In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond

Episodes

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  Episode November 8 2026 08.11.2026 1h

  New releases reviewed in this episode from Yamanaka, Holland, Sprague, E. Cohen and L. Benjamin.
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  Episode Nov 1 2026 01.11.2026 59m

  This week’s show reviews new and old releases from Greg Abate, Dave Holland, Miki Yamanaka and Steve Davis along with a classic from Chick’s RTF.
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  Episode October 25 2026 25.10.2026 59m

  Some of my favorite new releases that may show up on my best of album list for 2026.
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  New Modern Adventurous 18.10.2026 59m

  Today’s episode is mostly new music with a modern, adventurous twist.
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  SDTJ Jazz Fest 2026 11.10.2026 59m

  This episode is inspired by the San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival.
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  Miles and Trane Covered 04.10.2026 59m

  This week takes a different spin on the Miles and Trane Centennial.
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  Episode September 27 2026 27.09.2026 59m

  Lots of new releases in this week’s show.
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  Coltrane at 100 20.09.2026 59m

  This week marks the 100th birthdate of John Coltrane, September 23, 1926.
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  Episode September 13 2026 13.09.2026 58m

  Getting closer to John Coltrane’s centenial of his birth, so we will begin with a set dedicated to the master.
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  Episode September 6 2026 06.09.2026 59m

  This episode begins with another centenial tribute to John Coltrane.
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  Miles Jazz Festival 30.08.2026 59m

  This episode was inspired by a Miles Davis Centenial Jazz Festival hosted by KSDS Radio in San Diego.
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  Episode Aug 23 2026 23.08.2026 59m

  This show begins with San Diegan pianist with Mexican roots, Irving Flores. His music is grounded in the Latin Jazz tradition. That is followed by the late great George Duke with tunes that show off his diversity of styles with R&B and Brazilian influences. Then some early Weather Report before concluding with a beautiful ballad from Coltrane as we near his centennial birthday. PlaylistArtist ~ Name ~ AlbumIrving Flores & Danzon Jazz Trio ~ Abigail ~ American InfluenceIrving Flores ~ Samba Con Sabor ~ Armando Mi CongaGeorge Duke ~ Capricorn ~ Faces In ReflectionGeorge Duke ~ Maria Tres Filhos ~ Faces In ReflectionWeather Report ~ Unknown Soldiers ~ I Sing The Body ElectricWeather Report ~ Second Sunday In August ~ I Sing The Body ElectricMiroslav Vitous ~ I Will Tell Him On You ~ Infinite SearchJohn Coltrane Quartet ~ Dear Lord ~ Transition
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  More Miles and Trane @100 16.08.2026 1h

  We continue to feature Miles and Trane on the year of their centennial.
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  Expand Your Mind 09.08.2026 59m

  This episode takes us back to the psychedelic days of the early 70’s to modern day fusion...
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  Episode Aug 3 2026 02.08.2026 59m

  This episode begins with some of this genre’s greatest masters...
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  Episode July 26 2026 26.07.2026 59m

  Begins with young pianist Joey Alexander who was a young prodigy at age 11, now after a decade of recording and touring is a respected jazz artist for his playing and composing.
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  Episode July 19 2026 19.07.2026 1h

  This show features a heavy dose of Coltrane related tracks
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  Episode July 12 2026 12.07.2026 59m

  This episode begins with the politically charged music of Charlie Haden's Liberation Music Orchestra. Other highlights are Rene Rosnes playing Brazilian compositions and a newly single from Charles Lloyd and his Sangam Trio. We end this show with another tribute to Miles and Trane on their centenial. PlaylistArtist ~ Name ~ AlbumCharlie Haden, Carla Bley ~ Introduction To People ~ The Ballad of the FallenCharlie Haden, Carla Bley ~ The People United Will Never Be Defeated ~ The Ballad of the FallenRenee Rosnes ~ Casa Forte ~ Crossing PathsPeter Erskine ~ Lost Page ~ Dr. UmCharles Lloyd ~ Sam on the Ganges ~ SingleHolly Hofmann ~ Soul-Leo ~ Low LifeKenny Burrell ~ Isabella ~ SouleroJohn Coltrane ~ Spiral ~ Giant StepsMiles Davis ~ Miles Runs the Voodoo Down ~ Bitches Brew
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  Chick Three Ways 05.07.2026 1h

  This week’s episode features a Chick Corea set with three tunes in very different settings.
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  Episode June 28 2026 28.06.2026 59m

  Another eclectic set featuring fusion, hard-bop, and protest.