In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond

59:41

Episode Dec 14 2025

In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond ·

2025/12/14

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 Supreme ~ Motion II Chris Potter ~ The Mind's Eye (For Michael Becker and Joe Lovano) ~ Gratitude Roland Kirk ~ Alfie (Live at the Penthouse in Seattle September 1967) ~ Single Sonny Rollins ~ Alfie's Theme ~ Alfie John Coltrane

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59:50

Wonder Jazz

In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond ·

2025/12/07

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 Artist ~ Name ~ Album Joe Farrell ~ Too High ~ Penny Arcade Herbie Hancock ~ You've Got It Bad Girl ~ The New Standard SFJAZZ Collective ~ My Cherie Amour ~ Music of Stevie Wonder and New Compositions Stevie Wonder ~ As ~

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58:08

Post Thanksgiving 2025

In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond ·

2025/11/30

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 out with a funky Weather Report. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Jimmy Greene ~ Give Thanks ~ Mission Statement Bruce Forman ~ Rope-a-Dope ~ Reunion! Barney Kessel ~ On Green Dolphin Street ~ The Poll Winners Tony Davis ~ Sphere Of

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59:20

Autumn and Thanksgiving

In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond ·

2025/11/23

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 Jamal ~ Autumn Leaves ~ Marseille Thelonious Monk ~ Stuffy Turkey ~ It's Monk's Time Bobby Hutcherson ~ Little B's Poem ~ Components John Coltrane Quartet ~ Lonnie's Lament ~ Crescent Tony Davis ~ Viridian ~ Jessamine Kenny Barron

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59:14

All Jack D

In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond ·

2025/11/16

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 Farrell Quartet Miroslav Vitous ~ Bamboo Forest ~ Universal Syncopations Keith Jarrett Standards Trio ~ The Old Country ~ Standards Live Hudson ~ Woodstock ~ Hudson Michael Brecker ~ Midnight Voyage ~ Tales from the

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60:00

Episode Nov 9 2025

In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond ·

2025/11/09

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 Birdland.Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album George Colligan ~ Song for the Tarahumera ~ Live at the Jazz Standard Lenny White ~ L's Bop ~ The Griffith Park Collection Mike Stern ~ Stuff Happens ~ Echoes and Other Songs Mike Stern ~

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58:57

Jazz Fusion and Beyond

In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond ·

2025/11/02

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 all for me and many others of my generation. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Herbie Hancock ~ Heartbeat ~ Man-Child Chick Corea ~ Shadow of Lo ~ Where Have I Known You Before Frank Zappa ~ Waka/Jawaka ~ Waka / Jawaka Shunzo Ohno ~

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59:13

Episode October 26 2025

In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond ·

2025/10/26

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 ~ Name ~ Album Chick Corea Elektric Band & Chick Corea ~ Trance Dance ~ The Future Is Now Chick Corea ~ Armando's Rhumba ~ Forever Yours: The Farewell Performance Joni Mitchell ~ The Wolf That Lives in Lindsey ~ Joni Mitchell

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58:22

Episode October 19 2025

In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond ·

2025/10/19

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, Hancock, Shorter and more.Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Gilbert Castellanos ~ New Delhi ~ Espérame En El Cielo Helen Sung ~ Time Loops ~ Quartet + (with Harlem Quartet) Charles McPherson ~ Surge ~ Reverence Shunzo Ohno ~ Go On

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59:36

San Diego-Tijuana Jazz Festival

In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond ·

2025/10/12

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 Moody, a resident of San Diego, celebrating his 100th Centennial of his birth. Also featured is a young singer from Veracruz Mx, Lucia and pianist-composer Irving Flores with his brand new album. We keep to the Latin jazz theme with a reading

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59:15

Episode October 5 2025

In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond ·

2025/10/05

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 Maupin round out the show.Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Mike Wofford ~ Little Melonae ~ It's Personal Irving Flores ~ Tramonto a Massa Lubrense ~ Armando Mi Conga Herbie Hancock ~ Oliloqui Valley ~ Empyrean Isles Herbie Hancock

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60:08

Mike Wofford Tribute

In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond ·

2025/09/28

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 and TV. Mike will be missed by the jazz community in San Diego and beyond. His wife Holly Hofmann (flute) is represented here as well. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Mike Wofford ~ Take the "A" Train ~ Time Cafe Rob Thorsen

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58:46

Episode September 21 2025

In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond ·

2025/09/21

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 Jeepy The Dave Brubeck Quartet ~ Three to Get Ready ~ Time Out Dave Holland Quartet ~ Four Winds ~ Conference of the Birds Wes Montgomery ~ Bumpin' On Sunset ~ Tequila John Coltrane ~ Dear Old Stockholm ~ Dear Old Stockholm Irving

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58:51

Chill Out

In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond ·

2025/09/14

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.Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Miles Davis ~ Footprints ~ Miles Smiles John Coltrane ~ Equinox ~ Coltrane's Sound Branford Marsalis Quartet ~ Hope ~ Braggtown Joe Henderson ~ Lazy Afternoon ~ Power to the People Pat

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59:59

Jazz in the Motor City

In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond ·

2025/09/07

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 Borgo (San Diego). Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Louis Jones III ~ Alternative Facts ~ Motions Marion Hayden ~ Buhaina ~ Visions Herlin Riley ~ Wang Dang Doodle ~ Perpetual Optimism Branford Marsalis Quartet ~ Spiral Dance ~

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59:11

That 70s Sound

In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond ·

2025/08/31

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 ~ Free Deodato ~ Also Sprach Zarathustra ~ Prelude Milt Jackson ~ Sunflower ~ Sunflower Stanley Turrentine ~ Sugar ~ Sugar Joe Farrell ~ Follow Your Heart ~ Joe Farrell Quartet George Benson ~ So What? ~ Beyond the Blue

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58:57

Episode Aug 24 2025

In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond ·

2025/08/24

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 Band ~ Milestones ~ Moment Of Truth Gerald Wilson and His Orchestra ~ California Soul ~ California Soul George Benson ~ Affirmation ~ Breezin' Wes Montgomery & Wynton Kelly Trio ~ Impressions ~ Smokin' At The Half

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59:35

Episode Aug 16 2025

In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond ·

2025/08/17

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 Dave Brubeck Quartet ~ Blue Rondo A La Turk ~ Time Out Ahmad Jamal ~ Arabesque ~ It's Magic McCoy Tyner ~ Man From Tanganyika ~ Tender Moments Miles Davis ~ Oleo ~ Bags' Groove Shakti ~ 5 In The Morning, 6 In The Afternoon ~ Mind

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01:00:22

Back to Hardbop

In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond ·

2025/08/10

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 ~ Milestones John Coltrane ~ Moment's Notice ~ Blue Train Freddie Hubbard ~ Arietis ~ Ready For Freddie Donald Byrd ~ Off To The Races ~ Off To The Races Joe Henderson ~ Black ~ Mode For Joe Hank Mobley ~ Up Over and Out ~ Reach

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58:41

Episode Aug 3 2025

In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond ·

2025/08/03

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 ~ Tales from the Hudson Paul Simon ~ Under African Skies ~ Graceland Michael Brecker ~ The Nearness of You ~ Nearness of You: The Ballad Book Jimmy Greene ~ Praises ~ As We Are Now Jimmy Greene ~ Speak Low ~ As We Are Now Sam Rivers

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