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In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond
A weekly Music podcast featuring Ken Laster
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San Diego's jazz scene takes center stage in this episode! We'll be featuring brand new releases from a jazz legend, saxophonist Charles McPherson and rising star bassist MacKenzie Leighton. We'll also have music from other San Diego favorites
The opening track was chosen specifically for 420 Day! The rest of the tracks make for a fine 420 celebration for jazz fans as well. Hope you are Groovin' High. Some classics to bookend this show in the first and last tracks, but mostly new mus
Lots of new releases included in this week's podcast including jazz masters McPherson, Metheny, Manne (remastered). Also notable are tracks from Dave Holland and Hampton Hawes.PlaylistArtist ~ Track ~ AlbumCharles McPherson ~ Come Rain or Co
These are jazz covers of mostly soul tunes of the 60's-70's. The episode ends with a familiar jazz standard as played by Ahmad Jamal, and a great new big band arranger and drummer, Dan Pugach. PlaylistArtist ~ Track ~ AlbumDr. Lonnie Smith ~
Today's show is all about jazz/rock fusion. We begin with 70's fusion from Return to Forever and Mahavishnu Orchestra. The latter half of the show is current music influenced by not only decades old jazz and fusion, but rock, beats and hip-hop.
Once again we mix the old with the new. Of particular interest is new music by Charles Lloyd and Linda Oh. On the classics there is Rollins, Cannonball, Mobley and Evans. We close out the set with a San Diego favorite John Opferkuch.Playlist
This show features an eclectic mix, beginning with new releases followed by 70's fusion and concluding with classic 50's jazz. Playlist Artist ~ Track ~ AlbumMike DiRubbo ~ The Moment Before Sunrise ~ Inner LightCharles Lloyd ~ Booker’s Ga
This episode begins with new music from guitarist Andrew Renfro and vibraphonist Joel Ross. We then work our way back to the 1950's with classic Brubeck, Wes and Trane.PlaylistArtist ~ Track ~ AlbumAndrew Renfroe ~ BIG COUNTRY ~ Big Country
Brand new music and familiar standards in this week's episode. New releases from Ulysses Owens, Nicole Zuraitis and Chris Potter, interspersed wth blasts from the past from trumpeter Jim Rotondi and Herbie Hancock. The show concludes with a fus
This episode is dedicated to Bob Boss; a fine guitarist, teacher and friend. Bob wasn't well known outside of the San Diego area, but he was a mentor to many young jazz guitarists and an icon in the jazz community. He suddenly, unexpectedly pas
This episode begins with the original version of a great jazz standard, Freedom Jazz Dance by Eddie Harris. From there, we have recordings by two alto sax players that cut their chops at University of Hartford's fine Jackie McLean Institute for
This episode is a recap of the Grammys awarded to jazz artists in various categories. What strikes me in this playlist is the wide range of styles and cultural influences that have melded in today's modern jazz. There is funk, R&B, Indian, Lati
A variety of music beginning with guitarists Wes Montgomery and Larry Coryell. That is followed by music from towns that I have resided in for most of my adult life, Hartford and San Diego. Also, the "Jazztodon" inspired track. We have new musi
This episode features iconic tracks that changed the direction of jazz music. Trane takes up the soprano, and Miles invents fusion. Lots of great stuff in between.Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ AlbumJohn Coltrane ~ My Favorite Things ~ My Favorite
This week's playlist is mostly based on albums that were posted on Jazztodon.com . We begin with artists that you likely have never heard of, then transition into some of the jazz greats like Getz, McLean and Cannonball. Playlist Artist ~ Nam
This episode starts with a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as this show will air on MLK Day weekend. Following are some great tracks, most notably from Tommy Flanagan and Jackie McLean. The show ends with two versions of Mercy Street fro
We start this show (first of 2024) with a tribute to Les McCann. New music from Mike DiRubbo and fellow Hartford cat Matt Dwonszyk. Another Matt, Matt Hall brings us to the close with SFJazz Collective.Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ AlbumLes McCan
Wishing you all a jazzy Happy New Year as we begin this episode with an aptly titled tune from Joshua Redman. As I look at this playlist, it is dominated by great guitarists including Bernstein, Scofield, McLaughlin and newcomer Andrew Renfroe.
This holiday episode of In The Groove begins with a few Christmas classics. Then we continue with some of my favorite 2023 releases, including ones from San Diego.Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ AlbumChris Potter ~ O Come All Ye Faithful ~ A Concor
Continuing from last week's episode, we review some of my favorite releases from 2023. Besides long time favorites like Chris Potter and Billy Childs, there are newcomers on the scene producing great music. Tina Raymond, Miki Yamanaka, Lakecia
With so much music being released, it is nearly impossible to come up with a "Best Of" list for 2023. So here are some of my favorite recordings and other picks from Jazztodon.com. PlaylistArtist ~ Name ~ AlbumARTEMIS ~ Lights Away from Home
The bulk of this podcast episode is picks from Jazztodon.com. A jazz centric social media service that I post to exclusively. You can learn more about that through this episode while listening to some great tunes.Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Albu
We've got hard bop from the 60's to Prog Rock of the '70s represented in this episode.Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ AlbumSonny Rollins ~ Alone Together ~ Sonny Rollins and the Contemporary LeadersToots Thielemans ~ Speak No Evil ~ Only Trust You
My favorite Thanksgiving inspired tunes on this week's In The Groove podcast episode. Enjoy.Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ AlbumThelonious Monk ~ Stuffy Turkey ~ It's Monk's TimeJimmy Greene ~ Give Thanks ~ Mission StatementAtla DeChamplain ~ So
We are right in the middle of Autumn, and this episode celebrates my favorite season. Great renditions of this season's classics by Hollyday, Sharpe and Kessel. Something new from Joey Alexander, something old from Herbie, and much more.Playli
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