The Sounds of Brooklyn and Beyond

Feat. the new title track single from Erik’s upcoming Ropeadope release “La Nuit Blanche”; a slick fresh joint from old pals Sly5thAve and Roberto Verastegui; the latest release from BK piano trio Mostly Other People Do the Killing; drummer/composer Thomas Fujiwara flexes his fresh jams with his killer project Triple Double; the amazing Tuvan fusion of Bady-Dorzhu Ondar and Shodekeh; the beautiful...

Featuring a fresh slapper from NYC legend Stu Bogie and The Bogie Band feat. Joe Russo; a truly inspired collaboration of Tuvan-fusion between Bady-Dorzhu Ondar and Shodekeh on the EarUp label; a snippet from Jeff Parker’s outstanding offering “Suite for Max Brown”; the musings of pianist Federico Albanese; ambient wizard Spencer Zahn dives deep on “People of the Dawn”; mod-trad-folk from Eamon O’...

Featuring the brand new single from NYC downtown unit COSMO; CDMX piano-playing diva Andrea Acosta; the NOLA all-star collective in tribute to Pops; Brooklyn whiz kids Bridget Kearney and Benjamin Lazar Davis; a jam from the fresh EP from EPCAR; bassist/composing legend Ben Allison; three frenchman that are Three of a Kind; a newly-released live solo concert from bass virtuoso Eberhard Weber; and...

A special 2-hour milestone episode featuring a retrospectative playlist highlighting fresh and vintage musical reletionships from Erik’s 30-year career… including tracks from Will Bernard, Ches Smith, Victoria Reed, Brad Barr, Devotchka, Gabi Harmann, Simon Kafka, Andrea Acosta, Amendola vs. Blades, Sara Schoenbeck, Sasha Dobson, Art Lande, Liza, and Fat Mama…. plus a little side dish of Rufus Tho...

Featuring the fresh drop from Kinston, NY’s Juka Ren; the spokenword/jazz stylings of UK artist Lisa Marie Simmons; a bilingual offering from saxophonist/vocalist Maria Kim Grand; Brooklyn roots artist Jacksonport feeling the family love; BK string wizard Luca Benedetti from his last trio release; Denver cornet legend Ron Miles; and finally seminal artist Air and Ike Turner and the Kings of Rhythm...

Featuring the brilliant new music of Brooklyn percussionist Daniel Freedman; a rousing tribute to Louis Armstrong called “A Gift to Pops”; legendary drummer Jorge Rossy takes a turn on the mallets on his new ECM release; Ches Smith and We are Break mold musics of the world into a modern NYC package; a tune from the brilliant HBO series “Lovecraft Country”; Italian legend Enrico Rava and his band l...

Featuring a groundbreaking new single from visionary chanteuse Melanie Charles; Victoria Reed interprets the late Neal Casal on the tribute “Highway Butterfly”; Jesse Harris serenades us with his “Songs Never Sung”; Brooklyn bassoonist Sara Schoenbeck explores fresh territory on her current solo release; pianist Federico Albanese gets vibey as hell; a little taste of Elvin Jones’ mastery from the...

Featuring a hot new bop from Brooklyn indie pop duo Mmeadows; NYC fiddle diva Katie Jacoby pays homage to Ozzy and Sabbath with her fresh single; bassist/composer extraordinaire Ben Allison features his double-guitar quartet beautifully on his latest album “Moments Inside;” pianist Craig Taborn’s masterful improvisational skillset is on full display on ECM records; NYC-based/German-born saxophonis...

Featuring a brand new jam from NYC string wizard Simon Kafka; another just-dropped bop from Andy Thorn (in tribute to Mac Miller); jazz duets from two titans on the scene—Jane Ira Bloom and Allison Miller; the ambient piano stylings of Mr. Jon Solo aka Naneum; South Beach organ wiz Adam Scone; the intergalactic groove of Eulipion Corps; Harrington, Gustin, and Zahn bringing their modern downtown v...

Featuring a brand new joint from intergalactic harpist extraordinaire Brandee Younger; a tribute to Satchmo aka Louis Armstrong feat. Nicholas Payton, Wycliffe Gordon, and Common; Parisian chanteuse Gabi Hartman’s fresh single; Brooklyn drumming maestro Daniel Freedman and his unique world beat sound; the amazing and talented Sasha Dobson dipping into her jazz roots; Colorado front-range indie dar...

Folks, it’s long-overdue, but it has finally arrived: The Art Lande Episode!! Featuring ALL THINGS ART including compositions, piano stylings, drumming, and spoken word from the ECM years + his extensive Colorado and Bay Area-based collabs from the 21st century. Including wonderful musical contributions from Gary Peacock, Mark Isham, Elliot Zigmund, Bruce Williamson, Khabu, Shane Endsley, Erik Jak...

Featuring a brand new collab between two titans of the jazz world—Allison Miller and Jane Ira Bloom; the freshest single from indie legend Erin McKeown’s new LP “Kiss Off Kiss; vibemaster Daniel Lanois digs into the world of ambient soundscapes; cutting edge drum/vocal baddass Alwyn Robinson and his stripped-down recording “Bare”; the title track off Sly5thAve’s 2020 insta-classic “What It Is”; th...

Featuring a fresh new world-groove cut from NYC drummer/composer extraordinaire Daniel Freedman; the brand new single from an epic jazz diva, Sasha Dobson (with a little help from Norah Jones); a dip into the Impulse Records vault uncovers the John Coltrane Quartet live in Seattle 1965; keyboard-crusher Rachel Eckroth’s new jam; France/NYC/NOLA chanteuse Cyrille Aimee; ambient exploration from syn...

Featuring a potpourri of fresh and vintage jams kicked off with the legendary Bobby Womack; epic stuff from guitar wiz Robbie Seahag; one of the brightest musical minds of our generation and her new bop, Erin McKeown; slightly under appreciated piano master Ahmad Jamal; the magical world of exotic folk that is Arooj Aftab; NYC ivory tickler extraordinaire Danny Fox; 3 visionary artists on the ECM...

Featuring a hot new track on a fresh release from jazz/pop keyboard wiz Rachel Eckroth; psychedelic space funk from LA-based Eulipion Corps; master drummer Ches Smith’s Haitian/NYC experimental cultural mashup on Pyroclastic Records; the other-worldy improv of European pianist Nik Bartsch; brothers Nicki and Patrick Adams on their most recent recording; and the king of Ethiopian jazz Mulatu Astatk...

Featuring a brand new jam from NYC guitar hero Simon Kafka and a slightly vintage jam from NYC guitar hero Robbie Seahag Mangano; stunning unreleased material on Impulse Records from the legend that is Alice Coltrane; France and NYC collide inside the new trio “Three of a Kind” feat. guitarist Michael Valeanu; Swiss/Colorado hippie chillout undrground beats from the legendary Hawkfather and Kwest;...

Featuring the debut of Erik’s new single “Shape of a Monster” featuring Jeff Coffin, Mauro Refosco, and Leftover Salmon; a cut from a groundbreaking new conceptual record by brothers Nick and Patrick Adams; NYC/LA drumming star Mark Guiliana; UK dj legend Nightmares on Wax; and a visit to the Hall of Fame courtesy of Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald, Roberta Flack, and Mr. Marvin Gaye.

Featuring an all-star lineup of jams from a variety of legends including NC bad boys The Hot at Nights; Denver’s golden child of jazz Ron Miles; Guadalajara songstress Valentina Gonzalez; Erik’s Live at Lunatico 2020 release featuring his NYC sextet; and all-time greats Air, Gorrillaz, Erykah Badu, and Ike Turner and the Kings of Rhythm.

Featuring a mesmerizing track from super-talent Devonte Hynes’ latest film score; a fresh release of a vintage recording from other-worldly genius Alice Coltrane; percussive super group Jomoro with a new single showcasing the enchanting vocalist Sharon Von Etten; cutting edge British hiphop-jazzers Sons of Kemet; another track from Pakastani/NYC songstress Arooj Aftab’s excellent record ‘Vulture P...

Featuring a brand new joint from NYC guitarist extraordinaire Simon Kafka; the ground-breaking fusion of Hatian Vodou and modern improv from visionary drummer Ches Smith; shooting star Jon Batiste and his fresh release; chanteuse Cyrille Aimee from her wonderful duo project with Michael Valeanu; NOLA piano maestro Oscar Rossignoli from his latest solo record; and 2 live cuts from the vault—Charlie...

Featuring a fresh collab between bassist Andrew Altman and multi-instrumentalist Kevin Kendrick; a groundbreaking new project from visionary drummer Ches Smith on Pyroclastic Records; Brooklyn mod-gypsy jazzers Showdown Kids; 2 long-time NYC mainstays: drummer Allison Miller and trombonist Brian Drye from their latest releases; vibing with the Lovecraft Country soundtrack; and finally a summertime...

Featuring a bucket of new releases from NYC legends and beyond: the brand new Vijay Iyer joint on ECM; chanteuse Cyrille Aimee’s fresh duo release with guitarist Michael Valeanu; banjo-thrash from Brandon Seabrook and Three-Layer Cake; NYC keyboard icon Marc Cary’s latest unreleased jam; NC funkster Daron’s latest single with a little help from Charlie Hunter; the just-dropped duo project JOMORO f...

Featuring a fresh beat from UK hip-hop jazzers Sons of Kemet; the haunting melodic genius of Arooj Aftab; BK keyboard wizards Adam Scone and Jon Solo on their respective solo projects; and a grip of legends: Vince Guaraldi & Bola Sete, Rufus Thomas, Ennio Morricone, Roberta Flack, and the one and only Roy Ayers.

Featuring a fresh single from Victoria Reed on the Devil in the Woods record label; the modern jazzy sounds of pianist/vocalist Rachel Eckroth; electronic rock exploration from LA’s Euliopion Corps; Anoushka Shankar’s explores uncharted territory on her excellent new release; a saxophone summit starring greats Jeff Coffin and Derek Brown on the Ear Up record label; brand new earth-shattering shred...

Featuring a brand new drop from NYC trombone legend Brian Drye on Open Stream Music; Cuban/BK fusion from Grupo Los Santos: one of the great songwriter/producers of our time—Jesse Harris from his latest release; the ethereal magic conjured by Craig Taborn and Junk Magic; Brooklyn indie darling Christina Courtin; the sound downtown from the Analog Players Society and Ben Rubin; and finally, organ m...