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Brad Goode, Michael Dease, Charles Chen, Sarah Sharp and more

Streaming on demand with today's music by Brad Goode Quintet, Michael Dease Big Band, Charles Chen, Sarah Sharp, Reid Hoyson Project, Ben Patterson, Jun Iida, Suzanne Pittson, Beva...

Ben Patterson, Robyn Spangler, Michael Dease, Jun Iida and Helen Sung

The 962nd Episode of Neon Jazz launches with the brilliant pianist Helen Sung at the helm of her dynamic big band, opening the hour with music from her inspiring 2026 release, ......

Mike Clark, Lisanne Lyons, Seth Kibel, Jeff Rupert and Chris Hazelton

From one of the brightest stars illuminating the Kansas City jazz scene, we kick off the 964th Episode of Neon Jazz with bandleader and Hammond B-3 powerhouse Chris Hazelton, featu...

Ben Wolfe, Chris Hazelton, David Janeway, Will Lyle and more

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Ted Chubb, Chris Hazelton, Will Lyle, Judith Owens, Ben Wolfe, Klaus Weinerroither, Mike Caudill, Isabella Isherwood, John Sweenie, Tay...

Barry Greene, Blue Moods, Sharon Minemoto, Judith Owens and more

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Barry Greene, Jared Hall, Jesse Davis, Faye Carol, Abate Berihun and The Addis Ken Project, Ray Obiedo, Shunzo Ohno, The BLCK Madonna,...

Lyle Workman, Joel Sena, Casiopea, simon Phillips, Dennis Chambers, Virgil Donati

We open the program with new music from Mumbai pianist Luiz Banks, delivering a taste of his trademark jazz fusion style, followed by the legendary Japanese band Casiopea and an ex...

Richard Baratta, Emmet Cohen, Paul Hecht, Eve Cornelious and more

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Richard Baratta, Emmet Cohen, Paul Hecht, Eve Cornelious, Chuck Bergeron, John Pachnos, Jan Harbeck Quartet, The Sistering, Faye Carol,...

Chris Potter: Osawatomie Brown

Telling you that Chris Potter is one of the most spellbinding saxophonists on today's scene feels a bit like explaining the virtues of pizza to a Neapolitan. Yet, it is when his fo...

Alexis Marcelo, Chris Potter, Nite Bjuti, Luke Norris, Adam Rudolph, Tyrone Allen II

Here's another weekly dispatch of compelling recent releases from across the ever-expanding jazz spectrum.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison "Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash and...

Helen Sung, Le Boeuf Brothers, The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, Carolyn Lee Jones and more

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Helen Sung Big Band, Le Boeuf Brothers, The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, Carolyn Lee Jones, Reid Hoyson Project, Tristan Cap...

Jacques Lesure, Lakecia Benjamin, Emmet Cohen, Carlos Henriquez and more

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Jacques Lesure, Lakecia Benjamin, Emmet Cohen, Malene Mortensen and Christian Sands, Vladimir Redzic, Jan Harbeck Quartet, Carlos Henri...

Gabriel Mark Hasselbach, Nduduzo Makhathini, Conrad Herwig, Seamus Blake and more

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by The Amstel Jazz Ensemble, Gabriel Mark Hasselbach, Early Times, Amanda Tosoff, Tobin Mueller and Tomas Martinez, Ardeshir, Zen Zadravec...

All The Things You Are: Kendrick Scott & Warren Wolf

Another fantastic instalment from the SFJAZZ Alone Together series featuring the wonderful pairing of Warren Wolf on vibraphone and Kendrick Scott on drums, improvising over the ti...

Angelika Niescier, Vuyo Sotashe, Chris Pattishall, ДЌnaqМ“ЗђyМ“mМ“i and More

Here is a playlist featuring artists working outside the spotlight, often ahead of the curve, across continents, across scenes.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison "Mondo Jazz Them...

Anthony Garone, Claudio Scolari, Jason Kruk, Mohini Dey, Tom Kennedy, Miles Davis and Chick Corea

We open with some fiery new music from drummer Jason Kruk with guitarist Wayne Krantz fromBeyond The Veil, and from German guitarist Sinan Cem Eroglu plus Greg Spero and Mohini Dey...

Benjamin Herman: NRFS

On Tokyo Sessions (Dox Records), Dutch saxophonist Benjamin Herman captures the restless energy of a series of Tokyo musical encounters he develed into alongside drummer and produc...

Charlie Ballantine Trio

Indianapolis-based guitarist Charlie Ballantine returns to our stage and to our program--this time in front of a live audience. Charlie released two albums in 2021; Cold Coffee is...

Ben Wolfe, David Janeway, and Ben Wendel

This episode features new music from Ben Wolfe, David Janeway and Ben Wendel as well as older work from Conrad Herwig, Carmen McRae and the late Abdullah Ibrahim (aka Dollar Brand)...

Young pianist and Blue Note artist Paul Cornish brings his trio to Orlando

Johnathan Blake: 'My Life Matters'—Genesis of a Small Masterpiece

Johnathan Blake is among the most authoritative drummers on today's international jazz scene. His playing embodies the energy, sophistication and restless curiosity of contemporary...

Dawn Clement, Chris McNulty, Stella Heath, Elina Duni, John Clayton With Rene Marie and More

This broadcast includes new music from Dawn Clement, Chris McNulty, Stella Heath, Elina Duni and John Clayton featuring Rene Marie, with birthday shoutouts to Carla Bley, Betty Car...

Aubrey Johnson, Chris Potter, Don Ellis, and Others

This episode features recent music by Aubrey Johnson and Chris Potter alongside more off-the-beaten-path fare by Don Ellis and Mulatu Astatke.Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett "I C...

Steve Shaiman: Swingtime Big Band bandleader, artisitc director and genre ambassador extrodinaire

Our guest is Steve Shaiman, bandleader, saxophonist and artistic director of the Swingtime Big Band. Mr. Shaiman's critically acclaimed 20 piece swing big band is celebrating 50 ye...

Pat Metheny, Tiwayo, Trish Clowes, Kiri Ra!, Catherine Russell, Clément Janinet

A cross-generational and cross-genre journey from raw soul and classic jazz storytelling to contemporary experimentation, tracing unexpected connections across today's global jazz...