira Bloom; another brilliant cut from Dawn Richard and Spencer Zahn; the amazing soundscapes of vibraphonist Will Shore on the Pique-Nique label; Brit jazz-hoppers The Comet is Coming; the force of nature that is Meredith Monk; and finally, the BIG O, Mr. Otis Redding.
Wrapping up ‘22 with the mesmerizing vibes of Bady-Dorzhy Ondar and Shodekeh’s Tuvan/east-coast mash-up; brand new music from Madrid multi-instrumentalist Jose San Martin; Jesse Harris’ brilliant instrumental ensemble Cosmo; a fresh release on the ECM label from Jakob Bro and Joe Lovano; the unmistakable vintage sound of rising star vocalist Samara Joy; ethereal magic created by guitarist/producer Daniel Lanois; a cut from John Scofield’s 1st ever solo record; the brilliance of Oliver Nelson; and finally, summoning the holiday spirits courtesy of the the heavyweight champ himself, John Coltrane.
Featuring a fresh joint from BK super wonder kids mmeadows; the latest single from Victoria Reed’s upcoming LP; music from the mind of longtime NYC area artist Matt Trowbridge; mesmerizing vibraphone work courtesy of Will Shore and Pique-nique Recordings; the NOLA piano ensemble stylings of Extended Trio; a saxophonist with a sound worthy of the ages on the ECM label, Mark Turner; the queen Ella Fitzgerald live at the Hollywood Bowl; and finally, The Black Crowes take a dip into the world of Little Feat.
Featuring a smooth jam from israeli/NYC guitarist singer/songwriter Dida Pelled; Brooklyn trumpeter extraordinaire Kenny Warren and his crushing quartet; the ambient dreamworld created by Spencer Zahn and Dawn Richard; a magical track from a top artist, Anoushka Shankar; Seattle legend Wayne Horvitz with his compadres presenting the Snowghost Sessions; NYC genre-bending chanteuse Leslie Mendelson; and finally two of the greatest: Stan Getz and the purple one, Prince.
Featuring a brand new joint from British hiphop jazzers The Comet is Coming; a fresh duet courtesy of CDMX songstresses Andrea Acosta and Maria Centeno; NYC keyboard legend Marc Cary from his 2021 trio release; a modern aficionado of exotica music, Frank LoCrasto and his latest project Kolumbo. The father of Ethio- jazz Mulatu Astatke with Oz’s own Black Jesus Experience; Colorado jam grass legends legends Leftover Salmon getting after a Conway Twitty jam; and finally, Brazilian legend Milton Nascimento and his frequent collaborator Lo Borges from their 1972 classic.
Featuring brand new joints from two fresh duo projects: Dawn Richard and Spencer Zahn + Sly5th Ave and Swiss; the undeniable propulsive force that is Amendola vs. Blades; a debut single from a new project straight from the mind of British alt/indie/art rocker Freddie Cowans aka Freddie and the Scenarios; NOLA tribute supergroup The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong; the primal beauty of Sara Schoenbeck’s virtuosic bassoon improvisations; a little something from Erik’s debut record, “Fingerprint”; and finally, masters Earl Hines and Ella Fitzgerald reminding us where we came from.
Featuring a killer new joint from the world-best saxophonist Michael Blake; NC triangle galactic fusion from Nicolay and the Hot at Nights; a bright new voice with a classic jazz sound, Samara Joy on the Verve label; the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist Kevin Kendrick, A Big Yes and a Small No; British world jazz master Shabaka; Keith Jarrett’s legendary European quartet from the Nude Ants record; Brazilian guitar wiz-kid Plinio Fernandes; and the one and only, maestra Nina Simone.
Featuring the new single from indie pop time traveller Victoria Reed; a trip down modern exotica lane with Kolumbo; brand new releases on the ECM label from Keith Jarrett, Fred Hersch and Enrico Rava; Erik Satie reimagined and remixed by Henrik Schwarz; Alwyn’s new music in ‘chopped but not slopped’ form; the unique Indian fusion of pianist Charu Suri; and finally, a little something from Dean Martin.
Featuring the retro world soul of the Scone Cash Players from their new Daptone joint; banjo-fusion master Andy Thorn digging into the claw-hammer on Aesop Mountain; a wonderful tribute to Carla Bley from Ben Allison, Steve Cardenas, and Ted Nash; pianist Art Lande interpreting Monk as well as anyone can; NYC songwriter extraordinaire Jesse Harris from his latest release; and finally, the great Miguel Zenon exploring music of the Americas on his latest spectacular release.
Featuring the vintage groove of the Scone Cash Players; Alwyn remixed, mashed, chopped and not slopped; the powerful sound of Columbian diva Xiomara Torres; British jazz visionary Shabaka; young keyboard whiz Julius Rodriguez aka Orange Julius; bass improv legend Trevor Dunn’s latest release on NYC’s Pyroclastic Records; a spacey dream ballad from chanteuse Victoria Reed; and finally, the limited release 1972 cover album from the Black Crowes.
Featuring the calming exotica sounds of Frank LoCrasto’s Kolumbo; Malian maestra Rokia Koné and Jacknife Lee from her solo debut; fresh beasts from Danish guitar hero Thor Madsen; a trip to the magical world of Parisian jazz courtesy of Cyrille Aimee and Michael Valeanu; Drumming improvisational powerhouse Ches Smith; chill out lo fi jams from Moped; LA space funk from Eulipion Corps; performance artist, dancer, musician, composer Alison Clancy’s beautiful sonic landscapes; bass wizard Stephan Crump from his latest solo recording; and finally, Colorado’s Daniel Rodriguez delivers another top-notch neo-folk anthem.
Featuring organ master Adam Scone and his Scone Cash Players; stunning Columbian folklore fusion from artist Xiomara Torres; the latest jam from virtuoso Alwyn; UK hiphop jazz icons The Comet is Coming; NYC hillbilly specialists The Lonesome Prairie Dogs; Mexican drummer/bandleader/composer extraordinaire Antonio Sanchez; an ultra fresh jazz/poetry concept from Catalan-rooted trombonist Miro Henry Sobrer; German piano maestra Julia Husman’s latest release on the ECM label; pianist Russ Kaplan’s mythological journey on Ropeadope; and finally, Erik Satie in electronic form courtesy of Kid Francescoli.
Featuring the first drop single from Victoria Reed’s upcoming album; other-worldly stuff from Alwyn’s brand new EP; exotica expert Frank LoCrasto’s latest brainchild ‘Kolumbo’; fresh beats from Molian chanteuse Rokia Kone w/Jacknife Lee; modern Indian-jazz fusion from the mind of Charu Sure; Brazilian guitar wiz-kid Plinio Fernandes; Sly5thAve and Roberto Verastegui serving up the Agua de Jamaica on their latest collab; guitarist Will Bernard’s new improvising super-quartet; and Mexican genre-bending icon Antonio Sanchez.
Featuring the modern piano stylings of “Orange Julius” Julius Rodriguez; Brooklyn indie pop duo Mmeadows delivering the goods; Shabaka’s latest release of meditative world jazz; saxophone icon Miguel Zenon inspired by Las Americas; the wonderful world of Carla Bley as interpreted by Ben Allison and his trio; a Mexican-American free jazz mashup courtesy of Trio Xolo; the latest Brookyn indie folk joint from Brazos; and finally, another classic from the vault on Verve: Ella Fitzgerald live at the Hollywood Bowl.
Featuring the epic music of Jacksonville drummer Ulysses Owens Jr.; a brand new single from Mexican icon Antonio Sanchez (with Trent Reznor!); the instrumental brainchild of NYC mainstay Jesse Harris; solo musings inspired by Floridian landscapes courtesy of pianist Russ Kaplan; the latest offerings from two guitar masters of different generations, Dida Pelled and John Scofield; exoctica expert Frank LoCrasto; one-of-a-kind Brooklyn singer-songwriter Christina Courtin; and finally, the legend that is Tom Waits.
Featuring the brand new musings of Brooklyn-Israeli guitar wonder Dida Pelled; a thoughtful and beautiful ECM release from saxophonist Oded Tazur; young maestro Julius Rodriguez drops his debut album on Verve; Caleb Wheeler Curtis’ fresh heavy-hitting joint; NOLA’s extended trio weighs in on their latest record; the spirit of Funkadelic is alive and well thanks to Bill Campbell’s collective Breastfist; digging into Erik’s band—live in Colorado a decade ago; a little taste from the score of HBO’s “Lovecraft Country”; and finally, straight from the Mt. Rushmore of piano jazz, Mr. Keith Jarrett.
Feat. the brand new joint from expat legend Todd Clouser (produced by Jesse Harris); avant garde exploration NYC style courtesy of Will Bernard's fresh release; Brooklyn chanteuse Sasha Dobson keeping it real; Paris meets NYC thanks to the drum-less trio Three of a Kind; the stunning sounds of saxophonist Mark Turner from his latest ECM release; Brooklyn meets Valencia (and a saw!) on Gillian Harwin's new record of jazz standards; master Ron Miles in duo with his soul brother Bill Frisell; the amazing Anoushka Shankar; and finally, John Scofield's seminal project UberJam.
Featuring the new single from internationally acclaimed saxophonist Shabaka; the masterful Catalan guitar stylings of Oscar Peñas; Danish six-string wizardry courtesy of Thor Madsen aka Thor de Force; CDMX meets Tejas on Sly5th Ave and Roberto Varestegui’s collab “Agua de Jamaica”; the mesmerizing atmosphere of Jon Solo’s “Naneum” solo project; NJ/NYC sax colossus Tony Malaby and Sabino; NOLA electro-pop duo Say Sway; and finally, two Mount Rushmore nominees: Ella Fitzgerald and Coleman Hawkins.
Featuring the glassy new jams of bassist/keyboardist Spencer Zahn; the debut of a young Brazilian guitar virtuoso, Plinio Fernandes; LA drummer Mark Guiliana and Beat Music; master vocalist Theo Bleckmann from his interpretations of Kate Bush; Parisian reedsman Robby Marshall channels multiple continents on a track from his upcoming release; free jazz pioneer James Blood Ulmer and his collaboration with George Adams, Phalanx; pianist Keith Jarrett serenades us in his home studio on this 1999 release; the retro-electronic pop pride of France, Air; and finally, saxophonist Gene Ammons preaches to the choir.
Featuring the modern funk of Danish guitar hero Thor Madsen; the fresh sounds of NOLA’s Extended Trio; kick-ass Tuvan fusion courtesy of Bady-Dorzhu Ondar and Shodekeh; country/jazz mashed up beautifully by the one and only Ron Miles; drummer/composer Ches Smith and his latest Pyroclastic release; a double-shot of solos from master bassist Stephan Crump and guitar legend John Scofield (his 1st ever solo recording!); and wrapping up with Italian maestro Ennio Morricone + music from HBOs ‘Lovecraft Country’.
Featuring the title track from Agua de Jamaica: the newest production from whiz kids Sly5thAve and Roberto Verastagui; more harp magic-making from rising star Brandee Younger; an unreleased gem from Parisian saxophone genius Robby Marshall; fresh beats from slick keyboardist Juilus Rodriguez; Argentine lounge beats from Aliage Music; brand new music on the ECM label from renowned reedsman Mark Turner + a track from pianist Tord Gustavsen; an unreleased jam from Erik’s quintet live circa 2012; and finally, a timeless classic delivered effortlessly and earnestly by a large green frog.
A heavy dose of SOUL featuring music from the Stax Record label with Rufus Thomas; otherworldly piano ticklings courtesy of the great Earl ‘Fatha’ Hines and NOLA legend Dr. John; a Thelonious Monk double-shot from the maestro himself + one of the finest Monk interpreters, Carmen McRae; a bass master shows off his piano chops when Charles Mingus gets loose on his seminal record “Oh Yeah;” two of the most epically groundbreaking American artists of all time, Parliament and Stevie Wonder; and finally, the one and only (and slightly underrated) Otis Redding.
Featuring the fresh new single from superstar visionary harpist Brandee Younger; the latest joint from Jesse Harris’ instrumental ensemble Cosmo; LA cosmic funk from the mind of Eulipion Corps; totally unique and beautiful music from the late Ron Miles; British pianist Kit Downs and his latest ECM release; Mexican ambient jams from saxophonist/composer Asaph Sanchez; bassoon and guitar duets on the Pyroclastic label between the stunning Sara Schoenbeck and guitar god Nels Cline; and finally, the collab between Shooter Jennings and the one and only Yelawolf.
A tribute to the other-worldly genius of Denver cornetist, composer, bandleader, and educator Ron Miles. He left us last week—he was 58 years old. Ron Miles For Life. RIP.
A very special episode featuring Erik’s new release “La Nuit Blanche”. Featuring his longtime NYC sextet (Tony Mason on drums, Jeff Hill on bass, Avi Bortnick on guitar, Mike Mcginnis on reeds, and Brian Drye on trombone) + special guest Mauro Refosco on percussion, “La Nuit Blanche” is the pianist’s 8th studio album and his 1st release on Ropeadope. Erik’s original compositions evoke his signature fusion of psychedelic soul, classic jazz, sonic exploration, and funky world beat. Kick back and enjoy the ride!
Feat. a fresh new jam from songstress Victoria Reed; two recent releases on the ECM label from trumpeter Avishai Cohen and pianist Kit Downs; guitar wizardry courtesy of Simon Kafka and Dave Harrington (with Jeremy Gustin and Spencer Zahn); one of the most prolific cats alive, Eric Biondo aka Beyondo; and classic joints from The Roots and the purple one… Prince.
Feat. the new title track single from Erik’s upcoming Ropeadope release “La Nuit Blanche”; a slick fresh joint from old pals Sly5thAve and Roberto Verastegui; the latest release from BK piano trio Mostly Other People Do the Killing; drummer/composer Thomas Fujiwara flexes his fresh jams with his killer project Triple Double; the amazing Tuvan fusion of Bady-Dorzhu Ondar and Shodekeh; the beautiful NOW ensemble; and an NYC legend, Norah Jones.
Featuring a fresh slapper from NYC legend Stu Bogie and The Bogie Band feat. Joe Russo; a truly inspired collaboration of Tuvan-fusion between Bady-Dorzhu Ondar and Shodekeh on the EarUp label; a snippet from Jeff Parker’s outstanding offering “Suite for Max Brown”; the musings of pianist Federico Albanese; ambient wizard Spencer Zahn dives deep on “People of the Dawn”; mod-trad-folk from Eamon O’Leary and Jefferson Hamer aka The Murphy Beds; and finally, one the greatest that there ever was, Mr. Oliver Nelson.
Featuring the brand new single from NYC downtown unit COSMO; CDMX piano-playing diva Andrea Acosta; the NOLA all-star collective in tribute to Pops; Brooklyn whiz kids Bridget Kearney and Benjamin Lazar Davis; a jam from the fresh EP from EPCAR; bassist/composing legend Ben Allison; three frenchman that are Three of a Kind; a newly-released live solo concert from bass virtuoso Eberhard Weber; and straight outta Memphis on the Stax label… Albert King.
A special 2-hour milestone episode featuring a retrospectative playlist highlighting fresh and vintage musical reletionships from Erik’s 30-year career… including tracks from Will Bernard, Ches Smith, Victoria Reed, Brad Barr, Devotchka, Gabi Harmann, Simon Kafka, Andrea Acosta, Amendola vs. Blades, Sara Schoenbeck, Sasha Dobson, Art Lande, Liza, and Fat Mama…. plus a little side dish of Rufus Thomas and 10 Foot Ganja Plant. Adelante!!
Featuring the fresh drop from Kinston, NY’s Juka Ren; the spokenword/jazz stylings of UK artist Lisa Marie Simmons; a bilingual offering from saxophonist/vocalist Maria Kim Grand; Brooklyn roots artist Jacksonport feeling the family love; BK string wizard Luca Benedetti from his last trio release; Denver cornet legend Ron Miles; and finally seminal artist Air and Ike Turner and the Kings of Rhythm rounding out the set.
Featuring the brilliant new music of Brooklyn percussionist Daniel Freedman; a rousing tribute to Louis Armstrong called “A Gift to Pops”; legendary drummer Jorge Rossy takes a turn on the mallets on his new ECM release; Ches Smith and We are Break mold musics of the world into a modern NYC package; a tune from the brilliant HBO series “Lovecraft Country”; Italian legend Enrico Rava and his band live in Antwerp; Swedish electro-pop wizards Little Dragon; and finally, sliding it into the dub zone with NYC’s Blanc du Blanc and Doktor White.
Featuring a groundbreaking new single from visionary chanteuse Melanie Charles; Victoria Reed interprets the late Neal Casal on the tribute “Highway Butterfly”; Jesse Harris serenades us with his “Songs Never Sung”; Brooklyn bassoonist Sara Schoenbeck explores fresh territory on her current solo release; pianist Federico Albanese gets vibey as hell; a little taste of Elvin Jones’ mastery from the excellent Impulse Records release ‘John Coltrane: Live in Seattle 1965”; and finally, master human Art Lande takes us on a journey into the mesmerizing world of Thelonious Monk.
Featuring a hot new bop from Brooklyn indie pop duo Mmeadows; NYC fiddle diva Katie Jacoby pays homage to Ozzy and Sabbath with her fresh single; bassist/composer extraordinaire Ben Allison features his double-guitar quartet beautifully on his latest album “Moments Inside;” pianist Craig Taborn’s masterful improvisational skillset is on full display on ECM records; NYC-based/German-born saxophonist/composer Charlotte Greve debuts with her epic composition “Sediments We Move” from New Amsterdam Records; CDMX saxophonist Asaph Sanchez takes his new jams into the ethereal zone on “Renassaince;” Jefferson Hamer and Eamon O’Leary AKA The Murphy beds spin a beautiful yarn on their mesmerizing current release; and finally, Johnny Vidacovich, NOLA drumming legend, breaks it down for us with “Banks Street.”
Featuring a brand new jam from NYC string wizard Simon Kafka; another just-dropped bop from Andy Thorn (in tribute to Mac Miller); jazz duets from two titans on the scene—Jane Ira Bloom and Allison Miller; the ambient piano stylings of Mr. Jon Solo aka Naneum; South Beach organ wiz Adam Scone; the intergalactic groove of Eulipion Corps; Harrington, Gustin, and Zahn bringing their modern downtown vibes; chanteuse Victoria Reed from 2020’s Aqua Madre; and finally, the queen of it all, Ms Ella Fitzgerald live from Berlin in 1962.
Featuring a brand new joint from intergalactic harpist extraordinaire Brandee Younger; a tribute to Satchmo aka Louis Armstrong feat. Nicholas Payton, Wycliffe Gordon, and Common; Parisian chanteuse Gabi Hartman’s fresh single; Brooklyn drumming maestro Daniel Freedman and his unique world beat sound; the amazing and talented Sasha Dobson dipping into her jazz roots; Colorado front-range indie darlings Lapcat; NYC downtown saxophone mainstay Avram Fefer featuring Marc Ribot; and the wonderfully talented Bay Area artist Destani Wolf and her just-dropped single.
Folks, it’s long-overdue, but it has finally arrived: The Art Lande Episode!! Featuring ALL THINGS ART including compositions, piano stylings, drumming, and spoken word from the ECM years + his extensive Colorado and Bay Area-based collabs from the 21st century. Including wonderful musical contributions from Gary Peacock, Mark Isham, Elliot Zigmund, Bruce Williamson, Khabu, Shane Endsley, Erik Jakabson, Emily Takahashi, Tim Wendel, Otis Lande, Doug Anderson, Peter Barshay, Alan Hall, Carl Shultz, Anisha Rush, Bill McCrossen. Erik Deutsch, and many more… Sit back and enjoy the wild ride from this one-in-a-million creative force of nature!!
Featuring a brand new collab between two titans of the jazz world—Allison Miller and Jane Ira Bloom; the freshest single from indie legend Erin McKeown’s new LP “Kiss Off Kiss; vibemaster Daniel Lanois digs into the world of ambient soundscapes; cutting edge drum/vocal baddass Alwyn Robinson and his stripped-down recording “Bare”; the title track off Sly5thAve’s 2020 insta-classic “What It Is”; the magical sonic realm that is NYC’s Junk Magic; and finally, the jazz icon of GDL, “La Leyenda” Sara Valenzuela and one of her recent joints.
Featuring a fresh new world-groove cut from NYC drummer/composer extraordinaire Daniel Freedman; the brand new single from an epic jazz diva, Sasha Dobson (with a little help from Norah Jones); a dip into the Impulse Records vault uncovers the John Coltrane Quartet live in Seattle 1965; keyboard-crusher Rachel Eckroth’s new jam; France/NYC/NOLA chanteuse Cyrille Aimee; ambient exploration from synth wizard Lisa Bella Donna; the tasty Parisian concoction that is Three of a Kind; Colorado meets Swiss Germany aka Hawkfather & Kwest; and finally, the psychedelic SoCal spaceship also known as Eulipion Corps
Featuring a potpourri of fresh and vintage jams kicked off with the legendary Bobby Womack; epic stuff from guitar wiz Robbie Seahag; one of the brightest musical minds of our generation and her new bop, Erin McKeown; slightly under appreciated piano master Ahmad Jamal; the magical world of exotic folk that is Arooj Aftab; NYC ivory tickler extraordinaire Danny Fox; 3 visionary artists on the ECM label: Vijay Iyer, Linda May Han Oh, and Tyshawn Sorey; and finally straight from the streets of Memphis, TN… the one and only Willam Bell.
Featuring a hot new track on a fresh release from jazz/pop keyboard wiz Rachel Eckroth; psychedelic space funk from LA-based Eulipion Corps; master drummer Ches Smith’s Haitian/NYC experimental cultural mashup on Pyroclastic Records; the other-worldy improv of European pianist Nik Bartsch; brothers Nicki and Patrick Adams on their most recent recording; and the king of Ethiopian jazz Mulatu Astatke with Melbourne’s own Black Jesus Experience.
Featuring a brand new jam from NYC guitar hero Simon Kafka and a slightly vintage jam from NYC guitar hero Robbie Seahag Mangano; stunning unreleased material on Impulse Records from the legend that is Alice Coltrane; France and NYC collide inside the new trio “Three of a Kind” feat. guitarist Michael Valeanu; Swiss/Colorado hippie chillout undrground beats from the legendary Hawkfather and Kwest; bass colossus Marc Johnson takes us on a solo exploration from his new record “Overpass”; keyboard great Marc Cary lighting it up on his upcoming release “Life Lessons”; Guadalajara songstress Valentina Gonzalez and her multi-culti art pop; Dev Hynes digging into the soundscapes on his soundtrack for the film “Mainstream”; and finally, BK lady-rockers extraordinaire Desert Sharks and their brand new cover of the indie classic “Voices Carry.”
Featuring the debut of Erik’s new single “Shape of a Monster” featuring Jeff Coffin, Mauro Refosco, and Leftover Salmon; a cut from a groundbreaking new conceptual record by brothers Nick and Patrick Adams; NYC/LA drumming star Mark Guiliana; UK dj legend Nightmares on Wax; and a visit to the Hall of Fame courtesy of Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald, Roberta Flack, and Mr. Marvin Gaye.
Featuring an all-star lineup of jams from a variety of legends including NC bad boys The Hot at Nights; Denver’s golden child of jazz Ron Miles; Guadalajara songstress Valentina Gonzalez; Erik’s Live at Lunatico 2020 release featuring his NYC sextet; and all-time greats Air, Gorrillaz, Erykah Badu, and Ike Turner and the Kings of Rhythm.
Featuring a mesmerizing track from super-talent Devonte Hynes’ latest film score; a fresh release of a vintage recording from other-worldly genius Alice Coltrane; percussive super group Jomoro with a new single showcasing the enchanting vocalist Sharon Von Etten; cutting edge British hiphop-jazzers Sons of Kemet; another track from Pakastani/NYC songstress Arooj Aftab’s excellent record ‘Vulture Prince’; the amazing Leslie Mendelson from her kick ass 2020 record ‘If You Can’t Say Anything Nice’; music from Erik’s 2018 release 'Falling Flowers'; and the one and only Stan Getz live at the Village Gate in 1961 .
Featuring a brand new joint from NYC guitarist extraordinaire Simon Kafka; the ground-breaking fusion of Hatian Vodou and modern improv from visionary drummer Ches Smith; shooting star Jon Batiste and his fresh release; chanteuse Cyrille Aimee from her wonderful duo project with Michael Valeanu; NOLA piano maestro Oscar Rossignoli from his latest solo record; and 2 live cuts from the vault—Charlie Hunter Trio at The Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis and the Erik Deutsch Band live in Denver at Dazzle.
Featuring a fresh collab between bassist Andrew Altman and multi-instrumentalist Kevin Kendrick; a groundbreaking new project from visionary drummer Ches Smith on Pyroclastic Records; Brooklyn mod-gypsy jazzers Showdown Kids; 2 long-time NYC mainstays: drummer Allison Miller and trombonist Brian Drye from their latest releases; vibing with the Lovecraft Country soundtrack; and finally a summertime jam from fiesta-masters Timothy Brownie + the Argentine/Mexican collab ‘The Poor Man’s Atomic Bomb’.
Featuring a bucket of new releases from NYC legends and beyond: the brand new Vijay Iyer joint on ECM; chanteuse Cyrille Aimee’s fresh duo release with guitarist Michael Valeanu; banjo-thrash from Brandon Seabrook and Three-Layer Cake; NYC keyboard icon Marc Cary’s latest unreleased jam; NC funkster Daron’s latest single with a little help from Charlie Hunter; the just-dropped duo project JOMORO from percussion wiz kids Mauro Refusco and Joey Waronker; an excellent new cut from Swiss pianist Nik Bartsch on the ECM label; bassist, vocalist, and mariscos-lover Karina Rykman’s new party banger; and a beautiful song from drummer/vocalist Alwyn Robinson on Leftover Salmon’s new LP.
Featuring a fresh beat from UK hip-hop jazzers Sons of Kemet; the haunting melodic genius of Arooj Aftab; BK keyboard wizards Adam Scone and Jon Solo on their respective solo projects; and a grip of legends: Vince Guaraldi & Bola Sete, Rufus Thomas, Ennio Morricone, Roberta Flack, and the one and only Roy Ayers.
Featuring a fresh single from Victoria Reed on the Devil in the Woods record label; the modern jazzy sounds of pianist/vocalist Rachel Eckroth; electronic rock exploration from LA’s Euliopion Corps; Anoushka Shankar’s explores uncharted territory on her excellent new release; a saxophone summit starring greats Jeff Coffin and Derek Brown on the Ear Up record label; brand new earth-shattering shredness from banjo maestro Brandon Seabrook and his project Three-Layer Cake; the Bay Area meets CT on the smooth sounds of Moped’s saxy new remix joint; and the great Mark Guiliana’s Beat Music.
Featuring a brand new drop from NYC trombone legend Brian Drye on Open Stream Music; Cuban/BK fusion from Grupo Los Santos: one of the great songwriter/producers of our time—Jesse Harris from his latest release; the ethereal magic conjured by Craig Taborn and Junk Magic; Brooklyn indie darling Christina Courtin; the sound downtown from the Analog Players Society and Ben Rubin; and finally, organ maestro Adam Scone and his extremely legit Scone Cash Players.
Featuring a vibey new jam from outstanding Pakistani/NYC musician Arooj After; a recently-released work by Argentine composer Francisco del Pino; Brooklyn genius kids Bridget Kearney and Benjamin Lazar Davis; a remix of Brassie by Rench; a slick cut from East Village legends Brazilian Girls; badass NYC collective the Analog Players Society and their most recent release; and a trio of legends: Charles Earland, Ella Fitzgerald, and the one and only Mac Rebanach aka Dr. John.
Featuring a fresh slapper from BK multi-instrumentalist Casual Male; the smooth sound of Norah Jones’ most recent release; TEXAS/BK/CDMX baddass Sly5th Ave; shimmering shapes from master pianist Shai Maestro on ECM; Black Jesus Experience with the Ethiopian legend Mulatu Astatke; more modern jazz exploration from clarinetist extraordinaire Ben Goldberg; Spencer Zahn’s sea of bass atmosphere on “When We Were Brand New;” the sonic genius of Craig Taborn’s Junk Magic; Mr. Eric Beyondo, a legendarily prolific NYC cat; an original tune from my 2020 release with Andy Thorn (and a tribute to Alwyn Robinson) “Pilgrim of Flatbush”; and finally, the pride of Stax Records, Booker T and the MGs.
Featuring a tasty blend of timeless legends and fresh creators highlighted by classic tracks from Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Bill Evans & Jim Hall, Joni Mitchell, and Jimmy Reed; and showcasing a new single from Brooklyn drummer/vocalist Jason Ewald; a track from HBO’s “Lovecraft Country” by Julian Sung Joo; the psychedelic exploration of LA’s Eulipion Corps; the dub stylings of NYC from Blanc du Blanc; the outer-space gospel stylings of Seven; and finally, Erik’s vintage piano trio featuring maestro sensai Art Lande on drums, Triangle.
Featuring the piano brilliance of Shai Maestro from his just-dropped ECM quartet record; the deep sounds of Brooklyn diva Raia Was showcased on her latest single; whimsical piano musings from baddass Jon Solo aka Naneum; the amazing Analog Players Society produced by and featuring Benny ‘Cha Cha’ Rubin; another single from BK producer Lorenzo Wolf’s passion project in tribute to the enigmatic songstress Judy Sill; Brooklyn guitarist extraordinaire Luca Benedetti and his trio featuring Tony Scherr and Tony Mason; the formidable Craig Taborn and his vibey unit Junk Magic on Pyroclastic Records; an ethereal western soundscape that is Floratone; and finally, the most ahead-of-it's-time band of ALL TIME, Funkadelic.
Featuring a brand new banger from Brooklyn’s mmeadows (remixed by Kiwi super diva Kimbra); NOLA avant garde from drummer/composer/keyboardist Simon Lott and Context Killer; a trip to the tropics courtesy of keyboard wizard Frank LoCrasto; two of my mentors and fav peeps, master Charlie Hunter and genius Erin McKeown; CDMX artistry at it’s finest from Todd Clouser and Emmanuel Chopis; and finally paying homage to the great Sharon Jones, powerhouse Freddie King, and the recently departed piano legend of my entire lifetime, Armando Anthony “Chick” Corea.
Featuring fresh jams from the new-grass-fuse-folk pride of NC, maestro Jon Stickley and his Trio; saxophone legend Jeff Coffin from his latest duo release with Derek Brown on his Ear Up label; ultra-legit-just-dropped Brooklyn dub music from Blanc du Blanc with legend Mr Lee Scratch Perry on the faders; composer/bassist extraordinaire Todd Sickafoose; a new ECM release featuring sax great Joe Lovano alongside Marilyn Crispell and Carmen Castaldi; Joshua Rodman's reboot of his classic 90’s quartet “Round Again”; moody indie guitar genius Jeff Parker; and finally, the one and only Earl Fatha Hines live in 1972.
Featuring fresh jams from Brooklyn maestros Theo Bleckmann (with the Westerlies) and Lorenzo Wolff (featuring Grace McClean); maestro Jason Moran shining in collaboration with the uber hip double-sax quartet Walking Distance; brand new music from gigantic pop performance and production icons Pino Palladino and Blake Mills; west coast organ master Wil Blades; Italian film music icon Ennio Morricone; Denver coronet and compositional visionary Ron Miles; the one and only Bjork; and music from Victoria Reed’s Aqua Madre and my 2014 release Outlaw Jazz.
Featuring a brand new slapper from prolific Bushwick producer Lorenzo Wolff’s Judy Sill tribute album; a fresh live joni mitchell joint from Canadian songstress/pianist Laila Biali and her trio; downtown NYC legends Jane Ira Bloom and Mark Helias bouncing ideas around on their current duo recording; jazz piano legends Vince Guaraldi, Ahmad Jamal, and Thelonious Monk dropping knowledge on the modern generation; and finally the jewel of Memphis, Stax Records, and one of their signature artists—Mr. William Bell.
Featuring fresh beats from organ savant Adam Scone and the Scone Cash Players on DapTone Records; the solo trumpet explorations of NYC staple Kenny Warren; the NOLA avant garde scene represented by drummer/composer/keyboardist Simon Lott; Bay Area drumming legend Scott Amendola from his early 2000’s classic “Believe”; BK/TX artist-producer Ybanez; and a new sound in UK hip-hop-jazz, The Comet is Coming.
Ho Ho Ho!!! Here we are—last episode of the year—268 deep… and what a great year it was (for music on the radio specifically :). This year’s holiday episode features new offerings from Canadian pianist/singer/songwriter extraordinaire Laila Biali; Brooklyn psych keyboard pioneer Frank LoCrasto; NYC string magician Jon Graboff (via Santa Fe); a fresh xmas recording direct from Mexico City by Victoria Reed and Erik Deutsch; + an anti-holiday anthem from the brightest star in western Mass, Erin McKeown; and finally, a smattering of legends: Donny Hathaway, Vince Guaraldi, Counting Crows, and the chairman himself, FRANK. Happy Holidays everyone! See you in ‘21!!
Featuring a slinky new jam from organ maestro Adam Scone and the Scone Cash Players on Daptone Records; a beautiful single from BK pianist/songrwriter Damon Smith; more music from Deutsch & Thorn’s fresh release “Tangled Sea”; another cut from icon Norah Jones’ 2020 release “Pick Me Up Off the Floor”; Harrington, Gustin, and Zahn’s brand of modern hipster jazz on “Tura Lura”; Congolese pianist/bandleader Tyson Meya; prolific film score legend Terence Blanchard; outer space jams from Michael Rocketship (interpreting Ben Goldberg); and finally, Earl “Fatha” Hines live at Dinkler’s Motor Inn in Syracuse—1973.
Featuring the fresh releasef “Tangled Sea” by Deutsch & Thorn (w/special guest Victoria Reed); haunting stuff from the “Lovecraft Country” soundtrack showcasing my old friend Alice Smith; a creatively imagined cover of Nancy Sinatra from drummer/vocalist Alwyn Robinson; CO pianist Adam Bodine shows off his orchestration skills on his latest release “scenes of changery”; the wonderful Allison Miller and her long-running ensemble Boom Tic Boom; the pride of Raleigh, NC… the Hot at Nights; CDMX super couple Jenny Beaujean and Benjamin Garcia; and finally, a couple of old friends from the Island of Staten, Miss Patty and Mr. V.
Featuring fresh beats from my Bay Area boys Scott Amendola and Wil Blades; a new bop from Brooklyn indie legend Beyondo; vibey stuff from NYC composer/bassist/bandleader extraordinaire Ben Allison’s guitar-based quartet; the brand new single from underground BK sensation Casual Male aka Tim Lappin; an unreleased track from the Charlie Hunter Trio in 2008 at World Cafe Live; jazz legends Carmen McRae + the MJQ; the pride of France, Air; and finally my mentor, brother, and baseball guru: the great Art Lande.
Featuring NYC/Bay Area guitar hero Will Bernard’s latest recording; heady jams from indie geniuses Bridget Kearny and Benjamin Lazar Davis; the downtown sounds of Analog Players Society featuring Amon Drum; Rockaway songstress extraordinaire Sasha Dobson; the uplifting sonic world of sitarist Anoushka Shankar; Walking Distance with one of the most gifted pianists alive, Jason Moran; drummer/composer/guru Ted Poor; CDMX hipsters JAB & Jenny Beaujean; and finally, the latest (and perhaps final) recording from arguably the finest living master, Keith Jarrett.
Featuring a rad bop from BK legends Jordan McClean and Zach O’Brien; a swinger from Mike McGinnis’ large ensemble showcasing the talents of iconic trombonist Brian Drye; a a Texas/Brooklyn mashup on the EP from Ybanez; another beautiful release from modern piano master Fred Hersch; Flatbush meets CDMX on saxophonist/producer Sly5thAve’s fresh jams; unreleased music from film score giant Ennio Morricone; another dip into the urban soundscape of NOLA’s Tank and the Bangers; a cut from the epic new Ella Fitzgerald release on Verve; and finally side B from my recent release with Spencer Zahn, ‘Chrsanthemum’.
Featuring a variety pack of jams produced by NYC bassist Ben “ benny cha cha” Rubin including the Analog Players Soctiety (with Amon Drum), Walking Distance feat. Jason Moran, and a fresh cut from NYC sax legend Donny McCaslin; the title track from my Pique-nique Records 7” release with Spencer Zahn “Chysanthemum”; a brand new single from pop diva KAYE; Theo Bleckmann’s latest collab with a modern brass ensemble called The Westerlies; a selection from emerging artist Caroline Kuhn’s latest release; the outer-galactic vision of Eulipion Corps; Seattle indie maestra Rae Isla; a solo piano and vocal prayer from Victoria Reed; and France’s greatest non-dairy export, AIR.
Featuring a brand new drop from NYC rising star Karina Rykman; Flatbush meets CDMX (by way of Austin) on Sly5thAve’s epic new record; the uplifting sounds of Congolese pianist Tyson Meya; Toronto superstar piano/vocalist Laila Biali chanelling Joni Mitchell; GDL music legend Sara Valenzuela’s super fresh release; another track from Spencer Zahn’s 2020 modern jazz masterpiece ‘Sunday Painter’; Joshua Redman’s 2020 quartet reboot (of his 90’s classic); and finally, upstate reggae masters 10 Foot Ganja Plant.
Featuring a fresh cut from CDMX indie maestro Salvador y El Unicorn; NOLA swamp-hoppers Tank and da Bangas; NYC avant garde legends Bobby Previte + Jamie Saft w/guitar icon Nels Cline; Brooklyn indie songstress Raia Was; Travis Laplante’s new collab with modern piano/percussion innovators Yarn/Wire on New Amsterdam Records; another track from drummer/composter Billy Martin’s fantastic ‘20 record ‘Guilty’; and the one and only Nora Jones from this year’s ‘Pick Me Up Off The Floor’.
Featuring brand new jams from Brooklyn one-man-band Andrew Fox; a killer new west coast collaboration between guitarist Marcel Camargo and vocalist Destani Wolf; a fresh release on Decca from jazz diva Melody Gardot; a stunning new gem on Impulse showcasing the Thelonious Monk Quartet live at Palo Alto HS in ‘68; the first single from pianist Dave Brubeck’s final recording (solo piano lullabies); the latest Ella Fitzgerald release on Verve rom 1962 live in Berlin; another track from Frank LoCrasto’s modern classic “Lost Dispatch”; and finally bonafide legends of Memphis and ‘Strong Island’, the Mar-Keys and De La Soul.
Featuring a fresh single from other-worldly talented Flatbush drummer/vocalist Alwyn Robinson; an evocative ballad from Colorado saxophonist Dominic Lalli’s Bluebird Quintet; a mesmerizing world of ambience created on Brooklyn bassist Josh Werner’s new jam; Seattle songstress extraordinaire Rae Isla; killer tunes from CDMX locales JAB & Jenny Beaujean; + DC’s Theivery Corporation, Nick Drake, and the one and only Earl “Fatha” Hines live in 1972.
Featuring a piping hot new jam from NYC rising star multi-instrumentalist Karina Rykman; a fresh jam from Seattle-based indie songstress Rae Isla; the latest single from bassist/synth maestro Spencer Zahn; outer space jams from underground tour de force Eulipion Corps; a lost recording from Brooklyn chanteuse Sunny Ozell; pianist Russ Lossing’s modern song cycle based on the poems of zen buddhist monks; another jam from NOLA new-wave pop duo Say Sway; Melbourne’s Black Jesus Experience in collaboration with the father of Ethiopian jazz, Mulatu Astatke; and a live recording from the Erik Deutsch Band on tour in 2012.
Featuring a freshly dropped jam from Brooklyn artist So Brown; Norah Jones’ 2020 Blue Note release feat. Jesse Murphy and Brian Blade; Chicago indie guitar legend Jeff Parker; longtime duo collaborators pianist Wayne Horvitz and bassoonist Sara Schoenbeck; this year's reboot/reunion of Joshua Redman’s famed 90’s quartet feat. Mehldau, McBride, and Blade; cutting edge serialist modernism from NYC artist Michi Wiancko on the New Amsterdam label; a brand new single on the Verve label from Diana Krall; the one-eyed pride of NOLA aka the Bayou Maharaja, James Booker; and the legendary institution that is Black Uhuru.
Featuring a blazing hot new jam from Brooklyn indie legend Beyondo; a deep groove from rising star and Colorado songstress Willa Emmitt; percussionist extraordinaire Billy Martin with longtime collaborator Marc Ribot; pop/jazz craftsman Jesse Harris; pianist Aaron Parks from his latest Ropeadope release; a lost Ella Fitzgerald recording from 1962; Berkelee clarinetist/composer Ben Goldber’s ongoing plague diary; and the mad, melancholy, creative genius that is Tom Waits.
Featuring epic grooves from the king of ethno-jazz Mulatu Astatke in collaboration with Melbourne’s Black Jesus Experience; a fresh new release from Colorado banjoist/songbird Sydney Clapp; a lion of the trumpet and a film score icon, Terence Blanchard from Spike Lee’s latest joint; Mexican indie crooner Nunca Rodrigo; drummer/composer extraordinaire Ted Poor; France’s lounge electro pop icons Air; and the one and only Earl “Fatha” Hines live from Syracuse, NY in 1972.
Featuring brand new music from composer/bassist Spencer Zahn; another hot track from legendary soul diva Betty Lavette; a brand new jam from Timothy Brownie feat. the one and only Celia Cruz; percussionist Billy Martin’s excellent 2020 recording GUILTY; pianist Aaron Parks’ thick vibes from his latest Ropeadope record; Mexican songstress Silvana Estrada with the great Charlie Hunter; a cut from celebrated guitarist Nir Felder’s sophomore release; Brooklyn guitar wiz Simon Kafka and the Big Hands Rhythm and Blues Band; and finally Victoria Reed with a message about love and healing.
A special episode dedicated to the longest-serving political prisoner in the world: Native American Indian activist Leonard Peltier. Inspired by the new podcast Leonard: Political Prisoner and from Erik’s own interest and studies on the subject, this week’s collection of music focuses on artists inspired by traditional and indigenous musics of the Americas. From the north, we’ll go on a journey with activist Lyla June, jazz saxaphone master Jim Pepper, Oscar-winning composer Buffy Sainte-Marie, rock legend Robbie Robertson, and New Orleans Mardi Gras Indian music from the 79ers Gang and the Wild Tchoupitoulas. Heading down to Mexico, we’ll hear Sylvana Estrada— a modern jazz and folk artist with traditional roots; Fuimos Venado—a contemporary band from Tijuana with deep roots in native folklore and healing (produced by Todd Clouser); and finally, the Mexican marimba legend of Chiapas, Zeferino Nandayapa. FREE LEONARD PELTIER!!
Featuring a brand new release from Colorado dubstep/jazz saxophone maestro Dom Lalli; the highly anticipated sophomore release for NYC guitar virtuoso Nir Felder (on Ropeadope records); modern composer/visionary Jacob Cooper’s stunning new work of art featuring Theo Bleckmann and Jodie Landau; drummer extraordinaire Mark Guiliana and BEAT MUSIC; new music on the ECM label from Polish pianist Marcin Wasilewski and his trio (featuring Joe Lovano!); drummer/vocalist Alwyn Robinson from the solo recording ‘Bare’ straight outta Flatbush; and one of the most moving pop/jazz recordings in history, Milton Nasciemento and Lo Borges ‘Cluba de Esquina’.
A special two-hour celebration of our 250th episode featuring highlights from Erik’s discography plus selections from the most influential collaborators spanning his 25-year career including Charlie Hunter, Art Lande, Ron Miles, Fat Mama, Sonya Vallet, Theo Bleckmann, Todd Sickafoose, Scott Amendola, Norah Jones, Jim Campilongo, Shooter Jennings, Leftover Salmon, Spencer Zahn, Citizen Cope, and Victoria Reed.
Featuring a baddass super deep crew and their fresh new releases beginning with NOLA’s indie duo Say Sway; Brooklyn songstress Sasha Dobson’s new EP produced by Don Was; family matters are worked out on brothers Damon and Brendan Smith’s 1st release together; axeman Luca Benedetti backed by one of the finest rhythm sections in the biz: Tony Mason and Tony Scherr; Alwyn Robinson’s slick new drum/vocal solo record; Mike McGinnis’ latest clarinet trio release on his new label Open Stream Music; Aussie songbird Frally Hines’ beautiful NYC-made record; and soul jazz legends Ahmad Jamal and Ike Turner.
Featuring a hot stack of new releases including jazz guitar giant John Scofield w/Steve Swallow, latin piano maestro Arturo O’Farrill, the late-great saxophone ninja Jimmy Heath, and soul diva Betty LaVette; fresh new beats from Copenhagen’s School of X; East Village groovers Avi Bortnick, Jesse Murphy, Aaron Johnson, and co. recorded live at NuBlu 151 in NYC; a brand new lost recording from the Thelonious Monk Quartet in Palo Alto in 1968; and one of the grooviest East Bay cats out there, Mr. Raphael Saadiq.
Featuring another collection of seminal Black artists as we at BK&B stand committed to the Black Lives Matter movement and fundamental change and reform in the USA (and worldwide). Kicking things off with the Motown sound of Martha Reeves and the Vandellas; NYC meets Liverpool on The Grey Album from Jay-Z and Danger Mouse; a musical force of nature known as Freddie King; the most underrated American composer, Thelonious Monk (with John Coltrane at his side); other-worldly musical genius Me’Shell Ndegeocello; a different side of a golden-voiced civil rights activist, Sam Cooke; blues songwriting icon Jimmy Reed; a shining light of clarity from Stevie Wonder; and the pride of Strong Island, telling it like it is…. De La Soul.
Featuring brand a new jam by electro-pop diva L1zy in collaboration with Tracktribe and Songaide (to fight world hunger during Covid 19); a fresh EP from wizards Borham Lee and Eric Benny Bloom (commissioned by a Sonoma winery); a magical track from Todd Sickafoose’s seminal release Tiny Resistors; a cut off of cornetist Kirk Knuffke’s high-end blowing session Chorale; saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa’s mind-bending rhythms and melodies on Agrima; the sound of DC’s legendary 18th St. Lounge courtesy of Federico Aubele; and finally an uplifting song for this moment from an important voice in the American history of civil rights, Nina Simone.
Featuring a brand new banger from NYC pop duo Gracie and Rachel; modern jazz power trio explorations from Harrington, Gustin, and Zahn; brand new music from Italian double bassist Luca Dalpozzo; Brooklyn songstress extraordinaire Raia Was; CDMX crooner Nunca Rodrigo; Mike McGinnis’ new trio of clarinet-led cool jazz; the cutting edge of Korean modern saxophone courtesy of Sungjae Son; prolific pop diva Monika Heidemann; and classic cuts out of Memphis via Stax Records from Mable John and Booker T and the MGs.
Featuring a blazing hot new single from KAYE produced by guitar wizard Kirk Schoenherr; another stunning track from Leslie Mendelson’s 2020 release; fiddling pop sensation Katie Jacoby from her self-titled debut EP; Allison Miller’s brilliant ensemble Boom Tic Boom from 2019’s “Glitter Wolf”; sounds of Bedstuy from Erik Deutsch’s new release “Live at LunÁtico’’; the pride of the Raleigh triangle “The Hot at Nights”; vibey European jazz from Beyond the Seasons; Colorado icons of magical gypsy rock Devotchka; and finally rounding things out with legends Ike Turner, Vince Guaraldi and Bola Sete, and throwback brit pop sensations Belle and Sebastien.
Featuring a hot new track from Bridget Kearny and Benjamin Lazar Davis; a live cut from Erik Deutsch’s 5/1/20 release ‘Live from LunÁtico’; a beautiful new song from musical master Teddy Thompson; atmospheric wizardry from Stu Bogie, Dave Harrington, and Phil Weinrobe aka Night Sax; Brooklyn pianist/vocalist Damon Smith’s fresh-off-the-press jam; Victoria’s Reed’s latest single ‘Life 2 Be Adored’; genius interpretations of West Side Story from Ben Allison, Steve Cardenas, and Ted Nash; Argentine diva Gabriela Anders; and the one and only FUNKADELIC.
Featuring another mesmerizing musical journey courtesy of a gang of NYC cats: Allison Miller, Ben Allison, Steve Cardenas, Ted Nash, Sunny Ozell, Theo Bleckmann, and Christina Courtin; NYC turned Austin diva extraordinaire Kat Edmonson; update reggae institution 10 Foot Ganja Plant; Stax Records screamer Ruby Johnson; Raleigh, NC Triangle all-stars The Hot At Nights; and quite possible the best supergroup rock ‘n roll band of all time, Fleetwood Mac.
Featuring a fresh-off-the-press-brand-spanking-new jam from hell’s house string maestro Brandon Seabrook, beautiful new music from Brooklyn songstress Leslie Mendelson, and the latest single from Mexico City diva Victoria Reed; beautiful new film score work by legendary Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto; Brooklyn legends Tony mason and Tony Scherr backing up another timeless string master, Luca Benedetti; the one and only Milton Nascimento; + a Stax Records deep cut from the Mad Lads, early 2000’s DJ glory from Madlib, and Mr.. Leanard Cohen.
Featuring a brand new release from songstress extraordinaire Victoria Reed; a brilliant new track from Brooklyn multi-instrumentalist Sarah Goldstone; a unique collaboration between US and Haitian musicians (conceived by Jackson Browne): Artists for Peace and Justice; fresh ECM music from one of the most underrated musicians of our generation, Carla Bley (with Steve Swallow and Andy Sheppard); a crushing new ensemble led by Israeli trumpeter Avishai Cohen; Brooklyn resident Christina Courtin’s stunning latest release “Situation Station”; more new ECM music from pianist Wolfgang Muthspiel; and finally another single from Nina Simone’s lost record from 1981.
Featuring killing new music from Bay Area amigos Scott Amendola and Wil Blades, fantastic trio work from Brooklyn’s Danny Fox, a hot new single from Denver musical tour-de-force Kim Dawson, new world-jazz from old Boulder collaborator and guitarist/composer extraordinaire Bill Kopper, two stellar tracks from legit NYC cats Jesse Harris and Mike McGinnis, Drew Emmitt’s tribute to Col. Bruce Hampton, and the first single from the Dixie Chicks’ new album.
Featuring an all-vocalist almost-all-Brooklyn collection of piping hot new releases with a few classics sprinkled about. Brand new records from Sunny Ozell, Mmeadows, Andy Frasco and the U.N. and Jonah Smith; one of the best records of 2019 from vocalist/violinst/compsoer extraordinaire Christina Courtin; a brand new re-release of a rare 1982 Nina Simone live recording on the Verve label; Ryan Scott’s one-man-band triumph “A Freak Grows in Brooklyn”; the incredibly talented young actress/musician Maya Hawke (produced by Jesse Harris); old friends Alice Smith and Greg Humphreys: and finally the all-female Brooklyn rock outfit Desert Sharks.
Featuring a variety pack of music from master vocalist Theo Bleckmann and keyboardist Erik Deutsch in anticipation of their upcoming duo tour in Mexico. Selections include interpretations of Kate Bush, the Beatles, and Pink + plus original selections from Erik’s albums Fingerprint, Demonio Teclado, and his upcoming release Live at LunÁtico.
Featuring a hot new track from Seattle-based drummer extraordinaire Ted Poor; brand new jams from a NYC trumpet/guitar/drums trio featuring Josh Deutsch and Nico Soffiato; a new release on the Impulse label from Shabaka and the Ancestors; beautiful music from Parisian songstress Gabi Hartmann; legendary NYC singer/songwriter/guitarist Jesse Harris; Canadian piano-vocalist Laila Biali; Floritone, Freddie King, and Memphis’ own Booker T. and the MGs.
Featuring brand new music from NYC drummer/composer Jeff Davis, a fresh release from the ethereal piano-led NYC project Naneum, vocalist extraordinaire Theo Bleckmann, NOLA to NYC transplant Tondrae Kemp; + legendary Hoboken rockers Yo La Tengo, late-90’s standouts Unkle and Thunderball, soul icons Curtis Mayfield and William Bell, and finally Erik’s partner in crime and Grammy winner Shooter Jennings.
Featuring a blazing hot new track from Stu Bogie and the Bogie Band; a beautiful new release from rising star Damon Smith; prolific Brooklyn bassist Stephan Crump and the Borderlands Trio; maestro and vocalist from the moon Theo Bleckmann; the best instrumental keyboard album of 2019 from Frank LoCrasto; + modern masters Brad Mehldau, Brian Blade, and Tom Waits and finally legends Vince Guaraldi, Bola Sete, and the Temptations.
Featuring epic jams from NYC jazzers Theo Bleckmann, Avishai Cohen, and Yonathan Avishai; a classic tune from Tony Award winning bassist/composer Todd Sickafoose; a brand new cut from Denver rock renegade Borgo; a live track from Erik Deutsch performing in Denver in 2012; + Bilal, Cassandra Wilson, Dr. John, and Burning Spear live in Paris.
Featuring former and current NYC residents The Rad Trads, Larry Grenadier, Kat Edmonson, + Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings; funky legends Curtis Mayfield, Bobby Womack, and Prince; LA indie darling Jon Brion; some of the best pipes ever heard on this planet courtesy of Carmen McRae and Dean Martin; and finally, the pride of Strong Island, NY legends De La Soul.
A special XMAS show featuring all kinds of traditional and alternative holiday, winter, end-of-the-year, December, snowy weather, and anti-holiday songs. Contemporary offerings come from string wizard Jon Graboff, VA and Berkshire Mtn legend Erin McKeown; + Jay Z and Danger Mouse, Bebel Gilberto, Lila Downs, Norah Jones, Bay Area rockers the Counting Crows, and Belle and Sebastian; then it’s John Coltrane and his quartet at the Village Vanguard + Stax Records Xmas music from William Bell, Booker T and the MGs, and diva Carla Thomas. Happy Holidays!! Hasta en 2020!!!
Featuring stellar new jams from Mark Guiliana & Spencer Zahn; fine work from Brooklyn amigos Greg Humphreys and Norah Jones; the pride of Colfax (and one of my mentors) cornetist/composer extraordinaire Ron Miles; + Otis Redding, Keith Jarrett, Roy Ayers, and the one and only Jimmy Reed.
Featuring a special show of all soul, all groove, all the time, all aboard or get the hell off this soul train YOU DIG?? With timeless jams from Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, Ike Turner and the Kings of Rhythm, Curtis Mayfield, Booker T and the MG’s, Roberta Flack, Sam Cooke, D’Angelo, Stevie Wonder, and MR. Isaac Hayes.
Featuring Brooklyn gypsy-jazzers The Showdown Kids, Durham NC fusion maestros The Hot at Nights, young lions Mark Turner and Ethan Iverson on the ECM label; + two other-worldy beings: James ‘Blood’ Ulmer and Thelonious Monk; arguably the greatest American musician (Miles Davis); arguably the greatest Brazilian musician (Milton Nascimento); and arguably the best rock n roll singer, Mr. Robert Plant (with Phil Collins on drums!)
Featuring fresh tracks from Brooklyn compadres Luca Benedetti (+ Tony Mason and Tony Scherr), Micheal Blake (aka Blake Tartare), Mike McGinnis (con maestros Art Lande and Steve Swallow), Mmeadows, and Tim Lappin’s Casual Male; also Jamie Mclean’s collaboration with singer Marc Broussard for the “New Orleans Session” + Angelique Kidjo, Leo Dan, MF Doom, Mable John, Ella Fitzgerald, and the one and only Massive Attack.
Featuring epic jams from Brooklyn drummer Mark Guiliana & Beat Music, a solo album recorded in a water tank from cellist James Hoskins, CDMX-based A Love Electric w/guests John Medeski and Loli Molina; + classic records from Betty Carter, Freddie King, Lee Morgan, Bill Evans, Dr. John, and Funkadelic.
Featuring fresh jams from Brooklyn bassist/synthman Spencer Zahn, two new releases on the ECM label from Kit Downs and Kavitah Shah, epic late-nite party vibes from NYC guitarist Avi Bortnick (shout out to Nublu!), a live recording from jazz diva Diane Reeves, 2000’s beats from L. Pierre, 70’s beats from Earth, Wind, and Fire, and the sweet sound of Memphis, TN (via Stax Records) from the Mar-Keys and Carla Thomas.
Featuring a brand new single from mmeadows, a new ECM release from Jan Garbarek and the Hilliard Ensemble, Ben ALlison’s 2019 release with Ted Nash and Steve Cardenas, John Scofield feat. Avi Bortnick, + Rudresh Mahanthappa, Reed Mathis, McCoy Tyner, Red Simpson, and the one and only Richie Spice
Featuring extraordinary music from Brooklyn amigos Frank LoCrasto, The Four Bags, and Erin McKeown + a brand new release from the vault of the John Coltrane Quartet, Lovage, Floratone, a deep live-cut from Erik’s 2012 Demonio Teclado tour, the amazing Freddie King, the mind-melting Flaming Lips, and two doctors: Hook and John.
Erik sat down with NYC bassists/composers Ben Allison and Alexis Cuadrado in 2017 to talk about composition, the scene, inspiration, and their unique experiences navigating life as a NYC artist.
Featuring unreleased music from the Catalan-Belgian band Bad Currency, an instrumental anthem from saxophone genius Michael Blake and Slowpoke, a killer track from SF/NYC pianist/multi-instrumentalist Dred Scott, the modern mastery of Seattle-based composer Wayne Horvitz; + Bill Evans, Otis Redding, Janelle Monae, The Pharcyde, and Bauhaus.
Featuring fresh jams from drummer/composer extraordinaire Allison Miller, more music from Alwyn Robinson’s “Bluebonnet”, a brand new ECM release from pianist Ethan Iverson (w/trumpet legend Tom Harrell), the short-lived Brooklyn group EMMA (Allison miller, Erin McKeown, Todd Sickafoose, and Erik Deutsch), trumpeter/vocalist and jam-band staple Jennifer Hartswick, superpower-diva Alice Smith, Keith Jarrett, Gerry Mulligan and Chet Baker, Tower of Power, and the Bayou Maharajah himself… Mr. James Booker.
Featuring brand new music from Brooklyn vibraphonist Tyler Blanton, Israeli-born maestros Avishai Cohen and Yonathan Avishai’s new ECM release, a vibe new live ECM release from Joe Lovano and Enrico Rava, + Feist, Federico Aubele, Extra Golden, The Fleets, and the great Freddie King. Arriba!!!
Featuring brand new music from teen keyboard prodigy Maxwell Friedman + denver soul musician Brian Bourgalt, other worldly psychedelic jams from Frank Locrasto’s Dispatch, Bay Area drumming legend Scott Amendola, and classic cuts from Milton Nascimento w/Lo Borges, Nina Simone, the Modern Jazz Quartet, Cassandra Wilson, Prince, and Pink Floyd.
Featuring American music legends Otis Redding, John Coltrane & Thelonious Monk, Booker T and the MGs, and Stevie Wonder; + Bjork, Tom Hagerman, and Victoria Reed featuring brilliant guitar work by the late great Neal Casal.
Featuring Brooklyn’s stars of gypsy jazz The Showdown Kids + brand new music from Camila Meza and also Jon Batiste (feat. Rachel Price); a little tase of the legends Horace Silver, Jimmy Reed, Tom Waits, and Stan Getz; and finally J Boogie and Gang Starr.
Featuring a deep-dive into all-time classic jams from Monk, Herbie, James Booker, Joe Henderson and Jerry Lee Lewis + killer contemporary original music from mis amigos y bassist/composers extraordinaire Todd Sickafoose and Garth Stevenson.
Featuring brilliant, brand new hot-off-the-press jams from Luca Benedetti (with Tony Mason and Tony Scherr), epic melodies from Visitors (Jonathan Goldberger, Jp Schlegelmilch, Jim Black), + new a Stan Getz live recording, John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman, Morcheeba, Miles Davis, and Keith Jarrett plays Bach from a new ECM release
Featuring new music from Frank LoCrasto and Alwyn Robinson + Shuggie Otis, Bill Evans, Jackie and Roy, Lovage... + my boy Shooter Jennings Official and FAT MAMA
Featuring new music by Andrew Fox + Adam Bodine plus Flutter to Flux (Scott Amendola, Shane Endsley, Dave Devine), Bebel Gilberto, Otis Redding, and THE BAND. BOOM!
This weeks episode kicks off the show on our new home station: Jalisco Radio in Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, and Cuidad Guzmán. Featuring new jams from Alwyn Robinson, Andy Thorn, Stephan Micus, Angelique Kidjo, + Areni Agbabian + Bill Evans & Jim Hall, John Coltrane, Thievery Corporation, Albert King, Brazilian Girls, and Booker T. and MGs