Mondo Jazz

Here is another edition of Mondo Jazz, celebrating today’s creative music and musicians, and musicians celebrating the musicians that inspired them, from Joe Henderson to Lyle Mays.

The playlist features Bévort 3; Joe Henderson; Noé Huchard; Aubrey Johnson [pictured]; and Björn Meyer.

Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/22103632/Mondo-Jazz [from "Speak Up" onward].

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An episode showcasing musicians who meet the listener in a place of honesty, where they can explore creativity in complete freedom.

The playlist features Dominique Fils-Aimé; Meg Okura [pictured]; Brian Marsella, Sae Hashimoto; Ben Wendel; PDuRN, Ralph Alessi, Manuel Caliumi.

Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/22103632/Mondo-Jazz [from "Life Remains" to "Zermula"].

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Photo: Tara Harkness

The acoustic and electronic sides of Niia and Jason Moran, the untamed curiosity and gleefully disruptive spirit of Brigitte Fontaine, the promise of emerging artists, and the inspiration of past masters all come together in this intriguing playlist.

The playlist features Delvon Lamarr; Emmanuel Bex; Niia [pictured]; Brigitte Fontaine; Jason Moran, BlankFor.ms, Marcus Gilmore; and Tom Oren.

Detailed playlist at [up to "Fantasy in C--Sharp Minor"].

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Another week of sifting through the flood of recent and upcoming jazz releases, another playlist full of gems you won’t find on shuffle.

The playlist features Simona Severini, Jacopo Ferrazza; Alexa Tarantino; Monfort, Nina Tonji; Adam O'Farrill; Yvonne Rogers [pictured]; Marius Neset, Anton Eger, Bergen Big Band

Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/22068742/Mondo-Jazz [from "Caravan" onwards]

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Photo: Alice Plati

Art-songs, protest music, solo musings and instrumental storytelling make up this episode that should give you plenty to enjoy and reflect upon.

The playlist features Harriet Tubman, Georgia Anne Muldrow; Alicia Hall Moran [pictured]; Gabriel Zucker; Oded Tzur; Airelle Besson, Lionel Suarez; Wojtek Mazolewski; and Christopher Hoffman.

Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/22068742/Mondo-Jazz [from "When You Rise" to "Heavy"]

Happy listening!

Photo: Thais Aquino