In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond

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Episode May 3 2026

In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond ·

2026/05/03

Lots of new music in this week's episode. But first we begin with some funky 80's fusion from Steps Ahead with great tenor work from Michael Brecker. Perhaps two of the greatest jazz artists currently touring and making new music are on the playlist from Potter and Metheny. Also new music from today's modern creative forces Wilkins, Preminger and Turner. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Steps Ahead ~ Radio-Active ~ Modern Times Chris Potter ~ Into Africa ~ Alive With Ghosts Today Pat Metheny ~ Urban

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60:17

Episode April 25 2026

In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond ·

2026/04/26

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 selections from the Zodiac Suite composed by Mary Lou Williams and arranged for strings, brass and woodwinds. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Nicole Zuraitis ~ won't make it out alive ~ the devil i knew Immanuel Wilkins ~ COMPOSITION II ~ Immanuel Wilkins Quartet: Live at the Village Vanguard Vol. 1 Mahavishnu Orchestra ~ Meeting Of The Spirits ~ The Inner

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59:15

Episode April 19 2026

In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond ·

2026/04/19

This episode was inspired by recent live performances to commemorate Miles/Coltrane centennial. These concerts featured some of modern jazz's finest artists including Emmet Cohen, Joe Lovano, Terrance Blanchard and others represented here. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Emmet Cohen ~ Well You Needn't ~ Universal Truth Joe Lovano ~ Lady Day ~ Paramount Quartet Joe Lovano ~ Solid Steps ~ Solid Steps Melissa Aldana ~ La Sentencia ~ Filin Terence Blanchard ~ Footprints ~ Bounce Ravi Coltrane ~ Marilyn

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59:22

Chick on the Side

In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond ·

2026/04/12

This podcast episode features Chick Corea as a sideman on other artists recordings. All except the final track are Corea compositions. His contributions to these albums are significant. These tunes span a timeframe from the 1960's through the 1990's. Chick's influence on the jazz lexicon cannot be overstated. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Stan Getz ~ Five Hundred Miles High ~ Captain Marvel Joe Farrell ~ Circle in the Square ~ Joe Farrell Quartet Bobby Hutcherson ~ Matrix ~ Total Eclipse Blue

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58:19

Episode April 5 2026

In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond ·

2026/04/05

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 Indian fusion from Shakti and Anoush Shankar to conclude the show... and morePlaylist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Weather Report ~ Between the Thighs ~ Tale Spinnin' Wayne Shorter ~ Second Genesis ~ Second Genesis Noah Preminger & Max Light ~ Blooming Coldblood ~ Stitching Life Steph Johnson ~ Here's to Life ~ So in Love Steph Johnson ~ Case of You ~ So in

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60:08

Take Me Out to the Ballgame 2026

In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond ·

2026/03/29

Celebrating Baseballs Opening Day 2026 with this week's episode. Really the only track that relates to baseball is the first one by B3 organist Joey D. The balance of the show is music I have been listening to this week. We wrap up the show with the archival release of a 1964 Duke Ellington concert.Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Joey DeFrancesco ~ Take Me out to the Ballgame ~ Joey D! Weather Report ~ A Remark You Made ~ Heavy Weather ARTEMIS ~ Sights Unseen ~ ARBORESQUE Noah Preminger & Max

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60:00

Episode March 22 2026

In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond ·

2026/03/22

Classic jazz albums bookend new artists from both coasts. Plus there are some interesting covers of Metheny tunes from guitarist Peter Sprague and vocalist Leonard Patton.Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Lee Morgan ~ Mr. Kenyatta ~ Search for the New Land Matt Dwonszyk ~ Stage Dive ~ Matt Dwonszyk Live at the Side Door Ian Harland ~ Four-Flat Blues ~ Behind Bars Shai Maestro ~ Moon of Knives ~ The Guesthouse Shai Maestro ~ Gloria ~ The Guesthouse Peter Sprague ~ Life Loves Lone Jack ~ Peter Sprague

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60:30

More New Jazz 2026

In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond ·

2026/03/15

More new music in this week's show. The first half are established artists with national/internations touring bands. The second have are young jazz cats, some with a local following that are making a name for themselves with creative new sounds and music.Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Joshua Redman ~ Icarus ~ Words Fall Short Chris Potter ~ Osawatomie Brown ~ Alive With Ghosts Today Noah Preminger ~ Hummus ~ Dark Days Pat Metheny ~ Make a New World ~ Side-Eye III+ Dolphin Hyperspace ~ The Life of

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59:59

Episode March 8 2026

In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond ·

2026/03/08

Perhaps the heart and soul of this episode is the collaboration of Joe Henderson and Alice Coltrane from the album The Elements. The other recording that deserves attention is the release of guitarist Pat Metheny' Side-Eye III+. Not only did Pat's album drop this week, but he has begun a tour of the US and Europe. I'm looking forward to seeing Metheny in May as I already have my tickets. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Clarke, Rushen & Chancler ~ Take Five ~ Standards Joe Henderson & Alice

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60:26

Episode March 1 2026

In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond ·

2026/03/01

Another eclectic mix. From a 1957 recording from alto sax player Art Pepper to brand new releases from tenor saxophonist Noah Preminger, and other iconic jazz artists in between. Enjoy this musically diverse set list.Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Art Pepper ~ You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To ~ Art Pepper Meets the Rhythm Section Ian Harland ~ Blues For Bobbie ~ Behind Bars Lyle Mays ~ Slink ~ Lyle Mays Pat Metheny Group ~ James ~ Offramp Pat Metheny Group ~ Last Train Home ~ Still Life

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59:54

Episode Feb 22 2026

In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond ·

2026/02/22

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 enjoy the full breadth of what jazz music can be.Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Kurt Elling & WDR Big Band ~ They Speak No Evil ~ In The Brass Palace Vi Redd ~ If I Should Lose You ~ Bird Call Vi Redd ~ Now's the Time ~ Bird Call Phil Woods ~ The Last Page ~ Musique du bois Brandon Sanders ~ 8/4 Beat ~ Lasting Impression Andrew Renfroe ~ BIG COUNTRY ~ POP

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59:11

Valentine Vibe

In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond ·

2026/02/15

This episode kicks off with the iconic Valentine's day tune My Funny Valentine with a unique interpretation by vocalist extraordinaire Dianne Reeves. The rest of the playlist is vibraphone heavy with contributions from San Diego's Ian Harland as well as several tracks that include Joel Ross as both a leader and sideman. Also featured is Hartford's hard working bassist Matt Dwonszyk. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Dianne Reeves ~ My Funny Valentine ~ The Palo Alto Sessions 1981-1985 Ian Harland ~

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59:47

All New 2025-2026

In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond ·

2026/02/08

All selections in this episode are from recent releases. Some of these you may never had heard of, like Brandon Sanders or Justin Joyce. Some like Joel Ross, Julian Lage or artists in Out Of/Into are young players with active touring bands. Then we have the jazz masters like Metheny, Scofield and Holland. Jazz is here to stay as a creative force in music.Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Brandon Sanders ~ Tales of Mississippi ~ Lasting Impression Joel Ross ~ Hostile ~ Gospel Music Out Of/Into ~

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59:51

Minneapolis Strong

In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond ·

2026/02/01

In this episode, we pay tribute to the spirit of Minneapolis as the city resists a heavy-handed federal ICE presence. We honor the memories of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, whose lives were taken during protests against these federal actions. This playlist features jazz artists with roots in the Twin Cities, ranging from local talents to national acts. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album The Bad Plus ~ Long Distance Runaround ~ For All I Care The Bad Plus ~ Smells Like Teen Spirit ~ These Are The

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59:55

In Protest

In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond ·

2026/01/25

Jazz artists have a history of making political statements. Mingus, Max, Rollins and Nina are among those. Recently there have been several jazz artists that have made a statement to this administration for the taking over the respected Kennedy Center for the Arts. We honor them here. Chuck Redd, The Cookers and Bela Fleck have cancelled their scheduled appearances at the Center in protest. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Chuck Redd ~ A Groove for Gail ~ Groove City Chuck Redd ~ Lonely Woman ~ Groove

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58:47

Episode January 18 2026

In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond ·

2026/01/18

At the center of this episode is music from alumni of the Jackie McLean Institute for Jazz, University of Hartford where this show is broadcast. Also music from jazz greats Rollins, Pepper and Miles.Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album John McLaughlin & The 4th Dimension ~ Lock Down Blues ~ Live at Montreux Jazz Festival 2022 Tony Davis ~ Trinkets From Mars ~ Jessamine Brandee Younger ~ End Means ~ Gadabout Season Sarah Hanahan ~ NATO ~ Among Giants Al Foster ~ Pent-Up House ~ Live at Smoke Sonny

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60:00

2025 Review Part 2

In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond ·

2026/01/11

We continue with a 2025 album release review. This week we are concentrating on recordings from local jazz scenes that I have a connection with, Hartford and San Diego. I also include Detroit after attending their great jazz festival. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Irving Flores ~ With Amanda in Favignana ~ Armando Mi Conga Victor Baker Quartet ~ As the Crow Flies ~ As the Crow Flies David Borgo ~ The Lick ~ Uplift Tony Davis ~ Unrequited ~ Jessamine Alex Tremblay & Vanisha Gould ~ Scenic Route

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58:36

2025 In Review

In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond ·

2026/01/04

This show features some of my favorite releases in 2025. We also pay tribute to the jazz artists that passed during last year.Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Joe Farnsworth ~ All Said and Done ~ The Big Room ARTEMIS ~ What The World Needs Now Is Love ~ ARBORESQUE Branford Marsalis Quartet ~ ‘Long As You Know You’re Living Yours ~ Belonging Brandee Younger ~ BBL ~ Gadabout Season Roberta Flack ~ Compared to What ~ First Take Mike Wofford ~ Cole Porter ~ Synergy Al Foster ~ E.S.P. ~ Live at

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59:58

KL Replay 2025

In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond ·

2025/12/28

This post-holiday episode is taken from the Replay 2025 list of most recordings that I played most frequently throughout the year. It is, perhaps a reflection of my current musical tastes that I would like to share with you at the years end. Hope you enjoy. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Out Of/Into ~ Ofafrii ~ Motion I ARTEMIS ~ Komorebi ~ ARBORESQUE Noah Preminger ~ Carry Me Ohio ~ Ballads Charles Lloyd ~ Cape to Cairo ~ The Sky Will Still Be There Tomorrow Branford Marsalis Quartet ~ The Windup ~

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58:33

A Few Christmas Tunes

In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond ·

2025/12/21

I usually don't do Christmas specials, but there are a few holiday tunes that seem to make it into my playlist each year. There is a San Diego jazz set following, and we throw in Hubbard and Cobham to round out this show.Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Chris Potter ~ O Come All Ye Faithful ~ A Concord Jazz Christmas 2 Marian McPartland ~ God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen ~ A Concord Jazz Christmas Miles Davis ~ Blue Xmas (To Whom It May Concern) ~ Jingle Bell Jazz Holly Hofmann ~ Minor Miracle ~ Minor

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