Episode Dec 14 2025 The core of this episode has some of the best tenor sax players from today and yesteryear. I'm speaking of Potter, Kirk, Rollins and Trane. They are bookended by a new release from Out Of/Into and Zawinul's In A Silent Way. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Out Of/Into ~ Nacho […]

(not so) Secret ingredient in Trader Joe's Castile Soap. No wonder I feel so tingly after my morning shower! This product is an obvious knock-off of Dr. Bonner's Peppermint soap, but they just list Hemp Seed Oil as the ingredient.

Woah! Emmet Cohen, Joshua Redman. Emmet’s Place has a new set in a recording studio. Different vibe for better or worse. Music killin’ in this episode. https://www.youtube.com/live/yssRPU9Rv1E?si=p6V0jQIpwCEHGLco

Wonder Jazz S Wonder, one of the greatest artists in popular music, is known for his popular hits, vocals, and multi-instrumental playing. However, his compositions extend far beyond the mainstream, incorporating jazz sensibilities that have inspired jazz artists to cover his work. Playlist […]

Post Thanksgiving 2025 After giving thanks, post Thanksgiving Day we get into a guitar set featuring both jazz masters (Kessel, Wess, Forman) and a talented young artist Tony Davis. Also featured are a new release from pianist George Colligan and a modern sound from Ahmad Jamal. We dance our way […]

Autumn and Thanksgiving We begin this week's show with a celebration of this Fall season and Thanksgiving from Jamal and Monk. Also of note in Hutcherson's vibes and Trane's lament. New music from Hartford's guitarist Tony Davis and maestro Kenny Barron. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Ahmad […]

All Jack D This episode pays tribute to the late Jack DeJohnette who passed away a couple weeks ago. We feature Jack as a leader and side man on some of my favorite recordings. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Jack DeJohnette ~ Jack In ~ Parallel Realities Joe Farrell ~ Follow Your Heart ~ Joe […]

I went to this Anthony Wilson Nonet concert last night in LaJolla CA. Fantastic arrangements and musicianship. After the show he was selling this new album. It is available in vinyl only in this limited edition pressing. I got number 61/1000 signed. A 2 record […] [Original post on jazztodon.com]

Episode Nov 9 2025 We begin with a trio led by pianist George Colligan along with Linda Oh (b) and Jack DeJohnette (dr). Mr. DeJohnette passed away last week and was an important figure in modern jazz. Also, new music by guitarist Mike Stern and a live recording of Weather Reports famous tune […]

NBC and MSNBC called the Cali prop 50 for YES 2 minutes after the polls closed. 0%Y 0%N 0% votes counted. 🤷‍♂️ #election #politics #democrats

Jazz Fusion and Beyond Mostly jazz/rock fusion on this week's show, featuring some of my favorite bands from the 70's and beyond. This music sparked my interest in jazz music during my college years, and eventually branching out into more traditional forms. But this is the music that started it […]

Episode October 26 2025 This show has a number of notable albums including two posthumous releases from Chick Corea. Also an alternative take of a Joni Mitchell composition. Other tracks feature Japanese trumpet player Ohno, Miles and San Diego Latin Jazz pianist Irving Flores. Playlist Artist ~ […]

Episode October 19 2025 Much of this playlist is from artists that performed at the fundraiser for Young Lions Jazz Conservatory (YLJC.org) founded by trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos. Also featured is music from Shunzo Ohno a trumpet player originally from Japan who has played with Buster Williams […]

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Trump has already begun to throw Israel under the bus. “Trump has given his blessing to Hamas to reassert some control of Gaza, at least temporarily. Israeli officials, who say any final settlement must permanently disarm Hamas, have so far refrained from commenting publicly on the reemergence […]

Let us not forget that under President Joe Biden over 130 hostages (or there remains) were returned and 2 cease fires were negotiated. #biden #trump #israel #hostages

San Diego-Tijuana Jazz Festival The first set of this podcast reviews some of the music represented at the 2nd annual San Diego-Tijuana (SDTJ) International Jazz Festival. This unique festival features artists from both sides of the US Mexico boarder. We begin with a tribute to the late James […]

Episode October 5 2025 This episode begins as a continuation of last week's tribute to the late pianist Mike Wofford with a solo rendition of a Jackie McLean composition Little Melonae. Also featured is another San Diego pianist Irving Flores with his latest album release. Herbie, McLaughlin and […]

Mike Wofford Tribute We pay homage to pianist Mike Wofford in this episode's first set. Mike passed away last week at age 87. He was a giant in the Socal jazz scene, playing with the great West Coast artists of the 60's, accompanist to Sarah and Ella in the 80's, as well as scores for Hollywood […]

My latest record store haul. Pretty happy with this. Jewel in the Lotus is a new ECM reissue. Others are used first pressings. Paying by gift certificate makes it even sweeter! #jazz #vinyl

Episode September 21 2025 This week's jazz podcast starts with an old standard from 1928, Makin' Whoopee. Classics from Brubeck, Wes and Trane (on his birth anniversary), and new music from Barron and McLaughlin, and more. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Branford Marsalis ~ Makin' Whoopee ~ Trio […]

Why would any Democrat “agonize” over this vote. Kirk actually said “Joe Biden is a “corrupt tyrant who should honestly be put in prison and/or given the death penalty”. https://www.thedailybeast.com/house-dems-agonize-over-charlie-kirk-honor-were-being-totally-set-up/

Chill Out This episode is my Chill Playlist. Starting with Miles & Trane is a fine way to begin. While it is laid back on the surface, many of the tunes start chill, but gain in intensity. Branford's Hope is a great example of this. I especially dig Joe Henderson's take on Lazy Afternoon […]

Jazz in the Motor City Returning from the Detroit Jazz Fest, I wanted to highlight some of the remarkable artists who graced the stage, both local jazz talents and national acts. The episode concludes with the release of new music from pianist Christian Sands (New Haven) and saxophonist David […]

That 70s Sound This playlist is a retrospective of recordings on CTI albums released in the 1970. They have that quality production and slick arrangement that make these albums so recognizable. These are some of my favorite examples. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Airto ~ Return to Forever ~ […]

Episode Aug 24 2025 We begin with a couple big band tunes arranged by Gerald Wilson followed by guitar greats Benson and Wes. This show concludes with an extended cover of one of Chick's great tunes, by a quartet of modern jazz top tier players. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Gerald Wilson Big […]

Traitor tRump refuses to hold accountable Putin for invading a sovereign nation. Yet he repeatedly calls this "Biden's war" as if Biden invaded Ukraine. In essence, he is providing aid and comfort to the enemy. A disgrace to the office of POTUS and needs to be called out for his traitorous behavior.

Episode Aug 16 2025 An eclectic show. We begin with a couple tunes from Brubecks 'Time Out' with a twist. Then a set with jazz masters Jamal, Tyner and Davis. The set ends with new music including Indian Fusion from Shakti. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album George Benson ~ Take Five ~ Bad Benson […]

Back to Hardbop Recent episodes have centered around jazz/rock fusion and new releases. This week we go back to Hard-Bop. Blakey, Miles, Trane, Freddie, Mobley to name a few. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers ~ One By One ~ Ugetsu Miles Davis ~ Milestones ~ […]

Episode Aug 3 2025 This episode begins with Michael Brecker in some interesting situations with Paul Simon and James Taylor. We follow that up with new music from another tenor sax player, Jimmy Greene from his newest release. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Michael Brecker ~ African Skies ~ […]

Mangione and More This show begins by paying tribute to Chuck Mangione who passed away last week. Best known for his hit 'Feel So Good', Mangione is one of a few musicians that bridged jazz and popular music audiences. Also notable in this show we play new releases from modern jazz artists you […]

All Flute Special This is an all flute special, with jazz greats James Moody, Herbie Mann, Roland Kirk, Hubert Laws and many more. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Holly Hofmann Quartet ~ Bohemia After Dark (Live) ~ Live At Birdland James Moody ~ Cherokee ~ 80 Years Young: Live at the Blue Note […]

Hard-Bop 60s and Now In this episode we get back to a more hard-bop oriented sound, from the 1960's to new releases with roots in that more straight ahead jazz tradition. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Hank Mobley ~ This I Dig Of You ~ Soul Station Wayne Shorter ~ Tom Thumb ~ Schizophrenia […]

Fusion New and Different Another Fusion set, but this one a bit different. We'll hear jazz fused with pop tunes, string quartets, orchestra, Indian Classical, Ukrainian folk music and hard rock. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Frank Zappa ~ Stolen Moments ~ Broadway the Hard Way Frank Zappa ~ […]

70's Jazz-Rock Fusion Jazz Rock Fusion is on tap to begin this week's show. Headhunters, Return To Forever, and Mahavishnu Orchestra were the innovators in Jazz from the early 70's. After that set we hear new music from saxophonist Joshua Redman and others. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Herbie […]

If tRump is immune to criminal prosecution and the courts cannot stop presidential orders that violate the Constitution, aren’t we already living in a dictatorship? Apparently, the only thing that has been “obliterated” is the rule of law. #trump #nokings #constitution #politics

Episode June 22 2025 A varied playlist of vocals, hardbop, fusion and electronic music ranging from the 1960's to today's modern jazz. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Cannonball Adderley & Nancy Wilson ~ The Old Country ~ Nancy Wilson & Cannonball Adderley Cannonball Adderley & Nancy Wilson ~ […]

There is a #trump tweet for everything.

Episode June 15 2025 The San Diego jazz scene is well represented in this episode, featuring some of the most respected artists in Southern California. Wofford, Hofmann, Thorsen, Sprague and others are at the top of the show. We have Miles too and more. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Mike […]

Trump likes to accuse protesters of paid professionals (without evidence) but how about paid loyalists? #trump #laprotests #nokings

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Episode June 8 2025 This episode begins with jazz masters Trane, McCoy and Moody. Then a talented San Diego guitarist Alex Ciavarelli. The show concludes with a set of 70's jazz/rock fusion classics. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album John Coltrane ~ Pt. 1: Acknowledgement ~ A Love Supreme McCoy […]

Heard in San Diego Much of this week's show is inspired by music I heard performed at local jazz clubs in San Diego. The show begins with McCoy and ends with Miles. They bookend the set of tunes performed at local jazz venues and performed by Matt Hall at the Jazz Lounge and Gilbert Castellanos […]

Japan Inspired Just returned from vacation is Japan, so this week's podcast is inspired from my trip. The episode begins with Japan impressions from two iconic jazz artists, Brubeck and Silver. Then we here from a couple japanese players Takura Kuroda (tr) and Yasuke Sato (as). Playlist Artist ~ […]

Reprise Week 2 The second of two episodes that are being rebroadcast from last year due to being away on vacation from my home studio. I will return next week for a new In The Groove. After the opening track, we feature the music of Greg Abate and Kenny Barron, both as leaders, and a […]

Reprise Week 1 Away on vacation this week, so this episode is a reprise of one that originally aired in May of 2024. This is the first of two. A playlist inadvertently populated with San Diego artists like Matt Hall, Lori Bell, Christopher Hollyday and Steph Johnson. Also of note is a debut […]

Episode May 4 2025 This show begins featuring James Moody on his centennial year of his birth. Also new music from Greg Abate (sax) and Alex Trembley (bass). The show concludes with a classic from Chick Corea and the original Return To Forever. Playlist James Moody ~ The World Is a Ghetto ~ The […]

Episode Aprio 27, 2025 Today's show features many of my favorite trumpeters; Hargrove, Hubbard and Morgan along with a San Diego favorite Gilbert Castellanos. That set follows new music from N. Zuraitis and D. Pugach and a new release from alto sax great Greg Abate. Another fine jazz artist […]

Episode April 20 2025 Lots of new music on today's episode beginning with Gerald Clayton on his new album One's and Two's and a collaboration on Out Of/Into. That is followed by more new releases from Lovano and Branford. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Out Of/Into ~ Ofafrii ~ Motion I Gerald […]