In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond

Lots of new releases in this week's show. Lovano and Elling are among the more well known artists. Hollenbeck, Clark and Sprague may not be as familiar. And of course, we continue with a Coltrane interpretation of a Gershwin classic for Trane's centennial celebration.

Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Joe Lovano ~ Amsterdam ~ Paramount Quartet
John Hollenbeck & Hot Club Jazz Orchestra ~ Feed the Fire ~ Peace and Justice
Kurt Elling ~ Pallas’ Palace (Palladium) ~ Play Weather Report: Alive in Europe
Peter Sprague ~ Guinnevere ~ Guinnevere
Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein & Bill Stewart ~ Dissipation Blues ~ Rhombus
Mike Clark ~ Lungs ~ Kuon Ganjo
Linda May Han Oh ~ Living Proof ~ Strange Heavens
John Coltrane ~ But Not for Me ~ My Favorite Things

This week marks the 100th birthdate of John Coltrane, September 23, 1926. I have played so much Trane and Miles over the past several months, that I didn't dedicate the entire show to JC's birthday, but played a set near the end that celebrates Trane's free soloing as well as lush ballads. Prior to that set we feature drummer Jeff Hamilton and Mike Clark, as well as pianists Hampton Hawes and Christian Sands. Finally, the gorgeous arrangements for large ensembles from John Hollenbeck.

Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Jeff Hamilton Trio ~ In Walked Bud (Live) ~ Live from San Pedro
The Jeff Hamilton Trio ~ The Magic of Mr. Wess ~ A New Chapte
Hampton Hawes Trio ~ Yesterdays ~ This Is Hampton Hawes, Vol. 2: The Trio
Mike Clark ~ Toys ~ Kuon Ganjo
Christian Sands ~ Manhã de Carnaval ~ Between Then and Now
John Coltrane Quartet ~ Impressions ~ The Complete 1961 Village Vanguard Recordings
John Coltrane ~ After The Rain ~ Impressions
John Hollenbeck & Hot Club Jazz Orchestra ~ Red Shades ~ Peace and Justice

Getting closer to John Coltrane's centenial of his birth, so we will begin with a set dedicated to the master. We will play some Miles as well, as we have been doing frequently these last few months. The show ends with a couple tracks from the late great guitarist Mick Goodrick.

Artist ~ Name ~ Album
John Coltrane ~ Equinox ~ Coltrane's Sound
John Coltrane ~ Dear Lord ~ Transition
Miles Davis Quintet ~ If I Were a Bell ~ Relaxin' With the Miles Davis Quintet
Miles Davis ~ Nature Boy ~ Blue Moods
Mauricio Morales & Adam Hersh ~ Sand From A Broken Hourglass ~ Between Dreams & Twilight
Sullivan Fortner ~ Aria II ~ Leave That In There
Mick Goodrick ~ Feebles, Fables and Ferns ~ In Pas(s)ing
Mick Goodrick & Fred Hersch ~ Soul Eyes ~ Feebles, Fables & Ferns

This episode begins with another centenial tribute to John Coltrane with an extended composition for a large brass ensemble, Africa. From there we review new releases from some of jazz's contemporary masters.

Playist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
John Coltrane Quartet ~ Africa ~ Africa/Brass Sessions
Dave Holland ~ Quintet: Easy Did It ~ Quintet: Easy Did It - EP
Mauricio Morales & Adam Hersh ~ Where The Olive Trees Wither ~ Between Dreams & Twilight 
Jeremy Pelt ~ Sandman ~ Our Community Will Not Be Erased
Sullivan Fortner ~ Aerobatics Pt. 1 ~ Leave That In There
Sullivan Fortner ~ Aerobatics Pt. 2 ~ Leave That In There
Stefon Harris & Blackout ~ Echoes of the Lion ~ Legacy Dances
Stefon Harris & Blackout ~ What a Wonderful World ~ Legacy Dances

This episode was inspired by a Miles Davis Centenial Jazz Festival hosted by KSDS Radio in San Diego. The three day event had seminars, panel discussions and of course music. This show contains music by the artists that performed, and is kicked off by original music from Miles and Trane. The podcast concludes with recordings by Wayne and Herbie.

Playlist
Artist ~ Name ~ Album
Miles Davis ~ New Rhumba ~ Miles Ahead
John Coltrane ~ Mr. P.C. ~ Giant Steps
Eric Reed ~ Flamenco Sketches ~ From My Heart
Ernie Watts ~ Joy Trane ~ Spirit Song
Doug Webb ~ A Night in Tunisia ~ Fast Friends
Mike Wofford & Holly Hofmann ~ M-Line ~ Turn Signal (feat. Terell Stafford)
Wayne Shorter ~ Lilia ~ Native Dancer
Wayne Shorter ~ Tarde ~ Native Dancer
Herbie Hancock ~ Oliloqui Valley ~ Empyrean Isles