Another Sound

Groove takes center stage in Episode 3 of Another Sound from KKJZ Los Angeles. Producer, pianist, and songwriter Sam Barsh joins the podcast to discuss Straight 08 , his electrifying new beat-driven project featuring trumpeter Keyon Harrold and drummer Mark Guiliana. A celebrated jazz pianist whose production and songwriting credits include collaborations with Doja Cat, Anderson .Paak, and Kendric...

On this episode of Another Sound , we explore how the music and spirit of John Coltrane continue to move through contemporary jazz, not as a monument to the past, but as a living current. Joined by saxophonists Isaiah Collier and Lakecia Benjamin, the conversation traces the ways Coltrane’s legacy still shapes improvisation, composition, spirituality, and artistic risk today. Rather than focusing...

 The inaugural Santa Monica International Jazz Festival celebrates the 100-year anniversaries of Miles Davis and John Coltrane with a cross-generational pool of musicians impacted by their legacies.  Artistic director and legendary bassist Stanley Clarke reflects on formative encounters with Davis; the lasting influence of John Coltrane; and the importance of mentorship. Drummer Vincent Wilburn, n...

Welcome to Another Sound from KJAZZ Los Angeles. We'll focus on presenting a vibrant blend of innovation and tradition where we engage rising stars and legends in conversations and music to explore the jazz genre’s evolving edge. Join us as we celebrate creativity, collaboration, and the limitless future of our music.