Mondo Jazz

Enjoy a set full of surprises and delights, starting with Marc Ribot's latest album, a 9-song collection bearing the mark of Hal Willner, and a quarter-century in the making! The playlist features Shake Stew; Nicolò Ricci; Mary Halvorson; Marc Ribot [pictured]; Jacob Wick; Geoff Goodman, Matthieu Bordenave, Rudi Mahall; and Rob Clearfield. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20749711...

Believe it or not, another week has gone by and Mondo Jazz is back with its usual cargo of recent and upcoming releases, debut albums, new collabs, sharp dressed old partnerships, and more... The playlist features Dabyn Ryu; Brandon Woody [pictured]; ESINAM, Sibusile Xaba; Butcher Brown; SuperBlue, Kurt Elling, Charlie Hunter; KCT; Thomas Strønen, Craig Taborn. Detailed playlist at https://spinitr...

Enjoy another dispatch of recent and upcoming releases, full of gems by emerging and established masters like Vincent Peirani, Chris Cheek, Ines Velasco [pictured], Myra Melford, Emi Makabe, and Matteo Paggi. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20749711/Mondo-Jazz [from "Physical Attraction" to "Dryprint"]. Happy listening!

Enjoy this playlist, with its cinematic funk, Tropicalia-tinged future soundscapes, and the key to understand the times we are living, courtesy of Ben Sidran and Mose Allison. The playlist features Nādt Orchestra; Resavoir, Matt Gold; Calibro 35 [pictured]; Mama Terra; DTF, Adam Deitch, Ari Teitel, Sam Fribush; Ben Sidran. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20749711/Mondo-Jazz [up t...

A heartfelt tribute to Guy Klucevsek, the gentle giant who unleashed his accordion onto Downtown, and beyond. The playlist features Guy Klucevsek; Accordion Tribe; Alan Bern; Phillip Johnston; Dave Douglas; Bill Frisell; Elliott Sharp; John Zorn; and Volker Goetze. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20717309/Mondo-Jazz [from "Stolen Memories" onwards].

Enjoy a playlist featuring large ensembles of various shapes and sounds, the music and spirit of Misha Mengelberg and the versatility of Silke Eberhard. The playlist features Jasper Blom; Artchipel Orchestra; ICP Orchestra; Potsa Lotsa XL; Silke Eberhard Trio; Hans Lüdemann's TransEuropeExpress Ensemble, Rita Marcotulli. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20685056/Mondo-Jazz [from "...

The stirring upcoming album by Sabeth Pérez, the versatility of Elsa Nilsson, jazz for social justice, a stunning debut album and a much-rumored lost recording featuring Tomasz Stańko make up this playlist of compelling new releases. The playlist features Sabeth Pérez [pictured]; Scandinavian Art Ensemble, Tomasz Stańko; Martin Fabricius, Elsa Nilsson; Esthesis Quartet, Bill Frisell; Keith Lamar,...

"Looking back to look forward" could be the motto of this playlist. It kicks off with a blaxploitation tinged scorcher of a song from an upcoming Charles Kynard re-release, followed by a live performance in which Enemy (Kit Downes, Petter Eldh, James Maddren) marks a decade of music making by playing some of their key tunes. Also included an unearthed gem featuring a 2009 session by Russ Johnson,...

Brandee Younger's feelgood new album opens a playlist with excellent debut albums, and old friends playing in new configurations. The playlist features Brandee Younger; Victoria Kirilova; Anneleen Boehme; Kannaste4, Jussi Kannaste; Redshift Trio, Dave King, Romain Pilon Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20619544/Mondo-Jazz [from "Gadabout Season" onwards] Happy listening!

Songs, blues, cosmic jazz and more in this playlist featuring some of the most exciting new releases. The playlist features Fontamar Consort, Jean Fontamar, Laurianne Langevin; Snowpoet; Shadowlands, Robin Fincker, Lauren Kinsella, Kit Downes; Amina Claudine Myers; The Quantum Blues Quartet; and Michele Polga Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20619544/Mondo-Jazz [From "Perdue" to "...

A cinematic set for lovers of soundtracks, music connected -- one way or another -- to the movie world, grooves and earworms. The playlist features Ari Joshua, John Medeski, Billy Martin; Simon Hanes, Sami Stevens, Marco Cappelli, Italian Surf Academy, Denver Butson; Kamasi Washington; and Richard Baratta. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20619544/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Respect"]. Hap...

Modern-day sonic storytelling in a playlist characterized by tunes with a strong narrative trait. The playlist features Jim Funnell; Patrick Zimmerli; Lucia Cadotsch [pictured]; Andreas Schaerer; Thomas Backman; and Marilyn Crispell, Thommy Andersson, Michala Østergaard-Nielsen. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20583581/Mondo-Jazz [from "Asteroid B612" onwards]. Happy listening! P...

Enjoy an episode of Mondo Jazz that features old masters, new masters and future masters in an intergenerational playlist. The playlist features John Ellis; Claudio Fasoli; Adam O'Farrill; Anaïs Drago [pictured]; and Charles Mingus. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20583581/Mondo-Jazz [from "Linus and the Lyre" to "For Harry Carney"]. Happy listening!

Let's venture off the beaten path and enjoy another batch of cherry--picked gems from recent and upcoming albums. The playlist features Hakan Başar [pictured]; Unleashed Cooperation; Daniel Herskedal; Ferdinando Romano; Hayéli; Marcin Masecki, Jan Pieniążek, Eldar Tsalikov. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20583581/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Introspection"]. Happy listening! Photo credit:...

A world of sonic explorers from all over the world, in the 37 minutes of this playlist that you can enjoy from the comfort of your home. The playlist features Timo Lassy; Niran Dasika [pictured]; Sylvie Courvoisier, Mary Halvorson; Phillip Golub, Lesley Mok; Jacob Sacks, Eivind Opsvik, Mat Maneri, Billy Mintz; Anastasia Razvalyaeva, Veronika Harcsa, Balint Bolcso. Detailed playlist at https://spin...

Between Branford Marsalis' integral reimagining of Keith Jarrett's "Belonging" and Tony Tixier's prolific output, here is a playlist full of creative, up and coming musicians. The playlist features Salin; Sun-Mi Hong; Chaerin Im; Lada Obradovic, David Tixier; Hermon Mehari, Tony Tixier; Branford Marsalis. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20486535/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Green Horn"]. H...

In case the first new album of Kneebody in six years was not enough to make you immediately click 'play' and listen to this episode of Mondo Jazz, a playlist replete of imaginative music should do the trick. The playlist features Kneebody; Jazz Is Dead, Hyldon; XY Quartet; Frank Carlberg; Gregory Uhlmann, Josh Johnson, Sam Wilkes; Stein Urheim; Joe Lovano [pictured], Marcin Wasilewski. Detailed pl...

No matter the format, from duo to large ensemble, depth and introspection are the defining characteristics of the music featured in this playlist. The playlist features Emma Rawicz, Gwilym Simcock; Daniele di Bonaventura, Arild Andersen; Joep Van Rhijn, Yoonseung Cho; Federico Albanese; Omar Thomas [pictured]. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20416593/Mondo-Jazz [from "Optimus Fri...

Enjoy a playlist featuring gems from around this jazz world, connected through a number of common threads… The playlist features Yaron Herman; Allison Philips; Ludovica Burtone [pictured]; Stefan Sirbu; Nils Agnas; and Steve Lacy. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20416593/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Seven Down Eight Up"]. Happy listening!

40 minutes replete of music you didn’t know you couldn’t live without. The playlist features Cinema Royal, Nitai Hershkovits, Rejoicer; Matteo Pastorino [pictured]; Valentin Ceccaldi, Bonbon Flamme; Will Holshouser; and Christoph Irniger. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20416593/Mondo-Jazz [up to Seven Down Eight Up]. Happy listening!

Enjoy a set dedicated to music that flows beautifully, and is uplifting and energizing. The playlist features Sasha Berliner [pictured]; Kaisa's Machine; Callum Allardice; Zacc Harris; Jake Leckie. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20385836/Mondo-Jazz [from "Private Investigation" onwards]. Happy listening!

Up and coming artists, and legends playing with up and coming artists, on this intergenerational playlist! The playlist features Wet Enough!? & Camilla George; Simón Willson; Hillai Govreen; David Murray [pictured], Ekep Nkwelle; Naïssam Jalal, Archie Shepp; Iacopo Teolis; and Abe Mamet. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20385836/Mondo-Jazz [from "Funk 4" to "Hot Chocolate"]. Happy...

Music that was recorded live, music that is about to be (or has just been) performed live, and music that is keeping us alive, in this lively set. The playlist features Ballaké Sissoko, Vincent Segal, Emile Parisien, Vincent Peirani; Federico Casagrande, Ziv Ravitz; Tobias Meinhart [pictured]; Larry Goldings; Jon Irabagon; Mathias Landaeus, Nina de Heney, Kresten Osgood. Detailed playlist at [up t...

Here is a playlist featuring endless delights from recent and not so recent releases of Kenny Wheeler, and Kenny Wheeler-adjacent music, projects and musicians. The playlist features John Taylor; Arild Andersen; Rainer Brüninghaus, Kenny Wheeler, Jon Christensen, Brynjar Hoff; Tommy Smith [pictured]; John Surman; The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra, Laura Jurd, Irini Arabatzi. Detailed playlist a...

Enjoy a set featuring three of the most exciting European large ensembles, the WDR Big Band, the Brussels Jazz Orchestra and the Ensō Ensemble, delving into compelling original music, and covers of gems by Joe Jackson and Nick Drake. The playlist features 3 Cohens, WDR Big Band; Kurt Elling; Brussels Jazz Orchestra, Naima Joris; Josephine Davies [pictured], and The Ensō Ensemble. Detailed playlist...