The Sounds of Brooklyn and Beyond

Featuring NYC downtown legends Sex Mob; a fresh joint from French chanteuse Bad Biche; the hauntingly beautiful upstate-folk stylings of Eureka Shoes; brand new music from legendary Canadian pianist/vocalist Laila Biali; the virtuosic playing of Japanese guitarist Taka Nawashiro; the stunning swan song of Japanese composer/pianist Ryuichi Sakamoto; the timeless vibes of vocalist Samara Joy; and fi...

Featuring the new single from BK visionary string wizard Brandon Seabrook; the fresh beats of drummer/vocalist Jason Ewald; an unreleased gem from the late Roy Hargrove and the Verve vault; New England-inspired new music courtesy of Brian Drye and Eric Hastings aka Ocean State; a 10-year celebration of Anna Webber and her trio; the latest release from Norwegian pianistTord Gustavsen on ECM; and fi...

Featuring an assortment of old and new including vintage classics from Lucille Mathis, Jimmy Reed, Ivory Joe Hunter, and Hank Williams; the unique brilliance of John McLaughlin; Seattle/Brooklyn creative saxophone legend Jessica Lurie; a heavyweight tribute to the music of Meredith Monk by Future Quest; and the ultra-prolific Argentine genius Gustavo Santaolalla00:51:03

Featuring a couple of NYC legends from the compilation “With Love”: Kimbra and Ian Chang; Buenos Aires/CDMX super diva Barbie Williams; new and old music from Erik Deutsch (with Theo Bleckmann and Art Lande among others); jazz drumming legend of the northwest Chris Lee; a fresh release from a vintage cat…the one and only Charlie Parker; beautiful stuff from the “Saltburn” soundtrack courtesy of An...

Featuring a popping new single from Victoria Reed’s upcoming LP ‘Gli Amanti’; debut jams courtesy of California keyboardist Rob Marsh; the final concert performed by Japanese legend Ryuichi Sakamoto; a sampling of the soundtrack of a documentary about modern legend Brian Eno; the killer collab of The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis; and finally, the final concert of the great Satchmo: Louis in...

Featuring the brilliance of bassist Arthur Kell and his quartet; new solo music from legendary session drummer Brian Griffin aka BG & Coyote Radio; two tracks from the compilation “With Love” —a benefit for the children of Palestine; the electronic genuis of Jacob Bergson aka Taut; CDMX jams courtesy of The Poor Man’s Atomic Bomb; and finally, the Happiness Bastards are back: new music from The Bl...

Featuring a debut cut from Erik and Theo Bleckmann’s upcoming release “Reason”; the new single off Victoria Reed’s latest LP; the brilliance of Siamese and Barbie Williams; ethereal soundscapes courtesy of Spencer Zahn and Dawn Richard; more jams from the great, the one and only, Jim Campilongo; bay area piano master Jon Dryden; new music on the ECM label from Italian pianist Giovanni Guidi; and f...

Featuring the fresh jam from master drummer Brian Griffin’s lonesome highway project BG and Coyote Radio; legendary pianist Jon Dryden graces the show for the first time; the growing international legend of Barbie Williams; modern renaissance improviser Spencer Zahn; the magical music of canadian sensation Mingjia; transcendent composer Ellen Reid; Jason Robinson & Marcus Urani get dubby; and fina...

Featuring live music from NYC bass legend Arthur Kell; the modern soul sound of Candice Ivory; a brand new track from Colorado drummer extraordinaire and solo artist Michell MiLo; another drum legend and his fantastic big band, Ulysses Owens Jr.; the dope electronic beats of Montparnasse Musique; Pakistani Pitchfork darling Arooj Aftab; essential brooklyn songwriter/violinist Christina Courtin; an...

Featuring a brand new release of live improvised music from master Spencer Zahn; the hooky title track from Victoria Victoria’s latest record; legendary NYC chanteuse/pianist Joan as Policewoman; lofi samurai L,Dre; another topnotch composition from the film “Saltburn” (and Anthony Willis); the classical Indian fusion of Jasdeep Singh Debun; and finally, a stunning ECM reissue of the Keith Jarrett...

Featuring a blast of Sidehustle Records artists: the Mod Cons, Candace Ivory, and Maritzaida; an amazing live recording from the New Orleans Klezmer Allstars; Pianist Jon Solo’s meditative project Naneum; Argentina meets Paris within the synth pop magic of Odeon; the other-worldy talents of CDMX chanteuse Natalia Marrokin; NYC mainstay Mike McGinnins' impressive large ensemble project Road Trip; a...

Featuring the latest joint from keys wiz Julius Rodriguez AKA Orange Julius; the ethereal sound of songstress Dolly Valentine; master of the Fender Telecaster, Jim Campilongo; a fresh release from NYC trumpeter Kenny Warren and his trio; an epic journey from Alice Coltrane’s legendary 1971 Carnegie Hall concert; another cut from Erik’s CDMX improv event Scorpio Sessions; and finally, the one and o...

Featuring a brand new jam from NYC songwriting legend Jesse Harris; the beautiful world of Italian composer Olivia Belli; Colorado meets Switzerland in the minds of Hawkfather and Kwest; the genius of Charlie Mingus; a long-running NYC trio of legends—Ben Allison, Steve Cardenas, and Ted Nash; a creative staple of NOLA aka the New Orleans Klezmer All Stars; British new music legends Azimuth; and t...

Featuring new music from “Happiness Bastards” (The Black Crowes); the mesmerizing compositions of bassist Todd Sickafoose; the vibrant sound of Baja courtesy of Kelsey Garcias’ new single; punk meets jazz on the fresh Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis collab; Theo Bleckmann, Sly5thAve, and Erik live in Denver from their latest limited edition release; bassist/producer Benjamin Rubin and his lo-f...

Featuring the brilliant Telecaster stylings of Jim Campilongo; epic large ensemble arrangements from clarinetist Mike McGinnis’ upcoming release; the classic beauty of the Bill Mays Trio; new music from a solo release of one of the great living pianists, Fred Hersch; a cut from Erik’s piano trio record ‘Decades’; downtown music legends Sex Mob; and finally, the queen… Nina Simone.

Featuring brand new music from legendary Parisian/NYC chanteuse Madeleine Peyroux; a brilliant reissue of the great Alice Coltrane’s band from Carnegie Hall in 1971; the latest single from international pop diva Mads Jensen; a new release from Erik’s Scorpio Session improv collective (straight outta CDMX); a fresh cut on the ECM label from pianist Vijay Iyer and his trio; and finally, an ECM reiss...

Featuring the latest classic by NYC songwriting legend Jesse Harris; a stellar cut from Jerksin Fendrix’ brilliant ‘Poor Things’ soundtrack; fresh sounds from UK reedsman Shabaka Hutchings; a tranquil soundscape courtesy of Italian composer Olivia Belli; two brilliant re-releases of 70s ECM classics: Azimuth and the Jan Garbarek Quartet; and finally, rock n roll, new and old, from The Black Crowes...

Featuring inspiring new music from the “Saltburn” original soundtrack; a killer collab between James Brandon Lewis and the Messthetics; British sax legend John Surman and his quartet from his fresh ECM release; big sky new england vibes courtesty of Evening Sky and Eden Casteel; John Scofield doing the Dead; the deft mastery of pianist Oscar Peterson; some east bay grease served up by Tower of Pow...

Featuring a tight re-release of a 1980’s Nina Simone joint; Michael Blake’s brilliantly orchestrated 2022 album Dance of the Mystic Bliss; Colorado sax phenom Dom Lalli; Shabaka’s most recent Impulse record; classic piano trio fare from Dean Johnson, Tony Mason, and Erik aka Decades; and modern balladeers Jefferson Hamerand Eamon O’leary aka The Murphy Beds.

Featuring the greasy NYC meets Miami funk of the Scone Cash Players; the elegant piano trio stylings of Bill Mays; a long-running collaborative trio comprised of Ben Allison, Steve Cardenas, and Ted Nash; the king of kings, Ron Miles; new age wonder courtesy of Anoushka Shankar; an Ella Fitzgerald live gem from the Verve vault; drummer/composer/legend Ches Smith; and finally, a piece fo NOLA histo...

Featuring the brilliance of drummer/composer Allison Miller and her newest release; guitar wunderkind Jim Campilongo; brand new music from americana supergroup The High Hawks; Mike McGinnis’ genius ‘+9’ ensemble; intelligent, hipster super-trio jazz courtesy of Harrington, Gustin, and Zahn; live unreleased music from Erik's band recorded at Lunatico in Bedstuy; and finally, the pristine lo-fi magi...

Featuring a plethora of thought-provoking, toe-tapping jams courtesy of Sylvana Estrada and Charlie Hunter, Thelonious Monk, Stereolab, Joe Lovano’s Trio Tapestry, Steven Bernstein’s Diaspora Soul, Wayne Horvitz, Tom Hagerman, 10 Foot Ganja Plant, and a cut from the soundtrack of modern classic Roma.

Featuring the first new single from the Black Crowes in 15 years; a wonderful new cut from the mesmerizing trio of Ben Alison, Steve Cardenas, and Ted Nash; Rhode Island meets NYC as Ocean State; the musical and intellectual powerhouse that is Erin McKeown; fresh, tasty stuff from Jon Santos and his Bay Area band of latin legends; bassist/composer/pianist David Lopato debuting on the show; a dip i...

The final episode of 2023 “special holiday addition” featuring festive contributions new and old from Andy Thorn, Samara Joy, Jacksonport, Frank Locrasto, Carla Thomas, Donny Hathaway, Vince Guaraldi, John Coltrane, Ella Fitzgerald, and of course Frank Sinatra. Happy Holidays to you all!! See you in 2024!!

Featuring the beautiful new music of drummer/composer Allison Miller; an adventurous undertaking by reeds-master Mike McGinnis and his +9 ensemble; the undeniable genius of guitarist Jim Campilongo; and another Bay Area guitar legend, Will Bernard; solo musings from Brooklyn keys wiz Jon Solo; the music of Martin Scorcese’s most recent film by Robbie Robertson; Estonian chamber orchestra Tallinn p...