Episode June 28 2026
Another eclectic set featuring fusion, hard-bop, and protest.
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In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond
From Jazz masters of past and present to emerging new artists performing modern jazz and fusion. No smooth jazz here!
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20 of 35 episodesTrane, Brecker, Potter
This episode begins with a Coltrane inspired track from Emmet Cohen’s latest album. We follow that with saxophone giants Potter and Brecker.
Episode June 14 2026
This episode begins with a Joe Henderson tribute after attending a show by flautist Lori Bell of Henderson arrangements. Other tracks of not...
More Sonny and Miles
The last two episodes have been dedicated to Miles and Sonny, but there were a few more tracks I wanted to get into,
Sonny RIP
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 b...
Miles Centennial Celebration
For this week’s episode, we celebrate Miles Davis on the Centennial of his birth.
Latest from the Greatest
This episode features brand new music from some of the best jazz artists of today.
A New York City Groove
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.
Episode May 3 2026
Lots of new music in this week’s episode. But first we begin with some funky 80’s fusion
Episode April 25 2026
This is an eclectic set for sure! It features a vocal track, modern jazz, 70's fusion and a jazz suite with chamber orchestra. The latter is...
Episode April 19 2026
This episode was inspired by recent live performances to commemorate Miles/Coltrane centennial. These concerts featured some of modern jazz'...
Chick on the Side
This podcast episode features Chick Corea as a sideman on other artists recordings. All except the final track are Corea compositions. His c...
Episode April 5 2026
Highlights from this week's In The Groove include early fusion from Weather Report, lush vocals from San Diego's Steph Johnson and a set of...
Take Me Out to the Ballgame 2026
Celebrating Baseballs Opening Day 2026 with this week's episode. Really the only track that relates to baseball is the first one by B3 organ...
Episode March 22 2026
Classic jazz albums bookend new artists from both coasts. Plus there are some interesting covers of Metheny tunes from guitarist Peter Sprag...
More New Jazz 2026
More new music in this week's show. The first half are established artists with national/international touring bands. The second have are yo...
Episode March 8 2026
Perhaps the heart and soul of this episode is the collaboration of Joe Henderson and Alice Coltrane from the album The Elements. The other r...
Episode March 1 2026
Another eclectic mix. From a 1957 recording from alto sax player Art Pepper to brand new releases from tenor saxophonist Noah Preminger, and...
Episode Feb 22 2026
An eclectic mix of music this week with no real theme. We have new releases, bebop from the 60's and jazz rock fusion. Open your mind and en...
Valentine Vibe
This episode kicks off with the iconic Valentine's day tune My Funny Valentine with a unique interpretation by vocalist extraordinaire Diann...