Mondo Jazz

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"]

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Photo: Thais Aquino

This week we celebrate 80 years of music by the Metropole Orkest, the restless spirit of Michael League, and flying carpets made of percussions, pianos and Hammond organs that take the listener to a hypnotic new dimension.

The playlist features Parlor Greens; Snarky Puppy; Metropole Orkest [pictured], Miho Hazama; Pedrito Martinez, Antonio Sanchez, Michael League; Booker Stardrum; Luca Dell'Anna.

Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/22068742/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Yin--Yang"]

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